MLM HORROR STORIES #60 | Threatening to scream when approached by Amway reps in Target

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[@Amanda-sj5sb]

Hannah: "I'm not an expert but that ma-" Zeke: HARDCORE PARKOR 😂😂😂

[@EnchantingWings1]

Full on ninja XD

[@JaimeLeighArt]

This comment 😂😂

[@unacarstensen3181]

Purrkour 😂 I love Zeke!

[@SerendipitousLee23]

He was literally climbing the wall - hilarious! 😅 And I really appreciated the slow-mo instant replay, lol.

[@paulmaccaroni]

Parkour! Parkour!

[@AmaliaTalty]

As someone with an opinionated cat who is very very insistent about playing fetch, the first part of the video made me smile

[@saschavest]

😂😂😂😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jacoe413]

My cat likes to play "baseball," she gets on top of our China hutch and meows until I wad up some paper into a ball. I'll throw paper balls up there, and she consistently bats them back down at me.

[@Texasmommaof5]

Zeke is so fun. I love hearing his purrs and chirps.

[@kellys1458]

He was literally climbing the walls. 😆 2:56

[@SofiaMartinho]

He's a star! 🤩

[@janetmariededick6061]

Love Zeke❤

[@Ann-jx7hp]

Let's be honest...this is Zeke's channel. He's just letting Hannah use it rent free 🤣

[@kellys1458]

3:10 Hannah: "Zeke! You're ridiculous!" Zeke: "Am I?"

[@catlover2223]

Hannah: "I thought an hour of fetch before filming would be enough." Zeke: "It's never enough!"

[@lauriechan1426]

Regarding the 3rd story...i worked at target, and if someone approaches you like that, you can 100% tell an employee or manager and those people will get kicked out and banned, as soliciting is strictly forbidden inside/around store

[@carolsummers8734]

I like to complement another woman on an item of clothing I like. Now I will hope no one thinks I am an MLMer.

[@lauriechan1426]

@@carolsummers8734 well, i mean, it is very very different to compliment someone, do a little small chat and then be on your way...and stalking through the store and pitch a 'mentorship' 🤣

[@reina3074]

This happened to me too. I worked in Beauty, and I had two people approaching me asking me if I wanted extra income and they pitched me their makeup “brand”. I forgot what it was. Definitely was scammy MLM vibes. I pretended to play along and be excited. Then I said, “This doesn’t happen to be one of those multi level marketing things, does it?” And they looked shocked and they didn’t answer. I said “I thought so. You’re not going to prey on anyone in here, let alone my department. Get out.” I never called Hardlines 4 so fast 😂😂😂

[@UlshaRS]

This one opened the mind palace. Target, 2021, and my already paranoid anti-social virology and security trained mindset spotted a guy tracking woman. He saw me alone in the snackies, backtracked aisle twice and he made a concerted effort to make contact and rub up on me. He got the airhorn scream. Bet he wasn't expecting people of Walmart style defenses. Target really does attract the stalkers

[@tweedlebug123]

@@UlshaRSidk why but People of Walmart Style defenses just makes me laugh- it's somehow makes so much sense as a descriptor but i can't quite explain why. There's a reason these creeps lurk around Targets- idk, the female clientel just feels a bit more easy pickin's than a lady at Walmart. Walmart shoppers are a force to be reckoned with- just look at the kind of people Wal-marts attract compared to Target. In all seriousness, good for you for defending yourself. You were very brave and i'm not sure i'd be in the same circumstance. I admire you a lot for standing your ground and scaring off a creep when I'd probably be a deer in the headlights at a moment's fright.

[@Lailer10]

I rewatched Zeke jumping into frame MULTIPLE times. Sooo cute!

[@andromeda156]

In slow motion 😂

[@anainesgonzalez8868]

Same. I loved that she replayed the jump in slow motion because I was replaying it so many times before going forward in the video

[@Annie_Annie__]

I showed it to my kid, lol. During Covid when all his classes were online, it wasn’t uncommon for our cat to start pestering him and wanting to play, so he knew what Hannah was dealing with, lol. He said Hannah was lucky she didn’t have a teacher telling her to pay attention through those antics. 😆

[@leighnicole100]

Zeke is the main character and he knows it. I love how talkative he is!

[@chelseascreatures]

Hell hath no furry like a Zeke being ignored LOL Also for story #3 those creeps were CLEARLY in the wrong. They followed her around the store, then cornered her while attempting to touch her kid? Uhm no thank you Pandemic or no, there's a reason you don't follow a female around especially one that has a child. They're lucky they didn't get a police report filed

[@MyCatIsADonut]

I believe I live in the same area as the poor woman in this story. Someone posted about this couple just a week or so ago on the local fb page and dozens of women said the same thing happened to them either at target or at the local park. It's disgusting how many women have been terrified by this couple. They use their young child now, too

[@Panda-cute]

@@MyCatIsADonut it feels like a child snatching setup. I've heard a similar theme of a couple approaching women alone with their baby to try and distract her while they take the baby... I hope it was really only an MLM pitch

[@SjofnBM1989]

​@@Panda-cute They're no snatching children out of target that's just a myth. That's not how human trafficking works. There's CCTV everywhere traffickers aren't stupid enough to do something that's going to get their bare faces all over the news.

[@MiriamVance.]

Now I’m hoping I get cornered by Amway reps at Target so I can file a police report on them 😅

[@MiriamVance.]

@allison8608 omg you guys should totally report them! Like a bunch of anonymous tippers!

[@mermeow]

It angers me greatly how strangers think they have the right to touch your baby or your pregnant belly without purrmission. 🙀😼

[@maryeckel9682]

I love bald babies and love to feel their little,peach fuzz heads, but I would NEVER (especially now) not ask if it was okay!

[@_punkybrewster]

21:43 Anna’s mama bear instincts are top tier and I’m proud of her for it! MLM pitch or not - the situation wasn’t safe and her reaction was absolutely warranted ♥️

[@mayas883]

Absolutely, I wish I listened to my gut like that. Also the fact that the random woman tried to TOUCH THE CHILD??? What the heck, covid or not who thinks that is appropriate??

[@Blake1720]

I thought she was a bit dramatic. Yes it’s annoying, awkward, and strange but she knew about MLMs and knew it was a pitch.

[@mayas883]

@@Blake1720 she didn't though, she only realised it was probably a pitch afterwards

[@Blake1720]

@@mayas883 she said she’s been in other MLMs

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

​@@Blake1720 here 1 year later to comment that no that person was not overreacting and wasn't dramatic. Strangers followed her in a store, cornered her in the baby aisle while talking about opportunities and a couple mentoring and all that bs while one of them tried to touch her baby. Her reaction was entirely appropriate for that situation. You do not know a stranger's intentions.

[@TiffanyG8675309]

Zeke is so adorable ❤️ tell Cooper he doesn't have to be shy, we want to see him too!

[@i.am.gretchen]

How got got real kitty head emojis?

[@TiffanyG8675309]

@@i.am.gretchen it's a perk for being a channel member 😊

[@ravenm8623]

Every time I hear “English is my second language” and the story is written so well. ❤❤❤❤

[@laurakobetich9809]

Written better than many who have English as their first language 😂

[@tinymittensdesign]

Me, when people think they're the main character: ugh Me, when Zeke knows he's the main character: WHO'S A GOOD BOY? A HANDSOME LITTLE MAN?

[@fishieloosey]

I will never understand why people, especially strangers, think it's ok to touch a baby. It makes me so angry. I saw a sign on someone's baby carseat that nicely said "please don't touch" which I love, and wish I had it when my kids were babies.

[@UnderToWonder]

Not exactly MLM related, but I just want to say, so many people send you stories and apologize for their writing because English may not be their first language...however they are all great writers! It's already amazing to me (as someone from North East England with only English and a very small amount of French) when people can speak multiple languages but to be able to write in one too is so impressive. You should never have to apologize even if it isn't perfect because you try and that is a dang sight more than many native English speakers!

[@Mama_Bear524]

Well said! I concur.

[@mfarley252]

Agreed! I’m so impressed by them, never apologize

[@milamijalkovic4624]

As someone who often feels self conscious about my English becuse it's my 2nd language, thank you this means a lot

[@lisagaul6979]

I totally agree with you. I only speak English (geordie) lol with some limited Italian. I'm from the North East too! I don't know about you but I rarely get mlm message requests, had Younique and Nuskin in the past but just ignore them . I guess we're lucky as we never had Lularoe etc. I remember years ago we used to get Betterware brochures through the door, I think that was the closest mlm to Amway. Fortunately I've never had an attempted pitch walking around Tesco either!

[@UnderToWonder]

@@lisagaul6979 Weyaye, snap! Geordie classes as its own language too I think 😂! I think the biggest one I've known in my life here is The Body Shop but yeah, I remember Betterware too and Tupperware parties back in the 90s. I've seen people selling Younique and another make up one I can't remember the name of but I'm lucky never to have been messaged about anything!

[@uutdiegodzilla3821]

If something is outrageous, we say: "I could go up the wall because of this!" Thank you Zeke for illustrating how outrageous a 1200 calorie diet for that young woman was!! You nailed it, boy! 🥰

[@Nylak-Otter]

I mean, my daily intake is 1,200 calories daily, and I'm overall pretty healthy. I'm just female and short. I gain weight and am over-full on anything much more. If I wanted to lose weight at this point, I'd have to cut it to 800 (which I have no reason to do). It really depends on the individual. 😅

[@radnairenegat]

Do you happen to be a Hungarian? We use that term all the time :D

[@uutdiegodzilla3821]

@@radnairenegat No, I am German. Funny, how some idioms are the same in so many countries, innit? I once wrote a comment about cats "having their five minutes", as we used to say in our family, and got answers from all over Europe, where people have the same or similar sayings! 🤗

[@uutdiegodzilla3821]

@@Nylak-Otter I don't know what to say to this without stepping on your toes...let"s say, you should get that checked, okay? The mere fact that you know how much calories you eat each day isn't a good sign at all. And 1200 calories a day is seen as the absolute minimum for any adult woman nowadays. Which means, you are one the verge of starving yourself, no matter how short you are. And with these 1200 calories, your diet must contain a lot of variety and be very balanced. And that's even harder to do the more one restricts themselve...

[@Nylak-Otter]

@@uutdiegodzilla3821 Trust me, I'm obnoxiously well-monitored, since I had an organ transplant a few years ago. I'm just vegetarian and lean (I'd be vegan, except I get low on calcium without an animal-based source, and due to the transplant I have lighter bone scans than I should for my age/activity level). That's also why I know pretty much exactly how many calories I eat on average, since I had to record basically everything for awhile. I don't keep track of it anymore, but I'm still aware of it. So yeah, I eat a wide variety of everything except meat, but I am supplemented and always will be, as well. I also have an active lifestyle, I just have really low calorie demands at this point. It's just been that way for the last decade for me. And I don't actively restrict myself; I graze throughout the day, so I'm never hungry. I'm basically a goat.

[@sarahferenc5440]

Longaberger had a CHOKEHOLD on 90’s Midwest moms! My mom loved those baskets so much she signed me and her up for basket weaving classes. So yes, I can weave a basket in the apocalypse.

[@TheSeptemberSapphire]

I will never understand how a couple thinks that it is okay to approach a mother with a new baby in the store and it will not be sketchy. With our world, I would automatically assume the worst.

[@Mama_Bear524]

I wasn’t even with my kids but yesterday I was sitting in the car in the parking lot and this man aggressively knocked on my window. It scared the crap out of me.

[@fleabitz1474]

@@Mama_Bear524 There are beggars who work busy parking lots and give a fake sob story about needing money for gas or the bus. Some of them can be pretty frightening. The only thing you can do is get away from them because there is no way to know which ones are harmless and which ones aren't.

[@debymello4756]

@@fleabitz1474 there's a bunch that hang around grocery stores and bus stops in the area I study. Don't like to thret to scream because there's two or three who might be harmless, but did once - worked because the bus was half full. People are shy about making a scene but the ones with something to lose if one happens are the creeps, so a pretty good weapon if it looks like real danger, "descalate calmly" my ass

[@fleabitz1474]

@@debymello4756 I live in the same kind of area. I once had to quietly take a pepper spray out of my pocket and casually but obviously hold it in my hand to make an impression on a big guy at a bus stop who was behaving in a threatening manner. He saw it and lipped off about it but backed off.

[@Kreepie11]

@@debymello4756 There's the odd guy in the town I used to live in that would do the same (around groceries and bus stops). I never have any cash on me anyway, so I'd come out with an extra sandwich and they'd get it whether it's what they wanted or not. 😅

[@TheHandle1990]

Zeke really let us know today that this is his world and we are lucky just to live in it.

[@NGFederation]

Now that was one heck of a cat wall jump. Well done Zeke!

[@drakecoleman9364]

This is my favorite Cat Channel on KZbin! The stories you tell on the side are intersting too, but I love Zeke, the star of the channel!

[@KendrykWynn13]

I work at Target, and not that long ago a grandma and her infant grandson came through my checkline and she said she had been followed through the store by a shady-looking guy who shuffled off after she confronted him about following them. She was shaken about it and very worried about him trying to grab her grandson or someone else's small child

[@starlingswallow]

That is scary!!😮😢

[@JellicleKitten]

I love Zeke's energy. 😆 Also the Beachbody slang is totally losing me too... I feel like we slid into a Stephen Universe fanfic instead with all this "fifteen star bombshell Diamond" talk

[@nicolep3084]

Zeke said “mom, I am the star!! The people want me!”🤣

[@captainxchellie]

Zeke doing the most makes me feel way better about my cat being rambunctious 😂😂

[@Lorie336]

I miss having cats around. My cat Spencer would go crazy for the laser pointer and would jump as high as Zeke just did. Thank you Zeke for some kitty antics and making me laugh I almost had yogurt come out of my nose. So unexpected!

[@carolsummers8734]

I had cats for 43 years. My last one passed 3 years ago and I feel too old to get another. I really enjoy a peek of Zeke.

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

@@carolsummers8734 you could adopt a senior kitty ❤

[@hilarymol6607]

Hannah: I was in Target (where I NEVER go) a couple days ago and overheard this gem, which immediately made me think of this latest video. I thought you'd appreciate the unexpected exchange/humor between the generations, especially since the location matched up with the header of this upload! (Long, but funny.) Elderly woman (at least in her 80s): "That nice makeup lady came by yesterday." Woman in her 50s: "You didn't let her in, did you, mom?" EW: "Of COURSE I did, honey. She's lovely. We had coffee and chatted for hours." Woman: **sighs** "Did you buy anything this time?" EW: "Just a couple things. You know I needed lipstick." Woman: "You have like FORTY lipsticks." EW: "A lady has to be prepared with every shade." Woman: "MOM. You have GOT to stop buying from her. She's with an MLM. It's a scam. It's overpriced. You can get the same shades here for less than HALF the price. See?" (they were in the cosmetics section.) EW: **slight pause** "MLM? Isn't that that rapper? What does he have to do with lipstick?" Woman: **even longer pause** Woman: "Oh my god. Mom, that's EMINEM. An MLM is a pyramid scheme. A scam. A money sink." I had to walk away at that point. It would have been obvious I was just standing there to listen to the conversation otherwise (nobody can be that confused about what color lip gloss to pick for that long of a stretch. Plus, if I didn't move along, there was a chance security might think I was up to something, and I didn't feel like explaining the Eminem/MLM thing to them, either.). About three aisles over I let some laughter leak out, which made a couple shoppers nearby look over at me and move their shopping cart just a little bit over, afraid that my unexplained outburst might be contagious, and when you live in Grand Rapids (home of Amway and a giant Dutch Christian Reformed community) there's an unwritten rule you're not supposed to have unscheduled fun, especially while you're on your own and running errands. I further broke the rule two more aisles later when my mind replayed Zeke's incredible parkour stunt up the wall, causing me to let loose a snort of laughter, which earned me a tutting sound from a nearby old lady who had clearly just surfaced from the Sucking On A Bag of Lemons section of the store. Worth it. Zeke's amazing. Sorry for the long comment. I thought you (or maybe one of the other subscribers. Maybe.) would appreciate it.

[@Kreepie11]

😆😆I'm here. I do. Eavesdropping FTW (legitimately the best form of people-watching).

[@NurseEthel]

That's hilarious!!

[@camilleroblin5005]

I love your little story! 40 LIPSTICKS?! Ma'am, that's more than enough, even the beauty influencers I follow get less, because they only choose lipsticks which match their lips and skin complexion 😂. I'm still sad that a bit... huh, a hun scams an elderly lady. She's not sweet, she's manipulative.

[@SoCalJellybean]

All I can imagine is Zeke going, “WHEEEEEE!!!!” as he flies through the air! 🤣💀

[@larkk7444]

Years ago I was being pitched Herbalife and I did some research. Found a video about their "wellness centers," and and interviewer asked this woman what her qualifications were to be a wellness coach. She had no answer, but finally said, "Because we sell the shakes." That was it for me.

[@the.lizardking]

I have an orange tabby who sings the song of her people 24/7 and she will make sure to not be ignored! She's very dedicated to telling me everything that's on her mind 🤣

[@camilleroblin5005]

Mine is like this. She is adamant with talking to me and letting me know I have to meet her every needs and desires 😂

[@SirWolfsbane3]

Regarding story #3- for those who have social anxiety: I used to work in retail/hospitality, I guarantee you in *most* situations- if you kindly ask workers ,we will ALWAYS be happy to help, and are willing to go out of our way to help you! I know it seems like you might be interrupting/annoying us- we are just bored and need to rest our face from the retail smile. Anytime someone came to me when I worked in a cinema- always willing to go above and beyond to help them!!!

[@Just.a.girl.named.Kristy]

SpiderZeke at the 3 minute mark had me rolling! 😂 my cats have randomly tried to crawl a wall every now and then. I just put it to their last brain cells were taking a break. 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@EnchantingWings1]

Spider Zeke, spider Zeke, does whatever a spider Zeke does XD

[@DoingStuffWithDiana]

holy CRAP zeke was willing to go flying to get your attention. glad we got to see that lolol

[@EdwardoLover]

I am genuinely always so impressed with the way people don't just actively get mean back when people are mean to them. The ability to keep calm like that is so impressive. If someone said to me "Wow, you've really been eating those pretzels this week, huh?" I would not be able to stop myself from directly insulting them back. I'm paying you money, treat me with respect or get no money.

[@Kreepie11]

Happy for you! That's the kind of conversation I'd have... with myself. In the car, after it happened. 😅

[@camilleroblin5005]

Yeah, I would go ballistic if a random scowled me for eating what I want. Who are you? My mom? My physician? No? So fuck off 😂

[@aliciafreitag6682]

I actually feel bad for the former NHL guy. It just really hit me how much you have to work it in this business. I cant imagine the level of desperation to harass someone so much just to end up with few hundred bucks of sale. It's just sad really.

[@imactuallyded]

As a retail employee, yes we will always help. Most of us have been in multiple uncomfortable situations ourselves, and are very happy happy to help out

[@marialegare3954]

I LOVE story 3. So proud of the contributor for listening to her gut and not being afraid to get weird in order to get out of that situation. This is what I want the takeaway from that to be: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE POLITE. You do not have to be civil and act like a normal person if that courtesy has first been denied you. Obviously your reaction does not always need to be as extreme as in this story; in this case, the couple had crossed some extreme boundaries to begin with, though, so it was warranted. But for instance, there are all the stories of people being asked to come to what they think is a get-together at a coffee shop, or a presentation in a hotel, or something, and once the pitch started they say that they felt "stuck" or "trapped" or "obligated". In most cases, they were not physically trapped! The huns are using social conventions against you, and you do not need to go along with that. If someone asks you out for coffee but then starts pitching you, you stop them. You say you are not interested. If they persist, you leave. If they don't let you get in a word edgewise-if they physically do not stop talking to allow you to say you're not interested-you literally get up in the middle of their sentence and leave. You can just do that. You can just go. (This doesn't only apply to MLM pitches, either. If people are imposing on you in a way that violates your safety or other important rights, screw politeness and just leave.)

[@starlingswallow]

YESSSS!!!! This!! 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

[@karlagerman-skrinjaric6548]

Specially important if you're feeling unease. Every time I see some true crime and realise someone would be alive today if they were Ok with not being polite

[@ThatSoulsGirl]

lmao Zeke is hilarious he acts exactly like my cat when he wants attention. But on the subject, I once got trapped in Beach Body because I thought their coaches were actual coaches and as someone who has been bodybuilding since I was 18, I felt really stupid when I realized it was an MLM.

[@Sina-aka-potatosupreme]

My cat was the same. He couldn’t understand that I talked and no other human was around (like on the phone) he thought I talked to him. And polite as he was joined in the conversation.

[@michelmcgregor1684]

I have 11 cats, all inside only, and Zeke acrobatting off of the wall was the best thing I’ve ever seen in a video!!!!! I loved it so much!!!!! 😹😹😹😹😹

[@reginakeith8187]

Longaberger was HUGE in the 80s & 90s. It appealed to the 'country' aesthetic. You should look up their corporate office. It looks like a ginormous Longaberger basket! LOL

[@spunkymom2786]

Yes I remember this too and way over priced baskets

[@throwaboat7891]

I like to imagine Zeke is just vocalizing red flags that pop up with his chirping. Clearly this was a big red flag that he had to MAKE IT BE KNOWN.

[@dumpster.pool.planetoid]

zeke is such a lil character 😭 warms my heart whenever he and cooper show up

[@lauramiller1793]

Story 3 is terrifying and I am so proud of the young lady for speaking up. I tend to lock up when feeling threatened and wish I could be that outspoken when confronted. Tho recently I refused to buy yet another cousin's really crappy MLM product! Thanks Hannah! Maybe there should be a self defense against the dark art of the MLM pitch someone should teach us all! Lol!

[@saradyess6916]

I had been thinking of submitting a story about Longaburger! My grandmother had been a sells rep for them for decades, all the way up until they went under. I have sooo much of their stuff, and it was honestly one of the reasons I never thought it, and companies like it were pyramid schemes and never thought they were bad in any way.

[@amyholloway8612]

I would love to hear about your experience! I've never heard of them.

[@teijaflink2226]

I'm curious too, weird name Longaburger, is it a Hamburger mlm?

[@saradyess6916]

@@teijaflink2226 They started as just baskets, then added pottery items, then some clothing and fabric purse items. The building the head quarters was in was wild, so I'll definitely send in my story and pictures!

[@Melavara]

Right??? The baskets are legit tho 😂

[@morganirvine2327]

Flying zeke is the laugh I didn't know I needed

[@CarboneCat]

Parkour Zeke was absolutely hilarious. 😂😂😂

[@mattiekitty]

Love your videos and it’s always a bonus when your cats provide some comic relief 🤣

[@lauren.13]

To this day, my mom has a bunch of Longaberger baskets (that she's had since I was very small). I didn't even know it was an MLM until I got into anti MLM last year. Now I know why those baskets were so dang expensive. 😂

[@elsathorson830]

This is a shock to me too! My mom has them and my grandma had them and look at them as heirlooms

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Zeke is just the sweetest cat and hearing his meows really makes me wish I could pet him, too 🥰

[@imapisces0308]

Hannah: "I think Zeke is going to calm down and take a nap. Zeke: :Jumps mid air meowing: More than sure he said "I think the hell I won't!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kairithebeat]

Also referring to the Target story, I seriously would have done the same. Anytime I am with my child in public, the amount of warnings that go around in my brain and what I need to be aware of especially when people come up to you already acting strange and have been following you around. No joke, I would have asked for workers to walk with me to my car too. I am so glad she spoke up and said something. 👏

[@hockeysteph]

Longaberger baskets were ALL the rage in the 90's when I was a kid. EVERYONE had them and they were/are actually pretty good quality. As usual, they were/are very expensive but you can often find nice ones at thrift stores for a bargain nowadays if you're into that type of aesthetic. My mom has a napkin holder basket from Longaberger and she still uses it to this day.

[@carolsummers8734]

I remember those. Very expensive.

[@noiseycookie8899]

I received a small Longaberger picnic basket as a gift once, it was really cute and nicely made. Yep, back in the 90's.

[@JennaGetsCreative]

Zeke says ignoring is not an option!

[@the_Sarahnator]

Zeke was channeling his inner Michael Scott here. "Parkour!"

[@summerbummer1930]

This first story is already annoying. Many years ago my dad was morbidly obese and sought out help to lose weight and get healthy, after his baby brother suddenly died at only 48 years old from a heart attack. He saw a dietician or nutritionist (don't remember which, the one that requires a college degree though) who made a very extensive, personalized plan for him with recipes, healthy swaps, snack ideas the whole 9. But I think the reason this plan was so successful - he lost 110lbs in 2-3 years! - was that there was nothing fully restricted or demonized. He could still enjoy sweets, salty goodies, and fatty foods, in moderation. That's always the key! A couple hundred calories in pretzels isn't going to make or break someone's weight loss journey, nor is a piece of cake or a few cookies. It's been proven over and over again the more restrictive a diet plan is, the more you're likely setting yourself up for failure!

[@maryeckel9682]

Dietitian is the one with the degree.

[@Kreepie11]

Congratulations to your dad!

[@Lady-Lilith]

Zeek's purrkour cameo was a delight.

[@MrsScorpionette]

Zeke cuddling into you and trying to hypnotise you with his tail at 9min is hilarious 😂

[@avamenza6119]

The fact that Zeke plays fetch levels him up by 1000% and then the instant replay. Omg my heart belongs to Zeke ❤

[@pnuthead13]

Thank you for advocating for ‘rude’. It’s actually just being honest, blunt, direct and most of all - not allowing someone to weaponize politeness and kindness. Protect yourself, your family, your income, mental health and anything of value to you. It’s totally your right.

[@tally-ttc5765]

Oh my gosh Zek is so cute! I love when he is churping in the background. That jump though.... 🤣

[@terrikoop416]

Hannah, I just wanted to say that I hope you never stop including your cats in your videos! They make me smile. ❤

[@KTplease]

Zeke doing kitteh parkour was hilarious! Thank you for leaving him in the edited videos, because he’s adorable.

[@RabbitReads]

so wild that same kind of thing happened to my sibling and i at target! a woman stopped us in the middle of the aisle by complimenting my outfit. i said thanks and kept walking but then she sucked us into a conversation about thrifting. THEN she brought up her MENTORS saying she knew a very wealthy couple that was helping her lmao. this was when i had just started watching anti-MLM so all the alarm bells were ringing. my sibling however had just turned 18 and was excited to have an adult conversation and be treated as an adult by another person. i was so creeped out. honestly my thoughts were “this is a scam or human trafficking”

[@meganrae2508]

Zeke just wants his time in the spotlight, he hasn’t had more than a quick cameo in a while 😹❤️

[@AndeLikeTheMint]

Not my cat meowing back at Zeke 😆

[@lilfishboy253]

Cuuuute!!

[@Onyx7516]

I was listening to this in the car so when I finally got home I had to rewind to the first story to see what Zeke did - so worth it!! 😂❤

[@rebalspirit]

I was raised with four brothers and a father who did not suffer fools and unwelcome phone callers. We women need to learn to say, "No.", and simply hang up without waiting for an acknowledgment from the caller. Seriously. Rudeness/manipulation should never be met with anything but disconnection. I know this is a skill that many women find difficult to acquire but it is a necessity, otherwise you are allowing people to steal your time and your peace of mind which are very valuable because they are yours to steward, not theirs. And you have value beyond pale regardless of how much or little money you have in your pocket.

[@sargeoutdoors]

Zeek went into total "I am the main character" mode lol

[@Internettrolloftheyear]

The hockey player story is the ultimate "never meet your hero" example.

[@TeroTheShortOne]

Zeke: Ignore THIS! *Does a sick kick-flip off the wall*

[@lar-in-a-crisis]

Good morning, Hannah!! I absolutely lost it when Zeke decided to parkour on camera lol. I have an MLM story that's about three people I know who worked/work the corporate side of three different MLM's... so it's a different beat from the usual stories, but I think it provides interesting insights. Would you like me to send it in?

[@coolbeansnyc]

Send it 👍🏾

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Agreed, please send it in!

[@joooy54]

hannah may not see your comment but i amsure she would love for you to send it in! pls do!!

[@ULTRAV1OLE7]

Thanks Hannah for becoming such a part of my morning routine! They always get me out of bed and get me moving while listening 💕💕💕

[@carolsummers8734]

Me too.

[@yana33612]

sorta unrelated but i didn’t expect to see an atiny here omg!!

[@yolandaponkers1581]

I love the cat self-yeet in this video 😂 He’s absolutely adorable!

[@alphacygni8307]

"I will not apologize for my actions" 👏👏👏 Yes, Anna!!!

[@ridinwithjake]

Kuddos to those Target employees that walked that young mother and her baby to her car and made her feel safe!

[@melissashiels7838]

Who else hit the like button when Zeke appeared?

[@kairithebeat]

I'm dying😂😂, Zeke was in his own world today!🤣🤣

[@KatieSasso]

I love hearing Zeke 😭 (and seeing his sweet parkour skills 🤣)

[@differentlynormal6957]

Honestly the louder Zeke is the happier I am.

[@kahmehkoh]

Hannah: and I have been playing fetch all morning... Zeke: LIES!!!!

[@mylittlesuperhero581]

Zekes jump was absolutely hilarious 🤣

[@lalakass9041]

Target has a no soliciting policy could have home straight to the manger and got them kicked out

[@annakout]

I laughed out loud at Zeke jumping 😂😂 he’s such a goofy cat. ❤

[@Pikeya]

Came here for MLM horror stories, stay here for Zeke and his shenanigans.

[@tessabakker662]

Look at Zeke go! What a little rocketman! Still watching as I comment this, but great new vid Hannah! 😍

[@katie4929]

Kudos to that young mom in a target-I am from New York, and if those people approached me and my child like that, they’d be getting an earful first and I’d ask questions later! Needless to say, I am a very direct, self-protective person lol-hope you’re feeling well Hannah! ❤

[@AlexOvTheAbyss]

Story 3 reminded me of a similar situation, but not with an MLM. I used to go to a local nature center and walk the trails a lot while listening to music. Was walking my normal path when I walked by this couple (maybe 20 years old, give or take) who was reading bibles. I would occasionally look over my shoulder in case some joggers were coming up behind me, and I noticed the couple had gotten up and were walking on the trail a decent ways behind me. I didn't think much of it until the trail started to snake around and they were suddenly a lot closer to me (I generally walk faster than most people). I sped up a bit to try and get more space between us, and finally couldn't see them anymore while I was on the path back to my car. When I got to the parking lot, I could see them bee lining for me from the other end of the parking lot. Being very familiar with the trails, I became extremely worried because I knew the only way they got over there was to jump a fence off trail. I had put my hand down into my pocket to get a hold of a knife I carry and was trying to mentally prepare for what I might have to do, when they said "Hey, do you know jesus?" I was slightly relieved, yet still freaked out to the point where I could barely even talk. They did eventually let me go, but still was a terrifying experience.

[@Kreepie11]

😂😂 "Hey, do you know jesus?" "No, but you're about to meet him." 💀💀💀 Legit, though, that's scary. I'd say that they should know better than to follow strangers, but they're probably in a cult and would not.

[@MashaRistova]

Omg this reminds me of a time a big group of Mormon boys on bikes rode up on me while I was outside alone smoking a cigarette. It was late and dark outside and I just see this huge group of men on bikes roll ip and SURROUND me. My heart started racing and I went into fight or flight. They asked how my night was going and once I noticed their outfits and realized they were Mormons I said “I’m catholic!!” And ran back into my apartment. Lmao I haven’t been to mass since i was a teenager and definitely don’t practice Catholicism anymore but i thought saying that would rebuke them like an exorcist

[@flowerjpotter1629]

​@@MashaRistova I would have been panicking too.

[@extrastout1741]

Zeke is like "1200 calories is insane"

[@emilysnow6757]

The cat leap in the background was the best thing ever!

[@JustToSaveYou]

*serious topic* Zeke: My people need me.

[@MyCatIsADonut]

Pretty sure I live in the same area as the woman approached at target. There is a local Facebook page and this couple goes viral every few months for approaching new moms and pregnant women. They now have a young daughter who they bring with them. They walk around the target parking lot (as they aren't allowed inside anymore) and they also hang out at a local park. MANY women are very concerned about being tr**ficked, but it's just huns on a rampage

[@nothingtoseeherebye74]

Zeke: I am the dark cat lord Zeke! All of you mortals must obey me! If you choose to disobey me, I shall unleash my hellish hordes upon you! MUHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@trexxy9628]

I used to come for you and stay for Zeke. Now I come for Zeke and stay for you BTW- you are glowing!!!!

[@trinab.787]

Did I hear that correctly? A meal replacement you can't eat on an empty stomach? That is very weird...

[@TylertheMiller]

you hit it right on the head, supplements and vitamins are not regulated by any federal agency. they can basically make any claim they want.

[@RouxHarbour]

I was talking with my mom yesterday, and she said she was meeting with her "coach" at 3. I immediately froze and felt panic "Coach? What kind of coach?" "Oh a life coach" she says. I was sure she was being conned by an mlm rep and started freaking out, Turns out it wasn't. It was a real government-referred coach to help her with her health issues. And MLM's have ruined the word. xD

[@LovedLisa]

Didn’t Mackattack talk about Longaberger and mention that they had their (old?) headquarters not too far from his place? Rings a bell 🔔 🤔

[@sarahjones6323]

Regarding story #5: I was also at the 2016 Beachbody summit in Nashville, and I remember everything she’s talking about, and I was enamored by it at the time, too! 😂

[@breajahcurley79]

Zeke is so cute "mom... mooooom" 😂