Why I am SO HAPPY I gained 70lbs after LOSING 147lbs! | LoseitlikeLauren
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- Why I am SO HAPPY I gained 70lbs after LOSING 147lbs, and how you can be happy with your body too if you have gained weight after a weight loss journey! Storytime!
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Welcome to my channel. I am Lauren, also known as LoseitlikeLauren.
I have been documenting my weight loss journey here on UA-cam for the last 10 years! Everything from losing 147lbs naturally without weight loss surgery, having loose skin, tummy tuck surgery, making my before and after video, maintaining weight loss for a while and how dealing with weight gain! Please subscribe if you would like to join me for this wonderful weight loss journey, and start changing your own life for the better. I am not only about weight loss though, I make vlogs, Primark hauls, Plus Size and Curve Hauls, and tip videos.
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Again, your ability to be so raw and honest is making the world a better place. Nobody talks about this stuff!
This made my day Shannon! Thank you! x
LoseitlikeLauren my thoughts exactly Shannon!!! 🤗🤗
"Comparison is the thief of joy" You were asking about that quote in a previous video. It's amazing you will never give up. I will watch and support you no matter what size. Love ya xo
Luv ya Luna, thank you x
What a fantastic thought provoking video, Lauren. I lost lots of weight (around 7 stone) and then put it all back on again very quickly. Starting my weight loss journey from scratch again, when I felt ready to do so, made me feel like a complete failure. Every half stone lost felt like a fraudulent celebration. I’ve since gone on to lose 9 stone and get to the lowest weight of my adult life and a perfect BMI. Should feel fantastic, right? But I feel just as lacking in self confidence as I ever did when I was as my heaviest. I used to be full of confidence and now I’m shy and awkward. I’m really working on my own dysmorphia and self-esteem at the moment and this sort of video is really helpful. Everyone assumes I must be feeling incredible now, as if being fat is the most shameful horrendous thing ever, and that being slim is the magic answer to all of life’s problems. But it isn’t! I wish I’d found you and your channel earlier in my journey. Keep being you - you’re magnificent and a total inspiration xx
Wow Emily. We are totally in the same boat. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Been there done that, discovered about myself after I put it back on, I liked the fact my weight made me invisible as I discovered I didn’t feel worthy of attention bought by losing weight gave me. Worked though it and decided if I start again I could choose and that helped me, albeit I’m a work in progress.
OMG!!! I had a complete lightbulb moment whilst watching this - Depression vs Being Sad. Thank you so much for this video. You have a fan for live, keep talking, keep inspiring - loving your work (well your vids haha) xx
This comment made my day, thank you x
“It’s a pity” that some times others can’t see the beautiful journey that accompanied the seemingly terrible experiences.
Exactly! Preach x
YOU ARE SO AMAZING!! Thank you for this video and I swear I want to reach through this screen and hug your neck off!! Not from pity but from solidarity in this journey of loving ourselves through and through. I am proud of you for living in your truth and finding happiness. Congratulations on finding the love of your life! You are a true light and I pray I get to hug you in person one day. I am putting it in the universe!! Keep up the good work and thank you for the inspiration!
Saeeda, thank you for your beautiful words!! You are gorgeous x
Wish I could give this 100 thumbs up. Everyone needs to hear this!
Awww thank you Lisa x
Yesss to this entire video!!!!! 🙌🏻👏🏻 IT’S A PITY that people can’t see that you are mentally healthier now than you were at a smaller weight. I have so identified with your struggle and it has truly helped me be more conscious about WHY I’m eating instead of what.
I think you should revamp your closing to “keep smashing, keep smiling” because it’s not about losing really. It’s about setting reasonable goals and smashing them!! ❤️❤️
Thank you so so so so much Marissa! I totally agree about the closing statement change! I love that! Keep smashing, keep smiling!! I just need to remember to say it!
Oh Lauren...I need to tell you how much I have embrassed each if your videos!
You inspire this 57 yr old grandma so much!
Your tips, humor, your "realness" and transparency is so so refreshing!
Thank you for helping me to embrace the 40+lbs I've gained since I quit smoking.
God bless you and keep sharing hon!!
You are SO SO SO SO welcome! Thank you so much! x
I’m not crying, you’re crying. Thank you for the mention, and for the reminder of what I said to you. I need to hear it myself right now. I’m so glad to have you in my life. I can relate to this in more ways than I care to admit. Thank you for being real and vulnerable. It’s good to have you back 💕
Love you girly! Thank you for making me see!
I gained weight too, realizing that I should address my emotional issues and having lost my mother recently. I wish we could see ourselves the way others (positive people) do. I haven’t watched your haul yet but when I see your thumbnail I see beauty and thickness! You look great and we all know by now you’re an awesome person. Why do people need to hurt with their words? We usually already tear ourselves down enough. Even when people told me I lost so much weight I never saw it. Now I look at pictures from back then and I’m like oh I did look different...
I am so sorry for your loss Melissa, be kind and be patient with yourself. Don't rush and know that you will find your way in time x
Love your hair.Loved your video even more ! So real and honest. It’s true that we define ourselves by the number on the scales, and obsess !!. We punish ourselves, and as you say, many of us have been guilty of focussing so hard on losing weight, that you can’t see the wood for the trees, and stop “seeing” what’s in front of us. Congratulations to you both on your 1 year anniversary. xxxxxx
Thank you so much Joe 💜
I love you, dude. You’re so ridiculously real in your videos, it’s so important to see this side of “social media” but so many people don’t share anything but the perfectly edited parts. Thank you.
I would never be any other way Maya, thank you for watching x
Stop apologizing! This is awesome, thank you! nobody ever talks about this part but most people who lose weight end up gaining some back, I lost over 100lbs and gained some back too. Life happens, it’s a daily thing to keep up with it. 💜💖✨
Exactly, be kind Bri xxx
UA-cam needs a love button.
Totally agreed! ❤️❤️
You've become such a great emotional/motivational speaker! Seeing you emotional is so difficult. Glad you're doing better now
Thank you so much beautiful ❤️
Your an inspiration. This has made me feel so great about my own 'weight gain'. Love you Lauren!
This is such an amazing message that so many need to hear. Thank you Lauren! ❤
You are so so so welcome Jules x
You are amazing. I have watched your journey from day one, I have seen all of your videos, and I have to say you are 20 times the woman you are now than when you were at your lowest weight. I have been battling with my weight for a long time. Gaining and losing over and over and it feels good to know I’m not alone. And the way you are now, and getting to go through losing weight with you this time is amazing and we are going to “smash it”!!! You have my support and so many others and we know we have yours!! #LLLsquad
Megan!! You deserve a MEDAL!!! HAHA!! Thank you for your constant support. We have got this honey! Let's smash it!
As someone who is struggling with anorexia/bulimia recovery weight gain, and wanting to go back to dieting (but can't because it will cause a relapse) I'm really glad you made this video, it definitely helps to take a different perspective! Thank you for sharing!! This is a message more people need to hear :)
Thank you Nicola, I have a whole lot of videos recently on weight gain that may help. Good luck with your journey to health
I've been a subscriber for a while now but never commented before, I just have to say thank you, that was one of the most inspirational videos I've ever watched. I've lost nearly five stones through life style change and I'm struggling with not getting too obsessed with eating 'healthily' and tracking my steps. It's like the more I lose, the more people mention it and the more spurred on I get ... I'm now off to binge watch some of your previous videos haha xxx
Thank you for your comment Lisa! I hope it will be the first of many 💕 Weightloss can be very lonely, thank goodness we have this awesome community ❤️
You've come so far, your journey is so much more than weight loss. It is nice to know that other peoples journeys are not straight forward either and if you keep chipping away you can get there. Thanks for always keeping it real and honest.
You are so welcome Kate, thank you for your lovely words x
Thanks for sharing this with us! It takes a lot of strength to allow oneself to be vulnerable. And you became so strong the last couple years. Amazing,I'm proud of you. I think you have a much healthier relationship with your body, food and life now, than you you did before. It is brave to tell us something so personal and I'm so happy that you are happy with your life and that you met the woman of you dreams. You're the best.
Thank you so much Lilly x
I lost a similar amount of weight (140lbs) about 5 years ago and have gained weight and my most hated comment is “but you’re so pretty”. As if having a bigger butt makes me less pretty?! Some people really need to learn to engage their brains before they open their mouths. I restarted my weight loss in January and only discovered you a week ago but I admire your honesty and love your videos. Thank you!! Xx
Oh Sophie, the amount of times that I have heard that!! Oh it's such a shame, you have such a pretty face.... I think that comment is what made me gain in the first place because I always had that in the back of my mind. It's ok because my face won't change that much! Welcome to my channel x
You got alot of talent girl, i started following you not because of how much weight you had lost but just how you manage to make people feel with your openess and reality whether its to do with weight loss or any other life related stuff. 💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much Paula x
Your happiness is far more beautiful than the size that you are! As Ed Sheehan sings “remember life is more than fitting in your jeans, it’s love and understanding, positivity” xxx
Awww love this Ed Sheeran lyrics, thank you ❤️
This is more inspiring than any weight loss video. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. You gained a new subscriber :) xxx
Awww welcome Kora. Thank you so much xxx
On a separate note, would you do a video about how you met Helena and how this relationship is different than your others? Like what you think makes up a healthy relationship. As someone who is continually in bad relationships, it would be nice to hear how things change when you are in the right one
lifeaccordingtosally yes pls, Im a little bit curious, maybe I have no right to feel that way. But I met her with a husband, so now she has her girlfriend which I approve her decision, but as I said Im little bit curious...😊😊😊
Lauren, thank you for being so candid and vulnerable with us. It’s a really brave thing to be so open and honest, and I love that you’re always so real. Zero bullshit. Keep on doing your thing, you are fabulous 👸🏻
Thank you Myra 💕
beautiful !!! honest and true !!!!! i lost 100 pounds and have been at goal for over 2 yrs and i really related to what you said !!! most days i feel like that's all my life is about , what i'll eat , how much , what exercise ,is the scale up or down a pound , why is it up or down ????? obsession ,definitely !!!!! i want not to be so consumed , but i am terrified to gain all the weight back , i had so many health issues and was so unhappy when i was overweight !!! but i know i drive everyone crazy with my constant talk about my weight and food !!!!
I know exactly how you feel Tiffany! Try and broaden your horizons and set some physical goals. Not around food and weight loss x
Currently bawling my eyes out- I relate so much, we are so similar Lauren. I got down to 58kgs after having my first son (after getting up to 142kgs whilst pregnant) & was suffering severe postnatal depression but people were so proud of me. I had "lost all the weight". What they didn't see was what was going on in my mind. Fucking horrendous is an understatement. I often think about being an Aus size 8 (now I'm a size 16 & 92kgs) then quickly remember how awful i felt mentally. I was a mess. Couldn't control my thoughts so i controlled my food and weight. I never want to go back to that, no matter how good i may have looked on the outside to other people ❤ I've joined a gym & am restarting my health journey tomorrow. With you all the way!! #wegotthis #laurenisawesome #hydration 😂😍
SO SO SO proud Ashleigh, we have got this!!! We are stronger together xx
Don’t think I’ve ever commented before but your so honest, I’ve been 20 stone went to 7 stone and now I’m 12. Your so honest. And your a breath of fresh air. Beautiful person.
Claire! Thank you for your comment and your lovely words 💕
When I'm living my darkest hours, the hours which I have no will to go on anymore, your videos manage to inspire me and make me feel so much better about who I am. And although there are still parts of who I am that I don't like, you've convinced me that I can change them. Thank you.
You CAN change them, remember all of the negative things that we think about ourselves are learnt, and we can unlearn them. More positivity to follow! :) x
LoseitlikeLauren Thank you :)
I watched your video while in labour but only managed to get to 10:25 before a mad dash to hospital! So I'll continue now!
OMG!!! What a comment! Congratulations on your little one, please tell me you have called the little one Lauren
Congratulations!!!
What a wonderfully honest and whole picture kind of video on weight/food issues . It can become such an obsession and keep us living small and limited . The worst thing to happen to you isn't the weight ...it's a lack of self love / self care . That is the key to everything !
You are so right Sue, thank you! x
You are an inspiration!!.. beautiful inside & out!..Thankyou for sharing such a emotional personal journey through your life. Keep smiling your fab!..xx
Thank you for this amazing comment Purdy x
You are my inspiration speaker, I love listening to you I don't care how much you rant on because it actually does make sense in the end. So please keep doing what you're doing. I lost my first 20 pounds and I gained them back, yes I felt sorry for myself but then I thought, you know what, so f***ing what! I got back on track and I've lost them again and I'm continuing to lose and that is partially because of you, thank you!
Thank you so much Yvette, well done. You’ve got this x
This video was amazing to watch. I'm so happy for you, Lauren! I feel that so much in my heart.
Thank you so much Beth x
Thank you so much for being you, for being real, for being brave enough to share all that stuff with us. Sometimes I watch your videos and I feel like you're talking DIRECTLY to me. I re-gained 70lbs over a year after life got really messy and I'm struggling getting back into my good habits and it's so nice to know I'm not alone and that it's OK. THANK YOU so much!
You are so welcome Tami, I filmed a restarting your journey tips video a couple of weeks ago. It might help, check it out. Be kind and be patient with yourself x
You are awesome Lauren!! Happy Anniversary!!❤️❤️
Aww thank you honey x
You are such an honest and inspiring person,Lauren!Please,don't let anyone to make you think otherwise x
Thank you Helena xxx
I LOVE your honesty! You are absolutely beautiful inside and out. Your emotional growth is inspiring 💕 Keep doing you!!!!! Love this video.
Thank you Gabi 💯❤️
You're so strong and inspiring! I love that you're so open with us. Ya got me tearing up over here. You're amazing
Thank you so much Felicia xxx
All of the good you’ve done Up to this point. . . The beauty and the passion of this video . . . You’re going to help so many more people!
I resonate with our story and I’m so grateful for the gift you’ve given by sharing it.
❤️
This is beautiful! Thank you so much ❤️
I love your honesty!!! You made me cry, smile, laugh!! You are beautiful!! You are kind!! You are worthy!!!! You are absolutely awesome!!! I’m on this journey with you. ❤️
Amazing comment, thank you Lizzie x
💛💛💛 love the “storytime” style.
I’m only going to say “it’s a shame” if the weight gain comes from a bad place. I got off track and gained a few pounds because I was in a bad place emotionally (sad, angry, or whatever). It’s not a pity that I gained in and of itself, but it’s unfortunate the circumstances in which I found myself that were conducive to weight gain. If that makes any sense. In your case, it wasn’t a pity, because you’re all the better for it. You’re smashing it from a much better place. Good to see you happy! 👍💛💪
We’ve got this Kate ❤️
I love how honest and open you are! I look forward to your videos each week for motivation(and to see if you changed your hair lol) I am battling against a muscle disorder but fully intend to win my battle with weight loss, thank you for the encouragement!
You are so welcome Alisha!! Love the Lauren Hair Watch! HEHE xx
I thought for so long that my entire first journey was the biggest waste of all time and it took me a while to realize that I had learned so much that I could apply to this one. Things I would have never known otherwise. It really is all about the journey. So glad to see you in such a great place!
Dustin ❤️ Thank you so much x
Lauren you are effortlessly motivational! That's a talent! And yes, girl, you're soooo right, I gained 12 kilos back but I gained my internship year and now I can start my career, I probably wouldn't have been able to deal with that year without food
Well done for this awesome achievement! You are amazing x
I need this as an MP3 so i can take it with me and listen to it all day every day. Cried a bit with you. Feeling all the feels..
Maybe I’ll make one! 😂😜
LoseitlikeLauren Yes yes YESSS PLEASE! 😍 Much love!
You deserve a medal! This was truly inspirational.
Haha Michelle! Thank you ✨🙌🏻😂🥇
You're such an amazing, honest, purely kind woman and you deserve to be happy xx
Thank you Alexis, as always x
First "found you" on a Hot for Halloween challenge. I commend you for sharing your journey...through the breaks, ups, downs. Yours is a journey so many people also have. Your sharing helps people in more ways than you know.
Wow that was a long time ago! You need a medal for sticking around this long! ❤️
your work here is so appreciated and helpful, you have no idea!
Thank you so much Reena x
Lauren, whenever I see you cry I tend to cry myself I cannot help it. You are such a generous and a humble person I love you for who you are and you’re glowing babe. 😱🔥 xxxxxxxxxx
Thank you so much Rubzi ❤️
People who have never struggled with their weight do not understand that some of us will gain and loose more than once. I am glad that you are happy with yourself and your life. Stay healthy, Lauren. Hugs. 🤓
Thank you so much Liz x
Jeeeeeesus, I have missed you. I came off social media for awhile. Is it weird a stranger telling you they missed you? I don't care - I genuinely have. You look happier than I've ever seen you, you're incredible!
Awwww Laura!! Thank you, welcome back. It is not weird at all honey x
I'm 30 in 10 weeks. 230 pounds. Highest 320. I've been worried about my weight since I was 5 years old. My weights yoyoed like crazy. So much of my mind is consumed about worrying that I'm fat. And I want to change! I love your videos. I'm excited to start living my best life. Thanks Lauren!
So so so proud! Go and live your best life ❤️
I did lose weight before I put it back on. I decided to be myself and people should accept us as we are. I never judge anyone in life. I have my own problems in life. Love your journey in life. You are amazing person and just love your wild personality. Have a great day.
I can’t stop thanking you enough for uploading your videos
You’re so so real and such a help xx
Thank you Anna 💕
Lauren!! I just discovered you today and you are just what I need in my life right now...thank you thank you thank you. You might just be what I need to get this weight loss journey going once and for all. You are a beautiful person. 😊
Awwww thank you so much Erin xx
lauren this video couldn't have come at a better time for me - thank you so much for speaking about this.
Thank you so much Olivia xx
Thank you for this video! Such a great message!!!! I find myself getting so consumed with food and weight that I am not focusing on my life and dreams. Thanks for reminding me and shedding light on that. :)
You are so welcome Sonja x
So proud of you!!!💃🏽🎉🌈
Also, really needed to hear all these things. 😘
Thank you Mary 💕
Thank you so much for this video, it is exactly what I needed hear without realising it. I've struggled for years with an obsession around food and what I was eating - either bingeing as an emotional response or overly restricting as punishment. I'm coming to the end of my first year at Cambridge university, a place where there is such an emphasis on and constant competition around numbers. I've felt so alone, and large, in a bubble in which eating nothing all day is championed. I needed to hear that it's not shameful that I've gained weight. I need to accept myself and my body where it is now and not to think of my weight or shape in terms of failure or success. You're truly an inspiration - seeing you accept yourself and your journey makes me think that I might be able to do the same. And that means a lot ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this Amy, NEVER BE ASHAMED!!! You are beautiful and you are strong!
This was absolutely beautiful. I'm about to turn 26 I'm living at home and this expresses where I am at my life. I'm working on getting out in the world starting my career and not letting my body or the way I look hold me back. I feel so much better for having watched this video. You are a young Kate Winselt and I am so grateful for your voice, this video is exactly what I needed. Thank you again you so much for being honest, now I need to go out and find some honest friends who will give me a kick in the pants when I need it.
Thank you for your beautiful words!
Yes!!!! I had bariatric surgery and had regain. I was so disgusted with myself. Now I see it as a great thing. Before regain, I didn’t love myself. I didn’t understand that this was a journey not a sprint. I wasn’t willing to put the work in for the way I wanted. I wanted other people to do it for me (surgeon, my husband). I’m now working hard and learning to love myself. So thank you for this video! Thank you for being raw.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful comment!! I’m so proud of you ❤️
LoseitlikeLauren ❤️❤️ thank you for responding!! I’ve been a lurker for a very long time but this video just really spoke to me.
I love potatahs, pasta, white chocolate and cheese. I also love you, your honesty and how much you are finding out about yourself. I've just come out a few months ago, I've had so many identity issues prior to that, body dismorphia, weight obsession, anxiety... It's been a nightmare until now. I realise how much more worth I have, now I'm more accepting of myself as a person. Xxxx be brave, be strong, be you!!
I love this so much!! Well done for being so strong! I’m so proud 🌈💕
LoseitlikeLauren x
it''s a pity people comment things like that
Very true Tiffa x
Lauren i am so 100% behind you and understanding of this! Ive followed your journey for a few years but rarely ever comment. But i am honestly so glad you made this video, that i have no choice but to tell you. I lost 4 stone after loosing my mum just before my 21st birthday through depression and an eating disorder as an attempt to gain back control of my life when i had no control over anything else. Recently i've gained back about 20lbs, and have been horrified. But watching your video helps me to understand the reason i've gained back weight is because more recently i have been HAPPY. for someone with diagnosed depression, thats quite hard to allow or to admit. But reading others comments too, i just wanted to thank you for being so open and honest about your journey, so others can relieve the pressure from their own struggles. Thank you for making this ok.
Becca
This comment is incredible Becca, I am so proud of you! You have been through such awful times and SO WHAT if you have gained a tiny bit of weight! Happiness is weightless and priceless. Embrace yourself, take little healthy steps when you are ready and you will be where ever you want to be in no time! Thank you for commenting x
Dear Lauren, I’ve just recently found your channel in present day 2023. This video came across the feed and I pressed play not knowing just how full of intentional honesty and powerful insight it would contain. I’m grateful for your ability to share your journey with all of this community. Your heart and spirit worn on your sleeve is not only inspirational but also a cracked open window that gives permission for me to feel my own emotions in a safe space. Thank you doesn’t seem adequate. But it’s all I can say… Thank you.
This is probably one of the best and inspiring videos I've watched in a long time. There is a lot of wisdom in what you say, Lauren. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you so so so much Libby x
Thank you so much for this honest video. It’s so nice to hear such a similar story to mine and be able to relate and not feel alone! I really agree that we become so obsessed that we forget to live. I’m slowly trying to balance out my relationship with food and looking back on how I saw food it was crazy how obsessed I became with everything I was consuming. I look forward to seeing your new healthier journey (mentally and physically) you’re doing great! Xxx
I want to tell you how amazing you are for all that you have been through, all that you are doing and all the people your channel is helping!!! Love you girl!!!
Thank you so much Kristine x
Lauren, this was so refreshing. You are saying out loud, what many of us are feeling. Magazines and life “ out there “ doesn’t deal with how we really feel about ourselves. When you got upset I could see a mirror image of myself. We have to embrace what and who we are here and now. I have put life on hold for the last 3 decades thinking that everything would be wonderful when I was thin. It was wonderful all along, regardless of the skin I was in. Now, at almost 50, I’m glad to be alive and well. I think to myself so many people are hospitalised or have terminal illnesses, all I have to worry about is a number on a digital scale ! So I’m more relaxed about it now. I am still on my weight loss journey but I do things NOW and don’t wait. I get the haircut. I paint my nails. I buy nice clothes. I count calories. I have nights out and blow it. I have nights in and blow it. But as you say that is life. My husband would rather have a happy woman in front of him, eating a meal, laughing and making holy memories. I used to be like you and get freaked out by a high calorie or carb loaded meal and be miserable. Life is too short. Now I am watching my calories but if we have a day on the pier, I have fish and chips and a mr whippy and then get back to eating healthier. That kind of thing. Sorry I have rambled on. Lol. But I too am glad you have, I wouldn’t say gained weight, but gained back a bit of yourself and your inner happiness ! 😘💕
Oops meant happy memories, not holy ones 😄
THIS IS LIVING!! This made my heart SO FULLL!! I see so many comments fuelled with sadness and obsession so it was SO BEAUTIFUL to hear this! Thank you for sharing Dee! Now I really fancy a Mr Whippy, and fish and chips. It's 8.20am! HHAHA. I think that you mentioned something very important, your husband would prefer a happy version. I have been guilty in the past of thinking that I need to look a certain way for my partner to love me, all the while damaging that relationship because they would love me whatever! I am learning
LoseitlikeLauren Thank you so much much for taking the time to reply ! It’s made my day. And yes, I realised my husband and kids would have memories of mummy always being on a diet. Never having the fish and chips or takeaway and always obsessing about the scales. The scales determining not only my day but theirs too. If I went up or didn’t lose, everyone would suffer ! I thought my husband would leave me for being overweight, but in truth, he would have left me for being miserable ! His eyes light up when we go for a meal now and I tuck in ! I enjoy it and relax.Okay, I won’t do that every night, because i want to lose weight, but now and then - it’s absolutely fine. I feel so free to choose to do that if I want to ! I have spent thousands over the years on slimming clubs and magazines and one diet after the next. The diet industry is huge. Now I eat good healthy food, not “ light “ or “low fat” . Just good tasty healthy food and move more. And enjoy treats when they come up. I have spent years hiding from being photographed or visiting friends and relatives. Because , I thought would be judged for “gaining weight”. But the only thing they are judging me on, is them thinking I’m not making the effort to see them. What a waste of good times and memories I could have made. So if I can pass on any advice to anyone from my mistakes, it would be not to live your life for losing weight, but lose weight to live your life ! And enjoy every step on the way ! Sometimes we take a few steps back, but so what ? The world won’t stop turning. We can draw the line and move on. Sorry I have rambled on again ✋😂
I’m going through similar things. Everyone thinks my issue is that I’m fat, truth is it’s my emotional state that is unhealthy. Trying to become thin without becoming emotionally healthy has lead to me gaining and losing and gaining over 100lbs. I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been, but I have stopped trying to please other people with the size and shape of my body. I’m starting to focus inward on how I truly FEEL about myself. I’m not here to look “good” for other people. I’m hear to be happy and make the world better! My husband of 3 years has be my biggest support. He truly loves ME. My soul, my mind and my body. He is helping me love myself the same way.... now I’m crying lol...
I appreciate you Lauren, I’ve been watching you for years, thanks for being real.
You have got this Tammy! Thank you for your beautiful comment. What do you mean "everyone thinks"? Little positive steps everyday and you will be there in no time! x
Thanks Lauren. You are so sweet. “Everyone thinks” is a poor choice of words, sorry :). I should say - I imagine everyone thinks that my issue is just that I’m fat, lazy or out of control because I have gained and lost and gained so much over the years. But the truth is my emotional and mental health needed my focus more than my body. Every time I lost a bunch of weight, I would gain it all back when I ran into an emotional rough patch. So I have shifted my focus to being healthy in every way, not just my body. My mind needs to be healthy too. I appreciate your videos because you are focused on the mental health side of weight loss as well as the physical. Healthy view of my worth = healthy (happy) life.
Lauren, you're incredible❤ You are unapologetically you and that is authentic and beautiful!
Thank you so much Janel x
Great talk! Keep these videos coming! Its been 1 week of low carb for me and Ive lost 8 lbs so far. I find you so motivating. 💪❤
You are so welcome Heather, good luck on your journey x
Thank you for your honesty. you are a wee darling and I am so happy you have found contentment in life and love. xx
Thank you so much Colette x
Loosing weight is almost easy compared to maintaining your weight, I know! I think when your loosing weight your motivated, your getting complements all the time “you look fantastic” etc, buying smaller clothes all keeps the motivation going.
But when you’ve lost the weight that all stops and so does the motivation and gradually life begins again and the weight goes back on ☹️ , and there are physiological reasons why we gain weight back so easily compared with those whom have never been over weight ( those pesky fat cells just shrink when we loose weight unfortunately they don’t disappear). I can almost guarantee the person whom wrote “ it’s a pity you’ve gained weight” either has never had a weight problem or is just in the loosing phase and has no idea how hard it is to maintain weight!
Keep up the good work, I’m back in the loosing weight phase too currently 🙃. X
PREACH DEB PREACH!!! Thank you for sharing!
Great message telling your story. My hub excepts me as I am, which is a blessing. I still want to lose weight, but my life is full and happy. I have to take care of several family members, which makes me feel worn down, but I feel so much better when I exercise and take time for myself. Love your stories. Keep Smiling! Hugs
Thank you so much as always Mary
Great video Lauren! You are such a GREAT motivational speaker. I gained some weight and have been stressing over it. Gained 10lbs and feel like a failure. I am back on track today and just watched this video so I am inspired to “smash my weight loss” too. This video is incredibly helpful... thank you for being so honest and encouraging!
You are so so so welcome!!! Let's smash this together x
Lauren I needed that. Thanks!
You are welcome 💜
You are so inspiring to me, I admire your mindset. I hope that one day soon I can have a point of view like yours.
I’ve struggled with my weight since I was a teen, at 18 I blew up to 260 at 5’4 and needed a change. Thru really unhealthy dieting, and obsessing over what I was eating I got down to 119 in a year and was miserable. I had body dysmorphia and it took a lot of help from family for me to realize I was making myself sick.
I was a healthy 160 for a while and then after I got pregnant I gained all my weight back and have struggled with my eating disorder ever since.
Have you looked into talking to a professional regarding your eating disorder? Have you ever listened to the Paul McKenna stuff? It may help with getting past the food obsession ❤️
LoseitlikeLauren I’ve been seeing a therapist for years, I have a love hate relationship with her lol. And no I’ve never heard Paul McKenna I’ll have to look into him 😊
It’s definitely a one day at a time thing for me, and I appreciate you so much because you are so open about your journey.
Was in tears watching this video. Sending you a big hug. Lauren you are my inspiration. I love your videos. Your an amazing, strong woman who i admire now and forever. Sending lots of love x
Thank you so much Allison ❤️
It's wonderful how you put yourself out there and share with us your ups and downs and still find the time to like and reply to comments. Thank you Lauren x
My channel isn’t like most channels, people share things in the comments that they wouldn’t normally say to anyone. I want to respond as my way of showing us all that we aren’t alone in this weird world! ❤️ Thank you for all of your support Natasha x
Go Lauren! Glad you are doing so well. Its so important you realise how weight isnt the be all and end all. Im sure you'll lose the weight anyway- not least as you in such a better place now. Ignore the trolls. Really interesting as I watched you old videos and had no idea what happened and the journey you have been old. Kept seeing you saying you needed to knuckle down to weight loss but you always looked great. Best of luck x
Thank you Rosie! I’ve got this ❤️
I love watching you, you inspire me so much, I've gained weight after loosing 3 stone and I thought that putting back that extra stone and half it was literally the end of the world, but after watching this uve made me feel so much better, I even cried a lil,can't wait for your next inspirational vid xxxx
Awww Sarah!! Thank you so much xx
this made me cry 3 diffrent times. i relate to you so much. i love you lauren
Awww Elizabeth, thank you xx
Lauren you are amazing, I have only in the last week started following you but I think your a wonderful roll model for women. Keep up the vlogs they are an inspiration xx Susan
Awww thank you so much Susan x
Love this. I'm sure a lot of people would rather put on a little weight if it made them realise what is going on inside their mind and figure out what it takes to make them truly happy.
EXACTLY!!
I'm somewhat new, and I've watched so many of your videos over the last few days. This is the one that really got me. When you cried, my heart broke and I actually spoke out loud "oh Lauren!".. I paused the video to type. I know this is an older video but you have a heart all the way over in Darwin Australia full of unconditional love and support for you. You are so insightful and well spoken. Heart vibes across space, time and oceans xxx
Wow Rene xxxx Thank you so so so much. I remember I was hurting a lot in this video. I was also in an abusive relationship and didn't know it. So much going on. You are amazing x
God bless you for sharing this message! I lost 50 lbs when I was 30 & couldn’t handle the attention from men. I too had body dysmorphia and binge eating & made bad/shameful choices with men, so put the weight back on. Repeated the same cycle again when I was 40. I’m now 53 and want to lose the weight so that I’m healthier & just feel better, but have been living from a place of Shame from having gained the weight back & a place of fear over what I’ll do if I lose it. I’m now with the live if my life who loves me as I am & sees my beauty even with the extra 50 pounds, so I’m finding the courage to restart my weight loss journey. I think watching this video every day will help! 😉👏
You’ve got this Karen! Thank you for sharing this and making me realise that I’m not alone x
Thank you Lauren 😭 I have gained and lost and gained 😩 broken is a good way to say it! So tired of it all. I’m so with you girl! Love you and I’ll be still kicking it but with love for myself this time and so glad you are doing it with loving yourself too🤗❤️😘😍
Thank you Tracey! We’ve got this 💛
I love you Lauren your so honest ....I've cried and laughed thru this video, I'm exhausted haha x
Hahaha sorry Nikki ❤️
Freaking love this video and you and your message is amazing! Crazy how we all think our problems will just disappear when we loose weight xx
Thank you so much Tanya x
Your best video!!! Thank you so much for being so honest and keeping it real! Happy anniversary to you and Helena!!! 💜💜💜
Thank you Tanya ✨
You ate so inspirational x love your channel x
Thank you Kellie ✨
Wow, Lauren. Amazing vid. I haven’t really lost anything the last 6 months. Whenever I go down a few hundred grams one day the weight goes up again the next day. It’s really starting to piss me off, but maybe I shouldn’t be pissed. Of course I want lose more, but not
by being miserable and starving myself. I just need to make better food choices again, like I did a year ago, when I was losing at a good, normal and healthy pace. Somehow I lost
that healthy habit. I’m going to do my best to get back on track. Sending you lots of virtual hugs, Lauren. Why is there no hugging emoji?!
No idea why there isn’t a hug emoji!! Thank you for your words, please stop weighing yourself daily, take measurements and focus on hunger and good thoughts ❤️
Yeah, maybe I shouldn't do that. I'll give it a try. You're welcome, Lauren, and thanks :o)