March 2026 starters

[Behealthy2026]

hi, I thought I would start a new group. I am waiting for my medical review before being issued with my first dose

Most days for lunch I have 150g cottage cheese, chopped cucumber, 2 TSP each of chia and flaxseed and I feel really full after. Usually an apple or orange or banana after.

Also where are you all losing weight? for me the almost 2 stone seems to mostly have come off my face and my boobs (my boobs were fairly massive!). The top half of my bras are loose, but the bottom half/ back seems ok.

Some of my trousers seem looser but more around the hip than the waist. I definitely haven't dropped a dress size yet.

ooh I'll give that a try. Is it full fat cottage cheese?

Yes full fat. I honestly can't eat any more afterwards.

@taratill I’ve lost 14kg and it’s gone from my chest (went down 5 cup sizes, but same back number?!?) and my neck. I think my face is less puffy too. Still wearing the same clothes although they don’t feel as tight. But really I don’t think any difference appearance-wise. Vain me would like to see some physical shrinking of my enormous tummy!

I've lost two inches from my waist and hips and have gone down a size in trousers but no change on top sadly.

Thanks all. Chia seeds are on my shopping list!
I would be interested in more meal ideas as I don’t have much of an appetite and seem to be getting the ick with some foods.
I’ve lost weight def from my face and arms and legs. My belly not so much altho an old pair of denim shorts I own are basically falling off me so my belly must have gone a bit haha. It’s a long haul project lol.

@SmallTreeDeepRoots 5 cup sizes is a LOT! Have you been remeasured then?

Regarding tummy, the tape measure says I've lost 2 inches but I'm not seeing it in clothes. Last time I lost weight it was the last place I lost it too. That was over 17 years ago. Happily I'm too old now for people wondering if I'm pregnant (that's probably the only benefit!)

What are we all up to today. It's raining here at the moment so I'm not sure what to do with myself today. I'm still trying to sort upstairs rooms out as we've had a renovation and upstairs still needs a good clear out, but I'm getting bored of it now.

@MoneyJo,it's so strange that I've also lost 2 inches but trouser size is the same. That being said, I've only bought elastic wasted jeggings a similar for the last couple of years - as they hide a lot of sins. I reckon they probably stretched with me.

@Beehivebabe I normally have some sort of salad with protein for lunch. Chicken or prawns mostly. I discovered this the other day which is high protein, I added chopped cucumber and tomatoes.

https://www.john-west.co.uk/product/john-west-natural-protein-tuna-salad-with-red-kidney-beans-white-beans-and-chickpeas/

I also tend to snack on apples and mini light cathedral city and a couple of seeded oatcakes or salted popcorn.

For dinner again a protein and low carbs. Last night I had a steak and salad.

Morning all, great to read about your progress. @SmallTreeDeepRoots as of today I have lost 14kg, same as you🙂I'm pleased with my progress, but just like most of you, no-one has noticed. My tummy is my biggest problem area and I have definitely lost some cm from there, but still same size. @Beehivebabe you are right that it's a long haul project and @taratill I've been wearing nothing but elasticated waist trousers for a couple of years too, but am trying on a pair of too small jeans once a week, and there will be celebrations when I finally fit into them - thanks to whoever suggested that, I think it might have been you @MoneyJo.
Raining here too and not sure what to do today, clearing out sounds like a good plan @taratill, some rooms could definitely do with it, and I can't blame a renovation!
Jab day for me, sticking to 5mg, but every 10 days. My provider is continually nagging me about my next order, I will order this week and maybe start to build a stockpile as I plan to be on Mounjaro for the forseeable, hopefully microdosing in the end.
Have a good day everyone!

@taratill I went to a proper bra shop in January as I was having mad backaches. Bought some (expensive) bras which fit so comfortably and sorted everything out. Then started MJ in March and was rattling about. Went back to the shop to get a sports bra (so a different style and make) and the lady measured me again. I’ve bought some cheaper everyday bras in the interim, but thought I should do the sports bra properly since I’m really going for it on the exercise front. I’m a teeny bit bit sad about my useless fancy underwear though. If only I had started mj in Jan and delayed the lingerie! So much regret - I dithered for aaaages.

Downside of a more reasonable (but still plenty big enough) chest is my belly looks bigger. But it’s like I jab in my neck and the mj hasn’t filtered down that far yet. I wish I had taken proper starting measurements all over.

I hope you both see a difference in clothes soon @taratill and @ShebaQueen

I often wear jeans style trousers in different fabrics so no stretch and easier to see a change. I've gone from a 20 to an 18 but not that far off 16. Still 20 in tops although some 18s are almost there.

@ShebaQueen I have got some button type jeans in the wardrobe somewhere, maybe, if I'm feeing brave I'll see how far up I can pull them!!

@SmallTreeDeepRoots isn't it strange where weight comes off first, lol at feeling like you must be jabbing your neck, can you imagine the pain? !

I've given up on the clear out already. My DD wants a lift to the train station as she's going in to town to meet up with some friends. I really need to get my arse into gear and actually do something!

I haven’t measured myself to see how many inches I’ve lost. I will do it today.

I’ve now lost 10lb since I started on MJ. It’s been slow and steady! I’ve got 4 doses left in my current pen, I’m hoping to have lost a stone by then. That will put me into the healthy BMI category (BMI is currently 25.4). Then the battle will be keeping it off!

slow and steady is good @Darkspiderplant , it won't be long to get into the healthy range for you.

hi all, on this rainy Saturday. Had soup for lunch and now watching tv, feels like an autumn day here in Essex.

I wear mostly jeggings or trousers in the week and I agree that they have obviously expanded with me haha.
my jeggings today are 24 hugely big but I'm also wearing 20 and 22 sizes. Just depends on fit. Clothes sizes are so off whack!

@SmallTreeDeepRoots that’s a shame about your nice lingerie, but you can always sell it possibly? Well done on not allowing that to be an excuse not to lose weight as I think that’s something I would have done before. Not this time tho!
@taratill thanks for the suggestion I’ll put that on the big shop! Good for the office day too. I love a chopped apple with a tsp of peanut butter as a snack.
@ShebaQueen well done on your loss. That’s good that you can go 10
days. I think I’ve settled on the 5mg now and I could probably go a day or so over. It helps with the cost doesn’t it?
@MoneyJo. Are you sticking with the 5mg?

Also you can tell it’s a rubbish day as I’m on Rightmove, seen a house I like and wondering where I’d put the Xmas tree 😂

@Beehivebabe yes I'm sticking with 5 for now - I lost another pound today so it's clearly still working for me even though I have to do a bit of the legwork now. I've got one more dose of this pen (possibly my final golden dose!) and a whole new pen so I'll monitor and think again in maybe 3 weeks.

Hi! I’m new to this forum but started mj on 23rd March. Starting bmi was 30. I have lost 13lbs so not bad but it feels very steady now, I’ve lost 1lb in 2 weeks. Calories counting and aim for 1400 a day. I’m still on 2.5 dose so maybe I should get a 5mg net time and do 3.75

Great way to spend a rainy afternoon @Beehivebabe! I do the same re Christmas tree!

Welcome to the thread @DaffodilsSunshine! Well done on your loss, I've been on 3.75 for 3 weeks now and it's definitely kick started weight loss for me. It also gets an extra dose for the £10 more that I paid for 5mg rather than 2.5 so it seems a bit of a no brainer.

I didn't get off my arse in the end. I feel really tired today so I ended up having a 2 hour nap. Think I might have overdone the exercise yesterday and not enough calories in potentially, otherwise I may be coming down with something.

@Beehivebabe browsing rightmove is perfect for a day like today. Have you worked out where the christmas tree would go yet?

Thank you @taratill !! Where do you get yours from? I think maybe I will
go to 3.75 but I have another 3 doses left (plus gd) so I guess I can see how it is!!

I'm using MedExpress which isn't the cheapest but it's easy enough to order. I probably should shop around a bit.

If you want to up the dose I before finishing the pen I think you can do the injection as normal then more clicks to make up to 3.75 (I assume a dose and a half). You would need a new needle for the second jab. I haven't done that but I think i've seen others who have on other threads.

@MoneyJo. Well done on another loss, I’ve lost 2lbs this week so I’m 1lb away from my 3 stone. Feels amazing! I’m going to stick with 5 for my next one too, although I can guarantee Bolt are going to suggest 7.5 😬
@taratill house browsing in person today. Want to move area so it’s a big choice to make!

Good luck with the house hunting @Beehivebabe, hope you had some success with your viewings today!

I feel pretty crap today, definitely got swollen glands/ some kind of head cold, my ears feel like they need to pop as well. I've just about managed 10,000 steps but feel knackered. Hope this doesn't linger too long.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday.