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Tending Mind and Spirit While on GLP-1: Iyanla Vanzant’s Guidance One thing I realized on this journey is that the mind and spirit needed tending too. That’s where Iyanla Vanzant became a guiding light. Her teachings on honesty, reflection, and daily practice showed me that true change isn’t rushed — it’s built from consistent, mindful action. Vanzant emphasizes that healing starts with truth — naming what’s real in your life without avoiding it. For me, that meant acknowledging my long-held people-pleasing habits , inherited anxiety , and the ways past experiences shaped my choices around food, self-care, and body image. Shadow work gave me language, but Vanzant gave me practical tools to act . Daily rituals — journaling, gratitude moments, morning reflections — became my anchors. Before each GLP-1 shot, I pause to set intention, honoring both my progress and the areas where I still need compassion. These small acts ripple outward, shaping how I respond to cravings, manage stres...

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit – My GLP-1 Journey by Tonua Norice | GLP-1 Mind • Body • Spirit Reflection Searching for Answers: Faith, Frustration, and Unworthiness I looked for answers. I prayed, fasted, cried, and waited. Nothing changed — in fact, I gained weight. Raised in a Christian household, I believed patience and faith would bring transformation. But that waiting often led to frustration. I struggled with a deep sense of unworthiness, wondering if this was a trial I was meant to simply endure. Finding Guidance and Exploring New Ideas I pushed harder — more cardio, stricter routines — until I was near exhaustion. Then I prayed again, but this time, for guidance instead of results. That’s when I met a new doctor, a Black woman, and shared my story openly — all the frustration, all the effort, all the hope. Around that same time, I began exploring African spirituality , the Ma’at principles of balance...