The weight loss drugs that suppress appetite don't address one of the major contributors to weight gain, which is eating from stress or boredom. I think that for any weight loss drug to be really effective, regardless of its mechanism of action, it would have to be accompanied by at least a little cognitive therapy so people substitute mindfulness for mindless grazing. You're bored before bedtime and it's easy to start snacking. Recognizing why you reach for the chips can help you redirect and form a new, more constructive response. If you're going to get off the couch and walk into the kitchen, why not walk the other way, instead, and do something productive? Everyone defines productivity differently, but as long as it doesn't include eating more you'll probably make more weight loss progress than with drugs alone or in combination.
The weight loss drugs that suppress appetite don't address one of the major contributors to weight gain, which is eating from stress or boredom. I think that for any weight loss drug to be really effective, regardless of its mechanism of action, it would have to be accompanied by at least a little cognitive therapy so people substitute mindfulness for mindless grazing. You're bored before bedtime and it's easy to start snacking. Recognizing why you reach for the chips can help you redirect and form a new, more constructive response. If you're going to get off the couch and walk into the kitchen, why not walk the other way, instead, and do something productive? Everyone defines productivity differently, but as long as it doesn't include eating more you'll probably make more weight loss progress than with drugs alone or in combination.