How My Body Changed After Losing 26 Pounds

I didn’t take before-and-after photos. I didn’t stand in front of a mirror flexing or twisting into weird angles. But I did something better: I checked under the hood.

After six months on Mounjaro, my scale says I’ve lost 26 pounds. But the truth is, I don’t care that much about the number anymore. What I wanted, and still want, is metabolic repair. Strength. Stability. A body that works with me, not against me.

So I stepped on a smart body scale that measures more than just pounds. And let me tell you, the results made me sit down and stare.

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What Changed on Mounjaro: The Raw Numbers

Here’s what my scan showed:

Metric	Before	After	Change
Weight	167.8 lb	141.8 lb	⬇ 26 lb
BMI	30.9 (High)	25.9 (Slightly High)	⬇
Body Fat	66.4 lb (39.6%)	45.4 lb (32.0%)	⬇ 21 lb fat
Skeletal Muscle	59.0 lb	56.2 lb	⬇ 2.8 lb
Muscle Mass	95.4 lb (56.8%)	90.6 lb (63.9%)	⬇ 4.8 lb
Visceral Fat	13 (High)	9 (Normal)	✅ Healthy
Subcutaneous Fat	34.9%	28.8%	⬇
Body Water	41.4% (Low)	46.7% (Average)	⬆
Metabolic Age	64	60	⬇ 4 years

These are not crash-diet results. These are “I’m getting my life back” results.

Did I Lose Muscle? The Fear vs. Reality

One of the loudest criticisms of GLP-1 medications is that you’ll lose too much muscle. That your metabolism will crash. That you’ll just be a smaller version of weak and tired.

Read: Can You Be on Mounjaro Forever?

Let’s be honest, muscle mass does take a hit when you lose weight fast, especially if you’re not eating enough protein or strength training. But in my case? The loss was minimal. My skeletal muscle dropped just 2.8 pounds, and my overall muscle mass percentage actually went up. That means I preserved most of my lean tissue while shedding fat.

I didn’t do anything extreme. I didn’t spend hours lifting weights or blending protein smoothies the size of my head. I just focused on:

Tracking protein and fiber daily
Prioritizing real food
Light resistance training when I could
Walking instead of forcing workouts, my body wasn’t ready for

At 58, with postmenopausal hormones, insulin resistance, and a body that’s been through a lot, I consider this a big win.

The Changes You Can’t See on a Scale

This is where it gets exciting. My visceral fat dropped from 13 to 9, finally in the normal range. That’s the dangerous fat around your organs that’s tied to heart disease, insulin resistance, and all the things women in midlife aren’t warned about until it’s too late.

My body water percentage went up — a sign of better hydration, better muscle quality, and likely less inflammation.

And my metabolic age, the age your body thinks it is, dropped by 4 years. Not because of a juice cleanse or a 30-day shred, but because I stopped starving myself and started feeding my cells.

What I Did Right and What I’ll Do Next

Here’s what worked for me:

I didn’t panic about the scale going down “too slow.” I watched my energy, my labs, and my muscles instead.
I stopped restricting food and started prioritizing nutrition. Protein, fiber, electrolytes, and healthy fats. No more diet culture games.
I gave my body grace. Some weeks, I walked more. Some weeks, I barely moved. But I stayed consistent with the basics.
I stayed honest with myself. I didn’t expect a miracle. I expected change, and I got it.

Now, I’m working on rebuilding strength. I want to gain muscle, not just preserve it. I want strong legs that can carry me into my 90s. I want a metabolism that keeps humming even if I’m not perfect.

Final Thoughts: This Is Not Just Weight Loss

This is not about being skinny. This is about being metabolically solid in a world that sets women up to fall apart after 50. It’s about undoing the silent damage of years spent in hormonal chaos, crash diets, and being told that everything is just “normal aging.”

I’m not shrinking into someone new. I’m becoming more of myself, clearer, stronger, and done explaining why I chose to take care of my health on my terms. This is what real progress looks like, and you deserve the same.

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Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional, and nothing in this article is meant as medical advice. I share my personal experience and what’s worked for me, but always talk to your doctor before making changes to your health, medications, or routine. 