“My weight loss journey with eMed has been great!” - How Calinda Robinson lost 15kgs in four months

Understanding her body’s behaviour

As Calinda humbly acknowledges, the last twelve months of her life have been somewhat of a whirlwind. “It's been a transformative year for all manner of reasons.”

A major aspect of that transformation has been the positive physical and mental impact that eMed’s Weight Loss Programme has had on Calinda. Particularly as she’d previously struggled to lose weight due to a preexisting medical condition. “I've always been larger. Even when I was in high school, I was running two miles a day and I was still a very large person. Then once I got into adulthood I found out I had a thyroid condition.” 

The thyroid diagnosis was an almost catch-22 situation. On the one hand, Calinda finally had some form of deeper understanding as to why her body behaved the way it did. Yet the reaction of her doctors at the time still left her feeling dejected. “Their general response to me was ‘oh that's why you're not losing weight. Tough luck.’”

This lack of direction from the medical experts forced Calinda to change her entire attitude towards her body. “Rather than worry about weight loss, I decided to base my health and body weight on other things. I’d set myself goals like getting comfortable doing 10 push-ups at a time. After I’d achieved that, I’d push myself to do 15.”

Committing to the Weight Loss Programme

Through a greater focus on body neutrality, Calinda had finally reached a point where she’d accepted her body weight on her own terms. So when the opportunity came to join eMed’s Weight Loss Programme, she was understandably apprehensive. “I was a bit nervous about stepping on a scale again. Just because I didn't want to fall back into that overly body-conscious mindset.”

Despite her initial fears, Calinda was immediately impressed by eMed. “It was a very straightforward process and the eligibility questions never felt invasive.” 

Having been accepted onto the programme, Calinda was ready to begin taking her GLP-1 weight loss injections. “The medication arrived very quickly. Then the eMed team booked me in for a video consultation so their healthcare technician could show me how and where to inject the medication.”

Calinda was prescribed the Wegovy weight loss medication, and was surprised at the ease at which she was able to do the injections herself. “It’s a little nerve-wracking the first time, but with the support and guidance of the healthcare technician I felt completely safe and supported. It’s also a very small needle, so much so I didn't even feel it!”

Calinda’s immediate weight loss

Almost immediately, Calinda found her relationship with food change. “Within a week I was only eating about half of the usual meals with my husband and giving him the other half.”

Calinda’s body was reacting successfully to the GLP-1 medication, which in essence helps stem hunger cravings by slowing the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine.

For someone whose weight loss journey had previously been tumultuous to say the least, the results were incredible for Calinda. “I lost weight straight away, and in four months I’ve lost 15 kilograms!”

eMed’s individually-tailored care

Calinda’s remarkable weight loss is testament to her willingness and dedication to trying a new approach. Whilst she is clearly a very strong-willed individual, she’s also keen to highlight how supportive eMed have been during her weight loss journey so far.

“The eMed team are available to help whenever I need them. Personally, I like the fact I can do the injections myself and follow my own private journey. But knowing I can speak to a clinician whenever I need to is invaluable.”

Indeed, eMed offers a range of additional services to all members of the Weight Loss Programme. From weekly online check-ins to virtual physio appointments and free mental health support^*, all of eMed’s weight management members should feel confident that they are supported at all times throughout the programme.

An exciting future 

As for Calinda, the personal benefits she’s felt in the four months she’s been on the eMed Weight Loss Programme are truly incredible. “Just a little bit of everything feels better, including my confidence. Physically, I can now walk much longer distances, and with less weight on me even my push-ups are getting better.” 

There’s also the small matter of needing to buy some new clothes. “My trousers no longer fit me, so it’s been life-changing in more ways than one!”

With the success she’s already achieved, Calinda is naturally keen to remain a member of eMed’s Weight Loss Programme for as long as possible. More than this, she wants more people struggling with their weight to grow in confidence by achieving their weight loss goals in the same way she has. “I’d definitely recommend the Weight Loss Programme. I was sceptical at first because of my past experiences, but my entire weight loss journey with eMed has been great!”