Achieving Safe and Sustainable Weight Loss

Weight loss can feel like an uphill battle and finding the right support and guidance is hard. Human nutrition is complex and influenced by multiple factors, including genetics, lifestyle, environment and individual health conditions. What works for one person may not work for another, leading to varying recommendations. Safe and sustainable weight loss is about building healthy habits, accessing personalised care, and staying consistent.

Here’s how Teladoc Health UK empowers people to achieve weight loss and improve their overall health.

1. Personalised Care Plans for Every Journey

No two weight loss journeys are the same. Our Nutrition team offers tailored dietary recommendations to meet unique needs, preferences, and goals. To create these, we assess a person’s diet, lifestyle, and personal barriers to success through virtual consultations.

Whether someone is managing a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes, wants to improve their digestion or is looking to shed extra pounds for overall wellbeing, our Nutritionists provide evidence-based strategies.

2. Access to Nutrition Experts

A balanced, nutritious diet is one of the most significant factors in successful weight loss. Our nutrition experts offer:

• Dietary guidance tailored to lifestyle and cultural requirements.
• Meal planning support to help make healthy eating convenient and enjoyable.
• Education on portion sizes, food labels, and mindful eating to build long-lasting healthy habits.
• Support with behavioural change and tools to help keep people motivated and accountable.

Our nutrition experts work alongside patients to ensure our recommended approach is realistic and sustainable.

3. Focus on Mental Wellbeing

Weight loss is not just a physical challenge—it’s an emotional one too. We take a holistic approach by addressing the mental and emotional factors that impact weight management.Through our mental health services, we help:

• Manage stress, which can often lead to emotional eating.
• Build confidence and self-compassion, fostering a positive relationship with your body.
• Address underlying issues like anxiety or depression that may affect your progress.

We help people be motivated and focused on their goals by supporting their mental wellbeing.

4. Ongoing Support and Accountability

Weight loss is a journey, not a destination. Teladoc Health UK provides continuous support to keep people on track, including:

• Follow-up consultations to review progress and adjust or add recommendations as needed.
• Motivational support from healthcare professionals who celebrate your wins and guide people through setbacks.

This ongoing partnership ensures that people feel supported every step of the way.

5. Safe and Evidence-Based Practices

At Teladoc Health UK, safety is our top priority. We focus on gradual, sustainable weight loss strategies that avoid crash diets, extreme exercise, or unsafe and unnecessary supplements. Our approach is backed by medical evidence and aligns with NHS guidelines for healthy weight management.

Author: Sarah West, Head of Nutrition, Teladoc Health UK