People shaming/gossiping over those in their circle taking ozempic?

[Anonymous]

I am on it and don’t tell anyone bc there is so much judgment and it’s nobody’s business. I do not weight talk, did not when thin, heavy and not now in between. If people think it’s the easy way or great or shameful it’s their opinion but I am not interested.

[Anonymous]

I lost a lot of weight on one of these. A lot. The drug changed my life. It made me realize what I had been up against prior.

My friends were supportive. In fact the drug was recommended by a physician friend, which surprised me as they are a super healthy marathoner type. I went to my local hospital and did it medically supervised.

At first I was embarrassed, but it has been so amazing to me I made a vow to tell EVERYONE who asked about my weight about the drug and insulin resistance. I tell them I want to because of the stigma.

The stigma that needs to be defeated.

The stigma that is spouted people like you uninformed nasty awful idiots in this very forum. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. If there was a medicine for Dunning-Kreuger you would need it.

There should be a stigma about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do people do this? In my group of friends (upper middle class) there’s a few that constantly gossip or talk about those that lost weight using ozempic. It’s their favorite topic. I find it so rude. Why do you care? Especially because many of these people actually look a lot healthier and more fit now. Especially if you’re heavy, why the hate towards people who choose to lose the weight?

It's the current thing to battle over. See also: sahm vs wohm, natural birth vs interventions vs c section, gastric bypass vs sleeve vs diet and exercise. In short, it gives people something to talk about and an opportunity to bond with others like yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's very rude. They probably think their routine of cigarettes and anorexia is better.

welp, if you can't eat, at least you can smoke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do people do this? In my group of friends (upper middle class) there’s a few that constantly gossip or talk about those that lost weight using ozempic. It’s their favorite topic. I find it so rude. Why do you care? Especially because many of these people actually look a lot healthier and more fit now. Especially if you’re heavy, why the hate towards people who choose to lose the weight?

What do you say to counteract the gossip?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's fine if a GLP1 helped you lose weight. But it is the easy way. If it bothers you to hear that, then that's on you. We all need help sometimes, but there's also nothing wrong with admitting you needed assistance. If you're going to enjoy someone commenting on your weightloss or how thin you look, then you also need to accept that people are going to wonder how you did it. These 2 things go together. If you feel shame about how you lost the weight, then that's your issue to reconcile.

For many it is the only way. Other methods failed.

[Anonymous]

I now think it’s weird that anyone who can’t afford it doesn’t try to get this miracle drug. The compounded version isn’t too expensive and works great. How in the world are there still fat or chubby politicians, for example? Get with it, people!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am happy to share my ongoing GLP-1 experience with friends. They are welcome to say what they like behind my back but I’m not the least bit ashamed of my decision or weight loss and I feel no need to hide that I use meds.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I now think it’s weird that anyone who can’t afford it doesn’t try to get this miracle drug. The compounded version isn’t too expensive and works great. How in the world are there still fat or chubby politicians, for example? Get with it, people!

I wonder this too now when I see very overweight people who can clearly probably get insurance to cover the cost.

I know a bunch of people on it and they are all open about it. I am grateful because I'm interested in hearing about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Because they took the lazy way out.

Why do you think losing weight should be hard? Serious question.

+1

Sure Larla's cancer is in remission -- but she just had surgery and it worked. She didn't have to have chemo or radiation. She did it the easy way.

Comparing weightloss to cancer?

Are you trying to look like a joke?

OK, so you did not like PPs analogy, fine. You still have not responded to the clearly worded question: why do you want weight loss to be hard for other people?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they took the lazy way out.

Why do you think losing weight should be hard? Serious question.

+1

Sure Larla's cancer is in remission -- but she just had surgery and it worked. She didn't have to have chemo or radiation. She did it the easy way.

Comparing weightloss to cancer?

Are you trying to look like a joke?

How is it different? Explain it to me like I am five.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I now think it’s weird that anyone who can’t afford it doesn’t try to get this miracle drug. The compounded version isn’t too expensive and works great. How in the world are there still fat or chubby politicians, for example? Get with it, people!

I wonder this too now when I see very overweight people who can clearly probably get insurance to cover the cost.

I know a bunch of people on it and they are all open about it. I am grateful because I'm interested in hearing about it.

Me too-- when I see people who are morbidly obese I wonder why their doctor hasn't put them on it, fully covered by insurance. It could be a profound improvement in quality (and quantity) of life.

I used the compounded version and it cost less than a gym membership and worked better. Now my knees don't hurt anymore! Joint pain was one of the things keeping me from exercising more, and the joint pain was exacerbated by the extra weight. I lost 20 pounds effortlessly in six months, I feel better, and my clothes fit better. (The real trigger to start the drug was that I was on the verge of needing to buy all new stuff and I hate shopping). I went off it and have kept the weight off for six months, because now I can exercise, and very importantly, it recalibrated my understanding of hunger and what I need. My urge to snack is way down. I am more easily satiated.

I was extremely lucky in the side effects, too. My bestie had significant nausea and constipation. I had only the mildest of queasiness the day I took it, and then nothing.

I'm an evangelist. I'll tell anyone. If someone accuses me of being lazy or taking the easy way out, I'll ask them if they wash all their clothes by hand in the river.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I now think it’s weird that anyone who can’t afford it doesn’t try to get this miracle drug. The compounded version isn’t too expensive and works great. How in the world are there still fat or chubby politicians, for example? Get with it, people!

I wonder this too now when I see very overweight people who can clearly probably get insurance to cover the cost.

I know a bunch of people on it and they are all open about it. I am grateful because I'm interested in hearing about it.

Me too-- when I see people who are morbidly obese I wonder why their doctor hasn't put them on it, fully covered by insurance. It could be a profound improvement in quality (and quantity) of life.

I used the compounded version and it cost less than a gym membership and worked better. Now my knees don't hurt anymore! Joint pain was one of the things keeping me from exercising more, and the joint pain was exacerbated by the extra weight. I lost 20 pounds effortlessly in six months, I feel better, and my clothes fit better. (The real trigger to start the drug was that I was on the verge of needing to buy all new stuff and I hate shopping). I went off it and have kept the weight off for six months, because now I can exercise, and very importantly, it recalibrated my understanding of hunger and what I need. My urge to snack is way down. I am more easily satiated.

I was extremely lucky in the side effects, too. My bestie had significant nausea and constipation. I had only the mildest of queasiness the day I took it, and then nothing.

I'm an evangelist. I'll tell anyone. If someone accuses me of being lazy or taking the easy way out, I'll ask them if they wash all their clothes by hand in the river.

You are in fact taking the lazy way out. You just don't want to admit it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I now think it’s weird that anyone who can’t afford it doesn’t try to get this miracle drug. The compounded version isn’t too expensive and works great. How in the world are there still fat or chubby politicians, for example? Get with it, people!

I wonder this too now when I see very overweight people who can clearly probably get insurance to cover the cost.

I know a bunch of people on it and they are all open about it. I am grateful because I'm interested in hearing about it.

Me too-- when I see people who are morbidly obese I wonder why their doctor hasn't put them on it, fully covered by insurance. It could be a profound improvement in quality (and quantity) of life.

I used the compounded version and it cost less than a gym membership and worked better. Now my knees don't hurt anymore! Joint pain was one of the things keeping me from exercising more, and the joint pain was exacerbated by the extra weight. I lost 20 pounds effortlessly in six months, I feel better, and my clothes fit better. (The real trigger to start the drug was that I was on the verge of needing to buy all new stuff and I hate shopping). I went off it and have kept the weight off for six months, because now I can exercise, and very importantly, it recalibrated my understanding of hunger and what I need. My urge to snack is way down. I am more easily satiated.

I was extremely lucky in the side effects, too. My bestie had significant nausea and constipation. I had only the mildest of queasiness the day I took it, and then nothing.

I'm an evangelist. I'll tell anyone. If someone accuses me of being lazy or taking the easy way out, I'll ask them if they wash all their clothes by hand in the river.

You are in fact taking the lazy way out. You just don't want to admit it.

Do you have a dishwasher?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I now think it’s weird that anyone who can’t afford it doesn’t try to get this miracle drug. The compounded version isn’t too expensive and works great. How in the world are there still fat or chubby politicians, for example? Get with it, people!

I wonder this too now when I see very overweight people who can clearly probably get insurance to cover the cost.

I know a bunch of people on it and they are all open about it. I am grateful because I'm interested in hearing about it.

Me too-- when I see people who are morbidly obese I wonder why their doctor hasn't put them on it, fully covered by insurance. It could be a profound improvement in quality (and quantity) of life.

I used the compounded version and it cost less than a gym membership and worked better. Now my knees don't hurt anymore! Joint pain was one of the things keeping me from exercising more, and the joint pain was exacerbated by the extra weight. I lost 20 pounds effortlessly in six months, I feel better, and my clothes fit better. (The real trigger to start the drug was that I was on the verge of needing to buy all new stuff and I hate shopping). I went off it and have kept the weight off for six months, because now I can exercise, and very importantly, it recalibrated my understanding of hunger and what I need. My urge to snack is way down. I am more easily satiated.

I was extremely lucky in the side effects, too. My bestie had significant nausea and constipation. I had only the mildest of queasiness the day I took it, and then nothing.

I'm an evangelist. I'll tell anyone. If someone accuses me of being lazy or taking the easy way out, I'll ask them if they wash all their clothes by hand in the river.

You are in fact taking the lazy way out. You just don't want to admit it.

Oh man, I dream of being lazy someday. Having the time to do nothing except run on a stationary object like a hamster? How delightfully brainless. Maybe once I launch these kids and retire and see the rest of the world, I will be able to indulge in a little laziness!