The SHOCKING Side Effects Of OZEMPIC... | Ozempic Expert Johann Hari
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@luv2travel2000
16 күн бұрын
If you remove or delete curse worse that would be appreciated. Until that is done I won't be 👍 nor subscribing.
@lizroberts1569
15 күн бұрын
I listened to two medics discussing Ozempic and there are some very good uses for it in inflammatory autoimmune illness but in very small doses. However using it for the obese or non-obese for vanity reason is probably very dangerous. Thyroid changes never mind cancer are appalling but then many people wouldn’t realise that.
@marilyncalvert4143
14 күн бұрын
I notice this guy his shirts around his neck are hanging. He needs to go shopping for new shirts because his white shirts don’t fit right. They are terribly loose. His suit may be loose to so he needs to do some shopping for clothes.
@marilyncalvert4143
14 күн бұрын
I am curious about exenatide or byetta!
@teresanash-mcneil-hf1fo
11 күн бұрын
@@lizroberts1569 I am using it for diabetes and a condition I need to reduce my weight for because of the strain on my heart
I was offered Ozempic. I declined it. I was offended my doctor offered it. I came to him to ask him to see a specialist about my weight management. 3 years and 50 pounds later we understand each other better. I put 5000 miles on my stationary bike with no pharmaceutical regrets.
@marthaduncan7694
13 күн бұрын
doctors who prescribe this crap get a bonus $$$$.....let that sink in
@ixur1960
13 күн бұрын
Most doctors get money from proscribing
@pwallace5359
13 күн бұрын
My husband actually asked for it because he is overweight and borderline diabetic with high blood pressure. His doctor said it wasn’t safe to prescribe because it raises your blood pressure and has horrible side effects. My husband lost 30 lbs but gained back 40. He has had five back surgeries, surgery on both his knees and his neck. He has awful chronic pain and it hinders his exercise. He’s still trying to his best, walking everyday. 🙁
@brendacollins345
13 күн бұрын
@@pwallace5359See Bill Nott on YT, he has lost over 200 lbs in 8 months…never hungry!! 👏👏🙂🙂Your husband can do it!!!
@lifeofatruckerswife
13 күн бұрын
Good for you!!!! No need for a drug that can have long lasting, devastating effects.
Whole foods only, regular fasting, clean water, excersize and hang out in nature. Forget the rest.
@Starswake
14 күн бұрын
Imagine what would happen to the medical profession if everyone did this. 😮
@islandgal1187
13 күн бұрын
Do get your rest, sleep is important, too...😴😉
@lstruggy
13 күн бұрын
Amen to that…16/8 IF has been working well 4 me down 23 lbs so far veggies fruits clean protein n walking exercise whenever possible
@lifeofatruckerswife
13 күн бұрын
Great advice!!! I'm down 20lbs with just eating high clean protein...very little (if any processed foods) good sleep, and spending loads of time outside in the sun walking... gardening...and just enjoying daylight It just takes dedication.... work....and a mindset of "I can do this" and I have put it in my mind....as if taking better care of myself is self care..
@randobad
13 күн бұрын
All natural, the best way.
This is absolutely insane! People need to get it through their heads that the pharmaceutical companies are interested in ONE thing - $$$$$$$ They do NOT care about the outcomes as long as they’ve covered their asses from lawsuits!
@nicolenotizieeamici
15 күн бұрын
Thank you
@redfo3009
15 күн бұрын
They will never get it. 🐑🐑🐑🐑
@livingintheforest3963
15 күн бұрын
Yep!!
@lizroberts1569
15 күн бұрын
I think it’s a bit more nuanced and the people who want to change the way the look. All drugs have side affects some you can live with some you can’t depending on what you are treating.
@JorgTheElder
15 күн бұрын
No what is insane is people that don't realize that the risks associated with being clinically obese are many times over more likely to kill you than these new drugs. In the US something like 1 in 6 adult deaths is tied to obesity. It is for people that are obese, not people that want to lose a few pounds.
The secret of aging well is: Keep your muscle mass up and your bones strong by working out, eat wholesome, nutritious foods, lotsa water and stay away from drugstore drugs, which seriously interfere with gut function. Gut health is the key to overall health.
@aching4382
15 күн бұрын
Pretty much sums it up….not brain science or rocket surgery.
@allieferreira881
15 күн бұрын
Bingo
@abigailmckernwalkingwithpo4582
15 күн бұрын
Hear! Hear!
@975677
14 күн бұрын
My Father walked every where he fixed things in the house didn't work out, luvef to age 84 no broken bones & had no operation died of a massive stroke in 3 days was 5'2 inches ^ weighed about 135 his entire life
@barbarakloise6790
14 күн бұрын
Exactly my first though. But then I said maybe because these severe cases so bad out of the blue made them say that. Who knows but I'm not testing it.
I'm in England, T2 diabetic treated with insulin with under-active thyroid and was prescribed Ozempic just before this exploded in America. I was prescribed it against my will, I am not and have not had a problem with over eating. I am obese because of the insulin. I reluctantly took it for a few months, then made the decision to stop taking it and am SO glad that I did. Since then I have gone carnivore and have completely reversed my diabetes and am off all diabetes medication.
@sararaqueldelapenajones1810
17 күн бұрын
I'm a carnivore as well. I'm glad somebody mentioned it! .
@jamesmaybrick2001
17 күн бұрын
You just want a packed up liver to go with your packed up pancreas?
@NiceLoki
17 күн бұрын
@@jamesmaybrick2001 actually I ALREADY had a very sick liver BECAUSE of the "healthy" diet I had been eating all my life. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit etc. plus carbs. It was that diet that made me diabetic with a fatty liver. Now after just 9 weeks on carnivore I have lost 10 kg and 4" from my waist. So yeah, I know which one I'm going with.
@mimisaunders1658
17 күн бұрын
Well done . Big pharma hate people like you.
@Turtleshell24
17 күн бұрын
Congratulations
My wife died suddenly three weeks ago, she’s been taken the drug since November, but she developed severe abdominal pain for three weeks since March, right following a couple of days after injecting, and the pain went away after taking pain killers. The pain was most severe on March 25, spent two days in ER, did all the tests and she was discharged. She died Wednesday night from massive internal bleeding . I was told after the funeral service that just recently the drug manufacturer posted a warning on the internet that the fatality rate of people taking this drug is 2 in 100. If you taking this drug be careful or you will join me to say goodbye to your love one.
@amandabesemer5749
18 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry for your loss. 😔
@The313literarylounge
18 күн бұрын
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@YumMum150
18 күн бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your painful experience 🙏
@marykigongo3023
18 күн бұрын
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
@MuadiDibinga
18 күн бұрын
I'm really sorry for your loss. 🙏🏾
I'm a medical power of attorney over my farther. I hated giving him insulin shots 4 times a day. 200+ units a day. Two shots of 80units of long lasting then a shot of fast acting b4 meals. So I changed his breakfast meal and within 3 months he had stable blood sugar after 20years for taking insulin. What I used to stabilize him was green Banna, Blueberrys, dark cherries, low sodium Greek yogurt, homemade oat flower, Grape juice, and milk all blended into a smoothie. On top of that specific meal he only uses dark brown sugar when he uses sugar and his snacks are crakers. His diabetes was so bad his foot rotted off. I've managed to slow down his memory loss and neuropathy via wild edibles made into teas and hot drinks(not boiled to keep the voc intact) along with much more. His doctors seem surprised and mildly upset that I've stabilized him within months while they have been keeping him ill for decades. Big pharma has ruined our medical care professionals.
@Monica-mm2vv
13 күн бұрын
This is great. Yeah, ignore Rockefeller educated doctors. Can you share about the tea edibles and hot tea?
@mztwixed
13 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing us how. Thank you.
@Randomactivities2.0
13 күн бұрын
@@Monica-mm2vv I got all my information and inspiration from legacy wilderness academy on KZread. They have very good information on the topic of wild edibles.
@wordzmyth
12 күн бұрын
. They are still using the medication as needed. They are not using diet instead of medical care. So it is a safe approach
@AzerinaM
11 күн бұрын
Doctors get massive kickbacks and vacations, cars etc etc to push these drugs on us. My dr yrs ago put me on Lyrica, after it came out. Said it would help with my RA and Fibro pain.. 2 months in I gained over 45 lbs, I was like doc! Wth is going on? I haven’t changed my diet, I’m exercising like usual, could it be the new drug, “oh nooo, that has no history of weight gain” he says.. 4 months in and I’ve gained 75 lbs, I’m quickly approaching 300lbs at this point, I was at 174 starting. I go back and once again ask him wtf is going on? I’m scared to death, so he runs blood etc and tells me I’m all clear, nothing is wrong.. 6 months, I’ve hit 315 lbs, I say fk it and quit ALL my meds except my hQC and Methotrexate for RA, weight gain stops! It was the lyrica, look it up.. thousands of ppl like me! I’m still fighting to lose it.
Can’t believe people would take the chance, let’s just Age GRACEFULLY, I’m Proud that I’m 70, I don’t want to look like I’m 30!!
@nobody-fs8jj
13 күн бұрын
That's exactly what i decided too.
@gracewaddell6740
13 күн бұрын
Well, I wouldn’t mind looking 35 😂😂😂 but certainly not at the risk of my future healthy years - from the 65YO vantage 😊
@randobad
13 күн бұрын
@@gracewaddell6740Who wouldn't want to look a lot younger than they are? It's just that, who wants to take the chance on a drug that can ruin your health in order to look young and healthy?
@nickjenkins1663
13 күн бұрын
Good for you ! I wish more women would learn to be happy in their own skin. And men too for that matter. I am 58 and the most attractive thing is a woman who is happy and confident. There is nothing more attractive than a woman who is happy with herself. No matter what her age is.
@covid-19ispsychologicalwar10
13 күн бұрын
I’m 44, don’t care how I look but I’d love to feel like I did when I was 30.
When I hear the medical industry talking about something as a "game changer", frankly I become a little sceptical. In truth, my son lost 30% of his body weight in under a year by eliminating processed foods, significant reduction in carbohydrates of all types. Increasing fat & protein and eliminating seed oils. Job done! His mental clarity has improved, B/P significantly lower and overall much healthier, happier and also wealthier.
@sunnyromano6862
16 күн бұрын
Ketogenic/carnivore
@SoundofSilence492
16 күн бұрын
What they call keto/carn is actually the old Dr Atkins diet from the early 1970s. Lots of protein and fat. No sugar or carbs. I gained 20 pounds backpacking and eating my way through Europe and lost them all within a couple weeks on the Dr. Atkins diet.
@Bizhead3
16 күн бұрын
Seed oils are devastating and people eat them daily! Good for him👏👍🏼Everyone could do this.. but people just get on band wagons and go for the moment. This is frightening info!
@simonbroddle754
16 күн бұрын
@@sunnyromano6862 Curiously, I've been watching that using urine test sticks and as he got close to optimum weight his ketogenic status has fallen back massively. Fascinating how the body has managed his ketogenic status relative to his weight/body fat levels.
@Steve-ev6vx
14 күн бұрын
@@Bizhead3especially if they are used for cooking. They become progressively more carcinogenic when heated.
A year ago I went animal based. I’ve lost 95lbs, A1C 5.6, good blood pressure etc etc. A few months in my doc asked what I was doing to lose weight. I told her I was almost zero carb. High fat. She said it was dangerous and suggested ozempic. I declined.
@jennifer1110
13 күн бұрын
Congratulations, on your healthy weight loss! One thing though, "almost zero carb" and plant based? Did you mean almost zero simple and starchy carbs? Plants are complex carbs.
@brendacollins345
13 күн бұрын
@@jennifer1110She said animal based…carnivore💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙂
@gsmith5140
13 күн бұрын
😮😮😮
@dblue3710
13 күн бұрын
Zero carbs is not good for your body - it needs complex carbs. Unless you mean you don’t eat processed carbs - no one should!
@lynnoorman2144
13 күн бұрын
Are you in the USA? I can't imagine a UK doctor offering a drug rather than you successfully dieting? But possibly big pharma has brain washed them that far 😕
Everything good in life requires hard work. There are no short cuts. It’s just a fact of life
@donnakawana
13 күн бұрын
Yes an everyone isn't meant to be skinny an looking like walking dead!! All I want is for those who really need meds to get it!!
@gsmith5140
13 күн бұрын
Amen!
@randobad
13 күн бұрын
Work yes, hard it does not need to be.
@shitluck78d19
13 күн бұрын
There's no free lunch. You pay for everything in the end.
@psyience3213
13 күн бұрын
@@randobad if it’s worthwhile it’s hard. Easy things aren’t deeply fulfilling. The things that are worth it are hard. Plenty of people out there that dwell in the east and comfortable though, probably you that’s why you said it.
Your health is the most valuable thing you have in your possession.
Lol my grandmother said that a little bit of fat makes you look a lot younger over 60. That thumbnail proves that point. 😂
@mrnt1257
15 күн бұрын
I’m 66 and in the last couple of years I’ve gained 10-15 lb. I look tons older. But no Ozempic for me.
@11235Aodh
15 күн бұрын
@@mrnt1257 dr. John mcDougall's starch based eating is much much better in the long run. Ozempic stops working after about 68 weeks and all the weight will be gained back. dr. mcDougall even has a checklist between this drug and his diet on several key points.
@user-vi2pf4zo6z
15 күн бұрын
Oh 💯 haha
@trina7274
15 күн бұрын
@@mrnt1257 I’m right behind you at 54…. Suddenly at about age 52 my neck decided that it had enough of gravity… 😂😅…. I’ve very little wrinkles and almost zero grey hair (a trait I got from my Irish father)…. But I look my age for sure. For me, it’s not wrinkles but my neck that gives me away… Meh… I wear it proudly… I’ve had quite a few health problems in the last 10 or so years… I’m proud to have made it to this age. I embrace it!! ❤️💕🙏🏼👍🏼
@FoodiesFoodLife
14 күн бұрын
@@mrnt1257 I’m 65. … I started following Gin Stevens… because she had a 28 Fast Start for intermittent Fasting where I could start at 12 hour feeding window with 3 meals. Now I’ve worked down to 2 meals and 16/8. I’m finally losing weight! For Free! :)
I'm diabetic and started taking Ozempic about 2 yrs ago. I could care less about the weight loss (except muscle mass loss). I lost 30 pounds and holding. All my numbers dropped like a rock. A1c went from 9.5 to 6.1. I have huge hereditary risks of heart disease. Everything improved. I had a problem getting the drug for 7 weeks. Numbers still stayed good but my appetite exploded. I changed to Mounjaro and haven't had a problem thank God. I see my dr every 3 months even if he says he doesn't need to see me and have blood work at the same intervals.
@justrelaxing1550
14 күн бұрын
You have a medical issue which is different. Many people wanting to take it are looking for a quick fix in weight loss. Unfortunately that’s not the most healthy way to go about this
@chilltarts
13 күн бұрын
May I ask what percentage of your body weight was lost? Or would you feel comfortable giving exact numbers? Like starting weight and maintained weight? And have you had any other health problems or complications come up, whether they were directly related to Ozempic or not...?
@ingridhunt7841
13 күн бұрын
@chilltarts 10% and no other health issues besides high blood pressure which I had before I started the drug.
@adeleanderson3862
12 күн бұрын
I'm on mounjaro and I'm off all my Diabetic medication, lost 60 pounds and feel great my A1C is 5.9 following a good diet has helped alot. Some people who are not Diabetic react differently. It's not for everyone. It's also making it very difficult for real Diabetics to get it.
@chilltarts
10 күн бұрын
@@ingridhunt7841 thank you for replying. 😊
If pancreatitis is so rare with Ozempic, then why was it the second question asked? Clearly not that rare.
@JorgTheElder
15 күн бұрын
Because Ozempic and other similar medications are in-the-news and besides genetics there are not that many known causes of pancreatitis to ask about.
@romanyrose4074
15 күн бұрын
No no you're thinking of the regular use of rare this is clearly the big pharma use of the word "rare".
@jaybee4118
14 күн бұрын
Because it makes it a bit less rare.
@michaeldowson6988
14 күн бұрын
I had a temporary flare up of pancreatitis apparently, due to a heart attack I never noticed at the time. They gave me an immediate angioplasty.
@marianneyag4106
13 күн бұрын
I got severe pancreatitis and had to remove my gall bladder
Back in the 70's it was bennies to lose weight. Doctor prescribed them to me. Did the trick for me but got horrible headaches so I quit. Fast forward to now, it is Ozempic. Wanted to lose weight, thought about Ozempic, but after the side effects of the bennies I opted for the Leslie Sansome Walk at home program. Just a 1/2 hour each day and I lost almost twenty pounds in two months. Doing just fine on what comes naturally, no more weight drugs for this old chassis. Great video!
@BigBADSTUFF69
17 күн бұрын
benzadrine is an amphetamine, completely different than ozempic. Ozempic isn't for people that are successful on simple lifestyle changes it's for people who have failed lifestyle changes.
@DJ-nh6wq
16 күн бұрын
In the 80’s it was Drug called Fastin… all the moms were taking it and getting their “Vitamin Shot” Bi-Weekly.
@lexibat7829
16 күн бұрын
@@BigBADSTUFF69 They're different drugs but the concept is the same. Taking a drug to lose weight is stupid. (It's funny how much "ozempic face" resembles "meth face"). It's not the lifestyle changes that aren't working for people, it's the people who aren't working the lifestyle changes. If you fully commit to giving up processed foods, sugar, and the vast amount of carbs people typically consume, you WILL lose weight, period. People think they can "go on a diet" for a week, a month, or even a year, and then go back to eating total crap, (and too much of it!) and then say, "diets don't work for me." That's not a lifestyle change.
@katherineroberts5698
15 күн бұрын
I love Leslie Samone walk at home program. Time for me to get back to that program. Gain weight due to thyroid issues. Spoke to the nutritonist about 2 weeks ago about these class of weightloss drugs. I have been very reluctant so far, and still researching. Congratulations on your weightloss. Sending positivity from Texas.
@Maliksamuels33
15 күн бұрын
It is incredible reading these normie comments. I can’t be the only one peering into this world of uninformed normies like I’m at the zoo
Already survived thyroid cancer would not want to go through that again! My mom developed pancreatitis it is no joke. She was in a lot of pain.
The massive pharmaceutical companies have been so trust worthy, generous and altruistic, who could possibly doubt their intentions?
@JAspen-xe9nv
3 күн бұрын
Remember " safe and effective?" how did that turn out for us?
Imagine the muscle loss on the heart. Scary
@iamsacredtransformations
16 күн бұрын
Wow! The heart is a muscle organ. Geesh!!!!!
@NinaCohen-dl4hm
15 күн бұрын
OMG. Hadn't thought of that. That's why anorexia is so deadly. Needing to stay alive, the body starts consuming muscles for calories. Including the heart. A friend's daughter recovered from anorexia, but died suddenly due to heart damage from the 'cured' anorexia. Sad. Some traumas in life, you DON'T recover from.
@chaserofthelight484
10 күн бұрын
God!!! I never thought of that either.
I'm 70 now, I have been taking Ozempic for over 2 years. I never lost one pound. I am taking it to stabilize my blood, I'm borderline diabetic. Every time my blood is checked, my doctor does a happy dance. I'm Canadian, and there was a time I couldn't get my prescription because of low supplies, Americans were coming up and buying it up. So basically, I've started it twice and I have no side effects. I'm a believer that because we all have different DNA, drugs will effect people differently and I'm one of the luckier ones. This isn't meant for an argument, I"m just stating my story, yours will be different and that's ohkay too.
@margaretthatcher6828
8 күн бұрын
Keto...
@lise1255
8 күн бұрын
You are absolutely right. Ozempic isn't a weight loss drug. Fat Americans are abusing it for its side-effects and complain about side-effects about their abuse.
Pancreatitis has actually a high mortality rate. It's not just an "unpleasant" side effect.
@NiceLoki
17 күн бұрын
My Mum has had pancreatitis twice. Luckily she survived both, but now her pancreas is dying, only has about 10% left so she is now diabetic and on insulin with zero cure in her future.
@ChubbyUnicorn
17 күн бұрын
Pancreatitis is excruciating. I had a viral form and truly paniked, I was dying, and my body knew it.
@moodmeditation4458
17 күн бұрын
It's pancreatitis not pancreatic cancer
@SuperMjennings
17 күн бұрын
@@moodmeditation4458 I read this ignorance as I sit here with a 10” zipper down my stomach, a mucinous mass on my necrotic pancreas , and just discharged from hospital after a two week stay. Such a silly thing to say 🤦🏻♀️.
@shannonwhitwick3443
16 күн бұрын
As an ICU nurse some of my most severely ill patients were admitted with pancreatitis.
Father got kidney and stomach damage from taking for a few months. He stopped when he figured out it was harming him. When he went in ti the hospital for gall stone blockage doctor told him he had definite kidney damage and was not surprised when dad said he had been on this drug. He died 2 days later.
@missmodern
15 күн бұрын
❤😢❤
@PamelaLynn2023
14 күн бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss❤
@andreacatzel8259
14 күн бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢
@mrsdraper171
14 күн бұрын
Sorry for your loss.
@ItCantRainForever2
14 күн бұрын
Sorry for your loss so sad
I had a severe reaction to this drug. I have been waiting for this to come out in the open. I want to start a class action suit. The warnings don't even come close to what really happens to your body. I have kept the box just in case there will be a class action suit
@alanwetherholt5018
10 күн бұрын
i too had a severe reaction after my first dose ( .25 ) of ozempic. it caused me to completely dehydrate and it caused me to have 3 strokes. this happened december 30th,2023. i am type 2 diabetic and was given it to try to control my a1c by my endocrinologist.
The rule of thumb is that the risks of ANY hugely profitable drug will be swept under the rug.
@reesedaniel5835
11 күн бұрын
Yep. Just ask Pfizer and Moderna....💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉
My wife is a surgeon. Anesthesia is saying that patients are aspirating because the patient’s stomachs are still full. Patients who take Ozempic may need to be NPO for 48 hours or longer prior to surgery. This is the tip of the iceberg.
@kirstens5688
17 күн бұрын
Oh wow.. makes sense
@ameliapisano4779
17 күн бұрын
That makes sense.
@Deola_Ade
17 күн бұрын
What’s npo
@user-mg2kf7dt9g
17 күн бұрын
@@Deola_Ade “Nothing By Mouth” (nothing per oral route). It’s a strict order given before surgery to prevent aspiration during anesthesia induction which is a deadly reaction when paralyzing drugs are giving when having a full stomach.
@Deola_Ade
17 күн бұрын
@@user-mg2kf7dt9g thank you for the explanation!!
Sorry but why fool around with the vital importance of our gut biome!!! Muscle loss, especially in the elderly, is a huge impact on overall health - more risk of falls!😢
@marathrites
18 күн бұрын
I have yet to watch this interview and am unfamiliar with the drug's side effects. Ask yourself the same question (that was helpful for me) - you've never risked a decision for a short term positive effect at a cost to yourself ?
@island661
17 күн бұрын
@@marathritesIrrelevant reply
@reginamemoriesforever-vc8ql
17 күн бұрын
Low Muscle mass is correlated with increase risk of mortality. So… not something to take lightly.
@Gr0gansm1th
17 күн бұрын
Everyone taking Ozempic right now (for weight loss) is a guinea pig. We will know the long term effects in 20 years.
@barbarama
17 күн бұрын
Why would you take drugs if a healthy diet will do the trick? In order to maintain your weight loss you'll have to improve your diet anyway.
Its crazy how i can already foresee pharma making even more money on ppl taking ozempic...
@emotionaleaters241
12 күн бұрын
Absolutely. If they don't fix their diet while on Ozempic then they must stay on it forever. You become a permanent customer.
I had an episode of Pancreatitis 40 years ago. I’ve been on Ozempic for 15 months and have lost 125 lbs. I am off HBP meds, Cholesterol meds and Gout meds. This drug has changed my life. I will take the risks that come from Ozempic over a life of obesity and all the medications I was on, any day.
@TheVerosyv
16 күн бұрын
famous last words mate
@robyncrandall7025
15 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I know many people in my area who have had similar positive results with this medication also. One day at a time .
@rozbailey6889
15 күн бұрын
Could have just got the same, actually better, cause you grow muscles mass, ON CARNIVORE. AND eat till your comfortably full of delicious mouth watering meats, eggs and bacon. Just about all carnivores get lower blood pressure, get off diabetic meds, aches and pains and so much more.
@livingintheforest3963
15 күн бұрын
🤮🤮
@shawnmarieVnutrition
15 күн бұрын
Keep your dose as low as possible. Check out Dr. Tyna Moore's podcast all about how to do these peptides right.
About 15 months ago I talked to my doc about going on this. After some injuries/life issues I put on 30-40lbs of fat. For someone who was very fit this was new to me. We discussed going on it for 6 months to lose weight to take pressure off my joints so I could exercise full strength again. Glad I decided to just try it on my own without the drug. Almost all that fat is now off, but I'm also up 15lbs of muscle. It took longer and had more effort, but I did it in a sustainable way. I'd recommend that first to anyone considering this drug
@LMMLR4
17 күн бұрын
What diet plan worked?
@mactireliath2356
17 күн бұрын
And you did it on your own, which is not just a reward for you but also for your body; by creating healthy habits and seeing the positive results, you carve out a path for your future self to build upon.
@steve1085
17 күн бұрын
@@LMMLR4 really nothing drastic. Cut out drinking my calories so about 95% of all alcohol consumption is gone. Stop eating around 5-6pm and don't eat again until 8-9am. That cut out the mindless late night snacking which was adding a ton of calories especially with the alcohol. Exercise in the morning while fasted. Usually that's a workout 2-3 days a week and some cardio the other days.
@renatapimenta3367
15 күн бұрын
Congrat for not taking this drug. I have done the same. In 6 months I Lost more than 34 pds , preserving the muscles with bodybuilding. For me it was much faster than I could imagine. And I few realy glad for taking the right decision. By eating better with the help of a nutritionist and exercising!
@Monalisa0622
15 күн бұрын
@@steve1085congratulations ❤
If you lose muscle mass and muscle is what helps you to burn fat, wouldn’t that mean you are going to get fatter even faster when you stop because now it’s even harder to burn fat because you have less muscle to do so?
@BetterMe981
17 күн бұрын
Yes.
@hannajov
16 күн бұрын
Great point!
@Mouse73
15 күн бұрын
From what I know, Ozempic is considered a lifelong drug. Apparently even the pamphlet that comes with it says so. You aren't meant to stop using it.
@Godblessed2
15 күн бұрын
Yes
@Godblessed2
15 күн бұрын
@@Mouse73just wow! Pharma customer for life or death depending on perspective
My father-in-law was a Type 2 diabetic and had 1 insulin injection each day. I went up to look after him for a week while his wife was in hospital. I changed his diet to a healthy one and his blood sugars went from 23 down to 13 in one week. Diet plays a huge part in controlling type 2. I wish I could have stayed longer and I am positive I could have dropped it lower.
It took me 2 years to lose 100lbs. That was 10 years ago and I've kept it off. No pills, no surgeries, just incredibly hard work and an entire lifestyle change and also, going to counceling to see why I was self medicating woth food. The only sure fire percent weight loss starts with accountability. If you can't hold yourself accountable, you'll never succeed. Especially with short cuts. Swallow your pride, and work. It's no one's fault but your own. Period.
I’m diabetic and I actually am in the process of losing weight. So far I lost 50 pounds completely without any of these drugs. The side effects terrified me and so I just keep trying to work at it on my own. It hasn’t been easy but I’m gonna keep trying. What helps is my job is extremely physical. I started losing without trying. Now, I watch what I eat and it’s still fall off. I’m in my 50s and unfortunately for me I work with a lot of people that pass the buck so it gives me a lot of extra work to do. Sometimes too much. Right now I’m out sick and I know they’re hating it but it is what it is. Years ago, I actually lost 50 pounds in three months by watching carbohydrates. I mainly ate meat and veggies and when I wanted fruit, it was strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. It also fell off with that so I decided that if I leave my job, I’m gonna switch back to that. I’m not knocking people who need Ozempic because I know everybody’s not the same. I just know it’s not right for me.
Loving the clips! Thank you for posting!
Been on Ozempic for about a year for diabetes. So far the side effects have been minor, my A1C is down, and I have lost about 45 pounds. It's been great for me.
@maleeharaja
4 күн бұрын
Finally!!! Some positivity!!! I have type 2 and have been prescribed it im trying to find journeys of ppls who have type 2 and take it but its so hard to find it's all ozempic scares shaming and ppl who don't have type 2 who take it
My doctor put me on Ozempic for type 2 diabetes. After three years, I began to have serious digestive issues, IBS and pancreatitis. I went off the drug and the digestive issues stopped shortly afterwards. My pacreatic enzymes will be tested on my next doctor visit. Upon going off it, though, my appetite returned explosively, way more than before I started taking Ozempic, and I have to be careful how much and how often I eat.
I remember my doctor trying to get me to take the other weight loss drug that prevented the absorption of fat, I refused to take it my daughter in law took it it and had to stop because she became so ill, it’s not worth messing yourself up just to be thinner.
Thank you for this. Very informative. I wish more people were talking about the side effects!!!
Baby King knows so much and explains it perfectly.
I applaud you two guys for being so smart and on top of your game.
Pancreatitis feels like someone shoved a 4x4 through your stomach thru to your back! Worst pain ever. Can't breathe, move...horrible.
I’ve been trying to get my insurance to cover any of the weight loss drugs to no avail. I’ve been watching anything I can find on the subject and I must say that yours is the most helpful and informative. Thank you!
Ozempic gave me severe gastroparesis. Was on it for 4 months in early 2022 and was sick 4 times while on it. Had severe stomach problems still after stopping and I got my diagnosis just 2 weeks ago
@petercyr3508
16 күн бұрын
The paralizing of the stomach from this wonder drug can be permanent. I hope you recover.
@jofrances3296
13 күн бұрын
Truly hope you make a full recovery prayers 🙏
@anitacraighead7038
10 күн бұрын
I've had gastroparesis since last March, 2023....just started Ozempic a few weeks ago...now I'm concerned if it will make my gp worse....
Babies always love me at first sight, I have a round face....now it makes sense 😂😂😂
@dianacazadora360
16 күн бұрын
Me too! My aunt called me tomatoe 😂
@davinehill3448
7 күн бұрын
Same 🧐😊
Great interview. You asked great questions, and his responses were very interesting. Thank you.
I am really enjoying this channel. Very thought provoking content.
@ChrisFord-wh1gl
14 күн бұрын
Okay Mr. FDA
As a diabetic, I took Trulicity for about 4 months. About 7 years ago. I stopped it myself, because I read in the tiny scientific details and warnings in the package insert that told me Gastro paresis is the mechanism. AND Gastro paresis IS A SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT. It gave me horrific foul gas, both ends. Then horrific vomiting and horrific diarrhea. The off label usage for weight loss is disturbing to me. Personally, I don't think slowing digestion is all that healthy. I understand people are not being told this about the mechanism delivery and response.
I'm diabetic, hated metformin; went on Ozempic, lost 20 lbs; Everything slowed down, food almost stopped moving thru my system; food still fresh in stomach the next day; couldn't eat supper as food still present in stomach; would vomit if I ate; I quit it because i know that if the bowel stops working the tissues die.
So interesting. Having listened to Yohann Hari , I am happy for all of his knowledge. Did not see time passing by. Great subject.
I watched all 2+ hours and learned so much. But thank you for posting this side effect portion! Great highlight.
The pain that I experienced was due to taking semaglutide after eating. If you are "full", the drug is intended to make you feel full WITHOUT eating, so, feel like you ate three turkey dinners at thanksgiving. It is very painful. Take it once weekly at least 5 hours before eating a full meal. ...then you will only want less than half a small meal. That is how it is intended to work. I am 80 years old and went from 188 to 163 pounds in two months. I GAINED muscle, as I exercised. Drink lots of water.
I’m on Ozempic for diabetes, and because my doctors want me to lose weight. I started out with very low dosage, and had no issues. I started to experience issues once the dosage was increased, nausea mostly. That is mostly gone now. I’ve lost a few pounds, nothing dramatic, but it has really affected my appetite. I still get hungry, but smaller portions fill me up. I have to count carbs, so I’ve gone low carb, more veggies and protein, and drinking water like I’m in a desert! It’s been several months, and so far I’m feeling pretty good. I don’t think I would be taking it just for weight loss, I’ve never taken any drug or supplement just to lose weight.
@Aquathewatersyren
15 күн бұрын
My doctor prescribed this to help me lose weight. I've been dieting (low sugar, low carb, no dairy, no gluten.) for years. I am very active and have a physically demanding job. Problem is, I'm premenopausal. My body is steadily trying to put on weight in spite of my insulin, sugar, gut biome, etc being completely normal. I've taken all the tests. I'm super healthy. It's just this stubborn weight! 😞
@allyballybee3201
15 күн бұрын
My friend was on it for diabetes. She has lost lots of weight and is no longer diabetic. Wishing you good health 😊
Her and her daughter have had so much work I'd have no idea what they actually would have looked like before they started all this
2 things. I discovered Mr Ari on my 3 day KZread bringes during COVID lockdowns in San Francisco. Depression, Pharma, the power of community - so enlightening , thoughtful. Welll done &well spoken. 2 Forgot I like this channel! Skilled host and cool topics. Thanks to you both for your genuine endeavors into the human thing.
My concern is for the diabetics who NEED this drug but are deprived due to selfish people using up the stock for vanity
I've always been afraid of taking any medication but that's also because I'm very sensitive and I have been the "if anyone is going to experience a side effect, it's going to be me" and then these drugs starting coming out and I learned that you have to be on them to keep that weight off, that didn't sound appealing to me. I'm lucky my primary physician never pushes anything on me, I also have Hashimoto because I threw my system into the spin cycle when I tried Keto, so after that I'm even more careful. I know a few people who take these drugs but it's up to them to do the research, some get offended when you give them unsolicited advice. I've leaned even more about these medications and reinforced my thought beliefs in why you shouldn't take them. Thank you
@ChrisFord-wh1gl
14 күн бұрын
Don’t be so eager to embrace your weakness, a little resistance goes a long way.
@christinerussell1132
14 күн бұрын
Did I understand you correctly that Keto made your Hashimotos worse???
@oneoptimisticstar
14 күн бұрын
@@christinerussell1132 according to my primary care physician yes, I was perfect healthy before, I get an annual physical, which I recently had, so we knew we're my numbers when it came to my blood work were. My husband was doing keto and I decided to join him since it was easier to do then to make different meals, I didn't like the way I was feeling, slow, sluggish, in a funk, tired all the time, stopped, contacted my doctor, ran a bunch of test my I was all over the place with an added bonus, some may not want to believe it, but I'm not the first who's body just doesn't agree with such a life style change. Now I'm on a daily thyroid medication, lucky for me I've been able to stay on the lowest dosage and I'm back to normal, it took a few months of medication and vitamins to bring me back, but I'm back to myself. Has nothing to do with weakness, that's incorrect, or self control, my body just didn't agree, I've always had a weaker immune system and I know this, that's why I stay on top of my annual physicals and whatnot. I understand my body and know what I went through. Keto is not for everyone.
The final point is so important.
Im a diabetic 2 and this drug was an absolute game changer for me. I had really uncontrollable sugar levels, spiking continually after COVID. This drug stabilised my sugar levels which meant i could lower my insuline intake which stabilised my weight gain due to insuline. It was designed for people with diabetes not for obesity. Since being denied this drug due to shortages im back to increase of insuline gained over half a stone and spiking regularly. This is the other side of this story.
I would not take the risk of taking Ozempic.
@JorgTheElder
15 күн бұрын
That would likely be a poor choice if you were obese. The risks associated with being clinically obese are many times over more likely to kill you than these new drugs. In the US something like 1 in 6 adult deaths is tied to obesity. It is for people that are obese, not people that want to lose a few pounds.
@charmainekirk1512
15 күн бұрын
@@JorgTheElder I don't think so. Drugs are very powerful and this drug is more dangerous than you think. Much better to take a more natural approach.
As someone who has been to an endocrinologist regarding weight loss issues as I am obese. They said ozempic isn't a cure but a tool. Luckily I ended up not taking the medication and I was prescribed the right hormonal imbalance therapy drug which allowed me to drop 9kg in 4 months. I still have a long way to go before hitting my BMI range. Looking back at it now, I am thankful I didn't take ozempic as it is heavily prescribed by doctors who don't know all the side effects.
@LMMLR4
17 күн бұрын
What type of hormone pill would help lose weight?
@user-xr7kb4mg2b
17 күн бұрын
I was prescribed spironolactone to lower female androgen levels..
@TheVerosyv
16 күн бұрын
9 kg isnt a drop 😂. If you have regular periods weight can flunctuate about 5 kgs throughout the cycle. Weigh yourself when the periode starts and only then. The change from cycle to cycle is the actual change. OR MEASURE YOUR BODY AS IT IS WAY MORE RELIABLE.
@user-xr7kb4mg2b
16 күн бұрын
@@TheVerosyv how about you stop trolling..
@jolandafrijlink6103
15 күн бұрын
@@TheVerosyvthat is bc of water retaining during your period...not fat.
Very informative, I really like this speaker - Johann Hari. Thank you.
I am a type 1 diabetic and take mounjara. I use it to help with control of my blood glucose levels. It has worked very well for me. Constipation is a big side affect. So Miralax everyday.
I only have two experiences with it. My neighbor who had serious weight issues his who life,. He was very unhealthy. He went on ozempic for weight loss, and over two years he lost around 100 lbs. he stopped taking it and was able to keep the weight off because it kick started him feeling healthier. He felt better. Movement was easier, and he became very active. Is active lifestyle boosted his confidence and he started eating much better because the results were so obvious. He’s the healthiest he’s ever been, and he believes had he not done it he would probably never had. My coworker is the other, and she too has been heavy her whole life. She has lost 80 lbs. she’s happy with it, and shocked as she has never been thin. She however has diabetes, so it also has a medical need, but her improved weight has definitely affected her energy levels and inspired a more active lifestyle as well. I don’t believe it’s for everyone. I think it’s for lost causes. People who gave up after so many failed attempts at weight loss. Both of them are healthier feeling than before, so I don’t discredit it.
This is really good. Thank you.
Great interview thank u ! I just subscribed 🎉x
My father has had a few health problems including gallstones with gallbladder removal and a spinal tap at one point but he said no pain could ever compare to the time he had pancreatitis. It still haunts him over 40 years later.
Very interesting, thank you
Absolutely loved this interview…… he’s so well researched on this
@brandonchappell1535
17 күн бұрын
On all his topics, really loved his work on addiction too
@Gr0gansm1th
17 күн бұрын
Misleading to call him an expert though. He’s a journalist that has researched a topic.
@brandonchappell1535
17 күн бұрын
@@Gr0gansm1th wether you read information at university, or anywhere else, doesnt really matter does it. The point is that you are well researched on a subject
@vickytheviking9913
3 күн бұрын
He's not an expert. He's cherry picked medical studies that support his narrative which have very clear flaws. He doesn't cite any of the studies reviewed by Cochrane and he is not clinical. If you Google him, his Wikipedia page lists several times he's been caught out for plageurism and misrepresentation of facts.
Very interesting. Johann Hari is really articulate. I enjoyed this tremendously.
I was skeptical about this drug when I heard about it. Now I know my concern is valid. Thanks!
This clip is very good. Thanks for posting it.
@ChrisFord-wh1gl
14 күн бұрын
I wish they would show the dislikes, cuz you suck.
I was on Mounjaro for seven months and lost 30 pounds. As I went up in dose, I made it to 7.5. At that amount, my desire to eat was very very small. Going in higher in dose was a scary thought. I am diabetic. In 2024 none of the healthcare marketplace companies covered this drug so they switched me to Ozempic. I have never had more hunger in my entire life it doesn’t quell the food noise, but it does make you feel sick as a dog if you eat the wrong thing at the wrong amount at the wrong time. And honey, you don’t know what that is yet until you do it. I haven’t really lost weight and my blood glucose is in an excellent range. And I’m just for the next side effect to drop . I am at the .5. Only good news is it is $300 cheaper per month for now. But is it worth it? I also have PCOS. My theory is is my hormones have been off for my entire life and the gut hormones especially. I’ve been overweight pretty much my entire life. I wish they’d make these correlations earlier. I hope somebody’s making the correlations now.
@julesoc9677
Күн бұрын
That’s interesting! I took semaglutide for 6 months and it didn’t do anything for me either. I am pre diabetic & insulin resistant. I was srsly broke trying to feel better & myself again, so my Dr said try Tirzepatide. It is SOOO expensive omg, but it totally worked on me. My migraines went away, endurance, omg what a miracle. 🙏🏽❤️
thank you for sharing the truth for people that just want to lose weight no matter what it does for their health.
I know 2 people on this and they still eat junk food and carbs, even knowing that is the root cause of thier diabetes. I love Beat Diabetes channel, Dennis presents a very sensible, back to basics way to get blood sugar under control. It naturally battles food addiction.
@emotionaleaters241
12 күн бұрын
Exactly. So they want to be thin and eat junk food and drink alcohol. So they look healthy but inside they are unhealthy. Everybody wants instant gratification and to eat bad, drink alcohol and stay slim.
Aren't there a lot of lawsuits out on these drugs right now?
I'm so glad that this guest mentioned muscle loss with Ozempic use. Remember, your heart is a a muscular organ pumping blood throuout your body. Severe sudden weight loss will affect the heart, too. Be safe out there, folks. The idea of a "mirale pill" to solve your ills will undoubtedly have unknown or unpredictable side effects. There is no quick fix with weight loss (I prefer the term "weight management"). Exercise, plenty of water and sleep, with a healthy diet is the only safe, reliable weight management option.
@shrutefarms4741
11 күн бұрын
This is the same issue with any weight loss. You will lose muscle mass on any diet.
This was excellent!
Thanks so much for this. I'm T2 diabetic and had been seriously thinking about taking this. I won't now.
Quick fixes usually don't work. I changed my diet in early January and have only lost 20 pounds. I refuse to take a substance to get to my goal. Its sucks and its hard.
@trina7274
15 күн бұрын
100% correct! Quick fixes absolutely do not work! Also…. What people aren’t being told, it is a known fact in the medical community, once you go off of ozempic, you will gain the weight back. Congratulations on your weight loss! Please don’t say “I’ve only lost 20lbs!”!!! 20lbs is a lot!! Go pick up 2 10lb bags of potatoes at the store!! That’s how much weight you’ve lost!! That’s awesome!! I’ve lost 32lbs…. It’s taken me a year!! I’m keeping going tho!! 40 more pounds to go!! We got this ❤️💕👍🏼
Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina.
@jbr7300
12 күн бұрын
I caught that, too 😂. To be fair he’s in the U.K., so I gave him a pass. ✌🏼
I live in the US and manufacturers of semiglutide drugs can’t keep up with production to meet demand, I am unable to get the drug. Having several restrictions keeps me from being able to exercise to lose weight. I have an elevated hemidiaphram on the left side which keeps me from breathing properly. I have a hard time breathing when I walk, laugh, bend over, climb stairs, etc. I also have been dealing with symptoms of fibromyalgia for the past nine years which causes constant pain head to foot. I have inflammation in every joint and other areas of my body. Staying still was never my norm until the diaphragm issue. I still work full time. Being able to access semiglutide would allow me to lose 70-80lbs and would be life changing.
Thank you. Friend nearly died from appendicitis. Medical providers frequently don’t appreciate side effects
We know more about the body’s hormones & proteins but we still know little about our enzymes…
I’m diabetic and it has helped me tremendously. I don’t suffer of infections out of control which I had prior taking this medication. If it brings side effects I’m more worried dying of urinary infections which you can become severely I’ll or any other infections in your body. Also the abuse of drugs can kill you.
@NiceLoki
17 күн бұрын
I'm reversing my T2 diabetes by being on the carnivore diet. I stopped taking Ozempic and now I'm off all insulin and metformin and my BG is a very steady 4-5 mmol/L all the time.
@powderandpaint14
17 күн бұрын
If you are female and at menopausal age an estrogen supplement can really help prevent UTIs. Maybe speak to your doctor.
@geauxp
17 күн бұрын
@@powderandpaint14yes!! I got this! Also, my mom who had chronic uti’s for years is now on methenAmine and 1000 mg of vit c with no uti for over a year now!!!
@lexibat7829
16 күн бұрын
I had a boyfriend who had type 2 diabetes, and I helped him reverse it and get off all of his meds by just intermittent fasting and cutting out sugar. He was able to get off all of his meds and maintain normal blood sugar and insulin levels. I wish I had known about the keto and carnivore diets back then, because I think we would have had even better results more quickly... But the point is that Type 2 diabetes CAN be reversed through diet. If your body isn't processing sugar & other carbohydrates well, then don't put them in your body! (As opposed to eating a carb-heavy diet and then taking drugs so your body can handle it!)
@war-painter
14 күн бұрын
@@powderandpaint14 - unless you have Interstitial Cystitis, in which case hormone replacement can make it really painful and make you feel like 24/7 UTI without the infection.
Very good interview
How to avoid losing muscle mass when losing body fat (which is totally possible with diligence): 1. Set a reasonable caloric deficit (losing anything over ~1% total bodyweight per week is a calculated risk where muscle retention is concerned). 2. Keep protein high (~1g per lb of bodyweight, maybe even a little higher the deeper into a cut you go). 3. Keep carbs as high as possible within the constraints of your deficit. 4. Keep fats to no less than ~0.3g per lb of bodyweight - this will act as an insurance policy against hormone disregulation. 5. Lift weights as hard and as often as you possibly can. Deload at maintenance calories when fatigue gets too high. Edit: 6. Don't take a GLP agonist in order to lose body fat...
What if you're obese AND have type 2 diabetes? My doctor prescribed Ozempic in January and I've had positive results. My diabetes is under control and my A1C has dropped 5 points since then. In addition, I've lost 35 pounds. I'm torn about what to do.
@JorgTheElder
15 күн бұрын
In the US something like 1 in 6 adult deaths is tied to obesity. These new drugs are for people that are obese, not people that want to lose a few pounds. It is a fantastic solution for the people that need it.
@gnosticallyspeaking3544
13 күн бұрын
Happy it's working out. Might suggest keeping a journal or diary noting the plusses and minuses. Because it's hard to remember what happened and how you felt in the past. Then in a year or so you can look back and see if it seems net positive or negative. In meantime, might also want to learn about what likely to happen if stopping. Heard might be meaningful change and being prepared could be helpful. Hoping things continue to go well for you.
@litestreamer
11 күн бұрын
How's your lifestyle? Do you incorporate lots of movement daily? What if you shifted into a 'Phase 2' that relies on your best eating and exercise habits?
It’s so sad that this drug has become a fashion trend rather than a serious drug with serious risks and complications. That said, it literally saved my life. I weighed over 300lbs by the 7th grade and by 30 years old I hit my all-time high of 525lbs. As an educated person I berated myself for years trying to comprehend why I couldn’t just do all the basic things the literature says is the key to maintaining a healthy weight. Regardless, I knew death was at my door and my family would have to bury me before my 40th birthday if I didn’t do something drastic. I lost the first 100lbs “naturally” and when I say it took every ounce of physical and mental energy I had I’m not exaggerating. It was an obsession and if I didn’t focus 110% of my energy into weight loss I’d regain what took weeks to lose in a matter of days. I’ve had a total of 3 bariatric surgeries in my lifetime trying to “fix” me…Yet I still fought it every single day and made it to 250lbs before gaining back 100lbs after the birth of my son. (As a mom, I no longer had the ability to devote all my waking hours to losing weight.) I kept trying and found a specialist at a local weight loss clinic. We tried several options over the course of several months before landing on Mounjaro. I uncontrollably sobbed in her office the next month, explaining that I never knew how loud and intrusive my thoughts were about food until this medication started to turn the volume down. I’ve been utterly skeptical of the idea that obesity is a disease…I just blamed myself (along with the rest of popular culture) for not wanting it enough or because I was lazier than most. It’s so painfully clear to me now that this is what they mean when they say obesity is a disease. I don’t understand the exact science of why or how, but this medication has fixed something in me that has been broken since childhood. I’m currently at 180lbs and still slowly losing over a year after starting this journey. It is not a cure all and you still have to put in the work…BUT it has allowed me to be in the drivers seat. I’m able to choose food that fuels me rather than binging on junk out of pure compulsion. I can finally DO the right things rather than just read about them. I believe, without a single doubt, that there are serious risks to taking these types of medications, but the alternative for me was a guaranteed early grave. I just wish more people discussed experiences like mine when discussing GLP-1s rather than demonize it or hype it up as a “get-skinny-quick” fad.
@island661
17 күн бұрын
I applaud your dedication to your weight loss journey, but obesity is not a disease, it's a choice just like drinking alcohol. I think obesity and alcoholism are more mental disorders than anything. Addictions yes, but not diseases. I too struggling with keeping my weight down, and have yo yoed most of my life. Never obese, but definitely struggle with overeating.
@amylaw3416
17 күн бұрын
@@island661 This is the most false thing ever written. Hormonal imbalances snd medications cause weight gain. When that happens it's extremely complicated and it take more than will power.
@takingbackchrissy2
17 күн бұрын
@@island661I used to say the same thing…That food was an addiction. The challenge with that explanation is that it implies it is primarily a choice. By that I mean that at some point, the addicted person made a conscious choice to engage in unsafe or unhealthy behavior. An alcoholic chose to pick up the drink, the drug addict chose to try the drug…But what about food? We have to eat. So why is it that there are some that can naturally self-regulate and others that can’t? I’m not talking about how many people gain weight after a significant life change…Think menopause/puberty or even after a significant loss or trauma. Those factors are either universal human experiences or based on external factors that aren’t biologically based. For me, my obesity began at the age of 4 or 5 with clear warnings signs even prior to that. My parents struggled to understand why my siblings were able to self-regulate their eating normally while I could not. There was no “off” switch when it came to food. I find it challenging to label that little girl an addict…Not just because of the
@takingbackchrissy2
17 күн бұрын
@@island661social implications but because it doesn’t really align with my personal understanding of addiction. At the end of the day though, I do agree that it is an issue of dysfunction in the brain and I don’t really care where society lands on what we decide to call it. I just feel that there’s such a real misconception in why or how obesity occurs and that there is a very clear biological difference between someone who can’t shed that 30lbs they gained after high school versus someone with more than 300lbs to lose.
@BigBADSTUFF69
17 күн бұрын
@@island661 obesity is a disease largely caused by a lack of satiation. It's a disease.
It was offered to me. I experienced significant trauma the past two years plus I was also a mental health therapist helping others with their trauma. I know the 40 lbs is a stress reaction response. Now that I have a solid treatment plan for my mental and physical health and am leaving the toxic work environment, I feel very confident the weight will ease off. My body thinks I’m in a famine or war zone and it’s trying to keep me alive without taking into account the calories are available. I do Pilates; eat balanced; don’t smoke, drink, drugs; my labs are good; no blood pressure issues, no diabetes or pre-diabetes; etc. I told the doctor I feel confident my body will lose the weight once it feels safe. My doctor was very fair in their delivery of the pros and cons of the drug. I can see how it could be really helpful for those 100s of pounds overweight and will die an early death bc of the obesity. The cons of the drug may very well be worth it for them to not die at 40. Like any medication you need a holistic plan to support the healthy lifestyle change. If you are only doing the med, you’re setting yourself up for pain later. You need a village for the weight loss. Random - My dietitian mentioned that some people have overactive ghrelin receptors or GHS-R (pretty sure she said that one). GHS-R can convert the calories you consume into more calories. For example, you eat 1600 cal, but their GHS-R may turn that 1600 to 1800 calories. So no matter how much you cut your calories (in safe levels) your body keeps making more, which is incredible. Thats how we survived famines. Our bodies aren’t used to this food ecosystem we are in and us having so much access to food throughout the day. Most of past humanity couldn’t even fathom the food access most of us have now in America. I’m not minimizing there are those with food vulnerabilities. I’m simply stating that overall there is saturated food system in present day that hasn’t been experienced by humanity for most of its existence.
Lyme disease for 25 years. I gained weight on every single diet, so I stopped eating for 10 days only drinking clear liquids and didn’t lose 1 pound! At the absolute end of my rope, so I’ve just started this product in hopes I can get back to where I was pre Lyme. 1. Altered Mitochondrial Function increases appetite 2. Hormonal Imbalance 3. Chronic inflammation, with insulin resistance 4. Gut Dysbiosis 5. Increased fatigue 6. Decreased metabolism 7. Muscle weakness, and intense soreness It’s no wonder I couldn’t lose. I went from in shape aerobics instructor for 22 years to a fatty liver and sleeping until noon every day. My diet never changed.
For those reporting muscle loss- is this because of the drug or the low calorie intake? You would have the same result from extreme calorie restriction
@GeorgeGlass298
16 күн бұрын
I think it's because they are basically starving themselves. It's pretty much a starvation drug.
@JorgTheElder
15 күн бұрын
@@GeorgeGlass298 That is complete bullshit. All it does is make food less appealing. It is still up to you to eat properly and get exercise.
47 percent of Americans want the drug? I know zero people who want the drug. Who were you polling?
@rheath3313
5 күн бұрын
Do you think the people taking this stuff would tell you with all the stigma attached to it already?
@DanielleD2895
4 күн бұрын
You would be shocked at the number of people I have met in my home state that has admitted to either being on it or are thinking of trying it. It’s baffling. And, the people I have met that are taking it are losing so much weight so rapidly that they look 10 years older than they did 6 months ago. When I mention the dangers that are being talked about, it seems to go over their heads. They don’t care. All they want is to be skinny. But, he’s not wrong. I live in Maine and Ozempic is a huge trend happening in the state right now. Maine is actually behind when it comes to trends, so if it’s big here then it’s definitely big everywhere else as well. You must have people around you that actually care about their health, which is good
@RJ-mw2gw
4 күн бұрын
@@rheath3313 Point well taken!
@RJ-mw2gw
4 күн бұрын
@@DanielleD2895 You’re right, I’m shocked. This is eye opening!
@TheMiist
4 күн бұрын
@@RJ-mw2gwbro what percent of comments are bots. This is insane
As someone who worked in the medical field for 31 years, it’s not just big pharma, it’s the doctors too. Ozempic was placed on the market as a diabetes medication to help with insulin levels and so on. Ads say, you may lose weight with. It is not medication for strictly losing weight and I can’t believe doctors are giving it out as such. The weight loss comes with better knowledge of your disease, eating habits and exercise. Ozempic is to help tweak all of that. It frosts me when they say they are on it for weight loss. Doctors, that is irresponsible and no one yet knows the long term effect. I agree it’s all about money.
I took wagovy last year and did it for 3 months and at first it was great. Then month 2 came and I would get so sick, with unbelievable abdomen pain, nausea and vomiting. They changed ozempic to a different brand and lowered the dose… I got sick even worse and that’s when I was like, I’m done! Then I see all the data on semulglutides and I’m glad I stopped. I’ll never go back.
@island661
18 күн бұрын
Is Semi G the same thing as Ozempic?
@Mr_AgentSnake
18 күн бұрын
@@island661 yes. Semaglutide: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsuis. Not sure if Mounjaro is a Sema and not sure if it does the same damage as the others did to me. I’m just done with all that.
@island661
17 күн бұрын
@@Mr_AgentSnake 🙏🏻
@powderandpaint14
17 күн бұрын
People should always take notice of serious side effects like you had, totally not normal! Anyone who has side effects like that should see their doctor and stop the medication.
@paramedivmso4
16 күн бұрын
Ive been to college campuses and treated students who are taking this. It seemed as if I was the only one who knew of the side effects. One girl had already been to the emergency room for side effects and they just sent her back to school and never even asked her about this medication. I asked her if the doctor told her to stop taking it or ween down off it, she replied no..why?
People get muscle loss and face thinning from normal weight loss
@emotionaleaters241
12 күн бұрын
Not if you do it very very slowly over a long period of time. Only happens with rapid weightloss.
There are currently seven GLP-1 receptor agonists that include exenatide twice-daily, exenatide extended-release (ER) once-weekly, lixisenatide once-daily, liraglutide once-daily, dulaglutide once-weekly, semaglutide once-weekly, and oral semaglutide once-daily. Lixisenatide is short-acting, whereas the others are long-acting GLP-1s, though.
Both my parents are taking Ozempic for different reasons. Its interesting watching their progress
Is Ozempic also safe and effective?
My daughter-in-law has been on it for almost a year. She had a tendency to be heavy. She looks like a skeleton. Be careful people.
@cherdavey8680
5 күн бұрын
Can I ask her dose?