Janelle Brown, known for her role in the reality TV show "Sister Wives," has been open about her struggles with weight and her journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Her experiences, shared on the show and through social media, resonate with many who face similar challenges. This article explores Janelle's weight loss journey, examining the various approaches she has taken and the impact they have had on her life.
Early Struggles and Insecurities
During season 3 of the reality TV show, Janelle hit the gym with the other wives of her then-husband Kody Brown: Meri Brown, Christine Brown and Robyn Brown. In an October 2011 episode, Janelle admitted, “I remember when my kids were little, watching the weight creep up, creep up, creep up but I felt so powerless to stop it,” detailing her diet woes. She continued at the time: “You know, my physical appearance has always been my Achilles heel." During season 3, the four My Sisterwife’s Closet founders opened up about their weight insecurities as they took a joint trip at the gym.
Embracing Plexus and Plant-Based Supplements
Janelle opened up about how Plexus (“the pink drink”) from her company’s meal plan revolutionized her weight loss journey via Instagram, noting the beverage has helped her ongoing sugar addiction. “It's very simple. I am taking care of me,” she captioned a selfie at the time. “I have found amazing plant-based supplements that have rocked my world. I don't have the sugar cravings, brain fog, low energy, poor sleep, or inflammation like I used too. … This isn't an overnight fad nor a diet pill." “This was the first Halloween I wasn't obsessed with all the candy.
Motivational Messages and Before-and-After Photos
Janelle shared before-and-after photos of her journey via Instagram, writing, “To that one soul reading this today: know your tired, feel your weight won't budge, can't sleep, have sugar cravings, you’re fed up and you just don’t feel like YOU anymore." She continued: “Things get better when you try, even if you’ve tried everything before this. This is different, I promise. Don’t stop fighting to live your best life."
Incorporating Pilates into Her Fitness Routine
“A couple of months ago I added Pilates into my workout mix and I’ve been so pleased with how it compliments my other workouts,” she wrote via her Instagram Stories alongside a photo from the gym. "I have proven to myself over and over again that when you know how much you can push yourself there aren't a lot of limits.
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Body Positivity and Unfiltered Selfies
“Posting this unfiltered photo of me from Pilates today was a scary proposition,” Janelle wrote via Instagram.
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