I have a group of 3 close girlfriends from high school and we tell each other everything important. I started Wegovy 2 months ago because I realized my BMI had crept to 31 (I have a lot of muscle so it doesn’t look like that but still). I’m worried they’ll judge me if I tell them, but I also feel like I’m hiding something from them. They’re all skinnier and have specifically talked down on glp 1 in the past. I know they’d ultimately be supportive but I feel nervous to tell and guilty to not

You are a grown woman. It’s ok to keep things to yourself. You actually should. It’s completely normal and healthy. Given what you said, I wouldn’t tell them bc it’s not their business, you already know how they feel about it so then you may feel like you have to go into overdrive to explain yourself to them. It’s not worth it imo.

I was taught as a kid that not everybody needs to know everything about you, even your best best friend. It’s okay to keep some things to yourself

I take Lipitor for high cholesterol. It’s never occurred to me to tell any of my friends which prescriptions or vitamins I take.

I’m also on a GLP-1 and hear comments about it. I have told my close friends but haven’t necessarily broadcasted it for the same reasons. It’s tough, but I know how much I was struggling before and how much it has helped me. Trying to let go of justifying it to everyone and being secure in my choice.

Never feel guilty about not divulging personal information. Also know that people often will say stuff without thinking of its impact. Most likely while anti GLP, if you did divulge they would be curious and supportive not try to talk you out of it or bash your decision. They made those comments in a vacuum.

If you decide to tell them. Lead with I know you guys are anti GLP, but after discussion with my physician I am giving it a try. So far and state your experience. I would appreciate of not your support at least for you to refrain from negative discussion about it when I am around.

You don’t have to tell them just because you don’t have to tell anybody anything that you don’t want to. But when you randomly slim down when they’ve known you to be big your whole life, they’re going to know. When you lose a lot of muscle mass, they’re going to know. When you suddenly can’t finish a full chipotle bowl and whatever you would normally have for dessert, they’re going to know.

Also, if you know that they are against the shot then I guarantee you they know that you’re not against it unless you lied to them during those conversations. So it’s likely not going to be a surprise that you’re on it when they already know that you’re OK with that.

Its your choice. I had a friend who told me she took a GLP which I discouraged due to side effects. But I still support whatever decision she made. She was only on it for 6 months...lost some weight but then gained back more right after. Its always wise to change your lifestyle and do things over time that can be maintained. If you want them to be concerned about you and your well being tell them. If you want to take the journey alone that's fine too. Good luck@

Don’t be nervous. I was in a similar boat. Your BMI at 31 is a bit high. I’m so happy I tried GLP 1 - it’s changed my life.

GLP 1 doesn’t need to be that important. Do you update them every time you take a vitamin or work out or take Tylenol?
Unless this would really be considered a big deal to them and/or a betrayal not to share?
I don’t know. I don’t feel like anyone needs to know if you don’t want them to and also I don’t think it matters if they judge you because that’s their problem!
I would be so bummed if my close friends would judge me for being on it.

If it bothers you tell them. I have a habit of vomiting bc if I dont the secret bothers me more. So what if they judge. Say I know you are not a fan but I feel strongly about it. And then you dont feel you are hiding it. But again if telling really bothers you, keep it to yourself. I think no right or wrong answer. You are not betraying or disloyal on something that is only about YOU.

Btw I took GLP for 3 months. Made me feel awful so I stopped but I shared my results with friends in case they wanted to do it. They also shared with me they are taking it probably bc I was open about it.

Two of my friends who were a lot bigger took a GLP1 and lost loads of weight. My bmi was similar to yours and I also started on it, but I did it differently to them - I micro dosed instead, so only took half of the starting dose each time. I didn’t tell them for a little while as I thought they would judge as I didn’t have as much to lose as them, but it was fine. For me, peri menopause and loads of work travel both made it really difficult to actually manage my weight so it was slowly creeping up. With micro dosing the GLP1, I’ve been able to completely change the way I eat and have built proper sustainable meal prep habits to keep me on track. I think if you can show you’re doing the latter, people should only be supportive - and your friends should just want the best for you