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?

Jab day today and only lost 1lb. But I was out at a BBQ last night and had pizza and couple of G&Ts. Was a one off.
Total weight loss so far is 16lbs. Now 11st1 so can't weight to get into the 10stone bracket. Started at 12st3. I'm very petite so glad to see the frame I should be hidden underneath.
Will do some longer walks this week and hope for a better loss next week!
But I've gone from a BMI of "Obese" to the middle of the overweight category so pleased at that. 😁
Good luck to all for rest of the week.

Clearly meant wait must be obsessed withweight lol

3.4lbs off for me this week. I did gain 1lbs last week but i had my periods so not too unsurprising. I have now hit 1st loss!! Going to order a 10mg pen but i micro dose to 5mg.

I've bitten the bullet and ordered a 5mg pen for my 3rd, plan on doing 3.75mg dose and see how I feel.

I have a medexpress £50 code if anyone wants it : GX5B4D

You're all doing so well! How's everyone feeling?
I did my 7th jab yesterday and 6th weigh in today and have lost just over a stone! I had felt that it was going a bit slowly but so happy now! And that's with no effort/ exercise apart from the odd walk. Will be adding in an exercise class from next week onwards and some light weights and see how it helps

Week eight jab today and seventh weigh in.

Week 1 - 7lbs
Week 2 - 2lbs
Week 3 - 2lbs
Week 4 - 2lbs
Week 5 - 1lb
Week 6 - 1lb
Week 7 - 2lb (first 3.75 dose this week)

Starting weight: 15 stone 7lbs
Todays weight: 14 stone 4lbs

Well done to everyone, I'm reading lots of great losses and positive posts.

Enjoy the weekend.

Well done on the losses everyone.

I’ve taken my 8th jab today and when I weighed in this morning I’ve lost 17lbs. Delighted.
I’ve stayed on 2.5 but have just ordered my 3rd pen & ordered 5mg. I’m still going to do 2.5 but count clicks. My friend did this to save some money and used the pen for 8 weeks. Anyone else do this? X

@Ilovepeas175 I haven't yet but think I'll do similar next month and get a 5mg pen and count clicks to get 3.5 ish from it as that's working well for me at the moment. The only issue I'm predicting is could it cause a problem when reordering when the pharmacies can see a break in ordering pens?

@NeedSleepNowPls good point, I’ll need to ask my friend what she did, I’m sure she did it first a while. I ordered my second pen a bit too early, so my 3rd pen was about 6 weeks later. I could order my next couple a little earlier and stock pile. I’m really hoping I’m only on it another 2-3 months, but time will tell!

How long are you all planning to use Mounjaro? Till a weight/BMI goal, or a bit longer and then wean off by reducing dose?

I think I'll micro dose after getting to my goal weight, just until I'm confident that the lifestyle changes have worked! So thinking a 2.5ml pen and take either less dose or less often

I think I will be on it for the long term as I am using it to, off label, treat lymphodema. It does that via the anti inflammatory action. The weightloss is certainly going to contribute to my overall health, and I definately need it, but Im hoping that by the time I reach my goal weight I will be able to either find a pharmacy that allows maintanance (I believe monj has a list that do) or that the clinical trials which are going on in the US allow lymphodema to be added as one of the qualifying conditions at some point.

7kg lost in 7 weeks
Despite a week of holiday!
NSV - now under BMI of 40, also lost 5cm from chest & hips, & 10cm from waist! Thrilled!

@Cocachanel well done! I also reached BMI under 40 this week!

I've been away for a few days, and had a few drinks and eaten a bit more than usual (fish and chips- first fried food in months), and I am feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Hunger has crept in a fair amount over the last few days, and I am finding myself eating bigger portions so I am going to up my dose tonight to 3.75. I am not going to weigh in for a few days, as I imagine I will find it a bit dispiriting.
I did have a marvellous time though, loads of walking and swimming and family fun.

I just order a higher dose pen each month and slowly creating a stockpile. I am now on 5mg and using a 5mg pen, have a couple of doses left then will use the 7.5mg pen, i hae just ordered a 10mg pen, hoping it is still the old pen with the golden dose. I have created a spreadsheet to plan out how long i will get out each pen at 5mg, also to track the cost and my weight

Morning!

-9.8kg in 7 weeks. 💪🙌
super happy! Didn’t expect loss today as I’ve not had much sleep again.

Jab day today, can’t believe it’s the end of 2nd pen already!
Got next one ready for jabs 9-12, then still thinking if I should stay on 5mg or go back down to 2.5mg

Thanks @ScreamingDelight that makes sense!

According to Google the pens should be used within 30 days of the first use, if I micro dose a 5mg pen it'd take 7 weeks to use it all - has anyone done this and noticed a difference for the last 2 weeks after the 30 days is up?

@MyGardenDaisies that's an incredible loss, well done!

Hi all
I've been loosing around 1lb a week except when I start a new pen (increased dose), then it's around 4lb. I am on 5mg planning to go to 7.5 next pen. I feel I respond well but then my body gets used to it. Has anyone else had this?
I am 1/3 through my weight loss with 2 stone to go. I'm hoping that the 7.5 will give me a boost. I am mindful of cost but also loosing the weight quicker will help save.
Best wishes

Yes, I find this, I've not had much appetite suppression, I didn't even really get any my first week of 5, I'm also going up to 7.5 next pen. I'm 2 off today.

@TFICoffeetime we're on the same track! I'm also 1 stone down with 2 to go 😊 Similarly finding that week 1 is super effective but it tapers off, but I get a bad stomach as a side effect so I'm quite glad of it easing up!

Is anyone else constantly amazed at this drug? I still can't believe I've lost a stone without any starving, hanger, awful dieting and stress. SO glad I took the plunge and did this!

Just curious, is anyone finding they're getting more food aversions since starting? I'm struggling to eat meat / eggs at the moment which isn't helpful for my protein targets! Have been looking into veggie alternatives instead but just curious if it's normal to go off foods when you're less hungry maybe?

So I went up to the 5mg a week early. So happy I did as my weight loss has kicked in again. I’m now a third of the way towards my weight loss goal. Another couple of pounds and I will hit one stone lost. A bit slower than I would have liked but as others have commented it’s just so much easier not having the constant food noise or battling hunger. With the 5mg I’ve been feeling more full more quickly which is also good. But the biggest bonus for me this weekend was it took away my desire for alcohol. I just didn’t fancy a drink and that never happens! That will massively help with the weight loss. I read a thing recently about doctors looking at using MJ to help problem drinkers and I can see it would be really effective for that. Final thing, following some advice on here for veggies I took the plunge and bought some pea protein. Tried it this morning mixed in with 0% Fage and a little skimmed milk. It’s vanilla flavoured. Smells like Slimfast! It’s… weird. Slightly odd flavour, but not awful. I mixed 20g with 120g of yoghurt. About 160 kcal but really filling. So I might try that again. Keep going everyone. Is ace to hear your good news stories.

I have read about it only lasting 4 weeks, but in reality, how does a pen know if it has been used or not, i feel they have an expiry date for a reason. I always been mines in the fridge but you can keep it out the fridge after first use if you use it within a month. I know a couple of people who microdose, and have read lots online too and it doesnt seem to have affected anyones loses.