I have a long and complicated history with grabbing health and attempting weight loss. From Fen-Phen to an RNY Gastric Bypass, here I share the complications from each method of trying to get healthier.
Category: Mental Health
Holiday Vacation from Weight Loss Medications
With the holidays coming, the Ozempic Vacation is a hot topic. Why not go off the GLP-1s during the holidays and go back on for New Year’s? Here, I talk about why and how that might not be such a great idea.
Beware of GLP-1 Stacking
Stacking medications can kill you. Your GLP-1 medications are meant to be taken one at a time. Read here to see why.
Tirzepatide Triplets!
How does a mama feel when two of her kidlets are now on Mounjaro, too? PROUD! We are all going to be around to enjoy each other for a lot longer. How great is that?
ZEPBOUND Arrives for Weight Management!
Eli Lilly’s ZEPBOUND has been FDA approved for Weight Management! This is fantastic news for those who want the tirzepatide GLP-1/GIP that sails over the semaglutide’s (Ozempic/Wegovy) weight loss potential.
Might GLP-1s Quell Yeast Infections?
I’ve had so many yeast infections, it’s frightening. My blood glucoses have been so high for so long, it was more typical TO have one than not. Do people on GLP-1 meds get more or fewer yeast infections? Here, I begin the questioning.
GLP-1-sized Foods I Like
Yes, in the perfect world we would be cooking food from scratch, but some of us are unable (or unwilling) to do that. Therefore, GLP-1 sized packaged food could be a great option, not just size-wise, but costing less, too. I’ll experiment for all of us!
To Medical Folks: Learn About GLP-1 Patient Care – from a Consumer
As a retired midwife, I learned skills that taught me how to speak about tender subjects with clients. Many medical providers seem to need a tiny bit more information about how to talk to people with obesity about GLP-1s. I wanted to share some of my ideas in case it helps.
Menstrual Cycles, Fertility, and GLP-1s
GLP-1s are surely going to change the infertility landscape as it affects our PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Diabetes. We still have so much to learn, but here are some of my thoughts about these amazing medications and what they can do.
What It’s Like Being Super Fat
My fat world was very different than it is now. That world is much more familiar and it’s an adjustment stepping out of it (again). Thank goodness for therapy. The memories are humiliating.
GLP-1 Crushes Food Noise
What a relief to have food noise gone with Mounjaro! Whether tirzepatide, semaglutide or any of the other ‘tides, the noise chatter tends to stop, too. It’s amazing to have those incessant commands to eat just shut up. Finally!
What If GLP-1s Are In Breast Milk?
The natural progression from the topic of GLP-1s in pregnancy is the topic of them with breastfeeding. A dearth of research exists, but questions at least start the discussion.
Why the Broken Heart?
Besides Type 2 Diabetes, my broken feet have directed much of my life. I’ve broken them trying to lose weight several times and sometimes just from walking at over 350 pounds. This makes me sad, all the journeys I have missed until now. I hope things are permanently changing this time.
Decluttering… More Than Just My Closet
When I changed my life’s trajectory with food changes, then GLP-1s, I didn’t think of allll the changes to come. Medications have fallen away as quickly as my clothes have gotten way too big. It’s so much fun to experience all these changes!
GLP-1 Pregnancy Worries
As a former midwife, I’ve been thinking a lot about the GLP-1 medications and pregnancy. There is not enough information out there yet to determine what might and what will happen when the meds are removed from a pregnant woman. I think this is something to seriously consider for women who are becoming fertile from these amazing medications.