Pantless Weigh In, Self Doubt & Finding My Why |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Man you haven't lived until you have weighed in for the world and realized you take your pants off before stepping on the scale as a habit...with a camera rolling. Add it to the many things that makes me weird! That little embarrassing self discovery aside this week features my first weigh in since starting phentermine to get my weight under control.
To say I was shocked by the amount of weight I lost in one week is an understatement. I'm thrilled with the progress so far.
The meat of this week's vlog though isn't really about the weight loss, so much as it is about the feelings of self doubt that creeped up in me once I realized I was going to be weighing myself for the world to see. Reflecting on my past I quickly realized the last time I felt this level of self doubt was around the time of my diagnosis with Crohn's disease.
Back in the early days of my diagnosis I was susceptible to all sorts of medical misinformation because I was too new to know what I didn't know. On my most recent episode of Gut Instinct, my podcast all about living and thriving with a chronic illness, my dear friend @AuthorMorganLee talked about her journey with Crohn's disease. During that discussion Morgan shared a point in her Crohn's story, she stopped taking her meds due to a form of medical misinformation that stems from extreme religious beliefs. This discussion, along with my feelings of self doubt over my weigh ins inspired this video about how I combat self doubt while focusing on my 'why.'
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Yes! take the pants off. They add almost 2 pounds! LOL 🥰🥰🥰🥰
At least 2 lbs. maybe 5! 😂🤣🫶🏻 Hug friend!
I can totally understand about listening to people suggest ideas regarding your health. Several years ago I had a friend tell me I did not need my antidepressant anymore. Well.. I almost ended up in the crazy house. Moral - only follow your doctors advice.
I’m so glad you’re okay! I’ve been in that vulnerable moment where you think, “maybe they’re right?” The thing is, deep down I always knew to trust my gut, and my gut always told me to listen to my doctors. They have always had my best interests at heart. 💜
Hang in there friend.
That's awesome sauce, Barrett!! I haven't stayed up to date with your posts due to some health issues but it's so great to see your face and hear your voice! Amazing advice! Stay bright and know that you're loved by so many people!
Hey my friend! I miss you to bits and sorry you’re going through it health wise. You too are such a bright light for so many of us. Sending you good energy and big hugs. If there is anything I can do, even if it is just to listen while you vent, let me know.
Thank you for this and congratulations!
We have the same scale and I weigh naked because I'm that weird about that number.
I too had a friend that was blind and some religious people, that we trusted at the time, were VERY bent on praying over him for hours thinking that it'd get him to see again. Needless to say it didn't work and my friend checked his religion at the door of the church.
As a woman I see Snake Oil being peddled all the time and the algorithm doesn't help cause once you've clicked, talked about, or even thought too hard about your phone and computer will it into existence. Weird.
I love your puppy, by the way. She is adorable!
Hey friend! First of all, that scale is awesome and also, for several years has been lying to me, or at least that’s what I told myself. 😒
I’m so sorry for your friend. I can’t imagine the heartbreak that would come from that. Also, the impact on one’s faith. That is folks taking advantage of a vulnerable situation and in no way reflects the positive aspects a journey through faith can bring.
Brylee is my little chunker that can make me laugh on the hardest of days. She sits in vigil outside the bathroom on bad Crohn’s days and won’t leave my side when I’m sickly. She is truly my little mini me.
I need to spend a morning getting ready with one of your videos. They always relax me.
Thank you for the encouragement. Of all the things I’ve shared online, weight loss is oddly the scariest. 🫶🏻💯
Loved the view from Back of the Bookshelf 😊❤cuuuuute
Thanks friend. Trying new things. All a part of trying to visually tell a better story!
I think we are the best (with doctors, I guess) to know what's best for us, as no one lives in our own mind or body
Totally agree it starts with us, listening to our bodies and knowing when something is off. Then for me, once I found a GI I knew I could trust to give me good information (due to getting second and third opinion from others - after three years of misdiagnosis) I took the leap.
But you’re so right. This is an excellent point that it starts with us. And I wish I had mentioned finding a doctor that we can trust is more difficult than it should be.
Thank you for dropping in and commenting. Hope this finds you well.
Omg why did this video just almost make me cry. I guess it's the whole self-doubt aspect of things. Really great video friend! I have to go get a tissue now. Love you ❤❤
Aww, didn't mean to make you cry. I think as I look inward through some tough times I'm finding that everything I need to overcome self doubt is inside of me all along. And then my why is the reason I push through. I know you know how hard it is to see how the love of others can lift us up when we are in the eye of the storm. Love ya friend.
Such beautiful advice to find a book that reminds us of our “why.” I love that, thank you! 💜
I think I found that book last year.
I love this so much! Finding that perfect book that makes it all come together is SUCH a good feeling. Rereading felt like talking to an old friend. An old friend that reminded me what is my magic.
I hope this finds you well and thriving! 💜🫶🏻
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That’s the sweetest pickup line anyone has ever used on me. I will have you know you had me at donuts.🍩
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Always weigh with less clothes on. I despise it when people are like “my beats friends mom cured her MS when they blah blah blah” and it’s probably why I don’t share more about my own stuff. But seeing your videos gives me courage..maybe
I say share whatever you’re comfortable sharing. It is scary to put yourself out there. Because the world can be cruel. However, I’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers.
I weigh in pj's first thing in the am on a Monday, sometimes, usually in the summer, that's without bottoms. Congrats on the start of your journey and yes on the vulnerability of first diagnosis. I was like that when I got my newest one of diabetes, and I've been walking this road a very long time. Think I'd be better at not doing it 😅
I totally get it. I recently got diagnosed with a new autoimmune disease. I caught myself doing internet searches the day before I interviewed Morgan. And I know her story. I stopped myself and thought, this might be content I should make. A truth/story I should tell. And here we are.
I’m sorry to hear about the recent diagnosis. I know all too well that lost feeling. I know you’re going to tackle it head on. You’re a beacon of hope for me. Your determination to grow in your craft and share that growth with others makes you the kind of leader I love to follow. It means I will learn a lot and also be reminded that happiness isn’t at the end of the journey, it’s all along the way.
Hang in there my friend! 💜🫶🏻💯
@@BarrettLaurie Glad to know it’s not just me, the diagnosis was about three years ago, and I’ve gone into remission with it so that’s a plus. But yes the google urge is hard to beat. It does get easier to know that you’re not going to randomly happen upon a cure when your doctor doesn’t know about it. It didn’t help that my mum always does the same and then suggests things that are really not going to help. But I get it, she wants to help, and she hates having to see me sick.
@@JoeyPaulOnline this is a rite of passage I think. My mom, bless her, does the same. She has sent me beet powders, teas, essential oils and darn near everything else any has ever pedaled. And always seems disappointed they don’t work as well as my regular old treatment plan. 😅
Hang in there friend. I hope you’re feeling better soon!
very nice
Its nice to know I'm not the only one having those days of putting hoodies or shirts on backwards by accident.
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Just one of those things Barrett does to show us he’s relatable 😂❤
Also agree it doesn't matter whether its a disease like this or cancer everyone''s experience is defintely different. My family member and I know this for a fact. As what should have been a easy road hasn't been.. It is very much emotional, mentally and physically draining what ever the thing you're going through. And you are soo right about the videos and heck even articles. How Ms. Brylee? Cheering you on.
@@MargaretPinard Very Relatable.
lol, this is my normal and it is the worst. Hard when I’m t-rexing it to right the shirt as it were! 😜
I stay in underwear when i weigh in 😆
Oh my! 😂
Thank goodness. I knew I was in good company!
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This title means something quite different here in the UK... 😂
😂 I can’t wait for you to enlighten me! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
Is that a VANITY PLATE in the background??
It is from HS. My mom got me a vanity plate the year I came out of the closet. It is supposed to say BL 01, for me initials and the graduation year.
Instead, the newly open gay guy (in mid-Missouri in the late ‘90s 😅) got a license plate that read BLO1.
Needless to say I was popular. 😒 And forged my self deprecating humor that day!
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So much covered in this vlog-the interview on the podcast was amazing! And when you said ‘religious element…not caring about you but trying to influence your health care’ you KNOW. What I thought of!! 🤬
Love the self care day love 💕 check! ✅
I did. This one hits close to home on a lot of levels. And because Morgan and I are so close, I wanted to be sensitive in the delivery of the story, but really wanted to give that story several places to live online. Podcast, video and a short. My hope is if it reaches one person who questions those sorts of influences in their health care journey the work was well worth it. 🫶🏻