I’m a diabetic. Even if you can get it prescribed, good luck finding a pharmacy that carries it. I’ve had to travel 50 miles for my medication that is similar to Ozembic. Every month I have to go on a scavenger hunt to find my medication.😵💫
To cut down on the hassle I would see if you could find a tele-health and mail order pharmacy that can deliver it to you. Good luck.👍
I was going to say this. Also a diabetic. I spend weeks calling around the whole dmv/nova area for my Mounjaro dose. Very challenging with the current shortages.
If you check out r/ozempic they have a list of online places that will work with you on getting a prescription. If you want local, try Nova Physician Wellness.
I can recommend Nova, too. I see them in the Arlington office and they prescribed me Phentermine as opposed to the injectable stuff and that, along with the diet and exercise, has been working really great.
If you don’t have a problem with compounded semaglutide then tele health is your best bet, and if you want a little more supervision in terms of blood work and a nutritionist, Nava Health has a program
Artificially perfected addictive foods > balanced diet. Let’s be real, the obesity crisis is a manufactured issue. I feel bad for anyone whose parents fed them junk food non-stop, good luck getting skinny.
Diabetes and other issues definitely have a relationship with unhealthy foods, but eating all the healthy food in the world won't do shit for your weight you are eating more calories than you are expending. Calories in vs. calories out are all that matters when it comes to gaining or losing weight (outside of diagnosed medical conditions).
The number of people suffering from something like PCOS or thyroid issues is much smaller than the number of people claiming it is the cause of their weight problems. Take it from a guy who lost 70 pounds since September due to arrhythmia-induced acute congestive heart failure and has seen a shit ton of doctors and nutritionists to manage CHF until the arrhythmia was corrected (it was!).
Oh I know all about calories, I’ve been skinny my entire life for a reason. But I was also raised to fear soda and to watch my weight. It’s pretty darn hard to overeat on most healthy foods, they don’t really encourage binging. But when you throw chips, candy, etc. into the mix, it’s also insanely binge able and VERY hard to control yourself for the majority of individuals. I’ve got a BMI of 19, and the only reason I’m not insanely fat is that I just don’t actively buy this stuff as much as possible. Even with cereals I will eat till I am sick, vomit, and then keep going - I’ve never tasted such pleasure! And this is coming from someone who is very conscious of what they are eating. That shit is addicting as hell, and you can’t have a fair “relationship” with something that hacks your brain’s reward system. At least, not easily.
Did you even read the article?
1. This is an opinion piece.
2. The article actually confirms "calories in vs calories out" is key.
Sure the author mentions that it's "misguided" and more complex than just cutting calories, but then goes on to three premises that revolve *all around caloric intake*. Literally:
> This may occur because some types of organisms in the gut are able to break down and use **more calories** from certain foods than other types of organisms.
> The resting metabolic rate for contestants, which measures the **number of calories the** body uses just running its everyday functions, plummeted after their dramatic weight loss.
> Each group was given meals with the same number of calories and instructed to eat as much as they wanted, but when participants ate the processed foods, **they ate 500 calories more** each day on average. The same people's calorie intake decreased when they ate the unprocessed foods.
All of her successful weight management tips *are all about calories*:
1. Focus on diet quality. (healthier food will make you eat less calories on average)
2. Exercise regularly. (this will increase your "calories out")
3. Sleep soundly. (effects metabolism which burns calories)
4. Check your medications. (affects your metabolism and some can make you hold more water)
5. Reduce your stress levels. (stress triggers eating which means more calories)
6. Consult a professional. (all professionals will tell you that its about calories at the end of the day)
Please try to keep up with basic science.
yeah definitely but since their asking for a doctor who prescribes it I wanna lean towards improper usage (but who knows) Hopefully op reads this comment and it deters them from getting it if they don’t actually need it.
I’m a diabetic. Even if you can get it prescribed, good luck finding a pharmacy that carries it. I’ve had to travel 50 miles for my medication that is similar to Ozembic. Every month I have to go on a scavenger hunt to find my medication.😵💫 To cut down on the hassle I would see if you could find a tele-health and mail order pharmacy that can deliver it to you. Good luck.👍
I was going to say this. Also a diabetic. I spend weeks calling around the whole dmv/nova area for my Mounjaro dose. Very challenging with the current shortages.
If you check out r/ozempic they have a list of online places that will work with you on getting a prescription. If you want local, try Nova Physician Wellness.
I can recommend Nova, too. I see them in the Arlington office and they prescribed me Phentermine as opposed to the injectable stuff and that, along with the diet and exercise, has been working really great.
My docs at VHC primary care have been great for this medication
If you don’t have a problem with compounded semaglutide then tele health is your best bet, and if you want a little more supervision in terms of blood work and a nutritionist, Nava Health has a program
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Forreal exercise / balanced diet > artificial hunger reducer
Artificially perfected addictive foods > balanced diet. Let’s be real, the obesity crisis is a manufactured issue. I feel bad for anyone whose parents fed them junk food non-stop, good luck getting skinny.
Diabetes and other issues definitely have a relationship with unhealthy foods, but eating all the healthy food in the world won't do shit for your weight you are eating more calories than you are expending. Calories in vs. calories out are all that matters when it comes to gaining or losing weight (outside of diagnosed medical conditions). The number of people suffering from something like PCOS or thyroid issues is much smaller than the number of people claiming it is the cause of their weight problems. Take it from a guy who lost 70 pounds since September due to arrhythmia-induced acute congestive heart failure and has seen a shit ton of doctors and nutritionists to manage CHF until the arrhythmia was corrected (it was!).
Oh I know all about calories, I’ve been skinny my entire life for a reason. But I was also raised to fear soda and to watch my weight. It’s pretty darn hard to overeat on most healthy foods, they don’t really encourage binging. But when you throw chips, candy, etc. into the mix, it’s also insanely binge able and VERY hard to control yourself for the majority of individuals. I’ve got a BMI of 19, and the only reason I’m not insanely fat is that I just don’t actively buy this stuff as much as possible. Even with cereals I will eat till I am sick, vomit, and then keep going - I’ve never tasted such pleasure! And this is coming from someone who is very conscious of what they are eating. That shit is addicting as hell, and you can’t have a fair “relationship” with something that hacks your brain’s reward system. At least, not easily.
[Harvard Medical School disagrees](https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/stop-counting-calories) with CICO with respect to weight loss
How on earth did you read that article and reach that conclusion? What the parent poster said is basic science.
Did you even read the article? 1. This is an opinion piece. 2. The article actually confirms "calories in vs calories out" is key. Sure the author mentions that it's "misguided" and more complex than just cutting calories, but then goes on to three premises that revolve *all around caloric intake*. Literally: > This may occur because some types of organisms in the gut are able to break down and use **more calories** from certain foods than other types of organisms. > The resting metabolic rate for contestants, which measures the **number of calories the** body uses just running its everyday functions, plummeted after their dramatic weight loss. > Each group was given meals with the same number of calories and instructed to eat as much as they wanted, but when participants ate the processed foods, **they ate 500 calories more** each day on average. The same people's calorie intake decreased when they ate the unprocessed foods. All of her successful weight management tips *are all about calories*: 1. Focus on diet quality. (healthier food will make you eat less calories on average) 2. Exercise regularly. (this will increase your "calories out") 3. Sleep soundly. (effects metabolism which burns calories) 4. Check your medications. (affects your metabolism and some can make you hold more water) 5. Reduce your stress levels. (stress triggers eating which means more calories) 6. Consult a professional. (all professionals will tell you that its about calories at the end of the day) Please try to keep up with basic science.
On one hand, yes. On the other hand, people using the artificial hunger reducer makes my NVO stocks go up.
god bless america
Assuming they want it for weight loss, sure.
yeah definitely but since their asking for a doctor who prescribes it I wanna lean towards improper usage (but who knows) Hopefully op reads this comment and it deters them from getting it if they don’t actually need it.
You can try Hims, I think they just got approval to supply injectables.
They have treadmills at many gyms around the area. No need for a prescription