05/01/2026
Why:
Injectable weight-management drugs (like GLP-1 agonists) can be highly effective for short- to medium-term weight loss, but results often depend on continued use, and stopping the medication commonly leads to regain. They help appetite regulation but don’t teach lifelong habits.
Dietitian-led care builds sustainable skills: balanced eating, portion awareness, behaviour change, habit building, emotional regulation, meal planning, budgeting, and understanding your relationship with food.
Studies consistently show that long-term success and overall health improvements (energy, metabolic markers, relationship with food, quality of life) come from ongoing lifestyle behaviour support, not medication alone.
Best outcomes actually occur when both are combined, but if you had to pick one for long-term health, the dietitian wins.