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.

Just saying I think it's a good idea to tell people close to you, because in the very unlikely event of an emergency, they can pass on info. For example, if you were in a crash, and needed surgery, they like to know, because obviously if it's emergency, you can't fast or stop the GLP before having it.

@hussherbye i put my stats into a TDEE calculator and then selected cutting, it worked out my cal deficit and my protein goals

So my day 2 update is that I feel very bloated and have been having some unpleasant sulphur burps!

I’ve found it a real struggle to eat 3 small meals and don’t feel I could eat any more.

I had yogurt, fruit and seeds for lunch, salmon and chickpeas for lunch and a small (for me!) portion of spaghetti bol for tea.

I think I’m at about 2.5l water.

I’m not sure if I’m meant to, but I’ve been tracking on nutracheck, and I’m not even at 1000kcal yet. I was hoping to hit 1200. Protein isn’t too bad - about 90g.

It really is a strange feeling!

This has also coincided with a monster period, so perhaps that’s not helped?

I started a couple of weeks ago and didn't join the June thread as it was already racing away so I might sneak in here if that's OK...

@hussherbye, if you use a TDEE calculator (google) it'll give you figure for calories to maintain your weight and also for 'cutting' (reducing usually 500 less) and for 'bulking' (for the body builders) . It'll also give you targets for protein ( usually 1,2 to 1,6g/kg of goal weight).
From my reading on threads here and vafious podcasts... Protein, fibre, water, sleep and strength training seem to be the keys. Small frequent meals with protein at each and avoid greasy/deep fried seems the most frequent advice..as well as keeping dose as low as poss as long as poss...now if i could just get started myself arfarf

Sometimes it's hard, isn't it, to do it all, especially to eat all the protein on GLP1

I’m using Glapp. It’s good so far, you can track side effects and mood and it tells you whereabouts in the cycle you are. I’m currently in cruise phase

Ooo so many of us and we haven't even got to the 1st of the month!

@Edinvillian the nurse told me that as long as it isn't over 30 at any point then it doesn't need to be kept in the fridge. Our house is very old and retains heat so I decided I will keep it in certainly for the summer but I wouldn't panic too much.

@MammaGnomes welcome. I was the same - did really well before my wedding then fell off the wagon. Great to hear that there haven't been many side effects. I was panicking about the feeling a bit hungry as well but I am trying to stay positive. I haven't felt starving yet which is good, normally, given what I am currently eating, I would have been super hangry and needing a lot to eat!

@doingitthistime always good to have people join. Well done on the maintaining!

@hussherbye - I have a lot to lose to I have gone with 1500 calories. I haven't hit that yet and am also stressing as I haven't got enough protein in I don't think. I looked online and they said 1850 calories based on my weight but I felt that was too high so am going with the 1500. If I lose too much weekly then I will up it a bit as would rather do it properly and have it stay off than crash and burn.

@RedFatball Welcome! I was exactly the same with the June thread. People felt a lot further in and I was hoping there would be some new starters here.

@Twinwife have you tried snacking in between meals on things like veg etc? Someone said to me that can help.

@BritbirdUK will give that a try. However feel a bit less bloated today ! Had a good breakfast with nearly 40g protein, good amount of fibre too. So pleased with that!

So, my day 3 update from yesterday. I had a really crazy day at work so it wasn't easy to eat/drink. I managed a LOT of water, at least 3L.

Food wise I struggled. I wasn't really that hungry and because of meetings and deadlines I couldn't get in snacks. I used 75g rice which was recommended for risotto and didn't even eat half of it. But on a positive note I have another portion for lunch one day.

At the pub I drank a ton of squash - nothing else really you can have. And I did allow myself 2 small chocolates from the winners tin. I enjoyed them and my brain was still saying "eat more" but I didn't. And I ignored the huge tray of crisps mid-way through.

Symptoms - I think my feeling full is indicated in my throat rather than my tummy (is that weird?!) I almost get a lump when I have eaten too much. Felt maybe a bit queasy but not properly. And headache I had for the first 2 days has gone.

Food noise - still there. Already I am thinking about what I should cook for dinner tonight. But I am able to resist it more. It doesn't help with the job I do. There is so much food available constantly if I want it. I keep telling myself I need to sell it not eat it!

Anyway, another day done. And apologies if I am talking too much. I often overshare and I don't really have anywhere aside from here.

@BritbirdUK I’ve gone for 1500 too, just over yesterday and have just finished logging today’s and I’m just over again (by 50) so happy with that- especially as my jabs haven’t even arrived yet! 🤣 I figure I’m getting a head start…I did feel hungry in the evening yesterday, I think I need to drink more water, only thing then is the constant trips to the toilet!!

im really enjoying being in control of what I eat- checking it out on MFP first and then choosing appropriately. Haven’t had a drink since Saturday, will probably have something tomorrow though, either a gin or wine. I’m looking for a good list of the best high protein foods if anyone has one?

I'm aiming for 1400 but I wonder if that might be a bit low. Jabbed this morning and I just feel like I can't eat anything at all right now

I'm really hoping this will help me ingrain some better habits for when I inevitably have to stop in a year or so... hopefully 4st lighter and well more able to exercise properly.

My TDEE has worked out at around 1400. Whenever I have dieted before I’ve tried to stick under 1200 so the extra cals feels like loads. There’s a reason under 1200 didn’t work though so I’m trusting the process.

feel hungry again today and have had a horrid headache. I’ve been super busy at work so not had chance to eat much which I think is the reason. I’ve managed to drink 2L though

@RedFatball how are you finding it two weeks in?

Also, how often are you weighing? I was going to stick to once a week but now I’m thinking maybe Mondays and Fridays, then I can keep an eye on weekends which are more likely to be my downfall

The absolute lack of food noise in my head is astounding. I have never in my life forgotten to eat or been distracted once food is in my head. Which was always. It feels really good so far

I'm a data junkie so every day but I'm using an app called Happy Scale which smooths the bumps out. It's free so I thought I'd give it a go. I'm also finding I'm much less anxious about days when I don't lose as I relax into the process

I love Happy Scale!

I have no idea about macros. Has anyone found anywhere good for people on a low carb diet?

My issue is that I have been on so many diets on and off, so I'm sure my TDEE has reduced. The issue is we lose muscle when we diet as well; hence, protein, protein, protein. Its just harder whEN on GLP1

I would start as high as possible; much better than starting too low. Dieting really messed my BMR up.

Hi, can I join you? I took my first Mounjaro jab a few hours ago and am now feeling a little apprehensive about possible side effects.

Over the years I’ve done all the usual diets and the weight just creeps back on. I’m in my 60s and have been overweight, and now obese, for the last 20 years. I can’t quite believe I have a shot (pardon the pun!) at being a healthy weight and feeling good about myself.

Only my husband and my sister know I’m doing this and I don’t expect to tell anyone else, for now at least. It’s so nice to see the support and encouragement on this thread already and I’d love to be a part of it.

I’m 5ft 1in and weigh 12st 7lbs which gives me a BMI of 33.1 and would ideally like to lose 3 stones.

Thanks for reading this far!

Please can I join? I probably ‘only’ have 2 stone to lose but being mid 50s, post menopausal and newly divorced i
need all the help I can get.
Am also acutely away my late DM
was extremely obese most of her adult life with a myriad of associated health issues.

Also hoping it also helps curve my poor drinking habits.

I am picking up my first prescription tomorrow and am really scared about side effects - what can I expect?

I have it still sitting in my fridge since December. It's still in date but someone was very disapproving in January and I couldn't work up the nerve to do it .Im terrified of getting it wrong. For some reason I have a mental block about injecting stuff into me.

Im going to start tomorrow. Does anyone else feel like this?

Hi hoping my MJ pen arrives tomorrow so can start but not had any comms from IQ doctor who I ordered from on Sunday night via DPD delivery - no emails or anything but payment has been taken.

me and DH both starting together, I’m 201lbs as of this morning, and just seem to be getting bigger despite cutting out a lot of junk and chocolates that I used to wolf down!

I took it 2 year ago and lost around a stone in about 3 months with awful sulphur burps - literally couldn’t be around people with the smell!

Hoping it’s different this time! I’m more active and walking more than I used to, joined gym and trying to make better food choices.

will weigh and measure on Jab day! Good luck all

i've just done my first ever Wegovy jab. It's a coincidence it's right at the start of the month but a happy coincidence as good timing for joining this thread. I'm nearly 13 stones, 5ft 5.5 ins, so BMI 29.8. No real medical conditions apart from (osteo)arthritis. So I know I couldn't get it on the NHS. So I've gone private online, and really I can't afford it but done it anyway. I'm hoping to obviously succeed at WL but thinking longer term I want to get my body and appetite used to new good habits. Have struggled with over-eating all my life. It's hell. I don't binge eat any more thank god, though I see over-eating often has the same energy (for me anyway.) Also I am absolutely looking forward to the experience of non-hunger, of not being driven and enslaved by my appetite. So I hope it works. Can someone tell me please: how long before I feel the effects, ie lose my appetite somewhat ? Thanks.