From Size 24 to Size 10: How Mounjaro Transformed One Woman's Life and Finances
A young woman from Leicestershire has revealed how investing in controversial weight loss medication Mounjaro has effectively paid for itself by eliminating her substantial monthly takeaway spending. Somers Arrowsmith, a 27-year-old GP receptionist, has undergone a remarkable transformation, shedding seven stone since beginning her treatment journey in October 2024.
The Financial Equation That Changed Everything
At the height of her weight struggles, Somers wore size 24 clothing and weighed 17-and-a-half stone while spending approximately £50 weekly on fast food from local takeaways and McDonald's. This unhealthy habit wasn't just draining her finances – it was causing significant health complications including back pain from two slipped discs.
"Stopping the takeaways has funded my medication," explained Somers. "I've saved money cutting down on my food portions, but if it were based solely on takeaways – Mounjaro has basically funded itself throughout my weight loss journey."
The mathematics proved compelling: her previous £200 monthly takeaway expenditure matched exactly what she paid for the higher doses of Mounjaro, creating what she describes as a self-funding health investment.
A Complete Lifestyle Overhaul
Somers purchased Mounjaro through weight loss medication provider Voy after being inspired by a friend's success. Despite initial skepticism about whether the treatment would work for someone who enjoyed takeaways and binge eating, she decided to redirect her food budget toward her health.
The results were dramatic and rapid. Within weeks, the weight began "falling off" as she experienced none of the documented side effects that sometimes accompany such medications. Her clothing sizes decreased noticeably, and colleagues and friends began commenting on the visible changes around her face and collar bones.
Perhaps most significantly, Somers found her palate completely transformed. "I no longer crave junk food," she reported, describing how her previous reliance on burgers, pizzas, and Indian takeaways for both convenience and cravings has been replaced by healthier eating habits.
Beyond Medication: Building Sustainable Habits
Somers' journey extended beyond pharmaceutical intervention. She invested in a walking pad to increase her physical activity and has steadily reduced her medication dosages as her weight loss progressed. After previously considering a gastric bypass despite the risks and potential complications, she found Mounjaro provided the breakthrough she needed.
"I've found the process completely life changing," she reflected. "Some mornings I wake up and feel no different. It's not until I catch myself in the mirror that I really can see how far I've come."
Now weighing 10 stone and wearing size 10 clothing, Somers is preparing to come off the medication entirely while maintaining her transformed lifestyle. The £200 monthly expenditure that previously funded either takeaways or medication will now be redirected toward other priorities, creating lasting financial and health benefits.
Her experience highlights how targeted medical interventions, when combined with lifestyle changes, can create virtuous cycles where health improvements and financial savings reinforce each other. As weight loss medications like Mounjaro continue to generate debate about their costs and accessibility, stories like Somers' demonstrate their potential transformative impact when integrated into comprehensive lifestyle changes.
