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MC4r

Genetics or Lifestyle: 60 minute segment sparks debate about the causes of obesity

I never know how to start a blog post, so let let’s just cut to the chase. Today I’m going to combine two posts because one is fairly small. There is not much news in the world of MC4r, but some results have been published regarding Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Overall, patients reported clinically meaningful improvements across multiple health-related quality … Continue reading Genetics or Lifestyle: 60 minute segment sparks debate about the causes of obesity

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MC4r

Scientists link second gene to appetite regulation in MC4r gene

I hope all reading this had a very merry Christmas and are looking forward to the new year! I’ve been out of touch lately and I want to post more frequently in the new year. Hopefully with more positive news such as my last post. Hopefully things continue as they have been and 2023 will shape up to be a good year for those of … Continue reading Scientists link second gene to appetite regulation in MC4r gene

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MC4r

Christmas has come early for MC4r patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome in the UK

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has announced that IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) has been granted marketing authorisation in Great Britain for treatment of obesity and control of hunger in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Firstly this is great news! After the last post I made, I thought it would take months, maybe even years before a drug like this would be given authorisation in the UK, considering how strict someone of their health … Continue reading Christmas has come early for MC4r patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome in the UK

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Weight Loss

Are contraceptives stopping you from losing weight?

This blog post containing language about periods and female contraceptives. If this type of language makes you feel uncomfortable this blog post is not your cup of tea and I recommend you try one of my other posts. Every 28 days women experience their period, but what does this have to do with weight or MC4r? Well if you’re on a contraceptive it may have … Continue reading Are contraceptives stopping you from losing weight?

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MC4r

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has announced the publication of a children’s book “Gabe’s Story”

Last I posted it was with regards to my mental health, while an uphill battle I’m on the mend and seeing better days. I’ve wanted to get back to posting regularly and hope I can put my best foot forward today. I’m going to begin with something that brought a smile to my face when I read it, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has announced the publication of … Continue reading Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has announced the publication of a children’s book “Gabe’s Story”

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Weight Loss

We can all help reduce the stigma that surrounds obesity

The weight loss community has to be one of the biggest in the world; and that fact alone is sad. Although it’s an incredibly supportive community, the fact there are so many who feel their bodies are not good enough is upsetting. Let’s be honest for a moment, we live in a world that preaches self-love, but haters still exist and often that one comment … Continue reading We can all help reduce the stigma that surrounds obesity

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MC4r

GNAS mutations can cause obesity in children due to their affect on MC4r

Before I write most blog posts, I research like a crazy person. My blog is all about MC4r and sometimes other weight-related genetic disorders. It’s about awareness, it’s about breaking down the stigma around obesity, and essentially you can’t judge a book by its cover, and that a persons lifestyle doesn’t always reflect their body type. What I have found recently is that many newspapers … Continue reading GNAS mutations can cause obesity in children due to their affect on MC4r

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Mental Health

Mental Health: Learning from negative emotions

Every now and then I like to steer away from MC4r and talk about mental health. A persons weight can have a massive impact on their mental health, and it’s reflected in almost everything we see. Recently I found myself in a strange place, and decided to reflect on it. One of the most googled “how to” searches is “how to lose weight” and I’ve … Continue reading Mental Health: Learning from negative emotions

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Mental Health

Thanks: But you don’t get to have an option about what I eat

The other night I got to thinking and felt like I should do a follow up post to my last regarding the sugar tax levy. Some might read that post and think this girl is on a tangent about something that doesn’t affect me, and has little to do about weight loss. Now, the reason something as minor as taking a full sugar soda option … Continue reading Thanks: But you don’t get to have an option about what I eat

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Mental Health, Weight Loss

Pupils to be weighed regularly in schools as experts believe lockdown as caused obesity in children

So this is a bit of an impromptu post. When I’m at work I like to spend my lunch hour scanning the news to see what’s going on in the world and I came across this article by The Sun: Primary school pupils ‘to be regularly weighed in class’ over fears Covid pandemic has sparked child obesity crisis — the headline alone was enough to … Continue reading Pupils to be weighed regularly in schools as experts believe lockdown as caused obesity in children

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Weight Loss

10 Weight loss myths I foolishly fell for

When you’re trying to lose weight you’ll often find yourself drawn to the internet searching for ways to lose weight. Over the years I’ve searched everything from exercises to diet tips and celebrity fads to research journals. Most of it is pure bullsh*t and in my experience as someone with MC4r the only way to truly lose weight is diet and exercise – sorry folks. … Continue reading 10 Weight loss myths I foolishly fell for

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Weight Loss

The difference between a portion and a serving and why it’s important

I don’t know about you but I’ve struggled with portion sizes my entire life. As a child I ate adult size portions, even at an age where I should have been eating off the ‘child’s menu’ normally because the kid food just didn’t satisfy my appetite. It’s something my mother has tried to drill into my head for years but I never really understood it. … Continue reading The difference between a portion and a serving and why it’s important

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