Don’t get down on yourself Jen , it’s so hard for women in general , your doing the best you can in this stage of your life , hang in there small changes are good ❤️
You are so much fun! I have battled my weight since high school. I am 52 and 100 plus pounds over weight. Now that I’m in menopause hell, I can’t move the scale to save my life. I love your honesty and humor. Thank you for making me laugh about the ongoing trials of weight loss. You rock!
I do best & feel better with eating less carbs, more vegetables, salads and fruits and doing intermittent fasting (16/8). Losing weight is hardest as you get older - I can totally attest to this. I love your honesty. Hang in there & I’ll do the same!
Omg I love you and your attitude!Thank you for sharing your journey. When I found out I was type 2 diabetic I had to make some changes. Low carb is one of the things that works for me (I'm 45) because I'm not giving things up, and that has really helped my cravings and mindset on this journey. It's been a year and a half and I've lost almost 60lbs.
We all really appreciate your honesty Jen! I'm 34 and been trying to lose weight I've lost 28lbs so far and it took me a year. Weight loss in your 30s is so much harder than 20s. I wanna lose it before i get to my 40s cause I've heard how hard it is!
You are helping more people that you think. I am on the same journey and it feels great to have someone along the journey with me. We are cheering you on,.
Jen, way to stay consistent. I'm 47 I've struggled with my weight for all my life. Done all the things too. I've started low carb since Feb. With Intermittent fasting, I'm down 30lbs. But, stress and other factors can cause weight gain. It's all in balance. It's great your trying new things to help you along the way. Hugs❤
I love watching you because I can relate to you so well. I'm not a mom, but I'm 44 and travel for work and have been on a trainwreck shitshow weight loss journey since 1990 too😂 Thanks so much for always keeping it real.
I am 53 and am on my own weight loss journey. I am following Noom. I’ve lost 17 pounds since end of April, had two vacations pretty close to one another, and went up a few pounds but back down pretty quickly. It’s hard! Especially when you are older, your metabolism slows down, maybe you’re in peri-menopause. Give yourself grace and focus on the healthier habits you are forming. That’s what I am telling myself everyday. I’m doing better than I was 4 months ago! And also, if you had not started, you wouldn’t be down the 20 lbs, right!!! You are doing great!! A busy, working Mom, just like me, trying to do your best everyday! That’s all that matters!! Thanks for sharing your journey- I know it is helping others❤
I too have struggled with food addiction my whole life. I am down 100 pounds for last 8 years. You can do it too! I don't eat any sugars or sweeteners or flours, ever. Lots of yummy whole foods. Yes, a lot of planning , especially while travelling. You go girl!
I’m glad you don’t scrap this video. It is real life. We all struggle. We all have difficult weeks and days. What you are doing is life. I have struggled with my Weight as well. And you keep doing you and trying your best. You will find a balance. I to do low carb, no salt and lots of veggies. I’m a diabetic. It works great for me. It is my life. Hoping your able to control things better. You keep living your real life and keep being transparent. That is why we all relate to you. Love you, Jen!
Glad you did not scrap the video! So many can relate to the weight loss struggles.....love all your content....Both my children did competitive marching band(drumline) it's a great sport(yes, it is a sport!) teaches hard work and discipline. All the best!
I love your videos and that you share pieces of your life with us. You know what, like you said, you are still active, walking a lot, traveling, working, running kids from hither to yon... you're rocking it, Jen! I did have a lot of success with meat and veggies and lost a bunch of weight and felt amazing. I hope this works the way you want it to!
Losing it is damn hard! I am glad that youre working on it at this age. Your world is food-centric because you love to cook and do videos about food. Its your reality. I waited until 58 to take my weightloss seriously with too many red health flags hitting me in the face. Ive lost 40 so far and its really hard but i have to do it or my life will be significantly shorter. Keep at it! Never apologize that youve had a slip up. Youre human!
Show yourself grace. I am trying to do the same. I turned 50 and all the things gs happened. Menopause is a B. I can not seem to lose weight. I count macros, exercise, drink the water. Nothing. So frustrating. I was actually considering doing a little low carb myself. You have inspired me. You are not in this alone.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm 50 and started a keto diet 3 months ago so I can get off of diabetic medication. I've lost 38 pounds but it hasn't been easy. I have at least 50 more to go. I appreciate your honest and real content.
Hello Jen! I started watching you when you were doing keto, years ago, and I continue to watch you because you’re such a sweet person. I wanted to let you know that I did keto or low carb on and off for seven years. It ruined my metabolism. Maybe think about the Mediterranean diet, I’ve been doing it for two months and I went from 176 pounds to 146 pounds. I never thought I would be able to eat this way, but my doctor told me it’s the best diet in the world, it focuses more on vegetables, fruits, seafood, and chicken, less on red meat. Bonus still get pasta, crackers, tortilla chips and bread! I just count my calories while doing it. It’s definitely worth looking into.
You are just too stinkin' cute AND real! I find your conversations with us, your viewers, so refreshing. Believe me, the stress of carrying around that extra 60 pounds is real - I am 70 years old and because of my inactivity during covid in 2020 - 2022, I put on an extra 40 pounds and at my age it is REAL hard to get it all back off again, so stick with it Jen, and please know that you are encouraging me to do the same, so thanks!
I feel for you Jen, I am on a weight loss journey too. I had to switch to low carb too see any results. It seemed like the carb cravings wouldn't go away until I stopped eating them....I still love them and miss them but my health was getting worse so they had to go. Hang in there gf ❤
I personally greatly appreciate the transparency with your chat at the end. I think most of us who struggled with weight gain and weight loss have had an up-and-down battle with it. All we can do is keep talking about it and keep trying. These people who are one and done nailed it and never have an issue for the rest of their lives, I cannot relate to lol. Also, I think I really need that dash egg thing lol!
You don’t owe us any explanation! You do you and take care of yourself it’s always a process for all of us. I love how you stay real and that’s why I will always watch your channel. Plus the little chuckles along the way make my day
I haven’t been watching as many of your videos since you’ve been on your weight loss journey and you almost had me back full-time until you said it’s all about calories in-calories out. I still love you and I’m sure you still love me, too 😊
This is my first ever comment on a video of yours, even though I have been watching your videos for two years! I have struggled with my weight since I was 8 years old, tried all the diets, and also had gastric sleeve surgery 10 years ago. I have over 100 pounds to lose even after WLS. The ONLY way of eating that has ever controlled my appetite is keto/low carb. For me, it is the only way to STOP THE FOOD NOISE and feel like a normal person around food. Congrats on not giving up! You are gorgeous just the way you are, but I understand why you want to lose weight as you age. I am 46 and feel the same way. You got this! Also, that thumbnail is EVERYTHING!
Girl, weight loss is HARD!!! Love your honesty and openness xx I used Noom last year and lost 28 lbs, and each 1/2 a pound was a struggle! Congrats to anyone who looses 2-3 lbs a week, that's just never been me. Being older makes a HUGE difference and I've just turned 50 and how is that even possible????? Love your videos please keep doing all that you do xx p.s. I hope Adam is ok?
1) everytime I watch you I learn something new. I get that chicken breast at Costco, but I never thought about adding fruit to the bagged salads 2) the true lime w/coke hack is the most delicious treat I’ve ever had 3) your weight loss journey is encouraging and relatable and I appreciate you sharing b/c I feel less alone in my own struggles 🩵 4) I didn’t mean to have 4 points, but I couldn’t stop thinking about that breakfast salad - I have got to try that 5) it’s the end of the video and you just said “didn’t lose shit” and I guffawed because that is basically what I just said to my mom yesterday 😭
That first salad blew my mind! I work nights and my appetite is out of control, I have started drinking, plain black coffee, "no ice 😂 On my break I'll have a smoothie, so when I get off I don't want to eat heavy foods. I could pre-prep that salad for the week. I love that you stand in your"truth and show us reality ❤
OMG JEN you are frickn hilarious...can't stop laughing!!! The thumbnail, doorbell egg poacher, those salads look amazing...leave me alone husband...OMG JEN...hang in there....30 years of yo yo for me.....I have a neighbor who started walking 30 minutes a day....just watched what they ate and lost 30 lbs in a month....doctors swear by walking...I love seeing you walk with the dogs....I just started doing it this week and like you I eat salads all the time....low carb works....I've lost 7 lbs this week......I know your struggle.....DON'T GIVE UP !!!!!!!! WE SUPPORT YOU!!!!!
OMG I hate tracking every single thing I put in my mouth. I love to eat and I hate having to think so much about what I am eating. This is why I have failed at weight watchers twice. It's just another chore. Especially as a mom when you are also planning every meal for everyone in your home. I am short (4'11) and struggled with my weight on and off since high school. I am 38 now and very overweight and it is so hard. I feel you for real Jen. I have 60 pounds to lose and really don't know how I'm going to do it 😫
If I may, I suggest looking into Gin Stephens and Jason Fung. Gin has books and podcasts, Jason has a RU-vid channel, they both talk about intermittent fasting.
You have been a role model for me - I decided to lose the weight I needed to lose because you inspired me to do so. Oddly, when I picked out the weight I wanted to be, I needed to lose 75 pounds, too! Anyway, I am at a different place in my life as I am about a year out from full retirement and I have been able to increase my physical activity to about an hour a day. It SUCKS and I hate it, but I am doing it anyway! Thanks for your honesty and congrats on the 6 pounds. That's awesome.
I think you're doing great! Menopause and I are not getting along at all. The weight seems to think I would be heartbroken if it left. Hello! I won't be...lol I was down 9lbs. this time last year, it seems to have found me AGAIN!!! I appreciate your encouragement. We'll all get through this one way or another.
Go Mustcatine Marching Band!! My son is a trumpet in the Greendale High School Marching Band (WI). His first comp for Senior year is in Illinois next weekend. Hope Kira loves every minute of this season!
I just love your sense of humor and your honesty👍🏻 don’t let your weight determine your self respect, you are a great example for a lot of us, just continue on your journey and what happens should not determine who you are! Stay positive and keep your sense of humor always 🥰
Listen, don't be hard on yourself. It's journey. I had sleeve surgery in 2017, revision to by-pass in 2021 and still only down 80 pounds. I say lets dwell on the small accomplishments. We can do this!
I have been on a health journey since June. I haven't loss much weight, but I feel a lot better. I walk 2.5-3 miles a day 4-5 times a week. I am also trying to each better. Slow and wins the race. Don't give up!
I love how transparent you are and I feel like I lose 10 and gain 15. Also she is a high impact for getting it off and especially keeping it off. Wishing you the best and hope you keep your spirit just as you are. Love your channel (egg cooker doorbell)!!!
Jen, i love how you are so honest, your right 40 does suck, been trying to lose weight and cant and now going through menopause so that dont help either.
Thank you for sharing. I’m 43 now, back when I was 35 I easily lost 30 lbs. Put the weight back on during Covid and it is def harder to lose after 40. I’m slowly getting back to my goal weight. The main thing I’ve learned is to not give up, to keep at it even after backsliding.
You got this! Try not to be hard on yourself. It's really difficult to keep on your routine when you travel all the time. Try to give yourself some grace.
Jen, thank you for showing real life and not some sugar coated reality... Have you had your thyroid levels tested? I know as a nurse you are likely on top of stuff like that but thought I would ask. I know you recently had tons of blood work done. I am 41 and the struggle is real to lose weight. Keep being real!
I highly, highly recommend Mediterranean Yes, there are carbs, but it’s all about nutrient dense carbs that have protein in many of them. I hit my 19 month mark, and I have only 4 pounds to 100 total lost. The flavors are amazing. I’ve been able to keep my calories between 1200 and 1400 and meet all my macros. I buy just ordinary food, lots of beans & legumes, veggies, fruit, lean protein
I'm still here and I feel ya girl, I lost 60lbs, and have gained 20 of it back... its so hard... just keep moving forward, even if you fall off the wagon hang on climb back in and don't look back... only move forward😊😊😊😊😊😊
As I was watching your weekend video yesterday, I thought how good you look. Whatever weight you have lost really shows. Don't get discouraged.💕 I am much older than you, and a cardio, bypass survivor. I have found low carb, along with watching calories helps me lose weight. It is still slow going, due to lack of exercise. I have started IF as well. 18:6. It is easy since I am also not a breakfast eater. It hardest to control the late night munchies. We will survive!😊
I feel your pain. Losing weight as you get older is HARD! Like you, I've been overweight my whole life. I lost a good amount over the last couple of years, but keeping it off is a daily struggle.
I so appreciate your honesty. It is a struggle. I’m dealing with same thing as I am also just trying to be healthy into my 60’s. Weeks I travel for work are challenging and not always a success but I remember I didn’t get this way in one week either. Your focus to protein, fruits and veggies have helped me a lot when I’m meal planning. Thank you and hang in there!
I am on the strugglebus with weightloss too! 😖 Currently reading "Fast Like A Girl" to give fasting and carb cycling a go. Thanks for keeping it real. You're doing great!
Love love LOVE your honesty and transparency - it's encouraging to know I'm not the only one to fall off the wagon. And I'm dying at some of your comments - "I made myself eggs Benedict. Why? Because I'm a grownup and I can do what I want."😂😂😂
I have had a salad for breakfast. The restaurant First Watch!!! I now love having eggs with a side arugula topped woth a lemon basil dressing Newman's own has. So summery honestly. Surprised myself😂.
Hi Jen! I love watching your channel. You’re so honest and relatable to the average person. I like you have 26:26 struggled with my way my entire adult life I have PCOS and type two diabetes I have recently been put on Mounjaro and it has been life-changing for me. I know you’re a nurse and you’ve probably done tons of research. I was super skeptical about medication but I must say it’s a game changer. My best friend had bariatric surgery, a gastric sleeve six years ago and put on over 75 pounds after she lost 110. She is now on Mounjaro since January and is down 55 pounds. Just thought I would throw it out there for you. I’m sure you’ve done some research, but hang in there we will overcome this!
The business of losing weight is dang hard! If I hadn't had the weight loss surgery I would still be obese. I agree low carb is a great path, It works for me as well. Just keep going Jen, you got this!
