Losing weight without exercise, does that really work?
Most of your weight loss comes from what you eat and from the treatment. Movement helps on top of that, mainly by protecting your muscle while you lose weight. Which form that takes is up to you, as long as it is something you keep up.
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- Exercise never became something you keep up
- A strict training schedule never lasted
- Your knees, your back or your fitness get in the way
- Every weight loss plan starts with a schedule you dread
Sound familiar? Movement that fits your life is movement you keep up.
Consistency beats intensity
Exercise is healthy, but as a weight loss tool it is weak. Three things explain that.
Exercise burns less than you think
An hour of brisk walking burns a few hundred calories, about one sandwich. On top of that you often eat a bit more afterwards. So you barely see it on the scale.
Movement protects your muscle
When you lose weight quickly you lose muscle along with fat. A couple of strength sessions a week, at home with your own body weight if you like, keeps that muscle. That is the point, not burning calories.
Keeping it up beats intensity
Whatever you do reluctantly stops by itself. Walking, gardening, cycling to work or a game of padel with friends works better than a membership you never use.
You do not have to move the way you think you should. You only have to find something you keep doing.
Movement that fits you
The treatment does the heavy lifting, you choose the movement that suits you.
A doctor assesses your situation
A registered doctor looks at your health, your medication and any complaints that make moving difficult. Together you decide whether treatment fits.
Medication that quiets your appetite
GLP-1 medication dampens hunger and the thoughts about food. You eat less without having to fight yourself every day.
Movement and protein for your muscle
Your coach helps you get enough protein and find movement you keep up, like walking more, a few exercises at home or a sport you simply enjoy. That way you mostly lose fat and hold on to your muscle.
Questions answered along the way
If you get stuck or start doubting, the team answers quickly in the chat. You never have to work it out on your own.
Small moments,
big difference
Losing weight isn't about the scale. It's about everything that just works again afterwards.
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On her own terms
Pauline lost weight without exercising, with a changed diet and medical guidance. She is not the only one.
What clients achieve after 6 months
- −14.2 kg
- average weight loss
- −11 cm
- less waist circumference
Average results of our clients after 6 months of treatment.
Clear explanation of the approach by the doctor. Short, informative modules that give you insight into nutrition and medication. Quick response to questions and issues.
Started a programme the same week after an appointment, to really get rid of the kilos. Good guidance and support through the online environment.
What does medical weight loss cost?
We make medical guidance accessible to everyone, with a fair and transparent monthly price. Cancel anytime, no hidden costs.
- Semaglutide · GLP-1
Wegovy
- Administration
- Weekly injection
- Dosage
- 0.25mg – 2.4mg
- Average loss
- up to 16.9%
Total from€200,99/month
- Semaglutide · GLP-1
Ozempic
- Administration
- Weekly injection
- Dosage
- 0.25mg – 2mg
- Active substance
- Same as Wegovy
Total from€199,99/month
- Tirzepatide · GIP/GLP-1
Mounjaro
- Administration
- Weekly injection
- Dosage
- 2.5mg – 15mg
- Average loss
- up to 22.5%
Total from€269,54/month
- Semaglutide · GLP-1
Wegovy pil
- Administration
- Daily tablet
- Dosage
- 25 mg
- Average loss
- up to 17%
Approved in the EUComing soon, not yet available in the Netherlands
More information
* Average weight loss at the highest dose in clinical studies, measured after 64 to 72 weeks among participants who completed treatment as prescribed. Results vary from person to person.
What you get after approval
- Weight-loss medication (via De ThuisApotheek)
- Online consultation with a doctor
- Weekly learning modules
- Live chat with your care team
- AI coach
- Private community
- Knowledge library
- Online check-ins
- Monitoring
- Cancel any time
Frequently asked questions about losing weight without exercise
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