Mounjaro mum admits she ‘forgets to feed' her kids because she's never hungry and it leaves other parents horrified
FOOD FAIL Mounjaro mum admits she 'forgets to feed' her kids because she's never hungry and it leaves other parents horrified
A MUM who has lost a staggering amount of weight on Mounjaro has admitted she sometimes "forgets to feed" her kids.
The woman left people stunned after making the shock revelation in a post on her TikTok page.
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A mum has left people horrified after revealing she sometimes "forget to feed" her kids as she's on Mounjaro
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She's lost a staggering amount of weight on the GLP-1 injections, as shown in her 'before' picture
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Over the top of a picture of her with her two kids, she wrote: "You're a good mum".
The next snap showed the trio again, and the mum had added on the image: "Thanks. Sometimes I forget to feed them because I'm on Mounjaro".
"Not easy remembering these little people are hungry," she added in the caption.
Mounjaro is a GLP-1 drug, injected weekly, which uses food suppression to help people lose weight.
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I've had to set reminder alarms to make sure I feed them
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The TikTok sparked a fierce debate in the comments section, with some people slamming the woman for her remarks
"I can forget a lot but definitely not feeding them," one wrote.
"My son's nana is the same, I now pack him packed lunch when he goes," another admitted.
"I wonder if it might help adjust children's way of thinking about food too, in this case, as I suspect you were possibly over feeding them too," a third commented.
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"Maybe it will have (unintended) but good generational benefits?"
However, somewhat surprisingly, the majority of people praised the "relatable" woman for her comments.
I've lost 3.5st on Mounjaro in 6 months but its ruined so much
"I can relate," one wrote.
"I don't feel hungry at all! So meal times are all over the place, I forget they feel hungry!"
"Literally!" a second agreed.
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"My boy said 'mum I'm hungry now' - it was 6pm and he hadn't had his tea."
"Nah I did the same to my cat the other day and found her trying to get into the bin," a third admitted.
"I've set alarms now."
How to take Mounjaro safely
IF you're thinking of starting Mounjaro, here's everything you need to be aware of to ensure you use it safely.
Consult your doctor first Discuss your medical history with a GP, especially if you have: thyroid issues, pancreatitis history, gastrointestinal disorders and kidney or liver issues.
Start a low dose and increase slowly Starting dose is usually 2.5 mg once weekly, injected under the skin.
Typical progression: 2.5 mg → 5 mg → 7.5 mg → up to 15 mg weekly (in 2.5 mg increments every four weeks, as tolerated).
Administer it properly Inject once a week, same day each week, with or without food.
Inject subcutaneously in stomach, thigh, or upper arm and rotate injection sites weekly.
Watch for side effects Common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, decreased appetite and fatigue.
Seek medical help if you experience any of the following serious side effects: signs of pancreatitis (severe stomach pain), allergic reactions and kidney problems (low urine output, swelling).
"Never seen anything more real," someone else wrote.
"First few weeks my kids were like 'where's the food at, we're hungry' and I'm like really HOW?"
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"Saaaammee got a little alarm on my phone now," another revealed.
With someone else agreeing: "Hahaha same! I've had to set reminder alarms to make sure I feed them!"
"My kids have said the treat drawer is terrible since I went on MJ," another mum laughed.
"Hahahah these poor MJ kiddies," the TikToker replied.
She also hinted that she'd made the TikTok as a light-hearted post as she responded to someone telling them it was "not that deep".
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