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Down 116 pounds so far with the help of a GLP1

Sharing my journey so that you can be successful on yours!

12/02/2025

Research is coming in strong for the benefits of GLP1s and this is outside of the already evident benefits of weight loss.

Let’s take a look, shall we…

Lower overall cancer risks - findings from JAMA Oncology indicate a reduction in 13 obesity-related cancers including breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers.

Reduced risk of cardiovascular events - we know that the leading cause of death in women is cardiovascular disease and we know now that GLP1s help to reduce that risk. GLP1s have been shown to potentially improve risks associated with peripheral artery disease and lower the odds of major cardiovascular events.

Promise with patients struggling with infertility - a recent article from the NIH indicates promising research regarding PCOS and infertility. Women prescribed a GLP1 showed decreased rates of obesity, better insulin sensitivity, and many resumed ovulation.

Perimenopause possibilities - current and ongoing research shows promise in the reduction of perimenopausal symptoms.

We’re still seeing a lot of research coming down the pipeline, what excites you most?

12/02/2025

Who’s ready to join me? Which prize are you hoping to win?

I’m thrilled to partner with my favorite companies including

Let’s stay accountable, hit our steps (and maybe win some money in the process), while I give away some of my favorite things. It’s like I’m Oprah but StepBet edition.

12/01/2025

There are 3 types of hunger you’ll experience on a weight loss journey and understanding the difference can completely change the way you relate to food. After all, that’s the goal right?!?! My relationship with food was more toxic than my relationships in my early 20s with men whose names started with the letter “J.”

Number one is physical hunger. This is your body’s biological way of asking for fuel. It builds slowly and feels steady and grounded. When I stopped treating physical hunger like a problem and started seeing it as information, everything became easier. A positive relationship with hunger means letting your body speak and actually listening. It’s not something to fear but it is something to respect.

The second is emotional hunger. It’s fast, urgent, and usually tied to a feeling rather than a true physical need. Stress, boredom, loneliness, or even excitement can trigger it. For a long time I thought emotional hunger meant something was wrong with me. It turns out it was just my body trying to tell me it needed something other than food. When you slow down long enough to identify the emotion behind the craving, you can respond in a way that actually supports you.

The third is habit hunger. This is the hunger that shows up on autopilot. It’s the 3 p.m. snack you reach for every day or the urge to to grab that coffee filled with sweet goodness every morning. This isn’t failure, it’s conditioning and conditioning can be rewired. When you pause long enough to ask whether you’re actually hungry or just following a script, you start to break the cycle.

Understanding the different types of hunger doesn’t eliminate hunger. It does help you build a healthier, calmer relationship with it. Hunger isn’t the enemy, it’s information. The more you understand it, the more empowered you’ll feel on your journey.

11/28/2025

Oh wait, none of those are lazy either? They’re just examples of taking advantage of the tools that have been presented to us over time.

Taking advantage of modern technology doesn’t make us lazy, it makes us smart. It means that we’ve done the pros and cons list and we’ve made a decision that is best for us in each instance.

Would you walk 3 hours to get to the store or take the car? Would you give up wearing glasses that helped you see and just try and squint harder? Nope, neither would I and I’m definitely not walking down by the river to my laundry.

11/26/2025

What got better for you?

11/26/2025

Patterns are hard to break because patterns have been created through repetitive behaviors over time. Trying to change those all at once, isn’t realistic or sustainable. So, let’s do some chunking…

Break your patterns into chunks and break them apart one by one…
Haven’t worked out in years? Why would you try to go crazy at the gym on day one? Maybe start by taking walks and progressively getting more steps in each day.

Struggle with emotional eating? Think about journaling so that you’re more cognizant of your habits.

Lose motivation quickly? Set up mini goals for you to meet throughout the process.

I’m chunking out my chunkiness, how about you?

11/25/2025

Who’s ready for your new favorite dessert?

Seriously, this is the perfect blend of tang and sweetness, fiber and protein, low calorie and high flavor. Don’t forget to add toppings, I love some almond slices for a little extra crunch.

I used and recommend yogurt for this one. It provides and extra protein boost to keep it extra filling.

Want more recipes like this? I’m always here. Make sure to give this post a like and comment with the kinds of recipes you’d like to see next!

11/24/2025

This trend reminds me of one of my favorite stories:

A huge storm hits a town, causing massive flooding. As waters rise, a man climbs onto his roof and prays: “God, please save me!” A little later, a group of neighbors paddles by in a small lifeboat. They shout, “Hop in! We can help you escape!” The man shakes his head.
“No, thank you. God will save me.” Hours pass, the water climbs higher. A rescue team in a motorboat arrives. “Sir, get in! You’ll drown!”Again, he refuses: “God will save me!” Eventually, the flood gets extremely high, and the man is left clinging to the top of his roof. A helicopter flies over and drops a rope. “Grab the rope! This is your last chance!” He still refuses: “God will save me!”
Before long, the flood sweeps him away, and he drowns.
When he gets to Heaven, he asks why God didn’t save home and God responds with, “I sent you at boats and I sent you helicopters, you chose not to take them.”

It’s your job to take to use the tools that are given to you! Take the tools and take the chance!

I know that I can fail because I’ve done it so many times before. I know how easy it is to slip and how hard it is to st...
11/24/2025

I know that I can fail because I’ve done it so many times before. I know how easy it is to slip and how hard it is to stay motivated.

This is how I maintain consistency throughout the week. If you want more tips like this, make sure to like and save this post so that you can come back to it as you need these reminders. Even better, repost it so that we can grow our community and get even more people to share their tips.

11/23/2025

I think, when you get that big, you have a tendency to ignore some things and the rest are easily rationalized with aging, stress, being a parent, etc.

1. The joint pain, my back, hips, and legs constantly ached. I don’t even remember the last time I’ve had back pain.

2. I thought I had asthma because I could barely walk without getting winded. Turns out, nope, I was just suffocating my lungs with all the inflammation and excess weight.

3. Constant food cravings. I thought that’s how everyone lived, turns out that it’s not.

4. Drinking sugary drinks all the time because it’s normal to be a basic bitch and Starbucks is life. Also, no, it’s not normal to drink 2 Starbucks 600 calorie bomb drinks a day.

5. Skin tags, I was getting them ins every places, regularly. I haven’t had a new one pop up in over 2 years.

6. Hating exercise! It turns out that enjoying movement is way more normal than dreading it.

7. Being tired all the time. My body was working hard just to survive and my hormones were so screwed up that hormonal exhaustion had me feeling like I was ready for hibernation.

8. Terrible skin! I was dealing with adult body acne that I couldn’t get rid of. That’s another thing I haven’t had to deal with in 2 years.

9. The biggest thing that I normalized? Regular weight gain. I figured it was normal to gain weight each year and it’s not.

What about you, what did you think was normal?

11/21/2025

10 Brutal Truths I Wish I Knew Before Starting Ozempic (or any GLP-1):
1. It takes time. Don’t expect instant results — it often takes multiple dose increases before you really feel appetite suppression.
2. Not all GLP-1s are the same. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has shown better weight loss outcomes than Ozempic for many people. New meds, like retatrutide are showing even more promise.
3. It’s not effortless. These meds help, but they don’t do the work for you. You still need discipline, movement, and consistency.
4. Calorie deficit still matters. You can not lose weight on these meds if you’re still eating too much.
5. Muscle loss is real. If you’re not lifting weights and eating enough protein, you’ll lose lean mass — and that’s not the goal.
6. Side effects suck sometimes. Nausea, fatigue, constipation, and weird food aversions can hit hard.
7. Food might not feel the same. Your cravings and hunger cues may totally shift — and it can feel strange or even emotional.
8. Plateaus still happen. Weight loss isn’t linear. These meds don’t bypass the body’s natural rhythm.
9. Mental health matters. Weight loss doesn’t heal emotional eating or self-image issues. You’ll still need to work on your mindset.
10. The “after” is coming. Whether you stay on it long-term or not, maintenance is a different game. Be prepared.

These meds are powerful tools — but you’ve still got to show up.

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