April 26 Mounjaro Weight Loss Starters. (title edited by MNHQ at request of the OP)

[TFICoffeetime]

Hi starting mounjaro this week is there a thread already set up I can join?

Weighed in yesterday morning although I forgot to do it before the gym and drinking a whole bottle of water 🤦‍♀️ but I’m down another 2.8lbs so 9lbs in total so far. Happy with that, I’m aiming to lose around 2lbs a week so hopefully I can stay on track.

I feel like I can definitely see a difference in my mid section but yesterday I went to buy some shorts and walked out slightly traumatized with no shorts. I just felt huge in everything.

Took my third jab last night, here’s hoping for another good week.

I thought my jeans were feeling a bit looser, so I measured my waist, and I have lost 5cm since I started just under two weeks ago! I'm very pleased with that. Jab and weigh day tomorrow, but I am still getting good suppression. I had friends over for a BBQ last night, and tried to have a few drinks, but only managed a few sips of each. I felt fuzzy and dehydrated this morning despite not drinking very much, it's obviously not a thing I need to be doing whilst on MJ.

Sw 101.6kg
Cw 98.6kg
Height 152cm

Had 3rd dose today
Lost a total of 3kg which doesnt sound like a lot over 2 weeks!
Recast as 6.6lbs, it's amazing to me!

I'm on diuretics with CKD3, so experimenting with reducing diuretics & increasing fluid intake - was strictly 1.8l pd, but I'm aiming for 2.4l atm.
My body composition of water is stuck at 37% & has been for years, so at least I'm not dehydrated (I think) for me.

Although I get it through GP, I feel quite alone with it all.
Edited to add stats!

Well done Cocachanel
Think I've turned a corner. The 'thinking about not eating' noise has stopped at last.
Suppression seems to be actually getting stronger now on day 5. Looking forward to weigh day on Tuesday.

Hi!
I’m 1 day away from week 2 complete.
Suppression working great, I’m having a good deficit and drinking water, hitting protein and steps up since last week.

however, I’ve got PMS and been socialising a lot this week so food has been more salty, also less sleep, so I’m quite bloated :/ waiting for that post period whoosh of weight

@TFICoffeetime TFICoffeetime would pictures anon just of body be OK on your group?

Jab day 3 today, and just under two pounds lost this week, which in contrast to last week's loss was mildly disappointing at first, until I put it into perspective. Two pounds a week was my goal, for a healthy loss, so I'm right on track. And that's just under 10lbs in a fortnight, which is already showing on my face.
I did a yoga session this morning, having got out of the habit over the winter (I used to do it daily) and I am aching! I have also been doing lots of walking, and my legs are sore.

Hi
Im a new starter.
just taken my first dose, and just sneaking into the April group.

I have lymphodema and so I will be aiming to go long and slow to address the chronic inflammation of my condition - USA are currently having some really fantastic results with low dose mounjaro (or Zepbound as they call it) and although I most definitely have weight to lose, its likely Im going to need long term low dose maintanance when I get to the other end.

Im very scared and a bit shaky after the first injection.

starting weight 92kg
height 162cm

have just started blood pressure meds (ibesarten as cant take diuretics or Ace inhibs due to lymphodema) and I have Obstructive sleep apnoea which was likely undiagnosed for 20 years, and is also linked to the inflammation of lymphodema (over 80% of primary lymphodema sufferers with lower leg LE have sleep apnoea, and when that kicked in corresponds with when I started to not sleep at night) My weight gain all began when my lymphodema started. Previosly I had been a size 8-10 all my life, until age 34 after my first pregnancy.

also I dont know where to count food intake or even know how much I should be aiming for? I dont think I eat a huge amount but maybe Im kidding myself.

I would start with MyFitnessPal as a good, free option for you to log what you consume. Good luck! Are you feeling shakey due to nerves or as a physical symptom?

@NettleTea look up TDEE calculators, and for tracking I would recommend Nutracheck.

nerves totally. Its settled down now.

I think that's more decision of group and Mumsnet guidance.
I wouldn't have problem seeing someone clothed, face anonymised if that's what they want to do. But it's open forum so I suppose it's with the usual risks of posting any image on line. I'm happy to do my loss and maybe a before after.. if I get there lol.

Weigh in 2 was not great for me. I put 1lb on
I ate the same and felt very suppressed appetite.
I should have had third dose yesterday morning but had awful migraine so I have just done third today.
I'm joining a gym end of this week probably be week after I start classes. So I'll start to measure tops arms, thighs, waist, stomach and chest to see if I'm loosing.
If I do this with my weigh in. I'm hoping weeks were the scales standstill or bring my morale down, I'll see a loss of inches somewhere.

It really got me down gaining a lb. So starting with a positive mindset on this one again and next week will be my last 2.5 so will order my 5mg sometime next week.

I'll certainly give it all a good go.

Well done those with FAB loses this week.
If you are like me and it's not what you hoped it's just one week. Don't feel despondent...we will get there. Xx

I often find that if the scales aren't shifting I lose inches, so it's definitely worth taking measurements. I only did my waist, which Voy asked me for when I ordered, and I wish I had taken more, maybe I will do so now as it's still early days. Also, you may have extra inflammation at the moment due to migraine? So don't be too despondent, it may look very different by the end of next week.

@Mummynextdoor thats exactly how I’ve felt this week, constantly thinking “am I hungry” then deciding no I’m not, until the last couple of days.

Just had my first weigh in and done my second jab. 6.5 lbs down which I’m very happy with.

I haven’t had any side effects and I’ve found it really easy so stick to an extremely healthy diet this week. Normally I have zero willpower and I’m lucky if I last a day of healthy eating. I’m concentrating on high protein although I’m finding it hard to hit the target, I’m generally not far off. I’ve also started exercising again for the first time since last summer, went to my weights class and also for a swim.

The biggest change for me is that I’d gotten into the habit of having 2-3 glasses of wine every night after wrestling my child to bed but I haven’t had a drink all week other than last night. Had a couple of glasses last night and enjoyed it but definitely found it harder to get going this morning so I won’t bother again unless I’m on a night out.

So far really happy with how I’m feeling and the total lack of side effects, will see what week 2 brings!

Sorry about that @TFICoffeetime , it’s really tough when that happens. Glad you’ve got a plan for this week, hopefully you’re seeing other positive changes.

I’m using nutracheck after seeing it recommended on one of these boards and I love it. You get a one week free trial then you have to pay but it’s not extortionate, I think £6.99 a month or something like that.

If you use nutracheck free trial then cancel, they will send you an offer for £30 for the year.
I have referral codes, but nit sure that it's ok to post?

Damn! I’ve already signed up, I think I got it for £40 for the year so not too bad.

thats good to know! Happy for you to DM me

Weigh day for me and just 1lb down. I have had a bad week on the golden dose though. After the curry almost finished me off, we’ve been away for the weekend and I’ve most certainly over indulged. I’m supposed to be taking my 5mg dose today but after a few glasses of vino yesterday I’m already feeling quite queasy so I’m going to hold off increasing until tomorrow.

just took 3rd jab but didn’t get round to weighing myself first thing. I don’t expect a big loss even if I ate the same as last week kcal wise and did more steps, as I am bloated PMS and have drunk a bit less water.
Will see tomorrow

Hi, maybe I can just squeeze in to April?
Took my first 2.5 this morning. Was very worried, (and posted on wrong thread) as I am post breast cancer, was worried about interaction with Letrozole and also injecting as had to inject during chemo, so that was a big barrier. Meds through Medexpress and they reassured me so I just went for it today. Massive adrenaline rush, still feel a bit shaky, but I’m sure it’s just nerves.
have at least 21/2-3st to lose. Been gradually piling on weight over a long period of time, worse after menopause.
Am worried about hair loss (as lost all hair through chemo) so have bought some collagen gummies to start with.
Excited, but still nervous, and not quite sure what to do with myself🤣🤣
Enjoying reading everyone’s stories.

Not sure why I’ve been hidden, hopefully post will return!