How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing People’s Relationship to Exercise
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- Jamie Selzler, who once dreaded exercise and struggled with weight gain, began using the weight-loss drug Wegovy in 2023, which helped him lose weight and develop a newfound enjoyment for physical activity.
- As his weight decreased, Selzler shifted his mindset from exercising to burn calories to appreciating the strength and capabilities of his body, now walking over seven miles daily and strength training regularly.
- Many Americans using GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic report a transformed relationship with exercise, moving away from viewing it as punishment or calorie-burning toward seeing it as an enjoyable and rewarding activity.
- These drugs are helping individuals separate the cycle of overeating and exercise as punishment, fostering a healthier connection with movement focused
