A mother sparked a considerable debate on TikTok after revealing a surprising side effect of her weight loss journey on Mounjaro: occasionally forgetting to feed her children. The woman, who has achieved significant weight loss using the GLP-1 injections, shared a post showing her with her two kids, overlaid with the text, "You're a good mum." The subsequent image, however, contained a candid admission: "Thanks. Sometimes I forget to feed them because I'm on Mounjaro." She further elaborated in the caption, "Not easy remembering these little people are hungry."

Mounjaro is a GLP-1 drug administered weekly, designed to aid weight loss primarily through food suppression and appetite reduction. This mechanism appears to have extended beyond her own hunger cues, affecting her awareness of her children's meal times.

The TikTok video quickly ignited a fierce discussion among commenters, divided between those who criticized her remarks and those who found them highly relatable. Critics expressed disbelief, with one stating, "I can forget a lot but definitely not feeding them," and another sharing, "My son's nana is the same, I now pack him packed lunch when he goes." Some even suggested potential "unintended but good generational benefits," speculating that the mother might have previously overfed her children.

Surprisingly, the majority of responses leaned towards support, with many finding the woman's honesty "relatable." Numerous commenters shared similar experiences, often involving GLP-1 medications. Phrases like "I can relate," "I don’t feel hungry at all! So meal times are all over the place, I forget they feel hungry!" and "Literally! My boy said 'mum I’m hungry now' - it was 6pm and he hadn’t had his tea" highlighted the shared struggle. One person even admitted to forgetting to feed their cat, who was found trying to get into the bin. To combat this, several users, including the original poster, mentioned setting reminder alarms for meal times. The mother also hinted that her post was intended to be light-hearted, responding to a commenter that it was "not that deep." Other humorous remarks included one parent noting, "My kids have said the treat drawer is terrible since I went on MJ," to which the TikToker playfully replied, "Hahahah these poor MJ kiddies."

This incident sheds light on the profound impact GLP-1 drugs can have on appetite and daily routines, even leading to unexpected challenges like forgetting to cater to others' hunger, while also fostering a sense of community among those experiencing similar effects.