Dieters lose MORE weight on lower doses of slimming jabs - this is the precise amount that scientists found works best
GLP-1 inhibitor drug Mounjaro – also known as tirzepatide and dubbed the 'King Kong' of slimming jabs – can help patients shed up to a fifth of their body weight in just a year.
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- The Independent
How do I donate blood? NHS call for donors with rare blood types
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Scottish Sun
19 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
I lost 3st in just 6 months on Mounjaro – but the best bit is a rampant side-effect I wasn't expecting
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN who lost nearly 3 stone in just six months on Mounjaro says weight loss wasn't the only benefit - as she made the most of a "sexy" side effect. Jackie Collins, 44, was a size 18 at her heaviest and decided to try a weight loss job after being caught in a "vicious circle" of dieting and binge eating. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Jackie Collins, 44, decided to try Mounjaro after being caught in a cycle of dieting and bingeing Credit: SWNS 8 Jackie weighed 17st 11lbs but saw the pounds drop off her every week Credit: SWNS 8 Now 14st, Jackie has benefited from an unexpected side effect from her weight loss Credit: SWNS After a friend suggested she try Mounjaro, within weeks Jackie began to notice her hunger reducing. She went from eating bags of crisps, chocolate and big portions of creamy pasta to fruit, salads and protein rich meals. Since starting Mounjaro in February on a 2.5mg dosage, Jackie has moved up through the doses, dropping from 17st 11lbs to 15st exactly and fitting into a size 14. She now plans to incorporate some exercise into her new lifestyle after purchasing a bike. But Jackie has had an unexpected side effect from Mounjaro. Jackie says the jabs have reignited the "passion" in her sex life with her partner, Carl, 44. The couple have gone from being having sex a couple of times a month to four times a week. Jackie, who works for a shop fitting company from Southampton, Hampshire, said: "Before, the times we were intimate were few and far between - I didn't feel sexy, so how could he find me sexy? "It never happened. I always said it was never him; it was me. "But since I've started getting that confidence back, the passion's come back. Towie star Saffron Lempriere reveals how she lost 12 pounds in 4 weeks - without fat jabs "We've gone from a couple of times a month to three or four times a week. "We're like kids again, which is great." Jackie knew she needed to make a change after finding that diets and walks weren't helping. She said: "I'd been struggling to lose weight for so long. 8 Jackie wasn't able to wear this red dress without the buttons popping open but now she feels 'amazing' in it Credit: SWNS 8 She and her partner Carl have gone from having sex a couple of times a month to four times a week Credit: SWNS 8 Mounjaro has left Jackie feeling confident and sexy Credit: SWNS "Diets would spark out and I'd comfort eat and binge eat again - it was a vicious circle. "Last October, I did a charity walk for motor neurone disease. "When I walk, I march and I did the 75 miles in 3 weeks and I lost 2lbs - that was it. "I thought something wasn't right. Jackie's diet before and after her weight loss Jackie has found it easier to eat healthily since starting on Mounjaro. Her diet before consisted of: Breakfast: Nothing Lunch: Sandwich, packet of crips and a chocolate bar, snack on sweets Dinner: Big bowl of creamy pasta, big bags of crips Since starting on the jabs, this is what she's eaten: Breakfast: Bran flakes, with banana or other fruit Lunch: Tuna salad Dinner: Couple of pork steaks with sweetcorn and jacket potato "Mounjaro came up and I was told to try it by a friend. "So I did, and it's been brilliant. "The weight's been coming a few lbs every week - I can see so much difference and in my clothes. "I started off on 2.5mg and I would find the day after the jab I was a bit tired initially, but that was it. "The hunger wasn't there - I was very food orientated, and I'd have it on my mind all the time and a few weeks after I started it, that's when I really noticed that my hunger wasn't there. "You think you're hungry, you go to eat and you're not. "I'm now eating correctly, have lots of protein and more water. "Now my body is getting used to it, I fancy meals, but I don't eat as much. "I was plating up a roast dinner for everyone yesterday, but I hardly put anything on my plate, and I don't have to think about it." Jackie says her new look has given her confidence - allowing her to" feel and look good." She said: "I've got so much more confidence. "A while ago I bought a red dress and when I wore it all the buttons were popping. "I went and saw Craig David and now I was able to wear the dress and I felt amazing. "I felt and looked good." 8 Jackie before her weight loss Credit: SWNS 8 Jackie said she and Carl are 'like kids again' Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
19 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
I've gone from a size 18 to an 8 in 9 months on Mounjaro & still losing weight, I was sick for weeks but it was worth it
Read on for more warnings on using Mounjaro WEIGH TO GO! I've gone from a size 18 to an 8 in 9 months on Mounjaro & still losing weight, I was sick for weeks but it was worth it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN who has managed to shift over six stone thanks to Mounjaro has shared the side effects she suffered. Sophie Barrella took to social media to share her incredible transformation, and people were stunned by the results. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Sophie Barrella started taking the weight loss jab nine months ago Credit: Facebook 2 Depsite having side effects, she said it was so worth it for the weight loss Credit: Facebook The mum said she started her weight loss journey nine months ago and had already shed 6.5 stone. She started her journey at 15.7st and a size 18, and in less than a year has gone down to a size 8. In the image, the mum could be seen with her partner and child before losing weight. She wore a one-sleeve dress and was turned to the side and looked obviously larger. But now, in the pictures of her weight loss, the mum wore a tight fitting pink dress to show off her new body and beamed at the camera. She captioned the post: "9 months later and I'm down 6 and a half stone! "Finished June 2025 at current 9 stone 3 and still loosing! Size 8. "Worth every penny and side effect I suffered!!" In the comments of the Facebook post, Sophie shared just some of the side effects she suffered from. She wrote: "I found I had headaches from 5mg, then the nausea crept in. Then from 7.5 and 10mg I have had constant grumbling in my stomach, so badly it wakes me up every single night for the next 4 days after injecting and I would have sickness 3-4 times a night. I've lost nearly 6 stone in 9 months on fat jabs - trolls call me 'lazy' & say it's the 'easy way out' but I don't care "Could only sleep on my back because when I was on my side the gas in my stomach would gurgle so loudly and caused me a lot of pain, but again, only 4 days after injecting! Then I would be okay until jab day. "Was honestly worth it all. If you're thinking about it, just go for it! Will change your life." The post was shared on the Facebook group, Mounjaro Ozempic Wegovy weight loss support, where those on the weight loss jabs come together to support each other. Many were quick to congratulate Sophie on her weight loss. One person wrote: "How have you not managed to have excess skin. You look amazing." Another commented: "Well done!" "Well done fantastic achievement," penned a third. What to do if you lose too much weight too quickly whilst on Mounjaro IF you're losing too much weight too quickly while on Mounjaro, it's important to take action to avoid potential health risks like muscle loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and fatigue. Here's what you can do: Evaluate Your Caloric Intake Mounjaro reduces appetite, which can make it easy to eat too little. If you're losing weight too fast (more than two to three lbs per week after the initial adjustment period), try: Tracking your food intake to ensure you're eating enough calories (apps like MyFitnessPal can help). Increasing protein intake to preserve muscle mass (aim for 0.6–1g per pound of body weight). Adding healthy fats and complex carbs (e.g., avocados, nuts, whole grains) for balanced energy. Adjust Your Dosage (With Doctor's Approval) If your weight loss is too rapid or causing side effects, your doctor may: Pause dose increases or lower your dosage. Adjust your treatment plan to stabilise your weight loss. Strength Training & Exercise To prevent muscle loss: Incorporate resistance training at least two to three times per week. Stay active with low-impact exercises like walking or yoga. Hydrate & Manage Electrolytes Drink enough water (Mounjaro can reduce thirst). Electrolytes matter - Consider adding magnesium, sodium, and potassium if you feel weak or fatigued. Monitor for Malnutrition & Deficiencies Rapid weight loss can cause vitamin/mineral deficiencies (especially B12, iron, and electrolytes). If you experience: Fatigue, hair loss, or dizziness, ask your doctor about supplements. Consider Further Medical Guidance If your weight loss is excessive or causing health concerns, speak with your healthcare provider. They might adjust your dosage, diet, or exercise plan to help stabilise your weight loss. Meanwhile a fourth said: "You look stunning!" "You look amazing,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "Gorgeous!"
