One of the things I have struggled with is my physical and mental health. In 2022, I was diagnosed with Pre-diabetes and weighed 305 pounds. I was depressed and dealing with so much mentally already. All I could think about was being the reason why I shortened my life due to my decisions and my children would be without a mother. It hurt. I felt like I would never be able to reach a point of “feeling healthy.” The following year in February 2023 I was diagnosed with diabetes and I felt like a total failure. I fell into an even deeper depression. I gave up trying to eat healthy. I wanted instant results, and I didn’t want to take meds or anything. I was still overeating and my cravings felt more in control than I was. My blood sugar was out of control so eventually I was changed from Metformin to Ozempic in August 2024.
I took the medicine, reluctantly. I still wasn't eating correctly, and I wasn't working out really. I was barely going walking. I knew something had to change. I started walking but wasn't consistent. I still wanted instant results without having to put in the work. By November 2025, I dropped down to about 250 and my blood glucose levels were now at normal levels. I had plateaued. The Ozempic had done all it could do for me.
Fast forward to January 2025, after several conversations with my doctor, family, and friends, I knew I couldn't keep making the same decisions and expecting different results. I talked to God and prayed for strength. I made the decision to start eating healthier and working out more. My doctor suggested I switch to Mounjaro about two days after I made that decision.
So, I started drinking green smoothies from La Tonique Juicery and eating meals from Clean Eatz. Mushroom Jerky is my favorite snack! I find myself looking forward to finding new healthy meals and snacks. As a family we have started making smarter choices in how and what we eat. We encourage each other and do what we can to support one another. I still allow myself "cheat days" on the weekends, but I don't allow myself to get too outrageous.
I still have a long way to go. I am happier and healthier. I love me. That used to be hard to say without feeling like an imposter in my own body. I can really say I don't only feel healthy, I am healthy!
Please understand that this blog is about my health journey. This is in no way medical advice. Everyone has their own health journey. I hope this encourages you. God has brought me a long way. He's not finished with me yet...
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