| Title: |
How We Lost 100 Pounds! |
| Authors: |
FINAN, EILEEN; ROEDEL, ABBY; RUST, TORY; FRIEDMAN, AMANDA; SCOTT, JOSH; DEZELLAR, KATY |
| Source: |
People; 1/12/2026, Vol. 105 Issue 1, p30-37, 8p, 16 Color Photographs |
| Subject Terms: |
WEIGHT loss; GLUCAGON-like peptide-1 agonists; REGULATION of body weight; DISCRIMINATION against overweight persons; LIFESTYLES; THERAPEUTICS; OBESITY; ORAL medication |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the personal weight loss journeys of seven individuals, highlighting their experiences with and without GLP-1 medications, which are used for weight management. It notes that 37% of American adults are considered obese, a decrease from previous years, and that the use of weight-loss injectables has significantly increased, particularly among women and older adults. The article discusses the anticipated availability of oral GLP-1 medications and the potential societal implications, including concerns about body shaming and the misuse of these drugs for non-medical weight loss. Each individual's story illustrates diverse paths to health, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes alongside medication, while also addressing the challenges and triumphs they faced throughout their journeys. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |