Earlier this week a post appeared on my Instagram. Now I know the world is a little insane, and we have a day, week and month for just about everything. Personally I find it a bit over the top and I tend not to keep up with all of them. This post was particularly shocking to me when I saw it, because it was just … Continue reading The social media debate on EDAwarenessWeek and World Obesity Day
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
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
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
I originally wasn’t going to talk about this but I’ve mentioned intermitted fasting a few times now. I don’t like the idea of promoting a diet so I’m going to do my best to not sound like I am. Over the years I’ve tried many diets from not eating carbs to keto and more; in the end, they’re not for me or sustainable. Around Christmas … Continue reading My experience with intermittent fasting
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?
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 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
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 far, 2022 is not my year. I’ve had to take some time for myself but often think of my blog. While, I’m composed I thought I’d sit and write. In my last post I mentioned I’d had COVID which explained my absence, this time it’s because I lost someone close to me. Not COVID related. I’m not here to talk about death and loss. … Continue reading Dealing with grief and emotional eating
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
MC4r and ME 