Woman Loses 84 Pounds with Mounjaro, Then discovers Unexpected Body Image Struggles
A woman who lost a significant amount of weight with the diabetes drug Mounjaro is speaking out about the surprising emotional fallout, revealing she now feels “disgusting” despite achieving her weight loss goals. Lucy Davies,of the UK,documented her journey on TikTok,sharing that she feels unhappier with her body now at a size 12 than she did at a size 22.
“I felt cozy six stone heavier than what I did yesterday,” davies saeid in a video posted to the platform.”And to be honest, it ruined the day for me.” She added bluntly, “I’ve never felt so disgusting in all my life.” Davies lost approximately six stone (84 pounds) while using Mounjaro, but the physical transformation hasn’t translated to self-acceptance.The case highlights a growing awareness of the emotional and psychological challenges that can accompany rapid weight loss,even when desired. While medications like Mounjaro and ozempic have gained popularity for their weight loss effects, experts and individuals alike are emphasizing the importance of addressing the mental health component of body transformation.
Davies realized she still has “such a long way to go” in her journey to self-acceptance, despite the substantial weight loss. She also hadn’t anticipated the progress of excess skin, a common consequence of significant weight reduction.
“as much as I hate the gym,I think it’s actually time to get in the gym,” Davies said,adding she “felt like crap all day yesterday and I don’t want to continue feeling like that.”
Davies’ experience resonates with many others who have undergone significant weight loss. Comments on her TikTok video reveal a common struggle with body dysmorphia. ”Mounjaro doesn’t do the mental work of body transformation,” one person wrote. Another commented, ”I’ve lost around 8/9 stone over 2/3 years and I still hate my body.No one talks about the body dysmorphia after weight loss.”
A TikTokker shared, “I still sit a cry on the floor. Body distortion doesn’t go whatever size you are.” Others pointed out the potential need for surgical intervention to address excess skin, and the difficulty of the mind “catching up” with a changing body. “I was a size 24 and now a size 8, and I’m struggling with confidence,” one commenter wrote.
