Jamie09
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A little over a year ago, I started using MJ (did about 5 dozen shots), and it's been way more effective than I ever thought it could be.
I wanted to share my experience in case it helps other people.
I've struggled with being overweight since I hit puberty, partly because of PCOS. I always figured my love of ice water was just a quirk, not a symptom of wonky blood sugar and pre-diabetes. Now, I have to remind myself to drink water!
For over a decade, all my endocrinologists told me was that I needed to work out harder and diet more strictly than other people just to see less progress. "No carbs!" "Ten thousand steps isn't enough? Try 15-20k!" "Your calorie deficit isn't low enough!"
My diet wasn't even that bad, so it was so frustrating watching friends and my partner (who ate the same food as me) stay thin.
I felt completely defeated. No matter how much time I spent on the elliptical or how many times I skipped bread when I was craving it, I was always the biggest person around.
Sometimes my blood sugar spikes would make me cry because I wanted pizza, or even ketchup. I didn't realize I was fighting my own body.
But the moment I started the injections, my body responded really well. The swelling and water retention went away. Within weeks, the scale and the mirror showed major changes. It was unbelievable!
My hunger disappeared.
The carb cravings vanished.
I kept going to the gym, but I didn't have to do cardio! I focused on keeping as much muscle as possible as the weight came off. It wasn't magic; it was that my efforts were finally paying off, not being blocked by my messed-up system.
This medication has shown me that I was never lazy.
It wasn't my fault.
I wasn't doomed to stay in a body I didn't recognize.
I'm turning 30 this year. My starting weight was around 230lb, and I'd been as high as 240lb before. For the last 15 years, I've almost never been under 200lb, so I hardly know myself at 140lb now.
I feel strong, confident, and happy.
I knew I could do it. I just needed a little help to fix what was broken.
Things I never thought I'd achieve, but here they are:
-Pull-ups
-Having room next to me on an airplane
-Enjoying a light jog
-Finding clothes my size anywhere
-Feeling comfortable showing my stomach
-Not having my relatives comment on my food choices
-Being able to get pregnant at a healthy weight
-Getting medical advice that isn't just "lose weight!"
-Liking my reflection
-Writing this post!
I wanted to share my experience in case it helps other people.
I've struggled with being overweight since I hit puberty, partly because of PCOS. I always figured my love of ice water was just a quirk, not a symptom of wonky blood sugar and pre-diabetes. Now, I have to remind myself to drink water!
For over a decade, all my endocrinologists told me was that I needed to work out harder and diet more strictly than other people just to see less progress. "No carbs!" "Ten thousand steps isn't enough? Try 15-20k!" "Your calorie deficit isn't low enough!"
My diet wasn't even that bad, so it was so frustrating watching friends and my partner (who ate the same food as me) stay thin.
I felt completely defeated. No matter how much time I spent on the elliptical or how many times I skipped bread when I was craving it, I was always the biggest person around.
Sometimes my blood sugar spikes would make me cry because I wanted pizza, or even ketchup. I didn't realize I was fighting my own body.
But the moment I started the injections, my body responded really well. The swelling and water retention went away. Within weeks, the scale and the mirror showed major changes. It was unbelievable!
My hunger disappeared.
The carb cravings vanished.
I kept going to the gym, but I didn't have to do cardio! I focused on keeping as much muscle as possible as the weight came off. It wasn't magic; it was that my efforts were finally paying off, not being blocked by my messed-up system.
This medication has shown me that I was never lazy.
It wasn't my fault.
I wasn't doomed to stay in a body I didn't recognize.
I'm turning 30 this year. My starting weight was around 230lb, and I'd been as high as 240lb before. For the last 15 years, I've almost never been under 200lb, so I hardly know myself at 140lb now.
I feel strong, confident, and happy.
I knew I could do it. I just needed a little help to fix what was broken.
Things I never thought I'd achieve, but here they are:
-Pull-ups
-Having room next to me on an airplane
-Enjoying a light jog
-Finding clothes my size anywhere
-Feeling comfortable showing my stomach
-Not having my relatives comment on my food choices
-Being able to get pregnant at a healthy weight
-Getting medical advice that isn't just "lose weight!"
-Liking my reflection
-Writing this post!
