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I lost 6st on Mounjaro but hate my body more – I feel disgusting & seeing myself naked is worse than when I was bigger
FOR many people, weight loss jabs like Mounjaro provide the chance to shift some weight and feel more confident.
However, for one woman, Lucy Davies, from Pontypridd, South Wales, the jab has left her hating her body more than ever, despite losing six stone.
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The 32-year-old insurance consultant said she now feels 'disgusting' after going from a size 22 to a size 12, due to having loose skin around her tummy.
Speaking to Fabulous, she shared how she started using Mounjaro in September 2024 after trying 'many diets' over the years.
The jab is similar to Ozempic, but packs an even bigger punch when it comes to appetite control.
Lucy said: 'Mentally I couldn't diet as I was an emotional eater and dependent on food to make myself feel better.
'It was definitely stress and life events that started the emotional eating and I would use food as a tool to make me feel better.'
She signed up to get the weight loss jab from Med Express, an online pharmacy, and quickly started seeing results - and felt 'motivated' and 'more confident' in clothes.
Since starting the jabs, she has gone from 16 stone 11lbs to 10 stone 6lbs, but despite this, a recent family day out at Legoland left her feeling terrible about her self-image.
She explained: 'I wore high waisted denim shorts, a vest top, and a shirt.
'It was so hot so I had to take the shirt off, so I just had the shorts and the vest top on.
'And I've never felt so disgusting in all my life.
'So I've got a gun, and if anyone who doesn't know what that is, in Wales, we call the baby belly pouch that hangs down, we call it a gun.
'And I got that still, even though I've lost six stone.
'It's a lot of excess skin around my stomach as well, because my stomach was massive.
'But what was I thinking wearing high waisted shorts? I don't know— never again.
'Because I've never felt so uncomfortable in all my life.
"I felt more comfortable six stone heavier than what I did yesterday.'
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She admitted that her critical thoughts 'ruined the day' and made her realise that she has a 'long way to go'.
Lucy explained: 'I've lost a lot of weight, but I'm not happy.
'I've got a lot of excess skin and I've done loads of walking throughout— still doing a lot of walking— but it's time to do weights now.
I hate my loose skin around my stomach and I'm feeling really down about that. I'm more self conscious now than when I was bigger
Lucy Davies
'I hate my loose skin around my stomach and I'm feeling really down about that. I'm more self conscious now than when I was bigger.
'I would consider surgery in the future but it's not on the cards at the moment.'
Although she enjoys that she can 'buy clothes more easily now', she said she is more self conscious now than when she was bigger.
In a bid to make her feel better about her body, she plans to get into the gym to tone up and will keep calorie counting.
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Lucy added: 'As much as I hate the gym, I think it's time to actually get in the gym because I really felt like crap all day yesterday, and I don't wanna continue feeling like that.
'So yeah, this Monjaro journey's been amazing, I don't regret anything, but it's come to a point now where I'm more unhappy with how I look naked than I was when I was bigger.
'Because nothing's toned, and around my stomach is a lot of excess skin.'
She also offered a word of advice for people thinking of taking Mounjaro, saying: 'I would definitely say to people it's not a quick fix, especially mentally.
'It's about changing your life.'
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.
