I've lost 25% of my weight on Mounjaro – here's 4 foods I avoided on fat jabs & the popular pick that made me feel sick
FOOD FOR THOUGHT I've lost 25% of my weight on Mounjaro – here's 4 foods I avoided on fat jabs & the popular pick that made me feel sick
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A WOMAN who's shed nearly 25% of her bodyweight thanks to Mounjaro has revealed which foods she steered clear of.
TikToker Tami kickstarted her weight loss journey with the popular fat jab almost a year ago and within the last 50 weeks she's managed to drop a staggering 1/4 of her starting weight.
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Tami kickstarted her weight loss journey with the popular fat jab almost a year ago
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She has since managed to shed almost 25% of her body weight
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Mounjaro is typically used to treat type 2 diabetes
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Like many, Tami wasn't ''too clued up'' on what to do and which foods to consume.
However, having been on Mounjaro for close to 12 months now, Tami has learnt what works for her, regularly sharing tips and tricks to others on the same journey.
Mounjaro is regarded by some as the King Kong of weight loss jabs.
Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams acknowledged that Mounjaro, which could soon be rolled out on the NHS, can save the lives of people with 'life-threatening levels of obesity.'
But despite this, the NHS warned: 'Never take an anti-obesity medicine if it has not been prescribed to you.
"These types of medicines may not be safe for you and can cause serious side effects.'
About half a million Brits use weight loss drugs - and the number is expected to double in the next year.
Mounjaro works by suppressing your appetite, making people feel fuller for longer.
The injections are licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes and to assist those who are clinically obese (with a Body Mass Index of 30 or over).
One jab is administered each week but the duration is dependent on someone's weight.
I went on fat jabs but the hair loss was unbelievable so I quit - I'd rather be chubby with hair than skinny and bald
Spilling the beans on the popular foods she avoided, Tami revealed she didn't consume complex carbs, such as spaghetti and toast.
''Pasta and bread made me feel quite sick, I learnt that during the way,'' she said in the video.
''White breads and white pasta I found that it was very much making me feel queasy, so I avoided that.''
Another item on the no-go list included red meat, as that gave her ''the sulphur burp'', which ''have a foul, rotten egg smell due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas'', as per Medical News Today.
As well as being caused by gastrointestinal issues, sulphur burps can be a result of consuming too much legumes, dairy, poultry and other meat.
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK.
Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market.
Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight.
They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients' sugar levels are too high.
Can I get them?
NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics.
Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.
GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss.
Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk.
Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health.
Are there any risks?
Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.'
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health.
Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
''I've now introduced it back into my diet but certainly in the beginning and when moving up doses,'' said Tami who's currently on 15mg of the medication.
Another popular pick she steered clear of at the start of her weight loss journey was takeaway, especially ''fatty and greasy foods''.
As well as making her stomach ''quite sick'', Tami discovered the greasy meals caused constipation - another common side effect of Mounjaro.
''Also, I would avoid anything high in sugar, sugary foods, like cakes.''
Offering a helping hand to those also on the medication, Tami advised to stay hydrated and ''eat your calories''.
She went on in the video: ''I would say that if you've got any questions regarding foods or something's triggering you, write it down in a food diary.
''See what could made you feel sickly and probably take it out of your eating plan for that week and see if that's the trigger.''
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There's a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
Other Mounjaro users react
Since being posted on the platform, where Tami shares content under the username @cartcrushuk, the clip has taken the internet by storm, amassing over 368k views.
More than 400 people flooded to comments, where many shared their experience with the fat jab.
One person said: ''I am completely gone off chicken like makes me wanna vom.''
Someone else chimed in: ''Same I find highly processed carbs give me a bad belly I just stick to fresh protein and veg now lost 4 stone upto now.''
Another wrote: ''Week 8 …32lb down..zero side effects…I eat in deficient I drink 2.5 litres of water with electrolytes now gone up to 5mg loving it!''
The reality of Mounjaro
Although many have boasted about weight loss success since using Mounjaro, last year it was revealed that Scots nurse Susan McGowan, 58, died after taking low-dose injections of Mounjaro over a fortnight.
A probe also found that nearly 400 people have gone to hospital after taking weight loss drugs.
The common side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, which can lead to severe dehydration.
And if that wasn't bad enough, doctors say they have also seen 'life-threatening complications', including seizures, bowel obstruction and inflammation of the pancreas.
Model Lottie Moss, 27, even said she had a seizure after taking high doses of Ozempic.
The makers of Mounjaro, Lilly UK, said patient safety is its 'top priority'.
Lilly UK stressed: 'Regulatory agencies conduct extensive independent assessments of the benefits and risks of every new medicine and Lilly is committed to continually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting safety data.
'If anyone is experiencing side effects when taking any Lilly medicine, they should talk to their doctor or other healthcare professional.'
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