@octothorpe@mastodon.online @james_inthe_box@infosec.exchange @arstechnica@mastodon.social Often, yes, because human. But excess weight can make it harder / more painful to exercise, so the drug can help make exercise less unpleasant. The injection could also make the person feel like their exercise isn't a waste of time or is taking too long. And the initial progress from the drug might help them get over any self-consciousness that keeps them out of the gym.