Coming off a weight-loss drug? Here’s how fibre can support your appetite and wellbeing, naturally

If you’ve recently stopped using weight-loss medication – or you’re thinking about starting one – you’re not alone. More and more of us are turning to prescription treatments to try and feel more in control, especially when appetite and cravings feel overwhelming. But what happens next?

As anyone who’s used one will know, weight-loss drugs often make it far easier to say no to extra helpings, on-the-go snacking and late-night cravings. They work by influencing your appetite hormones, helping you feel full more quickly and stay satisfied for longer.

Drugs like Ozempic mimic a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an intestinal hormone released after eating that makes you feel fuller. Mounjaro also affects glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), another hormone which affects metabolism and helps regulate energy balance.

So, when the medication ends, hunger can return quite suddenly. And for some, that change can feel both physical and emotional.

Understanding your body’s response

When you stop taking a weight-loss drug, your body’s natural appetite signals begin to return. For many of us, this can mean:

• A noticeable increase in hunger

• A return of cravings, especially for sugar and refined carbs

• Some weight regain, which is common and completely normal

Remember, this isn’t failure – it’s biology. Your body is simply re-adjusting to changing hormonal signals. Current research shows that people regain most of their lost weight within a year of stopping the use of a drug. But there are natural ways to support this transition gently and effectively.

Fibre: your natural ally

Dietary fibre is a type of complex carbohydrate found in oats, legumes, fruits, vegetables and wholegrains with many health benefits. Unlike other carbs, like sugar and starch, we can’t digest it, so it helps us feel fuller for longer and reduces appetite. Fibre also slows the digestion of carbohydrates, which means it can help to:

• Support more stable blood sugar levels

• Reduce the energy crashes that often trigger snacking

• Feed the good bacteria in your gut, which plays a role in everything from digestion to mood

But it’s not always easy to get enough fibre from our diets alone. A helpful ingredient for supporting healthy weight management is glucomannan – a highly absorbent, soluble fibre derived from the konjac plant. 

Glucomannan is the only ingredient with an EU-approved health claim for weight loss support, and is included in both our Fibre and MetaboliseMe supplements. 

Easy to take before meals with water, each capsule of Fibre contains 1g of glucomannan which expands in the stomach to form a gel-like texture. This promotes a natural feeling of fullness, helping you to feel more satisfied from less food – in a similar way to how weight-loss drugs work, but more subtly and gradually. 

Supporting blood sugar balance

As your appetite increases, managing blood sugar becomes more important. As well as glucomannan, MetaboliseMe includes a mulberry leaf extract called Reducose®, which helps reduce post-meal glucose spikes, plus chromium, which supports normal blood sugar levels and helps you metabolise fats, carbs and protein more efficiently.

These small, daily steps can make a meaningful difference – helping you feel more in control without the need for harsh restrictions or punishing routines.

Be kind to yourself

If you’ve regained some weight, or feel like you’re struggling more than you expected – it’s OK. It’s a transition, not a test. Real-life wellness means meeting yourself where you are, and making choices that are supportive, not punitive.

Simple things like building meals around protein and fibre, going for a short walk after lunch, or having a glass of water before reaching for a snack can all help. Supplements like Fibre or MetaboliseMe are there to support you – not to replace your efforts, but to reinforce them.

As Gabriela says: “Perfection isn’t the goal, feeling good is.”

Learn more about Fibre and MetaboliseMe

References

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