July 2026 Mounjaro starters

[BritbirdUK]

I started my mounjaro journey this weekend (Friday) but thought I would start a July thread as it is so close to the start of the new month.

My background - I love good food. My issue isn't necessary that I eat the wrong stuff it is just that I eat too much. I enjoy nice restaurants, Michelin stars and cooking from scratch. But my portion control is terrible. I overeat, regret it and can't leave food on my plate. I also run a food and drink related business. And I make excuses.

In the past I have lost large amounts of weight but this time I have struggled. Peri menopause, going through an adult ADHD diagnosis, a herniated disc (twice) and running your own small business isn't always conducive to WL. I was approved last year for Mounjaro via my GP and then, after my appointment, there were changes and it was pulled. It set me back massively and then, after some big bills at work, I just didn't feel like I could justify the costs and tried, but failed, to lose weight just by dieting.

Recently I went back to my GP and they did some tests and after a few different appointments I was fortunate enough to be approved again and given a prescription last week. I had my first jab on Friday and am determined to make a difference, change my mindset and get back to enjoying life again. There is a long way to go but I am taking one day at a time.

Hopefully there will be some other July starters here and we can support each other, share tips etc.

I’m hoping to be a new starter, have just applied online today. Over 50, over 15stone and fed up of feeling like I have been overweight my entire life! For some reason I’m struggling to pluck up the courage to tell my husband, not sure why

So sorry, I’ve just started a July 2026 thread and didn’t see this. Have asked for mine to be removed.

I’ve thought about it for a while and I decided enough was enough after another holiday feeling rubbish with the way I look.

Tried diet and exercise but with working full time plus having a crazy 2 year old I’m not finding the time to properly look after myself.

Hoping this will give me the kick start I need and will help me pick up healthy habits along the way.
My pen is due to arrive on 1 July.

Any advice on when might be the best day to start it?

@BritbirdUK have you had any side effects?

Stats: 13 stone 1lb, 5ft4

You have taken the first step and you should be proud of that. Hopefully your husband will fully support you. Mine has been great so far - came to the drs appointments and is doing loads of research on recipes etc.

Ha, I have been keeping my eye out for days for the July thread. I didn't want to join June as so many people are already weeks in and I thought it would be nice to start the journey with others.

I heard so many mixed things on the best day to start it. Luckily I run my own business so could be flexible but I just took the first available appointment with the nurse (which was compulsory) and it happened to be on a Friday. Some people say do it in the evening so you can sleep off the potential side effects and I also read that people recommended weekends so you can deal with potential effects and not have to stress at work.

I haven't had any major side effects so far. The heat meant I wasn't sleeping well anyway and I did get a headache but I was drinking tonnes so it probably wasn't dehydration.

I have felt like there is almost a lump in my throat when I eat. It is hard to explain. I am only 2 days in but am definitely not as hungry but the food noise is there still. I am just refusing to listen to it. Oh and I have been burping more but not sulphur thankfully. I took a paracetamol for my headache and then some indigestion tablets as I do feel like I have a bit of acid reflux. But honestly, I feel lucky so far.

Meal wise I am trying to eat slower, take my time and cut down my portions. I don't really do prepackaged or ready meals. Fri night I did chicken in a teriyaki sauce with mushrooms. Last night was turkey and lentil burgers (no bun for me) and then tonight is chicken thigh marinaded in chilli, lemon, garlic and herbs. Obviously with lots of veg and a bit of carbs.

Hello All! I’ve been researching this for months, and have finally taken the plunge.

I’ve always struggled with my weight, I have lost before but now I’m 48 and very peri menopausal nothing seems to work (or I cannot concentrate long enough for it to work! ). I hate the size I am and am ready for a life overhaul. I will not have another decade beating myself up for my weight.

I already have my first MJ pen but have decided to start Tuesday or Wednesday evening as I’d like the most suppression Thursday/ Friday/ Saturday as they’re my quietest days so I tend snack too much plus if there are any side effects it will be easier to cope (that’s the theory anyway).

I’m going to try as I mean to go on - lots of protein, fibre and water. I’ve already recently done C25K, I’m THE slowest runner but I plan to keep it up 2-3 x a week and add in some dumbbell workouts. I really hope I can keep it up. Only my husband knows so it will be nice to chat on here as I’ll drive him crazy!

So I’m 5ft 4, SW 13 st 8lbs

Welcome @YourJollyGoose, will be great to have each other on this thread for support. That sounds sensible re when to start.

@BritbirdUK your meals sound fabulous, especially tonight’s dinner. I love cooking and need to make more time to cook nice meals. That makes sense re some people taking it in the evening.

I had a notification to say that mine will be delivered today. I will do a bit more research as to when is best to take it.

I’m excited to get started!

Do you mind me asking how much you are hoping to lose? I lost a lot of weight a few years ago (unhealthily due to a relationship break down) and felt great at 10st7. Would love to get to that again and not creep up past 11st again!

Hi all,
I'd like to join you on this thread. The story to date. Overweight since a teenager..cycles of loss and gain..I joke that i have lost 15 stone in 5 big attempts..unfortunately i have gained 18 stone in between and after..so in april weighed in at 126.6 kg (19 stone 12ish).

i have had an MJ pen in my fridge since april but for a variety of reasons didnt start with it..although I did start eating more 'cleanly' and reducing my drinking. I have lost 8 kilos and am pleased with that. In the last fortnight I've been told i need 2 knee replacements AND i need to be 100kg or less. My target is to be 80 kg or lesd by the time it's done.

I go on hols on Tuesday (30/6) for 10 days with the intent of not eating and drinking everything in sight .on my return I am breaking into that jab i reckon on 10th/11th July. So I'll be a little late to the start..but i look forward to catching up.

My plan is to stay as low as possible on dose for as long as possible, might even start on less than 2.5, and to kick in the strength training by week 2/3. I used aTDEE calculator to assess maintenance and cutting calories. I track weight daily and calorie count but really focus on protein, fibre and water. I've listened to lots of podcasts and read lots of articles (and threads on MN, the lising 5 stone plus and 10 stone plus...lots of good info and advice on them) but feel I'm only just strapping training wheels on my own bike. Gosh writing all this, i sound a bit nerdy for one who hasnt started. Anyway best wishes and good luck to all of us..may our side effects be minimal and our weight losses satisfying..the process may be tortuous at times..but we can all help and support each other

@OctnecI look good at around 10st-10st 7lbs ( still felt fat back then but would give my right arm for it now!) so I’m aiming for around 10st as that puts me into a healthy BMI , any more than that and I know I will really struggle to maintain - hence upping my exercise now.

Welcome @YourJollyGoose well done on the c25k! My goal on the exercise front is to be able to take our dog for long walks again. When she was younger we used to walk over the fields for ages and I miss that but I just can't do it because of my back which is exacabated by weight.

Sounds like a good plan re your start day. I think everyone has such different experiences and reactions that no time is 'right' for everyone. I found my suppression hasn't totally kicked in so don't panic if it doesn't. Some people I know have said it started straight away and others it took weeks.

Looking forward to sharing your journey!

@Octnec I am going to try to hold myself a bit accountable and post food here. And hopefully it will give people some ideas as well. I have been scouring Tiktok and a lot of the people sharing their journey seem to be eating a lot of processed food still just in smaller quantities and that isn't what I want. I feel like unless I am still eating interesting stuff I will lose the motivation.

Oh and loss wise... I am not sure ATM. Definitely over 10 stone. I am not necessarily going by BMI as when I looked and felt my best and was exercising daily, walking 15 miles with ease etc, I would technically still be considered overweight.

Welcome @Towanda12 and well done for the WL already! That is brilliant and hopefully it will carry on.

Definitely not nerdy. I haven't listened to podcasts but have been reading loads of info here and also generally online.

I am still undecided on how often to weigh. I see the GP again in a month and would like to go in with at least a stone loss if not more. But also I know that with a large amount to lose it is better to go slower.

Hello! Hoping I can join you all. I’m ordering my pen this week, going to do injection one on Monday night (the 6th).

Im mostly hoping to use WLI to give me a bit of a kickstart, I piled on the weigh during the end of a relationship and then have been letting myself have too many treats following it!

I’ve upped my Pilates membership to 8 classes a month and ordered a new Apple Watch. I’d like to loose about 20lb I think - although I will assess a final goal in the morning when I brave the scales. Have just got back from an all inclusive with truly terrible food so I’ve consumed SO much shit over the last week.

Joining - took first Mounjaro pen this week. So far no side effects but not feeling like much has changed. Will be interesting to see if there is a cumulative effect. Weather helping with healthier choices. Possibly eating more slowly.

I did tell my Dh & kids. A friend of his had highly recommended it so at least he knew about it.

Have been on a 3 year informal health kick. Lost 1.5 stone initially but have maintained since. Picked up quite a few good habits but not enough to budge remaining 4 stone that I’d like to lose. Have managed previously but menopause and sedentary job a challenge. Portion size and sugar addiction I think are the two things I am hoping to resolve.

I have had confirmation that I’ve been approved so hopefully starting later this week! I’m absolutely clueless so if anyone has any recommendations for podcasts or articles point me in their direction! I’m absolutely determined that this is the last time I’ll ever be this overweight. Looking forward to supporting each other on here! I’m going to do my first official weigh in the morning

I'll join! Just ordered my first pens (waiting approval). I have a family member on it who has done amazingly, and no side effects. I've been overweight my entire life. I would love to do this with willpower alone but I just don't think I can. Slightly elevated cholesterol on latest bloods so I thought, why not. I'm not getting any younger. It's so uncomfortable to be fat in this horrendously hot weather. I feel and look awful.

I'd love to live a life that isn't dominated by food. I emotionally eat, my portions are huge, but I tend to gravitate towards healthy food. Just way too much of it, and chocolate most evenings. So curious about this, let's see if I'm approved.

@AelinAG welcome. I really want to try pilates! I don't feel confident enough ATM though, want to get a bit of weight off then find a class locally.

@Nomorepants I am glad someone else feels like not much has changed yet. Weather is definitely helping. It isn't fun cooking in this weather and I think people naturally gravitate towards more salads and stuff like that. My husband makes amazing gazpacho so planning on a big batch of that this week.

@hussherbye I haven't listened to podcasts but I did find a lot of tips on Tiktok. Some were clearly terrible and others good. I tend not to follow people just see what is on my FYP but there were a few recipe ideas and people sharing their top tips. I have 2 friends who have done it in the past and one who is doing it now so asking them their experiences too

Welcome @Nowimhereandimlost I feel you. I looked at myself in the mirror the other day and was so depressed at how I looked. I thankfully don't seem to have issues with cholesterol but, like you, I emotionally eat, have too much and when I have chocolate I can't just have a small bit, I go massively OTT.

There's a ton of stuff on you tube, british and american, folk of different ages eg i follow a woman called 'I go by Karen life'..sometimes there's sales pitched but you can gloss over them. There's a recently published book by the Zoe head dietitian which is a bit heavey going in plsces but has lots of good info. If you google WLI podcasts you'llfind loads..seek and search what helps

Thanks. I weirdly don't really use YouTube. I always gravitate to Tiktok or Insta! Will have a look later.

Book ordered thanks for the tip!

Btw speaking of Zoe- I did the free trial and I loved the way you could take photos of your food and it would log it for you- are there any other apps out there that do this?

Ex WeGovy ite starting MJ this Sat 27th.

Some many mixed feelings but this time approaching with eyes open and food tracking, exercising every day beforehand.

So far so good and noticing a difference between "normal" and even from WG.

Realise now Willpower as a universal concept is BS. Also good noise down to 1.5 out of ten (was 3 on WG and 8 normally)

I’d like to join but haven’t ordered yet. Please may I ask the best site to order from, there are so many options. I am peri and can’t shift my belly, and am getting bigger however, I’m BMI ~26 so it doesn’t look like I’ll be able to get it. Despite people with lower BMI being able to maintain using it. If anyone has recommendations, I would be grateful. Thank you.

Welcome! Just catching up on the rest of the thread now. I ordered from Med Express, they had a £50 off joining offer. I doubt they will approve you unfortunately but you can go through the screening to see

I'm waiting to be approved, applied online yesterday and I am looking forward to having the support of mumsnetters and being able to support others when I can.

Welcome @VimtoPrincess

@littlematchstickgirl I know they are getting a lot stricter so as @Octnec says, I can't imagine they will approve you. One of my friends was a similar BMI and she was rejected.

Just wondering about alcohol…that’s my biggest downfall, I don’t tend to bother with sweet things or processed food etc but I do like a drink or two. Obviously the less I drink the more I can lose but is it ok to drink?