How I got fat? Facing and understanding my reality||Need to lose 100 LBS!

This is the most difficult, but maybe also the most important, video I've ever made!

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[Braxton-xv]

I have been over weight most of my life my mom died in 2014 I have gained almost 100 pounds then in March of this year my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer it has been so difficult to stay on track with eating right and worrying you gave me such encouragement with this video thank you

[alfiethompson]

From the first second I just wanna let you know that you are perfect the way you are we all are your amazing Julie 💕🌸💗

[brendadoyle]

I use to weight 650 pounds . I have lost over 300 . I'm still considered morbidly obese. I used the weight to cover up so no man would look at me . I was sexually abused as a child . It's taken me along time but I'm learning to have a better relationship with food . I'm doing it and so can you .

[grammys]

Julie... thank you for loving us enough to share your story. We’re here for you! I think I can speak for all of us.. we love you! We’ll be here for you! I know I will be! You’re amazing! 😘❤️

[michellemontgomery-jones]

Sweet Julie, your story is so honest and open. There are a lot of people who can understand how you struggle and yet keep trying to help yourself overcome the problems life throws up. Many of us have experienced similar situations and are with you in the journey to live our best life. Know we will cry, scream, laugh, and share the struggle with you. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It's an honor and privilege. You are so amazing and real. Lots of love to you.

[sharonfabis]

I am so moved that you trust us enough to share your story. The fact you shared with us means it's your time to work on you. We are the only ones who can make up our minds to take care of ourselves.
I know you got this!
It's not easy but it is achievable.
I am 61 and have been obese since I was about 6. My parents NEVER harassed me about losing weight.
Once I was older my Mom told me she was sorry because she always made me finish everything on my plate and that's why I am obese. Well like I told her, that MAY have been the case when I was little but I am an adult now and its up to me. That was probably 30 years ago we had that conversation.
I have tryed every diet in the world to no avail!
I was forced to retire because of my arthritic knees and I was not mentally ready and gained 31 lbs in 9 months. I do not have children, its just my hubby and I and my hubby is also obese his whole life too.

Our time has finally come. My sister in law and her sister were doing Keto and asked if I was interested. I had fallen into depression because I had become so uncomfortable and couldn't do anything without being exhausted after the slightest little thing so I said yes! They have a family group and we help each other. Some are more strict than others but we are all in it together. I started and made Keto dinners for me and my husband and he didn't even realize it. When I told him he decided to join me. We have been doing it for about 6 weeks, he's down 21lbs and I am down 16. He had a heart attack last week and it really hit us hard, it was a horrible reality check.
I am doing Keto so I can be healthy and enjoy my life. I have 2 new knees and can walk better than I have in 15 years. I am in Puerto Rico and my WHOLE family is in Chicago. When they come to visit we are always out doing something and the last few years I have slowed them down.
I want to be right in the middle of the fun not sitting and watching.
This has been the easiest diet I have ever done, but its because I am ready, just like you!
Thank you again for sharing and listening.
We WILL do this! All my love

[velmahopkins]

My Julie....you are an amazing.... wonderful person....just the way you are....with that being said...YOU are not the Julie you want to be...! I totally understand...I have not had all the problems you have had to deal with...so sorry you had to go through them...but it makes you who you are today...
the
person you are....

I love you my friend....
YOUR journey begins...chapter 2...

[MiMi-nrln]

Thank you for trusting us with all of this. That takes so much courage. Know that we are standing with you through it all.

[sonyamills]

Watching this truly helped me I have been sick with Crohns Disease for the past 8 years. I was always a tiny person and never weighed over 118 pounds. All of the medications they put me on after I got sick packed the weight on me I have tried to lose it but get discouraged and depressed. This is an eye opener for me. I to have severe arthritis due to the Crohns and the weight is killing my joints. Thank You Julie for sharing this with us.

[adelewebster]

I never use YouTube but decided today to listen to peoples story’s as I have no idea why I use food for every emotion. A few things you’ve talked about here is so similar to me. I lost my dad too within 18 months I have health issues such as arthritis and it feels like every time I’m mentally ready to change my body doesn’t let me and I get ill or injured!! Thank you for sharing it’s given me areas to look into for my answers ❤

[debbie]

Julie you are a remarkable strong woman, I get the pain problems my mobility is badly restricted due to spinal fusions and rheumatoid arthritis, I’ve put on a huge amount of weight as well, I’m 6ft tall and until a few years ago I was always severely underweight, around 8stone now in 15st. It’s hard to lose it hun but you’ve got this, we’re all here to support you always remember that. You are a beautiful lady inside and out x

[erikandconnieh]

Julie, thanks for sharing. You are amazing!! I, too, have much weight to lose...thanks for the words of encouragement!! You have spoken this all so well! Keep sharing, I am listening :)

[DIVINGWITHPURPOSE]

Wow Julie you are such an Amazing Woman! I am so glad you decided to share some of your story with us. We are here for you a sounding board, support system and Friend ❤🧡💛

[rb]

Julie you are Amazing. Look at all you have been through you have a wonderful family. Great kids and husband. I have a coping mechanism that is not good I’m trying to overcome. You are such a positive person I felt like you were talking to me. Thank you for making this video. Good luck on your new your second journey. Love you Julie ❤️❤️ Keep your head up.

[divingwithr]

my middle son at 3 got rsv he barely was alive and comatose for ten days scariest experience ever! That was when we found out he had digeorge syndrome and a heart condition. I need to buckle down myself bc I too need to lose 100 pounds much love lady we can do this.

[jackandpicklesvlogs]

You're my kind Gal, putting it out there like a champ; proud of you 🥰

[bonniethiessen]

Julie, to quote Christopher Robin, " You are stronger than you know" Thank you for sharing your thoughts and struggles. I haven't got anyone to share my problems, so I talk to either my pets or stuffed animals. You will get through this. You can do it!! 💖

[pamela]

Julie, thank you for sharing your life's journey from past to present. You NEED to know you are Beautiful inside and out. Your smile just lights up our hearts. You are always going in a million directions please make sure to take a little time for yourself each day, even if it's 15 minutes. It can be sipping your favorite beverage in peace and quiet or rocking out to your favorite music. You make a difference in everyone's life, your children, husband, family and YouTube family. We all Love you. How about this time you find one good thing about yourself each day, write it in a journal you might see what we see. A totally charismatic charming uplifting charming girl.
We Love you Julie. Oh and if you really love Disney as much as I know you do do (hehe) please share that love on yourself. 💕

[patriciarussell]

Wow, it's a mirror of my life.But I was thin before marriage, because I wasn't spending money on food! Children, loneliness in marriage ..I lost myself.We take care of everyone, but us.Ive dieted, gotten slim, married can relate.At almost 65, I don't have to get a man, or impress anyone! But I do try to eat right.No diebetes in family.Until....me.It is what it is! Self love.One day at a time.💙

[manuelakippes]

Julie, sometimes you expect that there's a story behind. And so it is. Thanks again for sharing and beeing yourself. ❤️😘👍