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Down 106 pounds and counting over the past 18 months with 54 left to go. Sharing my weight loss journey using diet, exercise, and Mounjaro.

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17/07/2024

Weigh-in Wednesday - 107.7 pounds down

A loss is a loss no matter how small. I’m down .2 pounds since last week and, can I tell you a secret? I’m thrilled. Yes, my weight loss is moving slower than it was before but I’m loving life and making an effort to continue to change. Here’s the July Mounjaro update:

1. Side effects - constipation only. My site injection reaction is gone again, it seems to come and go and there’s no real rhyme or reason. I continue to like my stomach as my favorite injection site, followed closely by my thigh. I finally recognized that I also have some fatigue the day after injection but it’s nothing a nap won’t cure.

2. Dosage- still on 10mg as I have been since last April. I’m going to look into upping the dosage since I would like to see my weight loss progress a little further and lowering my A1C a bit more wouldn’t hurt my feelings.

3. Workouts - everyone has been asking me about this. During the summer, life enters a very different schedule. I love taking my daughter to the pool and being out and about so the visits to the gym aren’t as focused as they are during the school year. This probably has a lot to do with my current weight loss stall. I still go the gym every other day or so. Here’s what a week normally looks like for me... Sunday: family day doing some type of activity, like the pool...Mondays and Wednesdays: strength training at the gym for 30 minutes followed by an hour of aqua aerobics...Tuesdays and Thursdays - swimming at the pool or the elliptical at the gym followed by some arms at the gym. Fridays are iffy and we oftentimes swim after work or do a family activity. Saturdays are and will always be - early wakeup with a mile long swim, coffee, and car wash. Any questions about my workouts? Let me know!

4. Cravings and food intake: no big cravings and food intake is pretty solid around 1700-1800 calories a day.

Alright, what else do you want to know?

16/07/2024

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09/07/2024

Transformation Tuesday

107.5 pounds lost and more things gained than I can even mention. With that said, I am so disappointed in myself for one thing - I was so embarrassed by the state of my body in the beginning that I didn’t take full body photos. I didn’t want to look in the mirror, let alone, take pictures of how big I had let my bottom half get. I became a pro at avoiding shiny surfaces so that I didn’t have to see the body that I was living in.

It took my 5 months to take a picture of myself in my swimsuit, I was already almost 50 pounds down by the point that photo was taken. Since then I’ve lost more than double that, you might not be able to see the difference, but here’s what I see some it is visible and some of it is not:

-I see someone who get her waist back
-I see some really strong calves that have slimmed down quite a bit
-I see someone who has gotten so much stronger
-I see someone who can swim a mile now when she started by treading water
-I see a decrease in back fat
-I see someone with a lot of loose skin who is embracing her life now and learning to live with it for the time being
-I see someone who showed up day and in and day out
-I see someone who fought through years of disordered eating to make sustainable changes to her diet and exercise
-I see someone who’s still working and WILL get to her goals

02/07/2024

Transformation Tuesday - 107 pieces of advice for my 107 pounds lost for those starting their weight loss journey

JK, I don’t have enough space for 107 but here are 5

Progress over perfection means focusing on your improvements, regardless, of how small. This picture set started in May of 2023. I had already lost quite a bit of weight prior to that first photo and I was incredibly proud of how far I’d come. I didn’t and still don’t have an end in sight. What I do have is some perspective and some things I would share with anyone getting started:

1. Don’t set up an end date, it’s likely that you’ll only end up disappointed. I was convinced I’d lose 100 pounds in 10 months. I’m 18 months into the process and currently down 107 pounds. I’m still happy with my progress even though I didn’t make that date but I was devastated at the time.

2. Enjoy the process. I mentioned this in my stories but you have to live and love life during your weight loss. That means getting rid of that restriction mentality. The way that you lose weight is the way you have to live for the rest of your life.

3. This goes along with number 2 but DO NOT schedule a cheat day. There’s no such thing as cheating! Cheating means you’re doing something wrong when you enjoy the food you like. Food is fuel so use that thought in your mental script on the daily.

4. Set up rewards for yourself for every 5 pounds lost and every inch or 3 inches you lose. I like mani/pedis; clothes, a movie night, etc. Don’t use food as a reward.

5. Take advantage of all the tangibles. Get on the scale, take all the measurements, take the pictures and track it all. I promise, it will be instrumental in your success.

25/06/2024

Transformation Tuesday

Progress over perfection every single time. There’s nothing about a weight loss journey that’s going to be perfect but it doesn’t have to be miserable either.

My process has taken time and that’s okay by me. I’d rather enjoy my life than submit myself to absolute misery while losing weight. Here’s what I do:

-Maintain a calorie deficit, around 1600-1900 calories a day
-Enjoy foods in moderation
-Swim around 3-4 miles each week
-Strength train 3-5 days a week
-Workout 6-7 days a week with mostly low intensity steady state cardio
-Put in 10k steps a day
-I take Mounjaro for type 2 and that has helped but I’ve shown up and put in the work every single day for 18 months so I’m still going to take the bulk of the credit.

What are you currently doing to meet your weight loss goals? Is it slow going for you too?

21/06/2024

People want to talk about “Ozempic face” so let’s talk about it.

Ozempic face is completely made up! Anyone who loses a significant amount of weight will lose some of the fat in their face, specifically, their buccal fat. There are going to be some people like me who already have a very round/full face who may deal with than others.

honestly, I feel like the whole Ozempic facing is really just another opportunity for people to judge others for taking control of their health by using a GLP1. What do you think?

When I look at this picture, I don’t see Ozempic face. I see someone with healthier skin. I see someone who is happier. I see someone who has taken control of their health. I see someone who has prioritized making health and wellness their goal for the rest of their life. I’m also pretty sure I see someone who looks about five years younger.

04/06/2024

June Update

Let’s talk side effects, plateaus, and upcoming changes.

Side effects - this one has remained pretty steady throughout the course of my time on Mounjaro. I’m still dealing with some constipation but it’s improved significantly over the past couple of months. I’ve made some intentional choices regarding my food intake and have added a lot more fiber. I’ve talked before about my injection site reaction and, for some reason, that’s not completely gone. I’m not sure why but I’m thankful for it. I did have a migraine recently but I don’t think that’s connected. What have you all been dealing with?

Plateaus - I’m still stuck in a plateau but I’m pushing hard. I know I’ve been doing an awful job with my water intake lately. I really need to up my water, especially with the hot weather coming our way. I’m setting alarms on my phone to make sure that I up my intake. I’ve also started taking rest days from the gym and I think that’s had an effect. I’ve started hitting the gym hard again and focusing on increasing my swim times, my elliptical sessions, and increasing my reps for strength training since I still have to be careful about my weight lifting due to my hernia surgery.

Changes - I plan to continue on 10 mg at my doctor’s advice but I’m really thinking about pushing it to 12.5 if he’ll let me. I’m feeling frustrated with my progress at this point. I’m also dropping my calories to rest more around 1700 calories a day while still using some caloric zig zagging. I’ve gotten lazy about my drink calories and I know I need to get those in check.

Now it’s your turn, tell me what you’re doing this month to hit your goals?

01/06/2024

Side by Side Saturday

Summer is my favorite time of the year for weight loss. There are so many opportunities to move your body and spend time outdoors. This year, I’m making my summer swimsuit body bucket list. Let me know if you have anything to add!

Bucket List Items 2024
-Visit a water park
-Swim 1.5 miles
-Hike at Pickle Springs
-Visit Klondike Park
-Visit Johnson Shutins, a personal favorite
-Checkout Mastadon State Park
-Kayak
-Paddle boat at Forrest Park
-Visit the Botanical Gardens

31/05/2024

Tonight, I'm going to be going live on my Instagram with Dr. Myra the co-founder of Mochi, send me any questions you might!

31/05/2024

I want to explain the difference between these two pictures in case you can’t see it…

The woman on the left was
-Exhausted
-Just starting her fitness and nutrition transformation
-She didn’t have faith in herself to make it to goal
-She was nervous about lifting
-She was trying her best to be a good mom but didn’t have the energy or patience she wanted to have
-Had problems saying no even to her own detriment

The woman on the right
-Knows her value
-Moves her body intentionally every day
-Understands how important moderation is in everything
-Still likes to help others but knows that self-care is equally important
-Is a parent who can do anything her child wants to do
-Has lots of energy
-Is 16 months into her fitness and nutrition transformation with no end in sight
-Knows that she will meet her goals and a timeline doesn’t necessarily matter

Where are you right now, are the left or the right? Both of these women have value and so will any future versions.

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24/05/2024

Face to Face Friday, 105 pounds down

Does anyone else feel like their skin is healthier after weight loss?

18/05/2024

Take the progress pictures!

On the days when you don’t want to take a picture, take it anyways. Your body can change quickly but your mind can take awhile to catch up and, on the hard days, those pictures can make all the difference.

When you out pictures side by side, it’s so much easier to see those small changes. I can see the changes in my arms, my shoulders, and my waist and these pictures help me to continue to propel myself forward.

I try to take pictures every few days, how about you? Do you find pictures work best for you or do you have another non-scale measure of your progress?

17/05/2024

If this is what Ozempic face looks like after losing 100 pounds then I’ll take it!

In all seriousness, I understand that when you lose weight you can lose buccal fat. Fortunately, I have plenty of that to go around.

What do you think? What side effects of weight loss are you most concerned about? For me, I worry most about the loose skin on my legs but I know that I’m gaining lose skin because I’m losing weight that holds me back in others way.

10/05/2024

I get asked a lot about my food choices and any specifics about my “diet.” I’m not on a diet though.

One of the best parts about my journey on Mounjaro has been my ability to reset my relationship with food. I’ve been able to make solid choices and really begin to retrain my brain to think of food as fuel.

Here are some of my favorite tips as someone who has been able to successfully lose weight on Mounjaro. Let me know what you think!

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09/05/2024

How it started how it’s going 105 pounds down

Can we talk about the biggest difference in these pictures? What do you think it is?

It’s not something visible, it’s something way more important, it’s the mental shift. While I still have 55 pounds to go, I’d love to share some of the biggest weight loss tips I have from an emotional/mental perspective:

1. Journal, write down your thoughts so that you can come back to them for perspective.
2. Set small goals instead of big ones. Celebrate every five pounds lost. I celebrated with manicures, pedicures, new shoes, you name it.
3. Any time you binge, write yourself a note about how you were feeling in that moment. It normally has little to do with hunger.
4. Talk to a therapist, therapy is fun and can offer perspective.
5. Spend time outside enjoying your newfound athletic freedom!
6. Take a long look at yourself in the mirror every day and learn to see the change because body dysmorphia is weird.
7. Mounjaro allowed me to dissect my toxic relationship with food. I’ve learned to see my food as fuel instead of an obsession.

Let me know if you have any tips to share too!

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09/05/2024

So many people are interested in GLP1s and while I might not be an expert, I have had a lot of success with Mounjaro so far.

GLP1s are game-changing medications but success with a GLP1 doesn’t happen in a vacuum. If you want to make the most out of your experience, there are some ways to boost your success. I’m sharing my favorite tips but let me know if you have any others!

06/05/2024

As someone with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistant PCOS, I have struggled for years with my weight, A1C, energy, and cravings.

I’ve lost over 100 pounds over the past year with the help of diet, exercise, and a GLP1 but recently I’ve fallen into a plateau. My friends at Metavo sent me over a one month supply of Metavo products and I’m excited to say that the scale is moving again and I’m stronger, happier, and healthier than ever.

I’ve been using Metavo replacement shakes to help keep me full in the mornings and my Metavo supplements to boost my metabolism and immune system.*

I love that Metavo has allowed me to bust through my stall and I’m excited to continue to use it to support my weight loss goals. Only 55 pounds to go to goal and a lifetime of health ahead!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

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04/05/2024

Can I be really honest for a minute?

I can see a little bit of a difference in my body, but most days I still picture myself at the same weight I started at. Many times, I’ll catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and feel one of two things: 1. On good days - I don’t recognize that person and think they’re looking pretty good 2. On bad days - I see the person in the mirror and I’m disgusted with the fact that I still look the way I do.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for the chance to the change my life but I’m still upset that I have soooo far left to go. Is it just me, or does weight loss always feel like it takes forever?!?!

The picture in the red swimsuit is from one year ago today and it has taken me so long to get to the point that I am now. It’s taken me a year just to share that picture. I hated the idea of taking it but I’m so glad that I did. Take those pictures because, one day, your “before” will be a distant memory of a person you used to know.

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27/04/2024

Side by Side Saturday, 105 pounds down

Can I just be honest for a second? I’ve always been embarrassed by my big butt. Even at my smallest, I’m still very pear shaped. It’s taken me 39 years to finally feel comfortable embracing the big b***y.

Part of losing a significant amount of weight is coming to terms with how your new body is going to look. You can go through some grief regarding the absence of your original expectations but it’s important to gauge it success on how far you’ve come and now the original picture in your head.

Will I have plastic surgery? OMG, yes! Surgery isn’t for everyone but it’s an option for me and I’ll be excited to have it once I have the chance. Once I hit goal, I’d love to have my thighs and arms done.

What are your thoughts on plastic surgery after weight loss?

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23/04/2024

Transformation Tuesday

I remember taking that picture on the left. I remember covering my arms because I didn’t want anyone to see them. I remember adjusting the shirt so it didn’t feel as tight. I remember stretching out the stomach and the arms on that shirt so that it looked like it fit.

I just wanted to be comfortable. I wanted to be comfortable in my clothes. I wanted to be comfortable in my skin. I wanted to be comfortable in a seat at a movie theater.

Now that I have all of those things, I’m so excited to live life. People think that losing weight revolves around vanity but it’s so much more than that. When you finally take the chance on yourself, you take a chance at living a better and more fulfilling life. The non scale victories are so much better than the numbers on the scale.

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20/04/2024

Side by Side Saturday

If I’m honest, I’d love to be so much further along by now. I have to remind myself often of how far I’ve come. I have to tell myself almost daily that even though I don’t look like I want to, I do feel like I want to feel. Losing over 100 pounds is something that I didn’t know that I would ever be able to do.

Losing weight gets harder and harder the closer you get to your goal. I’m trying to set new goals for myself during this phase. I’m going to push harder than ever to try for a 5 pound loss each month over the next few weeks. With 40 closing in quickly, I want to try to rock out these goals.

As always, if you’re on a weight loss journey, make sure you take ALL the pictures. Pictures and measurements are your proof when the scale doesn’t want to cooperate!

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19/04/2024

Face to Face Friday

The face to face photos are always my favorite. Losing over 100 pounds makes a difference everywhere but seeing my face change is one of my favorites. It’s also nice to not have to worry about having to position my face so I don’t have 2-3 double chins!

What’s your favorite physical part of weight loss (aside from feeling so much better)?

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18/04/2024

Throwback Thursday with a 13 month difference

I’m pretty excited about the difference here and reminded that, even on days where I don’t feel like there’s that much of a change, there truly is a change. This is why documenting your weight loss journey is so important.

My abdomen is still really swollen from my hernia and diastasis recti repair but it’s soooo much better than it was 104 pounds again. Swelling should subside over the next few months as my seroma is absorbed

I’m so happy to be back on Mounjaro this month after dealing with the shortage and ready to get back to my normal activities and lose the next 60 or so pounds. My doctor cleared me for full return to activities and I’m operating at about 95% of my pre-surgery activity level. I’m so thankful to have that surgery behind me and ready to achieve all my goals this year. I can’t work abs for another 3 months or so but other than that I’m back up to full speed and even higher endurance on the elliptical and back to a mile on my swims. Weights are still a little lower than before but we’ll get there!

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13/04/2024

Side by Side Saturday

I’m still 104 pounds down but I’ll count that as a win since I didn’t gain weight during my lazy recovery time. Abdominal wall repair isn’t a joke but it is so worth it.

I already feel stronger and I can’t wait to be fully healed so that I have a chance to go full force in the gym. I swam a little less than a mile today and I’ll swim again tomorrow.

On a Mounjaro note, I took my injection last night and the food noise is gone again! I recognize that I’ve put in a lot of work to lose the weight but it’s made it possible. I’m hopeful that these shortages that have been affecting so many will ease up soon. It’s so important to so many and we deserve to have access to a medication that can help use save our own lives.

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11/04/2024

You see the pictures but here are some things you don’t see…

1. You don’t see the lack of motivation. After a busy morning getting my daughter ready for school and a long day at work, it would be so easy to just go pick up my daughter, go home, and relax. Instead, I walk out of work, drive straight to the gym, get my workout in, pick up my daughter, cook dinner, do homework, and then try to get a few minutes of relaxation in before bed.

2. I feel great, most of the time. Most days are spent enjoying this new lease on life but other days are spent with allowing myself to be upset over the scale not moving or feeling a little defeated by the image in the mirror. Those feelings are entirely acceptable but they’re hard.

3. Mounjaro allowed my body to function metabolically which meant that working out and having control over my nutrition actually put a dent in my weight. I don’t deal with any symptoms of PCOS and my fatty liver is gone.

4. You don’t see the work. I share the physical work but the mental work is so much harder!!! I’ve really had to retrain my brain regarding food and my relationship with it. This is the first time that food hasn’t consumed my daily thought processes.

5. You might see progress but I still see a job unfinished. I’m nowhere near done. There is no such thing as before and after because the after has to last forever. I keep telling myself that this isn’t my first weight loss journey but it is my last. I will never get to stop pushing and that can hard to wrap your head around at times.

What do you feel like people often miss when they look at these kinds of pictures?

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05/04/2024

Who knew that losing weight helps you age in reverse? What do you think, is it in my mind, or do I look a little younger?

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03/04/2024

Transformation Tuesday, (STILL) 104 pounds down

The past week has been a struggle for me. Yes, I look for the positive in everything but there are sometimes when life will just knock you down. Hernia repair surgery, a lack of a schedule, the inability to drive, switching from Mounjaro to Ozempic - not by choice, and my inability to workout the way that I want have weighed on me.

That’s when I show myself these pictures to remind myself of how far I have come already (still swollen in the last picture but the 🍑 still shows some change). The girl in that first picture had no idea that I’d make it this far. 100 pounds seemed to far away. In my mind, the probability of losing this much weight was as likely as winning the powerball jackpot. Then, I made a decision to keep going.

Yes, the past week has tested me but I’m going to do the best thing that I can do for myself and just keep going. I have my follow up appointment tomorrow and I’m hoping to get clearance to get back to some activities and work next Monday. If all goes well, I get to slowly but surely put my routine back to work.

I know this isn’t my usual positive post but, let’s be honest, things aren’t always perfect and extreme weight loss is an emotional roller coaster. Who’s with me?

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I’ve been seeing a lot of people hate on those who choose medical assistance for their weight loss. Can someone explain to me why it matters? What do you think? #100lbsdown #beforeandafter #weightloss #stillfat #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #semaglutide #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #tirzepatide #momswhoworkout #pcos #zepbound #changemymind #tirzepatideweightloss

Is cost preventing you from taking a GLP1? People tell me all the time that they want to start a GLP1 but that it’s took expensive. There are ways to make it more affordable. I use an FSA to pay for all of my doctor’s visits and copays. FSAs put pre-tax dollars into your account so that you can use that money for any of your medical needs, that includes a Mochi subscription and the cost of your medications. Mochi is still taking $100 off your medication cost this month and you can use my code bt23ez for $40 off your first month’s prescription. Want to know more about saving money, let me know your questions in the comments below? #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #momswholift #momswhoworkout #pcos #pcosawareness #selfcare #zepbound #tirzepatide #semaglutide #joinmochi #mochihealth #fsa #hsa

We can learn new tricks. Don’t forget to share the habits they you’ve kicked on your own journey so we can learn from each other. Habits are hard to break and new ones can be even harder to initiate or maintain. I follow the 12 week rule, if I can do something for 12 weeks then I can make it a habit. If I can give something up or retrain it for 12 weeks then I can break a habit. Mentally, that really helps me focus on a date so that I have a goal in mind. 1. Clearing my plate. If you’re anything like me, you were always told to clear your plate. In fact, my German grandmother expected me to clear at least 1.5-2 plates, she was an amazing cook and I always felt bad when I didn’t eat enough to show my enjoyment at her house. 2. Ordering the highest calorie (and let’s be honest, most delicious) drinks. I’ve gotten much better at finding drinks that I still enjoy with a much lower calorie content. 3. Restriction! Diet culture has taught us that we have to restrict to be successful. Guess what? It turns out you can still enjoy a variety of foods in moderation and still lose weight. I haven’t given anything up and I’m still losing weight. 4. Super low calorie diets. It turns out they do nothing but set me up with failure, drain my energy, and leave me feeling exhausted. Instead I shoot for a 1000 calorie deficit a day and I’ve been losing weight slowly but steadily. 5. Looking at exercise as punishment for my obesity. Exercise and physical movement just means that we are alive and we get to enjoy these bodies we’re in. Find something you genuinely enjoy doing and, I promise, it changes everything. #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #momswholift #momswhoworkout #pcos #pcosawareness #selfcare #zepbound

Don’t go into this blind… If you’re anything like me, you are desperate to change your life. You may have been struggling with obesity since childhood, you could be dealing with PCOS, or as you’ve gotten older you’ve noticed that it gets harder and harder to lose the weight. You want to FEEL better and you want to LIVE better. People might think the is is about vanity but it’s about reclaiming your existence. Before you start, here are some things you need to know. 1. Dehydration is hard on your body. Dehydration can slow your metabolism and it can also increase your hunger. In order to capitalize on the effects of your GLP1, you want to stay hydrated. 2. Your food addiction may make it hard for you to listen to your body’s queues. Listen to your body when it says it’s full. That’s going to happen much more quickly and you’re going to stay satiated for a longer period of time. Don’t feel like you need to clear your plate. 3. Get your protein in, I lost about a third of my hair in the beginning and I lost some muscle mass. It’s important to get your protein in so that your body is getting the nutrition you need while in a calorie deficit. 4. Weight training is your friend! I don’t mean you have to turn into a power lifter but you do want to maintain and increase your muscle mass if you want to keep burning those calories. Reduced muscle mass means reduced basal metabolic rate, this is bad. 5. Have some patience! Just because I started responding at 7.5 mg does not meant that you will. 2.5 may work immediately for you or you may need to titrate up to 10 mg. Work with your provider until you get to the point that it’s working for you. The trial data shows that some people are slower/lower responders. One more thing - do NOT ever be ashamed for using medical intervention. You are worth prioritizing and there is no shame in using a tool to help you do that! #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #w

Loose skin…I think everyone on an extreme weight loss journey worries about it and here’s the truth…-I thought I would be able to escape it and I couldn’t -I drank the water -I used the Bum Bum cream, which smells incredible, but didn’t do anything for the loose skin-It causes issues with my sizing in pants -It’s heavy -It’s uncomfortable at times -I don’t like how it looks-I’m bothered less by the legs and more by the arms because there’s so much muscle definition on my arms that you can’t see because of it-Yes, there’s still fat in that skin so it will get saggier as I lose more and appear less full. Here are some things you can do to circumvent some loose skin:-Stay hydrated -The slower the weight loss the more your skin can have time to shrink back.-Build muscle to fill it in -Lotion up -SPF is your friend In the end though, it is soooooo worth it! I will happily cover it, compress it, and have surgery on it later because this weight loss has given me my life back. The wins that I every day are monumental compared to a little loose skin. I know it’s scary but think about the alternative. Are you worried about loose skin after weight loss? #weightloss #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #glp1 #glp1weightloss #pcos #pcosweightloss #pcosweightlossjourney #weightlossjourney

It’s time for another confessional 1. Yes, I have loose skin and I feel fine showing it. It’s taken me awhile to get to this point but I’m done hiding. I worked hard for this body and if that means that I have loose skin, I’m okay with that. I know so many of you worry about loose skin but I am here to tell you that it is sooooo worth it for how you’re going to feel. 2. I have been struggling in the evenings with snacking and during the week with motivation to get into the gym. I’m working on journaling again because mindset is way harder to fix than a bad diet. I just have to get back into a focused mindset so that I can move forward again. Between swim meets, work, other projects, parenting, and wanting to enjoy the summer, I’ve lose myself a bit in the shuffle. 3. I’m in a weird place where I’m mid-size on top and plus-size on bottom. I’ve been approached by a few companies to show off some plus-sized clothing and I understand why they might contact me but I also feel kind of sad when I get the messages because I’ve worked so hard and I feel like it only shows on my top half. 4. I’m getting checked for lipedema. Thanks to all of those who have messaged and commented about it. It was on my radar so I am getting it checked out. 5. After some hate on Facebook this past week, I am more thankful than ever to have my IG tribe. You guys are rockstars and so kind and supportive. Thanks for following along on my journey. What do you want to see in the next still fat, not as fat, but really fit confessional? *Disclaimer - I use the word fat because it helps me. I am not being unkind to myself, it’s a way for me to look at my current status and motivate myself. Reminder - referring to myself as fat does not mean that I am calling myself ugly, I am proud of my continued progress. #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #

Let's break down what a day in my life looks like as an almost 40 working mom on a 160 pound weight loss journey with the help of Mounjaro. Since starting Mounjaro, I've learned that it's incredibly important to better my relationship with food while navigating what my body needs. Here's what I'm eating to do just that:My day starts with a GNC Women's Ultra Mega multivitamin, it's crucial to get all my nutrients in since I'm focused on a calorie deficit during my Mounjaro weight loss journeyBreakfast: Protein pancake - 12 grams of protein, 240 caloriesSnack: 2 tuna packets - 34 grams of protein, 140 caloriesCoffee: Brown sugar shaken oat milk espresso, 2 grams of protein, 190 caloriesSalad: 20 grams of protein, 450 caloriesMid-afternoon energy boost: Alani Nu Orange Kiss, 10 calories (a calorie deficit can cause issues with my energy and I needed to be on my A-game because of my daughter's swim meet, these are my go to because they give me plenty of energy without crashing or jitters)Dinner - Homemade white chicken chilli: 38 grams of protein, 424 caloriesTotal for the day: 1454 calories, 106 grams of protein, 100 ounces of water #GNCPartner #TeamGNC @gnclivewell https://tinyurl.com/cfkzz3k9

Seriously, stop doing this… If you’re on a GLP1 then you know you should be feeling less hungry, feeling full longer, have better treatment of your insulin resistance, and get rid of the food noise, right? Here’s what you need to know if you plan on discontinuing or lowering your dose at some point. 1. You have to stop eating when you’re full. Yes, this means that a lot of times we have to learn HOW to eat and WHAT to eat to fuel our bodies. This might mean learning to look at your macros and prioritizing protein. When you’re off the medication, you’re not going to feel full as easily so you really have to learn how to establish proper food intake. 2. Stop living in the Ozempic, Mounjaro, Tirzepatide, semaglutide honeymoon bubble. Sustainable changes take work and that means also looking at other areas of your life that you can improve? Can you improve your activity level (I didn’t say going to the gym)? Can you improve your food choices? Can you improve your relationship with food? Is therapy a good addition to your new life? I’m always going to be an advocate for therapy because this is an entirely new life and it’s important to have support. 3. Stop believing that a GLP1 is the only reason that you’re losing weight. Weight loss, regardless of interventions, takes hard work. You can do this. Sometimes sustainable weight loss will mean staying on the medication and that’s OKAY! I need a medication to stay healthy and I’m okay with that. Would you feel bad if you had to take a medication for hypothyroidism? I’m guessing no. You deserve to be supported medically as needed for your body. Now, it’s your turn, what should we all stop doing? #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #momswholift #momswhoworkout #pcos #pcosawareness #selfcare #zepbound #semaglutide #tirzepatide #retatrutide

There’s a lot of stuff that I can do now that I’ve lost some weight but there are definitely some things I can’t do anymore: 1. Rest my boobs on a table while eating. The girls are still hanging in there but definitely not at the hefty size they were 100 or so pounds ago. 2. Shave as easily. Loose skin on my legs and newly formed crevices in my armpits mean that shaving has become an adventure. 3. Drink a glass of water before a meal. Due to Mounjaro causing delayed gastric emptying, I have to take it easy with my water intake. This is really helpful in keeping my calories in check but sometimes a girl needs to eat. 4. Get my hair thinned during my hair cuts. I used to have super thick hair which is just now coming back. In the beginning of my weight loss, I neglected protein and nutrient intake which caused me to lose 1/3 of my hair. Thankfully, it was only temporary. 5. Wear my old clothes, underwear, bras, and shoes. Yes, I said shoes. My feet aren’t wide anymore so new shoes for me. How about you, what’s changed? #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #momswholift #momswhoworkout #pcos #pcosawareness #selfcare #zepbound

The raspberry goddess life is real and it lasts for hours! Anyone else constantly red and sweaty? No, just me, that’s cool. I am not a good looking gym goer. Seriously, are you one of those people who glow in the gym? If so, how do you do it?Do you…?#100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #momswholift #momswhoworkout #pcos #pcosawareness #selfcare #zepbound

I’m going to regret this one but I’m going to do it anyways and here’s why: I’ve spent the vast majority of my life hiding my legs. I’ve had cellulite since the age of 10. As a middle school cheerleader, I remember having to find the biggest skirt so that it would cover my butt and thighs. I had to have my aunt help me pin the waist because it was so big. I can’t remember the last time I went to a public pool without a swim skirt on…until, now. I’m taking my security blanket, the swim skirt, off because I’ve realized something… As someone who’s lost a lot of weight over the past year, I deserve to be comfortable in my body whatever phase it’s in. Right now, I’m in an in between phase, I’m not where I want to be but I’m so much further along than I ever dreamed of. I feel more comfortable without the swim skirt on. I still worry that people are talking about my legs but, if they’re going to talk, they’re going to talk. I have loose skin and, as you can see, it’s already being pulled down by gravity and dressing over my knees. Or, should I say, it’s hanging over where I think I have knees? This summer, love yourself and love your body, no matter what phase it’s in. Is anyone else ditching the skirt this summer? #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #momswholift #momswhoworkout #pcos #pcosawareness #selfcare #zepbound #weartheswimsuit

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It’s time for a fat girl confessional (feel free to share your top confession to make me feel a little better over here): 1. I don’t hate clothes anymore, I enjoy shopping again because I can actually walk in a store and buy things for myself. This is always the case on top, sometimes not on bottom. The ass won’t quit… 2. I have bad days, I have days where I catch a reflection of myself and I absolutely hate it no matter how much progress I’ve made. Then, I force myself to take a picture and compare it to where I was a year ago. It doesn’t take away the sting but it makes it a little more manageable. 3. I absolutely hate my loose skin! My arms are looking worse and worse by the day and the skin on my inner thighs resembles a deflated balloon. Here’s the thing, I can’t do anything about it until I lose at least 55-60 more pounds. At that point, I’ll try and get the surgery done. My legs look and feel awful but it’s so much better than the alternative. I’m still going to wear sleeveless shirts because the fat and loose skin is there whether I show them or not and I’d rather be comfortable. I know this is a fear so so many but, let me tell you, it’s so much better than the alternative. 4. I compare myself to influencers daily and that’s a terrible thing to do. They’re at the finish line and I’m only halfway through the race, there’s no comparison. I should probably stop doing that, as should you. 5. Even though I don’t eat as much, I still struggle daily with food addiction and I have to be careful mind myself of all the healthy habits that I’ve built. Medication helps but you have to put in a lot of work. How about you? What are your deep dark weight loss secrets you feel like putting out there today? #100lbsdown #100poundsdown #100poundsinayear #beforeandafter #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #mounjaro #mounjaroweightloss #mounjarojourney #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #momswholift #momswhoworkout #pcos #pcosawareness #selfcare

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