A Mounjaro Journey

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Mounjaro & My Husband – The First Month of Our (Mostly His) Weight Loss Adventure


It’s July 2025, and my husband decided to take the plunge into the world of Mounjaro — that much-talked-about injection that promises to shrink waistlines faster than our fridge empties after a Sunday roast.

At 5'7" and starting at 102.7 kg, he was in that “I should probably do something before my jeans start applying for early retirement” stage. So, he began on the 2.5 mg dose. One month later, with a healthy eating plan (goodbye biscuits, hello salad that looks like it’s been through hard times), he’s now down to 96.2 kg.

Now we’ve hit the big time — the dose has just doubled to 5 mg. Cue dramatic music.

The Side Effects (AKA: The Things They Don’t Tell You in the Brochure)

1. Stomach Pains
Imagine someone politely but firmly twisting your insides. Not every day, but often enough to remind you that this little pen isn’t just full of fairy dust.

2. Complete Loss of Appetite
We’re talking “couldn’t care less if the Great British Bake Off was filming in our kitchen” levels of appetite loss. For someone who previously treated dinner like a competitive sport, this is… unsettling.

3. Tiredness
The man could nap anywhere. I’m half expecting to find him asleep in the wardrobe one day. Early evenings are no longer for Netflix, they’re for face-planting the sofa.

The Good Bits

  • The Scales Don’t Lie – 6.5 kg gone in a month.

  • Food Freedom – no constant thoughts about what’s for the next meal.

  • Clothes Fitting Better – those stubborn waistbands are finally showing mercy.

The Weird Bits

Mounjaro has this strange way of making food seem… meh. Even old favourites don’t get much reaction. The plus side? Our grocery bill is down. The downside? I’m now eating more biscuits just to make up for the lack of competition.

We’re now stepping into Month Two with the higher dose, bracing for either more weight loss glory… or more afternoons of “I’ll just rest my eyes” that last three hours.

Either way, I’ll keep you posted. Because if nothing else, this journey is proving that sometimes the smallest injections can bring the biggest changes — in your weight, your energy, and your relationship with the snack cupboard.

Then we have to broach the "its time to hit the gym" phase...

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