A Nation Hooked on the Jab?
In the last year, Ireland has seen a massive rise in demand for GLP-1 weight loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Once used primarily for diabetes, these so-called “skinny jabs” are now motivating thousands of Irish people to take action on their weight.
Social media is buzzing. Pharmacies have waiting lists. Even GPs are being flooded with requests.
But while the jab might be your starting point, it shouldn’t be your plan.
Here’s what’s happening—and how Motivation Weight Management is helping people make sure the weight stays off for good.
Why the GLP-1 Jab Became a Trend in Ireland
GLP-1 injections exploded for a few key reasons:
- Fast Results
Many people see rapid weight loss—sometimes up to 10–15% of body weight in a few months. - Celebrity Buzz
Influencers and celebrities openly using the jab (Elon Musk, etc.) made it more “acceptable.” - Limited Alternatives
With limited access to behavioural programs through public services, people turned to the jab as a quick fix. - Emotional Motivation
For many, the injection was the first real motivation they’d felt to take control of their health.
But What Happens When the Jab Stops?
Here’s the truth most people don’t hear:
- Up to 65% of people regain the weight once they stop injections
- The jab doesn’t teach you how to eat or how to cope with stress, emotions, or habits
- There are ongoing side effects and long-term safety concerns still being studied
The jab might switch off your hunger. But it doesn’t switch off:
- Cravings
- Emotional eating
- All-or-nothing thinking
- Self-sabotage patterns
Why Motivation’s Mental Weight Approach Is the Real Game-Changer
At Motivation Weight Management, we don’t sell weight loss.
We deliver long-term weight management through science-backed behaviour change.
Our signature tool? The Mental Weight assessment—a powerful tool that uncovers:
- Why you overeat
- What triggers self-sabotage
- How to replace old patterns with new behaviours
We help clients:
✅ Transition off GLP-1 safely
✅ Build structure and consistency
✅ Lose weight without injections (or stay slim after using them)
Clients Say It Best:
“I lost 12kg on Ozempic, but I didn’t know what to do next. Motivation helped me build habits that actually stuck.” – Aisling, Dublin
“Mental Weight helped me understand the emotional side of my eating. That was the real breakthrough.” – Brian, Swords
BONUS: Download the Research
We’ve compiled a detailed guide:
“The Effects of Stopping GLP-1 Agonists on Weight, Metabolism, and Long-Term Health”
Download it here
Final Thought: Start with a Jab. Stay Slim with Motivation.
If the jab helped you get started—brilliant.
Now let’s help you finish strong.
