I took Mounjaro for 3 months only and lost 30 pounds of body fat as measured by Dexa. Two years later, I am still 30 pounds down. Now, I completely changed my nutrition approach from a traditional diet to a whole-foods, plant-dominant diet with 2 pounds daily of vegetables and fruits. In addition to suppressing appetite, the big benefit of using Mounjaro for me was that I regained control over food choices. I could choose to eat vegetables instead of refined carbs. This was a blessing. And I took advantage of this added control to completely change my food habits over a 3-6 month period, reducing drastically all processed foods and adding massive amounts of veggies and fruits. I also moved from 6 meals per day to 3 meals in a 12-hour window, with no snacking. So my recommendation for anyone taking these types of drugs: use them to completely change your lifestyle and your nutrition approach, so you can get off of them. Good luck.
I'm sure this is a stupid question from someone who doesn't have a weight problem, but if we are only talking about appetite suppression and not metabolism changes, couldn't you get the same results by simply changing what you eat and portion sizes and those usual factors? I was under the impression people could get past the effects of sugar/HFCS and other chemicals that encourage you to eat more than you need after a fairly short period of abstinence. Like quitting smoking but easier.
@@MakeMeThinkAgain That's the whole purpose for this drug, because people have too hard of a time controlling their impulse to overeat, GLP-1 stops the cravings. But yes, if people could control themselves long enough to get used to a sensible diet, the old cravings would either go away or lessen to the point they are controllable and they would lose weight as you said. But like any addict, if they go to a wedding, birthday party, etc, and indulge, those cravings will come back full force and they will have to start over again.
Of course, I don't understand the short or long-term effect of Ozempic on the body, but I really worry about a stalled bowel and what that does for your chance of bowel cancer. I lost 140 pounds with a plant based diet. No fad pills, thank you.
Just eat right, work out and be patient. Why does weight loss have to be rushed?😂I lost 100lbs many years ago and it took me 14 months of consistent hard work and staying within a calorie deficit. Works every time 🤷🏾😊
First off, congratulations! It takes a lot of willpower to remain that diligent for that long. Unfortunately, you are one of the few who didn’t gain back all the weight you lost. If it were easy, nobody would be obese in the first place. To remain in a calorie deficit means being hungry. Being hungry is uncomfortable, like being cold, or tired. Our instinct is to do something to relieve the discomfort. Most of us lose our willpower after a certain amount of time. I personally have lost probably hundreds of pounds. About 20 years ago, I lost 90 pounds. It took me a year and a half. I kept track of every calorie and I exercised at least 5 days a week. I felt so amazing, I told myself I could never go back to my old ways. I was only at my goal weight about 6 months. Fast forward 20 years and I have gained back that 90 pounds plus 25. I actually became vegan in 2016 and gained 20 pounds the first year! I’m still trying, but honestly, I’m pretty sure I will be fighting my weight problem till the end of my time here on earth.
Why, oh, WHY is more attention being showered on these weight loss drugs than on a high-fiber Mediterranean/DASH/MIND diet? That healthy, high-fiber diet is my normal diet, not a special diet. My calories, carbs, and weight take care of themselves. If this were the norm, the obesity rate would be so much lower, and the population would be so much healthier.
The thing is most of these folks are still eating SAD CRAP, just less of it. So they may lose some weight but they still are constantly fighting the addictive nature of processed foods and not getting any of the benefits of WFPB. They want to keep doing what they're doing and get magical results.
@@dianeladico1769 this type of comment, posing as wise "common sense* actually belies an inherent lack of knowledge and specifically ignorance about how these drugs actually work. "tell me you know nothing about semaglutide, without telling me you know nothing about semaglutide"
@@XPRT10R Yes, because I didn't do extensive research on this type of drug before I started taking it, I didn't note the effects of it while I was on it, and I didn't see the difference between that and stopping the drug and switching to a WFPB diet. But of course, you're right.
@@XPRT10R So you are saying Diane is wrong and that people on GLP-1 shouldn't use their time on it to correct their diet? Even if you aren't Vegan, the SAD is possibly the worst diet that exists today. Having a window of less cravings is the perfect time to correct behaviors.
Are the people on plecebo also on a calorie restricted diet? If so, do they experience the plateau effect? Then the choice is lose only a few pounds in one or lose a whole lot more on Ozempic. Ozempic sounds better to me even if I stay obese.
The purpose of weight loss isn't getting healthier or looking better, it is to survive caloric deficits. Large weight loss is massive cumulative deficit. For example losing 15kg is a 112500 kcal cumulative deficit. This shows the organism that 112500 kcal cumulative caloric deficits are a thing it has to be prepared for and that it's a matter of survival, so food cravings become survival-level, rather than just discomfort, one wakes up when hungry, etc. There are some people who lose massive weight and keep them off but they are an exception. With eating disorders, most of people get obese with yo-yo dieting but then there's a minority that literally starves themselves to death.
It seems this is like any other weight loss treatment or diet. As soon as you leave it, you gain the weight back, but it's not the treatment's fault, it's the patient's. These should be used as kickstarters that trigger a healthy lifestyle after the treatment or diet is over.
Exactly. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice that most of these people aren’t willing to make. They want to be skinny while continuing with all the decisions that made them obese. Life just doesn’t work like that. Zero self discipline is the problem.
I don't think the answer is that simple, people change when they are ready; mentally, emotionally and physically. However, most of us are trapped in vicious cycles that are very hard to break. It can take years for a person to be just on the right spot to be able to bear a drastic change.
@@diegoherzap True. It will never stick unless the person really wants to change and has the motivation. Otherwise they start and fail and that discourages them even more.
@@RoughNeckDelta that’s not the answer to the question I posted. The argument doctor makes is “ don’t take drugs because they don’t work” with asterisk that the diet stays the same and no exercise. There is got to be data that shows what happens with people who change the first and begin weight training precisely to keep the body’s internal calorie expenditure higher
In order to gain muscle mass you need to be in a caloric surplus. If you are in a caloric surplus you will gain muscle mass and fat - your weight will go up. If you can figure out exactly how many calories you burn and do not eat more calories than you burn - your weight will remain the same. it will be extremely hard and slow to gain muscle mass. I lost 100 pounds and body scans show I lost 27 pounds of lean body mass too. I lowered my BMR and because of the less weight I now have to walk much longer to burn the same amount of calories. Without this med I will not feel full anymore and I will start to eat more again
@niller2006 same thing happens to me, I get on a diet, lose weight and then it goes back up to the same or slightly more. I was on plant based diet as well for over 5 years. Same story. However, I did achieve a significant body recomposition and even though I’m same 225 instead of 200 as I want to be, I look much more muscular with 21%BF. So because I’m close to being 50, I was peeking into these DLP1 drugs. Not pulling the trigger any time soon, but still curious.
This video makes perfect sense. I suppose most obese people are too ill advised, or too entrenched in their ways, to switch to a low calorie density unprocessed plant based diet. Combined with all the other tips. Eg Big breakfast, small supper. Drink lots of water. Physical activity.
Yes but people don’t see it that way. Everyone wants a miracle cure but don’t actually want to put in any real work or sacrifice. These people aren’t obese by accident and they wouldn’t need the drugs in the first place if they had even the slightest amount of self discipline.
Вы серьезно, иврит. Есть белое и все остальное. Белых русских ещё достаточно, сосредоточтесь на белых, иначе всё станет чёрным, причём и для чёрных белые единственная надежда.
I took Mounjaro for 3 months only and lost 30 pounds of body fat as measured by Dexa. Two years later, I am still 30 pounds down. Now, I completely changed my nutrition approach from a traditional diet to a whole-foods, plant-dominant diet with 2 pounds daily of vegetables and fruits. In addition to suppressing appetite, the big benefit of using Mounjaro for me was that I regained control over food choices. I could choose to eat vegetables instead of refined carbs. This was a blessing. And I took advantage of this added control to completely change my food habits over a 3-6 month period, reducing drastically all processed foods and adding massive amounts of veggies and fruits. I also moved from 6 meals per day to 3 meals in a 12-hour window, with no snacking. So my recommendation for anyone taking these types of drugs: use them to completely change your lifestyle and your nutrition approach, so you can get off of them. Good luck.
I'm sure this is a stupid question from someone who doesn't have a weight problem, but if we are only talking about appetite suppression and not metabolism changes, couldn't you get the same results by simply changing what you eat and portion sizes and those usual factors? I was under the impression people could get past the effects of sugar/HFCS and other chemicals that encourage you to eat more than you need after a fairly short period of abstinence. Like quitting smoking but easier.
@@MakeMeThinkAgain That's the whole purpose for this drug, because people have too hard of a time controlling their impulse to overeat, GLP-1 stops the cravings. But yes, if people could control themselves long enough to get used to a sensible diet, the old cravings would either go away or lessen to the point they are controllable and they would lose weight as you said. But like any addict, if they go to a wedding, birthday party, etc, and indulge, those cravings will come back full force and they will have to start over again.
@@Drgluee So probably most people taking these drugs continue eating the same junk, just less of it.
Thank you!
Of course, I don't understand the short or long-term effect of Ozempic on the body, but I really worry about a stalled bowel and what that does for your chance of bowel cancer. I lost 140 pounds with a plant based diet. No fad pills, thank you.
You did great!
Congratulations on losing 140 pounds! You've lost what I currently weigh PLUS an additional 5 pounds.
I had to double check that today was indeed a Saturday.
Why would someone quit the prescriptions they need? Thyroid meds are forever, SSRIs are forever, glasses are forever.
Valtrex is for ever, SSRIs are not.
i imagine them like: lifestyle change? nah. Gila venom? yeah!
I love this channel!
Just eat right, work out and be patient. Why does weight loss have to be rushed?😂I lost 100lbs many years ago and it took me 14 months of consistent hard work and staying within a calorie deficit. Works every time 🤷🏾😊
Yep. Calories in vs calories out is all that counts in the end. Good job!
That long term consistency is the key and it’s the hardest part
@@yogineferititi Because people don’t like consistent hard work or making sacrifices
@@Elena-er7zp It is indeed. So easy to slip back into the old bad habits again.
First off, congratulations! It takes a lot of willpower to remain that diligent for that long. Unfortunately, you are one of the few who didn’t gain back all the weight you lost. If it were easy, nobody would be obese in the first place. To remain in a calorie deficit means being hungry. Being hungry is uncomfortable, like being cold, or tired. Our instinct is to do something to relieve the discomfort. Most of us lose our willpower after a certain amount of time. I personally have lost probably hundreds of pounds. About 20 years ago, I lost 90 pounds. It took me a year and a half. I kept track of every calorie and I exercised at least 5 days a week. I felt so amazing, I told myself I could never go back to my old ways. I was only at my goal weight about 6 months. Fast forward 20 years and I have gained back that 90 pounds plus 25. I actually became vegan in 2016 and gained 20 pounds the first year! I’m still trying, but honestly, I’m pretty sure I will be fighting my weight problem till the end of my time here on earth.
Why, oh, WHY is more attention being showered on these weight loss drugs than on a high-fiber Mediterranean/DASH/MIND diet? That healthy, high-fiber diet is my normal diet, not a special diet. My calories, carbs, and weight take care of themselves. If this were the norm, the obesity rate would be so much lower, and the population would be so much healthier.
Is this data diet only or diet and exercise?
The thing is most of these folks are still eating SAD CRAP, just less of it. So they may lose some weight but they still are constantly fighting the addictive nature of processed foods and not getting any of the benefits of WFPB.
They want to keep doing what they're doing and get magical results.
@@dianeladico1769 this type of comment, posing as wise "common sense* actually belies an inherent lack of knowledge and specifically ignorance about how these drugs actually work.
"tell me you know nothing about semaglutide, without telling me you know nothing about semaglutide"
@@XPRT10R Yes, because I didn't do extensive research on this type of drug before I started taking it, I didn't note the effects of it while I was on it, and I didn't see the difference between that and stopping the drug and switching to a WFPB diet.
But of course, you're right.
@@dianeladico1769 wow, ...a lot seems to have changed in less than 23 hours.
@@XPRT10R So you are saying Diane is wrong and that people on GLP-1 shouldn't use their time on it to correct their diet? Even if you aren't Vegan, the SAD is possibly the worst diet that exists today. Having a window of less cravings is the perfect time to correct behaviors.
Evidently, grammar stopped working for the person who wrote the title too. I'm just poking fun :).
@@Mr.N0.0ne wow! You noticed it too hehe
Are the people on plecebo also on a calorie restricted diet? If so, do they experience the plateau effect? Then the choice is lose only a few pounds in one or lose a whole lot more on Ozempic. Ozempic sounds better to me even if I stay obese.
Have you considered not being an overgrown child and scoffing your face every time you feel slightly hungry?
The purpose of weight loss isn't getting healthier or looking better, it is to survive caloric deficits. Large weight loss is massive cumulative deficit. For example losing 15kg is a 112500 kcal cumulative deficit. This shows the organism that 112500 kcal cumulative caloric deficits are a thing it has to be prepared for and that it's a matter of survival, so food cravings become survival-level, rather than just discomfort, one wakes up when hungry, etc.
There are some people who lose massive weight and keep them off but they are an exception. With eating disorders, most of people get obese with yo-yo dieting but then there's a minority that literally starves themselves to death.
It seems this is like any other weight loss treatment or diet. As soon as you leave it, you gain the weight back, but it's not the treatment's fault, it's the patient's. These should be used as kickstarters that trigger a healthy lifestyle after the treatment or diet is over.
Exactly. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice that most of these people aren’t willing to make. They want to be skinny while continuing with all the decisions that made them obese. Life just doesn’t work like that. Zero self discipline is the problem.
I don't think the answer is that simple, people change when they are ready; mentally, emotionally and physically. However, most of us are trapped in vicious cycles that are very hard to break. It can take years for a person to be just on the right spot to be able to bear a drastic change.
@@diegoherzap True. It will never stick unless the person really wants to change and has the motivation. Otherwise they start and fail and that discourages them even more.
What if after you get to the lowest or targeted weight, the individual starts doing weight lifting and clean up the diet at least 50-60%
Well, if they could weight lift and clean up their diet, they wouldn't need the drug in the first place.
@@RoughNeckDelta that’s not the answer to the question I posted. The argument doctor makes is “ don’t take drugs because they don’t work” with asterisk that the diet stays the same and no exercise.
There is got to be data that shows what happens with people who change the first and begin weight training precisely to keep the body’s internal calorie expenditure higher
In order to gain muscle mass you need to be in a caloric surplus. If you are in a caloric surplus you will gain muscle mass and fat - your weight will go up. If you can figure out exactly how many calories you burn and do not eat more calories than you burn - your weight will remain the same. it will be extremely hard and slow to gain muscle mass. I lost 100 pounds and body scans show I lost 27 pounds of lean body mass too. I lowered my BMR and because of the less weight I now have to walk much longer to burn the same amount of calories. Without this med I will not feel full anymore and I will start to eat more again
Wouldnt it be better to weight train while losing weight to protect your muscle?
@niller2006 same thing happens to me, I get on a diet, lose weight and then it goes back up to the same or slightly more. I was on plant based diet as well for over 5 years. Same story.
However, I did achieve a significant body recomposition and even though I’m same 225 instead of 200 as I want to be, I look much more muscular with 21%BF. So because I’m close to being 50, I was peeking into these DLP1 drugs. Not pulling the trigger any time soon, but still curious.
Patients are aware that this is a lifelong drug if they wish to maintain their weight
According to the charts it was still an unhealthy weight.
And yet patients would rather take this drug forever than fix lifestyle habits, insanity
So how do all these movie stars get so skinny after taking the jab?
They have big bank accounts to spend on personal trainers and chefs.
Same way everyone gets slim - by not eating like a pig
Next infinite money making drug.
This video makes perfect sense.
I suppose most obese people are too ill advised, or too entrenched in their ways, to switch to a low calorie density unprocessed plant based diet.
Combined with all the other tips. Eg Big breakfast, small supper. Drink lots of water. Physical activity.
This video is VERY misleading and factually incorrect.
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing".
It's basically a tool to help you kickstart your healthier habits...
That's not how it's marketed though.
@@Momfasa "Miracle cures" sell way more
@@MomfasaThat’s not my problem. If the public doesn’t want to understand, they won’t no matter how much you explain.
Yes but people don’t see it that way. Everyone wants a miracle cure but don’t actually want to put in any real work or sacrifice. These people aren’t obese by accident and they wouldn’t need the drugs in the first place if they had even the slightest amount of self discipline.
Please talk in a normal pitch, it's very hard to listen to you.
What's with the country grammar?
sounds fine to me, y'all...
Вы серьезно, иврит. Есть белое и все остальное. Белых русских ещё достаточно, сосредоточтесь на белых, иначе всё станет чёрным, причём и для чёрных белые единственная надежда.