Idk some see it as using it in excess due to body image issues in Hollywood but a lot it seems like its always a thinly veiled shot at the body positive movement whenever I see this mentioned. The South park episode I’m sure helped fuel this. Hell of a lot of moralizing over ozempic in general and people not losing weight the “right way”. thats-why-im-confused

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    No, weight loss isn’t a punishment, divine or otherwise. I think it’s good if there’s easier solutions than having to drag yourself through different methods just to lose a few pounds here and there but never make any progress that makes you happy. But that’s not what I was getting at. The problem I have with ozempic is that it’s produced with the same resources that insulin is, and in favor of more profit, the company making ozempic had a long-ish shortage on insulin production this year. Ozempic isn’t necessary to survive, while insulin very much is. While I don’t want to blame people for using it, I find myself doing so in spite of knowing better. I posted to vent my anger at the drug and its producers, but I also wanted to explain that while I know better, I still feel resentful at people for taking ozempic. It’s not a logical feeling, and I am very aware of that.

    Edit: I saw you edited your comment, so I’d just like to say I agree with the assessment that weight loss isn’t supposed to be a punishment for overeating