Weight Loss Needs Support: You're Not Meant to Do This Alone
If you are on a weight loss journey, you already know: it is not easy.
It takes courage to even get started. And while new medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are transforming obesity care [1] , they are not magic drugs. They are powerful tools, but they need to be supported by the right environment, the right professionals, and the right care for your whole body.
Because no one should be struggling with weight loss alone.
This Is Not Just a Diet—It Is a Health Transformation
For many people, losing over 30, 20, 15, 10, or just 5 kg is not just about looking different. It is about feeling better, moving more freely, improving health, sleeping better, and regaining confidence.
But here is the hard truth:
Keeping that weight off is even harder than losing it.
A 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN confirms that weight regain is common after nutritional weight loss interventions, often beginning around 36 weeks after the end of the intervention. [2]
GLP-1 Medications Have Changed the Game
GLP-1 RAs (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) and newer anti-obesity medications (AOMs) have demonstrated unprecedented results:
• Up to 10–20% average weight loss in major clinical trials.
• Improved blood sugar control and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. [3]
However, recent real-world data from the US, including studies by Gleason et al. (2024) [4] and BHI [5], show that about 54% of people stop using GLP-1 therapy within a year, while the rate climbs to around 65% for those who do not have type 2 diabetes.
Why?
Side Effects Are Real and Disruptive
One of the common reasons for treatment discontinuation is side effects, which mainly affect the gastrointestinal system. Up to 50% of patients report nausea, making it the most common adverse effect. [6] Other popular symptoms include:
• Diarrhoea,
• Constipation,
• Bloating,
• Fatigue. [7]
These reactions are especially prevalent at the beginning of treatment. Although they often improve over time, many patients stop the therapy before they enjoy full benefits.
Real Success Needs Real Support
A prescription is not enough. A scale is not enough. A motivational quote is not enough.
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease, and success requires multi-layered support, just like with any long-term health condition.
That includes:
• Skilled and passionate healthcare professionals.
• Trusted obesity clinics and counselling,
• Realistic D&E plans:
o Tailored to your body and your life rather than someone else’s rules.
o Based on sustainable changes, not extreme restrictions.
• Supportive community, including family and friends
o Emotional encouragement. Shared shopping, cooking, and healthy habits.
Emerging studies suggest that the gut microbiome plays a role in weight regulation, metabolic control, and appetite signals. [8]
It is recommended to start a dietary supplementation 2–3 weeks before GLP-1 initiation, to strengthen your gut’s resilience ahead of the adjustment period.
It Is a Long-Term Journey—And You Deserve Backup
Whether you are trying to lose weight or working hard to maintain it, one thing is true: it is not about doing more, it is about getting better support.
Support that is backed by:
• Science.
• A medical team.
• A good plan.
• A caring community.
• And a strong gut.
Final Word
Nobody loses weight in a vacuum. Not one product, pill, or plan is enough on its own. It takes a team. It takes patience. It takes kindness. And yes, it takes hard work.
But you do not have to do it alone.
References:
- https://www.worldwide.com/blog/2024/07/glp-1-treatment-trends/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35623805/
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.122.029282
- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829779
- https://www.bcbs.com/media/pdf/BHI_Issue_Brief_GLP1_Trends.pdf
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5397288/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368124000299
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29899036/
