It is a common misconception that it is “weak” to seek weight loss medication. Obesity has long been seen as a lifestyle choice. There are so many factors that influence obesity including genetics, hormones, metabolism, and psychological conditions. Losing weight is not just about maintaining a calorie deficit and shouldn’t be treated with a “one size fits all” approach. As a person tries to lose weight, the body can actually decrease the hormone leptin and increase ghrelin (which lead to increased hunger and reduced signaling of feeling full). Weight loss injectables (GLP-1) can be incredibly helpful at controlling these hormones as well as reducing one’s blood sugar/a1c and cholesterol, improving fatty liver disease and altering the reward pathway of food.