Is Your Self-Esteem a Barrier to Your Success on Your GLP-1 Journey?
Self-esteem can play a significant role in your success when you begin to prioritise your health - whether this is putting in strategies to manage a chronic health condition or using a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. If you're using GLP-1 medication as part of your weight loss plan, it’s essential to recognise how your self-esteem can impact your motivation and long term progress. But here’s the good news: improving your self-esteem and addressing any negative beliefs about yourself can be a powerful tool to make lasting changes.
How I Mentally Prepared Before Starting a GLP-1 Agonist for Weight Loss
Starting a new weight loss medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro can provoke a range of emotions, especially if you use food as a tool to regulate emotions. For me, the decision to begin this journey wasn’t just about weight loss, but about setting myself up for long term health and wellbeing.