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Tory peer Lord Ed Vaizey sheds light on weight loss jab results

Lord Vaizey - who has been using weight loss jabs for several months
Lord Vaizey - who has been using weight loss jabs for several months ((Chris McAndrew / UK Parliament))
  • Tory peer Lord Ed Vaizey has expressed disappointment with the results of weight-loss injections, stating they are "certainly not a miracle drug."
  • He initially used Wegovy, which he found effective, but later switched to Mounjaro after his weight crept up again, finding it less successful.
  • Lord Vaizey admitted that his approach of relying solely on the injections without significant dietary changes or reduced alcohol intake likely hindered his progress.
  • Despite losing around a stone, he remains about a stone overweight from his personal target, noting the jabs reduce appetite but haven't rewired his desire for desserts or wine.
  • His experience contrasts with stories of others shedding significant weight, though friends have commented on his healthier appearance.
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