I lost 6st with fat jabs & now have abs at 42 – the exact diet I follow not to put any weight back on
A MUM has revealed how she lost 6st using weight loss jabs after hitting a size 18.
Ellen Ogley, 42, weighed 16st 12lbs at her heaviest and said comfort eating was the primary cause of her rapid weight gain.
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Ellen Ogley weighed 16st 12lbs and was a size 18 at her heaviest
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Now she has lost 6st thanks to the fat loss jabs and a new diet
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The mum-of-three is now happier than ever and is chuffed to have abs at 42
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Now, the mum-of-three has abs after completely changing her
She first lost three stone naturally but on an "unsustainable diet" so she could get a "quick fix" tummy tuck but was still unhappy with her body.
Ellen then decided to try
Now the mum has kept between a healthy 10st to 10st 3lb and a size six for eight months.
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She says the one thing she's done that's helped her maintain her weight is swap two-weekly takeaways and binge drinking weekends for 'fakeaways' and weight training and now feels "amazing".
Ellen, a nursery manager, from Ilkley, Yorkshire, said: "I wanted to make sure I wasn't reliant on Mounjaro.
"I used this as a tool. I've done so much work on damage limitation.
"I want to give others hope they can keep it off. I feel incredible."
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Ellen started "comfort eating" and piled on the weight in a period of sickness - before she was then diagnosed with cervical and ovarian cancer.
She said: "I had blow outs and would have takeaways and binge drinking - it was a coping mechanism.
I wanted to lose a few pounds so hopped on the fat jab trend - 4 days in it's not worth it, the side effects are awful
"I'd have two to three takeaways a week. My drinking was excessive.
"My husband and I would have three bottles of
wine
between us - it helped numb everything."
Ellen had to have a hysterectomy and was told she was at a higher risk due to her BMI - which was 36.5 at her biggest.
She said: "I said to myself 'if I come out the other side I will try and take control of my health'."
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea
: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting
: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea
: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation
: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort
: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite
: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion
: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis
: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems
: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors
: There's a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems
: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
: Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
After she got the all clear Ellen decided to lose weight in September 2023 but wanted a "quick fix".
She said: "I was looking for an easy way out. I went to see a surgeon for a tummy tuck.
"But I needed to lose three stone in order to have a tummy tuck and liposuction to get skinny."
Ellen started intermittent fasting and restricted her diet to get down to 13st 10lbs.
She said: "I was doing it in not a very healthy way.
"I was almost starving myself. It was not sustainable."
Ellen went for her £10k tummy tuck in February 2024 and was happy with her results but had hoped the surgery would help shift more of her weight.
She said: "I only lost 4lbs more after the tummy tuck.
"I was devastated.
"I became obsessed with my body - pulling at it, I had huge hang ups over my arms."
Ellen decided to give weight loss medication a go and started Mounjaro in May 2024 - coupling it with cardio exercise.
She said: "I thought it was going to be another diet trend but the food noises got switched off.
I got trolled - they called me Skeletor, I was being told I looked like a 60-year-old.
Ellen Ogley
"Before I would raid the cupboard when my husband took his daughter to gymnastics.
"As soon as I went on I realised 'I've not touched the snack cupboard'.
"I started making better lifestyle choices."
Ellen was on the jab for just 22 weeks - weaning herself off slowly - but started become obsessed with getting as "skinny as possible".
She said: "I lost my focus. I got trolled - they called me Skeletor, I was being told I looked like a 60-year-old."
When her husband, Phil Ogley, 53, a surveyor, told her she looked ill she had a wake up call and refocused - taking up weight training.
Now she feels "healthy and strong" and has maintained her weight loss without micro-dosing Mounjaro.
She said: "I've been learning how to fuel my body.
"I have hacks in place - if I'm craving sweets I have Greek yoghurt, berries and granola.
"I still have takeaways but I exercise portion control.
"We make chicken kebabs as fakeaways instead of ordering them as takeaways.
"I have abs at 42 - it blows my mind."
Ellen's Diet Change
Diet before
Breakfast: Skipped
Lunch: Jacket potato, cheese and beans
Dinner: Pasta bake, apple pie and custard
Snacks: Packet of biscuits, cookies
Diet now
Breakfast: Greek yoghurt, berries, granola/ overnight oats
Lunch: Chicken salad
Dinner: Chicken and sweet potato fries/ tortilla wrap pizza
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