GLP-1s making us too focused on thinness?

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AntAF

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I saw this article in the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/...e_code=1.5k4.sSDm.uApVijucjoER&smid=url-share It's about how super skinny models are back in style.

I was hoping that with these meds making weight loss easier, people would chill out about being unrealistically thin. I was thinking back to the past, like the 40s and 50s, where models were a bit bigger, and the average person was slimmer, so the gap wasn't as huge. But now it looks like we are focusing on being crazy skinny again. It's okay to be healthily slim, but striving for unhealthy levels of thinness isn't good.
 
I don't know if it's more problematic than what some folks were already doing. I've heard of people using small doses to manage food issues, which could be a positive even if they’re already skinny.

I used it to drop vanity pounds, I guess. I probably could have lost weight the hard way, like I did before kids, but this is way easier. Even if someone just wants to lose a few pounds, I think it's fine if they use GLP-1s.

And 'skinny' is kind of relative, anyway.
 
I wonder about the maintenance part. I've heard that you can gain weight back fast if you stop abruptly. So, if someone tries to lose just a little bit, would they have to stay on maintenance doses? I've also heard about other benefits to GLP-1s. What's the line where you need maintenance doses, even if you were just 'micro-dosing'?

Have there been studies on this? Have there been studies on maintenance requirements in general?

I've lost about 60 pounds, and I think maintenance is worth it for the health benefits. But what about for only 10-20 pounds?
 
It's interesting to see the societal pressures being discussed here. I've noticed a shift in how people perceive weight loss medications. Based on , many individuals are facing accusations of taking 'the easy way out' or being questioned about their methods the moment they experience noticeable results. It seems the stigma surrounding medical weight loss is still significant.
 
That's interesting, @Veggie-Beer. It sounds like people def have strong opinions. I can see why some people on Reddit are keeping it private!
 
I think the focus needs to be more on health, and less on chasing a specific number on the scale. There was a recent Reddit thread discussing a 'groundbreaking' Washington Post discovery about the root cause of obesity. Apparently, it's food! I'm being sarcastic, of course. But the truth is, overconsumption of processed foods and sedentary lifestyles are major contributors, and GLP-1s can be a helpful tool in addressing those issues for some individuals. The article () makes a point about that.
 
Ozzy_10's point is a solid one - it is about health first and foremost. Someone asked in that reddit article about GLP-1s being considered 'cheating' during a transformation challenge. The response was that it isn't and it is literally just 'adjusting her body to work like people who don’t struggle with their weight'. It all comes back to a baseline of health.
 
These meds (and what's coming down the pipeline) make surgery look less and less needed. I had gastric bypass back in 2003 - side effects were rough but the weight just fell off. If docs can use these as a tool alongside surgery for really severe cases, great. For standard obesity though, I'd never suggest surgery. If this had been around back then, I wouldn't have done it.
 
Good baseline igf-1 matters. Check lipids and a1c. CGM or bg monitor helps track levels. Everyone responds so different, some zero sides at 10iu, others horrible sides at 2iu. Stay safe and consistent.
 
Congrats! Wish I'd had these meds when I was younger. Stuck at a plateau around one twelve to one fifteen for months now. Would've been easier starting at ninety four kg back then.
 
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