RECAP of My 12 Month 2022 Weight Loss Journey at 54 (What Happened & AM I Giving Up?) Weight Loss

20 thoughts on “RECAP of My 12 Month 2022 Weight Loss Journey at 54 (What Happened & AM I Giving Up?) Weight Loss”

1. If you want to catch up on my 50 pounds weight loss journey as an over 50 year old woman, you can watch my WW monthly recap videos here: https://bit.ly/3cQnDHz

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2. I totally relate to this…the person who is ill that I may not have thought about or even talk to when they get sick they will out of the blue think of them and everything they might feel. Thank you for being real!!! It’s up-lifting to see someone be real on YouTube!! I think I’ll start with you on the “2nd” and I’ll follow along with you🥰

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3. Be strong your haircut look great

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4. I agree about you losing any wt. I would have put on wt. 2022 sounds like it was a tuff year for you. I m sorry about your moms health. You did lose some wt. so don’t beat yourself up! Sounds like you are doing just fine , don’t expect perfection take a day at a time! Hope your mothers health improves. Many blessings to you and your family! Happy 2023!

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5. Cathy, love you and love your channel. 😊

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6. I understood lots of what you said. I’m a strong empathy or sensitive personality. I feel people’s pain too. I’m working on changing that myself. My husband and I have covid right now. Exhausting. Keep up the faith and stay calm and carry on as they say! Happy 2023!

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7. Hi Cathy, I too am over 50 (56) and needing to lose 60 lbs. I am on Low Carb High Fat meal plan, have lost 10 lbs in 5 weeks 190lb down to 180lb currently 178.4lb.(without exercise) I don’t feel deprived of foods (sugar cravings are low) look outside the box and find other delicious foods that have low to zero carbs. I am using the app “My Net Diary” Eggs, bacon, cheese, greek yogurt, pork, ground beef, steak, chicken, fish, avocado, olives, artichokes, coffee, tea, cream, butter, oil and much more tasty foods to enjoy!! Give it a try today and make the change in 2023 to lose the weight for good! Hugs, Nancy 🤗❤ I live in Vancouver, BC 💕

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8. Cathy, first things first, there is no failure. You did not fail at any point. Sometimes we loose and sometimes we gain but neither is failure. Life is tough. You had a lot going on. I think, like me, you need to change your thinking because there was no failure at any point over the last year. Weight loss is hard. When I was young I could keep a lid on my eating and loose half a kilo in a week. Now, at 59 I feel as though I just have to look at food and I gain weight. I eat less than ever, go to the gym 4-5 times a week, but my weight doesn’t change. I’ve cut out chocolate and most of the “bad” stuff, but my weight doesn’t change. I’m technically not fat (although my husband thinks I am), but I’m five feet nothing and I’m a stone heavier than I’ve ever been and I see it ( don’t we all)! And being short and short-waisted doesn’t help because I still see the rolls. I was talking about it with mt 25 year old daughter and she said to me, you’re not fat, you just have a “mum” body. She said I look like all the other mums my age, women in their 50s who’ve had children. She said I need to change my thinking and while I may want to loose weight my body may not want to. The bottom line is that we all have lumps and bumps and some of it is in our head. Whatever our weight loss challenges, we need to change our thinking. We’re not failures! Not you and not me either. Yes, we can still own the problem and try to make changes, but we shouldn’t beat ourselves up about it. My doctor agrees with this too. She doesn’t think I’m fat either even though she said I may have a little bit of “fatty liver”. The usual course of action would be to suggest losing weight but she said I’m not fat so that won’t help. I’ve also had to accept that my cholesterol won’t go down through diet even though I’ve tried really hard so I’ve had to go on statins. But I’m not a failure, even though I’ve had a tonne of health issues this year and can’t loose weight, I’m not a failure. And you’re not a failure either. I’m trying to see myself as a work in progress. I’m trying to address my health problems, trying to stay fit, trying to eat well, trying to ditch the anxiety and negative thoughts. “Trying” is operative word here. I’m trying but even if I don’t get there I’m not a failure. Some things in life are a struggle. Some things are a given and can’t be changed easily. I can’t change my height or my high cholesterol or other health issues without medication etc, but I can work at it. Keep trying Cathy, and I will too because that’s what life is all about. We both need to think better thoughts and change the language in our heads, get rid of the negativity and focus on the positive changes we can make. I hope you had a fabulous Christmas in your winter wonderland. I’m in Perth, Australia for Christmas (I live in Canberra) and it’s 35 degrees C today and I’m hibernating inside in air-conditioning. Have a very Happy New Year!

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9. You are such a force of positivity for women. I don’t think you know how helpful you are to others through your channel. And it’s not just in the focus content. It is also in your comments, stories and attitude. I’m not saying always be strong. I appreciate your vulnerability too because I can relate. I think it’s about truth and honesty. Please take care of yourself. I don’t expect you to get back right away. I would watch your videos if you never got back. The thing that touched me the most today was you talking about your mom. And having to put her in a home. I hope the facilities in Canada are better than the ones you have in the USA because here, if you don’t have the do re mi the places are horrible. On top of guilt and overseeing their affairs you have t deal with liars and very sub par conditions. It is a constant battle. And then I lost my mom to Covid in the facility. I can relate that your stress is high even if you don’t have to deal with everything I did. When I hear you talk about your brother and husband and daughter and the love that is there I feel happy for you. Change the things you can and focus on your health and happiness. Your mom gave birth to you so that you would go forth and prosper. You have. And keep on! Btw, WW never worked for me. LOL! I look forward to your next video!

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10. I lost 35 pounds on WW when I was about 35 abs kept it off during a pregnancy and until my son turned about 4 then like happened… I am now 53 and tried WW again and just couldn’t do it. I’m on mounjaro now and have lost almost 14 pounds in 6 weeks. I LOVE it. I still have a ways to go, but it could be something to look into. I’m 5’3” and apple shaped, but I’ve lost a lot of my belly and back in clothes I haven’t been in for years. Just take your time and be easy on yourself. You’ve had a rough few years.

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11. Cathy, I feel you are a very “real” person. Honest. I am watching you recap your year/life and thinking what an awesome person you are and how I would love to have a friend like you. I am from Texas. So, I will consider you my Canadian friend. Here’s to 2023 and navigating this life journey together. So glad I found you!!

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12. My Mother passed away in February so can understand your sadness. My Dad was taken 15 years ago by cancer. Being without both parents is so hard regardless of their age when passing. Never feel guilty about your parent being cared for in a Nursing home, they are safe and have eyes on them all the time and if families are vigilant it can be the best care for frail, elderly people. So many people our age can relate to this stage of life, tears and sadness are normal. Hugs to you 💖

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13. Hi Cathy, I appreciate you sharing that you work 50+ hours a week on your channel. I do as well & I think people have no idea how many hours go into a YouTube channel. Way to go on your 2022 channel growth & your 100k goal for 2023 !!! You will MAKE IT

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14. Thank you for keeping it real in your vlogs ! I enjoy them very much!
    Wishing you a very happy new year!

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15. Just speaking for myself, it has been a very trying year with health situations but am happy I continued on to make an effort to turn things around I will be 67 in May and have already put small goals to keep me in check! You are an inspiration I am sure we can have faith that everything will be much better in 2023!

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16. Thanks for sharing. Many of us feel that we are going through things isolated. Surprise lots of us are with you in having life challenges. Take heart, we’re with you and are trying to cope. You make me feel better because if a terrific person like you is feeling like I am then I get the strength to continue. So you do make a positive difference in our lives! That’s a huge thing. Keep up your efforts for weight loss and analysis of your feelings. That gives you direction. Prayers for all of us in the new year and beyond.

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17. Cathy, I have said it before and will say it again – you truly are the real thing! So transparent and it’s so refreshing compared to phony people who are almost narcissistic in their journeys. You are so compassionate and caring. Yes, you need to take care of yourself but also just keep being YOU💜 work on balance so you aren’t pushing yourself in one direction. As for your dear mother, she needs you now and that is temporary so you won’t ever regret putting her needs up at the top of your list right now. Prioritize and don’t forget to put yourself on the list😇God Bless You and Happy New Year!

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18. Cathy, thank you for being truthful, authentic, sharing, and caring. This is what we love about you/your channel. Yes, so many of us can relate and want to be supportive. My faith and hope in God’s promises in the Bible is what helps me get thru life, one day at a time. Recently one of my sisters died suddenly and I was distraught. After sobbing for a couple days and praying for strength to get thru, a scripture came to mind about how we each have our own race to run. While it’s devasting to lose loved ones, we each still have to carry on, best we can with God’s help and be reminded of loved ones who are still running their race alongside us. Hope this thought brings you comfort as well as knowing God is with the broken hearted, has our eternal welfare in mind and promises us a bright future with eternal peace, health, and happiness under his Kingdom arrangement with resurrected loved ones. All the best to you as you carry on, sending love & prayers. 🙏❤️‍🩹💝

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19. It’s not you failing, it is the program. Dr Jason Fung, a fellow Canadian has the answers.

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20. You must have been/ are, a wonderful daughter Cathy- the way you talk about about your parents. Take care.

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