If Serena Williams needed a GLP1, what hope do I have?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re being ridiculous.

Tons of people maintain a normal weight.

Serena Williams is taking medication to lose weight because her husband invested in the company. She’s a paid spokesperson.

I don't know anyone who maintains a normal weight without a GLP.

That’s bizarre. Are you surrounded by Kardashians?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re being ridiculous.

Tons of people maintain a normal weight.

Serena Williams is taking medication to lose weight because her husband invested in the company. She’s a paid spokesperson.

I don't know anyone who maintains a normal weight without a GLP.

If this is true, you hang out with a sick bunch of people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re being ridiculous.

Tons of people maintain a normal weight.

Serena Williams is taking medication to lose weight because her husband invested in the company. She’s a paid spokesperson.

I don't know anyone who maintains a normal weight without a GLP.

That’s insane. Every single adult in my family is a normal weight. About half my neighbors are too — though I have no idea if they take medication or not. Almost all my friends are a normal weight. It’s really not hard.

I’m not on a glp-1 but this is so tone deaf. I’m a “normal weight” (5’4”, 130 lbs, work out 5-6 days/week and walk 30 min/day). BUT I need to eat a very restricted diet to stay at this weight. I find it a daily challenge and would say that food brings me little pleasure because I never eat what I want.

I was thin (but always athletic) until age 40 or so, this metabolism change happened to me post having kids. It really opened my eyes to how naive I had been before that about it being “easy” to maintain my weight.

Your borderline eating disorder does not mean everyone needs a GLP-1. As women she is is very natural to add some weight and it is not unhealthy. Research shows that a BMI just around the overweight zone (26-27) has the most longevity. If you believe that at 50 you have to have the same body as at 25 - that is the problem. That’s going to be hard to do a cause some mental distress.

Serena however may have actually medically needed the GLP-1 because of her cardiovascular history.

I have an eating disorder at 5’4” and 130 lbs? That is more than 15 pounds above my weight at age 25, and I have accepted my changed body and weight with age. But to stay around 130 lbs, I need to eat a very restricted diet - that is my whole point, that I’m not thin, I’m “normal” weight and accepting of age related body changes, and I still have to eat in a restricted way so it is far from easy and requires constant monitoring and tracking (I originally answered in response to a poster saying it is easy to keep at a healthy weight). If I ate “normally” I’d be more like 145 lbs and ever creeping upwards, which is overweight per a BMI calculator.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m maybe 10 lbs overweight, I’d look even better if I lost 15. I’m 5’2”, 43 years old, and no health issues.

I just saw that Serena Williams went on a GLP1 because she wasn’t losing weight. I assume she has the best workouts and nutritionists available. If she couldn’t do it, what hope do us normies have? Should I ask my doctor for it? (I think she went on Ro).

Serena Williams did not "need" a GLP1, OP. She chose money over her own health by taking one. Hope it works out for her in the long run.

Yes, she chose money, but please elaborate on how she made a choice that goes against her health by finding a way to lose weight. I can't wait to hear it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m maybe 10 lbs overweight, I’d look even better if I lost 15. I’m 5’2”, 43 years old, and no health issues.

I just saw that Serena Williams went on a GLP1 because she wasn’t losing weight. I assume she has the best workouts and nutritionists available. If she couldn’t do it, what hope do us normies have? Should I ask my doctor for it? (I think she went on Ro).

Serena Williams did not "need" a GLP1, OP. She chose money over her own health by taking one. Hope it works out for her in the long run.

Yes, she chose money, but please elaborate on how she made a choice that goes against her health by finding a way to lose weight. I can't wait to hear it.

Is she overweight with metabolic issues or obese?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m maybe 10 lbs overweight, I’d look even better if I lost 15. I’m 5’2”, 43 years old, and no health issues.

I just saw that Serena Williams went on a GLP1 because she wasn’t losing weight. I assume she has the best workouts and nutritionists available. If she couldn’t do it, what hope do us normies have? Should I ask my doctor for it? (I think she went on Ro).

Looks like the advertisement campaign is working!

Here you go: https://ro.co

Look at those arms. How can they even act like she a typical consumer that needs this medication?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re being ridiculous.

Tons of people maintain a normal weight.

Serena Williams is taking medication to lose weight because her husband invested in the company. She’s a paid spokesperson.

I don't know anyone who maintains a normal weight without a GLP.

So up until a few years ago, no person in the world was maintaining a normal weight?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m maybe 10 lbs overweight, I’d look even better if I lost 15. I’m 5’2”, 43 years old, and no health issues.

I just saw that Serena Williams went on a GLP1 because she wasn’t losing weight. I assume she has the best workouts and nutritionists available. If she couldn’t do it, what hope do us normies have? Should I ask my doctor for it? (I think she went on Ro).

Serena Williams did not "need" a GLP1, OP. She chose money over her own health by taking one. Hope it works out for her in the long run.

Yes, she chose money, but please elaborate on how she made a choice that goes against her health by finding a way to lose weight. I can't wait to hear it.

Is she clinically overweight, let alone obese, due to excess body fat? Has she not had years (a lifetime) of cardiovascular exercise and strength training? Does she present with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or DM2?

If your mantra is that everyone who is fit and muscular needs to "lose weight," you are so far off base that there is no serious discussion with you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re being ridiculous.

Tons of people maintain a normal weight.

Serena Williams is taking medication to lose weight because her husband invested in the company. She’s a paid spokesperson.

I don't know anyone who maintains a normal weight without a GLP.

That’s insane. Every single adult in my family is a normal weight. About half my neighbors are too — though I have no idea if they take medication or not. Almost all my friends are a normal weight. It’s really not hard.

I’m not on a glp-1 but this is so tone deaf. I’m a “normal weight” (5’4”, 130 lbs, work out 5-6 days/week and walk 30 min/day). BUT I need to eat a very restricted diet to stay at this weight. I find it a daily challenge and would say that food brings me little pleasure because I never eat what I want.

I was thin (but always athletic) until age 40 or so, this metabolism change happened to me post having kids. It really opened my eyes to how naive I had been before that about it being “easy” to maintain my weight.

Your borderline eating disorder does not mean everyone needs a GLP-1. As women she is is very natural to add some weight and it is not unhealthy. Research shows that a BMI just around the overweight zone (26-27) has the most longevity. If you believe that at 50 you have to have the same body as at 25 - that is the problem. That’s going to be hard to do a cause some mental distress.

Serena however may have actually medically needed the GLP-1 because of her cardiovascular history.

I have an eating disorder at 5’4” and 130 lbs? That is more than 15 pounds above my weight at age 25, and I have accepted my changed body and weight with age. But to stay around 130 lbs, I need to eat a very restricted diet - that is my whole point, that I’m not thin, I’m “normal” weight and accepting of age related body changes, and I still have to eat in a restricted way so it is far from easy and requires constant monitoring and tracking (I originally answered in response to a poster saying it is easy to keep at a healthy weight). If I ate “normally” I’d be more like 145 lbs and ever creeping upwards, which is overweight per a BMI calculator.

My whole point is to believe you have to stay 130 and to be distressed by food to that point is subclinically disordered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m maybe 10 lbs overweight, I’d look even better if I lost 15. I’m 5’2”, 43 years old, and no health issues.

I just saw that Serena Williams went on a GLP1 because she wasn’t losing weight. I assume she has the best workouts and nutritionists available. If she couldn’t do it, what hope do us normies have? Should I ask my doctor for it? (I think she went on Ro).

Serena Williams did not "need" a GLP1, OP. She chose money over her own health by taking one. Hope it works out for her in the long run.

Yes, she chose money, but please elaborate on how she made a choice that goes against her health by finding a way to lose weight. I can't wait to hear it.

Is she clinically overweight, let alone obese, due to excess body fat? Has she not had years (a lifetime) of cardiovascular exercise and strength training? Does she present with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or DM2?

If your mantra is that everyone who is fit and muscular needs to "lose weight," you are so far off base that there is no serious discussion with you.

She has a history of blood clots and may have some other comorbidities she is not disclosing like high BP or blood sugar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m maybe 10 lbs overweight, I’d look even better if I lost 15. I’m 5’2”, 43 years old, and no health issues.

I just saw that Serena Williams went on a GLP1 because she wasn’t losing weight. I assume she has the best workouts and nutritionists available. If she couldn’t do it, what hope do us normies have? Should I ask my doctor for it? (I think she went on Ro).

Serena Williams did not "need" a GLP1, OP. She chose money over her own health by taking one. Hope it works out for her in the long run.

Yes, she chose money, but please elaborate on how she made a choice that goes against her health by finding a way to lose weight. I can't wait to hear it.

Is she clinically overweight, let alone obese, due to excess body fat? Has she not had years (a lifetime) of cardiovascular exercise and strength training? Does she present with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or DM2?

If your mantra is that everyone who is fit and muscular needs to "lose weight," you are so far off base that there is no serious discussion with you.

She has a history of blood clots and may have some other comorbidities she is not disclosing like high BP or blood sugar.

Oh great! And some initial research shows a potential link to use of GLP1s and elevated risk of DVT.

[Anonymous]

Why is there so much hate on GLP-1s? If someone wants to lose weight for vanity purposes or health purposes, why do people care? Yes, body acceptance and all that other crap…blah blah blah, but the reality is, most people want to be thin. I really don’t see the problem with her or anyone else taking these meds, regardless of their reasons (financial incentives, vanity issues, health, etc.).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is there so much hate on GLP-1s? If someone wants to lose weight for vanity purposes or health purposes, why do people care? Yes, body acceptance and all that other crap…blah blah blah, but the reality is, most people want to be thin. I really don’t see the problem with her or anyone else taking these meds, regardless of their reasons (financial incentives, vanity issues, health, etc.).

And to answer OP’s question: sure, if you’re struggling to lose the weight, go for it! Just know that you’ll like need to take them for life to keep the weight off, which I honestly don’t think is a big deal either. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re being ridiculous.

Tons of people maintain a normal weight.

Serena Williams is taking medication to lose weight because her husband invested in the company. She’s a paid spokesperson.

I don't know anyone who maintains a normal weight without a GLP.

I do. I rarely eat highly processed food. I’m eating takeout pizza tonight for a change but I can guarantee I’ll feel like crap later and for the next day or two. I am 50 and except for pregnancy, I have weighed with 5 pounds my entire adult life. Eat real food. It’s possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is there so much hate on GLP-1s? If someone wants to lose weight for vanity purposes or health purposes, why do people care? Yes, body acceptance and all that other crap…blah blah blah, but the reality is, most people want to be thin. I really don’t see the problem with her or anyone else taking these meds, regardless of their reasons (financial incentives, vanity issues, health, etc.).

Really? And when the country is hit with a rash of health problems in 10-20 years tracing back to these drugs, will you feel the same ?