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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
I lost 6st on Mounjaro - this is what I've done to keep the weight off
A mum who shed an impressive 6st on Mounjaro has shared her secret to maintaining her weight loss successfully for eight months since stopping the injections. Ellen Ogley, a 42 year old mother of three, tipped the scales at 16st 12lbs, wearing size 18 clothing at her heaviest point. After losing three stone on what she described as an "unsustainable diet" and achieving a "quick fix" tummy tuck, Ellen was still not satisfied with her appearance. Read more: Entire cabin crew suspended It was the discovery of Mounjaro that truly made a difference, quelling her incessant craving for snacks and addressing her "food noise". The Yorkshire-based nursery manager has since regulated her weight to an impressive 10st to 10st 3lbs, slipping into a size six attire, a change she has sustained for over half a year. What's been crucial for her progress? She swapped frequent takeaways and heavy-drinking weekends for home-made 'fakeaways' and consistent weight training - a swap that has left her feeling "amazing". Hailing from Ilkley, Ellen stated: "I wanted to make sure I wasn't reliant on Mounjaro." Using the medication as a temporary aid, she reflected: "I used this as a tool." Her commitment went beyond just dietary changes, as she emphasized: "I've done so much work on damage limitation." With her transformation, Ellen aims to inspire others with the assurance that keeping the weight off is achievable, declaring: "I want to give others hope they can keep it off. "I feel incredible," she enthused about her current state of well-being. Ellen confesses that she resorted to "comfort eating" during a troubling time marked by illness, which escalated until she received a dual diagnosis of cervical and ovarian cancer. In retrospect, she laid bare her unhealthy coping mechanisms: "I had blow outs and would have takeaways and binge drinking - it was a coping mechanism." Admitting to her prior excessive indulgences, she shared: "I'd have two to three takeaways a week. My drinking was excessive." She recalled the times when she and her husband would go through "My husband and I would have three bottles of wine between us - it helped numb everything." Ellen underwent a necessary hysterectomy and was warned about elevated risks associated with her BMI, which peaked at 36.5. She made a promise to herself: "I said to myself 'if I come out the other side I will try and take control of my health'." Post-recovery in September 2023, Ellen decided to lose weight but craved a "quick fix". In her own words: "I was looking for an easy way out." She even consulted a surgeon hoping a cosmetic procedure would deliver fast results: "I went to see a surgeon for a tummy tuck." Yet to qualify for both a tummy tuck and liposuction, she had a goal to shed three stone: "But I needed to lose three stone in order to have a tummy tuck and liposuction to get skinny." Ellen embarked on intermittent fasting and stringent dieting, slimming down to 13st 10lbs, although she admits: "I was doing it in not a very healthy way." The weight loss path wasn't without its challenges, as Ellen conceded: "I was almost starving myself." Furthermore, she realized that such measures were far from a viable long-term plan: "It was not sustainable." By February 2024, she completed a £10k tummy tuck, content with the outcomes but still desiring further weight decrease: "I only lost 4lbs more after the tummy tuck." Her disappointment soon led to a preoccupation with her appearance: "I was devastated." She struggled with her self-perception, particularly regarding her arms: "I became obsessed with my body - pulling at it." Eventually, Ellen turned to weight loss medication, starting Mounjaro in May 2024 and combining it with cardiovascular training: "I thought it was going to be another diet trend but the food noises got switched off." She noticed significant changes in her eating habits: "Before I would raid the cupboard when my husband took his daughter to gymnastics." Inspiringly, once on the medication, she experienced a remarkable shift: "As soon as I went on I realised 'I've not touched the snack cupboard'." This marked the beginning of improved lifestyle decisions: "I started making better lifestyle choices." Ellen was on the jab for just 22 weeks, easing herself off gradually, but found herself fixated on getting as "skinny as possible". She revealed: "I lost my focus." She also shared her ordeal with online abuse: "I got trolled - they called me Skeletor, I was being told I looked like a 60-year-old." It wasn't until her husband, Phil Ogley, 53, a surveyor, commented that she looked unwell that Ellen realised she needed to change, leading her to embrace weight training. Now feeling "healthy and strong", Ellen has sustained her weight loss without relying on micro-dosing Mounjaro. She expressed her successful strategy: "I've been learning how to fuel my body." She's developed useful tricks: "I have hacks in place - if I'm craving sweets I have Greek yoghurt, berries and granola." Ellen still indulges in the occasional takeaway, but practices portion control. They've swapped out regular takeaways for homemade versions: "We make chicken kebabs as fakeaways instead of ordering them as takeaways." The results astound her: "I have abs at 42 - it blows my mind." Previously, her diet lacked structure with no breakfast, a jacket potato, cheese and beans for lunch, and a dinner of pasta bake followed by apple pie and custard. Snacking included a packet of biscuits and cookies. Her current diet is more balanced: she starts her day with Greek yoghurt, berries, granola or overnight oats; lunch is a chicken salad; and dinner alternates between chicken with sweet potato fries and tortilla wrap pizzas.
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I love weight loss jabs but there's something you need to know if you use them'
Ellen Ogley dropped five dress sizes, going from a size 18 to a size six after spending months on the weight loss jab - but has a stark warning for others using it A woman who hit 16st 12lb and a size 18 at her heaviest has managed to drop five dress sizes after going on weight loss drug Mounjaro - but explains where people go wrong after ditching jab. Ellen Ogley, 42, now shows off her slim figure as she hits the gym and maintains a healthy lifestyle following her stint on the jab. But while she credits the drug for silencing her "food noise" that would consume her day to day life, she insists she's not reliant on Mounjaro when it comes to maintaining her new weight. "I wanted to make sure I wasn't reliant on Mounjaro," Ellen explains. "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." The mum-of-three and nursery manager from Ilkley, Yorkshire, started piling on weight during a tough period of illness. Diagnosed with cervical and ovarian cancer, Ellen turned to food and wine to cope. "I had blow-outs. We'd have two or three takeaways a week," she recalls. "My husband and I would go through three bottles of wine in a weekend - it numbed everything." At her heaviest, Ellen had a BMI of 36.5. Doctors warned her she was at higher risk during surgery, so after undergoing a hysterectomy, she made herself a promise: "I said to myself, 'If I come out the other side, I will try and take control of my health.'" By September 2023, Ellen was desperate for a shortcut. She went to a surgeon hoping to get a tummy tuck and liposuction. "But I needed to lose three stone first. I started intermittent fasting and extreme calorie restriction," she admits. "I was almost starving myself. It wasn't sustainable." She dropped down to 13st 10lbs and had a £10,000 tummy tuck in February 2024 - but the results were underwhelming. "I only lost 4lbs more after the surgery. I was devastated," she says. "I became obsessed with my body - pulling at it, and I had huge hang-ups over my arms." Ellen turned to Mounjaro, a weight loss jab designed to help manage appetite. She began taking it in May 2024, combining it with cardio - and says the effects were immediate. "I thought it was going to be another diet trend, but the food noises got switched off," she says. "Before, I'd raid the cupboard when my husband took our daughter to gymnastics. But I suddenly realised, 'I've not touched the snack cupboard.'" In just 22 weeks, Ellen weaned herself off the jab, replacing old habits with healthier ones. But her success came with unexpected scrutiny. "I lost my focus. I became obsessed with getting as skinny as possible. I got trolled - they called me Skeletor. People told me I looked like a 60-year-old." It was her husband Phil, 53, who gave her the wake-up call she needed. "He told me I looked ill. That's when I refocused. I started weight training and fuelling my body properly." Today, Ellen weighs 10st, stable at a size six, and maintains her physique without medication. Instead of extreme dieting, she now lifts weights, enjoys balanced meals, and allows herself the occasional treat - but on her own terms. "I still have takeaways - but I exercise portion control. We make chicken kebabs at home instead of ordering in. If I crave sweets, I have Greek yoghurt, berries and granola instead. "I have abs at 42 - it blows my mind. But the biggest change isn't just physical. I feel healthy and strong and I know I'm doing it for the right reasons now." Ellen wants to encourage others using Mounjaro to work on changing habits instead of relying solely on the drug. "If you're using Mounjaro, don't expect it to do the work for you. It's not a cure - it's a kick-start. You still have to change your habits, your mindset, and how you treat your body. That's what makes it last."
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I transformed my body after just 5 months on Mounjaro....what happened when I came off it was shocking
A mother who saw instant success on the 'King Kong' weightloss jab Mounjaro said she was left looking like 'Skeletor' when she stopped using the injections. Ellen Ogley, 42, from Yorkshire, weighed 16st 12lbs and was a size 18 at her heaviest. While she lost 3st on an 'unsustainable diet' she turned to the weight loss medication Mounjaro in May last year to try and transform her body. The mother-of-three said it had an instant effect and stopped her incessant raiding of the snack cupboard. 'I thought it was going to be another diet trend but the food noises got switched off,' said Ms Ogley, who used the injections for five months. 'As soon as I went on it I realised "I've not touched the snack cupboard".' This change helped her make healthier choices in other aspects of her life and she started exercising. Soon the nursery manager had lost a further 3st, taking her down to a total body weight of around 10st. However, she said the process of weaning off the drug came with a worrying side effect. Mrs Ogley recalled how, in coming off the jab, she became obsessed with getting as 'skinny as possible'. 'I got trolled, they called me Skeletor. I was being told I looked like a 60-year-old,' she said. Skeletor is the name of a skull-faced villain from the 80s children's cartoon He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Losing muscle mass is known side-effect of weight loss jabs as well as other rapid weight loss methods. While dieters lose fat, they can also shed muscle if they consume very few calories and fail to perform muscle-building exercises. It was nasty social media comments, alongside Mrs Ogley's husband's concerns that she looked 'ill', that gave the wake-up call she needed. Mrs Ogley took up weight training and said this—combined with some healthy swaps—had a made a world of difference. 'I have abs at 42—it blows my mind,' she said. 'I have hacks in place. If I'm craving sweets I have [high protein] 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.' She said making these swaps and cutting back on alcohol had helped prevent the weight from coming back. A study, published last month, warned that many patients using weight loss jabs risk piling the pounds back on within 10 months of quitting the injections. Scientists at Oxford University discovered the effects of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy are short-lived if patients do not maintain a healthy lifestyle afterwards. Mrs Ogley said she hopes her example shows others they can maintain their weight loss if they stop using the drugs. She said she'd battled comfort eating and binge drinking after being diagnosed with cervical and ovarian cancer in 2023. 'I'd have two to three takeaways a week. My drinking was excessive,' she said, adding that she'd often share three bottles wine with her husband on an evening out. 'It helped numb everything.' As part of her cancer treatment, she was forced to undergo a hysterectomy—a major surgery to remove the uterus—but it was recommended she lost weight before going under the knife, to reduce the risk of complications. 'I said to myself "if I come out the other side I will try and take control of my health",' she said. While she started with an highly restrictive fasting diet that helped her lose 3st she knew it wasn't sustainable. 'I was doing it in not a very healthy way,' she said. 'I was almost starving myself.' This was when she turned to Mounjaro. As of Monday, obese patients in England will be able to access the 'revolutionary' weight-loss jab Mounjaro—free of charge— directly from their family doctor. Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, will be offered to around 220,000 people over the next three years under new NHS prescribing rules. GPs can now prescribe the drug to patients with a BMI over 40—classed as severely obese—and at least four obesity-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea. Mounjaro is a weekly jab that can help patients shed up to a fifth of their body weight in a year. More than a million people in the UK are already using it via private clinics, where it costs around £250 a month. However, until now, only a limited number of patients could access it on the NHS via specialist weight-management services.
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I lost 6st with fat jabs & now have abs at 42 – the exact diet I follow not to put any weight back on
Read on to see the diet Ellen now sticks to to keep the weight off WEIGHT OFF I lost 6st with fat jabs & now have abs at 42 – the exact diet I follow not to put any weight back on Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ellen Ogley weighed 16st 12lbs and was a size 18 at her heaviest Credit: SWNS 3 Now she has lost 6st thanks to the fat loss jabs and a new diet Credit: SWNS 3 The mum-of-three is now happier than ever and is chuffed to have abs at 42 Credit: SWNS Now, the mum-of-three has abs after completely changing her relationship with food. 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 Mounjaro and immediately found it helped with her "food noise" and stopped her from constantly raiding the snack cupboard. Now the mum has kept between a healthy 10st to 10st 3lb and a size six for eight months. 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." 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."
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
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. 3 Ellen Ogley weighed 16st 12lbs and was a size 18 at her heaviest Credit: SWNS 3 Now she has lost 6st thanks to the fat loss jabs and a new diet Credit: SWNS 3 The mum-of-three is now happier than ever and is chuffed to have abs at 42 Credit: SWNS 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. READ MORE WEIGHT LOSS STORIES 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." Most read in Fabulous 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
