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Weight loss chat

A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Has anyone lost weight without the jabs ?

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thethreegreens · Yesterday 18:55

Nowadays I see so many posts about weightloss and then about the weight loss jabs and pills, has anyone lost weight without using the medication ? I’m really big for what I was before and uncomfortable but feel like I’ll just fail also taking the jabs medication is not an option for me

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anonymoususer9876 · Today 20:31

Ilovemum · Today 18:52

I lost 70kg naturally, but back on 60kg- pregnancy, hubby being ill and losing the time for the gym and time to mwalprep...
I have been back on it- and lost nearly 25kg in 2 years (with 8 months of high stress life living in hotels and 2 miscarriages).... Only 35kg to go and only trying to lose 2-3kg a month- mainly as I often put 2.5kg back on during the week of my period...
For me if I don't have time to meal plan/prep it all goes to pot....

I agree with not having time to plan and prep. At least an hour of my free time in the evening is now cooking from scratch and prepping breakfast and lunch for the following working day.

Monkeytennis97 · Today 20:34

I’m doing it now. Just over 3 months in and 33lbs down (long way to go still!)

SilenceInside · Today 20:35

It's worth remembering that the OP has said quite clearly that she is not able to take GLP1s, so all this discussion about them is moot.

Losing weight clearly can be done without medical support, but it is a harder task and has its own challenges. I would suggest that the OP starts with simply tracking what she's eating now, and then making small manageable changes that are something that she can stick to long term. One small change every few weeks would soon add up to long term change.

@thethreegreens you could self refer or ask your GP to refer you to the NHS weight management service in your area, and you may be able to access some support that way assuming your BMI is in the obese range.

kalokagathos · Today 21:03

I did with dripping all carbs other than bulgur etc

FairViewRosie25 · Today 21:08

WTF

CHATTY264 · Today 21:11

BoilingHotand50something · Yesterday 19:38

Yes! I have done it twice. First time I low carbed which I found easy but then a few spanners in the works threw me off, and had quite a long spell of weight gain.!This time by only eating in an 8 hour window - usually between midday and 8pm. With tea and coffee outside that window. Again, found it easy. Very slow and steady weight loss but I honestly really suit this way of eating. So I am hopeful the loss will continue and then I can maintain via the same method.

Can I ask, with tea and coffee outside your window . Do you stick to black? I’d like to try intermittent fasting but I love my morning coffee with milk and sweeteners too much !

susiedaisy1912 · Today 21:17

I lost the same two stones several times over without Mounjaro and the last time when I just turned 50 it took me nearly a year. A year of being hungry no matter how healthy I ate. A year of more migraines than ever because I was so hungry all the time. It was soul destroying. Fast forward to 54 years old and I started taking Mounjaro and it’s changed my life. The constant hunger and anxiety around food has significantly reduced and I’m able to control my eating habits for the first time in my adult life. I’ve lost nearly 7 stones and feel so much better.

toadinthewotsit · Today 21:29

Just come out of hospital and the weight loss is noticeable. Why? Portion control. Three meals a day.Lots of water.My appetite has reset and amazingly I'm never hungry until mealtimes.I don't think about food, or treats or snacks.I had no idea my view of normal portions was so out of touch with reality!

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