This old grandma is extremely proud of you! Great advice! I am a true believer of setting realistic goals. I have lost 79 pounds in 9 months as I started at a little over 27 stone and am now 21 and a half stone. I appreciate your advice and wanted to say thank you. Be blessed and live your truth with pizzazz!
Well done to you Brenda on your weight loss. I know this was a year ago so you may have lost even more. I myself want to get on a health kick myself and reading comments and listening to this helps me xxxx
When this video came out I watched it, and realised I was trans. I've had a eating disorder my whole life and never realised that I wasn't comfortable in my body because it wasn't right for me. I am thankful for this, because I don't know how long it wouldn't have taken for me to realise if not for you. I am starting to lose weight and beginning my transition. It took a few years for me to accept it, but I am happier in my life then I have ever been. Thank you for giving me a new start.
A couple of my favourite sweet things I thought I'd like to share! - Halo top vegan ice cream - plain vegan yoghurt & cocoa powder mixed in. When it's frozen and blended it's like chocolate ice cream! - Banana ice cream! just freeze a banana, put it in a blender, and then it goes all whipped and airy like ice cream. One banana makes about 2 scoops - I also love the Skinny Syrups! I buy mine from Spar but Ive seen them in lots of stores. A bit of the chocolate skinny syrup on a some fruit or mixed into a plain yoghurt is such a lovely treat - Also: chopped apples sprinkled with cinnamon and put in the microwave for a minute or so! they taste so sweet and caramely and they're lovely in the colder months ❤❤❤
Frozen bananas are amazing 🥰 usually pop the very ripe ones in the freezer and eat them plain, like a ice pop. Buuut they're awesome blended with a bit of honey or agave nectar and plain yogurt.
What a flashback - to think that I’ve been “with you” on your journey since the Androgyny days and to reflect on my shit which is kind of in reverse lost my dad in 2012, split with my then bf, went back to the clubs maybe as a defence mechanism, settled down in 2014, created an ad agency in 2015 and have since gained 10 kgs lol. Thanx for sharing!
i loved this video particularly because its so nice to hear a healthy weightloss timeline especially during quarantine everyone is like 'get ur summer body now' in like 2 months when for most people thats very difficult and sometimes toxic to tackle. thanks so much
Girllll, I've followed you for so many years and listening to you go down the timeline of everything in your life just took me down memory lane! Haha -- I'm so proud of you for overcoming this obstacle you've been struggling with! I know I need to work on myself after the quarantine 15. Haha. Keep up the good work and as always, you look great! 😊 Also, that eyeshadow and makeup look is NICE. 🔥
I completely feel you Lux, my scenario is very similar to yours, I use to eat pretty well, 95% vegetarian, never ate bread, the only snacks I ate were 100 calorie or less gluten free or dates based snacks which gave me the sweet kick I needed and I exercised regularly, i then fell into a deep depression, mainly caused by issues with my transition and where I was working at the time, started on anti depressants like yourself, pretty much stopped caring what I looked like and the weight piled on, when I started to feel better, I moved to Manchester to start a new life which worked out great but I then got too settled and gained even more weight, upsets me when I see what I used to look like,but after watching your video it's gave me hope that I can start looking after my body again and get my confidence back, thanks Lux,been watching your videos for many years and it's been great seeing you evolve into the goddess you are today 😁 x
Thankyou Mya! It's pretty tough having to deal with compounding issues! I hope Manchester is treating you well, honestly it feels very much like Manchester is THE PLACE to be for lgbtqia+ people in terms of art, Nightlife and fashion! Essentially what London was 10 years ago 😂 😂 Thankyou for commenting 🖤
This was so well-stated, without judgment and without beating yourself up for things that just happen in life and change your weight and health and outlook. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Wow, I have never heard from anyone else who was experienced brain zaps before. They are absolutely terrifying, I get them because of my somatic symptom disorder. The only way I can describe it as feeling as though a physical wave of electricity hits my head from the side and ripples over my brain, my head and eyes physically move like an invisible hand has slapped me when it happens, so weird! Much love to you! 💙
I have always known that as exploding head syndrome. Like your brain cracking open. A huge zap. I used ho get them loads but not anymore. Think it's less stress.
I used to have brain shivers, too, and had other drug prescriptions that caused hunger. I was a size 6 to a size 16 in 6 months, and now I have issues still 11 yrs later with diet. Luckily, I'm off most of the prescription drugs that caused hunger. Mental health is hard. Mental health is important 🫶
I’ve been watching people talk about depression lately and it has really helped me feel less alone. I lost both my parents brutally and fairly quickly, under two years apart. Thank you for making this and I am so sorry for your loss.
I can't imagine how hard it would be to deal with grieving on top of depression, taking all those anti depressants and having side affects from them, dysphoria, and more grief on top of that. You're very strong to go through all of that! 💙🌺
Thank you for sharing your journey. Quitting alcohol, getting a Fitbit and being honest with myself has helped me lose weight and keep it off. It is amazing what we are capable of. Much love to you all 💓
This made me feel like I can really get out of my funk and treat my body the way it deserves to be treated. Thank you for pushing my behind into gear, losing weight always feels so overwhelming amongst everything else we go through especially in the midst of the panini 💛 you are one of the strongest people I've had the pleasure of learning from and enjoying, love you so so much beauty!!!🦋💛
This eye makeup is so good!! I had to come back to the video to look again, I spent about an hour today trying to get this look. On me, it looked weird and unfinished.
@@Luxeria I'll have to try again. I was using a mixture of MAC loose pigments, and got more of an electric blue. Yours is really bright, but still more of a sky blue. Did you use a shadow, or a liquid lip on the inner corner?
This is one of the most GORGEOUS eye looks I have ever seen. It looks very simple at first, but there is actually a subtle hierarchy/complexity to it that is modern and yet timeless. Of course it helps that your skin is FLAWLESS gurl.
Just wanted to say - I watched this entire video, and I'm so glad I did. Lose It! Is W O N D E R F U L. I've been using it for two days now, and have already purchased the $19.99 for the entire year. My calorie limit is 1647 with 4 to 5 thousand steps per day. Losing 1.5 lbs per week - this is extremely manageable and turkey sausages are DELICIOUS!
I'm so glad you're having an excellent experience with that app, it really helped me and changed my life - its so straightforward and user friendly, that's what put me off the other apps 😂
Last year I lost my house, partner, job, and was accused of some pretty significant things, all within a 2 week period. I had to move back in with my parents. (I was 20) I fell into a DEEP depression and that didn’t help the “feeling like a kid” feeling. I went 8 months without a job and gained some pretty major debt. I finally found a job, got a phone again. Finally feeling better. It also helped that I lost my partner because they were VERY toxic. Even though I think I might be losing that job already simply because a certain department isn’t doing their job, I still feel like things are going up. Point being, it does get easier, it does improve. Anyways, I know this is an older video but you’re doing great, even today. You should be proud of yourself with how far you’ve come. 🖤🖤🖤
Girl I'm so proud of you!!!! I have been on a weight loss journey too for the past couple years. I gained 50 lbs in 4 years because of bc and i stopped going to raves/doing drugs and dancing all weekend long. I lost 30 lbs last year. But then with the pandemic I gained 10 of it back. So I'm on my way back to trying to lost the rest of the 40 lbs I originally wanted to lose. But you look amazing I hope you're so proud of yourself and hope that you feel healthy above all else.
Honestly! Thank you! I can absolutely imagine that doing raves would keep the metabolism sky high 😂 I hope your journey continues and you end up where you want to be! 🖤
Wow, I found you through your bleaching video just a few days ago (quarantine hair-don'ts a-happening!) I thought you were gorgeous and charming, so I subscribed and just watched more of your videos now. Holy shit, you are fucking fabulous at any size, but well done girl! You're an inspiration for the weight I'm trying to lose so thank you :)
I love that you put this out there! I have had similar issues with loosing a parent, my relationship with food as well as weight gain and what it took for me to shed that weight was exactly those things you mentioned in your video. So many influencers and youtubers perpetuate unrealistic weight loss goals and methods but in the end all you have to do is to get to know your habits and change them slowly over time. It's hard at times but ultimately you'll reach your goal. Well done on overcoming all the hardships you have faced and not giving up on achieving your goals and making yourself become the person you want to be! You are inspiring
@@blahblah1287 as soon as I found this out I swapped to Venlafaxine and I'm so glad. Its only been about a month and a half but I'm already feeling so much better in terms of eating
Mirtazepine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Tricyclics and MAOIs are given nowdays only as a last resort, after SSRIs have been tried and failed, because tricyclics and MAOIs have a lot of unpleasant side effects compared to SSRIs. At least that's how it is in the US-- not sure about how it is in the UK.
Oh thank you for talking about brain zaps! I sometimes get them as a side effect of my anti depressants, but I never see anyone else talking about how uncomfortable they are. I usually describe them as my brain having "frame drops" and stuttering like in a video game 😂
I think “Invincible and Accomplished” would be a great state of mind, body and soul to aim for!! Great vid! I found it very motivational and you look divine!! I hope you feel it too xo 💋
Hey Lux! I’ve been following you for just a couple of months and been totally binging on your content!! Today, stumbling on this video, I can tell you that many things resonated with my life. First, I’ve been struggling with my weight for the last 30 years (I’m now 46…), but been battling MS for the last 15 years, and a breast cancer survivor, which I was operated for 2 years ago. It’s inspiring to see someone such as yourself, with realistic goals, and achieving them, without guilt, and a lot of love towards your self. Proof that your recipe works is the absolutely amazing and gorgeous creature you are becoming. You look absolutely scrumptious, and I work hard on myself to achieve that same kind of love towards myself; that is still an everyday battle. Keep up the good work, on all spheres of your existence, thank you for the fantastic role model that you are. Lots of love, Katia 💝💝💝
You're such a lovely person 🥰 Honestly, always amazing watching your positive self, radiating this wonderful energy even though I'm sure deep down you're battling your own demons every day. What a strong woman 💪🏻 all the best to you beautiful
Congratulations I’m doing exactly the same 👍🏻 I used to be 19stone 9lbs I’ve only been on it a week but I’ve lost well over a stone now 🥳🥳 I noticed you were looking sleek 👍🏻
This is one of the best weight control videos I've ever seen! Your own story is very relatable. You are doing everything right and I wish you many more years of health and happiness.
I have been watching you for quite a while, and this video popped up today. I wish I had seen this one first. You, my lovely, have just given me the courage and inspiration to start changing my life and my habits because you simplified it to a degree where it doesn't seem daunting. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
Holy crap, I’m going through the same thing right now. I’m taking it right now and I’m changing medications right now because that stuff is crazy. The “brain shakes” are freaking horrible
Venlafaxin fucked up my life for years. Ended in the madhouse with heavy psychosis. Stopped it after 4 years. Best decision but such a hard time. All the best to you!
It is absolutely not fun at all, and nearly every person I've spoken to who has taken them has had this side effects, it's got to be something to do with the noradrenaline reuptake inhibition, I can't put my finger on it but it's not fun.
I have no idea if this will help, but I ended up taking high doses of omega 3, 6 and 9 oil because it provides some respite! 🖤 I hope you feel better soon, they don't last forever!
@@Luxeria yes I read that Venlafaxin is an amphetaminderivate, that's why I couldn't sleep at first. And oh the nightmares! Creepy, realistic nightmares... so bad. Hope everyone gets better ♡
Thank you for making this. Your story reminds me so much of my own today. I lost my dad at around the same age as you lost your mom, and my best friend from childhood died suddenly recently from multiple strokes on the left side of her brain. I still feel broken from it and I’m struggling to let go of a diet I’ve had all of my life, but I’m 31 now and I don’t have the metabolism I used to when I was younger. I’m hoping to get to a place where you are now. Thank you again and for giving me some hope in life.
Thank you so much for sharing this, you are an inspiration to me. I'm in no way as sensible or intelligent and put together, and tend to flip-flop from chocolate bars to fasting quite often in trying to loose weight. I'm going to sit and think properly about how to go about this in a more realistic and dedicated way. Also, I love all your video's!
2 years ago I weighed 315 pounds.. I had gained weight from a severe injury. This new years I was at 180 pounds.. but, the weight loss was just what started this journey.. I'm doing a FULL transformation of my life! You are an AMAZING inspiration to so many.. thank you so much for all the joy, love, laughter and all the wonderful things that make you great! 🤍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
I watch you a lot, sort of in the background while I do other things, and tI must say here are so many healthy reassuring things to be heard on your channel.
I am so glad that this video came up in my recommendations just now. Your story is so inspiring and really admire your strength and self-discipline. You’ve pushed through a lot of very difficult circumstances and come out with a very healthy perspective, a great sense of humor, and to top it all off you are truly gorgeous. Thank You for sharing your story with us!
What a wonderful honest video, you are a beautiful soul. I'm so sorry you lost your mum and youve had such struggles but it's made you into the strong beautiful and inspiring woman I see today. God bless you angel ♡♡♡
Thank you for this video. Although this was a few years, this is really helpful and really motivational which is something I struggle with. You're literally amazing and I love watching your journey and seeing your new vids pop up. ❤️
this was really informative!! i’ve struggled with my body image for a long time. when i count calories i tend to fall back into my eating disorder. there’s times where i lose a ton of weight just from exercising a lot and not eating much. and there’s times where i put on weight by eating more and exercising less. i have a wedding to go to in 2 weeks and i’m really worried i’m going to look fat. i’ve been trying to eat less but i haven’t been exercising as much. i get scared to obsess over weight loss as i end up not wanting to eat at all and then get too underweight. but thank you for this video it was really informative ❤️
I started watching you in 2010 or 2011. I lost my dad to cancer very quickly only like a month or two before you lost your mum. It was a really difficult time in my life as well. I went into the worst anxiety of my life. I ended up actually losing lots of weight. I was so scarily thin, my ribs and hip bones protruded. I'm now much healthier. I feel like we've been in such a parallel journey 💕
Thanks for this! I was a large kid...then I started getting serious depression and an eating disorder and went down to 8 stone (I'm 5'11") and was ill. A few years past this I've managed to gain weight...then too much. I'm only JUST overweight but it's still a struggle. I'm comfortable and really happy with my life at the moment so it all helps
This video is EXACTLY what I needed. You have no idea how much this video has helped me to start dieting. I can relate to your story SO MUCH. I need to lose about 100 pds, and I would be happy with my weight, and be much healthier. With this video, you have made that seem possible for me! I hope to come back to this comment a year from now, and say that I have lost at least 50 pds. I'm using this comment as my official starting point. I have really bad back problems which limit my mobility. the more heavy I am, the worse it is. So, it has become so hard to do anything. There are exercises I can do though, and need to do them instead of making excuses. The fact is, I need to lose weight or I will end up completely bed ridden because of my back issues. I weight about 250 pds right now. I have very large breasts, that are still there even when I am smaller. So usually when I weigh about 140-150 It looks like a perfect weight for me, and one that I am very happy with. I don't want to be too skinny. I have been there before too. A lot of my younger years I spent being very thin. As a teen I was pretty thin, but not overly. When I was 17 tho I lost an insane amount of weight from anxiety and depression. I actually take medication for anxiety and depression, which has a side effect of weight gain. It has also contributed to my weight, but I have been on this medication for like 15 years, and I know I can be a good weight while on it. It just takes a bit more work. I don't over eater usually, but I eat terrible things, and my exercise and movement is currently almost none. Another big problem for me is drinking too many pops (or sodas. In Ohio we call it pop lol) I am very much addicted to them, and I have tried sparkling waiter as a replacement, and I always go back to it. I have decided that instead of cutting myself off of it completely, I will limit how many cans I can drink a day, and slowly make them less and less. I need to portion out my food, and eat food that are healthy. My problem is I will eat like once a day, but it will be something terrible for you, like a greasy burger, and fries. My biggest problem of all is *PROCRASTINATION* Always say, I will start tomorrow, or next week. That's why I'm writing this comment to hold myself accountable for my actions. I'm starting NOW. I know this comment is way too long. I just needed to tell you how much you have inspired me. It's embarrassing writing this comment. I have wanted to be a RUclipsr for a long time now, but because of my weight, I have said year after year, I'll start after I lose the weight. never put a real plan into action. This is hard to say all of this. I doubt many people will even read it, if anyone. I just wanted to thank you for putting this story out there. You have made a HUGE difference in the way I am thinking now about my body and diet. Thank you so much! There are so many more things I could say, but holy hell I have written way too much lol.
Amazing Luxeria.... I'm watching this from 2022 and you did it🥰 give yourself a massive hug and be proud. You look incredible, you glow with health and 😊 joy. Just keep being you and following your big beautiful heart🥰
You poor thing suffering those dreaded Brain Zaps. Omg they really are a nightmare. Respect to you for getting through it all and for looking fantastic and being hilarious and helping a lot of people 💚
Congratss girl, damn it, year after year i find you more and more inspiring, i dont really know how to put it into words for some odd reasons but im really glad to know of you 🖤 Also, from now on, im going to be screaming at people words "i dont know how to take care of the body" whenever i dont know what im doing 😂
The idea of not putting energy into eating well, because there is too much else you have to focus on, really resonates. I spend so much mental energy on work, my partner, and my family, I just don't feel room for anything else.
Like tonight is a good example. I had a 13 hour workday, didn't eat breakfast, had a sparse lunch, and then I was headed home from my second shift, and needed ABSOLUTELY needed Taco Hell. So I eat nothing all day, most days, and then just sleep and eat at the end. I know it messes me up. But like I desire almost no food most of the day, until I am am suddenly insanely hungry. The trouble is, when I try to eat earlier, I just feel tired all day. So I keep finding myself surviving on caffeine most of the day, and then eating way too much. Just don't know how to function otherwise.
Luxeria I can really relate. My mum passed away in 2013, who also suffered with MS. I was going through my A levels at the time. So my heart really goes out to you 💔 I think you are inspirational and absolutely stunning! I also love Linda Mcartney's food, her vegetarian (I think possibly vegan) Mozzarella burgers are delicious, that's one of my favs! I believe in order to be successful in losing weight you have to change your mindset. The mind is a powerful thing. Xx
Oh rest in piece my dear... she raised a beautiful person and she would be very proud of you, your journey and progress!!!! I’d be proud for sure! *Internet mask hug*😷 🤗
Lux thank you for uploading videos. I wish I could give a hug because you and 2 other youtubers have help me very much this week. I just lost my dog Yukie she was 2 years old and I raised her from 3 weeks old. She was my little baby and my boyfriend and I lost her Sunday at 8:30pm. So thank you very much sweetie 💖💖💖
Unfortunately, I’ve been trying to use diets, exercise, anything I could to lose weight. But no matter what I do, no matter how little I eat, I will gain weight. I have Insulin Resistance, it causes you to gain weight and makes it close to impossible to lose the weight. Everyone says to just do a water diet or to eat one meal a day. Not even that has worked for me. I’m proud of you Lux for being able to get yourself into a place where you felt happy!
I know I’m watching this a year late (I recently discovered you and have binged EVERYTHING) But it’s so refreshing to hear someone talk about the side effects of drugs like mitrazipine.. I gained 25kg in around 7 months (absolutely crazy) but it’s just so nice to hear you talk about your journey and how you managed to lose the weight. Thank you for being unashamedly you Lux 💕
Good Morning Lux! Firstly, you look fit and fresh! Secondly, I love your video - thank you for uploading and putting so much effort in your work. xx :)
Well done!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us 🖤it's a tough journey...but ur very inspiring!!! My weight has always been up and down!! I soooo needed to see this today!! U dnt know how much it has helped!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Love this Lux! You look beautiful and I'm so happy that you're feeling better and more content within yourself. Much Love, from Ontario, Canada🍁...Keli💖
😂at one point I was taking citalopram but My Neurologist and I saw no inprovement In my depretion 😂 and now I am taking Magnesium valproate, sorry for My English I am dron México Normalmente habló español Love Your video(Roly’s Voice in My head every time I use that Word 😂)
I've been watching you since 2012 and have enjoyed the journey you've shared with us. You inspire me no matter your weight, you work hard and have done a lot to improve yourself. You are a bad ass, beautiful lady whose fierceness shines through so very brightly... you're also hilarious, charming, and amazingly talented! Thank you for sharing such a personal story. Love you and can't wait to continue the journey with you vicariously!
Thankyou so much RedRosesDead, I'm not going to lie it's definitely been a journey 😂 😂 I'm just happy people can relate and enjoy my content ☺ 🖤 ❤️ see you at the masterclass!
you are beautiful inside and out. I know I am VERY late to this video but I do follow you (not in a stalker way promise) and Roly on Instagram and girl you look AMAZING!!!!! so toned and I hope you have reached a stage where you are somewhat comfortable in your body. Love your videos . Found you after subscribing to Roly and you both have bought so much joy to me ( I am disabled mentally and physically and spend 99% of my time at home) and you both brighten up my days and keep me going on my worse days. You rock lady xx
This is a great video Luxypoo, thank you for your vulnerability and for sharing this story with us. I can completely understand the pain and absolute frustration around psychiatric medication and the side effects of them; most specifically the brain shivers. They are the absolute worst!! Sending you my love always and I hope you are well 💜
I'm so sorry to hear you've had to go through all of this ❤️ so happy you're in a better place. Also - effexor is absolutely awful! I took it for a month and a half nearly 12 years ago and I'm STILL having side effects from it. I had brain shivers and restless leg syndrome so badly I could barely walk. I would also yawn compulsively. One day I yawned so much I actually fainted!
I love so much the fact that you're so honest and at the same time trying to be fair in all occasions !! Thanx for sharing, I look up to you so much right now !! (and the rest of the time) ^_^ ♥
Very proud of you Luxiepoosh xx
Thanks Gerty 🖤
You're looking rather buff these days!
Haha luxiepoosh!! ❤️🖤
This old grandma is extremely proud of you! Great advice! I am a true believer of setting realistic goals. I have lost 79 pounds in 9 months as I started at a little over 27 stone and am now 21 and a half stone. I appreciate your advice and wanted to say thank you. Be blessed and live your truth with pizzazz!
Well done to you Brenda on your weight loss. I know this was a year ago so you may have lost even more. I myself want to get on a health kick myself and reading comments and listening to this helps me xxxx
When this video came out I watched it, and realised I was trans. I've had a eating disorder my whole life and never realised that I wasn't comfortable in my body because it wasn't right for me. I am thankful for this, because I don't know how long it wouldn't have taken for me to realise if not for you.
I am starting to lose weight and beginning my transition. It took a few years for me to accept it, but I am happier in my life then I have ever been. Thank you for giving me a new start.
Congrats! All the best
Effexor messed up my brain and I’ve never been able to explain it. “Brain shiver” is the perfect analogy.
A couple of my favourite sweet things I thought I'd like to share!
- Halo top vegan ice cream
- plain vegan yoghurt & cocoa powder mixed in. When it's frozen and blended it's like chocolate ice cream!
- Banana ice cream! just freeze a banana, put it in a blender, and then it goes all whipped and airy like ice cream. One banana makes about 2 scoops
- I also love the Skinny Syrups! I buy mine from Spar but Ive seen them in lots of stores. A bit of the chocolate skinny syrup on a some fruit or mixed into a plain yoghurt is such a lovely treat
- Also: chopped apples sprinkled with cinnamon and put in the microwave for a minute or so! they taste so sweet and caramely and they're lovely in the colder months ❤❤❤
These are some fabulous tips! Thankyou so much! I will absolutely be trying a few out! 🖤
Banana ice cream is the shit. You can also toss in frozen strawberries which I love.
Fantastic suggestions!
Frozen bananas are amazing 🥰 usually pop the very ripe ones in the freezer and eat them plain, like a ice pop. Buuut they're awesome blended with a bit of honey or agave nectar and plain yogurt.
Add hazelnut paste in your banana ice cream, it's Amazing !
Lost my mum suddenly when I was 25 , she was only 40 , miss her so much 😢 💔 xxxx EVERY GIRL NEEDS HER MUM XXXX
i’m sorry to hear that Jemma 🤍
@@staticbeans Thankyou for your kindness x
@@Cersilaria22 xx ✨🥺
No. Not all mums
@@nineteenfortyeight well everyone needs a good mum, esp those with bad ones
Oh so cute to see younger Lux - you were pretty then, and you're pretty now!
I've called those brain shivers "brain zaps" and I know exactly how that feels and it is NOT FUN.
Me too… they are hard to explain, but SO unbelievably awful. I hope you are in a better place in your life now☺️
That’s what I called them too’. They are horrific.
What a flashback - to think that I’ve been “with you” on your journey since the Androgyny days and to reflect on my shit which is kind of in reverse lost my dad in 2012, split with my then bf, went back to the clubs maybe as a defence mechanism, settled down in 2014, created an ad agency in 2015 and have since gained 10 kgs lol. Thanx for sharing!
“My stomach is immediately where any fat on my body goes.”
OH GIRL. I FEEL YOU. SAMESIES. 🙁
Story of my life too xxxx
Iam the same iam an apple shape
i loved this video particularly because its so nice to hear a healthy weightloss timeline especially during quarantine everyone is like 'get ur summer body now' in like 2 months when for most people thats very difficult and sometimes toxic to tackle. thanks so much
Girllll, I've followed you for so many years and listening to you go down the timeline of everything in your life just took me down memory lane! Haha -- I'm so proud of you for overcoming this obstacle you've been struggling with! I know I need to work on myself after the quarantine 15. Haha. Keep up the good work and as always, you look great! 😊 Also, that eyeshadow and makeup look is NICE. 🔥
I completely feel you Lux, my scenario is very similar to yours, I use to eat pretty well, 95% vegetarian, never ate bread, the only snacks I ate were 100 calorie or less gluten free or dates based snacks which gave me the sweet kick I needed and I exercised regularly, i then fell into a deep depression, mainly caused by issues with my transition and where I was working at the time, started on anti depressants like yourself, pretty much stopped caring what I looked like and the weight piled on, when I started to feel better, I moved to Manchester to start a new life which worked out great but I then got too settled and gained even more weight, upsets me when I see what I used to look like,but after watching your video it's gave me hope that I can start looking after my body again and get my confidence back, thanks Lux,been watching your videos for many years and it's been great seeing you evolve into the goddess you are today 😁 x
Thankyou Mya! It's pretty tough having to deal with compounding issues! I hope Manchester is treating you well, honestly it feels very much like Manchester is THE PLACE to be for lgbtqia+ people in terms of art, Nightlife and fashion! Essentially what London was 10 years ago 😂 😂 Thankyou for commenting 🖤
This was so well-stated, without judgment and without beating yourself up for things that just happen in life and change your weight and health and outlook. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Wow, I have never heard from anyone else who was experienced brain zaps before. They are absolutely terrifying, I get them because of my somatic symptom disorder. The only way I can describe it as feeling as though a physical wave of electricity hits my head from the side and ripples over my brain, my head and eyes physically move like an invisible hand has slapped me when it happens, so weird! Much love to you! 💙
I have always known that as exploding head syndrome. Like your brain cracking open. A huge zap. I used ho get them loads but not anymore. Think it's less stress.
I used to have brain shivers, too, and had other drug prescriptions that caused hunger. I was a size 6 to a size 16 in 6 months, and now I have issues still 11 yrs later with diet. Luckily, I'm off most of the prescription drugs that caused hunger. Mental health is hard.
Mental health is important 🫶
I’ve been watching people talk about depression lately and it has really helped me feel less alone. I lost both my parents brutally and fairly quickly, under two years apart. Thank you for making this and I am so sorry for your loss.
Ah gurl 😔 us sufferers of depression and loss, we see you, we are here for you. ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss 😟♥️
I can't imagine how hard it would be to deal with grieving on top of depression, taking all those anti depressants and having side affects from them, dysphoria, and more grief on top of that. You're very strong to go through all of that! 💙🌺
Thank you for sharing your journey. Quitting alcohol, getting a Fitbit and being honest with myself has helped me lose weight and keep it off. It is amazing what we are capable of. Much love to you all 💓
This made me feel like I can really get out of my funk and treat my body the way it deserves to be treated. Thank you for pushing my behind into gear, losing weight always feels so overwhelming amongst everything else we go through especially in the midst of the panini 💛 you are one of the strongest people I've had the pleasure of learning from and enjoying, love you so so much beauty!!!🦋💛
Well done on doing this and overcome all of the problems that you have faced. You deserve the world Luxeria.
This eye makeup is so good!! I had to come back to the video to look again, I spent about an hour today trying to get this look. On me, it looked weird and unfinished.
Thankyou! It's inspired by Dahlia Sin from the reunion episode of Drag race, as soon as I saw it I knew I had to recreate it! 🖤
@@Luxeria I'll have to try again. I was using a mixture of MAC loose pigments, and got more of an electric blue. Yours is really bright, but still more of a sky blue. Did you use a shadow, or a liquid lip on the inner corner?
This is one of the most GORGEOUS eye looks I have ever seen. It looks very simple at first, but there is actually a subtle hierarchy/complexity to it that is modern and yet timeless. Of course it helps that your skin is FLAWLESS gurl.
Just wanted to say - I watched this entire video, and I'm so glad I did. Lose It! Is W O N D E R F U L. I've been using it for two days now, and have already purchased the $19.99 for the entire year. My calorie limit is 1647 with 4 to 5 thousand steps per day. Losing 1.5 lbs per week - this is extremely manageable and turkey sausages are DELICIOUS!
I'm so glad you're having an excellent experience with that app, it really helped me and changed my life - its so straightforward and user friendly, that's what put me off the other apps 😂
Last year I lost my house, partner, job, and was accused of some pretty significant things, all within a 2 week period. I had to move back in with my parents. (I was 20) I fell into a DEEP depression and that didn’t help the “feeling like a kid” feeling. I went 8 months without a job and gained some pretty major debt. I finally found a job, got a phone again. Finally feeling better. It also helped that I lost my partner because they were VERY toxic. Even though I think I might be losing that job already simply because a certain department isn’t doing their job, I still feel like things are going up. Point being, it does get easier, it does improve. Anyways, I know this is an older video but you’re doing great, even today. You should be proud of yourself with how far you’ve come. 🖤🖤🖤
My goodness. You are not joking about being pale. I like it 😊
Love this, you're absolutely smashing it :) ✌🏻love your videos
Thankyou Lindsey!
My mom has MS and ive been dealing with it my whole life. Been following you for years and I didnt know you shared in this struggle.
Girl I'm so proud of you!!!! I have been on a weight loss journey too for the past couple years. I gained 50 lbs in 4 years because of bc and i stopped going to raves/doing drugs and dancing all weekend long. I lost 30 lbs last year. But then with the pandemic I gained 10 of it back. So I'm on my way back to trying to lost the rest of the 40 lbs I originally wanted to lose.
But you look amazing I hope you're so proud of yourself and hope that you feel healthy above all else.
Honestly! Thank you! I can absolutely imagine that doing raves would keep the metabolism sky high 😂 I hope your journey continues and you end up where you want to be! 🖤
Wow, I found you through your bleaching video just a few days ago (quarantine hair-don'ts a-happening!) I thought you were gorgeous and charming, so I subscribed and just watched more of your videos now. Holy shit, you are fucking fabulous at any size, but well done girl! You're an inspiration for the weight I'm trying to lose so thank you :)
This video made me happy like so genuinely happy. I was crying before this and you honestly made my day❤
I love that you put this out there! I have had similar issues with loosing a parent, my relationship with food as well as weight gain and what it took for me to shed that weight was exactly those things you mentioned in your video. So many influencers and youtubers perpetuate unrealistic weight loss goals and methods but in the end all you have to do is to get to know your habits and change them slowly over time. It's hard at times but ultimately you'll reach your goal.
Well done on overcoming all the hardships you have faced and not giving up on achieving your goals and making yourself become the person you want to be! You are inspiring
Thankyou! I am sorry to hear about your similar struggles, it really is all in changing the habits! 🖤
Wait they put her on mirtazipine? That’s an appetite stimulant, no wonder she said she felt so hungry poor thing!
wait it is???? thats what I'm on now...
Why do docs not tell People this. I too am on those, having this issue and none of my docs bothered To say anything.
@@blahblah1287 as soon as I found this out I swapped to Venlafaxine and I'm so glad. Its only been about a month and a half but I'm already feeling so much better in terms of eating
Yeah they often give this to people with dementia to make them eat more.
Mirtazepine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Tricyclics and MAOIs are given nowdays only as a last resort, after SSRIs have been tried and failed, because tricyclics and MAOIs have a lot of unpleasant side effects compared to SSRIs. At least that's how it is in the US-- not sure about how it is in the UK.
Oh thank you for talking about brain zaps! I sometimes get them as a side effect of my anti depressants, but I never see anyone else talking about how uncomfortable they are. I usually describe them as my brain having "frame drops" and stuttering like in a video game 😂
This was very inspirational and felt really nice to watch. :)
I think “Invincible and Accomplished” would be a great state of mind, body and soul to aim for!! Great vid! I found it very motivational and you look divine!! I hope you feel it too xo 💋
Such an emphasis on happiness, health, and realistic goals. Great messaging. Xx from another daughter of a mum who battled MS
Hey Lux! I’ve been following you for just a couple of months and been totally binging on your content!!
Today, stumbling on this video, I can tell you that many things resonated with my life. First, I’ve been struggling with my weight for the last 30 years (I’m now 46…), but been battling MS for the last 15 years, and a breast cancer survivor, which I was operated for 2 years ago.
It’s inspiring to see someone such as yourself, with realistic goals, and achieving them, without guilt, and a lot of love towards your self. Proof that your recipe works is the absolutely amazing and gorgeous creature you are becoming.
You look absolutely scrumptious, and I work hard on myself to achieve that same kind of love towards myself; that is still an everyday battle.
Keep up the good work, on all spheres of your existence, thank you for the fantastic role model that you are.
Lots of love, Katia 💝💝💝
I downloaded Lose It and I love it!! Thank you so much for inspiring me Lux, love you and so proud of you lady!💜
You're such a lovely person 🥰 Honestly, always amazing watching your positive self, radiating this wonderful energy even though I'm sure deep down you're battling your own demons every day. What a strong woman 💪🏻 all the best to you beautiful
you are so incredibly brave to do such a honest video. Best of luck
Congratulations I’m doing exactly the same 👍🏻 I used to be 19stone 9lbs I’ve only been on it a week but I’ve lost well over a stone now 🥳🥳 I noticed you were looking sleek 👍🏻
just pure love! found you here 2 months ago and since then i´m hooked. you are awesome!
I’m so happy for you, Lux! You look fantastic and I’m glad you’re happy. I send you all the love in the world ❤️
Thankyou! 🖤 ❤️
Omg, you have been through it. Btw you look stunning x
I’ve just found your channel (the swan girls!), and this video came up in my recommended, I’m so sorry about your mum, that’s so sad.
This was super sweet ❣❣Thank you for open up ❤
This is one of the best weight control videos I've ever seen! Your own story is very relatable. You are doing everything right and I wish you many more years of health and happiness.
I have been watching you for quite a while, and this video popped up today. I wish I had seen this one first. You, my lovely, have just given me the courage and inspiration to start changing my life and my habits because you simplified it to a degree where it doesn't seem daunting. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
Thanks for making yourself so vulnerable for us to relate to.
You've done so well Luxeria!
I’m 48 and have ms, trying to eat healthy and it helps. So sorry about your mum sweetheart xxx
Omg, i went on venlafaxine and i had those brain shivers. I thought i was effing dying
Holy crap, I’m going through the same thing right now. I’m taking it right now and I’m changing medications right now because that stuff is crazy. The “brain shakes” are freaking horrible
Venlafaxin fucked up my life for years. Ended in the madhouse with heavy psychosis. Stopped it after 4 years. Best decision but such a hard time.
All the best to you!
It is absolutely not fun at all, and nearly every person I've spoken to who has taken them has had this side effects, it's got to be something to do with the noradrenaline reuptake inhibition, I can't put my finger on it but it's not fun.
I have no idea if this will help, but I ended up taking high doses of omega 3, 6 and 9 oil because it provides some respite! 🖤 I hope you feel better soon, they don't last forever!
@@Luxeria yes I read that Venlafaxin is an amphetaminderivate, that's why I couldn't sleep at first.
And oh the nightmares! Creepy, realistic nightmares... so bad.
Hope everyone gets better ♡
Thank you for making this. Your story reminds me so much of my own today. I lost my dad at around the same age as you lost your mom, and my best friend from childhood died suddenly recently from multiple strokes on the left side of her brain. I still feel broken from it and I’m struggling to let go of a diet I’ve had all of my life, but I’m 31 now and I don’t have the metabolism I used to when I was younger. I’m hoping to get to a place where you are now. Thank you again and for giving me some hope in life.
Thank you so much for sharing this, you are an inspiration to me. I'm in no way as sensible or intelligent and put together, and tend to flip-flop from chocolate bars to fasting quite often in trying to loose weight. I'm going to sit and think properly about how to go about this in a more realistic and dedicated way. Also, I love all your video's!
2 years ago I weighed 315 pounds.. I had gained weight from a severe injury. This new years I was at 180 pounds.. but, the weight loss was just what started this journey.. I'm doing a FULL transformation of my life! You are an AMAZING inspiration to so many.. thank you so much for all the joy, love, laughter and all the wonderful things that make you great! 🤍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mom. Xoxo
So proud of you. Discovered your videos a few weeks ago and am in love with you and your videos
This was so sweet 🥲🥰 I’m sorry for what you went through losing your mother. You always give such good, healthy advice. Thank you! 💜💜
Is that an Alchemy Gothic necklace?? Love it! 🖤🖤 sending support & love as always x
It is indeed! I picked it up about 2 years ago 😂 😂
I watch you a lot, sort of in the background while I do other things, and tI must say here are so many healthy reassuring things to be heard on your channel.
I am so glad that this video came up in my recommendations just now. Your story is so inspiring and really admire your strength and self-discipline. You’ve pushed through a lot of very difficult circumstances and come out with a very healthy perspective, a great sense of humor, and to top it all off you are truly gorgeous. Thank You for sharing your story with us!
What a wonderful honest video, you are a beautiful soul. I'm so sorry you lost your mum and youve had such struggles but it's made you into the strong beautiful and inspiring woman I see today. God bless you angel ♡♡♡
Thank you for this video. Although this was a few years, this is really helpful and really motivational which is something I struggle with. You're literally amazing and I love watching your journey and seeing your new vids pop up. ❤️
this was really informative!! i’ve struggled with my body image for a long time. when i count calories i tend to fall back into my eating disorder. there’s times where i lose a ton of weight just from exercising a lot and not eating much. and there’s times where i put on weight by eating more and exercising less. i have a wedding to go to in 2 weeks and i’m really worried i’m going to look fat. i’ve been trying to eat less but i haven’t been exercising as much. i get scared to obsess over weight loss as i end up not wanting to eat at all and then get too underweight. but thank you for this video it was really informative ❤️
I started watching you in 2010 or 2011. I lost my dad to cancer very quickly only like a month or two before you lost your mum. It was a really difficult time in my life as well. I went into the worst anxiety of my life. I ended up actually losing lots of weight. I was so scarily thin, my ribs and hip bones protruded. I'm now much healthier. I feel like we've been in such a parallel journey 💕
Thanks for this!
I was a large kid...then I started getting serious depression and an eating disorder and went down to 8 stone (I'm 5'11") and was ill.
A few years past this I've managed to gain weight...then too much. I'm only JUST overweight but it's still a struggle. I'm comfortable and really happy with my life at the moment so it all helps
I’d love to see some of your recipes or even what I eat in a day ☺️☺️☺️
Loving the older photos of you , so nice to see xxxx
This video is EXACTLY what I needed. You have no idea how much this video has helped me to start dieting. I can relate to your story SO MUCH. I need to lose about 100 pds, and I would be happy with my weight, and be much healthier. With this video, you have made that seem possible for me! I hope to come back to this comment a year from now, and say that I have lost at least 50 pds. I'm using this comment as my official starting point. I have really bad back problems which limit my mobility. the more heavy I am, the worse it is. So, it has become so hard to do anything. There are exercises I can do though, and need to do them instead of making excuses. The fact is, I need to lose weight or I will end up completely bed ridden because of my back issues. I weight about 250 pds right now. I have very large breasts, that are still there even when I am smaller. So usually when I weigh about 140-150 It looks like a perfect weight for me, and one that I am very happy with. I don't want to be too skinny. I have been there before too. A lot of my younger years I spent being very thin. As a teen I was pretty thin, but not overly. When I was 17 tho I lost an insane amount of weight from anxiety and depression. I actually take medication for anxiety and depression, which has a side effect of weight gain. It has also contributed to my weight, but I have been on this medication for like 15 years, and I know I can be a good weight while on it. It just takes a bit more work. I don't over eater usually, but I eat terrible things, and my exercise and movement is currently almost none.
Another big problem for me is drinking too many pops (or sodas. In Ohio we call it pop lol) I am very much addicted to them, and I have tried sparkling waiter as a replacement, and I always go back to it. I have decided that instead of cutting myself off of it completely, I will limit how many cans I can drink a day, and slowly make them less and less. I need to portion out my food, and eat food that are healthy. My problem is I will eat like once a day, but it will be something terrible for you, like a greasy burger, and fries. My biggest problem of all is *PROCRASTINATION* Always say, I will start tomorrow, or next week. That's why I'm writing this comment to hold myself accountable for my actions. I'm starting NOW. I know this comment is way too long. I just needed to tell you how much you have inspired me. It's embarrassing writing this comment. I have wanted to be a RUclipsr for a long time now, but because of my weight, I have said year after year, I'll start after I lose the weight. never put a real plan into action. This is hard to say all of this. I doubt many people will even read it, if anyone. I just wanted to thank you for putting this story out there. You have made a HUGE difference in the way I am thinking now about my body and diet. Thank you so much! There are so many more things I could say, but holy hell I have written way too much lol.
Amazing Luxeria.... I'm watching this from 2022 and you did it🥰 give yourself a massive hug and be proud. You look incredible, you glow with health and 😊 joy. Just keep being you and following your big beautiful heart🥰
You poor thing suffering those dreaded Brain Zaps. Omg they really are a nightmare. Respect to you for getting through it all and for looking fantastic and being hilarious and helping a lot of people 💚
You are so wonderful and truly a special human being! Congratulations 👏
So are you Brian! 🖤
Thank you for putting this video up. Your so pretty and I can't imagine you heavier. But I will replay this. You give me hope.
Congratss girl, damn it, year after year i find you more and more inspiring, i dont really know how to put it into words for some odd reasons but im really glad to know of you 🖤
Also, from now on, im going to be screaming at people words "i dont know how to take care of the body" whenever i dont know what im doing 😂
Honestly that moment was a bit of an "I'm a demon operating a meat machine" for me, but it explains things so well 😂
What a strong woman you are! That was A LOT to go through in such a short time. Hugs!
I am a mature student and I feel like outcast and balancing my mental health. sending so much love always
The idea of not putting energy into eating well, because there is too much else you have to focus on, really resonates. I spend so much mental energy on work, my partner, and my family, I just don't feel room for anything else.
Like tonight is a good example. I had a 13 hour workday, didn't eat breakfast, had a sparse lunch, and then I was headed home from my second shift, and needed ABSOLUTELY needed Taco Hell. So I eat nothing all day, most days, and then just sleep and eat at the end. I know it messes me up. But like I desire almost no food most of the day, until I am am suddenly insanely hungry.
The trouble is, when I try to eat earlier, I just feel tired all day. So I keep finding myself surviving on caffeine most of the day, and then eating way too much. Just don't know how to function otherwise.
As someone who is trying to get my weight and eating under control because of the pandemic, this video was so helpful and motivating! Thank you!!
Luxeria I can really relate. My mum passed away in 2013, who also suffered with MS. I was going through my A levels at the time. So my heart really goes out to you 💔
I think you are inspirational and absolutely stunning! I also love Linda Mcartney's food, her vegetarian (I think possibly vegan) Mozzarella burgers are delicious, that's one of my favs!
I believe in order to be successful in losing weight you have to change your mindset. The mind is a powerful thing. Xx
Don't feel lonely gurl all the weight goes to my stomach too! Time to get back to my diet!! :)
Oh rest in piece my dear... she raised a beautiful person and she would be very proud of you, your journey and progress!!!! I’d be proud for sure! *Internet mask hug*😷 🤗
Thanks for sharing all this Lux, I relate massively and all tips are great, down to the Linda Mac sausages!
Lux thank you for uploading videos. I wish I could give a hug because you and 2 other youtubers have help me very much this week. I just lost my dog Yukie she was 2 years old and I raised her from 3 weeks old. She was my little baby and my boyfriend and I lost her Sunday at 8:30pm. So thank you very much sweetie 💖💖💖
I am so sorry to hear this, you must have loved her very much and given her such a wonderful life filled with love and treats 🖤 ❤️
You look wonderful Luxeria! I would love it if you made some cooking videos, I am going back to eating plant-based this summer. 😀🌱
Unfortunately, I’ve been trying to use diets, exercise, anything I could to lose weight. But no matter what I do, no matter how little I eat, I will gain weight. I have Insulin Resistance, it causes you to gain weight and makes it close to impossible to lose the weight. Everyone says to just do a water diet or to eat one meal a day. Not even that has worked for me.
I’m proud of you Lux for being able to get yourself into a place where you felt happy!
I know I’m watching this a year late (I recently discovered you and have binged EVERYTHING)
But it’s so refreshing to hear someone talk about the side effects of drugs like mitrazipine.. I gained 25kg in around 7 months (absolutely crazy) but it’s just so nice to hear you talk about your journey and how you managed to lose the weight.
Thank you for being unashamedly you Lux 💕
Good Morning Lux! Firstly, you look fit and fresh! Secondly, I love your video - thank you for uploading and putting so much effort in your work. xx :)
Well done!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us 🖤it's a tough journey...but ur very inspiring!!! My weight has always been up and down!! I soooo needed to see this today!! U dnt know how much it has helped!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
well...you've made it!
Beautiful woman! So be proud of yourself. Thanks for sharing your Journey
Love this Lux! You look beautiful and I'm so happy that you're feeling better and more content within yourself.
Much Love, from Ontario, Canada🍁...Keli💖
Ohhh the joy of brain shivers... It's so horrible. Sorry to hear you went through this too. 😔
I started crying when You talked about Your Mother 🥺 because I have MS then finished crying and back to the video 😊
😂at one point I was taking citalopram but My Neurologist and I saw no inprovement In my depretion 😂 and now I am taking Magnesium valproate, sorry for My English I am dron México Normalmente habló español Love Your video(Roly’s Voice in My head every time I use that Word 😂)
I've been watching you since 2012 and have enjoyed the journey you've shared with us. You inspire me no matter your weight, you work hard and have done a lot to improve yourself. You are a bad ass, beautiful lady whose fierceness shines through so very brightly... you're also hilarious, charming, and amazingly talented! Thank you for sharing such a personal story. Love you and can't wait to continue the journey with you vicariously!
Thankyou so much RedRosesDead, I'm not going to lie it's definitely been a journey 😂 😂 I'm just happy people can relate and enjoy my content ☺ 🖤 ❤️ see you at the masterclass!
you are beautiful inside and out. I know I am VERY late to this video but I do follow you (not in a stalker way promise) and Roly on Instagram and girl you look AMAZING!!!!! so toned and I hope you have reached a stage where you are somewhat comfortable in your body. Love your videos . Found you after subscribing to Roly and you both have bought so much joy to me ( I am disabled mentally and physically and spend 99% of my time at home) and you both brighten up my days and keep me going on my worse days. You rock lady xx
Thank you for sharing this part of your journey ♥️
This is a great video Luxypoo, thank you for your vulnerability and for sharing this story with us. I can completely understand the pain and absolute frustration around psychiatric medication and the side effects of them; most specifically the brain shivers. They are the absolute worst!! Sending you my love always and I hope you are well 💜
I'm so sorry to hear you've had to go through all of this ❤️ so happy you're in a better place. Also - effexor is absolutely awful! I took it for a month and a half nearly 12 years ago and I'm STILL having side effects from it. I had brain shivers and restless leg syndrome so badly I could barely walk. I would also yawn compulsively. One day I yawned so much I actually fainted!
i am a new subscriber and binging on your videos. I really like your honesty.
I love so much the fact that you're so honest and at the same time trying to be fair in all occasions !! Thanx for sharing, I look up to you so much right now !! (and the rest of the time) ^_^ ♥
This was really informative, thank you.