I wish the best for you,coming back from injury or illness. I’ve been challenged twice in my life with cancer /chemo and pneumonia , and what I have learned is that mantras matter. Yes you need to stay strong with gentle self talk “you got this”.
Great topic! Exactly what I need. I've checked out from myself because of various life crisis and it's all behind me. I'm in a new place and joined a gym down the street but haven't gone yet. I'm 58 next month and 50 lbs overweight. Zero mobility and sit for very long periods. My diet is fairly healthy but eat too much. I don't know what moderation means 😂... so starting a routine has to be sensible.
One of the easiest things you can do besides eat less is eat later. If for example, you eat lunch normally at 12 or 1, eat lunch at 2 or 3 (if time allows). Also, use low fat/low sugar snacks in between meals to feed that urge to binge. Also you gotta remember to eat based on activity. Ask yourself "Have I been moving around a lot all day? Was today a workout day"? If not, your body shouldn't need as much fuel (by fuel, I mean macros-carbs & fat). Never skip on protein tho. Also, you should focus on core exercises to tighten your midsection. Over time, you won't be able to consume as much bcuz your abs and surrounding muscles are tighter which will make you feel full sooner. Hope this helps!
Honestly, what's one small change you can make right now? Can you set a timer for 5 minutes and even do some stretches? Often the first step is just shifting that momentum because the more you do, the more you do. Maybe to even get yourself to the gym, you start with just walking on the treadmill there. Or you do a class that really sounds fun. The first thing is to get in the habit of going as you adjust. But hope these tips helped too! And with your nutrition, focus on one tweak. Drink more water. Focus on cutting a portion of one thing in half or adding in a portion of something you know is good. You've got this!
I snorted so loud, Cori. Youre channeling me RIGHT NOW! Rough couple of months. Flare up of an old injury/arthritis in the palm of my hand. Unicorn Wrangler, Lynne C has me doing variations of moves and using weights when I can. Calling this regress to progress 'the scenic route'. My ego is taking another mamajama hit. Love the 7 tips.. "Dont quit." echoes in my head. Excited to begin the second year of Redefining Strength! Team 1% focused on Sexy September, Obtainable October, Notorious November and Dangerous December mantras!💃
Take "ego" in the fact you are smart enough and confident enough to step back when you need. That isn't an easy thing but it ultimately is what keeps results building!
I have learned building back can be so key! Especially for mobility! I feel like have more muscle every week Cori! Thanks for the tips and inspiration!💪
I wish you had posted this 4 weeks ago 🤪 I go to the gym for weights, cardio and sometimes a mobility class 5x/week, but couldn’t go during the summer break because of my kids and having nobody around to watch them. I tried to do some at home, but it just doesn’t work well with my kids around. So, highly motivated to go back to the gym, which I absolutely love, I tried to start where I had left off. Quickly, I had to realize that I had to reduce all weights by around 10kgs, which was kind of depressing. Couldn’t finish my 1-hr cardio, which was also depressing. Woke up the next day being sore and it took a whole week to be able to move normally again 🤪 Just tricky to take it slow when I knew a cruise was coming up, then another week of fall break for the kids. I’m always so eager to go back, but need to listen to your advice. That would be less frustrating and painful 😅 Thanks for another great and inspiring video ❤
Focus on that fueling. Honestly it will make the biggest difference for the cruise and go slow with rebuilding as if you aren't you may end up getting in fewer sessions before your cruise overall! Glad the video helps!
Oh so true Cori abd a great reminder. Use to do triathlons 5 years ago and just starting out again. Was doing bicep curls last week with 3kg dumb bells and couldnt feel it for some reason. Grabbed the 5kgs and off i went. Could hardly lift my arms for 3 days. Lol I could hear my old PT saying what were you thinking lol Got my food on point. Just need to get my workout consistency back. 6kg down since 14th August Feeling very pleased with myself. Lol Slow and steady wins the race.
Great job making those dietary changes! And yes, starting back slowly is key. Focus on that first week getting in a groove with a schedule that is realistic and know you can then add more as you feel good as you go!
That's why most people hate burpees or anything else they don't have a good idea of pacing..... you would like almost anything you do skillfully at the right pace
hehe I think burpees are a bit different...I still love to hate them haha But I do think so often if we break things down to EARN everything included, we enjoy it more and truly understand the purpose even behind the things we don't like as much to do them for our goals.
@@redefiningstrengthOC no matter what you like, youll hate it if you go too fast... great example is rowing --- less that 1% do it proficiently w/o expert coaching, so btwn lack of basic skill and going too fast its usual that from flabby to fit nobody can stand to do it for more than a few minutes
You've got this! Remember you can even start training at home if that feels more comfortable. But nothing changes if nothing changes. And focus as you do on even those 1% habit changes to your diet!
I don't have one that folds up, but I love the Marcy benches as they have a flat bench that is really light! www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzredefi00-20&creativeASIN=B00G44X9D6&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UFGG7KKWBXKP&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
This is me and I'm like this with everything in my life. I don't dip a toe in the pool, I dive in. I want everything to happen fast and I'm so impatient. The rational part of my brain knows what I should do but the irrational (ADHD part) doesn't care. I really need to calm down. 😂
I get it! It's why I write out something to then be perfect and go all in with the set amount and not do more! Makes you feel like you're maximizing things but also sets boundaries :-)
Most women I've seen with great muscle definition are petite under 5'9 it seems to take forever!!!!! For taller women to obtain muscle definition. Am I wrong?
Yes that's a self limiting belief as I have clients of all heights that both struggle and don't. While genetics can play of course a role (but this role isn't based on height), our previous dieting history also has an impact. And on top of that, we can account for what our unique body needs to see results. We can't force a plan that just worked for someone else. Often I also see my taller clients severely under fueling for the metabolism, height and activity level to lose weight which sabotages their muscle gains.
Perfect timing... I just took a break from the gym and need to start over
Glad these tips help! Remember less is more when starting back. You aren't starting over. You're just meeting yourself where you are at now!
@@redefiningstrengthOC I appreciate how you word this. We just need to meet ourselves where we are.
After a month of travel, this is exactly what I needed - thank you!
So glad it helps! Getting back into the swing of things slowly to build back is key!
I wish the best for you,coming back from injury or illness. I’ve been challenged twice in my life with cancer /chemo and pneumonia , and what I have learned is that mantras matter. Yes you need to stay strong with gentle self talk “you got this”.
Just coming off surgery restrictions so perfect timing
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Regress to progress!
The arm assist to drink coffee was all too real!! Hilarious!!
I feel ya! Although usually it's the hair washing that gets me!
Great topic! Exactly what I need. I've checked out from myself because of various life crisis and it's all behind me. I'm in a new place and joined a gym down the street but haven't gone yet. I'm 58 next month and 50 lbs overweight. Zero mobility and sit for very long periods. My diet is fairly healthy but eat too much. I don't know what moderation means 😂... so starting a routine has to be sensible.
One of the easiest things you can do besides eat less is eat later. If for example, you eat lunch normally at 12 or 1, eat lunch at 2 or 3 (if time allows). Also, use low fat/low sugar snacks in between meals to feed that urge to binge. Also you gotta remember to eat based on activity. Ask yourself "Have I been moving around a lot all day? Was today a workout day"? If not, your body shouldn't need as much fuel (by fuel, I mean macros-carbs & fat). Never skip on protein tho. Also, you should focus on core exercises to tighten your midsection. Over time, you won't be able to consume as much bcuz your abs and surrounding muscles are tighter which will make you feel full sooner. Hope this helps!
Honestly, what's one small change you can make right now? Can you set a timer for 5 minutes and even do some stretches? Often the first step is just shifting that momentum because the more you do, the more you do. Maybe to even get yourself to the gym, you start with just walking on the treadmill there. Or you do a class that really sounds fun. The first thing is to get in the habit of going as you adjust. But hope these tips helped too! And with your nutrition, focus on one tweak. Drink more water. Focus on cutting a portion of one thing in half or adding in a portion of something you know is good. You've got this!
Thanks for this video. I truly needed it.
So glad it helps!
I snorted so loud, Cori. Youre channeling me RIGHT NOW! Rough couple of months. Flare up of an old injury/arthritis in the palm of my hand. Unicorn Wrangler, Lynne C has me doing variations of moves and using weights when I can. Calling this regress to progress 'the scenic route'. My ego is taking another mamajama hit. Love the 7 tips.. "Dont quit." echoes in my head. Excited to begin the second year of Redefining Strength! Team 1% focused on Sexy September, Obtainable October, Notorious November and Dangerous December mantras!💃
Take "ego" in the fact you are smart enough and confident enough to step back when you need. That isn't an easy thing but it ultimately is what keeps results building!
This is wonderful - thank you
I have learned building back can be so key! Especially for mobility! I feel like have more muscle every week Cori! Thanks for the tips and inspiration!💪
YES! Those slow incremental changes and tweaks pay off!
Thanks for this video. Starting back after shoulder surgery and PT, and I need to hear the “go slow” message.
It's a key reminder! And so easy to "forget" in our desire to rebuild and even enjoyment of getting back to the training we enjoy!
I wish you had posted this 4 weeks ago 🤪 I go to the gym for weights, cardio and sometimes a mobility class 5x/week, but couldn’t go during the summer break because of my kids and having nobody around to watch them.
I tried to do some at home, but it just doesn’t work well with my kids around.
So, highly motivated to go back to the gym, which I absolutely love, I tried to start where I had left off. Quickly, I had to realize that I had to reduce all weights by around 10kgs, which was kind of depressing. Couldn’t finish my 1-hr cardio, which was also depressing. Woke up the next day being sore and it took a whole week to be able to move normally again 🤪
Just tricky to take it slow when I knew a cruise was coming up, then another week of fall break for the kids.
I’m always so eager to go back, but need to listen to your advice. That would be less frustrating and painful 😅
Thanks for another great and inspiring video ❤
Focus on that fueling. Honestly it will make the biggest difference for the cruise and go slow with rebuilding as if you aren't you may end up getting in fewer sessions before your cruise overall! Glad the video helps!
You really inspire me to do better, I have subscribed to your channel thank you x 😊
So glad the videos help! Welcome to RS!
Oh so true Cori abd a great reminder. Use to do triathlons 5 years ago and just starting out again. Was doing bicep curls last week with 3kg dumb bells and couldnt feel it for some reason. Grabbed the 5kgs and off i went. Could hardly lift my arms for 3 days. Lol I could hear my old PT saying what were you thinking lol Got my food on point. Just need to get my workout consistency back.
6kg down since 14th August Feeling very pleased with myself. Lol Slow and steady wins the race.
Great job making those dietary changes! And yes, starting back slowly is key. Focus on that first week getting in a groove with a schedule that is realistic and know you can then add more as you feel good as you go!
great advise and reminder. I will be returning after open heart surgery in Nov. this video was timely
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
I loved the intro haha. Also dog! 🥰 8:09
Thank you on both counts! Kiwi and Sushi are the stars at the end of every video!
Thank you. Just coming off of a period of no strength training.
Slow and steady building back!
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thanks for the support and encouragement!
Crucial topic
GREAT TIPS!THANK YOU!
Glad they help!
That thumbnail/back muscles!!! 💯💯
Thanks :-)
SECOND COMMENT:🥈 on Friday I did lipo-laser then slim wave⚡️😃 i’m slightly sore now 😆
Cori Great reminder, you consistently inspire me to overcome my body’s reluctance to push forward ✌🏻🫶🏻Ty
Thank you! Glad it helps!
That's why most people hate burpees or anything else they don't have a good idea of pacing..... you would like almost anything you do skillfully at the right pace
hehe I think burpees are a bit different...I still love to hate them haha But I do think so often if we break things down to EARN everything included, we enjoy it more and truly understand the purpose even behind the things we don't like as much to do them for our goals.
@@redefiningstrengthOC no matter what you like, youll hate it if you go too fast... great example is rowing --- less that 1% do it proficiently w/o expert coaching, so btwn lack of basic skill and going too fast its usual that from flabby to fit nobody can stand to do it for more than a few minutes
I have to ask, the opening jazz tune was awesome!! Can you share what song/ artist.
Ryan, my husband, actually created it for this video.
@@redefiningstrengthOC kudos 👏 he did an excellent job. I really do like it!!
It was probably created using Udio a.i. Music creator
Funny & Informative ❤
Thanks!
What ironic timing! TY!
Glad it helps!
Oh gods, I really really needed this one, I have to go back...but am dreading the gym. So much bellyfat and armflabs and zero energy.
You've got this! Remember you can even start training at home if that feels more comfortable. But nothing changes if nothing changes. And focus as you do on even those 1% habit changes to your diet!
@@redefiningstrengthOC 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
What is the song title and artist name featured in the beginning of this video? It's perfect!
My husband actually created the song for this video :-)
@@redefiningstrengthOC tell Ryan it's fantastic!
Life is about
REBUILDING just go
less than HALF as fast
/much and focus on
CONSISTENCY with
very gradual gains
Can you recommend a weight bench that folds up? Is there a particular brand you would suggest I look at? I want to start working out from home.
I don't have one that folds up, but I love the Marcy benches as they have a flat bench that is really light! www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzredefi00-20&creativeASIN=B00G44X9D6&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UFGG7KKWBXKP&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
This is me and I'm like this with everything in my life. I don't dip a toe in the pool, I dive in. I want everything to happen fast and I'm so impatient. The rational part of my brain knows what I should do but the irrational (ADHD part) doesn't care. I really need to calm down. 😂
I get it! It's why I write out something to then be perfect and go all in with the set amount and not do more! Makes you feel like you're maximizing things but also sets boundaries :-)
Perfect timing. I took 5 days off.
A week to get back into things can definitely be good as even short times can lead to things feeling new and us getting sore!
@@redefiningstrengthOC if I hadn't watched this, probably would have resumed the same intensity & pinched a nerve.
FIRST COMMENT AND FIRST LIKE:❤🏆 hi Cori Happy Sunday🏅💙
Happy Sunday!
The back in the thumbnail is sick if it's not modified
It's mine and it's not. Just flexing and good lighting!
Around 4 years 😢
Hope these tips help! No day like today to start :-)
Whether an athlete or "general population", we should all know no gym is not an excuse! Didn't we learn anything during covid??
Definitely so much we can do at home!
Most women I've seen with great muscle definition are petite under 5'9 it seems to take forever!!!!! For taller women to obtain muscle definition.
Am I wrong?
Yes that's a self limiting belief as I have clients of all heights that both struggle and don't. While genetics can play of course a role (but this role isn't based on height), our previous dieting history also has an impact. And on top of that, we can account for what our unique body needs to see results. We can't force a plan that just worked for someone else. Often I also see my taller clients severely under fueling for the metabolism, height and activity level to lose weight which sabotages their muscle gains.
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you 😊