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Rebecca Banks after using a Mounjaro weight loss jab(Image: Rebecca Banks\/SWNS)<\/p>\nRebecca Banks had tipped the scales at 26st 6lbs and was a dress size 28Rebecca Banks after using a Mounjaro weight loss jab(Image: Rebecca Banks\/SWNS)<\/p>\n
A mother who had tried “every diet under the sun” managed to shed an impressive 11 stone using a Mounjaro weight loss jab, motivated by her desire to watch her newborn son grow up. Rebecca Banks, 25, had battled with her weight for years, tipping the scales at a hefty 26st 6lbs and wearing a size 28 at her heaviest.<\/p>\n
She had attempted “everything” to lose the weight – including other jabs, Weight Watchers and fasting – but nothing seemed to make a difference. Rebecca, who confesses she “couldn’t be bothered to cook” previously, would order takeaways daily and was so overweight she found it difficult to climb the stairs.<\/p>\n
Her weight was having a “massively” impact on her mental health, and after seeing a photo of herself taken by a friend, Rebecca decided enough was enough. Starting in April 2024, she initially lost 4st on her own by improving her diet – swapping takeaways and fast food for lean meats and vegetables and increasing her daily step count to 10,000.<\/p>\n
Four months later, Rebecca began weekly Mounjaro jabs, which cost her \u00a3199 a month privately and have totalled about \u00a31,500 so far. She injects them into her stomach and has since lost a further 7st in nine months.<\/p>\n
Despite occasional minor stomach aches, Rebecca said she experienced no other side effects. She now weighs exactly 15st, walks 10,000 steps a day, wears a slim size 16 and says her mental health has significantly improved.<\/p>\n
Stay-at-home mum Rebecca from Clitheroe, who has bravely battled her weight issues, said: “My son, Lorenzo, 13 months, is the main reason why I wanted to lose it. As soon as I had him, I wanted to be around for him and not get any obesity-related issues.”<\/p>\n
Revealing her past struggles, she added: “I tried lots of other things before and they all didn’t work. Basic activities like walking were a struggle.”<\/p>\n
Reflecting on how her weight affected her mental health, Rebecca shared: “It affected me mentally massively – I was unhappy with my body image. Some people may see it as cheating but I say it’s a tool to help me on the journey – it’s helped me change my relationship with food.”<\/p>\n
Expressing the positive change, she explained: “My mental relationship with food has changed because of it. Now my mental health has improved a lot, and I’m sleeping much better.”<\/p>\n
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Rebecca Banks before her weight loss(Image: Rebecca Banks\/SWNS)<\/p>\n
Discussing her life before, Rebecca said she felt too drained to cook wholesome meals, an issue she credits the injection for helping her tackle.<\/p>\n
Rebecca also disclosed her previous unhealthy eating habits: “I was just eating fast food all the time, and I couldn’t be bothered to cook Ordering takeaways was my worst thing – I’d get KFC, McDonalds, pizza takeaways and spend around \u00a3500 a month on them.”<\/p>\n
Reminiscing about the physical challenges she faced, she said: “Going up the stairs was difficult, as well as fitting in the car. I didn’t have body dysmorphia as such, but one day, I thought I really needed to do something after someone took a photo of me – I was disgusted with how overweight I’d become. But the jab has massively changed my relationship with food.”<\/p>\n
After initially shedding 4st through a combination of cutting calories and daily walks, this mum found further success with the aid of Mounjaro, losing an extra 7st and opting to walk over driving whenever possible.<\/p>\n
She explained her dietary overhaul: “I started eating more meat and vegetables rather than takeaways, fast food, and processed foods. I massively reduced my carbs and sugar intake because I’ve got PCOS as well and carbs and sugar can affect you more.”<\/p>\n
On supplementing her weight loss journey with Mounjaro, she explained: “After that, I felt I was struggling to shift more. Mounjaro has really benefitted me – it’s shrunk my appetite and reduced something called food noise – which reduces thoughts about food.”<\/p>\n
Her changed relationship with food was significant: “I’m not thinking about what I’m going to eat next. I had no side effects, and straight away, I was mentally ready, and I was on it – it does take some time to get used to eating the smaller portions.”<\/p>\n
Looking to the future, she shared: “I’m hoping not to take it forever. I don’t want to be. I’m hoping when I get to my goal weight of 13st then I’ll slowly wean myself off and stick to a healthy lifestyle.”<\/p>\n
Despite the positive changes, she confessed she’s still coming to terms with her transformation: “I still look in the mirror now and still see myself as huge.<\/p>\n
“It’s only when I see photos that I can actually see a difference. I’m able to do simple tasks without getting out of breath and I have more energy to take my son out. I can actually go into shops and try things on too.”<\/p>\n
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Rebecca Banks before and after her weight loss(Image: Rebecca Banks\/SWNS)<\/p>\n