Michael McIntyre has shared that he has begun using Mounjaro to lose weight after his wife Kitty encouraged him. At 15st 10lbs, doctors classified him as obese. Initially hesitant, the 49-year-old presenter of The Wheel revealed that he started noticing results in just three weeks.
During a comedy show in London, Michael discussed his weight loss journey, joking about being told he weighed 100kg and was deemed “obese” by a doctor. Despite struggles with weight fluctuations, he attributed his recent gain to indulging in his wife and sons’ leftovers.
Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, is gaining popularity for weight loss, alongside Ozempic and Wegovy. The drug mimics the GLP-1 hormone, aiding in lowering blood sugar and increasing feelings of fullness. While initially designed for diabetes treatment, it has shown efficacy for weight loss, with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Sharon Osbourne endorsing it.
Michael has made efforts to manage his weight over the years, including spending a reported £4,000 weekly at a weight loss clinic in Austria. Reflecting on a past experience at the Mayr clinic, where he lost weight but felt depressed, he mentioned developing a fear of apples during his stay.
The comedian disclosed his struggle at the clinic, where he and a friend underwent tests and dietary restrictions. Despite losing weight, he left early due to concerns about his friend’s health. Michael humorously shared his newfound apprehension towards apples post-clinic.
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