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

When I started my GLP1, I remember constantly asking myself if what I was experiencing was normal. Every skipped meal, e...
01/13/2026

When I started my GLP1, I remember constantly asking myself if what I was experiencing was normal. Every skipped meal, every strange emotion, every moment of indifference toward food made me wonder if something was wrong or if I was doing it incorrectly. Over time, I learned that many of the things I feared were not problems at all, but they were signs real change was happening.

1. Many people panic when they forget to eat, but this is often a sign that food noise is quieting rather than a sign of starvation.

2. Wanting food without feeling physical hunger can feel confusing, but it usually reflects habit, emotion, or routine rather than true appetite.

3. Slower weight loss or temporary stalls often trigger fear, but they are a normal part of the body adjusting to change.

4. Losing excitement around food can feel unsettling, especially if food once played a big emotional role, but this shift often signals a changing relationship with food.

5. Unexpected emotions can surface when food is no longer the primary coping tool, and this does not mean something is wrong.

If you have experienced any of these, you are not alone. Which one surprised you the most?

01/13/2026

I’m all about gamifying my weight loss. The spicier and more fun I make the process, the better and easier it’s going to be right? This method might be slightly unhinged (like me) but only in the best way.

To keep myself on track, I normally use positive reinforcement and competition, like hosting StepBets (shameless plug - I have one open right now and you can join with code BRITT) but this is more of a hate-based motivation.

Here are some of the options that I use to negatively motivate myself. I set goals for each week, month, and year. Every time I fail to meet my goals (steps for the week, trips to the gym, meal prepping, etc.) I force myself to do one of these…

1. Follow an account that I hate for 24 hours.
2. Donate $10 to a cause that I don’t like (nothing morally corrupt or hate-based, of course)
3. Like a social media post that I completely disagree with
4. Compliment someone online whose content annoys the hell out of me
5. Leave my husband’s music on in the car for 24 hours
6. Give a compliment to the most annoying coworker I have
7. Let a friend choose my punishment
8. Wear leggings to the gym that aren’t high waisted
9. Watch a video that I don’t agree with, in its entirety
10. Do a good deed (anonymously) for someone I can’t stand

It might sound a little crazy, but it’s highly motivating. What do you think? Do you use negative reinforcement? Drop another idea for me, nothing is off limits.

01/12/2026

I know how important it is to hit my protein goals and you all wanted the info so here we go:

Drinks:
Genius Gourmet sparkling protein - I really like both flavors
Atkins Strong protein shakes - the coffee versions are my favorite followed closely by the milk chocolate
Barebells - Pineapple sunrise protein soda
Starkist - Tuna lunch kits and plain tuna packets for a quick snack or lunch
Quest protein chips
Chickpeas for added protein and fiber on salads or air fried, seasoned, and bagged up for a quick snack
Bars - Fulfil protein bars or the Atkins cookie fusion bars, Barebells has some good options too. The new David’s bars are some of my least favorite ever!
Ratio protein yogurt lives in my work fridge at all times
Magic Spoon granola is always a good option

Have questions, drop them here!

01/12/2026

Some of you aren’t going to like these. Meh……. I’m going to do it anyways. Am I an expert? Nope, but I’ve been on one publicly for 3 years and seen some shady things and we’ll address those and some other stuff too.

1. Most people are going to fail when they come off the meds because they chose not to change. The research on this just came out too.

2. Ozempic influencers who had some kind of weight loss surgery before taking the medications should not be sharing their “before” surgery photos instead of their “before” medication photos when talking about success on the medication, especially when they’re trying to sell it.

3. Yes, we’re going to have an osteoporosis epidemic in 20 years because people are acting like skipping exercise isn’t a big deal.

4. Therapeutic support should be a part of the prescription. I’m talking therapy and dietitian appointments with the script.

5. GLP1s aren’t the problem, the way they’re being prescribed is. There are a ton of irresponsible compounders right now, giving meds to people without monitoring them.

6. GLP1s are tools not teachers. People should be putting in the work through diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications

7. Ozempic influencers only talking about how great thinness is are part of the issue that people have with the medication.

8. Most regain people have after stopping the meds is from biology and incomplete care, not willpower.

9. Proactive medication use is just as important as reactive use. Patients at risk for diabetes are just as entitled to the med as those of us who already have it.

Hate me yet? What are your thoughts on these?

01/11/2026

*Edited to add - by popular request, the protein pantry I mentioned now has a reel on my page:

Since starting my weight loss journey, I’ve been a gym queen but a kitchen menace. By that, I mean I struggle more with finding the right food choices than I do my exercise routine. Here are the habits that I’ve instituted to keep myself healthy and on track.

I’m really proud of my progress so far but the ultimate goal is to be healthy, strong AF - we’re talking being able to lift a small car in an emergency type situation, and feel like the best and happiest version of me. To hit those goals, here are my kind of weird habits that have helped.

1. I always drink a glass of water before eating dinner, so I can make sure I’m listening to hunger cues instead of thirst cues.

2. I only grocery shop after a full meal. Call me crazy but I don’t make the best choices on an empty stomach.

3. I keep protein pantries in my car, at home, and at work so that I always have a satiating snack on hand. Let me know if you want to know how I fill these up.

4. I eat protein first at every single meal. I follow that with vegetables. After the veggies, it’s dealer’s choice.

5. I eat after my workout instead of before. I always down 24-40 ounces of water at each workout so it goes back to the point I mentioned earlier. The water fills me up.

6. I have a spreadsheet of my favorite healthy/healthy-ish fast food options on my phone so that I have it at the ready when we’re on the go.

7. I take my water bottle with me everywhere. why would I buy a drink when there are water filling stations everywhere and I can skip the calories?!

8. I start my day with protein, water, and caffeine. Caffeine is a personal choice but I always keep those 3 drinks with me first thing in the morning. It gives me balance and a better outlook on life.

9. I’ve trained myself to be a grazer instead of a diner. Smaller more frequent meals.

10. I take a picnic with me anytime I can. It’s less expensive and I know I won’t give over my calorie goals.

What do you do? Let’s share and compare!


01/10/2026

No one talks about this part of weight loss. So here I am sharing all the breakups that I’ve had over the past 3 years.

1. The first breakup was the hardest. I broke up with my hair, I didn’t get enough protein and about a third of it started a relationship with my shower drain.

2. I broke up with cheese. There are some hard feelings here, I’m still in love with cheese but because of delayed gastric emptying, cheese doesn’t love me back.

3. I parted ways with some of my favorite shoes because my formerly fat feet stretched them out.

4. Another tough breakup was the one that I had with my b***s. The GLP1 came into the picture, the weight dropped, and my b***s ended our partnership faster than a Spirit Halloween on November 1st.

5. I still have feelings for my old high calorie coffee drinks but we’re just not compatible anymore.

6. The relationship I had with skin tags was one I was glad to see go.

7. I’m proud to say I ended my toxic relationship with food noise.

8. The relationship I have with the scale has improved but for awhile there it was very codependent. We’re better off friends and we see each other occasionally and in a positive light.

9. The old me, she’s gone and the new me is treated much better.

10. My relationship with TV viewing was also one I dumped along the way. I prefer gym time to screen time now.

What was your worst breakup?

01/10/2026

I had a 3 hour HR leadership training today and, plot twist, I didn’t hate it, quite the opposite. As I listened to the discussion, I mentally took note of how applicable it is to a weight loss or health journey.

They were talking about burnout, constant pressure, unrealistic expectations and my brain said, “Why does this sound exactly like weight loss?” I realized pretty quickly that this is incredibly applicable to our weight loss journeys.

At first, weight loss feels exciting. It makes you anxious, motivated, and the scale is moving fast, so it feels worth it. Then fast-forward a year and the scale has stalled. I’m doing all the right things but I’m mentally and physically exhausted and this is why. Lets breakdown the symptoms:

The constant sense of urgency - you’re looking for consistent results, obsessing over the scale, panicking when progress slows, and comparing yourself to everyone else. That pressure alone is exhausting.

The loss of control — you have rigid plans that don’t fit your life, foods you don’t enjoy, rules that make the process feel like punishment.

Unclear expectations — there’s no clear definition of success beyond the scale, so when it stops moving, motivation crashes.

Doing all the things — tracking, training, meal prep, steps, perfect sleep you’re trying to do it all while life is still going on around you.

The lack of rewards — all sacrifice, no celebration, and the scale becomes the only source of validation.

Part 2 is going to address how we can avoid it. Who’s going to check back to see it? Tell me, on a scale 1-10, how burnt out are you?

01/08/2026

GLP1s get a lot of hate. I say that a person who takes one for type 2 diabetes and a someone who also understands the positive implications that they have for obesity. I’ll be honest though, I see a lot of people right now who are focused less on health and more on skinny so I get SOME of the shade.

As someone who is focused on health on my GLP1, here are 9 things that I can guarantee you won’t catch me doing.

1. Relying on the meds for weight loss. I’m never going to rely on the meds, I’m going to put in the work because I need to make lifestyle changes.

2. Skipping strength training! Muscle drives our metabolism, why would I want to lose muscle mass?

3. Eating a bunch of cheese or ice cream. My stomach was already lactose sensitive before the meds, now it’s 10x worse because of the slower digestion. Dairy and I are far from besties.

4. Skipping fiber. I don’t enjoy constipation, do you?

5. Speaking of skipping, you’re not going to see me skipping protein sources. I want to keep that muscle I talked about earlier and I want to keep my hair.

6. Skipping a shot for holidays, honestly that’s the craziest thing I saw around Christmas. Why would I skip a shot to “enjoy” food. I can eat less and still enjoy what I want.

7. Focusing on getting skinny. I want to be healthy, cute, and strong. I don’t need to be 110lbs to do that

8. Ignoring self-care. I reward myself for every 5 pounds lost and sometimes, just because I deserve a treat yourself moment. I work hard.

What would you never be caught doing on your weight loss journey?

01/07/2026

Day 6 my friends (okay, so technically, I started hitting the gym hard several weeks ago but this is day 6 of my 100 day challenge)!

Can I just tell you how much of a change I feel less than a week in? You all know I’ve been struggling with this plateau for longer than I’d like to admit. I know I can work harder, I know I can do this, and I know that I’m competitive to a fault. That competitive side means that there nothing better than setting up a challenge for myself.

Here’s how things have changed so far:
My VO2 has already started to go up
My legs feel so much stronger
I’m less hungry late at night
My skin looks better, this could be from the sweat equity or it could have to do with the fact they I down 32 ounces of water at each workout
I’m reading more than I have in years because I operate on a Kindle/Cardio mindset
I’m sleeping better

Do you want to join me on this? I’m trying to think of the best way to make it inclusive. I could start a Facebook group or I’m open to ideas. Let me know your thought.

01/06/2026

I’ve given up a lot less than I anticipated in some ways and a lot more in others.

1. I gave up my Starbucks habit. At one point I was drinking 2 trenta pink drinks a day and grabbing a banana walnut bread at each visit. Expensive and unnecessary.

2. I gave up the idea of linear progress. This journey has had more ups and downs than a roller coaster, I’ve learned to go with the flow.

3. The idea of a timeline. This girl thought she’d be done by now but here we are 3 years later with 50 to go.

4. The idea that I’d look the way I did when I was 18. Check those arms, I’m trying to fill them in but they have a melted candle loom that isn’t going away sometime soon.

5. The privacy, turns out that weight loss is a very public,private battle. Everyone wants to know more and I’ve chosen to share it.

6. The notion that I’ll be “done” at some point. Turns out that this is a lifestyle. I know they say that all the time but you don’t realize it until you’re in it and you can’t go backs

7. My warmth, it’s so cold all the time!

8. My hair. I lost about a third of it but it’s finally coming back in.

9. My free time because it’s now spent meal prepping and hitting the gym. No regrets, just a different choice.

How about you, what did you give up?

01/04/2026

15 things I wish someone had told me before I started a GLP1

1. There was a period where I dealt with a lot of fatigue. My calorie deficit was too high and I didn’t have the energy I should have. Having too big of a calorie deficit can be a negative.

2. My hair started falling out; I lost about a third of it because I didn’t focus on protein, your body needs protein.

3. I started to feel weaker and got tired more easily because, I didn’t focus on muscle acquisition. Upped the protein & decreased the deficit and it made all the difference.

4. The food noise was gone but I didn’t learn to recognize the difference between food noise and hunger. Hunger is normal, don’t neglect it.

5. I was a bitch for awhile because I hadn’t focused my attention on nutrition.

6. I know they tell you, but I got really comfortable with the same injection site. Switching it is beneficial so you don’t get a build up under your skin.

7. Migraines were hitting because my blood sugars were dropping from my extended fasting. A solid breakfast can make all the difference.

8.Protein shakes are fine but there are other/better sources of protein.

9.I can’t outrun a bad diet, GLP1 or not. Focusing on my nutrition made me feel so much better in the long run.

10.Plateaus might not be welcome but they’re normal. I hate them but I learned to adapt.

11.My shot didn’t stop working; I became complacent. This goes with 10 as well. I have to up my game to drop the lbs.

12.Peope will have an opinion no matter how dumb and uneducated those opinions might be. Be ready for them.

13.Fiber is just as important as protein. Pooping is a good thing, constipation sucks.

14.Self-care is so important. This process is as much mental as it is physical.

15.Some people respond faster than others. A lot of people might see me as a failure. Im down 116 but I’m not thin. I don’t strive to be; I do strive to people healthy.

Did you ever realize that you were eating too little? How did you approach it?

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01/03/2026

First things first, if you’ve never been fat, you probably won’t understand but a few of these might still make sense.

1. The fear of fitting somewhere, anywhere. My people know what’s it like to fear the airplane seatbelt.

2. Walking into a gym and feeling judged for trying to improve yourself.

3. Shopping for accessories instead of clothes when shopping with your skinny friends.

4. Making excuses to skip an activity because the weight limit wasn’t made for you. Guess what zip lining is fun, I learned that over the past year.

5. Drowning your body in oversized clothes to hide it, only to make it look bigger.

6. Trying everything only to be disappointed time and time again. My ladies will know what these mean - Jennifer Aniston salad, cabbage soup, and cayenne/lemon water.

7. Squeezing into a restaurant booth and feeling the ledge dig into your stomach. I’d rest my b***s on the table.

8. The fear associated when the wrong kind of chair, I see you white folding chairs and chairs with arms.

9. Feeling eyes on your grocery cart, reading every item like it’s a confession of your inability to meet your goals.

10. Laughing at the “jokes” because it’s safer than showing they hurt.

11. Smiling through the ache in your feet after standing too long. Lipedema affects me but after taking control of my life, it’s way more manageable.

12. Avoiding mirrors because you don’t want to see your reflection.

13. Pretending to be “too tired” when really you’re scared you’ll be the slowest or to be out of breath.

14. Being hyper-aware of how much space you take up everywhere you go.

15. Skipping photos, hiding in the back row, or only allowing them to be taken from a certain angle.

How many can you relate to? It’s not just me, right?

Side note that shirt is a medium that I bought off the rack; for those of you who “know” that’s a huge win!

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