Somerset Mum Transforms Life, Shedding 17 Stone After Eye-Opening Health Wake-Up

Mia Rose, once weighing 26.5 stone and struggling with addiction, has made a remarkable transformation by losing an incredible 17 stone. The Weston-super-Mare mother of two endured 14 years of weekend binges on alcohol and cocaine, often consuming up to six grams of cocaine and drinking heavily from Thursday through Sunday.

Her lifestyle led to severe weight gain, swelling ankles, and mobility challenges so severe she had to rely on a mobility scooter by 2021. At her heaviest, Mia wore a size 32 dress, needed a seat in the shower, and sometimes had to crawl up the stairs. The turning point came when she realized, “I’m not supposed to be like this,” sparking a determination to change for the sake of her children and granddaughter.

Mia began by cutting out junk food, alcohol, and drugs, replacing her diet with chicken, vegetables, and controlled calories. Starting with gentle workouts using resistance bands and progressing to daily YouTube fitness sessions, she shed 11 stone over three and a half years through sheer willpower and lifestyle changes.

When her weight loss plateaued at 15 stone, Mia turned to Mounjaro, a medication that helped her lose an additional 7 stone, bringing her weight down to just 8 stone 9 pounds. She now wears a size 8 and focuses on Pilates and strength training, maintaining a balanced calorie intake.

Reflecting on her struggles, Mia shared how a difficult childhood marked by the loss of her mother and an alcoholic father led her to use drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms. This behavior contributed to unhealthy eating patterns, with binges on high-calorie, processed foods during hangovers creating a vicious cycle.

Today, Mia’s new lifestyle has restored her health and confidence. Though she still contends with social anxiety, she feels “normal” and no longer stands out due to her weight. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the capacity for change.