January 2026 Starters - dog-gone weightloss

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I hope it’s okay to start a new thread as we are getting dangerously close to the end of thread 1

My current stats are

MJ 2.5mg just taken dose three
planning on staying on 2.5mg for my next pen
SW: 13 stone 9.4lbs
Week 1: lost 11 lbs
Week 2: lost 3 lbs
Total weightloss: 1 stone (a small jack russel terrier)
GW: 9 stone 7

We have some newbies joining mid month so let’s cheer them on - we’ve got this ladies!

Another one sticking at 2.5 for a second month. I am lucky in that I've not had any significant side effects and my losses have been good (11lbs by the end of week 3). I'm full of energy and able to exercise more than I have in a long time, so I'm keen to establish some better habits going forward. Suppression is not as powerful as it was, but I'm still not having too much trouble making wiser choices and eating smaller portions.

I feel awful today. Very weak and sick. Jab 2 was on Friday. Not sure I can keep this up. I slept terribly at night and now desperately need to lie down, nauseous and dizzy. I don’t know what to do as I honestly don’t have time for this. I might not inject again

Anyone have any tips for getting through the day? I feel like I did when I was pregnant.

What are you eating? It seems that what we eat is a big factor and that the cleaner and healthier the food the fewer side effects we are likely experience. Heavy fatty foods, takeout, highly sugary foods and alcohol all seem to be triggers for a lot of people.

yoghurt and banana for breakfast. Plenty of water. Leftover roast chicken and veggies for lunch. I felt so hungry but immy able to eat a little. No booze no sweets

Aw, I’m sorry you are feeling so miserable. Is it Wegovy you are on? I’ve heard that can be tougher than MJ in the first couple of weeks. I suppose the obvious thing is - are you sure it’s the jab? Where I am The Lurgy is rife again and dizziness and nausea seems to be a feature. Have you tried anything for the sickness? Loads of people swear by pepto bismol - but be aware it can give you black poo. Do not ask me how I know this! Are you in a position where you can just hunker down for a few hours with a hot water bottle and a box set and see what happens? I hope you feel better soon.

End of week 3 for me. I'm pleased with the results: I lost 4.7kg / 10.4 lb. My face is slimmer and my clothes are looser☺️

I'm moving up to 5mg next month because I want stronger and longer suppression. Currently, I'm having to use quite a lot of willpower in the second half of the week. Which is fine in the short term but I know I won't be able to keep it up for months.

SW: 84kg
CW: 79kg
TW: 60kg

For motivation, I've been looking at old photos of me when I was at my target weight. I can't believe I thought I was fat then, I looked great!

Unfortunately I have already taken a couple of hours off today and I just can’t afford the time. I’m in trouble as it is. I need to concentrate and do quite a lot of difficult work. I know I have to do something about my health, but over work is a large part of how I got here in the first place :(

some of it is that I slept badly and have been doing for weeks. I’d love to curl up with a hot water bottle and sleep this nausea off. I have a busy evening too 😭

there’s just no right time for me to get healthy

Hi! Into my 4th week on MJ.. lost 10.5lbs so far. Happy with that as I’ve felt okay eating wise - I’m still managing to eat my 3 meals a day but the want/need for snacks is non existent!! Can’t believe it 🤩🤩

looking to order my second pen soon. I have a referral code if anyone wants £50 off a £99+ spend. Give me a message! Would help me out massively xx

Try electrolytes? I know some providers send out some anti-nausea meds as well but can’t remember the name

Well it doesn’t sound like you’re doing anything wrong there. Ginger tea might help with the nausea, or maybe electrolytes as a pp has already suggested. Failing that go to the pharmacist and see what they can suggest. Sorry it’s so rubbish, hopefully it doesn’t last long.

Yes, I am. I had side effects in my first two weeks and when my provider reached out for me to order my second pen I wasn't sure if it was going to be a regular thing so erred on the side of caution. Typically weeks 3 and 4 went really well but I don't regret being on 2.5 for another month as I'm still having decent suppression, no food noise and good losses. I suspect I may try 5mg for month 3 and see what happens.

Thanks all. I’ll get some ginger and some peppermint teas

Jab day today and I used my bonus dose. Only managed to get about 3mg out but I am happy with that as a small increase before I move to 5mg next week.

Stats after 4 weeks are -

SW - 15st 11lbs
CW - 15st
GW - 10st 7lbs

Loss so far - 11lbs which I am happy with. Would prefer slow and steady but it is hard and using a lot of will power so definitely think I need the next dose up. I do regret doing the jab on a Monday and the weekend being where the food noise is at its loudest and the jab’s effectiveness wearing off. if it was a work day I could distract myself but it’s hard at the weekend.

@bookwormcrazy why don't you gradually shift your jab day? Do it this Sunday, then the following Saturday, then the Friday until you're happy with when you're jabbing. Or depending on when you get the most suppression, go the other way and jab next Tuesday, then Wednesday, etc.

@YellowStockingsthats a good idea, I definitely think I need to do something as I obviously need the extra support at the weekend.

That looks great @FrothyCothy- I had forgotten about dal. Going to make that for my lunches. And banana on a yoghurt is a good idea for breakfast @Newstartplease24- I might add nuts and use Skyr. I’m sorry you feel so shit.
Still not noticing much in my first week of Wegovy although I think I’m feeling more full from less food but that could be my imagination! 2nd jab tomorrow night and really hoping it will make more of a difference.

@tiredmaw which company is the code for please? I may look into switching from my current provider but not sure yet

So I jabbed my first Mg pen yesterday after a month of wegovy. The suppression is so much more noticeable with mg!! Haven’t felt hungry at all & haven’t had any side effects with this one. Had nausea with Wg

I think I have trapped wind, burping lot and have a burning sensation in my abdomen

kept me awake tonight

Any advice ?

Sorry to hear that @recruitretain . I think the ginger and the peppermint I was recommended might help?

feeling a bit better this morning. Tentatively a bit more positive

That’s good NewStart. I’ve had a very sleepless night, my watch says I had two hours, very fed up of menopausal insomnia. Having a late start today so heading to gym shortly.

I've been quite burpy since starting on MJ, nothing too drastic but noticeable to me. I do drink ginger tea anyway, usually once a day, so this might be helping calm it down it a bit.

I’ve not needed it yet but I hear Pepto Bismal is a jabbers best friend!

Just did jab 5 (MJ) Stayed on the starter dose as I was doing quite well when I re-ordered, but the last week I haven't lost anything and I wish I'd moved up. I'm feeling appetite suppression and eating much less, but not seeing weight loss. I am on my period though. I've lost 4.5 in 5 weeks but most of it was lost in the first 2 weeks.

I didn't use the golden dose as I'm waiting for my syringes to arrive. I've started the next pen but I plan to do the golden dose next week, assuming I have syringes then.