Do you tell people you are on a GLP-1?

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand why it’s anyone’s business. I am not denying that I’m taking it, but it’s just so weird. I never had anyone ask me “you’re so much happier? Are you on anti-depressants” and my husband has never had anyone ask him “your hair is thicker. Are you on finasteride?” But why is my weight loss something people feel like the can ask me intimate questions about?

[Anonymous]

If they comment, yes!

It's the only thing that actually works.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand why it’s anyone’s business. I am not denying that I’m taking it, but it’s just so weird. I never had anyone ask me “you’re so much happier? Are you on anti-depressants” and my husband has never had anyone ask him “your hair is thicker. Are you on finasteride?” But why is my weight loss something people feel like the can ask me intimate questions about?

I consider it a public service announcement. I mean, if your friend is depressed and wanted to know how you seemed to shake your funk, why wouldn't you tell her that you finally found a good therapist and a drug that helped?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand why it’s anyone’s business. I am not denying that I’m taking it, but it’s just so weird. I never had anyone ask me “you’re so much happier? Are you on anti-depressants” and my husband has never had anyone ask him “your hair is thicker. Are you on finasteride?” But why is my weight loss something people feel like the can ask me intimate questions about?

I consider it a public service announcement. I mean, if your friend is depressed and wanted to know how you seemed to shake your funk, why wouldn't you tell her that you finally found a good therapist and a drug that helped?

So? What if someone found a really great sex toy? That doesn't mean they have to go telling everyone about it who might benefit. It's private. Some people would want to talk about it but others would not want to share.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand why it’s anyone’s business. I am not denying that I’m taking it, but it’s just so weird. I never had anyone ask me “you’re so much happier? Are you on anti-depressants” and my husband has never had anyone ask him “your hair is thicker. Are you on finasteride?” But why is my weight loss something people feel like the can ask me intimate questions about?

I consider it a public service announcement. I mean, if your friend is depressed and wanted to know how you seemed to shake your funk, why wouldn't you tell her that you finally found a good therapist and a drug that helped?

Because it's my private medical information and it's none of her business? Do you tell everyone about all the medication you're on and why?

[Anonymous]

I tell people I'm making better choices. Which is true

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:That’s the only context in which I would share, to help someone asking me for tips. But it has not come up in that way since only always-thin people have commented and asked. So no, I just lie and say it’s exercise and different food habits (I have lost very slowly and do exercise a lot).

My SIL took over the conversation at a family dinner recently bragging about how she's lost over 50lbs working with a personal trainer. At the end of the evening, after impressing and amazing everyone with all of this, she says to me "I'm also on the GSPs like you are." I said "Do you mean a GLP-1"? She said "Yes." She was (and still is) quite obese, so working with the personal trainer involved being able to walk to the end of the block and back. She still does not use the upstairs in her house because she can't use the stairs. In other words, don't picture her in a gym doing squats and lifting weights.

Yes, being able to walk to the end of the block was good progress for her. But FFS. The trainer probably had 2% at most to do with her weight loss. I'm not against GLP-1 weight loss, I've lost over 70lbs on Wegovy. But let's stop the lying. I'm not interested in discussing my weight with people, but I'm going to set boundaries like an adult rather than "just lie" as you put it.

You sound awful, PP. At least your SIL is trying to lose weight, but it sounds like you're not trying at all to lose your a-holery.

[Anonymous]

Why should people be shamed and gossiped about for using a medicine that helps them lose weight and get healthier?

I’ve lost 50 pounds. If anyone asks, I tell them lightheartedly that I am on the magic shot!

[Anonymous]

Nope, too much gossip.

[Anonymous]

At this point I think the assumption is that everyone is using them, so I have decided that I my as well admit it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am on Zepbound and have lost about 30 lbs. I have about 40 to go. I am also exercising for the first time in ten years (!!! I feel so much better!!!) and being very mindful about what I eat. I am finally at the point where a few people have commented on my weight loss. The one woman is someone I know also struggles with weight and she was asking specific questions about what I am doing. I felt weird not telling her that I am using Zepbound but I also don't want to deal with any associated stigma. How do others handle this?

In this case I would definitely tell someone. I think it so harmful when people just say "diet and exercise". It make other think they are just not doing enough. Now she may also fully know you are lying and on medication. When I see someone I know struggles with their weight suddenly lose a lot of weight I assume it is medication vs after 40 yrs they finally got their act together.

[Anonymous]

I'm honest about it - I've talked to my mom, sister, and best friend about it, and I just accept compliments with "thank you" and if someone says "wow you've lost a lot of weight", I say "Yes" and change the topic. Only one person has ever followed up and asked me how I lost weight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s the only context in which I would share, to help someone asking me for tips. But it has not come up in that way since only always-thin people have commented and asked. So no, I just lie and say it’s exercise and different food habits (I have lost very slowly and do exercise a lot).

My SIL took over the conversation at a family dinner recently bragging about how she's lost over 50lbs working with a personal trainer. At the end of the evening, after impressing and amazing everyone with all of this, she says to me "I'm also on the GSPs like you are." I said "Do you mean a GLP-1"? She said "Yes." She was (and still is) quite obese, so working with the personal trainer involved being able to walk to the end of the block and back. She still does not use the upstairs in her house because she can't use the stairs. In other words, don't picture her in a gym doing squats and lifting weights.

Yes, being able to walk to the end of the block was good progress for her. But FFS. The trainer probably had 2% at most to do with her weight loss. I'm not against GLP-1 weight loss, I've lost over 70lbs on Wegovy. But let's stop the lying. I'm not interested in discussing my weight with people, but I'm going to set boundaries like an adult rather than "just lie" as you put it.

You sound awful, PP. At least your SIL is trying to lose weight, but it sounds like you're not trying at all to lose your a-holery.

Yeah, sure, let’s all be liars.

[Anonymous]

I told my best friend, and she had a surprisingly negative reaction, so now the only time I talk about it is on this anonymous forum. If people want to know more, they can do the same research I did. No need to share anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s the only context in which I would share, to help someone asking me for tips. But it has not come up in that way since only always-thin people have commented and asked. So no, I just lie and say it’s exercise and different food habits (I have lost very slowly and do exercise a lot).

My SIL took over the conversation at a family dinner recently bragging about how she's lost over 50lbs working with a personal trainer. At the end of the evening, after impressing and amazing everyone with all of this, she says to me "I'm also on the GSPs like you are." I said "Do you mean a GLP-1"? She said "Yes." She was (and still is) quite obese, so working with the personal trainer involved being able to walk to the end of the block and back. She still does not use the upstairs in her house because she can't use the stairs. In other words, don't picture her in a gym doing squats and lifting weights.

Yes, being able to walk to the end of the block was good progress for her. But FFS. The trainer probably had 2% at most to do with her weight loss. I'm not against GLP-1 weight loss, I've lost over 70lbs on Wegovy. But let's stop the lying. I'm not interested in discussing my weight with people, but I'm going to set boundaries like an adult rather than "just lie" as you put it.

You sound awful, PP. At least your SIL is trying to lose weight, but it sounds like you're not trying at all to lose your a-holery.

Yeah, sure, let’s all be liars.

Yet your sil did not lie and you wrote a whole essay about how terrible she is. She should have lied. Some people are not to be trusted with personal info.