Alexandra Shulman has shared her perspective on the growing trend of weight-loss medications, such as Mounjaro, drawing on a recent experience with a friend who uses the drug.
Shulman observed a significant difference in their eating habits during a visit to Cornwall. While her friend, on Mounjaro, demonstrated restraint with portion sizes and food choices, Shulman found herself consuming larger quantities, attributing it to a lack of an internal "stop valve" on her intake. She noted that her friend, despite being on the medication, could enjoy items like toast guilt-free and appeared happier with her reduced weight.
Despite acknowledging her own desire to be slimmer and to have better control over her eating, Shulman expressed a reluctance to adopt weight-loss drugs herself. She cited concerns about the long-term, unassessed side effects of such medications. Shulman, who takes other medications for post-cancer treatment and has been on Prozac for over two decades to manage anxiety and low mood, stated that her body is not entirely free of pharmaceuticals. However, she is hesitant to add another substance solely for aesthetic reasons like fitting into a smaller dress size.
She views her struggles with food as a personal battle that she prefers to manage independently, rather than relying on external substances. This personal resolve extends to resisting temptations like the bread basket, which she acknowledges remains a significant challenge.
In other observations, Shulman touched upon a range of unrelated topics including an encounter between a yacht and a Russian frigate, security restrictions on handbag sizes at the World Cup, and the potential impact of Andy Burnham's style on parliamentary dress codes. She also called for a truce with Meghan Markle, suggesting it is time to offer her a chance and support the idea of royal family reunification.