Today is going to be a huge test for me. I am a comfort eater. My husband and daughter have gone to watch the British Basketball Finals so
I’m home alone nursing a very poorly tooth. I’ve a big list of jobs to distract me as well as my cosy games. Hopefully I can stay out of the cupboards!

For clarity, I gave up trying to fight for a prescription for the medication, although I met the criteria, the NHS wanted to send me down the weight loss surgery route. Which is great for most, but not what I wanted when I know the injections work. So I have a private prescription via MedExpress.

… the main difference is the ‘food noise’ I’m not constantly thinking about food, not constantly clock watching until I can eat, not waking in the night and wanting to grab a snack on my way back from the bathroom. My mind is clearer, I’m able to concentrate more on other things.

… there is such a stark contrast. I’m currently on day 5 and I’ve no extreme side effects, so far. I’ve no constipation and no depression. Maybe these will come over time but I feel better equipped to deal with it if it happens. 2lbs gone already but this could just be the better food choices…

I’ve decided to document my time on Mounjaro on here as I only have 2 followers who actually know me. After 3 months on Wegovy at the end of 2023 I was very apprehensive. Whilst the weight loss was huge I had the worst side effects which resulted in a lot of pain…