S5 E3: Experts | Are Weight Loss Injections the Answer with Aoife McMahon

Weight loss injections. They're everywhere. But are they the answer? In today's episode, fellow nutrition professional Aoife McMahon and I discuss this and more.    We speak about:   Why Aoife moved from a weight-centric to a weight-inclusive approach What weight loss injections are Whether or not this medication results in long-term weight loss The potential risks and side effects of weight-loss injections The potential impact on one's relationship with food Whether or not they improve health outcomes Some critiques and thoughts around what needs to change when it comes to weight 'issues'   This episode is not a place where Aoife or I will be shaming anyone who is considering weight-loss injections, has taken them in the past or is currently taking them. Education and informed consent are very important when making a decision about your health. This episode aims to support you in that so that you can do what's best for you.   Aoife, AKA thatirishdietitian, is a specialist in the weight-inclusive field, with a unique background as an ex-weight loss dietitian. Aoife aims to help you move beyond a world of scales and food obsession, embrace life with confidence, and be at peace with your body. Aoife currently offers one-to-one counselling, blending nutritional expertise and therapeutically informed approaches to help you achieve your most radical food & body freedom dreams.   Disclaimer: Please note that the content of today's discussion is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medical or dietetic advice.   How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here