Fake weight loss injections are everywhere — and they’re dangerous. When people feel desperate, they take risks. Ordering jabs online. Trusting promises that sound too good to be true. Sometimes those choices nearly cost lives. This cuts through the rise of fake weight loss injections, why people are drawn to them, and the real physical and psychological risks involved. It also shares clear red flags to watch for, helping you spot scams and stay safe. Weight loss should never mean gambling with your health. Real support, proper medical care, and honest information matter more than quick fixes. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Fake weight loss jabs aren’t just scams — they can be deadly. Counterfeit injections are turning up in unregulated pens and vials filled with unknown substances, putting lives at serious risk. • Desperation makes good people take dangerous chances. When you’re exhausted, ashamed, and promised a quick fix, risky decisions don’t come from stupidity — they come from survival mode. • Real weight loss medication requires real medical care. GLP-1 injections should only ever come with proper consultations, screening, monitoring, and legitimate UK providers — anything else is a red flag. • Medication doesn’t fix what’s going on in your head or heart. Injections can quiet appetite, but they don’t heal emotional eating, trauma, stress, or identity — and that’s why support matters. • Talking about this openly can genuinely save lives. The more we expose fake products and share safe, informed paths forward, the fewer people will feel pushed into dangerous choices. KEY MOMENTS "We've gone from fake watches and handbags to fake medication. And that, quite honestly, scares the shit out of me." "Imagine thinking you're taking something to help you lose weight safely, and you're actually injecting insulin that sends your blood sugar crashing so low, you end up in A&E with hyperglycaemic shock." "They only work whilst you're taking them. As soon as you stop, your hormones go back to their old baseline, your appetite comes back, and unless you've changed your habits and your headspace, most of the weight creeps back on." "If you've been tempted to buy from some too good to be true source online, I promise you're not stupid, weak or greedy. You are human. You're tired. You're trying to survive in a body and a system that feel stacked against you." TIMESTAMPS [00:01:10] Fake weight loss injections. [00:05:09] Life-threatening fake medications. [00:10:21] Change your appetite, not story. [00:16:07] Stigmatises obesity, underfunds support. 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.kiomethod.com  📺⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod  📸⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod  🎵⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod  📘⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod  💼⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠

Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about obesity and weight loss! Join the conversation with the incredibly insightful Dr Shaw Somers, a leading bariatric surgeon and media commentator, as he dives deep into the complexities of obesity, metabolism, and the impact of our environment on weight gain. Shaw shares his journey from cancer surgery to becoming a pioneer in metabolic surgery, revealing how our bodies react to food and why it’s not just about willpower. He sheds light on the role of genetics, stress, and even sleep in our struggle with weight. Plus, discover the latest in weight loss treatments, including the buzz around GLP-1 injections and how they fit into the bigger picture of health. KEY TAKEAWAYS Obesity is a disease, not a personal failure. Recognised by the World Health Organization as a complex condition shaped by genetics, environment, and metabolism — not willpower alone. Your environment matters more than you think. Stress, sleep, and food access all influence metabolism and eating behaviours, often working against long-term weight loss. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Effective treatment can include lifestyle change, medication, or surgery — and should always be guided by qualified professionals. Bariatric surgery is now metabolic surgery. The focus has shifted from weight loss to treating underlying metabolic dysfunction. The biggest changes aren’t just physical. Many people experience improved confidence, health, relationships, and quality of life — not just a lower number on the scale. KEY MOMENTS "We now recognise that good quality sleep is absolutely essential to be able to moderate your metabolism and for your body to work properly." "Obesity is a disorder, and it's why companies are spending millions trying to figure out drugs that help treat it." "The way your body deals with food, how it digests it, how it assimilates it, is different for every individual." "We now see all the different treatments that we have available as a spectrum." "You will change. You will expect and want different things." TIMESTAMPS [00:01:25] Obesity as a disease. [00:05:31] Environment's role in weight gain. [00:10:21] Satiety and metabolic disorders. [00:13:15] Metabolic surgery vs. bariatric surgery. [00:17:46] Preventive measures for obesity. [00:22:16] Cooking as bonding time. [00:28:17] Obesity as a spectrum. [00:30:45] Weight loss surgeries overview. [00:34:20] Weight loss surgery options. [00:41:00] Surgical industry and GLP-1s. [00:42:50] Weight loss and relationship changes. 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.kiomethod.com 📺⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod 📸⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod 🎵⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod 📘⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod 💼⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠

A nine-year-old girl forced into weight loss surgery? It’s a heartbreaking reality that’s left many of us reeling.  This week, we dive deep into a shocking story that highlights the alarming lengths some parents will go to in the name of health, and the devastating impact it can have on a child’s life. Join the conversation as we unpack the complexities of body image, societal pressures, and the urgent need for compassion and understanding in how we approach children's health. It’s not just about weight; it’s about nurturing our kids and allowing them to grow without fear or shame. Let’s challenge the stigma surrounding childhood obesity and explore how we can create a supportive environment that prioritises emotional well-being over surgical solutions. Together, we can advocate for a world where children are celebrated for who they are, not judged for how they look. KEY TAKEAWAYS Childhood Matters: A child's body is still developing, and making drastic decisions like weight loss surgery can have lifelong consequences. It's crucial to prioritise their emotional and physical well-being over societal pressures. Parental Responsibility: Parents must take accountability for their child's health and nutrition. Instead of resorting to surgical solutions, they should focus on nurturing healthy habits and providing support. Cultural Awareness: While cultural beliefs can influence decisions, they should not justify harmful actions. It's essential to advocate for children's rights and ensure they are protected from adult pressures. The Importance of Advocacy: Children need advocates—doctors, psychologists, and social workers—who can intervene when their well-being is at risk. A collaborative approach is vital to safeguard vulnerable individuals. Promoting Compassion Over Punishment: Society must shift its focus from shaming and punishing children for their weight to fostering understanding, education, and compassion. Building confidence in children is about nurturing, not carving. KEY MOMENTS "A nine-year-old girl was forced to have weight loss surgery in Egypt by her parents. Nine years old." "This is non-reversible. It's an exceptionally difficult and complex operation to perform and it will change how her body absorbs food, nutrients and energy for the rest of her life." "Where were the safeguards? Where was the psychologist? Who stopped to even ask this terrified little girl if she even knew what was happening?" "Desperation and a lack of education does not justify damage. A parent's job is to protect, not to project." "We need to talk about prevention, not surgery. Education, psychology, compassion, they're much more important." TIMESTAMPS [00:02:56] Child weight loss surgery controversy. [00:06:43] Pathologizing normal bodies in society. [00:09:48] Child shaming and its impact. 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.kiomethod.com 📺⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod 📸⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod 🎵⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod 📘⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod 💼⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Weight regain doesn’t happen overnight — it sneaks up on you. That quiet shift in habits. Skipping meals. Grazing. Eating on autopilot. Using food to get through a tough moment. Before you know it, clothes feel tighter and the familiar fear starts creeping in. This is an honest, no-nonsense look at how weight regain actually begins — not with one bad decision, but with lots of small ones that feel harmless at the time. There’s no blame here, and no shame. Just awareness, reflection, and a reminder that regain isn’t failure — it’s feedback. If that “here we go again” feeling sounds familiar, this is a gentle nudge to pause, reset, and reconnect with the habits and support that help keep weight off for the long haul. You’re not broken — and you’re not on your own. Recognise Sneaky Weight Regain: Weight regain often happens gradually and can be unnoticed until it becomes significant. It's important to be aware of subtle behaviour changes that may lead to weight gain. Mindful Eating: Eating mindfully is crucial. This includes being aware of when and how you eat, avoiding distractions, and taking smaller bites to help control portion sizes and improve satisfaction. Monitor Your Scales: Regularly weighing yourself can help you stay accountable. Avoiding the scales may indicate you're avoiding confronting your weight regain. However, don't obsessively weigh yourself multiple times a day, as this can lead to negative feelings. Emotional Awareness: Be conscious of using food as a coping mechanism for stress or emotional challenges. Recognising when you fall into a mindset of "I'll sod it" can help you address underlying issues before they lead to weight regain. Physical Signs of Regain: Pay attention to physical signs such as tighter clothing or avoiding social situations due to anxiety about food choices. These can be indicators that you need to reassess your habits and take action before the situation worsens. KEY MOMENTS "When we've lost a lot of weight and we start to regain, it's because our weight has become sneaky. It starts creeping in through the back door of our behaviour changes." "Have you found that you are skipping meals? Or, even worse maybe, skipping meals and then overeating later?" "When we eat, we need to eat mindfully. We need to sit down at a table and just concentrate on eating our food." "If you've started avoiding social situations, if you have gone out and bought a bigger size, big warning sign." "There is never a better time to take action than now. So let's get onto it." TIMESTAMPS [00:03:15] Birthday cake and weight regain. [00:05:12] Drinking empty calories. [00:10:10] Emotional warning signs in weight loss. [00:14:08] Weight regain and maintenance strategies. 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.kiomethod.com  📺⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod  📸⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod  🎵⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod  📘⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod  💼⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/