You said some pretty important things here, thank you so much Allanda 🙏, and you're so right. Living the life - I also wish I can accomplish it one more time. I'm in my autumn years, I've lost my husband 2 years ago, which is still very hard for me. Married for 40 years. I admire your strength to bring up 6 children, this is amazing 🤗👏 I only have one son, he has Psoriatic Arthritis since 2017, taking a Biological - I'm basically worried every second that another rebound comes along, but if he can push through it, I must do it too. Living the life, yeah, I will try! Thx so much - and you're great 😍🫂
Hi Allanda! I have been on Zepbound for 44 weeks. Spent 20 weeks on 2.5mg and am currently on 5mg. I weigh in this morning at 178. Starting weigh 247 on Feb. 26 2024. I love watching you. I am 68 years old female. Some people ask if it is really safe for someone my age to be doing Zepbound . My age. WT ham sandwich are they talking about. I feel good and look good. I am aging graciously. I love me and always have. I have been on every diet and have lost weight but Zepbound is the best way ever. Life changing for certain.
Wow! What a wonderful video.. such an important reminder to Live Fully! I’m so happy you are reconnecting with friends! It’s something I’ve needed to do as well, and my girlfriends sustain me so much! Thank you for sharing.. you are helping more people than you could imagine! Sending you lots of love and best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year! Your children are so lucky to have you ❤🌷
Great video. I love when you said we are not losing weight just to look good in the casket. I definitely have abandon a lot of my friendships and just got use to doing things solo. So I’m definitely going to start reaching out more to friends and family and just become more present in people I love life. Thanks for sharing….
Hey girlie… I’ve been following you from day one of this journey… And I never knew all the details about your children… Thank you for sharing and being so open. It was very encouraging because a couple years ago. I started the process for foster care shortly after having my second child. And one of my customers told me to wait until my son was a little bit older… Now he’s older and I’ve been thinking more and more about doing foster care… And God put on my heart because my son does have autism too look into foster care with kids That have special needs under the age of seven. So thank you for opening up.
Hey! Thank you for sharing your story! I would have to agree. Timing is everything! It is amazing how the universe draws people to foster. Definitely look into it! It is not for the faint of heart, but it can be so rewarding for all parties involved!
This is my favorite video you have posted. I feel like I have been able to understand your perspective and reasons for your decision to better yourself, for yourself. Glad you are taking some time for your own personal growth as a friend, a mother and all that you can be. I loved hearing about your 6 children and how that came to be. I applaud you and your generous heart to give all 6 children a chance in this life. So, thanks for sharing your story with us. The GLP-1 community is a better place with you in it. Happy New Year 🎉to you , and may you continue to have great health in this year ahead.
@@debbieroseberry8239 Hey Debbie! I value your time, thoughts and support! It is my honor to share the journey (ups and downs) and the goals for 2025. Sometimes seeing one person conquer challenges is all that we need to see to determine that we too can conquer our challenges! Again, I thank you for sharing!
Allanda, you are a beautiful person. It shows through. So glad you are losing weight because the world would not have gotten an opportunity to see the real you underneath all that weight that hid you from us. I wish you peace.
OMG! I thought I was the only one who was feeling like my medication box was taking up room or in the way in the fridge. Not to mention these kids who are home from colloge stay in the fridge and I feel my medication is being compromised!😂😂
I always say I'm living now instead of just existing. What a lot! You rescued many and now it's Allanda's TURN!!! Great video and thank you for sharing!
This is why we love you Allanda, your are so transparent and share your life with us and youve overcome so much! Its YOUR time, exciting to be apart of your community!
Oh Allanda, I've watched so many of your videos i feel like we're friends now. 😊 May the Lord have so many blessings coming your, and may your joyful spirit ring abundant. 🌟 When I got divorced just after I turned 39, I made a list of 40 things I wanted to do before I turned 40. I called it my 40 before 40. Anyway, this list helped me reconnect with myself after marriage, fertility, and adoption with a toddler at home. The 40 things didn't have to be big or expensive, just things I missed doing or lost about myself in the process. I'm telling you this because maybe you can make a "25 in 25"... Just being more intentional and doing things to be you joy, just like wearing perfume, doing your toes or reconnecting with friends. I'm turning 50 this year, so maybe I'll come up with a "50 before 50" list 🤔, 25 in 25 sounds more doable 🤣
Hey! I know that feeling! 🤗 Friendships blossom 🌸 in many ways in this journey! I love the idea of a 25 list!!! I am going to do that! Thank you for sharing the idea! I love it!!!!🥰
I have missed your daily vlog so I’ve been anticipating your weekly update. Like you I feel I’ve cut off my friendships and isolated. Some was due to my busy work schedule but having friends that I can hang out with is important. Family is good but friendships are important as well.
Exactly! I must have told her 5 times that I missed seeing her. Text messages and Facebook updates just don’t cut it for me anymore! I am putting my toes back into the water. 😉 We got this!
Thank you for this video. I have put friends on pause so long taking care on my dad through his illness my mom through leukemia. My three children and now raising 4 grandchildren. It’s time for me to start getting back to me. It’s pass time for me to get back to doing things for myself.
@@LadyEMD55 Hey! I am sorry to hear about your experience and what occurred for your friendship pause. I took care of my mom. I know the feeling.Yeap! It’s time to get back to rekindle friendships and memories! We deserve our time!
Allanda you are life and living your best life. You are loving. Now you are giving love to yourself like you have given to all your babies. You now have more patience with yourself and grace. You are awesome.
Hello sweet friend❤❤ I missed you even though I do catch the lives once in a while, and I was here for your daily Vlogs❤❤ remember how I was talking about Christmas Eve/Christmas how I ate what I wanted and the scale that I weighed 4and a half pounds more on December 27😂😂 and I knew that was going to happen😊 so fast-forward today, January 3rd a week after for my weigh in ; and mind you I am not counting calories anymore. Back down to 104.6 that’s 4.2 of the imaginary Christmas weight just doing what I’m doing back on it living life. I know how to do this, my mindful eating, but I know one thing I can’t overindulge like that, that’s just not me anymore.❤❤ God bless🙏 and it’s so good seeing you❤❤❤❤Love and hugs me and Otis🐶, Massachusetts.
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts Ah! You do have this! You knew exactly what and how to get your body back in line! Very impressive and encouraging!!! You set a plan, action and completion! Love it! How are you doing with the weather?
Good morning I don’t know why my replies are getting deleted. But anyways, it was freezing out the last four days I had asked for a walking pad for Christmas from my youngest daughter and my son-in-law so I do use that when I have to but you know me, I’m an outdoor person It’s either me going alone or with my faithful companion who would rather be under the covers Otis Ray😂 it was so windy out two days ago that if I didn’t have him, I’d be flying off to Oz. How apropos because he is a Cairn Terrier that is Wheaton color instead of black. He is the ultimate Toto from the Wizard of Oz …seriously same dog different color.😂😂 so hopefully this reply won’t get deleted for some reason because I don’t think I can do it through a 3rd time😂😂 I am off to my prayer meeting at Church today. We meet every other Saturday day just us women.😊😊 have a blessed day love me and Otis, Massachusetts
@@dayanahmaahzhnahyasharahla7606 Truly understand! Finding my own joy in life and in things will be a challenge, but if I can conquer weight loss, then I believe that I am up for the challenge! I believe that you are too! 😉
@@lowcarbqueen So glad to hear about the Mounjaro insurance approval. Zepbound has been life altering for me! Please keep us posted. Congratulations again, I hope that BCBS will get it together within my plan. 🤞🏾
Compounds and name brand all have best use by dates. You should take the one, compound or name brand, by using the one with the soonest date, expiration date. Compounds and name brand should be refrigerated until you're ready to use it. Per the instructions for brand/pens, you can leave at room temperature for 28 days. I take a pen out for the next week every time I take one. I don't want to have cold medicine going in. But read the instructions on your bottles/pens. Congratulations on your journey!
@@adriannepoindexter3970 Thank you for providing valuable information and insight! Your addition to the conversation is greatly appreciated and extremely helpful! Again, thank you for joining the conversation with your comment! 🫶🏾
Glad you didn't delete! Thanks for sharing your personal story! I am waiting for your doctor to happen upon one of your videos 😂 your shorts be racking up the views😅
@@tiafenn Hey Tia! I actually forgot to delete it! It must have been meant to be! 😂 Right! I am sure that it will happen sooner than later. Will she call me out? I will definitely let you know if and when she does. 😅😂😅
@@YvJoHusdan-f5q Great question! It’s a RENPHO Smart Scale for Body Weight, FSA HSA Eligible, Digital Bathroom Scale BMI Weighing. It can be purchased on Amazon for less than $20. I have found it very helpful! Thanks for stopping by and asking the question! 🫶🏾
@@anneogdenhinners Girl! You are on it! 😂 Love it! I slept in the new CPAP mask straps and nose piece last night. I hate having to replace the pieces because they take about a week to fit comfortably/correctly. 😂 But, yes! I am good. You just made me chuckle! 🤭
You said some pretty important things here, thank you so much Allanda 🙏, and you're so right.
Living the life - I also wish I can accomplish it one more time.
I'm in my autumn years, I've lost my husband 2 years ago, which is still very hard for me. Married for 40 years.
I admire your strength to bring up 6 children, this is amazing 🤗👏 I only have one son, he has Psoriatic Arthritis since 2017, taking a Biological - I'm basically worried every second that another rebound comes along, but if he can push through it, I must do it too. Living the life, yeah, I will try! Thx so much - and you're great 😍🫂
Hi Allanda! I have been on Zepbound for 44 weeks. Spent 20 weeks on 2.5mg and am currently on 5mg. I weigh in this morning at 178. Starting weigh 247 on Feb. 26 2024. I love watching you. I am 68 years old female. Some people ask if it is really safe for someone my age to be doing Zepbound . My age. WT ham sandwich are they talking about. I feel good and look good. I am aging graciously. I love me and always have. I have been on every diet and have lost weight but Zepbound is the best way ever. Life changing for certain.
My older sister is age 67 and she is on wegovy she has lost 30 pounds and looking and doing good so no you are not to old ❤
Comng back to comment,Im so proud of you for living life. Its courageous of you to be open and honest and reach back out to friends.
Wow! What a wonderful video.. such an important reminder to Live Fully! I’m so happy you are reconnecting with friends! It’s something I’ve needed to do as well, and my girlfriends sustain me so much! Thank you for sharing.. you are helping more people than you could imagine! Sending you lots of love and best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year! Your children are so lucky to have you ❤🌷
Thank you! You are helping me, too! The benefits are mutual! 🫶🏾
Great video. I love when you said we are not losing weight just to look good in the casket. I definitely have abandon a lot of my friendships and just got use to doing things solo. So I’m definitely going to start reaching out more to friends and family and just become more present in people I love life. Thanks for sharing….
Absolutely!! 👍🏾
Hey girlie… I’ve been following you from day one of this journey… And I never knew all the details about your children… Thank you for sharing and being so open. It was very encouraging because a couple years ago. I started the process for foster care shortly after having my second child. And one of my customers told me to wait until my son was a little bit older… Now he’s older and I’ve been thinking more and more about doing foster care… And God put on my heart because my son does have autism too look into foster care with kids That have special needs under the age of seven. So thank you for opening up.
Hey! Thank you for sharing your story! I would have to agree. Timing is everything! It is amazing how the universe draws people to foster. Definitely look into it! It is not for the faint of heart, but it can be so rewarding for all parties involved!
Yes! Living life for you!❤❤
This is my favorite video you have posted.
I feel like I have been able to understand your perspective and reasons for your decision to better yourself, for yourself.
Glad you are taking some time for your own personal growth as a friend, a mother and all that you can be.
I loved hearing about your 6 children and how that came to be. I applaud you and your generous heart to give all 6 children a chance in this life.
So, thanks for sharing your story with us. The GLP-1 community is a better place with you in it.
Happy New Year 🎉to you , and may you continue to have great health in this year ahead.
@@debbieroseberry8239 Hey Debbie! I value your time, thoughts and support! It is my honor to share the journey (ups and downs) and the goals for 2025. Sometimes seeing one person conquer challenges is all that we need to see to determine that we too can conquer our challenges! Again, I thank you for sharing!
Allanda, you are a beautiful person. It shows through. So glad you are losing weight because the world would not have gotten an opportunity to see the real you underneath all that weight that hid you from us. I wish you peace.
@@sherrys2290 🙏🏾 And peace I extend to you! Thank you so much for the heartfelt support! Happy New Year!!!! 🎉
OMG! I thought I was the only one who was feeling like my medication box was taking up room or in the way in the fridge. Not to mention these kids who are home from colloge stay in the fridge and I feel my medication is being compromised!😂😂
Yeap! Every time the refrigerator opens, I look up! Yes, college kids are always in the kitchen!😂
Hi Allanda! You are so transparent, encouraging, and funny! I love all your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing❤❤❤
@@jharvey73883 Thank you! I am just living and learning day by day!
So happy to see you “living life” you deserve it!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@@ZeeH-A Thank you!
I always say I'm living now instead of just existing. What a lot! You rescued many and now it's Allanda's TURN!!! Great video and thank you for sharing!
@@debbygarcia-badassbabyboomer Thank you Debbie!!! Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice comment. 🥰
Allanda, seeing the joy the joy and excitement on your face warms my heart! Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your story. 🫶🏻
@@MindyMikami Ahhhhh! Thanks for joining the conversation with your comment! It brought me joy and warmth in my heart! 🫶🏾
You look great, you sound great! 🎉 Thank you for your transparency as always 🙏🏾 ❤️
This is why we love you Allanda, your are so transparent and share your life with us and youve overcome so much! Its YOUR time, exciting to be apart of your community!
@@TheTurtleDiaries Thank you, Sweet T! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and unwavering support. I hope that you enjoyed the time away! 😉
I so enjoy watching your videos. You are such an inspiration.
@@angiecraft8497 Thank you Angie! I have enjoyed documenting the journey and I am so beyond blessed to have support and motivation from you all! 🫶🏾
Oh Allanda, I've watched so many of your videos i feel like we're friends now. 😊 May the Lord have so many blessings coming your, and may your joyful spirit ring abundant. 🌟
When I got divorced just after I turned 39, I made a list of 40 things I wanted to do before I turned 40. I called it my 40 before 40. Anyway, this list helped me reconnect with myself after marriage, fertility, and adoption with a toddler at home. The 40 things didn't have to be big or expensive, just things I missed doing or lost about myself in the process. I'm telling you this because maybe you can make a "25 in 25"... Just being more intentional and doing things to be you joy, just like wearing perfume, doing your toes or reconnecting with friends.
I'm turning 50 this year, so maybe I'll come up with a "50 before 50" list 🤔, 25 in 25 sounds more doable 🤣
Hey! I know that feeling! 🤗 Friendships blossom 🌸 in many ways in this journey! I love the idea of a 25 list!!! I am going to do that! Thank you for sharing the idea! I love it!!!!🥰
I have missed your daily vlog so I’ve been anticipating your weekly update. Like you I feel I’ve cut off my friendships and isolated. Some was due to my busy work schedule but having friends that I can hang out with is important. Family is good but friendships are important as well.
Exactly! I must have told her 5 times that I missed seeing her. Text messages and Facebook updates just don’t cut it for me anymore! I am putting my toes back into the water. 😉 We got this!
Thank you for this video. I have put friends on pause so long taking care on my dad through his illness my mom through leukemia. My three children and now raising 4 grandchildren. It’s time for me to start getting back to me. It’s pass time for me to get back to doing things for myself.
@@LadyEMD55 Hey! I am sorry to hear about your experience and what occurred for your friendship pause. I took care of my mom. I know the feeling.Yeap! It’s time to get back to rekindle friendships and memories! We deserve our time!
@ absolutely. It’s time for me to get back out in the world and live.
Allanda you are life and living your best life. You are loving. Now you are giving love to yourself like you have given to all your babies. You now have more patience with yourself and grace. You are awesome.
Thank you! I needed to hear those sweet words of encouragement! It’s hard for me to put yourself first.
Looka here, don't be touch my medication!! 😂😂😂😂! I'm with you sis! 😂😂 I'm reordering from LSH too!! Like the minimalist packing too.❤
Right! It’s precious cargo! 😂
Liquid gold!! 💰
@@vs0063 😂👍🏾
Hi Allanda thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤
No problem! Thank you for supporting and watching!
Allanda you welcome
Hello sweet friend❤❤ I missed you even though I do catch the lives once in a while, and I was here for your daily Vlogs❤❤ remember how I was talking about Christmas Eve/Christmas how I ate what I wanted and the scale that I weighed 4and a half pounds more on December 27😂😂 and I knew that was going to happen😊 so fast-forward today, January 3rd a week after for my weigh in ; and mind you I am not counting calories anymore. Back down to 104.6 that’s 4.2 of the imaginary Christmas weight just doing what I’m doing back on it living life. I know how to do this, my mindful eating, but I know one thing I can’t overindulge like that, that’s just not me anymore.❤❤ God bless🙏 and it’s so good seeing you❤❤❤❤Love and hugs me and Otis🐶, Massachusetts.
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts Ah! You do have this! You knew exactly what and how to get your body back in line! Very impressive and encouraging!!! You set a plan, action and completion! Love it! How are you doing with the weather?
Good morning I don’t know why my replies are getting deleted. But anyways, it was freezing out the last four days I had asked for a walking pad for Christmas from my youngest daughter and my son-in-law so I do use that when I have to but you know me, I’m an outdoor person It’s either me going alone or with my faithful companion who would rather be under the covers Otis Ray😂 it was so windy out two days ago that if I didn’t have him, I’d be flying off to Oz. How apropos because he is a Cairn Terrier that is Wheaton color instead of black. He is the ultimate Toto from the Wizard of Oz …seriously same dog different color.😂😂 so hopefully this reply won’t get deleted for some reason because I don’t think I can do it through a 3rd time😂😂 I am off to my prayer meeting at Church today. We meet every other Saturday day just us women.😊😊 have a blessed day love me and Otis, Massachusetts
Thanks so much for sharing your story of your children ❤
You are so welcome! They are my original joy! As they grow and find their own joy and life, its a reminder that I need to do the same! 😢
@Allanda180 yes absolutely! Mine are around your children age and I need to do the same thing. It's so hard because they will always be my babies 💞
@@dayanahmaahzhnahyasharahla7606 Truly understand! Finding my own joy in life and in things will be a challenge, but if I can conquer weight loss, then I believe that I am up for the challenge! I believe that you are too! 😉
Hi Queen! You are such an inspiration! I asked my Dr about zephbound, she gave me mounjaro bc my insurance covers it. Omgoodness that is expensive!
@@lowcarbqueen So glad to hear about the Mounjaro insurance approval. Zepbound has been life altering for me! Please keep us posted. Congratulations again, I hope that BCBS will get it together within my plan. 🤞🏾
Compounds and name brand all have best use by dates. You should take the one, compound or name brand, by using the one with the soonest date, expiration date. Compounds and name brand should be refrigerated until you're ready to use it. Per the instructions for brand/pens, you can leave at room temperature for 28 days. I take a pen out for the next week every time I take one. I don't want to have cold medicine going in. But read the instructions on your bottles/pens. Congratulations on your journey!
@@adriannepoindexter3970 Thank you for providing valuable information and insight! Your addition to the conversation is greatly appreciated and extremely helpful! Again, thank you for joining the conversation with your comment! 🫶🏾
Glad you didn't delete! Thanks for sharing your personal story! I am waiting for your doctor to happen upon one of your videos 😂 your shorts be racking up the views😅
@@tiafenn Hey Tia! I actually forgot to delete it! It must have been meant to be! 😂 Right! I am sure that it will happen sooner than later. Will she call me out? I will definitely let you know if and when she does. 😅😂😅
I love your scale! What brand is it? I would love to get one. Keep pushing on your weight loss journey. Enjoy the process.
@@YvJoHusdan-f5q Great question! It’s a RENPHO
Smart Scale for Body Weight, FSA HSA Eligible, Digital Bathroom Scale BMI Weighing. It can be purchased on Amazon for less than $20. I have found it very helpful! Thanks for stopping by and asking the question! 🫶🏾
Good evening 😊
Hey Norma!!!
So my favorite shows right now are Later Daters & Living on Zepbound! 🤣
Ah!!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 Thank you!!! I am going to look into Later Dater! That sounds interesting!!!!😉
@@KelliBJackson I just finished watching episode 1! I might be binge watching (all 8) until morning! 😂😅😅😂 Thank you for the suggestion!!!
You are getting so good with that needle 🎉 are you ok? Is that CPaP creases on your face?
@@anneogdenhinners Girl! You are on it! 😂 Love it! I slept in the new CPAP mask straps and nose piece last night. I hate having to replace the pieces because they take about a week to fit comfortably/correctly. 😂 But, yes! I am good. You just made me chuckle! 🤭