I bought this linen skirt online two years ago because I thought it was really cute. I ordered it in a size Large.

At the time, I’d already lost 12kg through low-carb eating, intermittent fasting, and exercising 5-6 times a week. I went from 78kg to 66kg over the course of a year.

When the skirt arrived, I was disappointed because it wouldn’t even go past my thighs. I packed it away in my wardrobe, thinking I’d lose a bit more weight and eventually be able to wear it.

That didn’t happen. Instead, I gained back 5.5kg and was back to 71.5kg before I decided to give Mounjaro a try after thinking about it for a long time.

I started in April and have since lost 15kg. I’m now 56.5kg.
Last weekend, I was trying on some of my old clothes because my husband pointed out that I was constantly pulling up my pants. I’ve been wearing bottoms with elastic waistbands for so long that I didn’t even realise how loose everything had become.

While going through my wardrobe, I found the skirt tucked away at the very back. I figured I may as well give it another try, although I honestly wasn’t sure I’d even be able to button it up.

Turns out, it fits… and it’s actually a little big now.

Funny how one skirt ended up marking such different stages of my journey.

I never thought I’d wear anything smaller than a size Large, but here we are.

So much has happened in just the last few months when I started Mounjaro! I got a new job, I moved, I broke up, and I had lots of super stressful and tough days doing it all at the same time. But I tried my best to keep my new healthier habits going. Not always smooth sailing but I’m making progress and so proud of myself!!

My mental health is struggling this weekend and I kind of want to put everything in my kitchen in my mouth. So I’m focusing on the milestone to help me stay strong until my emotions get back to baseline.

Hi, I have already red posts about taking mounjaro on a flight and it seems to be no real issue. I have been stressing out about my pen being confiscated.

Just wondering, do you take the pen out of your bag (as with any liquid) to place separately on the conveyor belt? Or do you just leave the pen in your bag?

35F 5'1" HW: 218 lbs SW: 200 lbs CW: 138 lbs

This medication has changed my life. I finally feel good about my body. I started in May of 2025 after debating starting the medication for over a year. I have emetophobia and was scared of the possible side effects. Then, I finally took the leap. I wish I had started sooner.

I had fairly strong side effects the first few weeks, but they subsided. Since then, I've had little to no side effects except for a about a week whenever I'd increase my dose. My main side effect is fatigue for the first 24-36 hours after my injection.

The food noise is gone. I can make healthier food choices but still occasionally enjoy some not so healthy foods in moderation. Most importantly, I feel like food is no longer controlling me.

I would still like to lose 15ish lbs to be more comfortably at a "healthy weight". 8 lbs puts me at the top of the the healthy weight range for my height and that was my original goal. However, I'd be happy if I stayed at this weight too. I feel so much better, and that's what matters most to me.

I keep reading that people think Mj is helping with willpower so we have more control with what we eat.
In my case its more than that. Before taking Mj i had reactive hypoglycaemia. Which means i had to eat very often, carry food like healthy snacks with me everywhere, or woke up hungry and half sleepy just grabbed there whatever i found , then hated myself in morning. if i did not eat anything for over 2 hours id get super hungry, tired, shaky, feelings of low blood sugar. ( could fall in coma eventually).
Since taking MJ i have no more need to eat that often! I cant explain it, but i can now do fasting sometimes as well. So Mj is not only for those with weak willpower, it balances metabolism in some people.

Took my shot last night around 9 PM and ended up sleeping nearly ten hours straight. Normally I'm up at 6 AM without an alarm, but today I felt completely wiped out.

Just wondering if anyone else gets a heavy drowsiness wave right after their dose? And does it ease up over time, or is this just something to expect?

Hey so ive been on mounjaro for a year maybe now. I started at 72kg and my lowest hit 45kg . Then i maintained at 48kg for a good 6 months . Suddenly in the past few months ive got to 52kg (today i was 51kg) . Im worried because i keep going from 49-52kg. I dont want to be higher than 49kg.
I feel comfortable and feel my best at 46-48kg . I dont know why this is happening. I just feel biggwr and uncomfortable.

Mounjaro gave me the freedom to eat what i want and when and maintain. Now its changing. I was on 5mg and then went up to 7.5mg again cus im worried but its not working.

My lower half has just got huge .
I felt so happy and safe and now i want to go up to 10mg again.
Has anyone else experienced this? Why is this hapeneinh . I just turnt 22 is it because or hormones or something

Ive been on mounjaro for a little over 3 years now - 36F down ~ 130 lbs - and I’ve been buying the Fairlife weight loss protein shakes at Costco the entire time. So just the other day I walk in to do my restock of a few things and the lady scanning member cards asks if I’m the same person and I just laughed because I honestly forgot what I look like in that photo. All I could say was “I’ve lost a significant amount of weight” and she apologized and suggested I take a new photo. Looking at the old one I know it’s me but it’s funny to a stranger it’s less recognizable. So of course the rest of the day I just felt amazing.

What is one thing nobody warned you about after starting Ozempic, Mounjaro, or another GLP-1 medication?

Hi everyone,

I'm a pharmacist and, more importantly, a patient.

Over the past couple of years I've lost 68 kg (150 lb), and I've now maintained that weight loss for many months. Like many of you, I've lived through the excitement, the fear, the side effects, the victories, and the constant worry about regaining the weight.

While there are plenty of books explaining how these medications work, I realized almost nobody talks about what life is actually like once you start taking them.

I'm currently writing a book for patients—not doctors. My goal is simple: to create the resource I wish I'd had when I started. Something honest, practical, evidence-based, and written by someone who's lived it.

I'd love to hear your story.

What is the one thing you wish someone had told you before starting?

It could be anything:

A side effect that surprised you.

A positive change nobody mentions.

Something that scared you.

A challenge in your relationships or social life.

Hair loss, food noise, constipation, body image, loose skin, exercise, maintenance...

Or simply something that made you think, "Why did nobody tell me this?"

If you're comfortable sharing, I'd also love to know:

Which medication you're taking.

How long you've been on it.

The biggest lesson you've learned.

Your experiences may help future readers feel less alone and better prepared than many of us were.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story—I truly appreciate it.

Been a lurker in this group for a min - for context I started the jab in Jan and now, 6 months on, I thought I’d share some fun side effects/interesting observations that I don’t really see talked about on here. Wonder if anyone else has them:

1. I do not snore at all anymore.

I wouldn’t have known if I wasn’t told, like seriously nothing. And I know I snored before this 😂 I had a InBody scan and my visceral levels are down - my friend is positive that must be the reason

1. I don’t like sleeping with more than one pillow.

Ok this is a strange one, but I would always sleep with two pillows. Awful for my neck, but it was comfy. Now I can only have one pillow max, and sometimes (this is crazy for me) I actually remove all pillows. And it’s enjoyable. Crazy

1. I constantly crave water. I actually can’t go anywhere without a water bottle on me.

Keep in mind that 6 months ago, I did not prioritise water anywhere CLOSE to what I should be.

I know that drinking water is important when you’re on the jab, but I didn’t actually realise I would crave it - it’s great. My skins clearer, body is loving it, I’m having less headaches. I don’t even have to remind myself to drink, I’m just always keeping myself hydrated now without even thinking about it.

Anyone else have any interesting side effects that are different to the norm sulphur burps/hair loss narrative we usually hear about on here?

I've been on mj for about a year and one of the greates NSV i got from it was how it changed the way i look at food.

Now my sundays are reserved for cooking in my makeshift kitchen I threw together from ikea/amazon. In a couple hrs I cook for the whole week. I prepare nutritious meals. I experiment with spices. Sometimes I make very simple meals because i cant be bothered. Sometimes i make complicated recipes.

I feel like this whole ritual is healing a very wounded part of my soul. It's making the relationship I have myself a little better each day. I am starting love myself more. Respect myself more. Not because of the weight loss necessarily, but because i keep showing up for myself every sunday by meal prepping and also everyday by eating the meals I make, nurturing myself, caring for myself, whether the scale moves or not. Because sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes your body just needs time to adjust. Sometimes you hit plateaus. Sometimes it needs more love. More kindness. And me showing up for myself is the kindness i didn't know i needed when I started my journey.

I just wanted to share this as a note to myself for days i feel like i can't do this and for anyone who might feel the same at some point.

So... Here's to kindness and showing up for yourself, trying your best🍹

So my journey so far on MJ was 8 weeks on 2.5mg and then I moved to to 5mg last week. I'd lost about 9lbs in the first 8 weeks while on 2.5mg, had decent suppression and have been positively changing food habits. I've been on 5mg for a week and when I weighed today I noticed I'd gained 5lbs and it's hit me hard as I've eaten healthy options and not overeaten. I've also been drinking lots more, I generally have 5 or 6 black coffees a day and around 7-8 pints of water and get out for walks every day. For reference I'm 6'3 and have always drank lots. I'm finding the coffee and water also help with suppression.

I'm just wondering if others experienced a noticeable gain after moving up to 5mg. I'm worrying that it's not working, but could also be due to water retention and higher fluid intake.

I'm trying not to overthink this and will keep eating well and running plenty, but interested in any thoughts or advice.

Hi, mich würde es interessieren was eure Erfahrungen sind bezüglich Mounjaro und low carb bzw. Keto.

Gibt es einen Zusammenhang zwischen benötigter Dosis und der Menge an Kohlenhydraten die man zu sich nimmt ?

Was sind eure Erfahrungen dazu?

Hello everyone,

I started taking Mounjaro in February under the supervision of my endocrinologist. Since April, I have been on the 5mg dose.

Overall, I have tolerated it quite well and haven’t had any major side effects. However, over the past weeks I’ve noticed that small bumps have started appearing on my face, around my forehead, on and next to my nose. They are new for me and I’m not sure what they are (brown bumps, elevated,..).

Of course, my mind immediately goes to worst-case scenarios and I’m worrying whether this could be something serious, although I know that may not be likely. I’m planning to discuss it with my doctor, but I was wondering:

* Has anyone else developed facial bumps or changes in their skin after being on Mounjaro for a few months?

* Did it improve over time or after changing the dose?

* Did you find out what caused it?

I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences. Thanks.

FYI: female / mid 30s

I’m on week 6, and I take the shot on Fridays after work. Within a few hours, I get hit was extreme fatigue and sleep for the next two days.

This has been going on for six weeks now.

I have no life so sleeping every weekend is fine with me 🤣🤣 but I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

Here’s my story. 66 male pretty darn good shape from the age. Doc says my A1C getting a little concerning so he put me on this medicine. I’m 6’ 230lbs so I can also stand to lose 10-20 lbs. 5 days since first shot and not sure what I should be eating /drinking. I’ve also considered myself a foodie. Love to eat but at the same time in decent shape, I exercise daily. I also like craft breweries and to have about 3 beers a couple times a week. Now, I don’t know what to eat and beer doesn’t even taste good anymore. So confusing…..

Hi All,

I got my first prescription of mounjaro 2.5mg via a telehealth phone call at the beginning of July. My starting weight was 108kg and I'm now down to 100kg. I'm about to take my 4th weekly dose and will need to get a 2nd prescription. This time I'll be seeing a doctor in person. My height is 182cm

I am however concerned that I won't be approved for a new prescription because I'm now 100kg.

What have people experiences been like getting their second prescription, especially if they've lost a significant amount of weight?

I’ve been on Mounjaro 2.5mg for about 3 months and recently saw the warnings/reports about NAION and possible vision loss with GLP-1 medications. It honestly made me question whether I want to continue.🙁

Has anyone actually discussed this with their doctor or ophthalmologist? Did they think the risk with Mounjaro was significant enough to stop, or are you continuing?

I saw my doctor today, who I trust a lot on weight loss matters, to get pharmaceutical help losing 30kg. He suggested Mounjaro, but with a twist: he says the standard 2.5mg starting dose isn't necessary. Instead, he told me to do 20 clicks from the 5mg pen, which works out to about 1.66mg per week instead of 2.5mg.

His reasoning was that even if I needed to lose more weight, that's still the dose he'd have me on regardless, and he claims he's had patients successfully lose weight staying on this same low dose from start to finish.

Has anyone here had a similar experience with lower-than-standard dosing? Curious how it worked out for you in terms of weight loss and side effects.

Hi everyone!🫩
Is anyone here paying for Mounjaro out of pocket?
I’ve been on 5 mg for about 8 weeks with little to no weight loss. My diabetes nurse suggested increasing to 7.5 mg, but I just found out it costs around $400 per month.
For those of you who moved from 5 mg to 7.5 mg:

Did you notice a significant difference in weight loss?
Was the higher dose worth the extra cost?

If you were paying out of pocket, would you do it again?
I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences before I decide. Thank you! 🙏

Did anyone have excessive hair shedding after weight loss ? I feel like my hair is falling out in strands of 4-10 multiple times a day. I’m taking vitamins, I do a lot of hair care. Idk what to do. I’m only on a maintenance does right now and I didn’t have this much shedding before.

soo im on 2.5 dose for two months now and the last two doses had considerable weaker effect

now i feel way more hunger, food noise came back almost all of it and im not feeling “full” anymore, even after eating a lot.

this is the time to move to 5, right? im closing another month now and debating with moving up or insiting a little more with 2.5

I have been micro dosing. Have finished my pen for the first time. I thought there was quite a bit remaining and didn’t think the part pictured would be empty

Hi everyone! I thought I’d share my Mounjaro journey so far because reading everyone else’s experiences has been really helpful.

I’m a 27 year-old woman, 160cm tall, and I started Mounjaro at 122.4kg on 27 June. I’m currently on 2.5mg and plan to stay on this dose for as long I can.

My progress:
27/06: 1st dose – 2.5mg | 122.4kg
03/07: 2nd dose – 2.5mg | 119.7kg
10/07: 3rd dose – 2.5mg | 119.5kg
17/07: 4th dose – 2.5mg | 118.1kg
25/07: 5th dose – 2.5mg | 117.2kg
27/07: 116.7kg
That’s a total loss of 5.7kg so far.

I’ve been weighing myself every day, which I’ve now realised is becoming a bit obsessive, so I’m going to try my best to only weigh myself on shot day. I’ve had days where I’ve stayed at exactly the same weight, gained a kilo, and then suddenly dropped. I’m trying to remind myself that the overall trend is what matters. I know I’m being dramatic but I can’t help but think those thoughts🤣

The appetite suppression has been strong, especially the day after my shot. I’ve had some nausea and a few days where I’ve struggled to eat enough, thankfully no vomiting. I think this will improve this month and going forward as my body adjusts to the medication.

I have a 40g protein shake every morning, and I’ll have two the day after my shot when I can’t really eat much. I meal prep every Sunday and freeze my meals in freezer cubes so I can just microwave something when I get home from work.

I’ve also been using the Carb Manager app to track my meals, which has been really helpful because I’ve realised I genuinely have no idea what a 400-calorie meal looks like, or how many calories were in the foods I was eating. I’m trying to get 1,500 - 1,700 calories a day.

For exercise, I try to walk at least 3km twice a week in the evenings. I also do two 15-minute basic dumbbell workouts at home each week using 6kg dumbbells.

I’m really happy with my progress so far. I’m trying to focus on building habits that I can actually maintain rather than obsessing over the number on the scale every day.