Craziest thing you’ll read today
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UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »20 kg in a year is a good pace - that is around 44 lb or slightly under a lb per week. Whatever you are doing is working.
It aint broke - no need to fix it.
I lost at a slower pace - 10 kg in 10 months.
of the suggestions
Metformin is sometimes used in weight management, not just for diabetics. So taking it could make sense for some people
However obviously that doenst mean just take somebody elses prescription medication.
None of the other suggestions make any sense at all.
Really? Do you have any idea on how Metformin helps? Is it because of the sugar control
Yes really.
Am not sure how it works or what the criteria for its suitability are - but it is sometimes used in weight control for non diabetics.
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UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/Serena_Williams_at_the_Australian_Open_2015.jpg
Just wanted to say that broad shoulders on a girl are f$&@ing awesome and that your aunt is full of sh!$.
Sorry for the spicy language!
I’d love to lose 20k in one year doing it the healthy way!
You think so? I hate my shoulders sigh I’m trying to accept it since I can't change it
Be proud of what you look like now. I had the most amazing body when young. I'm 54 now and find it hard at times to accept I can't wear as short a skirt (or won't), that my boobs aren't as perky ( I breast fed 2 babies and lost and gained weight.. then there is age) and my legs aren't as perfect as they were back then. LOVE what you have NOW. Please listen. You won't be young forever and you are perfect no matter your weight.
This is so helpful and scary at the same time. I actually can’t seem to love myself and I don’t wanna regret later on
I can relate to this ^^ I am aware that my view of myself is not great; I know that being aware of that is an important step, but figuring out how to change it is much harder. I wish I could give you some advice on how to improve that because I know from my own experience the difficulties that poor self image bring into our lives; but all I can offer is that its a good thing that you can recognize it and don't give up on fighting those negative thoughts or trying to change it.
You and I might be in the same boat on this, too: I think a lot of my negatives views of myself were ingrained into me as a child due to negative comments that I routinely had tossed carelessly at me by various family members in my life, especially my grandmother. People have no idea how much their opinions can warp the worldview of a child! My grandmother's comments gave my 10 year old self the impression that it didn't matter what else I achieved in life, because I was fat, I was therefore a failure, and that's a self impression that is still haunting me 30 years later.8 -
bmeadows380 wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/Serena_Williams_at_the_Australian_Open_2015.jpg
Just wanted to say that broad shoulders on a girl are f$&@ing awesome and that your aunt is full of sh!$.
Sorry for the spicy language!
I’d love to lose 20k in one year doing it the healthy way!
You think so? I hate my shoulders sigh I’m trying to accept it since I can't change it
Be proud of what you look like now. I had the most amazing body when young. I'm 54 now and find it hard at times to accept I can't wear as short a skirt (or won't), that my boobs aren't as perky ( I breast fed 2 babies and lost and gained weight.. then there is age) and my legs aren't as perfect as they were back then. LOVE what you have NOW. Please listen. You won't be young forever and you are perfect no matter your weight.
This is so helpful and scary at the same time. I actually can’t seem to love myself and I don’t wanna regret later on
I can relate to this ^^ I am aware that my view of myself is not great; I know that being aware of that is an important step, but figuring out how to change it is much harder. I wish I could give you some advice on how to improve that because I know from my own experience the difficulties that poor self image bring into our lives; but all I can offer is that its a good thing that you can recognize it and don't give up on fighting those negative thoughts or trying to change it.
You and I might be in the same boat on this, too: I think a lot of my negatives views of myself were ingrained into me as a child due to negative comments that I routinely had tossed carelessly at me by various family members in my life, especially my grandmother. People have no idea how much their opinions can warp the worldview of a child! My grandmother's comments gave my 10 year old self the impression that it didn't matter what else I achieved in life, because I was fat, I was therefore a failure, and that's a self impression that is still haunting me 30 years later.
I am so sorry that you had to go through that and I hope you heal from your grandma’s vicious words soon I can totally relate , I’m still young but my entire childhood I was big and I got bullied a lot in school because of that. I started growing thick skin( literally LOL) will put a facade on and pretend it didn’t get to me but it definitely did deep inside and gave me a reward called depression . I’m also kind of glad for the bullies because now I’m looking forward to actually chnage instead of eating myself to death . Now my self esteem is so low but yk what they say “fake till you make it” hopefully I’ll MAKE IT one day and actually be confident 😕 6 -
First off I get the shoulder thing. My shoulders have always been as broad as my brother's who is 4 inches taller than me. I also seem to be able to develop them just by looking at weights haha. So I feel your pain there. While toned shoulders are beautiful it's hard when that's what you see when you look in the mirror. But we must learn to embrace these things.
Now onto your aunt holy heck. Never take someone's meds. Geez that's ridiculous. All her other stuff just ignore. You've done an amazing job losing what you have safely and sanely. People will always have opinions just do what you're comfortable with. Weight loss and fitness takes hard work and perseverance. Just stick with it3 -
paperpudding wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »20 kg in a year is a good pace - that is around 44 lb or slightly under a lb per week. Whatever you are doing is working.
It aint broke - no need to fix it.
I lost at a slower pace - 10 kg in 10 months.
of the suggestions
Metformin is sometimes used in weight management, not just for diabetics. So taking it could make sense for some people
However obviously that doenst mean just take somebody elses prescription medication.
None of the other suggestions make any sense at all.
Really? Do you have any idea on how Metformin helps? Is it because of the sugar control
Yes really.
Am not sure how it works or what the criteria for its suitability are - but it is sometimes used in weight control for non diabetics.
Not sure what someone is disagreeing with ( unless they think I am sure of the medications mechanism but won't share it? )
Metformin is sometimes used in weight management for non diabetics, that is objective statement of fact, not my opinion.
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God no, taking metformin without a prescription could absolutely crater your blood sugar level and cause you a medical emergency. Weight loss does not have to be fast especially if you don't want to deal with loose saggy skin. Amway is garbage, stay away. Injections sound scary and unsafe. Lipo can also have medical complications. As for rice... if you are having any blood sugar issues, basmati is best and 1/2 cup is a serving. Always eat with protein.
Auntie needs to mind her own business.7 -
I didn't disagree (well, at least not clicking the icon) but pharmaceutical discussions on public boards by non-clinicians will forever give me goosebumps. The information you'll get is anecdotal at best ("Well, what worked for me/my friend/my pet's uncle...")
Metformin, at least in North America, is an OFF-LABEL usage for weight loss in non-diabetic populations. Having the discussion here seems quite a bit reckless to me. I can't speak for its indication in other countries but, regardless, prescription meds of any type require a clinical conversation with a healthcare professional familiar with the proposed patient's medical dossier. If appropriate, they get a prescription, whether it's indicated on the product monograph ("on-label" for lack of a better term lol) or off-label.7 -
Just to clarify, although I did already say this but saying it again.
By no means am I suggesting you should just take someone else's prescription medication , like your auntie suggested.
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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 😆6 -
I didn't disagree (well, at least not clicking the icon) but pharmaceutical discussions on public boards by non-clinicians will forever give me goosebumps. The information you'll get is anecdotal at best ("Well, what worked for me/my friend/my pet's uncle...")
Metformin, at least in North America, is an OFF-LABEL usage for weight loss in non-diabetic populations. Having the discussion here seems quite a bit reckless to me. I can't speak for its indication in other countries but, regardless, prescription meds of any type require a clinical conversation with a healthcare professional familiar with the proposed patient's medical dossier. If appropriate, they get a prescription, whether it's indicated on the product monograph ("on-label" for lack of a better term lol) or off-label.
Ok: amendment to my statement.
Metformin is sometimes used as an on label (ie on the PBS for australian readers) prescription medication in my country for weight management in non diabetics.
OF COURSE prescription meds need a clinical conversation with a relevant medical professional - that is why they are available only on prescription.
I dont see how mentioning a medication brought up by OP and making a factual objective statement about it with no recomendations for personal use (in fact the reverse) is in any way reckless.
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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.9 -
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!
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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 😂😂😂5 -
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.10
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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.
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Uma, how's everything going for you.3
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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.
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.2. Injection for weight loss which costs 400 USD
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.3. Amway product ( her cousin lost weight because of some magical drink)
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.4. Steal Metformin from my mom and take 1 tablet everyday. Metformin is a diabetic meds . My mom has diabetes yep
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.5. Cut out rice completely forever.
Women don't suddenly become bulky weight builders and no one develops that sinewy, muscle builder look without hours in the gym every day.6. Stop doing gym because it’s making my upper body look bigger ( losing my femininity)
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!)
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Tell her if she pays the lipo you will go..0
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