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Anonymous wrote:My mom (age 70) is on ozempic for weight loss.

She is constantly going out for pizza and ice cream, and buying junk food for home. (More than once per week)

I thought ozempic reduces appetite? She is losing weight (5'5, 150 and dropping) but still eating this stuff.

As a registered dietitian who works with patients on GLP1s, this makes me crazy.

Is she getting no nutrition counseling at all?

Oh for pity's sake, she knows what a nutrient is and that ice cream and pizza have few which are nothing compared to the sugar and saturated fats she's consuming.

I respect what dieticians/nutritionists do, but you don't begin to touch on the baggage people are carrying that they are using addictive foods to self medicate away from thinking about or dealing with. OP's mother is not consuming junk to nourish her gut and brain, she's consuming junk for the dopamine rush and to try to fill the emptiness that really needs therapy of some kind whether CBT, DBT, etc.

Isn't this the point of GLPs? That I can eat what I want and not gain weight? I'd rather be dead than no longer eat junk food. The GLPs make it possible for me to enjoy life without the consequences that come with being fat.

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Anonymous wrote:Since she's losing weight, she's eating less. You can lose weight eating any kind of junk if you just eat very little.

But for her health, she's supposed to be getting a lot of protein, calcium, and water. Because when you eat a lot less but most of it is junk, you'll have health issues. (And I'm with PP, I can't tolerate fast food on glp-1.)

I don’t understand this or how anyone on glp-1s loses weight by eating junk foods (clearly there are more than one per this thread). I’m on Weight Watchers (have been on “maintenance” for several years), and on that program foods are assigned point values mainly based on their macros. Even small amounts of pizza and ice cream are enough points that if I consistently eat them, I exceed my daily allotted point value and start to gain weight. Eg, today I ate a plain yogurt with fruit for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, snacked on fruit and avocado, and had a big salad with grilled chicken sausage and roasted veggies for dinner. So no junk. This brought me close to my total point value for the day. We went out for ice cream for dessert and just a small cup of vanilla basically doubled my total points for the day.

All I can imagine is that glp-1’s do more than curb appetite, but also change one’s metabolism. And this is why people like me would love to go on a glp-1, even though I am “only” 130 lbs at 5’4”.

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Anonymous wrote:Since she's losing weight, she's eating less. You can lose weight eating any kind of junk if you just eat very little.

But for her health, she's supposed to be getting a lot of protein, calcium, and water. Because when you eat a lot less but most of it is junk, you'll have health issues. (And I'm with PP, I can't tolerate fast food on glp-1.)

I don’t understand this or how anyone on glp-1s loses weight by eating junk foods (clearly there are more than one per this thread). I’m on Weight Watchers (have been on “maintenance” for several years), and on that program foods are assigned point values mainly based on their macros. Even small amounts of pizza and ice cream are enough points that if I consistently eat them, I exceed my daily allotted point value and start to gain weight. Eg, today I ate a plain yogurt with fruit for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, snacked on fruit and avocado, and had a big salad with grilled chicken sausage and roasted veggies for dinner. So no junk. This brought me close to my total point value for the day. We went out for ice cream for dessert and just a small cup of vanilla basically doubled my total points for the day.

All I can imagine is that glp-1’s do more than curb appetite, but also change one’s metabolism. And this is why people like me would love to go on a glp-1, even though I am “only” 130 lbs at 5’4”.

I’m not on a GLP1 or WW. But I am very aware of calorie intake. I don’t know what you mean by “small cup” of vanilla but 1/3 of a cup of ice cream is not calorically the same as all the other food you listed combined. For example Haagen Dasz is about 160 calories.

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Anonymous wrote:Since she's losing weight, she's eating less. You can lose weight eating any kind of junk if you just eat very little.

But for her health, she's supposed to be getting a lot of protein, calcium, and water. Because when you eat a lot less but most of it is junk, you'll have health issues. (And I'm with PP, I can't tolerate fast food on glp-1.)

I don’t understand this or how anyone on glp-1s loses weight by eating junk foods (clearly there are more than one per this thread). I’m on Weight Watchers (have been on “maintenance” for several years), and on that program foods are assigned point values mainly based on their macros. Even small amounts of pizza and ice cream are enough points that if I consistently eat them, I exceed my daily allotted point value and start to gain weight. Eg, today I ate a plain yogurt with fruit for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, snacked on fruit and avocado, and had a big salad with grilled chicken sausage and roasted veggies for dinner. So no junk. This brought me close to my total point value for the day. We went out for ice cream for dessert and just a small cup of vanilla basically doubled my total points for the day.

All I can imagine is that glp-1’s do more than curb appetite, but also change one’s metabolism. And this is why people like me would love to go on a glp-1, even though I am “only” 130 lbs at 5’4”.

Anonymous wrote:Since she's losing weight, she's eating less. You can lose weight eating any kind of junk if you just eat very little.

But for her health, she's supposed to be getting a lot of protein, calcium, and water. Because when you eat a lot less but most of it is junk, you'll have health issues. (And I'm with PP, I can't tolerate fast food on glp-1.)

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve been on GLP1s over a year.

I buy junk food more than I ever did because I can now trust myself with portion size. In my lifelong calorie restriction efforts pre GLP1, I would never dream of having my favorite cookies or ice cream in the house because I knew I wouldn’t stop at a couple spoonfuls. Now, I do. So it’s in the freezer for the first time in my life aside from when my parents stocked it.

This is me exactly. Even things like pizza, burgers and fries are in my diet bc I don’t binge them anymore. I can enjoy them and be totally satisfied with a small portion

Because you will $hit your pants if you eat too much.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been on GLP1s over a year.

I buy junk food more than I ever did because I can now trust myself with portion size. In my lifelong calorie restriction efforts pre GLP1, I would never dream of having my favorite cookies or ice cream in the house because I knew I wouldn’t stop at a couple spoonfuls. Now, I do. So it’s in the freezer for the first time in my life aside from when my parents stocked it.

This is me exactly. Even things like pizza, burgers and fries are in my diet bc I don’t binge them anymore. I can enjoy them and be totally satisfied with a small portion

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been on GLP1s over a year.

I buy junk food more than I ever did because I can now trust myself with portion size. In my lifelong calorie restriction efforts pre GLP1, I would never dream of having my favorite cookies or ice cream in the house because I knew I wouldn’t stop at a couple spoonfuls. Now, I do. So it’s in the freezer for the first time in my life aside from when my parents stocked it.

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I respect what dieticians/nutritionists do, but you don't begin to touch on the baggage people are carrying that they are using addictive foods to self medicate away from thinking about or dealing with. OP's mother is not consuming junk to nourish her gut and brain, she's consuming junk for the dopamine rush and to try to fill the emptiness that really needs therapy of some kind whether CBT, DBT, etc.

?

We are talking about a 70 year old woman with a BMI of 25 (not even overweight, technically) who likes to go out for ice cream. I dont think you can diagnose her with psychological issues. She's probably just enjoying her life like a normal person.

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Anonymous wrote:My mom (age 70) is on ozempic for weight loss.

She is constantly going out for pizza and ice cream, and buying junk food for home. (More than once per week)

I thought ozempic reduces appetite? She is losing weight (5'5, 150 and dropping) but still eating this stuff.

As a registered dietitian who works with patients on GLP1s, this makes me crazy.

Is she getting no nutrition counseling at all?

Oh for pity's sake, she knows what a nutrient is and that ice cream and pizza have few which are nothing compared to the sugar and saturated fats she's consuming.

I respect what dieticians/nutritionists do, but you don't begin to touch on the baggage people are carrying that they are using addictive foods to self medicate away from thinking about or dealing with. OP's mother is not consuming junk to nourish her gut and brain, she's consuming junk for the dopamine rush and to try to fill the emptiness that really needs therapy of some kind whether CBT, DBT, etc.

Isn't this the point of GLPs? That I can eat what I want and not gain weight? I'd rather be dead than no longer eat junk food. The GLPs make it possible for me to enjoy life without the consequences that come with being fat.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow, I'm on a GLP-1 and yesterday I ate half a slice of pizza for lunch and half a wrap sandwich for dinner and the carbs made me gain two pounds. Literally I was 2lbs heavier this morning. Lucky mom!!

You are not unlucky and did not really gain 2 lbs of fat overnight.

People really have no idea how fat loss works. Losing fat and losing or gaining water weight/bloat are two different things. Not understanding weight fluctuations is why so many give up and declare that something doesn't work for them.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My mom (age 70) is on ozempic for weight loss.

She is constantly going out for pizza and ice cream, and buying junk food for home. (More than once per week)

I thought ozempic reduces appetite? She is losing weight (5'5, 150 and dropping) but still eating this stuff.

As a registered dietitian who works with patients on GLP1s, this makes me crazy.

Is she getting no nutrition counseling at all?

Oh for pity's sake, she knows what a nutrient is and that ice cream and pizza have few which are nothing compared to the sugar and saturated fats she's consuming.

I respect what dieticians/nutritionists do, but you don't begin to touch on the baggage people are carrying that they are using addictive foods to self medicate away from thinking about or dealing with. OP's mother is not consuming junk to nourish her gut and brain, she's consuming junk for the dopamine rush and to try to fill the emptiness that really needs therapy of some kind whether CBT, DBT, etc.

I respect what dieticians/nutritionists do, but you don't begin to touch on the baggage people are carrying that they are using addictive foods to self medicate away from thinking about or dealing with. OP's mother is not consuming junk to nourish her gut and brain, she's consuming junk for the dopamine rush and to try to fill the emptiness that really needs therapy of some kind whether CBT, DBT, etc.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My mom (age 70) is on ozempic for weight loss.

She is constantly going out for pizza and ice cream, and buying junk food for home. (More than once per week)

I thought ozempic reduces appetite? She is losing weight (5'5, 150 and dropping) but still eating this stuff.

As a registered dietitian who works with patients on GLP1s, this makes me crazy.

Is she getting no nutrition counseling at all?

Oh for pity's sake, she knows what a nutrient is and that ice cream and pizza have few which are nothing compared to the sugar and saturated fats she's consuming.

I respect what dieticians/nutritionists do, but you don't begin to touch on the baggage people are carrying that they are using addictive foods to self medicate away from thinking about or dealing with. OP's mother is not consuming junk to nourish her gut and brain, she's consuming junk for the dopamine rush and to try to fill the emptiness that really needs therapy of some kind whether CBT, DBT, etc.