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Emeritus Prof Christopher May
Emeritus Prof Christopher May
@ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us  ·  activity timestamp 5 hours ago

The regulars at the gym I go to twice a week have noticed no real new year resolution driven surge of new members this year... and we wondered why?

Our best guess was the impact of weight-loss drugs; giving people a different route rather than gym training, to pushing weight loss as a news year commitment.

Not sure if that accounts for all of the absence(s) but it is very noticeable this year compared to others.

#WeightLoss #gym #pharmaceuticals

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Emeritus Prof Christopher May
Emeritus Prof Christopher May
@ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us  ·  activity timestamp 5 hours ago

The regulars at the gym I go to twice a week have noticed no real new year resolution driven surge of new members this year... and we wondered why?

Our best guess was the impact of weight-loss drugs; giving people a different route rather than gym training, to pushing weight loss as a news year commitment.

Not sure if that accounts for all of the absence(s) but it is very noticeable this year compared to others.

#WeightLoss #gym #pharmaceuticals

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Hacker News
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@h4ckernews@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c050ljnrv2qo

#HackerNews #slimmingjabs #weightloss #dieters #healthnews #obesity #research

People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain

Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
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Emeritus Prof Christopher May
Emeritus Prof Christopher May
@ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us  ·  activity timestamp last week

A new study, published by the BMJ suggests that the effects of weight-loss drugs last less that two years after cessation of use, with patients (users) regaining weight.

For the pharmaceutical firms this is, of course, good news as it means once people are hooked in to the treatment they'll continue use, but bad news for health sector budgets as it suggests an ongoing financial commitment for many (all) patients prescribed the drugs.

#WeightLoss #BigPharma #NHS #health
https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-085304

The BMJ

Weight regain after cessation of medication for weight management: systematic review and meta-analysis

Objectives To quantify and compare the rate of weight regain after cessation of weight management medications (WMMs) in adults with overweight or obesity. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Study selection Trial registries and databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane, Web of Science, and trial registries) were searched from inception until February 2025 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomised trials, and observational studies that included WMM (≥8 weeks) with follow-up for ≥4 weeks after cessation of treatment in adults with overweight or obesity. Comparators were any non-drug weight loss intervention or placebo. Data extraction and synthesis The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Two independent reviewers screened titles, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool for RCTs and the ROBINS-I tool for non-randomised trials. Data were analysed using mixed effect, meta-regression, and time-to-event models. Weight regain after cessation of WMM was compared with that reported after cessation of behavioural weight management programmes (BWMPs). Main outcome measures The primary outcome was rate of weight regain from end of treatment, with associated changes in cardiometabolic markers as a secondary outcome. Results Of the 9288 titles screened, 37 studies (63 intervention arms, 9341 participants) were included. Average treatment duration was 39 (range 11-176) weeks, with average follow-up of 32 (4-104) weeks. The average monthly rate of weight regain was 0.4 kg (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.3 to 0.5) (mixed model 0.3 kg (0.2 to 0.4) monthly v control in RCTs). All cardiometabolic markers were projected to return to baseline within 1.4 years after the cessation of WMM. Weight regain was faster after WMM than after BWMP (by 0.3 kg (0.22 to 0.34) monthly), independent of initial weight loss. Estimates and precision were robust in sensitivity analyses. Conclusions This review found that cessation of WMM is followed by rapid weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on cardiometabolic markers. Regain after WMM was faster than after BWMP. These findings suggest caution in short term use of these drugs without a more comprehensive approach to weight management. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42024532069. Data may be made available to investigators upon request by email to the corresponding author.
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Hacker News
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@h4ckernews@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price war

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/05/novo-nordisk-launches-wegovy-weight-loss-pill-us-price-war

#HackerNews #NovoNordisk #Wegovy #WeightLoss #PriceWar #USHealthcare

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

📣 #Boston, Malden & beyond—let’s move! 👟

🎉I’m excited to launch my brand-new inclusive indoor group #fitness class—an 8-week #HIIT series designed to sculpt, energize, and empower every body. We kick off this week to start 2026 strong!

📍 Tuesdays at 6:00 PM | Sept 17 – Oct 22
📌 Malden, MA ( Free Parking)

💬 Know someone who’d love this? Like, share, or tag a friend—and help support local small #business.

➡️To learn more or sign up! 🔗 https://maldenma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29926

#health #Weightloss #exercise #fun

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

🧵📅 New Year—and Still Not Selling False Hope

👟If you’re ready to ditch the health fads and build a truly sustainable foundation, follow me for practical, results-driven fitness tips this year.

I’m entering my 21st year as a fitness professional—and here’s what I offer:

🎯I promise education, transparency, and results grounded in science—not gimmicks.

In an industry where too many business models thrive on confusion…

#Fitness #Coach #Weightloss #Health #Community #SmallBusiness #Boston

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

📣Want sustainable #weightloss? It's consistency, not intensity

With two decades in the #fitness industry, I’ve helped clients lose 5 to 150 pounds—and keep it off. The secret? #Science, support, and zero gimmicks.

🚨Here’s the truth the #diet industry hides: Trying to “burn off” every meal is a recipe for failure. It’s called the “Earn Your Food” mindset, and it’s built around the misleading Net Calories metric.

▶️Watch the #video for the steps on how to build a plan that respects your body.

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
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@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

🧵1/ 🛑 Before You Spend Another Dollar on Weight Loss… Learn About the “Net Calories” Trap

The billion-dollar #weightloss industry thrives on confusion, false hope, and repeat customers.
➡️One of their most misleading tactics? The misuse of “net calories.”

In my 20yrs of experience as a fitness professional, this misunderstood metric is one of the most underreported reasons people abandon their #goals.

🔻The Problem:
Some weight loss and #fitness apps push “net calories” like gospel, feeding…

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp last month

🤔One of the most underrated tools for long term #weightloss? A basic #food scale.

➡️Not for restriction. For awareness. For #education.

💪🏾I’ve lost over 90 pounds and kept it off. For over 20 years as a certified personal trainer, I’ve helped clients lose anywhere from 5 to 150 pounds and keep it off.

🎯When we understand what’s on our plate, we’re not guessing. We’re choosing. And that’s where real, lifelong change begins.

#fitness #fatloss #nutrition #Boston #health #lifestyle #coach

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
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@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp last month

🔥 PSA: Long-Term #WeightLoss Is Achievable

✅First step: Skip the pseudoscience. Ditch the gimmicks. Ignore the grifters.

💪🏾 With 20+ years as a certified personal trainer, I’ve helped real people lose 5 to 120+ pounds—and more importantly, keep it off.

▶️In this video, I break down:
• #FatLoss vs. #Muscle Gain (and why the scale lies)
• Cardio & Overtraining (what most people get wrong)
• Why Consistency > Intensity for real, lasting change

#health #science #nutrition #fitness #boston

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thezerobit
thezerobit
@thezerobit@anticapitalist.party  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

If you don't want to see any content around this subject from me, please filter #WeightLoss, I'll try to put it on every toot.

See first thread for background and context: https://anticapitalist.party/deck/@thezerobit/115294703595691762

TLDR: I'm losing weight so I can live longer
- no calorie counting
- no time restrictions
- 3 meals a day
- not ketogenic
- regular walks for exercise

Progress: 2.5 months in and I've continued to lose weight at a constant rate of around 11 pounds (5 kg) per month 1/n

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thezerobit
@thezerobit@anticapitalist.party  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

Based on every other dieting experience, I expected to plateau at around 10 lbs of weight loss, but I've nearly tripled that.

What do I actually eat? Breakfast is usually plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit or granola. This keeps me satiated until lunch (even though its like 200-300 kcal). Lunch is usually a serving of cottage cheese with peach slices (also ~200 kcal). Sometimes lunch is 4 small-ish tacos from a nearby taqueria (kcal unknown). 2/n

#WeightLoss

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thezerobit
@thezerobit@anticapitalist.party replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

My breakfast and lunch are flexible, sometimes lunch is a reasonable amount of leftovers from fridge.

For dinner, I just eat whatever we're having, normal food, normal serving size. I try to avoid getting seconds, definitely don't "eat until stuffed". I'm usually pretty hungry by the time I start eating, so dinners have been consistently delicious. I'll have a scoop of normal ice cream for dessert. 5-7 grams of psyllium husk fiber supplement.

3/n

#WeightLoss

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thezerobit
thezerobit
@thezerobit@anticapitalist.party  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

If you don't want to see any content around this subject from me, please filter #WeightLoss, I'll try to put it on every toot.

See first thread for background and context: https://anticapitalist.party/deck/@thezerobit/115294703595691762

TLDR: I'm losing weight so I can live longer
- no calorie counting
- no time restrictions
- 3 meals a day
- not ketogenic
- regular walks for exercise

Progress: 2.5 months in and I've continued to lose weight at a constant rate of around 11 pounds (5 kg) per month 1/n

thezerobit
thezerobit
@thezerobit@anticapitalist.party replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

Based on every other dieting experience, I expected to plateau at around 10 lbs of weight loss, but I've nearly tripled that.

What do I actually eat? Breakfast is usually plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit or granola. This keeps me satiated until lunch (even though its like 200-300 kcal). Lunch is usually a serving of cottage cheese with peach slices (also ~200 kcal). Sometimes lunch is 4 small-ish tacos from a nearby taqueria (kcal unknown). 2/n

#WeightLoss

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thezerobit
thezerobit
@thezerobit@anticapitalist.party  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

If you don't want to see any content around this subject from me, please filter #WeightLoss, I'll try to put it on every toot.

See first thread for background and context: https://anticapitalist.party/deck/@thezerobit/115294703595691762

TLDR: I'm losing weight so I can live longer
- no calorie counting
- no time restrictions
- 3 meals a day
- not ketogenic
- regular walks for exercise

Progress: 2.5 months in and I've continued to lose weight at a constant rate of around 11 pounds (5 kg) per month 1/n

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 5 months ago

📣Fun Fitness Fact:
Where does the fat actually go?💨

➡️ It’s one of the most common questions I get from long-term clients—and the answer surprises most people.

❌It doesn’t melt. You don’t sweat it out. And it’s definitely not torched by a magic supplement.

🎥 Check out this video to learn what really happens when you lose fat.

#weightloss #fatloss #personaltrainer #health #nutrition #science #facts #boston #northshorema #exercisescience #health

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
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@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 6 months ago

🔥Battle ropes—great for indoor or outdoor training. Low-cost gear, high impact. At Malden’s #Fitness Court, I walk through grip techniques and rope variations you can build on—whether you’re just getting started or leveling up.

At 50 years young, I know: strength is for everyone. 💯

#outdoors #weightloss #exercise#healthequity#Boston #northshorema #coach #fun #cardio #northshorema #over50 #accessibility #community

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
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@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 6 months ago

📣 Pro Tip: Ditch the Daily Weigh-Ins!
➡️ Weekly trends > daily noise.

📚 Fun fact: Studies show that consistency—not gimmicks, shortcuts, or fads—is one of the biggest predictors of long-term weight loss success.

#weightloss #fitness #facts #nutrition #personaltrainer #mentalhealth#Boston #health #coach #tips

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 7 months ago

🎉Sustainable, Long-Term Weight Loss Success! 🎉

This message truly made my day.🙌🏽

🎯My online client didn’t just hit her goal—she built the mindset and habits to keep it for good. That’s the power of real coaching: it’s not just about numbers; it’s about believing in someone’s potential and helping them believe in it too.

➡️ No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just lasting change.

✅Never give up on your goals. You are worth it.

#weightloss #fitness#Boston #health#Nutrition #lifestyle #gym #inspiration

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
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@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 7 months ago

😅From Slams to Smiles: Real HIIT, Real People, Real #Fun

💪🏾Highlights from this week’s inclusive Body-Sculpting Class in Malden. So proud of this team—all abilities, all backgrounds, all heart.❤️

#inclusion #HealthEquity #workout#Fitness#Community #weightloss #smile #malden#Boston

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