How To Lose Weight When Using Saxenda
Jul 26, 2022
Weight Loss
Saxenda is a weight loss injection pen that, when used according to pharmacy guidelines, can help people lose weight in a safe and sustainable way. Being overweight is no joke. Physical problems related to having a higher BMI include being at a much higher risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure, muscle/joint problems, sleep issues including sleep apnea, stroke and more. Being overweight can also make pre-existing conditions worse and more difficult to manage.
If you’re overweight, you’ve probably already heard this. The easy answer is “lose weight” and “exercise more”. Anyone who has struggled with weight issues will confirm that losing weight is rarely easy and that dieting and exercise alone isn’t always the answer.
Losing Weight is Not Always Easy
Losing weight is rarely easy. For some people, it can be incredibly difficult. Some people are physically unable to exercise to a point where their exercise results in significant weight loss, if at all. Conditions such as PCOS and eating disorders are just two of many that are known to make weight loss extremely difficult.
In order to lose weight, many individuals try weekly slimming clubs, yo-yo diets, fasting, shakes and more with limited or only short-term success. Cabbage soup anyone? Extreme dieting can be physically and psychologically damaging and is rarely effective in the long term. So what’s the answer?
It isn’t surprising that many are turning to Saxenda, the daily weight loss injection pen in order to help them lose weight and feel better, physically and mentally.
What is Saxenda, and How Does it Work?
Saxenda is a daily weight loss injection pen that is available on prescription only. Designed for weight loss, it has been formulated to suppress the appetite by working in a similar way to the appetite-controlling hormone in the body.
Saxenda contains the active substance liraglutide. Liraglutide is much like glucagon-like pepticle-1 (GLP-1). This is a naturally occurring hormone that the intestine normally releases after you have eaten. We all have receptors in our brain and Saxenda acts upon the ones that deal with how hungry you are; your appetite. Saxenda reduces your appetite and makes you feel full, reducing your appetite so you aren’t as hungry. When you already feel full you are less likely to eat as much. This is what helps users to lose weight. See our Saxenda FAQs here for more answers.
What Do you Eat to Lose Weight When Using Saxenda?
Saxenda is designed to decrease appetite drastically but doesn’t work alone. One of the benefits of eating a lower-calorie diet alongside Saxenda is that you can eat anything you like. No foods are “naughty” or banned. It is important however to reduce your calorie intake, reduce portion sizes, and cut down on unhealthy snacks and junk food. Choosing proteins, fruits and vegetables and generally following a healthy and balanced diet will help to maximise potential weight loss when also using injecting Saxenda daily.
When Will I Lose Weight and How Much?
It is important to remember that everyone is different and that even when injecting Saxenda, weight loss will rely somewhat on making healthier food choices. Most people experience some weight loss after the first 2 weeks. In general, the majority of Saxenda weight loss injection pen users have reported a minimum of 5% loss of starting weight by week 16.
If you haven’t lost the expected weight after two weeks of use alongside a sensible diet, get in touch with your health provider/GP to discuss.
How Much Weight Can I Lose Calorie Counting and Saxenda?
Weight loss with Saxenda and a low-calorie diet will result in different weight-loss results for everyone. However, according to Saxenda, the average user loses 18.5 pounds after a year of using the medication. Results vary as everyone is different.
What are the Alternatives to Saxenda?
You can explore alternatives to Saxenda here in our recent blog post.
How To Lose Weight When Using Saxenda - In Conclusion
Your weight is certainly not all about numbers on the scale when you are considered overweight. It can be so much more. Being overweight has physical and mental side effects and weight loss can be difficult for some and seemingly impossible. Most people wanting to lose weight have tried dieting and exercising before, with little or only short-term positive effects. Saxenda offers a real opportunity for many to enjoy the benefits of weight loss, without having to resort to yet another popular diet plan, some of which can actually be quite unhealthy.
Find out more about Saxenda and start your pharmacy consultation. This new approach to weight loss could be the one that works for you when many dieting alone in the past has been unsuccessful.
If you have questions about ordering your Saxenda, please see our Saxenda Ordering FAQS.
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