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Weight returns four times faster after stopping slimming jabs than after dieting

New research has been released by the British Medical Journal

Weight returns four times faster after stopping slimming jabs than after dieting
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08/01/2026 09:15 ‧ 3 hours ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Weight loss

New research suggests people who stop using weight-loss injections like Mounjaro or Wegovy regain weight four times faster than those who stop dieting and exercising.

Data from the British Medical Journal shows users can lose around 20% of their body weight on the jabs, but gain back about 0.8 kg (about 1.8 lbs) a month after stopping, based on an analysis of 37 studies involving more than 9,000 people comparing weight loss

As weight-loss medications become more accessible and widely used, experts warn that rapid or dramatic weight loss can also come with risks. While most of us are aware of the benefits of losing that extra weight, it is important to consider potential side effects when changes happen too quickly.

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