Weight loss & better treatment: Real?

PeptideGal902

PeptideGal902

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Hey everyone,

I just started on a GLP-1 agonist about a month ago. I'm on a super low dose, like 0.2mg. No crazy side effects yet. I'm holding onto hope that this will finally help me make a change. I was so excited the day got my prescription filled.

I'm at 240 pounds right now. My weight really does impact my health and my ability to do things, and I've been feeling really down about it. I mostly stay home. Working out felt pointless, since I'd just end up overeating later.

But now, I'm actually looking forward to being active again. I actually have a glimmer of hope.

It's hard to ignore how people treat me at this weight. It's like I'm invisible. People talk over me, ignore me, or even bump into me. You'd think I was a giant blimp in the room!

When I walk into a store and someone's coming out, they always give me a ton of space. I appreciate the politeness, but it's clear they're giving me extra room because of my size.

So I'm curious:
* Do people treat you differently after weight loss?
* Is "thin privilege" a real thing?
* What are some of your non-scale victories?
 
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I went from 270lbs to 170lbs and the change in how people treat me is HUGE. It's honestly kind of depressing. I'm still the same person, so why wasn't I worthy of basic respect before? Plus, I'm not always thrilled with the attention I get from guys now.
 
Yep, it's real even in my late 50s! I went from about 270lbs to 160lbs (I'm 5'3").

NSV: Early on, it was being able to climb stairs without pulling myself up using the railing. Also, being able to bend over in the garden without feeling like my chest was suffocating me and making me winded. And feeling good at the gym again.
 
I think a lot of it is that losing weight makes you feel better about yourself, and that affects how you interact with the world and how people respond to you.
 
It's definitely a thing. Years ago, before kids, I got into shape and was training for a fitness thing. I went from a size 16 to a size 0-2. I got way more attention, but surprisingly, some women treated me really badly. It was like I had to tell them I used to be fat to make them feel better about themselves. I had a hard time with that because I didn't do anything to deserve that kind of treatment.
 
When I was skinnier, people were nicer. They held doors, said hello, and made conversation. People didn't stare when I ate. I could go into stores without the staff looking annoyed.
 
I think it's more about weight privilege overall. I'm still not super thin, but I'm no longer in the really obese category. I'm getting more compliments, and strangers are more likely to sit next to me on the bus. I feel less invisible.
 
Yes, "thin and conventionally attractive" privilege -- especially young, thin, and beautiful -- is totally real. It's how society is, sadly.
 
Thin privilege is very real. I saw it when I lost a bunch of weight, and then I REALLY saw it when I gained it back. People treat you like you're worthless the bigger you are :(
 
People are much nicer now that I've dropped about 75lbs over the past year and a half. I've gone down two sizes, and now I don't even open my own doors anymore! Everyone comments on my appearance, and I get makeup compliments even though I've always done it the same way. Strangers are friendlier and more chatty. I've been working at the same place for 8 years, and people who used to ignore me now say hello and ask if I'm new. My family is nicer to me now, too. People don't give me dirty looks when I eat.

It's real. Very real.
 
I started at 340 a year ago, on a dual agonist for 8 months and lost 75 lbs. I had to stop because it was too expensive. I gained back about 35 lbs in just 2 months (mostly inflammation), and it felt like everything I had accomplished was gone. I couldn't go back to living like that, so I switched to a single agonist, since it was cheaper. I've been on it for 3 weeks, and my inflammation is already gone, and I've dropped 20 pounds. It's a big relief. I was worried it wouldn't work as well.

Anyway, about NSVs... I had a ton. The inflammation was awful, but it's gone now, and my legs are finally "skinny" again. My blood pressure improved, and I was able to stop taking medication after a couple of months. I wasn't out of breath from walking short distances anymore. Getting out of the car was easier. I could tie my shoes and cut my toenails. Drying off after a shower didn't leave me gasping for air. My clothes were getting loose. My husband could wrap his arms all the way around me. The best thing is just feeling better, physically and mentally. These medications have given people their lives back.

You've got this! Here are some tips:

You can eat anything in moderation if you eat within a calorie deficit (use a TDEE calculator and recalculate every 10-15 lbs), get at least 100g of protein daily (more is better), drink 80-100oz of water, get 25g of fiber, and move your body (walking and strength training are best). Get protein from real food, not just bars and shakes. Don't cut out carbs completely; you need them to lose weight.
 
It's totally a thing. I was always tall and chubby growing up. I was nerdy and into music, not sports. During the summer between junior and senior year, I lost 40 pounds the regular way, which is easier when you're 17! I bought nice clothes and learned how to do my hair and makeup from a magazine. When senior year started, people thought I was a new student. Guys who used to make fun of me started asking me out. I was voted most desirable. I laughed in their faces. I kept the weight off until my 40s and getting T2D, and then I started getting treated differently again until I started a GLP-1 and lost about 45 pounds. Guys are checking me out again. It's like I'm back in high school. It shows how superficial people are. But it taught me not to judge people by their appearance.
 
Wow, thanks for sharing everyone. I'm feeling even more motivated now! I also really appreciate the honesty about the downsides, like
Compound_Goals said:
I’m not always thrilled with the attention I get from guys now.
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That's something I hadn't really thought about.
 
I saw a post about how sometimes compliments about weight loss can make you feel weird. Like, did I look that bad before? I get that. It's almost like a backhanded compliment.
 
I've heard some people get really depressed on these meds, even if they're already on antidepressants. Has anyone else experienced that? I'd talk to your doctor ASAP if you're feeling extra sad or unmotivated.
 
GeekyGreat972 said:
I saw a post about how sometimes compliments about weight loss can make you feel weird. Like, did I look that bad before? I get that. It's almost like a backhanded compliment.
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That's exactly it! It's like they're saying you weren't good enough before.
 
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