Ozempic Obsession - The 'Skinny Pen' That Destroys Peoples Faces? When Beauty Turns Ugly

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In todays video, we're going to take a look at the ozempic pen. A drug that's been marketed as a "skinny pen" that is said to destroys people's faces. Is this really the magic diet solution that many people believe it to be? And is 'Ozempic face' something skinny pen users should be worried about?
We'll take a look at the claims of the ozempic pen and see if it really lives up to its promises. Or is it just another celebrity diet trend? Watch this video to find out!
00:00 Intro
01:00 What is Ozempic And How Does It Work?
03:26 Why Is Ozempic Known As A Weight Loss Drug?
09:24 What is Ozempic Face?
11:54 What Happens When You Stop Using Ozempic?
14:34 Personal Experience With Ozempic/Final Thoughts On Ozempic
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[@Username0467]

I don't know why people are shocked their extremely rapid weightloss is effecting their skin.

[@Cons-Cat]

Affecting

[@joysleigman7129]

@@Cons-Cat AFFECT Affect is almost always used as a verb to mean to influence someone or something, rather than to cause something. Effect is most often used as a noun. It points toward an event or a thing. It is often used when an end result is being discussed. The original poster was correct.

[@eveningstar8581]

@@joysleigman7129 thank youuu! Thanks for CORRECTING the corrector lol! I hate it when people do that and your response was top tier!!💕💕

[@ytrewq12345]

English is not my native language and I never studied the language, so my grammar sucks. Thank you. Stay hydrated 💗

[@jrebecca0195]

*affecting, not effecting

[@manifestationsofasort]

There's something so dystopian about the 1% using a medicine to look thinner while the people who actually need it are suffering and are unable to live their lives because the rich are using it all.

[@krisdiane]

Right?! The fact that they have such an abundance of food, and so little will power, that they are taking a necessary medication from people that need it just to lower their appetite and lose a few pounds without practicing any self control. Ugh. *not judging people that are struggling with food addiction or BED that are using this drug to save their lives. I'm talking about vanity weight in people that could literally just make healthy lifestyle changes.

[@AkioftheSand]

honestly I feel this could be an episode of black mirror and no one would question it! there is something so disturbing about it all :(

[@ilonat8373]

Suffering? Ozempic is not a life-saving medicine, neither this drug prevents any pain...It was literally designed for people with diabetes to lose weight. It's not necessarily for them either.

[@valkyrie2443]

This is a thing in the Hunger Games movies isn’t it? The drink that’s designed to make them vomit so they can eat more?

[@watchcloudspassmeby]

@@valkyrie2443 I was just going to mention this! Yes, you’re completely right

[@pootoobaby738]

I really hate the Ozempic weight loss trend, my mother has diabetes and keeps getting her prescription flagged because it's being abused. I've had to explain to pharmacists multiple times and even had to have her doctor yell at them because they weren't giving her the life saving medicine she needs, all thanks to assumptions and not bothering to look at her other prescriptions.

[@TirzahSephora]

Same I hate the trend my boyfriend needs ozempic because he is diabetic but people keep abusing it.

[@neckbackcripplinganxietyattack]

It’s awful. There are people who need it who can’t afford a personal trainer like the 1%.

[@ily9402]

@@neckbackcripplinganxietyattack ozempic isn't used for weight loss for diabetic people it's used to help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent cardiovascular issues weight loss was just a side effect which makes it even worse because they need it to live not just to lose weight

[@danielleburke87]

If they have diabetes they could just take insulin. My friend takes it for diabetes and they fill it everytime for him it's just harder to find at a pharmacy. He cant take insulin because he has his CDL to drink trucks and if u take insulin u loose your license. Because there is a possiblity of diabetic coma or blood sugar crash while driving.

[@msk-qp6fn]

I hate how humanity is so vain

[@TessLikesStuff]

I'm type 1 diabetic (not the sort Ozempic is prescribed for) - during the pandemic there were (non diabetic) fitness influencers who had discovered CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) and were using it as a diet fad/hack to "hold themselves accountable" - this led to shortages worldwide for people who actually need it to monitor our glucose levels which keeps us alive. Madness.

[@silkecarina991]

They honestly put the sensors on themselves just for their fitness lifestyle bs? 💀

[@EchoM1995]

Omg yes it pissed me off so much. I’m a type one too. And I couldn’t get my cgm to check my blood sugar!

[@EchoM1995]

@@silkecarina991yes they do. And then diabetics that are type one like me with crazy bloodsugars can’t get it for our insulin pumps and it can make us sick because we aren’t using accurate blood sugars

[@SaraAshley116]

That’s terrible!

[@Cremepeach]

Omg rlly? I'm type 1 diabetic and my sugar levels were out of control. Switching to CGM literally saved my life and with my insurance it is already difficult getting it monthly for me but it's being abused in this way is even more annoying. I think people need to stay away from medication which many desperately need.

[@Call-me-Al]

I gotta reinforce what the video says, Ozempic face isn't a thing: it's just extremely rapid weightloss face. Doesn't matter if you get your stomach stapled or take this drug, if you lose weight faster than your skin can adapt you're gonna get saggy skin including in the face.

[@hasmeenc.4739]

Well, here hoping it becomes a trend(the skin) because my skin is sagging due to age 🥹.

[@vukemi]

Will your skin adapt eventually?

[@ingloriousbetch4302]

Yep. I lost 80+ lbs in about a year. I always looked way younger than I was due to my chipmunk cheeks. Those vanished and around my mouth, cheeks and jowls my skin got loose, as well as my upper arms and thighs. I think I do look every bit of 45 now. I kinda miss my overweight face now. I got too skinny and had to gain 15ish back but I still have a smidgen of Skeletor in my face.

[@tabitha8707]

yes! so glad he discussed this. and honestly it’s real cruel how a lot of content creators are making fun of people having loose skin. If someone is extremely overweight and goes on a diet, they’re almost guaranteed to get loose skin. If someone else loses weight in an unhealthy way extremely fast, they may also get loose skin. But in that case I’d say most of those people are dealing with body dysmorphia and disordered eating. Neither is a reason to make fun of them. You can criticize the drug without claiming everyone who takes it for weight lost and under eats is now ugly🤦🏻‍♀️

[@krisdiane]

​@@vukemi No. The skin is like a rubber band that's been stretched for a long time, and when you take the pressure off it's still stretched out. There are treatments that can tighten the skin a bit (only things done in a doctor's office unfortunately) but it won't snap back on its own. The face is just the part that everyone sees - the whole body does this. Some people have more elasticity than others and they can lose weight without looking deflated (some will look worse than most too) but without treatment the skin will remain stretched - and that will only get worse with age.

[@tessfabled4115]

My fiance (who is a Type 2 diabetic) was prescribed this, and when they went to the pharmacy, the clerk initially denied they had any, so they went to give them their other prescription instead (the diabetes med they were using before) and then clerk was like 'omg you're diabetic? Yes we have it!' and they got their script filled haha.

[@slxt4k3tamine]

W pharmacist

[@sheskiwiw]

that hilarious omg

[@anjabartlog496]

@@slxt4k3taminenot really... if he hadn't HAPPENED to be picking up another prescription for his diabetes they were gonna turn him away without even asking. w pharmacist for refusing ppl their prescriptions??

[@claricefels2608]

Thank god!! Oh wow 😮

[@nickolespears]

This isnt even funny HAHA???!???!!♡♡♡☆☆☆♡♡ -_-

[@christinaandre6286]

I'm a primary care doctor. The number of patients who come to me asking for Ozempic that aren't even overweight is maddening. And some other side effects not mentioned here are severe abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea and sometimes gastritis. I'm the states insurance won't pay unless you meet specific criteria, and patients come back angry at the doctors, sometimes hostile and verbally threatening, because we can't force the insurance companies to pay for it and it's very expensive. More than one patient has demanded I lie in their chart so insurance will post this drug. So I despise this trend.

[@KassieR329]

It's disgusting. My bf and his mom are on it for weight loss and their actual cases of needing it. She was 350 when she started and he was 450 when he started. I'm wanting to start it too bc I'm 300 and pre diabetic and I wanna get it under control. Like some people need it but doctors prescribing it to people who aren't even overweight at all is so f-ing disgusting. Honestly my biggest reason for hesitating to get it is bc I don't NEED it rn and I don't wanna take it away from those who do. Like I'd feel bad about taking it knowing others who need it to function when I don't need it.

[@bumblebee2866]

@@KassieR329just so you know, the medicine can cause stomach paralysis permanently and is very dangerous if you don’t eat properly while on it. It is more dangerous than weight loss surgery. You should check into the gastric sleeve if you need help losing weight. I lost 113 pounds after getting the gastric sleeve with changing my diet and exercise and have kept it off 8 years already.

[@TheBaumcm]

I had viral gastritis as a teenager. That’s all you need to tell me doc to skip this, not that I need it. Lost my 50 over a year with just increased activity and more careful choices with food.

[@nancyjones6780]

What's really maddening is that Drs prescribe it to people like Anne Hathaway and Julia Fox and Meghan Markle who are all ,by any standard , thin. It's absurd and truly dystopian!

[@Hoorkat]

As someone who’s been on a medication for 10+ years and now struggling with a sudden shortage (adderall shortage didn’t hit my area until march and I was totally unaware it had been building elsewhere for months), I really empathize with the diabetics having to put up with life changes because of doctors casually prescribing medicine and the people seeking out drugs for the wrong reason. Pain in the butt.

[@Marscandy1]

Oh geezus, I was affected by the adderall shortage too. My ADHD is so bad and not having my medication has derailed my entire life. I’m surviving, but it’s hard.

[@moldytoast2238]

@@Marscandy1are you generic or brand name. Generic is easier to get therefore they have more shortages, if you cannot get your medication you could try brand name it’s just harder to get the prior authorization to go through with insurance. You have to call and bug your doctors, pharmacist and your insurance provider. Like I’m talking a few days a week until it goes through. However if you are still having issues make sure you call your pharmacy a week or two before you get your prescription filled, pharmacies are only allowed to order a certain amount of drugs or controlled substances. I would find out when they get their truck and plan to pick up your prescription right after that. However you will have to talk with your doctor as you can not leave those prescriptions for more than a week without them having to refill it again. I hope this helps

[@sahie]

Whenever I forget to take my meds, I religiously refill the prescription on time anyway, so I’ve built up a stockpile of missed meds (although, now my kids are on Ritalin, I forget to take them much less frequently because we all do it together in the morning). I had no idea what I was hoarding meds for until the shortage happened. On some level, I was just worried that someday I wouldn’t have access to them and I can barely function without them. So I feel for you guys and hope it’s sorted soon. 💗

[@basilleaves4320]

I've been off my meds for two weeks bc of the shortage. Finally get them tomorrow 😭 maybe I won't fail my classes

[@Hoorkat]

@@basilleaves4320 Since I posted this my GP (no psych cause no $$) has a new online system so they’re able to request from whatever pharmacy/hospital has meds in stock instead of putting that pressure on patients, and I’ve been getting supplied consistently- If you see a private, try switching your script over to go through your doc & they may be able to check around easier. Good luck with your studies dude

[@kristinap2238]

As a diabetic, I think what bothers me the most is how this drug which helps people with diabetes survive and improve their lives is now on short supply and more expensive.

[@passengershamingparody]

That isn't accurate.

[@carleysorensen]

@@passengershamingparody pharmacy technician here. prices for ozempic, even on insurance, have gone up due to the limited supply of the medication. even for people on it for weight loss, they pay an upwards of $900-1200 just to take this medication. some insurance companies straight up refuse to cover it unless they know for a fact the patient is on it for diabetes.

[@truecrimechick]

@@carleysorensenthat is heartbreaking 😢

[@passengershamingparody]

@@carleysorensen I just found it online for $200.

[@itsgabbybtch5587]

​@@passengershamingparody Imagine gaslighting disabled people. Even if you want to bring fatphobia into this, Type 1 diabetics literally exist and also need this medication. If diabetic people, the people the medication is for, are telling people this trend is cruel, it is cruel period. There is absolutely no valid reason for non diabetics to be taking this drug.

[@carolinegarrett3542]

I think a point you’ve missed is that doctors are really only prescribing the strictly weight loss version, Wegovy, now. Ozempic guidelines have gotten much stricter to where you can’t easily get a prescription without having diabetes or other dangerous preexisting conditions. Doctors won’t really offer Ozempic or Trulicity (diabetic drugs) anymore due to shortages.

[@JamesWelsh]

Ahhh thanks for letting me know! Didn’t come across this on my research. That’s good news right?!

[@carolinegarrett3542]

@@JamesWelsh Yes!! Some pharmacists in the US have been asking people what they are using Ozempic for when they pick up. Some, specially smaller pharmacies, are saving it for people who need it for Diabetes, not weight loss. :)

[@letakennedy7342]

Didn’t Elon Musk say he was on Wegovy and not Ozempic ?

[@JamesWelsh]

@@letakennedy7342 his tweet said ‘Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy’

[@JamesWelsh]

@@carolinegarrett3542 oh that’s good!!

[@dressagegirlkae]

My family and friends still cannot get their medicine due to this trend. In low income areas you literally can watch people die because of celebrity vanity. It’s sickening. The shortage is not getting better because the drug companies are trying to separate the use. Average people still do not have access to this prescription. It’s worse than the Adderal shortage for mental health.

[@PorcupineTheOneandOnly]

Has it gotten better in the past five months?

[@alexia3552]

Drug companies are chasing something imaginary in circles apparently because if they just paid attention to basic math they'd understand to just manufacture MORE and doctors can figure out their own patient's health in the long term. We can manufacture more of basically everything at demand within weeks, but with medication manufacturers are like "oh let's wait till this blows over" like WHAT

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

Yeahhh. Poor people die constantly for rich people nonsense and it's wild if you start listing it all out

[@strangerthanfiction5867]

I'm a type 2 diabetic and it took me almost a year to get my insurance to approve Ozempic because they wanted to make sure I wasn't just using it for weight loss. That was another year of 3-5 insulin shots per day, checking my glucose levels constantly and still having insane highs and lows with my glucose levels. After I finally got approved my glucose levels have evened out at normal levels and I've lost 40 lbs. I'm completely off insulin shots and just take pills and the weekly Ozempic. I just wish it didn't take so long because vain people ruined it for the people who need it for medical reasons. Love your videos James! You're one of the few voices of truth and reason in the beauty world!

[@TheBaumcm]

Glad to know that you were able to get it. It is truly elitist to be using something that someone needs for their everyday health, for vanity. Chelsea Handler said she was on it and didn’t even realize. Truly out of touch.

[@trishachloebaluyot7915]

As a researcher in obesity, thank you very much for mentioning how it’s not easy for some people to lose excess weight from simply eating “healthier” and exercising more. We are all made differently and some have more trouble than other in additions to other health complications! Great video! Sharing it with all my colleagues🎉

[@wittysass3812]

No one said it was easy but ironically this drug seems to prove the opposite of what you are claiming. It suppresses your appetite and you lose weight, what a shocker! It works no differently for obese people, if they ate 2500 calories a day instead of 5500 calories they would lose weight. It’s not complicated, stop lying to people

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

Thank you and this may sound crazy I am a recovered addict since mid 2017 so I notice oddly enough my body responded well to the drug speed I never went pass 110pounds keep in mine I am 5'2" 3ven on heavy drugs I made sure to eat so I didn't look like those other people. My point is I wonder why speed worked on my body and my weight kept down although I kept eating but oddly enough long before drugs entered the picture I was always the fat girl my smallest weight 150pounds and I was only able to maintain that 150pounds with extreme minimal eating, one week dedicated to liquids only and walking along but I tried the whole going to a gym which the gym along with correct healthy eating still wasn't enough for me to loose weight I hated.. Eventually drugs entered the picture I enjoyed the small figure but finally got sober and knew soberity meant going back to being the fat girl and now that I am enjoying myself and not restricting my eating habits to the points of starvation I am up to 210pounds at 5'2" and I am just this close to giving up and going to a dietician for weight loss prescription pills because I feel like that is going to be the only thing to work and guess I will have to go back restricting my food intake even of that means going back to the days of having horrible headaches & nasua but hey if it means weight just a little less I suppose the headaches nasua and feeling like dog shit will be worth it...

[@Just_Reading_Comments]

@Mercedes Velasquez Speed and other drugs like it are stimulants. That’s why you, and others using these types of drugs, experience weight loss while using them. Even though you were still eating the speed was burning through those calories. A lot of weight loss pills, especially ones from years ago, are basically legal speed. It’s why they often have side effects like nervousness, jitters, shakes, racing thoughts, etc. Congratulations on getting clean. It’s not an easy feat. Please don’t return to those unhealthy ways of eating. Doing those types of things are very unhealthy and actually can cause even more problems plus it’s just no way to live. If you can see a dietician and a doctor that would be great. Not everyone can lose weight simply by eating healthy and exercising. There are so many factors surrounding weight but working with your doctor and a dietician can help you get some answers and make a healthy plan to meet your individual needs.

[@crystalblondeel4383]

​@@mercedesvelasquez8781 Hello I just wanted to say, your not alone. I also am unable to lose weight, & having a SLOW tyroid & obviously in my genes, so DOES NOT help! I was down 200 lbs I am 6"2 41 women.. & OUT of nowhere I started gaining weight again. I am up 85lb & I just started talking Ozamptic 7 weeks ago.. I am only on .25 so I have not lost anything yet, it's just for my body to adjust to the drug. After my 8th week I go up to .5 I hope I will start losing weight at this .5mg. I hate if i have to wait until i take 1mg, but so far It's going well! I sincerely wish you, ALL the best & good luck☺💕

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

@@crystalblondeel4383 Thank you and same to you hope everything you are doing works out well for you and myself I soon will be taking the next step because this weight is no good for me I have heart burn issues & stomach issues but when skinny these very issues vanish so I need to look out for my health but also gotta be cautious because if I don't have enough food in my system nor high enough sugar meaning if my sugar drops too low I go into a petite malt seizure(forgot the correct medical term so only thing that helps is keeping plenty of sugar on me whether it be candy or juice or better yet both because my body needs a extra amount of sugar which I been check no diabetes so doctor finds it odd but hey if it keeps my seizure away so be it) 😊

[@ann_of_avonlea]

I have 3 people in my family with type 2 diabetes who need Ozempic. I'm so angry by the fact that Ozempic became a trending weight loss drug and my family members for months are on a literal hunt for a medicine they need. It also became ridiculously expensive. Even in large cities you have to call to every pharmacy and you're lucky if they have one dose. I really hope Novo Nordisk comes up with a solution as soon as possible.

[@petra1995]

He said in the video that Novo Nordisk announced that they had caught up with demand

[@VintageMemory]

​@@petra1995 That doesn't fix the price rise. It's pathetic and horrible that a life saving medicine that costs 20 dollars to make, is sold at unaffordable prices.

[@petra1995]

@@VintageMemory I mean that's capitalism for ya

[@tereziekuncova1074]

The already made Rybelsus, It Is semaglutide in form of oral tablets. Great for managing diabetes, not so good for weightloss.

[@ann_of_avonlea]

​@@petra1995 the last update I have on availability of Ozempic is from last week and still impossible to get it🤷

[@doxieowner2571]

I'm a diabetic, and I was relieved that I could get my Ozempic prescription filled this week. The shortage is scary for those of us that need it! I'm a Registered Nurse, and this video is well done! Thank you, James!

[@matchamichelle]

Thank you for posting about this! I’m so tired of celebrities claiming their rapid weight loss is due to “exercise and portion control”. Yeah right 🙄 It’s disgraceful that people who genuinely need this medication for health reasons can’t get it due to Hollywood vanity 😬

[@coatimundi69]

i at least have to thank the ones who don't admit it for not inadvertently encouraging others to go buy it lol

[@matchamichelle]

@@coatimundi69 You make a good point! 👍

[@TheBaumcm]

@@coatimundi69yeah but they are also telling people that they will have unrealistic results which may discourage those doing it without, because it takes longer. Lost 50 and it took a year, about a pound a week as per guidelines, mostly because I didn’t want saggy skin after. Could’ve done it a little faster but my massive sweet tooth refused to give up dessert😂. What’s the point of feeling good without dessert, right?

[@margauxf4321]

I successfully convinced my type II diabetic aunt to go on Ozempic instead of getting gastric surgery (here in the U.S we are SO pro surgery regardless of the dangers and side-effects). She has a bad knee that hurts so much more with the extra weight she's carrying around, not to mention not being able to exercise in the quickest, most efficient ways (cardio). She got her sugar levels stable within a month and is soo much healthier now thanks to this shot 🥰 she's also saving a lot of money on insulin.

[@rachelhambly1457]

This is so interesting. My mom is a type 2 diabetic and was on metformin for a long time, but had a surgery that forced her to go off that and is now insulin dependent. I keep hearing about ozempic, because of the “trend”, but wasn’t sure if it could help my mom with her weight loss. She’s been doing great, but is having a hard time staying at the weight she’s at right now. Not sure if it’s just a plateau or if she may need something like ozempic.

[@dinadehnad]

Let people do gastric surgery there is enough stigma already.

[@nmfitts]

Yeah. If people actually follow wegovy prescribing guidelines, it's for people you would qualify for gastric surgery or are damn close to doing so. I've had a very positive experience so far but it isn't meant as a casual intervention for the "kinda chubby".

[@punkybrewstar83]

​@@rachelhambly1457Staying on Meformin for too long destroys your kidneys

[@XOChristianaNicole]

- As someone who was bedridden/housebound for nearly the last decade, due to severe bariatric complications - all due to lifelong undiagnosed underlying hormonal issues.. Where now I have had most of my stomach removed, and ended up with kidney and liver issues, as result - including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis; which, is fibrosis of the skin and osteoarthritis from exposure to too much barium contrast, used in CT scans - and am now unable to absorb vitamins and minerals effectively, because the only way to save the part of the stomach re did was to do a gastric bypass, which, I didn’t initially want.. And turns out I was morbidly obese due to severe hormonal issues, as well as 6 stress disorders - one of which, being Cushing’s Syndrome. All my symptoms started around the age of 6. Doc’s always told me to lose weight, in order to fix my knee/ankle pain. No one took me seriously, when I couldn’t play PE in school - and saw me as fat and lazy; even though I was in pain CONSTANTLY. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Though, being it never progressed and I didn’t require medication - a rheumatologist said there was no way (however, NOW I have the markers, result of later mentioned intervention). Turns out, it was from my adrenals attacking my body. The pain didn’t go away until last year - which, I was walking with a cane, at this point - until I cut out corn and corn-derivatives. Which, also, reduced inflammation in my brain - as I now have emotional and physical feelings/sensations I never had, prior (autistic). However, though some of my weight was result of poor eating, because I didn’t know better (before I had unlimited access to the internet; as I am from a small, rural town) - most of it was from unbalanced hormones. I mean, what 6year old has a hormonal belly, and its normal? Patients AND doctors need to come to understand fat distribution tells A LOT about the underlying reasons of their obesity. All I have to say is - way to go OP, for speaking up for your aunt. I am not anti-bariatric surgery. However, people are getting this surgery and they aren’t even morbidly obese - doctor’s aren’t even thinking twice. Obese, sure. Though, RIDICULOUS for this to be the first resort - especially because, nowadays, obesity has become a disease and there are so many underlying health problems that aren’t effectively addressed. There are such risks for people getting surgeries, who have underlying health issues. Sure. Bariatric surgeries are far less invasive than they ever were, prior to now. That doesn’t imply it’s guaranteed to go smoothly and effectively. Again, I am not anti-bariatric surgery. Though, it should not be the first line of defense - EVER. I don’t, in any regard, regret what I went through. Though I, legitimately, was bedridden/housebound for a near decade, when it was suppose to be a simple corrective surgery. I lost my life from age 26-34; and only started to begin rebuilding my life, the last two years. And I have permanent health issues, as result of such medical intervention. It feels like I died and came back to life, in a lot of ways. The world has changed so much, in the last decade, and I only got to take part in it, for the most part, by way of social media. I mean, what I went through.. It’s too much to convey, here. Though, between the HORRIFIC health issues, surviving a near decade of Munchhausen’s by Proxy, at the hands of my “caretaker” mother (I have diagnosed NPD in my family), as well as surviving California’s most deadly and destructive wildfire, in 2018, when I was so incredibly sick.. Well, if I don’t get a Netflix or Hulu show with streaming royalties, once I write the screenplay - I’mma be PISSED ‘Cause my real-life can give shows like American Horror Story a run for their money. My experience is unlikely, for most - though, that is not to say that there isn’t major risks, each person faces. My cousin, also, had difficulties with developing a hole in her stomach - which, was where all my issues started. And for the record, it wasn’t an inexperienced doctor, either. I went to Cedar Sinai, in Los Angeles, and my surgeon was the head of bariatric there - hell, I even met Dolly Parton when we both walked outta the same doc’s office, and waited for the same elevator. Though, he kept telling me the healing was a “waiting game.” Which, caused so many other issues, because of the pain meds I was on and how they affected my system - on top of having no clue I had developed fibrosis and kidney/liver issues. I even ended up with two MASSIVE necrotising infections on my legs, due to the edema the medication caused. Point being with my whole damned written lecture.. Though I don’t think a stigma around weight-loss surgery should exist, in the sense of it being an easy way out, as many people do see it. Though, there SHOULD be a stigma about it being the first line of defense, as it has become for the medical industry - as well as influencers - and dealing with what has become an epidemic of disease-induced obesity (also, pure laziness. I can not believe some of the bodies I have seen online, which, are applicable for weight-loss surgery. A few months at the gym and cutting out fast food/crap would do the trick, no problem. No morbid obesity insight). However, I understand that desperate feeling of desiring to lose-weight - and I remember what a relief it was to get weight-loss surgery. And prior to my becoming ill, as I had the surgery the month prior to my 19th birthday, and became ill the week prior to my 26th - those five years I had A FREAKIN’ BLAST, when I lived in Hollywood. And I wouldn’t have had the confidence I had, if I didn’t lose weight - entirely result of bariatric surgery. I was nearly 350lbs prior to surgery, and dropped down to 200lbs, at 5’10 (and I am in no way dainty, even after losing weight AND muscle mass, lol. Though, I wear a size large, now). So, I get it, for sure. However, I’m still gonna say.. Way to go, OP, for being the voice of reason. If you’re aunt does end of getting bariatric surgery - cool. I pray for her best success. If she doesn’t and stays doing what she’s doing - same. I still pray for her best success. Whatever works. Though, great job on convincing her to try other options out, before permanent alteration of her body takes places. I pray you and your aunt are doing well. Warmest regards.

[@stephano_jvr]

Current update on Ozempic in the UK for NHS patients... We (Diabetic people) still can't get it because there isn't a steady supply of Ozempic. Can people who aren't diabetic please stop buying this privately? I'm currently on Liraglutide/Wegovy which is a daily shot and less effective in RCTs.

[@last-chance_]

I was just going to say this I can't even get my Dr to prescribe it because it's never in stock and yes I have diabetes.

[@kellymcphaul2793]

It’s disgusting.

[@lucielariviere489]

Here in Quebec, 🇨🇦, Ozempic is covered by health insurance only if it’s prescribed for type 2 Diabetes. Private insurance companies are also talking about no longer covering it.

[@wendy.allison]

I am in the US and we are also having issues, not only with Ozempic but with every other brand.

[@queenpuddles]

love

[@alishacas9162]

I started using ozempic last fall because I was pre diabetic. I started at .5 mg and lost about 25 lbs in 3 months. I didn't really have side effects then. But the .5 mg wasn't working as well in month 4. I found myself eating through it. So my doctor increased it to 1 mg. And that's when I noticed the side effects. I was projectile vomiting, nauseated all the time, and had a major increase in the number of migraines I was getting. So I just stopped taking it. I wanted to start taking it again last February but they only were making the 2 mg dose, and had discontinued the lower dose. I didn't even bother trying that dose because I knew it would be too strong. But good news, my last blood work shows I am no longer pre diabetic!

[@marleyhill34]

My disordered eating is linked to my personality disorder and autistic traits.....I was diagnosed with personality disorder at 30 and then it took ten years to get intensive therapy for that only to be told at 40 that I have autistic traits and complex PTSD.....it all makes sense now...At least I can now use my therapy skills to stop myself from doing the most disordered eating and I feel healthier in my 40s than I did in my 20s....physically(I was too thin, probably malnutritioned and never exercised) and mentally.

[@Amanda_Woodward]

So which group do you fall in? Sounds like your part of the group where people take it solely for weight loss. You are no different than celebrities taking it to look thinner and better. There is no reason why you couldn’t diet and exercise to lose weight. Just sayin

[@alishacas9162]

First of all, I took it because I was pre diabetic and it worked. Second, I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, which causes severe chronic pain, making it physically impossible to exercise. And third, who the hell are you to tell anyone they can just diet and exercise?? You don’t know me or my medical history. Just saying.

[@msSweeTae]

Regarding the Ozempic face: When I became vegan I lost 5kgs pretty quickly. Especially my grandparents always wanted me to lose weight even though I wasn't even near to being overweight. Anyways, they saw what those 5kgs did to my face and realized that maybe my past weight was perfectly fine for my body type. I looked older. I aged from 20 to 26.

[@LadyLexMarvel]

Jaime French recently uploaded her journey on this drug. She stopped, but it was a complete nightmare with no results. A lot of people dont talk about the bad experiences.

[@last-chance_]

I'm guessing unless you have diabetes it's a nightmare because people with diabetes rave about it.

[@triumphantpeanut5726]

Yes that was a really good video and I like that she also mentioned changing her diet to excluding dairy because it was causing her so many problems.

[@zoommiesbay]

Yeah a lot of people suffer from vomiting, liquid shits,nausea. Really like haveing a severe flu without the temp

[@triumphantpeanut5726]

@@zoommiesbay vomiting + diarrhea = weight loss… and misery

[@maxine5859]

Celina spooky boo uploaded her story too, messed with her mental health bad.

[@NotKateHepburn]

As a diabetic I was put on this. I know why so many lose weight on it, you are too sick to eat. I vomited several times a day with zero warning for 5 days straight. I'd have one day where I didn't feel horrible then I'd have to give myself a shot the next day and the cycle would start all over again. That went on for 2.5 months. I begged my dr to take me off of it. No results are worth feeling like that.

[@spartanzld]

Not everyone loses bc they are sick with it. I have been on this for type 2 diabetes and have had minimal side effects, and am still losing weight along with my a1c going down. I am so thankful that I didn't have the horrendous, constant side effects bc I, too, wouldn't have stayed on it. I have had 3 HORRIBLE days being sick in the whole time I've been on it. Lots of nausea but as soon as I get nauseous I just drink more water and it helps for the most part.

[@mirandacoulter888]

That’s an extreme side effect. Most people who experience nausea with it only have mild to moderate nausea. Some have diarrhea instead or in combination. Many have neither and still have a suppressed appetite.

[@dylangreyluxe]

I would gladly have that to lose weight. Granted I would never take a medication that is very specific to a medical problem like Ozempic, but definitely don't assume people won't do it. If I could afford it I would do hard drugs to lose weight.

[@ximar0ckstrx]

I was on it for diabetes too. I was always throwing up, and if I wasn't, it was because I had NO appetite.

[@lynnzerben]

As someone with chronic medical issues and having tried lots of different medications for various reasons, if a side effect is weight loss it’s usually because it makes you feel so nauseated that you just can’t eat

[@amorinooo]

“As if they haven’t fuxking tried that before.” Love you for that. So many KZbinrs and comment trolls think it’s just so easy and degrade obese people to nothing but ash. I’m on it, it’s somewhat medically necessary though I’m not diabetic. It’s such a mind fuck to see how I’ve always eaten vs. how I eat now and how I feel when I eat. I think it’s probably like weight loss surgery lite. To see how I’ve treated my body for so long (through the lens of how Ozempic makes me full quickly and not obsess over food) is absolutely wild and I’d go on a limb to say just like weight loss surgery, therapy should go hand in hand with using it when you’re obese.

[@sahie]

This. All of this. I’m at high risk of Diabetes but not pre-Diabetic. Turns out it’s my kidneys that are failing instead. Go figure. 😂

[@adrianahewett9557]

Good point

[@PigmyPipistrelle13]

Relate. I'm on my feet for 9+ hours a day constantly walking and lifting heavy things around and cleaning. I eat 2000 or less calories a day. I eat healthy, I exercise. But I'm size uk16? 😢

[@raerohan4241]

I've long since said therapy should be a standard part of obesity treatment. No one who's mentally healthy would ever sacrifice the quality of life that obese people do. Literally just existing becomes painful. You have to have some sort of condition to be able to accept living so poorly. And oftentimes that's a mental condition i.e. an eating disorder.

[@hellucination9905]

​​@@PigmyPipistrelle13 2000 kcal is too much for a young woman. Try 1300-1500 kcal max for weight loss. Try intermittent fasting - it literally deactivated my feeling of hunger over the time and I lost 40 kg.

[@jmarshal]

As soon as I hit puberty I suddenly stacked on weight. Went from a tiny, skinny slip of a child to a very curvy, very round teenager. And I’ve never been able to go back or even lose a significant amount of weight, no matter what I did. I was active, I didn’t overeat or eat a lot of processed foods, but I just always stayed in that overweight category. Now I’m genuinely disabled and because I stopped all working and all the running around I did, my weight ballooned out again. The stress and activity were the only things keeping my weight down to just “fat” rather than “obese”. I barely eat anything, sometimes not eating for a day or two, and then I ever only eat one small meal a day. When I’m in hospital and actually get three proper meals, I’ve actually lost weight as my metabolism seems to fire back up. In the last two days the only thing I’ve eaten is a chicken wing and a few slices of cured sausage. But I have so many health issues, making myself food is often impossible. People need to change their idea of what makes people obese and also how possible it is to actually lose weight and keep it off. It is not just calories in/calories out!

[@TheBaumcm]

CICO, calories in/out, it is actually that simple HOWEVER what no one mentions is how difficult the task is of accurately determining calories out and even in some cases in, especially if you are restricting which can turn on those starvation mode genes. My husband was in the hospital for mono and gained weight! One, you do need to be honest, via weights and measures, as to what you are eating. Two, the activity is always simply more than what you are doing now and must include some form of strength training (the body stagnates in cardio and can actually reduce metabolic response to it). I was 50 pounds over (about 40% of a reasonable weight over) and I started with walking at night with my husband. We actually started just to have time together and talk. We started losing weight and started looking at our food. I was amazed at how many calories I was eating and how taking honest stock changed my view of food. I was able to focus on getting enough protein, consider my calories like a budget (is it worth it/bang for the buck, and does it get me as much nourishment for what my body needs to be able to do for the calorie count). We didn’t restrict ourselves and we changed our entire lifestyle over the course of a year. He dropped about 100 pounds and I dropped 50, in that year. I still stick to what I was doing, as I said, lifestyle, and every now and again, indulge in eating what I want when I want but for the most part, food has become a supporting player in my life it always should have been, not the main character.

[@Chrysriph]

My dad takes this med for his diabetes, the weight loss is no joke. He’s been exercising regularly and eating healthy for years but suddenly he’s lost 30 lbs with no other change. It was kind of jarring to see actually, but he feels great, his diabetes is responding really well and bonus losing weight helped his back pain.

[@JamesWelsh]

Just to clear up some confusion (my fault with terrible script writing): Ozempic - prescribed to Diabetics (FDA APPROVED FOR SUCH) Wegovy - prescribed for obesity and other health issues (FDA APPROVED FOR WEIGHT LOSS) Both can be prescribed for weight loss off-label. Not as the FDA approved them. Both (and other brand names) contain the active ingredient semaglutide.

[@rachelvachon3129]

Technically, using Wegovy (higher active ingredient) for weight loss specifically individuals with a BMI greater then 30 or 27 + weight related comorbidity is on label. Ozempic is a lower active ingredient and use for weight loss is off label. Likely neither being used for weight loss will be covered by insurance, as it’s considered a cosmetic treatment. If Medicare/Medicaid doesn’t cover a medication in US other private insurance follow suite

[@Alethiometer]

I was rushed to the hospital because of diabetic medication because I can't get Ozempic, so I had to go on a different type I had a horrible reaction I told the doctor I want a dietician NOT drugs for the rest of my life, lifestyle changes are needed...PS the Ozempic face is the loss of Buccal fat due to rapid weight loss...its a real thing =^..^=

[@susannahkeneda8692]

Wegovy is only for weight loss FDA approved. Unless you have been overweight, I do not think you should comment on this. However, these not really obese celebs taking Ozempic are a crock of crap.

[@SamIAm10262]

The problem is that as soon as you go off the drug, if you don't change your habits, you'll just gain the weight back.

[@pepitaluna3246]

​@@susannahkeneda8692Hello! I'm taking Ozempic, both are prescribed for obesity and contain semaglutide. The reason why Ozempic is only FDA approved for Diabetes is because itbwas registered as such but later on they found through a series of studies that it is also effective to combat obesity.

[@oppaloopa3698]

I absolutely LOVE how you acknowledged the disabled community. LOOK AT US!!! LISTEN TO US!!!

[@SnyperNelson]

My mother ended up having to switch from Ozempic to another Diabetic medication due to the shortage. For 4 (yes, that isn't a typo) months to get just one dose. We both were furious about this and I don't think influencers or celebrities realize the impact it has on those who truly do need it, or they do and just don't care. You definitely gained a subscriber from me. Thank you for putting this video out.

[@BlackSeranna]

Monjaro is an alternative.

[@Tree_Suh]

I work in a pharmacy. We've finally been getting ozempic somewhat consistently. There was a period when we didn't receive a single box for like 6 months, so better, but it's still an issue. Same with Mounjaro and Wegovy.

[@theeellebee]

I take Mounjaro and it is struggle every month to get a refill. I had to wait 10 days in January

[@owlrecluse2234]

I feel this in my soul as a fellow tech. The adderall too, and the one strength of oxycodone that’s on backorder. It means I won’t get yelled at every day if we start getting all that in. 😭

[@Tree_Suh]

@@owlrecluse2234 And the Hydrocodone 😭

[@dannyelled68]

The ozempic is also used for cardiac function, I am on it for heart failure as well as another diabetic medicine called jardiance but with the whole weight loss thing it makes it so hard to get it. And most insurance companies will deny it a few times before they approve it.

[@trishamarie]

I am so sorry that it is hard to get! That’s what I worry about when people who have bodies the work “normally” get their hands on it. It takes from the people that need it to live.

[@Bibagodiva55]

@Dannyelle Dunbar: 👏👏👏🍀💗. YOU are a real Patient, you need to take it for your Health, against a Disease, this makes a very big Difference ❣️✌🏽💪

[@marleyhill34]

Omg.....I would never take a drug that other people need just to live that I only need to lose weight. Trends are the worst. Before the internet, it was the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet and the Beverly hills diet when I was a teenager in the 90s. Luckily..(or as I thought unluckily?) I was very thin as a teenager...probably too thin. Although I have disordered eating due to mental health, it's never developed into a full-blown eating disorder or other weight-related health condition. Currently in my 40's I've swung the other way and am technically obese. But apart from my weight, I have no other obesity markers because I'm physically active and I don't consume a lot of sugar and animal fat.

[@Happytravellerkimmy]

Thank you for mentioning that healthy diet and exercise are not the only things that some people have to do to lose weight. I have trained for three half marathons (sometimes running over 20 km each day for my training) and I didn't lose one pound. And I'm a vegetarian interested in nutrition. Sometimes it's a combination of genes, hormones, medication and mental health challenges that determine weight.

[@NootalieWalf]

Damn dude, like I was scared shitless and mad as hell when the adderall shortage got really bad (which some people were also taking for weight loss 🙄) and that’s just to keep my brain functioning properly… I can’t even imagine the rage I would feel if I needed a medication to keep my *body* functioning and I couldn’t get access to it due to a surge of off-label use by people who could wipe their ass with my monthly paycheck using it for vanity purposes. I. Would. Be. *FUMING!*

[@marleyhill34]

Listen...I start to go absolutely mental when I don't get my antidepressant in 24 hours....literally classed as a medical emergency.... a lot of people have died taking too high a dose or too low a dose or cold turkey or from withdrawal symptoms. They need to stop messing around with people's medications without them, they could land in hospital and freaking die! Never mind in the US hospital bills make people go bankrupt. Who wants to go to hospital because the pharmacy hasn't got your medication? Our health care is free in the UK but I still don't want to go to hospital.

[@tiana6586]

I have PCOS and have tried EVERYTHING to lose weight, but it ultimately felt like my body was against me. I tried ozempic for a year and I only lost 15lbs but the entire time I was EXTREMELY sick. My doctor didn't want me to get off of it, until I officially made the decision. I was nauseous all day and vomiting several times a day. Ultimately, weight loss surgery was the way to go, and I'm 3 months post op and I feel SO MUCH BETTER. Having less severe and less frequent migraines and way more energy was reason enough to get the surgery. I love how you explained everything in this video. People were slamming those who were using it for weight loss, without thinking of the countless of other reasons besides beauty to lose weight. I've always been big, it was never about my image and all about my health. But you're absolutely right, if it's taking away from people with medical reasons to use it, doctors should not be prescribing it. Thank you for this take. I haven't seen this perspective on social media. It's been really negative and a difficult thing to discuss when the topic does come up.

[@be.A.b]

I agree, chronic weight issues deserve special medical attention too. It’s a condition that leads to other conditions down the line. Why wait till you actually have diabetes? This is exactly why it became a “trend” in the first place. Doctors saw the promise for other metabolic conditions, but then the medically privileged took advantage of it. Some of the outrage was necessary, but a lot of it was downright ignorant. It just goes to show our bad mindset about healthcare. You aren’t worthy of medical attention, until your pretty much at deaths door. People using it for weight loss wasn’t the issue. The issue comes down to unethical medial supply lines, that create strategic scarcity to keep prices high.

[@annahayden]

If you have any chronic pain associated with your PCOS, I’d look into low dose naltrexone. It’s an anti opioid and helps to manage chronic pain. It has helped me tremendously with my hEDS and fibromyalgia pain as well as endometriosis pain. I’ve lost a lot of weight on it too, which my doctors didn’t think was previously possible due to Cushing’s syndrome. The only other thing I’ve changed is cutting out yeast from my diet due to an allergy. Thought it was a gluten issue for ages but was tested and turns out I’m allergic to yeast and it’s in almost everything. I feel better now though and have continued to lose weight probably in part because of this change (I don’t recommend this for others unless sensitive or allergic to yeast) as well as the medication. Just thought I’d recommend the naltrexone though, it’s been a miracle for me on both the pain and weight front. I hope you’re doing well and I’m glad you’ve found success with weight loss surgery!

[@McRambleOn]

You have to totally stop eating sugars/carbs along with the shot. Either way, stopping eating sugars will help you bc PCOS makes you have insulin sensitivity/intolerance. I have PCOS too and felt the same way you did abt knowing something was wrong with why I couldn’t lose weight and finally saw an endocrinologist and I never realized PCOS affected you metabolically like that. I tried Wegovy and ozempic and wegovy which is specifically made for weight loss was much easier on me, however ozempic is the only thing I can get and I have to get it from Canada. So you might consider a different type of a similar med and ensuring you follow all the diet requirements, bc hormones control everything your body does and I eventually stopped having a period and only saw an endocrinologist at that point. I never knew why diets and exercise seemed to have no affect on me. But after 2 weeks of ozempic the side effects faded away and I’ve lost weight for the first time in yrs. I’m sure these meds will get more sophisticated in the future and just wish you luck in your journey bc it’s not easy. Just happy there’s more options out there for us. Take care.

[@jessicamott2485]

@@McRambleOn Most people do not need to stop eating all carbs and sugars while using incretin drugs. While they need to be eaten in balance with other foods, the don't need to be removed from a diet altogether. No-carb diets are not sustainable for most people and can lead to health issues over time. That type of extreme diet should only be recommended by a dietician or physician with specific nutrition training.

[@marleyhill34]

Glad you found something that works. I had friends with PCOS and it really was a daily battle not only with the weight but with all the other symptoms.

[@EvelineBlomfeldt]

The thing that really upsets me about this is that my mom has diabetes type 2 and actually needs this, but now it's sold out all the time because of the popularity so she can't get it.. 😖

[@mbennett5]

This is what makes me so mad. So many going without when they actually need it.

[@prissypants6601]

Some Canadian pharmacies have restricted filling Ozempic prescriptions for Americans. Drug prices are regulated in Canada. As a prediabetic who will likely need meds soon as I am having trouble controlling blood sugar levels, I am glad there are restrictions

[@ilonat8373]

You can literally prevent Diabetes type 2 with a healthy diet...Stop acting like type 2 diabetes isn't result of obesity and overeating

[@littleflick]

I hope she is able to get some soon or find an alternative. It’s only just become more available again in Australia after being impossible to get for months. I was prescribed it back in February for T2 diabetes I eventually got my endo to prescribe something different (Trulicity) in April because I hadn’t been able to get it despite calling around pharmacies constantly. I’ve been lucky that the Trulicity works really well for me. I don’t think I’ll bother to switch to Ozempic now.

[@tereziekuncova1074]

There are are more options for patients with diabetes. Im pissed of that people think that ozempic Is the only thing that saves them. Fyi ozempic has some prety nasty side effects also. And novo nordisk made Rybelsus - its semaglutide in form of oral tablets, but some ppl with diabetes dont want them because Its not so good for weight loss (And Its because nausea is not si common side effect ....lol)

[@jessicanicole3925]

I currently am on a compound version of semaglutide, I’ve never taken Ozempic or wegovy, but I take a version of it that is the main ingredient with b-12 as well that helps the headaches and nausea. I’ve been on it for 3 months now and have never had nausea. I know it is not something I can continue to do long term, I only wanted something to help me get on the path of losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle. I was pre diabetic and obese on the bmi scale before, and now I have lost 22 pounds, am not pre diabetic and I am now overweight on the bmi scale. My physician and dietitian recommend a low carb diet while taking semaglutide. I am insulin resistant, have PCOS, and this drug really works for me. I’ve seen many people say they won’t lose weight at all or just barely, but I find it’s so hard to eat, every day feels like thanksgiving. I only plan on being on semaglutide for another month or two, I have a goal that I know I can reach without the medication with discipline and hard work. I just wanted to share my experience so people can know that it does work for some people, maybe even most people. I’ve lost 70 pounds before doing keto and exercising, but that was more than 4 years ago and I found that it’s been very hard for me to lose weight since then.

[@serious7179]

I have to say i really love your vibe...there is so much negativity out here but your calm, peaceful, informative and fun delivery is such a retreat from the craziness... thank you ❤

[@catnip4587]

As a health care professional I know that many people with type 2/diabetes are also overweight and weight loss on its own will often lower blood sugar. That being said there is not an infinite supply of this drug so some people with diabetes are not able to get the drug because of people getting for weight loss only

[@shenacarter7987]

But there's pens out for just weight loss, so I don't understand why ozempic seems to be the main go to. I use ozempic for lower my A1C as well as to help with my weight loss. But I wouldn't stay on it if it was just for weight loss when I know I can use something else.

[@Lolibeth]

@@shenacarter7987 Because the weight loss version is the same drug, just under a different name and dose.

[@jessicamott2485]

@@shenacarter7987 Ozempic was approved first so it was available first and some people started on it before Wegovy was approved. Some also moved to Ozempic, which is exactly the same drug at different dosage levels as Wegovy, when Wegovy was in short supply. Some diabetics who could not get Ozempic were moved to Wegovy when that situation was reversed. While Ozempic is indicated for Type 2 diabetes, it's just as needed by people with obesity as no one gets priority on healthcare. The shortages are the fault of the manufacturers, not patients needing medication. There are many drugs approved for use in treating diabetes but only a few for weight loss and those should only be prescribed to people needing to lose a significant amount of weight. We are not of course talking about people who are just using it to lose a few extra pounds.

[@mossyrocks1096]

As a diabetic (type one) I am so damn sick of people using things we need to live for cosmetic reasons. It’s like people don’t even care about disabled people.

[@mirandacoulter888]

Part of it is because a lot of people look at T2s and think they did it to themselves so they don’t deserve any sympathy. They don’t care what caused it or why they haven’t been successful losing weight. To them, fat = lazy so they deserve it. They also don’t care that while obesity is the primary cause of T2, it’s not the only one. The disabled are easy to overlook. The overweight are easy to deride.

[@stellarae8257]

i'm not diabetic but i am very much disabled and can confirm: very VERY few abled people care about us

[@saritavenkatapathynaidu9533]

@@stellarae8257 yeah, and the systems of power don’t incentivize them to learn about us or care, so we get constant and angry pushback when we share our experiences or even talk about abled people.

[@deedeedussard]

@@saritavenkatapathynaidu9533 lets be honest the systems of power would happily hide us all so the able bodied don't have to see or be around us. Its like how dare we not be healthy and slim and its reflected in the attitudes of a lot of people. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired I don't need peoples f'd up attitudes ruining my day. Just because a lot of us are not in wheelchairs dosent make us any healthier. Its like they believe hidden illnesses do not exsist. So to them taking medications that are life saving to many dosent matter if it makes them look or feel how they want to. There is a huge conigative dissonance when it comes to the disabled and iys disturbing and disgusting (Sorry I got a bit ranty there it just really ticks me off and it wasn't aimed at you as your in the same boat I assume)

[@marleyhill34]

Yeah. I get that. I have mental health conditions and despite all the media attention when it comes to the real world people do not care. I just had to use legal language with my employers to get them to support my mental health. But it was either go the legal route or end up in the psych ward. And they can always find a replacement because people are now treated as disposable these days....regardless of health or disability or health condition...they can always hire someone else.

[@eliseegbert7526]

I also think it's important to add that a "healthy" diet and exercise should not be done only with the intention of losing weight. This can (and does) lead to disordered eating and negative relationships with exercise. Plus, eating "healthy" and exercise doesn't automatically mean someone is going to lose weight, disease or not! Instead, we as a society need to focus on eating intuitively and exercising for full-body wellness, not conforming to standards of what an "ideal" and "healthy" body looks like.

[@PugandOwn]

breaking down diet culture "health" advice is always so frustrating. bc yes you need fat and sugars in your diet for your body and especially brain to work. no red meat isn't the devil, it's nutritionally dense in a very helpful way (especially for iron; anaemia gd sucks). yes your body will have fat on it and this is good unless you REALLY like breaking your bones and freezing to death. no feeling more energetic after cutting out [X product] from your diet doesn't mean it was a ploy by Big Supermarket to poison the populace, you probably just need to look into your gut health. and like, setting aside that not everyone's able to reach a state of being ~healthy~ (no amount of exercise will fix an autoimmune condition lol), health looks drastically different from person to person. the gymnast built like a twig can be just as healthy as the powerlifter that looks like a sapient bulldog. and both of them are definitely healthier than the instragram influencer advertising laxatives to teenagers.

[@Sofasurfa]

Totally agree with you. My daughter is 6” 1’ and a size 20 she is a beautiful robust young woman who is physically very fit, but even so she still occasionally gets body shamed as she doesn’t fit today’s idea of what healthy looks like. Luckily she doesn’t care what others think, and usually tells them they should be so lucky as to be as gorgeous as she is 😊

[@marleyhill34]

I go with "I diet and exercise to maintain my health." That helps me psychologically remember that there was a time when I was underweight, physically weak and injured, malnutritioned and had stopped eating and I do not want to go back there even though I'm technically obese now according to BMI. I also have mental health conditions so the last thing I should do is do a "diet" to bring on sudden destabilizing mood swings. Much better if I do a slow process of stabilizing my brain and body in sync. I really like the holistic approach instead of only relying on one thing like body image or pharmaceuticals or ...meditation ( I hate meditation it does nothing for me) or the gym ( I come out of the gym workout anxious. I don't know who these calm gym people are) Lol! I take low doses of medication off and on. I have a personal trainer once a week, I walk up hills, cycle, swim, dance and play soccer-football. I like Pilates, yoga and zumba. On a good day I like the cross trainer and rowing machine ( hate the treadmill) and enjoy working out my legs and back ( arms are annoyingly weak) I go to three support groups a week and I have a therapist through better help. When I am well enough to cook, I put together protein, fibre, green veg and a few carbs and am satisfied. I love fruit. I have a sneaky chocolate bar twice a week. I try to do 10000 steps a day but I don't beat myself up if I only get to 5000 ( some days I have terrible fatigue,PMS or I have a cold then I need to rest). Because if you do anything as a punishment or restriction or deprivation, it's hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle over all..mentally, physically and in your relationships. I know men the same age as me( 40s and 50s) who struggle with sexual dysfunction because their whole body is overfilled with adrenaline and cortisol and women who are the same ( 30s, 40s and 50s) but instead, they are depressed with too much cortisol, zero input for dopamine, serotonin, endorphin or oxycotin and other hormonal ( estrogen, progesterone and testosterone rapid cycling) battles. Most of that you can't fix with a pill believe it or not ( they've tried). And I can tell you nothing more soul-identity and self-image destroying than losing your sexual function before retirement age.

[@shadowhunterartemis]

Question: is it okay to get a tattoo only with the intention of looking cool? To get plastic surgery with only the intention of looking sexier? To get botox, dye your hair, or do skin care with only the intention of looking younger? I'm just confused because the body positive crowd seems okay with every form of appearance change and body modification EXCEPT for CICO to lose weight. Spending lots of money and time on an anti aging skin routine (despite aging being natural and inevitable) won't lead to negative self image, but me choosing better portion sizes will? Do you guys have the same problem with budgeting? Is tracking money in vs money out obsessive? Does society obsess over a financially stable ideal?

[@Leispada]

eating intuitively initially sounds like a bad idea to me, so maybe I don't understand what it implies

[@anxiety4daysmusingmedic891]

Ive lost 60 pounds quickly. I'm neurodivergant and i lived for 36 years before finally figuring it out. My mental health was a hot mess. I got the help and medications that changed my life. My disordered eating and sensory seeking through food resolved. All the stress from pretending to be okay and forcing myself through life, melted away, taking a ton of fat with it. Rapid weight loss is so demonized. I changed nothing in my diet. I feel like im walking proof of the mind/body connection. ❤

[@marleyhill34]

Facts. Discovered last year that I have autistic traits while having intensive therapy for borderline/emotionally unstable personality disorder...at age 40....Oh and I was on anti-psychotic medication that made me fat for nearly 9 years. Now I'm reducing medication and handling my mental health better and looking into coping mechanisms for autistic people....my appetite has dropped off a cliff and before I put something in my mouth I ask....am I sensory seeking or self-soothing with this food? If yes I do something different to self-soothe....if no, I just eat my dinner like a normal person....Lol! What ever normal is these days.....I thoroughly am enjoying being middle age and refusing to be "normal" I straight up tell people I'm weird and I can't change it so they have to get used to my weirdness. Lol! Because I'm not doing anything criminal...or traumatic...just making them feel uncomfortable maybe.....I'm uncomfortable all of the time...I just learned to manage it....I can help them if I make them uncomfortable. Lol!

[@anxiety4daysmusingmedic891]

@@marleyhill34 Yaaaaas! I'm autistic and ADHD. You totally explained my thoughts too. Enjoy your weird, enjoy what you enjoy! I'm finally figuring out what I like without appropriateness being assigned. I feel free for the first time in my life. I hope you continue to find peace and healing on your mental health journey

[@Esthie229]

This gives me hope! I’m autistic and I’ve struggled with binge eating for a really long time. I feel like I’ve tried everything. These medications aren’t prescribed to non diabetics in my country so I might have to try something else

[@carleysorensen]

as a pharmacy technician who deals with ozempic prescriptions on a daily basis, it's so frustrating when i have to tell my diabetic patients that their ozempic orders won't be coming in due to the nationwide backorder. the lowest dose of the medication is currently more readily available in the united states, but the higher dosages are very difficult to find sometimes. i do have diabetic patients (a good chunk of them, actually) that require a higher dose of ozempic to keep their bodies functioning properly. i always feel so terrible when i need to call them and tell them their meds aren't available again, because ozempic can be life-saving for so many people.

[@rachh1350]

I lost 10 stone over 4 years, I didn’t extreme diet I just totally changed my lifestyle. Moved more and started eating healthy! I got ‘diet’ face. Lost volume from my face, sharp jaw line and eyes look more sunken. I also did some bodybuilding shows and my face looked dreadful. So ‘Ozempic face’ definitely isn’t a thing!

[@TheBaumcm]

Yeah but let’s be honest, any extreme loss, or loss for a competition (which is usually dehydration and starvation for the cut), is going to have side effects, one because of the limits of human skin after being stretched (although skin can retract for years after) and two, because it isn’t the most healthy way (at least for skin) to do it, especially when you consider how low fat women have to be for competition, in order to show muscle, and how much lower that is than our healthy set point, compared to men.

[@cynthiahh]

As someone who has been dealing with weight issues for 20 years I will definitely be doing more research on this topic, I have been on very restrictive diets, "easy" diets, various types of exercise, weight loss medication and I feel like I have given up. I STILL want to be at a healthy weight, but I'm exhausted from trying. Of course I'd love to look better, feel better in my skin for "vanity", but as a mother now I want to try again and be on a healthy weight, thank you for sharing this info-

[@goldenboy3154]

If it’s available to you I’d get some blood work done. I struggled endlessly with my weight until I got my thyroid tested. Mine was way under active, once I was medicated it was much easier to maintain a weight. Not saying you have to but it helped me ❤

[@cynthiahh]

@@goldenboy3154 thank you!!! I've had it tested and it came out normal, but I will definitely consult with different doctors to investigate if I need any other tests before I jump into any decisions. Thank you 💖

[@TheBaumcm]

@@cynthiahhI would also recommend, in conjunction with testing for underlying concerns, start small and consider it a lifestyle change moving forward, not a diet. If you go in with the mindset of a change for life, it makes it somehow easier. My husband and I started walking, not for loss but just to have some time together in the evenings (he works a lot). We started losing weight so we started making honest measurements of our calories in, without changing or restricting anything because that will never last, not with my sweet tooth. Then we increased the intensity and duration of our walks. Winter came and we added in the gym, so we started looking at protein and making sure we got enough. After a year, we had formed our habits and had dropped a collective 130 pounds. Do whatever works for you that you can maintain for the rest of your life. It’s the only thing I know of.

[@amytrumbull156]

I’m 53 so I’m dealing with normal facial aging but when I recently lost too much weight I finally had to face the fact that my already long, slightly narrow face looked positively gaunt and NOT good! And while I loved my very thin figure, I realized that I had to choose either my fanny or my face…. I choose my face. So I set out to put the weight back on, which of course is often super easy and fun. My facial fullness came back and although I do often feel unhappy about my thicker thighs and waist, it’s well worth it to me. I’m 53, single and not looking for a relationship so I am working on caring less about how others judge or do or don’t value my body. I’m trying to find a happy and healthy spot of feeling contentment, acceptance and love towards my body and myself.

[@ticketyboo2456]

How can weight loss affect your fanny?

[@crystalwalker3503]

​@@ticketyboo2456 she's probably American, "fanny" means ass in America.

[@TheBaumcm]

@@ticketyboo2456over here it does not mean the same thing😂. It’s the behind, booty, junk in the trunk definition.

[@TheBaumcm]

If you lose weight without increasing protein intake to offset for wasting, that can happen, because the muscle in your face will be affected just as much. Lost about a third of my total body weight and am now a size 2 at 5’2” and 45 (it is the right size for my frame and I have lots of muscle and just enough fat) and had no negative impact to my face. In fact, because I’m focusing on eating more protein to keep up with strength training, I think I might be aging in reverse😂.

[@KaylaRobbPoodleQueen]

I find it so bizarre that ozempic is abused this way. Not surprised though, thank you for taking about this.

[@parissinclair6513]

I wouldn't consider it "abuse" given that it's used under close supervision of a doctor.

[@jeishiikanzaki]

​ @Paris Sinclair there are folks buying it without medical oversight though. And 'aestheticians' are prescribing it 😅 Edit to clarify: pardon me, the specific reference was an anti-aging doctor. You can get this and other meds prescribed off label by remote doctors in some cases.

[@passengershamingparody]

@@jeishiikanzaki You can't prescribe a medication in the U.S. as an "aesthetician". A physician or CNP is writing the Rx.

[@imjustezzy2076]

Fun fact it got so bad that the company actually created their own drug specifically for weight loss that has higher levels of the semi glue tide and doctors don’t really prescribe Ozempic for weight loss anymore because of the shortage is so at the end of the day hopefully things are a lot better for people who actually need

[@kirstynmcleary4963]

@@parissinclair6513 one would like to think but I recently had a doctor suggest upping the dosage of my ADHD medication not for the benefit of my ADHD needs but because he felt I could do with loosing a few more kilos a bit faster and my ADHD meds suppress my appetite. Close supervision of a doctor I have trusted for years and he wanted to abuse my medication for an unnecessary reason. Safe to say he is no longer my doctor.

[@jepoole83]

Unfortunately celebrities ruin everything by turning them into fads which then make everyone else want to do it. Some people, like me, have struggled with weight their whole lives and no amount of eating right or exercising helps. My doctor prescribed me Mounjaro back before the ozempic fad became a thing and it has helped me lose over 50 pounds (at a normal rate) and keep it off for the first time in my 40 years of life. It’s sad that people are taking advantage, especially celebrities who don’t actually need it.

[@PiXie232]

Is that similar to Ozempic, that drug you were prescribed? Have you still been able to maintain your weight loss fairly easily after getting off of it?

[@lovemesomeslippers]

Celebrities don’t turn things into fads, don’t blame them. IT’s the people who follow them like sheep that cause the fads.

[@jessicamott2485]

@@PiXie232 Mounjaro (tirzepatide) an incretin drug like Ozempic (semiglutide). Ozempic is is a GLP-1 agonist while Mounjaro is a more recent development and is a GLP-1 agonist as well as a a GIP agonist. Tirzepatide has shown a clinically significant improvement on weight loss and blood sugar control over semiglutide. These drugs are meant to be used long term to keep the weight off for those with obesity and coming off of the drugs while continuing the lifestyle changes still leads to some weight regain for many people.

[@saritavenkatapathynaidu9533]

I appreciate your willingness to expand your reach to topics and reporting on serious issues like these - people with disabilities and disabled bodies have so many obstacles - and shortages of our lifesaving medications (for any reason) needs more discussing and addressing in popular culture. Appreciate you, James.

[@lmenk1224]

I watched your video not knowing what to expect, but I really value and appreciate you mentioning that this drug has made a difference in the lives of people with other illnesses as well. I’ve been on Ozempic for about a year, it was prescribed for me by my nutritionist after they understood the challenge I faced. While I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life, the last 7 years I’ve been fighting for my health against rare diseases and disabilities that hit me left and right. One of the worst was Myasthenia Gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease that ran my body and my energy level into the ground. At my worst a 20 foot walk left me completely breathless and required a 3 hour nap to recover from. At my best I can run errands like grocery shopping, and general things you might do on a typical day, but then I’m sleeping for 18 hours straight and in bed for the next 3 days. Needless to say exercise isn’t on my radar. I take a lot of medication just to stay at the 80% wellness I’m currently at. I had side effects when I started the Ozempic but they were pretty minor compared to others. So thank you for shining a light on the others who need this too. You make us all feel a little more pretty inside ❤

[@StarGazer3382]

I don't have Diabetes and got it prescribed here in Canada due to Insulin Resistance and PCOS. I've been on it 6 months and down 25lbs only but I'm not using it for weight loss. It is preventing the Insulin Resistance from turning into Diabetes though since Type 2 is very prevalent in my family. It's been great for me since diet alone doesn't work well for me since I have extreme food intolerances and allergies and due to some other issues I can't exercise much other than swimming only. The medications I'm on for these make me put on weight without being able to get it off and makes Insulin in my body hard to manage.

[@marleyhill34]

I'm technically obese. The weight increased due to taking a mood stabliser for my mental health issues. However, I'm still quite luckily that I have no obesity-related illnesses in my 40s. My mother was overweight in her 40s also but she never developed diabetes or heart disease because she didn't eat a lot of fat and sugar and she was very active in her nursing job! I have a manual job and do around 60-70k steps a week. So I can only attribute my good physical health to staying active and cutting sugar and fat. I have had high cholesterol spikes but when I cut out fat completely it goes back down. within a month. The first time it happened I think I was in my late 20s and the doctor wanted to put me on statins. I said absolutely not. I'm already on mental health medication, I don't need physical health medication on top! So he gave me a month to see if I could reduce it with diet and exercise and my cholesterol went back down. My mother does this with her cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar but she's 73. The majority of people in their 70s and 80s are on medication as their body slowly stops working properly. I hope I can remain off most long-term medications until I'm 80 after that the nursing home can remind me which pill to take when. Lol!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mbennett5]

I've unfollowed a few influencers for using this and not giving a shit for the people who truly need it and can't get it.

[@imjustezzy2076]

Too bad this can’t be a trend. I would jump on and do it. It’s pretty gross of people to do that especially since I just know it’s people with lots of money who can afford the hefty price tag

[@NicolePerozziello]

As someone with PCOS, Ozempic has been the only way I've been able to lose weight. I was able to lose around 40lbs (18kg) and was able to keep it off for months until I broke my ankle and began stress eating. With how it shrank my appetite, it has changed the way I see food and how much I truly need in order to keep my body functioning. I stopped using it around the time of the shortage due the side effects I was experiencing, and it was more important that someone who needed it for their quality of life and necessity, that they had access to it. PCOS has made me feel hopeless with losing weight, I'm happy that something like this exist cause the tradtional advice doesn't truly work for me as my body isn't normal. Thank you for going over this topic!

[@auditoryoddity7060]

These videos encourage me to work on just accepting and loving my curvy body. Thank you! Thank you for being you, being honest about the injections you get and the products you use. Please keep making these videos! :)

[@jangminoona]

Yes thank you for talking about the negative consequences, people think this is some miracle cure but the side effects are so bad...

[@daughterofsekhmet81]

A few years ago I went from 180lbs to 120 through willpower and calorie-counting. I lost 1-2lbs a week and looked great afterward, just a smaller version of myself. But then I got into an abusive relationship and the stress caused me to drop 20 more pounds really quickly over 4 or 5 weeks. When I'm anxious or upset I completely lose my appetite, like I will gag and choke if I try to eat so I was surviving on smoothies and soup which just weren't enough calories. 100lbs is actually not an unusually low weight for my frame(5'1"), but the rapidity of the loss made me look "deflated". Saggy skin, sunken eyes, wrinkles, I looked like Gollum lol. I got rid of that guy and am healthy now, but it was pretty scary to barely recognize myself for a while.

[@marleyhill34]

Yeah extreme stress makes me unable to eat also. I'M 5' 6 and I should never be 100lbs. In my twenties I was 112...not good. Definitely shocked looking at a few of those photos from back then but I knew I wasn't happy. The funny thing is now I'm the fat happy girl. Lol! My knees don't like my 200lbs but I mentally enjoy the bigger boobs and hips and butt. lol1

[@helenaBeau]

Yep same over here, my mom took a picture of me and sent it to me and that was my wake up call. My chest looked sunken, my bones were sticking out and my face was gaunt. Because I’m a curvy shaped girl it’s hard to actually look in the mirror and see that I’m skinny unless I turn sideways lol.

[@TheBaumcm]

@@marleyhill34there could be a happy medium in there, where your knees don’t hate you but you aren’t a walking skeleton. Strength training might make the difference for you. At 43, I threw out my back shifting in my chair and knew my knees were on their last legs, so to speak. Had no idea where to set my goal weight, because I wanted to add muscle (heavier for volume than fat) and wasn’t sure what would be reasonable. Started walking and watching my food, then progressed to the gym and focusing on getting enough protein. I lost 50 pounds over a year, more if you consider that I added about 10 pounds of muscle that wasn’t there before. I have since added about 5 more pounds, mostly muscle. Still have boobs and a butt, but I am strong enough and light enough to withstand recovery from injury and any future surgeries I am most certainly going to need in future.

[@marleyhill34]

@@TheBaumcm I'm 42. I haven't thrown my back out yet. I walk a lot and the left knee has an old injury that plays up in winter. At 5' 6" I'd rather like to be 130/140 but it's a long road to get there. I also was on medication that made me go up to 220lbs.

[@Queenofcats36]

I lost weight super fast after having bariatric surgery. I had this for medical reasons. And I can say, there's a LOT of loose skin, and it does look different. It happens when you rapidly lose weight.

[@slmshdy310]

I've lost 98lbs in about 10 months using Ozempic. I have had to really overcome the guilt of using a diabetes drug for weight loss, but I was "morbidly obese" at 248 lbs, have PCOS, had been trying every other option under the supervision of my weight loss clinician for over 3 years and my A1C was in the pre-diabetic range. More notably, health insurance in the US will do ANYTHING to not pay for drugs that expensive ($1000+ a month) if they can figure out a way. The way I finally convinced myself to be ok with it was that my insurance company NEVER argued about covering it for me and I know other people with the same insurance who have been denied. And if the insurance company thought I needed it, then I needed it. The worst early side effect was the constant nausea, but I never had headaches. I already take meds for migraines though, so that could have been why. I do have that "Ozempic Face" problem and it truly is because you can't control where the fat leaves from. I lost pretty much my whole a$$ too and my knees, shoulders and tailbone have no cushion anymore either. But most importantly, I'm no longer obese, my A1C is now in normal range (no longer pre-diabetic) and I no longer have to take blood pressure medication. Plus, my back and knees don't hurt anymore. And that's the real reason I did it. It's just a bonus that I'm not too self-conscious the wear shorts anymore. 😂

[@lh9310]

In the entertainment industry it is a known fact that the kardashians are using this. They don’t even hide it. This is disgusting as people who need it now cannot access it as easily. These celebrities are honestly gross.

[@malikagirl]

I'm not as icked by patients but by doctors who prescribe the medication since it's prescription only. Why would you knowingly prescribe sht for non health reasons is baffling to me.

[@omgitschristina0]

If you're getting kickbacks from the pharmaceutical company that makes the medication, then doctors in the USA, who frequently have enormous amounts of student debt, may try to take advantage of that. I'm not condoning it. It's just a symptom of a broken system where profit is the main driver instead of patient well-being.

[@kadams3029]

@@omgitschristina0 Kickbacks are not at all legal, and any doctor or pharma company engaging in that sort of thing in the US would face serious consequences. There's no need to make stuff up -- the system is bad enough as is. Prescription drugs are heavily marketed to both patients and physicians, and when you combine that with the horrible culture around weight and massive weight-loss industry, it's easy to see how this can get over-prescribed without any direct financial incentive for the prescriber (though if they're a private physician for rich people, making their clients happy is enough of a financial incentive). Insurance companies would also rather pay for a quick, easy pharmaceutical solution than expensive, long-term lifestyle interventions (physical therapists, personal trainers, dieticians, etc.). It's a mess, but most healthcare providers at least try to be ethical.

[@marleyhill34]

The American Prescription Service is a racketeering conspiracy. My mom's a nurse who worked in 4 different countries in the Caribbean, In the UK, in Libya and in the USA. She always tells me not to allow doctors to drug me with lots of medication unnecessarily. We are literally guinea pigs. They used to prescribe pure cocaine and barbituates ( opioid based) to people in the 1930s and 40s and then had to lobotomize and institutionalize them. If you can find a non-medical intervention way to do it, do that. I watch the guy on the raw juice diet documentary and all his medical conditions and prescriptions when away! Fair enough he was monitored and that was an extreme version but I always feel better when I do my 10,000 steps and drink coconut water and raw green juice. Earlier this year I was quite ill and struggled to eat so I started making green soup: kale, spinach and broccoli with chicken stock. I started to feel better within a week. As long as I'm under 60, I'm going to stay off unnecessary medications for as long as possible. Some medical staff even wanted to give me "preventative" antibiotics when we already know that people develop a resistance to them in the long term. I refused and said until my results say I have an infection then I do not want to be injected with antibiotics. I took the pandemic vaccine due to travel necessity but I have friends and acquaintances who never travel anywhere so they say no point in taking it and I support them in their decision.

[@charlotte7268]

Being overweight or obese isn’t a health reason?

[@LenaFerrari]

​@@charlotte7268being obese is, sure. But there are people who are not obese getting it. I know people who are on their ideal weight using it

[@isabellagraves5589]

Using it rn for my insulin resistance for PCOS. I clicked on this instantly! With PCOS I cannot lose weight, been working out for a year, and have had 0 weight loss as well as eating way good. I am not cutting it all off but my insulin resistance needs that help!

[@QwertyDFTBA]

This was a great video on the subject. It really touched on all the points I was interested in, and with sources! Excellent job!

[@shenacarter7987]

I'm am ozempic user and it's used to help me with my pre-diabetic status as well as weight loss. This isn't a miracle drug to loose weight but a tool to help you. You have incorporate proper diet and exercise to loose the weight properly and the fact people are abusing it like this, especially when people actually need to for more than just weight-loss is crazy. When you loose weight quickly it going to effect your face first usually what do they think is going to happen? But it's part of weight loss and not the use of the pen. My goal is to get out of my current statue while losing the wieght and use it as a tool to reach my goal and not a crutch to keep the weight off. Because if you don't learn those skills now you're just gonna gain all the weight back once you're no longer on it.

[@marleyhill34]

I'm technically obese and have bouts with pre-diabetes. I gain weight due to my mental health medication and extreme stress. Now that I've had intensive therapy, I'm trying to get off my mental health medications slowly weaning and I have already seen a drop in my appetite and ability to eat large portions. I'm ok with cutting out fat, carbs, sugar and salt if I need to but I do indulge especially at Christmas, Easter and my birthday! I just have to remind myself not to do it every day/week. I also discovered that I have austistic traits at age 40 so some of my overeating probably was also sensory seeking and self-soothing. It's definitely a cognitive /psychological thing to be able to stop yourself and ask why you are putting something in your mouth and if you can do something else. (weighted blanket, aromatherapy, bath, music, self-massage, yoga, grounding techniques, low-calorie tea)

[@rachrainbow5817]

Your descriptions are the best 😂 “It’s like a full-fat water.” “The smell is like those foam shrimps or bananas.”

[@erikaarnold4780]

Yeah, I dug that, too…✨🧖🏾‍♀️✨

[@marleyhill34]

Lol! I was like what the hell is foam shrimp...Lol! I'm in my 40s with no kids so I thought it was a new tik tok fad for the young 'uns. Lol!

[@mariahbrown4830]

Yes I came here to ask what is “foam shrimps” ?

[@rachrainbow5817]

@@mariahbrown4830 they’re a type of small chewy sweet you can get in the UK. Shaped like a shrimp for some reason 😅

[@Techelet_Bseder]

Really well researched and presented. Great job at crafting such an accessible narrative.

[@nostopath]

thank you for taking such a nice focus on how this has impacted diabetics, as a disabled person we are often ignored, even in situations like this people tend to take a strong focus on the dramatic weight loss and totally ignore how dangerous it is for us. it means a lot to have a creator actually take the time to provide that background

[@PeiPeisMom]

Thank you for this video. My mom died of complications from type 2 diabetes and the idea of patients not being able to get their medication to manage the disease because other people are vain really galls. Some folks do need to lose weight in order to avoid getting diabetes in the first place, yes, but this drug is not how to do it for the long haul.

[@carirezlobo]

I'm from Brazil and I've been prescribed it for my diabetes. It was a real struggle to find this medicine for myself, because there's too many people buying it for vanity reasons here and the stores are selling it to anyone that asks...also, it cost me R$ 1,040 for this month alone.

[@lucianacarvalho3136]

O preço aqui tá ridículo! Me apavorei também. Deveria ser só com receita

[@carirezlobo]

@@lucianacarvalho3136 pois é, muito caro. Isso porque eu consegui com desconto. Sem desconto tá uns R$ 1,300 por aqui

[@chrisandmegsmom]

I really appreciate you talking about people who can't lose weight but diet and exercise. Thank you for acknowledging us.

[@alexisasheep6554]

It's wild to me how this was even allowed to happen in the first place. I've played with the idea of asking my doctor what potential options there are for something like this bc it's very difficult for me to lose weight due to pcos + chronic pain, like I can't even hang out with friends going shopping or whatever bc it's too much for me. I also want a breast reduction but where I live I'd have to pay for it myself bc of my bmi, hence why I was thinking about asking about something like this. If I could lose some weight it'd really help my feet and joints and it'd probably be easier to move around just bc I'm lighter. I'd probably also actually find pants I can wear too. I'm just worried about how it would affect my body in relation to my health issues and many medications, I'm not insulin resistant and my values are always good so I'm guessing I'd be ok but adding another medication to the cocktails I already have just makes me worry a bit.

[@Cait491]

Absolutely terrifying that people who NEED this medication were unable to get it, so dangerous 😔 Thank for the video, James. Have a great week ahead 💜

[@theeellebee]

I take another drug. I'm not going to mention the name for obvious reasons. Every single month I have to wait. Back in January, I had to spend 2 hours calling pharmacies in my area just to get my refill. Multiple pharmacists have told me that people are abusing it just for weight loss. It truly sucks as a type 2 diabetic

[@FateWorseThanDeath]

Thank you for emphasizing this is a prescription drug for a medical condition! I feel like so many people who have covered this topic brush past that too quickly and just gossip about the possible effects and whom may have taken it to lose weight. I am on it and it's made such a positive change in my life. It's hard to explain but I feel like I can even be a better mom bc I'm not having to think about how my body is feeling as often as I used to. Luckily I didn't experience and shortage since I happened to be off of it most of 2022 for pregnancy when it suddenly became popular.

[@jessicamakara8558]

Love the new series! Please keep it up. Very fresh approach to the beauty community ❤😊

[@Freya778]

Thank you for acknowledging that everyone's bodies are different and that they don't all work the same. Some people are really judgy and believe everyone should be able to lose weight easily, even with (chronic) health ussues and/or disabilities, and that's simply incorrect.

[@bananaana1860]

It's still scary how ozempic was STILL trending on tiktok a few weeks ago, when this is no longer "new" news

[@Maizazael]

I learned about the weight loss use of this from diabetics in recovery for literal eating disorders, being considered form of bulimia. Years ago. Yikes that it's become okay/mainstream.

[@marleyhill34]

Shudder....eating disorders are hard to recover from. I have borderline/emotionally unstable personality disorder. I can hide under my weighted blanket or in the loo at work from my triggers but what do you do when your actual trigger is something you have to do several times a day to live. And I have disordered eating due to the BPD....every day I have to remind myself..."Hello?! eat something...anything otherwise you will be hangry and malnutritioned!" I literally, have to bribe my toddler brain with rewards for eating. Eat this and then you can go for a swim. Eat this and then you can binge on Netflix. Eat this and then you can go do something way more fun..like gaming.

[@jidibrai1]

This is just another fad diet. We grew up with Aid’s chocolate chews, the Cambridge Diet, the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet, the egg diet, the cigarette diet, the coffee diet, the speed diet, the drug of your choice diet, the lemon cayenne honey diet, and that’s only a few before the 1980’s! We had Twiggy, Audrey Hepburn, Cher, Mary Tyler Moore, and pretty much everyone in the entertainment business popping pills and washing them down with a 16 oz. plastic glass of Chardonnay. I’d encourage people to watch “Valley of the Dolls”. Dolls were uppers and downers and everything else and the studios gave children drugs to stay thin, go to sleep, when to wake up, and be the character they created and are paying for a specific look. There is so much more exactly like this fad and it’s gone on since the 1920’s and 30’s. This will begin to have side effects like every thing else before it. Something new will come along and we will all move on in a frenzy to be thin. Unfortunately supply and demand cause a disgusting chance for laboratories to price gouge so those with the big money come first. It will be like this next week, next year, 10 years, who knows! They will probably find a magic pill before then, I’m pretty confident of that!

[@glauvie]

You have the healthiest attitude toward this whole issue. And the most honest way of saying so.

[@rachelk.6313]

Thank you for doing a video on this! I had been hearing the murmurings about Ozempic, but now I can finally see what people have been talking about. As someone with friends and family who have diabetes, this is terribly disheartening.

[@zoecooke2753]

As soon as there was a shortage in Australia they stopped prescribing it for weight loss to ensure medical supply. Super simple and worked a treat. I think it's important to note some peoples brain can be so fixated on food (through ADHD or just years of coping mechanisms stuff) that "just eat less" is the same as when people tell depressed people to cheer up. This drug gives those people 6-12 months of not craving food so their brain has a chance to reprogram. Not me I'm incredibly lucky (?) that diet culture made me so afraid of food I can easily go a day without eating ha ha I don't it's ok!

[@sahie]

This. Especially those of us who were undiagnosed ADHD. My relationship with food is so poor that even when I got diagnosed and on dexys, I know it’ll make me not want to eat. So if I want to binge food, I won’t take my ADHD meds. Everything in my life quickly falls apart. On Ozempic, it’s a choice once a week to jab myself, which allows me the frame of mind to then take my ADHD meds each day because I’m not obsessing over food. I don’t know how this ends, though, because I can’t see myself ever not needing it (yes, I have a therapist). Either way, it’s nice to have a little relief, even if it’s just for awhile.

[@viys3261]

As an Aussie pharmacist, I can tell you they definitely did not stop prescribing it for weight loss. Ozempic is currently out of stock now.

[@zoecooke2753]

@@viys3261 Qld?

[@viys3261]

@@zoecooke2753 nope, nsw

[@zoecooke2753]

@@viys3261 as a member of the southern states I always assume the nutty stuff is Qld 🤣🤷

[@KreativeKerri]

Same thing happened in the beginning of covid with hydroxychloriquine. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and put on that medication. I could only receive 2 weeks at a time until that craze died down 🤦🏻‍♀️. Was just put on ozempic. I have insulin resistance and heart disease. The benefit of boosting my metabolism was ideal too. I'm hoping it helps with all three.

[@mikkelmorris5136]

I love watching all your videos! You are so personable, it feels like I’m just talking with a friend. Keep on being awesome! 👏🏻😘

[@avengedrocker5702]

I work in a pharmacy, and the number of people trying to get Ozempic when they aren't diabetic is ridiculous...The shortage is purely because of this "trend". We have to turn away customers who are wanting it for weight loss, because we just are not getting enough stock for these people as well as those who ACTUALLY need it. We keep the stock for our regular diabetic customers only :/

[@jessicamott2485]

Obesity is also a chronic and relapsing disease that deserves treatment. It has many of the same outcomes as Type 2. Most Type 2 diabetics suffered from obesity for many years before developing diabetes. Treating obesity is not vanity, it's healthcare. The only people that don't NEED it are those looking to use a few pounds and are at a weight where it's not medically indicated. The shortages of Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are the responsibility of Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and physicians that are prescribing the medication without medical need.

[@sandra.l.15]

The same , things are getting better, but for months my patients who had diabetes and needed trulicity/ozempic couldn’t get it , it was heartbreaking

[@dukeywukey3909]

In Australia we don’t have another option, and someone with heart issues and other comorbidities and are at risk of a heart attack or stroke unless they lose weight have just as much of a right to access as a diabetic, although they have to pay. For those people, it’s not a “trend”, it’s just as life saving. And I work in health care. We don’t have Weygovy or Mounjaro

[@creepersonspeed5490]

​@@dukeywukey3909this here. Obesity (not being fat or a little chubby) IS a medical condition which can have severe consequences. I hope people do not shame obese people for wanting weightloss, and rather the influencers/celebrities who are not using it for either reasons. Beyond this, a person may be required to take it after initial treatment or loss to keep it going.

[@lorifrederick2367]

I got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes end of Feb. Started on Metformin. I was offered Ozempic initially, but didn't want side effects and stress of shortage of the pen. Also monitoring my sugar with home blood testing. So far, have lost 10 lbs. Doing my blood sugar testing really shows me the right kind of diet helps big time. Cut out sugars, white rice, and more. I am one of the lucky ones that does not have to rely on this injectable medication.

[@marleyhill34]

I really should monitor my blood sugar as I have terrible fatigue and diabetes runs in my family and I've had low blood sugar before. I don't technically have diabetes but I'm technically obese and it is a concern that I'm trying to tackle.

[@KiKi-tf8rv]

You’re not lucky, you’re putting in the work! Most people can avoid being dependent on these meds if they do what you’re doing. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it to avoid insulin, metformin, or Ozempic and all the awful side effects that come with them. Great job! Keep it up, you won’t regret it!!🙌👏

[@lorifrederick2367]

@Ki Ki actually Metformin is working for me. It is helping me regulate my blood sugar levels. I am working on behavior modification, and losing weight. Once I lose enough weight, I believe I can quit the metformin. My body will be on track. The hard part will be maintaining all of that. I don't plan on being on it forever, just until I get things well under control.

[@KiKi-tf8rv]

@@lorifrederick2367 Oh I totally get that! I almost went on it, but because of other underlying health issues I didn’t want the side effects. Are you having any bad side effects or are you doing alright? I’m able to keep my blood sugar in check, but I have to be extremely low carb. I’m on a ketogenic diet, but it’s almost carnivore. It works well for me. Part of the reason I don’t want to be dependent on medications is because I’ve been on meds for many years (for other things.) I’ve had doctors, pharmacies, insurance companies, and the government take my medications away at different points in my life. I don’t want to be dependent on something that someone else can take away from me if I can help it! Good luck on your health journey, you definitely sound like you’ve got the right mindset!♥️

[@raerohan4241]

​@@lorifrederick2367 Idk how it's going for you, but as someone prediabetic, I want to say that I was only able to stay off Metformin for a few years before symptoms of my associated condition came back and I had to go on it again.

[@niababyxo]

"Where skincare is about progression, because perfection doesn't exist!" love that!

[@deWolfe1066]

These videos are so eloquent, informative and engaging ❤

[@lindyloohoo]

Thanks for putting about how it is safe in small doses. My mom takes it for diabetes. Also! I have been trying to do 10,000 steps a day and i’ve felt healthy :)

[@marleyhill34]

Yeah people say 10, 000 steps is another fad but I feel better when I do it and it keeps me mobile in my 40s. The last thing I want right now is to struggle to walk!

[@lindyloohoo]

@@marleyhill34 10,000 steps is a little less than 5 miles i believe, if my health app is correct. Tbh i think just trying to do more than the day before is great

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I love the combination of information and GRWM. This is serious stuff but it’s nice to get the facts with a friendly style of delivery. Thanks James 💜

[@AJGecko18]

I use Wegovy (which is basically the same as Ozempic) and I use it for weight loss because I’m overweight and my family has a history (like, my dad has heart disease, his mom died of a heart attack, her brothers died of heart problems, etc.) and I also have a very poor relationship with food (I binge eat). Wegovy has saved my life, my confidence, my relationship with food, my mental health, etc. I weighed almost 300 lbs before wegovy and I’ve lost almost 60 lbs so far for reference.

[@Lynnology]

Yup. My A1C crested 6.0 this year. My cholesterol was over 300. And my BMI hit 32. My grandmother had triple bypass by the time she was 58 (and was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes at 54). My father had a heart attack at 40 and was dead by 59. After a year of working with a nutritionist at my doctor’s orders and keeping a detailed food journal that entire time, my blood work was not moving in the right direction. My doctor decided a GLP-1 was better than the outcome my immediate family before me had, so now I’m on Munjaro. My BMI is dropping, as is my A1C and my cholesterol. My doctor has told me this medication is saving my life. Yet when I come on KZbin it’s shit like this pointing out to me that I’m going to have “ozempic” face. FFS, you can’t win. If you don’t take measures to improve your health, you’re a lazy slob. If you do take measures to improve your health, they’re going to critically analyze the look of your face from weight loss. It’s so disheartening. 😔

[@bspalding]

I take Mounjaro to control my blood sugar. After years of seeing my a1c creep up while taking metformin, it’s been a real boon. The biggest benefit though is that it quiets the “food noise” so I can eat healthier without being obsessive about it. As for Glow Recipe…love that stuff. I bought the cleanser but haven’t tried it yet (I still have most of a tube of Peach & Lily cleanser to use up). I use the toner and plum moisturizer most days. I wasn’t sure if I need the serum or not, my skin seems pretty “normal”-ish.

[@saramarie7984]

In the US we have also recently had this problem with adderall - people taking it for weight loss off label and then people with ADHD (who literally cannot function like a normal person without it) cannot get their RX and are forced to become even more anxious worried about if we can get our medication that month. It sucks.

[@missmarscandybars3715]

I can attest to this, being an ADHD sufferer, and having to go without for quite some time due to shortages.

[@missmarscandybars3715]

Thank God it's not something like diabetes where I may perish without it. It does suck, but not so much when compared to others. 😅

[@lovelesswing458]

This is soooooo true. I can't fill my prescription anywhere. Everyone keeps taking my ADHD meds. I'm so mad

[@dmriojas1]

My mom uses this for her type 2 and she struggled so hard when she couldn’t find it. Thankfully it’s better now and she isn’t having trouble getting it but that was a rough period of time. I was on it for a short time but I couldn’t handle the nausea. I’m one of those unusual types with symptoms of both 1 and 2. I use type 2 meds and an insulin pump. Thank you for bringing a very measured and educated point of view to this.

[@misalisa256]

Haven't seen a video by you in a while and omg your backdrop is amazing!!! ❤

[@victoriakaufmann6351]

I love this guy's voice and the way he talks. So lovely!

[@herelt54]

i am taking mounjaro (similar to Ozempic) and i have been fat/obese/heavy *wtv* since i was a kid. it's not fun and now that i get to be in my 50s i look back on the times where i was able to move without my stupid joints expressing their discontent *LOUDLY* at me for having the absolute disgusting audacity to try to ride a bike for 20 minutes without crying or dying 🤦‍♀🤷‍♀ I am diabetic, which is on me ... well, 50/50 genetic lottery and the adverse reaction i have to exercise 🙊🙈 but i have a kiddo now and he's going to be needing me and his dad for a while yet. dx w/autism at 2 on the moderate/severe end ... and he's just turned 17 this year, still can't be left alone ... so... me and mounjaro and trying to lose weight so that i can be here for how ever long he needs me to be. As usual your content is awesome and almost as amazing as you are 😊😍💗💗💗 love from the crazy fat lady in Utah! i forgot... yeah, the mounjaro is like the O, and there's Trulicity too. I haven't ever really "over" eaten, just had a bad bad bad habit of liking cheesecake (crème brûlée) over other things. now i watch what i eat and i try to at least exercise 20 minutes every day. the kiddo is absolutely worth it. There was a major shortage a little bit ago, of it seemed like all 3 of them (O,M,T) and a lot of the people that needed it couldn't get it. I was going to CVS for my prescription of M and they decided to not carry it anymore, so i moved the prescription over to Costco. Haven't had any problems since. sorry for the too long response 🙊 please don't block me 🤞😉😍😂

[@gluckwunschwinston5618]

In 2018/2019 I lost almost 60kg (~140 lbs) in 10 to 11 months. No pills, no surgery, just changing eating habits. I'm still doing good, no weight gain. A lot of people (especislly family and "friends") didn't believe that I lost it naturally and started rumors, which was incredibly hurtful. So I know it's possible to lose a lot of weight naturally and i dislike when people assume someone took xy to do it, even when it's celebriries

[@jesclifford88]

Most people are too lazy to, I guarantee so many of those that ‘need’ these drugs, don’t actually need them. There is so many ways of getting rid of fat but the best way is naturally with a lifestyle change. Good for you and don’t pay attention to those talking rubbish because they can’t imagine that some people do what it takes 💪🏼

[@deedeedussard]

They are only spreading those dumb rumours because you have the will power to stick to it and achieve your goal and they know deep down they don't.

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

Babe I chose glow recipe products for my bday gift this year upon your recommendation and I’m in love. I also appreciate that the prices aren’t out of this world high (they definitely aren’t cheap but they’re not $100 serums either). Right now I just have serum and the night moisturizer. I got a sample of the watermelon toner and it’s fantastic.

[@Ahll369]

Thank you for covering this. Appreciate

[@lololuv2012]

I’m on it cause for the first time in my life, I’m overweight. But like 60lbs overweight in just a year. Only 28 but even my liver took a hit, high testosterone, sugars are getting high so this is extremely important that I lose the weight. I was walking 4-6 mi a day and eating better at a deficit, but it was torture as anything less than 3000 cal made me feel like I was without food for 3 days. Now I’m eating 1200-1500 no prob and it has inspired me to taking care of myself more in all aspects. Even things I’ve never had control of eating, I’m eating healthy portions. I’ve lost 10lbs in this first month alone. I’m not worried about the “ozempic” face as my skin is super resilient and honestly, my overall health is much more important. I do think there is a scary influx of people getting it to lose just 5lbs or even get down lower than healthy levels when they are already at a healthy bmi. It shouldn’t be used for that reason.

[@marleyhill34]

Damn..28 with an issue with liver function...yeah definitely extreme measures need to be taken. I'm nearly 42 and 60lbs overweight in the obese BMI category but my liver and blood sugar are ok and I do about 10k steps a day easily and I have a manual part-time job....I've never been able to eat 3000 calories in a day. As I'm getting old I expect to be wrinkly and saggy so that doesn't bother me. Lol! good luck on your further journey.

[@lololuv2012]

@@marleyhill34 thank you for the good luck, but this was a bit rude. Unsure why you need to compare your labs, etc with me. It’s odd behavior.

[@DiosaNY09]

Great reporting, James. You showed a lot of kindness and balanced viewpoints as well as clarification of what this really is. Thank you!

[@lisac.9393]

I love listening to you talk! Great information!!

[@vavigirI]

To be honest I'm glad that you didn't hide the fact that you used Ozempic.