Fat Shaming and GLP-1 - It's Biology

Fat Shaming and GLP-1 - It's Biology

From Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson by Terry Simpson

April 9, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 122

About this episode

The episode discusses the misconceptions surrounding GLP-1 drugs and the harmful effects of fat shaming in the context of obesity and weight loss.

The Chorus of “Just Eat Less” Spend a few minutes on social media, and you will hear it. On Bill Maher's podcast the other day, I heard it. Two people who know less about GLP-1 drugs than almost anyone, opining about how GLP-1s are horrific. Bill Maher says, “Just eat less.” Jillian Michaels warns that GLP-1 medications are dangerous. Did she even graduate from college? Meanwhile, a rotating cast of gym bros, coaches, and influencers insists that anyone using these medications is taking the easy way out. At first glance, these seem like different voices. A comedian, a fitness personality, a group of online trainers. However, they are all saying the same thing. If you are overweight, this is your fault. If you need help, you are weak. If you use medication, you are cheating. That message travels well. It is simple. It fits into a tweet. It sounds like common sense. Science shows us that fat shaming doesn't work ( reference ). It is also wrong. Who Is Doing the Shaming—and Why The fitness industry has something to lose here, and that part is easy to understand. Entire businesses are built on the idea that weight loss is a matter of discipline. Follow the plan, buy the program…

People in this episode

Host: Terry Simpson

Topics covered

  • fat shaming
  • GLP-1 drugs
  • obesity
  • fitness industry
  • weight loss
  • health
  • medication

Keywords

  • GLP-1
  • fat shaming
  • obesity
  • weight loss
  • fitness
  • health
  • medication

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