Emma, a 43-year-old mum of two from Greasby, was a self-identified couch potato. After a hysterectomy six years ago that pushed her into an early menopause, Emma had little to no energy to exercise or look after her diet after long days of looking after her children.

Though she used to be a keen runner, she was now weighing in at 15 stone 5lbs, and was struggling with her confidence. 

After going on holiday with her parents and family, Emma saw a photograph of herself that “traumatised” her. She felt bigger than ever before, and now was the time she knew it was time to change. 

She tried everything…

Over the years Emma had tried everything to shed the weight, from mainstream meal plans and slimming groups to calorie counting, nothing seemed to work for her.

Out of desperation, Emma contacted a page on Instagram that promised to provide slimming pens including semaglutide to help users lose weight. Semaglutide, also known as brand names Ozempic or WeGovy, is a newer weight loss injection that has swept the country for its game changing results.

After swapping messages back and forth, Emma began to feel uneasy. 

“She was promising the world, saying I’d lose so much weight in such little time…

“But she was very blase about it, saying I would be able get the pen even when other clinics couldn’t get hold of them. When I asked if she tracked my weight she said no, I would have to go away on my own and do it for a month. I felt like something was wrong, I had to go with my gut.”

Luckily, Emma followed her gut instinct and decided against the skinny jabs available over social media. Instead, in August 2023, after doing some research Emma decided to get in touch with Bodyline.

Finding what worked for her…

In a timeline that worked around her lifestyle and commitments, Emma lost 2.5stone and two dress sizes on a supported Bodyline weight health programme with the medication and a change in her diet alone. 

Though she initially rang up about skinny pens, following a personalised consultation with our Bodyline nurses it was decided that Emma would be prescribed Phentermine as part of a fully supported medical weight loss treatment programme, where regular weigh ins and guidance came with the medication.

She is now 13 stone, healthier and happier than ever. Speaking on her experience with the programme, Emma said:

“It’s just brilliant. My snacking has virtually disappeared, and I don’t have the same cravings for chocolate or biscuits I used to… But I don’t feel robbed of anything, I feel satisfied, I know I’m on a plan. I still eat what I want, but I’m not craving the unhealthy stuff anymore. I crave healthy replacements. It’s given me a love of cooking, finding new recipes online to try.

“When doing other weight loss plans, I always wanted the things I couldn’t have, but with Bodyline, I don’t even want them. It’s not like slimming clubs where you restrict and restrict and then crack and binge, it’s a total change of mindset, I don’t even want those things anymore, so they don’t have the power over me.”

And it’s not just her cravings that are gone, Emma’s insecurities seem to be disappearing too, boosting her social life to no end!

“I’ve dropped two dress sizes and I’ve been buying loads of clothes, but I’m expecting to lose more. I’m not insecure about my double chin anymore, as my face has gotten so much slimmer!

“I’m also going on loads of nights out with friends, that I wouldn’t have gone on before. I would have made excuses, or I just wouldn’t have had the energy, but now I’m buzzing for them, getting new outfits and getting ready for nights out in Liverpool or Dublin. I just feel so much more confident.”

Why Bodyline Works and Bodyline Cares

When asked about her experience with Bodyline, Emma admitted she hadn’t known enough about the medical weight loss programmes on offer before coming to them.

“What I’ve realised is people don’t realise its nurse led, because there’s always someone on the other side of the phone to answer any of your questions. From the moment you get there you have proper advice, as they take your weight and your blood pressure. It’s personalised, it’s not one script fixes all.”

“You’re getting fabulous weight loss, you’ve got great support from all the nurses in the team, and you don’t feel hungry. The amount of energy that you have is amazing… I just think it’s a fabulous programme and the best kept secret that I feel like everybody needs to know about it.”

We can’t wait to see where Emma’s continued progress brings her! Find out if you’re eligible for one of Bodyline’s medical weight loss programmes. Call us on 0800 995 6036 or fill in an online contact form for a call back.