First, I want to take a second to completely and seriously say that I’m happy for her, and that she accomplished a difficult thing that will do a lot to improve her life. She should be very proud, 100%.

Second, though, when I think about her strategy, I think two words: time and money. She could pay to get access to a weight loss clinic beyond her normal physician? She was able to weigh her food and count all her calories, and made careful plans to have a balanced diet? She bought a exercise tracking band, when many people can’t even get a glucose meter? She had the time and emotional energy to manage her activity, from exercise to naps to literally planned fidgeting?

She’s totally right that everyone’s body can and will change and adapt if your lifestyle does. But this just makes me more aware that having a lifestyle where you can achieve perfect health and weight goals is a privilege and a luxury that most people can’t have