When people say this is the "easy way out", taking medication, i say "Thank You!". Who wants to keep living life on hard mode all the time? If one thing in my life can go easier, so that i can spend time focusing on all the other hard things life has to offer, i'll take the "break" of stressing about weight loss in a heartbeat. They can live life on hard mode all they want to. I choose to cut myself some slack. Its been hard enough for so long trying to figure out this health/weight loss thing.

Don’t let people like that make you feel bad. Someone who has never dealt with food noise would NEVER understand. Her lack of empathy is apparent. This medication isn’t the easy way, you have to still make lifestyle changes and you have been! The “hard way” doesn’t make sense when there are tools to make it more efficient. I have absolutely no guilt or shame being on this medication because I know the profound impact it has had on my life. Jill, some people are so miserable that they can’t seem to see outside of themselves. Let her and everyone else with an issue do it the “right way” and they can keep struggling. You’re doing the best you can and I am happy to be here walking along this journey with you. ❤ #noguilt

In my opinion, Zepbound is not the easy way out. It is a tool. You don't owe anyone an explanation. There is no shame in taking steps to get healthy.

Block the haters. Some people like to find “fault” with everything. ❤

Hi Jill. This topic really hit home with me. I was SO afraid to tell people I am taking a medication for weight loss. My doctor recommended it, and my weight loss has helped to lower my blood pressure, FINALLY, to normal levels. Thank you for being a strong voice for so many of us, and also for your friendship. You are the BEST. 💕

One more point! If losing weight was easy, we would have all achieved our goals by now!!! So to the haters, be glad that you could care less if you eat and that your body doesn’t fight you every 0.1 lb of the way to your goal weight.

Jill sorry that you were made to feel that way! I am about to take my 3rd shot today I am a granny and so very grateful to live in this time. You are one of my favorites so humble and down to earth. I saw Sheril advising people to watch your channel and was very happy. I knew she was a smart one! I love your content and it’s always a surprise to see where you are😊. Don’t ever apologize for doing you, the heck with them . I also don’t have Facebook because I don’t have an interest in others judgement it’s a waste of my precious time!!! Take care

Jill, don’t be sorry for anything. You didn’t do anything wrong. We are living in a great time in medical and medicine breakthroughs. We are all fortunate to be here. These medications will be available to everyone as soon as the pharmaceutical manufacturers start producing enough to meet the demand, just like they produce enough Tylenol. Keep being you, and know that you’re a very inspirational beautiful lady, sharing your journey with us and we appreciate you doing that. Love you girl

I’m taking this for weight loss only. I have 30 pounds to lose and I’ve lost 20 on zepbound. I quit feeling bad because diabetes runs in my family and I want to get healthy and not develop it. After 3 months I’ve moved to 5mg. My doctor felt I was a good candidate and my insurance approved it. I can’t worry about what others think. I do have an autoimmune disease and this has helped so much.

🎉Congratulations on moving up in dose, I hope it goes well for you with limited side effects. 🎉 I personally enjoy tracking Macros, Workouts, and etc. I like the visual aspect of it, seeing what I need to change or continue doing. (I’m a visual learner 😊)

Thank you for sharing your experience, Jill! People react in crappy ways when they can hide behind a keyboard. The naysayers don’t understand that some of us experienced trauma as young people that resulted in turning to food. Diet and exercise alone don’t always work for us, even when combined with intense psychotherapy and other medical interventions. Overcoming trauma is hard, especially when food is involved, because we can’t just stop eating. This is where tools like Zepbound and Ozempic come in. For me, Zepbound has released me from my dependency on food to overcome my trauma for the very first time in my life. Dieting and exercise alone never did that for me, even when I did them for long periods of time. I was miserable, depressed, angry, and hungry all the time without Zepbound and I ultimately reverted and gained the weight back. With Zepbound I finally feel like I have a normal relationship with food. I eat when I’m hungry, I don’t think about food all day, and I don’t turn to food when I feel stressed. This all motivates me to eat healthy foods and develop healthy physical habits. People who have never been through trauma don’t understand that it takes special tools and a lot of different kinds of work to overcome it and live a healthy life. Different tools work for different people. I appreciate you sharing and being open about your journey! Thank you!

This is a great video. I have the mindset that if I don't do all the things (exercise, calorie counting,) after the meds,it will all come back. I would never troll or publicly judge anyone ever. However, I realized that I had been judging internally. I was talking to my adult son who decided in middle school that he was not going to be overweight and he completely changed his eating and exercise. He is 23 now and has maintained his decision his entire life. I say that only because I recently told him that I am on Zepbound (7 weeks in) and was telling him about all the people who "are doing it wrong, only eating 800 calories a day, not exercising...blah blah blah" He put me in my place real quick.... they aren't doing it wrong, they are listening to their bodies. Sorry this post is so long 😂. All that to say, his wisdom really made me think about my own judgment of others. I tend to just worry about me but even in private conversations, this is not ok. Everyone one is different and as much as we want to help others, in the end, what a person chooses for themselves is the right thing for them. Great video, as always Jill!

I’m 74 and have always struggled with my weight. I did start at 360 years ago and got to 295 but that was it. I am a type 2 diabetic since at 50 years old. My hip has no cartilage now so it’s so hard to walk etc. I am starting 1.0 this week on Ozempic and so far no problems. I am so sorry people have to be so judgmental! I love your channel and enjoy it. Keep up the videos. I really appreciate you.

Thisbis such a great tool that like you said takes away that food noise that allows us for the first time to eat better, move more, without feeling deprived and starved. Im on day 3 and its magical to not constantly be wanting to eat food or going too long without eating then ending up rushing to eat anything. This freedom , because it does feel very freeing, from food noise is simply science magic.

Unfortunately, there is too much ignorance about our meds. And the media has villainized it and giving people the wrong impression. We need to continue our journey to be better health regardless of ignorant criticism from those that just don’t understand the benefits of this wonderful medication.

Extremely eloquently said. I loved it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

People suck, and the internet makes it worse. Don't give some rando in the comments the power to make you feel any particular way. Do the best thing for you.

I have been dealing with a tremendous amount of judgment because I don’t have diabetes. I do, however, have heart disease, high blood pressure and a host of other medical challenges. I try to educate people in social media that we each have our own struggles and that judgment is unnecessary. Sometimes, I’m successful and other times, not so much. Bottom line: each of us has our own road to travel and those who would judge will ultimately come to understand that we all have feet of clay and our own burdens to shoulder. Just my take…

You do you! Everyone’s journey is different.

Hello Jill, thank you for sharing. No one should feel guilty. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

Hi there Jill. You really are a sweet woman. And I would never let some random comment throw me off. I tell everybody that I’m taking Mounjaro. If they don’t like it I couldn’t care less what they have to say about it at all. So far I haven’t came across anybody who gave me any kind of lip about taking the medication. Although I think I’m Sweet as well, they probably know better with me. I would probably go as far as sticking them with my Mounjaro pen itself, and worse. LOL (God forgive me) Great video, I always look forward to them have a great weekend! ✌💙

I love this community! Love the support, encouragement and uplifting any one of us can get on any given day. I am so glad this group supports that mind set. Like @simply_taisha said: "someone who has never dealt with food noise would NEVER understand. That is the number 1 thing I am grateful to Zepbound for is that. #2 is weight loss for me because I can lose weight because the food noise is gone. I feel like I am living a more normal life because food doesn't have control. I am losing weight, I am eating better, I am getting my liver function #s down, I am getting by BP down, I am getting my BMI down to overweight from obese and I do have non scale victories, etc.! Love ya Jill!!!🚶‍♀🌞

Lots of rude ppl online, ‘keyboard warriors’ who wouldn’t have the courage to be that rude to your face, but will happily be uninhibitedly awful to you on the Internet. 🤷‍♂️ My last such person was a celeb gossip channel guy (fifth-rate Perez Hilton wannabe) who was demonizing Oprah for no good reason other than to get clicks. I told him that wasn’t very cool, and he cursed at me. Am certain he’d never do that in the real world (or at least would not enjoy the response he’d get if he did). But, some ppl are just all about control, and they see *everything* through that lens. To them, any info or response that contradicts their own personal narrative (they’re the STAR of their own ‘personal movie’), even a little bit, is seen as a hostile act, and ‘must be dealt with accordingly’. You can’t have a real conversation with such ppl. ‘Cuz you can’t have a real conversation with a narcissist. 🤷‍♂️

Sorry the person touch a nerve. She has her issues and history, best wishes to her. Anyone who thinks this is the easy way doesn’t have true understanding of what the drugs can do and not do. I also am grateful for less food noise and having mental time to acknowledge that I’ve had enough to eat. However, both can be over powered by ignoring them and just eating. I still need to watch what I eat, low calorie, high protein, and let’s not forget fiber! If I want to build muscle and protect and strengthen my heart I need to exercise. This is not a walk in the park… for me. But, it’s an amazing added tool helping to get me (us) as healthy as possible. Being obese is a health reason alone for it being prescribed . You have 10 children, a husband, parents and many others that need you not to develop serious health issues . Keep doing what you’re doing! I appreciate you sharing parts of your journey.

Wow… the part about needing medical validation hit home. Not even to justify the medication but also to explain why I’m eating less often and almost no carbs. Analyzing that makes me realize that I care entirely too much about the opinions of others. We all need to live our best lives and stay true to ourselves.

So glad I found your videos..I spend too much time reading nasty comments ..scare youcto death. I have semaglutide but haven't even started yet..but I will now❤

I can relate. Some people in my circle "insinuated" I'm taking the easy way out as well. I chose to ignore them and continue on my journey. I love the way this med shuts down the food noise. I started on 2.5mg in February and stayed on it for 2 months. I just finished my first 5mg box and I'm down 20lbs. This morning I finally got off the 200s. Weighed in at 199.2🎉. If I feel the need to go up to 7.5mg I have no guilt over it 😉

I hate that you were made to feel this way! Sometimes it's hard to get other's opinions out of our heads. But we have to do what's best for us on our own journey. I don't think it's the easy way out at all. Some people just need a little help along the way is all ❤ Rudeness def says more about the other people! The fact that you grew 10 (TEN) people in your body alone... shows that you are not an easy way out type of gal anyway! You are a soldier honey ❤ ***the same people will say "work smarter not harder" about things that benefit them, of course lol

Hey Jill. I love your videos. When you have time, please do another Day in the Life video. I really enjoyed seeing what a typical day is like for you.

There's ALWAYS going to be those who do not understand. We ❤ you many thanks!

hey, I have learned not to use the word easier but manageable instead...dont let people get under your skin.

Thx Jill

Internet people can be mean. In time, my friend you will grow a thicker skin, but it is very sweet that you are. This caring life is already hard, there’s nothing wrong in find easy ways to navigate no matter what that way might be remember the commercial with the easy button.😂 all each of us wants to do is to be able to live along and healthy life and be able to spend as much time as we can with the ones that we love. So keep on keeping on your journey.

I so appreciate you saying you feel people with smaller weights to lose should get the meds too if they need it. According to my insurance I don’t qualify, but I’m on all kinds of meds for bp and cholesterol and prediabetes. My 5’3” frame doesn’t take well to the SAD diet and just a little bit of extra weight. I have cleaned up my diet a LOT, and have increased my exercise. I’m highly motivated. It would be great to just knock off these extra 30 pounds. I’ve been stalled at this weight for a year now (I have already lost 30, but need to drop 30 more). I have an appointment with a dietitian and a weight loss doctor, in search of guidance and wisdom. I don’t want to take the shots, what I want is a magic wand waved over me to stop the food noise and get my rear organized in the kitchen! I think we should be kind always and not make assumptions. I don’t think your comment was out of line at all.

Wow yea it’s so hard anything over “text” pretty much anyone can take any way they feel. I hardly comment on all the keto and carnivore channels I follow anymore because of that very reason. As soon as anyone sees you’re on a med then suddenly nothing you say about weight loss or your chosen diet matters anymore….even though I’ve been following these channels for years. I’ve gotten more “hate” now more than even after weight loss surgery, crazy. The reality unfortunately is that most of the people who are judgey while not changing any habits etc will most likely not have long term success. I’ve slowed giving to much advice because people really have to just figure it out on their own and seek out the information lol

Do you think maybe the lady/person meant that you arent "going through it" as in she didn't consider you to be overweight? (Or not as overweight as she is) It may not have been a glp1 thing. That's the way i took what she said, just from how you conveyed it. Either way, she didn't have to be rude about it. And she may want to open her mind to new ideas. Especially since she said what she is doing is already not working(at least not as well as she would want it to.)

Amazing. Would you ever consider making videos on your birth experiences? Labor/deliver and motherhood?

Good point

Right on the mark, Jill. 🎯 Keep doing what you’re doing and we’ll be here to support your channel. SMH at some people. 🫤

You were watching Dr. Mike? Wow... I watch Dr. Mike regularly -- and I endure his jokes, too. BTW, a lot of people are judgmental about GLP-1 / GIP drugs because they think obesity is the same as gluttony. And they think anyone who uses a drug to lose weight is just a glutton trying to use medicine to address the consequences of their inordinate love for food. But someone who has chronic obesity is not usually a glutton because most obese people starve themselves and work their hearts out trying to lose weight. But their biology is fracked up, so it's insanely difficult for them to lose weight.

New to your channel... What is "food noise"? I'm lost...

My mom always said that also!

I really want to talk to my doctor about this medicine but I think she’s going to laugh me out of the exam room. How many calories do you eat in a day on this medicine?

I agree with everything you said except people who have 20 pounds to lose need access to this. Eli Lilly says it's not for those people with a few pounds to lose. I believe there are 2 different people taking this medication one like me who is on 10mg and doesn't have appetite suppression anymore or side effects but with good choices I'm losing steadily because I lack a hormone and this medication makes my body work correctly then there are people who lose bc of side effects such as appetite suppression but don't have a hormone deficiency. I am doing everything the same way I did previous with diet and exercise I always did portion control and exercised the same. I can lose because my body is functioning properly

Girly, iso Kay. They must be taking lizzo

If a diabetic takes insulin they aren’t taking the easy way out. They are taking medication for a disease. That’s how I have started to view obesity. I have a medical condition that can be treated now with medication. I still “going through it,” like you are.

Be like a duck and let it roll off your back! You do not have to answer to anyone but yourself and your family!

10 kids….? Wow!

I feel like the criticisms about giving birth prepared me for the criticisms of this medication 😂. Everyone’s body is different. Let’s stop judging each other already.

I’m a little heartbroken for you that you have been made to feel like you have to justify why you are taking a GLP-1. I don’t see it as cheating or taking the easy way out. Yes, it’s an aid or a tool but you still have to put in the work. This is coming from someone with a lot of weight to lose and not taking a GLP medication ( only because I can’t afford it ) . I heard a quote the other day about “we all are headed to the same destination but sometimes we take a different path” . It doesn’t mean one path is superior to the other. Just my two cents.

I don't tell anyone.

Did you say you have ten kids?You don't look old enough

You’re awesome and look great!👍

Quick question does Zepbound affect your sleep? Thx

Jill, don’t be sorry for anything. You didn’t do anything wrong. We are living in a great time or medical and medicine breakthroughs. We are all fortunate to be here. These medications will be available to everyone as soon as the pharmaceutical manufacturers start producing to meet the demand, just like they produce enough Tylenol. Keep being you, and know that you’re a very inspirational beautiful lady, sharing your journey with us and we appreciate you doing that. Love you girl