Rosie is Struggling After Leaving Fat Acceptance

[@drinkwateronce]

Amberlynn gave up taking Ozempic because she didn't like that she couldn't eat junk anymore! food addiction CAN beat the meds... that's so scary.

[@brose.03]

Addicted to being addicted is something else… whew

[@ER-ge9hr]

Exactly what I thought when Amber said she stopped. She doesn’t give AF about her “gallbladder sludge” (if that was even a thing). It was because she missed food. Same reason she will never get WLS.

[@beultra3083]

Yup, I'm in the alcohol addiction world...there is a medication that makes alcohol unenjoyable, but lots of people just end up not taking it. I never personally tried it, but I think I would have been one of those people. Beating physical addiction without addressing the psychological part is very difficult. When Rosie referred to not having "the comfort of the chaos," that really spoke to me.

[@pappysheart6710]

she's a staple buster

[@the_enforcer_2396]

That's how you know she's beyond saving

[@JohnNathanShopper]

“The loss of my ability to eat more is having an affect on me mentally.” THIS! I lost a bunch of weight naturally and gained it back, and now my binging actually feels insufficient, like I have to eat until I’m in pain from the fullness. You have to tackle the mental stuff to really change your life.

[@ruthhorowitz7625]

I've realized that when I binge it's a form of self harm. Therapy didn't help but neurofeedback did. I still binge sometimes but it's for a day and not three months.

[@sevrinaanastasia]

What's interesting for me is I started taking Metformin about 5 months ago and it has dramatically reduced my appetite. For me, someone who is used to overeating, it's good from a weight loss perspective (and to help balance my sensitive blood sugar) but it's taking these meds I realized just how much I used to eat and how often I still find myself feeling too full or eating amounts I used to because I'm used to it. It's SO weird to be used to overeating and then truly not feeling as hungry as you once were. I've definitely been on a journey and realize the more mindful about food I can be the better, but it's a process and I'm not perfect.

[@JohnNathanShopper]

@@ruthhorowitz7625 YES. Absolutely a form of self harm or tantrum. Finally somebody understands.

[@mey7579]

I have lost 99 pounds naturally and I have kept it off for several years. I deal with depression, and not being able to binge has really affected my mental health, as it was my coping mechanism my whole life. But I have no intention of gaining anything back. My health and mobility are so much better, and I want to live well as long as I can. I’m 71.

[@2008-wii-remote]

⁠​⁠@@mey7579I’m proud of you, to try and change your brain is a lot of hard work especially after a long time of it being a coping mechanism! I know you’re going to have a great rest of your life with so much more health :D

[@A88-p5e]

She seems so sweet, self- aware and intelligent. It seems like she’s gone through so much but still has so much hope. It’s honestly inspiring and I like how real she is with us and herself.

[@carolina._.00]

Real? Please look into her past!

[@A88-p5e]

@@carolina._.00 what did she do in her past ?

[@Crystalupnorth]

She's got so much life in her and I pray she keeps going with the weight loss. It's hard to admit that our survival mechanisms that kept us safe no longer work and we have to stop.

[@Jasminerainl]

Learning portion sizes was literally life changing for me, and it felt just as startling to me as it did to her. I couldn't believe it. I always said "I eat mostly healthy, I don't know how I'm overweight!" Now I'm 100lb down and had to build a completely new relationship with food and movement.

[@ladyhagaming]

keep going, your doing awesomely

[@PopFizzPaperDani]

Love that for you. 🙌

[@clairesanightmare]

I need to learn portion sizes!! I’ve always watched my dad eat huge portions of food when he’s hungry so I always assumed it was normal and even good to prepare large portion sizes because I knew I was hungry and it was time to eat and fuel myself. I would get full partway through but still eat it all because I thought that was normal. And that’s totally separate from the fact that I eat when I’m not hungry and those portions are still larger than average. This helps, thank you💕

[@Jasminerainl]

@@clairesanightmare watching Jordan Shrinks here on KZbin helped me a lot! She's a friend of this channel!

[@clairesanightmare]

@@Jasminerainl thank you so much! I’ll subscribe to her and I’m excited to learn more🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MochaxMatcha]

"How dare I be confronted with reality 😂" IS SUCH A MOOD 🤣 I'mma use that

[@Chelseabee55]

Me looking at my bank account after a vacation 😅😅😅😅

[@Cbawtam]

Same 😂🤣🤣

[@Slachelle1123]

@@Chelseabee55me looking at my bank account period bc I spend my money like I ain’t got bills to pay

[@Zenzui92]

@@Chelseabee55as😢dz

[@Cat_Woods]

It should be the subtitle for a lot of the angrier fat acceptance content. Someone could make a video with just clips of those with that line as the subtitle.

[@brightstarlit]

Hi John! I’m down over 100 lbs this month! I started in DECEMBER 2021 and I’ve had many setbacks along the way! Started by following low carb then started walking, then I got a gym membership and started doing peloton cycling. Now I ride 45 min advanced 5-6 times a week, 10 minutes of core workout, and 15 minutes of lifting weights. I also started hiking, 3 hikes so far this season all with 1300-1600 elevation gain,5-8 miles! I recently purchased an e-bike and now ride that to work everyday instead of driving! Something I’ve wanted for years but finally made a reality! I went from size 4xl to now somewhere between large and xl! I started male 38- 6’1”, 330+lbs, and am down to 226 lbs! It has been quite the journey and I have to thank you for motivating me through the years! I tried and failed MANY MANY times, but I’m finally getting closer to the goal and feel better than ever! My confidence and energy have increased so much! I am so grateful I never gave up and people CAN DO IT! ❤❤❤

[@silyam4671]

Wow! Great job - be proud of yourself ❤

[@sprig5173]

Impressive athleticism. ❤

[@amandathomas7825]

Wow

[@pmcfearson9453]

Well earned!

[@deftonenations303]

Awesome! I started my journey in June. Down 22lb. Counting calories, eating whole foods and just walking and doing strength training 4x a week. I have 80lb to go but I am giving myself grace since I was totally sedentary for almost 2 years.

[@carriemarti3282]

I like this woman. I’m sick of the likes of ALR. I subscribed to Rosie because of your previous vid. She has a lovely personality and she’s very honest about her struggles. I am looking forward to following her to success because I feel she WILL be successful!!!!!

[@-MaryPoppins-]

I want so much for her to be everything amber will never be. It’s a lot to put on a person though, and I fully support her even as she struggles.

[@carolina._.00]

PLEASE do your research on this woman! She has years of drama that she has deleted and is trying to sound fresh on this health journey. She has been repeating the same things over & over for years just like ALR! She talks a good game!

[@piapedersen]

I feel so sorry for her about the job loss. That's heartbreaking. She's really strong to share all this online. Best of luck, Rosie, if you read this!

[@BigTBariatric]

I really hope she gets it figured out! I'm glad you've been talking with her.

[@meghannbrowning7354]

I completely understand where she's coming from, I was addicted to meth at one point in my life and I got clean from that, My new addiction after I got clean from that was food, honest to God the food addiction was worse than my meth addiction. People are so supportive of someone trying to get off drugs, but when you're trying to change your lifestyle people will say things like what does one hamburger hurt? It hurts a lot because I can't just have that one hamburger, they don't understand and there's no support

[@stuffroom979]

This is so true. I'm trying to lose the weight I gained while getting off drugs, and it just feels like food is my new addiction. Which luckily I learned the tools to deal with in rehab and stuff but people that are just trying to lose weight might not realize how heavy that mental barrier is. It's literally addiction.

[@nivikoseven]

Proud of her for being aware of herself. I curb food addiction with tunnel vision hobbies that take so much of my time, I literally have no time to think of food. I guess that's a type of insanity too haha. Hiking, photography, arts. It gives you SUCH a MENTAL break from the 24h fitness mind obsession (food, weight, gym, meds). Also babysit a toddler in your family, you won't have time to eat or check your phone for hours lol.

[@mimi.dixon.b]

I work in the addiction recovery field and I think of glp 1 meds and surgical intervention the same as I think of suboxone,methadone,or inpatient program, some people can give up an addiction on their own,others need a physical aid to reduce cravings or physically remove their ability to use for a time

[@boosqueezy2418]

i agree. my fiancé is on methadone, and let me tell you, that’s a million times better than his being on H

[@JNB520]

I agree and see nothing wrong with it.

[@Lau3464l]

100% agree

[@Alicia-Rene]

As an addict in recovery on both an opiate bridge medication and a glp1, I can tell you the two are shockingly similar beasts. I’m so glad you recognize and acknowledge that given your line of work. Addiction transfer got me in this situation, but I’m finding it nearly as hard to change these habits as the old ones.

[@Quirkyloverosee]

What fantastic insight

[@ruthhorowitz7625]

I'm a big proponent of incremental small changes. I finally hit 5k on my run yesterday, took 8 months to get there

[@celinacoombs4367]

Congratulations! That’s a huge milestone in the running community

[@Lau3464l]

Congrats!! That’s awesome

[@louiseadana]

Awesome!

[@ab-gail]

👏

[@rossmurray6849]

At 5:32 Rosie says, "It took me two months to do this. Did it go in?" That is EXACTLY what happened to me. I put off giving myself the first injection for about two months but afterwards I had a slight doubt about whether I had injected myself correctly - because the pain was so tiny.

[@ExfatExpat]

I can’t imagine how hard it is for her to stay on track. I’m just regular old obese, and after four months of calorie counting and losing 40 pounds the food noise is finally dying down. It took a long time of mentally struggling to get to this point but I hope she’s able to get there one day because it feels so freeing!

[@baxtermcloughlin2287]

I honestly love her for being so vulnerable and communicating her thoughts as she sits with the plate of pizza and chips she portioned out. That was the single hardest thing for me learning how many calories I was eating and that the amount recommended to me was so small compared to what i would've eaten typically. I wish the absolute best for her and hope she continues on this journey.

[@eft848]

Saying it is a compulsion to finish the plate is so incredibly relatable. I am on Zepbound and still have the desire to finish my plate because it is something that was ingrained in me from childhood. My solution has been to make my plate and portions smaller so I don’t have that sickly full feeling. I wish Rosie so much luck in her journey and appreciate her sharing.

[@DiMagnolia]

Yeah I have the same issue, and I don’t feel like I’m full if I don’t go back for seconds or thirds. I found that having a very small plate that I can fill to the brim multiple times feels a lot more satisfying than the same amount of food on a single serving of a large plate. I also eat very slow so by the time I go back for another serving on my tiny plate the food is still warm on the stove, whereas in a big plate it gets cold and icky.

[@kteacoral]

30:20 "How dare I be confronted with reality" OMG YES THE AUDACITY OF REALITY! LOL I feel it

[@houijda]

Genuinely wishing her the best. Her vulnerability and courage is so inspiring

[@-chantelle-]

Please keep following her journey. It felt comforting to hear her voice my thoughts. And gives me inspiration to do what she's doing myself

[@DulcesSweets]

I love her awareness and realness with herself. That's a good start!

[@andriab8517]

When I went through my 60lb weight loss, the biggest change was how little I was able to eat & being satisfied with. However, the habit of clearing my plate was so engrained in my brain & SO hard to unlearn. I completely understand where she's coming from, 100%. I like that she is documenting the hard parts of weight loss, especially an extreme weight loss like hers, is so valid & important. I want nothing but for her to reach her goals

[@Vexarax]

I did it the easy way then I suppose :D I lost 70lbs in 6 months last year (XL to an XS) but I refuse to not have a big meal that satisfies me. So I just did intermittent fasting and made it a lifestyle, as well as changing “trigger” foods (like pasta, bread, pizza - which I can’t stop once I start) for healthier options like meat, plants, and veg. Now I have one large meal, sometimes two, and that’s it. No suffering, no hunger other than the anticipation of awaiting my meal - and my stomach shrank naturally so I now eat meals more appropriate for my body size rather than eating three times as much as I need like I used to when I was 70lbs overweight. Maintenance has been effortless so far (I reached my goals in Aug last year) because I didn’t do any crazy restriction and wasn’t having to suffer, so there was no “rebound”. I’m still eating my large healthy satiating meals once or twice a day :D (Edit I will add though the majority of my weight loss came from exercise. I still had to make a calorie deficit but didn’t want to do that through starvation, so did intense endurance exercise and walking every day. For maintenance I just have to exercise less) ^_^ It’s not easy, but we also can’t do anything too crazy that we can’t sustain or we’ll put the weight back on as soon as we start eating “normally” again (that’s the part that a lot of people don’t realize) 🙏🏻 Also congratulations on your journey, and I wish her well too 😊

[@kendra10513]

I am so proud of her for being so vulnerable and showing that it's not all sunshine and rainbows. And how even though you're getting assistance in losing the weight, you still have to deal with the mental issues, those don't just go away.

[@MelissaCardenas]

I really love watching Rosie; she’s so relatable and real. I’m genuinely wishing the best for her! The lasagna clip did make me giggle though 🤭 I had that humbling moment at the beginning of my WLJ learning what a normal serving size of cheese looked like 😅

[@KatG23]

Yeah, the weighing the lasagna is relatable. I started consistently weighing out food at the beginning of 2024 and it was a surprise what a serving was and what my “servings” were.

[@radsadmaddie]

I'm so proud of her and I hope she keeps going and doesn't give up. I can't imagine how hard it must be for her. You go girl!

[@soullessgoddesss]

I love her honesty, her personality, her bravery - I got goosebumps when she was talking about how she intentionally pigeonholed herself out of the old community. Sending her so much love! Thanks for shedding light on Rosie’s journey, I think we’re all collectively cheering her on.

[@kteacoral]

@ 19:11 - WOW YES. The Self Sabotage is REAL. I don't think average people realize how scary it is to lose weight when all you have EVER known is being obese. It's a scary change that is unknown territory and makes self sabotage so easy so that we can stay "comfortable" in the life and body we know, even if it's not healthy. I love the way you talk about this and how you acknowledge these things.

[@corrintaylor3533]

I have to say this is abit of an eye opener on the whole binge eating thing. Her being comoletely honest and that moment with the pizza really, I think, showed the almost ED mentality. And I am honestly rooting for her and I hope she succeeds in her journey through this. But for someone who has strong interest in understanding the mental side of eating and the behaviours associated with the disordered eating, this was actually incredibly helpful. I think we honestly need more people to be so open about it so that way people can get that help and support they need.

[@RuflessCow]

Food addiction is so fricking hard. We don't get to quit our addiction. We have to micro dose our drug every day to stay alive. I think people dont realize that when they say "oh its easy just eat less" IM TRYING lol. Much love John thank you for posting these videos. Its nice to know we are not alone.

[@louiseadana]

Exactly. Imagine bringing an alcoholic to a bar and then blame them for giving in to their addiction 🙄

[@Aprylnators]

This really got me in the feels, especially at the end. I hope she navigate through these obstacles and reach her goals. She seems like she has a very good mindset and is very honest with herself. Wishing Rosie all the best!

[@mcplestreet]

clicked instantly- I recognize her from the We're All Insane podcast, and her episode introduced me to the channel. so scared to see how this video ends ): she really seems like such a kind soul, and if you watched the podcast you know how much pain she's dealt with in her life. and especially compared to someone like ALR or FB she's such a kind, humorous, TRUTHFUL person, who isn't afraid to be herself

[@rossmurray6849]

There's one message of reassurance I'd like to give to Rosie based on my experiences as an alcoholic and cannabis addict who has been sober and drug-free for over 35 years. The short version is simply 'trust yourself'. The longer version is I was never in danger, nor felt in danger, of relapses when I was clear in my mind why I made my choices. Some of those choices were extremely unwise and the consequences of some were horrendous, but if I thought at the time of making a choice it was the right thing to do, and seemingly everything crashed in around me, I could cope with whatever happened and decide what I should do now. And I'm not being overly dramatic here. My career was destroyed at the age of 40 because of a legal dispute with my employer. I eventually won that but only after my house was repossessed and I never recovered from that financially.

[@lenorebunny]

It seems like she sincerely wants to change and actually has a good realistic understanding of the timeline and work it will take. I'm rooting for her!

[@Hsansanelli]

This was such a powerful video. As someone who hasn’t dealt with being overweight, I can only imagine the strength and bravery she is exuding. I’ve gone through an ED and recovery, so I can understand how controlling food can be in your life, but adding the layers of feederism, disability, and health struggles - she is an inspiration for facing any of it. All the love to her ❤

[@UncleMikeDrop]

All other elements aside for a hot sec, I LOVE IT when people open with thankfulness. A lot of people(myself included) could stand to do that more often.

[@marlene1708]

I love her honesty!!! People need to see the human emotions that come with all of this.

[@Zakuyuki]

I'm so thankful for these videos because they make me realise more and more things about myself. I want to lose "only" 20 kg and I'm halfway there. I've always been overweight and wanted to be slimmer but I never did anything about it. But over the last year I had seen my body become bigger - needing a bigger size in pants and having a bigger stomach are what made me realise that. One day in January of this year I thought "that's it, no more, this body is getting out of control, I need to lose weight." If I hadn't turned things around, I definiteIy would have become obese. But I thought only about my body and the weight loss. Watching these videos made me realize it's not my body per se that was out of control, but my eating! This might sound dumb but it was a big discovery for me. Forming a different relationship with food is what I need to do. That's the goal and weight loss is just a byproduct. It's going great most days but every other week I've had a day where I fell back into old habits. One time I suppose I over restricted beforehand. Other times happened because I didn't look at the mental side of this journey enough. I ate like I did before but whereas before I would've felt fine, now it felt like overeating. My stomach was really full and I felt miserable. I hear and read it all the time on this channel and in the comments but it takes me a while to actually apply it all to myself. Things I dismissed as having nothing to do with me actually affect me as well. I will now shift my focus away from weight and focus as much as possible on figuring out how I can have the best relationship with food. I wish Rosie and everybody else who struggles with similar issues nothing but the best. It helps to know that you're not alone and it helps that we can all learn from each other. (If my English sounds off, I'm very sorry, it's because I'm German.)

[@StarlightAngel948]

Hey! I really like her, thanks for doing this video to follow her journey. I really hope everything goes well for Rosie. Cheer up, girl! You've got this! ❤

[@missamanda2703]

I lost 100 lbs after i left my parents' house and their unhealthy habits. I changed my diet and often forgot to eat. I work in the heat. I am, however, scared to death for my husband. i don't want to lose him. He is a food addict. I stopped nagging. I also stopped going above and beyond with his food prep. I was so mad every time i would fund fast good or candy wrappers after I wasted my entire Sundays meal prepping and making healthy snacks. We almost split up. Not because of his weight because i was mad all the time and he was lying and hiding and didn't appreciate my effort and would instead eat rast food. His dr wants him to try the shot, but I think 20 years of failed diets says gastric sleve would be a better long-term outcome for him. It's that ot ill be a widow soon.

[@rockinrolldog]

I really related to her when she said weighing, calorie counting, etc is triggering. I experienced the same thing at the start of my journey and it took a lot of time for those things to become neutral for me. Three years from my start now I feel empowered and so much better about tracking and weighing myself. I'm actually sad I didn't keep more records, but that was best for me in the past. But she's got a great start being patient with herself.

[@miyannaable]

When this young lady speaks on food addiction not getting the respect it deserves, I must agree. In fact, it is - as I perceive it - very much akin to my alcoholism. I had to stop drinking booze and start drinking water, which is a lot like having to stop eating junk and start eating healthy. You have to eat real food, and you also have to drink hydrating fluids to live a healthy life. Completely switching up what you put into your body is an overwhelming experience - one thing used to bring me intense pleasure and I can't have it. It took years for me to stop dehydrating myself with alcohol and start hydrating myself with other fluids. I feel a kinship with anyone trying to improve their life by standing up to an addiction. And I LOVE ❤️ the scene where she's talking about how she feels better in her clothes even though it doesn't necessarily show - those butterfly shades are adorable ❤ - Bless Up, and power to this awesome and very brave lady!!

[@Quirkyloverosee]

I really love and agree with your analogy. Thank you

[@maryhamric]

I get the food noise. I'm not very overweight but it's a battle for me daily.

[@SayaSayonaraSayora]

Same, even when I lost the weight and I had 55 kg, the noise was still there. Always thinking about what i eat, what to eat, what i'm gonna eat tomorrow. It's just exhausting

[@gaia_dira]

her discussion while eating the pizza is something i relate to on such a deep level. the feeling that, even though you know you're physically full, you must finish eating whatever is in front of you. I've dealt with this my entire life and it's such a difficult process to work through. i just took my 3rd wegovy injection today and am working through the process myself. this medication has certainly made it possible for me to stay more consistent than I've ever been able to with weight loss. I'm just so thankful to have the opportunity to use this tool to finally make some progress.

[@Kangamoos]

I just can't do the weighing and calorie counting. It makes me wildly obsessive about food, and keeps it on my mind all the time. Instead I have a little whiteboard on my fridge, where I check off if I've had one of my meals (cos I lose track), or my snack. Then when I serve food, I have tiny plates and bowls, and I fill as much as I can get in it, and that's it. This obviously wouldn't work for everyone, but so far, it's been great for me.

[@almondgirl86]

This is such a good idea. I’m struggling to recover from anorexia and I may try this

[@geniej2378]

I think your editor did a great job putting this together, I’m going to check out her channel and follow her journey, even though vlogs aren’t usually my speed, it’s powerful to see someone else in their daily struggles and successes changing their lifestyle. The weighing lasagna though… I’ve BEEN THERE! I like to throw a green salad next to it to fill up the plate

[@NothingPerson15481]

I think her self-awareness is so admirable, I’ve been trying to have the same emotional awareness with my own addiction but I understand how hard that can be.

[@WrenHuang]

I genuinely hope she keeps pushing for her life!!! GO ROSIE!!!

[@skylar2173]

This girl is so incredibly bright and in touch. She’s a breath of fresh air, I wish her nothing but success

[@Conformist138]

The weighing of the lasagna is the most relatable thing I've ever seen. It might have been in reaction to a different amount of a different food, but we've all made that face at least once.

[@coalstaindlife]

Thank you for doing this video. I started back on Ozempic last week and I haven't really allowed myself to look at the mental side of things. I went to lunch with a friend and at about halfway through my burrito my brain went "put it down". As someone who hasn't heard that in years, if ever, it stunned me. I told my friend how I really wanted to finish that burrito but I thought I should listen. My friend turned into an accountability buddy, grabbed me a box, and talked me through it.

[@ski1987]

Rosie, just sending you lots of love and support from the UK! I hope you can see how amazingly strong you’ve been and be really proud of everything you’ve achieved so far, and I hope you can keep taking baby steps towards a huge goal! We all believe in you ❤❤❤

[@AyaTheTyga]

I hope you get the revenue you deserve. I watch your content all day when i work from home (listen to it for the most part) and its good white noise that relaxes me to sleep. It honestly keeps me accountable too. Im working on the last 30 lbs and your content has been keeping me in accord mentally so I appreciate it. God bless you

[@MadMadMandy]

Rosie is such a raw realitychecker for me, years after my weightloss. I joined her channel as soon as she said that she lost her job, because she has given me so much insight with her sharing. I am myself on a very high benefits rate in a socialist country, I can easily spare some to ease up her life in these times. I really think people should check her out and support her in what way they can and are comfortable with.

[@chelelee6321]

I've never seen this particular creator before but I really enjoyed her vitality and attitude. I think I'll give her a follow and see how she does. I really hope she reaches her goals.

[@yosoyroman875]

She sounds like an amazing human, so relatable

[@TheGoodMidlifeCrisis]

Oof, her words on the empathy for people with food addictions! Thankfully I've never struggled to this extent but I definitely felt that 🩷 I do the exact same thing with the gym clothes. I set my alarm for 5 and put my gym clothes out on my dresser so I don't even have a choice. I'm awake and those are the clothes that I have to put on before I can leave my room. I've found out the hard way that if I don't do this it's way too easy to talk myself out of going! I have been on a (slow but hopefully maintainable) weight loss journey and I didn't really notice the difference in myself, even when other people did, until I looked at pictures of myself from a year or two ago. Before and after pictures are, in my opinion, important for your journey, even if you never share them.

[@abigails8045]

I started taking Wegovy and I resonate a LOT with what she said around afraid of not being able to eat as much. Because being on this drug has been an absolute mental game more than anything else. I'm on the lowest dosage still, so I'm only feeling slight impacts to my appetite, limited reduction of food noise, BUT I most definitely feel the effects of overeating (extreme nausea, got sick once). So having to deal with the transition from "I can eat whatever I want whenever, even if it isn't good for me" to "I have to be careful about how much I eat because there are consequences" when I'm not experiencing the actual appetite suppression is hard. It's a tool, 100%, but it really is more like, it forces you to eat normally or eat in a caloric deficit, and if you don't there are consequences. The learning curve of that -- having to let go of previous food habits, not being able to emotionally/bored eat, having to give yourself smaller portions (even when you think you can eat more and the portion looks small), etc. is intense, especially when you have a kind of fucked up relationship with food. I hope Rosie is doing well and I hope she knows she's not alone.

[@Faillacedesign_714]

I've been on mounjaro after vsg, my surgeon recommended it for 15 pound regain. The food noise disappearing is real and having a tinier stomach in general rhe feeling of fullness is even more extreme. Rosie's real reactions are a great representation of what food addiction is like. Losing weight is possible though, I'm hoping the best for her and thank you for your xontent John

[@karakanatzar1916]

I totally understand where she is coming from with a lot of this. I have been on my own getting healthier journey and I started to lose some weight and stepped on the scale and saw that I had lost almost 10lbs. I felt excited but I also felt super scared for some reason. There is definitely a huge mental/emotional battle when it comes to losing weight and it wasn’t until that moment that I realized just how complicated my feelings surrounding food and weight loss were. I love how raw she is being and I really feel empathetic towards her struggle.

[@gillebro]

Great video. Rosie is amazing and I love hearing about her journey. She’s right, too - she is gonna be okay. She’s got this.

[@leaguzzardi7565]

I also took this medication, but I had to stop because it was so triggering for my IBS, but the biggest thing that I was absolutely astonished by was the way that my mind suddenly became quiet. I wasn’t thinking about food anymore I would eat because I knew I had to Not because I wanted to and that was absolutely impressing. The silence is incredible.

[@Quirkyloverosee]

This is far from the end, John. It’s just the beginning 🩵💙🩵

[@RachelReduces]

Yessssss! We believe in you boo 💖💖💖

[@T2C47]

💜💜

[@applegal3058]

I have now idea how people would compare her to ALR. Rosie seems so open and honest and driven to change.

[@erin9868]

I haven't watched much of Rosie's content, but Amber definitely felt that way to people in the beginning also.

[@applegal3058]

@@erin9868 that's true. We all get to know people with time.

[@wendy_lynn]

With any addiction there is no easy way out. I love how honest she is being about her journey.

[@wallhagens2001]

She’s such a brave lady, being so honest and open about her struggles. I really wish her success and I believe she will be successful in reaching her goals.

[@dimplesmcgee3329]

I feel like you could make a video about Rosie once a week and I would still be interested in watching it. I just love her view on things. She's so forward with how she's feeling. It's refreshing.

[@Quirkyloverosee]

well this is awesome to read, I’m over on my channel 3 times a week if you are interested! New video comes out in an hour and I think y’all will love it

[@miket.1933]

She seems like a nice person and really interested in changing something. I wish her all the best and hope she succeeds.

[@kspirit6349]

I’m rooting so much for Rosie!! She is working hard and being incredibly vulnerable about her journey.❤

[@amycnews1593]

30:45 - 😂😂😂 her reaction is priceless. I’m so proud of her for taking it one step at a time! It’s more sustainable that way! And how she’s using it as an educational tool!!-- Good for her!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MSANTHR0P3]

I'm on Ozempic and I'm not morbidly obese, but was 170 at 5'2. I've noticed a big difference in my ability to recognize when I'm full. Now, learning to stop eating when I feel that sensation is very different. I've lost 11 lbs and I've got 34 more to go. I've got to figure out how to work out again without hurting myself. I've had cancer twice, 11 different surgeries, radiation, AND it's left me with osteoporosis. I used to be fit and worked out. It's so hard now. ❤

[@Alicia-Rene]

I started zepbound (the obesity approved version of mounjaro, same drug, same manufacturer) 2.5 weeks ago and am in a similar spot although much taller. I’m not super obese or anything, but I have become overweight and was really struggling to get back on track, especially after developing Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and this drug is helping me get past that. I totally agree that it helps with that full feeling. Now fullness is a hard line rather than something I can keep eating through and that has been so helpful.

[@MSANTHR0P3]

@@Alicia-Rene good luck to you!❤️❤️❤️

[@Alicia-Rene]

@@MSANTHR0P3 to you as well! Down 14.6 so far (5 before I started the medication from dietary changes) and I couldn’t be happier!! I know it’ll slow down but it’s a nice jump start :))

[@MSANTHR0P3]

@@Alicia-Rene that's awesome!!

[@allana1997]

I would highly recommend checking if you have any pools near you with water aerobics as a way to get back into working out, it helps to take the pressure off your joints and is low-intensity resistance and you super adjustable to your needs

[@kaylove07gg]

Oh my gosh! I love that she was vulnerable enough to share this! ❤

[@UncleMikeDrop]

I FEEL the early on eagerness. I started out with "TEAH! MARATHON!" 12 years later...no marathon, but i made realistic goals, got to a healthy weight, and on June 17th, I will be 11 years binge-free.

[@nude_cat_ellie7417]

Congrats! I hope to be where you are in 10 years 😉

[@UncleMikeDrop]

@@nude_cat_ellie7417 I'll save a seat for you.😁👍

[@HomegirlMontoyaDPS]

Honestly, marathons are a whole different beast of lifestyle changes and training no matter your current physical or mental state. Doable, of course, just a lot of work and consistency. Good for you for hitting your goals in a way that is just as meaningful to you personally.

[@UncleMikeDrop]

@@HomegirlMontoyaDPS Thx. Currently, I am working on my benchpress and pull-ups.

[@lizache1937]

love your and Rosie's energy! She's so genuine and nice! Good luck!

[@aprilsmithswe]

She seems to be genuine and to be working hard-and is being honest with herself.

[@fortifyjoy]

"how dare I be confronted with reality" REAALLLLL

[@kassandraclinch3688]

She is so relatable! Thank you for this video.

[@anale3084]

You're such a nice and respectful guy... It's really nice to watch someone that talks about other people and their emotions like you do. Hope more people could be like you on the internet ❤️

[@purplepixie1974]

Her emotions seem so familiar to me. When I had a gastric bypass I was enthusiastic and it was all new, lots to learn about how to eat and new recipes and then the every day routine set in and I started to suffer a lot mentally. Food in our family is joy, togetherness, fun, celebration and I enjoyed cooking for others. That was all taken away and the feelings around food were misery, I was scared of eating the wrong things so most of the time I didn't bother eating at all. I'd go days without anything other than cups of tea. The only was I can describe the feeling and emotions were grief. I was grieving normality, happiness and routine. If I felt sad, happy, had company or I'd found a new recipe to try I had no enthusiasm for food at all and I missed that spark. The day I had surgery something in me died and a piece of my happiness was taken away with a chunk of my stomach. That was almost three years ago now and I regret it every day, it's ruined my relationship with food and I think if I'd just got myself motivated and carried on with the gym after I got injured I could have done it myself. Instead I lost weight rapidly, lost huge amounts of muscle mass and ended up in constant pain with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis so I now struggle to exercise. It's messed me up so much and it's only while watching this video I can see how sad its made me 😞

[@nude_cat_ellie7417]

I am so sorry. I wish doctors were more up front about the cost and potential complications. 😞

[@purplepixie1974]

@nude_cat_ellie7417 I had to have a psyche evaluation before surgery and I really don't think I should have passed it. I needed to work on my head first 🫤

[@trixi1608]

I think psychotherapy might help you to cope with the changes you are going through.

[@purplepixie1974]

@trixi1608 thanks, I'm just getting back in with the mental health team after a referral from my gp. Everything takes so long!

[@trixi1608]

@@purplepixie1974 That sounds good.

[@wendylederer367]

I’m glad this channel is supporting and highlighting people who are making positive changes. So much of what we see now is people tearing people down when they just need help and encouragement!

[@simplycaspar]

I'm so excited to follow her journey!! She's doing so well. She might not see it just yet, but she's doing so good. 💞

[@electra424]

I've been subscribed to Rosie since your first video with her, and I just want to point out that as I am watching this video, the top recommendation for the next video to watch is from Rosie and it's titled "I'M IN REMISSION FROM DIABETES" Woooooooooooo GO ROSIE!!!!!!!!!

[@Philthy215]

Ah finally a breathe of fresh air 🎉. Keep going!

[@SeonasStudio]

She's so intelligent and articulate, you can tell she's really trying to figure all this out. It's not easy, but I think she can do it if she just keeps showing up for herself. I believe in her!

[@curvynerdywordy7361]

As someone who was laid off last year, I completely understand the devastation and uncertainty she is feeling, especially if you have meds you need. This is why we need universal healthcare. People are being let go of jobs and careers because companies are cutting back in this economy. People who love and are great at what they do, through no fault of their own. And yes, companies and getting rid of remote work because they want to bring back "culture". I have a new job where I drive 45-55 minutes to sit in a room with no windows, to do a job I could do from my home office, with a window and my cat. Smdh.

[@ChronicallyAmused]

Exactly 💯. I have a hybrid arrangement, and it probably takes me almost two hours to drive to the work area. I always get nervous about healthcare, and I fear of losing that. Terrible system we live in!

[@Misskraehe]

No thank you, don’t want to be like Canadians passing away on 5 year wait lists for easily treatable disease. Would rather have the expensive but more efficient system we have here in a heart best. Universal health care is a killer, they will not treat you until it’s your turn and they have to visit the us. Just go into the debt, money isn’t worth your life.

[@dreadspaz]

When things start working and you self sabotage- I’m feeling this hard rn 😖😖 need to find the strength in myself to keep it going. I’m only 14 lbs down but that’s better than I was last month so… 🤷‍♀️

[@rebootloops5534]

Thank you for highlighting this amazing woman. It's so real and so relatable. I believe she will succeed.

[@wefftfosh]

Great video as usual, interesting insights on Rosie's journey. Thanks for the video, I subbed to Rosie, and I'm looking forward to seeing her progress.

[@bevmulroy5877]

Wow!! Thank you SO much for this vid. I can not imagine having the courage, to be so open and honest about my weight loss, while I'm losing the weight. Because you feel SO many different things at one time. Many of these feelings are irrational. I am honestly surprised at how much of the mental chaos of that time, that I have forgotten. I can say with absolute certainty that without the weight loss surgery, I could never have lost the weight. The food noise is truly deafening. And the bargaining, to try to validate your eating what you want to eat. It was all about the instant gratification. If I had a penny for every time I "bargained" to eat an extra slice of pizza, only later to completely forfeit the "bargain" I had made, I would be a quadrillionaire LOL. I am SO inspired by her strength and honesty she exhibits. I remember one of my biggest triggers, was finishing everything on my plate. I would save my favorite parts for last. It was like a reward for finishing. Not only was it an unhealthy mindset, it would usually lead me to wanting more. One of the biggest changes I made, was I eat my favorite parts first. I gave permission to myself to NOT finish my plate. I also limit any food that may potentially have me craving for more.

[@cel-q2v]

30:35 definitely can relate! i went from 300 to 155. i still to this day cannot believe "correct" portion sizes which is why fasting works so well for me! ive gotten to the point i do not struggle with snacking etc HOWEVER i still do struggle with overeating at meal time. its so hard to unlearn that feeling overly full is not how youre meant to feel.. i also 100% believe we eat with our eyes. i noticed when rosie put the lasange in that bowl, it really does not seem like THAT much, even to me watching it. (like i can tell its a big slice, but it just doesnt register as being as big as it is) which is why i eat out of smaller bowls and go back for seconds if i can help it i can also resonate with being iffy about progress photos. i think a great way to frame it is you put in the work and its amazing to be able to see that. same with feeling that in old clothes that fit better, feel better. it does hurt a lot when people post them in such a negative light of "look how miserable and fat i was" because its such a disservice to yourself, those old photos are still you - if i think about my bigger self, my first thought isnt "ugh thank god that isnt me now" its more along the lines of "i did this FOR her. not to run away from her" if that makes sense :) rosie really really reminds me a lot of myself, and my own struggles. dont mean to make this whole thing about me but hopefully she or someone else can relate too i cant say the route i personally took was a great one, so its amazing and almost healing (corny i know) in a sense to see someone addressing their issues instead of blanketing it up and just losing the weight asap. i just know her relationship with food will be so much easier to navigate if she keeps this up, regardless of the immediate weight loss outcome. and thats what matters and will lead to long term success anyway : ) much love (and if you read all of this, thank you)

[@Sara-vl4to]

I love what you said: “I did this FOR her. Not to run away from her”. Beautiful sentiment!

[@clairesanightmare]

She’s so cool💕 bless her💜 she has a new subscriber.

[@bobthebuilder69429]

for everyone one of these people who realize there is a problem, there are 100 who will remain in the body positive gang and never be free if their addiction. I saw my dad go through heroin addiction, so many similarities in terms of the things they talk about. Food addiction is the number one killer in my country, even more than fentanyl and cancer.

[@stayceelee]

Having a food scale has been such a huge game changer for me. Currently I have lost 60 pounds, and have 90 left to lose...and seeing what an actual serving was versus the amount of food I would eat just blew my mind.

[@pistashleyo5897]

I really like this girls personality and im probably going to head to her channel and follow her journey. She IS facing reality. Shes raw and intelligent!

[@jjuIiana]

when she says “the loss of my ability to eat more” it reminds me of when people cut out a dog vocal chords so they can’t bark, they still have the urge to bark but they physically can’t, like a compulsion. That’s kinds of what these injections do to the people who take them, they have lived their life so far eating and revolving everything around food and comforting themselves with food but now they can’t eat as much or even eat anything at all. It’s all a mental problem, and less physically. Yes they need to loose weight but they also need mental help since they obvious a wide variety of issues with food that’s caused them to eat this way.

[@kellymcmahon706]

i love rosie's approach to this journey. it's been great to see her focus on her health

[@solus8685]

I get the being scared of eating too little SO HARD. I've never heard anyone else talk about it before and felt like I was just being ridiculous

[@meredithellis5615]

I respect that she is taking responsibility for her choices instead of playing the victim and I truly hope she succeeds

[@wendylederer367]

I respect the fact that she’s self aware now.She admits that she’s an addict. That’s the first step to recovery for any addict. She needs encouragement! I cant respect the people who sit there and try to say that being morbidly obese is not unhealthy that’s ridiculous! This girl is not making excuses any more. Please don’t come down on her! She’s struggling! I want to help her!