A tea enthusiast who previously consumed 140 sugary cups weekly has successfully lost six stone using Mounjaro, while still enjoying her favorite drink. Susan Garner, aged 61, indulged in up to 20 cups of tea daily, each with four sugars, and sometimes finishing a 1kg sugar bag in just three days.
Her excessive sugar intake led to her weight reaching 14st 12lbs and fitting into a size 20, causing her embarrassment and a lack of confidence. In February 2025, Susan was prescribed Mounjaro by her GP, starting with a 2.5mg dose and gradually increasing to 7mg.
By replacing sugar with sweetener in her tea, Susan managed to drop five dress sizes, now comfortably wearing a size 10 and weighing 9st. Despite her health limitations preventing her from working, Susan from Sleaford, Lincolnshire, expressed, “I was addicted to tea and sugar, but it’s the one thing I couldn’t give up.”
“I reached a point where I despised my reflection and desperately wanted the willpower to lose weight. I felt very low, always fearing judgment for being overweight. Now, I feel rejuvenated, though my love for tea remains strong,” Susan shared.
Initially, Susan underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2004, shedding significant weight from 19st 8lbs and a size 22 to 8st 8lbs and a size eight. However, her affinity for sweet tea and snacks caused her to regain most of the lost weight over time.
Struggling with her size, Susan raised the issue with her GP during an asthma consultation in February 2025. She recalled, “I used to find excuses to avoid going out due to my appearance. When I heard about weight loss injections, I mentioned them to my GP, hoping for a solution.”
“After assessing my eligibility, she informed me that I qualified for the treatment. I was elated, feeling like this was a fresh start. I didn’t have any expectations, just excitement to see the results,” Susan said.
Starting with a 2.5mg dose, Susan didn’t notice changes in her appetite initially. However, after a week, she had lost 7lbs. Alongside Mounjaro, she adopted NHS-recommended lifestyle adjustments, such as daily walks, adequate hydration, and balanced nutrition, while still enjoying her tea with sweeteners instead of sugar.
“The weight was melting away, and I felt incredible,” Susan exclaimed. “People would do double-takes when they saw me, surprised by the transformation. It was a great feeling.”
Within eight months, Susan achieved her desired size 10, discarding her old oversized clothing for more fitted outfits. She now feels youthful and confident, crediting sweeteners as a suitable compromise to enjoy her beloved tea without added sugar.
“I used to dress older than my age, but now I can confidently wear tight black jeans without any concerns. Mounjaro truly boosted my self-esteem,” Susan shared.
Before:
Breakfast: Two white toast slices with jam, and two sugary tea cups.
Snack: A packet of biscuits, cake slice, and 18 sugary teas.
Dinner: Bacon, fried egg, and chips.
After-dinner: Crisps and a chocolate bar.
Now:
Breakfast: Boiled egg, wholemeal toast slice, two teas with sweeteners and skimmed milk.
Snack: 18 teas with sweeteners and skimmed milk.
Dinner: Jacket potato with cheese, beans, and salad.
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