At CheqUp HQ we listened to Radio 4’s You & Yours with interest (17-Dec) where they dedicated an hour to the topic of weight loss drugs. The topic was ‘Are you on them and what’s your experience?’ You can listen to the full podcast here
Below we share our key take-outs from the interviews and phone-in:
Weight loss medications are genuinely transforming people’s lives
We heard the stories on You and Yours from Michael, Kate, Jonathan, the ‘secret jabber’ and others who called in to share their experience with Mounjaro and Wegovy. They all commented that weight loss medications have allowed them to lose weight in a way they’ve never achieved before, silencing the food noise and helping them to find healthy habits for the long term.
The topic of ‘food noise’ was raised by nearly every caller and this is something our Health & Wellness Coaches hear every day in calls with customers.
The GLP-1 hormone in weight loss medications sends a signal to your brain to tell you it’s full and switches off the obsession with food. Our customers talk about the fact they’re no longer thinking about their next meal, or their next snack and they’re able to focus on their day-to-day lives rather than food.
Nearly every caller said that Mounjaro and Wegovy had helped achieve significant weight loss
Weight loss injections have given them the ‘leg-up’ they needed and allowed them to reset their habits and really learn about nutrition, exercise, snacks and mindful eating. One caller said that they’re actually saving money as they’re not spending money on junk food, snacks and takeaways.
It’s vital to get the full wrap-around support, not just the medication
These are really powerful drugs that have the potential to change people’s lives. But, they must be used under the ongoing guidance and monitoring of expert professionals who can advise on the full health impact including diet, nutrition, exercise, side effects etc.
One of the doctors on the call reminded us that ‘simply eating less of a poor diet’ will still leave you malnourished. Anybody taking Mounjaro or Wegovy should be getting 1:1 support to help ensure they make the right choices in their meals and to eat a diet rich in the right nutrients.
At CheqUp we’re proud to offer free 1:1 support and guidance to every customer. Our team of Health & Wellness Coaches can help you navigate your journey with weight loss medication and provide counsel and advice. You can learn more about what to expect here
People are thinking about what happens when they come off the medication
This topic was widely discussed on You and Yours as callers shared their hopes and fears for what happens when they reach their target weight. The general consensus is that you need to build sustainable healthy habits while you’re on weight loss medication to best prepare you for when you end.
But, the doctors reminded us that the desire to overeat, stress-eat or crave high fat foods is a genetic condition that some people will carry their whole lives. In this instance, there may be a role for weight loss medications to help moderate calorie intake, in the same way people use medication to moderate their blood pressure.
Maximise your weight loss success with CheqUp’s full support
We see, first-hand, the impact that weight loss medications have on people’s everyday lives. Our customer success stories highlight the change that is possible when you pair world-leading medication with first-class Health & Wellness Support.
If you’re already a CheqUp customer you get 1:1 support from our team; simply login to your account to book.
If you’re not yet a CheqUp customer and are keen to make the switch from your existing supplier, you can find out how in the video below.
If you’re not currently taking weight loss medication and would like to see if you’re eligible, take our 100% online and confidential survey here.
