Mounjaro is very effective when it comes to losing weight. But it works much better if you start a healthy eating habit. Mounjaro works by suppressing your appetite so that you eat less but still feel full.
The problems start when you reach your target weight, and you want to stop having the injections. Research has shown that it is very easy to put the weight back on.
If you don’t change your eating habits while on Mounjaro, it’s likely that you will still crave the unhealthy foods you were eating before, and this will lead to weight gain.
However, if you start to eat differently and add in some exercise, you will stand a much better chance of keeping the weight off.
You should continue to eat foods from each food group. But focus on protein, healthy fats, vegetables, fruit and high-fibre carbohydrates. If you have a sweet tooth, it can be very difficult to cut out sugary desserts and chocolate, but if you learn how to make alternatives, your craving for sweet foods should diminish over time.
The NHS Better Health Page has lots of information about healthy swaps. For example, instead of a few biscuits, eat a fruit teacake. The difference between them is that a biscuit will typically have a higher fat content and added refined sugar. A fruit teacake will contain less fat, and although they still have sugar, it is natural sugar from the dried fruit, and so it is a healthier choice.
Good examples are:
Healthy fats to use for cooking are:
These oils have less saturated fat than coconut oil, lard or butter.
Healthy fats in food include:
High-fibre carbohydrates include
If you are looking for an alternative to sweet desserts, then choose naturally sweet high-fibre fruits such as:
Add one of these fruits to natural yoghurt and sprinkle with blueberries and chia or sesame seeds.
This is a sample of what you could eat in a day. There are three meals and two snacks because smaller meals spread throughout the day help to overcome nausea. This is a common side effect in the first few weeks of having Mounjaro injections.
Breakfast: Porridge with berries and seeds
Mid-Morning Snack: Sliced Banana topped with a teaspoon of natural peanut butter
Lunch: Chicken and Spinach Curry made with tomatoes and spices served with rice or quinoa – Vegetarian option: Lentil and spinach curry with brown rice – Vegan option: Chickpea and vegetable curry with quinoa
Afternoon Snack: An apple and a handful of walnuts
Dinner: Baked salmon with steamed vegetables and quinoa – Vegetarian option: Grilled halloumi with steamed vegetables and quinoa – Vegan option – Stuffed sweet potato with black beans and avocado
There are hundreds of healthy recipes from credible sources on the internet. Some examples are the BBC Good Food, The Doctor’s Kitchen, Hello Fresh, My Protein, Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s, but there are many more.
Yes. Our weight loss clinic provides weight loss medications, including Mounjaro.
Before we start any weight loss treatment, we see you for a consultation to make sure this treatment is right for you.
You can then buy your medication here at the pharmacy, and we will supervise your weekly injections. You’ll also receive advice about diet and exercise. Plus, ongoing support for managing your side effects and long-term weight maintenance. If you would like to book a consultation, you can use the form online or phone for an appointment at 01276 21002. If you’re passing, come in, and we’ll sort out a date and time that’s convenient for you.
If you’re interested in losing weight by using weight management injections such us Wegovy or Mounjaro, our new service will help you. Read our latest article to find out more about weight loss medication and how we can help you.
Like all medications there can be side effects whilst using Mounjaro. One side effect that has been in the news lately is pancreatitis. To find out more about Mounjaro’s side effects read our latest blog which tells you what you can expect when you start using Mounjaro on your weight loss journey.
