Weight loss treatment for men
Men carry weight differently, and often leave it later to act. UK-licensed GLP-1 treatment, prescribed by a registered pharmacist, with no GP appointment and discreet delivery.
Why weight works differently for men
Men tend to store fat around the organs rather than under the skin. That visceral fat is the type most linked to serious health risk, which is why acting on it matters.
Visceral fat
Men more often store fat deep around the abdomen and organs. This is the fat most strongly linked to type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Muscle and metabolism
Muscle burns more energy at rest than fat. As activity drops through the working years, so does muscle, and the same meals start to add weight.
Left later, not talked about
Men often reach a crisis point before seeking help. An online route means no waiting room and no awkward conversation, just a proper clinical assessment.
Appetite and food noise
Larger portions and constant snacking are habits, not failings. GLP-1 treatment quietens the appetite signals that make those habits hard to break.
Losing weight is not about willpower alone. When your appetite is working against you all day, the right medical support changes the odds.
How GLP-1 treatment can help
GLP-1 medicines such as Mounjaro and Wegovy are prescription-only treatments that support weight loss in suitable people. They are not a quick fix, and they are not right for everyone. Like all medicines they can cause side effects, so they are prescribed and supervised by a clinician who checks the treatment is safe and appropriate for you before you start.
The effect most men describe is simple. The constant background hunger quietens down, the second helpings and late-night picking ease off, and a normal-sized meal starts to feel like enough. When hunger is no longer fighting you all day, sensible eating stops feeling like a battle.
In clinical trials at 72 weeks, Mounjaro produced an average 22.5% reduction in body weight and Wegovy an average of 20.7%. Individual results vary depending on your starting weight, your dose, your lifestyle and how long you stay on treatment.
Treatments
Suitability is decided by our prescribing pharmacist after a clinical assessment. Generally, GLP-1 treatment is considered for adults with a BMI over 30, or over 27 with a weight-related health condition.
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
- Average 22.5% body weight loss at 72 weeks
- Dual-action GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist
- Weekly injection
Wegovy
Semaglutide
- Average 20.7% body weight loss at 72 weeks
- GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Weekly injection
What helps alongside the medicine
The medicine does one part. These four habits do the rest, and protect the muscle that keeps your metabolism working.
Prioritise protein
Protein at every meal protects muscle and keeps you full for longer, so the reduced appetite works in your favour.
Keep moving
Daily walks and simple strength work two or three times a week hold on to muscle and protect your metabolism.
Cut the liquid calories
Beer, fizzy drinks and large coffees add up fast. Trimming these is often the quickest early win.
Stay supervised
Prescriptions are reviewed every 3 months, so your dose and progress are monitored and side effects managed early.
Men's weight loss: your questions
Want to read more about weight loss and GLP-1 medication?
Read our Weight Loss Health GuideFind out if treatment is right for you
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