Does weight loss medication take the joy of eating away?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for all of the responses. I’m going to give it a try and hopefully I’m like most who have said they still enjoy good food.

Don't give up if you have general food aversion at first. It doesn't mean you won't ever enjoy food again. I didn't enjoy food at all for several months -- and now that my body is more used to the medication I do. I just don't eat as much of it.

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Anonymous wrote:My sisters look miserable whenever food is on the table. They're both very, very skinny "thanks" to these drugs, but I'd say it has definitely taken away their joy of sharing a meal. It also makes me uncomfortable TBH. I feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food.

I'm wondering if "feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food" is what makes PP "uncomfortable." The tone here sounds like she's jealous of their weight loss and wants to justify her own eating.

Np. Not everything is jealousy. I am guessing it’s similar to being around someone on an overly strict diet who either glares at you while you eat or makes comments about “I could never eat en entire chicken breast”.

Agree that not everything is jealousy.

But people who make comments like PP? Yeah, that's usually from a place of jealousy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean to be honest on my weight loss journey using this medication the amount of chicken breast that I’m eating is absolutely comical. It’s easily one and a half to two chicken breasts a day to meet my protein requirement and I would bet you almost anybody you can find who tracks macros and follows a high protein diet will tell you the same thing. And that’s whether or not they’re on any medication.
Enter into the PP who is jealous of your overly skinny sisters, so I’m sure we’re previously obese, I think you have some unchecked issues you Need to address. You should be happy for them and if you’re uncomfortable around them, maybe do a little inner work.

Lol same, but Greek yogurt.

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Anonymous wrote:My sisters look miserable whenever food is on the table. They're both very, very skinny "thanks" to these drugs, but I'd say it has definitely taken away their joy of sharing a meal. It also makes me uncomfortable TBH. I feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food.

I'm wondering if "feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food" is what makes PP "uncomfortable." The tone here sounds like she's jealous of their weight loss and wants to justify her own eating.

Np. Not everything is jealousy. I am guessing it’s similar to being around someone on an overly strict diet who either glares at you while you eat or makes comments about “I could never eat en entire chicken breast”.

Agree that not everything is jealousy.

But people who make comments like PP? Yeah, that's usually from a place of jealousy.

- Not jealous of their weight loss (and don’t need to lose weight myself). I am genuinely happy for them, but it hasn’t made them any happier as people.

[Anonymous]

It takes appetite/hungwr away but not cravings (except when feeling nauseous)

If I see sweets I will eat them so I don’t have them around

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It had not decreased my enjoyment of food at all if anything it has made me appreciate it more because for the first time in my life I feel like I eat like a normal person. I can eat food and enjoy it but don't over indulge. I no longer stress about eating out or going to a social event because I can eat and enjoy the food, and know I won't stuff myself. it is so liberating to know how normal people eat.

Yes, this. I enjoy food even more... some foods are even tastier than before so I don't need a large portion to feel satisified with my meal.

[Anonymous]

I have been on Zepbound for 4 weeks. The weird thing is that I don’t crave sweets any more but look forward to eating protein. For instance, I enjoy fish much more than I used to…

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Anonymous wrote:My sisters look miserable whenever food is on the table. They're both very, very skinny "thanks" to these drugs, but I'd say it has definitely taken away their joy of sharing a meal. It also makes me uncomfortable TBH. I feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food.

I'm wondering if "feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food" is what makes PP "uncomfortable." The tone here sounds like she's jealous of their weight loss and wants to justify her own eating.

Np. Not everything is jealousy. I am guessing it’s similar to being around someone on an overly strict diet who either glares at you while you eat or makes comments about “I could never eat en entire chicken breast”.

Agree that not everything is jealousy.

But people who make comments like PP? Yeah, that's usually from a place of jealousy.

- Not jealous of their weight loss (and don’t need to lose weight myself). I am genuinely happy for them, but it hasn’t made them any happier as people.

Well honey that’s not what it’s for. Some people were miserable fat and they will be miserable skinny. I had to join those online Reddit groups to learn about how to successfully take the weight loss medication, and I can see that a lot of those people have opted to do therapy and serious work on their eating issues in addition to the medication. Other people won’t do it and that’s a personal choice. I can say they were probably unhappy fat and it’s probably healthier for them to be unhappy skinny.

[Anonymous]

I still like food but I’ll somehow stop myself from eating it until I feel sick, which is what I used to do if I was indulging. Same with alcohol, I just don’t crave more and more but I still drink.

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Anonymous wrote:My sisters look miserable whenever food is on the table. They're both very, very skinny "thanks" to these drugs, but I'd say it has definitely taken away their joy of sharing a meal. It also makes me uncomfortable TBH. I feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food.

I'm wondering if "feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food" is what makes PP "uncomfortable." The tone here sounds like she's jealous of their weight loss and wants to justify her own eating.

Np. Not everything is jealousy. I am guessing it’s similar to being around someone on an overly strict diet who either glares at you while you eat or makes comments about “I could never eat en entire chicken breast”.

Agree that not everything is jealousy.

But people who make comments like PP? Yeah, that's usually from a place of jealousy.

- Not jealous of their weight loss (and don’t need to lose weight myself). I am genuinely happy for them, but it hasn’t made them any happier as people.

I have spent a decade+ of my life trying to monitor food intake, eat the protein, exercise, diet, count macros, etc with zero success. After 5 months of medication, I’ve lost 20+ lbs and without really trying. I can’t believe how much better I feel and the mental space I gave dieting for so long is gone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My sisters look miserable whenever food is on the table. They're both very, very skinny "thanks" to these drugs, but I'd say it has definitely taken away their joy of sharing a meal. It also makes me uncomfortable TBH. I feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food.

I'm wondering if "feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food" is what makes PP "uncomfortable." The tone here sounds like she's jealous of their weight loss and wants to justify her own eating.

Np. Not everything is jealousy. I am guessing it’s similar to being around someone on an overly strict diet who either glares at you while you eat or makes comments about “I could never eat en entire chicken breast”.

Agree that not everything is jealousy.

But people who make comments like PP? Yeah, that's usually from a place of jealousy.

- Not jealous of their weight loss (and don’t need to lose weight myself). I am genuinely happy for them, but it hasn’t made them any happier as people.

You don’t know this. Good grief, pay attention to your own life. Deal with your own health. MYOB.

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Anonymous wrote:My sisters look miserable whenever food is on the table. They're both very, very skinny "thanks" to these drugs, but I'd say it has definitely taken away their joy of sharing a meal. It also makes me uncomfortable TBH. I feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food.

I'm wondering if "feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food" is what makes PP "uncomfortable." The tone here sounds like she's jealous of their weight loss and wants to justify her own eating.

Np. Not everything is jealousy. I am guessing it’s similar to being around someone on an overly strict diet who either glares at you while you eat or makes comments about “I could never eat en entire chicken breast”.

Agree that not everything is jealousy.

But people who make comments like PP? Yeah, that's usually from a place of jealousy.

- Not jealous of their weight loss (and don’t need to lose weight myself). I am genuinely happy for them, but it hasn’t made them any happier as people.

Well honey that’s not what it’s for. Some people were miserable fat and they will be miserable skinny. I had to join those online Reddit groups to learn about how to successfully take the weight loss medication, and I can see that a lot of those people have opted to do therapy and serious work on their eating issues in addition to the medication. Other people won’t do it and that’s a personal choice. I can say they were probably unhappy fat and it’s probably healthier for them to be unhappy skinny.

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I am on it and have lost 40 pounds. I did not do this to be happy. I did it to lose weight, and be healthier. I had several weight related illnesses that are much better now. That prior poster just can’t admit how jealous they are and they’re twisting themselves into knots trying to deny it.

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Anonymous wrote:My sisters look miserable whenever food is on the table. They're both very, very skinny "thanks" to these drugs, but I'd say it has definitely taken away their joy of sharing a meal. It also makes me uncomfortable TBH. I feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food.

I'm wondering if "feel guilty simply enjoying a decent portion of good, healthy food" is what makes PP "uncomfortable." The tone here sounds like she's jealous of their weight loss and wants to justify her own eating.

Np. Not everything is jealousy. I am guessing it’s similar to being around someone on an overly strict diet who either glares at you while you eat or makes comments about “I could never eat en entire chicken breast”.

Agree that not everything is jealousy.

But people who make comments like PP? Yeah, that's usually from a place of jealousy.

- Not jealous of their weight loss (and don’t need to lose weight myself). I am genuinely happy for them, but it hasn’t made them any happier as people.

I have spent a decade+ of my life trying to monitor food intake, eat the protein, exercise, diet, count macros, etc with zero success. After 5 months of medication, I’ve lost 20+ lbs and without really trying. I can’t believe how much better I feel and the mental space I gave dieting for so long is gone.

The lack of headspace required to lose weight is really the miracle of these drugs. I don’t think about food all the time anymore. I enjoy nice food but it doesn’t rule my life.

[Anonymous]

It did for me.

I had nausea all the time, 24/7, to some degree. Even in my dreams, I was aware of the nausea. It wasn't severe, but it was always there.

There was no joy in food. I would realize I had to eat something, then methodically go through the possibilities of what I should prioritize eating before I just felt to sick to continue.

I also had terrible constipation. It was scary, and I almost went to the ER. I won't gross you out with the details, but this is what finally made me quit.

[Anonymous]

Lost 50 pounds. I has not, as long as you enjoy small portions.