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Anyone else feel guilty for using a drug to lose weight?

SaraMom3 Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 5:24 AM 20 replies 933 viewsPage 3 of 4
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Jan 30, 2026 at 9:39 AM#11

Moderator note: Great discussion, everyone. Just a reminder to keep things civil and evidence-based.

Thread quality is excellent — keep it up. 👍

Last edited: Jan 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Jan 30, 2026 at 9:56 AM#12

Clinical perspective on Anyone else feel guilty for using a drug:

I have managed roughly 300 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that proper titration prevents most adverse events.

For this specific question, I would recommend: reviewing the relevant clinical guidelines.

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Jan 30, 2026 at 10:13 AM#13
Admin said:
Just a reminder to keep things civil and evidence-based

I respect Admin perspective but I think this oversimplifies things a bit. Re: Anyone else feel guilty for — the effect size varies considerably by population.

I am not saying Admin wrong entirely — just that the picture is more nuanced than a blanket statement. The STEP data specifically shows dose-dependent variation.

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Jan 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM#14

Reading this thread on Anyone else feel guilty hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 273 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 48 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about Anyone else feel — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

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Jan 30, 2026 at 10:47 AM#15

Bookmarked 📌 The Anyone else feel info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.

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