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re: Folks on Ozempic who claim weight loss from other factors
Posted on 2/24/25 at 12:51 pm to Stadium Rat
Posted on 2/24/25 at 12:51 pm to Stadium Rat
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I've lost 130 pounds on Ozempic.
So if I I have a lifelong imbalance of hormones that makes me fat, and I take a drug that gives me a normal level of hormones resulting in me losing a bunch of weight, somehow I'm a fair target of ridicule?
frick you people.
No, you have a circumstance that requires the usage.
I think the people that tend to be harsher on the usage of the drug are aiming that dismay at folks who are just a little bit overweight and have all means and ability to self correct but dont. These people have a job or husband has a job that has insurance and they try (lie) to take advantage of the insurance provider thus causing prices to increase on all of the people who pay in.
The gripe will always come down to money. I dont care if you want to pump shite into your veins, I dont. But be fair about it, legalize steriods.
This post was edited on 2/24/25 at 12:52 pm
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Posted on 2/24/25 at 12:53 pm to LouisianaLady
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The things I've learned about food noise, hunger, insatiatable appetite, etc. from people struggling with obesity have been very eye opening as someone who does not have any of that. While I do find it wild that it doesn't come as easily to some others as it does for myself, it helped me understand why these drugs are good for people who need it.
Food addiction is very similar to alcohol addiction but we're allowed to shame one and not the other.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 12:55 pm to CAD703X
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i have a friend who was a rolly polly and she couldn't pass up a piece of candy.
she lost a TON of weight and got O-face.
she stopped taking it and now she looks better; her face is fuller and she only picks up an RX every once in awhile if she feels like she's needing it.
unlike traditional yo-yo diets, if you do start to develop bad habits and start to gain weight you can shut that off immediately before it gets out of control.
that's all i got. seems to be working for her (going on 2 years) and she does look a ton better and she's stopped acting like a ravenous lunatic if we got out to eat with her and her husband.
So she takes a weight loss drug aimed at GLP-1 receptors because she has no self control?
Self control is a mental issue.
This post was edited on 2/24/25 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 2/24/25 at 12:56 pm to Salmon
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taking a drug for obesity does not remove the personal responsibility factor of obesity
Yes it does., considering you can get a lot of the same effects as Ozempic with a high protein diet and exercise. Taking a "magic pill" is taking the easy road out.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 12:59 pm to jizzle6609
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These people have a job or husband has a job that has insurance and they try (lie) to take advantage of the insurance provider thus causing prices to increase on all of the people who pay in.
All the local housewives in my hood who are on it are paying out of pocket. None of them had high enough A1Cs to get the insurance to pay for it to help them lose those last 10 baby pounds.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 12:59 pm to Limitlesstigers
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Food addiction is very similar to alcohol addiction but we're allowed to shame one and not the other.
I think both are about half bullshite. I know heavy alcoholics for decades that quit cold turkey when it really got to nut cutting time. It can certainly be harder for some people than others, but everyone can do it
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:00 pm to GusMcRae
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haven’t started exercising, still drink plenty, and have lost 30 pounds taking the shot.
What do I win?
Diabetes
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:02 pm to Limitlesstigers
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Yes it does
taking a drug to lose weight is taking personal responsibility to correct an action
you just disagree with the way they are doing it, but it in no way removes the personal responsibility factor
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:02 pm to jizzle6609
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Self control is a mental issue.
I agree.
So why are you overweight?
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:04 pm to Salmon
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You should probably stop judging others for being mentally weak then
Im not judging, I am stating that they are mentally weak which is 100% a fact. Im not condemning them, thats for the Lord.
And you are kind of proving my point. I dont need your approval or anyone elses. I dont depend on or ask anyone for anything. I am not going to take a drug just because I am overweight. I will have to correct this myself and if its going slowly, I need to eat less and workout more. Its really that simple. In and out.
This post was edited on 2/24/25 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:06 pm to Salmon
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I agree.
So why are you overweight?
Because I have felt like having dessert the last couple of years and enjoy an ice cold coca cola in the morning.
All I need to do is change the behavior not use drugs. By using the drugs you are selling out and showing everyone what you are, lazy and sloppy. I wont let that happen.
This post was edited on 2/24/25 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:07 pm to Limitlesstigers
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high protein
People dont take this seriously enough. By high protein, I mean no lettuce extra meat.
This post was edited on 2/24/25 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:08 pm to jizzle6609
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All I need to do is change the behavior not use drugs. By using the drugs you are selling out and showing everyone what you are, lazy and sloppy. I wont let that happen.
You already let it happen.
Otherwise you wouldn't be overweight.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:10 pm to Salmon
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This post was edited on 5/4/25 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:11 pm to jizzle6609
Folks should know that the Ozempic experience is no bed of roses.
I have suffered severe nausea, diarrhea and constipation - all at the same time. I may not be feeling the pain of muscle fatigue, but I am feeling pain.
4 or 5 times over the last 2 years, I was not able to get the drug because of shortages caused by excess demand. The excess demand came from vain people clamoring for Ozempic so they could lose 15 pounds and look good in a bikini.
I have suffered severe nausea, diarrhea and constipation - all at the same time. I may not be feeling the pain of muscle fatigue, but I am feeling pain.
4 or 5 times over the last 2 years, I was not able to get the drug because of shortages caused by excess demand. The excess demand came from vain people clamoring for Ozempic so they could lose 15 pounds and look good in a bikini.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:12 pm to Salmon
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You should probably stop judging others for being mentally weak then
Making a statement and judging is different.
I dont care that they do it, be lets be honest about it.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:12 pm to Stadium Rat
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've lost 130 pounds on Ozempic.
I don't even want to know what all the loose skin is going to cost to have removed. That's nasty.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:14 pm to LouisianaLady
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I'm a supporter of weight loss drugs for people that need them, as I have several loved ones who had great success with them.
That being said, I find obesity and eating habits to be a really fascinating topic in general, as someone who has never been overweight before and clearly has different brain chemistry than an obese person.
The things I've learned about food noise, hunger, insatiatable appetite, etc. from people struggling with obesity have been very eye opening as someone who does not have any of that. While I do find it wild that it doesn't come as easily to some others as it does for myself, it helped me understand why these drugs are good for people who need it.
As long as it is safe (and I know we don't 100% know yet with these), I don't necessarily have a problem with people utilizing modern medicine/technology to enhance their body's performance or appearance. Be it Botox, weight loss drugs, testosterone, teeth whitening, surgery, etc.
FWIW, I've uplvoted a lot of posts in here on both sides. Certain points that Mingo/Jizzle/etc. have made are valid points. It's fair as someone who has made the conscious choice to take care of your weight.. to have some judgment towards those that can't.
Ultimately, though, for me.. if they can't they can't. I acknowledge some of us are fortunate to have the natural inclination to not overeat, and maybe someone who isn't so fortunate deserves help.
Love you, great post.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:14 pm to Stadium Rat
It does crack me up that the same dudes who hate fatties are now shitting on them for using Ozempic
Posted on 2/24/25 at 1:15 pm to jizzle6609
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Making a statement and judging is different.
You are forming strong opinions about a subset of people by using very generalized knowledge.
That is judging.
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