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What No One Tells You About Month 2 on GLP-1 (My Mounjaro Update & Results)

March 27, 2026 · In: GLP1 Weight Loss

I’m coming in with my Month 2 update on my GLP-1 journey using Mounjaro.

As I promised, I’m taking you along every step of the way — sharing the reality of this process, not just the highlights.

And honestly… this month has been very different to Month 1.

There have been some significant realisations, and three key shifts that I’ve experienced that I really don’t think get talked about enough.

I’ll also be sharing my full Month 2 results at the end.

Doing This the Right Way (And Why That Matters)

Before I get into the update, I want to quickly touch on something that I keep coming back to throughout this journey.

I am really big on doing this the right way.

For me, that means:

  • Focusing on nutrition
  • Continuing strength training
  • Making real lifestyle changes

Because there is a lot of noise online right now, and I know it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out what’s right and who to trust.

The most important thing, if you are exploring this route, is making sure you are working with a registered pharmacy and going through a proper clinical process.

I’ve recently switched to Click Pharmacy, which is a UK-based registered online pharmacy and are the sponsor of this post and I’m truly greatful for their support on my journey.

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I’m actually going through their process myself, and I’ll continue to share my experience as I go.

But as always this is just one option. It’s really important that you do your own research and make the right decision for you.

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The 3 Biggest Shifts I Noticed in Month 2

I’ve stayed on the lowest dose of Mounjaro (2.5 mg), and this month has definitely brought a shift compared to month 1.

1. The Food Noise Came Back… But Not the Same

This was probably the biggest thing I noticed.

In Month 1, the biggest relief for me was that the food noise completely quietened.

That constant chatter of:

  • “What am I eating next?”
  • “Should I go to the cupboard?”
  • Thinking about food all the time

That had gone. But in Month 2… The food noise came back.

And I’ll be honest — I wasn’t expecting that.

I started noticing:

  • Cravings for sweet foods after dinner
  • That pull towards snacks in the afternoon
  • That familiar “I want something” feeling

But here’s the key difference… It wasn’t paired with that intense hunger.

Before, I would have the craving and the physical hunger, and that’s where I always felt like my willpower was just gone.

Now?

I’ve got that pause.

That moment where I can actually check in and ask:

“Am I actually hungry… or is this just habit?”

And most of the time, it’s habit.

Why I’ve Stayed on the Same Dose

A lot of people at this point would increase their dose to quieten that food noise again.

But I’ve chosen not to, at least for now.

Because:

  • I’m still losing weight
  • I want to build control and awareness
  • I want to break my sugar habits

Sugar has always been my biggest sticking point, especially with PCOS and insulin resistance.

So this has actually given me the opportunity to work on that, rather than just masking it. Because on the other side that is probably going to come back, and so I want to tackle working on that now whilst I have the medication as support.

2. Weight Loss Has Slowed

The second big shift this month is that the Weight loss has slowed down And I’m actually really happy about that. Because from the very beginning, I said I wanted to do this:

Slow and steady

I’ve seen so many people online losing huge amounts of weight very quickly… But what often doesn’t get talked about is what happens on the other side of that.

There can be:

  • Increased risk of gallbladder issues
  • More stress on the body
  • Less sustainability long term

And that’s not necessarily the medication, it’s the rate of weight loss.

Rapid weight loss is a huge stressor. I saw one woman share that she lost around 2 stone (28–30 lbs) in 6 weeks… but then ended up needing her gallbladder removed.

And when you see things like that, it can feel scary.

But when you bring it back to context, It’s the speed of the loss that’s the issue

So for me, slower progress is a good thing. It’s better for the body and will increase your ability to keep it off in the long term.

3. The Fatigue Hit Me Hard

This was the part that really caught me off guard.

Month 1 — I felt great.

Month 2… I felt exhausted.

Around weeks 5–6, I hit a point where:

  • My energy was on the floor
  • I felt weak
  • I couldn’t push my training

Was It the GLP-1?

Honestly… I don’t think it was just that.

There was a lot going on:

  • A really busy month (February in the mountains is full-on)
  • My husband being away
  • Juggling kids, work, and everything else
  • Doing a really intense training program
  • Randomly waking up at 4-5am and not getting enough sleep

And then…My period came back for the first time in 2 years (with PCOS)

So there was a huge hormonal shift happening at the same time.

There were many things going on all at once, so I really feel like these were all contributing factors.

The Reality of Fat Loss

This is something that’s really important to understand. When you’re in a calorie deficit. Your body is pulling energy from fat store. That process is more physically demanding than just using energy from food.

So it is normal to feel:

  • More tired
  • Lower energy
  • More drained

And I think it was all of those things combined that hit me.

What I Did Instead of Pushing Through

I didn’t try to power through it.

I backed off.

  • Reduced my training intensity
  • Focused on movement instead
  • Did more weighted walking and lighter sessions
  • Started taking Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony again to help with sleep

And now, my energy levels have stabilised again.

Training Realisations: You Can’t Do Everything at Once

This was a big one for me. I was trying to carry on as normal and I am working on another Stacy Sims program review which is focused on building strength and muscle. The training plan is intense.

I was attempting to:

  • Build muscle
  • Lose fat
  • Train hard

All at the same time. And my body basically said “No.”

Because muscle growth requires an energy surplus, fat loss requires a deficit. They don’t really work well together.

So now my focus is:

👉 Maintaining muscle, not building it

And that shift alone has made things feel much more manageable.

Month 2 Results

Let’s get into the results.

Weight Loss

  • Month 1: –9 lbs
  • Month 2: –6 lbs

👉 Total so far: –15 lbs

Yes, it’s slowed — but I’m really happy with that.

Measurements

In Month 2, I lost around:

👉 20 cm across my body

But this is where it gets interesting.

  • Chest: down another 3 cm
  • Waist: slightly down
  • Belly: stayed the same
  • Hips & legs: now starting to reduce

And this is something I always remind my clients:

You cannot choose where you lose fat from, you cannot spot reduce unfortunatly.

For me, I always lose from my chest first… and my belly last.

That’s just my genetics. Your body will do the same. So whilst we can use exercise to shape and ‘tone’ the body, your genetics will determine where your body releases the most fat from.

Body Fat & Muscle

Using my scales (just as a guide) as mine are old and definitley need replacing

  • Body fat: 34% → 32%
  • Muscle: slight drop 7.5 → 7.1

And this is exactly why I keep going on about:

Strength training
Protein intake

Because preserving muscle is key.

What I’m Focusing on Going Into Month 3

The plan now is:

  • Stay on 2.5 mg
  • Keep working on reducing sugar habits
  • Stay mindful around cravings
  • Focus on muscle maintenance
  • Keep everything sustainable

Because the goal isn’t just weight loss. It’s maintaining it long term and maintaining a focus on health above all.

Why This Isn’t a Magic Fix

This is the part I really want to reinforce. These medications are a tool, they are not the solution on their own. You still have to do the work along side their use.

If you don’t change:

  • Your habits
  • Your nutrition
  • Your lifestyle

You risk ending up back where you started, or worse you end up gaining back all of the weight and some more!

My Long-Term Plan

I don’t want to be on this forever. I have spoken to many people who have said that they now just plan on being on it for the long term, and who knows what will happen when I try and come off it. But I’ll sure be documenting it along the way.

My goal is to:

  • Use this as a tool
  • Build better habits
  • Come off it
  • Maintain my results

And that will involve:

  • Reverse dieting
  • Maintaining muscle
  • Keeping structure in place

Because muscle is what drives your metabolism.

I’m Creating a “Do It Right” Guide

I’m currently working on a guide to help you:

  • Approach GLP-1 properly
  • Protect your muscle
  • Build sustainable habits
  • Keep the weight off

CLICK HERE to check that out.

Final Thoughts After Month 2

Month 2 has been very different to Month 1.

Less “wow”…

More reality, ok there is work to do here.

  • The food noise comes back
  • Weight loss slows
  • Energy dips

But this is where the real progress happens.

Important Disclaimer

This is my personal experience, not medical advice.

Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional before starting any medication, and ensure you are working with a registered pharmacy and doctor.


Thank You

Thank you so much for all the support and conversations around this journey.

I think it’s really important we talk about this openly, including the positives, the concerns, and everything in between.

I’ll see you at the end of Month 3.

By: admin · In: GLP1 Weight Loss · Tagged: glp1 diet, glp1 weight loss, mounjaro, mounjaro diet

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