Kelsey Smith, a 28 year old customer liaison officer from Edinburgh, had always battled with her weight. But after giving birth to her son, Kelsey felt like she’d lost control of her body and her confidence.
The demands of parenting and work left little time for herself – until she discovered Voy. 48kg (7.5st) down and happier than ever, Kelsey tells us why weight loss was different this time thanks to Mounjaro.
Kelsey's ‘Before and After’ weight loss results using Mounjaro
I spent years yo-yo dieting, until motherhood changed everything
I’ve tried it all – Slimming World, the Cambridge diet, you name it. Slimming World would work for a few weeks, but I’d lose a pound, then gain three. It was never consistent. The Cambridge diet was even worse. Living off shakes and soups, I was starving all the time! Watching everyone else eat real food while I sipped a shake was miserable.
Things got particularly bad when I had my son. I felt like I didn’t have time to eat healthily or exercise, and my weight ballooned. I hated the person I’d become and knew my son deserved better. My brother told me he’d started using Voy and had so many positive things to say about the app, the coaching and the incredible support he’d received. So I decided to give it a go, as I had nothing to lose at this stage.
Voy has given me everything I needed and more
Voy is very hands on with every individual and that really surprised me. I didn’t expect the level of support I'm getting.
Compared to other pharmacies, Voy is in a league of its own. From signing up to getting my prescription, everything felt seamless. The app is packed with helpful info, and even while waiting for my medication, I had plenty of resources to dive into.
I haven’t used coaching much yet (my focus has been on the lifestyle advice in the app) but once I get closer to my goal of losing 10 stone, I plan to take full advantage of it to help me stay accountable in the long run. So far, Voy has definitely exceeded my expectations.
My journey with Mounjaro month-by-month
Month 1
I had minimal side effects, just mild tiredness and headaches after my injection, which passed quickly. The first week was nerve-wracking, but by day two, I noticed I wasn’t thinking about food as much. I lost 11lbs in the first week and 6.8kg (15lbs) by the end of the second – more than I’d ever lost on other diets.
Month 3
I was down 19kg at this point, and the change was finally visible. My edema had improved, and I could wear normal shoes again. My energy levels soared, and people started noticing. A friend who had struggled with weight loss was amazed and ended up starting Mounjaro with Voy after seeing my results.
Month 7
I’ve lost 48kg (7st 6lbs) now! I went shopping at H&M for the first time since I was 13. I’m buying Zara clothes on Vinted, something I never imagined! I started at a size 24-26 and now fit into a 16, which is even getting a bit loose on me. My goal is to feel strong and healthy, not just hit a number. For the first time, I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
