What Happens When You Stop Taking Mounjaro? 

injection on a pink background

24 Oct What Happens When You Stop Taking Mounjaro? 

Posted at 06:21h in Uncategorized, Weight Loss by

While more and more people are turning to weight loss medications to help them lose weight, the expense and potential side effects of the drugs mean that many are starting to come off the medication, too. So, what happens when you stop taking Mounjaro, and how can you ensure the end of your weight loss drugs journey doesn’t result in immediate regain? 

We work with clients who are looking for long-term success after taking weight loss injections. If you’d like to hear how working with our team of qualified nutritionists could help you to achieve your desired weight and maintain it long term, schedule your complimentary call today to find out more.  

HOW DOES MOUNJARO WORK?

Firstly, let’s discuss how Mounjaro affects the body. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a medication that mimics two natural hormones in the body: GLP-1 and GIP. Firstly, let’s discuss how Mounjaro (tirzepatide) affects the body. Mounjaro is a medication that mimics the actions of two natural hormones: GLP 1 and GIP. It stimulates insulin production from the pancreas and reduces glucagon secretion, helping regulate blood sugar levels. It also slows gastric emptying, keeping food in the stomach for longer which helps regulate appetite and food intake. Together, these effects help control blood glucose levels and promote weight loss.

WHEN SHOULD YOU STOP TAKING MOUNJARO?

The decision to stop taking Mounjaro should ideally be made in consultation with your doctor or other medical prescriber. Some of the most common reasons to discontinue Mounjaro include achieving goal weight, experiencing severe side effects, expense, family planning or medical complications. For some people, Mounjaro and similar medications could be a long-term treatment, if your doctor deems this necessary, particularly for individuals with diabetes.

The appetite-suppressing effects of the drugs will not outlast the medication itself. 

DO YOU PUT WEIGHT BACK ON WHEN YOU STOP TAKING MOUNJARO?

Research indicates that weight regain is common when discontinuing Mounjaro. A study published in the BMJ reviewed 37 studies and found that cessation of weight management medication is followed by rapid weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on cardiometabolic markers. They concluded that tese findings suggest caution in short term use of these drugs without a more comprehensive approach to weight management.

Long term weight loss results are not guaranteed once you come off Mounjaro, as once you stop taking the drugs, the effects stop too. 

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT WEIGHT GAIN POST-WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS?

There are a number of strategies that can help you to continue your weight loss success after you stop taking a medication like Mounjaro. 

DIET 

The best (and only) way to ensure long-term success when it comes to weight management is to make positive changes to your diet. Cutting down on ultra-processed foods and building meals around healthy proteins, seasonal vegetables and healthy fats is a good start, but working with a qualified nutritionist can help you to find a diet that works for your individual needs. 

HEALTH OPTIMISATION

As well improving your diet in a way that is enjoyable and sustainable, working with a nutritionist can help you to identify underlying health issues that may be compromising your weight management. Testing can help to identify issues like hypothyroidism or hormone imbalanced, and get clear on the factors that are impacting your weight. 

EXERCISE 

Implementing an exercise routine is important for supporting muscle mass, which is particularly important after coming off weight loss medication. Focus on strength training in particular, rather than overdoing it with cardio, if you are not currently exercising. Finding something that works for you, and that you ideally enjoy, is key to making it stick long term.

Read our article about weight loss injections and muscle loss.

MONITOR YOUR WEIGHT

It’s also important to make sure you monitor your weight so that you can address weight regain quickly if it does occur. Many people find that weighing once a week is a optimal. Aim to keep weight regain to a minimum, and know that if you do gain a little, weight loss injections are not the only solution!

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN YOU COME OFF MOUNJARO?

When discontinuing Mounjaro, several changes may occur. These can include increased appetite (the return of hunger), changes in blood sugar levels, and weight fluctuations. The good news is that optimising your diet, your health and your exercise regime, can have a positive impact on helping you maintain weight loss, regulate blood sugar levels and ensure your appetite is manageable. Some people also find that their side effects subside and that bowel movements become more regular as food intake increases.

CAN YOU TAKE BREAKS FROM MOUNJARO?

The concept of taking breaks from Mounjaro, also known as “drug holidays,” is not well-studied, and current guidelines do not recommend this practice. Mounjaro is designed for continuous use. Stopping and starting the drug may lead to blood sugar fluctuations, weight regain and increased risk of side effects when you restart the drug.  

WE CAN HELP

We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss. We are working with more and more clients who have been lured in by the promise of rapid weight loss on a weight loss drug, only to find that the side effects were unmanageable, or that they want a healthier, long-term solution. 

We are a team of qualified nutritionists who specialise in weight loss, and can help you to tailor your diet to ensure you’re prepared for life after weight loss injections. If you’re ready to overcome your weight challenges, achieve your goal weight and maintain it long term, we can help. You can use this link to book in for a complimentary call. This is an opportunity to talk through your challenges with a member of our team and decide together whether one of our Intelligent Weight Loss programmes is right for you. Or contact us to request a copy of our brochure and we will get back to you soon.

Sign up for our newsletter for the latest health, weight loss and wellbeing advice, direct to your inbox.

Print page
0 Likes


LINDA ROBINSON

Linda is our Practice Coordinator, helping to keep the clinic running smoothly.

 

Originally from Texas, Linda completed her MBA at SDA Bocconi in Milan. Linda has worked as a Strategy Consultant across multiple industries globally in cities including Kyoto, Paris, Chicago and San Francisco. She developed an interest in nutrition whilst volunteering for an organisation that provides cooking and nutrition education to children and families.

Linda is now settled in London with her husband, two children, and her very bouncy, sociable dog.

JULIE GOUGH


Julie Gough is a BANT registered nutritionist and certified health coach specialising in weight loss and hormonal health. She works with clients to address issues such as PMS, thyroid disorders, weight gain, and menopause symptoms. 


Drawing from her own health journey, Julie provides personalised nutrition advice combined with mindset coaching. She takes a functional medicine ‘root cause’ approach to helping clients overcome their health and weight challenges. 


Julie is passionate about empowering women to take control of their health and regain their energy and wellbeing long term.


To enquire about working with Julie, please contact us.

AILSA HICHENS

 

Ailsa is one of our most experienced practitioners. She specialises in helping clients to lose weight, develop a healthy relationship with food and finally feel comfortable in their skin. Ailsa’s mission is for everyone she works with to enjoy the journey and that working with a nutritionist should not be a punishment, but your access to a new possibility.

 

Ailsa is not only an experienced weight loss nutritionist, she is also a skilled coach. She helps our clients overcome emotional eating, destructive habits and self-sabotaging behaviours that have prevented successful weight loss in the past. Ailsa has spent years in clinic working with clients who have experienced yo-yo dieting and have discovered that long term weight loss is not just about eating less until you can stand it no longer.

 

Working with Ailsa you will be comprehensively supported, not only in improving your nutrition and lifestyle, but also your eating habits and your relationship with food. When you work on all these elements together, the results can be truly astonishing.

 

To enquire about working with Ailsa, please contact us.

Test Nikki is our Practice Manager, managing our team of practitioners and heading up the day-to-day running of the business. Nikki is involved in the strategic development of our practice, coming from a strong business background in town planning. A Florida girl, Nikki relocated to the UK in 2014 with her husband and two children.

NIKKI ANDRIANI

Nikki is our Practice Manager, managing our team and heading up the day-to-day running of our clinic.

 

Coming from a background in town planning, Nikki is involved in the strategic development of our practice, continually ensuring we are delivering the very best service to our clients.


A Florida girl, Nikki relocated to the UK in 2014 where she lives with her husband, two children, and her rescue dog Skyy.

STÉPHANIE ACHAR

Stéphanie is a skilled nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner with additional training in eating disorders, disordered eating and obesity. She believes that working towards both physiological and mental health is key in achieving optimum wellbeing.

 

Stéphanie’s personal experience of emotional eating and the ongoing struggle to find the right support led her to combine the science of nutrition with behavioural coaching to motivate and empower her clients. She specialises in helping people who struggle with their weight and their relationship with food. She helps them develop a healthier and more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.

 

To enquire about working with Stéphanie, please contact us.

INNA WEARN

Inna is passionate about supporting women on their journey to improved health and wellbeing. She believes that the solution to effective weight loss does not lie in ever more restrictive diets, but a more sophisticated approach that optimises health and vitality, as well as promoting effective weight loss.

 

Working with Inna you will benefit from her in-depth knowledge of female health and hormones. She will support you in developing a healthy diet, lifestyle and mindset that ensures you reach your ideal weight and maintain it in the years to come.

 

Inna is passionate about food with a wide repertoire of delicious healthy recipes and meal ideas to ensure your weight loss journey is as enjoyable as possible!

 

To enquire about working with Inna, please contact us.

ANIA MASON

 

Ania is a firm believer that improving your health and losing weight should be a positive, empowering journey, not one centred around deprivation.

 

After being diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions in her twenties, Ania spent several years educating herself on the power of food and nutrition. She put it all into practise and changed her diet and lifestyle, reversing her endometriosis and thyroid disease. After experiencing such a significant improvement in her health, Ania had a big desire to help others. She embarked on a four year journey to study nutrition, graduating from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition with distinction.

 

Ania specialises in autoimmunity and works with clients who have underlying health issues preventing successful weight loss. Her expertise enables her to successfully support our clients with conditions such as hypothyroidsm (underactive thyroid), PCOS and diabetes. 

 

To enquire about working with Ania, please contact us.

Get weekly weight loss & wellness updates.

Subscribe and receive your free download:

 

20 Easy, Nourishing Recipes for weight loss