With the availability of GLP-1, there may be more and more people in your life who have lost a noticeable amount of weight. Which raises the question: If you know someone who\u2019s taking weight loss meds, is it okay to talk with them about their weight loss, and to cheer them on?\u00a0What are the weight loss comments to avoid?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your intentions may be good, but still, you may unwittingly blunder into offending a person with something you say. A comment or question that seems innocuous or even complimentary to you can cause hurt feelings and put a strain on your relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you say anything, pause and keep this in mind: Overweight and obesity carry a huge stigma. \u201cBeing obese is very hard in our culture,\u201d says Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D., a psychologist based in Cincinnati, Ohio, who specializes in eating disorders. Anyone who has struggled with their weight has likely been dealing with unsolicited negative judgments and feedback for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add to that their own range of often-complex emotions, which may include guilt and shame for not losing weight previously. Because of all of this, more attention to their physical appearance\u2014even if it\u2019s positive\u2014may not be welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n