“For years, I helped others get healthier… but quietly neglected my own.” 👩‍⚕️💔 Hi, I’m Dr. Emily Carter, a 42-year-old internist from Austin, Texas. For most of my career, I lived on hospital coffee, skipped meals, and kept telling myself, “I’ll take care of myself later.” But between long shifts, endless charts, and family life, my weight climbed to 260 lbs. I was constantly tired, my blood pressure was creeping up, and I had completely lost my confidence. As a doctor, I knew quick-fix diets