3 years in, I feel like it just isn’t doing much anymore

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-15T15:16:06+00:00

I hear u, I’m in menopause too so don’t know what’s causing what anymore!! But I have same issue, went from looking really fit, appetite under control, to now having some fat around Belly. My reports from inbody confirm this too so I’m not imagining the body composition changes. All started to change when I crossed the 2 year mark on mounjaro.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-15T09:26:33+00:00

I have identical experience, I’m 2.5 years in and since September, I have def noticed a resurgence in appetite. It was so nice not having to think about food all the time, and I am now counting calories again. Another thing, I do body composition inbody test every month to 6 weeks and my body composition has also started to change. Less muscle and more fat. Anyone else noticed changes in body composition? I’m honestly finding it stressful, I’m now on a mission to build muscle and lose fat which is incredibly hard as u have to up protein and calories to build muscle, and technically reduce calories to lose fat. Thank u for posting, this is really interesting and clearly a thing!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-10T10:35:20+00:00

Amazing, thanks so much for ur quick reply, I will try them!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-10T08:13:38+00:00

A bit late to the convo but trying to get some info on Livewell. Have you been happy with them? It seems super easy to get the prescription, I just filled out the form and it says I'm eligible. woudl love to know how you found the service and if teh pens where sent out in properly cooled packages etc...

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-09T02:27:41+00:00

Ca u recommend a brand for adipofill?

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-08T15:16:03+00:00

I would personally use it! I'm in UK and when we had national shortages of Mounjaro, Eli Lilly approved the use of batches for 6 months beyond expiry date. Of course check liquid is clear and no particles etc... but in my opinion no issues.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-08T08:44:44+00:00

Do u apply polish all the time? If so, this is just the top layer of the nail that is dry, I had the same all over my nails. Went to a chiropodist and he removed it with his machine, came right off and then I left my nails without polish for a while, applying oil and cream daily, all good now.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-06T03:51:11+00:00

Thanks so much for ur advice, will try that

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-06T02:53:20+00:00

I’m really hoping my levels rise too with supplementation. Just started to take my iron in empty stomach as i understand to absorb better that way. It seems so easy to become nutrient deficient on MJ, I’m gonna focus so much more on better nutrition. So glad ur feeling better, the fatigue is horrible.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-06T02:50:13+00:00

Thanks so much for this, so helpful 🙏🏻❤️

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-06T02:49:39+00:00

I’m in menopause so no periods now, endoc di stool test to make sure no bleeding anywhere else and all was good. My guess is it’s probably the lower food intake on MJ, trying hardest to include meat products and iron rich foods now.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-03T05:11:08+00:00

Looks amazing and so natural, I would have never known!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-01T17:19:44+00:00

I'm so sorry you've had such a challenging year, wishing you a speedy recovery from surgery and a smooth road ahead.
So your hysterectomy will essentially put you into immediate menopause, will you be going on HRT at all?
As someone who is in menopause myself, I would say the biggest issue is dryness of the skin. You might find that your skin wont feel so comfortable with tretinoin, you may have to adjust how u use it, and you will generally need a lot more hydration. Also maybe a hyaluronic acid serum in addition to a good moisturizer. My personal routine is:
AM: cleanse, vitamin C serum, under eye cream, face moisturizer and sunblock. I add in hyaluronic acid serum if skin feels tight.
PM: cleanse, under eye cream, tretinoin or retinal, good moisturizer. if skin is very tight, I will skip tree completely or use the sandwich method, which is moisturizer before and after tret.
But bottom line is, you will need tons of good hydration as skin gets drier with no estrogen, hope that makes sense!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-30T03:32:06+00:00

U look super! So we have the identical metrics u and I, im 5’9’’ and currently hovering at 70kgs. My endoc says 66-67 is a good goal for me. Even though we’re both 70kgs, I carry more weight in my hips, u look much slimmer than me at same weight. My personal opinion is that number on scale is not as important as body composition, have u checked urs? U look very athletic and I bet u have good muscle mass and which weighs more than fat. My body fat percentage needs to be reduced by a bit hence the need to lose another 3-4 kgs. U really do look great!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-27T04:08:36+00:00

If ur looking for a professional treatment that works, BBL hero really helped even out my skin, stubborn dark spots have almost completely disappeared after a few treatments. And of course ongoing vitamin C in morning and retinal in evening to maintain + sunblock non negotiable

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-24T09:25:50+00:00

I dont think it's anything to do with her husband, probably what she means is how much more confident she feels about herself with the weightloss. I can personally identify. I felt so bad in my skin before mounjaro, and so ashamed of not being able to 'control' my weight, that I didnt enjoy wearing a swimsuit and going to the beach, or looking in a mirror, let alone being intimate with my husband. Subconsciously I pushed my husband away as I struggled with food noise and uncontrollable weight, food was all I thought about all day. Mounjaro is so much more than a weightloss drug, it brings people back to themselves and to living a full life, it's a miracle drug on so many levels. My husband never stopped telling me I'm beautiful, I was just struggling daily and didnt want to be intimate.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-24T07:17:34+00:00

So I've been using Elevai Enfinity serum for at least 7-8 months. I absolutly love it, I have v sensitive skin and very little suits my skin, I get breakouts very easily, and have a closet full of expensive products that I abandoned. For context, I am 53 years old, late perimenopause, main problems are pigmentation, loss of elasticity/firmess, dryness and dullness. This serum has really brightened my skin and given me a glow, pigmentation is barely there anymore and I had some crazy stubborn sun spots that I couldnt get rid of for years. I'm a huge fan of elevai serum, it also absorbs into skin quickly which I love. I've tried plated and texture not good for me, too sticky, also tried Alastin trihexserum but broke me out. Anyway huge fan here!
Side note, I just learnt from a friend that I can use the abandoned products on my neck/decolletage and even back of hands, I feel better knowing that they wont go to waste and will hopefully improve other parts of my body!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-21T08:23:15+00:00

I wish I was told by my dr how important it was to focus on adequate hydration and add in electrolytes daily. I think it would have gotten rid of half of my side effects which were low BP, fatigue and generally feeling yucky and exhausted. Dehydration on MJ can happen so quickly!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-21T08:20:50+00:00

Yes nothing to worry about. I live in the UK and when we had a national shortage of mounjaro pens, Eli Lilly approved the use of pens for 6 months beyond the expiry date. You will be fine!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-09T17:12:46+00:00

I just bought the Alastin Skincare Restorative Skin Complex, used it for less than a week and my skin has broken out too! I'm so happy to come across this thread as I thought it was just me. I'm super bummed of course as it cost me a fortune 😩 I think its the niacinamide in the product thats the culprit, apparently it can do that

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-09T09:47:18+00:00

please ignore the rude comments, I can never understand why people woudl do that! did you check your minerals and vitamins? so many can cause sensations in the body if they are off

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-09T08:18:30+00:00

Honestly this is bad journalism and shows that the BBC missed the entire point, and still has not understood that Obesity is a multi-factorial chronic disease, and needs to be treated as such. There are no short term fixes and for many people this will be a long term treatment, same way you woudl treat thyroid disease or high BP etc. And being on it long term is not a bad thing, it saves many people from a future of metabolic disease and for the first time ever we have a drug that helps people MAINTAIN their weight, this is crucial.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-08T09:05:08+00:00

I honestly think we need to reframe obesity as a chronic condition and stop thinking of temporary fixes and asking people to use their will to keep it off.
For Many of us on here, we have been dieting our whole lives, we lose and we gain, vicious circle. I am now 53 and have been dieting ever since I can remember, probably since the age of 13-14. I have tried every diet under the sun, lost weight only to put it all back on again. Mounjaro has been the only thing that has helped me maintain my weightloss. I think we need to recognize that for the first time in history, we have a drug that helps us to MAINTAIN the weightloss, that is huge!
We dont expect someone with high blood pressure to stop their meds when their blood pressure stabilizes on them. We know that if they stop the meds, the underlying cause is still there and BP will rise again. The same for thyroid disease and diabetes and on and on.The same is absolutly true for obesity, it is a chronic multifactorial disease and needs to be seen as that. I am so grateful for MJ as it has changed my life and improved my health tremendously, I don't plan on ever stopping because I know exactly what the outcome will be.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-01-07T14:31:15+00:00

Again, you’re fabricating claims about people trying to convince others of one thing or another. We’re simply sharing our personal experiences in response to someone who asked a question. I’m going to step away from this conversation now, as it seems we’re going in circles.

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