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Continue reading →: When Healing Brings Old Wounds to the Surface
I’ve been quieter than usual lately, and not because I don’t have anything to say — but because finding the words has felt harder than usual. The side effects from Mounjaro have hit me far more intensely than I ever expected. Combined with living with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) and…
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Continue reading →: Wegovy vs Mounjaro — Which is right for weight loss? A deep dive into efficacy, side effects, mental-health effects and money matters
TL;DR (quick summary) 1) How these drugs work 2) How much weight can people expect to lose? Semaglutide (Wegovy) — STEP trials Tirzepatide (Zepbound / Mounjaro’s active ingredient) — SURMOUNT and SURMOUNT-1 Head-to-head data (most important recent study) Bottom line on efficacy: tirzepatide (the dual agonist) appears to produce larger…
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Mounjaro’s UK Price Hike: What’s Happening and Why?
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Continue reading →: Mounjaro’s UK Price Hike: What’s Happening and Why?As of 1 September 2025, Mounjaro’s highest 15 mg dose list price in the UK is set to climb from £122 to £330 — a staggering 170% increase. Eli Lilly, the manufacturer, says this adjustment aligns UK prices with those in Europe and other developed markets. To soften the blow—particularly…
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Continue reading →: Living with IIH and PCOS: When Your Own Body Feels Like the Enemy
A daily struggle….. Living with chronic illness is something no one can ever prepare you for. When it’s Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) together, the battle feels endless. These conditions affect every part of my life — from my ability to manage weight, to whether I…
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Continue reading →: Mounjaro Made Me Tired, and Bald: The Side Effects No One Warns You About
Let’s Get Real: Mounjaro Isn’t Just a Weight Loss Miracle So, there I was — fresh prescription in hand, brimming with hope. Mounjaro, the latest golden child of weight loss injections, was about to change my life. And oh, it did. I dropped pounds like bad exes in January. My…
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Continue reading →: Mounjaro, Diets, and the Great Protein Quest: A (Mostly) Serious Guide to Hitting Your Daily Quota Without Crying Over Chicken Breast
Mounjaro, Diets, and The Great Protein Quest Starting Mounjaro feels like unlocking a cheat code for weight loss. Suddenly, you’re full after eating three grapes and a cheese stick. Yay! Except… uh oh. Your daily protein goal now looks like Mount Everest, and you’re standing at the bottom holding a…
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Continue reading →: Mounjaro & Diarrhoea: When Your Weight Loss Journey Takes a… Sudden Turn
So, you started Mounjaro—ready to lose weight, crush your A1C, and maybe finally stop emotionally bonding with a pizza MENU. But instead of just losing your appetite, you also lost… all control of your bowels. Let’s talk about it. Let’s talk about Mounjaro and the extremely personal, often explosive side…
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Continue reading →: Weeks 1-3: The Things We Learn
Ok, well I am doing well. How long has it been since I could write a sentence like that and Be Better Tomorrow Ok, well — I am doing well.How long has it been since I could write a sentence like that and truly mean it? I’ve lost two stone…
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Continue reading →: Day 1 – Hey Fatty Bum Bum
The Word “Diet” Diet. The very word makes people stop in their tracks, makes them groan, sigh, and maybe even start to hyperventilate. For me, the word diet has always meant one thing: deprivation. So… why do we diet? Why do we put ourselves through it time and time again?…
Hello,
I’m Victoria
I have battled with my weight for close to 30 years of my life. Recently, I have taken steps to try and improve my life and my health. Follow me on my journey if you wish!
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