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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Woman, 37, ‘drowning in her own body' at 18st shed 5st with weight loss jabs and says ‘it isn't cheating, it's survival'
Find out more about who's eligible for weight loss jabs on the NHS below WEIGH TO GO Woman, 37, 'drowning in her own body' at 18st shed 5st with weight loss jabs and says 'it isn't cheating, it's survival' FOR years, Emma Morris hid from cameras, avoided mirrors and felt like a prisoner in her own body because of her weight. But now five stone lighter and brimming with self-confidence, Emma is the face of a new kind of weight loss. Advertisement 5 Emma Morris would always hide from cameras and mirrors because of her weight Credit: Cover Images 5 But after a nurse recommended she try Zepbound to lose weight, she now feels like she's living again Credit: Cover Images The 37-year-old mum credits her transformation to powerful new tool Zepbound, known as Mounjaro in the UK - a GLP-1 medication designed to help regulate the biology behing weight gain. And while some critics call it "the easy way out", Emma isn't having any of it. "This isn't cheating, it's survival," the dental hygienist based in the US said. "And for the first time in years, I finally feel like I'm living again." Advertisement Read more on fat jabs NO WEIGH I cried every day over my looks until I lost 7st without fat jabs just by talking Living in Winder, Georgia, with her husband Stephen and daughters AvaGrace, 11, and Eliza Anne, 7, Emma's life on the outside looked picture perfect. But inside she was crumbling. She weighed 18.5 stone at her heaviest, had no energy, her joints ached, and was "just surviving each day." "I had tried everything, clean eating, working out, you name it. But my body just wouldn't cooperate," said Emma. Advertisement She was also battling a string of health issues. 'I struggled with PCOS, inflammation, borderline high blood pressure, and extreme fatigue,' Emma said. Weight Loss Jabs - Pros vs Cons 'I went to doctor after doctor, and no one had answers. I was drowning in my own body.' It wasn't until a routine appointment with a nurse practitioner that everything changed. Advertisement 'She looked at me and said, 'If we can get some of this weight off, you'll feel better'. That moment felt like someone had finally heard me.' 'I've gained my life back' Emma was prescribed Zepbound and within just a few weeks, Emma felt the shift, physically and emotionally. 'The inflammation started to go down. I could walk upstairs without pain,' she said. 'And that constant obsession with food, what I was eating, when I'd eat again, just stopped.' Advertisement What followed was a steady weight loss and a dramatic change in mindset. 'I've lost five stone, but I've gained my life back,' she said. 'I used to define success by a number on the scale. Now it's about playing with my kids, enjoying dinner with my family, and loving the woman I see in the mirror.' Zepbound didn't 'do it for me'. It gave me a chance to actually fight back Emma Morris Emma is quick to shut down those who claim medication is a shortcut. Advertisement 'For years I blamed myself, thinking I was weak or lazy,' she said. 'But obesity is a disease, it's hormonal, metabolic, and neurological. Zepbound didn't 'do it for me'. It gave me a chance to actually fight back.' She compares the treatment to managing any chronic condition. She said: 'If I had diabetes, I'd take insulin. If I had high blood pressure, I'd take medication. This is no different.' Advertisement These days, Emma tracks her progress through more than just numbers. 'I journal my mental health, my energy levels, how my clothes fit,' she said. 'I take monthly progress pictures because sometimes the scale doesn't reflect what's really changing.' She's also built healthy habits that support her transformation, including walking daily, staying hydrated and prioritising protein. Advertisement 5 Emma had tried everything to lose weight but found nothing worked for her Credit: Cover Images 5 She's quick to claim medication isn't a shortcut for weight loss Credit: Cover Images 5 She now hopes to lose another 30lbs, but says her goal is to feel good and stay healthy Credit: Cover Images And when tough days come, she "gives herself grace". Advertisement She said: "This is a long-term journey. Not every day is perfect, but every day is progress.' Emma's definition of thriving has shifted. She continued: 'Thriving used to mean being thin. Now it means being strong, joyful, and fully present in my life. I'm a better wife, a better mum, and a better version of myself.' And her transformation has deepened her connection with family and friends. Advertisement She said: 'I used to avoid photos. Now I'm in the pictures with my kids. That means everything to me.' Though she still hopes to lose another 30lbs (13.6kg), Emma no longer obsesses over the finish line, and said her goal now is to feel good and stay healthy. Her message to others? To start small and be kind to yourself. She advised: "Use the tools that work for you, whether that's medication, therapy, or movement. And don't ever let shame stop you from taking control of your health.' Advertisement
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 37, ‘drowning in her own body' at 18st shed 5st with weight loss jabs and says ‘it isn't cheating, it's survival'
Find out more about who's eligible for weight loss jabs on the NHS below WEIGH TO GO Woman, 37, 'drowning in her own body' at 18st shed 5st with weight loss jabs and says 'it isn't cheating, it's survival' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOR years, Emma Morris hid from cameras, avoided mirrors and felt like a prisoner in her own body because of her weight. But now five stone lighter and brimming with self-confidence, Emma is the face of a new kind of weight loss. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Emma Morris would always hide from cameras and mirrors because of her weight Credit: Cover Images 5 But after a nurse recommended she try Zepbound to lose weight, she now feels like she's living again Credit: Cover Images The 37-year-old mum credits her transformation to powerful new tool Zepbound, known as Mounjaro in the UK - a GLP-1 medication designed to help regulate the biology behing weight gain. And while some critics call it "the easy way out", Emma isn't having any of it. "This isn't cheating, it's survival," the dental hygienist based in the US said. "And for the first time in years, I finally feel like I'm living again." Living in Winder, Georgia, with her husband Stephen and daughters AvaGrace, 11, and Eliza Anne, 7, Emma's life on the outside looked picture perfect. But inside she was crumbling. She weighed 18.5 stone at her heaviest, had no energy, her joints ached, and was "just surviving each day." "I had tried everything, clean eating, working out, you name it. But my body just wouldn't cooperate," said Emma. She was also battling a string of health issues. 'I struggled with PCOS, inflammation, borderline high blood pressure, and extreme fatigue,' Emma said. Weight Loss Jabs - Pros vs Cons 'I went to doctor after doctor, and no one had answers. I was drowning in my own body.' It wasn't until a routine appointment with a nurse practitioner that everything changed. 'She looked at me and said, 'If we can get some of this weight off, you'll feel better'. That moment felt like someone had finally heard me.' 'I've gained my life back' Emma was prescribed Zepbound and within just a few weeks, Emma felt the shift, physically and emotionally. 'The inflammation started to go down. I could walk upstairs without pain,' she said. 'And that constant obsession with food, what I was eating, when I'd eat again, just stopped.' What followed was a steady weight loss and a dramatic change in mindset. 'I've lost five stone, but I've gained my life back,' she said. 'I used to define success by a number on the scale. Now it's about playing with my kids, enjoying dinner with my family, and loving the woman I see in the mirror.' Zepbound didn't 'do it for me'. It gave me a chance to actually fight back Emma Morris Emma is quick to shut down those who claim medication is a shortcut. 'For years I blamed myself, thinking I was weak or lazy,' she said. 'But obesity is a disease, it's hormonal, metabolic, and neurological. Zepbound didn't 'do it for me'. It gave me a chance to actually fight back.' She compares the treatment to managing any chronic condition. She said: 'If I had diabetes, I'd take insulin. If I had high blood pressure, I'd take medication. This is no different.' These days, Emma tracks her progress through more than just numbers. 'I journal my mental health, my energy levels, how my clothes fit,' she said. 'I take monthly progress pictures because sometimes the scale doesn't reflect what's really changing.' She's also built healthy habits that support her transformation, including walking daily, staying hydrated and prioritising protein. 5 Emma had tried everything to lose weight but found nothing worked for her Credit: Cover Images 5 She's quick to claim medication isn't a shortcut for weight loss Credit: Cover Images 5 She now hopes to lose another 30lbs, but says her goal is to feel good and stay healthy Credit: Cover Images And when tough days come, she "gives herself grace". She said: "This is a long-term journey. Not every day is perfect, but every day is progress.' Emma's definition of thriving has shifted. She continued: 'Thriving used to mean being thin. Now it means being strong, joyful, and fully present in my life. I'm a better wife, a better mum, and a better version of myself.' And her transformation has deepened her connection with family and friends. She said: 'I used to avoid photos. Now I'm in the pictures with my kids. That means everything to me.' Though she still hopes to lose another 30lbs (13.6kg), Emma no longer obsesses over the finish line, and said her goal now is to feel good and stay healthy. Her message to others? To start small and be kind to yourself. She advised: "Use the tools that work for you, whether that's medication, therapy, or movement. And don't ever let shame stop you from taking control of your health.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Woman, 37, ‘drowning in her own body' at 18st shed 5st with weight loss jabs and says ‘it isn't cheating, it's survival'
FOR years, Emma Morris hid from cameras, avoided mirrors and felt like a prisoner in her own body because of her weight. But now five stone lighter and brimming with self-confidence, Emma is the face of a new kind of weight loss. 5 The 37-year-old mum credits her transformation to powerful new tool Zepbound, known as Mounjaro in the UK - a GLP-1 medication designed to help regulate the biology behing weight gain. And while some critics call it "the easy way out", Emma isn't having any of it. "This isn't cheating, it's survival," the dental hygienist based in the US said. "And for the first time in years, I finally feel like I'm living again." Living in Winder, Georgia, with her husband Stephen and daughters AvaGrace, 11, and Eliza Anne, 7, Emma's life on the outside looked picture perfect. But inside she was crumbling. She weighed 18.5 stone at her heaviest, had no energy, her joints ached, and was "just surviving each day." "I had tried everything, clean eating, working out, you name it. But my body just wouldn't cooperate," said Emma. She was also battling a string of health issues. 'I struggled with PCOS, inflammation, borderline high blood pressure, and extreme fatigue,' Emma said. Weight Loss Jabs - Pros vs Cons 'I went to doctor after doctor, and no one had answers. I was drowning in my own body.' It wasn't until a routine appointment with a nurse practitioner that everything changed. 'She looked at me and said, 'If we can get some of this weight off, you'll feel better'. That moment felt like someone had finally heard me.' 'I've gained my life back' Emma was prescribed Zepbound and within just a few weeks, Emma felt the shift, physically and emotionally. 'The inflammation started to go down. I could walk upstairs without pain,' she said. 'And that constant obsession with food, what I was eating, when I'd eat again, just stopped.' What followed was a steady weight loss and a dramatic change in mindset. 'I've lost five stone, but I've gained my life back,' she said. 'I used to define success by a number on the scale. Now it's about playing with my kids, enjoying dinner with my family, and loving the woman I see in the mirror.' Emma is quick to shut down those who claim medication is a shortcut. 'For years I blamed myself, thinking I was weak or lazy,' she said. 'But obesity is a disease, it's hormonal, metabolic, and neurological. Zepbound didn't 'do it for me'. It gave me a chance to actually fight back.' She compares the treatment to managing any chronic condition. She said: 'If I had diabetes, I'd take insulin. If I had high blood pressure, I'd take medication. This is no different.' These days, Emma tracks her progress through more than just numbers. 'I journal my mental health, my energy levels, how my clothes fit,' she said. 'I take monthly progress pictures because sometimes the scale doesn't reflect what's really changing.' She's also built healthy habits that support her transformation, including walking daily, staying hydrated and prioritising protein. 5 5 5 And when tough days come, she "gives herself grace". She said: "This is a long-term journey. Not every day is perfect, but every day is progress.' Emma's definition of thriving has shifted. She continued: 'Thriving used to mean being thin. Now it means being strong, joyful, and fully present in my life. I'm a better wife, a better mum, and a better version of myself.' And her transformation has deepened her connection with family and friends. She said: 'I used to avoid photos. Now I'm in the pictures with my kids. That means everything to me.' Though she still hopes to lose another 30lbs (13.6kg), Emma no longer obsesses over the finish line, and said her goal now is to feel good and stay healthy. Her message to others? To start small and be kind to yourself. She advised: "Use the tools that work for you, whether that's medication, therapy, or movement. And don't ever let shame stop you from taking control of your health.' WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WEIGHT LOSS JABS ON THE NHS? NHS eligibility for weight loss injections has expanded but still lags behind the number who could potentially benefit from taking them. Wegovy, medical name semaglutide, is only available for weight loss through specialist weight management clinics. Patients are typically expected to have tried other weight loss methods before getting a prescription. They may be eligible if their body mass index (BMI) is higher than 30, or higher than 27 if they have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure. Mounjaro, known as tirzepatide, is also available from GP practices but currently only to patients with a BMI of 40 or higher (or 37.5 if from a minority ethnic background) plus four weight-related health conditions. The medicines are currently being rationed to the patients most in need. NHS watchdog NICE estimates that more than three million Brits will ultimately be eligible. The GLP-1 injections are prescribed separately by GPs for people with type 2 diabetes, and patients should discuss this with their doctor.
Business News Wales
06-08-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Welshpool Company Tastes Double Success with Welsh Salt Beef
Trailhead Fine Foods sales director Emma Morris and production manager Ian Beamond with the Great Taste Award winning Salt Beef by Trailhead. A Welshpool-based food company has double reason to celebrate after being recognised with a coveted Great Taste Award and being shortlisted in the UK meat industry's leading awards. Trailhead Fine Foods creates GI Welsh Beef products including Salt Beef and award-winning Get Jerky meaty snacks. Their 100g pack of slice Salt Beef has been awarded one star in the Great Taste Awards. The product is also one of six finalists shortlisted in the Best Charcuterie Product category of The Meat Management Meat Industry Awards. The winners will be announced at the awards dinner in Birmingham on September 18, which will be attended by Trailhead Fine Foods' managing director Arwyn Watkins, OBE and Ian Beamond, production manager. 'We are proud and absolutely thrilled that our amazing Salt Beef by Trailhead has been awarded a Great Taste Award,' said Emma Morris, Trailhead Fine Foods' sales director. 'This award means so much to us as it's a recognition of our commitment to quality, flavour and proud Welsh heritage. Only the best of the best make the cut and we're honoured to be among them this year. 'It's testament to the hard work and dedication of our production manager, Ian Beamond who has worked alongside our managing director, Arwyn Watkins, OBE, to develop such a fantastic product. 'We can't wait to see our Salt Beef stocked across Wales and beyond with our wonderful existing stockists, and to connect with many new customers along the way. 'Being shortlisted in The Meat Management Meat Industry Awards for the first time is also fantastic recognition for the quality of our GI Welsh Beef products.' Trailhead Fine Foods sources GI Welsh Beef reared in Wales to high animal welfare standards and with full traceability. Products are hand-crafted in the company's kitchen in Welshpool. The Get Jerky meaty snacks are marinated in the company's own recipes for up to 48 hours. Great Taste is organised by the Guild of Fine Food. From 14,340 entries, 5,680 received an award this year. In total, 3,899 products received one star, 1,508 products two stars, 273 three stars and just received 16 Golden Forks.
Hamilton Spectator
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Saskatchewan's Key to Cultural Heritage Initiative Opens
Heritage Saskatchewan and the Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) invite residents to visit Saskatchewan's cultural spaces and heritage sites this summer. Emma Morris, Executive Director, Museums Association of Saskatchewan, said, 'We are really excited about this initiative… folks can get a key package that will include stickers [that are] vinyl and fully removable, with a QR code to post around the province and share cultural heritage places, stories, and events that they think make Saskatchewan special. They will certainly include museums and heritage sites, but may also include festivals, sports events, concerts, restaurants, camping, architecture, and natural landscapes.' The key packages are available for order online by donation. And anyone who participates in the QR code storytelling is entered to win a variety of prize packages throughout the summer. The key packages can be ordered at: The Key to Cultural Heritage initiative is applicable anywhere in Saskatchewan, including the Seager Wheeler National Historic Site as well as any small-town museum. It is about promoting cultural heritage in Saskatchewan in general; its festivals, parades, concerts, family gatherings, powwows, barbecues, days at the beach, hiking, harvesting, or whatever. Participants in the initiative can include photos, for example, of visiting restaurants, museums, heritage sites, campgrounds, religious centres, cemeteries, or parks. Katherine Gilks, Heritage Fairs Coordinator & Operations Assistant, Heritage Saskatchewan, shared, 'The goal is to encourage people to explore Saskatchewan and share their experiences through photos, promoting awareness and celebration of our beautiful, albeit sometimes painful, diverse cultural heritage.' As part of ongoing efforts to advocate for the value of cultural heritage in communities throughout the province, Heritage Saskatchewan and MAS have partnered with memoryKPR. This Saskatchewan-based online platform allows users to capture, organize, and share content that helps create authentic, engaging narratives, while creating digital archives that strengthen community bonds and preserve local heritage. Heritage is a choice made by individuals. What they choose to preserve and pass on to future generations is a decision made in the present and is an ongoing process. Therefore, heritage is an integral part of our daily lives. It encompasses beliefs, assumptions about the world, and how we interpret our surroundings. The heritage we decide to protect and share exists within us and our communities, evolving into what is known as living heritage. Like culture, heritage is a dynamic force that changes and adapts to new circumstances. As the world transforms around us, so does our understanding of heritage. The Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) is a non-profit, collective organization of over 250 member museums and a total membership of over 400, including individuals and associates. It supports Saskatchewan museums through a variety of education, advisory, resource and networking programs. The Association is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, representative of the museum community. MAS staff oversee the organization's budget, membership, programming, and communications. There is no shortage of possible destinations locally. -The Cudworth Museum is housed in the town's former CN Station, a designated Municipal Heritage Property. The museum displays showcase the town's large German and Ukrainian heritage, old hospital artifacts, in addition to an outdoor vintage machinery display. -The Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre offers insights into the everyday struggles of the pioneers, the devastating impact that the near extinction of the buffalo had on the First Nations, and the harsh aftermath of the Northwest Resistance for the Metis. Exhibits in the centre include the Northwest Uprising of 1885 with several artifacts, including Gabriel Dumont's watch, and a boardwalk featuring early 1900s storefronts. The building also features a 24-metre tower with artwork and artifacts featuring the people of the area, and climbing to the top affords sweeping views of the countryside. -The Evolution of Education Museum is one of the four museums operated by the Prince Albert Historical Society. The building was known and operated as the Claytonville School from 1920 to 1963. The building exemplifies the one-room schools that dotted the landscape across rural Canada. The museum showcases artifacts that were used in educational facilities before 1963. -The John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum is another of the four museums operated by the Prince Albert Historical Society. The house was originally built for Henry Jaffray, a bank manager, in 1912. John and Edna Diefenbaker occupied the house from 1947 to 1951, John and Olive Diefenbaker lived in the house from 1953 to 1957, immediately before he became Prime Minister of Canada. It was opened as a museum in 1983 and designated a National Historic Site in 2019, on the 40th Anniversary of his death. -The Prince Albert Historical Museum is located in the former 'Central Firehall', which opened in 1912 and was utilized as such until 1975. The museum opened in 1977. It showcases artifacts relating to early settlers, Indigenous history, as well as business and industry in Prince Albert. The Bill Smiley Archives is also located in the Historical Museum. -The Prud'homme Multicultural Providence Museum celebrates the multi-cultural origins of the community. Of particular interest to many visitors is the role that Prud'homme played in establishing Saskatchewan's Fransaskois presence. Visitors are consistently impressed by the breadth and depth of the collection, all of which relates directly to the town's local history. It is open during community events and by appointment. -The Rosthern Museum and Mennonite Interpretive Centre recounts the history of the early Mennonite settlers of the Rosthern area. The museum provides a narrative of the history of Rosthern and its surrounding area. Museum exhibits include a bust of Bishop David Toews, the Mennonite leader and founder of the German-English Academy, later known as the Rosthern Junior College, as well as steamer trunks, samovars, harness bells and more brought by settlers from Russia and Prussia in the late 19th century. -The River Valley Museum contains artifacts relating to the settlement history of the Hague area. The museum boasts a collection of local farming equipment, blacksmithing and carpentry tools, household furniture and appliances, and a collection of First Nations artifacts. The museum also has information on the history of the early Mennonite settlement in the area from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century. -Seager Wheeler Farm, just off Highway 312 east of Rosthern, was recognized as a National Historic Site and opened to visitors in 1996. The farm buildings and homes have been restored over the years, as have the yard, gardens and orchard. Open Monday through Friday in the summer months, the Farm also features Thursday evening Dessert Night with a selection of made-from-scratch desserts. -Originally designed in 1980, just off Highway 2 south of Prince Albert, to collect and display farming and logging artifacts from the Prince Albert district, the Vintage Power Museum eventually expanded to feature six historic wood-frame buildings which have been relocated to the site. The buildings all house a large collection of farming and lumbering implements, telling the story of early farming and logging as well as the regional history. Heritage buildings at the open-air museum include a church, schoolhouse, general store, farmhouse, railway station and service station. -Housed in the old two-storey elementary school, the Wakaw Heritage Museum features artifacts showcasing the history of the Wakaw area. The museum also features Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's law office, as Wakaw was the first town where Diefenbaker practised law. A selection of museum artifacts is on display at the Wheatland Express building at the east end of 1 Street South, Wakaw. MAS was founded in 1968 and has been committed to supporting the advancement of museums in Saskatchewan for over 50 years. MAS is funded by SaskCulture, the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund, and Canadian Heritage. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
