Gogglebox star unrecognisable after life-changing 8 stone weight loss

The 26-year-old beamed into our living rooms from her own one between 2013 and 2018, sitting on the sofa alongside her parents, Jonathan and Nikki and brother Josh, 27.

Having joined the Channel 4 show aged 13, Amy has previously spoken about the bullying she faced over her weight while appearing on national TV.

In the years since leaving the coach critic show, Amy has lost weight from a combination of exercise and use of the weight loss medication Mounjaro, after considering undergoing a gastric bypass.

In the photo, she had straightened her hair from the curls most viewers will recognise her for and also showed off a nose stud piercing.

Based on recent research, 1.6 million Brits used weight loss injections last year.

Since losing weight, Amy has said she is preparing to shed more in the future, telling the Daily Mail: ‘Unfortunately and inevitably, when you’ve lost as much weight as eight stone, and there’s gonna be more, there’s a lot of skin that is just not gonna disappear with exercise.

‘It’s not possible, you know?

It’s stones and stones of fat and it’s now just skin.

‘My arms and my tummy are definitely gonna need surgery at some point, but my legs are actually okay.’
She also detailed her workout regime over the past years, in which she employed a personal trainer to help in the gym, saying: ‘I love going to the gym anyway, just mentally, it makes the biggest difference to my week, and hand-in-hand with Mounjaro.

‘I’m still eating less and moving more, but I’m doing it hand-in-hand with the weight loss medication and it’s working as the most perfect pair.’
At the start of 2022, Amy said she had ‘kick-started’ the year by losing 33cm from her waist in five weeks.

‘Everyone seems to be interested in my weight loss and ask questions about it,’ she said later that year.

‘Most of the time they mean well but there can be nasty comments as well.

Luckily I have some amazing supportive people around me, so I have been able to deal with it.

‘More recently, it has come full circle with people on my social media sharing in my weight loss journey and sharing their goals and progress too.

It’s an amazing feeling when they thank me for being their inspiration,’ she added when speaking to the Mail.

The pros and cons of weight loss jabs

Here’s what she had to say and more information here…

Pros

‘This can be transformative, especially for those with long-standing obesity where lifestyle interventions alone have failed,’ said Dr Wylie.

Reduction in obesity-related health issues
Dr Wylie explained: ‘Weight loss of this magnitude is associated with a meaningful drop in the risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

‘There’s also early evidence suggesting improved cardiovascular outcomes, even independent of weight loss.

And for patients with pre-diabetes, these medications may delay or prevent progression to full-blown diabetes.’
Improved quality of life and mental health
Dr Wylie said the ‘positive impact on self-esteem and mood’ caused by weight loss ‘can create a virtuous cycle, making it easier to stay engaged with other aspects of health promotion, such as physical activity and social participation.’
Support for patients who feel stuck
The medication can be life-changing for those who feel they’ve ‘tried everything’ without success.

‘As GPs, it’s empowering to have another tool to offer that feels both compassionate and effective.’

Cons

Dr Wylie also added that in rare cases, ‘there’s a risk of pancreatitis or gallbladder issues.’
There are other potential complications to look out for.

Ozempic-style weight loss drugs were recently linked to symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation, as well as an increased risk of vision loss.

At the end of last year, the government issued a warning after 10 people died and 68 were admitted to hospital as a result of using the injections.

Long-term use
‘Once stopped, weight regain is common unless there’s been a concurrent and sustainable lifestyle change,’ said Dr Wylie.

Costs
Only ‘very specific patient groups’ are entitled to weight loss jabs on the NHS, and ‘privately, these medications are expensive, often over £200 a month.’
If you go private, it’s important to seriously consider whether you can afford to keep your prescription going for long enough to see results.

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