The way the media portrays it, you’d think this is a magic drug that just makes the pounds melt away. That’s not really the case—you still need willpower, a balanced diet, and regular exercise. What it does do is make sticking to a diet easier. The usual food triggers are still there; I still love food just as much, and I still face the same social pressures around eating. But I can finally take all the nutrition advice I’ve been given over the years and make a plan I can actually stick to. Now, portions don’t control me.
I sometimes wonder if I’m thinking about food too much. Am I really hungry, or is it just nausea? Maybe I just need water? Is this what people call “food noise”? Eating less than 1500 calories a day seemed intimidating at first. It’s not exactly easy—I could eat more if I wanted—but I don’t feel the need to. Now, I’m much more intentional about what I eat and listen to what my body truly wants.
During the first week, I felt amazing, full of good vibes. Tonight marks my third shot, and while some of the stresses that were affecting me are still present, I feel like losing weight can’t hurt. I’m hoping this journey will also help me manage my blood pressure better, so I don’t have to worry every time I get stressed.
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