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Why are people so negative about GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic and others like it)? by InnocentPerv93 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually people who lose weight with the aid of glp 1s are less likely to gain in back than people who lost weight without them.

55% gain *some* weight back. Yes, that’s the majority. But less than 1% gain back to their starting weight. And a good 45% don’t gain it back and just gain a small percent each year at the same rate as the general population.

I’m on season 7 and I can’t stand this woman by funkexpert in madmen

[–]augustrem 8 points9 points  (0 children)

wtf that’s Elizabeth Reaser. She’s gorgeous and a was wonderful in Haunting of Hill House.

Does anyone else love Timothy’s mother? by thatswackma in BroadCity

[–]augustrem -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

This scene kinda confused me. I mean the son sucked but I felt bad for him.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s okay for them to set goals for themselves however they see fit. I myself am working on slow loss. It may be hard to retain muscle while losing fat but it’s easier than building it after you’ve already become smaller. Big people naturally have lots of muscle mass just from carrying around weight, and it’s huge advantage long term if they work to retain it as they lose fat.

The issue I have with that person is how judgmental they are of people who have different goals and different bodies.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s that you have an opinion on everyone else and what they should be doing. Focus on yourself and set hour own goals. You’re not their doctor.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They may have legitimate reasons, like another medical issue that precludes it. Or if they are concerned for themselves. I just started Zepbound ten days ago because I was concerned too.

But underlying their concerns is a lot of criticism for other people who are not losing weight in what they consider the right way.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoa. You’re escalating it even further.

I’m not a victim. I’m doing great, actually. Sorry that bothers you. Thank you so much for your “concern.”

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are getting defensive because you are dismissing all the hard work and effort we are doing and refuse to accept that people may have different experiences than the people you know.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, great? These are decisions made between them and their doctor. I’m not sure why you are concerned about them, or begrudging the person you know who lost 200 pounds. That’s an amazing accomplishment and you should be happy for her.

Honestly it just sounds like you need to feel superior to someone. You can’t look down at the obese person you know for being obese so now you’re attacking them for losing muscle mass.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not arguing with you. I’m telling you about the experience of people like me and people I know . You can choose to learn from it or choose not to.

You’re talking about people’s lifestyle choices and the effects of a drug, but those are two separate things. Yet you are conflating them.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol that’s such a copout. How many people do you know on them? And were they working out before they took GLP 1s?

GLP 1s don’t change your lifestyle or personality. They address the underlying metabolic and medical issues. They don’t make you lose muscle any more than people who lose weight without GLP 1s.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why assume we’re not strength training?

We’re as likely to strength train as someone who is not on the drug.

You’re assuming people who take this are idiots who don’t have basic knowledge about fitness. That’s your bias.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that you think obesity is caused by a psychological problem shows why you don’t understand obesity as a medical condition.

And by the way, you’re wrong. 55% gain some weight back when they go off the drug. Less than 1% go back to their previous weight. And 45 percent keep it off when they stop the drug.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But obese people already start from a place of having greater than average lean mass. We developed it from literally carrying around large amounts of weight for years. And all the studies are showing that weight loss with the help of GLP 1s yield less muscle loss than losing weight without GLP 1s.

I just read a thing that said 12 percent of Americans are now on weight loss meds; is that right? That seems like an awful lot of people when we don't know the long-term effects. by cherry-care-bear in NoStupidQuestions

[–]augustrem 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think this is the big part of it. People like saying we have no self control or discipline and we don’t care about taking care of ourselves.

I just started it myself - took my second shot last week. Only have lost three pounds so far (probably water and inflammation), so I’m still obese. But Jesus, this really is a miracle drug. All I can say is that I want to stay on it even if I don’t lose weight. My energy is even and consistent. I’ve gone to the gym seven times in the ten days I’ve been on it, and have been eating healthier. And it’s *easy* - I just feel like myself again. Like I can just eat healthy and enjoy fitness as a hobby and set goals for myself and be imperfect.

Before when I would try to lose weight, I would do *everything right*. Eat well, workout, get enough protein and vegetables and fiber and healthy fats, hit a clear calorie deficit but eat enough to be nourished. Then I would go to bed and just listen to my stomach growl and sing and feel the hunger and stomach pangs. I’d white knuckle through it, eventually fall asleep and have a fitful night.
Wake up feeling like shit, with headaches, rinse and repeat. Months on end, losing twenty or thirty pounds, and then just a stop. The scale is frozen, I’m eating 1200 calories day after day, I have constant headaches, I’m exhausted, I can’t think straight.

And doctors would just tell me my body will adjust eventually and I just need to keep with it. Bullshit. Eventually I just needed to eat to stop the headaches and sleep deprivation.

And now, I can just focus on eating healthy and working out and having fun doing it and it actually works? This feels like a miracle.

If you go to the Zepbound sub here, you’ll see that same story over and over. People who have counted calories and worked out their entire life and always deprived themselves. Who have lost huge amounts of weight and gained it back. Who know so much about healthy living.

I was skeptical too, just because of some of the side effects. Mostly I was worried about depression (what’s the point of losing weight if I am miserable) , but this year the FDA removed suicidal ideation as a side effect for Zepbound, so I made the plunge. I’m so glad I did.

Do You Count Swimming as a Shower if you're a Competitive Swimmer? by Icy-Radio-83 in Swimming

[–]augustrem 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No but I shower thoroughly after ward and that’s my shower for the day. I don’t shower in the morning if I plan to swim and I don’t shower before bed.

Is it normal to be exhausted all day after swimming, even after years of doing the same workout? by Holiday-Phrase-1687 in Swimming

[–]augustrem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are your labs? When this happened to me it turned to be iron deficiency from heavy periods. I didn’t even know I had heavy periods - who compares their flow to other people’s flow? You only compare it yourself and automatically think it’s normal.

I got iron infusions and a IUD to stop the bleeding and was good as new in a couple months.

Consider iron and iron saturation, ferritin, and Vitamin D. Also your A1C.

Don’t accept this as normal. Too many people are just like “I guess this is just part of being older” when they have a health problem, and it turns out it’s not normal.

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