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My friend who works in dermatology said to stay away from things like ozempic. I need to lose another 34 lb and I work out 6 days a week gaining muscle but the weight's not losing.
1 posted on 05/04/2025 4:36:40 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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CHINA??? NEVER!


2 posted on 05/04/2025 4:38:56 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience..)
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Cayenne pepper.


3 posted on 05/04/2025 4:40:38 PM PDT by nwrep
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When you work out you gain muscle, which is heavier than fat. You many not lose weight, but are probably losing some fat unless you overeat. If so, it should show in the difference in your measurements.


5 posted on 05/04/2025 4:45:07 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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I need to lose another 34 lb and I work out 6 days a week gaining muscle but the weight's not losing.

Working out won't cut it. Do intermittent fasting. Last meal by 6pm. First meal at noon next day ("18/6" fasting). Recommend greek yogurt with frozen blueberries. Then gym 60-75 min later for max energy from berries. Eat high protein meal within an hour after workout, then another smaller meal by 6pm. Guaranteed results within 4-6 wks.

7 posted on 05/04/2025 4:48:59 PM PDT by montag813
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I now eat nothing but Ozempic.

Ozempic steak, Ozempic sandwiches, Ozempic fries, Ozempic milkshake....


10 posted on 05/04/2025 4:51:18 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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Bump


12 posted on 05/04/2025 4:56:20 PM PDT by painter ( Isaiah: �Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,")
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I have a feeling the happy people marching down the street on Wegovy and Ozempic will be signing up for the later class action lawsuits “if you used it between these dates you may be part of the billion dollar settlement but you must register by this date.”

But I wish so much my diet and exercise were not for nothing with my low thyroid in which my thyroid does not grant me permission to lose weight. Even on levothyroxine tablets.


13 posted on 05/04/2025 4:56:37 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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“A Natural Alternative to Ozempic!”

What, Rhubarb-Artichoke Casserole?


14 posted on 05/04/2025 4:58:22 PM PDT by lee martell
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Proper diet + vigorous exercise 3-4 times a week over a year and you’ll see good results. It takes time to put on the weight, there is no easy way to lose it.


15 posted on 05/04/2025 5:04:42 PM PDT by The Louiswu (USA FIRST...USA FOREVER)
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bookmark


16 posted on 05/04/2025 5:07:46 PM PDT by JPG (XRP to the moon.)
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At best, it should only be used to lose 5lbs every few months.


19 posted on 05/04/2025 5:16:11 PM PDT by Jonty30 (If the life of a fish is as valuable as a human, why can't humans eat fish when fish eat fish?.)
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I’d like to know the name of the microbe.


20 posted on 05/04/2025 5:16:41 PM PDT by tinamina (Remember when Biden said “we have developed the most sophisticated voting fraud system ever”)
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If you want to lose weight, regulate the carbohydrates. Keep your food natural and only cut back on carbohydrates. You’ll lose weight without using drugs.


21 posted on 05/04/2025 5:17:49 PM PDT by Jonty30 (If the life of a fish is as valuable as a human, why can't humans eat fish when fish eat fish?.)
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The most consistent thing I see in overweight persons is that they eat TOO FAST.

When they are ‘full’ it takes too long for their brain to reflect that & to tell the body to stop.

When they use smaller portions-—they eat so fast that they still are “HUNGRY”.


27 posted on 05/04/2025 5:34:34 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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The most consistent thing I see in overweight persons is that they eat TOO FAST.

When they are ‘full’ it takes too long for their brain to reflect that & to tell the body to stop.

When they use smaller portions-—they eat so fast that they still are “HUNGRY”.


28 posted on 05/04/2025 5:34:47 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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It’s called ‘stop stuffing your face with food’.


33 posted on 05/04/2025 5:48:56 PM PDT by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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This is what Grok has to say:
While promising, B. vulgatus doesn’t fully replicate Ozempic’s effects: Mechanism Difference: Ozempic directly mimics GLP-1 and binds to its receptors, providing consistent, targeted effects. B. vulgatus indirectly boosts GLP-1 through microbial metabolites, which may be less potent or variable.

Human Evidence is Limited: Most studies are in mice. It’s unclear if B. vulgatus supplementation would have the same effects in humans, as gut microbiomes vary widely.

Complexity of Action: B. vulgatus influences metabolism through multiple pathways (e.g., short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), bile acid metabolism), not just GLP-1, making its effects broader but less specific than Ozempic.

Potential Risks: High levels of B. vulgatus have been linked to conditions like ulcerative colitis in some contexts, indicating strain-specific or context-dependent effects.

Practical Implications
To support B. vulgatus naturally, you can:
Eat prebiotic fibers: Foods like oats, bananas, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, berries, and legumes feed B. vulgatus.

Avoid processed foods and excess sugar: These disrupt gut microbiota balance.

Consider fermented foods: Kraut, kimchi, or yogurt may support a healthy microbiome, though their direct impact on B. vulgatus is less clear.

However, there’s no evidence yet that dietary changes alone can replicate Ozempic’s clinical effects. Supplements claiming to boost B. vulgatus or GLP-1 (e.g., prebiotic blends like Supergut) lack robust human trials to match pharmaceutical outcomes.

Critical Perspective
The "natural Ozempic" label is partly clickbait. While B. vulgatus shows promise, it’s not a direct substitute for Ozempic’s potency or specificity. Pharmaceutical GLP-1 agonists underwent rigorous testing, whereas microbiome-based therapies are in early stages. Overhyping B. vulgatus risks misleading people, especially since Ozempic’s shortages have already impacted diabetic patients. Claims about natural alternatives should be scrutinized, as they may oversimplify complex metabolic processes.

How do you like that? Eat prebiotic fibers; avoid processed foods; avoid excess sugar; and consider fermented foods.
34 posted on 05/04/2025 5:56:13 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Diversity is our Strength” just doesn’t carry the same message as “Death from Above”)
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Two words.

Intermittent Fasting.


35 posted on 05/04/2025 6:04:24 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Nobody elected Elon Musk? Well nobody elected the Deep State either.)
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If you’re working out but not losing weight that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Muscle tissue weighs more than fat tissue, so as you burn some fat and put on some muscle, you will see the results but you might not lose weight.


37 posted on 05/04/2025 6:13:14 PM PDT by OKSooner (Oh, the mad fools!)
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Duct tape over the mouth.


39 posted on 05/04/2025 6:36:04 PM PDT by dforest
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