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Anonymous wrote:Any time I see someone who lost a lot of weight now, I immediately assume they are on Ozempic. I feel bad for the people like your daughter who actually did it the hard (but healthier) way because I know we all assume they are getting the shots.

Anyway, I would recommend holding off on any clothes shopping until she has maintained for a while. She may lose more or gain some back.

Why is the bolded important to you? Do you think that the shots magically make people lose weight without any lifestyle changes?

I'm not judging, honestly, but isn't that kind of how people have described it? Someone wrote in another thread that it just makes them not think about food anymore and gives them normal hunger cues. So they are technically changing their lifestyle as in eating less, but it doesn't require great effort. I say this as someone who would qualify for these drugs but don't want to because I don't know the long term effects and would worry about regaining everything when I went off them (I realize, statistically, I'm also likely to regain what I lose the natural way, but I'm trying to do it super slow to avoid that). I'm glad the drugs exist for people that need/want them.

I lost 108 pounds in 16 months, from 262 to 154. People privately asked my wife if I had cancer. No, just discipline and desire, no drugs, and this was 2013-14, before today’s weight loss drugs

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any time I see someone who lost a lot of weight now, I immediately assume they are on Ozempic. I feel bad for the people like your daughter who actually did it the hard (but healthier) way because I know we all assume they are getting the shots.

Anyway, I would recommend holding off on any clothes shopping until she has maintained for a while. She may lose more or gain some back.

Why is the bolded important to you? Do you think that the shots magically make people lose weight without any lifestyle changes?

OP, I agree with the others about following your DD's lead while focusing more on how she feels, as opposed to the weight loss. You could ask if she needs new clothes, but let her decide.

I don’t get the comments about the shots. Do people really judge others for using them? How is it “bad”?

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Anonymous wrote:Lol ozempic obviously

no, it isn't. Stop.

50 pounds in 6 months? Come on. People need to stop lying.

That would be a 900-1000 calorie deficit on average without considering the body going into starvation mode or gaining muscle mass from increased exercise or changes in absorption and gut biome.

It does seem remarkable.

she said she cut her portion sizes in half and introduced exercise as in walking for at least an hour a day.

Anonymous wrote:I lost 60 pounds from September 15, 1985 - June 30, 1986. Yes, I kept a food diary, so I know the exact dates. I went from 185 to 125. I was 26. I wrote everything down and was just honest with myself and didn’t eat the bad things.

It’s possible at that age without drugs.

You realize I hope that this is 9.5 months more than 50% longer right?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lol ozempic obviously

no, it isn't. Stop.

50 pounds in 6 months? Come on. People need to stop lying.

That would be a 900-1000 calorie deficit on average without considering the body going into starvation mode or gaining muscle mass from increased exercise or changes in absorption and gut biome.

It does seem remarkable.

If I worked really hard to lose weight, I would be proud telling my parents. I think it would mean a great deal if they wanted to celebrate with me and acknowledged it meaningfully.

Anonymous wrote:Any time I see someone who lost a lot of weight now, I immediately assume they are on Ozempic. I feel bad for the people like your daughter who actually did it the hard (but healthier) way because I know we all assume they are getting the shots.

Anyway, I would recommend holding off on any clothes shopping until she has maintained for a while. She may lose more or gain some back.

Why is the bolded important to you? Do you think that the shots magically make people lose weight without any lifestyle changes?

OP, I agree with the others about following your DD's lead while focusing more on how she feels, as opposed to the weight loss. You could ask if she needs new clothes, but let her decide.

^Easy to LOSE a lot of weight...

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Anonymous wrote:Lol ozempic obviously

lol, you're a moron, obviously.

I've lost 70 lbs before with no meds.

Yep, I lost 60lbs in 8 months doing strick Keto. Starting weight 286lbs. Easy to loose a lot of weight if you are extremely heavy. Hard part is keeping it off

This mother is happy for her child and a gift card isn’t body shaming. Body shaming would to buy her child a size 8 jeans for “motivation” when in actuality, she is a size MUCH larger. Congrats to your daughter.

I would just focus on the effort and the dedication and not on her body or weight gain. You can also ask if with her new found strength and endurance if she has any goals related to her new level of fitness. You can br proud of how hard she has worked and how committed she had been. I wouldn't make it all about her size or smaller clothes or the actual weight. Especially as she is likely to regain it.

I lost 60 pounds from September 15, 1985 - June 30, 1986. Yes, I kept a food diary, so I know the exact dates. I went from 185 to 125. I was 26. I wrote everything down and was just honest with myself and didn’t eat the bad things.

It’s possible at that age without drugs.

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Anonymous wrote:Just reassure: No matter what package you come in, we love you. It takes a lot to lose weight and I’m so happy that you set a goal for yourself and achieved it! That must be really empowering for you!

This is great!

+1

Anonymous wrote:Just reassure: No matter what package you come in, we love you. It takes a lot to lose weight and I’m so happy that you set a goal for yourself and achieved it! That must be really empowering for you!

This is great!