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In 2–3 minutes, you'll understand which options fit your situation.
If this feels overwhelming, that's normal. There's a lot of information out there, and most of it isn't very clear. That's why this page exists.
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We'll use your BMI, budget, and preferences to show which options are most relevant to you.
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Am I eligible for treatment?
- •Most medications require a BMI of 30 or higher
- •If your BMI is 27–29.9 with conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, you may also qualify
- •A doctor decides — this page helps you understand the criteria
What actually works
- •Prescription medications → highest weight loss seen in trials (up to 20.9%)
- •Diet → works if you can sustain it — caloric deficit is the foundation
- •Exercise → supportive for health, modest for weight loss alone
- •Supplements → limited evidence — most produce less than 2 kg of extra weight loss
What's realistic?
- •See what results could look like for you
- •Different approaches produce different weight loss ranges
- •Enter your weight to calculate potential results
Not ready for medication yet?
- •Step 1: Start a modest caloric deficit (500 kcal/day → ~0.5 kg per week)
- •Step 2: Increase protein to 1.2–1.6g per kg body weight per day
- •Step 3: Add 150+ minutes of aerobic exercise per week (brisk walking counts)
- •Step 4: Add resistance training 2–3 times per week to preserve muscle
- •Step 5: Optional — consider a supplement with moderate evidence (berberine, fibre)
If lifestyle alone is not enough, that is not a failure — it may be time to discuss medication with your doctor.
For some people, lifestyle changes are enough. For others, additional support may help.
What treatment actually feels like
- •Week 1–2: Appetite drops noticeably
- •Week 4–8: Measurable weight loss begins
- •Month 3–6: Most significant changes happen here
- •Side effects like nausea are usually temporary
If treatment sounds right for you, the next step is talking to a doctor.
How to talk to your doctor
- •You don't need to convince them — just start the conversation
- •Bring your BMI, any health conditions, and what you've already tried
- •If your GP isn't helpful, an obesity specialist is a good alternative
Got questions?
Common questions people ask once they start considering treatment — answered with clinical evidence.
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Treatment is one option — but not the only one.
Common concerns
Is using medication "cheating"?
Obesity has biological drivers — hormones, genetics, brain signalling — that are not fully under conscious control. Using FDA-approved medication to treat it is no different from medicating high blood pressure or diabetes. It is medicine, not a shortcut.
Supporting someone on this journey?
If you are here because someone you care about is on — or considering — weight loss medication, the most helpful things are simpler than you might think.
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Their appetite is being managed by medication. Trust them and their doctor.
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