I vote for this being one of your best ever videos. If we don't treat all aspects of our disease, we will still struggle. Your honesty is admirable. Thank you for being you.

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Vicki. 🥰

Doing well….your last video helped me….primarily I have stayed on my diabetes food plan by simply not bringing temptations into my home. The other day I was offered four giant peanut butter cookies…without thinking I took them…then I remembered something you said about impulsively and the brain…and after a few minutes I walked out and returned the cookies. Small Victory but major learning tool. ❤️♥️

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

That's amazing, Kimberly!! So happy for you! Any victory is a victory! ❤️❤️

Thank you for sharing. I’ve never had BED but I’ve always used food as a comfort. It started when I was 5 and was sexually assaulted by a 16 yr old neighbor. I had gotten away and ran home and my family was waiting at the dinner table for me. I didn’t want to tell my parents bc weirdly enough I felt ashamed. I held the tears in. I remember we were eating tacos and as I ate I felt this sense of comfort. Food has been my comfort ever since and from that time on I gained weight. I got to my highest weight 11 years ago at 371 pounds (5’9”) and now at 215. I’ve worked hard at losing weight but don’t know that I’ve truly healed that childhood trauma. I find it very easy to stay in a calorie deficit but when I go off track I find it very hard to maintain my weight.

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. As I'm reading more about food addiction trauma and sexual assault victims are significantly more likely to have some sort of addiction or eating disorder. The shame and internalized guilt felt by so many who are assaulted is often transferred to substances or food. I hope you have found a way to heal through the hurts of your past and found freedom from them. ❤💙💜

@anneogden1819

Ай бұрын

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@GemmaMarie278

Ай бұрын

I relate to your story and I feel your pain ❤ we got this

Thank you for sharing- it’s so important for us to do this inner work. The same week I started my Zepbound journey, I began working with a therapist because it will be key to long term success- wish this journey had started before I’m on the verge of being 60 but better than never ❤

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! It's never too late!!

That mantra was very powerful. It really spoke to me as it relates to more than just food

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Absolutely. Me too... I speak it pretty much any time I'm struggling with a decision now. 🥰❤️

Hi Mindy! It sounds like you've already learned so much in therapy! So many people need to hear what you said about the meds just masking issues with food. When you feel ready for another book, check out "More Than a Body" and "The Body Is Not an Apology". You've got this!! 💖

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Vanessa. 🥰

I’m 60 Yo and always knew I was addicted to food. Tried a lot of Extreme programs too many to list. One did work I went from 402-168!!! But don’t worry I gained it all back. Fast forward I started Wegovy ( once they had it in stock) February 1st. As of today I’m down 27 lbs. I count my food in a Cronometer since I don’t eat meat to be sure I’m getting enough protein. Your channel has been so informative for me on the journey Mostly because you’re honest about it. You have given me so many tips and important pointers that have been so helpful. All the while I’m knowing that food addiction is a battle and doesn’t just disappear. I downloaded all the podcasts and am about to purchase that workbook.. thank you Mindy!❤❤❤❤

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Hi Mary, I think we're all way too familiar with the yo-yo diets and feelings of failure that accompany them. I'm so hopeful that we will experience freedom with the proper knowledge and tools. Wishing you the absolute best in your journey. ❤️❤️❤️

Mindy, this is such a great video. Hi, my name is Amy and I am a food addict..specifically addicted to sugar and binge eating. I’ve tried Overeaters Anonymous and I love the plan, but like you said as soon as they said I needed to abstain from sugar/flour, I immediately started to obsess about not being able to have that. I hate this addiction, I hate that food has this hold over me. I come from a divorced family, my biological father left when I was 3 and I never saw him again. My mom (who has told me on several occasions she didn’t want children), remarried and my stepfather was abusive physically, mentally and sexually. I have never felt worthy enough to take care of me. I am leaning very heavily on my walk/relationship with Jesus, trying to relearn how to be and feel loved. That I am loved by Him. Anyway, I have probably said too much..but thank you for opening up. We need more programs, more support for our addiction. Have a beautiful, blessed day!!!

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Hey Amy, Faith is a huge piece of the puzzle. Learning that I have a Father who loves me and accepts me early was probably the only reason I don't also have a drug and alcohol addiction along with my food addiction. It is so unbelievably difficult to fight an addiction that you can't just stay away from. I pray that you are able to find the tools that work for you to fight the enemy and the hold he has. You are loved, my friend. ❤️❤️

@amytappen353

Ай бұрын

@@mindypweightloss thank you for those very sweet words…💕

i have been missing some of your video videos, and when i saw you tonight on my big screen you look wonderful. Even though we have never met i feel of you as my friend. i want to thank you for showing me you can still loose weight and eat. when my dr was rushing me through my MJ i lost weight because i was in bed a great deal of the time i ate nothing which is not healthy. Now i just told my doc I wasn’t going to live like that my daughter said mom that’s no life they were both worried. i also thank my kidney specialist for listening to me he said i was doing the right thing. so i’m on 7.5 when i think 5 would do. how many people do you know over 70 that is on this? i think that has a lot to do with the way i feel also. i went thru the darkness and i honestly thought i was gona die at times. but im finally almost back to my old self mind wise Im not a giver upper and I honestly think these meds are wonderful only us people that have been there understand. Honestly I adore you the things you have been through. Never Give Up!! your beautiful inside and out. all my support goes out to you. may god bless you. ♥️🙏

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Marcia. I'm glad things are getting back to normal for you. It's so important to stand up for yourself in your treatment! You know when things aren't right with your body. Proud of you for standing up for yourself! ❤️

I feel so seen watching this! Ordering this workbook today! Thank you for sharing ❤

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad it helped you. This has been such an enlightening process for me, so I hope it does the same for you. ❤️

Thanks for being so real and helpful in your videos. I’ve lost 50 on MJ. Insurance not covering it any more. Frustrated to have gained 11 pounds in one month. I def need more tools in my bag! Thanks!

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your insurance struggles. We can all use more tools!! 🥰❤️

Ive lost weight 3 times in the past, then something stressful comes and i gain again. Started the WL injection Tuesday and all my life ive been battling this demon in my head that copes with food for comfort during emotional times, i have BED. I hope i can lose the last 26kg. Ive lost 31kg already with diet, exercise and intermittent fasting. Im thinking once i get that 26kg off then ill get skin removal surgery and start loving myself. I feel like a monster at 74kg and that i can never get to my target weight and give up.

@mindypweightloss

21 күн бұрын

If you haven't already thought about it I highly recommend therapy or at the least a support group. I waited far too long to address the mental component and it's made such a huge difference for me. ❤️

Hi Mindy…you are such a great person. love listening and learning from you. ♥️

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Kathy. 🥰

Thank for sharing your experiences and story. ❤

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. ❤️

Wonderful video Mindy, started on the CBT podcast. I think it sounds like it could really help me too. I'm sorry for the long post, your video just really inspired me. I struggled with undiagnosed ADHD and BPD until the past 3 years, aswell as depression and anxiety, so I've been mentally struggling my whole life. Binge eating disorder manifested as an addictive coping strategy an early age, and I've been suffering with it ever since. Since starting on Mounjaro, I've had satiety and a quiet, 'no food noise' head for the first time in my entire life. It's been a game changer. BUT, I'm very aware that (especially here in the UK), I might only get 2 years' worth of medicine before they stop prescribing it, due to the initial studies for safety only running for 2 years (hopefully this will change over time tough); and, as many doctors have theorised, there may come a day that even the highest dose simply stops working due to your body becoming tolerant. So from the start, since the day I got the positive effects of Mounjaro, I've been focusing on the way I've always wanted to eat (within the slightly restrictive boundaries of my ADHD) , that is moderately healthy and sustainable long term for me, and I've been trying to use the power of Mounjaro to slowly phase out the foods that trigger my addictive responses. There are *plenty* of tasty, awesome foods out there that don't make me want to binge eat them, and I'm hoping that if Mounjaro can do the heavy lifting of helping me get through the bodily and mental withdrawals of the high sugar, high fat, highly palatable junk that I have no self control over, then I might be able to get it out of my system for a long enough time that I can be 'clean/sober' for lack of a better term. My brain might learn to rewire itself over time and degrade those pathways that are in constant need of stimulation If the Mounjaro is taken away from me or stops working eventually, I want to know that I've really done my absolute best to set myself up for long term success at keeping the weight off. People do overcome their addictions all the time, and it's HARD and it's a white-knuckle process, and they'll forever remain an addict because they know that even one taste or experience with the 'thing' will trigger them all over again. I'm happy to remain a clean addict from junk food and have a freedom from food that I've always wanted and never had, and if Mounjaro can give me the strength to do the initial, most difficult steps while I'm trying to down-regulate my brain, then I'm damn well going to try my hardest! Thankyou for such an amazing, inspirational video!

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Hey Giften, Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I'm hopeful that you will experience the freedom that you are seeking so earnestly. I can tell you from firsthand experience that those positive side effects do go away with adaptation (much sooner than 2 years for me). I'm glad you are doing the work to arm yourself with positive coping mechanisms now while you still have those benefits. ❤️

I see Mindy post, I click

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Ай бұрын

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Very good video… I may get that workbook… I know mine stems from my childhood as well so I think this could really help me! Thank you

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

I've really been enjoying it. Also recently found out the author has her own podcast. I'll be checking it out and reporting back to y'all.

This is SOOO GOOD information thank you..NO THIS NOT A WERID VIDEO ITS A HELPFUL VIDEO ❤

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

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Hi lovely one (inside and out) - You are clearly a very strong person. It's good to see you taking care of your emotional needs - that will make you stronger. Dieting can be so grueling for body, mind and spirit. You've been a trooper, but you deserve the TLC. I've been around a great many food/eating/addiction bends in my personal journeys, and it all helped. I'm excited for you to embark on this quest of self-discovery.

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

It's a scary and rewarding journey. 🥰❤️

You are doing the dang thangs! I love it ❤️

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Ай бұрын

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Very informative video thank you so much for sharing!

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

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Mindy thank you for sharing this info.Love all that you have always brought to us.Thank you,you look amazing.❤❤❤❤

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Anna. 🥰

I used to work for Dr Carolyn Ross when her practice was in Denver. She’s an amazing Dr!! Highly recommend her

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

That's so good to know!! I've loved the Workbook so far!

You look really good!

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Frankie. 🥰

Hi Mindy!! ❤

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

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Subscribed! I’m starting my journey again and I just got prescribed mounjaro 😊 I’m very happy to have found your channel because what you’re talking about is exactly what I’ve gone through with the food addiction and emotional eating 🍽️ I’m actually almost 3 years out from a gastric sleeve and I’ve gained almost 40 lbs back of the 95 I lost. I’ve had a really difficult last year and I went back to all the things that made me gain weight and lose hope in the first place. What would you say is the key difference between monjouro and wegovy for you?

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

Hey Gemma, Welcome to the channel. I actually have a video on my channel where I talk about the differences between the two for me. I will preface by saying that my experience was not the "typical" one. ❤️

Thank you so much for this video 😊 I can resonate with the same battle you are fighting, it’s crazy how our minds are shaped at such a young age and can affect our whole life! I do have a question, did you titrate up slow or fast on the GLP-1 meds? I’m just wondering because I was told every 4 weeks:/ I’m kind of confused about that as I’m only on 5mg of Mounjaro and I started my journey December 25, 2023

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

I titrated every 4 weeks, and I wish I hadn't. I was losing great on the low doses, and if I had taken my time, I may have gotten more longevity out of the positive side effects. If I had it to do over again, I would stay on each dose for as long as it was working for me. It's definitely a conversation to have with your Dr, though. ❤️

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@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

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I began my glp1 journey in January. The fatigue has been merciless ever since. Any suggestions? Is there a prior video about fatigue? Is that even how to spell "fatigue"? Thank you for sharing your journey with me.

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

B12 is your savior when it comes to fatigue! Take a look at my side effects video for the exact brands I use if you're curious. ❤️

@joculp-yq3qh

Ай бұрын

My fatigue on Zepbound is the same. The first couple of days is a real struggle. I will try these suggestions.

Can I ask who sings the song at the beginning of your videos

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

If you're talking about the Go On Together song, it's by Christine Smit. ❤️

Hi My beautiful friend.

@mindypweightloss

Ай бұрын

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