My Mounjaro Journey Week 26 - Halfway There!

Hi

This week I hit the midpoint of my journey, which means I’ve been using Mounjaro for exactly six months. That’s half a year of sustained effort, small changes, and tangible wins. I’ve lost an average of 1.6lbs per week (0.7kg), which is a very healthy and sustainable amount. It's not crash-diet territory, nor does it come with the all-too-familiar rollercoaster of weight loss followed by regaining twice as much. What feels even better is that I don’t feel like I’ve deprived myself of anything. This isn’t like the restrictive plans I’ve tried before — no banning entire food groups, no cabbage soup, and no weird powder-based shakes. I eat actual meals and enjoy my food, which makes all the difference.

Perhaps the most rewarding shift has been the non-scale victories. I’ve now dropped into the 12 stone bracket — only just, but still, 12 stone something for the first time in years. I can bend down and do up my shoelaces without feeling like I’ve run a marathon or twisted myself into a yoga pose. I no longer suffer from acid reflux or indigestion, which used to be a daily nuisance. I sleep better. I can walk miles now without pain in my feet or knees, and even my pace has picked up. Everything feels easier — not just physically but emotionally too. I love being slimmer. I love feeling capable.

Yesterday, I joined a new Facebook group called “mounjaro ozempic wegovy weight loss support.” The lack of capital letters in the name seriously bothers me (someone really should fix that), but it's a bustling online community with around 60,000 members, all using different suppliers and sharing their journeys. It's fascinating to see how varied the experiences are, especially when people have some control over which dose they’re on. In privately funded setups, members can advocate for themselves — they can review their progress and adjust dose accordingly (provided they can afford to). It raises an eyebrow at how different the experience can be depending on who’s paying.

One of the things I noticed was that most suppliers — unlike SheMed — charge different amounts depending on which dose you’re on. So the higher the dose, the more you pay. That seems a bit cheeky, really. If you're someone who isn’t responding well to a lower dose but can't afford the higher one, you’re effectively stuck paying for something that isn’t giving you the intended outcome. That doesn’t sit well with me. It introduces a sort of dosage inequality — where access to effective treatment hinges on disposable income.

Hopefully, as demand continues to rise, the cost of these medications will start to drop. More people are using them now — and that should lead to competition and lower prices. I’m not wholly convinced that getting it through the NHS will be a perfect solution either, though. A friend of mine has a parent who’s very overweight with type 2 diabetes and several other weight-related issues. He’s been prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic) for the last two years. Initially, he lost a couple of stone, but now he’s regained the weight. Turns out, he’s still on the lowest dose and hasn’t received much support along the way. It seems mad that the NHS wouldn't offer regular check ups to make sure the medication is working or it's just a complete waste of money.

Of course, it’s possible that GLP-1 medications just don’t work for everyone. I read that roughly 15% of people might find they get little or no benefit at all — and there are clinical studies trying to pinpoint why. It could be down to genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, or specific metabolic conditions. That sort of variability explains why some people struggle to lose even half a pound a week, while others seem to melt away three or four pounds without breaking a sweat.

I try really hard not to compare myself with other people but it's easier said than done, isn’t it? Especially when you’re scrolling through forums or Facebook groups and seeing someone post that they’ve lost a stone in a month while you’re quietly celebrating two pounds. It can feel demoralising if you’re a slow loser, watching others blaze ahead while you inch forward. But comparison is the thief of joy — and I'm learning that the real victory is consistency. Slow and steady may not sound glamorous, but it works.

Six months in, I feel better, move better, and think more clearly. I’m proud of every ounce I’ve lost, but I’m prouder of the mindset shift. This isn’t a temporary fix — it feels like I’ve found something I can live with.

So, the midpoint stats are:

Weight  - 12st 13.5lb (82.5kg)
Mounjaro dose - 7.5mg
BMI - 34.3
Total loss - 3 stone 1.5lbs

Oh, I haven't mentioned the football! England are through to the final after a nerve wracking semi final against Italy.  It should've been pretty straightforward but we allowed Italy to score early on and really struggled to get a goal back.  The second half was absolutely nerve jangling with the Italians falling down all over the place.  But, thanks to their timewasting, Michelle Agyemang managed to get an equaliser to take the game into extra time on the 96th minute. We then got a penalty which Chloe Kelly scored on the 119th minute. The final is on Sunday against Spain and I'm really, really nervous. 

See you soon x