Losing Weight! Mindset, Food, Exercise & MORE

Today I will bring you along to share what has been helping me get healthy and lose weight. Morning walks, what I eat, exercise routines, weight loss medication and trips to the sauna, I will share what has helped me improve my health over the past 8 months.

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Hello from Alaska! I'm Lauren and on This Alaska Life, you will get a glimpse into life in Alaska as a wife and mother of 4 boys and a sweet baby girl. Come along for family adventures, cooking, daily life, and Alaska Grocery Shopping!

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[Smee]

As someone who has dealt with weight issues my entire life, I appreciate that you were transparent about your journey. Understandably, you don't "owe" this transparency to anyone, but you have been posting about it so as such as women we compare ourselves. I have been happily noticing the change in your face and weight over your recent posts. I am happy you were successful while being angry at myself for not being successful at all. Nothing I do leads to weight loss. (Not even the Glp-1 i tried) Come tonfind out i have thyroid and hormone issues, but i was watching you wondering what your path was like and what secret to success you were going to share. I appreciate your focus that a good head space is a requirement. I need to make that more of my focus so I can be content. Thanks again. I started watching your videos because I miss my home of Alaska so very much. I find you put a good spin on the reality and hard work it takes to be there.

[Traveler-nuxc]

My friend lost weight but got very sick on glp1 and stopped. My brother did great, now off and has kept the weight off for about 6 months and is now also off his BP and oral diabetic meds. As an RN, I’m glad you emphasized the importance of changing mindset and eating habits. Research says 50% of people who go off glp1 gain all the weight plus more back after a year.

[janataylor]

I'm on Semiglutide. My Anniversary is March 26. My highest was 238, today 168. Goal weight is 138. Best part, SOBER

[sarahcrowmer]

Lauren, thank you for the video. You look amazing and your mind set and energy have been shining through all your recent videos. I’m so happy that after all your family has been through, you chose to accept what cannot be changed and to change the things you can. You are an inspiration to many.

[marywells]

Lauren, when you, Violet, and Luna are together, I call it girl time! Congratulations on your weight loss journey! You look amazing! Great job!

[annahoover]

Lauren I have been on mounjaro for 2 years as of April 4th, my weight when I started was 259.today I weigh 130.I am diabetic 2, as of now I am in non diabetic range, I did this with my doctor for health reasons, I was so close to having congestive heart failure.and other issues, I will be on this drug for life.I am a fast responder, only side effects I have had is constipation.i am not a breakfast person, I drink a shake in the morning, sandwich for lunch, dinner, and around 7..30pm yogurt bowl, and that's it.I do allow myself grace on certain events.I am going to be 70 years old in june..So thankful for this medication, it has been a game changer, But you have to do the work.I am now in maintance, don't want to loose no more weight, so working on that now.❤❤

[carriehill]

Thank you for talking about your glp-1 journey. It has changed my life - after over a decade over 250 lbs I’m down 67lbs and you’re right - the food noise being gone has made all the difference for me.

The cycle of eating, feeling guilty, eating more because I felt bad, CONSUMED my life.

I appreciated this video so much. The “stigma” online around getting help is really discouraging - so this message was so helpful.

[SusanCoughlin-wufl]

I too, have been on a health journey. I have lost 50 lbs in the last 6 months. Lauren, you look wonderful. I am so happy for you.

[Isaidwhatisaid]

Violet makes me smile, in every video. Thank you for sharing her. 😊

[gageschulz]

I lost 70 lbs with a GLP-1 over 2 1/2 years ago. It put my Lupus into remission. They’re now studying GLPs for autoimmune conditions. So happy for your weight loss! You went through a very traumatic experience last year and I’m happy to see you’re doing much better mentally. As a long time viewer, I can see the difference in you in the last 2 months.

[carolinmichigan]

Im currently at 151 pounds and using a weight loss shot. My family doesn't understand why I am doing so. While I dont see you need you lose any weight, but what I want to say Im proud of you for choosing to eat well, keep busy, and most of all, take care of yourself as a personal priority. God bless you.

[ke]

Your home is warm and cozy. Your family is fortunate to have you in their lives. Well done Mom.

[beckyryan]

I've dealt with being overweight almost all my life, when I started to gain weight I was running 2 miles a day in high school. I have been on a weight loss journey and got up to 450 pounds, I've lost 150 pounds and stopped at a plato and been there for about a year. So I'm going in for bariatric surgery to get my weight loss started again. Congratulations on your weight loss journey, just remember that you have this, I have faith in you doing this.

[AnnetteEarle-de]

Lauren, u came out with this video just in time for me. I am a wife, a caregiver, and a homemaker.
I am guilty of neglecting my health for the last 8.5 years. Starting with the loss of my dad. Pile my husband's cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, and menopause hitting all at the same time.
I gained so much weight that I was so uncomfortable with my body and my self esteem plummeted.
I started Wygovy about 5 weeks ago and I'm making changes. Watching your video has given me more inspiration. Thank u so much for sharing your journey.
U are doing awesome! Keep it up!
~a friend from New Mexico 💛❤️💛

[kaydublin]

My doctor was putting me on a GLP -1, I was very excited to start, also I’m pre diabetic, but my insurance, which is decent insurance it was gonna cost me almost $700 a month, so since that would be a financial strain, I’m trying on my own, but struggling. Keep up the good work Lauren, your young family needs you around for a long time.😊❤

[mamafromhawaii]

I love seeing moms put their health as a priority! We only have one body, lets care for it ◡̈

[sunshinedeb]

Lauren, I too am on a GLP -1 meds started back in December. I did notice recently in your videos that you had lost quite a bit of weight and I was so curious of how you did it so when this video came out I was excited because I always enjoy your videos but to see how you lost the weight and when you said that you were on a GLP-1 I was happy for you Because from my own experience and my knowledge of the medicine, it has more benefits than just the weight loss! I’m having the same experience I didn’t realize I had so much food noise until I got on the GLP-1. So I thank you very much for being transparent and sharing your experience, and hope that you share more on this on your upcoming videos. You’re doing an awesome job not only with the weight loss but you’re an awesome mom and wife, you’ve got a beautiful awesome family. 🙏🏻✌🏻💕

[sharonbryant]

I'm 54 years old and on disability so my income is barely enough to pay the bills I really wanted to try the protein products, the electrolyte drinks and the collagen powder but that is not in my budget I'm 5'6 weight is 150 and I definitely need strength training I buy cat litter and dog food in 30 lbs bags and its a struggle to get them in my buggy at the store so when Lauren had on the 30 lbs vest I was thinking I can barely drag a bag of dog food into my home, Lauren you look Amazing the hard work is definitely paying off your boys and precious Violet are so blessed to have you and Mark its great to see you healthy and happy hope y'all have a blessed and beautiful day ❤from South Carolina

[KFresh]

So glad you shared your journey so far. I am T2D and started taking Mounjaro in April. Started at 256lbs with an A1C of 8.0 I'm down 81 lbs with and A1C of 5.2 and have 25 more lbs to go to hit my goal. Everything you mentioned about how this medication has helped you is spot on. Best of luck on your journey.

[lindadroege]

Thanks so much for your weight loss/ better health journey story! I have diabetes II and I am on Ozempic. I’ve lost 48 lbs but, most importantly my A1C went from a 8.6 to 5.6 over an 8 month period. I feel so much better. But, I’ve it a plateau. So, listening to your work out jorney has motivated me! 🙏🏼 I’ll follow through! Thank you again! You look great! Keep up the good work and motivation! God bless 😊