Besides, Ozempic isn’t “magic”, if I understand correctly, you lose weight

Feb 25, 2024
11:35:49am

BoiseBlue All-American

Because you eat less. Sure you eat less because the drugs are managing your appetite, but it’s not like you get to pig out and they just make the weight magically disappear.

I could be wrong, but that is how it was explained to me.

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Author

Time

Why do you care how people lose weight ?

crimedog

Feb 25, 11:09am

I lost a bunch - I bet people think I took the drug

ABCoug

Feb 25, 11:11am

did you?

qwerew

Feb 25, 5:08pm

No, I had to lose 10lbs for a weigh in in order to participate in an activity

ABCoug

Feb 26, 11:50am

Because I’ve seen the movie. This is how zombies start

Longseason

Feb 25, 11:12am

I can understand this.

crimedog

Feb 25, 11:19am

Yea it’s weird.

cougfanz

Feb 25, 11:14am

Why do people try and hide it?

Mostlyaccurate

Feb 25, 11:16am

Uses ozempic

Beggar

Feb 25, 11:16am

I don’t really care, but someone losing weight used to be something you could

DieHarder

Feb 25, 11:19am

I used to really admire people who beat cancer, but then I found out that some

Digital Gangsta

Feb 25, 12:07pm

If you limit your caloric intake you will lose weight. There isn’t a similar

DieHarder

Feb 25, 12:14pm

I'm sure there are plenty of reasons you could still find to judge them

Digital Gangsta

Feb 25, 1:47pm

I’m not judging them. Just not congratulating them.

DieHarder

Feb 25, 2:19pm

Wait... they do?!?

Courtimedes

Feb 25, 2:03pm

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ColonelMustard

Feb 25, 1:12pm

I could be reading his post wrong but seems like that is the point he's making

delux_247

Feb 25, 11:20am

Yep. I don’t care if they’re using the shot. I’m just simply complimenting the people who have dramatically lost weight

WDaddy

Feb 25, 4:20pm

I think people get upset when they work hard or sacrifice or something and other

vagabonder

Feb 25, 11:20am

Besides, Ozempic isn’t “magic”, if I understand correctly, you lose weight

BoiseBlue

Feb 25, 11:35am

It knocks the idea that obesity is outside a person's control

Belboz

Feb 25, 11:51am

I might care to the degree it costs me money

Gustav

Feb 25, 11:28am

I don’t know for sure, but I bet it saves you money.

fortuitousfred

Feb 25, 12:00pm

Because we all know the "right way" to do this

Carnac

Feb 25, 11:31am

I love doritos. why did you have to include that?

qwerew

Feb 25, 11:36am

We all do

Carnac

Feb 25, 11:37am

If they eat properly on their own, they don't need the shot

Belboz

Feb 25, 11:39am

I have a family member that always says

Carnac

Feb 25, 11:46am

My dad has lost 70 pounds. He is 74, was using a walker, has both knees replaced

HomeGrownCoug

Feb 25, 11:48am

Shaming anyone for using it is nonsensical

Belboz

Feb 25, 11:57am

that is awesome but how did it work if it didn't change his diet or anything?

qwerew

Feb 25, 5:03pm

He eats less and no snacking. That’s all it does, you feel fuller longer and you

HomeGrownCoug

Feb 25, 5:56pm

ok thanks. I would consider that a serious change to diet.

qwerew

Feb 25, 6:17pm

Is it taboo using supplements and equipment to aid in weight loss?

JohnnyC

Feb 25, 11:59am

^^^This is the question. I’m cynical enough to suspect that some horrible side

CougarScrub

Feb 26, 6:19pm

There are already a bunch of lawsuits against Ozempic. It has caused severe

Grock

Feb 25, 12:21pm

I think it’s pretty uncommon though. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out.

Joe Banks

Feb 25, 1:13pm

It says that lawyers expect lawsuits could grow to 10,000 against ozempic

Grock

Feb 25, 2:29pm

i mean gastroparesis is also caused by... diabetes. For which Ozempic is licensed to be used.

TN_Coug

Feb 25, 6:08pm

people and lawyers will find everything and anything to sue over. No one made

qwerew

Feb 25, 5:07pm

It’s a way to continue to stigmatize a group they’ve always felt superior to.

Bandit

Feb 25, 12:31pm

I think depression is an Excellent comparison.

Courtimedes

Feb 25, 2:07pm

Because "losing weight" doesn't automatically mean healthy.

RealTaysomHill

Feb 25, 12:37pm

I have a daughter that is a naturally beautiful woman hidden under an

qwerew

Feb 25, 12:38pm

“If they don’t have the self discipline then they don’t deserve the shot” so if

ColonelMustard

Feb 25, 1:20pm

Totally fine as long as people are transparent about it. I still cringe when my

PKCoug

Feb 25, 2:09pm

glad your sister lost 150lbs no matter how she did it. I get your point though.

qwerew

Feb 25, 5:12pm

Yes I am glad she did as well. So much healthier and active now. I do however

PKCoug

Feb 26, 12:22pm

The key to good health is proper eating and sleeping habits, good hydration

777

Feb 25, 2:45pm

How long do you wait? I have siblings that have been obese for a decade

cougsareforreal

Feb 26, 5:44am

That's for them to decide. I'd just encourage them to do it the natural way.

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