4 MONTHS ON SEMAGLUTIDE | Weight Loss at Age 49

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Let’s talk about my recent weight loss… not the first time I’ve lost and gained (and lost) weight on this channel - but the first time I’ve got the help of a drug to do it. Here’s my experience so far after 4 months taking semaglutide (the compounded version of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy).
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Compounded semaglutide is not without its risks. It is not FDA approved, and in fact, the FDA has warned about shady pharmacies taking shortcuts in production. "Patients should be aware that some products sold as 'semaglutide' may not contain the same active ingredient as FDA-approved semaglutide products and may be the salt formulations. Products containing these salts, such as semaglutide sodium and semaglutide acetate, have not been shown to be safe and effective."
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@melaniet270 2 ай бұрын

I'm on Mounjaro for my diabetes. My A1c went from 12.3 to 4.7. I've also lost 89 lbs. The freedom from the constant thoughts of food and the ability to do physical things that I couldn't before is such a relief.

@demee62 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! How long did it take to lose 89lbs?

@gabriellagrace4734 2 ай бұрын

Those things might be better than your side effects you will be facing from that poison

@lorrainespear1210 2 ай бұрын

An A1c of 12.3 is scary high for a diabetic. Getting that A1c down to below 5 is a major health benefit. @@gabriellagrace4734

@melaniecatchpole6024 2 ай бұрын

How long did it take you to lose 89 pounds ?? Congratulations!

@katarinasimeone1358 Ай бұрын

God bless!❤

@janisabbe5549 2 ай бұрын

This is me! Heavy enough to be shamed and judged but too healthy to get help with the weight! I am so happy for you. ❤

@goow 2 ай бұрын

UGHHHH yes it should not be this hard to get help!!!

@dogcrazy25 2 ай бұрын

I may go on one of these drugs. Type 2 sugar addict. I asked my primary care doc, she said yes go on the drug but ask the endocronologist for the rx for approval.

@angelasmith7603 Ай бұрын

I am doing Zepbound, and all you said is true. The food noise has stopped. I am thankful insurance is paying for it. Hope it continues.

@Januarywitch 26 күн бұрын

So true! My blood lab results are absolutely PERFECT, including my blood pressure and my cholesterol. I'm 49 yo. I walk everywhere, hate fast food (the smell🤮), used to ran marathons in my 30s. And yes, I'm overweight. My wonderful and beautiful friend eats like two young men, hates to walk and she's struggling with being too thin. We all are so different indeed.

@prateeksha4040 2 ай бұрын

I love how she is able to express what many of us have been going through. Gaining weight is just not bad habits or lack of control. It's like a disease that some people can't get rid of.

@loyisog4795 2 күн бұрын

It is definitely a disease. Society wants to shame people for obesity, as if people would choose to be obese with so much stigma that comes with that. Some people have underlying issues that makes it difficult to maintain a healthy weight

@DLF1122 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations. I am so happy this is working for you. Keep up the good work. Insurance companies seem to prefer to pay for sick people than for keeping people healthy.

@kathyb72 2 ай бұрын

Amen!! Boggles the mind.

@whereisleigh 2 ай бұрын

That’s a fact! My health has improved so much since I found Dr Anthony Chaffee here on KZfaq! Love his videos!

@crystalheartstar 2 ай бұрын

There's more money to be made in keeping people sick, than in preventative medicine.

@tibisayhuerta 2 ай бұрын

THIS!! ❤

@yvonnesmith2578 2 ай бұрын

That’s the American way!

@playsintraffic2 2 ай бұрын

"Food Noise" - that's it. Exactly.

@heatherbakken1936 2 ай бұрын

100%!!!!

@Heather_A1 2 ай бұрын

Okay, hard truth time. Type II, high bp, high resting pulse rate, arthritic knees, herniated discs, degenerative changes that are happening way too fast in my spine and I have to have nerves treated with electricity, radio ablation, so it kills the nerve and gives me about 8 months without such heinous amounts of pain that I cannot sit/stand/lay down to sleep/be comfortable in ANY position for years. I began Ozempic and lost nearly 90 lbs in a year, I have lost another 37 pounds since January and am now not taking any diabetic meds, no more blood pressure meds, better resting pulse, better moving, better all over. It has been an invaluable tool in letting me work at this and letting me be stronger when it comes to the food grazing and emotional eating I had been doing for years. Some do not do well on these types of meds but I have been one of the very lucky ones and have been successful in loosing without rebounding like I did with every other 'diet' I had tried since I was a teenager. Glad you are having good results too and I hope you are able to continue the therapy that has worked for you!

@MyUsername156 2 ай бұрын

wow that's phenomenal! amazing that you were able to find something that worked so well for you.

@Heather_A1 2 ай бұрын

@MyUsername156 I think so too!

@MsAmelia65 2 ай бұрын

So happy for you!

@brianne571 2 ай бұрын

Are you taking any glp 1 at all fir maintenance? If so how much? Keep up the good work!

@Mail4Lisa 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations,I understand how you feel! This medication has changed my life as well ❤❤❤

@veronicanunez1936 2 ай бұрын

I have been on Wegovey for a month and a half. I have lost 20 lbs and have had no side effects. I really was getting worried at first about getting adequate nutrition but I’ve been able to focus on protein and eliminate fast and processed foods. This is the best thing that happened for my health. I have nothing bad to say about it. I want to lose 40 more pounds that I just have not been able to do on willpower alone. I too, am sick of the yo-yo dieting and the uncontrollable gluttony. Thank God for this drug.

@MonicaLeiton 2 ай бұрын

You described that so well I went through gastric bypass 12 years ago and that part of my brain is still not off, the one thing that bothers me is that most people don't understand being overweight your whole life is because you have a problem in your brain... eating when you dont feel hunger and just exactly like you said! After watching an ad. I have come to name it as a food addiction, you just cant stop eating or just eat like a normal person. Congrats on your improved health and weight loss!

@tiffanyhanson3701 2 ай бұрын

Another thing people don’t understand is that one person with food noise may only be eating the equivalent of 100 more calories than a thin person, or perhaps even 100 less calories than that thin person. But 90% of those thin people feel superior to the person that is struggling.

@UntangledTreasures 2 ай бұрын

I’m on it too! My doctor put me on it! I lost 38 lbs in about 7 months. So I’m at 199 pounds. I was so thrilled to finally reach 199! I’m diabetic too. It’s helped enormously with keeping my sugars stable. It keeps me from feeling hungry all the time. You explained it very well the way our brain works without the med and with the med! Exactly how it is with me too!

@goow 2 ай бұрын

YOU MADE IT TO THE ONES!!! I can't even imagine seeing 199 again. It's been about 13 years.

@toriw.5220 2 ай бұрын

This made me cry. I’m so happy for you! I had a brother who suffered from weight issues and food noise his entire life. Ultimately leading to diabetes, many other health issues and eventually losing his ability to walk. His weight was so high he could no longer walk and was bed ridden and eventually lost his life to a stroke. These medications were NEVER offered to him! I’m so pissed and sad because it never should have ended that way for him. He lived for food because he couldn’t stop the noise. Even his vacations revolved around where he was going to eat. I miss my broth but so damn happy for you!!!! Our healthcare system sucks!

@goow 2 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. It shouldn't be this hard to get what essentially ends up being life-saving medication.

@toriw.5220 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and Amen to that!

@marylove7898 22 күн бұрын

@@goow very true !

@B.Beddingfield 8 сағат бұрын

I’m still just shocked that you’re 49, you look no older than maybe 30! Also, The way your cat is looking at you is so precious. She clearly loves you so very much ❤❤

@midtownbrownstyle321 2 ай бұрын

Food noise: I can’t believe how much time and mental energy I used to spend planning what I was going to eat for lunch or dinner. I have so much more time now and more money! My food budget is sooo much smaller. Thanks for speaking out about this. I talk about it a lot on my socials because there’s so much disinformation out there. Plus, so many people hide that they are taking it for fear of judgement.

@prairie8356 2 ай бұрын

The fact insurance companies have absolutely any say in these choices is both infuriating and ridiculous. This is between you and your doctor.

@mati261000 Ай бұрын

Insurance companies have a say in every test we do. Itś preposterous that we need to be okayed by an idiot at the IC rather than our own Drs. I don´t know when the power was taken away...........but the Drs. allowed it.

@balletsing3908 2 ай бұрын

Awesome ! You look great ! Good for you deciding to take the compound!

@juliemcmahan1207 2 ай бұрын

Oh Shelly, I cried right along with you during this video. I SO wish doctors would understand that being overweight has nothing to do with self control. Our health system seriously needs an overhaul, and I KNOW you can help! You're an inspiration to SO many. xoxo

@CoffeeWithMae 2 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for posting and talking about this! I can't tell you how helpful it is.

@kathrynrussell7492 2 ай бұрын

Great information, Shelly! Thanks for your transparency and objectivity. And good for you for prioritizing your health!

@926kissthis 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and being so vulnerable! So excited for you!

@4fron4 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm learning so much.

@lt_nugget 15 күн бұрын

You are very pretty and your makeup is perfect! Congrats on the weight loss.

@goow 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Seoulsearch616 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on your health journey! 🥰💐🌹

@aliciapaul132 2 ай бұрын

I’m SO happy for you Shelly! I look forward to update videos and following you on your journey!

@LeeDee5 2 ай бұрын

What and eye-opening video. I wish you the best Shelly!

@kulimalia2678 Ай бұрын

I needed all of your words. I feel less alone now.

@annebkgardmadsen983 2 ай бұрын

You make so much sense, thank you ❤️❤️❤️. This is a kind, clever and generous video. You are pure and just lovely. Greetings from Denmark.

@andreadixon4054 2 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT video! Very informative. Thank you so much for putting this video up for public viewing. Congrats on your progress, too!

@lamostracocodrila 2 ай бұрын

thanks a lot for sharing your exoerience and been so homest about it. Wishing you the best ❤

@sincerelyrae1 2 ай бұрын

This is the best review of the medication I have seen on KZfaq. Thank you! So many of my worries about starting Semaglutide, you addressed.

@_dewinther 2 ай бұрын

Big congrats, such a good testimony! Blessings 💖💖💖

@DaniellePutt 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video and all the information ❣️❣️❣️ You are wonderful ❤️

@christubbs2614 2 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing your story. I can relate to you so much. Food noises are always there. This is inspirational and so helpful for me!

@lightfragmentsauracle 2 ай бұрын

I can tell you are an authentic person and it's refreshing.

@PookieK 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for being so open and willing to share your story. You’re amazing!

@toniwhite7671 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations. Thank you for your video and sharing your experience with us. ❤ I hope to be on the journey with you one day.

@theoriginalmrs.d538 2 ай бұрын

Good for you! Health is wealth. I think you’re so smart to take control and make changes before you have an irreversible diagnosis. I’ll be here to celebrate you reaching your goal!!

@moniquedeguia-jones5570 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your truth and your journey. ❤️

@simplyme922 2 ай бұрын

Dyslipidemia is high cholesterol. You explain the food noise brain talk issues so well.

@cogit8able Ай бұрын

Also high triglycerides.

@janettehale3109 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations Shelly!! I am so happy you’ve found something that is working for you!!! Stay positive, you got this!!!!!!

@nian60 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. 💖

@rosariogallardo4970 2 ай бұрын

I can relate to EVERYTHING you've talked about. Glad you're here sharing this with us. congrats on your weight less

@stacilee7074 2 ай бұрын

This resonates with me so much. I hope insurance gets with it! You are doing great, I really appreciate all the info,!

@sherrytilton5945 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the excellent video. Have been considering this and nice to hear from someone who is taking it.

@harpoO3 2 ай бұрын

Shelly, thank you for this video. I’ve never had food noise in my brain. That sounds like a nightmare & I’m so sorry you have been living with it. So glad this is helping you now. Please keep us posted on how it’s going for you. This has been very educational, I must say. Also, I am mad with you about insurance companies & the FDA, etc. Always looking forward to your next video!💜

@evy911e4 2 ай бұрын

Wow, I can't believe how this whole video describes exactly what I have gone through and have felt. Especially food noise. Thank u for articulating what we go through. ❤

@LdowL1234 2 ай бұрын

The food noise issue is real and tough and I’m glad people are learning more about it!

@lindalove7193 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your success and I wish you well on your continued journey. You deserve all the happiness your heart and hands can hold and then some.

@Ninkopi 2 ай бұрын

I love this for you. Health comes first, do what you gotta do 🥰

@melaniew8805 2 ай бұрын

Shelly that was an amazing video and I learned so much and appreciate you going into so much depth and your struggles over the years. I don’t know if it’s still a thing but you used to be able to appeal an insurance company’s denial of an Rx and you may want to try that as you’ve got the words and passion to make a good case for yourself. Please keep us informed as you go through this process.

@SuperPrincessKB Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your story and the way you tell it. The food noise is my biggest issue.

@kellilyons8881 2 ай бұрын

Love the research! I think ur spot on with the obsession. Just like any other addiction. So happy for u!

@mgromz 2 ай бұрын

Shelly, I’m so proud of you. Keep up the excellent work!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@evonheffken6552 2 ай бұрын

Shelley, I’m very glad that this path is working out for you. Thanks so much for being vulnerable and honest about your experience and your struggles with food. I appreciate getting to know influencers in a more well-rounded capacity than only ever having the conversation be about makeup, skincare, etc. I would be interested in hearing another update as you get further along in your weight loss journey as well.

@shellyolson4641 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your very personal life experience with us. The information you have provided will help others.

@MinaLobo 2 ай бұрын

Shelly, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing all of this. I teared up every time you did. I'm so glad you've found something to help you, and I hope you can continue with it for as long as you need/want. 💖

@beckycoheley 12 күн бұрын

Great information!

@SuzyKim84 2 ай бұрын

*_I’m so glad U found something that is helping u get to ur healthiest. Keep on, keep it on! Cheers to a happy, healthy BMI!_* 💪🤓🥳❤️👍

@brightfitchic3141 2 ай бұрын

Great video - very informative. Thank you! ❤

@viviantaunton9783 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for being so candid and explaining everything so well. You look great and keep at it. I am 63 and was on Ozempic for about 8 months. Lost 20 lbs and wondered why not more. I was pre diabetic when prescribed hoping it would lower my A1C. It never did. Everyone is different for sure. It wasn't until the last two months, I was very much worried about some pains I had on the left side of my stomach that would stick around. I decided then, nope, not going to continue. There is a risk for Pancreatitis and was very fearful of that. Keep in touch with your body, it will tell you things you've maybe never heard before. As far as my weight loss, well it's just about back with exception of about 8 lbs. But, I've not been very good at watching what I eat. Keep going and thanks again for putting yourself out there, it's brace and I honor you for that.

@cindyms.1237 2 ай бұрын

I'm so happy that this is working for you. You look beautiful no matter what your weight is.

@rebeccanguyenasher8427 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing💕🙏

@dgilbreth1 2 ай бұрын

I’m so so happy to see you being so real, vulnerable and authentic. So happy for you that you’re prioritizing health. You are so beautiful inside and out ❤

@hbarlaam 2 ай бұрын

I thought you looked slimmer! I'm glad this is working for you. Thank you for sharing all this info. It's going to help a lot of people.

@jennichandler151 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! So much of what you said hit home for me as well. I'm starting this journey today, and just hearing what you had to say makes it so much better!

@goow 2 ай бұрын

You've got this, Jenni!!!!

@mikellejasmer2213 Ай бұрын

Watching your video to see your experience with the peptide ..Your eyeshadow make up is pretty and your cat is adorable 🤩 Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts.You are really great at explaining the journey / experience that makes it relatable.

@lorraineelliott1546 2 ай бұрын

It’s so brave of you Shelly to share all this with everyone. I’m sure it will help many people make their own decision about this drug. I wish you all the success in the world. You are a beautiful soul inside and out . I was quite emotional with you. Xxx

@Sharon-hd8fg 2 ай бұрын

You explained the brains role in eating very well. Thank you for opening up your heart as well as the medical side of the drug. You very vulnerable in this video. I'm in Australia and we have a great health care system compared to America. I wish you all the best and can only imagine the freeing feeling your brain must be feeling lots of love ♥️

@trishabee2229 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic. I hope it works well and you can maintain for ever

@julierocks1971 2 ай бұрын

Awww your kitty is cute, thank you for sharing I just started Semaglutide this week.I will be following you.

@goow 2 ай бұрын

Congrats, Julie - we've got this!!!

@lovecoley1765 5 күн бұрын

This was so wonderful and informative ❤ thank you for your honesty and your humorous personality!!

@colleenh6657 2 ай бұрын

Great video!

@YourNextStep1234 2 ай бұрын

I love your channel. I love your cat in the video. I love how transparent and relatable you are!!!

@tamid2225 2 ай бұрын

Me too!

@micheleg81 2 ай бұрын

Oh Shelly, I’m so happy for you!! I can see what this means to you. I too have been on a rollercoaster with my weight all my life, and have a Mom which has much to say about it. 😢 I don’t know that I would be a candidate at all, but I sure understand the constant connection with food and have struggled on and off over the years. I do know that when I’m thinner, eat healthier and am more active, I’m truly happier and feel so good. Why can’t I remember that feeling and not gain it back? Looking forward to updates. I hope all goes the way you want it to, with the drug being available and the FDA leaving things as is indefinitely. 😊

@Turtle-Furr 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love love love that you created this video and shared with us. I'm a 100% GLP-1 Advocate! As I too am currently on Tirzepatide and it's been absolutely a blessing to my health. Again thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤❤

@darcey3696 2 ай бұрын

Hi Shelley ! dyslipidemia is elevated cholesterol. I am happy that you're having good results!

@rebeccastigall5497 2 ай бұрын

Shelly, you're awesome! I started zepbound for the sane reasons - I'm currently healthy and want to prevent those health-related issues as I age. But, listening to you talk about joint pain, that can also be a sign of declining hormones as we approach menopause, so make sure you're replacing what you've lost as you enter menopause. I follow Angie Hot and Flashy and Menopause Taylor, in addition to others, and I'm learning a ton about how to protect my health during and after menopause. ❤

@kaceycurran2723 2 ай бұрын

"Food Noise" That says it all. I related to a lot of things you said, everything really. This video was a big help. Thank you for sharing your journey and experience. I'm waiting for my compound to arrive in the mail with a company in NY. Fingers crossed!

@goow Ай бұрын

Best of luck, Kacey! We've got this!!!

@annabanana0197 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the great information :)

@cindystewart121 2 ай бұрын

🎉Congratulations Shelly🎉 I am going to talk to my doctor again about this medication. Everything you described about your brain on food is also my experiences, it can be scary. Shelly I wish you the best on this weight loss journey so Take Care and I will see you in your next video.💕🐈‍⬛

@brendatravis248 2 ай бұрын

May you find a calm mind. My daughter struggles with the same issues and she also hears the “food talk” in her head. It plays a tempting song in her mind everyday! Wishing you the very best in your weight loss journey ❤

@irishannonorcutt757 2 ай бұрын

I cried a little bit with you. And I'm so happy for you and your brain that you've experienced this change. I've been gaining weight steadily for the past 10 years. My brain isn't my problem, my problem is a debilitating fatigue that is part of having MS. I've been fighting with my insurance company for almost 5 years because they will not cover 2 drugs that are options I would like to TRY to see if they would work but I don't meet the "criteria" for coverage. I understand your irritation/anger with they whole system. I share your bafflement about why I'm not allowed to try a drug to PREVENT ever meeting the criteria that would qualify me for the drug. Congrats on taking the risk, the weight loss, and being proactive about your health and preventing major health issues.

@anitahitchcock3971 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all of your wonderful research! Most appreciated. I lost weight several years back and it came off quick with keto/carnivore and fasting. But truthfully couldn’t get below 150 pounds. So I tried harder and exercised no luck!! So I started Semiglutide this past week and dropped 4 pounds, no struggle and only side effect was fatigue and had to nap. I feel encouraged again! I do pay myself like you it would be pointless with insurance. So thanks again and will subscribe to your channel

@pegalou5785 2 ай бұрын

Super good explanation of how food is in your brain. Exactly how I feel. I know better but cannot stop. I have lost hundreds of pounds in my life. I work super hard just to Not gain any more weight! Ian so happy this is working for you!

@mary251986 Ай бұрын

I love how honest you are i appreciate you 🥰💯

@kerrynelson1000 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us. I hope we get updates along the way🙂

@goow 2 ай бұрын

Yep I will definitely keep you all posted (including if I ever go off of it and why). But I hope I'm not making that video any time soon!

@WhitneyShaleen 2 ай бұрын

I love listening to this, could really relate with my Ozempic journey except I’m bedbound/disabled and you lost a lot of weight on it, good for you hun! :)

@niccarra4992 2 ай бұрын

I am so glad that I came across your video today. I feel so heard and understood, I never could find the words to explain my ‘relationship’ with food and reasons why the typical diets just never worked long term. Weight Watchers (the worst one for me), Atkins, Keto, gluten free, dairy free, etc.. I wish you the very best along this journey and truly appreciate this very informative video!

@brookmiller1600 2 ай бұрын

I have never nodded yes so much in a video. I'm on zepbound, the food freedom is amazing. This video literally could be me talking. Thanks for sharing!

@TheTriciaLife Ай бұрын

Yes I love your words Food Freedom!

@calixhica 2 ай бұрын

Wishing you all the best. I started about 5 months ago and really haven't lost much weight but I am diabetic and it has helped my blood sugar numbers. It is disgusting how expensive it is.

@sandral5086 2 ай бұрын

I loved your comments about “food noise” and willpower

@Noychooz 2 ай бұрын

You are a 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 You are such an inspiration. I wish you ONLY the best health, best experience(s) and just general awesomeness. love ya, girl

@SharrellKline 2 ай бұрын

I am finally comfortable knowing and admitting that I'm a carb/sugar addict. That is a different animal than an overeater who is a volume eater but not an addict. Addiction is an entirely different animal and must be approached differently. Your current treatment is treating the addict in you and that's why it's working for you. I'm so happy you have found it. I'm not in the US so I don't have access to those drugs but at least now I understand I have to face addition and treat it without drugs.

@JULES_784 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much for sharing your story. I cried watching this because I’ve been there. I’ve lost 30+ pounds multiple times throughout my adulthood, but it’s not sustainable. And people would tell me that I did it once so I could do it again, but they don’t understand the struggle. so, thank you! ❤

@kristieandjeff2720 8 күн бұрын

New subscriber here 👋 I just stumbled across one of your makeup video's earlier and have been binge watching all of your video's ever since 😁 You have gorgeous skin and I love that lip color you have on in this video. I am also 49yo and am really glad I found your channel. Congratulations on the weight loss, you look fabulous 🎉

@metallichick69 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty, I'm seriously thinking about trying one of these drugs & your post has helped me move a little closer in deciding 😊

@amyguerrero4 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@reneklein6049 2 ай бұрын

Hi Shelly. Congratulations. I'm so happy for you finding this drug that works for you. I feel and hear your frustration with insurance companies. Like you, don't get me started. Thankfully, you were lucky enough to find a dr willing to help you. And I know you'd do your research to find the best way to obtain the drug. You have such a wonderful, positive attitude. I'm glad that it's turned down the food noises in your head. I did see Jaime French's video on her experience. I felt awful for her. You are such an amazing person and I admire you for sharing your experience. I'm sure that you've given many people hope when they thought they had none. I just adore you, and I wish you much continued success on your journey. Lots of love. Oh, hi sweet Ziva! ❤️❤️😘🐈‍⬛

@goow 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Rene!!

@anneogden1819 2 ай бұрын

You explained the brain and food noise so well. Truth!!🎉

@alyssapowers2948 2 ай бұрын

You’re amazing!!!

@chloewright9561 2 ай бұрын

what a wonderful video

@elegant6868 2 ай бұрын

Shelley, I just turned 76 this week. Last year I woke up . Having struggled with weight for 40 plus years, I suddenly said "enough." I put myself on a rather strict diet with lots of veggies. Down 45 pounds , I am liking my body for the first time in years. Like you, I prioritize being healthy the most. As I told a friend recently, "if not now, when?" If this had not worked, I would be doing what you have done. I am proud of your progress, your research, your determination to do what is best for you.