FINALLY some Answers! | Life Update on my Health and my Business!

[@ellenhilland4057]

I just discovered your videos and I want to say I admire you and your journey to where you are now. You should be so very proud of all your accomplishments. You’ve given me a challenge to myself now. Thank you so much. ❤

[@paigeanderson5179]

Oh Jess! I’m so proud of you! I am considering closing my massage business and staying home with my little one. I know first hand how hard it must have been to come to that decision! I needed to hear everything you said so thank you for being open and transparent!

[@JessHallock]

Oh man you got this! That’s a huge decision to make but only you can know what the right answer is…

[@pinkbutterflies1679]

You do a video on how you started your business. And how someone can start their business. And maybe some videos on your diet our what you eat in a day.

[@JessHallock]

I love those ideas! I think that would be fun to make content around :)

[@jenniferbostrom759]

Listening to you talk about closing your salon was like looking in a mirror. When I decided to let go of my business I was confused by how calm I felt. The decision was agonizing but the execution was ok. I am also much more centered, happy and successful now. I wish the same to you ❤

[@loreefranstevens8794]

Beautiful thanks for sharing ❤

[@JessHallock]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@Mrfrankblak]

I love listening to people make excuses for going on Ozempic lol.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

I’m not sure why you think that other people’s medical decisions made with their doctors are anything you are entitled to have an opinion about, Frank.

[@Beth-f2n]

Jess, thank you for your transparency and congratulations on your success, changes are never easy! You are very similar to my daughter and she has and still is doing everything right but is frustrated with very little to no weight loss. My question to you, after you lost the weight, can you maintain it without the semaglutide? (I love my halos, they are the best things ever!)

[@marileschamberlain5609]

The perfect way to have in Life is God, he is The Healer. Stress is a silent killer. God bless you.

[@cherylgarrett4455]

Oh wow! Insulin resistance leads to type 2 diabetes. The diabetes was the reason my hair is so thin (not completely, been happening since premenopausal). The endocrine system runs the body and affects everything. Was on Ozempic from January 2019 until July 2023, then decided to try to control diabetes through diet alone. It is difficult to do. I can't lose weight even though I eat full Keto (fewer than 20 g carbs per day). Just keep on trying though.

[@JoyandEddie]

I would love to hear more about meditation. Are you following a program, just doing it on your own? I’m still trying to figure out how to quiet my mind enough to meditate - and I feel you on the desperate need to reduce my stress level in order to function!

[@aniaTX]

Jess, thank you for sharing your struggles. It's incredibly comforting to know we're not alone in these experiences. I recently purchased your 12-inch halo and absolutely love it! It's given me the confidence to consider growing my hair out for longer styles. I particularly liked the length you have in this video. Could you advise which halo length would be best to achieve a similar look?

[@shawnjones1430]

Jess you’re such a beautiful light in this world!!! Thanks for sharing your heart and story!! Sending you all the love and best ❤

[@TraceyPoland]

Congratulations on your new success...I'm so happy for you! You've always been glowy and beautiful to me! 💗

[@JessHallock]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@islandangel]

You need to do whatever you feel is right for you in order to feel healthy, happy and balanced. Keep following your intuition and listening to your body. Thank you for your transparency and vulnerability in sharing. May it be an inspiration to others. Wishing you continued success, health and happiness 💕. Nice to see you back!

[@JessHallock]

Wow thank you for saying that ❤️

[@lesliekennell4080]

Insulin resistance is awful! So glad the medication helped you. I agree with you about feeling like you never went back to normal after the gestational diabetes. I was actually told that most women who experience gestational diabetes go on to develop type 2 as they get older 🤷🏼‍♀️ It held true for me but not sure if that was just the doctors opinion or if it was based on studies. So happy for you that you’re feeling better 💕

[@JessHallock]

That’s so interesting!! I’ve just had a feeling for years that it was having some type of affect on me and it has been so frustrating to feel like my body just didn’t work like normal … but I’m so so glad it worked for me and I’d recommend it to anyone else! ❤️

[@bobbiesmith5942]

I believe I, too, have insulin resistance, but I have been unable to access semaglutide through my insurance bc I am not T2D. It is VERY expensive without insurance. 😢 Jess, did you get a diagnosis of T2D, or how were you able to get the med?

[@christinayates3866]

I’m sending this to my daughter . She Cosmetologist, wife , mother of 5 , and the sole bread winner for her family . I see how the past gave you pause . You are a lively woman and I just started watching your KZbin videos for toppers and decided to watch this and it was wonderful for you to share your personal journey .

[@christinayates3866]

*lovely

[@JessHallock]

Oh man I can totally relate to her! That’s a lot to shoulder … 🫶🏻

[@jerrilien155]

This is such a great share. Thank you for letting yourself be vulnerable and transparent. So many of us struggle with similar things, and we were never meant to be alone or feel alone in this journey. I’m so thrilled for you. You’re always beautiful, but you look incredible now, healthy and happy. God bless.

[@spj1025]

My story is exactly what you described here! Gestational diabetes etc!! I went on semaglutides a year and a half ago. Lost 70 lbs, now maintaining. I feel amazing!! ❤️❤️ way to go Jess!!

[@samlightbowne3862]

What’s the medication that has helped you Jess. You said it so quickly and didn’t explain what that was. Thank you 🙏🏼 x Looking great ❤

[@melaniedeardorff3460]

Semaglutide - aka Ozempic and Wegovy. (I’ve been on it for three weeks now.)

[@samlightbowne3862]

@@melaniedeardorff3460 Awh thanks for answering my question ☺️ I hope it’s going well for you.

[@JessHallock]

Yep it was Semiglutide ! :)

[@tbowie5926]

Being vulnerable is very hard and social media can be a dual edged sword. We’ve all heard the line ‘comparison is the thief of joy’. Too many women compare themselves to others who seem to have it all, when in fact all we’re seeing is their highlight reel. Wishing you all the best.

[@MeganScott30]

Thank you for being transparent!!

[@AlexaGraves-gc2mc]

Jess as always thanks for being so real and relatable! I love how you spoke on making room in your life. I struggle so much with trying to juggle too much. I tend to say yes to everything thinking I’ll miss opportunity and really I end up blowing out my flame on everything. So thank you for your business advice- I'd love to hear more! Are you still doing in person shadow days or classes? Ps. I’ve always thought you were beautiful but so happy you are feeling better! Keeping on doing your thing!

[@JessHallock]

First of all thank you for watching and your kind words 🫶🏻 Business is a combination of emotions and opportunities and challenges and I think the hardest part in it all is discerning what is good from what is best and worth our time and when things need to change. Sounds like you know exactly where you are at and what you need so I hope you can guard your time and space to only let in what is best from here on out! I don’t have shadow days or classes yet :/ I’ve felt like I needed to come out on the other side of this before I offered advice to anyone lol but I’d love to in the future!

[@jroubique2]

Jess, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I have some similar challenges so I can relate to yours and get inspiration from your story. I bought an original fall from you around Christmas. My hair continued to fall out until late April. That fall has saved my sanity. I’m now thinking about taking my next hair step. Again, thanks for all you have done.

[@JessHallock]

Thank you for watching my video and saying this :) I’m so glad you could relate and hopefully feel better! And thank you for your business! I hope your hair is in a better place than it was :)

[@LindsayKoerner]

This is such a blessing. I have been on the same medication for about a year and I have lost almost 100lbs and in parallel have also fixed so much more of my life with it. I’m SO happy for you Jess. I also respect your transparency 💕

[@JessHallock]

Thanks for sharing!! That’s amazing!! I’m so happy for you 🥰

[@kathysollenberger8439]

Jess. It's Kathy You look BEAUTIFUL and confident! And I love my 2 hair peices!

[@JessHallock]

Thank you Kathy!! And I’m so so glad you love your pieces ! ❤️

[@pamconlinrealtor]

You are so beautiful and seem like a very kind person. I am genuinely happy for you and wish you all the blessings in the world. You got this!

[@JessHallock]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@scandicolombian]

Happy for you! Freedom is priceless

[@kathysollenberger8439]

Jess I am Truly happy for you! I bought a product and interested in more but I lost your number to get to you. Kathy

[@JessHallock]

Thank you!! My number is 480-581-8242 !

[@aquasulis83]

Beautiful message! Ty so much for sharing and congratulations!

[@JessHallock]

Thanks for listening ❤️❤️

[@barbarawatson6195]

Thank you for sharing your story you are a very strong person and your beauty shines inside and out xx

[@JessHallock]

Thank you so much for saying that!!

[@LOTTENOLES]

So glad to see you again. Keep taking care of you! 🎉

[@JessHallock]

Aw Thank you!!

[@alissalanden8176]

❤

[@amymathews4717]

Happy Mother’s Day!

[@JessHallock]

Same to you!

[@nickistringer1902]

I love this so much for you ❤

[@JessHallock]

Thank you 😊

[@Mrfrankblak]

Fast forward 10-15years...Have you or a loved one suffered from thyroid cancer or pancreatic cancer due to semaglutide....

[@st8a5cy]

Hey Jess, I recently bought an Ensemble Hair halo from you and I want you to know how much I LOVE it. I get SO excited to wear it and I just feel confident. I’m so glad you’re doing well, and I want to say thank you for what your business does. 🩷

[@JessHallock]

Well you made my night Stacy! Thank you for saying this ❤️ this is exactly why I love this business because I get to help other women feel confident 🫶🏻 I appreciate your business!

[@KateBerryYTX]

I second this, I love mine!!!