June 2026 Mounjaro Starters

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Hi all,

Ive bit the bullet and have ordered and been accepted to start mounjaro through Voy.

something I’ve been debating for a while but finally decided to try it. I had a baby last year and have managed the get back down to pre baby weight, but still have a bit extra to lose, I want to lose around 1.5/2st.

I regularly exercise through swimming a few times a week but diet is very up and down hence being at a standstill with my weight, so wanted the extra help to create some better relationships with food. I’ll be good all week and then ruin it in a few days with takeaways and snacks!

Nervous but excited!

Wanted to make this thread for anyone else starting their journey soon! Anyone else in the same boat?

Current weight: 12st 10 / 5ft5

This is not a shameless brag...

Does anyone else forget they are on Mounjaro? I don't overeat but can still eat well, just not too much. And I'm not impulsive with food so that's nice. I don't remember forgetting about being on Mounjaro last time.

I have been away for the last 6 days. I will go back and have a catch up on all of your updates. We got back yesterday. I didn’t eat lots while away as I still have a good suppression. I did eat some unhealthy options but not everyday and not excessively. I didn’t have any alcohol or drink fizzy drinks but I don’t think I drank half as much water as I would usually. I haven’t done my workouts but have walked lots. I am also due on in the next few days. I have gained 2.2lb but not overly bothered. We had a great time and now back on it.

I did my next dose when I got home yesterday (normal day) and did 5mg instead of 3.75mg. I hadn’t moved up due to going away and the extreme of the side effects when I moved up to 3.75mg. However knowing I had gained and that the weight loss had slowed significantly I decided to give it a go.

I am feeling it today with the 5mg dose. I feel nauseous and not eaten much at all.

SW 80.15kg / 12.8st
W11 70.90kg/11.2st (-0.8lb)
W12 71.90kg/11.4st (+2.2lb)
Total loss 1st 3.9lb
TW 9.7st

I think I’m quite like you @Shortsally42 - I don’t feel unable to eat or anything, just easier to make better choices

Well done on all the losses.

@A671090I went from 2.5mg to 3.75mg and had awful side effect nausea constantly and some diarrhoea. This was quite bad for the first 3-4ish weeks. But gradually eased. At first it was lasting most the week. Then lessened. I only just yesterday after 8 weeks on 3.75mg went up to 5mg and the side effects have returned. Hopefully it will ease again over the next few weeks. I noticed my weight loss has slowed significantly but didn’t want to up a dose before going away and be meh all week. Maybe try 3.75mg? I counted the clicks on the 5mg pen then used a sharpie to mark in on my one.

@GoldpantherI am the same. I do feel in in my clothes but I look in the mirror and can’t see it!

@JuniperRosyI did have some dizziness when going up to 3.75mg but put it down to nausea, being sick, diarrhoea and not eating/keeping much down. Probably low blood sugars for me. It’s good to hear the 5mg has boosted your weight loss, I have just moved up too 🤞🏼

Well this week, drumroll, Ive lost 3lb!! So down to 13.5. (Ive only lost 1lb a week at the most since I started).

Didn't do anything different at all. But very pleased.

Great progress @Seagullsandsausagerolls

This month I lost about 0.4kg a week. My target is 0.5kg but I'm not surprised as I have barely exercised. I also kept the calorie intake as though I was exercising.

In victory news, I was delighted to see my scales at 69.9kg 😁 this morning though. No more 70s for me!

I genuinely & inadvertently ended up in some photos from an event I attended recently. The photos are all over the social media of the place. It's really nice that for once I'm not ducking the camera, and I don't look fat!

Well done @Seagullsandsausagerolls. And @Shortsally42that is still a great loss. I am hoping to head below 70kg in the next couple of weeks!

WOW! The suppression on 5mg. I have barely eaten a thing over the last two days. Not actually been sick but the nausea is another level. Just thinking of eating is making me 🤢.

How is everyone?

Well done to everyone who's lost this week. I lost 3lb again this week, which I was delighted with! I'm hoping to be in the 16 stones by next week.

Start date: 15 June 2026
Starting weight: 18st 7lb
Current weight: 17st 1lb
Loss so far: 1 stone 6lb
Initial target weight: 12st 6lb

Thinking of going up to 3.75mg- I've just got a 5mg pen. I know that's 45 clicks. What do I need to mark on the pen and why? @HNAN36

@AplineDaisieswhere the lines are leading up to the 1. Count 45 clicks, then mark it with a pen where 45 clicks are. Then you don’t have to count the clicks each time 🙂

I find it's easier to reverse click. Turn all the way to 60 then just turn back 15. Done!

Good morning all ❤️ Week 11 completed on 2.5mg and 4lb off. Now taking me to 11st 12lb and a total of 3st lost. I genuinely can’t believe it. I feel more like myself than I have in a really long time. Peaceful. It’s amazing to be in the 11 stone bracket - haven’t seen that for the best part of 20 years. Anyways, jab 12 this morning. Hope everyone is well and has a good day xx

Start date: 18.06.26
SW: 14st 12lb
BMI: 28.2 (additional weight related condition)
CW (week 11): 11st 12lb
Total lost : 3 stone
Current BMI: 22.5

TW : 11st 7lb / BMI: 21.8

Well done @Chiffchaff7thats an incredible weight loss.

This week was my first week on 5mg. I will take my second today. And I definitely felt the side effects as I did when I went to 3.75mg. I had gained while on holiday and my weight loss before had slowed significantly. I am now below 70kg and in the 10 stone bracket (just). So happy as lost over 4.5lb this week. Hoping the 5mg is what my body needed to speed up the weight loss again.

SW 80.15kg / 12.8st
W11 70.90kg/11.2st (-0.8lb)
W12 71.90kg/11.4st (+2.2lb)
W13 69.80kg/10.13st (-4.6lb)
Total loss 1st 7.5lb
TW 9.7st

Great losses! @Chiffchaff7 you must be so chuffed! I’m inching to 3st also but it’s been slow this past 2 weeks. Resisting the urge to fill my face but I have very little suppression. Could and do eat my meals, snacks and fluids (3L) I’m on 5mg and want to stay as long as possible mostly because of costs increasing by going up.

I'm going to risk asking this question even though I can't NC.

Has anyone else noticed things smell different since starting Mounjaro? I can't work out if it's my nose or my body (including wee 😊) , if that makes sense. Nothing has changed with my hygiene. I shower daily, all clothes are clean etc. I'd love to know it's not just me but 🤐🤔

Great to read of everyone’s progress. I aimed to lose 2 stone (a shorty!) and have averaged 1.5lb a week loss over the last three months. I have stayed on 2.5mg and happy with slow and steady. 18lbs lost and 10 to go for my target of 9.5 stone. Fitting back in my clothes again and feeling so much more comfortable in my own skin. Big thing for me was with holidays and special events over the summer my weight was consistently heading in the right direction or maintaining whereas previously I would have had a spike and would lose my momentum.

@Shortsally42 could it be something you are eating, I definitely picked up a smell in Spain as was mainlining garlic prawns

No, my diet hasn't changed. 🤷‍♂️

Hi all! Everyone is doing so well, it feels like we’re getting somewhere! I’ve had a good week last week losing 3 lbs taking me to 2 stone lost, and this week is looking like another 3lbs so hoping to be heading to the 12 stone bracket by the time I go away in October! I never thought I would get my weight back down again post kids to be honest so am delighted!!!

Noticed less suppression for a while on the 2.5mg but boy, it came back a few weeks ago on my new pen 🤷‍♀️

Trying to clean up my eating again as have been busy with work and relying a bit too much on protein bars etc…

Have a lovely weekend peeps 😀

This was still bothering me. Pleased(sort of) to say there's loads of similar stories on Reddit. Seems it's not everyone but it's definitely a side effect others have noticed too.

No change this week. Having an endo flare and feeling rather miserable. It's the first since my hysterectomy 18 months ago. Hot Water bottles for the win.

Aww hope you feel better soon @Seagullsandsausagerolls

I have stayed the same over the past 3 weeks really (bar minor fluctuations) so decided to go up to 7.5mg for my next pen 😬 we'll see how it goes.
Well done on all the losses.
I'm quite jealous of everyone that is doing so well on the lower doses as it is definitely getting pricey now 🙈

I was hoping to make it into the 16 stones this week, but alas it was not to be. No loss at all in fact.

I started taking creatine last Monday, which I know can make you gain weight at first, so that may be the reason. I'm considering whether to persist with it or to pause for now and try again in a few weeks, or possibly drop to taking it every other day, because I think it's also causing me to feel quite bloated and gassy. Does anyone who takes creatine already have any advice?

Start date: 15 June 2026
Starting weight: 18st 7lb
Current weight: 17st 1lb
Loss so far: 1 stone 6lb
Initial target weight: 12st 6lb

GLPs increase sence of smell in some people