Weight loss injections

Stopped drinking and tried eating healthier. Weight came off steadily. Lost 3.5 stone in two years. Thought I was doing great, everyone telling me how good i looked. Turned out I'd developed type 1 diabetes at 50. 🤷
 
Can someone paraphrase the r last 5 mins ?

Basically he says something along the lines of ‘these drugs have a place in weight loss as if it was so easy just to tell fat people to have some will power etc no one would be fat. Fat people don’t want to be fat. And don’t listen to idiots who have never taken it telling you to inject yourself with willpower instead’ or something along those lines.
 
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

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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.

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?
 
Same 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
Absolutely 💯
I'm multi addicted.
Gambling, Drugs , Sex
But my Food addiction is my longest standing and most difficult one.
Over 50 years of Binge eating/ Overeating.
I have tried everything
I did a 5k every day for a month in November and still gained weight.
Sugar addiction is the 2nd most Powerful addiction only behind Nicotine ..

I tried Surgery, Personal trainer , health coaches, Overeaters Anonymous, every diet Club on the Planet.

Still a daily struggle.
So when folk say " eat less , exercise more " I just know that normal people don't get addiction.

It's like saying to a alcoholic , just stop after 3 pints ..

Or just done a line at the weekend

So tempted to try these jabs , although I know my problem is more deep routed
 
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