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Medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 20 August 2026. You’re hearing more and more about it. On social media, in the news, perhaps even from friends or colleagues: GLP-1. But what exactly is it, and what does it actually do in your body? For many people, it remains a vague concept that’s somehow […]

Medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 13 August 2026. You’re so close. After weeks on a strict diet, you’re finally seeing results on the scales. And then, a few months later, you’re back where you started — or even heavier than before. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 6 August 2026. More and more people are successfully losing weight. But that’s when the questions really start. What do you do once you’ve reached your goal? Why does it feel as though your body is working harder to put the weight back on than to lose it? And how do you ensure that

Medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 30 July 2026. You don’t need to be in an extreme situation to seek help with losing weight. Many people who turn to WeightConsult have been struggling with their weight for years: they eat healthily, exercise regularly, and yet still fail to achieve lasting results. So it’s only natural that you

Medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 23 July 2026. You’ve probably already made several attempts. A diet that worked well at first, but which you ended up slipping back into after a few months. An exercise plan that you started with the best of intentions, but which was shelved after just a week or two of being busy

Medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 9 July 2026. You’re mindful of what you eat. You get enough exercise. In short, you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do. And yet, week after week, the scales keep showing the same number. You eat healthily, you exercise, and yet the scales won’t budge. So what’s going wrong?

Written and medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 16 June 2026. Saxenda contains liraglutide and is administered as a daily subcutaneous injection. You do not start on the full dose straight away. The dose is increased in five weekly steps, from 0.6 mg on day one to 3.0 mg after approximately one month. That

Written and medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 16 June 2026. Ozempic is not suitable for everyone. Sometimes this is due to side effects, sometimes due to the indication, and sometimes due to personal preference. There are several ways to lose weight under medical supervision. Other GLP-1 medication is one option, but certainly not the only one. Below you can read about the alternatives available,

Written and medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 16 June 2026. Wegovy often causes side effects, particularly in the first few weeks and whenever the dose is increased. Most are mild and resolve on their own. Stomach and bowel complaints are the most common. A small group of people experience these symptoms for longer. An even smaller group develop a

Medically reviewed by W. van Donselaar, doctor, BIG 79020681301, on 15 June 2026. People often ask about experiences with Wegovy. How do you feel during the first few weeks? When do you start to notice the effects? How severe are the side effects? Below, you can read about patterns identified in the STEP study and from our online check-ins. No ‘before and after’ photos and no weight loss stories from individual users.