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Weight loss

For both men and women. Get weight loss tips and advice from our team of clinical experts and health coaches. Demystify the latest medication and chart a path to long-term weight loss.

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weight loss

6 minute read

How to keep the weight off after stopping medication

New weight loss medicines such as Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro have had all the hype in recent years due to their ability to effectively promote rapid weight loss. However, when you hit a healthy weight, you may wish to cease the medication.

weight loss

6 minute read

Weight fluctuations: why they happen and how to overcome them

There’s very little more frustrating in the world than stepping on the scale only to find that those two pounds you shed a week ago have come back with a vengeance, despite all your efforts to stick to a healthy routine.

weight loss

2 minute read

Hormones and hunger: why your appetite changes during your period

Getting extra hunger pangs during your menstrual cycle is normal, so there's no need to feel guilty. While snacking might be one way to respond, there are other solutions you can explore too.

weight loss

4 minute read

Physical vs emotional hunger: understanding the key differences

Although we often eat in response to physical hunger pangs, it’s also common to eat in response to our emotions. And it can be difficult to tell the difference between the two.

weight loss

3 minute read

Menopause and weight gain: causes and solutions

Weight gain is normal during menopause, affecting at least 50% of women. Understanding the symptoms and causes of menopausal weight gain can help you adapt your lifestyle to stay healthy and happy.

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weight loss

3 minute read

Hunger hormones: understanding ghrelin, leptin, and regulating your appetite

When it comes to your health, it’s easy to overlook one critical area: your hunger hormones. Ghrelin and leptin play crucial roles in regulating hunger and fullness. Understanding what these hormones are and how they work can help you manage your appetite effectively.

weight loss

4 minute read

Obesity: a disease, not a lifestyle choice

Obesity treatment is undergoing a radical transformation, fueled by the recognition that both biological and psychosocial factors play a role. This understanding is shaping new, more effective and compassionate strategies for treatment and care.

weight loss

2 minute read

Evaluating the effectiveness of Numan's Weight Loss Programme: a 90-day review

At Numan, we've always believed in a holistic approach to weight loss, combining medical treatments with behavioural changes and lifestyle support - and now, it's official. Our comprehensive 90-day retrospective study highlights just how effective this strategy can be.

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weight loss

3 minute read

Why we eat our feelings: the science behind emotional eating

Emotional eating is a common challenge that can lead to unwanted weight gain and a complicated relationship with food. It’s not about satisfying physical hunger but rather addressing emotional needs through eating.

weight loss

5 minute read

Louise: preparing for an active retirement with Numan’s Weight Loss Programme

Louise (49), wanted to be “fabulous at 50” but hit a roadblock when it came to her weight. With a big holiday to Grenada in the Caribbean on the horizon, she knew she needed a change.

weight loss

5 minute read

Andreea: weight loss success with Numan coaching

Andreea, Numan’s Office Experience Manager, took a break from her busy schedule of organising team socials, juggling snack demands, and entertaining the office dogs, to chat with us about her experience with Numan’s Weight Loss Programme.

weight loss

5 minute read

Chris: overcoming health challenges with Numan’s Weight Loss Programme

It was an eye-opener for Chris (50) when his doctor told him he had a blockage in his right coronary artery. After trying various weight loss methods, he was keen to try something new.

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5 minute read

How Numan’s Weight Loss Programme helped Guy become a healthier dad

Guy (46), who’s been on our Weight Loss Programme for the past 3 months, shares his challenges with weight and the positive changes he's made so far thanks to Numan.

weight loss

5 minute read

Ellen: from struggle to success with Numan’s Weight Loss Programme

Ellen (27), a tax lawyer who spends her spare time playing Dungeons and Dragons, took a break from battling tax loopholes and goblin hordes, to talk to us about her experience with Numan’s Weight Loss Programme.

weight loss

2 minute read

Why does my weight loss medication dose increase gradually?

If you’ve been prescribed Wegovy or Mounjaro for weight loss, you’ll start your treatment on the lowest dose before your clinician gradually increases the strength. Here's why.

Why does my wegovy mounjaro dose increase gradually

weight loss

2 minute read

Effective strategies and tips for managing weight with PCOS

Gaining and losing weight is often determined by factors out of your control. If you’re female, then one of those factors could be polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Weight gain is such a common effect of the condition that 80% of women in the USA with PCOS are reported to be overweight or obese.

weight loss

2 minute read

The importance of maintaining muscle mass during weight loss

You can’t overlook the importance of maintaining muscle mass during weight loss. It’s vital for supporting your general health and also helps to keep the weight off once you’ve lost it.

weight loss

3 minute read

A healthy balanced diet: the basics

Eggs are good for you. Eggs are bad for you. Carbs are out. Carbs are back. One day coconut oil is touted as a cure-all, the next it’s vilified. If your head is spinning from all the mixed messages surrounding healthy eating floating around online, you’re certainly not alone.