As I'm sure you've heard by now the new drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro are the latest weight loss craze. If you've struggled with weight for a long time these drugs can seem like a godsend and for many they are. Unfortunately, like any drug, the come with side effects, and if you stop using them the weight comes back.  

You may be wondering if I'm against these drugs. I'm not. For some people these drugs are just the ticket but for many others, especially those who overeat because of emotional issues, these drugs will not change those issues.

It's similiar to bariatric surgery. Often people who are emotionally disturbed think that losing their weight is going to be a magic cure all and heal all their issues. There is a high incidence of suicide after bariatric surgery because these people find that losing all that weight did not magically make them whole. Now they have to face the real issues behind all that overeating. This leads to desperation.

There is also the issue of transfer addiction. Once people stop turning to overeating they often turn to alcohol, gambling, drugs, or promiscuity. 

It really boils down to the reasons you're overweight. Many overweight people never feel full and are always hungry. The weight loss drugs turn off this urge, which is a good thing. Because of this food loses its allure and they can finally lose the weight. These are the people who benefit most from these drugs. 

I also know that they're also new weight loss drugs being developed. This is the way of the future. What I know from doing this work for over 2 decades is that most people prefer a pill over doing the inner work that's involved. It's human nature to want the softer, easier way. 

Weight Watchers is going the way of prescribing drugs. They are now focusing on medical weight loss. I think they've seen the writing on the wall and so have I. 

I will no longer be teaching my live groups and I will only be accepting a few select clients for private coaching each year. I will continue to send out my weekly emails as I've written hundreds of articles through the years and want people to benefit from them. 

At 65, I am shifting my coaching business so that I can pursue my art career. I am now focusing on being a full time art course teacher/producer and artist. 

It has always been my life plan to have my final life chapter be about my greatest passion: art. 

I've enjoyed serving you through the years and I hope that you continue to benefit from my courses and writings. 

Many Blessings,

Catherine L. Taylor