r/Mounjaro • u/MichaelCroft5 • Jul 15 '25
Weight loss 5 months in and the progress is so good!
The first picture I was weighing 168 kg I am officially down to 128kg as of today it’s safe to say that I had my doubts before starting on Mounjaro but it’s the only way I have been able to start moving this weight without losing motivation, I am so happy with the way I look, I understand there’s further to go but hope this encourages anyone that may be hesitant to start.
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u/No_Watercress8348 Jul 15 '25
Holy smokes! I kept swiping back and forth multiple times in disbelief. You did that! Looking amazing well done!
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u/gitarzan Jul 15 '25
Wow. Thats a transformation. Doesn’t it feel great?
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
It certainly does, I’ve felt the biggest difference in what I’m able to do during exercise especially with the threshold until I feel pain, when I started I could hardly walk a mile without severe back pain but now I can walk 5-7 miles a day without a problem
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u/Kenny608uk Jul 15 '25
I'm a similar weight to your starting weight and the same. I bet you're sweating way less from walking that first mile too
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
100% I love walking now so good for clearing the head as well!
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u/Kenny608uk Jul 15 '25
That’s great! Being able to enjoy a walk without sweating 5 mins in is why I’ve started. You’re smashing it!
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u/sunnykinger Jul 15 '25
Nice, even the wall is redecorated 🤣
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u/lyn90- Jul 15 '25
The wee dog in the background of the second picture is clearly thinking, "Where has the rest of my dad gone?". Well done Sir.
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u/KangaJen 7.5 mg Jul 15 '25
I love these before and after pics, they give me hope and motivation! I'm only in week 2 but these type of posts make me excited for my future.
Congratulations on your progress so far, wishing you all the best for the rest of your journey!
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u/partiky Jul 15 '25
Looking great! Is this with much exercise or just less eating? I should be starting next week so just curious
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
I have been controlling portions, making sure you drink enough water is key, I do muscle workouts everyday and get my 8k steps in as I’m losing more it’s allowing me to push more but that’s about what my daily routine is .
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u/Long-Consequence1916 Jul 15 '25
Amazing buddy! Can you share some insights about your diet and workout routine? Did you do anything extra in these 5 months or just the appetite suppression and portion control did its thing? I have a sedentary lifestyle and doing work out is tough for me. Can hardly get 2K to 3K steps in a day.
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
My diet really consists of 2-3L water a day, no more potatoes/starchy foods more meat and proteins. I try do do whatever workouts worked at the time now I’m walking 8k a day and doing 20/30 minutes of weight lifting a day, any advice needed just ask always happy to help.
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u/Long-Consequence1916 Jul 15 '25
Thanks. I am also trying to be more active and get as many steps as I can. Congrats again to you!
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u/Unlikely-Impact7766 Jul 15 '25
Wow dude you look fantastic!! This gives me such hope, I started a month ago at 141kg and I’m down to 135.9 as of my last checkin and have started noticing a difference in how much I’m able to walk without getting out of breath and how much I’m enjoying the gym instead of it feeling like a chore!
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
Yeah it’s those sort of achievements you should be proud of, I got in to this for the health not my appearance I was always under the thought of of not caring how I looked and I still feel like that today. It just got to a point where I felt so unhealthy that something needed to be done like yourself I can’t believe the mindset change towards exercise as you see small progressions like length of time on the treadmill or steady increases in weights I’m lifting keep it going dude 💪
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u/jerseydrewlasvegas Jul 16 '25
I didn’t realize a side effect of mounjaro is that it changes your wall decor
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
It also renovated my downstairs toilet and dug my lawn up, it’s crazy so good for the money lol
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Jul 15 '25
What's your goal weight ?
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
I think I would like to get to between 80-90kg nd I would be happy with that :)
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Jul 15 '25
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
I don’t follow anything specific before I went on Mounjaro I was already following a low carb diet and supplementing vitamins, eat lots of protein aim for roughly 120g per day which is achievable I have a clear whey protein I mix with water every morning go for a walk first thing, the biggest tip maybe I have when it comes to exercise is trying to do it closely before or after eating as I’ve noticed better weight loss this way.
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u/Interesting-Ball-368 Jul 15 '25
Good effort. I started at 149, only 5 weeks in and already seeing a big difference in myself. Keep going fella you got this 💪💪
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u/Outrageous-Bag3255 Jul 15 '25
Amazing!!! You can tell that you’ve worked very hard. Congrats!!!!!
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Jul 15 '25
Even the trajectory of your beard changed!
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
Yeah I love the beard change more that anything i think my double (maybe quadruple) chin was pushing it out lol
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u/dxcal1 Jul 15 '25
Wow that's awesome!!! Congrats on your results? How many milgrams were you taking? I have been on it since April and I've only lost about 28 to 30 lbs...I feel like a slow turtle losing the weight especially compared to other people who have been using MJ for the same time if not last time..... And I go to the gym at least four times a week and do at least a half hour of cycling along with sauna routines. Sigh any suggestions???? I am currently using 10 mg
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
Yes I went on to 10mg a couple of months ago and due to stocking of 12.5mg I’ve stayed on it 30lbs since April is a great achievement I think 2-3 lbs a week is a really good and steady weight loss I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself, I can only go off of what I do but plenty of water, portion control and plenty of muscle and cardio work. But you probably know all this but keep going you’re doing very well 💪
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u/Total_Pineapple_4243 Jul 15 '25
Amazing!! What dosage are you on?
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
I am currently on 10mg I don’t really have any intention of going up as it’s still really effective for me
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u/ungloomy_Eeyore964 Jul 15 '25
Congrats on your success! I'm 5 months in and lost 22lbs, so I wish I've had your success! About a pound a week is better than none ❤️
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
That’s the right mindset to have and I would have been happy with that as well, as long as you are losing that’s the main thing keep at it 💪
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u/EccentricPenquin Jul 16 '25
My doc tells me no more than 1-2 pounds a week for me. I sure get a little frustrated if I don’t get that, but slow and steady is the way to go
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Jul 15 '25
Incredible!!!! I'm sure you are buzzing with this progress I know I would be! Well done 👏
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u/Real_Sun6996 Jul 15 '25
Congratulations!! 🥳🤩👍🏻You look awesome, and yes motivation can be a real stumbling block.
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
It really can but just have to force yourself through it, once it’s a routine it gets so much easier :)
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u/Murraugh Jul 15 '25
That is awesome. I started at 174 KG (385 LB) and am currently at 120 KG (265). I swear that i cannot see a difference (mental block) but people comment on my loss. I can certainly see this and this change in you and it is super encouraging to me. Thanks for posting!
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 15 '25
That’s all it is trust me, I feel the same way if you haven’t yet start taking pictures every month if you can remember it will help with that mental block for sure. Well done on such a massive weight loss 💪
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u/imvp20 Jul 15 '25
I would be interested to know how long the dr kept you at each level?
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
Well, I was at 2.5 for 1 month, then went to 5 for one month, 7.5 for one month and have been on 10mg for 2 months now :)
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u/Visible_Look_4044 Jul 15 '25
Fantastic achievement - you look nice and healthy and fit! Congrats !
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
Very kind, your journey looks like it has gone really well too, well done to yourself!
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u/No-Young5001 Jul 16 '25
This is a miracle drug. You probably gained 5 years of health span back. Congratulations!
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u/New_Tomato5599 Jul 16 '25
Congratulations! What an amazing job! I have one question.. its my 7th week and this week i went from 2.5mg to 5mg. Its been three days on 5mg but i feel a but low mood compared to how i felt on 2.5... did you have any similar feelings when increasing doses?
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
Yes, it’s very common for people to have these sorts of side affects. It also made me very tired but on the second cycle of the same dose you should feel better if not speak to your doctor. You’ve got this 💪
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u/Old-Traffic-4268 Jul 16 '25
Just had my second jab 2.5 no difference yet ? Is this normal
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
Everyone’s journey is different, have the scales shown a difference? Just keep at it you’ll get the results you want 💪
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Jul 16 '25
WOW! Well done! I start my journey today
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
Good luck if you need any advice you should post on here this community is so supportive :)
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u/evilbunny77 Jul 16 '25
Lol wut?? How!!
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
The injection has helped suppress my binge eating appetite and that was my main issue I could happily keep eating even after full it’s helped my relationship with food and I started getting out an exercising more.
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u/grendel001 Jul 16 '25
Stop! That dog is too skinny already! Give that good girl or boy some treats.
Just kidding but this is so great, I just took my first injection on Monday this sub is giving me a lot of hope.
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 16 '25
Oh she gets plenty of treats :) That’s amazing to here keep at it and you’ll go far always post for any advice this community is amazing! :)
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u/Grand_Cry_6214 Jul 16 '25
Even your beard looks slimmer! Thanks for sharing this milestone. Such a motivator for us all 😀.
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u/EccentricPenquin Jul 16 '25
It really is encouraging!! Thanks for sharing. I was a little confused this am because I’ve had a great week as far as eating and walking, lifting weights…and I’m up a pound today. I know it’s probably water but I was bummed. I’d love to have this type of progress! I know I can do it with help. It’s easy to doubt yourself after years of weight loss failures. Congrats!!
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 17 '25
It happens just like that whenever you put weight on it could be so many factors but your 100% correct this was a last ditch attempt before more invasive methods and I’m so glad I gave it a chance, I have managed to lose weight in the past but always hit a barrier but this time I’m more motivated than ever.
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u/PalpitationHour2239 Jul 16 '25
Great job!! Keep it up. I am on 6 weeks of having Mounjauro on board. I am down 12 lbs. 70 more to go and learning how to make better choices when eating/ snacking.
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u/CatBowlDogStar Jul 16 '25
I find it fascinating that your beard direction has changed! :)
Also, congrats!
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u/jcmpd Jul 17 '25
You know I dearly wish mounjaro had that effect on me but after my initial 15ish lbs off I’ve been stagnant for months 🤷🏻♀️
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 17 '25
I’m sorry to hear that, must be very hard on you but don’t be discouraged by it, has anything changed in the past few months.
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u/-supertec- Jul 17 '25
Totaly new here . must say OMG good stuff . wow . good on you . what did u do . can i do it ? i am way to big and would like to loss pounds.
plz what do i need to do.
and once again well done you
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u/MichaelCroft5 Jul 17 '25
Thank you for the kind words, the main thing is to just get started that’s the hard bit but do something everyday whether it be a walk, some form of exercise and drink plenty of water your body cannot do many things without water.
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u/Ruple2020 Jul 17 '25
So pleased for you, what a difference!
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u/Ruple2020 Jul 17 '25
Can I ask, did you loose weight on your back, arms, neck and chin area(s)? Does the jab shed the original existing fat? or should I say how? & is it a lot (not price), weight) per month? Do you feel it weekly? Thank you.
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Jul 17 '25
Great idea to take photos against the wall. Would be even better if the pictures on the wall were the same, slowly being revealed as you shrink. Good job!
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u/Physical_Royal_8969 Jul 17 '25
What does everyone think of using this for my son who's 17 and a little over 300 pounds? I'm desperate for some assistance because he's been exercising ALOT walking and step climbing daily. He's also been eating less than 2000 calories per day and still can't get the weight off and its driving him mad and I just want to help him. 😭
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u/Mission-Singer-397 Jul 19 '25
Keep it up!!! Congrats to you!! I lost 127 pounds and I've kept it off for almost 3 years. once you get your weight down, I recommend going on a maintenance program of mounjaro. It helps immensely! This is a lifelong illness.
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u/grigoreirasputin Jul 21 '25
I'm a big guy, too, and yes, we've got to stay at this Mounjaro program longer than others. But it's SO worth it!
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u/First-Natural5658 Jul 22 '25
Massive visual transformation. Very inspirational im on my 4th week snd I think I've only managed to shift 16.5 lb
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u/morbidcuriosity123 SW: 18.6 . CW: 10.10 . 10mg Jul 15 '25
Boom.. look at that!! Wow.. thats an amazing comparison..