STARTING MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY... my plan to lose 100+ pounds
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Hi all! Today I'm going to be sharing an introduction to my weight loss/health journey. I'll be sharing progress on this channel as well as grocery hauls, meal preps, and weight loss vlogs. I hope that you enjoy!
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Thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable on camera. Weight, body shape, and body image is such a deeply personal and potentially painful subject to address when you are struggling, yet remains so stigmatized and polarizing that often people won’t allow their internal strife to be voiced and heard due to the, hopefully, minority of listeners who do not react in a supportive, understating, and loving manner. It’s so easy to deflect and ignore, but there before the grace of God - we should all have an inherent mirror we need to look in to in order to pause and reflect on our on different journey paths in life without casting judgement on others because no one is without their own personal struggle or, more often the case, struggles. I wish you nothing but happiness and peace on your journey.
It really is. So many of us have the same struggles, but we tend to not talk about them! Thank you so much for your kind words
I have a feeling that no matter what you set your mind to...your going to do amazing! ❤ I will be cheering you on and also working right along with you girl!
you're too sweet friend thank you so much! Same to you and your goals. I am here rooting for you always!
My friend, you are beautiful regardless of how you feel about your image because of your heart! 💜 I’m proud of you for getting to a place where you’re ready to tackle your goals! We are all our own worst critics. I’m here cheering you on every step of the way! 🎉👏🏻😊
awe thanks Stef! You're an amazing friend and I'm blessed to know you
Alexis I am cheering you on, you can do this. Someone once said to me, you ignore your health to make wealth and then when you get older you spend all your wealth for your health. I quit my full time job a few months ago because I was able to and took a part time job because I was so stressed out and knew my health and family was being affected by it. So as someone who really gets where you’re coming from, I am cheering you on big time. 🎉🎉🎉 Alexis so proud of you for sharing and being open. We need more people like you on Yourube being real and talking about real issues. ❤
awe Aubrey that is so kind of you to say! It means the world to me truly. I'm glad you were able to make choices to prioritize your health and your family. We can't get the time back!
Thank you, for sharing this vulnerable side of your life, with the community. You're a beautiful person inside and out and God made you this way, because he knows, that YOU can overcome this struggle in your life. The fact that you want to post this content, is an extension of God wanting to help others, through YOU and these kinds of videos. Continue to be you and the light you are, because you're an inspiration to so many people including me. Xo❤
awe Jason you have me in tears!!! lol you are so sweet and i'm so grateful for you and your friendship!
Good morning, Alexis! Congratulations to you for making this decision and being brave enough to share here! I have struggled all my life with weight too and maybe your videos will inspire me as well! Regarding knee pain, I have struggled with it since my mid 30s. Throwing out a couple things that helped me, if you’re interested. Losing weight for sure will help. But also strengthening targeted muscles that support the knees makes a huge difference. Consider going to a physical therapist that can show you the specific exercises that will strengthen the right muscles. Also, hiking has made a huge difference for me. I’m not sure the terrain by you and if you have some hiking trails. But I had also recently developed other issues in my hip, and the muscle strengthening that comes with hiking has made a huge difference. I had an orthopedic surgeon tell me I needed surgery. Now I’m almost pain free. Sorry for rambling.
I’m excited for you for making this decision. I know how hard it is and I’m here to support you! You got this!!
Honestly Jenny I never would have even considered a physical therapist. Thank you so much for that suggestion. You are so right! We have a lot of great hiking trails around here. I've been more hit and miss with them this summer because the dang ticks have been so bad, but something I hope so enjoy more this fall. I'm so glad you are pain free. Thank you for your support my friend!
@@AlexisSchlueter Hey Alexis! You’re welcome! Anything to help make the journey easier! If you were near me, I’d recommend my physical therapist. He’s fantastic!
This is an incredible video. It’s so beautiful to see this part of your life and grateful for your vulnerability, which shows just how powerful you really are. What’s really inspiring and a great approach to hear is that you are taking care of all of you and approaching your health and wellness goal from a mental health standpoint along with physical weight loss. Balance is so important. I feel that I am able to connect with you so much in this moment. I am 5’2 and my weight was 270+ on March 13, 2022. That was the day I realized that if I didn’t put myself first, mentally and physically, I wasn’t going to see my 40’s. In my journey it really has been an awakening of self-love and self-care. Bravo beautiful lady, and I am so excited to connect with you on your journey through RUclips 🎉🫶🏻🐶
Emily thank you so much for all of those kind words and also sharing your story! I'm so thrilled for your success and that you have been able to put yourself first. I am proud to know you!
It takes a tremendous amount of courage and dedication to put out a video like this. I, for one, am very grateful for your willingness to do so. There's no way you can ever know how many lives you touch, or the difference you make in someone's life, this side of heaven.
My weight is currently at about 175 lbs rounded up. For perspective, I'm about 4', 11" tall - so I'm as round as I am tall. I've struggled with my weight all of my adult life. I'm in my early 60's, and have a chronic back pain issue I've been dealing with for years. That's no excuse though for letting myself get into this condition. I could not walk a mile right now if my life depended on it. That needs to change.
You have inspired me to stop and take a close look at what's really going on, and to make the necessary changes to live a more healthy life. The time for inactivity, a sedentary life style, laziness, and completely ignoring my weight problem...is over. I have two grandchildren I adore, and they love me so much. The time for change is now.
One other thing: the truth of the matter is - you could have chosen to go on this journey in private, without sharing it here in this community. Thank you, Alexis, for your willingness to share this with us!!
This comment is so sweet. Thank you so very much! I appreciate it more than words can say. I wish you all the luck in your journey as well and look forward to hearing about your progress!
I’ve also found that calorie counting quickly becomes obsessive! It’s like a new addiction replacing the food addiction. Different symptom, same behavior. No added sugar + intermittent fasting is the key for me to not be on the obsessive crazy train while still feeling in control.
Good luck on your journey and I’ll be cheering you on!! ❤❤❤
That is exactly how I felt when I lost weight before. I was just transfering my unhealthy lifestyle to something different and it was addicted and affected my life in different ways. It absolutely works and maybe one day I will get back to it but for sure not at the start. Thank you so very much!
Thank you for sharing this Alexis! I relate to this so much as I have always struggled with body image, weight, and my outlook on food. I’ve been wanting to share my struggles on YT for months now but haven’t seemed to get the courage to post and get started. You are definitely giving me the motivation to start another weight loss journey. Can’t wait to “watch” this journey with you 😊
Girl post that video! I will be there in the comments cheering you on! You are brave!
You got this!!! I've struggled all my life with weight lose and just over all trying to feel better. I don't think a lot of people understand the struggle to overcome eating addiction. I know many people hate on the keto lifestyle, however it has worked for me. I stared at 360lbs and now down to 240. I'm so very close to feeling happy in my own skin. We are here for you and we hope the best for you!
Thank you Travis! That means a lot to me and congrats on all your success!
Alexis, I can’t begin to tell you how amazing it is that you are sharing your story in this way. I have been on a very difficult health journey over the last year and I too need to lose 100+ pounds. It has felt so daunting and your video gave me encouragement and hope that I can do this. I will be trying right alongside you and will be praying for all of us in this position. I’ve followed you as a fellow wax lover for a while, and though I don’t know you, I can tell you are kind and beautiful and I believe God is going to use this to help so many people, one of them being me. So thank you so much!❤️
Susan that means so very much to me! Thank you so much for your kind words. I wish you all the best luck on your journey!!
WOW! This is so BRAVE!!! I am considered a badass. Tough, strong, & don't take any S#'! from anyone but GIRL!!! I don't think if I had this concern I'd be BRAVE enough to do this. This combined with what I told you I noticed but wouldn't/didn't state ( thought it was to sensitive to mention) shows the mind shift & strength you have & yes, HE communicates with us the way the individual needs or will understand. It was a sign to YOU. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about that. Signs are a real thing. So proud of you. I don't have a weight concern but I think sharing something this personal in a public forum with people that aren't always kind is major!!! I'm cheering for you
🦋POSITIVE THOUGHTS..
YOU GOT THIS 🧗🏻♀️
That is so kind of you to say! Thank you so very much. I appreciate the support more than I can express!
This is a great time in your life to switch gears and improve your health. I’m almost 50 and I miss my 30 year old body. You are young and your body will thank you for loving it now.
Very true!!
Just want to say I’m rooting for you! Best wishes ❤
Thank you so much!!
Hi Alexis! It’s been a good long time since I commented, as I have not been buying vendor wax for at least a couple years (though still very much enjoying my stash!). But I am excited for your health journey, which of course we are all on in one way or another. I know you will find what works best for your lifestyle and schedule and preferences.
You mentioned food choices, portion control, exercise, etc. I recommend starting with one or other of those changes and sit with it for a while. I have found that too radical change will burn me out fast, but on the flip side, implementing one good choice until fairly consistent naturally snowballs into more good choices. Then it is less overwhelming, leas of an overhaul of life, which one stressful life event can derail in no time.
I know you know all this. But community is so great, and I love talking about this topic!
Also, back at the beginning of 2020 Ramona Tulk was talking about her experience with intermittent fasting. Idk if she still maintains any sort of fasting protocol, but she inspired me to try it out, as I had just underwent major surgery and could not exercise for a couple months. I started an 16:8 (eating window typically from 11am to 7pm) the day our state shut down (totally not planned!) and have lived an intermittent fasting lifestyle ever since, almost 4.5 years! I did not have a huge amount to lose but over the course of tweaking my fasting/eating windows (the flexibility the best thing about it!), I have maintained my goal size for years (first time in my life!) and also experienced some nice body recomposition in the process due to the boost in autophagy fasting provides.
I don’t know about you, but binge-snacking was my biggest problem, and the parameters of IF has completely eliminated the issue. I don’t miss the late night or between meals snacking whatsoever because IF had helped me to consciously know what it is like to feel good in my body, zero bloat, zero inflammation! Feeling light when I go to bed is so motivating that I cannot imagine going back to grazing all day.
IF also naturally helps you make better food choices because your body craves nutrition and wants to get in the nutrient dense whole foods within your window so you will be satiated during the fast.
I still like the feel of snacking, so I usually get that fix by open my eating window with a meat/cheese/nut/veg and dip, etc. plate while I drink my creamy coffee.
Anyway, as you are into health podcasts, I highly recommend Gin Stephen’s two podcasts - Intermittent Fasting Stories, and Fast Feast Repeat. She has a book by the same name as the latter, as well as other books by the titles Delay Don’t Deny, and 28 Day Fast Start.
No pressure of course, but I’m sure Ramona would love taking to you also about her IF experience! For me, IF doesn’t feel like deprivation, so I never burn out. And when you begin to feel great, you just want to keep on feeling great!
In any case, you will do great whatever plan you choose!
So nice to hear from you Tara!! I hope you are doing well! Thank you for the recommendations! I will take note and do some research. I appreciate your support!
Food noise is real. I started a glp1 and had never heard of food noise, boy did I have it. Now that it’s gone I can’t imagine having it back everyday.
It is so real and so many people don't understand it but so many do! It can be life altering. I'm so happy you were able to conquer that!
Good morning bestie! I admire you so much for sharing this with us. I am excited to follow along and join you on this journey. Thank you for being vulnerable, putting yourself out there and inspiring us to prioritize our health.
Yes! If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Why is this so hard? It's sad you have to say that at all because people should know better. Body shaming is not okay. Ever. Point blank period.
I completely believe in signs from God and that He speaks to us if we listen. 🙏🏼
I will be here cheering you on every step of the way. 🥳 You got this! 💪🏼 You are beautiful, inside and out. Love you! 😘
Thank you bestie for all of your support. I'm so blessed to have you in my corner. Love you!
Thank you for this video Alexis! ❤ I have been on a weight loss journey for a little while myself. To be completely honest 10 years I was the complete opposite. I used to be under weight and people would accuse me of not eating and I use to try so hard back then to gain weight. I was a smoker back then too and one day I decided to quit and between that and not having the best eating habits I slowly started to gain weight. Then back in 2019 I started drinking soda again as a form of caffeine and ever since then I put on even more weight. I put on about 60 pounds in total and now I’ve been trying to lose some. I have lost some but still not where I want to be yet. Your video is definitely motivating me more to keep going and not give up! 😊 I am looking forward to seeing your progress! ❤
The world can be so cruel, Tara! I'm sorry that you went through that. It sounds like you are making great progress so where you want to be though! Thank you so much!
I totally understand what it is like to not feel comfortable in your own skin. I’m currently my highest weight and this video really gave me a sense of encouragement to start my own journey. I can’t wait for all the updates and many victories you will share ❤️
Thank you so much for the support! I really appreciate it
Oh Alexis I am so proud of you for putting this out there. ❤ I feel all of this! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey with us ❤
Thank you so much, April! You have been doing so well and it is inspiring
I'm late to this video, but I'm cheering you on! I had my third and last baby in 2023, and I've got a goal to lose 35lb. I'm 15lb down so far! I'm 100% with you on portion control and not calorie counting. I'm way too psychotic to calorie count, but I am essentially cutting my portions in half. No going back for seconds and no dessert at home. But if I'm out somewhere and someone is serving sweets, I'm not saying no lol. It's all about moderation, but it's so so so hard. Losing weight is 100% a mental game because I also struggle with food noise. I'm excited to follow you on this journey!
It is so mental! 15 pounds is awesome. You can do it! Thank you so much for the support
Thanks for sharing Alexis. As I get older I’ve realized I can’t eat what I used to. I need to start cutting sugar and get more serious about incorporating healthy salads into the meal plan
Absolutely. I am here to support you!
Alexis you’re beautiful and just know we are rooting for you. I watched your videos on your journey prior, definitely no counting calories do it slowly, don’t deprive yourself, slowly but surely. I lost 80lbs when I was younger I did the wrong way but I kept it off for years I was addicted to working out I still remember my exercise routine I went to a weight loss camp back in the day. Anyway you do it at your pace.
This is so kind of you, thank you so very much! I very much appreciate the support
Alexis, you inspire me ! You know some of my stuggles with my back . Although it’s different… I’m so frustrated , I get what you’re saying by being uncomfortable in your own skin! That’s where I’m at And when your goes and it HAS to be a priority, like your number one priority! I’m so there!
Not being able to active crushes me ! i’m being very vulnerable with you, but that’s only because I know you won’t judge!
For me, one day everything was fine or so. I thought it was and the next day everything changed so fast ! Watching people that I love live their lives and may not being able to participate like I once did crushes me! when I force myself to do things and feeling the physical pain crashes my soul because I know I did too much!
I don’t mean to go on about me when you’re being so vulnerable with the changes that you want to make! I believe in you 100%
I believe also that when you set your mind to some thing that you will achieve it!
I think many of us in this wax community can relate to what you’re saying. Half the battle of knowing that you want to make a change is knowing it and asking for support and accountability.
I’m so so proud of you !
I have spent most of my life taking care of my family , and putting myself last. Maybe there were signs that I missed.
I am trying to really make changes in my life too that will benefit my bones. Cutting out Sugar, Caffeine eating clean etc… Learning that caffeine can
stop bones from absorbing calcium! Sugar can make inflammation inside your body so much worse! With the Nerve damage in my body , thats a big one!
I’m so here for this challenge with you!
I have gained weight from not being active ! I know what you are saying are hard to share , but you will do it! I know you are inspiring and helping so many of us!! I am here for you my friend ! 🤗♥️
Cheering you on and Making changes along side of you!!
You know I am always here for you, and love to listen to you anytime. I want to hear everyone's stories. This isn't just about me and we are more powerful as a group sharing what is going on. We as women don't talk about these things very much and we all need to be there for each other, cheering each other on!
Thank you for being transparent and it takes a strong person to do that! You are determined and I know you will reach your goals! I will be on this journey with you because I too need to lose weight and this video truly hit home with me! Let’s go girl!
Thank you so much for the kind words and the support! It means a lot to me.
I remember needing to do the same. Back in 2012 I started the Trim Healthy Mama program (not to the letter) but enough that I lost 75 lbs in several months. Mainly just cutting out sugars. When I lost my husband in our motorcycle crash I ate myself back 50lbs. I had a stroke, severe nerve damage and several broken bones all due to the crash. I am now 61 and have arthritis and I ache all the time. Most from the crash and some from the weight. you are so young and “healthy” enough to do this. You can move around more easily and can work outside the home. I am disabled and moving is hard. The one thing that will really take it off and help keep it off is not drinking Soda. I have never counted calories. I have never gone without and lost and kept it off just by staying away from processed sugars. it heals your gut. But everyone is different n how they want to face things. I will pray for you and support you. ❤
oh Tammy this comment touched me so much. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and the pain you continue to go through. Yes, I am blessed! Overall I am very active and pain free. My plan is to do exactly what you are saying, cutting out the sugars and trying to eat less processed foods. If I truly do that and start working out harder, I am really hopeful to succeed. Thank you so much!
I am looking forward to cheering you on. I myself need to lose at least 60lbs. My life spiraled out of control once my sister was diagnosed with cancer and as her twin. I felt like I fighting with her. Which made me completely ignored myself. She passed away in 2023 and that was an entirely different roller coaster. My biggest issue is starting to exercise and having energy in general.
oh I am so sorry to hear this! My heart goes out to you
I'm so proud of you for taking charge of your health and sharing it all with us!💕 It really hit home when you talked about obsessively focusing on calorie counting and then it becomes a whole new beast, then you just end up feeling worse about yourself! Yes!! I am finding that as I get older it is so freaking hard to maintain a healthy weight and then you top that off with all the perimenopause fun-ness that goes along with it. I decided to take charge of my well being and get my body stronger and healthier before old age decides to take me down, lol. I had to hire a personal trainer to devise a program to help me at the gym with heavy-ish weights because there is no way I would have done it on my own (I haaaate the gym!) she gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed, now I go 3-4x a week on my own! I cut out sugar, bad carbs, and processed food along with intermittent fasting and the weight is steadily falling off each week and I am gaining muscle in places I never knew were even there 😄For me, I just can't follow a fad or restrictive diet - I just won't maintain it long term. When I go on vacation I still have the foods and not beat myself up for it, I'll just walk my butt off to burn off some of the calories, and then get back on track when I get home. I also still eat a cookie here and there, just not the whole bag. I'm right along side of you Alexis cheering you on as I sit here eating my kale for lunch 😂 You got this!!!!❣
Kale for lunch lol you are doing the thing for sure! Thank you so much for your kind words, Julie!
Kudos to you! I’m also starting a weight loss journey. I do not have nearly as much weight to lose as you, but I did gain about 40 lb since 2018 (2017??). That involved two hard pregnancies & births….the recovery from the 2018 birth meant I could not be very active for 1-2 years, and I gained weight. Then I started losing it and covid hit. Then I started trying to get it off again…..and I got pregnant.
So! Now that I’ve recovered another 2 years, I’m ready to lose some of it again! Just trying to be active & not overeat was not giving me any forward progress for several months, so, ironically, I’m counting calories for the first time. *I’m decent at maintaining weight without aid, but not losing it!!*
I don’t plan to count calories forever, but I at least need to get a good jump start on this….ideally, 10+ before I quit counting.
I hope you’re able to stick with it this time again, and learn some awesome new health skills, so your body can be used for decades to come. 🥰
Wishing you the best! I get so tired of tracking food when I've done weight watchers & now calorie counting. I have to remind myself constantly 'one day at a time...' Ughhhh lol For anyone who needs to hear it (myself included) we can do it!!!
I felt the exact same. I was either tracking points or calories and it just gets to be exhausting! One day at a time, progress over perfection!
Alexis, thank you for sharing this journey with us. I can relate to feeling an inner voice, and knowing it is God trying to communicate a message. In my experience the best things have come from listening to that voice. Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey. This hits home for me as I have gained close to 40 pounds since 2020, and I have been struggling to get it back off. I will be cheering you on. I'm here for it all the fun wax hauls, and also this journey!
It was such an interesting experience. I just felt in my soul this was God saying you need to do this and now is the right time. Thank you so much Violet for being here and for watching the hauls!
Thank you for sharing! I know its not easy putting this on the Internet! You are going to help so many people while helping yourself! ❤ You can do it!!
That is so kind of you, Tiffany. Thank you so very much! I appreciate it more than I can express.
You are so relatable! You are so brave! You are so not alone in your struggle. I wish you nothing but the best in your journey! I too know how difficult it is. 💛💛
Exactly why I wanted to share this journey. So many of us feel the same way and we just never discuss it. Time for that to change. Thank you so much for being here, watching, and commenting! It means more than you know.
I am so excited for you and can 100% relate to just about everything you said. I know it took a ton of strength to do this video. God bless you for sharing. I absolutely hate counting calories and tracking food and want to be able to lose weight by making changes I can continue the rest of my life. I fear failure, so I procrastinate even getting started. I am cheering you on and am inspired watching your videos. You can do this! ❤
Comments like this are exactly why I stepped on here to share. So many of us are going through the same things and we would never know because nobody ever seems to talk about it! I want a really good support system here for this community. Thank you so much, Michelle!
Alexis, your video inspired me to step on the scale this morning. I’ve been avoiding it but I’ve seen myself in pictures and could feel the difference in my clothes… it’s worse than I thought. I’d lost 74 pounds at one point. I’ve gained back 46 of them, 19 of those just since this past March. Alcohol is definitely a contributing factor! I’ll be 33 in October and I’m motivated to focus on my health again. I’m rooting for you! ❤
Thank you so much for this!! I'm glad you were able to step on the scale. I have avoided it most of my life but the reality is it's still happening even if i'm not looking at it. I know that you can do it!
Thank you for sharing this! I definitely relate to this so much! I'm always hearing (food noise) 😢
I will be cheering you on & starting my weight loss journey too! 💕🙏
Food noise is so common with so many people, but yet we don't talk about it! I'm so glad you are here and starting your own journey, Krissy!
Hi Alexis, Thank you for being so brave and sharing this place where you are in your life, it inspired me! Last year I lost 39 lbs but I’ve gained 16 back this year - today my weight is 198 - It can be so discouraging to gain back but I know I can never give up on this - I want to hit my 50 lb goal (and stay there)! That term Food Noise - exactly what I needed to hear today! I’ve been letting that voice make my eating decisions 😣 so…. I’ll be weighing in and exercising and making better food choices right along with you! And tuning into to all of your food hauls and videos! Can’t wait to see all of your victories - you’ve got this!!!
Food noise is so real for so many people and yet we never seem to talk about it. I'm glad that you are here! Thank you so much for watching !
I’m excited to see where this journey takes you. I would love to lose weight as well. This helps give me the motivation to make some changes.
I'm so glad, April! Thank you so much for the support!
Looking forward to watching your progress and hopefully doing it right along with you. I feel you and struggle with my weight as well. I am a bit older than you and it's getting harder and issues with mental health don't help either. My back is starting to really suffer from my extra weight and I am on my feet a lot at work. I am surrounded by sick people at work (hospital) and the older i get the more i realize that health is EVERYTHING. The time to change is now, at least for me. Thank you for doing this video and I hope i have the same courage to do what i need to do. ❤
Health is everything!! Like I said in the video, it's something you don't worry about until you HAVE to and I don't want to do that. You are brave and strong and courageous. I know you got this!
The struggle is real! Kudos for taking control and putting yourself out there! 💜
Thank you Chris!
I usually watch your videos because I love my wax (especially Teddy Bee’s) and appreciate your honest descriptions. I don’t usually post anything online but I just have to say you are so inspiring and beautiful! I need to lose a lot of weight and have struggled for a long time. I so appreciate you sharing your journey and health goals. You go girl!!
awe you are too sweet! I'm uploading my TB RTS haul as we speak so I hope it is uploaded today if all goes as planned. Thank you for commenting! It truly means the world to me and I so appreciate the support.
You’re so beautiful, inside and out. You can do anything you put your mind to!! Xoxo
awe thank you Lori! That means a lot to me
I am right there with you. I started my journey in May 2024 (again). I get what you're saying about becoming obsessive about counting what you eat. I struggled with that in the past. This time around I have taken the stance that I won't count fruits/veggies (non starchy). I mean those aren't the things that got me where I am, and it also encourages me to prioritize eating those. I'll be here to cheer you on; we both know how hard this can be. ~Elayne
That is such a great tip! I'm sure it helps you eat more of them too which is fantastic. Thank you Elayne!
I have also struggled with my weight my entire life. Same as you I’ve gained and lost many times. It’s not for everyone but I finally decided last year to get weight loss surgery. I’m down 130 pounds since last September. I’m still technically obese but I feel so much better. It’s not an easy path by any means but it is so worth it. I do have the foot noise coming back but heck I came this far I can do this. My inbox is open always any time of day. It sucks but doing it with others helps a lot. I’ll be rooting for you!!
Ps no shame in the number man! I started at 330 and I’m dancing around 203… I will hit onederland and keep pushing!
That is so kind of you. Thank you so much. Congrats on your success and keep pushing! Onederland is in sight!
Hi Alexis ❤
I know you can do this 1 day at a time. I love your Chanel and will be watching your progress . I was 235 lb and i am 5"1 and now i am 145 lb after wait loss surgery.
I have struggle all my life being over wait. I know you can do this . Over wait or not you are a Beautiful women ! So dont give up you go go girl.
With love xox 🎉❤🎉
Thank you so much! That means a lot. Congratulations on your weight loss! That is a huge accomplishment
Thanks for sharing, Alexis! I love watching grocery hauls and learning about fitness. I’m here to cheer you on and work on myself with you. I just started going back to Planet Fitness after I’ve been gaining weight at my desk job and it’s so tough to keep going but it would be so helpful to know someone else is doing it with me. I know it’s hard to share these moments in your life, but like you said, you are helping so many others and keeping yourself accountable! You rock❤
I go to planet fitness too so twinning! It is tough, but it makes it worth it seeing comments like this. Thank you so much, Emily!
Good luck to you wishing you the best. I’m trying to do better and not focus on the numbers I focus on how my clothes are fitting and body changes. I’ve been going to the gym 3 days a wee and definitely getting 10k steps in a day. Slowly but surely 😊
That is amazing!! Steps in the right direction and lifestyle changes!
This is great! My youngest starts school in a couple weeks and I plan on going on a weight loss journey and up my exercise. I will be right here doing it with you 😊
That is awesome, Jessica!! I know you can do it!
@@AlexisSchlueter thanks!
I have been trying to lose weight also. I’m not counting calories, but watching my sugar & carbs. Good luck
Thank you! You too!
Love that you did this video, I have just started a weight loss journey this past week. I have been planning it all summer and just started. I wish you the best of luck and know you will secede. Will be listening for some good ideas. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! I wish you the best of luck in your journey and look forward to hearing about your progress as the months go on!
I have been on this journey as well this year and am currently down 50 pounds!! I have about 100 more to go to get to a “normal” weight according to my BMI. I’m glad that I’ll be having some weight loss content on my page now 🥳 Excited for you!!
Ahh 50 pounds!! That is such a milestone! Congratulations!
Good luck on your journey ! Eating in a calorie deficit has always felt impossible to me … I don’t mind working out but hate feeling hungry or restricted
I hate feeling hungry too. Normally when I eat a lot of protein though, that helps with those hunger pains. Thank you so much!
So glad I found your channel! I stumbled upon you because of your love of wax, but I am also on a long term, major weight loss journey. It can be really hard, but I am always here if you wanna chat! Thanks so much for sharing and I wish you all the best in your journey!!
You are so sweet! Thank you so very much for the kind comment, and being here! I'm excited to take on this journey with all of you.
You can do this!!! Nothing wrong with taking care of yourself. I completely understand the struggle is real.
Thank you so much, Judy!
Im going to cheer you on and do what I can. I know we can do this. Thank you for putting this out.
Thank you so much for watching!
Good luck to you. I totally understand the food issues you talked about. I’ve had an eating disorder for 20 plus years. What people don’t get is it’s worse than any other problem bc you HAVE to eat. Right now, for me, it’s not really about weight (it has been in the past) I was 141 this morning. It’s more about health so I’m trying lower carb (NOT Keto) and less sugar and salt. I’m hitting 60 next week so the health issues creep up.
It’s hard not to get obsessed especially when you start to see results. I’m rooting for you! 🥰
100% agree. It's not like you can cold turkey quit. You have to eat. Food addiction is so real. It's like giving an alcoholic one drink a day or something and being like okay but that's it! It's tough. I'm glad you understand that! Thank you so much! I appreciate you being here.
Beautiful video, just remember to enjoy the process sweet girl! Take it slow and relax into a new way of thinking and routine. Please remember a lot of the weight loss journey is mental. You must speak it into existence and be kind to yourself. I started my weight loss journey being strict and was tired and stressed and I hated it. What I did instead was to change a couple of things. I started with only drinking water, walking three times a day , eating smaller portions and throwing out the scale. I allowed myself a treat a day but it was tiny, it took me a year to loose 40 lbs but I didn’t have to count or think
Small changes over time lead to big results for sure. Thank you for being here and the kind words!
I’m excited to see your journey!!!!! I am truly here for it!
Thank you so much!
We have such a terrible relationship with food it seems. Sadly we focus on fixing the weight and not the relationship. I have dedicated myself to food I should eat and not what I shouldn’t or can’t. Once I’m at peace with my food I think the 40 pounds I gained having 6 kids will sort itself out. Weight does not equate to laziness or will power. It also doesn’t necessarily mean good health! Good for you for airing out your concerns and reality. ❤
I absolutely agree! That is why I don't want to calorie count and just want to work on the other things. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Alexisssss! You are amazing and so brave for doing this! Weight loss is so hard…especially when it’s a n everyday struggle. Like you I’ve been on a weight loss journey, but I’m not as brave as you and I’m not planning on sharing until I’m at my goal 😅. I’ve lost almost 15 lbs and I feel like I fought for every single 1 of them to go. Also I absolutely believe in signs from God and I’ve never been steered wrong when I listened to him ❤ I’m so looking forward to these videos!
Courtney you ARE brave! I am so happy for you! 15 pounds is amazing! Big congrats to you my friend
I am behind you 100%! You should be so proud of yourself for starting this journey. You are still so young! As hard as it is to lose weight at your age, it really does get so much harder in your 40s and again in your 50s. Perimenopause is not our friend 😂 So now is the time to go on this journey! I know you can achieve your goals 💪 I am with you trying to get healthy myself. I keep taking two steps back and it can be so discouraging. We just have to keep going ❤❤❤ PS quitting alcohol has made a huge difference for me personally. It really wreaks havoc with our metabolism.
Alcohol is poison and I enjoy it but I don't need a glass of wine when I get home from work. I can save it for special occasions and time with family and friends. Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it.
Alexis, this is wonderful!! I will totally join you. I've been wanting to lose some weight, too, but I lack motivation. I have had an unhealthy relationship with food since I was 20. I was bulimic and anorexic in my early 20s and struggled with body image and depression. I turned to opiates/pain pills shortly after that. I've been clean and sober for many years now, by the grace of God. I've had a lot of therapy too.
I still struggle with body image at times and I occasionally will binge on chocolate. 😂😂😂
I'm 52 now, so maintaining a healthy weight is alot harder now. My goal is to get back into the gym. Its been a struggle though because I have herniated discs and inflammed facet joints. Nevertheless I still want to try.
Can't wait to see your progress and this definitely helps me as well.
Tysm for being so open!!!
Cheering you on!! ❤
Leticia that is so awesome! Honestly even if you can't get back in the gym, the best thing you can do (that I have found) is to walk! Find a hill, do some intervals, etc. I have lost so much weight in the past by not being in the gym, but just by getting my butt outside and focusing on my steps each day. I'm so glad you are here with me. We can conquer those body image issues together!
@AlexisSchlueter Yes, walking is great. I do occasionally walk, but I definitely need to be more intentional with it.
Cheering & supporting you on! I’m joining you❤️ I’m about 20 years older & still fighting my weight ☹️ I use sugar & carbs for my mental health. It feels better in the moment, but with my age & autoimmune issues it really is causing havoc. I do better when I say I’m choosing to not eat a sweet or trying to pick protein first cause I want to feel better & I am worthy of taking care of. Like it really is a mind trick, rather than I can’t or shouldn’t have this, etc.
I am looking forward to sleeping better, less knee & back pain and having more energy! Clothes fitting better will be fun too! I am short 5’1 & would love to lose 60-70 lbs! I’m so glad you’re doing this, thank you for being so open. It helps knowing we aren’t alone & will be a great source of positive support for us all!❤
I'm joining her too. I'm 52 and I have autoimmune issues as well. I know when I eat clean for awhile I feel so much better overall. Its so hard sometimes, but knowing others are doing it along side with you definitely helps!!!
I'd like to loose 20 pounds, but also learn to maintain that weight and have a healthier body image.
I can relate. I use food (sugar and carbs as you say here) to "mask" the pain sometimes on bad days. It's a constant thought in my head to work to find a different outlet for those times. You are so right, it is all about the mind! You are never alone! I am so glad this will be helpful for you!
I’m so proud of you for letting yourself be vulnerable! My highest weight was 285 (I’m 5’8) and I got down to 181. Long story short, all but 5 pounds came back. This morning I weighed in at 266.3
I completely understand accountability. I always did best basically knowing someone else was going to know. Doing weight loss challenges at work was great because every Wednesday I had to get weighed in by a coworker. With that, I can also attest to calorie counting being a problem. I use the Lose It app and it 100% works when you’re honest but scrutinizing every calorie is stressful. I’d be on the treadmill constantly refreshing the app to see if I had earned extra calories with exercise. One positive thing, though, is I never felt I had to give up any one type of food if I was diligent about portion control.
I’ve reached a “now or never” place with my weight and I feel like now is the time. I’m happy to know now that someone relatable is on the journey too and I can’t wait to see all of your little successes along the way! 💜💜
Calorie counting is fantastic and it completely works! It's more a me problem with my mentality around it. Sounds like you have the right mindset about it Heather! Thank you so much for your kind words!
@@AlexisSchlueter I get it! Even my own mother told me I was obsessed with my food tracking. If there’s a healthy medium somewhere I’d definitely like to find it! 💜💜
Excited for your journey. You are beautiful inside and out.
Awe thank you Stacy! I really appreciate that ❤
Ask your doctor about a glp1 medication. My parents both take an injection weekly. Self administered. They still eat everything they want, but just a lot less of it. It’s made a huge difference for them both! I’ll be here cheering you on! ❤
For a variety of reasons I am not taking medications. Just diet and exercise. Thank you for the support! It means a lot!
@@AlexisSchlueter my apologies for suggesting something you aren’t comfortable with. I’m sure you will still do great. 😊
What a great video!! You inspire me, once again to just eat healthy and exercise. Since my heart attack last year, I have still struggled to eat healthy and to exercise. So I would love to follow along and because I need this too.🥰
Oh Kelly I am so sorry to hear that! I am glad that you are here and we can be a support system for each other
@@AlexisSchlueter 🥰
I’m on a journey too. Starting with meal prepping. Last time at the doctor I was at my highest weight too. I haven’t been able to weigh at home yet as I had foot surgery.
Proud of you for taking this journey and for being so vulnerable to share it with us! You got this!!
Thank you so much! I wish you all the luck on your journey as well 💕
Aaron and I found you through wax. We both have had weight struggles our whole lives. In 2015 we both had weight loss surgery on the same day. My (Jessica) high weight was 349 pounds. I was like you. I had never been a healthy weight in my entire adult life. With the surgery I lost 150 pounds. I was able to maintain my weight at about 207 pounds for several years, until covid. My routine was thrown on its ear during covid, and I gained back up to 268 pounds. I was so angry with myself. Last April I had enough, and started working on losing the regain. I also wanted to get to my original goal weight of 190. That would still be considered overweight for my height of 5'9". As of this comment I am 196! It has been almost 17 months of making lifestyle changes just like what you are talking about. As a nurse, I don't think people realize how much genetics, mental health, and environment make up weight issues for some of us. I totally understand the food noise! It is a conversation I have with myself daily. Now, I don't belittle myself and talk down to myself, I talk through the cravings and make decisions that are good for my body. I know this will be a lifelong area where I have to maintain vigilance. I am proud of you for putting this out there. I will be rooting for you every step of the way!
Aaron wanted me to add that he still struggles too.
I’m so proud of you for sharing your story as well!! ❤
Thank you both for sharing your stories! I'm so excited for you to almost be at your goal weight. That is fantastic! I so appreciate you both being here, sharing, watching, and commenting.
I totally relate to struggling with weight. I do remember following your health journey then as I will now. Sadly my health and spine are a mess and I am very limited to what I physically can do. Portion control is another I need to go back and do. I do only eat 2x a day but if I snack on things. I have a hard time controlling myself. Cheese and cold brews and extra calories and portions are my issues. I will do my best to make the changes I can do.
Cheese!! ahh it's a struggle for us all haha I know you can do it and i'm here to support you!
@@AlexisSchlueter I'm there for you too. 💜🥰
If I could be young and healthy especially healthy I would in a hot minute. I was crying relating,understanding, wishing I could do more physically.
Yes I’m sure it’s something most people take for granted until it’s gone. Hugs!
This video resonated with me so much! I’ve also struggled with my weight my entire life, lost 80# in my 20s gained it all back. Now I’m in my early 40s and trust it does not get easier, to the point of impossible to lose weight. Last Aug I stepped on the scale and saw a number id never seen before (267). I decided I def needed to do something. I did not feel comfortable in my clothes or in my body, even sleeping was uncomfortable. I started on GLP-1 (Semaglutide inj) and have lost 75# so far and even though I’m still technically overweight (~190#) I feel incredible. I know people have opinions but it has honestly been life changing for me and the only thing that has ever worked. The food noise was gone and it made portion/calorie control so easy because I wasn’t obsessing anymore. They told me to focus on protein (90g/day) and water intake so that helps you feel full all day and weight bearing exercise to gain muscle. You’re already working out so you’re 5 steps ahead of where I was! Just wanted to share in case that’s an option for you I wholeheartedly recommend it. Anyway good luck on your journey, you’re gorgeous inside and out and your channel has brought me a lot of joy and entertainment over the years! 💖
That is amazing! Congrats to you 🎉 having that food noise be gone is so freeing I can only imagine. Thank you so much for your kind words and support ❤
I wish you all the best. I had a gastric bypass in 2002. My highest was 309. Currently, I’m about 195 so heavier than I would like, but I’m 47 and on tamoxifen so I really need to do something to lose the 30 I would like to. I know it’s not easy.
Congrats on your weight loss! That is a huge accomplishment. Thank you for the kind words!
You are beautiful the way you are! But thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable! I’m going through the same journey so if an accountability partner reach out!
Thank you so very much! I wish you the best on your journey
For real, anyone making comments about weight must include their personal weight in their rude comment! 👏
LOL it's my rule! so far so good over here!
Im with you! I need to lose it to.
good luck to you!!
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Im still doing dirty keto as a diabetic but I have to get off at least 61 to go back to where I got too when I lost 191.
I need to stop drinking my calories. I never drank cold brew drinks and that when I was lower. I do need some caffeine but I need to cut back greatly on drinking so much.
I will up my water, i am going to ask the dr about me doing IF. Technically I am a diabetic but because I do pretty low carb ,little dirty keto my blood sugar is that of a non diabetic.
That's a big thing for me as well. Not drinking your calories. It is crazy how fast they add up!
@@AlexisSchlueter I think I drink cold brew and other things more then I eat to be honest. No alcohol cause of meds ,illness and after my Dad died 42 yrs old when I was a teen and my mom was widowed at 40 she indulged quite a bit. I had to handle things that she couldn't do.
Too much caffeine though is not good for my anxiety or blood pressure on top of my weight.
@@AlexisSchlueter I've drank a bottle to a bottle and half a Stok before. Then I feel nauseous and antsy. So I have cut back some buy need to half that at least. 1 or 2 a day max
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