Dr. Grunch explains her weight loss/health journey

[@mandyg8022]

Thank you for admitting that an MD does not equal nutrition expert! More physicians need to follow suit.

[@abigailfahey4146]

This whole video is underrated. Thank you so much for your honesty and transparency. You're an inspiration!

[@jojocrutch]

I was 4’11 and weighed 160 pounds. I felt like crap everyday, was overeating, and didn’t feel confident in my body. I started working out and then my doctor recommended mounjaro. Took it for 5 months and lost 55 pounds. It taught me that I did have an addiction to food and I would over eat or “boredom snack.” Yes, I got a lot of hate for taking the drug because “people wished to be my size.” Honestly, the drug didn’t just help me lose weight, it helped me form better eating habits and I am forever grateful that my doctor told me about it.

[@jenniferbangerter5128]

Absolutely and people who say you took easy way ! Don’t believe it losing weight is hard I applaud you for taking the steps to get healthier.

[@Jlk6532]

What happens when you stop taking the drug and it has damaged your body and you gain it all back plus more?

[@Goodvibesonly47]

When taking it did you have to exverise? Change your diet? Interested

[@jojocrutch]

I’m currently still taking the drug. They say it’s a “lifetime” drug. I’ve been decreasing the dosage for awhile now. If I quit “cold turkey” the food cravings come back and I would immediately put on water weight. I still exercise constantly and eat a pretty balanced diet. People do consider this drug to be “easy way out” but it is not. There can be a lot of side effects with it. I mostly experienced nausea and vomiting for the first few months, but your body gets used to it. I’ve been taking it for a little bit over a year now and it has changed my life.

[@Melvalley7]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤It makes me so glad to hear that you have found a sustainable lifestyle that makes you feel good. I would love to hear more about what your diet looks like? I definitely relate to the food addiction side of things and feel like there are certain foods I can’t control myself around.

[@shawnparis3123]

Thank You so much for being so honest!

[@Vargas20113]

Thank you for sharing your journey!!! 🙌🏼

[@rajshreechaudhari6054]

Thabk you for being so candid !! You are truly an inspiration!!

[@kimtebbutt9661]

Thank you, there was so much clarity in your sharing. I appreciate that and you.

[@Nomadic.A]

My back was so bad i could barely walk the past 5 years, ballooned to 346lbs in January 2023. I'm only 5'2". Had gastric sleeve surgery. Now 201, 11 months out. My back was pain free within a few weeks, and I'm hiking like I used to & feel like I'm in my 20s. I chose surgery because I knew I'd have to be on the medication forever to help me. It helped I was already eating fairly healthy, just way too much!

[@ross2714]

Thanks so much Dr. Betsy!! I loved it!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ceciliavazquez4984]

Thank you for all the good info you give in this video. THANK YOU! 😊

[@heythere1115]

Appreciate the honesty and the words of wisdom. Thank you Dr!

[@glenysspropes4655]

Yet again thank you! You are such an inspiration to all. From your education to educating us about medical issues to your weight loss journey. All of us women out here understand what you went through because we all been there done that. Thank you for telling us your story! Also very proud of your success and so many ways!❤❤❤

[@fawnjenkins7266]

Good for you, Dr Grunch! 👏😁🎉 Thanks for sharing your story. You have a beautiful family! ❤

[@mels8300]

Thank you!!! This is so helpful

[@susanfontaine5214]

Great story doc! Thanks for your honesty!😊

[@lisaklinebriel8135]

I appreciate your honesty! I see you girl! Get it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You are an inspiration.

[@user-em3vy1rc6r]

This is all great!! Completely true! A journey!! Thank you for sharing! I love all of your videos, your wit and honesty are refreshing!

[@ghaz1900]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! Somehow, I just needed to hear you say these words. I'm trying to get healthy and lose weight and its a very daunting task (especially when you're obese). I am so inspired by you as a female doctor, mother, social media sensation etc! Seeing that you've gone through a weight loss journey makes you wven more relatable and such a positive role model! Thank you once again for your inspiring video! ❤

[@morganhough1022]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I’ve been on Victoza (another GLP1 med) for a couple months now and am trying to become more comfortable discussing the help I’ve needed to start loosing some of my roughly 80lbs of excess fat.

[@aleksandra4720]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jodyfitzpatrick6361]

What an awesome mentor!! ❤

[@jillortquist6366]

Thank you for sharing Doc!! I agree w/the no shame in my game! I had gastric sleeve surgery 11 yrs ago & have maintained my weightloss

[@Celeste_j338]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@sandracardin969]

I just love you for saying all of this. It will help so many people that need help.❤❤❤

[@cassm12345]

Thank you for sharing, I love your channel 🙂

[@LeslieStead]

Great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@corrindickerson7368]

This video makes me ❤ you even more. I love your honesty/transparency. I also love how you changed your lifestyle in addition to using tools that are out there!

[@shasia0785]

Thank you for your honesty. I really appreciate it. Food is definitely a comfort. Sometimes I didn't even realize I was eating for comfort

[@Princesspeach970]

You are beautiful Dr. Grunch! Thanks for the inspiration

[@ianbond1505]

I really like your videos! I did residency in Dallas and then fellowship in Atlanta. During residency, a lot of us worked so much that we pretty much ate what we could when we could. I’ve had my own struggles with weight and finally managed to get back to a fairly healthy weight primarily because reducing caloric intake and resistance training. You look great! Keep going!

[@blessingsuponblessings7378]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@deannad9105]

Thank you so much for sharing! And thank you for being clear that healthy, fit people come in different sizes. And it's important for each individual to figure out, with their trusted medical team, what is best for themselves. I absolutely love it!❤ And I will check out the books you referenced.

[@jenniferbangerter5128]

Thank you for sharing your journey

[@melissareviewsthings]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@kat1984]

Thanks for sharing. I gained around 50 pounds during covid and have struggled to lose the weight. I'd never asked my doctor about trying medication.

[@lifeaccordingtotheo9643]

Carnivore diet is key Getting a full thyroid panel done, test sex hormones, test cortosol as well

[@Californiadreamin715]

Wow you are totally amazing no matter how much you weigh. This is just the icing on the cake!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!! ❤👏👏👏

[@mariannegana8192]

I enjoy your videos Thye are so honest and helpful you’ve helped sooo many people Thankyou for giving us some of your time ❤❤🎉🎉😊😊

[@noellerubel4686]

Your honesty is refreshing ...

[@TwinFlameTreasures]

How refreshing to hear about weight loss from an actual doctor. Thank you Dr Grunch ❤ you have made me feel better about things. I’m going to try for me now ❤❤

[@anonymouspink798]

😍 you are such a remarkable person 💗🦸‍♀️

[@jkn1063]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m currently pretty much bed bound due to back pain. Spinal stenosis, sciatic nerve pain, nerve damage and more from a back energy. I had to stop working after getting hurt at work in 2016 and have gained weight because I can’t walk without a walker or cane. A doctor told me recently that I need to lose 100 pounds to have a fusion. My pain management doctor said it’s insane to to think I can do that when my pain is daily at 8/10. So I’m trying a stimulator and hopefully can start walking soon and work my back to light exercise and lose weight to help my back and overall health. Hoping it helps

[@sherricolli7875]

I love your honesty and your realness. Women’s bodies go through so much with hormones and pregnancy as well as our mental health. Thank you for this post. I do believe that it will help so many including myself At53 I’m trying to be more mindful of what I eat without limiting myself to things I enjoy. I want to be strong and healthy in my more mature years and enjoy my life to the fullest. Thank you. ❤

[@elizabeth.annrose]

Looking fit and healthy!🎉

[@marykelley782]

So grateful you are honest and share! These medications seem really helpful! However the COST makes it out of reach for so many. I know my insurance will definitely fight , not cover it. Truly is a shame when you have a medication that could help so many , but the cost is so extreme no one can afford to use it.❤

[@baileymadison9019]

Please do a what I eat in a day!!!

[@saragruber1019]

I'm currently on the left. 42 after three kids (15,11, & 2). SI issues have made exercise hard, even with PT. It's a bad spiral. Weight aggravates the back, but then the back pain makes it hard to exercise. By the end of the work day I am exhausted from teaching all day and dealing with the pain. Diet alone isn't doing much. I've been the 220 +/- 5 since before my last pregnancy. And only got to 230 during pregnancy. My next appointment with my GP is Friday. I'm going to ask her about trying a medication for weight loss.

[@ukmary1968]

I have physical issues too and have been using ozempic. I love it

[@tarabIe]

I appreciate your transparency about this and while it’s not required, I think the stigma associated around everything mentioned only goes away when it’s talked about more. Congrats on everything. You look great but even more, you look like you FEEL great!

[@sck2984]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm trying to lose the 2nd baby weight (this baby is now 23) and I plan to talk to my GP about this.

[@TheVictorb69]

Yes I’d love a mommy makeover too🎉🎉

[@lisascott1347]

Just another one of your many accomplishments!!!

[@cashtaylor9804]

This is another reason why I love you Dr. Grunch! Your personality is shinning and you look absolutely fantastic💯❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 🫡

[@ukmary1968]

I thought you looked much thinner but I typically won't comment on someone's body. I'm happy for you

[@lisaschmidt8642]

I am on Zepbound since January and down 40lbs. It is such an amazing medication. It totally works.

[@lindywinn2447]

Doc, I’m like you have been on intermittent fasting for almost 18 months, exercise 4-7 times a week. I’ve lost 43 pounds and still losing. Intermittent fasting for me is my way of life now and both my husband and I are doing it. I try educating some of the nurses I work with but it’s a work in progress.😅😅😅

[@GalacticTater]

You're so cool to me but especially for this. I was always overweight too until I developed anorexia which then turned into bulimia and then basically BED so I've been all over the spectrum. Then I got pregnant with my first baby and weighed in at 215 again after giving birth. Took about a year and a half after my son was born to reallyentally crack down and for the first time, completely changed my lifestyle and relationship with food and managed to lose the weight in a healthy and safe way. Pregnant with my 2nd and final baby now and after this one is born I do plan to save the money and eventually get my excess belly fat and skin removed because like you, I was overweight or obese for most of my life and those stubborn fat stores just wont go away on their own, but im happy that I now have a healthy relationship with food and my body and I'm so thankful for that.

[@AlbertineVoncken]

The only thing wrong with promoting the GLP-1 medication is that there is a world wide shortage, also for my diabetic patients that really need it. The shortage is caused because too many people take it for weight loss. In the Netherlands we as GP's are now told not to make any new prescriptions to diabetic patients, because of the shortage, even if it is the best drug to prescribe for them in their treatment plan. I'm fine if you promote it for weight loss when there is no shortage anymore, but right now it's causing an ethical dilemma.

[@alexisshook12]

What was the highest mg were you on and for how long? I’m currently taking it, the 5mg to hopefully help with the weight gain from PCOS.

[@Azia222]

Can you do video about what you eat in a day?

[@ukmary1968]

I'm using ozempic myself. I have spinal issues, autoimmune issues, and most recently inactive due to POTS. It has really helped me both by lowering my A1C and allowing me to eat less. It's a God send

[@Me_di]

Omggg i was gonn ask you!!

[@jenniferbangerter5128]

Bravo

[@Intrepiddabbler]

Please share your lighting secret to get rid of eyeglasses glare! That is my nemesis when I do videos. Please share your tips.

[@Goodvibesonly47]

Is apple cider vinegar pills safe and affective if not active?. Thank tou for always being real. I'm 4ft 9 and overweight and have alot.of.mental things I deal with. ❤😊

[@nancymedeiros5268]

I lost my weight starting in 1990 my weight was 220lbs. At 5'2" it took a year my goal weight was 120lbs.Here it is 2023 and I hold my weight still at 120lbs. I just pay attention now. Nobody believes me when I tell them what I use to weigh

[@nattie911]

Medications can be life changing/saving! If meds help you with your health, go for it!🥰

[@gillylovett7735]

Thank you! I’ve lost 60. I gained it all on medication that relaxed my control center…so dumb. Oh well. I have another 15 to go and that has fluctuated between 15-22 😮. I’m back to 15 and want to stick to that. Then another ten maybe.

[@melissaasberry9743]

Thank u.I dont have access to the same healthcare. Hopefully, that will change. I've been poor, monitarily for quite a couple of seasons.Im rich in love and working on being rich in spirit again I am currently on a journey of finding the right dr for me as just a family dr to start.I have cronic issues and had given up on the medical community for about 5 yrs.Thats not helping my health iether so im on a journey to find a dr im not afraid to talk to.That i can aguire a mutual trust relationship with that values appts that are more than 15 min long sometimes . Do you have any tips on finding the right dr.if you have had drs that throw to many medications at u.only to retire or quit and leave you with drs that dont want to give any medication.there has to be a balance. Id like to find it.

[@maceroee]

O.m.g. I need to try and get to her weight as I used to be that weight and now and her old weight.

[@JAiRUh0326]

I've heard about a lot of adverse effects from those medications also

[@TheWeekendYogurt]

Is your success 100% attributed to Celsius?

[@JAiRUh0326]

IF worked for me also

[@sarakatelynch5567]

Go dawgs fr

[@frenchieroscoe8236]

🎉

[@user-km3xu7gn4k]

Size 18 to 6 holy moly°°°

[@Sojules9]

I question the 'food is an addiction' narrative... I know that this is a commonly used phrase and a way to express the use of food for things other than hunger... but that's just it... there are other healthy reasons for consuming food than hunger... I think the lesson is recognizing emotional state rather than equating food as something to be feared or avoided as one may do with an addictive substance. Just my thoughts... I'm glad you, doc, were able to find something that works for you and enables you to take care of your body.

[@susanhaberman3301]

Excellent! U R great🩷

[@Buddylucydaisysocks]

Thank you for sharing!