Your appetite feels smaller. Your clothes fit differently. The number on the scale is gradually coming down.
If you are using prescribed weight-loss injections, these may be familiar changes. For suitable individuals, medication can support weight management as part of a doctor-guided plan that includes healthy eating and physical activity.
As your body changes, you may also start asking different questions: Am I keeping enough muscle? Am I eating well enough? Why does my skin feel looser?
Paying attention to your nutrition, strength and skin concerns can help you plan the next steps with your doctor.
Some weight-loss injections reduce appetite and help you feel full sooner. When portions become smaller, choosing nutritious foods becomes especially important.
Include protein-rich foods such as eggs, fish, chicken, tofu, beans or yoghurt. Add vegetables, fruit, wholegrains and suitable sources of healthy fats to keep your meals varied.
Simple adjustments can help:
Your protein and calorie needs depend on your age, activity level and medical history. A doctor or dietitian can help you plan suitable portions.
If persistent nausea, vomiting or poor appetite makes it difficult to eat or drink enough, contact your prescribing doctor so your treatment can be reviewed.
Weight loss can involve a reduction in both fat and lean tissue, which includes muscle. This can happen with different methods of weight loss, so supporting muscle is an important part of your overall plan.
Walking and other aerobic activities remain valuable. Adding resistance exercise gives your muscles a regular challenge and helps support strength.
Depending on your ability, this might include:
Start at a manageable level and progress gradually. If you have joint pain, balance difficulties or other medical concerns, seek guidance on suitable exercises.
Adequate protein and resistance training work together to support muscle during weight loss. Protein supplements alone do not replace the need to use and challenge your muscles.
A weighing scale shows your total weight, but it cannot tell you how much of a change comes from fat, muscle or body water.
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is a non-invasive assessment that estimates body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass and body water. It provides additional information to help you and your doctor track changes throughout your weight-loss journey.
For example, if your weight is decreasing alongside an estimated decline in muscle mass, your doctor may review your nutrition, exercise routine and treatment plan.
Hydration, recent meals and exercise can affect readings, so repeat assessments under similar conditions provide more useful comparisons than isolated measurements.
Your doctor will interpret the results alongside your strength, health history and overall progress. BIA estimates muscle mass; it does not directly measure how strong your muscles are.
For individuals interested in additional support for muscle toning, a doctor may consider high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology, or HIFEM.
HIFEM stimulates repeated, strong muscle contractions in targeted areas such as the abdomen and buttocks. These contractions occur while you rest during treatment, without having to perform movements such as sit-ups.
The treatment is designed to help build and tone muscles in these areas. Abdominal treatment focuses on muscles that form part of the core, while treatment of the buttocks targets the gluteal muscles.
For suitable individuals, HIFEM may complement an exercise and nutrition plan.
Before treatment, a doctor will review your medical history, any implanted devices and your goals to assess suitability.
As your body becomes smaller, loose skin may become more noticeable around areas such as the abdomen, upper arms, thighs or buttocks.
Changes in body contour may involve a combination of skin laxity, remaining fat and muscle tone. Understanding which factors are involved helps your doctor recommend an appropriate approach.
For suitable individuals, non-invasive radiofrequency and ultrasound skin tightening may be considered to improve skin firmness across different areas of the body.
This treatment uses controlled heating to encourage collagen remodelling over time. Treatment can be tailored to selected areas, including the abdomen, upper arms, thighs and buttocks, based on your concerns and the condition of the skin and underlying tissues.
Improvements develop gradually, and results vary. Non-invasive treatment generally offers more modest tightening than surgery and cannot remove large amounts of excess skin.
Your doctor can explain what is realistic based on the treatment area, degree of laxity and whether your weight is still changing.
Your follow-up appointments are an opportunity to discuss your appetite, energy, strength and how you feel during everyday activities. Skin laxity or changes in body contour can also be assessed if they concern you.
Depending on your needs, your care plan may include:
Additional treatments are optional and should be considered according to your medical suitability and personal goals. Regular review helps your doctor adjust your care as your needs change.
Speak with our doctors about a personalised weight-management review, including nutrition, muscle health, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and options for skin tightening.
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