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.

Morning first jab yesterday and I have felt so ill. Headaches and the nausea is reminding me of Morning sickness just all day
The thought of food is making me ill! I am hoping this tails off, I was so hoping to be one of the ones with zero side effects 😔

Decided to delay my dose until this morning as I wanted a glass of wine last night with dinner to celebrate my recent promotion at work (go me!) I managed half a glass and just didn’t fancy the rest. I tried some red wine last week and really didn’t fancy that either so looks like I’m off the wine which isn’t a bad thing!

i managed to get the golden dose out of my pen just now. I received 5 needles with my pen so I forced the dial round to 1. It was a little tricky at first but realised I needed a better grip so grabbed some socks (nearest thing to me) and used one to hold the pen and the other to turn the dial and once I had the grip it turned with no effort at all! So chuffed I managed it, it was definitely a full dose as there was still a tiny bit left over.

really hoping I can lose another 2lb this week and make it 1stone loss on my first pen!

@AvidLimeZebra@TwinwifeI decided to stay on 2.5 too. I’ve consistently lost 2lb a week which I’m super happy with it (although was a little disappointed it wasn’t a huge one in the first week like others)
really hoping I can stay on 2.5 for the full journey. My target was 3stone so 1 down.. 2 to go

Ah same, I’m one down, 2 to go!

I’m staying on 2.5 too, not sure if it’s the right thing to do or not. I’ve also just got sucked in to a menopause wellness supplement which claims to address the cause of menopause weight gain- I figured it couldn’t hurt

First weigh in day for me tomorrow, but I weighed this morning and I’ve lost 6lb. Although I put some of that down to the diarrhoea on day 3 🙈

I am feeling mixed about my first week, it’s obviously gone really well on the scales but one side effect I wasn’t expected was just not feeling “right”, I’ve just felt a bit off all week and not myself. Hopefully as time goes on this will get better but not sure I could handle this feeling for months.

I had planned to move up to 5ml for 2nd pen, but will just see how I get on with 2.5 for now. I have a big holiday end of October, which is my main motivation so I may stay on 2.5 until then and then move to 5 when I get back.

If heard about that method. Well done.

Hope you’re feeling better now? I took my 3rd dose Thursday night and felt this exact way all day yesterday. It brought back very very bad memories of constant nausea during pregnancy. I’m feeling better today thank goodness.

Only lost 1.5lbs this week which I’m a little disappointed about. Although, I have been weighing most days and can see how much the scales fluctuate day to day!

Hi it hasnt tailed off yet but trying to force food down. I am hoping it wears off 🙏

I think that any loss is a win! Well done

I took dose 4 on Wed and felt some nausea yesterday and today. Could also be linked to my core body gym class though. Or not eating enough.

@MammaGnomes - I’ll try that method before I use the insulin needle method. 🤞

Good luck to those jumping to 5 - I’m going to do one more month on 2.5 and then order a 5 pen and maybe just take half doses from it.

Did you take it as your next scheduled dose or as an extra in between one?

8MamaK19 · 23/07/2026 22:07
Hiya am I too late to join in? I did my first injection on Tuesday*

I did my first Tuesday as well. Scales say I've lost 3lbs, which is probably all water. No massive side effects so far. Will be interested to see how everyone gets on.

Welcome @AgedPudding it's never too late to join! Try to eat much protein so you don't lose muscles, though I've never managed the recommended 100g so far. I did my second jab yesterday.Hope you won't have any side effects.

My next scheduled dose

@MammaGnomes congratulations on your promotion 👏
What was it from/to?

For those of you who are a few weeks in now, can I ask if your side effects have lessened?

I have really struggled to eat. Since Wednesday afternoon I have had one full meal only. I just feel so so full and sick. Weight in today marks 1st in 10 days gone which I am happy about. However I am struggling to drink anything so I know I am dehydrated hence the massive loss. Just feeling so rough and light headed and dizzy. No fun. I am 2 jabs in and on 2mg.

Hi @Y0gamummy I’m mid week 4 having taken my 4th dose on Monday. My side effects were thankfully mild in week 1 but still a general feeling of nausea, feeling out of sorts and not much appetite. This has lessened each week and I don’t get anything after jabbing now. I would say my appetite has returned slightly this week but I’m still easily able to ignore sweet treats and “bad” foods even if others around me have them.

I also decided to stay on 2.5 mg for my second pen as the current dose is working wel for me. I’m now 10lbs down with my next weigh in due on Monday.

I’m starting to feel the difference in my clothes and my previously tight watch can now slide right around my wrist. My skin has improved too as I’m drinking more water and eating a clean diet. Win Win all round so far!

@BettinaBumblebee that is really useful to hear. I haven't had awful side effects or anything but today after second jab, I've had really bad acid reflux. I was already on Omeprazole for acid reflux and it was well under control but am struggling with it today, despite taking a second Omeprazole later in the day. I have some scarring in my esophagus from acid reflux so need it under control. If it ends up being an ongoing side effect, I'll need to quit. Am eating smaller meals and have zero desire for fatty foods or chocolate so overall, my reflux should be just dandy! I know though that the delayed emptying of the stomach can be tricky for reflux. Constipation the main side effect other than that, and a queasy feeling, but I'm hopeful those will ease off once my body is used to WLI.

I honestly don't know. But remember I have a lot to lose so I might lose more initially. I am tracking absolutely everything, no snacking, making everything from scratch and trying to do food I actually enjoy rather than that I think I should have. I haven't done any exercise really.

Has anyone reduced a dose by counting clicks. I am due to take my last 2.5mg dose and was thinking about halving it to try and reduce the nausea for a week or 2 before I start a new pen (still at 2.5). Not sure how much difference this would make but am a bit fed up with feeling nauseous and was hoping it might reduce that a bit. No other real side effects, had good losses and am confident I will do this week as well.

Tonight will be my 4th injection. I’ve decided to stay on the same 2.5 dose for another month as it seems to be working for me.
SW: 18st 1lb
W1: 17st 3lb
W2: 17st
today 16st 11lb

After a large loss on the 1st week (mainly water) weight loss seems to be steadying.
I am aiming for 2lb a week 🤞 I really have changed my whole way of eating and have started a brisk walk each evening for 30min planning to steadily increase this. It’s on a walking pad as I struggle to get out of the house.

A long way to go but it’s a start. Every now and then I’m totally overwhelmed/downbeat by how long it’s going to take me but I am determined.

I was about the get the 5th dose out!

Hey! We have similar stats atm! What is your goal weight and height if you dont mind me asking?