Britt's Getting Fit

Britt's Getting Fit I’m still fat but way less fat…down 116 pounds so far w/the help of a GLP1, diet, & exercise

Sharing my journey so that you can be successful on yours!

Exercise, PCOS, type two diabetes, lipedema, and a healthy life

12/07/2025

Listen, I’m an 80s baby.

For my elder millennials and older you know how important it was to clear your plate, eat what the family was eating, and how exciting getting those Happy Meals were. I was a good girl and did what I was told.

Did it set me up for success? Not necessarily, but I became really good at people pleasing and food brought comfort.

Here are those good girl behaviors that I’m getting rid of to hit those 2026 goals.

1. I don’t have to finish my plate. I make halving a rule. I’ll immediately cut my meal in half and take half of it home to enjoy the next day.

2. I prioritize my food needs before please others. I don’t have to eat what everyone else is eating. I’ve found things for my family to enjoy but if they want fast food I will do my own thing.

3. I say no to friend meet ups that don’t serve me. Coffee dates and taco/margarita dates with friends are my favorite but walking trips can be a lot of fun while not loading up on calories.

4. I’m not following the cardio is king mentality that we were taught. Turns out strength training does way more and enhances calorie burn for a longer duration.

5. Saying yes to everything instead of saying yes to myself. I always prioritized my family, my work, and my friends. Turns out we should be meeting our basic needs first. Let’s go back to Maslow’s Heirarchy of needs, shall we?

6. I don’t skip all the carbs because I’m diabetic. Keep in mind, I work with a dietitian. I balance my carbs but to the people saying I should just do keto, you can back off.

7. I don’t use BMI as a measure of my self-worth. I get it, we’ve been told forever to use BMI as the prime measurement but it’s kind of crap. I’d rather hone in on my right waist to hip ratio, my blood markers, and my muscle mass.

What good girl habit are you skipping for 2026?


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12/06/2025

I know some of these are going to come across as crazy but let me explain a few things about me and you let me know if you can relate. I’ve found that, in order to be successful, I need a few things…I need insane consistency, I need control, I need excitement, and I need proof that my hard work is working.

When I started my weight loss journey 3 years ago, I gave myself a list of rules for 12 weeks. I knew that, if I stuck to the rules for 12 weeks, then I could stick to them after the 12 weeks. So here are my insane/unhinged things I plan for this year’s 12 week plan. It’s like 75 hard but basic bitch edition.

1. No drinking my calories for 12 weeks. This means goodbye to my favorite coffee drinks for 12 weeks but I can make it. I did allow myself to do nitro cold brews with sweet cream last time so that may still be a go. Those are only 70 calories.

2. Daily workouts at the gym, no exception. This will be coming back. I developed the best kind of addiction back then and I want to get back to it. I want to crave that kind of activity again.

3. 10k steps a day or more every single day!

4. A glass of water and electrolytes every morning before I’m allowed to eat anything.

5. 125 grams of protein, trying to focus on early daily intake so I can feel full throughout the day.

6. No new clothes for those 12 weeks. There’s no reason to get comfortable at that size when you’re in true process of change.

7. Daily weigh ins no matter how much they suck and a minimum of 3 fully body photos each week.

8. No fast food, homemade is the only option to avoid extra calories and unnecessary ingredients.

Drop you unhinged tips below so we can all go hard in 2026!

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12/06/2025

I love finding GLP1-friendly recipes and this one takes the cake (literally).
Make a quick Caffe Latte Protein Mug Cake by mixing 1 egg with a splash of Atkins Strong Caffe Latte Protein Shake, 3 tosp almond flour, 1 tosp cocoa powder, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp melted butter, a pinch of salt, and sweetener if you like. Microwave in a mug for 60-90 seconds, let it cool slightly, and enjoy a warm, protein-packed breakfast with your caffeine built right in. Approx. nutrition: ~340 calories | 34g protein | 9g fiber.


12/05/2025

I didn’t go to the gym because I had energy. I went because I was exhausted. I didn’t meal prep because I was motivated. I did it because I was focused. I didn’t let myself go because I didn’t care. It happened because I was busy caring for everyone but me.

There was a chapter where I showed up for work, for family, for responsibility, for survival, and not once for the woman holding all of it together. I told myself my wants could wait, my strength could wait, my goals could wait. They waited too long and I was 326 lbs.

On December 26, 2022, I woke up with a choice. Stay where I had been for years or begin the climb toward a self that required effort. Becoming strong wasn’t a body image mission. It was a reclamation. It was learning discipline instead of chasing motivation. It was pushing weight that reminded me I can carry more than what life ever stacked on top of me.

Strength isn’t an aesthetic. It’s a thousand quiet choices. It’s saying yes when quitting would be easier. It’s knowing power isn’t gifted. It’s earned in sweat, in patience, in every unglamorous restart.

Some women accept their before. I won’t. I’m not here to praise the version of me that was barely hanging on. I’m here to build the woman who stands without apology. The goal isn’t thin, it’s strong, it’s health, and it’s fully present.

If you’ve ever realized you were existing instead of living, then you already know what this moment feels like. This can be the day surviving is no longer the finish line. This can be the day you choose to step into the life you actually want to live.

Who do you want to be?

12/04/2025

I’m 41 and 3 years ago, I decided that I’d had enough of the struggle. I couldn’t walk without getting winded, my A1C was high, my blood pressure sucked, my ovaries were taking part in their own mutiny, and I was watching life pass my by while I thought that being out of breath while tying my shoes was my new norm.

Very few people were talking about these 3 years ago. I went online thinking I could find support and all I found was judgement instead. So, I, being my crazy self, figured I would start posting about my own experience. I’m here to tell you that a lot of people are going to try and scare you but here’s the truth about where I am after 3 years of the medication…

My…
A1C is no longer in T2D range
Weight is down 116lbs with 50 to go
Resting heart rate is 56
Blood pressure is perfect
VO2 max is above average
A lot of added muscle mass
My physical and mental health are in the best place they’ve been in decade
Cycles are regular for once
Fatty liver is gone
Hormonal exhaustion is gone
Life is better than I could have imagined

How about you?

12/04/2025

I’m in my 40s, and some of the toxic diet culture thoughts I picked up in my teens and 20s are STILL trying to squat rent-free in my brain. So here’s what I’m unlearning, out loud, in case you’re in the same boat:

“Burn it off” mentality: I used to believe every glass of wine needed a cardio punishment. Like my body was a math equation. Now? I move to feel strong, not to cancel out food. Except tonight, I’m multi-tasking with my weighted vest, walking pad, and some moscato. Thanks to my friend’s wine party where they had a buy 6 get one free. Brittani, I love and blame you.

Rest days = weakness. I used to hate taking them. If I wasn’t sweating, I was failing. But turns out… REST is where the strength actually builds. Also, my knees said “ma’am, we are 40.”

Thin = healthy: I’ve been thinner, but I was also anxious, inflamed, and obsessed with calories. Today? I’m not at my smallest, but my bloodwork is fire, my sleep is solid, and I can carry all the groceries in one trip.

“I just want to be skinny”: Nope. I want to be strong as f*ck. I want to open jars, carry heavy bags, and not be knocked over by life, emotionally or physically.

Goal weight obsession: I used to think I couldn’t be proud until I hit a magic number. Now? My goal is to feel good in my body, in my clothes, and in my mind. The scale doesn’t get to be the boss anymore.

It’s wild how deep this stuff runs. But we don’t have to stay stuck in it. Growth looks like laughing at the old thoughts, forgiving ourselves, and rewriting the rules.

Anyone else still shaking off this stuff? What are YOU unlearning?

12/03/2025

12 Days of Giveaways

-A weighted vest
-Your choice (of 3 available options) of walking pad from Walkingpad.com
-Multiple tiers of ZOZOFIT app memberships
-A SoWell system and Dr. Sowa’s best-selling book
-Starbucks gift cards
-Ulta gift cards
-Target gift cards

I’ll add more prizes, the bigger we grow the StepBet. Right now, we’re at 60 participants. Join now with game code BRITT. Once we get to 100, I’ll do a pre-game giveaway.

Buy in for my StepBet is $40 but you get your money back as long as you hit your step goals. Plus, you’re entered to win part of the pot.

Who’s in?

12/02/2025

Research is coming in strong for the benefits of GLP1s and this is outside of the already evident benefits of weight loss.

Let’s take a look, shall we…

Lower overall cancer risks - findings from JAMA Oncology indicate a reduction in 13 obesity-related cancers including breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers.

Reduced risk of cardiovascular events - we know that the leading cause of death in women is cardiovascular disease and we know now that GLP1s help to reduce that risk. GLP1s have been shown to potentially improve risks associated with peripheral artery disease and lower the odds of major cardiovascular events.

Promise with patients struggling with infertility - a recent article from the NIH indicates promising research regarding PCOS and infertility. Women prescribed a GLP1 showed decreased rates of obesity, better insulin sensitivity, and many resumed ovulation.

Perimenopause possibilities - current and ongoing research shows promise in the reduction of perimenopausal symptoms.

We’re still seeing a lot of research coming down the pipeline, what excites you most?

12/02/2025

Who’s ready to join me? Which prize are you hoping to win?

I’m thrilled to partner with my favorite companies including

Let’s stay accountable, hit our steps (and maybe win some money in the process), while I give away some of my favorite things. It’s like I’m Oprah but StepBet edition.

12/01/2025

There are 3 types of hunger you’ll experience on a weight loss journey and understanding the difference can completely change the way you relate to food. After all, that’s the goal right?!?! My relationship with food was more toxic than my relationships in my early 20s with men whose names started with the letter “J.”

Number one is physical hunger. This is your body’s biological way of asking for fuel. It builds slowly and feels steady and grounded. When I stopped treating physical hunger like a problem and started seeing it as information, everything became easier. A positive relationship with hunger means letting your body speak and actually listening. It’s not something to fear but it is something to respect.

The second is emotional hunger. It’s fast, urgent, and usually tied to a feeling rather than a true physical need. Stress, boredom, loneliness, or even excitement can trigger it. For a long time I thought emotional hunger meant something was wrong with me. It turns out it was just my body trying to tell me it needed something other than food. When you slow down long enough to identify the emotion behind the craving, you can respond in a way that actually supports you.

The third is habit hunger. This is the hunger that shows up on autopilot. It’s the 3 p.m. snack you reach for every day or the urge to to grab that coffee filled with sweet goodness every morning. This isn’t failure, it’s conditioning and conditioning can be rewired. When you pause long enough to ask whether you’re actually hungry or just following a script, you start to break the cycle.

Understanding the different types of hunger doesn’t eliminate hunger. It does help you build a healthier, calmer relationship with it. Hunger isn’t the enemy, it’s information. The more you understand it, the more empowered you’ll feel on your journey.

11/28/2025

Oh wait, none of those are lazy either? They’re just examples of taking advantage of the tools that have been presented to us over time.

Taking advantage of modern technology doesn’t make us lazy, it makes us smart. It means that we’ve done the pros and cons list and we’ve made a decision that is best for us in each instance.

Would you walk 3 hours to get to the store or take the car? Would you give up wearing glasses that helped you see and just try and squint harder? Nope, neither would I and I’m definitely not walking down by the river to my laundry.

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