Mum sheds 17st, quitting years of booze and binges after 'light at the end of the tunnel' moment

Mum sheds 17st, quitting years of booze and binges after 'light at the end of the tunnel' moment Mia Rose tipped the scales at 26.5st after years of weekend drink and drug bingesCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor13:24, 17 Apr 2026Updated 13:24, 17 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesMia used to weigh 26.5st A mum-of-two weighing 26.5st, who spent 14 years bingeing on alcohol and drugs every weekend, shed an incredible 17st after a devastating wake-up call about her deteriorating health. Mia Rose, 49, would kick off her weekends as early as Thursday - sometimes consuming up to six grams of cocaine over the course of a single weekend while drinking through to the end of the week.‌The relentless hangovers caused Mia to pile on the pounds, leaving her turning to junk food as "comfort." At her heaviest, she wore a size 32, relied on a shower seat, and was reduced to crawling up the stairs.‌The turning point came in 2021 when Mia was forced to use a mobility scooter after becoming unable to "walk five minutes down the road," prompting her to make a dramatic lifestyle overhaul. She swapped junk food, booze and cocaine for chicken and vegetables, slashed her calorie intake and began following YouTube workout videos.‌View 5 ImagesMia admits she used to binge on 'whole bottles of vodka, gin, wine, cider'(Image: SWNS)Having shed 11st through sheer determination alone, Mia went on to lose a further 7st with the assistance of Mounjaro, while maintaining her exercise regime and healthy diet. She now fits into a size 8 and, having lost a remarkable 17st 6lbs in total, weighs just 8st 9lbs. Mia, currently not working, from Weston-super-Mare, said: "When I had to get the mobility scooter, that was it."I sat there and I thought 'I'm not supposed to be like this'. At that point, it was either I die or change and be there for my children and granddaughter. Everything came together and I saw some light at the end of the tun...