From a dude's perspective: My doctor put me on Mounjaro for diabetes 10 weeks ago, and it's knocked my glucose down into the "normal" range. It's good stuff. The ancillary benefit is that I've also lost 20 lbs. I haven't really changed my diet that much, because I'm eating less than half as much as I used to. I loved my beer and nachos, but now there is now Mounjaro Man sitting on my shoulder. I can't drink more than one light beer before feeling like I'm going to get sick. I don't miss the pounds, but sometimes I miss the old me. My family is very food centered especially during birthdays and holidays and I don't really participate in the food rituals now. I'm wondering how my buddies are going to react when they see me drinking flavored water when we get together during football season. I haven't experienced depression, more like boredom because Mounjaro has made me realize my fun activities revolved around food.

Do this if you have constipation: Exercise 2 Lister of water Fiber & Probiotic gummies Magnesium Glycinate Colace (Stool softener)

I am on week 4. I highly recommend that you avoid spicy foods - especially the day of the shot. I have found that Greek yogurt is helpful and easily tolerated. I take my shots around lunch time. By the way, I have trouble with bloating and a tendency to regurgitate if I eat certain types of food. I have noticed that the feeling of fullness seems to dissipate as the week progresses.

I did my first shot and then started looking into it. A little panic set an after that. That day I ran out and bought antinausea medication anti-constipation. Gingerale. Ginger tea. I’m fine. First day was pretty brutal. Feeling miserable for two days after that. Side effects tapered off. Second shot. No side effects. Made me think I did it wrong. Third shot did yesterday. No side effects. I’m down 10 pounds. I’m grateful. my A1c is still the same.

I read a 68 week study that showed those who stopped with no lifestyle changes tended to regain back all of what was lost. Those who had worked to repattern their lifestyle while on the medication, only gained back half of what they had lost.

It’s interesting that you’re talking about comparing ourselves to you or someone else who’s making videos. I lost about 8 pounds the first week, 2 pounds the next, and now I’ve been staying the same for six weeks. Getting frustrating, last night I lost it mentally, and ended up eating a whole bunch of cereal. Other than that I’m doing the best I can. Thank you so much for your helping us. I really enjoy your videos and your knowledge.

It’s fantastic. Not only is it helping with weight, but my depression/anxiety has dissipated by about 3/4.

Chia seeds in water help with constipation. Regular metamucil is also good.

Good video and discussion! I've been on Mounjaro for about 15 weeks, and I am recovered from BED so I would just note a couple of things 1 - Finding the best way for you to monitor the scale is a good one - for me, I like to do it every day at the same time so I can watch trends - but if that gets into your head then definitely looking at once a weight or less is good. 2 - I caution about focusing too much on foods being "good" etc. That can lead into disordered thinking for some people. While it is, of course, great to have a balanced diet, I've seen some people getting WAY too focused on having the "perfect" diet which they will likely not be able to maintain after Mounjaro (or while on maintenance) so trying to find the right balance!

Great tips for Mounjaro. Congrats on weight loss. One more point is to make sure you get more protein in your diet.

Hi Brittany, I think it’s wonderful that you’re so open and honest with everyone and not try and hide or sugarcoat things. You’re doing so well n I couldn’t be more excited n happier for you. Thanks! Have a terrific night. Hope to but if not, I’m wishing you n your family a Happy and Delicious Thanksgiving 😊

That is amazing. I have to weight every day for my congestive heart failure. I’m having the issue of my pharmacy being able to get the 5 for me to start on. I did notice taking at night was better cause in the morning I would feel nauseous all day. Thank you making these. So excited to watch your journey.

I have been a type 2 diabetic for 20 years. I had really good control with an A1C of 5.9. I started already on a healthy diet and exercise program. I had to actually up my food intake to keep my blood sugar from plummeting. If you are not a diabetic and take this medicine, you need to be really careful with your blood glucose levels.

I’ve talked to a lot of people & it seems they get nauseous or throw up when they eat bad or sugary foods. Great advice-eat healthy or the weight will come back. I’ve eaten healthy & have had no side effects. Down 10 lbs. Love your videos. I did Wegovy for a month & am about to take my 2nd Mounjaro shot this weekend. Keep it up!!!

I start on Ozempic..and due too much bad symptoms switch to Mounjaro. Today I am on my second week. No náusea, on medication by my Gastroenterologist and feel good on .25.. my starting weight was 173 on may..at this date I reach to 162 pounds. You exposed a big truth: No all loose weight at the same way..and also I thank you for being so realistic saying that some times we see the progress of another person and we made the mistake to compare with others. That really gave me a big relief. Thank you so much!!

I’m on month 4 of Mounjaro and I’ve never had constipation. I’ve had diarrhea maybe 5 times since I started, and my biggest hurdle was nausea. It started very low. I could barely feel the nausea. Then right after I started on 7.5, I had an entire day of horrible nausea. I went to my acupuncture appointment and had him do a procedure on me for nausea and it hasn’t been back since. That was over a month ago. I’ve also had a couple days of fatigue, but overall my symptoms have been very manageable and they never last for long.

I didn’t lose any on 2.5 and started losing slowly on 5.

Try taking magnesium for the constipation. I like the 400mg liquid capsules in the green bottle with the green top, Nature’s Bounty (?). Start out with 1 as they are a little potent, but it should help with the problem. I had problems even before taking the meds. It really helps.

My doctor put me on a prescription dose of omeprazole and Linzess to manage GI symptoms. I also take a psyllium in a capsule everyday. Nobody wants to end up in the ER due to constipation. Wouldn't hurt to keep magnesium citrate on hand. Do not eat a snack/meal before bedtime. It can sound ridiculous to eat mindfully but seriously, after you've had a few bites of a meal, ask yourself if you are satisfied or full. Stop before you get full. Walk away and leave the food for later if you get hungry. So many of us were trained to clean our plates. It's a hard habit to break.

Thanks for the info I'm new but catching up only taken my 1st shot Wednesday current weight 291 I'm hoping I do as good as you!

Thanks for such a wonderful video with all your tips!

I stopped because I could not find it in my city. I gained some weight back. Now it's back in stock so I'm back on it. Had to find my nutritionist list of what to eat to help me out. I take it for Diabetes and weight loss. My A1C level is down and now I'm just doing it for weight loss. It's a lifestyle change and I need to make it work.

You have to be careful with "moving." if you aren't eating enough calories, working out will just make you faint. You need to feed your body enough calories for working out. You need to drink enough water. Some people are barely eating calories on this and working out will do nothing for them. You'll have no energy and you'll pass out.

I started on ozempic 2.5 mg all the way to 1 mg for 3 months and the side effects were really bad so i ask my doctor to switched me over to mourjarno n im on 5mg for 2 weeks n side effects were minimal and weight loss of 15 lbs so i guess it was best for me to switch. Thanks for your video ❤

I’m on week 2 and this video helped me so much thank you ❤Congratulations on your success journey

Congratulations!! I started Mounjaro 9/22 & have lost 15 lbs so far. I’m a type 1 diabetic. I’m currently taking the 12.5 dose shots. I wish you the best.

Bran buds and no fat greek yogurt for breakfast. Best meal of the day, lots of fiber and protein. Drink lots of water, seltzer with lime or lemon is good. Drink an electrolyte drink during the day. I am not eating much but what i do eat is protein! Good luck

Do it Friday PM for ur first one. Glad I was home since I felt kinda crappy, kinda like a cold and being tired.

I am a daily weigher. Not weighing daily would be wayyyyyyy to stressful for me lol. Luckily, weight fluctuations don’t bother me and I can catch any weight gain quickly.

Awesome results girl! Congrats!!

New subscriber here! So excited to learn!

I've been on Mounjaro now for going on 4 months and on the 7.5mg on the start of my 4th month and I have constant diarrhea 😂 I swear I am on the toilet more than anything... especially the day I inject and a couple days afterwards. I was on 5mg for 2mths and when I went to 7.5...the nausea and cramps were horrible. I didn't have much diarrhea because I had woke up that morning and hadn't eaten and didn't eat until the next day because it was so bad. I'm hoping next Friday is a little better 🤦🏽

I'm male with a history of A-typical Anorexia and want to lose about 30 lbs.. I had bariatric surgery and lost 150 lbs so far.. I just need to be careful that this drug does not trigger my eating disorder.

Congratulations!! Your videos are AWESOME!

Core life put me on Saxenda I am suppose to get it tomorrow. This one isn’t for diabetes, it for weight loss. You take the injections everyday day. This is a does that you go up every week. And it if it makes you feel bad you can go back down on the does. They told me that I need 1500 cal. And 112 protein and 150 mg carbs and 50 fats and 25g fiber

I am a diabetic , I just want to live & feel better. Good luck tho'.

My doctor took me off Mounjaro yesterday. I was losing too much weight and turning into a scarecrow. Even though it was prescribed for diabetes and not weight loss, I lost 46 pounds in 13 weeks. It was also interfering with another medication I was taking. Also, the co=pay with insurance was approaching $300 for 28 days. Mounjaro is not all it's cracked up to be. Be very careful if you plan to take it. I wouldn't recommend it.

I just started Mounjaro for diabetes and after a couple of days, I had diarrea and vomiting terribly. the same side effects I got from Rebullsusl

Great video!! Thanks for the mention gorgeous 💜 - Crissy

Also important. This is an OBESITY TREATMENT, not a weight loss drug. And people need to stop describing this as such.

Great tips!!!

look at Semaglutide ( various names etc) as Metabolism Nitrous Oxide boost you see used in drag strip cars... when you remove the boost.. your metabolism goes back to normal and you go back to storing weight. if you have to take 1 shot a week for life to maintain your health...its worth it

I do exercise ,I bike 4 miles a day three times a week, because its to dangerous to be outside alone at my age

All great, sound advice.

I cycle through constipation and diarrhea....i never know . Each day is a surprise

Beware of this drug! My daughter took Mounjaro and lost 40 pounds in 3 months. Great you think! She has had 3 seizures and 3 ER visits. She can’t drive, must take seizure meds for at least 6 months and is totally miserable. She used to be a healthy 27 year old.

I'm a type 2 diabetic and on week 2 2.5 mounjaro I've noticed I need far less insulin else I will go too low. People please be aware of this

thank you so much for the information. I start tomorrow..

I took my first dose this morning. I was on Trulicity since 2018, so I think I will be good if I moderate my food intake.

I have to weigh daily ....keeps me sane. If its gone up by more than 2 from previous day then i would worry. So far that's not been the case .

Ive lost 46 in 70 days. 2.5 to 5 to 7.5... my quality of life overall is wayyy down. Like whole days of nausea and vomiting and unable to move. If inwasnt working from home i would have been fired for sure. Also i would like to know what you can eat? I am living on boost shakes bc i puke up food that is undigested like 2 days later. Bloating. Awfulness... but i have successfully stopped my fast acting insulin! I pair mounjaro with toujeo 84 units a day.

Never knew you could combine phentermine and Mounjaro. Is it something your doctor suggested or you came up with yourself. Could you please explain?

I didnt lose a single pound on 2.5 mg (im type 2 diabetic) then during the end of the 3rd week i lost 8lbs! Everyones different.

I usually get side effect 24 hours after the injection

I'm diabetic and was started on 5 my. 3 days later I had diarrhea all day and until I went to bed, and projectile vomiting as well, so lots of side effects, and no weight loss. I don't get much exercise due to needing a knee replacement, this might be a waste of time and money.

I’m on week one and I had diarrhea for three straight days and nausea and now I’m constipated and yesterday I had a headache and I never get headaches. I’m very irritable so far it’s not been a good situation.

Anyone experiencing mild back pain?

if you mounjaro current dose is working, should you still go up? Is it going to make it better so to speak? I hope I make sense. I'm on 5mg week 3. Can anybody give any advice?

I cannot go potty! I have tried almost everything so anyone with ideas let me know please. Thank you so much! I’m drinking plenty of water taking senna drinking prune juice. I appreciate any suggestions!

I have started on 5mg for weight loss. I have been experiencing extreme nausea I also feel weak and tired. I hope it goes away ?

Well, I somehow beat the average. It hasn't even been a month yet and I am down 14.1 lbs.! My doc tells me that beats the average by about 3-4 pounds. He's given me 5mg. Onward and downward!

Im at the end of first week. No weight loss. No side effects but no loss. I don't have the decrease in appetite either. What is wrong???

I am so nervous. I am starting it today on the 2.5. Which is the best place to take it ?

The medicine lasts for a whole week - why would it matter when you take the shot?

I took my first shot today and I didn’t feel the decrease in appetite.when does that usually start?

Thanks for the info . Seeing my diabetes Dr tomorrow about this . I was on ozympic and it became impossible to get it filled due to back order issues . Does this injection help with your energy level. Because I have no energy.

I’m so excited yet nervous to start just worried a bit about the extreme side effects however my question is can we drink wine once n a while while on medication

Does it make you feeling tired in morninf? I’ve only lust naybe 8 lbs in month!! I can’t exercise too much due to various disabilities.

Hi Brittany do yu take phenteramin an mounjoro if so how does yu take it I have the both

Why don’t you take stool softener or something to help with the constipation?

Thank you 🙏🏿

Have you had much fatigue on Mounjaro?

As a diabetic I'm finding it hard to get this medication Which I need To control my sugar.

Are you doing a combo of phentramine and munjaro? Isn’t that a bit aggressive

Thanks for your advice. How much have you lost altogether? I have phentermine and Mounjaro too, that I plan to take together as well. Happy Thanksgiving!

Was it covered by insurance?

You are aware this is a diabetic medication correct? Not for just weight loss.

How to get my doc to up my dose

Started my first week, no side effects and have a constant feeling of being "full". Plus definitely not eating as much as I was before.

I have been on it almost 12 weeks and thought I ate healthy, eatless less bc I get full fast, I have not lost weight 😒

Hi Brittany, thanks for all the info. I’m wondering how you and your sister have been able to get your hands on the injections?

Dont you have to be diabetic to get the coupon?

How do you get prescription for $25 if you are not diabetic

The docotrs who prescribe this to non-diabetics are the WORST!! I hope that in the future they put extremely strict regulation on these types of medications. Y'all who aren't diabetic talking this medication are putting yourselves at soooo much risk for hypoglycemia (can be very dangerous) and you're taking away this medication to people who actually need this. Smh! Like go to gym and lower your calorie intake. Most of you are not even that much overweight. I can understand morbid obesity but y'all are barley fat, leave these medications for poeple who need it! God, I hope only endocrinologist are allowed to prescribe this the future!

also sell your first born child in order to afford it

I hope this never gets approved for weight loss. It should only be available to diabetics who also have to lose weight. Ozempic is not available because people use it for weight loss and us diabetics can't get our meds!

Did your insurance pay and was you borderline diabetic 😮

Anyone experiencing hot flashes?

Omg found ur page and feel so inspired I also did phentermine do u have email I have soo many questions