Weight loss

Tbh I saw this thread was started way back in March 2025, so idk if you already tried them or not. Those fat-melting shots usually just cause a ton of swelling and not much else.

I've been getting way more cautious about injections lately, especially with all the Ozempic lawsuits popping up in the news over the last year. It’s kinda scary how many people ended up with stomach paralysis. Better to just stick to the old-fashioned way if you can.

Nothing would possess me to inject or snort anything in to my body that caused unnatural changes to my appetite, my digestive system or even to my behaviour.
I put on a lot of weight during and after Covid. No idea why but there it is.
Last year I took the decision to ‘get a grip’.
Fewer calories, more movement. I found Nutracheck (other companies are available) to be an invaluable tool in keeping an eye on my intake and lined it up with my steps.
At the end of the year I have lost 4 stone, have developed good habits and feel great. No more back pain, no more self conscious wearing of tents.
I would implore anyone to do things in as natural a way as possible. No risk, big reward.
Good luck.

The problem is that as we get older our (most people, not all) metabolism slows right down. This happened to me when I turned sixty. Carried on eating as normal and put on a stone and a half in 18 months. So, not a case of overeating. I’ve adjusted now and accepted that I can’t eat anymore than 800 (or less if I need to lose weight ) to maintain ideal weight.

The weight loss jab helped me lose the stone and a half excess with no side effects except for a little constipation which is easily remedied.

JenniferEccles

From what I’ve read, the main problem with these appetite suppressant injections is that when people get down to a normal weight and stop the treatment, inevitably their appetite returns. Unless they can be disciplined enough to not go back to overeating, the weight will inevitably pile back on.

That’s the case with any diet though, whether it’s the 5:2, SW WW, or just cutting back. When people consider their normal as being eating more calories than they expend they will put on weight. Going on a diet and reducing your calorie intake will make you lose weight, then you will plateau, that’s when people go back to their normal and gain the weight.

BTW - the people that have died using weight loss jabs had other health issues. The jabs are used by millions of diabetics.

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To be honest the opening message is so vague and could be about anything and as Hildegard hasn’t come back with any explanation in nearly a week, we are none the wiser
Anyone who has injections of goodness knows what through a beautician needs to give their head a wobble

I don’t think Hildagard is talking about Mounjaro etc. Rather, things like Lemon Bottle which is often injected by ‘beauticians’. (Incidentally I can’t understand anyone who lets someone with no medical training stick a needle into them.). These are supposedly fat dissolving substances that target specific areas of the face and/or body. I really wouldn’t waste my money tbh. The ridiculous name alone causes me to doubt credibility.

From what I’ve read, the main problem with these appetite suppressant injections is that when people get down to a normal weight and stop the treatment, inevitably their appetite returns. Unless they can be disciplined enough to not go back to overeating, the weight will inevitably pile back on.

A friend has used mountjaro and lost 30 Kg. She's had no side effects and looks and feels great. I am so pleased for her as she has tried so many different diets over the years. She's 60, very active and generally very fit but she was starting to get pain in her hips and knees.

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Not me, but I’m closely following a friend’s ‘journey’ with Mounjaro. She has weight-related health issues and her GP agreed that she needed help so she’s having Mounjaro privately. She has lost more than 20 kilos and dropped several dress sizes. Her BP is now lower, too. Better still, she can now exercise under the supervision of a trainer and whilst she still needs TKR’s, the pain has eased off and she is eligible to go on the waiting list. It means she can go on working instead of retiring due to ill-health so it’s a win:win for her.

No and I wouldn’t touch them,

Are you talking about the weight loss injections such as Ozempic or Mounjaro, or the more aesthetic 'fat dissolving' ones like Lemon Bottle, which apparently target specific areas of the face etc?

Are these different to the current ones that make you feel full and not want to eat
I wouldn’t touch any of them with a barge pole too many people have died from hem I think it’s 72 to date

No, not me. But I have lost considerable weight by eating less, moving more and making lifestyle changes in the process.
For context, I don't believe in 'magic' and that it how I see fat dissolving medication.
For me, losing the weight was akin to stopping smoking - I had to make small subtle changes and succeeded by taking 'baby steps' which avoided huge challenges that can be difficult to negotiate.