‘The Weight Loss Wonder Drug Has Changed Our Lives' | This Morning

[@SecondNature_health]

Thanks for mentioning us. We do quite strongly believe that there's no point taking weight loss medications, like Mounjaro, unless you also change your habits alongside them. While the medications can reduce your hunger levels, and also reduce 'food noise' (i.e. reduce the amount of time you spend thinking about food), when you stop taking the medication your hunger levels will increase. At that point in time, it's really important to have embedded a number of new habit changes (e.g. 1-3 core lifestyle habits) that can help maintain your weight loss and avoid putting the weight back on.

[@janesdresser8843]

Same with every diet you gain weight back. This has truly saved my life ❤

[@davidr1431]

I agree with you except when you say there’s no point taking them unless you adopt lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes are clearly hugely advantageous but the weight loss obtained by taking them in itself it’s healthful. One of the developers of the medication said in an interview that their studies show that even if weight is regained some of the health improvements remain. Also, if some people remain on this drug for the long term, even if at a reduced dose, weight loss may be retained. I’m not disputing what you say, only that one point about it being pointless.

[@mattw8293]

I think Second Nature’s holistic approach is brilliant and it’s really important to focus on habit & lifestyle changes alongside taking the medication

[@KDegs]

Glad to hear Second Nature being brought up here. They were so good with helping me lose the weight and also change my habits so I could keep it off forever

[@SecondNature_health]

Thanks, that's great to hear 🙏

[@bhavnamistry1389]

I've been on it, lost weight to am diabetic to bring my sugar levels down it's brilliant 👏

[@mikeinsomerset]

Well done ladies. Pleased it has worked so well for you both.

[@Skye.Karliee]

Loosing weight is the easy part it’s the maintenance of it that is the hardest part

[@silvermoonuk]

There's nothing wrong with meds. But you do have to do other things along side it as well, such as healthy eating, exercise, good sleep hygiene, nutritional education, life style changes, improve your mental health, etc. I did went on the maurjarno jab but had to come off it, due to side effects. Again, there's nothing wrong with medication 💊 but you have to do other things on top. You have to have a holistic approach to any health issue. ❤

[@fionaquigley9457]

were you actually listening to what they said - they had already tried this and needed the medication to help

[@jodywebb4371]

I have friend using it excuses why she can't diet or exercise to do it naturally..

[@lynne6534]

Mounjaro 😊

[@chalkiememe4183]

I have family and friends on one or other of these jabs. Most got nauseous during lower doses but once they get to maintenance dosages they are fine. For post menopausal women whose hormones have changed and gained weight, which affects joints etc this medication is a game changer. The lovely lady in blue was absolutely fabulous in her explanations and research. It’s about time people stopped being so nasty to those who opt to use these medications.

[@SimpleOnlinePharmacyUK]

You're absolutely right - for many, these treatments have made a real difference, especially for post-menopausal women facing weight-related challenges. We're glad to hear that Sarah's explanations resonated with you. It's important to support all approaches to weight care, and we're here to provide accurate information and help along the way.

[@keleeannkitson3528]

My mum is using privately the jabs once a week i have seen a difference in confidence and weight .. not fast and half ur daily intake as well and its helped her

[@JimboJammy]

"nausea" that's an understatement! Eat even slightly wrong and you'll have diarrhea and sulphur burps. I'm someone on one of these drugs and I'm a member of many support groups, the side effects vary from person to person obviously but almost everyone has suffered at some point taking these. It's a rough journey.

[@christinasmyth5674]

Well done ladies 👏 very brave ❤❤

[@KarinVonmatern]

I believe that what has made it problematic with this medication is not really that people other than diabetics per se take this medication. It is problematic because people who are not in any kind of risk group have started taking the medicine. Diabetic, or generally overweight for various reasons, are not the problem. The problem is public figures, influencers, who are not obese have taken away the possibility of getting the medicine for those who originally need it. People have always tried to lose weight quickly, so it is not a new phenomenon. But the fact that it was about medicine is the problem. I have diabetes type 3C and we diabetics and overweight people have had to "hate" each other, because we don't get the medicine. Which is not really because of each other, but a product of another group that is not even eligible to take it. I am diabetic myself due to severe illness, not linked to obesity. And I've had to realize that it's not the overweight person's "fault". It is influencers that have created a new phenomenon of sick people being affected, which we have not seen before. That another group forces sick people to stand against other sick people is what is shameful.

[@Mel87y]

Side effects?

[@SecondNature_health]

The majority of people do get some GI-related side effects yes. Because the GLP-1 medication is essentially slowing down the rate that food passes from your stomach to your small intestine, food is staying in your stomach for longer and also passing through your GI system more slowly. Most people experience some temporary side effects as their body gets used to the medication. These GI-related side effects include things like nausea, stomach cramp, diarrhoea, and constipation. Some people also feel quite tired due to being in a consistent calorie deficit over time, which it's why it's important to make sure you're still fuelling yourself with three meals a day that are largely based on protein and real food sources. There are a lucky third of people that don't get side effects at all, but we think it's best to manage your expectations to have some side effects, and then if you don't then great.

[@NordieJ]

Occasional diarrhea, pain in your legs, hips sometimes jaw. insomnia. Burps that taste of sulphur and are really disgusting. Headaches. I took my third injection this morning and that's my experience. On the good side I've lost 8lb but it wasn't a quick fix. I also followed a healthy eating plan and vastly cut my portions. On the whole I think it's good.

[@annalevermore7857]

i had terrible side stomach side effects so had to stop. Made my crohns/ibs worse

[@DianeRyanONeill]

Pancreatic Cancer and Thyroid Cancer

[@hannahbeasley2585]

I've had no side effects at all apart from when I over ate once pushed through to eat more when I should of listened to my body I was very very sick but my own doing won't do it again 😂

[@traceywoodall6937]

Well done ladies I wish you all the luck in the world and sending you love 🥰

[@PaulaFennessy]

I have dibectics 2 and I'm on Ozempic for the last year year and a half it has kept my sugar levels down but I have lost no weight at all and I'm on 1mg once a week while it has leveled my sugar levels it has not helped my weight .

[@karinazielinskamua]

because you still have to put a lot of work to loose weight on these medications , its not a magic pill , calorie deficit and exercise daily on the top of glp and you will have a success 😊

[@waterballoonfighter]

Correction: Bariatric surgery has been a treatment for severe obesity for years with incredible results, and it obviously also works on a physiological part, as it changes the anatomy which changes hormonal production as well.

[@LindaC616]

Everyone I've ever met who did that gained the weight back.

[@waterballoonfighter]

@@LindaC616 Then they most likely didn’t get the proper aftercare needed with continuous help from a dietitian, or they don’t follow the bariatric surgery diet principles. 99% of my patients who gain weight after surgery do it because they go back to their old habits. As soon as they go back to the recommended diet they lose the weight again.

[@LindaC616]

@waterballoonfighter one was a hair stylist so I'm not sure which procedure she had or what she did after. You are correct about the second person, a very good friend who has a sleeve. She continues to overeat

[@waterballoonfighter]

@@LindaC616 It’s usually the same no matter which procedure if we’re talking about gastric sleeve or bypass. But yes, overeating is possible after these surgeries, and they are “just” a tool, which can be used incorrectly. It doesn’t solve the underlying emotional issues or the habits which led to weight gain. It is possible for your friend to lose the weight again by going back to the bariatric diet principles. There’s a myth that the stomach expands again, which is untrue. As the years go by it’s easier to overeat, as the stomach muscles become less rigid after surgery. But it stays the same size. I hope the best for your friend!

[@LindaC616]

@@waterballoonfighter I would rather just live on 600 or 900 calories a day then permanently alter a part of my body when there are no guarantees

[@chockycake1]

Wonder what the long term effects will be?

[@SecondNature_health]

GLP-1 medications as a whole have been around since 2004. We are now in the fourth (Ozempic/Wegovy) and fifth (Mounjaro) generations of GLP-1 medications. Overall, the long term safety data seems positive so far - but it's a very valid point that nobody has yet been on Mounjaro for 20 years, so we don't know for certain. What we do know with very high confidence: if you're in a high BMI category and you lose weight, you reduce your risk for pretty much all cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. So, like many things in life, this is a balance of risk vs reward. We generally say that the major downsides of Mounjaro are not the side effects, but the cost. These are not cheap medications, but they can have transformative impact. Hopefully over time the cost from the manufacturers will come down.

[@lydjusz]

@@SecondNature_health why are you still using BMI? It is well known that there is no actual science behind it, it was created by a mathematician and based on a small number of white european men.

[@thomasnewton8997]

We need to make sure these drugs don't get on the internet as people who suffer from anorexia would be vulnerable to drugs like this

[@amandah2490]

So, what happens when you stop taking drugs to lose weight? You regain the weight is my guess.

[@tas22222]

it is very very expensive so if your insurance covers the meds then that is great but if not I think for many its a no.

[@LindaC616]

Yep

[@LittleMissPyeWacket]

£200 cost but compared to the money they saved on food, it's not then expensive is it.

[@LindaC616]

@LittleMissPyeWacket 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@chenzsar]

Changed their lives in the short term........ never gonna keep that weight off unless you fix why you over eat!!!

[@sharonpruhs4888]

What date was this shown please

[@LooseyGooseyGander5]

First lady is gorgeous 😮❤

[@janeanngilfillan5771]

Well done I too was a yo yo dieter for 55 years was given diet pills yes lost weigh but regained. It pretty fast then the Cambridge diet and every other diet plan that came along unsuccessfully I had been a weight watchers member on and off for all those years lockdown came the first one I just ate and drank wine weight shot up second lockdown November 2020 I was pre diabetic I was given 9 months free Ww so with this and I started walking hated it but then gradually enjoyed it 9 months later I had lost quite a few lbs and before the year was up I had lost 5 st 3 lbs I still follow weight watches and walk 15k everyday I will always be a Ww what happens with these injections and to your body it’s like vaping you don’t know the long term effects of this and then if something happens and you can no longer afford the jabs , I do with these ladies all the best

[@SimpleOnlinePharmacyUK]

Thank you for featuring one of our patients and sharing their journey! We're delighted to see the positive impact our service has made and appreciate the opportunity to be mentioned on your show.

[@thomasnewton8997]

What about the fact that instead of treating the issue we treat it with medication if someone is depressed we give them anti depressants if someone is over weight we give them medication

[@mindfuleats4517]

Thyroid cancer. Pancreatitis and possible tumours . Too high of a risk surely?

[@mariemurray3638]

‘ Nothing seems to work’? Nonsense. They did work, but you just didn’t keep it up.

[@patriciasmith9132]

I think that’s a thing with yo yo diet people ignore . Maintaining an healthy lifestyle is equally as important as the losing process. Soon as these people come of medication it will pile right back on if they not working on behavioural habits.

[@RhondaMcL1]

Very judgemental…if only it were that simple, it’s definitely not.

[@Lovelyone1]

You don’t look that thin on your thumbnail..:so what’s your excuse???

[@mariemurray3638]

@ I am certainly not thin, nor do I claim to be, but I do know that calorie deficit will make you lose weight, but you can’t go back to old eating habits then say the diet doesn’t work!

[@eileengrogan4760]

No thanks. Eat less junk. Less sugar. Walk more.

[@SineadRegan]

Not a helpful comment, if it was as easy as that, there wouldn’t be an obesity epidemic. There is clearly more to it!

[@joma6805]

The obesity epidemic is a media myth. Losing weight can be for anybody if they follow simple steps. The ignorance surrounding this debate is beyond a joke. How this drug is any better than healthy eating and exercise is beyond me.

[@aurora6920]

It seems to be not that straight forward, no sugar and exercise doesn't work for everyone as your body wants to stay at that set weight.

[@joma6805]

@@aurora6920 I’m sorry but you can lose weight because it depends if you’re moving a lot and eating the right foods. If it diets don’t work for everyone, I don’t see how medication is going to help. It takes time. However, this obsession with other people not being skinny and wanting to help them is unbelievable

[@aurora6920]

@@joma6805 no need to be sorry I'm not trying to loose weight and I'm not pro medication. I'm just saying I know people who eat healthy and exercise yet don't loose weight. So there's clearly more to it.

[@LindaC616]

6:13 because a real person with a real job can't work out hard 2 hrs/day

[@chrischurch8416]

Good nutrition is the key. I would love to analyse what these ladies eat. There was no mention of the evils of ultra processed food here. I follow Zoe because it is the only science based nutrition programme. I eat the most amazing food every day and I have never felt healthier. 90% of type two diabetes (and many other diseases) are completely preventable by changing your lifestyle. How sad to have to fill your body with expensive drugs that have awful side effects when there is healthier and less expensive way of doing it.

[@anncarter5945]

It's brilliant..it works..side effects can be tough but nothing you cannot push through ..do not drink , but to be honest you will not want to..also if you feel sick on it do not up your dose until your body acclimatises

[@Nancy19622001]

What is the name of it ?

[@PlebCentral]

Moujaro is the most common, we've just had WeGov approved though

[@LindaC616]

Olympic, Wegovy, Mounjaro. There are 3

[@PlebCentral]

@@LindaC616 Ozempic isn't available in the UK

[@LindaC616]

​@PlebCentral Then explain: This video, 2:25: "I follow Oprah, she had taken it." (Oprah was on Ozempic. In these comments: "I lost __ stone on Ozempic." Americans don't measure weight in stones. So 🤷🏻‍♀️. SOMEone is getting it?

[@PlebCentral]

@@LindaC616 At 3:57 she shows the pen she uses which is WeGovy, not Ozempic. Ozempic is also only available for Diabetes Type 2 not for weight loss, which leaves only two available jabs for weightloss in the UK Mounjaro and Wegovy

[@patriciasmith9132]

Why does this feel like a paid pharmaceutical advertisement ?

[@randomperson8771]

Because it likely was >.

[@thomasnewton8997]

Eating healthy and excersizing works

[@milenaszczepanska1829]

It's £229/m not everyone will be able to afford it.

[@applejuice4065]

Glad someone has put a price . I suppose if you only have a stone or so to lose then the cost may be worth it. I wonder if there is a set prescription like you have to purchase 6 or 12 months worth of?

[@janesdresser8843]

Try different providers, mine is 135.00 with cloud pharmacy. Best thing I have ever done , given me my life back ❤

[@sarahharris3435]

Sorry No Thank You.

[@KarenFindley-ov7zs]

Those people who use it for weight loss is taking it from diabetics. I'm a diabetic. Was prescribed ozempic then there was a shortage. Had to have change in meds. Then that was in short supply. Now on another med I'm waiting for the next shortage

[@fionaquigley9457]

both are chronic conditions, both deserve long-term help - no-one is 'taking it' from you, it is the companies who are marketing it and not producing it enough.

[@KarenFindley-ov7zs]

@fionaquigley9457 you are buying it for your own gains for your weight loss. Like the Sharon Osbornes of this world. I'm taking mine under medical supervision. Prescribed on prescription to. If there's another shortage for the diabetics and other people needing it for medical reasons. Its all comes down to those buying it over the counter and buying it privately too.

[@KarenFindley-ov7zs]

@@fionaquigley9457 you can't blame the companies for not making enough

[@KarenFindley-ov7zs]

@fionaquigley9457 if you was a diabetic and couldn't get your meds cos there was a shortage what would you say

[@fionaquigley9457]

@@KarenFindley-ov7zs no, that is were you are wrong - and you are pushing mis-information and weight stigma. Many need these drugs prolong life and even save lives - yes there are some who use for cosmetic reasons but that's because of how people consider weight - just as you are doing here. Blaming people for using a drug that can transform and save their life - it is on the manufacturer to keep up with demand. Please stop your ridiculous stigma.

[@Musicislifekeeponrocking-oh8uw]

when i was a kid everybody ate loads of vegetables. THESE DAYS ITS ALL FAST FOOD BURGERKING ECT ECT TURN IT IN AND GET OUT OF THE MACDONALDS, THE KIDS DONT EAT FRUIT AND VEG THESE DAYS THE LITTLE SPOILT BRATS.

[@meganfrost89]

Do they know if you have thyroid cancer in the family- taking this drug increases that risk by 70% There’s soo many other negatives I can give. Please watch the diary of a CEO. He talks to the ozempic expert. It’s a good podcasts to listen to if you’re really thinking of taking the semaglutide drug.

[@julieworley7193]

There is no healthcare professional to talk to!! If we are lucky we get referred but the waiting list is huge. And some GPs don't understand these medications or won't support because it's bought privately! So we get no blood tests no nothing!

[@SimpleOnlinePharmacyUK]

At Simple Online Pharmacy, we ensure that healthcare professionals are available to support you every step of the way. Our service includes consultations with pharmacists and clinicians who are experienced in managing weight care treatments. While we understand your concerns about GP support, our service is designed to offer the advice, guidance, and monitoring you need without relying on external referrals.

[@eleanorjordan6351]

If you want to lose weight you will if you don't you won't . Less sugar exercise.

[@traceymalone824]

£200 a month!?!

[@KarenFindley-ov7zs]

I lost 3 stone while on ozempic

[@Cleaningmovivation]

rather no drug

[@claresmith9261]

We really don’t know long time the effects of this new medication… the blonde girl looks a bit like Kate Winslet

[@GemmaHoward-y7i]

Looks like it's working

[@karenmallinson9029]

No thank you.

[@unclenelvis]

Oh that’s great. Do you promise?

[@thomasnewton8997]

Opa Winfrey is a billionaire she can afford it

[@denisekenny6241]

But feeling hungry has nothing to do with losing weight for me, I just want to eat!

[@Annomous-58]

Eat only healthy salad and fruit 🍇 🥗 when you’re wanting to eat and job done ✔️

[@dogstorme9333]

It’s boredom, I never feel hungry when dieting, I just get bored, lol

[@lynseyfreitas2608]

I guess im going to ruffle some feathers but i believe in the old fashioned way, lots of protein low carb and good old exercises, i appreciate that everyone is different but taking pills for weight loss just doesn't sit right with me

[@SSBFitness]

Calories in calories out! You don't even need to train, just eat less calories than your body needs! Set point is such a ridiculous excuse

[@DemiCook-Cox]

Believe it or not, that’s actually incredibly hard for a lot of people… I 100% agree with what you are saying and personally I find it easy but people who are obese can really really struggle

[@waterballoonfighter]

Set point is not a ridiculous excuse - it’s a valid theory most obesity researchers work with. Weight loss would obviously be so much easier if we could strictly just count calories and do more exercise, but that’s not the reality. I speak as a registered clinical dietitian, and I’ve done internships within bariatric research departments. I’m not saying diet and exercise isn’t important, of course it is - I’m saying there are other factors at work, which we can’t ignore. It’s not just a matter of motivation and discipline.

[@Annomous-58]

Exactly, stop eating junk would help!!!

[@LindaC616]

​@Suzie_saveourcountry 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@seekingthemiddleway4048]

It's insulin...if you eat several times a day many bodies can't burn anything during the insulin spike. Insulin can be spiked by the slightest thing, which is why people say they put on weight if they so much look at a chocolate biscuit. That's also why intermittent fasting works.

[@blasphemertheseventh]

Zero mention of all the people who have lost their lives on these meds. It’s almost like this segment was sponsored. Weird.

[@Lovelyone1]

What about all the people who have lost their life to Advil??? Are you concerned about them too???

[@Cleaningmovivation]

once stop needle it comes b

[@Eelnod]

These ladies have no will power, end of story!