Contrave before and after 1 month video diary

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Contrave before and after 1 month video diary
This is a video diary of my experience with Contrave use along with Contrave side effects. I wanted to document this in a weight loss vlog or weight loss video diary to look back on but also to let others know about my experience with Contrave medication.
I was inspired to give this medication a try after watching this video by Jill Perry-Eising. I could relate so much to what she was saying. The video is called "I Lost 125 Pounds With Contrave" and here's the link if you'd like to check it out:
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@amydroughton9761 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a month in and I’ve lost 15lbs. I hope I keep losing. I feel awesome. I loved hearing this journey. ❤

@SimplyKatieAnn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, Amy! Just remember...you're amazing just as you are, at any weight. I've learned that unconditional love for ourselves/our bodies is key to feeling our best, no matter what size we are. I encourage you (if you haven't already) to focus on self-love as the number one thing on your journey as opposed to just weight loss. Good luck to you! 🥰

@veenessa2540 Жыл бұрын

15 pounds that's awesome I hope I lose that much

@dancingaround413 4 жыл бұрын

My doctor has actually recommended this to me!!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Emmie Adams it’s made a big difference for me!

@silviatinytrancer5741 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Today is my first day and my doctor put me on 2 pills 2x a day, no side effects so far.

@nicolefuentes596 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this! I weighed myself I’m on day 4 and the scale hasn’t changed. I’m going to start doing intermittent fasting and drinking atleast 100 ounces of water a day. Thank you for posting this!

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Nicole! It's definitely not a quick fix. I think the key is finding ways for us to live happily without feeling deprived when it comes to food. For me, diets and restriction caused me to binge. Making small changes until they become easy seems to be working better for me and listening to my body more than I ever have. I've realized for me it's a mind, body, soul thing. If it wasn't, I wouldn't have to constantly lose the same 30-50 pounds. I would lose it and keep it off. I wish you all the best of luck on your journey! I hope you keep me updated on your progress! :)

@christibernard1037 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful share. Welcome back 🤗❤️✨

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Christina Bernard ❤️💜❤️💜❤️

@MichaelPluszek 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I just found your channel, and I subscribed right away. Thank you for sharing here.

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Pluszek thanks for stopping by! 😊

@martinec.4672 3 жыл бұрын

Dear KatieAnn Thank you for your videos :) Had my prescription for weeks not taking it , being scared of the hundreds reviews I read and you gave me a lot of confidence just the way you are telling your story , very simple , honest , thank you for sharing this it is so much encouraging, I will keep watching your videos to look at it again right before I start my journey. You’re a great inspiration for me . Take care and you’re doing fantastic :)

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

Martine, thank you so much for everything you said. It means so much! I'm still trying to find my way, but I'm more on the right path than I've ever been, regardless of where my weight is. I wish you the best on your journey!

@savannalynn1731 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your video, I am starting this tomorrow. Thank you for sharing

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏

@klasssiladie1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story/ journey with others! I will be starting this and you inspired me!

@SimplyKatieAnn Жыл бұрын

It's definitely a process and I know I'm not the only one who struggles with these things, so I wanted to share. I wish you ALL the best starting your journey!

@delladream_ 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful and I love your videos thanks for making these

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you find them helpful! :)

@toyjohnson83 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I have been researching and contemplating for so long! I was so worried about side effects. I know everyone s different but your video is definitely reassuring! Great to see a REAL, TRUE account of your experience with this medication. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

YAY! I'm so glad you found me! I felt the same way before I started it. And I wasn't sure if I should put a video out there, but I was really hoping I could reach out to people just like you and be able to talk about it and support each other. So, do you think you're gonna try? Please keep me updated!

@mintyworld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m starting this medication next week. Love how real you are. Keep it up.

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And good luck starting. I'd love to hear how you do on it!

@lizziefashionlover 3 жыл бұрын

Update

@mariebishop 4 жыл бұрын

I have missed you

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Marie Bishop I’m still waiting for a new video from you. I’ll be on it like white on rice!! 🤣

@mariebishop 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn I don't think there will be any more videos from me my lovely xx

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

@@mariebishop boo-hoo :(

@gianesmentalstate6424 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! You are awesome!!!!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you so much for watching and also for commenting. It's someone like you who re-inspires me to keep going! Thank you for that!!

@renae9199 Жыл бұрын

Your video is very relatable. ❤ I just started contrave along with intermittent fasting on Thursday and I'm already noticing positive changes

@SimplyKatieAnn Жыл бұрын

Hey, Renae! So good to hear from you! 😊

@Realbenski75 6 ай бұрын

You are so fun to listen to!

@SimplyKatieAnn 6 ай бұрын

😀😊

@christinecordero896 3 жыл бұрын

I am on my first week of Contrave. Listening to your video at the end made me cry cause it’s exactly how I feel. I’ve hated myself for feeling that way. Thank you

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. This means so much to me and really hits my heart and I always get a little teary-eyed when I hear that someone else is out there who GETS IT. This is sooooo not easy. I was nervous to even share this journey, but at the same time, THIS is what made me do it. I wanted the connection and to also know that there's someone else out there struggling. I am so excited for you in your first week. I 100% believe this med helped me change my mindset and I can't believe now how much time I wasted on what diet did I have to go on next. PLEASE keep in touch! I want to be here for you every step of the way!

@christinecordero896 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn did you ever continue your Contrave journey? I see that your videos stopped so I wondered. :-)

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinecordero896 yes I’m still taking it. I’ve made update videos that I put in this playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLv5Ism_uvSyZIJbPeqNC_hW95uJn1Ye8v with a fairly recent update video ☺️

@rachaelthompson6411 4 жыл бұрын

I've stumbled across this video in my search to see other people's successes on contrave. My Dr offered it to me and I pondered it for a while...the cost was a huge factor...but I decided to give it a month's trial. Almost as soon as I took the first tablet I didn't crave anything. I thought it couldn't be real, must be psychological....but the change has been amazing and it's so good to not want to eat all the time.. and to be proud of my food choices! I lost 5.5kg in the first month and there is no way I'm stopping it! I've got another 45kg to go to get to a healthy weight and it feels like I might actually be able to do it!! Thankyou for this video, it was just what I needed. I'm so glad to see you have had success as well!!!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Rachael! I was scanning through my comments and noticed this one never posted! I am so sorry! I'm wanting to create a supportive community here and I dropped the ball. Whoopsie!! But besides all that, I am SOOOO excited to hear about your experience so far. Isn't it crazy how you can actually see the psychological shift happening and feel almost confused about it? Like you said, is this for real?? I would so something in the beginning, like skipping the Taco Bell INSTANTLY, and then couldn't figure out how that happened. That's never happened before when it comes to a drive-thru and fast food! I would always get something. After that happened, I was convinced this was going to work for me long-term. This was going to be it. FINALLY. And based on what you're saying YOU CAN DO THIS, TOO! Not you "might actually be able to do it" you CAN DO IT!! And WILL DO IT! I feel a little emotional right now, feeling like I finally have found people that understand what I've been going through for so long. Years upon years. Thank you for commenting and I would LOVE an update since this was from a month ago :)

@1Elicitg 3 жыл бұрын

Hi how’s the pills going? Any feedback if u still using I’m thinking of using this. Thanks

@stephaniep7566 Жыл бұрын

This was an awesome review. I am on day 4 and have already lost 4lbs. You sound so much like me with the food addiction. I also have lost the urge to snack. I am a bit nervous to go up to 2 pills, but also ready to shed more pounds.

@SimplyKatieAnn Жыл бұрын

Hey, Stephanie! I've been learning so much since that first couple months of taking Contrave. I wish you the best of luck!

@michelletaylor8277 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Katie!!!! I’m on day 6 of Contrave. I saw Jill’s video first and now yours. I’m interested in your experience.

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Michelle! So glad you popped over here after Jill's video. Her story just hit me, like, SHE GETS IT. I've felt like nobody really gets it around me, not that they don't care, but that their brain just doesn't work like mine when it comes to food and body image and all that. How's it been for you so far after 6 days? Side effects? I've posted a couple more update videos after this one if you wanna check them out, too. I posted my latest one yesterday :)

@bestbest7937 2 жыл бұрын

No words to say thank you Dr have given me prescription I was so worried

@SimplyKatieAnn 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 💕

@keaortiz3073 4 жыл бұрын

Hello my name is Kea.O. I came across ur videos and others..I just ordered my contrave and hopeing to see results like yours ..I will continue to follow u for ur updates and hopeing you can help me as well.. Thanks for ur vlogs and keep me posted..🤗

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Kea! I'm getting ready to post my latest update. I'd love to hear how you do on it, too! Thank you for commenting. It's nice to hear feedback :)

@SimplyAretha 10 ай бұрын

Hey, haven’t seen your videos for a while. I just started a version of this medication. I had to get it separated so it was covered. My nausea has been bad, I even puked on my third day. Will have to try the peppermint.

@SimplyKatieAnn 9 ай бұрын

Hey! Yeah, I'm way overdue for some updates and new videos. It's on the list and will happen soon! It definitely had some side effects of "yuck" feeling. I remember feeling nauseous in the afternoon time a little bit in the begining. I always have peppermint handy! It's probably my favorite and most used essential oil 😊

@deannamaraschin6971 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video Katie and I'm so proud of you for sharing! I have a genuine question though. You were already having such good results with 1 pill in the morning and then you added the pill in the afternoon and things were also going very well. Is there a reason why you had to add the 2nd pill am/pm (4 pills per day), esp. since that is when you started getting side-effects? Do you think you would be getting as good results on just 2 pills total per day?

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Deanna Maraschin thank you, Deanna! When I talked to my doctor about it, she said the side effects will lessen, which they have. I really want this to help me long term, so I wanted to get to the full dose. But, I would think one could back off if adding pills doesn’t help and just makes them feel worse and if they feel they are getting enough benefit from less pills (after they talk to their doctor, of course). I just really want to follow the prescription exactly. #rulefollower #Ineedthistowork

@deannamaraschin6971 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn Haha, I get it, I'm also a #rulefollower! I'm relieved to hear that your body has adjusted to the full dose and that everything is going so well. Thinking back to what you said in your video, I have this weird thing where the LAST bite of food tastes the best! So I'll eat a cupcake and that final bite is pure heaven so of course, I eat another one. I never get that "I'm bored with how this tastes so let me stop" feeling. It's the first I've heard of Contrave so this medicine fascinates me to no end. Thanks again for sharing your story!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Deanna Maraschin that’s interesting! I’m glad I don’t have the last bite tastes best. That would be more difficult I think for me to break. I’m doing well readjusting and really hearing when I’m satisfied and not overeat. It’s crazy how this medication can do all this.

@KimA67. Жыл бұрын

KatieAnn ... BIG HELLO & HUG from Toronto, Canada. I just came across your video and wondered how you are doing?

@SimplyKatieAnn Жыл бұрын

Hey, Kimberly! I'm doing well! I have some neat things in store for this channel and that definitely includes some updates on where I'm at with my health journey :)

@KimA67. Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn Great!! I'm aiming at loosing 40 lb. Your an inspiration woman. Many thanks!

@KimA67. Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn As well the I AM PROCOLMATIONS A DAILY EFFECTIVE PRAYER .. I LOVE IT .. CAN YOU POST ON THIS VIDEO SO I CAN PRINT OUT? MANY THANKS.🙏🙏🙏🙏

@SimplyKatieAnn Жыл бұрын

@@KimA67. If you have an email, I can send it to you? my email is katie@simplykatieann.com if you want to send me a message 😊

@jgoetz123 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. My dr just prescribed this. I’ve got 90lbs to loose and have no luck. I do overeat so I’m hoping this will really help. Nervous about side effects and if it works so nice to hear actual point of view. Makes me hopeful

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

The worst of the side effects (which weren't really that bad) didn't last that long. Now, the side effects are just here and there but mostly gone. I'd love to hear how you do!

@EastsideLegend1 2 жыл бұрын

How did contrave work for you? Update? Thank you!

@jgoetz123 2 жыл бұрын

@@EastsideLegend1 45lbs lost. I had to take a break cause I got dental work and had to take pain meds. No side effects after few weeks.

@EastsideLegend1 2 жыл бұрын

@@jgoetz123 wow ! Congratulations! That’s awesome. How long did it take to lose 45 pounds? Thanks you for your response

@veenessa2540 Жыл бұрын

I'm on day 2 and I have no appetite before I was craving sweets all the time it's crazy how this pill works. Before also I would drink alcohol a lot . I have no desire to drink a beer 🍺 my friend told me well that's good because that's what was making me gain weight was beer she said now I'm going to lose a lot of weight I hope so

@runwitvision47 Жыл бұрын

That is really what the drug is designed for. It is a opioid and alcohol blocker. Even if you drank you wouldn't even feel it. Lol.

@paeroa6833 4 жыл бұрын

This is how I felt on phentermine but I’m at the point where it’s no longer having this effect anymore so I’m seeing my doctor on Monday about the possibility of going onto Contrave. I’m hopeful that it’ll do the same thing as phentermine over a longer period of time.

@kellyeskobar9 4 жыл бұрын

Paeroa 68 what kind of doctor do you see? My doc won’t prescribe me anything 😏

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

I'm following up with my doctor next week and will post an update, but I'm curious what your doctor told you? Did you start Contrave? Sorry, I see you posted a month ago, but for some reason I don't always see my comments. Looking forward to hearing from you to see how you're doing!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Kelly, my family doctor prescribed it for me.

@SJ-qq6xu 10 ай бұрын

⁠@@kellyeskobar9I discovered a bariatric / weight loss clinic inside my local hospital . The clinic has prescribed me Phentermine , ozempic , wegovy and Contrave. They’ve checked my blood levels and obtained an ekg to make sure it’s ok to take these meds . I receive vitamin b12 injections . I was also prescribed vitamin d for a deficiency which has changed my life .

@kellyburns1077 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing. I enjoyed your video, and I will watch the others. I emailed my doctor to see about trying Contrave. I have done Phentermine and didn't loose, also tried this other one called Diethylpropin also nothing. I wish you and everyone on this journey Success!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Kelly Moya Simien thank you, Kelly! What did your doctor say? I would love to hear how you’re doing!

@kellyburns1077 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn well I picked up the script yesterday. I'm kinda nervous to start it.

@mckenna9489 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get phentrimine from? I thaught it was banned?

@01Foreverhis 4 жыл бұрын

My doctor prescribed it , can’t wait to try it because I was looking into phentermine at first . What do you eat during the day ? Breakfast , lunch , and dinner wise ?

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I have no set eating plan as far as a "diet" goes. That's the best part about this for me. I'm losing weight without "dieting." It's all about how much you eat. Generally speaking, I'm eating about half of what I used to eat. So if I ate 2 pieces of toast and 2 or 3 sausage links for breakfast, I only eat 1 piece of toast and 1-2 sausage links. And then most days I don't really eat lunch, maybe a handful of trail mix or something. Then, dinner varies but, again, it's about half of what I would normally eat. It's not about starving yourself, but once you start paying attention (which this medicine helps with) you'll see how much you were eating before and realize it was way too much. It will just happen "naturally." At least, that's how my experience has been :) I can't wait to hear how you do!! Keep me posted!

@01Foreverhis 4 жыл бұрын

Simply KatieAnn thank you so much 😊 I’ll keep you posted

@collectivelight 4 жыл бұрын

Good review! I actually never heard of this medication before but it seems to work pretty well based on your results. I might have mentioned before but I actually have the opposite problem being underweight and not able to gain weight. It gets me thinking, if they can make a medication to curb appetite, I wonder if they can do the reverse to make one that increases appetite?

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! They do make medication to increase appetite. I've been a medical transcriptionist for years and I know I've typed it before. Just can't think of the name...and this medicine is definitely changing my thought patterns around food in a good way and I believe is going to help me figure this out. It's been a lifelong battle. Thanks for watching!! And if I run across the name of that medication, I'll let you know :)

@collectivelight 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn Thanks. I've heard increased appetite is sometimes a side effect of medications but never saw one designed for it. I will have to look into it.

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

collectivelight hmm, maybe. It would be worth it to look into. Let me know what you find 😊

@VeronicaTess87 3 жыл бұрын

They do, it’s called weed lol

@paytonmcdaniel5453 2 жыл бұрын

Try marijuana!

@alisicarobin87 4 жыл бұрын

I just started today ..I actually threw up I think I over ate..but you have gave me hope I was ready to stop

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

alisicarobin87 it definitely makes me sick if I overeat, especially in the beginning. But that’s the beauty of it because you start to see how much you’re really eating and realize it’s too much. And the side effects lessen and pretty much go away. Stick with it!

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

I posted a video of how I was doing after 6 weeks or so if you wanna check that out too 😊

@alisicarobin87 4 жыл бұрын

I did you ...I'll stick with for this month before I make my conclusion I'm 234

@itssusanne 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I’m just starting this medication and it definitely does make me feel nauseated. Did you find it important to eat something when you took the medication? I was told to eat something low in fat when taking it, and to avoid fat two hours before and two hours after taking your pills. Did you take any anti-nauseating medication? Also I see you started taking it a couple of years ago just wonder where you’re at today?

@SimplyKatieAnn 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I take it right before I eat in the morning. I usually have to take all medication or vitamins with food or I end up having an upset stomach. I agree that high fat foods seem to aggravate more when I was at the full dose of Contrave, so it's something to be mindful of. I just did an update video of where I'm at right now. Here's the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oquFn5N11NLbeqc.html Thanks for stopping by and I wish you all the best on your Contrave journey! :)

@xosomelikeithot Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyKatieAnn did you still take vitamin or herbs while taking contrave ?

@mckenna9489 2 жыл бұрын

Where can i get this does it have to be subscribed by a dr?

@SimplyKatieAnn 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mckenna! It does have to be prescribed by a doctor.

@charmar9212 4 жыл бұрын

Hiya, after watching your video I have decided to give it a go! Are you still taking this? Do you feel like it’s still making a difference?

@SimplyKatieAnn 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Char!! I'm so sorry, I just saw this comment! Please forgive me. I really want to be responsive and supportive to everyone here. I am still taking Contrave and just posted an update video yesterday. It's making a HUGE difference. For the first time ever in my adult life (or even back to teenage years) trying to lose weight, I'm confident I will get to a healthy weight. Did you start taking it yet?

@chanelraath2693 2 жыл бұрын

Im only finishing day 3, i get some nausea but its not normal nausea... makes me think of morning sickness. I train really hard as well. But i find that i want to eat or im hingry but then nothing sounds good. Its so wierd

@SimplyKatieAnn 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I get this, too....hungry but nothing sounds good. And it definitely can be a strong nausea for me at times when I'm up to the full dose of 2 in the morning and 2 at night.

@nickkenmill8364 3 жыл бұрын

When people give me trouble about my prescriptions because i am more of an all natural essential oil person, I respond with I am a modern hippy" OKAY".. Ps thanks for the video you are a beautiful Soul..

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

Modern hippy! I LOVE THAT!! I really truly believe there's a space where medicine and essential oils can co-exist. Heck, I guess if there's isn't, WE'RE CREATING ONE! 😂 Thank you so much for such a nice compliment! 🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕

@pearlsch9618 3 жыл бұрын

How many pds have people lost in a wk or a mth???

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

4.5 pounds the first week, 8 pounds the first month, 28 pounds in about 2 months

@cesarceja5637 3 жыл бұрын

It works really good the nausea is really bad though. Well at least for me. I am losing weight though

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

The nausea was really bad for me for a while, too. Glad to hear it's working for you!

@whitneyg8509 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask how long you have taken it? Success? Im thinking about asking my doctor to try this. I have a good load to lose and am hoping this would be helpful

@SimplyKatieAnn 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Whitney! I just uploaded my latest update video. Here's the link if you want to check it out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oquFn5N11NLbeqc.html I've been on it on and off for a couple years. My idea of success has shifted a bit since day one of starting it, which I talk a bit more about in this update video, too.

@helenalovelock1030 3 жыл бұрын

Did contrave make you feel calmer and more chilled ? Less anxious ?

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

It DEFINITELY makes me feel calmer. My mood overall has evened out a lot. I used to have terrible mood swings with anxiety mixed in. The Contrave has made a big difference for me as far as that goes.

@helenalovelock1030 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to try it. Thankyou for replying. How long will you take it for? Can it be long term?

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

@@helenalovelock1030 I know my doctor said it's safe for longer term use than some other medications, but I'm not sure how long she'll allow me to keep taking it. Actually more than the weight loss help, it's kept my moods stabilized sooooo much. So I'm not gonna be happy when and if I have to stop taking it. I have a followup with her in a couple weeks, so I'll keep you posted!

@helenalovelock1030 3 жыл бұрын

Katie Foster how long have you been taking contrave for now? And how is it doing ? Has it been good for you weight loss? Also how about depression? Do you still feel it’s helped with depression and anxiety ?

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

@Helena Lovelock I've been on it for about 35 weeks now. I've pretty much kept off the initial weight I lost in the first 6 or so weeks (almost 30 pounds). I've had my ups and downs and the medication has changed a bit as far as when I first started taking it. It's helping me more now with the anxiety/depression than ever. And I know this because I ran out and was waiting for my refill and my mood was HORRIBLE. The extreme mood swings and anxiety crept back in. It's also still helping me with my weight but I have to consciously pay more attention again. It's not like it was before starting it, but it's also not like in the beginning where the physical signs overpowered anything else (like nausea where I couldn't eat a lot). I want to stay on it as long as my doctor feels it's safe to. After that, I'm hoping I've created enough new pathways in my brain to keep it going.

@jeanniemarie9318 2 жыл бұрын

"Gotta not wear deodorant ... live in a van down by the river." 😂

@SimplyKatieAnn 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤪🤣 Just sayin'....

@graceblake5053 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't lost much weight at all. My doctor tells me to continue and I will see the results it's a bit sad as I thought I would have lost more

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

How long have you been taking it?

@graceblake5053 3 жыл бұрын

Since the end of December@@SimplyKatieAnn

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

@@graceblake5053 Has it helped you with anything? Does it curb your appetite? Has your relationship with food changed at all? My advice would be not to focus so much on what the scale says or how fast it's moving. Focus on the other things that are happening and the weight will follow naturally 😊

@graceblake5053 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I know your right I guess I should stop compearing myself with. Others I gill fuller quicker but the cravings are still strong @@SimplyKatieAnn

@SimplyKatieAnn 3 жыл бұрын

@@graceblake5053 It's natural for us to want to compare to others. I've been guilty of that, too. We have to remember that everyone's bodies are different. And it's not about being like someone else. You want to be the best version of YOU. And it's okay to have cravings. Don't deprive yourself of what you want. Otherwise, eventually you will break down and end up going into a food binge. If you have a craving, have half of what you normally would or a few bites. It's about learning long-term habits. Make 1 small change and do that until it becomes easy. Then add another small change. A small change can be about the cravings. Eat a few bites or half of what you normally would. Focus on when you are satisfied. I promise it will be sooner than you think. Aren't those first couple bites of whatever you're craving the best? When it doesn't taste as good as the first bite, stop eating. Then you know you're satisfied 😊