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This is HANDS DOWN the BEST video I've ever watched regarding taking steps to really lose weight. I identify with you sis! 💯. I weigh about 250, I'm 5'6 and sugar and flour are my triggers! I plan to re-watch this video every day until I finally feel like I have the consistency and momentum going to FINALLY get off the weight loss hamster wheel! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 💖

My wake call was when I got on the scale. I hit the number I never wanted to see which was 365. That was it! I have since lost 145. I have another 45 to go. But I am going to get there. And I am 58. My problem was I wasn't eating enough. Went on the Micheal Thurmond diet. And its been my best friend. Granted when you look up the diet. It seems very hard. But Its not. Yes I had to tweak it a little. I eat fish and chicken. I can't have meat. Do to Arthritis. But I love the diet. Like yours, you eat real food. Only if I eat chicken I can have a little starch. If I do eat meat then I add veggie's. It was 90 pounds in 4 months, just to start. Also eating every 2 hours. The rest came off after. The main thing is "Ya gotta do what makes your body happy." But by the way, You look wonderful. You have such a pretty face. You don't look a day over 27. God Bless! Have a great day!

2/1/2023…Enjoyed your video!! I recently did a 14 day challenge with no sugar and no empty carbs and boy am I thankful..it easily turned into a lifestyle change. Like you said once you get over the first 72 hours it gets easier. I no longer even crave sugar. It was done cold turkey so most definitely can be done! I leaned on my faith in Jesus for willpower, by his grace and his grace alone I’m healthier and happier 🙌🏾🙌🏾

I am 60 this year and I think I am going on Diet #36. (Well it feels that way anyway) And I know I have to lose weight. But having succeeded a number of times in the past, I know how hard and tedious it can be and I find myself putting off starting the process again. Of course now that I've injured my knee, it all of a sudden makes me mad that I didn't start the process before because maybe this injury might not have happened, and now it will be harder to lose weight. I know that I am supposed to love my body regardless - but it is the one positive way of thinking that I just don't believe myself saying. So wish me luck with this new round of eating.

Thank you for this! I gained 50lbs in 7 years. I’m right there with you sugar, flour and just junk.

Oh my. I’m so sorry she said that to you. There is never a need to be so cruel to anyone else. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

BOSS LADY!!! And you're gorgeous too....My weight gain stems from insomnia, not being able to adapt a healthy sleep pattern for a very long time, military, night shifts, totally sleep compromised....I'm working on myself right now on a very serious level....Thanks for the inspiration ❤️

I absolutely needed to watch this video. I watched it more than once! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I actually made it to the treadmill today and walked briskly for 30 mins. I wanted to go longer, but thought -baby steps! I don’t want to get injured and lose my hunger for fitness. I broke my foot years ago and it made me quit running and eating healthy. I feel a renewed sense of self worth and your videos have been helping me in my journey. ❤️

Your truth is similar to my truth, flour based foods are my weakness! But I’m committed to losing 50lbs and keeping it off. Love that your tips are practical! Btw that aunt was super rude.

New subscriber here - how can you have only 6000 subscribers?!? Your content and delivery is impeccable. You have such a great voice and demeanor. You’re a lot younger than me (I am 70), but I feel like we can be friends! I, too, I am on a healthy eating track. Sugar for me had the same negative affects - and once I start, I need to eat it all. One thing I noticed is my ankles don’t swell up and my skin generally looks better without all that sugar. And thank you for making a point about eating full fat. Fat fills you up and keeps you satisfied. No fat/no fat foods just add a lot of sugar to make them taste like something. 🌷

You're gorgeous! And I can absolutely relate, when I was bigger I really thought I was able to hide it because I was wearing baggy clothes but it's only when I started slimming down that I realised how bad it was 💀. Thank you for the tips, very practical.

OMG how dare she say that! I know the feeling too well...I hate that people feel so self entitled to say comments like that...I commend you for rising above it all and taking your life in your own hands. Love the advice of being honest with yourself....sometimes thats the hardest part. You have such good energy...you are light....whoever that EX is... HE & his family are MISSING OUT LOL!!!

I did similar to what you did. Started right at the beginning of COVID (I mean, where was I going? :-) I was sitting at home) I started at 253 lb and today I am 153 lb. I initially dropped 106 lb so, I am teetering between 148 and 153ish. But I did it slow. I started with low carb eating, cutting out the carbs and the sugar. I really didn't realize that cutting out the carbs meant cutting out sugar. It didn't dawn on me until Easter 2021. I baked a cake to take to an event, and I got ready to cut me a slice and I thought to myself you know I haven't ate a piece of cake in about 8 months.? It was a weird feeling but it was okay because by that point I had dropped almost 50 lb. And like you, I am 5 ft 6 in and I was thinking of getting down to about 170 lb. But in going low carb and cutting out the flour and the sugar I didn't realize that I was fasting as well as I'm not a breakfast eater. Everyday I was eating in a 12-hour window and I just stuck to that. Then 12 hours turned into 14 hours, turned into 15 hours, turned into 16 hours and that's kind of what I'm stuck at. I have an 8 hour eating window, and that puts me at eating about two meals per day. I do not count calories. I used to track but I no longer do that. I wish I could add a picture here for you to see because I've been tracking my progress, but one of my work study students said to me the other day you don't even look the same anymore :-). She wasn't saying it to be rude however I agree I don't. In my lifetime...In my lifetime I have never been a size 8... never. I am very comfortable with the way that I am. I'm simply sticking to what works, and living my new lifestyle. There are people who do not agree with how I have lost the weight, but that's okay. Because, I did not lose it quickly it has taken me approximately 2 years to do so. I feel great, now, I didn't have any health ailments but I like the fact that I can do 10 push-ups or 10 burpees without getting out of breath. Anyway, your story is inspiring. Keep up the great work!

Omg, you talking about your sugar addiction is EXACTLY how I am. I think about it nonstop and it’s exactly how you described. Wow. I don’t even recognize myself anymore. I look so puffy and i am extremely uncomfortable. Sugar is like a hard drug!

I was researching flour and sugar addiction and your video came up on my timeline. Spot on. I have struggled with this for most of my life but it intensified during para-menopause and now post. I did this two years ago and felt great but treated it like a diet not a lifestyle. Thanks for the emphasis on writing down what flour and sugar does to me. That was eye opening.

Thank you carla I am on a weight loss journey myself have lost 12 twelve pounds from 268 to 256 I'm 5ft4 and l am still going and even though this not my 1st time I'm realizing stuff I hadn't before and now I'm being very real with myself and I'm about to turn 67 years old and I want to stop all this knee pain I know it's my weight and I want to live a long time and get off blood pressure meds and watch my grandkids have they own families but mostly I want to feel good again and have energy to do things like go the park and even walk to the neighborhood store which not that far which I used to be able to do a decade earlier when I used to weigh far less. At that time I worked and then retired I didn't realize how active I was and how good that was for me. I'm finally changing my lifestyle..get moving and eat right and know what I got to avoid and stay away from. With me it's sugar and I'm an emotional eater. I'm facing it. Thank you Carla.

Your weight story is so close to mine, you got me in tears. Thank you for being so open and honest.

Loved this video. I totally relate to focusing on the lifestyle rather than trying to lose weight. It’s still something I am working on. Thank you 👍🏾

Thank for sharing. It's great to see women in their 40s who are trying to maintain / lose weight naturally and conquering the struggle.

When you said focus on the life not the weight, that really hit deep! Thanks for the video ❤

This is super helpful. I’ve watched a lot of videos on weight loss and it’s all the same diet strategies, you touch on mental health and focus on your mind set and that is what I needed to hear. Thank you! You did an amazing job explaining everything.

I'm on my weight loss journey -- again -- and this was such great information and inspiration! Thank you, Carlita!

I can't thank you enough. This video is my absolute favorite video. This video is exactly what I need to hear on repeat to heal my toxic relationship with food, body image, yo-yo dieting. Thank you very very much!!!!

So happy I just found your channel! Finally someone who is speaking my language! I’m ready. Ready to loose this 30lbs my way. You are a breath of fresh air and absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

I love the way you explain your tips. I had several 'ah ha' moments while listening!! Thank you for sharing your journey!

You’re gorgeous! You look so much younger… Health over everything is my mantra for my life… Congratulations on your health journey

This was the best video I have watched in years! Thank you for your candid and raw talk! I'm here to stay!!

Thank you…I needed to hear that…”be honest with yourself”. That is a hard one! Here I go…thanks for the inspiration! You are beautiful and congratulations on your lifestyle change!

I saw your kitchen declutter video today and subscribed immediately! You are an amazing woman, and I admire you for your determination to make your life work the best for you! I look forward to seeing more of your videos! God bless you for sharing your journey with all of us!

Love how the side effect of your new life is weight loss. That is awesome!

Thank you for sharing your life changing journey! I am at the beginning of my weight loss journey and yours is truly an inspiration and I so needed to see this. You're amazing thank you for sharing all your wisdom and process. 🙏🏾❤️

I just started watching your channel and I love your energy! Something that rings so true on my weight loss journey is the 3 Day Rule- this is absolutely accurate. If you can muscle through those 3 days things will get easier!

Thank you so much for your honesty Carla this is where the magic happens from our honesty to ourselves.

I completely understand where you are coming from!!! Thank you for making this video! I finally got my act together this year when my Doctor asked me what the he'll I was doing about my weight!!! That woke me up big time!!! I'm like you where carbs were and are a big trigger for me! Crackers, cookies, anything that had flour, and sugar too!! Stopped it all! I've lost weight, not as much as you but I have a goal and I am going to meet it!! Thank you so much for everything you are sharing!!❤ It helps so much!!❤❤❤

Good job Clair! You are so genuine! LOVE it! Thank you!

That's wonderful that you were able to get control of your food addiction. Many people don't take it serious, but it's as bad as any other addiction. Best Wishes!

The very best advise I’ve received in a long time.

This video was worth the 20 minutes. Those 10 tips were so helpful! I took notes! Can’t wait to start my journey. Super inspiring and real video!

Gosh Carla. Thank you so so much for these tips. I’ve been struggling for a long time & these will help a lot.💖

I absolutely loved this video! You're such a beautiful woman and you're very inspirational. I'm a sugar-addict and I'm going to seek out a support group for accountability!

I love your way of life and your mindset. You're such a sweet person. You have good energy around you.

I'm so glad that I found your channel. It's like you were speaking directly to me. I am an emotional eater. Food is a crutch that I run to when I can't handle the stress in my life. I am so tired of being in bondage to my emotions and food. The sweet foods help to numb any pain but only temporarily. I have tried so many things to lose weight and would lose some but gain it all back with even more added weight. The struggle is truly real. I really want change and am ready to do the work.I look forward to viewing more of your videos to learn more ways to getting back to the healthy person that I once was.

Love how sis put it. About the food addictions. Amen. For me, when my mom left my dad when i was 8, we lived the rest of our time in poverty and food was scarce. As o got older i developed a bad relationship with food where i "hoard" eat whenever there is a meal because subconsciously i think this might be my last full meal for a long while. So i developed the habit of over eating even though i haven't been in danger of not having enough food since I left my moms care. And having a naturally small frame, i never got into fitness or sports so i was already inactive. I thought sweating on purpose was gonna harm me. 😂😂😂 38 years old now, 2 kids later, and so many weight related health complications and mental health issues... im tired of being tired and feeling like life is on slow motion. Worked out and changed some eating habits and lost 6 lbs last month. I see results so i can't stop now. Lifestyle change, not weightloss. That is my goal.

I am going to start my battle against sugar and white flour tomorrow, thank you for this very inspirational video💖 Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

Ma’am… let me just say T H A N K Y O U for making this video lol. So relatable as a foodie. So relatable to someone who has struggled with weight, lost it, regained it, and now trying to lose and keep it off for good!

I understand, I am going through it too. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work. I hope one day I get there one day .

I love that, reinventing yourself!!

For me it's carbs or sugar + grain too. I'm not addicted in the way that I can't stop. But they are the ones I gain weight from, when eating them regularly. Bread for example. I'm from Germany, where the breadculture is very big..

Congratulations on the hard, dedicated and amazing journey to better health! Kudos to a fellow wheat junkie. Thank you for the tips and inspiration!

You look great and 170 is a very good goal.Even at 193 you look awesome way to go!

Thank you for posting your journey. I am looking forward to the rest of your videos!

I just want to say this is probably the best weight loss video I’ve watched! Outlining the steps that helped you was great, i will start with figuring out my “truth”. Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. I have been on my journey for a couple of months. I weigh 153 and my first goal is 135. Im only 5’. Though I carry this weight well from being athletic built but I am not comfortable in my own skin. I am trying to learn the steps of liking myself again. You are so inspiring and uplifting. I truly needed to hear this. Thank you again for your transparency. Blessings to you ❤️. Much love from SoCal.

Having gone through a lifestyle change to reverse pre diabetic sugar levels… I can say your tips are so spot on! And maintenance is absolutely a separate things especially through holidays and stressful times. Thanks so much for the video it’s a good reminder to get on track again.

Your story resonates with me so much. We have so many of the same struggles. The only difference is I don't have shame about my weight. I just know that I need to get healthier to be here as long as possible for my kids.

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a very long time! I struggle with chronic pain, as well. I could relate to just about every single thing you said. I was in my 40's too, 20 years ago!🤩 👩🏼👵🏻

You are the only person that to me I can completely relate with. You hit every step with honesty and real life experiences that are my same struggle. It’s not just about the outside physically for a true reinvention of one self. Doing the inward work as well has a complete over all life style benefit. 1st step “GET HONEST” …. I truly feel this will course correct my codependency of putting other first and increase my self worth by putting myself 1st so my self worth won’t be tied up in to how many many I can help. Thank you 🙏

Absolutely love these tips! I too am a sugar addict who needs to omit it from her diet completely. Thank you for sharing. Your story is very inspirational. 💜

Your intro talking about postpartum or 20 year olds is a hard relate. Love that you made this!

Thank you for this! What you say resonates so much! You are spot on about being honest with yourself. That is such an important step. Mental health is also a big player. If you don't address the why's of over-eating you set yourself up for failure. I took myself to a psychologist and we've been doing brainwave recursive therapy and Cognitive behavioural therapy and it's done wonders. I totally know that these options are not available to everyone, but even if you do self-analysis you're taking a step in the right direction. In January I had a physical and blood tests done, to find out I had high blood pressure (thanks COVID stress), high insulin (baked goodies I'm looking at you) and elevated cholesterol. My mom had a heart attack a few years back, so all this was the wake up call I desperately needed. Since January I've lost 8kg. It's been slow going and I have another 30kg to go. Sucks being 40+ and trying to lose weight, plus pesky pre-menopausal hormones.... It's not easy but I will get there. Please keep posting these inspirational videos

Good morning I am a year late but your video is totally a game changer. I have lost weight and gained it back because I tell myself one donut won't hurt, some rice won't etc but if you are addicted once is all it takes right. I love your honest and vulnerability to be very clear that it's Hard when the food makes you feel great. I wrote down everything you said. I already exercise but the food have me locked almost where at times I just can't break it but I will. Thank you so much. My goal is 150. Have a great day!!

Hello Carla , great video ! Thanks for keeping it real !! This is what I needed. Blessings

The ex-fiance's Auntie reminds me of the typical African Auntie. They have no problem making comments about one's weight but mostly it's a sign that one is not lacking or living in poverty. I had this one guy's Mum ask me when she 1st saw me what am I eating!? I told her kindly, "EVERYTHING!" 😁

You are speaking to my heart all the way across the U.S. in little east TN ❤️. I started my journey in late August 2020 after my son became sick with covid (he was fine,thank God) it just really hit me, I'm so unhealthy, this damn thing could take me out and I was 36 at the time, and just placating my anxiety and worries with massive quantities of sugar and fast food. I've not had fast food since end of August 2020, and I have tried so hard to better my health these past several months. It is true, cut the foods you know you are addicted to 👏👏👏. Love your videos ❤️

Delightful and timely surprise to find you speaking on this topic (found you on minimalist pack video.) Helpful tips for MANY situations (weight loss, prioritizing self care, establishing a healthy eating regimen.) SO HELPFUL!🙏🏻❤️🔥

God bless you. I love your honesty. You're speaking to every one of my issues. You're even super honest in your cleaning and purging videos. Your honesty is pure. Oh! I love the "new born baby...be super gentle with yourself" analogy.

One of the most sensible weight loss videos I've ever seen. Thank you so much for the motivation. Looking forward to seeing your other videos.

Im sooo happy I came across this video!! I developed such a crazy relationship with food to the point where I’d keep cooking and eating even if I wasn’t hungry. Constantly thinking about my next meal. Just eating and eating, it was scary. I FINALLY have control of my cravings and binge eating with intermittent fasting! It’s been changing!! 🙌🏾

Thank you!!! its like no one that I know understands the sugar and flour addiction and the struggle and here you say it just perfectly and I can tell that you GET it! thank you for the tips and encouragement!

I have watched this 20 times over the past two months 💕

New to your channel, you are a beautiful soul. Broke all 3 bones in my ankle 2 years ago and my weight has gone up and up since them I needed to here this. Have been getting rid of stuff because when you are my age you do not want to leave that burden for your kids which has helped get me up. But yes i love the sugar and bread. Thank you for doing this video.

I needed this right now 🥰 Thank you for sharing your pain and your progress

This is the best advice I have heard. Very down to earth and real. Thank you for your video.

I can’t thank you enough for this video…every bit of it was a personal message to me. I play it everyday to inspire me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

What a great video, I saw you on the Clutterbug podcast, so I'm watching some older videos. I can identify with your experience when a rude person made a negative comment about your weight on Thanksgiving. Something similar happened to me, some woman who I thought was a friend commented on my stomach. I pretty much cut her out of my life, but isn't it ironic that these rude people, in a mean way, call attention to a problem that we end up paying attention to and ultimately address by habit changes. It's like I really dispise these rude people, but at the same time, if it weren't for them, we wouldn't have a seed planted to give us a kick start on a path to better health.

What really intrigues me is what does and doesn't work for each person. The only time I really lost weight was with the calorie counting, it was motivating and such an instant gratification that I kept on it for a while. I don't like exercising especially intensely so watching what I eat is better for me. The IF is naturally how I eat, I hate breakfast and eating in the morning I always have so I use that to my advantage. The thing is what works for others didn't work for me and visa versa. One quote that I really had to learn to accept was, I didn't gain the weight over night it's not going to go away over night. Also it's like you said it has be a permanent decision to focus on being healthy vs a quick fix, which I thought ok I lost weight I'm good and went right back to my old ways and gained it back. I am so in agreement with you on knowing yourself and what the struggle is and how to avoid them. I spent so much time researching and trial and error I think this time I'm ready to start organizing my time and food areas and mind set to treat my body better so I can feel better, looking better will be the cherry on top.

This is the most honest video ever!!!!

Carla, you are such a vibe. I have so much peace listening to you.

I can relate to the sedation thing, I always can fall asleep so much better once I eat something. Maybe I do need to think about changing my eatting. Issue I have is significant who WON'T hear me when I say STOP getting me thing, food, decor, cloths, snacks, whatever it is, he feels like he's showing me he loves me. Go figure

Hi my name Is Dorcas after watching your videos i finally found a channel that I can actually relate to I hit that sub button so fast. I really needed to hear this I'm over 40 and its bout time I start being honest with my self.

I loved your video ! A few things that you said really made me think especially at the very end when you said that weight loss is the side effect of being healthy. That’s great , thanks so much . New subscriber.

I absolutely love all of your tips. You have effectively motivated me. You look great, keep up the healthy lifestyle, you're killing it 💪🏾

Really good video Carla, I needed this I have the same feeling about sugar when I eat it and I also feel the same about extreme diets they make me go off the rails. Thank you for the motivation. You rock and you’re looking great. I am happy to hear you’re not rushing things ❤️

Extremely helpful for my case studies. Congratulations Carla! (Sounds weird because I am a Carla as well) Continued success and blessings ❤🙏🏾

Thank you for confessing your sugar addiction. A lot of people deny that and it's a problem for a lot more than we know.

The struggle is real, ups and downs as always for me too. Thank you for posting, you have a calming and warm presence yet motivating and inspiring, thank you. Your videos helped me get through many hard days😘

I randomly found your video, and I tried that dress on in Target and looked like that at about 240, it's eerie. I'm on my journey, walking a lot, eating whole foods, stopped take out and sugar, down 20lbs. Keep it up😊

Absolutely I've gained weight again after losing a good amount of weight I stop the drinking now I am addicted to sugar but I got this I overcome everything I will overcome this sugar addiction 🙏🏽

This video really resonated with me! Thanks for keeping it real!

Excellent video! Thank you for posting. This was very encouraging and right where my mind is right now.

Awesome video Carla.. I'm a new subscriber and a fellow sugar/flour addict.. also in my 40s.. love your channel!

I share almost the exact same story from beginning to end and lost 80 pounds doing everything you shared, recipes and all except the squash lol💜

I like your energy and transparency. You gave actionable but manageable solutions.

Thanks for your transparency. Chocolate is my addiction, and I am committed to embracing my healthy best life.

Your voice is therapy to me Carla!! Love your videos! xo

You are gorgeous and your positive personality is very Unique! Love this video, Truth and honesty is big when it comes to weight loss. You Rock!☺️☺️☺️💞

Karla! Thank you for this video! I just came across your channel and have been watching several of your videos and this one resonates so much with me. I recently turned 40 and have baby weight to lose because hubby and I had a surprise 3rd child at 38. So as a new mom over 40 weight loss hits differently in so many ways and I don't want to diet and have been struggling with finding the long-term life style changes to make. Needless to say, I'll be using your tips to get real with myself.

Inspiring .. thank you! I can so relate to your ‘be honest’ points. And you look absolutely stunning, radiant and 15-20 years younger! I always feared I’d look older with weight loss. Seriously well done !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This is such GREAT advice! I've gained all my weight back after weight loss - and then some :( So starting the journey again is definitely feeling overwhelming. This was exactly the advice I needed to hear :) Thank you for sharing! Xx