This month marks a significant personal milestone – one year of maintaining a healthy weight after discontinuing weight loss injections, an occasion playfully referred to as a ‘thin-aversary’. This achievement is particularly meaningful after decades of struggling with weight fluctuations.

Decades of Weight Cycling

For over twenty years, the author experienced the frustrating cycle of losing weight only to regain it, often with additional pounds. Numerous diets – including Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Atkins, cabbage soup, and high-fiber options – had previously failed to deliver lasting results.

The Impact of Mounjaro

Prior to starting Mounjaro in November 2024, the author was a size 18, weighing 13 and a half stone, and classified as obese according to their BMI. Simple tasks, like putting on shoes, were difficult, and self-consciousness about appearance was constant. A previous attempt with Saxenda was halted due to unpleasant side effects.

Mounjaro, however, proved different. Within 48 hours of starting a 2.5mg dose, appetite significantly diminished with no adverse effects. Over six months, increasing to 7.5mg and then tapering off, the author lost three stone 12lb, dropping to a size 12.

Sustaining Loss Independently

The author deliberately chose to discontinue the maintaining dose of Mounjaro, aiming to prove the ability to sustain weight loss independently. Remarkably, the weight not only remained off but continued to decrease.

Lifestyle Changes and Confidence

The summer of 2025 was transformative. Instead of a vacation, £3,000 was invested in a new wardrobe, embracing clothes previously unworn – denim shorts, sleeveless tops, and fitted dresses.

The constant ‘food noise’ that had plagued the author for years vanished, along with cravings for alcohol and sugary foods. Christmas 2025 was enjoyed with moderate indulgence, and any small weight gain was quickly shed through sensible eating.

Current Status

Currently, the author weighs around nine stone and wears a size 8. They comfortably fit into 26in waist jeans, have a noticeable thigh gap, and have experienced significant changes in facial features and body shape. The previous size 12 wardrobe is now too large, and a complete replacement with size 8 clothing is planned. This journey has been about reclaiming confidence and enjoying life without the burden of self-consciousness and unhealthy habits.