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I thought I’d share some reflections on my weight loss journey, which I started back in April (actually, on April 11th to be precise).

Last year I gave it a try: daily workouts, some diet tweaks, but the truth is… I barely saw any results. My weight stayed pretty much the same. After my vacation in America, I think I even put on a few extra kilos.

I wasn’t weighing myself regularly back then, so the real shock came this year. Right before deciding to take things seriously, I stepped on the scale and saw almost 140 kilograms. The heaviest I’ve ever been in my life. It was a wake-up call. And on top of that, I was starting to feel the effects: high blood pressure, getting out of breath just from climbing stairs, feeling heavy and sluggish.

The turning point

One evening I was at a friend’s place. He was going through the same struggles and told me: “I think I’ll try Ozempic. Nothing else works for me anymore.”

That stuck with me. When I got home, I started researching my options. That’s when I found Mounjaro. It was expensive (the first month cost me 2700 lei), but it seemed more effective. I decided to give it a shot.

On April 11th, I weighed in at 137.6 kg. That day I started both the injections and daily workouts.

Just to clarify: Mounjaro isn’t only for diabetes—it’s also designed specifically for obesity. For me, it was like hitting the reset button.

Discipline and daily routines

I have a small home gym—just a treadmill and a few weights, nothing fancy, but enough to keep me moving. And since April, I’ve been consistent. Especially in the first few months, I barely missed a single day.

I also started tracking my calories. At first I set myself at 2000 kcal per day, now I’m down to around 1800. I log everything into an app, which was a game changer. It’s amazing how writing down everything you eat makes you realize how quickly little snacks add up.

Protein became a priority, while carbs got reduced. I set up a system: stricter during weekdays, and on weekends I allow myself a small treat—still within limits.

And I weigh myself every day. Some people say that’s not good, but for me it’s essential. It keeps me accountable. Some days I stagnate or even go up a little, but the weekly average shows me the real progress.

My results so far

• April: –8 kg
• May: –8 kg (down to around 130 kg)
• June: –4.8 kg
• July: –5 kg
• August: –3.25 kg
• September (up to the 23rd): –4.6 kg

In total: –34 kg. Right now I’m at 103.57 kg.

For the first time in years, I feel like I’m truly on the right track. My target is 95 kg, maybe even a little lower if I can get there.

How Mounjaro works for me

Basically, it helps you feel full much faster. When you’re severely overweight, your body stops managing hunger and sugar levels properly. Hormones are out of balance, and no matter how much you try with diet and exercise alone, the results are tiny and discouraging.

Mounjaro gave me back that control. It’s not a “shortcut” or an “easy way out,” like some people might think. It’s medical intervention for when your body can’t do it on its own anymore.

And compared to something like weight-loss surgery (which often fails long-term), this feels like the smarter, safer path.

A different kind of vacation

In August I went on a three-week trip to England. Normally, vacations mean coming home with a few extra kilos. This time, I came back lighter than when I left. That had never happened before in my life, and it was such a great surprise.

Why I’m doing this

I have four kids. I don’t want to die from obesity or diabetes. I was dangerously close to that edge. God helped me avoid diabetes so far, but I know I wasn’t far from it.

I’m not the type to obsess over diets or the gym like a religion. But I do believe it’s my responsibility to take care of my body. Health matters—not just for me, but for my family too.

Conclusion

From April 11th to today (September 23rd), I’ve lost 34 kilograms. And I genuinely like myself more this year. This wasn’t even a New Year’s resolution—it just happened in April, and I’m thankful to God for helping me stay on this path.

I still have a way to go before hitting 95 kg, but I’m on the right road. Most importantly, I’ve rediscovered the joy of taking care of myself.

Thanks for reading. I’ll keep posting updates along the way.