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The Wellness Check: An In-Depth Update on My Weight Loss Journey

First post back in over a year... No pressure.

I figured I'd jump right back in with The Wellness Check, my personal check-in on my own health and wellness journey. Where do I even begin? 

In January of this year I decided to make some big changes. Quit smoking, start exercising, and start eating less. That all went great until I got sick. All things good went out the window. No gym, a packet of smokes, and of course all the takeout because who wants to cook when they’re sick? But the smoking I’ve found to be the most upsetting. Unforgivable, I might even say.

I write this post from my car as in a matter of urgency. I’m currently waiting to head into my 2:00 PM doctor’s appointment to, fingers crossed, get help with losing weight. I’ve been pretty open about my struggles with my weight here and on social media so I have no qualms with sharing this part of my journey. I also find no shame in accepting the fact that I need help in the form of medication. 

I’ve been prescribed weight loss medication twice before, but insurance won’t cover it because obesity isn’t a good enough reason apparently. Even though that’s one reason the drug was made (among other reasons as well). I digress.

My goal today is to try and get the medication covered by insurance, but I’m not too hopeful. My back up option is a coupon. But this stuff is astronomically priced, so a coupon would still mean it costs an arm and a leg. Is it a price I’m willing to pay? Well, considering that I just stepped on the scale and saw that my weight has gone up even more, yes. Yes it is. 

As someone who’s severely overweight, I’m feeling hopeful. Hopeful that this will aid in my journey to becoming a healthier me. They say losing weight doesn’t solve all of your problems, and I’m not saying I even have problems that need solving. I am saying that I have confidence and self esteem that needs rescuing, a closet full of beautiful clothes that I can’t wait to wear, and a smile that deserves to shine bright because of how the woman on the inside feels proud of the work she’s done on the outside. 

And let’s be clear, there is still work that needs to be done. Weight loss medication isn’t a cure all. You still have to exercise and keep a healthy diet. Think of this more as a weight loss aid. A tool, so to speak.

The Wellness Check this time next year, I hope, will look very different. Even this time six months from now. Watch this space. Or follow me over on Instagram @etsparkles. Until next week!

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