\u201cAt Slimming World, we have complete confidence in our tried, trusted, evidence-based methods. They\u2019ve helped millions of people lose weight, and live a healthier, happier life. We also recognise that the new generation of drugs are an important innovation within the weight management industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cResearch has shown that the GLP-1 medications do aid weight loss, but they\u2019re not a magic bullet, and they certainly aren\u2019t for everyone. Some people won\u2019t be medically eligible to take them, they don\u2019t work for everyone, and there are many people who won\u2019t want to use a weight loss medication.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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Our own recent research* found that 69 per cent of adults surveyed would be unlikely to take weight loss drugs. Of those, 25 per cent say they don\u2019t want to change the way they eat, drink and socialise; 21 per cent worried they wouldn\u2019t be getting the nutrition they need for good health; and 20 per cent say they love their food too much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Slimming World, our healthy eating plan encourages members to eat tasty, real food that fits around their lifestyle, so they can enjoy meals together as a family or with friends. A separate survey of our own members found that 89 per cent love losing weight while getting all the nutrients they need, and 76 per cent feel proud that they\u2019re passing on healthy habits to their families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Read real-life success stories from Slimming World members<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Carolyn continues: \u201cThere\u2019s also growing acknowledgement that, even with weight loss medications, long-term changes around food, drink and activity are still essential for weight maintenance. A recent study** from the University of Oxford highlighted that when people stop taking weight loss drugs, if they don\u2019t maintain a healthy lifestyle, they typically regain some of the weight they lost within a year \u2013 with full weight regain expected in under two years. As the UK\u2019s leading weight management organisation, specialising in behaviour change, we\u2019re in a unique position to offer on-going support to people taking these medications, for lasting results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDeciding to lose weight \u2013 whether that\u2019s with medication, surgery, a slimming club or any other method \u2013 takes courage, determination and commitment, and we\u2019re passionate about helping anyone who\u2019s struggling with their weight and needs the support, expertise and motivation to make lasting changes to their lifestyle. If you\u2019re taking weight loss medication, please rest assured that you\u2019ll be warmly welcomed to your local Slimming World group \u2013 with absolutely no judgement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try a 7-day Slimming World menu for free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBecause we offer personalised <\/em>group support, we encourage members who are taking weight loss medications to share that with their Consultant, and ideally their fellow members, too. This means that we can ensure they\u2019re getting the additional guidance needed to ensure a healthy, nutritionally-balanced diet, that they\u2019re not losing\u00a0their lean muscle \u2013 a risk with rapid weight loss through taking GLP-1 drugs \u2013 and being supported each week, like every other member.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s very easy to believe that this new generation of drugs are the holy grail and that they\u2019ll see rates of obesity reducing. However, it\u2019s important to remember that they\u2019re a short-term medical intervention with many unpleasant potential side effects. To help people\u00a0on medication to maintain their weight loss long term, the support to make sustainable healthy changes to what they eat and drink and to become more active is essential. That\u2019s something we\u2019ve been doing at Slimming World for 55 years and will continue to do.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more: <\/strong> Watch our video: What to expect when you join a Slimming World group<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019d love to welcome you to a Slimming World group<\/a>, where you\u2019ll get all the help you need to achieve the real, long-lasting results you want. If you have questions about joining Slimming World while you\u2019re taking weight loss medications, please give your local Consultant a call.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Slimming World’s Joe Thompson shares his thoughts on weight loss injections<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJoin our supportive weight loss community<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n