This video was awesome. I have tried several different products as well and I’m finally getting the ones that I like figured out. I started my journey in April and you can really go nuts with all of the products g”suggested” by other channels (and are sponsored I might add) that turn into a sales pitch. You kept it real and I believe that people will appreciate it. ❤😊
So true! I was buying and trying all kinds of things. I finally had to say, “Ok! What will we stay with?” I would hate for others to go down the rabbit hole like us. ☺️
I agree! Before I started my channel, I tried everything too. It can be overwhelming! I recommend what I use consistently and what works for me. I'm glad you have your staples. It's all a learning experience!
Thank you so much Allanda! I took my first injection shortly after watching this. I had not heard anyone talk about acid reflux, and sure enough, I experienced it myself. Thank goodness I was able to be prepared!!
@@ToniaB19 Welcome to the journey! Please keep us updated as your journey starts. This is such a beautiful community! You will not be alone! That was one of my side effects. I had sulfur burps for about two weeks. I ate Tums during the 2nd week, but then the burps moved on. I pray that this happens for you. 😊
Im anemic as well, i take 210mg twice daily. I am 7wks in MJ 5mg. I got fibergel, ive got the fibre gummy, i also have the senna for desperate days lol. Constipation feeling isnt good. Today is my 2nd day of 5d water fast. Im diabetic T2. Goodluck
@@shazanakhan9807 Thank you for sharing! Sounds like we are definitely in the same boat! 🚤 I am unfamiliar with senna, I just learned. Thank you. 🙏🏾 I hope that all is going well in your journey! 😊
Hello, be careful weighting yourself with a sleeping shirt on. Your reflection shows on the scale, when you're showing us your results. I heard someone mention they didn't know they were showing their goodies on the reflection. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@sandramorris7351 🤣 That’s funny! Thank you for the smile. I use to wear my brown and black swimsuit and that why I stopped. I will keep an eye on “it” again. 😂 Thank and enjoy the weekend.
@@jeaniepartlow7931 Not a silly question! No, your body does not absorb calories from coconut oil when it is applied to the skin. Caloric intake occurs through the digestive system when food is ingested and metabolized. When you apply coconut oil topically, it can provide benefits such as moisturizing the skin or acting as a barrier, but it does not contribute to your caloric intake in the same way that consuming it would. Again, not a silly question! If you wondered, so did someone else! 😉
Hey! The alpha thalassemia is a genetic issue. Most of the women in my family have it. I do have fibroids (even had them removed once), but they grew back after my last pregnancy.
@@mamicara I drink one packet per day! I tend to drink it around lunch time so I have something with flavor during lunch; however on my walking days, it’s after my walk.
Hi Allanda! Great video! I love the LMNT Watermelon Salt too! It's my favorite. Also, I was not too fond of the chocolate. It's just not my flavor. Grapefruit and Raspberry were okay but the Watermelon is the clear winner! I LOVE IT! I add 2 bottles of water in my cup and it's just right. I often add more water when I get halfway through my Stanley Cup. I also use Ava Estell. I love the body scrub and the magic cream. I noticed a change in my face and my skin is very soft. I did not see any progress on my stretch marks. My stretch marks probably need an infrared light. These babies have made their mark on my belly:) I will try the Coconut Oil, thanks! I also have Bloom's Green Powder. I like the Gruns Vitamins better. When you try Gruns, let me know what you think! Thank you so much for sharing.
Hey! Yes! I love Ava Estell! Do you have any issue with summer shipments? 📦 Mine always arrive melted and liquid. The stretch marks on my thighs are deep. Deep deep! I may also try a medical treatment. I will definitely let you know when I try Gruns! I hope that the weekend went well!
@@Allanda180 Will do! I order enough during Black Friday so I don’t have that issue. They really should ship in a cool container. My weekend is going great. I’m just leaving my daughter’s gymnastics class. Can’t wait to take a nap! How was your weekend?
@@DownsizingDiva Thank you and glad to hear that all is well!The day has gone well! We just dropped our 10 year old off at camp. He was so excited! Like you, I am headed home for a nap! 😴
Fellow 🥥 lover here!! Have you tried the coconut Ratio Protein Yogurt? I add vanilla granola, diced cantaloupe and diced apples and I feel like I’m in Jamaica or some tropical place! One of my favorite yogurts so true to the creamy sweet coconut flavor 🤤
Thank you so much Allanda for sharing your journey and great products that work well for you and your family. This was a fun departure and informational video.
If you drink coffee try your chocolate, chocolate raspberry, and chocolate caramel LMNT in your coffee. I use 2 to 3 grams in my coffee. I love those flavors and use them daily.
Hello , Allanda I enjoy your videos, I also have Alpha Thalassemia my doctor doesn't recommend any Iron or Zinc.. she said that's the worst thing that I can take is iron supplements.. it's something that doctors practice differently.. just sharing my experience.. People with alpha thalassemia trait and borderline anemia should generally avoid unnecessary iron supplements, unless their doctor instructs otherwise. This is because people with thalassemia can absorb iron 3-4 times more than normal, and too much iron in the body can be dangerous and lead to organ failure. A doctor will monitor iron levels to ensure they are within a healthy range. Have you been checked for sickle cells traits?
Hey! Thank you for the insight! How do you handle your thalassemia? Do you have iron transfusions? I am just curious. I have always been placed on iron or a version of an iron folic acid combination. Please share. I have another appointment in three weeks and would love to discuss other alternatives.
You are more than welcome. For year my doctor's were prescribed iron pills and iron supplements and I was on that regiment for years until 2019, when a doctor really looked into my lab work and discovered Alpha Thalassemia /Sickle Cell Trait. Best doctor ever!!! Doctors don't normally check for those.. I also was in the hospital once and had iron infusion that was years before 2019 diagnostics..
Gotcha! Thank you so much for sharing! We checked in 2001 to see if I had sickle cell or the trait and I was negative. The alpha thalassemia was the only item to appear. It’s crazy that they are not apart of a routine screening sometime during our life. Mine were uncovered during my 1st delivery. There was a complication. Story for another day! Next month, I will bring up alternatives (other than iron transfusions). They nearly kill me.
This so wild. I have Mary Ruth in my cart because it was on sale for prime day (and still is, just checked 7/19) but I didn't pull the trigger because I was like when I run out, I will have to decide if I want to pay full price😂 Also paying $550/mo for Zepbound. Also...get your liquid IV from Sam's Club. It is like $28 for 26 sticks.
Your videos just popped up in my feed. I'm on week 4 of compounded semaglutide. My insurance does not cover weight loss meds. For nausea I use nauzene. It works in minutes which is wonderful. I take a stool softener at night(ducusate) prescribed by my dr, plus benefiber in my coffee in the morning . A daily multivitamin and Prilosec for reflux. I am about to titrate up to .5 snd to say I'm nervous abour the side effects ramping up is an understatement. This was very informative. I look forward to following your journey.
Hey! Thank you for your insight! Oh, yes! Nauzene is great! I used them in the beginning of this journey and when I was on Saxenda back in 2017! Weight loss can be so complicated, but the right tools can make all the difference! Again, thank you for sharing your tools and welcome to the journey! ☺️
@@anneogden1819 Thanks for asking! I had to have a hemorrhagic blister (blood cluster removed from my finger). It started as a paper cut and healed as a blood blister. Every time I bumped it, it would bleed for 3 days straight due to the blood thinner. I bumped it at least four times in the past two months. I had to go to my PCP then hematologist (blood doctor), back to PCP and then to the dermatologist for the removal. It was finally removed today. I had to be off the blood thinner for five days to have it removed. 🙏🏾 I had hoped to be off them, but not yet! 😩 Maybe in another 20-40 pounds. At least, I am not longer needing to wear the compression socks! 🤗
@Allanda180 Hi Allanda. I am doing well. I started on 5 mg of Zepound 2 weeks ago after being on 2.5 mg for 20 weeks. I lost 44 pounds on 2.5mg. I have not had any side effects on the Zepound yet. It had been very easy . I had 2 days in the beginning on 2.5mg where I felt cold and icky. I sipped on my LMNT, and I was back to me. You are doing a wonderful job on Zepbound. I am so proud of you for putting you first. I had to do the same thing . I make sure I am taking better care of myself and making life changes that fit naturally with my life.
@@lindamcneal497 Hey!!! Congratulations on the weight loss!!!🎉🥰 I love that you were able to avoid the side effects and stay on 2.5mg for that time frame. What a blessing! 👍🏾That’s what I had hoped for; especially, when the shortage happened! We are trucking along on our journeys! 🫶🏾
This video was awesome. I have tried several different products as well and I’m finally getting the ones that I like figured out. I started my journey in April and you can really go nuts with all of the products g”suggested” by other channels (and are sponsored I might add) that turn into a sales pitch.
You kept it real and I believe that people will appreciate it. ❤😊
So true! I was buying and trying all kinds of things. I finally had to say, “Ok! What will we stay with?” I would hate for others to go down the rabbit hole like us. ☺️
I agree! Before I started my channel, I tried everything too. It can be overwhelming! I recommend what I use consistently and what works for me. I'm glad you have your staples. It's all a learning experience!
Thank you so much Allanda! I took my first injection shortly after watching this. I had not heard anyone talk about acid reflux, and sure enough, I experienced it myself. Thank goodness I was able to be prepared!!
@@ToniaB19 Welcome to the journey! Please keep us updated as your journey starts. This is such a beautiful community! You will not be alone! That was one of my side effects. I had sulfur burps for about two weeks. I ate Tums during the 2nd week, but then the burps moved on. I pray that this happens for you. 😊
Im anemic as well, i take 210mg twice daily. I am 7wks in MJ 5mg. I got fibergel, ive got the fibre gummy, i also have the senna for desperate days lol. Constipation feeling isnt good. Today is my 2nd day of 5d water fast. Im diabetic T2. Goodluck
@@shazanakhan9807 Thank you for sharing! Sounds like we are definitely in the same boat! 🚤 I am unfamiliar with senna, I just learned. Thank you. 🙏🏾 I hope that all is going well in your journey! 😊
Hello, be careful weighting yourself with a sleeping shirt on. Your reflection shows on the scale, when you're showing us your results. I heard someone mention they didn't know they were showing their goodies on the reflection. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@sandramorris7351 🤣 That’s funny! Thank you for the smile. I use to wear my brown and black swimsuit and that why I stopped. I will keep an eye on “it” again. 😂 Thank and enjoy the weekend.
Maybe a silly question. Do we absorb calories from the coconut oil on our skin?
@@jeaniepartlow7931 Not a silly question!
No, your body does not absorb calories from coconut oil when it is applied to the skin. Caloric intake occurs through the digestive system when food is ingested and metabolized. When you apply coconut oil topically, it can provide benefits such as moisturizing the skin or acting as a barrier, but it does not contribute to your caloric intake in the same way that consuming it would. Again, not a silly question! If you wondered, so did someone else! 😉
I take meclizine 25 mg which is what is the active ingredient in Dramamine.
@@christywarren8293 Thanks for sharing the information! 👍🏾 I hope that all is well in your journey! 😉
I'm so glad someone else feels the same as I do about lotion😂 That feeling gets to me. My legs stay ashy. I'm a teacher too😊
Great video👏🏽
@@lsx0014 Hey! Thank you!!!😊 We are rare. We are definitely comfortable in our skin! 😉
Hey Allanda. I always learn something from you. Oh that's right, you're a teacher. Just curious about your anemia. Is that because of the fibroids?
Hey! The alpha thalassemia is a genetic issue. Most of the women in my family have it. I do have fibroids (even had them removed once), but they grew back after my last pregnancy.
How much electrolytes do you drink a day ?
@@mamicara I drink one packet per day! I tend to drink it around lunch time so I have something with flavor during lunch; however on my walking days, it’s after my walk.
Hi Allanda! Great video! I love the LMNT Watermelon Salt too! It's my favorite. Also, I was not too fond of the chocolate. It's just not my flavor. Grapefruit and Raspberry were okay but the Watermelon is the clear winner! I LOVE IT! I add 2 bottles of water in my cup and it's just right. I often add more water when I get halfway through my Stanley Cup. I also use Ava Estell. I love the body scrub and the magic cream. I noticed a change in my face and my skin is very soft. I did not see any progress on my stretch marks. My stretch marks probably need an infrared light. These babies have made their mark on my belly:) I will try the Coconut Oil, thanks! I also have Bloom's Green Powder. I like the Gruns Vitamins better. When you try Gruns, let me know what you think! Thank you so much for sharing.
Hey! Yes! I love Ava Estell! Do you have any issue with summer shipments? 📦 Mine always arrive melted and liquid. The stretch marks on my thighs are deep. Deep deep! I may also try a medical treatment. I will definitely let you know when I try Gruns! I hope that the weekend went well!
@@Allanda180 Will do! I order enough during Black Friday so I don’t have that issue. They really should ship in a cool container. My weekend is going great. I’m just leaving my daughter’s gymnastics class. Can’t wait to take a nap! How was your weekend?
@@DownsizingDiva Thank you and glad to hear that all is well!The day has gone well! We just dropped our 10 year old off at camp. He was so excited! Like you, I am headed home for a nap! 😴
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you Allanda for sharing your video finds happy weekend hugs !❤
Fellow 🥥 lover here!! Have you tried the coconut Ratio Protein Yogurt? I add vanilla granola, diced cantaloupe and diced apples and I feel like I’m in Jamaica or some tropical place! One of my favorite yogurts so true to the creamy sweet coconut flavor 🤤
@@jdacurryOhhhh! I am adding it to my shopping list! Thank you!
Hey! I picked some up today from Walmart! I am going to have it with breakfast tomorrow!!!! Thanks again!!!👍🏾
Thank you so much Allanda for sharing your journey and great products that work well for you and your family. This was a fun departure and informational video.
If you drink coffee try your chocolate, chocolate raspberry, and chocolate caramel LMNT in your coffee. I use 2 to 3 grams in my coffee. I love those flavors and use them daily.
@@BJ-ds9wv Thank you! That’s a great idea. I will definitely try that! I made them with hot water (only). I will try it tomorrow! Blessings 🙏🏾
Hello , Allanda I enjoy your videos, I also have Alpha Thalassemia my doctor doesn't recommend any Iron or Zinc.. she said that's the worst thing that I can take is iron supplements.. it's something that doctors practice differently.. just sharing my experience..
People with alpha thalassemia trait and borderline anemia should generally avoid unnecessary iron supplements, unless their doctor instructs otherwise. This is because people with thalassemia can absorb iron 3-4 times more than normal, and too much iron in the body can be dangerous and lead to organ failure. A doctor will monitor iron levels to ensure they are within a healthy range.
Have you been checked for sickle cells traits?
Hey! Thank you for the insight! How do you handle your thalassemia? Do you have iron transfusions? I am just curious. I have always been placed on iron or a version of an iron folic acid combination. Please share. I have another appointment in three weeks and would love to discuss other alternatives.
You are more than welcome. For year my doctor's were prescribed iron pills and iron supplements and I was on that regiment for years until 2019, when a doctor really looked into my lab work and discovered Alpha Thalassemia /Sickle
Cell Trait. Best doctor ever!!!
Doctors don't normally check for those..
I also was in the hospital once and had iron infusion that was years before 2019 diagnostics..
Gotcha! Thank you so much for sharing! We checked in 2001 to see if I had sickle cell or the trait and I was negative. The alpha thalassemia was the only item to appear. It’s crazy that they are not apart of a routine screening sometime during our life. Mine were uncovered during my 1st delivery. There was a complication. Story for another day! Next month, I will bring up alternatives (other than iron transfusions). They nearly kill me.
Thank you mam❤
@@rosalyn32ful No problem!
Thank you Allanda...this was very informative! Enjoy your day and weekend! ❤
@@TheTamalamb1 Thank you! May you also enjoy yourself this weekend! 👍🏾
Great video 😊
Hello allanda thanks for sharing this is very helpful ❤
Not a problem! You are so welcome. 😊
This so wild. I have Mary Ruth in my cart because it was on sale for prime day (and still is, just checked 7/19) but I didn't pull the trigger because I was like when I run out, I will have to decide if I want to pay full price😂 Also paying $550/mo for Zepbound. Also...get your liquid IV from Sam's Club. It is like $28 for 26 sticks.
I just ordered some! Thanks for looking out!!!
Your videos just popped up in my feed. I'm on week 4 of compounded semaglutide. My insurance does not cover weight loss meds. For nausea I use nauzene. It works in minutes which is wonderful. I take a stool softener at night(ducusate) prescribed by my dr, plus benefiber in my coffee in the morning . A daily multivitamin and Prilosec for reflux. I am about to titrate up to .5 snd to say I'm nervous abour the side effects ramping up is an understatement. This was very informative. I look forward to following your journey.
Hey! Thank you for your insight! Oh, yes! Nauzene is great! I used them in the beginning of this journey and when I was on Saxenda back in 2017! Weight loss can be so complicated, but the right tools can make all the difference! Again, thank you for sharing your tools and welcome to the journey! ☺️
Natural cocobutter is working for my belly
eBay has that Mary Ruth for cheap. I am going to try that. I need it to work fast since I haven’t been taking vitamins.
@@mamicara Thanks for the heads up! I will look there, too! I do like it; it’s just been pricey. Thanks again! 👍🏾
I love bio oil!! Thanks for sharing your essentials!! Im going to be doing a video as well of things that have helped me!
You should! I am looking forward to it! I hope that all is well! 🫶🏾
Rock that Cruella. Love you😂
@@anneogden1819 Thank you! 🥰Feeling the same!
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What happened to your finger??❤
@@anneogden1819 Thanks for asking! I had to have a hemorrhagic blister (blood cluster removed from my finger). It started as a paper cut and healed as a blood blister. Every time I bumped it, it would bleed for 3 days straight due to the blood thinner. I bumped it at least four times in the past two months. I had to go to my PCP then hematologist (blood doctor), back to PCP and then to the dermatologist for the removal. It was finally removed today. I had to be off the blood thinner for five days to have it removed. 🙏🏾 I had hoped to be off them, but not yet! 😩 Maybe in another 20-40 pounds. At least, I am not longer needing to wear the compression socks! 🤗
@@Allanda180 oh my goodness
Praying for you
🫶🏽
Back at you! 🫶🏾
Hi Allanda
@@lindamcneal497 Hello! How are you doing?
You are too funny about the thick vitamin. I love and use LMNT too. The Chipotle LMNT is my favorite
Thank you!!!! I did like the chipotle salt, too. The spice was a nice change! 😊
@Allanda180 Hi Allanda. I am doing well. I started on 5 mg of Zepound 2 weeks ago after being on 2.5 mg for 20 weeks. I lost 44 pounds on 2.5mg. I have not had any side effects on the Zepound yet. It had been very easy . I had 2 days in the beginning on 2.5mg where I felt cold and icky. I sipped on my LMNT, and I was back to me. You are doing a wonderful job on Zepbound. I am so proud of you for putting you first. I had to do the same thing . I make sure I am taking better care of myself and making life changes that fit naturally with my life.
@@lindamcneal497 Hey!!! Congratulations on the weight loss!!!🎉🥰 I love that you were able to avoid the side effects and stay on 2.5mg for that time frame. What a blessing! 👍🏾That’s what I had hoped for; especially, when the shortage happened! We are trucking along on our journeys! 🫶🏾