This week has been quite strange in that my weight has plateaued. It didn’t go up or down; it stayed within 100 grams. 100 grams up, 100 grams down, stayed the same.  Repeat.  I lie, it did go down from 67.9kg to 67.6kg (300g) – just under a pound.

Since I weigh and log everything meticulously, I know I have been eating at a calorie deficit. I’m under my calorie limit by around 3,000 calories, which should typically result in a loss of about 1 pound (0.5 kg).

I’m not disheartened—having read several posts about others experiencing plateaus on 5mg, I’ve learned that this is a common occurrence. The main takeaway for me was to “trust the process.” I haven’t changed anything about my routine.  And 300grams is over the weight of a pack of butter.

In the early weeks, the body is adjusting, and I’m committed to persevering, just as I have for the past 13 years. I have to believe that things will start to move again soon.

In the meantime, I’ve been making courgette and cheese waffles, which consist of grated courgette, chopped onion, grated cheese, oats, and eggs. I can only manage half a waffle at a time, but they are both tasty and filling, just 157 calories for a whole waffle. I also had success with a courgette, lime, and pistachio cake. I cut and freeze it as soon as it cools, allowing me to enjoy a piece whenever I want. I’ve logged all my recipes, so I’m aware of the calories in each serving (214 calories for a slice of the cake).

Looking ahead, I have a fish and seafood week planned, featuring octopus, scallops, sea bass, and salmon—though not all at once!  Seafood and fish are great choices because they are high in protein and lower in calories.  And what’s more, I love them!

Hopefully we’ll see some movement on the scales by the time I check in next Monday….  In the meantime, my third weekly shot of 5mg of Mounjaro is due at lunchtime.