I haven’t weighed myself in over a year. I have just focused on my progress in the gym, how I’m feeling, and how my clothes are fitting. I have had to learn life is about moderation, for me personally I cannot cut out food I love completely or else I binge on them eventually. It’s just learning about yourself and being honest with what works for you. I also remind myself that since it took years to put on, it’ll take years to take off and I have really found peace with that. I was aiming to change my life, not the next 6 months.
Was looking for this comment!! If a food makes me happier I don’t cut it out, just eat it in moderation. Dieting isn’t worth sacrificing something that can bring you joy, plus I’ll just binge it later If I do
Oh how I missed Jaclyn’s Journey. We are our own worst critic when it comes to our bodies and appearance. You are such a resilient woman keep slaying your goals
I can see and feel a different energy from you. You seem very positive and motivated I can tell you have made a lot of progress in your mental health and it really reflects on your character. This has motivated me to continue on my journey in my physical and mental health. I’m so proud and so happy to see you in this new stage of your life and I can’t WAAIITTTT for your wedding day!!!! I’m a supporter since 2013. I’ve seen you in all the stages in your life and I can say that I can definitely see how far you have come! Thank you for always being honest and staying true to yourself and your supporters! Sending you love and positivity Jaclyn 💖✨
I honestly love seeing you chatting and your fiancé just comes in and includes himself in your life and videos! It’s an awesome supportive thing he does!
The one thing I was told by my trainer a few years ago was "Consistency over intensity" and it was her telling me a 30 minute walk at 2.0 mph is better than nothing. So even on the days I don't want to push myself I just make a deal, I'll walk for 10 minutes, and then I can be done. Usually before the 10 mins is up I'm in the mindset and I want to do my full workout. It has helped me so much to realize SOME movement is better than nothing. And some days after those 10 mins I just stop because I mentally can't go on. But I did what I said I would and thats fine.
And keeping that promise to yourself sets you up for confidence, love and trust within yourself which keeps up the progress and helps in all aspects of your life even setting boundaries and how you feel in general
@@randomaf6338 that’s so well said, thank you for sharing ❤️ I often struggle to keep fitness related promises to myself because I make it so intense and complex for myself to implement. Keeping it simple and easy + proving to myself that I can show up and do it sounds like the real goal here!
I love “consistency over intensity”! I’m really trying to reprogram my brain to believe it. I’ve always had a “all or nothing” mindset but it’s so hard to have a sustainable fitness routine going when you’re so hard on yourself when you’re not able to go all the way. I’ve just re-started going to the gym last week and I had to skip a few days cause of my period and I felt like such shit I wanted to quit altogether. My brain was like “if you didn’t go the gym for 3 days you have to quit this all together”. Thankfully I pushed myself to ignore the perfectionist inside me and ended up going anyway. Felt so good. I’ve decided to go for a 15 minute walk on days I’m unable to get to the gym. Gotta make it easy and sustainable. Thanks for sharing your journey ❤️
Yesssssss girl. It’s taken me YEARS to realise this. Even today for example, I literally could not bring myself to go outside & move but then I started feeling worthless “you can’t even keep a promise to yourself.” So I said okay Laura girl, go outside for TWENTY mins. An hour later, I came home from my walk feeling like a new woman!!
I don’t like calling it “cheat days” or “cheating on my diet” cuz it gives it a negative connotation and makes me feel guilty afterwards. I’ve since tried to change it to “ fun foods” and “treat days” and I feel like it has helped a lot!
Yesss it’s so unhealthy and damaging to say cheat day or to say “I’m being bad” because you ate a certain food. We have to change our words and our mindset.
My son just lost 121 pounds in 10 months. I’m so proud of him! ♥️He dropped the sugar and cardio and hit the weights instead and Bingo.. the weight started coming off in an insane way! He also drinks only water. He always says consistency key!! You go girl! I’m with you!
Jaclyn, I don’t think you realize how therapeutic it is for some of use to watch long form videos of you just talking about your life. Don’t stop yourself from posting something because you think people don’t care, we are here and WE CARE 💖🦋 I started watching your videos (10 y ago) when I was going through the process of leaving my high school early due to trauma and your videos brought so much peace and routine to my life. Watching your weekly videos was a ritual of sorts and IMY 🥰🥰
It’s not cheating love! It’s living your life, and you’ll feel like you’re LIVING more and more if you have BALANCE! not so far left or right! You got this and we love you!
Totally agree! Balance is key! Plus don't shame or punish yourself for eating something that you feel is cheating. I would exercise more if I ate something bad. Food and life is hard but need to find the happy medium!
Dietitians are the most qualified people ever when it comes to weight issues. In my case it was a nutritionist who helped me eat the right foods. I find they have science to back up any meal plan. My father majored in nutrition in college and has a Ph.D. in that field!
One thing that always helped me ( down 25 lbs): saying to myself “it takes 1 pound to get to 5,10,15…however many” a small change is still a change and it matters!
You got this girl!!! I’m 48 and my weight started going up 2 years ago. I started working from home and just didn’t watch what I was eating. This summer I got tired of the way I looked and did something about it. I’ve been constantly loosing weight all summer with watching what I eat and working in my yard. I don’t do traditional workouts I just work in my yard. I just hope I can keep it off during the holidays.
I TOTALLY get it!!!! When someone looked at me at my heaviest… they thought I looked great but I felt soooo uncomfortable. You do not have to justify yourself in this journey. It’s game time! Let’s go girl!
yes, it totally resonated with that as well, I remember my aunt telling me that the extra weight actualy made me look healthy but I couldnt perceive her comment how she intended because i still had so much mental work to keep doing!
There is a nutritionist on UA-cam (I am blanking on her name) that made a statement that really stood out to me. She said, It's not about what you should take away but about what you should add. For example: Want a bagel, have it, but what can you add to make it more satisfying/filling. Add fiber (greens), protein(eggs/meat), good fats(avocado) etc. I thought it was great advise.
And if you want less carbs with a bagel you can always gut it out and fill it with the items that you suggested in your comment. That way you’re having balance while still getting what you want AND need.
I’m so glad this series is back! I totally agree that you can love yourself but want to also feel good physically. Physical activity and eating nutritious foods does that for you and there’s absolute no shame in doing that for yourself! ❤
Honestly 2 things that have helped me tremendously. 1. Don’t restrict yourself too much. Don’t over indulge but also don’t restrict so much you’re craving 2. Allow yourself a “cheat day” or “day off” but never more than 2 days in a row. It’s a starting point to keep you going! I’m always motivated but never stick to it long term, these things have helped me stay focused without feeling like I’ve failed. Keep going!! Don’t give up. And just remember if it didn’t work, just try again. It’s ok to restart. It’s not a race everyone’s success happens at a different pace.
I am so glad to have Jaclyn’s Journey back! Lots of us used alcohol to cope in the pandemic, and didn’t need AA to stop. I started limiting alcohol to weekends. People shaming anyone for trying to better themselves for themselves shouldn’t be listened to! You are doing great Jac!
I agree and I'm so glad that she's making it public so we all don't feel so strange about it my boyfriend and I were talking about this the other night being locked in the house and not going anywhere or doing anything we also overindulged and drinking it's crazy and I think a lot of people did
I have to say Jaclyn, even though you've just restarted your journey again, you look amazing! And I honestly think that tank top looks amazing on you! You beautiful thing!!! Xxx
I'm 25, turning 26 in a couple weeks and the things that's been working for me is first off focusing on my mental health and changing my mindset. I'm not doing it to "lose weight" I'm doing it to feel good. I had to learn to love my body as she is BEFORE I tackled anything! I try to do pilates 4-5 days a week and I find it's best cause while it is intense in the moment after I'm done I don't feel like I need to reward myself because my body isn't overly tired which helps with my consistency. If one day I'm REALLY not feeling it I do yoga! Also I don't weigh myself. I don't care what the scale says if I like what I see and if I truly feel good it really doesn't matter to me Good luck I'm so excited to see how you progress 💖
I realized a while ago that ‘wanting to want it’ and ‘wanting it’ was the big difference for me.. once you really truly WANT to make changes (vs. wanting to want to make changes), it’s so much easier to make shit happen 💕
Whats been working for me is eating 2 big meals instead of 3 medium meals. At 11 and 4-5 pm. 3x-4x weightlifting with cardio 2-3x a week. Snacking 1-2x a day between those hours. Multivitamins. Im plantbased also, drink lemon water in the morning and some fruit. I also been doing body sculpting and wood therapy on my belly and butt 1x per month. Ive lost 8 pounds in a month and feel light and healthy. I indulge and drink alcohol rarely but dont feel guilty when i do. Everything is a balance
As someone who suffers with PCOS and insulin resistance losing weight is hard. When you said that you love your heart and yourself and that you're a good person but you don't love your body, I felt that. That's so real. Every body is different ❤️ Thank you for these videos
I swear we are the same! It took me years of toxic cycles to finally learn how to have a healthy relationship with food, snacks, working out, alcohol, and measuring my body. My advice though is throw away that scale! I haven’t lost weight in three years but I have lost many many inches and have gone down four pants sizes. Weight means nothing, but progress photos are everything 😌
I love this for you Jaclyn, you are glowing. You were one of the people who motivated me to start my health and wellness journey. I started going to therapy in January, and started my weight loss journey end of May. I have suffered from extreme anxiety issues and binge eating problems. Changing your mindset and trying not to be hard on yourself is not easy. It took me a while, but since then I have lost 22 pounds by intermittent fasting, focusing on eating healthy, nutritious, clean food and exercising. I still have a long way ahead as I want to lose 40 more pounds. I love you and I hope you see my comment 😊❤
Food is medicine! As soon as I start eating like shit for several days, binge eating my emotions, I feel so so bad. Almost lethargic, 0 will to do ANYTHING, spiralling, IBS on fire, migraines….. so yeah, I feel you girl!!! It’s not always about being “skinnier”. The way you FEEL inside is so so important!
I want to say this is so inspiring! For someone who also struggles with their weight and a toxic relationship with food and confidence I LOVE your perspective. It’s not about the numbers it’s about the way you feel inside! ❤❤❤ thank you for being so open and sharing the things you struggle with! It helps more of us than you know!
I have been watching your channel for years. I’m so glad that you’ve been opening up about your struggles because I’ve let myself go and get to a bad place over the last couple of years and have had no motivation to even go for walks, and eating healthy can get expensive. But seeing your journey makes me want to start working on being healthier mentally and physically.
Stop shaming and hiding yourself or waiting until your comfortable! People always say "you are so confident, you can pull anything off" my secret is- I really am not and I really am not sure if I can. I just do! Be kind to yourself and focus on making better choices instead of cutting out the things that make you happy. Thank you so so much for being open and sharing your insecurities. Sometimes we just need to know we aren't alone 💓
I love this whole Jaclyn’s journey; feel like it’s the most relatable I’ve felt with a influencer. Always struggled with my weight and my journey to loose weight; for the life of me could not seem to shed a pound; in fact I’m still the same weight when I first began years ago; and I’ve come to realize a lot of my journey was my mental health. Was brought up thinking I needed to be rail thin like the models in the 90s and that the smaller you were the more beautiful you are and it took a lot to realize the scale belongs in the trash; and at my age I have a woman’s body; no longer a child. Still try to keep toned but changing my mental health about my physical appearance was the biggest help I could have given myself.
I totally agree with you on how you explained loving yourself, but just wanting to better yourself! You can love yourself while still wanting to look & feel your best, it’s not shaming or hate !
Dang!! I’ve never seen you this happy, like your energy is something else. I started my journey back in March and I have lost close to 60lbs (but I can’t see it, yet everyone else does) and we are our own worse critic. I’m doing lazy keto, but I mainly focus on my water intake and closing my rings on my Apple Watch. My “guilty pleasure” is zero sugar muscle milk chocolate.. It tastes like count chocula cereal (well drinking the rest of the milk in the bowl). I hate the damn scale!! Go with how clothing feels (down to an 18 from a 26) and I’m rooting for you! Xoxo
You got this Jac!! My “thing” is my protein smoothie that I have every morning, I feel off balance if I don’t have it. I was struggling with regular constipation and have not since I’ve introduced this smoothie. It’s coconut water, berries, vanilla yoplait light and fit yogurt, spirulina powder, kale and spinach, chia seeds, and Isopure 0 carb protein powder. I get the unflavored one so I can make it taste like whatever I want. It’s literally 2 ingredients and 25g protein, you can get it on Amazon. Altogether this smoothie has about 40g of protein! Keeps me full for hours and helps me hit my protein goal which is crucial when you’re lifting weights. Let me know if you try it :)
When I first started eating healthier someone told me “if you eat like crap you’re going to feel like crap” I finally learned that lesson the hard way and now I have that mindset. Anytime I start to eat something that I know I shouldn’t I tell myself that and it helps detour me away from those unhealthy things. Please share your fiber smoothie in one of your next videos!!
I can relate to the weighing yourself piece. When I was in high school 9 years ago, I struggled with anorexia nervosa and would weigh myself after every time I ate. It was at least ten times a day and it got to the point where my parents would hide the scale so I couldn’t find it. I have not weighed myself for the past couple years because I know it’s a trigger of mine! You got this, girl!
So proud of u. I’m in the same boat. I’m mentally gone atm. When I take care of myself eat clean and work out it’s so hard but I feel my best. U are beautiful. You go this. We got this ❤. Bloom greens and organic with frozen fruit smoothies and collagen. All mixed together. ❤
I started my fitness journey when I was 225 pounds and now I’m at 177 pounds. It’s taking a lot of physical work but also a lot of mental and emotional growth for me to understand that I’m never going to look like fitness models in magazines And that I’m beautiful just how I am. Since I was a kid I would always hear other women put other people down and comment about their clothes and weight and even had my own family discuss my weight and it was always in the negative light. It really had an emotional toll on me being brought down by my own family and how I looked. I’ve always been the type of girl to praise other women and appreciate how they look and I am the same way they could be eight sizes bigger than me and I think they’re the most beautiful women but when I look in the mirror I don’t see that. I think a lot of that has come from me believing people closest in my life and what they’re saying about who I am as a person on the outside. During these past eight months losing weight I’ve really had to alter the way that I think about myself and understand that not only am I beautiful but my soul is also beautiful because I don’t ever put women down and I don’t ever nitpick how they look because at the end of the day I believe everyone is beautiful in their own way. And you can be the prettiest girl in the room with the ugliest character at the end of the day that doesn’t make you the prettiest girl it’s what’s on the inside that counts and how you treat people and how you respect them that matters. No one talks about mother Theresa‘s looks or how she dressed they talked about how she was as a person and what she did for people and how she helped them and if we can all focus on loving other people and accepting them for who they are we would have a lot less mental health issues in women and how they view themselves. So at the end of the day your fitness journey should start with altering your mental and emotional reflection on yourself. I hope that you can learn to see yourself as beautiful just like most of us believe about you but also remember that you’re one of those women that should be encourage and lift it up in your own eyes. Surround yourself with people who will always encourage you and tell you how beautiful you are because what other people say about you has a really big impact on how you feel so try not to listen to people who can cast of negative light on the reflection of yourself
At 22 I found myself having a very bad relationship with food I was 200lb when all my life I was never over 150lb. I dropped 40lb and I thought there’s no way I am gaining it back. Now I am 24 and weight 210lb. My anxiety has contributed with me always finding comfort in food. It’s something that I have been working on for a long time. My doctor recently told me that I was pre diabetic and there was still time to improve my health before it got out of hand. I am 24 now and I feel like I put my body through hell, I have plans in hopefully becoming a mom soon and now more than ever I want look and feel my best. The first time around I would get 8-10 hours of sleep every night if possible and that helped me loss weight quicker.
Maybe talking to someone about your relationship with food and your anxiety would be good :) Learning about how people use food when we are bored, sad, stressed etc. For me that helps me think about what I actually need. I need nutrition and I need to take care of my mental health in different ways 😊 and food is still something to enjoy 😊 I'm not a nutrionist, dietitian or a doctor etc ✌🏻
The struggle is real, I don't even no what good would really feel like because I have lost weight fast and not the healthy way, then gain it back plus some. Hard to find that healthy medium for me....sending positive vibes your way
Lately I’ve been watching Jaclyn’s videos from 6+ years ago. I miss the white, crisp backgrounds, with the red hair!! (OG’s will know!) just makes me want to go back in time. A chilly day in October, fall candles and a “my fall favorites” video, will always be my favorite past time. I need it in my life again. Jaclyn can you buy a red wig and take us back?!? 😭
I just love you, Jaclyn. Your videos have been a safe place for me for years. Feels like I’m hanging out with my bestie lol. Inspiring me to kick my health up a notch and start feeling better!
OMGGG the comments you made about your mom - I feel to my core!!!! I literally felt the same way when my mom did that and I hated it but NOW I am literally her and say the same things to myself 😫
I got a peloton plus one month ago and it has been life changing. It’s brought me so much joy even outside of feeling good workout wise emotionally I feel good. I love how positive the instructors are!
I am at my heaviest and just quit my job. I’m getting back to the gym and starting a whole new career. That’s my push! I seriously cannot wait to change my life!
I’ve been watching you for so many years and I feel like I’ve never seen you this happy. I literally felt your energy through the screen. I’m so happy for you and so excited for this journey of yours. I know for sure that you’re going to do great. Ily ❤
Thank you so much for sharing bc I literally felt like I was alone in that boat of wanting to make the change so bad but I’m always losing the battle with junk food 😭 so this makes so much sense. It’s not that easy to get your head and body aligned to lose weight and I kept hearing from everyone to just do it and get it done but it just brought more disappointments when I would fail and eat the junk.
Jaclyn, I’m a 2023 bride and I can’t tell you how bad I needed this video. Recently in the past year I’ve gained some weight.. Trying on wedding dresses was something I’ve always dreamed about but I spent the whole time looking at my stomach in the mirror and hating my body in the dresses… I’m so ready to get healthy together 💕
Hey boo! Last summer i trained super hard and lost 20lbs. Then Winter hit and I caught Covid during Christmas. Depression decided to visit and all that weight came back smh Over the last month I’ve been slowly getting back to it. But this time with a different mindset. Being kind to myself has been a huge key in keeping me going. What you said about doing this to feel good is so true sis! When we nurture our bodies we heal our hearts. I’m on this journey with you boo! We got this! ❤️
I for one really appreciated your discussion about alcohol. Extremely relatable for me, and something I needed to hear. Your message helped me, and fuck what other people say.
@@sparkytoday8455 it is . You can’t out love the addiction out of someone , and it’s even harder when a person thinks they’re unworthy of help , love & forgiveness. It sucks for everyone .
She nailed it! One of my biggest issues is seeing women who are bigger than me and thinking they look SO good! I admire their positivity, and their self-love....but then wonder why i cant do the same for myself and its heartbreaking.
Love that your doing this with us Jaclyn!!! So many women feel the same way as you. I just had a baby and the weight just isn’t coming off like other women I know. I’m happy you talked about mental health with your weight loss journey. It’s a great spot to start for anyone wanting t loss weight.
I have always been a small girl. I have a fast metabolism due to my IBD but I’m now 27 and over the last 2 years my body has grown and for the first time in my life I am averaging 130 meanwhile most of my life (up till my early 20s) I never got over 105. It took me until about 2 months ago to realize that this weight I put on is GOOD for me. Being a human being is so tough and unfortunately our weight is so scrutinized no matter what your size is but it’s always so amazing to hear women talk positively about their bodies through the phases of their life. What I’m getting at is no matter what size you are, we all struggle. I’m learning to love myself and how I look and I’m so happy to see Jaclyn and so many other lovely people feel the same 💕
I am not a health professional in ANY way, but something that has worked for me in my journey to be healthier is don't have the "cheat day" mentality. You can still go out and enjoy tasty foods, but everything in moderation. If i want fried food, then I eat fried food, I just don't have EVERYTHING that meal is fried and carb heavy and i don't eat it for EVERY meal that day. I used to think the same way, I'm going on vacation so I "get" to cheat. but then I came home and was like well I already ate this or did that so I might as well enjoy this one last treat and I'll start again tomorrow..and then tomorrow.. and then tomorrow. But when I started thinking okay i can have this one thing as a treat and not go overboard for every meal every day while on vacation, I felt better and I didn't dread going back to my every day "diet" like I did before
You're an inspiration for me! I've been a hot mess. I'm 25 & have been in this burnt out, not loving myself fully attitude for years. I got up to 200lbs (I'm 5'7") and just don't feel like myself! I haven't had my hair done in years, stopped brushing my teeth as much as I should, fixing my nails, and literally haven't done anything to my house. No decorations, nothing new..putting off projects that would make me happy. I got extremely burnt out. But I have been working on my mental health and am doing so much better but I need to push harder. I want to feel 25! I want to feel better. I'm thankful for having a husband who loves me and encourages me..he still tells me everyday how much he loves me and that he thinks I'm beautiful 😥 What helps me the most is my faith in God. It pulled me out of deep su**idal depression and is my reason for trying. I have a life, I need to make the best of it. Some people will take their last breath today.
Ugh girl, I feel everything you said SO SO HARD. I’m heavier than I’ve ever been (had a rough few years dealing with infertility which caused weight gain, but currently I’m 32 weeks pregnant) and I just got done telling my husband that I can’t wait to get back on track! I’m just not comfortable right now (I wasn’t prior to getting pregnant either) and I’m so excited to start feeling good! 💛 Can’t wait to see your journey!
I have PTSD, social anxiety, and pretty severe generalized anxiety, along with lots of other conditions/syndromes/diseases that I struggle with daily. The older I've got, the worse my anxiety has gotten, so man I'd love to get a handle on it, but it feels like it's impossible. Anyways, sorry about the long comment. I'm super happy for you tho! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey!! I just wanted to say, my OCD and anxiety got so bad I didn’t leave the house for 7 months. I did therapy over the phone and pushed myself. You do get better, it just takes awhile. U got it!
I have terrible social anxiety and my friend pushed me to sign up to a circuit training gym (like F45 but different), it's helped me be more social, push myself, lift heavy! I am happy and if I miss a day I feel it mentally. I am enjoying my journey. Slow and steady wins the race!
I lost 70 pounds !! What helped me was writing down my vi-weekly weight and I would look back on it to see how far I came whenever I didn’t feel like going to the gym also journaling my feelings and thoughts because going on a fitness journey is emotional and devastating at times give yourself more grace. I had a personal trainer the first couple of month since I didn’t know anything about losing weight or what machines help you more etc. Do this for yourself and no one else because if you do it for others you will never be fulfilled or successful.. Goodluck Jaclyn !! Love you !!
It’s pretty sad that people have to be judgmental or critical when a person chooses to share truths about themselves! This is why people have to go into protection mode and I don’t blame you Jaclyn. Truth is this, I really Thank You and truly appreciate that video bc it’s helped me on my journey. Lets ALL remember, “Let he who is without faults cast the first stone.” Please people, be more loving, you’ll have less stress, a healthier heart, less chance of getting cancer and you’ll just be happier in general. 💗
Whenever I don’t feel great with my body I go to a nutricionist and the only thing she does for me is meal plan, no restrictions other than the obvious (too much sugar, alcohol, etc.). I trust her and I see her every 2 weeks. That’s the only time I weigh myself. I don’t even own a scale because like you said weight doesn’t represent the way you look. KEEP GOING!!!
Great job on the video. I have always struggled with weight issues trying to gain enough weight with some people skinny shaming me, making me feel really depressed; it's tough. But I have been able to gain back most of the weight I wanted (muscle mass), still getting body shamed a bit, but not as much. You're an inspiration; your words are inspiring. Wishing you all the best on your journey. You got this. You're awesome!
I have also recently been on a journey to be healthier for a multitude of reasons. Like you, I want to feel better on the inside, have a body that I am happy with, and take better care of my health through my diet. Currently down 5 pounds! I try to get at least 10,000 steps a day and walk on the treadmill when I can! However, I don’t restrict myself too much with food. I listen to my body and if I want to eat fast food, i’ll do it. Moderation is key though because one bad meal every week or so isn’t going to make or break you if you stay consistent with your routine.
Running and spin class! I used to HATE cardio (especially running), but I started pushing myself in cycling classes and taking 2 mile walks every day and now I’m at the point where I happily choose to run every time I’m in the gym! It sucks so much at first, but at some point along the way things just clicked and now nothing feels better!
Girl you’re awesome. Been following since day 1. Much love. I can’t remember what year it was but I remember back then you were filming yourself going to the gym and eating healthy and I remember wanting to do it with you but I wasn’t in the right place mentally. I am now and watching you go through this I’m excited to better myself with you. Just wanted to say you are helping so many ppl but filming this journey. Screw what other ppl say. You’re beautiful and successful. Ppl will say anything to make you feel some type of way. But Ive always looked up to you. Such a badass. Thank you for sharing your life. Gosh it can’t be easy but Im always here watching and learning from you. Love you girl you got this💚
Just wanted to say that I hope you’re doing well (as well as you could be) on your journey with grief. That’s a hard b*tch to handle ya know. I’m still sending y’all all the love & all the prayers. 🤍 I know this was filmed before your world kinda flipped upside down but… It’s good to see ya face again on the UA-cams! 🤍
@@cassthompson3386 yeah Jon passed away the beginning of August. He was found on a sidewalk in LA after his family had not been able to get a hold of him for a hot minute. The only other thing I saw that’s not speculative was that a group that locates missing people said they had located him at a homeless shelter (or something of the sort) in LA & had notified his fam. This was a few months before all this happened. That’s about all that’s been confirmed (not that anything else is anyones business I guess). I know that had to be just truly devastating for her (& his fam obvs), but yeah…it was just really super sad 😢
When Jaclyn took the shirt off and just had the tank I thought, oh wow her arms look great, that's a cute top! I didn't even look at the stuff she pointed out. We always focus on the worst of ourselves, but the best on others and if you just accept and be confident with what you have, that confidence shows through and it's contagious.
YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ! Thank you for sharing parts of your life with us. I've been a fan for a very long time and It's so cool to see what you've accomplished and what you are up too. Such an inspiration
I wish I had some tips but in all honesty I’m in the same boat with some things you said. When I see another woman that weighs the same as me, same body type as me, etc I have no problem seeing how beautiful they are and wanting to hype them up. But with myself it just isn’t there. I recently went to a nutritionist so I’m excited to see how things go. You’re beautiful! 💕
Thank you for being strong and sharing your difficult parts of your life. I’m a 27 woman and suffer from anxiety as well. Wine was my coping mechanism. I’ve been on my journey too! So thank you!
I feel exactly the same as you in so many ways. My mind is finally focused to change. If I don’t like what I see, I’m going to change it! Let’s lose weight together! Let’s gooooooo!!!!!
You look amazing and keep up the great work! You’re going to look and be so SNATCHED for your wedding! Always remember “you’re doing great, you’re looking good and F!@K what everyone else thinks!” Love you 💚💚💚
I do neurofeedback weekly for pain management! It’s an awesome type of therapy; it has been beyond helpful. It’s so cool that it can be used for multiple reasons as well! ☺️
I’ve lost 31 pounds since March. I feel like I can’t quite see it in my body yet but I’m pressing on. Doing lower carb has helped me a lot as I have pcos. Just gotta get back on the workout grind!! I try to aim for 3 days but lately have only been hitting 1. Here’s to all of our journeys!!! 🎉
Just hit a huge milestone! 5.5 years ago I was my heaviest, lost my dad, moved across the state with my boyfriend and he dumped me. My mom encouraged me to hit the gym and save money and move when I’m confident and thriving. We’ll fast forward to now I’ve lost 65 lbs, I drank and ate and lived my best life and here I am! Happy, healthy, and doing the most! ❤❤
for me (i'm 32) what works best for me is move as much as my body allows , whether it just be housework, walking around stores, etc. i can't fully workout just cuz of chronic health issues but constantly moving and also logging my food on my fitness pal has really helped
Something that has helped me has been using a calorie counting app. It helps to not categorize food as “cheat meals” or “bad food”. If it fits in your daily caloric goals, you can eat it! I don’t track my macros religiously. One success at a time! You got this girl!
Girl I feel this . I've had 3 kids in a 6 year period and the weight fluctuation is REAL. I love myself . God knew me and all of us before we were born and we were made in His image. But that doesn't mean I have to love how I look post partum! I've accepted I'm not size 2 pre kids Patsy, and honestly I have no desire to get to that size again . In time I will get to where I'm comfortable in my clothes again and that's on ME to do for myself . Proud of you for being honest and talk about so much that more people than we realize go through with body image ❤️ you got this girl! Do what makes YOU feel good 👏☺️
I've been so down about my weight lately that it's seriously depressing. Watching this video has me ready to lose weight with you. Your Jaclyn Journeys were always so inspiring to me that I would literally go workout or eat something healthy after watching them. Im horribly inconsistent though so I would stop after a few days but if you are starting today so am I! Love you Jaclyn and thank you for always inspiring me to be better in the sweetest most positive way.
I really needed this. I’ve been feeling so bad about my body as it’s changing and I’ve never experienced this at all before. But you definitely made me feel not crazy when you said that it’s not about what people tell you, it’s how you feel about it! So thank you ! Going through this journey with you girl, we are gonna smash it! 💪🏻❤️
Jacclynnnnn I feel like we’re besties who haven’t talked in forever!!! Lol I started my health journey in august as well, my birthday is on Saturday & I’m so happy with the way I feel in such a little amount of time! I cannot wait to see your wedding! 💕
I know it’s sound cliché, but weight watchers has really helped me! I lost 5 lbs in a month and keep loosing even when I’m not actively tracking my point. I got a trainer at the gym also and that’s kept me in line. Happy to see you happy!💕
It’s not cliche and that’s amazing I lost with cheap lean cuisine meals loll but it works for me so do what works for you and isn’t listen to the ppl who’s at other it’s mostly they don’t want you to teach your goal I’m saying from personal experience
I haven’t weighed myself in over a year. I have just focused on my progress in the gym, how I’m feeling, and how my clothes are fitting. I have had to learn life is about moderation, for me personally I cannot cut out food I love completely or else I binge on them eventually. It’s just learning about yourself and being honest with what works for you. I also remind myself that since it took years to put on, it’ll take years to take off and I have really found peace with that. I was aiming to change my life, not the next 6 months.
Love love love this!!!
I LOVE this!!!!! I don’t know you but I’m very proud of you ❤️.
I absolutely love this!!
Was looking for this comment!! If a food makes me happier I don’t cut it out, just eat it in moderation. Dieting isn’t worth sacrificing something that can bring you joy, plus I’ll just binge it later If I do
I love this comment so much!
Oh how I missed Jaclyn’s Journey. We are our own worst critic when it comes to our bodies and appearance. You are such a resilient woman keep slaying your goals
Can relate a lot. Thanks for sharing. Sending big hug yoyr way.
Super sweet positive comment. ❤️
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I didn't realize Jonathan Hill died...
I can see and feel a different energy from you. You seem very positive and motivated I can tell you have made a lot of progress in your mental health and it really reflects on your character. This has motivated me to continue on my journey in my physical and mental health. I’m so proud and so happy to see you in this new stage of your life and I can’t WAAIITTTT for your wedding day!!!! I’m a supporter since 2013. I’ve seen you in all the stages in your life and I can say that I can definitely see how far you have come! Thank you for always being honest and staying true to yourself and your supporters! Sending you love and positivity Jaclyn 💖✨
I honestly love seeing you chatting and your fiancé just comes in and includes himself in your life and videos! It’s an awesome supportive thing he does!
The one thing I was told by my trainer a few years ago was "Consistency over intensity" and it was her telling me a 30 minute walk at 2.0 mph is better than nothing. So even on the days I don't want to push myself I just make a deal, I'll walk for 10 minutes, and then I can be done. Usually before the 10 mins is up I'm in the mindset and I want to do my full workout. It has helped me so much to realize SOME movement is better than nothing. And some days after those 10 mins I just stop because I mentally can't go on. But I did what I said I would and thats fine.
And keeping that promise to yourself sets you up for confidence, love and trust within yourself which keeps up the progress and helps in all aspects of your life even setting boundaries and how you feel in general
@@randomaf6338 that’s so well said, thank you for sharing ❤️ I often struggle to keep fitness related promises to myself because I make it so intense and complex for myself to implement. Keeping it simple and easy + proving to myself that I can show up and do it sounds like the real goal here!
I love “consistency over intensity”! I’m really trying to reprogram my brain to believe it. I’ve always had a “all or nothing” mindset but it’s so hard to have a sustainable fitness routine going when you’re so hard on yourself when you’re not able to go all the way. I’ve just re-started going to the gym last week and I had to skip a few days cause of my period and I felt like such shit I wanted to quit altogether. My brain was like “if you didn’t go the gym for 3 days you have to quit this all together”. Thankfully I pushed myself to ignore the perfectionist inside me and ended up going anyway. Felt so good. I’ve decided to go for a 15 minute walk on days I’m unable to get to the gym. Gotta make it easy and sustainable. Thanks for sharing your journey ❤️
Activation Energy at its finest ✨
Yesssssss girl. It’s taken me YEARS to realise this. Even today for example, I literally could not bring myself to go outside & move but then I started feeling worthless “you can’t even keep a promise to yourself.” So I said okay Laura girl, go outside for TWENTY mins. An hour later, I came home from my walk feeling like a new woman!!
I don’t like calling it “cheat days” or “cheating on my diet” cuz it gives it a negative connotation and makes me feel guilty afterwards. I’ve since tried to change it to “ fun foods” and “treat days” and I feel like it has helped a lot!
i love that!!!
I love this, my nutritionist broke me of saying "cheat days" and instead calls them "permission days" the small mind shift really helps.
I love that idea! I’m gonna try it!
Yesss it’s so unhealthy and damaging to say cheat day or to say “I’m being bad” because you ate a certain food. We have to change our words and our mindset.
I call them „free meals“. I have one of them per week. Cheat days ruin your whole deficit that u went through the week.
that kelly green color is literally made for you. love these kinds of videos, so inspiring to just treat my body right!
My son just lost 121 pounds in 10 months. I’m so proud of him! ♥️He dropped the sugar and cardio and hit the weights instead and Bingo.. the weight started coming off in an insane way! He also drinks only water. He always says consistency key!! You go girl! I’m with you!
That's truly amazing! Did he count calories?
Jaclyn, I don’t think you realize how therapeutic it is for some of use to watch long form videos of you just talking about your life. Don’t stop yourself from posting something because you think people don’t care, we are here and WE CARE 💖🦋 I started watching your videos (10 y ago) when I was going through the process of leaving my high school early due to trauma and your videos brought so much peace and routine to my life. Watching your weekly videos was a ritual of sorts and IMY 🥰🥰
Same😊
It’s not cheating love! It’s living your life, and you’ll feel like you’re LIVING more and more if you have BALANCE! not so far left or right! You got this and we love you!
Totally agree! Balance is key! Plus don't shame or punish yourself for eating something that you feel is cheating. I would exercise more if I ate something bad. Food and life is hard but need to find the happy medium!
I was gonna comment something similar! You’re spot on! 🤍
Jaclyn! I am a Registered Dietitian and LOVE you and would GLADLY help you work towards your goals!!!!! It would honestly be an honor to help you.
Would LIVEEEE for this collab
Would you offer to a non celeb
@Marian Hawke I highly doubt she's asking for free service .
Dietitians are the most qualified people ever when it comes to weight issues. In my case it was a nutritionist who helped me eat the right foods. I find they have science to back up any meal plan. My father majored in nutrition in college and has a Ph.D. in that field!
Yes I told her on here to see a dietician and not a nutritionist. My friend is a RD and her knowledge is insane!! Love it!
One thing that always helped me ( down 25 lbs): saying to myself “it takes 1 pound to get to 5,10,15…however many” a small change is still a change and it matters!
LOVE this!!! Thanks for sharing that ❤️
I love this!
You got this girl!!! I’m 48 and my weight started going up 2 years ago. I started working from home and just didn’t watch what I was eating. This summer I got tired of the way I looked and did something about it. I’ve been constantly loosing weight all summer with watching what I eat and working in my yard. I don’t do traditional workouts I just work in my yard. I just hope I can keep it off during the holidays.
I TOTALLY get it!!!! When someone looked at me at my heaviest… they thought I looked great but I felt soooo uncomfortable. You do not have to justify yourself in this journey. It’s game time! Let’s go girl!
yes, it totally resonated with that as well, I remember my aunt telling me that the extra weight actualy made me look healthy but I couldnt perceive her comment how she intended because i still had so much mental work to keep doing!
This was SO well articulated! It really isn’t about size, it’s about how you feel ❤️
There is a nutritionist on UA-cam (I am blanking on her name) that made a statement that really stood out to me. She said, It's not about what you should take away but about what you should add. For example: Want a bagel, have it, but what can you add to make it more satisfying/filling. Add fiber (greens), protein(eggs/meat), good fats(avocado) etc. I thought it was great advise.
It’s Abbey Sharp and she made at least two videos addressing Jaclyn’s journey where she gave her advice
And if you want less carbs with a bagel you can always gut it out and fill it with the items that you suggested in your comment. That way you’re having balance while still getting what you want AND need.
Oh yes, Nutrition by Kylie! She’s great
@@LunaVioletta7 Yes, her! Tysm
I see a dietician every week and she recommends this also!
I’m so glad this series is back! I totally agree that you can love yourself but want to also feel good physically. Physical activity and eating nutritious foods does that for you and there’s absolute no shame in doing that for yourself! ❤
Honestly 2 things that have helped me tremendously. 1. Don’t restrict yourself too much. Don’t over indulge but also don’t restrict so much you’re craving
2. Allow yourself a “cheat day” or “day off” but never more than 2 days in a row.
It’s a starting point to keep you going! I’m always motivated but never stick to it long term, these things have helped me stay focused without feeling like I’ve failed. Keep going!! Don’t give up. And just remember if it didn’t work, just try again. It’s ok to restart. It’s not a race everyone’s success happens at a different pace.
I am so glad to have Jaclyn’s Journey back! Lots of us used alcohol to cope in the pandemic, and didn’t need AA to stop. I started limiting alcohol to weekends. People shaming anyone for trying to better themselves for themselves shouldn’t be listened to! You are doing great Jac!
I agree and I'm so glad that she's making it public so we all don't feel so strange about it my boyfriend and I were talking about this the other night being locked in the house and not going anywhere or doing anything we also overindulged and drinking it's crazy and I think a lot of people did
You can definitely tell in your face. The inflammation is almost gone! I am so proud of you. Keep up with the best of yourself.
I have to say Jaclyn, even though you've just restarted your journey again, you look amazing! And I honestly think that tank top looks amazing on you! You beautiful thing!!! Xxx
Yeah love that green top!
I'm 25, turning 26 in a couple weeks and the things that's been working for me is first off focusing on my mental health and changing my mindset. I'm not doing it to "lose weight" I'm doing it to feel good. I had to learn to love my body as she is BEFORE I tackled anything!
I try to do pilates 4-5 days a week and I find it's best cause while it is intense in the moment after I'm done I don't feel like I need to reward myself because my body isn't overly tired which helps with my consistency. If one day I'm REALLY not feeling it I do yoga! Also I don't weigh myself. I don't care what the scale says if I like what I see and if I truly feel good it really doesn't matter to me
Good luck I'm so excited to see how you progress 💖
I realized a while ago that ‘wanting to want it’ and ‘wanting it’ was the big difference for me.. once you really truly WANT to make changes (vs. wanting to want to make changes), it’s so much easier to make shit happen 💕
Whats been working for me is eating 2 big meals instead of 3 medium meals. At 11 and 4-5 pm. 3x-4x weightlifting with cardio 2-3x a week. Snacking 1-2x a day between those hours. Multivitamins. Im plantbased also, drink lemon water in the morning and some fruit. I also been doing body sculpting and wood therapy on my belly and butt 1x per month. Ive lost 8 pounds in a month and feel light and healthy. I indulge and drink alcohol rarely but dont feel guilty when i do. Everything is a balance
As someone who suffers with PCOS and insulin resistance losing weight is hard. When you said that you love your heart and yourself and that you're a good person but you don't love your body, I felt that. That's so real. Every body is different ❤️ Thank you for these videos
PCOS is caused by an unhealthy diet.
@@DX-d that's wrong. But okay.
I swear we are the same! It took me years of toxic cycles to finally learn how to have a healthy relationship with food, snacks, working out, alcohol, and measuring my body.
My advice though is throw away that scale! I haven’t lost weight in three years but I have lost many many inches and have gone down four pants sizes. Weight means nothing, but progress photos are everything 😌
I love this for you Jaclyn, you are glowing. You were one of the people who motivated me to start my health and wellness journey. I started going to therapy in January, and started my weight loss journey end of May. I have suffered from extreme anxiety issues and binge eating problems. Changing your mindset and trying not to be hard on yourself is not easy. It took me a while, but since then I have lost 22 pounds by intermittent fasting, focusing on eating healthy, nutritious, clean food and exercising. I still have a long way ahead as I want to lose 40 more pounds. I love you and I hope you see my comment 😊❤
Food is medicine! As soon as I start eating like shit for several days, binge eating my emotions, I feel so so bad. Almost lethargic, 0 will to do ANYTHING, spiralling, IBS on fire, migraines….. so yeah, I feel you girl!!! It’s not always about being “skinnier”. The way you FEEL inside is so so important!
I want to say this is so inspiring! For someone who also struggles with their weight and a toxic relationship with food and confidence I LOVE your perspective. It’s not about the numbers it’s about the way you feel inside! ❤❤❤ thank you for being so open and sharing the things you struggle with! It helps more of us than you know!
Feeling my best now that I am creating boundaries in my life, and making time for me. My anxiety is so much better!
I have been watching your channel for years. I’m so glad that you’ve been opening up about your struggles because I’ve let myself go and get to a bad place over the last couple of years and have had no motivation to even go for walks, and eating healthy can get expensive. But seeing your journey makes me want to start working on being healthier mentally and physically.
Stop shaming and hiding yourself or waiting until your comfortable! People always say "you are so confident, you can pull anything off" my secret is- I really am not and I really am not sure if I can. I just do! Be kind to yourself and focus on making better choices instead of cutting out the things that make you happy. Thank you so so much for being open and sharing your insecurities. Sometimes we just need to know we aren't alone 💓
I love this whole Jaclyn’s journey; feel like it’s the most relatable I’ve felt with a influencer. Always struggled with my weight and my journey to loose weight; for the life of me could not seem to shed a pound; in fact I’m still the same weight when I first began years ago; and I’ve come to realize a lot of my journey was my mental health. Was brought up thinking I needed to be rail thin like the models in the 90s and that the smaller you were the more beautiful you are and it took a lot to realize the scale belongs in the trash; and at my age I have a woman’s body; no longer a child.
Still try to keep toned but changing my mental health about my physical appearance was the biggest help I could have given myself.
Thanks for watching and showing love.Congratulations 🎉 💫 you won a price 🎁Send me a text above to acknowledge your prize!!!!!!!!!!!
I totally agree with you on how you explained loving yourself, but just wanting to better yourself! You can love yourself while still wanting to look & feel your best, it’s not shaming or hate !
Dang!! I’ve never seen you this happy, like your energy is something else. I started my journey back in March and I have lost close to 60lbs (but I can’t see it, yet everyone else does) and we are our own worse critic. I’m doing lazy keto, but I mainly focus on my water intake and closing my rings on my Apple Watch. My “guilty pleasure” is zero sugar muscle milk chocolate.. It tastes like count chocula cereal (well drinking the rest of the milk in the bowl). I hate the damn scale!! Go with how clothing feels (down to an 18 from a 26) and I’m rooting for you! Xoxo
You got this Jac!! My “thing” is my protein smoothie that I have every morning, I feel off balance if I don’t have it. I was struggling with regular constipation and have not since I’ve introduced this smoothie. It’s coconut water, berries, vanilla yoplait light and fit yogurt, spirulina powder, kale and spinach, chia seeds, and Isopure 0 carb protein powder. I get the unflavored one so I can make it taste like whatever I want. It’s literally 2 ingredients and 25g protein, you can get it on Amazon. Altogether this smoothie has about 40g of protein! Keeps me full for hours and helps me hit my protein goal which is crucial when you’re lifting weights. Let me know if you try it :)
what is the protein smoothie called?
Yesss what’s the protein called I would love to know
@@Bubbles_L she just told u the recipe to make it
When I first started eating healthier someone told me “if you eat like crap you’re going to feel like crap” I finally learned that lesson the hard way and now I have that mindset. Anytime I start to eat something that I know I shouldn’t I tell myself that and it helps detour me away from those unhealthy things.
Please share your fiber smoothie in one of your next videos!!
I think her fiber smoothie was one of the items in her most recent Amazon favorites or current favorites video! Hope that helps!
I can relate to the weighing yourself piece. When I was in high school 9 years ago, I struggled with anorexia nervosa and would weigh myself after every time I ate. It was at least ten times a day and it got to the point where my parents would hide the scale so I couldn’t find it. I have not weighed myself for the past couple years because I know it’s a trigger of mine! You got this, girl!
I just went threw this and felt THE SAME WAY YOU DO!! I got back to the size I am now and I LOVE it because I feel like ME again.
Watched Jacylyn for YEARSSSSS now and for some and so happy to start continuously rewatch our Jaclyn again🫶🏼
So proud of u. I’m in the same boat. I’m mentally gone atm. When I take care of myself eat clean and work out it’s so hard but I feel my best. U are beautiful. You go this. We got this ❤. Bloom greens and organic with frozen fruit smoothies and collagen. All mixed together. ❤
I started my fitness journey when I was 225 pounds and now I’m at 177 pounds. It’s taking a lot of physical work but also a lot of mental and emotional growth for me to understand that I’m never going to look like fitness models in magazines And that I’m beautiful just how I am. Since I was a kid I would always hear other women put other people down and comment about their clothes and weight and even had my own family discuss my weight and it was always in the negative light. It really had an emotional toll on me being brought down by my own family and how I looked. I’ve always been the type of girl to praise other women and appreciate how they look and I am the same way they could be eight sizes bigger than me and I think they’re the most beautiful women but when I look in the mirror I don’t see that. I think a lot of that has come from me believing people closest in my life and what they’re saying about who I am as a person on the outside. During these past eight months losing weight I’ve really had to alter the way that I think about myself and understand that not only am I beautiful but my soul is also beautiful because I don’t ever put women down and I don’t ever nitpick how they look because at the end of the day I believe everyone is beautiful in their own way. And you can be the prettiest girl in the room with the ugliest character at the end of the day that doesn’t make you the prettiest girl it’s what’s on the inside that counts and how you treat people and how you respect them that matters. No one talks about mother Theresa‘s looks or how she dressed they talked about how she was as a person and what she did for people and how she helped them and if we can all focus on loving other people and accepting them for who they are we would have a lot less mental health issues in women and how they view themselves. So at the end of the day your fitness journey should start with altering your mental and emotional reflection on yourself. I hope that you can learn to see yourself as beautiful just like most of us believe about you but also remember that you’re one of those women that should be encourage and lift it up in your own eyes. Surround yourself with people who will always encourage you and tell you how beautiful you are because what other people say about you has a really big impact on how you feel so try not to listen to people who can cast of negative light on the reflection of yourself
I know this is a late reply, but I am so proud of you !!!
At 22 I found myself having a very bad relationship with food I was 200lb when all my life I was never over 150lb. I dropped 40lb and I thought there’s no way I am gaining it back. Now I am 24 and weight 210lb. My anxiety has contributed with me always finding comfort in food. It’s something that I have been working on for a long time. My doctor recently told me that I was pre diabetic and there was still time to improve my health before it got out of hand.
I am 24 now and I feel like I put my body through hell, I have plans in hopefully becoming a mom soon and now more than ever I want look and feel my best.
The first time around I would get 8-10 hours of sleep every night if possible and that helped me loss weight quicker.
This is literally me, we can do it girl 💪🏼♥️
Maybe talking to someone about your relationship with food and your anxiety would be good :) Learning about how people use food when we are bored, sad, stressed etc. For me that helps me think about what I actually need. I need nutrition and I need to take care of my mental health in different ways 😊 and food is still something to enjoy 😊 I'm not a nutrionist, dietitian or a doctor etc ✌🏻
this is my exact story!!! honestly no explanation from my weight gain but it is likely contributed to stress. best wishes to you 💜
The struggle is real, I don't even no what good would really feel like because I have lost weight fast and not the healthy way, then gain it back plus some. Hard to find that healthy medium for me....sending positive vibes your way
Lately I’ve been watching Jaclyn’s videos from 6+ years ago. I miss the white, crisp backgrounds, with the red hair!! (OG’s will know!) just makes me want to go back in time. A chilly day in October, fall candles and a “my fall favorites” video, will always be my favorite past time. I need it in my life again. Jaclyn can you buy a red wig and take us back?!? 😭
What a saddo
I just love you, Jaclyn. Your videos have been a safe place for me for years. Feels like I’m hanging out with my bestie lol. Inspiring me to kick my health up a notch and start feeling better!
OMGGG the comments you made about your mom - I feel to my core!!!! I literally felt the same way when my mom did that and I hated it but NOW I am literally her and say the same things to myself 😫
I got a peloton plus one month ago and it has been life changing. It’s brought me so much joy even outside of feeling good workout wise emotionally I feel good. I love how positive the instructors are!
I am at my heaviest and just quit my job. I’m getting back to the gym and starting a whole new career. That’s my push! I seriously cannot wait to change my life!
I’ve been watching you for so many years and I feel like I’ve never seen you this happy. I literally felt your energy through the screen. I’m so happy for you and so excited for this journey of yours. I know for sure that you’re going to do great. Ily ❤
Thank you so much for sharing bc I literally felt like I was alone in that boat of wanting to make the change so bad but I’m always losing the battle with junk food 😭 so this makes so much sense. It’s not that easy to get your head and body aligned to lose weight and I kept hearing from everyone to just do it and get it done but it just brought more disappointments when I would fail and eat the junk.
Jaclyn, I’m a 2023 bride and I can’t tell you how bad I needed this video. Recently in the past year I’ve gained some weight.. Trying on wedding dresses was something I’ve always dreamed about but I spent the whole time looking at my stomach in the mirror and hating my body in the dresses… I’m so ready to get healthy together 💕
Hey boo! Last summer i trained super hard and lost 20lbs. Then Winter hit and I caught Covid during Christmas. Depression decided to visit and all that weight came back smh
Over the last month I’ve been slowly getting back to it. But this time with a different mindset. Being kind to myself has been a huge key in keeping me going. What you said about doing this to feel good is so true sis! When we nurture our bodies we heal our hearts. I’m on this journey with you boo! We got this! ❤️
I for one really appreciated your discussion about alcohol. Extremely relatable for me, and something I needed to hear. Your message helped me, and fuck what other people say.
Jaclyn, I’m so glad to see you are doing well after everything that has happened in your personal life! ❤️
Who’s Jon?
@@sparkytoday8455 her ex-husband who recently passed away .
@@Elizabeth77536 Why the attitude, though? She was just asking. Not everyone has watched her for 10 years.
@HDR, yes I just looked it up, so sad. Addiction is painful. God Bless him.
@@sparkytoday8455 it is . You can’t out love the addiction out of someone , and it’s even harder when a person thinks they’re unworthy of help , love & forgiveness. It sucks for everyone .
She nailed it! One of my biggest issues is seeing women who are bigger than me and thinking they look SO good! I admire their positivity, and their self-love....but then wonder why i cant do the same for myself and its heartbreaking.
Love that your doing this with us Jaclyn!!! So many women feel the same way as you. I just had a baby and the weight just isn’t coming off like other women I know. I’m happy you talked about mental health with your weight loss journey. It’s a great spot to start for anyone wanting t loss weight.
I have always been a small girl. I have a fast metabolism due to my IBD but I’m now 27 and over the last 2 years my body has grown and for the first time in my life I am averaging 130 meanwhile most of my life (up till my early 20s) I never got over 105. It took me until about 2 months ago to realize that this weight I put on is GOOD for me. Being a human being is so tough and unfortunately our weight is so scrutinized no matter what your size is but it’s always so amazing to hear women talk positively about their bodies through the phases of their life. What I’m getting at is no matter what size you are, we all struggle. I’m learning to love myself and how I look and I’m so happy to see Jaclyn and so many other lovely people feel the same 💕
I am not a health professional in ANY way, but something that has worked for me in my journey to be healthier is don't have the "cheat day" mentality. You can still go out and enjoy tasty foods, but everything in moderation. If i want fried food, then I eat fried food, I just don't have EVERYTHING that meal is fried and carb heavy and i don't eat it for EVERY meal that day. I used to think the same way, I'm going on vacation so I "get" to cheat. but then I came home and was like well I already ate this or did that so I might as well enjoy this one last treat and I'll start again tomorrow..and then tomorrow.. and then tomorrow. But when I started thinking okay i can have this one thing as a treat and not go overboard for every meal every day while on vacation, I felt better and I didn't dread going back to my every day "diet" like I did before
your journey is so relatable love that you share this!’
You're an inspiration for me! I've been a hot mess. I'm 25 & have been in this burnt out, not loving myself fully attitude for years. I got up to 200lbs (I'm 5'7") and just don't feel like myself! I haven't had my hair done in years, stopped brushing my teeth as much as I should, fixing my nails, and literally haven't done anything to my house. No decorations, nothing new..putting off projects that would make me happy.
I got extremely burnt out. But I have been working on my mental health and am doing so much better but I need to push harder. I want to feel 25! I want to feel better. I'm thankful for having a husband who loves me and encourages me..he still tells me everyday how much he loves me and that he thinks I'm beautiful 😥 What helps me the most is my faith in God. It pulled me out of deep su**idal depression and is my reason for trying. I have a life, I need to make the best of it. Some people will take their last breath today.
Woooo I missed Jaclyn’s journey!! Cheers to getting fit, confident, and happy af 😃🎉🎉
I’m sure so many people are not upset w you now that you’re so raw and genuine in these videos. I love these!
Ugh girl, I feel everything you said SO SO HARD. I’m heavier than I’ve ever been (had a rough few years dealing with infertility which caused weight gain, but currently I’m 32 weeks pregnant) and I just got done telling my husband that I can’t wait to get back on track! I’m just not comfortable right now (I wasn’t prior to getting pregnant either) and I’m so excited to start feeling good! 💛 Can’t wait to see your journey!
Your videos make me so happy 🥰 been watching you for so long, feels like I’ve grown up with you ♥️♥️
I have PTSD, social anxiety, and pretty severe generalized anxiety, along with lots of other conditions/syndromes/diseases that I struggle with daily. The older I've got, the worse my anxiety has gotten, so man I'd love to get a handle on it, but it feels like it's impossible.
Anyways, sorry about the long comment. I'm super happy for you tho! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey!! I just wanted to say, my OCD and anxiety got so bad I didn’t leave the house for 7 months. I did therapy over the phone and pushed myself. You do get better, it just takes awhile. U got it!
I have terrible social anxiety and my friend pushed me to sign up to a circuit training gym (like F45 but different), it's helped me be more social, push myself, lift heavy! I am happy and if I miss a day I feel it mentally. I am enjoying my journey. Slow and steady wins the race!
I lost 70 pounds !! What helped me was writing down my vi-weekly weight and I would look back on it to see how far I came whenever I didn’t feel like going to the gym also journaling my feelings and thoughts because going on a fitness journey is emotional and devastating at times give yourself more grace. I had a personal trainer the first couple of month since I didn’t know anything about losing weight or what machines help you more etc. Do this for yourself and no one else because if you do it for others you will never be fulfilled or successful.. Goodluck Jaclyn !! Love you !!
It’s pretty sad that people have to be judgmental or critical when a person chooses to share truths about themselves! This is why people have to go into protection mode and I don’t blame you Jaclyn. Truth is this, I really Thank You and truly appreciate that video bc it’s helped me on my journey. Lets ALL remember, “Let he who is without faults cast the first stone.”
Please people, be more loving, you’ll have less stress, a healthier heart, less chance of getting cancer and you’ll just be happier in general. 💗
Whenever I don’t feel great with my body I go to a nutricionist and the only thing she does for me is meal plan, no restrictions other than the obvious (too much sugar, alcohol, etc.). I trust her and I see her every 2 weeks. That’s the only time I weigh myself. I don’t even own a scale because like you said weight doesn’t represent the way you look. KEEP GOING!!!
Great job on the video. I have always struggled with weight issues trying to gain enough weight with some people skinny shaming me, making me feel really depressed; it's tough. But I have been able to gain back most of the weight I wanted (muscle mass), still getting body shamed a bit, but not as much. You're an inspiration; your words are inspiring. Wishing you all the best on your journey. You got this. You're awesome!
I have also recently been on a journey to be healthier for a multitude of reasons. Like you, I want to feel better on the inside, have a body that I am happy with, and take better care of my health through my diet.
Currently down 5 pounds! I try to get at least 10,000 steps a day and walk on the treadmill when I can! However, I don’t restrict myself too much with food. I listen to my body and if I want to eat fast food, i’ll do it. Moderation is key though because one bad meal every week or so isn’t going to make or break you if you stay consistent with your routine.
Running and spin class! I used to HATE cardio (especially running), but I started pushing myself in cycling classes and taking 2 mile walks every day and now I’m at the point where I happily choose to run every time I’m in the gym! It sucks so much at first, but at some point along the way things just clicked and now nothing feels better!
I had a big smile on my face when I saw this notification. So happy to see you back
Love from a fellow creator
Girl you’re awesome. Been following since day 1. Much love. I can’t remember what year it was but I remember back then you were filming yourself going to the gym and eating healthy and I remember wanting to do it with you but I wasn’t in the right place mentally. I am now and watching you go through this I’m excited to better myself with you. Just wanted to say you are helping so many ppl but filming this journey. Screw what other ppl say. You’re beautiful and successful. Ppl will say anything to make you feel some type of way. But Ive always looked up to you. Such a badass. Thank you for sharing your life. Gosh it can’t be easy but Im always here watching and learning from you. Love you girl you got this💚
Just wanted to say that I hope you’re doing well (as well as you could be) on your journey with grief. That’s a hard b*tch to handle ya know. I’m still sending y’all all the love & all the prayers. 🤍 I know this was filmed before your world kinda flipped upside down but… It’s good to see ya face again on the UA-cams! 🤍
What happened??? I don't have any other social platforms...
@@cassthompson3386 her ex husband Jon passed away.. :(
@@cassthompson3386 yeah Jon passed away the beginning of August. He was found on a sidewalk in LA after his family had not been able to get a hold of him for a hot minute. The only other thing I saw that’s not speculative was that a group that locates missing people said they had located him at a homeless shelter (or something of the sort) in LA & had notified his fam. This was a few months before all this happened. That’s about all that’s been confirmed (not that anything else is anyones business I guess). I know that had to be just truly devastating for her (& his fam obvs), but yeah…it was just really super sad 😢
I followed you because I loved your makeup … now I follow you because I love your mentality. Love you SO much.
When Jaclyn took the shirt off and just had the tank I thought, oh wow her arms look great, that's a cute top! I didn't even look at the stuff she pointed out.
We always focus on the worst of ourselves, but the best on others and if you just accept and be confident with what you have, that confidence shows through and it's contagious.
YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ! Thank you for sharing parts of your life with us. I've been a fan for a very long time and It's so cool to see what you've accomplished and what you are up too. Such an inspiration
Myself, my daughter and many of my friends have done Neurobiofeedback. It's amazing. It's awesome hearing that it's becoming more well known.
I wish I had some tips but in all honesty I’m in the same boat with some things you said.
When I see another woman that weighs the same as me, same body type as me, etc I have no problem seeing how beautiful they are and wanting to hype them up. But with myself it just isn’t there.
I recently went to a nutritionist so I’m excited to see how things go.
You’re beautiful! 💕
Thank you for being strong and sharing your difficult parts of your life. I’m a 27 woman and suffer from anxiety as well. Wine was my coping mechanism. I’ve been on my journey too! So thank you!
You’re inspiring! I’ve been a fan for years. I love your venerability and waiting to see you progress through this journey
You look so refreshed 😍
I feel exactly the same as you in so many ways. My mind is finally focused to change. If I don’t like what I see, I’m going to change it! Let’s lose weight together! Let’s gooooooo!!!!!
You look amazing and keep up the great work! You’re going to look and be so SNATCHED for your wedding! Always remember “you’re doing great, you’re looking good and F!@K what everyone else thinks!” Love you 💚💚💚
I do neurofeedback weekly for pain management! It’s an awesome type of therapy; it has been beyond helpful. It’s so cool that it can be used for multiple reasons as well! ☺️
I’ve lost 31 pounds since March. I feel like I can’t quite see it in my body yet but I’m pressing on. Doing lower carb has helped me a lot as I have pcos. Just gotta get back on the workout grind!! I try to aim for 3 days but lately have only been hitting 1. Here’s to all of our journeys!!! 🎉
Just hit a huge milestone! 5.5 years ago I was my heaviest, lost my dad, moved across the state with my boyfriend and he dumped me. My mom encouraged me to hit the gym and save money and move when I’m confident and thriving. We’ll fast forward to now I’ve lost 65 lbs, I drank and ate and lived my best life and here I am! Happy, healthy, and doing the most! ❤❤
I can’t believe that with all your resources, you don’t have a nutritionist and a personal trainer. They are essential..
so glad i have my push notifications on for you!! 🙌🏽 amazing to see so back here, but almost remember take all the time YOU need ❤️
for me (i'm 32) what works best for me is move as much as my body allows , whether it just be housework, walking around stores, etc. i can't fully workout just cuz of chronic health issues but constantly moving and also logging my food on my fitness pal has really helped
Something that has helped me has been using a calorie counting app. It helps to not categorize food as “cheat meals” or “bad food”. If it fits in your daily caloric goals, you can eat it! I don’t track my macros religiously. One success at a time! You got this girl!
Girl I feel this . I've had 3 kids in a 6 year period and the weight fluctuation is REAL. I love myself . God knew me and all of us before we were born and we were made in His image. But that doesn't mean I have to love how I look post partum! I've accepted I'm not size 2 pre kids Patsy, and honestly I have no desire to get to that size again . In time I will get to where I'm comfortable in my clothes again and that's on ME to do for myself . Proud of you for being honest and talk about so much that more people than we realize go through with body image ❤️ you got this girl! Do what makes YOU feel good 👏☺️
Same I used to be sz 0-2 but now 4-6. I could blame my child but I'm aging too. Nvr been happier tho
I've been so down about my weight lately that it's seriously depressing. Watching this video has me ready to lose weight with you. Your Jaclyn Journeys were always so inspiring to me that I would literally go workout or eat something healthy after watching them. Im horribly inconsistent though so I would stop after a few days but if you are starting today so am I! Love you Jaclyn and thank you for always inspiring me to be better in the sweetest most positive way.
That color and tank top look amazing on you. I can’t wait for the day when you see it too ❤️
I really needed this. I’ve been feeling so bad about my body as it’s changing and I’ve never experienced this at all before. But you definitely made me feel not crazy when you said that it’s not about what people tell you, it’s how you feel about it! So thank you ! Going through this journey with you girl, we are gonna smash it! 💪🏻❤️
I am obsessed with Jaclyns Journey, the whole of it, the entirety of your mentality changing throughout starting it. It's so honest and relatable
Jacclynnnnn I feel like we’re besties who haven’t talked in forever!!! Lol I started my health journey in august as well, my birthday is on Saturday & I’m so happy with the way I feel in such a little amount of time!
I cannot wait to see your wedding! 💕
It’s my birthday on Saturday too!!! Have an amazing day beautiful! Bday twins!! 💛
I relate to this sooo much 😩 but it does get better! So glad you’re doing well!
I know it’s sound cliché, but weight watchers has really helped me! I lost 5 lbs in a month and keep loosing even when I’m not actively tracking my point. I got a trainer at the gym also and that’s kept me in line. Happy to see you happy!💕
It’s not cliche and that’s amazing I lost with cheap lean cuisine meals loll but it works for me so do what works for you and isn’t listen to the ppl who’s at other it’s mostly they don’t want you to teach your goal I’m saying from personal experience