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Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
My ‘Nozempic' diet helped me shed 12st after cruel bullies told me I'd be pretty if I wasn't so fat
Sarah Jane went from a size 28 to a size 10 by following five simple lifestyle rules - here's how she managed to beat her sweet tooth FAT HACKS My 'Nozempic' diet helped me shed 12st after cruel bullies told me I'd be pretty if I wasn't so fat Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WEIGHING in at 21st, food addict Sarah Jane Clark scoffed chocolate buttons for breakfast, and washed them down with a Coca-Cola. Cruel bullies taunted her with jibes about her size, while doctors warned she was eating herself to death and wouldn't live to see her 40th birthday. Shocked, the now 53-year-old took action and today the slender size 10 fitness guru tells Sun Health it wasn't weight loss jabs that saw her shed 12st. 8 Sarah Jane Clark lost more than 12st without jabs like Ozempic Credit: Sarah Jane Clark 8 She made some simple lifestyle tweaks which she says anyone can do Credit: Sarah Jane Clark Growing up, Sarah Jane, from Swindon, Wiltshire, was always self-conscious about her weight. 'I got all sorts of comments like: 'Oh you'll always be a big girl, it runs in the family',' she tells Sun Health. 'At school I was a curvy size 14, horrendous damage was done. One lad, aged 13, told me: 'You'd be a really pretty girl if you weren't fat'. 'I wouldn't buy skirts because someone said to me once: 'Your legs are like rugby players' legs, like tree trunks'. 'That stuck in my head for years and years and years. It was in my subconscious.' As a teenager, Sarah Jane suffered from severe acne and her hair was 'greasy and lank'. She was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) then her periods stopped and she was told she had high blood pressure and a high heart rate. 'I also ached from head to toe and I had chronic fatigue and brain fog,' the mum-of-two adds. Despite wanting to change, Sarah Jane felt completely addicted to food. By 14, she had tried The Cambridge Diet, a very low-calorie plan designed for rapid weight loss which involved drinking three shakes a day, but she would always end up bingeing. I LOVE my new 'Ozempic face' - it looks like I got jawline filler, I look 10 years younger AND I lost 60lbs 'There was no amount of sugary food that was too much - it was like a drug,' Sarah Jane says. 'I was absolutely addicted to sugar. I think this stemmed from childhood; my mum was really wonderful but was not affectionate at all. 'Her love language was baking and cooking, things like biscuits and cakes, and my gran was exactly the same. 'It was always sweet foods filled with jam, and always biscuits.' As she got older, Sarah Jane would start each day with a large bag of Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons and a can of Coca-Cola. At lunchtime, she would tuck into a sandwich, with a packet of crisps, biscuits and cake. And for dinner, she would have a ready meal or takeaway. You can't just inject yourself with Ozempic and love yourself. I understand the desperation and would have ripped someone's arm off for a weight loss jab back in the day, but it is not the answer Sarah Jane Clark Sarah Jane would only drink full-sugar coke, coffee with milk and two sugars, and cups of tea accompanied by endless packets of biscuits. This highly processed, high sugar diet took its toll on her body, but also her mental health. 'I remember once in a restaurant, a group of lads pointed over to me, calling me 'the Hulk' and giggling,' she says. 'I worked in a hair salon at the time and my colleagues would arrange nights out and I wouldn't be invited. 'I would find out afterwards and they'd say: 'Oh we didn't think you'd want to come, it wouldn't be your thing'. 'But I knew that it was because they didn't want to be seen with me. I wasn't stupid.' 8 Sarah Jane, from Wiltshire, previously weighed 21st and was miserable Credit: Sarah Jane Clark 8 She is now super fit and happier than ever Credit: Sarah Jane Clark 8 Doctors had previously told her: 'You're eating yourself to death' Credit: Sarah Jane Clark Sarah Jane then worked with a consultant psychiatrist who said sugar was as addictive as cocaine. She was 'really pleased' to have an explanation as to why she couldn't stop eating, but it didn't help her quit junk food. Eventually in her mid-20s, when she was a size 28 and her periods had stopped due to her weight, she got the wake-up call she needed. 'Doctors told me: 'You are eating yourself to death. You won't make it to 40',' she says. Sarah Jane, then 25, began to make small changes, starting by simply walking for 30 minutes every day and drinking more water. She then banned takeaways and processed or unhealthy foods, and she lost 7st in 16 months. At 27, she gave birth to her daughter Chloe, now 27, and was then 18st - having lost 4st through walking and eating a healthier diet. A year later she had her son Jack, now 26, and was 15st 8lbs after giving birth. 'My body continues to amaze me' 'I hadn't really been on a diet, I just changed one thing a step at a time,' she says. 'But the healthier I became, the healthier I wanted to be. It just felt amazing.' Sarah Jane, previously an administrative assistant at a mental health hospital and now founder of Step By Step With Sarah Jane, went on to take up running and weight training at the gym. Despite being told she wouldn't see 40, she ran Cancer Research UK's 5km Race for Life for her 40th birthday, weighing 12st. She has now completed 50 half marathons and run the London Marathon twice, and stabilised at a trim 9st 10lb for the last five years. 'My body continues to amaze me. I love a healthy lifestyle,' she says. Sarah Jane's weight loss rules Walk for at least 20 to 30 minutes a day Increase your water intake Cut takeaways and processed foods - if a food has more than five ingredients, don't eat it Find a form of exercise you actually enjoy (e.g. running or weight training) Avoid weight loss jabs As well as losing weight, Sarah Jane found love. After splitting from her previous partner aged 28, she met and fell for Paul Flounders, 53, in 2021 and they married in 2024. 'I met Paul through our love of running and that's made a massive difference,' Sarah Jane says. 'When I told him about my weight loss journey, he said I was amazing. Because I didn't feel like that about myself I couldn't believe he would think that about me. 'He is an incredible man who has served in the forces, been all around the world and he thinks little old me is amazing, so we are a really good combination for each other.' 8 Sarah Jane started walking 30 minutes a day, drinking more water and banning processed foods Credit: SWNS 8 Sarah used to have chocolate and Coca-Cola for breakfast Credit: Sarah Jane Clark 8 She doesn't think weight loss jabs like Ozempic are the right way to slim down Credit: SWNS She hopes sharing her story will show others that anyone can turn their life around. 'Educate yourself about what you are eating and read the ingredients,' she says. 'If the food has more than five ingredients, don't eat it. 'Take food back to basics and move your body every day - a 20-minute walk daily will make you so much fitter.' And to women turning to weight loss jabs like Ozempic, she adds: 'People don't understand that food is highly emotional - a lot of women are eating their feelings so food addiction is massive. 'You can't just inject yourself and love yourself. 'I understand the desperation and would have ripped someone's arm off for a weight loss jab back in the day, but it is not the answer. 'You need to look at the psychological reasons for food addiction. 'I see people on jabs still eating crap food. I don't think it is the miracle people think it is.'
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Woman reveals how she lost over 75kg with her ‘Nozempic' diet: No jabs, just 5 simple lifestyle rules
A Diet Born from Desperation, Driven by Discipline You Might Also Like: 89 kg weight loss without crash diets or overtraining: Woman shares 5 lifestyle changes you can start today From Running from Shame to Running Marathons 'You Can't Inject Self-Love' You Might Also Like: Weight loss plan for busy professions: Reduce belly fat in 7 days with her 20-minute walking technique After enduring years of brutal bullying and heartbreaking taunts—being told she'd 'be pretty if she wasn't so fat'—Sarah Jane Clark, now 53, is the face of what she calls the 'Nozempic' revolution. While many are turning to weight loss injections, Sarah Jane took a different route, rooted not in medication but in five sustainable lifestyle shifts. And the transformation was anything but in over 130 kg, Sarah Jane had become dependent on sugar from a young age, her mornings starting with Cadbury buttons and Coca-Cola. She says emotional neglect and a sugar-rich upbringing created a deep-seated food addiction . Speaking to Sun Health, she recalls how her childhood was littered with micro-traumas about her appearance: boys telling her she had 'rugby player legs' or that she 'could be pretty if she weren't fat.' These comments stuck, burrowing into her trying the Cambridge Diet in her teens, her addiction to sweets prevailed. By 25, her body was failing—her periods had stopped, she was diagnosed with PCOS, suffered chronic fatigue, and was warned she wouldn't make it to 40. That was the turning point. 'Doctors told me I was eating myself to death,' she told. It wasn't a jab or a crash diet that turned her life around—but five simple rules, what she now refers to as her Nozempic Jane's initial changes were modest: 30-minute walks and more water. She stopped ordering takeaways and began eliminating processed foods. 'If a food had more than five ingredients, I didn't eat it,' she says. It wasn't a diet, she insists, but a change in mindset—one that got stronger with each small victory. 'The healthier I became, the healthier I wanted to be,' she time, the results were stunning. Within 16 months, she had lost 7 stone. After giving birth to her two children, Chloe and Jack, she maintained the momentum. From a size 28, she slimmed down to a size 10. But the changes weren't just physical—Sarah Jane also found the confidence to reclaim her identity and her began as daily walks evolved into a full-blown fitness journey. Today, Sarah Jane has completed 50 half-marathons and two London Marathons. Her fitness brand , Step by Step With Sarah Jane, now inspires others to transform without medical intervention. 'I was told I wouldn't live to see 40. For my 40th birthday, I ran a 5K Race for Life,' she says at a healthy 62kg, she's been at her goal weight for five years—and even found love along the way. She met her now-husband Paul Flounders through their mutual passion for running. 'He said I was amazing,' she says. 'I couldn't believe he thought that. I never saw myself that way.'While weight loss injections have gained a following, Sarah Jane urges caution. 'You can't just inject yourself and love yourself,' she says, warning that many people treat the jab as a fix-all without addressing the psychological roots of food addiction. 'I see people on jabs still eating crap food. It's not the miracle people think it is.'Her five simple rules? Walk 30 minutes daily, drink more water, eliminate ultra-processed foods, find joy in exercise, and skip the jabs. 'Educate yourself about what you're eating. Read the ingredients. And if food has more than five ingredients—don't eat it,' she advises.
Economic Times
21 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Woman reveals how she lost over 75kg with her ‘Nozempic' diet: No jabs, just 5 simple lifestyle rules
Sarah Jane Clark lost over 75kg without weight-loss jabs, crediting her 'Nozempic' lifestyle—walking daily, eating clean, and ditching processed foods. After years of bullying, food addiction, and serious health warnings, she turned her life around. (Screenshot: Instagram/stepbystepwithsarahjaneinsta) After enduring years of brutal bullying and heartbreaking taunts—being told she'd 'be pretty if she wasn't so fat'—Sarah Jane Clark, now 53, is the face of what she calls the 'Nozempic' revolution. While many are turning to weight loss injections, Sarah Jane took a different route, rooted not in medication but in five sustainable lifestyle shifts. And the transformation was anything but ordinary. Weighing in over 130 kg, Sarah Jane had become dependent on sugar from a young age, her mornings starting with Cadbury buttons and Coca-Cola. She says emotional neglect and a sugar-rich upbringing created a deep-seated food addiction. Speaking to Sun Health , she recalls how her childhood was littered with micro-traumas about her appearance: boys telling her she had 'rugby player legs' or that she 'could be pretty if she weren't fat.' These comments stuck, burrowing into her subconscious. Despite trying the Cambridge Diet in her teens, her addiction to sweets prevailed. By 25, her body was failing—her periods had stopped, she was diagnosed with PCOS, suffered chronic fatigue, and was warned she wouldn't make it to 40. That was the turning point. 'Doctors told me I was eating myself to death,' she told. It wasn't a jab or a crash diet that turned her life around—but five simple rules, what she now refers to as her Nozempic diet . Sarah Jane's initial changes were modest: 30-minute walks and more water. She stopped ordering takeaways and began eliminating processed foods. 'If a food had more than five ingredients, I didn't eat it,' she says. It wasn't a diet, she insists, but a change in mindset—one that got stronger with each small victory. 'The healthier I became, the healthier I wanted to be,' she recalls. Over time, the results were stunning. Within 16 months, she had lost 7 stone. After giving birth to her two children, Chloe and Jack, she maintained the momentum. From a size 28, she slimmed down to a size 10. But the changes weren't just physical—Sarah Jane also found the confidence to reclaim her identity and her life. What began as daily walks evolved into a full-blown fitness journey. Today, Sarah Jane has completed 50 half-marathons and two London Marathons. Her fitness brand, Step by Step With Sarah Jane , now inspires others to transform without medical intervention. 'I was told I wouldn't live to see 40. For my 40th birthday, I ran a 5K Race for Life,' she says proudly. Now at a healthy 62kg, she's been at her goal weight for five years—and even found love along the way. She met her now-husband Paul Flounders through their mutual passion for running. 'He said I was amazing,' she says. 'I couldn't believe he thought that. I never saw myself that way.' While weight loss injections have gained a following, Sarah Jane urges caution. 'You can't just inject yourself and love yourself,' she says, warning that many people treat the jab as a fix-all without addressing the psychological roots of food addiction. 'I see people on jabs still eating crap food. It's not the miracle people think it is.' Her five simple rules? Walk 30 minutes daily, drink more water, eliminate ultra-processed foods, find joy in exercise, and skip the jabs. 'Educate yourself about what you're eating. Read the ingredients. And if food has more than five ingredients—don't eat it,' she advises.
South Wales Argus
09-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
ow over Brynmawr florist painted bright pink by decorators
Robert's Florist Brynmawr is a family-run business that has served the Brynmawr community for three generations. Now the family behind the business have been left feeling 'stressed' by recent events. An almighty row broke out between the shop owners and a trader they hired to paint to shop bright pink. The shop is now only half-painted after the relationship between both sides broke down. On May 7 work began to paint the outside of the shop pink to help raise money for the charity National Breast Cancer Foundation. Robert's Florist Brynmawr has been the target of online jokes after a paint job (The florist) (Image: NQ) Sadly, things didn't go as planned and a disagreement between Robert's Florist and Llanhilleth based decorating business Royal Shine broke out. The work as a result is incomplete. Parts of the shop remain unpainted and other areas bright pink. Newport restaurant opens sister branch we couldn't resist a visit Pride celebrated in style as hundreds brave the rain In addition to being incomplete Robert's Florist is unhappy with the quality. Sarah Jane Evans Nicklon of Robert's Florist (Image: NQ) Speaking of the ordeal 41-year-old Sarah Jane Evans Nicklon of Robert's Florist said: 'So, the shop needed a revamp, and my favourite colour is pink. We were informed by Valspar that they had created a colour called 'Pink Ribbon Care.' 'This colour was made to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation with the money of the sale of the paint going to charity. We had 36 tubs.' Sadly, the charitable endeavour didn't go as planned. Sarah Jane explained: 'We were really excited for the project and then from day one we had concerns about how the job was being done. "There was no cleaning of the building, the walls weren't treated and the contractor said that they would start from the top and work their way down, but they did the opposite. 'The windows weren't sanded down and the masonry paint was directly applied. There was no clean up after every day as promised. 'Despite many efforts of us raising our concerns with the contractor many mistakes were made, and we felt we had no choice but to terminate the contract before anymore damage was done to our property.' Patchy paint at Robert's Florist Brynmawr (Image: NQ) Because of the early termination Robert's Florist refused payment. Shortly afterwards on May 29 Royal Shine posted online: 'We have been recently painting the Robert's Florist Brynmawr in Brynmawr and what a shocking experience from start to finish… 'THREATENING NOT TO PAY +KICKING US OF A JOB THAT WE CLEARLY ARE NOT FINISHED WITH. OWNERS HUSBAND TRIED ATTACKING ME. 'From the start we had a good interaction and really high hopes with the job. Started well and we was going along nicely. 'But from the start never had a word in…with he (the owners) wanted everything done his way or no way which we can do that but won't look right as we do it in sections. 'We listened to him and this is what happened. 'I definitely would not recommend anyone doing work for these people.' Tubs of paint left at Robert's Florist Brynmawr (Image: NQ) According to Sarah no verbal or physical threats were made. To make matters worse online jokers have been poking fun at the bright pink paint. AI generated images of the town centre decorated bright pink and photos of the pop singer Pink on the streets of Brynmawr are circulating. Paint on the floor outside Robert's Florist Brynmawr (Image: NQ) Sarah said: 'There's been certain memes going out online, but we've taken it in our stride because of the positive comments from people. 'There's been phone calls customer's coming in off the street saying it'll be lovely when it's done properly. 'We just want it to be a happy time and not a sad time it's been really stressful I didn't want it to affect my staff.' Royal Shine were contacted for comment but didn't reply. A new contractor has since been hired.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I've got extreme filler & face tattoos, trolls say I'm ‘Temu Katie Price' & looked better in 2019 but I totally disagree
A WOMAN has left people stunned after showing before and after images of herself. Sarah-Jane, from the UK, says she became obsessed with filler and tattoos after splitting from her ex-husband and loves her new look, but not everyone agrees. 3 3 3 Taking to TikTok, she shared her natural appearance back in 2019 compared to her now. "Overweight, no veneers, no face tatts," she captioned the post. Now, Sarah-Jane has tattoos covering her face and has loaded her lips with filler, finished with fluffy fake lashes. But many people took to the comments saying they preferred her old look. It led Sarah-Jane to hit back in a new video defending her glam aesthetic. She said: "Right, for everyone saying, 'Oh 2019 you looked perfect,' Why are we glorifying obesity? "My BMI was f**king through the roof. And also secondly, why are we glorifying someone who wasn't happy within themselves?" She went on to explain that her ex-husband was 'traditional' and didn't agree with 'fillers and stuff.' "(He) would never agree to face tattoos, he wasn't happy with the tattoos I had already," Sarah-Jane added. "It's only when I got divorced that I started becoming who I truly wanted to be. Katie Price reveals the results of more lip filler after getting HUGE 'Butterfly' lips "Glorifying obesity and glorifying someone that was really unhappy with themselves, you know, I just don't understand it." The clip went viral on her TikTok account @ essexxink with over 372k views. Despite her comments, people were quick to take to the comments saying she had taken her filler too far and even compared her to Katie Price, who has also been slammed for her filler obsession. What are the risks of lip fillers? THE RISKS of dermal fillers depend on whether the procedure was done correctly and the type of filler used. The NHS recommends you speak to your practitioner about the risks beforehand. Serious problems are rare but can include: Infection A lumpy appearance under the skin, which might need to be treated with surgery or medicine The filler moving away from the intended treatment area, which may need to be removed using surgery Scarring Blocked blood vessels in the face, which can cause tissue death and permanent blindness You should see your GP if you have any complications that need medical attention and speak to your practitioner if you're not happy with the results or experience lumpiness. Source: NHS Slimming World." "That looks so painful," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Did you have an allergic reaction?" As long as you're happy then don't you worry about other people's opinions,' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'You're all entitled to an opinion but damn you're all rude. She is happy with herself, and that's all that matters. She's to live with it so her choice! Do better people."
