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Love your cowl and looked up the pattern straight away 😊. I think the gold and purple on your shawl maybe don't guite go together. Your Stephen West baby blanket is lovely. Huge well done on the weight loss and needing smaller clothes, a huge achievement and amazing feelings good factor. I totally understand your anxiety, my shame is accompanied by guilt at doing anything for myself.

I can totally relate to the anxiety “shame”

Your new friend 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Stay connected dear ❤❤❤❤❤❤

❤ love the cowl

Been looking for new knitting podcasts! You have a great presenting voice, and your knits are so pretty!

Wow! You had a very productive 2024! (and VERY beautiful 🐱) Pleased to meet you and excited to see your channel grow and share with us. 🌼xoxoxoxo

To be honest, I’d frog the Goldfish Memory shawl. When the colors don’t work, you won’t be happy with it. I just did this over the weekend when the color didn’t work for me.

I’m so impressed on how you talk to yourself about anxiety and it’s motivating to me. I’m glad I found your podcast

Podcast pups are the best !❤

As someone with both ADHD and autism diagnoses, I identify with A LOT of what you said. Please please please read this with the open heart and compassion I offer - have you considered either of those as a possibility? Having language around my issues has been revolutionary, and at 42 I'm just starting to learn how to advocate for myself in a way, and if I can possibly help someone shortcut the Very Awful Time I've had, I would love to.

I HATE gyms. They made me feel so much anxiety. I managed to lose over 120lbs - without ever going to the gym again. I wear glasses, so what I used to do was to take them off and put them in my pocket and just walked outside, working on the principle that “If I can’t see them, they can’t see me!”. I then tried the same trick with swimming. Our local swimming pool opens at 6.00am so I went every day, Monday to Friday and swam a (slow) mile, without really seeing anyone else. I have had to have 4 major brain surgeries in the last 5 years and am now bed ridden. It took me a couple of hard years to adjust to that, but my anxiety is now gone. I have realised what actually is and is not important in life. I would definitely frog the baby blanket as it looks more grey than green to me. I would also frog the scarf. Our crafting should bring us joy, not add more to the anxiety producing sentiments. Jinny - UK

I used to feel like that when I went to the gym... until it got to be a routine... I started feeling better. I used to go at 5pm on my way home from work... because there was less people. Then go home, showered and had dinner. Remember the feeling AFTER your workout. That motivated me the most. I put my work stress into it and went home feeling good and light! I'm cheering you on!

I love your cowl!!! Definitely putting it on my list. Awe your pup is adorable! That is so thoughtful of you to make a blanket for your Dad. Omg! Never heard the "wild hair up my ***" saying!!! 😂 Those socks are cool! If you hate the colours on Goldfish Memories, change them. 😊 I love gold colours myself. That is one cool baby blanket pattern! Omgosh! Congratulations on your weight-loss progress!!! It was lovely catching up with you!

Why not gift the golden yarn to your friend?

Thank you for representing the diversity of anxiety! I love your candidness. See you in 2 weeks 🎉

Hey! Just clicked on this recommended video, and I already appreciate your vibe. I'll finish watching later, but I'm heading to work. 😊

You should trust your gut on the color! If you don't like it already, just cut your loss now and get colors you like!

I’ve just subscribed, I’m doing the Habitation Throw, I cast on onDecember 28th and showed it on my podcast yesterday, I’m loving doing it in fingering weight yarn. I’m planning the Isolde Teague hat for my hubby, any tips? Congratulations on a fab first podcast, greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

Subscribed and in awe of your courage in sharing your life! And, in particular for the “new year, new me fuckers” line!!😂❤

Your journey is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing. Love your projects. They are so beautiful and so are you. Great job!

I enjoy all your knits! Wow! Your blankets are awesome! I really enjoyed your podcast! Hugs! Your journey is inspirational. Wow... your brother is an awesome support to help youin the gym! I get you. I never struggled with weight until menopause hit. It affects my mental health which in turn affects my weight. Congratulations on your weight loss so far! Know that you are not alone. Keep it up!

Keep up the good work, sweetie. I’ll keep watching. My sugar has been pre-diabetes range for many years. At 61, I don’t have the energy to take care of myself anymore. You motivate me. ❤❤❤

I really enjoyed the whole podcast. I love all your crafting - knitting and crochet. I am now bedridden after brain tumour surgeries so I understand your frustration with gaining weight. I have subscribed. Jinny - UK

You’re off to a great start. Continue to be your authentic self. I enjoyed your very first episode. Thank you for your vulnerability and willingness to be open & share your successes and challenges. Since 2018, I lost over 100 pounds. It’s not easy but I feel so much better. It took me a very long time to get past the body dysmorphia and fear of my own skin. My skin was my protective shield for so many years. Now when I look in the mirror at my naked body, I see the sagging skin (and boobs 😂) as a badge of courage that I have won this first battle. Don’t get discouraged. You may gain weight though out your journey. I had a health event and gained 80 lbs back. When I was ready, I got back on the path. Ask for a Bariatric blood panel to be sure your numbers are okay. I love fairlife protein drinks. 30 grams of protein for under 200 calories and 2 grams of sugar. They taste really good and it’s an easy way to get my fluids and protein in. I at a stage where I need at least 90 grams of protein to maintain my weight and not gain. If I don’t get enough protein in, I start gaining weight again. You are doing great. I do have one suggestion, when you are ready you may want to consider therapy. It has helped me a great deal especially as I began to reach my goal weight. My fear of failure is real and I can’t lose the battle. She has helped me with working through the anxiety triggers. The great thing is I don’t have to deal with going to her office, we meet through telehealth. It’s wonderful and freeing not to have the barrier of having to leave my safe space to deal with my mental health. It’s just a suggestion and take it with a grain of salt if you’re not ready yet.

So many knitworthy people in your life !

Congratulations on your 30 pound loss. I think you have the right idea to do it slowly.

Congratulations on your first podcast! What a great assortment of projects. And congratulations on making big life changes too, I appreciate your candor. It sounds like you have a wonderful support system around you. I’m following.

🚨 New Subscribers Alert 🚨 I love your spirit & the direction of your channel. I can’t wait to see how you grow, develop & change on your journey! Plus knitting just rocks 🎉 🧶

I love your work!! Glad I found you!

Just so you know, none of the “links” are actually links.

Hi from Northern Ireland. I'm looking forward to your next upload

I really think you’re amazing! It’s so great you have a supportive husband, it sure makes a difference 😀 I absolutely love all your gifts you made. So talented! Takes a lot of guts to come out and bare your soul. I just admire you❤️

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❤ I stand with you and support you 100%. I just subscribed 🎉

Beautiful knits/crochets and polar bear! 🎉💙💜💚💗🤩🥳 And congrats on making major progress on your weightloss journey, you've got this! 👏👏👏

Congratulations on your journey to a healthier life. I think you are in the right place to a successful path to have a healthy weight. Keep it up, be consistent and you’ll see progress because you deserve it and you are good enough. Your body is your temple and it deserves to be cared for the same way you care for others. All the best, you got this!!

I liked the first part of your video when you were talking about your knitting projects. While I wanted to hear more about your weight loss journey all the “ F” bombs started to become really annoying after awhile.

I'm subscribing so you know there are people out there supporting you and who will draw inspiration from your journey and your presentation to viewers as well. TY for your bravery on your first episode. You are very natural, and I appreciate that.

Life is tough, you are doing hard things! I'm so excited for you and so frigging proud of you! I was diagnosed with diabetes and lost weight with my new way of eating, that sux btw, but I still buy clothes way too big for me and knit everything oversized. I can't see myself as I really am even after over 2-3 years of being 70lbs lighter. I hate it! When I do get something that fits me I still blame it on the brand being made big not me being a new size. Girl we Have to do better than this to ourselves and for ourselves! Like I said in my other comment, I'm here for you!

Thanks for sharing! I had a back injury in 2012 and lost my ability to do anything including sitting. That past years have been 24/7 pain, endless doctor appointments and procedures. Now, after gaining a significant amount of weight and losing a significant amount of muscle mass and strength, I am working on fighting my way back to something approaching normal. No one is quite sure to what degree I will be able to get back to normal. All this to say-I hear you! I know what it is to cry over accomplishments that you worked so hard for, I know the frustration of trying to balance effort vs recovery. I know the people serving, self neglecting struggle and the pain being released when you move parts of your body and mentally and physically working to find who you are and how you want to show up in the world. You have an advantage over me in that I didn’t start this process until I was 45. I’m 57 now and am doing the work. I support you 1000 % and am glad that I found you. I knit also and random yarn selection is a challenge! Anyway, looking forward to your future videos as your presence is an encouragement to me. You go girl!❤

I had to subscribe as soon as I saw you on my feed because I just knew we were going to be soul mates! I was a special education teacher for 20+ years until an incident occurred and, I feel like my brain broke, I've been on disability since 2010 due to anxiety issues ever since. Now I'm riddled with tons of health issues related to it so I totally understand how debilitating anxiety and stress can be to a person and their body. I'm here for you!!!

Wow...u had me from the first word!...excellent video, and beautiful finished objects and gorgeous gifts....boy, I can relate to soooo many things that u talked about....just subscribed

Awesome job!! 🎉i am going to knit that shawl! Also starting a new fitness routine, if you could call it that! I actually didnt notice the swearing in your video😅, maybe once or twice... But doesn't bother me!

Hello and welcome! I enjoyed this and your frankness. I see you have a negative comment. Do NOT let it put you off! This is your space, to be yourself in. I've been doing this for 4 years and have come to realise that some people aren't capable of just thinking "this isn't quite right for me" and quietly moving on. They are invited into your personal space, just the same as visiting your house, and don't realise the same manners apply! If I can offer some advice? If a comment will play on your mind, delete it. I HAVE subscribed and I admire your determination greatly. And thank you also for the trigger warning. Looking forward to episode 2 very much! X

So brave of you to put yourself out there. I relate to a lot of your struggles and knitting has helped in many ways. You have true GRIT which will get you to where you want to be…. Looking forward to your next episode!

Great start!! I know it's the anxiety, but don't say you're sorry!! There is no need to apologize for being overcome by emotion over where you've been and where you're going. Believe me, you'll be helping a lot of people who think they can't do it.

I have compassion for you but your language is very offensive so I will not subscribe.

I think you did amazing for your first podcase. Not sure I could have done it. Can't wait to see your projects grow and learn about your journey along the way

Like the brick block WIP! Congratulations on the wt loss! It's hard work but worth it. I lost 85lbs & feel sooo.....much better. Walking was a huge benefit to me & if someone walks with you, it makes it less of a chore. Husbands are a gift, mine is & sounds like you're is too. You can do this! Love the first pod cast💜💚

Well done on your weight loss and your declutterring!