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The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
I put my 11-year-old daughter on fat jabs after she got bullied for her weight – people judge me but I don't care
A MOTHER who put her daughter on weight loss jabs at the age of 11 has opened up on her family's experience with the medication. Ashley Hamilton appeared on Monday's instalment of This Morning via video call from 4 A mother has revealed that she put her 11-year-old daughter on fat jabs to help her lose weight Credit: ITV 4 Ashley Hamilton revealed all on yesterday's episode of This Morning Credit: ITV 4 She addressed what she thinks on receiving backlash Credit: ITV 4 This Morning's resident GP Dr Zoe Williams shared her thoughts Credit: Rex But it's not just Ashley's daughter Sophia who has taken the weight loss jabs to help her with their health - Ashley has too. On yesterday's episode, the young girl opened up about her personal experience with her weight and bullying at school, which led her to approach her mum for help. She said: 'The bullying was definitely not ideal at all, it was just very hard to deal with because I used to think I was pretty and now I can't look at myself in the mirror without hating myself.' To this, Dermot asked: 'Ashley it's important to stress here, you have always instilled exercise, you've always instilled a good diet and it was just very, very difficult to keep the weight off. Read more on fat jabs 'How hard was it for you to make that decision for Sophia to take the In response, Ashley admitted it 'wasn't hard at all'. She added: 'When she came to me and asked if this would work for her I told her yes, but we have to get your blood work done and your labs done to make sure there is an underlying problem, because if there was nothing showing right then that is something that we would've said, 'Okay, this is diet and exercise type of thing'. 'But it wasn't hard at all for me to decide that.' Most read in Fabulous The mother stressed that she had done research on the When Sophia began to take the jabs, she soon noticed her mum had to remind her 'constantly' to eat. Sun Health Explainer: Fat jabs Despite this, now she can wear clothes similar to her pals, as she added: 'And then I started to lose weight and then I started to realise I actually had a lot of inflammation in my face and arms and in my hands. 'Now I can wear normal sizes for my age.' Dealing with people who I can tell are judging me but it doesn't bother me Ashley Hamilton Following this, Alison asked Ashley if she had received any backlash for her decision to take To this, the mum admitted: 'A lot of people deal with backlash on social media from people but for me it's actually been more in my real life. 'Dealing with people who I can tell are judging me but it doesn't bother me. 'It's a way for me to educate more people on what the reason is that I started.' Sophia is now no longer on the injections and during the conversation, This Morning's resident GP Dr Zoe acknowledged: 'The thing to consider, Sophia's a perfect example of this, Sophie already had insulin resistance and her blood work was showing that she had pre-diabetes. Everything you need to know about fat jabs Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases. Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK. Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market. Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year. How do they work? The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight. They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists. They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients' sugar levels are too high. Can I get them? NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics. Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure. GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss. Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk. Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health. Are there any risks? Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild. Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea. Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.' Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia. Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health. Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines. 'What you always have to consider is the risks and potential risks of a medication but weigh that against the risks and potential risks of doing nothing. "Wen you've tried all the sensible things - the exercise, the changes to eating, the psychological approach - for some people like Sophia and her mum it's a genetic thing. 'Your genes predispose you to having problems with your weight. 'In Sophia's case it seems it's been really helpful for her.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I put my 11-year-old daughter on fat jabs after she got bullied for her weight – people judge me but I don't care
Plus, scroll down as This Morning's resident GP Dr Zoe Williams shares her thoughts JAB ALERT I put my 11-year-old daughter on fat jabs after she got bullied for her weight – people judge me but I don't care Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MOTHER who put her daughter on weight loss jabs at the age of 11 has opened up on her family's experience with the medication. Ashley Hamilton appeared on Monday's instalment of This Morning via video call from Idaho, US, and opened up to Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond about why her young daughter was using the injections. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A mother has revealed that she put her 11-year-old daughter on fat jabs to help her lose weight Credit: ITV 4 Ashley Hamilton revealed all on yesterday's episode of This Morning Credit: ITV 4 She addressed what she thinks on receiving backlash Credit: ITV 4 This Morning's resident GP Dr Zoe Williams shared her thoughts Credit: Rex But it's not just Ashley's daughter Sophia who has taken the weight loss jabs to help her with their health - Ashley has too. On yesterday's episode, the young girl opened up about her personal experience with her weight and bullying at school, which led her to approach her mum for help. She said: 'The bullying was definitely not ideal at all, it was just very hard to deal with because I used to think I was pretty and now I can't look at myself in the mirror without hating myself.' To this, Dermot asked: 'Ashley it's important to stress here, you have always instilled exercise, you've always instilled a good diet and it was just very, very difficult to keep the weight off. 'How hard was it for you to make that decision for Sophia to take the weight loss jabs?' In response, Ashley admitted it 'wasn't hard at all'. She added: 'When she came to me and asked if this would work for her I told her yes, but we have to get your blood work done and your labs done to make sure there is an underlying problem, because if there was nothing showing right then that is something that we would've said, 'Okay, this is diet and exercise type of thing'. 'But it wasn't hard at all for me to decide that.' The mother stressed that she had done research on the medications and continued: 'I knew that if she needed it this is what we were going to do.' When Sophia began to take the jabs, she soon noticed her mum had to remind her 'constantly' to eat. Sun Health Explainer: Fat jabs Despite this, now she can wear clothes similar to her pals, as she added: 'And then I started to lose weight and then I started to realise I actually had a lot of inflammation in my face and arms and in my hands. 'Now I can wear normal sizes for my age.' Dealing with people who I can tell are judging me but it doesn't bother me Ashley Hamilton Following this, Alison asked Ashley if she had received any backlash for her decision to take weight loss injections. To this, the mum admitted: 'A lot of people deal with backlash on social media from people but for me it's actually been more in my real life. 'Dealing with people who I can tell are judging me but it doesn't bother me. 'It's a way for me to educate more people on what the reason is that I started.' Sophia is now no longer on the injections and during the conversation, This Morning's resident GP Dr Zoe Williams shared her thoughts. Dr Zoe acknowledged: 'The thing to consider, Sophia's a perfect example of this, Sophie already had insulin resistance and her blood work was showing that she had pre-diabetes. Everything you need to know about fat jabs Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases. Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK. Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market. Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year. How do they work? The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight. They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists. They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients' sugar levels are too high. Can I get them? NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics. Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure. GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss. Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk. Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health. Are there any risks? Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild. Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea. Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.' Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia. Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health. Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines. 'What you always have to consider is the risks and potential risks of a medication but weigh that against the risks and potential risks of doing nothing. "Wen you've tried all the sensible things - the exercise, the changes to eating, the psychological approach - for some people like Sophia and her mum it's a genetic thing. 'Your genes predispose you to having problems with your weight. 'In Sophia's case it seems it's been really helpful for her.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Celebrity Catchphrase leaves Emmerdale legend stumped on difficult puzzles – could you solve them all in 60 seconds?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELEBRITY Catchphrase stumped an Emmerdale legend on some tricky puzzles - but could you get them right? The ITV game show encourages players to "say what they see" - but the answer isn't always obvious. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Emmerdale's Mark Charnock was left stumped on some tricky Catchphrase puzzles Credit: ITV 4 Could you work them out in 60 seconds? Credit: ITV 4 The Marlon Dingle star had two tries on this riddle Credit: ITV One instalment saw Stephen Mulhern welcome Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, comedian Kerry Godliman and Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter. It was Mark, 56, who has played Marlon Dingle since 1996, who ultimately reached the final round. Playing on behalf of The Stroke Association, he accumulated £6,500 in the earlier rounds. The final catchphrase is split into five sections with each of them holding a certain amount of cash which increases upon each level. Hoping to bag the top prize for his charity, the actor struggled with a few riddles along the way. The first puzzle showed a couple sat in an aeroplane, with the flight attendants' heads replaced by wooden houses. Mark took a guess with "log cabin" before ultimately deciding to pass on this riddle. Later on, it was revealed the right answer was actually "cabin crew". Up next were a trio of figures made out of bread, who were stood side-by-side in a bakery. One, who had red hair and a matching moustache, had an arrow pointed at them. Watch as This Morning star struggles with tricky riddles on Celebrity Catchphrase "Gingerbread Man" was the solution that eluded the Emmerdale actor. Another riddle showed Mr. Chips crying as images of wells appeared in his eyes. This one was simply "he's welling up" - which Mark found out after the round ended. Hardest Quiz Show Questions Would you know the answers to some of quizzing TV's hardest questions Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Earlier this year, fans were left outraged after what they described as the "worst" question in the show's history. Host Jeremy Clarkson asked: 'From the 2000 awards ceremony onwards, the Best Actress Oscar has never been won by a woman whose surname begins with which one of these letters?' The multiple choice answers were between G, K, M and W. In the end, and with the £32,000 safe, player Glen had to make a guess and went for G. It turned out to be correct as Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet are among the stars who have won the Best Actress gong since 2000. - Earlier this year, fans were left outraged after what they described as the "worst" question in the show's history. Host Jeremy Clarkson asked: 'From the 2000 awards ceremony onwards, the Best Actress Oscar has never been won by a woman whose surname begins with which one of these letters?' The multiple choice answers were between G, K, M and W. In the end, and with the £32,000 safe, player Glen had to make a guess and went for G. It turned out to be correct as Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet are among the stars who have won the Best Actress gong since 2000. The 1% Club - Viewers of Lee Mack's popular ITV show were left dumbfounded by a question that also left the players perplexed. The query went as follows: "Edna's birthday is on the 6th of April and Jen's birthday falls on the 15th of October, therefore Amir's birthday must be the 'X' of January." It turns out the conundrum links the numbers with its position in the sentence, so 6th is the sixth word and 15th is the fifteenth word. Therefore, Amir's birthday is January 24th, corresponding to the 24th word in the sentence. - Viewers of Lee Mack's popular ITV show were left dumbfounded by a question that also left the players perplexed. The query went as follows: "Edna's birthday is on the 6th of April and Jen's birthday falls on the 15th of October, therefore Amir's birthday must be the 'X' of January." It turns out the conundrum links the numbers with its position in the sentence, so 6th is the sixth word and 15th is the fifteenth word. Therefore, Amir's birthday is January 24th, corresponding to the 24th word in the sentence. The Chase - The ITV daytime favourite left fans scratching their heads when it threw up one of the most bizarre questions to ever grace the programme. One of the questions asked the player: "Someone with a nightshade intolerance should avoid eating what?" The options were - sweetcorn, potatoes, carrots - with Steve selecting sweetcorn but the correct answer was potatoes. However, Mark managed to answer the following one correctly - winning £5,000 in the final round. Speaking afterwards, the actor said: "Your brain goes flat!" Stephen agreed, saying: "It's bizarre, it's the most bizarre thing. People just go to pieces sometimes." Celebrity Catchphrase airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island's Shakira leaves fans stunned as she ‘breaks the fourth wall' with surprise comment
LOVE Island's Shakira Khan left fans stunned after she 'broke the fourth wall' with a surprising comment. The 22-year-old from Advertisement 4 Shakira shocked Love Island fans by "breaking the fourth wall" Credit: ITV 4 The villa beauty was in a disagreement with her partner Conor Credit: ITV 4 Toni and Yasmin comforted Shakira after she got upset Credit: Eroteme In recent scenes, Shakira The footballer, 22, claimed in a challenge: "We had a conversation - me, you and H - basically what was said was, you like [Conor] more than Ty. "But I don't think you like Con as much as you like Harry." Following the game, Conor had a chat with fellow villa lads Harrison, Harry and Dejon. Advertisement Read more on Love Island Shakira later told him that her words had been "twisted" and that what Conor had been told by the other boys was "b******s". Conor argued: "They're saying it when they have nothing to gain from it." However, Shakira shot back: "Of course they have things to gain from it. The biggest f*****g game players about. £25 f*****g k." Taking to X, Love Island viewers soon shared their reaction to Shakira 's comment. Advertisement Most read in Love Island Exclusive One fan wrote " Shakira breaking the fourth wall by mentioning the prize money #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK." Another penned: "this is the first time in Love Island history . I think I've actually seen the contestants talk about wanting to win the money and actually naming the prize #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK." Furious Love Island fans threaten to 'call Ofcom' as they hit out at 'nasty' treatment of villa girl A third added: "Why do the islanders keep mentioning the money ?? "I feel like they're breaking the fourth wall." Advertisement Shakira was ITV2 show. She met Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell . The two bonded quickly after However, she would later recouple with fellow OG Islander Conor just days later. Advertisement The Irish rugby player, 25, had Shakira on Day 2 - but she opted for Harry at the time. Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX. 4 Fellow Islander Harrison had shared a comment about Shakira and Conor's relationship Credit: Eroteme
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Shakira leaves fans stunned as she ‘breaks the fourth wall' with surprise comment
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island's Shakira Khan left fans stunned after she 'broke the fourth wall' with a surprising comment. The 22-year-old from Burnley entered this year's villa as an OG Islander. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Shakira shocked Love Island fans by "breaking the fourth wall" Credit: ITV 4 The villa beauty was in a disagreement with her partner Conor Credit: ITV 4 Toni and Yasmin comforted Shakira after she got upset Credit: Eroteme In recent scenes, Shakira clashed with partner Conor Phillips over a comment made by co-star Harrison Solomon. The footballer, 22, claimed in a challenge: "We had a conversation - me, you and H - basically what was said was, you like [Conor] more than Ty. "But I don't think you like Con as much as you like Harry." Following the game, Conor had a chat with fellow villa lads Harrison, Harry and Dejon. Shakira later told him that her words had been "twisted" and that what Conor had been told by the other boys was "b******s". Conor argued: "They're saying it when they have nothing to gain from it." However, Shakira shot back: "Of course they have things to gain from it. The biggest f*****g game players about. £25 f*****g k." Taking to X, Love Island viewers soon shared their reaction to Shakira's comment. One fan wrote "Shakira breaking the fourth wall by mentioning the prize money #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK." Another penned: "this is the first time in Love Island history. I think I've actually seen the contestants talk about wanting to win the money and actually naming the prize #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK." Furious Love Island fans threaten to 'call Ofcom' as they hit out at 'nasty' treatment of villa girl A third added: "Why do the islanders keep mentioning the money?? "I feel like they're breaking the fourth wall." Shakira was previously coupled up with footballer Harry, 30, during their time in the ITV2 show. She met bombshell Ty Isherwood, 23, during Casa Amor and subsequently coupled up with him. The two bonded quickly after he and five other new hunks arrived in the villa. However, she would later recouple with fellow OG Islander Conor just days later. The Irish rugby player, 25, had previously put himself forward to couple up with Shakira on Day 2 - but she opted for Harry at the time. Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX.
