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March 2025 Starters thread 8 the one where some of us are maintaining or nearing goal

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TheSpoonyNavyReader · 22/02/2026 08:16

Hey lovely ladies

Let’s carry on supporting each other.

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TheSpoonyNavyReader · 08/07/2026 18:18

@Fatmumslim01 I would do what is right for you and not listen to your family, your family are used to seeing you bigger and now have to get used to seeing you smaller. I would give yourself some wiggle room.

I set my target at 9st 7lbs but as I got nearer I moved it to 9st and then 8st 7lbs which gives me a BMI of 20 which gives me lots of wiggle room in case the weight starts to creep up although I have stayed at 8st 7lbs since December.

@TheBossOfMe I think. I researched my surgeon and was finally happy with what he could do, I was quoted £19,000 to £26,000 in the UK for a boob lift and new implants in the end I went to Turkey had a Breast lift, new implants, internal bra, some back Lipo and upper eyelid surgery for wait for it 6k.

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TheBossOfMe · 08/07/2026 20:57

@Fatmumslim01- given this a bit more thought on a very long and delayed train journey with no airflow. I think the same way it took all of our eyes and brains to catch up with our weight loss is also a thing in a different way for the people who love us, they get really surprised by the dramatic changes. I think maybe they need time to adjust so I think so long as your BMI is healthy, you’re eating a good nutritionally balanced diet, are protecting your bone density and muscle mass, and you’re ok with some of the trade offs (armpits, I’m looking at you) it’s ok to want to go lower and aim to maintain in a comfortable and healthy zone. I think one thing I’ve learned over what’s happened on this thread is that it’s about looking at all of those things together and not just one thing. I’m staying on MJ because I think for me it’s a lifetime tool, mostly for inflammation benefits. But I’m being very, very careful about being honest with my prescriber about weight etc and making sure I’m dosing low enough that I’m just maintaining without continuing to lose beyond a healthy BMI, making sure I’m hitting macro goals etc.

For me, I think my body found a natural weight. One where it’s easy to maintain without it being a constant battle. I went lower by about 5 lb unintentionally but as soon as I was over the life blip that caused that, I seemed to naturally eat enough to pop a few pounds back on and then maintain without too much thought. I don’t want this to be a battle for the rest of my life, I want to enjoy life and eating out and cooking. I do think maybe all of us have a bottom set weight that maybe increases with age but is where we’re actually going to be able to hold steady. You will absolutely continue to lose as you titrate down, but i chose to stay on highest dose until i hit what i thought worked for me (which is definitely about 7/8lb heavier than i was 15 years ago but I need the face fat!).

That was a ramble that probably didn’t even get close to answering your question, sorry. Been a very long day at work :). The TLDR is make sure you’re staying healthy, make sure you’re happy with the kind of meals your eating, make sure you’re happy with how you look, how it impacts your life eg socially. Probably more make sures to consider. All of that being fine - it’s your life and your body and your health. None of that should be dictated by other people saying they’re struggling with the visual adjustment. It comes mostly from a place of love. But I have noticed that my (many) family members who are very overweight are the first to say that I look like I’m 156 years old.

northernlight20 · 09/07/2026 08:13

Fatmumslim01 · 08/07/2026 08:44

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How do people know when to stop?

Today I reached my original goal weight of 9 stone 7 which is 5 stone lost (I've been rounding up my loss to 5 stone for about a month but now it's official!)

My BMI is now 26 down from 39.8 so basically 40.

I'm 5 foot tall and comfortably fit in a size 12 down from a solid 20.

I think I would like to.lose another stone to get me to 8 stone 7 which would be a BMI of 23 I believe so firmly in the healthy weight category.

However my family has gently expressed a concern that enough is enough now. Apparently I look gaunt in my face. I do think my cheeks have sunken a little and I feel I look older (I'm early 40s).

But I feel I'm still overweight. For context my lowest ever adult weight was 20 years ago when I was 8 stone 10 and that was before any children

I want to keep going and be firmly in the healthy weight bracket, I've come so far now to stop so close to the elusive green section seems daft. And I want to stay on mounjaro so even if I "stopped" I would only mean stop losing weight actively.

I'm currently on 15mg, eating well, 3 meals a day just small portions. A typical day would be a protein yogurt or greek yogurt for breakfast, possibly with granola, usually with some fruit or dried fruit and seeds. Lunch is usually gyoza, or soup, or cheese and crackers. Dinners are typical family dinners but my portion is the size of a side plate. Evening snack is usually some sweets or a small chocolate bar eg freddo. So I'm eating plenty, no concerns around food intake, and am currently losing a pound a week consistently.

Has anyone got any advice?

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Do what’s best for you. My family were the same but they’re getting used to me now. I went from a bmi of almost 47 to now 21, my face was gaunt, so I got fillers and I don’t tend to get ur too skinny comments anymore. I feel great, small and could walk forever without being sweaty with chub rub. No one else lives in your body and knows how it feels so do what feels right for you. The rest is background noise and it will quiet down eventually.

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It hasn't I deleted it x😘

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I am glad that you looked at my photo critiqued it but you did not notice that my arm was raised to take the photo so no they are not boss eyed tits….. it means they move naturally which is what I wanted. Xxxx

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Aboutmeabouttime · 10/07/2026 08:26

This thread has been nothing but supportive of ALL members… and no-one should be personally attacked, especially the person that brought us together. Sorry @TheSpoonyNavyReader

FeetZelet · 10/07/2026 08:36

Hi all, irregular poster but always hugely grateful for the supportive and informative community here with people willing to share and help fellow jabbers on their own paths. I was sorry for the difficulties that became apparent and the turn things took, I hope all are okay and please know the caring and supportive texts were everything this group is, caring and committed to helping and sharing ❤️

TheSpoonyNavyReader · 10/07/2026 08:50

Aboutmeabouttime · 10/07/2026 08:26

This thread has been nothing but supportive of ALL members… and no-one should be personally attacked, especially the person that brought us together. Sorry @TheSpoonyNavyReader

Thank you.

To be honest I am more worried about her state of mind and how upset she is, when all we have done is be supportive and genuinely worried.

Let’s all move on and support each other like we have in the last 15 months. We have been through death, divorces, supporting friends, weddings and babies being born.
I love that we can say things on here and be open and honest.

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Fatmumslim01 · 10/07/2026 09:10

I was looking back on old posts from my slimming world days and I said that I need to lose 5 stone and it seemed impossible.

However now thanks to mj....5 stone?.....smashed it 💪

And no my arms are not 💪 at all more like 🦇😂

northernlight20 · 10/07/2026 10:05

Oh, what have I missed? @TheSpoonyNavyReader you look amazing xx

TheBossOfMe · 10/07/2026 11:16

Oh my. No idea what comments were posted - but I’m very sorry that @TheSpoonyNavyReaderseems to have taken a bit of a battering simply for being honest and supportive. As we all are. This is an amazing group to be part of - I couldn’t be more grateful for you all.

Anyway - slowly boiling to death in the heat but at least eating a decent no cook diet again and maintaining fine. It’s sort of counterintuitive to think that hot weather makes me overeat but grazing has been a bit of a danger zone for me in the past so glad I seem to be able to hold back on eating all the cheese and nibbly bits these days.

Bipaloss · 10/07/2026 11:26

I’m not sure what I missed as some posts have now been deleted

all I can say is that this has been my pillar of support not only with WLI but with so much more! And couldn’t agree with OP more!

if some individuals are here to disrupt and not believe the support or concern we raise , then my advise is that they should stay out of the group as the the majority of us rely on it for so much and we have become a tight knit group

mumofmanydaughterofone · 10/07/2026 12:19

Still here - just wandered away as I was very uncomfortable with where it was going. Hope she can get and listen to good advice.
Have lost a total of 4.5 stone - got to 10st 6 and tried to go cold turkey in February due to cost but put on half a stone by May - oops!
Back on (after a bit of a discussion with my provider) and back to 10st 8 now - would like to get down to below 10st xxx

TheBossOfMe · 10/07/2026 18:23

@BeaTwix - sorry your post got a bit lost upthread with all the shenanigans last night. Everyone loses differently and you’ve done really well. I think small goals is the way forward - just keep going. I agree cooking well for one can be a bit of a plod - even for a foodie like me.

@mumofmanydaughterofonewell done on getting the weight back down again. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with accepting that MJ might need to be a lifelong drug for some of us.

@TheSpoonyNavyReader- that’s super interesting re surgery costs. I’m still debating whether to have a tummy tuck - if I do, I’ll be asking you for your surgeon’s name! Your new implants look really natural and most certainly not boss eyed, that was a very good surgeon indeed.

mumofmanydaughterofone · 11/07/2026 06:53

@TheBossOfMe thanks! I do need to think about ongoing cost but while I was off it I got a new job with a decent pay rise so took it as a sign 😄😄
It's so nice to see how amazing everyone if feeling - looking back to when we started it really has been life changing for so many xx

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