The Truth About Weight Loss Jabs – The Surprising New Research You Didn't Know
Real client weight-loss results without the jabs. Plus, my latest contribution to Women's Health magazine.
Weight loss injections are making headlines as a medical breakthrough in obesity treatment. While they can be effective tools for certain individuals, it’s crucial to understand the full picture.
What the Research Says
Emerging studies reveal that 15 to 40% of the total weight lost while using these medications is lean mass, which includes not just water, but muscle tissue. That means for every 10kg someone loses, up to 4kg could be muscle.
This significant loss of lean mass is largely due to the rapid rate of weight loss that these medications induce. When the body sheds weight quickly, it doesn’t differentiate well between fat and muscle, making muscle loss more likely if protective measures aren't in place.
Why Muscle Loss Matters
Muscle isn't just for athletes—it plays a vital role in:
Metabolic health
Blood sugar regulation
Strength and mobility
Long-term weight maintenance
Losing muscle mass can reduce your metabolic rate, potentially making it harder to sustain weight loss and easier to regain fat once the medication is stopped.
How to Protect Your Lean Mass
If you or someone you know is using a weight loss jab, here are three key strategies to help preserve muscle:
Prioritise Protein: Aim for a high-protein diet tailored to your body weight and goals.
Strength Train Regularly: Resistance training is essential to maintain and even build muscle during weight loss.
Monitor Progress: Consider regular body composition testing (like DEXA or bioimpedance analysis) to track changes beyond just the scale.
The Bottom Line
Weight loss injections can be part of a clinical strategy for managing obesity, but they’re not a magic fix. A holistic approach that includes nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle support is essential to preserve muscle, protect health, and promote sustainable results.
If you're considering or already using weight loss medication, I can help you build a personalised plan that supports your goals without sacrificing your muscle.
Real Results Without the Jab
I’ve been working with a client for the past three months who was considering private weight-loss injections. She didn’t meet the NHS criteria and had already booked her first appointment with a private clinic.
Alongside her weight concerns, she was also experiencing other health symptoms. I encouraged her to hold off on the medication and work with me on improving her diet and lifestyle first. The goal was to support her health holistically and avoid the common side effects that weight-loss jabs can bring.
Just a few months later, she’s making fantastic progress, not only losing weight but feeling more empowered and in control of her health. By building better habits and making sustainable changes, she’s achieving results naturally and confidently, without medication.
If you're considering weight-loss medications, let’s talk first. You might be surprised by what you can achieve with the right support - and no side effects.
Book a free 20-minute call with me to chat about your goals and explore how I can support you in losing weight in a healthy, sustainable way.
My latest contribution to Women’s Health magazine
This week I’ve had the honour again of being featured in Women’s Health magazine. In this week’s article, “Everyone’s drinking whole milk again - here’s why experts approve”, I’m the principal Nutritionist discussing why whole milk is having a moment and the health benefits of drinking it.
Thanks for reading.
Take care, Lisa x