Here we are at the beginning of 2023 and I'm standing in front of a new chapter.
280 lbs I was, in May 2022 after I finally finished breastfeeding. I had gone to see a metabolic clinic in Newmarket and an internist, Dr. A, who in March had seen me and prescribed Ozempic. As I have blogged about before, I've never wanted to do medication for weightloss or surgery. What I've really wanted to figure out is what are the systems in my body that keep me from attaining a stable weight. I was at the end of my rope, and I gave in to trying Ozempic because the Doctor did a great job of explaining how it influences brain chemistry and how youe body metabolizes insulin. I figured, ....I guess I'll give it a "shot". (Literally you inject 1x per week the medication and slowly increase). I didn't have many of the bad symptoms that some people get. But also, I was attempting to eat low carb and did not lose a pound on the medication.
I was so discouraged! I finally quit taking it in September 2022 and gave up. I literally did not know what my next step should be. My doctor was on mat leave and I felt like I was floundering.
I had always googled Ideal Protein over the years post partum, but could not get over the fact that I'd have to pay again, and invest the money. Also this year previous was given a diagnosis of PCOS on top of hypothyroidism.
I even called a clinic sort of near me in August but then had to cancel because of sick kids being home.
Fast forward to December, I discovered a new clinic that I am excitedly joining! I am ecstatic and hopeful that I can get back to the prebaby weight. And also I really do think the only reason I was able to have 2 kids is due to Ideal Protein
