Ozempic killed the Body Positivity Movement :P

TL;DR:

? Body positivity shift? Many advocates now use Ozempic.

? Health ≠ one-size-fits-all. Fitness matters, but so does avoiding obesity risks.

? Effort matters. True body positivity promotes health, not excuses.

? Ozempic helps, but diet & exercise are still key.

? Was it self-acceptance or avoiding hard work? ??

? Ozempic won’t do the work for you—build strength, eat well, and stay consistent. DM me ‘FIT’ to start your real transformation!

For years, the body positivity movement preached “health at every size,” rejecting the idea that weight loss was necessary for well-being.

But with the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, some of the loudest voices in that space are suddenly… quiet. Or even openly using these meds themselves.

It raises a fair question: Was it really about self-acceptance, or just about not wanting to do what's required?

Now, let’s be clear—I'm a big proponent of body positivity or Healthy at Every Size as its better known.

Overall health comes down to a lot more factors than just our levels of body fat.

Fitness comes in many shapes and sizes.

A 2022 study in the International Journal of Obesity found that men with 22-27% body fat and women with around 35% had the best longevity outcomes.

That’s a far cry from the extremes on either side—being shredded like a magazine cover isn’t necessary for health, but neither is it wise to ignore the risks of obesity and inactivity.

And that’s where body positivity dropped the ball in some circles online.

It should have been about promoting fitness and effort, not an excuse to ignore the impact of poor health habits and crazy food eating challenges.

Movement matters. Strength matters. Taking care of yourself matters.

Ozempic isn't going to do the job alone. No transformation happens without the discipline of eating well and exercising regularly.

But if Ozempic is helping some take more consistent action and implement those basic fundamentals, great.

There are trade-offs I won't get into here - like the fact 70% discontinue the drug within two years and gain the weight back - but it's a net positive overall, IMO.

Maybe the lesson here is that it was never about rejecting weight loss—it was about not being able to do it.

What do you think? Drop your thoughts below ??

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