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Leah Hope, ABC7 Chicago reporter, describes terrifying moment Noah Johnson attacked her as she covered State and Lake CTA station

Leah Hope, ABC7 Chicago reporter, describes terrifying moment Noah Johnson attacked her as she covered State and Lake CTA station

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ABC7 reporter speaks out after violent carjacking attack in the Loop: 'We need to do more' - CWB Chicago

ABC7 reporter speaks out after violent carjacking attack in the Loop: 'We need to do more' - CWB Chicago

Chicago comedian suffers heart attack, now warning others of the signs | EXCLUSIVE

Chicago comedian suffers heart attack, now warning others of the signs | EXCLUSIVE

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ABC7's Leah Hope inducted into National Civil Rights Hall of Fame

ABC7's Leah Hope inducted into National Civil Rights Hall of Fame

I used to be afraid of becoming a “new version” of myself. I wanted to grow. I wanted to evolve. I even wanted to change… but I didn’t want to lose me. Because I loved me, even at my biggest size. I loved my heart and my soul. I loved the way I saw the world and empathized. I loved the way I processed and reflected. I wanted to change for the better without losing the parts of me I already loved. My identity has changed. It’s inevitable with the kind of transformation I’ve gone through. But I do

I used to be afraid of becoming a “new version” of myself. I wanted to grow. I wanted to evolve. I even wanted to change… but I didn’t want to lose me. Because I loved me, even at my biggest size. I loved my heart and my soul. I loved the way I saw the world and empathized. I loved the way I processed and reflected. I wanted to change for the better without losing the parts of me I already loved. My identity has changed. It’s inevitable with the kind of transformation I’ve gone through. But I do

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I’m stretched thin lately. I’ve never been needed or wanted by this many people before. I’ve never had to say “no” so many times… not because I don’t want to, but because I simply don’t have the time or energy. I always get busy in the fall, but this fall is different. I have three new “jobs” I didn’t have last year. More friends. A new niece. More responsibilities. More partnerships. My following has more than doubled across multiple platforms, and I’m posting in more places than ever. On top o

I’m stretched thin lately. I’ve never been needed or wanted by this many people before. I’ve never had to say “no” so many times… not because I don’t want to, but because I simply don’t have the time or energy. I always get busy in the fall, but this fall is different. I have three new “jobs” I didn’t have last year. More friends. A new niece. More responsibilities. More partnerships. My following has more than doubled across multiple platforms, and I’m posting in more places than ever. On top o

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I’ve lost a lot of weight and gained a lot of life. I’ve lost a lot of burdens and gained a lot of freedom. I’ve also lost some insecurities and gained some confidence. But I’m still working on that confidence piece too. I’m still wearing a bathing suit that covers my entire body because I’m insecure about my loose skin and the texture of my body. Weight loss doesn’t fix you or make your problems or insecurities go away. You have to do that on your own. It can add some ease to your life, it can

I’ve lost a lot of weight and gained a lot of life. I’ve lost a lot of burdens and gained a lot of freedom. I’ve also lost some insecurities and gained some confidence. But I’m still working on that confidence piece too. I’m still wearing a bathing suit that covers my entire body because I’m insecure about my loose skin and the texture of my body. Weight loss doesn’t fix you or make your problems or insecurities go away. You have to do that on your own. It can add some ease to your life, it can

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Here’s a little update on my surgery journey—what’s already been done and what’s still to come! My original plan did end up shifting a bit. If I were starting from scratch, I would’ve combined my thigh lipedema liposuction with my breast lift. But at the time, with guidance from my surgeons, I made the best decisions I could with the information I had. Part of the reason things changed is that I later decided I did want to remove the loose skin on my calves eventually, which wasn’t part of my in

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Not every journal entry has life-changing or emotional words in it. My journal entries from the beginning are mostly me trying to encourage myself and remind myself of the things matter over and over until I actually believe them. Sometimes they’re boring. Because being consistent is boring. Building habits is boring. Retraining your mindset is boring. It’s a lot of doing the same things every day without seeing results every day. But someday, the results will be there and what was boring and re

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19 years later I finally got down to the weight that I lied about being on my driver’s license when I turned 16. 😂 I really didn’t think I was lying though, I thought I was being hopeful. I held onto that hope for almost 20 years! But it wasn’t until I turned that hope into action that I was able to finally make a change! It isn’t lost on me that 180lbs is some people’s “before” weight. I might lose more weight, I might not. It’s never been about reaching a certain number for me, it’s about a f

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I keep tearing up. Every day. Because I’m just so grateful I’m living this amazing life! A life I didn’t even realize I was missing out on! 🥹 #healthjourney #weightlossjourney

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Feel Lighter After Loose Skin Removal Surgery

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Someday I’m going to feel stronger than I did before my surgeries. Today is not that day 😂 and that’s okay. Good things take time and consistency. I’ve got a lot of patience and I’m intentional with my follow-through too 😉 Lately, I’ve been enjoying full-body workout days more than isolated workouts. I get sore very easily after workouts (possibly due to my lipedema), and sometimes that soreness interferes with my day-to-day life. I asked @rachelnicolegould if we could switch to full-body work

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In the weight loss space, I hear a lot of people say they want to “bounce back” or “get back” to a previous version of themselves that was smaller. But it’s not just the smaller body you’d get back… it’s also a life with less. A version of you that has lived less, experienced less, learned less, grown through less. Lately, I’ve found myself wishing I could go back too. Back to a version of me before heartbreak. Before certain disappointments. A version of me with more naive hope and untested fai

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The kind comments far outweigh the unkind ones and that is what matters! It’s worth it to show up here and receive criticism if I can encourage even just one person! But I also wouldn’t mind if the trolls just quit. 😉 | Leah Hope

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It’s been so fun to “meet” my collarbones after losing over 200lbs since the first video. 😂 But it’s been even more special to meet a version of me I never knew existed. The version of me who finally takes care of herself in every way—physcially, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, relationally and financially— not out of obligation, but because I know how much better life feels when I do. The version of me who’s confident and secure in her worth and her value. The version of me who’s proud of

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My body in the second clip is still technically “obese” by BMI standards. Because of that, it’s still “unhealthy” to many doctors. It’s not thin or toned or proportional. Most would say it doesn’t belong on the cover of magazines. Some would say it’s undesirable. Some would say I still have a lot of work to do. But I don’t care. I don’t care what “they” say. This was never about them. This was never about fitting in. It’s about how I FEEL in this body. It’s about what I’m ABLE to do with this bo

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I never thought I would be showing my loose skin to thousands of people. I also never thought I would be opening up about my weight struggles that I’ve had for as long as I can remember with thousands of people either. Once I realized my experience could positively impact others, I knew vulnerability would be worth the discomfort. My only motivation with starting to share about my journey online was to help people. To give hope. To show what’s possible. And to be someone to relate to, someone pe

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I have almost lost the amount of weight that my sister and my two nephews weigh combined. 😱 I didn’t know what to say at the end and playfully said “what a relief” but truly… WHAT A RELIEF! That weight was literally and figuratively holding me back from living a full life. A life with new opportunities, more people and connections and life-giving adventures! It was so much to carry and I felt the burden in every way every day but pretended like I didn’t. Because I didn’t want to change my entir

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Forward is forward. Even if I didn’t lose any weight this month that I’m reflecting on, I would still have made progress. If you are making an effort, if you are changing your actions, if you are working on shifting your mindset… you are moving forward! You are growing! You are becoming healthier! I know how difficult it is to continue changing your habits when you’re not seeing evidence of the changes. But they will come! Maybe not in the way we expected, maybe not in the amount of time we hope

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Leah Hope @leahhopehealth is living proof that it’s never too late to start showing up for the life you want. Her reminder for anyone feeling stuck: ✨ You haven’t wasted too much time. ✨ You are worth investing in. ✨ You’re strong, capable, and resilient. You deserve a life that makes you feel proud, free, joyful, and fully alive. She’s seen the impossible become possible in her own journey—and believes the same is true for you. Credit for original content: @leahhopehealth #midlifemomentum #neve

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I hired @prestigecarela to be with me for the first 24 hours post-op. After that, I was on my own. In the past I’ve had someone stay with me after every surgery, but scheduling didn’t work out this time, and honestly, I felt confident I could manage on my own after 24 hours. Since this was my least invasive surgery so far, I wasn’t too worried, but I still made sure to be prepared with easy meals and little treats! 👉🏻 Breakfast: sourdough bread with peanut butter, cottage cheese honey, grapes,

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One of my favorite things about being at @Skyterra Wellness is that I don’t have to think about food. I walk in. I order breakfast from a simple menu. There are two options for lunch. Two options for dinner. Snacks are always available. That’s it. Tracking my calories was a huge part of my weight loss journey. It was never too overwhelming for me, but it still takes extra care and attention throughout the day. But here, there’s no mental math needed. No wondering if I hit my protein. No adjustin

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I already know I’m going to get comments saying this is a lot of food. 🙈 I don’t track my calories when recovering from surgery as my priority is to get adequate protein, sufficient calories, stay hydrated and incorpore nutrient dense foods because it will all help my healing process! Fun fact! ✨ Did you know your body naturally burns more calories after surgery because it uses more energy to heal? I eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m satisfied. I listen to my body when it comes to what it c

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I almost can’t believe this is what I used to sound like while walking. For so long, I told myself I was “healthy enough” because I didn’t have any diagnoses and my bloodwork looked fine. But deep down, I knew better. I used those “normal” results as an excuse to keep neglecting my body. I avoided movement because it exposed just how unhealthy I really was. I was so burdened by my body, my exhaustion and my limits every day. They literally and figuratively weighed me down. Now, I feel free. I fe

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I think I wish the first thing people learned about me is that I genuinely desire to make them feel valued, heard and seen. What do you wish your first impression could be on people? What is the thing you’d want others to learn about you first? I’m so curious! ☺️ | Leah Hope

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You don’t have to change. But if you want to, you can. If you want to be healthier… If you want to learn… If you want to grow… If you want to become better… If you want to get more out of life… You’re allowed to change. And that doesn’t mean you don’t love yourself as you are. It means you do love yourself. Enough to want the life you’ve been imagining. We weren’t meant to stay the same. As kids, our bodies grow. Our minds expand. Our understanding deepens. We evolve naturally. So why would that

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I recorded this in October 2022. It’s been three years, but it feels like a lifetime ago… not because three years is long, but because of how much I’ve grown since then. The tears, the sweat, the red face… growth isn’t always graceful. It’s messy. It’s uncomfortable. It’s challenging. Growth asks you to keep moving even when the results aren’t visible yet. To stay patient when you’ve been waiting far longer than you hoped. To keep having faith when it would be easier not to. It asks you to let g

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When you receive over 25,000 comments on a video (on Instagram) there are going to be unkind ones. It’s inevitable since there are unkind people out there. I’m learning to let them be wrong about me. To let them make assumptions about me. To let them judge me. To let them laugh at me. Because criticism from someone I don’t know and who doesn’t know me doesn’t change anything about how I see myself. I won’t let it. It’s simply a reminder that we will NEVER be good enough for some people. That’s n

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