Weight loss has never been more accessible than now, as we enter 2025. This year could well be the year you no longer have to step on the scales with a pit in your stomach. That’s because, due to huge strides in scientific research and clinical trials, this is the era where effective and sustainable weight loss solutions are widely available.
From evidence-based techniques to practical advice, the nurse-led medical weight loss team at Bodyline have put together the tips they offer our clients to ensure they stick to their goals. Weight loss doesn’t have to be a failed New Year’s resolution anymore, and with the help of supported medical weight health management programmes at Bodyline, your goals are no longer out of reach!
That’s why our expert team has compiled the advice we offer to encourage a habit-forming weight loss journey, making it easier to stick to your a New Year’s Resolutions.
2025: The year of medical weight loss treatments
Throughout 2024, social media, news outlets, and media personalities have all been talking about one thing – weight loss injections.
You may know them as skinny pens, fat jabs, slimming injections, or Ozempic, but as a matter of fact, these prescription medications should be known by their active ingredients: semaglutide or tirzepatide.
These medications have been revolutionary for tackling obesity and have changed the public perception that weight is something that can be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Healthcare professionals and other major players are finally acknowledging the physiological difficulties of weight loss due to factors completely out of our control.
It could be down to hormonal imbalances, genetic predispositions, metabolism, or even your job and lifestyle.
Weight loss injection work by mimicking a hormone produced in the stomach after meals which makes us feel full and reducing our caloric intake. However, users also report it reducing their cravings and takes that constant “food noise” away from the equation – allowing them to focus on building habits for sustainable weight loss.
Studies have shown that 68 weeks using GLP-1 receptor injections like semaglutide can produce up to 20% loss in body weight. These promising treatment options improve weight health, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, lead to weight loss, and when used alongside support, can provide life changing habits so weight loss is sustained.
However, these treatments are not magic, they must be used alongside serious lifestyle alterations in diet, physical movement, and attitudes towards health.
Nurse-led Tips for Successful Weight Loss in the New Year
Each tip is tried and tested by our wonderful team of specialist medical weight loss nurses, who as part of the Bodyline team have helped over 100,000 people reach their weight loss goals.
“Try to be realistic and make sure that your goal is achievable, you can do this by setting yourself a few smaller goals rather than one major one.” – Sarah, Bodyline Team
There’s no use setting a resolution of going from a size 20 to a size 8 as that is a huge goal and could lead to disappointment when results aren’t coming as quickly as you’d desire. This is a great tip to keep in mind when setting your resolution!
“Have prompts all over the house, (like the fridge) or at work (like in your work diary) to remind you of your goals and why you want to achieve them.” – Aisha, Bodyline Specialist Nurse
In the beginning of total lifestyle transformations, when habits are not yet set, having helpful reminders around you can be a great way to keep your motivations at the front of your mind.
So many diets fail in early stages as life gets in the way and distractions come into the picture, but by keeping prompts around your house or at your work desk, you will be more likely to stick to your goals as you are reminded of why you began in the first place.
“You can keep yourself accountable by telling someone who will help to motivate you or someone who really matters to you. Voice out your goals to them and they can help to keep you on track.” – Aisha, Bodyline Specialist Nurse
Telling your nearest and dearest your goals, desires, and motivations can help offer you support along this change, as well as provide you with an additional layer of accountability.
“Try a 1Lb jar – some of the Bodyline staff collect a jar of pebbles, one for each 1lb they have lost. This is a nice way to visibly see how much you are losing, even when you can’t see it on your body yet” – Katie, Bodyline Specialist Nurse
Visual representations of your weight loss goals can help you when you’re feeling low or unmotivated, or simply aren’t seeing the changes as quick as you would like.
“Reframe those negative voices! Write down 3 things that you like about yourself on sticky notes and stick them next to your mirror. We all have down days where we can’t see the positive in our bodies, so having these notes will remind you of how wonderful you are.” Katie, Bodyline Specialist Nurse
These visible cues will be brilliant for improving how you see your weight loss journey and how you see yourself. Half of the journey is about pushing for mental changes as well as physical changes. It’s one thing to say you need to start walking 10,000 steps a day, it’s another thing to actually work up the courage and discipline to do it.
Believing in yourself and not tying your self-worth into your weight, are two very important elements of successful weight loss.
“Hibernate this winter! We need sleep and low stress to be able to lose weight as high cortisol levels slow weight loss! Use the first winter months of the year to honour your body’s needs by setting proper sleep routines and exploring new ways to improve stress levels.” – Katie, Bodyline Specialist Nurse
One sure fire way to improve both sleep and stress levels, as Katie said, is by introducing meditation or yoga for 10 minutes each day before bed. You can find helpful meditation videos and yoga tutorials on YouTube, or audio-guided meditations wherever you listen to podcasts.
To find out more about how Bodyline’s weight health nurses could support your weight loss journey call today 0800 995 6036 or complete an online form for a call back.
Contact Bodyline today to find out more about our safe and effective weight loss programmes and range of treatment options.
