**Comedian Sheds Four Stone After Humorous Critique Sparks Weight Loss Journey**
A Stoke-on-Trent comedian and soon-to-be bride, Kimberly Maberly, has undergone a remarkable transformation after facing regular jokes about her weight at comedy club ‘roast battles’. Once weighing 17 stone and wearing a dress size 22, Kimberly, 42, decided to tackle the issue head-on, turning to GLP-1 weight loss injections after finding traditional dieting methods yielded only limited results.
Kimberly’s decision came not only from the drive to feel happier and healthier, but also after enduring relentless good-natured ribbing on stage. “Whenever people mentioned my weight during roast battles, it was difficult to focus on the fun. Instead of celebrating a good set, I’d be thinking about my six chins,” she recalls. The impact of constant public attention on her appearance spurred her to seek a long-term solution, especially with her wedding to fiancé Andrew Fisher set for July 2026.
After a consultation with her GP, Kimberly began the now-popular GLP-1 weight loss injections, a class of medication initially meant to help diabetes patients but increasingly being used to assist with weight loss due to its appetite suppressant qualities. She paid £220 for a month’s supply from a licensed pharmacy and soon began to see dramatic results. To date, she has managed to reduce her weight to 13 stone and fit into a size 16 dress.
However, this dramatic weight loss has not come without challenges. Kimberly reports significant hair loss as an unexpected side effect. “After everything my hair’s been through – chemotherapy for cervical cancer when I was 25, countless dye jobs, even during the lockdowns – it always bounced back. But now, it’s falling out in clumps,” she explains. The severity of her hair loss means she now rarely washes her hair and often hides it under wigs or in plaits, admitting she feels self-conscious even around Andrew.
The toll on her hair has been such that she often finds herself emotional. “I was on a video call with my sister, who’s a hairdresser, and I broke down while showing her the patchiness. I’m too afraid to even have someone check my whole scalp,” Kimberly confesses. Despite this, her optimism prevails: “Hair will grow back, but I’m much happier at the size I am now – even though it means a few tough months like this.”
Preparing for her wedding has remained a firm motivation. Kimberly never wanted to be a “fat bride”, and the thought of walking down the aisle gave her the boost she needed to persevere through difficulties. She’s found an unexpected silver lining to her ordeal. “Wearing wigs has become part of my daily routine. It’s actually turned into something fun – I can pick a new look every day,” she says cheerfully. Her partner Andrew is supportive, joking that he gets to see a new version of her with each colourful wig.
Now approaching her target weight, Kimberly is taking her final prescription of the weight loss medication. Her objective is to lose the last stone naturally, giving her hair a year to recover before the wedding. “Even if I want to wear extensions or a hairpiece when I get married, I’ll need some new growth. So I’m giving myself time to heal,” she shares. She has no regrets about her journey, stating, “People keep telling me I look healthier – I wouldn’t change a thing.”
Kimberly’s story provides a window into the often unspoken challenges faced by those undergoing rapid weight loss, particularly when using prescription medications. The balance between the pursuit of health and the side effects encountered is a choice facing a growing number of people. She encourages other women suffering from hair loss not to let it defeat their confidence. “Treat wigs as an accessory and a new opportunity for self-expression. At least you don’t have to worry about bad hair days,” she quips.
As Kimberly readies herself for a new chapter both personally and professionally, her experience offers insight into resilience in the face of public scrutiny and the surprising ways self-acceptance can blossom – with or without a little extra help from a brightly coloured wig.