Day 1438 on Zepbound | After slipping into bad habits and reaching my highest weight in 4 years, how I decided to make the big change!
Getting Back on Track After Weight Regain: My Turning Point
Getting back on track after weight regain started for me on a night when I finally said out loud how frustrated I was. I’d spent about three and a half years in maintenance after reaching my goal weight. Then, over the course of a few months, I found myself slipping back into routines I thought I’d left behind.
In this Day 1438 update, I talk about what was going on, why that night stood out, and what I did differently in the five weeks that followed.
How the Old Routines Crept Back In
I had some hard things going on in my life, and a snack gave me a few minutes to step away from whatever was bothering me. At first, it was easy to brush off. I’d stop for a doughnut when the Krispy Kreme sign was on, keep ice cream in the freezer, or reach into the snack cabinet at school. Over time, those little decisions became familiar again.
I noticed that more of the clothes in my closet felt uncomfortable, and I put off stepping on the scale because I didn’t want to see the number. Looking back, the part that bothered me most was how much of my day I was spending thinking about what I wanted to eat next.
The Night I Said Enough Was Enough
In the video, I tell the story of making a big bowl of marshmallow cereal treats late at night. The detail that sticks with me is that I noticed the marshmallows were expired at the store and bought them anyway. I remember how badly I wanted to go home and make that bowl.
What mattered about that night was that I finally admitted how I’d been feeling. I sat down, recorded an honest update, and got specific about what I wanted to do differently the next day.
What Getting Back on Track Looked Like for Me
One of my first decisions was to cook more. I made a chicken and rice bowl with peppers, onions, salsa, and adobo seasoning. I made enough to share with a friend, which made getting back into the kitchen feel like something I could look forward to.
I also wanted people I could check in with. A weekly conversation gives me a place to say what went well and what was hard. If you’re figuring out where to start after a setback, the CDC’s guide to building habits and finding support offers practical ideas, including setting specific goals and asking people you trust for support. CDC
Where Zepbound Fit Into My Comeback
I also share that I moved to 10 mg of Zepbound for the first time during this stretch. Five weeks later, I was still on that dose, and I felt that the food chatter had eased. I’d changed my routines during those same weeks, too. If you’ve noticed changes in appetite or cravings, those are worth discussing with your prescriber before making any medication changes.
Sharing the hard part with this community made it easier for me to talk about what came next. If you’ve had your own “enough is enough” moment, I’d love to hear what helped you take that first step. You can share your experience or find more of my maintenance updates at Amy Denae Weight Loss.
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