MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY & DIET TIPS: How I Lost 30lbs Without Exercising | Shallon Lester
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Can someone please give me the name of the medication? I'm also hypoglycemic and I experience the same symptoms. Thank you.
Ozempic! Watch out tho-it’s very hard to get prescribed because people can abuse it (idk how but ok) and it’s like $1600 a month 😳 HOWEVER! Sign up for the savings card online (you basically sell your info to big pharma but whatever it’s worth it in this case) and it drops the price to $24! 🙀
@@MsPursenality I take this because its hard for me to lose weight since I'm on beta-blockers, and its worked for me
You can do the same thing with intermittent fasting - you don't need a drug to do it. (We don't have this kind of stuff in Europe lol)
@@emilyowen2555 trust me when I say..
Ozempic was heaven sent! It makes your life so much less complicated. Even intermittent fast is more achievable with longer periods of time before you even start thinking about your first meal. Whatever works for you. Feeling/being fat doesn’t feel good and for ppl with an autoimmune disease it makes it that much harder to lose the weight. I tried everything! Ozempic has definitely been a real game changer for me and so many others
Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including:
Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Ozempic® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people.
"I feel better skinny" THANK YOU!!! Not all of us are comfortable with our bodies when we are bigger, nor do we all get curves in good areas. Let every "body" be the size and weight where they feel the most confident. What was done to Adele was insane. No one could celebrate her happiness and confidence with her weight loss like they could when she was heavier. There is not one perfect body size, shape, or color.
And not everyone has a build that suits the "well filled out" look. Some people don't carry any extra weight well and feel and look better skinny (within reason of course).
I agree with you a 💯
@@annewilkinson9611 Yup. I was thin (5’8 120-125 lbs) entire life without much effort but started gaining in my 30’s. I was excited to actually get some curves but unfortunately for me I gain weight in my face and stomach, while having narrow hips. Extra weight looks terrible on me. Thankfully I quickly lost the weight.
@@veronicao4643 I was exactly the same. Was around 105-115lb at 5'8 my whole life while eating anything the fuck I wanted and HATED it (well, actually I loved my body I just hated all the anorexia accusations and eat-a-sandwich comments). When I finally started gaining at around 35 I ended up over gaining to around 175 because nobody mentioned anything to me (they had mentioned it if I lost so much as a few grams before) so I assumed the weight looked fantastic. I was actually shocked that photos of me showed a dumpy, bloated faced, obviously overweight person. Like you the weight all goes to my face/stomach/waist.
I absolutely do not get curves, either! I just get boxy and lumpy
When you said “ sometimes it’s less work to go after your dreams then to constantly run away from it” gave me chills and really inspired me. You have a lot of wisdom and when I need some advice I always watch your videos!!
So true
NOTHING about this video was toxic! This is exactly what I needed to hear to continue because HEALTH OVER EVERYTHING👏👏👏
Exactly, what other think or stupid movements like body positivity should not matter at all, health is the priority.
Exactly 🎯
"I'm happy when i'm thin."
YAAAAASSSS! You called it! I mean, losing weight does not solve my problems but it certainly helps my self-esteem making me manage my problems better. Thank you!!!
Shallon you are headed straight for your own talk show with this posting consistency! You don't miss a beat!
Omg Shallon I can 100% relate to buying into the body positivity movement it actually made me gain 10 pounds because I started to buy into it not caring what I ate and barely exercising . Deep down I felt depressed for gaining so much weight in a year. Now I’m back in the gym and working on eating well and I’m finally starting to feel happy & healthy again!
You go girl!
@Chrissy 123 That was before it became toxic...
I’m 54 years old and I’ve never heard ANYONE tell my story the way you just told my story. Thank you for this!
Me too!
I can’t imagine living in a body that I don’t exercise. I’m not a gym rat, but the way exercise makes your body feel is a whole different Universe. I hated the thought of working out. I hated it for years, but the best thing I’ve done so far in my life was to gradually welcome workouts in my routine. I’m on and off, sometimes for months, but the body remembers and each movement pays off in the long run. I completely agree that when it comes to weight loss, calorie deficit is the thing, but the sculpting comes from somewhere else.
I think it’s different for everyone. Exercise has always personally made me so tired and sluggish! Ive never gotten a “high” or “rush” from any workout and there have been wide awake going to the gym and I’ll do an hour of light weight lifting and I will doze off on the 5 minute drive home because I can barely keep my eyes open. I’ve tired every single exercise ad workout know to man and every single one has done this. But I also have insanely low cortisol, iron, and red blood cell count every time I get blood drawn. And my sugar is always around 50, even if I eat a whole package of cookies sucked down with a mocha frappe! And if I have sugar, I will immediately fall asleep. My mom and grandma are the same way though. My doctor said he thinks we are just an Anomaly. So I really really watch what I eat since I don’t get much exercise.
@@ashleymiles2350 you're absolutely right that everyone is different and I'm sorry to hear what you've been going through! Out of curiosity, I just want to ask if you've tried low impact aerobic exercise in a heated pool? Or just swimming in general? Not full out, punishing your body type of swimming, but just gentle exercises in a heated pool. I'd love to hear your thoughts on that.
Yes I’ve tried swimming! And same thing unfortunately. I’ll wake up after 9 hours of sleep, go do 5-7 laps and come home and hit the bed and be out for another 7-8 hours. Every time. It sucks. And also, sorry for the excessive amount of typos in my original post. I wrote it after a 14 hour shift :(
@@ashleymiles2350 it really sounds as if you suffer from CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Have you ever gone for proper blood tests and scans in order for specialists to figure out what your condition is? I have Fibromyalgia and my symptoms are very similar to that of CFS. I understand the kind of fatigue that you're talking about and exercise doesn't give me more energy or make me less tired, but it DOES relieve the chronic pain and it helps immensely for my mental health.
I hate working out but love it as well too. It really does give you a high.
“I’m talking about MY body, NOT yours! If I did a house tour, and you didn’t like the decor, would you take that personally? It’s not about you ! “ 💯🙌preach sista
I love how courageous you are Shallon to tackle this topic so open and honesty {to the world}. What a fantastic achievement - to be at a place where you have prioritised health and are finally happy with your body - you should be so proud! 👏🏻🙌🏻💪🏻🌷💕
🥺 thank you so much!
The whole problem of body positivity is that a huuuge number of people misunderstand it. To be positive about your body is to love it and take care of it. Obesity has nothing to do with it
That’s how it started for sure but not where it’s ended up. As with every movement these days, the worst people in them have hijacked it and turn it is something grotesque. The weakest people are the loudest.
The body positivity movement was supposed to be for disabilities people have no control over. God knows what happened
@@taytayqueen7024 As a therapist, I prefer to understand it this way: intentional changes in my body come from self-love and self-respect, not because I hate myself and losing weight is my only chance to fit into society. The key is to accept what cannot be changed and be honest with yourself about what can be changed
Awesome speech! My doctor tells me this all the time: "Be the healthy version of yourself and stop thinking about the number. If you're healthy, that's what matters." Love it.
Can you be fat / heavy and healthy?
@@miriamchalmovianska863 Well yes. I have thyroid problems because of chemotherapy, but my cholesterol numbers and my sugar are normal. One of my doctors told me that my blood tests were better than his.
@@miriamchalmovianska863 muscle weights more than fat so going by pounds doesn't always equal how healthy you are. That's why gyms usually measure body fat % instead of going by body weight.
As a person who used to be a size 16 and is now floats between a size 0 and desires to I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said. I never felt fully confident no matter how amazing my outfit was when I was plus size. And I felt like I couldn’t be present in the moment because I was constantly adjusting my outfit or having my circulation cut off by my Shapeware. I hated having rips in the size of my jeans where my inner thighs and rub together. In person I am so much happier and it really gets on my nerves when people tell me I looked fine before. But was I healthy? No. Thank you so much for making this I think that this Is the peptalk we all need. You’re like that big sister who tells you how the world actually is instead of this sugarcoat it anesthetize Version Of toxic body positiviy
Already watching and I feel the same. I also hate being fat with no curves where I wanted them to be. That is why I joined the gym and After 4 months of lifting i see great results and I feel so strong. I actually gained weight, but I look so much better due to the muscle growth. Booty got bigger and my stomach and arms got leaner. ❤️❤️ through hard work and consistency we can reach our goals ✨💕
Same for me!! Get it girl! 🙏 Feels so good to be healthy!
Kudos!!!
Lifting dumbbells for a month now. They are just 5lbs,though. Im not increasing yet because i strained my right shoulder but i still lift them dumbbells. As i've mentioned earlier been lifting for a month now and i feel awesome! I am hoping to lose 'em arm flabs. We got this!
I hate weight. I am 5’5 just like her and my built is petite, so a lot of kilos on me are so wrong, i literally can’t walk. And i don’t want to learn to love my body with even more kg, no matter how would i look, i want my pre-covid weight. Period.
I relate as an apple shape!
Zzzźzzzhhhhh
Thank you for not censoring yourself for “trigger” warnings. So over hearing that word. Love the honesty. I relate
As someone who is on a very long weight loss journey and so far has lost about 64 lb the second you said this isn't going to be body positivity I lit up like a Christmas tree. We need honesty and thank you Shallon Lester for reinforcing my healthier habits
It's so rare to find people who actually speak their mind
I’m 5’4 and I lost over 50 pounds on a calorie deficit. The greatest choice I’ve ever made. I’m currently 120 lbs and my goal weight is 110 lbs.
You must starve
Same I'm 5'4 and I lost over 150 lbs fighting and clawing my way to 110.
You go girl! Almost there that’s awesome
@@junipers-rings Oh my gosh, I’m 5’4 and my goal weight is 117 I’m currently 165. Did you workout daily? How many calories did you eat per day?
@@shanayashanaya08 make sure you lose weight slowly that way you able keep weight off. I took my time really well and have kept off the weight ever since.
this was honestly the kick up the ass i needed. idk about anyone else, but i start becoming really obsessed with plastic surgery when i am upset with my weight. i want a nose job, and lip fillers, and cat eye lift and every stupid thing you can think of, rather than facing the fact: you are not happy FAT. thank you, shallon
I am so here for a toxic pep talk! I need to lose 50lbs, and the struggle is real!
This video was sooooooo needed in the YT world. Thank you for changing the game from your very first day on here. Sending you lots of love queen!!!
Losing 30 pounds and getting healthier IS positive. Congratulations to you Shallon. I recall you were having some health issues so I know this is a big deal to your health.
This made my day! So bloody refreshing to be freed from political correctness, even if it's just for an hour. Get iiiiit, Shallon 🔥🔥
Yesss!!!
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💯 I am gradually getting tired of people, who feel offended by every small shit. It looks like you can say almost nothing these days without offending somebody.
Nothing better than the truth.
I agree with her as well. Working out and changing my appearance improved my confidence by a significant amount. It also opened up so many opportunities for me and widened my dating pool.
I'm sorry but buying into unrealistic beauty standards did more good than harm for me personally, sorry 🤷
I haven’t related to a video so much in my present time than this one! I have a very similar body type to you, and after I got married..I smacked on 30lbs and I’m 5’5. I knew I was unhappy being overweight, but everyone around me (including my husband) told me I wasn’t fat. But then when I found out I was tipping into being obese.. that was it. I’ve so far lost that 30lbs and my goal weight is 120lb, and I’m 129 now so I got only 9lbs to go and it’s exciting!
When I was at my heaviest (160), it was affecting not only my mental health, but my intimacy with my husband because I hated how I looked naked.
But I totally agree with the whole body positivity movement. There shouldn’t be shame in hating being overweight, or be labeled as fat phobic. It’s actually scary how much the mainstream pushes people to accept being overweight.
The intimacy thing is a big one for sure, when you’re overweight. Been there several times. It’s really sad to not even be able to be naked in front of someone who you know loves you for your soul. There’s nothing “positive” about that.
161lb was my weight immediately postpartum and I'm 5'5" so I know EXACTLY how you felt. My husband also didn't care what weight I was, and still wanted to do "it" but HELLO I'M NOT ENJOYING IT IF I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE IN MY OWN SKIN. He did not get it.
I've been trying to lose the weight the last 1.5 month and have lost ~5lbs so hoping it continues, even if the weight is coming off slow af.
Right there with you.. We are the same height and approximately the same weight. I also felt intimacy with my husband suffered because I just didn't feel sexy. Didn't matter how many times he told me I was perfect, I didn't feel that way. Confidence is a huge part of life and when it suffers it impacts so many areas we never would have thought it would.
@@TheElleification my weight loss has been very very slow as well. I’m lucky if I lose a 1lb in a week. It’s gotten slower the more weight I’ve lost too.. but I’m sticking with it. Seeing the progress helps a lot.. good motivator. You’ll get there - also, bonus..I heard the slower the weight comes off, the more likely it is to stick (vs loosing a bunch of weight quickly with fasting or some crazy starvation diet where it’s easier to gain it all back quickly).
@@missalys4526 totally agree
I have been on Ozempic for a few months and I’ve lost 35lbs! Happiest I’ve been in a very long time. I say do whatever TF you need to do! I’m not happy fat either. Hate feeling tired and fatigued all the damn time.
This makes me want to try it but my a1c is actually going down since I stopped taking Zoloft so I bet my doctor won’t do it. :/
@@courtneyunplugged med student here! you can also be prescribed ozempic if you are overweight/obese AND have a weight related condition (high blood pressure, high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes) so double check with your doctor :))
At the end when Shall teared up, I did too because tbh.. she's really helped me change my life. I'm so glad I found this channel! Bless you Shallon, you are the goat!
This is like the longest disclaimer she ever did 🙊
Shallon, i am very happy for you that you feel comfortable in your body again! You look incredible ❤
I love that you are never afraid to share your opinion. Also I needed this video to finally hit the gym
I love the authenticity with which Shallon has addressed this topic!! Love, love love it ❤❤
“I feel better skinny” So real, so unfiltered yessss finallyyyy
I felt this way in 2021!! I am currently 21 lbs down and I feel amazing! Thank you for keeping it real!
Been struggling with my weight for 9 years. I love this video.I’ve been walking so much. Everyday and just doing my best. But I HATE being over weight.
I cannot believe how similar our weight loss journey has been. The day I realized my BMI was close to overweight i decided to break the cycle.
You’re absolutely right about accepting that we feel better in certain forms and not giving into toxic body positivity. This pov reminds me a lot of my mom. She’s been diabetic since before birthing me and she’s worked hard all her life to feel good and take care of herself, and she feels the best at a certain size and she shamelessly embodies/accepts that because there should be no shame in it. Anyways, thanks for always being so honest and authentic. Even if we may not all agree with you every single time, it’s refreshing that you’re unapologetically you and not saying things in a performative way for the sake of not getting attacked/cancelled. You’re awesome!
I agree with your mom. Finding your healthy weight is about being healthy, which includes nutrition and exercise. It IS a lifestyle. And it involves choices every day. Way to get healthy, Shallon!
Shallon we are so happy for you! Thank you for sharing your story and giving us THE talk!
This video hit so close to home! A few years ago I lost over 100lbs and I will never forget how much that weight impacted my life. Also the thought on food addiction is so true! It’s one of the craziest things to live with. Congrats on gone weightloss you look great
You are so damn REAL!! I can only love you for that. I'm so tired of watching all those UA-camrs trying to convince you that it WAS the yogurt and almond milk!! At the same time , you made me cry. Your words about wanting us to be around for a long time and overall being HAPPY. I keep saying it to myself and I've failed every time. But you , YOU are so encouraging. Don't ever change. We love you .
The underwear sizing thing… so right. It’s the same with so many brands too. The advertising images are so removed from their actual product.
Such a relatable video- one of your best ones yet. Thank you Shallon!!!! This is more than celebrity gossip, this is your bread & butter (lol) which is life changing and REAL advice.
i love how real you are- it is rare these days.
Literally on the treadmill while watching this lol I’ve needed to hear this.
Thankyou shallon and also congratulations!
You look amazing!
The way she speaks made me listen to the entire video which is remarkable.
I feel so sad for her that she has to worry about everything she says bc there’s losers that’s analyze and get offended over it!! We’re all responsible for our own decisions. Shallon is talking about HER EXPERIENCE. All you’re doing is LISTENING! There is no one choking you making you to do as she does! Oh lord ppl these days are just so whacked on medications and drugs , I seriously feel like that’s the issue with the human race.
whats the excuse for the sober d bags
I feel better skinny also. I lost over 30 lbs with WW. Best choice ever. I didn’t work out but I changed my portion sizes and took accountability. I’m working on losing another 10 to reach my goal weight. You look amazing!
Im at minute 30 and i love how your body reacts to you spitting out the facts. Its blushing, the blood goes faster, it just reacts to your mind. You are an absolute authenticity queen.
This is the real uncut stuff I love. Very raw real talk, no sugarcoating. I'm 23 and in my teen years my weight was *heavily fluctuating* because I was depressed and not taking care of me, either eating wrong or simply too much or not enough. Only in the last *3 to 5 years* I REALLY learned to listen to my body & get it in tune, as well as what works for *ME* . I've never had major weight issues since then. I'm skinny, my weight is stable and I know what diets and exercises work for my body and make me look and FEEL good. Girls, PLEASE, listen to your body *(and doctor ofc!)* and trust yourself and your gut if you feel that something is off or wrong, your gut never lies to you.
Thank you for this video. This is the sign I needed to continue my weight loss journey. I have lost 4 pounds already in this month alone. I made the radical change of eating greens and chicken. It has made a huge difference.
Can't wait for the update vid... I was just trolled on social because there was a new article out that the average woman is now a size 16/18 and not a 14.... I said I thought it was sad that the emphasis was on body positivity and not health.... ugh. So many triggered women... but come on.... size 18 is not healthy and it shouldn't be glorified. I've been there and it's not fun.
It's less work to just go after your dream, than to constantly run away from it !!! THIS 💯💥🔥💥
YES! “Health Positivity First” 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
Shallon, this is the BEST video you've ever posted. This topic is one of the most difficult topics to discuss unapologetically and I have so much respect for the way you addressed it. No one, on a public forum, talks about this without a bit of sugar-coating. If I didn't believe it before, I definitely do now - you genuinely care about your audience. You wouldn't have shared your weight loss journey in the way you did if you didn't. Thank you for the truth bombs! I'm sure it was nerve-wracking to record and even more so to post to the internet! There's a take away in here for everyone, no matter the person's size or habits. Love this. Thank you!
I don’t know how anyone can’t like you Shallon! I’ve been following you since I was pretty young in age and honestly I enjoy your content and personality so much!!! You seem like the friend everyone needs, the perfect balance of humble and sweet with honesty and tough love!
You look amazing. Keto diet and intermittent fasting did it for me. I am your height and lost 16 pounds in 3 months. I don't plan to go back to carbs. I don't crave them anymore. I feel healthy, sexy and free.
What is her height?
I needed this message today. I am NOT happy at a heavier weight, no matter that people still tell me I'm pretty or what the people around me look like weight wise. I know I am happier and feel more like "me" at a lower weight. Your message has encouraged me to lean into my health plan and not get distracted by opposing (though well meaning I hope) messages from friends and family. Thank you!
Thanks for this video, just what I needed. I'm 280lbs approx (maybe less now) and have a library way to go. This video meant everything to me. You have no idea how much I needed this. Wishing you all the happiness. You're amazing
Love that you’re honest! That’s why I love you!
Yep. As a 33 year old skinny women who is skinny my whole life, this is how we do it. Eat healthy as much as possible, when you eat junk food control yourself. And stay active! My metabolism is not better then yours I just listen to my body not my cravings.
Shallon, you look amazing.. I had my second son. I’m 5’0” I’m almost 160. I’ve let it all go. Thank you for this video.
I never watch hour long UA-cam videos. But I listened to every word here. I love how candid you are. Thank you for sharing your experience and not sugar coating anything. I would be SOOO interested in watching another video like this one. I actually searched your profile for a weightloss playlist cause I wanted to keep watching you talk about this topic. Thanks for sharing your side of things!
I’m living for how honest and real this video is. You said EVERYTHING I think in my head OUT LOUD.
the sobriety segment is amazing it could be in a AA meeting. proud of you shallon, you’re doing great 🤍
First of all...you're glowing in this video! Truly amazing. I just started watching it and you're right! I'm currently 122 pounds( 5ft2) and for some people that's amazing but for me i'm still seeing way too much fat and i don't feel at my best.
I appreciate the honesty.
This is exactly how I feel. Truth is the body positivity movement that pushes unhealthy weight is a problem.
Let’s be honest bmi is there for a reason. It literally dictates where your vital organs can function properly.
Thank you for your raw honesty🙏🏽. Im happy that you’re happy
Ugh I just love you so much💗 it’s nice to listen to someone who’s blunt and real. Instead of people speaking from fear and ego if you know what I mean
This was so great Shallon. Congrats on improving your health and well being. 👏🏼 Can I just say how much I love your mom? Every time you report what she says, I’m like, “Yes!!!” 🙌🏼
You knew there was a change in you but I couldn’t put my finger on it. You look amazing Shallon
@@dallypurcy3113 Isn’t That nice of you to say
Yes! I love this video! I have a small thin frame with “extra layers” after 40 I was like I don’t like being “thick” I love a long lean body!! It looks the best on me! So I have been working at it ever since. It has definitely been easier to work for what I want than to dismiss it and feel like shit! 💕💕🙌🏽🙌🏽 And guess what ladies?? Lifting weights produces collagen! But I focused on my diet first for like 8 months before even starting to workout. This was the best for me!
Just started Oz yesterday after a year long fight with my insurance company despite having diagnostics showing i was edging towards full blown diabetes. Your experience with Oz made me fight harder for it. Historically i have bedn athletic and under 120. Since going thru The Change, i have watched my health and body deteriorate horribly. Looking forward to resetting my metabolic disorder. Thank you @Shallon for saying all the things i am thinking
I loved that! I've always struggled with my weight and even recently my health feels like it's declining: digestive distress, joint pain, skin problems, etc. I'd love to see more videos on this topic. I've always tried to love myself where I was at and be confident in my body, even wearing what I want to wear and not apologizing for it. But I was ignoring my body screaming for a change and I'm finally, years later, taking it seriously. It's encouraging to see you've been on a similar journey. I lost 30 lbs in high school so I wasn't "that chubby girl" and I KNOW I can do it again. Thank you, Shallon! You're like the virtual BFF that just gives it to you straight. Love you 💜
1 hour of Shallon is THE dream!! ❤🎉
I’ve been watching your channel and admiring you through most of my years at uni and have always appreciated your outlook and honesty. I’ve struggled with being overweight on and off since my father passed away a few years ago and honestly, this is one of the best weight loss/health advice videos I’ve seen to date. Agree with you on the body positivity stuff/food as my drug stuff too. This was super helpful. Keep killing it Shallon, thank you for all that you do ❤️❤️
I’m so proud of you Shallon 😍 I have to lose a lot of weight too. I hate being this way, I can blame the stress but I ate away my feelings too. So this has given me the kickstart I needed. Thanks for keeping it 💯👑
I went to an endocrinologist and I’m so happy I did. I’ve lost 35 pounds and I feel better. I’m not cravings bad foods anymore. I can’t handle sugar.
I was about to cry if this video wasn't up because I just got off work and I needed my Shallon bad b*tch energy, but now I see it's an hour long and I'm SO EXCITED TO STRAP IN! Love you, girl~
This is why I love Shallon. I really hope there's more youtubers from my generation we are more real. Younger youtubers are too concern about trying to protect every little snowflakes' heart it's getting annoying and pretentious. By the way, I HATE being fat too! and I hate when people told me to just embrace my body, being fat is uncomfortable, it doesn't look good it just made other people look good standing next to me.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It really resonated with me. I tried literally every single diet my whole high school life, I was not thin enough to be anorexic but I know I had some issues, I was blumic for a while, then I learnt I had PCOS and blood sugar problems. I knew I had to eat healthy but my relationship with food was so fucked up, nothing would work anymore. It was at the time that I moved to italy and I decided to completely let go of any sort of diet. Initially I started gaining weight, then I dieted again which made thing even worse. After 3 years of being in my heighest weight, I moved back home during the pandemic.
In that time, I focused on my self healing. I started watching your channel, working out everyday, not because I had to but because it felt right. I was eating organic, healthy food. And the biggest difference was I was intuitively and mindfully eating. I healed myself, I broke out of my food addiction. I was no longer emotional or binge eating. I felt like myself again just like you said.
Im still on a journey, i know this journey will never end. I was anticipating this video and you gave me a great motivation to start to take this healthy living style even more seriously. My goal is to eat healthily and exercise every other day for a great hot girl summer! And I wouldnt mind sheding those last few pounds either! 😅 here’s to LOVING & RESPECTING ourselves enough to threat it the way it deserves to be treated. Only you know the remedy for your body. Listen to it. Listen to your intuition and enjoy the ride! ❤️
To me, body positivity is, and should be, that no matter what weight you are, you are still you and still valuable. There may be times when you have to put your family, your education, your money, whatever, over looking the way you wish you looked. And you're not worth less during those times. But there's nothing wrong with wanting to look a certain way, unless (in my opinion) it consumes you and disables you in those other categories.
Yes!!!! I’m so glad I found your channel today. I’m so tired of feeling like crap. I love your no nonsense “un woke” way. I am refreshed by your straight talk. Thank you
Honestly relate so much to this. I avoided sugar as well because it made me feel like shit. I saw other people eat a box of donuts staying skinny and I would eat a bit of boiled rice with my meal and gain 6lbs in a day. Turned out I had insulin resistance too.
Yes! It’s such a sneaky thing we’re not even aware of but it makes a HUGE difference
Thank you for having this honest conversation and validating that MY feelings about MY desire to change MY body are okay. 💗
I actually just got my full blood work done a couple days ago at medical spa for the same reason.
I was getting my Botox lip flip (*cue the haters judging😂) and wanted to find out why it’s SO hard for me to drop weight over the years.
I’m going tomorrow for the bloodwork results, and to see what medical diet options would work best for my body.
Glad someone is finally being honest that body positivity doesn’t mean
shutting up and accepting your weight if you aren’t happy and want to change it👏
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I'm happy for you that you feel so much better. Everyone is on their own journey with their body and it's no one business what you've done with yours but it's still very interesting to learn about your journey.
As an alternative to an intense diet or drugs if anyone can’t do that, I’ve lost 50lb slowly over the pandemic just by cutting calories and exercising just enough to get into a slight calorie deficit and it really added up. I also started doing exercises as a hobby rather than a weight loss thing. For full context, I gained all that weight when my endometriosis was at its most severe and I was stuck in bed so obviously getting out of bed and getting back to normal probably contributed to a lot of that weight loss. But honestly this weight loss has been ridiculously easy and I’m glad I chose to do it slowly. Big respect to anyone that has the self control to do a strict weight loss diet but that just doesn’t play to my strengths. I personally have much more patience than self control so I think that’s why this worked so well for me.
Quick changes are almost never sustained long-term ;)
You go girl, overcoming endometriosis is no mean feet! x
How tall are you and how many calories did you eat per day?
Completely agree with you, I've lost 30lbs over the past year and I feel so much better. I've done so many fad diets/extreme exercise regime and its just not sustainable for me. Lifestyle change is where it's at 👍
@@shanayashanaya08 I didn’t really count calories so I can’t say, I’m 5”3. I did count the calories for the main meals that I eat and they were usually around the 300-400 mark and naturally low in calories because I eat 95% plant based. My diet is lots of bean chillis, veggie curries and lentil Bolognese as my main meals I eat but I also like to eat junk food when I’m with my friends and don’t really restrict anything. I just choose healthy meals as the default foods on normal days if that makes sense.
@@813amanda yeah that’s exactly me. I can’t do anything like that for more than a month, it’s way easier to just find a few healthy recipes you like and try and make them a few times a week, and find a exercise type you find fun that your likely to stick to. I must have lost this weight at a rate of 1/4 to 1/2 a week but I’ve been keeping it off easily and am still doing my exercises and eating my healthy recipes even after 2 1/2 years and I don’t see me ever going back because this is just my life now and I enjoy it
Went through the exact same thought process right before I turned 18, was slightly chubby since I was a child and have always been very into esthetics and beauty, and really dreamed of looking like the chicks on mtv. So when I was about to be 18 I decided that it was entirely possible for me and something I wanted to do for myself. People were trying to discourage me and call me crazy and silly for putting in effort bc I was conventionally very attractive already and nowhere near needing to lose weight, my standards were extremely high and I wanted to live them myself so I stuck to it and payed no mind to anyone, knowing they could never know better than me about my own body and my happiness. A year later I was at my dream weight and have revealed stunning body proportions I wasn't even aware I was blessed with before. To say I stood out then is an understatement, nobody questioned me again and now, some 10 years later, the difference in looks and youthfulness between me and most of my generation is almost jarring. Getting in the shape i wanted was likely the first thing I ever fully did for myself, that was a significant undertaking, and I want to tell everyone: do it as soon as possible, get yourself where you want to be and do it as young as possible. It was the best possible decision personally, socially, romantically, medically, even professionally and financially. Being hot shit is the shit, looking (and feeling) better at 30 than you did in high school is the shit, yoga is the shit! Yes, there is so much more to you than that, but your body is so extremely important for your experience of life it isn't shallow or vain at all to prioritize it highly.
IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THIS TOO!!!! Thankyou for this!!!! I relate SO MUCH!!!!
All I can say is thank you Shallon. Thank you for awakening me to how I actually fucking feel but haven't been able to admit it to myself. I needed this!
I loved this video, when you did the quarantine glow up you introduced me to intermittent fasting and before that I could not for love nor money lose anything even when I was going to the gym most days and now I have lost 24 pounds I'm still not skinny by any means but that video helped me so much and its the same with this one! The only thing I would say is you BMI shouldn't be at the top of your list for things to help you lose weight as when I was in a college course for Public Services my teacher said he was classed as obese according to his BMI even though he was and is super fit. The BMI system is really flawed, but other than that thank you for sharing your experience! 💕
I'm so happy to see you happy! You look STUNNING absolutely glowing
I'm happy to see Shallon happy and can relate to literally everything in this video. I like my body lean and my self confidence takes a dive when I gain. And it's high time some competitor came and took Victoria Secret out. There are cuter, more flattering undergarments at Marshalls these days and without wonky sizing.
It is SO refreshing to hear someone speak honestly about this body positivity movement. Thanks for being real. You're a smart one.
I was diagnosed with pcos Insulin resistance after years of symptoms similar to yours and had a feeling you used ozempic!! I used it too and went from 148 to 135 and I’m 5’2”. I now use the pill form and a much lower dose, I have kept the weight off for 3 years. I’m super active and exercise/strength train about 6x a week, but I know I’d be ok even if I didn’t. Way to go girl, do what you gotta do to feel good and happy.
Gosh I really enjoy your style and attitude. I haven't enjoyed a UA-camr as much in a long time! Thank you for just being HONEST!
This hair looks so good on you!!
I truly believe in intuitive eating, which is what you are describing at the end of the video. Allowing yourself to have treats, and 'bad' foods in moderation is so freeing after a lifetime of restrictive eating. In fact, I find restriction actually leads to food obsession/bingeing behaviours. What you said about exercise also resonates...it's very much about intention and setting the mood for the day. I would exercise even if I didn't lose a pound just for the stress relief. Any body changes that result are just the gravy, no pun intended. Good for you Shallon! I think you always look beautiful, but it's how you feel that counts and no amount of toxic positivity to be unhealthy is worth your health or happiness :)
Thank you!! I look my best thin, and I also feel the best thin. I have more energy, I have less to no brain fog compared to when I am heavy. I am tall so I appear lean all the time but I feel my best at 135-145lbs. When I moved I got up to 165lbs and I never felt worse. After losing that weight I felt like myself again. Now I’m back up to 150lbs due to gaining muscle for a bodybuilding competition and I am working to get back down when I am my happiest and hottest
Shallon you legend, thank you for being real and not waffling shit like everybody else. So refreshing it's unbelievable. And thanks for being open and honest about not being vaccinated. Never will I take it. From Liverpool UK please if you visit let show you around xx
I love the honesty, directness and lifestyle insights in this video. Body positivity should firstly be about understanding and reconnecting with your body, and then about being ok with whatever that healthy body looks like. And yes, that might also mean you have to go and put in the effort, not just relax and lie to yourself it's all great..
On the treadmill at the gym listening to this! Thank you for being so transparent 💖✨