Losing weight can feel confusing, especially when there are now so many different options available, from NHS weight loss apps to private weight management programmes and prescription medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro.

Weight loss medication can help reduce appetite, but it does not automatically remove every reason a person eats. For many patients, eating is not only about hunger. It can also be linked to stress, tiredness, hormones, boredom, comfort, habit, social pressure or difficult emotions.

This is why emotional eating and cravings still matter during medical weight management. Medicines such as Mounjaro and Wegovy may help some people feel fuller sooner and think about food less often, but they do not replace the need to understand eating patterns.