Mounjaro: Why We’ve Lost Our Appetite for the Latest Weight-Loss Quick Fix
It’s no secret — we all know someone who’s dropped serious weight on Mounjaro or Ozempic. The hype is everywhere. In fact, around 90% of the 1.5 million people using these drugs in the UK are paying privately. Some even turn to illicit sales and Facebook support groups just to get their hands on it.
And honestly? The hype is real. People are losing weight where nothing else has worked. But behind the Facebook glow-ups lies a hidden cost: side effects, dependency, weight regain, even death.
In my opinion, Mounjaro is like trying to fix a large crack with a (very expensive) plaster. Here’s why.
How Does Mounjaro Work?
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. In plain English, it mimics hormones that:
Slow down digestion
Regulate blood sugar and insulin
Reduce appetite and cravings
The result? You feel full quicker and for longer. Naturally, this means fewer calories consumed and weight comes off.
In clinical trials, patients lost up to 18% of their body weight. No surprises, suppressed appetite, eat less, lose weight.
Sounds great, right? Until you look at what comes with it.
The Hidden Costs of Mounjaro
Common side effects (reported in up to 1 in 5 users):
Nausea (12–18%)
Diarrhoea (17%)
Constipation or vomiting (5–11%)
Serious risks (UK MHRA data, 2024):
111 deaths linked to slimming injections (1 in 3 from Mounjaro)
400 cases of acute pancreatitis (181 tied to Mounjaro)
573 hospitalisations for severe GI side effects
Mounjaro also carries a black triangle (▼) in the UK, meaning regulators are still actively monitoring its long-term safety.
The bottom line? Mounjaro works, but at a high cost.
The Big Problem: What Happens When You Stop?
Here’s the hard truth: Mounjaro only works while you’re on it.
Appetite & cravings return, often stronger than before
Weight regain, 50–70% of lost weight comes back within 1 year of stopping
Full rebound, within 2 years, most return to baseline weight and made no lifestyle changes
That’s £4,800+ spent over 2 years, only to end up back where you started.
Muscle Loss: The Silent Side Effect
Here’s the part nobody tells you: not all the weight lost is fat.
Studies show 25–50% of weight lost is muscle tissue and water.
Less muscle = lower metabolism. Think of it as downgrading your engine, you burn fewer calories than before, making regaining the weight even easier.
Many people end up feeling weaker, “skinny-fat,” and less resilient.
This is where training changes the game.
A Better, Sustainable Alternative
Let me put it bluntly: when my Labrador Flynn got too round, we didn’t put him on injections. We cut his food a little and walked him more. Humans are no different, it comes down to eating less and moving more. Simple, not easy.
That’s where our 90-Day Accelerator Framework comes in:
✅ Weeks 1–4: Small Wins
Daily 10–30 min walk
2L water a day (big glass before meals = free Mounjaro effect)
✅ Weeks 4–8: Smarter Food Choices
Add more protein (meat, dairy, beans, legumes)
Keep carbs & fats, just reduce portions
Use the “apple test” for cravings (hungry or just thirsty?)
✅ Weeks 8–12: Stay Consistent
Keep stacking the small habits
Forgive slip-ups (progress, not perfection)
Add enjoyable activity (not punishment workouts)
Consistency beats injections every time.
The Hard Truth (and the Good News)
If you could stay on Mounjaro forever, it would “work.” But unless you plan to inject weekly for life, pay thousands, and risk your health, it’s not the fix you’re looking for.
At Ludus, we help people build results that last.
No judgement
No gimmicks
Just coaching, support, and habits that fit your life
We’ve worked with people who:
Have tried Mounjaro
Are currently on it
Or want to avoid it altogether
Our 90-Day Accelerator gives you everything Mounjaro promises, without the price tag, needles, or side effects.
👉 Ready to stop chasing quick fixes? [Book your call today]
