Five weeks on Mounjaro and finally feeling in control of food

[LumpkinPumpkin]

Because I don’t want to be ‘that person’ in real life, I really need to share this win with someone! (I have a few friends for whom ‘I lost weight’ is their whole personality and fuck me it’s dull). I wore the same pair of shorts today that I happened to be wearing when I realised how bad things had gotten. I’ve now been on mounjaro for 5 weeks now and have lost about a stone. I’m starting to actually see/feel the difference!

I’ve been struggling with binge eating for years. I have ADHD and all I thought about from the moment I woke up until I went to sleep was my next sugar fix. I couldn’t say no, ever. The only thing that stopped me from really ballooning was the amount of exercise I did, but even then my weight kept creeping up. I started ADHD meds about 8 months ago thinking they might help but sadly they have done nothing to my appetite.

Since I started the mounjaro I just don’t think about food. I eat at mealtimes, I might feel peckish if I’m due to eat, but I’m not grabbing a donut because I’m starving every couple of hours! I feel like I can actually enjoy my life! I’m exercising less because I don’t feel like I need to justify my weight with ‘but I’m still really fit’ or punish myself for overeating.

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Its so liberating isn't it! Well done

It’s literally one of the best things I’ve ever done.

Can definitely see a difference. Congrats! now please share your story on those slimming threads where people are dithering about taking it, so many are holding themselves back from real progress. Keep it up OP!

I am considering trying WLIs and can identify with your situation. I don't have a lot to lose, I exercise a lot and already eat a healthy diet but I snack/binge, have the constant food noise and find it really hard work to say 'no' to food.

Have you found that you can still eat enough so that you have enough energy to exercise?

Do you think you would stay on a low dose of WLIs long term?

You look fab and you can see you’ve slimmed down.

i just feel like my body is now operating normally, but im the opposite I exercise more, im in the gym 5 days a week and i work out harder, my energy levels are through the roof, and i now look defined and toned. I’ve been maintaining on a low dose for about 18 months. And lost about 6 and a half stone, during the weight loss phase.

I just read the following article on substack and found it really interesting (it's written by a nutritionist) Definitely food for thought as it points out a number of the pitfalls with WLIs. If you're trying to decide whether or not to take them, or the long term effects, it might be an interesting read.

wyldwomenwellness.substack.com/p/the-fine-print-of-glp-1s?utm_source=multiple-personal-recommendations-email&utm_medium=email&triedRedirect=true

I have read the first bit of that article.

My prescriber is very clear to me that I should keep up protein, fibre and water intake and do strength training. You have to use the drug correctly and come off it if the side effects are too severe. Just like every drug ever authorised,

@whirlyhead oh dear! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

Would you happily take medical advice from the bloke propping up the bar in your local pub?

This is no different.

Surely you realise that the term “Nutritionist” means feck all? Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist with absolutely no formal training whatsoever compared to “Dietician” which means they are certified health professionals.

Honestly, this writer is such a fraud!
Read this paragraph she wrote and let it make sense. 😳🤣🤣🤣

“…Patients starting a GLP-1 frequently tell me, “I’m only doing this because I’ve tried everything else.”
I can tell you right now they have not tried everything. They have definitely not tried the most important thing….faith.”

I did look up the author and she has a BSc in public health science and master’s degree in Integrative Health and Clinical Nutrition so I assumed she wasn't a total charlatan!

I found it interesting in regards to the long term impact on your body. It's always interesting to read a range of opinions, and if you are looking at taking these drugs, I do think considering the long term effects is important. That's all!

The paragraph you quote, if you read it in context with the preceding and following paragraphs, does make sense to me.

I did look up the author and she has a BSc in public health science and master’s degree in Integrative Health and Clinical Nutrition so I assumed she wasn't a total charlatan!

Sure - and lots of people with similar and higher qualifications see benefits in the drugs.

@whirlyhead She’s American and about as believable as Gillian McKeith who also espoused lots of pseudo scientific nonsense that people inc. the media, slavishly followed until she was exposed and vilified for having purchased her doctorate.

So many wannabe’s trying to make a quick buck from the gullible these days.

@LumpkinPumpkin you look healthier already!

Are you taking waist and neck measurements as well as weight? It’s fun to watch those shrinking too and hip:waist measurements are important health indicators.

Good luck for the next few months! Enjoy your journey!

I do have to think a bit harder about what I am eating at times. I’m definitely finding longer sessions harder - which is one thing I was quite worried about. I’ve put marathon training on the back burner and will pick up distance if/when I feel the need to. At the moment I’m happy just doing a a combination of cycling, rowing, lifting, swimming, and short runs when the mood takes me. I’m still getting a solid 5/6 sessions per week in. I’m just not feeling like I need to do hours and hours to punish myself!

I’m not sure what I’ll do long term. I think once I’m down to goal weight I’ll try a few months off and see how it goes. I’m kind of hoping with time that the habit/cravings might get broken. But I’m realistic enough to know that this might have to be a longer term commitment.

Thanks @LumpkinPumpkin

I also use exercise as a bit of a punishment and 'Come on, you fat fuck' is a common internal motivator, which even I know is not great!

That's such a brilliant win well done! I felt the biggest change was finally having some peace from the constant food noise , sh3- med with MJ has helped me build healthier habits without feeling like I'm constantly fighting cravings

@ElaraWillowMontrose
what is sh3- med? A typo?