Media personality Grace Msalame has revealed that the first month of her weight-loss journey was quite rough, opening up about the physical challenges she faced.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, she explained that the early phase involved discomfort that required adjustments to her routine and health management.
“Any questions concerning Mounjaro?” Grace Msalame asked.
Msalame explained that she chose to address the issue again after repeated questions about her experience. She said she wanted to make her position clear and share her personal journey, and added that her experience may differ from others, but she spoke based on what she went through.
“I had answered this already, and I’m seeing it come up many times, so one last time,” Grace Msalame said.
Early challenges and health adjustments
She explained that acidity was one of the main side effects she experienced during the first month. She said the discomfort made the beginning of her journey difficult. Grace added that she had to seek advice on how to manage the situation.
“As I said, for me, I tend to get acidity, so the first month was quite rough,” Grace Msalame said.
She further explained that she received guidance on how to handle the side effects.
“Duke, however, advised which antiacid to take, so I learned to take the medication on the day of the shot because the effects usually kick in in the evening & day two,” she said.
She also explained that her blood pressure was affected during the process. She said that while the change can help those with high BP, her case was different. Grace added that she had to manage her condition carefully through diet and rest.
“Mounjaro also lowers your BP, so if you have high BP, this will help you. Mine tends to be on the lower side, so I manage with trying to eat ‘well’ & rest when that happens,” Grace Msalame said.
She said the early stage also affected her ability to work out. She explained that she did not have enough energy due to eating less. She adds that she started with simple activities before building strength again.
“Initially, I couldn’t work out much, so I walked,” Grace Msalame said.
She explained that her routine has slowly improved over time. She said she has now restarted regular exercise and plans to increase intensity.
