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The nifty timing trick to BOOST weight loss on fat jabs – and 6 mistakes to avoid
IT sometimes feels like everyone’s on fat loss jabs these days – from celebs like Jeremy Clarkson and Sharon Osbourne, to Steve down the road.
And while they’re working wonders for some, the so-called ‘magic’ fat-melting effects don’t seem to happen for everyone.
Some users have even taken to social media to vent their fears after the supposed “miracle” jabs appeared to stop working.
“I’ve been on the meds for about eight months and all of a sudden it just stopped working,” one user who claimed to be taking Wegovy said.
Another replied: “I’m the exact same. I lost 40 pounds and then it stayed the same, which I was fine with.
“But then it suddenly stopped working and my appetite came back — worse than before. Now I’ve gained back 20lbs (about a stone and a half). It’s awful.”
A pharmacist has suggested the issue could be down to the time of day you take the medicines.
The drugs are part of a class known as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They mimic a natural gut hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, curb appetite, and slow digestion so you stay fuller for longer.
About 1.5 million people take the jabs, such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy to deal with conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
They have been rolled out on the NHS in the past year for people with a high BMI, but only if prescribed through specialist weight-management services.
They are also available on prescription from GPs, private clinics and pharmacies.
Are you jabbing correctly?
If you’re not seeing results, it could also be down to using the pen incorrectly, says Ana Carolina Goncalves, a pharmacist at Pharmica in Holborn, London.
But also, another common mistake is injecting the jab in the same spot each time.
“People often default to injecting in the same spot over and over, but this can cause local irritation or even small lumps of fat under the skin (lipohypertrophy), Dr Wyllie explains.
“This can affect how well the medication is absorbed and make it less effective.”
She recommends rotating injection sites between the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm, and even picking different spots within those zones.
Ana explains how to use the pens correctly: Attach a fresh needle and turn the dial to the priming setting (usually shown with a droplet symbol or small number).
And even if you’re sure you’re jabbing correctly, there are plenty of other mistakes that could be tripping you up.
Here are the other slip-ups that could be stopping weight loss from happening:
1. Time it right
Are you choosing the right day to take your jab?
One common mistake is expecting it to work instantly.
For example, taking it right before a takeaway, special occasion, or big night out in the hope it will stop you from overindulging.
Jason Murphy, head of pharmacy and weight loss expert at Chemist4U, says: “Taking the jab right before a takeaway or party won’t automatically stop you from indulging.
“Weight loss injections need time to build up in your system.
“They don’t blunt your appetite immediately after injection.
“It usually takes a few days to start feeling a difference, and several weeks for the full effects to settle in.”
Inject your dose mid-week if you plan for a heavier weekend.
2. Don’t quit it
One big mistake some people make with skinny jabs is to stop using them too suddenly.
Mital Thakrar, a pharmacist from Well Pharmacy, warns this can lead to rapid weight regain.
“There’s a tendency to ditch weight-loss treatments as soon as you reach your desired weight,” he says. “But that’s not our advice.”
A recent University of Oxford study found people typically return to their original weight within 10 months of stopping treatment, especially if lifestyle changes weren’t firmly established.
“Without the appetite suppression, hunger and cravings return quickly,” Mr Thakrar explains.
This includes healthier eating, which means cutting out junk food and alcohol while increasing protein and fibre, as well as exercising regularly.
“Building habits like these during treatment is key for sustaining results.
“Many patients see improvements in blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure,” he says.
But stopping too soon can reverse these gains if weight creeps back.
Here are the six other mistakes you could be making…
3. Drink more water!
If you’re not seeing results, you might be missing the oldest rule in the book – drinking enough water.
“Dehydration is a common, yet indirect, side effect of weight loss injections,” Dr Crystal Wyllie, GP at Asda Online Doctor, says.
It’s something patients themselves have noticed. One Reddit user on Wegovy wrote: “I used to drink 3.5 litres of water every day, sometimes even more, but recently I’m struggling to reach even half that amount.
“I can tell how dehydrated [I am] but I still can’t get more water down.”
The drugs dull appetite, and in doing so, they can also blunt thirst signals.
Yet hydration is crucial for the body to function properly.
“Aim for two to three litres per day, sipping regularly, not just when thirsty,” Dr Wyllie explains.
“Hydration supports metabolism, digestion, and can reduce side effects like headaches, nausea and constipation.”
And even minor side effects, such as bloating or fatigue, can derail progress.
“Drinking enough water, increasing fibre slowly, and gentle exercise can help constipation,” he adds.
“If needed, over-the-counter remedies are an option, but talk to a pharmacist if symptoms persist.”
4. Eat the right foods
If the jabs are working, you shouldn’t feel the urge to overeat at mealtimes.
But skipping meals altogether can backfire, warns Dr Huang.
He explains: “If a person becomes extremely malnourished, their body goes into an emergency conservation state where their metabolism is slowed down to the extent that weight loss may plateau.
“It also makes the weight loss very unsustainable in the long term, and there can be a bounce-back effect when patients re-feed.”
In other words, starving yourself will slow down your metabolism, making it harder to lose weight but easier to regain once you stop using the jabs.
The goal is not starvation, which can have negative effects on brain, bone, muscles and long-term health
David Huang
“The goal is not starvation, which can have negative effects on brain, bone, muscles and long-term health,” Dr Huang says.
Kirsten says up to 80 per cent of her weight-loss clients skip breakfast, thinking it will help speed up weight loss, but it instead leaves you running on empty.
“It may seem harmless, but going too long without food can cause your blood sugar to drop and that signals stress to the body,” she warns.
“In response, your system releases cortisol, your primary stress hormone, which then tells your liver to release stored sugar into your bloodstream.
“This can lead to a blood sugar spike even though you haven’t eaten, which can lead to more cravings and so more weight gain.”
5. Food for thought
A key mistake with weight-loss jabs is not eating the right foods.
Since you’re eating less, it’s even more important to make sure your body is properly fuelled.
“You can’t chase weight-loss treatments with burgers and expect miracles,” warns Mital Thakrar, a pharmacist from Well Pharmacy.
“Cut out sugary drinks and alcohol and focus on whole foods, lean proteins, fibre, and hydration.”
Protein, including lean meats, fish, eggs, beans, and tofu, protects muscles while fibre – found in fruit, vegetables, and nuts – keeps you fuller, stabilises blood sugar, and supports gut health.
Dr Vishal Aggarwal, Healthium Clinics, says: “Reduced protein intake can cause muscle loss rather than fat loss.
“Maintaining protein helps preserve muscle, supports metabolic health, and promotes sustainable weight loss.”
The 18 ways to keep the weight off AFTER fat jabs
WHILE fat jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy have helped millions shift the pounds, experts warn many pile the weight back on once they stop.
Here are 18 tricks from nutritionist Alison Bladh, weight-loss coach Piroska Cavell and PT Monty Simmons to stop the “bounce-back”.
1. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Mindset is everything, says Piroska. Remember you’re in control – you’ve built healthy habits, and they don’t vanish when the jabs stop.
2. DITCH DIET TALK
Forget phrases like “I’ve been bad” or “fallen off the wagon”. Piroska says focus on health and energy, not old-fashioned diet guilt.
3. PLAN FOR TRIGGERS
Know what situations spark overeating, whether it’s stress or parties. Piroska suggests prepping with healthy food first to keep cravings in check.
4. DON’T FEAR FOOD
Skipping meals backfires. Piroska says regular, balanced meals keep blood sugar steady and cravings away.
5. STOP SELF-SABOTAGE
Holidays and birthdays aren’t failure points. Piroska says enjoy them and then simply return to your normal routine.
6. KEEP A DIARY
Writing down meals and moods can keep you accountable. Piroska says it’s a powerful tool to spot patterns and prevent slips.
7. PACK IN PROTEIN
Alison says start your day with protein – eggs, yoghurt or salmon. It helps reduce hunger later and keeps you fuller for longer.
8. EAT GOOD FATS
Healthy fats from nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil regulate appetite and make meals more satisfying, says Alison.
9. BOOST YOUR GUT
Alison recommends fibre-rich veg, beans and fermented foods like kefir or sauerkraut. They support gut health and may naturally stimulate GLP-
10. HIDE THE JUNK
Processed snacks are a danger once cravings return. Alison says keep them out of the house and stock up on healthy options.
11. PLAN AHEAD
Batch cook, prep quick meals and plan tomorrow’s food tonight. Alison says preparation stops last-minute binges.
12. SMART SNACKS
Alison suggests Greek yoghurt, boiled eggs or nuts instead of sugary snacks. They keep hunger at bay without blood sugar spikes.
13. START EXERCISING NOW
Simmons says don’t wait until you come off jabs to get moving. Build the routine early so it’s already a habit.
14. PICK UP WEIGHTS
Strength training preserves muscle and burns more calories. Monty says aim for two or three full-body sessions a week.
15. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Logging reps, runs or weights shows progress. Monty says it keeps you motivated and helps you push further.
16. STAY CONSISTENT
Life gets busy, but Monty says set non-negotiable training days. Even short sessions beat skipping altogether.
17. MIX IT UP
To stay interested long-term, Monty recommends trying new sports or cardio — from swimming to cycling or tennis.
18. LIVE LIKE A FIT PERSON
Monty says support your lifestyle with good sleep, less booze and active habits. Treats are fine, but keep your routine healthy.
6. Move it
It’s easy to see the jabs as a quick fix and let them do the heavy lifting.
“People might slow down or stop exercising altogether,” says Mr Thakrar.
“But exercise helps maintain muscle mass during weight loss, improves insulin sensitivity, and boosts mood and metabolism.”
Just 30 minutes of walking a day can help the meds work better by lowering blood pressure and improving overall well-being, he says.
Exercising to preserve muscle mass can help shape your body as you lose weight, which may be crucial if you are experiencing excess skin.
Are you eligible for fat jabs on the NHS?
TO be eligible for NHS weight loss injections, you typically need a high BMI (Body Mass Index) and a number of weight-related health conditions.
A BMI of 40 or more is usually required, or a BMI of 37.5 or more for certain ethnic groups.
For individuals from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean ethnic backgrounds, a lower BMI of 37.5 or higher may be considered due to increased health risks at lower BMI levels within these groups.
Additionally, you must have at least three or four of the following conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Abnormal blood fats
These injections are generally provided with a structured weight management programme that includes lifestyle support.
If you’re looking to access weight loss injections on the NHS, discuss your options with your GP.
‘Frozen bodies, mystery blood splatters & cop blackout’ – I investigated dark Essex Boys murders plaguing sleepy village
STARING at three dead bodies blasted to pieces inside a Range Rover, Peter Theobald was unaware he’d stumbled upon “the most notorious crime scene in British history”.
The ‘Essex Boys murders‘ have captivated thousands of internet sleuths for decades, but now those who lived through the infamous gangland hit have revealed what they believe really happened – and thrown up fresh riddles in the mysterious case.
From questions about the ‘blood splatter’ to claims the victims’ bodies had ‘frozen’ and a “shocking” police blackout, the 30-year-old massacre has lingered long in the minds of locals in sleepy Rettendon – even if they are desperate to forget.
When Peter and his gamekeeper Ken Jiggins found the blue Range Rover on December 6, 1995, while headed out to feed his farm’s 800 pheasants ahead of a game shoot, they presumed the three men inside had fallen asleep.
“They were parked in front of us, so my friend got out to ask them to move but they weren’t going to move… because they had been shot,” Peter, 74, tells The Sun.
“That’s how we found them. It was graphic, not the sort of thing you’d expect to find on a normal trip out… for the next few weeks it was just bedlam.”
The deceased were all gangsters known for peddling ecstasy at the height of the UK’s drug-fuelled rave scene in the 90s and it’s believed a drug deal row led to their Mafia movie-like murder.
Tony Tucker, 38, was the head of a security firm, who controlled the drugs trade in Essex nightclubs; Craig Rolfe, 26, was a violent cocaine addict, born in Holloway Prison; and Pat Tate, 37, was an 18-stone man-mountain found with heroin, coke, cannabis and steroids in his system when he died.
The criminals were lured to quiet Workhouse Lane, on White House Farm, which was owned by Peter and his brother Bill, where shotgun-wielding assassins ambushed them from the bushes in a “brutal gangland execution”.
Jack Whomes and Michael ‘Angel of Death’ Steele were jailed for life for the murders in 1998 after drug dealer turned supergrass ‘Fat Darren’ Nicholls claimed to have been their getaway driver.
However, the former BT engineer’s testimony, which was a key part of the case, followed the police investigation stalling and his arrest for being found with 10kg of weed in his van.
Appeal Court judges would later say Nicholls had a “corrupt” relationship with his Essex police handler.
More questions arose due to the career criminal killers always protesting their innocence and launching multiple appeals in spite of it leading to longer time behind bars – before their eventual releases in recent years.
These details have fuelled a “morbid and macabre” obsession with the case that has led to hordes of true crime buffs visiting Rettendon and the Essex Boys murders site every year looking for answers – much to locals’ fury.
Online The Sun found 11 Facebook groups – one alone had 80,000 members – and scores of pages dedicated to reanalysing the case, discussing it and posing their own theories.
Filled with amateur internet sleuths determined to find out “the truth”, some host discussion events and one even had a 99p-per-month subscription option.
Standing beside what he quips is “probably the most photographed tree in the country”, Peter says: “Most people were quite shocked it happened here.”
“People wondered ‘why here?’ but really it’s ‘why not?’ I don’t think they chose this area particularly, it just happened to be where it was.
“We dealt with it and moved on. I know it probably sounds a bit cold but that’s what happened.” It was a one-off thing, it could have easily happened in any village, town or anywhere.”
‘It devastated the village’
While residents are desperate to move on, the Essex Boys murders have left an indelible stain on peaceful Rettendon and on the crisp snowy morning the bodies were found, many were terrified.
Val Ambrose, 74, says it “devastated the village” and that some locals moved out because of the killings.
“I think everybody was afraid in the village,” the retired admin worker says. “My mum, who’s now in her 90s, used to walk her dogs up the lane where it happened and it shook her up.
“She never used to lock her doors but after that they were always locked. She never felt safe after that because she felt she didn’t know who was around.
“There was talk that people didn’t want to go anywhere, especially at night, or walk around there on their own. A lot of people were scared and kept their children inside.
It wasn’t our crime. They weren’t even killed where they were found. They were dumped in this car
Hazel Dale-Evans
“Some kids weren’t allowed to play out after that and they definitely couldn’t after dark. It was a scary time.
“Some people moved out because of it. They couldn’t take the strain of it or they didn’t feel their kids were safe.”
Val recalls driving past the snow-coated crime scene early on in the day and later, she followed the tow-truck that removed the blood-splattered vehicle, which was covered with tarpaulin.
“You could only see the side of the wheels on the back of the truck, so nobody knew anything about it,” she says.
“Police wouldn’t tell anyone in the area what happened. It was only stories in the newspapers and seeing things on TV that helped us understand it was a gang assassination.”
Others, like retired Met Police officer Pat Meyn, 66, also recall the information blackout from investigating officers that left people “really shocked and scared”.
She drove past the murder scene twice, the latter time seeing the “media circus”, and says the only relief came once it was known that the victims “were part of a drug cartel”.
Pat is skeptical about the case’s conclusion, telling us: “I guess they were guilty, but yeah, I did have my own thoughts at the time.”
‘Suspicious blood splatters’
Retired postmistress Hazel Dale-Evans, 82, had her own theories about the killings.
“We’re just an average rural community and it’s unfortunate that somebody decided to dump their bodies on us,” Hazel says.
“It wasn’t our crime. They weren’t even killed where they were found. They were dumped in this car.
“I believe that because one of the people who found them knows a lot about guns. He said it looked wrong. There wasn’t enough blood splatter in the right places for them to have been shot where they were.
“Obviously, they were thinking, ‘What shall we do with these blokes?’ We’ll put them on the local clay pigeon and skeet farm.
“Somebody had obviously been shooting with them at the farm before, so they knew where to put the bodies.” We’re like, ‘Really? Thanks very much. That’s not helpful to us at all’.”
'The most notorious crime scene in British criminal history'
The Sun’s chief feature writer Oliver Harvey, who has investigated the case for years, says the Essex Boys Murders was a “massive, massive story” back in 1995 but now has a became an unparalleled fixation for true crime buffs.
“The story really shocked me at the time but now something about it captured the imagination and that’s very rare,” he says.
“With the huge question over the guilt of the men, who served decades in prison, it’s become a honeypot for amateur internet sleuths who feel compelled to come up with theories and visit where it happened to put themselves in the assassins’ shoes.
“It has now become the most notorious crime scene in British criminal history, even surpassing The Blind Beggar Pub, where The Kray Twins murdered a rival from The Richardsons gang.”
Oliver believes Steele, who was let out in this May after 27 years, and Whomes, released in 2021, were not guilty of the killings.
He adds: “Despite at least 13 feature films and many documentaries and books being spawned out of this story, the case has still got a hold on people.
“It has an intriguing mix of organised crime, drugs, ultra-violence and a contentious case all set in a quiet Essex village. It fascinated people back in 1995 and it’s still fascinating them now.”
Hazel claims the bodies “were frozen solid” upon discovery and “had to be taken to Woodham to be defrosted” so that they could be examined.
She pities the families of the deceased, and adds: “At least they were put somewhere where they could be identified and dealt with, rather than in pieces in a wood or something.
“That’s about the best thing I can think of really about it. But, I mean, you deal with crime at your own peril.”
‘Macabre tourist attraction’
Walking around the sleepy village of Rettendon, it’s peaceful and verdant with the autumn-blushed leaves.
The only disturbance is the pitter-patter noise of clay pigeon shooting that fills the air and speeding cars.
Faced with a constant stream of ‘dark tourists’ desperate to visit the scene of the crime, the murders can prove a cagey topic with locals.
“I’m bloody fed up with it,” one gentleman furiously yells before slamming the door shut.
Retired photographer Tracy Gomez, 61, is glad Rettendon’s dark history lurks on a country lane rather than inside the village itself, as she fears some may have used it for financial gain.
“Some people would see it like a tourist attraction,” she says. “I’m glad it’s just a country lane – there’s a lot of flytipping there – rather than a visible landmark.
“Because people with macabre interests would go, ‘I want to visit that place to see where it all happened’. It’s annoying enough that it comes up when you Google Rettendon.”
True honour
The case was the biggest news story in the country back in 1995 and spawned at least 13 films including one starring Sean Bean, countless documentaries and several books.
Instead of the murders, locals wish outsiders would focus on their charming church, “thriving cricket club”, stunning nature walks and The Living Memory Memorial – a 25-acre tribute to fallen military and emergency services, honouring more than 20,000 people.
The killings were an unfortunate blight on Rettendon but people like Peter are desperately trying to change that by running the Living Memory Memorial on the murder site.
It’s been running since 2008 and features more than 20,000 names of deceased military personnel dating back to World War 2 featuring the names, photos and stories of veterans.
They also honour fallen emergency services, who served in the forces, on the former cornfield and regularly attract school trips and ex-military who find the area “peaceful”.
“It’s a living museum, so it will always be growing,” Peter tells us, alongside his proud ex-RAF wife Fran, 70, who both run the charitable endeavour with their nephew.
“This is what we want Rettendon to be known for, not the Essex Boys murders. We’re trying to change the village’s perception and give it a positive spin.
“And we’re well on the way to doing that, from the feedback we get we’re gradually getting to a point where Rettendon is remembered now and it will live on long after us.”
Find out more about the Living Memory Memorial online and via their Facebook group here.
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