How will weight loss jabs change the weight loss industry?

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Apologies if there's another thread going, I've looked but couldn't see one. I also started one yesterday in general weight loss but no responses,

I've been through WW, SW, gym programmes, PTs and even Corinne Crabtree's NoBS programmes.

I've just started in injections and having a good response in terms of mindset, appetite reset etc.

We all know that the weight loss industry is ENORMOUS.

What do you think the big names are doing about changing their models/incorporating medication elements into their programmes, if anything?

Or is it already happening?

They'll turn to targeting weight loss in children maybe?

It's rare to see overweight children with slim parents, so if they can't have the injections that their parents are having, they'll probably be targeted so they don't need injections when they turn 18?

ETA: Although they'll probably still need them if the diets don't work and their parents can't get a handle on their diet/exercise.

I think they'll reduce Gastric surgery to virtually nil which is a good thing as they do seem quite dangerous in some cases.

Weight Watchers now offer a programme for people on GLP-1 medications and I think I remember reading have bought a company that offers the medication in the US and will be offering programmes using a compounded version of the medication.

The weight loss industry will change for sure but there is a lot of money in it so companies will be trying to evolve to keep going I think.

@Peridot1

That makes sense to me. If I were WW, i would definitely align my existing products and expertise to medication.

I just can't see the standard Church Hall Variety of 'eat more, move less' lasting much longer than a couple of years, in numbers enough to make it viable.

I agree with this, @EveryDayisFriday

A friend of mine had surgery just a year ago. It's had the desired result for her but I know if medication had been available like it is now, she'd have gone down that route (at least first).

Overweight people who are not fat enough for jabs will still need to lose weight?

I think there are lots of people with a stone to lose will still use this method.

Plus all the people who will eventually have to come off injections.

I saw an advert popping up from a bariatric surgery place the other day that was very critical of weight loss drugs so there is some panic there I think. I think those kind of private clinics are either going to have to shift their focus to the jabs or face a big reduction in profits.

@BettyShagter

Agreed, but I think there will be lower numbers?

Really? I would thought there are far more 'overweight people than 'obese' people.

Obviously but still plenty to keep them going.

It's not like anyone who can't squeeze into their new bikini can rush off for the drugs.

Maybe they'll finally focus properly on nutrition and macros. This model would fit in with people trying to change their habits while on a glp medication and also those who don't qualify to take it.
As a younger adult I knew very little about the importance of protein and fiber in my diet. When ever I joined a weight loss club the focus was on eating less calories and to get more bang for your buck in terms of low fat low calorie high sugar bulky processed carbs.
If I had access to a glp one then I wouldn't be healthy at all taking it long term on that type of diet.
Maybe younger people these days are more nutritionally savvy though?

I think it's going to have a devastating effect on the toxic diet culture which has had us all thinking we just need to do follow xyz particular routine or exclusion diet to lose weight - whilst it's been very clear for years that over the long term diets just.don't.work.

It's going to be very liberating for the millions of obese people who've been made to feel like there's something wrong with them.

And eventually I think it'll be available to overweight people in pill form - so much research is going into peptide therapy for all sorts of things - that I think in the long term obesity will be a thing of the past.

I’m sure I heard that WW are considering selling jabs, might be off the mark though!

I find it interesting that the jabs are reportedly muting all the psychological crap that keeps so many of us obese. I’d love to understand how that works. I’ve also been told that mounjaro is more effective than adhd drugs for focus and productivity, which makes me think there really is a link between adhd brain and obesity.

I really hope that these effects can be researched and explained, they could have such a positive impact on so many people b

I'm following WW and have switched to their GLP-1 programme. They still give you points, but the focus is on amounts of protein, fruit & veg and water. They give personalised goals to make sure you're getting enough of each, but you're also supposed to stay within the points.

It's good, I'm using the jabs to stick to the plan, so it's helpful. Given the fact that a lot of people will want to use the jabs alongside some sort of plan I think more providers may well hop on board.

eg, here is the home screen I get now instead of the total point count.

I have had emails from the fast 800 advertising their shakes to go with the meds already

@CosmicRoomster

I've been obese since I was a child. I also have what is probably considered ADHD (although it's driven me rather than hindered me).

I've been on Mounajro for less than 3 weeks and am experiencing all the things you've described,

I feel LIVID that I was made
believe I just didn't have enough willpower all these years.

@1clavdivs

That's excellent. I think it's great that they are doing that (caveat that they are qualified to do so, of course).

Obviously makes vital business sense, but also many people trust WW so will hopefully get good guidance.

Good topic op.

I think there is definitely going to be a shift in the weight loss industry for sure.

I.e. in supermarkets it all about high protein these days. I wonder if soon enough most companies will be promoting protein rich diets that go hand in hand with weight loss drugs.

I have heard that big junk food companies are worried about their profit. Mc Donald's are losing money apparently! Maybe soon these companies will be bringing out protein rich snacks/food (wouldn't trust them tho!)

As others have said, there will be a place for weight watchers etc for those that are overweight and trying to lose a bit of weight. I also wonder how likely it would be that over weight people just let themselves gain weight until they qualify for weight loss drugs. I am on Mounjaro and I do feel like it's solved my weight loss problems. I would never look back now. I hope to be slim for life. Such a liberating feeling for sure. I just wonder if one day everyone will just turn to a form of weight loss drug to lose or maintain weight loss.

What happens when you get to your target weight? Do you have to stay on the drugs for life? If not, what happens to all the head-noise around food?

It will shift the profits around. More for the pharmacies and less for the other providers.

But weight watchers and slimming world will still services those who are just overweight rather than obese.

I don't know yet. At a minimum, it could be like every other diet I've been on, and could gain the weight back.

However, there is/will be a maintenance dose.

Personally, once I've lost what it want to, or near to it, I plan to space out the doses, and/or keep them to a minimum to support long term maintenance.

Plus I'm tracking macros, exercising and having blood tests to track my progress.

There is a lot of side benefits to the GLP-1s - weight loss is really just a side effect

Only time will tell 🤞🤞🤞
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I'm with you on that, @ObsidianTree

First time in my 55 years I've ever felt hope that this might be long term 🤞🤞

My friend is a SW consultant and this is her worst year for numbers of clients. She was speaking to another consultant who confirmed it was the lowest Sept join up in years. The industry is in for big changes.