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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I lost over 15 stone WITHOUT Mounjaro but was left with ‘wings' – trolls say it's ‘disgusting' & makes them ‘scared'
Nasty haters rudely claimed Leah's loose skin was "10x worse than being overweight" NO WEIGH! I lost over 15 stone WITHOUT Mounjaro but was left with 'wings' – trolls say it's 'disgusting' & makes them 'scared' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has revealed that she lost more than 15 stone but was left with 'wings' of loose skin. Leah Hope, who is from the United States, confirmed that she didn't use Mounjaro or any other fat jabs to shift the weight and instead did it 'naturally.' Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A woman has revealed that after losing more than 15 stone, she was left with loose skin on her arms Credit: TikTok/@leahhopehealth 2 Leah Hope explained that trolls called her "disgusting", but now she's had surgery to remove the loose skin Credit: TikTok/@leahhopehealth But after slimming down by 15 stone 3 lbs, the brunette beauty decided to get surgery to remove the loose skin from her arms, which some described as 'disgusting' and even claimed it made them 'scared to lose weight.' Posting on social media, Leah, who lost weight by focusing on eating healthy foods and tracking her calories, candidly showed off her arms prior to going under the knife, as she said: 'I've lost over 200lbs which means I'm left with a lot of loose skin.' But alongside the clip, Leah, who also swore by walking every day and moving consistently to drastically change her appearance, explained: 'People don't like it when you're fat. You lose weight, and then they say your loose skin is disgusting.' The content creator then added: 'You get the skin removed, and now you're 'crazy' for accepting the scars that come with it.' She recognised that there's 'always a reason for someone to criticise' and claimed that she will 'never be good enough for the wrong people.' Since having cosmetic surgery to remove the loose skin from her arms, she confirmed that she is 'grateful' for her 'scars.' Leah hailed her wounds as a 'reminder' of where she's come from and as 'evidence' of what she's been through. Not only this, but the influencer also claimed that her surgery is not about 'erasing' her 'past', but instead, is about 'beginning again in a body that feels like home.' She then acknowledged that her 'scars will tell my story,' with her story being 'not one' she is 'trying to hide.' Leah's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @leahhopehealth, has quickly gone viral and racked up a whopping four million views. I lost half a stone eating cold chips Not only this, but it's also amassed 56,600 likes, 645 comments, 3,069 saves and 5,766 shares. But it's clearly left social media users totally divided - while some were happy for her and hailed her as 'inspiring,' not everyone was as kind. How to lose weight safely Losing weight should be a long-term commitment to healthier living, rather than any drastic measures. The NHS tips - which can be adopted slowly - include: Get active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions Aim to get your 5 A Day – 80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables count as 1 portion Aim to lose 1 to 2lbs, or 0.5 to 1kg, a week Read food labels – products with more green colour coding than amber and red are often a healthier option Swap sugary drinks for water – if you do not like the taste, add slices of lemon or lime for flavour Cut down on food that's high in sugar and fat – start by swapping sugary cereal for wholegrain alternatives Share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help motivate you when you have a bad day Read about: The five fat loss foundations The calorie formula for weight loss The perfect portion sizes for meals to lose weight Sun Health's 8-week weight loss kick start plan One user beamed: 'You looked absolutely beautiful before, and so happy and beautiful after.' A second wrote: 'I'm so happy for you 💓 you look so beautiful.' Looks 10x worse than being overweight TikTok user Whilst a third chimed in: 'Congratulations! The journey obviously wasn't easy. So amazing and inspiring.' However, at the same time, one person said: 'That's why I'm afraid of losing weight.' Another added: 'Looks 10x worse than being overweight.' A third commented: 'You had wings, you just needed to learn to fly.' To this, Leah responded and wrote back: 'I don't need the wings to fly.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
I lost over 15 stone WITHOUT Mounjaro but was left with ‘wings' – trolls say it's ‘disgusting' & makes them ‘scared'
A WOMAN has revealed that she lost more than 15 stone but was left with 'wings' of loose skin. Leah Hope, who is from the United States, confirmed that she didn't use Mounjaro or any other fat jabs to shift the weight and instead did it 'naturally.' 2 2 But after slimming down by 15 stone 3 lbs, the brunette beauty decided to get surgery to remove the loose skin from her arms, which some described as 'disgusting' and even claimed it made them 'scared to lose weight.' Posting on social media, Leah, who lost weight by focusing on eating healthy foods and tracking her calories, candidly showed off her arms prior to going under the knife, as she said: 'I've lost over 200lbs which means I'm left with a lot of loose skin.' But alongside the clip, Leah, who also swore by walking every day and moving consistently to drastically change her appearance, explained: 'People don't like it when you're fat. You lose weight, and then they say your loose skin is disgusting.' The content creator then added: 'You get the skin removed, and now you're 'crazy' for accepting the scars that come with it.' She recognised that there's 'always a reason for someone to criticise' and claimed that she will 'never be good enough for the wrong people.' Since having cosmetic surgery to remove the loose skin from her arms, she confirmed that she is 'grateful' for her 'scars.' Leah hailed her wounds as a 'reminder' of where she's come from and as 'evidence' of what she's been through. Not only this, but the influencer also claimed that her surgery is not about 'erasing' her 'past', but instead, is about 'beginning again in a body that feels like home.' She then acknowledged that her 'scars will tell my story,' with her story being 'not one' she is 'trying to hide.' Leah's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ leahhopehealth, has quickly gone viral and racked up a whopping four million views. I lost half a stone eating cold chips Not only this, but it's also amassed 56,600 likes, 645 comments, 3,069 saves and 5,766 shares. But it's clearly left social media users totally divided - while some were happy for her and hailed her as 'inspiring,' not everyone was as kind. How to lose weight safely Losing weight should be a long-term commitment to healthier living, rather than any drastic measures. The NHS tips - which can be adopted slowly - include: Get active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions Aim to get your 5 A Day – 80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables count as 1 portion Aim to lose 1 to 2lbs, or 0.5 to 1kg, a week Read food labels – products with more green colour coding than amber and red are often a healthier option Swap sugary drinks for water – if you do not like the taste, add slices of lemon or lime for flavour Cut down on food that's high in sugar and fat – start by swapping sugary cereal for wholegrain alternatives Share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help motivate you when you have a bad day Read about: The five fat loss foundations The calorie formula for weight loss The perfect portion sizes for meals to lose weight Sun Health's 8-week weight loss kick start plan One user beamed: 'You looked absolutely beautiful before, and so happy and beautiful after.' A second wrote: 'I'm so happy for you 💓 you look so beautiful.' Whilst a third chimed in: 'Congratulations! The journey obviously wasn't easy. So amazing and inspiring.' However, at the same time, one person said: 'That's why I'm afraid of losing weight.' Another added: 'Looks 10x worse than being overweight.' A third commented: 'You had wings, you just needed to learn to fly.' To this, Leah responded and wrote back: 'I don't need the wings to fly.'
