Leah Hope

Leah Hope ⬇️ 215lbs lost naturally!
💜 Not chasing a smaller body, but a bigger life!
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06/02/2026

Tell us one thing you’re proud of from 2026 so far! 🥳 And send this to a friend you want to do a celebration cake with! 👯‍♀️

06/01/2026

Last year I started feeling a little off. More noticeable bloating and inflammation, plus some hormonal changes that had me wondering if I might be starting perimenopause. 🙈 Considering I had 4 surgeries last year, I kept waiting to see if things would eventually balance back out on their own.

But honestly, I’d rather be proactive and look into something early instead of waiting until it becomes impossible to ignore.

I’d been wanting to talk with a healthcare professional about some of these concerns, and Mochi Health made the process feel really easy and approachable!

I loved being able to browse providers, read through their bios and specialties, and choose someone who genuinely felt like a good fit for me. Everything was virtual, booking was super easy, and I immediately felt comfortable talking through my concerns with my provider.

I also have an appointment with a nutritionist through Mochi coming up, and I’m excited to explore whether a less inflammatory approach to nutrition could help me feel better overall!

I know a lot of us are used to ignoring symptoms or trying to self-diagnose online, so I wanted to share this in case it helps someone else too! 🤗

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05/28/2026

I’m not cleared to fully return to my regular strength training routine yet, but thought it would be helpful to start slowly reconnecting my mind and muscles and rebuilding a foundation after surgery.

The only movement I’ve done since surgery has been walking, so I was definitely cautious going into this. But honestly, everything we tried felt really good for my body!

I’m especially grateful that I had enough energy to do this because that’s still something that can fluctuate a lot for me, even months after surgery. I did get lightheaded a few times, but we intentionally kept everything slow, gentle and low pressure, so nothing felt concerning.

Right now, I’m just grateful to be taking small steps forward again. Recovery may not be linear, but progress is still progress. 💜

05/27/2026

At least I make myself laugh. 😂 This clip is from the first episodes in my surgery YouTube series! In case you didn’t know, I hired someone to document this surgery so I could offer even MORE to you! 🤗

I currently have three videos up! This clip is from the day before my surgery. I also have my full surgery day up too — split into two parts!

It’s all on my YouTube account! 🎉 I linked it in the comments!

05/23/2026

Everyone asks how I lost 215 lbs. Nobody asks what I gained.

So let me tell you, because what I gained has nothing to do with the number on the scale, and everything to do with the life I’m actually living now!

I gained freedom of choice. My bigger body used to make decisions for me. It decided I couldn’t skydive, couldn’t zipline, couldn’t ride a horse, couldn’t fit in one airplane seat, couldn’t fit in a booth and more. My body chose for me, every single time. Now I get to choose.

I gained a fuller life. Not just because I gave more energy, but because I have more access. More opportunities, more yes’s and more showing up.

I gained confidence and I’ve learned my confidence doesn’t come from looking differently, but from living differently.

I gained community. More friends, more time with people I love, more presence as an aunt, daughter, a sister, a friend. I didn’t have the health or endurance to take part in activities and actually be involved in people’s lives and living life together. Now I do.

I gained the ability to dream again and actually believe that what I dream is possible.

I gained strength, resilience, and the knowing. The knowing that I am so much more capable than I ever gave myself credit for. I followed through. And now I know what I’m made of.

I gained pride, not because my body is smaller, but because I did what I said I was going to do even when it was hard and even when I didn’t want to.

I gained my health. I gained a bigger life. And that’s always been the point for me. And everything I’ve gained far outweighs everything I’ve lost. 💜

This is my makeup-free, unfiltered, unedited, no filler, no Botox face with very dissatisfying lip wrinkles. 😂I want to ...
05/21/2026

This is my makeup-free, unfiltered, unedited, no filler, no Botox face with very dissatisfying lip wrinkles. 😂

I want to be really clear… this post is not about shaming anyone who chooses Botox, fillers, lasers (I might explore laser treatments someday), or anything else. Those are personal decisions and we all get to make them for ourselves. Truly, no judgment here. I think we’d all feel a little freer if we let each other decide what’s best for ourselves without commentary.

I’m personally actively trying to make peace with a face that looks like it has lived 37 years of real life, because it has. Trying to look younger than I am almost feels like I’m discrediting all the life I’ve actually lived. And I don’t want to spend my life trying to erase that proof.

And the only person my face needs to satisfy is me. Well… and hopefully a future husband someday. But something tells me the right one won’t be complaining about my lip wrinkles. 😉

05/18/2026

Turns out three bites really is enough! 😉

Look, if three bites genuinely leaves you feeling satisfied, then great! Have three bites! But if you take three mindful bites and still want more… then have more.

Throughout my weight loss journey (and after), I reminded myself that I’m allowed to enjoy foods I love without overindulging. Giving myself permission to have foods that most people would say you “shouldn’t” eat while trying to lose weight actually helped me.

Because if I completely restricted those foods (or restricted myself to only three bites no matter what), I would’ve felt deprived and that never would’ve lasted long term for me.

Instead, I learned how to enjoy treats in moderation. To indulge without overindulging.

That mindset helped me fully enjoy the moment, let go of guilt, and actually feel satisfied with one treat instead of spiraling into wanting more and more.

Ideally, you probably wouldn’t shove the whole thing in your mouth at once because then you miss out on enjoying every bite 😂 But for the sake of this post… it was worth it. 🍩😉

05/13/2026

This is my 4.5 weeks post-op update after getting the loose skin removed on my full legs! ☺️

The swelling has gone down a bit, which has brought some texture back into my legs and I’m actually happy with that! I was never aiming for a “perfect” body (whatever that even means anyway). I just wanted to experience life in a body with less loose skin after losing weight. That means I’ll still have some cellulite, texture, bumps, and all the other things that most female bodies have. 🤗

The areas of the incisions that have healed well are looking SO incredible already. The incision lines are tiny and beautiful! Some areas are a little slower to heal and have had superficial wounds during healing (this has happened with all of my surgeries, even while closely following post-op protocol… sometimes it just happens). Thankfully, those areas are improving every day and doing much better now!

There’s also some hyperpigmentation and darkening around the incision lines right now, which can be completely normal this early in the healing process. It can also be genetic and more common for certain heritages (Italian here 🙋🏻‍♀️). The good news is that a lot of that can fade over time, and there are also lightening treatments that can help support the healing process if needed.

Overall, I’m feeling really good! I don’t think this has been my most difficult surgery, but it’s up there. Mostly because I can tell I’ll still need a few more weeks (if not longer) before I feel fully ready to jump back into my “normal” life. But that’s okay. Patience is part of the process. ☺️

Thank you so much to — your results, care, precision, and compassion truly blow me away. I’m endlessly grateful for everything you’ve done for me! And thank you to the entire team for taking such incredible care of me and checking in on me throughout this journey. 💜

05/12/2026

Cava has been my recent obsession lately, and this has been my go-to order! 🤗

It’s not low calorie, and it’s not especially high protein for the amount of calories it has, but it is delicious and still pretty nutrient-dense, especially for a fast food option!

Even on a weight loss journey, not every meal has to be as low calorie as possible. Does eating lower calorie meals help if your goal is a calorie deficit? Of course. But it’s also important to genuinely enjoy your food and include meals that feel satisfying to you. 🙌🏻

Sometimes having a meal that’s a little higher in calories can actually help you feel less restricted and make your overall approach feel more sustainable long term! And we LOVE sustainability over here! 😉

One thing that helps me is splitting this into two meals so I can enjoy a food I love while still staying mindful of my overall intake! ☺️

Do you have Cava where you live? What’s your go-to order?!

05/11/2026

There is still room in your story. I know sometimes it feels too late. Like too much time has passed. Too many mistakes were made. Too many doors closed. Too many prayers unanswered. Too many failures.

But if you are still alive, there is still time. Time for healing. Time for growth. Time for love. Time for purpose. Time for change. Time for living the life you’ve been dreaming of!

Some stories don’t make sense until the middle chapters. Some flowers only bloom in certain seasons. Some dreams take longer because they’re being built IN you before they’re built around you.

You are not behind because your story is still unfolding. As long as you are here, there is still for hope. 💜

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