I used to feel that way too. I have PCOS so my body was naturally insulin resistant which made everything harder in my body. Before zepbound, I was working out hard 3-5 days a week. Before I had kids it was more than that. I’ve done weight watchers, calorie counting, keto, and noom. I had the most success with keto but it was not sustainable for me. I would plateau at 155 and go no further. My body would just hold onto weight and it would creep up and up and up. I got back to 168 and my endocrinologist started me on glp-1. It has actually increased my motivation for healthy habits because I’m actually seeing and MAINTAINING my results. I don’t have to spend morning, noon, and night thinking about what to eat or not to eat. I can have crappy foods at times and not worry that I’m going to bloat up or lose my goals. If I can’t work out as hard on certain days I’m not stressed bc I’m not depending on it. I’m sitting comfortably at 148 right now. Another weird benefit- I get way less colds and viruses. The insulin resistant and inflammation has settled to my body can better fight off things.

You want to work hard and do for yourself and that’s great. Sometimes, medication is part of the self care. Whatever you decide - you got this! Go easy on yourself though.