The thing to keep in mind with Ozempic (and other GLP-1 agonists) is that it's essentially a forever drug. The data is clear that when you stop taking it, you will gain the weight back, rapidly, with almost near certainty.
For folks who are risking health complications due to obesity and yet still struggle to achieve meaningful weight loss, this can be an acceptable tradeoff. Especially considering the increased life expectancy. The health benefits of being in a normal weight range can't be overstated.
But if you're "not overweight", or are fortunate enough to make progress through diet and exercise, you probably don't want to be taking this for the rest of your life. It's not cheap and there can be side effects.
And if you're not planning to take it for the rest of your life, there's no point.
For folks who are risking health complications due to obesity and yet still struggle to achieve meaningful weight loss, this can be an acceptable tradeoff. Especially considering the increased life expectancy. The health benefits of being in a normal weight range can't be overstated.
But if you're "not overweight", or are fortunate enough to make progress through diet and exercise, you probably don't want to be taking this for the rest of your life. It's not cheap and there can be side effects.
And if you're not planning to take it for the rest of your life, there's no point.