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Many people who want to lose weight and build muscle focus mainly on the number on the scales. However, losing weight does not always mean losing fat. The body is made up of muscle, fat, water, and bone, so changes in weight can be caused by several different factors. To understand how you can build muscle and burn fat, you need to know how your body uses energy and what influences your calorie expenditure over time.

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Changing habits is rarely just a matter of willpower – the way you talk to yourself makes a big difference. Through self-compassion, you can build motivation that lasts over time and makes exercise more joyful, not filled with guilt.

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Obesity in men extends beyond physical health—it intertwines with psychological and societal pressures that shape behavior, self-image, and overall wellbeing.

Obesity significantly impacts men’s hormonal health — particularly testosterone — increasing risks of fatigue, weight gain, and chronic disease; understanding this connection is key to effective treatment and long-term wellbeing.

Excess weight affects men’s physical, hormonal, and mental health in complex ways—understanding these challenges is key to achieving sustainable weight loss and improved wellbeing.

Obesity in men is more than a weight issue — it’s a complex medical condition with far-reaching health risks. From heart disease and liver problems to hormonal and psychological effects, understanding these connections is key to effective prevention and management.

Many men think major weight loss is needed for real results, but even small reductions can greatly boost heart health, hormones, and overall wellbeing.

Learn how to talk about weight with a loved one in a caring and respectful way. Explore empathetic strategies, what to say, and when expert support can help.

Discover how Yazen uses blood tests and health screenings to uncover hidden barriers to weight loss and create safe, personalised treatment plans.

Conversations about weight with loved ones can be sensitive because they often carry stigma and personal emotions, making even well-intended concern feel like judgment. When approached with empathy, however, these talks can strengthen trust and encourage healthier habits.

Many turn to their GP for weight loss help – but when it comes to effective, long-term obesity care, Yazen offers a more specialised and comprehensive solution.

At ECO 2025 in Malaga, Yazen unveiled digital solutions and personalised strategies that are revolutionising obesity management and enhancing outcomes.

At Yazen, we focus on helping women lose weight — a key factor in improving fertility and increasing the chances of pregnancy — through expert, personalised care.

Lipedema is a misunderstood and often misdiagnosed condition that causes painful fat accumulation — Yazen explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Menopause often brings unexpected weight gain, but with Yazen’s expert support, women can take control of their health and feel confident through every stage.

This 18-month real-world evaluation data analysis demonstrates that Yazen Health’s fully digital care model, integrating pharmacological treatment and lifestyle intervention can provide effective, sustainable results in a real-world setting.
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Patients achieved a weight reduction of 16.6%, accompanied by improvements in metabolic health markers including laboratory values, despite medication supply limitations and without using the maximum recommended dose of semaglutide. 70% remained in the program after 12 months. Weight loss outcomes were comparable to those observed in RCTs such as the STEP trials^1-2.

High adherence rates to GLP-1 receptor agonists within a structured, digitally based weight management programme, may contribute to improved long-term medication adherence.
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This real-world analysis from Yazens first large scale operational quality follow-up, demonstrates almost 70% compliance with GLP-1 medications at 12 months, surpassing earlier studies that showed 20-50%^1-4. After 2 years*, 60% of patients were still in treatment.

The Yazen Model enables modern obesity treatment, integrating medical treatment, lifestyle intervention and social support. By now*, more than 30,000 patients have received treatment using this model.

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The Yazen Model goes beyond traditional methods, providing patients with the tools to manage their disease, addressing medical and behavioural aspects, education and social support via a digital platform for accessible, continuous and effective weight loss and management.

On World Obesity Day, Yazen brought together leading voices in healthcare to challenge outdated metrics and highlight how body composition is redefining the way we assess and treat obesity.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women—and at Yazen, we help you manage symptoms, improve fertility, and take control of your weight and health.

Hypothyroidism is a common condition, especially among British women—and at Yazen, we’re here to help you understand and manage it with confidence.

At Yazen, we support women through the physical, emotional, and hormonal aspects of weight—offering tailored treatment and compassionate care.