So much fun Christmas Eating and drinking in January is taking its toll on your waistline, but this year more and more people are putting a serious damper on their holidays.
People across the UK fear that people with appetite suppressants like Munjaro will not be able to enjoy a ‘normal’ Christmas because they simply cannot eat and drink too much without feeling uncomfortably full.
It has led to a debate on social media as to whether it is better to skip the weekly scheduled injection or move in order to enjoy the party season.
Weight loss Influencers give advice Tiktok Talk about ‘personal choice’ and ‘doing what works for you’, along with reassurances that making adjustments to your schedule won’t stop you from reaching your weight loss goals.
However, while there is some flexibility in when to take jab, experts warn that fiddling with the schedule can have long-term consequences.
Speaking to MailOnline, Dr Matt Vickers, clinical director of Juniper, which offers GLP1s such as Munjaro along with health coaching, said: “Consistency of dosing is crucial for the drug to work effectively.
It comes in this week’s news Millions of people will be denied Although weight loss jabs ‘King Kong’ NHS The green light is being given to appoint.
The drug regulator found that less than one in ten patients who qualify for Mounjaro will receive healthcare in the next three years.
TikTok influencer Carly has revealed she can’t enjoy her favorite Ferrero Rocher this year because she uses a slimming pen.
To hit employee health plans, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says only 220,000 of the 3.4 million eligible patients are offered the drug as part of the initial rollout.
For those already taking Mounjaro, thanks to a personalized prescription, we’ll explain what the real consequences are for your weight loss goals if you change your dosage over Christmas.
Should you change the timing of your medication?
You can take it up to 96 hours after you miss a dose of your weight loss medication, but Dr. Vickers says this is a backup plan, not a long-term strategy.
‘The drug helps control weight and appetite by controlling your body’s response to hunger,’ he said. Frequent skipping or postponing of doses can lead to inconsistent results and interruptions in treatment effectiveness.
Additionally, if you miss a dose within a 96-hour window, constantly changing your schedule can cause your response to the drug to fluctuate, leading to more side effects or an inconsistent appetite response.
“Taking more than prescribed to make up for missed doses is also dangerous, as it can lead to unwanted side effects or adverse reactions.
Do you get hungry if you skip a dose?
If you were going to have a jab on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, but decided to delay, there’s no guarantee you’ll be hungrier.
Dr Vickers explains, ‘Your body may have adjusted to smaller portion sizes and a generally lower appetite without the immediate effects of the drug.
Danielle joins in on the dosing debate, a topic of discussion leading up to Christmas Day.
Even without taking your dose, your stomach will no longer adjust to larger portions, and you may still feel full or uncomfortable if you try to eat more than usual.
‘Ultimately, skipping doses will not produce the desired change in appetite, and your body’s long-term adjustment to the drug may still limit its ability to eat more.’
What are the possible side effects?
When there is a late dosing window, if you constantly adjust the schedule in December, your body may struggle to adjust as you resume your regimen in the new year.
“Continuous dose adjustments can lead to a return to the original side effects when restarting the drug, especially if those side effects were initially severe,” Dr. Vickers said.
This can include gastrointestinal issues such as nausea or abdominal pain. Also, stopping the medication and then resuming it may require adjusting the medication schedule, which is best done under the guidance of the healthcare provider to avoid complications.
Changing without professional guidance can lead to unpredictable side effects and weight loss results, so the line should be drawn to ensure consistency with prescribed dosage.
While some may argue that “it’s a personal choice”, the safest and most effective approach is to follow the program set by your doctor or weight loss provider, which will reduce the risk of failure and allow you to enjoy the holiday season.
Mounjaro users have taken to TikTok to argue the merits of not jabbing their Christmas party.
Are there any mental effects to consider?
“If the mindset around these drugs can be ‘paused’ or ‘adjusted’ based on convenience, it can harm the process of building sustainable habits that support weight loss even after you stop using the drug,” said Dr. Vickers.
He suggested that people who use the medicine should follow a ‘holistic approach’ by developing healthy eating and exercise habits.
“Approaching GLP-1 drugs as a tool for broader lifestyle changes is more likely to lead to sustained success,” he said.
“When used as part of a bigger picture that includes lasting changes in eating patterns and attitudes towards food, drugs can be supportive, but they should not be seen as a quick fix or something to be relied on occasionally.
‘Treatment as part of a holistic approach promotes consistency, better outcomes and a healthier relationship with food.’
