Trying to get over people assuming I'm taking Ozempic

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are people really asking you? I find it hard to believe people are asking outright if you are on weight loss meds, even if they wonder. That is just so rude and frankly, I find people would just rather avoid the topic of your weight all together. It’s super awkward. This is likely a troll drumming up weight loss med drama

+I can’t imagine being so forward! OP, give these people the hard stare until they remember their manners.

[Anonymous]

I can see why you’re bothered. Changing your diet and having the willpower to say no to food when you’re craving it is more difficult than when you take a medication that decreases your appetite. I would think you’re creating lifestyle changes that are sustainable so that is a huge benefit to doing it the old fashioned way. I’m quite impressed with what you have accomplished. What was the motivating factor and how did you keep going?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I lost 40. No drugs or other cheating. Still have 20 to get to my desired weight. I feel so much better. It would definitely annoy me if people thought I cheated. I think I’d just say, “You think I’m lying? Interesting.” And walk off. People want to believe whatever makes them feel better.

And good for you, OP.

I hope you gain it all back if you think taking drugs is cheating. POS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can see why you’re bothered. Changing your diet and having the willpower to say no to food when you’re craving it is more difficult than when you take a medication that decreases your appetite. I would think you’re creating lifestyle changes that are sustainable so that is a huge benefit to doing it the old fashioned way. I’m quite impressed with what you have accomplished. What was the motivating factor and how did you keep going?

Except there isn't. I have lost 50 lbs in the past the old fashioned way and gained 60 back. Then I lost 70 the next time and gained it all back. Then I got on Ozempic and lost 70 and have been keeping it off for a year. All of your hopes and prayers that us "cheaters" will just gain it all back after we stop taking the drug may not come true. I've been off for 9 months now, BTW.

[Anonymous]

This entire thread reflects how messed up so many people are in terms of tying weight loss to virtue. It's sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can see why you’re bothered. Changing your diet and having the willpower to say no to food when you’re craving it is more difficult than when you take a medication that decreases your appetite. I would think you’re creating lifestyle changes that are sustainable so that is a huge benefit to doing it the old fashioned way. I’m quite impressed with what you have accomplished. What was the motivating factor and how did you keep going?

If you have a home chef to cook you healthy meals, is that "cheating"? What if you have a part-time job and plenty of time to shop, cook, and work out? Does that negate the person's achievement in losing weight, as compared to someone working full-time with kids? There are so many factors that influence "willpower," not the least of which is good sleep. One who is able to sleep well through the night needs far less willpower to make healthy choices than a person who has poor sleep, whether due to disruptions, lack of time, hormones, sleep apnea, etc. We see judgment based on "lifestyle choices" and "structuring life" to promote health, but in reality, it is far easier to exhibit these so-called virtues when you have wealth and autonomy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about it bothers you? Is it that you put in the work and changed your lifestyle?

That would bother me.

I imagine op worked really hard and it would feel bad if people are assuming she went for a popular quick fix.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about it bothers you? Is it that you put in the work and changed your lifestyle?

That would bother me.

I imagine op worked really hard and it would feel bad if people are assuming she went for a popular quick fix.

Except those of us on ozempic are also working hard at it. Losing significant weight takes commitment. Ozempic helps but only if you reduce your food intake and increase exercise.

I’ve had VERY few people comment on my weight loss. Maybe 2-3. I’m happy to share but it just doesn’t come up.

[Anonymous]

The people posting and saying that they’re ALSO working hard to lose weight while taking the weight loss drug and so they don’t see a difference are delusional. OBVIOUSLY there is a big difference and it makes things much easier or you wouldn’t need the drug and wouldn’t take it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lost 40. No drugs or other cheating. Still have 20 to get to my desired weight. I feel so much better. It would definitely annoy me if people thought I cheated. I think I’d just say, “You think I’m lying? Interesting.” And walk off. People want to believe whatever makes them feel better.

And good for you, OP.

Is it cheating to take blood pressure medication? Anxiety medication? Meds for ADHD, acne? Why is taking medication to assist in weight loss considering cheating? Just asking.

Yes, blood pressure medication is cheating when your blood pressure is high just because you don’t exercise and eat crap. How is that a question?

For people who are fit and eat only healthy food then no, it’s not cheating, it’s medically necessary.

There is a lot wrong with this perspective.

(No, I'm not fat, or on Ozempic, or hypertensive, or on blood pressure meds, or failing to exercise. I can just see how this is wrong and disturbing.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lost 40. No drugs or other cheating. Still have 20 to get to my desired weight. I feel so much better. It would definitely annoy me if people thought I cheated. I think I’d just say, “You think I’m lying? Interesting.” And walk off. People want to believe whatever makes them feel better.

And good for you, OP.

Is it cheating to take blood pressure medication? Anxiety medication? Meds for ADHD, acne? Why is taking medication to assist in weight loss considering cheating? Just asking.

Yes, blood pressure medication is cheating when your blood pressure is high just because you don’t exercise and eat crap. How is that a question?

For people who are fit and eat only healthy food then no, it’s not cheating, it’s medically necessary.

There is a lot wrong with this perspective.

(No, I'm not fat, or on Ozempic, or hypertensive, or on blood pressure meds, or failing to exercise. I can just see how this is wrong and disturbing.)

Cheating is a dumb term.

But hypertension medication in the place of actually getting your health in order and using these diet drugs is a lot closer to blood doping for endurance sports/cycling than it is for other things entirely out of a person’s control. To include decades of poor lifestyle choices.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can see why you’re bothered. Changing your diet and having the willpower to say no to food when you’re craving it is more difficult than when you take a medication that decreases your appetite. I would think you’re creating lifestyle changes that are sustainable so that is a huge benefit to doing it the old fashioned way. I’m quite impressed with what you have accomplished. What was the motivating factor and how did you keep going?

If you have a home chef to cook you healthy meals, is that "cheating"? What if you have a part-time job and plenty of time to shop, cook, and work out? Does that negate the person's achievement in losing weight, as compared to someone working full-time with kids? There are so many factors that influence "willpower," not the least of which is good sleep. One who is able to sleep well through the night needs far less willpower to make healthy choices than a person who has poor sleep, whether due to disruptions, lack of time, hormones, sleep apnea, etc. We see judgment based on "lifestyle choices" and "structuring life" to promote health, but in reality, it is far easier to exhibit these so-called virtues when you have wealth and autonomy.

100% of the people that are paying out of pocket have the wealth. As for the time and autonomy, that same group has it if they wanted to make those choices.

A very high percentage of those with sufficient insurance are exactly the same.

Upper middle class people co-opting the actual plight of people in food deserts as an excuse for their failure to make choices to control their environment is just weak.

[Anonymous]

I’m just going to go about being happy and healthier and ignore the aholes. Unhappy people are contagious you gotta steer clear.

[Anonymous]

Who cares if they think you did it on ozempic. I know plenty of people on it and they needed to lose weight. I appauld it

[Anonymous]

This thread is why people lie about it.

Cheating? FFS. I actually have a diagnosed genetic metabolic condition (only diagnosed because of my recurrent pregnancy loss). Shockingly it's not that uncommon. So is it cheating when you are taking medication to fix a genetic condition? And just because someone hasn't gotten it diagnosed (it took 3 years and many different doctors) doesn't mean they, too, don't gave something going on.

The inability to embrace this idea that people with excess weight aren't just lazy.

Plus, BTW, I've known people that didn't lose any weight on WeGovy. They made no lifestyle changes.