Part 1: You're doing great and look absolutely beautiful... Im not a big smoker myself, but I like to get all the facts from all sides - because we tend to believe whatever messages we hear the most, whether they're true or not... and it's important to ask ourselves, "What are they NOT telling me that I should know? And don't I have the right to have ALL the information so I can make my own informed choices for myself?" so I googled nicotine benefits... and learned that most things in moderatio
Hey girl - You are so brave and wonderful to share this story with us. I am in the same boat. I need to lose 40-50lbs. and I started smoking again after being smoke free for over a year.! CRAZY I KNOW -. I am sharing the same feelings of guilt and not wanting to do things. I don't mind going with my husband; but, I don't want to see friends I haven't seen in a year or so because of the weight! Also, I am much older (59) and postmenopausal. Hard times; but, we can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ladycopley Thank you for the comment! It's so hard...I haven't lost any weight since my last Phat Ass video. Been snacking too much. I just got my exercise machine, so I'm hoping I will start losing again! How is your journey coming along?
@AskinnierVersion Get on the veggie juice diet, it's really the easiest and fastest way to lose weight. Just make sure you get some whey protein and mix it with skim milk so you're body doesn't go deprived of those important macro-nutrients.
@AskinnierVersion Another reply. Scientific fact is that your brain tells you you want sugar because you're deprived of protein. Get more protein, about 0.8-1 gram per pound of body weight per day and you'll lose those sugar cravings for sure. A good whey protein will help get the amount you need. A good casein protein will help keep you from being really hungry in the morning if you take it before bed, or just eat cottage cheese or drink two glasses of milk. Good luck! :)
Gena, i can so relate to this video. It is really hard to make changes sometimes. I am so proud of you for sharing your inner feelings about losing weight and smoking, thats a hard thing to do. It takes a lot of courage to open up like you did! I see so much beauty in you no matter what size you are or whether you smoke! I know you want to change these things for your health and that is good ! but i think you are already perfect just the way are!! I feel so lucky to have you as a friend! =_)
Girl, we all fight similar battles. We want to feel good & we do this retail therapy where we think if our clothes are pretty & we wear nice makeup that we'll be happy. But if we were happy with ourselves we wouldn't need these things. I know people who had a lot of success with the patch and I know you can do it. As for the gym, ease yourself in & do it your way. But do it for you & not for guys, you are worth it & deserve to be happy! Prioritize yourself, & the rest will come. You can do this!
I think you are beautiful! You radiate genuineess and sincerity. Do not let yourself be your own worst enemy. KNOW that you are a great, beautiful, strong person!!! If those cigarettes are holding you back, Do not be a slave to them! I know that is hard, but you ARE strong enough!!! You have to do it for YOU!
I wish you the best on this journey. Our weight should not hold us back. We should not want to associate with people that are going to judge us because of how we look. I am attempting to lose weight also and I have to remind myself that I am doing this for myself! I know it is difficult, but we can do it!
Some hot men are into The total package! One thing I have learned about sex is that a man doesnt see what we see! We see all The flaws, they aren't thinking one thing about that! I know that now you have made up your mind to quit, you can do it! I love you and we are all here behind you in your corner supporting you! I wish you all the best and I'm so glad to have found you! You are a wonderful, genuine, gorgeous gal and a man will be lucky to have you in his life!!!!
@Staciek76 So far, so good. But I think that's because I got sick earlier. Tomorrow will be a different story. The only way that I will attract a man, especially the type of man that I would like, is to have more confidence. Men can see that from far away, and I DO NOT have it at all. I used to be able to fake it when I was still heavy but not at this weight! Thank you for your sweet comments xoxo!
Oh Gena girl!!!!! I love you!!!! You are a beautiful person in every way! That's one of the things that drew me to you! I just thought this girl is so beautiful and then when i learned your personality you really showed your beauty!!! I send you my love so that you can quit smoking for your future!!!! And on the man subject, a good man will love you no matter what! Yes it's physical attraction that will initiate us sometimes but a hot man that's an asshole isn't worth being with! Some hot men a
And it really depresses me up until now. Because I have learned that if I don't do something about it no one else can do it for me. You just have to have that mentality. Just think about how much better your gonna feel after you quit smoking and lose weight. We will all be right here with you. I will be watching because I am on the same weight loss journey. Just keep on trucking. Lots of love, Amber. <3 :)
I do not smoke, but I am morbidly obese. I have gone from 190 lbs to 290 lbs and it feels horrible. To know that I used to be able to do things that I can't do now really gets to me. My fiance has seen me go from 190 to 290. And I always ask him why do you stay with me? You don't think I'm disgusting? Because when I look in the mirror I just want to break down in tears at what I see. I feel disgusting. I feel like everyone is looking at me and thinking, "oh she is so fat".
@missanp92 Aw, that's great your hubby is so supportive! I feel the same way about looking in the mirror. It's a horrible feeling. I love your attitude! Totally right on. Are you going to be making videos about your weight loss?
@AskinnierVersion I want to. But I'm a little nervous. Lol. We'll see how things go. I really praise you for doing it because I know it has to be hard to be so vulnerable and then record videos about this stuff. Lots of love, Amber. <3
Oh sweetie I just want to give you a hug! You are beautiful inside and out and I truly mean that! I know I don't know you personally but you come off as a really genuine person and I know you will get past this and you will quit because you want to. and now you have to! cause we are going to hold you to it!! ;)
comment or two amongs themselves, but then that's it and it's forgotten. People are just assholes. I on't even think you're that big, but I know that all that matters is what YOU think about yourself. I work with all men and they continually tell me that I still look great but I'm just not happy with myself. I'm really glad you started this channel because it will help me stay motivated when I know someone else is going through the same thing. Good luck! P.S. Sorry for the broken comments.
@rocksee3 I would LOVE to work with all men, lol. Less drama, and the compliments can't hurt :) I'm really glad you like the channel so far! That is part of my goal is to motivate other people as well. I wish you would make videos woman! I would love to watch them. How much weight have you lost so far would you say?
@AskinnierVersion Most of the time it's drama free, but some men are the biggest drama queens you'll ever meet. I've always told myself I'll make videos when my face doesn't look so fat on camera, so that could be a while. I haven't lost anything significant, just a few pounds here and there. I do think my stomach is looking slightly flatter, but I could chalk that up to wishful thinking:). Can't wait to see your workout videos, I need some inspiration!
things where you just have to reach a point where you just get so tired of it that you do something about it. I'm slowly eating better and going to the gym consistently, but it's just so hard when I'm used to not doing anything. I haven't worn a swimsuit in at least 5 years, and I think the only reason I've worn one recently is because my bf is incredibly supportive. One thing I have realized though is that people (strangers, at least) don't really care what you look like. They may make a
Wow, the fact that you got on here and opened up like that is amazing. I know exactly what you mean about feeling uncomfortable with your weight--I have gained about 30lbs in the past two and a half years, most of which was put on over the last year, and I wasn't that tiny to begin with. I also feel like I need to lose about 40 lbs to just be healthy; even at 40lbs lighter I'd still be "overweight" according to a BMI chart (I'm about the same size/height as you). It's tough and it's one of those
What brand do you smoke?
Winstongirllover 1 week ago
Part 1: You're doing great and look absolutely beautiful... Im not a big smoker myself, but I like to get all the facts from all sides - because we tend to believe whatever messages we hear the most, whether they're true or not... and it's important to ask ourselves, "What are they NOT telling me that I should know? And don't I have the right to have ALL the information so I can make my own informed choices for myself?" so I googled nicotine benefits... and learned that most things in moderatio
sigaretta2 2 months ago
@sigaretta2 Thank you so much!
AskinnierVersion 1 month ago
Good job on trying to quit smoking!!! I quit Christmas 1998 after smoking for 11 years!! I had help using the patch and wellbutrin.
MrsGRITS317 5 months ago
@MrsGRITS317 Awesome! Do you still get cravings?
AskinnierVersion 5 months ago
@AskinnierVersion I don't actually.
MrsGRITS317 5 months ago
Hey girl - You are so brave and wonderful to share this story with us. I am in the same boat. I need to lose 40-50lbs. and I started smoking again after being smoke free for over a year.! CRAZY I KNOW -. I am sharing the same feelings of guilt and not wanting to do things. I don't mind going with my husband; but, I don't want to see friends I haven't seen in a year or so because of the weight! Also, I am much older (59) and postmenopausal. Hard times; but, we can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!
ladycopley 5 months ago
@ladycopley Thank you for the comment! It's so hard...I haven't lost any weight since my last Phat Ass video. Been snacking too much. I just got my exercise machine, so I'm hoping I will start losing again! How is your journey coming along?
AskinnierVersion 5 months ago
@AskinnierVersion Get on the veggie juice diet, it's really the easiest and fastest way to lose weight. Just make sure you get some whey protein and mix it with skim milk so you're body doesn't go deprived of those important macro-nutrients.
Good luck too ya :)
DiaryOfAnEctomorph 2 months ago
i always thought smoking made you slimmer cuz you dont snack as much. ya know? im glad you wanna quit tho :)
lauralikes 7 months ago
@lauralikes It's definitely been hard! Haven't lost any weight so far, snacking too much. Go figure!
AskinnierVersion 5 months ago
@AskinnierVersion Another reply. Scientific fact is that your brain tells you you want sugar because you're deprived of protein. Get more protein, about 0.8-1 gram per pound of body weight per day and you'll lose those sugar cravings for sure. A good whey protein will help get the amount you need. A good casein protein will help keep you from being really hungry in the morning if you take it before bed, or just eat cottage cheese or drink two glasses of milk. Good luck! :)
DiaryOfAnEctomorph 2 months ago
You're very attractive...in more ways than one.
TheBlueUFO 7 months ago
@TheBlueUFO Thank you so much. That's very nice of you to say!
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
Gena, i can so relate to this video. It is really hard to make changes sometimes. I am so proud of you for sharing your inner feelings about losing weight and smoking, thats a hard thing to do. It takes a lot of courage to open up like you did! I see so much beauty in you no matter what size you are or whether you smoke! I know you want to change these things for your health and that is good ! but i think you are already perfect just the way are!! I feel so lucky to have you as a friend! =_)
erpie2121 7 months ago
@erpie2121 Aw thanks Julie! You're truly the best!
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
Girl, we all fight similar battles. We want to feel good & we do this retail therapy where we think if our clothes are pretty & we wear nice makeup that we'll be happy. But if we were happy with ourselves we wouldn't need these things. I know people who had a lot of success with the patch and I know you can do it. As for the gym, ease yourself in & do it your way. But do it for you & not for guys, you are worth it & deserve to be happy! Prioritize yourself, & the rest will come. You can do this!
XxKatStar 7 months ago
@XxKatStar Thanks girl! I had a little slip up, but since I've been smoke free for 24 hours. It's been 2 years I think since I could say that!
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
Gena,
I think you are beautiful! You radiate genuineess and sincerity. Do not let yourself be your own worst enemy. KNOW that you are a great, beautiful, strong person!!! If those cigarettes are holding you back, Do not be a slave to them! I know that is hard, but you ARE strong enough!!! You have to do it for YOU!
Love, Me.
TheStyleChronicles 7 months ago
@TheStyleChronicles Thanks girl!
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
Gena,
I wish you the best on this journey. Our weight should not hold us back. We should not want to associate with people that are going to judge us because of how we look. I am attempting to lose weight also and I have to remind myself that I am doing this for myself! I know it is difficult, but we can do it!
PreciousGold2010 7 months ago
@PreciousGold2010 Heck yes!
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
you can do it! We r all here for u!!
britneenee1 7 months ago
@britneenee1 Thanks love!
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
Some hot men are into The total package! One thing I have learned about sex is that a man doesnt see what we see! We see all The flaws, they aren't thinking one thing about that! I know that now you have made up your mind to quit, you can do it! I love you and we are all here behind you in your corner supporting you! I wish you all the best and I'm so glad to have found you! You are a wonderful, genuine, gorgeous gal and a man will be lucky to have you in his life!!!!
Staciek76 7 months ago
@Staciek76 So far, so good. But I think that's because I got sick earlier. Tomorrow will be a different story. The only way that I will attract a man, especially the type of man that I would like, is to have more confidence. Men can see that from far away, and I DO NOT have it at all. I used to be able to fake it when I was still heavy but not at this weight! Thank you for your sweet comments xoxo!
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
Oh Gena girl!!!!! I love you!!!! You are a beautiful person in every way! That's one of the things that drew me to you! I just thought this girl is so beautiful and then when i learned your personality you really showed your beauty!!! I send you my love so that you can quit smoking for your future!!!! And on the man subject, a good man will love you no matter what! Yes it's physical attraction that will initiate us sometimes but a hot man that's an asshole isn't worth being with! Some hot men a
Staciek76 7 months ago
And it really depresses me up until now. Because I have learned that if I don't do something about it no one else can do it for me. You just have to have that mentality. Just think about how much better your gonna feel after you quit smoking and lose weight. We will all be right here with you. I will be watching because I am on the same weight loss journey. Just keep on trucking. Lots of love, Amber. <3 :)
missanp92 7 months ago
I do not smoke, but I am morbidly obese. I have gone from 190 lbs to 290 lbs and it feels horrible. To know that I used to be able to do things that I can't do now really gets to me. My fiance has seen me go from 190 to 290. And I always ask him why do you stay with me? You don't think I'm disgusting? Because when I look in the mirror I just want to break down in tears at what I see. I feel disgusting. I feel like everyone is looking at me and thinking, "oh she is so fat".
missanp92 7 months ago
@missanp92 Aw, that's great your hubby is so supportive! I feel the same way about looking in the mirror. It's a horrible feeling. I love your attitude! Totally right on. Are you going to be making videos about your weight loss?
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
@AskinnierVersion I want to. But I'm a little nervous. Lol. We'll see how things go. I really praise you for doing it because I know it has to be hard to be so vulnerable and then record videos about this stuff. Lots of love, Amber. <3
missanp92 7 months ago
by being supportive :)
Ressa777 7 months ago
Oh sweetie I just want to give you a hug! You are beautiful inside and out and I truly mean that! I know I don't know you personally but you come off as a really genuine person and I know you will get past this and you will quit because you want to. and now you have to! cause we are going to hold you to it!! ;)
Ressa777 7 months ago
@Ressa777 Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I really appreciate the support xo.
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
comment or two amongs themselves, but then that's it and it's forgotten. People are just assholes. I on't even think you're that big, but I know that all that matters is what YOU think about yourself. I work with all men and they continually tell me that I still look great but I'm just not happy with myself. I'm really glad you started this channel because it will help me stay motivated when I know someone else is going through the same thing. Good luck! P.S. Sorry for the broken comments.
rocksee3 7 months ago
@rocksee3 I would LOVE to work with all men, lol. Less drama, and the compliments can't hurt :) I'm really glad you like the channel so far! That is part of my goal is to motivate other people as well. I wish you would make videos woman! I would love to watch them. How much weight have you lost so far would you say?
AskinnierVersion 7 months ago
@AskinnierVersion Most of the time it's drama free, but some men are the biggest drama queens you'll ever meet. I've always told myself I'll make videos when my face doesn't look so fat on camera, so that could be a while. I haven't lost anything significant, just a few pounds here and there. I do think my stomach is looking slightly flatter, but I could chalk that up to wishful thinking:). Can't wait to see your workout videos, I need some inspiration!
rocksee3 7 months ago
things where you just have to reach a point where you just get so tired of it that you do something about it. I'm slowly eating better and going to the gym consistently, but it's just so hard when I'm used to not doing anything. I haven't worn a swimsuit in at least 5 years, and I think the only reason I've worn one recently is because my bf is incredibly supportive. One thing I have realized though is that people (strangers, at least) don't really care what you look like. They may make a
rocksee3 7 months ago
Wow, the fact that you got on here and opened up like that is amazing. I know exactly what you mean about feeling uncomfortable with your weight--I have gained about 30lbs in the past two and a half years, most of which was put on over the last year, and I wasn't that tiny to begin with. I also feel like I need to lose about 40 lbs to just be healthy; even at 40lbs lighter I'd still be "overweight" according to a BMI chart (I'm about the same size/height as you). It's tough and it's one of those
rocksee3 7 months ago