In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.

Weight loss drugs are seen as an easy option for dropping the pounds, but they are also expensive, and can have nasty side effects. But there’s another, cheaper way to suppress your appetite, says nut

From science-backed supplements to insurance-covered nutrition therapy, here's your complete guide to effective weight loss when Ozempic isn't an option.