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Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I was a ‘fat mum' so jabbed Mounjaro & lost 11st – now I'm asking strangers to pay for surgery to fix my apron belly
A MUM says she "struggles to look at herself naked" after she was left with "saggy skin" when she lost 11st after using Mounjaro jabs. Jade Stalker, 36, weighed 22st 8lbs at her heaviest, after decades of scoffing crisps, Chinese takeaways and piled-high plates of spaghetti Bolognese. Advertisement 4 After decades of scoffing Chinese takeaways and crisps, Jade, 36, topped the scales at 22st 8lbs Credit: SWNS 4 After forking out for a gastric sleeve and going on Mounjaro, the mum now weighs 11st 8lbs Credit: SWNS 4 Despite feeling 'fantastic', Jade says she's been left with an "overhang on my stomach" and "saggy" boobs due to excess skin Credit: SWNS 4 She has since launched on online funding page seeking to raise £6,000 for surgery to remove excess Credit: SWNS Just before her daughter, now five, started nursery in May 2023, Jade was concerned she'd be seen as one of the 'fat mums' at the school gates - and made a bid to lose 10st. After splashing out £3,500 on flights to Turkey and gastric sleeve surgery, and starting Mounjaro, Jade dropped nearly 30in from her waist and feels 'fantastic.' Now 11st 8lbs, she says she's been left with an "overhang on my stomach" and "saggy" boobs due to excess skin, and added: "The loose skin which makes me depressed and I struggle to look at myself naked sometimes". She has launched on online funding page seeking to raise £6,000 for surgery to remove excess asking from her stomach, breasts and inner thighs. Advertisement Jade, a telecommunications engineer from Sauchie, Scotland, said: 'My skin now is so loose, when I get in the bath, it ripples. 'I have quite a large overhang on my stomach - and my boobs are saggy, despite my doctors telling me they'd get smaller after losing all the weight. 'My partner loves me the way I am - she doesn't care about all that - but I think when you're in a relationship, you do want to look good for your partner.' Jade, who wears men's clothes and started at a 58in waist, says she's never been bothered about her size. Advertisement She'd have four ham rolls for breakfast, two bags of crisps as a snack, a Tesco meal deal for lunch and a 'man-size' plate of spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread for dinner. But becoming a mum changed her view. Watch Ellen's weight loss journey on fat jabs Wanting to teach her daughter 'what a healthy body looks like' she booked flights and a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey, in May 2023. She could barely eat three-quarters of a burger, after the surgery and lost 5st 8lb in a year. Advertisement But said the operation hadn't done enough to cure her 'head hunger,' so began a course of Mounjaro via an online pharmacy in October 2024. 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. 'The only thing that made me less mentally hungry was Mounjaro," she said. "Being on it is like walking through Tesco when you've just had a huge meal.' She lost a further 5st 2lb. Advertisement She noticed "saggy skin" early into her weight loss journey but initially thought it was "fat" she "still had to lose". She added: 'I'd say my most conscious areas are my stomach, my boobs and my inner thighs - although I'm quite a tomboy so I wear long trousers most of the time. 'I've held off from doing a GoFundMe, but it's getting to the point where it's bothering me so much - even if one or two people could donate, it would be a huge help.'
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
I was a ‘fat mum' so jabbed Mounjaro & lost 11st – now I'm asking strangers to pay for surgery to fix my apron belly
A MUM says she "struggles to look at herself naked" after she was left with "saggy skin" when she lost 11st after using Mounjaro jabs. Jade Stalker, 36, weighed 22st 8lbs at her heaviest, after decades of scoffing crisps, Chinese takeaways and piled-high plates of spaghetti Bolognese. 4 4 4 Just before her daughter, now five, started nursery in May 2023, Jade was concerned she'd be seen as one of the 'fat mums' at the school gates - and made a bid to lose 10st. After splashing out £3,500 on flights to Turkey and gastric sleeve surgery, and starting Mounjaro, Jade dropped nearly 30in from her waist and feels 'fantastic.' Now 11st 8lbs, she says she's been left with an "overhang on my stomach" and "saggy" boobs due to excess skin, and added: "The loose skin which makes me depressed and I struggle to look at myself naked sometimes". She has launched on online funding page seeking to raise £6,000 for surgery to remove excess asking from her stomach, breasts and inner thighs. Jade, a telecommunications engineer from Sauchie, Scotland, said: 'My skin now is so loose, when I get in the bath, it ripples. 'I have quite a large overhang on my stomach - and my boobs are saggy, despite my doctors telling me they'd get smaller after losing all the weight. 'My partner loves me the way I am - she doesn't care about all that - but I think when you're in a relationship, you do want to look good for your partner.' Jade, who wears men's clothes and started at a 58in waist, says she's never been bothered about her size. She'd have four ham rolls for breakfast, two bags of crisps as a snack, a Tesco meal deal for lunch and a 'man-size' plate of spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread for dinner. But becoming a mum changed her view. Watch Ellen's weight loss journey on fat jabs Wanting to teach her daughter ' what a healthy body looks like ' she booked flights and a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey, in May 2023. She could barely eat three-quarters of a burger, after the surgery and lost 5st 8lb in a year. But said the operation hadn't done enough to cure her 'head hunger,' so began a course of Mounjaro via an online pharmacy in October 2024. 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. 'The only thing that made me less mentally hungry was Mounjaro," she said. "Being on it is like walking through Tesco when you've just had a huge meal.' She lost a further 5st 2lb. She noticed "saggy skin" early into her weight loss journey but initially thought it was "fat" she "still had to lose". tomboy so I wear long trousers most of the time. 'I've held off from doing a GoFundMe, but it's getting to the point where it's bothering me so much - even if one or two people could donate, it would be a huge help.'
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I was a ‘fat mum' so jabbed Mounjaro & lost 11st – now I'm asking strangers to pay for surgery to fix my apron belly
A MUM says she "struggles to look at herself naked" after she was left with "saggy skin" when she lost 11st after using Mounjaro jabs. Jade Stalker, 36, weighed 22st 8lbs at her heaviest, after decades of scoffing crisps, 4 After decades of scoffing Chinese takeaways and crisps, Jade, 36, topped the scales at 22st 8lbs Credit: SWNS 4 After forking out for a gastric sleeve and going on Mounjaro, the mum now weighs 11st 8lbs Credit: SWNS 4 Despite feeling 'fantastic', Jade says she's been left with an "overhang on my stomach" and "saggy" boobs due to excess skin Credit: SWNS 4 She has since launched on online funding page seeking to raise £6,000 for surgery to remove excess Credit: SWNS Just before her daughter, now five, started nursery in May 2023, Jade was concerned she'd be seen as one of the 'fat mums' at the school gates - and made a bid to lose 10st. After splashing out £3,500 on flights to Turkey and Now 11st 8lbs, she says she's been left with She has launched on online funding page seeking to raise £6,000 for surgery to remove excess asking from her stomach, breasts and inner thighs. READ MORE ON DIETS Jade, a telecommunications engineer from Sauchie, Scotland, said: 'My skin now is so loose, when I get in the bath, it ripples. 'I have quite a large overhang on my stomach - and my boobs are saggy, despite my doctors telling me they'd get smaller after losing all the weight. 'My partner loves me the way I am - she doesn't care about all that - but I think when you're in a relationship, you do want to look good for your partner.' Jade, who wears men's clothes and started at a 58in waist, says she's never been bothered about her size. Most read in Fabulous She'd have four But becoming a mum changed her view. Watch Ellen's weight loss journey on fat jabs Wanting to teach her daughter 'what a healthy body looks like' she booked flights and a gastric sleeve operation in She could barely eat three-quarters of a burger, after the surgery and lost 5st 8lb in a year. But said the operation hadn't done enough to cure her 'head hunger,' so began a course of Mounjaro via an online pharmacy in October 2024. 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. 'The only thing that made me less mentally hungry was "Being on it is like walking through Tesco when you've just had a huge meal.' She lost a further 5st 2lb. She noticed "saggy skin" early into her She added: 'I'd say my most conscious areas are my stomach, my boobs and my inner thighs - although I'm quite a 'I've held off from doing a Jade's meals before and now Before weight loss: Breakfast: Four ham rolls Lunch: A Tesco meal deal, with an extra bag of crisps and a chocolate bar Dinner: A Chinese takeaway, fish and chips, or 'man-sized' plate of spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread Snacks: Nuts, a late-night bag of sweets After losing weight: Breakfast: Two slices of toast, with butter Lunch: Meal deal wrap, with yoghurt and a Ribena Light Dinner: Halloumi wrap with salad inside Snack: Light yoghurt.
Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Scots mum sheds 11st on Mounjaro but now struggles with one thing
Jade Stalker, 36, weighed 22st 8lbs at her heaviest, after decades of scoffing crisps, Chinese takeaways and piled-high plates of spaghetti Bolognese Mum-of-one Jade Stalker, who tipped the scales at a hefty 22st 8lbs, faced her fears of being judged as one of the "fat mums" and underwent a transformational weight loss journey shedding an incredible 11st. Before her five-year-old daughter began nursery in May 2023, Jade took drastic measures, which included flying to Turkey for gastric sleeve surgery and starting Mounjaro injections. After investing £3,500 in the procedure and committing to the weight loss regimen, Jade saw a staggering 30in drop in her waistline, leaving her feeling "fantastic" despite now weighing 11st 8lbs. However, the journey has left her combating new challenges as she's been burdened with an "overhang on my stomach" and "saggy" breasts due to excess skin, leading her to confess: "The loose skin which makes me depressed and I struggle to look at myself naked sometimes." In a bid to address this, the telecommunications engineer from Sauchie, has set up a crowdfunding page aiming to gather £6,000 for further surgery to remove the surplus skin from her stomach, breasts, and thighs. Despite the unwelcome side effects, Jade draws some comfort from the support of her partner, who remains unfazed by her physical changes: "My partner loves me the way I am - she doesn't care about all that - but I think when you're in a relationship, you do want to look good for your partner." Jade, unfazed by donning men's garments and beginning with a waist size of 58 inches, used to be indifferent towards her figure. Her diet consisted of four ham rolls for breakfast, a pair of crisp packets for a nibble, a store meal deal at lunchtime, and an ample serving of spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread for dinner. However, stepping into motherhood altered her perspective. Keen to model "what a healthy body looks like" to her daughter, she arranged both flights and gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey scheduled for May 2023. Post-operation, Jade was only able to manage three-quarters of a burger and saw herself 5st 8lbs lighter over the span of 12 months. Despite this, the surgery fell short of addressing her psychological cravings for food, prompting Jade to start a Mounjaro regimen via an online chemist in October 2024. Jade said: "The only thing that made me less mentally hungry was Mounjaro. Being on it is like walking through Tesco when you've just had a huge meal." Following this phase of treatment, she shed another 5st 2lbs. Though early on in her weight loss journey she noted "saggy skin", she initially mistook it for "fat", which she believed she needed to continue to shed. She continued: "I'd say my most conscious areas are my stomach, my boobs and my inner thighs - although I'm quite a tomboy so I wear long trousers most of the time." Expressing concern about the cost of potentially addressing her sagging skin, she conceded: "I've held off from doing a GoFundMe, but it's getting to the point where it's bothering me so much - even if one or two people could donate, it would be a huge help." Jade's meals before weight loss Breakfast: Four ham rolls Lunch: A supermarket meal deal, with an extra bag of crisps and a chocolate bar Dinner: A Chinese takeaway, fish and chips, or 'man-sized' plate of spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread Snacks: Nuts, a late-night bag of sweets Jade's meals after starting Mounjaro Breakfast: Two slices of toast, with butter Lunch: Meal deal wrap, with yoghurt and a Ribena Light
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Mum 'struggles' after losing 11st using Mounjaro jabs
Jade Stalker, 36, weighed 22st 8lbs at her heaviest, after decades of scoffing crisps, Chinese takeaways and piled-high plates of spaghetti Bolognese A mother has opened up about her body confidence battle, revealing that despite shedding an impressive 11st, she is left feeling unhappy due to "saggy skin". Jade Stalker, 36, from Sauchie, Scotland, once tipped the scales at 22st 8lbs, but the fear of being branded one of the "fat mums" spurred her to slim down dramatically. Determined not to be judged at the school gates when her daughter began nursery in May 2023, Jade invested £3,500 in gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, on top of using Mounjaro injections. Now, at a much trimmer 11st 8lbs and with nearly 30 inches gone from her waist, she feels "fantastic". Despite her weight loss triumph, Jade admitted the physical changes have brought new issues: "The loose skin which makes me depressed and I struggle to look at myself naked sometimes." She is now crowdfunding, seeking £6,000 for corrective surgery to tackle the unwanted excess skin on her stomach, breasts, and thighs. Describing the side effects of her dramatic transformation, Jade, a telecommunications engineer, shared: "My skin now is so loose, when I get in the bath, it ripples. I have quite a large overhang on my stomach - and my boobs are saggy, despite my doctors telling me they'd get smaller after losing all the weight." Despite these challenges, Jade's partner remains supportive, yet Jade confesses: "My partner loves me the way I am - she doesn't care about all that - but I think when you're in a relationship, you do want to look good for your partner." Jade, who typically dons men's attire and began her journey with a 58in waistline, admits she was never overly concerned about her size. Her daily diet consisted of four ham rolls for breakfast, two packets of crisps as a mid-morning snack, a supermarket meal deal for lunch, and a hearty portion of spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread for dinner. However, becoming a mother shifted her perspective. Determined to show her daughter "what a healthy body looks like", she booked flights and a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey for May 2023. Post-surgery, she found herself unable to finish even three-quarters of a burger, resulting in a weight loss of 5st 8lb within a year. Despite the significant weight loss, Jade felt the surgery hadn't fully addressed her "head hunger". Consequently, she started a course of Mounjaro, sourced from an online pharmacy, in October 2024. "The only thing that made me less mentally hungry was Mounjaro," she confessed. "Being on it is like walking through Tesco when you've just had a huge meal." This led to an additional weight loss of 5st 2lb. Early into her weight loss journey, Jade noticed "saggy skin", initially mistaking it for "fat" that she "still had to lose". She added: "I'd say my most conscious areas are my stomach, my boobs and my inner thighs - although I'm quite a tomboy so I wear long trousers most of the time. "I've held off from doing a GoFundMe, but it's getting to the point where it's bothering me so much - even if one or two people could donate, it would be a huge help." Jade's meals before weight loss Breakfast: Four ham rolls. Lunch: A supermarket meal deal, with an extra bag of crisps and a chocolate bar Dinner: A Chinese takeaway, fish and chips, or a "man-sized" plate of spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread Snacks: Nuts, a late-night bag of sweets Jade's meals after starting Mounjaro Breakfast: Two slices of toast, with butter Lunch: Meal deal wrap, with yoghurt and a Ribena Light
