I Gave A Subscriber An Extreme Body Makeover (PCOS) 

Your outpouring of love in these comments means the WORLD to both me and Kristi. I also wanted to update you guys -- in the few weeks since we finished filming this episode, Kristi's glucose levels have normalized since the first time since her diagnosis, AND she lost another half inch off her waist through her nutritional work with Brandon.

"if I can take a 3-4 hour depression nap, I can set one hour aside for fitness" mmmMMEEEEEEE

Very touched that they offered to continue her fitness plan free of charge!

I love that this transformation wasn't about weightloss or some extreme physical change but emphasized healing and well being. this really hit home for me. subscribed after watching this.

“I just wanna be healthy... and I wanna be happy in my own skin” my experiences dealing with PCOS exactly

When she said she didn't see a difference I noticed a difference in her complexion skin clarity and stamina

Michelle could have not picked a better person to do this challenge. Kristi’s determination was so inspiring and motivational.

I love that we can get to see a bigger person workout and eat right but NOT see a huge drop in weight because it shows people that all bodies are different and what may make one person drop 30 pounds in 7 weeks may not have the same result on another person's body. But there are some people who body shame and just dont empathize with people who have severe weight issues like this young woman. By severe I mean overweight and very difficult to lose it. I go through this too. I can lose the first 10 pounds and then my body just stubbornly holds on and wont let me keep losing. It's very defeating. We have to learn as a society to be more understanding and more supportive to overweight people. I really hope she continues eating right and exercising!

When she said the thing about being able to do an hour workout because she can take a four hour depression nap I felt represented ❤️❤️❤️

Hello Everyone! Kristi here! Thank you all for your kind words and support! If you have any questions, I'll leave up a lil ask box on my Instagram story. Ask away and I'll try to respond in a video or directly to you as soon as I can. Gonna go walk my doge now. 💖💖💖

Michelle encouraging her to say ‘director’ with confidence really got me. I know this series is technically a ‘body’ makeover, but it’s always amazing to see how much taking control of your healthy can help you take control of your life. I’m a creative person (with PCOS) who’s been trying to break into my industry for so many years, and sometimes self care definitely takes a back seat. It’s always good to have a reminder that everything starts with you

As a woman with PCOS, it was so incredibly gratifying to see anyone address this. PCOS is a relentless and heartless disease that robs you of joy, health, fertility and peace of mind. Thanks to you and Kirsti for shedding a little bit of light on an illness that hasn't gotten the attention it deserves.

This should honestly be a Netflix series so I can just binge it non-stop

Kristi is sooo pretty and cute! Good luck on your journey, slam it girl!

wait, I'm crying and it's 0:00

This video came out the day after I was diagnosed. I’ve been really torn up about it. The weight gain, the hair, the hormones, the infertility, all of it. This gave me a bit of a push I needed to take the first step in not letting it ruin me. Thank you so much. Edit: Kristi is my hero and deserves all the self love and all the jobs

Maybe in a month when she finishes the further work talked about you could do a check-in video?

Her dog needed more screen-time! He didn't dress up for nothing 😞 Also, I LOVE this subscriber. She's a fun person.

8:08 I am deceased by that one guy in the back! 😂 RIDE BRUH YOU GOT THIS

Tell me why I started crying when Kristi hesitated in saying she wanted to be a director and Michelle told her to say it with pride. Actual t e a r s flowing down my cheeks rn. So much love.

When she said she did Dance Dance Revolution as cardio is when she became my spirit animal

Nobody: Michelle: imma help this person live a better life🥵 Love your videos

Can you do a 1 year update on Kristi's journey?

I love how real the process is - nobody is expected to shed half of their body weight in just a few weeks. But you can see that they all are heading for improvement of their health and wellbeing in the long run. Good job!

Im a type one diabetic and watching Michelle talk about invisible illnesses made me feel so much more confident in my ability to deal with it for the rest of my life - Thank you from the bottom of my heart xx

I love this so much. I have PCOS as well and I understand how difficult it is to lose weight. I wish the best for Kristi since she seems like such a great and sweet person. I hope she gets to further continue her journey and gets to explore a creative career!

when she said “my upper body is just nonexistent” i felt that

I love that your series sets a realistic and healthy rate of weight loss where so many others try to lose weight at in unsustainable rate for the shock factor

I was about to cry when they told her they'd continue to help her for free :') Also it is awesome that she loves and looks forward to working out and wants to continue forever this was amazingggg!!!!!

please do a catch up on like a year. so you can see how she has used it!

OMG CAN I JUST SAY THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING METRIC MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHTS! - FROM THE REST OFTHE WORLD

Thank you for helping her. PCOS is so overlooked. Like you said it's a silent disease. I suffer from PCOS. This video inspired me even more on my weightloss journey. ❤️

This girl deserves more subs, 4 million at LEAST, she is doing stuff no one ever saw before on youtube

12:26 Kristi: Tyler can I have one? Tyler: No. I need a Tyler in my life...

When she said Bruce Lee, my heart melted :')♥ she seems like such a sweetheart, I really hope this positive spiritual, life & health transformation adventure lasts a lifetime for her♥♥♥

As a woman with PCOS, I just want to thank you so much for this! It is so hard to lose weight and feel healthy, but this was really encouraging. I legit cried.

whenever you do body makeovers it’s always someone losing weight. maybe try switching it up and have someone bulking up and getting stronger??

I would love to see the next Extreme Body Makeover episode feature someone who has dietary restrictions (either due to allergy/intolerance or by choice). It would be interesting to see what differences you would have to make/consider if the person training was vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant, celiac, etc.

The video hadn't even started and I was crying already. I've been on the edge of signing up for a gym again and I'm scared of failing myself again. I've NEVER been skinny or "fit" and having PCOS, HS, Hypothyroidism and being recently diagnosed with LUPUS I have been in the worst possible mental state. I just want to be healthy and actually feel it. It's so hard working out and finding the right workouts due to my body always being in pain. I'm glad videos like this exist for people who have invisible disabilities.

I love Kristi spirit, like girl the scale is nothing compared to the changes that are happening within yourself like your mind, your mood, even physiological changes that you would notice after a while as someone who is struggling with PCOS. changes are definitely happening and I would love to follow your journey and see you making progress that you are happy with.

I'm a big girl with PCOS too, and this made me so happy to see the representation here. I am so PROUD of Kristi and I wish her the best on her job hunt and with her health. I'm right there sweating with you, sister!

Everyone needs a michelle in there life tbh. A michelle a day keeps the happiness to stay.

Kristi used to be a councilor at an after school program I went to as a kid. She used to be my favorite and we all loved her, it’s crazy to see her right now.

THIS IS SO WHOLESOME. also huge shout out to the trainers! They are so kind 😭 I love these videos so much!

10% of women have PCOS... it is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. I have PCOS myself... My fav RU-vidr is Alina Valiant. Search her name. She talks a lot about her journey and how she manages it. Thanks Michelle for this amazing video! This will help a lot of women. 😊🥳

I absolutely love how Michelle chose someone who suffers from an invisible illness and is really relatable to other people struggling with different illnesses. When diagnosed it’s a life changing moment and it’s a lot to change. I’m grateful for people like Michelle who are there to support others get their life back! Thank you!

OMG it's so hard finding good content about PCOS I'm so glad to finally have something I can relate learn from/relate to.

I literally got diagnosed last year and I’ve been struggling with my weight for years. Thank you so much for making this video and helping her out. I’m in tears right now. You’ve given me so much more motivation and inspiration to better myself and become healthy again. Thank you.

As someone else who suffers with PCOS, I completely sympathize with this story. I love this inclusion and education and even just visibility!

This was such a beautiful journey! I love Kristi's personality!

Brandon looks like a truly genuine person who deeply cares about the people he works with look a him writing so many notes, accommodating to situation the person is struggling with and most impotantly trying to make sustainable meal plans... such a sweetheart!

Love the fact that this shows the realistic journey people who are trying to lose weight go through, the process can sometimes be slow and hard as hell but it'll be worth it in the end. Keep up the great work Kristi! Stay motivated.

U so need ur own Netflix show🙌🏻

when they had "walk away kristi" printed on the snack bar, i felt that

WHEN SHE SAID "ADVENTURE TIME" TO GOING TO THE GROCERY STORE KRISTI YOU ARE SO PURE

I’m so, SO proud of Kristi!! I don’t have PCOS that I know of, but I share in the struggle of fluctuating weight and hopelessness in health. I’m so happy for her!

Not even 5 minutes in and the tears are already flowing! So touching! I actually have endometriosis, so the weight loss issues are immense!

you can totally see the difference in the way she walks, her posture and just the way she carries herself. its not all about weight. im so proud :”) ❤️

I personally, WOULD LOVE AN UPDATE VIDEO ON KRISTI! I can’t wait to see how far she goes!

The idea of swapping out wallking with DDR when it’s raining is kinda brilliant though.

You couldn’t have picked a better person for this episode. She is so deserving of this opportunity

Her personality is soooo amazing, I just want to be friends with her!

Yes finally! Someone with PCOS and it being recognized! #cysters

It seems like Michelle just changed her life, in a very good way.

Who else teared up at the final weigh in? I am so happy that they will continue to support her weight loss journey free of charge! ☺ happy tears...

This video made me subscribe. @MichelleKhare comes across as a genuine human being who cares and not just for a video. Thanks for giving us a glimpse and introducing us to Kristi! I needed this moment in my life.

She couldn’t have been a more deserving person to get this experience! She’s so sweet!

You should do an update in 6 months!

I haven't even gotten 5 minutes into the video and I wanted to thank you, Michelle, for bringing awareness to PCOS. Having PCOS and being a rock climber and going to the gym is a test of my determination and self discipline every day. It's so nice and reassuring to see light being shined on these illnesses, knowing that maybe people can understand the pain of our every day life and also knowing that other women are kicking ass with PCOS is real nice too. ❤️

I reallllyyy I loved her positive attitude and how the trainers wanted to continue a journey without charge!

OMG. I've been binging Michelle's videos since I found her and this is exactly what I would have wanted for me. I'm so inspired by Michelle's workouts. I also have PCOS, so this is very close to my heart.

Can I just tell you how absolutely amazing this video was? I struggle with PCOS as well and know the difficulties of living with it and feeling so awful about myself. I find it hard to get motivated to work out because you do feel like there won't be a difference and you're embarrassed about your body so you don't want people to see you working out. This is such an amazing and beautiful video and I hope you realize how amazing you are Michelle for giving these people especially Kristi an opportunity to feel happy and like themselves again. Much much love and appreciation.

Thank you for using your platform to raise awareness to PCOS as well as helping others! - a PCOS gal 💕

This is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen. Like her drive to continue doing this after losing her job and being down about her personally not seeing a difference is amazing. I am so glad that they offered to work with her for another month for free. That was so nice and I’m just so happy for her💖

I did my own weight loss makeover in this lockdown. Lost 13 kgs and still going strong . I also have PCOS. Cheers to everyone

I had pcos it took about 3 months of hard work with no change on the scale before i saw results. Im 110 lbs down now and pcos free!! I had my abdominoplasty surgery last week and im not looking back ❤

I think I have a crush on Kristy. Her energy her charismatic is my inspiration

Plz tell me that Kristi and Michelle are still friends and that Kristi is THRIVING. Love to both of you!

“If I can take a 4 hour nap of clinical depression, then I can take ONE hour of workout” for me it’s usually 6-12 hours of depression nap so this really spike to me. What’s one hour of my already miserable day. If working out feels miserable how is that different from my baseline miserable already.

Michelle’s kindness and positive attitude is so inspiring and contagious. one of my favourite youtubers honestly xx

I am so thankful this video is out here and she had an opportunity to show the hidden battles of women with PCOS. As someone who also has PCOS and is struggling to lose weight and fight this battle every week, I so much appreciate a channel that's popular bring light to this and help a subscriber change their life! LOVE THIS!!

I know Kristi's pain! I was an overweight infant, and have always been overweight through life. I also have PCOS. It makes it hard- but not impossible. I used my PCOS as an excuse. Now I've kicked my butt in gear- I've lost 71 pounds and have around 75 more to lose! Anyway, it was so amazing of you to do this. I'm addicted to your videos now! I was working out to the boot camp one. Subscribed!

if buzzfeed did this, they would fail the whole challenge after seeing one pack of snacks on the table.

It’s interesting because I’m now 20 years old and back when I was 15/16 I was told I was too young to be put on stronger medications for PCOS. This was in Canada so I know the mentality with prescription medication can be different in the USA. But I’ve had it relatively under control with diet and exercise and the birth control minipill until now... and I know of others like me too. So when I see a lot of American youtubers or bloggers who were put on these medications earlier it surprises me. Also, they usually have more issues with weight and depression. That aside, I have to say I found Kristi to be super inspirational and strong. Since I also have cerebral palsy which results in weakness on my right side, exercise is always a fight and a challenge. But I don’t allow people to see that in my day to day unless they are close to me, because I worry so much about seeming weak. Seeing Kristi be so open made me feel better about maybe letting more people in and asking for help, so thank you!

Wow what WIX did was amazing!! I am so amazed that there are some brands that are here to help. I have more respect for them. Also cheering you on Kristi!!!

this really hit home. I have fibromyalgia, which affects my body in all sorts of ways, and definitely makes it really difficult to exercise regularly and eat well. Seeing how much all of y'all cared about her and supported her really made me tear up. So often, people assume that the reason I have excess weight and don't exercise every day is because I'm lazy and I need to just to try harder. So to see a team of people surround Kristi with understanding and compassion was what I needed. And I love this series so much. Because other weight loss videos make me feel frustrated with myself. But these videos just inspire me to take care of myself and prove that I can be kind to myself over this issue instead of beating myself up for my missteps. Thank you Michelle

wow i cried at the end when they offered her to keep training her for free it means so much... also i feel included for once... it's hard having an invisible illness because people just assume you are lazy or "fat" cause you let yourself go... when it's the medication's side effect :( you can't really do anything about it... like i recently got diagnosed with auto inmune hepatitis and i gained 4kg in two weeks! so i completely changed my diet even though i'm a hardcore foodie... i do sports almost everyday now, i do everything i can to minimize the side effects of prednisone (the medication) i lost 2.5kg in a week and a half but my "moonface" (swelling of the face) just doesn't go away and that's the WORST for me because my head looks huge now... i look overweight while my body is thin... it looks ridiculous and i feel ugly... i just don't recognise myself when i walk past a mirror... i have always been skinny especially from my face so suddenly having a double chin feels so weird .. it's like i'm trapped ... and people have the nerve to comment...when they walk past me like "oh walking is so hard right?..." or "you gained weight it doesn't suit you..." yes sometimes i struggle to walk but that's because the medication eats my muscles sorry if that bothers you wtf... and yes my face is swollen and it doesn't suit me... but wtf can i do about it . just keep your comments to yourself...i hate this fucking deases... i just want to be a normal 19 year old :(

As a #PCOSWarrior I appreciate this so SO much, there is not enough information or awareness out there for this condition. All of your videos are inspiring but this really hit home, thank you ❤️

I absolutely adore kristi and her determination and sweet personality, she warms my heart

Omg the end had me tearing! I love how theres people out there who truly care and want to make a difference in someone’s life 😍👏🏻

All the feels for this girl . . . she is a fighter and she just needed help to realize how much of a fighter she really is. I'm so glad the team will continue to work with her so she can continue her progress. Thanks Michelle for showcasing Kristi's story of PCOS and her journey back to a healthier lifestyle that started physically but was clearly emotionally healthier as well. I'm so glad she felt more like her original self and felt creative again. Loved her story. I'd love to see a follow-up on Kristi and your other extreme body makeover clients/friends/family and see if they continued their diet and exercise regimes or if they decided to do other things to improve their lives afterwards. Just a thought for when you finish a season and start your next season eventually.

As someone with PCOS, love the representation.

As a woman who also lives a day-to-day life with PCOS, I am so thankful to see light being shed on a problem so many women suffer from. Thank you for helping Kristi with this, and inspiring us PCOS girls with the hope of conquering our health!

Out of all your extreme makeover videos this one was one of the most touching. Michelle, you are inspiring others and making a difference in people's lives and I am so glad I came across your channel. God bless you and your team.

Thank you so much for this! You have no clue how much is means to women with PCOS. I have struggled with my self worth my whole life due to my PCOS. What's worse is not only how much I struggled with my weight, but the backlash I have received when I wasn't overweight. I have been told countless times that I can't have PCOS because I'm not obese, but it's obnoxiously obvious all in the bloodwork and facial hair I remove every other week to hide my PCOS. The saddest part was the bulk of the backlash occurring when I was thin for the wrong reasons (not eating, working out to an unhealthy extreme on an empty body, etc); I would hear that and felt like a congratulations at times for putting my body through things it never should. I still struggle with my body image and weight, but seeing others go through the same thing as me is so uplifting. Invisible illnesses feel so isolating. It's nice to not feel invisible for once.

Kristi is fantastic. I hope this episode gives her visibility to boost her career search! I love how this series portrays participants’ journeys. Love the body positivity and celebration of healthy gains. Thank you for putting that energy out in the world!

Omg Kristi is so cute ! Super happy for her

Amazing job Kristi. I also have PCOS and understand the struggle. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Thanks Michelle for helping to raise awareness about "invisible illness".

Thank you so much for this video! I have PCOS and over the last 2 years gained a lot of weight. I also have fibromyalgia which makes it hard to even to do workout. I have tried so hard to diet with no results and this video showed me that I don't do it wrong but it is really in my system and the way PCOS works.

You should have a legit show on TV! Can someone please make it happen??😩🙌🏼