Losing Weight with an Injection
A quick solution with limitations
"Weight loss with an injection – it almost sounds too good to be true," many think when they hear about medications like Ozempic, Saxenda, or Mounjaro. These slimming injections are especially popular among people who want to lose weight quickly and with little effort. But what is the real story behind these drugs, and how do they work?
How Weight-Loss Injections Work
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic, Saxenda, and Mounjaro were originally developed to treat diabetes. They mimic the natural hormone GLP-1, regulate insulin release, stabilize blood sugar levels, and extend the feeling of satiety. This leads patients to automatically eat less, resulting in weight loss. But are they really the solution for long-term weight reduction?
Side Effects and Limitations
Not a harmless panacea
Weight-loss injections are not miracle solutions; they are medications with potential side effects. Studies like STEP-1 (semaglutide) and SURMOUNT-1 (tirzepatide) have shown that they can lead to weight loss. However, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and digestive issues often occur. Furthermore, there is a risk of weight regain after stopping the medication, especially if no other lifestyle changes are made.
Side effects are common and may affect long-term success. The cost of semaglutide injections also poses a challenge, as they are expensive and may not always be covered by health insurance.
Sustainable Weight Loss
Long-Term Solutions are Key
Dr Peter Gartner, Medical Director at Park Igls, emphasizes that the path to healthy weight loss requires a holistic approach. Modern Mayr Medicine combines dietary changes, targeted exercise, and additional methods like acupuncture or hypnotherapy for weight loss to promote long-term well-being.
While weight loss treatment with injections can be a valuable addition for patients with severe obesity, Dr Gartner believes that sustainable weight loss without medication is possible.
"Sustainable weight loss requires more than just an injection. In the long run, healthy nutrition, regular exercise, and a conscious lifestyle are key."
Alternatives to Weight-Loss Injections
Sustainable Weight Loss Without Medication
At Park Igls, the focus is on sustainable lifestyle changes – all without medication. The alternative at Park Igls is based on Modern Mayr Medicine, which not only promotes dietary changes but also the development of healthy habits to ensure long-term success.
In addition to dietary changes and exercise, hypnotherapy for weight loss and other therapeutic applications support stable weight management and address the psychological aspects of weight loss.
Summary
Fast, but not Sustainable
It’s tempting to rely on quick solutions like Ozempic or Mounjaro, but sustainable weight loss requires more than just an injection. Healthy habits, exercise, and dietary changes are the keys to long-term success.
Park Igls focuses on a holistic approach without medication that brings the body into a healthy balance in the long term. Those looking to lose weight without injections will find an ideal environment at Park Igls to achieve their health goals. A weight loss retreat or a stay at Park Igls offers valuable support to establish healthy habits and successfully lose weight in a healthy way.
About the author
Dr Peter R. Gartner
After studying medicine in Innsbruck and training as a general practitioner, Dr Gartner specialised in holistic medicine, nutritional medicine, acupuncture and hypnotherapy and has been practising diagnostics and therapy according to Dr F. X. Mayr with great success ever since. He is also a sought-after speaker at specialist conferences and has been sharing his knowledge on the Park Igls blog for many years.
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