12 stone down and this is the first time I’ve ever been comfortable enough to show photos like this. Not because everything is perfect. It’s not. The loose skin on my stomach bothers me. I won’t pretend it doesn’t. Some days it’s the first thing I see. But I’d take this over where I was… every single time. Because this isn’t just weight loss. It’s getting my life back. Mounjaro helped me massively. Not as a magic fix, but as a tool that gave me control back when I didn’t have it. The loose skin? That’s part of the process. Maybe I’ll deal with it down the line. Maybe I won’t. For now, it’s a reminder of what I’ve done. A battle scar I’ve earned. If you’re at the start of this, don’t let the fear of loose skin stop you. That’s a better problem to have than the one I was living with before.

Evening all, I wrote a big update post and it didn't post for some reason! So here's what I remember from it! I took my third 0.25mg (titration dose) of ozempic/Wegovy on Friday night. I have lost 1.9kg week one and another 0.7kg week two, so I'm super thrilled to be responding this early. I have very little food noise. My appetite is reduced/low depending on the timing of the week. It has been so easy to make the changes to healthier options, that's where I've never found it easy before. This is such an amazing crutch in that area! I'm hoping that that stays with me as the doses go up....have heard lots of people say they got less of those effects on higher doses than the lower ones, which seems not ideal to say the least! My diet focus is on protein content instead of calorie goal/deficit. I'm aiming between for 140g protein per day....but I'm happy once I'm over 100g on a bad (v low appetite day) day. I'm finding that that is naturally keeping me in or around 15-1600cal per day....but I'm happy to be between 1500 and 1800 day to day for now. Will see how things continue, but I'm thrilled, beyond thrilled to have shown a response on these early doses to enable me to easily start making changes to my diet which I hope can become habit/established with the scaffolding of the medication. Open to using it long term at a low dose for maintenance, but my journey will be whatever it is. No major side effects apart from constipation....but I've got that massively improved by adding in psyllium Husk supplements this week. So hopefully it stays that day as I've got to add iron in for anaemia again this week. 🤞 I have had two totally unexpected side effects.....my lifelong insomnia is more or less gone ....I have ADHD and my inner monologue becomes oscar-worthy at night so I fluctuate between most of the time managing 4/5 hours with restless periods scattered in between (when I toss and turn so much I literally move the superking mattress off my edge of the bed despite having to 100kg+ bodies in the bed) to full no sleep insomnia nights every 10/14 days ish!!!! So no more tossing and turning, IF I wake, I'm asleep again in a couple of minutes. Sleepless ness was my norm, so it has exhausted me getting used to sleeping more as bizarre as that sounds. I think this weekend I'm finally getting used to it.....also I'm probably adjusting to the fatigue that the medication may have given me, still sleeping well so I'll take it!

I'm up and running. First starter dose done tonight! Unfortunately I got a migraine this afternoon so I might not be able to fully identify if I get headache/nausea as a side effect unless it's in a different part of my head. Plan is loads of water, protein prioritizing and fibre to see how I go over the weekend! I would love to start responding to these initial titration doses .... But I know I might not!

Hi everyone, Finally starting my GLP1 journey after YEARS of online lurking on social media accounts. Unfortunately Mounjaro won't be an option affordability wise, so I am hoping to get good results with Wegovy. GP prescribing today hopefully so I can bite the bullet and start this weekend. I had gastric bypass surgery 2016 and went from 146kg to 90, then with pregnancy and life in between I've been sitting circa 100kg for past 7 years, and now the last 6months ive crept up to 106/7. So time to act. Exercise is a little complicated by stage 4 OA in my knees with kneecap impingement-waiting on treatment for that in the coming weeks. So bending knees/kneeling is out for the moment. Home work out info with some basic dumb bells is the way I plan to go, plus loads of steps! Your home work out ideas you mentioned Mark would be much appreciated! Thanks all!

My daily target is around 2,750 calories and 200g+ protein. This is what a typical day looks like for me. Nothing fancy, just consistent. Breakfast 499 kcal | 36g protein - Whey protein shake (30g scoop) - 220ml whole milk - 40g porridge oats - Blueberries - Raspberries - Banana Why this works: Easy to get down, high protein, and sets the tone early. Alternatives: - Greek yoghurt + granola + fruit - Protein overnight oats - Eggs on toast + side of fruit - Skyr yoghurt bowl Lunch 594 kcal | 57g protein - High protein tortilla wrap - Chicken breast slices - Light cream cheese - Sweetcorn - Tomato - Spinach - High protein ready made soup (chicken & veg) Why this works: High protein without feeling heavy. Easy to prep or grab on the go. Alternatives: - Chicken salad bowl with rice or potatoes - Tuna wrap or sandwich - Lean beef mince with rice - Turkey + avocado wrap - Protein pasta with chicken Dinner 731 kcal | 57g protein - Chicken breast fillets - Stir fry veg - Curry sauce - Rice Why this works: Big protein hit in the evening without being complicated. Alternatives: - Lean steak + potatoes + veg - Salmon + rice + greens - Turkey mince chilli - Chicken fajita bowl - Prawn stir fry Snacks ~758 kcal | 94g protein - Babybel cheese - Fulfil protein bar - Protein mousse - High protein yoghurt - Whey protein shake Why this works: This is where most people fall short. Snacks are an easy way to top up protein without forcing big meals. Alternatives: - Boiled eggs - Cottage cheese + fruit - Beef jerky - Protein puddings - Extra shakes if needed Daily Totals - Calories: 2,582 kcal (slightly under target) - Protein: 245g The Simple Strategy - Build every meal around protein - Add carbs and fats after - Use snacks to fill the gaps - Don’t rely on one big meal to hit your target On Mounjaro, appetite drops. That’s exactly why this matters. If you don’t plan it, you’ll under-eat protein without realising.