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Down 113 pounds and counting over the past 21 months with 50 or so left to go. Sharing my weight loss journey using diet, exercise, and Mounjaro.

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16/11/2024

Side by Side Saturday
113.5 pounds down

From the first picture to the last, there’s about an 85 pound difference. I regularly get some nasty comments on these pictures so please feel free to scroll on by if that’s your goal.

Here are the biggest differences that I can see in these photos, I notice that my forearms, my waist, and upper body in general are much smaller. My legs are less bulky but definitely still big. This goes back to the lipedema conversation, consult coming in December! There’s a lot of loose skin, specifically on my inner thighs.

I’ve also entered a new season, not because of turning 40, but because I’m going on two years of this weight loss journey. I think, when I have clothes on, I can finally blend in with people my age. Instead of standing out as the biggest person in the room, I’m just a part of the room. Now, people like to tell me not to lose too much weight which just feels odd. I have a feeling it has to do with the huge difference in my upper and lower body. My upper body is normal, while most of my weight resides in my hips and thighs. What do you think?

15/11/2024

Throwback Thursday

No perfection, just a lot of progress.
23 months of workouts
23 months of calorie counting
23 months of getting better day by day and week by week
23 months of swimming
23 months of strength training
23 months of the elliptical
What comes next? More of the same.

09/11/2024

Side by Side Saturday, November update, and a question for you…

Let’s start with the question - when did you feel like you could finally see a change in your weight when looking in the mirror? I feel like I’ve just hit that point over the past few months.

Update time: let’s talk weight loss, illness, finding balance, side effects, lipedema update, and more…

Weight loss: For those of you who didn’t see, the scale FINALLY moved and I’m now down 113 pounds with at least 47 more to go. The “at least” is added in because I don’t know what my body will look like then and I want to be happy with how I look.

Illness and balance - my whole family was hit with both Covid and Flu A which meant that I was out of the gym for a solid week, followed by vacation, followed by vacation recovery (Disney will do that to you). I’m back in the gym this morning but I was only able to swim for 30 minutes instead of an hour. I’m working to balance out my workout schedule with life and with weekly recovery.

Side effects - as always, I’m still dealing with constipation but I use my fiber from and I integrate a lot of fiber from chickpeas, veggies, and even some low calorie treats (hey there, Fiber One brownie) into my diet.

Lipedema update - I have an appointment scheduled for early December now. Yes, I pushed it off. Yes, I should know better. Fall was so busy that my own self-care fell by the wayside. I know you guys can understand that.

Still on 10mg, blood work in two weeks (I’m so excited), and chugging along. How are you all doing? What other kinds of updates would you like to see?

01/11/2024

Face to Face Friday

4 years, 112 pounds down, better skin, healthier body, happier me!

Here are some changes that have happened as an indirect result of my weight loss:

1. Better skin because I take better care of myself in every way.
2. More outgoing because I don’t hate being seen in public
3. More willing to say no to things that don’t serve me because I’ve learned to prioritize my own mental and physical well being.

What INDIRECT effects have you had as a result of your weight loss?

26/10/2024

Side by Side Saturday at Animal Kingdom, 19 months and 80 or pounds apart. 112 pounds down total (and I’m sure a few more once I get on the scale after this vacation.

We’re on day 3 of trip and loving it. Let’s talk about non-scale victories. Did this chick fit on Avatar Flight of Passage?…

Yes, yes I did! I fit with plenty of room. The calves were a little bit of a squeeze but no issues. I’m also handling the. 18-20k steps a day without an issue (aside from a nasty blister on my foot). Fitting easily on an airplane. Riding all the rides comfortably. Making good choices within issues. Not hiding my chin in photos like I did before. So many wins!

Vacations are looking a little different with all the non-scale victories. What are your favorite NSV’s so far?

16/10/2024

Transformation Tuesday

One of the biggest changes that’s occurred over the past 22 months is how I approach weight loss conversations, especially compliments. Have you changed how you approach it?

When I talk to people about their weight loss, I try to emphasize the following things:
-telling them that they’re glowing
-mentioning that their hard work is showing (only if I know that it’s an intentional weight loss)
-saying that they’re radiant

I don’t say things like:
-Keep going (they might be happy at their current size
-You look so much prettier now (let’s not be a$$holes to the old version of them)
-telling them that they look great at the size that they are and not to lose anymore (because it’s none of my business.

Tell me, what do you say?

05/10/2024

What did I do casually?
Not a single thing. I’m not a casual type of girl. I’m a type A, can’t give up, won’t give up, type of person. I have to win and the only way to win is to keep going.

I chose to go to the gym every day.
I chose to hit 10k steps a day.
I chose to monitor my calories and give up the bad habits I’d developed.
I chose to become more active on a daily basis.
I chose to have a conversation with my primary about Mounjaro.
I chose to fight.
I chose the option to show up and I’ve been showing up every single day for 21 months.

None of it has been casual but all of it has been important.

You have 3 months until 2025, what are you going to do with it?

01/10/2024

Transformation Tuesday with a few Mounjaro tips
110 pounds down

1. Take your Mounjaro on Friday midday or evenings so you have the full effect for the weekend. I get a dip in energy so I like to sleep through it on Friday night.
2. Let your shot warm up for about 10 minutes so that it stings a little less. If the injections really freak you out, check out an injection buzzer.
3. Keep protein on hand so that you can easily feel full
4. Do a good crockpot meal on Sunday and portion it out for the week so you’re less tempted to eat fast food
5. Use an ADHD clock/timer for a visual reminder to drink your water
6. Fiber supplements are your friend. Also, do we remember Fiber One brownies? OMG, I forgot about th and they’re so yummy. Throw them into the fridge and the chocolate comes out with the perfect crunch.
7. Keep one pair of your fat pants and get rid of the rest
8. Pick one day to clean out your fridge so that you can set yourself up with a fresh start to the week.
9. Get ready to watch Nobody Wants This on Netflix for your next session. It’s so good! Don’t binge it, treat yourself to it one episode for each of your next few cardio workouts, it’s the perfect motivation.
10. Take the pictures!

01/10/2024

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27/09/2024

Face to Face Friday

This week’s transformation is dedicated to becoming “that girl.” My hope for all of you is that you get to become your version of “that girl.”

This past weekend, some of my mom friend’s and I got a bonfire site and all of us were able to enjoy a fun night full of family time. At the end of the night, Adeline asked if I could give her a piggy back ride to the car that we’d parked pretty far away. Sure, girl, hop on. I knew that it wouldn’t be an issue and that I’m healthy enough and more than strong enough to carry my 7 year old to the car.

Becoming that girl means a few things to me:
-Being present both mentally and physically
-Being able to walk into a store and buy what I want
-Enjoying all the fun I’m able to have with my family and friends
-Not being nervous to go out in public because of how I look
-Feeling confident in my abilities in the gym
-Feeling strong both physically and mentally
-Knowing that I’m doing everything I can to live my best life
-Being unashamed of who I am

What are you doing to become “that girl?”

24/09/2024

Guess what?

I did that.
That’s the same shirt 20 months later.
That tunic shirt wouldn’t go over my hips before but now it’s halfway down to my knees.
I used to try to stretch the arms so that it would fit.
In that picture, I’d already lost about 10 pounds, now I’ve lost 110.
In that picture, I didn’t even spect to make it this far. I genuinely thought that I’d have given up by now but I didn’t.
I just kept going…

Here’s the thing; it isn’t been perfect.
I could have lost more weight more quickly but I’ve enjoyed the process.
I haven’t been miserable. I’ve been able to celebrate my time in the gym instead of feeling as though it’s a punishment.
I’ve learned moderation in my food choices instead of restriction.
I’ve developed a game plan for the rest of my weight loss and the rest of my life.
I’ve gotten my life back and I won’t apologize for the way that I’ve done it.

How has your life transformed or how do you want to see it transform?

21/09/2024

September 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 I’ve been using the SoWell fiber supplement packets and those have helped tremendously. I’ve talked before about my injection site reaction and, for some reason, that’s completely gone. I’m not sure why but it’s been gone for several months now. What have you all been dealing with?

Plateaus - I’m still stuck in a plateau but I’m pushing and that’s what matters. My water intake still sucks and it’s something I need to get better about. This has been my busiest season at work and while the weight hasn’t moved as much as I’d like, I’ve been losing lots of inches, especially on my thighs and hips.

Changes - I have an appointment set with my doctor or for blood work in a couple of weeks and we’ll discuss point my dose after we get the results back. I’m feeling frustrated with my progress at this point.
I’m taking some new, customized vitamins. I’ve upped my swim distance, my elliptical resistance, and my reps when I’m lifting. I’m going to try and add some time to my strength training sessions but I still love doing cardio, I just feel so good after I’ve finished it. I’m going to maintain my calorie deficit but I’m hoping to build lean muscle mass and supercharge my metabolism with the infusion of additional strength training. What changes have you made that have worked for you?

One more September item - I turn 40 on Wednesday and I feel the best I have in my life. I never thought life would look like it does at 40 and I’m incredibly thankful for it.

18/09/2024

I do this every week in my Insta so I thought I’d give you all the option too. Ask me anything in the comments below and I’ll answer by this evening.

16/09/2024

Is anyone else a “slow” loser? I’m down 110 pounds in 21 months. The weight is still
coming off but it’s slow going. How quickly are you all losing?

14/09/2024

Side by Side Saturday
110 pounds down and almost 40 edition

I never thought I’d be excited about turning 40 but here we are and I’m ready for the best years of my life. The picture on the left was 36, the one on the right is at 39.9 and I’m happier and healthier than I’ve been most of my adult life. I’m taking better care of my mental health, skin, and body in general and I just feel good.

I did tell someone the other night that I will NEVER be skinny and that’s true. With my body type, I will never be thin, the one thing that I always wanted to be in the early 2000s. While the goal isn’t to be thin, here are some of the goals for this year:

-To run (jog) a 5K
-To get strong as hell (random fact, did you know that women with PCOS who have excess androgens have an easier time building muscle mass)
-To lose enough weight to schedule my plastic surgery consults
-To hit my goal weight
-To take more time off work
-To take more vacations
-To work on more recipes
-To be more present in every area of my life
-To do more yoga

What are some of your goals for this year?

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07/09/2024

Side by Side Saturday

Why do you take so many pictures? I take pictures almost daily because it’s the only way that I can see the changes in my body. I cannot see the change in the mirror but I can see the changes in photos so I make sure that to take as many pictures as possible to document those changes.

I never in a million years thought I’d be sharing pictures of myself in a swimsuit but here why are. It’s not about confidence, trust me. It’s about sharing because that’s what I needed 100 pounds ago. I loved, and still love, when people share all the details. The loose skin, the hard days, the side effects, those raw posts and shares are what’s meant most to me on this journey. Maybe this can help someone too, who knows. If not, the worst thing I did was share a picture of myself in a full coverage swimsuit on the internet, oh well.

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05/09/2024

Throwback Thursday

I took these pictures one year apart from each other. The picture on the left shows me after I’d already lost quite a bit of weight. The picture on the right shows continued progress as well as a lot of change.

Let’s be clear about what I’m focused on now and moving forward aside from losing 50-70 more pounds. I haven’t decided where I want to stop because I honestly don’t know what my body will look like. I don’t know if 50 will be enough or if 60-70 might allow me into the sweet spot. I’m constantly reevaluating what I need to do to have the body that best suits me. Here’s my focus right now:
-Building endurance in all of my cardio exercises
-Redefining the way I look at nutrition and serving my body in the best way possible
-Maintaining a calorie deficit while prioritizing protein and strength training. If you want to lose fat while gaining muscle then those things are key.
-Making time each day to stretch, I’ve lost a lot of flexibility as I increase my strength work
-Practicing mindfulness each day to clear my head and refocus my attention on things of importance
-Reading, walking, and spending more time outside to strengthen my mental health
-Self-care like getting those massages, mani/pedis, taking vacation time, etc.

To lose the weight, to build a better relationship with food, to redefine your outlook on life, it takes so much more than a diet and exercise. Remember, you’re a whole being and you need to treat your journey as such.

Now, tell me, what are you doing to prioritize all areas of your health on journey?

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Oh wait, this is exactly what I did, feel free to save this if you need some encouragement along your journey ⬇️ 1. I’d set a goal but I’d make it small. My original goal was 12 weeks of consistency because I knew that the studies have shown that 12 weeks is the time typically required to develop a habit. If I could work for 12 weeks in the gym and in the kitchen, I could have a habit. 2. I’d set my non-negotiables. I posted about these a few days ago so make sure to check that out if you want details on mine. 3. I’d focus on the creation of small goals. 4. I would develop my “easy list.” That means creating a list of easy changes: parking further away, walking during lunch, treading water while my daughter swam, drinking more water, and focusing on protein at meals. 5. I’d ask for help! For me, that involved working with a therapist and starting Mounjaro, 4 weeks into my journey. Help can be in the form of a gym buddy, following inspirational people on social media, working with a professional, getting a trainer, etc. Stop trying to do this alone. I’m always here to help encourage you too! By the way, that does say 113 lbs down because I’m down another pound today even after vacation and life happening. If I can do it, I promise that you can too!!!

When I first started my weight loss journey, I knew that it had to be different. I made a decision to make this my LAST weight loss journey. That choice was made 679 days ago. There have been many ups and downs along the way but these 5 things have remained constant. 1. I would not give up any food groups. I forbid myself from going on “diet.” Restriction isn’t part of this lifestyle but moderation is. By learning that I didn’t have to say no to everything, I learned how to say yes to a new outlook on food. 2. Habit stacking was a must. I wanted to create positive habits and integrating them into pre-existing things made that possible. My Saturday is a perfect example. I always got coffee, gas, and washed my car on Saturday mornings. Now, it’s 1+ mile swim, shower, coffee, gas, car wash, nails. 3. Hydration! 80-100 ounces of water each day. I could do better with this at times. 4. Self-care treats for every five pounds lost. Let me know if you want me to share my list. Manicures, pedicures, new clothes, oh my! 5. Pictures and measurements at least once a week. Using multiple measures, outside the scale, has allowed me to stick to my weight loss even when I’m frustrated with my plateau on the scale. What are your non-negotiables? #stillfatkindafit #zepbound #mounjaro #ozempic #glp1 #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #fattofit #semaglutide #Tirzepatide #tirzepatideweightloss

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Weigh-in Wednesday 112 pounds down!!!!!! A few things have changed, I’d say. Also, it only took the flu knocking me on my butt to help get me out of my plateau. Things that have changed: My confidence in all areas of my life My strength, strength training has quickly become one of my favorite things to do My ability to say no to things and people who don’t serve me A total shift in my mindset Getting rid of a restriction mindset Learning a lot about nutrition, exercise, and how to fuel my body What’s changed for you? Let’s share and compare our successes. #100poundsdown #beforeandafterweightloss #weightloss #fitness #fattofit #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #beforeandafter #nsv #nonscalevictory #thickandfit #thickfit #thicc #fitat40 #stillfatkindafit #weighin #weighinwednesday

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If you want to know how to lose weight talk to a fat girl. Yes, I take a GLP1. No, it’s not taking the lazy way out. Mounjaro helped me make my weight loss possible but I made it happen. #mounjaro #thickandfit #pcos #type2diabetes

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