Showing my support for your channel and journey. Let me tell you, when you were talking about doctors, i could feel you. The health care industry is nor focused on health or care.... it's all a the 💰. This whole "be an advocate for yourself" only goes so far, I didn't go to medical school, I cant read an MRI, i can't put in an order for myself.
I'm right there with you with the PCOS & hormonal imbalance diagnosis. Got diagnosed when I was 19, ended up gaining 30 pounds and depressed. Diagnosed with binge eating disorder over a year ago. Told over and over by my bariatric doctor to eat low carbs & strength train 7x week, but when you continuously eat low carbs and work out and get NO where it is SO discouraging.
I woke up this morning and checked my phone and saw you posted and had to immediately watch this 🤣 but anyway. You are just such a bubbly person and it absolutely brightens my day. Thank you so much for posting this. I pretty much relate to everything you said except for the health problems, I don't have those. But I am having health problems right now, but for me I KNOW it's because of my eating and exercise. My dad and uncle passed away two years ago and I fell into a depression that was worse than I've ever had before. I haven't been able to pick myself up since then. I started binge eating on a daily, and never left the house unless it was for work. I got a new job that was very similar to the shitty one you talked about. But they switched the schedule up on us so we worked 6 10 hours shifts a week, starting at 5:30am and it was rough. My eating got worse because I worked with raw meat all day. So the thought of eating meat made me sick. And the smell of it made me gag, and I was scared to eat it. Thankfully I accidentally found a new job that is pretty much my dream job, and will help me with my career goals. But it's work from home so now I binge eat all day. And I'm always sitting down. Even when I walked my dogs, I still didn't get enough movement throughout the day. Then my brother had a heart attack and unfortunately passed away. Then I fell into the deepest depression of my life. (I should've said this before but I've had depression since I was 13, and I am 19 now). I started therapy again, since I have been in it on and off for years. And in April they gave me 30 days of antidepressants. It helped me tremendously. For those 30 days I was starting to get rid of my brain fog, the binge eating continued, but I was learning how to manage it sometimes which was a huge improvement, I was able to finally get myself out of bed and off my phone and crochet, walk my dogs daily, and do 1-3 workouts a week. And then after those 30 days I didn't refill my prescription, and I plummeted into depression again. But I started taking them again because I had another therapist appt and she said that we have to make sure that never happens again, so she showed me the easy way to get it refilled so that I will actually do it, because if I get depressed, my responsibilities are not getting done unless they are EASY. And I've been feeling better since getting back on them. It's only been a couple days. But there's my story. I hope to slowly improve on my binge eating and start eating healthy foods (when I get depressed healthy foods tase nasty and I have to relearn to love them, dramatic, I know, but that's how it is for me) . I also hope to start moving my body a healthy amount every day, and hopefully get to the point where my diet and movement help me lose weight, because since my dad died, I gained 50 lbs, and after my brother I've gained 20 lbs (he passed in January). I also hope to improve the way I see myself because I look at me and I hate what I see. I hate who I am. And I don't want to hate me anymore. Anyways that's my story, you definitely are an inspiration for me, and I hope to follow you on this journey. And I wish you the best of luck. Your two videos you've made so far have really helped me because I know I'm not alone and I see someone struggling and working on themselves and that helps me know that I can too. Thank you so much for posting. I'm gonna try and comment on all your videos and like them all so that more people can find you and find the inspiration that I have found. I hope for you that one day you get monetized because tbh your videos are very well edited and recorded and thought out. Have a lovely day!
Thank you for sharing your story with me. All that loss in a short span of time is something I can even comprehend. I used to believe the stigma around binge eating disorder and really invalidating the disorder in general. I’m glad you’re in therapy and things are slowly working out for you! I hope nothing but the best for you and your journey! And thank you for being a kind supporter! People like you are reason why I decided to make my channel in the first place 💕💕💕
We are not alone. I have a similar story with my weight gain. My dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, and I gained 100lbs in 2 years, then in 2019 I decided that was enough. I started going to a nutritionist, and although I knew most of what she was telling me, it was someone I could talk to and give me advice, but it was the accountability that helped me most. I lost over 50lbs, got pregnant and managed my weight while pregnant, lost it all plus more after giving birth, then 2 weeks after my son was born my dad had a seizure and 3 weeks later he passed in 2022, then I lost 3 relative one right after another, my mom broke her foot, my grandma was in and out of the hospital, they discovered a brain tumor in my uncle and he passed in July of 2023 (he was prominent in my life too), then my grandma passed in December of 2023. And many other negative life events for my close family. With all that I gained all the weight I lost back. Because my family has gotten smaller, and I didn't get any support from my "friends", I feel alone. I want to get back to the old me and go on this journey with y'all. We can get to where we want to go together.
You are a vibe. There's a reason 53 people subscribed from your first video! I definitely feel a kinship with you. I'm loving building a small community as a small creator! And I too have PCOS, insulin resistance, and issues with my thyroid. It's not freaking easy. D: Hope things get better on the job front. Usually well paying jobs are more toxic. They call it the golden handcuffs--the pay/benefits are too good so that people don't want to leave, but the environment is toxic and terrible. Also, never underestimate the power of walking! Walking on an incline is the way to go, especially when introducing cardio. I'mma stop with the long ass comment. Your video just had me thinking lol.
I can't wait to see how you grow! :) do you have any pets? My story is that I've been on a health journey for many years on and off. After a lot of stressful life happenings, loss and injuries, I'm ready to start again and love my body every day. It's really hard to stay motivated. Do you find posting on social media helpful for motivation? I'm thinking about posting again. I took a long hiatus but thinking about coming back.
COME BACK!!!!!!! Social media can definitely be helpful for motivation, but it’s kind of like a double edge sword. I think you have to be mindful when using social media for motivation and inspiration.
This video felt like a nice vent sesh with my bestie. Thank you for this!!! It's so nice to be following a youtuber who's grounded in reaity
Showing my support for your channel and journey.
Let me tell you, when you were talking about doctors, i could feel you. The health care industry is nor focused on health or care.... it's all a the 💰.
This whole "be an advocate for yourself" only goes so far, I didn't go to medical school, I cant read an MRI, i can't put in an order for myself.
I'm right there with you with the PCOS & hormonal imbalance diagnosis. Got diagnosed when I was 19, ended up gaining 30 pounds and depressed. Diagnosed with binge eating disorder over a year ago. Told over and over by my bariatric doctor to eat low carbs & strength train 7x week, but when you continuously eat low carbs and work out and get NO where it is SO discouraging.
I agree! Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️
Hannah you are a beautiful person, please keep sharing, you don't even know all the people you are going to inspire!
Your comment means more than you know ❤️❤️
Happy TH-cam recommended me this channel! Subscriber 98 🙌
I love your personality!! Can`t wait to follow your journey! 🥰
Thank you girlie!!!! 🥰
I woke up this morning and checked my phone and saw you posted and had to immediately watch this 🤣 but anyway. You are just such a bubbly person and it absolutely brightens my day. Thank you so much for posting this. I pretty much relate to everything you said except for the health problems, I don't have those. But I am having health problems right now, but for me I KNOW it's because of my eating and exercise. My dad and uncle passed away two years ago and I fell into a depression that was worse than I've ever had before. I haven't been able to pick myself up since then. I started binge eating on a daily, and never left the house unless it was for work. I got a new job that was very similar to the shitty one you talked about. But they switched the schedule up on us so we worked 6 10 hours shifts a week, starting at 5:30am and it was rough. My eating got worse because I worked with raw meat all day. So the thought of eating meat made me sick. And the smell of it made me gag, and I was scared to eat it. Thankfully I accidentally found a new job that is pretty much my dream job, and will help me with my career goals. But it's work from home so now I binge eat all day. And I'm always sitting down. Even when I walked my dogs, I still didn't get enough movement throughout the day. Then my brother had a heart attack and unfortunately passed away. Then I fell into the deepest depression of my life. (I should've said this before but I've had depression since I was 13, and I am 19 now). I started therapy again, since I have been in it on and off for years. And in April they gave me 30 days of antidepressants. It helped me tremendously. For those 30 days I was starting to get rid of my brain fog, the binge eating continued, but I was learning how to manage it sometimes which was a huge improvement, I was able to finally get myself out of bed and off my phone and crochet, walk my dogs daily, and do 1-3 workouts a week. And then after those 30 days I didn't refill my prescription, and I plummeted into depression again. But I started taking them again because I had another therapist appt and she said that we have to make sure that never happens again, so she showed me the easy way to get it refilled so that I will actually do it, because if I get depressed, my responsibilities are not getting done unless they are EASY. And I've been feeling better since getting back on them. It's only been a couple days. But there's my story. I hope to slowly improve on my binge eating and start eating healthy foods (when I get depressed healthy foods tase nasty and I have to relearn to love them, dramatic, I know, but that's how it is for me) . I also hope to start moving my body a healthy amount every day, and hopefully get to the point where my diet and movement help me lose weight, because since my dad died, I gained 50 lbs, and after my brother I've gained 20 lbs (he passed in January). I also hope to improve the way I see myself because I look at me and I hate what I see. I hate who I am. And I don't want to hate me anymore.
Anyways that's my story, you definitely are an inspiration for me, and I hope to follow you on this journey. And I wish you the best of luck. Your two videos you've made so far have really helped me because I know I'm not alone and I see someone struggling and working on themselves and that helps me know that I can too. Thank you so much for posting. I'm gonna try and comment on all your videos and like them all so that more people can find you and find the inspiration that I have found. I hope for you that one day you get monetized because tbh your videos are very well edited and recorded and thought out. Have a lovely day!
Thank you for sharing your story with me. All that loss in a short span of time is something I can even comprehend. I used to believe the stigma around binge eating disorder and really invalidating the disorder in general. I’m glad you’re in therapy and things are slowly working out for you! I hope nothing but the best for you and your journey! And thank you for being a kind supporter! People like you are reason why I decided to make my channel in the first place 💕💕💕
We are not alone. I have a similar story with my weight gain. My dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, and I gained 100lbs in 2 years, then in 2019 I decided that was enough. I started going to a nutritionist, and although I knew most of what she was telling me, it was someone I could talk to and give me advice, but it was the accountability that helped me most. I lost over 50lbs, got pregnant and managed my weight while pregnant, lost it all plus more after giving birth, then 2 weeks after my son was born my dad had a seizure and 3 weeks later he passed in 2022, then I lost 3 relative one right after another, my mom broke her foot, my grandma was in and out of the hospital, they discovered a brain tumor in my uncle and he passed in July of 2023 (he was prominent in my life too), then my grandma passed in December of 2023. And many other negative life events for my close family. With all that I gained all the weight I lost back.
Because my family has gotten smaller, and I didn't get any support from my "friends", I feel alone. I want to get back to the old me and go on this journey with y'all.
We can get to where we want to go together.
You are a vibe. There's a reason 53 people subscribed from your first video!
I definitely feel a kinship with you. I'm loving building a small community as a small creator! And I too have PCOS, insulin resistance, and issues with my thyroid. It's not freaking easy. D:
Hope things get better on the job front. Usually well paying jobs are more toxic. They call it the golden handcuffs--the pay/benefits are too good so that people don't want to leave, but the environment is toxic and terrible.
Also, never underestimate the power of walking! Walking on an incline is the way to go, especially when introducing cardio.
I'mma stop with the long ass comment. Your video just had me thinking lol.
OMG I’VE NEVER MET ANYONE WHO HAS ALL THREE HEALTH ISSUES BEFORE!!!!
Also golden handcuffs are very true!
@@ActuallyHanah I also have ADHD. You know, to really seal the deal lol
Love what you're wearing!
I can't wait to see how you grow! :) do you have any pets?
My story is that I've been on a health journey for many years on and off. After a lot of stressful life happenings, loss and injuries, I'm ready to start again and love my body every day. It's really hard to stay motivated. Do you find posting on social media helpful for motivation? I'm thinking about posting again. I took a long hiatus but thinking about coming back.
COME BACK!!!!!!! Social media can definitely be helpful for motivation, but it’s kind of like a double edge sword. I think you have to be mindful when using social media for motivation and inspiration.
@@ActuallyHanah thank you so much for your reply ❤️
Girl! You remind me of Beatrice Caruso's journey in the beginning.
I defiantly need to check her out!
@@ActuallyHanah seconded on the Beatrice comment. Bea is hilarious. Start with her oldest videos!
so glad this got recommended to me! cant wait to see your journey! subscriber 316 💛🫂