Mother loses 5.5 stone in months after following sister's weight-loss journey

A 35-year-old mother of two has transformed her life after losing over 5.5 stone in less than a year. Carly Brannan's journey began when she followed her sister-in-law's success with weight-loss injections, leading her to shrink from a size 14-16 to a size 6. Now, she works alongside the woman who inspired her, helping others achieve similar results.

Carly's weight-loss story started in early 2023 after seeing her sister-in-law Debbie's dramatic change. Debbie had lost 7 stone in seven months using Wegovy, dropping from a size 16-18 to a size 8-10. Inspired, Carly began taking Ozempic and shed 4 stone in just four and a half months.

After a short break, she switched to Mounjaro and lost another 1.5 stone. Her total weight loss now stands at 5.5 stone. Beyond the numbers, the transformation eased her chronic back pain and improved hormonal imbalances.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro became widely available in Germany from 2022, originally for diabetes but soon used for weight loss. Media reports on celebrity use and rising demand fuelled public debate over shortages and off-label prescriptions. Carly's success even led her to enrol in a Prescribing degree at university.

Today, she works at Elite Clinic of Aesthetics with Debbie, guiding others through their own weight-loss journeys.

Carly's experience highlights the growing impact of weight-loss medications on personal health and career paths. Her shift from a size 14-16 to a size 6 reflects broader trends in medical weight management. The change has also opened new professional opportunities, allowing her to support others in similar struggles.