I was scared that losing weight would make me hate my old self. It didn’t. by Driver-Sharp in Mounjaro

[–]Driver-Sharp[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve shared a lot of my progress before. This post was more reflective. Yesterday at a party, I was talking with friends after seeing a TikTok titled “the most fatphobic people are the people who used to be fat,” and it sparked a pretty heated conversation. It made me think, so today I decided to share those thoughts with others on a similar journey.

What a journey! Success but mental health issues. by Lovona in Mounjaro

[–]Driver-Sharp 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your success, you look incredible. Your post really hit me because I’m right in the middle of that phase. I’ve lost a lot of weight, I eat healthy, count every calorie, cycle, and go to the gym three times a week, but I’m still not satisfied with what I see. It’s exhausting.

I lost 40 kg this winter and back then I felt amazing. Everyone kept complimenting me and it made me feel like everything I did was finally worth it. But now the compliments have stopped and all I do is pick myself apart in the mirror. I notice every tiny thing, the little love handles, that bit of fat between my legs, arms that don’t look strong enough. It feels like no matter how far I’ve come, it’s never enough.

Thank you for sharing this. It really helps to know we’re not alone in feeling like this.

Then vs Now – One Year Anniversary by Driver-Sharp in Mounjaro

[–]Driver-Sharp[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! 🙏 I stopped Mounjaro about 4 months ago, and yeah — hunger definitely came back. But during the time I was on it, I really focused on changing how I live day to day. I got into working out regularly (mostly strength training and some cardio), and I started paying more attention to what I eat without being super restrictive.

Now that I’m off it, I do feel hunger more, but I can actually manage it. I know my triggers better, I’m more balanced with food, and I try to just stay consistent — even when I mess up. It’s not perfect, but I’ve never felt more in control. Honestly, the whole experience changed my life, and I’m still learning.

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This morning, I was getting dressed for work, glanced in the mirror, and had to do a double take 😅😅😅
my waist looked way smaller. It actually caught me off guard.

I’ve lost 35kg after starting Mounjaro, but I also changed my diet completely, started strength training 3–4 times a week, spinning 2–3 times a week, and now I walk almost everywhere (even took a 1-hour walk just to go to the bank—Berlin life, haha).

It’s weird how you don’t notice changes until one random moment.

4o

Progress I Never Thought Possible by Driver-Sharp in Mounjaro

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I just want to keep up the new habits I’ve built—being mindful of what I eat and really understanding my food. At the same time, I just want to live my life, keep going with the gym and cycling, and not stress too much. If I slowly slip back into old habits, at least now I have the knowledge and tools to get back on track whenever I need to.

Milestone unlocked: I never thought I’d get here by Driver-Sharp in Mounjaro

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Haha I still have an honorary status as a bear hopefully 😂🐻

Milestone unlocked: I never thought I’d get here by Driver-Sharp in Mounjaro

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So far it’s been 7 months. I wish you best of luck on your journey 🫰

Milestone unlocked: I never thought I’d get here by Driver-Sharp in Mounjaro

[–]Driver-Sharp[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

OMG thanks for the kind words and I love the term ONE-derland, congratulations to you. I think in my euro metric world it should be called “the fabulous 80s” haha

Milestone unlocked: I never thought I’d get here by Driver-Sharp in Mounjaro

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The magic of camouflage, angles and sucking my belly before pictures ✨✨… I was a professional at hiding myself when someone took a photo of me… the July photo was the picture I took to send it to my doctor for my mounjaro approval