Weight Loss
We know that being told to just "eat less and move more" doesn't work for everyone. That's why our weight loss guides provide clear, reliable advice to help you make confident choices about your health. From treatment insights to practical diet, exercise, and lifestyle support, we cover everything you need for a safe and effective journey while keeping things straightforward and easy to follow. Every guide is reviewed by our GPhC-registered pharmacists, ensuring accuracy, expertise, and care at every step.
Weight Loss Advice & Guides
BRI: Calculate Your Body Roundness Index
Use our BRI calculator to find out where you are on the Body Roundness Index and what it means for your weight loss journey. Body Roundness Index Calculator .bri-calc-wrapper * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } .bri-calc-wrapper { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecc9e1 0%, #01a0c0 100%); padding: 20px; display: inline-block; width: 100...
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Can You Get Weight Loss Injections on the NHS?
Weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy are available through the NHS for people living with obesity and weight-related health conditions. However, this hasn’t been rolled out across the country yet, and access is limited to patients who meet strict eligibility criteria. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly who qualifies, what the rules are, and how it all affects...
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Weight Loss Injections vs Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss injections like Mounjaro and bariatric surgeries, such as a gastric sleeve or bypass, can help you lose a significant amount of weight, but they work in very different ways. If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step in your weight loss journey, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about which route might be right for you. Both...
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Exercise and Activity in Maintenance
Exercise is an essential part of your maintenance phase. But at this stage, now that you’ve already achieved significant weight loss, it’s not about pushing yourself, it’s about keeping up progress. You’re already well on your way to achieving your main goal, getting down to a healthy weight. Now it’s time to design a routine and habit stack that...
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Mental Health and Motivation in Maintenance
Reaching your goal weight is a big achievement, but maintaining this progress can bring new emotional challenges and requires a shift in your mindset. That’s why we’ve written this guide to support your mental and emotional wellbeing through the maintenance phase. Let's unpack how to manage the emotional ups and downs of the maintenance phase, handle setbacks, set new goals...
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Travelling while on weight loss treatment
Whether you’re off for two weeks in the sun or a long weekend city break, when travelling with weight loss treatment, a bit of preparation goes a long way. It’ll help keep your medication safe, your routine steady, and your mind focused on relaxing, not worrying. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from storing your pens and adjusting your injection...
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