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Don't be so fast to assume that your willpower isn't just from genetic luck. You might as well be surprised some people are short. I mean, look how much better

Don't be so fast to assume that your willpower isn't just from genetic luck. You might as well be surprised some people are short. I mean, look how much better your life is as someone tall. We humans are very quick to assume our positive traits and outcomes come from conscious decisions to make things that way. It's why every successful person has a book about how they chose to become successful. They just worked hard. It's something we want to believe rather than admit anything came down to luck of the draw.

reacharavindh 2y ago
You’re right in your argument about “just do this” suggestions without considering how hard it can be based on intrinsic factors. I feel there is a point in the thread you’re commenting on though. It would be scientifically interesting to know whether the desired(positive) outcomes of this drug can be replicated by consciously controlling the quantity or quality of food without the use of the drug(by those who can). Still, presenting the result in a useful way rather than stating the drug is useless. If you had a way to get the same results without any pharmaceutical intervention, and you’re a lucky one that _can_ do it, wouldn’t you want to know how?
- llamaimperative 2y ago
  It has been tested, Ozempic wins. These drugs are usually tested specifically on people who have tried and failed dieting and exercise interventions. I doubt any doctor is prescribing this without first asking, “have you tried diet and exercise?” The side effects can be pretty gnarly for some people and it’s very expensive and hard to obtain.
nate_meurer 2y ago
And not just genetic luck, but luck of childhood circumstances. Lots of people were given a deranged relationship to food as a child by their parents, leading in many cases to actual metabolic derangement as well.

reacharavindh 2y ago

You’re right in your argument about “just do this” suggestions without considering how hard it can be based on intrinsic factors. I feel there is a point in the thread you’re commenting on though. It would be scientifically interesting to know whether the desired(positive) outcomes of this drug can be replicated by consciously controlling the quantity or quality of food without the use of the drug(by those who can). Still, presenting the result in a useful way rather than stating the drug is useless. If you had a way to get the same results without any pharmaceutical intervention, and you’re a lucky one that _can_ do it, wouldn’t you want to know how?

llamaimperative 2y ago
It has been tested, Ozempic wins. These drugs are usually tested specifically on people who have tried and failed dieting and exercise interventions. I doubt any doctor is prescribing this without first asking, “have you tried diet and exercise?” The side effects can be pretty gnarly for some people and it’s very expensive and hard to obtain.

nate_meurer 2y ago

And not just genetic luck, but luck of childhood circumstances. Lots of people were given a deranged relationship to food as a child by their parents, leading in many cases to actual metabolic derangement as well.