My beautiful daughter I am So proud of you , I know it’s been a struggle for you for some time , and although you are always beautiful, always , I’m so happy that you are becoming so much healthier and are feeling so much better . You are doing it all the right way ! You are right it is not a quick fix , You got this ! You will help inspire so many people with your honesty . I’m beyond proud of you ! Love you !!
Aww I love you! Thank you so much, mama. That means a lot to me. A long way to go but it feels so good to have moved forward from those things. You’re the best 😭🤍🤍
I was bulimic for over 20 years. Life is too beautiful to not participate. Eat too much, gain weight: participate. Excercise, “control” your eating: participate. Life is short, fleeting. Participate. The person you are inside is the same, regardless of your appearance. Participate. Find people who value your heart and mind. Participate. Allow yourself to.
I'm only 3 minutes into this video but the self-awareness it takes to admit you were in denial for a while, it's just incredibly commendable. I've been there and it's taken me literal *years* to say that sentence to myself, just in my head!
Wow…thank you so much for this. And thank you for opening up to me, too! Nothing feels better than knowing there are others out there who truly get what you’re dealing with or going through. We’re stronger than we think! 🤍
Thank you for your vulnerability, Jessica. I really appreciate the way you framed this conversation, balancing the complexity of talking about weight loss with the pride of working toward your personal vision of health. As a person with a history of disordered eating who’s currently trying to redefine her relationship with food, I found this video to be like a warm hug. I am wishing you the absolute best on your journey. 🥰💜
Yes, same here!!! I was on a weight loss journey & lost 33 lbs. I then got covid for the first time, it completely threw me off, & now I have gained 19 lbs back.
Thank you SO much for sharing such a personal journey 🙏& congratulations on losing 22lbs! OMG girl, yes! 👏You are most definitely not alone. I've been struggling ever since the COVID lockdown with emotional eating. I put myself through graduate school during COVID while working a full-time job. I cut out my workouts as the Barre studio I attended was closed. The added stress increased my cravings for junk food 10-fold & I found myself eating late at night. 😥I will absolutely try intermittent fasting, return to eating healthy 80% of the time, and do regular workouts. 👍The thing is, I KNOW I feel so much better after I work out. I know what I need to do. Similar to you, I've been in denial and putting everything else first. Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone.
Thanks for sharing JESSICA! That was inspiring & I’m sure very hard to do knowing how vulnerable you made yourself on here! *I was close to 250lbs in 2021 & my “rock bottom” was seeing myself in photos from a family vacation to San Antonio! I have been on my journey over 3 years. I have lost around 55-60 pounds since ‘21. I have about 40-50 to go…& if it takes another 3 years…I’m okay with it ONLY because I haven’t gained weight BACK & I know it took close to 17 years to put it on. It isn’t gonna come off in a few months. *Good for you for declining Ozempic! It causes a lot of problems (I had stomach & digestive issues). I’m still pre-diabetic (A1C is 5.9) & I have hypothyroidism. So, I have some health concerns as to WHY I need to continue with weight loss! WE CAN DO IT!!! 🥳
You look beautiful! Perfect time as I'm walking on my treadmill. I have also been up in the same weight area as you (since I had my daughter 4 years ago) this baby fat won't go away! I also did eat at night while watching TV and that's a no go for me now! I have about 40 pounds to loose and I cannot wait! Water is also key like you said! Keep up the great work! ❤
You are already killing it!!! Just wanting to be your healthiest is the first and biggest step 🤍 We’ve got this. Being a mom in particular means that our bodies have gone through SO much. So I love encouraging moms to take that self care time back and love on ourselves too! I swear the night eating can be the cause for SO many terrible things!
@Pumpkinandgray yes!! My body hasn't been the same since 2018. But to feel the energy I had when I worked out I cannot wait for! The night eating in bed is the WORST. That was the big problem for me and not exercising. Luckily I just got my blood work last month and the doctor said it was excellent (this is prior to exercising). Do you have to get your blood work checked every so often? Or is it yearly since you lost the weight?
Thank you for being so real and opening up like you did. It is a very brave thing to do. I am also starting a weight loss journey and am taking your tips very seriously. I may just be a stranger on the internet, but I’m rooting for you and am proud of you
This made me smile! I truly cannot thank you enough 🤍 and please know, I am rooting for you! And I mean that. Remember, small wins add up. And you’re worth being healthy! Period!
Kinda random but I just found the brand “Black Widow Yoga” where I’ve been getting all my workout clothes, they’re right up your alley!! Spooky and witchy but make it fit 🖤🦇
I would just like to say I am proud of you and your approach to your fitness journey. You are right. It's not easy and it's not quick, but doing it the natural way will always be best. I just found your channel, and your videos are inspiring and magical! 🎃🎃
Less than 5 minutes in and I’m like 🤯 I am exactly where you were then, right now… it sucks and I’m trying to figure it out bc the weight/# will not go down…. 😭 but I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it!! Thank you for sharing!! 💕
I’m so glad you’re watching!! I have a LOT to learn still but I really hope this helps some. I’m always here 🤍and will keep sharing. You CAN do this. And will.
I can see how much happier you are and even the emotions of the process that you’ve gone through! You are such a light and I just wanted to let you know you are loved! Sending hugs from Toronto, Canada 🤍
This made me smile! I can’t thank you enough for your sweet words 🥹🤍 you all are just the best and I can’t even express how amazing it feels to have this magical community here!
The pride you show while talking about this journey is amazing! I completely agree, when it comes to your body it is so important to look at the health aspect, then the changes you will see are like the plus to that. We all start somewhere but finding the happiness in the benefits is something I have found really helps me while facing the challenges throughout my health journey. So very happy for you and can't wait to see you crush even more goals!! I love watching DITL videos, I think it would be great to see one that is updated with your new routines.
I absolutely love this! Your so brave to share your story! Thank you for your vulnerability! I’m 3 weeks in, and I have lost 9 lbs doing intermittent fasting and working out. I have a very long way to go, but I’ll get there!
First you are Beautiful! Just started following you last week. I want to say so much....but won't. This video is about you not myself. Thank you for sharing your story. I have struggled with weight since first child who is a bit older than you. I have lost...I have gained. Your story helps no matter what. Thank you!❤❤❤
Thank you SO much!! And no, it’s about all of us going through this 🤍 so sweet of you! But I know I’m not alone. It’s wild how many of us struggle with this. Sending you love. So glad you enjoyed this ✨
Intermittent fasting helped me get my binging in control but also I feel so much better doing it. Thank you for sharing your story - I’m in a similar boat right now and will be checking out that book you mentioned.
Your so brave for posting. I've often felt the way you do. I've started and stopped trying to be healthy so many times. I work from home so I sit all day long and then I'm so tired when I finish work that I can't think about exercising. So proud of you though❤
Thank you for this!!! 🤍 that can be the hardest. Working from home. I totally get that. Small wins are still wins. So even on my off days, I remind myself of that now.
So happy for you lovely, you’re glowing ❤ and it must be said I’ve always looked at you and seen you as so, so healthy. In a way that you’re put together, your life has structure, well styled, beautiful family, calm and curated home, and you’ve always had this really loving and caring energy that you give to others. Health is not always about weight but about so many other aspects of our life as well ❤ you’re doing so well
Erika, this just made my morning 🤍. I cannot thank you enough for your sweet words. I mean that! I hope you know how wildly inspiring YOU are. I think it and feel it every single time I see anything you share. Thank you for being such a gem! 🤍
I love hearing your story, thank you for sharing. I've lost weight over the last several months mostly due to a job change that has me more active. And even more recently, I've been pushing myself to make the effort to eat healthier foods. It takes discipline and it's worth it! 🧡🖤
I love that so much!!! Health is key. And looks different for everyone but eating better and being active are things our bodies will thank us or later 🤍 Thank you so much for being here!
Thisis video has helped me so much. Thank you for sharing!!! My story sounds exactly like yours. Last year, I was borderline needing cholesterol meds, my doctor told me if I lost weight, I could fix it, if not she was going to put me on meds. So I did well, lost 33 lbs, but then got covid for the first time, and it threw me off. So now I gained 19 lbs back & my doctors appointment is next week & I'm scared of the numbers. I've been having a problem binging, but this video is a real eye opener for me to get back to it. Thank you so much!!!❤
This was such good, solid and sound advice. Thank you for sharing. I am on a health journey as well and lost 40lbs and then stalled for months. I realize I have slipped into bad habits again. This video gives me the push to keep going.
That is SO huge and amazing!!! I’m glad this helped in some way. You’ve got this. 40 pounds is no joke. You worked hard for that and can absolutely get back to wherever you want to be 🤍 we’re in this together. Small wins!
Thank you so much for making this video! I am on a very similar journey (although I have much more to lose overall than you!) and resonate with everything you said! Getting mental health in check, rock bottom moment, recovering from binging-just all of it! I am down 32 lbs so far with about 70 more to go and you are helping to keep me inspired. You are doing absolutely amazing and I love how delicately and honestly you approached this whole topic. We got this!
Thank you for sharing! I know it was not easy. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your realness, and also how respectful you were. I believe I needed to hear a lot of what you said. Thank you!
Thank you for these sweet words 🤍 that means so much to me and I appreciate you being here! It’s so nice to have this amazing community and the support you all bring!
You look amazing! You’ve always looked amazing though! Please do a what I eat in a day video, but a realistic one. That would be so helpful! Keep up the great work!
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Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this realness. So inspiring. Thank you for sharing and for encouraging the rest of us that we can do it too 🖤🖤🖤
Really great job at turning your life around, and thank you for being vulnerable. I’ve been working out and maintained my weight for the past 10 years. All I can say is calories in and calories out. Don’t be lazy, don’t put blame on anything else, take responsibility and get moving. To touch on a couple things you said, I think black coffee should not interrupt your fasting since it does not have any calories. Sugar free does not mean free of calories. The best protein bars are Costco’s Kirklands ones. If you hit a plateau it means you need to increase your cardio or eat less calories or both. Try increasing the elevation and rate of the treadmill or extend your workout by 10 more mins every month. Good luck!
Is it just me..Or do you have a glow to you now? I am the heaviest I have ever been. I really need to get off my ass and do something. .. I weigh 175 I am 5'6. I remember being young eating whatever I wanted and not worrying about it! The good old days! I love water but I guess I don't drink enough. I love my coffee drinks. I have about two to three a day. Eek!! Damn, I love food! I always have! Good for you food, junk food chips and snack mixes are my favorite! *I would love to hear what you eat in a day's time. 💫YOU are amazing and an inspiration to us all in this spooky community. If I ever meet you I would probably cry. Hehe.. Love and light and all the GOOD VIBES!🧿Xoxo..
Appreciate you sharing your story! Keep doing what you feel is right for you, never any judgement! Your beautiful inside & out, glad you’re feeling happier and healthier 🤍🖤
This was such a great inspirational video! I have been trying to lose weight for a long time now and I have been consistently doing at home workouts for a long time now but haven’t seen a change in numbers and I know a lot of it is my eating which I feel like I don’t really eat bad but I do consume soda on a daily basis and that I believe is the enemy and why I can’t lose the weight I want. Thank you for sharing your journey and I am so happy that you were able to make the change ❤
Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet words! Remember-small steps matter. With any goal! And balance is completely key 🤍 I think slowly overtime we realize things we need more of or less of etc. I swear the intermittent fasting has just been so life changing for me. So appreciate you 🤍
Girl I cannot tell you how much this video inspired me! I’ve always wanted to try intermittent fasting but instead I’ve just continued to make excuses. This video really gave me the push to start making some changes! Thank you!! 🤍✨
You are looking amazing! Thank you for sharing. Our stories are very similar and I recently hit my rock bottom and ready to start making my health a priority. This was so motivational! ❤❤
Thank you so much, girlfriend! I am beyond proud of you! The first step is just seeing that things need to change. Celebrate all the small wins!! You’ve got this 🤍🤍
Thank you so much for sharing! Our stories sound similar. I realized I was overeating to deal with grief from losing my Dad. I was 185. I lost about 30 lbs but now I’m creeping back up and overwhelmed! This helped me get refocused and not let the same thing happen again. 🤎
First of all, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad 🤍 truly. I’m so glad this helped in some way. Please just remember you are not alone! And that small wins are still wins! And they add up to something long term. You’ve got this!! And I’m here
Yes, I remember you would talk about the thyroid. Happy that you're healthy and eating healthy too, because it does make and feel a difference. Thank you for sharing and don't give up! ❤
I love you 🧡 I am tearing up too. You are so real and relatable. I have shared some of my story with you on the gram but nothing was working for me. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring us.
I just love who you are! 🤍 thank you for this, love. It means more to me than you know. Sharing almost feels therapeutic and I think SO many of us can relate. always here for you! And love you!
@@Pumpkinandgray 100% agree. Most of us have been in your shoes in one way or the other and I’m all about everyone feeling comfortable in there own skin
So freaking proud of you babe! ✨ you’ve always been beautiful but I’m glad your starting to feel good in your skin 🖤 I’m sure this video was tough to make but you are so so inspiring 🥰🥰🥰
I’m so happy for you. I’m glad you are feeling better. Question - and if is this is too personal, no worries if you don’t want o answer. I’ve tried intermittent fasting in the past and have had major digestive issues right after I break my fast. I feel good other than that but just when I break my fast, I am in the bathroom for a long time with you know what 😆Because of this, I never really pushed through. I wondered if this is something people deal with at first but then it gets better as they go on. You seem like a very open person, so I’d thought I would ask! Well done, girl! ❤️
Hi babe! Thank you so much 🤍 and not at all. So yes! My stomach went through a lot at first 😂. And now it’s adjusted and honestly only gets upset if I eat something too fatty etc since I don’t do much of that anymore. But it did totally balance out! I’m sure everyone is different with that but it got a lot better for me!
Amazing 👏🏻 congratulations and thank you so much for sharing. I would love to hear and see more of your journey!! I have just started one too. I am only two weeks in and trying to figure it out. Trying to get all the pieces so I can put my puzzle together. I'm getting there, but still struggling some. And I love the Pure Protein bars, so delicious!!!
Thank you so much, love!!! I am here 🤍 a long way to go and a lot to learn but I am here. And we can do this! Remember, small steps are NOT small. Celebrate all the wins. No matter how big. Self care matters and we’re worth the time and energy this takes. I’ll definitely keep sharing more 🤍 And yay! I’m so glad you tried them. I feel like I’ve tried a ton and these are by far my favorites
Jess! You made me cry. I just want to give you a huge hug. You are so beautiful inside & out Jess. You are such an inspiration. So much so you inspired me to try Simple Life… so wish me luck my Lttl beautiful Chicky. 😬😝 I love you!
You are truly an inspiration! Thankyou for your transparency. I feel inspired by your journey so far and would definitely love continue to follow your tips and advice. I don’t have instagram so hope to see you here on RUclips ❤
Thank you so so much babe! 😭🤍 that means a lot to me. I will definitely continue sharing this journey and what I’m doing work out wise and eating, etc. here on RUclips. This community here is literally the best! 🥹
So so proud of you and happy for you! You always look great but I’m happy you FEEL great! I’d love for you to share some food ideas, I love new food ideas and healthy food ideas. PS love your necklace!
They really do! Hands down best ones I’ve tried. Have one on me right now lol. And of course! Honestly cannot thank you all enough for being such a supportive community for me 😭🤍
Thank you so much for this! It feels so great to share with the community of people here who are beyond sweet and supportive! My necklace is from Ascend in Salem 🤍 but you can shop online, too!
Thank you for sharing your experiences about weight loss and emotions, it helps me to understand myself why its hard to lose weight . Finally now that I found your channel and was surprised to hear the discussions on intermitant fasting and the water also the food amounts. That makes sense. I am going through the same situation like yours too. I hope you will do well. 💜
Thank you so much, love. I’m always here! I have a lot of learning to do and a long way to go but I’m here! You’ve got this. Remember-small steps take you the furthest. And you’re worth it. PERIOD 🤍
@@Pumpkinandgray thank you love🖤 you definitely inspired me and when you said you made excuses for yourself I said that’s me. I make excuses no matter my health problems I could definitely change it. It’s our time girlie and I am so happy to have someone who relates to me🖤 also coffee and a primer protein shake is so yummy
I’ve never really struggled with my weight much but my mental health is a daily struggle for me. I look forward to each of your videos bc I feel like we could be good friends. I love everything fall and Halloween. I want to visit Salem so bad but I live in Arkansas so I’m still working on getting to go someday. 🩶
Try a citrus fennel salad with some nuts of your choice & the green goddess dressing from TJ’s! Fennel is great for bloating and tastes amazing, you can also roast them!
Omg this hits home for me iv been struggling so much with my weight and i just teared up😢 because your sooo right and i want to do better and you just inspired me so much and whar was the book called that you were talking about i want to check it out?
Thank you so much, love! Just know, even when it feels isolating, you are not alone!! The book is Level Up by Rob Dial. The audio is best but hard copy would do the trick too!! You’ve got this!
Evening snacking is my downfall 🙈 my husbands and I chill on the couch watching tv for a few hours every night and we are so snacky then 🙈 I know we need to do better, but it’s so hard to stick with it.
My weight is down alot of years i have loss 20 something pounds i started weight loss journey ever since 2014. Long time ago i used to deal with fatty liver and my doctor told me about it. I used to be addicted to mountain dew i think that bad soda did mess up my liver i have to give up what i loved then it's hard but now alot of years i didn't drink mountain dew my addiction stop. What i do i just drink water or a diet soda well now I started to love diet cherry Pepsi. Im good now and im healthy now and im strong too
As a new mom, I've been having trouble trying to figure out when to try and work out. I never know when he's going to go to sleep or wake up. Any recommendations? Also, I just want to let people know that thyroid medicine will not make you lose weight. I've been on it for 20 years. Exercise is the only way to lose with hypothyroidism.
Thank you, love! See! Even that. In my mind it was my KEY. I was so wrong. So I would truly show yourself SO much grace right now. Squeeze in little workouts where you can and walk with the baby as much as possible. With spring coming, maybe aim for one nice walk outside a day with the stroller. Walking is HUGE. But when they’re at those stages where sleep is random, you have so much on your plate. I remember neeeeeeding those moments to clean or shower or eat or rest. And that comes first during that hard time 🤍 you’re doing amazing!
It is hard just to squeeze in things like a shower. I like the going for a walk idea. I can't wait to get a bit of uninterrupted sleep in the future. I joined the gym, but have only gone once a week, which helps, but isn't going to produce consistent results. Hope you're having a great day. I really enjoyed this video, and thank you for the lovely response 😊
I am struggling with my weight as well i havent been able to get under 200 pounds, i go to gym , but my poor eating habits are not helping. My cousin told me of fasting but i dont really understand it how to go about it. Do u know where i can learn more or how to do fasting
This is such as awesome transformation! I’m so glad you turned down that offer! We don’t know all of the side effects to that stuff and you have kids to take care of…you can’t risk your health. And look at you doing it all on your own. 🤎
Hope this video helps to inspire you in some way 🤍 even if not weight loss related.
We are magical beings capable of SO much!
My beautiful daughter I am So proud of you , I know it’s been a struggle for you for some time , and although you are always beautiful, always , I’m so happy that you are becoming so much healthier and are feeling so much better . You are doing it all the right way ! You are right it is not a quick fix , You got this ! You will help inspire so many people with your honesty . I’m beyond proud of you ! Love you !!
Aww I love you! Thank you so much, mama. That means a lot to me. A long way to go but it feels so good to have moved forward from those things.
You’re the best 😭🤍🤍
I was bulimic for over 20 years. Life is too beautiful to not participate. Eat too much, gain weight: participate. Excercise, “control” your eating: participate. Life is short, fleeting. Participate. The person you are inside is the same, regardless of your appearance. Participate. Find people who value your heart and mind. Participate. Allow yourself to.
I'm only 3 minutes into this video but the self-awareness it takes to admit you were in denial for a while, it's just incredibly commendable. I've been there and it's taken me literal *years* to say that sentence to myself, just in my head!
Wow…thank you so much for this. And thank you for opening up to me, too! Nothing feels better than knowing there are others out there who truly get what you’re dealing with or going through.
We’re stronger than we think! 🤍
Thank you for your vulnerability, Jessica. I really appreciate the way you framed this conversation, balancing the complexity of talking about weight loss with the pride of working toward your personal vision of health. As a person with a history of disordered eating who’s currently trying to redefine her relationship with food, I found this video to be like a warm hug. I am wishing you the absolute best on your journey. 🥰💜
Thank you for sharing❤ I have also been struggling post covid and gained 20 pounds. My story is similar to yours. Way to go!!
Thank you so much! 🤍 and I’m so sorry that you were dealing with that. Life can definitely throw us some difficult times. We’ve got this!!
Yes, same here!!! I was on a weight loss journey & lost 33 lbs. I then got covid for the first time, it completely threw me off, & now I have gained 19 lbs back.
I’m on a weight loss journey myself. I have been struggling lately, but you have inspired me to get back on track. ❤
This makes me so happy 🤍 you’ve got this! Remember to celebrate the small wins. They all add up! You’re worth it!
Thank you SO much for sharing such a personal journey 🙏& congratulations on losing 22lbs! OMG girl, yes! 👏You are most definitely not alone. I've been struggling ever since the COVID lockdown with emotional eating. I put myself through graduate school during COVID while working a full-time job. I cut out my workouts as the Barre studio I attended was closed. The added stress increased my cravings for junk food 10-fold & I found myself eating late at night. 😥I will absolutely try intermittent fasting, return to eating healthy 80% of the time, and do regular workouts. 👍The thing is, I KNOW I feel so much better after I work out. I know what I need to do. Similar to you, I've been in denial and putting everything else first. Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone.
Thanks for sharing JESSICA! That was inspiring & I’m sure very hard to do knowing how vulnerable you made yourself on here! *I was close to 250lbs in 2021 & my “rock bottom” was seeing myself in photos from a family vacation to San Antonio! I have been on my journey over 3 years. I have lost around 55-60 pounds since ‘21. I have about 40-50 to go…& if it takes another 3 years…I’m okay with it ONLY because I haven’t gained weight BACK & I know it took close to 17 years to put it on. It isn’t gonna come off in a few months. *Good for you for declining Ozempic! It causes a lot of problems (I had stomach & digestive issues). I’m still pre-diabetic (A1C is 5.9) & I have hypothyroidism. So, I have some health concerns as to WHY I need to continue with weight loss! WE CAN DO IT!!! 🥳
I'm glad you're feeling better. Intermittant fasting is the only way to go!
Thank you so much, babe! It’s wild to hear how many people have success with it! It seems to be key here 🤍🤍
You look beautiful! Perfect time as I'm walking on my treadmill. I have also been up in the same weight area as you (since I had my daughter 4 years ago) this baby fat won't go away! I also did eat at night while watching TV and that's a no go for me now! I have about 40 pounds to loose and I cannot wait! Water is also key like you said! Keep up the great work! ❤
You are already killing it!!! Just wanting to be your healthiest is the first and biggest step 🤍
We’ve got this. Being a mom in particular means that our bodies have gone through SO much. So I love encouraging moms to take that self care time back and love on ourselves too!
I swear the night eating can be the cause for SO many terrible things!
@Pumpkinandgray yes!! My body hasn't been the same since 2018. But to feel the energy I had when I worked out I cannot wait for!
The night eating in bed is the WORST. That was the big problem for me and not exercising. Luckily I just got my blood work last month and the doctor said it was excellent (this is prior to exercising). Do you have to get your blood work checked every so often? Or is it yearly since you lost the weight?
Thank you for being so real and opening up like you did. It is a very brave thing to do. I am also starting a weight loss journey and am taking your tips very seriously. I may just be a stranger on the internet, but I’m rooting for you and am proud of you
This made me smile! I truly cannot thank you enough 🤍 and please know, I am rooting for you! And I mean that. Remember, small wins add up. And you’re worth being healthy! Period!
Kinda random but I just found the brand “Black Widow Yoga” where I’ve been getting all my workout clothes, they’re right up your alley!! Spooky and witchy but make it fit 🖤🦇
Oh my gosh! I just looked them up and will definitely be ordering. Thank you SO much!!! Their pieces are gorgeous 🖤
So very proud of you!! You’re absolutely glowing, and look amazing! Putting in all the hard work is paying off 🖤
Thank you SO much for that, my gorgeous love!!! Means more than you know 😭🖤
Thank you so much for being so kind and honest! I’m so happy for you and I hope you feel as wonderful as you look!
I would just like to say I am proud of you and your approach to your fitness journey. You are right. It's not easy and it's not quick, but doing it the natural way will always be best. I just found your channel, and your videos are inspiring and magical! 🎃🎃
Thank you SO much for this! That truly means more than you know 🤍
And also-thank you so much for being here and watching. SO happy to hear you’re enjoying my channel 🖤👻
Less than 5 minutes in and I’m like 🤯 I am exactly where you were then, right now… it sucks and I’m trying to figure it out bc the weight/# will not go down…. 😭 but I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it!! Thank you for sharing!! 💕
I’m so glad you’re watching!! I have a LOT to learn still but I really hope this helps some. I’m always here 🤍and will keep sharing.
You CAN do this. And will.
You are so beautiful no matter what size you are! You have such a beautiful face🥰😘 but I'm glad you are doing what makes you feel better🥰
This was so sweet! Thank you so, so much babe! 🤍 it definitely feels great to focus on health over numbers for once! Lol
I can see how much happier you are and even the emotions of the process that you’ve gone through! You are such a light and I just wanted to let you know you are loved! Sending hugs from Toronto, Canada 🤍
This made me smile! I can’t thank you enough for your sweet words 🥹🤍 you all are just the best and I can’t even express how amazing it feels to have this magical community here!
The pride you show while talking about this journey is amazing! I completely agree, when it comes to your body it is so important to look at the health aspect, then the changes you will see are like the plus to that. We all start somewhere but finding the happiness in the benefits is something I have found really helps me while facing the challenges throughout my health journey. So very happy for you and can't wait to see you crush even more goals!!
I love watching DITL videos, I think it would be great to see one that is updated with your new routines.
I absolutely love this! Your so brave to share your story! Thank you for your vulnerability! I’m 3 weeks in, and I have lost 9 lbs doing intermittent fasting and working out. I have a very long way to go, but I’ll get there!
That is AMAZING!!! You’re killing it 🤍 seriously so proud of you. And thank you so, so much for your sweet words. We’re in this together!
First you are Beautiful!
Just started following you last week. I want to say so much....but won't. This video is about you not myself.
Thank you for sharing your story.
I have struggled with weight since first child who is a bit older than you. I have lost...I have gained. Your story helps no matter what.
Thank you!❤❤❤
Thank you SO much!! And no, it’s about all of us going through this 🤍 so sweet of you! But I know I’m not alone. It’s wild how many of us struggle with this. Sending you love. So glad you enjoyed this ✨
Intermittent fasting helped me get my binging in control but also I feel so much better doing it. Thank you for sharing your story - I’m in a similar boat right now and will be checking out that book you mentioned.
Your so brave for posting. I've often felt the way you do. I've started and stopped trying to be healthy so many times. I work from home so I sit all day long and then I'm so tired when I finish work that I can't think about exercising. So proud of you though❤
Thank you for this!!! 🤍 that can be the hardest. Working from home. I totally get that. Small wins are still wins. So even on my off days, I remind myself of that now.
So happy for you lovely, you’re glowing ❤ and it must be said I’ve always looked at you and seen you as so, so healthy. In a way that you’re put together, your life has structure, well styled, beautiful family, calm and curated home, and you’ve always had this really loving and caring energy that you give to others. Health is not always about weight but about so many other aspects of our life as well ❤ you’re doing so well
Erika, this just made my morning 🤍. I cannot thank you enough for your sweet words. I mean that!
I hope you know how wildly inspiring YOU are. I think it and feel it every single time I see anything you share.
Thank you for being such a gem! 🤍
I love hearing your story, thank you for sharing. I've lost weight over the last several months mostly due to a job change that has me more active. And even more recently, I've been pushing myself to make the effort to eat healthier foods. It takes discipline and it's worth it! 🧡🖤
I love that so much!!! Health is key. And looks different for everyone but eating better and being active are things our bodies will thank us or later 🤍
Thank you so much for being here!
The most beautiful soul inside and out! Proud of you 👏 🧡
This means so much to me 😭🖤 thank you, love! Proud of you!!!
@@Pumpkinandgray also… you’re making me want to cut my hair again 😅
Thisis video has helped me so much. Thank you for sharing!!! My story sounds exactly like yours. Last year, I was borderline needing cholesterol meds, my doctor told me if I lost weight, I could fix it, if not she was going to put me on meds. So I did well, lost 33 lbs, but then got covid for the first time, and it threw me off. So now I gained 19 lbs back & my doctors appointment is next week & I'm scared of the numbers. I've been having a problem binging, but this video is a real eye opener for me to get back to it. Thank you so much!!!❤
This was such good, solid and sound advice. Thank you for sharing. I am on a health journey as well and lost 40lbs and then stalled for months. I realize I have slipped into bad habits again. This video gives me the push to keep going.
That is SO huge and amazing!!! I’m glad this helped in some way. You’ve got this. 40 pounds is no joke. You worked hard for that and can absolutely get back to wherever you want to be 🤍 we’re in this together. Small wins!
Thank you so much for making this video! I am on a very similar journey (although I have much more to lose overall than you!) and resonate with everything you said! Getting mental health in check, rock bottom moment, recovering from binging-just all of it! I am down 32 lbs so far with about 70 more to go and you are helping to keep me inspired. You are doing absolutely amazing and I love how delicately and honestly you approached this whole topic. We got this!
Girl, I been waiting for this video thank your for putting this video out it helps us out.
So proud of you!! You look great and can tell you feel so much better!! You're doing amazing!! ❤
Thank you so, so much for that!! I truly do. I appreciate your support and you being here so much 🤍🤍
Thank you for sharing! I know it was not easy. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your realness, and also how respectful you were. I believe I needed to hear a lot of what you said. Thank you!
Thank you for these sweet words 🤍 that means so much to me and I appreciate you being here! It’s so nice to have this amazing community and the support you all bring!
You look amazing! You’ve always looked amazing though! Please do a what I eat in a day video, but a realistic one. That would be so helpful! Keep up the great work!
Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this realness. So inspiring. Thank you for sharing and for encouraging the rest of us that we can do it too 🖤🖤🖤
Really great job at turning your life around, and thank you for being vulnerable. I’ve been working out and maintained my weight for the past 10 years. All I can say is calories in and calories out. Don’t be lazy, don’t put blame on anything else, take responsibility and get moving.
To touch on a couple things you said, I think black coffee should not interrupt your fasting since it does not have any calories. Sugar free does not mean free of calories. The best protein bars are Costco’s Kirklands ones. If you hit a plateau it means you need to increase your cardio or eat less calories or both. Try increasing the elevation and rate of the treadmill or extend your workout by 10 more mins every month. Good luck!
I currently weigh 180 and I feel so big, I was meant to watch this video :) thank you!
Thank you for willing to be vulnerable to make other people feel inspired and not alone ❤
Thanks for Sharing! You look Gorgeous as always! I've been trying to lose some weight after eating a lot over the Holidays, and it can be tuff!
Is it just me..Or do you have a glow to you now?
I am the heaviest I have ever been. I really need to get off my ass and do something. .. I weigh 175 I am 5'6. I remember being young eating whatever I wanted and not worrying about it! The good old days!
I love water but I guess I don't drink enough. I love my coffee drinks. I have about two to three a day. Eek!! Damn, I love food! I always have! Good for you food, junk food chips and snack mixes are my favorite!
*I would love to hear what you eat in a day's time.
💫YOU are amazing and an inspiration to us all in this spooky community. If I ever meet you I would probably cry. Hehe..
Love and light and all the GOOD VIBES!🧿Xoxo..
I relate to SOOO much of this and am so freaking proud of you!!!!
Thank you SO much, love!!! 😭🤍
Appreciate you sharing your story! Keep doing what you feel is right for you, never any judgement! Your beautiful inside & out, glad you’re feeling happier and healthier 🤍🖤
Thank you SO much for this 😭🖤 gosh that means so much. We have the best community here and I’m so glad you’re a part of it!!
i am SOOOOO beyond proud of you❤ beautiful then and now. i'm so glad you're sharing this it's so inspiring! love you girl ❤
I love YOU! Thank you so much babe and the feeling is beyond mutual!!! 🤍 so proud of you!
Congratulations on your weight loss journey. 🎉 I’d love to hear more about your weight loss journey.
Thank you so, so much 🤍 and I will definitely share more. I’d love to do what I eat in a day videos and some workout things sprinkled in!
So happy for you :) It's mainly diet! Calories in, calories out.
This was such a great inspirational video! I have been trying to lose weight for a long time now and I have been consistently doing at home workouts for a long time now but haven’t seen a change in numbers and I know a lot of it is my eating which I feel like I don’t really eat bad but I do consume soda on a daily basis and that I believe is the enemy and why I can’t lose the weight I want. Thank you for sharing your journey and I am so happy that you were able to make the change ❤
Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet words! Remember-small steps matter. With any goal! And balance is completely key 🤍 I think slowly overtime we realize things we need more of or less of etc.
I swear the intermittent fasting has just been so life changing for me.
So appreciate you 🤍
I finally got to watch this! Inspirational video , thanks for sharing 🖤
Girl I cannot tell you how much this video inspired me! I’ve always wanted to try intermittent fasting but instead I’ve just continued to make excuses. This video really gave me the push to start making some changes! Thank you!! 🤍✨
You are looking amazing! Thank you for sharing. Our stories are very similar and I recently hit my rock bottom and ready to start making my health a priority. This was so motivational! ❤❤
Thank you so much, girlfriend! I am beyond proud of you! The first step is just seeing that things need to change. Celebrate all the small wins!! You’ve got this 🤍🤍
Thank you so much for sharing! Our stories sound similar. I realized I was overeating to deal with grief from losing my Dad. I was 185. I lost about 30 lbs but now I’m creeping back up and overwhelmed! This helped me get refocused and not let the same thing happen again. 🤎
First of all, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad 🤍 truly.
I’m so glad this helped in some way. Please just remember you are not alone! And that small wins are still wins! And they add up to something long term. You’ve got this!! And I’m here
Yes, I remember you would talk about the thyroid. Happy that you're healthy and eating healthy too, because it does make and feel a difference. Thank you for sharing and don't give up! ❤
I love you 🧡 I am tearing up too. You are so real and relatable. I have shared some of my story with you on the gram but nothing was working for me. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring us.
I just love who you are! 🤍 thank you for this, love. It means more to me than you know.
Sharing almost feels therapeutic and I think SO many of us can relate. always here for you! And love you!
@@Pumpkinandgray 100% agree. Most of us have been in your shoes in one way or the other and I’m all about everyone feeling comfortable in there own skin
So freaking proud of you babe! ✨ you’ve always been beautiful but I’m glad your starting to feel good in your skin 🖤 I’m sure this video was tough to make but you are so so inspiring 🥰🥰🥰
I’m so happy for you. I’m glad you are feeling better. Question - and if is this is too personal, no worries if you don’t want o answer. I’ve tried intermittent fasting in the past and have had major digestive issues right after I break my fast. I feel good other than that but just when I break my fast, I am in the bathroom for a long time with you know what 😆Because of this, I never really pushed through. I wondered if this is something people deal with at first but then it gets better as they go on. You seem like a very open person, so I’d thought I would ask! Well done, girl! ❤️
Hi babe! Thank you so much 🤍 and not at all. So yes! My stomach went through a lot at first 😂. And now it’s adjusted and honestly only gets upset if I eat something too fatty etc since I don’t do much of that anymore. But it did totally balance out! I’m sure everyone is different with that but it got a lot better for me!
You go girl 👏🏼👏🏼 would love to see more content on your transformation!!
Thank you, love!! I can definitely do that. I’d love to some what I eat in a day, workout type things sprinkled in 🤍
Congrats Jess!! 🎉 I love health and fitness and would love to see more of your journey on here! ♥️
Thank you SO much, Ashley!! Means the world to me 🤍 and I will absolutely keep sharing here!
Amazing 👏🏻 congratulations and thank you so much for sharing. I would love to hear and see more of your journey!! I have just started one too. I am only two weeks in and trying to figure it out. Trying to get all the pieces so I can put my puzzle together. I'm getting there, but still struggling some. And I love the Pure Protein bars, so delicious!!!
Thank you so much, love!!! I am here 🤍 a long way to go and a lot to learn but I am here. And we can do this!
Remember, small steps are NOT small. Celebrate all the wins. No matter how big. Self care matters and we’re worth the time and energy this takes. I’ll definitely keep sharing more 🤍
And yay! I’m so glad you tried them. I feel like I’ve tried a ton and these are by far my favorites
So happy for you and your journey! So proud of your bravery and honesty!! You are an inspiration to people struggling with this! ❤❤
Thank you SO much for these sweet words 😭🖤 that means so much to me!!
@@Pumpkinandgray❤❤
Jess! You made me cry. I just want to give you a huge hug. You are so beautiful inside & out Jess. You are such an inspiration. So much so you inspired me to try Simple Life… so wish me luck my Lttl beautiful Chicky. 😬😝 I love you!
You're SO inspiring!! Thank you for sharing your story! 😍✨️
Thank you SO much for these sweet words 🤍 means more than you know!!
I need to lose a ton of weight!! Good job on the weight loss and fresh new mindset ❤
Thank you so much, love!! 🤍 small wins add up! I think focusing on health has helped the most! So appreciate you
@Pumpkinandgray Your very welcome!! Yes one step at a time!
You are truly an inspiration! Thankyou for your transparency. I feel inspired by your journey so far and would definitely love continue to follow your tips and advice. I don’t have instagram so hope to see you here on RUclips ❤
Thank you so so much babe! 😭🤍 that means a lot to me. I will definitely continue sharing this journey and what I’m doing work out wise and eating, etc. here on RUclips.
This community here is literally the best! 🥹
So so proud of you and happy for you! You always look great but I’m happy you FEEL great!
I’d love for you to share some food ideas, I love new food ideas and healthy food ideas.
PS love your necklace!
Think protein bars are great too! They taste like a candy bar. Thank you for being vulnerable with us and sharing your story🖤
They really do! Hands down best ones I’ve tried. Have one on me right now lol. And of course! Honestly cannot thank you all enough for being such a supportive community for me 😭🤍
Thanks for sharing your journey. I’m going through a similar weightless loss journey and this is definitely some inspiration I needed today 😊!
Thank you for baring your soul in this way 🤍 it’s beautiful. Sending you love.
Ps where is your gorgeous necklace from?
Thank you so much for this! It feels so great to share with the community of people here who are beyond sweet and supportive!
My necklace is from Ascend in Salem 🤍 but you can shop online, too!
Thank you for sharing your experiences about weight loss and emotions, it helps me to understand myself why its hard to lose weight . Finally now that I found your channel and was surprised to hear the discussions on intermitant fasting and the water also the food amounts. That makes sense. I am going through the same situation like yours too. I hope you will do well. 💜
So inspirational 🖤 I relate to you so much and I am ready to make a change.
Thank you so much, love. I’m always here! I have a lot of learning to do and a long way to go but I’m here! You’ve got this. Remember-small steps take you the furthest. And you’re worth it. PERIOD 🤍
@@Pumpkinandgray thank you love🖤 you definitely inspired me and when you said you made excuses for yourself I said that’s me. I make excuses no matter my health problems I could definitely change it. It’s our time girlie and I am so happy to have someone who relates to me🖤 also coffee and a primer protein shake is so yummy
So proud of you!! You are such an inspiration in so many ways!! 🩶💜
Thank you SO, so much for those sweet words. Means so much to me 😭🤍🤍✨
I’ve never really struggled with my weight much but my mental health is a daily struggle for me. I look forward to each of your videos bc I feel like we could be good friends. I love everything fall and Halloween. I want to visit Salem so bad but I live in Arkansas so I’m still working on getting to go someday. 🩶
Super happy for you, Jess! 👏
The tears in my eyes… your story is a little more intense than mine but also similar and it’s touching my soul. Good for you🎉hope to join you soon🤍
Thank you for the protein bar recommendation!! It’s SO hard to find the good ones.
Try a citrus fennel salad with some nuts of your choice & the green goddess dressing from TJ’s! Fennel is great for bloating and tastes amazing, you can also roast them!
Just took a screenshot of this! I absolutely will 🤍 thank you babe!! I need all the help I can get with bloating lol
Thanks for sharing your journey, you gave so much good advice 🩷
I’m so happy to hear this!! You all are amazing and I’m so glad I opened up here 😭🤍🤍
Omg this hits home for me iv been struggling so much with my weight and i just teared up😢 because your sooo right and i want to do better and you just inspired me so much and whar was the book called that you were talking about i want to check it out?
Thank you so much, love! Just know, even when it feels isolating, you are not alone!! The book is Level Up by Rob Dial. The audio is best but hard copy would do the trick too!! You’ve got this!
Congrats on your breakthrough! Who is the author of the book you read?
Thank you so, so much!! 🤍 Rob Dial. Such an amazing book. If you can do the audio, it’s even better!
Thank you for sharing your journey! Super inspiring!
How long into your journey until you started seeing the scale change?
Evening snacking is my downfall 🙈 my husbands and I chill on the couch watching tv for a few hours every night and we are so snacky then 🙈 I know we need to do better, but it’s so hard to stick with it.
Well done on your health journey. I would love to see you’re meals and day in the life’s 🧡🕸️🐈⬛
Thank you so much, babe!!! 🤍 I will definitely do both of those. Cannot wait to share. ✨
I love you 😊
Glad you found the balance and are enjoying life ♥️
Thank you so much for sharing 🖤
🤍 thank you for watching! Feels good to share this journey ☺️
This was a great and inspirational video thank you
Thank you so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed it 🤍
How tall are you? You look amazing and I’m so glad you’re feeling so much better too!
Thank you so much! 🤍 I am 5’4! (Slightly under but close enough lol)
Congrats on ur weight loss goals! ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing
Of course! Thank you for watching! 🤍
Can I ask the author of the book Level Up? Is it Rob Dial? You’re an inspiration!!! 💕💕💕
Thank you for sharing ❤
Of course! Feels therapeutic in a way 🤍 I appreciate you watching!!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are an inspiration. What protein powder do you use? Every time I try one it tastes like chalk. 😂
My weight is down alot of years i have loss 20 something pounds i started weight loss journey ever since 2014. Long time ago i used to deal with fatty liver and my doctor told me about it. I used to be addicted to mountain dew i think that bad soda did mess up my liver i have to give up what i loved then it's hard but now alot of years i didn't drink mountain dew my addiction stop. What i do i just drink water or a diet soda well now I started to love diet cherry Pepsi. Im good now and im healthy now and im strong too
Thank you for this❤ did i miss the author's name?
Ahh sorry! Not sure if I said it but I linked it. It’s Rob Dial 🤍 the best!
As a new mom, I've been having trouble trying to figure out when to try and work out. I never know when he's going to go to sleep or wake up. Any recommendations? Also, I just want to let people know that thyroid medicine will not make you lose weight. I've been on it for 20 years. Exercise is the only way to lose with hypothyroidism.
Thank you, love! See! Even that. In my mind it was my KEY. I was so wrong.
So I would truly show yourself SO much grace right now. Squeeze in little workouts where you can and walk with the baby as much as possible. With spring coming, maybe aim for one nice walk outside a day with the stroller. Walking is HUGE. But when they’re at those stages where sleep is random, you have so much on your plate. I remember neeeeeeding those moments to clean or shower or eat or rest. And that comes first during that hard time 🤍 you’re doing amazing!
It is hard just to squeeze in things like a shower. I like the going for a walk idea. I can't wait to get a bit of uninterrupted sleep in the future. I joined the gym, but have only gone once a week, which helps, but isn't going to produce consistent results. Hope you're having a great day. I really enjoyed this video, and thank you for the lovely response 😊
I am struggling with my weight as well i havent been able to get under 200 pounds, i go to gym , but my poor eating habits are not helping. My cousin told me of fasting but i dont really understand it how to go about it. Do u know where i can learn more or how to do fasting
Amen sister. Not to mention u less you change your mindset and your lifestyle you quit the shots or the “diet” or quick fix and it will all come back
Please please do not use BMI to judge yourself and caution taking advice from anyone using it as a good scientific measure of health.
This is such as awesome transformation! I’m so glad you turned down that offer! We don’t know all of the side effects to that stuff and you have kids to take care of…you can’t risk your health. And look at you doing it all on your own. 🤎
Thank you for sayin all of this 🩷 You are very inspiring🩷 I can’t totally relate🩷
Thank you so much!! I’m glad I shared with you all. The most supportive community. We’re all in it together 🤍🤍🤍✨
Yes for sure 🩷 I sent you a e-mail your video really did inspire me to get moving 😊🩷