I feel transformed after losing 10 stone - I ignore people who say I took easy way out

I feel transformed after losing 10 stone - I ignore people who say I took easy way outBecka says people used to yell insults at her in the streetCommentsNewsRobert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub13:13, 06 Apr 2026Updated 13:13, 06 Apr 2026View 6 Images(Image: Jam Press/@beckalosesit)A teacher who endured abuse in the street has finally found confidence in her own skin after dropping more than 10 stone. Becka Gill used to avoid mirrors and pull out of plans because she felt so mortified by her appearance - but now feels 'transformed'.‌The 34 year old tipped the scales at 19st 3lbs and wore a size 24. Now a size eight after losing 10st 2lbs over three years, Becka says she can finally face her reflection with a smile.‌"Before my weight loss, I was in an extremely low place," Becka, from Congleton, Cheshire, told creatorzine.com. "I would sob in the shower because I didn't even want to touch my own body.‌View 6 Images(Image: Jam Press/@beckalosesit)"I cancelled any social life because I never felt comfortable in anything I wore or couldn't find anything to wear. I felt self conscious anywhere I went and I had a fear of eating in public because I wondered what people would think of a big girl eating food."It meant I wasn't able to date because I didn't like myself. And I've been called fat in public by men and shamed for the way I looked.‌"On a night out, a man told me I was fat and told his mate to come away from me. I didn't respond but it cut deep."View 6 Images(Image: Jam Press/@beckalosesit)Becka splashed out £3,000 on a gastric sleeve procedure in Turkey in July 2022, which helped her shed six stone. Following the operation, she regained a stone, leaving her feeling frustrated and concerned she would never achieve a place of comfort in her own body.‌Determined not to surrender, she began using Mounjaro in January 2025 while making sustainable lifestyle modifications...