Before my transformation
I decided to work on my health last year in January. I had been stuck in the house for months due to Covid. My husband and I joined a weight loss challenge at a local gym.
My goal
My goal was just to be as healthy as possible. I don’t want to focus on a specific weight.
What I did
I must credit teamwork for my weight loss. My husband and I working on our weight together really made a difference for me. In the past, he would get on a health kick, or I would, but we never did it together. We are both competitive, and the weight loss challenge really helped keep us motivated.
How it worked
We weighed in once per week. We would walk together each day. We did KETO for several months, along with intermittent fasting. I recently started taking Wegovy shots to assist with my weight loss. Wegovy is available by prescription only to treat obesity. It has a few side effects; however, they are not bad for me.
My husband and I participated in the challenge twice and dropped over 50 pounds each.
The most difficult part
I have struggled with my weight since I was 5. I think the most difficult part of weight loss is the emotional highs and lows.
How I feel about myself today
Mentally, I felt good about myself before the challenge, and I feel good now. It took me many years to feel good about myself and to stop criticizing myself about my weight. It’s no longer something I think about all day.
Physically, losing weight has changed my life. I used to wake up in pain every morning; now, that has stopped. I am not as tired as I used to be when I was heavier.
I have intentionally avoided focusing on a number on the scale. I do weigh myself regularly to keep track of my progress and ensure my weight does not increase. Even with the Wegovy shot, I do not lose weight every week.
What I’ve learned from my journey
This journey has been about my health. I am a wife, mother and business owner. I want to live a productive, healthy life, and I know carrying the extra weight will come with health consequences at some point.
