Hoboy, nutrition is one of my special interests. I think it’s fascinating (read: infuriating and bullshit) that nutrition is ALWAYS an afterthought for fat people. I remember when I was trying to recover from a 30-years-late celiac dx, I asked about what other nutrients I should be concerned about since my iron was low enough to require IV infusions. I was told that people my size don’t typically have to worry about those other nutrients. I know this is a lie and I found other providers, but MANY providers I saw had this same mindset.
We don’t even have great nutrition guidance as it stands now (RDA’s are kinda BS) but at the very least we could probably NOT bring scurvy back.
I read this immediately after reading an article in the Washington Post about a study suggesting that these drugs increase the risk of gout, bone loss and tendon rupture.
At the same time, the New York Times, which has been uncritically pushing them since the beginning, ran a piece headlined something like “Why You Shouldn’t Worry that GLP-s’s Cause Muscle Loss.” One of the things that irritates me about the generic writing is there’s always this underlying assumption that fat people must be eating unhealthy diets and not getting any exercise, so the solution to the risks of muscle loss and malnutrition is just “eat healthier and start exercising.”
I appreciate your clarity in writing about this topic.
Scurvy was also seen (maybe still?) with weight loss surgeries. And it can take a while to get correctly diagnosed because it's so rare here in the US to see scurvy or beriberi because our food is so well fortified.
I have this saved to read later (too close the bedtime for me) but I was so excited to find you writing on this platform! I used to read your blog in the old Fatosphere days, and your dance videos never failed to impress me.
I'm thrilled I get to read more of your work. Thank you for sharing it!
Disturbing. [Regarding scurvy parody, I suggest adding a dance and skit...with pirate-ey sailors, eye patches, a large ship next to a modern cast and set...to tell the story of scurvy past and scurvy present.]
I'm not against these medications for cardio metabolic health at all, but I do think it's extremely troubling how often doctors will prescribe them without ANY guidance. It's just like, here's your prescription, call me when you're thin... But it's extremely important to have nutritional support if you're taking GLP-1s because it is entirely too easy to just not eat or not eat enough or not get enough protein/fiber/water because your appetite signals have changed. It's really tricky to know if you're fueling properly or wether side effects like fatigue are coming from the medication or because someone is dehydrated or under fueled. I kind of feel like using the medications should come with an RD but also, so many RDs aren't weight neutral and then it's like highway to disordered eating...
Hoboy, nutrition is one of my special interests. I think it’s fascinating (read: infuriating and bullshit) that nutrition is ALWAYS an afterthought for fat people. I remember when I was trying to recover from a 30-years-late celiac dx, I asked about what other nutrients I should be concerned about since my iron was low enough to require IV infusions. I was told that people my size don’t typically have to worry about those other nutrients. I know this is a lie and I found other providers, but MANY providers I saw had this same mindset.
We don’t even have great nutrition guidance as it stands now (RDA’s are kinda BS) but at the very least we could probably NOT bring scurvy back.
Very interested in your parody though :)
Oh good, I was wondering when scurvy would come back in fashion!
Never mind those silly nutrients. So long as we're all waifishly thin, it's a win, right?
I read this immediately after reading an article in the Washington Post about a study suggesting that these drugs increase the risk of gout, bone loss and tendon rupture.
At the same time, the New York Times, which has been uncritically pushing them since the beginning, ran a piece headlined something like “Why You Shouldn’t Worry that GLP-s’s Cause Muscle Loss.” One of the things that irritates me about the generic writing is there’s always this underlying assumption that fat people must be eating unhealthy diets and not getting any exercise, so the solution to the risks of muscle loss and malnutrition is just “eat healthier and start exercising.”
I appreciate your clarity in writing about this topic.
Scurvy was also seen (maybe still?) with weight loss surgeries. And it can take a while to get correctly diagnosed because it's so rare here in the US to see scurvy or beriberi because our food is so well fortified.
I have this saved to read later (too close the bedtime for me) but I was so excited to find you writing on this platform! I used to read your blog in the old Fatosphere days, and your dance videos never failed to impress me.
I'm thrilled I get to read more of your work. Thank you for sharing it!
Disturbing. [Regarding scurvy parody, I suggest adding a dance and skit...with pirate-ey sailors, eye patches, a large ship next to a modern cast and set...to tell the story of scurvy past and scurvy present.]
I'm not against these medications for cardio metabolic health at all, but I do think it's extremely troubling how often doctors will prescribe them without ANY guidance. It's just like, here's your prescription, call me when you're thin... But it's extremely important to have nutritional support if you're taking GLP-1s because it is entirely too easy to just not eat or not eat enough or not get enough protein/fiber/water because your appetite signals have changed. It's really tricky to know if you're fueling properly or wether side effects like fatigue are coming from the medication or because someone is dehydrated or under fueled. I kind of feel like using the medications should come with an RD but also, so many RDs aren't weight neutral and then it's like highway to disordered eating...