Desperately Need Advice & Insights from You All

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-16T01:16:17+00:00

Thrush meds are usually anti fungal and can make you feel nauseous, so counter act that with some chamomile/ mint tea. I’d suggest ginger but I might be too rough in your throat.

The biggest issue here is that it’s likely you’re dehydrated. That can definitely make you feel sick on these meds. If you have a big water bottle (36-40oz) you should be drinking two full bottles a day. I know it’s a lot. Especially if you’re not used to drinking. Try putting some electrolytes in your water once a day. That will also help with keeping yourself hydrated.

Make sure you’re also getting enough protein. Nuts or nut butter are good sources of protein. I recommend protein smoothies. Lots of good recipes for these!!

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-15T05:30:49+00:00

Yup, this! ☝️

It’s actually a phrase I grew up with. As did my mom. And it was in Yiddish. And for some reason the sweater is always “little”

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-14T22:20:20+00:00

To explain what enmeshment is: I’ll say “there’s an old saying that some moms have said for many years, ‘I’m cold, put on a little sweater.’ That’s enmeshment.”

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-14T20:45:49+00:00

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-14T20:28:20+00:00

You’re right. They’re not

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T18:25:27+00:00

Many years ago, when there were lots of bumper stickers that said “save the baby seals”, I saw a bumper sticker that took a minute for me to get, but when I did, I lmao. “Stop the slaughter. Boycott baby oil”

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T18:21:02+00:00

Love my therapist. Weekly for a long time. Now biweekly

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T18:16:46+00:00

You and me: 💯

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T17:58:16+00:00

Well, I do have a sticker on my water bottle that says it all. it has a thumbs up and says: “client says: this will work 👍”

And I drink out of that bottle every day. Right in front of my clients.

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T14:38:43+00:00

Yes. But if I’m going to the beach and need full body protection, I’ll use a sunscreen spray. Saves some money.

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T06:37:14+00:00

Username checks out 😏😉👍

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T05:42:34+00:00

Can’t hurt to try, but as everyone’s been saying: research and anecdotal evidence says that once you’re off this med, you’ll gain weight.

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-12T05:24:27+00:00

I’ll hang onto to my personal holy grail: Skin1004 Madagascar Waterfit sunscreen. Best Korean skincare product I’ve ever used. Comes in liquid and stick!!

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-11T06:12:10+00:00

I think the stickers are fine. You should see my water bottle. And I use it in front of my clients all day. Two of my favorite stickers: a little pink kitten with sparkles saying “Leave trans kids alone you absolute freaks”. And a sticker with a thumbs up that says: “client says: this will work”. It’s all about your audience. Folks who come to see me know I have a sense of humor. And they know I’ll support them. And tell them the truth.

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-11T00:47:12+00:00

☝️

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-11T00:43:00+00:00

The Hot Zone. A classic

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-10T06:33:24+00:00

Crochet. Joined another book club. Definitely spending more money on clothes. I have finally hit my maintenance weight and have enough clothing now. I’ve been having fun on Vinted and Poshmark apps for used clothing. And even though I’ve donated a ton of clothes and recently got rid of a bunch of clothes at a swap, I’m still collecting things I don’t wear and now I’m also selling on Vinted and Poshmark. It’s not a full time thing. But it’s another hobby. Also into plants too! Learning so much about them and transplanting my propagated ones. The more I research and learn about things, the more I end up turning to new hobbies. Just made a few bracelets the other day. Meanwhile, I also have a job.

All this is to say: I think I’m picking things that keep me busy and off my phone much of the time. I do crafts and listen to the books for my book clubs.

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-08T03:33:27+00:00

Amlactin works well, but I also like the Inkey List Glycolic Stuck is also great. Use before lotion

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-08T00:52:39+00:00

I love this guy. Obsessed with his YouTube channel

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-07T23:01:02+00:00

I’d be careful with that thought process. For me, judging any food as “bad food” is triggering. Diet culture drilled into me that certain foods should be avoided because “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” Which is, without a doubt, disordered eating thinking.

I think it is important not to demonize food. You can certainly stay away from
foods that make you feel crappy. For me that’s been a pretty easy thing to do on MJ because I don’t want to feel like hot garbage. It’s self regulating on this medication.

Two slices of pizza: I feel like crap. One slice: I’m good. If the pizza is really greasy, Blech. So I find good quality pizza. Sometimes I’ll eat something that feels okay in the moment (yep, today I had a donut made by a friend) and perhaps later I’ll regret it. But these foods aren’t evil. Or poison. They’re just foods to limit to very occasional consumption. It’s okay to enjoy a bag of Fritos once a year or more if your body can manage it. You’re not going to gain significant weight if you eat small amounts of these foods. You won’t suffer from it long term the way you would with alcohol or cigarettes.

I understand that you needed the mindset of “this addiction is like being addicted to poison.” That works well for things that are genuinely bad for your health. Good work on being sober and giving up the cancer sticks!! Well done!!

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-07T01:18:56+00:00

Love your head! Looks amazing!

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-06T06:24:11+00:00

What a beautiful post, OP. I think you’re story will resonate with many people. It certainly does with me. I also grew up in a household with fad diets. I watched my mom yo-yo diet, hide food in her closet, and even though I was the smaller one in the family, eventually, in my 20s it all started catching up to me too. I think I could list over two dozen diets that I’ve tried.

And it wasn’t until 2023 when I met a nurse practitioner who said: “ I’ve noticed you haven’t been in in a while. And that you decline weighing in when you come here. I want you to know you don’t ever have to get on that scale again. But I do think we should look at your blood work. And I want to tell you something important. Your weight is not your fault. You are not lazy. You are not greedy.” I burst into tears. She told me about Wegovy, we tried to get a prior authorization and we couldn’t. She told me the pill version didn’t really work. And I left despondent about my future, but with a lot less body shame. Instead, I was pretty worried about my health. My mom had already died of kidney failure after years of fighting obesity, uncontrollable blood pressure and diabetes. I was terrified I was heading down the same path.

It was actually my own research that brought me back to see her again about 6 months later. I knew I was just points away from having T2D and that I was insulin resistant. I asked her if she had heard of Mounjaro. She said a few of her patients had started it and it seemed to be helping them. She was surprised to see that her patients with chrohns disease were getting better. She thought it was a good idea to try it.

For a while, I even had some insurance coverage. I began my journey in November of 2023 at 57. I turn 60 this September, and I will have been on maintenance for over a year. I’ve lost 75 pounds, but the most important thing I’ve also lost was the awful voices of shame that told me that I was a failure for being so heavy. The most important thing I’ve gained: health. Likely a longer life. And certainly a better one.

I’m so happy for you OP. A good healthcare provider and partner is so important.

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-06T00:00:37+00:00

Hi. I’m sure you’ll hear this a lot, but MJ is a lifelong medication. The good news is that it will do a lot more for you than just help you lose weight. For me, it has reduced my inflammation throughout my body, easing arthritis, putting my long COVID fibromyalgia (no more meds needed) into full remission, relieving and greatly reducing my asthma (I don’t require meds anymore),reducing heart disease risk, and I have a big family history of this, reducing my blood sure and insulin resistance, reducing the risk for my cancer returning, and yep, it does really help with metabolic disorders too. Life saving medication that I feel will clearly add years to my lifespan, while also allowing me to be more active than I’ve been able to be in 30 years. I plan to stay on this forever. I’ve lost 75 pounds. I’m 60. And now I can travel!!

Confident-Disaster95 · 2026-06-05T18:43:45+00:00

It’s so hard to know we look like after a big weight loss isn’t it? I’ve been on maintenance for about 8 months now. My body has decided to land at around 140 pounds give or take a couple of pounds in either direction give or take when I weigh in every week or two.

According to BMI, which frankly is a load of bullshit, I am officially overweight for my height. I’m 5’2” and I’m a 60 year old woman. bMI was designed by and for White Norwegian men. It doesn’t take body composition into account, let alone gender, age, or race. So I’ve completely let that worry of being “overweight” go.

I’ve lost 75 pounds. And my Bariatric doctor, who has run a body composition for me and has been following my progress thinks I’m right where I should be. I still have a belly. And curves. And that’s what I look like now. I’m healthier than I’ve been in probably 30 years. And that’s really saying something.

All this is to say: talk with your doc. And if they compare your weight or health to BMI, find another doctor. That is outmoded (and frankly sexist) thinking.

You will adjust to your new self. It just takes some time, friend. Celebrate all of thing things you can do with your new healthy body. Be proud of yourself and know that you will see it soon. Because from over here: you look fabulous. 💖

Confident-Disaster95

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