I am a young Special Needs Mom and Wife on a journey for better health and wellness. We talk about Keto , Autism and Real life! We also laugh a ton a long the way!
Lauren … obesity is a disease. If you were taking meds for high BP and your BP was managed, would you stop taking the meds? What would happen? Your BP would go back up. These meds are treating a disease within your body. Not sure getting off it, entirely, is the best route either. Until we know more … zero shame! You are treating a disease.
@lcasa327342 минут бұрын
If these medications help you and are available there's nothing Wrong with taking them! Well done! ❤ And your husband sounds so lovely and supportive!
@Hailey_Young2 сағат бұрын
Gooo Mama🤍🤍🤍
@dRed10013 сағат бұрын
Use this as a way to learn how to cope with “food noise”. Eating healthy choices. I’ve heard of people fasting when this happens. The goal is to have to not depend on medication to control “food noise” but rather learn to cope with it because everyone has this noise and will always have it…it’s normal.
@ambertoner25984 сағат бұрын
So cute 😂♥️
@yoly5075 сағат бұрын
Don't feel shame! I'm 39 and I'm down 80lbs since November with the help of Mounjaro. I've been on 7.5 since January and I can slowly feel the food noise coming back and iv been snacking more. The fact that I can't eat much has saved me. I am going up soon to 10 mg because I know I need this medication. I was diagnosed with OSFED in 2022 which is a combo of 2 eating disorders and I see now I need help. Just like any other medication to help a disorder that's what glp1 is. This medication is evolutionary if you think about it. People have been struggling since the beginning of time because of ED, insulin resistance, hormone deficiencies, addictive behaviors and finally there is something for us. If you had anything else you had asthma you wouldn't feel shame for needing an inhaler to keep you well this is the same thing. I have been bouncing between 300-330 for years I am 250 never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd get here. Your journey inspired me to ask about Mounjaro you have helped so many people be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. Congratulations 🎉
@devonspeelman44135 сағат бұрын
Your husband is so supportive! ❤️
@taraeads10046 сағат бұрын
Kudos to you for recognizing what YOU need for YOU. Please don't be ashamed. Your brain needs it (MY brain needs it). Don't listen to anyone else. YOU DON'T NEED TO EXPLAIN TO ANYONE WHAT YOU NEED. Rock you girl! (btw - enjoying your frequent videos 🙂)
@angeliquecavilla854510 сағат бұрын
Awww Johns so supportive! We love this xx
@melissarutherford755710 сағат бұрын
I absolutely love how supportive your husband is and how he is not only supportive but compassionate. You are so strong mama. No shame
@shahba202012 сағат бұрын
One more thing I would like to mention, on OZIMPIC I was craving sugar like hell , on Manjaro I don’t even think of sugar
@shahba202012 сағат бұрын
I do have less facial hair, and I’m 60 years old… I didn’t know why but now I know it’s Manjaro, thanks
@marthazarate104015 сағат бұрын
You go girl🎉🎉🎉🎉
@kavitadeva17 сағат бұрын
Hi Lauren, What is the type of medication you are taking that has helped you overcome some of the things that were not enabling you to lose the weight you wanted? I've never heard of these shots however I'm very interested as since I watched you last I am now very ill I have chronic illnesses chronic pain and I'm basically disabled. I have a service dog and it's just a total shock that I would ever find myself in this position and it's been for years now I gained a lot of weight and I want to lose it because having the weight on as you know makes life so much more difficult to simply roll in your bed. Can you please tell me Lauren what is the name of these type of medications and why did you pick the one that you decided on? As I said in my last comment to you I haven't seen you in so long and I'm so absolutely sorry regarding your house burning to the ground I can't even imagine not at all. Thank God your family is safe and your dog is safe. Well that was one hell of a wake up call wow unbelievable. Last time I was watching John had his own channel skinny jeans. Lauren I have a very big interest in autism I would like to ask you Do you have any thoughts or feelings or opinions on why both of your children have autism? I'm really glad that I'm resubscribed to your videos so I can watch them all.
@magictfn8818 сағат бұрын
“Medicine for your belly button” makes so much sense to me! That’s how I am gonna think of it from now on! ❤
@deborahhalstead834218 сағат бұрын
Don’t feel ashamed for doing whatever you need to do for you! Love by the way when John is on it shows how supportive two are for each other and gives others a good example of how to support others!!!
@tiffanysailor841018 сағат бұрын
Girl..... You are So honest! You didn't have to say a damn word to Any of us but you being you let us know what's going on with you and how you're going to help yourself out. I have so much respect for you! I hope that shot helped you in Every way like you help us watching your journey. Thank you for sharing with us 🥰❤
@TerriSiler-hv8in19 сағат бұрын
Those are those old jane fonda excercises.
@TerriSiler-hv8in19 сағат бұрын
You rationalize that things are shitty and sugar is going to fix
@TerriSiler-hv8in19 сағат бұрын
Actually the newest sude afftects from oozempic is that it is making people stop using alcohol and cigarettes both. Reducing heart attacks and heart disease in women by 20% and helping with liver disease. They are running trials now for the alcohol cessation. Ya i don't want any alcohol at all now. It just doesn't taste good anymore.
@TerriSiler-hv8in20 сағат бұрын
Why are you apologizing! It's what happens. I have been doing every 10 days and I'm going to go back to weekly starting in August. I can tell the food noise is creeping back in as is my love for carbs. I still need to lose another 15 lbs and have been plateaued for a couple of months. So I noticed if I drop back on the dose a bit for about 4 weeks and the start back on my regular dose it kind of kick-starts me again. Yes I think we will need to take it for the rest of our lives. Our home that GLP 1 regulates just doesn't work. They are working on an oral version that could be taken daily. There is one already but the absorption is not as good. It's just better to realize that it's something that you need to stay healthy. If you had to take insulin forever then you have to. This is kinda like that. No shame. It helps you stay healthy. It's not the easy way by any means. If you have Hulu the is an Oprah show that was on recently. It's called Stop the Shame and stop the Blame. You should watch it. She has felt sham and blame her whole life. What a horrible way to have to live. She explains how it works. We have to stop blaming each other. You might try your insurance again. Wegovy is the same thing as Ozempic it's used for weight loss and Ozempic is for type 2 diabetes. Also my daughters insurance is not that great and she talked to her doc about a compounding pharmacy. We found one that here in town that will do the 8mg 3ml for 190.00 a month after trying the internet which is exactly what they do. It just cuts out the middleman. Just have your doctor send them the script. It's just going to be the way it is. Eventually the price will come down and it will become normal to get the help we need. Weight Watchers and Noom are now using Mounjaro and Ozempic now so why make things so difficult. I just read today that Medicaid is now going to start paying for weight loss meds. It will eventually reduce dependence on Insulin because people won't need to use insulin after they lose weight
@Grahamt97820 сағат бұрын
I missed something, what are you guys going thru. I hope everyone is ok Ella so grown up, it really does go by so fast💕
@shirlynb14821 сағат бұрын
Lauren never feel embarrassed, ashamed or feel like you need to make excuses for taking steps to help yourself on your weight loss journey. I went to Mexico 10 years ago and had weight loss surgery. While many thinks it’s the easy way out I wonder if there was a surgery to help those to stop smoking they’d feel the same way? In order to keep off the 120lbs I lost I have to watch everything I eat (Keto/Carnivore), walk 4 to 5 miles a day, year round in 20 below temps to 100 in summer. It’s never been the “easy way out” and at 65 I really don’t give a rats arse what others think!
@sharondavidson445221 сағат бұрын
Im proud of you recognizing the early signs of the possibility of having a setback. That's a big deal. I've been watching you since your keto days.
@verucabeckwith301421 сағат бұрын
John's hair is so pretty!
@LaurenBrazee20 сағат бұрын
He’s so blessed
@tyreesetjjoyner199521 сағат бұрын
Much love and support to you, Lauren. I’m glad you’re staying strong and brave on being a mother of two children. Ella is such a sweetheart girl. Someday, you’ll see Chris ULMER of special books by special kids. Plus, you deserve the silver play button as well.
@ShelbyKobbs22 сағат бұрын
I might be the only person who has taken the shot and gained weight, probably has a lot to do with the munchies from smoking 😂😂🫣
@sonjakann304822 сағат бұрын
Are you still with your husband.
@LaurenBrazee22 сағат бұрын
Yes lol he’s all up in this video friend ❤️
@sonjakann30487 сағат бұрын
@@LaurenBrazee that's great
@jamicarpenter876022 сағат бұрын
Your husband is AWESOME 😎💞!! Need to clone him and sign me up for the older model 😂! No shame 😳! I plan on being on it for LIFE because of the cardiovascular benefits and I have had 4 MI’s. The trials are showing many more benefits than obesity and diabetes! It may end up being added to the water girl!! There are GLP1 receptors in EVERY organ of our bodies and theses peptides (amino acids) are regenerative to every organ in our bodies!!! Helping with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s….in and in the list grows
@mistyboland2422 сағат бұрын
The sofa looks great and you look great! Thank you for being an inspiration.
@vanessadaugherty429422 сағат бұрын
Girlfriend don’t worry about what others says! You are the only one that knows your body and mind! Everybody has some form of demon they’re battling, so whatever works for you; what have you been waiting for ❤
@ThatBetchEllie22 сағат бұрын
There is nothing wrong with needing the shot or feeling you need the shot and I feel like as much as you over explain why your taking the shot and emphasize a few times how you have been "naturally" losing since April or haven't needed it since April etc puts the bad stigma on the shot that all of us with obesity disease or metabolic disorders are trging to squash.... Your food noise will come back that's just how it goes if you need a shot to control it there's nothing wrong with it and explaining it to us so many times like your justifying why to take it just doesn't seem like your ok with it and your trying to convince yourself that your not bad for taking it.... Starting the shot made me realize how the rest of the world lived in quiet without food noise it had literally changed my life because of my PCOS insulin resistance and obesity disease and I'm grateful and don't want anyone who watched this to feel shameful if they need it
@heatherbatson181023 сағат бұрын
What an incredible partner you have! John is just so kind and reassuring when you need that. I love this for you! 💜
@sweettea209723 сағат бұрын
No shame at all. Good thing you had it on hand so you didn’t have to wait on it. I’d say get more to have on hand if you choose to be on it longer if you’re able to.
@lmktacwa23 сағат бұрын
if you have a glp-1/GIP deficiency, you are going to struggle when you are not taking the medication. So whatever "shame" you are feeling is PTSD from a lifetime of being told you are weak when you were actually metabolically out of balance. We don't shame cancer patients. We don't shame men with ED. We don't shame people with eczema. I commend you for soldiering since April without the medication. I don't know why you decided to go off the medication (side effects, budget, or whatever), but if you need to quiet the food noise (that is my arch enemy, I call it the rabid monkey in my brain) then GURL take the dang shot. The shame is not yours. Kick it to the curb. Stand in your power. You do you Boo! (Your hubby is wonderful, that's a blessing!) I personally plan on being on this medication until they lower me into my grave. I refuse to white knuckle my relationship with food. I have much better things to do. You are an inspiration and a joy to watch. ❤
@LaurenBrazee22 сағат бұрын
This comment made me feel SOOOO much better❤️ Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou 😭😭🫶🫶
@koshaeaster174316 сағат бұрын
I love your channel, you are an amazing person, I'm with you all the way!!!
@nicoleelizabeth83933 сағат бұрын
@@lmktacwa what a lovely comment!! 🩷🩷 helped me feel better for being on this medication too.
@rstein313123 сағат бұрын
It's your life, your health.
@krafttee123 сағат бұрын
Medicine is just another tool in your health journey toolbox. Sometimes we only need a couple tools and sometimes it takes the whole da@# box lol. Thanks for sharing your journey
@tiffanniecastle23 сағат бұрын
Metamucil helps!!! It's an appetite suppressant
@juliemineau9880Күн бұрын
I have BED and I have to reset with the meds I take I have found. I try to not be on my med all the time then the noise gets loud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
@patriciahelton4954Күн бұрын
You have a loving & supportive husband ❤ the medication has & is a life saving effort for us all . Girl take the shot * get with your Dr. maybe you can do a shot on a maintenance dose. ⚘❤⚘
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossКүн бұрын
The other thing is during more stressful times we need more sleep, more nourishing food ( keep it low glycemic) and more stress lowering exercise like walking, or sex 😉 the trade instead of eating sugary snacks
@HeatherPaulineWeightlossКүн бұрын
Zero shame! You do you. I’ve heard people taking it once a month maybe that could be an option.
@RaspberrymooКүн бұрын
You go girl I’m so happy for you! Keep up the good work!!!
@sherilsunКүн бұрын
Your husband is awesome, so loving and supportive. You two are such an amazing team and with that I know you will continue to be successful. You’ve got this chickie, keep up the great work
@LaurenBrazeeКүн бұрын
He’s really the freaking best 🥹🫶
@ambertoner2598Күн бұрын
Your doing so awesome we are so proud of you
@nicoleelizabeth8393Күн бұрын
I love that John is so supportive of you. ❤
@LaurenBrazeeКүн бұрын
He’s a supportive kingggg❤️❤️
@AnthonySmith-bj9moКүн бұрын
hi Lauren
@LaurenBrazeeКүн бұрын
Hi!!
@kimh659Күн бұрын
Your husband is so sweet and supportive!❤ you are doing what is for you ❤
@sacrenamiller4265Күн бұрын
I agree he is the so awesome the way he supports Lauren ❤
@mcorral21Күн бұрын
U know u best. But for the girlies, u do get a reward for taking ur medication. U get the reward of not feeling “bad” especially if it’s for ur mental health ❤
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Lauren … obesity is a disease. If you were taking meds for high BP and your BP was managed, would you stop taking the meds? What would happen? Your BP would go back up. These meds are treating a disease within your body. Not sure getting off it, entirely, is the best route either. Until we know more … zero shame! You are treating a disease.
If these medications help you and are available there's nothing Wrong with taking them! Well done! ❤ And your husband sounds so lovely and supportive!
Gooo Mama🤍🤍🤍
Use this as a way to learn how to cope with “food noise”. Eating healthy choices. I’ve heard of people fasting when this happens. The goal is to have to not depend on medication to control “food noise” but rather learn to cope with it because everyone has this noise and will always have it…it’s normal.
So cute 😂♥️
Don't feel shame! I'm 39 and I'm down 80lbs since November with the help of Mounjaro. I've been on 7.5 since January and I can slowly feel the food noise coming back and iv been snacking more. The fact that I can't eat much has saved me. I am going up soon to 10 mg because I know I need this medication. I was diagnosed with OSFED in 2022 which is a combo of 2 eating disorders and I see now I need help. Just like any other medication to help a disorder that's what glp1 is. This medication is evolutionary if you think about it. People have been struggling since the beginning of time because of ED, insulin resistance, hormone deficiencies, addictive behaviors and finally there is something for us. If you had anything else you had asthma you wouldn't feel shame for needing an inhaler to keep you well this is the same thing. I have been bouncing between 300-330 for years I am 250 never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd get here. Your journey inspired me to ask about Mounjaro you have helped so many people be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. Congratulations 🎉
Your husband is so supportive! ❤️
Kudos to you for recognizing what YOU need for YOU. Please don't be ashamed. Your brain needs it (MY brain needs it). Don't listen to anyone else. YOU DON'T NEED TO EXPLAIN TO ANYONE WHAT YOU NEED. Rock you girl! (btw - enjoying your frequent videos 🙂)
Awww Johns so supportive! We love this xx
I absolutely love how supportive your husband is and how he is not only supportive but compassionate. You are so strong mama. No shame
One more thing I would like to mention, on OZIMPIC I was craving sugar like hell , on Manjaro I don’t even think of sugar
I do have less facial hair, and I’m 60 years old… I didn’t know why but now I know it’s Manjaro, thanks
You go girl🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hi Lauren, What is the type of medication you are taking that has helped you overcome some of the things that were not enabling you to lose the weight you wanted? I've never heard of these shots however I'm very interested as since I watched you last I am now very ill I have chronic illnesses chronic pain and I'm basically disabled. I have a service dog and it's just a total shock that I would ever find myself in this position and it's been for years now I gained a lot of weight and I want to lose it because having the weight on as you know makes life so much more difficult to simply roll in your bed. Can you please tell me Lauren what is the name of these type of medications and why did you pick the one that you decided on? As I said in my last comment to you I haven't seen you in so long and I'm so absolutely sorry regarding your house burning to the ground I can't even imagine not at all. Thank God your family is safe and your dog is safe. Well that was one hell of a wake up call wow unbelievable. Last time I was watching John had his own channel skinny jeans. Lauren I have a very big interest in autism I would like to ask you Do you have any thoughts or feelings or opinions on why both of your children have autism? I'm really glad that I'm resubscribed to your videos so I can watch them all.
“Medicine for your belly button” makes so much sense to me! That’s how I am gonna think of it from now on! ❤
Don’t feel ashamed for doing whatever you need to do for you! Love by the way when John is on it shows how supportive two are for each other and gives others a good example of how to support others!!!
Girl..... You are So honest! You didn't have to say a damn word to Any of us but you being you let us know what's going on with you and how you're going to help yourself out. I have so much respect for you! I hope that shot helped you in Every way like you help us watching your journey. Thank you for sharing with us 🥰❤
Those are those old jane fonda excercises.
You rationalize that things are shitty and sugar is going to fix
Actually the newest sude afftects from oozempic is that it is making people stop using alcohol and cigarettes both. Reducing heart attacks and heart disease in women by 20% and helping with liver disease. They are running trials now for the alcohol cessation. Ya i don't want any alcohol at all now. It just doesn't taste good anymore.
Why are you apologizing! It's what happens. I have been doing every 10 days and I'm going to go back to weekly starting in August. I can tell the food noise is creeping back in as is my love for carbs. I still need to lose another 15 lbs and have been plateaued for a couple of months. So I noticed if I drop back on the dose a bit for about 4 weeks and the start back on my regular dose it kind of kick-starts me again. Yes I think we will need to take it for the rest of our lives. Our home that GLP 1 regulates just doesn't work. They are working on an oral version that could be taken daily. There is one already but the absorption is not as good. It's just better to realize that it's something that you need to stay healthy. If you had to take insulin forever then you have to. This is kinda like that. No shame. It helps you stay healthy. It's not the easy way by any means. If you have Hulu the is an Oprah show that was on recently. It's called Stop the Shame and stop the Blame. You should watch it. She has felt sham and blame her whole life. What a horrible way to have to live. She explains how it works. We have to stop blaming each other. You might try your insurance again. Wegovy is the same thing as Ozempic it's used for weight loss and Ozempic is for type 2 diabetes. Also my daughters insurance is not that great and she talked to her doc about a compounding pharmacy. We found one that here in town that will do the 8mg 3ml for 190.00 a month after trying the internet which is exactly what they do. It just cuts out the middleman. Just have your doctor send them the script. It's just going to be the way it is. Eventually the price will come down and it will become normal to get the help we need. Weight Watchers and Noom are now using Mounjaro and Ozempic now so why make things so difficult. I just read today that Medicaid is now going to start paying for weight loss meds. It will eventually reduce dependence on Insulin because people won't need to use insulin after they lose weight
I missed something, what are you guys going thru. I hope everyone is ok Ella so grown up, it really does go by so fast💕
Lauren never feel embarrassed, ashamed or feel like you need to make excuses for taking steps to help yourself on your weight loss journey. I went to Mexico 10 years ago and had weight loss surgery. While many thinks it’s the easy way out I wonder if there was a surgery to help those to stop smoking they’d feel the same way? In order to keep off the 120lbs I lost I have to watch everything I eat (Keto/Carnivore), walk 4 to 5 miles a day, year round in 20 below temps to 100 in summer. It’s never been the “easy way out” and at 65 I really don’t give a rats arse what others think!
Im proud of you recognizing the early signs of the possibility of having a setback. That's a big deal. I've been watching you since your keto days.
John's hair is so pretty!
He’s so blessed
Much love and support to you, Lauren. I’m glad you’re staying strong and brave on being a mother of two children. Ella is such a sweetheart girl. Someday, you’ll see Chris ULMER of special books by special kids. Plus, you deserve the silver play button as well.
I might be the only person who has taken the shot and gained weight, probably has a lot to do with the munchies from smoking 😂😂🫣
Are you still with your husband.
Yes lol he’s all up in this video friend ❤️
@@LaurenBrazee that's great
Your husband is AWESOME 😎💞!! Need to clone him and sign me up for the older model 😂! No shame 😳! I plan on being on it for LIFE because of the cardiovascular benefits and I have had 4 MI’s. The trials are showing many more benefits than obesity and diabetes! It may end up being added to the water girl!! There are GLP1 receptors in EVERY organ of our bodies and theses peptides (amino acids) are regenerative to every organ in our bodies!!! Helping with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s….in and in the list grows
The sofa looks great and you look great! Thank you for being an inspiration.
Girlfriend don’t worry about what others says! You are the only one that knows your body and mind! Everybody has some form of demon they’re battling, so whatever works for you; what have you been waiting for ❤
There is nothing wrong with needing the shot or feeling you need the shot and I feel like as much as you over explain why your taking the shot and emphasize a few times how you have been "naturally" losing since April or haven't needed it since April etc puts the bad stigma on the shot that all of us with obesity disease or metabolic disorders are trging to squash.... Your food noise will come back that's just how it goes if you need a shot to control it there's nothing wrong with it and explaining it to us so many times like your justifying why to take it just doesn't seem like your ok with it and your trying to convince yourself that your not bad for taking it.... Starting the shot made me realize how the rest of the world lived in quiet without food noise it had literally changed my life because of my PCOS insulin resistance and obesity disease and I'm grateful and don't want anyone who watched this to feel shameful if they need it
What an incredible partner you have! John is just so kind and reassuring when you need that. I love this for you! 💜
No shame at all. Good thing you had it on hand so you didn’t have to wait on it. I’d say get more to have on hand if you choose to be on it longer if you’re able to.
if you have a glp-1/GIP deficiency, you are going to struggle when you are not taking the medication. So whatever "shame" you are feeling is PTSD from a lifetime of being told you are weak when you were actually metabolically out of balance. We don't shame cancer patients. We don't shame men with ED. We don't shame people with eczema. I commend you for soldiering since April without the medication. I don't know why you decided to go off the medication (side effects, budget, or whatever), but if you need to quiet the food noise (that is my arch enemy, I call it the rabid monkey in my brain) then GURL take the dang shot. The shame is not yours. Kick it to the curb. Stand in your power. You do you Boo! (Your hubby is wonderful, that's a blessing!) I personally plan on being on this medication until they lower me into my grave. I refuse to white knuckle my relationship with food. I have much better things to do. You are an inspiration and a joy to watch. ❤
This comment made me feel SOOOO much better❤️ Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou 😭😭🫶🫶
I love your channel, you are an amazing person, I'm with you all the way!!!
@@lmktacwa what a lovely comment!! 🩷🩷 helped me feel better for being on this medication too.
It's your life, your health.
Medicine is just another tool in your health journey toolbox. Sometimes we only need a couple tools and sometimes it takes the whole da@# box lol. Thanks for sharing your journey
Metamucil helps!!! It's an appetite suppressant
I have BED and I have to reset with the meds I take I have found. I try to not be on my med all the time then the noise gets loud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
You have a loving & supportive husband ❤ the medication has & is a life saving effort for us all . Girl take the shot * get with your Dr. maybe you can do a shot on a maintenance dose. ⚘❤⚘
The other thing is during more stressful times we need more sleep, more nourishing food ( keep it low glycemic) and more stress lowering exercise like walking, or sex 😉 the trade instead of eating sugary snacks
Zero shame! You do you. I’ve heard people taking it once a month maybe that could be an option.
You go girl I’m so happy for you! Keep up the good work!!!
Your husband is awesome, so loving and supportive. You two are such an amazing team and with that I know you will continue to be successful. You’ve got this chickie, keep up the great work
He’s really the freaking best 🥹🫶
Your doing so awesome we are so proud of you
I love that John is so supportive of you. ❤
He’s a supportive kingggg❤️❤️
hi Lauren
Hi!!
Your husband is so sweet and supportive!❤ you are doing what is for you ❤
I agree he is the so awesome the way he supports Lauren ❤
U know u best. But for the girlies, u do get a reward for taking ur medication. U get the reward of not feeling “bad” especially if it’s for ur mental health ❤