Katetype2
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
Hello,
Week 25 on Mounjaro saw me lose 2lbs - enough to hit the 80lb milestone!
However, I am currently up about a pound and a half - so the fluctuation fairy has been doing her work. As per usual, it’s probably a mix of exercise, the heat and a little muscle gain. I’m not worried and for my records, I’m still counting it as 80lbs off (because I make the rules haha!).
Exercise is going good. I had a week off. So was able to get a fair bit of exercise in on the days when it wasn’t too hot. Monday and Tuesday were way too hot for me - I really don’t like the heat. The gym has been. Very sweaty affair - I really wish my face didn’t go bright red and pour with sweat like it does. It’s a good job I don’t go there to find a man because I look insane! Plenty of water and electrolytes help though on workout days. I’m now leg pressing 277lbs x 30 for 6 to 8 sets. That blasts away the calories like nothing else - My quads are getting pretty solid. I need to work out a way to slim down my calves. I have very thick calves with a lot of muscle thanks to years of dragging my fat body around. I am probably just going to have to be patient and wait for the weight loss to shrink them a bit. One thing I am definitely noticing is that my endurance levels are increasing. I can dash up flights of stairs without thinking about it. I can walk at a much quicker pace for longer without feeling like I’m going to blow steam out of my ears. On yesterday’s post gym walk I honestly felt like I could have broken in to a jog. I didn’t - but I felt energetic and happy to push my pace up.
I am thinking about doing the couch to 5k thing on my walking pad over autumn/winter. We shall see - I need to lose more weight so I don’t risk blowing my knees out.
Mounjaro symptoms have been nothing this week. I’ve just taken shot 26 and it’s just such a normal part of life now.
Physically, I am noticing changes. Clothes are definitely loose. I can see a real difference in my face, chest area, décolleté. I’m still waiting to get my ‘Ozempic face’ lol.
Mentally, it’s still the case that I am much more motivated to push myself. The compulsion to get moving, push through the discomfort and do better is there and I suspect is now a permanent feature!
I have rambled on way too long again - so I will wish you all a great week and sign off.
K x
SW: 23st 2lb (18/11/24)
CW: 17st 5.8lbs (fluctuating 1 and a half to 2lbs)
Total lost: 5st 10.2lbs (80.2lbs!) - 24.8%
Total lost since starting Mounjaro on 13/01/25: 4st 0.2lbs.
The countdown to 100lbs is on!
Week 25 on Mounjaro saw me lose 2lbs - enough to hit the 80lb milestone!
However, I am currently up about a pound and a half - so the fluctuation fairy has been doing her work. As per usual, it’s probably a mix of exercise, the heat and a little muscle gain. I’m not worried and for my records, I’m still counting it as 80lbs off (because I make the rules haha!).
Exercise is going good. I had a week off. So was able to get a fair bit of exercise in on the days when it wasn’t too hot. Monday and Tuesday were way too hot for me - I really don’t like the heat. The gym has been. Very sweaty affair - I really wish my face didn’t go bright red and pour with sweat like it does. It’s a good job I don’t go there to find a man because I look insane! Plenty of water and electrolytes help though on workout days. I’m now leg pressing 277lbs x 30 for 6 to 8 sets. That blasts away the calories like nothing else - My quads are getting pretty solid. I need to work out a way to slim down my calves. I have very thick calves with a lot of muscle thanks to years of dragging my fat body around. I am probably just going to have to be patient and wait for the weight loss to shrink them a bit. One thing I am definitely noticing is that my endurance levels are increasing. I can dash up flights of stairs without thinking about it. I can walk at a much quicker pace for longer without feeling like I’m going to blow steam out of my ears. On yesterday’s post gym walk I honestly felt like I could have broken in to a jog. I didn’t - but I felt energetic and happy to push my pace up.
I am thinking about doing the couch to 5k thing on my walking pad over autumn/winter. We shall see - I need to lose more weight so I don’t risk blowing my knees out.
Mounjaro symptoms have been nothing this week. I’ve just taken shot 26 and it’s just such a normal part of life now.
Physically, I am noticing changes. Clothes are definitely loose. I can see a real difference in my face, chest area, décolleté. I’m still waiting to get my ‘Ozempic face’ lol.
Mentally, it’s still the case that I am much more motivated to push myself. The compulsion to get moving, push through the discomfort and do better is there and I suspect is now a permanent feature!
I have rambled on way too long again - so I will wish you all a great week and sign off.
K x
SW: 23st 2lb (18/11/24)
CW: 17st 5.8lbs (fluctuating 1 and a half to 2lbs)
Total lost: 5st 10.2lbs (80.2lbs!) - 24.8%
Total lost since starting Mounjaro on 13/01/25: 4st 0.2lbs.
The countdown to 100lbs is on!
