By Suzanne Jones

Losing 60 pounds through diet and exercise was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I gave it everything I had — the early mornings, the late-night cravings, the tears, the discipline. But eventually, I hit a wall. No matter how hard I pushed, nothing changed. And that broke something in me.

***Suzanne Jones’s journey: hard work, healthy habits, and the right support.***

For a long time, I told myself I just needed to try harder. That if I were stronger, more disciplined, more something, I could make it happen on my own. But deep down, I was exhausted. I was doing everything “right,” and still felt stuck.

That’s when I started thinking about a GLP-1 medication. Honestly, the idea scared me. I felt guilty — like I was cheating or taking the easy way out. But the truth is, there’s nothing easy about admitting you need help.

I started tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in May 2025 at 2.5 mg. By November 2025, I was at 15 mg — and I had lost 96 pounds. I can say, without hesitation, that it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health.

I didn’t start this medication to replace hard work. I started it because I wanted to keep fighting for myself — in a safe, sustainable way.

I did it for my kids, too. I want to be here — really be here — for them for a long time.

There have been side effects. Some nausea, especially in the first couple of days after a shot. Occasional fatigue. And, funny enough, forgetting to eat — my husband teases me about that one. But overall, I feel more in tune with my body now than I ever have before.

What’s surprised me the most isn’t the physical change. It’s how present I feel.

My energy is back. My focus is sharper. For the first time in years, I’m making myself a priority — and not feeling guilty about it.

Every day, I take one hour just for me. Sometimes I walk. Sometimes I write. Sometimes I just sit in silence and breathe. That hour has become sacred. For so long, I poured everything I had into everyone else, and somewhere along the way, I lost myself. I didn’t even realize how empty I’d become until I started filling my own cup again.

Before this, I tried phentermine — and it was awful. My blood sugar crashed. My heart raced. I felt anxious and irritable all the time. I didn’t feel like myself; I felt trapped in my own body. Ironically, when I stopped taking it, I started losing weight again. That experience taught me something important: not everything that’s supposed to help actually does.

Starting tirzepatide wasn’t easy. I wrestled with guilt, fear, and shame. But choosing it was an act of love — not weakness. It was me saying:

I deserve to feel good.
I deserve to be healthy.
I deserve to show up for myself.

This journey hasn’t been perfect, and I’m far from finished. But for the first time in a long time, I’m proud of where I am. I’m learning to give myself credit — and to understand that real strength isn’t perfection. It’s persistence.

Because this isn’t just about losing weight.

It’s about healing.
It’s about balance and peace.
It’s about finding the version of me I thought I’d lost.

And maybe — finally realizing she was there all along.

It’s Time to Start Your Wellness Journey

If you feel like you’ve been doing everything you can and still aren’t seeing progress, you’re not alone. Your Health can help you get started on GLP-1s for a healthier you!