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

12/20/2025

Weight loss became a lot easier when I realized the things I mentioned plus a few more. Here’s what I do week in and week out to make sure that I maintain and continue to lose…

1. I recognize the importance of protein and I eat protein first and heavy at every meal. I add my favorite veggies as a compliment. Once, I’ve gotten my fill of those, I add in anything else I might want.

2. I went from wanting to be a cardio bunny to trying to become a muscle mommy. Muscle plays a fundamental role in metabolism. Cardio is important and I do it several times a week but it’s a one off. Continuous strength training is like switching out your 4 cylinder engine for a V8. You burn through gas (calories) more quickly and you’re more powerful than ever. Even when idling, you’re burning more calories.

3. Sleep is your chance to rest and rejuvenate your body. Cheating yourself out of sleep leads to dysregulation of your hunger hormones and sets the stage for more caloric intake.

4. It turns out walking can actually be thought of as exercise. I’ll admit, I was always disheartened by how few calories are burned during walks. When I was comparing it with my calories burned during swims, there was no contest. Now, I’ve finally realized the importance of improving my NEAT and daily steps are part of that.

5. Stress is a momentum and motivation killer! Self-care has been one of the most important parts of my journey. Stress hormones can wreak havoc on the body so adding in self-care is so important. Also, carbs help your brain function and aren’t the enemy.

Just remember - fat loss isn’t always a motivation problem, there’s a good chance it’s a biology program. Once we hone in on biology (with or without assistance - yes, I’m on Mounjaro), we can hone in on the root cause.

Who’s with me on their 2026 journey?!?! I’m ready to go full force, how about you?

If you’re in it for thinness, I’m not really the advocate for you. I truly think of GLP1s as the key to sustainable weig...
12/20/2025

If you’re in it for thinness, I’m not really the advocate for you. I truly think of GLP1s as the key to sustainable weight loss when used in a holistic way.

Also, here are some sources for you because the academic in me can’t help myself.

Lexell (1995)
Zurlo et al. (1990)
Janssen et al. (2000)
Tinetti et al. (1988)
Verschueren et al. (2004)
Moreland et al. (2004)
Fleg et al. (2005)
Wolfe (2006)
Newman et al. (2006)
Ruiz et al. (2008)
Mitchell et al. (2012)
Srikanthan & Karlamangla (2014)
Cruz-Jentoft et al. (2019)
Compston et al. (2019)

Do you focus on muscle? It’s probably my favorite thing.

12/18/2025

When it comes to me, if I’m being honest, I’m a little quirky. I like finding things that work for me, even if they’re not they don’t fit the “normal” program.

1. I refuse to stay inside unless it’s miserable outside. I schedule walking meetings and I use my lunch break as a chance to get outside. Spending time outside boosts my mood and gives me an excuse to burn extra calories.

2. I go all in while taking it slow. I know this is an oxymoron so let’s discuss. I talked in my last post about skipping rest days and I feel like you deserve an explanation. I workout in a sustainable way, yes, I can hear your rolling your eyes. I believe in active rest days. My brain craves consistency so I go to the gym every day for 12 weeks but two of those days might just involve walking on a treadmill or treading water in the pool. It’s a workout but it’s not, does that make sense?

3. I keep dessert options on hand at all time. Ready for some weirdness? I’ve always found salads to be a fix for my sweet tooth. If I’m craving sweets, I’ll make myself a salad or a chop some cherry tomatoes and throw some Olive Garden dressing on them.

4. I post my weight loss on social media because it keeps me accountable to almost 200k people. Talk about positive pressure.

5. I have 3 meals that I recycle each week with different seasonings. Rainbow chicken and some type of chicken taco soup top the list.

6. I take the long way, I park farther away, and I walk to the bathroom at the far end of my building.

7. I read every time I do cardio so avoid focusing on the cardio itself. I’ve finished over 50 books this year. I stopped watching TV before bed and I read instead so that I sleep better at night.

Weird or smart, what do you think?

I used to be one of those people who judged the early risers, the meal preppers, the holiday 5kers. Then I decided that ...
12/17/2025

I used to be one of those people who judged the early risers, the meal preppers, the holiday 5kers. Then I decided that if I wanted to have their energy, I had to live that energy.

5 am workouts? They’re actually fun.
Meal prepping? It sets you up for success and satiety throughout the week.
Skipping fast food? Skipping the extra oils and fats keeps me from feeling sluggish.
Dropping the sweet coffee drinks? Dropping the calories and hanging onto money in my account.

Is it easy to make the shift? No, but it’s worth it.

What do you think of my tactics?

Thank to everyone who’s joined me on my journey this year. As a little thank you and to spread some holiday cheer, I’ll...
12/17/2025

Thank to everyone who’s joined me on my journey this year. As a little thank you and to spread some holiday cheer, I’ll be doing 5 days of giveaways.

I’ll be giving away:
A gift card to
A blowout form
A GLP1 support system, blender bottle, and The Ozempic Revolution book from and
An Amazon gift card
2 yearlong premium memberships from

I’ll be giving away a different prize each day for the next 5 days.

To enter:
1. Follow me and all the accounts tagged above.
2. Like this post
3. Tag 3 friends in comments
4. Share to your story for an extra entry

Winners will be announced daily in stories!

This giveaway is not sponsored by IG.

12/16/2025

I felt like such a failure when I got the message.

We were rushing this morning, things got hectic, I navigated her side quests while trying to make sure we were both dressed, lunches were packed, the door was locked, the dogs were fed, and my curling iron wasn’t left on. I got her ready and I dropped her off but I forgot here ADHD medicine.

She still went to school.
She still tried.
She still made it through the day.

Then, around 3pm, her teacher messaged me. She let me know how she struggled to focus, how she had trouble finishing her work, and how she had some big emotions throughout the day.

I felt like the worst mom ever because this wasn’t about effort. It wasn’t about “trying harder.” It wasn’t about her not wanting to do well. It was about support.

That medication doesn’t change who she is. It doesn’t give her an advantage. It simply gives her brain what it needs to function the way it’s meant to. Without it, the world asks more of her than is fair and today she paid the price for something she couldn’t control.

That moment stayed with me… because it made something click.

We understand this with ADHD.
We don’t tell kids to “just focus.”
We don’t shame them for struggling.
We recognize that their brains work differently—and that support isn’t cheating.

GLP-1 medications work the same way for metabolic health.

When your metabolism is dysregulated, your hunger cues are louder, your satiety signals are quieter, and your body is fighting you every single day. People still show up. They still try. They still blame themselves when effort isn’t enough.

Metabolic dysfunction isn’t a moral failure. It isn’t laziness. It isn’t lack of willpower. It’s a missing support system.

GLP-1s don’t erase the work, they don’t do it for you but they can give the body the support it needs so that the effort finally has a fair chance to work.

Forgetting my daughter’s medication didn’t make me a bad parent but it reminded me how powerful the right support is, and how invisible it becomes until it’s gone.

No one should have to struggle just to prove they’re worthy of help.


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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Just a little before and not quite after…I spent 2023 transformingI spent 2024 hitting my strideI spent 2025 muddling th...
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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