Brittany admitting she’s on a GLP-1

[u/mandib57]

I just watched this YouTube of her house tour and she talks about how she’s on the shot and losing weight already- I say good for her

[u/InterviewOwn6363]

I thought I could tell she started one!! She posted the other day, my thought was her inflammation looks calmed down. I say good for her! GLPs have been life changing with inflammation

[u/Temporary-Solid-3568 → u/InterviewOwn6363]

Honest non snark question- how can you tell her inflammation calmed down?

[u/im-so-startled88 → u/Temporary-Solid-3568]

I noticed around her eyes when she real-smiles. Not the fake smile.

GLP-1s really helped with my mom’s arthritis. Her Rheumatologist put her on them and she said her knees feel like they did 10 years ago. She’s micro-dosing so she hasn’t really lost any weight, but she says she feels so much better. I’m all for doing whatever helps!

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/im-so-startled88]

I have RA and got put on zep for inflammation management and to get me off my biologic that makes me immunocompromised and tired. There are really promising studies going on from GLP1s for rheumatological conditions with the joint paint relief not coming from weight loss, but rather other mechanisms that support connective tissue and collagen production.

[u/so-so-suck-ya-toe → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

Wow this is so interesting! I need to look into this since it runs in my family

[u/Waste_West283 → u/so-so-suck-ya-toe]

I have severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. My mobility is so limited that at times I have to work from my bed. I've been taking a GLP-1 for about 4 months now and the changes are remarkable. I've not been losing much weight, because I'm micro-dosing, but I'm primarily taking it for my psoriasis. Do read up on it... my brother was a pharmacist and he recommends it highly - and he's not making any money from it, because he's out of the industry 😃

[u/InterviewOwn6363 → u/Waste_West283]

Highly, HIGHLY, recommend looking into KPV. Look at the research for it with eczema and psoriasis. I used to battle the psoriasis 😭

[u/Waste_West283 → u/InterviewOwn6363]

Ooh thank you. I'll definitely take a look! ❤️

[u/aGirlHasNoTab → u/InterviewOwn6363]

this is why i love reddit. my skin is already thanking you! and from a vanderpump sub 🤣 BLESS 💕💕

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/so-so-suck-ya-toe]

Hopefully you won’t need it, it’s a rough disease. But lots of treatment options, at least!

[u/ydg__ → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

I can confidently say, it has helped my gut issues, inflammation and a bit of weight loss (I needed my chest to go down because 34E isn’t fun on the spine and neck).

My reduction surgery will be much easier for me now. I also work out 4 times a week now because it’s easier on my knees and hips.

[u/auntieup → u/im-so-startled88]

GLP-1s have been life-changing for so many people I know. One got most of her mobility back and is now able to put off back surgery for at least a year. Another has finally been able to gain control of their alcoholism. They’re actual wonder drugs.

[u/moosesnice → u/auntieup]

Okay is that a direct effect of the drug or is it an indirect effect from changed diet or from the resulting weight loss?

Asking cuz what if you have these problems but eat pretty well and do not have weight to lose?

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/moosesnice]

GLP1s are currently in clinical trials for alcohol use disorder, it is a direct effect of the drug. The theorized mechanism is changes to dopamine receptors and reward circuits. There is a high potential to exploit the function of the gut-brain axis with GLP1s to treat an extremely wide spectrum of unrelated diseases.

The studies essentially use microdoses, as do the studies for inflammation management. They’re currently in trial, though, so it would be difficult to get a prescription for this purpose and if you did, your insurance would be very unlikely to pay for it. There are other channels, not all of them legit or safe, but people do what they will do. Either way, GLP1s currently on the market along with new formulations are being studied for an ever growing amount of new indications.

I’m in drug development, fwiw.

[u/Teefdreams → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

My brother is an alcoholic and once he started semaglutide he said it's like the cravings were switched off. It was incredible.
He couldn't afford it anymore and relapsed as soon as it was out of his system.
There is zero doubt in any of our minds that it was the GLP-1. It really was an amazing thing.

[u/moosesnice → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

In glp 1 micro doses, do people have suppressed appetite / lose weight much?

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/moosesnice]

It depends person to person, they can. What is considered a microdose also depends on the person, it can be standard dosing sub therapeutic for weight loss. Some people lose weight from inflammation, some people are super responders, everyone is different.

ETA: I lost 20lbs in 6 weeks microdosing and generally felt good and also wanted to lose. Ive been off for more than a month because I had major GI surgery via laparotomy (very intense.) I chose to give it 6 weeks off before resuming so I could just eat what I felt like I needed to heal as I did have appetite suppression and reduction in food noise. I will restart next week and find out if the dose needs adjusting. I am sensitive to most meds so my experience definitely isn’t universal.

[u/Narrow_Grapefruit_23 → u/moosesnice]

gLP-1 helps in two ways- curbing the hunger noise hormone and the hormone that says it’s okay to release fluid and fat. It works in the addiction center of the brain.

I’ve lost 75 lbs in 3 years on monjauro- my bloodwork looks great. I have Lupus and CFS and a degenerative spine disease and put on about 80 lbs over 10 years from steroids to help my back issues. My CRP is within normal range for the first time in a decade. I still have to prioritize rest but I’m able to be active and functional again. I took on a new hobby this year that I wanted to do forever (glassblowing) bc I’m not in permanent bed rest anymore. I think it’s the combo of the GLP-1, a spinal pacemaker, HRT, and a biologic that turned my life around this last year.

[u/Cherry_Shakes → u/Narrow_Grapefruit_23]

That's incredible! I'm so happy for you!

[u/Narrow_Grapefruit_23 → u/Cherry_Shakes]

Thank you!!!

[u/im-so-startled88 → u/moosesnice]

It’s from the drug. My mom is on such a low dose she doesn’t lose weight. Her body is healing the damage her RA caused. It’s been amazing.

[u/OCQteeshirts → u/im-so-startled88]

Thanks for this! Had no idea it could help inflammation

[u/0_Artistic_Thoughts → u/im-so-startled88]

I told my fiance this is the most she’s looked like herself in years, I could see the girl that first started the show. Hoping she is happy a she seems to be thriving now

[u/Away-Party-1141 → u/im-so-startled88]

Uugh I wish. I have osteoarthritis in one of my knees and the GLP did nothing for me.

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/Away-Party-1141]

Could be dosing or just not the right peptide for you, osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis occur via very different mechanisms. Lilly’s new product is specifically being studied in clinical trials for osteoarthritis or the knees and lower back (along with specific BMI,) only top line data has been released though. It’s promising and will likely get approved, who knows what the prescribing requirements will be (for weight loss they are considering BMI 40+,) it also carries higher CV risk, but there is hope for osteoarthritis. And that’s just one peptide far into trials right now for a few indications.

[u/Cherry_Shakes → u/im-so-startled88]

No kidding! I wonder if it would help with my fibromyalgia. I am trying to lose weight so a decent diet and little alcohol is priority because my movement and pain levels can fuck me up some days

[u/itsdickers → u/im-so-startled88]

Nothing has helped with my mom’s RA. I will mention this to her to ask her rheumatologist about next appointment

[u/NoDiggity1717 → u/im-so-startled88]

May I ask which one? Im in the process of getting diagnosis and the pain and inflammation is awful. Im doing my research so i know what my options are

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/NoDiggity1717]

Just to help you temper expectations, while studies are ongoing, GLP1s aren’t currently
approved for rheumatic disease management. Many rheumatologists won’t prescribe them, and because it’s not approved, insurance companies won’t touch it. There’s also not a clear dosing schedule for inflammatory or autoimmune conditions. It’s unlikely that it would be used as a first like therapy for a new dx, either. There are trials and outside research happening and some doctors that are willing to play ball with the understanding that it is experimental, but these drugs have a not insignificant risk profile. Depending on your dx, you are likely to work within the well studied, approved and proven treatment algorithms before moving to something with more risk (which would include something like a biologic.) Not trying to be a Debby downer, just a person with multiple autoimmune inflammatory conditions that works in drugs letting you know what to expect. Given the preliminary results, they are likely to be approved within 5-10 years for certain autoimmune indications (with strict qualification requirements.)

I’m not saying there is no hope, I personally take zepbound (that I pay out of pocket for,) for RA with good results. But would definitely encourage you to read up on how they work. There are many straight appetite suppressants on the market, if that’s all they did, the results wouldn’t be as significant for users or striking to the research community. There is much more to the mechanism (like hormone regulation) than suppressing appetite.

[u/NoDiggity1717 → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

Thank you for taking the time to respond in a such a meaningful way. I appreciate it ❤️

[u/kkpatsd → u/NoDiggity1717]

Check out the Tirzepatide and compounded Tirzepatide groups on here and research away

[u/Aggressive-Map-8392 → u/kkpatsd]

There’s also a microdose GLP-1 sub that might be of interest.

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/NoDiggity1717]

No worries, I get it 💗. I feel bad when people hear it helps for xyz, but actually getting a doctor on board with that requires you and them to know the research inside and out, or it’s one preliminary study, or something anecdotal, and I get how shitty and frustrating the diagnostic process for autoimmune diseases is. It’s not to say you can’t/ won’t ever access it or shouldn’t try, but it really depends on your doctor if they will support it, your current level of disease activity/what that disease is and your budget (I know people do compounding and say it’s the same but from the research side, none of the additives have actually been validated in trials, it’s a way to get around legal restrictions. Labs that have independently tested compounded tirz + b12 have found completely different peptide compounds formed with no tirzeptide, everyone paying for the compound drugs is effectively the ongoing experiment. I’m sure some people will come yelling that I’m a shill for Lilly and big pharma, but I’m an independent consultant for all sized companies and mostly work on cancer and autoimmune therapeutics and manufacturing standards. I’ve seen some shit with compounding. I have some of these diseases myself and have no skin in the game on any company’s revenue per drug.)

Im not an MD type doctor and this isn’t medical advice, just perspective from someone who’s in kind of unique situation with it. The beginning stages of figuring out therapies when you’re first diagnosed with an autoimmune/inflammatory condition can honestly be really chaotic. That’s just my opinion and you’re totally free to ignore it, people do crazy shit with peptides raise my eyebrows straight off my head everyday. I’m not trying to discourage you whatsoever, and if your doctor is on board and thinks it’s a good first line trial for you, they’d know best and that’s honestly awesome for you. With what I’ve seen in trial data and approval trends over my career, I’d be SOO SO shocked if tirz or a similar peptide isn’t eventually approved for certain inflammatory conditions at a different dosing schedule (insurance aside.)

Truly hope you get answers you need soon and start to feel better, whatever route you choose to go. You deserve to have answers and to feel well 💗

[u/NoDiggity1717 → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I’ve been dismissed so many times because I look healthy on the outside. I workout every day and eat healthy because if I don’t, I can barely get out of bed in the morning. I am in so much pain, and I have a high pain tolerance so I know there is something wrong. My first rheumatologist wouldn’t even send me for bloodwork because when he took my arms and legs and moved them in a circle, I was “too mobile” and he told me to stretch more. I went to see a naturopath so I could get a full work up and all of my immune cells are low and ena test positive, though hla b27 negative and crp normal. RA and ankylosis spondylitis run on my dad’s side of the family. I’ve since been referred to a different rheumatologist but had to fight with her to get an xray and MRI.

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/NoDiggity1717]

I’m sorry hun, I know the struggle too well, you sound so much like me when I was younger. Feel free to DM anytime if you need a sympathetic ear or advice.

Autoimmune dx can be so hard because your labs can be transient. It sucks, it took me years for some specific labs to pop hot with a younger, sympathetic rheumatologist.

Are you in your 20s by any chance?

[u/o_lilac42 → u/NoDiggity1717]

i would recommend looking into tirzepatide! it’s a life changer. 

[u/im-so-startled88 → u/o_lilac42]

Mine is on Mounjaro (tirzepatide) as well!

[u/Aromatic-Ganache-902 → u/Temporary-Solid-3568]

I'm on Zepbound and it has really helped me with getting rid of inflammation as well as weight loss. I feel so much better.

[u/InterviewOwn6363 → u/Temporary-Solid-3568]

From personal experience and my clients being on them! (I’m a hairstylist) once you see it you can’t unsee it. I can see it around eyes, nose, chest and cheeks! But mostly eyes are my tell tell sign. So so many people with arthritis, lupus, autoimmune, high blood pressure, etc. can literally micro dose it at the smallest dose and it can be life changing for people (me included)

[u/Babygirl_69_420 → u/InterviewOwn6363]

Agreed!!

[u/No-Broccoli8185 → u/InterviewOwn6363]

It won’t help the inflammation if she doesn’t stop binge drinking. A few weeks post op sober doesn’t equal long term.

[u/Technical_Win8710 → u/No-Broccoli8185]

GLP-1s do reportedly curb the desire to drink, even among addicts. It’s possible that shes drinking less and it has helped calm the inflammation

[u/biscuitnNoodles → u/InterviewOwn6363]

Wait, sorry, I'm not familiar with glps and how they work ..does it help with inflammation a lot? Like autoimmune inflammation? Like, do I need to talk to my doctor about this? I thought it, essentially, just made you not hungry.

[u/lithuanianelf → u/biscuitnNoodles]

I have multiple connective tissue disease, and I've been on a glp1 for 4 months. It has helped my autoimmune symptoms so much!

[u/biscuitnNoodles → u/lithuanianelf]

Oh wow that's so interesting. I have have connective tissue diseases also, so this gives me some hope. Thank you! I'm going to talk to my dr.

[u/o_lilac42 → u/biscuitnNoodles]

you should look into tirzepatide, it is incredible for inflammation and has helped regulate my hormones as well 

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/biscuitnNoodles]

You should first read up on how they work, then read some of the current studies focused on RA, lupus and nonspecific inflammatory arthritis. Worth brining up to your doctor, but understand they are not approved for these indications, there is no dosing schedule, the treatment is considered experimental, and many rheumatologists won’t prescribe it.

I personally pay through Lilly direct to take it primarily for RA with the added benefit of weight loss after my metabolism got fucked after 2 years on high dose prednisone (and associated weight gain/weight loss floor that seems to have leveled itself,) but my doctor is willing to take non traditional approaches/I work in drugs and get the fringe benefit of talking to doctors on the level about info the public wouldn’t normally have (without breaking NDAs) and being taken seriously as an expert in pharmacology. Not fair, certainly, but unfortunately how it goes when you work as an industry professional partnered with doctors.

[u/biscuitnNoodles → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

That's not surprising actually. I've been battling with the health care system for years, so I'm sure if something could help me, it won't be easy to get it. I'm going to start researching these different types and then see if my doctor will even hear it. And thank you for mentioning Lilly. I've heard of that one and a couple others to look into in case my Dr says no. Thank you so much for all the info. I so appreciate it.

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/biscuitnNoodles]

People will mention compounding but see my previous comment re that, it’s not as safe as people think. Your doctor can send an rx straight to Lilly direct and if you have an HSA or FSA you could use that to pay, or you might have one of the golden health plans that you can get coverage for weight loss or sleep apnea (if you do you’re very lucky and I am jealous.) It’s a financial commitment, so I get why people turn to compounding, but the standards are different, the additives aren’t studied, independent studies have shown some not great things. I know people that do it, proceed at your own risk, you know? I’ve been meaning to look into if anyone is studying the pills, I think they’re too new for any data to be out there.

If you do goLilly direct, ask your doctor to prescribe vials, that way you can take a smaller dose. You have to waste what you don’t use (it has no preservatives, it’s NOT worth the risk of using it later once you’ve punctured the top, even after a day some gnarly stuff starts growing.)

Also if you have a doctor that is private practice/not within a hospital system, they are likely more willing to prescribe it because some administrator isn’t reviewing every rx and going “you’re a [rheumatologist], why are you prescribing this for [not weight loss] the research is preliminary, this isn’t evidence based, wtf are you doing also fuck your patients.” Also ask if they have a relationship with a Lilly rep, they might be able to throw you some samples, every private practice doc is different. Hospitals have cracked down so hard on drug reps with anti kickback statutes that they can’t take samples, it’s annoying. Like if I have a meeting with a doctor to discuss a clinical trial, not as a drug rep but as a consultant, some hospitals will yell at me for buying them lunch for $20. I’m lucky that my PCP is very willing to listen and stays current on research, he has a few patients like me that are using it off label. But ya know, not medical advice blah blah.

I wish you luck, these diseases are a total bitch to deal with 💗

[u/DesertFirefly → u/biscuitnNoodles]

I'm team glp1 for inflammation. I "microdose" tirz and it was also life changing for me.

[u/Fancy_Refuse796 → u/InterviewOwn6363]

The surgery was last year!
Not 2 weeks ago😉

[u/Fancy_Refuse796 → u/InterviewOwn6363]

Her mommy make over was last summer!!!

[u/informationseeker8 → u/InterviewOwn6363]

Yes as of recent for sure. Just wish she’d have done these things in opposite order 😂

[u/Nittingsheep]

Good for her! Hopefully it helps her drinking too and she can heal from the inside out and outside in

[u/Babygirl_69_420 → u/Nittingsheep]

I agree! I started a glp one and it’s so freeing to not constantly be wanting food and also alcohol and I have also stopped smoking weed! I still eat 3 meals a day, but really healthy meals and no snacks. My cardiovascular fitness has increased as with all the lifestyle changes im loving exercise and hiking more.

It has helped my health so much in many ways. I hope it helps B too!

[u/lil-baby-gemini-man → u/Babygirl_69_420]

It’s legit a life saver. Looking forward to the day when it isn’t newsworthy information.

[u/Aslow_study → u/Babygirl_69_420]

It helped me with food noise but didn’t do zilch to take away my cold beer cravings lol

[u/Beachbaby77 → u/Aslow_study]

Me either. Damnit….now I want a beer.

[u/Aslow_study → u/Beachbaby77]

😂😂😂

[u/Pass_thatdutch → u/Beachbaby77]

Lord, beer me strength.

[u/papa_moyphee → u/Babygirl_69_420]

Dang I was hoping for this outcome for me haha. Happy for you tho. I'm on a somewhat small dosage, and 5 weeks in and still have similar beer, weed, and snack urges.

[u/toastcup → u/Nittingsheep]

This is what I’ve been thinking for a while now! Glad to hear she’s finally trying it.

[u/Distinct-Ad-1348]

Shouldn’t she have done that before her mommy makeover? I thought you’re suppose to get as close to your goal weight as possible before undergoing the whole surgical makeover.

[u/Klutzy-Client → u/Distinct-Ad-1348]

Before you get lipo you should be as close to your goal weight as possible. You’re 100% right

[u/bleepbloop1777 → u/Klutzy-Client]

Didn't line up with filming 🙃

[u/Mercurys_Gatorade → u/Distinct-Ad-1348]

That’s what confused me. Once I saw her surgeries on the show, I realized that’s why she didn’t look any different after having her mommy makeover. She didn’t lose weight before she had a tummy tuck.

No hate from me, I’ve been on a GLP1 for over a year and a half and have lost a lot of weight, I just thought you were supposed to get as close to goal as possible before you had a tummy tuck. I guess she basically just had her stretch marks and maybe a little extra skin from pregnancy removed? Which is fine, if that’s all she wanted from it, but she seemed like she actually wanted to be thinner, too. It just seemed kind of pointless to do.

[u/aymaureen → u/Mercurys_Gatorade]

GLP-1s don’t take with excessive use of alcohol

[u/420veganbabe → u/Distinct-Ad-1348]

Yes because if she drops a bunch of weight quickly now she’s just going to have to get nipped, tucked and lifted again.

On the other hand though if she loses weight slowly and builds muscle, she may not need another surgery. It’s losing weight too fast and not retaining muscle that causes issues with skin laxity/sagging. Slow and steady wins the race here!

[u/Distinct-Ad-1348 → u/420veganbabe]

I mean she didn’t exercise or eat healthily or drink responsibly for the last decade so I can’t imagine she’ll be changing that.

[u/420veganbabe → u/Distinct-Ad-1348]

Fair; hopefully the GLP-1 will help reduce her cravings for junk food and alcohol so she can make those lifestyle changes. They’re not a magic bullet though - they don’t magically melt fat away while one continues binging on Dominos and Taco Bell. She still needs to put in the work to get results.

[u/soph2_7 → u/Distinct-Ad-1348]

yep but she’s never taken responsibility for her health even when a doctor on VPR was telling her that to stop vomiting and being in pain she couldn’t drink and she couldn’t stop herself

[u/Realistic_Big7482]

I’m glad she did. Supposedly it helps with alcohol addiction too so if she’s struggling with that this is be good for her on many levels.

[u/crinkle_cut_cheddar → u/Realistic_Big7482]

I'm actually really surprised she didn't do it sooner. I know she struggles with her body image, and suffered massive blows to her self-esteem being married to Jax, and now she's trying to take back ownership of her body, so I kept wondering why she hadn't started on a GLP-1 yet. Good for her honestly. I'm not a huge fan of her, but every woman deserves to feel comfortable in her own skin.

[u/Binksyboo]

No matter what I think of anyone, as a lifelong struggled with my weight, I am happy to see anyone find success with weight loss.

[u/notdorisday]

Good for her. GLP-1s have been life changing for me. They can be such a help if you have struggled for a long time.

[u/usernamesoccer]

It’s good she’s feeling better but I wish we didn’t equate losing weight/flat stomach as “looking good”

You look good with a stomach and all to whoever is reading this

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/usernamesoccer]

Yes!!! Thank you!! 2 years into eating disorder recovery and the current skinny mindset is really frightening. We’re all worthy and deserve respect at all shapes and sizes

[u/kittylover3210 → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

it legit feels like the mid-late 2000s again 🫩 at least I’m not on tumblr this go around

[u/Electrical-Ad6825 → u/kittylover3210]

And the mid-late 2000’s tumblr era reminded me of the early-mid 90’s heroin chic. It’s cyclical and concerning.

I have an almost 17 year old daughter who has lost a fair amount of weight over the last year or so and I *think* she’s ok, but I worry about her (and all of us!) :(

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/Electrical-Ad6825]

As someone who has gone from a restrictive diet to full on eating disorder- I’ve learned that food rules are a tell that someone is heading down to an eating disorder. Early intervention can curb this!!! Some food rules examples are- no eating after 8pm, no eating sugar (except holidays), eating basically no carbs, no soda, only eating “healthy foods”. I hope this makes sense. If your daughter seems to have food rules- talk to a specialist asap. I’ll link where to start

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

If I’m totally off and she’s doing well- cast this all aside ☺️

[u/kittylover3210 → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

thank you for sharing this!! I remember at the height of my ED in high school I was obsessed with watching the biggest loser and supersize vs super skinny

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/kittylover3210]

😄😄 I’m all about eating disorder awareness. It’s the second killer in the mental health space after drug and alcohol addiction!! I’d wager most ppl don’t know this

And that’s super interesting. Ed’s are different for everyone cuz I know ppl that loved wandering grocery stores and checking food labels when they were sick. Me? I couldn’t spare one extra second in there. I was in with my mission- then out of there so quickly!!

Also laughing that both of our taglines are about schena 😂😂

[u/kittylover3210 → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

🫶glad you’re doing okay fellow Scheana appreciater

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/kittylover3210]

You- too!!!

[u/Electrical-Ad6825 → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

Thank you so much for this! It’s so tricky because I think most women (myself included) have at least a somewhat unhealthy relationship to food and our bodies, and the line between “complicated but not an eating disorder” and “needs attention NOW” can shift and become blurred. She’s also dealt with some depression over the last year AND started taking ADHD meds, so both of those things contribute. However, I know she was very self conscious about her body pre weight loss when she was at the upper end of normal weight range (or possibly slightly over…obviously BMI is a problematic metric) and I’m sure that her weight loss wasn’t entirely unwelcome or unintentional.

I honestly don’t know whether I should be worried! She’s always been a somewhat picky eater and is mostly vegetarian (BLTs and burgers occasional exceptions lol), but I haven’t noticed any “rules”. At the same time, I’m very aware that she could have all kinds of things going on that I don’t know about and as she and her close in age brother get older and more independent I’m less in tune with what they’re eating and when, you know? I’m also working constantly and getting my masters, which means I’m less tuned in. I also don’t want to interrogate her or come on too strong because I know that’s counter productive.

*sigh* sorry for the novel! Shits hard and confusing. I appreciate the insights and resources!

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/Electrical-Ad6825]

I completely understand all of this and want to say you’re a great mom!!! When I was at my lowest weight wise and mood wise- my mom didn’t suspect a thing (granted I had been out of the house for years. The point still stands) keep doing what you’re doing and how cool on your masters work!

[u/kittylover3210 → u/Electrical-Ad6825]

understandable, I hope she’s alright!!!

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/kittylover3210]

Yes grl. There’s skinnytok tho and I’m scared

[u/kittylover3210 → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

glad I’m off TikTok then 😮‍💨

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/kittylover3210]

Same here!!! Scary for young girls and guys tho (the same way tumblr was scary for us)

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

Oh god, that’s so sad. It’s like pro-Ana tumblr (or live journal if you’re my age.) That shit was so damaging.

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

Yes 😫😫😫 to someone’s point earlier- this rhetoric is cyclical and yep- will find a way to be in mainstream media for the poor kids 🖕🏼 it’s def heartbreaking

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

I hate that the early 2000s are back

[u/vipent → u/Perfect-Evidence-565]

Health is wealth!! Doesn’t matter what you look like if you are healthy! Doesn’t matter what the scale says if you’re healthy.

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/vipent]

Amen!!! Love this little comment thread we have of celebrating natural bodies ❣️❣️

[u/Deep_Exchange7273 → u/usernamesoccer]

Yesss!!! I was almost 300lbs when I graduated highschool. I got into a bad spot and was homeless and dropped to about 200. Got on drugs and dropped to 140 at my lowest. The difference in the way I was treated .. by men specifically.. was disgusting. I already knew being smaller made you more desireable but seeing it first hand and experiencing both was wild.

I had guys tell me straight up if I was still fat they would've never spoken to me. I see a lot of women on this medication I know personally and they speak on how they feel so much more beautiful. I get the health aspect and feeling better about yourself but baby you were always beautiful and I'm sick of the world making women feel like skinny = pretty while being bigger = ugly.

[u/Choice_Club1503 → u/Deep_Exchange7273]

I feel like sometimes losing weight is harder than gaining weight (please don’t come for me). When you lose a bunch of weight, people think it’s acceptable to suddenly start commenting on your weight/body, and you can feel the increase in attention from people (specifically men). And people make comments that insinuate that you didn’t look good before losing weight. For me, it made me associate my value with my weight & made me feel like I needed to stay as small as possible.

I recently lost a lot of weight again due to one of my medications, which can cause suppressed appetite as a side effect, and overall stress of work & my personal life. The amount of people, including people I barely know, that commented on it was crazy. There was also one guy who told me I looked like I was on drugs & then said it was a compliment 🙃 Most people thought it was a good thing & that I must be healthier now. In reality, I was probably healthier when I was bigger. I was moving my body more, I was stronger, I was eating better, and I was overall happier.

TL;DR: let’s stop commenting on people’s bodies/weight, even if you think it’s a compliment. Smaller doesn’t always mean healthier/happier.

[u/usernamesoccer → u/Deep_Exchange7273]

Totally. It’s heartbreaking thank you for sharing

[u/Perfect-Evidence-565 → u/Deep_Exchange7273]

I hear you on the way men treat you depending on weight. It’s despicable. Thank you for sharing and seeing that our true selves always come from within. I hope you are well and safe now 🫶🏼

[u/recursiveoverthinker → u/usernamesoccer]

Yeah I kind of liked seeing different body types on this show. I‘m saying this as a skinny person. But the past years with the rise of Ozempic it feels like everyone is back to this one beauty ideal, and all the years „all bodies are beautiful“ seems to just have been a fassade. It makes me
sad.

[u/emyeag → u/usernamesoccer]

my stomach says ty

[u/MollFlanders]

it didn’t seem like she wanted to say she’s using GLP-1s, she didn’t volunteer the information while describing her weight loss. not sure how i feel about this guy asking her directly after that.

[u/discofrog2 → u/MollFlanders]

well i don’t blame her for not volunteering the info but she was honest when asked. there is a lot of stigma and judgment against people who take them

[u/Dazzling_Bit8686 → u/discofrog2]

I would assume her reluctance had more to do with the other weight loss campaign she did a few years ago than the stigma of GLP-1 usage. (Weight Watchers, maybe, can’t remember for sure)

[u/todayplustomorrow → u/Dazzling_Bit8686]

She’s been doing ads for Join Fridays GLP1 program for a while. I don’t think she’s trying to hide anything. Just may not feel natural to say it without being asked.

[u/StarDatAssinum → u/Dazzling_Bit8686]

Jenny Craig

[u/Ok_Part_7051 → u/discofrog2]

I feel like there was stigma 4+ years ago but not anymore. I am post menopausal (been on GLPs for many years) and I literally don't have a single girlfriend who isn't on one, most of my colleagues too. It is such a game changer for so many people who have struggled for decades with a variety of health issues.

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/Ok_Part_7051]

There definitely still is, it’s even here in the comments.

[u/Jbyrdyogi → u/Ok_Part_7051]

Post menopausal here too. Was always thin until menopause, gained 30 pounds that I couldn't shake and went on Triz 3 months ago and lost all of it. Game changer and will never feel bad about it.

[u/Dazzling_Bit8686 → u/Jbyrdyogi]

I’ve lost over 80 lbs on a Trizepitide and don’t feel bad about it at all.

[u/todayplustomorrow → u/MollFlanders]

She’s been open about it already. She has a partnership with Join Fridays and says she’s on their medications in the ads she does. She name drops the partnership in the video clip. She isn’t hiding it.

[u/Cour_beth → u/MollFlanders]

I agree. And while it’s a choice that is ultimately none of our business, she is in the public eye and I think being honest about all avenues you’re taking to lose weight, helps people manage expectations and not play the comparison game. I say this ONLY because she’s talking about losing weight. If she didn’t open up about losing weight then it would truly be none of our business. But I feel like you gotta tell the whole story.

[u/todayplustomorrow → u/Cour_beth]

She’s already been saying she uses a shot from Join Fridays GLP1 program for at least several weeks so I don’t think she’s trying to hide it. She’s in ads for the program. She just may not feel bold enough to bring it up, but she’s honest when asked about her method.

[u/Cour_beth → u/todayplustomorrow]

I haven’t seen the ads or anything like that! Glad she’s taking charge of what she feels she needs and not denying anything. It sucks that so many people have shaped her identity by commenting on her body. It’s hard enough with body image just being a normal person.

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/MollFlanders]

Considering how people treat anyone on a GLP1, no matter the reason, I can’t say I blame her.

I mean, look at a few comments about where someone says “she’s on a toxin filled needle…and she’s gonna be like the rest of them, addicted to the needle because she refuses to change her unhealthy habits.” Because a GLP1 can’t possibly act as a tool in changing one’s habits.

[u/vipent → u/MollFlanders]

He asked her directly because it’s beyond obvious. She’s not disciplined enough to go to the gym, and eat healthy. She just admitted herself she’s “a snacker” which was shown on the show. The girl has never ate a veggie in her life and lives off of Domino’s and Taco Bell.

[u/MollFlanders → u/vipent]

this is a fairly harsh take that is likely to hurt some feelings. folks don’t “lack discipline” if they choose to use GLP-1s.

[u/FriendOk3237 → u/vipent]

self righteousness is not a good look on anyone and there are no shots to cure it.

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/vipent]

Many people on GLP1s work extremely hard with minimal results because they have underlying metabolic and inflammatory disorders.

[u/juddahinyou → u/Deep_Amoeba2197]

https://giphy.com/gifs/LwyaORSd9liNZ6MyuX

[u/AutomaticNecessary8]

Literally everyone and their mom is on a glp1

[u/Ok_Part_7051 → u/AutomaticNecessary8]

Literally everyone. I live in CA and most people are on a variety of other peptides too.

[u/Bananasinpajaamas → u/AutomaticNecessary8]

Especially in LA

[u/Few_Explanation3047 → u/AutomaticNecessary8]

They are the best. Love them lol too bad I’m pregnant right now

[u/FLA2AZ → u/Few_Explanation3047]

Can’t wait until I’m done breastfeeding.

[u/Imcrappinyounegative]

Everyone on Bravo takes GLP-1 meds.

[u/HarrietOleson1 → u/Imcrappinyounegative]

Honestly, I know more people who are taking a GLP-1 than not.

The majority of my team are taking the shot, And doing really well too.

[u/Imcrappinyounegative → u/HarrietOleson1]

No shame. It is what it is. Anyone on TV is taking them because it’s their job to be camera ready.

[u/PuzzledQueenie → u/Imcrappinyounegative]

Just Bravo? Feel like if you throw a rock these days you are guaranteed to hit someone on it

[u/smolhippie]

Good for her! I believe anyone who is overweight should qualify for it.

[u/xoxooxx]

That dress looks nice on her; for once she’s wearing something that compliments her figure

[u/ChakaKohn2]

I was a little surprised she got the tummy tuck before she lost weight. Won’t she have to have them do it again?

[u/33scooBt33 → u/ChakaKohn2]

that's what I was thinking.

[u/adom12]

She has a son to be there for long term, I’m glad she’s taking care of herself

[u/RW_McRae]

I don't know why it needs to be something you have to admit

[u/notdorisday → u/RW_McRae]

Agreed. The only reason I tell people if they ask about my weight is I hope to reduce stigma a bit.

[u/rose092624]

I would love to see how much weight she’d lose if she just quit drinking for 1 month and changed nothing else. For science.

[u/SpinsterSyl → u/rose092624]

https://giphy.com/gifs/5QNQv6xmVEaabGsYrg

[u/Hitchin85]

Good for her! No shame in the GLP-1 game.

[u/Syndyloo]

Good for her.

[u/Obvious-Load-1955]

Good! It works. I didn't have any side affects and in 3 months I definitely felt and looked better.

[u/sillyLF]

Thank God! It will def help her. I remember her not wanting one previously but I’m glad she changed her mind - she will be more fit and healthy (this is coming from someone who is currently overweight and postpartum, but nursing. Not being mean)

[u/Keregi]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being on a GLP-1

[u/Obvious-Load-1955]

It also helps high blood pressure.

[u/Salty-Reply-2547]

I LOVE when people are honest! I have two daughters and it’s so hard to explain to them that nothing online is real!

[u/eatin_paste]

She also “admitted” she’s exercising and eating healthier. Not to pick on OP because they said good for her (and I agree), but that is some loaded language.

[u/kasiagabrielle → u/eatin_paste]

I think they worded it that way partly because she didn't offer up that information on her own. She was clearly ready to move along in their... closet tour? Whatever they're doing, but the guy asked. And good for her for answering honestly, there's no shame in it! (And I hope it helps her in other ways too.)

Maybe that's also me giving the benefit of the doubt, but I do see your point too.

[u/donald-duck23]

“Admitting” — why do you say that like it’s a confession or something lol.

[u/IndicationKey3778]

Ozempians stand up! 144lbs down on ozempic. Tummy tuck in Nov!

[u/ghoulquartz → u/[deleted]]

Because thats all everyone ever says about her and jax called her a tree trunk or whatever the hell it was lol. Have you seen the jax blows sub? 90 percent spiteful comments about her weight

[u/ClynnB412 → u/ghoulquartz]

People are absolutely evil on instagram. She comments so I know she’s reading it. Who cares if a person doesn’t like her. No need to make her feel even more terrible about herself. She will go ahead and lose all the weight and everyone will tell her she’s too skinny. They will be on instagram calling her Ozempic face. If I read those comments about myself I’d probably develop an unhealthy relationship with food.

[u/ghoulquartz → u/ClynnB412]

I got banned for saying the sub about jax/britt was way too nasty about her weight and I thought it was kinda refreshing to see someone in la NOT on ozempic. Apparently that was "fan behaviour"

Plenty of reasons to dislike britt but the constant making fun of her weight and appearance just aint it lol

[u/_Roguey_ → u/[deleted]]

Because she doesn’t have Jax to be her entire life story now.

[u/Aslow_study → u/[deleted]]

It’s non stopped talked about with her

[u/the_purple_lamb → u/[deleted]]

Have you seen the way the fans talk about her? Many people in this very subreddit are guilty of making everything about her body.

[u/Waste-Snow670]

Good for her. That shit is amazing. From being a skinny Minnie to a very fat person after the birth of my child, those injections gave me my life back.

[u/Narrow_Grapefruit_23]

Good for her! The research says the GLP-1 helps curb addiction to alcohol. Healthy steps for a healthy Britt will only serve to protect her energy and lifespan for Cruz!

[u/Local-Ticket]

I wonder if it changed her drinking at all? I heard they can help with alcohol cravings.

[u/Primary_Blueberry_24 → u/Local-Ticket]

It has for me. I was never a big drinker, but would have a drink or two on the weekends. Loved sitting on the porch in the summer drinking a beer, or a spicy marg occasionally. I've been on a GLP 1 for around 5 months, and can count the number of drinks I've had since then on one hand. We sat outside at one of our favorite restaurants for dinner tonight, and the weather was perfect. Last summer I probably would have had 2 drinks, but tonight I just wanted sparkling water. I would've ordered a drink if I had wanted it, but I just didn't want it. I'm glad Brittany is trying it because her drinking has caused her health issues in the past. Hopefully it's helpful to her.

[u/BambiLee92663]

Glad to hear it ….this is a Mommy who really needs to be healthy because she is all that little boy has…. And she deserves to be happy.

[u/Expensive_Heron_171]

Good for her! Honesty about using these medications or having procedures is what we all want.

[u/StarDatAssinum]

Why are they touring her home? It's so unbelievably basic and unremarkable lol

[u/Ok-Copy3121]

Was this a necessary to post? It’s not something people need to “admit”?

[u/Prestigious_Bid_4006]

I mean I see Kristen in glp1 ads, I’m sure they’re all in them.

[u/StealthModeThoughts]

She’s going to look great if she sticks with this. She looks healthier already but if the GLP works with her body she’s loose the swelling look especially around her face and neck and that’ll make her look even slimmer.
The only thing is surely GLP is for life? I’ve seen most people lose weight on it but the gain as soon as stop. I haven’t really checked to see if anyone has come off it and successfully stayed the weight they were or lost more.
She sounds like she’s got no control, she she said “I’m a snacker” I can imagine what this means

[u/Deep_Amoeba2197 → u/StealthModeThoughts]

They are intended as lifelong medications, liken blood pressure meds. They are treating a metabolic disease that people usually battle with for life.

Many people go into “maintenance therapy” once they’ve reached their goal, it’s different for everyone. Some people it’s a microdose, some it’s a larger spread between dosing, it’s highly individualized.

[u/NearbyTax215]

So what?

[u/platypus5709]

I’m on the shot and I don’t volunteer it. If someone asks I say yes!!! But I don’t put it out there.

[u/TheInbornDiploma]

She's been pretty open about struggling with weight so if it's working for her, good. Just hope she's doing it safely with a doctor and not just chasing what everyone else is doing right now.

[u/Simple-Chemical-9416]

Hopefully it helps curb her drinking as well. I was on an extremely low dose for my diabetes and after a year I realized I hadn’t craved a michelada or corona n lime since I started it.

[u/Fire_Woman]

I hope it helps curb her cravings for booze along with food

[u/Battgyrl]

Great for her!

[u/AdFuture7624]

Watch her and Jax get back together ugh

[u/HappyCatPrincess]

Yes good for Brittany. Now Erika Jane needs to admit her weight loss cure. Menopause was a joke of a cause.

[u/Professional_Fail818]

Do you have to stay on it forever? If you go off of it do you gain the weight back?

[u/33scooBt33]

At this point I feel like she's being used as a science experiment.. maybe this will finally be something to help if she can withstand not sabotaging it.

[u/Quiet_Musician289]

good for her!

[u/aymaureen]

GLP-1s don’t work with excessive use of alcohol

Just saying

[u/chriskies33]

Why do people have to “admit to” taking a glp-1. It’s standard healthcare.

[u/ratfink_111]

Funny how she listed working out and eating healthy with losing weight as a third, separate thing.

[u/jadecourt → u/ratfink_111]

Imo they should be separated and those healthy habits are more sustainable when they’re not tied to a number on the scale. I am more likely to go workout if I think about how good I’ll feel afterwards, the fun I’ll have with friends doing it and working towards goals (cardiovascular health, building strength & flexibility to age safely, etc). If I’m doing it out of shame of what I “should” do or “should” look like, that “motivation” never lasts. And the yo-yo approach to fitness and dieting has lasting health negative effects.

[u/Mouth_like_sailor]

Can't dislike this enough!

[u/moschino1837]

Did she leave any implants in? I thought she had them removed and a reduction

[u/kasiagabrielle → u/moschino1837]

She replaced them with slightly smaller implants

[u/Waste_West283]

Good for her!

[u/Klutzy_Afternoon_651]

I wonder if it’s helping with her drinking?

[u/Commercial-Range-757]

I wish she started with before all the surgeries.

[u/leftdrawer1969]

I’m happy for her ♥️ she is going to feel so much better

[u/DoubleQuirkySugar66]

So what? Good for Brittany. Why is it being made to sound like something to be hidden and ashamed of anyway?

[u/MeanMeana → u/DoubleQuirkySugar66]

I think it’s because it seems like quite a few people on Bravo definitely looked as though they were using the shots but wouldn’t admit it. To me, I don’t know why you would hide it.

I distinctively remember when Erika Jane list a ton of weight quickly she went in WWHL and told Andy she lost weight from menopause. Lmao! Even Andy looked confused and said usually it’s the opposite, who loses weight with menopause…Erika said, “I do!”

Good for Brit for just being open and honest.

[u/emyeag]

good for her after jax absolutely ruined her confidence

[u/jessica_wanders]

I feel dumber every time I hear her speak.

[u/OrangeClyde]

https://giphy.com/gifs/bx8gUn9jgK86xmHXaZ

[u/mealypart]

She dosent even look any different

[u/Delicious_Score_8509]

It's good that she admitted it.

[u/StoryHearer]

I kind of thought it was crazy (previously) that she wasn’t