Not the easy way out! What real users want you to know about weight loss drugs
Peter Paumgardhen | Last update: 6th January 2026
Weight loss jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy are often decried as the ‘easy way out.’ But ask the people who’ve actually taken them, and you’ll hear a different story. For the SlimrChat community, these drugs are a tool, not a shortcut. They give users the headspace to break old habits and the chance to start again. But they still require patience, discipline, and a huge shift in mindset.
At SlimrChat, we’ve run a series of interviews with our members who use weight loss drugs – Your jab life unfiltered. And here’s why the drugs aren’t the easy way out
This isn’t a cheat code
Many users say the drug gives them back control, not that it magically makes them slimmer.
“People say this is the easy way out, but it’s not. You still have to do the work. It just gives you a fighting chance.” Katie Wattam
“I still had to make the right decisions, just without food screaming at me.” Kelsey Smith
You still have to change your habits
GLP-1 drugs can silence food noise, but they don’t do the eating, moving, or planning for you. You still need to build new habits if you want lasting results.
“This drug gave me the pause I needed to make different choices. But I had to be ready to do something with that space.” Laura Hughes
“You need to take the opportunity and do the work while the food noise is off. Because it doesn’t stay quiet forever.” Robert Taylor
You can’t just take the drug and hope for the best
Weight loss is not guaranteed. The biggest success stories come from those who combine treatment with structure and commitment.
“I joined the gym, I changed how I shopped, I meal prepped. Mounjaro helped – but I helped myself too.” Gemma Forsey
“I decided this time was going to be different. I made a plan and stuck to it.” Louise Atkinson
The emotional work still has to happen
People often think the hardest part is controlling what’s on the plate. But many users find the real work is what’s in their head – letting go of guilt, identity, and the years of diet culture.
“I thought losing weight would fix everything. But you’re still you, just smaller. You have to work on your self-worth too.” Lynsey Gallimore
“Food was my comfort. When that was taken away, I had to face stuff I’d avoided for years.” Vivienne Joy
You’ll still have ups and downs
GLP-1 type drugs flatten the hunger curve – but they don’t flatten real life. People still get stressed, tired, hormonal, or triggered.
“There were still hard days. I still wanted to eat crap sometimes. The drug helped, but it didn’t erase my humanity.” Kia Childs
“I had to learn to manage my emotions without food. That was new for me.” Wendy Dale
It’s a second chance – not a free pass
Many SlimrChat members say weight loss drugs gave them the head start they couldn’t find anywhere else. But how you use that opportunity is what counts.
“This was my do-over. I wasn’t going to waste it.” Jen Rooney
“It’s not a magic fix. It’s a reset button. But you still have to push it.” Kelsey Smith
Final word from SlimrChat
The people who succeed on weight loss drugs are not lazy. They’re committed, reflective, and often exhausted by years of struggle. Mounjaro and Wegovy help level the playing field but they don’t do the running for you. You still have to show up…every day. And if you’re ready, we’re here to help.
Also read: How to maintain weight loss after stopping Mounjaro and Why personality type affects your weight