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When Will the Weight Loss Start?

Don’t Just Wait for It. Work with It.


Here’s the truth: Anyone can eat smaller portions while the jab is active. That part’s easy.


What’s harder? Thinking about what you’re eating. If your old normal was fast food, takeout, kids’ leftovers, and you’re just eating less of that now, guess what happens when you stop the medication?


You’ll eat more of it again. And the weight will come back.


This is your window. The medication gives you breathing room. Appetite control. Mental space to think.

Use it.


Start asking:


✅ What do I want my normal to look like?

✅ What foods nourish me without making me miserable?

✅ How do I want to eat when I’m not on the jab?


You don’t have to solve it all today. But you do have to think about it eventually.


If you need support, check out our Tuning In section. It covers lifestyle and mindset, food and nutrition and even home workouts for beginners. Because weight loss isn’t just about losing. It’s about building something you can hold on to after the medication stops.


Bottom Line


If you’re standing on the scale in week one or two, annoyed it hasn’t budged? Don’t let that disappointment call the shots. There’s no universal timeline, no “correct” number of kilos per week and no magic promise. But there is a process.


Trust it. Pay attention to the small shifts. Use the space this gives you to build better habits. You started this journey for a reason. Don’t forget it.


You’ve already taken the first step. Now let your body and your choices do the rest.


We’re here for you. 💛

It Doesn’t Just Flip “ON”


GLP-1 meds don’t knock out hunger instantly.


They work over time, by changing signals between your gut and brain. The appetite suppression builds gradually.


For some, there’s an obvious moment:


“I’m full — and I actually want to stop.”

For others, it’s more subtle:


Pausing halfway through a meal.Realising you’re not snacking out of boredom.Pushing the plate away without drama.

Those quiet shifts are easy to overlook if you’re only staring at the scale. But they matter. They’re the foundation.


Your First Wins Might Be Invisible on the Scale


You want the number to move. Of course you do. But ask yourself: What’s actually changing?


  • Feeling less stuffed after meals

  • Fastening your jeans without sucking your tummy in

  • Food noise getting quieter


These are the first signs that you’re regaining control. They don’t always show up as big drops on the scale right away, but they are real progress.

You took your first dose. Maybe last week. Maybe a few days ago.


And you’re asking the question everyone’s thinking, even if they don’t say it out loud:


“When do I actually start losing weight?”

Good question. Let’s answer it properly.


This isn’t a magic switch. It’s medicine. It doesn’t work the same for everyone. And how you approach these first weeks can shape your entire experience.


There’s No Standard Timeline


If you’re looking for a guarantee, “you’ll lose X kilos by day 10”, you won’t find it here.


Some people see the scale drop in week one. Others don’t see much for a couple of weeks.


A lot depends on you. Your body, your history with dieting and how you eat before the medication kicks in fully.


If you’re the type who always loses quickly once you're strict about food, chances are you’ll see that pattern here too. The difference is that the medication can make sticking to those changes easier.


If you’ve always experienced slow, steady weight loss, then expect that. The jab won’t rewrite your biology, it will help you work with it.

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1 Jul 2025

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12 Aug 2025

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