Mental Well-being

Essie’s GLP-1 Wellness Bag | My Go‑To on Amazon for Essentials while on Tirzepatide.

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My must-have tools for my daily health + glow on this weight loss journey so far!

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  • Magnesium 12 in 1 Complex Liquid Drops Magnesium Supplement w. Glycinate Citrate Malate Taurate Oxide Aspartate Orotate, Calm Magnesium for Sleep Muscle Heart Support丨Max Absorption Liquid Formula
  • Centrum Liquid Multivitamin for Adults, Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement with B Vitamins and Antioxidants, Citrus Flavor – 8 Fl Oz
  • Geritol Liquid Vitamin and Iron Supplement, Energy Support, Contains High Potency B-Vitamins and Iron, 12 Oz bottle
  • Benefiber Daily Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Powder for Digestive Health, Unflavored – 125 Servings
  • Benefiber On The Go Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Powder for Digestive Health, Daily Powder, Unflavored Stick Packs –Pack of 20 count sticks
  • Vitamin D3/ K2 Liquid 10000 IU w/ Vegan Omega-3 & Coconut MCT Oil – Maximum Strength Vitamin D Supplement, 2 Pack
  • MiraLAX Gentle Constipation Relief Laxative Powder, Stool Softener Osmotic Laxative, 45 Dose
  • Amazon Basic Care ClearLax Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative, Relieves Occasional Constipation, Unflavored
  • Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free – White Peach 14 ct sticks
  • HydroMATE Electrolyte Powder Sugar-Free Hydration Packets Strawberry Lemonade HydroMATE 16 count sticks or 30 Count sticks
  • HydroMATE Electrolyte Powder Sugar-Free Hydration Packets Tropical Punch 16 count sticks
  • HydroMATE Electrolyte Powder Peach Tea Hydration Packets Low Sugar 30 Count
  • Bare Bones Beef Bone Broth Instant Powdered Mix -Rich Savory Packets on-the-Go;10g Protein | 16 Pack
  • Pure Encapsulations Betaine HCl Pepsin – Digestive Enzymes Supplement for Digestion Aid & Support, Stomach Acid & Nutrient Absorption* – with Betaine HCl Pepsin – 250 Capsules

My lifestyle changes so far……

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Daily writing prompt
Describe one positive change you have made in your life.
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Whew chile, the last few years have been a whole situation. But lately? Lately, something different has been brewing. As of late, I have been on a health kick. I turned 40 in 2024 and have been battling health issues from chronic stress and just life in general. Life has been lifing like crazy with me. Life straight up threw hands with me for the past five years. From the never-ending chaos of the pandemic and all that civil unrest, to the gut punches of losing family back-to-back-to-back, navigating a divorce after all that time, and then my health throwing its own tantrums? It has honestly felt like one continuous battle.

Earlier this year, I decided to improve my health and committed to doing what I really needed to in order to get to where I needed in my journey. As time marches on and my sons get older, I am reminded that I want to have the energy to move and grow and just BE. My pastor cousin dropped that truth bomb years ago in marriage enrichment – ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup.’ It sounds simple, right? But for so long, I was running on fumes, always putting everybody else first. It took hitting a wall to finally let that sink in.

I say all this to say: one positive change I made in my life so far was being intentional with any steps that I am making to improve my health. And let me tell y’all something – this new chapter? It’s about being intentional. Every step I take for my health, I’m doing it unapologetically. If my body’s talking, I’m listening. If I feel I need something, I’m asking. And if I wanna do something for my own well-being? I’m doing it. Period. No permission slips needed from NOBODY. Only person judging me is my Creator and we are in constant talks (need to do more consistently and regularly and sometimes their arguments but I digress-LOL). So here I am, about to step into 41 with a clarity that my younger selves could only dream of. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress and finally feeling good in my own skin. And honestly? I am absolutely LOVING this journey. I am LOVING IT!