I lost 30 lbs 16 years ago on WW. I’ve kept it off, learning that when I gain a few pounds I go back to tracking my points and holding myself accountable and lose those few lbs. Best thing I ever did for myself My body is far from perfect but I feel great at 70, and am enjoying life.
It's nice seeing a channel in my age group! 😀. I appreciate your honesty with your daily struggles. I too gained 7 (covid) pounds and have 2 left to continue my journey with 25 lbs lost so far. Keep the videos coming!
I love your personality and spunk! Don’t beat yourself up about 7 pounds, 2020 has been INCREDIBLY STRESSFUL AND UNPRECEDENTED! You got this and you will do great going forward!! 🤩
Bobbie, thank you for reminding me that my body is a gift from God and that I, too, should pray daily for the courage to treat the body He's given me in a healthy way.
Perfect timing for me! I have lost 57 pounds since January 2019 with WW, still have 7 pounds to get to goal. I have been at this point for about 7 months. I am on the blue plan. It's frustrating but I'm determined to get there. I am 62 and have had weight problems all my life. Now that I am older it's a health issue and the aesthetic of looking better is a plus. I love salads with hardboiled eggs and bolthouse dressing for my in between. I also love frozen mixed berries with lite cool whip for a dessert. All the best!
I feel you about not showing the whole body. You're beautiful on the inside and honestly you look "normal" whatever that is???? You are 50, had babies and hold your junk in your trunk...thats life. Keep on living your best life and trying to be healthy. Lots of love from Arkansas.
Bobbe! I love your videos! I know you are a very busy woman but I would love to see you everyday! I wish we lived close so we could be friends! I just know we would be great friends. Anyway....just want you to know that YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! INSIDE AND OUT!!! I feel your pain! I have gained 10 lbs since Christmas and although I feel like I have continued working on my weight...if I am honest I have done exactly what you said....kind of tracking in my head and being very inconsistent! Thank you for your video and honesty and just putting it all out there. It is a huge encouragement to me as one of your 50 plus year old sisters! It is a journey and after watching this I am climbing back up on the horse and getting going again. Let's do this together!!! Praying for both of us!
Thank you. This was so authentic and therefore inspirational. On the snack front-I have figured out for me that I just can't. Snack is 'crack' for me and I find I cannot stop. I have to focus on the three healthy meals a day and then add more activities/hobbies to switch my thoughts away from the food. I knit. A lot. Keeping my hands busy and focusing on the needlework does drag my thoughts away from eating. Finally, remembering my why. I am clear about it at the top of the day but as the day goes on it gets fuzzy. I need to post that where I can see it throughout the day. Changing behavior is a slog. We are all in it together. Onward!
Oh my!! Thank you so much for doing this video! I am your age, I turned 54 last May, going through menopause, and dealing with insomnia, hot flashes, & weight gain! I am at my highest weight right now, and feeling ugly and angry at myself for allowing the weight to come back! I was just whining about it to my husband before he left for work this morning! 😄 He is so very sweet and tells me I’m beautiful and everything will be fine. But nothing inspires you more than someone who is going through the same trials and understands how you feel. I appreciate so much that you are willing to be vulnerable in order to help others. I will be tuning in for motivation and to keep myself on track! God bless you!! 🤗♥️
Bobbie - The hormonal changes you're going through right now SO impact weight loss. I'm right there with you sister. It doesn't matter how much I exercise, change my eating habits etc, weight loss is much much more difficult. I've actually gained weight. The lack of sleep is just the absolute worst through menopause and is probably the hardest symptom I'm going through. I recently started HRT and it may not be for everyone, but I'll tell you girl - sleeping 8 hours a night right now which is the first time in months and months has helped me SO much - energy, focus and motivation. You're doing a wonderful job. Love your work here on RUclips. A beautiful, honest inspiration
I am so glad to have found this video tonight. I also live in Pennsylvania. I am 78 years old and want to lose weight so badly, it has been a life time problem with me. Being widowed twice now, I just kind of gave up and didn't care. But you have motivated me to try again. Thanks and I will watch for more videos.
I’m on weight watchers and I switched from blue to green because I was too generous with my “zero points.” For a zero points snack, I ate a huge bowl of cherries which should be good, but then I wondered how many calories do these cherries actually have, and I counted my pits and I ate 400 cal of cherries for a snack! So then I started logging in my fitness pal also to calculate the calories. Between the two I got myself back on track. I don’t always log my calories but if I’m eating a lot of carbs or snacking a lot, I’ll throw them back into my fitness pal to have a double the accountability. As far as sleeping, I spent almost 18 months only sleeping 4 to 6 hours at 52. Last winter I went on HRT and slept eight hours within three days! I’m 7-8 hours regularly now, HUGE difference in how I feel. Hot flashes went away in less than a week too. They put me on BiJuva, it is only one pill a day, but in January my insurance stopped covering it because it is new. So you would have to see if your insurance covers it. I have secondary that picks up and pays 75% but it’s pricey now. It used to be free😩. I will talk to my doctor on other options at my one year this fall, but I’m so sad. I’m not sure I’ll be good at patch here, a pill there, a cream here, I just like a one and done pill LOL.
Great timing for me on this video. I’m 65 now. I walk with my hubby 4 miles every other day. Had knee repairs done Nov. 2019 and still having issues. So I’ve had to slow it down to skipping a day in between. I lost 47 lbs 15 years ago. I’ve been a lifetime WW member since the 80s. I keep telling folks my halo slipped. LOL! I hate counting anything. But I’ve gained 25 lbs. back sadly. Kept it off for 8 years and then developed the creeps. I haven’t gotten the click yet to make my brain commit. But your video was encouraging. Thx so much! Good luck!
As a woman of faith, I am right there with you, Sister! At 54, I have finally come to a place where I recognize and accept that this body that I have called "mine" is really God's, and out of my love for Him, it's high time that I treat this body with respect and do all that I can within my power (ie: the choices that I make) and within His might to keep it healthy. 6 years ago I reached my high of 252, then lost 50, and by July 2020, had gained back 30. I decided to assemble a "health team" to encourage, guide, and support me in my work to get and be healthy. The healthcare system that I use offers lots of tools and support for weight loss, all covered by my insurance or at no cost at all (free seminars, classes). Linking arms with my primary care, my gyn, a dietician, and other clinical providers, and with the prayer and emotional support of my husband, I'm losing weight (down 15) and focusing on the journey and what it's going to teach me. Thank you for your channel. You provide a much-needed place on RUclips where women in their 50's (as well as those younger and older) can simply come together to be "real." I learn lots from you and am inspired by you. I'll continue to watch and pray for you on the journey! "PS: I have the EXACT same body shape as you!! I carry it all in the hips, booty, and upper thigh. So, you're not alone!" :)
Bobbie, I love your videos. You are so inspirational to me. Scoot over on that couch girlfriend. I want to give you a big hug! You speak volumes to those of us that have struggled most of our lives with our weight, and yes.... it does get harder as we get older. One thing - you are absolutely beautiful, inside and outside. I think God that I found your channel. Please know you are not alone with this struggle. prayers and hugs xxoo
Dear Bobbie, Thank you! I'm older than you, 63 in October, and in May of 2018 I decided to do something about my weight that was causing problems with my knees back etc. Now I've lost 50 pounds and I'm kind of stalled out too. I do think sleep plays apart in this, and I love to stay up at night--not good because I snack--and quarantine has done a number on that. I'm a missionary living in Albania for 25 years so simple foods are what's available. I have tons of allergies (chicken is the most frustrating when trying to lose weight), but I know that God is going to help me continue my journey! It's when I forget to pray about my appetite and food issues that I fail again. I've been doing Noom. I never thought I could eat a 1200 calorie diet, but Noom helped me and I've been doing it pretty much, but recently haven't been logging my food. I know God will help me get back to that as well. I want to say, be careful with hormone replacement. There are so many other things that that can bring on. At 45 I started menopause, and I went on hormone replacement for two years because my obgyn insisted. After that I switched doctors and got off of them, there's so many risk factors. They definitely make you feel better, but maybe there's something else that's not so risky. My biggest problem was my mood swings, so my doctor put me on Zoloft. I've now worked myself off of Zoloft too, so that's good. Maybe a prescription sleep aid would be better for you? Anyway, too many words to say, I'm with you, I'll pray for you too, and We and God got this!! Love you sister!!
Bobbie thank you for this video. I too joined WW more than a year ago, met my first target of losing 20 pds, was unable to lose more and have since gained it all back. I'm over 60 and it is harder to lose the weight. I am currently figuring out what I want to do going forward. Many of your comments registered with me. God bless
Bobbie, I am so proud of you! You have lost quite a bit of weight! You have also maintained it and that is just as hard as losing the weight. I will be praying for you as you lose more weight. You are such a beautiful woman on the inside and the outside! I am proud of you for showing the full body pics! You rock!! I have gained 20 of the 30 pounds that I have lost. I can't wear the same clothes as I did this time last year. I struggle daily with my weight. I don't eat healthy like I use to. I want to lose the weight, but right now I just don't have the will power or energy to work at it. This covid mess is getting harder and harder to deal with along with other issues in my life right now. I need a calming peace in my life right now. Keep up the good work, Bobbie! I am so proud of you!! Blessings to you and your family!!
Hey Darrelyn! Thank you for your prayers. I know how hard it is and It's ok to give yourself grace! Don't give up completely, you were doing so good for so long! You are a beautiful soul!!!
Bobbie, your beauty is very evident. When you smile, your outer beauty shines! But the sparkle you carry and exhibit is what is co contagious. I understand you struggle. I struggle too. My work is to let go of the shame. The more I do that, the more I feel encouraged and motivated to eat healthy and move. The move part is harder for me. But I know this: when I witness and rejoice in my greatness versus my weakness, I am capable of so much more. Be you, because, it’s pretty great!
I use premier protein as "creamer" (there is a walmart brand that is cheaper! ( used 1/2 of one "shake" per HUGE coffee - like 24 once tumbler) 1.2 a shake is ONE pt and more importantly it has protein in it!!! I like the carmel but there is vanilla and even pumpkin!!
It sounds as if you have pin pointed some valuable areas to work on and have been honest with yourself. But as one who is at the very end of Menopause, give yourself some grace. I struggled so much with weight during menopause and now at the end, am able to maintain much better. Your body is going through a lot. Realize that, keep exercising, try and eat right and don’t give up. 💗
Bobbi, thank you for your honesty! Our stories are so similar. I’ve managed to lose 50 pounds and keep it off for the biggest part for years. I’m stuck now. My weight also sits below my waist! It’s affected my self esteem for years. I’m now 57 and I’m determined not to love the rest of my life in shame over the body God gave me but I’ve let my temple get to this place of unhappiness.I want to live my life with thankfulness, joy and love! So thank you for this reminder. Also, this is the first time I’ve ever commented on you tube because until I just watched your Your I’ve help video I had no idea why I couldn’t comment! So thank you again!
Hi Bobbie, don't beat yourself up. You have had a lot of stressful situations happen this year. You look gorgeous. I am on WW Green, I find it is the one that works the best for me. It is so difficult to loose weight at the best of times, let alone when we are in a global pandemic! Take each day as it comes, you are doing great. Thank you for your honesty. You are a beautiful soul. xoxo Cathy
I started WW because of you! Your channel! and lost my covid-19 14 pound gain. I reopened my business and worked my butt off for six weeks. Then my company closed my store and found me a disappointing but full time job at a significant paycut... trust me I know I'm lucky to have a job. It derailed me. I will get on the scale this morning for the first time in 2 weeks. I expect 4-5 pounds up. Thank you for your honesty and humor. I'm back on track today.
I am in my late 50's and I lost over 60 pounds with Slimming world (Loved this Program!) but needed a new program to follow when they closed down their US Branches. I still have over 160 pounds to lose to get to my ultimate goal. I tried WW. I tracked my calories on WW and found the point system did not match proper amount of calories. I was not taking in enough calories and was starving. My weight loss stalled and then I gained back 12 pounds. I have also tried fasting but that also worked for only a short time. I was introduced to Jordan Syatt here on you tube and he has helped me a great deal in understanding calories. I now Count calories and decided not to weigh myself for 90 days. I became scale obsessed and found myself getting so depressed. I have learned the scale is not always a great way to evaluate my progress as I have lost inches and my clothes have dropped in size without that showing on the scale. I have broken my weight loss journey down to a manageable goal now and I have adjusted my calorie intake to reflect that. Current goal weight (not ultimate goal weight) x 12 is the amount of calories I eat in a day. I discovered that needing to lose a large amount of weight will be a long process and quick weight loss has never been sustainable for me. I have a lot of weight to lose but because of that I don't have to starve myself. The lower my weight goes my calorie intake will need to decrease but I am not hungry now and I see the results in my clothes and the way I move and feel. I have finally come to terms that it is a lifestyle change and slow and steady progress is okay. The most important change is there is no longer the feeling I am a failure. Thanks for sharing this as weight loss is so different for everyone and we need to find what works best.
Bobbie, I’m right there with you. I’m 60 and hit the scales at 202 last week. I carry all my weight on the bottom half of my body as well. I just started WW a week ago, Blue plan and pray I can stick with it. Just know how much I appreciate your honesty and I will be watching you for motivation and inspiration. Yesterday I wanted to give up, but after watching this, I decided one day at a time and logged my points, giving it another try. Thank you for sharing your story and God Bless you.
Oh Bobbie, I so relate to you and you talk about it so smartly. I lost 35 lbs in 2018, of the 100+ that I needed to lose and once I found my zone, it was easy, I wasn't deprived, I felt so good, I knew I could do that forever so it wasn't going to be a big deal to give myself a break. Well here we are, 2 years later and in that two years, both of my kids got married, one bought a house, a couple relatives have died, I changed jobs completely and spur of the moment, I'm the caretaker of my 93 year old mom who has dementia, pandemic, forest fires, my husband is without a job and my dog is dying. There are all my excuses and I'm sure there are more but none of them are the reasons that I gained every one of those 35 lbs back. This week I went back through my food diary from when I was losing, I've gone back and looked at all the writing I did during that time. I am getting back to meal planning and have cut out fast food. It's not luck and I can do it.
I'm so sorry about all your stress Bobbie! I've trained and disciplined myself not to eat snacks I'm 63 and the weight gain continues...it just does. This habit of eating is a habit, and it's a huge needy thing. I have to stop at two meals a day now.... and I'm 189 at 5'9" tall which is still not at my goal weight....but my thoughts and what really stood out was the coffee connection and no sleep. I drink one cup and I think that over two or three it might have an effect on your sleep along with the stress. If you are in peri menopause all this will effect your circadian rhythm. You look lovely by the way! Also I wanted to compliment your hair!!!! Please know that everything you stated is sooo true! I appreciate!
Great video. I relate to every point you made. I have lost 61 lbs since May, 2019. I’m not on WW but count calories and write down every single thing I eat and weigh and measure all my foods. I eat healthy and walk 10,000 steps a day. I found a gentleman on you tube that does easy walking exercise routines and that has been such a help. His name is Paul Eugene. His walking, marching videos really help me because I am 76 years old and needed to find something easy on my body especially starting out. Thanks for your honestly and best wishes on continuing on the journey of weight loss.
I will check out Paul’s channel! I’m so glad you have found a system that works for you. That is half the battle. The other half is working that system and you are doing it. Thank you Tracey!
Wonderful video, Bobbie. I was debating whether or not to continue on WW, I gained 10 lbs since March and have felt very unmotivated but you have inspired me to "get back on the wagon!!!" I am also in my 50's and I am an elementary school teacher getting ready to teach at the school site! Talk about stress! But if I don't have a plan I will continue gaining weight. Good luck to you! ❌⭕️
There’s no doubt that your year will be stressful! First, thank you for taking on the challenge of teaching in this crazy year. I’m so glad you are going with a plan. I’m sure you make lesson plans so a food plan is just as essential. ❤️
I just found your channel a few months ago. This was a very encouraging one for me. I have been praying about my weight loss and felt very discouraged. Thanks for doing what you do! It was exactly what I needed to hear. Blessings.
Bobbie you are such a blessing! Thanks for your honesty, optimism and encouraging posts! The struggle is very real for lots of us! Never tried WW..the whole points thing seemed like one more thing I'd have to keep up with! What did work for me was cutting out all sweet things.... sweet tea, ice cream, cookies, cake, pie, candy - anything with sugar, even yogurt, which has tons of sugar! I'd look at the sugar content on labels and if it was less than 5 grams per serving it was a possible if I really wanted it. Sort of a diabetic diet without the diabetes. And drank as much water as I could stand! That was it! I still ate bread, too. No exercise other than daily chores and work... In 12 months I lost 40 lbs! At 1st it was so gradual I didn't even notice....then one day my clothes started getting looser, then someone asked me if I had lost weight? I started out wanting to eat healthier and feel better, and wound up with a wonderful blessing! Like you, I have plateaued... I'd love to drop 15 more to be at my old weight that I was happiest. I'll be in prayer for both of us to "finish the race"!
thank you for your honesty and openness in sharing your journey; menopause really does have an effect on us and how we feel and sleep; I’m 51 and earlier this year had an epiphany when I hit my heaviest weight - I hadn’t been that heavy since the day I gave birth; I felt awful, was dealing with depression; I realized diets weren’t for me, I fall off them way too easy (have done WW several times and tried other methods); a friend suggested I try intermittent fasting and it has changed my life; that’s all I do, the 16:8 method, and since April 1 I’m down 26.5 lbs, not a huge loss but a steady and sustainable one; I still enjoy pizza and the occasional dessert but I eat regular food, just more healthy stuff, and I don’t count calories; I don’t snack at night anymore and have become used to not having breakfast, cut sugar out of my tea/coffee too; and my sleep has pretty much gone back to normal; my menopause journey is now done thankfully though the hot flashes still hit me, I think losing the extra weight really helped; I am looking to lose 25-30 more, and I know I’ll get there eventually
Here’s another post. Sorry. Thank you for putting your picture up. It encouraged me! I’ve lost 69 pounds and it is getting harder to get the weight off. Not on WW but 1200 calorie diet and use MyFitnessPal. Again, thank you for the pictures. Means so much!
I started WW two weeks ago... I’ve lost 6 #... I have a long way to go.. this video is so helpful.... I am logging meals and weight. Need more activity... (walking some) - I need to practice what you preach! 😊. Covid, being home, stress, cooking all we wanted. Many things caused my weight gain. We are in this - so thank you for you transparency and encouragement... maybe the weight gain is muscle? (Bike riding)? BTW I’m blue. Thanks again for your total honesty.. 🙌🏻. I love “My Body, My Gift”. I am going to write it and put it on my mirror!
I lost about 115 lbs but have gained a lot of it back. I am back on track and have lost over 30 lbs in 3 months on a good eating programme that has all the food groups in specific proportions. I weigh my portions of carbs, proteins, fats and fruit serves, as cannot estimate the amount Im allowed. My favourite saying when the weekends or holidays come round, "A week has 7 days not 5" and I tell that to myself if I find myself floundering. Weighing and measuring my portions is very very easy and takes hardly any effort, but it keep me disciplined from early morning to late at night (including weekends). I also write the portions down, as like you say, its difficult to keep it just in your head. I have small achievable goals that I keep reaching all the time. For me the final goal, is too far away and is not encouraging. You are an inspiration, love your honesty, its such a help for your viewers.
Love your transparency, honesty, spirituality and YOUR HAIR! :) Honestly, you are inspiring me. THANK YOU! You've got this! No...all of us have got this!
I’m right there with you. I love food & eat too much. I recently switch from the Blue Plan to the Green Plan because I felt I was eating far too large of portions and lots (too much) zero point foods. I’ve also felt frustrate & strangled with stress during the pandemic. I trying hard to get it back together.
Great video! Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to diminish your feelings about your weight gain. I have been there. On April 1, 2018, I joined WW and within 6 months I lost 65 pounds and now, gradually I have gained 50 of it back! So your weight gain is relatively small and you can turn this around. I have really done a lot of soul searching about why I let this happen. I remember the day when my momentum came to a screeching halt. I was in the bathroom at work and there was a full length mirror on the door. When I came out of the stall, I saw myself in that mirror and this unsettling sense of fear came over me. I saw that my body really was changing and for some reason it scared me. You would think I would be happy about it, right? But sometimes I believe maybe we use our weight as a shield or a big blanket we wrap ourselves up in against the world. I also think change is hard, even good change. It’s scary. What is this new life going to be like? Are people going to expect things out of me now? What is going to happen? It just brings anxiety with it that you don’t think about when you first start out. You just think oh I’m going to lose this weight and I’m going to look so good and I’m going to feel great and everything is just going to be so wonderful! And it is wonderful but when you have a lot of weight to lose like I do (130 pounds total) you aren’t prepared for all of the emotions that can crop up. So, last week I saw a shoulder surgeon for my shoulder that I injured in a car accident we were in last December. Surgery is scheduled for the 29th. I realized it is going to be tough to get around in a sling with this extra 50 pounds! So over this past weekend I recommitted to WW. I recommitted to tracking. I visit Connect everyday and I’m trying to get my water in. For exercise, I’m just doing the exercises they gave me to keep my shoulder range of motion good and a little bit of stretching to keep me limber all over. I wanted to tell you when I first started on my weight loss journey, I was reading one of those fitness gurus, can’t remember which one, and he said that weight loss is 80% diet 20% exercise so I focus on what I eat. I also wanted to say that I never really ‘quit’ WW through my whole 50 pound gain believe it or not. It was always in the back of my mind. I refused to quit paying my monthly fee for the online program because then I knew I was giving up. I had so many things happen to me over the last year and a half. My mom died, I lost a couple of jobs, had to get new ones, had family troubles, the car accident, but I was using all of that as an excuse. I soothed myself with food instead of finding constructive ways to deal with my stress. So that is my challenge. Dealing with emotional eating. Best of luck in your journey. Maybe we can walk the path together!
That is so good that you didn’t discontinue! I understand that feeling as well! I’m so sorry for all your heartache. Stress is so very hard! I’m glad you haven’t given up!
When you said “My body, God’s Gift” - It made me tear up 😢. I think so many of us need to hear that, say that and Believe that! Thank you, Bobbi:) xoxo Melody 😘
Hi Bobbie, I’m loving your videos! It breaks my heart to hear you talk about how you carry your weight from hips down. It’s not your fault. I have the same shape as you and I have Lipedema/Lipoedema. There’s things you can do to help but just knowing it’s nothing you’ve done will hopefully be a relief💜
Wow, what an amazing video! Such openness! I joined WW for the 3rd time after finding you on RUclips and seeing your journey. And I too have gotten comfortable and stopped counting points and using the app. Its definitely a lifetime journey. Stress eating habits are difficult to control. Looking forward to seeing your updates.
You are adorable and beautiful, sweet lady!! I did WW a few years back but was always hungry. When I switched to keto it was a game changer for me. Your hunger and cravings will diminish greatly and if you must have a snack just eat a low carb food. Everyone is different but it sure did work for me!! I’m 59 and have kept the weight off for several years with little hunger and cravings. WW used to have a low carb plan, not sure if they still do or not!?! Love you videos. Prayers for you and your family! God is in control!!🙏💙
I am from India and I am sailing in the same boat like you . With age not of our side for losing weight it is getting difficult by the day . Your tips about portion size really helps . Thanks for the lovely video and wishing you all the best on this journey
Bobbie I could've made this exact video- almost verbatim! BRAVO for your courage in not only telling your weight but also showing your pictures. You are so beautiful inside and out (I told you before I LOVE your smiling eyes and gorgeous teeth- could watch you talk all day!). I have a bit more to lose than you and a few yrs on you- 59. I'm using the Lose It app and love it! I've found so many great tips and insight through youtubers (including you). One major theme is consistency. And now that I'm applying that along with your outcome planning video, which really gave me a breath of fresh air regarding goals, things are hopeful instead of despair inducing and I have a healthy relationship with food again instead of severe food anxiety. I'm on this journey right with you! We've got this!! Thanks Bobbie 💗 God is so good!
I’m a new subscriber after searching for videos on stocking stuffers a few days back and was delighted when I can across this video today. You are not alone. It’s not easy maintaining a weight loss. I agree with you, it’s a journey and it will be lifelong. Finding our “why?” beyond the desire to just be skinny is paramount. I’ve found that I have less migraines and inflammation in my joints when I eat healthy, whole foods. The other thing, although it sounds silly, is that when I’m feeling weak and thinking about a specific dessert, I compare the wanting of that food to my favorite outfit in my much smaller wardrobe. Every time, I find the favorite outfit outweighs the temporary desire for the dessert.
You have inspired me to start a reasonable weight loss journey. I stopped trying all the quick tricks, supplements, and buying every diet book out there. Atkins had worked for me in the 70’s. But I couldn’t sustain it. WW hadn’t been the answer for me after two tries, decades apart. Tried Keto. Tried EVERYTHING. I’ve been plant-based for 5 weeks and plan to do this for LIFE. I’m never hungry. I don’t count anything. I love all the real food. But I credit your honesty and beautifully positive attitude for helping me get real about ME. So I’m down 7 effortless lbs so far, with 50 to go.
Bobbie - I feel like God led me to your channel. I didn't realize that at first but it become clear as day to me as I watched this video. I NEEDED to hear what you were saying. My weight loss has mirrored yours almost to the pound during the same time frame. I'm in the same boat now also, gaining back 9 pounds in the last few months. Thank you so much for being honest and vulnerable and for laying out a plan to restart your weight loss. This was incredibly motivating and gives me the courage to start again.
Stopped tracking on the app.. tracking in my head like you... gained and trying to get back into it.. it is HARD!! Have gained 15 lbs.. I was trying to get to Onederland... Was 11 lbs away... Now it seems so hard to even get there! Need to also get back to food prep. It does really help. Thank you for sharing your journey.
You did great to only gain 7 pounds in such a crazy, stressful year! It will fall back off before you know it now that you are back on track. I appreciate your transparency and you are a great encouragement to all of us who are on weight loss journey's of our own. I can't wait to follow your journey in the coming months! You can do it! I'm 63 and have 15 pounds left to go on my own journey, and I'll be working with you!
I love your videos! I can totally relate to almost everything you touched on. I turned 56 this year, hormonal issues, work stress, grand baby on the way (a blessing but stressful!). Thanks for the motivation! I really needed to hear this today! Lots of luck in your journey ❤️
I know we shouldn't blame everything on the pandemic BUT speaking for myself, it's been a stressful (almost) seven months. Now, I don't gain weight when I'm stressed; I lose weight. I've been eating but throughout my life my metabolism seems to speed up when I'm upset. My husband and I both lost family in April and we live in the city that was the epicenter of the virus. There's also been unrest in our area so all that adds up to my losing a few pounds. My cousin, on the other hand, has been on WW for a while and lost 80 lbs. and is off insulin. Wishing you the best Bobbie and God bless.
This post really inspired me to really look at what I was eating and why I was losing (and gaining) the same 3 pounds over and over. Lost 5 pounds and finally down to a new "10". Also LOVE the Revlon Micro eyeliner. Can line my eyes without looking like a goth high schooler. You rock!!
Thank you so much for this. I’m going to be 60 in a month. I want to lose 100 lbs. so thank you for how to change my thought processes and finding my Why and what am I going to do about it. Thank you for your encouragement.
Use a smaller plate or bowl for your meals and do not refill! Also, check your stress eating. Are you hungry or do you eat because you think you need more. There are plenty of flavored, sugar-free creamers for coffee. 1 point for 1 tbs. My favorite snack is frozen strawberries with whip cream. I've lost 25 pounds on green. Since May.
Bobbie. There is a stand that you can put your bike on that enables you to ride your bike inside. Great video. Good reminders. You are a great encourager. So thank you. And btw - you look beautiful and your hair looks gorgeous. The color really suits you. I think you look very young.
I was about to recommend this, too. There are good biking videos on RUclips on beautiful trails you can watch on a smart TV while biking indoors. I also listen to audio books to pass the time. Best wishes, sweet lady!
Same time frame, same starting weight, same weight loss 👍. I changed just two things - started to move more (easy exercise), and if my response to the question “Are you altering your mood with this food?” was ‘yes’, then eating was not okay. Your transparency is incredibly refreshing 🙏🏻.
I gained weight in my early 50s during menopause. I lost 30+ pounds on keto in 2018. My 21 year old daughter died of COVId in June 2020 and I’ve been eating a “regular” diet. I am back where I was before I went on the weight loss journey. Keto isn’t safe for long term. It literally created cardiac issues that I never had. It was unhealthy even though it was effective for weight loss. I think you may have inspired me to try WW. My problem is that I get obsessed with food the minute I start counting calories or points
Thank you so much, this video was very encouraging. My weight is 215 pounds and I think I am roughly your size except I carry my weight on the top versus the bottom. I am going to get started today, use your tips and hints, and hopefully we can continue this journey.together. I am a fairly new watcher of your videos, and just love how down to earth you are.
This video was such a blessing. I recently turned 50, and I am about 100 lbs overwight. I've been struggling with biting the bullet and getting healthy. Your video really encouraged me, especially the #mybodyGodsgift part! Thank you for being vulnerable and transparent!
Weight Watchers was always hard for me and I always felt hungry. I recently started doing a clean keto diet and it is working. It helped get my constant hunger under control and I’m so happy I finally researched about doing it because I always thought it was unhealthy and a temp fix but not true. I turn 50 this month and I’m post-menopausal. Only thing to get the scale to move.
Can you please tell me in more detail what you do regarding Keto? What do you eat everyday. I can’t eat eggs anymore so there goes that. So it’s just basically only meat and fat. Jo fruit, no carbs, veggies?
Hi. I started a keto diet 14 months ago and have lost just about 60 pounds. I’m 65. I found that cutting the carbs and upping the fat caused me to feel satisfied after a meal and it somehow allowed me to actually completely forget about eating until a regular meal time. This was easier than weight watchers because it’s necessary to cut out completely large groups of food. I wish you luck on your journey.
Thank you for being so transparent. I’ve been to WW twice and lost weight and became a lifetime member. Both times I lost the 25 pounds I needed to lose. However, I have gained the weight back both times because I hated writing down points. I’m sure my portion size gradually increased. I also was tired of going to meetings each week. I joined the online WW a week ago because they had a special offer for two months. I wanted to use the online program, but I haven’t taken the time to check the website. You gave good advice to focus on why we are wanting to lose weight and set goals. Your advice is very helpful, and I need to seriously commit to the program.
I decided I will just do keto for life if I get off of it I believe I will gain it back. I eat 6 small meals a day and I drink at least 4 bottles of water and the older we get the harder it is to lose it even when we do everything right it's hard but it is worth it, you got this.
Dont let that voice in your head underscore the progress you've made. You look fantastic- all of you- keep moving, keep improving, keep influencing those of us who need to hear others with same struggles. I'm brand new to your videos, just found you today. My first goal is to get to 199 too. I've been stuck at 225 for a few years now. You've encouraged me to know it can be done!!
Thank you for your encouragement! You are a good cheerleader! I love that you have set multiple goals - I believe that is the best way to do it! Cheering for you as well Susan!
Excellent video! And you are such an encouragement. Thank you for your heart to share. Praying for this community to get healthy & continued prayers for Doug!
Great video, I too have your issue...highest weight in 2005 was 287 pounds, WLS and rapid loss to 163 pounds. Life happens and weight gain to 224 pounds. Two years ago hubs and I tried low carb and we both felt great and my weight is back to 160-165 pounds!
I’m exactly the same. 205 this morning. My biggest weight was 228 and I FINALLY got down to 199 (one deer land!) It was glorious! Well during all the corona mess I gained 10 pounds. As a diabetic i found that WW was not the best fit for me. I need something carb restricting , so I’m eating 50 carbs per day and seeing results. My blood sugars are better & I’ve lost 3 pounds this past week. You are beautiful
Try Greek yogurt mixed with a little bit of cocoa powder and some splenda or the flavored Stevia drops. One whole cup is three points. I never eat that much. 3/4 cups or less is two points. The little cups you can buy are either 5nor 6 oz, so two points. This is VERY filling, and also nutritious and good for you. You can also top it with fruit and fat free Reddi Whip. My favorites are bananas, strawberries and pineapple. This feels like a big indulgence!
Thank you for your honesty, I'm eager to follow your journey . I just turned 52 and feeling very heavy and cumbersome lately . I think possible arthritis is making me avoid exercise, but I have grandbabies I need to stay active for .❤
I can’t give up half and half...And I will only drink half-and-half that has two ingredients. Milk and cream. It’s amazing how many half-and-half have other stabilizers in them. But I only drink 2 cups a day, 4 tablespoons. It’s my breakfast points.
Bobbie, you really are an inspiration with your honesty about the same struggles that many of us experience. Thank you so much !! I look forward to continuing my journey with you. Together, all of us, will be successful and do so with lots of love and support for each other. 😘
I love Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity...doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. It sooo applies to me. I have never had good eating habits as a child through adulthood...I am now 72 yrs old. Right now I am under a lot of stress and concern...my husband of 53+ years recently had a stroke and a couple days ago suffered a pulmonary embolism. He is in the hospital and stable, but seriously ill. I eat when I am stressed... mostly junk. I need to lose about 35-40 lbs. but don’t think I can work on it now. Hopefully very soon. I, too, believe strongly in the power of prayer. And that I may not be able to control things around me but I can control my reactions. Thank you for your uplifting and informative video. I live in the mountains of western Maryland. Take care and God bless!
I am so sorry Christa! I can’t imagine the worry and stress you are dealing with. I pray he will have a full recovery. Take care of yourself. You need to be healthy. 😘
Hi Bobbie! I lost 56lb on Freestyle last year in ten months, regular, good weekly losses. In October 2019, I elected to have my ovaries removed as I am a breast cancer survivor but have a faulty BRCA1 gene, I’ve lost many female relatives to it so it was a no-brainer. However, it threw me into menopause and has vastly slowed my weight loss journey. I gained 14lb in the first four weeks of lockdown (but I ate for my country-I was aware of what I was doing but still carried on). Those 14lb have been SO resistant to being shed and I’d love to be 140lb (UK 10st) it’s just not happening. I’ve continued to weigh and track, changed between 💙💚💜 every few weeks to see if something ‘clicks’ but so far to no avail 😞. I think some soul searching and planning is a must on my part. Surely the operation I had can’t affect me THIS much!?! I really wish you all the very best with getting back on track and shifting the weight xx
Also try the Equal creamers in your coffee. There are different flavors. Zero points for a serving. I do one big cup a day with the regular sugar free creamer and another with the Equal to save points!
I admire your honesty, ability to take responsibility and your energy. Your outlook is contagious and inspiring. I want to give you something to think about. Of the 7 pounds you gained back, it could be muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat. If you have been biking since May, you are creating more muscle mass. The scale isn’t always telling the full story.
I do think you are right to a point. I wish I could blame it all on that but sadly, at least half is me. The good news is I’m back on track and healthier from the biking. 💕
I lost 50 this last year, and then the stress eating commenced. My husband has been in the hospital six times since November, Three heart procedures, and the scary unknown. My daughter was in the hospital at Christmas. Son ruptured his ear drums twice. Both kids moved, and started new jobs. (We moved them) Helped my daughter get her first classroom as a teacher set up. Helping my mom, care for my dad with Stage 4 Parkinson's, keep our essential business up and running, cleaning, laundry, dishes, and let's not forget Covid. Needless to say, I have gained 17lbs back. Ugghhh!
Oh my goodness! You have had so many things to deal with! I am so sorry! Stress really can do a number on us. You have every right to give yourself grace. Please take care of you while you are taking care of everyone else.
Thank you so much for your authenticity and vulnerability. This video has been so incredibly helpful and encouraging to me. My Granny used to say "you dig your grave with your fork" - she was right, of course and I need to get this all figured out once and for all, and begin that overwhelmingly long journey to better health. I did it once 20 years ago and I need to do it again (which really, really sucks!). I used WW back in the late 90's, but it boggles my poor brain these days. I've just ordered the Fast800 books, because the seem to be a good fit with what I know works and doesn't work for me. The infamous words of our Prime Minister when people were panic buying toilet paper etc in March - "Stop it!" I need to just stop it and get on with getting healthier!!
This is your most beautiful video. I love your truth and honesty and the real life story too. Often I find you tubers are all too perfect and I feel that I can’t follow them because their lives are so perfect and they don’t suffer stress or have problems. I really appreciate your photos and your telling us your story. I hope your husband gets sorted out with a good job that he loves and pays the bills and that you all stay safe and well.
Thank you Marian! I agree! If someone's life looks too perfect all that does is make me feel stressful that I must be doing something wrong. Thank you for your encouragement.
I lost 30 lbs 16 years ago on WW. I’ve kept it off, learning that when I gain a few pounds I go back to tracking my points and holding myself accountable and lose those few lbs. Best thing I ever did for myself My body is far from perfect but I feel great at 70, and am enjoying life.
So here is another "older" person which I have ben looking for. I am going to continue watching these comments now that I know where to look.
It's nice seeing a channel in my age group! 😀. I appreciate your honesty with your daily struggles. I too gained 7 (covid) pounds and have 2 left to continue my journey with 25 lbs lost so far. Keep the videos coming!
Your hair and makeup look incredible in this video.
I love your personality and spunk! Don’t beat yourself up about 7 pounds, 2020 has been INCREDIBLY STRESSFUL AND UNPRECEDENTED! You got this and you will do great going forward!! 🤩
Thanks Laura! I love the pep talk! 🥰
Bobbie, thank you for reminding me that my body is a gift from God and that I, too, should pray daily for the courage to treat the body He's given me in a healthy way.
You are welcome Vicki! I need reminding myself sometimes. 💕
Perfect timing for me! I have lost 57 pounds since January 2019 with WW, still have 7 pounds to get to goal. I have been at this point for about 7 months. I am on the blue plan. It's frustrating but I'm determined to get there. I am 62 and have had weight problems all my life. Now that I am older it's a health issue and the aesthetic of looking better is a plus. I love salads with hardboiled eggs and bolthouse dressing for my in between. I also love frozen mixed berries with lite cool whip for a dessert. All the best!
I feel you about not showing the whole body. You're beautiful on the inside and honestly you look "normal" whatever that is???? You are 50, had babies and hold your junk in your trunk...thats life. Keep on living your best life and trying to be healthy. Lots of love from Arkansas.
My junk is definitely in my trunk! Haha! Thanks for the encouragement Elizabeth!
I admire your transparency and putting yourself “out there”. I get it!! ❤️
Bobbe! I love your videos! I know you are a very busy woman but I would love to see you everyday! I wish we lived close so we could be friends! I just know we would be great friends. Anyway....just want you to know that YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! INSIDE AND OUT!!! I feel your pain! I have gained 10 lbs since Christmas and although I feel like I have continued working on my weight...if I am honest I have done exactly what you said....kind of tracking in my head and being very inconsistent! Thank you for your video and honesty and just putting it all out there. It is a huge encouragement to me as one of your 50 plus year old sisters! It is a journey and after watching this I am climbing back up on the horse and getting going again. Let's do this together!!! Praying for both of us!
Hi. Just wanted to say I appreciate your honesty and openness. We are all in this together. Love your videos.
Thank you. This was so authentic and therefore inspirational. On the snack front-I have figured out for me that I just can't. Snack is 'crack' for me and I find I cannot stop. I have to focus on the three healthy meals a day and then add more activities/hobbies to switch my thoughts away from the food. I knit. A lot. Keeping my hands busy and focusing on the needlework does drag my thoughts away from eating. Finally, remembering my why. I am clear about it at the top of the day but as the day goes on it gets fuzzy. I need to post that where I can see it throughout the day. Changing behavior is a slog. We are all in it together. Onward!
Oh my!! Thank you so much for doing this video! I am your age, I turned 54 last May, going through menopause, and dealing with insomnia, hot flashes, & weight gain! I am at my highest weight right now, and feeling ugly and angry at myself for allowing the weight to come back! I was just whining about it to my husband before he left for work this morning! 😄 He is so very sweet and tells me I’m beautiful and everything will be fine. But nothing inspires you more than someone who is going through the same trials and understands how you feel. I appreciate so much that you are willing to be vulnerable in order to help others. I will be tuning in for motivation and to keep myself on track! God bless you!! 🤗♥️
Bobbie - The hormonal changes you're going through right now SO impact weight loss. I'm right there with you sister. It doesn't matter how much I exercise, change my eating habits etc, weight loss is much much more difficult. I've actually gained weight. The lack of sleep is just the absolute worst through menopause and is probably the hardest symptom I'm going through. I recently started HRT and it may not be for everyone, but I'll tell you girl - sleeping 8 hours a night right now which is the first time in months and months has helped me SO much - energy, focus and motivation. You're doing a wonderful job. Love your work here on RUclips. A beautiful, honest inspiration
Love your hair - longer length and blonde highlights very attractive.
I am so glad to have found this video tonight. I also live in Pennsylvania. I am 78 years old and want to lose weight so badly, it has been a life time problem with me. Being widowed twice now, I just kind of gave up and didn't care. But you have motivated me to try again. Thanks and I will watch for more videos.
I am the oldest of all but working the program and your videos are the best help
I’m on weight watchers and I switched from blue to green because I was too generous with my “zero points.” For a zero points snack, I ate a huge bowl of cherries which should be good, but then I wondered how many calories do these cherries actually have, and I counted my pits and I ate 400 cal of cherries for a snack! So then I started logging in my fitness pal also to calculate the calories. Between the two I got myself back on track. I don’t always log my calories but if I’m eating a lot of carbs or snacking a lot, I’ll throw them back into my fitness pal to have a double the accountability. As far as sleeping, I spent almost 18 months only sleeping 4 to 6 hours at 52. Last winter I went on HRT and slept eight hours within three days! I’m 7-8 hours regularly now, HUGE difference in how I feel. Hot flashes went away in less than a week too. They put me on BiJuva, it is only one pill a day, but in January my insurance stopped covering it because it is new. So you would have to see if your insurance covers it. I have secondary that picks up and pays 75% but it’s pricey now. It used to be free😩. I will talk to my doctor on other options at my one year this fall, but I’m so sad. I’m not sure I’ll be good at patch here, a pill there, a cream here, I just like a one and done pill LOL.
Great timing for me on this video. I’m 65 now. I walk with my hubby 4 miles every other day. Had knee repairs done Nov. 2019 and still having issues. So I’ve had to slow it down to skipping a day in between. I lost 47 lbs 15 years ago. I’ve been a lifetime WW member since the 80s. I keep telling folks my halo slipped. LOL! I hate counting anything. But I’ve gained 25 lbs. back sadly. Kept it off for 8 years and then developed the creeps. I haven’t gotten the click yet to make my brain commit. But your video was encouraging. Thx so much! Good luck!
As a woman of faith, I am right there with you, Sister! At 54, I have finally come to a place where I recognize and accept that this body that I have called "mine" is really God's, and out of my love for Him, it's high time that I treat this body with respect and do all that I can within my power (ie: the choices that I make) and within His might to keep it healthy. 6 years ago I reached my high of 252, then lost 50, and by July 2020, had gained back 30. I decided to assemble a "health team" to encourage, guide, and support me in my work to get and be healthy. The healthcare system that I use offers lots of tools and support for weight loss, all covered by my insurance or at no cost at all (free seminars, classes). Linking arms with my primary care, my gyn, a dietician, and other clinical providers, and with the prayer and emotional support of my husband, I'm losing weight (down 15) and focusing on the journey and what it's going to teach me. Thank you for your channel. You provide a much-needed place on RUclips where women in their 50's (as well as those younger and older) can simply come together to be "real." I learn lots from you and am inspired by you. I'll continue to watch and pray for you on the journey! "PS: I have the EXACT same body shape as you!! I carry it all in the hips, booty, and upper thigh. So, you're not alone!" :)
Karen, that is awesome. It’s great that you have all those resources. Cheering for you! 🙌
Bobbie, I love your videos. You are so inspirational to me. Scoot over on that couch girlfriend. I want to give you a big hug! You speak volumes to those of us that have struggled most of our lives with our weight, and yes.... it does get harder as we get older. One thing - you are absolutely beautiful, inside and outside. I think God that I found your channel. Please know you are not alone with this struggle. prayers and hugs xxoo
Wow you have had a rollercoaster of a year and still maintained (virtually all of)your weightloss!! I'm inspired thanks 😊 x
Dear Bobbie, Thank you! I'm older than you, 63 in October, and in May of 2018 I decided to do something about my weight that was causing problems with my knees back etc. Now I've lost 50 pounds and I'm kind of stalled out too. I do think sleep plays apart in this, and I love to stay up at night--not good because I snack--and quarantine has done a number on that. I'm a missionary living in Albania for 25 years so simple foods are what's available. I have tons of allergies (chicken is the most frustrating when trying to lose weight), but I know that God is going to help me continue my journey! It's when I forget to pray about my appetite and food issues that I fail again. I've been doing Noom. I never thought I could eat a 1200 calorie diet, but Noom helped me and I've been doing it pretty much, but recently haven't been logging my food. I know God will help me get back to that as well. I want to say, be careful with hormone replacement. There are so many other things that that can bring on. At 45 I started menopause, and I went on hormone replacement for two years because my obgyn insisted. After that I switched doctors and got off of them, there's so many risk factors. They definitely make you feel better, but maybe there's something else that's not so risky. My biggest problem was my mood swings, so my doctor put me on Zoloft. I've now worked myself off of Zoloft too, so that's good. Maybe a prescription sleep aid would be better for you? Anyway, too many words to say, I'm with you, I'll pray for you too, and We and God got this!! Love you sister!!
Bobbie thank you for this video. I too joined WW more than a year ago, met my first target of losing 20 pds, was unable to lose more and have since gained it all back. I'm over 60 and it is harder to lose the weight. I am currently figuring out what I want to do going forward. Many of your comments registered with me. God bless
Bobbie, I am so proud of you! You have lost quite a bit of weight! You have also maintained it and that is just as hard as losing the weight. I will be praying for you as you lose more weight. You are such a beautiful woman on the inside and the outside! I am proud of you for showing the full body pics! You rock!!
I have gained 20 of the 30 pounds that I have lost. I can't wear the same clothes as I did this time last year. I struggle daily with my weight. I don't eat healthy like I use to. I want to lose the weight, but right now I just don't have the will power or energy to work at it. This covid mess is getting harder and harder to deal with along with other issues in my life right now. I need a calming peace in my life right now.
Keep up the good work, Bobbie! I am so proud of you!! Blessings to you and your family!!
Hey Darrelyn! Thank you for your prayers. I know how hard it is and It's ok to give yourself grace! Don't give up completely, you were doing so good for so long! You are a beautiful soul!!!
@@MindfulMidlife Thank you, Bobbie. I appreciate your kind words.
Bobbie, your beauty is very evident. When you smile, your outer beauty shines! But the sparkle you carry and exhibit is what is co contagious. I understand you struggle. I struggle too. My work is to let go of the shame. The more I do that, the more I feel encouraged and motivated to eat healthy and move. The move part is harder for me. But I know this: when I witness and rejoice in my greatness versus my weakness, I am capable of so much more. Be you, because, it’s pretty great!
I use premier protein as "creamer" (there is a walmart brand that is cheaper! ( used 1/2 of one "shake" per HUGE coffee - like 24 once tumbler) 1.2 a shake is ONE pt and more importantly it has protein in it!!! I like the carmel but there is vanilla and even pumpkin!!
It sounds as if you have pin pointed some valuable areas to work on and have been honest with yourself. But as one who is at the very end of Menopause, give yourself some grace. I struggled so much with weight during menopause and now at the end, am able to maintain much better. Your body is going through a lot. Realize that, keep exercising, try and eat right and don’t give up. 💗
Bobbi, thank you for your honesty! Our stories are so similar. I’ve managed to lose 50 pounds and keep it off for the biggest part for years. I’m stuck now. My weight also sits below my waist! It’s affected my self esteem for years. I’m now 57 and I’m determined not to love the rest of my life in shame over the body God gave me but I’ve let my temple get to this place of unhappiness.I want to live my life with thankfulness, joy and love! So thank you for this reminder.
Also, this is the first time I’ve ever commented on you tube because until I just watched your Your I’ve help video I had no idea why I couldn’t comment! So thank you again!
I’m so glad you can comment now! 👏 I’m happy you are now determined. Cheering for you Jenny!
Hi Bobbie, don't beat yourself up. You have had a lot of stressful situations happen this year. You look gorgeous. I am on WW Green, I find it is the one that works the best for me. It is so difficult to loose weight at the best of times, let alone when we are in a global pandemic! Take each day as it comes, you are doing great. Thank you for your honesty. You are a beautiful soul. xoxo Cathy
I started WW because of you! Your channel! and lost my covid-19 14 pound gain. I reopened my business and worked my butt off for six weeks. Then my company closed my store and found me a disappointing but full time job at a significant paycut... trust me I know I'm lucky to have a job. It derailed me. I will get on the scale this morning for the first time in 2 weeks. I expect 4-5 pounds up. Thank you for your honesty and humor. I'm back on track today.
I am in my late 50's and I lost over 60 pounds with Slimming world (Loved this Program!) but needed a new program to follow when they closed down their US Branches. I still have over 160 pounds to lose to get to my ultimate goal. I tried WW. I tracked my calories on WW and found the point system did not match proper amount of calories. I was not taking in enough calories and was starving. My weight loss stalled and then I gained back 12 pounds. I have also tried fasting but that also worked for only a short time. I was introduced to Jordan Syatt here on you tube and he has helped me a great deal in understanding calories. I now Count calories and decided not to weigh myself for 90 days. I became scale obsessed and found myself getting so depressed. I have learned the scale is not always a great way to evaluate my progress as I have lost inches and my clothes have dropped in size without that showing on the scale. I have broken my weight loss journey down to a manageable goal now and I have adjusted my calorie intake to reflect that. Current goal weight (not ultimate goal weight) x 12 is the amount of calories I eat in a day. I discovered that needing to lose a large amount of weight will be a long process and quick weight loss has never been sustainable for me. I have a lot of weight to lose but because of that I don't have to starve myself. The lower my weight goes my calorie intake will need to decrease but I am not hungry now and I see the results in my clothes and the way I move and feel. I have finally come to terms that it is a lifestyle change and slow and steady progress is okay. The most important change is there is no longer the feeling I am a failure. Thanks for sharing this as weight loss is so different for everyone and we need to find what works best.
Bobbie, I’m right there with you. I’m 60 and hit the scales at 202 last week. I carry all my weight on the bottom half of my body as well. I just started WW a week ago, Blue plan and pray I can stick with it. Just know how much I appreciate your honesty and I will be watching you for motivation and inspiration. Yesterday I wanted to give up, but after watching this, I decided one day at a time and logged my points, giving it another try. Thank you for sharing your story and God Bless you.
I’m so glad you didn’t give up Cheryl! 💕🙌
Oh Bobbie, I so relate to you and you talk about it so smartly. I lost 35 lbs in 2018, of the 100+ that I needed to lose and once I found my zone, it was easy, I wasn't deprived, I felt so good, I knew I could do that forever so it wasn't going to be a big deal to give myself a break. Well here we are, 2 years later and in that two years, both of my kids got married, one bought a house, a couple relatives have died, I changed jobs completely and spur of the moment, I'm the caretaker of my 93 year old mom who has dementia, pandemic, forest fires, my husband is without a job and my dog is dying. There are all my excuses and I'm sure there are more but none of them are the reasons that I gained every one of those 35 lbs back. This week I went back through my food diary from when I was losing, I've gone back and looked at all the writing I did during that time. I am getting back to meal planning and have cut out fast food. It's not luck and I can do it.
Go Vicki! Way to own it! You can do this! Cheering for you! 💕
Thank you so much for this video... made me feel Im not alone in this..💐
I’m glad this was helpful. You most certainly are NOT alone!!
I'm so sorry about all your stress Bobbie! I've trained and disciplined myself not to eat snacks I'm 63 and the weight gain continues...it just does. This habit of eating is a habit, and it's a huge needy thing. I have to stop at two meals a day now.... and I'm 189 at 5'9" tall which is still not at my goal weight....but my thoughts and what really stood out was the coffee connection and no sleep. I drink one cup and I think that over two or three it might have an effect on your sleep along with the stress. If you are in peri menopause all this will effect your circadian rhythm. You look lovely by the way! Also I wanted to compliment your hair!!!! Please know that everything you stated is sooo true! I appreciate!
Great video. I relate to every point you made. I have lost 61 lbs since May, 2019. I’m not on WW but count calories and write down every single thing I eat and weigh and measure all my foods. I eat healthy and walk 10,000 steps a day. I found a gentleman on you tube that does easy walking exercise routines and that has been such a help. His name is Paul Eugene. His walking, marching videos really help me because I am 76 years old and needed to find something easy on my body especially starting out. Thanks for your honestly and best wishes on continuing on the journey of weight loss.
I will check out Paul’s channel! I’m so glad you have found a system that works for you. That is half the battle. The other half is working that system and you are doing it. Thank you Tracey!
Wonderful video, Bobbie. I was debating whether or not to continue on WW, I gained 10 lbs since March and have felt very unmotivated but you have inspired me to "get back on the wagon!!!" I am also in my 50's and I am an elementary school teacher getting ready to teach at the school site! Talk about stress! But if I don't have a plan I will continue gaining weight. Good luck to you! ❌⭕️
There’s no doubt that your year will be stressful! First, thank you for taking on the challenge of teaching in this crazy year. I’m so glad you are going with a plan. I’m sure you make lesson plans so a food plan is just as essential. ❤️
I just found your channel a few months ago. This was a very encouraging one for me. I have been praying about my weight loss and felt very discouraged. Thanks for doing what you do! It was exactly what I needed to hear. Blessings.
I’m so glad I could encourage you in a small way Lynn! Pray changes things including our bodies!!
Bobbie you are such a blessing! Thanks for your honesty, optimism and encouraging posts! The struggle is very real for lots of us! Never tried WW..the whole points thing seemed like one more thing I'd have to keep up with! What did work for me was cutting out all sweet things.... sweet tea, ice cream, cookies, cake, pie, candy - anything with sugar, even yogurt, which has tons of sugar! I'd look at the sugar content on labels and if it was less than 5 grams per serving it was a possible if I really wanted it. Sort of a diabetic diet without the diabetes. And drank as much water as I could stand! That was it! I still ate bread, too. No exercise other than daily chores and work... In 12 months I lost 40 lbs! At 1st it was so gradual I didn't even notice....then one day my clothes started getting looser, then someone asked me if I had lost weight? I started out wanting to eat healthier and feel better, and wound up with a wonderful blessing! Like you, I have plateaued... I'd love to drop 15 more to be at my old weight that I was happiest. I'll be in prayer for both of us to "finish the race"!
thank you for your honesty and openness in sharing your journey; menopause really does have an effect on us and how we feel and sleep; I’m 51 and earlier this year had an epiphany when I hit my heaviest weight - I hadn’t been that heavy since the day I gave birth; I felt awful, was dealing with depression; I realized diets weren’t for me, I fall off them way too easy (have done WW several times and tried other methods); a friend suggested I try intermittent fasting and it has changed my life; that’s all I do, the 16:8 method, and since April 1 I’m down 26.5 lbs, not a huge loss but a steady and sustainable one; I still enjoy pizza and the occasional dessert but I eat regular food, just more healthy stuff, and I don’t count calories; I don’t snack at night anymore and have become used to not having breakfast, cut sugar out of my tea/coffee too; and my sleep has pretty much gone back to normal; my menopause journey is now done thankfully though the hot flashes still hit me, I think losing the extra weight really helped; I am looking to lose 25-30 more, and I know I’ll get there eventually
Here’s another post. Sorry. Thank you for putting your picture up. It encouraged me! I’ve lost 69 pounds and it is getting harder to get the weight off. Not on WW but 1200 calorie diet and use MyFitnessPal. Again, thank you for the pictures. Means so much!
That is awesome Roxanne! I’m so glad I could be an encouragement to you!
I started WW two weeks ago... I’ve lost 6 #... I have a long way to go.. this video is so helpful.... I am logging meals and weight. Need more activity... (walking some) - I need to practice what you preach! 😊. Covid, being home, stress, cooking all we wanted. Many things caused my weight gain. We are in this - so thank you for you transparency and encouragement... maybe the weight gain is muscle? (Bike riding)? BTW I’m blue. Thanks again for your total honesty.. 🙌🏻. I love “My Body, My Gift”. I am going to write it and put it on my mirror!
I lost about 115 lbs but have gained a lot of it back. I am back on track and have lost over 30 lbs in 3 months on a good eating programme that has all the food groups in specific proportions. I weigh my portions of carbs, proteins, fats and fruit serves, as cannot estimate the amount Im allowed. My favourite saying when the weekends or holidays come round, "A week has 7 days not 5" and I tell that to myself if I find myself floundering. Weighing and measuring my portions is very very easy and takes hardly any effort, but it keep me disciplined from early morning to late at night (including weekends). I also write the portions down, as like you say, its difficult to keep it just in your head. I have small achievable goals that I keep reaching all the time. For me the final goal, is too far away and is not encouraging. You are an inspiration, love your honesty, its such a help for your viewers.
I like your thinking and it sounds like you are on your way back to better health!
Love your transparency, honesty, spirituality and YOUR HAIR! :)
Honestly, you are inspiring me. THANK YOU! You've got this! No...all of us have got this!
I’m right there with you. I love food & eat too much. I recently switch from the Blue Plan to the Green Plan because I felt I was eating far too large of portions and lots (too much) zero point foods. I’ve also felt frustrate & strangled with stress during the pandemic. I trying hard to get it back together.
Great video! Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to diminish your feelings about your weight gain. I have been there. On April 1, 2018, I joined WW and within 6 months I lost 65 pounds and now, gradually I have gained 50 of it back! So your weight gain is relatively small and you can turn this around. I have really done a lot of soul searching about why I let this happen. I remember the day when my momentum came to a screeching halt. I was in the bathroom at work and there was a full length mirror on the door. When I came out of the stall, I saw myself in that mirror and this unsettling sense of fear came over me. I saw that my body really was changing and for some reason it scared me. You would think I would be happy about it, right? But sometimes I believe maybe we use our weight as a shield or a big blanket we wrap ourselves up in against the world. I also think change is hard, even good change. It’s scary. What is this new life going to be like? Are people going to expect things out of me now? What is going to happen? It just brings anxiety with it that you don’t think about when you first start out. You just think oh I’m going to lose this weight and I’m going to look so good and I’m going to feel great and everything is just going to be so wonderful! And it is wonderful but when you have a lot of weight to lose like I do (130 pounds total) you aren’t prepared for all of the emotions that can crop up. So, last week I saw a shoulder surgeon for my shoulder that I injured in a car accident we were in last December. Surgery is scheduled for the 29th. I realized it is going to be tough to get around in a sling with this extra 50 pounds! So over this past weekend I recommitted to WW. I recommitted to tracking. I visit Connect everyday and I’m trying to get my water in. For exercise, I’m just doing the exercises they gave me to keep my shoulder range of motion good and a little bit of stretching to keep me limber all over. I wanted to tell you when I first started on my weight loss journey, I was reading one of those fitness gurus, can’t remember which one, and he said that weight loss is 80% diet 20% exercise so I focus on what I eat. I also wanted to say that I never really ‘quit’ WW through my whole 50 pound gain believe it or not. It was always in the back of my mind. I refused to quit paying my monthly fee for the online program because then I knew I was giving up. I had so many things happen to me over the last year and a half. My mom died, I lost a couple of jobs, had to get new ones, had family troubles, the car accident, but I was using all of that as an excuse. I soothed myself with food instead of finding constructive ways to deal with my stress. So that is my challenge. Dealing with emotional eating. Best of luck in your journey. Maybe we can walk the path together!
That is so good that you didn’t discontinue! I understand that feeling as well! I’m so sorry for all your heartache. Stress is so very hard! I’m glad you haven’t given up!
You are a doll! Amazing!!! The transparency is a gift to your viewers; you are real. These are things I personally NEEDED to hear!
When you said “My body, God’s Gift” - It made me tear up 😢. I think so many of us need to hear that, say that and Believe that! Thank you, Bobbi:) xoxo Melody 😘
Thanks for the encouragement! 🤗
Hi Bobbie, I’m loving your videos! It breaks my heart to hear you talk about how you carry your weight from hips down. It’s not your fault. I have the same shape as you and I have Lipedema/Lipoedema. There’s things you can do to help but just knowing it’s nothing you’ve done will hopefully be a relief💜
Wow, what an amazing video! Such openness! I joined WW for the 3rd time after finding you on RUclips and seeing your journey. And I too have gotten comfortable and stopped counting points and using the app. Its definitely a lifetime journey. Stress eating habits are difficult to control. Looking forward to seeing your updates.
You are adorable and beautiful, sweet lady!! I did WW a few years back but was always hungry. When I switched to keto it was a game changer for me. Your hunger and cravings will diminish greatly and if you must have a snack just eat a low carb food. Everyone is different but it sure did work for me!! I’m 59 and have kept the weight off for several years with little hunger and cravings. WW used to have a low carb plan, not sure if they still do or not!?! Love you videos. Prayers for you and your family! God is in control!!🙏💙
I have heard great things about Keto. Thanks for the prayers Landra!
Thank you for your honesty. It is very hard to move through the passages … the ups and downs.
I am from India and I am sailing in the same boat like you . With age not of our side for losing weight it is getting difficult by the day . Your tips about portion size really helps . Thanks for the lovely video and wishing you all the best on this journey
Bobbie I could've made this exact video- almost verbatim! BRAVO for your courage in not only telling your weight but also showing your pictures. You are so beautiful inside and out (I told you before I LOVE your smiling eyes and gorgeous teeth- could watch you talk all day!). I have a bit more to lose than you and a few yrs on you- 59. I'm using the Lose It app and love it! I've found so many great tips and insight through youtubers (including you). One major theme is consistency. And now that I'm applying that along with your outcome planning video, which really gave me a breath of fresh air regarding goals, things are hopeful instead of despair inducing and I have a healthy relationship with food again instead of severe food anxiety. I'm on this journey right with you! We've got this!! Thanks Bobbie 💗 God is so good!
That is awesome Jillie! Consistency is absolutely key! Cheering for you! 🙌
I’m a new subscriber after searching for videos on stocking stuffers a few days back and was delighted when I can across this video today. You are not alone. It’s not easy maintaining a weight loss. I agree with you, it’s a journey and it will be lifelong. Finding our “why?” beyond the desire to just be skinny is paramount. I’ve found that I have less migraines and inflammation in my joints when I eat healthy, whole foods. The other thing, although it sounds silly, is that when I’m feeling weak and thinking about a specific dessert, I compare the wanting of that food to my favorite outfit in my much smaller wardrobe. Every time, I find the favorite outfit outweighs the temporary desire for the dessert.
I love that you think that way. An outfit can be a great motivator.
You have inspired me to start a reasonable weight loss journey. I stopped trying all the quick tricks, supplements, and buying every diet book out there. Atkins had worked for me in the 70’s. But I couldn’t sustain it. WW hadn’t been the answer for me after two tries, decades apart. Tried Keto. Tried EVERYTHING. I’ve been plant-based for 5 weeks and plan to do this for LIFE. I’m never hungry. I don’t count anything. I love all the real food. But I credit your honesty and beautifully positive attitude for helping me get real about ME. So I’m down 7 effortless lbs so far, with 50 to go.
Bobbie - I feel like God led me to your channel. I didn't realize that at first but it become clear as day to me as I watched this video. I NEEDED to hear what you were saying. My weight loss has mirrored yours almost to the pound during the same time frame. I'm in the same boat now also, gaining back 9 pounds in the last few months. Thank you so much for being honest and vulnerable and for laying out a plan to restart your weight loss. This was incredibly motivating and gives me the courage to start again.
Love your video Bobbie- perfect timing to hear you say out loud what I say in my head!
I want to encourage you as much as I feel you encourage me!
Sweet comments like this does encourage me. Thank you!
Thank you Bobbie for your honesty. Your a beautiful soul~
Stopped tracking on the app.. tracking in my head like you... gained and trying to get back into it.. it is HARD!! Have gained 15 lbs.. I was trying to get to Onederland... Was 11 lbs away... Now it seems so hard to even get there! Need to also get back to food prep. It does really help. Thank you for sharing your journey.
You did great to only gain 7 pounds in such a crazy, stressful year! It will fall back off before you know it now that you are back on track. I appreciate your transparency and you are a great encouragement to all of us who are on weight loss journey's of our own. I can't wait to follow your journey in the coming months! You can do it! I'm 63 and have 15 pounds left to go on my own journey, and I'll be working with you!
I love your videos! I can totally relate to almost everything you touched on. I turned 56 this year, hormonal issues, work stress, grand baby on the way (a blessing but stressful!). Thanks for the motivation! I really needed to hear this today! Lots of luck in your journey ❤️
I know we shouldn't blame everything on the pandemic BUT speaking for myself, it's been a stressful (almost) seven months. Now, I don't gain weight when I'm stressed; I lose weight. I've been eating but throughout my life my metabolism seems to speed up when I'm upset. My husband and I both lost family in April and we live in the city that was the epicenter of the virus. There's also been unrest in our area so all that adds up to my losing a few pounds. My cousin, on the other hand, has been on WW for a while and lost 80 lbs. and is off insulin. Wishing you the best Bobbie and God bless.
I’m so sorry for your loss! You are lucky you lose but I know that can be problematic as well.
Bobbie, you are so genuine. I appreciate your honesty and I think many of us can relate to your struggles. Keep up the great work!
This post really inspired me to really look at what I was eating and why I was losing (and gaining) the same 3 pounds over and over. Lost 5 pounds and finally down to a new "10". Also LOVE the Revlon Micro eyeliner. Can line my eyes without looking like a goth high schooler.
You rock!!
Thank you so much for this. I’m going to be 60 in a month. I want to lose 100 lbs. so thank you for how to change my thought processes and finding my Why and what am I going to do about it. Thank you for your encouragement.
You honestly look amazing in the full body pics, Bobbie! But I understand, how we see ourselves is so much harsher.
Thank you Heather!
Use a smaller plate or bowl for your meals and do not refill! Also, check your stress eating. Are you hungry or do you eat because you think you need more.
There are plenty of flavored, sugar-free creamers for coffee. 1 point for 1 tbs.
My favorite snack is frozen strawberries with whip cream.
I've lost 25 pounds on green. Since May.
Bobbie. There is a stand that you can put your bike on that enables you to ride your bike inside. Great video. Good reminders. You are a great encourager. So thank you. And btw - you look beautiful and your hair looks gorgeous. The color really suits you. I think you look very young.
I was about to recommend this, too. There are good biking videos on RUclips on beautiful trails you can watch on a smart TV while biking indoors. I also listen to audio books to pass the time. Best wishes, sweet lady!
Same time frame, same starting weight, same weight loss 👍. I changed just two things - started to move more (easy exercise), and if my response to the question “Are you altering your mood with this food?” was ‘yes’, then eating was not okay. Your transparency is incredibly refreshing 🙏🏻.
Very good question to ask yourself! I love it!
I gained weight in my early 50s during menopause. I lost 30+ pounds on keto in 2018. My 21 year old daughter died of COVId in June 2020 and I’ve been eating a “regular” diet. I am back where I was before I went on the weight loss journey. Keto isn’t safe for long term. It literally created cardiac issues that I never had. It was unhealthy even though it was effective for weight loss. I think you may have inspired me to try WW. My problem is that I get obsessed with food the minute I start counting calories or points
I just subscribed. enjoy your weight loss videos. I lost 75 lbs low carb. your videos are great accountability.
Thank you so much, this video was very encouraging. My weight is 215 pounds and I think I am roughly your size except I carry my weight on the top versus the bottom. I am going to get started today, use your tips and hints, and hopefully we can continue this journey.together. I am a fairly new watcher of your videos, and just love how down to earth you are.
I’m glad you got started Janice! Cheering for you!
Bobbie ❤
I applaud your weightloss journey. I am in that same place, only still holding on to the weight you have lost. Please look up lipedema.
This video was such a blessing. I recently turned 50, and I am about 100 lbs overwight. I've been struggling with biting the bullet and getting healthy. Your video really encouraged me, especially the #mybodyGodsgift part! Thank you for being vulnerable and transparent!
Weight Watchers was always hard for me and I always felt hungry. I recently started doing a clean keto diet and it is working. It helped get my constant hunger under control and I’m so happy I finally researched about doing it because I always thought it was unhealthy and a temp fix but not true. I turn 50 this month and I’m post-menopausal. Only thing to get the scale to move.
Can you please tell me in more detail what you do regarding Keto? What do you eat everyday. I can’t eat eggs anymore so there goes that. So it’s just basically only meat and fat. Jo fruit, no carbs, veggies?
Hi. I started a keto diet 14 months ago and have lost just about 60 pounds. I’m 65. I found that cutting the carbs and upping the fat caused me to feel satisfied after a meal and it somehow allowed me to actually completely forget about eating until a regular meal time. This was easier than weight watchers because it’s necessary to cut out completely large groups of food. I wish you luck on your journey.
Thank you for being so transparent. I’ve been to WW twice and lost weight and became a lifetime member. Both times I lost the 25 pounds I needed to lose. However, I have gained the weight back both times because I hated writing down points. I’m sure my portion size gradually increased. I also was tired of going to meetings each week. I joined the online WW a week ago because they had a special offer for two months. I wanted to use the online program, but I haven’t taken the time to check the website. You gave good advice to focus on why we are wanting to lose weight and set goals. Your advice is very helpful, and I need to seriously commit to the program.
You CAN do it Kathy! Good for you to keep on going!
I decided I will just do keto for life if I get off of it I believe I will gain it back. I eat 6 small meals a day and I drink at least 4 bottles of water and the older we get the harder it is to lose it even when we do everything right it's hard but it is worth it, you got this.
Bobbie, I am so glad I found your channel. You are such a delightful person! 😊 Praying God strengthens you (and me) to overcome this weighty issue!!
Dont let that voice in your head underscore the progress you've made. You look fantastic- all of you- keep moving, keep improving, keep influencing those of us who need to hear others with same struggles. I'm brand new to your videos, just found you today. My first goal is to get to 199 too. I've been stuck at 225 for a few years now. You've encouraged me to know it can be done!!
Thank you for your encouragement! You are a good cheerleader! I love that you have set multiple goals - I believe that is the best way to do it! Cheering for you as well Susan!
Excellent video! And you are such an encouragement. Thank you for your heart to share. Praying for this community to get healthy & continued prayers for Doug!
Love your hair colour. It compliments you very well.
Great video, I too have your issue...highest weight in 2005 was 287 pounds, WLS and rapid loss to 163 pounds. Life happens and weight gain to 224 pounds. Two years ago hubs and I tried low carb and we both felt great and my weight is back to 160-165 pounds!
I am in the same boat. My hormones are causing me not to sleep. I have gained and lost weight all through out my life.
I’m exactly the same. 205 this morning. My biggest weight was 228 and I FINALLY got down to 199 (one deer land!) It was glorious! Well during all the corona mess I gained 10 pounds. As a diabetic i found that WW was not the best fit for me. I need something carb restricting , so I’m eating 50 carbs per day and seeing results. My blood sugars are better & I’ve lost 3 pounds this past week. You are beautiful
Try Greek yogurt mixed with a little bit of cocoa powder and some splenda or the flavored Stevia drops. One whole cup is three points. I never eat that much. 3/4 cups or less is two points. The little cups you can buy are either 5nor 6 oz, so two points. This is VERY filling, and also nutritious and good for you. You can also top it with fruit and fat free Reddi Whip. My favorites are bananas, strawberries and pineapple. This feels like a big indulgence!
Thank you for your honesty, I'm eager to follow your journey . I just turned 52 and feeling very heavy and cumbersome lately . I think possible arthritis is making me avoid exercise, but I have grandbabies I need to stay active for .❤
Find an exercise that will work with arthritis. Biking works for me and it keeps me feeling strong.
The struggle is real. WW has worked for me many times. Still believe it is the healthiest plan. You go girl!
Thank you Kathy! You are encouraging!
Perfect timing for this video message. Thank you for your vulnerability it makes you so real and relatable! We can all relate.
I can’t give up half and half...And I will only drink half-and-half that has two ingredients. Milk and cream. It’s amazing how many half-and-half have other stabilizers in them. But I only drink 2 cups a day, 4 tablespoons. It’s my breakfast points.
Bobbie, you really are an inspiration with your honesty about the same struggles that many of us experience. Thank you so much !!
I look forward to continuing my journey with you.
Together, all of us, will be successful and do so with lots of love and support for each other. 😘
I love Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity...doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. It sooo applies to me. I have never had good eating habits as a child through adulthood...I am now 72 yrs old. Right now I am under a lot of stress and concern...my husband of 53+ years recently had a stroke and a couple days ago suffered a pulmonary embolism. He is in the hospital and stable, but seriously ill. I eat when I am stressed... mostly junk. I need to lose about 35-40 lbs. but don’t think I can work on it now. Hopefully very soon. I, too, believe strongly in the power of prayer. And that I may not be able to control things around me but I can control my reactions. Thank you for your uplifting and informative video. I live in the mountains of western Maryland. Take care and God bless!
I am so sorry Christa! I can’t imagine the worry and stress you are dealing with. I pray he will have a full recovery. Take care of yourself. You need to be healthy. 😘
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼thinking & praying for you &your husband, Christa.
Hi Bobbie! I lost 56lb on Freestyle last year in ten months, regular, good weekly losses. In October 2019, I elected to have my ovaries removed as I am a breast cancer survivor but have a faulty BRCA1 gene, I’ve lost many female relatives to it so it was a no-brainer. However, it threw me into menopause and has vastly slowed my weight loss journey. I gained 14lb in the first four weeks of lockdown (but I ate for my country-I was aware of what I was doing but still carried on). Those 14lb have been SO resistant to being shed and I’d love to be 140lb (UK 10st) it’s just not happening. I’ve continued to weigh and track, changed between 💙💚💜 every few weeks to see if something ‘clicks’ but so far to no avail 😞. I think some soul searching and planning is a must on my part. Surely the operation I had can’t affect me THIS much!?! I really wish you all the very best with getting back on track and shifting the weight xx
I’m so glad you are healthy now. We keep hearing how hard it is to lose weight the older we get and after menopause. “I ate my country” haha haha!
I saw a quote a few years ago that said, “you can’t outrun your fork”. Goes right along with what you were saying about exercise.
Sooo true! Love that quote and I had never heard it before. 💕 Thank you!
Rindi Trainer So, use a spoon!
Also try the Equal creamers in your coffee. There are different flavors. Zero points for a serving. I do one big cup a day with the regular sugar free creamer and another with the Equal to save points!
Great honest video.💕💕 wishing you great success.
I admire your honesty, ability to take responsibility and your energy. Your outlook is contagious and inspiring. I want to give you something to think about. Of the 7 pounds you gained back, it could be muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat. If you have been biking since May, you are creating more muscle mass. The scale isn’t always telling the full story.
I do think you are right to a point. I wish I could blame it all on that but sadly, at least half is me. The good news is I’m back on track and healthier from the biking. 💕
I lost 50 this last year, and then the stress eating commenced. My husband has been in the hospital six times since November, Three heart procedures, and the scary unknown. My daughter was in the hospital at Christmas. Son ruptured his ear drums twice. Both kids moved, and started new jobs. (We moved them) Helped my daughter get her first classroom as a teacher set up. Helping my mom, care for my dad with Stage 4 Parkinson's, keep our essential business up and running, cleaning, laundry, dishes, and let's not forget Covid. Needless to say, I have gained 17lbs back. Ugghhh!
Oh my goodness! You have had so many things to deal with! I am so sorry! Stress really can do a number on us. You have every right to give yourself grace. Please take care of you while you are taking care of everyone else.
Thank you so much for your authenticity and vulnerability. This video has been so incredibly helpful and encouraging to me. My Granny used to say "you dig your grave with your fork" - she was right, of course and I need to get this all figured out once and for all, and begin that overwhelmingly long journey to better health. I did it once 20 years ago and I need to do it again (which really, really sucks!).
I used WW back in the late 90's, but it boggles my poor brain these days. I've just ordered the Fast800 books, because the seem to be a good fit with what I know works and doesn't work for me. The infamous words of our Prime Minister when people were panic buying toilet paper etc in March - "Stop it!" I need to just stop it and get on with getting healthier!!
This is your most beautiful video. I love your truth and honesty and the real life story too. Often I find you tubers are all too perfect and I feel that I can’t follow them because their lives are so perfect and they don’t suffer stress or have problems. I really appreciate your photos and your telling us your story. I hope your husband gets sorted out with a good job that he loves and pays the bills and that you all stay safe and well.
Thank you Marian! I agree! If someone's life looks too perfect all that does is make me feel stressful that I must be doing something wrong. Thank you for your encouragement.