No one really warns you about the after.
After the weight loss.
After the hormones shift.
After your joints start sending angry emails.
After your skin decides gravity is optional.
One day you look in the mirror and think,
“Okay… we’re doing life a little differently now.”
So here’s my honest list of things I use now that my body has changed — not because I’m trying to be younger, but because I’m trying to feel better.
And yes, some of it is glamorous.
Some of it is deeply unsexy.
All of it is necessary.
Compression Socks (AKA: My Ride-or-Die Footwear)
If you had told younger me I’d be obsessed with compression socks, I would’ve laughed… and then sprained something.
Now?
- My feet swell.
- My arches ache.
- Standing too long is a personal attack.
Compression socks:
- Reduce swelling
- Help with circulation
- Make long days survivable
Toeless versions are elite. I will not debate this.
This is not “giving up.”
This is strategic support.
Neck Cream (Because My Neck Didn’t Get the Memo)
My face? Still holding it together.
My neck? Filing a formal complaint.
After weight loss, the neck is… honest. Brutally honest.
I use neck creams now because:
- Crepey skin is real
- The neck ages faster than the face
- Moisture matters more than miracles
No, it won’t make me 30 again.
Yes, it makes my skin feel stronger and less tired.
I’m aiming for healthy, not filtered.
Gua Sha (The Slow, Quiet Reset)
This surprised me.
Gua sha isn’t about snatching your face — it’s about:
- Lymphatic drainage
- Tension release
- Giving your face and neck a chance to breathe
I use it at night, slowly, no pressure to “fix” anything.
It feels like saying,
“Hey body… I see you. Let’s calm down.”
And honestly?
That alone is worth it.
Loungewear That Doesn’t Judge Me
Hard pants are cancelled.
My body changed. My tolerance changed. My patience changed.
Now I choose clothes that:
- Stretch without cutting off circulation
- Don’t dig into my waist
- Let me sit, stand, work, rest, repeat
Comfort isn’t laziness. It’s sustainability.
Magnesium, Water, and Saying No (Yes, That Counts)
This part isn’t cute, but it works.
- Magnesium for muscle tension and sleep
- Water like it’s my job
- Saying no before my body forces me to
My body no longer tolerates being ignored.
So I stopped pretending it should.
The Truth No One Likes to Say Out Loud
My body didn’t fail me.
It adapted.
It survived.
It carried me through things it never signed up for.
So now I support it.
Not to look younger.
Not to impress anyone.
But to live better in the body I have now.
What I Use Now (Because My Body Is Different)
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