Seven Years and a World of Difference: My Journey with GLP-1 InjectablesIt’s hard to believe, seven years in, that I was ever nervous—and maybe even scared—to try an injectable medication. When I started...reactionscomments
I Guess I Wasn’t “Sick Enough”The first time my insurance denied coverage for a GLP-1 medication, the message was clear: I wasn’t sick enough. It apparently didn't...reactionscomments
Weight Loss Answers: When Something Is Better Than NothingIf you have obesity, I would be surprised if you have not looked for answers – answers about why you have obesity...reactionscomments
When Insurance Gets in the Way of GLP-1'sI was lucky when I first started a GLP-1; I had great company insurance benefits. Many people have to take finances into...reactionscomments
The Long Road to a Healthy WeightMy first memory of being “large” was when my sister took me to the "chubby section" of the girls' department to buy...reactionscomments
Losing Weight and Finding MyselfAll of my life I wanted nothing more than to lose weight. Even in elementary school I was the fat kid but...reactionscomments
My Obesity Journey: How I Found Balance and Long-Term HealthI was obese for most of my life. Growing up, I was always the big girl, the fat friend, or the "last...reactionscomments
How to Break the Binge Eating Shame CycleHave you noticed that when your confidence takes a hit, your binge eating gets worse? Not everyone who is classified as 'obese'...reactionscomments
Why I Finally Chose a GLP-1, Even When I Swore I Never WouldFor most of my life, I’ve carried weight physically, yes, but also emotionally. Obesity was never just something I “had.” It became...reactionscomments
3 Helpful Items for Living with ObesityI was filling out a routine form when I came across a question I have answered in dozens of forms over the...reactionscomments
How to Start Your Health Goals When You Feel OverwhelmedDo you want to improve your health and lose weight but struggle with getting started? Does the goal number on the scale...reactionscomments
Our 4-Step Guide to Sharing Your Obesity Story"I don't know where or how to start sharing my story." Sound familiar? You're not alone. It's not abnormal to feel unsure...reactionscomments
When the Food Noise Finally QuietedBefore I started a GLP-1, the only way I could think to describe my relationship with food was: CONSTANT. NOISE. It wasn't...reactions1comment
Beyond Fitspiration: The Best Place to Look for Exercise AdviceWhen working toward a healthier weight, "fitspiration" can be a common place to start. We often start with things like signing up...reactionscomments
What to Do When Your Doctor Is Not Your Weight Loss AllyIf your doctor is not able to provide an effective obesity management strategy for you, it's not because there aren't any treatment...reactions7comments
Hope for Obesity Emerges From the Twilight ZoneThe proven treatment to improve health for obesity is weight loss. Losing weight reduces mortality, or early death. For people with obesity...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk Obesity: Perceptions and IdentityA life with obesity comes with layers of complexity. It’s more than just a number on the scale—it’s about our identity, how...reactionscomments
Embracing Worthiness: Finding the Motivation to Start Your Weight Loss JourneyThe hardest part of the weight loss journey isn't going through it; it's deeming yourself worthy enough to start. How many times...reactions4comments
Are You Summer Ready?For most people, summer is the most looked-forward-to season of the year, but for many others, it's a season that makes them...reactions2comments
Find a Rockstar Nutritionist With These 5 QuestionsNutrition information is often contradictory and confusing. Unfortunately, nutrition is not widely taught, even though it is quite critical for health. Because...reactionscomments
