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donttellscotty · 2025-12-30T15:43:38+00:00

Okay maybe not ALL of them, but a few friends/acquaintances who have been very big for years and years, tried everything but could never shift the slightest bit of weight, have all had dramatic transformations and shed many stones over the past year. It’s just becoming expected now whenever I see another formerly large acquaintance or relative pop up on my feed with a super slim selfie. I (rightly or wrongly) suspect it’s got to be WLIs or similar? Although all are adamant it’s a strict diet only. Just to add there is NOTHING wrong with jabs at all, and I’m aware it’s absolutely none of my business, and I sound mean but I wouldn’t actually discuss this in RL. It just got me thinking that being overweight might be obsolete in a few years? Anyone else noticing this trend with people they know?

Perimenoanti · 31/12/2025 00:41

So much projection here around shame and morale. I suspect it's a lot more complex. My weight is my personal issue and it's been lifelong. I have had to recognise that I cannot fix it without help and I'm accepting help. It's a tough process of facing reality and health implications that might otherwise hit me in less than 20 years. I'm coming to terms with some serious issues in my life that have caused obesity and frankly that's mine to deal with. I'm not responsible for making anyone feel better about themselves by disclosing whether or not I'm on medication.

liquoriceallsortfamily · 31/12/2025 00:42

I am one of them but I’ve been honest about it and using the jabs alongside slimming world.
I admittedly left it a few months before I said anything, as there was so much misinformation and hatred about the jabs fuelled by the media I felt I’d be mocked and turned on.
I was a bit when I eventually did say with most people concerned with how I afforded it or if I’d got it free. I didn’t by the way, it cost a bloody lot! It’s been worth it though.
Slimming worlds support means I will keep it off now I’ve stopped. Everyone in group has been supportive though as I’ve been honest about it and not taken any of the glory off them as I’m not allowed to win awards but I gain invaluable knowledge.

Ukefluke · 31/12/2025 00:44

It won't be obsolete because poor people , who are frequently at the mercy of poor diet cannot afford £300 a month an the NHS roll out will be restrictive and take decades.

Tryingatleast · 31/12/2025 00:46

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Well let's hope obesity is going to be obsolete. It means your friends will live longer and healthier lives. As will I. I hope my friends are delighted that I'm now a healthy weight thanks to Mounjaro.

Definitely think it’s a great thing, have only seen one bad side to it and know a few people on them, a lady I know who has been told by a nutritionist that she’s not getting enough of a balanced diet now- she ate better pre wli but isn’t hungry anymore and her skin and hair look unhealthy now and she doesn’t have the same energy even though she’s lost nearly four stone (she used to honestly look like a beacon of health). She’s lost enough that they’ve told her she could start lowering the amount (I suspect because she seems more unhealthy) but she’s terrified she’ll put it back on.

Fitsthenewfat · 31/12/2025 00:47

lookyhero · 31/12/2025 00:40

I know this isn't the point of the thread, but to those who say they can't afford WLI, tally up what you spend on food each month- not just the grocery shop but snacks on the go, takeaways etc. I was worried about the cost, but actually save money now. You may be suprised how much you actually spend on food and over eating.

I already don’t buy takeaways etc, but because I try to eat well, I spend a lot on good sources of protein, fruit, Greek yoghurt, etc. I suppose I could trade these for very cheap food to buy WLI but that wouldn’t be at all healthy. But I guess it’s an option for some people.

tamade · 31/12/2025 00:47

I don't think it is correct to call it cheating, people who are very overweight or obese probably need a bit of help to start the journey and if that is WLI's then fair enough, it is good that they exist.
I am a bit over my ideal weight but I am making good progress without, so I am not really tempted. Then again I am not obsessed with loosing weight, its just part of a fitness journey.

If it were any of my business, which it is not, I would wonder whether WLI users who were close to a good weight had an entirely healthy attitude to weight and body image. And whether the general ease of obtaining WLI's was feeding a cycle of body dysmorphia

DeftGoldHedgehog · 31/12/2025 00:47

lookluv · 31/12/2025 00:34

It is difficult if you have not used them and everyone assumes you are. i started back in July healthy eating, and walking then started to reduce calories after 6 weeks, then added in more exercise - for other health reasons I can not take WLIs - but I looked at them.

The simple fact was I ate too much and did not exercise enough -the weight did not drop off but have now lost 12kgs over 6 months. I hear all these people saying WLI are a drug to treat their food noise but at the end of the day you are simply eating less calories.

I do get pissed off when people which one I am on - but the simple fact is most people ate too much and did not have enough will power to reduce consistently what they ate. It is hard, there are days that I am hungry - then out comes the water, cucumber and lettuce and there are days it is very hard but I want this and feel so much better. Would be nice to have an injection that did not make me hungry for days one end but at the end of the day I can not and I know in the long term - this is how i am going to have to be. However, getting to a BMI if 21 is not realistic - that requires a 6ft 1 woman to weight 70kgs - which is simply not going to happen or be healthy for me.

Each to their own but lets not kid ourselves - obesity if caused by putting too much in our mouths and not moving our backsides enough, You only ahve to look at other cultures ot realise their food education starts in primary school and their obesity rates are a fraction of ours.

Good luck to everyone who wants to lose weight what ever way you choose

Of course it was eating too much, but having tried to lose weight for 20 years and having always exercised and eaten a healthy diet I was hardly stuffing my face with cake the whole time. I was very slim then gained weight when I had kids and never lost it and developed endometriosis and PCOS in my 30s. All the calculators said I should lose 1lb a week on 1700 calories. The reality was I needed to eat 1400 calories or less which was unsustainable without Mounjaro. I have always been active and I was always hungry on less than 1700.

Ukefluke · 31/12/2025 00:48

Travelfairy · 31/12/2025 00:13

You can tell who is on and whose not I feel. The WLI loss is rapid and often has a sudden loss of weight in face. I met a friend last night having not seem her in 2 months. She looks great and I told her as much. She replied that shes on Mounjaro. I had kind of guessed. I think its great that its available and helps people. They should be honest though. An influencer I follow insists shes not on them but it was obvious to me she was. I came to find out that she definitely is on and its frustrating that she is telling followers shes not....its not fair people beating themselves up that they cant be like her...

Why should people "be honest" about what medication they are on?

Fitsthenewfat · 31/12/2025 00:54

Ukefluke · 31/12/2025 00:48

Why should people "be honest" about what medication they are on?

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Well if this influencer is talking about her weight loss but excluding or deliberately lying about doing so with help of WLI, I would feel that is deception. If you’re going to influence at least be honest!

ArseSkinForAFriend · 31/12/2025 00:57

lookyhero · 31/12/2025 00:40

I know this isn't the point of the thread, but to those who say they can't afford WLI, tally up what you spend on food each month- not just the grocery shop but snacks on the go, takeaways etc. I was worried about the cost, but actually save money now. You may be suprised how much you actually spend on food and over eating.

Yeah but say they're a family of 4.

They're still going to be buying the same amount for everyone else in the house, so maybe one person eating less won't make a huge amount of difference.

Ukefluke · 31/12/2025 00:58

Fitsthenewfat · 31/12/2025 00:54

Well if this influencer is talking about her weight loss but excluding or deliberately lying about doing so with help of WLI, I would feel that is deception. If you’re going to influence at least be honest!

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Yes because every influencer tells the absolute truth about things 🙄.
Clue all those products they tell you are marvelous is because they are getting something in return for saying it. Hardly a field for beacons of honesty .

Fitsthenewfat · 31/12/2025 01:01

Ukefluke · 31/12/2025 00:58

Yes because every influencer tells the absolute truth about things 🙄.
Clue all those products they tell you are marvelous is because they are getting something in return for saying it. Hardly a field for beacons of honesty .

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Fair enough!

SoftBalletShoes · 31/12/2025 01:03

"My historically fat friends" is such a brutal line. I don't even know why you started this thread - what does it matter if they used jabs or not? Aren't you just happy that their health is better? The weird topic and the brutal description makes me think that you're a bit miffed about your friends now looking much better.

canibearsedsometimes · 31/12/2025 01:11

GladFatball · 30/12/2025 23:21

Gosh, believe me, I bloody wish the government were relying on medication. Then I wouldn't have to shell out nigh on £300 per month on it myself.

Mind you, I do agree that the lack of statutory oversight of Big Food is scandalous and I hope that, one day, we can look back as a society and see this for what it is - corruption.

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Not worth commenting with @CremeCarmel this person has own agenda.

BooneyBeautiful · 31/12/2025 01:11

taxguru · 30/12/2025 15:58

As long as they don't put the weight back on when they stop the jabs, I'd agree. Time will tell. Also, as long as there are no adverse side effects of the jabs that won't come apparent for many years/decades to come. Even with all the research etc., we still get instances where long term issues come to light even though no sign of them during the research stage and early roll outs of new treatments.

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A friend of mine was prescribed Mounjaro by her diabetic nurse when it first became available. Very quickly, she developed gallstones which blocked her bile duct and she had to have an urgent cholecystectomy. Mounjaro isn't prescribed if you have a history of gallstones, so either she had pre-existing gallstones but didn't know, or the Mounjaro caused the gallstones. It certainly put me of using a WLI.

SwingTheMonkey · 31/12/2025 01:13

inequalities · 30/12/2025 21:49

Thank you for the first honest reply. I've also had three babies, including a terrible emergency C-section so I really do understand body hang ups. What I've always wondered was whether or not the accelerated weight loss meant that the loose skin was worse or more likely than doing it slowly/naturally. Weight loss that's done slowly (and yes after three babies I had to lose weight) needs some alongside weight training. With my first two children I didn't go to the gym as like many, I had no time. I noticed sagging in my arms and at that point I was only in my 30s. The only thing that helped was to build muscle in the areas where I'd lost the weight. That took time and I'd say in terms of my arms, they're still not the best.

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I’m 44, losing a lot of weight after 4 c sections. It was never going to be great. But I feel amazing. After probably 20 years of even avoiding looking at my reflection in a shop window, I can now look at my naked body in a mirror - despite my disgusting, as you put it, loose skin. I’m absolutely over the moon with my different body, even though it still might be abhorrent to some, it’s the result of hard work with my diet and exercise- even though I’ve had some help in the form of glp-1.

lookluv · 31/12/2025 01:19

defthedgehog - so you were over eating - there is a big jump between 1400 and 1700 calories. Are you saying at 1400 calories you are losing weight because WLI stop your hunger.

I get endocrine issues - hypothyroid and various other things have contributed to my weight gain but quite isympl you and I ate too much and did not move enough. If you find WLI help you then great but lets not kid ourselves we over eat

Redpeach · 31/12/2025 01:20

If alcoholics used similar medication to stop drinking, would they feel the need to hide it i wonder

ChronicallyMum · 31/12/2025 01:20

InfoSecInTheCity · 30/12/2025 18:14

On average people have bigger losses in the first couple of weeks then settle into a 1-2 lb loss a week pattern, with the occasional better and occasional worse week. The big difference with MJ is consistency, it’s easier to stick to your diet long term @and not end up having blow out binges and going backwards. I’ve attached my weight loss tracker to show the week by week. I haven’t updated it for a while because I’m in maintenance now so just weigh every now and again to check in.

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That’s a beautiful spreadsheet!

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 31/12/2025 01:23

BooneyBeautiful · 31/12/2025 01:11

A friend of mine was prescribed Mounjaro by her diabetic nurse when it first became available. Very quickly, she developed gallstones which blocked her bile duct and she had to have an urgent cholecystectomy. Mounjaro isn't prescribed if you have a history of gallstones, so either she had pre-existing gallstones but didn't know, or the Mounjaro caused the gallstones. It certainly put me of using a WLI.

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I'm not saying gallstones and gallbladder removal is a walk in the park, but it was probably worth risking it in your friend's case if they also have diabetes. The latter is much more dangerous to their health long term.

SwingTheMonkey · 31/12/2025 01:47

Amberlynnswashcloth · 30/12/2025 22:52

I think the use of WLI often gives itself away when people look thinner but don't look healthier and energised which happens with improved diet and exercise.

I'm overweight but won't go on the jabs because I doubt they'd work for me - I never have appetite loss as a side effect of anything! Also, I have enough insight to know that I don't always eat due to physical hunger so I imagine I'd still struggle not to pick at my favourite comfort foods. I've lost a bit since summer by walking more and adding more veg to meals and having eg. half a packet of crisps with cucumber instead of the whole bag. Its slow progress but seems to be working.

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I’ve literally never been this healthy in my entire adult life. I eat small portions of healthy foods. I know my macros and my tdee for maintaining. I strength train 4 times a week. I know how much a weigh so can keep track of fluctuations.
So tell me how I could have lost weight better than I have on WLI…

PurpleDisco · 31/12/2025 02:01

Yes I know 3 people who were really big and all have lost a significant amount of weight (at least 4 stone each) over the last 12 months. 2 have been open about using WLI’s. The 3rd person said it’s from exercise and cutting out snacking between meals. I’m sceptical about this story as she has been trying to lose only a stone for years with all kinds of diets to no avail but suddenly has managed to lose 4 stone in 12 months!

Of course people are entitled to privacy and nobody is obliged to tell anyone how they’ve managed to lose weight. It’s personal choice.

lookluv · 31/12/2025 02:03

swingthemonkey - by doing what you are doing now without wli.

if you eat less, exercise more you will lose weight there is plenty of evidence in history to support this.

somethingbeginningwithb · 31/12/2025 02:04

I'm one of those women - I've lost 1/3 of my bodyweight in the last 18 months due to WLI's. After struggling with obesity and ravenous hunger for years, they're the only thing that's even come close to working for me. I'm now a healthy BMI of 23, and have so much more energy and optimism.

Do I shout it from the rooftops? No, because it's noone else's business. If friends ask directly how I did it, I'm honest with them, but I feel no need to go into details otherwise. Three of my friends have started mounjaro since seeing how it helped me - one of them has lost 9 stone which has given her the cofidence to leave her gruelling job and start her own business.

Will being overweight become obsolete in a few years? I doubt it, unless the price point of WLI's falls significantly.

lookluv · 31/12/2025 02:10

the only person you have to be honest with is yourself.

Obesity is caused by eating too much fo either healthy or unhealthy food - period.
Self control and will power are needed more by some than the fortunate others to get this right. The weight gain after coming off WLIs is, when reading peoples stories - linked to them going back to eating what they did before in quantities they did before - they have not learned self control. If you need a drug to help you do that then fine but be honest with yourself.