What Is The Cost Of Putting Off Weight Loss?

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09 Jan What Is The Cost Of Putting Off Weight Loss?

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The UK is facing a growing obesity crisis, with two-thirds of adults now classified as overweight or obese. Not only is this harmful for the population’s health, but the epidemic comes with an economic price tag, as the cost of obesity in the UK has soared from £58bn in 2020 to £98bn. As the nation grapples with this health challenge, a new survey has revealed that many people are struggling to reach their goals, even putting off taking action. In this article we’ll explore some of the reasons for putting off weight loss, and how to overcome them.

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HALF OF ADULTS HAVE PUT OFF WEIGHT LOSS

A recent survey commissioned by Slimming World has uncovered that 50% of UK adults have postponed attempts to lose weight. Even more concerning, 22% of respondents admitted to delaying their weight loss efforts for three years or more. This procrastination is not without consequences, as many report that the delay has negatively impacted their health and even led to further weight gain.

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WHAT IMPACT DOES DELAYING WEIGHT LOSS HAVE?

The longer obesity persists, the higher the risk of developing related health issues such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. Whatsmore, children living with obesity are approximately five times more likely to become adults living with obesity, perpetuating the cycle.

HOW MANY PEOPLE WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Despite putting it off, the desire to lose weight remains strong among UK adults. The survey found that 43% of respondents are unhappy with their size, and a significant 70% express a desire to improve their health. However, there’s a clear disconnect between intention and action, with 42% of adults thinking about losing weight at least once a week without taking concrete steps.

WHAT STOPS PEOPLE STARTING?

Reasons for delaying are complex and vary from one person to the next. Many people (38%) report waiting for a ‘final straw’ before deciding to take action. Psychological factors play a crucial role, with fear of failure and comfort with familiar habits contributing to procrastination. In short: many find it too hard to go it alone.

ARE WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS THE ANSWER?

While weight loss drugs have gained significant attention recently, they are not without controversy. The survey revealed that 48% of UK adults would not consider using medication or weight loss drugs. Concerns include potential side effects (32%), uncertainty about the substances involved (23%), and doubts about long-term efficacy (21%). NHS England’s medical director, Professor Stephen Powis, has expressed alarm at reports of people using these drugs as a “quick fix” without proper medical supervision.  

INTELLIGENT WEIGHT LOSS

As a team of nutritionists who specialise in weight loss, we take a comprehensive approach to weight loss. Kim Pearson’s Intelligent Weight Loss Method is a personalised, evidence-based programme designed to help clients achieve sustainable weight loss. It combines five key pillars: tailored nutrition, health optimisation strategies, lifestyle changes, mindset coaching, and supportive accountability. By addressing the root causes of weight challenges, our method promotes healthy habits, improved metabolic function, and long-term results, ensuring clients lose weight effectively and maintain it over time.

Personalised advice and support one of our qualified nutritionists can help you to lose weight and keep it off for good, whether or not you’re considering weight loss medications. 

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The sooner you make positive change, the soon you can enjoy a healthier, less stressful life. If you’re ready to overcome your weight challenges, achieve your goal weight and maintain it long term, we can help. You can use this link to book in for a complimentary call today. This is an opportunity to talk through your challenges with a member of our team and decide together whether one of our Intelligent Weight Loss programmes is right for you. Or contact us to request a copy of our brochure and we will get back to you soon.

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Nikki is our Practice Manager, managing our team and heading up the day-to-day running of our clinic.

 

Coming from a background in town planning, Nikki is involved in the strategic development of our practice, continually ensuring we are delivering the very best service to our clients.


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Stéphanie is a skilled nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner with additional training in eating disorders, disordered eating and obesity. She believes that working towards both physiological and mental health is key in achieving optimum wellbeing.

 

Stéphanie’s personal experience of emotional eating and the ongoing struggle to find the right support led her to combine the science of nutrition with behavioural coaching to motivate and empower her clients. She specialises in helping people who struggle with their weight and their relationship with food. She helps them develop a healthier and more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.

 

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Working with Inna you will benefit from her in-depth knowledge of female health and hormones. She will support you in developing a healthy diet, lifestyle and mindset that ensures you reach your ideal weight and maintain it in the years to come.

 

Inna is passionate about food with a wide repertoire of delicious healthy recipes and meal ideas to ensure your weight loss journey is as enjoyable as possible!

 

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Ania is a firm believer that improving your health and losing weight should be a positive, empowering journey, not one centred around deprivation.

 

After being diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions in her twenties, Ania spent several years educating herself on the power of food and nutrition. She put it all into practise and changed her diet and lifestyle, reversing her endometriosis and thyroid disease. After experiencing such a significant improvement in her health, Ania had a big desire to help others. She embarked on a four year journey to study nutrition, graduating from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition with distinction.

 

Ania specialises in autoimmunity and works with clients who have underlying health issues preventing successful weight loss. Her expertise enables her to successfully support our clients with conditions such as hypothyroidsm (underactive thyroid), PCOS and diabetes. 

 

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