"Sustainable Diets vs. GLP-1: A Comparative Analysis"

 New analysis compares results of sustainable diets with those of GLP-1 

 A new analysis of different eating habits suggests that sustainable habits such as calorie counting are a viable option for people who can't use GLP-1 to lose weight. 1 Some of the data even suggests that adopting these habits may lead to faster weight gain. loss. 

Digital Wellness used anonymized user data from the Mayo Clinic Diet. The data showed that dieters who participated in the program lost up to 13% of their weight in the first six months. During the same  period, those who used GLP-1 lost about 2.3% of their  weight. The analysis also showed that dieters who used sustainable weight loss methods typically maintained their weight  for at least a year.  In a press release,  Dr. Donald Hensrud, MD, MS, editor of dietetic medicine at Mayo Clinic: "Early weight loss may be a sign that you can succeed with your lifestyle alone. Adults who don't want or can't tolerate weight-loss drugs can still achieve great results with a healthy weight-loss program." 

"Developing healthy habits doesn't require perfection. For example, participants didn't completely avoid sugar or alcohol, they just practiced these habits more consistently than others," said Tara Schmidt, senior dietitian at Mayo Clinic Diet. Schmidt is host of the webcast "Mayo Center on Sustenance" and co-creator of "Mayo Facility Diet: Weight reduction Medications Release."  

The habits that led to sustained weight loss described in the analysis  were following a proven diet plan, regularly monitoring food and drink, watching sugar and alcohol intake, eating fruits and vegetables regularly, and avoiding eating out too frequently. 

But the Mayo Clinic Diet isn't against taking weight-loss drugs. In January of this year, the company announced the launch of its Clinical Weight Loss Solution, which offers patients the option of virtual visits with certified physicians who can provide access to weight loss medications. 2 

In a press release issued at the time,  Andres J. Acosta, MD, medical advisor for Mayo Clinic Diet, said: "With this new program, Mayo Clinic Diet can now offer a complete clinical solution for weight management, providing valuable clinical support to help patients use weight loss medications effectively so they have every chance to lose weight successfully." 

 Acosta proceeded, "Mayo Center Eating regimen presently offers three uncommonly planned programs: our honor winning leader online eating regimen program, the Rx Sidekick program for individuals right now utilizing weight reduction meds, and the and the Medical Weight Loss Rx program, which launches today for new members looking for weight loss medication options." 

 Mayo Clinic Diet previously discussed the Rx Companion program in November of last year. 3 At that time, Acosta said: "Weight loss drugs can be a great tool for weight loss, but they should be accompanied by a lifestyle and dietary behavior change program, like the one from the Mayo Clinic." Lifestyle changes are essential to prevent weight regain after stopping weight-loss medication. All of the breakthrough weight-loss drugs available today have been studied in studies that take into account key lifestyle factors."