Packets of crisps, an ice cream when the van came round, and Mars bars. Not forgetting the bag of chips with bits.
These drugs work only in conjunction with calorie-restricted diets and exercise regimes. They make it easier to stick to such programmes.
In effect, yes. They are GLP1 agonists which means they reproduce the hormone (GLP1) that’s naturally released after eating, and which gives the feeling of having eaten enough. People with weight problems typically don't naturally release as much GLP1 as others, leading to overeating.
Thanks but I’ve pretty much decided to go down the jabs route.
Tks, I’ve got a pretty simplistic view of weight loss - burn more calories than you take in and the vast majority of people will lose weight (I was 18st in my early 30s, now around 12st). That said, my weight more or less plateaued years ago despite a lot of running (60+ mpw), because I eat too much crap (and too much full stop). I‘m now running much less so have to eat less…….you can’t outrun a bad diet
It’s a perfectly sensible view but how it’s best implemented will vary. The important thing is to find what works for you. When I was a runner I used to read the great doctor-philosopher-runner Dr George Sheehan. One of his maxims, an appeal against over-prescriptive training advice, was "Every athlete is an experiment of one".Tks, I’ve got a pretty simplistic view of weight loss - burn more calories than you take in and the vast majority of people will lose weight (I was 18st in my early 30s, now around 12st). That said, my weight more or less plateaued years ago despite a lot of running (60+ mpw), because I eat too much crap (and too much full stop). I‘m now running much less so have to eat less…….you can’t outrun a bad diet
Great news, and exactly what I was hoping to hear. After doing plenty of research, I’ve just about decided to join you. I'm likely to order today.
….ain’t that the truth. Nothing worse than other runners pontificating to you about what you should/shouldn’t do…….
Good luck sir I hope it works well for you and you hit your targets !
Tks, I’ve got a pretty simplistic view of weight loss - burn more calories than you take in and the vast majority of people will lose weight (I was 18st in my early 30s, now around 12st). That said, my weight more or less plateaued years ago despite a lot of running (60+ mpw), because I eat too much crap (and too much full stop). I‘m now running much less so have to eat less…….you can’t outrun a bad diet
They must be used alongside a healthier eating and exercise regime. That’s the whole point. Unfortunately some people will see the headlines and think these are miracle drugs that allow you to eat what you want while losing weight. That’s absolutely not the case. They reduce appetite so in fact the opposite is just as likely — that some people actually won’t eat enough.
They're a sticking plaster and unless the individual changes their lifestyle you're gonna need a lot of plasters.
Come back here and keep us updated on how it goes. I'm sure there are some on here who have been considering it but like you, lack any first hand knowledge/experiences of it enough to make a decision themselves.
