Bobby05
Well-known member
OMG you guys!!!
I actually just reached my target weight. I'm so happy I could cry.
The before pic is from like, I dunno, maybe 5 years ago? I was probably at my heaviest then: like 290 lbs.
And now, today, I officially weighed in at 175 lbs! *happy tears*
I started Mounjaro back in March, weighing around 240 lbs. My goal was to slim down and get back to an active life after being laid up for like, well over a year. I had a really bad experience with gallbladder surgery and needed a bunch of follow-up operations. My body was a disaster zone, so honestly, weight was the LAST thing on my mind at that point.
But the biggest surprise was how much it cut down on inflammation. Seriously!
Within a few weeks I noticed my face, my neck, all the joints felt different. Aches and pains that I just thought were normal started to fade away. It was like my body could finally relax and let go of all the swelling and tension it was holding onto. That alone is a game-changer.
For those wondering about dosage: I began with 2.5 mg and stayed there for maybe 5 weeks or so, then bumped it up to 5 mg for about a month. I tried 7.5 mg for about ten days and it was a HUGE mistake. I was so sick to my stomach all the time. So I went back to 5 mg, and that's where I've been for the last half a year. Turns out, more isn't always better.
And yeah, sure, it wasn't completely easy. Some weeks were harder than others. I dealt with feeling tired, a little queasy, having to relearn everything about hunger, and trying to shake off all the bad habits I had around food. I got stuck a couple of times and definitely worried that my body was going to rebel on me again.
But now, standing on the scale, it really hit me: it's not just about the number. I feel so much healthier, I'm calmer, and I feel more comfortable in my own skin than I have in years.
If you're just getting started, or if you're feeling stuck, or worried, or dealing with some illness or surgery stuff like I was, please remember this: your body isn't the enemy. Sometimes it just needs a little help to get back on track.
I am beyond grateful. It's hard to put into words.
If anyone has questions, I'm happy to answer them!
I actually just reached my target weight. I'm so happy I could cry.
The before pic is from like, I dunno, maybe 5 years ago? I was probably at my heaviest then: like 290 lbs.
And now, today, I officially weighed in at 175 lbs! *happy tears*
I started Mounjaro back in March, weighing around 240 lbs. My goal was to slim down and get back to an active life after being laid up for like, well over a year. I had a really bad experience with gallbladder surgery and needed a bunch of follow-up operations. My body was a disaster zone, so honestly, weight was the LAST thing on my mind at that point.
But the biggest surprise was how much it cut down on inflammation. Seriously!
Within a few weeks I noticed my face, my neck, all the joints felt different. Aches and pains that I just thought were normal started to fade away. It was like my body could finally relax and let go of all the swelling and tension it was holding onto. That alone is a game-changer.
For those wondering about dosage: I began with 2.5 mg and stayed there for maybe 5 weeks or so, then bumped it up to 5 mg for about a month. I tried 7.5 mg for about ten days and it was a HUGE mistake. I was so sick to my stomach all the time. So I went back to 5 mg, and that's where I've been for the last half a year. Turns out, more isn't always better.
And yeah, sure, it wasn't completely easy. Some weeks were harder than others. I dealt with feeling tired, a little queasy, having to relearn everything about hunger, and trying to shake off all the bad habits I had around food. I got stuck a couple of times and definitely worried that my body was going to rebel on me again.
But now, standing on the scale, it really hit me: it's not just about the number. I feel so much healthier, I'm calmer, and I feel more comfortable in my own skin than I have in years.
If you're just getting started, or if you're feeling stuck, or worried, or dealing with some illness or surgery stuff like I was, please remember this: your body isn't the enemy. Sometimes it just needs a little help to get back on track.
I am beyond grateful. It's hard to put into words.
If anyone has questions, I'm happy to answer them!
