I wanted to lose a few pounds so hopped on the fat jab trend – 4 days in it's not worth it, the side effects are awful
A WOMAN who wanted to lose a few pounds has admitted she's struggling with the side effects of hoping on the fat jab trend.
Saffron said she had decided to start Mounjaro to slim down, but wasn't expecting to feel the way she did after just four days.
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Saffron decided to go on Mounjaro in a bid to lose a few pounds
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But she hadn't been expecting the side effects from taking the jabs
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However, despite being just four days into her journey, she said she's already lose weight
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As she said that her stomach has gone "completely flat" since the jab
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Documenting a trip out to get some dinner, she admitted she couldn't even face getting a fizzy drink or a mocktail at the restaurant - and could only just manage water.
She also didn't think she could manage "one mouthful" of the pizza.
"I think you have to genuinely want to be skinny to do this," she sighed in a
"For me it was like, 'Let me lose a bit of weight'.
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"I don't care enough to feel like this.
"I love my food!"
Saffron continued to insist she doesn't believe those people who start Mounjaro and have no side effects.
"When people say they have zero side effects I do think that they might be lying because I'm really struggling to get this bottle lid open because I am feeling so intensely weak at the moment," she said.
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"I'm sweating more than ever.
"Please let me know if that's a symptom because if it's not I don't know what's wrong with me.
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"I'm an absolute mess. I'm having side effects for sure and I don't know if people lie about it, don't admit it or I'm just having a hard time with it.
"But this is my honest journey."
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Despite struggling with the impact of Mounjaro, Saffron admitted she has lost weight in the four days she's been on it - as she turned to the side and showed how "completely flat" her stomach was.
She also insisted she's not trying to "discredit" the weight loss company she got her Mounjaro from, as she said: "For sure you're going to lose that weight.
"This is no joke."
Saffron had teamed up with weight loss company
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What to do if you lose too much weight too quickly whilst on Mounjaro
IF you're losing too much weight too quickly while on Mounjaro, it's important to take action to avoid potential health risks like muscle loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and fatigue. Here's what you can do:
Evaluate Your Caloric Intake
Mounjaro reduces appetite, which can make it easy to eat too little. If you're losing weight too fast (more than two to three lbs per week after the initial adjustment period), try:
Tracking your food intake to ensure you're eating enough calories (apps like MyFitnessPal can help).
Increasing protein intake to preserve muscle mass (aim for 0.6–1g per pound of body weight).
Adding healthy fats and complex carbs (e.g., avocados, nuts, whole grains) for balanced energy.
Adjust Your Dosage (With Doctor's Approval)
If your weight loss is too rapid or causing side effects, your doctor may:
Pause dose increases or lower your dosage.
Adjust your treatment plan to stabilise your weight loss.
Strength Training & Exercise
To prevent muscle loss:
Incorporate resistance training at least two to three times per week.
Stay active with low-impact exercises like walking or yoga.
Hydrate & Manage Electrolytes
Drink enough water (Mounjaro can reduce thirst).
Electrolytes matter - Consider adding magnesium, sodium, and potassium if you feel weak or fatigued.
Monitor for Malnutrition & Deficiencies
Rapid weight loss can cause vitamin/mineral deficiencies (especially B12, iron, and electrolytes). If you experience:
Fatigue, hair loss, or dizziness, ask your doctor about supplements.
Consider Further Medical Guidance
If your weight loss is excessive or causing health concerns, speak with your healthcare provider.
They might adjust your dosage, diet, or exercise plan to help stabilise your weight loss.
Now she doesn't think she's going to be able to continue on the jabs, she has spoken to the company about how to come off them completely - and was advised to titrate back down rather than suddenly coming off completely.
She quickly found she wasn't the only one to have suffered side effects though.
"Yesss, it's a horrible way to go on," one person wrote in the comments.
"I've tried it 2 years ago for a few months. I felt the side effects weren't even worth it.
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"They also felt scary."
"My daughter had bad side effects - had to rush up to the walk-in," another added.
"She was on all vitamin etc, all done through the doctors, she's no longer taking it - these side effects are real and horrible."
"I was exactly the same, couldn't eat, felt weak, tunnel vision, I was a zombie for 4 week," a third admitted.
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"When I walked into the gym I almost collapsed so I stopped taking it."
However, other people said it's worth trying to ride out the side effects, as they do improve.
"I've been on it for 3 weeks," one wrote.
"My 1st week was awful I was feeling sick, could not eat, felt dizzy and was sweating soooo much.
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"Stick to it, promise it does get better."
However, Saffron responded by saying: "This journey is clearly not for me.
"Anything that makes you feel not well is ultimately not worth it (in my opinion)."
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She also couldn't manage anything to drink other than water
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