Olga, 40, had always taken steps to live healthily. She ate well, exercised several times a week and made time for movement. But her weight, hovering just over 80kg, wasn’t shifting.
A high cholesterol diagnosis and a prescription for medication to help ease the symptoms made her realise it was time to act. She didn’t just want to change her body, she wanted to feel more in control of her health and habits.
Nearly a year after switching to Wegovy weight loss medication with CheqUp, Olga has lost over 15kg, built muscle and rediscovered her energy and confidence
The challenge
Despite doing many things right, Olga was struggling to see results. She craved sugar and found it hard to stay on track, especially while balancing work, parenting and post-lockdown life.
After being prescribed medication for high cholesterol, she realised that diet and exercise alone weren’t enough. She needed a new tool to help her stay consistent and start moving forward.
Starting Wegovy weight loss with CheqUp
Olga initially began on another treatment with a different provider, but 11 months ago she switched to Wegovy through CheqUp.
The early days weren’t easy, with occasional stomach upsets after greasy meals. But those side effects soon passed and led to a shift in how she ate. She started to listen to her body and make more intentional food choices, building habits that were both manageable and sustainable.
The results after 11 months
• More than 15kg lost, with noticeable strength gains
• Cravings significantly reduced
• Higher energy and motivation
• Improved cholesterol and overall wellbeing
• Can wear clothes from five years ago again
Olga’s reflections
“I work from home, I’m often in the car doing school drop-offs, and for a long time I felt like I just couldn’t find space for my own health. Now I feel stronger, more present and much more in control of my day.”
“It’s not a magic fix, you still have to do the work. But if you’re ready to be consistent, the changes are real and lasting.”
Advice to others considering Wegovy
Olga recommends patience and support. She found reassurance in CheqUp’s occasional check-in emails, even though she didn’t need direct help. Just knowing help was there made a difference. Her biggest advice is to stay consistent, work alongside the medication and trust the process. With time, she says, change becomes second nature
