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Choosing a weight loss programme? Looking for ways to stay healthy on holidays? Find helpful tips and advice to navigate your lifestyle changes here.

Dr. Frank’s Weight Loss Clinic vs Second Nature

Dr. Frank's and Second Nature offer weight loss programmes alongside Mounjaro and Wegovy. Which one should you join? Find out as review the two.

Morrisons Clinic vs Second Nature

Compare Second Nature vs Morrisons Clinic for weight loss medication. NHS-backed comprehensive support with dietitians vs convenient supermarket access.

slimmr vs Second Nature

slimmr and Second Nature are weight-loss programmes offering weight-loss injections in the UK like Wegovy and Mounjaro. We review slimmr's programme here.

Cloud Pharmacy vs Second Nature

Cloud Pharmacy and Second Nature provide weight-loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro. However, Second Nature offers more support alongside this.

Nutrition

More about Nutrition

Arrae MB-1 review: does this ’metabolism booster’ work for weight loss?

Arrae MB-1 review: Is this £70/month 'natural Ozempic' worth it? We examine the evidence behind the claims and better alternatives.

Myota® Metabolic Booster review: does it work for weight loss?

Myota Metabolic Booster review: Published trials show blood sugar benefits but limited weight loss. Is £50+ monthly worth it? Find out here.

PhenQ® weight-loss supplement review: does it actually work?

PhenQ review: Evidence-based analysis of ingredients shows limited weight loss benefits. Is it worth £70/month? UK nutritionist review 2025.

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Second Nature and Vitality to deliver medication weight-loss programme

Second Nature's medication weight-loss programme will now be available to Vitality members. It combines weight-loss injections with habit change support.

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Second Nature and Vitality to deliver medication weight-loss programme

Ozempic cost

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

You can no longer buy Ozempic online in the UK for weight loss under new regulations introduced in the Autumn of 2023. What other options are there?

Ozempic is no longer available in the UK for weight-loss prescriptions

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

You can get Ozempic on prescription in the NHS if you're currently living with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is no longer available for weight loss.

Can you get Ozempic on the NHS?

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Diabetes

More about Diabetes

Can type 2 diabetes be reversed or cured?

It's possible to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Learn the most effective way to reverse diabetes and why for some people this may not be possible.

How to increase your personal fat threshold

Insulin resistance is the condition underlying type 2 diabetes and your personal fat threshold. Read our four evidence-based ways to improve it here.

Insulin resistance and the personal fat threshold

There are many factors that will determine your personal fat threshold, but insulin resistance may the key to understanding when this will happen.

Exercise

More about Exercise

A beginner’s guide to weight loss with exercise

Losing weight with exercise can be tougher than people think. Here's 8 ways to guarantee successful weight loss with exercise.

Exercise for weight loss: Does it work?

Exercise for weight loss is always promoted as a primary recommendation, but does it actually work? The short answer is no, find out why.

Walking — the first steps on your weight loss journey

Walk down your path to health. Here's how walking can aid weight loss, increase your productivity, improve your sleep, and decrease your stress levels.

Recipes

More Recipes

Learn how to cook your own healthy and satisfying meals using the latest recipes from Second Nature - developed and curated by our nutritionists and dietitians.

Homemade seitan | Plant-based protein

Seitan is a rich source of protein with around 20g per 100g. Try swapping this in as a meat subsitute in some of your favourite meals!

Mushroom and Tempeh Stroganoff

Tempeh is an excellent vegan source of protein with around 20g per 100g. Try this delicious plant-based twist on a classic recipe!

Vegan chia pudding with mango

Want to get your day off the to the perfect start? Try our delicious plant-based chia pudding to keep your energy levels steady throughout the morning.

Vegan black bean burgers

Fancy trying a plant-based alternative to your Friday night burgers? Look no further, our nutritionists have put this together and it doesn't disappoint.

Vegan tofu scrambled eggs

Try our delicious tofu scrambled eggs as a plant-based alternative! This has been developed buy our in-house nutritionists and it doesn't disappoint.

Sausage and mash pie

Looking for a healthier pie recipe? Try this take on sausage and mash, packed with veg, this will be a popular meal for the whole family.

Mind

Weight-loss plateaus explained

Have you reached a 'stalemate' on your weight loss journey, despite keeping up healthy habits? Learn why this happens and what it means for weight loss.

How do I get past a weight loss plateau?

Learn how to identify the reason why your weight-loss might be stalling. Tips to push through a weight-loss plateau and achieve your weight-loss goal.