Special effects

One of the main questions that people ask is if I am having any side effects from taking the medication. Personally the only immediate effect that I am experiencing is weight loss, though common comments mention diarrhoea and 'sulphur burps'. Mounjaro gives you the opportunity to lose weight but during this time you should be developing a better relationship with food, making more suitable and healthful choices so that when you achieve your target weight you are equipped to better manage hunger and your daily diet. Having a sensible diet will reduce the likelihood and severity of side effects, so I start off my day with overnight oats - oats soaked overnight in milk with some greek yoghurt, chia seeds and some kind of fresh fruit. The fibre contained in the oats is good for your digestion and will also help with cholesterol levels, the chia seeds will encourage healthy bacteria in your gut to thrive, the greek yoghurt will give you a protein source making you feel fuller for l...