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Just exercise and don’t snack. It’s doable.
I would have concerns that all these new weight-loss drugs are going to have some nasty long-term side effects that won’t surface right away. Remember, kids, that cigarettes were once marketed not necessarily unreasonably as a weight-loss aid— overtly (”Reach for a Lucky instead of a sweet”) and later more subtly (Virginia SLIMS).
How about just eating less? Anyone can and will lose weight with calorie restriction.
From the 1940 through the end of the 1960s, with the best will in the world, doctors were prescribing diethylstilbestrol to prevent miscarriage, premature labor and just about every other pregnancy problem under the sun.
Turned out it did not work.
But it did give the children exposed in utero some lovely parting gifts. Like low fertility and raised cancer rates.
And it looks like these gifts are being passed on to the third generation.
I am not saying don't take it. I am saying be careful.
And if you have the possibility of becoming or of making someone pregnant be really really careful.
Some actions have really long shadows.
“Orforglipron” — I would have loved to have been in the Naming Committee meeting that came up with that tongue twister!
“Oh For Crying Out Loud”
“Wait a sec! I think you’ve got something there. Let’s work it a bit!”
“Or forget I said anything about porn...er ‘pron’”
“Keep it going folks, we’ve got something we can work with here!”
A couple of women in town weighed well into the 300’s and for lunch, they would br8ng in a cake apiece and sit and eat it all- after a huge lunch. Eventually they began walking and dieting, and did really well. Not sure if they ever relapsed or not though.
Simple math really... the less calories you take in, the more weight you will lose. I cznt even imagine ehzt their calorie load was when they were eating enough food for 3 people.
The world’s strongest man contests have contestsnts that eat tremendous amounts of calories per day, but they are working a lof of that off, and they need that many to keep their bulk up to turn to muscle. But these are folks that dead-lift cars for fun.
I think you’re right. Anything that is manipulating multiple endocrine organs is going to eventually be found to cause endocrine problems…..maybe even endocrine cancers. Just my opinion.
So far, they will only admit that they cause kidney stones.
But they also warn that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) should not be taken by individuals with a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) due to an increased risk of thyroid cancer associated with these conditions. There’s a reason for that.
Or could just eat less...
I have a hard time gaining weight. Hard to relate to taking a drug to loose weight.
I think it was Sharon Osborne who said that when she was on Ozempic the side effects were “horrific” — for her, anyhow.
whats the goal?
clothes hangers with hair?
Sharon Osborne who said that when she was on Ozempic the side effects were “horrific”
Most troubling for her.....she kept losing weight even when she stopped taking it.
Kidney stones and gallbladder issues has nothing to do with Ozempic. It is strictly a matter of rapid weight loss. It’s the nature of stopping the constant output of bile when you stop eating so much fat and crap.
“she kept losing weight even when she stopped taking it.”
Oh; that’s eerie.
It’s VERY tempting to take advantage of this quick fix, but there’s too much “iffy-ness” about it. What the heck is it doing to other parts of the body — much like the Covid vax?
It’s VERY tempting to take advantage of this quick fix,
but What the heck is it doing to other parts of the body.
Right——weight loss is “the” focus
not what its doing to other parts of the body
.....not to mention dangerous aftereffects.
Thinner....
Thought there was a horror story with that theme.
The side effects of Ozempic (semaglutide) range from common, mild gastrointestinal issues to rare, but potentially serious health conditions. Most common side effects are temporary and tend to lessen over time as the body adjusts to the medication.
Side effects occur in more than 1 in 10——related to the digestive system.
Nausea (most common)
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach (abdominal) pain
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Heartburn/acid reflux
Burping, gas, or bloating
Fatigue or tiredness
Headache
Dizziness
Serious Side Effects (Rare)
Though uncommon, some side effects require immediate medical attention. The FDA has issued its most serious warning (boxed warning) about the risk of thyroid tumors.
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), which may present as severe, persistent stomach pain
Thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Symptoms can include a lump in the neck, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing.
Severe allergic reactions (hives, swelling of the face/throat, difficulty breathing)
Hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar), especially if used with insulin or sulfonylureas
Gallbladder problems (gallstones or inflammation)
Acute kidney injury, often resulting from severe vomiting and diarrhea leading to dehydration
Changes in vision (worsening of diabetic retinopathy)
Intestinal blockage (ileus), where the intestines stop moving food and waste through the body
Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
A quick fix for weight loss, cardiovascular and kidney disease
that outperforms standard diabetic treatments like metformin is literally lifesaving.
Eat less, exercise more.
If you can balance your checkbook, you can lose weight.
Burn more calories than you take in, (spend more money than you earn).
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