PSA- people losing weight on injectables ARE “doing the work”

[Anonymous]

Everyone I know who’s on them says it’s like having constant low level nausea. No thanks. I’d rather be 20 lbs overweight. I experienced that enough when I was pregnant.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many calories do you eat, OP? Do you have to track them or does it make you so not hungry that you can just eat intuitively?

I don’t track. But for example if I ordered an avocado toast with salmon, previously I’d devour the entire thing and still want dessert. Now, I will have like 1-2 bites of the bread and just eat the avocado, salmon, and sprouts or whatever is on the toast, and I’m filled up before I finish half. I have no dessert craving, and if I do, I just want a bite.

In one of my FB groups someone once talked about going to an event where brownies were served. She was helping to set up the event, and during the set up, all she could think about was when she could have a brownie. During the event itself, she was thinking about how she could pre-position herself at the table so that she could take another brownie. When the event was ending, she was thinking about how to take a brownie or two with her. I could relate to this and it’s such a relief to not feel this way.

PP - thanks. It's funny, I understand that feeling exactly and I have often wished a magic pill would come out and does that (makes me "normal" with food) but now that's it here I feel trepidation about trying it. I'm pretty anti pharma in general. Glad it is working for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone I know who’s on them says it’s like having constant low level nausea. No thanks. I’d rather be 20 lbs overweight. I experienced that enough when I was pregnant.

Nausea is a common side effect and I have experienced it as well. I do have a mini arsenal of meds to counter side effects. Zofran for nausea, Pepcid for heartburn, magnesium for regularity etc. For me personally, the side effects have been extremely manageable. I am someone who cannot stand being nauseous. I’ve experienced maybe 3-4 intermittent experiences with nausea in the 6 or so months I’ve been on meds. All of the side effects have been nbd for me, but ymmv. I am someone who despises being nauseous, so daily nausea for me would not be sustainable.

[Anonymous]

Whenever I get the flu I always lose a couple pounds because I’m too nauseous to eat. That doesn’t mean I did the work to lose weight. And let’s be honest, as soon as I can breathe through my nose again and my throat isn’t on fire, I gain the weight right back. I imagine a pill would be the same way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whenever I get the flu I always lose a couple pounds because I’m too nauseous to eat. That doesn’t mean I did the work to lose weight. And let’s be honest, as soon as I can breathe through my nose again and my throat isn’t on fire, I gain the weight right back. I imagine a pill would be the same way.

I have only experienced a few days of nausea, I’ve been nauseous maybe 3-4 times over a period of 6 months. Constant nausea is not the reason that weight has been lost. In my case, weight is being lost bc I’m consuming significantly fewer calories and able to feel satisfied on a reasonable diet comprised of mostly healthy foods. Do I have trepidation about going off the meds- yes absolutely- these protocols are so new that I do t think anyone really knows what the endgame is…do you take a maintenance dose for life? I’m not sure. People have gastric bypass and regain the weight bc the underlying metabolic issues and habits were never resolved. The best I can do is say that I’ll cultivate good habits on the way down.

[Anonymous]

The “work” is the self-control. You bought that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The “work” is the self-control. You bought that.

The work is eating less and exercising more. Being miserable doesn't make anyone a better person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The “work” is the self-control. You bought that.

So what if she did?

These constant rebuttals are so nonsensical and frankly, just nasty. And I’m sure there are no vices or imperfections that you can’t overcome? Or do you not even have the balls to be a little vulnerable and post them on a stupid anonymous forum?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can do all that without the meds.

"I can remove cholesterol from my body without the meds."

"I can make insulin without the meds."

"I can control seizures without the meds."

"I can think my way out of depression without the meds."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can do all that without the meds.

"I can remove cholesterol from my body without the meds."

"I can make insulin without the meds."

"I can control seizures without the meds."

"I can think my way out of depression without the meds."

People routinely dramatically change their lipid profile through diet and exercise alone.

The rest of these are poor comparisons. Victim culture wants obesity to be equivalent to the last three when it isn’t for at least 95% of people. If it does develop into a disease state that’s uncontrollable, it’s only after years of poor decisions.

[Anonymous]

I think of Wegovy like putting on a pair of glasses. When you take them off, everything is blurry, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear them?? They make life easier for you and for everyone around you. Like how helpful could that brownie woman have been at the event if all she ever thought about were brownies? Now she can actually notice the world around her and make a positive contribution to society instead of just existing to eat more food.

[Anonymous]

They're doing the easy, lazy "work" to lose weight. You said it yourself that it was easier. Because it is entirely possible for them to lose weight without the meds, but it's harder to overcome that hurdle. And people who do, have done harder work.

What I worry about is that all the people taking these meds will still have a lot of mental/emotional things going on, that they're not dealing with. No one is obese because they just like food - there's something deeper that they need to untangle. And that deeper stuff isn't going to disappear just because you dropped some pants sizes.

[Anonymous]

I’m shocked by the awful posts on this reply. I’m glad you found something that’s helping OP. I look at families I know - including my own and some people just struggle and it starts in childhood. I do believe there is some genetic predisposition with just about everything. I have the constant food noise in my brain and even though I’m only about 15 over I hate how much thought is consumed about food.
I am curious if long term you stay on the meds or what is the end plan? Please ignore 95% of the people here and keep at it.

[Anonymous]

I’m naturally able to maintain my weight as my appetite generally stays in check. I get full and become uncomfortable if I eat too much or binge on the wrong foods.

My partner struggled for a long time but has found success with the drug because he is finally experiencing that feedback which helps him make better choices.

I’ve had periods of my life when my hormones were different and I did crave more food. I also notice that after vacations I will crave food, similar to a dopamine hit.

The drugs are just making it clear that fat people are weak-minded and points out the privilege naturally slender people enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone I know who’s on them says it’s like having constant low level nausea. No thanks. I’d rather be 20 lbs overweight. I experienced that enough when I was pregnant.

Nausea is a common side effect and I have experienced it as well. I do have a mini arsenal of meds to counter side effects. Zofran for nausea, Pepcid for heartburn, magnesium for regularity etc. For me personally, the side effects have been extremely manageable. I am someone who cannot stand being nauseous. I’ve experienced maybe 3-4 intermittent experiences with nausea in the 6 or so months I’ve been on meds. All of the side effects have been nbd for me, but ymmv. I am someone who despises being nauseous, so daily nausea for me would not be sustainable.

Drugs, drugs, drugs. So healthy