Please don't get mad at me for saying this because I am a man and don't mean any disrespect, but you have a nice ass on you. You are a beautiful woman.
Melissa, thank you so much for sharing your experience with your weight loss journey. It sounds so much like mine, regarding the intermittent fasting, lowering my calorie intake and binging on the weekends. Yea I didn’t realize how much it was hurting my health and my weight loss. I was actually working against my progress! Today is the 5 of July ‘22 on my and I’m going to begin having breakfast that incorporates protein and carbs and focus on strength training and I will send pictures later on my progress! Thanks again! I’m actually excited about this!
Something in how this woman talks makes you to run, get weights and start training. Also it makes you believe that everything is possible even after 50
OMG this is exactly what I have just gone through and the reason why I want to get fit as a way to recover from the trauma of my relationship breakdown and the betrayal that was involved. I am 44 and my ex left for someone 26. I want to feel strong mentally and physically and I want to feel better in my body. Your journey is inspiring! 💪💜🙂
-Lift heavy weights 5-6 days a week -1 hr generally not to exceed 15 extra min -Always challenging the workout, more reps, heavier weight , etc,,, -Calorie deficit/ macros higher protein -Carbs : yes -Non weight lifting days less 50 grams carbs -figure out if you can handle cheat meals , she eliminated -If you can’t, then she suggested do it less often such as alternate weeks,, -Cardio: one hour a week start 1 hour a day , fasted in the morning Then after weights an additional 30 min -❤️mindset - get rid of self doubt
Same happened to me at 25 . My divorce started me on a fitness journey. I had a trainer and I got into weight lifting. I felt amazing. At 62 and still working out mainly running and some weights. I’m trying to get re motivated to get back into more weight lifting again.
Sadly i completely agree...but i did 10 minutes of exercise after watching a few of her videos so i know this is the right path. If i can do 15 mins tomorrow i am on the right path. Stay true to you. I was told to love yourself is the greatest love of all so when real love comes along you will know what it feels like.
Im watching this AFTER a workout 😉. And learn how i can lose some extra weight/ fat. Gosh ... ur sculpt ur body nice! 👏 And really treu is that u have to set u mind to it! And i don't want to be to lean is not really what my goal is. I also wanne take pic's so i can see the journey i take. Like ur said its not really comfortabele. Im already on the way for having a toned body at the age of 58. Only my back , hips and belly...that fat has to go. U doing a great job ! My respect 👏👍
This woman is absolutely beautiful. Her story and situation gives me much inspiration to work towards a healthy body like hers when or if I reach the age of 50. Thank you for sharing with us.
I want to just cry now. Thank you so much for this talk. I am widowed since I turned 50 and now 5 years down the line and I am still in a deflated place. My mindset is what needs the change and I am trying everyday. You are inspiring me.
“An absolute animal” on cheat day sounds just like me. I’m cutting it to one cheat meal on alternating weekends now. I’m starting your beginners program next week once all of my WOD bands arrive. That meal plan and recipes are robust. 👏🏿
Thank god I have found your channel. 56 year old hypothyroid ex nurse here 😂. Maintaining weight 🤬. Resistance work since September. Am stepping up my protein and am increasing weights generally most sessions. Only did my first deadlift on Monday. Loving your channel 😻
I appreciate the authentic way you addressed the negative impact of your marriage while protecting your kids. I’ve been trying to figure out how to do this, and now have your brilliant example. Thank you!
Just booked your 8 week challenge. I’m absolutely broken right now. 51 and worst breakup of my life, I can’t even get up, can hardly leave the house - I put 4 stone on from years of abuse. I know I need to do this even if I cry all the way through , just been binging your channel in preparation and I’m so connected to your reasons for your journey. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤
I am a man over fit and your workouts are brilliant I do them to and wow I'm so tired after them. So keep going you are an inspiration to me and many others you recharge our bodies so keep going and big respect
So glad I found you. I'm 50 and struggling more than ever to lose weight especially with so much conflicting advice! I love the way you explain everything in detail and slowly so I can absorb it. Keep up the good work!Xx
I used to love CrossFit! I had stroke when I was 48, I was fit/ healthy no risk factors. Since I’ve gained a lot of fat going from about 145 to 190 😞 So now I’m struggling to loose fat and can’t exercise like I used to at 53. You look amazing 🤩💪🏽
Thank you for sharing your story ❤.. I also had 2 bad break ups ..left with my son to bring up alone ..he has autism and needs extra support.. At the age of 49 I started my weight training and at the age of 50 I am a newly qualified PT .. Be strong 💪 and break ups happen for a reason ...it made me what I am today 😊
Yes this is me too (cardio) It is very much a mind shift and listening to what your body needs and responds to at the age/stage that you're at. Small improvements, awareness, consistency over time = results/looking after yourself for the long term🙃
I’m so glad that I stumbled across your channel. I’m trying to get fit after putting my career ahead of my health. Very nice to hear women 40 plus getting into superb shape! New subbie!
Wow I love listening to you. I'm 45 because a PT for online at 41. But suffering terrible will belly bloating or hormonal belly this is incredible. thank u Melissa and u look great x
Thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing this experience. I’m 45 and doing more weights in my workouts. I keep my mind fixed on feeling physically stronger. I struggled for a few years weighing 73-78 kgs comfort eating during lockdown. I attempted fitness and never saw any results until 2022 when I revamped my nutrition. I hit the gym doing both cardio and weights. I’m now down to 67kgs
I've really let myself go. Mental fatigue and injuries have not been helpful. I probably have about 60 to lose before I caould even think about attempting a bikini figure, but your sunny disposition and can do attitude is giving me hope! I'm (49) learning so much about what my body is going through and how to help that, also. Thank you!
I LOVE the way you explain: clear, well paced, to the point. Let me tell you, I ADMIRE YOU! What a WOMAN!!! I believe many of us identify ourselves with you. Many of have experienced that same trauma. But you are INSPIRATION and great MOTIVATOR and support. What a BEAUTIFUL woman you are. If I was there I would hug you. I will try what you are doing . Thanks for sharing what you do and your STORY. 💕💕💕
Absolutely love your passion and energy, dear Melissa. You do a fantastic job!!! I am 51 and I went trough hell the last 2 menopausal years. I had all kind of symptoms and injuries (baker cysts, shoulder impingement, 3 day-lasting migraines....the list would never stop) but now, since I am on HRT replacing the missing hormones since 6 months, I am slowly getting back on track. I gained 10 kg in 7 years, 7 years ago I had a bodyfat percentage of 16 and today 26%. But since 2024 I am on my way with new energy, motivation and the plan to get rid of the surplus kilos and get in my best shape again. Thank you for supporting us women on our journey. I am on fire-also because of your videos.
I've been looking at different videos and happy I came across this one because I am 52 and need to get my body in order. Your story is giving me hope that I can get healthy after menopause and after age 50. Thank you.
I’m 49 and am almost finished with perimenopause. Seems like things changed over night with the hormone changes. I need a fitness regimen so bad. I’m struggling with motivation. I will keep watching you. Thank you.
You are an amazing person. Thanks so much for sharing your journey. What a success! I have been on a journey of health for years also. I am a 52 year old weight lifter. I am overweight and have a 24% body fat. I have not been able to lower my weight significantly ever. I have tried numerous times. I am going to try again following your five tips. My biggest problem is that I believe I was eating too little of healthy foods and then I would binge eat. Thank you again…what you have shared is very helpful!
You are such an inspiration to me. I just turned 50, and went years without going to the gym since I’ve had an eating disorder (or as they say these days “intermit fasting” for days) and had a slender physique but at my age the fat is shifting all over and I’m now steady at the gym. Thank you! Also caution to those that fast the weight packs on hard once you start eating regularly again.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, I can only imagine how difficult it was but I feel so amazed how you turn your life around, you are such a winner ! ❤️
Thank you for your story! I loved everything you had to say. I'm 49 and working towards a more leaner and healthier me. I stopped doing crossfit About 6 months ago because my fat percentage kept on increasing. I was always eating in a deficit. So now I have a personal Trainer and building muscle. ❤
Hi Melissa. Thank you for your sharing your fitness journey. Very inspiring. I am currently working towards a fitness show. Something I have always wanted to do. So at 53… I decided, now or never. As part of my morning routine. I watch your videos to help keep me motivated. Thanks so much!!🙏🏼💕💪
I sooooo love how you explain things. I’ll be 45 in a few weeks and have worked out on and off my whole life. Im just starting to take my fitness journey seriously. My biggest struggle is eating, most times I’m not hungry, and I don’t eat meat,however I do now realize just working out isn’t going to cut it, I also need to eat correctly in order to get results. Thanks so much for the content you produce, it’s so helpful ❤
Your videos are always just at the right time of what I need to hear! Thank you for the motivation and I will definitely be listening to this video anytime I feel like giving up ❤
Thanks so much for taking the time to show us the tools that we need to get to our goals. I have been doing the OMAD(one meal a day) fasting and lost 51lbs and need to get another 10lbs off but have found it very hard. I guess the closer you get to where you need to be is the hardest. So this will be my next faze to my journey. Thanks so much and God Bless.
Also, jealous of your pull ups! I can't even do one! I've seen lots of videos on how to do them but not on any training that helps or leads up to completing your 1st one.
New subbie from 🇯🇲💯❣️. You are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I will be 50 in November. I exercise, but I want to start lifting weights. Will watch all your videos this weekend, as Jamaica is under lockdown for the next three week. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇯🇲. I walk every morning....5-6 miles. Great tips.
My concerns are, I'm not trying to be a competitor, just a 59 year old that wants to build muscle and have a flat toned stomach area. One of the things I've always struggled with us how to measure macros in food. I have FitPal and it gave me percentages etc but I could never translate it into real food?!!! Can you do a video on how to translate it?
Call your local gym and ask for a personal trainer or nutritionist that can walk you through the process. It is very easy after someone showed you and with practice.
Now that is discipline at its best 👌 👍 💯💪. I haven't been that lean in almost 30 years and I was considered malnourished then by my doctor at the age of 25. But I did not have the muscle either. I just was naturally skinny. But then the weight finally caught up with me in my 40s after going through so much stress in my marriage. So I totally understand what you may have gone through. I've been separated now since 2019 and feel at peace without him but there are still emotional scars that are left along with the weight that came from stress eating and menopause. However, you look great at every stage in your pictures. But I totally understand the mental of being satisfied with yourself. Keep doing what you do for yourself and keep inspiring others. I know you have definitely inspired me 💯💖
Thanks for the inspiration! I'm going on a fitness/weight loss journey in 2021. I'm 56 and a bit worried but you've inspired me to get started. Can't wait for this COVID lockdown to be over so I can get a trainer and get in the gym!
Thanks for the feedback. You don't need to wait for the gyms to open. You can workout from home (I did this for 5 months of 2020) . Also did you know I run programs to enable you to do just that? One of them is a one to one coaching program. Have a look at this link melissaneill.com/social/
@@MelissaNeill, thanks for the reply. No, I did not know you offer one-on-one coaching. I'll check out the link you've provided. Thanks for that! I started last week doing yoga to get my body moving again. I'll move on to HIIT workouts soon. I will need a trainer when I get into lifting weights. I'm prone to neck, upper and lower back pain/injuries so I'll need to work with a trainer to make sure I'm lifting properly. I've downloaded your meal plan. I do need to lose 20lbs and plan to do so over the next few months. Thanks again for the inspo!!!! You look amazing!!
That's why I started on my fitness Journey too, huge break up after years of marriage! I still go to the gym regularly, but I've just discovered Motivational Melissa, and will be following her incredible videos! I'm 62, I exercise a lot, but my body does not look like hers!
I've always struggled with my weight. I calculated I'm eating around 3000 calories on average. My plan is slowly cutting down: 1 month = 2750 calories, 2 month= 2500 cal, 3rd month= 2250 cal 4th month= 2000 cal until I get to 1500 cal. I'm doing it this way because I don't want to shock my body too much and want to make sure this is sustainable. Unfortunately I have a condition where my vocal cords close and therefore it affects oxygen intake so I'm not sure if I can't lift heavy as I tend to notice my vocal cords close. My vocal cords allow me to walk and run if I breath a certain way (or so my medical specialist said but seemed lost when I asked about weight lifting). So I have to focus on food only. I hope I can attain my goal: Losing 80-85lbs. Every time I've lost weight I always have loose skin with fat. My goal is to be lean and only have lose skin (not competitive lean but you get the idea). You are right about mindset too. I don't trust my own. So I'm trying something I've never tried before. I'm a baby believer in Christ, so I'm lifting this up to Him because he knows I've struggled with this my entire life. Only He knows me better than myself, and He is telling that it's okay. That I don't need to go to food to find comfort. I don't need to use food as a pacifier to help me deal with the hurt in my life. In the end, this momentary pleasure of eating without being hungry is a lie because it can bring disease and it makes my selfishness in comfort seeking grow. Is he not enough for me? Is his death on the cross not enough proof he loves me and dispel all the hurt in my life? I pray for a holy change in my mind to not only accomplish permanent weight loss but also His purpose for me ✝️💕 Merry Christmas and subscribed ☃️
@@Liz-ic6jb 3000-2750= 250, 2750-2500=250 and so on. My goal is to teach my body letting go of food I don't need without shocking it. It's more about changing my mind. I have time for weight loss😃
Do u have a workout plan for us to follow to get those kinds of results after 40? I’m 48 and I’d be happy with 1/3 of what u achieved with weight loss and muscle definition. Please let us know how much it costs and how to access. You’re a beautiful inspiration!!!!! I also got deep into the physical thing when my marriage went dead and now that we’re getting divorced I’ve progressively become more and more driven! It’s a life saver for me mentally. I can’t go a day without anything and when I do, I just don’t feel good. 🙏🙏🙏
I've stopped having my once a week treat and I think I might make it a monthly one instead. I've upped my protein and started weighing and logging food. Weigh in tomorrow, so I'm hoping to have lost a little. Thanks for all your suggestions 🥰
I am also on a weightloss, shredding too! I am following the Primal lifestyle By Mark Sisson. I have lost 10lbs and 2.5“ in my natural waist. Love your content too.
I’ve denied it, but I think that I have been depressed for a very long time. I have eaten my feelings for sometime now. I was fit until my mid forties and then let myself go.
Find your videos so inspiring. I’ve had a lightbulb moment watching you and I’m feeling really positive about the journey I’m going to take towards a healthier fitter lifestyle. I’ve always said the mind is the most powerful tool we are born with and this is something you always mention. You look brilliant and your level of commitment and determination is amazing. Looking forward to playing catch up with all your vlogs. And thank you 🤗🤗🤗
I found you on TikTok and I absolutely love ❤️ your content. I’m always cold and never thought about cold and being lean having effect, definitely doing some research 🧐 on that. I struggle with weight issues my whole life, up and down, up and down. Then, I took a another route which is still a struggle and now trying to maintain in my 40’s is even harder. Love the strategies you provide in keeping balance especially mental mindset and having enough protein, which I try to focus on daily. Thank you for sharing 😊👍.
Wow. I tried CrossFit and I couldn’t do it mentally. I was in a class of 20 something year olds and I was always the last one done. Even thou they were very nice and encouraging I couldn’t get out of my head that I was bring them down. That’s why weights are so much more fun for me. Im only competing with myself.
You Look Amazing But Like You Said You Had Been Training Since A Long Time Since Your 40's At 52 You Already Have The Form Stamina Etc That's The Most Important The Journey And Consistency After You Lost The Weight To Preserve it!
You come across very real and great to hear your journey you are a proper Inspiration! Thank you for sharing. I'm 48 and have recently had an accident that has stopped my usual exercise and peri menopause isn't doing me any favours....but looking to get back to weights but it's defo the nutrition that sounds so vital...thank you for sharing your experiences.
Melissa - thank you so much for being so vulnerable and tell your story. You mentioned all the things you did to get competition ready however I have to believe you also hired a coach. How else could you have figured out how to do all of the things you needed to do in a six month time frame? Who was your coach? Do you do 1:1 training now or only your programs?
"Having a good mindset and self belief" is key...thank you for all the guidance in living a healthy lifestyle. I'm also 5'3 in height, weighing @ 143 lbs. I would like to loose about 10 lbs. to look a bit more lean. My overall goal is to live a healthy lifestyle and age gracefully. THANK YOU so much for sharing your journey!!! Very inspiring
You motivated me to start strength training. I started it seriously 2weeks ago. Still struggling with consistency,but I will get there. I am 91kg,want to drop to at least 85kgs and reduce gradually. Thanks melissa
Just listing to you gives me a feeling of hope a feeling that I can do this! You are Amazing and Beatiful. Thank you for all you teach. you are my inspriration. and I'm Thanking you again in advance because when I get there you will know.
Ah thank you, I like to get a little lean recently I lost 15 pounds! I work out but I always wanted to know how is it that girls acquire this body! II’m 58 I weight 135 5’2 I feel great and strong but I want to be lean! This video helped me to make some changes! Thank you!
Just found your RUclips channel and loving it 🥰. It’s like having a friend with shared interests who’s happy to share the benefits of their experience. Thank you Melissa 😊
you look awesome Melissa and I love the fitness field and one of my dreams was to do a fitness competition. I love lifting weights but have gained some weight in my belly your story sounds like mine.Thank you for your inspiration your beautiful I'm over 50... ♥️.
Here's a link to my fitness and weight loss programs for women over 40: melissaneill.com/social
Melissa , I noticed that you may have an umbilical hernia.... how do you work on your belly in that case ?
Please don't get mad at me for saying this because I am a man and don't mean any disrespect, but you have a nice ass on you. You are a beautiful woman.
Thank you so much Ms. Neill!
Melissa, thank you so much for sharing your experience with your weight loss journey. It sounds so much like mine, regarding the intermittent fasting, lowering my calorie intake and binging on the weekends. Yea I didn’t realize how much it was hurting my health and my weight loss. I was actually working against my progress! Today is the 5 of July ‘22 on my and I’m going to begin having breakfast that incorporates protein and carbs and focus on strength training and I will send pictures later on my progress! Thanks again! I’m actually excited about this!
1. Lift heavy. Progressive overload
2. Calorie deficit
3. No overindulgent cheat meals
4. Cardio
5. Mindset. No self doubt
you got this 👏🏽💪🏽
Something in how this woman talks makes you to run, get weights and start training. Also it makes you believe that everything is possible even after 50
Yes so much more enigmatic than others
Exactly! 🙌
I felt thesame way too
OMG this is exactly what I have just gone through and the reason why I want to get fit as a way to recover from the trauma of my relationship breakdown and the betrayal that was involved. I am 44 and my ex left for someone 26. I want to feel strong mentally and physically and I want to feel better in my body. Your journey is inspiring! 💪💜🙂
I'm glad you found it inspiring.
I am 41 and in this same boat. I want to be mentally fit.
@@MelissaNeill your ex loss! The 26 year old will dump him one day.
you will come back stronger..dont give up
@@lori6616 thank you for your comment I so needed to hear this today. 💜🙏🙂
-Lift heavy weights
5-6 days a week
-1 hr generally not to exceed 15 extra min
-Always challenging the workout, more reps, heavier weight , etc,,,
-Calorie deficit/ macros higher protein
-Carbs : yes
-Non weight lifting days less 50 grams carbs
-figure out if you can handle cheat meals , she eliminated
-If you can’t, then she suggested do it less often such as alternate weeks,,
-Cardio: one hour a week start
1 hour a day , fasted in the morning Then after weights an additional 30 min
-❤️mindset - get rid of self doubt
Same happened to me at 25 . My divorce started me on a fitness journey. I had a trainer and I got into weight lifting. I felt amazing. At 62 and still working out mainly running and some weights. I’m trying to get re motivated to get back into more weight lifting again.
Let's talk about her transparency. Respect
Who else is watching this instead of working out? 😂
Sadly i completely agree...but i did 10 minutes of exercise after watching a few of her videos so i know this is the right path. If i can do 15 mins tomorrow i am on the right path. Stay true to you. I was told to love yourself is the greatest love of all so when real love comes along you will know what it feels like.
I listened to an hour one while working out, she is inspiring.
Im watching this AFTER a workout 😉. And learn how i can lose some extra weight/ fat.
Gosh ... ur sculpt ur body nice! 👏
And really treu is that u have to set u mind to it!
And i don't want to be to lean is not really what my goal is.
I also wanne take pic's so i can see the journey i take.
Like ur said its not really comfortabele.
Im already on the way for having a toned body at the age of 58.
Only my back , hips and belly...that fat has to go.
U doing a great job !
My respect 👏👍
Ha! On the floor at the gym watching.
Just your lazy ass
This woman is absolutely beautiful.
Her story and situation gives me much inspiration to work towards a healthy body like hers when or if I reach the age of 50.
Thank you for sharing with us.
I want to just cry now. Thank you so much for this talk. I am widowed since I turned 50 and now 5 years down the line and I am still in a deflated place. My mindset is what needs the change and I am trying everyday. You are inspiring me.
Hang in there! I hope everything gets better. ❤️
God is so good. I asked for help because I was struggling, and you showed up in my feed. Exactly what I needed on a few fronts. Thank you!
“An absolute animal” on cheat day sounds just like me. I’m cutting it to one cheat meal on alternating weekends now. I’m starting your beginners program next week once all of my WOD bands arrive. That meal plan and recipes are robust. 👏🏿
Bless you and sending hugs from Australia.🇦🇺🙏🙏🙏
With regular exercise and a heathy lifestyle is truly the fountain of youth. She looks better than some women half her age.
Thank god I have found your channel. 56 year old hypothyroid ex nurse here 😂. Maintaining weight 🤬. Resistance work since September. Am stepping up my protein and am increasing weights generally most sessions. Only did my first deadlift on Monday. Loving your channel 😻
I appreciate the authentic way you addressed the negative impact of your marriage while protecting your kids. I’ve been trying to figure out how to do this, and now have your brilliant example. Thank you!
Hi, I'm so glad I found you. I'm over 40 and it been sooo hard to lose weight.
Just booked your 8 week challenge. I’m absolutely broken right now. 51 and worst breakup of my life, I can’t even get up, can hardly leave the house - I put 4 stone on from years of abuse. I know I need to do this even if I cry all the way through
, just been binging your channel in preparation and I’m so connected to your reasons for your journey. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤
You can do this! ❤️
I am a man over fit and your workouts are brilliant I do them to and wow I'm so tired after them. So keep going you are an inspiration to me and many others you recharge our bodies so keep going and big respect
So glad I found you. I'm 50 and struggling more than ever to lose weight especially with so much conflicting advice! I love the way you explain everything in detail and slowly so I can absorb it. Keep up the good work!Xx
I used to love CrossFit! I had stroke when I was 48, I was fit/ healthy no risk factors. Since I’ve gained a lot of fat going from about 145 to 190 😞 So now I’m struggling to loose fat and can’t exercise like I used to at 53. You look amazing 🤩💪🏽
Thank you for your candor. I was divorced at 50 after 25 years of marriage and I can relate to you100%.
Your the only person that I actually enjoy listening and watching.
Thank you for sharing your story ❤..
I also had 2 bad break ups ..left with my son to bring up alone ..he has autism and needs extra support..
At the age of 49 I started my weight training and at the age of 50 I am a newly qualified PT ..
Be strong 💪 and break ups happen for a reason ...it made me what I am today 😊
You are very inspiring , you look amazing ! First time I seen your Chanel
I’m 55, and VERY inspired Melissa! Thanks so much and you have a new fan! 🙏🏽💪🏽🤩
You are so welcome!
Damn, I'm 130 and I'm trying to get to 120. I'm a Cardio bunny 🐰 need to change my mindset about weight lifting 💪🏽
Yes this is me too (cardio)
It is very much a mind shift and listening to what your body needs and responds to at the age/stage that you're at.
Small improvements, awareness, consistency over time = results/looking after yourself for the long term🙃
I’m so glad that I stumbled across your channel. I’m trying to get fit after putting my career ahead of my health. Very nice to hear women 40 plus getting into superb shape! New subbie!
Thank you and I am glad you find these videos helpful. I am truly grateful that I can help other women like me 🙏
Wow I love listening to you. I'm 45 because a PT for online at 41. But suffering terrible will belly bloating or hormonal belly this is incredible. thank u Melissa and u look great x
Melissa has got such a lovely way of speaking. Just found this video. I don’t know if I can do it but she’s inspiring ❤️
Thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing this experience. I’m 45 and doing more weights in my workouts. I keep my mind fixed on feeling physically stronger. I struggled for a few years weighing 73-78 kgs comfort eating during lockdown. I attempted fitness and never saw any results until 2022 when I revamped my nutrition. I hit the gym doing both cardio and weights. I’m now down to 67kgs
I've really let myself go. Mental fatigue and injuries have not been helpful. I probably have about 60 to lose before I caould even think about attempting a bikini figure, but your sunny disposition and can do attitude is giving me hope! I'm (49) learning so much about what my body is going through and how to help that, also. Thank you!
I LOVE the way you explain: clear, well paced, to the point. Let me tell you, I ADMIRE YOU! What a WOMAN!!! I believe many of us identify ourselves with you. Many of have experienced that same trauma. But you are INSPIRATION and great MOTIVATOR and support. What a BEAUTIFUL woman you are. If I was there I would hug you. I will try what you are doing . Thanks for sharing what you do and your STORY. 💕💕💕
Thank you for this advice! I'm 42 and been working out all my life but not hitting my goals. You are an inspiration! Very helpful!
You are so welcome!
I really enjoyed your video. Such good information. Just turned 50 this year and I’ve never had weight around the middle and I’m fighting that now!
Thank you keep fighting and never give up Michelle. It’s a more challenging as we get older but definitely doable 😁👍🏽💪🏽
Oh gosh me too! Size 6 to a size 10 with menobelly and got stay puff marshmallow man soft 😒
Back to the gym as of today!
Absolutely love your passion and energy, dear Melissa. You do a fantastic job!!! I am 51 and I went trough hell the last 2 menopausal years. I had all kind of symptoms and injuries (baker cysts, shoulder impingement, 3 day-lasting migraines....the list would never stop) but now, since I am on HRT replacing the missing hormones since 6 months, I am slowly getting back on track. I gained 10 kg in 7 years, 7 years ago I had a bodyfat percentage of 16 and today 26%. But since 2024 I am on my way with new energy, motivation and the plan to get rid of the surplus kilos and get in my best shape again. Thank you for supporting us women on our journey. I am on fire-also because of your videos.
Hang in there! I hope everything gets better. 🤗
Very inspirational! Just when I thought 36 was old, you made me realize I was being a bit dramatic and hard on myself. Age trey is nothing but nunber
Thanks for sharing your story, it’s inspiring and gives me hope as a 50+ guy.
I’m so glad ❤️ you got this
It happened to me at 51 so I know where you all are coming from …..I lift cos i need to feel strong and I do it even with M.E. So keep going everyone
I've been looking at different videos and happy I came across this one because I am 52 and need to get my body in order. Your story is giving me hope that I can get healthy after menopause and after age 50. Thank you.
Yes you can do it! :) You're welcome!
I’m 49 and am almost finished with perimenopause. Seems like things changed over night with the hormone changes.
I need a fitness regimen so bad. I’m struggling with motivation. I will keep watching you. Thank you.
You are an amazing person. Thanks so much for sharing your journey. What a success!
I have been on a journey of health for years also. I am a 52 year old weight lifter. I am overweight and have a 24% body fat. I have not been able to lower my weight significantly ever. I have tried numerous times. I am going to try again following your five tips. My biggest problem is that I believe I was eating too little of healthy foods and then I would binge eat. Thank you again…what you have shared is very helpful!
You are such an inspiration to me. I just turned 50, and went years without going to the gym since I’ve had an eating disorder (or as they say these days “intermit fasting” for days) and had a slender physique but at my age the fat is shifting all over and I’m now steady at the gym. Thank you! Also caution to those that fast the weight packs on hard once you start eating regularly again.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, I can only imagine how difficult it was but I feel so amazed how you turn your life around, you are such a winner ! ❤️
Thank you for your story! I loved everything you had to say. I'm 49 and working towards a more leaner and healthier me. I stopped doing crossfit About 6 months ago because my fat percentage kept on increasing. I was always eating in a deficit. So now I have a personal Trainer and building muscle. ❤
So inspiring thank you! ⭐️ I’ve hung up a dress I want to fit into up so i can see my goal.
You can do it!
Hi Melissa. Thank you for your sharing your fitness journey. Very inspiring. I am currently working towards a fitness show. Something I have always wanted to do. So at 53… I decided, now or never. As part of my morning routine. I watch your videos to help keep me motivated. Thanks so much!!🙏🏼💕💪
You can do it!
Thank you for the motivation. I'm almost two months into my health journey, and really do feel the mental fatigue quite often.
I sooooo love how you explain things. I’ll be 45 in a few weeks and have worked out on and off my whole life. Im just starting to take my fitness journey seriously. My biggest struggle is eating, most times I’m not hungry, and I don’t eat meat,however I do now realize just working out isn’t going to cut it, I also need to eat correctly in order to get results. Thanks so much for the content you produce, it’s so helpful ❤
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Your videos are always just at the right time of what I need to hear! Thank you for the motivation and I will definitely be listening to this video anytime I feel like giving up ❤
I'm glad. 🤗🤗
Love your channel you inspire me.
Thank you Rita. I started making videos here as I LOVE to inspire other women like me.
that's shows such strength mentally and physically go you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!you are so beautiful.
I love your humility and the love that you show to all of us. Thank you for your videos! ❤️
Always a pleasure!
Thanks so much for taking the time to show us the tools that we need to get to our goals. I have been doing the OMAD(one meal a day) fasting and lost 51lbs and need to get another 10lbs off but have found it very hard. I guess the closer you get to where you need to be is the hardest. So this will be my next faze to my journey. Thanks so much and God Bless.
Wow! Thank you for sharing your background and journey! Mindset is really important in helping in all areas of life.
It really is!
You are so powerful and inspiring... So much gratitude to you.
Also, jealous of your pull ups! I can't even do one! I've seen lots of videos on how to do them but not on any training that helps or leads up to completing your 1st one.
So sweet of you to share your personal struggles....thank you.
Yessss exercise for 12wks has been shown to be as effective as some antidepressant medications for mild and mid depression 🙌🏾
Thanks so much Melissa for making this understandable and not such a headache to figure out. I'm loving your 12 week program!
Hello Melissa, nice to have been recommended your channel
New subbie from 🇯🇲💯❣️. You are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I will be 50 in November. I exercise, but I want to start lifting weights. Will watch all your videos this weekend, as Jamaica is under lockdown for the next three week. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇯🇲. I walk every morning....5-6 miles. Great tips.
My concerns are, I'm not trying to be a competitor, just a 59 year old that wants to build muscle and have a flat toned stomach area. One of the things I've always struggled with us how to measure macros in food. I have FitPal and it gave me percentages etc but I could never translate it into real food?!!! Can you do a video on how to translate it?
She has advised approx. 35% protein 35% carbs and 30% fats
I am in the same boat. Percentages do me no good!!!
Call your local gym and ask for a personal trainer or nutritionist that can walk you through the process. It is very easy after someone showed you and with practice.
There is a macro calculator online ..put in your details and it will give you your percentage 😊
Great video and helpful information!😊👍🏾. I will definitely try it since I am over 40. You are very motivating! Thank you!
Now that is discipline at its best 👌 👍 💯💪.
I haven't been that lean in almost 30 years and I was considered malnourished then by my doctor at the age of 25. But I did not have the muscle either. I just was naturally skinny. But then the weight finally caught up with me in my 40s after going through so much stress in my marriage. So I totally understand what you may have gone through.
I've been separated now since 2019 and feel at peace without him but there are still emotional scars that are left along with the weight that came from stress eating and menopause.
However, you look great at every stage in your pictures. But I totally understand the mental of being satisfied with yourself.
Keep doing what you do for yourself and keep inspiring others.
I know you have definitely inspired me 💯💖
Thanks for the inspiration! I'm going on a fitness/weight loss journey in 2021. I'm 56 and a bit worried but you've inspired me to get started. Can't wait for this COVID lockdown to be over so I can get a trainer and get in the gym!
Thanks for the feedback. You don't need to wait for the gyms to open. You can workout from home (I did this for 5 months of 2020) . Also did you know I run programs to enable you to do just that? One of them is a one to one coaching program. Have a look at this link melissaneill.com/social/
@@MelissaNeill, thanks for the reply. No, I did not know you offer one-on-one coaching. I'll check out the link you've provided. Thanks for that! I started last week doing yoga to get my body moving again. I'll move on to HIIT workouts soon. I will need a trainer when I get into lifting weights. I'm prone to neck, upper and lower back pain/injuries so I'll need to work with a trainer to make sure I'm lifting properly. I've downloaded your meal plan. I do need to lose 20lbs and plan to do so over the next few months. Thanks again for the inspo!!!! You look amazing!!
I respect your honesty and most of us can identify….congrats and God Bless!
I am.absolutely inspired by your content. I am going through perimenopause and you offer REAL advice❤ thanks
That's why I started on my fitness Journey too, huge break up after years of marriage! I still go to the gym regularly, but I've just discovered Motivational Melissa, and will be following her incredible videos! I'm 62, I exercise a lot, but my body does not look like hers!
You got this!
Dear Melissa I’m proud of you thank you for your story and advices. ❤
I've always struggled with my weight. I calculated I'm eating around 3000 calories on average. My plan is slowly cutting down: 1 month = 2750 calories, 2 month= 2500 cal, 3rd month= 2250 cal 4th month= 2000 cal until I get to 1500 cal. I'm doing it this way because I don't want to shock my body too much and want to make sure this is sustainable. Unfortunately I have a condition where my vocal cords close and therefore it affects oxygen intake so I'm not sure if I can't lift heavy as I tend to notice my vocal cords close. My vocal cords allow me to walk and run if I breath a certain way (or so my medical specialist said but seemed lost when I asked about weight lifting). So I have to focus on food only. I hope I can attain my goal: Losing 80-85lbs. Every time I've lost weight I always have loose skin with fat. My goal is to be lean and only have lose skin (not competitive lean but you get the idea). You are right about mindset too. I don't trust my own. So I'm trying something I've never tried before. I'm a baby believer in Christ, so I'm lifting this up to Him because he knows I've struggled with this my entire life. Only He knows me better than myself, and He is telling that it's okay. That I don't need to go to food to find comfort. I don't need to use food as a pacifier to help me deal with the hurt in my life. In the end, this momentary pleasure of eating without being hungry is a lie because it can bring disease and it makes my selfishness in comfort seeking grow. Is he not enough for me? Is his death on the cross not enough proof he loves me and dispel all the hurt in my life? I pray for a holy change in my mind to not only accomplish permanent weight loss but also His purpose for me ✝️💕 Merry Christmas and subscribed ☃️
50 calorie reduction is literally nothing. 500 calorie reduction off the bat will start to change your body.
@@Liz-ic6jb 3000-2750= 250, 2750-2500=250 and so on. My goal is to teach my body letting go of food I don't need without shocking it. It's more about changing my mind. I have time for weight loss😃
Do u have a workout plan for us to follow to get those kinds of results after 40? I’m 48 and I’d be happy with 1/3 of what u achieved with weight loss and muscle definition. Please let us know how much it costs and how to access. You’re a beautiful inspiration!!!!! I also got deep into the physical thing when my marriage went dead and now that we’re getting divorced I’ve progressively become more and more driven! It’s a life saver for me mentally. I can’t go a day without anything and when I do, I just don’t feel good. 🙏🙏🙏
I've stopped having my once a week treat and I think I might make it a monthly one instead. I've upped my protein and started weighing and logging food. Weigh in tomorrow, so I'm hoping to have lost a little. Thanks for all your suggestions 🥰
I am also on a weightloss, shredding too! I am following the Primal lifestyle
By Mark Sisson. I have lost 10lbs and 2.5“ in my natural waist. Love your content too.
I can relate to the cheat meal mindset. It’s best for me to take them completely out.
you got this
I’ve denied it, but I think that I have been depressed for a very long time. I have eaten my feelings for sometime now. I was fit until my mid forties and then let myself go.
And you hold all the power to change the course...you go!
you and millions and millions
Melissa, thank you for sharing your story. I really enjoy your videos and am using them in my journey to being in the best shape of my life at age 53.
Thanks Tracy I am so glad I have inspired you keep up the good work!
Find your videos so inspiring. I’ve had a lightbulb moment watching you and I’m feeling really positive about the journey I’m going to take towards a healthier fitter lifestyle. I’ve always said the mind is the most powerful tool we are born with and this is something you always mention. You look brilliant and your level of commitment and determination is amazing. Looking forward to playing catch up with all your vlogs. And thank you 🤗🤗🤗
I had to keep pausing this and go and do something else as I didn’t want it to finish. 😍
I found you on TikTok and I absolutely love ❤️ your content. I’m always cold and never thought about cold and being lean having effect, definitely doing some research 🧐 on that. I struggle with weight issues my whole life, up and down, up and down. Then, I took a another route which is still a struggle and now trying to maintain in my 40’s is even harder. Love the strategies you provide in keeping balance especially mental mindset and having enough protein, which I try to focus on daily. Thank you for sharing 😊👍.
Thank you!😀
Wow. I tried CrossFit and I couldn’t do it mentally. I was in a class of 20 something year olds and I was always the last one done. Even thou they were very nice and encouraging I couldn’t get out of my head that I was bring them down. That’s why weights are so much more fun for me. Im only competing with myself.
You Look Amazing But Like You Said You Had Been Training Since A Long Time Since Your 40's At 52 You Already Have The Form Stamina Etc That's The Most Important The Journey And Consistency After You Lost The Weight To Preserve it!
So happy to find you. Definitely going to do more weight training. My body changed when I trained for and ran a marathon. Need my definition back!
You come across very real and great to hear your journey you are a proper Inspiration! Thank you for sharing. I'm 48 and have recently had an accident that has stopped my usual exercise and peri menopause isn't doing me any favours....but looking to get back to weights but it's defo the nutrition that sounds so vital...thank you for sharing your experiences.
At least you are on the journey. You did well.
Thank you so much Melissa, my confidence has been boosted..I can do it!
You can do it!
If you want to find out a bit more about how I get lean here's a what I eat in a day ruclips.net/video/KbCnC_dgNms/видео.html
You’re never over the hill......you‘ve just had a peek of the view ahead!
Awesome journey I want to start don’t where to start before NOW.
You are an inspiration. Thank you for your story and for your tips.
Thanks for watching!
Melissa - thank you so much for being so vulnerable and tell your story. You mentioned all the things you did to get competition ready however I have to believe you also hired a coach. How else could you have figured out how to do all of the things you needed to do in a six month time frame? Who was your coach? Do you do 1:1 training now or only your programs?
"Having a good mindset and self belief" is key...thank you for all the guidance in living a healthy lifestyle. I'm also 5'3 in height, weighing @ 143 lbs. I would like to loose about 10 lbs. to look a bit more lean. My overall goal is to live a healthy lifestyle and age gracefully. THANK YOU so much for sharing your journey!!! Very inspiring
I’m turning 50 on Friday I have to get in shape lost 35lbs on Keto but I never work out so I really need this
Fam. Love it. ❤ you are so real and relatable, like a bestie. Thanks for sharing, such an inspiration.
You motivated me to start strength training. I started it seriously 2weeks ago. Still struggling with consistency,but I will get there. I am 91kg,want to drop to at least 85kgs and reduce gradually. Thanks melissa
Just listing to you gives me a feeling of hope a feeling that I can do this! You are Amazing and Beatiful. Thank you for all you teach. you are my inspriration. and I'm Thanking you again in advance because when I get there you will know.
As a man thinks so is he...thank you! Mindset is the key!
Ah thank you, I like to get a little lean recently I lost 15 pounds! I work out but I always wanted to know how is it that girls acquire this body! II’m 58 I weight 135 5’2 I feel great and strong but I want to be lean! This video helped me to make some changes! Thank you!
Just found your RUclips channel and loving it 🥰. It’s like having a friend with shared interests who’s happy to share the benefits of their experience. Thank you Melissa 😊
you look awesome Melissa and I love the fitness field and one of my dreams was to do a fitness competition. I love lifting weights but have gained some weight in my belly your story sounds like mine.Thank you for your inspiration your beautiful I'm over 50... ♥️.
You’re amazing. I’m so glad I’ve found your channel.
I love your channel...and appreciate your information and honesty🙏
So nice of you
Absolutely beautiful. I'm DEFINITELY inspired to keep going. 😊
You can do it!