Real Life with Tamika

Real Life with Tamika is where I document my health and weight-loss journey in real time.

As a woman in midlife, I understand how different this season can feel physically and hormonally. After years of trying to manage my weight on my own, I chose medical support and began my journey with Zepbound (tirzepatide).

Here you’ll find weekly check-ins, honest updates on side effects, appetite changes, mindset shifts, and the real experience of navigating medical weight loss over 50.

This isn’t before-and-after hype. It’s real conversations about obesity, sustainable weight loss, and choosing health without shame.

My faith in God anchors every step of this journey.

New check-ins every week.

Take the nuggets. Leave the rest. Love you—God bless.


Real Life with Tamika

💛 Happy Monday, everyone!

Just popping in with a quick update. There won’t be a new video today. I unfortunately broke my finger this past week, and I haven’t been able to record and get everything together for our usual Monday upload.

I’m doing okay, but I need to give myself a little time to rest, heal, and take care of myself. 💕

I will definitely fill you all in on what happened when I’m able to get back in front of the camera. Y’all know there’s a story. 😂

Thank you so much for understanding and for always being so supportive. I appreciate my little YouTube family more than you know. ❤️

I’ll see you soon!

Love you, and God bless! 💛
Tamika

4 days ago | [YT] | 17

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My SIX MONTH Zepbound update is here! 🥹💛

And I did something a little different with this one.

Instead of just sitting down and telling you what's happened over the last six months, I wanted to SHOW you some of this journey too.

Six months of changes.
Six months of challenges.
Six months of victories.
Six months of figuring this thing out as I go. 😂

Looking back at where I started compared to where I am today was a little emotional.

Whether you've been watching since Week 1 or you're brand new here, come hang out with me. We've got a LOT to talk about. 💛

Love you. God bless!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Week 24 is up! 💛

After my little medication mishap recently 😩, I have an update—and let's just say I got some REALLY good news! 🙌🏾

I also got back out on the trail for some good walks and made a trip to a local farmers market. It was nice having a week with some simple things that made me happy.

Come hang out with me for Week 24! 😊

And when you watch, tell me what GOOD thing happened in your life this week. I want to hear it!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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🎉 Happy Monday, friends! 💛

I just wanted to pop in and let you know there won't be a new video today.

Today is actually my birthday! 🥳🎂 After a pretty busy and stressful few weeks, I've decided to give myself the gift of taking a little break to celebrate, rest, and recharge.

Don't worry—I’ll be back next Monday with a brand-new update, and I can't wait to catch you up on everything that's been happening!

Thank you so much for following along on this journey with me. Your encouragement, kind comments, and support truly mean the world to me.

I hope you all have a wonderful week, and I'll see you next Monday!

Until then... take the nuggets, leave the rest. Love you, and God bless! 💛

— Tamika

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 19

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New Video! 💛

My Week 23 check-in is live.

This wasn't a week with big milestones or exciting victories—it was a week of real life.

I opened up about emotional eating and how I'm continuing to navigate the emotional side of this journey. Sometimes the biggest battles aren't with hunger... they're with what's happening in our hearts and minds.

If you've ever had a week like that, I hope this video reminds you that you're not alone. 💛

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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In week 22. I was totally embarrassed and sad. Check out my update video.

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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Watch my 21 week Zepbound update video Right NOW! https://youtu.be/dugI_w0rO1c?is=-8mCN...

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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My 5 Month Zepbound Update is officially up! 💛

It's hard to believe that five months have already gone by. This journey has stretched me, challenged me, and taught me so much.

I'm sharing my honest thoughts, my biggest observations, and celebrating a milestone I never imagined I'd reach...

Thank you to everyone who's been following along and encouraging me each week. I truly appreciate you. I hope this update encourages someone who may be at the beginning of their own journey.

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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🚨 STOP THE PRESSES! 🚨

Somewhere between talking about protein, nausea, constipation, vitamins, loose jeans, and introducing Pearl the bunny… 🐰😂

This channel hit 500 subscribers! 🎉

I am truly grateful for every single person who has chosen to come along on this journey with me.

This community has been amazing. I love reading your stories, celebrating your victories, and encouraging each other through the challenges.

Thank you for every view, every comment, every like, and every word of encouragement.

Now let’s see where this journey takes us next! ❤️

Tell me: What video made you subscribe to the channel? 👇🏾

2 months ago | [YT] | 11

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My 4 Month Zepbound Update is up! 💛

This one is a little different. Instead of focusing only on weight loss, I'm talking about what life actually feels like now that I'm four months into the journey.

The good, the hard, the unexpected, and what I've learned along the way.

If you've been following my journey—or if you're considering starting your own—I hope this helps.

See you in the comments! 😊

2 months ago | [YT] | 6