22/09/2026
Treating myself to a coffee after the gym โ๏ธ
So, the last time I posted about my personal experience of taking one of the GLP-1 weight loss medications, I got a bit of stick for it.
At first, Iโll admit, I felt quite ashamed. My immediate reaction was to people please a little and quickly post about all the other things that can support mental health and wellbeing.
Iโve had a lot of time to reflect on that since. And actually, Iโm grateful for what it brought up for me. It made me really think about my own practices, the way I communicate, my responsibilities when I share things publicly, my relationship with my body, self love, self awareness and, probably most importantly, my need to be authentic.
I realised I donโt want to hide parts of my experience away simply because somebody else might not agree with my choices. So here I am, three months in, with my second little reflection.
Iโve tried, and still use, lots of different things to help me feel as well as I can mentally and physically. Movement, meditation, therapy, breathwork, relaxation, time outside, all the things I genuinely believe in and teach. And for me, at this point in my life, this has also been one of the most effective things Iโve done - not just because of weight-loss (which is slow and steady), but because of how much better I am feeling mentally, physically and emotionally too.
It might not be the most conventional choice for everybody, and it certainly wonโt be the right choice for everybody, but it has been a positive one for me. Iโm feeling stronger, clearer and more motivated, and Iโm even beginning to consider whether reducing my antidepressants might eventually be appropriate for me too.
That isnโt me suggesting anyone else should do the same. Itโs simply me being open about my own experience and my own choices.
What works beautifully for one person might do absolutely nothing for another. What feels healthy, supportive or right for one person might look completely different for someone else.
Life really isnโt black and white, is it?
There are an awful lot of glorious shades of grey to appreciate in between ๐
