Something concerning is building in the weight loss space.
As a coach working with professional women who feel "stuck" in their bodies, I’m seeing a rise in desperation that is leading to dangerous gambles.
Right now, an experimental drug called Retatrutide is being sold online. It is unapproved, unregulated, and unsafe. Simultaneously, fake versions of Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy are circulating on social media. People aren't just losing weight; they are ending up in the hospital.
The Hidden Cost of the "Quick Fix"
When you look closer at these unregulated "pens," the reality is terrifying:
- Some contain insulin instead of the advertised medication.
- Doses are often dangerously inaccurate.
- Products are frequently contaminated.
- There is zero medical support.
But here is the part most people miss: This isn't just about availability; it’s about how people feel.
When you reach that "moment in front of the mirror" and no longer recognise the woman looking back, you don't look for "safe." You look for "fast." The hype around Retatrutide—with whispers of 29% weight loss—preys on that urgency.
Why Injections Aren't the Answer for "The Woman in the Mirror"
Here is what I see every single day in my work: If the mind doesn’t change, the result doesn’t last.
You can change the food. You can take the injection. You can follow the plan. But if your thinking patterns, emotional habits, and self-image stay the same, you will eventually end up right back where you started—feeling stuck, frustrated, and defeated.
Medication can have a place when administered safely by a doctor. But buying unknown products online isn't a solution; it’s a gamble with your life.
Healthy Mind → Healthy Body
In my 8-week Healthy Mind Healthy Body programme, we focus on the level most people ignore. Using Powerful NLP techniques and Clinical Hypnotherapy, we address:
- The "Why" behind your eating: Understanding the emotional triggers.
- Habit Rewiring: Changing the autopilot responses that lead to yo-yo dieting.
- Self-Image: Helping you align your internal identity with the confident woman you want to see in the mirror.
- Real Control: Building a lifestyle that doesn't rely on exhausting willpower.
Your Body Follows Your Mind
If you want results that actually stick, you have to keep it simple: build habits that fit your real life, understand your patterns, and work on your mindset daily.
Because at the end of the day, your body will follow your mind. Sort the mind first—everything else gets easier.
Ready to Break the Cycle?
If this resonates with you—if you’re tired of starting again every Monday and trying the "next big thing" only to remain stuck—let’s have a proper conversation.
No pressure. No hard sell. Just a smarter way to get results that last.
🚀 Drop me a message with the word “READY” and let’s get you feeling like you again.
Garth Delikan is a Lifestyle & Mindset Coach. He helps professionals break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting using NLP and Hypnotherapy.