Why not write down the reasons you want to protect your long-term health and keep these in mind when you need motivation? Even losing a small amount of weight (about 5%) has been shown to reduce your risk of health problems such as:
Plus, most people feel better and more energetic while eating a healthy diet and after healthy weight loss.
Think about what you would like to gain from your weight loss plan in addition to health benefits and add it to your motivation list. Some common reasons that motivate people to lose weight, other than health, include:
You may have heard of treatments like Wegovy in the news, reported as a ‘celeb’ weight loss jab, and thought that something like that could help with motivation. While there is no instant fix, if you’re struggling to get motivated to lose weight, or feel like you’ve attempted to lose weight before unsuccessfully, it may be that a prescription weight loss treatment could help. Treatments like Saxenda, orlistat and Mysimba have been proven to help people lose weight as part of a weight management plan and can be provided by your pharmacist. Wegovy is be available as a weight loss treatment in the UK. If a prescription treatment could be appropriate for you, your local pharmacist can provide it, help you come up with a weight loss plan, and support you throughout treatment.
Let’s be honest: a lot of us know we should care about losing weight to improve our health…but equally, we just want to fit in a certain pair of jeans. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel good in our clothes, holding on to clothes that are too small can actually make you feel worse and demotivate you. So go ahead, throw out those tiny jeans (or that top, or those shorts). Never mind how much you spent, or any sentimental value. Chuck ‘em! Instead, focus on small changes that will gradually help move you towards your weight loss goals.
Read our article about putting together a healthy weight loss plan. This is where it can also help to talk to a professional as you form a realistic plan to meet your goals. Your local pharmacist can offer free, professional advice on a weight loss plan that works for you, as well as tips for staying motivated and treatments if appropriate.
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