I was encouraged to try the appetite suppressant drug designed for Type 2 diabetes sufferers. It is not currently available on the National Health Service unless you have a BMI of 40+.

Fortunately, there is an initiative run by pharmacists that have less strict qualifying criteria. Unfortunately, you have to pay for it. £189 for the first month, £219 for the second. After 4 weeks I lost 8 lbs and 6 cm off my waist. Knowing that the cost would escalate, I still think it’s worth it to lose the flab and feel fitter.