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I Used To Weigh 375lbs - Now I'm Half The Size | BRAND NEW ME

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  • Опубліковано 19 січ 2023
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    CLAIREABELLE, from New Zealand, battled with eating disorders growing up. From a very young age, she struggled with binge eating disorder and was subjected to bullying at school: "There was a group of boys that used to call me 'Bigfoot' and 'beached whale' so that contributed to how I dealt with my emotions." When Claireabelle was 16 she began to suffer from bulimia and her weight soon spiralled out of control. At her heaviest, she was 375lbs. After seeking medical intervention, in April 2020, Claireabelle had gastric sleeve surgery to help her lose weight and limit her bingeing. However, the surgery ran into complications and Claireabelle faced further surgeries and a painful recovery period. The ordeal was a turning point for her, as she realised that she needed to regain some control over her health. Claireabelle has since committed to restoring her mental and physical health through healthy routines. She has lost almost 200lbs in total and although she still has days where she struggles with her body image, Claireabelle now has a completely new lease of life: "My self-love and everything has come so far, I know my worth now."
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 420

  • @jaggerkate
    @jaggerkate Рік тому +410

    PLEASE trust me when I say that if you don’t follow your Sleeve diet, you WILL gain the weight back. Your stomach will stretch right back out. I worked for one of the leading bariatric surgery centers in the states and not only did a huge percentage of our patients gain it back, so did a lot of our staff that had it done. I sincerely hope this works for you! Sending so much love and support! ❤

    • @jackchop1576
      @jackchop1576 Рік тому +14

      Carnie Wilson had her stomach stapled twice because she gained it all back.

    • @nikkistahr7105
      @nikkistahr7105 Рік тому +29

      YESSS YES N YES...PEOPLE do not understand that harsh truth of bariatric surgery..
      I have really had to work very hard to keep off my 110lb weight loss..I fluctuate by 5-9lbs but snap back by resetting, emotionally checking in with myself, exercising and watching what I put in my mouth...im basically doing everything I had to do in order to lose weight before I was sleeved..
      Only now at smaller portions.
      Sleeve is not a cure all at alllll..its just a tool..that can absolutely fail you if you abuse it

    • @la_baby_khalil7703
      @la_baby_khalil7703 Рік тому +1

      👍🙏😘🙏

    • @MarshaMinus100
      @MarshaMinus100 Рік тому +2

      This is so accurate.

    • @barrollesuzanne
      @barrollesuzanne Рік тому +16

      Body dysmorphia is so real, there myself after wtloss surgery. 2018 I was 478 lbs at my heaviest to 220 today & maintaining it. I suffer with lots of extra skin that needs removing but insurance does not cover. I remind myself daily to love body I have worked so hard for. Much love to everyone on or had done this journey, its not easy way out its a tool not solution. It was hardest thing I've ever done for myself.

  • @xoxoGossipGirl-oo5od
    @xoxoGossipGirl-oo5od Рік тому +148

    Claire was one of my biggest inspiration for having vsg surgery myself! I have lost 100kgs and regained my life, I thank her so much for this!!

    • @Observette
      @Observette Рік тому +1

      What country do you live in? I mean what country did you have the surgery and was it expensive? Asking for myself because I’d be interested in perhaps getting the surgery.

    • @toobalkain
      @toobalkain Рік тому

      waddyamean regained your life, what happened to body positivity, what happened to bodies being perfect and attractive no matter the shape or size? I thought it was a healthy thing to be fat and that only right wingers,, fascists and misogynists aspire to fitness.

    • @dianacazadora360
      @dianacazadora360 10 місяців тому

      100kg 😱

    • @xoxoGossipGirl-oo5od
      @xoxoGossipGirl-oo5od 10 місяців тому

      @@Observette sorry for the late reply! I had it done in New Zealand, it was expensive yes $22k but I was able to use my KiwiSaver (pension/super in other countries). It’s not for everyone and a hard journey but I’m pleased I took it 🤗

    • @xoxoGossipGirl-oo5od
      @xoxoGossipGirl-oo5od 10 місяців тому

      @@dianacazadora360 yeppp! 180+ to 80kgs and I have been maintaining for a year now 🤗

  • @jesscline9661
    @jesscline9661 Рік тому +54

    Her glow up is real! It’s amazing how much younger she looks after her weight loss. I thought I was looking at two different people on the thumbnail 😂😂😂 Keep it up lady 💪🏾

    • @iaf4454
      @iaf4454 9 місяців тому +1

      So true it is incredible

    • @saintejeannedarc9460
      @saintejeannedarc9460 8 місяців тому +4

      Yes, she does look very different. It's not just the weight loss, but it changed her face so much, she does look very different. W/ some heavy women (or men) they still retain their looks when they get heavy, but some don't. Her look really changed and she looks amazing.

  • @sawaalbino
    @sawaalbino Рік тому +52

    As someone who binge eating after stressed, i can understand u.
    I gained 1-2kg/year (i used to be skinny, now i'm in my normal weight). Luckily, it still not a 'disorder' because i still somehow can control myself. I made a rule for myself, only 1 boba tea per month, 1 sugary drink per week, 1 fast food per week and i tried my best to exercise 2x/week. It is very hard

    • @JustEm97
      @JustEm97 Рік тому +5

      It truly is hard. I don't binge eat, but with lots of other mental struggles, I never had the energy to make proper food, and I ate lots of bad foods. I'm trying to lose weight, and I'm 17kg down so far, but just keeping it up is really hard. Especially with you have mental struggles. It's so much easier ordering a pizza or just buying something already ready to be eaten, instead of making proper food. But I'm trying to keep in mind that I will lose weight. Whether it takes a year or five years, or more, I'll do it. I shouldn't force myself to the gym if I don't have the energy, and sometimes it's okay to just eat something less good. It's all okay. It's human. It's all about picking yourself back up again.

    • @tspeakstlives
      @tspeakstlives Рік тому +3

      It's hard, yes. I have had similar experiences as you. From what I've learnt from my experience and from what others have told, when you are having cravings, ask yourself is it because of some stressful event or are you genuinely craving a food? Healthy relationship with food is important, so remember that eating less healthy food every now and then will not hurt you. If it goes over the limit, then you will know it is time to stop overindulging. Develop other healthy ways to deal with stress and you will find it easier to not binge eat during those moments. Choose an exercise routine or physical activity that YOU enjoy and find it challenging enough. Most importantly, don't beat yourself up when you miss a workout or break your rules. Think about why you did it, forgive yourself and remind yourself that it is okay and that you will do better. Food is a wonderful thing and is one of the main joys of life, so I hope everyone develops a healthy relationship with it ♥️

    • @lisadempsey9259
      @lisadempsey9259 Рік тому

      I relate to everything you say! You get so down all you can do is pop something in the micro or open a can, going through that myself❤

    • @saintejeannedarc9460
      @saintejeannedarc9460 8 місяців тому +1

      You really are choosing a smarter way, because you treat yourself. People that try and restrict everything all the time really can't maintain it, because when trying to get over food addiction, they have nothing to look forward to. You need those rewards for all your hard work and self control.

  • @Cy93
    @Cy93 Рік тому +124

    For the people where surgery goes well, good for them! However please think it's not just an easy way out and it doesn't always go as planned. My husband had this surgery and had to go 9 times into surgery again because of this and 3 of those were to save his life because things went wrong. Just please think for yourself and be 100% sure about it, not because everyone else is doing it.

    • @Cy93
      @Cy93 Рік тому +3

      I have to say my husband said he would have done it all over again even with the complications cuz he's lost more than 220 lbs. But still, think for yourself and be 100% sure about it.

    • @lathafalls7675
      @lathafalls7675 Рік тому +1

      Some people don’t need surgery to be skinny just eat hearty and go vegan

    • @Cy93
      @Cy93 Рік тому +9

      @@lathafalls7675 Yeah I'm not going to debate about veganism cuz I love meat tho..

    • @itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118
      @itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 Рік тому +6

      @@lathafalls7675 You can be a healthy weight and eat heartily on an omnivore way of eating.

    • @ReginaMcNeish
      @ReginaMcNeish Рік тому

      @@lathafalls7675 If people go vegan or carnivore it’s going to cause them to lose weight because they are cutting out all the junk in the middle. If they stay on vegan too long they should become very aware of their gut health cuz of the poisons in the plants. The animals eat those poisons and can digest them well and then we eat the animals which our guts can easily digest. Women especially need to be aware of their bodies on vegan cuz of the lack of fat which causes their menstrual cycles to stop (if it stops just eat a lot more animal fats it will help balance out the hormones and start your cycle again). If you want to become omnivore go for it but try one of the other 2 first to eliminate what’s not working for you. Basically listen to your body and not the rules of a diet, it never works out well when you do things to follow a trend, even with food.

  • @lovebirdwillingten
    @lovebirdwillingten Рік тому +24

    this made me cry and smile. you survived this emotional rollercoaster, which makes you super strong. I hope your doing alright ❤

  • @charlotteknutsen7262
    @charlotteknutsen7262 Рік тому +17

    I suffered from very severe bulimia in highshool but you've made me realize that even now at age 57 I'm still into it I just don't purge now. Karen Carpenter's death in 1983 scared me out of the bulimia but I am and always have had binge eating disorder. You're an inspiration!! Thank's so much for sharing your story.

    • @pumpkinslice1811
      @pumpkinslice1811 5 місяців тому

      Mine was severe anorexia in high school followed by a brief recovery period and then right back to it again in my twenties. I still struggle with it to this day at 41. It never goes away and I can easily stop eating for several days at a time if I let myself. I usually only eat one meal a day and I still feel like I ate way too much afterwards and experience guilt. Eating disorders are sadly for life whether you are actively participating in them or not. The mentality will always be there with you. 😕

  • @killa520az
    @killa520az Рік тому +57

    U go girlll!!!!! Inspiration to me.. I was 360 and now I'm 245.. still trying.. not easy
    .but feel so much better
    Good luck hunnnnnyyyy ,🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @lindsay6343
      @lindsay6343 Рік тому +3

      I feel u hun I was supposed to get weight loss surgery and then covid happened then I got sick with covid pneumonia things just kept on happening and I never got it and now I have to work more because of the economy she's lucky she was able to have it

    • @EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777
      @EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777 Рік тому

      ☹️

    • @officesuperhero9611
      @officesuperhero9611 Рік тому +1

      Good for you too! Keep it up!!!!

    • @Ronalee.
      @Ronalee. Рік тому

      Oh wow! Super amazing to hear.

    • @willygraphics360
      @willygraphics360 Рік тому

      @@lindsay6343 Don't give up, you got this

  • @AkonFenty1992
    @AkonFenty1992 Рік тому +16

    I used to weigh 325 pounds and now I am 205 pounds.

  • @ascent8487
    @ascent8487 Рік тому +44

    “You’re as happy as your saddest child.” Did she come up with that? No mind. It’s beautiful. The implication for her in that period of life is heartbreaking but the love behind it is so beautiful. How much we love others. It’s the best part of us.

    • @missymz
      @missymz Рік тому +1

      I heard Dr Phil quote it a few years ago. As a parent, it always stayed with me.

  • @craigster1234
    @craigster1234 11 місяців тому +11

    With drugs and alcohol you CAN 'just stop'. But not with food. You HAVE TO EAT. That's why it's so difficult to 'eat right' when you've gone off track.

    • @757Princess
      @757Princess 4 місяці тому +2

      This is why binge eating disorder needs to be taken more seriously

    • @NellyGandhella
      @NellyGandhella 4 місяці тому

      Not really... you can stop eating chocolate, crisps, sugary drinks and takeaway

    • @Devilishka7
      @Devilishka7 4 місяці тому

      ​@@NellyGandhellaThose too can be tough and take time. Well, I personally never really eat out anyway, but that's cuz it's a waste of money. Was never fond of crisps. But sugary drinks took time. I loved the feeling of drinking something fizzy and nothing else tasted quiet the same. I then switched to diet versions, which taste wise took time to get used to, then I started to enjoy non fizzy drinks as I was feeling less bloated, however even to my water I add some flavoring cuz I still don't like anything tasteless. And chocolate? Now that's one I can't seem to give up on at all. Less yes, but not to stop completely. Chocolate requires some absolute magic to give up on lol

  • @AImaniaX
    @AImaniaX 7 місяців тому +4

    You are worthy of love no matter your size! Your a beautiful person either way. Unfortunately our society can be extremely cruel and much less empathic. This is a beautiful glow up
    Though and I’m very happy that she’s happy.

    • @jaimereynolds258
      @jaimereynolds258 6 місяців тому

      Unfortunately your organs don't care how much you love yourself. Obesity isn't healthy.

  • @stephaniebailey8740
    @stephaniebailey8740 Рік тому +12

    Wow this is so inspiring.I was at that point 2 years ago and finally decided to change my life.Good job!! It's not easy but it's so worth it.

  • @itsliz2004
    @itsliz2004 Рік тому +22

    I’m so proud of her. Now she feels good physically and mentally. If someone is struggling losing or gaining weight please never give up! I know you can do it! 🥰💕💕

  • @tamiaclay2941
    @tamiaclay2941 Рік тому +33

    I definitely felt her pain. It is so hard to loose weight and better your health. I think there's a lot of people who don't understand what it's like to be the fat girl. It hurts so much. 💔

    • @lathafalls7675
      @lathafalls7675 Рік тому

      No it’s not

    • @jeea18
      @jeea18 Рік тому +6

      Yes, it is really hard. I keep trying to lose weight since 2008 and lost some and gained some. Finally, in 2017 i managed to lose lots of weight healthily with the help from the professionals. But, i gain weight again since covid starts and so does my sugar in blood. Now, I'm trying to help myself again so that I won't be given medication to regulate my sugar level. It is really hard but it's doable.. you can do it. Don't ever give up on yourself! I wish you best luck!

    • @colz5203
      @colz5203 5 місяців тому

      @@lathafalls7675you don’t understand addiction

    • @colz5203
      @colz5203 5 місяців тому

      @@jeea18how are you doing now

  • @julie7005
    @julie7005 Рік тому +8

    This surgery doesn't solve the root of the problem either- if she doesn't learn healthy coping skills, she will ultimately gain all of the weight back, despite the confidence boost that the gastric
    Sleeve surgery may bring momentarily...i really wish you all the luck and happiness in the world...i also have struggled w/ a dysfunctional relationship w/ food & body dysmorphia...it appears you have the support of yr parents, lean on them during yr rough times ❤ take care!

    • @Arrrghjay84
      @Arrrghjay84 Рік тому +1

      I’m currently 395, I know gastric surgery won’t work for me as it’s not a hunger thing in my case, the binge eating is very much a mental issue for me, I’m working on that (and exercise), but I don’t want to risk a dangerous surgery when I know my root cause will still be there.

  • @apara2005
    @apara2005 Рік тому +7

    I can totally relate. Having an unhealthy relationship with food is probably the HARDEST thing to break out of. Also, people just don't understand the correlation. I hope she continues to do well ❤️

  • @terraalbritton6405
    @terraalbritton6405 Рік тому +8

    Her name is so pretty and so is she! This is so inspiring and brave. I weigh 238 from 255. But I have started to slide back some. I was 227 just a month ago. Her story inspires me to keep going!

    • @McCarthy0000
      @McCarthy0000 Місяць тому

      How tall are you? I’m currently 224, 5’6. I’m on my journey to being healthier. Everyone is asking me for my goal and I tell them I don’t have one, that puts too much pressure on me and then if I don’t hit my goal I feel as tho I failed. So I’m just incorporating exercise, and eating healthier and less.

  • @ashleycagle6809
    @ashleycagle6809 Рік тому +4

    Girl I hear ya. I developed 3 different types of eating disorders by the age of 11. I was 300 by 13. I know the alone feeling and feeling ashamed. I was the fat girl that would make fun of myself with ppl..:( I'd go home and cry. My parents never paid attention. I then lost it all the wrong way at age 15 went from 24 wide wemons to 11 juniors.. black outs would happen, I formed body dysmophia..ECT...I'm a personal trainer now and I'm happy I can help ppl like me on a mental note and I understand ppl better. Most personal trainers I have met have never been overweight. It's better when you can understand why someone got this way to begin with! Your amazing!!

  • @samanthabroaddrick2529
    @samanthabroaddrick2529 Рік тому +21

    Good for you Claire! I know it wasn't easy and in fact hard as hell but I want you to know I'm proud of you!!! Now go live that life of yours that you missed for so many years!!! Keep going, you've got this!

  • @sandragregg9079
    @sandragregg9079 Рік тому +16

    We have alot in common. I was 220lbs, now 179lbs. Started in July. I would love to know your workout routine. I have 15lbs to go. Thanks u are an inspiration

    • @freewithnature
      @freewithnature Рік тому +1

      I use a channel called Blogilates mainly.
      I have the videos on my channel.
      I lost 130 pounds naturally and work out 4-5 times a week.

  • @HENCHMARV
    @HENCHMARV Рік тому +22

    Well done to her 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

  • @seviregis7441
    @seviregis7441 Рік тому +7

    She’s such a beautiful girl, very glad she’s overcoming the prison of excess weight you don’t want to carry and be trapped inside of.

  • @hideyable
    @hideyable Рік тому +12

    It's nice to see a New Zealand story. I've recently been at my heaviest of around 76kg (~167lbs). I'd like to be between 70-72kg (~154-158) because it seems where my weight naturally sits & it's within a healthy range for my height (5'8). I can relate to the binge eating metality that Claire talked about.

    • @augustacookeygam5579
      @augustacookeygam5579 Рік тому

      I'm the same height as you and weigh 82 kg and don't look overweight or fat at all.
      My goal weight is actually 74 kg just because I don't like my weight. I lift weights and look very toned and I would be happy if I weighed 76kg lol

    • @hideyable
      @hideyable Рік тому +2

      @@augustacookeygam5579 - I don't "look" overweight at my present weight of 74kg but the excess is mostly fat around the stomach/hips. Your physique sounds more muscley than mine so your natural weight may be higher than mine.
      I'm 35 & until mid 2020, my weight in adulthood was between 68 & 72kg. I'd like to lose the weight to comfortably fit clothes again.

    • @augustacookeygam5579
      @augustacookeygam5579 Рік тому +1

      @@hideyable ok, I get. You can do a lot of body sculpting exercises, they worked for me.
      I'm 40 and I carry the bulk of my weight on my hips, thighs and bum. I have a smaller upper body and from working out on my core, I have a smaller and toned waist.
      Anyways good luck.

    • @hideyable
      @hideyable Рік тому +1

      @@augustacookeygam5579 - thank you - I'm getting there. Good luck on your journey too 🙂

    • @bhettanishadikhail1116
      @bhettanishadikhail1116 Рік тому

      Ok dn

  • @jagmom5164
    @jagmom5164 Рік тому +4

    GOOD FOR YOU.
    If you have any other disease that surgery would fix and give you a shot at a long healthy life...
    ANYONE would choose that treatment.
    But some people are so critical that surgery treatment for obesity means weakness.
    NO...Weakness is to not make a choice at the best possible outcome.
    I had surgery 17 yrs ago at 40.
    Changed my entire life. Now l do not have the diabetes l was predisposed to have and that my father and grandmother died from early.
    I also do not have the blood pressure issues or medications or early strokes my parents had.
    I am strong & healthy. Your mind will catch up and begin to see yourself as you really are.
    You look stunning!

  • @moonsnow1942
    @moonsnow1942 Рік тому +11

    I was once 260lbs. I'm now 145lbs. I still have to look at photos and double take myself in the mirror. Unreal sometimes.

  • @danielamaterna7348
    @danielamaterna7348 Рік тому +5

    You look like a completely different person and so much happier now. What an amazing transformation, truly inspiring!!

  • @linsco7s
    @linsco7s 4 місяці тому +1

    Congrats Claire! Keep doing whatchu doing! ❤
    It's taken me a long time to come to terms with the choices I'd made and my addiction to booze, to really see how any perceived rock bottom could have an even deeper rock bottom depending on where I choose to plant my feet.
    Ngl, I used to b***h about how I was dispositioned to fail from the get-go with how liquor stores are on every corner, advert, flyers, movies you name it. Now I'm grateful for it, desensitized by it, I can go out confidently to have fun and not worrying if I should pass by a store just in case I'm not toasty by last call; to which was all the time, I've got mulla in my pocket, and in a position to help if anyone happens to need it.
    Having 'inherited nomadic genes' I'd never considered having to be mindful of my intake but here I am 😅. Replaced one evil with a lesser one, one that cannot be abstained from; only this time I'm walking in with a much, much better outlook on things. Mostly thanks to brave people like you that show us its possible to turn a mountain into an anthill. I appreciate you and 4 sharing your journey.

  • @sharonironman4547
    @sharonironman4547 Рік тому +19

    All I can say is WELL DONE and keep on going you are amazing 😊

  • @SheIsBeautyFromAshes
    @SheIsBeautyFromAshes Рік тому +30

    I've struggled with starving myself and have lost 70 pounds over a matter of months. I know your struggle with food it's so hard to deal with. Everyone else truly doesn't understand and I hate it. Best of luck to you beautiful!

    • @user-od4yl3rf4n
      @user-od4yl3rf4n Рік тому +2

      Why did you use starving not sport?

    • @emilyhamilton726
      @emilyhamilton726 Рік тому +3

      @@user-od4yl3rf4n for a lot of people it’s a really scary addiction. I also know people can sometimes overexercise and starve at the same time. I wish those who struggle with it the best of luck

    • @mikedenison121
      @mikedenison121 Рік тому

      Hello, how’re you doing

    • @lathafalls7675
      @lathafalls7675 Рік тому

      Don’t starve yourself that’s not good

    • @lathafalls7675
      @lathafalls7675 Рік тому +1

      @@mikedenison121 Why do you say the same thing over and over just asking?

  • @LadyInner24
    @LadyInner24 Рік тому +6

    You're an inspiration Claire. Well done to you!

  • @arvyarvy4242
    @arvyarvy4242 5 місяців тому +1

    when you been overweight and experienced how little things like walking is difficult you see how the health at very size movement is really insidious

  • @scorpioqueen6878
    @scorpioqueen6878 Рік тому +18

    I am so glad that God has carried you through this and your own will and determination congratulations to you you are such an inspiration to more people than you know keep going you are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful God-bless you dear

  • @Teskit_95
    @Teskit_95 10 місяців тому +3

    I don't know her but I'm SO PROUD OF HER

  • @yogaparadise1982
    @yogaparadise1982 Рік тому +10

    I am poor I cannot afford the gastric sleeve I just am doing the omad diet it’s so satisfying being full at one meal . I lost 22 pounds on omad .

    • @Ladysueiroh48
      @Ladysueiroh48 5 місяців тому +1

      That's where I'm at now.. Doing omad, and eating by 3pm..

  • @kenterminateddq5311
    @kenterminateddq5311 Рік тому +4

    truly has uploaded a lot of videos on people who lost immense amount of weight.
    I'm happy for them but it's very tough since a strict diet is the toughest thing to maintain.

  • @julierstjohn
    @julierstjohn Рік тому +13

    Congratulations 💋

  • @YHLHL903
    @YHLHL903 3 місяці тому

    This is so encouraging! Seeing your story reminds me of myself. I was at 380 at my highest weight. I lost down to 200 but now am back up to 248. I just got on the scales yesterday! I am distraught! But your story has encouraged me to keep fighting. My goal this year is 200. Then I will consider weight loss surgery. Thank you for being so brave and letting us see your story.

  • @julieames8911
    @julieames8911 Рік тому +5

    U look great, good job, I love that u don't care if others see your scars..

  • @faith_God
    @faith_God Рік тому +13

    May God bless her ❤️

  • @rebeccashuman6199
    @rebeccashuman6199 Рік тому +8

    Congrats Claire! You are motivating inspiration.

  • @rosegreen8441
    @rosegreen8441 2 місяці тому

    I LOVE her informative, detailed and transparent account. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @datstudkillacam6046
    @datstudkillacam6046 Рік тому +4

    No offense but the picture was clickbait

  • @judyderieux8484
    @judyderieux8484 Рік тому +2

    So,so happy for you. You are worth everything💝

  • @Rodnaiiface
    @Rodnaiiface Рік тому +2

    I have never seen a 50 share McNuggets box before 😍😲 they don’t have them in the UK!!

  • @Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living
    @Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living Рік тому +3

    She looks incredible! It really transformed how she looked. She looks so much younger in the after. I do hope that she also addressed the ED as well so she can maintain the weight loss from the surgery and live her best life while keeping “the demon” at bay.

  • @Truelyblue333
    @Truelyblue333 Рік тому +3

    Something is off with her chin area. It looks like one side is swollen. I hope she has this checked out.

  • @dewantoroo
    @dewantoroo Рік тому +4

    The procedure not only gave her self confidence and self worth back. It probably save her from dying at a young age too.

  • @silversurfer8237
    @silversurfer8237 Рік тому +5

    This video helps us to really understand obesity is a chronic disease that arises from a multitude of factors. In short more care and compassion is needed to help obese people. Hopefully more affordable drugs for treating obesity are on the horizon.

    • @angelaholmes8888
      @angelaholmes8888 Рік тому

      Yes totally agree with you

    • @stacy3262
      @stacy3262 Рік тому

      Not all the time bruh sometimes ppl dont know when to stop feeding there fat face

  • @allisonjones3064
    @allisonjones3064 Рік тому +1

    Bless you for being so vulnerable and so brave… and wow, how incredible that you conquered…
    and I am so happy you have such a lovely family.

  • @tessareynolds8377
    @tessareynolds8377 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations. So happy for you.

  • @Samuel115s
    @Samuel115s Рік тому +3

    The tubnail is very misleading

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana Рік тому +4

    Claire darling... You did it and you're amazing! Well done dear👏Keep going! Stay fit stay healthy💪👍

  • @JA-ft1qk
    @JA-ft1qk Рік тому +8

    Amazing keep it up!👏

  • @tamiaclay2941
    @tamiaclay2941 Рік тому +3

    Truly thank you so much for always making inspiring and uplifting content. I've been with you guys since day one. I really love you guys!❤️❤️❤️

  • @Monica-vv1zt
    @Monica-vv1zt Рік тому +1

    It's sad to see so many negative comments on here. Surgery is by no means an easy way out. It still requires hard work and discipline. Sometimes surgery is the only way to conquer food addiction. Binge eating disorder is a real thing and like any addiction - it's not laziness, it's a mental disorder. Well done to Claireabelle for coming so far 👏👏👏. She should be very proud of herself. She looks great and she put in the hard work to change her mind frame and relationship with food, working with the surgery and not against it. Surgery is no quick fix. If people start to slip back into their old ways, they can easily undo the effects of the band.

  • @rubyredscarleteyes26
    @rubyredscarleteyes26 Рік тому +8

    Food addiction is real

  • @monalisasweetheart7369
    @monalisasweetheart7369 Рік тому

    Thats SO Motivational to me. I also have had a complicated relationship with food all my life. I was controlled with food by a man who also molested me in my toddler years. He would force me to eat. And I was pimped out. I was bullied by teen girls in 6th grade and harassed to the point I hid in the bathroom and threw my lunch away. When my only biological sibling died, I lost all hope and went into severe depression where I started completely starving myself! My mom had to fight with me a lot and it took her an hour or more sometimes to get me to eat my food. I would hide it and if I ate anything, I would start running or riding my bike to get rid of the weight and I would sneak diet pills too. I got down to 85 lbs wet at my lowest and my mom was already talking to my doctor about hospitalizing me and putting tubes in my throat so I will eat! I don't know what was controlling me but it didn't feel like me! It felt like a monster came out and I couldn't do anything about it and I wanted food and to eat but these voices in my head would tell me how ugly I was and how it was disgusting I even wanted food. When I did eat and binged I felt so ugly and fat and weak. I felt alone and isolated which is ironic because all I wanted to do was be alone and yet I used to be a people person but when you're around people they tell you to eat and watch you. I hated that! I also would make cookies for my family and not eat them! Even my brother started making sure I ate! I hated how my family got in my business so much but looking back, I do think they care for me to make sure I took care of myself! I remember one Sunday morning we went to this restaurant we always went to before church for breakfast and I got a donut because it's the most easy to hide! I slid it into my coat pocket and was about to run to the bathroom to flush it down the toilet being a teen you know I had to look good! And my nephew saw it in my pocket somehow and told my mom, his grandma that I hid my food in my pocket! I was so annoyed but also embarrassed! My mom made me take it out and still eat it! I did and felt so fat again! It's those moments you remember because you had to change your approach and be sneakier! I won't ever forget those days when being fat was in my 90's. I just never felt skinny enough! I always thought I looked ugly and I think in the end of the day, it IS how you perceive yourself because your friends and family will always love you in a certain way no matter what but in your own self is where that doubt and disapproval lies. It's where you feel most vulnerable and like you have to be perfect! I don't know if that will ever leave us but we are not alone! We have had such similar experiences and it's made us stronger! I understand you and I know many of us do understand this! We know but never forget your own feelings towards yourself is what really counts in the end because you're fighting that battle that exists within and I think it's the hardest battle in the world!! Much love from California in the USA!! You got this Beautiful!! 👍🥰😘🌺

  • @sarahstein4191
    @sarahstein4191 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations for this job you do for you. I am 60 years old with
    186 lbs, but if I am loosing my weight I have no money to cutting away the hanging skin and to live with the skin, I will take away all mirrors and the one thing : I don't like hospitals and doctors. You are young and beautyful. Have a wonderful life ❤

  • @ThunderKat2012
    @ThunderKat2012 Рік тому +2

    I’m happy for the people who get gastric but I fear for them because it doesn’t address food trauma and your relationship with food…if you can do it without please try…there’s a lot of great food options out there…it sucks but you have to learn to count calories…understanding the difference between good and bad calories and then also you need to know you didn’t gain it in a day so don’t be upset if you don’t lose it in a day

  • @noonmanji2086
    @noonmanji2086 9 місяців тому

    I can resonate with yr eating disorder story and the torment of being called fatty as a teenager. I discovered the gym and lost 10 kg of the excess weight. Now 24 yrs older I have put on 7kg, due to hormonal change and being older in my mid 40s.
    Again my eating disorder has come back! I’m determined to overcome this again. It’s a working progress, more good days than bad. I have started exercising again but it’s not the same when u r older. The weight doesn’t drop off as easily anymore.
    The key is what I eat. I am a comfort eater, I am trying to change my eating habits and not use food to comfort me when I am stressed.
    Well done on the weight loss, to keep it off it requires a change in eating habits and what you eat matters. Good luck. ❤️

  • @JayBeeHouRneR
    @JayBeeHouRneR Рік тому +3

    The result was great she looks very good and has a very pretty face.

  • @HelenaMikas
    @HelenaMikas Рік тому +10

    @HelenaMikas
    You look amazing and are a winner .When others stare or are rude ..ignore .They are the one#s who lack everything . Your video
    is a record of how strong a person you are .Many thanks for sharing ..Always believe in yourself 👏🏻

  • @Jeniffer61867
    @Jeniffer61867 8 місяців тому +1

    She's looking so good now

  • @lisadempsey9259
    @lisadempsey9259 Рік тому +1

    So happy for you sweetie!

  • @12brutalrounds87
    @12brutalrounds87 Рік тому +4

    Good for you young lady! ❤️💯💪🏼

  • @tiportangeles2696
    @tiportangeles2696 Рік тому +3

    Good for you, Claireabelle!

  • @xoxo9972
    @xoxo9972 Рік тому +2

    Everybody having surgery!!!

  • @linguaholandesafacilesimpl7541

    This made me very happy. God bless your life.

  • @julie7005
    @julie7005 Рік тому

    Thanks for being so honest and vulnerable with yr story & journey- SO many women/ppl deal with dysfunctional eating all around the world, primarily in 1st world countries, right...more videos like this are needed bc so many ppl believe they're suffering alone & that's simply NOT true 🙏🏻

  • @NeNe-lf1cq
    @NeNe-lf1cq Рік тому +3

    Wow what a change this girl has cojones to eat & eat & finally set her mind free. Now she can feel good about herself with that weight lost. Now she a cutie just look at her wow

  • @Glitter221
    @Glitter221 Рік тому +1

    Your so courageous and beautiful. Congratulations for your being successful and on being so strong and determined.

  • @AG-et6qp
    @AG-et6qp 4 місяці тому

    I’m proud of you girl ❤❤❤

  • @Daniel-oj5jf
    @Daniel-oj5jf Рік тому +2

    Congratulations!

  • @melindathomas21
    @melindathomas21 Рік тому +4

    A wonderful story ..

  • @koridigman510
    @koridigman510 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration

  • @personaslates
    @personaslates Рік тому +4

    Good job!

  • @deed5311
    @deed5311 Місяць тому

    It wonderful to see how well fit and healthy yoy now look.
    Congratulations!!
    Keep up your good work and enjoy your new body. 😊

  • @erictingkingco2746
    @erictingkingco2746 Рік тому

    You are such an inspiration, spread self love and positivity

  • @pleaseandthankyou855
    @pleaseandthankyou855 11 місяців тому +1

    What do you do with the extra skin left after you lose the weight?

  • @fluffgirl1000
    @fluffgirl1000 Рік тому +2

    Everybody would go on the diet if they end up looking as beautiful as you

  • @SullenGirl1984
    @SullenGirl1984 Рік тому +2

    You look like a teen now!

  • @Hummingbird25
    @Hummingbird25 Рік тому +1

    Wishing you a blessed life ❤

  • @toniaparks7726
    @toniaparks7726 Рік тому

    Girl you are beautiful 💖 you look great. Don't go back. Do low carb, do carnivore do intermittent fasting. You have options. You got this. Blessings to you!

  • @MyMan_WalkerScobell
    @MyMan_WalkerScobell Рік тому

    I had an overeating disorder when I was like 12-14, but I’ve gotten over it and now I am happier than ever.

  • @tracymuir4527
    @tracymuir4527 Рік тому

    People need to understand that discipline is what it all boils down to, deal with the trauma of why you over eat and move forward.. if you don't change your mindset and understand it's for life, it won't be permanent.

  • @Popsicleman313
    @Popsicleman313 Рік тому +2

    Good for her... If I were to make a UA-cam video... Claiming that I was going through the same thing that she was nobody would care...

  • @jasonb4254
    @jasonb4254 Рік тому

    Good for her. Self improvement is always a good thing.

  • @Doryo862
    @Doryo862 Рік тому +4

    Love love love love 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @raineedaytinyfilms
    @raineedaytinyfilms Рік тому +1

    NO PROCESSED FOODS. Meat and veg only

    • @colz5203
      @colz5203 5 місяців тому

      Cutting off processed foods changed my life, not just with weight but everything with my health.

  • @Lazaruslove
    @Lazaruslove 2 місяці тому

    Good for her !!

  • @lenniegodber7805
    @lenniegodber7805 Рік тому +4

    The power of makeup

    • @Bunny11344
      @Bunny11344 Рік тому +2

      And face tune and photoshop she looks nothing like her edited thumbnail pic

    • @sarahcarrizales9759
      @sarahcarrizales9759 Рік тому +2

      @@Bunny11344 yep, that's a dang catfish picture if I ever saw one.

    • @Bunny11344
      @Bunny11344 Рік тому +1

      @@sarahcarrizales9759 💯

  • @barbaragalletta3030
    @barbaragalletta3030 Рік тому

    U go girl. Put all that sadness behind u. U look fabulous

  • @sk8erabby
    @sk8erabby Рік тому +2

    Am I the only one who has gained weight from not eating? I love hearing these stories but they are usually about people who have eating disorders. I used to eat one to two times a day because I was never really hungry and that combined with my depression and lack of exercise caused me to gain a lot of weight. I have lost a total of 45lbs by actually eating more. Anyways just a thought.

    • @kekeunlimited
      @kekeunlimited Рік тому

      I never knew this either until I started researching defcits and I was eating way lower than I should which contributes to weight gain. That 1200 default on my fitness pal is bull. 1200 is the daily allotment for my 6 year old

    • @misfitm1457
      @misfitm1457 Рік тому

      @@kekeunlimited yep 1200 is so low, it won't help most to lose x

    • @Sam-fp8oh
      @Sam-fp8oh 5 місяців тому

      Let me say, if you eat less than you need, you wouldn’t gain weight…
      The point is, if you eating less, your metabolism is able to go down about ca. 300 calories…. If you dont move a lot and your small ect, that would mean you only have as example 1700-300 = 1400 calories …. You can achieve that with processed food easily in one meal…
      Also, if you taking medication with increase your insulin or cortisol, you WILL gain… no matter what…
      Insulin and cortisol trigger fat saving… hormons work allways in balance…
      I could highly recommend the book or the podcast about DR. Jason Fung…
      He explains it very well…

  • @daiellefisk3865
    @daiellefisk3865 Рік тому +5

    I was 230! I'm now 102! I can't keep the weight on!

    • @apara2005
      @apara2005 Рік тому +5

      Wow!!! Thats a crazy weight loss. I hope you are OK ❤️

  • @shnooklefritzer
    @shnooklefritzer Рік тому

    So happy for you. How about some vids on food you eat. That would help us too. Keep it up and enjoy yourself and life.

  • @sarahcarrizales9759
    @sarahcarrizales9759 Рік тому +1

    That thumbnail is INCREDIBLY misleading.

  • @RobertMartinez-ng1ts
    @RobertMartinez-ng1ts Рік тому +6

    I love her accent 🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️❤️

  • @bradcolby1
    @bradcolby1 Рік тому

    Sending love from the US, be proud and love life Claireabelle! 😃✌️

  • @hlengiwemasondo2858
    @hlengiwemasondo2858 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations sweetie pie, you look great