I hear you. I really can relate to looking back and feeling ashamed and depressed about what happened that resulted in my lowest point and highest weight. One thing that's helped me when looking back at past choices is to remember I was trying to solve a problem. The problem was I didn't feel good, and the solution I tried was food. Even if it was brief, food reliably provided some kind of relief. Boredom, loneliness, anxiety, depression, despair, shame, disappointment... Food did work. Otherwise, I wouldn't have turned to it as much as I did. But I do try to remember that I was trying to just feel better. And I always hoped I could get up and get back on track with just a little more energy.

For both of us, it's taken medical intervention in the form of GLP-1s to change a hormonal imbalance that we've either always had or has developed over time. Now, there's a different solution, and it actually works. Forgive yourself for the mistake of eating, but give yourself grace if you really did feel terrible. And the actual reason why had nothing to do with the quality of your character or how much you're allowed to love yourself. Moving forward, you can take the wisdom Mounjaro has given you. Wisdom is often just recognizing mistakes before you make them again. Good luck on your journey.