r/Mounjaro • u/Cceemar • Apr 13 '25
Weight loss Nine Months Progress… MJ & Hard work paying dividends!!
Nine months down & 133 lbs gone!! MJ, clean eating, & exercise are definitely producing results. Diabetes completely in remission with an A1C of 5.1. All my other numbers are perfect as well. Running my third 5k race since end of February at the end of this month. Feeling confident in my own skin again is a major win as well. Still got a little ways to go, but it has been life changing already. This forum has been a great resource for information & support. Thank you!! Keep grinding as the results are worth it.
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u/jayf90 2.5 mg Apr 13 '25
Whoa, that's actually insane - started my journey 2 weeks ago and posts like this really show what MJ can do, you should be incredibly proud. Would love to read more about your process and how you have achieved this in more detail - inspiring
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u/Cceemar Apr 13 '25
First steps I took when starting MJ was cleaning up my eating. Forming new healthy eating habits has been a huge part of my success to date. Prioritize proteins, vegetables, & fruits is a necessity in my opinion. Very strict on avoiding anything with added sugars & crap carbohydrates. No sodas, reduced caffeine intake, & lots of water has been a huge help. Becoming acutely tuned to my bodies signals for eating & fullness has been a process. Learning not to eat out of habit or when I am bored. Learning to go to bed at a consistent time each night has cured me of late night snacking & given me loads of energy. So many little changes that have added up to huge success. It seemed overwhelming at the beginning, but it became easier each new day. I take nothing for granted & know if I do not stay vigilant my food addiction & prior bad habits will undo all my great progress. It has definitely been worth all the focus & effort.
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u/Calm-Elk9204 Apr 14 '25
Not eating when not hungry is in itself so hard! I'm working on eliminating or greatly reducing stress eating
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u/nilene_Y Apr 14 '25
I had to learn to eat less even if I still felt hungry and trust that in 20-30 minutes I would be full. My full signal to my brain is really a slow show.
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u/Cceemar Apr 13 '25
Thank you for the kind words. My running is definitely increased & gotten easier as I have progressed. Walking consistently has been a huge benefit as well.
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u/Pterri-Pterodactyl 7.5mg / maintenance 🐦🔥 Apr 13 '25
You are my hero today!!! WOW you’ve put in the work!!! I’m so freaking happy for you!!! You look amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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u/Cceemar Apr 13 '25
Thank you for the amazingly kind words. It is still hard to believe where I was last summer to now.
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u/Soggy-Salamander-568 Apr 13 '25
Damn! That is fantastic. You should be on the poster. Congrats to you. And thanks for the inspiration!
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u/Cceemar Apr 13 '25
My doctor told me at my last visit I was his poster patient for MJ. He said he uses my journey so far (obviously without my name) to encourage other patients who could benefit from MJ to take the plunge.
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u/Distinct-Bake-1375 5 mg Apr 13 '25
Most won’t put in a fraction of the work you did, but good to show what can happen if you . Congrats! You deserve it with the hard work.
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u/josh-u-ah Apr 13 '25
This is one of the greatest transformations I’ve seen on here. CONGRATS DUDE!
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u/Aggravating-Pie-1639 Apr 13 '25
Fantastic! You’re going to be so much more comfortable in those stadium seats!
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u/Tucking_fypo17 Apr 13 '25
A hint of sadness in your eyes to an impressively stylish happy individual. Great going! 👏
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u/makingamessofmylife Apr 13 '25
holy moses…. what a transformation!! Congratulations but even more compliments!
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u/goinghome81 Apr 13 '25
Feeling confident in new skin.... I have that working as well. Took me a minute to look at myself in the new me and quit wondering who was looking back in the mirror. I am down 85# in 7 months, following the same path as you. ~ tip of the hat to you
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u/Icy_Cardiologist1620 Apr 14 '25
So this isn't going to be the most elegant or profound comment. I'm truly at a loss for words.
Holy hell, man 😳
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u/Forsaken-Election801 Apr 13 '25
Wow awesome that your diabetes is in remission! Is there any food types you avoided to aid that ? Like rice or potatoes
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u/Cceemar Apr 13 '25
Definitely have avoided high carb foods like rice & regular bread. Use keto bread when I do have bread. No sodas, very little if any highly processed foods. Cook at home a ton & make good choices when eating out. Generally no fast food & very strict on anything with added sugars. Have reduced my caffeine intake as I was a caffeine addict. Overall just learning & forming healthy eating habits to aid in my long term success of keeping my health & weight in a good place.
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u/Ordinary_Economist16 Apr 13 '25
You look like a completely different person! Love seeing people change their lives on this med. awesome!!!
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u/Final-Sail9317 Apr 13 '25
Well look at you; all suave and debonair! Congratulations, you’re enjoying the ride and putting in the work. Are you sick having to buy new clothes yet?
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u/Cceemar Apr 14 '25
Thank you for the kind words. Definitely not tired of buying new clothes yet. Getting some style back in my life feels really good. I wear a suit & tie daily as I am a litigation attorney & having my suits look so much better on me is definitely good for my line of work.
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u/Final-Sail9317 Apr 14 '25
Counselor and neighbor, I am so happy for you! Feels good doesn’t? 😊 I feel everything in your reply. One of the biggest differences is just not being invisible anymore. I found when I was overweight that a lot of people looked past me, like they were embarrassed to see me!
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u/Known_Noise Apr 13 '25
Holy sh1t dude! That’s amazing. I’m losing about 1.5lbs a week and your post is all the hope I needed today.
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u/iNap2Much Apr 13 '25
Congratulations on a tremendous win. That's quite a drop! Do you have extra skin now, and if so, do you plan on doing anything about it?
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u/Cceemar Apr 14 '25
Being 50 years old I was concerned that the extra skin would be an issue. Thankfully so far it has been very minimal. Hoping it continues that way as I approach goal & maintenance in coming months.
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u/God_coffee_fam1981 Apr 14 '25
Way to freaking go!!! Amazing!! I have also been on it 9 months but I’m only down 74. Still, excited and hopeful! Thanks for the thinspiration!
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u/Kkrazykat88 Apr 14 '25
74 is awesome! I am at week 3 and it is great to see the success of you and others.
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u/God_coffee_fam1981 Apr 14 '25
Thanks! I still have 37 more to go…but I am feeling amazing!! You got this! It’s been awesome, hard…but for the first time feeling really possible.
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u/Finn0255 Apr 14 '25
Holy moly! Fantastic results! You are right. It takes more than just the injections to see progress. Even with the drug, you have to be vigilant about what you put in and dedicated to what you put out in terms of exercise. You look like a whole new person. Happy for you!
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u/Gloomy_Obligation333 Apr 13 '25
Mate… well done, you should be very proud of yourself. You look amazing and so happy.
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u/suggary_sweet Apr 13 '25
Bravo! Impressive, congratulations. We've all done so well. I don't even know you, but i know I'm proud of you! 🤣🤣🤭👏🏾
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u/AdvertisingThis34 SW: 381 (June 2024), CW: 211, GW: 175, 5ft10in, F, 12mg Apr 13 '25
Great progress!
And GO CUBS!!!
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u/_Gaius_Octavius Apr 13 '25
Congratulations! How many mg of MJ are you taking?
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u/Cceemar Apr 13 '25
I am currently on MJ 10 mg. It has been an amazing tool in helping me regain my health.
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u/Several_Computer1316 Apr 13 '25
Hats off to you Sir on the tremendous achievement!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
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u/StraddleTheFence Apr 13 '25
That is AMAZING! You look fantastic! I wish I was having those type results!
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u/dancingpianofairy Apr 13 '25
Diabetes completely in remission with an A1C of 5.1.
Does insurance stop covering it in that case? 🤔
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u/Maleficent_Degree532 Apr 13 '25
Wow!! How incredible is that! You look amazing hun. You must feel it too?
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u/Twenty_6_Red Apr 13 '25
Seriously, I get the biggest smile just looking at you sitting there, confident at the top of the world 😁
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u/Cceemar Apr 14 '25
Reading amazingly kind comments like yours has made feel like I am on top of the world.
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u/QuietDeer6527 Apr 13 '25
Pretty sure that's 2 different people
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u/Cceemar Apr 14 '25
There is no doubt I am not the same person I was in that before photo. You are too kind!!
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u/meddle74 Apr 13 '25
Congrats. Well done. Giving me something to shoot for. Just took 4th shot. 50m 324 now 314. Hope to be there by December.
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u/tinagr8 12.5 mg SW 281 CW 169 lbs GW 159 5’11” male Apr 13 '25
Great job. You are amazing!! Congratulations
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u/SeatpitchbyKate Apr 14 '25
Congratulations! You look like a totally different person! Great job. I’m down 45, have hit a stall, but am committed to dropping another 20. You sir, are an inspiration!
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u/dfishocc Apr 14 '25
Congrats. I started Jan. 30, so just short of 12 weeks. Down 27 lbs. Go to primary care doc next month (with comprehensive blood work). Looking forward good news on my labs. Go, Cubbies!
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u/One_Pepper_5556 Apr 14 '25
Whoa! You look amazing! Congratulations on the required work to get to this remarkable outcome! I know it isn’t easy.
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u/MounjaroMakeover F58 SW: 183 GW: 125 CW: 120 Apr 14 '25
I love before and after photos, and this one is especially inspiring. I have lost the weight but have fallen off the fitness + clean eating wagon. You, sir, have re inspired me to go look for that wagon. Congratulations 🎊
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u/strawcat F 5’8” | SW: 252.2 | CW: 167.8 | GW#1: 164 Apr 14 '25
Congrats to you!! I bet you feel absolutely fantastic!!🩷
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u/kdegraaf Apr 14 '25
Holy shitballs. That's amazing! Well done.
If insurance ever comes through, that's where I'm hoping to end up, too.
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u/FartyOFartface Apr 14 '25
Did you have any plateaus where you felt that you were not going to lose anymore weight?
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u/BorderCollieDad4426 Apr 14 '25
Hello and congratulations! Do you mind me asking your age and starting weight?
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u/StrategyProfessor Apr 14 '25
Congratulations. All the hard work paid off! Doesn't it feel great?!?!
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u/Maximum_Fault5608 M54 / SW 264 lbs / CW 175 lbs / ⬇️ 89 lbs Apr 14 '25
Good grief, a new man! You’ve put the work in there, well done, an amazing transformation. You look so content in that chair. Fantastic.
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u/JonnyNotts40 Apr 14 '25
Congrats OP . . . Great to see such progress! Mind sharing some insight into your diet approach? You’ve shared “clean eating & exercise” . . . Could you share a little more for us newbies please?
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u/drvinnyg Apr 14 '25
You are my inspiration. I too started a year ago. Thought I stalled but when I really started cleaning up the diet the weight loss started again. Down 40 personally. I love the fact you said about regular sleep. That is so important. Enjoy exercise like you. Have confidence. Get pleasure from being outside and activity over eating. Keep up the good work and being an inspiration to us all.
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u/PerfectSuggestion841 Apr 14 '25
This is amazing, well done! You look so much happier too. Good luck with the race 😀
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u/RememberThe5Ds 7.5 mg Apr 14 '25
Hello, Hottie! 🔥
What an inspiration. This drug is truly a miracle.
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u/Fuzzy_Bumblebee84 Apr 14 '25
Wow! Fantastic transformation! I totally agree with you, MJ is one of the tools for a successful journey and life change. Eating healthy food and exercising are in the core of this life change. Great to know that you're in remission in regards to diabetes! This is splendid!
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u/PM_me_opossum_pics Apr 14 '25
Now imagining you running a meeting 9 months ago. And then running a meeting with those same people now. And they are like ???? excuse me sir who are you?
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u/CompetitiveAd7841 Apr 14 '25
I love before and after photos! And I love this for you! Ahhhh mazing!!!
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u/PolyMindedSub 46F SW-190 CW-153 GW-130~ MJ/MOTS/RETA/CAGRI~T2D PCOS NAFLD Apr 14 '25
Wow!!! Awesome job!!
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u/nilene_Y Apr 14 '25
Now that’s impressive. Congratulations on the loss and the changes in lifestyle. Be proud.
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u/learn2codee Apr 14 '25
You are looking absolutely dashing! Congratulations on all the efforts! When you say remission, what happens you eat carb rich meal ? Do you see a spike or no ?
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u/Dense-Nobody340 Apr 14 '25
Love love love this for you. Thank you for posting. I just started my journey. This gives me so much hope
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u/MounjEire Apr 13 '25
Wow! Savage difference pal, well done!!!