Everyone asks how I lost 215 lbs. Nobody asks what I gained. So let me tell you, because what I gained has nothing to do with the number on the scale, and everything to do with the life I’m actually living now! I gained freedom of choice. My bigger body used to make decisions for me. It decided I couldn’t skydive, couldn’t zipline, couldn’t ride a horse, couldn’t fit in one airplane seat, couldn’t fit in a booth and more. My body chose for me, every single time. Now I get to choose. I gained a f
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Everyone asks how I lost 215 lbs. Nobody asks what I gained. So let me tell you, because what I gained has nothing to do with the number on the scale, and everything to do with the life I’m actually living now! I gained freedom of choice. My bigger body used to make decisions for me. It decided I couldn’t skydive, couldn’t zipline, couldn’t ride a horse, couldn’t fit in one airplane seat, couldn’t fit in a booth and more. My body chose for me, every single time. Now I get to choose. I gained a f
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One full day of movement, meals, learning, recovery, and trying new (ish) things that I’m not the best at. 😉 I love @Skyterra Wellness because it’s a reminder that wellness is so much more than we think it is. It’s not just food or fitness. It’s showing up, listening to your body and letting your health support your life instead of control it. Being here feels like home to me. 🥰 This place was such a valuable part of my life while I was actively losing weight. To me, it’s a place where I can f
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One full day of movement, meals, learning, recovery, and trying new (ish) things that I’m not the best at. 😉 I love @Skyterra Wellness because it’s a reminder that wellness is so much more than we think it is. It’s not just food or fitness. It’s showing up, listening to your body and letting your health support your life instead of control it. Being here feels like home to me. 🥰 This place was such a valuable part of my life while I was actively losing weight. To me, it’s a place where I can f
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ABC7's Leah Hope joins dance party as crowds celebrate the Obama Center grand opening
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Day 4 post-op (Part 2) from full leg loose skin removal! — If you missed Part 1, go watch that first! I almost never nap… like ever. I took one nap across my last four recoveries combined. But I was so sleepy this time. Partly from the Benadryl, but I think also because I was under anesthesia for so long for this surgery. 🙈 This was my first day without any appointments, so I made it a priority to get outside for a short walk. It definitely took some energy and left me a little short of breath,
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Day 4 post-op (Part 2) from full leg loose skin removal! — If you missed Part 1, go watch that first! I almost never nap… like ever. I took one nap across my last four recoveries combined. But I was so sleepy this time. Partly from the Benadryl, but I think also because I was under anesthesia for so long for this surgery. 🙈 This was my first day without any appointments, so I made it a priority to get outside for a short walk. It definitely took some energy and left me a little short of breath,
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This transformation didn’t start with perfection. It began with one choice. One habit. One mindset shift. One decision to stop repeating old patterns and start creating new ones. My loops didn’t break overnight. My habits didn’t magically change. I didn’t wake up as a different person. But I did wake up willing to try again. Willing to start small, shift my mindset, question my patterns and choose the life I wanted more than the comfort I knew. If you’re ready (which really just means you’ve dec
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This transformation didn’t start with perfection. It began with one choice. One habit. One mindset shift. One decision to stop repeating old patterns and start creating new ones. My loops didn’t break overnight. My habits didn’t magically change. I didn’t wake up as a different person. But I did wake up willing to try again. Willing to start small, shift my mindset, question my patterns and choose the life I wanted more than the comfort I knew. If you’re ready (which really just means you’ve dec
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I was nervous going into this workout… and for good reason. 🙈 I hadn’t done a full body workout in over 6 months. But my trainer met me right where I’m at, helping me rebuild strength and endurance in a supportive, healthy way. I’m so grateful to have her guidance through this process! Here’s what we did for my first workout back: 🔥 Warm-Up Activations: • Shoulder band pulls • TRX high low rows 🤸 Mobility Work: • Leg kicks • World’s Greatest stretch • Squat rocks • Forward backward lunge rock
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I was nervous going into this workout… and for good reason. 🙈 I hadn’t done a full body workout in over 6 months. But my trainer met me right where I’m at, helping me rebuild strength and endurance in a supportive, healthy way. I’m so grateful to have her guidance through this process! Here’s what we did for my first workout back: 🔥 Warm-Up Activations: • Shoulder band pulls • TRX high low rows 🤸 Mobility Work: • Leg kicks • World’s Greatest stretch • Squat rocks • Forward backward lunge rock
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Feeling a little stressed and overwhelmed with all that I’ve been coordinating to get ready for this surgery along with all the things I’m managing in my normal life too. 🙈 But I’m ready! I’m a little nervous, but not too much. I feel prepared. Mentally, emotionally and physically. And tomorrow I just get to let @drshawnmoshrefi and the staff at the @advancedlipedematreatment program do their thing! 🥰 #looseskinsurgery #looseskinremoval Content idea by: @SmallerSam_PCOS *All surgeries come wit
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Feeling a little stressed and overwhelmed with all that I’ve been coordinating to get ready for this surgery along with all the things I’m managing in my normal life too. 🙈 But I’m ready! I’m a little nervous, but not too much. I feel prepared. Mentally, emotionally and physically. And tomorrow I just get to let @drshawnmoshrefi and the staff at the @advancedlipedematreatment program do their thing! 🥰 #looseskinsurgery #looseskinremoval Content idea by: @SmallerSam_PCOS *All surgeries come wit
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Another amazing day at @Skyterra Wellness! 🥰 I strained a muscle in my back, and it’s set me back a little. It’s always hard to be here, where I naturally want to challenge myself and be more active than I am at home, and feel like I can’t fully do the things I want to do because of an injury. But the first time I came to Skyterra, in summer 2022, is when I really learned there’s a fine line between pushing yourself and overextending yourself. It’s where I learned how to honor my body and its l
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The first time I tried rowing was at @Skyterra Wellness when I was 360lbs. I ended up with the best 500m time out of everyone that was being timed while I was there. I assumed my extra weight somehow helped me go faster. 😂 I honestly don’t even know if this is a great time, but it felt like a great time for me! And it’s so fun to challenge myself while I’m here! 🤗
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I’m a playful person, both in speech and action 😉, but I couldn’t be as physcially playful at my bigger size. Getting up from the ground was such a challenge that I often avoided it altogether. If I did sit or kneel, I made sure I was near a wall or table I could use to help myself up. I remember falling at the beach this day and I stayed in this kneeling position for a while because of how much effort it was going to take to get back up. So much of my life revolved around my size, and I didn’t
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My whole life, I wanted to be smaller. I wanted to change my body. But what I really needed was to change my life. I thought weight loss would give me the future I wanted. But the future I wanted required new habits. New mindsets. New standards. New discipline. New courage. It wasn’t just weight loss that was going to give me the life I wanted. It was becoming lighter. Not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. It was becoming more intentional. Not just with my thoughts, but with my acti
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One of my favorite things about being at @Skyterra Wellness is that I don’t have to think about food. I walk in. I order breakfast from a simple menu. There are two options for lunch. Two options for dinner. Snacks are always available. That’s it. Tracking my calories was a huge part of my weight loss journey. It was never too overwhelming for me, but it still takes extra care and attention throughout the day. But here, there’s no mental math needed. No wondering if I hit my protein. No adjustin
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I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun recording content. 🙈 Seeing the way my loose skin moves in slow motion made me laugh in the best way! 😂 I’m so grateful for what this loose skin says about me. It says I’ve worked hard. It says I’ve stayed consistent. It says I’m strong. It says I’m resilient. It says I’m determined. It says I chose to love myself. But I’m ready for @modernplasticsurgery to clip my wings! 🕊️ It turns out I don’t need them to fly. The freedom to soar was never in my wing
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Transforming My Life: A Journey to Wellness
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It’s embarrassing to admit, but I used to be a little self-righteous about not taking my physical health seriously. I spent a lot of time defending myself and my choices (mostly just in my own mind 😂) so I could justify staying in the unhealthy place I was living in. I told myself things like, “Sure, I neglect my physical health, but at least I’m emotionally and mentally healthy,” or “I’d rather struggle physically than lack emotional or mental maturity and awareness.” I even judged people who
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Motivational Fitness Progress Journey by Leah Hope
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This is what day 4 post-op from full leg loose skin removal looks like for me! ☺️ The day before this was a big turning point. I was finally able to get in and out of bed, the car, and the couch completely on my own. The first couple of days, I definitely needed help with all of that. I actually got a little “ready” this day… which just means taking out my 4-day-old hair, throwing it back up and putting in contacts instead of wearing my glasses. 😅 I also started feeling itchy (which is actually
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ANY MOVEMENT IS BETTER THAN NO MOVEMENT. 📣 Is marching in place the only movement I did to lose weight? No. I added in lots of movement over time like walking, hiking, strength training, swimming, pickleball, and more. But was it a BIG part of my first year? YES. Most of my steps in that first year came from marching in place. Why did I choose to march in place? • I had a daily step goal and this helped me meet that goal. • I was too embarrassed to walk in public. • I live in Phoenix, and it’s
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Exploring Full Body Workouts for Recovery and Strength
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Understanding Lipedema: My Personal Journey
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