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Kätlin, who lost 28 kg in one year with weight loss medications, has always been a person with healthy habits and an active lifestyle, but after having children, she struggled with excess weight. She believes that if science has provided a tool such as semaglutide, it should be used. Kätlin is now very happy she chose the path of medication because she received the necessary help and exactly what she needed.
Please tell us about your health and weight loss journey before you started using semaglutide.
When I was young, I never had problems with my weight. I was very mobile and that probably kept my weight under control. I did not have to pay too much attention to what I ate. I have never been a very healthy eater. I have eaten whatever I wanted and everything sensibly.
The first major weight gain was in the early years of university, when I was too busy to exercise and probably also ate more. At that time I got my weight under control with Weight Watchers and exercise. But then I had to work harder and think more about not gaining it back.
Weight became a problem after having children. Probably also because of age, everything I ate stayed in my body. And so, after 10+ years and two children, I gained 25+ kilos. After my first child, I tried to lose weight again with various diet programs, apps and exercise. I usually did not have enough time for exercise. Everything else worked only temporarily because I eventually became tired and even when I lost weight, it quickly returned, plus a little more. So I struggled with my weight for at least 10 years.
How did you hear about semaglutide and how did your journey at Health Clinic begin?
I first heard about semaglutide from the media. It was probably related to some celebrity who had lost a lot of weight. Since I had been struggling with my extra kilos for a long time, this topic became more and more interesting to me. Could there really be a medication that helps? The more people talked about it and the more I saw its use in Estonia, the decision became clear to me that I should get help from somewhere. The appetite suppression part of semaglutide particularly appealed to me because I still suspected that my weight gain was a combination of age and slightly too good an appetite. I have never been a big overeater but the amount of food was still off, which caused the weight gain. Since one of the factors that was talked about with semaglutide was appetite reduction, it worked for me.
While googling, I came across Health Clinic Weight Loss Clinic. Without thinking twice, I registered for a consultation and it turned out that I was suitable for this treatment.
How was your first consultation?
The first meeting and counselling took place at the doctor’s appointment. Since I had already done so much of the homework myself, I did not need much explanation. The doctor answered all my questions and explained how, why and for how long I could use the medication. They also explained what happens when the recommended one-year treatment is complete or if the weight does not decrease and what to do if you experience any side effects.
The second meeting was with a nutritionist, with whom I came to the conclusion that I was doing relatively well with my diet and exercise. My daily diet is varied and rather healthy and does not require major menu adjustments, and the medication should most likely support weight loss nicely.
I was not afraid at all. Rather, I had a few questions and I always got answers.
What were your first impressions and experiences after starting weight loss medication?
I do not know if it was wishful thinking, but my appetite decreased noticeably almost immediately. I felt like I could eat just a few bites and my stomach would be full right away. I also lost all interest in food. Nothing triggered my appetite, which made it very easy to make healthy food choices. I also got full very quickly and my portions shrank dramatically.
I did not change my daily life at all. I ate the same things as before, just in much smaller quantities. My sweet tooth completely disappeared for a while.
Since the medication worked really well for me from the start, my weight started to drop right away. About 1-1.5 kg per week. And so I lost 15 kg in 3 months.
There was also talk of various side effects. At the moment I cannot even remember what they were. Apart from constipation, I did not have any. I have felt rather well throughout the treatment. I do get a little tired from time to time, but I suspect it is more due to the small amount of food I eat, because if you eat little, you also have little energy.
The clinic staff were always there for me if I had any concerns. I always had the opportunity to meet with a doctor or nutritionist.
How did losing 28 kg change your self-esteem and daily life, and how do you plan to maintain the results?
Apart from the change in appearance and clothing size, daily life is much easier for me now. I like hiking and in the past my knees would often start hurting and climbing mountains was very difficult. This summer I felt for the first time that it was not that hard and my knees no longer hurt. I can feel how the weight loss strongly supports my active lifestyle. It is so nice to be significantly lighter.
To maintain the results, I also try to maintain the eating pattern that I established during treatment. I have been active all my life anyway. But now I know that if I need help again, it is there. So the constant stress related to dieting and weight gain is also reduced. Stress can also have the opposite effect.
In addition, I think it is easier to maintain weight than to lose a lot of weight.
What would you recommend to other people who are considering semaglutide or looking for weight loss support?
If you have already tried every diet and nutrition plan without success, I encourage you to consider semaglutide. It is worth consulting a doctor who can answer all your questions. Sometimes there is simply no other solution than treatment. I believe that the health risks associated with being overweight outweigh all other risks.
I think that with modern medicine today, there should be no overweight people anymore. Especially if it is not a person’s free choice. If science has provided such tools, they must be used. Anyway, I am very happy that I chose this path.
If you had to sum up your journey in a few sentences, how would you describe it?
Super easy. No fuss with food, no calorie counting, no crazy workouts. Just live your normal life and the weight will come off.
