Johnnyweetabix
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Can someone paraphrase the r last 5 mins ?You could do with watching the last 5 mins of that video.
Can someone paraphrase the r last 5 mins ?You could do with watching the last 5 mins of that video.
Can someone paraphrase the r last 5 mins ?
I've seen the whole video.
100% there is a place for these drugs in certain circumstances, but they are being overused even in cases where the situation could be addressed by lifestyle changes.
Doctors think so too: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4nnj0wrl49o
What is more likely is predatory companies and Instagram influencers promoting unnecessary medication with side effects for profits to people that don't need them. This is especially true for the demographic already associated with eating disorders, mental health issues and unnecessary cosmetic procedures.That is the method that was being used a year ago - people being told to eat healthy, exercise and to use willpower. IT wasn’t working - the UK was getting more obese.
If people want to pay for these drugs themselves and lose weight, saving the NHS millions of pounds in the process, then I have no problem with it whatsoever.
It is harder than ever to lose weight nowadays. There is wall to wall advertising of crap foods, fast food outlets round every corner, people working longer to make ends meet etc etc. If a group of people have found something that works and it’s not hurting others then fair play.
What is more likely is predatory companies and Instagram influencers promoting unnecessary medication with side effects for profits to people that don't need them. This is especially true for the demographic already associated with eating disorders, mental health issues and unnecessary cosmetic procedures.
The NHS prescribing them where required is very different to people de facto self prescribing
It would seem the government would agree and have changed how these drugs will be prescribed. The changes are sensible. It should mean that only the people who need these drugs get them.
One problem with the NHS is money. I satisfy the NHS criteria for Mounjaro but they won’t give me it. They won’t even entertain a discussion. They can’t afford to give it to everyone, only the severe cases. But it could be argued that they can’t afford not to give it to patients.
What happened to willpower,
I have to be honest here, looking at your pic you definitely don’t need it. No wonder the NHS won’t give it to you looking as you do. What are you hoping to lose? A few grammes off your kneecaps?
AbsolutelySame could be said for drinking in moderation.
Binge eating is an addiction / coping mechanism for some overweight people. So taking away the appetite is a great start to a healthier life