GLP-1 Medicines for Weight: What They Are and What They Are Not
GLP-1 medicines are licensed add-ons to diet and activity for some people with obesity. NHS rules are tighter than FDA labels. They are not a cosmetic...
Section
Weight Management
Energy balance, body composition and what actually sticks
Calorie needs, deficits, plateaus, body-composition measures and the behavioural side of keeping weight off, without crash-diet promises. Includes sourced reviews of tracking apps and programmes.
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All
Practical guide 27
Data-backed list 2
How-to / routine 3
Science explainer 11
Comparison 3
Yo-Yo Dieting: Health Effects and How to Step Off the Cycle
Yo-yo dieting is repeated loss and regain. Evidence of extra heart harm is mixed. NHLBI still supports modest, supported loss when obesity is present.
Weight Maintenance After Loss: Habits That Survive Real Life
After loss, the body needs less energy. NIDDK, CDC and NICE describe weekly checks, repeatable meals, and more walking—not a second crash diet.
A Sustainable Weight Loss Pace: Why Slower Is Usually Safer
NHS and CDC describe about 0.5–1 kg, or 1–2 pounds, a week as a usual planning pace. Translate that into meals, walks, and a 12-week review—not a cras...
How to Measure Your Waist for Health Risk, Not Fashion
NICE places the tape between the lowest rib and the hips, after a normal breath out. Compare waist with height, not with a jeans label.
Fastic Review Is the Intermittent Fasting App Worth It?
A source-reviewed Fastic review of dated prices, store ratings and privacy labels. Not a lab test.
Body Composition Versus Scale Weight: What Each Can Tell You
A home scale reports total mass. Body composition tools estimate fat, muscle, and bone. Use both as context, not as a weekly verdict on your worth.
How Often to Weigh Yourself If You Track Weight
NHS-style weekly weighing reduces noise from water and salt. Use the same morning routine, then judge four readings together—not one dramatic morning.
Emotional Eating Versus Hunger: How to Tell Them Apart
Physical hunger builds and many foods would do. Emotional eating often arrives fast and wants one food. Use a 15-minute HALT check, not shame.
Stress Eating: A Practical Guide Without Shame
Stress eating is a coping habit, not a character flaw. Keep regular meals, use an 8-minute pause, and skip the shame spiral.
Sleep and Weight Regulation: Appetite, Routine and Recovery
Short nights can raise hunger and pull you toward quicker foods. Protect a 7-hour sleep opportunity, eat a planned breakfast, and keep walks small.
Alcohol and Weight: Calories, Hunger and Sleep
Alcohol adds liquid calories, can raise hunger after drinks, and can fragment sleep. Use NHS drink figures and small swaps, not a promised result.