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My honest journey on Mounjaro (and everything in between)

Deadlines, Jacuzzis, and a Weight Loss Plot Twist I Did Not See Coming

Deadlines, Jacuzzis, and a Weight Loss Plot Twist I Did Not See Coming

🧠 Deadlines? Complete ✅ 💼 Projects? Submitted 📨 🧹 Mental state? Frazzled beyond belief 🙃 ...more

Weekly Updates

August 26, 20252 min read

Deadlines, Canal-Side Nostalgia, and the Ice Cream That Was Absolutely Worth It

Deadlines, Canal-Side Nostalgia, and the Ice Cream That Was Absolutely Worth It

💼 The Joy of Working… and Working… and Working I love my job. I really do. But there’s “busy”… and then there’s “can’t remember the last time I ate lunch away from a screen” busy. ...more

Weekly Updates

August 19, 20252 min read

Donald Trump, Drug Prices, and Tiny Cakes of Joy

Donald Trump, Drug Prices, and Tiny Cakes of Joy

So there I was, riding high after last week's milestone — six stone down, feeling strong, hydrated, moisturised, unbothered... basically living my best life — when out of nowhere… Donald. Bloody. Trum... ...more

Weekly Updates

August 12, 20253 min read

Six Stone Gone. Thirty Percent Less Helen!

Six Stone Gone. Thirty Percent Less Helen!

I stepped on the scales and something magical happened…I’ve officially lost: 💥 6 stone 💥 30% of me — GONE! ...more

Weekly Updates

August 05, 20252 min read

Sunshine, Salads & Stanley Cups

Sunshine, Salads & Stanley Cups

If you’re looking for this week’s theme, it’s summer serenity meets grown-up self-control. I’ve been leaning into every sun-drenched moment ...more

Weekly Updates

July 29, 20253 min read

"Still Standing, Still Smiling (and Slightly Sweaty)"

"Still Standing, Still Smiling (and Slightly Sweaty)"

🚑 When Life Hits Pause I won’t lie — the last month has been hard. ...more

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July 22, 20253 min read

"Well... That Didn’t Go to Plan"

"Well... That Didn’t Go to Plan"

Picture it: me, bags packed, books lined up, weather forecast looking glorious. ☀️💼🐚 I’m heading off for a much-needed coastal break, ready to breathe again after a few emotionally wobbly weeks. ...more

Weekly Updates

July 15, 20253 min read

In Which I Cut Myself Some Slack

In Which I Cut Myself Some Slack

This week’s headline? ✨ Zero gym visits. ✨ One pool visit. ✨ Step count only saved by a last-minute dash to the office. ...more

Weekly Updates

June 03, 20252 min read

Deadlines, Jacuzzis, and a Weight Loss Plot Twist I Did Not See Coming

Deadlines, Jacuzzis, and a Weight Loss Plot Twist I Did Not See Coming

🧠 Deadlines? Complete ✅ 💼 Projects? Submitted 📨 🧹 Mental state? Frazzled beyond belief 🙃 ...more

Weekly Updates

August 26, 20252 min read

Deadlines, Canal-Side Nostalgia, and the Ice Cream That Was Absolutely Worth It

Deadlines, Canal-Side Nostalgia, and the Ice Cream That Was Absolutely Worth It

💼 The Joy of Working… and Working… and Working I love my job. I really do. But there’s “busy”… and then there’s “can’t remember the last time I ate lunch away from a screen” busy. ...more

Weekly Updates

August 19, 20252 min read

Donald Trump, Drug Prices, and Tiny Cakes of Joy

Donald Trump, Drug Prices, and Tiny Cakes of Joy

So there I was, riding high after last week's milestone — six stone down, feeling strong, hydrated, moisturised, unbothered... basically living my best life — when out of nowhere… Donald. Bloody. Trum... ...more

Weekly Updates

August 12, 20253 min read

Six Stone Gone. Thirty Percent Less Helen!

Six Stone Gone. Thirty Percent Less Helen!

I stepped on the scales and something magical happened…I’ve officially lost: 💥 6 stone 💥 30% of me — GONE! ...more

Weekly Updates

August 05, 20252 min read

Sunshine, Salads & Stanley Cups

Sunshine, Salads & Stanley Cups

If you’re looking for this week’s theme, it’s summer serenity meets grown-up self-control. I’ve been leaning into every sun-drenched moment ...more

Weekly Updates

July 29, 20253 min read

"Still Standing, Still Smiling (and Slightly Sweaty)"

"Still Standing, Still Smiling (and Slightly Sweaty)"

🚑 When Life Hits Pause I won’t lie — the last month has been hard. ...more

Weekly Updates

July 22, 20253 min read

The

"I'm Doing This" Challenge

A 30-day self-trust boost that

feels doable (because it is)

✅ Build momentum with 5 tiny feel-good habits

✅ Learn to trust yourself again—one day at a time

✅ Finally feel like change is happening for real

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