A mother undergoing weight loss treatment withMounjaro, a GLP-1 drug, has sparked a significant debate after revealing on TikTok that she occasionally "forgets to feed" her children due to the medication's appetite-suppressing effects. Her candid admission, shared over a picture of herself and her two kids, stunned many and quickly went viral.

Mounjaro, administered weekly via injection, works by suppressing hunger, which aids in weight loss. The mother’s post, captioned with the acknowledgment, "Not easy remembering these little people are hungry," highlighted an unexpected side effect of the drug on daily routines, particularly parenting responsibilities.

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The TikTok video ignited a fierce debate in the comments section. Some users harshly criticized the mother, expressing disbelief at the idea of forgetting to feed one's children. Comments included statements like, "I can forget a lot but definitely not feeding them," and others shared experiences of having to ensure their own children had packed lunches when cared for by relatives on similar medications.

However, a surprisingly large number of commenters expressed empathy and relatability. Many individuals on Mounjaro or similar GLP-1 drugs echoed her experience, stating they also felt no hunger and struggled with meal timing. Users shared anecdotes of their children reminding them it was mealtime, even late in the evening, or needing to set alarms to ensure their pets were fed. The general sentiment among this group was that the mother's confession was "real" and "relatable," highlighting the profound impact these medications can have on one's hunger cues and daily habits. The TikToker herself hinted that the post was intended to be light-hearted, responding to a comment by saying it was "not that deep."