Britt's Getting Fit

01/06/2026

I’ve given up a lot less than I anticipated in some ways and a lot more in others.

1. I gave up my Starbucks habit. At one point I was drinking 2 trenta pink drinks a day and grabbing a banana walnut bread at each visit. Expensive and unnecessary.

2. I gave up the idea of linear progress. This journey has had more ups and downs than a roller coaster, I’ve learned to go with the flow.

3. The idea of a timeline. This girl thought she’d be done by now but here we are 3 years later with 50 to go.

4. The idea that I’d look the way I did when I was 18. Check those arms, I’m trying to fill them in but they have a melted candle loom that isn’t going away sometime soon.

5. The privacy, turns out that weight loss is a very public,private battle. Everyone wants to know more and I’ve chosen to share it.

6. The notion that I’ll be “done” at some point. Turns out that this is a lifestyle. I know they say that all the time but you don’t realize it until you’re in it and you can’t go backs

7. My warmth, it’s so cold all the time!

8. My hair. I lost about a third of it but it’s finally coming back in.

9. My free time because it’s now spent meal prepping and hitting the gym. No regrets, just a different choice.

How about you, what did you give up?

01/04/2026

15 things I wish someone had told me before I started a GLP1

1. There was a period where I dealt with a lot of fatigue. My calorie deficit was too high and I didn’t have the energy I should have. Having too big of a calorie deficit can be a negative.

2. My hair started falling out; I lost about a third of it because I didn’t focus on protein, your body needs protein.

3. I started to feel weaker and got tired more easily because, I didn’t focus on muscle acquisition. Upped the protein & decreased the deficit and it made all the difference.

4. The food noise was gone but I didn’t learn to recognize the difference between food noise and hunger. Hunger is normal, don’t neglect it.

5. I was a bitch for awhile because I hadn’t focused my attention on nutrition.

6. I know they tell you, but I got really comfortable with the same injection site. Switching it is beneficial so you don’t get a build up under your skin.

7. Migraines were hitting because my blood sugars were dropping from my extended fasting. A solid breakfast can make all the difference.

8.Protein shakes are fine but there are other/better sources of protein.

9.I can’t outrun a bad diet, GLP1 or not. Focusing on my nutrition made me feel so much better in the long run.

10.Plateaus might not be welcome but they’re normal. I hate them but I learned to adapt.

11.My shot didn’t stop working; I became complacent. This goes with 10 as well. I have to up my game to drop the lbs.

12.Peope will have an opinion no matter how dumb and uneducated those opinions might be. Be ready for them.

13.Fiber is just as important as protein. Pooping is a good thing, constipation sucks.

14.Self-care is so important. This process is as much mental as it is physical.

15.Some people respond faster than others. A lot of people might see me as a failure. Im down 116 but I’m not thin. I don’t strive to be; I do strive to people healthy.

Did you ever realize that you were eating too little? How did you approach it?

pcos glp1forweightloss #

01/03/2026

First things first, if you’ve never been fat, you probably won’t understand but a few of these might still make sense.

1. The fear of fitting somewhere, anywhere. My people know what’s it like to fear the airplane seatbelt.

2. Walking into a gym and feeling judged for trying to improve yourself.

3. Shopping for accessories instead of clothes when shopping with your skinny friends.

4. Making excuses to skip an activity because the weight limit wasn’t made for you. Guess what zip lining is fun, I learned that over the past year.

5. Drowning your body in oversized clothes to hide it, only to make it look bigger.

6. Trying everything only to be disappointed time and time again. My ladies will know what these mean - Jennifer Aniston salad, cabbage soup, and cayenne/lemon water.

7. Squeezing into a restaurant booth and feeling the ledge dig into your stomach. I’d rest my b***s on the table.

8. The fear associated when the wrong kind of chair, I see you white folding chairs and chairs with arms.

9. Feeling eyes on your grocery cart, reading every item like it’s a confession of your inability to meet your goals.

10. Laughing at the “jokes” because it’s safer than showing they hurt.

11. Smiling through the ache in your feet after standing too long. Lipedema affects me but after taking control of my life, it’s way more manageable.

12. Avoiding mirrors because you don’t want to see your reflection.

13. Pretending to be “too tired” when really you’re scared you’ll be the slowest or to be out of breath.

14. Being hyper-aware of how much space you take up everywhere you go.

15. Skipping photos, hiding in the back row, or only allowing them to be taken from a certain angle.

How many can you relate to? It’s not just me, right?

Side note that shirt is a medium that I bought off the rack; for those of you who “know” that’s a huge win!

01/02/2026

It’s January 2nd, was yesterday your day one or day 1000? Drop your days below and let’s see where we’re all at. Personally, I’m on day 1,103. No matter where you are in your journey, here are some little mantras that I’ve used and that I’ll continue to lose on my 160lb weight loss and health/fitness journey…

-Staying consistent today is easier than starting over tomorrow
-Time is going to pass either way but what choices will the future you thank you for making?
-Is it worth it (I say this about food a lot)? If the answer is yes, then do it and move forward. If the answer is no, then don’t do it and move forward.
-12 weeks will turn a choice into a habit
-Consistency weighs less than regret
-(When I’m struggling with a lack of progress or weight loss) Would the woman I was on 12/26/2022 be proud of the progress I’ve made?

What kind of mantras or sayings do you all use in your head to perk yourselves up?

12/31/2025

It feels good going into another year stronger and healthier than the year before. I’ve got some big goals this year, drop one of yours below and let’s hold each other accountable along the way.

1. Drop 50 more lbs
2. Take a family vacation
3. Focus on form and PRs in the gym
4. Create a weekly list of wins to look back on at the end of the year
5. Focus less on wants and more on needs

12/30/2025

These are all things that you “Can” do and should totally try if you really want to hit your goals this year!

SUNDAYS
Clean out the fridge
Restock with foods you enjoy and will actually eat
Choose one easy protein for the week

MONDAYS
Write 3 words of intention for the week
Schedule workouts or walks
Set one realistic nutrition focus

TUESDAYS
Try a new workout or movement style
Add one new vegetable or fruit

WEDNESDAYS
Midweek reset walk
Check in with hunger and fullness
Adjust, do not quit

THURSDAYS
Cook or prep one simple meal
Repeat meals that worked earlier in the week

FRIDAYS
Move your body in a fun way
Eat out or enjoy a treat without compensating

SATURDAYS
Sleep in or rest intentionally
Do something that lowers stress
Reflect on one win from the week

Who’s with me and ready tor Canuary?!?!

12/29/2025

You guys, I woke up to a Tik Tok Ban. Can you please give the new account a follow? I do share different content across different platforms.

TikTok

12/29/2025

To be honest, losing this much weight has been life changing and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However, there are some parts that are just…hard.

1. Realizing that what you’re doing to lose the weight is what you have to keep doing for the rest of your life. In order to be successful, you don’t just have to lose the weight, you have to maintain it. I’ve heard from others that the maintenance phase is much harder because it’s more boring. 116lbs down so far and I’m still learning how to navigate this new life.

2. Body dysmorphia is real. I thought it was so weird and I was in denial that it could happen to me. I still think I look the same. I’ll catch my reflection sometimes and not realize that it’s me.

3. You won’t look like what you looked like before you gained the weight. You’ve stretched and the body you had before weight gain isn’t the one you end up with after removing the excess weight. I mean the last time I was smaller was when I was 18 so I can’t really expect to look like that anyways.

4. People are going to be nicer to you and you’re not going to be invisible anymore.

5. You’re going to have a hard time taking compliments and feel very awkward about them. Maybe that one’s just me.

6. If you’ve been a people pleaser (hi, my name’s Brittany and I have a very hard time saying no to anything), you may struggle with prioritizing yourself.

This isn’t to scare anyone but it is to remind you that this is a journey and it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. Is it wonderful? Yes, but it’s also hard work and that work isn’t always easy.

What about you, have you noticed anything like this?

12/29/2025

Yearly R.E.P.O.R.T. for all my Instafriends. 2026 is coming fast and while I don’t have to restart my weight loss journey, I am rethinking it and what I can do to make this year the most successful one possible. Yes, I’m still down to 116 and I’m really sick of that number!

Reading - I read 80 books in 2025 and I’m shooting for 100 in 2026. Currently favorite authors are Freida McFadeen, Colleen Hoover, Elle Kennedy, Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Abbey Jimenez.

Exercise - okay, I’m going a little crazy with this one. I’m challenging myself to 12 months of 12 new workouts. I’ll be trying some Pilates, bungee workouts, pickleball, rock climbing, weighted vest yoga, and more and I’ll be sharing them with you. I’ll also be doing at least 10 StepBets this year. Who knows, maybe I’ll try a pole dancing class…(honestly it looks like fun)

Playing - still loving Taylor Swift, Alex Warren, Matt Hansen, Lauren Spencer Smith, Meghan Trainor, Benson Boone, and random artists I find on IG.

Obsessed - my self-created 12 week challenge. I’ll be returning to 2023 Brittany for a full refresh on my weight loss journey. Let me know if you want a break down of what I’m getting back to.

Recommending - using the next week to fill out your 2026 bingo boards, setting a challenge for yourself, not buying that planner that we know you won’t use after a week, one girls’ night each month, and a 14 days of “you” reset.

Tweaks - I’m meeting with my doctor to drop my Mounjaro dose back down - the 15 is making me feel apathetic, no new clothes until I drop at least 2 more sizes, and becoming better about compression for my lipedema.

Now tell me, I’m here for you, what do you want more of this year?

#2026

12/28/2025

1. I said yes to everything, even when it hurt me more than it helped me. I still love helping out in my daughter’s classroom, spending time with my family, and volunteering when I can but I also know that I (and the people around me) deserve the best version of me. That version only appears when I take care of her and stop putting her last

2. I would eat to quiet emotions I didn’t know how to name. I’ve worked with a therapist and dietitian to establish better emotional regulation and eating habits.

3. I stayed busy so I wouldn’t have to sit alone with my thoughts. I was also busy but I wasn’t always productive. Now, I prioritize my time and energy.

4. I’d laugh things off to avoid explaining how heavy life felt. I was a master avoider. Now, I confront my feelings and behaviors head on.

5. I avoided mirrors, not out of vanity, but self-protection. Okay, TMI but I look at myself in the mirror naked every day, not as a critique but as part of systematic desensitization. I want to know and see how my body changes as I put more effort in.

6. I judged other people who would wake up early, go to the gym every day and meal prep. Most of it was jealousy but an another part of it was a lack of comprehension in terms of how I could integrate it.

7. I let guilt run my schedule, my food, and my boundaries. I stopped feeling guilty that helped me feel empowered.

8. I treated my body like the enemy instead of the warning sign. I was so sick for so long and I just ignored it. I stopped ignoring the symptoms and I’ve established a much better relationship with my doctor which helps in the longer run.

9. I chose short-term comfort and paying for it long after. It’s all about long-term goals now.

10. I waited for a future version of me to do the hard things I was avoiding. Future me is the me now who kept going and I recognize that.

This isn’t shame, it’s awareness, and awareness leads to accountability, and that’s what I want. How about you?

12/28/2025

I get it, the trend is fun and it’s helping people grow their accounts but here’s the truth…

The size of your account doesn’t matter.
The people following your account do matter.
The community you create matters.
The potential change you can help make does matter.

I started my weight loss journey 3 years and 1 day ago and I started sharing shortly thereafter. I’ve been privileged to have some incredible opportunities because of this account. However, I’ve been even more privileged to find some of my favorite people because of it. Those relationships, those conversations, those people are the reason that I keep sharing, even on the hard days.

Thank you to everyone who’s here, I will forever be thankful for you. I hope to make 2026 the year that I show you that change is possible, health is within reach, and it’s never too late to become the best version of yourself.

12/27/2025

Losing weight is expensive. I know that sounds contradictory because new clothes cost money. Whole foods cost money. Gym memberships equal more money. Running shoes, yep, money. You even have to buy new underwear which was something that I didn’t realize until my b***s started to slip through my bra (IYKYK). However, here are my favorite $0 choices that have helped me along the way.

1. Becoming a pepper. I pack my zombie survival kit every Sunday night. Okay, it’s not a zombie survival kit, it’s an exhausted mom who has to avoid getting lazy survival kit. I pack my bras, socks, shoes, and workout clothes for the week and have them in my car at all times. It’s harder to skip a workout that you’ve prepared for.

2. Daily walks, especially during my lunch hour. Walking is free, easy for most, and can be integrated into your daily schedule. My favorite way to meet with my staff? Walking meetings. It helps to rejuvenate you midday and accomplish tasks.

3. Reusable water bottles always. This has saved me so much money! Anytime we go out, my water bottle comes with me and I skip the soda and coffee when we’re on the go.

4. Using my library membership to motivate my workouts. I’m a book addict and I hyper fixate until I finish my books. I read them while doing cardio and it motivates me and helps pass the time!

5. Playlist party - I switch my playlist weekly I keep things interesting

6. Taking advantage of my environment. I switch up my walk locations to keep things interesting.

7. I found “F*** Yes!” friends who are always up for a fitness sesh and joining me in staying accountable. Ladies, you know who you are.

8. I join challenges. Are they free? Yes…You place a bet on yourself and as long as you hit your steps you get your money back (and maybe more).

9. I take multiple measures. I weight daily, 3 photos a week, and I use app for 3D measurements

10. I habit stack. I add positive habits to those I already have in place. Saturdays were always car wash and coffee days. Now it’s swim, shower, car wash, and coffee by 9 am.

Which one will you steal?