Man who lost 14 stone on Mounjaro had call from his local takeaway to ‘check he was still alive’

It's nice to know you'd be missed if you kicked the bucket - even if it is your favourite takeaway who are sending out the search party.

Jordan Bateman has told how the local Chinese he used to be regular customer at thought he'd popped his clogs after he stopped gorging on their grub.

There was in fact no need for any alarm, though, as the 31-year-old had simply started his weight loss journey and couldn't face the thought of chowing down on a feast from the takeaway.

With the help of the GLP-1 drug Mounjaro, Jordan - who is an entertainment manager for a leading holiday park in the UK - has managed to shed a whopping 14 stone (88.9kg).

The drag performer, who stands at 5ft 9in tall, explained that he weighed 28 stone (177.8kg) this time last year - and he decided to take action after becoming 'breathless' while taking to the stage as his alter ego, Ruby Slippers.

Jordan, from Swansea, explained that he had been a 'highly active' child and was always singing, dancing and acting while growing up.

But when he broke into the entertainment industry aged 18, the demands of life on the road soon began to take their toll and he picked up a lot of bad habits.

Jordan Bateman has shed half his body weight in less than a year thanks to Mounjaro and making some lifestyle changes (PA Real Life)

Explaining how leading a healthy lifestyle constantly got put on the back burner, Jordan said: "There’s no kitchen when you’re on the road, so my diet became all about what I could get at service stations - Greggs, McDonald’s, that sort of thing. After a show, you’d go to the pub, then grab a pizza or a takeaway back at your digs.

"Everyone did it, so I didn’t really notice how much weight I was gaining."

He also had a particular soft spot for his local Chinese, who he would religiously ring on the drive home from his shows each weekend.

Jordan recalled: "I’d ring my local Chinese and say, ‘Can I have my order?’ I wouldn’t even need to say what I wanted, it would already be there.

"I’d typically go for lemon chicken, seaweed, egg fried rice, chips, prawn crackers and duck spring rolls."

But last year, he realised that his eating habits were seriously starting to impact his health when he 'couldn't get through a song' while performing as Ruby Slippers on stage.

The 31-year-old realised his health was suffering after he became 'breathless' while performing on stage (PA Real Life)

"I couldn’t breathe, and I thought ‘this isn’t normal’,” Jordan said, explaining that he then decided to visit his GP, where he was left 'shocked' after discovering he was tipping the scales at 28 stone.

It was a jolt to the system which made him realise he needed to take a 'different' approach to losing weight, after previously getting no where with 'fad diets'.

Jordan initially considered a gastric sleeve, but did not want to feel restricted in terms of what he could eat - so after consulting with his doctor, he decided to give Mounjaro a go instead.

He obtained the weekly injection on a private prescription from digital healthcare provider, Numan, before the diabetes drug became available on the NHS for Brits who struggle to shed the pounds.

It works by making patients feel fuller for longer and, therefore, less hungry - and patients are advised to also eat a balanced, reduced-calorie diet and exercise regularly.

So, Jordan ditched his takeaway binges and started working with a personal trainer, which has left him feeling as though he has added another '20 years' to his life.

Although his Mounjaro prescription has cost him more than £3,000 since August last year, he believes its 'worthy every penny'.

He had to give up his favourite Chinese takeaway, but says his transformation was well worth it (PA Real Life)

Jordan explained he has saved a ton of cash by reducing his food intake, while he also no longer needs to order pricey bespoke costumes after dropping from a size 4XL to a medium.

He's ditched 'chocolate, crisps and lots of heavy carbs' with 'no colour' for fresh fruit and veg - while also saying goodbye to his beloved local Chinese.

They didn't let Jordan go without a fight, though, as the takeaway frantically got in touch with him after realising he hadn't submitted his usual order in a number of weeks.

"This is so embarrassing, my local Chinese actually phoned my house to see if I was still alive," Jordan said, while reflecting on the portions he used to order.

"I could never eat any of that to that extent and that amount any more - in fact, I haven’t had a Chinese for a whole year now!"

Despite his success with Mounjaro, Jordan urged people to remember that you have to 'mentally and physically' commit to the process and that the drugs are not a shortcut.

But what a result, eh lads?