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Lauren's Story
Some people battle with weight loss their whole life and this can take its toll in so many ways. Here is Lauren’s story…
The past…
I had been obese for my entire adult life and most of my childhood. Since I was 11, for every birthday I celebrated, I went up another stone. At 12 I weighed 12 stone, at 13 I weighed 13 stone and so on until I was 21.
Over the course of these years, I underwent the entire spectrum of weight loss attempts: Keto, Slimming World, vegetarianism, shake diet, swimming, Weight Watchers, calorie counting and all the rest.
Every single attempt ended in the same result – short periods of motivated weight loss followed by an even larger weight gain. Years of anxiety and depression were both the cause and result of this weight gain and I developed a real obsession with food.
When I was 21, my partner and I moved from Ireland to Liverpool and I would dread flying home to see my family.
I am unsure what made me more nervous; trying to fit into the plane seat or my family seeing I’d gained even more weight since I’d last been home.
I limited myself in so many ways because of my size. I had panic attacks before every night out, I refused to go on holidays, I avoided special events and meeting old friends, I stopped wearing clothes I felt stylish and pretty in, I stopped dancing, I stopped swimming. I couldn’t visit anywhere with a hill because my legs wouldn’t carry me up. In all honesty, I stopped living my life.
The present…
Last year, I got my teaching qualification and my first job as an English teacher. I decided things had to change. I wanted to be the kind of person who said yes to opportunities.
I got into contact with Spire Liverpool and within a few weeks, had my first prescription for Ozempic with the Liverpool Weight Loss Clinic.
Now, one year later, I have lost almost 5 stone and have never felt better in my own skin. It has given me the opportunity to rebuild my relationship with food. For the first time in my life, I feel in control of my eating habits rather than feeling completely ruled by food. I eat three square meals and snack mainly on fruit.
One of the best things about being on Ozempic is the change in my taste – I now crave natural sugars more than anything else.
The benefits have been vast. When I go shopping, I don’t have to buy from the unfairly frumpy ‘plus’ range. I go for walks and my legs don’t ache. I wore a dress with no sleeves or leggings for the first time in my life. I flew home last week and didn’t worry about awkwardly asking for a seatbelt extender. My mental health has improved hugely and I’m not afraid to say ‘yes’ to new experiences.
The future…
My main goal was never to look a certain way or be a certain size, I just wanted to feel like I had control over my own body, that I could embrace life and enjoy being in my twenties.
If it weren’t for Ozempic and the fantastic team of specialists who have supported me throughout this experience, I wouldn’t have gained my life back.
I’m now planning on continuing my weight loss on Ozempic alongside taking up running – something I never thought my body would achieve!
K.P's Story
K.P. (she wishes to remain anonymous) is a 52 year old female from Liverpool who had tried most of the well-know diet programmes in the past. Here is her story…
Why did you join the Liverpool Weight Loss Programme?
I needed to lose weight for health reasons and to improve my appearance.
How did you hear about the Liverpool Weight Loss Clinic?
My husband works at Spire Liverpool Hospital and informed me of the Weight Loss Clinic.
Have you tried other weight loss methods in the past and did they work?
Yes! I have tried all of the major well-known slimming clubs and diets. I always started well and often lost between 6-9lb, but then it would all go back on – and more.
How did you find the programme and has it worked for you?
It has worked very well! It has made me eat carefully. So far, I have lost two and a half stone, I eat regularly and drink plenty of fluids.
How has it impacted your life?
My blood pressure is good and I am more physically active, which makes life more fun.
Also, my clothes look and feel better which is great.
What would you say to anyone considering starting the programme?
Go for it!
I am delighted with the results and I have a better relationship with food.
I like food (who doesn’t?) and this weight loss programme enables me to eat more mindfully.
If you would like to find out more about how the Liverpool Weight Loss Clinic can help you, get in touch for a free consultation.