Weight loss jabs

[One Fan Clapping]

I'm on Mounjaro self funded after years of trying to lose weight.
I've lost 4 stone in 4 month. And changed my life. I won't be on it after xmas as i'll come off it. I wasn't huge looking. But i was unhealthy.

I have ADHD, so struggle with sticking to things. I also eat for comfort, if i'm bored, if i'm happy etc.

There's plenty of judgmental folk on here. It's not as easy as you think.

Just to add, I've not just continued eating crap food and boozing. I've completely changed my lifestyle too. 1500 cals deficit a day. 10k steps average too.

I won't be going back to fat.

Well done pal.

 

[artfuldodger]

There are some odd comments on here from people who just tend to say fat cunts .. shouldn’t be so lazy.
My Mrs tried absolutely everything to lose weight, exercise , giving things up but after initial successes it always crept back on..
She has been on Mounjaro now for around 4 and half months and has lost around 3 and a half stone and is now only half a stone off her target weight of 9 and a half stone.
Not only does she look a lot better for it, her mental state has also improved as she has always hated being overweight.
So it has been a priceless help as far as we are concerned.
Yes, she was a bit worried at the potential increase in price of it, but as we are absolutely loaded I have told her to stay on it as long as she wants …whatever the price goes to.
So to those who slag anyone off who is on it, I say as long as you, or anybody else is not paying for them, it’s none of your business..

Just picking your brains really. My sister, 62, is debating taking it. She has high blood pressure and arthritis in her ankles. She’s 11 stone and has been told losing weight will help her ankles. But it just won’t come off. She cycles 3 days a week, runs 3 days per week. Does 10,000 steps every day. She has hyperthyroidism and has to take thyroid meds that are notorious for weight gain as they suppress thyroid function. She obviously won’t get help through the NHS. I think she’s anxious that 11 stone isn’t heavy enough to access it. Plus she doesn’t want to lose much more than a stone and a half. Would she be using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

 

[Odd socks]

Just picking your brains really. My sister, 62, is debating taking it. She has high blood pressure and arthritis in her ankles. She’s 11 stone and has been told losing weight will help her ankles. But it just won’t come off. She cycles 3 days a week, runs 3 days per week. Does 10,000 steps every day. She has hyperthyroidism and has to take thyroid meds that are notorious for weight gain as they suppress thyroid function. She obviously won’t get help through the NHS. I think she’s anxious that 11 stone isn’t heavy enough to access it. Plus she doesn’t want to lose much more than a stone and a half. Would she be using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

I don't know about other things but my blood pressure has dropped back from high to spot on.
Best way for her to find out is to apply for it and by the time you finish with the vetting process they will decide for her.
The vetting process is not a backdoor way to get the injection easily but good luck whatever she does.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

I'm on Mounjaro self funded after years of trying to lose weight.
I've lost 4 stone in 4 month. And changed my life. I won't be on it after xmas as i'll come off it. I wasn't huge looking. But i was unhealthy.

I have ADHD, so struggle with sticking to things. I also eat for comfort, if i'm bored, if i'm happy etc.

There's plenty of judgmental folk on here. It's not as easy as you think.

Just to add, I've not just continued eating crap food and boozing. I've completely changed my lifestyle too. 1500 cals deficit a day. 10k steps average too.

I won't be going back to fat.

Good effort mate and more power to your elbow. A lot of misinformation implying a quick jab, and it's all off to Slimville. Mounjaro doesn't lose weight on it's own, apparantly it curbs appetite, turns on the hunger kill switch and allows the end user to apply diet and excercise to get themself back on track. I think the tirpizide uses the double whammy of a glp1 to curb hunger and a gip to slow digestion from the stomach.

Injecting isn't for everyone, and I have my own reasons for not giving it a whirl, but each to their own. Fair to say the costings before the upcoming rise were insane, but after September the 1st it will probably be beyond the reach of the many, which is sad for those trying to improve their lot.

The other night we both watched a youtube video on a poor fat lad that had taken his hunger pangs to the extreme. He was a publican who over the years had drunk and gorged his way to 48 stone and was in a terrible state. To save his life he had to consider having his stomach quartered, but the effort the lad displayed was there for all to see. Great documentary and an inspiring watch.

Here we go:


For the last three months I've been using Myfitnesspal App to manage calorific intake and macros, and it's been a terrific help to be able to monitor my daily ablutions: Free to use.

I use it to keep protein intake at a sufficient level so as not to lose any more lean muscle. A few hours a day walking and an hour on the old excercise bike ,while using a set of light dumbell weights aquired from a charity shop. More panicked to get my weight under control now I'm in the retirement fields, and clearly more than desperate to extend my existence on this spinning sphere we call erf.

A small portion of my tool box:

 

[halfmist]

Just picking your brains really. My sister, 62, is debating taking it. She has high blood pressure and arthritis in her ankles. She’s 11 stone and has been told losing weight will help her ankles. But it just won’t come off. She cycles 3 days a week, runs 3 days per week. Does 10,000 steps every day. She has hyperthyroidism and has to take thyroid meds that are notorious for weight gain as they suppress thyroid function. She obviously won’t get help through the NHS. I think she’s anxious that 11 stone isn’t heavy enough to access it. Plus she doesn’t want to lose much more than a stone and a half. Would she be using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

Sorry for the delayed reply. I have not been on the site for a couple of days. First she will not qualify under NHS rules and I would be very surprised if a private company would prescribe it from the information you supplied. I think the best she could hope for is a visit to the doctor and a prescription for Statins for cholesterol and the blood pressure and some dietary advice for the weight loss.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

A heads up for anyone taking the fat jab and looking to stretchout value with the upcoming increases in September.

It looks like the prices advertised were not as bad as they were made out to be, with an average increase of 50% across the board, dependant upon supplier. A nasty increase persay, but not as bad as the 170% quoted.

But users can make savings to offset the rise by using the pen off label. (DYOR) Microdosing, split dosing and using the golden dose, can bring down costings for those that are about to or have already taken the plunge.

I subscribe to the fatoldclimber channel as I do a bit of wall climbing when visiting Haven, as it really tones up my pecs latts and thighs ... but thats not important Right Now!

Rob a management consultant, is a wizzard with algorithims/charts and has created a handy tool that's free to air.
I hope it can offer financial help and support to our own resident tubsters as they partake on their arduous journey.

Mounjaro Click Count & Dose Calculator | Fat Old Climber

Mounjaro click count & dosing calculator. Calculate injections, costs per week, savings & dose schedules. Ideal for weight loss and saving money on Mounjaro.

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Full walk through of his calculator: