In my last post I said something in passing I’d like to talk more about. I’ve had an MC4r deficiency diagnosis for about eight years and in that time I’ve only met one other person who has heard of MC4r. This encounter happened while in the waiting room of a hospital while I was waiting to see my neurologist regarding my migraines. My mum who … Continue reading Why more doctors need to know about MC4r
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”
It’s going to be a short post today. Generally when I write it’s because I want to share a story, a personal experience or something positive. I hope to motive change or educate and raise awareness about obesity related disorders. However, I’m only human. I’m a human who alongside MC4r also suffers with chronic headaches and migraine, fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety. This is why I … Continue reading It’s okay to not be okay
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
The last we heard of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals they were modifying their drug treatment for weight loss following feedback from the FDA. This seemed quite the setback at the time. However, it appears they’ve been successful. Not just once, but twice. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has announces FDA Approval of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) for use in patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Bardet-Biedl Syndrome is something we’ve touched on very briefly … Continue reading Rhythm Pharmaceuticals launches IMCIVREE for the treatment of obesity
The other week I started to write a post and part way through I lost myself, and stopped. I felt like I was just writing aimlessly and that’s not my style so in good conscious couldn’t publish it. I will address that I’ve changed my web address, simple answer; I’m trying to save some money so I downgraded my plan. But this blog is still … Continue reading Finding the diet that works for you and sticking with it
I love dedicating this blog to obesity genes, but every now and then I enjoy a little bit of controversy. Earlier this week Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in the same dress that Marilyn Monroe wore to President Kennedy’s birthday celebration-slash-fundraiser back in 1962. Kim also revealed that she lost 16 pounds in 21 days in order to fit into Marilyn’s dress. Now … Continue reading Kim K Controversy: Your Body Your Business
First I’ll start with an apology for being MIA; I’ve had the worst spell of migraine attacks. Unfortunately when I have an attack they can last anywhere between a few days to two weeks and I’ve been down for about two weeks. Still not 100% but on the mend. I’ve had a few things I’ve wanted to talk about, but my brain feels like mush … Continue reading Rhythm Pharmaceuticals modify design of ongoing MC4r treatment following FDA feedback
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
Moving away from my recent posts which have focused more on personal grievances. However, as I scroll Instagram I came across this post and it left an impression on me. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Diets Don’t Work (@diets_dont_work_haes) I’ve spoken before how I detox my social media and try and keep toxic diet culture away from my feed, so one … Continue reading Thought of the day: It’s time to start holding myself accountable
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
Every now and then something happens and I feel the need to write about it. Last week someone said something to me in conversation that at first just passed over my head, I thought it odd but didn’t think much of it after the fact. Then it became relevant again. The story and the event leading up to this blog post is about something we … Continue reading Full sugar soda or diet? That is the question
MC4r and ME 