HealthlineKathy Bates Credits Losing 100 Pounds with These 5 Things

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Actor Kathy Bates achieved a 100-pound weight loss through a combined approach of lifestyle modifications and GLP-1 medication. The initial 80 pounds were lost through conventional methods including dietary changes, time-restricted eating, and physical activity, while the final 20 pounds were attributed to Ozempic use. This case highlights the potential effectiveness of a multi-modal approach to significant weight reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Key Points:

• Patient implemented time-restricted feeding with an 8 PM cutoff, combined with dietary modifications focusing on reducing processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages
• Physical activity centered primarily on walking, with consistent movement throughout the day including workplace activity
• GLP-1 agonist (Ozempic) was introduced later in the weight loss journey, contributing to a 20-pound reduction
• Flexible eating patterns were incorporated, allowing occasional planned deviations while maintaining overall adherence
• Research supports the combination approach: A 2006 study demonstrated benefits of high-fiber, low-fat diets for weight reduction in type 2 diabetes patients
• Studies indicate potential weight regain when discontinuing GLP-1 agonists, highlighting the importance of sustained lifestyle modifications

“There’s been a lot of talk that I just was able to do this because of Ozempic. But I have to impress upon people out there that this was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic. It’s very hard to say you’ve had enough.”
– Kathy Bates

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