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

12/13/2025

It’s been a minute, friends. Life has gotten away from me and I miss doing that little check ins with you all. These are my favorite posts because they’re just me rambling to my friends and trying to maintain realness throughout this process.

1. I’m restarting my 12 week no excuses mentality. I say that but I did miss the gym 1 day this week because of my schedule. I’m doing 12 weeks with daily workouts, 10k steps a day, whole ingredient/no crap good, and no high calorie drinks (nothing over 100 calories). Is it a little looser than the first time? Yes, but your girl needs balance.

2. 15mg of Mounjaro is not it for me. I’m asking to go back down to 12.5 because I feel like I’m apathetic toward everything.

3. I hate New Year’s Resolutions but I love yearly goals. This year, I’ll be trying one new workout every month. I’m making the list soon if anyone wants to join me!

4.2026 marks a return to therapy, woohoo. I’ve noticed some bad habits returning and I know that working through the mental health component is the way forward.

5. I’ve done a terrible job with daily compression for my lipedema and I’m paying the price. I’m dealing with more pain and heaviness and it’s my fault. This year, I’m buckling down, refocusing my weight loss, and hoping for surgery in 2026.

6. For 2026, I’m going to try and share more of my favorite things like workouts and meals. It’s not going to be pretty (my kitchen is hideous) but I’m going to try.

7. This is random but I’m loving my skylight calendar! It has been extremely helpful with the chore feature and I’m using it for everything right now.

8. I think perimenopause may have hit. Is anyone else not sleeping or is it just me?

9. To the people in real life making fun of me in real life for sharing this, just know this. You’re going to think of me as one of two people - 1. A bitch 2. Someone who will do anything for anyone. Your opinion is correct because it’s the one that you’ve earned. If you think option 1 is directed at you, it definitely is.

12/11/2025

Okay, so some of these will sound silly but your girl puts herself on blast on the internet every day, do you really think I care?

1. I hydrate as much as possible every single day and I drink 🍷 a lot less. Side note, that glass in the video probably got your attention but it’s actually water. I hate to disappoint but I rarely drink anymore.

2. I don’t do cheat days. Cheat days never worked for me because they became cheat weekends and those turned into cheat weeks. Now, do I have higher calorie days? Yes, absolutely, but I just consider those part of life. I don’t blow 5000 calories in a day, but I’ve learned that moderation is key.

3. I don’t participate in fads or lifestyle changes that won’t last long-term anymore. I choose sustainable activities where I can get to progress overload. Keto is a hard pass, it doesn’t work for me.

4. I prioritize fitness over other things, even getting home earlier. Call me selfish but that hour a day gets me more years on my life and I want to be around for my family for years to come.

5. I don’t force myself to do exercise I hate. Why would I?!?! If I like a workout, I’m more likely to do it.

6. I don’t see weight loss as a food centric activity, I see it as a mental health/physical health activity. I journal, I post here, and I hold myself accountable. I strength train and I do cardio. I do everything instead of one thing.

7. I celebrate my body now even though it’s not a before and after image. I see the pooch in that video, I see the lumps, and bumps but 326 lb me is so proud of 210 lb me.

If you’re in the grind with me, what would you add?



12/10/2025

1. People think using a GLP-1 is cheating. As a type 2 diabetic with PCOS, I call it metabolic equity. For the first time in my life, I can put in the work and the work actually works.

2. The food noise finally quieted. For the first time, I was not obsessing about my next meal. It’s like putting on glasses for the first time and seeing the world like everyone else can.

3. Everyday situations became easier. Chairs, turnstiles, airplane seats, and other places suddenly felt like they were built for me instead of against me.

4. My body changed faster than my mind could process. Seeing my reflection in the mirror often felt like looking at a stranger.

5. Loose skin was never part of the conversation. People celebrate the weight loss but rarely mention the new insecurities that come with the body that remains. I mean look at those arms I’m carrying around, ugh.

6. Relationships shifted in unexpected ways. Losing weight means gaining new interpersonal insight.

7. Energy returned to my life in ways I did not anticipate. For the first time in years, I had the stamina to fully participate in my own life.

Which of these new realities resonates with you the most?

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12/10/2025

Just a little before and not quite after…
I spent 2023 transforming
I spent 2024 hitting my stride
I spent 2025 muddling through and working to find balance
I'll spend 2026 fulfilling the promises that I made to myself 3 years ago

Did I give up? No, I didn't give up but I did give in a little bit. However, I kept going, I still showed up, and I never let myself go back to the previous version of myself.

I don't have a perfect before and after but I do have a pretty great before and during that I can still be proud of.

12/10/2025

You guys…. People are losing their minds over my protein goals. The comments about the impossibility of hitting 125g of protein every day have flooded my comment section. 125 is perfectly doable for me and not that hard. As for the other things I’m doing, I’ll drop them below.

Before we talk about that, can we talk about the protein calculation? Yes, I’m still thicker than a snicker but my goal is to drop 50 more lbs while maintaining and acquiring muscle mass. To figure out my protein goal, I use this calculation. 0.55–0.75 g per lb of body weight. I’m currently 210 so that 125g goal falls right in the middle. I’m active and strength train 3-4 days a week.

Make sure to save this list because, if you don’t, you’re going to wish that you had when you come looking for it later.

Ratio protein yogurt 25g per serving
Protein mug cake, I left a recipe in an earlier reel 30g
Shrimp tacos 25g
Tuna packets 17g each
Greek salad with chicken and chickpeas 40g
Turkey sliders 28g
Chicken street tacos 32g
Pizza protein bowl 38g
Everything seasoned sirloin steak 31g
Atkins protein shakes for an easy option 30g
Shrimp cocktail 33g
Creamy ranch pork chop 55g
Cottage cheese everything!

Drop your favorite protein options below so we can share and compare.


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12/09/2025

1. Control the calories but keep the holiday magic
I show up with shrimp cocktail and an artwork of charcuterie because I believe in protein, cheese, and social harmony.
I hit my nutrition goals and bring things humans actually enjoy.
Did you see that reel about the girl who ruined the holidays for her family with her nasty healthy recipes? She made spinach cookies!

2. Fire the Grinch guilt
This is not the season for shame spirals.
Adjust your calorie target slightly and you’ll avoid the “I ruined everything” meltdown.

3. Become a one plate wonder.
It’s not a buffet and it’s not a punishment.
Just fill ine plate with the best bites, eaten with holiday-level satisfaction.

4. Dessert is never wrong
Pie is not the villain. I’d rather enjoy a slice now than spend 7 days thinking about it.

5. Steps count as cardio and therapy
Walk before, walk after, walk to escape your family’s opinions. If you’re anything like me, you’ll need the walk if it’s one of your once a year meetings with the low-contact family member.

6. Beat the Resolution Rush
Now is the time to learn the gym layout before January turns it into Costco on free-sample Saturday.



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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?

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