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What do GPs expect

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nocakeface
nocakeface

Hope someone can help...when I go for my first weigh in, what loss will the doctor be looking for.  I have no idea what is expected of me.  Thanks

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  • fatfairy
    fatfairy nocakeface

    Posted

    Hiya. I lost 1stone 5lb in my 1st month and gp was over the moon!!! Not sure what's expected? I know it's 5% of body weight within 1st 3 months smile good luck. 
    • nocakeface
      nocakeface fatfairy

      Posted

      That's some weight loss, fantastic stuff.  How did you do it?
    • fatfairy
      fatfairy

      Posted

      Hi, I followed rosemary conely which is less than 5% fat and 1400 calories a day. Lost roughly a stone a month smile I was mega strict and worked out everyday. Xx
    • nocakeface
      nocakeface fatfairy

      Posted

      Well done...how much weight have you lost in total.  Thanks
  • Shazzbat
    Shazzbat nocakeface

    Posted

    When I went to the GP she had a look in the BNF and it stated that you had to loose 5% in the first 12 weeks of being on the big blue tablets. I think some GP's request a faster weight loss but I think slowly and surely to keep the weight off. Good luck.
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