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MaltedTea · June 2020

Two things are true:

* Yes, I did say "Having the discussion here seems quite a bit reckless to me." --> It still does
* Yes, you are offering objective, factual - albeit regionally - information on a pharmaceutical product. --> You still are

That said, the reckless part is directed at us both. My post was not to personally slight you @paperpudding nor for me to continue posting in this thread.

To me, we're (even now) furthering a discussion based on the original and ridiculous context of the suggestion given by the OP's aunt (which was to steal her mother's prescription, and - lost in this conversation thus far - somehow figure out appropriate dosing for herself...all while not risking her mother's health or her own).

You did address the unethical nature of this twice yet the OP long since dropped the idea of using the product on the first page of this thread. Continued discussion of its usage is, in my opinion, not helpful to the OP who has been carrying on with her weight loss journey quite well based on her posted metrics.

But that's just me: perhaps I'm a sensitive nelly when it comes to clinical matters and perhaps I could have used a more nuanced word rather than "reckless."

TLDR: As you said, metformin may be prescribed for weight loss (depending on the country). As I said, should the OP want to explore pharmaceutical products for weight loss, she should discuss it with her healthcare team.

PAV8888 · June 2020

The ongoing discussion may be making it sound as potentially something to explore to someone under pressure.

And yet if the OP had never been distracted into faster weight loss schemes starting last November she would have probably gone on to this June ahead of where she now finds herself.

Sigh. Pharmaceuticals are unlikely to help the OP control her weight over the next 30+ years.

PUTTING IN THE WORK and EFFORT to develop a new relationship with food and movement might.

Sorting out various mental baggage that is conflated with weight management may help too!

😍😘

UmaMageswarymfp · June 2020

littlegreenparrot1 wrote: »

Regarding self image - it can be difficult to learn to accept the way we are built.

It doesn't matter how much weight I lose, I'll never have the same shape and proportions as Kate Moss.
I can however work on being the best version of me that I can get to.

I found it really helpful when I started concentrating on what my body could do, rather than what it looks like.
I can control my training and whether or not I achieve my goals, whereas the thighs aren't going anywhere quickly.

The confidence boost I get from finishing a race is phenomenal, it transfers into other areas of life and makes me feel like I can achieve anything. It makes me respect myself (physically and mentally) more, and what it looks like becomes a lot less important.
It also makes me more resilient to other people's comments. They might think my backside looks fat in those leggings, but if they can't keep up they can sod off!

I would suggest it's worth giving it a try, find a cool obstacle course race or something for the autumn. There is an inflatable one that is the greatest fun 😆

Omg that’s so cool you’re very inspiring and yes funnily enough, I’ve signed up for a 5km marathon but due to corona it’s postponed I’m kinda training for that actually. Mostly being lazy but I’m also trying to train 😂😂😂

UmaMageswarymfp · June 2020

Also omg this thread took a turn, guys do not worry I’m not dumb enough to try some drugs to make me lose weight. Especially when it’s associated with my moms medications . I’m against any drugs that claims to make people lose weight, even if it’s prescribed I’m still very skeptical about it. It’s just a nice info I learnt that Metformin helps with weight loss. Nothing crazy. Thank you for engaging with me in this thread.

paperpudding · June 2020

TLDR: As you said, metformin may be prescribed for weight loss (depending on the country). As I said, should the OP want to explore pharmaceutical products for weight loss, she should discuss it with her healthcare team.

not just as you said - just as everyone, including me, said.

Nobody said otherwise. OP was never going to do otherwise.

You seem getting on your high horse about something nobody condoned or implied in any way.

I am leaving this now so as not to further derail the topic -as OP said, this thread took a turn and I have no intention of continuing to further that.

Good Luck Uma.

Diatonic12 · July 2020

Uma, how's everything going for you.

HeidiCooksSupper · July 2020

Your aunt, besides being rude, is just full of baloney.

I'm going to respond to each of them one at a time.

UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »

1. Liposuction

Liposuction really only works for spot reduction of surface fat deposits. It is not used for weight loss, is major surgery, and has many possible complications.

2. Injection for weight loss which costs 400 USD

I assume she is talking about lipotropic injections which are basically vitamins, especially B12. They must be used in concert with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to keep side effects at bay and none of the ingredients have been shown to enhance weight loss in research.

3. Amway product ( her cousin lost weight because of some magical drink)

Ah, Amway. One of the oldest and most firmly established multi-level-marketing companies (glorified pyramid scheme, barely legal ponzi scheme). No, there is no Amway, GNC, Vitamin Store, Beach Body, NOOM, etc. product that will cause weight loss long term. Some might make you lose some water weight. Some might speed you up a bit but you can just drink some coffee or tea and get the same effect. Old amphetamine-based diet pills are illegal in many countries.

4. Steal Metformin from my mom and take 1 tablet everyday. Metformin is a diabetic meds . My mom has diabetes yep

I've taken multiple Metformin every day for years. Oh, would that it really worked for weight loss! Sadly, you can remain quite "well rounded" on Metformin. I'm living proof.

5. Cut out rice completely forever.

Rice calories are no more likely to fatten you up than other calories. Eat 1 cup less cooked rice a day and you will save about 220 calories. In one year, at that rate, you could lose about 11 kilos. Oh, wait, you already did better than that.

6. Stop doing gym because it’s making my upper body look bigger ( losing my femininity)

Women don't suddenly become bulky weight builders and no one develops that sinewy, muscle builder look without hours in the gym every day.

Just tell her you are going to stick to your own methods which are to eat less and move more -- the only things that work. (Then start taking bets in the pool for when she starts complaining you are too skinny!)

Dayannahernandez30 · August 2020

Tell her if she pays the lipo you will go..

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