Thursday’s Workwear Report: Whitney Skyrise Flat-Front Wide-Leg Pants
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I've always thought the Wit & Wisdom brand gives you some of the most bang for your buck when shopping at Nordstrom, and these pants are no exception. For less than $100, you're getting a pair of reasonably well-made, machine-washable pants that will last you at least a few seasons.
Despite my misgivings about being a short-legged lady, I've been leaning into wide-leg styles lately, and I really like these trousers for a business casual day. I would pair these with a silky top, like the reader-favorite Ann Taylor mixed-media pleated blouse, and some loafers for a comfy but pulled-together look.
The pants are on sale for $61-$66, marked down from $88, at Nordstrom and come in sizes 0-18 and 0P-18P. They also come in “French oak” and “butter toffee.”
Sales of note for 9/25:
- Boden – Up to 50% off sale + extra 15% off (I'm trying to figure out which color(s) of this sweater I should order…)
- Ann Taylor – 25% off the weekend collection and extra 50% off sale section
- Anthropologie – Extra 50% off sale!
- Athleta – Lots marked down to 40% off; with an Athleta card you get an extra 20% off.
- AYR – Archive sale, up to 60% off
- CVS – Epic beauty sale
- J.Crew – Fall styles start at $39
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off new arrivals, extra 20% off orders $125+
- Nordstrom – over 9800 new markdowns
- M.M.LaFleur – Labor Day Sale Event, save sitewide! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Nordstrom Rack – Extra 40% off select clearance
- Talbots – 40% off one item, 30% off everything else
- Theory – End of season sale is on!
Send me your San Antonio recs! Going there for the first time for a long weekend in mid October. Going with my husband, two kids (12 and 9) and my MIL. Staying with an elderly family member and we will have a car. Definitely going to visit the Alamo and maybe a boat tour on the river. That’s all I know! Any can’t miss attractions?
The Alamo will only take a couple hours tops. With those ages plus the dynamic of elderly family member stress, I’d plan part a day at Six Flags. It’s not cultural learning activity, but the San Antonio one really is fun, and among Texans with kids, a go to spot for visits to the city.
Go to the Teddy Roosevelt bar when you’re there! Technically it’s the Menger Bar at the hotel but it’s where Teddy and his Rough Riders used to hang out. Right next to the Alamo.
I’ve been several times for work and really enjoyed The Pearl, a cute district north of downtown. Very walkable, lots of cute restaurants and shops, especially when they have their open market nights. You can walk all the way from The Pearl back to downtown along the Riverwalk, which is really nice!
We had some great dinners at Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana, Liberty Bar, and Tokyo Cowboy.
Mi Tierra is the answer! I also love La Paloma Blanca.
We rented bikes and did a couple hours of biking out to the historic Spanish missions that are part of the park service, which was great if weather permits. Strong yes to the boat tour, walking the riverwalk, and the Japanese tea garden.
If you had to wear a walking boot to a formal occasion, what kind of shoe would you wear on the other foot? Just a black sneaker? I have a wedding coming up in two weekends and I’ve a black floral midi dress I’m wearing, so shoes will be showing. My original shoe of choice was a red block heel, but that’s out now and the shoe I’m wearing around to balance out my gait is a bright blue Hoka sneaker.
Whatever shoe is the correct height. I would have zero qualms about going with the Hoka myself, and would think nothing negative at all if I saw you with this combo in even the most formal of settings.
I’d wear something the correct height to give an even gait, even if I had to go buy a cheap pair of shoes and only wear one of them.
I went to a wedding many years ago while wearing Das Boot, and this is what I did.
Black sneaker works. So many teens wear high tops or other sneakers to dances, so you’ll probably have fewer people notice than you think!
If the event is formal, floor-length is the proper dress length. I’d go with a black flat or a black sneaker to “match” the boot as well as possible..
I would prioritize my ability to walk over the appearance of the shoe. The walking boot is going to eclipse the other shoe anyway.
I would switch to a longer dress though unless I really couldn’t walk in it.
+1. I was also going to ask if you have any longer dress/skirt options. I personally would not wear a Hoka regardless of the dress though. I would go with a nonathletic sneaker or flat.
Converse chuck tailor all star platforms in glitter. Order today and they should come in time. These are my go to shoes for formal affairs when I am injured. Height will be a similar to a hoka.
Is “formal” used colloquially, or is this a black tie-level event? If colloquially: your boot, the Hoka, and the dress sound perfectly fine.
If this is a legit formal attire event, a full length gown is more appropriate. Although if the boot doesn’t play nicely with a gown I think a shorter dress will work if it is otherwise suitably formal (i.e., not a floral sundress but instead made of similar fabric and in similar style to a floor length gown).
Regardless, your Hoka is fine.
When I was in a boot off and on for a few years, I wore platform tevas with rainbow soles – always got compliments on them even in formal clothes. They have some pizzazz. But I also think totally ok to wear the Hokas – esp for a day you’ll be on your feet a bunch, having right height and hopefully comfort is more important than anything else!
I’d sub in a maxi dress so my shoe choice was not relevant.
I’ve been this person! The most important thing is that the heels are the same height. My walking boot was not completely flat on the ground at the heel so I had to find like a 1” heel so that I wasn’t limping. Your knees will thank you.
My 1” heel was on a basic looking flat like you’d wear to the office.
Although I typically shop at a higher price point for office wear, I think this brand is great. The pairs I own each have a kind of wide elasticized waistband that is not too tight, but kind of intended to hold things in, if that makes sense? I find them all very comfortable.
How do you support yourself while undergoing an ongoing disruptive medical procedure to treat a chronic condition, when you aren’t sure you can tolerate the treatment? I’m in contact with my medical providers about my symptoms, but also know there is an adjustment period (I’m still in the first week), so it’s hard to see the payoff now or not question whether I’m doing the right thing. I know this is a super general question and varies with the specific treatment, but I would appreciate advice.
I have not been in this specific situation, but my approach to similar scenarios is usually to set a decision date or re-evaluation date at some point in the future. This helps me to see the suffering as temporary.
I give myself all the grace I can possibly muster. My housecleaning can be the bare minimum for a bit, my groceries can be delivered, my bed can be lounged in.
And set aside my pride to ask for help. For instance, I normally would not dream of asking the neighbors to put my garbage can out and bring it in, but when my foot was injured and I couldn’t hobble around easily, they were so lovely and happy to do that for me.
This is one of the things that support groups for chronic conditions can be really helpful with. “How did you get through the adjustment period? If you feel it was all worth it, what made it worth it to you?” I found these kinds of anecdotes far more encouraging to me than the studies that don’t really convey the patient experience. At least I know good outcomes are possible, even if I can’t guarantee what my outcome will be. Sometimes they also have priceless advice about comfort (I’m not talking medical advice, but stuff on the level of “this is the pillow you want” that no one else is going to know).
If any meds are involved, pharmacists and nurses are usually both more available and more knowledgeable about managing side effects than actual doctors are (including things like injection technique and managing local site reactions).
I have experience with this, and many failed treatments. The best support is actually having someone who understands and can commiserate.
Do you use online support groups / Facebook groups specifically for your chronic condition? These are the lifeline. Post your situation, stresses/worries and get that support and advice specific for your situation. I search for other posts from individuals in similar situations and read them all. The answers often feel like they are speaking to me too.
My condition is so rare that there aren’t in person support groups, even though I live in a huge city. But for example, if you have cancer or an autoimmune condition there may be a local group you can join if that in person communication is helpful for you. And of course if you have a friend who has been through something similar, then having someone who cares about you give you support is the best. But don’t reach out to people who you haven’t given support to as well, as this can go over poorly.
But the key is…. distraction. While I always get the rest I need, eat as healthy as I can but with favorites/treats, and lean in to comfort, I also push myself to do / see / join / call others, because the best distraction that takes you out of yourself for awhile will keep you going.
And be sure to separately treat your anxiety/depression, if that is walking along with you.
I need a recommendation for a white tshirt. i saw this from mott and bow, but I don’t know the company. can anyone comment? or offer different recs? I want one that isn’t too tight, not see through, and doesn’t hit too long BUT doesn’t show my midriff. this looks like it could fit the bill, but I don’t know the bran.
https://www.mottandbow.com/products/bcst-nobl-whit
Isn’t see through and doesn’t look like a man’s undershirt is my holy grail white tee shirt (has a nicer neck edging) for which I would pay almost anything. So far, no luck. My latest try was Alex Mill and it went back for being both thin and undershirt-y.
Try the LLBean Pima Cotton Tee Shirts. White is not see through, several cuts to choose so you can avoid undershirty-ness, and a non-ribbed neckline. A Summer staple for me. $26.
I’m not familiar with Mott & Bow, so no help there, but I’m obsessed with the Margo tee from Leset (despite its high price tag). The fabric is substantial without being stiff, the cut is body-skimming without being tight, and the sleeve length and angle is incredibly flattering. I don’t own a white one, but I’ve tried it on with a black bra and could not see through it at all.
I really like Majestic Filatures and 3 dots.
I go to Banana and Banana factory as needed and have never been disappointed.
L L Bean Pima Cotton. All kinds of sleeve lengths, necks, and available in tall and petite, IIRC.
I just got the InterLock Cotton Function T-Shirt from Aritzia and find it to be absolutely perfect. It’s $40, which is obviously fairly steep for a tee, but it’s nice and soft with a heavier weight and fits me perfectly.
I’m having one of those days/weeks/months when I wish I’d never entered a management position. I am feeling so much weight for being responsible for everything, all while trying to do things like develop my people, onboarding (two juniors have started this year), deal with staffing shortages, and high expectations from my bosses. I get it, this is part of the deal, but I’m also in the public sector, so the money isn’t THAT good, if you know what I mean. Plus, there are all the battles I fight that my team knows nothing about. Historically, Sept/Oct/Nov have been really rough for my team, and I don’t know if I have the stamina to keep doing this. (Mid-40s, for context.)
I’ve been thinking a lot about whether I can find on off-ramp. The problem is they would basically have to create a new position for me, as there’s not really a clear path backwards or sideways. Would love to hear some success stories.
No real advice but commiseration. My boss and skip-level both resigned this year and their positions haven’t been filled, so I’m carrying a lot of their responsibilities. I’m also in the public sector so a salary increase is theoretically possible but unlikely. I’m applying elsewhere but it’s rough. Hoping things turn around for both of us soon.
I am also in public sector, and we have rules about when an employee must be paid acting pay if performing services of another position. It may not apply but it is worth looking into this. It won’t help the stress, though, and I feel you on that.
Fellow public sector here – we have this rule for official details but not for unofficial covering work. And, details are covered under our hiring freeze. So it’s just been 22 months of unpaid coverage.
Senior manager here….I have seen this same problem with newer managers lots of time, so you are not alone. I suggest that you try to delegate more than you think you can/should, and let go of tasks when you can. You are in self-preservation mode, and your priority should be meeting the expectations of your boss. The rest (mentoring, developing others, onboarding, etc) is secondary so let it go. Let staff figure things out themselves. Meanwhile the usual advice applies- keep your eyes open for opportunities, and network. Hope things get better for you very soon!
I’ve rarely had managers who “develop” anyone. Your expectations may be too high of yourself as a new manager.
Mentoring, developing others, onboarding, etc. are the core functions of a manager. If your organization is not allowing you to set these as your top priority, you are not being allowed to do your job and need to leave.
But they are not the most important things that need to happen right now.
Is there anyone more senior on the team who can be a mentor for the junior new hires? When I started my current role (now 5 years ago), my boss assigned a very experienced person on the team to be my mentor. I credit a lot of my success in the role to being trained by him.
I’d think long and hard about what ‘successful’ vs. ‘acceptable’ would mean in this position, and what it would take to get there. Goal is to meet minimum expectations instead of high ones and having a frank conversation with your bosses about what is necessary and what is nice to have. And letting your bosses know what they’d need to provide to get the nice to haves and making it their problem.
‘Good enough’ could mean:
– Sending your junior staff to other employees for training/mentoring
-Taking time off when you need to and slowing down
-Letting your people come up with their own development plans & asks.
-Moving some of your team to other managers
-Getting an assistant manager or a team lead
– Insisting on hiring temps to take off some of the workload
-Deadlines being slower or reqs being lighter
I have been nominated for an elected leadership role at my company. This is an honor, and/but most of the people who have done it before have ended their tenure extremely jaded. We’ve only had 2-3 women hold this role in 80+ years so I’m aware I may face even more/different BS than men often do. Any suggestions? Strategies to rise above it, keep things from making me bitter, etc.? I haven’t accepted yet – technically I have to say yes and there is a vote, but this year it is uncontested and I have unanimous support from the various committees, so the vote seems less stressful than other folks have faced. Multi-year position.
Do you want to do it? Does it pay off for your career in other ways? Is it a cause you care about and want to invest the time and energy in even though it’s hard?
Different advice for that vs “how to say no graciously”
Yeah for DEI Co-chair I wanted to do it, it helped my career in other ways, and it was a cause I cared about.
What type of role is it? I was the DEI Co-Chair at a previous company. I had a fine experience was it, but it definitely made me more aware of what leadership was/wasn’t doing. It made me more jaded but not bitter. I didn’t have any negative impact on my career, and it increased my profile at the company so career-wise it was a positive.
Wow that NYT story was hard to read. You get the feeling that if people had been nicer to her like the frat president, or if the C7 hadn’t told people like they were proud of it, it wouldn’t have become a thing. How many times does something like that happen and they just brush it off as a crazy night.
Hearing the victim talk about how they only realized they’d been gang raped after hearing other people talk about how horrific it is rang so true. Women, for their own mental health will often desperately try to frame rape and other sexual violence as ‘consensual’ even when it clearly crossed a line.
Reading that she wanted to take more ketamine so ‘I pass out and then anything else they do is rape’ was the most heartbreaking part of the article for me.
Gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/nyregion/cornell-rape-accusation-reporting.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FVE.MH5p.EqIxeBXTitFd&smid=url-share
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/nyregion/cornell-jane-doe-rape-investigation-documents.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FVE.HytD.NWij8X9kSiwu&smid=em-share
+1. Especially when the perpetrator is an acquaintance it’s common to downplay it while you’re still in shock. You slowly shift from “It wasn’t a big deal” to “I’m uncomfortable with what happened” to admitting to yourself and others that it was assault.
It took me years to realize that what my boyfriend at the time did to me was assault.
I was so angered by the DA saying that she didn’t say it was assault therefore they didn’t press charges.
Agree. And I am so glad he is looking like a total insensitive jerk now. Because he is.
I didn’t see that in the article, did they maybe it edit out? Or did you read that last line somewhere else?
It saw it in online live interviews he did.
I feel so okay with people’s sons taking the reputation blow they earned with their choices (all of them, even the ones who stayed on the right side of the law, I hope the concerns about kangaroo courts were about justice not being served and not about reputation blows for all the things that these guys are admitting they did).
just to play the devil’s advocate… let’s say the first 2 men were consensual. the friend and the other one she liked hanging out with. would they be responsible for the actions of the other 5? what would the charge be?
They weren’t consensual. She was already drunk.
No idea but they’d still be scumbags.
The devil has enough advocates without you trying to find a clever way to blame the victim or advocate for the “promising young men”
She wasn’t trying to blame the victim. She was trying to understand some of the nuance. OBVIOUSLY.
It kind of sounded like she was trying to misunderstand some of the nuance to me.
Only if that’s what you want to be true. I didn’t get that at all.
To me it sounded like she wanted to add that those men had responsibility to STOP the spread, in addition to their own culpability for their own actions with the victim.
I am disgusted as well by the dozens of men on the text chat that were invited to participate, and did nothing to stop it.
From reading the petition though, it was one of the first two men who “invited” the others to join, which had not been discussed and approved by Jane, so the thought exercise is wasted. At least one if not both of the first two men is definitely responsible.
There’s serious echoes of the Pelicot case here: the “HE said it was okay” belief that they were given permission to do these things to someone else – someone who is clearly out of it if not outright unconscious – and that’s the only consent you need.
OP here – i meant, by what legal theory could they be captured/convicted whatever. aiding & abetting? solicitation?
Trafficking?
I’m always trying to find more ways to insert fun and higher-quality family time into my day – I feel the life getting slowly sucked out of me with all the screentime (desk job) and doomscrolling and I KNOW I feel much better when I’m active and engaged, but I find it challenging to execute on weekdays. One thing that’s been working really well lately is getting out for a quick pre or post-dinner bike ride with my toddler (he rides in a front-mounted seat and LOVES it) – feels like the best 15-20 minutes of the day. I’ve also been enjoying having books or long-form articles ready to read on my phone so I don’t default to scrolling if I have ten minutes to wait at the doctor’s office or whatever. What have you found that works for you in this area? Any tips for improving the commute, the grind, adding fun in where it didn’t exist before?
No screens unless I’ve been outside first. That could mean going for a walk, running an errand on foot, watering the plants, or something else. It breaks the cycle of making dinner then mindlessly moving to the couch.
Ah, this is a good rule.
Finding a nice spot that I can walk to on my lunch break. Sometimes I walk just to walk, sometimes I walk to the library and pick out a new book, sometimes I walk to the farther away but nicer coffee shop. I’m usually out no more than 20-30 minutes but it gives me a mental refresh headed into the afternoon.
Reading actual books, not ebooks.
+1
This. Get off that phone. Period.
I would love to hear more ideas. This morning my kid and I raced another family between preschool and before-school care. It was safe and the most fun I’ve had all week!
I get our local daily paper in print. It helps my kid see me reading, not just scrolling and has the added bonus of not having comment sections full of awful takes.
I really enjoy having an audio book going in the car.
I have started taking my dogs on a 20 minute walk in the mornings as soon as we get up. This, plus all the regular morning tasks (feeding pets, making coffee, etc.) keep me easily off my phone first thing in the morning for 45 minutes to an hour, and this has made a big difference, as it is not easy for me to stay off my phone. I am not sure what I will do when it’s too dark to go out with them first thing.
Go out with a headlamp!
Do you feel comfortable going in the dark with a headlamp and visible clothing? It can be surprisingly enjoyable. I don’t do it in my area because we have a lot of mountain lions (no joke) but I miss it.
I hadn’t thought of this but great idea. I do feel comfortable going out in the dark, properly prepared!
A few things I’ve implemented:
-I used to to a 15 minute yoga video every morning and it would lead to more casual scrolling. So last week, I wrote out the yoga sequence on a piece of paper so I can get my 15 minutes in without reaching for my device.
-Getting the newspaper delivered on Sunday and pulling the crossword puzzle to work on all week.
-With my kids, we tend to eat dinner early, so sometimes in the evening we’ll go to the library from 7pm – 7:30p or do a quick grocery or bubble tea run after dinner and before bedtime. Or sometimes we’ll do game night. Or even just watch at TV show together.
-We’re also entering a good season for evening flashlight walks to see all the
Hallowe’en then holiday decorations.
-Another thing that helps is having the kids kids hold me accountable. When my kids see me scrolling, they will say, “Get of your phone!”
Your first tip about writing down the yoga sequence is great! Workout videos on my phone are a gateway drug.
I really hate this ankle length flair look. Im sure if you are a tall thin model it looks great. On short wide me it’s a pass.
I’m tall and thin and I hate it too. Just reminds me of being a tall middle schooler and not being able to find clothes that fit.
+1 I actually think this looks cuter on petite women! just a grass is always greener thing, I think.
I’m tall and thin, but pear shaped and this cut is perfect for me. I do not like the exact length / shoe combination. But as with every pant style, it depends on your shape what works for you.
genuinely curious: do you think it’s possible to lose significant weight (already on a GLP, thx, but i need the diet/CICO component too) without making it your entire personality? i feel like in the past i may have been flirting with eating disorders.
I don’t think so. It requires constant effort and planning.
Sure, of course. Is it possible for you? Maybe not. That’s a different question.
I think it depends what is going on. I currently have to eat a very restricted diet for medical reasons, and I don’t feel like it’s my whole personality. I hardly ever think about it at all except when I’m feeling lazy about meal prep. But maybe it annoys other people since it prevents me from sharing in what they’re eating?
As for weight loss specifically, a CGM showed what was happening with my blood sugar that was actually driving some of the preoccupation with food I was struggling with. So restricted eating actually stabilized blood sugar and made food and worrying about food a much smaller part of my life (vs. when my blood sugar was tanking and making “not eating” an actual health risk).
CGM?
Continuous glucose monitor is my guess.
I think so if you can make eating an automated part of your life like getting dressed in the morning is. What food routine can work for you. Basically pick 1 of 3 items for breakfast, 1 of 3 for lunch and 1 of 5 for dinner. If the macros on any choices of the day leave you where you need to be to lose weight, then you can not give the food a lot of thought. I think the GLP should be dampening the food noise, which makes boring eating easier to do and allowing someone to give food less thought.
In my experience, no. The people I know who are trying to lose weight become fully obsessed but they say it’s for “wellness” or “to meet my protein goals.” It’s a LOT.
I also find that it doesn’t take much for me to slip into disordered patterns, so I am not actively trying to lose weight.
It was for me, but I had to do it really slowly. A more intensive weight loss plan would have taken over my life. The slow version let me still have a fun social life, experiment in the kitchen the way that I enjoy, etc.
I’m there with you, and no, I don’t think you can. I have tried doing it that way for very mediocre results. Maybe it’s different with a GLP, IDK. Weight loss almost has to become a hobby for awhile. I don’t want it to be that way.
I consciously stop eating and drinking calories after 5.
Here’s the truth: losing significant weight is usually a result of a lifestyle change. This could be because you make eating healthier and working out a huge part of your personality and lifestyle without changing anything else, which almost always comes off as a weird major personality shift. But there are plenty of other things that are major lifestyle shifts that affect your weight – when we had our first kid, my husband gained a lot of weight because of the lifestyle change. When he switched to a job with a lot more travel he lost a lot of weight because of all the additional walking and difficulty fitting in meals on travel days. Plenty of people lose weight after getting a dog. I lost weight after graduating college and finally making enough money for a climbing gym membership (which was something I had been aspiring to for a couple years). If you’re trying to lose weight and keep most other things about your life the same, it’s gonna have to be A Thing.
Yes for me. Sounds like no for you
I think I requires a fundamental shift in one’s day to day life. To me, making it your personality means putting it out there and talking about it, and I don’t think that’s necessary. Nosy people gonna nose, but they can receive breezy non-answers.
Yes, this. It does require you to make it a priority and adjust your lifestyle, but it doesn’t require you to be obnoxiously preachy about those changes to everyone around you (which is what turns it into “making it your personality”).
+1 but also if you have a bunch of relationships that revolve around unhealthy habits that you are trying to change, then it’s more likely to be viewed as making something your entire personality. This also varies a lot by group though. I have cut wayy back on my drinking and some groups of friends with who are still drinkers think it’s no big deal that I’m drinking a club soda when I’m out with them. Other groups seem to take my lack of drinking that night as judging them or something and give me a hard time about it. I’ve stopped hanging out with the latter group but I wouldn’t be surprised if they accused me of making not drinking my entire personality notwithstanding that I still drink sometimes and regularly hang out with other friends at happy hour while they partake and I don’t
Yes. I’m down 90 lbs and hopefully have another 10 to go via Wegovy with close oversight from my PCP. PCOS is my underlying issue and I’d been overweight my whole life. I’m 41. From my mid 20s through about ~38 years old, weight loss, tracking food, WW Points!, SkinnyTaste recipes, Lean Cuisine, every crockpot pasta dish with a block of 1/3 reduced fat cream cheese that existed….. all. of. it. was my personality. I also had some crazy bulimia in college, which might have been situational to an extent but suffice to say, my weight and food/eating/CICO was a life long battle.
Now? I don’t think about food, so it can’t be my personality. Before, ALL I THOUGHT ABOUT was food.
So, yes, is the answer to your question. You can do it without it becoming your personality because I have. It began with muting the food noise, which was the most incredible experience of my life. I’ve been on this for almost 4 years and I haven’t counted a calorie since I started.
I will add: I have two little girls. I am so deeply sensitive to my weight loss not being my personality because I don’t want any of what I went through as a kid to rub off on them. So, I don’t mean to say flippantly to you that “yup! it’s so easy!” – I do find myself having to consciously make sure that I don’t comment when I find a new bone in my wrist or tendon in my hand that I’ve literally never seen before in my life because of my weight loss. Or that a jacket I’m wearing for the first time this season is two sizes two big. Like, I don’t need my kid knowing that I notice these things, because I don’t want them to notice the same things about themselves.
So I’d say it’s 75% easy to not let it take over because the food noise is gone and I really don’t think about food. But it’s 25% having to actively manage and mute my reactions to being thing for the first time in my life. which is hugely exciting and my life is fundamentally changed (and I will be on this medicine for the rest of my life as far as I’m concerned), but I can’t let it consume me because I have little people that deserve better from their mom.
This. I started a ZepBound because I could not handle the constant food noise in my head, and because I was morbidly obese. Even when I was trying to lose weight (like WW) I thought about how I could great the greatest volume of food for the points all. the. time. and it rolled over into how I interacted with the world. Once on ZepBound, the food noise was gone, and I didn’t think about it at all. Now in maintenance, I take bupropion to manage the food noise and food is no longer a part of my personality. It is freeing.
For some people yes and for some people no. I think a lot depends on why you were overweight to begin with.
Other than pregnancy, I would lose and gain the same 10 pounds (over the course of years) but never had a weight problem until the double whammy of Covid and menopause. I have now lost it using a GLP1. The first couple of months I spent a lot of time thinking about what I was eating and what I was going to eat because I wanted to add more protein to my diet and make sure I was otherwise eating healthy while not having much of an appetite. And at the same time a lot of my socializing was around food.
It has been two years, I am now on a maintenance dose and I do not really think about food much at all because I built healthy habits around what I eat day to day and have broken the “clean plate club” habit when I eat out.
ETA: I find people who constantly talk about their diet or their weight IRL incredibly tiresome and I was raised to think commenting on weight or eating habits was rude, so it is not a topic of conversation for me. Hopefully that would spare me from any claims that I made weight loss my entire personality, even when it was occupying more of my thoughts than it does now.
For me, this was very possible while on a low dose of GLP as long as I am okay with still being a little chubby. My #s are all great, I exercise, and I feel good. I also still wear a size 12/14. My body is happy at that size and weight, and I continue taking a low dose. I could get below that weight, but I wouldn’t be able to keep my weight back of mind.