I look better at 42 than I did at 24 thanks to my 6st Mounjaro transformation – people say it's ‘unbelievable'
WEIGHT A GO I look better at 42 than I did at 24 thanks to my 6st Mounjaro transformation – people say it's 'unbelievable'
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FOR many, the idea of looking and feeling better in their forties than in their twenties sounds like a fantasy.
But for Marianne it's a stunning reality.
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Marianne at a restaurant before weight loss, feeling tired and hidden
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Thanks to a six-stone weight loss transformation, she is now inspiring thousands with her story.
The 42-year-old who has documented her incredible journey on TikTok page 'mariannewellness'.
In a video shared on May 18, which has since gained over 90.2k views, Marianne explained her transformation was about much more than just the numbers on the scale.
The physical change is undeniable, but it was a shift in mindset that truly changed her life.
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At 24, she was stuck in a cycle of 'crash diets, low-fat nonsense' and doing 'damage control' with exercise.
She has now adopted a new approach, explaining that she eats to 'nourish, not punish' herself and moves because she can, not because she has to.
A key part of her journey has been prioritising her mental and emotional well-being.
At 24, she was a 'chronic people pleaser' who regularly burnt out.
She now lives by the rule that if it's not a "hell yes" it's a no, setting clear boundaries.
Marianne also treats her eight hours of sleep 'like it's the crown jewels,' protecting them with a wind-down routine of journaling and meditation.
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She reveals that Mounjaro (a GLP-1 medication) and hypnosis helped her get to the root of her emotional eating, freeing her from 'food noise' and changing the way she thinks about cravings.
Marianne gained 78 comments on her video, as many rushed to share their thoughts.
One complimented her by writing: 'Incredible. You look amazing.'
A second added: 'Oh wow. You look amazing.'
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Marianne 88 lbs lighter, feeling healthier, happier, and more confident
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While a third said: 'You look healthy and happy.
'Congratulations.'
A fourth then commented: 'Wow! What a transformation.'
While a fifth wrote: 'I just love seeing people happy! Congratulations on doing this for you.'
In another one of her videos, she explained: 'The truth: confidence is not about the decade you are in.
'It is about the choices you make every day. And your 40s can be your best chapter yet.'
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