As a woman who’s been overweight for most of her adult life, losing weight hasn’t exactly been a thrilling mission. But now, with medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy on the market, it seems like many others in my shoes can finally envision a future where they don’t feel stuffed into their clothes and can feel more at home in their own skin.

Studies show that being sedentary in childhood increases the risk of heart disease later in life. Regular exercise can mitigate those risks.