From Cosmopolitan · Caitlin Carlson · · 2m
Diet And Exercise Alone Weren’t Enough For Me To Lose Weight
How a weight-loss program helped me lose weight and keep it off.
In brief
How a weight-loss program helped me lose weight and keep it off. Keytsiia, a North Carolina school district administrator, lost weight using Wegovy® with diet and exercise after diet and exercise alone weren’t enough. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
The Wake-Up Call
A photo of me riding a motorcycle in 2016 made me realize I couldn’t button my pants for work.
“I couldn’t button my pants for work”
Diet And Exercise Alone Weren’t Enough
After a year, I had only lost a handful of pounds despite healthy eating and consistent workouts.
“After a year, i had only lost a handful of pounds”
The Doctor’s Suggestion
In January 2023, my doctor suggested Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg to help me lose weight.
“In January 2023, my doctor suggested Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg”
Wegovy® Works With Diet And Exercise
Wegovy® is a prescription medicine used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to lose weight.
“Wegovy® is a prescription medicine used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to lose weight”
Managing Side Effects
I experienced nausea but worked with my doctor to manage it while taking Wegovy®.
“I experienced nausea but worked with my doctor to manage it”
Rediscovering Exercise Joy
My coach told me, 'Working out should be fun. It should be something you enjoy.'
“Working out should be fun. It should be something you enjoy”
Weight Loss Progress
Months into Wegovy®, I lost weight and noticed physical changes.
“Months into my journey with Wegovy, i lost weight and was noticing some physical shifts”
The Skydiving Goal
My ultimate goal is to try indoor skydiving, which has a weight limit that becomes my personal 'goal' weight.
“It has a weight limit, which has become my personal 'goal' weight”
Inspiring Others
I want to show women of color they aren’t alone in struggling with weight loss.
“There are plenty of women of color who have the same issues as me: not being able to lose weight and not feeling seen”
The Journey Continues
I continue to ride motorcycles and support causes like dementia awareness through group rides.
“I joined the WEGOVY WeGoTogether program where i spoke with my coach about habits, planning meals, setting up times to go to the gym, and spending time with my family”
Wegovy® Safety
Wegovy® may cause serious side effects including thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, and gallbladder problems.
“Wegovy® may cause serious side effects, including: possible thyroid tumors, including cancer”
The Prescription
Wegovy® is a prescription medicine that requires a doctor’s approval and monitoring.
“Wegovy® is a prescription medication”
The Patient Ambassador
I am a Wegovy® Patient Ambassador compensated by Novo Nordisk for my time.
“I am a WEGOVY Patient Ambassador and has been compensated for her time by Novo Nordisk”
The Weight Loss Journey
After diet and exercise alone weren’t enough, adding Wegovy® helped me lose weight and keep it off.
“After a year, i had only lost a handful of pounds. I hadn’t lost the weight i had hoped to”
The Future
I want to inspire others to see their weight loss journey as possible with Wegovy®.
“There are people out there like them. This can be your story too”
The one thing
Keytsiia, a North Carolina school district administrator, lost weight using Wegovy® with diet and exercise after diet and exercise alone weren’t enough.
