Shake the weight – your pharmacist can help
Is losing weight as simple as ‘eat less, move more’?
Yes and no. Reducing energy intake and increasing activity levels are important, but long-term weight management can be a little more complex.
While you can lose or gain weight relatively quickly, your body’s ‘baseline’ takes longer to adjust, which affects your metabolism and hunger hormones.
This in turn can make habits harder to break. It’s also important to remember that health exists on a spectrum of body sizes, and that healthy bodies can come in many shapes and weights.
Focusing on overall wellbeing, rather than just the number on the scale, is key.
How can I stay on track with my weight loss goals?
Setting SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) works well for weight loss because it helps turn vague hopes into something clear, realistic and trackable.
While statements like “I want to lose weight” are valid, SMART goals (e.g. “I want to lose 15 kg in 24 weeks by tracking my meals and walking at least 30 minutes five times a week”) can help you stay grounded, celebrate progress and bounce back after setbacks.
How can you as a pharmacist help me manage my weight?
We’re your accessible and trusted health professionals.
We can help you measure and monitor your key weight loss metrics, review whether any of your current medications may be contributing to weight gain, and offer advice on lifestyle changes.
If you’re thinking about meal replacements or even medical weight loss, we can also guide you on suitable options to fit your needs.
Tim Siv
Pharmacist
TerryWhite Chemmart
Clare, SA
How do I know if medical weight loss is right for me?
It’s important to remember that prescription weight loss medications are not suitable for everyone and may depend on your age, lifestyle factors, medical history and weight loss goals.
Our telehealth medical weight loss consultation offers confidential access to a medical practitioner who can assess the suitability of these prescription weight loss medications for you.
You’ll complete a pre-assessment about your health, talk to a doctor that day, and, if suitable, receive a prescription you can fill at your local TerryWhite Chemmart.
Visit a CareClinic at your local TerryWhite Chemmart to discuss weight management today.
Is losing weight as simple as ‘eat less, move more’?
Yes and no. Reducing energy intake and increasing activity levels are important, but long-term weight management can be a little more complex.
While you can lose or gain weight relatively quickly, your body’s ‘baseline’ takes longer to adjust, which affects your metabolism and hunger hormones.
This in turn can make habits harder to break. It’s also important to remember that health exists on a spectrum of body sizes, and that healthy bodies can come in many shapes and weights.
Focusing on overall wellbeing, rather than just the number on the scale, is key.
How can I stay on track with my weight loss goals?
Setting SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) works well for weight loss because it helps turn vague hopes into something clear, realistic and trackable.
While statements like “I want to lose weight” are valid, SMART goals (e.g. “I want to lose 15 kg in 24 weeks by tracking my meals and walking at least 30 minutes five times a week”) can help you stay grounded, celebrate progress and bounce back after setbacks.
How can you as a pharmacist help me manage my weight?
We’re your accessible and trusted health professionals.
We can help you measure and monitor your key weight loss metrics, review whether any of your current medications may be contributing to weight gain, and offer advice on lifestyle changes.
If you’re thinking about meal replacements or even medical weight loss, we can also guide you on suitable options to fit your needs.
How do I know if medical weight loss is right for me?
It’s important to remember that prescription weight loss medications are not suitable for everyone and may depend on your age, lifestyle factors, medical history and weight loss goals.
Our telehealth medical weight loss consultation offers confidential access to a medical practitioner who can assess the suitability of these prescription weight loss medications for you.
You’ll complete a pre-assessment about your health, talk to a doctor that day, and, if suitable, receive a prescription you can fill at your local TerryWhite Chemmart.
Visit a CareClinic at your local TerryWhite Chemmart to discuss weight management today.
Tim Siv
Pharmacist
TerryWhite Chemmart
Clare, SA