December 12th 2024.
Ashley O’Driscoll, like many women, struggled with her weight after giving birth to her child 16 years ago. She had always been a steady size 12, but after her pregnancy, she found it difficult to go back to her pre-baby weight. Despite her attempts to exercise and eat less, she continued to gain weight over the years, eventually reaching 22 stone at her heaviest. This not only affected her physical health, but also took a toll on her confidence and mental well-being.
Every morning, Ashley would step on the scale and make a note of her weight in her phone. Throughout the day, she would meticulously track the calories of everything she ate, a habit she developed from years of trying to lose weight. However, despite her efforts, she couldn't seem to keep the weight off.
Feeling isolated and unhappy, Ashley sought help from her doctor at the beginning of last year. However, she was faced with a five-year waiting list for gastric surgery. As a last resort, her doctor suggested she try a medication called Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, which is typically used to treat diabetes. Ozempic works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which helps people feel fuller and less hungry.
Although she didn't have much hope that it would work, Ashley obtained a prescription for Ozempic and took her first dose at home. To her surprise, she started to notice a difference within the first week. Despite experiencing some mild side effects, such as headaches and nausea, she was thrilled to see the weight starting to fall off.
"I felt really bad. I’m nearly 40 and I haven’t lived my thirties because I’ve been in constant isolation because of my weight," Ashley, now 38, recalls. But with Ozempic, she was able to suppress her appetite and no longer constantly think about her next meal. She could go up to six hours without eating and still feel full. This allowed her to make healthier choices and stick to smaller portion sizes.
As the weight continued to drop, Ashley felt more motivated to be active. She started doing challenges on social media, pushing herself to walk 10,000 more steps each day for seven days. By spring of last year, she had lost an incredible 12 stone, nearly half of her body weight. She even wore jeans for the first time in years.
"I was walking, running, and weightlifting, which really helped. It felt amazing because I was sporty in my teens, but then I spent so much of my adult life not being able to walk upstairs without being out of breath," Ashley says.
Thanks to Ozempic, Ashley's life has been completely transformed. Not only has she lost a significant amount of weight, but she also feels like a different person both physically and mentally. However, she does admit that she was dismayed by the excess skin left behind after losing so much weight. But she remains grateful for the positive impact Ozempic has had on her life.
Ashley O’Driscoll, like many women, struggled with weight gain after giving birth. Despite her efforts to exercise and eat less, she couldn't seem to keep the weight off. At her heaviest, she weighed 22 stone and felt unhappy with her appearance.
Her daily routine involved stepping on the scale and recording her weight, as well as keeping track of the calories she consumed. It was a habit she developed over the years, but it didn't seem to make a difference in her weight loss journey.
Ashley's size affected her confidence and she found herself staying at home most days, only leaving for work, school, or to run errands. Even then, she would have to muster up the courage to go out with the support of her best friend.
After consulting with her doctor, who suggested gastric surgery with a long waiting list, Ashley decided to give Ozempic a try as a last resort. Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a medication used to treat diabetes, but has also been found to help with weight loss by suppressing appetite.
To Ashley's surprise, within the first week of taking Ozempic, she noticed a significant decrease in her appetite and saw the numbers on the scale start to drop. She no longer felt the constant "food noise" and could go longer periods of time without eating. With her cravings under control, she was able to make healthier food choices and even started incorporating exercise into her routine.
By spring of last year, Ashley had lost 12 stone, nearly half of her body weight. She was able to fit into jeans for the first time in years and felt motivated to continue her weight loss journey. She even challenged herself on social media to walk 10,000 more steps each day for seven days, ultimately leading to a total transformation in both her physical and mental well-being.
Though she was overjoyed with her progress, Ashley was faced with the reality of excess skin and the toll that losing a significant amount of weight can have on the body. But she remains grateful for the life-changing results that Ozempic has brought her and is now able to live a more active and fulfilling life.
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