Back on Track, Apple Watch Armed & Journalling My Way Into Something Deeper
Right. Someone roll out a red carpet and throw some celebratory confetti because…
MY MOJO IS BACK. 💃💫
After the holiday haze, the suitcase unpacking, and a few days of re-entry wobble, I feel…
Excited.
Clear.
Strong.
Not perfect, but full of purpose.
And this week brought a few joyful wins I’m still buzzing from.
🏊♀️ Back to Spa Life
The return to the spa routine has been gentle—still mostly swimming, lounging in the jacuzzi, and convincing myself that sitting in the steam room counts as cardio. (Let’s be honest: it totally does.)
No actual gym sessions yet…
But there’s movement. There’s consistency.
There’s a quiet strength creeping back in—and I’ll take that over bootcamp burpees any day.
📱 Tech Upgrades = Accountability Activated
Now for the geeky-but-glorious news:
I’ve finally upgraded to the iPhone 16 Pro and got myself a shiny new Apple Watch.
That means:
✅ No excuses not to track my steps
✅ Real-time heart rate data (fun fact: it spikes during wine aisle decision-making)
✅ Stand reminders (even if I’m emotionally attached to my sofa)
✅ Health app dashboards I don’t fully understand yet but feel smug just looking at
It feels like I’ve built my own little pocket-sized accountability team.
Now it’s time to make good use of it.
⚖️ Weigh-In Shocker: 6.6lbs Down!
Drum roll, please… 🥁
I am down an astronomical 6.6lbs this week. YES.
Six. Point. Six. Pounds.
Cue wild kitchen dancing, the good scales, and an unplanned happy cry.
Turns out, I did better than I realised on holiday.
Once the lymphedema swelling eased off and my body settled back into routine, it reflected in the numbers—and wow, did it feel good.
That takes my total weight loss to just over 39lbs.
I’ve never felt more in control of my body and my mindset.
💭 Now Let’s Talk About What’s Underneath
The truth is, this journey isn’t just physical.
It never was.
I’ve talked before about emotional eating, and the silence that follows when food is no longer your comfort crutch.
And now that the “newness” of Mounjaro has worn off and my habits are becoming my new normal… I’m ready to go deeper.
That means:
💬 Getting honest with myself
🧠 Exploring the emotional roots of my choices
✍️ Creating space to reflect, feel, and process—not just weigh and track
Which is why I’m starting a journalling practice focused specifically on the emotional side of life on a GLP-1.
This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being curious. Compassionate. Honest.
✍️ GLP-1 Journalling Prompts: Real Talk Edition
If you’re navigating your own GLP-1 journey (or any weight loss journey, really), here are some prompts I’ll be working with over the next few weeks:
📓 1. What did food used to give me that I now need to find somewhere else?
This one stings—but it’s powerful. Comfort? Control? A way to numb out? Write it out.
📓 2. What am I actually feeling when I crave something I don’t need?
This one helps me pause before eating and get curious instead of critical.
📓 3. When do I feel most connected to my body? When do I feel disconnected from it?
Let’s get to know our bodies beyond the scale.
📓 4. How do I want to feel this year—not just in my jeans, but in my life?
Think bigger. Feel deeper.
📓 5. What habits am I building that I want Future Me to thank me for?
We’re not just changing the now—we’re future-proofing our peace.
📓 6. Where am I being too hard on myself, and how can I soften?
Because we’re not robots. And grace matters just as much as grit.
💛 Why This Matters
I’m not journalling to tick a box or to be some aesthetic Pinterest version of “wellness.”
I’m doing this because I don’t want to reach my goal weight and still feel emotionally stuck.
I want freedom in my thoughts, not just my wardrobe.
I want to understand my patterns so I can break them with kindness.
And I want to help other women who feel like they’ve lost themselves in years of yo-yoing, guilt, and shame to realise: this can be different.
We’re not just changing our bodies.
We’re changing our lives.
So yes—Week 15.
Feeling stronger. Not perfect.
But steady. Grounded. Joyful.
And ready to take this journey even deeper.
With love, loud kitchen dancing, and a very full Apple Watch ring,
Helen x
One small step at a time. 💫📓🩷
