New Weight Loss Injections | Benefits, Negatives And Support

Weight loss injections are growing more popular, from the media to recently being eligible on the NHS. But, do we really know what benefits and negatives these injections can have on our health and weight loss; are there alternatives which may be a better option for you?

NHS Weight Loss Injections

As of September 2023 Wegovy (also known within the media as ‘Ozempic’) has been available to those who meet the criteria through the NHS. Sparking lots of interest, questions and thoughts amongst many people, what do these weight loss injections do?

The Wegovy injection has to be taken weekly, essentially affecting weight loss by making you feel more full and suppressing hunger. Supporting reduced cravings for high fat foods and preventing binging.

To be approved for this injection on the NHS you must either have a weight related health condition, classed as obese through your BMI or tried to lose weight through conventional treatment which did not work.

Studies show provided professional support, a calorie deficit and exercise plan are in place, people lose on average 15% of their body weight across a 15 month period. Alongside lowering blood pressure and supporting many weight related health issues.

The NHS has released that in the next three years around 220,000 people are expected to be treated with this injection.

How Can We Help Your Journey On The Weight Loss Injection?

We understand for some people the weight loss injection is a last resort, and if you and your health professional decided it is the best way forward for you, we are here to offer targeted support to make your journey as sustainable as possible.

To make your progress sustainable and healthy, we run a weight loss injections support programme at FitFarms. This provides a tailored and safe approach to making your weight loss sustainable and healthy during and past your time on the injection.

The retreat focuses on kickstarting a new lifestyle, with workshops, exercise classes and a community of support. While also offering blood, fitness and health tests to make sure you continue on the right track.

If you're still considering the injection, knowing the side effects, risks, negatives and alternatives beforehand is important to make sure you are making the right decision for you.

Will I Experience Any Risks Or Side Effects?

In most cases, yes. As with every drug there are side effects that come alongside Wegovy. Commonly, people experience nausea and diarrhoea. There have also been few cases where problems such as kidney issues, inflammation of the pancreas and gall bladder disease have occurred.

As this drug is so new, there is still little research on the long term effects and risks this injection may bring, which is why so much concern is currently spirally.

Negatives And Alternatives

As with any ‘quick fix’ to weight loss, there is always a now time frame rather than a sustainable outlook. It has already shown to be common that people are regaining weight extremely quickly after coming off this drug and it isn’t a long term injection to continuously use. The drug doesn’t work without also making lifestyle changes, improving your diet and exercising more frequently.

At FitFarms we teach our customers the knowledge and tools to make progressive change, no matter your shape, size or health condition. The FitFarms HBMI Course provides a natural alternative for people considering weight loss injections or a bariatric sleeve but would prefer a more organic approach. Not being reliant on a drug, in the long term, will make your journey to long term weight loss more smooth and forward moving.

For more information, feel free to contact us via our contact page with any queries you may have and a member of our team will be in touch promptly.