#960

GLP-1: 90 lb Loss #960

I started GLP-1s in July 2021. Now, more than five years later, I’m down 90 pounds—but the biggest changes aren’t on the scale. I didn’t count calories or follow a strict diet. I ate smaller portions, focused on healthier choices, and gradually found movement I enjoyed. Short walks and dancing eventually became regular strength training and cardio. Exercise stopped being about losing weight and became something that made me feel strong. That progress gave me the confidence to tackle other things I’d put off, including decluttering and building better habits at home. None of it happened overnight, but small changes added up. I can’t say whether the medication affected my motivation directly. What I do know is that seeing progress helped me believe I could keep going. There was plenty of work involved. GLP-1s helped me get started, and I’m grateful I gave them a chance.

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