I'm definitely planning to watch it! For now, I will just say that you look so fabulous in that gorgeous lilac suit! So glad you didn't wear black or navy.
Thank you for this. I take Oz...u know...for diabetes and am so tired of the constant talk about my weight, other people jealous of me taking the drug etc. I lost some weight but am still basically close to the same clothes size. I had a tummy before and after and my bra band size is exactly the same. Ive had to be so careful. Fortunately the drug has helped with the blood sugar but if you take a high dosage, the digestive system comes to a complete stop, which is absolutely the worst for your health. I have had to push back and only take an increase when my glucose needed it.
Thank you for sharing—I wasn’t aware of the documentary. I’ll be watching and hoping they treat this subject fairly. As someone who chose to stop dieting and “willingly” gained weight the same year these drugs entered the pop culture spotlight, it’s been both heartbreaking and impossible to look away from the media reports. It’s devastating to see how much progress toward fat acceptance and body positivity was undone within months.
For me, the most harmful aspect of these medications is their marketing. It reinforced the notion that obesity itself is a disease and that it can be “cured” with a simple injection. While I think the world is beginning to understand the limitations of these medications (and their true value for helping those with diabetes), it will likely take years to repair the damage caused by this messaging.
1000%!!!! Wow what a journey. I commend you ♡♡♡ probably the hardest year to make this decision in a long time! And I completely agree. There's a world where GLP-1s were marketed responsibly, but that's not the case. The marketing tactics are absolutely unethical. I'm actually writing a piece about this that should come out soon.
I just watched it online. Can't quite remember how I finally found it, but here's the link I ended up at. I searched for it on Hulu tv and couldn't find it. But I'm a librarian and I was determined to find it online! Definitely worth the effort!
How exciting, Virgie!! Fingers crossed it’ll be a critical and social justice-driven anti/capitalist angle the docu will present. I’d love to watch it but am not sure if I can access it anywhere in the UK..
So glad that I finally tracked this down and watched it. Virgie - I was so excited every time you were on, and I was so impressed by your articulate and intelligent comments. (The lilac suit and yellow nails looked great too!) I have to say a lot of the program made me feel sad that the people they highlighted had suffered so much pain for being in larger bodies. But I can understand why they made the choice to take the drugs. I've been a small fat most of my life, and I know the frustration, pain, and anger of being judged constantly for your appearance. I'm 73 and I've finally gotten to a place where I am content with my body, but I'm angry because it shouldn't have been so hard and taken so long.
I'm definitely planning to watch it! For now, I will just say that you look so fabulous in that gorgeous lilac suit! So glad you didn't wear black or navy.
Awww thanks!
Hopeful indeed with the trailer and FUCK yes to you showing up as you and thank you for your work and existence Virgie x
♡♡♡♡♡ Nadia!! Ty
After seeing that trailer I’m super excited to see it! Does not seem to be the Oprah infomercial!
Same, yes!
Thank you for this. I take Oz...u know...for diabetes and am so tired of the constant talk about my weight, other people jealous of me taking the drug etc. I lost some weight but am still basically close to the same clothes size. I had a tummy before and after and my bra band size is exactly the same. Ive had to be so careful. Fortunately the drug has helped with the blood sugar but if you take a high dosage, the digestive system comes to a complete stop, which is absolutely the worst for your health. I have had to push back and only take an increase when my glucose needed it.
Yes 100%! I appreciate you sharing this so much esp the danger of digestive system shutdown.
Thank you for sharing—I wasn’t aware of the documentary. I’ll be watching and hoping they treat this subject fairly. As someone who chose to stop dieting and “willingly” gained weight the same year these drugs entered the pop culture spotlight, it’s been both heartbreaking and impossible to look away from the media reports. It’s devastating to see how much progress toward fat acceptance and body positivity was undone within months.
For me, the most harmful aspect of these medications is their marketing. It reinforced the notion that obesity itself is a disease and that it can be “cured” with a simple injection. While I think the world is beginning to understand the limitations of these medications (and their true value for helping those with diabetes), it will likely take years to repair the damage caused by this messaging.
1000%!!!! Wow what a journey. I commend you ♡♡♡ probably the hardest year to make this decision in a long time! And I completely agree. There's a world where GLP-1s were marketed responsibly, but that's not the case. The marketing tactics are absolutely unethical. I'm actually writing a piece about this that should come out soon.
Can't wait to watch! This is incredible, thanks for sharing. 😍
Thanks Mara!
Good for you, Virgie! I hope your comments are in the doc and can't wait to watch it (well, sorta can wait, but... you know)!
Haha yes! I know exactly and thank you!
Trying to watch it and have not been able to find it? Is it not staying on Hulu?
I just watched it online. Can't quite remember how I finally found it, but here's the link I ended up at. I searched for it on Hulu tv and couldn't find it. But I'm a librarian and I was determined to find it online! Definitely worth the effort!
https://www.hulu.com/series/f22278d1-ef56-40e8-9227-af3a029ca6f4
Anne to the rescue! Thanks :)
Just doin' my job, ma'am.
Ohhh I don't know! I watched it a few days ago.
How exciting, Virgie!! Fingers crossed it’ll be a critical and social justice-driven anti/capitalist angle the docu will present. I’d love to watch it but am not sure if I can access it anywhere in the UK..
Veronika!! I miss you!! I don't know about streaming rights abroad unfortunately.
So glad that I finally tracked this down and watched it. Virgie - I was so excited every time you were on, and I was so impressed by your articulate and intelligent comments. (The lilac suit and yellow nails looked great too!) I have to say a lot of the program made me feel sad that the people they highlighted had suffered so much pain for being in larger bodies. But I can understand why they made the choice to take the drugs. I've been a small fat most of my life, and I know the frustration, pain, and anger of being judged constantly for your appearance. I'm 73 and I've finally gotten to a place where I am content with my body, but I'm angry because it shouldn't have been so hard and taken so long.