..but no. I haven't "eaten my feelings" and binged away on carbs and alcohol. I think this is a good opportunity for me to try and break some- lifelong- habits like emotional eating. This medication gives me a bit of space and clarity, which I didn't expect.

Just hit my 4 stones loss! That is 56 pounds since Sept.Things have been a bit crap, personally -I am a carer for my mum, who is living with stage 4 breast and secondary cancers - usually this would be when my comfort eating would crank into overdrive,especially during the 109 days of cold January..

Happy Christmas/ Seasons Greetings! Today was another day of weird firsts. I managed to cook an entire Christmas dinner without picking at the food while preparing it! I then sat down and ate until I was full, then stopped! I had 1 glass of red wine and found it a little heavy, so switched to water!

I finally drank alcohol..well, it is my birthday! I was very worried about how alcohol would be tolerated, as I haven't imbibed for over 3 months and am now 40 pounds lighter! I was actually fine, although my stomach was a little bit off when I came home. I had around 6 gin and tonics though..

Of course, being fatter to begin with means that although I can feel it in my clothes, I would think it will take another 30+ pounds l before friends really notice. No "Wow!" Factor yet. But, every time I marvel at myself being unconcerned by a hot buffet or cake shop window, I do my own little'wow'

Well, I have just done my 12 weeks weigh-in, and I am down 35 pounds! I am really happy and can feel the benefits,including how easily I can get around now, and my energy levels are great. I used to nap whenever I got a chance. Very sloth like. Now I don't think twice to run upstairs for something!

I guess I escape a lot of criticism as I am so overweight. Not for being overweight, you understand - that comes with its own set of judgements! But my diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea mean I am perceived by some as being 'worthy' of the medication, I guess. Which is nonsense, btw!

I was wondering how other people feel about sharing the fact they take Mounjaro? Do people respond negatively or positively? There seems to be a huge backlash in the press, and I wonder why? Do people think we are 'cheating' in some way? What do you think? What have your experiences been?

So, before beginning this journey, I was drinking a bottle of red wine, maybe 3 times a week. I drank diet soda daily and had for about 30+ years. Since day 1 of my first injection, my urge for them has evaporated. It's really odd! It wasn't a 'diet' thing, just a 'didn't want to anymore' thing!

Also, my blood sugar has come down tremendously, too. This means my tiredness during the day has disappeared. However, one negative is that I struggle to get to sleep at night. Once asleep, I stay asleep, but getting there..
I bought some CBD oil, and that seems to help.

O.k..so now the big question. Have I lost any weight?Well. I am 9 weeks in and *drum roll, please* Yes! So far, I am down 26 pounds. I have averaged around a 3.5 Ib each week.

Here is a thing - I have never felt sick or been sick.Yes, I can look at tasty carb rich favourites with disinterest (an absolute first for me), but I have really enjoyed the food that I have eaten.
I follow the Freshwell App, recommended by my diabetic nurse. It is clear and straightforward.

So, I began on 2.5mg, which is a loading -or titration- dose, to get your body used to the tirzepatide. My G.P. switched me to 5mg after 4 weeks, which seemed right, as the ' food noise' had started to return a little bit.

I think the thing that caught me completely off guard was when the ' food noise' stopped. I honestly didn't realise how much time I spent thinking about planning my next meal, snack, where to eat out..the absence of that was almost bewildering! I thought everyone thought like me. But apparently not.

I was really nervous about starting. Getting to grips with the pen and injecting myself. However, you don't feel a thing, and practice makes perfect. Now, 8 weeks on, I do it without thinking..

I decided to start this account as I have just moved over here and couldn't see anyone else talking about it. And I figure it is a kinda personal journal too..

Hi everyone ( hello?) I am 56, and started Mounjaro after a visit to a diabetic nurse who weighed me at 20 stones 2 pounds. I am 5 foot 2. I started on 2.5 mg on 23rd September 2024.