Fat Loss Injections: What No One Tells You About Them

Hello!

You’ve probably noticed—everyone seems to be talking about fat loss injections lately. And you will probably know people using them, perhaps you are doing so yourself! 

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro… they’ve become household names almost overnight. And while they definitely do work for many people, they’re not always a magic fix, and often not side-effect free.

So let’s take a clear-eyed look at them.

💉 What they actually do

These injections mimic a hormone your gut naturally produces after eating — GLP-1. Its job is to:

• slow down how fast food leaves your stomach

• reduce your appetite

• help your body handle blood sugar more effectively

  
  

That’s why most people feel fuller sooner and eat less. It’s also why nausea and bloating are so common, as digestion literally slows down. For some, it’s a game-changer. For others, it’s deeply uncomfortable.

⚠️ Reasons you might not want to take them

1. They can wreck your gut rhythm.When food moves too slowly through your digestive system, it can lead to nausea, constipation, and unpredictable hunger patterns.

2. Rapid weight loss often means muscle loss if you are not careful.If your protein intake drops, you burn muscle, and that slows your metabolism long term.

3. They don’t teach your body (or brain) how to eat.The medication quiets hunger signals, but it doesn’t necessarily reset the habits or thought patterns that caused overeating in the first place.

4. You can regain weight when you stop.Once the appetite control wears off, your old hunger signals return. Without a plan, that often means rebound weight gain.

5. Side-effects can be debilitating for some. And when they are intolerable, people have to give them up.

💪 Reasons you might want to take them

1. They can reduce “food noise.”If your thoughts are constantly circling around food, these medications can give your mind some much needing breathing room. Especially for those who have had a long battle with their weight and issues around comfort eating and/or an insatiable appetite or sugar addiction

2. They can support blood sugar balance.Originally designed for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs can help stabilise insulin and reduce inflammation.

3. They can help kick-start change.For those who’ve struggled for years, the injections can create enough space to start rebuilding habits and confidence.

🧠 How to protect your body while you’re on them

If you do decide to take them, how you support your body makes all the difference. A personally devised plan can pay dividends. 

• Prioritise protein. Aim for protein at every meal, as it helps preserve lean muscle.

• Keep your meals small but nutrient-dense. Big meals can overwhelm digestion when you’re on GLP-1s.

• Make sure you are getting a balanced diet to sustain you properly.

• Stay hydrated. Slower digestion means slower elimination; water (and the right fibre) helps keep things moving.

• Support your gut bacteria. Include adequate fibre, fermented foods or a probiotic, as your microbiome still needs attention.

• Keep an eye on energy levels. Low calories can mean low nutrients, so supplements or adjustments may be needed.

• Also prioritise exercise- especially weight training, so weight loss comes primarily from fat, not muscle. Muscle is imperative for a healthy metabolism and weight loss can come with metabolic slowdown. A healthy muscle mass is also associated with longevity and a lower risk of cognitive decline. 

  
  

🟢 Ways to naturally encourage your own GLP-1 response

Even if you’re using injections (or thinking about them) it helps to know your body already has its own appetite-regulating system. Certain everyday habits can gently support it.

• Start meals with vegetablesBeginning with fibre helps slow glucose release, which supports steadier energy and naturally promotes fullness.

• Slow down and chew properlyThorough chewing switches on digestion and signals your gut to release the hormones that regulate appetite, including GLP-1.

• Anchor meals around proteinEggs, fish, yoghurt, tofu, poultry and legumes help sustain fullness for longer and support the hormones responsible for satiety.

• Try certain herbal teasTraditional teas like yerba maté have been studied for their ability to help regulate glucose and appetite

• Citrus extracts may offer additional benefitsSome lemon-derived plant compounds appear to encourage GLP-1 production in the gut. Food alone won’t provide enough, which is why certain supplements use concentrated forms.

👩‍⚕️ Why seeing a nutritionist still matters!

Most people don’t think to work with a nutritionist when they’re on fat loss injections, but it’s actually one of the smartest moves you can make.

Here’s why:

• You’ll lose more fat, not muscle, by eating strategically.

• You’ll learn how to come off safely without triggering rebound hunger.

• You’ll keep your metabolism resilient, instead of slowing it down.

• And you’ll build habits that last, so the progress you make now actually sticks.

• It will help you better understand how to eat correctly for you as an individual.

• You will identify triggers for emotional eating to ensure you don’t put all the weight back when you stop the injections.

  
  

In other words, the medication can quiet the noise, but nutrition builds the foundation.

🎯 The bottom line

Fat loss injections aren’t necessarily good or bad.. They're a tool.

Used with the right support, they can be genuinely life-changing, but used without it, they can leave you feeling worse off than before.

If you’re thinking about them — or you’re already on them — it’s worth making sure your nutrition, gut health, and metabolism are being looked after properly.

You don’t have to do it alone.

Click here to book a chat and let’s make sure your body is getting what it needs, whether you’re on the injections or not. After all, that’s YOUR choice. 

Kirsten