Antony Hawman, a 48-year-old co-founder of a business media company who resides in central London, began taking Mounjaro in early July 2024. 5 stone) and stands 6ft1ins tall. Hawman was determined to lose weight and had learned about positive results others had with Mounjaro.
He explained his motivation: 'I decided I wanted to be healthier, which was the main aim. My issue wasn't just physical, it was mental. I would think about food all the time and I'd use it as a crutch: if I was sad, I'd eat, if I was happy, I'd reward myself with food.
' Hawman used Mounjaro to help with what he calls 'food noise' and adopted a rigorous fitness and diet regimen. He said, 'I used Mounjaro to help with the food noise and also, took up working out, which I now do at least five times per week across various types of exercise. I also changed what I ate, for the most part.
My weight gain happened when I moved to London at 21 years old and found a strong social life. Alcohol and junk food found me. It was a slow burn, but then in my 30s, I realised I'd been getting heavier. I would fluctuate, but essentially my weight was increasing over the years.
I eat protein-packed meals, nutrient-dense meals, but I still eat sweets. Instead of eating the entire family-sized bar of chocolate, I have three or four squares and I'm happy. 1 stone) 12 months after starting the drug.
However, months after beginning Mounjaro injections, Hawman started experiencing serious vomiting, diarrhoea, and dehydration. After following guidance to increase his Mounjaro dosage, he experienced unpleasant side effects. 5mg dosage in his third month.
When these symptoms arose, Hawman's healthcare provider couldn't clarify or assist with the adverse reactions, forcing him to search for solutions online. Despite these challenges, Hawman said he wouldn't change his decision to use Mounjaro, but people needed to be aware of how to use the jabs. Hawman's weight struggles have a long history.
At my heaviest, I was 123kgs (19.5 stone) and I'm 6ft1ins. I was always told I carried it well, but I didn't want to carry it at all. If I'm going to be honest, it was always a consideration. My weight was always a thought. I tried to not think about it, but it would be at the forefront of every decision. Buying new clothes, going on holiday, going to do anything active.
He was raised on nutritious home-cooked meals but struggled with weight as a teenager in the 90s due to media and cultural emphasis on body image. Reflecting on his earlier years, he said, 'My weight gain happened when I moved to London at 21 years old and found a strong social life. Alcohol and junk food found me.
It was a slow burn, but then in my 30s, I realised I'd been getting heavier. 5 stone) and I'm 6ft1ins. I was always told I carried it well, but I didn't want to carry it at all.
If I'm going to be honest, it was always a consideration. My weight was always a thought. I tried to not think about it, but it would be at the forefront of every decision.
' Hawman's experience highlights the importance of monitoring and support when using weight loss medications.