MOUNJARO UK | WEEK 9 | Did I make a mistake? | Am I losing too much weight too quickly | 7.5 mg

[@louiseuk4001]

You’re doing so well. I’m on week 6, second 5mg, no side effects apart from being cold. Lost 17 lb. No desire for food, eat because I know I need to but very small portions. Walking plenty and some weights. Joined the gym again so will see how that goes. It’s stopped the desire to eat but I notice the day before my injection day, I get hunger pangs….will be ready for 7.5mg

[@gemkirby9564]

@@louiseuk4001 you’re doing amazing! Congrats and well done on all the exercise too! The hunger is just natural and I see it as a good thing as I do want to come off mounjaro one day so it’s helping me keep in check and manage the hunger if you know what I mean 💜 sending you lots of love and luck on your continued journey 💜

[@cluelessmoo3695]

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[@Two-Wheels-Cosmic]

Do you feel a difference in the 2.5mg v 5mg. I’m on week 3 of the low dose and today I feel hungry. I have a 5mg pen on order

[@ladymawa]

Well done on your weightloss this week. I totally agree with your thought processes on the doses and also on the 5th dose. Looking forward to your updates. Nice to have another uk youtuber ♥️ I had 1.1lbs off this week (week33) and am now 8lbs away from target … eek. Have a fab week - looking forward to your next video xx♥️

[@gemkirby9564]

@@ladymawa Hi Marcea! I watch your vids too… you are doing amazing! Congrats on your loss and you must be so excited you’re so close to target 💜 keep up the good work and have a fabulous week 💜

[@ladymawa]

@ aw thanks lovely. Yes I am so happy. I’ve definitely plodded along slow and steady but I’m almost there. Then it’s the scary bit of maintaining. Loved the snow scenes hun. It’s still freezing isn’t it xxx

[@gemkirby9564]

@ yes it’s sooooo cold! Maintenance is another part of the journey isn’t it, I’m excited to get there can’t believe I’m half way to my target in just 9 weeks but I know it will slow down 💜 it will be so lovely to see how your journey continues in to maintenance you’ve done amazing and such an inspiration 💜

[@ladymawa]

@ I’m sure we will both do what we can to have the best possible journey. It’s so lovely to honestly have a uk channel to watch. Just subscribed ♥️♥️

[@gemkirby9564]

@ Thank you so much 💜 sending you loads of love and luck on your continued journey 💜

[@valerieSMITH-l7e]

Wow you are a super responder to the meds for sure….Congrats thanks for giving US lbs very helpful since I never been age to gauge the stone measurements.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@valerieSMITH-l7e thank you 💜 a stone is 14lbs but I know what you mean I’m the same with kilos or lbs in total 🤣💜

[@beverleyroberts1572]

Well done Gem, I loved the little vlogs at the beginning of the video.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@beverleyroberts1572 thank you so much 💜 I enjoyed the vlogging so will define be doing some more 💜

[@Suzannewatterson]

Well done You are doing amazing x

[@gemkirby9564]

@@Suzannewatterson thank you so much 💜

[@shezzashezza3714]

Well done 👏 even if its coming off a bit fast its still an achievement. Interested to know if theres an option to lower dosage, ive not heard of this yet?. Im on week 10 bit below average loss weekly id say. But i stuck to 5mg as I struggled with fatigue. Will go up to 7.5 but really am anxious about the side effects.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@shezzashezza3714 thank you so much, It’s looking more and more likely that I will be lowering my dose back to 5 for my next pen so I will let you know how that goes 💜

[@Tania-f5p6s]

Hi today is day 5 on the same first week, don’t feel like I’m on it but have lost nothing for 9 days and walking everyday for 8 km 😟

[@MotorhomeTrio]

It’s better health wise if you can loose at a slower rate I agree. You’ve lost more than double I have in the same time scale, I’m also nine weeks in. You also need to watch for gallstones with rapid weight loss.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@MotorhomeTrio absolutely! Gallstones have crossed my mind and is definitely something that can be brought on by rapid weight loss 💜 thank you for your comment

[@sarahsmith4195]

We are same dates start and ive lost 2.5 lb avg per wk and only just going to 5mg. Its funny how we all respond differently! Ive had major effects if eaten beef so thats now off menu 😂. Maybe you could talk food you eat/avoid to add context to those losses?

[@gemkirby9564]

@@sarahsmith4195 2.5 average is fabulous 💜 I really don’t get side effects just the odd bit of heartburn, I’m going to do some more what I eat in a day vids and may do some recipe vids too 💜 good luck on your continued journey 💜

[@TheEmma1984]

Fab losses! Could you do what you eat in a day? Would be interesting to see what you have 😊 I'm on 7.5 2nd pen I've had terrible sulphur burps I definitely moved up to quick but going to keep going

[@gemkirby9564]

@@TheEmma1984 thank you so much! Yes I will definitely do some what I eat in a day vids 💜 I’ve not had the sulphur burps but they don’t sound fun! 💜 sending you lots of love and luck on your journey! 💜

[@cluelessmoo3695]

Fat is expelled from the body through gas and air, so this could by the reason why you are burping lots, plus your intestines are shrinking. I get very burpy when losing weight, and I now why...it's not the medication.

[@TheEmma1984]

@cluelessmoo3695 very interesting so i should be thankful for them really as its a sign of losing fat 🙌🏼🤣

[@carolthomas2745]

Well done 👏

[@gemkirby9564]

@@carolthomas2745 thank you so much 💜

[@SueIreland-cg6jw]

I'm a week behind you I'm in the same position. Do I go up or stay Dr gave me both scripts to make up my own mind I've lost 7.6 in 8 weeks I think I'll stay on 5 next month and go up the next You're so inspirational xx

[@gemkirby9564]

@@SueIreland-cg6jw thank you so so much that’s so lovely to hear! 💜 honestly do what’s right for you I certainly wished I’d stayed on 5mg 💜 sending you lots of love and luck on your journey 💜

[@MounjaroJourneyuk]

Sounds like your doing well on it and sounds like 5mg is a good dose for you right now tbh so I wouldn't dose up. If anything, up your calorie intake a bit if you can stomach it to slow the weight loss

[@gemkirby9564]

@@MounjaroJourneyuk thank you, Im definitely considering dosing down to 5mg for my next pen - I already started the 7.5 in this vid 💜 need to catch up on your vids hope all going well with you too

[@lesleyscrimshaw5212]

Hey, I'm 6st overweight. Pretty desperate for weight loss but doctor won't help much, just the usual diet and exercise. I've done tons of diets, and exercise is getting harder with other issues like arthritis etc. (Admittedly I'm overweight because I've been greedy and lazy). Was you prescribed mounjaro or did you purchase it yourself? If purchased do you mind saying where you purchased it from? Good luck with your journey.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@lesleyscrimshaw5212 thank you 💜 I purchase my prescription privately through Zava 💜 sending you lots of luck on your journey 💜

[@juliehale9491]

Don’t knock it I started the same time as you and all I have lost is 8 pound. I’m having trouble with injection sites first two jabs I had large bruises the next two ok but since then every jab is after a few hours a large red blotch around where the needle enters. This points to a histamine problem I have been taking antihistamine tablets three days before injecting but it makes no difference so personally I think I’m histamine Intolerant and I’m thinking if this happens every week I’m giving up which is a shame because my blood sugar levels are nice and low. My nurse will not let me come of 2.5 until I have a blood test and she gets the results back so in struggling witty the dreaded food noise. I think I will have to take a histamine tablet everyday to keep the itching and redness down. Hope this explanation helps someone else. Good luck I bet that sort of weight loss will slow down a bit after a few more jabs.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@juliehale9491 hope all goes well and your nurse can help you with the reaction! You are doing amazing and honestly the weight all adds up and you will get to where you want to be 💜 sending you lots of love and luck on your journey 💜

[@shezzashezza3714]

Maybe try a different injection site. I noticed reaction in my thighs. Changed to back of my arms no reaction at all. X

[@teerichardson3360]

Wow it’s good but that is a lot. I’ve been on Zepbound for 12 weeks and have only lost 12 pounds. But need to lose a 100 pounds total and I’m 44. I’m a little jelly but way to go.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@teerichardson3360 1lb a week is amazing and it all adds up to you hitting your target 💜 if you haven’t already check out my 5 top tips vid as I talk about about this on there 💜 sending you lots of love and luck on your journey 💜

[@lindamacdonald1178]

Been on 2.5 3 weeks I’m scared to go up to 5 incase I have side effect. I would say I’m thinking more about food so the food noise is troubling me. X

[@gemkirby9564]

@@lindamacdonald1178 all I can say is only move up when you feel you are ready too, I definitely think I did it too quickly and I’m seriously considering moving back down for my next pen 💜

[@lindamacdonald1178]

@ i meant to write 13 weeks on the 2.5 not 3 x

[@christinewright9215]

So you are not having constipation?

[@gemkirby9564]

@@christinewright9215 hi no I don’t get constipation 💜

[@cluelessmoo3695]

Loose skin, try collogen protien powder.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@cluelessmoo3695 hi I already take the death collagen powder (tastes awful - but they all seem to 🤣) thank you for commenting 💜

[@Summerrose400]

Just make sure you have high protein in your meals to help keep your muscle mass rather than worry about 3lb a week. Some months I would lose a stone other months 7lb . As long as it evens out it’s fine. It’s worth asking Who ever has prescribed your medication for advice.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@Summerrose400 thank you so much for this 💜 I definitely prioritise protein and I am looking at my losses as an average now 💜

[@tbar1047]

If you lose a lot of weight, you're going to have loose skin.

[@gemkirby9564]

@@tbar1047 you’re absolutely right and I’m aware that I may consider surgery if I am not happy with the amount of loose skin I have once a reach my goal, however this won’t stop me from taking all the necessary steps to try and limit the loose skin that I will have 💜