Constance Hall loses weight fast by fasting after 3pm and denies using diabetes drug Ozempic
Constance Hall has revealed the one change she made to her diet to lose weight fast and denied that she shed the kilos using the controversial drug Ozempic.
The mummy blogger said she has simply stopped eating after 3pm every day, even on special occasions, and only consume liquids.
She had gained 20kg and was ‘mentally and physically unhealthy’ so tried all her ‘old tricks’ like cutting out carbs and going on long walks but the kilos wouldn’t shift.
The mum-of-six admitted she was prescribed a different injectable medication last year but didn’t finish her course because of the nauseating side effects.
After trying her hand at getting back into shape through 3pm fasting, the weight started to drop off but fans became suspicious she was using Ozempic, a medication for diabetes many celebrities have been misusing to reduce their appetite.
Before and after: Mummy blogger Constance Hall has shared how she lost weight by fasting from 3pm each day and denies she used the controversial diabetes medication Ozempic
‘I’ve noticed it’s not just me.. people are accusing everyone of being on weight loss injections. Which made me wonder if people have the wrong idea about these injections,’ she said in a lengthy Facebook post.
‘They aren’t the miraculous appetite suppressants everyone thinks they are.’
Constance said her health was suffering and her ‘bad habits were out of control’ so she went to the doctor who agreed she was at a ‘dangerous weight’.
She was given a different anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and chronic obesity.
‘You inject yourself with a little EpiPen once a day instead of once a week and there was no shortage of it so I wasn’t endangering diabetics by using it,’ she said.
Constance was only able to use the drug for a few weeks as she claimed it triggered awful side effects.
The mum-of-six had gained 20kg and was ‘mentally and physically unhealthy’ so tried all her ‘old tricks’ like cutting out carbs and going on long walks but the kilos wouldn’t shift
She went back to the doctor who encouraged her to try to lose weight again herself by changing her eating habits and while initially sceptical she was inspired by some simple words of encouragement.
‘Instead of focusing on the two years that I’d been unhealthy and unhappy, the doctor told me I’d easily slip back into better habits because I had 37 years of healthy habits to rely back on and that gave me some hope,’ she said.
‘I wondered if I was over thinking it, maybe weight gain is complex but weight loss doesn’t have to be.’
Constance said her fasting was about setting boundaries: ‘The knowledge that I can eat whatever I want as long as it’s in a specific time frame is what has worked for me,’ she said
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic® may be one of the most talked-about medications in recent history. Celebrities are touting it. Doctors are hailing it as a research-backed breakthrough.
Its popularity has led to shortages, as people and their providers scramble to get their hands on a drug that has been shown to be incredibly effective for treating both diabetes and obesity. It’s a major medical advancement that could make a big difference.
Ozempic (also known by the generic name semaglutide) was approved for use as diabetes medication in 2017. The makers of Ozempic call weight loss a ‘side effect,’ but it’s been shown in numerous research studies to be an effective option for treating the disease of obesity.
Providers can (and do) prescribe Ozempic ‘off-label’ for people who are living with obesity. Using a medication off-label means it’s prescribed for a use other than its stated purpose.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Constance came up with a plan to stop eating from 3pm onwards each day after finding some studies that outlined the apparent health benefits of evening fasting.
‘I haven’t looked back. I still drink after 3pm, juice, water (alcohol if I want to but I’m not a huge drinker) or a full cream chia if I feel hungry,’ she said.
‘I’ve even had a thick shake when taking the kids out for dinner and felt left out.’
Even though a thick shake can be more calorie-dense than some meals, Constance said her 3pm-fasting rule was about setting herself boundaries.
‘If I start thinking I can eat after 3pm but only on special occasions, I will convince myself every day is a special occasion, but I’m not going to have a thick shake lying around most nights to indulge in,’ she explained.
‘I know myself and I know the way my mind works and this works for me. One simple and consistent change is what has worked for me. The knowledge that I can eat whatever I want as long as it’s in a specific time frame is what has worked for me.’
Constance does not restrict her eating before her 3pm cut-off, admitting to eating McDonald’s on some occasions but found she ‘naturally’ made better meal choices during the day.
She reminded fans her weight loss was about her ‘mental and physical health’.
‘I’m not talking about the beauty industry and the unrealistic expectations of women that society is constantly pushing,’ she said.
Constance does not restrict her eating before her 3pm cut-off admitting to eating McDonald’s on some days but found she ‘naturally’ made better meal choices
‘I’m talking about every day women who like me have found that being over worked or taking care of other people has gotten in the way of them taking care of themselves, whose physical and mental health need help.’
The mum added she was ‘frustrated’ by the accusations about using Ozempic – not because she felt ‘judged’ or even praised for losing weight without them but because of the misconceptions about the drug.
‘It’s frustrating because I worry that people think these miracle injections shed kilos for anyone who tries them,’ she said.
‘Sure they’ve done wonders for some and caused health complaints and made vital medications inaccessible for others.’
Constance wanted people who were thinking of trying weight loss injectables, they shouldn’t be ‘disheartened’ if they don’t work.
‘Don’t give up on you and your health, it’s the one thing that has to come before everything else,’ she said.
‘Being skinnier doesn’t make you happy. This I know. But getting healthier and feeling in control of your body is a definite start.’
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