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Food noise is sneaky. It’s the constant bargaining over seconds, the background craving that turns “normal portions” into a daily fight, and the quiet weight regain that can show up even after you’ve lost over 100 pounds. We’re Stephanie and Justy, and we’re sharing an honest update on why we went back on Zepbound (tirzepatide) and why, for us, “just try harder” wasn’t a plan we could sustain. We break down the practical side of GLP-1 maintenance, including how we’re using Lilly Direct Zepbound vials (not pens), what the prescription and refill rules look like, and how dosing from a vial gives flexibility but also demands responsibility. We also talk about why we’re more comfortable with regulated, name-brand medication than with unregulated compounded versions, even while respecting that different people make different choices. Then we get into what life feels like on a maintenance dose: being full after a few bites, forgetting to eat unless we set an alarm, turning down dessert without feeling deprived, and watching restaurant portions suddenly look unreal. We share the dosing experiments we tried, how end-of-week hunger shows up, and the side effects we still notice like nausea with too much sugar or alcohol, constipation management, and occasional lightheadedness that may be tied to low blood pressure or not eating enough. We also make the bigger point we wish more people would say out loud: if obesity is a chronic disease, treatment may need long-term support. We talk about nutrition counseling, protein goals, vitamins, blood work, and why “lose 20 pounds and quit” can backfire if you don’t use the time to build habits. If you’re navigating Zepbound, GLP-1 medications, weight loss maintenance, or bariatric aftercare, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find real-world guidance. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

In this episode, we talk about what it means to enter a season of maintenance instead of constant self-improvement. As we approach our 50s, we realize we’re no longer chasing dramatic transformations — we’re focused on protecting the healthy, balanced, joyful lives we’ve worked hard to build. We open up about our current goals around fitness, finances, relationships, boundaries, self-care, and sleep, while also acknowledging that goals can evolve as life changes. This conversation is honest, reflective, and a reminder that growth doesn’t always have to look like reinvention. What We Talk About: Our “North Star” Goals We talk about why having goals still matters to us, even if we’re no longer trying to completely change our lives. For us, goals act as a direction or “North Star” — something to work toward while staying flexible enough to adapt when life happens. Maintaining Our Weight & Health We reflect on how different this stage of life feels compared to earlier years when our goals were centered around losing weight or fixing something about ourselves. Now, we’re focused on maintaining our health, strength, and mindset. We also share our experiences with GLP-1 medications, strength training, meal prep, and building sustainable habits that support long-term wellness. Movement & Strength Goals We discuss our current fitness routines and how our relationship with exercise has changed. Instead of pushing ourselves to extremes, we’re prioritizing movement we genuinely enjoy — walking, hiking, Pilates, stretching, and strength training. One of us shares a personal goal of being able to do a pull-up by the end of the year and the progress being made toward it. Finances & Budgeting We have an honest conversation about budgeting, saving money, unexpected expenses, and staying mindful of spending habits. While we’ve had setbacks and moments where life interrupted our plans, we talk about why financial awareness still matters to us. Relationships, Independence & Boundaries We dive into the importance of maintaining individuality in relationships and not losing ourselves in the process of loving other people. We talk about:  protecting personal time  maintaining friendships and hobbies  continuing routines that support us  setting healthy boundaries in dating and family life Self-Care & Doing Things for Ourselves We discuss learning how to prioritize ourselves without guilt. Whether it’s going to the movies alone, meeting a friend for lunch, or keeping our gym routines consistent, we’re learning that self-care can simply mean making space for ourselves. Sleep, Aging & Recovery We also laugh about how much more important sleep, recovery, and routines have become as we’ve gotten older. From needing skincare and supplements while traveling to protecting bedtime routines, we talk about how aging has shifted what wellness looks like for us. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

Diet culture doesn’t always show up as a “diet.” Sometimes it sounds like “I can’t have that,” “I’ll start Monday,” or “I ruined it so I might as well keep going.” We get real about how those scripts kept us stuck for decades, and what finally helped us build healthy habits we can actually live with after losing over 100 pounds each. We walk through the difference between dramatic resets and sustainable weight loss: smaller portions, meal prep that makes eating easier, and the kind of flexibility that keeps you consistent even when sleep is bad or plans change. We also talk honestly about tools like bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications (including Zepbound) and why they’re helpful for some people, but never a substitute for mindset, nutrition basics, and routines that support long-term weight maintenance. Then we zoom out to the bigger stuff: the restriction binge cycle, the pressure of the scale, and why health is more than a number. We share how we think about non-scale victories like energy, strength, blood work, and how your clothes fit, plus how we try to raise kids with food awareness instead of food shame. We also call out social media “highlight reel” bodies and why finding authentic support matters. If any of this hits home, take one next best step and build from there. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired of starting over, and leave a review so more people can find a healthier way forward. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

When we look back on our journey, we see a long winding path. Plenty of ups, and downs with NSVs and setbacks. We love and embrace the journey, as we know that every part of it brought us to where we are today. However, we've learned A LOT along the way. And why not share with you all what we would do if we had to start over?!  Listen in as we talk about how we would go about this journey knowing what we do now. We hope this helps anyone new to this journey!  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

Happy New Year! We are calling it now... 2026 is going to be an EPIC year for both of us (and you too!)! This year, our goals are quite different from 2025. We had a lot of change last year, which has us shifting what's important to us. Not only that, but for the first time in a long time... our goals are very different from each others.  Hopefully hearing us talk about our goals will help you figure yours out too! Tune in and listen. And make sure you reach out to let us know what your plans are for 2026!  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

We made it through another year! Thank you all for joining us. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! This year we decided to do our end of the year wrap up a little differently with more of a casual conversation.  Our one main takeaway for everyone... It is ok if you didn't hit all (or any lol) of your goals. Don't be so hard on yourself!  It's now time to start thinking about 2026 and what you want to get out of it. You get to write the story, so make it a good one! We hope you all have a gret holiday season, surrounded by friends and family. We look forward to connecting with you all again in 2026! Let's make it the BEST year yet! Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

The holiday season is upon us! This can bring a lot of anxiety for some... Honestly, for most. Now is the time to start navigating how to handle some of the tough situations.  Most people in the weight loss community are people pleasers by nature. It's what we've always done. But it doesn't typically serve us. The healthiest thing you can do for yourself this holiday season is remove yourself from the role of people pleaser!  It is ok to take a pass on Aunt Suzie's world famous pie (unless it's incredible and you REALLY want it!). It's ok to NOT give in to buying the most expensive gifts. It's ok to decline an invite to a gathering that doesn't align with your goals. Bottom line... it's ok to do what serves YOU!  The first thing you can do to set yourself up for success over the holidays is to set boundaries early on and actually stick to them.  Listen in as we talk through our strategies and what we've learned over the years.  On the next podcast, we will discuss wrapping up 2025 and setting yourself up for 2026.  We hope you all have the best holiday season, with minimal stress! Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

Our 2025 Retreat has come to an end, and our cups are so full! There is something to be said for a weekend of shared sisterhood. Meeting internet strangers on Thursday and heading home Sunday afternoon with 5 new friends and accountability partners. We are truly humbled and blessed! Thank you to the women that made the journey and trusted in us to deliver an informative and fun filled weekend. We are so grateful for you! We are looking forward to the next one. We have an idea in mind and can't wait to share it with you!  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

We've all been there before. The dreaded weight regain! Sometimes it sneaks up on you and sometimes you see it coming but can't seem to stop it. We had a great conversation with Noelle Dawson about her incredible story of losinga significant amount of weight naturally, only to gain it all back and then ultimately decide to go forward with weight loss surgery.  We talked about everything from our struggles with losing weight, to GLP-1 meds, skin removal surgery and everything in between. Noelle has round 1 of skin removal in 2019 and is in Mexico for round 2 as this podcast publishes. Tune in to this episode to hear her story and follow her on Facebook at Noelle Dawson or Instagram at transforming_noelle to see her transformation. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle @we.are.losing.it  Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

Can you believe that we are already more than halfway through the year??!  We have both been super busy lately... but not too busy to sit down and review where we are with the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. We discovered that not all goals are going to be met this year, and that is ok! What is important is that we are still striving for them. It's ok to pivot, or drop a goal that no longer serves you. A LOT can happen in 365 days, and what is most important is that we are striving to be a better version of ourselves EVERY DAY.  So if you need to pivot, go for it! No goals set? you still have time before the year is up. Always better late than never. Don't wait for Mondy, next month or even next year. Start now!  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

We know GLP-1 meds are still a hot topic, so wanted to share our journey with you all. We both came to the decision to start taking Zepbound after coming off Mounjaro in 2023. Tune in and listen to why we chose to start Zepbound, what method we are using and what we hope to achieve.  In this episode, we also discuss what we learned from Mounjaro just a few years ago to help us prepare for part 2 of this journey.  We both spoke to our doctors and explained what we were hoping to achieve and they were both on board. We are THRILLED that medical professionals are willing to help fight this disease of obesity, no matter what it takes! And we are both fortunate enough to have those caring and invested doctors to aid us in this journey. Both doctors covered with us how to properly pull the injection and how to administer it. Explained possible side effects, talked about diet and exercise in a caring and helpful manner. All the things that we deserve as humans in this battle for health!  Our advice? If your doctor isn't willing to walk the path with you... FIND A NEW DOCTOR! Like now!  The only missing puzzle piece here is to get the insurance companies up to speed. Neither of our insurance companies will cover the drug. So, we had to seek alternate routes to make it affordable. Tune in if you're curious to hear more about that, as we explain it in detail in this episode.  We are excited to kick off this new journey and we're looking forward to taking you along for the ride!  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

We often talk about how much we lean on each other for support. We both agree that there is no way we would have been successful in this journey without each leaning on each other and the weight loss community. When we went to the JBY award show last month, we met Nina & Pam and we instantly connected. This sparked a lot of conversation around the need for community and a support system.  It doesn't matter if you're in the early stages of your journey or several years out, this episode is for everyone.  A little bit about Nana & Pam... They are the dynamic duo behind Bari-Bestiez, a rapidly growing support community dedicated to empowering individuals on their bariatric journey. With a shared passion for wellness, sisterhood, and real talk, they’ve created a safe and uplifting space where members connect, share, and thrive. Through their engaging Bari-Chats series, Bari-Buddiez program and community-driven approach, Nina and Pam are redefining what support looks like—one bestie at a time.  You can find them on Facebook at Bari-Bestiez https://www.facebook.com/groups/783531827132247/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT Instagram & TikTok = @baribestiez YouTube = Bari-Bestiez  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

If you've been following us for a while you know that we take our goals very seriously. Every year, rather than making resolutions, we set attainable goals for ourselves.  We know that when we don't check in on our goals, we tend to let them slide. So tune in and listen as we talk through the goals we set back in January. As always, we aren't hitting them all out of the park. And that's ok! We know we have plenty of time before the end of the year to get back on track.  Have you followed up with your goals yet? Don't have any goals set yet? No biggie... just set aside 30 minutes to sit down and iron a few goals out for the rest of the year.  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

We loved having Rob on our show in the past, and knew it was definitely time to have him on again! Last time we discussed the "bers" and handling heading into the holiday season. This time, we're tackling a different season... SUMMER! Summer has it's challenges for all of us and sometimes for different reasons. Listen along as we discuss some of those reasons, and how we plan to handle it. Take it a step further and sign up for Rob's Summer School!  Never heard of Rob before? Rob is a NASM and NLCA Certified CPT CNC with an MA in Education. A History teacher by profession, Rob had Bariatric surgery in June of 2020 when his weight topped out at 365 pounds. He has since maintained a 150 pound weight loss while traveling the country as a National Speaker and host of countless bariatric events.  He founded Busy Bariatrics in 2023 and has since helped dozens of clients find attainable and sustainable success in their bariatric journeys at all stages from pre-op to honeymoon to decades in maintenance!  Besides helping his clients build the habits that become sustainable lifestyles that can last a lifetime, Rob is a busy husband, father of two amazing daughters, and host of the “Busy Bariatric Podcast”! He’s excited to help you find RESULTS at any stage of your bariatric journey. You can find him at @myweightishistory on Instagram, email him at [email protected] or check out his website www.busybariatrics.com where you can click the "work with us" tab to sign up for his program.  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!

If you follow us on Instagram, you may have heard about the retreat we are hosting in October. If this is something you may be interested in, tune in to this episode! We are looking forward to a weekend of sisterhood, learning and fun! This health and wellness weekend will be exactly what is needed leading into the holiday season! Registration opens April 1st on a first come first serve basis.  Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle. @we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingit Show your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!