I saw an inspirational quote with a picture of a scale on Instagram that said ….”Please remember: This scale can only give you a numerical reflection of your relationship with gravity. That is it. It cannot measure beauty, talent, purpose, possibility, strength, love or character.”
Good for you! And you did it the good, old-fashioned way: exercise, modifying diet. Having a great, knowledgeable trainer really helps, too. Very inspirational. So proud of you! And I so agree with you, I was a hardcore runner for many years. Injuries set me back on so many levels, so I now walk either outside or incline walks on the treadmill. So much better on the joints. Keep up the great work! 😊❤
One thought re: DEXA scan - I’d highly recommend getting one, and maybe not for the reasons we’re usually focused on. I’m 56 and got one last Fall, just a few weeks before I got a breast cancer diagnosis. Since the DEXA also gives you bone density, it’s been hugely helpful to have that baseline as I go into hormone treatment that will compromise my bone density. So knowing where I was last year has been fabulous in that regard. I’m also working on fat loss, and when I can I’ll get back into strength training (I was doing CrossFit, which I give credit to for giving me a bone density of 1.1, which means I have denser bones than many 30-year-olds!). Highly recommend getting baseline data as we go through our menopausal years!
I would not get a DEXA. I would get a REMS scan. You will need to travel. It shows bone density more accurately than DEXA & bone quality. It’s from a company called ECHOLIGHT. My dexas were so different & same machine. You look beautiful!
I work at the hospital. And ur right. Being able to take care of ur self as we age sooo important in the long run. I'm 60 and I see ppl younger than me. Not able to move around on there own. Great job.
I am on my own personal health journey as well. Your comments about how a cheat meal can be a meal of fresh pasta or a high-quality burger resonated with me. I've always associated "cheating" with junk food from fast food places, and I think it's because I was raised and conditioned to believe that stuff like McDonald's was a "treat." I need to rewire my brain. Thank you for making me look at this differently.
More power to your transformation journey! Love how you used "transformation" instead of "weight loss". The goal is to be strong and healthy and like you, it took a while for me to find what worked for me. It's different for everyone but finding the right combination of movement, right food, sleep and mental well-being that suits your lifestyle is key. My wish is that we have more access to healthy food in the grocery aisles that is not too prohibitive to us consumers.
Putting time into yourself is NEVER a waste. Way to go, Michele!! I’m on my own journey too. A bit slower paced due to health constraints but it’s coming along well 😊. Thanks for sharing what has/has not worked for you ❤💪🏻🏋🏻♀️
Every part of this resonated with me. I'm the same age and have become much more aware of how I want to age. The two biggest things that you said that really woke me up were about about numbers (which has been an obsession in the past) and junkfood not being food! Keep up the great work! You're going about this in such a smart way!
I’ve been on the same journey for about 2.5 years. It wasn’t about the number on the scale for me either. It’s about how I felt in my body. I have most of the same medical problems as my father who is now wheelchair bound and very infirm. I didn’t want that to be my destiny too. I’ve worked hard at my job to hopefully saved enough to retire in the future. I want to be healthy enough when that time comes to be able to enjoy it and not end up relying on others to take care of me. Lately, I’ve hit a wall in the weight loss department, but I feel stronger since working with my trainer. I don’t weigh myself, but I know just by the way my clothes feel on my body. I’ve accepted it and will just continue on this journey. Thank you for sharing yours! It’s good to hear that there are others on the same road.
Congrats Michele!!!! Keep it up - you were beautiful before and you are now. The most important thing is that you are happy with how you look and feel.
So happy for you! You are shrinking before our eyes. And all of your realizations, thank you for vocalizing. It really is a lifestyle change. Keep on keeping on! 💜
Well done Michele! I appreciate how candid you've been on your journey. ❤ I really love seeing you succeed and bringing us along the way, it's been really inspiring. Being a teen in the 90s (diet coke, snackwells and the like), I never really realized how food illiterate I was. I started doing Dr. Joe's work a little over two years ago. I've found that when I focused on wholeness in all areas of my life it was wild how things changed. In the area of health... What was once meant with resistance became something I wanted to do, or something that became easy to step into. Working out in the early mornings has become easier and cooking a healthy meal feels more empowering. Thank you for your comments regarding the scale, I'm working through that currently and that's exactly what I needed to hear! 😊
You deserve ever inch of that fantastic smile you created. 100% on addictive food additives and Dr. JD! Way to honour yourself! I work in addiction med and food is in that spectrum 100%. Bravo! Very inspiring.
You are my hero, thank you for this. Been watching health videos on aging and women and no doubt, you are doing it right. You have motivated us big time!
Thank you for sharing all of this, I found it so helpful. And thank you for being so thoughtful about how to talk about it. Your vulnerability and care is so appreciated.
Everything you said 👏🏻 I think the way you went about your transformation journey is what every human being should go about their own transformation journey. As a society, we are so hell bent on just the term “weight loss” everything thing revolves around those two words but there’s so much more around that. You are such an inspiration, Michele!
Congratulations..I just lost30 lbs too . I know how you feel when you say you are proud of yourself. It’s not easy but it changed my happiness level . Now we just have to keep doing what we are doing ❤❤
I turned 50 in January and have the exact same philosophy on my weight and fitness. I was diagnosed with LADA/T1 diabetes. One thing I have learned is how much impact just simply walking can have on your blood sugar levels. I now have a Peloton treadmill and try to walk or run every day (if not, I am walking one of my three dogs daily). I am working out for my health and fitness for the second half of life. I also do not want to lead a sedentary life as I get older. Any kind of movement is so important.
I truly believe that slow and steady wins the race. It took me a full year to lose 17 lbs, (while gaining muscle), and I’ve kept it off for the past 4 years. I lift weights, and play tennis. Changing from running 6-days a week to weight-training in 2020, made the biggest composition change. Proud of you Michelle! Keep it up!
I also saw on Instagram a post already, wow, congrats once more, dear Michele, you can be so proud of yourself, and i'm more than super happy for you!!!🤩🤩🎉🎉🥂🥂🎶🎶This was so good to watch and listen and you're always inspirational, Michele!!! 😘😘😘😘😘😘
I have struggled with food the same way you do. I also have been on a health journey this year too. For the first time in my life I have not been ashamed of looking at the scale. I know I am trying to be healthy and that’s what matters.
Way to go Michelle! When I stopped eating meat and being more aware of my food intake I remember reading articles about how when you eat healthy or even starting a new change for yourself it takes a good 3 months for it to become a habit. I now crave fruits and veggies. Junk or fast food is nasty for me. Also becoming more knowledgeable about how truly most American food is toxic and eating healthy truly is the best choice for longevity and happiness
Thank you for sharing your transformation Michele! I appreciate all the information in your videos. I am still on my journey. You are so right about the marketing for food. I wish they would start marketing for healthier foods! You are an inspiration. Congrats! Take care Michele! ❤
This video was everything- Thank You. Being a journey says it all. I have walked all my life, never learned to drive. I am 61 this month and it has served me well. We just cant eat or really exercise the same as we did in our 20's, and I so agree its about mainlining health, strength and mobility, not just about "how much do I weigh" . I broke my foot in 2021, it took me a full year to be at what I considered normal (LOL) and it took work. I still have my challenges, but wanting to be able to walk, get up and move as proper as one can going into one's 70's,80's is a goal. Eating well is always a goal too ( i say this after eating a delish Belgian sugar waffle) but hey, one day at a time LOL Thank you again for letting us be with you on your journey!
Hi Michelle, thank you for sharing your journey and what has helped you. When I first started to follow you I remembered you said that about 'training' rather than 'working out' . That also really made a lot of sense to me. I also really dislike being dictated by a number. There's a machine out there that every one likes to use in my family where it told the person what age their body was. I just could not get on board. I know getting onto that scale could tip my mental health backwards. Well done Michelle, keep up the good work!! Keep going.
Michellle, I’m so glad I saw this. I just started this journey and I’m going through all that you just said. It is so so hard. I want to sit and watch Netflix tooo! I’ve undertaken this journey because my knees are giving away. I’m 47 and I don’t want to be bound to a wheelchair after 15 years. Your video brings out such a resounding emotion. So grateful that you talked about your struggles and went into detail about diet and the correlation of diet and exercise and how that’s an eye opener for you. I’m realising that’s my story too. Thank you thank you thank you ❤
I truly enjoyed this video Michele! Thank you for being so open, sincere and honest. I think it’s one of my favorite videos you have created. You are so inspiring. ❤
Thank you so much for this video. It is not only informational, but also inspirational and honest. I hope you will do more of this type of content, focusing more on wellness, longevity, and lifestyle, rather than short term goals. Thank you again and well done!
Thanks for your honest video. I believe that muscle gain, vs. weight loss, is the name of the game, for everyone. I am now post-menopause and shudder to think of how much muscle I have lost (in the name of weight loss) and what it did to my metabolism over the years. I am working to reverse the beginnings of metabolic syndrome and just did a Dexascan and am happy I did it because I want to be informed of my visceral fat. I will do another in six months to check on my status. Bravo to your hard work!
I’m also on a similar journey as you and lost 30 lbs so far. I couldn’t agree enough about seeing it as a life long journey, not just a number lessened on the scale. It completely changes how I view food and exercises ever since. But to be honest, as women, like you said, we grow up seeing scale as the ultimate goal and there are times I did struggle with that. What helps me go pass it is Jordan Syatt’s and Eric Roberts’ content (and also many more including yours) - especially the ones where they talk about scale. Also, telling myself to trust the process! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I still remember the word that you said “every meal is not about celebration” and it will forever ingrain in my brain! Let’s get strong together 💪🏻
Wow...just wow! You look amazing! Not only your body transformation but you're glowing and healthy looking in the face. I noticed a really big change a few videos ago and thoughr you looked amazing. Well done and thanks for sharing your inspirational journey ❤
Congrats on your journey, you are doing amazing! I really need to get back on my journey. I feel you on the running, I have degenerative disc disease and I’ll herniate if I run often. I’ve found a new love of uphill walking/hiking.
Wonderful Michele! This is very powerful and you are inspiring me to keep going. I'm 20 years older than you and for various reasons, I've lost a lot of mobility and now work with. physical therapist to regain some. It's hard but also empowering whenI make progress ... and your thoughts are so helpful.
I really liked your vlog where you talked about celebrating the wins. All wins.- if you spent hours on the couch but walked in the morning celebrate your activity. Cause beating yourself up is not beneficial.
Hiii Michele! When you mentioned that fast food companies make what you eat more tasty and addictive, I don't think it was crazy at all! They gotta keep you wanting to come back to buy and eat more!! And of course, so much harder to stop those eating habits. Thank you for sharing with us. It is a big journey and you're doing amazing!
I am also in a weight loss journey it is very slow but I am making progress. I appreciate all that you say it helps me and motivates me. Please continue you are so amazing and I admire you.
I'm 62 and had to have a DEXA due to a fracture in my back. I was found to have full blown osteoperosis, and you speaking about lifting heavy hopefully will make your 1st DEXA a great one! I wish I knew then what I know now...
Great job Michelle!!!!! For sure you have to be proud about what you have achieved 😊 and what an inspirational message for many of us that have started the same journey!!! Thanks for sharing your experience and please, keep going!!! 😘😘😘😘
Wow!! I loved this video. Thank you SO MUCH Michelle. I’ve just started back with my trainer partially due to you. At this point, yes, I want to look good (most of us do) but it is just to be able to move in later years. Here’s to the long haul!😊🏋️
I am so happy that you are showing such love for yourself by working out❤ I know I work out mostly for my mental health. I need it like air to breathe!
Well done, MIchele! This video is very inspiring to me as I’m about 7 months into my own journey and fight the daily battle of the scale. Stress is also a major factor for me and I am luckily at a point where I can minimize it vs. my previously crazy career. One minor suggestion in case it proves useful: I have a 26 year-old treadmill 😂 that I used to run on when I lived back East and now walk on while watching Netflix living in often rainy Seattle. Possibly a good way to combine activities if you’d consider purchasing new and probably very technically cool treadmill? Best of luck on your lifelong journey! ❤
Wow. I loved this video Michele. I turned 50 this year and I have the same why as you. My dad is 80 and has lost a lot of his mobility because of Parkinson’s and my mother has early dementia. After the last year of freshly dealing with this I want to be as healthy as possible, as strong as possible and keep my mind fresh. So I joined a fitness program where the woman who is a trained personal trainer and nutritionist, the stuff she teaches is exactly what you spoke about in this video, consistency, calories, water and sleep. With heavy focus on mindset. I’m in my 10th week of the program and I’m doing really well, but I really hope I’m in the same place you are now this time next year. Because it means I’ve changed my relationship with food and fitness and I’ve started something that I can do for the rest of my life. You are doing fantastic. 🙌🏻 oh and check out the podcast Sleep and Weight Gain by The Matt Walker Podcast. It’s two short episodes and explains why sleep or lack of leads to weight gain. It would be great to get updates from you in the future because you explain stuff so well and as you say you’re a normal person, just like us 😊
This is a good vlog! I’m glad to see something a bit more “wholesome” than materialistic. Maybe I’m the only one who feels this way?! You have interesting vlogs when they are not just about money and things. ❤
Totally agree about big food corporations and how addictive the food is. Young people, including young children in Britain are also suffering so badly from starting life addicted to this stuff through no fault of their own. Rubbish food tends to be cheaper and families are struggling to put food on the table. It’s a terrible health crisis.
Well done. You look fantastic and lovely to hear that you feel great. It would be really helpful to see how you do food and get an idea of your workouts🙏👍🥳😘😘
Yes!!❤ first, congrats! 🎉 The journey is hard. When you said I don’t want to be dependent and seeing friends falling apart resonated with me. I was just diagnosed with a back issue and like a light switch it clicked. I don’t want to be dependent either or develop diseases I can prevent. Bone loss, diabetes, etc. ❤everything you said about junk/fast food - yes. Me. Too. ❤ how did you pick your trainer?❤
Great video! What resonated with me: wondering why the weight doesn’t change but meanwhile the body composition is changing, and when you said that certain foods are made to be addictive and not nourishing/satisfying. Absolutely agree with the desire to be strong and live a full life and ready for anything! Also, getting a dexascan would align with your overall health/wellness goal; it will tell you how your bones are doing which could inform a possible decision on HRT if you’re interested in that.
Michele, I remember while on my walk listening to you share how nervous you were to even share that you were going on this journey. I feel so proud of your progress and hope this is motivational and inspirational for others. I think it's so marvelous that you not only feel amazing but you look amazing too. It is hard work - and DEDICATION indeed!
Congrats Michele! I’m over 65, did my own journey to lose weight so I know how hard it can be. I went from 165 down to 138. But haven’t been able to sustain it as health issues intervened so I’m hovering around 148-150 now.
Congrats, Michele, on such an achievement. I went from 173 to 145 in 7 months by walking (wearing a 20-pound vest) and strength training. I am also a carnivore, which has changed my life vastly and noticeably. I've never felt better. I just turned 50 this past March and am currently going through perimenopause, but with the help of DR Marie Claire Haver and Chalene Johnson, this time around, I feel I'm living my best healthy life. My only advice is to focus on strength training, and you're good. Great job, mama!!!❤❤❤
This video helped me so much. I am just starting my transformation journey (started in late June) and just hearing your thoughts on your journey have truly inspired me. Thank you, Michele for letting us in on your progress. ❤
You go girl!!! Great example for all women about the many benefits that come with lifting weights consistently. Too many too list....congrats on the progress you've made and happy to hear how good you are feeling on this new lifestyle you have adopted.👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I knew it was a lot !! Wow. That’s incredible good for you. My daughter actually just lost 31. I’m so proud of her. She’s 31 and this time she is ON AND SERIOUS AND NOT GIVING UP. SHES DOING THE RIGHT WAY AS WELL. And that’s important. The battle ! Good job. Really. I have seen so many WALK MORE. They did all the workouts at. Eating etc. added walking and bam ! Trimmed
Thank you, Michele! Your successful journey is an inspiration to us all. Ohh, the sleep factor, I couldn't agree with you more. That is my biggest weakness that I need to fix.
Great encouragement for us ❤. I think when we slow down and find what works we find this weight loss journey enjoyable. I’ve watched also your eating. I love that you still enjoy eating out and have love of foods❤Thanks for sharing and enjoy these updates 🎉After watching I felt I was not alone in this journey.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Yes you must be so proud of yourself by taking great care of yourself. Your new lifestyle seems sustainable and you still enjoy your life by not limiting too much what and how often you eat certain food.❤
You have the definition you were working toward. Strength training has made all the difference for me. Thanks for sharing this journey it is inspiring. My mantra is I’m setting myself up for a healthy future❤
Thank you so much for sharing your health improvement/maintenance journey - very inspiring as I'm now noticing a real change in my body (just turned 46) and really want to do something, both with my diet and also body strength (peri menopause also kicked in). Please do share what you eat and what exercises you do with weights 🙂
Oh I love this so much I’m going to watch it again🎉 When you started your journey, you said something about how you could be all or nothing with your healthy eating habits and you were trying to change your mindset and that really spoke to me. Your words were motivating and since April, I’ve lost 14 pounds and feel great. I’ve plateaued on the scale but I’m just going to keep going. Keep the updates coming, so inspiring. Thank you ❤
I’m so happy for you and great job! So many woman think strength training will get them bulky and they shy away from it but it really just makes you shapely and fit. I love lifting!
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I saw an inspirational quote with a picture of a scale on Instagram that said ….”Please remember: This scale can only give you a numerical reflection of your relationship with gravity. That is it. It cannot measure beauty, talent, purpose, possibility, strength, love or character.”
Love it!!
Good for you! And you did it the good, old-fashioned way: exercise, modifying diet. Having a great, knowledgeable trainer really helps, too. Very inspirational. So proud of you! And I so agree with you, I was a hardcore runner for many years. Injuries set me back on so many levels, so I now walk either outside or incline walks on the treadmill. So much better on the joints. Keep up the great work! 😊❤
Paused to comment: I clapped in real life because we are our hardest job. So awesome!!
Prioritising your health is priceless and pays dividends. Good job Michele.
One thought re: DEXA scan - I’d highly recommend getting one, and maybe not for the reasons we’re usually focused on. I’m 56 and got one last Fall, just a few weeks before I got a breast cancer diagnosis. Since the DEXA also gives you bone density, it’s been hugely helpful to have that baseline as I go into hormone treatment that will compromise my bone density. So knowing where I was last year has been fabulous in that regard. I’m also working on fat loss, and when I can I’ll get back into strength training (I was doing CrossFit, which I give credit to for giving me a bone density of 1.1, which means I have denser bones than many 30-year-olds!). Highly recommend getting baseline data as we go through our menopausal years!
Agreed on DEXA scan. Very helpful info especially when you're tracking progress overtime!
I would not get a DEXA. I would get a REMS scan. You will need to travel. It shows bone density more accurately than DEXA & bone quality. It’s from a company called ECHOLIGHT. My dexas were so different & same machine. You look beautiful!
I work at the hospital. And ur right. Being able to take care of ur self as we age sooo important in the long run. I'm 60 and I see ppl younger than me. Not able to move around on there own. Great job.
That has to be motivating!
I am on my own personal health journey as well. Your comments about how a cheat meal can be a meal of fresh pasta or a high-quality burger resonated with me. I've always associated "cheating" with junk food from fast food places, and I think it's because I was raised and conditioned to believe that stuff like McDonald's was a "treat." I need to rewire my brain. Thank you for making me look at this differently.
More power to your transformation journey! Love how you used "transformation" instead of "weight loss". The goal is to be strong and healthy and like you, it took a while for me to find what worked for me. It's different for everyone but finding the right combination of movement, right food, sleep and mental well-being that suits your lifestyle is key. My wish is that we have more access to healthy food in the grocery aisles that is not too prohibitive to us consumers.
Putting time into yourself is NEVER a waste. Way to go, Michele!! I’m on my own journey too. A bit slower paced due to health constraints but it’s coming along well 😊. Thanks for sharing what has/has not worked for you ❤💪🏻🏋🏻♀️
Wonderful to hear you say that you are proud of yourself! ❤
Stay the course. Working out on the regular since the 90s; I’m 63 & have friends the same age with mobility issues.
you have a lot to be proud of! in a time where weight loss drugs are everywhere, doing this the hard way is a huge accomplishment!
Every part of this resonated with me. I'm the same age and have become much more aware of how I want to age. The two biggest things that you said that really woke me up were about about numbers (which has been an obsession in the past) and junkfood not being food! Keep up the great work! You're going about this in such a smart way!
Thank you! 🥰
Go Michele, Go! 🎉 Beautiful before, beautiful after! Healthier looks amazing on you!
Thank you so much!
"It's about forever, but not always." That struck a chord. ❤ Brava, you are and have always been a role model for me. Love and light your way ~✨🌟
Additional comment: you are SO right about the goal being fitness and strength , not the number on the scale, and for the long haul.
So well said Michelle… every single word … I appreciate your vulnerability and the truth that you have shared… thank you 💕🙏🎶🎉
Go, Michele! 💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You continue to inspire me! I'm 47, and I'm also going through my weight loss journey. Videos like this make me smile big! ❤❤
I’ve been on the same journey for about 2.5 years. It wasn’t about the number on the scale for me either. It’s about how I felt in my body. I have most of the same medical problems as my father who is now wheelchair bound and very infirm. I didn’t want that to be my destiny too. I’ve worked hard at my job to hopefully saved enough to retire in the future. I want to be healthy enough when that time comes to be able to enjoy it and not end up relying on others to take care of me. Lately, I’ve hit a wall in the weight loss department, but I feel stronger since working with my trainer. I don’t weigh myself, but I know just by the way my clothes feel on my body. I’ve accepted it and will just continue on this journey. Thank you for sharing yours! It’s good to hear that there are others on the same road.
You look fantastic, love that you emphasize how you feel better and empowered!
Fantastic Michele 😊! Very proud of you! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!
Congrats Michele!!!! Keep it up - you were beautiful before and you are now. The most important thing is that you are happy with how you look and feel.
You are 100% correct about the food industry!
So happy for you! You are shrinking before our eyes. And all of your realizations, thank you for vocalizing. It really is a lifestyle change. Keep on keeping on! 💜
Thank you for being so vulnerable about your health journey and thus, being such an inspiration 🥰🙏🙌😎
Well done Michele! I appreciate how candid you've been on your journey. ❤ I really love seeing you succeed and bringing us along the way, it's been really inspiring. Being a teen in the 90s (diet coke, snackwells and the like), I never really realized how food illiterate I was. I started doing Dr. Joe's work a little over two years ago. I've found that when I focused on wholeness in all areas of my life it was wild how things changed. In the area of health... What was once meant with resistance became something I wanted to do, or something that became easy to step into. Working out in the early mornings has become easier and cooking a healthy meal feels more empowering. Thank you for your comments regarding the scale, I'm working through that currently and that's exactly what I needed to hear! 😊
Wow!!! Your legs look so strong. You should absolutely be proud, that’s some hard work!
You deserve ever inch of that fantastic smile you created. 100% on addictive food additives and Dr. JD! Way to honour yourself! I work in addiction med and food is in that spectrum 100%. Bravo! Very inspiring.
You are an inspiration on every level! Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤
You are my hero, thank you for this. Been watching health videos on aging and women and no doubt, you are doing it right. You have motivated us big time!
The smile on your face says it all!
A dexa scan also gives you information about your bone density which is very important as you go thru menopause.
Thank you for sharing all of this, I found it so helpful. And thank you for being so thoughtful about how to talk about it. Your vulnerability and care is so appreciated.
Everything you said 👏🏻 I think the way you went about your transformation journey is what every human being should go about their own transformation journey. As a society, we are so hell bent on just the term “weight loss” everything thing revolves around those two words but there’s so much more around that. You are such an inspiration, Michele!
Well done! Health is wealth!
Congratulations..I just lost30 lbs too . I know how you feel when you say you are proud of yourself. It’s not easy but it changed my happiness level . Now we just have to keep doing what we are doing ❤❤
I turned 50 in January and have the exact same philosophy on my weight and fitness. I was diagnosed with LADA/T1 diabetes. One thing I have learned is how much impact just simply walking can have on your blood sugar levels. I now have a Peloton treadmill and try to walk or run every day (if not, I am walking one of my three dogs daily).
I am working out for my health and fitness for the second half of life. I also do not want to lead a sedentary life as I get older. Any kind of movement is so important.
You look amazing Michele! Love this for you 👏🏼 but thank you for being transparent!
I truly believe that slow and steady wins the race. It took me a full year to lose 17 lbs, (while gaining muscle), and I’ve kept it off for the past 4 years. I lift weights, and play tennis. Changing from running 6-days a week to weight-training in 2020, made the biggest composition change. Proud of you Michelle! Keep it up!
I also saw on Instagram a post already, wow, congrats once more, dear Michele, you can be so proud of yourself, and i'm more than super happy for you!!!🤩🤩🎉🎉🥂🥂🎶🎶This was so good to watch and listen and you're always inspirational, Michele!!! 😘😘😘😘😘😘
I have struggled with food the same way you do. I also have been on a health journey this year too. For the first time in my life I have not been ashamed of looking at the scale. I know I am trying to be healthy and that’s what matters.
Way to go Michele! Thank you for the tips.
Way to go Michelle! When I stopped eating meat and being more aware of my food intake I remember reading articles about how when you eat healthy or even starting a new change for yourself it takes a good 3 months for it to become a habit. I now crave fruits and veggies. Junk or fast food is nasty for me. Also becoming more knowledgeable about how truly most American food is toxic and eating healthy truly is the best choice for longevity and happiness
Thank you for sharing your transformation Michele! I appreciate all the information in your videos. I am still on my journey. You are so right about the marketing for food. I wish they would start marketing for healthier foods! You are an inspiration. Congrats! Take care Michele! ❤
This video was everything- Thank You. Being a journey says it all. I have walked all my life, never learned to drive. I am 61 this month and it has served me well. We just cant eat or really exercise the same as we did in our 20's, and I so agree its about mainlining health, strength and mobility, not just about "how much do I weigh" . I broke my foot in 2021, it took me a full year to be at what I considered normal (LOL) and it took work. I still have my challenges, but wanting to be able to walk, get up and move as proper as one can going into one's 70's,80's is a goal. Eating well is always a goal too ( i say this after eating a delish Belgian sugar waffle) but hey, one day at a time LOL Thank you again for letting us be with you on your journey!
Way to go!! You look great, but more importantly you look happy!! And that my friend is everything ❤🎉
Amazing, you look amazing. Thank so much for the video 😍🥰
TFS!! Very inspirational and congrats on your transformation! ❤
Hi Michelle, thank you for sharing your journey and what has helped you. When I first started to follow you I remembered you said that about 'training' rather than 'working out' . That also really made a lot of sense to me. I also really dislike being dictated by a number. There's a machine out there that every one likes to use in my family where it told the person what age their body was. I just could not get on board. I know getting onto that scale could tip my mental health backwards. Well done Michelle, keep up the good work!! Keep going.
Michellle, I’m so glad I saw this. I just started this journey and I’m going through all that you just said. It is so so hard. I want to sit and watch Netflix tooo! I’ve undertaken this journey because my knees are giving away. I’m 47 and I don’t want to be bound to a wheelchair after 15 years. Your video brings out such a resounding emotion. So grateful that you talked about your struggles and went into detail about diet and the correlation of diet and exercise and how that’s an eye opener for you. I’m realising that’s my story too. Thank you thank you thank you ❤
I couldn't be happier to know this video has helped you even a little bit. Good luck to you! Just know I'm doing it alongside you ❤️
@@TheMicheleWangyes absolutely this is motivational.
I truly enjoyed this video Michele! Thank you for being so open, sincere and honest. I think it’s one of my favorite videos you have created. You are so inspiring. ❤
Thank you so much for this video. It is not only informational, but also inspirational and honest. I hope you will do more of this type of content, focusing more on wellness, longevity, and lifestyle, rather than short term goals. Thank you again and well done!
Thanks for your honest video. I believe that muscle gain, vs. weight loss, is the name of the game, for everyone. I am now post-menopause and shudder to think of how much muscle I have lost (in the name of weight loss) and what it did to my metabolism over the years. I am working to reverse the beginnings of metabolic syndrome and just did a Dexascan and am happy I did it because I want to be informed of my visceral fat. I will do another in six months to check on my status. Bravo to your hard work!
I’m also on a similar journey as you and lost 30 lbs so far. I couldn’t agree enough about seeing it as a life long journey, not just a number lessened on the scale. It completely changes how I view food and exercises ever since. But to be honest, as women, like you said, we grow up seeing scale as the ultimate goal and there are times I did struggle with that. What helps me go pass it is Jordan Syatt’s and Eric Roberts’ content (and also many more including yours) - especially the ones where they talk about scale. Also, telling myself to trust the process! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I still remember the word that you said “every meal is not about celebration” and it will forever ingrain in my brain! Let’s get strong together 💪🏻
Congrats to you!! 🥰
Wow...just wow! You look amazing! Not only your body transformation but you're glowing and healthy looking in the face. I noticed a really big change a few videos ago and thoughr you looked amazing. Well done and thanks for sharing your inspirational journey ❤
Congrats on your journey, you are doing amazing! I really need to get back on my journey. I feel you on the running, I have degenerative disc disease and I’ll herniate if I run often. I’ve found a new love of uphill walking/hiking.
Great video and well done Michele!!! This is the right frame of mind, this means you will keep going and you will keep healthy 😃
You should be proud, you have accomplished a lot! Congrats to YOU
Wonderful Michele! This is very powerful and you are inspiring me to keep going. I'm 20 years older than you and for various reasons, I've lost a lot of mobility and now work with. physical therapist to regain some. It's hard but also empowering whenI make progress ... and your thoughts are so helpful.
You’re fabulous! Great job!
A really very pleasure listen about your journey! ❤ thanks 🙏🏻
You go girl! You’ve got this! 🤗
You’re doing amazing!! You look amazing, and most importantly it looks like you FEEL amazing. So happy for you 🥰
You are beautiful inside and out! Congrats on your journey…you are an inspiration!
I really liked your vlog where you talked about celebrating the wins. All wins.- if you spent hours on the couch but walked in the morning celebrate your activity. Cause beating yourself up is not beneficial.
So true!
Hiii Michele! When you mentioned that fast food companies make what you eat more tasty and addictive, I don't think it was crazy at all! They gotta keep you wanting to come back to buy and eat more!! And of course, so much harder to stop those eating habits.
Thank you for sharing with us. It is a big journey and you're doing amazing!
I am also in a weight loss journey it is very slow but I am making progress. I appreciate all that you say it helps me and motivates me. Please continue you are so amazing and I admire you.
I'm 62 and had to have a DEXA due to a fracture in my back. I was found to have full blown osteoperosis, and you speaking about lifting heavy hopefully will make your 1st DEXA a great one! I wish I knew then what I know now...
Great job Michelle!!!!! For sure you have to be proud about what you have achieved 😊 and what an inspirational message for many of us that have started the same journey!!! Thanks for sharing your experience and please, keep going!!! 😘😘😘😘
Wow!!
I loved this video. Thank you SO MUCH Michelle. I’ve just started back with my trainer partially due to you. At this point, yes, I want to look good (most of us do) but it is just to be able to move in later years.
Here’s to the long haul!😊🏋️
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It is inspirational.
I am so happy that you are showing such love for yourself by working out❤ I know I work out mostly for my mental health. I need it like air to breathe!
Thanks for sharing your journey!!!!
Well done, MIchele! This video is very inspiring to me as I’m about 7 months into my own journey and fight the daily battle of the scale. Stress is also a major factor for me and I am luckily at a point where I can minimize it vs. my previously crazy career.
One minor suggestion in case it proves useful: I have a 26 year-old treadmill 😂 that I used to run on when I lived back East and now walk on while watching Netflix living in often rainy Seattle. Possibly a good way to combine activities if you’d consider purchasing new and probably very technically cool treadmill? Best of luck on your lifelong journey! ❤
Wow. I loved this video Michele. I turned 50 this year and I have the same why as you. My dad is 80 and has lost a lot of his mobility because of Parkinson’s and my mother has early dementia. After the last year of freshly dealing with this I want to be as healthy as possible, as strong as possible and keep my mind fresh. So I joined a fitness program where the woman who is a trained personal trainer and nutritionist, the stuff she teaches is exactly what you spoke about in this video, consistency, calories, water and sleep. With heavy focus on mindset. I’m in my 10th week of the program and I’m doing really well, but I really hope I’m in the same place you are now this time next year. Because it means I’ve changed my relationship with food and fitness and I’ve started something that I can do for the rest of my life. You are doing fantastic. 🙌🏻 oh and check out the podcast Sleep and Weight Gain by The Matt Walker Podcast. It’s two short episodes and explains why sleep or lack of leads to weight gain. It would be great to get updates from you in the future because you explain stuff so well and as you say you’re a normal person, just like us 😊
This is a good vlog! I’m glad to see something a bit more “wholesome” than materialistic. Maybe I’m the only one who feels this way?! You have interesting vlogs when they are not just about money and things. ❤
Totally agree about big food corporations and how addictive the food is. Young people, including young children in Britain are also suffering so badly from starting life addicted to this stuff through no fault of their own. Rubbish food tends to be cheaper and families are struggling to put food on the table. It’s a terrible health crisis.
You look good Michelle keep up the good work. I started working out and it's not easy but it's not impossible. I feel and look great, love it.
Well done. You look fantastic and lovely to hear that you feel great. It would be really helpful to see how you do food and get an idea of your workouts🙏👍🥳😘😘
Yes!!❤ first, congrats! 🎉 The journey is hard. When you said I don’t want to be dependent and seeing friends falling apart resonated with me. I was just diagnosed with a back issue and like a light switch it clicked. I don’t want to be dependent either or develop diseases I can prevent. Bone loss, diabetes, etc. ❤everything you said about junk/fast food - yes. Me. Too. ❤ how did you pick your trainer?❤
WOW!! Congrats on your transformation journey. However, I think you are beautiful in both your pics.
Great video! What resonated with me: wondering why the weight doesn’t change but meanwhile the body composition is changing, and when you said that certain foods are made to be addictive and not nourishing/satisfying. Absolutely agree with the desire to be strong and live a full life and ready for anything! Also, getting a dexascan would align with your overall health/wellness goal; it will tell you how your bones are doing which could inform a possible decision on HRT if you’re interested in that.
Michele, I remember while on my walk listening to you share how nervous you were to even share that you were going on this journey. I feel so proud of your progress and hope this is motivational and inspirational for others. I think it's so marvelous that you not only feel amazing but you look amazing too. It is hard work - and DEDICATION indeed!
Thanks so much!
Congrats Michele! I’m over 65, did my own journey to lose weight so I know how hard it can be. I went from 165 down to 138. But haven’t been able to sustain it as health issues intervened so I’m hovering around 148-150 now.
Congrats, Michele, on such an achievement. I went from 173 to 145 in 7 months by walking (wearing a 20-pound vest) and strength training. I am also a carnivore, which has changed my life vastly and noticeably. I've never felt better. I just turned 50 this past March and am currently going through perimenopause, but with the help of DR Marie Claire Haver and Chalene Johnson, this time around, I feel I'm living my best healthy life. My only advice is to focus on strength training, and you're good. Great job, mama!!!❤❤❤
This video helped me so much. I am just starting my transformation journey (started in late June) and just hearing your thoughts on your journey have truly inspired me. Thank you, Michele for letting us in on your progress. ❤
You go girl!!! Great example for all women about the many benefits that come with lifting weights consistently. Too many too list....congrats on the progress you've made and happy to hear how good you are feeling on this new lifestyle you have adopted.👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I knew it was a lot !! Wow. That’s incredible good for you. My daughter actually just lost 31. I’m so proud of her. She’s 31 and this time she is ON AND SERIOUS AND NOT GIVING UP. SHES DOING THE RIGHT WAY AS WELL. And that’s important. The battle ! Good job. Really. I have seen so many WALK MORE. They did all the workouts at. Eating etc. added walking and bam ! Trimmed
Thank you, Michele! Your successful journey is an inspiration to us all. Ohh, the sleep factor, I couldn't agree with you more. That is my biggest weakness that I need to fix.
Great encouragement for us ❤. I think when we slow down and find what works we find this weight loss journey enjoyable. I’ve watched also your eating. I love that you still enjoy eating out and have love of foods❤Thanks for sharing and enjoy these updates 🎉After watching I felt I was not alone in this journey.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Yes you must be so proud of yourself by taking great care of yourself. Your new lifestyle seems sustainable and you still enjoy your life by not limiting too much what and how often you eat certain food.❤
You have the definition you were working toward. Strength training has made all the difference for me. Thanks for sharing this journey it is inspiring.
My mantra is I’m setting myself up for a healthy future❤
Perfect!
Thank you so much for sharing your health improvement/maintenance journey - very inspiring as I'm now noticing a real change in my body (just turned 46) and really want to do something, both with my diet and also body strength (peri menopause also kicked in). Please do share what you eat and what exercises you do with weights 🙂
That was a very inspiring video and does make me want to focus more on building muscle myself as I enter my 60s. Thank you for sharing.
Oh I love this so much I’m going to watch it again🎉 When you started your journey, you said something about how you could be all or nothing with your healthy eating habits and you were trying to change your mindset and that really spoke to me. Your words were motivating and since April, I’ve lost 14 pounds and feel great. I’ve plateaued on the scale but I’m just going to keep going. Keep the updates coming, so inspiring. Thank you ❤
Bravo!! 👏
You are beautiful, and thanks for sharing... I definitely can identify with your struggles in the past
I’m so happy for you and great job! So many woman think strength training will get them bulky and they shy away from it but it really just makes you shapely and fit. I love lifting!
You look Amazing and strong Michelle! 💪🙌🔥
Congrats!!! You look amazing!!! 😊
Well done - and we’ll all keep going 💪