I felt this way after I stopped being vegan. I used to obsess about food all the time. Finally I stopped and didn’t obsess about food all the time. I can relate.
The reverse body dysmorphia is so real, I literally thought I was still at 190 even though I was pushing 230 😭 like you cannot see yourself as what you look like unless it's in a photo.
I still saw myself as 210 when I was 246, I can see the difference looking back (I'm 209 as of today) but the fact that I seriously thought I hadn't gained any weight despite binge eating regularly is insane 😭
from a healthcare provider's perspective, you have one of the healthiest, most realistic approaches to this transformation that I have seen. I am so proud of your progress towards bettering your life for YOU, no one else, just YOU. You are worthy of love and respect no matter what size you are at, but what matters is how you feel in your own body. Keep being you Sammy Jo, there are great things in store for you!
Weight loss medications are NOT healthy. I’m a doctor and we’ve been finding more and more long term effects in these patients. The healthiest sustainable way is diet and exercise. Once a patient is off these meds for DIABETICS and HEART FAILURE patients they gain the weight back, and have all the consequences of malnutrition.
Reverse body dysmorphia is crazy to experience and it's nice to hear you talk so openly about everything coming from someone who also lost a significant amount of weight
The hard truth is, it most likely is. Unless it’s an ear infection, get another doctor. Everything i went to the doctors about i was convinced they just blamed on my weight because they didn’t want to treat it, said problems healed or reversed when i lost weight
Meanwhile my doctor "be careful with the ozempic because I think you're not considering the risks more" and I'm like "aren't the risks higher with obesity and pre-diabetes?" Like at this point if I get something bad it'll probably be from my coke zero addiction.
Excess weight is hard on your body. I know this because I'm a big person. I'm 5'10 and weighed 260 just a few months ago. Your body will buck against you.
@@liilykh4n I had pain in my feet for years. At first i thought it was the bad chairs at work, because when i was on my holiday, it did hurt much less. But after i moved and started to go on longer walks with my dogs, i was in constant pain, i limped and i could only walk slower. So, after 8 years (and i gained weight in those years, about 60pounds or 30 kg), i went to my new doctor and she gave me an appointment at an orthopedist. He prescripted me insoles and of course said "but you have to loose weight too". Hey, thanks, i did not noticed that -.- .... I got my insoles and i havent lost a single kg since then, but my pain is gone! I can walk barfoot now in the house, wear any shoes i want as long as i wear the insoles from time to time and the walks with the dogs are no problem at all. So, not everything has to do with weight.
I love that you keep clarifying that you are not saying that you weren't beautiful......every time I post before and after pictures from my weight loss, the comments I always get are "you are beautiful at any size." I am like " I never said I was ugly....I said I was unhealthy. Keep pushing! You are doing great! So happy for you!
The thing about the weight “catching up” to you is so true. I’m my heaviest weight right now, and I’m in my mid 20s. I’ve been around this weight before a few years ago, but I can definitely feel it in my clothes, my knees in a way I didn’t a few years ago. Trying to get back on track cuz it’s definitely been eye opening
It is INFURIATING when people placate after you say something factual about weight. it makes them uncomfortable but like, if you're just being honest and stating a real fact, it doesn't mean there's a negative connotation. I am pretty open and OK with describing myself as chubby bc I just am and THE NUMBER OF TIMES people hear it and say "OH NO YOU'RE NOT, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!" or some iteration of that is astounding. I always reply "...i didn't say I was ugly. i just said I was chubby." like wtf
My BMI is 30, which makes me obese. I refer to myself as obese because I am, it’s a fact. It makes people so uncomfortable. I’m not uncomfortable with the term, it’s reality.
What’s wild is I used to be incredibly thin due to disordered eating in high school/early college, but now I’m midsize, and I’ve noticed how people aren’t as kind to me now. I can’t imagine how plus size folks feel, considering Sam feels like people are being nicer to her now that her body is similar to mine.
Yep! When I was diagnosed with anorexia, I was treated so well by strangers and men. Now that I've had two children, I'm almost 27, midsize and recovered...seems like I'm nothing to people visually.
Ah you’re not alone!! Me as well! I am 5’4 and through highschool I was a little under 90 pounds. Now I’m in a healthier environment and am now 26, so now I’m about 145. It’s hard to rid my mind of the want to be small. I have to tell myself that I am an adult woman now and it’s okay to have gained weight. It’s a topic that isn’t talked about enough too! The struggle of accepting weight gain when you came from an unhealthy place. I still struggle everyday, but going to the gym has helped me lots! I am trying right now to be about 130 tho! that feels a bit more comfy for me! Good luck to everyone and we all need to be kind to ourself! I love these videos because it’s so real, we all struggle in different and similar ways💖
@@carlamoss89why are you concerned about the attention you’re getting? Who cares? Get on with it, you’re so lucky to be alive and healthy. Enjoy it, there’s other unfortunates being told they’re terminal and there’s nothing that can be done for them
@@enoughalready8088I understand what you’re saying and you are partially correct. But it’s important to note why people are being mistreated because it shows the bias nature in our society and how to tackle it.
I love that you brought up reverse body dysmorphia!!! I feel the exact same way about myself. I don’t realize how big I actually am until I look at photos because I don’t see it in the mirror. Thank you so much for always being honest and transparent and relatable! 💕💕💕
OMG THE FOOD NOISE! Great way to put it. I take adderall consistently and it has not only helped my ADHD but completely eliminated the "food noise" as well as cravings.
Sam, you have no idea how ridiculously validating this entire video was! I’ve always always felt alone in the consuming thoughts of food and the reverse body dysmorphia, but my god I sat and watched this video and sobbed with absolute joy for you, so much so I’m motivated enough to finally book a doctors appointment. I cannot thank you enough.
I gained a ton of weight when I got pregnant (way more than you're supposed to) and was 180lbs. When I was my heaviest I truly noticed people not approaching me or giving me random compliments anymore, now that I've lost the weight again and I'm almost back down to my original weight (which was 120lbs) people are so much nicer again and it's just nuts to me. I don't treat ppl differently based on their weight it makes no sense why people do that.
My mom went from 120's to 200's when she was pregnant with me and my sib. I think in part it was due to her soda craving. We ended up being somewhat tiny babies, but not premature.
@@sweaterweatherlady Yeah the crazy thing is that my doctor didn't say anything about my excessive weight gain. I'm thankful you guys and my own baby came out well at the end of it all but it's absolutely can turn into a risky pregnancy.
its so sad that apparence matters so much for a good treatment from people. That is why it's so important to be always nice to ourselves, even if the world isn't.
@@mallory5777 It's so crazy how different people treat each other when somebody is bigger :( It truly is sad. But I'm glad the creeps stopped coming up to you XD That's at least one positive
Mounjaro/Zepbound has been an absolute miracle for me. I"m 5'3" highest weight was 251 some years ago and had been pre-diabetic A1C 6.4 for several years. My set point was around 236. I started Mounjaro at 211 lbs (January 2023) after having lost some without medication (which includes a plus size tummy tuck to get rid of my hanging belly). I switched to Zepbound January 2024 when it came out. I'm now 138 lbs!!! Life is so different and I feel amazing. My A1C is now 5.0. Just for fun last night I was crab walking up and down my hallway. I remember trying to do that at 240# in crossfit classes in 2009 and it was impossible at that weight. I'm excited for those of you still in their 20s and 30s who won't have to live their prime years as obese!
Im currently 5'2 at 251 being my heaviest too! I'm currently on a journey to be approved for weight loss surgery and am seeing a bariatrician who told me I can be put on mounjaro or zepbound prior to surgery since i need to lose weight before surgery. I wanted to do it but chose not to because of the price. I cannot afford it and i see so many comments about the price. Instead I was put back onto phentermine/topamax combo again after a couple of months of being off of it and im honestly wishing i looked into the zepbound a little more.
@@rosa.karlss I had vertical gastric sleeve surgery in 2015 (paid 15K out of pocket). I only lost about 40lbs then immediately went back up to 236. Before Mounjaro/Zepbound nothing worked for me. I felt like such a failure after gastric sleeve and had so much shame. I spent thousands on Medifast and only lost to the upper 190s before regain. The insane restriction was not sustainable for me (and it’s not sustainable for 99% or more people). I did Weight Watchers. I trained for a half marathon. I’m thankful to be in a position where I can afford this medication. Have faith that these meds will be available and affordable to all at some point. I wish this medication had been available to me when I was younger. Given how much I spent on all those other methods, paying $550/month isn’t any worse.
I love you opening up about this in such a healthy way. As a healthcare worker I see so many kids with eating disorders and it’s so hard to see them struggling. I hope they see your video and see there is a way to be happy during the struggles. I hope you continue to get through this and keep being you. 🩷🩷
I think it's crazy that people say pretty privilege and body dysmorphia doesn't exist...because after you actually live through it, you would never say such a thing. You are very well spoken, the whole video flew by! You are stunning before and after (genuinely thought you were wearing make up when the video first started). thanks for being so honest and open with us ☺
Samanatha this is the most self aware, reasonable, realistic, healthiest mindsets I've come across!! You will definitely be successful even after you finish the medication because you are laying such a strong framework now. You're aware and doing the mental work and learning to be intuitive and trusting that. What an amazing example for your self and others! You should be SO PROUD!! ◡̈
I keep seeing vague comments about this book on videos about weight loss from multiple different accounts, & they usually are the exact same. This comment is worded differently, but has to be a bot or fake account to promote this book.
Sam, I went from 165 to 140. I'm 150 now, I'm working on building muscle, but I workout at home. Your videos going to the gym were so important to me when I started for inspiring me to workout and diet because I'd never done it before. Proud of you, I hope you keep up the content. You're amazing.
16:55 - I do this ALLLLL the time… i don’t wanna say that I have a binge eating disorder, like, as if it’s a fact. But I binge eat AT LEAST once a week, always thinking about food, and according to a BMI calculator I’m obese. That was a hugeeeee shock because I feel like if you looked at me you wouldn’t guess I was obese. Overweight, yeah, but not obese. It’s crazy to me. So yeah I’m gonna try and lose 10kg-ish (hopefully before September when I start my new school - obviously takes as long as it takes but yeah) it’s comforting to know that sooooo many people here are going through similar. Good luck everyone that’s trying to lose weight or get healthier right now ❤️ remember to stay safe everyone x
You are doing so well and I’m proud of you! I’m 76 lbs down myself, you’ve helped me along my journey . You look so much healthier in Every way, your skin glows. You glow all over Hunny
YES! I was telling my husband how I think I am happier at a smaller weight because people treat me nicer!! And the people I am talking about are my own family members. I feel more respected and understood when I am smaller. It makes gaining any weight feel scary.. I’ve had to really work on loving myself no matter what but it’s hard when things seem easier at a smaller weight. Thanks for sharing your story.
Yes girl! As a chronically obese girl, i obviously celebrate body positivity and do think the weight parameters the medical community are skewed, but doctors recommend weight loss because it is bad for your body. In my 20s and 30s I didn’t feel the affects, but now I’m 40 and my body aches like someone much older, and it’s so much harder to lose weight now! Good for you for taking care of it in your 20’s!
I love our yap sessions , you are my comfort creator. I have really been struggling with food lately. Either avoiding eating all together or eating everything, and you’ve made me realize maybe it isn’t a bad thing to open up about it.
i’ve been a viewer for years and never left a comment. however, i think this video speaks beautiful volume of who you are and the impact you have on others. the way you can acknowledge health issues and negative affects of obesity while also positively speaking about yourself at all sizes is so cool. your self awareness and vulnerability in this video is truly admirable. i love that you are on a journey of healing and focusing on your health. keep sharing your story and being you!! 🫶🏼
So proud of you Samantha. We can totally see you glowing…I recently went to the doctor and I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been. You’re a huge motivation! Thank you for being transparent with us.
I’ve lost almost 100 pounds this past year on my GLP1. Genuinely the best decision of my life. I think it’s easier to be consistent with nutrition and the gym when you’re seeing the effects. You go girl!
Am starting Ozempic soon. Doctor prescribed it to me as an alternative to gastric sleeve, as i said I wasn't comfortable doing an irreversible surgery. My BMI is 36. Hope to avoid any surgery.
Sam you have inspired me so much throughout your journey. I was always terrified of the doctor growing up because of the same reasons you had doctor anxiety and I actually went two weeks ago for the first time in years. So thank you for inspiring me to make healthier choices.
I had a gastric bypass surgery yesterday. I’m 25 and this recovery is the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. This video is helping me shifting my mindset to future goals. Love to you. 💕
i screamed for you when you said the weight you are now, i’m currently on wegovy after dealing with a binge eating issue for two years and i’m my lowest weight and i feel amazing so i can only imagine how amazing you feel too!!! i’ve been with you since the beginning and i love you and your life!!! ♥️
Sam, your realistic perspective is so refreshing and so rare in this age, where 'body positivity' equals 'you should love and endorse being obese'. I hope people who struggle with huge weight issues come across your content and be inspired to make healthy changes for themselves ❤
I just want to say, I’ve been following you for like 3 years and I truly enjoy your videos. When I’m going through it I always enjoy watching videos not only because you’re funny, interesting, and fun, but also because you show actual life and how you’re feeling. You’re beautiful inside and out ✨🫶🏻
i loved this whole video, you are so well spoken and watching you grow over the past few years has been beautiful. im proud of you! im down 20 lbs for health reasons as well and i’ve been binge free since january!
I’m so fucking proud of you Samantha. You have always been beautiful but the confidence and happiness is radiating off of you now. I love to see it and I will always support you throughout your journey - no matter what!
You said on your podcast the medicine works the beginning of the week when you take the shot but by the end of the week its willpower. Soooo true. Very happy for your journey. 🎉❤
First CONGRATULATIONS! Secondly THANK YOU for the honesty it's soooo refreshing! You being honest about all the details helps me and so many people feel validated in their own experiences.
10:10 i had to stop telling myself i had "reverse" body dysmorphia because thinking this way is simply body dysmorphia. it's not reverse just because the outcome isn't as common, any view that isn't accurate is valid and considered its main label
Sam I’m so proud of you. I know I’m one lone observer but you are my comfort RUclipsr to the core, and watching your journey being the same age as well has helped me so much. You’ve helped me feel less alone and be more motivated. You’re just an inspiration, and I hope you know that. Thank you for being so real 🖤
I loooooved this video sam! Speaking about things that are REAL while also talking about makeup is so comforting to bc the makeup talk lightens up the convo❤❤
THE PART WHERE YOU TALKED ABOUT BODY DYSMORPHIA IS SO REAL I recently lost almost 20 kg and I didn’t notice ( my scale was broken so I didn’t know if I was losing weight) until people started telling me I look so much different and that I lost so much weight but when I look at old pictures I’m like I didn’t even know I looked that big like in my head I looked like what I look like now AND I STILL CANT SEE THE DIFFERENCE I can feel it and maybe in some aspects see it but in my head I look the same
I was rewatching an old video of yours the other day and even your voice has changed so much from then, is that because of weight loss? I’m so proud that you’re starting to look after yourself!
Hi just wanted to send you love and support during your journey. I also lost so much hair in my own journey. My hair fully returned to full and healthy after a couple years. Everyone is different that’s how long it was for me. Forgive yourself and be patient through the process. During my journey I felt like I was melting and being sculpted, like a second puberty. It’s taken me years to be comfortable and I am also facing the inner child wound that made food a safety net. You are being so brave. I will also add that the smallest weight you hit may likely not be your stable maintenance weight that was a hard lesson for me personally. It’s beautiful to watch you heal and take control of your health. And the motivation of having a family brings about peaceful ego death. Your health and reason to live becomes greater than just you. I genuinely see you doing amazing. You have so much light Samantha, thank you for sharing this vulnerable journey ♥
The way I relate to you in so many ways… first off I have now lost 70lbs, I was 281 but I had weight-loss surger, bariatric sleeve. I also have reverse body dysmorphia… I would see pics and not know I looked like that, I thought I was still my normal body 🤷🏻♀️😧 it was such a wake up call. I was mad at everyone around me for not saying anything 😢. The amount that I get hit on a people are way nicer to me now is crazzyyyyy girl 🙄. You look amazing, I’m so glad you are happier and healthier and I’m here for your journey girly 💪🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️
Your video beautifully articulates the multifaceted nuances of a transformative weight loss journey. I felt seen and heard when viewing your video. I completed my own weight loss journey for many of the same reasons. It feels good to be at home in my body again... I look forward to continuing to follow /cheer you on during your journey. You should be proud of yourself! Introspective change is courageous.
As someone who is in the beginning stages of using Zepbound this was soooo helpful for me. Especially putting into perspective that this is just a tool, the greater work is changing your mindset and habits especially for sustainability. Can you talk more about your exercise routine? What works for you on a day to day basis especially when just starting the weight loss journey? I know you mentioned going on walks more often, do you have any other workout routines that have worked for you? Do you feel like your exercise has contributed to the weight loss or mainly just shifting your eating habits?
as a bigger gal, this was such a resonating take on weight loss, obesity, mental health and self love -everything you've said i found myself nodding along and feeling so SEEN. thank you for sharing your experience. deeply appreciate your openness and honesty.
Girl I'm so proud of you, I'm on a health journey myself. Thank you for being real about the risks of being obese. A lot of people seem to want to ignore those really real facts in the name of body positivity. Body positivity to me, are for those who cannot change the way they look, not for people to live unhealthy when they can ❤
I think it's important that even if someone is overweight by "choice" there's tons of psychological factors that impact that. It shouldn't be a reason to stay sick, but I think the real point of body positivity for me is just learning to be kind to whatever body you're in throughout your journey. Because self hate is not going to magically make you lose weight in a healthy way
I so deeply appreciate your perspective on this. I was diagnosed with PCOS and the idea of losing weight and people complimenting me or treating me differently really scares me. I really appreciate hearing from you. We love you so much.❤
i’m so sorry about the increased kindness now that you’re losing weight. it really is such a massive reflection of how as a society we idealise skinnier people and connote being bigger to being less deserving. i hope (and trust honestly) that you never work with the brands that rejected you before, they don’t deserve your time and energy. you should be really proud of your progress. you’re doing amazing 🩷
Your point about the way the weight starts to be NOTICEABLE as you age resonates with me SO HARD. Really impressive for you to have such an even perspective
I hate the way you get treated differently, I used to be smaller but then had a baby - have PCOS, Thyroid problems and gained weight. People treat me totally different now as if I am completely unworthy. I know full well when I get the weight off people will suddenly want to be nice again.
More than the physical transformation, I’m impressed with your mindset change. It is so refreshing to hear someone be honest and compassionate with themselves. It can be very hard for people, including myself, to do both. Thank you for sharing this, it’s so inspiring 🩵
I can totally see in your face that you're losing weight! congrats sam! but what is most important is that you're feeling good I can see just how much happier you are and how happy you are with your decision 💕💕💕
hi samantha! i would love to say that i used to sometimes see you pop up on my fyp on tiktok, but the moment i saw a tiktok where you spoke on your weight loss journey was when i started to engage more. as someone who had no idea where to start on my own journey i found your videos so inspiring for myself!
Thank you for saying some important things here….. one (of many) takeaways - beauty and health are NOT the same thing. You can want to work on your health and still feel beautiful. I think for so many decades society has told us that to be beautiful you need to lose weight, taking health completely out of the equation.
It’s so important for people to hear your message. You have such an honest, logical, and healthy mindset about all of this. There’s so many crucial takeaways from this video. One of the best is probably setting yourself up for success after getting off the medication because it’s a tool, not a cure. This is the first of your content that I’ve come across, I’ll definitely be checking out more. I really hope this video gets the views and feedback it deserves. It’s scary how many people are getting on these types of meditations without a disclaimer like this beforehand. Great video!! 🖤💚
Thanks for this, I love your content. I’m plus/mid sized and have been struggling with my weight since I was 16, I’m 25 now. My doctors haven’t taken me seriously. This has encouraged me to change doctors and be clear with what I want. Love from the UK. Wish me luck 🥹
as someone who has a complete opposite weight journey, thank you so much for being open and honest about this. I lost weight in such an unhealthy way in a way that I couldnt control and you saying that people are nicer to you now is something that I can relate to making me so angry. I felt so sick and weak and yet people always complimented me for "how good I looked". you are such a beautiful person inside and out. thank you for creating a safe space for people who struggle with their relationship with food, weight and mental health ish. you've helped me and im sure so many other ppl and all I can say is thank you!
SOOOO proud of you tho! I can't even go down 10 pounds so i know how hard it is and 70lbs down is an amazing accomplishment forsure! The goal is definitely always to be our most healthy self 💖
Love this! I started following you as I also suffer from B.E.D. I recently started GLP-1 in February and I've lost close to 25lbs! The body dysmorphia is real but the progress pictures and measurements I've taken along the way truly show me that I'm making progress. You're doing amazing!
This is perfect timing! I’m just starting my first crochet project (you inspired me to finally give it a try) and I was wishing I had a Sam video to watch❤
Out of everyone I’ve ever heard talk about weight you’ve been the only one to hit every note of how I’m feeling now and of my pat self. I had gotten to a point where I couldn’t walk more than a few blocks without feeling like I had no energy, that the gravity on my body was turned up to a higher level as if I was carrying 2 other people on top of me. I had started to not do anything and convince myself to be complacent being in such a state. I’ve only lost 24lbs and have quite a ways to go just to even get below 300lbs but the changes in attitude, energy, and that good noise leaving is truly one of the best feelings. Thank you for being so honest about the journey and not making it seem like it’s this fantasy land where things are only positive the more you lose
I had a similar experience recently. Ive tried off and on for years to lose weight but I always got stuck around the 270 mark and then my weight would refuse to budge again. Got blood work done, turns out I'm also prediabetic and my fasting insulin levels are triple the highest healthy amount. Doctor got me started on Phentermine (appetite suppressant meds) and I finally have control over my hunger and cravings for the first time in years! Ive officially lost 20 pounds since starting the medicine a month and a half ago, and am finally below 270!
The nice thing makes me SO ANGRY. I tried to explain that now that I’ve lost 20-30 lbs that I notice people are much more receptive to me when I’m nice to them (aka acting the same way I did before) and my mom and husband were like “it’s in your head”. No, it’s not. Thank you for speaking on this!
First off, congratulations on doing you and helping yourself be healthier girl! You look amazing and I’m proud of you. I first tried the Wegovy almost 3 yrs ago, I was getting married in December of 2021 and needed to fit in the beautiful dress that I bought 10 yrs prior when my hubby proposed! I was 227 (my heaviest)and knew I needed to be at least 175-180 to fit my dress. I was determined to be in that thing lol I jumped up in mg every 4 weeks, to where I was at 7.5 and just stayed there, I still lost weight, I got down to 175 within like 6 months, so down 52 lbs. I also made sure to eat as healthy as possible, but honestly, I rarely ate at all, I was never hungry it seemed like. About two weeks or so before the wedding, I quit taking it, I needed to not feel absolutely SICK for the occasion. The side effects that I noticed: the constant nausea, dry mouth (I couldn’t drink enough water), the constipation was the WORST! I e heard you mention that several times in the beginning of your journey, are you still having those issues? I walked up to 2.5 miles three to four times a week as well, only actual “exercise” that I did do. I ended up putting weight back on bc I couldn’t maintain and wanted to eat literally everything in sight, I had NO control over myself. My dr then put me on the Mounjaro and I did that for something like 6 months, again I stopped going up once I hit the 5.0 mg and stayed there until I could no longer get it for weight loss, which was a total of about 6 months. I got back down to 167 lbs and then almost two yrs ago had neck surgery and went downhill. I was completely imobile for a month and then still had restrictions for several months after. Let’s just say that my weight was severely impacted and I’m up to 235 lbs and at my heaviest ever. I never got over 181 lbs when I was pregnant with any of my three kids. I’ll be 52 next month, and my sugars have been running high. Dr wants to do a recheck in a few months. It was last checked a few weeks ago and my glucose was 124, which makes my A1C at 5.7-6.4, prediabetic levels. When I see the dr next we’ll talk about what my future holds. Just thought I’d share some of my personal journey with y’all. Keep up the great work girl!!
I really appreciate your honesty, I can relate so so much you’re saying. I’m the biggest I’ve been, and trying to get in a healthy place in a sustainable way. My wake up call was when I remembered how much I want kids and to be able to be healthy for them.
I absolutely love your transparency and honesty through this journey! And not the honesty with your viewers, but honesty with yourself is such a beautiful thing ❤ Always rooting for you girl ❤️
“Your beauty and your weight are not linked together but your health is” IM SO PROUD OF YOU!! I feel like a proud mom
Lol Alexandra Rodriguez would disagree with health and weight being linked 🤣 Well done though Sam ❤
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@@kayladawson6847 that’s 100% true from both ends of the spectrum. From malnourishment to obesity.
malnourishment is not the contrary of obesity. you can be obese and be malnourished@@emilygibson7963
So Right ✅ 👏 ❤
17:33 “I had no idea how quiet your mind could be without the food noise” holy shit this hit hard
I felt this way after I stopped being vegan. I used to obsess about food all the time. Finally I stopped and didn’t obsess about food all the time. I can relate.
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You have food noise because you eat shit. You are under nourished and overfed. Your body craves the nutrients it needs
The reverse body dysmorphia is so real, I literally thought I was still at 190 even though I was pushing 230 😭 like you cannot see yourself as what you look like unless it's in a photo.
thats me rn
I still saw myself as 210 when I was 246, I can see the difference looking back (I'm 209 as of today) but the fact that I seriously thought I hadn't gained any weight despite binge eating regularly is insane 😭
from a healthcare provider's perspective, you have one of the healthiest, most realistic approaches to this transformation that I have seen. I am so proud of your progress towards bettering your life for YOU, no one else, just YOU. You are worthy of love and respect no matter what size you are at, but what matters is how you feel in your own body. Keep being you Sammy Jo, there are great things in store for you!
Same thoughts as a dietitian!! Great job to her!! 🎉
Weight loss medications are NOT healthy. I’m a doctor and we’ve been finding more and more long term effects in these patients. The healthiest sustainable way is diet and exercise. Once a patient is off these meds for DIABETICS and HEART FAILURE patients they gain the weight back, and have all the consequences of malnutrition.
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Reverse body dysmorphia is crazy to experience and it's nice to hear you talk so openly about everything coming from someone who also lost a significant amount of weight
Yes! When i was bigger, I knew it but didn’t realize how freaking big I was until i lost a little weight. Why does the mirror lie to me? Ugggh
100%! This was me 50 pounds ago. I knew I was big but didn’t think of myself as THAT big but yes I was. At least, bigger than I thought in my head
Holy hell, yes. I only ever see it in pictures or if I see myself on camera. Otherwise, I legitimately don’t see just how big I am.
Not to be that person lol, but dysmorphia is dysmorphia, regardless of how you see yourself in comparison to reality.
You are SO right about doctors being “blind” to anything wrong with you or blaming EVERYTHING about your weight!!
The hard truth is, it most likely is. Unless it’s an ear infection, get another doctor. Everything i went to the doctors about i was convinced they just blamed on my weight because they didn’t want to treat it, said problems healed or reversed when i lost weight
Meanwhile my doctor "be careful with the ozempic because I think you're not considering the risks more" and I'm like "aren't the risks higher with obesity and pre-diabetes?" Like at this point if I get something bad it'll probably be from my coke zero addiction.
Excess weight is hard on your body. I know this because I'm a big person. I'm 5'10 and weighed 260 just a few months ago. Your body will buck against you.
And when you’re no longer obese they’ll blame everything on anxiety..
@@liilykh4n I had pain in my feet for years. At first i thought it was the bad chairs at work, because when i was on my holiday, it did hurt much less. But after i moved and started to go on longer walks with my dogs, i was in constant pain, i limped and i could only walk slower. So, after 8 years (and i gained weight in those years, about 60pounds or 30 kg), i went to my new doctor and she gave me an appointment at an orthopedist. He prescripted me insoles and of course said "but you have to loose weight too". Hey, thanks, i did not noticed that -.- .... I got my insoles and i havent lost a single kg since then, but my pain is gone! I can walk barfoot now in the house, wear any shoes i want as long as i wear the insoles from time to time and the walks with the dogs are no problem at all. So, not everything has to do with weight.
I love that you keep clarifying that you are not saying that you weren't beautiful......every time I post before and after pictures from my weight loss, the comments I always get are "you are beautiful at any size." I am like " I never said I was ugly....I said I was unhealthy. Keep pushing! You are doing great! So happy for you!
The thing about the weight “catching up” to you is so true. I’m my heaviest weight right now, and I’m in my mid 20s. I’ve been around this weight before a few years ago, but I can definitely feel it in my clothes, my knees in a way I didn’t a few years ago. Trying to get back on track cuz it’s definitely been eye opening
It is INFURIATING when people placate after you say something factual about weight. it makes them uncomfortable but like, if you're just being honest and stating a real fact, it doesn't mean there's a negative connotation. I am pretty open and OK with describing myself as chubby bc I just am and THE NUMBER OF TIMES people hear it and say "OH NO YOU'RE NOT, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!" or some iteration of that is astounding. I always reply "...i didn't say I was ugly. i just said I was chubby." like wtf
I e said this my whole life! Like I know I’m not ugly lol my weight is the issue here
That’s definitely true but ive had moments when i can tell if i agree they would be mad
My BMI is 30, which makes me obese. I refer to myself as obese because I am, it’s a fact. It makes people so uncomfortable. I’m not uncomfortable with the term, it’s reality.
What’s wild is I used to be incredibly thin due to disordered eating in high school/early college, but now I’m midsize, and I’ve noticed how people aren’t as kind to me now. I can’t imagine how plus size folks feel, considering Sam feels like people are being nicer to her now that her body is similar to mine.
Yep! When I was diagnosed with anorexia, I was treated so well by strangers and men. Now that I've had two children, I'm almost 27, midsize and recovered...seems like I'm nothing to people visually.
Ah you’re not alone!! Me as well! I am 5’4 and through highschool I was a little under 90 pounds. Now I’m in a healthier environment and am now 26, so now I’m about 145. It’s hard to rid my mind of the want to be small. I have to tell myself that I am an adult woman now and it’s okay to have gained weight. It’s a topic that isn’t talked about enough too! The struggle of accepting weight gain when you came from an unhealthy place. I still struggle everyday, but going to the gym has helped me lots! I am trying right now to be about 130 tho! that feels a bit more comfy for me! Good luck to everyone and we all need to be kind to ourself! I love these videos because it’s so real, we all struggle in different and similar ways💖
same here! I've become invisible to people after recovery lol.
@@carlamoss89why are you concerned about the attention you’re getting? Who cares? Get on with it, you’re so lucky to be alive and healthy. Enjoy it, there’s other unfortunates being told they’re terminal and there’s nothing that can be done for them
@@enoughalready8088I understand what you’re saying and you are partially correct. But it’s important to note why people are being mistreated because it shows the bias nature in our society and how to tackle it.
Andrew coming in asking for something to smooth his face lmaooo I love the extra context you get from watching the podcast :)
It's such a iykyk moment, I love it
One minute you need concealer, the next you’re in drag. 😂😂
I love that you brought up reverse body dysmorphia!!! I feel the exact same way about myself. I don’t realize how big I actually am until I look at photos because I don’t see it in the mirror. Thank you so much for always being honest and transparent and relatable! 💕💕💕
Right! I don’t notice until I try on clothes lol and then I’m like oh oops lol
Can so relate!
OMG THE FOOD NOISE! Great way to put it. I take adderall consistently and it has not only helped my ADHD but completely eliminated the "food noise" as well as cravings.
Because you eat shit food. That why your body craves food. You ate inder nourished
Sam, you have no idea how ridiculously validating this entire video was! I’ve always always felt alone in the consuming thoughts of food and the reverse body dysmorphia, but my god I sat and watched this video and sobbed with absolute joy for you, so much so I’m motivated enough to finally book a doctors appointment. I cannot thank you enough.
I gained a ton of weight when I got pregnant (way more than you're supposed to) and was 180lbs. When I was my heaviest I truly noticed people not approaching me or giving me random compliments anymore, now that I've lost the weight again and I'm almost back down to my original weight (which was 120lbs) people are so much nicer again and it's just nuts to me. I don't treat ppl differently based on their weight it makes no sense why people do that.
My mom went from 120's to 200's when she was pregnant with me and my sib. I think in part it was due to her soda craving. We ended up being somewhat tiny babies, but not premature.
@@sweaterweatherlady Yeah the crazy thing is that my doctor didn't say anything about my excessive weight gain. I'm thankful you guys and my own baby came out well at the end of it all but it's absolutely can turn into a risky pregnancy.
its so sad that apparence matters so much for a good treatment from people. That is why it's so important to be always nice to ourselves, even if the world isn't.
@@mallory5777 It's so crazy how different people treat each other when somebody is bigger :( It truly is sad. But I'm glad the creeps stopped coming up to you XD That's at least one positive
Maybe you got ugly when you gained weight?? You didn’t consider maybe you just looked beat?
Mounjaro/Zepbound has been an absolute miracle for me. I"m 5'3" highest weight was 251 some years ago and had been pre-diabetic A1C 6.4 for several years. My set point was around 236. I started Mounjaro at 211 lbs (January 2023) after having lost some without medication (which includes a plus size tummy tuck to get rid of my hanging belly). I switched to Zepbound January 2024 when it came out. I'm now 138 lbs!!! Life is so different and I feel amazing. My A1C is now 5.0. Just for fun last night I was crab walking up and down my hallway. I remember trying to do that at 240# in crossfit classes in 2009 and it was impossible at that weight.
I'm excited for those of you still in their 20s and 30s who won't have to live their prime years as obese!
Im currently 5'2 at 251 being my heaviest too! I'm currently on a journey to be approved for weight loss surgery and am seeing a bariatrician who told me I can be put on mounjaro or zepbound prior to surgery since i need to lose weight before surgery. I wanted to do it but chose not to because of the price. I cannot afford it and i see so many comments about the price.
Instead I was put back onto phentermine/topamax combo again after a couple of months of being off of it and im honestly wishing i looked into the zepbound a little more.
@@rosa.karlss I had vertical gastric sleeve surgery in 2015 (paid 15K out of pocket). I only lost about 40lbs then immediately went back up to 236. Before Mounjaro/Zepbound nothing worked for me. I felt like such a failure after gastric sleeve and had so much shame. I spent thousands on Medifast and only lost to the upper 190s before regain. The insane restriction was not sustainable for me (and it’s not sustainable for 99% or more people). I did Weight Watchers. I trained for a half marathon. I’m thankful to be in a position where I can afford this medication. Have faith that these meds will be available and affordable to all at some point.
I wish this medication had been available to me when I was younger. Given how much I spent on all those other methods, paying $550/month isn’t any worse.
@@rosa.karlss I use henry meds and its under $300 a month. you are worth it.
Sad you have to cheat by using medication
I’m 5’2 and 175 lbs now I’m tying one last time to lose on my own but if I can’t I will just try to do ozempic I hope I get approved.
I love you opening up about this in such a healthy way. As a healthcare worker I see so many kids with eating disorders and it’s so hard to see them struggling. I hope they see your video and see there is a way to be happy during the struggles. I hope you continue to get through this and keep being you. 🩷🩷
I think it's crazy that people say pretty privilege and body dysmorphia doesn't exist...because after you actually live through it, you would never say such a thing. You are very well spoken, the whole video flew by! You are stunning before and after (genuinely thought you were wearing make up when the video first started). thanks for being so honest and open with us ☺
61lbs down now in 5 months! I’m so proud of you SJ!
Woohoo! Girl i wish it was that easy to do that ive been struggling here
Samanatha this is the most self aware, reasonable, realistic, healthiest mindsets I've come across!! You will definitely be successful even after you finish the medication because you are laying such a strong framework now. You're aware and doing the mental work and learning to be intuitive and trusting that. What an amazing example for your self and others! You should be SO PROUD!! ◡̈
90 lbs down here!!! It’s crazy
WELL DONE🎉
im proud of you !! how was the first two months im at a little plateau and im frustrated!!
@@anaiscolon6790don’t stop! You will over come it! Just keep pushing!
That’s awesome!
@anaiscolon6790 dude, same. I've also been at a plateau for over a month now and I'm so down on myself for it.
Drop whatever you are doing and go read the book Womans’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, its absolutely life changing, trust me on this
I keep seeing vague comments about this book on videos about weight loss from multiple different accounts, & they usually are the exact same. This comment is worded differently, but has to be a bot or fake account to promote this book.
I am not a bot and I have nothing to do with the book
@@RachelBJ Yes me too. Usually it's the same words.
Sam, I went from 165 to 140. I'm 150 now, I'm working on building muscle, but I workout at home. Your videos going to the gym were so important to me when I started for inspiring me to workout and diet because I'd never done it before. Proud of you, I hope you keep up the content. You're amazing.
16:55 - I do this ALLLLL the time… i don’t wanna say that I have a binge eating disorder, like, as if it’s a fact. But I binge eat AT LEAST once a week, always thinking about food, and according to a BMI calculator I’m obese. That was a hugeeeee shock because I feel like if you looked at me you wouldn’t guess I was obese. Overweight, yeah, but not obese. It’s crazy to me. So yeah I’m gonna try and lose 10kg-ish (hopefully before September when I start my new school - obviously takes as long as it takes but yeah) it’s comforting to know that sooooo many people here are going through similar. Good luck everyone that’s trying to lose weight or get healthier right now ❤️ remember to stay safe everyone x
You are doing so well and I’m proud of you! I’m 76 lbs down myself, you’ve helped me along my journey . You look so much healthier in Every way, your skin glows. You glow all over Hunny
The being cold thing is REAL!! I lost about 30 lbs so far this year and I’m freezing all the time. Thank you for sharing!!
YES! I was telling my husband how I think I am happier at a smaller weight because people treat me nicer!! And the people I am talking about are my own family members. I feel more respected and understood when I am smaller. It makes gaining any weight feel scary.. I’ve had to really work on loving myself no matter what but it’s hard when things seem easier at a smaller weight. Thanks for sharing your story.
Yes girl! As a chronically obese girl, i obviously celebrate body positivity and do think the weight parameters the medical community are skewed, but doctors recommend weight loss because it is bad for your body. In my 20s and 30s I didn’t feel the affects, but now I’m 40 and my body aches like someone much older, and it’s so much harder to lose weight now! Good for you for taking care of it in your 20’s!
I agree with you about the reverse body dysmorphia! When I was the biggest I’ve been, it didn’t realize it until I saw the photos
I love our yap sessions , you are my comfort creator. I have really been struggling with food lately. Either avoiding eating all together or eating everything, and you’ve made me realize maybe it isn’t a bad thing to open up about it.
i’ve been a viewer for years and never left a comment. however, i think this video speaks beautiful volume of who you are and the impact you have on others. the way you can acknowledge health issues and negative affects of obesity while also positively speaking about yourself at all sizes is so cool. your self awareness and vulnerability in this video is truly admirable. i love that you are on a journey of healing and focusing on your health. keep sharing your story and being you!! 🫶🏼
So proud of you Samantha. We can totally see you glowing…I recently went to the doctor and I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been. You’re a huge motivation! Thank you for being transparent with us.
I’ve lost almost 100 pounds this past year on my GLP1. Genuinely the best decision of my life. I think it’s easier to be consistent with nutrition and the gym when you’re seeing the effects. You go girl!
Am starting Ozempic soon. Doctor prescribed it to me as an alternative to gastric sleeve, as i said I wasn't comfortable doing an irreversible surgery. My BMI is 36. Hope to avoid any surgery.
This is the most healthy conversation I’ve heard about weight loss meds! I’m so proud of you!
Sam you have inspired me so much throughout your journey. I was always terrified of the doctor growing up because of the same reasons you had doctor anxiety and I actually went two weeks ago for the first time in years. So thank you for inspiring me to make healthier choices.
Yes the same thing for me
I had a gastric bypass surgery yesterday. I’m 25 and this recovery is the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. This video is helping me shifting my mindset to future goals. Love to you. 💕
How are you doing now ?? I had my consult last week 😖
i screamed for you when you said the weight you are now, i’m currently on wegovy after dealing with a binge eating issue for two years and i’m my lowest weight and i feel amazing so i can only imagine how amazing you feel too!!! i’ve been with you since the beginning and i love you and your life!!! ♥️
Sam, your realistic perspective is so refreshing and so rare in this age, where 'body positivity' equals 'you should love and endorse being obese'.
I hope people who struggle with huge weight issues come across your content and be inspired to make healthy changes for themselves ❤
I just want to say, I’ve been following you for like 3 years and I truly enjoy your videos. When I’m going through it I always enjoy watching videos not only because you’re funny, interesting, and fun, but also because you show actual life and how you’re feeling. You’re beautiful inside and out ✨🫶🏻
i loved this whole video, you are so well spoken and watching you grow over the past few years has been beautiful. im proud of you! im down 20 lbs for health reasons as well and i’ve been binge free since january!
you're so honest and such a beautiful soul. It is very amazing to see someone be so open about this!
I’m so fucking proud of you Samantha. You have always been beautiful but the confidence and happiness is radiating off of you now. I love to see it and I will always support you throughout your journey - no matter what!
You said on your podcast the medicine works the beginning of the week when you take the shot but by the end of the week its willpower. Soooo true. Very happy for your journey. 🎉❤
First CONGRATULATIONS! Secondly THANK YOU for the honesty it's soooo refreshing! You being honest about all the details helps me and so many people feel validated in their own experiences.
10:10 i had to stop telling myself i had "reverse" body dysmorphia because thinking this way is simply body dysmorphia. it's not reverse just because the outcome isn't as common, any view that isn't accurate is valid and considered its main label
Sam I’m so proud of you. I know I’m one lone observer but you are my comfort RUclipsr to the core, and watching your journey being the same age as well has helped me so much. You’ve helped me feel less alone and be more motivated. You’re just an inspiration, and I hope you know that. Thank you for being so real 🖤
I started learning to crochet because of how much I loved your sweater you made! I’ve only learned single crochet and chains but it’s soooo relaxing
Keep at it! It’s a great hobby ❤
I loooooved this video sam! Speaking about things that are REAL while also talking about makeup is so comforting to bc the makeup talk lightens up the convo❤❤
Samantha Jo, your self awareness is awe inspiring. I hope this video reaches some of the influencers who need to hear this.
Samantha I have been following you FOREVER and I am so proud of you and happy for you. Your energy is radiant.
“I feel like I was suffocating in my body” You’ve perfected described the feeling I’ve never been able to ever put into words
Girl I've been watching your journey for so long and its motivated me and helped me so much. I'm so proud of you!!
I felt exactly how you did, I had a gastric bypass in September last year. So glad I did. Existing in a morbidly obese body is exhausting!!
FINALLYYY MISSED YOU GIRL 😫🥰
THE PART WHERE YOU TALKED ABOUT BODY DYSMORPHIA IS SO REAL I recently lost almost 20 kg and I didn’t notice ( my scale was broken so I didn’t know if I was losing weight) until people started telling me I look so much different and that I lost so much weight but when I look at old pictures I’m like I didn’t even know I looked that big like in my head I looked like what I look like now AND I STILL CANT SEE THE DIFFERENCE I can feel it and maybe in some aspects see it but in my head I look the same
So glad I finally got to watch this. Thank you for just being you. I enjoy your honesty and realness.
I was rewatching an old video of yours the other day and even your voice has changed so much from then, is that because of weight loss?
I’m so proud that you’re starting to look after yourself!
i absolutely ADORE how transparent you are about your weight loss. thank you💓
Hi just wanted to send you love and support during your journey. I also lost so much hair in my own journey. My hair fully returned to full and healthy after a couple years. Everyone is different that’s how long it was for me. Forgive yourself and be patient through the process. During my journey I felt like I was melting and being sculpted, like a second puberty. It’s taken me years to be comfortable and I am also facing the inner child wound that made food a safety net. You are being so brave. I will also add that the smallest weight you hit may likely not be your stable maintenance weight that was a hard lesson for me personally. It’s beautiful to watch you heal and take control of your health. And the motivation of having a family brings about peaceful ego death. Your health and reason to live becomes greater than just you. I genuinely see you doing amazing. You have so much light Samantha, thank you for sharing this vulnerable journey ♥
The way I relate to you in so many ways… first off I have now lost 70lbs, I was 281 but I had weight-loss surger, bariatric sleeve. I also have reverse body dysmorphia… I would see pics and not know I looked like that, I thought I was still my normal body 🤷🏻♀️😧 it was such a wake up call. I was mad at everyone around me for not saying anything 😢. The amount that I get hit on a people are way nicer to me now is crazzyyyyy girl 🙄. You look amazing, I’m so glad you are happier and healthier and I’m here for your journey girly 💪🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️
Your video beautifully articulates the multifaceted nuances of a transformative weight loss journey. I felt seen and heard when viewing your video. I completed my own weight loss journey for many of the same reasons. It feels good to be at home in my body again... I look forward to continuing to follow /cheer you on during your journey. You should be proud of yourself! Introspective change is courageous.
As someone who is in the beginning stages of using Zepbound this was soooo helpful for me. Especially putting into perspective that this is just a tool, the greater work is changing your mindset and habits especially for sustainability.
Can you talk more about your exercise routine? What works for you on a day to day basis especially when just starting the weight loss journey? I know you mentioned going on walks more often, do you have any other workout routines that have worked for you? Do you feel like your exercise has contributed to the weight loss or mainly just shifting your eating habits?
as a bigger gal, this was such a resonating take on weight loss, obesity, mental health and self love -everything you've said i found myself nodding along and feeling so SEEN. thank you for sharing your experience. deeply appreciate your openness and honesty.
please please please make another long video answering all the questions! if that means more sam jo content then yessssss pleaseeee
haven’t seen you in over a year, you have no idea how incredibly proud and impressed i am
so proud of you sam! been watching your videos for 4 years!
I’ve been watching you for 3 years now and I feel like this is the year of change! So happy you are feeling confident in your body! ❤
Girl I'm so proud of you, I'm on a health journey myself. Thank you for being real about the risks of being obese. A lot of people seem to want to ignore those really real facts in the name of body positivity. Body positivity to me, are for those who cannot change the way they look, not for people to live unhealthy when they can ❤
I think it's important that even if someone is overweight by "choice" there's tons of psychological factors that impact that. It shouldn't be a reason to stay sick, but I think the real point of body positivity for me is just learning to be kind to whatever body you're in throughout your journey. Because self hate is not going to magically make you lose weight in a healthy way
I so deeply appreciate your perspective on this. I was diagnosed with PCOS and the idea of losing weight and people complimenting me or treating me differently really scares me. I really appreciate hearing from you. We love you so much.❤
i’m so sorry about the increased kindness now that you’re losing weight. it really is such a massive reflection of how as a society we idealise skinnier people and connote being bigger to being less deserving. i hope (and trust honestly) that you never work with the brands that rejected you before, they don’t deserve your time and energy. you should be really proud of your progress. you’re doing amazing 🩷
Your views on this topic are so refreshing and relatable.
Love seeing Andrew pop in makes it so casual. And of course love hearing about the journey its such a healthy and positive view ❤❤
Your point about the way the weight starts to be NOTICEABLE as you age resonates with me SO HARD. Really impressive for you to have such an even perspective
I hate the way you get treated differently, I used to be smaller but then had a baby - have PCOS, Thyroid problems and gained weight. People treat me totally different now as if I am completely unworthy. I know full well when I get the weight off people will suddenly want to be nice again.
That is so hard. I’m so sorry people treat you differently. No one should do that.
More than the physical transformation, I’m impressed with your mindset change. It is so refreshing to hear someone be honest and compassionate with themselves. It can be very hard for people, including myself, to do both. Thank you for sharing this, it’s so inspiring 🩵
I’m so proud of you! 🫶💕
I can totally see in your face that you're losing weight! congrats sam! but what is most important is that you're feeling good I can see just how much happier you are and how happy you are with your decision 💕💕💕
hi samantha! i would love to say that i used to sometimes see you pop up on my fyp on tiktok, but the moment i saw a tiktok where you spoke on your weight loss journey was when i started to engage more. as someone who had no idea where to start on my own journey i found your videos so inspiring for myself!
Thank you for saying some important things here….. one (of many) takeaways - beauty and health are NOT the same thing. You can want to work on your health and still feel beautiful. I think for so many decades society has told us that to be beautiful you need to lose weight, taking health completely out of the equation.
It’s so important for people to hear your message. You have such an honest, logical, and healthy mindset about all of this. There’s so many crucial takeaways from this video. One of the best is probably setting yourself up for success after getting off the medication because it’s a tool, not a cure. This is the first of your content that I’ve come across, I’ll definitely be checking out more. I really hope this video gets the views and feedback it deserves. It’s scary how many people are getting on these types of meditations without a disclaimer like this beforehand. Great video!! 🖤💚
i’m so proud of you 🫶🏼
Thanks for this, I love your content. I’m plus/mid sized and have been struggling with my weight since I was 16, I’m 25 now. My doctors haven’t taken me seriously. This has encouraged me to change doctors and be clear with what I want. Love from the UK. Wish me luck 🥹
You are the reason I went to the dr a month ago and I’m staring on meds this coming week!! Thank you for sharing your story!!!
as someone who has a complete opposite weight journey, thank you so much for being open and honest about this. I lost weight in such an unhealthy way in a way that I couldnt control and you saying that people are nicer to you now is something that I can relate to making me so angry. I felt so sick and weak and yet people always complimented me for "how good I looked". you are such a beautiful person inside and out. thank you for creating a safe space for people who struggle with their relationship with food, weight and mental health ish. you've helped me and im sure so many other ppl and all I can say is thank you!
SOOOO proud of you tho! I can't even go down 10 pounds so i know how hard it is and 70lbs down is an amazing accomplishment forsure! The goal is definitely always to be our most healthy self 💖
Love this! I started following you as I also suffer from B.E.D. I recently started GLP-1 in February and I've lost close to 25lbs! The body dysmorphia is real but the progress pictures and measurements I've taken along the way truly show me that I'm making progress. You're doing amazing!
This is perfect timing! I’m just starting my first crochet project (you inspired me to finally give it a try) and I was wishing I had a Sam video to watch❤
Out of everyone I’ve ever heard talk about weight you’ve been the only one to hit every note of how I’m feeling now and of my pat self. I had gotten to a point where I couldn’t walk more than a few blocks without feeling like I had no energy, that the gravity on my body was turned up to a higher level as if I was carrying 2 other people on top of me. I had started to not do anything and convince myself to be complacent being in such a state. I’ve only lost 24lbs and have quite a ways to go just to even get below 300lbs but the changes in attitude, energy, and that good noise leaving is truly one of the best feelings. Thank you for being so honest about the journey and not making it seem like it’s this fantasy land where things are only positive the more you lose
yes!! i’m so proud of you girl!👏🏽💗
I had a similar experience recently. Ive tried off and on for years to lose weight but I always got stuck around the 270 mark and then my weight would refuse to budge again. Got blood work done, turns out I'm also prediabetic and my fasting insulin levels are triple the highest healthy amount. Doctor got me started on Phentermine (appetite suppressant meds) and I finally have control over my hunger and cravings for the first time in years! Ive officially lost 20 pounds since starting the medicine a month and a half ago, and am finally below 270!
I started following you when Chloe ting featured you years ago. This is so full circle
The nice thing makes me SO ANGRY. I tried to explain that now that I’ve lost 20-30 lbs that I notice people are much more receptive to me when I’m nice to them (aka acting the same way I did before) and my mom and husband were like “it’s in your head”. No, it’s not. Thank you for speaking on this!
Samantha Jo, you are so inspiring and well-spoken!!! Proud of you for doing what’s best for you!!! Love love your videos🩵🩵
I haven’t been on your channel for about a year at least and wow, in this video you radiated positivity like never before. A whole new Samantha !
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey. Love you🤍
First off, congratulations on doing you and helping yourself be healthier girl! You look amazing and I’m proud of you. I first tried the Wegovy almost 3 yrs ago, I was getting married in December of 2021 and needed to fit in the beautiful dress that I bought 10 yrs prior when my hubby proposed! I was 227 (my heaviest)and knew I needed to be at least 175-180 to fit my dress. I was determined to be in that thing lol I jumped up in mg every 4 weeks, to where I was at 7.5 and just stayed there, I still lost weight, I got down to 175 within like 6 months, so down 52 lbs. I also made sure to eat as healthy as possible, but honestly, I rarely ate at all, I was never hungry it seemed like. About two weeks or so before the wedding, I quit taking it, I needed to not feel absolutely SICK for the occasion. The side effects that I noticed: the constant nausea, dry mouth (I couldn’t drink enough water), the constipation was the WORST! I e heard you mention that several times in the beginning of your journey, are you still having those issues? I walked up to 2.5 miles three to four times a week as well, only actual “exercise” that I did do. I ended up putting weight back on bc I couldn’t maintain and wanted to eat literally everything in sight, I had NO control over myself. My dr then put me on the Mounjaro and I did that for something like 6 months, again I stopped going up once I hit the 5.0 mg and stayed there until I could no longer get it for weight loss, which was a total of about 6 months. I got back down to 167 lbs and then almost two yrs ago had neck surgery and went downhill. I was completely imobile for a month and then still had restrictions for several months after. Let’s just say that my weight was severely impacted and I’m up to 235 lbs and at my heaviest ever. I never got over 181 lbs when I was pregnant with any of my three kids. I’ll be 52 next month, and my sugars have been running high. Dr wants to do a recheck in a few months. It was last checked a few weeks ago and my glucose was 124, which makes my A1C at 5.7-6.4, prediabetic levels. When I see the dr next we’ll talk about what my future holds. Just thought I’d share some of my personal journey with y’all. Keep up the great work girl!!
You've inspired me to start being more active and healthy. Also Sam the bow in your hair is so cute and I love the necklace. ♥♥
I really appreciate your honesty, I can relate so so much you’re saying. I’m the biggest I’ve been, and trying to get in a healthy place in a sustainable way. My wake up call was when I remembered how much I want kids and to be able to be healthy for them.
SAMANTHA JO WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!! ❤️
I absolutely love your transparency and honesty through this journey! And not the honesty with your viewers, but honesty with yourself is such a beautiful thing ❤ Always rooting for you girl ❤️