Mounjaro Diary | Week 4 - Resilience Isn’t Always a Push

This Week Felt… Slower

This wasn’t a “crush it” kind of week. The energy wasn’t present — it fluctuated. I started the week dragging myself into a workout when all I wanted was to curl back into bed. It wasn’t dramatic. It was … hard.

But life doesn’t pause. There was the school run. There was work. There was me, doing what I needed to do — tired or not.

A Welcome Shift in Pace

What helped was the change in work rhythm. Last week, I was clocking 7 to 9 meetings a day. This week? Maybe 2 or 3. That space gave me room to breathe — and think. And without that frantic pace, I felt myself returning to a state of balance.

It didn’t spark fire and motivation right away, but it helped me see how I felt instead of pushing through.

Movement Looked Different

I didn’t hit every workout with energy and grace. Some were heavy, slow, clock-watched to the end. One day I felt like I was carrying around an extra 10 kg — in my body, in my bones, in my spirit.

But I still moved.

And by midweek, something shifted. I managed two workouts in a day. The morning felt strange. My daughter jumped in, full of 8-year-old energy, but then she lost interest. And I love her, but let’s be real: working out with a hyperactive sidekick isn’t 'me time'. I couldn’t find my rhythm.

So for the second workout, I carved out protected space and did it before school pick-up. That small change made a huge difference. I felt like the time was mine again.

Falling Back in Step With Myself

I've been doing a 30-minute boosted walk with Leslie Sansone for cardio. It has become a significant highlight for me. It’s manageable, effective, and it leaves me sweating and proud. You can check it out here if you’re looking for something doable but energising.

Returning to a routine feels satisfying, even when your body is pushing back.

I Moved into a New Weight Band

I won’t share the number, because this isn’t about numbers — it’s about shifts. What matters is: I crossed out of the 80s and into the 70s.

That quiet milestone reminded me that something is working, even when it doesn’t always feel that way. It’s not weight that’s changing, it’s mindset. Posture. Belief.

Preparing for the 5mg Dose

I step up to the 5 mg dose of Mounjaro on Friday. I’m not bracing for it — I’m preparing. I’m entering this next phase with curiosity instead of fear. I’ve started paying closer attention to my body. I no longer demand; I ask. I don’t power through

That feels like growth in a different form. A softer, deeper kind.

The Real Work: Mental Rewiring

This week, I realised something. What I’m training is my mind to improve my mental strength. I’m teaching myself to continue with a calm approach. To keep moving even when it’s one small step forward. And when my body and mind ask for rest, I provide it. Without guilt.

Because rest isn’t giving up. It’s another way of showing up.

This Week’s Reminder

“Real resilience isn’t about constant movement. It’s about knowing when to push and when to take a break, without giving up on yourself."

— Maya Steele