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Heather Hausenblas, PhD's avatar

Great piece. Hard truth: shortcuts can shrink your body but rarely build your health. Without strength training and real habits, you’re just trading one problem for another.

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Kat Fu's avatar

Appreciate that you don’t villainize shortcuts like Ozempic—they can be a lifeline for some.

But as you point out, losing muscle isn’t just a side effect, it’s a long-term liability.

What’s rarely said: for most people, using Ozempic means you’ll likely need to keep taking it, or the weight returns.

True strength comes from systems and habits, not quick fixes.

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