07/15/2026
A little journey update 💪🏼
If I’m being completely honest… I lost myself for a while. These past few months haven’t been easy. Life has been heavy in ways I don’t always talk about, and there were plenty of days when I didn’t feel like showing up.
But I did.
Somewhere between raising four kids, being a medical and autism mom, managing appointments, sleepless nights, endless laundry, making meals, and carrying the mental load that so many moms quietly carry… I stopped recognizing the woman I used to be.
And yes the part of me that LOVED the holidays and designing-that was my happy place. You’ve noticed I’ve been quiet and distant.
I kept telling myself, “I’ll start Monday.” Or, “I’ll focus on me when life calms down.”
But life doesn’t calm down.
As moms, we become so good at pouring into everyone else that we forget our own cup has been empty for a long time.
I spent years stuck in the cycle of losing weight, gaining it back, feeling defeated, and convincing myself I just didn’t have enough willpower.
So here it is! In August 2025, I made a decision that changed everything. I started using a GLP-1 as a tool to help me get my health under control. And yes, I’m thankful for it. It helped quiet the constant food noise and gave me the chance to build healthier habits.
But it wasn’t magic. I still had to choose myself every single day.
I still had to get up and go to the gym when I didn’t feel like it. I still had to learn how to fuel my body, work through emotional eating, and stop expecting perfection from myself.
Today, I’m no longer taking the GLP-1 and today, I’m celebrating 75 pounds gone.
More importantly… I’m celebrating finding me again and the healthy habits that I’ve gained. It’s a lifestyle change not JUST a quick fix. The gym is still my therapy.
I’m celebrating the stronger version.
The woman who finally understands that taking care of herself isn’t taking anything away from her family. It’s giving them the healthiest, happiest version of their mom.
If you’re reading this and you’ve been putting yourself last, this is your reminder that you matter too.
Whether your journey starts with a walk around the block, your first gym membership, therapy, better nutrition, or a GLP-1, don’t let anyone make you feel ashamed for choosing your health. We all have different starting points, different obstacles, and different stories.
This isn’t about a number on a scale anymore.
It’s about getting my life back.
I share my weight loss journey because I know what it feels like to lose yourself while pouring everything into everyone else. If my progress, struggles, and wins can encourage even one person to believe change is possible, then it’s worth sharing. This isn’t just about the weight, it’s about becoming the healthiest, happiest version of myself, one day at a time.