If You’re on a GLP-1, Why Do You Still Need a program like Medical Weight Loss Clinic?

GLP-1 medications have changed the landscape of weight loss in a great way, offering widespread weight loss success. For many patients, they offer an effective way to reduce appetite, control cravings, and jumpstart meaningful weight loss. But, is medication alone enough to maintain weight loss long term? The research, the experts and our 40 years of experience suggest the answer is NO!

GLP-1 Medications Are a Tool, Not a Complete Plan

GLP-1 medications can be highly effective, but they are not designed to work in isolation. Recent research highlights that they are not providing a permanent solution without making changes to nutrition and lifestyle habits. In fact, a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that weight regain is significantly more likely within the first two years after stopping GLP-1 medications.  https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-085304

This means that while GLP-1s can help with weight loss, maintaining those results requires additional support, structure, and sustainable habit changes.

How Medical Weight Loss Clinic Supports You on a GLP-1

We take a comprehensive approach to weight management. https://mwlc.com/how-it-works

  • Supportive products designed to complement GLP-1 therapy
    We offer products that help support nutrition, muscle mass retention, energy levels, and overall success while on any weight loss medication. https://mwlc.com/products

  • Guidance to manage and navigate side effects
    GLP-1s, as well as other weight loss medications, can come with side effects that may feel discouraging without proper support. Our team and our products can help patients manage these effects safely and comfortably so they can stay consistent with their progress.

  • Education and accountability
    Medication may reduce appetite, but it doesn’t automatically teach lifelong eating habits. We provide a structured diet plan and accountability to help patients understand what to eat, how to eat, and why those choices matter.

  • Building lasting food and lifestyle habits
    Our goal is not just weight loss, it’s weight maintenance. We focus on helping patients make realistic, sustainable changes that support long-term health, even if medication is reduced or discontinued in the future. https://mwlc.com/success-stories

Weight loss medications, including GLP-1s, can be an excellent starting point, but they are most effective when combined with professional guidance, education, and a structured program. Weight loss is not just about the number on the scale, it’s about creating habits that support your health for years to come.

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When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.