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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Dad who lost 7 stone on Mounjaro reveals how he deals with loose skin after rapid weight loss
There's an unavoidable side effect of rapidly losing a lot of weight—you're often left with a lot of loose, sagging skin—and a man who shed seven stone in a year has opened up about the realities of living with it. Many people in his situation undergo painful plastic surgery procedures, known as full body lifts, to tighten their redundant pouches and folds of flesh, trusting surgeons slice off excess bits of skin to give them a sleeker silhouette. But super slimmer Jon, who shares his experiences taking weight loss jab Mounjaro on social media, has decided to do the opposite. Jon, who boasts over 21,000 followers on his TikTok page @jonboys_losingit, revealed that he's happy with his new shape, even if it might seem unsightly to other people. In a video, he poses confidently in front of the mirror pinching the skin on his abdomen and hips. He added in the caption: 'Biggest question I get asked… I can deal this with this.' His followers loved his attitude, with one man commenting: 'I'd be happy with that. What was your skin routine through your weight loss journey?' Jon explained that he hadn't followed anything in particular, but was keen to start lifting weights. Another follower said: 'The loose skin is my struggle, not quite ready to embrace it yet but well done you'. Showing a different attitude altogether, another follower said: 'I see the loose skin as a battle scar, it's there to remind me everyday of what I've achieved.' Jon previously told his followers how he came to lose seven stone in just 12 months, sharing his five top tips for success. After starting on Mounjaro on June 25 2024, he has maintained a calorie deficit, using a Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) Calculator to find out his basic calorie needs. He explained: 'All you'll simply do is put your height, your weight, your age in. It'll work out what your specific calories need to be each day. 'I definitely recommend in your first few months of starting Mounjaro, that you start tracking calories. 'That's going to make sure that you're not going above your calorie deficit, but also, again, more importantly, that you are eating enough. 'It's good to make sure that you have actually enough, because you are going to feel crap if you don't eat enough calories.' Jon says he is often asked about loose skin, but he can 'deal with it' His second tip was also related to nutrition, urging his followers to make sure they are hitting their daily protein goals. 'That's going to prevent muscle loss, and it's also going to make you feel fuller for longer as well,' he said, adding that the TDEE calculator can also work out your macros so you can make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need. Tip number three was to make sure you stay hydrated, and number four was to avoid comparisons with people's extreme before and after photos, and to stay focused on maintaining a calorie deficit. His final tip was to not get caught up in the pros and cons of different jab sites—users can inject in any fleshy area in the thighs, stomach or backs of their arms—and just go with what is comfortable for you. Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, is a weekly jab that can help patients shed up to a fifth of their body weight in a year. It will reportedly be offered to around 220,000 people over the next three years under new NHS prescribing rules. GPs can now prescribe the drug to patients with a BMI over 40 – classed as severely obese – and at least four obesity-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- 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.'
