Thinking of making a healthy lifestyle change to help you gain better control of your health, but unsure where to start? You’re not alone.
In Australia more than 2.3 million people have tried a weight loss diet* — but dieting alone doesn’t always work.
When it comes to managing your weight, it is about so much more than just calories in versus calories out. And this is never truer than when you reach midlife.
Hitting this age bracket (ages 45-55) often means you’re stepping into your best years, but it also brings with it several physical changes. Our body composition changes — muscle mass naturally decreases, meaning we require less calories to fuel our daily lives — and adjustments to our calorie input (and output) are required to avoid weight gain.
And with up to 80 per cent of weight being determined by your genetics, diets and exercise alone aren’t enough to sustain weight loss long-term.
A modern, medical reset of your metabolic health, Juniper’s Weight Reset Program is different to anything you’ve tried before and is designed for long-term weight loss.
It’s a medical solution for those who are finding it a little difficult to lose unwanted weight as they get older (and wiser).
Why does our body change?
As you get older your body doesn’t respond the same way to weight loss efforts that may have worked for you in the past. And most will find it harder to maintain or lose weight with each passing year.
In fact, according to Juniper health coaches, there are some key reasons why losing weight in midlife is about more than diet and exercise.
Your body composition changes
We naturally lose muscle mass as we age. Lean muscle mass burns calories, so with less muscle mass comes less calories required to fuel your day-to-day life.
If you don’t adjust for this decreased calorie need, weight gain usually occurs.
Your metabolism slows down
Metabolism is the amount of energy (calories) your body uses to maintain its ‘set-point’ – the weight your body naturally works to maintain on a biological level. Your decreased muscle mass is likely to slow your metabolism, as having more fat and less muscle reduces calorie burning.
You may also find yourself less active than you used to be in younger years, which means your body needs fewer calories each day. Often, we don’t adjust our diets to reflect this change in activity and continue to eat the same way we always have.
Your hormones change
Women’s oestrogen levels naturally drop during menopause, which typically occurs between ages 45-55. Since oestrogen helps regulate weight and metabolism, its decline can lead to increased weight gain around the midsection and abdomen.
The important thing to remember? None of these changes are your fault – they are a natural part of growing older. But they can result in weight gain that’s hard to shift.
So what can you do about it?
There really is no one size fits all remedy, which is where Juniper and its comprehensive Weight Reset Program comes in.
Juniper uses a clinically–proven medical treatment to help you lose weight in a healthy, holistic way. A daily medication addresses weight gain on a biological level, by regulating appetite, managing cravings, and slowing the metabolic system. It’s trusted by Australian GPs and specialists and has been widely prescribed to help aid weight loss since 2017.
The Weight Reset Program combines this breakthrough medication with dietitian-led health coaching, behavioural education, community access and one-to-one digital weight tracking, plus ongoing support from a specialist GP, dietitians and health coaches who will help you make sustainable habits to keep the weight off for good.
Navigate midlife with confidence
With so much conflicting and confusing information out there, Juniper simplifies your weight-loss journey and allows you to move positively through menopause and the messy middle.
Your personalised treatment plan evolves as you do, and you’ll have ongoing care from a qualified GP who is a member of the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) for as long as you need.
Plus, it really works – women on the Weight Reset Program can lose between 10-15 per cent of their body weight in one year. Along with comprehensive lifestyle coaching, it’s among the most effective treatments for long-term weight loss.
Want to know more? Take advantage of Juniper’s 30-day trial and speak to an Australian GP today to find out if the Weight Reset Program could work for you, at myjuniper.com.
Brought to you by Juniper.
* Source: Australian Health Survey: Nutrition First Results – Foods and Nutrients
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