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Weight loss drug stigma shows society still holds negative attitudes towards body weight and obesity (theconversation.com)
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[โ€“] stretch2m@infosec.pub 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I struggled for the last 20 years to get my weight under control, finally resulting in dangerous cholesterol levels. After starting Zephound in May 2025, I have lost 80 pounds, and my last blood work was excellent. I've never felt better. But I definitely don't want to advertise how I lost the weight because of this "cheating" opinion. I hate that I feel obligated to hide it, like it's a dirty secret. Why can't people just be happy that others ate working to improve their health?

[โ€“] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 3 points 1 week ago

First off, congratulations. I think people are just wankers to be honest. There's this ingrained idea that you have to drag others down. Health and in particular fitness, including weight loss isn't about how you get there but that you're there. Fuck everyone sitting in their ivory towers judging.

[โ€“] oneser@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

People felt the same when tinder was first a thing in my opinion. They were ashamed they met online, but it's now such commonplace that no one really cares. I'd expect the same to happen here.

Congrats!

[โ€“] ryannathans@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Somewhat of a negative attitude towards unhealthy things is probably a good thing..

[โ€“] derpgon@programming.dev 4 points 1 week ago

Well, it is not as black and white as you might think. If I simplify it a lot, going from 200 pounds to 120 can prolong my life by 10 years I wouldn't mind losing 2 by doing it.

It doesn't just make a number go down, it leads to less strain on basically every component of your body. Muscles, bones, joints, organs, you name it. Lower blood pressure, better blood work, less strain on the system. High weight is the culprit for a lot of problems rather than just being a number and occupying more space.