Kim Lost 170 lbs with GLP-1s

In this episode of The Downsized Dish, Laraine Durham sits down with Kim from Ontario, Canada, to hear the remarkable story behind her 170-pound weight loss. After decades of losing and regaining weight, Kim found herself struggling at more than 330 pounds while also facing the challenges of Long COVID, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Her first experience with Ozempic helped her lose weight, but severe stomach pain and digestive issues eventually led her to switch to Mounjaro. What followed was a transformation that changed her life. Today, Kim has lost 170 pounds, reduced multiple medications, improved her health markers, and is preparing for skin removal surgery. In this honest conversation, she shares her experience with food noise, overcoming an eating disorder, navigating weight stigma, advocating for herself with doctors and insurance companies, and why she believes obesity should be treated as the chronic disease that it is. Kim also discusses her ongoing battle with Long COVID, how GLP-1 medications helped her maintain weight loss for the first time in her life, and the mindset shifts that helped her build a healthier future. In addition to her weight loss success, Kim is also the creator of the YouTube channel Angel On My Shoulder ASMR, where she creates relaxing ASMR content focused on positivity, kindness, mental wellness, and helping others find comfort and relaxation. Be sure to check out her channel and show her some support. Topics discussed: • Losing 170 pounds with Ozempic and Mounjaro • Living with Long COVID • Type 2 diabetes and improved health markers • Food noise and appetite control • Weight loss surgery vs. GLP-1 medications • Skin removal surgery plans • Weight stigma and obesity as a disease • Self-advocacy and working with healthcare providers • Life after major weight loss 🎥 Kim's YouTube Channel: Angel On My Shoulder ASMR [Insert Channel Link] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Start your weight loss journey today! We use Mochi Health: https://app.joinmochi.com/eligibility... Use Laraine’s code for $40 off: QIYGO8. Get your Hume BodyPod today and use our exclusive Downsized code for up to 20% total savings! 👉 Use our Code: THEDOWNSIZED Link to purchase: https://humehealth.com//discount/THED... SHOP OUR AMAZON STORE: https://a.co/d/0gGe1MYq BOOK THE DOWNSIZED AT SEA CRUISE 2026: https://thedownsized.org/downsized-at... DOWNSIZED WEBSITE: https://thedownsized.org/ JOIN CLUB DOWNSIZED: https://www.youtube.com/@thedownsized... FOR SPONSORSHIPS, BRAND DEALS & COLLABS: https://thedownsized.org/contact/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 00:00 Welcome to The Downsized 01:20 Meet Kim From Canada 02:42 Ozempic Start and Side Effects 03:06 Switching to Mounjaro 04:59 170 Pound Transformation 06:16 Long COVID and Health Gains 08:20 ASMR Channel and Sharing Story 10:03 Insurance Workarounds and Dosing 11:23 Shot Locations and Canada Access 12:48 Health Markers Improving 14:42 One Meal a Day Eating Style 17:32 No Tracking and Protein Focus 18:13 Protein First Choices 18:36 Dose And Ongoing Loss 18:59 Loose Skin Surgery Plans 20:00 Weight Numbers Breakdown 20:29 Call Drops And Returns 23:09 Surgery Timeline And Med Pause 24:24 Food Noise Differences 25:37 Eating Disorder Healing Work 27:55 Exercise With Long COVID 29:24 Clothing Downsizing Tips 32:06 Advice For GLP-1 Starters 33:44 Stigma And Obesity As Disease 36:07 Wrap Up And Channel Plug