How I Lost Over 180 LBS - My Weight Loss Journey | Half of Carla
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- Опубликовано: 31 авг 2022
- ❤How I Lost Over 180 LBS - My Weight Loss Journey | Half of Carla
It's about to get real over here people! Make sure you have a coffee/tea/water/glass of wine at the ready for this one, because it's a long one! It was time that I did an updated version of my weight loss story. It's just over a year since I did this the first time but I thought it was time to include a few more bits that I've realised had an impact on my story. It's amazing how time creates even more awareness of what has impacted you, and in this video I open up about some of the things that I've realised had an influence on my behaviours and actions leading me to become obese.
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I think this video literally just changed my life. I have been sobbing non stop for at least the past 10 minutes after coming to the realization that for the last 6 years all I've been hearing in my head are my mom and sisters' voices telling me I'm not good enough and never will be. That's why I'm still 243 lbs. I thought, after 4 years of therapy, that I was healed and should be able to lose the weight, but I still have work to do. Thank you, Carla. I'm so grateful I randomly came across your video. You've definitely earned a new subscriber.
Oh Kandice, I’m so delighted for you. I know there is pain now, but through the pain comes healing!! 🖤🖤🖤
@@HalfofCarla Thank you so much! ♡
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You can do this!! We can do this!! I am in a very similar situation - have struggled with my weight since I was a child. Thank you Carla for sharing your story and inspiring us.
Don’t believe the lies . Speak to yourself with love. Go get your life back! You are good enough and deserve to smile and be happy! Write a daily goal list. One day at a time!
When you said you walked for an hour and you told yourself, you're worth the time, that really hit home. I never took care of myself because I'm always feeling like I needed to take of someone else's needs first. It's been an adjustment telling myself I'm worth the time and effort to change.
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I cried watching this ~ I’m turning 70 next summer, and have battled my weight my entire life. I won the battle until I turned 50. Menopause & Divorce were the enemies that broke me… BUT: your video has shown me ( even at this stage in life) that there’s a lot more to losing weight than losing weight. Bless you for sharing your story!!!
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I have never in my life watched a "how i lost my weight" video (and i have watched ALOT) where the person opens up about how deep the problem really went and the process in which you went in discovering where that problem lay and the journey you took to the mental health side rather than just the weight, it opened up a whole new world of possibility and why i have never been able to achieve my goals and the realization that its not my voice, and i too really dont know a single thing about myself. you have well and truly opened my eyes and for that i am so incredibly grateful. Thank you 💚🖤
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@@HalfofCarla Thank you 🖤
very true!
You are a brave and beautiful woman. You have the rare ability to not only speak intelligently and clearly on the subject, but to draw us in to a conversation as if we're chatting with a best friend. Thank you for allowing yourself to be so open that you become a mirror whereby we catch a glimpse of ourselves and realize that we too are capable of finding our way out of the dark. Keep shining that light. 🖤
Terri this is one of my favourite comments of all time. I appreciate it so much thank you 🖤🖤🖤
Wow..what a cool, generous, kind, compassionate human being🎉 I relate to that negative voice. I totally agree with you Terri!
I couldnt agree mo ore ...... Here I go....💟
@terrilee36 You couldn't have said it better!
@HalfoCarla God bless you, dear Carla, and your loved ones 🌻
💚🖤 Your video resonated very deeply with me. I am a morbidly obese 70 year old woman who has struggled with a food addiction literally my whole life. I have always felt that because of my weight, I am undeserving of any kind of happiness. I have always felt “less than” and, thus, not worthy of love or any of the good things in life. Thank you for your kindness and compassion and insight into the struggle of learning to love yourself. You are truly an inspiration.
Thank you so much Patricia xx
Much love to you
I'm struggling with similar issues, and just reading that you're 70 gives me so much hope. There was a time I didn't even know if I would make it to 35.
You have no idea how much this video has helped me. I literally had to hold back the tears when you said “fix the brain and the weight will fall off”. Thank you so much for posting this. ❤
Thank you Jazmine xx
I am 62 and 180 lbs. I just started walking 10,000 steps per day (which takes 100 minutes) and I am doing low carb (not no carb), drinking more water and writing down everything I eat. I used to weight 130 lbs in the Army and I felt my best. I think I can do it again. I am on day 3 and am losing 1lb per day so far. I will let you know.
How you getting on now Kathleen?
I overdid it and pulled a muscle in my right groin. I should have taken it slower, then I dropped a granite slab on my left inner ankle and it took off a chunk of flesh causing me to be on some serious antibiotics all through July and August. I did get sepsis from the infection which seemed to also affect my left should and it froze. I think it was referred pain from the infection.. I just have to remember I am no longer young anymore but I have been doing a workout video on youtube until I heal. I can't get on the treadmill but I am not giving up. I just have to find my stride and stick with it. I think my ankle wound should be healed in another month. If it were my choice, I would love to be on the treadmill 3 hours per day but my 63 year old body won't cooperate.@@naomiomi7340 I am back at 180 but not giving up.
@@naomiomi7340 I overdid it and pulled a muscle in my right groin. I should have taken it slower, then I dropped a granite slab on my left inner ankle and it took off a chunk of flesh causing me to be on some serious antibiotics all through July and August. I did get sepsis from the infection which seemed to also affect my left should and it froze. I think it was referred pain from the infection.. I just have to remember I am no longer young anymore but I have been doing a workout video on youtube until I heal. I can't get on the treadmill but I am not giving up. I just have to find my stride and stick with it. I think my ankle wound should be healed in another month. If it were my choice, I would love to be on the treadmill 3 hours per day but my 63 year old body won't cooperate. @naomiomi7340 I am back at 180 but not giving up.
@@kathleenmacdonald5511Don’t give up, Kathleen! Remember our progress isn’t a flat line but one going up and down. I overdid massively it myself when I started my journey and injured my knee because of overuse. Thankfully that allowed me to educate myself about food, calorie deficit and learn about moving slowly. I’m the kind of person who loves quick results but after being stuck 4 months without being able to move at all, I’ve taught myself that patience is a golden virtue. Now I’m going super baby steps and telling myself it’ll be worth it. I’ll be cheering for you! I know we can make it :)
Remember that as Carla says this is as much about what's going on in your head, so when did your overeating start? What was happening then? What has overeating done for you? Also being kind to yourself, don't punish yourself, this is about treating yourself well and looking after yourself.
I’m 133 kg morbidly obese . I have compulsive bing eating disorder. You have spoken my truth . Thank you for this video
try psychiatrist and psychologist
Acupuncture with the right therapist could help reduce appetite
I have to keep pausing this to write things down. “I thought I had shame because I was fat, but I was fat because I had shame.” This resonated so much with me & a reminder to look at oneself from a place of compassion. Thank you for your honesty and wonderful advice! I’m looking forward to starting my own walking journey and following you. ❤
Just happened upon this video this morning & so glad I did. Really spoke to me about my food addiction & drinking alcohol to feel like I fit in. I've been a work in progress since I was 15 I'm 64 now. I've never felt worthy. This changes today! 💚🖤
You are worthy Jacki xx
💚🖤 Carla, the "bus" that hit you. I think it just hit me. WOW! I was so moved this is my first comment EVER in RUclips.
I have been working on my own personal weight loss journey. Since, October 2021 I have lost 90 pounds. I'm closing in on 100!!
Thank you for your brave words and helping me to understand just a little bit more about myself. I have recently started therapy and I know it will be a lot of work.
💚🖤 Thank you so much. This is so inspirational for me. Btw, you were always gorgeous, even though you couldn’t see or feel it. Menopause is kicking my ass, and I’m at a weight I never thought I’d be at. I lost a few pounds last year, but then we moved and with the stress of the move, I decided to take a break from weight loss because. A year later now and I’m starting the journey again. I didn’t realize how much I equated my weight with my self worth until I gained weight. And I’ve been working hard on feeling comfortable in my own skin again. Adding to that getting older…now 51, and I don’t recognize myself in the mirror anymore. I’ve been in therapy for many years working through childhood trauma. And now it’s time for me to love myself into a healthier body. Thank you. Such a beautiful journey!
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I'm not even really sure how I found your videos, but I know it was not a mistake. Your story is incredibly inspiring and I appreciate that it's so much more than just a 'visual results' story. So much resonated with me and I find parallels my life within your story that I found myself crying. I'm a therapist who needs to take some of my own advice! I'm also a caregiver which I've used as an excuse to continue to neglect myself. This in particular was so very poignant: "I thought I had shame because I was fat, but I was fat because I had shame." 10000% my life! I already started implementing the 5 habits you noted that helped you reach your goal and I don't EVER want to see the current number on the scale again either! THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to record and share this 'chatty' video, highlighting mental health and eating disorders. They're so often overlooked, especially in America where I am where EVERYTHING must be in EXCESS!! I'm certain this video will change anyone who stumbles upon it. All the best to you, Carla! 💚🖤
💚🖤As the decades roll on, many of us forget the importance of slowing down the circus of life and making our mental and physical health a priority. Thank you for reminding us all that we must make the time to heal and instill the courage to follow the process through.
I can't stop crying after watching this. I have never felt more heard by a content creator than I do now. I have been feeling so down about my life for the past few months, and I think this video is the nudge I needed in the right direction. Thank you so much for this video 💚🖤
💚🖤 Wow... I am sitting here speechless with a lump in my throat and tears. I am 66 years old, 5'0", over 300 pounds, feeling like my life has been wasted struggling with this weight, lack of self worth, and buried life trauma events, for so long. Sooooo much of what you said was like you were telling my story. If it hadn't been for Jesus showing up so lovingly in my life, I wouldn't know what love was or where I would be now. And although He has freed and delivered me from a lot of things, I can see that I still have a lot of work to do. Your vulnerability and honesty opened my eyes so much. Thank you for being willing to share so much of yourself. Your testimony impacted me powerfully. Thank you❣I pray I can be as successful in this leg of my journey as you have been. May God bless you, Vincent, and Finn. 💚🖤🥰
Good luck dear beautiful lady. You can do it.
@@moniqued9715 Thank you for your words of encouragement. ❤
@pamelahauer9938 of course. you and I can do it!
Not even half way through and I have to say that everything you said resonated with me. From the binge eating to the negative view of yourself, to not even really knowing who you are. Probably one of the best videos I seen when it comes down to losing weight. This is more of a mental journey then anything else. Once the mind gets in line the body follows. Thank you for sharing your story and bringing these topics to the forefront!💚🖤
My pleasure Ariane xx
💚🖤. All through this video I was struck by how the frame of the mirror behind you reminds me of a halo in one of those old Madonna and child paintings. I think it's very fitting because as I listened to your story I felt like I was a child back in church listening to a sermon (not a preachy one but a comforting one). I'm not really religious but it reminded me of when Jesus said 'love your neighbour as yourself' ... and it strikes me we can't really love anyone else properly until we can love ourselves properly. Anyway enough of me rambling ... I'm delighted for you and your little family. I hope you all have long and happy lives!
Yes I noticed her halo too. 😊
WOW! Never have I ever had the experience of someone emptying their heart and soul to me in such a public format. Carla I heard you and I hear you. You made it personal. Thank you for gracing me and the millions of others you reached and will continue to do so with not only your message but your way step by step method out of this painful drama. You didn't just identify the pain but you gave us the roadmap away from it. I've yet to see this in any other post. From the bottom of my heart to yours. You are the bravest woman I've ever encountered. THANK YOU.
Oh Julie, thank you so much for your lovely and really heart felt comment, it means the world to me xx
No idea how I got to your channel but I am over the moon that I did. This is exactly what I didn’t know I needed to hear. I begin my weight loss journey with many physical and mental health issues but if I can show a fraction of the strength you did on your journey, I may just have a chance to succeed. Thank you for this video Miss Carla ❤
Awe thank you so much xx
I have just read your comment & I wish you all the best in your journey.
@@maudeboggins9834 Thank you 😊 🙏
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This was a wonderfully honest testimony to your dedication and courage. I have been in recovery from drug addiction for 35 years and have been maintaining a 55 lb weight loss for 5 years. I am only now beginning to look deeper into the mental and emotional reasons for my food issues and your video really brought things into the light. Thank you so much for sharing this. And you are absolutely gorgeous!💚🖤
Thank you so much Patrick!! Well done on your results and recovery!
💚🖤Carla I am 83 years old and your story about weight being a symptom certainly resonated with me. You are beautiful inside and out. Your videos and Instagram posts are very upbeat and encouraging. May God bless you as you embark on your next journey to be an ambassador to those looking for help with weight loss. God designed you for just this purpose! Keep up the good work! 💚🖤💚🖤❤️
Thank you so much amazing Martha 🖤🖤🖤
💚🖤wow amazing lady.
So much of your story resonates with me as well - “if only I was thin life would fall into place”!
💚🖤 I'm glad I made it to the end. When you said I didn't feel shame because I was fat, I was fat because I felt shame, a light bulb went off. It wasn't a wildly bright light bulb, but it was bright enough to write down the word shame and I will explore it more later when my belly is not full of eating carbs all day, all of them empty of the nourishment I seek to fill my endlessly insatiable ache.
💚🖤Carla, this video is truly powerful. Know that you are bringing hope and healing to so many people! I'm so sorry for the pain you went through. Thank you for sharing your story, your achievements are amazing!
💚🖤 Thank you for the courage to share even more of your journey in this video. The last few moments of this video were especially powerful for me...thank you.
I cried so hard listening to you because it's like I'm hearing my story from your mouth. Of course it's your story and nobody can take it away from you. But it's also the story of so many women, so many. Thank you for this amazing video. It saves lives
🖤🖤🖤🖤 so many of us have similar stories. Sending you love xx
This is literally like reading my own diary. I'm very emotional. Thank you for being so brave and vulnerable to share your story. You've given me the confidence and motivation to move forward with my own journey.
💚🖤 That last part made me cry bc even though I've had that moment you spoke of where I realized that voice was not my own, I know so many others still believe all those negative thoughts to be true and I hope they heard you when you reminded them that we are all worthy, no exceptions.
💚🖤 Never before has a youtube video had me in tears, especially towards the end, it felt like you were talking directly to me. Thank you so much for having the courage to put yourself out there for people like me.
HI Carla, thank you so much for sharing your journey. I don't think I have ever encountered anyone on youtube this honest and I believe because you have confronted your "mountains" that you are able to be successful not just in your weight loss but clearly your life as well. God bless
Thank you for this beautifully vulnerable recount of your story. You've given me so much to think about and so many resources. I'm so happy that you were able to get free from all of the pain!
I’ve been following your channel and watching your videos for a short time and stumbled upon this today… I know being this transparent had to have been hard for you but from the bottom of my heart thank you.
I came here by accident ..... and I didn't expect to watch a video that will almost 100% tell my life .... I'm proud of you, I know that telling all this was not easy, especially coping with such a lot of shi..... the more I'm proud of you. I know I'm just an anonymous voice in space but I wish you everything you need to be happy.. I know that at some point I will be in the same place as you. Thanks for the hopes
Thank you Sammi 🖤
This is the first time I have watched one of your videos, I have never seen you, I don't know you but I wanna say this one thing: I AM SOOOOOOO SUPER PROUD OF YOU!! I feel like a proud mom listening to you. I am sorry that you went through such hard times full of pain but here you are, you've been working like a lioness and I wanted to let you know that I applaud you. You are strong, you are worthy of all the best.
Thank you so much x
💚🖤 Your journey resonates so deeply with my own. There were so many things you said that I have experienced, too. It's so hard, and you're so brave and compassionate for sharing it with the world. Thank you!
Carla, YOU are an incredible teacher. Thank you for taking the time to share your journey. You've helped me for sure! ❣
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I needed this today. Thank you so much for sharing your time and your life on this platform.
Thank you Carla for sharing such an honest, vulnerable and tremendously brave video. It is so very helpful and healing for me personally. Thank you.💚🖤
Thank you for being vulnerable. This was a true blessing to me this morning years after you posted it! 💚🖤
💚🖤 You have done well for yourself, Carla! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are strong and brave, and you now have the freedom to show for it. Congratulations for showing up for yourself! I have a lot of work to do and you have helped so much!💚💚💚
Wow, just what I needed to hear... like others have said, life changing awareness video. Thank you, Carla💖
What a gut wrenching revelation! Bless you for being so real!
Thank you for sharing, Sweetheart! I really needed to hear this, and I feel so blessed that our paths crossed here on RUclips. You look absolutely AMAZING! 🌈😊
💚🖤 I can not express how moving your videos are. They are raw, honest and truthfully need to be heard. You were beautiful before, but now you can see the happiness and light in you. That is a wonderful thing to see!
When u said u had the epiphany when riding in the car "that u didn't know who u were".... OMG.... that keeps playing over and over in my head....I didn't grow up overweight but have been struggling with it for the last 25 yrs..... I know I binge eat...but have never thought of that specifically being tied to trauma in my life....I put on a happy face and push through....it's time to stop and deal with things.... Because that's what I "see" is the weight.... Lose that and I'll be fine...oh boy, was I wrong....
Very transparent video...thank you
💚🖤 Carla, your openness and vulnerability is admirable. Telling your whole story can really help others relate and acknowledge their own struggles. You are such a beautiful human being for sharing your story to help others. You brought tears to my eyes. I truly appreciate you. 💕
Such a Beautiful Story🙏🏼 thank you so much for sharing I love this sooooo much. I don’t know you but I feel like I do after this and I’m so happy for you and the incredible transformation you’ve gone through not only physically but mentally. Being so vulnerable is a lovely gift. Keep on inspiring us all🫶🏼❤️
💚 🖤 this has resonated so deeply with me. I don’t have words to accurately explain how you have made me feel and what your story has done for me. Simply, thank you x
You’re incredible! I can’t tell you how much your honesty and openness is going to help people. I feel like you wrote my story (right down to your birth story!). Much love from Newfoundland, Canada!
Your mental health videos are so useful, we can all find pieces of us in you, pieces of our stories in yours. You inspire me to self-reflect. Thank you for being so brave.
Plus your aesthetic Is beautiful 💚
I love this video Carla! I’ve watched it a couple times. I don’t even have *that* much weight to lose. But the way you word your experience is so beautiful and I relate to so much of your story. ❤
Wow. Just wow. Out of all the weight loss videos I have watched, THIS has been the one I have resonated with the most. Thank you so much for sharing so vulnerably. Your story has helped me in my healing process. Thank you !
Thank you for your realness and your rawness. I love your channel and what you bring to the table.💚🖤
I really appreciate how you keep expressing the Work! Because that’s what is is at any angle or all angles, we need to work with ourselves to change. It’s never just magic! Thank you
I felt every word spoken. Such a beautiful and heartfelt video. Thank you so much for posting.
this was already going to be one of my favourite videos here, and then you mentioned morning pages. they have seriously saved me!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life, and I genuinely never attributed it to trauma or negative self talk. Now I’m starting to think that the things in my life affected me more than I understand. Wishing you and your family the best ♥️
Thank you so much for sharing your story, you are beautiful, brave and strong. I too need to lose about 70 pounds and just thinking about it seems impossible, but listening to your story helps me believe that it is possible.
I have no words. This is amazing. I needed it so much. Thank you!
Wow! Carla, this is such an incredible story!! You had me spell- bound!! My heart was reaching out to you and I am so happy all ended well. You are surely helping so many that 's going through the battles you were going through. Everybody can learn from you!! Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤❤
💚🖤 thank you for being so transparent... I've been overweight my entire life and I definitely feel like it's held me back from living happily... I thought about therapy but I never went through with it. Listening to your story makes me want to really try it. 🙏🏾
🖤💚 Thank u so much Carla, i'm dealing with similar issues and seeing a person who reached light, end of the dark tunnel gives so much power. Bless you for being so real, thank u so much 🙏
Thank you SOOO MUCH for putting out your vulnerability and your journey out in the world! I am at a place where I have been having lots of a-ha moments (through therapy) about my body and my relationship with food. I have been overweight my entire life, and there has been so much shame around my body and my identity. And slowly, that's changing. So glad to have found your videos :)))
You actually made me cry! Thank you for this. You’re a hero.
Watching this made my cry. It hits so close to home. Thank you , thank you, thank you so much for sharing this. It touched me so much 💚🖤
Oh my goodness!! What you went through, sweetie!? Congratulations on your precious little boy!! You are beautiful inside and out!!❤️
💚🖤 Thank you for being so open and giving me hope...I'm still on the other side, but seeing you makes me believe it is possible to get out of this cycle.
The is probably one of the best and realist, and most helpful, most relatable weight loss video I have ever, ever seen. Thank you. ✨
Thank you for this reminder that we are all worth showing up for ourselves. I’ve been struggling with depression for years so it’s always ups and downs. Kind of in a down at the moment. But this made me go for a nice long walk outside. 💚
Thank you so much. 58yr old here, still struggling. Initially when starting your video I thought that I wouldn't learn anything new - heard it all before etc! But everybody's story is so different. And though there may be some similarities it's always articulated differently and Sometimes in the smallest nuances of a story there's something to learn and be grateful for. Today I am grateful for you and your story. Cheers.
💚🖤 This video really spoke to me and I am thankful to the advice. I look forward to the rest of this series as I embark on my own mental and physical health journey
Thank you. I needed to hear this. I've had a very similar journey and to hear "this is not me, this is not my voice" is life changing.
💚🖤Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul with us! I'm on my own weight loss journey now and I see a big difference when you face those voices and trauma. Much love to you!
Oh my God! I was led to this video for a reason and I give myself permission to seek the help I need and that joyous freedom you have now. I've always known I had childhhood trauma but never addressed it, just kepi turning to food to cover it. I am now a senior citizen and the voice is saying why even try now, just keep the secrets, your life is almost over but I would love to live the rest of my life free. I can't stop the tears from flowing. What an overcomer you are and thank you for your story. I'm praying I get a chance to see this victory as well.
Life is too short not to give it a chance, imagine how freeing you could feel. I'd imagine it might make you feel younger as well 🖤🖤 there's always a reason to show up for yourself and you are worth it
Look for Patrick Teahan and the crappy childhood fairy here on youtube. They are good info on trauma recovery.
@@HalfofCarla for sure!
He is AMAZING.@@rockjockchick
Thank you for this completely honest and personal account of your challenges and consuming relationship with your mind body and food. We all go through this in our own way and everyone has their coping mechanisms to get through their days. Talking about it and sharing is the best way to fight these demons. I am proud of you ❤ it takes strength to be positive and put yourself first.
💚🖤 Thank you for sharing your story and being so transparent. I came across your video and decided to watch it. So glad that I did.
Thank you for this. It’s so brave and I think many people, including me, can relate to your struggles. It’s also wonderful to hear from a fellow mom on how you’ve come back after postpartum anxiety and depression. I’ve really struggled after birth. Now my boy turns 4 next month and I’m finally starting to show up for me so that I can be a better, happier mom for him. Thank you 🖤💚
So much of this resonates with me. My weight issues are also childhood trauma, sugar became my comfort. I hace also had a lot of further trauma and I see clearly now why. Thank you, thank you for your open honesty.
The longest RUclips video I have ever listened to... Thank you 💚🖤 Greetings from another Sag!
🖤💚 Thank you for sharing your journey so openly. I'm tired of living as morbidly obese and hating myself for it. I have a lot of mental and emotional work to do. I have done a lot already, but I have a very long way to go. Divine guidance brought me here today, and I am forever grateful. ❤
💚🖤 wow, Carla. Thank you so much for sharing your journey - the pain and beauty alike. I am inspired by your courage, insight, and kindness. I feel that wonderful feeling of having just had a vulnerable conversation with a friend after watching your video. Thank you 🙏
This video made me realize there's much more to myself and things I haven't discovered...acknowledging the trauma we endure and realizing that my body is screaming for help ...thank you for your words! 💚🖤
💚🖤I’m sobbing, thank you so much I have been going to therapy and everything else trying so hard to be better in every way but I was so close to give up then I accidentally clicked on this video and I am so happy I did You have impacted my life. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your story. So much resonated with me, it’s been an eye opener and I’m 54 years old! 💚🖤💚🖤💚
Wow Carla takes a person like you to touch others, you are an inspiration Tks for your generosity and honesty
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I have never related to anyone more in my life.. when you said you used to feel like people only spent time with you because you thought they felt sorry for you, I burst into tears. I always felt that way too when I was young and I’ve never heard anyone else express that 🖤💚 thank you and congratulations on all you’ve accomplished
Thank you for sharing your story/journey thus far. Listening to you was like hearing my own life story. With all my heart, THANK YOU for giving me a new perspective. 💚🖤
💚🖤 You popped up in my feed somehow. Thank you for this video Carla, especially your kind words at the end. Everything you said hit home mainly the internal negative voice on a loop. “The scale number is just information” … I love that. And a little iota of strength is all that’s needed to start showing up for myself. I was meant to see this, you’re an inspiration.
New subscriber, you spoke nothing but the truth. I can relate to you 100%. Food addiction, anxiety, depression, not knowing my worth till this year. I learned to heal from within. Not listening to that voice from inside. Once I figured that out I started losing weight. Thank you for sharing! 💞
I have been listening to you for 8 months 1-2x week when I do my walks. I did BodySlims based on your content and lost 45lbs. I’m signed up for the fall to get me to my goal. Thanks for sharing this. It actually made me cry to picture you going through that. This was a very brave post for you and I know it is changing people’s lives for the better because it did for me! Thank you. Btw, that green colour looks 😘 on you!!! 💚 🖤
This video is pure gold! I felt your emotions through the screen. Thank you so much for choosing to be vulnerable with us while encouraging us 🤍
💚🖤 this video makes me have hope for my life. Thank you so much for making it and sharing your story and being so real about everything ❤
Alan Roberts sent me here. As a person who lost 180lbs in 10mos and kept it off almost 3years now, want to compare notes. Keep helping others learn how to lose the weight, for themselves.
Enjoyed your story. Happy you got better. The bacon was the good food. It's how much you eat .I'm 60 just started the carnivore diet 4 days ago already lost 3 lbs. ..meat is good or you it's everything else that's bad. My sister was 700 lbs she died from COVID she was a bad eater ..sweets and sugar everything. Lots of food. I ate with her as well I am 196 I'm 50 over weight on my way to lose it. Thanks for sharing.
Didn’t your parents notice the missing food in the cafe?
I have never come across a story so close to mine. You’re a blessing for your courage and openness ♥️
Thank you xx
💚🖤 I needed this. Thank you for sharing your journey. It inspires me to move forward in areas I need. Thank you!
Girl; I am so proud of you for overcoming what you went trough. ❤
💚🖤All I can say right now is WOW! I am grieving right now over having to say goodbye to my dog. I don't know how I came across your video but everything you said hit home and I went back to when I was a child and so much of the pain I had over the years. I thought I was better and I am but I see now that I could use some help and that I use food to handle the pain. I have a therapist that I used to help get through grief in the past but I think I need to talk with her regarding my relationship with food and my addiction. Which I just realize I must have. Thank you for sharing such a personal journey and I wish you the best and pray that you continue to live the life you deserve and feel happy as you should.
💚🖤 Thank you for your amazing story and finding your way to where you are. So many are on this journey and you have lifted us up. No one ever said it would be easy. From one Carla to another. Thank you 💚🖤
Thank you Carla x
💚🖤 Needed to hear this today, thank you for sharing your journey. You are loved and appreciated.
💚🖤 I was meant to watch this video today ❤
I'm so glad you've found yourself xx