FunkyDad433
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Okay, so today marks a year since I started Mounjaro. I'm 34, 5'0", started at 259, then 230, and now I'm hovering around 140.
But the CRAZIEST thing is the mental shift. I'm a totally different person. I'm super into fitness now. I'm religious about my weightlifting. I'm OBSESSED with running! I never would have imagined that. I don't eat my feelings anymore. I'm not addicted to food. It's insane. I don't think it's ALL the drug, though. I think I had this strength in me all along, but the cravings and the weight were holding me back. The medication just helped me unlock it by sorting out my relationship with food.
I'm on 10mg right now, but I was on 5mg and 7.5mg most of the year. I'm bumping up to 12.5 this week because I feel like my focus is fading a bit. I still have a ways to go. I want to focus on fat loss for another 4-6 months, then switch to building muscle.
It's not all sunshine and roses. I'm actually maybe MORE critical of my body now because of the loose skin, although... I was looking at old photos from last year, and I realized that's not really true. I can barely look at those old pictures. I hate the loose skin, but it doesn't make me want to hide under a rock, lol. I look better in clothes for sure, and only my partner sees me naked anyway, so
. Also, my hair has thinned out a lot, which has been tough because it will take ages to recover.
But those are just minor complaints. This whole thing is worth it, even with the loose skin and hair loss. Here's to another year! Hopefully next year, the physical changes won't be as drastic, but I'll be closer to my goals and working towards even more fitness milestones. I'm so grateful for this medication and so proud of the hard work I've put in.
But the CRAZIEST thing is the mental shift. I'm a totally different person. I'm super into fitness now. I'm religious about my weightlifting. I'm OBSESSED with running! I never would have imagined that. I don't eat my feelings anymore. I'm not addicted to food. It's insane. I don't think it's ALL the drug, though. I think I had this strength in me all along, but the cravings and the weight were holding me back. The medication just helped me unlock it by sorting out my relationship with food.
I'm on 10mg right now, but I was on 5mg and 7.5mg most of the year. I'm bumping up to 12.5 this week because I feel like my focus is fading a bit. I still have a ways to go. I want to focus on fat loss for another 4-6 months, then switch to building muscle.
It's not all sunshine and roses. I'm actually maybe MORE critical of my body now because of the loose skin, although... I was looking at old photos from last year, and I realized that's not really true. I can barely look at those old pictures. I hate the loose skin, but it doesn't make me want to hide under a rock, lol. I look better in clothes for sure, and only my partner sees me naked anyway, so
. Also, my hair has thinned out a lot, which has been tough because it will take ages to recover.But those are just minor complaints. This whole thing is worth it, even with the loose skin and hair loss. Here's to another year! Hopefully next year, the physical changes won't be as drastic, but I'll be closer to my goals and working towards even more fitness milestones. I'm so grateful for this medication and so proud of the hard work I've put in.
I was just telling my friend the same thing yesterday. I'm so happy to have lost about 55 pounds, but I'm also kind of overwhelmed by my new body. The way I look now... my skin is drier and looser. My boobs were huge before, and now they're still huge, but saggier. And my hair is thinning, which is freaking me out! Like you said, it's only my spouse who sees me naked, and I thought I'd be excited to show off my new body at this weight, but I'm not sure I like it much. 
It's hard to wrap my head around. I hope it just takes time. Anyway, I think you look amazing, so congratulations! 
you look great
