Whatever weight loss medication you are taking with the slimming clinic, in order for long term success you need to work with our dietitian. If you go it alone with just the medications, the chances are you will lose weight short term and then once you stop the medications you will regain all the weight.
Here at Welcome 2 Wellness we want you to have long term success, lose the weight in a healthy way and keep it off forever. The medications will give you the chance to pause and focus on making dietary changes. They will provide you with control over your hunger, so you can learn about dietary changes you need to make with our dietitian.
Research has shown that people that do not work with a dietitian, lose a lot of muscle mass instead of fat. This then leads to weight regain wants they stop taking the medications.
Lets take a look at the 2 most recent kids on the block
Mounjaro is a prescription brand-name medication developed by Eli Lilly that has shown significant potential for weight loss. It is a dual-acting GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. These hormones play crucial roles in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite.
In clinical trials evaluating Mounjaro’s use for weight management, it has demonstrated the highest amount of weight loss compared to other medications. At the highest dose, Mounjaro has led to a body weight loss of about 21% to 22.5%.
Wegovy is a brand-name prescription drug manufactured by Novo Nordisk. It is used for chronic weight management. It is for use specifically in those with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m 2 or more with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. or in those with a BMI of 30 kg/m 2.
Wegovy contains the active ingredient semaglutide given as a once-weekly injection. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used in Wegovy as a weight loss drug. GLP-1 receptor agonists are found in the intestines, pancreas and brain and are part of the body’s hormone system, which regulates appetite, making it an effective target for treating obesity. When semaglutide binds to GLP-1 receptors, insulin secretion increases, reducing food intake by decreasing cravings and slowing gastric emptying.
The importance of a healthy diet
While Wegovy and Mounjaro can aid in weight loss, it’s crucial to adopt a healthy diet to maximise their effectiveness. A well-balanced diet not only supports weight loss but also contributes to overall health and well-being. It will help ensure that you keep your muscle mass and lose the fat in order to improve your body composition.
Diet behaviour changes will also help you to keep the weight off long term. You can work with our dietitian to focus on changes including:
Macronutrient balance
Portion control
Physical activity to keep your muscles and lose fat
Reducing processed foods
Mindful eating
Menu plans
Alter you diet depending on medical conditions e.g. food intolerances, diabetes, allergies and many more.
Summary
Here at the Slimming Clinic we wish you long term weight loss success. Therefore we recommend medications to be taken alongside diet and lifestyle changes. This is the only way you will achieve your weight loss goals long term.
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