Ellie MD

Every time I share about my GLP-1 journey, the comments flood in.
Some supportive. Some curious. Some skeptical.

And almost every time, someone says it:

“But isn’t that cheating?”

Let’s talk about that.

Because if we don’t call glasses cheating for eyesight 👓
or insulin cheating for diabetes 💉
then why do we treat GLP-1s any differently?

I’m Niki — NICU nurse, wellness advocate, and creator behind Nicole in Scrubs. 💜
I’ve seen how often people blame themselves for health struggles that are really rooted in biology. That’s why I share my GLP-1 journey so openly — to show what happens when science and self-compassion finally meet.

If you’ve been curious about GLP-1 medications or how to start your own journey with support that actually listens, I’ve partnered with Ellie MD to make that process simple, safe, and personal. I even offer one-on-one coaching for everyone who begins through my link.

🧬 The Truth About “Willpower” vs. Biology

As a nurse, I’ve seen this over and over again.
People blaming themselves for biology that’s been quietly working against them.

When hormones like GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) are out of balance, your hunger cues, fullness signals, and blood sugar control all get mixed up. The result? A body that constantly fights to regain weight no matter how much you “eat less and move more.”

GLP-1 medications help restore communication between your gut, brain, and pancreas. They allow your body to do what it was always meant to do. That’s not cheating. That’s science helping your body function the way it should.

💜 Why I Chose to Partner with Ellie MD

When I started sharing my own journey online, I kept getting one question:
“How do I even get started?”

That’s why I decided to partner with Ellie MD, a concierge telehealth service that specializes in obesity care and metabolic health. Their licensed providers understand that obesity isn’t a character flaw. It’s a complex, treatable medical condition.

With Ellie MD, you can:

Meet with licensed clinicians through telehealth (no waiting rooms)
Get personalized, evidence-based GLP-1 treatment plans
Receive continuous support and education through your journey

You deserve care that listens, not lectures.
👉 Start your journey with Ellie MD here.

👩‍⚕️ One-on-One Coaching: My Promise to Every Client

If you begin your journey through my partnership with Ellie MD, you’re not doing it alone. I personally offer one-on-one coaching and support for every client who starts their plan through my link.

That means you’ll have:

A nurse (hi, it’s me 👋) who’s been through this herself
Weekly check-ins and message support
Accountability that feels like community, not pressure

Because this isn’t about dropping pounds.
It’s about gaining back peace with your body.

🌿 You’re Not Broken. You’re Just Ready for Help.

Taking care of your health isn’t weakness.
It’s wisdom.

If you’ve been wondering whether GLP-1s could be right for you, maybe this is your sign to stop fighting biology and start supporting it.

You deserve to feel like yourself again — inside and out.

💜 Click here to start your Ellie MD consultation or reach out to me directly for a private chat about what this process really looks like.

Have you ever felt like you’re fighting a battle with your own body that no one else understands?

Maybe for you, it was a diagnosis that seemed to come out of nowhere and changed everything. Maybe it was a long and frustrating cycle of dieting that always left you feeling worse than before. Or maybe it was a season of life—grief, stress, change—that took its toll, emotionally and physically, and you haven’t truly felt like yourself since.

If you’ve ever felt that way, I want you to know I see you. Because for me, it was all of the above. So many of you have seen my journey, but I wanted to share the real story behind it.

My Story Started Long Before the Scale

My relationship with my body was complicated from the start. Growing up, I was a product of 90s starvation diet culture, where being “skinny” was the goal, no matter how unhealthy the methods were.

In my early 20s, I was diagnosed with PCOS, and we began a long and painful journey to start our family. That journey included nine pregnancies. It’s still hard to type that number. Over several years, we experienced the heartbreak of three infant losses and six miscarriages. My body went through an absolute warzone of hormones, grief, emotional eating, and medical interventions like magnesium drips that caused insane fluid retention.

10 years ago at 30 weeks pregnant – yes THIRTY – we don’t make small babies

My Metabolism Had Officially Quit

By the time that chapter of our lives closed, my body felt completely foreign. It felt broken. My metabolism, for all intents and purposes, was non-existent. The old “calories in, calories out” formula was a joke. I once gained 20 pounds in three months from having one soda a month, with absolutely no other changes to my diet. It felt like I was being punished by my own body, and I was starting to believe I’d never have control again.

Finding Hope in Science

The turning point for me was realizing I didn’t need another diet; I needed a different set of tools. I started researching and learning about how my hormones and metabolic system were truly functioning (or not functioning). This is what led me to GLP-1 medications and peptides, like the ones I now get from Ellie MD.

For the first time, it felt like I wasn’t fighting my body anymore. Instead, I was giving it the support it needed to finally work with me. This was the useful, science-backed information I needed to finally find hope again.

This Isn’t Diet Culture – It’s Health

For the first time in my adult life, I have reached a healthy weight, and I’ve done it the HEALTHY way. There is no starvation here. In fact, I eat MORE now than I did before my journey began. The difference is that I’m making better choices, and my body is able to properly use the fuel I give it. This isn’t about fitting into a certain size; it’s about having the energy to live my life, feeling confident in my skin, and knowing I’m nourishing my body.

You’re Not Broken, and You’re Not Alone

I’m sharing all of this because I know how lonely that battle can feel. For years, I thought my body was broken beyond repair. If any part of my story sounds like your own, I just want you to know I see you, and you are not alone. Your story is valid.