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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hi friends,
Thanks for watching my weight loss story. I hope you enjoy!
Please reach out to your doctor for questions about weight loss, nutrition, and mental health.
TW: I do talk about my mental health and eating disorder.
Intro: 0:00
Background: 1:32
How I lost the weight: 6:29
Mental Health: 11:25
Calorie Counting Apps: 14:51
Diet: 15:50
Workout Calendar: 17:41
Progress pics & measurements: 19:48
Workouts: 21:07
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Dude you’re so pretty
Thank you!!!🥰
Yes she is! Please tell us whats on your lips ❤️
@@Vanessa-VD thank you! Just wearing Patrick Ta lip liner called “She’s Proud”
THE prettiest! 💙
Dude. I love how you said Dude. I need friends like this ❤️ that I can call Dude and playfully call Bish 🤣
White Okay th-cam.com/users/postUgkx6K7NWahp9y3ir1gVAwysOCHOOPSnWZbw . I got it from my browser's history. I know that it's really frustrating to be over-weighted but all is possible with a strong determination. Good luck…..
“I love myself”. Wow, that really hit me. I’ve struggled for years and just realized that my eating patterns may mostly boil down to that one statement and how I’ve never said that to myself. Love your story, thank you for sharing!! 💖💖
Thank you!!❤️ and yes, it seems a bit cheesy and oversimplified but I really think that’s something that clicked for me!❤️
You just gave me the pep talk I needed! I have PCOS and have always struggled with my weight, and dealing with the quarantine brought on a huge weight gain. It’s been so hard to deal with feeling the worse I’ve ever felt spiritually/mentally/physically this year and then also see the scale match those feelings. You decided to give it another try and you sharing that journey has encouraged me to give being healthier another try!
I’m glad I could help! It has been especially hard during quarantine. I have felt super down as well. And I have good and bad days, and sometimes I get really down on myself still. But as long as you can dust yourself off and keep going you’re on the right track! You got this!
I can recommend the following book: PCOS Plan: Prevent and Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome through Diet and Fasting : Brito Pateguana ND, Nadia, Fung, Dr. Jason
Thank you so much!!!!! Honestly you’re the first person that matches my weight gain number and my journey. it’s nice to see someone like me! This really encourages me a lot!
Thank you!!☺️ it definitely helps to see people with a similar journey. I wish you the best!
You are so beautiful inside and out :) I’m 61 years of age and still struggling with my weight - you have inspired me - some aha moments taken away from your video are 1. The importance of good mental health. 2. Having a sustainable routine. 3. Consistency and not breaking the chain. Love ❤️ from Sydney Australia - I hope 2022 is everything you want it to be x
Thank you so much! That really made my day! And I agree, those things had to click for me as well and then it became much easier! I wish you a wonderful 2022!
Thank you for posting this. I recently started a extremely similar journey to you. My boyfriend of three years ghosted me about a month ago. I decided to start working on myself. I am down 8 pounds. I'm also seeing a therapist and a dietitian for the first time. I've yo-yoed for so many years. Thank you for giving me hope that this is going to work.
Hey ladies! Same here. He no longer replies to my texts. He said he did not feel attracted to me and only wanted a casual relationship. I refused being casual with him and he no longer contacts me. I think it is my weight. I have 35 kg to lose. We can do this, ladies. When we lose the weight, we may be able to feel more confident and attract better men to our life. Take care!
Ladies. I’m right now thanking God that I’m older and have never experienced such immature bullshit. Be thankful they’re gone. You have both dodged a bullet. Someone who does r want to be with you anymore should have the class/manners/ and morals to give you the respect to tell you in person. These guys just ghosting sounds to me like y’all were dating two pussies and not men. You can do better. Anytime a man doesn’t respect you or treat you like he adores you, walk away. It’s hard but just keep telling yourself that your person is out there. There’s nothing wrong with being single for awhile, get a vibratory until you find your person. Good luck. Don’t sweat those two ghosting chumps.
I love it so much when “the beautiful people” are transparent and humble and share their trials and struggles. God bless this beautiful angel❤️🙏😇
That’s so sweet of you! Thank you and best wishes to you!☺️
Wow congratulations, the discipline that takes it crazy! Really proud of you! All of your tips were super helpful and encouraging ☺️🙌🏼
Thanks Liz!!🥰
You seem like such a genuine person! All of this info is super helpful, thank you for being really open and real about your journey :)
Thank you so much!❤️ I’m glad it helped!
Honestly this video is so refreshing and I definitely learned a lot of new things. I watched your video and thought to myself this girl is gorgeous and so humble and internally pretty I can’t believe she feels that way about herself. We are our own worst critic. thanks for sharing and being so vulnerable!
Wow thank you so much!!🥺❤️ I can’t tell you how much that means to me, so thank you❤️ it’s so true, we are all our own worst critics. But hopefully we can all work on that together!
This was one of the best videos I seen on TH-cam about weight loss! So thorough ! Thank you so much!
Wow thank you so much!!🥺❤️ that really means a lot. I am glad you found it helpful!!
I agree!!
I am currently on my weight loss journey and have lost 22 pounds. Seeing and hearing your video has brought me so much hope and motivation that I will be at my weight goal as long as I’m consistent and speaking positively to myself. I am so grateful for your video and look forward to watching more! You are so gorgeous and thank you again for uploading this!
I have now lost a total of 40 pounds and when someone liked my post it reminded me of the comment I put here. Thank you again for your inspiration and posting this video so helpful!
update!!!!!@@camarinzanger2043
I did the same! I started my fitness journey August 1st 2020. I have a gym membership and have not used it since 2019. It is very doable!! I watch videos like these to keep me motivated. Weightlifting and calorie deficit did the most for me. I am a foodie so I did not cut out my favorites completely just ate them in moderation. I track macros but don't always meet my protein. October was my birthday month so I was not as strict on myself. November 1st I am getting back on track and am staying away from alcohol until Christmas. I use a few methods to track success since the scale is not always a true depiction of what you have accomplished. I went from 215lbs to 155lbs. Thanks for being transparent and sharing your journey. Very relatable.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you found success. And it’s so hard not being able to go to the gym like normal:( I really miss weight lifting and I think it would help me reach my goals so much faster. But for now, I’m sticking to long walks and body weight workouts which are fine with me! Thank you for sharing your story!
Wow! That’s awesome!! 50 lbs?!? 🎉
OMG! Ladies, you are amazing!
Unfortunately I went the opposite direction…from 125 to 166 😩😩😩
It's insane how similar your journey is to mine! Hashimotos, lack of self love, mental health, binging eating... Thank you for sharing this ❤️
Thank you for sharing as well!!☺️
The fact that this whole time you used very sensitive language and even acknowledged the privilege of access to resources. I love you. Thank you
Thank you for this different perception of weight loss. I love that you focused more on mental health. You made me think about it differently.
Thank you!!❤️ I’m glad I could provide a different perspective!
I love the simplicity of your workout calendar. ❤️ Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you! Admittedly it wasn’t my idea but it ended up working out for me and I still use it today!
This is what I needed I weighed in at my biggest this morning 😩 I can’t believe I’m here
Thank you for your honesty in this video
Thank you for watching! And it’s hard not to be hard on yourself but that’s completely okay! Don’t put too much pressure on yourself❤️
Hi, fellow Minnesotan here!☺️🙋🏻♀️ I’m going through a very similar experience right now and found this video so helpful, so thank you for sharing! And big congrats on your mental health and weight loss accomplishments!!!👏💛💪
I’m glad you found it helpful!!❤️ thank you so much!!
Saint Paul in here also just moved to Nebraska a little warmer to take brief walks 👋
Omg everything you said was so relatable!!!! The whole stepping on the scale and hating that number you see and feeling your worst ever. Your starting weight is mine right now and i want to be where u are currently. This is so inspiring!!!
Thank you!! And yeah that can be the worst feeling at times!! But at least we can always start again and get back on track☺️
I feel SOOO validated from watching you 😭 We have so much in common from age to weight to trying so many different things without success. I felt chills when you started talking about how loving yourself was the key because that just feels so right and true. 😭 Thank you for sharing your story! 🙏
Thank you so much!!☺️
Such great advice, especially the mental health part. It’s so important to be mindful of what/why you are eating. Once you face that binge demon it makes the process much easier. Great video!
Thank you!!❤️ it’s truly difficult to face the struggle but once you do it gets so much easier!
As someone who is struggling with weight gain , your video has been a blessing that there is hope out there and plenty of resources, what i relate to the most is saying i love myself and finding the level of kindness. I find reading any genre of books helps me relax too :)
That means so much, thank you!! Reading definitely helps me too:)
Consistency is what will contribute the most to weight loss. This is where I struggle. Great video.
I just came across your video. I really needed this so bad right now. I have been struggling with my weight my whole life and it has brought me down. I have started and stopped to just gain the weight back. I am currently at 182 down from 238. I want to lose more and what you said about timelines really hit me, because I have been guilty of doing that too. I am so glad that you are real about your journey and not like some that say that they lost a lot of weight in a month. Because of you I am going to start back trying this process again.
Thank you for this great video, I think this is the first time I've heard mental health highlighted so well in a weight loss journey. Be proud of how you are helping people
Thank you so much! That really means a lot☺️
@@ellenn j
Huge congrats on your progress. You really seem to have a great approach now. I know what the up and down and discouragement is like. It helps to hear you are finding your way through positive mental health. You are beautiful, no matter what.
Thank you!! It definitely feels good to have it sort of figured out now! Always a work in progress but once something clicks it feels amazing!
Your journey is very similar to mine and I am so greatful that you shared your story, it gave me a lot of hope. I commend your transparency and honesty and I can tell you are a very strong person. Keep it up!
This is the first video that has such great realistic advice IMO! Thanks for being so transparent and relatable! Just subbed 😊
That means so much!! Thank you❤️
Great job Ellen! As a very active Radiographer from NE Iowa (shout out) I had an ER Dr (Fagre) tell me 35+ yrs ago that walking was the very best overall exercise you can do! And I never forgot but I did stop walking. And every time I did my health and mental, yes mental wellbeing declines drastically. I recently started to walk again, thanks to this Fitbit Ulta I purchased last summer @ a garage sale for $25. I'm already leaps and bounds in a better place. There's a 5K river walk where I walk in Waverly and it is the most relaxing time. I had forgotten how healthy that walk was for me. I'm a Mobile Rad Tech now and it's difficult to get there so I take 20min walks after my pts whenever time allows. Blah, blah, blah...my take away from you is the "broken chain". Thank you! I don't wna break the chain either. I love your story and am SO very proud of your success. Keep up the great work.
Your friend in fitness, L
Thank you so much for your vulnerability in sharing your story. I can definitely relate to your mental and weight struggles. You are really brave. Way to persevere! and thank you for being an inspiration.
Thank you so much!! Mental health really is so important!
Love your outlook girl! Rooting for you. You’re doing amazing!!!
Thank you! That really means a lot!❤️
Wow great job! I appreciate that your video was different from others by focusing more on the mental aspect of losing weight, rather than the same tips everyone has heard. I lost 40 ish pounds before covid and have gained 25 back since so I'm trying to get down to the fundamental problem with my weight gain. This video was very inspiring and made me think more about what's going on with me internally. Thank you, subscribed!
Thank you for being opened. I dropped 30, have been in a plateau for a while. Needed this push!
Thank you for watching! And that’s a great accomplishment! Sometimes we need to take a break and then start again!
Very helpful! I love the idea of a fitness and weight loss calendar using different colored markers to represent different goals. I’m starting today!! Thank you so much for inspiring me!!
Thank you!☺️ and yes whatever helps you stay consistent! I found that using calendars and graphs helped me so it may help you! Best wishes
It’s so nice to watch this!! Losing weight is a little isolating since none of my friends are losing weight right now and I wish I had people in my actual life who were on the same path - just for the company!! But these kind of videos make me feel like I’m not alone!!!
It can be incredibly isolating!:( I felt the same way during my journey and I still feel that way a lot of times! It’s really nice to be able to watch TH-cam videos and feel less alone!❤️
This video is one of the most helpful weight loss videos I have ever seen!!! Focus on mental health, tests done, your graph…..dude thank you so much
Wow, thank you so much!!🙏🏼☺️ I am glad it was helpful!!
I recently start my weight loss journey. I set small weight goals and that’s been working for me. I think it would be too much to tell myself I need to lose 50lbs but if I tell myself I need to lose 5-10lbs in x amounts of weeks, it’s more easier to accomplish… Thanks for sharing your journey.
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So crazy how we are on the EXACT same journey. All of it. Congrats on your amazing progress!
I’m glad we’re not alone!! Thank you so much!❤️ I wish you all the best on your as well!!
*It's amazing to see how you achieved such impressive results despite the challenges of the pandemic. Thanks for sharing your journey and motivating us!*
I am watching weight loss journey videos to stay motivated and committed! I love your hair color… looks really nice on you. I love how you talked about mental health and you prob didn’t want to get so personal ….
Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey. I too have been up and down the scales many times. I had a cancer scare April 2020. After I became healed, I decided to make major life changes. I too decided to be nicer to myself. I too do affirmations and meditation. Overall I lost 86 pounds. I want to lose more. This time my main reason is my health. I feel like I can sustain my habits for the rest of my life. I wish you continued success. Again I appreciate your story.
I’m so happy I came across this video! I hope you keep making videos and grow your channel 💪♥️
I’m glad you enjoyed!! Thank you so much!🥰
I’m getting back on track today and I’m at the gym right now walking and yours is the first video I saw when I got to the gym and it helped get me through my incline walk and also gave me tons of ideas to stay on track. Thank you so much!! I’m starting at 250 lbs
That’s awesome! I’m so happy for you! Consistency is key, you got this!❤️
Let's do it together...I need a accountability partner.
@fatima girl, I'm here lol I want an accountability partner!
@@kenziemayrae3568 let's go!
I do the same at the gym! I love watching others going through the same journey ❤️ keeps me pushing!! 😁
One of the realest vids I’ve seen. I felt every word. Using the “WHY SYSTEM “ is changing my life🙌🏽❤️ Also, moving from the Midwest to the southwest is a real mental thing that no one talks about🥲 Thanks for sharing!
That means so much, thank you!!❤️ and yes it seems so simple but asking “why” really helps! And yes the two regions are so different! It’s quite the adjustment at first
Wow Ellen congratulations! You looks stunning and I'm so proud to see you grow into such a beautiful soul who truly deserves to love herself!! Also congrats on the views! You deserve all the love 💞💞
Thank you Hannah!! That really means a lot! The same goes for you as well! You deserve all the love and success!
Great job!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story and the tools you learned along the way. You got this!!!!
Thank you!! I really appreciate it!
Congratulations that is awesome. Thank you for being so transparent❤️
Thank you so much! 🥰❤️
Thank you for sharing this. I have been feeling so down about myself because i have gained weight recently and now weigh 200 pounds. Everyone in my family is alot smaller than me and i would always compare myself to them and not feel beautiful. Seeing you share this video and be so beautiful and proud about your weight makes me feel beautiful too, thank you!!
Thank you for sharing as well!! I know the feeling, I am just physically larger than a lot of people in my family and my friends who are just in general slimmer and more petite than me. But that’s okay! It’s so hard to learn how to not compare yourself to others, but it helps. I am still learning this myself. I hope we can all enjoy our own beauty without comparison!☺️
I'm from MN and I am currently on a journey with my mental health and healthy weightloss. Love this video!
I’m from Minnesota too.
Hey Jordan, would love to sign you up with an online nutritional therapist. I can book you 4 sessions as soon as today. Zoom is required.
Thanks for sharing your holistic approach to weight loss. There are so many videos out there of individuals who tell you how but what's missing is the mental health aspect. If you can conquer the thoughts in your mind then 90% of the weight loss journey is won.
Thank you for watching!❤️ I agree, my hope was to put out something that’s different from all the other weight loss videos out there. I’m glad I could help!
thank you for your genuine video. I agree that the mental/spiritual part is the most important aspect of healthy weight loss and of having a healthy relationship with food and our bodies.
Thank you! Yes, it all starts with mental health. Super important!
Ive just started my weight-loss journey yesterday. Im looking for motivation from watching others journeys and watching your video definitely helps! Great job BTW 👏 👍
Great to hear! And thank you so much!!
You got this!! I love doing the same, watching others through their journey helps me stay motivated too 😊
You were clear and concise, thank you for making this video! Walking is my preferred exercise too!
Thank you!! I’m glad to hear! And yes walking is the best!🙌🏼
I almost clicked away when you mentioned Noom, but I’m so happy you said you didn’t like it. It triggered my eating disorder more than any other app.
Lauren, I’m not a fan of noom but I do love zoom lol. I work with a group of online nutritionist that create customized diets. I can sign you up with 4 sessions today. Let me know. Best regards.
Congratulations. What’s more amazing is that you did this in spite of your thyroid disease. Agree mental health is important in any weight loss journey.
Thank you so much!!🙏🏼 it can definitely be difficult navigating autoimmune issues as well. And mental health is so important!
oh wow...I'm in Arizona from MN as well. I gained a bunch of weight after maintaining my weight for so long. I was stress eating like crazy because of the move. Thanks for this girl.
Wow small world!! Thank you for watching, and I hope you feel a little less stressed after moving! I definitely stress ate for pretty much all of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, it was really a tough time adjusting to a big move. I wish you all the best!
oh I thought she had an Michigan accent
love the idea of not breaking the chain! congratulations on your weight loss x
Thank you!!☺️
Congratulations girl on your journey! ✨ You deserve it after all that hard work! 😎
Thank you so much!! That really means a lot!
You're an inspiration to many. Keep up the good work. You're a strong and beautiful.
That means so much!! Thank you❤️
Love you Ellen! You are such an inspiration. I have been watching your videos and it’s motivated me so much! I went way out of my comfort zone and uploaded a video on here myself hoping for some love and encouragement on this journey. Thank you for being you!
Thank you so much!!☺️ I’m glad you are starting as well! I wish you all the best!
THANKS!! GREAT VIDEO!!! Noom is horrible. You're right, consistency is key!
Thank you!! Noom is the worst hahahaha but yes consistency is key!
So happy for you! Kudos to you! Keep fighting, you got this
Thank you very much!!
Ellen, thank you for sharing your story for being so real. You are a beautiful person in and out. New subscriber. Will support you. Definitely gave me an extra push for my journey. Take care and be safe.
Thank you!! I really appreciate it. I wish you the best!
found your video as the first one when I just decided to start watching weight loss inspiration. I was 120 when I graduated HS in 2016, 150 in college in 2017, got very fit in the gym and dropped to a very healthy and muscular 120 by the end of 2018…. and now in 2022 i’m 195 pounds. I gave up on my gym self because of my mental health, and I always go between the thoughts of “I can lose this weight!” and “am I being anti-body positive if I don’t accept where I am?” but i’ve only recently truly loved and accepted what I look like. that acceptance shows me that I don’t wanna lose weight just because of outer images, but because of how it makes me feel internally and mentally. I cannot wait to get started, and this will be a huge year for me! thank you for the inspiration!!!
I definitely understand how you feel!! I feel conflicted sometimes with still wanting to lose weight vs accepting where I am but I think ultimately we just have to find out what weight we are happiest at and stick with that and don’t let it determine how we feel otherwise! I wish the best for you and thank you for watching!!☺️❤️
You look so beautiful, through this journey you've gained so much more than just weight loss. Positive mental health is the real prize.
Wow thank you so much!🥺❤️ you’re absolutely right, improving your mental health is the ultimate goal!
That’s awesome! Congrats girl. Can you please do a makeup tutorial on this makeup!? And what lipstick you used 😫 I’ve been looking for videos with a light makeup look like yours!
Thank you!!☺️ and I have been meaning to film one! I have some older makeup videos on my channel but haven’t done an updated one. I am still definitely wearing a lot of makeup!! But it’s not a super dramatic eye look or anything😊 and the lip liner is from Patrick Ta and it’s called She’s Proud!
Off topic but you have the prettiest eyebrows, I cannot stop staring at them!!
You sound like me. I’m back trying to get myself back on track. Lost weight at the beginning of COVID now I’ve gained it all back and some. I’ve started meditating also to work on my mental health too. Congratulations on losing and feelings better about yourself!
Thank you!☺️ and I feel you, it’s been a tough couple years now!! But working on meditation and your mental health sounds amazing! I still need to keep up the consistency on both those things
You are beautiful and articulate and I enjoyed your sharing so much. So thankful this was in my feed this morning. Thank you! 💛
That really made my day! Thank you so much☺️
I started being nice to myself the past couple months too & i feel so much better about waking up every morning. when i was dog piling hideous things to myself every day 24/7 hating existing & fighting with myself i just wanted to do anything to get away from myself. but yea thinking beautiful thoughts has changed the way i look at life. instead of being disgusted with myself that im not anywhere near my goals i fell in love w the journey of self love & working towards happiness every day. mental health is definitely a great deal in weight loss. u r beautiful
I’m so glad to hear that!! It’s hard to change your thought process but it’s so worth it. Mental health is so important and can be such a struggle sometimes but when you overcome something it feels amazing. Thank you!☺️
absolutely unrelated to topic of weight, i must tell you because i just feel like maybe you don’t really understand it but, you are seriously so so so beautiful. like, you glow. you are stunning. i understand feeling insecure because i am too, but God, you are gorgeous and you should really feel it regardless. i hope you can continue to love yourself and treat yourself the best. love, hasi
You remind me so much of myself. You are so relatable and encouraging
That’s so sweet! Thank you so much❤️
Appreciate you mentioning how losing weight is a mental game. You can lose weight and still hate yourself and still be discontent at the end of it.
Absolutely! It’s so important to take care of your mental health too
You are beautiful and sooo kind! I need a makeup tut!!! So natural and smooth :)
Congratulations to you as well :)
Wow thank you so much!!🥺❤️ I think I need to film an updated one!❤️
Thank you for sharing your story! I found it motivating and honest.
Thank you!!☺️
Your amazing girl! Thanks for sharing! Huge inspiration! 😊🤍
Thank you!!☺️
You've really tried hard, and I think that the face that you didn't give up is super inspiring!!
Thank you so much!!☺️
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Thanks for this video! I’m so proud of you, this so awesome! You’re make up is so pretty too! 😍
Thank you!!☺️ that’s so sweet!
First things first , your so beautiful inside and out! Second I’m so jealous you carry your weight so well , your face is so slim.!!! Keep going your amazing !!!! Everything you touched on is so vital and essential for success!
Thank you!! And I’m glad I could provide some helpful information!
I love your makeup and hair 💕 great inspirational video!!
Thank you so much!☺️☺️
Never subbed so fast! Finally someone I can relate to!! Can’t wait for more content ❤️❤️
I too got sucked into Isagenix 😂
@@meganharris2766 ugh it sucks when you don’t know any better! Thankfully I figured it out pretty quickly😂 but thank you for watching and supporting!!❤️
Great idea, consistency goals👍
Congratulations on your weight loss. I started my journey a month ago and I have lost 20 pounds without any exercise . I decided to join a nutrition program with great mentorship, daily zoom meeting to encourage , teach and also listen to great testimonies. I had to remove carbs from my diet.
What nutrition program did you join?
I actually love your goal calendar!! It gave me an idea on how to use my stickers. I also have autoimmune issues. You are beautiful at any weight BTW, but good luck on improving your health. ❤
Thank you!! That really means a lot!
Congratulations on your weight loss
This video has really got me motivated thankyou for sharing 😊
Thank you so much!!
Great job!!! Thanks for making an honest weight loss video 🙏
Thank you so much!!❤️
You are amazing thank you so much for making this video I am so sick of all these weight loss videos and marketing companies that overall have a negative influence and actually promote eating disorders. But yours is different you have a great story and you should keep telling it the smartest thing you ever did with start seeing a therapist to work on your mental and emotional health 1st Good for you girl
First off, congrats!!! What an accomplishment. Secondly, I LOVE that you referred to walking as your workout. Walking is the most underrated exercise and anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to make money off of you. Again congrats girl :)
Thank you very much!! And totally- I love walking! It’s so simple yet so effective. I love it!
When I was listening to your video, I realized how unbelievably similar it is to mine. For example, you had various attempts at weight loss pre-pandemic, and before the pandemic began, you were startling to see results. I was in a similar boat than you where I had lost weight pre-pandemic, but then when covid hit, I didn’t go out (I was and still am able to work from home), and I ate and ate and gained the 60 pounds back that I had lost right before the pandemic. I also tried Noom during the pandemic, and I also don’t recommend it as I didn’t find it helpful. The recipes are good, but that was the only thing about it that I liked. I had also started trying meditation, and that was not bad.
I still have to lose about 50 pounds (I’ve lost about 8 pounds since August, which is very frustrating), and I’m stuck this time. Since August, I’ve been doing crossfit 3 mornings each week and also do a lighter workout at the gym on the same days I do crossfit to vary the workouts out, but it’s the food that I’m struggling with. I have a salt tooth and love carbs, and that’s what I’m struggling to eat less of. I absolutely love to eat healthy food and will eat almost anything, but it’s the quick-grab snacks that are the worst for my waistline.
Working from home has also been very hard for me (I’m a high school teacher in Ontario, Canada), and living alone doesn’t help either. I don’t like that my kitchen is where I work as snacking is so easy to do. I know that I need to work on not being tempted by what’s in my kitchen, and not buying something so that it’s not in the house is not the most helpful because it’s like a boiling pot - once it’s boiling, you have to take it off the stove. What I mean by that is that if I don’t buy something that I’ve been craving (such as chips), I can go a little bit without it, but eventually, my cravings will get so big that I’m going to end up going out to buy the chips anyway and maybe even more. Depriving myself isn’t healthy, so I have to learn somehow to be able to have the food in my house and not eat it unless it’s for an occasion or it’s a cheat meal, which I agree with.
This pandemic has been very tough for all of us, and it’s so good to know that there is hope to losing this stubborn weight during this horrible pandemic. Your weight loss journey is very inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing it. Greetings from Canada 👋
Thank you for sharing! It sounds like we do have similar stories!
I feel the same way, working out is easy and I still like healthy food, but it’s so much mental and physical work to be consistent with cooking and buying all this food to cook at home. The snacks are so much easier especially when you’re exhausted and don’t feel like cooking.
And I have the same trouble, I basically work in my kitchen so the cupboards are only a step away. The temptation to snack all day is very hard to resist sometimes! Along with barely getting any steps in if I don’t leave my apartment either. Sometimes just cooking and getting a workout in can be a challenge. But it sounds like you’re doing great with it so far and you’re on the right track! Best of luck to you and thank you for watching!☺️
Omg..This was perfect for me.. I gained 50 lbs since the beginning of Covid.. I had lost 107 lbs but then gained half of it back.. Now I need to get back at doing what works. I did almost exactly what you did..but now I feel this time is so much harder to get motivated.. Thank you so much for your video about Loving yourself.. I kinda let that part disappear and go into quarantine..lol It's time to start showing myself that it's ok to Love me.. You're definitely an inspiration. I Love the calendars..and graphs..Thank you so MUCH! You're very beautiful.❤😁
Thank you!! I’m so glad you found it helpful! It has been an ongoing struggle to find peace and be able to lose weight during covid but it’s possible! The positive affirmations, calendars, and graphs definitely helped me!☺️
That is amazing! Congratulations on your weight loss! 👌🏾
Thank you so much!!🥺❤️
Well spoken and great advice. Thank you!
Thank you so much!!☺️
Hi Ellen, I have hypothyroidism and I gained 25 lbs during quarantine. I also binge on occasion. I’m having a lot of trouble sticking to my diet to get it off and to stick to exercising. Your video was helpful in that I didn’t realize that I may have “trigger foods” that cause the binges, so I’m definitely going to look into this! I also like the idea of doing meditation specific to my issues. Anyway thanks for the motivation!
Sounds like we have a similar story! Meditation is also super helpful if you’re into that sort of thing. Thank you for watching and best wishes!☺️
Hey Ellen, am watching for motivation aswell! :-) Thank you for making this Vid
Thank you!!☺️
Hi. I'm trying your calendar idea! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you!! I hope it helps!
For me, low carb, intermittent fasting 16:8, walking. Light weights and rebounding to mix it up and for the great feeling.I also lost weight and shaped up during the quarantine. I know what to do and how to care for my body now. Thanks for doing your part to inspire.
That’s great to hear! Congrats on the success
Which rebounder do you use?
You are absolutely stunning thank you for sharing 🤍I subbed can’t wait to see more from you💕
Thank you, so are you!☺️ I did too I can’t wait to see what you create!
I have hashimotos as well! Thankyou so much for sharing your story! So inspiring and genuine ❤️Currently struggling with weight and health as well.
Thank you for sharing as well! That really means a lot so thank you! And I know how hard it can be feeling like you’re always stuck and not making progress, but I’ve had to learn with thyroid issues that truly slow and steady is the way to go. I wish you the best!☺️