# 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.
- Title: Diet And Exercise Alone Weren’t Enough For Me To Lose Weight
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a74084470/diet-and-exercise-alone-werent-enough-for-me-to-lose-weightheres-what-helped-me
- Author: Caitlin Carlson
- Published: 2026-10-09T17:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: keytsiia, wegovy, semaglutide, weight loss, north carolina, school district administrator, diet, exercise, prescription medicine, weight management
## 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
## Key takeaway

Keytsiia, a North Carolina school district administrator, lost weight using Wegovy® with diet and exercise after diet and exercise alone weren’t enough.