lose (some) weight

idiom

: to become less heavy or fat

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Weight-loss medications, including Victoza (liraglutide) and Ozempic (semaglutide), may be used to lose weight in combination with lifestyle interventions. Laura Young, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025 These medications began as diabetes treatments to lower blood glucose levels and have now been approved to help people without diabetes lose weight. Alice Park, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025 To lose weight, create a calorie deficit by eating fewer calories than your TDEE, aiming for a gradual, sustainable weight loss of 0.5kg to 1kg per week. David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 It’s thought to be more effective than semaglutide in helping people lose weight, according to recent research published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lose (some) weight 

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“Lose (some) weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20%28some%29%20weight. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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