Mounjaro Diary | Week 7: A Slower Burn, A Sharper Mirror

“Progress isn’t ruined by one wrap. It’s built by the choices before and after it.”

– Maya Steele

The Highs: Small Steps, Big Shifts

This week didn’t come in with fireworks, but it left with a glow.

I got back to working out. I didn't push myself with a tough routine. Instead, I listened to my body. I built up to a 3-mile miracle walk, but instead of tackling it in one go, I broke it down into a 2-mile and 1-mile session. Mentally, it felt more doable. No pressure, no drama... just movement that fits.

Why that matters:

Our brains are more likely to resist long, intense workouts if we’re already drained. Breaking sessions into smaller blocks helps reduce mental resistance. This makes it more likely that we'll keep at it. I’m not chasing intensity; I’m building consistency.

Then there was a little moment that felt big:

A friend came over midweek and said, “You’ve lost so much weight — but you look well with it.” Not gaunt. Not overdone. Just… well. Grounded. Healthy. Balanced.

The Lows: That One Headache & The Thirst That Wouldn’t Quit

Day 1 felt like a win — I hydrated, didn’t rush the injection, and ate before moving. I was in the zone.

But a stubborn headache showed up and parked itself for the day. Even with an plenty of water, my thirst was overwhelming throughout the night.

Likely culprits?

A mix of mild dehydration the day before, Mounjaro’s effects on appetite and electrolytes, and probably hormones joining the party. I’ve started salting my food slightly more and maintaining a consistent intake of fluids. It seems to be helping.

The Gut Check: Sluggish, Bloated & Finally Paying Attention

Let’s talk about bloating.

Carbs have been making me puff up like a balloon lately, and my bowels? Sluggish at best. I began using Renew Life Duo, a mix of probiotics and enzymes, and noticed a difference right away. Not “magic wand” different, but enough to keep taking it.

I’ve been using it for four days now, with my largest meal (lunch). That timing works because if I eat a full dinner, it sits in me like a concrete block. Breakfast is lighter: protein drink or fruit, depending on the day.

Why this works:

Mounjaro slows down gastric emptying. This helps you feel full for longer, but it can also slow digestion. Enzymes break down food. Probiotics support the gut lining and microbiome. These can get disrupted during weight loss or when your diet changes.

It’s not about controlling food, it’s about helping my body handle it better.

The Funnies: Concrete Balls & Mirror Stares

I work out in my bra and knickers at home. Always have. That’s my vibe.

And this week, in that same barely-there outfit, I caught my reflection in the mirror… and for once, I didn’t look away.

I saw a different shape. A different stance. A different woman.

For so long, I’ve obsessed over scale numbers and dress sizes. But this time? I actually saw myself - the physical transformation, yes, but also the mental one.

This wasn’t the old version of me calling herself a blob.

This was a woman in motion. A woman evolving.

Reflections: This Isn’t a Diet. It’s a Dialogue.

I didn’t go on Mounjaro to lose weight in a short amount of time. I took the slower path. I wanted to unlearn old habits and create something better. I didn't want to swap food for lettuce or joy for calorie counting.

This week, I reminded myself:

• A slow walk still counts.

• You shouldn’t tolerate gut discomfort - it isn’t normal.

• Food isn’t good or bad - but the way I use it can be.

• Mirror moments aren’t shallow — they’re sacred.

Milestone Hit, Wrap in Hand, Still Winning

Big moment on Day 7 - I hit milestone two 🙌

The scale moved, yes, but I felt it in more ways than one. My mindset shifted again — in a good way.

And yes, I had a McDonald’s Chicken Select wrap with chilli.

Let’s be clear:

• I’d just wrapped up a big work project.

• My child is eating everything in sight.

• And I wanted it. So I had it.

Lunch was steak with no extras. I skipped breakfast due to work chaos and didn’t snack all day because I wasn’t hungry — not even a little. That wrap wasn’t a failure; it was a footnote.

Because progress isn’t ruined by one wrap.

It’s built by the choices before and after it.

Learnings I’m Taking Into Week 8:

• Slow and steady still works.

• Gut health is a game changer.

• The mirror can be a milestone.

• Kindness works better than shame.

• The wrap did not defeat me.

And if anyone asks,

Tell them Maya said I’m busy.

Rebuilding. Recharging. And she refused to reply to the nonsense.