I have a family member that always says

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Feb 25, 2024
11:46:11am

Carnac All-American

It is hard to diet/lose weight. It is also hard to live a life being a fat person. Either way is hard. Pick one.

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Carnac

Previous username: Carnac el Magnifico
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Joined: Dec 22, 2007
Last login: Sep 7, 2024
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Messages

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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