Iowa mom shares life-changing wellness, weightloss journey

Jennifer Brown, known as ThisIowaMom on social media, has gone viral for her life-changing wellness and weightloss journey. Brown lost 189 pounds after years of running, training and following her favorite Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson - who stops by TODAY to surprise her!
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[@PamelaSchutt-b5o]

I love she did this at home; no expensive gym memberships or programs. I’m glad they showed the time it took her almost 4 yrs; that weight loss is not an overnight fix. Finally they discussed the emotional mindset that needs to change in order to be successful and maintain weight loss.

[@WhataboutTom.]

Same but planet fitness is 10 a month. It’s more about people prioritizing health

[@canadiangirrrrl]

@@PamelaSchutt-b5o she did not do it alone. She used a weight-loss drug. Is nobody paying attention to what she said???????

[@EmorettaRobinson]

She did an amazing job and remained consistent on her journey of losing weight and getting healthier. I commend her for that and her persistence definitely paid off.

[@NYtoNC]

🎉❤ Bless her. Soooooo inspiring. I only need to lose 15 lbs (menopause) but it feels like 100. I know it's a mindset first. Thank you.

[@greatstate48mom]

😂 it DOES feel like a 100, menopause is like like dog years for pounds!!

[@yamilejimenez3467]

We are crying with her. Wow! I’m inspire! A mile a day. You goooo girl💪💪

[@ItsHannahMarieC]

Kirsten is my favorite Peloton instructor! This makes me so happy to see!! Her workouts are so motivational! I loved seeing this!!

[@mrsshotsberger]

ThisIowaMom is such a sweetheart! So personable on her social media- one of my favorite people to follow!

[@diannestephens2397]

Amazing story and you’re inspirational to many who would love to tackle this.

[@helenachavez7128]

I seen this as I just hopped on KZbin. I too am on a health journey so I thought I would check it out literally I am in tears this lady’s journey is so inspirational and her being inspired by the other lady is even more beautiful. The wellness of us together and how we can inspire just one person to see something in themselves and know they aren’t alone is motivating and inspiring to continue this journey ❤

[@TheMadsenMinutes]

Such an inspiring journey! Her commitment to wellness and the life-changing transformation is truly motivating. Loved how she shared her story with such honesty and vulnerability. It’s a powerful reminder that small, consistent changes really add up.

[@jenniferaashiem6165]

She doesn’t seem to have excess skin, I wonder if she had surgery for that. Awesome work and SO inspiring!

[@toniwaugh1823]

I agree with you. If that's the case, this information should be mentioned.

[@priusa8113]

Not everyone has excess skin. I lost 130 pounds and don’t have it, even though I was not athletic at all. Just luck I guess

[@renitac8776]

She didn’t lose the weight rapidly…which makes a difference

[@ladyfran1960]

@@priusa8113 -also depends on age and other factors. As we age and lose collagen and elasticity we don't bounce back as easily

[@2011Godess]

​@@priusa8113 wow..how did you lose it. Well done🎉

[@sneakerlove5313]

Amazing! I'm glad you're healthier.

[@AmaliaMagenCohen]

She looks amazing. Good for her !

[@jstephenson5014]

Way to go, Jennifer! Can't wait to hear all about race day, you will crush it! Pelotoner myself and absolutely love the whole community!

[@MandiToutsch]

Congratulations. Yes, it can be done. Thanks for sharing. I did long go when I moved to Seattle and California. I changed from running to yoga and walking.

[@wandawoo2002]

Amazing Ladies! In this world to be able to discover and learn that we do not need validation from anyone is extremely empowering. This Is HARD work and needs consistency. Thank you for sharing your journey and being venerable and real. :)

[@GoldenAngel-]

Congratulations ❤😊

[@lowcarbqueen]

Thanks so much for sharing! Very inspirational!

[@beverlyperry663]

Wow!!! Amazing.

[@zahararay5611]

The got me crying on a Friday evening. Beautiful story. ❤ GREAT AD PELOTON & ELI LILLY. Shameless 😂

[@eagledice2008]

Oh my gosh I can’t stop crying I need a Kirsten in my life but most importantly I need to watch Jennifer I need to copy Jennifer I just love everything she’s doing

[@cjhoward409]

And I’m freaking out about weighing 158. I need to be around 125 to be in a healthy range for my height and bone structure.

[@crocadoodle7101]

Make a small step and move toward your goal. ❤️🌷

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

aw good for her! God Bless!

[@teagarden874]

Well done!!!

[@TheWellnessCuess]

Wow ! That's amazing Transformation ❤

[@JoshuaRosen-y1m]

Thank you sharing something all should do

[@andriedemetriou3113]

WELL DONE. YOU EXTENDED YOUR LIFE, YOU ARE A REAL TROOPER!😊 P S, YOU’LL INSPIRE SO MANY OTHERS TOO!

[@belindacooper3549]

What a inspiration to all the woman out you a superstar

[@Lazyketolady]

What an inspiration!!

[@dianareynolds7560]

Inspiration at its best!

[@karenmendoza7988]

Praise the lord..go Jennifer. Thank you❤

[@dianamedrano3591]

What an inspiration! Congratulations!

[@RC-iv4dx]

Awesome job! be proud!

[@debbiehatley-9737]

Good LUCK WITH EVERYTHING

[@judygovotsos7916]

Did the walking also tighten her body excess skin from weight loss? Or was it surgical removed?

[@Justagirlnamedshawn]

That would be nice to know

[@ashton8878]

No amount of walking will tighten excess skin.

[@Justagirlnamedshawn]

@ashton8878 I gained 65lbs with my daughter, lost 70, did aerobics and walked and had a tight stomach again AND I had a c-sec. It can happen.

[@PS-bs8oe]

Always be very cautious of your knees, tendons and wear superfootwear to keep things smooth. A coach in the beginning might help monitor efforts. Swimming is great at the beginning and walking thru water, ' cause it's soft on the body but effective on the scales! There's DDPYoga seems very effectivexand allows for some spicey change. Enjoy walking to health.

[@anitag9416]

She’s been doing such an amazing job on her health journey! I wonder if she used the medication (Mounjaro 1:48) mostly to get through a plateau or if it’s something she still needs to maintain her progress. Either way, it’s really impressive how committed she’s been to taking care of herself!

[@patriciaconway943]

Unbelievable results. Congratulations 😂🎉❤❤

[@dianeagideon]

When I first saw the thumbnail I thought. "P!ease don't tell me she did one of the weight loss injections " and lo and behold she did. I understand some people may need them for different mediica conditions, but I fear depending on them for weight loss isn't going to have good outcomes down the road. Many people area already seeing a rise in certain cancers as well as digestive organ issues with these injections. Permanent weight loss and good health will always be about hard work and what we put in our bodies as well as stress management.

[@jacquelineguzman174]

She had already lost 100 lbs before using it and is a marathon runner!

[@Tessalundee]

Yeah I thought it was a natural weight loss which she did for 100 lbs. Then I heard the word Mounjaro. Similar drug to Ozempic.

[@ohmyjustme]

While I agree that the weight loss is amazing, I wish I could see how someone beats the plateau with a diet tweak or change in exercise or even sleep

[@stacyhackney6100]

Excellent

[@amyfrancis9423]

An amazing weight loss story! I wonder if her husband is as proud too!

[@desireeshaw-stephens2596]

AWESOME

[@MsMickeygal]

Thanks for sharing and is that Swiss Valley Park

[@CheapsKate77]

I hate when people say “if I can do it anyone can do it.” No, that’s not true. Everyone is different.

[@Justagirlnamedshawn]

I guess it helps when you get the weight loss injection.

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

oh I feel sorry for you let me tell you now no pill no injection will get you those results she got 186lbs lost no no the discipline with her exercise is phenomenal she earned that the injections were a little boost that's a significant weightloss many people can't loose 50lbs

[@annacastillo1663]

👍 Good job! You look wonderful ❤

[@codecaine]

Let's go!

[@SweettoothMarie77]

What medication was she given when she hit a plateau? And why? How does it help?

[@elenacollado1430]

She mentioned mounjaro was prescribed to her🥰

[@irishgirl1753]

@@elenacollado1430just like ozempic

[@janeth3139]

It’s like ozempic

[@user-ws3um7fw5u]

Wow we shouldn't be celebrating someone who took medication to lose weight .like mounjario. It can be done without pills.This is advertising for the meds.

[@ursulamullikin4723]

Most people give up she did not, I don't know how people get to that in the first place, if I gain two three pounds I put the brakes on and of course exercise

[@aislingdonoghue961]

❤❤❤

[@juliefeng5622]

what medication was she on? i think most of us got stuck , and just give up

[@debbiehatley-9737]

Amazon GREAT job l have to do something to🎉🎉😊😊😊😊❤

[@CheapsKate77]

It’s crazy how much older people look when they lose weight. She looks like she is at least 10 years older than she is.

[@susanbrogan6610]

She quit losing weight because she kept doing the same thing over and over again. She needed to cross train and find other ways to mix up her training. After awhile your body gets use to the exercise.

[@somebodysomething4242]

@@GretchenHoechnerShe didn’t have to. She chose to. Very disappointing. We shouldn’t be celebrating people who take the easy way out.

[@galfromwi]

If her exercise remained the same, she needed to eat less. Your body needs less calories as you lose weight.

[@josjo188]

Because not taking the medication, which is indicated for diabetes, would have cured her diabetes. Gotcha. You don’t know her entire medical history or other reasons why she took the medication. The only thing you should be bummed about is you being so judgmental about something that helped another person improve their life.

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

​@josjo188 my thoughts exactly this is the problem with the world today sadly people see a small portion of something and run to judge be negative have a opinion and they really know nothing the easy way out honey loosing that much weight I don't care what she took never easy to be that disciplined with diet and exercise no pill or surgery will get those results

[@ymartinez5612]

This is not an inspiring journey. She added weight loss medication to lose weight. Not inspiring. Cardio does not help with fat loss.

[@erictheisen3203]

I know that she can lose a lots of weight for her!

[@cjhoward409]

Good for her ! Sadly America collectively is 47% obese ! It’s our #1 health problem. I wish we’d stop making obesity normal. So this is good that this news program put her hard work results on here ! Good for her !

[@wonderlizz]

Are you still on Rx or able to taper off of it?

[@NoNameNumberTwo]

People that stop the medication gain the weight back, that’s what the studies are showing.

[@somebodysomething4242]

I was happy for her until I realized this is just another pharmaceutical ad. 🙄 You can break through a plateau without injecting yourself with poison.

[@Justagirlnamedshawn]

Yep, disappointing

[@cynthiafreed9870]

❤️☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️🌻🌷🌻🌷

[@julialee143]

ADVERTISEMENT FOR MOUNJARO. Big pharma 🤝 big media

[@alissa9399]

You lost me at glp-1 🙄

[@bikingbuggy4199]

My thoughts exactly! It’s still great that she’s lost weight and is healthier but she shouldn’t be used as an inspiration to loose weight, especially since most women feeling the pains of trying to loose weight, can’t or don’t want to use medications.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

​@@bikingbuggy4199 *lose

[@ironmaidenfitness654]

There’s no need for the negativity around using tools like this to lose weight so right back at ya 🙄🙄

[@CheapsKate77]

@@bikingbuggy4199 Medications don’t even work for everyone. I didn’t lose weight on ozempic and then I GAINED 6 lbs on Rybelsus. However, when I eat more I lose weight.

[@mindfuleats4517]

She lost 100 pounds on her own which is amazing

[@mellisa9459]

Stop watching as soon as she said that she used a diabetic type two drug

[@puamanaohana]

💖✌️☀️🖖💞✌️☀️🤙💙

[@BestAuntieEver]

Well, bummer that you gave in to meds. Shame on your doctor for not suggesting different exercises.

[@Itsmehi456]

As soon as she said she needed that poison to lose the weight … it list me. Also shocked she’s inspired by Kirsten Ferguson. She is THE most annoying, least inspiring instructor.

[@katysummer9418]

Well she did an awesome job but I object taking Munjaro drug because people always hit a plateau and thats not a reason to resort to a drug. I find she is almost too slim now looking at her arms and face. Women need mire self esteem then they won't need validation from anybody else it would come from inside them.

[@jstephenson5014]

Did you not hear her say she is also working on the on positivity and mindset? You come on here as a woman and talk about needing self esteem and then speaking negatively. Do better and support women as opposed to knocking them down.

[@somebodysomething4242]

what you said. 👍

[@ShonJ93]

Im sick of negative comments

[@canadiangirrrrl]

I'm disappointed that she in the end used a weight-loss drug.

[@FUNNYBUNNI1]

Not fair! She used a drug to help her lose the weight. Not all of it most significant weight. Show me something who is not taking an ozwmpic like weight loss drug!

[@ivi122]

I don’t like that she took a medication to lose weight and also did she get skin removal? If so, it’s fine but she should mention it so ppl don’t get unrealistic expectations

[@user-eb3ns7jy8s]

What the heck is non jaro?

[@ShonJ93]

Mounjaro..its an injection similar to ozempic