I took food prep to a whole new level. It's my busy season and I started eating fast food. Day three of fast food I decided to take off and cook. I've worked to hard to sabotage myself. I cooked all day. I now have three meals a day for 7 days frozen and in to go containers. Then I have a months worth of veggies and a month of meat cooked and frozen individual servings. Food prep for next week will just be pulling 14 packs of meat and 28 veggies. 7 breakfast items. It was a lot of work but it won't be anymore. It will be easy to cook a few things up and throw in freezer. Now I have healthy, high protein food no matter how busy or tired I am. It has helped me tremendously!
I hope more people start clicking like and subscribing because what you are teaching is GOLD. As a female aged 42, cutting calories worked... until it didn't (was below 1200 per day... was counting on MyFitnessPal... high healthy fat, low carb, low protein) My body adjusted.. I started gaining fat again and couldnt cut any lower... had no energy. I started reading and researching... adding weights in... now am trying to teach my body to handle an increase calories and carbs again. You are awesome and look amazing, and I'm thankful for all of your lessons and insight! 🏋♀️❤
@@mbg5098 gosh that's a good question... because I'd been on that type of diet about 8 months consistently at that point I figured out what was happening... I think I got atrached to the fact it had worked previously, and really just didn't feel like making anymore health adjustments at that point... I was exhausted, and scared that if I made any change at all, all of the weight I'd lost would come flooding back. It wasn't until I cried... complained, beat myself up, and then got angry and started reading and researching more that I came across videos like this, ... and also Sal Di Stefano... various sources... learned about how great the body actually is at adjusting to low calories (so starving myself further was just hurting me, amd wasn't gonna help me cut fat anymore... I was just messing my metabolism up more after already having messed it up some), learned about things like carb and calorie confusion to keep the body in fat burning mode, and weight training.. which I hadnt done since I was a teen .. so was a bit daunting at first. It's all coming along a little slower than the initial efforts of cutting calories, but seems to be effectively reversing the issues I was running into. To answer your initial question... if I had to guess... since I was in denial I was having an issue at first... maybe 6 to 8 months. To help me adjust, I did purchase the myFitnessPal plan that allows me to set different daily carb and macros goals, so I could track my calorie confusion and macros goals.... I felt I needed that crutch though. I know that might not be recommended by the author of these videos.. I'm not sure... but I am doing that in addition to many of the things she is teaching... I have stopped gaining fat so far, and am really looking good gaining muscle. I don't weigh myself as often... I've found it to be misleading while I'm trying to gain muscle. Hope this helps! Sorry I wrote a book lol
I’m 48 and you just described exactly what I’ve been doing the last couple of years. I’ve been weight training and adding calories slowly. So far so good. Thanks to Melissa we are learning and doing better.
Ive gained about 55 pounds during menopause. Ive tried everything and nothing has helped. I now have high blood pressure and close to being type 2 diabetic. I need to do something different to get rid of this health debilitating weight!!
I have found the holy grail of figuring myself out at 48!! Bless you and bless your videos! Thank you for the details and explanations of it all in your videos.
Excellently presented and wonderfully complete presentation of a rational weight-and-fitness plan! How I wish I could have found this out 20 years ago. Thank you for being no-nonsense and a dazzling model of your diet lifestyle.
Definitely really annoying how the belly is the first to come and last thing to go. Thank you sharing this very helpful information. Fortunately, I’ve been including fasting with success. Though I lift heavy weights on eating days and not fasting days. This is a transformation changer for me.💯❤️
I loved this video I found it so incredibly helpful I literally went step by step on my phone with you and did the carb calculator or calorie calculator and went to MyFitnessPal set up my goals wrote myself some notes and then went to your meal plan. I have been on a weight loss journey and know that I need to add in some weights and resistance training I am very out of shape and all of this makes me feel overwhelmed. My starting abilities are below what you demonstrate but I still feel empowered that I can start somewhere so thank you so much I so appreciate your open thorough forthrightness
Hi ❤ Melissa, I had just about given up trying to lose weight and I found this video. I am in menopause and I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I am doubly screwed. Your plan is the only one that makes sense so far in this crazy weight loss world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 😢 for being so generous with your time, knowledge and strategies. You are helping so many people. You are doing God's work. Your good Karma is bursting at the seams. A million stars for your efforts.
Thank you so so much. I've been training in the gym for the past 4 years 3 times a week and I've been doing it wrong. I'm hoping now that I'm on the right track.
This was such a useful video. Just the two tools that you showed and how to calculate your macros per day has saved me so much time, trying to figure this out on my own!
I see many peopled on utube doing long fasting, like 3 days or longer, I cannot do that i have to eat food because i get shakey and weak feeling. but i like the content that you have.
Hi Melissa, I love this video, thank you so much for the free guide, I have a question about the recommendation of yogurt, is to better to have full fat Greek yogurt over the non fat for calorie deficit
Mel, youve been such a great help in helping me to understand the mechanism of weight loss,fat vs muscle together with the appropriate exercise at the after menopause stage of life. My dear,it has been life changing,after all my efforts, I only got soft if not flabby,but now Im starting to see the effect since Ive stopped doing cardio and moved to more strenght training as well as increasing my protein intake. Your strategy is just great. Thanks a mil, and keep up your very instructive and helpful sharing.❤
One bodybuilder says to fuel the body, concentrating on protein while another says the only way to get ripped to be in calorie deficit. Both bodybuilders have zero fat therefore are great sources. How do we know who to believe when so many have conflicting information?
Yes that's correct. How many of people like these are based on scientific evidence. Carbs are not necessary for weight loss. It does not get converted to protein. Protein comes from amino acids. She has a good physique from genetics
Because body builders do both. Body builders go through a three phase cycle. Typically referred to as "bulking" Cycle one is a surplus of calories to grow as much muscle as they can, even if that means fat is gained. Cycle 2 is cutting calories. This allows them to lose any fat they have inadvertently gained. Their metabolism is high and with the extra muscle gained can lose weight a lot easier. Cycle 3 is considered a show body. This is typically where you will see their hard work on display. If they do body competitions they will even forego fluids and eating, fake tan exc to enhance. Both bodybuilders are correct, but unless you're familiar with the process it can seem counter to information. Hope this helps.
@@latifx3944 that’s some amazing information there! Seems like there is a general pattern for most people in a specific category that they should follow, but then there’s even more individualized program that a person should follow. I guess it depends on what your goals are. Most of us just wanna look decent in a bathing suit :-) and have some energy💛
0:19 THIS!! 😩 I had a hysterectomy, but was able to keep my ovaries. However, my weight shot up 22 pounds and it’s been stuck there. All the exercising and weight loss eating lifestyle that I used prior to my hysterectomy and order to lose weight. Does nothing now zilch it won’t move a ounce off the scale. I’m so frustrated and my OB/GYN knows nothing about this. She told me to eat less calories!!!!
I'm sorry to hear about your frustration. It can be really tough when you're facing challenges like this. It might be helpful to explore different approaches that could support your specific situation. Feel free to check out my programs at melissaneill.com/programs/ or email me at info@melissaneill.com if you have any questions or need guidance. Keep pushing forward-you've got this!
I have been struggling literally for years with stubborn belly fat. At 57 working out 3x a week with weights. Walking daily. Healthy eating of 1500 cals most days, I’m thinking I’m not getting enough calories in? It can’t be that I’m getting too many. I don’t starve myself, I just can’t take in that many calories. I just don’t have a big appetite. Yet I still have this unmovable belly! I’m just at a loss. I’m a fit person. After years of working out, I can see I’m toning in other areas. My belly just weighs me down literally. It’s so uncomfortable. Thinking of trying Berberine.
@@MelissaNeill I do make sure I challenge the muscle. At times I may go too heavy. The last rep is usually pretty hard, but with good form. I will watch the video again. Thank you
I’m wondering how the heck to get 145 grams of protein per day! I couldn’t lose weight and keep it off on anything but low carb/keto with intermittent fasting. My hard and fast rule is NO food after an early dinner…5 pm or so. I’m very near my goal weight, after having lost 40 pounds. I’m strength training regularly and feeling like FINALLY, after many years of low fat diets, I will be able to keep the weight off, as I am very satiated by meals of protein, fats and non starchy vegetables. I have my waistline back and am thrilled with how well I look and how much energy I have. Thank you for sharing your advice!!
I have gained 20 pounds I feel like overnight. I am in Menopause. I tried to do fasting, watching what I am eating. Do you have a meal plan you recommend? I need a visual :)
She was saying that you need a minimum of carbs to build muscle and muscle is what “fuels” the body and metabolism. I think she was referring to people that eliminate all carbs, But low carb is great .
Second comment, what is my issue if im eating high protein, lowering calories, upping my weight training and still not losing weight? Ive been at it for over a mth and seeing no difference. My measurements are even still the same. Not sure what im doing wrong
If you're not yet sure which program to start with, you can take our free Program Recommendation Quiz here: melissaneill.com/free-quiz/ The quiz only takes a few minutes and you will be asked certain questions regarding your workout and fitness activity so we can recommend the best program for you.
20 lb??????????!!!!!! 20 lb just for turning a certain age? It makes me so angry so unfair 😭 it shouldn't be this way nobody should gain weight just because they hit a certain age!!! But it sounds like there is hope A lot of us has spent our whole lives trying to get in shape ,, gaining 20 pounds just because of menopause which is something we don't choose is not fair ! I will continue to learn everything I can about menopause as scary terrifying and depressing as it sounds
It's not the age, it's the decrease in estrogen and other hormones. I use an over the counter cream to replace some of the estrogen (a bio-identical) and it's gotten rid of hot flashes for me. Another part of the weight gain is due to loss of muscle mass -- so the more you life weights or do body weight exercise like push ups and squats, the more muscle you can preserve -- and that will keep your metabolism running better. It's not just the age, it's a combo of things that happen as we age.
@@womanofacertainage5892 but it is about the age because these horrible things don't happen in the 20s and 30s they happened 40 and above , for me the weight gain is the worst unfair the muscle loss is also ridiculous too so what just because we're older now all of a sudden we don't need muscle anymore? It literally sounds like menopause is the body turning against itself 😭 I don't mean to sound whiny melodramatic crybaby but it is so upsetting and nobody warned us about this when we were in school learning about puberty why didn't they talk about menopause?? I remember when I first learned about puberty I was terrified of it, looking back puberty is a brisk walk in the park compared to menopause 😓 I do live a healthy lifestyle I exercise I'm always going to do everything I can but it's like I wish we didn't have to work this hard in the first place to protect our own bodies from its own self 😞
Hi Janine, I am so sorry to hear you had throat cancer. It’s important to consult with your healthcare provider or a nutritionist about your specific dietary needs after throat cancer. They can give you personalized advice based on your health status and recovery. Take care of yourself!
Melissa -- I find when I get enough protein, then my calories are too high -- I need to lose about 20 pounds so that won't get me where I need to go. Maybe I have the wrong attitude but I also need to like the food I eat. I know myself. I love good food (good = healthy, fresh, delicious) and I don't care a lot for protein powders, protein bars, etc. I'm also so so tired of counting calories and entering everything I eat into a calculator!! I know, I know -- I need to do that. But I'm so TIRED of that. I've been entering my food into trackers for 10+ years for all the good it's done me. I've been on a 1500 a cals a day eating for years on and off and after menopause, 1500 cals does NOT result in ANY weight loss for me. It truly does not. Any advice or thoughts?
Instead of losing weight I gained weight in muscle mass I'm a stone heavier than I was, as I was stuck in a loop hardly eating anything and putting weight on with every blip, my BMI is now 23 was 21 (I still wanted to lose weight as looked fat, but now I realise I just lacked muscle tone) it's changed my body composition but my clothes still fit, I can eat more without putting on fat and I follow the same principles as Melissa, protein first and whole foods, I also follow the glucose goddess hacks to stop blood sugar spikes, I'm just not weighing and tracking food, I'll never look as toned without doing this I know but overall it suits me better, focus on building muscle to change your body composition to more muscle that will burn more calories and this will burn the fat, I spent years dieting and not knowing all this and I wish someone had told me iny 20's what I know now that starving and yo yo dieting was useless and metabolism destroying!
You can increase your exercise and decrease your carbs. I don’t eat protein bars either, but I do maintain my weight. Aim for 10 k steps a day, and check your thyroid and your hormones, and don’t eat bread, etc as it doesn’t do anything to nourish your body, cut out sugar and decrease your serving size generally and inguarantee weight loss. 😊
Walk and try to get 10000 steps everyday.Keep your calorie counting focusing on getting enough protein. I’ve tried everything including strength training with a caloric deficit. I was hungry as I don’t know what after strength training, so it was hard to stay full . I didn’t like it. I now started walking “Everyday”. For an hour. Calorie counting and getting 8 hours of sleep. I lost 5 pounds in a month. I am not hungry after my walk. My plan is to get down to 140 pounds walking and do a caloric deficit. And then start lifting. Because from my experience. Lifting makes me bulky and I don’t like the BBL look I get. I am now 150.
The information sounds great but unfortunately for me it sounds like a lot of work counting calories macros etc.😢 But I know what you’re saying is true. Keep up the good work and by the way your body look fantastic. Wow
Thank you so much for this! I was struggling trying to find the correct formula for myself. I found that I was not eating nearly enough! I've been at a plateau for several months. Now I'm starting to gain a few pounds back and I'm freaking out!
If you weight (for example) 180 lbs - and you already have a goal weight in mind like 150 lbs, that would be the amount of protein in grams that you would intake daily. Which is 150g.
I have a hard time getting enough protein in. I currently weigh 280 lbs. I have about 50-75 g carbs, and 40-60 g protein. I generally have about 1200-1500 calories. How do I incorporate more protein in my diet?
I do plain Greek yogurt which is about 18 grams of protein (3/4-1 cup) i add a 1/2 scoop of pea protein ( about 10 grams of protein) which gets me to about 28 grams of protein. I add a little chia seeds, walnuts and berries which probably puts me at 30 grams in one setting as breakfast or snack. Hope this helps. Check out Melissa's nutrition guide. Link in description. It's free. This will help give you ideas also.
@gwendolynbrown1355 thank you for the recommendation. I generally have Greek yogurt for breakfast but haven’t tried adding extra protein powder in. I will definitely try this. I need to look at the suggestions. Thanks again!
HRT helps with menopause symptoms, not really mainly on losing weight. You may check the video I made here: ruclips.net/video/EGGdj2EQBXI/видео.htmlsi=WDan3ZT4vT5e-7xJ
You're not alone, sending hugs your way! 🤗 You can check out all my programs here: melissaneill.com/programs/ If you have any questions you can also email me at info@melissaneill.com :)
1g per pound of weight. Haha id be eating over 200g of protein. I can barely get in 100g some days. The most ive gotten in was 120g. If im going for my goal weight, that would be 160g. This will be a struggle.
Melissa never recommends going so low in calories, especially not to start out with as there is no where to go from there and you’ll hit a plateau. Remember, Melissa’s plans require rigorous exercise so your calorie intake to be in a caloric deficit is not as low as without exercise. Even with the transformation challenge which is our fastest weight loss program, the calories in weeks 6-8 go down to 1399, nowhere lower than that and we have women of all shapes and sizes who have lost weight, inches and gained muscle with this program.
Girl i love your message and everything you stand for, but the videos are too long! You can say all this in under 10 mins...if you want! If you love the long videos, then you do you, sis!
Not helpful info at all for most women. It's very, very difficult to get 160 gr of protein in a day. That's 4 large chicken breasts. No way that's happening. I know of no woman who is even capable of eating that much in one day. Maybe if you are a tri-athlete or a body builder, but not the average woman. In fact, eating that much protein would make me feel sick. A typical day for me re. protein is: 2 eggs, 3 oz of tuna, 1 - 4 oz chicken breast, some cheese, yogurt, beans and nuts. That gets me to 100 gr on a good day.
“Think about FUELING your body…” I’ve heard this 1,000x. And for some reason, this is the first time I actually got it. Thanks, Melissa! 🥗
You got this! 💪
I took food prep to a whole new level. It's my busy season and I started eating fast food. Day three of fast food I decided to take off and cook. I've worked to hard to sabotage myself. I cooked all day. I now have three meals a day for 7 days frozen and in to go containers.
Then I have a months worth of veggies and a month of meat cooked and frozen individual servings. Food prep for next week will just be pulling 14 packs of meat and 28 veggies. 7 breakfast items. It was a lot of work but it won't be anymore. It will be easy to cook a few things up and throw in freezer.
Now I have healthy, high protein food no matter how busy or tired I am.
It has helped me tremendously!
That's an awesome strategy!
I hope more people start clicking like and subscribing because what you are teaching is GOLD. As a female aged 42, cutting calories worked... until it didn't (was below 1200 per day... was counting on MyFitnessPal... high healthy fat, low carb, low protein) My body adjusted.. I started gaining fat again and couldnt cut any lower... had no energy. I started reading and researching... adding weights in... now am trying to teach my body to handle an increase calories and carbs again. You are awesome and look amazing, and I'm thankful for all of your lessons and insight! 🏋♀️❤
Amazing! Thank you for your amazing support. 🙏
Hi, curios how long did it take for your body to adjust to the low calorie intake and stop losing? Thanks!
@@mbg5098 gosh that's a good question... because I'd been on that type of diet about 8 months consistently at that point I figured out what was happening... I think I got atrached to the fact it had worked previously, and really just didn't feel like making anymore health adjustments at that point... I was exhausted, and scared that if I made any change at all, all of the weight I'd lost would come flooding back. It wasn't until I cried... complained, beat myself up, and then got angry and started reading and researching more that I came across videos like this, ... and also Sal Di Stefano... various sources... learned about how great the body actually is at adjusting to low calories (so starving myself further was just hurting me, amd wasn't gonna help me cut fat anymore... I was just messing my metabolism up more after already having messed it up some), learned about things like carb and calorie confusion to keep the body in fat burning mode, and weight training.. which I hadnt done since I was a teen
.. so was a bit daunting at first. It's all coming along a little slower than the initial efforts of cutting calories, but seems to be effectively reversing the issues I was running into.
To answer your initial question... if I had to guess... since I was in denial I was having an issue at first... maybe 6 to 8 months.
To help me adjust, I did purchase the myFitnessPal plan that allows me to set different daily carb and macros goals, so I could track my calorie confusion and macros goals.... I felt I needed that crutch though. I know that might not be recommended by the author of these videos.. I'm not sure... but I am doing that in addition to many of the things she is teaching... I have stopped gaining fat so far, and am really looking good gaining muscle. I don't weigh myself as often... I've found it to be misleading while I'm trying to gain muscle.
Hope this helps! Sorry I wrote a book lol
I’m 48 and you just described exactly what I’ve been doing the last couple of years. I’ve been weight training and adding calories slowly. So far so good.
Thanks to Melissa we are learning and doing better.
No wonder I’ve gained 30 pounds, menopause and about 8 years of non stop stress, doesn’t seem to be an end to it either x
Hang in there! I hope everything gets better.
Ive gained about 55 pounds during menopause. Ive tried everything and nothing has helped. I now have high blood pressure and close to being type 2 diabetic. I need to do something different to get rid of this health debilitating weight!!
I have found the holy grail of figuring myself out at 48!! Bless you and bless your videos! Thank you for the details and explanations of it all in your videos.
My pleasure!
Excellently presented and wonderfully complete presentation of a rational weight-and-fitness plan! How I wish I could have found this out 20 years ago. Thank you for being no-nonsense and a dazzling model of your diet lifestyle.
You're very welcome!
Definitely really annoying how the belly is the first to come and last thing to go. Thank you sharing this very helpful information. Fortunately, I’ve been including fasting with success. Though I lift heavy weights on eating days and not fasting days. This is a transformation changer for me.💯❤️
Glad it was helpful!
This vid is easy to follow and so incredibly generous of you to help us like this!!! 💜 Thank you Melissa
You are so welcome!
@@MelissaNeill Definitely!!! Thank You❤️
❤Agree❤
I loved this video I found it so incredibly helpful I literally went step by step on my phone with you and did the carb calculator or calorie calculator and went to MyFitnessPal set up my goals wrote myself some notes and then went to your meal plan. I have been on a weight loss journey and know that I need to add in some weights and resistance training I am very out of shape and all of this makes me feel overwhelmed. My starting abilities are below what you demonstrate but I still feel empowered that I can start somewhere so thank you so much I so appreciate your open thorough forthrightness
I'm glad this video was able to help! Rooting for your progress!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience sister! Love your energy, wisdom and vibe. ❤
Thank you so much!
Great video.. Thank you for this information. It's been a struggle trying to lose this menopausal weight.
I love your channel! Thank you for your hard work❤️
You are so welcome!
Hi ❤ Melissa,
I had just about given up trying to lose weight and I found this video. I am in menopause and I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I am doubly screwed. Your plan is the only one that makes sense so far in this crazy weight loss world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 😢 for being so generous with your time, knowledge and strategies. You are helping so many people. You are doing God's work. Your good Karma is bursting at the seams. A million stars for your efforts.
Aww thank you for the heartfelt message! Lots of love!
@@MelissaNeill Hi Melissa,
Do you have any particular recommendations for a person in my condition??
I’ve never been able to understand macros until now. Thanks for your clear explanation. ❤
Happy to help!
Thank you so so much. I've been training in the gym for the past 4 years 3 times a week and I've been doing it wrong. I'm hoping now that I'm on the right track.
You got this! 💪
Wow! Excellent video! Thank you for waking us through the steps to set up our daily calories and macros.
You're so welcome!
This was such a useful video. Just the two tools that you showed and how to calculate your macros per day has saved me so much time, trying to figure this out on my own!
Glad it was helpful! ❤️
Insulin resistance is reversible! Exercise/strength training can do that for you (I’m talking type 2 diabetes)
Thank you so much for all your help and information! My biggest obstacle is nutrition! Xo
Happy to help!
I see many peopled on utube doing long fasting, like 3 days or longer, I cannot do that i have to eat food because i get shakey and weak feeling. but i like the content that you have.
I am soooooooo glad you mentioned low estrogen, because most people talk about estrogen dominance. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
As always, great information Melissa! Thank you!❤️💜Congratulations on your YT ads!! 🥳🎉
Thanks so much!!
@@MelissaNeill You are so very welcome!!
You are such an inspiration!!
You are such an inspiration!!! I wish I could afford more personal coaching from you. I luv listening to you 😊
Hi Melissa, I love this video, thank you so much for the free guide, I have a question about the recommendation of yogurt, is to better to have full fat Greek yogurt over the non fat for calorie deficit
You can take full fat greek yogurt as long as you're monitoring what you're eating.
Thank you so much! You are an inspiration. What kind of protein powder do you recommend? I'm struggling with getting enough protein.
Thank you! You can check this link for my recommended protein powder: www.amazon.com/shop/msmelissaneill
Am 38 but i wnjoy your tips and include your advice in my lifestyle❤❤❤
Great information, thank you so much🙏
Mel, youve been such a great help in helping me to understand the mechanism of weight loss,fat vs muscle together with the appropriate exercise at the after menopause stage of life. My dear,it has been life changing,after all my efforts, I only got soft if not flabby,but now Im starting to see the effect since Ive stopped doing cardio and moved to more strenght training as well as increasing my protein intake. Your strategy is just great. Thanks a mil, and keep up your very instructive and helpful sharing.❤
Excellent video. Thank you!
Great video - thank you! Does the caloric calculation need any adjustment if I have PCOS? I've heard that PCOS lowers your BMR and wasn't sure.
Great video and info im doing all the right things bar weighing and tracking, still cant bring myself to do it yet.
Hang in there! I hope everything gets better.
One bodybuilder says to fuel the body, concentrating on protein while another says the only way to get ripped to be in calorie deficit. Both bodybuilders have zero fat therefore are great sources. How do we know who to believe when so many have conflicting information?
Yes that's correct. How many of people like these are based on scientific evidence. Carbs are not necessary for weight loss. It does not get converted to protein. Protein comes from amino acids. She has a good physique from genetics
Because body builders do both.
Body builders go through a three phase cycle. Typically referred to as "bulking"
Cycle one is a surplus of calories to grow as much muscle as they can, even if that means fat is gained.
Cycle 2 is cutting calories. This allows them to lose any fat they have inadvertently gained. Their metabolism is high and with the extra muscle gained can lose weight a lot easier.
Cycle 3 is considered a show body. This is typically where you will see their hard work on display. If they do body competitions they will even forego fluids and eating, fake tan exc to enhance.
Both bodybuilders are correct, but unless you're familiar with the process it can seem counter to information. Hope this helps.
@@latifx3944 that’s some amazing information there! Seems like there is a general pattern for most people in a specific category that they should follow, but then there’s even more individualized program that a person should follow. I guess it depends on what your goals are. Most of us just wanna look decent in a bathing suit :-) and have some energy💛
@@nichmon3221 different methods work for different people. Try different methods to find one that works for you.
Luv you, Melissa!!❤❤❤❤❤. Fueling, not starving your body.
🙌🙌
You are a God send!!!!
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0:19 THIS!! 😩 I had a hysterectomy, but was able to keep my ovaries. However, my weight shot up 22 pounds and it’s been stuck there. All the exercising and weight loss eating lifestyle that I used prior to my hysterectomy and order to lose weight. Does nothing now zilch it won’t move a ounce off the scale. I’m so frustrated and my OB/GYN knows nothing about this. She told me to eat less calories!!!!
I'm sorry to hear about your frustration. It can be really tough when you're facing challenges like this. It might be helpful to explore different approaches that could support your specific situation. Feel free to check out my programs at melissaneill.com/programs/ or email me at info@melissaneill.com if you have any questions or need guidance. Keep pushing forward-you've got this!
I have been struggling literally for years with stubborn belly fat. At 57 working out 3x a week with weights. Walking daily. Healthy eating of 1500 cals most days, I’m thinking I’m not getting enough calories in? It can’t be that I’m getting too many. I don’t starve myself, I just can’t take in that many calories. I just don’t have a big appetite. Yet I still have this unmovable belly! I’m just at a loss. I’m a fit person. After years of working out, I can see I’m toning in other areas. My belly just weighs me down literally. It’s so uncomfortable. Thinking of trying Berberine.
Have you watched my video on how to lift weights for fat loss? Most women are not lifting heavy enough to get progressive overload.
I am right here with you.
@@MelissaNeill I do make sure I challenge the muscle. At times I may go too heavy. The last rep is usually pretty hard, but with good form. I will watch the video again. Thank you
This is great! Thank you!! 💙
I’m wondering how the heck to get 145 grams of protein per day! I couldn’t lose weight and keep it off on anything but low carb/keto with intermittent fasting. My hard and fast rule is NO food after an early dinner…5 pm or so. I’m very near my goal weight, after having lost 40 pounds. I’m strength training regularly and feeling like FINALLY, after many years of low fat diets, I will be able to keep the weight off, as I am very satiated by meals of protein, fats and non starchy vegetables. I have my waistline back and am thrilled with how well I look and how much energy I have. Thank you for sharing your advice!!
That's amazing! So happy for your progress! 💪
May I ask you plz what is the best to loose tummy fat is it fasting or exercise .thanks
This was very helpful, thank you!
You're very welcome!
I have gained 20 pounds I feel like overnight. I am in Menopause. I tried to do fasting, watching what I am eating. Do you have a meal plan you recommend? I need a visual :)
Hi, you can check out my FREE program here: melissaneill.com/free-stuff/
Very helpful!
Hello, why do you say keto slows down the metabolism?
She was saying that you need a minimum of carbs to build muscle and muscle is what “fuels” the body and metabolism. I think she was referring to people that eliminate all carbs, But low carb is great .
@@turenam2772 thank you for the clarification.
Amazing, thank you so very much!!! 🙏✨♥️🍓💪💪
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video full of good advice !
Glad it was helpful!
Second comment, what is my issue if im eating high protein, lowering calories, upping my weight training and still not losing weight? Ive been at it for over a mth and seeing no difference. My measurements are even still the same. Not sure what im doing wrong
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20 lb??????????!!!!!! 20 lb just for turning a certain age? It makes me so angry so unfair 😭 it shouldn't be this way nobody should gain weight just because they hit a certain age!!!
But it sounds like there is hope
A lot of us has spent our whole lives trying to get in shape ,, gaining 20 pounds just because of menopause which is something we don't choose is not fair ! I will continue to learn everything I can about menopause
as scary terrifying and depressing as it sounds
It's not the age, it's the decrease in estrogen and other hormones. I use an over the counter cream to replace some of the estrogen (a bio-identical) and it's gotten rid of hot flashes for me. Another part of the weight gain is due to loss of muscle mass -- so the more you life weights or do body weight exercise like push ups and squats, the more muscle you can preserve -- and that will keep your metabolism running better. It's not just the age, it's a combo of things that happen as we age.
@@womanofacertainage5892 but it is about the age because these horrible things don't happen in the 20s and 30s they happened 40 and above , for me the weight gain is the worst unfair the muscle loss is also ridiculous too so what just because we're older now all of a sudden we don't need muscle anymore? It literally sounds like menopause is the body turning against itself 😭 I don't mean to sound whiny melodramatic crybaby but it is so upsetting and nobody warned us about this when we were in school learning about puberty why didn't they talk about menopause?? I remember when I first learned about puberty I was terrified of it, looking back puberty is a brisk walk in the park compared to menopause 😓 I do live a healthy lifestyle I exercise
I'm always going to do everything I can but it's like I wish we didn't have to work this hard in the first place to protect our own bodies from its own self 😞
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do I need to avoid meat and dairy if I’ve had throat cancer?
Hi Janine, I am so sorry to hear you had throat cancer. It’s important to consult with your healthcare provider or a nutritionist about your specific dietary needs after throat cancer. They can give you personalized advice based on your health status and recovery. Take care of yourself!
Thank you so much!!
Melissa -- I find when I get enough protein, then my calories are too high -- I need to lose about 20 pounds so that won't get me where I need to go. Maybe I have the wrong attitude but I also need to like the food I eat. I know myself. I love good food (good = healthy, fresh, delicious) and I don't care a lot for protein powders, protein bars, etc. I'm also so so tired of counting calories and entering everything I eat into a calculator!! I know, I know -- I need to do that. But I'm so TIRED of that. I've been entering my food into trackers for 10+ years for all the good it's done me. I've been on a 1500 a cals a day eating for years on and off and after menopause, 1500 cals does NOT result in ANY weight loss for me. It truly does not. Any advice or thoughts?
Instead of losing weight I gained weight in muscle mass I'm a stone heavier than I was, as I was stuck in a loop hardly eating anything and putting weight on with every blip, my BMI is now 23 was 21 (I still wanted to lose weight as looked fat, but now I realise I just lacked muscle tone) it's changed my body composition but my clothes still fit, I can eat more without putting on fat and I follow the same principles as Melissa, protein first and whole foods, I also follow the glucose goddess hacks to stop blood sugar spikes, I'm just not weighing and tracking food, I'll never look as toned without doing this I know but overall it suits me better, focus on building muscle to change your body composition to more muscle that will burn more calories and this will burn the fat, I spent years dieting and not knowing all this and I wish someone had told me iny 20's what I know now that starving and yo yo dieting was useless and metabolism destroying!
Ditto😊
You can increase your exercise and decrease your carbs. I don’t eat protein bars either, but I do maintain my weight. Aim for 10 k steps a day, and check your thyroid and your hormones, and don’t eat bread, etc as it doesn’t do anything to nourish your body, cut out sugar and decrease your serving size generally and inguarantee weight loss. 😊
Walk and try to get 10000 steps everyday.Keep your calorie counting focusing on getting enough protein. I’ve tried everything including strength training with a caloric deficit. I was hungry as I don’t know what after strength training, so it was hard to stay full . I didn’t like it. I now started walking “Everyday”. For an hour. Calorie counting and getting 8 hours of sleep. I lost 5 pounds in a month. I am not hungry after my walk. My plan is to get down to 140 pounds walking and do a caloric deficit. And then start lifting. Because from my experience. Lifting makes me bulky and I don’t like the BBL look I get. I am now 150.
Thank you. Most helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Bless you!!! Thank you!!! ❤🎉
The information sounds great but unfortunately for me it sounds like a lot of work counting calories macros etc.😢
But I know what you’re saying is true. Keep up the good work and by the way your body look fantastic. Wow
It can be overwhelming for some at first but you'll get the hang of it sooner once you start doing it.
FAST OR EAT 6 SMALLS MEAL A DAY YOUR METO WILL RUN FAST CHEERS
Thank you so much for this! I was struggling trying to find the correct formula for myself. I found that I was not eating nearly enough! I've been at a plateau for several months. Now I'm starting to gain a few pounds back and I'm freaking out!
Not only does ketogenic diets not work, but they will shorten your life.
I always felt terrible on low carb diets and stressed.
I need my carbs.
Keto diets are not sustainable anyway. NO highly restrictive diet is sustainable on the long term.
I lost my gallbladder due to keto.
where you in Portugal? Apolonia supermarket images...
Omg. I was so lean and tiny. I’ve gained over 20 pounds and it’s been impossible to lose. I know 100 percent it was all hormonal ❤️
I hear you! Hormonal changes can really impact our bodies.
Does weight lifting count as “exercise”? When calculating the calories needed I mean.
Absolutely!
Interesting, thank you
What does it mean when stated, if you are over 170 lbs, shoot for your goal weight?
If you weight (for example) 180 lbs - and you already have a goal weight in mind like 150 lbs, that would be the amount of protein in grams that you would intake daily. Which is 150g.
I have a hard time getting enough protein in. I currently weigh 280 lbs. I have about 50-75 g carbs, and 40-60 g protein. I generally have about 1200-1500 calories. How do I incorporate more protein in my diet?
I do plain Greek yogurt which is about 18 grams of protein (3/4-1 cup) i add a 1/2 scoop of pea protein ( about 10 grams of protein) which gets me to about 28 grams of protein. I add a little chia seeds, walnuts and berries which probably puts me at 30 grams in one setting as breakfast or snack. Hope this helps.
Check out Melissa's nutrition guide. Link in description.
It's free.
This will help give you ideas also.
@gwendolynbrown1355 thank you for the recommendation. I generally have Greek yogurt for breakfast but haven’t tried adding extra protein powder in. I will definitely try this. I need to look at the suggestions. Thanks again!
@@hopeatkinson6982you're welcome! I'm striving to get the hang of this whole menopause journey too.
You can supplement with protein powder.
Thank you so much. ⭐️🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
No problem 😊
Wow thank you so much for this easy to follow video of great information!!! Have a wonderful week!!! ❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
Have you gone on HRT to keep the weight/fat off?
HRT helps with menopause symptoms, not really mainly on losing weight. You may check the video I made here: ruclips.net/video/EGGdj2EQBXI/видео.htmlsi=WDan3ZT4vT5e-7xJ
Hi where is the nutrition guide?
Hi! You can sign up for my free nutrition guide here: melissaneill.com/opt-in-meal-plan/
You look so beautiful! X
Thank you so much
You look great! Any advice for those that want to be lean, but not quite that thin? Thanks!
Just keep going until you reach the weight you want and then switch to maintenance calories 💚
Hi ive gained weight crazily. Im only at the perimenopause stage!
You're not alone, sending hugs your way! 🤗 You can check out all my programs here: melissaneill.com/programs/
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@@MelissaNeill thanx! ❤️
1g per pound of weight. Haha id be eating over 200g of protein. I can barely get in 100g some days. The most ive gotten in was 120g. If im going for my goal weight, that would be 160g. This will be a struggle.
Melissa never recommends going so low in calories, especially not to start out with as there is no where to go from there and you’ll hit a plateau. Remember, Melissa’s plans require rigorous exercise so your calorie intake to be in a caloric deficit is not as low as without exercise. Even with the transformation challenge which is our fastest weight loss program, the calories in weeks 6-8 go down to 1399, nowhere lower than that and we have women of all shapes and sizes who have lost weight, inches and gained muscle with this program.
@@MelissaNeill not sure what this has to do with my comment as I was talking about protein.
I wish I had a sister/best friend like you as my personal😊 trainer lol 😁x
Love that! You got this! 💪💪
Yep. Turned into a fat squishy marshmallow. Fasting helps but need to pick up weights now too.
You can do it! 💪 💪
Lots of mixed messages watched other videos and apparently everyone recommend fasting
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Love u girlfriend ❤keep it up we need u out here in meno land😊
Girl i love your message and everything you stand for, but the videos are too long! You can say all this in under 10 mins...if you want! If you love the long videos, then you do you, sis!
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Not helpful info at all for most women. It's very, very difficult to get 160 gr of protein in a day. That's 4 large chicken breasts. No way that's happening. I know of no woman who is even capable of eating that much in one day. Maybe if you are a tri-athlete or a body builder, but not the average woman. In fact, eating that much protein would make me feel sick. A typical day for me re. protein is: 2 eggs, 3 oz of tuna, 1 - 4 oz chicken breast, some cheese, yogurt, beans and nuts. That gets me to 100 gr on a good day.
Not all proteins are from meats. There are plant-based that are loaded with protein.
@@MelissaNeill They are inferior, not absorbed as readily.
@@longtimelothat’s false