HOW I LOST 70 POUNDS IN A YEAR | My Weight Loss Journey | Weight Loss Tips 

losing weight is not easy you guys it takes a lot of work, dedication and especially if you have eating disorders. looking back 6 months ago I was 264lbs but now I’m 163lbs. It was pure sacrifice, so I’m here to encourage anyone trying to lose weight not to give up 🔥🔥🔥

This video made me cry like a baby. I struggle with so much of that negative self talk. I recently found your channel and I have been bingeing your videos! I signed up for the WW app and I logged my first meal today. I went grocery shopping and I used the tips you gave in some of your other videos. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you Nikki! 💜

Positive self talk is so hard for me. I tried to look my reflection in the eye and say "I am beautiful" and the words died in my throat, then I cried because I couldnt get the words out. It felt like a cruel joke and a lie. I didn't realize how deeply my self hatred was hurting me. I will continue to work on this, thank you for touching on the importance of positive self talk ❤

Nikki, thank you so much for being so open with your journey. I'm about to turn 65 this month, am pre-diabetic and just can't carry this weight any longer. I found you today, subscribed, and look forward to watching all of your videos. God Bless!

I just found your videos and you continue to inspire me every day. I am not a young person and at 74 I have been up and down the weight journey. I have physical problems that keep me from exercising other than walking. I joined WW back when it was the Points Plus plan and lost 40 pounds. I felt so much better. Then I broke my back and ended up having both knees replaced. I am pretty down on myself. I am putting my big girl panties on and giving WW another whirl. Thanks Nikki❤

I had a rough day yesterday. And I didn’t do well with my choices. I needed to see this today to remind me to just put it behind me and keep going. Thank you!

You're so inspiring! I have officially hit 20lbs lost (first time in my life!) But, I just got back from vacation and falling off the wagon. This video was everything I needed to start a healthy new day! Thank you. 💜

I love your videos. Please don't stop making videos I know it must be hard to not run out of content but your videos inspire me and somehow they are very calming and de-stressing and I learned so much about what to eat and I just love watching them thank you so much. Great job by the way

Hey Nikki! I just wanted to thank you for being so open and sharing your journey with us. I came across your channel in Feb and decided to join WW at the end of the month & I am officially down 20 lbs! Your channel has helped me sooo much improve and work on my mindset with weight loss. I'm so thankful for your channel and I'm so happy to see it grow!

Such great advice! I’ve been on WW for a year and have lost about 45 pounds. Granted I’m old so the weight comes off slow!! I’ve just “found” your channel and love all the new food ideas ! Thank you for the renewed inspiration!!!!

Your story of how you and Adam joined WW and how successful you've both have been is so encouraging for everyone Nicki! I feel the same way about WW, its a healthy way to eat and live. You can tell how happy you are with your results, your enthusiasm and excitement for WW is contagious! Congratulations to you both!

Nikki..I stumbled on your video this morning and watched it start to finished. The most important thing I am taking away from it, among many, is I need to step away from the scale for a bit. I’ve increased my activity, stayed within points, am eating much healthier…but have been sooooo frustrated at the snails’s pace that the scale is moving. For a couple weeks I’m going to focus on my positive changes and not what the scale is not showing. You taught this ole grandma a great deal today. THANKS!

I so agree with finding people with a similar body type. I'm 5'11 and always looking for other people close to that I can relate to. Thanks for sharing! 💞

Thank you for sharing your sincere, personal, and very informative journey with all of us. So many takeaways! It's appreciated more than I think you know.

"You can't fill from an empty cup." I needed this reminder today. Great advice, Nikki!

Yes i keep bell peppers or zucchini , chopped in my fridge aswell. And have peas and cucumber and cherry tomatoes always or bananas/ berries/ grapes so you'll always have a fruit alternative for sweet cravings...

I just wanted to take the time to tell you that I am new to your channel and I've totally been binge watching your videos! You have been very motivating and encouraging, thank you!

I could relate to so much of what you talked about today. I've only been on WW since the 29th of Dec 23 and I've already lost 5 pounds. One of my weaknesses was Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken. I have been able to make up a copycat using a sauce I found at Trader Joe and I just cook the chicken in the air fryer after seasoning it and then make veggies using spray olive oil and combining everything adding in pineapple and then using 4 Tablespoons of the sweet Tai chili sauce. It was even better than Panda and it's only 4 pts instead of 12. No more cravings for me!!!! You have been such a HUGE part of my success so far and it has helped me to get in gear. I've meal prepped for the bowls and I love all of them. I've replaced high point items with the suggestions from your grocery hauls. I do not miss any food items because I had such great alternatives. It was a lot of work at first, getting started because I went "full on" but now it is getting easier and easier because I have what I need in my pantry, refrigerator and freezer to grab and I've made a rotation list of all of the foods that I make so that I make sure I have the ingredients handy. That is HUGE for me. Thank you for all of your work to bring us so much GREAT information. Providing points and suggestions for grocery items, food prep videos and what works for you has been a game changer for me.

Thank You Nikki Just finished walking on treadmill at incline for 30 minutes listening to your encouraging words. You motivate me. Thank You and congrats on your accomplishments.

I joined WW a couple months ago because of you. This week was my first week where I had a hard time staying on track for multiple days, but this video really got me excited to get back up and keep going so maybe in a year I can make a "how I lost 70 pounds in a year video".

Great informative video Nikki. You inspired me to join WW 5 weeks ago and I’m down 11 lbs!! I love how you and Adam are doing this together. I have tried to focus on getting quality sleep this year and now after watching this video I’m going to follow your advice and focus on getting enough water. Have a great week!!

Nikki, I cannot tell you how much I LOVE you!!! I started WW blue plan a couple of months ago and while I have lost weight I am now losing and gaining the same two pounds over and over. I can only get two actual meals in a day due to work so when I saw another of your videos (the 30 things you two eat the most) I was in heaven. So many different foods I can incorporate into my day so I'm not stuffing my face when I get home. A co-worker got me started on WW and she is also having a slight problem so this will be shared with her! I am following and I am a subscriber for as long as you are here!

Thank you so much for sharing all of your stories. Your videos got me interested in WW and I’m two months into my own journey because of what you put out there. You truly are an inspiration.

Nikki, thank you so much for making this video. I have been gaining weight for a year during Covid. I am a former Weight Watcher and know this is a good program. I just didn’t want to face it because I knew I would fail. You have given me the courage to start again and not be so tied to my previous failure. God bless you.

Restricting, some people have to. For many of us, having a little sugar is like an addiction having a little alcohol or a little heroine. I can’t have a little cake and make my journey successful. And I also found allergies by giving up certain things for months at a time. I never would have realized my peanut and wheat allergies if I had not given them up and then had them again after months.

I’m new to WW. Just started a week ago. I did the same thing checking out foods I ate. My biggest surprise so far was 10 point chic fila sauce!!!! Thank you for the inspiration

Omg, the part about not using the scale as an tool hit me so hard! That is all I have ever done! I love the consistency is better part!!!

I just came across your videos and I am 51 and have struggled since birth. I have felt or have done each and everything that you have mentioned. Thank you for making me feel that I am not alone and CAN do it!

I love your channel so much! I have 70-75 pounds to lose and this is just the motivation I needed. I signed up for WW two days ago! Great job on all your goals!!! You look so healthy and beautiful !! I bet you feel it too!!

What lead to my long term success is definitely realizing it is definitely not all or nothing. One bad definitely doesn’t Sabotage all the work you have done. This kind set has kept me at goal for over three years .

I love your videos, everything that you highlight about not restricting, finding alternatives, rewarding for consistency, diet before movement. All of that has been so eye opening for me. Thank you for documenting all this!!

You so made me cry, you where talking about everything I'm feeling now. That I'm never good enough and what's the point of trying. You gave me hope. Thank you for making this video this is what I needed.

I LOVE rollerblading and haven’t done it in years. I’m going to get myself a new pair and just go for it.

Nikki you have become my new guru! I want to sincerely thank you for sharing your story, as well as providing insanely helpful tips, meal and snack ideas, food recommendations, and more! I have been struggling to lose weight my entire life and I finally took the plunge to join WW. So sick of yo-yo dieting! I found your channel when I was looking up meal ideas. So far, I’ve pretty much been following everything you did and I lost 7 pounds my first week! I slipped my second week unfortunately, but I’m starting my third today hopeful. Already prepped my jasmine rice and sautéed veggies for the week lol. Your “WW must-haves” video, along with the ingredient prepping video, and creating healthy bowl meals are awesome! I even got my fiancé to eat these foods and he’s enjoying it.. plus we’re happy about the money savings! It’s funny because our stories are so similar. Congratulations on your success, it seems like you really discovered balance! I hope to get where you are by this time next year!

Stay just as you are! You don’t talk too fast, I think it’s perfect! 👍🏻☺️ Great video as always!

I really love the idea of staying consistent instead of focusing on weight loss. I am starting (again) tomorrow and am going to focus on that instead and see how it goes. Thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you. Just thank you. I am saving this video to rewatch when I get down on myself in this journey. Or when I just need a little extra motivation. I really appreciate you.

I very rarely make comments on videos, but today I was definitely encouraged. Wow! Great video!! In fact, many of your comments made me emotional to tears! I can relate!!! Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing your journey. I’ve watched several of your videos over they past few weeks (my WW journey is fairly recent - down 30 lbs). Each video I am motivated! Again-congratulations!!!!

I am going to watch this video once a week. I have lost quite a bit of weight, got off track gained a little back and just got back on 4 days ago. I am feeling ya. P.S. Coincidentally, I started my journey on the day you posted this video.

Wow!! Thank you for this video Nikki! This was so motivating and so real thank you for being so genuine and open with us all out here in this weight watchers community or any weight loss community you are so inspiring keep up the great work you’ve done an awesome job!

I love skating too! You are so inspiring thank you for expressing yourself with these videos. They're great!

I loved this video. Im similar in weight to where you started- I just signed up this morning and Im so surprised at what Im actually consuming daily in points. Nee subscriber and fan here

Hi Nikki, I really enjoyed this video and I'm actually a lifetime member of WW, but it's always great to have the support and reminders of what makes this program successful. One thing I would like to point out is when you start working out and you are weight training, muscle weighs more than fat so you can continue to shrink in size but the scale may show a gain. I really try to go by how I look and how my clothes fit rather than the scale... Even though I still continue to weigh-in weekly. Thank you for what you're doing, I really enjoy all your discussions and ideas. Congratulations on your 70 pound weight loss.😊

You have a lot of great reminders in here that I honestly needed to hear. I’ve lost 70 pounds so far but I have like 20ish more to go, and honestly people aren’t kidding when they say that last little bit is the hardest. I think I’ve gotten a bit off course with my mindset, you sharing your mindset here has been helpful to me. Today at the store I’m gonna buy some of the healthy snacks you’ve recommended in other videos and try those out, lately I’ve been way too harsh on myself.

Such great tips and a reminder about meat and how you don't eat the whole pound. Years ago when my husband and I were counting points and measuring portions this was a big eye opener for me. My husband and I would eat a pound of ground beef in the past, but we know now to split it in 4 portions making it in 4 meals. It's a win/win situation of having some meals prepped ahead of time whether I use it for meat sauce or tacos or even on top of a salad. I use any meat this way as long as it's portioned out. Great video and our journeys are very similar. I started when I was 28, lost 60 by age 30. I am 53 now and proud to say WW works. I kept all of it off except for 8-10 pounds over the years.... I will not blame it on Menopause because I know when I overeat or not exercise or do not drink my water, some of the pounds creep back. As soon as I get back on track, poof! The weight comes off. Keep these videos coming. You're an inspiration.

I think you are amaze balls 💕. This video is so candid and honest and you hit on SO much ‘truth’ in this whole process. I appreciate you and think it’s wonderful that you’re sharing your journey with others. You hit on ALL the important points: negative self talk, consistency, not telling anyone at the start…It sounded like you were in my head! I’m at the start of my WW journey (March 16, 2022), but already see my life changing in the best ways. I’m so glad you’re on Utube 💕

Nikki - This.video.was.awesome! I've lost over 80 lbs in the last two years, and I just found your channel. I've already learned about so many new products from you too. You are spot on with all your advice as it's worked for me too! I am so happy for you and Adam! It's amazing how eating healthy impacts so many areas of your life. You are an inspiration to all your followers, and I will continue to look forward to all your videos! Thank you!!

Thank you so much for this video it inspired me so much. I’m a overweight ninth grader right now and I have been trying to lose weight for the longest time and been struggling for so long. Ive watched so many videos and you have inspired me so much thank you so much for your story it meant a lot to me.

I’m rewatching this and looking on the weight watchers website and I teared up seeing your picture on the site ❤

You just inspired me to get back on track. I joined WW about a month ago- was doing ok- lost 5 lbs. - but they changed the plan this week, had emotional, stressful things happen this week and just gave up. Ate a lot of sweets this weekend - that’s my emotional eating food I always go to. Thanksgiving is this week blah, blah, blah- and I’ve just been feeling like why even try anymore. But your video made me want to start fresh tomorrow and drink water which I haven’t been doing. Thanks for the inspiration. Your food videos always look yummy.

So glad I found your channel. I just signed up for WW today and figured I would look on RU-vid and see if anyone was on here talking about WW.♥️✌🏼

Thank you for posting. Your story was inspiring and something I personally relate to. I'm an emotional eater and was shocked when I realized how many points I was eating before I started WW. I started at the beginning of October 2022 and I'm down 24 lbs! This is motivation to keep pushing! Thank you!!!

This may be the BEST WW video I’ve ever seen!! So motivating! Thank you Nikki!

Finding your channel made me join WW. We have basically the same points! I get 23 a day (i'm 5'2 with 50 pounds to lose) and i've lost 7.5 pounds so far, with a few bad days. In the past its always had to be keto to see any real weight loss. I find myself recreating your meals and loving them so much. Bbq chicken pizzas with red onion slivers and rays sugar free bbq is a new total favorite with a 4 point serving of 2 ingredient dough. I honestly prefer it to dominos at this point. So thank you so much for sharing your journey and inspiring others.

Thank you for taking the time to share this video. Right after watching it, I opened up the WW mailer and there you are! Going to try again- this time as a type 2 Diabetic 😢😢

Hi Nikki, Your channel has been immensely helpful, I especially love your meal ideas and your philosophy on health and wellness!

Thank you. I was a ww member berore. And now for the past week I’m back. You are really helping me. Thanks.

I recently found your Instagram and am so glad I did! Love watching your videos!

Amazing video! You've said most of this in bits and pieces here and there in videos- but having it all together like this was fantastic! Thanks so much! Happy 1 Year Anniversary!! 70 pounds gone forever- incredible!

I agree with you. Don't restrict yourself it will make you get off track more if you just go ahead and eat a little. You are doing great. Thanks for telling your story.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for having this channel and for this video in particular. To know that I'm not alone is wonderful. I LOVE your content and I appreciate the time you put into this channel. Congratulations!

Thank you for sharing what works for you. My biggest problem is staying consistent and tracking full days.

I lost 60 lbs on WW over 10 years ago.. Im old 😞... But i still use the tools and knowledge about food that i learned from WW today. THANK YOU for your honest and good advice and bigger thank you for not trying to sell me Built Bars lol.

I love watching your videos. You are so real and it inspires me. Thank you

My high school and college boyfriend said something once that always stuck with me. "If you don't like something about yourself, you're the only one with power to change it."

Thank you for the recipes, the taste test videos and the motivation! I’m 59 and started WW 2 weeks ago.

Incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for this video.

Sometimes I would backslide a little on WW. Plateau or just burnout for a couple weeks. But I never quit. I'm lifetime now and it's still a struggle sometimes. If the determination is there, this program absolutley works.

I just bought the bolthouse honey BBQ ranch, and it has changed my chicken nugget life. I buy the Tyson air fryer nuggets, so good! I had that for dinner every day for the last week. I just want it. So I'm having it.

Needed this pep talk - getting back on the health train starting NOW. Thank you 💗💗💗💗

I just wanted to say thank you for doing this video...I had joined WW twice in my life and went to a meeting both times...I asked for help in explaining how the program worked, and I got NO HELP from the staff whatsoever. They did not take any time to talk to me about the program, and how it worked, so I quit, and was extremely disappointed that I had wasted my time and money. I am not Tech savvy at all, and fear not knowing how to do this with tracking points would be the same thing all over again with no help or time to spend explaining this to me. I am on disability so I don't make much money, and don't even know if I can afford this never mind buying the foods I need to eat better. I have a lot of Health issues like Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Attack at 49, three stents in my heart, 5 stents in my left leg, and 2 in my right leg. I just had a blood clot in my left leg a few months ago which caused me a 8 day stay in the Hospital. I have Peripheral Artery Disease, and my left foot is completely numb which hurts me everyday and worse at night. I have a hard time walking because of this, and it makes my ankles swell up big time, so the exercise I used to enjoy I can no longer do sadly. Just went to my new Doctor, and he says I am obese, but not morbidly obese. I weigh 175 lbs., and would love to weigh around 130ish... I am tired all the time (sleep apnea), and have no energy or ambition to do anything lately. I want to eat better, find something I can do to move, but I have money issues when it comes to this. You look fantastic, and I congratulate you for your super success with this! I pray someday I can do this, and feel better. Thank you for this video because it's opened my eyes a lot!

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this in the 3 months I’ve been watching you. You were the main reason for me joining ww. I remember that Saturday, turning on yt like I always do, and there you were. I hadn’t even looked up any weight loss things in so long so for you to be my 1st video on my recommended threw me off but for some reason I found myself clicking. I hadn’t seen the ww in the title just your thumbnail and remembered thinking, “that’s amazing”. I had the same misconception of ww for being for “older ladies”.... I joined ww that morning when I got to work and immediately started. If I had question I often went to your videos. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

im good all week but weekends are definately tough. btw i could listen to you talk literally all day. you have helped me a lot keep up the great work :)

You are definitely an inspiration to stay on track! Thanks for making these videos, I can't tell you how much they help keep me motivated!

Thank you so much for telling your story,so many of us can relate! Your eyes are so pretty btw!😊

I subscribed. Nikki I love your videos. They are really helpful and informative. Thank you so much. You are doing a great job-so glad I found your channel.

Breakfast suggestions please. I’m just beginning my journey. 55 lbs is my goal for the year.

Been watching your videos since I found your channel yesterday. Love it so much! I'll probably be watching them all night tonight again like I did last night!

Thank you so much for this. My husband and I are starting our journey and this was such a help!!

Thank you for sharing your journey! I am going through the same change in almost the same way :) consistency over perfection, and small changes add up over time. Keep it up!

Nikki thank you for sharing. Your spirit and commitment is inspiring to me as I change my lifestyle. Love your content

I'm so proud of you- doing it the healthy and right way. You are inspiring.

Thank you so much for all of your channels! You inspire me! 😊

MAGGIEEE! 😍😍 Ok sorry had to say that; thanks for sharing this and I’m so happy that you’re doing this at your age. (Are you tired yet of people telling you how much harder it is to lose weight as you get older?) I’m 44 and wish I knew what you do now when I was that age. I’m 6’ too and need to lose so much weight (150-200lbs probably) but your videos have helped me so much that this 2nd or 3rd try at WW has clicked more than any other time.

I just found you and subscribed! I joined WW a week ago. Thanks for the motivation and congrats on your success!

Hi Nikki you truly are an inspiration and I love hearing your story,I too have learned a lot watching your videos you are so right about many different things. You should be so proud of yourself. I have been on ww for about 2 months or so and have lost 20lbs but the struggle is real some days great some not so good but I will keep on going even though I feel overwhelmed with the amount of weight I want to lose. So many ladies on RU-vid are so inspiring and I'm so glad we have this option. Thank you for all you do and keep up the good work.

I am so happy for you. You are amazing. You are currently the person helping me stay motivated. I see that you have been successful so I think I can be too. You are also the nicest person. I appreciate you responding to my messages and giving me tips that have helped so much 💕. Thank you.

Congratulations on your 1 year!! So glad I found your channel!

Graduated last year and was on my lowest point, got rejected, pandemic etc. I had no choice but to do a gap year not knowing it will change my life for the better. I struggle with consistency but I've lost 5 kg so far and I'm not giving up :) it might take me a while but it's okay!

Thank you so much for this video. You have inspired me more than you know. Keep up the great work. I am doing your 7 bowls this week ❤❤❤❤

All great ideas! You are so motivating! Blessings to you both!

Watched this while being in the gym. First Time since loooong. Feel so hyped because of you 🙏🏻

Thank you I lost 34 lbs got gall bladder out then realized I had plaque in heart arteries 4 stents later ..I have 32 lbs to go hit a plateau..I need to drink more water..practice consistentancy and reward myself..ex hair cut. Thank you for your inspiration. Hugs

You are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your positive and realistic approach to achieving a healthy weight! 🌻

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. It is a tremendous help. I rejoined ww about 2 months ago and the weight is very slow coming off. I keep telling myself I did not gain all this weight overnight so it will take time for me to lose it but it is hard. You have given me some great ideas on what products to try which is a big help. You look great. I truly appreciate what you are doing for us.

Just found you and have been binge watching your videos. They are so positive and helpful. Thank you!

Great video Nikki. Really enjoyed it. You are very inspiring.

Nikki you look fantastic!!!!!!👍🏻I have to ask though how you are able to maintain Nikki's creative confections and keep the weight off????

Thanks for sharing your journey ❤

you give me so much incentive, i wish I could talk to you.