Tea Lover Loses Six Stone with Mounjaro and Sweetener Swap

A 61-year-old woman from Lincolnshire has lost an impressive six stone after being prescribed the weight loss medication Mounjaro. Susan Garner, who describes herself as a “tea addict,” originally consumed up to 20 cups of tea daily, each laced with four teaspoons of sugar. Despite her previous struggles with weight management, she has successfully transformed her health while maintaining her tea-drinking habit.

At her heaviest, Susan weighed 14 stone 12 pounds and wore a size 20, which made her feel “ashamed” and reluctant to leave her home. Her journey towards better health took a significant turn in February 2025, when her general practitioner prescribed Mounjaro. She began her treatment at a dosage of 2.5 milligrams, gradually increasing to 7 milligrams. Remarkably, she now weighs 9 stone and has dropped five dress sizes to a size 10.

Susan, who does not work due to health issues, shared her experience, stating, “I was addicted to cups of tea and would go through an entire bag of sugar every three days. It got to a point where I hated what I saw in the mirror.” Her past attempts to lose weight included undergoing gastric bypass surgery in 2004, which initially helped her shed pounds but ultimately led to regaining much of the weight due to her love for sugary treats.

During a routine asthma check-up in early 2025, Susan discussed her weight with her GP. She mentioned the possibility of weight loss injections, and her doctor confirmed she qualified for Mounjaro. “I was just bursting inside,” she recalled. “I thought, ‘This is my new lease of life.’”

After starting her Mounjaro treatment, Susan noticed a significant change. By the end of her first week, she had lost 7 pounds. She supplemented the medication with lifestyle changes recommended by the National Health Service (NHS), including walking 10,000 steps daily and drinking two liters of water. While she did not reduce her tea consumption, she replaced sugar with sweeteners in her drinks, allowing her to keep her cherished habit.

“The weight was absolutely falling off, and I felt on top of the world,” Susan expressed. Her transformation did not go unnoticed; friends and family often did double-takes upon seeing her. “They’d say, ‘I didn’t realize it was you,’” she added, enjoying the positive reactions.

Now, eight months into her journey, Susan proudly wears stylish clothing, departing from the loose-fitting tops she previously favored. “I feel like I can wear tight, black jeans – and I’m not worried about it,” she said with newfound confidence.

Her diet has shifted considerably since her early days of consuming two rounds of white toast with jam and a packet of biscuits every morning. Today, her breakfast consists of a boiled egg and wholemeal toast, along with her beloved tea sweetened with four sweeteners.

Susan’s success story highlights the potential of combining medical intervention with personal commitment to lifestyle changes. “Mounjaro did really boost my confidence,” she noted, emphasizing the importance of feeling good about oneself in the journey toward health. With her newfound lease on life, Susan Garner continues to enjoy her tea while inspiring others to take charge of their health.