GLP-1s: No more excuses?

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In just a few short years, most people will come to accept the truth: being overweight is now optional. Any and every justification will soon be a thing of the past. Meaning, nobody *has* to be heavy anymore.
 
The strongest GLP-1 meds can cause a 20-25% reduction in weight. So, for those who aren't drastically overweight, they could be considered a "cure" of sorts. That is, if you have the money to pay for it, find a doc who believes treating mild cases is worthwhile, or you're lucky enough to know how to get them on the grey market, or live somewhere they're readily available. Also assuming you respond well and don't suffer side effects and stay on them indefinitely.

I think in the next decade a large portion of the population will be on them, once they become affordable and oral versions come out (with less nausea), mostly for health reasons, but also for the cosmetic and lifestyle benefits. For those with severe obesity and genetic conditions, they aren't good enough yet, and still inferior to surgery. But much better than previous options. Drug companies are studying other meds to take in conjunction, to reduce muscle loss and increase weight loss.
 
Ugh, I don't love the way this is phrased. I get the overall point, that it's amazing to have meds to treat this thing so many of us struggle with. But the "no excuses" thing feels judgy. Weight is a sensitive topic, and overweight people have struggles I can't see, so I'm gonna just not judge and mind my own business.
 
There isn't a universal solution. But I think most people, like 75-85% can benefit greatly. The others can't handle it or don't want to make the needed lifestyle changes. That's just life, I guess.
 
Or seeing them stop at every fast food place on the way to the clinic? Good strategy to inflate their weight so the weight loss goal looks better. How outdated does the show and Dr. Now look not knowing about GLPs? He just says it's life and death, so why not use them? And sending them home with his book and 1200 calorie diet and no protein shakes?
 
His clinic was here in Houston! Fun fact: when the show began, Houston was "the fattest city in North America" (2012/2013) and then dropped to 5th or 6th. I give Dr. Now and Texas Medical Center credit for helping slim down the city. 🙂
 
It's situational. This method exists and is all around, but you can't force every overweight person to try it or expect them to know exactly how to use it in an economical manner. Some are afraid or like their vices, plus obesity can mess with your mind. One has to be ready mentally to make use of this and be committed to change.
 
I read something that said we'll all have access to dirt-cheap GLP pills that we can take forever. That is BS.

Our world is built on capitalism, with food as a major commodity. The huge companies that make money off of fattening foods with addictive ingredients won't allow that to happen. Not even Big Pharma, since they profit off of the illnesses caused by obesity. These will either never get approved or will be too expensive for everyone except the rich. The only reason they'd make them cheaper is if they lose money due to the grey market.
 
I realize this was said jokingly and not as an attack. It'll be great when people are better able to handle chronic conditions at home on a budget. Some can't take these peptides, but we can hope for the best.
 
Just be sure to hide the takeout containers better than some on the show, haha. (The producers probably create some of the drama.) I have a young, obese relative with type-1 diabetes who's too scared to even ask their endo about it. I know they're not approved for type 1, but if I had it, I'd think about even a tiny dose.
 
Meeee toooooo. GLP-1s are a massive step forward, but saying "there are no more excuses" is a privileged point of view. Most can't afford them, can't easily get healthy food, or don't have the time, support, or access to healthcare needed. Health isn't about excuses, it's about fairness, access, and caring.
 
Oh my. It isn't always a 1-off event when women's hormones decline rapidly. Women who undergo surgical menopause, yes. The rest of us have around 10 years of the system winding down, and our symptoms are not given proper consideration unless it's related to sex. A single event that requires 10 years to occur? No, not what the writer had in mind.

I'm glad that in the peri/menopause corner of the world there seems to be a consensus: GLP-1s make weight loss possible during this major transition.
 
My wife is going through this now. While GLP-1s have had some effect, they aren't quite enough to get her there. She's been holding steady at 150lbs at 5'3" for about a year now after losing 70lbs. If I didn't see what she eats, I wouldn't believe it. I've told her to eat more, since I'm worried about nutritional problems. She agrees.

I'm eating double or triple what she eats and still losing fat. Different bodies, different needs. It feels like easy mode for me and hard mode for her.
 
I'm glad she has your support. It's a really strange time. Disruptive.

The medical community has a lot of fears about hormone therapy because of a study in 2002 that has been refuted in multiple papers since then. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) supports HRT in most cases, here's a link https://menopause.org/wp-content/up...s-2022-hormone-therapy-position-statement.pdf. The website is helpful regardless, and you can ping me if she wants advice. I mention it because it can be life changing if she can use it.

I believe you about her intake. I'm here because my body feels stuck, I'm not lacking in muscle (155# of lean on a 5'7" frame) but my metabolism has tanked and eating clean and counting calories isn't working. The chemistry is so different, like a new body. Old methods don't work. I haven't gone to extremes but I see why some do.
 
Won't they just edit our genes eventually? That would solve a lot of problems, like different clothing sizes. 😉
 
After losing 65 lbs and appearing and feeling 25 years younger, it's hard not to say anything to someone struggling with weight problems. When something improves our lives so dramatically, it's hard to understand why others wouldn't want the same. My advice usually doesn't go over well. I've learned to keep quiet until someone asks about my changes. Then I tell them what I did and that there's a solution for most of us.
 
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