Support & Advice
Welcome to our health & weight loss blog – your space for real talk, guidance, and motivation. We share tips, expert insights, and honest advice to support you on your weight loss journey. Whether you’re starting out or pushing through the tough bits, these blogs are here to keep you informed, inspired, and focused on building healthier habits that actually last.
Mandy Sandhu - 25th September 2026Is an In-Person Consultation at our...
Online weight-management services are convenient, but for some people nothing replaces sitting down with a clinician face-to-face. We look at the benefits of an in-person weight loss consultation and why...Read more- Mandy Sandhu - 25th September 2026
Retatrutide Explained: Why Is It Called...
Retatrutide is different from many existing medicines being researched for weight management because it acts on three hormone receptors. We explain what GLP-1, GIP and glucagon do and why scientists are...Read more - Mandy Sandhu - 25th September 2026
Retatrutide UK: What Is Reta and What...
Retatrutide, sometimes called Reta online, is attracting significant interest in weight-management research. We explain what it is, how it works, what clinical trials have found and its current status...Read more - Mandy Sandhu - 23rd September 2026
Foundayo: What You Need To Know About...
Heard about Foundayo and wondering what it actually is? We explain this daily prescription tablet in plain English, from how it works to possible side effects and the questions with asking before starting...Read more - Mandy Sangha - 21st September 2026
Welcome to the Shape8 Weight Loss Clinic...
The Shape8 weight loss clinic gives you the chance to get real world clinical support during your weight loss journey. Find out about services at the clinic here.Read more - Mandy Sandhu, Co Founder, Shape⁸ - 30th July 2026
Wegovy Pill vs Wegovy Injection: Which...
After losing over four stone with GLP-1 medication, Mandy Sandhu shares her personal experience of living with PCOS, overcoming grief and comparing the Wegovy pill with the Wegovy injection to help others...Read more - Mandy Sandhu - 12th June 2026
The New Wegovy Tablet Has Been Approved...
The MHRA has approved the first oral semaglutide weight loss tablet in the UK. Discover how the new Wegovy tablet works, how it compares to injections, and what it could mean for the future of weight loss...Read more - 30th April 2026
Guidance on Maintenance (For Clients...
Reaching your target weight is a milestone — but the next phase is just as important: maintenance. This is where we shift the focus from weight loss to long-term sustainability, ensuring you can...Read more - Dr Kamran Amjed MD - 30th April 2026
Guidance on Managing Loose Skin During...
Losing weight is a huge achievement — but for many patients, it comes with an unexpected concern: loose or sagging skin. First, it’s important to normalise this. Skin elasticity varies from...Read more - Mandy Sandhu - 23rd April 2026
GLP-1: Beyond the Scale
GLP-1 weight loss is about far more than numbers on a scale. While many expect consistent drops, real progress often shows up in less obvious but more meaningful ways. From reduced food cravings and improved...Read more - Mandy Sandhu - 23rd April 2026
Why Has My Weight Loss Slowed Down...
Weight loss often starts quickly, then slows down and that’s completely normal. Early progress is driven by rapid changes like reduced calorie intake and water loss, but over time the body adapts. As you...Read more - Mandy Sandhu - 19th March 2026
What No One Tells You About Mounja...
A real and honest account of what it is actually like to be on Mounjaro, from appetite changes to confidence shifts and the parts no one talks about.Read more - Dr Kamran Amjed MD - 23rd February 2026
Using weight loss medication during...
For many, Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and community. However, for those currently on a weight loss journey, it also presents unique practical challenges. If you are using weight...Read more - Dr Kamran Amjed MD - 29th January 2026
Struggling to Lose Weight With PCOS?...
Struggling to Lose Weight With PCOS? How Mounjaro and Wegovy May Support Weight Loss. If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and feel that weight loss is significantly harder for you than...Read more - 27th January 2026
Nottingham entrepreneurs launch holistic...
Three Nottinghamshire entrepreneurs have launched a groundbreaking concept in wellness and health in the UK, inspired by their own experience with weight loss. Shape⁸ is a new wellness offering aimed at...Read more - Dr Kamran Amjed MD - 26th January 2026
Why Energy, Metabolism and Rejuvenation...
Weight loss is not just about eating less. Learn how NAD supports energy metabolism and rejuvenation, and why it plays an important role alongside GLP 1 medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy.Read more
