PPRX explains why weight loss and keeping the weight off for good will require a lifestyle change in habits. The benefits of losing weight are many and how we can help to guide you on this path.
Weight Loss
Achieving healthy weight loss isn’t about a “diet” or “program” but a lifestyle with healthy eating patterns, regular physical activity, and stress management. Medications taken for other conditions may also make it harder to lose weight. If you are concerned about your weight or have questions about your medications, talk with your health care provider.
When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s natural to want it to happen very quickly. But people with gradual and steady weight loss (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more likely to keep the weight off.
Once you’ve achieved a healthy weight, rely on healthy eating and physical activity to help maintain health over the long term.
Weight loss isn’t easy
Losing weight isn’t easy, and it takes commitment. But if you’re ready to get started, we’ve got a step-by-step guide to help get you on the road to weight loss and better health. Before starting on the guide, it’s important to approach the changes with self-compassion and to understand your readiness and motivation. Creating a supportive environment, both physically and with the people in your life, can help you achieve your goals.
Even modest weight loss can mean big benefits.
Even a modest weight loss of 5% to 10% of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits. such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.
For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5% weight loss is 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds. While this weight may still be in the “overweight” or “obesity” range. This modest weight loss can decrease your risk for chronic diseases related to obesity.
So even if the overall goal seems large, see it as a journey rather than a final destination. You’ll learn new eating and physical activity habits that will help you live a healthier lifestyle. These habits can help you maintain your weight loss over time.
Weight loss and type-2 diabetes
Around 85% of people with type 2 diabetes are carrying extra weight or are living with obesity. Extra weight around your waist means fat can build up around your organs, like your liver and pancreas. This can cause something called insulin resistance. So, losing this weight could help the insulin you produce or the insulin you inject work properly.
You may be eligible for Ozempic. Ozempic is a diabetes medicine used with diet and exercise to treat adults whose type 2 diabetes is not satisfactorily controlled. Patients take once weekly injections to improve their blood sugar levels.
Enquire now with PPRX on 020 3002 9119 or speak to a pharmacist online. https://www.pprx.co.uk/support/
Better health with the NHS
The free NHS Better Health app can provide you with all the information you need to start making changes in a healthy and, most importantly, achievable way. The app can help you make healthier food choices, set weight loss goals (if that’s your aim), and allow you to get more active and burn more calories
The plan is broken down into 12 weeks so you can:
- set weight loss goals
- use the BMI calculator to customise your plan
- plan your meals
- make healthier food choices
- get more active and burn more calories
- record your activity and progress
Download the free NHS Weight Loss Plan to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active, and start losing weight.
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/
