‘It’s Eating My Muscles’: Jeremy Clarkson Shares Health Worry After Dramatic Weight Loss

Jeremy Clarkson has spoken openly about concerns with his health after using a weight loss drug that helped him shed a large amount of weight in a short time. The TV presenter said the medication is now affecting his muscles, and he does not want to follow the advice needed to fix that issue.

Clarkson shared his thoughts in a recent column for The Times. While the piece mainly focused on cars, he began by talking about the New Year and why most people fail to keep their resolutions. He said many aim for a healthier life but quickly give up because it takes too much effort.

He then turned to his own situation and discussed his use of the weight loss injection Mounjaro. Clarkson explained that research showed the drug was causing muscle loss and that strength training was needed to balance it out. He wrote: “The human being is a flawed design. We have the intellectual capacity to work out what is good for us, but most of us can’t be bothered to do anything about it.”

He later added: “Science and painstaking research recently determined that Mounjaro is eating my muscles and that to counteract this I absolutely must do weights in the gym.” Clarkson admitted he is unlikely to commit to that kind of exercise. He said: “So what am I going to do about that? Come off Mounjaro probably. I really can’t abide being out of breath.”

Mounjaro, also known as Tirzepatide, is a drug used to help people lose weight by reducing hunger and making them feel full for longer.

Clarkson has said the treatment helped him lose around three stone in six months. However, he believes his weight loss has now stopped. Speaking to The Sun’s Sun Club, he praised the drug’s impact and said: “The shoes I was wearing last year are falling off me as I’m walking around.” He added: “I’ve plateaued now. I’m still on it, but not losing any more weight – but nor am I putting any on, because it keeps my appetite level down. It really is an astonishing drug.”

Clarkson also told The Sun that he has avoided many common side effects linked to the drug. Still, he admitted there have been small changes. He said: “Constipation? No, I don’t have that. Diminished libido? I’m 65 – it’s hard to know what’s causing that.” He also said he feels “just a little bit duller and not quite as sharp,” and noted that his partner, Lisa Hogan, noticed he had become a bit grumpier.

Clarkson’s comments highlight the mixed results of weight loss drugs. While they can bring fast results, they may also come with risks that people do not expect. My view is that these drugs should always be used with care and clear medical advice, especially when muscle loss is involved. What do you think about weight loss injections and their side effects? Share your thoughts in the comments.