Janelle Brown, star of the reality TV show Sister Wives, has been sharing updates on her weight loss journey on social media, a 175-lb journey so far that has captured the attention of fans and followers alike. The mother of six and wife of the series’ spiritual leader Kody Brown has long struggled with her weight and body image, and wants to focus on her health now. Janelle recently took to Instagram to declare 2019 as her ‘year to be the best Janelle I can be and not feel obligated to carry everyone else’s burdens as my own.’

The Beginning of Janelle’s Journey

Janelle Brown has always been honest about her weight issues, but she never felt the need to make a change until now. The years of yo-yo dieting, followed by periods of bingeing, and gyms she signed up for but never went to, made her realise that something else needed to change for her healthy lifespan. She needed much more help and support than what she could get on her own. Thus, a nutritionist and a personal trainer came to the rescue.

The hardest part at the very beginning of her transformation journey was finding peace with food and exercise. The years of emotional eating and negative self-talk were not so easy to overcome with a quick ‘now, I’m different’. Janelle had to work with her support system to slowly implement healthier alternatives and build a positive relationship with her body.

And as Janelle started to see results that rewarded her hard work, she also began to experience changes in her energy and mood. Eating well and moving every day began to boost her energy and her confidence in her body. This, in turn, made it feel easier to continue to push herself toward her goals, no matter how hard.

Breaking Through Plateaus

However, Janelle encountered setbacks just as most people do on a weight-loss path – times of frustration where she could not lose a pound. Although feeling the tug to give up, she found the resilience to revisit her destination, discussing her progress with her counsellor, and revising her strategies. With these tools, she was able to push through those barriers and continue on her ultimate goal.

One of the most important lessons she learned was that there will be days that are tough, and that she needs to practice self-care. Weight loss is not always a consistent journey and that can be normal. Self-compassion and being kind to herself through the tough and possibly discouraging times meant that she would be able to keep plugging forward instead of getting derailed if she experienced some short-term weight gain.

She cleared every plateau she ever had, and doubled her weight-loss speed by the time she reached her goal. Here’s how she did it: My family was so supportive! They did their best to not to eat around me so I wouldn’t ever be tempted to cheat. I was so healthy – I didn’t stop until it was complete.I did it because I wanted something that I’d never had before. In my entire life, I didn’t ever have a system like this to follow. I was following a system but it didn’t have the right ingredients and there were no instructions. If it didn’t go well, you mixed the ingredients again. That’s not a system. So, when I tried this, I just kept on going. A friend of mine once asked me why I was doing it since I could lose more weight if I did more exercises. But I’m not running marathons. That’s just too hard.To read more stories from the 10,000 Challenge, visit the website. Janelle has lost weight, confidence and inches.

Celebrating Success

We make it a point to celebrate the successes along the way as Janelle continues her efforts to shed pounds. In other words, while the ultimate goal is still in mind, we don’t forget to recognise the wins. Every time Janelle hits a new aerobics session record, every time she feels more comfortable in smaller clothing or more confident in her own skin, every time she achieves that which she thought was beyond her reach, we make sure to take the time to appreciate her and celebrate with her. This helps to motivate her and gives her needed inspiration to continue on her path.

The best thing about losing weight is the sum benefit that she has experienced, the general positive feelings she has along with that loss. She has more energy, she gets out more, she’s happier and, in turn, these changes have enhanced the other areas like diet and lifestyle. She has empowered her lifestyle, leading to a new view of all that it can offer.

Janelle hopes that her weight loss journey inspires others to take control of their health and make positive lifestyle improvements for themselves. She wants those in need of inspiration to remember that hard work, constant dedication, and a loving support system can help achieve just about anything. Her journey is true proof that with the willpower to make healthier lifestyle changes within yourself, you can make a difference once and for all, no matter how old you are.

FAQs about Janelle’s Weight Loss Journey

1. How much weight has Janelle Brown lost so far?

Although Janelle didn’t offer up any hard numbers regarding what she’s lost, it’s not something she’s interested in talking much about anyway. Instead, she’s been more focused on her vital signs and just generally feeling better.

2. What diet and exercise routine does Janelle follow?

She works with a nutritionist and a personal trainer to develop a comprehensive programme that complements her lifestyle and supports her goals and aspirations. She eats right, exercises when she can, and takes care of herself each and every day.

3. How has Janelle’s weight loss journey impacted her family?

Janelle’s husband and sister wives, plus three adult children and one adult grandchild, have all helped her be and stay well. They’ve loved her, encouraged her and cheered her on at every step.

4. What advice does Janelle have for others on a weight loss journey?

Janelle urges you to ‘be kind to yourselves’, to stick with it, and ‘to reach out to your loved ones to help you achieve your health and wellness goals’. With just a little more effort and time, she asserts, anyone can get there.

5. How can fans follow Janelle’s weight loss journey?

Although she doesn’t document every step of her process online, she often posts inspirational updates, recaps, and progress reports to fuel fans who are also on their own health and wellness narrative. With Janelle on social media and with Sister Wives, viewers can stay tuned and plug into her progress and help steer the conversation towards her dedication to her physical wellbeing.