Mounjaro Month 4 Update | Honest Weight Loss Results, Side Effects & Progress

I’m back with my Mounjaro 4 month four results to give you the ups, the downs, and just share my progress along this journey.

As someone who is also a health and wellness coach, I’m just sharing my own experience and some of the things that I’ve come to find so that if you are considering going down this path yourself, you can be a little bit more informed.

Please note this is not medical advice. Always speak to your doctor before taking any type of medication. This is not something that I went into lightly, but I did want to share my journey for people out there who may also be considering it for themselves.

Going along this journey has been massively transformational and honestly I don’t regret a single step of it.

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A Quick Recap Of The Last Few Months

If you haven’t followed the whole journey so far, I’ll quickly recap things.

In month one I lost 9lb.

In month two I lost another 6lb.

Last month I only lost 1lb, but if you watched that update video you’ll know that there were still significant changes happening in my body.

This month I wanted to share some of the realisations I’ve had, some side effects I’ve noticed, and of course my month four results.

I Still Haven’t Gone Back To Tracking Food

At the end of my last update, I said that I was going to track my food a little bit better.

I haven’t done that.

And honestly, this is one of the biggest problems I’ve always come up against when it comes to tracking nutrition… I absolutely hate doing it.

It’s inconvenient.
It’s time consuming.
And honestly… I just cannot be bothered.

Even though I haven’t been tracking, I’ve still made significant progress this month.

Increasing My Dose To 5mg

One of the changes this month is that I increased my dose.

From the beginning of this journey, I always intended to stay on the lowest dose possible whilst I was still making progress.

I stayed on the 2.5mg dose for the first three months, but this month I increased to 5mg by taking two 2.5mg doses throughout the week.

I literally listen to all of the podcasts that I can around GLP1s and one of the things that keeps coming up is to really try and stay on the lowest dose possible where you can still manage your hunger.

That’s what I’ve been aiming to do.

Last month I definitely noticed:

• Hunger creeping back in
• More snacking
• More food noise

So I felt like it was the right time to increase slightly.

Splitting the dose into two injections throughout the week has actually worked really well for me and I haven’t noticed any major side effects from increasing.

My Appetite & Relationship With Food

One thing I always want to make clear is that I still get hungry.

I’ve never felt sick on this medication and I’ve always continued to have what I would describe as a moderate appetite.

I still eat three proper meals per day.

The main thing this has helped me with is:

• Snacking
• Portion control
• Feeling more in control around food

As with any weight loss, I’ve always said that if people naturally stopped snacking and managed their portion sizes better, they would probably see significant results.

But the challenge for me was PCOS and insulin resistance.

I constantly felt hungry before.

Not just “oh I fancy something sweet” hungry… but genuinely shaky, unwell and desperate to eat if I went too long without food.

Looking back now, I truly believe I was heading towards type 2 diabetes if I’d continued down the path I was on.

That’s why I decided to take what felt like quite a drastic step for me personally and start this medication.

Although some hunger has come back now, it still feels manageable and I feel far more in control and supported in making healthier choices.

Side Effects I’ve Noticed This Month

Changes In Vision

One thing I’ve noticed this month is some slight changes in my eyesight.

I already wear glasses for driving and distances, but I’ve definitely noticed recently that I feel like I probably need to wear them more often.

It almost reminds me of how my eyesight used to feel during those low blood sugar episodes I’d get before.

That slightly blurry, not-quite-clear feeling.

It’s definitely something I’m keeping an eye on.

I’m making sure that I’m eating enough throughout the day because although I’m not tracking food, I definitely am eating enough.

My breakfast is usually always the same.
My lunch is generally a big salad with protein.
And dinner is similar again.

Protein intake is still something I’m prioritising every day.

What I have noticed though is that I’m starting to crave those sugar fixes again a little bit more, so that’s definitely something I need to continue being mindful of.

And honestly, when people say this is “the easy way” or “the lazy way” to lose weight… it really isn’t.

I’m still having to do the work.

I’m still making conscious decisions every day.

The difference is that I feel more supported in making the right choices for my health.

Digestive Issues & Gut Health

Another thing I’ve noticed this month is around digestion.

Before starting Mounjaro, I’d struggled with digestive issues for a long time. Probably IBS-type symptoms.

Things like:

• Bloating
• Gassiness
• Digestive discomfort
• Feeling uncomfortable after certain foods

Especially things like pasta, bread or heavier meals.

In the first couple of months on Mounjaro, that actually improved massively.

I felt more regular.
Digestion felt easier.
Everything just felt better.

But this month I’ve noticed that slipping back a little bit.

Not worse than before, but definitely back towards how things used to be.

If I’m not intentional about getting enough fibre, I definitely notice it.

I still add psyllium husk into my morning smoothie and that really helps me stay regular, but there’s definitely been more bloating this month.

My Menstrual Cycle Returning

One of the biggest changes this month has actually been the return of my menstrual cycle.

I hadn’t had a proper cycle for over two years.

This month felt like a proper monthly cycle again and the day before my period I remember thinking:
“Oh my god my stomach is so sore, bloated and uncomfortable.”

Then my period started and I realised why.

For me personally, I actually see this as a really positive sign.

At 43, I’ve often questioned whether what I was experiencing was PCOS related or whether I was entering perimenopause.

Whenever I’ve had blood tests done, I was always told I still had enough estrogen and wasn’t officially perimenopausal.

So to me, having my cycle return after losing weight and improving my metabolic health feels like a really significant sign that my body is becoming healthier again.

Having a regular menstrual cycle is generally a sign of good health in women.

Working On Gut Health

This month I’ve also started trying some new gut health supplements that were sent out to me. So i’m looking forward to testing these out.

But the bundle includes:

• Fibre supplements
• Protein shakes
• Probiotics

I’ve only been taking them for a few days but I have already noticed a slight difference.

Moving forward, gut health is definitely going to be a big focus for me.

I also know that wheat and gluten can sometimes flare things up for me personally, so I’m going to continue being mindful around that too.

Loose Skin & Body Changes

I also get asked a lot about loose skin.

On my arms and legs, honestly not too much because that’s not really where I carried most of my weight.

But around my stomach… yes, definitely.

That’s where I’ve always held fat and after my second child and having a C-section, I’ve always had what people refer to as the “mummy apron.”

I’ve definitely noticed more loose and crinkly skin there during weight loss.

One thing I’ve been using again recently is castor oil wraps. I did a full breakdown of my experiements with Castor Oil I love and swear by this stuff since doing this experiment.

I noticed the skin was starting to feel really dry and crepey, but since using castor oil wrapping again it feels:

• More moisturised
• Firmer
• More comfortable

I also find it really comforting for bloating and period pain.

I basically apply castor oil onto the stomach area, put a wrap or pad over the top and either wear it for a few hours or sleep in it.

Just make sure you wear old clothes and bedding because castor oil absolutely ruins fabric.

I’ve also taken collagen supplements consistently for years and I’m hoping that’s helping support skin elasticity during weight loss too.

And of course maintaining muscle through strength training massively helps with overall firmness and body composition.

My Mounjaro Month 4 Results

So let’s get into the actual Mounjaro month 4 results with my before and after pictures.

This month I lost another 4lb.

What’s interesting is that I honestly didn’t feel like I looked massively different this month.

But this is exactly why I’m so glad I’ve documented the process with photos and measurements.

Because when I compared the pictures I realised there actually has been a really significant amount of change.

My:

• Waist measurements
• Belly measurements
• Chest measurements

…have all continued to come down. I think this side profile before and after is where I can really see the difference for month 4.

Even though the scales aren’t dropping dramatically fast anymore, body composition is still changing massively.

I’m seeing far more muscle definition now because the body fat is continuing to reduce.

Training Hard & Maintaining Muscle

I’m still training hard and I’m still absolutely loving the Stacy Sims workout program.

I genuinely believe that combining strength training with this journey is what’s helping me maintain muscle mass whilst still slowly and steadily losing fat.

To some people this progress might seem slow.

But to me?
This feels sustainable.

And that’s exactly what I wanted.

I’ve never wanted rapid weight loss.

I wanted something steady that would hopefully support me long term when I eventually come off the medication.

Because yes, my goal is still to come off it eventually.

Where I Get My Mounjaro From

One thing I get asked a lot is where I actually get my medication from.

I currently live in France, but when I first started this journey it was still quite difficult to get Mounjaro here and honestly I also wanted to make sure there wasn’t anything getting lost in translation because my French still isn’t brilliant 😅

So initially I got my medication through the UK.

Now, I would always recommend trying to get it from the country that you actually reside in where possible because I’ve had to rely on people bringing it over and it can definitely become a bit of a faff.

It is now becoming easier to access in France too.

The biggest piece of advice I would give is to make sure that wherever you get it from is a registered pharmacy.

There are so many websites popping up now selling GLP1 medications and unfortunately not all of them are legitimate.

When I was first researching options in Europe, I actually found one website claiming to be a registered pharmacy, but when I looked further into it they weren’t listed on the pharmacy register at all.

That’s the main thing you want to look out for.

If you are not buying from a properly registered pharmacy, you really have no guarantee of what you are actually getting.

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How Long Will I Stay On It?

This is probably the question I get asked the most.

Initially I thought maybe 3–4 months would be enough.

But honestly, I still feel like I’ve got some belly fat I’d like to reduce further.

My waist-to-hip ratio is still slightly above the healthier range and there’s a lot of evidence showing how important waist-to-hip ratio can be for overall health markers and links to increased risk in heart disease.

My original goal weight was 10 stone and I’m now only around 6lb away from that.

I also feel like I want to give myself a little bit of a buffer before coming off because GLP1 medications can have anti-inflammatory effects and I wouldn’t be surprised if some water retention comes back afterwards.

So for now, I’m going to continue with:

• 5mg total
• Split into two 2.5mg doses weekly

…because that seems to be working really well for me.

I’m not putting pressure on myself with timelines.

I’m simply taking it one month at a time.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I’m really happy with my progress so far.

I feel amazing.
My energy feels good.
I feel more like myself again.

And honestly, the biggest freedom for me has been not obsessing over food all the time.

I’m still going out with friends.
Still enjoying meals.
Still having family visits.
But I no longer feel the need to overeat or completely lose control around food.

If you are considering going down this route yourself, my biggest encouragement would be to do it in a way that still supports and nurtures your body.

Focus on:

• Protein
• Strength training
• Fibre
• Muscle maintenance
• Gut health
• Long-term sustainable habits

As always, thank you so much for being here and following along with the journey.

And if you’re on your own GLP1 journey, I’d absolutely love to hear how you’re getting on in the comments.