Wyegovy is not the only weight loss drug out there. There are quite a few GLP 1 inhibitor medications including saxenda, Ozempic, wyegovy and Mounjaro.
Simply put they all help weight loss by making you feel fuller quicker and for longer. They also manipulate our blood sugars so we don’t snack as much in between meals.
Quite a lot of people out there think this is a quick fix- buy the medications, inject and lose weight forever.
But without the right nutrition help from a dietitian, this will only achieve results when you are taking the injections, then as soon as you stop, the weight will pile back on again.
Unless you can afford the injections forever, you need dietitian support to change behaviours.
This will ensure that when you stop the injections you will keep the weight off long term.
Research has also shown that if people don’t eat enough protein or exercise when taking the medication, they will lose muscle and water NOT fat. With the help from a dietitian we will ensure that you lose fat and maintain your muscle mass. This will help you to keep the weight off long term.
The table below shows the journey of 2 patients both taking wyegovy in 3 months. One has dietitian support and the other does not.
Outcomes | Wyegovy Alone | Wyegovy & Dietitian Support |
Weight loss | 1 stone | 1 stone 3 pounds |
Fat percentage | Reduced by 2% | Reduced by 5% |
Total cms lost | 10cms | 24cms |
Muscle mass | Reduced | Slight increase due to exercise and protein intake |
As you can see from the table above, the person with dietitian advice has lost more weight, gained more muscle and reduced their percentage fat. So there internal body composition has altered.
Therefore giving them longer term success than the client who did not get dietitian support.
Another factor our dietitians help with is symptoms relief. The weight management injections can sometimes affect the gastroenterology system, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation. Although usually temporary we will help you get rid of these symptoms allowing you to continue taking the medication long term.
Our dietitians will work alongside the weight loss medications to enhance their effectiveness, manage side effects and promote overall health.
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