Jabs for short term kick start?

[Y0gamummy]

Wondering how feasible it is to use weight loss jabs to lose weight, embed good habits, then stop them and keep the weight off? Has been so long since I had good eating and exercise habits and I'm struggling with failed attempts. Am now obese, on medication for acid reflux, finding peri really tough (even with HRT) and feeling the impact of being so out of shape when I want to do things with my sporty teens. Very temped by the weight loss jabs but don't want to be on them long term. Would like to try them for 3-6 months ideally. So I'm wondering if you're left in a better place after taking them or if you just pile the weight back on because without them, all the cravings etc return?

Thanks everyone for your encouraging responses. I'm planning to order this evening. Just had a chat with my GP, who was incredibly supportive. Stressed that the key is to use WLI as a tool to build better lifestyle habits and had no concerns about me starting them. Good luck to everyone else on this journey!

I used them for 4 months to shift 3 stone and get me to a healthy BMI because I was just pipping 31 (am short).

I stopped taking MJ in December 2024 at 8st 11.6lb and by June 2025 I was 8st 4lb without any effort really as I’d used the time on MJ to overhaul my life. More activity and mindful eating. I weigh every day to keep me on track.

Fast-forward to now, a year later and I’m 8st 3.4lb this morning. I’ve only gone to 8st 6lb as a fluctuation once - and that was an after a week in an all inclusive resort last summer!

I never intended to stay on it long term, I don’t have food issues or mad cravings. I put on weight because I didn’t exercise and I ate whatever I wanted. Now I realise I can’t do that!

Best decision I ever made.