My Truth - The Real Reason Why I Gained My Weight Back 💔 | Being Attacked, Depression, Single Mom 

That wasn't laziness, that was depression. Been there. I had a very good therapist and built my relationship with God. It took a while and I came out better than I went in

Coming up with a short term plan to loose weight is where A LOT of us mess up. I had to UNLEARN a lot of things when it comes to loosing weight. First, I want to say I'm glad you're on the right path were you able to give it another go again, but make sure this time you GIVE YOURSELF SOME MUCH NEEDED TIME TO LOOSE not only the weight of unhealthy fat, but also loose the weight of your mental and spiritual burdens. For me I had to loose that first than the weight of fat came off naturally to were I dont have to be on a diet. Just eating right and getting the proper exercise is just enough. I recommend you, but your choice, you seek a therapist or a consular. Talking to someone, rather than RU-vid...lol, will help out a lot. I know it did for me and others. I know this was wordy but I hope this helps 😊

I know EXACTLY how you feel! I had a journey of my own going through a divorce and becoming a single mom of 4 . It is an emotional rollercoaster and I am in your corner girl! It takes a of emotional and strenuous growth mentally to come out on top. 💞

I’m a divorced single mom and have been watching you for awhile now. I appreciate you sharing your journey. I had the opposite affect several years ago and lost weight because I had to cut quite a bit to be able to afford my bills on a single income. The recent weight gain was due to being on medication and so am on the weight loss journey yet again. We can do this!! Rooting for you!!❤️🙏🏾

You can do this!, I am with you! Doing right for myself, my family, my community. You get down by 100 and I’m getting down 45 by May! Let’s gooooo!!

Jeanette, I’m so sorry for everything you’ve gone through and I will be lifting you up in prayer🙏🏽. Please be encouraged, you are such a strong 💪🏽 & beautiful person. In spite of all this, you are STILL STANDING!! Depression is never an easy battle to fight but with God, ALL things are possible! Lift your head up and keep on pushing girl. God has you and your beautiful babies completely covered! I’m looking forward to joining & supporting your weight loss journey. We are stronger together! We appreciate your transparency and your positive energy. Stay blessed!

I’m so proud of you for taking control of your life! You are an awesome woman! I recently started back on keto after losing 62 pounds and gaining it all back. I’ve lost 9.4 pounds so far and I’m not turning back this time. I’m currently at 220 and I want to get to 160. You really inspire me to keep going! You can definitely do this!!✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

You look amazing and you are very strong. I lost 60 lbs. You can do it. Weaning myself off of sugar made a big difference.

Hell Yeah Woman!!! What a beautiful heart you have, thank you for sharing 💙 It sounds like you have had some massive changes in your life internally which I think will lead you to losing all the weight that you want. You got this :) PS: I don't know if it was weird for me to listen to this being a man and a single dad but I resonated with quite a bit thank you 🙏

I’m a divorced mom of 5 kids, I went to something different from married, divorced attacked-raped while getting the divorced, having that child from that to homeless had to go on assistance the whole thing to almost loosing my medical credentials to work and support my kids. I know exactly how you feel, trust me I did a video on my RU-vid channel on it in October for Domestic Violence month. Thank you for sharing your story your truth! I feel yah on the weight trying to lose 50 pounds by my bday April 2022! You can do anything you put your mind to it, with God all things are possible when it seems impossible! 😘🙏🏽✨

You're beautiful either way don't let the weight define you. I'm going through weight gain myself and I know this journey isn't easy.

I’ve been following you since the beginning of this year, I don’t think I’ve ever commented but I just had to let you know that your resilience is so inspiring! I’m glad you didn’t allow yourself to be swallowed up by all the hard things you overcame in recent years. I’m looking forward to seeing you continue to grow! You got this!

This video took a lot of strength to make. I appreciate your transparency. I felt every word you said about losing weight and feeling great and then how you gained it back. Also about how your whole body has to be in alignment.

We love you girl! I think I have been watching you for almost 5 years and support everything that you do 💜🙏🏾🎄

Stay strong sister. You got this, We support you. Postpartum depression is real. Children feel the stress going on within the home between the parents too, and can act out. Girl it's not lazy, it's depression, don't be so hard on yourself you've been through a lot. NOT commenting on other people's weight needs to become a thing immediately!

You ARE a shining light! You've gone through a lot, and in my opinion, it was totally okay to just 'do the bare minimum' for a while. Your perseverance will see you through!! 💝

People are full of crap so dont listen to the negative. Life happens but all we have to do is brush off and come again. It dont matter how fast u lose it u can keep it off. Speaking from experience. Wishing u success on ur new journey and pray for your continued healing from these experiences you've had.

Girl, I live in Howard county too…divorced with 3 children. Sending you lots and blessings and good vibes. You got this ❤️

Thank you for sharing this part of yourself 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 for all of us that are going through our devastating time of our lives we will overcome

2019 and 2020 almost broke me too sis.. We made it through 🥰🥰 thank you for sharing.

I hope your still at it lil sis, cause you just motivated me so much. I have regained and now at 253lbs. I keep finding myself making it down to 220lbs and not going further or like some things start happening to distract me or I become to relaxed and I end up doing this same thing. So, please share, it really helps to stay on track when you see other ladies holding themselves accountable. My healthiest weight is 165lbs.

So I want to say you are seriously so brave. Like it's crazy your seriously inspire me on a deeper level based on every single thing that you said. I feel like as black woman the depths of emotional and physical trauma is unwavering and unmatched and I applauded you for speaking your truth. You look nothing like the hell that you have been through and I do not fault you for doing what you need to do in order to process your pain. I feel like society puts a lot of judgement on woman especially to look a certain way or being a certain weight and my response to that is "you don't know what someone else it going through. You don't ever know someone else pain". I am glad you prioritize your mental health first and foremost; your children's mental health and their well being. You are an incredible and excellent mother. God bless you for sharing this and you making the decision to be the best you that you can be is the most important entity in all of this. So thanks again for sharing and I'm looking forward to your progress.

Thank you for sharing your story. I too am on a health and fitness journey so I appreciate you talking about the emotional side of it. It gets really hard but I know we will get through it! Praying for you and your family!

You. Are. Strong! We are here for you, you are resilient & brave! I’m definitely gonna start on this weight loss journey as well! ❤️❤️❤️

I believe in you, you’re such an inspiration, you got this!!!🙏🏼❤️💪🏼❤️

Thank you for sharing your truth. I know you will accomplish all of the goals you have set for yourself. So glad that overall you are in a better place.

I will be praying for you. Just understand that this is the first step! Releasing all of this will allows you to grow and be a better you so that you can continue to be the amazing mom that you are. You got this!

Wow Jeanette, you have been through so much. Keep the faith and concentrate on your family and your goals, we all go through hiccups and must persevere or totally lose it, you cannot afford to lose it at this point with your children depending on you. Remember “this too shall pass” 💗🌹🌺

Thank you for posting this and being so transparent.. I know that was not easy. Wishing you all the blessings your heart can handle!!! ❤

Thank you for sharing with us. This was helpful to me. Sending you and your family good energy 🥰.

Thank you for your vulnerability, Queen. God bless you, your babies and your journey. I’m a single mom on a mission to lose 80 lbs overall. Appreciate the inspiration!

Women: who we choose to have children with has a reverberating effect in all aspects of our lives.

Hi Jeanett, stumbled upon this one. Will use it with clients on their fitness journey. But you are lovely! Very glad you pulled through. I know (as many of the people I see) the cold journey of feeling far from "home" and also the comfort of having people band around you. It's a blessing to know both sides! Praying for you!!

Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate to you on so many levels. You’re very inspiring. I’m looking forward to following you and working alongside you to lose weight and get back on track myself. You’re beautiful inside and out. I’m so thankful to have found your channel. XO-Trina

I can relate to majority of what you're going through. I hope you find healing regarding your attack. As for him, I hope he gets what he deserves!!! Much favor to you and your family!

Your story will help others 💞💞 Thanks for sharing!!

Going through being assaulted really takes a toll on you especially if you don't have good emotional support. The judicial system constantly fail the victims. I hope that one day you can own a home for you and your children. It will give you the space and freedom to live and feel safe. You can bounce back from this for sure.

Jeanette thank you for this video and most importantly sharing not only your success but your trails as well .. I’m wishing you nothing but the very best 🥰💙.. sad to say I dropped so much weight thru stress! I’m now trying to eat healthy and focus on what I put into my body but it’s definitely a struggle ..

Absolutely an amazing video. Your strength exemplifies your greatness!!!! You are excellence in its truest form. I’m excited to go through this fitness journey with you. Although I’m striving to get rid of 65 pounds, I’m on this journey with you all the way. Stay blessed. 💕

I'm so sorry for the negative things that have happened to you. I'm proud that you were brave enough to report it and go to court, that was something I could not do. You seem to be well grounded now and yes I want to lose some weight too and I have found some success with intermittent fasting. Right now it's almost Christmas so I'm wishing you and your sweet babies a Merry Christmas!🌲🌲😊

I have grown children now, but when they were young I gave the people under me my phone number. It shows that you care and keeps the rental office off your back. Please remember that people pay rent like you and deserve rest. Good Luck!

Sending you love, light and prayers!!!! You got this!!!! Cheering you on from Texas!!!!

Thank you for sharing Jeanette!! SO proud of you for turning your life around, and accomplishing all you have and still are!! You're truly inspiring!! You're so right having to be on track all around mentally, I'm going through this right now and I started my diet and exercise routine last week!! I'm giving myself credit for what I accomplish and giving myself grace on says I don't and just jump back on it the next day!!❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

Weight is just number, we are so much more than a dress /pant size. Your heart, mind , soul & spirit are what matters. We leave everything else behind. I gained my weight back +20 lbs, so I sympathize with you. You can start over anytime 😊

I’m so sorry you experienced such abuse. Weight gain in trauma is expected and unfortunately happens. I’m in the same boat that I had lost a lot of weight and pretty much gained it back. I started yesterday on my journey back to myself so I’ll do it with you!! I’m starting with a popular green smoothie cleanse program. PS we have a lot in common. I live in HoCo and my bday is 4 days before yours.

Thanks for sharing your journey! Be encouraged, you got this! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

You are NOT alone!! I lost and gained too. YOU CAN DO THIS!! WE CAN DO THIS!! Keep your head up Queen! Great Mom and inspiration to us all!! #downbytwenty #downbyhundred 💪🏾🙏🏾❤️

I will pray for you. Because I know that dark mental place is hard to not only get out of but also to keep away. Stay strong. Not everyone can understand how that feels.

God is so good. I commend you for staying strong even though it was hard. Believe me when I say I know what you were going through. I'm so happy you you overcome those issues to be where you are today. I keep battling with my weight. I loss 40 lbs and gained it all back. On Sunday I tell myself I'm going to start on Monday. I haven't started yet. However I'm going to start now. Let's do this!

Dream car calling your name 🏁good luck with everything I just got a fitness journal for 2021 and I’m making my plans for success. Looking forward to more vids. I’m glad you are getting better mentally, it’s SO important

Great video girl. So sorry for what happened to you. Thank's for sharing. May God continue to give you strength. 🙌🏾❤

I know 2022 will be a great year for you. You’ve got this!!! Anything you put your mind to, you will achieve 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️

Jeanette, you were the person who first inspired me to start working out almost two years ago now. I saw one of your videos when you went to a Zumba class and it got me to try a Zumba class of my own at my college's gym. At the time I was ~114 lbs, right now I'm ~185lbs, my goal weight is also 160. You should be proud of yourself! You have been so persistent and strong throughout all of your hardships and I am sure that you will make your goal. I've also had life issues get in the way of my fitness goals (June 2020 is not the greatest time to be a new grad lol), but what's done is done and you can't lose until you give up! By May we'll both be at our goals!💪

Keep your head up Sis! You are a very resilient woman. You will reach your weightless goals! #DownBy100

🙏🏾🙏🏾. Sending you love,peace,and blessings❤🙏🏾.

You are very encouraging! I am a divorced mom of 2, trying to loose weight. Thank you for your transparency! Wishing you the best. Prayers for you and your children 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry that you were attacked. What a traumatic and stressful 2 years you've had. I hope you're able to get your son diagnosed. I suspect my son may have autism as well. I love that you're starting your fitness journey again. Me too! We can do it together. You are such a resilient woman!!! I'm praying for you that you will achieve all that you dream of ❤️🙏🏿.

I have been following you for a while Sis. Please know that you are a strong 💪🏽, beautiful❤️and worthy. Stay encouraged 🙏🏽🙏🏽

New subbie here, just wanted to say I admire your transparency and rawness in this video! Giving your subscribers an outline of the obstacles you faced without any facades is so well respected , and really helped me even to tap into myself! Thank you for this! ❤️

I can so relate. Thank you for your transparency. It's helping me J💗

Thanks for your transparency. I have of the same struggles with weight and stress. I recently made the decision to have vsg surgery 9/28. And I started counseling to address my emotional issue. I will be following. Thanks for the inspiration

Hi Jeanette, thank you for sharing what you went through. I am sorry that you went through such difficulties but glad you are taking steps towards healing and placing focus on the things that matter to you. Mental well-being and physical health are interconnected, and I admire you for taking back your power. Blessings and be well. ❤

So sorry that these negatives experiences happened to you. You are strong and you will survive. You are a survivor and I said a prayer for you and your family. Stay positive and on track to reach your goals no matter what the obstacles.

All the best to you! Whatever you do, do it for you! Peace & Blessings! 💖😇

Thank you for sharing your story! I’ve been on my weight loss journey for almost a year now and would like to get off about 30 lbs

You’re such a strong woman and a great inspiration. I don’t have any doubt that you will holistically achieve your weight goal. Thank you for sharing your story.

Girl, I so empathise with your situation, especially having the demands of children yet a relationship which is dragging you down yet the finances and overall demands tend t fall on you.....wooohhh too much! Prayers up for you hun, when things are not what they should be look at what they could be things will always get better.....and yet we still rise!! You are an empowered lady hun, what us MELANATED WOMEN ENDURE and have to hold, no person besides US and OURS would understand. Keeping pushing on hun, you will and MUST win . Rebuke any negativity, positive affirmations and clean eating, meditating etc, rooting for you x

Praying for your full recovery in advance!

Damn… i needed this video. I’ve been battling for months with silent depression and gaining weight, sleeping no more than 3-4 hours daily, working, being a mom and still helping other. Meanwhile, I’m so internally drained. We battle so much silently and we are so judged without realizing the mental state we are truly dealing with… I’m praying with you and for you!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 i love your transparency and channel❤️😘

I'm so sorry for what you went through! You are such a strong woman and I admire how you take care of everything with all the trauma. Just know that everyone eventually pays for what they do to others. I pray that you get healing emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. You are a beautiful human being, the weight does not define who you are. ❤️ wishing you the best! Xoxo

Stay strong Queen....U GOT THIS AND my prayers are with you. U look beautiful and I love your videos

You can do it. Set boundaries. Good luck!

Thank you for sharing your story. You're so beautiful and I'm here rooting for you girl

Thank you for sharing your story! I have a therapist and she has definitely helped me through some hard times. My goal is 60 lbs by my birthday in July 💪🏾🏋🏾‍♀️

You are so strong!! I am sorry that you had to go through so much! Continue to keep moving forward! Remember, for with GOD nothing is impossible. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Praying for you and your family. So sorry for everything that you went through.

I'm not being funny, but have you considered trauma therapy? I'm looking for a therapist now to help me look at my issues. This is after many conversations I've had with my sister after she's lost 100 pounds just by looking at herself through therapy. She hasn't done not one workout. As I'm listening to you the one thing that keeps coming to mind is that with a good workout regime you will lose the weight but until you start to address what causes those issues you are prone to gain the weight back. I know this because I'm facing the same thing. Now I want to make my healing a priority and tackle those demons even though I'm afraid. I hope this is something you've thought about or will consider because you have a lot on your plate and you need help with sorting through some of that. Praying for you. With love.

Watching this had me in tears. I’m a single mother as well and I’ve experienced depression where I felt so guilty that I couldn’t be my best for my son. Recently I experienced an attack that caused a car accident and another car accident around the same time within a year. I was broken. At 40, I was diagnosed with ADHD and learned that black women are misdiagnosed often. It all made so much sense but I felt so behind. I’m 254 pounds now and I haven’t been able to lose more than a few pounds in years! I say all of this to say, thank you for sharing your story. I’ve watched you for years. When you go through things like this, you feel so alone and even ashamed. I just vowed to take care of myself for 6 months but I didn’t know how I would do this. I’m praying for you and your babies. Your genuine vulnerability gave me hope. Thank you. ❤️

It sounds like you had a lot going on in your life that sent you on a downward spiral. I like that your taking accountability. I hope you can get back on track to stay fit for your mental health. Honestly, food addiction is hard. I am thankful that I have found ways to get over my food addiction by looking for other ways of dealing with my emotions. I went down this path when I was a kid and I got up to 250lbs. I was class 2 obese before I had stop growing. I still wear the scars on my body as an adult. Weight loss is possible, but if you have a bad food addiction, it’s not as easy as some people say. I am a healthy weight now. Honestly, once the weight is off, you have to plan how your going to stay fit so you don’t go back to old habits. This is what a lot of people don’t get. If I had to give a tip, find an activity that you will love. I do pole-fitness, running, weight training to stay fit now and I never thought I would enjoy it. I also have had a boost in my confidence. I am not good at any of these things, but I give it my all. I am staying consistent and that’s what matters. I am working on getting my abs for 2022, but we will see. That has been a goal of my since forever. Anyone can lose weight and improve their lives but you have to fix the root cause of overeating. It sounds like you were emotionally exhausted, so please do not feel bad, just get back on track and learn from the mistakes, most of us can relate! For me, I was eating away disappointing, anxiety, depression, etc. I now redirect those emotions to other activities that brings me comfort. I hate leaving comments like this, but I want to let people know that weight loss is possible even when you were hopeless like I was in 2020. We all need support and encourage, so if that is you, don’t be afraid to come over for a chat. I wish you the very best in 2022. Protect you peace and stay physically and mental healthy. You are still beautiful regardless of weight gain. 😍

Thank you so much for sharing your story!!!! This was so encouraging and it inspired me to push forward with my weight loss journey!!!!

👏🏽pat yourself on the back girl!! keep striving

I love that you are a boss mom, who is independent and a role model for your children. I believe that your mental health needs to be the first thing you address. Your weight will come off once you are mentally sound. As women we hold everything down and hold everything in for our family. But cracks start to show in our life and we break down. The reason why I am telling you this is because in my early 30(s) I finally broke and took pills. Long story short I am here for a reason. I listen to Michael Beckwith (and others). I meditate, do yoga, workout wit Xtreme Hip Hop with Phil and walk through nature. I tap into me and am now better for the world. At the beginning of the pandemic I was 275 now I am 229. I cut alot of foods and people out of my life. Tap-in to who you truly are, I hope this helps. Trust me you got this, keep your head up. You are beautiful. I now refer to myself as a beautiful mess.

Hey Jeannette😊. So very sorry, that you've gone through so much trauma. Glad to hear, you're trying to get back on track. I've watched your videos, for about a year. And, I've shared some of your wash day videos, with my granddaughter's, who also have a lot of hair😊. Good luck, to you, on your fitness journey💪 Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family 🌲🎁❤

Resilient is a great word to describe you. You have overcome a lot and you’re still here. You should be extremely proud of yourself! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👑👑👑

Thats right young Queen, claim ur life back. Take ur time. Always get ur mental in tact first. Its the driving force and main ingredient for all journeys in life. Big prayers for u and all who are going thru similar situations.💖

I am on the same weight loss journey. I joined the MyFitnessPal and record daily all of the food that I eat and my exercise routine. You are a phenomenal woman! I am so proud and happy that you are honoring yourself! I pray for your continuing well being!

What courage it took for you to be so vulnerable. I've been there too. You are so loved . Here's to your beauty inside and out so 2022 watch out!

Love the video. I'm so sorry you went through that situation.

You are still beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to be on this journey with you. I am sending prayers, joy, love and peace your way. Keep pushing

You’ve got this sis!!!! You are fully capable of losing that 100 pounds. I’m looking forward to your journey.

Thanks for sharing your testimony!!! Stay encouraged!!

Hey beautiful queen...you have all these support, we are here with you. If you start feeling down, just organize a live session and we will all be there to get you back up again. So much love from me and many others who love you.

Thank you for sharing your story. You are definitely a fighter! You got this, sis! 😍😍

Thank you so much for sharing your story. This is so inspiring ❤️

Wow thank you for sharing your truth! I went through a similar situation back in December 2020...I too was sexually assaulted. It's only by the grace of God that I am where I am today. I too have 4 kids to live for. They are my strength. I relate to you on so many levels and am happy that I found your channel. I am cheering you on from California and am looking forward to seeing your content. You got this! We got this! We are survivors! Again, thanks for sharing your truth! ❤️

Your in my prayers! I wish I could give you a hug. Don't give up. Much love!!

Thank you for the transparency. I'm glad you made a conscious decision to start focusing on yourself again. I lost about 70 pounds, and gained 25 of those pounds back. Now this year is to focus on losing the weight I gained and more. You got this!!

Keep your head up! You’re an amazing person! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

thank you for sharing this video with us. my heart goes out to you. i always watch your videos and definitely look up to you your such a beautiful amazing person ❤️ and i’m going to lose 100lbs as well. let’s get this ladies 💪🏽

I'm so sorry you experienced those hardships, but the plan for your life is so strong. You have seen how resilient you are! When you are stressed, remember your accomplishments, breathe, regroup, and start again. You are an inspirational! I'm praying for you!!!