Behavioral strategies proven effective for weight maintenance include consistent self-monitoring of weight (at least weekly), food logging, regular meal patterns, and cognitive behavioral techniques to address emotional eating and environmental triggers
Fiber considerations for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Semaglutide is the most widely prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist, and its side effect profile is well documented
Weight loss is not a side effect but the primary endpoint
Pharmacological interventions are more limited, with antidepressants such as duloxetine (a serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor) or amitriptyline (a tricyclic antidepressant) sometimes considered
A recent report from PwC UK suggests millions more people could start using them over the next few years, with knock-on effects for food, drink, retail, fitness and hospitality