My Life, Leveled Up

04/16/2026

Alone At 50. No Husband. Childfree. https://youtu.be/9seCJR8t2vU

Alone At 50. No Husband. Childfree.Welcome to “My Life, Leveled Up.” This channel follows my journey as an over 50-year-old w...

02/01/2026

Quick & Simple Coconut Macaroons - Diabetic Friendly🥥

These simple cookies are high in healthy fats and low in carbs, making them a great sweet treat.

Ingredients:
3 large egg whites, beaten stiff
1/3 cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Optional: 1/2 C - 1 C sugar-free chocolate morsels

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the sweetener, toasted coconut flakes, and vanilla extract (if using).
Optional: Add choclate morsels.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place small mounds of the mixture onto the parchment paper.
I chose rectangular shapes (and one round one). Choose the shape(s) of your choice.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow the macaroons to cool on a wire rack.

01/31/2026

Ilona Maher opens up about how today’s beauty standards and trendy weight loss drügs are making “skinny everywhere,” and why even confident athletes can feel the pressure.

The Olympic rugby star says feeling influenced by social media does not make you weak and reminds people that society’s messaging is powerful, even for those who love their bodies. Her message is simple and relatable: focus on feeling strong, healthy, and kind to yourself instead of chasing thinness.

01/30/2026

Jackée Harry opened up about losing 50 pounds after using a G/L/P-1 medication for pre-dïabetes and how the rapid weight loss led her to get a facelift to address sagging in her neck and chin.

The “Sister, Sister” star told PEOPLE that while the side effects were intense, the hëalth benefits were worth it and ultimately helped reverse her pre-dïabetes. Now Jackée says she feels more confident, healthier, and truly renewed at 69.

01/30/2026

Dave Bautista opened up about losing 75 pounds after bulking up for "Knock at the Cabin," explaining that jiu-jitsu training, cardio, and a balanced diet helped him feel like himself again after years of size changes for roles like "Guardians of the Galaxy."

The actor shared on "Live with Kelly and Mark" and the "Insight with Chris Van Vliet" podcast that he now focuses on health and comfort over looking massive, even embracing intermittent fasting and lighter training. Bautista says he is still a healthy 6’4”, 240 pounds, just prioritizing longevity and feeling good over chasing muscle.

01/30/2026

Busy mom Lucy Castle says giving up her favorite food, cheese, helped her lose nearly 60 pounds in just four months after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis became her wake up call.

The 41-year-old mom of three swapped fast snacks and brie for structured meal replacements and home cooked meals, improving her health, confidence, and energy. Now living in Leicestershire, Lucy has turned her transformation into a new career as a wellness coach, encouraging others to take change one day at a time.

01/30/2026

Lindsey Vonn is redefining aging and body image as she prepares for a possible return to the 2026 Winter Olympics at age 41.

In a PEOPLE exclusive, the Olympic ski legend says she does not need to be skinny to succeed, explaining that gaining muscle and weight actually makes her faster and stronger in a gravity-based sport like ski racing. Vonn says she wants people to focus less on size and more on what their bodies can do, proving that strength, confidence, and experience only grow with time.

01/29/2026

Charity Pierce, best known from TLC’s "My 600-Lb. Life," has passed away at age 50, with her daughter Charly Jo confirming the news in an emotional Facebook post.

Charity passed away peacefully while in hospice care after battling serious health issues, including lymphedema and fluid buildup in her lungs. Her journey on the show followed her powerful transformation under the care of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, where she lost nearly 300 pounds and reclaimed her independence.