You are & always have been beautiful instead & out. 💛💥💕

Really enjoyed this story time/ get ready session. 🤍 It was super relatable and calming to watch. I’ve been trying to have healthier food habits and know the types of foods I should eat vs shouldn’t , etc but I think the tools to help is what I’ve been missing so thanks for the ideas and inspiration! Happy to hear your overall health is increasing too, that’s motivation to keep going, you got this 🎉

Yes, it's the mind more than anything. It is not easy but I commend you for your honesty and I applaud you for your success!

Many years ago, I went thru the process of weight loss surgery, i chose the gastric sleeve, and had everything approved (insurance and fmla). At the same time I was accepted into nursing school and post pone my surgery for after graduation and before working as a nurse. Fast forward 2-3 years, new job, new insurance, postponed it until I have enough sick hours to cover my leave. A couple years went by and I took care of a couple patients with a history of gastric bypass and their health issues because of it. It was so bad that I changed my mind. The saddest one was one who died because of the complications and said they would chose to surgery again even though it was killing them. I lost lots of weight with proper nutrition and exercise. It is a struggle at times, food noise is real, and why do i have to eat the whole thing instead of 1 or 2 pieces?! I must have it all. I thought i was the only one. You are a beautiful lady not matter the number in the scale. As long as you feel great and healthy that’s all that matters.

I’m going through peri too and it sucks big time ! The weight loss is a struggle but I like what you said - choose your hard . Also, don’t have unrealistic expectations. I’m glad you’re feeling better ! That’s the most important ! And if your clothes are fitting better? - that doesn’t hurt !

I love that you’ve done it this way! It is so much healthier in the long run. I get the surgeries and shots for people who are so over weight they can’t move their bodies. I’ve spent the last year doing the same. I lost 70 lbs (40 was pregnancy weight) in 2021. In 2022 I gained 30 back because I was using food after my brother passed away. Ive used food most of my life. I will always be a foodie, but I don’t want food to control me. I’m down 30lbs this year. I’d like to lose another 10lbs. I don’t need to be a stick. I just want to nourish and strengthen my body while healing my gut biome. I’ve found I can do this while still enjoying food. I can’t believe this but I enjoy exercising now!! I can jog 3.5 miles! Who am I? I never did sports and hated the gym for most of my life. Now it’s my happy place. You’ve done awesome. It’s a marathon not a race to reach your goal. You’ve got this!! ❤

I want those. Thanks for code!

thank u for being so real and raw.. yikes no candies ?? how bout cakes ?? girllll

Can you talk more about being perimenopausal? And your workouts? And are you making Pho at home?

Hello ❤

I’m happy for you, Sam. A couple words you said made me think you may benefit from an Adult Child 12 Step Program…abandonment and compulsive behaviors. Find the Laundry List of Adult Chiildren online. See If you can relate to any of the 14 traits. If so, you may benefit emotionally and physically from attending Zoom or in person Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families meetings. I’ve been going for a year and feel so much better and know I’m not alone.

Thank you for being so open and real Sam. I felt so seen listening to your journey on a personal level. We have several parallels in our lives. You’re truly an inspiration and I am so proud of you for accomplishing so much already! You look incredible!!! Love you lots

You are freaking amazing and beautiful on the inside and outside

Love your honesty so much!! Thank you for sharing your story and being so real. I sent you a little something to your email for Christmas. Sams stick together ❤

Great job, Sam! I completely understand everything. I also had a consultation with a bariatric surgeon many years ago for gastric sleeve, but decided against it. I have finally lost most of the weight with semaglutide and I am not ashamed to say it. It has eliminated the food noise that I lived with my whole life. And don’t get me started on those chin hairs! I am much older than you, and I am plucking every day!

Perimenopausal girlie here too on a fitness journey and I needed this reminder I’m not alone! Thank you for being so vulnerable and open ❤

I tried ozempic a few years ago and it made me deathly sick. I’m on a 1400 calorie deficit that my doctor put me on. And I had an eating disorder growing up. I was so thin. Now I love food. I just need to move more, get back in the gym and change my relationship with food. I eat out a ton too. Chick-fil-a, coffee’s. I could relate to your Taco Bell & Subway days. You’re inspiring me! My doctor ultimately wants me at 150 at 5’7”. I weighed in at 218. At least I’m not back at 230 like I told you right? Thank you, Sam❤

I’ve always a big girl. But quarantine really kicked my butt. I’m also sick since I was a kid. Flare ups leave me bed ridden. I asked my dr for help. He told me you can do this on your own. Another 80lbs and a year later I saw my primary he was upset that I wasn’t taken seriously. I was hoping for gastric bypass. My primary decided to check my labs. I ended up being borderline diabetic. I got on munjaro. I’m 135lbs down. It’s crazy. I now struggling with body dysmorphia. I don’t see the weightloss.

Choose your hard! Yesss

Thanks for sharing. I’m on the same journey. I just got diagnosed with menopause and it’s not fun. I’m am going to take out the sugar because like you it has a hold on me. I’m hoping to go down 70-80lbs praying indo

I so needed this l! Thanks girlie❤

Love them all!! ❤ looking forward to a video Sam!! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

You look beautiful!

You look amazing! I had no idea it was called food noise lol I have your EXACT story even the abandonment issues and binge eating but, I had the gastric bypass in 2004 and have kept off the 100 pounds. I so wish I would have done it your way because I have had so many problems because I can’t absorb vitamins 🤣 can’t wait to watch you get to your goal🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤💯💯👍🙌

I can relate 💯 it's not easy for me to discuss because no one understands. You look amazing. I give you a lot of credit.

Ooo. Fruit rollups. Forbidden food in the house I grew up in. I sometimes use a supplement called nomorbidity.

I'm here for this. I haven't heard it all yet. I already know I need this encouragement in my life.

What what what? I could do that with gyms in network. I live in TX though.

Love it all!!!!

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The Moissanite ring is absolutely stunning - great choice on the customization options! Also, that Christmas sweater from Yumi looks so cozy and festive, perfect for the season! 🎄

Lifestyle favs like books and tv shows please!

That bra seems so comfy!🤤🤤

Hi Samantha...love your energy... Probably or better say I can not afford the make up that you use... But when I buy my make in the drugstore or at discount... Ok Samantha spends more than me... 😅... Thank you for being funny and relatable...

Your videos are a joy

Dope!!!

Sam I swear we have so much in common…. I’m addicted to Coach and all the bags I own I could open my own Coach store!! lol jk Anyway I’m a Coach girlie too!! Xo

Hey your brows look beautiful! I love the lighter brow color on you!! I have thin hardly there brows and it’s hard cause you have to basically create a brow everyday and let me tell you mine are a different shade and shape everyday!! lol but I had to tell you this color is beautiful in your brows🩵 Sending seasons of love from California

Yess so so excited Sam! Loving your red lip!!👄 stunning!

You’re just too cute, Sam! Loved seeing your November favorites. I used to be such an eyeshadow girl, and I still love it, but I’m in my blush and lip era right now. I can’t stop purchasing lipstick!

Have you been diagnosed with body dismorphia? I have.

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Obsessed with this look Sam 💞

Looking amazing Sam, love all the different styling options. I love shapermint so much I use so many of their products

Nicely done/looks beautiful! Your winged eyeliner is superb. So envious, the way my orbital bone is shaped and my eyes are big there is literally nowhere for mine to go for a flick. Even asked a MAC girlie once if a winged liner could be done on me and she said nope. LOL how dare she?!

looks great

Hello Beautiful. I love this look and that lip…. LOVE IT!💗 I don’t know if I missed a video or not, but have you talked about your weightloss? I mean , like what are you doing to achieve such progress? You look great. You always look great, but damn girl.🤩

Love this look on you

Phenomenal look!

Reading sucks I’m 45 so girl I know what you mean!