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Weekly Progress and Insights

I have been feeling a bit deflated. This is due to several different frustrations and sad anniversaries. I am frustrated that the loss so far is not visible. I’m not sure what I had expected, and I know I have a long way to go to reach my final goal.

If I take a step back and look at it objectively, I am progressing well. I started with a total of about 10 stone to lose. So far I have had 12 injections, and apart from one week initially, I have had a steady loss. And this loss has been without really trying. How can that be disappointing?

I guess in part it is that I haven’t really started on the exercise element. On top of this, I am having to fully face up to what I did to myself. What I allowed to happen. In my head I saw myself as I was, but a bit bigger. But I am way passed that. So I am more disappointed with myself than the loss.

I know there has been a change as the clothes I had been wearing are now loose and baggy. They are starting to look bad. At my current size and shape I think everything looks bad in me. I have managed to get back into a smaller pair of jeggings (I wear jeggings as I like the look of jeans, but they are more comfortable). That is a huge positive.

This is also a good example of how Mounjaro is helping me. Usually the feelings of disappointment would lead me to giving up and overeating. Mounjaro is giving the space to feel the emotions. It is allowing me to work my way through them, instead of eating my way through. Even in the moments of frustration, of disappointment, of the length of the journey ahead, I am not losing focus on the goal.

The next step is to think about exercise. Walking is probably the best start point for me. The only difficulty with that is feeling unsafe when I go outside. That has limited me greatly. My house and garden are not really big enough to be able to walk. I have been thinking about getting a walking pad for a few weeks. I kept talking myself out of it as I hate to spend money. I am already investing in myself with the injections, to not focus on adding fitness in, I would be wasting my money.

So I have ordered a walking pad from Amazon. After reading lots of reviews and lists of “the top 5” walking pads, I opted for the MERACH Under Desk Walking Pad Treadmill. I found it it when it was on offer at £140 including delivery. Now I have to make myself use it.

About ten years ago I had a Fitbit. I know I live a very sedentary lifestyle, and I also know how easy it is for me to lie to myself. So I decided to invest in a smart watch to keep me on track. Again, I did some research on the different smart watches available and eventually opted for the Fitbit Charge 6.

Dose and injection site

Week 11 – 5mg Mounjaro – Injected into lower right stomach.

Week 12 – 5mg Mounjaro – Injected into lower 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

No side effects noticed. I feel like I have been really lucky so far. Having said that, I have noticed an increase in the amount f hair I lose on a daily basis. I am lucky in that I have very fine hair, but lots of it, but is something I will need to monitor.

Week 11 I had to go to the London office for a meeting. This made taking food with me very difficult as I try not to carry too much. This meant I had to buy food out. As I would have done pre Mounjaro, I opted for a chicken ceaser wrap. As I didn’t want crisps (this was the only option for a side), and I already had water, I didn’t get it as a meal deal. I am not sure if it was a coincidence, but a few hours later I had a really bad flare up of my IBS. It was so severe it took me by surprise and I spend most of the evening running to the toilet. Even after going to bed, I kept waking up having to run to the toilet.

Whilst I know this may just have been an odd coincidence, it left me feeling anxious. When I had to go to London the following week I took some fruit and some nuts to snack on through the day. This meant I could avoid having to buy anything, or carry too much. The food suppression is still strong, so it is more about making sure I eat rather than feeling the urge to eat.

What have I been eating and drinking

I seem to have got into a routine with eating the same foods. This is something I need to focus on, to widen the options.

Weight check

Week 11 – Another 2 pound loss this week, I am now 17 stone 6 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 12 – My weight keeps dropping in exact pounds. This week I am another 2 pounds down, I am now 17 stone 4 pounds.

This brings my total loss to 2 stone and 1 pounds, in 12 weeks.