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Anonymous wrote:And the reason I mentioned upper middle class is because many did use it for somewhat cosmetic reasons- going from a 12/14 to a size 4.

I have never seen more than 1 or 2 UMC 12/14s. Is this in the South?

I was wondering about this too. I have exactly one friend who is a size 12/14--and she is on a GLP-1.

I took a GLP for vanity weight loss. Went from under a 23 BMI to just over 19. Look and feel amazing, everyone is complimenting me, and many are asking what I did.

It IS the easy way. I tried for years to get back to my fighting weight through diet and exercise. Couldn't resist the junk food. GLPs have been a miracle. I can eat like a supermodel and never feel hungry or deprived. It's like a secret weapon. I've been relatively slim my whole life, but not without a ton of effort and suffering. I wish I'd had this magic all those years.

I have told no one. When people compliment me, I deflect. If they push and ask how I did it, I just say, "I've kind of struggled with weight and body image my whole life and I really hate the topic." And that shuts them down.

Women are mostly very mean (all you need to do is read this board, particularly threads on GLPs).

I think GLP-1 is so widely accepted in my circle that if someone were gossipy or judgmental about it, it would only reflect poorly on them.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they took the lazy way out.

Yeah, this. Like the Rosie Ruiz of weight loss.

But, I will say I’ve only seen this type of gossip towards people who claim ‘they’ve just been focusing more on what they eat’ or ‘started walking more.’ Just own it and more likely than not, people will be very supportive.

Oh, I think comments on this thread make it pretty clear why some may not want to "just own it" and how people will not necessarily "be very supportive."

Agree.

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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?

Comparing medical conditions and taking medical advice to another medical condition and taking medical advice.

Of course you’d be one to think someone took the easy way out of cancer treatment 😂

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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?

Nope. Not comparing weight loss to cancer. Try again.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they took the lazy way out.

Yeah, this. Like the Rosie Ruiz of weight loss.

But, I will say I’ve only seen this type of gossip towards people who claim ‘they’ve just been focusing more on what they eat’ or ‘started walking more.’ Just own it and more likely than not, people will be very supportive.

This. Just own it.

+10000

If you feel shame or sensitive about it, then perhaps one should ask themselves why.

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?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they took the lazy way out.

Yeah, this. Like the Rosie Ruiz of weight loss.

But, I will say I’ve only seen this type of gossip towards people who claim ‘they’ve just been focusing more on what they eat’ or ‘started walking more.’ Just own it and more likely than not, people will be very supportive.

Oh, I think comments on this thread make it pretty clear why some may not want to "just own it" and how people will not necessarily "be very supportive."

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they took the lazy way out.

Yeah, this. Like the Rosie Ruiz of weight loss.

But, I will say I’ve only seen this type of gossip towards people who claim ‘they’ve just been focusing more on what they eat’ or ‘started walking more.’ Just own it and more likely than not, people will be very supportive.

This. Just own it.

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.

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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.

Lol, I'm on it and it doesn't "bother" me to hear that, it just sounds ridiculous.

No one would call what I've been through -- for over a year now -- on Wegovy "the easy way." The side effects can be hellish. But the long term effects of obesity are as well.

It's the easy way compared to consistent diet and exercise. Again, if you need some help... great. But the reason why people are taking these meds in the first place is because making the right dietary and exercise choices to lose weight (and keep it off) is incredibly challenging to stick with.

1. Not it isn't ... diet and exercise does not result in the horrific side effects that GLP 1s can result in (and have, for me at least). Your are wrong -- point blank.
2. Most of us on GLP1 meds must also have "consistent diet and exercise." I log all of my food on Lose It, maintain and calorie deficit every day, and work out.

I have lost very large amounts twice in the past, on WW, and I will assure you it was a lot easier than being on Wegovy. But I have medication related weight gain, that just keeps coming back, and so here I am. On the Wegovy.

No ... it's not "the easy way." Not even close for those of us with bad side effects.

So maybe stop explaining things that you don't understand (or even know that much about).

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t have friends like that. Shrink your circle.

My friends are happy for me.

Same. No shaming, more likely asking about how to get it/ pay for it.

And yeah, it's easy. I love easy! Shouldn't more things be easy?

Science is the best!

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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.

Would you ever say:
"It's fine if an antidepressant helped you feel better. But it is the easy way. If it bothers you to hear that, then that's on you."

Why is it ok to take an antidepressant to help you if your brain chemistry works differently than other people's, but not OK to take a GLP1 if your hormones work differently than other people's. Same/same in my mind.

I would, and I have been both depressed and obese (not necessarily at the same times in my life).

Like I said, there's nothing wrong with taking things that help, but they ARE the easy way without trying other things first.

I'm sorry you and others are so triggered. Clearly I hit a nerve with the sensitivity.

You are a gross person. How dare you shame someone for taking medical advice from their doctor 🙄

Anonymous wrote:I don’t have friends like that. Shrink your circle.

My friends are happy for me.

Same. No shaming, more likely asking about how to get it/ pay for it.

And yeah, it's easy. I love easy! Shouldn't more things be easy?