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"You have outfits in your closet that you don't wear but want to wear but can't wear bc you are not where you need to be" THIISSSSSSSSSSS!!! girl you spoke right to me! Subscribed!!
@mommafitbit3701 that's a great idea! I stopped taking photos of myself since I have gained weight because I am highly self-conscious of myself, and I get into a depressed state. I'm going to try this method out instead!
Girl I need help. I want to lose weight I'm 212 and this is the biggest I ever been . I'm so depressed my clothes don't fit anymore. I broke my ankle in 2 spots about 7 months ago still have trouble out of it
I've been doing intermittent fasting, eating more whole foods, fruits and veg and doing a combo of weight lifting and walking and I've felt so much better! I feel and look smaller already after 2 weeks!!
That’s no way to live though. Not sustainable. Unless you plan to do that every single day for the rest of your life ,you’re going to gain it all back the minute you stop.
I have been doing liquid fast and only eat 1 hr a day, walking 1-1.5 hrs between 5500-9000 steps a day and minimizing stress! I have not checked my weight in two weeks and I see the results and feeling in my clothing.
@@jjjks5 it doesn't really bother me since I eat a high protein diet. I eat two meals a day within an eating window for five days a week. It definitely can be sustainable as long as you are eating nutritious meals and prioritizing protein.
Girllllll the beginning of the video when you said “nobody told me I was fat” thatttttttttttttttt. The accuracy. Nobody ever said nothingggggggggggggg that’s the worst part
Pictures will seriously humble you.I knew I gained some weight but i definitely didn’t realize how much until I seen my picture at my cousin birthday dinner.I cried and cried.
I literally kept my favorite pair of jeans for 17 years because I was determined to get back into them!!!! I lost 70 lbs and not only do they fit, they are super loose!!!! I AM SO DAMN PROUD OF MYSELF!!!! I am addicted to working out now! I still want to lose 20 lbs to reach my goal weight. I am 44 and I’ve hit a stall. I’m here to learn and get suggestions! 😀
I understand the mindset of not feeling like you look so you're not aware of how big you have gotten. The weight creeps up on you and you don't see it UNTIL YOU SEE IT.
Ladies, please dont pressure yourself to walk 10k steps a day. Once i removed the pressure and pursued a walk regiment that worked for me. Start with 5k or even 3k
Totally totally agree with this. No pressure at all! Sometimes I don’t hit 10k and I’m fine with it. Now I just enjoy my 45 minute to hour walk and if I lay down the rest of the day, I’m totally fine with it 🤣
Agreed, its been five weeks now-12 pounds down so far-slow and steady-but I started out with 5000-7500 steps. Now I'm at 10,000-15,000-ever week is a journey, take it slow-you get stronger and stronger.
Has been proven 6000 is enough . Just regularly aka daily ( nearly daily)get in about Certainly 4700 ish preferably 6400 - 6800 and IDEALLY over 9000 Steps but you will lose weight with around 6400 Steps at least 5 days a week + doing some intenser ( weighted) cardio + cutting all alcohol and everything with more than 8 to 10 gram sugar any sugar also nut bar with dried nuts can still be a calorie bomb and indeed having a lot of cheese or huge protein shakes can be calorie bombs... DoNT CUT OLIVE OIL its freaking healthy! DONT CUT on dairy by going " light" & " skimmed" All the time . Get SKYR with fiberrich food / fruits plum PEAR Apple... STOP pairing being in front of tv with food!! Its just a gateway to earlier death... seriously you ll eat faster , have bigger portions and have no idea wether you are " full enough"... DONT HAVE GRANOLA ! eat bread WHOLEGRAIN BREAD no toast no crackers no biscuits ... no shakes with oats... BREAD HAS FIBER and good stuff just eat it!! QUINOA is a good idea too! DO buy a treadmill The whole thing of fat burning only after certain time is incorrect ... I dropped sizes with 20 ish min. Tabata 2 to 3x weekly + step machines 3x 24 min. Weekly Some workouts were interval cardio with core exercises some were weighted butt thigh routines with only 3 kgs dumbells from 16 min. To 35 min. >> Put all the snacks you ve got in a tiny box in the furthest cupboard on the highest shelf you have! >> put *Motivating texts* on your fridge so you pick cucumber and fruit over " bad choices" You MUST have been very lucky to have NO side effects of fasting...
Knees Screaming: 🙋🏾♀️ Stranger in Photos: 🙋🏾♀️ 220 Pounds: 🙋🏾♀️ Ready for Change: 🙋🏾♀️ Thanks for the realness in this video. I NEVER comment on videos, but I always like videos...so just know you've motivated me in a great way. THANK YOU ❤
YES YES YES!!! All of this is me. I’m in the airport on my way home from my vacation. I saw pictures of myself…and AS SOON as I land back home in NY the changes begin!
You're so right. When I was in the best shape of my life (college), it's because I was broke with no car and walking everywhere on an unforgivably hilly campus lol. I've been resuming indoor walking workouts, but with 3-5 pound hand and ankle weights. Let me tell you something...I don't know why people bother running lol. Walking is the GOAT.
Just be careful if you go outside. Lol. I started walking regularly last month, and loved using a 12 pound weight vest. Went out between rains last week to walk our dog (Son typically did it that time of day), and I fell and broke my foot. A week in and Im so stir crazy. Can't wait to start walking again.
@@ladybird491 for some people it's just more convenient. Realistically, I know I'm not walking everyday outside. The days I WFH, I use my treadmill. It's under my desk and I get two things done at once-work and walking at the same time. I don't have to worry about getting dressed, humidity getting to my hair, wearing a scarf outside to preserve my hair, etc.
@@ladybird491 I am not them but in my case the sun mostly just burns me immediately,even with strong sunscreen and causes TONS of moles to appear on my body which I'd rather avoid. Therefor I either go out in the evening/night or walk indoors where my skin can tolerate it.
❤I have almost 2 yrs.of fasting everyday; and from 237 lbs and now my weight is 172 lbs so I think that’s my weight because I don’t go up or down!! I started intermittent fasting because I’m a Cancer survivor 💪🙏🏻 Praise God) and when I heard what happens to the bad cells after fasting more than 18 hours No one is going to tell me to go back on the bad habits I was eating!!
I IF 16:8 everyday sometimes longer. I lost 25 lbs but I plateaued for about 9 months and couldn't lose anymore! Then I slowly started gaining it back. I'm not sure if it's bc I'm post-menopausal but I'm pushing forward anyway.
Hello. I loss 35 lbs in 3 months eating farm to table, so in other words I eat all food groups including bread (carbs) but wheat instead of white and also healthy fats...olive oil...pure butter etc. I also exercise 4 to 5 times a week and drink plenty of water. This is really a lifestyle of living for me. I do have my cheat days where I would eat something fried...a soda every now and again. So eating like I eat there's really no temptation or wishing I can eat something that I can't have because I pretty much have it all....portion control and high protein has a lot to do with a successful journey.
@@kimberlywoodfork1340 Interestingly enough, a nutritionist told me that if I just eat gluten-free and cut back on dairy, then 30 pounds would easily met off in a month. After my initial 20 pound lost in 5 weeks (just doing the traditional workouts and eating less junk food only), I then decided to cut back on the dairy and gluten …. And another 30 pounds melted off in a month! A lot of Black people have gluten and/or dairy intolerances…that was clutch for me.
Girl! I love the realness! When you said “that bag of chips will never taste as good, as feeling good!” !!! I think it’s very important to shift our thinking, and pivot from instant gratification to longterm satisfaction. That’s the hardest part about changing lifestyles. You got this sis!🫶🏾🫶🏾💜💜💜
@@icandothatbylechelle2035-😂 This reminds me of when I went on a diet counting every calorie I put in my mouth. No refined sugar, and only low carb foods and high protein. I saw a picture of a pink succulent plant, and was salivating 🤤. It’s was in a pot with dirt, but it still looked like a delicious cookie to me 🤣.
Saaame! I didn't t realize how much weight I had put on in the last 4 years until I went to Australia + my nieces baby shower and the pictures were a huge wake up call...Currently down 52lbs.😁
"Let's not pretend you feel your best right now". I love this perspective. Most people are so fixated on how they look always. Fitness is about showing up for yourself everyday, doing hard things, and the mental clarity you feel after.
Sis thank you! That pandemic messed me up and I gained 60 lbs. Now that I'm in my 40s this weight is so difficult to lose. I appreciate the encouragement!
Either walking or watching what I eat don’t work on their own. But together, they are some kind of magic. I’m just walking about 30 minutes at this point and working my way up, not counting steps.
You're so welcome! You are right!! Once I started looking at it that way...it was so much easier to make the changes I needed to get the results I wanted. Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for this video. I'm 26 with PCOS and the heaviest I've ever been is this year at 352lbs. I used to be fairly athletic so it was depressing to realize how much weight I put on since the pandemic. Since my bday in March, I've dropped about 10lbs just intermittent fasting, standing for part of the day and trying to hit my 5k steps goal daily (I've decided to go slow and build up bc disappointment in my abilities is discouraging so I'm focusing on what I CAN do). This month, I'm revving up by increasing the goal to 10k steps and intermittent fasting for most of the week instead of a day or two. I've also started to get very plant-based protein heavy in my diet (bc you can eat a LOT more vegetables than you can anything else). Also, manage your stress for the ladies with hormone issues. I have had a high stress job for YEARS and that made me pack on pounds both with my hormones and emotional eating. I didn't start seeing weight loss until I eliminated work stress, joined a church and started to have daily gratitude moments.
Hey love you are so welcome! Simply moving more will help tremendously. Just keep doing a little more day by day. No rush hun. As you get stronger, you will be able to get more steps in. The walking is a great stress reliever as well. You've got this. I believe in you!
😂😂😂 girllll… my son popped up from under my covers in MY bed and said big backer… and heed back under the cover so fast. That moment I was in a mid-life shock 😳 😂😂😂😂.
Yessss I took photos for my 41st birthday and when I saw the photos I was like girlll you need to lose some weight….and I went on to lose over 30 lbs and now I’ve gained it back and having trouble losing it again 🤦♀️
This is the most genuine and authentic weight loss video I've seen yet and believe me I've been watching a million for motivation. Its like sitting down having a cup of coffee with a friend encouraging me to do the things I need to do to achieve my goals. Thank you for taking the time to post this!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate you saying that. Although I don’t know you personally…i posted this for exactly that reason. To genuinely help people who felt like me and couldn’t figure out the magic formula. I’m so glad it resonated with you. Thank you for watching ❤️
“ The bag of chips (is) never going to taste as good as feeling good!” Mindset shift! I absolutely loved everything about this video ! Thank you so much for sharing ! New Subbie!! I’m starting this journey today ! Thank you! 🩷
Almost the same story for me. I saw myself in my ring camera one day and was like who is that??! lol. And I also said so NObody was gonna tell me I was fat??? That was oct 2023 and I’ve been on it ever since 💪🏽
Congrats on your weight loss! YES, walking is what did it for me too. So simple, but I’ve been doing 10K steps (5 miles) a day and I’m closer to the same starting weight as you and I’m down 6 lbs in 2 weeks. I’ve been eating 1800 calories per day too (not eating back the calories burned) and I am trimming down so fast. I am so happy that something so simple and sustainable can generate crazy results so fast!
Yessssss! I truly love hearing this!! It’s proof!! Proof we don’t need to kill ourselves to reach our goals!! Thank you for sharing! Let’s keep it going! 🙌🏾💪🏽
Oh sis. You speak the truth for me too! I loved Keto for awhile but I was lazy keto and was way overeating too. Now I concentrate on 125 g of protein per day, 10,000 steps and a gallon of water.
The protein intake is the issue for me. I don’t eat that many calories naturally. As long as my protein intake is a little higher than my fat, and my carbs are extremely low, it works for me.
Whew, I needed to hear this! The frustration with strength training is REAL. Everyone says it’s the most effective way to burn fat…but the way my back is set up….I’m literally getting bigger. It’s about finding what works for YOU and being confident in that. Thank you for being so honest. New subscriber!
Welcome babe!! Yes…weight training when you have so much weight to lose is discouraging. Although I love it…I’ll pick it back up shortly. I just needed to get this fat off my back! 😩🤣
You seem very genuine. I don't usually get that feeling from a lot of RUclipsrs.....very convincing and encouraging. Thanks for sharing. I will be trying the methods you spoke about.
I appreciate that! That means a lot to me. Since I was young, I have always had the desire to help others. That is all I want to do. Thank you for watching! ❤
Natalie, I woke up at about 12:30 am and saw your video, and this is exactly what I need to get me going! I looked at myself in the mirror recently and realized I AM Fat! When I saw your video, I know I had to do something about it! You did it and so can I! I’m about 25-30 pounds heavier/overweight! Thank you for the encouragement! I’m scared but I don’t want to be Fat anymore
Everything you did is almost exactly what I did to loose 55 pounds back in 2020. I went from 225 to 170. The only difference is I did Yoga instead of Pilates. Fast forward to today 3/20/24; I’m at 205 😮 and chile my knees are not happy…u hear me! But no worries; I know exactly what to do to rectify this unfortunate situation I’ve gotten myself in and your video was confirmation. Thank you! BTW….New Subscriber Here 👋🏾 and I am so down for a challenge. I’m thinking a challenge maybe just what I need to get some accountability started. 🤔😎
Yessss sis!! We got this! At least you already know this works! Let’s do this together! More details to come. Welcome! I’m glad to have you as part of the family! 😊
I am using the Lose It app, too! My primary life style change is living the intermittent fasting life style. Lost 33.5 lbs in less than 6 months. Also monitor macros. Don’t do keto, but always work to increase protein proportion each day! Also work to reduce sugar content each day. I do strength training workouts at least 3 times a week & do have an active job, so steps have never been a problem. Impressed it is coming off cuz I am 56 years old & never felt better since having my daughters.❤
I love love love this video! Girl forget the summer it’s about LIFE! I want to be prepared for what may come no matter what! You are an inspiration and keep moving sis! 🎉❤🚶🏾♀️🙌🏾🎉👏🏾
Today when I looked at a class photo I was in I had my "Lord, who is that woman?" moment. 😢 When I came across your video and listened to what you had to say, I stepped on the scale knowing things wouldn't look good. Insert the weight it gave me and I thought,"DAY*M!" Took it to the calculator you linked and for my age and weight I was "OBESE"! I'm typing this, while eating dinner, trying to be kind to myself, but I feel sick to my core and want to cry. Bless those who love me, but I don't like where I'm at. I'm going to lose the damn weight and get back to a place I was most comfortable in for MYSELF! Thank you for posting your video. I needed it. I'll be back Lord willing with an update. ❤
It's amazing how we look at ourselves every day but we really don't *see* ourselves. It's such a shame how black women are not encouraged by other black women to be healthy. Great job sis
“Choose your hard!” I needed this video to get a push. Three months going hard in the gym and only lost a good 5 lbs. I gave up and it took about three days to gain that 5 lbs back. I need to do this bc even tho I didn’t lose weight I felt good, accomplished! Now I feel like tish! Thank you for sharing ur wisdom! And I can’t wait to see what you eat in a day! New Subbie!
Yep thats the cheat code. I lost 80 pounds doing this back in 2020. Gained about 40 back within the last 6 months due to severe injuries and a daily pity party. Mindset is the most important aspect of this thing. Ive been back at it for 2 weeks and its working well. By the time my wedding anniversary arrives on 6/1... I'll be wearing my freakum dress!! ⏳️.Your video was very inspiring and helped to reinforce what I already knew. Btw fasting is doing so much more for your body than weight-loss. Weight loss is the extra bonus. Autophagy for the win!!! Remembering that helps to keep me focused. Again TFS and good luck.
Your so pretty! Girl I’m praying I get through this 10k step journey. I just started a couple days ago and looking to lose 50lbs over the next few months.
Thank you gorgeous 😍🥰 and you got this sis! You don’t even need to do 10k steps. Just 1 hour a day. Fat burning heart rate zone. Fast and eat just a little less. I’m telling you!!! The truth!! 🙌🏾 we got this!
If you walk for an hour at a brisk pace, you will get about 6200-6500 steps. That plus just staying on your feet a little more should net you 10k steps easy.
When I started I kept thinking it takes around 66 days to create a habit. I did it everyday without a break. I still do it everyday, and whooo sometimes 😩. I’m on day 120, because I need this to stick. I wanted to create this habit first, and now it’s son to committing to weight training. I so want to see what my body is capable of in terms of building muscle. I haven’t been consistent yet, because having days off isn’t easy for me.
I love how down to earth and how genuine you sound!! I agree with you, IF and the food intake for me is huge!! I’ve been running and doing weights; I’ll change it to walking. Thanks for sharing, ❤ and you’re so right, if you think it’s easy or you think it’s hard either way you perceive it you’re right!
Much success as you continue your journey. Yes! Intermittent fasting really works. When I did it unintentionally, I was losing 3 lbs a week without exercising at all. Thanks for sharing❤
When you talked about the clothes that you have in your closet you want to wear but didn't because I wasn't comfortable.... girl you spoke to my ENTIRE SOUL....😂😂😂.. I had to subscribe to you love your videos. Because you real and talked what work for you and didn't work for you...people have to realize it's not a one size fit all!!!❤❤❤
This video is just what I needed. I was already walking on my treadmill watching so instead of 30 min, I watched 2 of your videos & walked over 1 hour. I subscribed & requested to join the Fb group challenge. Ready, set, let's go!
You broke it down! The parts about: that jarring moment when you see a picture; weight sneaking up; that feeling like crap constantly; that grief when you remember how fit you useta be and now you don't wanna walk a block; and the part about not being able to "see your girl", hilarious and so tuh-roo!! I'm so damn big at 200lbs I can barely reach around to wash everything (thinking about investing in a bidet). So sad and frustrated, just trapped in flesh and fat. Gurl... you have inspired me!! Im gonna get on MY ish and take this body back!! Thank you for sharing your journey
This is awesome to see. I went through the same process of seeing myself in a bathing suit on vacation and realizing that this is not where I want to be. I started watching my food, walking and Pilates 3 weeks ago and so far has been going well. Thank you for sharing this.
Ty ty i needed this. I was doing the same. I was working everyday. I went from 179 to 207. I wanted to cry. I was eating better and everything. I just keep gaining. Im getting married in november and i want to be lean and healthier. I will definitely do this. I was giving up, its been almost 2 weeks since i worked out. Im going for a walk ty. And i will try intermediate fasting
Loved this video from beginning to end. Resonated with everything you said! You are so well spoken and beautiful! I’ve lost 40lbs already but now I’m on my journey to lose my last 20lbs just like you! Ready to give SUPERMODEL this summer!
*This video has inspired me to stay committed to my own health and fitness journey, knowing that with perseverance, anything is possible. Thank you for sharing your incredible transformation!*
"Gurl, you done cracked the code. you done cracked the code"> LOL! Finally, something has clicked in my head! I have watched many videos but your video is a GOD SEND! Thanks for being so transparent with your journey. Keep up the great work, sis.
Lol! I’m a mess! 🤣 But I’m so glad this video was helpful for you. That makes me so happy!! 🥹 thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. 🫶🏽
Wow, your video came to me just in time for me to get a few pointers as I am about to step into my 20 lbs. gone journey today! I’m here wearing my new sneakers to get them ready but watching your video (which is my first time here and I will definitely be subscribing) has actually given me more means to be ready and to also be patient and be disciplined! A new state of mindset is definitely going to be my company on my journey!! Thank you so much for this great video! You look as amazing on the outside as you are in the inside!!✨💞✨✨🤗
I’m not sure what it is about this video but I’m literally tearing up. I feel like all of this is “doable!!” I feel like we’re sitting somewhere having a conversation. I think you may have saved my life. I’m going to cut and because of my knee injury I will bike for an hour and see how it goes. THANK YOU!! For all of this🥰
Congratulations you look so good I busted out laughing when you said you were big as hell but when I you started talking about knees and body hurting cute outfits in the closet that you can't wear and not feeling good about the way you feel my ears perked up and I said I got to subscribe she tells it like it is ❤❤❤
You’re my inspiration. I’m starting Sunday. Eating bad and putting myself n so much weight made me feel so bad. I’m gonna do this because I know exactly what to do. I watch this video when it first came out and purchase the loose it app. I probably used it about 2 weeks then quit. Glad it’s for a year I’m gonna start back. When they have sake for lifetime I’m definitely buy it at a good price
Loved hearing the journey! It’s so relatable. I’m 3 weeks into intermittent fasting and on 800 calories a day. I lost 6kg in two weeks and I’m going to keep at it! I haven’t found an exercise that I can stay consistent in yet, but I’m going to try morning walks before work. Wish me luck!
This is confirmation for me in many ways 1)The picture recently I saw of myself I looked huge compared to what I envisioned myself to look like in my mind 2) The fact that sister literally said the say words "Get hold of a TDEE calculator " I'm so glad this video showed up for me🙌🏿💓☺️ Now just being consistent 😟
Hello, just at the beginning of the video and I appreciate the PCOS disclaimer, not many people do that and as someone who diagnosed with PCOS for the last 7 years it does have it own difficulties. Excited to finish watching this video :)
Hi Gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing. I wanted to make sure people knew that not everyone will have an easy journey. I hope the video was still helpful. I still feel like walking and fasting helps in so many ways! Would love to have you participate in the challenge. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊❤️
Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest! ❤ Definitely would love to see what you eat in a day! Even a meal prepping video as well! I really need to start walking! This was so encouraging 💪🏾
It’s 4:00 in the morning. I paused this video to download and set up the Lose it app. The one thing said in this video that brought tears to my eyes was when you said you know how it is when people treat you differently because of your weight and how you look. 👀 I didn’t realize how shallow the people in my circle were until I got caught up in this weight spiral. I didn’t realize the jealousy of the people around me until I saw how they rejoiced in my pain. Cause it IS painful. The worst part was that it wasn’t like I was a mean girl. I am sweet and funny and nurturing. In a way I’m glad to know this part of people. I’m going to get back healthy for me. Not because I want to impress anyone. But because I want to impress me. You got this ladies!
I’m gonna keep it real, I guarantee the reason no one “told you you were fat” is because of your waist to hip ratio!! Nobody talks about this. The minute anybody sees a waist ratio of .6-.8, they instantly categorize that person as “curvy” rather than “fat”. That means even if somebody weighs 300lb and has a .6 waist ratio, and another person weighs 130lb with a .9 waist ratio, they will be more inclined to call the person who weighs less “fat” and the 300lb person “curvy” or “slim thick”. In other words, if you have an hourglass body, don’t count on anybody explicitly calling you fat especially to your face. They’ll more likely think/say you’re just “blessed” with a “figure”. The reality is every kind of body can be higher fat content than lean muscle, but regardless of shape, should be considered blessed because our bodies are resilient, adaptive, and compute billions of molecular machinations by the second to keep us alive without even thinking about it. Frankly, I’m tired of the cookie cutter shit. Btw, this is no shade to you as a creator, I’m just fed up w society 😭
This because I'm hourglass and the hubby is like please don't lose weight I LOVE the extra curves and I'm like SIR I can't handle the extra meat on these tiny bones I am 5'1. Any extra weight on my short body is just too much. I don't want to be a little teapot, short and stout...no ma'am. Lol
How long did it take for you to start seeing results? Btw…. Thank you so much making this video. You’ve really inspired me to keep moving forward!!!!❤❤
@La-zu7qy Literally within days! When I combined walking, eating less and fasting, I lost about 3lbs that week! And you are so welcome!! We are in this together! 🫶🏽
I love how truthful you are. I can relate to everything you said, to a “t.” THANK YOU for this. I’m feeling motivated and will start asap. You look FABULOUS by the way. Great job 💗
Came across this video today for a reason. I need to get it together - all the way together!! Walking for 45 minutes 2-3 days a week but can and will do better. I have lost 30 pounds but could be farther along. Thank you for these tips and the meal prep information. Joining your FB group pronto!!!
This video hit the target. Am a 60 + year old nurse and your presentation was sound baby girl. Am more than happy to be a subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to your content. Congrats Natalie!
Oh my goodness,this is one of the most motivating,informative videos i have seen. I'm literally weighing my foods/calorie deficit hitting the gym hard..weight lifting and yes just like you're saying bulking,very little to no weight loss...very discouraging -89 days in and 12lbs down,very slow progress! I am so thankful I ran across this video, you are a true GEM! ❤ I will definitely be switching up my workout regimen,thanks a bunch!
Thank you so much for sharing I just started walking this month and it's such a stress reliever. I need to dial in my calories so I just ordered meal prep containers and will start doing that this weekend ❤ it's crazy how the simplest things make the biggest impact. For the mat pilates please share any recs. Thank you!
You are so welcome! I realized keeping it simple with almost everything really truly works. For pilates, I literally do an old mat pilates work out by Mari Windsor. The video is blurry and everything but I love it! LOL!! However, any beginner mat pilates will do. The original sequence is my favorite. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching!
This motivated me to keep going. Today I had a co worker take a picture of me and send it to a group chat to the entire staff. It was a horrible pic and showed all my fat which I’ve been working hard to lose. I’ve only lost 10lbs and I was excited but that picture made me cry with embarrassment all day after work. I got recommended this video and man I am so happy. It gave me the motivation to keep going.
I am so glad that I found this video. I have never related to a weight loss video so much. From not knowing I was fat... to over eating on the diet(heavy on the cheese)... the knees and shins being destroyed from running. I am definitely trying everything you mentioned. WALKING tho!?!🤯
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You look great! Yes I’m interested in the 30 day Challenge.
Thank you so much!! Great!!! More details to come for the challenge! I’m excited! 😆
Yes!!
@@MissIman58 Details coming!! 🙌🏾
Yep
"You have outfits in your closet that you don't wear but want to wear but can't wear bc you are not where you need to be" THIISSSSSSSSSSS!!! girl you spoke right to me! Subscribed!!
You feel me sis!!! 😭😭 that was the worse feeling! Welcome aboard! I’m so happy to have you 🥹🫶🏽
Yes. I use older outfits ( namely pants) to measure my progress, as opposed to taking a picture
@mommafitbit3701 that's a great idea! I stopped taking photos of myself since I have gained weight because I am highly self-conscious of myself, and I get into a depressed state. I'm going to try this method out instead!
My closet is full of what I'd want to wear
Girl I need help. I want to lose weight I'm 212 and this is the biggest I ever been . I'm so depressed my clothes don't fit anymore. I broke my ankle in 2 spots about 7 months ago still have trouble out of it
Walking an hour a day, intermittent fasting (only eating once or twice a day) and 30 mins of cardio really did wonders for me!
I've been doing intermittent fasting, eating more whole foods, fruits and veg and doing a combo of weight lifting and walking and I've felt so much better! I feel and look smaller already after 2 weeks!!
That’s no way to live though. Not sustainable. Unless you plan to do that every single day for the rest of your life ,you’re going to gain it all back the minute you stop.
I have been doing liquid fast and only eat 1 hr a day, walking 1-1.5 hrs between 5500-9000 steps a day and minimizing stress! I have not checked my weight in two weeks and I see the results and feeling in my clothing.
@@jjjks5 it doesn't really bother me since I eat a high protein diet. I eat two meals a day within an eating window for five days a week. It definitely can be sustainable as long as you are eating nutritious meals and prioritizing protein.
@@chandlerhorton2531exactly!! Way to stay positive and good job with your discipline!!!
Girllllll the beginning of the video when you said “nobody told me I was fat” thatttttttttttttttt. The accuracy. Nobody ever said nothingggggggggggggg that’s the worst part
It be your own people!!! Smh!! Lol! I can’t believe they never said one word!!!
The same thing happened to me, I had to see myself in a pic and actually asked my mother, why didn’t you say something!?
Yep. The only person that was honest about it was my mom.
Right!! Like why not mention it?! Mention it nicely...lol! But say something! @@preciousmocha78
I literally had this realization a couple weeks ago and said this exact sentence to my best friend. Cause sis ain’t say NOTHINNGGG!!
Pictures will seriously humble you.I knew I gained some weight but i definitely didn’t realize how much until I seen my picture at my cousin birthday dinner.I cried and cried.
Girl!! Tell me about it! So relatable! It really smacks you in the face 😩 what’s worse is that I thought I looked so good! Lmaooo 😭😭 delusional! 🤣🤣
😅😅😅😅😅. so me 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
No seriously. The pictures gona show you what you don’t even realize: 😩
Oh yes
Right! I agree it’s right in your face.
I literally kept my favorite pair of jeans for 17 years because I was determined to get back into them!!!! I lost 70 lbs and not only do they fit, they are super loose!!!! I AM SO DAMN PROUD OF MYSELF!!!! I am addicted to working out now! I still want to lose 20 lbs to reach my goal weight. I am 44 and I’ve hit a stall. I’m here to learn and get suggestions! 😀
Wow! That is so amazing!! Congratulations! Let’s get these last 20 pounds off together! I’m on the same journey babe
Congratulations lady!
Sooo happy for you.
congratulations!!! i hope to feel that same way about my fave jeans soon also!!!
I have a 20 yr pair of jeans waiting……..
Ooooo teach me how to be addicted to exercise. I want this SO bad!! ❤
Congrats on your success!!
I understand the mindset of not feeling like you look so you're not aware of how big you have gotten. The weight creeps up on you and you don't see it UNTIL YOU SEE IT.
It’s so true! All of a sudden you’re wondering how the heck you got that big 😂
A fact!! You really don’t know until self awareness kicks in. Its crazy how that happens
@@courtneyriley1072 righttttt😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
Mine happened after I got married!! I gained 20 pounds while working from home 😢
Agreed that’s exactly what happened to me, I wasn’t able to see my 🐱and thats when I knew 😭
Ladies, please dont pressure yourself to walk 10k steps a day. Once i removed the pressure and pursued a walk regiment that worked for me. Start with 5k or even 3k
Totally totally agree with this. No pressure at all! Sometimes I don’t hit 10k and I’m fine with it. Now I just enjoy my 45 minute to hour walk and if I lay down the rest of the day, I’m totally fine with it 🤣
That part!
Agreed, its been five weeks now-12 pounds down so far-slow and steady-but I started out with 5000-7500 steps. Now I'm at 10,000-15,000-ever week is a journey, take it slow-you get stronger and stronger.
10,000 steps is only a 3 to 4 mile walk it is easy to obtain if you walk 2 miles and live throughout your day intentionally
Has been proven 6000 is enough . Just regularly aka daily ( nearly daily)get in about
Certainly 4700 ish preferably 6400 - 6800 and IDEALLY over 9000 Steps but you will lose weight with around 6400 Steps at least 5 days a week + doing some intenser ( weighted) cardio + cutting all alcohol and everything with more than 8 to 10 gram sugar any sugar also nut bar with dried nuts can still be a calorie bomb and indeed having a lot of cheese or huge protein shakes can be calorie bombs... DoNT CUT OLIVE OIL its freaking healthy!
DONT CUT on dairy by going " light" & " skimmed" All the time . Get SKYR with fiberrich food / fruits plum PEAR Apple...
STOP pairing being in front of tv with food!! Its just a gateway to earlier death... seriously you ll eat faster , have bigger portions and have no idea wether you are " full enough"...
DONT HAVE GRANOLA !
eat bread WHOLEGRAIN BREAD no toast no crackers no biscuits ... no shakes with oats... BREAD HAS FIBER and good stuff just eat it!!
QUINOA is a good idea too!
DO buy a treadmill
The whole thing of fat burning only after certain time is incorrect ... I dropped sizes with 20 ish min. Tabata 2 to 3x weekly + step machines 3x 24 min. Weekly
Some workouts were interval cardio with core exercises some were weighted butt thigh routines with only 3 kgs dumbells from 16 min. To 35 min.
>> Put all the snacks you ve got in a tiny box in the furthest cupboard on the highest shelf you have!
>> put *Motivating texts* on your fridge so you pick cucumber and fruit over " bad choices"
You MUST have been very lucky to have NO side effects of fasting...
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Thanks for the realness in this video. I NEVER comment on videos, but I always like videos...so just know you've motivated me in a great way. THANK YOU ❤
Hi sister!! Thank you so muc for watching! I’m so happy to hear this! We got this love. Let’s do it together!
YES YES YES!!! All of this is me. I’m in the airport on my way home from my vacation. I saw pictures of myself…and AS SOON as I land back home in NY the changes begin!
You're so right. When I was in the best shape of my life (college), it's because I was broke with no car and walking everywhere on an unforgivably hilly campus lol. I've been resuming indoor walking workouts, but with 3-5 pound hand and ankle weights. Let me tell you something...I don't know why people bother running lol. Walking is the GOAT.
Just be careful if you go outside. Lol. I started walking regularly last month, and loved using a 12 pound weight vest. Went out between rains last week to walk our dog (Son typically did it that time of day), and I fell and broke my foot. A week in and Im so stir crazy. Can't wait to start walking again.
@@GoingGreenMom Aw man! I've been doing weighted incline walks on the treadmill and loving it, but will definitely watch out for that. Feel better!!!
Why walk indoors? You waiting until he lean to walk outside, if so why? Walking in doors is keeping you low vibration, you are not getting any sun.
@@ladybird491 for some people it's just more convenient. Realistically, I know I'm not walking everyday outside. The days I WFH, I use my treadmill. It's under my desk and I get two things done at once-work and walking at the same time. I don't have to worry about getting dressed, humidity getting to my hair, wearing a scarf outside to preserve my hair, etc.
@@ladybird491 I am not them but in my case the sun mostly just burns me immediately,even with strong sunscreen and causes TONS of moles to appear on my body which I'd rather avoid. Therefor I either go out in the evening/night or walk indoors where my skin can tolerate it.
❤I have almost 2 yrs.of fasting everyday; and from 237 lbs and now my weight is 172 lbs so I think that’s my weight because I don’t go up or down!!
I started intermittent fasting because I’m a Cancer survivor 💪🙏🏻
Praise God) and when I heard what happens to the bad cells after fasting more than 18 hours No one is going to tell me to go back on the bad habits I was eating!!
This!!! You are so right!! The longer you fast the more your body heals!! It's a lifestyle!
I IF 16:8 everyday sometimes longer. I lost 25 lbs but I plateaued for about 9 months and couldn't lose anymore! Then I slowly started gaining it back. I'm not sure if it's bc I'm post-menopausal but I'm pushing forward anyway.
Girl show me what you eat
Glory be to God ❤
Please show us what you eat?🙏🏽
Hello. I loss 35 lbs in 3 months eating farm to table, so in other words I eat all food groups including bread (carbs) but wheat instead of white and also healthy fats...olive oil...pure butter etc. I also exercise 4 to 5 times a week and drink plenty of water. This is really a lifestyle of living for me. I do have my cheat days where I would eat something fried...a soda every now and again. So eating like I eat there's really no temptation or wishing I can eat something that I can't have because I pretty much have it all....portion control and high protein has a lot to do with a successful journey.
Yes!! Congratulations! I love to hear it! ❤️
@@NatalieStringfield Thank u.
@@kimberlywoodfork1340
Interestingly enough, a nutritionist told me that if I just eat gluten-free and cut back on dairy, then 30 pounds would easily met off in a month.
After my initial 20 pound lost in 5 weeks (just doing the traditional workouts and eating less junk food only), I then decided to cut back on the dairy and gluten
…. And another 30 pounds melted off in a month!
A lot of Black people have gluten and/or dairy intolerances…that was clutch for me.
@@pinkextra305jetsetter4my pcp said I have a gluten sensitivity and eliminating gluten and dairy made me feel so much better and improved my skin
I feel like god led me to this video 🥰🙏🏽
Girl! I love the realness! When you said “that bag of chips will never taste as good, as feeling good!” !!!
I think it’s very important to shift our thinking, and pivot from instant gratification to longterm satisfaction. That’s the hardest part about changing lifestyles. You got this sis!🫶🏾🫶🏾💜💜💜
Yes sis!! Mindset is everything. Once I shifted.. It was so much easier. Let's do this sis!
This! Powerful statement
What did you eat daily.. thanks!
What is the FB group
Me eating chips reading this😢😢lol
Walking, fasting and counting calories will be my go to from today ❤.Welldone, thank you for sharing
Yay!!! You are so welcome!! 🤗
My greedy self read walking, fasting and counting cookies 😂🤦🏾♀️ I'm gonna do better.
Drinking green tea helps with fasting. It suppresses the appetite and doesn’t break a fast.
@@icandothatbylechelle2035
@@icandothatbylechelle2035-😂 This reminds me of when I went on a diet counting every calorie I put in my mouth. No refined sugar, and only low carb foods and high protein. I saw a picture of a pink succulent plant, and was salivating 🤤. It’s was in a pot with dirt, but it still looked like a delicious cookie to me 🤣.
Saaame! I didn't t realize how much weight I had put on in the last 4 years until I went to Australia + my nieces baby shower and the pictures were a huge wake up call...Currently down 52lbs.😁
Congratulations on the weight loss. So amazing!!
How did you do it?
"Let's not pretend you feel your best right now". I love this perspective. Most people are so fixated on how they look always. Fitness is about showing up for yourself everyday, doing hard things, and the mental clarity you feel after.
Sis thank you! That pandemic messed me up and I gained 60 lbs. Now that I'm in my 40s this weight is so difficult to lose. I appreciate the encouragement!
Girl!!! The pandemic did me in too!!LOL!! WE got this tho! Let's do it!
im still battling pandemic weight
Walking Pilates and water 🎉 finally something that my weak heart can handle
Pilates are brutal for me but great at toning
Either walking or watching what I eat don’t work on their own. But together, they are some kind of magic. I’m just walking about 30 minutes at this point and working my way up, not counting steps.
Yes. Together it is definitely magic!! 🙌🏾
“Choose your hard”. Game changer yet so simple. Sometimes, we just need to hear it. Thanks sis!
You're so welcome! You are right!! Once I started looking at it that way...it was so much easier to make the changes I needed to get the results I wanted. Thank you so much for watching!
Nobody told me I was fat!!!!! Just sat with me in my spirit!!
No one ever told me I was fat. FELT!
My 3yr old nephew told me I was fat, at that age I should have known that was the truth LOL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for this video. I'm 26 with PCOS and the heaviest I've ever been is this year at 352lbs. I used to be fairly athletic so it was depressing to realize how much weight I put on since the pandemic. Since my bday in March, I've dropped about 10lbs just intermittent fasting, standing for part of the day and trying to hit my 5k steps goal daily (I've decided to go slow and build up bc disappointment in my abilities is discouraging so I'm focusing on what I CAN do). This month, I'm revving up by increasing the goal to 10k steps and intermittent fasting for most of the week instead of a day or two. I've also started to get very plant-based protein heavy in my diet (bc you can eat a LOT more vegetables than you can anything else). Also, manage your stress for the ladies with hormone issues. I have had a high stress job for YEARS and that made me pack on pounds both with my hormones and emotional eating. I didn't start seeing weight loss until I eliminated work stress, joined a church and started to have daily gratitude moments.
Hey love you are so welcome! Simply moving more will help tremendously. Just keep doing a little more day by day. No rush hun. As you get stronger, you will be able to get more steps in. The walking is a great stress reliever as well. You've got this. I believe in you!
You can do this sis!!! WE can do this
My 5 year old told me wow big belly! 😅 they really do got no filter lol thanks to her I started my weight loss journey ❤
Haha!! It really be your own kids! LOL!
My son too 😂
Same 😅
😂😂😂 girllll… my son popped up from under my covers in MY bed and said big backer… and heed back under the cover so fast. That moment I was in a mid-life shock 😳 😂😂😂😂.
A picture will do it every time!😅😂 it was the spark of my very first weight loss journey
Won’t it! 🤣🤣 I’ll never ever forget that feeling! 😅 I got off the plane from that vacation and went straight to the treadmill 😭
Yessss I took photos for my 41st birthday and when I saw the photos I was like girlll you need to lose some weight….and I went on to lose over 30 lbs and now I’ve gained it back and having trouble losing it again 🤦♀️
This is the most genuine and authentic weight loss video I've seen yet and believe me I've been watching a million for motivation. Its like sitting down having a cup of coffee with a friend encouraging me to do the things I need to do to achieve my goals. Thank you for taking the time to post this!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate you saying that. Although I don’t know you personally…i posted this for exactly that reason. To genuinely help people who felt like me and couldn’t figure out the magic formula. I’m so glad it resonated with you. Thank you for watching ❤️
Okayyy I'm sitting here like me and my girl on a video chat. So reall and genuine. I'm encouraged. Thanks sis
“ The bag of chips (is) never going to taste as good as feeling good!” Mindset shift! I absolutely loved everything about this video ! Thank you so much for sharing ! New Subbie!! I’m starting this journey today ! Thank you! 🩷
Yessss! Thank you so much! Glad to have you be part of the family 🥹🫶🏽
This! Powerful statement
Almost the same story for me. I saw myself in my ring camera one day and was like who is that??! lol. And I also said so NObody was gonna tell me I was fat??? That was oct 2023 and I’ve been on it ever since 💪🏽
Congrats on your weight loss! YES, walking is what did it for me too. So simple, but I’ve been doing 10K steps (5 miles) a day and I’m closer to the same starting weight as you and I’m down 6 lbs in 2 weeks. I’ve been eating 1800 calories per day too (not eating back the calories burned) and I am trimming down so fast.
I am so happy that something so simple and sustainable can generate crazy results so fast!
Yessssss! I truly love hearing this!! It’s proof!! Proof we don’t need to kill ourselves to reach our goals!! Thank you for sharing! Let’s keep it going! 🙌🏾💪🏽
Thank you hun simple ❤ easy
10k is 6.2 miles
Oh sis. You speak the truth for me too! I loved Keto for awhile but I was lazy keto and was way overeating too. Now I concentrate on 125 g of protein per day, 10,000 steps and a gallon of water.
Yes!! I'm doing similar grams of protein and it's really working for me. Thank you for watching!!
May I ask , is it the protein powder u are using?
The protein intake is the issue for me. I don’t eat that many calories naturally. As long as my protein intake is a little higher than my fat, and my carbs are extremely low, it works for me.
Whew, I needed to hear this! The frustration with strength training is REAL. Everyone says it’s the most effective way to burn fat…but the way my back is set up….I’m literally getting bigger. It’s about finding what works for YOU and being confident in that.
Thank you for being so honest. New subscriber!
Welcome babe!! Yes…weight training when you have so much weight to lose is discouraging. Although I love it…I’ll pick it back up shortly. I just needed to get this fat off my back! 😩🤣
This video got you a new subscriber. When you said nobody told you that you got fat. I felt that in my spirit. I just love your personality.
Thank you so much! 😊
Yes I agree with her some weeks ago I just started walking one hour and it’s doing wonders it’s almost a month now💜
YASSSS!! Walking is the secret weapon!! Congratulations on your success!
@@NatalieStringfield 💜
You seem very genuine. I don't usually get that feeling from a lot of RUclipsrs.....very convincing and encouraging. Thanks for sharing. I will be trying the methods you spoke about.
I appreciate that! That means a lot to me. Since I was young, I have always had the desire to help others. That is all I want to do. Thank you for watching! ❤
@@NatalieStringfield God bless and thank you for taking the time out to reply. 🙏🏾
Now this is realistic, walking i can do, fitness pal i can do, intermittent fasting i can do...joining group❤❤❤❤
Natalie, I woke up at about 12:30 am and saw your video, and this is exactly what I need to get me going! I looked at myself in the mirror recently and realized I AM Fat! When I saw your video, I know I had to do something about it! You did it and so can I! I’m about 25-30 pounds heavier/overweight! Thank you for the encouragement! I’m scared but I don’t want to be Fat anymore
Everything you did is almost exactly what I did to loose 55 pounds back in 2020. I went from 225 to 170. The only difference is I did Yoga instead of Pilates. Fast forward to today 3/20/24; I’m at 205 😮 and chile my knees are not happy…u hear me! But no worries; I know exactly what to do to rectify this unfortunate situation I’ve gotten myself in and your video was confirmation. Thank you!
BTW….New Subscriber Here 👋🏾 and I am so down for a challenge. I’m thinking a challenge maybe just what I need to get some accountability started. 🤔😎
Yessss sis!! We got this! At least you already know this works! Let’s do this together! More details to come. Welcome! I’m glad to have you as part of the family! 😊
Start nipping it now sis. I was in your shoe. And now I am 250 lbs. It will sneak up on you.
@@Sheisanangel0 Thanks Sis for the motivation. I already started; I’m currently at 196.
How is ur going ??? I’m on a weight loss journey too ….
Good morning. New subscriber here. 😊
I am using the Lose It app, too! My primary life style change is living the intermittent fasting life style. Lost 33.5 lbs in less than 6 months. Also monitor macros. Don’t do keto, but always work to increase protein proportion each day! Also work to reduce sugar content each day. I do strength training workouts at least 3 times a week & do have an active job, so steps have never been a problem. Impressed it is coming off cuz I am 56 years old & never felt better since having my daughters.❤
I love love love this video! Girl forget the summer it’s about LIFE! I want to be prepared for what may come no matter what! You are an inspiration and keep moving sis! 🎉❤🚶🏾♀️🙌🏾🎉👏🏾
This was probably one of THE realest diet/fitness videos I've seen on RUclips. Congrats on your journey and wish you continued peace and success!
Thank you so much!! I truly appreciate that!!
I totally agree. For some reason, she resonated with me more than anyone I’ve watched on RUclips. So real and so me…
Today when I looked at a class photo I was in I had my "Lord, who is that woman?" moment. 😢 When I came across your video and listened to what you had to say, I stepped on the scale knowing things wouldn't look good. Insert the weight it gave me and I thought,"DAY*M!" Took it to the calculator you linked and for my age and weight I was "OBESE"! I'm typing this, while eating dinner, trying to be kind to myself, but I feel sick to my core and want to cry. Bless those who love me, but I don't like where I'm at. I'm going to lose the damn weight and get back to a place I was most comfortable in for MYSELF! Thank you for posting your video. I needed it. I'll be back Lord willing with an update. ❤
Oh sis! I totally feel you. Please, whatever you do, be kind to yourself. Take one day at a time. Did you join the facebook group?
“Nobody told me I was fat” I was hooked instantly! This is the extra motivation I needed.
It's amazing how we look at ourselves every day but we really don't *see* ourselves. It's such a shame how black women are not encouraged by other black women to be healthy. Great job sis
“Choose your hard!” I needed this video to get a push. Three months going hard in the gym and only lost a good 5 lbs. I gave up and it took about three days to gain that 5 lbs back. I need to do this bc even tho I didn’t lose weight I felt good, accomplished! Now I feel like tish! Thank you for sharing ur wisdom! And I can’t wait to see what you eat in a day! New Subbie!
Yep thats the cheat code. I lost 80 pounds doing this back in 2020. Gained about 40 back within the last 6 months due to severe injuries and a daily pity party. Mindset is the most important aspect of this thing. Ive been back at it for 2 weeks and its working well. By the time my wedding anniversary arrives on 6/1... I'll be wearing my freakum dress!! ⏳️.Your video was very inspiring and helped to reinforce what I already knew. Btw fasting is doing so much more for your body than weight-loss. Weight loss is the extra bonus. Autophagy for the win!!! Remembering that helps to keep me focused. Again TFS and good luck.
YASSSSS to the freakum dress! Lol!!! Autophagy for the win is right! Your body literally begins to heal itself. I love IF!!
Your so pretty! Girl I’m praying I get through this 10k step journey. I just started a couple days ago and looking to lose 50lbs over the next few months.
Thank you gorgeous 😍🥰 and you got this sis! You don’t even need to do 10k steps. Just 1 hour a day. Fat burning heart rate zone. Fast and eat just a little less. I’m telling you!!! The truth!! 🙌🏾 we got this!
I'm doing the 10k and I'm on day 8.....trying to do 30 days. My feet hurt😂😂
If you walk for an hour at a brisk pace, you will get about 6200-6500 steps. That plus just staying on your feet a little more should net you 10k steps easy.
When I started I kept thinking it takes around 66 days to create a habit. I did it everyday without a break. I still do it everyday, and whooo sometimes 😩. I’m on day 120, because I need this to stick. I wanted to create this habit first, and now it’s son to committing to weight training. I so want to see what my body is capable of in terms of building muscle. I haven’t been consistent yet, because having days off isn’t easy for me.
@@Gem-n-lifeit’s 21 days of doing something consistently that creates a habit.
I love how down to earth and how genuine you sound!! I agree with you, IF and the food intake for me is huge!! I’ve been running and doing weights; I’ll change it to walking. Thanks for sharing, ❤ and you’re so right, if you think it’s easy or you think it’s hard either way you perceive it you’re right!
Much success as you continue your journey. Yes! Intermittent fasting really works. When I did it unintentionally, I was losing 3 lbs a week without exercising at all. Thanks for sharing❤
When you talked about the clothes that you have in your closet you want to wear but didn't because I wasn't comfortable.... girl you spoke to my ENTIRE SOUL....😂😂😂.. I had to subscribe to you love your videos. Because you real and talked what work for you and didn't work for you...people have to realize it's not a one size fit all!!!❤❤❤
Awww!! Thank you so much for subscribing!! I gotta keep it real!! Lol! Only way I know how to be! 😀🫶🏽
This video is just what I needed. I was already walking on my treadmill watching so instead of 30 min, I watched 2 of your videos & walked over 1 hour. I subscribed & requested to join the Fb group challenge. Ready, set, let's go!
Yay!! Thank you for subbing and joining! Excited to do this together!
You broke it down! The parts about: that jarring moment when you see a picture; weight sneaking up; that feeling like crap constantly; that grief when you remember how fit you useta be and now you don't wanna walk a block; and the part about not being able to "see your girl", hilarious and so tuh-roo!! I'm so damn big at 200lbs I can barely reach around to wash everything (thinking about investing in a bidet). So sad and frustrated, just trapped in flesh and fat. Gurl... you have inspired me!! Im gonna get on MY ish and take this body back!! Thank you for sharing your journey
This is awesome to see. I went through the same process of seeing myself in a bathing suit on vacation and realizing that this is not where I want to be. I started watching my food, walking and Pilates 3 weeks ago and so far has been going well. Thank you for sharing this.
Love hearing motivational success stories like yours! I’m down 19 pounds and have a way to go to reach my goal. Thanks for the pep talk!
This video has caused a shift in me. It provides such a beautiful explanation to the importance of understanding and listening to your body.
I'm so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for not being a gatekeeper to the secrete of loosing weight!
Never will gate keep! I win when my girls win! 🙌🏾
No one tell someone they are fat because people get offended 😂😂 Great job…. You look awesome! Thanks for sharing g 👏 😎
Whew, I have so many outfits with tags that I can't fit
Let’s pop them tags off by summer!!! 🙌🏾
me too
Same😿
Same here 😩
Ty ty i needed this. I was doing the same. I was working everyday. I went from 179 to 207. I wanted to cry. I was eating better and everything. I just keep gaining. Im getting married in november and i want to be lean and healthier. I will definitely do this. I was giving up, its been almost 2 weeks since i worked out. Im going for a walk ty. And i will try intermediate fasting
Loved this video from beginning to end. Resonated with everything you said! You are so well spoken and beautiful! I’ve lost 40lbs already but now I’m on my journey to lose my last 20lbs just like you! Ready to give SUPERMODEL this summer!
*This video has inspired me to stay committed to my own health and fitness journey, knowing that with perseverance, anything is possible. Thank you for sharing your incredible transformation!*
"Gurl, you done cracked the code. you done cracked the code"> LOL! Finally, something has clicked in my head! I have watched many videos but your video is a GOD SEND! Thanks for being so transparent with your journey. Keep up the great work, sis.
Lol! I’m a mess! 🤣 But I’m so glad this video was helpful for you. That makes me so happy!! 🥹 thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. 🫶🏽
Wow, your video came to me just in time for me to get a few pointers as I am about to step into my 20 lbs. gone journey today! I’m here wearing my new sneakers to get them ready but watching your video (which is my first time here and I will definitely be subscribing) has actually given me more means to be ready and to also be patient and be disciplined! A new state of mindset is definitely going to be my company on my journey!! Thank you so much for this great video! You look as amazing on the outside as you are in the inside!!✨💞✨✨🤗
Omg!! Thank you so much for those kind words. I'm so glad this video helped. Welcome and let's do this sis! Together!
@NatalieStringfield how often do you intermittent fast for? Do you fast everyday for 16 hours?
I’m not sure what it is about this video but I’m literally tearing up. I feel like all of this is “doable!!” I feel like we’re sitting somewhere having a conversation. I think you may have saved my life. I’m going to cut and because of my knee injury I will bike for an hour and see how it goes. THANK YOU!! For all of this🥰
🥹 I’m so happy you came across it. This is so doable! You can do this! We will do it together. 🫶🏽
Congratulations you look so good I busted out laughing when you said you were big as hell but when I you started talking about knees and body hurting cute outfits in the closet that you can't wear and not feeling good about the way you feel my ears perked up and I said I got to subscribe she tells it like it is ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! That means a lot to me. We are only keeping it real over here lol! Welcome!
Yes please do a what I eat in a day video! I’m sure your ideas would be very helpful for all us! Thank you in advance !! 😊
Will do!! ❤️
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve gained so much weight this year and can’t stand the way I look and feel. This was the motivation I needed ❤
You’re my inspiration. I’m starting Sunday. Eating bad and putting myself n so much weight made me feel so bad. I’m gonna do this because I know exactly what to do. I watch this video when it first came out and purchase the loose it app. I probably used it about 2 weeks then quit. Glad it’s for a year I’m gonna start back. When they have sake for lifetime I’m definitely buy it at a good price
Congratulations🎉 I love your video. I do Pilates, rebounding and walking. I fast every other which helps me really move the scale. Keep going 🙌🏾
Thank you so much for this video! This is not complicated at all! Its consistency.
Loved hearing the journey! It’s so relatable. I’m 3 weeks into intermittent fasting and on 800 calories a day. I lost 6kg in two weeks and I’m going to keep at it! I haven’t found an exercise that I can stay consistent in yet, but I’m going to try morning walks before work. Wish me luck!
OMG!!! This is me!! I saw them pics of myself from two days ago and been tripping since!
This is confirmation for me in many ways
1)The picture recently I saw of myself I looked huge compared to what I envisioned myself to look like in my mind
2) The fact that sister literally said the say words "Get hold of a TDEE calculator "
I'm so glad this video showed up for me🙌🏿💓☺️
Now just being consistent 😟
You got this sis! Keep the vision of your goal top of mind. Everyday just keep envisioning your best self. ❤️
@@NatalieStringfield 🥰💓
This was so eye-opening, sis. You are so beautiful and you look great. Thank you for this. ❤
Thank you so much sis!! And you are so welcome beautiful! 🥰🫶🏽
“Make the change” should be your slogan! Thank you for this video. 🙌🏾 I appreciate you breaking it down and sharing the steps that got you there.
You're so welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful ❤️
“Choose you hard!” - Needed that. Thank you 💪🏾
You are so welcome sis!! Let's get it!
Hello, just at the beginning of the video and I appreciate the PCOS disclaimer, not many people do that and as someone who diagnosed with PCOS for the last 7 years it does have it own difficulties. Excited to finish watching this video :)
Hi Gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing. I wanted to make sure people knew that not everyone will have an easy journey. I hope the video was still helpful. I still feel like walking and fasting helps in so many ways! Would love to have you participate in the challenge. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊❤️
Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest! ❤ Definitely would love to see what you eat in a day! Even a meal prepping video as well! I really need to start walking! This was so encouraging 💪🏾
Of course!! I’ll film that ASAP! Thank you 🫶🏽
Girl you looked good before and after. This video was so real to me. I appreciate all of your dialogue and suggestions. I’m on it girl!!!!
It’s 4:00 in the morning. I paused this video to download and set up the Lose it app. The one thing said in this video that brought tears to my eyes was when you said you know how it is when people treat you differently because of your weight and how you look. 👀 I didn’t realize how shallow the people in my circle were until I got caught up in this weight spiral. I didn’t realize the jealousy of the people around me until I saw how they rejoiced in my pain. Cause it IS painful. The worst part was that it wasn’t like I was a mean girl. I am sweet and funny and nurturing. In a way I’m glad to know this part of people. I’m going to get back healthy for me. Not because I want to impress anyone. But because I want to impress me. You got this ladies!
I’m gonna keep it real, I guarantee the reason no one “told you you were fat” is because of your waist to hip ratio!! Nobody talks about this. The minute anybody sees a waist ratio of .6-.8, they instantly categorize that person as “curvy” rather than “fat”. That means even if somebody weighs 300lb and has a .6 waist ratio, and another person weighs 130lb with a .9 waist ratio, they will be more inclined to call the person who weighs less “fat” and the 300lb person “curvy” or “slim thick”. In other words, if you have an hourglass body, don’t count on anybody explicitly calling you fat especially to your face. They’ll more likely think/say you’re just “blessed” with a “figure”. The reality is every kind of body can be higher fat content than lean muscle, but regardless of shape, should be considered blessed because our bodies are resilient, adaptive, and compute billions of molecular machinations by the second to keep us alive without even thinking about it. Frankly, I’m tired of the cookie cutter shit.
Btw, this is no shade to you as a creator, I’m just fed up w society 😭
Soooo true! All facts.
This because I'm hourglass and the hubby is like please don't lose weight I LOVE the extra curves and I'm like SIR I can't handle the extra meat on these tiny bones I am 5'1. Any extra weight on my short body is just too much. I don't want to be a little teapot, short and stout...no ma'am. Lol
Love your straight up honesty!!!!
Thank you! 🥹🫶🏽 The only way to be! ❤️
How long did it take for you to start seeing results? Btw…. Thank you so much making this video. You’ve really inspired me to keep moving forward!!!!❤❤
@La-zu7qy Literally within days! When I combined walking, eating less and fasting, I lost about 3lbs that week! And you are so welcome!! We are in this together! 🫶🏽
At first I was o lord not another one! I'm a believer. You are awesome and in 2 seconds I was in. You're amazing and what you said hit me. Thank you.❤
Awesome video mama!!! Congratulations on your successful weight loss!!! Thanks sooo much for sharing!!! 🥳💪💪💪👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!! And thank you for watching!
@@NatalieStringfield You're very welcome!!! 😀
Love the facial expressions and zoom lenses for the jokes
Thank you for this very candid video! You said somethings that I needed to hear. I kept backing up to “re-hear” certain parts.
You are so welcome!! I'm glad this was helpful!
I love how truthful you are. I can relate to everything you said, to a “t.” THANK YOU for this. I’m feeling motivated and will start asap. You look FABULOUS by the way. Great job 💗
"whats runnin gonna do to your knees... its gonna tear them things up!" SCREAMING!!!!!!
🤣🤣🤣 I’m a mess. It’s the truth tho 😭
Yess!!! congratulations on your weight loss, 🎉🎉
Thank you so much!! More details to come on the challenge!
Came across this video today for a reason. I need to get it together - all the way together!! Walking for 45 minutes 2-3 days a week but can and will do better. I have lost 30 pounds but could be farther along. Thank you for these tips and the meal prep information. Joining your FB group pronto!!!
YAY!!! So happy to hear this! Let's do this together!!
@taradavis5970 how long did it take you to lose 30 pounds doing the 45 mins of walking 2-3 days a week?
This video hit the target. Am a 60 + year old nurse and your presentation was sound baby girl. Am more than happy to be a subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to your content. Congrats Natalie!
Oh my goodness,this is one of the most motivating,informative videos i have seen. I'm literally weighing my foods/calorie deficit hitting the gym hard..weight lifting and yes just like you're saying bulking,very little to no weight loss...very discouraging -89 days in and 12lbs down,very slow progress! I am so thankful I ran across this video, you are a true GEM! ❤ I will definitely be switching up my workout regimen,thanks a bunch!
Thank you so much for sharing I just started walking this month and it's such a stress reliever. I need to dial in my calories so I just ordered meal prep containers and will start doing that this weekend ❤ it's crazy how the simplest things make the biggest impact. For the mat pilates please share any recs. Thank you!
You are so welcome! I realized keeping it simple with almost everything really truly works. For pilates, I literally do an old mat pilates work out by Mari Windsor. The video is blurry and everything but I love it! LOL!! However, any beginner mat pilates will do. The original sequence is my favorite. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching!
Very good info! Yes, when you start to track it's definitely an eye opener.
Absolutely! It sure is!! I couldn't believe how much I was overeating. Lol!
This motivated me to keep going. Today I had a co worker take a picture of me and send it to a group chat to the entire staff. It was a horrible pic and showed all my fat which I’ve been working hard to lose. I’ve only lost 10lbs and I was excited but that picture made me cry with embarrassment all day after work. I got recommended this video and man I am so happy. It gave me the motivation to keep going.
You done gather my whole life in that last segment! I said yes maam! It just clicked. I appreciate it so much ❤.
You are so welcome 🤗
I’m so happy I found you! I’m on this journey with you!❤.
Welcome aboard! So happy to have you!! Let’s go this! 🙌🏾
The way I relate to the “WAIT WHO IS THAT?!”😂😂
🤣🤣 cuz seriously…who WAS that?! 😭😭
I am so glad that I found this video. I have never related to a weight loss video so much. From not knowing I was fat... to over eating on the diet(heavy on the cheese)... the knees and shins being destroyed from running. I am definitely trying everything you mentioned. WALKING tho!?!🤯
Girl the walking is the TRUTH! I swear! You got this sis. Let’s get it!
Just came across your video and girl the same things worked for me. Covid I gained back but I am starting again. Thanks for the info and inspiration
You are so welcome! You got this hun! ❤️