Mounjaro Diary | Week 5 - Milestones, Mood Shifts & A Lot of Steps

Victory dances, rogue fasting, and one very dramatic maths meltdown.

If Week 5 taught me anything, it’s this: progress doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Some wins whisper, some sweat, and some sneak up on you while you’re halfway through an email. 

Small Wins That Felt Huge

I started the week strong with a 3-mile walk, racking up 14,000 steps by the end of the day. My Mounjaro dose increased, but there were no side effects — and that in itself felt like a quiet victory.

Even better? A dress that used to refuse entry at the arms finally slid on. It’s still a bit snug, but I marked the progress with a massage. This was a nice change from my daughter’s usual “crawl-on-Mum’s-back” method.

Shifting Appetites & Rogue Fasting

Food was… meh. My cravings decreased significantly. One day I couldn’t even finish half a bowl of rice. Water made me feel like I’d burst. Dinner became as simple as oranges, and that was enough.

I managed to extend my 12:12 fast to something closer to 18:6 without intending to do so. It was 1 PM before I realised I hadn’t eaten. Not out of discipline … not hungry. just thirsty and calm. It felt good to respond to what my body needed instead of the clock.

Movement with Meaning

The workouts stayed consistent, even if I had to drag myself into them some mornings. I tried a faster-paced Walk at Home workout (not Leslie this time!) and actually loved it. If you’re looking to step things up, try this one.

I clocked 10,500 steps by lunchtime one day and finished another with 13,800. All intentional walking and no drama. I’m still avoiding the weights like they owe me money, but I know that needs to change. Twice a week is the new promise. I’ll get there.

Milestone Hit (And Danced For)

This was the week I finally hit my first milestone and then slid 0.3 kg below it. I weighed myself after my workout and in the middle of my workday. I had to pause everything to celebrate.

It wasn’t a massive drop. It wasn’t Instagram-worthy. But it was mine. I earned it. I danced for it. And I’ll never apologise for celebrating the “small” stuff that took a big effort.

Mindset Shifts & Mel Robbins Realisations

I’ve been listening to Let Them by Mel Robbins, and the message resonated with me this week. It’s not about letting people behave how they want to behave.

It’s this:

Let them. But also — let me.

Let me choose peace.

Let me focus on what I can control.

Let me grow.

I ended up saying that same line to a colleague during our chat, and it hit home for me as well.

The Maths Meltdown That Ended in Laughter

Parenting gave me one of my biggest wins this week. My daughter hit full meltdown mode over three-digit multiplication — tears, drama, resistance. Old me? Would’ve checked out.

But instead, I leaned in. I got playful.

Found silly, untraditional ways to teach her, and she understood.

We ended the session laughing, not crying.

She felt capable. I felt proud.

That was the real milestone.

A Digestive Side Quest

At the end of the week, I caught up with an old friend. She suggested trying Renew Life Digestive Duo, a daily probiotic and enzyme. It’s meant to help break down proteins, fats, carbs, fibre, and dairy. I’ve ordered it and will let you know whether it’s magic or marketing.

What I Learned This Week

• Progress can be quiet and still worth celebrating — especially when it’s hard-won.

• Listening to my body beats sticking to rigid rules. Hunger isn’t always the cue — sometimes thirst is.

• Mindset matters more than method. Let them… but also, let me.

• Playfulness works — in workouts, in parenting, in life.

• Celebration fuels momentum. Don’t wait for permission to enjoy the moment.

On to Week 6 — with more intention, maybe some weights, and a lot more grace.

— Maya 💛