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5 Months, 3 Weeks on Ozempic: The Highs, The Lows, and the Chicken Pulao That Keeps Me Going

 Hello, hello — welcome back to my little online diary.

Today marks the start of my fifth month, third week on Ozempic. I got my third shot of this month injected today — and honestly, there’s a weird, happy victory in this: I had no place to inject it.

I’ve lost over 30 pounds, and since I don’t inject in my stomach, I’ve always used my arms or thighs. But now? My arms and thighs are just muscle and bone. I found a tiny patch of flesh on my thigh and went for it. It might sound strange, but feeling my bones made me smile. Yay me.

Who I Am (And Why I Write These Posts)

I’m a 21-year-old lawyer — freshly graduated this June, now practicing full-time.

I’ve always been around 60 kg, confident, thick, and happy in my skin. But law school… it drained me. I slipped back into depression. I gained weight. I lost my confidence — so much that I stood frozen in moot courts, silent, twice losing because I couldn’t speak.

I stopped writing.
I stopped cooking.
I stopped feeling like me.

But now? The scale is going backwards for the first time in years. And I’m proud of myself.

Managing My Ozempic Symptoms

The Ones I Can Tame

  • Fatigue

  • Nausea

  • Constipation

I fight them with food — my recipes. They fill my mouth, my stomach, my brain, and heal my gut. They’re proudly brown, because I’m proudly brown, and they’re made with love.

The Ones I Can’t (Yet)

1. Insomnia

I’ve been prescribed medication for this by my doctor.

2. Hair Fall

This one hurts because my hair is my prized possession.

I’ve loved my hair forever — styling it, dyeing it, experimenting. I only use two tools:

  • 3-in-1 Straightener, Curler, Crimper – (Amazon link ) — bought with pocket money at age nine, still going strong.

  • Revlon Hair Styler – (Amazon link ) — a gift from my sister that gives me the best blowouts.

I haven’t dyed or styled my hair in over three years — since March 2022. Law school stress left me with greasy roots, dry ends, and now Ozempic hair fall.

My Tried-and-True Hair Masks

Mask 1 – Yogurt & Egg

  • 2 tbsp yogurt

  • 1 whole egg 

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (Amazon link )

Mix, apply for 2 hours, wash with shampoo.

Mask 2 – Aloe Vera & Fenugreek

Blend, apply for 2 hours, wash with shampoo.

Oil Rule: Always oil your hair for minimum 6 hours, maximum 14 before washing. Overnight is fine. Don’t listen to the TikTok “two-hour max” nonsense.

How Ozempic Has Healed My Gut

Ozempic isn’t magic — it’s a tool. But it’s given me the space and energy to cook again, which brings my confidence and joy back.

Cooking has always been my therapy, along with reading and writing dark romance. When I cook, my gut feels better, my weight stays stable, and my mood lifts.

I don’t meal prep (I get bored easily), but I make simple, balanced dishes that store well for a day or two.

Recipe of the Day: Chicken Pulao

Serves: 4
Prep Time: ~20 min
Cook Time: ~40 min

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken 

  • 2 cups rice

  • 2 medium onions 

  • 3 tomatoes 

  • 4 cloves garlic 

  • 1 tbsp ginger 

  • 15 green chilies 

  • 3 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds (Amazon link )

  • 2 chicken stock cubes (Amazon link)

  • Minimal oil (Amazon link)

Method

  1. Fry chopped onions in a stainless steel pot until golden brown.

  2. Add chicken, cook until it changes color.

  3. Blend tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and green chilies with ½ cup water. Add to pot.

  4. Stir in salt, cumin seeds, and stock cubes.

  5. Let it simmer until chicken softens.

  6. Add 2½ cups water, bring to boil.

  7. Add rice, cover, and cook on medium-high heat until 70–80% done.

  8. Reduce heat, place foil between pot and lid, and let it steam (“dum”) for 15 minutes.

Why I Love It

  • Gentle on the gut

  • Balanced with protein, carbs, and fiber

  • Helps with fatigue, nausea, and constipation

  • Warm, flavorful, and comforting

Let’s Stay Connected 

If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below — I love hearing your feedback and stories.

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This post is my truth — messy, emotional, but real. I share because somewhere, someone might be fighting the same battle and need to know it’s possible to feel like yourself again.

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