15 lbs overweight, holistic doctor wants me to try weight loss injections

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Anonymous wrote:I would give it a try if I were you. 15 pounds can really mess with your joints and cause other issues. It sounds like you are doing quite a bit of exercise. Those mentioning cardio here are ignoring that cardio is ineffective for weight loss. It is wonderful for heart health but not for losing fat. If your diet is dialed in and you’ve tried the other options I’d go for it.

Thank you. I would stop when I hit the 15 lbs. If it doesn’t work to maintain I’m fine with that and I’ll accept this might be my new normal with age.

I’m not sure why you bothered posting on here for feedback when It sounds like you’ve made up your mind.

I personally think you’re taking a huge gamble on the impact this could have on your health and metabolism down the road when you’re already at a perfectly healthy weight. But you do you!

Agree. OP, I have been on these meds for about 5 years and I guarantee you, you will regret taking it to lose 15lbs. The studies showed that trial participants under a BMI 24 saw no statistically relevant weight loss. However, it did lower A1c and control insulin levels. And on that low of dose, it’s going to take forever for enough medication to build in your body for the optimal results.


I just can’t believe a holistic doctor would recommend those medications to lose 15lbs. I don’t think it will hurt you regarding your metabolism, but also don’t think you get the results you’re hoping for.

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Anonymous wrote:Is there any way you can stop taking the SSRI? And pick up more exercise? Something more intense than walking, something that makes you sweat? Numerous studies have shown that exercise, especially high intensity exercise, is as or more effective than meditation for mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression#:~:text=Exercise%20is%20as%20effective%20as%20antidepressants%20in%20some%20cases.&text=However%2C%20pills%20aren't%20the,severe%20depression%2C%22%20says%20Dr.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-exercise-more-effective-than-medication-for-depression-and-anxiety

Even if you can’t, take a spin class and you could kill two birds with one stone…

Yes, I did go off of it 6 months ago and no weight change.
I do weight lifting 3/4x a week for 45 min a sessioj with a trainer and daily pilates in a studio because I enjoy it. I don’t really think my fitness could improve. Before I picked up lifting I was actually spinning 3/4 days a week and switched to lifting because it’s supposed to be more effective than cardio.

Your fitness could definitely improve. Brisk walk 60 mins/day on non strength days. Also if you’re not lifting heavy, you won’t see much in the way of results. If you do, muscle weighs more than fat so…
Taking drugs with potentially nasty side effects for a vanity 15 is nuts when you really are not doing the bare minimum in terms of exercise.

10k is 5 miles a day! I walk/jog 3 miles a day every single day (other 4k are natural steps) , take a studio pilates every single day except Sunday and heavy lift 4x a week in a gym. Every single day people. I’m working out a ton.

Then you need to walk faster and/or switch up your routine.

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Is there any way you can stop taking the SSRI? And pick up more exercise? Something more intense than walking, something that makes you sweat? Numerous studies have shown that exercise, especially high intensity exercise, is as or more effective than meditation for mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression#:~:text=Exercise%20is%20as%20effective%20as%20antidepressants%20in%20some%20cases.&text=However%2C%20pills%20aren't%20the,severe%20depression%2C%22%20says%20Dr.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-exercise-more-effective-than-medication-for-depression-and-anxiety

Even if you can’t, take a spin class and you could kill two birds with one stone…

Yes, I did go off of it 6 months ago and no weight change.
I do weight lifting 3/4x a week for 45 min a sessioj with a trainer and daily pilates in a studio because I enjoy it. I don’t really think my fitness could improve. Before I picked up lifting I was actually spinning 3/4 days a week and switched to lifting because it’s supposed to be more effective than cardio.

Your fitness could definitely improve. Brisk walk 60 mins/day on non strength days. Also if you’re not lifting heavy, you won’t see much in the way of results. If you do, muscle weighs more than fat so…
Taking drugs with potentially nasty side effects for a vanity 15 is nuts when you really are not doing the bare minimum in terms of exercise.

10k is 5 miles a day! I walk/jog 3 miles a day every single day (other 4k are natural steps) , take a studio pilates every single day except Sunday and heavy lift 4x a week in a gym. Every single day people. I’m working out a ton.

Then you need to walk faster and/or switch up your routine.

What is your pace?

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No way.

You are not obese.

There are risks and side effects to these drugs.

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Anonymous wrote:For 15 pounds? No.

Put that money into a personal trainer.

This. For $300 you can get a personal trainer 2-3 times a month. Lift Heavy.

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Anonymous wrote:I say go ahead and try it. I have gained about 100lbs over the last 10 years thanks to psych meds. It's not pretty. Stop it while you can.

Don't take meds to combat the side effect of meds.

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Anonymous wrote:For 15 pounds? No.

Put that money into a personal trainer.

This. For $300 you can get a personal trainer 2-3 times a month. Lift Heavy.

Did you miss that part? I’m doing that 3x a week w a personal trainer.

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I have been on semaglutide for a year and lost about 40 lbs. But I was clinically overweight and with high A1C. Your BMI is well within normal ranges and you are exercising and overall sound very healthy. If you are truly eating clean and minimal calories you will literally need to starve yourself to lose the weight. Semaglutides aren't magic, they just make you eat less. Sounds like you don't have room to eat/drink less or exercise more so I doubt it will be very effective and may cause you some health issues if you end up cutting your calories too much.

Ignore the people telling you to exercise more - it sounds like you are already exercising 2 hours a day and walking 4-5 miles a day. How do you find time to work?

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Anonymous wrote:For 15 pounds? No.

Put that money into a personal trainer.

This. For $300 you can get a personal trainer 2-3 times a month. Lift Heavy.

Did you miss that part? I’m doing that 3x a week w a personal trainer.

But what is your walking pace. Big difference between ambling and power walking.

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Anonymous wrote:I have been on semaglutide for a year and lost about 40 lbs. But I was clinically overweight and with high A1C. Your BMI is well within normal ranges and you are exercising and overall sound very healthy. If you are truly eating clean and minimal calories you will literally need to starve yourself to lose the weight. Semaglutides aren't magic, they just make you eat less. Sounds like you don't have room to eat/drink less or exercise more so I doubt it will be very effective and may cause you some health issues if you end up cutting your calories too much.

Ignore the people telling you to exercise more - it sounds like you are already exercising 2 hours a day and walking 4-5 miles a day. How do you find time to work?

I don’t work. My exercise pilates class is my social activity with friends and my walk/jog is with my dog. My A1C is 5.1 non fasting. I really don’t know what the issue is with my weight not moving. As you can see, weight loss is tricky and people have different ideas. Many people are not reading the post seeing Im lifting, doing cardio and eating clean.

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Anonymous wrote:For 15 pounds? No.

Put that money into a personal trainer.

This. For $300 you can get a personal trainer 2-3 times a month. Lift Heavy.

Did you miss that part? I’m doing that 3x a week w a personal trainer.

But what is your walking pace. Big difference between ambling and power walking.

4 miles on hills for an hour

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there any way you can stop taking the SSRI? And pick up more exercise? Something more intense than walking, something that makes you sweat? Numerous studies have shown that exercise, especially high intensity exercise, is as or more effective than meditation for mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression#:~:text=Exercise%20is%20as%20effective%20as%20antidepressants%20in%20some%20cases.&text=However%2C%20pills%20aren't%20the,severe%20depression%2C%22%20says%20Dr.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-exercise-more-effective-than-medication-for-depression-and-anxiety

Even if you can’t, take a spin class and you could kill two birds with one stone…

Yes, I did go off of it 6 months ago and no weight change.
I do weight lifting 3/4x a week for 45 min a sessioj with a trainer and daily pilates in a studio because I enjoy it. I don’t really think my fitness could improve. Before I picked up lifting I was actually spinning 3/4 days a week and switched to lifting because it’s supposed to be more effective than cardio.

Six months is nothing, please give it more time. If it were me, I would not take weight loss drugs, in your position. I would keep doing what you’re doing (and mix it up by adding an occasional spin/cardio class in with the weight lifting, variety isn’t just the spice of life.) Be patient. The weight will come off. Do not mess your metabolism up even more with more drugs.

This! These drugs are not without risks and side effects. I am all for it for someone who is obese, but you are not even technically overweight, though I understand the desire to lose 15 pounds for sure. I would never take a weight loss medicine to achieve an ideal weight when already at a healthy weight and I am pretty shocked a provider would suggest this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 15 pounds? No.

Put that money into a personal trainer.

This. For $300 you can get a personal trainer 2-3 times a month. Lift Heavy.

Did you miss that part? I’m doing that 3x a week w a personal trainer.

But what is your walking pace. Big difference between ambling and power walking.

And between light weights and heavy weights. I'm skeptical OP is actually challenging herself in terms of fitness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 15 pounds? No.

Put that money into a personal trainer.

This. For $300 you can get a personal trainer 2-3 times a month. Lift Heavy.

Did you miss that part? I’m doing that 3x a week w a personal trainer.

But what is your walking pace. Big difference between ambling and power walking.

And between light weights and heavy weights. I'm skeptical OP is actually challenging herself in terms of fitness.

Agreed. She is doing a lot, but perhaps not exerting herself. I do 1/3 of what she does and easily maintain my weight, despite age and questionable food choices. I walk briskly for 3 miles every day and that is the extent of my exercise.

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I am doing it after going nowhere with diet and exercise for years, but I am overweight. Not sure I would with your stats. For me it was worth it and my side effects have been very mild.