For those of you who have been with me for a while, you’ll know that I was diagnosed with Diabetes in June 2023 and I’ve been on different kinds of medication over the last 18 months.
After the diagnosis, I was put on insulin treatment which consisted of 4 injections a day and constant measuring of my blood sugars, but after a while I was put on two types of tablets. When my body decided that it no longer wanted to react to the tablets, I was put on an injection called tirzepatide. You may have heard of it, because the weight loss world went wild for it a few months ago. So wild in fact, that diabetic clinics were unable to get hold of it because of the results.
My Results
I want to be very clear. I was put on this injection as it boosts insulin levels to target my high blood sugar levels, not for weight loss. However, the weight loss has been significant.
I started my injections in June and have since lost 14kg.
If I’m honest, I’m not sure how I feel about it.
People at my civilian job have noticed; my lash lady noticed when I hadn’t seen her for 6 weeks… And my clothes no longer fit. Whilst this means I get to go shopping, it also means that my body has changed to the point that I don’t know how to dress it any more.
I was so confident with my curves and embraced my H cups, but now this smaller body feels slightly alien. I’ve had to size down my bras and my chest has lost a bit of it’s fullness (don’t get me wrong, they are still magnificent!) but this body feels alien to me.
My Body’s History
Those who I’ve confided in will know all about my body’s history, from the multiple operations to mental health issues. But this change has probably been the one that’s stopped me in my tracks. I was in control for every change and I played an active role in it, but this has been a completely hands-off experience that has blown my mind. Every week, I get on the scales and I’ve lost another kg, or I put on a skirt and it doesn’t look right…
I have always been a sporty girl, playing netball since I was 8 and competing as a cheerleader after university, but this new body isn’t able to work out like it used to. The injection means I have no appetite or feel awful if I eat, so I have no energy. If I try to exercise, I can’t lift as heavy, or run as far, or swim as many lengths as I used to.
It’s all a bit of a strange time.
Going Forward
I guess the reason I’m writing this is because 1) I’d like to apologies to those gentlemen who I have turned down for a date over the past few months. 2) I’d like to apologise for not updating my photos. 3) I’d like to apologise for not being myself on social media.
So it’s time to have a think about what the future holds for Elodie and whether I’d like you to come along for this wild ride. Who am I kidding? I love you all too much to step away!
Let’s see what 2025 brings us – hopefully more adventures and new lingerie 💛