MY ARMS ARE MASSIVE, WEIGHT LOSS UPDATES & RANDOM TRADER JOES HAUL | WEEKEND VLOG

[@asheriee]

your long winded rant is *exactly* how I feel. i too hate my arms. i have "fat" arm pits. lol. I GET it. and, I too, am lazy. and love to think of all the weight lost if I would have just stuck to it. ugh. and spending money on things that I *think* will help me and then not even using it. i totally get it. we got this. we can do this. sending you love, girlie!!! 🩷

[@im_LaurenHays]

I’m thinking it’s a universal experience!!😭🤣 but it’s nice to know I’m not alone and we all have those days and those things!! We absolutely CAN do this!!🕺🏻 and we will!!!💓💓

[@shannonbaumgart548]

This really hit me , I felt like I was literally listening to myself . I too struggle with my arms and just food / weight in general. Thank you for this vlog bc I needed to hear this. I keep trying to tell myself progress not perfection. Still a daily struggle but hoping for better days ahead ! Thanks again and have a great rest of the week ! 😊

[@im_LaurenHays]

I think the feeling is far more universal than we realize!! Social media is a very skewed version of the world and I think makes it even easier for us to find insecurities in ourselves based on who and what we see online but I’m really glad I ended up posting💓💓 it’s okay to feel that way and it’s totally normal! But we push forward and keep moving and you’re SO right, progress over perfection always!!

[@liteicedcoffee]

The fact that you have upped your workouts and eating habits and stuck with it for 4 months is winning!!! You are doing great. I agree walking is so amazing for health. I do formal workouts 5 days a week and walk 45-60 mis each day as well. I make it my "me" time where I listen to podcasts, books, or watch tv (if on the treadmill). That motivates me and it is fun! I am a long time watcher and first time commenter. Love your videos and am always happy to see the cat 😊

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you so much!! Sorry my comment is so late, we had several busy weeks and I’m just now catching back up!❤️ what podcasts do you listen to?! I’m always looking for new ones!!

[@liteicedcoffee]

@@im_LaurenHays no worries, I hope it was "fun" busy. 😊 Fitness podcasts, I love Dr Rhonda Patrick, Redefining Strength, The Betty Rocker, Dr William Li, Tracy Steen (she targets women approaching menopause and I want to be informed ahead of time). Also not podcasts but Nicole Burgess and Daniela Diaries have wonderfully motivating vlogs. For money podcasts I listen to Suze Orman Women and Money, and Ramit Sethi I will Teach you to be Rich.

[@planningfoodmoneywithmiche7868]

Thank you for being honest. Sometimes we need to see the struggles too.💗

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks for watching!!💓 I totally agree- the struggles are just as important and relevant in life and weight loss!! I’m glad I decided to share!

[@aliciaa5894]

So here with you on the arms. Doing the sesh well rounded program has significantly improved my arms.

[@im_LaurenHays]

I will look into that for sure!!😍💓

[@froggy2284able]

Thank you for showing the good and the bad. I appreciate your honesty in the beginning of your video.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks girl!! I think we all have those days and I definitely want my channel to reflect the real me, my real life and thoughts and sometimes those days just come! Thanks for watching💓

[@michellejaramillo7861]

Lauren thanks for showing your vulnerability and reality. I totally get it: I too absolutely hate my arms. Stay well and strong!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks so much Michelle!🫶🏻

[@chitchatpaddiwack5638]

Lauren, I’m watching it right now and I just feel like giving you a big hug. I know you said you don’t feel like that anymore, but I just see a beautiful girl who’s a little stressed out about getting married but excited and thinking about all the things. Give yourself some grace and enjoy your life.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Anita!!! Those days are never fun but they pass and I’m so thankful for that!🙌🏼

[@lindseydovel7676]

Cook up some ground beef and drain it then cook the left over cabbage in with the meat, covered until it gets soft, then with the lid off to evaporate the water from the cabbage then just add a sprinkle of shredded cheese, cheddar or Colby Jack, that’s one of my favorite easy meals! Just needs a little salt and pepper and it all done in like 20 minutes

[@im_LaurenHays]

Love this idea!!! Thank you so much!!

[@catmama54]

I miss going to Trader Joe’s since I moved to North Carolina. It’s a 45 minute ride an hour with traffic and there’s always traffic. I’m always happy when I see the kitty.

[@im_LaurenHays]

For as close as it is to me I still don’t go as much as I should 🥹

[@melann7380]

walking is definitely a workout. It has done wonders for me and my family, it is way underrated. I love your 1hr a day walk goal. I personally do this and it works not only physically but mentally as well. PS, I always feel off about my body and appearance prior to my period and my OCD becomes next level

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes walking is soooo underrated!!! And I always feel so so good afterward!! I just need to remember that and get off the couch🤣💓

[@JamiesGirl1990]

My arms are also disproportionately big! And the plus side is I think they’re stronger than a lot of women’s but then it’s like they’re even bigger with muscle underneath and fat around it 😆 You’re doing great, and thank you for being honest about the struggle

[@im_LaurenHays]

That’s how I feel!!🤣 thanks so much girl!!!🫶🏻

[@conniebryant197]

OMG....I thought I was the only person who can't stand lotion on my hands!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Like it’s so GREASY🥴🤣 I’ll put it on my knuckles and back of my hands in the winter then wash my palms LOL

[@conniebryant197]

@@im_LaurenHays​​⁠I literally bought a tanning lotion mitt to use to apply just regular lotion. It’s a game changer!

[@MariaIsraelsson123]

Love your videos. thank you for sharing your struggles. someone can be struggling the same. I always try 7 outfits on because sometimes i have bad body image issues when i wear dresses

[@im_LaurenHays]

I feel ya girl!! Thanks so much for watching💓💓

[@angelmartin2249]

I cook and eat a lot like you do and I LOVE Costco. Do a Costco haul, pleeeaze! It always helps to see what others pickup for meal and snack ideas. I'm going today, will checkout the soap you recommended!

[@im_LaurenHays]

I usually only get a couple of things because I feel like 5 things at Costco cost $200🤣 but I’ll definitely show a haul next time I go!!❤️

[@xokferg894]

any chance you have a link to that dress? it's so cute!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Sadly it’s not sold at target anymore😭 it was from the 2022 spring line I think! Probably my best target find to date- the quality of the fabric is insanely good!

[@briytys]

Totally felt when Morgan gets seconds or eating! I’ve been my heaviest in 4 year since my husband and I moved in together 😫

[@im_LaurenHays]

Girlllll YES!!! I was my smallest when we moved in together and maintaining felt impossible, i quickly gained about 30’pounds back from the initial 60 i lost. Even trying to lose these 10 pounds this year has been so so hard but I think the wedding coming has really helped keep the motivation up this time!!

[@dediedenise]

Omgee that’s all I want to do is sit in my recliner! No girl you are right. I bought a walking pad in 2021 and blah blah blah. I’ve used it 1 time!! I too want to work out my arms. I’m with you. Let’s up our game!!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Let’s do it!!! I’m going to try and walk the last 30 minutes of my day at work every day! If yours is at home maybe you can walk while you watch KZbin🕺🏻🤗

[@earringproject]

Wat app are you using for tracking your weight?

[@im_LaurenHays]

I use the Lose It app!!💓

[@krenae302]

My app doesn’t show the right amount down either. I use Lose It too. I think it goes off of the very first weight you ever put in maybe. I just went in to the weight section and hit “edit” and you can change the start date to whenever you want so that it will show how much you’ve lost since the start that you’re wanting to start from. Hopefully that makes sense!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you girl!! Yes it does!❤️

[@rshake1]

Hahaha “that sounded edgy” 😂❤ I always let how I feel about my body affect my mood. I don’t mean to. It just happens. I think because for so long I found my worth in how I looked. Need to get over that someday lol

[@im_LaurenHays]

It’s totally normal girl and I think we all have it! Some days are worse than others but the important thing is we don’t let them get us down too long!! We are strong and healthy and beautiful!!

[@rshake1]

@@im_LaurenHays “I see pride. I see power. I see one bad a** mother who don’t take no crap off nobody!” 🇯🇲

[@traceydufault297]

Your beautiful I. Excited about the wedding just love your channel ❤❤❤❤

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Tracey!!! I am so close to filming a video dedicated to stuff for my wedding I’m just waiting on a few more packages to arrive!! Can’t wait to fill y’all in😍💓

[@Sherimichelle711]

The red dress is adorable on you! So cute! ❤

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!! Watching back I desperately needed a tan or a lighter foundation but it’s fine😬🤣🤣

[@kathryncloud7140]

I feel the same why about my arms.. if you figure out what works lemme know 😅

[@im_LaurenHays]

I will absolutely share if I find the secret!!🤣💓

[@marydeperrot5059]

That orange dress looks adorable on you!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you so much!!!💓

[@allisonsweeney7938]

Remember that muscle weighs more than fat! If you've never lifted weights consistently before, I'll tell you not seeing that scale move messed my head up too. But pics and measurements will do a world better for you. Your body's still changing even if the scale isn't.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes the pictures have been everything!!! I have my “before” measurements from march so I think it’s time to update those!!💓 thanks so much for watching!

[@Katmom40]

I love imPRESS nails and use them all the time 💁🏻‍♀️

[@im_LaurenHays]

I have used the Impress and really like them too!! this week I tried Ohora and I actually LOVE them! They are like stickers then you put them under the light once they’re on your nail and it hardens like an acrylic or gel nail, it’s awesome!!

[@roses609]

I love Trader Joe’s great haul

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yay me too!! The spring stuff is always so fun!

[@jessewhite502]

I m in the same boat as u it's crazy its like ur telling my story lol the only thing is I'm thinking that counting calories is difficult

[@paulamcleod1227]

great idea to try adding some tuna to the spinach and kale dip! Let me know if you like it!

[@im_LaurenHays]

It was soooo good actually!!!!! Definitely doing that again!

[@jessietaylor7706]

If you stick to Whole Foods that helps with weight loss. Processed foods sound be last resort.

[@N2donuts]

Lauren, you look so much leaner from 3 months ago! Go girl! And your smile looks bright white 😁

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!!!!🥹💓😍 me and Morgan switched to whitening toothpaste and I actually think it’s working!! Colgate for the win🤣

[@haleighbelyew]

Big pythons 😂 I feel you, my arms are also one of my biggest insecurities, and it SUCKS!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Hahahaha💓🤗 I love the pythons but maybe they could try to be more like a garden snake🤣

[@Yvonne-kk6cd]

I too hate lotion anywhere on my body.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Right!! Glad I’m not alone 🤣

[@debrawinn4516]

Me too because my husband was eating i didn't want to not eat since we both love food but of course he never gain weight 6'2 might be 200 lbs

[@im_LaurenHays]

Literally the boys have it so easy🤣😭

[@cmwishon]

You are doing great! I kind of put the arm perspective that I wear a ring size 7…ring finger..:..most people I know wear a 6 or 5…IT’S A HAND….I don’t think I can lose weight in my damn hand. You are beautiful and doing an amazing job! Just know your “unhappy“ is someone’s joy as far as body figure and health go.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg girl I feel you!!! I have small feet but big calves 🤣 bodies are so weird… or maybe it’s the fashion industry 😛

[@leonorgarza6967]

This week has been my first week to upping my steps to 9500-10000. I was for some reason stopping at 6000.

[@im_LaurenHays]

That’s amazing girl!!! I hope your last few weeks have been just as good!❤️

[@rhondahunter6911]

❤

[@nkk3997]

Totally get the feeling....somedays the whole food/calories/working out /amt of steps...etc. not only gets tiring....but is downright annoying!!!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Couldn’t agree more!!!! So exhausting!🫠

[@leonorgarza6967]

I swear we have the same body! My arms are big I hate them.. people tell me to do arm work outs. But I feel they get bigger lol 🤣 ugh !!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Literally story of my life 🤣

[@annamarschall6910]

Girl I think your perfect

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!❤️❤️

[@jeannette4]

Start taking prenatals! I have the crappiest thinest nails ever and that helped them grow and be strong for my wedding!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oh good to know!!! I’ll do that!!💓 thank you!!

[@jesstodd6218]

Thank you so much for sharing actual numbers its so helpful and so refreshing. 🤍

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Jess!!!❤️ I decided the number literally doesn’t matter but for tracking purposes it’s great to know there’s progress!!