What are the 10 Most Effective Drugs for Weight Loss? In this article we will describe the 10 best drugs for weight loss. Not all are available in the UK. There is not really a ‘best one’....
Does Exercise Make You Lose Weight? Does exercise really lead to weight loss? Discover 5 key facts explaining why diet matters more than workouts for losing weight – and what actually works. Doe...
What is a Desired Human Weight? In modern healthcare, there is no single “normal” weight that applies to everyone. Instead, doctors use a desired weight range based on factors like height...
When Are You Lightest In The Day? (When You Should Weigh Yourself) People are lightest early in the morning – just after waking up and before eating or drinking anything. 7-8am is a good time. T...
10 Ways To Cut 500 Calories a Day Weight loss is not easy – but it is possible. Here are 10 practical, evidence-informed ways to reduce around 500 calories a day, written for an informed patient...
How to Lose Weight: 2000-Calorie Rule Written by Dr Andrew Stein, Consultant Physician (Hospital Specialist), UHCW Coventry. Last updated: July 2026 Many of my patients have diabetes, high blood press...
How much to allow (subtract) for clothing when you weigh yourself (1.5kg) About 1.5kg (3 pounds). If you are trying to lose weight, and calorie counting, you may be weighing yourself on different scal...
Can You Be ‘Fat but Fit’? Metabolic Health vs. Body Weight The question of whether one can be ‘fat and healthy’ is at the heart of a major shift in modern medicine. While tradi...
Body mass index (BMI) – what are the pros and cons? Body mass index (BMI) is a useful screening tool for obesity and being overweight. But it has some limitations (see below). It is thought to r...
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: Everything You Need to Know in 2026 If you’ve heard of “the skinny jab,” you’ve likely heard of Ozempic and Mounjaro. These medications have revolutionized the treatm...
