I’ve been a teacher for a long time. And for just as long, I’ve struggled with my weight.
Not because I didn’t care. Not because I wasn’t trying. But because, like a lot of educators, I’ve been stuck in a cycle of giving everything to everyone else and putting myself last.
Teaching is physically and emotionally draining. Lunch breaks are short (and rarely healthy). After school, there’s planning, grading, family life… and by the time we even think about doing something for ourselves, we’re too tired to function.
For years, I told myself I could get healthy on my own. I just needed to try harder. Move more. Eat better. Push through.
Over a year and a half ago, my doctor suggested weight loss medication. I said no. I wanted to do it “the right way.” I wasn’t ready to admit I needed help.
I Tried Everything… and Nothing Changed
On January 1st of this year, I made a commitment to everyone on Instagram: 20 minutes of exercise every single day. That felt manageable. Achievable.
And I kept my promise. For months.
But the scale didn’t budge. Not even a pound.
Eventually, I gave up. Not because I didn’t want it badly enough, but because I felt like no matter what I did, nothing would change.
So in late April, I finally said yes to the medication my doctor had mentioned.
And I’ll be honest, I didn’t start from a place of hope.
I started from a place of frustration, discouragement, and burnout.
What’s Changed Since April
Since starting a GLP-1/GIP, I’ve lost 20 pounds.
More importantly:
– I come home from school and my ankles aren’t swollen.
– I’ve gone down a pant size… probably two.
– I have energy again.
– My confidence is creeping back in.
– I feel more like myself.
And no, I haven’t been perfect. I haven’t started going to the gym five days a week or meal prepping religiously. But I finally feel like I’m making progress. I’m eating better, focusing on my water and protein intake and – I’m re-discovering my confidence. And that’s everything.
I’m not at a finish line. I’m in the middle.
But the middle is so much better than where I started.
What I’m Using & Why I’m Sharing It
I’m using a telehealth service that makes it easy to connect with a licensed provider and explore whether a GLP-1 or GIP is right for you. It is simple, personalized, judgment-free, and honestly… kind of life-changing.
If you’re curious, CLICK HERE for more information.
If You’re a Teacher Who’s Struggling…
Please hear this:
You are not lazy.
You are not a failure.
You are not alone.
So many teachers are exhausted, overwhelmed, and carrying shame around their health, not because they’re not trying, but because the system isn’t built for them to succeed. It’s built for them to give, and give, and give… until there’s nothing left.
You deserve to feel good in your body.
You deserve energy at the end of the day.
You deserve confidence. Comfort. Ease.
And you don’t have to wait for a magical break in the schedule or a “perfect time” to begin.
If my story resonates with you, I’d be honored to talk more. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m walking the path. And it’s finally starting to lead somewhere beautiful.
With love,
Lindsay
