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Weekly Progress and Insights

I started my third pen in week 9. I read a review from someone that said their new pen from Click2Pharmacy didn’t work. This caused me a bit of anxiety that I would have problems with this. But it was a needless worry, the pen worked fine. It was a helpful reminded that I need to be careful how much I read online.

The change on the scales is going well, but visually I don’t see a huge difference. I am not sure what I expected if I am honest. I think so far the weight loss has been even across my body. This is good, and I hope it continues this way.

My clothes are feeling looser. I need to go through them at some point, as I have clothes that were too tight. It would be good to see if that has changed. It may also be nice to have some non scale victories to help fuel my enthusiasm.

I am using my vibration plate more often. I am not only using it in the usual “standing” position, I am using it when I am sat working. My role is desk based, and sometimes I sit for long periods of time. I find using it on my legs whilst I work helps get the blood flowing. Not sure how effective it is, but it feels invigorating, which I guess is enough of a benefit.

A disgusting finding I have encountered is that after using it for 15 minutes, I have to go to the toilet. For anyone experiencing constipation as a side effect of one these weight loss pens, I recommend trying this as a potential remedy. Please note, I am not a medical professional, vibration plates are not be suitable for everyone. You should always speak to your doctor about your individual situation before starting any diet or exercise program.

Dose and injection site

Week 9 – 5mg Mounjaro – Injected into upper right stomach.

Week 10 – 5mg Mounjaro – Injected into upper left stomach.

You need to change the location of your injection site each week. I am following a 4 week rotation plan. (Week 1 right side upper. Week 2 left side upper. Week 3 right side lower. Week 4 left side lower.). That way I will always know which location I am using, and reduce the risk of swelling or irritation. You can change between stomach, thigh and back of the arm as well. I am only planning to inject into my stomach.

Side effects experienced

None noticed.

For some reason every time I start a new pen, or get to the end of a pen I have anxiety that this will be the time side effects will appear. For now, I remain grateful that I seem to have been unaffected in negative ways.

What have I been eating and drinking

My breakfast go to breakfast is a high protein. plain yogurt, with a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. I am also adding some sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. I tried cutting the cost by using frozen berries, but they seem to go mushy when I defrost them. If anyone has any tips on how to overcome this would be great to share. For now I will go back to fresh berries as being inedible is not a saving.

I am also trying to change up the fruit occasionally, to add in different options like pomegranate seeds.

For lunch I have been having soup. I tried tinned soups to reduce the cost, but found the taste poor and the texture made me feel queasy. It is no good saving money if I am put off eating the food.

I decided to try some cheese on toast. It was something I used to eat a lot of before. Two slices was never enough. This time, I only managed a slice and a half (because I pushed myself to eat past feeling full, not good). I enjoyed the taste, as I love a strong cheddar. Sadly, a few hours later, I felt very unwell. My IBS flared up massively. I get the same reaction when I have milk. I hadn’t eaten any cheese in more than two months, then had a large amount. I need to try some cheese again another day, but a smaller amount and when my symptoms are settled.

Dinners have still mostly been pork chops or chicken with lots of different veg options and some form of potato. I try to mix in some stir fry’s and the occasional pasta bolognaise. It may seem boring, but I am enjoying the taste. It is also helping me to focus on the levels of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats and fibre. I also know exactly what I am eating.

This process is about building healthy habits after all.

My intake averages between 1000 and 1200 calories a day. Lower than it should be, but I feel full, and can’t eat any more.

Weight check

Week 9 – Another 2 pound loss this week, I am now 17 stone 9.4 pounds. I have been weighing myself every morning (I have become a little obsessed). My weight has been bouncing up and down. I need to try to only do a weigh in once a week.

Week 10 -Slightly smaller drop this week of 1.4 pounds which puts me on exactly 17 stone 8 pounds. A little disappointing, but a loss is a loss, and the numbers continue in the right direction.

This brings my total to 1 stone and 12 pounds, in 10 weeks. I am close to that 2 stone marker.