Weight Loss Drugs

[rjthehunter]

To many people are looking for that quick fix of just take some meds and all of the sudden they think they are now healthy. It's a lifestyle change that makes the difference.

Agreed.

For most, they could see results by ordering a small combo at McDonald's instead of a Large.

 

[Addicting]

Are there any side effects?

There was at first, nausea and dizziness for the first week or so.

Biggest issue over the course of treatment was the muscle loss. I’m feeling the loss in my legs and glutes mostly.

I’m weaning off the drug now to try and regain some of the lost muscle.

 

[jryoung]

Weight loss is a really simple thing to do, take in less calories than you use in a day.

Idk, it works well for me

Weight loss isn't so simple for everyone, a number of chemical, hormonal and environmental factors could be at play. It's like trying to tell someone whose clinically depressed to cheer up.

Be grateful it is easy for you.

 

[brymoore]

Weight loss isn't so simple for everyone, a number of chemical, hormonal and environmental factors could be at play. It's like trying to tell someone whose clinically depressed to cheer up.

Be grateful it is easy for you.

I was going to comment something similar. There are a lot of other factors involved with weight beyond eating healthy and exercise. Age, health and genetics vary for everyone.

I know what I did to maintain weight in my 30s does not work in my early 50s. My diet needs to be more structured or I gain weight.

 

[jryoung]

I was going to comment something similar. There are a lot of other factors involved with weight beyond eating healthy and exercise. Age, health and genetics vary for everyone.

I know what I did to maintain weight in my 30s does not work in my early 50s. My diet needs to be more structured or I gain weight.

My snarky answer was going to be, just ask any perimenopausal women how it's easy to lose weight by simply running a caloric deficit.

 

[longbow51]

My snarky answer was going to be, just ask any perimenopausal women how it's easy to lose weight by simply running a caloric deficit.

If you dare, and are a fast runner, yeah, do that. Tell her the hot flashes are all in her head while you're at it.

 

[rjthehunter]

Weight loss isn't so simple for everyone, a number of chemical, hormonal and environmental factors could be at play. It's like trying to tell someone whose clinically depressed to cheer up.

Be grateful it is easy for you.

I agree it's not simple for everyone, but in the end, in order to lose weight, you have to eat/drink less calories than you burn in a day. If you consume less than you burn, you WILL lose weight. That is consistent across all body types. One exception might be the perimenopausal women if looking at a short period of time. If they keep up a calorie deficit, they too will lose weight.

For my age and activity level, I burn on average 2,700 calories per day. If I restrict myself to 1,500, I can lose about 2lbs per week. If I exercise more, I can either eat more or lose weight faster.

I certainly wouldn't say it's easy for me. Losing weight isn't meant to be easy. I don't want to go for a 15 mile bike ride when it's 95 degrees out. I don't want to limit my calorie intake because that's just not fun. I'd rather go back to eating what I want when I want.

I'd bet any amount of money if anyone went on a 1,500 calorie diet/day for 1 month, with burning at least 200 calories a day by being active, they will lose weight.

 

[Bonasababy]

Weight loss is a really simple thing to do, take in less calories than you use in a day.

When I drop weight, I focus on portion control. I still eat whatever I want, like taco johns, occasionally McDonald's, but I keep track of the calories. I limit myself to 1,500/ day. If you do that and add in exercise, you can dang near eat normally. I try to end my day with about a 500 calorie ruck or bike ride.

Idk, it works well for me

What works for people varies widely.

Some people can eat much better than you and not lose weight. For many their metabolism changes as you get older too.

Lots of preconceived notions and biases in this thread...which is why I keep repeating the same refrain...if you can, see a weight loss specialist doctor if you need to lose a lot of weight to get healthier. Not a nutritionist, not your regular doctor. Each person is different. Weight loss doctors know this and tailor plans as needed. The others don't always do that.

 

[Bonasababy]

To many people are looking for that quick fix of just take some meds and all of the sudden they think they are now healthy. It's a lifestyle change that makes the difference.

Some bias reflected here I suspect. Define lifestyle.

 

[rjthehunter]

What works for people varies widely.

Some people can eat much better than you and not lose weight. For many their metabolism changes as you get older too.

You can eat healthy every day and still gain weight, everyone needs more portion control. It's just a matter of the calories in vs out. Out has to be higher, and you will lose weight.

Depending on age and size, try to maintain a 1,000 calorie deficit per day.

Whether you eat a big mac mcdonald's meal every day as your 1,500 calories, or split it up over a couple of meals, I promise you'll lose weight.

 

[wolfpup]

Ok. So there is no free lunch we have a body scan at the pharmacy and not all but most lose muscle instead of fat on GLP-1’s. I would not touch the drugs.

Are you overweight? Diabetic? Cholesterol issues? I wouldn't touch it either if I wasn't any of those things.

Protein and water intake a critical. Greens and Carbs are necessary too, but there are 2 options with high cholesterol... take cholesterol meds or change your diet and lose weight. Which drug do you think does a better job at aiding that particular diagnosis ?

 

[duckhunt]

Some bias reflected here I suspect. Define lifestyle.

Basic healthy eating and exercise.

 

[The_Jim]

I would feel like a bag of shit on 1500 calories for more than a few days.

I get the calories in/out but an 1200 calorie steak and eggs meal will keep you full longer than a 1200 calorie Subway meal.

 

[WapitiBob]

I tried going that route, but that cost is just for access. Once you pay access, then you need pay the cost of the drug which ended up being the same as buying it without insurance. After I checked a few places, my feeds got loaded with these ads.

If you have one you use or know of, will you please pm me the cost of access + cost of the shots?

OZ is not FDA approved for weight loss; needs to be prescribed for pre/diabetes and the best price is with Medicare. I paid $0.0 today.

Wegovy is FDA approved for weight loss, but Medicare can't pay if prescribed for that. I have read that Medicare will now pay if prescribed for cardiovascular disease associated with obesity.

If you're just fat and fairly young, it's gonna cost some $$.

 

[Archer86]

You can eat healthy every day and still gain weight, everyone needs more portion control. It's just a matter of the calories in vs out. Out has to be higher, and you will lose weight.

Depending on age and size, try to maintain a 1,000 calorie deficit per day.

Whether you eat a big mac mcdonald's meal every day as your 1,500 calories, or split it up over a couple of meals, I promise you'll lose weight.

Calories in vs calories out is bs. You eat 1500 of McDonald's everyday and then eat 1500 calories whole foods you will feel way better on the whole food with out a question and could probabaly increase you food intake to 2000 to 2500 and still be better off then 1500 calories of shit food.... Just because you loose weight doesn't make you healthy

 

[rjthehunter]

I would feel like a bag of shit on 1500 calories for more than a few days.

I get the calories in/out but an 1200 calorie steak and eggs meal will keep you full longer than a 1200 calorie Subway meal.

I don't count on the weekends. Like anything, it took a bit to get used to, but now I'm drink more and eat less. After a week it got easier.

It's easier for me because it's so temporary. I maintain my weight really well. I just wanted to lose 15lbs and I'm almost there. If you're trying to lose 50, it's a bigger commitment. But it's a mental game in the end.

I eat plenty of 1,100 calorie meals. Only 1 a day though, then a small dinner, and then try to burn 400-500 at the end of the day. It works for me. Also works for my buddy who is down from 340lbs to 182. Not easy, but it's a lot easier when you're serious about it like he is!

 

[rjthehunter]

Calories in vs calories out is bs. You eat 1500 of McDonald's everyday and then eat 1500 calories whole foods you will feel way better on the whole food with out a question and could probabaly increase you food intake to 2000 to 2500 and still be better off then 1500 calories of shit food.... Just because you loose weight doesn't make you healthy

If you read what you quoted, i said you'd lose weight.

You can lose weight eating only Hershey chocolate. Sure you're missing out on other important nutrients, but you'll lose weight. Can't disagree that you'll be healthier eating better foods!

 

[mtmuley]

It's like trying to tell someone whose clinically depressed to cheer up.

Good way to to put it @jryoung. Dealing with it with a family member right now. It's tough. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

Calories in vs calories out is bs. You eat 1500 of McDonald's everyday and then eat 1500 calories whole foods you will feel way better on the whole food with out a question and could probabaly increase you food intake to 2000 to 2500 and still be better off then 1500 calories of shit food.... Just because you loose weight doesn't make you healthy

This has been my experience.

 

[Bonasababy]

If you read what you quoted, i said you'd lose weight.

You can lose weight eating only Hershey chocolate. Sure you're missing out on other important nutrients, but you'll lose weight. Can't disagree that you'll be healthier eating better foods!

But he's right...foods get metabolized...or stored... differently. Claiming one calorie is the same as any other ignores basic human metabolism.

And metabolisms change as you age. What I ate in my poor college days without gaining weight would pack on the pounds today. I probably get as much or more exercise today too...college days didn't have a lot of time for it.