'I avoided four problematic food categories on Mounjaro and shed a quarter of my bodyweight'

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Solen Le Net

By Solen Le Net


Published: 21/07/2025

- 11:58

The slimmer discovered that certain dietary choices worked best alongside the injections

A TikTok content creator has documented her remarkable transformation after shedding approximately a quarter of her initial body weight through Mounjaro injections.

The social media personality, known as Tami (@cartcrushuk), embarked on her weight reduction programme nearly twelve months ago.


Over 50 weeks, she achieved substantial results whilst learning through trial and error, which dietary choices worked best alongside the medication.

Initially lacking comprehensive knowledge about optimal nutrition during treatment, Tami has since developed expertise through personal experience.

tami before and after

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Certain food categories became troublesome during Tami's treatment

During her treatment, Tami discovered food categories like complex carbohydrates become particularly troublesome, with white pasta and bread triggering feelings of nausea.

"Pasta and bread made me feel quite sick. I learnt that along the way," she explained in her video.

"White breads and white pasta. I found that it was very much making me feel queasy, so I avoided that."

Red meat presented another challenge, causing unpleasant digestive symptoms including sulphur burps.


Greasy takeaway meals similarly proved incompatible with the medication, contributing to stomach discomfort and digestive issues.

High-sugar items such as cakes also featured on her list of foods to eliminate during treatment.

The digestive side effects Tami encountered extended beyond simple nausea. Sulphur burps, characterised by their distinctive rotten egg odour, became a particular issue when consuming red meat.

Constipation emerged as another common complication, especially after eating fatty or greasy foods. These experiences led her to temporarily eliminate problematic items from her diet.

"I've now introduced it back into my diet, but certainly in the beginning and when moving up doses," Tami noted regarding red meat consumption. She currently maintains a 15mg dosage of the medication.

Her candid sharing of these challenges has helped others anticipate and manage similar reactions.

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TAMI AFTER TRANSFORMATION

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The slimmer hopes to help others anticipate unpleasant reactions


Tami's advice for fellow Mounjaro users emphasised practical strategies for managing the treatment, recommending proper hydration and adequate calorie intake through food rather than drinks.

"I would say that if you've got any questions regarding foods or something's triggering you, write it down in a food diary," she suggested.

"See what could have made you feel sickly and probably take it out of your eating plan for that week and see if that's the trigger."

Her video, posted under the username @cartcrushuk, garnered more than 368,000 views, with comments from viewers revealing varied experiences. While some reported significant weight loss, others shared their own dietary adjustments during treatment.