Standing Tall in Your Choices
I've been thinking a lot lately about the choices we make, not just in our health journeys, but in life.
You've decided to use GLP-1 medication to support your weight loss goals. Maybe you've also chosen to set boundaries with family members. Perhaps you're changing careers, ending a relationship, or moving across the country. Or maybe you're saying no to things that no longer serve you, even when others don't understand why.
Here's what I want you to know: You don't owe anyone an explanation for the choices you make for your own body, health, and especially, life.
The criticism, the raised eyebrows, the unsolicited opinions? They often come from a place of misunderstanding. People form judgments based on their own experiences, beliefs, and limitations. But they're not living your life. They don't know your circumstances, your struggles, your why.
With GLP-1s specifically, I've seen so much judgment and misinformation. People call it "the easy way out" or question whether it's "natural" or "healthy," as if their approval is required for you to make a decision about your own body.
The truth? They don't understand what you've been through, what you've tried, or how this tool fits into your bigger picture of health and wellbeing.
And it's not just about medication. It's about every choice you make that others don't understand. The job you left. The relationship you ended. The lifestyle change you embraced. The dream you're chasing.
Only you understand the full picture of what brought you to your decisions. Only you know what you've tried, what hasn't worked, what keeps you up at night, and what finally helped you feel like yourself again. Your integrity isn't measured by whether others approve of your choices. It's measured by whether you're making decisions aligned with your values, your health, and your well-being.
Standing tall in your choices means:
Trusting yourself enough to do what's right for you, even when it's unconventional
Releasing the need to justify your decisions to people who aren't walking in your shoes
Recognizing that other people's opinions are about them, not you
Understanding that their discomfort with your choices often reflects their own fears and limitations
Honoring your journey, knowing that it doesn't have to look like anyone else's
You are the expert on you. You get to decide what tools, resources, support, and paths serve you best. Whether that includes GLP-1s, therapy, a career change, or any other choice...it's yours to make.
So this week, I encourage you to stand tall. Make your choices with confidence. And remember: you don't owe anyone anything except being true to yourself.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Have you experienced judgment about your choice to use GLP-1s or other life choices you've made? How did you handle it?