I’m a 35 year old kindergarten teacher and a mom of 2 amazing kids. My weight has been a struggle for as long as I can remember; I’ve always been the biggest friend, always been the biggest sister, always had the hardest time finding clothes that I’m comfortable in.

When it comes to losing weight, I have truly tried it all. Everything from intermittent fasting to calorie/macro tracking with a personal trainer has been tried with SOME success - but it was always slow going and never truly lasted long term. It wasn’t until my mom was diagnosed with cancer (she passed away in December 2022) and I was diagnosed with iron deficiency that I really became serious about finding something that would give me my life back.

I started my tirzepatide journey in August of 2023 weighing 209 pounds (highest weight ever was 235). I was wearing XL shirts and size 18 jeans. As of today, I am down 65.4 pounds and wearing size medium shirts and size 8 jeans. For the first time in my entire life..I can confidently go shopping and take pictures without a second though. I’m more active with my kids, I have more energy and I’m a happier, more pleasant person to be around.

My journey isn’t over yet - but I am closer to my goal than I ever thought I would be and I absolutely owe that to Emerge Weight Loss. Thank you for giving me my life back!