My name starts with K Jones i’ve actually become a lot more secure with my body this past month magically lmao so very true. still definitely insecure though
Nazanin and Jeannie, you both are so perfect! It's so mind boggling how two extremely beautiful (and intelligent and strong) women think that they look less than perfect! It just goes to show how our own minds can distort reality. I am so happy how truthful ya'll are in this vid because it helps normal people like me understand and strive to be better not just physically but mentally. Ya'll are goals... just incase you think otherwise ;)
Thank you so much friend!! Such kind words. I think so many of us women are constantly looking for flaws in ourselves when we should be finding ways to nourish our souls. We all have to have the strength to say "No more, I am wonderfully made!" ❤️
Not gonna lie, made me cry a lil😂 I’ve been following Naz for a long time, I can’t believe we feel the same. I really used to think ‘having a body like that’, she probably doesn’t think like this when people take pictures of her. Thanks for the honesty.
@@jasminemcnair1309 It's true not every sista looks like Jessica Rabbit or Kash Doll and if a sista doesn't look like them their scrutinized for something that's usually out of their control.
Yeah I’m not even skinny like folks I know but in my family I’m skinny and “don’t eat enough” ... luckily I don’t give a you know what... I just say don’t worry about it . Worry about your self.
The skinny praising is so damaging. I was super thin and ate whatever I wanted then I had kids 😑🤨 My body changed and the compliments stopped and my whole worth was gone. Still working through it but loved this episode and the message you guys are preaching 💜💜🙏🙏
I've been chubby my whole life and always wanted to be tall and slim like my mom and sister (took after my dad). Meanwhile, my mom and sister wanted to be thick like me🤦🏾♀️...we can't win.
I love love love Jeannie, and now she brings Naz! I'm so proud because she is half-Iranian and I am Iranian too and now I feel so much closer to Jeannie. I am always inspired by you.
I really loved this chat! I always see naz and think she has an incredible body( my dream bod actually) , it’s interesting to hear that she had body dysmorphia and that she still struggles with it. You never really know what someone is going through.Looking forward to her podcast xx
I LOOOVE Nazanin my fellow Virgo that I drool over on IG lol she’s so gorgeous and beautiful inside out. I never knew this about her but I’m glad she had a platform to share her story on and empower others to love themselves through their struggles. Much love to both of you 💛
It is crazy how different cultures can define how you feel about your body. I have always been thin, even though I ate whatever I wanted. Never have I felt bad about my body until people started telling me I had to gain weight and that I looked like I was sick. Everything was right with my health, but I just can't gain weight that easily, and when I do I lose it so fast so it is an ongoing cycle. I started working out, eating more but nothing helped. And today when having curves and big booties is so beautiful and in, I feel so bad because people keep telling me I am too skinny. It goes in both directions. When I complain about it everyone thinks I am joking, like how can I feel bad for being skinny. I love curves, but I don't have them. I am still trying to fall in love with my body. Thank you for this video. I seriously can't even explain how much I love you Jeannie
@@justunravelling2450 I am always looking forward to her input on the real and I have learnt so much from her. She is such a mature human being.. At this point she could even be mai crush!!
First off- I’m not sending money. I’m sending letters. Secondly- there’s no reason for you to be rude trying to tell people what they should do with their money OR their time. #youtriedit
I really appreciate this video, this is very similar to how I felt for sooo long but with my skin tone. Growing up in a Mexican household with my mom and step dad being light skinned (my biological dad had tanned skin) she would constantly make comments about my skin tone to the point where I never felt comfortable with my color and never wanted to go out into the sun for long periods of time, even on vacation I wouldn’t go out into the sun. It’s still something that makes me feel uncomfortable but have definitely learned to be happy in my own skin and love my color. I just came back from vacation in Cancun and I didn’t care about being in the sun for some time. I know I’m not the only one as a first generation American with traditional Mexican parents get a lot of their insecurities from our actual parents using our skin tone, weight, any of what they see as a flaw and make a nick name out of that or when they were upset using that insecurity or maybe not. I just hate that it took me so to my late 20s to realize my skin is beautiful and I can tan it even more and it’s still beautiful. Thank you for this video
Thank you for your vulnerability and candidness!! :) As a girl who struggled for years with an E.D. we NEED to support eachother and uplift others!!!! 💛💛 Love love love it
I remember my little brother being told he needed to slow down on eating at the age of 15. He sat his plate down looked at me and walked away. I didn't know what to do for him. We were going through a family crisis and (for him) starting puberty. I showed him where the bank dot was so he could go next door to a friend's. Later he was completely different!!! Like my best friend was gone and nowhere to be found. See this scared my soul. So while my little brother was out the house I told my uncle that he was out of pocket (in a respectable way of course 😒). That he could of told everyone to eat a certain amount. Because in our home we were able to eat until it's empty. My step mom was smart enough to make herself and my dad's lunch ahead of time. Anywsys...my bro never went back to his original self. All because of one sentence from a family member that we'd didn't even want till be around!! He ended up taking diet pills. He never had to fo this. Because like I said he was coming up on puberty people. He lost weight naturally. Watch what you say to people, you never know what will be the outcome.
I think as women we ALL had some version of body dysmorphia. As we get older and become more sure of ourselves and with the right friends, therapists or trainers, we come to look at ourselves for the beautiful capable beings that we ALWAYS were. LOVED this!!! LOVE you, Nazanin and mama Mai!!!!
Both you girls look amazing!! Stop it! I’ve had 5 kids and wish I had the time y’all had to workout as much. So be thankful for your beautiful self’s. 😉😊
You two are both beautiful. You guys are such an inspiration to everyone , it true that body dysmorphia never goes away. I love you Jeannie so much, you deserve the world !!!!!
I love you Jeannie Mai. I’ve followed you for YEARS. Your work in Vietnam with sex trafficking truly made you a stand out role model. But, it doesn’t sit well with my soul that you have a membership club. Most of us our out here trying to pay our electricity bill on time, while you sit on your gorgeous couch in your 1 million dollar home. I am rooting for you in all of your endeavors. But, this is one I’m going to have to sit out on.
OMG!!!!!!!!! Jennie, thanks for having your friend on. Her swimsuit body is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only is her body amazing---she/you were blessed with BEAUTY, as well. The mind is an amazing tool. OOOOOh.... and thanks for the work out tip. (NO GYM MEMBERSHIP NEEDED LOL)
I’m a 34yr old blk woman 5’1,weigh 115. I’ve always been skinny I hear so much about how I need to eat, I’m too skinny. I do I eat, it hurts because it’s my body makeup… it’s genetics . I’m fine with how I look and who I am. I’m just tired of hearing the remarks
thank you for making this video , I suffer from an eatting disorder and for 10 years I always picked myself apart. I'm 5"10 and weighed 98lbs to 102lbs I weighted myself every day to make sure that I would stay the same . It got to a point where I could go days with out eating . When I was going to end my life because I lost everyone my husband ,friends and everything else I called my mom and she drove 3 hrs. to come and got me because I just couldn't deal with life anymore . It's been about 6 years now that I have been healthy but I still live with the fact that even with therpy and I know that 1 out of 5 of use will die from this, I just find something to be thankful for everyday. So today I am thankful for your video and that I can share . I am 41 years of age and I wish there was away I could share with others. So thank you again and you both are amazing and beautiful
Two beautiful ethnic women. I love you Jeanie your so raw and real I’m actually going through this right now. Nazanin is gorgeous she has such a beautiful mix I used to think she was Indian first. I’d love to meet you one day keanie and interview you on my channel. You are my inspiration ♥️ Sending you love from London xx
I'm almost crying right now. Thank you for being sooooo real Jeanie, for being so honest and no mask at all. You made me feel not so bad about the way I see myself. You enfisizing on 'it's all in your head' was what I needed to hear. I came here to feel better, I just knew in my heart whatever video of yours I played you would come through. I have lost 20 pounds since January 7th and my weight loss journey is new but in trying. At 158 pounds today. Trying to have that Jeanie Mai body!
I’ve gained about 15 pounds since a work injury AND due to the injury I can’t work out like I normally do. Seeing my muscles disappear is hard and having a past eating disorder keeps me alert. I too have MOMENTS of body dysmorphia and I check myself quickly.
there is healing in jesus , we all have our struggles just know your never alone, i use to have people critize me soo much about my body as a child mostly by adults so becareful people when u say things to people.
Thank you Jeannie for this video! Needed to watch this. I still struggle with my body, because I grew up where I was told being skinny was the ultimate goal and if I didn't have 25" waist or smaller I couldn't be happy or someone wouldn't like me. BUT now at 31, I want to start building a strong and flexible body for my 4'11" petite frame 💪😊 Thank you Jeannie for your unfiltered real videos!
Thank you so much for making this video!!! In the last year I realized that I have body dysmorphia moments. And at my smallest weight I thought I was so heavy set mostly because of the people around me who I love and trust guided me to believe that I was. But when I look back at pictures I'm like I sooo skinny why did I believe that I was heavier than what I was!! Some days I still struggle with it but again thank you for making it known that this is something that happens and can be combated🙌🏾😊
I have always had a problem with how I saw my body. My mom definitely did not help due to her unfiltered comments about stretch marks and picking at my self esteem. It only got worse when I had migraine episodes around 25yr old. I couldn't left my head from my bed and to get to food meant going downstairs. I would fall to the floor trying to eat and get yell at for leaving my room. I lost 30 pounds during those 3 months of migraines non-stop. When I got back to work everyone was complementing me for my weight loss. Only one person out of the 20 people actually asked me if it was healthy weight loss or not. Now I'm exercising everyday and trying to eat right. I am on the path to healing. I'm happy to hear other people tell their story praised for the courage to change.
I'm so glad that you did a video on self image and body dysmorphia. I'm currently struggling SO hard to gain weight and to make myself do what it takes to get back to a healthy body weight and state of mind. I gained a lot of weight after my first child, I was determined to never get that big again that now I can't put on weight after my second child. I was very health conscious during my second pregnancy I would only eat super healthy, low calorie foods and a year later I'm still struggling. I'm currently in therapy to learn how to love myself again; in every way, shape, and form, but it is still a daily struggle, especially when my husband works away from home 6+ months out of the year. I'm alone with just me and my two kids and it's SOOOOOOOO hard having to learn who you are and how to love yourself all while trying to teach your kids to do it too. So they don't EVER have to feel this way about themselves. My daughter, especially. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful inspiration to me every single day. I truly LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! And momma Mai😉
It's what is on the inside that counts! I am older and have health issues that prevent me from working out. God is looking at our hearts. You both do look good but also remember those of us that may never have a great body. We are all spirits....our bodies carry us around. Love ya!!
Jeannie thank for talking about this topic! I am experiencing body dysmorphia and I have realized I need to stop that toxic mindset. Thank for sharing positivity and putting out meaningful content.
Jeannie i love the depth to every single message you put out there you put it forward so gracefully! I initially start watching you on the real-your words are just so positively contiguous!
I used to be skin when I was teenager and after I've gained some pounds... And people started just body shaming me.... It's still continues now that I'm a mother. My own aunt called me cow in front of everybody, other thought that I was pregnant and I was not... It hurted so bad.. But now as you say Jeannie I own my beauty I feel good I feel healthy and I feel beautiful. It was in my head, and my head needed a healing. God provided that for me and I'm thankful for the journey of my life. Cheers to naz and you... You rock ladies..... Hello hunnay from Cameroon in Africa 🇨🇲🇨🇲
I keep writing this on on previous videos and I don’t know weather or not your seeing this. So if you see this Jeannie please lmk. Okay I think you should do a vlog of a day in the life of The Real for a new video. Or do a vlog of you going on vacation.
Thank you so much Jeannie mai! You have been such an inspiration to me and dealing with high school and all the anxiety and pressure to look a certain way. As a 16 year old in this day in age it’s so hard because on social media everyone looks so perfect. I’ve learned that I need to stop comparing myself to others and be my own authentic self! Much love💓
Wow! I've followed Nazanin from the 1st time I saw her on Platinum Life coz she's gorgeous! And I had no idea someone who looks like that could be dealing with Body Dismorphia.... I definitely learnt sth new today. Grateful 🤗
Thanks so much for this episode i drive my friends and family crazy about my weight and trying to be happy with how i look and not comparing! So thanks, you both are beautiful inside and out!!
I really loved this video, I have always been so worried about my weight since I was 8. I’m learning to feel less guilty about what eating. But it is hard when you take picture and you critique yourself so harshly or think about what other peoples opinion of you are. I am better though and less worried!
Hello Hunnay with Jeannie Mai Yes!! I’m learning to have more confidence cause growing up I was always so shy and didn’t talk at all, now I’m a different person, I have more confidence and happier :)
I really appreciate this video. I’m 33 and a mother of 2. I had my first child at 22 and was severely anorexic for all of my 20’s and only weighed 140 when giving birth (I’m five foot six). It’s a nasty terrible mental disease and I feel like it’s not talked about enough. I have now overcome my issues and am proud to be setting a good example for my daughter and son
Jeannie, I follow you everyday. You have such an honest truth within you. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are that much more beautiful because of your strength.
I loooovvvvvveeeeeee your channel Jeannie It definitely has shown me a different side of you & how transparent you are. Keep spreading your truth and great aura! Thank you!
The mind is really a powerful thing. And i think that if you are not strong enough not just of the mind but also within yourself e.g.high self-esteem, confident, self love etc. It is easy for the mind to deceive you, even when there is nothing wrong with you. But also be careful and aware of the persons you have around you and the ones you call friends, its also difficult to dig up a seed once its been planted, especially by someone you love, trust and look up to. But no matter what just remember that you are BEAUTIFUL just the way you are and anyone that says otherwise the issues with them not you.
I love this !!! Currently struggling with body dysmorphia and its draining . I spend most of my days looking in the mirror when I can and I pick on things that I could change about my physical appearance. I had to delete my instagram because it was becoming some sort of obsession looking at instagram models and plastic surgery accounts and comparing myself and evaluating what kind of body I wanted to turn in. I reached out for help and started seeing a therapist. Didn’t help much what I did notice was helping was not having an instagram account. As it was becoming a part of my regular daily life to check it. Im trying so hard to stay positive and think positive and tell my self that Im beautiful everyday.💕💕💕
Thanks, as a eating disorder & body dysmorphia sufferer myself thanks for sharing!!!! Recovery is a life long journey, congrats for encouraging people in such a positive way!! 💓
Because they're not complimented as much. If you grow up being told you're beautiful, you're cute, you're skinny, etc. you feel pressured to constantly live up to those standards.
Share the workout please?! Now at 31, and still going through moments of body dysmorphia. Coming from a Filipino culture, it was pretty standard for old school aunties or family friends to comment on each other’s (unflattering or flattering) physical traits .. sad but true. They mean well but nahh they just mean. Lol! Anyways, growing up super thin then all a sudden gaining weight in my early 20’s, it took a huge toll on my self esteem. In less than 6 months, I dropped from 125-104 and I’m 5’1! I would literally obsess on how much and what I ate, constantly measured my waist, arms, and thighs, drank diet green tea that gave you the shits, and sometimes not eat all. I would even get excited when my clavicles were more “bony-looking”. Till one day some friends gave me an intervention and showed me a candid shot of how I look. I looked sick and couldn’t even recognize myself anymore. Since then I’ve been making better choices in my diet as well as working out and doing strength training, but I would love to hear and learn more of your workouts for inspiration. ThanksJeannie!
Love that you're addressing this topic! Ironically, I've always been skinny due to a fast metabolism but my body dysmorphia stems from me thinking I'm too skinny! So many parts of our culture tell women to feel as if they're never good enough...of course that's why so many women and girls grow up with body dysmorphia and it's something we have to start dismantling, both in the world and in our minds. Also, as a Persian woman I think it's great to see some Persian representation on your show, so thank you for that! :D
Thank you guys sooooo much for this video cz no matter how many people told me that i look good enough and that im not fat, i still struggle with not being "thin enough" specially cz it always gets in my head when someone says that i need to lose weight. This video really helped me out because now i know that I'm not alone and that even people like you who are beyond beautiful and amazing, experience that and actually have suffered with it. Sooo thank you so much.
I absolutely love your channel. Every week its something different. Something inspiring. Something educational. Something emotional. I mean its so different every week but sooo good!!!!
This video is very inspiring. I’m glad that Jeannie & Nazanin shared their story of body dysmorphia cuz there so many people struggling with this & don’t talk about it. There should be more conversations about it. As Jeannie said “own you before they do.” Love yourself always!!❤️❤️💜🥰🥰
This came just in time. I'm the opposite , I've been obese almost my whole life and recently I've lost almost 60 pounds and still losing and I don't see what other people see. I still see the fat, unattractive woman . I don't see that "new" person. I know I'm losing weight because of my clothes being too loose but I don't see it in the mirror. Thank you for touching this subject.
Loved this video! Jeannie you are so real and I love that, always struggling with loving my body the way it is. I can totally relate with the both of you, I’ve been there.
This video hit home for me. Body Dysmorphia is something that I’ve struggled with since I was 7. It took getting pregnant and gaining weight rapidly to realize how important it is to nourish your body. After my child was born and I saw my new mom body, I fell in love. It took pregnancy and the miracle that pregnancy is, to love my body. I’ve worked hard to regain some of the weight, as I loved how I looked. The other day, a picture was taken of me and I saw the weight gain in my face. I was so proud of it that I instantly posted the picture. That picture is my motivation to keep going and that it’s ok to have some curves
Finally, someone who acknowledges that the area they move to isn’t the areas culture/people’s fault. Too many I see often people who move to Cali or are from Cali but move to a different city or town end up blaming the city/town which is not the case. Also, thank you for sharing this story, I have a family member who struggles with body dysmorphia and I don’t personally understand what they go through but I understand the journey is tough and long but seeing you guys grow and keep growing gives hope. 😊
I appreciate you being honest about this issue. I remember going through something similar, except mine was opposite. When I was a young teen I was made fun of for being thin and it affected me so badly that I started taking pills to make me put on weight and was never satisfied with the way I looked. Body dysmorphia can affect anyone of any size.
Thank you for bringing Nazanin on, her daily quotes on her insta are my favourite, she's definitely all about lifting people up mentally!!! The two of you together is a FIRE combination! lots of
I went through the exact same thing & it’s refreshing to see i am not alone! Thank you so much for this video. I hope the podcast is similar to this! I loved it !
Thankyou so much for this video girl! We love you and mama Mai. I struggle with severe anxiety and depression and was wondering if you could do a video with some coping tips or anything natural to take. I have been struggling with this for years and just need a way out. Send hugs to mama mai!
Connections through wounds and we all heal. Jeannie you inspire me to love my body and make healthier decisions. Grew up with a Mexican mother that made sure I did not go hungry, but said things like " if your skinnier, your prettier". Then gives me 3 more tacos. Now I'm at my correct BMI and happy. Good to have others to look to for inspiration. Thanks for keeping it 💯👍
I needed this video. I can relate so much to this topic and I have to remember to tell myself not to compare myself to other people who I believe have "better bodies" than me but be happy and healthy for myself in mind, body and soul. I can say I am in a better place and this video really helped me own that. Thank you Jeannie and Nazanin.
Why are we so much harder on ourselves than we are on others? I loved this video. Way to use your platform girl! Xox
So true 😭
Mhm agrees like they say one self can be our hardest critic
Myrian Moreno not self-righteous people. They see everything wrong with others but nothing wrong with themselves. Hypocrites ✌️
Couldn't agree more!
'Body Dysmorphia never goes away' for sure. And thanks both of you for this video. It was a blessing.
oh my god great lmao i’m 18 and was hoping this would stop someday..
kayla It is VERY possible to go away.
My name starts with K Jones
i’ve actually become a lot more secure with my body this past month magically lmao so very true. still definitely insecure though
kayla Yeah I definitely think it will probably get better from there
i had it since 16 im 30 and still have it
Nazanin and Jeannie, you both are so perfect! It's so mind boggling how two extremely beautiful (and intelligent and strong) women think that they look less than perfect! It just goes to show how our own minds can distort reality. I am so happy how truthful ya'll are in this vid because it helps normal people like me understand and strive to be better not just physically but mentally. Ya'll are goals... just incase you think otherwise ;)
Thank you so much friend!! Such kind words. I think so many of us women are constantly looking for flaws in ourselves when we should be finding ways to nourish our souls. We all have to have the strength to say "No more, I am wonderfully made!" ❤️
Facts. Well said.
Lifestyle My Style yes so true!!
Not gonna lie, made me cry a lil😂
I’ve been following Naz for a long time, I can’t believe we feel the same. I really used to think ‘having a body like that’, she probably doesn’t think like this when people take pictures of her. Thanks for the honesty.
In the black community you get shamed for being skinny!🙂
Literally
And for being Fat too 😩
eugenia foster right
@@jasminemcnair1309 It's true not every sista looks like Jessica Rabbit or Kash Doll and if a sista doesn't look like them their scrutinized for something that's usually out of their control.
Yeah I’m not even skinny like folks I know but in my family I’m skinny and “don’t eat enough” ... luckily I don’t give a you know what... I just say don’t worry about it . Worry about your self.
The skinny praising is so damaging. I was super thin and ate whatever I wanted then I had kids 😑🤨 My body changed and the compliments stopped and my whole worth was gone. Still working through it but loved this episode and the message you guys are preaching 💜💜🙏🙏
Whoo! Any body that has children is a freaking hero of a body. It's just not right to say anything otherwise :) You have a body to be proud of!
I've been chubby my whole life and always wanted to be tall and slim like my mom and sister (took after my dad). Meanwhile, my mom and sister wanted to be thick like me🤦🏾♀️...we can't win.
@@EH012 Thanks love, that made me smile 🙏💜
@@Octayvia21 haha you're right! Funny how that works.
Ugh girl same same I feel you and it’s so hard to feel the way you felt before the kids
I love that she wasn’t referred to as Miguel’s wife 💕
adoma appiah who is Miguel ?
Ale Irineo haha haha
I love love love Jeannie, and now she brings Naz! I'm so proud because she is half-Iranian and I am Iranian too and now I feel so much closer to Jeannie. I am always inspired by you.
I really loved this chat! I always see naz and think she has an incredible body( my dream bod actually) , it’s interesting to hear that she had body dysmorphia and that she still struggles with it. You never really know what someone is going through.Looking forward to her podcast xx
Vulnerability ❤️ Thank you for creating content that is meaningful and empowering 🙌🏾
Is she MARRIED TO MIGUEL!!!!!!!! LUCKY HER! And how cute they're both HALF MEXICAN!!!!! :-)
yes, and he's also a lucky man to have her, she's so beautiful inside and out
Lucky him
Both Such Beautiful People Inside & Out !!!
He cheats on her constantly unfortunately 😓
@@doloreshaze10 really?! Spill please!
I LOOOVE Nazanin my fellow Virgo that I drool over on IG lol she’s so gorgeous and beautiful inside out. I never knew this about her but I’m glad she had a platform to share her story on and empower others to love themselves through their struggles. Much love to both of you 💛
Jasmine Morgan omg she's a ♍ ♥️♥️♥️♥️ I literally drool over here as well
I’m really having body image issues right now... this was refreshing!
U can get thru it! U got this babe 🏆
It’s what’s on The inside That matters more.
It is crazy how different cultures can define how you feel about your body. I have always been thin, even though I ate whatever I wanted. Never have I felt bad about my body until people started telling me I had to gain weight and that I looked like I was sick. Everything was right with my health, but I just can't gain weight that easily, and when I do I lose it so fast so it is an ongoing cycle. I started working out, eating more but nothing helped. And today when having curves and big booties is so beautiful and in, I feel so bad because people keep telling me I am too skinny. It goes in both directions. When I complain about it everyone thinks I am joking, like how can I feel bad for being skinny. I love curves, but I don't have them. I am still trying to fall in love with my body. Thank you for this video. I seriously can't even explain how much I love you Jeannie
Jeannie am your die hard Kenyan fan!! Giiirl I cannot get enough of your motivation hunnay
Team kenya we go
@@justunravelling2450 I am always looking forward to her input on the real and I have learnt so much from her. She is such a mature human being.. At this point she could even be mai crush!!
Kenyan gang
victorious vqee team Kenya
🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Nazanin is gorgeous 😍 Mexican and Persian come thru!!!
and native american 😍
body dysmorphia is such a REAL thing, thank you for sharing 💜
Please don't forget to post your PO box in your description Jeannie! We want to send lovely things to you and mama mai!!!
Why? She has enough money, help the poor!! 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
First off- I’m not sending money. I’m sending letters.
Secondly- there’s no reason for you to be rude trying to tell people what they should do with their money OR their time.
#youtriedit
they definitely have enough stuff Lol
Y’all are haters🤦🏽♀️
I really appreciate this video, this is very similar to how I felt for sooo long but with my skin tone. Growing up in a Mexican household with my mom and step dad being light skinned (my biological dad had tanned skin) she would constantly make comments about my skin tone to the point where I never felt comfortable with my color and never wanted to go out into the sun for long periods of time, even on vacation I wouldn’t go out into the sun. It’s still something that makes me feel uncomfortable but have definitely learned to be happy in my own skin and love my color. I just came back from vacation in Cancun and I didn’t care about being in the sun for some time. I know I’m not the only one as a first generation American with traditional Mexican parents get a lot of their insecurities from our actual parents using our skin tone, weight, any of what they see as a flaw and make a nick name out of that or when they were upset using that insecurity or maybe not. I just hate that it took me so to my late 20s to realize my skin is beautiful and I can tan it even more and it’s still beautiful. Thank you for this video
Thank you for your vulnerability and candidness!! :) As a girl who struggled for years with an E.D. we NEED to support eachother and uplift others!!!! 💛💛 Love love love it
I remember my little brother being told he needed to slow down on eating at the age of 15. He sat his plate down looked at me and walked away. I didn't know what to do for him. We were going through a family crisis and (for him) starting puberty. I showed him where the bank dot was so he could go next door to a friend's. Later he was completely different!!! Like my best friend was gone and nowhere to be found. See this scared my soul. So while my little brother was out the house I told my uncle that he was out of pocket (in a respectable way of course 😒). That he could of told everyone to eat a certain amount. Because in our home we were able to eat until it's empty. My step mom was smart enough to make herself and my dad's lunch ahead of time. Anywsys...my bro never went back to his original self. All because of one sentence from a family member that we'd didn't even want till be around!!
He ended up taking diet pills. He never had to fo this. Because like I said he was coming up on puberty people. He lost weight naturally.
Watch what you say to people, you never know what will be the outcome.
I feel like we focus on our bodies tooooooo much. It's crazy. They are both hot, like what the hell.
Jeannie at 22: *avoids sweets*
me at almost 22: *eats a whole box of donuts with no shame*
I think as women we ALL had some version of body dysmorphia. As we get older and become more sure of ourselves and with the right friends, therapists or trainers, we come to look at ourselves for the beautiful capable beings that we ALWAYS were. LOVED this!!! LOVE you, Nazanin and mama Mai!!!!
That green couch is everything just love it!!! Thanks for sharing this story 🥰
Both you girls look amazing!! Stop it! I’ve had 5 kids and wish I had the time y’all had to workout as much. So be thankful for your beautiful self’s. 😉😊
Nazanin is a true Virgo.
Two earth signs
Great share!
I believe confidence comes with age like many have stated.
You two are both beautiful. You guys are such an inspiration to everyone , it true that body dysmorphia never goes away. I love you Jeannie so much, you deserve the world !!!!!
I love you Jeannie Mai. I’ve followed you for YEARS. Your work in Vietnam with sex trafficking truly made you a stand out role model. But, it doesn’t sit well with my soul that you have a membership club. Most of us our out here trying to pay our electricity bill on time, while you sit on your gorgeous couch in your 1 million dollar home. I am rooting for you in all of your endeavors. But, this is one I’m going to have to sit out on.
I struggle with body image issues and this made me feel better knowing that you can get through it
OMG!!!!!!!!! Jennie, thanks for having your friend on. Her swimsuit body is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only is her body amazing---she/you were blessed with BEAUTY, as well. The mind is an amazing tool. OOOOOh.... and thanks for the work out tip. (NO GYM MEMBERSHIP NEEDED LOL)
I’m a 34yr old blk woman 5’1,weigh 115. I’ve always been skinny I hear so much about how I need to eat, I’m too skinny. I do I eat, it hurts because it’s my body makeup… it’s genetics . I’m fine with how I look and who I am. I’m just tired of hearing the remarks
thank you for making this video , I suffer from an eatting disorder and for 10 years I always picked myself apart. I'm 5"10 and weighed 98lbs to 102lbs I weighted myself every day to make sure that I would stay the same . It got to a point where I could go days with out eating . When I was going to end my life because I lost everyone my husband ,friends and everything else I called my mom and she drove 3 hrs. to come and got me because I just couldn't deal with life anymore . It's been about 6 years now that I have been healthy but I still live with the fact that even with therpy and I know that 1 out of 5 of use will die from this, I just find something to be thankful for everyday. So today I am thankful for your video and that I can share . I am 41 years of age and I wish there was away I could share with others. So thank you again and you both are amazing and beautiful
Two beautiful ethnic women. I love you Jeanie your so raw and real I’m actually going through this right now. Nazanin is gorgeous she has such a beautiful mix I used to think she was Indian first. I’d love to meet you one day keanie and interview you on my channel. You are my inspiration ♥️ Sending you love from London xx
I'm almost crying right now. Thank you for being sooooo real Jeanie, for being so honest and no mask at all. You made me feel not so bad about the way I see myself. You enfisizing on 'it's all in your head' was what I needed to hear. I came here to feel better, I just knew in my heart whatever video of yours I played you would come through. I have lost 20 pounds since January 7th and my weight loss journey is new but in trying. At 158 pounds today. Trying to have that Jeanie Mai body!
I was mesmerized the whole video, you both are so beautiful 😍 I love that she looks at you and listens while you’re talking Jeannie 💕
Perfect timing for this video. I’m currently at a low because of my body dysmorphia and am going to seek help for guidance. I love you! Thanks girls
I’ve gained about 15 pounds since a work injury AND due to the injury I can’t work out like I normally do. Seeing my muscles disappear is hard and having a past eating disorder keeps me alert. I too have MOMENTS of body dysmorphia and I check myself quickly.
there is healing in jesus , we all have our struggles just know your never alone, i use to have people critize me soo much about my body as a child mostly by adults so becareful people when u say things to people.
Thank you Jeannie for this video! Needed to watch this. I still struggle with my body, because I grew up where I was told being skinny was the ultimate goal and if I didn't have 25" waist or smaller I couldn't be happy or someone wouldn't like me. BUT now at 31, I want to start building a strong and flexible body for my 4'11" petite frame 💪😊 Thank you Jeannie for your unfiltered real videos!
Jeannie has the most beautiful smile!! I can’t.
10:37 Bulgarian squats!! they are the ULTIMATE thigh and booty builder for me. They are hard as heck but SO beneficial!
I love u Jeannie..u can just tell shes a real og goodhearted person
Thank you so much for making this video!!! In the last year I realized that I have body dysmorphia moments. And at my smallest weight I thought I was so heavy set mostly because of the people around me who I love and trust guided me to believe that I was. But when I look back at pictures I'm like I sooo skinny why did I believe that I was heavier than what I was!! Some days I still struggle with it but again thank you for making it known that this is something that happens and can be combated🙌🏾😊
I admire your enthusiasm Jeannie it's motivational for people.
I have always had a problem with how I saw my body. My mom definitely did not help due to her unfiltered comments about stretch marks and picking at my self esteem. It only got worse when I had migraine episodes around 25yr old. I couldn't left my head from my bed and to get to food meant going downstairs. I would fall to the floor trying to eat and get yell at for leaving my room. I lost 30 pounds during those 3 months of migraines non-stop. When I got back to work everyone was complementing me for my weight loss. Only one person out of the 20 people actually asked me if it was healthy weight loss or not. Now I'm exercising everyday and trying to eat right. I am on the path to healing. I'm happy to hear other people tell their story praised for the courage to change.
I'm so glad that you did a video on self image and body dysmorphia. I'm currently struggling SO hard to gain weight and to make myself do what it takes to get back to a healthy body weight and state of mind. I gained a lot of weight after my first child, I was determined to never get that big again that now I can't put on weight after my second child. I was very health conscious during my second pregnancy I would only eat super healthy, low calorie foods and a year later I'm still struggling. I'm currently in therapy to learn how to love myself again; in every way, shape, and form, but it is still a daily struggle, especially when my husband works away from home 6+ months out of the year. I'm alone with just me and my two kids and it's SOOOOOOOO hard having to learn who you are and how to love yourself all while trying to teach your kids to do it too. So they don't EVER have to feel this way about themselves. My daughter, especially. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful inspiration to me every single day. I truly LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! And momma Mai😉
It's what is on the inside that counts! I am older and have health issues that prevent me from working out. God is looking at our hearts. You both do look good but also remember those of us that may never have a great body. We are all spirits....our bodies carry us around. Love ya!!
Jeannie thank for talking about this topic! I am experiencing body dysmorphia and I have realized I need to stop that toxic mindset. Thank for sharing positivity and putting out meaningful content.
Jeannie i love the depth to every single message you put out there you put it forward so gracefully! I initially start watching you on the real-your words are just so positively contiguous!
I used to be skin when I was teenager and after I've gained some pounds... And people started just body shaming me.... It's still continues now that I'm a mother. My own aunt called me cow in front of everybody, other thought that I was pregnant and I was not... It hurted so bad.. But now as you say Jeannie I own my beauty I feel good I feel healthy and I feel beautiful. It was in my head, and my head needed a healing. God provided that for me and I'm thankful for the journey of my life. Cheers to naz and you... You rock ladies..... Hello hunnay from Cameroon in Africa 🇨🇲🇨🇲
I keep writing this on on previous videos and I don’t know weather or not your seeing this. So if you see this Jeannie please lmk. Okay I think you should do a vlog of a day in the life of The Real for a new video. Or do a vlog of you going on vacation.
I see you Fire Thoughts!! I'm liking this vacation vlog idea! 🤔
Hello Hunnay with Jeannie Mai I don’t know what to say I’ve never talked to a celebrity expect for Fetty and reality stars.
vlog a vacation. Come to South Africa😄
Fire Thoughts yessssss
A day vlog would be fun!
So sweet. Great episode. I tap into my self love when any old thoughts come up and it shifts me right away.
Thank you so much Jeannie mai! You have been such an inspiration to me and dealing with high school and all the anxiety and pressure to look a certain way. As a 16 year old in this day in age it’s so hard because on social media everyone looks so perfect. I’ve learned that I need to stop comparing myself to others and be my own authentic self! Much love💓
Wow! I've followed Nazanin from the 1st time I saw her on Platinum Life coz she's gorgeous! And I had no idea someone who looks like that could be dealing with Body Dismorphia.... I definitely learnt sth new today. Grateful 🤗
Wow, I never felt more at home than watching this video. I feel like what I have is real, so Thank you so much Jeannine.
Thanks so much for this episode i drive my friends and family crazy about my weight and trying to be happy with how i look and not comparing! So thanks, you both are beautiful inside and out!!
I really loved this video, I have always been so worried about my weight since I was 8. I’m learning to feel less guilty about what eating. But it is hard when you take picture and you critique yourself so harshly or think about what other peoples opinion of you are. I am better though and less worried!
I love that! The only thing required for feeling and looking fly is confidence!
Hello Hunnay with Jeannie Mai
Yes!! I’m learning to have more confidence cause growing up I was always so shy and didn’t talk at all, now I’m a different person, I have more confidence and happier :)
I really appreciate this video. I’m 33 and a mother of 2. I had my first child at 22 and was severely anorexic for all of my 20’s and only weighed 140 when giving birth (I’m five foot six). It’s a nasty terrible mental disease and I feel like it’s not talked about enough. I have now overcome my issues and am proud to be setting a good example for my daughter and son
This was such a beautiful video, with a powerful message ❤️ thank you for sharing Jeannie!
I like really want to join the vip club but ya girl is broke af but like such an inspiration for me love from Dublin 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love Nazanin!!! she is soo beautiful and kind
watching all the way from south africa, love you so much and i just want you to know you inspire me ❤😍
Andiswa Zondi SA 🔥
Odelle Padayachee ❤
Jeannie, I follow you everyday. You have such an honest truth within you. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are that much more beautiful because of your strength.
they’re both so pretty
Jeannie, girl, you know EVERYONE lmao Adrienne wasn't lying 😂 I love u so much Naz!! ❤️❤️❤️
Diana Lara 😂😂😂 fr
Both of y’all are soooooooo beautiful!!!
I loooovvvvvveeeeeee your channel Jeannie It definitely has shown me a different side of you & how transparent you are. Keep spreading your truth and great aura! Thank you!
The mind is really a powerful thing. And i think that if you are not strong enough not just of the mind but also within yourself e.g.high self-esteem, confident, self love etc. It is easy for the mind to deceive you, even when there is nothing wrong with you. But also be careful and aware of the persons you have around you and the ones you call friends, its also difficult to dig up a seed once its been planted, especially by someone you love, trust and look up to. But no matter what just remember that you are BEAUTIFUL just the way you are and anyone that says otherwise the issues with them not you.
I love this !!! Currently struggling with body dysmorphia and its draining . I spend most of my days looking in the mirror when I can and I pick on things that I could change about my physical appearance. I had to delete my instagram because it was becoming some sort of obsession looking at instagram models and plastic surgery accounts and comparing myself and evaluating what kind of body I wanted to turn in. I reached out for help and started seeing a therapist. Didn’t help much what I did notice was helping was not having an instagram account. As it was becoming a part of my regular daily life to check it. Im trying so hard to stay positive and think positive and tell my self that Im beautiful everyday.💕💕💕
Still continuing to recover from a 5-year ED, thank you for speaking on this subject & giving me hope
I love this Jeannie! It's so nice to see people be honest and talk about what most people go through daily :)
Thanks, as a eating disorder & body dysmorphia sufferer myself thanks for sharing!!!! Recovery is a life long journey, congrats for encouraging people in such a positive way!! 💓
Viewers, I have a question. Why do conventionally unattractive ppl never talk about having body dysmorphia?
blood honey great question.
Because they're not complimented as much. If you grow up being told you're beautiful, you're cute, you're skinny, etc. you feel pressured to constantly live up to those standards.
Because they don’t give a shit what they look like and others don’t care enough to notice them
a lot of people do. people just dont listen to them. my brother is unattractive but he has it.
Probably because people are gonna invalidate their feelings.
Both so beautiful, but most importantly from within. Your inner light radiates and shines bright.
Jeannie you’re my fav channel! It’s such diverse content and great info about literally any topic 💜💜💜🔥
Share the workout please?! Now at 31, and still going through moments of body dysmorphia. Coming from a Filipino culture, it was pretty standard for old school aunties or family friends to comment on each other’s (unflattering or flattering) physical traits .. sad but true. They mean well but nahh they just mean. Lol! Anyways, growing up super thin then all a sudden gaining weight in my early 20’s, it took a huge toll on my self esteem. In less than 6 months, I dropped from 125-104 and I’m 5’1! I would literally obsess on how much and what I ate, constantly measured my waist, arms, and thighs, drank diet green tea that gave you the shits, and sometimes not eat all. I would even get excited when my clavicles were more “bony-looking”. Till one day some friends gave me an intervention and showed me a candid shot of how I look. I looked sick and couldn’t even recognize myself anymore. Since then I’ve been making better choices in my diet as well as working out and doing strength training, but I would love to hear and learn more of your workouts for inspiration.
ThanksJeannie!
Love that you're addressing this topic! Ironically, I've always been skinny due to a fast metabolism but my body dysmorphia stems from me thinking I'm too skinny! So many parts of our culture tell women to feel as if they're never good enough...of course that's why so many women and girls grow up with body dysmorphia and it's something we have to start dismantling, both in the world and in our minds. Also, as a Persian woman I think it's great to see some Persian representation on your show, so thank you for that! :D
Thank you guys sooooo much for this video cz no matter how many people told me that i look good enough and that im not fat, i still struggle with not being "thin enough" specially cz it always gets in my head when someone says that i need to lose weight. This video really helped me out because now i know that I'm not alone and that even people like you who are beyond beautiful and amazing, experience that and actually have suffered with it. Sooo thank you so much.
I absolutely love your channel. Every week its something different. Something inspiring. Something educational. Something emotional. I mean its so different every week but sooo good!!!!
This video is very inspiring. I’m glad that Jeannie & Nazanin shared their story of body dysmorphia cuz there so many people struggling with this & don’t talk about it. There should be more conversations about it. As Jeannie said “own you before they do.” Love yourself always!!❤️❤️💜🥰🥰
Love how vulnerable you're able to be with us!
You are both beautiful in every way. Thanks for sharing your struggles and giving such helpful advice.
This came just in time. I'm the opposite , I've been obese almost my whole life and recently I've lost almost 60 pounds and still losing and I don't see what other people see. I still see the fat, unattractive woman . I don't see that "new" person. I know I'm losing weight because of my clothes being too loose but I don't see it in the mirror. Thank you for touching this subject.
You're honestly my list of 'one of the most inspirational people', Jeannie.
Ur so sweet fam ❤️
This is beautiful and I absolutely love what Naz said regarding finding a fitness coach specifically for you... That is sooooo true
Loved this video! Jeannie you are so real and I love that, always struggling with loving my body the way it is. I can totally relate with the both of you, I’ve been there.
This video hit home for me. Body Dysmorphia is something that I’ve struggled with since I was 7. It took getting pregnant and gaining weight rapidly to realize how important it is to nourish your body. After my child was born and I saw my new mom body, I fell in love. It took pregnancy and the miracle that pregnancy is, to love my body.
I’ve worked hard to regain some of the weight, as I loved how I looked. The other day, a picture was taken of me and I saw the weight gain in my face. I was so proud of it that I instantly posted the picture. That picture is my motivation to keep going and that it’s ok to have some curves
I love that u share these stories with us everyone's story is someone else's inspiration thank u for being so strong and brave enough to share it
Thank you for spreading the knowledge, love and empowerment.... Love from Kenya!!!!! Nazanin is amazing!
Asking the right questions, Jeannie. Thank you!
Finally, someone who acknowledges that the area they move to isn’t the areas culture/people’s fault. Too many I see often people who move to Cali or are from Cali but move to a different city or town end up blaming the city/town which is not the case. Also, thank you for sharing this story, I have a family member who struggles with body dysmorphia and I don’t personally understand what they go through but I understand the journey is tough and long but seeing you guys grow and keep growing gives hope. 😊
I appreciate you being honest about this issue. I remember going through something similar, except mine was opposite. When I was a young teen I was made fun of for being thin and it affected me so badly that I started taking pills to make me put on weight and was never satisfied with the way I looked. Body dysmorphia can affect anyone of any size.
@@nosi_mzolisa I totally relate
Thank you for bringing Nazanin on, her daily quotes on her insta are my favourite, she's definitely all about lifting people up mentally!!! The two of you together is a FIRE combination! lots of
I went through the exact same thing & it’s refreshing to see i am not alone! Thank you so much for this video. I hope the podcast is similar to this! I loved it !
I love the way nazanin looks at Jeanie
Thank you for always delivering such great content Jeannie ❤️ !
Thankyou so much for this video girl! We love you and mama Mai. I struggle with severe anxiety and depression and was wondering if you could do a video with some coping tips or anything natural to take. I have been struggling with this for years and just need a way out. Send hugs to mama mai!
Nazanin & Jeannie!! Ya'll both are absolutely stunning 😍
Connections through wounds and we all heal. Jeannie you inspire me to love my body and make healthier decisions. Grew up with a Mexican mother that made sure I did not go hungry, but said things like " if your skinnier, your prettier". Then gives me 3 more tacos. Now I'm at my correct BMI and happy. Good to have others to look to for inspiration. Thanks for keeping it 💯👍
I needed this video. I can relate so much to this topic and I have to remember to tell myself not to compare myself to other people who I believe have "better bodies" than me but be happy and healthy for myself in mind, body and soul. I can say I am in a better place and this video really helped me own that. Thank you Jeannie and Nazanin.