episode 135: Let’s talk about injectable weight loss drugs
I debated for a LONG time about whether to do a podcast episode about the injectable weight loss drugs.
Then something happened a couple of weeks ago that put me over the edge and I realized I HAD to do it. I talk about what it is in the episode.
Right up front I want to be clear that this episode is not medical advice. I am not qualified to give medical advice. Please speak to your doctor and ideally an endocrinologist or obesity medicine specialist to know if these drugs are right for you.
While I’m not qualified to tell you whether these drugs are right for you, I am qualified to give you support and some guidelines to consider around your overall health and well being when it comes to fat loss, body image issues and body confidence.
The truth is that for people with obesity these drugs can change lives and dramatically improve physical and mental health and quality of life. For people who are using them to lose 10-15 pounds, these drugs also have the potential to change lives, but not for the better.
In this episode I talk about :
The types of drugs, names and what they’re used for
How they work
Who they were meant for and why
The main cause of obesity
Why people with obesity struggle with food and why the eat less/move more approach isn’t helpful or realistic
Why misusing them can negatively impact your physical and mental health
Who is qualified to support, consult and prescribe these drugs and who you should seek out if you have questions about whether they’re right for you
The negative impact of anti diet culture around people’s health and well being
The connection to body image issues and body confidence
Take a listen to episode 123 for more support around body confidence and episode 124 for everything you need to know about protein and why it matters for fat loss.
And this blog post covers the top 5 skills you need to lose fat without dieting by changing eating habits for good.
Check out Dr. Spencer Nadolsky for helpful info and resources around weight loss and the GLP 1 agonist drugs.