Overcoming Food Obsession #2 - I've had a breakdown | LoseitlikeLauren
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Life after losing 147lbs - I feel like I've had a breakdown and I feel broken. This is just an update of my life. I am not doing well at the moment and I tell you guys why!
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Wow cos Im watching these vids backwards it gives me a deeper insight into your journey Lauren. Makes me like you even more. Your more current videos helped me connect with myself and work towards self-acceptance and love regardless of my weight. This video reminds me of my past self who worked so hard to become a slimmer person but who felt more disconnected from myself and my life. There's more to life than obsessing about our flesh. When you deny yourself the joys of living cos you're in a self-made prison in your own head it's exhausting emotionally and takes its toll on you till you hit burnout.
Now I found love within myself for myself regardless of my weight. I did not realise what I was missing until i found your channel Lauren. I wanted to leave this message here cos im here watching this particular vid in April 2nd 2024.
I know this Lauren is till a part of you cos she propelled you forwards to become the amazing person you are today.
Im trying to live a healthier lifestyle now, not diet, not worry that im a plus size. I move my body but i try not to call it a 'workout' cos that sounds like a job lol. I love how in your latest vids you say you feel the need to 'move your body'...it just sounds better to me, more organic 😊.
I dont want my 'healthier lifestyle' to feel like work...I want it to feel seamless, a natural way of being without resistance and feelings of drudgery. You shone a light on a dark place inside me that I had neglected for many years. For this I thank you. Mindful living for joy in the present moment. I can make the best choice for me right now.
I hope you are okay. Your mental health and well being always comes first. Im binge watching to catch up...some vids really get me emotional but they all offer so much wisdom. ❤❤❤
I totally DON'T agree with what that man said - I would much rather have someone to relate too....but regardless of that you're still my hero no matter what! xax
I would rather have someone I can relate to. Good for you, keep being yourself!
Thank you Alexandra x
I just want to say quickly, that your weight gain/loss is not all that you've achieved. Please realize the large amount of people that you've inspired to do what you have done. The lives that you (might have) changed and might have even saved and the people that you made and make happy with your videos and interactions. Just remember to keep working and fighting, even if you fall down, just get back up again and try even if it's small things.
I cannot put into words what a lovely and amazing lady you are! I hope things will go better for you from here on out.
Wow, I didn't even think about it that way. Thank you Thirsa
Just found you! You ARE a hero. I have lost 150+ pounds and its a daily struggle--you are real. I love it because everyone has these thoughts and difficulties--they just don't put it out there because they are worried that it would make them vulnerable.
I go through periods of time where I feel EXACTLY like u do. I also turned to plant based to help me with my food addiction. I think most people gain some weight when transitioning and once the excitement of carbs settles down we will make healthy choices most of the time. Going through a time dealing with liars and cheaters can really consume a person. Even though u didn't love him, being a Taurus it turned into ur full time job to think about it, investigate it, reveal the truth, and prove u were right all along... Trust me I know... I'm a Taurus and it's exhausting. We also fixate on things one at a time. So whatever we get obsessed with takes all our time and everything else falls by the waist side. Now that u have talked about ur funk u will definitely climb out of it and get back to a routine that has u feeling great! I've currently been in a little depression myself since my birthday and I'm struggling to climb out. This video made me love u more! Wish we lived closer! 😙💕
Love You both!you're both My favourite bloggers and was surprised to see your comment here since I didn't know you also followed Laurenxx
+Anna Linda Tyrrell *vloggers
+Anna Linda Tyrrell I love Lauren!!! And thank u for ur kind words Anna! They really mean a lot to me!
I am also a Taurus! And I agree, you are so right on with this comment!!!
No people need someone to relate to. when you see edited videos of people having this perfect life on youtube it makes me feel like gosh I can't do that. but when you see the crying, the struggling and all it makes me think she's human just like me lol and it gets me motivated :) I just found you and subscribed. love your videos
There's a quote I saw recently that goes along the lines of 'you don't have to be perfect to help others'. Everyone has bad days, weeks, months, and sometimes you just can't play the hero. And you know what? There's absolutely NOTHING wrong with expressing how you really feel and sharing your struggles. I think that makes you even more relateable and to me, you're still a hero. A real kind, not a fictional character. Sending you lots of hugs!
Thank you so much Sandra, what wonderful words
People connect to people they can relate to. And heroes aren't perfect. Heroes stumble and struggle. What makes them a hero is that they get back up and keep going. So you're relatable and heroic and that's why your subscribers love you.
What a comment, you are so right, Thank you x
Awesome statement and on point!! You have big balls and thanks for sharing the power
Awesome statement and on point!! You have big balls and thanks for sharing the power
"People need a hero" -- yes they do, but eventually the hero will seem unattainable, too perfect to be able to relate to and that being anything like them is just so far in the distance that they just give up on them, and feel dejected. It's why kids these days are obsessed with UA-camrs instead of celebs-- the celebs are just "too perfect", and while UA-camrs can seem perfect much of the time, they usually let you into the not-perfect parts of their lives too. So anyways, THIS= perfection. xx
You're best of both! A hero I can relate to! You don't have to even try and be anything other than you- you're genuinely enough as you are.
You should never be sorry for keeping it real. In the last 10 years, you have not only lost 147 lbs but you have inspired so many people to start on their own weight loss and mental health journeys (myself included). I have watched every single one of your videos to date and I will never stop. I think I have mentioned before that I struggle with weight loss but also suffer from Lupus and bipolar disorder, which causes me severe depression at times. Lauren, your videos keep me going. We all go through periods in life where it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders and, unfortunately, we blame ourselves for feeling the way we do and we are super hard on ourselves. Just like the last time you broke down, you WILL bounce back and you will bounce back stronger than ever. Not many people can say that they set out on a journey to lose weight and became a UA-cam sensation with 53, 690 subscribers to date! Look at all the amazing experiences you've had along the way, including UA-cam events! You are AMAZEBALLS! Keep doing you. We are all behind you xo
I really appreciate a soul like you ❤️
it's a battle but your fighting so that makes you a fighter . You are going to learn just how strong you are when you pull yourself out of this !!!💚 Your journey has inspired so many people so their is no waste
your boyfriend is looking it seems quite myopically. the fact that you share how imperfect your journey is makes you more of a hero than you'll ever know. we all love you for that. :-)
...and by boyfriend....I meant that guy you were dating last summer. :P
No hero needed. I need to see the struggle - I struggle and I don't feel alone when I watch your videos. It's a fucked up misery loves company kind of thing, I know. But keep being yourself. You come across as genuine and real and it's incredibly helpful for me and many others. Thanks for posting!
you're a hero for not giving up. everyone has bad days but the strongest people get back up there :) you're amazing ♡
I have watched a lot of your videos. I started my weight loss at the beginning of this year. A bit older than you, 56. My thoughts while I was watching this, your being a human being. You don't need to be a hero. You need to be honest. Honest with yourself and the viewers. Life doesn't always go great and it's nice to know that the feelings I have of letting myself down are not just me but others feel that way too. Have you thought about going to a different gym. New start type thing. There isn't any laws about staying at the same gym you know. Anyway, I wish you the very best. I will be looking out for more videos in the future. Andrea
Thank you for this comment. I have definitely thought about starting at a new gym, I really need a fresh start x
We all struggle Lauren and its okay to not be positive all of the time. Being open about this is what makes you real, and the fact you keep striving for better IS what makes you our hero!
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Some people come in and out of our life for a reason. All you can do is pick up the pieces & move on. As much as it hurts like hell....& thats okay but put that energy into a long walk in the park...walk around the mall....something. Keep your mind busy. Talk to friends...that helps me get rid of the frustration so I can put it behind me. Keep your head up Lauren...I can't wait to watch next weeks vlog. Big hugs 😉💜💜
Just found you the other day and watched about 10 to get an idea of it all. I will watch more but this one is one I can relate too except I am still over weight and broken. Lately my head is not straight and I am in a downward spiral. Keep hoping I can pull myself out of it but each day falls apart. Thanks for posting your good and bad days.
Lauren it's perfectly okay to feel like this we all have days like this! I couldn't bear to watch someone that was happy and preaching positive energy ballshit all the time..it is a big reason why I subscribed to you in the first place because you are so genuine! And please don't degrade your weight loss journey, that time in your life wasn't about just losing weight it was about bettering yourself and becoming a healthier happier person who eventually found their passion in life! xxx
It's so good to see someone who is really honest and emotional like you on UA-cam. It's people like you who give over people hope because your not afraid to show you struggle, and this helps people (myself included) to realize they aren't alone in THEIR struggles.
there are far too many people trying to be a hero or only act happy.. I think people like you because you are real and make everyone feeling like it's okay to have a breakdown every once in awhile.
It's your realness that makes you a hero. It's the cowards who lie, who are fake or who try get followers by being a certain way. You are genuine and have a big heart and a true inspiration to me. Much love Lauren.
Wow, thanks Rosie x
I just turned 27 and I feel you on that "wasted" and "unaccomplished" feel-train. What have I done with my life? Why do I feel like I am still waiting for my life to start? Why did I waste my college years? I get into these downwards spirals all the time as well. I am happy you shared this video so we can see that just losing weight doesn't mean all sunshine and rainbows. Every day you have to work, and you will fall off. But you are strong, and you have this youtube community to lift you up. ((hugs))
It is a horrible feeling isn't it, but by feel that way we won't push ourselves to do more!
Thank you for being so honest... It can't be easy putting that out there. We're all here to support you as much as you are here to encourage us. You can be a hero and somebody we relate to, there isn't always a distinction. We're all supporting you Lauren x
Lauren, you are one of my biggest inspirations right now! I have finally started my weight loss journey, and your humour and realness is what helps me to keep pushing through toward my goal. Thank you!! You're amazing.... don't let anyone or any situation tell you otherwise.
Thank you for being so candid with your struggles. I hate that you're going through it, but I'm comforted to know that I'm not the only one. It inspires me to get back on the bike & try again. You're simply wonderful!
You are helping me so much by being open and honest, you don't always have to be strong to be a hero or to motivate people :) I like how you said you might just let it be and have toast if you want, I think having that attitude is going to be so much more effective at moving forward and getting what you want more quickly rather than fighting against yourself. I am trying this the next time I have a wobbly moment. Much love xox
But see you are a relatable hero! You not only show us what can be done, but that it can be done without being perfect! You also show us that you can get down, but then pick yourself back up and move forward. What makes a hero is not someone who is perfect and strong and never waivers, it's someone who IS NOT perfect and strong all the time, but can get back up on their feet after being knocked down! You show us every day that your a hero! You are someone we can relate to and look up to! Hang in there lovely lady! Sometimes if you are on your knees, it's not because your weak, your getting stronger! Sending lots of love!
I agree. I follow so many journeys and all I hear is roses and fairy floss. So when I have a bad day, week or month I feel worse because these people have their shit together. Lauren is as real as life gets and knowing this it makes my journey easier. I don't kick myself when I'm down because I now realise this journey is hard and there will be days like this.
+Mandy Johnson I wish there was a love button for this! :)
I'm sure I speak for many others when I say - your thumbnail alone (which looks like youre crying) concerned me and I immediately clicked because I CARE about you! Please feel okay to stay real - which includes your ups and your downs!
I'm so sorry you went through that. Applauding you for standing up for yourself. Ending a romanc is like a death...So feeling broken? Hell yeah! And it's awesomely healthy of you to allow yourself a...'fitness holiday'! I totally understand.
Your light is STILL shining within. It always is. Its in the dark times that we go withn. Within is where the wisdom is! There's a blessing in here, girlfriend!
Sending you much light n love
Gillian
KEEP SMILING AND KEEP POSTING PLEASE!THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WAITING FOR U AND YOUR HONESTY!❤
You are welcome Ariana x
I cried watching this, because it's so relatable.. I've been feeling useless, and worthless and like a bother to everyone around me lately. And even though it sucks that you feel that way, it's kind of nice to know that other people are going through the same. You're such a rolemodel to me, and how ever silly this sounds, it's kind of nice to see that you're only human too. I hope you feel better soon, and I think these kinds of things have a way of sorting themselves out. We just need to get out shit together, and we'll be fine. I'm rooting for you girl
Hi Lauren. Thank you for your honesty and for being so open about what you are feeling. People who give to others all the time, need a break every now and then. Like breathing - you need to inhale so you can exhale. You need encouragement to enable you to give encouragement.
NEVER apologize for who you are or what you feel. Own your feelings. If they are negative, own them and work through them. Not facing those feelings will stop you from working through them. When you come out the other side, you will look back and realize how much stronger you are after the experience. (I was going to say 'how much you have grown', but then considering that your channel is about weight LOSS, I didn't think it appropriate.)
I live in South Africa, and I just wanted to let you know that you are touching lives around the world. And the reason you can make a huge difference for other people is BECAUSE we can relate to you.
You rock, sista!! Don't stop!!!
Thank you so much for this video, you have no idea how much I can relate to you and your feelings. I am a new subscriber and in just two days you have inspired me, not only to be healthier but to give myself permission to be myself and feel my feelings. Love you and Thank you!!
Sorry to see your going through it hunni.
I'm really struggling with eating well & weight loss but I joined a running club in January & it gave me a massive boost. I hated running before joining but the running club has changed me. I'm hoping food will follow !
You can find your 'thing' and you will get your mojo back. Good luck lovely 💖
I've been insta-stalking you for a long while now and always had the intent of watching your channel. This is the first video that I watched. I need this because I feel in the same place. I am just stuck and I am not myself. I am shutting down, everyone has noticed. I use the word "yep" all the time and that's me shutting down.
I don't need a hero, I need someone that I can relate to and know that I am not alone.
You have the most beautiful skin!! I love the view of the trees :) :) hope you are feeling better xox
Thank you Katie x
Lauren, all I can say is WELCOME BACK! I subscribed long ago because I saw in you a sensitive and vulnerable girl, someone exactly like me that was going through all I was. You gave me so much motivation for my weight loss journey (and I still need more)..but then I lost you, I have to be honest, in the vlogs where I felt you were trying to hide your real feeligs and weaknesses. what you were told was absolutely untrue! Because people want to see someone they can relate to, they need to feel that they are not alone. At least I do.
I have so much to say, though I won't say it all Lauren. I love that you managed to still show us your sense of humour in this video. It's why I first subbed to you.
I was a little overweight. Then lost it and started inspiring others. Then gained half it back. It happens, we are who we are. If you love food, you love food. It's just about making the right choices and you know that.
I'm glad you found that friend who is going to make you feel better. So often those are the relationships that last a lifetime. Without the drama and chaos. My hubby is just my best friend. Simple as that. He's the one I want to text when something amazing happens in the day. Simple as that.
You are amazing and that lady who said you are the most real fitness person in IG is spot on. Who would find a false smile heroic to watch?. I definitely want to be someone who is relatable yet still inspiring. you are going through what so many of us go through. Life lessons.
Thankfully, when I turned 30 I just had my twins so plenty to keep me focused, yet as a teen I wanted to own a Vauxhall sporty car (forgot the name) and when I turned 30 they were out of production :) Funny young me. I struggled turning 20, thought I had to grow up. Yet at 46, I'm as big a child as my teenage twins! And I'm not afraid to show it on my youtube channel either!
You're just amazing. Simple as that xoxo
Lauren I just started watching your videos recently. I love you and all your videos. I have learned so much from you. You are truly an inspiration for me. I am just now 2 weeks into my journey and you are helping me to keep going. Keep your head up beautiful, you are helping so many people. Much love and hugs from Maryland, USA
Lauren, it sounds like you're focusing on all the things that aren't right in your life. I am sure you've heard the saying 'Where focus goes, energy flows' so if we're focusing on the neg we're going to bring more of that about. You've achieved some incredible things (I've watched your videos from day one but this is the first time I've commented) you're obviously an incredibly positive person and we all have our down days, but until you focus and be thankful and show gratitude for all the you have and all that you have achieved they will never be room in your life for anything greater! 💕 Please don't think my comments are judgy, or patronising, hopefully helpful ( I am a fully trained life coach and have seen many people in your position) 😘
1. he did you a favour
2. stop being SO hard on yourself
3. keep on beating those demons
4. you are such a funny, , honest, pretty, no-bullshit kind of a woman - a true role model! a NORMAL woman!
5. feeling unaccomplished at 30? same to A LOT of us thirtysomethings. it's okay an it's going to get even better.
6. enjoy eating crap, don't overdo it but at the same time don't criticize yourself for it. your body wants some comfort so comfort it
7. good luck in your new relationship, we all want to be loved and happy with ourselves, so in the words of the ever wise justin bieber - go and love yourself (in the best way imaginable!)
keep on rockin lauren!!
YES!! You quoted The Biebs! Amazing comment, thank you so much xxx
Thank you! This means so much to me, I love your realness and that means all your ups and downs. I don't know if you realize it but when you post these videos I feel like you're helping people. It's like an open invitation to confront ourselves, talk about our own issues, and fix them. Its almost like a giant group therapy session. Anyways, i've babbled on enough and I just really want you to know how thankful I am for this and having a real hero to relate to and look up to,
Love ya loads Lauren ♡♡♡
I'm right there with you. I was doing great a few weeks ago, and 1 even changed everything. I think sometimes we have to fall a little to appreciate how extraordinary we can be when we get back on track. We'll both get there. 💜💜💜
You are inspiring and genuine. You don't even know how much your videos have helped me get really motivated I now walk to a gym 5 times a week. I eat clean and I am feel better than ever
Frankly I have plenty of heros, role models, inspiring people to look up to ... my pitfall is feeling alone in my failures. Your realness and openness IS what inspires me. it shows me imperfect days are okay as long as you keep moving forward. please don't take the realness away.
You are an inspiration because you are real. good days, bad days, all days you are you. I think everyone who struggles with weight loss has bad days. I know you won't let them keep being bad days, you'll find your motivation and get back on track. We believe in you.
i know this is an old post but i just wanted to say please dont ever be sorry for expressing your emotions.. your an inspiration.. keep going.. you are helping me xx
You'll be ok girl! You deserve a break! That's a lot to go through! Love your channel! We know you'll get back to it when your ready!!
You gave us a motivation, so it's time for us to return motivation. Go girl!!! We are with you!
Lauren I love you! You're always inspirational whether you're emotional or positive, you're REAL!! Watching your vids pushed me to change myself for the better. You are a hero for all of us who struggle with not only weight gain and loss, but with the emotional connections to food which most fitness vloggers do not speak about. You're amazing. Girl, if you want toast eat toast! Just chalk it up to a bad day and start again tomorrow. Good luck with your new love interest 😍❤️✌🏻️
A hero for me, at least in the capacity of health and self-improvement, is someone who is honest and bares it all and talks about their warts and mistakes and everything bad or ugly that no one wants to talk about. Because, as you said, it makes you feel less alone. I "fell off the bandwagon" this week and needed to see this video to know that it's ok that I did that and that all you need to do is make yourself do what you know is best and you'll get back into the swing of things. Thank you!
I can relate to all but the dating. this was me during the first five months of this year. lack of motivation plus lack of eating anything remotely healthy plus personal losses .... I know you know you are worth FAR MORE than a sack of potatoes ... and that you're getting back on track here in July. thank you for keeping it real, for not putting on a happy false front. nothing is lonelier than depression so being able to see that someone else is in a similar boat and seeing how they cope is beyond valuable. thank you.
You are always my hero whether you're having a breakdown or not, don't listen to anyone but yourself. You are successful because you're authentic, we love you at every stage your at, please accept our love and appreciation, you are forever special
A real hero is someone who is real. I am now a loyal follower/subscriber. Thank you for sharing your journey (ups & downs).
You are welcome Amber, thank you for watching x
Thanks for being so open and for sharing your journey. Just 2 cents from a stranger looking in (all said with in a caring voice)...I find when someone betrays me it is devastating. However, it is not near as crushing as when I realize that I have betrayed myself, when I don't listen to myself/intuition, it's like I must have not trusted myself enough to listen to "me". It's kind of a similar feeling you have when you're overweight and doing things you know you shouldn't but you don't listen to yourself and you know in the end it isn't for the best and you think about all that time and energy. You've come such a long way with your weight loss/maintenance journey and your find that you still have this trust issue with yourself - it can be very crushing. Because we are like "why why didn't I listen to myself, I knew all along" - once again all that time and energy. Just remember we don't need to have someone else confirm a bad situation/lie etc we just need to Trust and Value our own intuition and discernment. You're great, believe in all of you! BTW Love your instagram pics they're so very motivational:)
I'm a recent subscriber, this video being the first video of yours uploaded since I subscribed. The reason I subscribed wasn't just because you had a fantastic weight loss, but the reality of the up's and downs that follow weight loss. Knowing that it's not always happy clappy is a powerful inspiration as it lets others know that it's not always easy but won't always be like this.
Hopefully this spell will pass for you, and you'll be back to a happier place soon.
Thank you so much Rhiannon, welcome to my channel
You are a hero for all of us that struggle every day with our body image. You put yourself out there for everyone to see your so real and I'm able to relate to you to see that it is possible to become more then just a mixed up mess.I no longer feel like I'm on this rollercoaster ride all alone some days your videos help me get through another day and I'm able to go on and know that at end of this storm there is a rainbow so Thank You Soooo very much your a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day
Being a source of inspiration does not mean you don't need inspiration as well. I so appreciate your honesty and love knowing I'm not the only one who gets down like this when I have a period of struggle.
Thank you Kaitlyn xx
You have to feel the way your feel and forget the rest. I appreciate your honesty. Keep working on you. Be blessed Lauren.
I love your videos and i am following your videos. You have made all i am starting to do make sense. i love the real life videos. Don't stop how you are doing this. I love your positive and motivated videos. Thank you for showing us your real life issues and how you overcome it one day at a time.
Lauren, I am sure alot of your followers will agree that we love your videos and follow you because you are raw, you are honest and you are real. Not because you are a hero. We can relate to you and your daily struggle with food and mental positivity. Dont feel you have to constantly be positive, its so hard to be positive all the time. We all have times where we just want to cry and if that is how you feel then let your videos and us your followers be your outlet. You are amazing and inspiring even when you feel like this. Remember you are not alone. (Sending you a massive hug) xx ps lovely to hear you have a man in your life, hope he makes you happy, you deserve it
I am a new subscriber and I just wanted to say that even though you are trying to be a positive role model, which you are, you are still human and it is good so see a real person being themselves. Everyone has bad days and you are such an inspiration! Keep your head up..."this too shall pass"
you are amazing lauren. men can be dogs and unfortunately it's happened to me as well. give yourself a break. turning 30 was a BIG deal for my too. you are so my hero. thank you for being you.!
Ugh I am struggling too. Last November I went strict paleo, quit drinking, worked out every day and lost 40lbs. At the end of February we lost our business to a fire and it shock me so hard I can't get myself back. I started drinking again which sent me in a downward spiral. Drinks lead to hangover and bad food and missed workouts. And I just can't freaking stop! Glad to see you being so real ❤️
Lauren, sweetheart! I have struggled with my weight forever and I'm at my lowest mentality wise and highest weight wise kind of. All I can say is I appreciate this video as I feel like i really understand and feel this way often. It's hard to be positive for me and I feel lost. I hope we both find out way
One thing which I have taken from this video is that, yes we all want a hero because we all want that feeling of being saved, knowing that everything will be ok. But.... what I have realised is that my hero is me, your hero is you, I am the only one that can save myself from a life of obesity, sadness and loneliness. I am the only one that can make small changes that will have a huge impact on my life. I am my own hero, a shit one right now, but take every day as it comes, we are all in this together!! Lauren, you are an amazing inspiration and you should never forget that!!
Thank you Heather
Love you Lauren!!! I look up to you and admire you strength as well as your weaknesses. We are all human. Keep your head up! 💙
I appreciate you sharing even when you didn't feel like it. Yes, we want a hero, which you have been, but someone who is willing to be vulnerable and letting us into your world and showing us you still stuggle at times makes you even more of a hero to me! As selfish as it sounds, it makes me feel less alone. So, thank you very much for sharing. Now, stop being hard on yourself for not being so motivated. Sometimes we need to be a "sack of potatoes!" As long as that sack doesn't stay around too long. I think sharing this video and recognizing the difficulties you have faced recently is part of you getting past this hump! You are beautiful and inspiring and I am sending positive vibes (and balls) your way!!
Don't ever apologize for having feelings about something! I think showing vulnerability is extremely heroic - no one is perfect, but a lot of people try to only present that version to others to keep the facade up. That doesn't do anyone any favors. Thanks for sharing. :)
Thank you :)
Sending you warmth and positivity from Toronto Lauren - people are here because of who you are, not what you think you need to pretend to be.
Thank you Jerome
You are a rock star you can over come the negative in your life. You are a very big inspiration in my life.
Aww Debbie, Thank you x
Just wanted to say you have no idea how supportive & inspirational you are without even knowing it - including in this video! Thank you for being so honest, I rarely comment but I watch all of your videos and genuinely think we are incredibly similiar in outlook on life, to me you are therefore relatable AND a hero, can for sure be both! Keep going, keep the chin up! Sometimes in weeks/months like it seems you're having, I just jot down a list of all the good things yet to come (some of which you mentioned here) for the rest of year, and it just helps to keep my mind fixed on the bigger picture rather than stuck in my own head! Good things could obviously be anything from targets to celebrations to holidays to trying new recipes or finding a new exercise you love! Also, if I'm as much of a trooper and look as gorgeous as you when I'm 30 I'll be a happy chap. Much love X
Liv, I love this idea of making a list, I am going to do it now
Lauren, I needed to hear this. Thank you. I find such strength in your videos. Mostly because of your honesty.
Thank you for being REAL!!! Being relatable IS being a hero.
You are Brittany
You have all the right to feel like you do...no matter if its good or bad.
By showing all the sites of you, you're givin your viewers everything they need - the truth!
The truth is that old patterns of emotional or eating habits aren't gone just by the fact that one lost weight.
It's a life journey.
Beeing good to yourself or beeif honest that you arent able beeing good to yourself is the best thing you can do to yourself AND your viewers. I really apreciate your honesty.
Thats exactely the kind of hero-ine I want! :)
Glad you're back! Thanks for sharing Lauren. Sorry youve been feeling down, I went thru that a few weeks ago! ughh. We all have those days unfortunately. I dread turning 27 in August myself. thanks again for keeping it real!
Thank you so much Justin. I am back on track
Sweet Lauren, You are right where you should be...life in all its ups and downs is a process...never linear. You need a break and let me tell you that old bf did not deserve you or may I say you deserve so much better. Sounds like you've got that now and I just bet it's only going to get better from here. You've learned so much, helped so many people, and now it's time for Miss Lauren to spread her wings and fly. ...You help others feel there pain...I had a daughter like you once. She was killed in an automobile accident and buried on her sixteenth birthday...I bet she would have been a lot like you. Keep on keeping on sweet Lauren. God bless and never changed...your loved just the way you are inside and out. Love, Effie from WV USA
I'm gonna give ya some tough love as you did in a video once, based on what you put out in your videos it feels like too much of your identity is wrapped up in your food/your weight/your s/o and I think that's why you seem to have such a up and down emotional thing going. Everyone has their bad patches of course and you of course are free to share them with your viewers, but what I see is a pattern of feeling down because of food/weight/boys then uploading a breakdown video fishing for praise to bring you back up again. And you do deserve praise and support, you are amazing and put out such great content. It just makes me sad that I see you struggling with these issues and just repeating the same coping strategy and not actually breaking through it. Not because you need to be a hero and should strive to be better but because you have given so much by creating the content and following you have that you DESERVE to break through it. You deserve happiness and freedom. Please don't take this in a negative light, I have nothing but respect for you, and you have helped me start my weight loss journey and I owe you a lot.
You are someone to look up to and you are showing us that we can have our ups and downs like many others
You are amazing Lauren! You can be vulnerable and real and in turn that in and of itself is a heroic act! Especially when this world doesn't want anyone to be their TRUE selves. You have inspired so many people including me, but I hope you always remember that no matter your weight or what you look like you should be SO proud of yourself based on EVERY aspect of your life. You are a champion!! The relationship you talked about with the new guy reminds me a lot of my husband and I. I wish the very best for you in this and ALL things!!
Lauren I had an emotional upset that resulted in me gaining back almost all of the 135 pounds I had lost. Don't be like me because it is so so hard to lose it again! Talk it out! Exercise it out! YOU know yourself better than anyone! Find a fix and rock it! And as to the public wanting a hero....there is a truth is that...but all hero's have difficulties. We need someone that is like us....that struggles and still can find a solution and have success! I think making more videos would be good for the venting....but you know yourself best! I send hugs and love and really really hope that soon you will turn the corner and get back on the road with a bit of experience that will allow you to help so many people!....And I can't disagree more that you have nothing to give. I would love to pick your brain and see what wisdom you have to offer me. Thirty wasn't rough for me ...but fifty sure was...you have to have to have to concentrate on the day your in and the day to come and not on the woulda's coulda's, shoulda's! Hugs!
Honestly I feel like this is one of my favourite videos from you. It's real and so raw. We all feel like this and honestly it's ok. We need to talk and cry about these things with ourselves so we can just let it all out of our systems, so we can just grow and find some of that inner peace so we can then take those next steps with a more positive mind set to move forward. And it is bloody hard to do that! But on the positive side life is a journey with bumps and twists in the road, nobody has a straight path and the beautiful thing about that is. It allows up to discover ourselves, meet and keep the right people in our lives and find out what we individually want for ourselves. So Lauren all I can say to you is, you eat those potatos and you drink some wine, and when you are happy and you know in your heart you are ready to continue on your journey you do it, and we will all be here with you. - Jessica
I truly believe that your body is screaming for you not to be so severe with yourself. First of all, it's natural for our body to want to hang on to our fat. It's a comfort to it!! So it's so good that you're taking a much-needed break from all your severity, and everything will be ok, and you'll feel so refreshed and feel like eating healthy again. This is your life's journey. You will have breakdown, like a flat tire. It happens. It's so good that you vent out here. We're all alike! We all have a lot of the same struggles! We love to eat! Hugs to you, Lauren!
By the way - thank you for coming to us with your tearful truth! You have given others, who care for you, the opportunity to GIVE to YOU!
"This too shall pass".
We dont want you to be our hero. I follow you for your realness. Dont change and dont be so hard on yourself. We all go thru these down times. The up times are coming! Much love fellow Taurean XXX
I love this quote. Thank you for the strength x
💕 Hello Lauren!!! 💕
At a Super LOW this last week-end, at my highest weight ever, I found one of U'r videos, on a night when I just couldn't sleep.
❤ I Love U'r Videos!!! ❤
Watching a number of U'r videos got me to make a video of my own, the 1st this year. Last year I'd lost 25lbs, posted 3 UA-cam Videos, & was off to a promising start, when I fell away from a support group, & tried going to a few local Vegan evens. Although not a Vegan, I loved the Inspiration towards Healthy Vegetables. Result??? I went on that same Downward Spiral!!!
Beyond that, my live-in Beau of 3 years, left me at the end of Nov '16... For a Family in Australia he'd Never told me about!!! SO GLAD U'R DOING THIS!!! ☆ DO KEEP IT UP!!!!
💕 Much Luv!!! 💕
C* (Constance in Berkeley, California)
Sending you all of the big balls!!! :P Keep your chin up love. You're only human. We all have bad days, bad weeks, bad years. I do appreciate that you show your vulnerable side occasionally. We don't need a hero 100% of the time. I hope that we inspire you just as much as you inspire us. That's what it's all about. Just keep going on the best you can. I'm rooting for you :)
Thank you so much for being so honest, I feel exactly the same at the moment, I try to cheat the whole vegan health thing by eating vegan junk and just a ridiculous amount I honestly can't stop eating, it's more in my head than anything and my self esteem is so low it gets really hard to be positive and remain motivated, but videos like this remind me I'm not the only one going through some thing like this.
Keep going! Never give up! Vegan girls rock!
Your perfect the way you are - don't change yourself for ANYONE. your videos are such a big help thank you xx
Thank you Rahima
We are all here. Like gathered at a sleep over or out for coffee listening to what's troubling you and providing support for you! That's what friends (virtual or not) do!
Love this honey, thank you x
All the best hero stories are the ones we can relate to. If we didn't have struggles in life, we would be blind to the truly wonderful things when they happen. You'll pull through. You're so courageous, Lauren. Your honesty shows that. Everyone stumbles, but you pick yourself up again and keep going. That is heroic.
Thank you Corinna, I'll be back in no time
Lauren,
I am a recent subscriber who one late night of insomnia feeling just like you found you on youtube. I thought then yeah she really gets it. I see some other videos and they are like I did it and now I am all awesome...good for you other people but this is the real world and you Lauren are the real thing. What that guy did to you was awful, but I recall a video of yours that said you don't want toxic people such as that in your life. We all have our demons and they are all dealt with differently with all of us. I admire that you show us that we are okay to lose control once in a while too. You are a very strong woman with a lot of determination when you put your mind too it.You have shown us that. Please forgive me for making that assumption solely on your videos, but for what I have seen I feel like it is to your benefit to be done with that toxic person from your life.When one door closes another opens and you can never travel in the adventure if you only stand still and watch. Unfortunately, not every adventure in our journey ends happily. That is when we try it again and do it better next time. I have been fighting with my weight all through my 20's and 30's. I am still fighting with it and hope someday to have a story like yours. It is because of you saying you got pissed off enough at how you were that I have now went from a 300lbs to 290lbs. You showed me that I had to actually reach my bottom. You kicked my ass into gear. I hate personal training sessions, but that is part of it. My weight loss is not much and it hasn't been easy but I always think when I am struggling I think Lauren believes in being able to help people and I need to believe that I can also help me too so I can someday help people like her. We all have our struggles in life and I respect the fact that you don't cover up the hard times. I guess I want to say that you do inspire us good or bad days because it is real life. Thank you for being honest and posting this week. Keep fighting, Keep being kind to yourself, and Keep being Lauren for us :)
You are awesome and your many subscribers believe in you whether you're a hero or a really awesome person who struggles just like all of us. Don't forget your okay to have your off days we love you for those too ;) Hang in there girl and we will be here when you pick yourself back up to see you smiling again.
Darci, what a beautiful comment! You are so right about my toxic people video, this stupid thing is, I was so deep in the situation that I didnt realise how toxic he was being!
Congratulations on your brilliant weight loss so far, I believe in you every step of the way. Just keep moving, think of me cheering you on
Dear Lauren, everyone deserves an off day, dont beat yourself up about it. You are a very strong woman to have achieved what you have done but not only that to continue to inspire the people that need that help is actually amazing. Be happy with yourself and enjoy your thirties as they go past way too quickly ( it only seemed like yesterday for me as I am now 40! but certainly dont feel it!) Just dont analyse every little thing as it seems you now have a great life, some wonderful supportive friends and fantastic family. Be grateful for that as some people dont have any of that support or love in their lives. Continue to be great and of course happy and I look forward to your next post as you really are inspiring me to change my life. I am only at the start as I am 20st when I should only really be 8 so I have a very long way to go! Keep smiling xxx
not hero's inspiration is what we need. You are my inspiration lauren so I am looking up to you and I'm sure many other people are also. they must be look how many people follow you. much love. BE YOU XXXXXXX
I love that you are human and don't have all the answers. This is is part of the process. You decided to put health first in your life, not your relationships and your career and I feel you made the right choice. Your just feeling the fallout. People latch onto you because of your high energy and tenacity. These are just jealous people that want to F with you because they have nothing.Three steps forward, two steps back is life. I like the fact you don't take bull from anyone. You asked your audience a few months back about your possible career future. I won't go into detail here but you would make a great psychologist. I worked in the field 36 years so I know of which I speak. You are powerful and strong and what you have accomplished is nothing short of miraculous;one of the best roll models have seen. But if you give of yourself too much(big ego)you run the risk of burnout because you need a rescue from time to time. My suggestion is to hibernate, have a one week pity party, eat crap, call in sick, don't shower, watch funny movies with your real friends, no working out, no guilt, and no blogging LLL site. Then in a week take yourself out for a week long holiday adventure and research your next step for the next awesome 30 years. Then come back to us when you'r ready ; we'll be waiting! Love, Judy the jbrwok
You don't need to change! You are my fav person on here and it is nice connecting with a real person. I will see you as inspiring no matter what!
Thank you so much Nija x
You're welcome! Hugs
Awww I just want to wrap you and give you a big hug!! I just saw your latest video and I know you are feeling better already.. but still. xxxxx
Aww thank you Maggy, I am fine :)