Coleen Nolan has taken many steps to improve her health over the last few years: in December 2023, she revealed that she had quit smoking, and, in recent months, has displayed a significant weight loss.
Having partnered with weight loss brand Voy, who promote various weight loss plans including two of the most popular jabs Mounjaro and Wegovy, she revealed that she had been working with one of their plans herself.
© Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hea"I’m turning 60 and was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes, I knew I needed a longer term solution," she explained, via the website, at the time. "I want to live longer, happier, with my grandkids. I know my weight would hold me back.”
This marked a significant U-turn, as in February 2024, when asked about weight loss jabs generally, she said: "I don't believe in any of that."
Coleen Nolan's journey with weight loss
In a promotional video for the brand, the 60-year-old revealed: "My weight has always been such a major part of my life and the pressure of it has always felt like it's been there. The dieting cycle was just exhausting. When I was younger, you know, weight loss to me was about looks and feeling good about yourself and the way you look."
She told The Sun: "I’ve been open about my struggles with weight over the years, and when a recent blood test showed I was pre-diabetic, it really motivated me to take action for my long-term health.
“I finally feel I’m taking control of my health in a way that’s right for me, and that allows me to enjoy life with my family," the Loose Women panellist continued.
How does Mounjaro work?
Though Coleen hasn't explicitly revealed that she has used the jab, Mounjaro is one of the prescribed medications with which her partner brand, Voy, works, and, naturally, its popularity has raised a lot of questions. So what's the science behind it?
© Getty ImagesPharmacist Jason Murphy, who specialises in weight management, spoke exclusively to HELLO! about the drug, explaining that it mimics two natural hormones in your body that help it to manage appetite and blood sugar levels.
"By doing so, it helps you feel fuller for longer, which makes it easier to manage portion sizes, and stick to a healthy diet," he explained. |By reducing cravings and promoting feelings of fullness, it helps you make more balanced food choices and gradually break away from unhealthy eating habits."
When combined with balanced eating and regular exercise, Mounjaro can help people lose weight more effectively and maintain their results over time," the weight management expert concluded. It is vital to communicate with your doctor about weight loss jabs before considering whether to begin taking one.
