Renowned chef Rosemary Shrager has candidly shared her thoughts on dieting, declaring that “diets always fail” as she discussed her impressive four-stone weight loss journey. She revealed her reliance on Ozempic and her decision to abandon calorie counting as part of her strategy.

At 75, the British chef has been vocal about her ongoing struggles with weight, having once tipped the scales at 20 stone. In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, she unveiled the secret behind her slimmer appearance.

When questioned about her use of Ozempic, Rosemary confirmed, “Yes, I absolutely did, because I needed some help.”

She elaborated, “I personally needed some help at the time, and I got some help.”

Rosemary explained that her doctor recognized her need for support, providing assistance for a limited period.

‘The doctor gave me some help because they knew I did need some help – but only for a short time.’

Rosemary Shrager has said that ‘diets always fail’ as the TV chef opened up about using Ozempic and ditching calorie counting to achieve her 4st weight loss (pictured November 2025)

The British chef, 75, has long been open about her weight loss struggles, having weighed 20 stone at her heaviest (pictured 2021)

She continued: ‘There’s nothing wrong in getting help, OK? But also, you can’t have help forever. 

‘When you decide – whoever’s on these injections or however you do it – you have to understand you have to live healthily.’

Since Ozempic’s weight loss properties first made headlines in 2021, the drug has received a lot of stigma and negative comments.

But for Rosemary, she credited the drug as a temporary fixture, admitting she only used it for six months.

She said: ‘Anybody who says they don’t work is wrong, because they do help. 

‘But you can’t stay on them forever.’ 

After using the weight loss drug, the chef decided to ditch calorie counting altogether. 

She said: ‘I’ve been big all my life, so I’ve been on every diet. They always fail. 

In an interview with the Daily Mail, she said: ‘There’s nothing wrong in getting help, OK? But also, you can’t have help forever’

‘That’s why I don’t like diets. When you think of diet, diet is failing to me. You fail.’

Instead, she’s teamed up with digital health provider Numan to tackle food temptation head-on with a digital cookbook.

Rosemary believes food cravings can be managed with the right recipes.

‘It’s not about calorie counting or anything like that – it’s just being healthy.

‘It’s not a diet. It’s about changing your mindset and getting into the habit of being healthy – and that’s something that can’t really fail.’

She continued: ‘For me, I’m at a stage now where I’m living healthily. 

‘I’m sustaining my weight and I’m doing this purely to feel good about myself, not for weight loss.

‘I’m not doing this for weight loss anymore – I’m doing this purely to feel good and healthy.’

She has now teamed up with digital health provider Numan to tackle food temptation head-on with a digital cookbook

Developed alongside Numan’s experts in behavioural science, the cookbook focuses on bold flavours, comfort and satisfaction.

The book, which launched on January 21, focuses its recipes on nutrient-dense food to help people feel fuller for longer.

New recipes drop weekly after launch, with Fakeaway Friday Salmon, Go-To Beans on Toast, and Sweet Beet Brownies already on the site.

‘Cravings aren’t a failure of willpower,’ said Zoe Griffiths, VP of Behavioural Medicine and Registered Dietitian at Numan.

‘They’re your brain responding exactly as it’s designed to. 

When we’re tired or stressed, our brains seek an energy boost or a quick reward – and food is the easiest option. 

‘Rather than asking people to cut things out, the recipes are designed to work with your brain, delivering nourishment and pleasure.’

‘Cravings don’t disappear,’ Zoe added. ‘But they don’t have to be in control either.’

Recipes are available to view on Numan’s website now.