Written by: Gemma Hebron
During the Covid years, I gained 18 pounds. As someone with hypertension, this weight gain had a serious impact on my health. My blood sugar reading was borderline high and my cholesterol level was also high. My doctor prescribed Metformin as a preventative measure and put me on statins for cholesterol control, but I hated being on medication.
Finally, in November 2023, I started to take control of my health. I focused on mindful eating and started exercising again. However, my weight would fluctuate, and even after losing 8 pounds by January 2024, I still had 10 more to go! I had a lot of health issues, and despite being on Metformin, my blood sugar levels remained unchanged.
In February 2024, I made a major shift and started cutting back on sugar, starting with my morning coffee and breakfast…I used to drink coffee with sugar and cream. This is where I started to cut back on my sugar. I went cold turkey and switched to drinking my coffee black with no sugar or opted for decaf and green tea. At the same time, I also committed to exercising at least twice a week and tried to achieve 8,000 to 10,000 steps per day.
However, decaf coffee still made me jittery, and I eventually got bored of green tea. That’s when I discovered JostArriba. At first, I wasn’t sure I could drink it black, but I gave it a chance and kept drinking it. I found that it was the best morning alternative to decaf coffee and green tea! To my surprise, I loved the smooth taste - and even more, I loved how it made me feel. Unlike regular coffee, I started noticing I could enjoy the taste of coffee, but without jitters. Over time, I noticed an increase in focus, and mental clarity, and was able to manage stress much easier during my workday.
I started drinking JostArriba regularly late in February 2024. By April 2024, I met my goal weight and friends and family noticed my weight loss success!
While exercise and healthy eating were key, I also believe JostArriba played a big role in my success. Its functional ingredients supported my energy levels, helped me stay consistent, and kept me from emotional eating during stressful times. One month before my next bloodwork, I stopped taking Metformin and the results were great! My blood sugar and cholesterol levels dropped, and I feel much healthier and happier, even with a lot of stress at work, I can manage it and not turn to emotional eating!
Thanks JostArriba for being a part of my healing journey —helping me feel my best, naturally!
