Body Autonomy and Freedom is the Name of the Game!

Yep, if I can do it, so can you!

The feeling of accomplishment was even greater at this moment because when we set out from the Bellagio to head to Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, I told my friends I would have to stay in the car while they hiked because my legs were killing me from the 40,000 steps I had already walked in the previous 2 days.

Already thankful that my Zepbound/GLP 1 journey has helped me reduce the inflammation of my Lipedema and have been able to release 60lbs over the past year, I was thrilled that I had been able to handle those 20k steps each day and didn’t want to push I since we still had 2 days to go.

By the grace of God, I felt I would give it a try when we got to the the lost creek trail cause I wanted to see the waterfall and they said it was easy. Well, every hiker we encountered said it was a medium hike at best and I was happy that not only my body but my mind was able to take on this adventure. At a few points, my friends had to lend me some support (really for my mind mostly) but I did it!

A reminder of how much body autonomy and freedom is the name of the game! The extra weight I was carrying would not have allowed me to navigate this hike even if just from a proprioception standpoint.

Thankful that I am back to a more comfortable place that allows me to move about the world and do the things I want.

We all have the ability to reclaim our best lives. If you need some help and perspective from someone who has fought their way back, comment “Cheer Me On” for next steps👏