The National Medical Weight Loss Programme
The National Medical Weight Loss Programme (NMWLP) uses an FDA approved medication, which is licensed for weight management. The medication has passed numerous clinical trials for safety and is the only approved injectable prescription medicine available in the UK for weight management.
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With our weight loss programme, adding the medication to a sensible meal and exercise plan helps you lose weight and keep it off.
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The active ingredient is the same product used by all other weight loss injections and programmes, such as ‘skinnyjab’, ‘skinny pen’, ‘weight loss jab’, ‘skinny revolution’ etc.
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As well as helping patients lose weight, The prescription medication has shown in clinical studies to improve many cardiovascular co-morbidities, such as pre-diabetes, hypertension, high lipid levels and obstructive sleep apnoea.
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Clinical studies and real-world studies have shown patients who have commenced this specific weight loss program achieve significantly more weight loss and keep that weight off compared to patients who are just dieting.
How does it work?
The medication will work as an appetite suppressant. It contains the active ingredient Liraglutide, which is a Glucogon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue. GLP-1 is produced naturally in the human body after food is consumed. Liraglutide is 97% similar to the one our body naturally produces. In simple terms, The medication is a messaging system to tell your body that you are full and no more food is required. The medication is a virtually painless injection taken daily or weekly, that messaging system is activated. It then makes you feel less hungry, feel fuller quicker and fuller for longer. This should lead to significant weight loss.
Testimonials
I started my NMLWP journey in January and my experience with Wegovy (the medication) has been a very positive one. My rationale for taking Wegovy is to use it as a tool to lose weight to make exercise easier and form better lifestyle habits for when I eventually come off the medication.
For me, it's been like hitting a reset button. It quietens the food noise in your mind and therefore you eat less. Before, I was a serial snacker and my portion sizes were far too big, but now I don't even think about snacking anymore and portion sizes are naturally smaller because I just don't feel like eating a lot of food. As with most medication I did experience some side effects like nausea and heartburn, but nothing I can't live with.
So far I've lost 2.8 stone and I feel I've done it without the need for willpower, it's been effortless. Lesley's support and guidance has been absolutely brilliant and I know the medication I'm taking is genuine. I'd 100% recommend working with her to help you lose weight.
How do I start the program?
The NMWLP uses prescription medication.
You must complete a medical assessment with Lesley, who will carry out a comprehensive consultation to ensure you are a candidate for the programme & that the medication will be safe for you to use it.
Who can take this medication?
The NMWLP uses a medication that is prescribed for weight management. It is used in conjunction with diet and exercise in adults aged 18 - 75, who have a BMI of 30 or above, or a BMI of 27 when there are any other weight-related health issues present such as high blood pressure, abnormal levels of fats in the blood , or breathing problems during sleep.
How does it work?
The medication will work as an appetite suppressant. Delivery is via a virtually painless injection taken daily or weekly, that messaging system is activated. It then makes you feel less hungry, feel fuller quicker and fuller for longer. This should lead to significant weight loss.
How can it help to achieve weightloss?
• Control your appetite
• Curb hunger
• Suppress cravings
• Reduce portion sizes
• Release stored fat
• Weight management
• Develop positive habits
FAQs
How much weight can I expect to lose?
This varies between individuals, however most people lose around a stone (6.5kg) every 4- 6 weeks, but that’s dependent on your Body Mass Index (BMI), will-power, exercise regime & how much weight you have to lose.
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How long does it take to start working?
Most users report it takes around a few hours to start to work if you commence on treatment dose. If you opt for an induction programme (to reduce side effects) it will be longer before you see maximal effect.
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Once you’ve reached your ideal weight, how do you maintain it?
Everyone is different in their approach to maintaining their desired weight.
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Some people find the habitual changes over a few months of being on the medication enable them to psychologically carry it forward and that their approach to food and exercise has changed. The medication will make you feel full most of the time; so, when you do eat, it will be small portions of (hopefully) healthy food. You may not want to return to what you ate before. You may have developed good exercise habits that you want to continue whether you continue with the medication or not.
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Other people stay on the medication long-term, because they see it as the only way to keep where they want to be.
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Others will be between these two scenarios. They may have positive changes but start over-eating again. They will sometimes utilise the medication again but have long periods without it too.
What are the health benefits?
The benefits of a weight loss of just 5% of your weight are (according to Rethink Obesity Study https://global.rethinkobesity.com) are as follows:
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A reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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A reduction in cardiovascular risk factors.
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Improvements in blood lipid profile.
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Improvements in blood pressure.
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Improvements in osteoarthritic pain.
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Improvements in severity of obstructive sleep apnoea.
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Improvements in health-related quality of life
Is there anyone who can’t have it?
Yes, there are rules around your BMI. We will look at this on your health assessment and provide you with an answer on suitability. This is a treatment for people who are considered ‘overweight’ or ‘obese’.
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Further contraindications include:
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Being pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Having an allergy to the medicine.
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Having Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome.
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Having a family history of medullary thyroid cancer or other thyroid carcinomas.
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You may not have the medication if you are under 18 or over 75.
How do I start?
If you want to move to the next step and get your weight loss journey started fill in the initial consultation form linked below.
The initial consultation and subsequent health checks are £30 and each monthly pen starts at £210.