STRUGGLES I DEAL WITH AT 450 LBS | Let's Talk [tw: ed]
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- My name is Tammy. I struggle with too many mental issues, lol, but don't we all? On this channel I film most of my struggles, I'm not that open in real life though. I'm not promoting any kind of (eating) disorder, I'm just documenting my life. I'm very hapy to have you Little Lemons accompany me. Thank you SO much!
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Tammy, I am so proud of you. You do not normalize or glamorize anything about your weight struggle & yet you keep at it so authentically. Continue to put effort in not merely dieting but also feeling comfortable in your skin psychologically speaking. I love how self aware you are.
Perfect comment. Well said.
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Tammy
I struggle with my weight also.
I don't know if you might find this helpful or if you have access to this...
Struggle with my periods I learned that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome. After I was diagnosed, I asked my Doctor to put me on metformin and birth control.
What your describing sounds similar to what I personally went through but I'm not a medical professional.
I also started to see a registered dietitian for eating Disorder and for the PCOS.
I hope that me sharing helps you know that you aren't alone and that also you get to the bottom of things and can plan together with your health care providers something that is tailor made for your body
of course her name is Tammy 😂
Well said and I agree°°
As a fit woman, all I can say is this woman is #1. In a world filled with fakes this honesty is the bravest, most refreshing thing I’ve seen in my life.
I hope that your life is filled with happiness ❤️
I am not "grossed out". You were very honest and matter-of-fact, all while maintaining your dignity. You did a great job on this video. I also wanted to say that you have the most beautiful hair, OMG!! And your lips....many women pay good money to get their lips to look like yours.
I was going to say the same thing about her lips! Her eyes are also gorgeous and of course her hair, and personality! These are the first few videos of hers I'm watching and I can see why so many people really like how genuine she is!
She surely has that nordic beauty. It would be amazing to see her at a healthy weight.
I was 386 15 years ago. I want to say that many people think they are “heathy” and it isn’t hurting anything. 15 years after I lost my weight. I weight right at 200 now with loose skin. In two weeks I Am having a complete knee replacement. It stems from the extra weight for all those years my hip is also going to need replacing in the future. Just know that you aren’t only helping yourself now but your future self too.
Bless you for being so raw and genuine with your feelings and struggles. You are a very kind, intelligent and beautiful young woman believe me. From a huge supporter of all you do here in England, who has had similar issues all of my life and is 50 now
You are a very very genuine person !!
Shepherdschapel on yt explains the whole Bible God bless
I think a person would be lucky to have you for a friend! You are intelligent, independent and funny as hell😁.
She really is great! ❤
Tammy is lovely.She would make a very loyal friend.She makes me smile.
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This is going to sound weird, but bear with me, when I was really pregnant and I couldn’t reach places, I used a sports water bottle as like a portable bidet. You fill it with water and squirt it on your privates and bum and I swear it’s a life saver. They taught me that at the hospital after my first baby. That’s how the nurses wash you for a few days after a c-section when you can’t wash yourself down there. You can just keep one in the bathroom, fill it in the sink and spray yourself from a faster distance. I know it may sound gross to some people but I swear, try it!
Peri bottles are helpful. They are on Amazon
@@Anonymous-gt1eq they are expensive
How does one dry theirselves afterwards?
@@CharleysMom2 I use the TP for drying.
@@Anonymous-gt1eq you could. But some people might not be able to afford it. I have NO idea what they cost. A squeeze water bottle is a few bucks and you can use it while you save for a real bidet. And a water bottle is portable. You can keep one in your purse and clean yourself anywhere you go to the bathroom. After all 3 of my c-sections, I carried one wherever I went because it’s messy down there for like a month after a baby and it’s nice to feel clean even if you’re not at home.
From a business perspective, obesity also affects industries. I am a clinician and we just purchased several chairs without arms and a double wide wheel chair. I have two love seats n my office because some of my patients r so large. There are many though most don’t weigh above 400 lbs, but for the few that do they needed extra amenities. We worked to help meet their needs but doing so came at a cost to the company and of course we raised our rates for everybody. We can’t discriminate and just charge the people who need the extra amenities, so everyone pays the price of obesity.
You were talking about the negatives of isolating due to your weight and mentioned depression. I think another huge negative effect of you isolating due to your weight is that the outside world ends up missing out on getting to know you. You seem like a very nice person who is down to earth and insightful. It sucks that your weight limits your interaction with others. You seem to be taking the right steps to regain your heath though, and although I don't know you and I just stumbled across this video, that makes me happy. There are probably a lot of wonderful people who society miss out on due to this isolation. Maybe you will inspire others in this situation too. I've never seen a video of someone being so real about this. Keep it up!
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It sucks that our own social anxiety and low self esteem causes us to hide. After SA I hated myself I felt shame constantly..... I thought everyone was judging me and making fun of me, now that I am in a better place I realize it was all in my head
@@TammyLemon. hey Tammy I’m Matt. I think you’re awesome. Want to be my best friend?
I am also over 400lbs and I completely understand all of these things and identify with all of these things. Thank goodness you are also 5ft 9in - you still have a very nice figure, even at your size. I'm glad you are sharing your struggles. People just do not understand who have ever had these issues.
Your honesty is refreshing and endearing. Hugs to you🤗
It's refreshing to hear the truth about struggles. I commend you for that. We're cheering for you, Tammy.
Hang in there. Ik the struggle of being over 400lbs but I’m around 160lbs now without surgery. U can overcome ur food addiction bc anything is possible so never give up and stay positive.
Hi did u ever consider surgery?
How did you lose so much weight without surgery?
You go, girl I weigh 287 now, but was down to 150 pounds and let stress get the best of me but I’m working on it.
@@starjestis8293 PLEASE! how did you cope with the cravings. Mine are so bad l self harm not to think about them!
@@galegrazutis964 first I cut out pop and coffee and that was hard. Then I started changing. unhealthy foods with more healthy ones little by little, and then it just became easier. As I said, though, I have fallen off due to stress and I am starting over but I will do it this way again. Except this time I don’t need to give up pop and coffee because I don’t drink it. Lol.
This makes me sad, I would have been your friend in school, you are a sweetheart and a genuine person. I'm subscribing to cheer you on in your journey. 👍🏻
Hey, Tammy! My mom weighed 772 lbs as of this January, and is now down 288lbs. Part of what she lost is water weight from the congestive heart failure she had due to her weight, and she is only 50 years old. Something she’s done most of her life is drying underneath her hanging fat with a blow dryer, to prevent candida overgrowth and other skin infections. Might be easier than star-fishing on your bed💕
congratulations to your mom! I hope she’s still making good progress.
@@Kraiken_ Guess what, guess what?! As of yesterday she is down 298lbs total, SO close to 300 down! I’ll also add that she did this without any kind of gimmicky program or any kind of weight loss surgery. 😭💗🎉
@@hmtatay13 oh my gosh that’s amazing! 🎉🥳
@@hmtatay13 Whoa. She's done amazing! Congratulations!!! 💕
@Hannah Marie Tatay That is awesome! I pray that she will be able to continue the progress and feel better!
Thank you for being real Tammy. At 270lbs, being fat is not "cute" or "fine" I feel awful most days and I know that the ONLY way to not feel awful and exhausted is to get healthy again. And you just reminded me to look into therapy again.
People do need to understand being overweight is not something you pride yourself in. It's extremely complicated and no one person is exactly the same! That's the hard part. Sometimes people seemingly think oh well you just have to blah blah. No! The same thing will NOT work for everybody
@@kathytownsend6378 🙏
I was the same I was 280 at 5 ft and it was so much weight for me to carry I couldn’t walk 10 mins without pain in my back feet legs and chest, I’ve since lost 150 pounds and I feel the best I’ve felt in a long time
When I was 270lbs at my heaviest I felt like a diet was pointless bc it would take so long to even see any results. I got sick from health issues end of 2020 and started juicing & now have 40lbs left to go to get to 160lbs. I'm 5ft 10in.
@@nailslacquer ❤👍🏿🙏
Tammy is someone on an actual journey, not like Amber-I-can-wipe-myself-lynn who will never take accountability and acknowledge the struggles that come with the process of beating an eating disorder and becoming healthier.
This is the honest truth. She should be watching this content and learn something.
@@jadegblueparrot8606 Amberlynn Reid . She isn’t honest about her struggles
@@jadegblueparrot8606 I'd watch reaction channels, they're more honest than she is
Oh Gosh, please don‘t even compare… just because Amber is big doesn’t mean that every big person should be compared to her.
@@margaritaalieva8586 Agreed. There’s no need to bring the negativity from Amberlynn’s channel to Tammy’s, who seems lovely. Let’s keep this an Amber-free corner of CZcams lol
I simply love how real and authentic you are. No excuses, no justifications, just pure truth, and watching your videos make me feel so at ease, I can't even explain it. Plus the walking washing machine part cracked me up lol
I wanted to yell into the screen don't overload your washer! Do more smaller loads or you're going to have to buy a new one sooner LOL!
This is my first time watching, and I find it quite liberating to talk and think openly about the struggles many have when beginning a weight loss journey. You’re very relatable, genuine, beautiful, kind, and have a lovely voice. My only other experience with CZcams weight loss centered creators is ALR, who is dishonest, disingenuous, and a bad person to the core. I’m so glad to find your channel. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. May you be blessed with success, happiness, and compassion. 💜
My dear Tammy, once again your authenticity, self-awareness and compassion for yourself shines through. One small step in the right direction at a time. Baby steps, and soon you'll be leaping through. Be kind to yourself, we love you.
When I watch your videos I start believing that I’m not the only one struggling. It helps. I feel so much better. I nearly cried 😢
I can totally relate to the embarrassment aspect. I've been overweight since I was 5 and that is the thing that holds me back the most. Someone could make fun of me and call me names and that didn't bother me but I was so scared of being embarrassed by my weight specifically, like not fitting in a chair, or not being able to get on a horse or get out of a hatch back backseat. So many things.
Too often we think that we r fat and healthy because we can still move and our blood tests and blood pressure is within a normal range. Let me tell U that this can change quickly. Damage is being done all the while and your body is trying to cope until it can’t do so any longer. When I was 100 lbs overweight I eventually got high blood pressure, & high cholesterol that became my wake-up call. I don’t have either anymore but I do have deep vein reflux from carrying so much weight and have to wear compression stockings to decrease getting ulcers on my legs. The bones n my feet are deformed, and cannot be fixed (who knew that our feet have so many bones), I have flat feet from my arches falling, my knees need to be replaced, I have loose belly skin that need care underneath, and Oh dental issues. I thought that I was a healthy fat person buy now even at a normal healthy weight I have several long-term or irreversible changes to my body that did not have to happen. If U destroy the house U live n, where will U live especially when U cannot always buy a new house? I feel much better n my new body, but I wish I knew how precious the things I have loss would be to me back n the day.
So many of these things resonated with me. I’m currently about 300lbs and for the last month I’ve started trying my best to lose weight, and already feel so much better for it. It’s scary how much of our lives are affected by being bigger though. Wishing you all the best on your journey.
Truth...it's very hard..I'm 233 and can't even cope. I wish the best for all on their journey to health.👍🏻
You can do it!! Remember you're doing it for yourself and not for others,all my power to you!!
I'm at a stage in my life where I'm worried about being able to walk😩 Ive come down from 22st to 17.8. I have excruciating pain ever single day and sciatica also been experiencing numbness in my right leg while walking. I don't support body positivity and fat acceptability at all. Health is the most important thing without it you have no life.
It's not about low carb. The trick is calories. Google your sex, height and weight to see what your daily calories should be and start from there. You can eat whatever you want just don't exceed those calories. Don't waste your calories on drinks so only 10 or less calorie drinks. You'll stop dropping weight quickly. Then next is calorie deficit where you eat about 200 less calories than daily recommended.
@@Willowtree82 this is exactly what I’m doing. The weight isn’t coming off quickly, but it is coming off and this is a much more sustainable lifestyle than attempting a fad diet or limiting one food group. It has taught me so much more about the nutritional value of food too.
Miss Tammy, thank you for being you. You took the stigma away from subjects perhaps, uncomfortable for some people, by your candor and personality. So happy things are getting easier. Lots of love. 🍋💙💚💛
Hi I’m an OT and they make “toilet aids”, they are super cheap, I get from Amazon for my obese or hip precaution patients that aren’t allowed to bend or twist after surgery. They are shaped like curved long handled prongs that you wrap and pinch toilet paper or wet wipes around and they help you reach to wipe ❤️
It’s amazing the difference height makes. I’m approx 200 lbs less but look so much bigger at 5’2! Girl I just wanna hug you - I too have lost 100lbs and regained and while I appreciate my body at its big size much more this time, it still sucks to have undone all that work! I’m right here with you!
I love your videos! I’m currently on a journey as well. My highest weight was 268 lbs. I was at 150 years ago due to gastric bypass but with birth control and endometriosis I lost my relationship with food and went crazy. Now years later I’m finally taking accountability and changing for the better. It’s been almost a week and I’m already seeing results. For me personally keeping track of what I eat, and staying under 1200 calories is the best for me. Keep being positive and honest! Stay strong! We’re all rooting for you!💖
I don't know why the algorithm decided I needed to watch your video but really glad I did. I'm proud of you for having managed to lose a ton of weight before and glad that you're giving it another go this time knowing all the winning tools and pitfalls. Your matter of fact and humorous presentation is really engaging. Proud to be a new Little lemon and rooting for you.
Cant believe you liked my comment, love your channel and content! I am rooting for you!
Thank you for watching my videos! Have a nice day ❤️
Jouw eerlijkheid is erg ontroerend. De problemen die je ondervindt zijn herkenbaar. Knap dat je dat zo durft te benoemen. Ik wens je het allerbeste toe! Je bent zeker niet alleen. Ik juich je toe vanuit Zeeland.
Ik dacht al iets van een Nederlands accentje te herkennen in de video :)
@@Lieke314 ik hoorde t ook meteen😄
I’ve lost 66 pounds or 30 kilograms in the past 11 months. It was brutally difficult. I found the only way I could loose it was by fasting. I know there is so many pros and cons with that path but it does work. The only issue is it’s a lifestyle change, so you have to be willing to do it long term otherwise the weight will creep back. It’s a vicious cycle.
Good luck with your journey hun. ❤️
Drinking flavoured water helped me.
Good for you! Fasting can be a powerful tool and a healthy normal plan unless of course someone is underweight/ underage etc. For someone with an ED many types of fasting are probably not a good idea but even in Tammy's case a form of fasting could work. Her current plan is to eat 3 meals a day. If she keeps that to just three meals and no snacking, she'd most likely be doing some form of intermittent fasting or TRE which would be healthy.
I've done quite a bit of fasting over the past couple of years. It can be difficult, sometimes brutally as you said. The most important thing is to stay the course, stay in tune with how you feel, eat well when you do eat, and above all be kind to yourself.
Short term fasting boosts can be really great. Just make sure you're hydrated and getting vitamins
We were not gross out. All the things you talked about are normal human behaviors, things that everyone does, so whoever feels disgusted its their own problem. I think that sharing your struggles is really important for people that are in your situation, as I think it must be something that makes you feel really lonely. Good luck with your journey, it is long and not easy, but as far as I saw in your videos you are a very constant person, and you don’t seem someone who will give up, you will get there 💕
There is nothing gross about human physical reality, and thank you for being practical and straight-forward. Wish you could communicate with a certain ALR about your ability to remain autonomous, even with the struggles it brings. We will all struggle at some point in our lives. I am pushing for your victory.
It is so hard to deal with addiction/ habits no matter the case. You are very awesome for speaking on your experience and informing us on things. I am so glad you are working on feeling healthy, I am doing the same. Sending you healing and love !
I love how open you are, you're helping so many people!! I remember when I was 250lbs at 5'2 I could barely reach to wipe properly. I ended up losing over 100lbs, and have kept it off for about 5 years now. I'm amazed on how some people can wipe who're a lot bigger than I was... I don't see how it's possible. Honestly that was one of the biggest reasons I had that finally pushed me into getting healthy. When you can no longer preform BASIC hygiene routines then it's time to WAKE TF UP. Sadly with all of this "health at any size" mantra going around the issue is just going to continue to increase and worsen. I have a friend who is about 300lbs, 5'1 and can not wipe herself, she's constantly getting UTI"s... I'm sure you know why. However she believes because her health hasn't yet been effected on paper that she's fine and it's "just a body"🙄 I hope we as a society start to take obesity, particularly morbid obesity serious and stop lying to the masses just to make them feel better in the moment. There is nothing good with carrying around extra weight, period.
I completely agree with you and it's sad to see ''plus sized'' model's rewarded for promoting unhealthy lifestyles ....no one wants to be fat and I don't care how much they try to convience us.
How frustrating it must be that some people don't understand or ignore that the worst and most dangerous damage they do inside of themselves, like with their heart but all organs get affected with risk off organs failing.
Considering she doesn't look 450 means she is quite tall so longer arms
Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest. My office is in the process of ordering new chairs for the waiting room. I’m going to make sure some of the chairs don’t have arms so they’re comfortable for bigger clients.
Massive respect for your honesty! Stay strong 💪 🌟
Thanks for being so open & honest🥰
I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I wish I had someone like you in my youth. The struggle is real, and your matter of fact attitude is refreshing.
I like how authentic and straight forward you are about a topic a lot of people struggle with. Thanks for sharing :)
I’ve been watching you since ur 3rd vid! I respect ur profound honesty more than I can express! U touched on the REAL deal issues 2day! U r so smart, beautiful & honest! Mad respect! So happy ur back with constant vids♥️❤️🧡
Tammy it's Tammy I told you before I'm proud for you. I was 550 pound I almost lost my life. I had no choice but to lose weight. If I hadn't lost it I would not be alive. Food is to live, not a life line. I couldn't even wipe myself I was so big. My husband left me for another woman during this time because of my weight and my health. I was 36 years old. I'm now I'm 59. I still struggle with my weight and wanting to eat un healthy foods. By the doctors standard I'm about 30 pounds over weight still. So what!!!! My weight goes up and down all the time. My daughter and grand daughter have the same struggle. My granddaughter is really having it the hardest. She's really getting over weight. She only 15.people are mean to her. I hate mean people!!! I have loss skin that hangs off of my arms and legs and people are mean about it all the time 😈
Ik wil jou bedanken voor het maken van jouw videos. Ik zit zelf al 5 maanden thuis met een burn out. Als ik mezelf wil afleiden, kijk ik altijd naar jouw videos. Ze brengen me een zekere rust. Je bent een topvrouw.
This was so raw and honest and I really appreciate it; you’ve given me a perspective I didn’t have before. Thank you for your authenticity and best of luck to you, beautiful lady!
I understand how these uncomfortable changes creep up slowly as the weight creeps up. Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you happiness and good health! I’ll be watching and supporting you from Atlanta 💕
thank you for being so brave and honest! I as a skinny person found that video really helpful to understand what it's like walking in bigger peoples shoes. that is cool because feeling that makes us all more empathetic with each other. I wish you all the best and strength for your journey and goals :)
Just be careful about the period misses. They are often stress or weight related. I lost my period for six months when I lost a significant Amt of weight. Also obesity is a leading cause of many gynecological cancers which I learned working as a nurse in cancer surgery. It’s sad but true that obesity alone, with no other causative factors or genetics, can and does cause many GYN/female organ cancers. Be sure to get your annual paps! New to the channel and I think ur super sweet with a great personality
Tammy, I have been binge watching all your videos. You’re such a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for being so open and honest. I hope we can hear you play the piano and hear your beautiful singing sometime soon.😊😊❤❤
Hi from Australia, Tammy, I am so very glad your video came up on my YT feed. I can so relate to everything you say. I am a lot older than you (55yo) and also very short (4ft 9in). I weigh around 90kg (sorry don't know lbs). It may not sound too bad, but a healthy weight for me is around 40-45kg. I use a hairdryer to dry myself after a shower and the whole shower routine is exhausting! I can relate so much to your struggles with hygiene and low stamina. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for being brave enough to talk about your struggles with food and body weight. It helps others feel like they're not alone with their own struggles. I think you are awesome! :)
“You are the outlier , in terms of your weight”. Very prolific, your words paint a picture. I wish other CZcamsrs like amberlynn were as self aware and honest as you are. I wish the best for you.
Tammy thank you for you’re honesty, I relate. I was over your weight. In U.K. you equal to about 30 stone? I was once 35 stone. I’m down to 25 stone…..I do calorie counting using Nutracheck. I followed so many “diets” and just healthy eating but I was yo yo dieting. I know how much life is a struggle. I’m now 63 years old. Still left with bad back, bad knees. Everything was more of a struggle, some parts still are. Mobility not good. You lost lot weight, you can do it again. 💕
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Calorie counting and deficit is the fastest healthiest way to lose weight better than keto
@@Willowtree82 definitely!
I’ve only just been introduced to your channel, but I LOVE how honest you are about this. You’re not sugar coating anything, this is real and heartfelt.
You are trying to fix your relationship with food, you’re struggling, but you’re not giving in! H have BED too, and have also been fixing my relationship so I under that and I support you all the way!
I cannot wait to see how you progress!
You are so brave for making this video. I can relate with the difficulties of being overweight. It is good to know we are not alone in our struggles. Thank you.
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You have such a lovely energy. The way you speak about your experiences is so honest and refreshing. Sending hugs and lots of support. 🤗
The human part of this is not gross! It is in no way gross! You go girl! And also thansk for talking about this stuff, it Will def help people:)
Hi Tammy ! I am new here ... But I just wanted to tell you thank you so much for sharing this - I am 5'4 and am 283 lbs. This is the most I have ever weighed in my life. I hear ya on the struggles.
As my Aunt would say each day ... The struggle is real and she is absolutely right - it is !
I too have issues doing simple everyday things as well -
I have broken my back in a car accident 4 almost 5 yrs ago, so I do have problems standing, walking and sitting - and my now being overweight does not help at all.
I cannot even walk through a small dollar general without using a cart and even then I have to have my boyfriend empty the cart and pay the cashier so I can go to the car to sit - The pain is s that bad.
My dishwasher needs to be fixed, so now I wash them by hand at the sink but I have to have a chair next to me because after 5 minutes my back is killing me. I also have to sit while I sweep, vacuum or mop my floors.
Me getting my underwater, pants socks and shoes is real struggle as well.
And as for using the bathroom - if I cannot reach from behind to clean myself - I jump in the shower and use the shower head spray and the sponge on a stick to clean myself each time - this is probably one if not two of my biggest struggles ..
The other really biggest struggle is showering, 5 minutes into showering and my back is killing me - I literally have to use a shower chair .. Which took quite a while to find one that would actually fit in my bathtub - before having a shower chair - omg I was taking fast and very painful showers ...
The struggle is definitely real ! if I lose all the weight I have gained, these struggles would be over and I would once again be back to being my usual active self.
I want you to know that I' have just told you all this about me because I want you to know - you are not alone .. The struggle we go through is real, its brutal and it does exists.
I am positive that you and I as well as others will get thru this, by never giving up - we will lose the weight and we will all overcome the struggles. You can do this !
I love your honesty, your humor and you - just being you ! You are
awesome !
Stay healthy 😷 And be safe always 🙏
Please Feel free to email me anytime 😊
Hi Tammy - I’m so proud of you that you came forward with a lot of issues some of the rest of us have. You’re a very strong woman, my friend. I am 68, with back issues and overweight. It is so good to know I’m not alone. Thank you!!!!!💜
New subscriber here! I love your transparency so much. Thank you so much for sharing and being open. I am excited for you healing your relationship with yourself and good. I support you in whatever! And I want to be here for as long as you allow us to watch your journey. ❤
Wow I appreciate your honesty. You’re an amazing person. Keep at it. ❤
You are so honest its so amazingly refreshing. Im sending you nothing but love and positive vibes on your journey x
Youre soooooo brave for this, thank you for sharing!!!! Youre so strong, you can do this, step by step💕✨💪
Thank you for sharing and being so honest! Your honesty is really refreshing. I really feel like I could be friends with you if we met in real life lol. Hope you and the cats are doing well 🐱
You are a very brave woman, it takes real courage to tell these truths, most would not. I think this documentation will help a lot of people. We are all downing in the dark somewhat...Keep doing good...
While I am about 100lbs overweight, I had no idea life was this hard for others. I guess I just never thought about it. How life just seems to close in because there's less to do and less places to go and the choices diminish with increments of weight gain. I applaud you for baring your struggles. I think it will help others to be able to better understand how hard life is when overweight and have some empathy. And just to know that we are not alone. Thanks for sharing.
I understand a year and a half ago I was 495 lbs but have lost 195 lbs and feel a lot better I was using food to deal with the pain of the loss of my twin sister and dad but have gotten a better understanding of my relationship with food and understanding that eating the way I was was not going to fill that void or bring them back to me and I was essentially killing myself slowly due to my weight I also sat around a lot and that brought on sciatica problems to which hurt a lot but I now move through the pain and hope to be rid of it soon sending you hugs and positive vibes on your journey to a healthier you 🙂
this is a very serious topic, and i super appreciate your vulnerability. also, your washing machine in this video made me laugh 💗😂
Tammy, you are very brave and have amazing self-awareness. There are a lot of people who are here for you. You are not alone. Take care of yourself.
Being someone that is morbidly obese at 185 pounds 5’0, I can honestly say that even wiping yourself becomes a challenge. You don’t rest at night, it’s hard to breathe, and your feet hurt most of the time. I love how genuine and authentic she is. It’s sad that celebrities like Lizzo want to glamorize and normalize obesity, but there is nothing beautiful or pleasant about being obese. The quicker one realizes how unhealthy and uncomfortable it is, the quicker we can heal and break the patterns that brought us there.
I agree fat are just compounds that our body makes to store energy, people shouldn't identify with fat..... Fat is made of oxigen, hydrogen and carbon.....
Great for being honest, and you're not even that obese , my wife is 4, 10 and and 110 pound your maybe 65 to 70 pound away from being quite fit, if I was as sore as you say id move and eat less straight away The exercise everyone is scared off, is no were as sore as the pain your going through being obese think about it
@@ronniefraser1623 they are obese, being 185 Ibs at 5’0 is obese, thats a hell of a lot for someone so short, plus ur wife is at a healthy weight being 4’10 and 110Ibs is healthy
@@maddie.b1 Madaline I'm not trying to bash obese people, every story is the same i feel sorry for myself the world hates me ect ect ect, I feel for people who are clearly addicted to food , When you can't wipe your private parts properly how much more of a push do you need
And as I said on my last post I don't think 185 is that heavy and she is having hygiene problems already come on people help yourself
@@ronniefraser1623 i never said u were bashing obese people aha, i completely agree with what ur saying, but 185Ibs is a lot for someone who is 5’0, it’d be completely different if someone was taller bc the weight differs depending on ur height, but for someone so short 185 is a hell of a lot, im a similar height n theyre a good 85-90 Ibs heavier than me, thats a lot of weight to be carrying at only 5’0, other than that i completely agree with what ur saying not being able to wipe properly should be the pushing point that they need to lose the weight, cant even begin to imagine the smell 🤮
Thank you for being so candid with all this. I'm happy you're improving.
Heyhey, ik wilde even zeggen hoe ontzettend top ik je vindt! Je hele video straalt vriendelijkheid en eerlijkheid uit en compassie. Je bent zo lekker jezelf. Knap dat je dit online zet en ik ben dan ook blij hoe er gelukkig goed op gereageerd wordt. Ik hoop voor je dat het je lukt je relatie met eten/gewicht wat te verbeteren. Ik weet uit ervaring dat dat niet makkelijk is. Take care
I did not comment your videos for a while, but today, when you shared with us about your struggles, I just want to write than we're all humans, we do the same things every day and it's not TMI for me. I still think you're amazing and strong person. You're also very honest and motivated me to little change in my daily life. I keep crossing my fingers for you, hwaiting girl!
Bless your heart Tammy. We’re all in your corner.
I started at 195 lbs (89 kg) and I’m trying to get on that as well. I don’t have your struggles but I am on a similar boat as you are! I think I’ve lost 10 lbs (scale I used is probably wrong, only been maybe 2 weeks), but we’re both getting there. You’ll make it if the changes stick. Good for you! Proud of you!
I have a lot of love and respect for you for being this candid. ❤ I am in the same boat. 441lbs but maybe things are not that difficult for me because I’m 5’ 11”. But I totally resonate with you. It will get better from here with grace. 💕
Girl, you speak my mind....I am not as heavy as you....yet, but I am still self conscious about everything. Fighting food is my Mt. Everest.. It is a huge, sucky part of my life. Nobody that does NOT have to fight understands.... I have a bunch of medical problems that make exercise hurt like heck....Hey, you are lucky that you do not. We all have things easier and harder....Good luck and keep fighting.
I appreciate your candour very much. I can relate to much of what you’ve said. I have a feeling you are going to lose the weight to feel better and regain the confidence you deserve. All the best from Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you for being so honest and open about your journey love. Just take it one day at a time, you got this ❤
You sound Dutch, as was my mom who passed. You can do anything that you put your mind to and you deserve happiness. Fasting has done wonders for me. You're beautiful and I'm praying for you from Canada 💖
I noticed the accent too, with the very flat vowels and the s's that whistle just a bit. I always loved the Dutch accent.
I was thinking Dutch too.
Kudos to you! I wish my siblings were as honest and serious about their weight issues as you are. Most of my siblings are in the 450 - 600lb range. Two have had gastric bypasses and while they lost a little weight, they are bigger now than before their surgery. They drink so many calories and are addicted to every form of sugar. It saddens me that they are shortening their lives by at least a decade - and we aren't nearly as young as you.
Keep up the hard work - it will pay off!
Ahh thank you so much for your candour and frankness! This type of stuff isn’t talked about enough online and leaves a lot of people feeling isolated and alone in their struggles. Lots of love to you and your gorgeous cats ❤
I just love you, and a fan of you now.....Keep it up, your doing great.......Thank you for being so honest, this is what the "real world" needs to see.........
Thank you for being real and honest about the struggles with daily tasks when being overweight. I'm rooting for you to beat your binge eating disorder and create life-long healthy habits! If I could give you one piece of advice regarding your nutrition - increase your protein! I struggle with binge eating as well and I've noticed that when I increase my protein that it helps a lot.
You are so precious and I thank you for your bravery and honesty. I know just how difficult it is to have emotional issues and fill the void with food and everything that is unhealthy and unproductive. It does take time and a lot of discipline and self determination. I think you are a beautiful woman and I pray that you will have all the success in your endeavours. It is so refreshing to have someone who is real about themselves. Just remember not to be too hard on yourself and listen to those voices that tell you your not good enough or your failing. No one who gets knocked down and then gets back up again is a failure. You are a fighter and you will win. Much love and blessings from New Zealand 🇳🇿.
you're doing so well! im so glad to hear you're starting to feel better... one day at a time 💓
Hi Tammy, I’m happy about how open you are, I struggle with weight and have experienced many of the same things. These issues should be openly talked about, not shaming people but informing others. My highest weight was 122kilos, I’m at 95kilos now and working on it. Thank you again for being so open. Hello from Sydney, Australia 👍🏼
The way you said “I’m going to go back to that” I saw that ambition, you’ve got this xx
Tammy, I have just found your channel and am so impressed with your honest interaction. I am not a large person, but my husband is. I am aware of the struggles he has, similar to the many issues you talk about. When we visit our children, he has 'his' chair after breaking their dining chairs. He cannot fit into a plane seat, he uses a Cpap machine to help him breathe. He can't walk far and certainly not fast. Know that you have a lot of support..particularly this Aussie granny xx
As someone who also struggles with weight, you really made me feel less alone. Thank you
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girl I love you're personality! you're humble you're honest you're funny and you're positive!
keep going!
You come across very genuine and truthful. It’s a nice refresher. I do hope you succeed on your journey ❤
its really awesome that you are being vulnerable. I understand how hard that can be. my sister is obese and struggles with BED, and your videos have helped me learn more about her situation so I can help support her. throughout my life I have struggled with anorexia and bulimia (as a child I also had BED). your videos give me hope for me and for my sister in the future.
Also: something that helped me a lot was seeing a nutritionist. My nutritionist helped me learn healthy coping mechanisms surrounding food, and making sure im eating the correct amount for my body. I don't think I would be where I am today without a nutritionist!
Thank you for being so honest
Thank you for sharing. So refreshing to hear someone talk about their struggles that their weight causes. Often people deflect or call their obesity as body positivity. Which it is not. So thanks again for honesty.
I admire you for your courage to talk about it. take care. sending you love
I completely get all of this, Tammy. At my highest I was 400 lbs and 5ft 6in. I had a lot of similar issues. Thanks for being vulnerable. You are not alone in this fight.
I respect you so much for being so real.
We appreciate your honesty. Being honest with yourself and making no excuses will take you very far on your weightloss journey. That's what has helped me lose 143 lb, 64.8 kg
Thank you for sharing your story. I support you and know you will reach your weight loss goals.
You are very sweet and genuine Tammy. Wishing you all the best with your health journey x