Ozempic: The path of least resistance
Buckle up ladies, I'm about to serve some raw, unfiltered truths straight from the trenches of weight loss and transformation. If this blog offends you, I encourage you to spend a hot minute reflecting why.
When I began my weight loss journey, I was sure it would fix everything. I would love myself, stop being hard on myself, and finally have some confidence. The men would be attracted to me, and all the beautiful clothes would fit me. Life would be good— a common misconception being sold to women through societal ideals of beauty and social media algorithms, making sure we get the message.
Spoiler alert: it’s a load of BS.
We are living in a world where the pursuit of the "ideal" physical body is taking precedence over holistic well-being.
Enter Ozempic - the magic potion, promising to shed pounds with minimal effort, being guzzled faster than you can say ‘kale smoothie’.
Holistic well-being encourages the recognition of the whole self - the mental, the social, the intellect, and the spiritual, in ADDITION to the physical. When we are taking diabetic medications to melt muffin tops, at a rate that distinguishes the inventory for actual diabetics who need it, we are only concerned with one aspect of well-being — the physical.
Ozempic might trim your waistline, but what about the real issues lurking beneath? No, it’s not your slow metabolism, like you are being told. It’s the stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social isolation, negative mindset and the victim mentality that we neglect to heal. I’m talking about the emotional baggage that led us to pack on those extra pounds in the first place.
Reality check: Ozempic ain’t gonna fix it.
When was the last time you saw a woman who was emotionally grounded, radiating self love, and exercising boundaries, stuff her feelings with a chocolate cake or lack portion control? You have sat at dinner with her, sharing a dessert — she takes 2 bites and you eat the rest.
So, let’s get f*cking real for a minute.
Taking Ozempic is a quick fix— a shortcut. And why do so many women naturally gravitate towards taking this shortcut? Well, we come by it honestly. Over thousands of years, we have naturally evolved with a survival mechanism for the brain to take cognitive shortcuts to conserve energy. It is the PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE. Except now-a-days, it no longer serves us. We are not living in caves, being chased by predators, or living in food scarcity with a need to conserve energy. We just pack on the pounds, avoiding doing the real work - exercising, eating healthy and healing emotions.
If you took the path of least resistance, I am not judging. I have been in the trenches battling the bulge. I get it. I tried all the quick-fixes of my time - the fasting and fad diets. I probably would have tried Ozempic too, had it been around.
But, here's the kicker – once you stop taking Ozempic, you may find yourself grappling with rebound weight gain and the unresolved emotional issues that initially contributed to your weight struggle, in the first place. Without addressing these underlying factors, the cycle of weight loss and regain can become a perpetual and disheartening battle. We're left feeling defeated and right back where we started – emotionally scarred and searching for the next quick fix.
So, the path of least resistance only takes you in circles.
And here is the real tea: Being thin, fixes f*ck all when it comes to happiness and self worth. Sure, it might give you a temporary confidence boost, but real self worth? That comes from within, baby. It’s about owning your flaws, embracing your uniqueness and realizing your value isn’t determined by the number on the scale. Take it from me, someone who has been there - you can have a body that is celebrated in magazines and still feel — fat and not good enough.
If you know my transformation story, you know I didn’t rely on the quick fix, or the path of least resistance. Nah — I took the path of grit and resilience and tried to heal along the way. It took everything I had. Early mornings at the gym, discipline in the kitchen, and the unwavering belief in myself when no one else did. It wasn’t always easy, but damn it was worth it.
Losing weight isn’t just about shedding pounds to fit into smaller clothes – it’s about finding yourself, piece by piece, beneath the layers of doubt and insecurity. It’s about battling the urge to take short-cuts, standing tall in the face of adversity, and knowing you’ve got whatever it takes to conquer whatever life throws your way.
For me, it was about facing my fears head-on, staring down the demons that whispered I wasn't good enough, and proving them wrong, EVERY DAMN DAY!
And let me tell you, there is nothing more BADASS than that!
So yeah, maybe Ozempic works for some people, but for me, I’ll stick to the old fashioned diet and exercise because true confidence and self-worth is forged in the fire of adversity and discipline, honed by every set- back and failure along the way.
A real fearless transformation is about the journey — facing your emotional demons, battling your insecurities and coming out stronger on the other side. And let me tell you, no amount of Ozempic will give you that.
So here's my two cents: By all means, if medication is part of your weight-loss journey, go for it. But don’t neglect the real work that needs to be done — the inner transformation that goes beyond what you look like in the mirror. Focus on your entire well-being because that is how to fix your shit.
The real journey to self worth and confidence is not found on the path of least resistance. Forge your way through the wilderness by embracing the struggle, leaning into the discomfort and emerging stronger, wiser and more resilient than ever before.
If we collectively strive towards a healthier and more inclusive understanding of beauty and worth, we pave the way for a society where individuals can thrive holistically, both inside and out.
So lace up your sneakers ladies, dig deep and show the world what you are f*ucking made of! — THAT is a real fearless transformation!
