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?
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 world of MC4r has been quiet lately, but there was something I wanted to talk about a few weeks ago so; off the back of my last post, I want to continue the discussion on whether it’s okay to comment on other peoples bodies. I was discussion with a girl in my business class about the insecurities girls face about their bodies regardless of … Continue reading Insecurities come in all shapes and sizes, let’s talk
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
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
So firstly, apologies for my absence. Just before Christmas I ended up catching COVID, I didn’t really tell anyone about it except the people I had to. I didn’t really want to make a big song and dance about it. Everyone has either had it or will have it at some point. I do have some ongoing issues, which is why I currently sympathise with … Continue reading Happy New Year: Find what works for you and stick with it
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
Recent life news, I’ve changed doctors practices and if you’re familiar with the process then you know you have a review with your new doctor. In preparation I’ve been looking more into MC4r deficiency so I can articulate myself well since most doctors don’t know what is. My hope is that a fresh start with my new doctor will help my mental state better although … Continue reading How oestrogen could impact the MC4r gene in women and possible weight loss treatments
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