Who knows about your GLP-1?

StallsRUs

StallsRUs

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Only my husband and a couple of close pals are in the know. When people comment on my shrinking size, I just say I'm making healthier choices. I kinda feel bad not sharing what's really helping, but it also feels like my medical deets are my own business.
 
People think these meds are magic wands. You still gotta eat right and hit the gym to get the best results. It just quiets down the food cravings, ya know? Only a few people are aware I'm taking it, and I honestly don't care what they think. I've struggled enough with my weight.
 
I've told everyone. I've lost over 130 pounds. Strangely, no one has actually asked me how I've done it yet.
 
Some people think using Ozempic is "cheating." These are often the same folks who criticize overweight people, and then criticize the way you address it. Ozempic shows that being overweight is a medical issue, how else would this med make it easier to lose weight? Maybe thin people don't have the constant food cravings we do. I try to be open about it, but I'm still working on a good response to the haters.
 
My family and a few online buddies know. Nobody at work, because I don't trust them. And I don't tell anyone who loves gossip. Oh, except my hairdresser. I spilled the beans accidentally.

Edit: Oh yeah, my doctor knows. It was his idea. I've lost about 85 pounds. I feel amazing!
 
I'm diabetic, so I'm upfront about it. Even if I wasn't, I'd still tell people if they asked how I lost weight. There's nothing to be ashamed of, and honestly, people will judge you either way, so just own it.
 
I tell everyone. A friend shared her experience on social media, which led me to learn more about GLP-1s. I don’t care if people judge me, and if my story can help someone else, that's great!
 
The only reason some folks don't know is they haven't asked. I'm not keeping it a secret. I don’t want people thinking I’m doing something I’m not, like killing myself at the gym and starving. People notice the weight loss and ask (which is fine), so I tell them the truth.
 
My family, my doctor, and anyone who has inquired about my weight loss knows. I don’t go shouting it from the rooftops, but I don't hide it either.
 
I saw someone on another forum wrote
LosingtheLabrador said:
If you're keeping it a secret and dropping pounds, nobody will believe you if you deny taking anything.
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and it's so true! People will always speculate.
 
It's interesting how people react. I read that some people are asked if they're on drugs or had surgery after losing weight. I think some folks just can't believe it's possible without extreme measures.
 
just finished 16 weeks of that other med. skin improved so fast my wife asked what i changed. nothing—just sunscreen and water rinse. dental hygienist and barber both noticed.
 
The sons-who-do-TRT pipeline to GLP-1 is more common than people expect. Mine knew before I told him because he recognized the sharps container. Lowering your voice around friends is the reflex - not because it is shameful but because it is not their business.
 
Yeah, the years of internalized messaging about weight making it easier to just say lifestyle changes is such a real dynamic. The people who share openly tend to have a specific reason for it and it is okay to not be there yet. Keeping it between the people who need to know works for a lot of people.
 
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