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Beyondbmi Beyondbmi is a clinically led, digitally delivered weight management service offering modern personalised medical treatments.

23/04/2026

Speaking on Breakfast, Dr Harriet Treacy, our founder of , shared an important perspective on how we understand obesity.

Obesity is a chronic condition (a long-term condition that requires ongoing care), not something that can be “fixed” and then goes away.

Weight loss is often just one part of the picture. Maintaining that change usually requires a structured, long-term approach and ongoing support.

This is because weight itself is a signal of an underlying condition, not the condition on its own.

Understanding this helps explain why there isn’t a quick or simple solution and why long-term care matters.

22/04/2026

Dr Harriet Treacy, our founder of , speaking on Breakfast, shared an important perspective on treatment and long-term care.

Starting treatment is only one part of the process.

Ongoing support is what helps people manage obesity as a long-term condition.

This includes:

– Monitoring progress
– Managing side effects
– Adjusting treatment over time
– Supporting behaviour change in a realistic way

This is where the long-term health benefits come from.

17/04/2026

Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, Dr Harriet Treacy, CEO of , shared an important point about access to GLP-1 medications.

As demand for these treatments grows, it is understandable that people are looking for faster and easier ways to start them.

However, obesity is a chronic condition (a long-term condition that requires ongoing care), not something that can be managed with a short-term approach.

Access to treatment is one step, but long-term care and follow-up are what support sustainable outcomes.

If you have been on GLP-1 treatment during perimenopause or post-menopause and noticed that results can differ from pers...
15/04/2026

If you have been on GLP-1 treatment during perimenopause or post-menopause and noticed that results can differ from person to person, recent research helps explain why.

A clinical study published in Scientific Reports found that postmenopausal found that women after menopause may carry more fat around their internal organs (visceral fat), even when overall body fat is similar.

A 2025 review suggests that declining oestrogen is associated with changes in fat distribution, increased inflammation, and reduced insulin sensitivity.

GLP-1 treatments are designed to support satiety signalling. However, the broader metabolic environment during menopause is different.

This means people can respond differently, even with the same treatment.

📖 Read more on our expert blogs.

We’re delighted to share that@drharriettreacy , CEO of Beyondbmi, has been named an 2026 Emerging Finalist! 🌟This recog...
02/04/2026

We’re delighted to share that@drharriettreacy , CEO of Beyondbmi, has been named an 2026 Emerging Finalist! 🌟

This recognition reflects Harriet’s commitment to changing how obesity is understood and treated, as a chronic, biological condition requiring expert, compassionate care.

A proud moment for our team and one we’re very grateful to be part of. 💙

29/03/2026

In a recent episode of the GLP-1 Digest podcast, Prof. Alex Miras and Ashwin Sharma explore a question that often comes up in conversations about weight loss treatment: what is really happening to muscle?

Prof. Miras highlights an important point. While some changes in muscle mass may be observed, this does not necessarily mean a decline in muscle health.

In many cases, people are becoming more active, moving more easily, and improving their physical function (how well the body performs everyday tasks).

In medicine, conditions such as sarcopenia (a condition defined by both low muscle mass and reduced strength or function) are not diagnosed based on muscle mass alone.

This means that changes in body composition need to be interpreted carefully. What is measured as “muscle loss” may not always reflect a loss of strength or capability.

At Beyondbmi, the focus is on improving overall health and function — not just changes seen on a scan or a number.

27/03/2026

On the GLP-1 Digest podcast, Prof. Alex Miras and Ashwin Sharma discuss a topic many people are now asking about: tapering off weight loss medications.

Prof. Miras, one of the leading experts in obesity medicine, highlights an important point, these treatments work by supporting underlying biological pathways involved in weight regulation.

When that support is reduced or stopped, the body may return toward its previous baseline. This reflects how the biology of obesity works, rather than a lack of effort or willpower.

This pattern is seen across many areas of medicine, where ongoing treatment is often needed to manage long-term conditions.

At Beyondbmi, obesity is approached as a chronic disease, with care that is guided by evidence, clinical assessment, and long-term support.

26/03/2026

When Isolde, one of our Health Coaches at Beyondbmi, speaks with members, one topic she often comes back to is muscle and why it matters far beyond the gym.

Muscle plays an important role in how your body functions day to day. It supports your metabolism (how your body uses energy), helps regulate blood sugar, and contributes to strength and independence over time.

During weight loss, including when using treatments such as GLP-1 or GIP medications, some muscle loss can occur alongside fat loss. This is a recognised part of how the body responds to weight change.

That is why protecting muscle is an important part of care.

Simple resistance exercises, even a couple of times per week, can help support muscle health. This does not need to be complicated. What matters most is finding something that feels manageable and consistent.

At Beyondbmi, this is combined with nutritional and clinical support, so that progress supports both your health and your long-term outcomes.

24/03/2026

Paul, one of our Health Coaches at Beyondbmi, notes that experiencing setbacks on a health journey is a common challenge.

It is not unusual to drift from your routine at times, especially when life becomes challenging. For some, this can bring a sense of frustration or the feeling that they have “failed”.

But this is not a failure. It is a normal part of any long-term health journey.

What can be helpful is taking a moment to reflect:

What happened?
What might you do differently next time?
And what support could help you move forward from here?

These small reflections can make it easier to get back on track without starting from the beginning.

Most importantly, try to be patient with yourself. Progress is not about being perfect. It is about continuing, even after a setback.

Sometimes, starting again with one small habit is enough.

Osteoarthritis is often described as a simple “wear and tear” condition.But… that’s not the full picture.Growing evidenc...
19/03/2026

Osteoarthritis is often described as a simple “wear and tear” condition.

But… that’s not the full picture.

Growing evidence shows that metabolic health and inflammation play an important role in how osteoarthritis develops and progresses - particularly in people living with obesity.

A new study published in Cell Metabolism explored how semaglutide may slow osteoarthritis progression through metabolic effects in joint cartilage, even when weight loss was controlled for.

Key points from the research:

- Semaglutide reduced cartilage damage and joint inflammation in an obesity-related OA model
- These effects occurred independently of weight loss
- The drug appeared to act through specific metabolic pathways within cartilage cells

Important context 👇

This research is early and largely preclinical. Semaglutide is not a treatment for osteoarthritis, and these findings should not be interpreted as clinical guidance.

What this does reinforce is an important shift in understanding:

Osteoarthritis is not purely mechanical. It is influenced by biology, metabolism, and systemic inflammation, not just body weight or joint loading.

As always, treatment decisions should be guided by individual medical assessment and evidence-based care - not headlines.

🧬The study: Qin, H., Yu, J., Yu, H., Zhang, L., Chen, X., Wang, Y., Li, Y., Zhao, X., Liu, Z., and Qin, X. (2026). Semaglutide ameliorates osteoarthritis progression through a weight loss-independent metabolic restoration mechanism. Cell Metabolism, 35(3), pp.456–470. Available at: [https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/abstract/S1550-4131(26)00008-2]

18/03/2026

Paul, one of our Health Coaches at Beyondbmi, often helps members with something simple but powerful: making time for their health.

When life gets busy, it is very easy for our own needs to end up last on the list. One way to change that is by intentionally scheduling time each week to work on your health goals.

It does not need to be overwhelming.❌

Start by choosing one goal to focus on this month. Then pick a small, sustainable time commitment.

For example, three 20-minute blocks in your week.

Put those time blocks into your calendar and treat them like an important appointment with yourself.

Over time, small and consistent actions are what help build habits and support long-term health.📈

16/03/2026

Isolde, one of our brilliant Health Coaches at Beyondbmi, often reminds our members of something important: the number on the scale is only one small part of the picture.

The scales tell you one thing: how your body interacts with gravity. They say very little about your health, energy, or the positive changes happening in your body.

Weight loss isn’t always linear. Sometimes progress is underway long before the scale reflects it.

This is why we talk about non-scale victories.

Sleeping more deeply. Feeling more energetic during the day. Moving more easily. Clothes fitting more comfortably.

When using GLP-1 or GIP medications, it can be easy to focus only on the number. Long-term health is built through many changes, not just what the scale shows.

Sometimes the most meaningful progress happens away from the scales.

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