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.

Fridays used to mean one thing for me. Switch off. Overdo it. Start again Monday. That cycle kept me stuck for years. Now it’s different. Not perfect, just different. The weekend isn’t something I “survive” anymore. It’s something I plan for. Because let’s be honest, this is where most people lose momentum. Routines go out the window. Food, drinks, late nights, everything stacks up. Then Monday comes with guilt and you feel like you’re back at square one. You’re not. But you do need a bit of awareness going into it. So here’s how I approach weekends now: I don’t aim for perfection. I aim for control. If I’m going out, I know in advance what I’m doing. I’m not making decisions in the moment when willpower is low. I keep one or two non-negotiables. For me that’s movement and not completely losing the head with food. And most importantly, I don’t let one decision turn into a full weekend write-off. That “ah sure it’s the weekend” mindset is what keeps people stuck. You can enjoy your weekend and still move forward. It doesn’t have to be one or the other. So quick check in: What’s one thing you’re committing to this weekend that keeps you on track? Let me know.

If you’ve started using a GLP-1 and suddenly feel like you have to defend yourself… you’re not imagining it. The reaction to these medications is strong. And most of it doesn’t line up with reality. Let’s break down what people actually say. “Just stop taking it and see what happens.” That logic doesn’t apply to any other medical treatment. Blood pressure meds, cholesterol meds, insulin… none of them are expected to keep working after you stop. So why are GLP-1s treated differently? “Just eat less and move more.” People have been trying that for years. The issue isn’t effort. It’s that for a lot of people, their body is working against them the whole time. These medications help level that playing field. “It’s the easy way out.” There’s nothing easy about trying to lose weight when your hunger, cravings, and energy are all working against you. GLP-1s don’t remove effort. They make your effort actually work. “It’s cheating.” Cheating what exactly? Struggling? Staying stuck? Repeating the same cycle over and over?No one calls it cheating when someone treats blood pressure or diabetes. But when it comes to weight, suddenly suffering is expected. “You’ll gain it all back.” Most people regain weight after diets too. That’s not a GLP-1 issue. That’s how long-term weight regulation works. The difference here is support. “You just need more discipline.” That’s a misunderstanding of how obesity works. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about hormones, appetite regulation, and how your body defends its weight. What This Actually Comes Down To: These medications work. And for some people, that’s uncomfortable to watch. Because it challenges the idea that weight loss has to be a constant struggle. So instead of understanding, people dismiss. Instead of learning, they criticise. If you’re on this journey and hearing the noise: You don’t need to justify improving your health. You don’t need permission to use something that works.

I’ve got about 4 lbs left to lose to get to a BMI 24.9. However, I suspect I’ve got about 10-14 lbs to lose really. I’ve not lost loads weekly or overall. I’ve been a slow loser with losing 0.5 or 1 bs a week for two weeks then nothing then the pattern resumes. It’s taken me a year and the highest I’ve gone up to to 10 mgs which I’ve been on for about 3-4 months. Naturally the weight is slowing down but it’s really slowing down. I need to lose the weight and then get to maintenance and do what I need to do then etc. For months I’ve worked with some hunger and reduced suppression but I’ve noticed I really get hungry and can eat more if I’m not careful. It’s like I’m not taking it anymore. I also used to get reduced inflammation but that’s come back too. To be honest, I’m starting to feel fed up, thinking I’ve got so close but I’m not going to lose the weight. I think it’s been a waste of time and money. I’ve considered stopping. Some doctor suggested a reset on MJ but a lot of people report when resuming MJ it’s not so effective as first time round. I’m not sure what to do. I’ve considered all the approaches - protein, how much I’m eating and exercise etc. However, I’m considering increasing the dose or shall I split my current dose and administer twice a week? Thoughts greatly appreciated.

Some people shouldn’t be increasing their dose right now. Not because the medication “isn’t working”…but because they’re using higher doses to cover up bad habits. If you’re: Barely eating, Not hitting protein, Not moving your body. Ignoring the basics Then pushing your dose up isn’t progress. It’s avoidance. A higher dose won’t fix poor structure. It just makes it easier to ignore it for a while. And eventually… it catches up. More fatigue. More muscle loss. More plateaus. Then what? Increase again? There’s a point where you have to actually build habits alongside the medication. Otherwise you’re just leaning on it. The goal isn’t to be on the highest dose possible. The goal is to get results on the lowest effective dose while actually learning how to live like this. A lot of people won’t like that… but it’s true. Be honest, are you increasing your dose because you need to… or because it’s easier?