Saying You CAN lose Weight With PCOS is Offensive

[@Michellemcd543]

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[@williamsmith5340]

I like your video

[@roeliethegoat]

Hahaha girl, she lost me with those intens Jesus-eyes.

[@Mel-qh6zr]

Hello Michelle! I just wanted to say thank you so much, I have been struggling with my anorexia for such a long time, and you helped me to stop making excuses for not getting help and showed me that recovery doesn't mean I will end up beeing fat/let myself go, that I can change for the better and become stronger by training. I am now in treatment, and I want to say you have inspired me to start my fitness journey in the near future, and I'm very thankful to you for that

[@Itsjess505]

I love these videos so much. They remind me to overcome my adversities and persevere. Also, for the sake of points…. 🦀 “the boy cries you a sweater a’tears, and ya kill him”. Great video! 😊

[@doyouliketacosiliketacos5139]

🥲 I've been sad because out of nowhere I gained a bunch of weight and could barely breathe, I feel ugly and not like me and now the more active I am I get light headed. I feel like my life is out of my control, welp turns out I gotta get a biopsy and weight gain was a rare symptom. Once im better better believe I'm gonna drop all this weight tho!

[@lulyfreitas27]

As a woman diagnosed with pcos, depression and anxiety, I can say that losing almost 100 pounds (by changing my eating and exercise habits) have improved 1000% the three conditions.

[@lulyfreitas27]

My menstruation is, like, regular for the first time in my life.

[@mandylee3862]

Personally, my depression and anxiety are 1000x better with a consistent exercise routine and healthy diet. It's amazing!

[@29003eel]

Congrats!!!

[@mymoonbebe7450]

Same here girl💖 It's the first time in my life that I've been feeling so good. I'm glad to see other people making changes as well. Makes me feel encouraged 😊

[@marine_michelle4538]

Congratulation. Keep going.

[@_-ShadowWorks-_]

No ..being fat isn't the worst thing. But living in denial is. Thanks, Michelle, for being fearless and unstoppable

[@lisahannah3175]

Idk, I can think of worse things 😂

[@SieMiezekatze]

@@lisahannah3175 denial doesn't allow for grow or change....so is pretty damaging my dad was in denial about his drinking problem now at 64 with cirrhosis, diabetes, and a heart attack he is finally ready for change

[@Blakmagic88]

Boom! Well said!

[@caradowning7930]

Well said

[@lisahannah3175]

@@SieMiezekatze I'm glad your dad is ready for change. I just meant being a psychopath torturing people, or idk, invading Ukraine causing death, suffering and destruction...I'd call that worse

[@stepford702]

She said "I am over 300lbs and I don't have any other health problems". Did she accidentally admit that being over 300lbs is in fact a health problem?

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

​@@Raya-ir4tm she should include obesity in the list tho

[@cbiancardi9233]

@@Raya-ir4tmobesity is a health problem

[@julianofmadagascar]

She's also talking sobbly about her suffering from ADHD, PCOS, endo etc. BUT NO, SHE HAS NO HEALTH PROBLEMS AT ALL

[@gamingwhilebroken2355]

@@julianofmadagascar I have ADHD and Bipolar and I wouldn’t consider them health issues. ADHD is more of an ever present thing and different way of thinking. It’s not something that can be solved which feels like issue implies. Same with Bipolar, you don’t fix Bipolar you manage and prevent episodes. Now I consider a depressive or manic episode to be a health issue. I also have an autoimmune disorder which caused me to have arthritis in my extremities. I consider those things issues as I am actively trying to get rid of them or to reduce the severity of symptoms. Idk might just be a difference in how I think and perceive things. If I was obese, which I am not, I would consider that a health issue as if I gain 10lbs I can feel the pain worsen in my knees and hips. When people say weight doesn’t affect their knee/hip pain, unless it’s neuropathic or psychological, you are either lying or your wait changes so slowly that you don’t realize the change in pain levels.

[@spiralrose]

Gaming, It’s called attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder. It the words “deficit” and “disorder” are in the disease’s name, that should tell you all you need to know. Trying to normalize ADHD as “a different way of thinking” does a terrible disservice to those of us who actually suffer from it It can ruin your job potential, ruin your marriage, make you a shitty parent and basically ruin your life. “A different way of thinking, “my ass.

[@betterbetty3542]

As a woman with PCOS, endometriosis, an immune disorder AND congenital heart disease… YES, it’s hard to lose weight and I used it as an excuse for decades until I put on my big girl panties and chose to get to work! I’ve lost over 100 pounds because I got off my butt and TRIED!! Those medical diagnoses are just EXCUSES!! Thanks for the videos and motivation!

[@ruthsmith2447]

having lost and gained and lost and gained entire villages of people over the years I know it ruined my life, I also know that while there were reasons it was still ME who let the E.D win again and again. Best thing about being thin(when I achieved it) was being invisible. or people noting my "small" body - am only 5ft and at one point lost 11 stone! . I am back in the fight again-despite being 66 with chronic pain etc etc. SO I am so proud of you and happy for you...I know how hard it is....big hug from a stranger

[@betterbetty3542]

@@ruthsmith2447 thank you Ruth! That’s so sweet of you! I hope you can reach your goals too! If you were in Arizona, I’d go walking with you so we can both be healthier! Good luck! 🥰

[@ruthsmith2447]

thankyou, if I win the lottery I may take you up on the offer! take care

[@alejandrofleury]

Well said!💪

[@kate5334]

CONGRATS! 🎉 You go girl!

[@katto3142]

Honestly hearing “it’s not impossible just harder” was really important for me to hear today. Not just in my weight loss issues but other areas of my life I’ve been seriously struggling with :)

[@violettracey]

Same. 😊

[@joyvandin72]

Yeah same for me to. Telling yourself “this area of life might be harder for you, so what? Do you want do what it takes to optimize your life or not?” Is WAAAAYYYYY more empowering than telling yourself “this is harder for me so I guess I can’t have anything good or even inch towards a better version of what my life is currently.” Like damn. And this applies to everything in life.

[@WayraRose]

My mom had endometriosis and was a nurse. Very fit, thin and in-shape person. Female issues may make it harder with the hormones, but hormones don't make weight loss impossible.

[@tapioca_medieval]

It only make It harder to workout during your period (it Hurts a awful Lot), but It pretty normal for the rest of the time. I have It and i'm Very thin.

[@stacyq7656]

That’s so true. Same with thyroid issues. It can be harder to lose weight, but it isn’t impossible.

[@TheImprovised]

Exactly! No one gets away from the laws of thermodynamics. Eat portion controlled healthy food and workout. Burn more calories than you're taking in. Period.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

At the end of the day, it’s nutrition and calories in/calories out. You can’t make fat from nothing. I run a lot, but found out I have high cholesterol. My body fat and blood pressure is low. But I still can’t be eating potato chips every week anymore. That’s life. I want to live long without dementia or strokes.

[@cezify]

I have it too and workout and I am thin as well

[@annetterobinson4358]

“Stop being a poor me baby b*tch.” I needed to hear this, thank you, Michelle!

[@Pretty.Biology.Princess]

Fr sometimes that’s all it takes ❤

[@gabblues5523]

I needed this right now. Thank you

[@akesocoven]

I need this on a shirt tbh

[@closetgamer8315]

I'm in the same boat even though I'm late to the party. I was eating a bowl of lucky charms while watching this... And now I'm looking forward to my active job to work it off and enjoy a better day of eating from here.

[@simonailavska6952]

Yess! I am writing this down!

[@pizzaraccoon8202]

they say it’s OKAY! it’s FINE! so often that i’m convinced they’re trying to reassure themselves more than other people

[@spOOkytimes]

Right. I don't think it's narcissism in this case but more projection.

[@kayla3751]

I strongly feel that fat positivity is a branch of toxic positivity

[@zalgrimm403]

Thats 100% what it is. Convince others to accept being fat so its easier for you to accept being fat.

[@therealcarlxii]

It is and at the same time they want to pull people down to their level.

[@cousindexter]

That's basically what fat acceptance movement is about 😂

[@bffr510]

People seem for forget that it's ok not to hate yourself while you improve. You don't have to hate your body in the process of losing weight, gaining weight, healing addictions, etc. Everyone assumes if you try to improve your conditions you must hate yourself and anyone like you. It must be exhausting to be mad at strangers for putting in the work to better their personal conditions.

[@jadedaniels5076]

This is so important! In fact loving yourself while improving yourself usually helps you succeed!

[@violettracey]

Yes!

[@wellnessandmichele-ness]

Agreed!! I have horrible body dismorphia and I have been consistant in my eating and exercise routine. I have lost 85Lbs and I stil have to constantly remind myself that I'm beautiful and strong. I actually started my own KZbin channel to discuss addiction, eating disorders, and other mental health issues! It helps me to practice what I preach! My channel is called "Get Well with Michele" 😊

[@sarahb8073]

It's funny when I stopped hating myself is when I lost weight and kept it off and broke the cycle of excuses, self-hatred, and yo-yo dieting taught to me. The "dieting" or losing weight wasn't the issue. Now that I am at a healthy weight, my family accuses me of having a ED frequently because they can't accept that there might be a way to permanently change yourself for the better

[@Littlemissdidi]

People assume that, but often the self hate is true and that’s not wrong. it’s okay to hate your body and want to change it. I hated my fat body. Although I wouldn’t even be allowed to call it fat nowadays. To this day I still think I looked disgusting, even repulsive and I never want to get back to that point. There’s nothing wrong with that. We don’t have to like or love it.

[@jenaispieper2358]

I was finally offended by you. It took 3 years of watching your videos to be offended, but here I am. Crocs are the most practical and easiest shoe ever. I love crocs solely for the reason that at 9 in the morning when I’m about to go to my doctors appointment and I just woke up I do not have the mental capability to chose a pair shoes, so of course I wear the slip on crocs. You can hate them all you but that just means your missing out on the best thing in life. Crocs!

[@nicoleallen3079]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@brittany7573]

Totally so many other slip ons other than crocs 😂

[@piss3468]

And they are safe to eat

[@breezybaby6430]

Excuses. Laziness = hideous footwear? No, I refuse. I'll walk out of the house barefoot before I go to the store and buy a pair of crocs. You could choose any other pair of shoes, anything in the world (Skechers makes a slip on that is the easiest thing in the world to use, and flyknit running shoes are the greatest thing ever). There's no reason to walk around looking like the billboard for mid-life crisis just because something is easy and comes with flair buttons. Might as well break out the bedazzled jean jacket and polka dot blouse to finish off the fit.

[@raileygray1381]

Nah, them bitches make me feel like I’m gonna slip out of them even with the sport mode on. 🚗💨

[@poponachtschnecke]

I'm so sad for Taylor that people couldn't let her make art about her own experience.

[@boosqueezy2418]

yes!!! taking that scale part out of her video was dead wrong.

[@florencee3324]

Really upset me since I have an ED/ BD too, I guess i’m not allowed to talk about my experience unless it’s about when I binge .

[@MK-Hogan]

She should have said it reflected her own personal experience and left it in, not caved in to people complaining.

[@tinyprettymoon]

Yeah I wish she would have kept it in. It shouldn’t be her job to cater to people’s insecurities when she was just expressing her own personal struggles with her body image and not shaming anyone else for being fat

[@user-mv5zt8qd9l]

FatTok took something that wasn't even about them, decided to take it personally and then harass the creator into deleting it. That's censorship.

[@courtneyvaughn9508]

I was 300lbs. I was healthy. I was about to turn 30 and all at once I developed diabetes, hypertension, pcos, sleep apnea, and a bad knee. I have so far lost 70 pounds. No more sleep apnea, no more diabetes, better blood pressure, and better knees. And that is such a common thing that when my sleep doctor found out I was losing weight, he said 'well won't need to see you anymore' because he knew the weight loss would cure me.

[@Avarcirith]

That's just the thing. So many of these body pos / HAES folks are young and not experiencing significant health problems yet, or they've been overweight for so long that they don't even know what "healthy" feels like.

[@Kobeegirl]

Way to go! Fight for your health

[@emigrace3228]

Yaaayyy! Proud of you bitch!

[@lunar686]

My partners sleep apnea has been clearing as he looses the weight he gained after an ankle injury. His next step prior to dieting was supposed to be going to seee a sleep doctor too. He thought it was his change in routine or just that it was age lol. It’s crazy just how incredibly your body improves with weight loss.

[@missqt48]

Well done you 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Call me naive but what is a sleep doctor?

[@wmverk]

The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality

[@QueenAmour8888]

So true

[@Meeynz]

Pun intended 😂

[@asavannah7439]

Well said.

[@weedywendy4266]

🙌 THIS!!!

[@OneWhoDreamsAwake]

@@Meeynz round IS a shape 👀 …I’ll see myself out 🏃🏾‍♀️💨

[@sarahspencer2000]

I Nearly spat my tea when she hit us with the, “we all know that wearing crocs is WAY worse than being fat” 😂

[@smp6565]

But.. But.. I like my crocs 🥺😂

[@Izamota-q5v]

My crocs are surprisingly good and gripping ice that would wipe me in any other shoes - I'm sticking with my ugly little tailbone preservers ^_^

[@eli-hk8tp]

Crocs are ridiculously comfy though 🥸

[@nicoleallen3079]

Hahahaha!!!! I used to love my crocs. My puppers on the other hand disagreed. She ate my first pair, then when I bought another, she ate those too. I guess my Foxy Devine was channeling her inner Michelle.

[@Brea_Bee]

Me owning multiple pair of crocs 😅😂

[@alexiaroberts1012]

Literally burst into tears in the car when the doctors said I most likely had PCOS because I thought that meant I would be fat forever, and I HATED myself for being obese (I was 14) I didn't have PCOS but a thyroid disorder which has the same stigma , I'm now overweight not obese because it is a roadbump not an anchor

[@geraldgee737]

The thing I love about Michelle is that she doesn’t demean fat people or make fun of them, she actually just wants to encourage them to get better

[@faithtinywishes8232]

I love her for it. It helps me look at myself and go “this isn’t permanent, this is one phase of my health improvement “

[@vicw9223]

Yes, this is what we need more of. The people who mock and insult them just make things worse for them when they clearly need help.

[@thebestcat9601]

@@vicw9223 Yeah I can’t stand the people that are mean just to be mean. Those people are hateful and clearly have issues. They don’t care about fat people’s health like they claim. Michelle genuinely wants people to get healthier.

[@spOOkytimes]

Yes, she mainly calls out excuses. You can practice self love and forgiveness without being delusional. Nobody is "perfect just the way they are". We can celebrate that we are constantly able to point out mistakes and flaws and grow from it.

[@AlbowaSinema]

I make fun of fat people. Imagine being privileged enough to have too much food and you become a landwhale then expect the World to pretend you are healthy. Whiny society of weaklings.

[@julinkasch]

I'm still mad over the Taylor Swift situation ngl. It's so unfair for her, not even being able to speak about HER OWN trauma...

[@lise7538]

Me too...now she will be scared to ever speak out again...

[@beastness501]

T swift has millions upon millions of fans and dollars. These people really aren’t, or at the very least, shouldn’t be afraid to speak their mind. Nothing in their life can be taken away by the small minority of raged up fat acceptance people.

[@kayleenagel3732]

@@beastness501 Agreed. What happened to Taylor was not okay, but her bowing down to them is going to do nothing but make them bolder in the future to harass her the next time she does something they don’t like. All the pressure worked before, so why not again 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@forgottenfilmchannel1194]

I feel exactly the same way

[@alison-pv4fk]

Like really these some mf people are allowed to write a whole ass paragraph about their struggle But she is not allowed to talk about it It's like the world is around them

[@anjaxtv]

To all the body positivity activists: Now that the ultra skinny y2k/the Hills/Paris Hilton/Kate Moss body is "trendy" again REMEMBER health at every size and inclusion.. glorify that body type too. No excuses

[@77raymann]

😹

[@WileyCylas]

Let’s glorify healthy-ish weights 😅 watch our public lifespan suddenly increase

[@adamjaxn3156]

Ultra skinny is definitely more preferable.

[@user-mv5zt8qd9l]

Notice how it's now _"most_ weights can be healthy" in the second clip They're shifting the goalposts to try and make everyone else look bad. It's such petulant childsplay with these Fat "Activists."

[@pannadekadencja]

Yes! it's funny to me bc I relapsed in anore*ia nervosa few months ago, and recently I realized that ultraskinny is back in style😂 will make recovery somewhat harder, but maybe at least it will get some of those "eat a burger" or "you dont understand how hard it is having an ed" comments off my ass for a while. Because somwhat once you're skinny it means it must be sooo easy for you, and you don't know what real struggle is and it's totally ok to comment on your body😂

[@kaisetic3150]

1:24 is crazy to me because she's like "I'm empathetic that Taylor's had an eating disorder" and then right after that says "fearing being fat is fatphobic" Fearing gaining weight is literally one of the defining characteristics of anorexia. It's literally like the main symptom of the disease.

[@videowatcheriAlberta]

Fearing fat is a characteristic of a healthy person.

[@jinx56007]

As a teen with PCOS and POTS, yeah losing weight gets really difficult but after starting to change my lifestyle so far I've lost (and kept off) almost 25 pounds where before I would yo-yo about ten pounds back and forth. Having the mindset of "don't be a poor me baby bitch" definitely has pushed me to work harder and keep getting back up in the beginning of my journey! Thanks for these videos Michelle, they keep me motivated to keep going.

[@XcuzeTheMessDeer]

Try Medical Medium 369 cleanse is life changing

[@michaelfireheart8300]

Michelle, don't you know that Fatness is healthy, but also more oppressed than black people and somehow stemmed from the judgement of black women's bodies? Don't ask me how that works, Fat-tok will do whatever it takes to be empowering, but also oppressed all at once.

[@kristenkinnan4943]

Fat tok 😂😂

[@hiitsjasper]

I can't stand that they bring black ppl in their bs as a shield, leave us alone damn

[@youaintgettingmyhandle]

But I’m Black and fat. Does it mean I’m half oppressed? Fully oppressed? Not oppressed? I’m so confused…… psyche. 🤪

[@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013]

@@youaintgettingmyhandle 1 and a half oppressed. With, Of course, the fat opression being the 1 and the racial oppression being the half.

[@7ShadowMaiden7]

@@youaintgettingmyhandle you get a triple oppression card if you’re LGBTQ+ Lmfao BUT WAIT, there’s more! You get your oppressed status taken away if you even slightly disagree with the fat narrative! Congratulations!

[@mariahsmith7843]

Michelle: set goals, kick ass, be accountable... Angry people: you're a hateful person. You're clearly attacking me. Michelle: Miss me with that bs

[@michellek4349]

This is the one thing that irks me so much, I have PCOS and hypothyroidism. Is it *harder to lose weight? Yes. Is it impossible? No. You know what helped me lose 80lb in 2 years? Taking my meds and listening to the doctor consistently. They never want to take accountability. It’s annoying bc it makes people think PCOS and thyroid problems are just excuses.

[@lauren-marietorpey7074]

Yes! I lost my entire thyroid due to cancer and I was worried that my progress would stop and I’d gain my weight back. I eventually realized it was just going to be harder for me and that if I stayed super dedicated, listened to my drs it wouldn’t be impossible and eventually I’d get there :)

[@booknerdcatlady]

Same here! Harder? Yes. Impossible? Nope. Just takes more work and consistency.

[@Erinia13]

💯 I also find it infuriating the victim mentality while being a bully. If they want to live an unhealthy lifestyle be my guest but don't go after people that wants to be healthy or that are naturally thin. Imagine if an alcoholic with a failing liver would hate on people with healthy working livers because "it's unfair I'm healthy I promise I just drink occasionally socially I'm just unlucky my liver is so weak, you don't understand". They don't do that because is just ridiculous as ridiculous as choosing to stay fat because you don't want to give up your bad habits but also getting triggered by people with other body sizes. Everybody should be held accountable of their own actions crapping on other people to try to make themselves look better won't save their knees or organs when they hit their mid 30s or 40s 🤷‍♀️

[@jellyflowerr]

Omg same!! this excuse is so tiring like having these doesn’t mean you will become morbidly obese..sure you can get overweight but if you do and follow what the doctor says and take your medication and eat healthy you will not become obese.

[@idk-wm5kb]

Good job champ!!!

[@_trash_possum_]

I have PCOS and lost 35kg (around 70 pounds) try me 🤷‍♀️ And I did this without even going to the gym; I just started to eat less, and move more, I exercised indoors, drank more water. Yeah, it wasn't easy either, but I'm happy I did this

[@lisapomeroy9222]

"try me" 🙄😆

[@uhblne]

That’s a amazing!!!!! The journey may not be easy, but the outcome is a healthier life.

[@_trash_possum_]

@@uhblne now I'm overweight again, but at least not obese 😬 I lost even more weight wile working for Amazon (Amazon in my country is kinda better) because I had so much work Now I must work again in order to loose weight and have healthy habits

[@umuu2]

@@_trash_possum_you can do it! Good riddance in your journey!!

[@_trash_possum_]

@@umuu2 now I'm unemployed, still live with my parents so I can't afford good food I would eat and gym 💀 But when I'll receive my first check I'll go with my friend to the gym-loosing weight is nice, but I'm weak chicken and just want to improve my strength 😭 Like, I can't even do pull ups 😩

[@d3von989]

Honestly I love this channel and you've inspired me to go on a diet and lose weight, I used to be 160 and now I'm 146 withing the span of a month and a half . Update: I'm 139 now

[@stratanalexandra7888]

slayyyyy🎉

[@Me-mb1ex]

Truthfully, I find it really motivating to know that people with PCOS can lose weight with extra work because these "activists" really almost had me believing I was powerless and becoming overweight was just inevitable. My family is prone to diabetes and knee issues and I am NOT going through that. Just because something "isn't your fault" doesn't mean dealing with it isn't your responsibility.

[@Nekromancer98]

🥰🥰🥰

[@luisasierra8148]

I have PCOS and insuline resistance and I lost weight! I was 115kg or 254lb and now i'm 63kg or 139lb (i'm 5'5, btw). I have a strict diet and a workout regime and it worked! Lost all that weight in a year and a half, now i'm battling loose skin. You can do it!!!!

[@HelloAmz]

I too lost weight with PCOS, from 90kg to 69kg (still losing). I have half heartedly attempted to lose weight in the past but then always allowed people to convince me it would be impossible or too difficult with PCOS but really consistently eating less works. This time round it worked because I decided not to believe in any nonsense, and I just have to eat a lot of protein and try to monitor how much sugar I am having.

[@roseh8364]

Have the same situation as you and I am glad I found this channel so many people (even in a few support groups I joined) say its impossible it was starting to make me feel it was impossible, but this channel has made me feel I can do it again and get back on track. Hope you get to where you want to be as well!

[@lindz758]

Therapist here...love your videos because it is refreshing to still see messages of empowering people to make changes in their life in a society where we have an epidemic of victim mentality, especially on social media. It's true that everyone has something hard in their life that they have to overcome, you can choose to let that keep you down or you can change your mindset and find a way to overcome. I have a chronic illness myself and sure there are times when I have a pity party but I refuse to let it own my life!

[@gypsylee333]

Yes I was thinking the same. We need more motivational influencers who aren't in some MLM crap or something.

[@lamppuu1]

Well said! I also have a chronic illness and chronic pain and it took me a while to get over the victim mentality, but i got over it. It was super depressing and mentally exhausting to be in the "why me" mentality. I am so much better now that i don't let it affect me like that anymore! Or let's say 95% of the time because i too, am a human. 😂

[@sourgummiescureyourpain4555]

victim mentality - that's very well put. I feel like many people create more problems or pathologise more than necessary. Like a diagnosis isn't the first step toward treatment and betterment, it's become a reason why everyone had to accommodate me in my suffering without me taking any steps to get better. Makes the person suffer more and everyone around them as well.

[@sharkawakaorb9220]

I always noticed rapist is in therapist

[@carolynw8614]

@@sourgummiescureyourpain4555 there is a saying "easy times makes weak men". Living in the US has made people so spoilt that they look for things to be a victim about. Being morbidly obese is a privilege when they're people dying of starvation in 3rd world countries . They're embarrassing themselves

[@kalamona7530]

I love that she makes her whole argument about fat/obese people have underlying health issues, hormonal, pcos, eating disorders and what not, and don't judge them and closes it with how healthy they are. Like, pick a lane.

[@leena5875]

right like objectively being fat is not healthy and no not just being chubby or a little overweight. if you’re fat because of underlying health conditions than you’re…not healthy and if you’re fat out of your own volition than you’re not living a healthy lifestyle

[@emigrace3228]

NO! I like to drive directly on the lines 😂

[@-LouLaBelle-]

I have schizophrenia and my meds, bad mental health and my binge eating led me to gaining close to 100lbs. I’ve lost 40lbs and I won’t stop until I’m in the best shape of my life. And I’m still on those meds, what’s easy and what makes you happy aren’t always the same thing.

[@mandylee3862]

Michelle, your no BS mindset is so refreshing and something we all need more of! Life gets so much better when you stop making excuses and just do the damn thing! I finally quit the BS and did what needed to be done and actually got results. No victim mentality for me!

[@melancolielupine2023]

What is offensive is to disregard and dismiss the huge achievement of losing weight while having PCOS and/or thyroid issues, or whatever illness that makes it more difficult. But not impossible. Edit: I'm in love with your Beetlejuice cosplay Michelle. It's been a while since I hoped that you'd do this character !

[@kyrus4989]

I actually have hypothyroidism and have never been fat a day in my life. So tired of people using my illness to justify morbid obesity. I literally only have to cut back 100 calories off my TDEE and exercise occasionally to make up for the metabolic differences. Hypothyroidism accounts for maybe an extra 10 to 20 lbs from when you didn't have it, but gaining hundreds is an excuse just like those who gain a fuck ton during pregnancy. Pregnancy doesn't make you fat, overeating does. Every. Single. Time.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@kyrus4989 You're a unicorn then ;) lol.

[@CosplaysConsCuisineEtc]

I have no thyroid and have issues losing weight, but - a big but - I realize what I need to eat to help my body absorb and convert the replacement hormones, to at least walk a mile every day, and to eat a caloric deficit lifestyle. Whole foods are always the best but you can't deny yourself everything. Treating yourself is fine in moderation. I got to do that just yesterday. My foster sons (both overweight but uninterested in putting in the work to lose) got the biggest Raising Canes meal each while I got the kids meal. Myself, completely satisfied. They both were like that would not be enough for an adult.

[@SpookySkully777]

I’m feeling super shit today. Ive been sick all week, tried to throw myself back into working out and just didnt have the mental nor physical inclination. 30 minutes of Michelle is just what i need today 🥰

[@rocarashakhan35]

Wth why are we living the same life! Hope you feel better

[@SpookySkully777]

@@rocarashakhan35 aw ty you too im getting there

[@Melody-rc7vi]

My husband didn’t understand why I watched you and other accounts like yours. I had to explain to him that I had I not gotten into rock climbing, yoga, and healthy eating that would have been me. I had binge eating disorder, I weighed almost 260. I’m now down to 188. Oh! And I have PCOS and Endometriosis!

[@OriLOK2]

I feel like we should all start a PCOS+endo club at this point. There's so many who struggle with it and don't know that it's what they have.

[@lunar686]

There’s such a large percentage of women with some form of dysmenorrhea. Hopefully there is access to better support and education for it. I have a feeling we either end up watching these videos or the ones on body positivity lol.

[@EvolvingChaos]

I am actually happy you told us you're ADHD that actually gives me a lot of hope cause my hungry goblin loves to overeat on my bad brain days.

[@helenejapa]

Same. I think it's a hyperfocus thing. I can go several hours without eating, then I sit down to have a meal and gotta grab everything on sight.

[@Itsme.KatieG]

Impulse control and dopamine seeking makes weight loss so hard. I also have ADHD and BED so I have to be really careful to eat healthy. When I gain a few lb and have to lose it the only thing that works for me is tracking what I eat. It keeps me accountable.

[@GoddessAphrodite-co5lk]

From a big girl that is working out and trying to get her eating under control... PREACH MICHELLE! I love your videos. They keep me from making excuses for my big butt.

[@chronicallyartsy]

As someone with Hashimoto's disease, weight loss is a battle. But, it's not an excuse. Are my joints magically hurting or did I choose to eat that cookie that I know is bad for me? It's a struggle, but not impossible! Thank you for this much needed motivation!

[@soyuzsovietsky]

I also have Hashimoto's! Weight loss may be a battle but never give up because it's possible!!! I've lost 85lbs while having it so far.

[@helenejapa]

Same. I have Hashimoto AND endometriosis. It's an uphill battle, but I guess it isn't easy for the majority of people. Consistency is the key.

[@helenejapa]

There's people (like this tiktoker) who see Michelle's videos as shade, but I see it as inspiration: it is possible to achieve, even if you have to work a little harder.

[@allytedeschi9678]

My mom has hashimotos also and she struggles so so so hard with her weight but she is 110 and 5'1 and is a massage therapist for a living.

[@gigglingchicken8444]

My aunt and cousin have Hashimotos. Their doctor told them staying in a healthy weight range for their height and body type is important in managing this disease. My aunt was overweight but she lost it and she said she feels way better and it really does help.

[@Girlisonadiet]

I have PCOS and I’ve lost 92 pounds with it! Since loosing that amount of weight my periods have gotten better, and my symptoms have subsided! Soon I’ll be off my birth control! I lost 92 pounds with VSG! I was over 300 pounds and I was miserable! So loosing weight helps! It’s hard, but rewarding! ❤

[@milantosic]

Hell yea good job queen.

[@Girlisonadiet]

@@milantosic thank you!!

[@nicoleorekovacs8765]

So proud of you!! Keep it up ♡

[@diagonals792]

Yess!!! Awesome work! :)

[@jonnivaldes5597]

Way to go! I'm down 101 this week with PCOS. :)

[@marykuettner752]

I worked in a weight loss clinic for years. Everyone that followed the plan lost weight. Lots of low fat protein, fruits, vegetables and light on fat and refined starch. Lots of water. Not a miracle fix, just what grandma told you.

[@Mggrande998]

Grandma told you low carb high protein. Diet meals in the 50s were bunless burger and cottage cheese. Low fat will leave you depressed and not satisfied.

[@marykuettner752]

@@Mggrande998 naw. My grandma wasn't your's. Light on fat isn't no fat. Two tablespoons of olive oil or butter is fine. Couple slices of whole grain bread is fine. Just not a stick of butter and loaf of bread.

[@marykuettner752]

@@Mggrande998 should probably clarify I am old and my grandmas didn't follow fifties diet stuff. That would have been my mom's friends. My mom who I don't take after spent the fifties and sixties trying to gain weight. She was an Audrey in a world of Marilyns.

[@mbmaline]

I am a vegan and low fat, I already lost more than 100lbs and I am close of not being obese anymore. I have pcos too. It's amazing

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@mbmaline That's wonderful I'm proud of you Aline ♥

[@emilytwreck]

As a medical provider, food addict, who lost 140 lbs. I can honestly say that there is truth to the idea of a tipping point and youth is protective. Thank you for this. Honestly, I’ve been feeling really alone in not necessarily subscribing to body positivity at any cost. And yes, I have endo. And yes, diet makes a huge difference. This is really comforting to those of us that have fought the fight. We should all love ourselves and value ourselves, but that means loving ourselves enough to protect our health and safety. That takes a lot of hard work, but it is what it is. It doesn’t mean we don’t have to do it. Do we have to accept toxic diet culture? No. Do we have to be “skinny”, no way. But there is a huge, massive space between skinny and healthy.

[@shawnas.4459]

I have both endometriosis and PCOS with a BMI of 24. Very fit, and very in shape because I choose to be. I may have to work harder at it, but it's 100% achievable.

[@kristiemao4275]

I am soooo happy to see this. I suffer from PCOS and am in perimenopause. I just started my weight loss journey a few weeks ago and, frankly, I am tired of all the videos I have seen saying it can't be done. I am happy to see a fellow PCOS'er lose the weight and keep it off. Thanks, Michelle. You're really inspirational.

[@punkybrewstar83]

I have PCOS. I have a Mirena & used to take hormone regulators, but my PCOS hasn't gone away... however it is 100x better than it was. Anyway- I lost between 70-80 pounds about 2 decades ago & I still have it off. On the higher side for me right now, but currently about 130pounds. IT IS HARDER but it can be done.

[@kristiemao4275]

@@punkybrewstar83 could you tell me some of your secrets? I have lost about 17 but am still at the start of my journey.

[@punkybrewstar83]

@@kristiemao4275 Go to a registered nutritionist/dietician(I live in NZ & the nutritional health experts who go to university & have a doctorate are called dieticians, but the level of qualification is the point & that everything is tailored to you & your specific needs) & make exercise of some kind an interest. I run for fun- it isn't about weight... but swimming, walking, tramping, gardening, etc would all do the same. Just get an active hobby.

[@punkybrewstar83]

@@kristiemao4275 The dietitian is expensive but if you go a few times then you get a great basis to work from. I went when I was a student(poor asf) & I would see her once every 3 months & it was fine- plenty of input.

[@katsuyafeather1309]

You can do it love!! I have PCOS too and I know the weight loss is hard but it's definitely possible. Just keep trying. If you stumble a few times, don't beat yourself up and just keep going.

[@themadgranola]

“I have ADHD, but I don’t talk about it.” Worst. Kept. Secret. Eva. 😂 This ADHDer recognized you as her sister in neurodiversion ❤ It gives me hope that I’ll be able to drop 40lbs, bc someone like me now looks like you. Love your content. Keep up the great work.

[@WileyCylas]

It’s actually a pretty common thing lol. Either that or we are taking over the world….. mwah hahahahaaa! But nah! Ranges on spectrums of severity that manifest differently in everybody! Multifaceted management is required & that looks differently for everybody! We still are able to be held accountable lol. Are we more prone to obesity? Damn right we r! (Tho not as much as the autistic community- I’m sorry yall! Take one for the team lol!) again- we all need to make necessary accommodations (if we r able to of course!) for ourselves to live the healthiest lives possible.

[@Zizalaonfire]

Same! Love folks who dont make their diagnoses their only personality trait ❤️❤️

[@alexb7596]

When you accept being a "victim" (of your circumstances) you become your own oppressors. Changing mind set to being a "vicTOR" (of your circumstance) with a view to both accept and IMPROVE is much better mindset, in my opinion.

[@ana_bananass]

YES

[@ana_bananass]

Your opinion is correct

[@eyesofthecervino3366]

Needed to hear this today. Not even talking about weight loss.

[@alexb7596]

@@eyesofthecervino3366 ❤️

[@asteriaaa16]

as somebody who's midsize, looking to get healthier and in bulimia recovery i really love your channel. you literally slap your audience with the harsh reality of falling to either extreme and the importance of hard work for your health.

[@alisongorrian4895]

I am 23 and had been 'trying everything' to loose weight for years. I was also perfectly healthy. Until I had to get scans done due to gallstones. We have now discovered I have the start of fatty liver. We are able to reverse it now with diet and exercise but if I hadn't had those scans there is a chance my liver would have been too far gone by the time we discovered it. Thank you for the constant motivation to keep going with the weight loss journey I'm down 6 stone but still got a long way to go.

[@aura2754]

I'm probably younger than the majority of viewers here, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your advice and honesty Michelle, being a teenager it's hard to stay healthy but you've taught me that anyone can stay healthy. You're like the older sister I never had because you're always honest and calling people out on their bs. Thank you sm I love your videos and you always make me laugh💜

[@elianagross9507]

Same 💜 been watching her videos since I was 12- 13 and I’m the midst of an eating disorder. She’s helped me regain a healthy relationship with food without being unhealthy She’s hilarious and an amazing role model Now I’m 15 and working my way up to running a marathon with my dad. I went from eating like 500 calories a day due to an eating issue and medicine that’d decrease my appetite and not being able to run a mile to playing varsity tennis and training for a marathon. Thanks to Michelle, and a few other KZbinrs

[@amythomas147]

I have lost 50+ pounds in 6 months because I found Michelle's channel. I'm over 50 years old with hypothyroidism and seriously messed up hormones (perimenopause). For several years, I told myself there was no point trying to lose weight because my physical issues made it impossible. I knew I was lying to myself, but it was a convenient excuse to avoid doing the hard work. About 6 months ago, I happened upon one of Michelle's vids. I started and continued watching because I enjoyed her personality and perspective. Eventually, what Michelle kept saying sunk in - that physical ailments like mine may make weight loss more difficult - but not impossible. I finally decided to make changes - mostly because I wanted to feel better (I had longed stopped caring that much about weight as a physical attribute). I was sick of feeling sick all the time. Six months later and 50+ pounds lost. More importantly, I am in the best health I've been in for more than 10 years.

[@TheMsSilvershade]

That's amazing!

[@ambrosepaxton6768]

For years I took adderall for adhd as a teen and I was so thin! Therefore I ate shit all my life. I got off of it as an adult and then I started gaining weight because my diet was crap and I didn’t have legal speed to make me lose the weight anymore. Michelle‘s videos have really helped me grasp my food issue, and I appreciate the videos!

[@okaycola2]

Thanks for being real

[@EEsYouTubeChanel]

Having ADHD at all leads to disordered eating just because ya know, we get distracted while eating or wholeass forget to eat entirely. I live by two rules, eat when you’re hungry not when you want to and always eat before work.

[@tarahj478]

@@EEsKZbinChanel yes!! Ageeed!! I have to (as best as I can !) Ask myself when i want to eat if I'm hungry or if its something else, like needing water, being bored or stressed & have a sugar craving.. Michelle's channel has been the most level headed and also funny when u need it channel. 🖤

[@cydneyrandle]

Stand by this as someone with ADHD we typically tend to have BED! I still take meds (vyvanse so i have an appetite at the very least) but when I don’t take my meds I literally have to be MINDFUL.

[@DatCrazyOokamii]

You didn't have to call it legal speed. I mean good for you if you're off of your stimulants but I can tell you without a doubt that the only people who feel like ADHD medication is legal "speed" are non ADHD people. My default settings are "legal speed." Meds work and I feel like I sober up whenever I'm on them and we already have so much stigma on stimulants simply because they affect different neurotypes differently.

[@sarahflynn9395]

Last night, I had a huge mini success. So, my husband went to get some odds and ends at the store. I asked him to get some dark chocolate so I can have a little when I feel the itch. Now, normally, I would have just eaten the entire box when he got home. I didn't have any (it was long after supper and almost 10:30 pm) and instead had some today! A single portion ❤ on top of that? I was actually satisfied with just eating what I had. I'm super super proud of myself! Working on my habits and emotional eating, the traumas I was hiding from and taking cover in food has really changed how I eat.

[@geriattrique7141]

I actually find it REALLY inspiring to hear someone punch through PCOS and endo and work hard to get fit and healthy! It’s good to know that even though it’s hard, if you persevere and work hard you CAN win!

[@janaewashereee]

As someone who’s a recovering Hot Cheetos addict and somebody who feels like my weight loss progress is VERY slow (8 months in and JUST seeing progress), I can say that eating healthy saved my life! I’m nowhere near where I want to be physically, but mentally and emotionally I’ve never felt better in my life. It’s all about holding yourself accountable and loving yourself enough to change. Some of the people in the body positivity moment encourages bigger ppl to be delusional about the effects of what you’re eating. I understand loving yourself at every size, and I also understand that having discipline is loving yourself.

[@BassetHoundCharlie350]

Michelle actually got me interested in Hot Cheetos. I swear I never touched the things before I started watching Michelle's channel, lol!

[@janaewashereee]

@@BassetHoundCharlie350 Looks like Cheetos should be running her a check lol

[@Bard420]

It’s hot fries for me. But I don’t really get them that often.

[@She-wolf3636]

My progress has been slow, as well, but the changes I've made feel permanent and sustainable. It's going to be going up from here.

[@janaewashereee]

@@Bard420 I used to get the family bag almost 5 times a week😭

[@samlutz1582]

I've lost 75lbs so far this year with PCOS and I lost about 40 of that before I was diagnosed with it. It's definitely possible and staying on my birth control helps a lot with the symptoms. Usually during my period I have a day or two where I feel like no matter what I eat I'm still hungry. I've just found healthy low calorie snacks that I save for those days to help me avoid over eating.

[@thatbapa]

Wowza, that's a number to be proud of! I salute you for that accomplishment!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Congratulations!!!

[@ElephantseatShorts]

Wow, birth control helped?? I wish it did for me. I got off of bc in february cause I gained 30+lbs (didnt change my diet or lifestyle, it must've destroyed my metabolism). I lost 20lbs, and now I'm back to 195ish (5'9") Glad it works for you! It didn't work for me and now I gotta put in a hell of a lot of work to get my weight back down 😵‍💫 (not hating, just surprised to see bc helping! Only thing bc did was make my period less painful. Too many side effects for me)

[@pizzaraccoon8202]

@@ElephantseatShorts i was surprised too! i’m glad it helped somebody but for me with pcos it didn’t reduce any symptoms, it only really messed with my emotions. i actually started to feel suicidal! i was getting mood swings too (my poor boyfriend lol) and felt so much better once i came off

[@pizzaraccoon8202]

also congrats on your weight loss!

[@CieraMychele]

They're not really yelling at you they're really yelling at all their own internal thoughts. Giving themselves excuse after excuse bc it's a lot easier to pretend this kind of thing is "out of your control"

[@gabbywilliamson76]

Michelle I’m so glad I clicked on this video tonight. I am doing WW in an attempt to lose weight again. I’ve lost 50 lbs gained some back then lost 25 lbs and repeat a few times. but I was much younger. I’m now 46 and 10 lbs less than my highest weight ever. I have PCOS, insulin resistance and a thyroid condition… but I know I can do it again. Hopefully for good. I was wavering on exercise tonight and watching you inspired me to get on the treadmill. I only lasted 15 minutes but it’s a start. I just love your honesty in trying to help people get healthier. Thank you.

[@delelitee]

Saying “some people struggle more. Just focus on yourself instead of how easy it is for others” was a very helpful comment. I personally struggle with motivation has a symptom of life. This was a helpful comment for me as it helped me repaint it has a challenge rather than a disadvantage.

[@Aureliosb]

I'm glad to hear this, this morning. I was just planning out my grocery list to incorporate the suggestions my Dr gave me to help with some serious health issues I have when I saw your notification. Any person that tells me that being overweight is healthy with no consequences is full of sht & in full denial. It's not easy but I'm not one to be in denial about facts. Thanks for the friendly reminder not to give up even when it's hard.

[@PaintBottle]

"It's ok" is one of the most damaging sentences I have ever told to myself regarding to being overweight. Funny thing is letting that sink in and me to actually feel somewhat ok took me 3ish years but after gaining more weight and not being ok anymore it only took half a year to lose weight and actually feel better. Today about 3 years later I'm only 1kg away from the target weight I originally set myself. Trying to accept the unhealthy as "ok" can be much harder and even longer process than doing the "hard" steps

[@TrueAce2146]

Yeah this sounds like me I would say it's fine if someone wants to stay my weight for the rest of their lives but I personally don't want to I want to be at a healthy Wright and I'm still working towards it

[@amblonyxx]

Yep, "it's ok" and "you've changed meds, it's not your fault you're gaining weight" kept me snacking every night instead of changing my diet for a long time.

[@dominiquawharton]

I have endometriosis, pcos, and fibroids. I got way too comfortable with my eating habits at the start and during the pandemic, and it took a toll on me physically, mentally, and emotionally. I recently got out of my rut a couple of months ago, changed my diet and started exercising again, and I’m starting to feel better. You are absolutely right, Michelle. There’s no sense in having that “woe is me” thought pattern. That’s the ultimate downfall/death of a person. I really wish that this lady would understand where you are coming from with the message you put out there, instead of telling her subscribers a whole bunch of madness. No poor me baby bitches, please!😂

[@manaroman7678]

You and me, both! Definitely got a bit too comfortable when there was less structure. Just wanted to drop by and say Congrats to getting out the rut! It's hard to do (in the process now myself, as well).

[@dominiquawharton]

@@manaroman7678 thank you, love! You can do it! Get out of that rut!!! Rooting for you ❤️

[@manaroman7678]

@@dominiquawharton Thank you so much!

[@dominiquawharton]

@@manaroman7678 yes we can! ❤️

[@owlintrenchcoat]

I've had to leave groups for women with PCOS because there are so many women in there who not only accept that they cannot make any weight loss progress due to the condition, but lash out at people who ask for weight loss advice or give their weight loss advice. It just becomes a pit of misery where people drag each other deeper into despair and away from one of the things that could actually improve some symptoms. Literally, the people in my bipolar support groups are less determined to stay down and bring everyone else down.

[@K-yp8tb]

I can’t even be in support groups for my conditions anymore. People sometimes just don’t want to get better! Being miserable and helpless must release dopamine or something 😵‍💫

[@edcross1395]

Sometimes support groups are 'support me in my misery' groups. If you have good friends, leave on them for support and accountability.

[@Araaraboop]

Hi Michelle! Last year I weighed 200 and this year I've gone down to 175! You've inspired me to make changes in my lifestyle and be more active. I'm eating better and making better choices. I'm nowhere near my end goal but you keep me going! Thank you for that

[@dickersoncharlie4961]

Can you please tell me how you lost weight? I'm big and it would be nice if you could give me some advice

[@HelloAmz]

@@dickersoncharlie4961 Monitor your food in some way (log calories, count them, or only have two meals a day no snacking etc) as a first step, makes you aware of how much your eating so you can reduce it. Now to make it easier theres two things that make you feel fuller without so much calories: Fiber and protein. Centre your meals on those two things. Steak and veggies, yogurt and blueberries, chicken/tofu salads or just anything you can find that is a high amount of protein and fiber. Salmon is especially good as not only protein but really healthy fat, which can be filling too. Try to lower sugar however you can, such as switching to diet sodas, using honey instead of syrups, try to have savoury over sweet. By trying to avoid sugar and trying to eat more fiber you will realise that most processed food is just no good and that unprocessed whole foods are better. That is mostly about eating, but another thing that helps is if you drink a lot of alcohol is best to just avoid it as much as possible. It has calories, doesnt fill you up, and makes your hungrier for bad food. Drinking tea and coffee especially if you are slightly hungry will help a lot. Try to move more such as walking even if its around the house doing chores or going dancing, as you will be less tempted to snack on foods if you are busy moving around doing something. Maybe find a sport you enjoy, like swimming/cycling/dancing/climbing and join a club or do it with other people so you look forward to it.

[@dickersoncharlie4961]

@@HelloAmz wow thank you for typing all of that out for me! I really appreciate it, I will try it thank you!

[@trenae77]

Losing weight isn’t about getting skinny, but reaching a healthier state of being. Your success is awesome and I’m happy for you!

[@wodentoad1]

@@dickersoncharlie4961 The trick to doing well is SMALL changes over time add up. I've lost 10lbs in the last year. I switched to Huel for breakfast (calories counted), switched to either chicken and rice (measured, counted) or Overnight oats for lunch. I drink water, a LOT of water, but it's flavored with store brand water flavors (Mio is the brand name). Best thing about the water? I HAVE to move. I got rid of the little debbies and switched to healthier snacks, yes I have chocolate almonds, but I limit myself to six almonds per day--this satisfies sweet AND crunch. I have open bowls of fruit in my fridge for snacking on. Keep checking the serving sizes and stick to them, and count them. For working out, I'm asthmatic and neurodivergent, so I have issues doing the treadmill, BUT I have a playstation 2 and Dance Dance Revolution Supernova, and I can do that! I also walk to pick up my daughter. But I'm not overdoing it, I'm not getting up at 4am every day to hit the gym. I'm making SMALL maintainable changes over time. You can do it! SMALL changes over time = BIG change.

[@holiwood72]

Okok..so I've lost 130lb so far. I have PTSD, agoraphobia, arthritis in my knees and psoriasis...so I was still able to lose weight with a lot working against me. Not easy to even leave my house..but I did it. Thought I'd never lose a pound. Yet here I am..still losing weight. People use any excuse for not losing weight..get over it. Sometimes you need to kick your own ass to get results. There is no magic pill, or diet. Much ❤️ Michelle from Lethbridge AB Canada 🇨🇦 Ps I started noticing weight loss after 3or 4 weeks. Like my body needed a kick start to losing weight. It doesn't happen overnight.

[@mossyteef]

Fellow albertan here, so incredibly proud of you, hope the weather is treating ur arthritis and psoriasis with kindness, the cold and dryness up here is killin my dads. 130lbs is incredible, you’ve lost a me, albeit shorter than average person, still a whole person, and that is mind blowing, you conquered this despite your mental health and physical conditions, and that is so damn inspiring!

[@OneWhoDreamsAwake]

You can do it! Thank you for inspiring us with your story. And remember that you are worth the extra effort to achieve your goals. Dulcius ex asperis means “Sweeter after difficulty.”

[@RoxxyKaosGG]

Ya know, having a diagnosis of endometriosis and PCOS actually felt freeing for me. I thought I was a weak person for being debilitated by cramps and backaches every month (also, random 3 week long periods). Trying to workout while on my period felt impossible and I thought I was just being weak-willed. Knowing there’s a medical limitation that I need to respect for my own health let me forgive those doubts. I treated my body better because of it. I owe it to myself to eat right and exercise regularly.

[@jasminewinfield3265]

It’s amazing, once I learnt about psychology and how the way someone speaks can tell you about them, I see that this woman isn’t talking to other people. She doesn’t care about them. She is talking to herself, almost with an ‘affirmation like’ tone. Because she doesn’t believe what she’s saying

[@TheNomadicSunny]

LOL i was mutuals with the girl “calling out” taylor swift, she swiftly unfollowed me after i posted losing weight for my health- and how i ALWAYS loved myself. so funny to see!!!

[@cosmicwitchclarith]

"I have ADHD :(" Yeah me too, it only makes it more neccesary to go to the gym. You need an outlet. Once the gym is in your routine you can tackle the food. Cuz guess what? Your focus gets better when you work out!

[@GodWinsInTheEnd]

I've fought my weight since my teens. Now I'm nearly middle-aged. And one thing I can tell you: the thin girls who never worried about their weight? Now they're seeing the weight creep on, especially around their abdomen, and they don't know how to deal with it. And I'm still fighting (eating as well as I can and exercising) as I've needed to do most of my life. (Yes, I had to get over the fact that this wasn't fair, too! Everyone's dealing with something, like Michelle says.) These women who do have a tendency to gain weight even when they're younger... it's just going to get worse as they age. May as well deal with it now. Stop saying "it's not fair my body is like this" and just do your best with food and exercise choices. You only get one body.

[@toscadonna]

Yes, I’ve been on a diet since age 7. I was insulin resistant back when none of the other girls were. In the 80s, being the kid that was 15 lbs overweight was horrible. Almost nobody was obese then, and when I look back at pictures of my father who looked SO fat to me back then, he wasn’t even that fat as compared to women these days. He was very tall and looked like a football player. But back then, people were not very fat, and people would tell you that you needed to lose weight. My grandma would be the first to say, “You look fat.” So I’ve been watching what I eat for 40 years now.

[@itscarriebomb]

As one of those (formerly) thin girls who never had to worry about their weight, can confirm (ugh). Started gaining when I hit my 40s, so the last six years have been a crash course in portion sizes, macros, and weight training. Start early, gang. Even if you're not overweight. Because your time is coming, LOL.

[@Laf631]

I like how you discussed your own personal situation, and what worked for you, and how you had to give yourself a kick in the ass, and FAs immediately had to make it all about them.

[@zsophiareed3769]

It's really encouraging to see another woman with PCOS succeed at losing weight. It gives me hope that I can do it too

[@bellferguson4393]

Tbh, finding out that you are someone with PCOS and managed to lose weight and looking so good, feels reaaally encouraging. Cuz I also have it and I also have a bad sugar addiction that I am struggling to defeat, but seeing your videos is giving me a kick in the butt to get into action instead of just saying I should, which I really needed so thank you 🥰I'm honestly wishing I had found your channel a lot sooner 💕

[@NachoAE360]

I’m astounded by how much weight affects how old you look. I thought she was 40. When you said she was 27 I actually gasped (I’m the same age lol)

[@jonnivaldes5597]

PCOS here and yeah it's hard. And sooooo slow. And I am grateful for Michelle. I am down 101lbs this week. More to go but I've got this! Thanks for all you do.

[@Talkingdoughnut]

When they see the result without seeing the process, they judge you only on the results rather than have compassion and try to do their research to see the progress. She doesn't know what Michelle has been thorugh but she's just twisting Michelle's words to make herself feel kind of better.

[@SHope-rq1hc]

I have pcos and have lost 60 lbs, and still have 40ish to go…its harder if we eat sugar and do not watch carbs, but ya ive been able to lose weight, and will still keep going!

[@IzzyandShadow]

I was 280 at my highest I also have an underactive thyroid and hormone issues didn’t stop me losing 150 pounds

[@ShelleyBean1808]

Love you Michelle! 😍 I'm a very short massage therapist, and I have also been shamed for having a muscular type body. Seems it doesn't matter what body type you have, someone's gonna have something vile to say about it! Just be kind people ✨️ 💕

[@TonySomething.]

I agree. No matter who you are or what you look like there’s gonna be someone out there with something to say. And it’s totally acceptable to talk about fit bodys and thin bodies this day and age.

[@vee1545]

Same!! Short little tank here haha, been compared to a monkey and a sideshow freak by various people for having an 'unusual' body type, I'm convinced that there will always be someone out there who is going to be determined that you need to know they think you look Different 🤷‍♀️ Honestly I'd take the rude ones over the dudes who want to wrestle me (???!!!) any day 🤣

[@LoFoSho]

You’re an inspiration to women Michelle!

[@PetulaGuimaraes]

PCOS affects the female hormones. It can make you fat OR skinny. I was extremely skinny, under a healthy BMI. It was hard for me to gain weight. It’s sad that people just go through excuses. Health is for life, so it will not be a weekend or months journey. Quite honestly I see it as a lifetime journey of self love. I’m 42 now and starting to have the muscular body I always wanted. I’m no Michelle, but I’m on track! Love your videos Michelle!

[@ashers.hangout]

I feel like these people know that loosing weight takes a long time and they just don’t want to put in the work. When I was 14 I weighed over 200 lbs and now I’m 15 and weigh 155. It takes a long time and it takes work but it’s so worth it.

[@ericariggeal]

I don’t watch those “fat positive” videos because I don’t need anymore excuses. I have my own excuses. They are easy to come up with. I need motivation to get up and encouragement that bad days (or even weeks) happen and it is hard but you CAN do it no matter where you start and if you fall, then get back up and try again. It starts with making better choices. I don’t need excuses to stay on the couch. I need motivation to get up and make my bed and walk my dog and do my physical therapy, and kick the ball or go to the park with my kids. I need to eat better and less so that I can do everything I can to be around for my kids and run with them and climb up their play stuff with them and my knees and back and hips don’t hurt. I appreciate the “you got this, you don’t have to jump out of your comfort zone, but get your ass up and start with one foot” videos, because that’s what I need. So thank you.

[@justahugenerd1278]

I'm a trans man with PCOS and my weight was aggravating my gender dysphoria. So I got on metformin (and testosterone), changed up my diet and exercise routines, and here I am 70 pounds lighter. It infuriated me when people said weight loss was impossible because of how awful my excess body weight felt on so many levels.

[@sandraaa8496]

Endometriosis is going to be the death of me. I can’t function the first two days of my period at all, it feels like I’m in labor all over again. And I’m 130lbs 5”1 … it’s not an excuse to be fat, just an excuse to stay in bed on your cycle lol.

[@lise7538]

I don't know what is the word in English for it, but I take birth control pills that are made to be taken continually. Meaning you never pause and you never have your periods. I have endometriosis too and it really helped me (I sucks if you want to have children though )

[@dickersoncharlie4961]

130 pounds is not fat.

[@redgcsfbl]

@@dickersoncharlie4961 I think that was her point

[@rmg8717]

@@dickersoncharlie4961 that’s what she’s saying…130 at 5’1” is curvy but not fat at all. And she has endo.

[@vaughnhaney7020]

I don't know for 100% certain I have endometriosis since I can't afford the diagnosis (I'm planning a hysterectomy including ovaries either way, so ultimately my medical team decided it wasn't worth it since either way is the same outcome and I don't have the money) but I probably do, and honestly it makes me lose so much weight. It's one of the things that makes it hard for me to not be UNDERweight because the pain makes me extremely nauseous, and having stuff in my digestive system pushes on my uterus and is excruciating. So I eat extremely lightly 1/4th of the time.

[@MeMeCherry]

I’ve struggled with my weight over the years, currently working my way back to my healthiest weight & one thing I’ve noticed as somebody doing this in my 40’s now; most of the people that say “fat is ok/healthy” are mostly young people…. This ish takes a toll on your body over time, period. I was rushed into emergency surgery a couple of weeks ago & my recovery has been as speedy as it has been because I’ve been working with a trainer for the last few months & my muscles were strong enough to help me walk out of the hospital days earlier than expected… I mean.. Do you boo but it WILL affect you over time babez 💜 thank you for your videos Michelle!

[@boosqueezy2418]

yes, good point! let’s see how their bones and organs are doing in 20 years. they should lose the weight now; it’s so much harder after 40 to keep your weight down. they’re going to kick themselves (if they are even physically able to) when they find out what damage they have done to their bodies by their blatant denial of scientific facts.

[@artinginteralia5196]

I have PCOS, hypothyroidism, PoTS and I'm in a powered wheelchair user. I was 172.3kg at my highest and got down to 90.30. The goal is 80kg before skin removal approval!

[@ldens6694]

I was having trouble losing until I cut out all sugar, grains, legumes, and pretty much all carbs. It's heaven being thin now.

[@shastapearce5652]

I lost 80lbs before doing my endometriosis surgery. Doctor was so proud.

[@QueenAmour8888]

She's one of those people that will add a problem for every solution.

[@athena6832]

She talked SO SLOWLY it was increasingly obvious she had no idea what to say and was making it up as she went along. Doesn't she know you can do as many takes as you want?? 😅 At least get your thoughts together before you start.

[@stormyk244]

@@athena6832 I thought the same. Like…write a script? Do a couple takes? Say something substantial and stop touching your face? I hate TikTok lol.

[@narhina93]

As someone who doesn’t have the “typical PCOS body” meaning I’m thin, I have actually had trouble losing weight. When my symptoms actually started to show, I went from weighing 100lbs to 120lbs out of nowhere (I’m aware that doesn’t sound like a big deal but I’m tiny, only 5’2, it was very noticeable) then over the years I got to like 135lbs and again, I’m small so I don’t look like I weigh that much. I had to do a lot of eating adjustments to start losing weight and noticing changes in my body, including reduced symptoms like bloating and fatigue. I’m just weighting to push out my child and recover so I can start working out again

[@alejandrofleury]

Wow! If that is not the best guilt trip I've seen, it's certainly top 5! I have worked successfully with women with pretty much every condition out there (MS, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, PCOS, no thyroid, premenopausal, postmenopausal, etc). They all had 2 things in common: determination and self-accountability!

[@rebekahhabrial5482]

I just got diagnosed with PCOS after 10 years of going to doctors with no answers. I needed to hear the motivation! I am 30lbs down and have plateaued...this was the kick in the butt I needed to get back on track. 30 more lbs to go! It is an enormous struggle, especially when all I can think about is chocolate and when cardio gives me panic attacks. But I am hopeful it can be done. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@kayleestephens6774]

Commenting to remind y'all it's also possible to lose weight while on birth control. I usually gain 15 to 20 pounds whenever I get my nexplanon replaced and as long as I stick to a healthy, high protein diet and do my dance aerobics I'm able to keep the weight off and not feel sluggish from hormones.

[@Worldofhufie]

I needed this comment. Thank you!!

[@simransimran9339]

I actually am able to lose weight faster when on birth control. My doc put me on it when I was 26 and I just stopped in 2 years. Lost weight while on it gained a lot when off it. Am on it again. Losing weight again. I'm also on other medications for diabetes and thyroid so that's also helping. If your birth control is not helping you and is causing weight gain even after a few months (3-6) talk to your doctor. Maybe they can suggest a different birth control for you. I had to try two as well, because the first one made me sad (if that makes sense) though neither caused weight gain.

[@Sara-nx9tz]

Absolutely! I actually gained no weight when I got my nexplanon in because I counted every single calorie that went into my body to make sure I wasn't overeating. But the first time I went on birth control I gained a ton of weight.

[@Guguchina]

I gained a bit on mine and trying to lose it. Its going veeeey slow but it is trending downwards with calorie counting and exercise

[@randl7423]

You're amazing, Michelle. I've been doing a bit of the self-pitying "I have ADHD that doesn't respond to meds, it's haaaarrrrd to lose weight for meeee" & hearing you have it too is a bit of a wake-up call! You are right: we can do hard things - deciding to do them is the main thing!

[@e_i_e_i_bro]

There's a whole lot of toxic Validation when it comes to neurodevelopmental and mental disorders. "I'm too depressed to clean the dog shid off the floor or wipe my butt", "my executive function is so bad I haven't brushed my teeth in 4 months, wahh me stinky is that ok?" "omg gurl yes it's ok ur so valid ur so strong u keep doing u don't ever change. this is u doing ur best" Why I avoid "support groups". That's 90% all it is.

[@mmmmmmmmaria]

forgive me for my ignorance but what does adhd have to do with excess weight and losing weight?

[@randl7423]

@@mmmmmmmmaria One symptom of ADHD is poor impulse control. So if you also have binge eating disorder, that makes it difficult to be consistent with nutrition and not overeat. Another is that you're easily bored; I have found myself eating out of boredom at night a lot. Seems like it wouldn't be that difficult to fix, but unfortunately it's pretty hard. Not impossible, though.

[@Fleta_Maughner]

Girl really walked, "tried" to eat healthy and call it impossible. If i could walk everyday for 7 months on my recovery of an immune disease despite pain all over my body and chances of collapsing at any moment then she has no excuses.

[@soaringeagle328]

Man I have had congestion heart failure for 5 years now due to a genetic mutation, I found the way to drop from 361 to 171 in that time frame. Extremely fucking hard but I sallowed my pride I got the help I needed and here we are . No longer needing a heart transplant. Michelle is right we all have shit we’re going through .

[@BewareTheSockMonster]

You DO have an attitude. A fabulous, straight up, honest, amazing, awesome attitude and I love it so much! Never stop!

[@mik__janeee]

I have PCOS and I started my weight loss journey in Dec 2021 and have lost a total of 79lbs ❤ If you WANT to lose the weight and become healthier then it WILL happen

[@pthesmith]

Wonderful!

[@jackelinesierra1342]

I also have PCOS and endometriosis and was wondering if you could make a video on general tips and tricks to help with weight loss. I lost 50lbs by starving myself and obviously that wasn’t sustainable so I gained a lot back. Now I’m trying to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way. Anyway, this was another great take. I used to be part of the fat acceptance movement until I realized they only say this to make themselves feel better. The denial is huge in this community.

[@erikadunne]

Accept the reality you CANNOT eat like a normal person. The ONLY way to lose weight and keep it off on PCOS is go no sugar low carb. I know it sounds like I’m a keto bible thumper, but if you look it up, time and time again it prescribes this diet, due to the insulin resistance PCOS causes. If are in a carb binge-crazy hungry for carbs-carb binge cycle, this is NOT due to poor willpower or just not wanting to lose weight enough. If you eat carbs or sugar you are unknowingly making your body profoundly addicted to them, and you cannot willpower it out, as it becomes a physiological, NOT a psychological need to carb binge. I’ve struggle with PCOS weight gain and binge eating since I was 13, and at 40, the ONLY thing that has really allowed me to lose weight and no longer need carb binges was keto, as I am no longer feeding the bodily addiction to carbs and sugar.

[@jackelinesierra1342]

@@erikadunne I noticed that as well! I’ve been slowly and steadily losing weight going low carb, low sugar, and high protein. I’ve lost 2-3 lbs a week so im gonna keep going. Thanks for solidifying this for me!! It’s very motivating

[@kitkatgirl5673]

@@erikadunne not everyone can do Keto, keto makes me sick cause the main thing with keto is meat. And to much meat for me makes me sick. Cause a lot of meat has access grease and the grease makes me sick, like sausage, burger patty’s etc.

[@erikadunne]

@@kitkatgirl5673 never did I once say to eat gobs of meat, I just said go low carb no sugar, there is hard core carnivore all the way to raw vegan (and many variations in between) to eat this way. BTW if all that grease is giving tummy troubles (especially in the bathroom department) take a serving of psyllium husk tablets with any meal that is very greasy.

[@doeeyes2]

Calorie Deficit

[@CantFindAUsername01]

A close friend of mine had PCOS and struggled for a long time with it. Eventually (i'm not sure what the exact tipping point for her was), she transformed her lifestyle. She made losing some weight and maintaining that, her priority. She's training professionally on an atheletes programme now, because she found power and confidence through her training and newfound passion. I'm not saying it's easy to change everything all of a sudden, but i saw how hard it was for her when she let herself wallow in her negative thoughts and accept that she's largely controlled by her medical condition. We talk about self-love but a part of loving ourselves is having the will to make beneficial changes. I hope your trials bloom❤ your efforts can be worth it all

[@hpt_huxtable7085]

Your videos are literally my gym motivation. I've been going ham, not eating it.