The drawing at the end is what I always use explain progress and transforming for good, and I don't know why I waited so long to share it with you but I'm happy I have now! ☺️♥️ I hope you don't forget to keep doing the little things that make you happy! 😘
I already knew Natacha was a fearless, trailblazing woman, but WHITE PANTS ON DAY 1 OF HER PERIOD???? this woman is made of steel wtf. ice cold. nothing can faze her
I found when I had awful cramps on the first day (they’d literally nearly knock me unconscious they were so painful) painkillers etc didn’t work and the only way I could get them to ease up was going for a nap! It would take a while to fall asleep but it always helped! Also massively relate to this statement too. I use clue and discovered my last period ended on the 5th of April and then I started again on the 26th?! 😩 periods are not a fun time.
This couldn’t have come at a better time. Some days I look at myself and think all my progress is gone but thanks to you I now know that our body fluctuates everyday. Always amazing content. Thank you ♥️🌴🌎
I know the thigh gap obsession is unhealthy, but honestly it made me feel so much better to see that from one day to the next, you could have one and then not have one if your muscles were inflamed or you were retaining water! That kinda blew my mind. It's so easy to get caught in the trap of 'I'm not making progress' when I'm bloated for a few days, and I never realized how much our bodies actually fluctuate. Fantastic video as always Natacha ❤
well but i'm getting even more confused by that, like how do I know if there's some element of diet/exercise not working for me, or just a fluctuation?..
Can you explain to me why people care about having a thigh gap? I seriously don't get it. There are so many super fit women who don't have one, just because of how their bone structure is, not because of their body fat. I have a thigh gap because my legs naturally sit farther apart, but I am not skinny by any means!!
what I really love about this, is that to me, my fluctuations are so noticeable that I am scared to go out in form-fitting clothing when I feel "bloated". But after seeing this, where I really had to pay attention to notice any fluctuations, I realized that we are probably the only people that notice our own fluctuations.
That’s a big part of why I wanted to make this video too and it’s the last thing I talk about which I think is so true! ♥️♥️ big hugs and thank you for watching!
I have too many anecdotes to counter this, though, unfortunately 😅 I have done kung fu for 5 years and I always suck in my stomach while training, because I'm always somewhat bloated and the outfit we have to wear is quite tight. One day I decided not to suck my stomach in and three people commented on my body "have you gained weight?" so.. back to sucking in my stomach I guess. Also, back when I still lived with my mom, she always commented on my body whenever I would stop sucking in my stomach for a moment. Like, people literally think I've suddenly got fat within a split second
@@georgaseebalack6003 You can try to find some shorts second hand. I always get my Gymshark stuff second hand and it saves me so much money :) (btw I find them on Apps, not thrtiftshops)
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS EVER THAT EXPLAINS THE FEMALE BODY SO WELL!!! Such an accurate visualization and description!!! Thank you for this Natacha!!! I sent this to one of my friends and we talk about how our bodies fluctuate SOOOOO much and I think this is something she will appreciate SO SO SO much!!! THANK YOU!!! Have a wonderful day Natacha!!!
hey beautiful! I have been asked so much and my talent agency has been keen to get me to start one too but honestly right now, if I took on more projects it would have to be at the expense of something else because I'm at full capacity. I'd probably have to upload fewer RUclips videos or drop some work on my new business which I can't do as we're in an important growth phase, so the podcast may have to come down the line when things are a little more stable! Thank you for letting me know you'd like it though, it is super helpful! Lots of love!!
oh thanks for your kind answer❤️ yeah it's totally relatable that it would be be too stressful at the moment for you to do a podcast🙃i know that you're working a lot...and anyway i love youtube videos:-) but if you'll start one, i'll listen to every single episode🥰 lots of love and stay as positive as you are
Natacha Océane I want you to try dance class of some sort. I think its a great way to workout and see how other people workout and get more out of your comfort zone.
@@natachaoceane That's why we NEEEED it! I've tried to follow some dance workouts and after 30 seconds I'm completely out because i have no clue what they're doing.. we need a dance workout from someone that doesn't know all those complex dance moves :D
I didn't actually know it was normal to get bloated after a workout. This happens to me all the time and that explains it. Thank you! Great video as always :)
You're such an inspiring woman, Natacha. This is really helpful for everyone who obsesses about weight. I love how your channel always tries to bring a realistic approach to health and fitness to break the existing missconceptions. ❤️
I thought so too, until I realised that my extremely flat chest tells me when mine are coming XD! I just slap my titties and if it hurts I'll be like "mhm, 2 to 3 days till period I see"
i love that you're normalizing the changing body (even through periods of relative environmental stability)! definitely makes me feel better about my fitness journey :))
hey beautiful! I think it can be a really small mindset change to help stop expecting our bodies to perform or look identically as if we're robots, which can then take off some of the false pressure which isn't a result of things we can actually change! Thank you so much and lots and lots of love!
Hi Natacha - I come back to this video every now & again when I go through a weight fluctuation that makes me feel some type of way. It's a great reminder that we all fluctuate, it's completely normal & it's all going to be alright. 😄
I've been on a weight loss journey and even though I don't notice changes everyday I try and stick on it. This video just affirms that even though I don't notice it that my body is changing. Thanks for the video!
Hey Randy! You're doing so great and thinking about things in such a great way! Well done on sticking with it and not stressing the temporary stuff: I'm sure if you're not rushing things and giving your body time and space to change while you take care of it, it will! Big hugs!!
This is the third time I’ve watched this video to help remind me that this happens to everyone and it is a normal part of being human. Thank you for making this!
thank you so much for watching Lauren! I agree, I never usually track how my body looks but I just think of myself as a mix of all my body shapes rather than just one! xxx
I know that my body fluctuate and still, every time I am bloated my whole day is ruined. I say to my selve, that it is not temporary but I still have a bad day. Thank you for showing me/us how your body is changing. It makes me feel a little bit more normal. I think that you helped a lot of people with this video. Thank you ❤️
This is one of the most reassuring videos I have watched in such a long time!! I get so caught up about how I look day to day and why sometimes this changes - thank you for filming this!! X
that means the whole world to me, thank you so much for saying and I hope this can be a little reminder that helps a little bit! Lots of love Tessa!! xx
Thank you so much for this video, I've been beating myself up for years based on these body fluctuations and to have someone whose fitness I admire experiencing and explaining the same thing has let me be much kinder to myself as well! I've only recently discovered your channel and your videos always brighten my mood. Glad to have found your content!
Thank you so much for this video !! I've had a bad relapse with my ED like 6 months ago and have been trying to keep in track with recovery again. It's a struggle to keep at peace with my body ,it's insane that just the fact my thighs are touching on top ,or that I get a bit bloated makes me so uncomfortable in my own body .I try to remind myself that it doesn't matter but I've constantly felt a sense of control and comfort in being the smallest that the weirdest smallest things trigger me . You've been my favourite youtuber ever since I was at my lowest of lows with my mental health and I can say you have saved me I many ways not just regarding body /food . You are funny,fun,kind and lovely .you and Mario are the type of people I would never get bored being around and you are so lucky to have each other !! I am grateful that I stumbled upon your content it's been defeinetly one of the main things that has helped me shift my mindset
I love this. After suffering with an ED for so long the smallest change in my body can lead me into a relapse, at times it can get so difficult to remember that maybe its bloat or a big dinner or usually, just a visit to the toilet 😅😅 I'm in love with your approach to fitness and the spread of *researched* information
hey! I just wanted to say in ED recovery you NEED to be okay with weight gain, It could be from water weight or constipation, but even if it’s not, you need to be okay with accepting that your body will change and not obsess over it. Wishing you well
Hey girl! I used to be the same way, and it was super difficult to let go of that fear. I was obsessed with having a flat stomach, and I thought that if I ate too much and felt bloated, it meant that I was going to gain tons of weight. I had to constantly remind myself that it was just food bulk, and as long as I stuck to my healthy, sensible diet, there was no way I was going to put on fat. Also, I have digestive issues, which means that I almost always feel bloated after a meal, and I just had to get used to it. Don't worry, if you persevere, you will eventually feel ok with your fluctuations. I never thought it would be possible for me, and now I'm finally at peace! Good luck : )
I put up a copy of that graph at the end. I need that as a reminder: to not take progress pictures every single day, to not step on the weighing scale every single day, to not beat myself up when there is 2-3 lb gain on the scale. Consistency. Long-term. Small changes. And all rooted in lots of love and compassion 🙏🏼 Thank you Natacha, for all you show us. PS Have you seen "This is your period in 2 minutes" from Glamour's youtube channel? love that video documenting the menstruating female body over the course of a month.
As a teenage I feel so pressured to look a certain way and this just puts my mind at ease. It’s made me realise I shouldn’t stress if I don’t look the same every single day thank you xx
this makes me feel so much better about myself and my body being different every day. thank you so so so much for this video, and all your other videos. you are such an inspiration and you have taught me so much about fitness and about (mental) health!
Week on week you create content that I needed to hear and see and understand the science behind it. Thank you for your honesty and care Natacha ❤️❤️ xxx
The impact that your videos have is honestly insane! I have been struggling with eating disorder and over-exercising for the past 8 years and absolutely nothing has helped me, but then I stumbled upon your videos a couple months ago and thanks to you I am finally getting so much better. I really can't thank you enough
This explains so much! I was starting to wonder a lot about my body especially after my workouts and training, but this video summed everything up for me. Thank you so much for this video
Love that you pointed out how a change might not be seen from the outside. Its so easy to get caught up in the small fluctuations and miss the big picture!
You can't imagine how much I needed this video.... I suffer from REALLY REALLY BAD PMS symptoms as well as extremely painful periods. For two weeks a month not only my performance at the gym is affected but my whole life is- I find it hard to focus, I feel exhausted and sore and I can't do my best in any field. Thank you for showing me I'm not alone, you're such an inspiration, keep it real ♥️
I cannot thank you enough for the content you create Natacha! You are SO real! I love how you share your body exactly how it is and how normal it is to actually bloat sometimes, be more energetic or less throughout the week and that we can be okay for not looking the same or burning the exact same calories every day! I love you! 💖🙂
This video is so interesting and helpful, somedays when I look at my body I feel like I’ve lost all of my progress and the next day I love what I see in the mirror, so seeing someone as athletic and lean as you going through daily changes is like a reminder that we all go through this, and it doesn’t mean that we’ve lost anything, it’s just our bodies being bodies. Thank you Natacha for this video and all for all the effort and hard work you put in your channel . Love and kisses all the way from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦.
you’re just the most positive and amazing person. i’ve been gaining a lot of weight because i’m recovering from disordered eating, and i’ve felt really low recently, and to top it all off i just got my period back and everything’s kind of overwhelming, but your videos really make me feel better.
Natacha, you are a wonder at keeping girls and women sane with a healthy perspective. That cliche thing where social media is only the "highlights" we see of people - it's perpetuating unrealistic expectations from their bodies on a day-to-day basis. It's so important you're sharing things like this. Thank you!!!
Natacha, I needed to see this so so badly. This is amazing, I’m a very type A individual, I love working out and feeling in control. I’ve only been able to control my working outs, I was training for a marathon scheduled for last weekend that went virtual because of the current issues. I did do my marathon the other day and got a PR(I actually qualified for Boston marathon, but I’m not sure virtual marathons count😒) i struggle with taking rest days, this was awesome for me to see and I took an active rest day today just doing yoga to rest from the marathon in the hopes I’ll get some more progress next race! I love your videos they are so encouraging!
You’re really such a gem ,you’ve helped me overcome restrictions i had and toxic mindsets towards fitness and even life,i love you so much natacha💜 -maria ur biggest fan
You are literally the most precious human alive. I adore your videos. Not only do you always keep things positive, but you have actual scientific basis for the things you say. Thank you for making things so relatable, and for sharing your knowledge and light with us!
I love your little experiments !! I love how everything is science based... Your videos are fun to watch 🤩 you’re so real & authentic !! Pls keep up this kinda content 💕
This video came at the most PERFECT time!! I’ve been a bit confused about my body’s fluctuations because this is the most consistent I’ve ever been but I’m either not seeing a change or I feel bloated here and there. PS: always love the little science lessons in between!! It really changes your outlook when you understand the science behind something rather than just staring at a mirror and getting sad 😂
This is something I really needed to see to remind myself that its totally normal to fluctuate on a day to day basis! Thank you for being so raw and real! You are such a inspiration xxx
I LOVE how you discuss how at different times of the month our performance in the gym can change. Reading the book "The Woman Code" completely opened my eyes to this a few years ago, love that you're sharing this information
This was so needed. I’m currently trying to lose fat and build muscle and I took some pictures this morning and wasn’t so happy with the progress. But I reminded myself that my period is starting in a few days, so that probably affected things and your video just confirmed it! Thanks for making content like this - it’s very informative
I just found your channel today and I am BINGING your videos. I love the energy you have and I love how in your workouts you aren’t smiling and making it look sooo easy. I LOVE your videos
I just found your channel two weeks ago whilst researching on running and I already became such a fan!! Your authenticity, the topics of your videos and the overall very well researched and scientifically founded content makes your channel really special! Greetings from Germany! Xoxo
I love how you talked about your performance decrease the days before your period! I always notice this too, the week before my period, but I used to not understand why this happened, and got really frustrated and hard on myself. But it's totally normal! I still go to the gym when that happens, but I can easily accept it now, when I notice I'm really not able to hit the same goals as usual. It's really interesting and one can learn a lot about oneself when paying attention to ones cycle!!
this video couldn’t have come in a better time. i’ve been feeling really bad about my body lately (also bloating from my period) and seeing that your physique also fluctuates made me feel so much better. thank you for that ✨
I really appreciate this video. As a Division 1 athlete in the US, I find my body fluctuating throughout my training regimen and I find it difficult to feel good about the progress I’ve made when I see myself bloated etc. Thank you Natacha!
This is awesome! Recently after a 14 mile run I was looking at the back of my legs and thinking "wow are my legs swollen or did I gain weight?" but nothing has changed in my eating, and I've been if anything more active since quarantine. I always thought of bloating as only in my stomach and maybe my fingers (i.e. rings fitting tighter), but it's so good to know that your whole body can swell because of stress put on it in training. Thanks for making such entertaining and informative videos!
Thank you so much for making this video!! One thing I have always struggled with so much is accepting how much my body changes day to day, even before and after I workout. It’s always discouraging looking in the mirror in the morning on days when I’m more bloated and thinking that I’m going backwards in my progress instead of forwards. I think this video really helps me put into perspective how normal it is for my body to fluctuate, regardless of my diet/workouts and how unrealistic it is for me to expect my body to always look slim and lean like so many Instagram fitness models lead me to believe theirs always is
I’m so glad you addressed how much the body changes through the menstrual cycle, there’s just not enough information out there for something so common and the effects on the body are so undeniably existent! A few months ago I started to do what you have done here and track the changes in my body. I can gain up to 7lbs in the week leading up to my period, and around 5 inches on my waist/stomach. These changes used to stress me as I was convinced that the one bar of chocolate I ate had undone all of my progress. My hormonal outlook would not have been in a position to think rationally that this probably isn’t the case, so I’d just have a meltdown instead. Having the photos to look at really helps me remember that all will go down once my period is over. My weight/measurements then drop down as to before, it’s like taking air out of an air mattress. It’s so validating to see your body changes and reinforces that it’s something that happens to so many people. You’re such a legend!
Thank you thank you thank you for making this video and crushing that myth that we/you have a lean body and flat stomach ALL THE TIME! This video is a breath of fresh air!
Natacha, you are truly a godsend. This is the reminder that I didn't even realise I needed. Thank you thank you thank you! I cannot express how much you have helped me and I wish to one day have a proper conversation with you and give you a big hug. Love you so very much!
My period was so rough last week that I gave myself a grace week- no workouts besides walking, and I ate basically whatever I wanted because I'm always really hungry on my period.
I need to do a better job keeping track of my body while in quarantine, I’ve sort of let things fall by the wayside in that regard haha!! I hope you have an awesome week Natacha ❤️
honestly I wouldn't be so hard on yourself, I only did it for the video to show that we always change even when being constant - I never track usually (: Hope you're also having an amazing week xxx
Natacha Océane That’s a really good point, I just felt kinda worried because I haven’t been paying enough attention to it even though I’ve been unable to go out! :) Thank you so much, I appreciate it!
I cant express how enlightening this video was for me and my current body transformation. Knowing the importance of rest days and that training can, in fact make you bloated... and how your body changes from day to day.. This put my physique in a new light!
Of all the fitness youtubers I've been watching for years, I'm so glad someone is finally so transparent about the actual struggle of periods for females athletes or just females tranna be fit and stronger and so on. I noticed that most of my injuries happened in the few days before a period, I think it's an overlooked parameter that should be talked about more when it comes to programming for females.
Loooove the little nuggets of science to explain each fluctuation; this is going to help so many people to understand that body changes are natural and normal. I wish I heard some of these things years ago!
Natacha, over the past 2 weeks I have discovered your content and can't thank you enough for the help and encouragement it has given me. I have gotten so bored and unmotivated over doing the same work outs again and again just to look good and stay "slim"... and more importantly to train to the point that I didn't have to face up to nutrition. I convinced myself that eating 'healthier" would make me hungry and take some fun out of life. Your attitude has turned that around for me! I am eating better than I have in years and still feeling satisfied and not beating myself up over the odd treat. Also your workouts are so varied and get me focussed on performance not LOOKS! Ugh, finally. You are the GOAT girl ❤️❤️ Hope you & Mario are staying safe and well.
Yayy 😍😍 love everything you stand for 😊 if theres anyone in the fitness industry that I admire it's definitely you. You put so much thought and effort into these videos which always result in quality videos 💜💜 so much love for you
honestly my favourite video of yours by far. its so easy to get caught up in the day to day, but your video really encapsulates the importance of looking at the 'bigger picture'. thank you :))
I find this so fascinating and reassuring because I notice these exact same changes in myself. It is nice to know you're not going mad and that it is normal (doesn't make it any less frustrating though!) If anything, these changes than be helpful in indicating changes you need to make (e.g. sleeping more and de-stressing). Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort into your content xx
I would REALLY like to know what you are doing when you work! Like specially, how many hours you answer emails, how many you edit, what else do you do???? Love ya!
I try to explain this to my clients CONSTANTLY. So great you made a video on this! I’ll be sharing to help women deal with these fluctuations 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thanks Natacha!
Honestly your videos have helped me so moviated to be stronger for pole fitness during the quarantine. It's so lovely to see someone in fitness who doesn't calorie count or do restrictive diets
I’m a few weeks in on my fitness journey, I’m eating so healthy and exercising (1 hour yoga, 20 mins strength, 40 mins running) EVERYDAY. I haven’t lost much weight and only on some days can I even notice a slight difference in my body. This video has made me feel soo much better about myself and it couldn’t have come on a better time. Thank you so much
Thank you for touching on this important point Natacha! Many people need to hear/see this because lots of people get stressed out about minor fluctuations in the body. When in reality there a ton of science going on inside of us that make it impossible for our bodies to look and feel the same day after day. More videos like this plz
Natacha Océane OMG i cant believe you actually responded I’ve been a fan for such a long time I hope you are doing well during quarantine and sorry for the late reply😅❤️
this was THE perfect video for this time! It is so comforting to see someone be so open about things that happen to us all, but that we sometimes feel alone in!
The drawing at the end is what I always use explain progress and transforming for good, and I don't know why I waited so long to share it with you but I'm happy I have now! ☺️♥️
I hope you don't forget to keep doing the little things that make you happy! 😘
Where do you get those pink and yellow shorts from i love them so much!
@@LauraS0115 hey Laura! The ones in this video are actually from Saski Collection ☺️
You are the little thing that makes me happy !
@@hhhmlvv2073 Agreed! Natacha you are amazing - thank you!
Where are your leopard print shorts from!?
I already knew Natacha was a fearless, trailblazing woman, but WHITE PANTS ON DAY 1 OF HER PERIOD???? this woman is made of steel wtf. ice cold. nothing can faze her
Hahahaha thank you for the laugh 😂😂😂 lots of love!!
Exactly what I thought 🤣🤣
😂😂😂
She fears nothing !
“I swear I just had a period two weeks ago” I cannot express how much I relate to this statement
right?! just comes around so quickly I can't keep up 😂
me during my last cycle 😂😂😂
ME RIGHT NOW
You should download the "clue" app. It has changed my life. After a few months of using it, I'm fascinated by what Ive noticed about my body.
I found when I had awful cramps on the first day (they’d literally nearly knock me unconscious they were so painful) painkillers etc didn’t work and the only way I could get them to ease up was going for a nap! It would take a while to fall asleep but it always helped! Also massively relate to this statement too. I use clue and discovered my last period ended on the 5th of April and then I started again on the 26th?! 😩 periods are not a fun time.
My jaw literally dropped watching you do that pistol squat with a freaking jump at the top of it. Goals
semt9 haha omg yes I thought the same thing! 😂
Is that what they're called.
I read this before it came up and I still wasn't ready for the crazy awesomeness lol.
Natacha: "this is a period drama"
Also Natacha: wears white sweatpants on day 1 of it...
Horror but also respect.
She's the bravest of us all. Only a true warrior wears white on day 1
This couldn’t have come at a better time. Some days I look at myself and think all my progress is gone but thanks to you I now know that our body fluctuates everyday. Always amazing content. Thank you ♥️🌴🌎
ahh thank you Debbie (: just remember to take the average over the long term (: you're doing great!! All my love sweetie xxx
I know this made me feel amazing love her for doing this 💛
I know the thigh gap obsession is unhealthy, but honestly it made me feel so much better to see that from one day to the next, you could have one and then not have one if your muscles were inflamed or you were retaining water! That kinda blew my mind. It's so easy to get caught in the trap of 'I'm not making progress' when I'm bloated for a few days, and I never realized how much our bodies actually fluctuate. Fantastic video as always Natacha ❤
well but i'm getting even more confused by that, like how do I know if there's some element of diet/exercise not working for me, or just a fluctuation?..
Can you explain to me why people care about having a thigh gap? I seriously don't get it. There are so many super fit women who don't have one, just because of how their bone structure is, not because of their body fat. I have a thigh gap because my legs naturally sit farther apart, but I am not skinny by any means!!
It’s hereditary whether or not someone can have a thigh gap! Don’t beat yourself up about it
I get huge differences in my legs day to day up to 3/4 inch. Got really bored and checked it for weeks. Arms also vary.
Would also like to say that the shape of your pelvic bone/wideness of your hips plays a part as well!
what I really love about this, is that to me, my fluctuations are so noticeable that I am scared to go out in form-fitting clothing when I feel "bloated". But after seeing this, where I really had to pay attention to notice any fluctuations, I realized that we are probably the only people that notice our own fluctuations.
That’s a big part of why I wanted to make this video too and it’s the last thing I talk about which I think is so true! ♥️♥️ big hugs and thank you for watching!
I have too many anecdotes to counter this, though, unfortunately 😅 I have done kung fu for 5 years and I always suck in my stomach while training, because I'm always somewhat bloated and the outfit we have to wear is quite tight. One day I decided not to suck my stomach in and three people commented on my body "have you gained weight?" so.. back to sucking in my stomach I guess. Also, back when I still lived with my mom, she always commented on my body whenever I would stop sucking in my stomach for a moment. Like, people literally think I've suddenly got fat within a split second
What I learned: that Natacha has A LOT of gym shorts ... and I'm jealous
arisa yamazaki this is my dream waredrobe! Girls can dream
@@LivingwithLeesh ikr. I've now realized that quality gym clothes are expensive. looks like I gotta slowly make up a good collection.
@@georgaseebalack6003 You can try to find some shorts second hand. I always get my Gymshark stuff second hand and it saves me so much money :) (btw I find them on Apps, not thrtiftshops)
@@georgaseebalack6003 CRZ Yoga is super good quality and they’re not expensive at all! They’re my favorite brand of gym shorts :)
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS EVER THAT EXPLAINS THE FEMALE BODY SO WELL!!! Such an accurate visualization and description!!! Thank you for this Natacha!!! I sent this to one of my friends and we talk about how our bodies fluctuate SOOOOO much and I think this is something she will appreciate SO SO SO much!!! THANK YOU!!! Have a wonderful day Natacha!!!
when mario put that blanket on her at 5:35 my heart 😫😍
I knowwww, I was kinda out of it at that point so I feel bad because I didn't full appreciate it at the time! xxxx
i haven’t watched the video fully but i just want to express how much i appreciate the effort, work, thought, and time natacha puts into her videos
thank you so much Audrey 🙏 they take me a really long time but I wouldn't have it any other way ♥️ all my love xx
why don't you have a podcast?🙈🙈listening to you is sooo relaxing❤️
hey beautiful! I have been asked so much and my talent agency has been keen to get me to start one too but honestly right now, if I took on more projects it would have to be at the expense of something else because I'm at full capacity. I'd probably have to upload fewer RUclips videos or drop some work on my new business which I can't do as we're in an important growth phase, so the podcast may have to come down the line when things are a little more stable! Thank you for letting me know you'd like it though, it is super helpful! Lots of love!!
oh thanks for your kind answer❤️ yeah it's totally relatable that it would be be too stressful at the moment for you to do a podcast🙃i know that you're working a lot...and anyway i love youtube videos:-) but if you'll start one, i'll listen to every single episode🥰 lots of love and stay as positive as you are
You and Mario are so funny and cute!! For everyone who is reading this stay home, stay safe and have a good day!
ahh thank you Anne! I feel extremely lucky every day 🙏 and thank you! I hope you're staying safe too ♥️♥️♥️
Anyone else thinking we really need a dance workout from Natacha???
😂😂😂 I am the worst dancer, I thought it was super obvious from my lack of ability to follow along with a Zumba workout 😂
Natacha Océane I want you to try dance class of some sort. I think its a great way to workout and see how other people workout and get more out of your comfort zone.
@@natachaoceane That's why we NEEEED it! I've tried to follow some dance workouts and after 30 seconds I'm completely out because i have no clue what they're doing.. we need a dance workout from someone that doesn't know all those complex dance moves :D
That would be the most entertaining workout out there
Do something like MadFit. It's more workout moves to music than dancing
I didn't actually know it was normal to get bloated after a workout. This happens to me all the time and that explains it. Thank you! Great video as always :)
I dont after weight training but i get bloated after a run, always thought it was weird but not i know it isnt!
Interesting! It’s funny because some people feel so tight and amazing afterwards but yes sometimes I feel so bloated !!
You're such an inspiring woman, Natacha. This is really helpful for everyone who obsesses about weight. I love how your channel always tries to bring a realistic approach to health and fitness to break the existing missconceptions. ❤️
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t know when my periods are coming 🤣🤣
just creeps up on me out of nowhere 😂😂😂
I thought so too, until I realised that my extremely flat chest tells me when mine are coming XD! I just slap my titties and if it hurts I'll be like "mhm, 2 to 3 days till period I see"
I track on an app, but I'm losing weight now so it pushes it by a few days. I'm watching this now and fucking dying.
Mine is super irregular (even dough I'm on birthcontrol).. so its always a surprise
@@dQminQ omg same haha
I would be in such a bad place health wise if it weren’t for Natacha
Sameee I appreciate her smmm
Dumb Genious honestly she has changed my life. I now focus on real health rather than being as tiny as I can.💜💜
Ah same😭 it’s crazy
ah sameee :')
i love that you're normalizing the changing body (even through periods of relative environmental stability)! definitely makes me feel better about my fitness journey :))
hey beautiful! I think it can be a really small mindset change to help stop expecting our bodies to perform or look identically as if we're robots, which can then take off some of the false pressure which isn't a result of things we can actually change! Thank you so much and lots and lots of love!
Hi Natacha - I come back to this video every now & again when I go through a weight fluctuation that makes me feel some type of way. It's a great reminder that we all fluctuate, it's completely normal & it's all going to be alright. 😄
Who is the 1 person who disliked this?? I JUST WANNA TALK
hahahahaha why do I have the best support in the world 😂
ikr. I think physicists will solve quantum mechanics before finding out why certain people dislike perfectly good and great RUclips videos
the good thing is that likes and dislikes are both registered by the algorithm as a positive interaction with a video, hahaha
Miriam Sheppard is that true? So if I hate a video I better do not dislike it right?
😂😂😂
I've been on a weight loss journey and even though I don't notice changes everyday I try and stick on it. This video just affirms that even though I don't notice it that my body is changing. Thanks for the video!
Hey Randy! You're doing so great and thinking about things in such a great way! Well done on sticking with it and not stressing the temporary stuff: I'm sure if you're not rushing things and giving your body time and space to change while you take care of it, it will! Big hugs!!
This is the third time I’ve watched this video to help remind me that this happens to everyone and it is a normal part of being human. Thank you for making this!
I love this idea! We're so hard on ourselves and our body's changes when so much of it is natural and out of our hands. Thank you, Natacha :)
thank you so much for watching Lauren! I agree, I never usually track how my body looks but I just think of myself as a mix of all my body shapes rather than just one! xxx
I know that my body fluctuate and still, every time I am bloated my whole day is ruined. I say to my selve, that it is not temporary but I still have a bad day.
Thank you for showing me/us how your body is changing. It makes me feel a little bit more normal.
I think that you helped a lot of people with this video. Thank you ❤️
This is one of the most reassuring videos I have watched in such a long time!! I get so caught up about how I look day to day and why sometimes this changes - thank you for filming this!! X
that means the whole world to me, thank you so much for saying and I hope this can be a little reminder that helps a little bit! Lots of love Tessa!! xx
Thank you so much for this video, I've been beating myself up for years based on these body fluctuations and to have someone whose fitness I admire experiencing and explaining the same thing has let me be much kinder to myself as well! I've only recently discovered your channel and your videos always brighten my mood. Glad to have found your content!
i was having such a bad day and you’ve made my evening! can always count on your videos to cheer me up!
Thank you so much for this video !! I've had a bad relapse with my ED like 6 months ago and have been trying to keep in track with recovery again. It's a struggle to keep at peace with my body ,it's insane that just the fact my thighs are touching on top ,or that I get a bit bloated makes me so uncomfortable in my own body .I try to remind myself that it doesn't matter but I've constantly felt a sense of control and comfort in being the smallest that the weirdest smallest things trigger me . You've been my favourite youtuber ever since I was at my lowest of lows with my mental health and I can say you have saved me I many ways not just regarding body /food . You are funny,fun,kind and lovely .you and Mario are the type of people I would never get bored being around and you are so lucky to have each other !! I am grateful that I stumbled upon your content it's been defeinetly one of the main things that has helped me shift my mindset
I love this. After suffering with an ED for so long the smallest change in my body can lead me into a relapse, at times it can get so difficult to remember that maybe its bloat or a big dinner or usually, just a visit to the toilet 😅😅 I'm in love with your approach to fitness and the spread of *researched* information
Keep it up! So relatable
hey! I just wanted to say in ED recovery you NEED to be okay with weight gain, It could be from water weight or constipation, but even if it’s not, you need to be okay with accepting that your body will change and not obsess over it. Wishing you well
Hey girl! I used to be the same way, and it was super difficult to let go of that fear. I was obsessed with having a flat stomach, and I thought that if I ate too much and felt bloated, it meant that I was going to gain tons of weight. I had to constantly remind myself that it was just food bulk, and as long as I stuck to my healthy, sensible diet, there was no way I was going to put on fat. Also, I have digestive issues, which means that I almost always feel bloated after a meal, and I just had to get used to it. Don't worry, if you persevere, you will eventually feel ok with your fluctuations. I never thought it would be possible for me, and now I'm finally at peace! Good luck : )
I put up a copy of that graph at the end. I need that as a reminder: to not take progress pictures every single day, to not step on the weighing scale every single day, to not beat myself up when there is 2-3 lb gain on the scale. Consistency. Long-term. Small changes. And all rooted in lots of love and compassion 🙏🏼 Thank you Natacha, for all you show us.
PS Have you seen "This is your period in 2 minutes" from Glamour's youtube channel? love that video documenting the menstruating female body over the course of a month.
I haven’t even watched this video fully, but it already brings me joy to the day seeing your video notifications!!! love to you from GA!
ahh thank you so much Dorothy!! Thank you so much for watching!! I hope you enjoy and have an amazing rest of the day ♥️♥️♥️
💯 % love everytime she posts and her knowledge - overall vibe is on fire Natacha
As a teenage I feel so pressured to look a certain way and this just puts my mind at ease. It’s made me realise I shouldn’t stress if I don’t look the same every single day thank you xx
5:05 OMG WHERE DO WE GET A BOYFRIEND LIKE THISSSS
I know 😫😫😫
this makes me feel so much better about myself and my body being different every day. thank you so so so much for this video, and all your other videos. you are such an inspiration and you have taught me so much about fitness and about (mental) health!
Week on week you create content that I needed to hear and see and understand the science behind it. Thank you for your honesty and care Natacha ❤️❤️ xxx
ahh thank you so much Emily! I'm really glad it can be helpful!! All my love sweetie xxx
okay but mario’s cameos are the best
Who's watching this exactly 3 years later because she can't get enough of Natacha's videos and she's watching them all from newest to oldest? 😄😍
Haaay! 💁
The impact that your videos have is honestly insane! I have been struggling with eating disorder and over-exercising for the past 8 years and absolutely nothing has helped me, but then I stumbled upon your videos a couple months ago and thanks to you I am finally getting so much better. I really can't thank you enough
This explains so much! I was starting to wonder a lot about my body especially after my workouts and training, but this video summed everything up for me. Thank you so much for this video
just the sign that your muscles have been worked 💪💪💪 all my love xxx
Love that you pointed out how a change might not be seen from the outside. Its so easy to get caught up in the small fluctuations and miss the big picture!
OMG that's literaly what i needed today on my week-before-period!!
you got it Dina (: I hope this video helps!! All my love xx
@@natachaoceane thank you so much for your amazing content! loves from Spain 💖💖
You can't imagine how much I needed this video.... I suffer from REALLY REALLY BAD PMS symptoms as well as extremely painful periods. For two weeks a month not only my performance at the gym is affected but my whole life is- I find it hard to focus, I feel exhausted and sore and I can't do my best in any field. Thank you for showing me I'm not alone, you're such an inspiration, keep it real ♥️
10-12 Hours of work a day? Daaamn girl u are a machine inside and out aren’t you? All the love! 💞
That's what I thought too 😂
I cannot thank you enough for the content you create Natacha! You are SO real! I love how you share your body exactly how it is and how normal it is to actually bloat sometimes, be more energetic or less throughout the week and that we can be okay for not looking the same or burning the exact same calories every day! I love you! 💖🙂
This video is so interesting and helpful, somedays when I look at my body I feel like I’ve lost all of my progress and the next day I love what I see in the mirror, so seeing someone as athletic and lean as you going through daily changes is like a reminder that we all go through this, and it doesn’t mean that we’ve lost anything, it’s just our bodies being bodies. Thank you Natacha for this video and all for all the effort and hard work you put in your channel . Love and kisses all the way from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦.
you’re just the most positive and amazing person. i’ve been gaining a lot of weight because i’m recovering from disordered eating, and i’ve felt really low recently, and to top it all off i just got my period back and everything’s kind of overwhelming, but your videos really make me feel better.
I freaking love how original and creative Natacha’s content is.
Natacha, you are a wonder at keeping girls and women sane with a healthy perspective. That cliche thing where social media is only the "highlights" we see of people - it's perpetuating unrealistic expectations from their bodies on a day-to-day basis. It's so important you're sharing things like this. Thank you!!!
Natacha,
I needed to see this so so badly. This is amazing, I’m a very type A individual, I love working out and feeling in control. I’ve only been able to control my working outs, I was training for a marathon scheduled for last weekend that went virtual because of the current issues. I did do my marathon the other day and got a PR(I actually qualified for Boston marathon, but I’m not sure virtual marathons count😒) i struggle with taking rest days, this was awesome for me to see and I took an active rest day today just doing yoga to rest from the marathon in the hopes I’ll get some more progress next race! I love your videos they are so encouraging!
You’re really such a gem ,you’ve helped me overcome restrictions i had and toxic mindsets towards fitness and even life,i love you so much natacha💜 -maria ur biggest fan
Isn't the human body incredible that just in a span of a month is it changes so much and does so much for us!
This is why I love your videos! :)
You are literally the most precious human alive. I adore your videos. Not only do you always keep things positive, but you have actual scientific basis for the things you say. Thank you for making things so relatable, and for sharing your knowledge and light with us!
I love your little experiments !! I love how everything is science based... Your videos are fun to watch 🤩 you’re so real & authentic !! Pls keep up this kinda content 💕
You're amazing and so kind Sydney! Thank you so much!! 🥰
This is why I follow you! You are so real and show us that its normal to fluctuate and that we need to love our body every step of the way :)
This video came at the most PERFECT time!! I’ve been a bit confused about my body’s fluctuations because this is the most consistent I’ve ever been but I’m either not seeing a change or I feel bloated here and there.
PS: always love the little science lessons in between!! It really changes your outlook when you understand the science behind something rather than just staring at a mirror and getting sad 😂
This is something I really needed to see to remind myself that its totally normal to fluctuate on a day to day basis! Thank you for being so raw and real! You are such a inspiration xxx
I LOVE how you discuss how at different times of the month our performance in the gym can change. Reading the book "The Woman Code" completely opened my eyes to this a few years ago, love that you're sharing this information
ahh thank you so much Amy!! that's really cool, I haven't heard of that book but will check it out! All my love xxx
‚Roar‘ is also a good recommendation on this topic 😊
@@lilaliveslife4846 Amazing I'll need to check it out!
Seriously needed this video today, Natacha. xo
This was so needed. I’m currently trying to lose fat and build muscle and I took some pictures this morning and wasn’t so happy with the progress. But I reminded myself that my period is starting in a few days, so that probably affected things and your video just confirmed it! Thanks for making content like this - it’s very informative
I just found your channel today and I am BINGING your videos. I love the energy you have and I love how in your workouts you aren’t smiling and making it look sooo easy. I LOVE your videos
This was super interesting Natacha!
I just found your channel two weeks ago whilst researching on running and I already became such a fan!! Your authenticity, the topics of your videos and the overall very well researched and scientifically founded content makes your channel really special! Greetings from Germany! Xoxo
I love how you talked about your performance decrease the days before your period! I always notice this too, the week before my period, but I used to not understand why this happened, and got really frustrated and hard on myself. But it's totally normal! I still go to the gym when that happens, but I can easily accept it now, when I notice I'm really not able to hit the same goals as usual. It's really interesting and one can learn a lot about oneself when paying attention to ones cycle!!
this video couldn’t have come in a better time. i’ve been feeling really bad about my body lately (also bloating from my period) and seeing that your physique also fluctuates made me feel so much better. thank you for that ✨
This video could also be called ‘me trying on all my colourful shorts’
I really appreciate this video. As a Division 1 athlete in the US, I find my body fluctuating throughout my training regimen and I find it difficult to feel good about the progress I’ve made when I see myself bloated etc. Thank you Natacha!
This is awesome! Recently after a 14 mile run I was looking at the back of my legs and thinking "wow are my legs swollen or did I gain weight?" but nothing has changed in my eating, and I've been if anything more active since quarantine. I always thought of bloating as only in my stomach and maybe my fingers (i.e. rings fitting tighter), but it's so good to know that your whole body can swell because of stress put on it in training. Thanks for making such entertaining and informative videos!
I actually refuse to watch anything but you on RUclips, you are incredible, thank you so much for normalising this and being an incredible role model!
“We’ve passed Saturn” 😂🪐
Thank you so much for making this video!! One thing I have always struggled with so much is accepting how much my body changes day to day, even before and after I workout. It’s always discouraging looking in the mirror in the morning on days when I’m more bloated and thinking that I’m going backwards in my progress instead of forwards. I think this video really helps me put into perspective how normal it is for my body to fluctuate, regardless of my diet/workouts and how unrealistic it is for me to expect my body to always look slim and lean like so many Instagram fitness models lead me to believe theirs always is
mario: *being cute and supportive*
Natacha: *slaps him on the belly and says* 'times that by a million!!'
goals
I’m so glad you addressed how much the body changes through the menstrual cycle, there’s just not enough information out there for something so common and the effects on the body are so undeniably existent!
A few months ago I started to do what you have done here and track the changes in my body. I can gain up to 7lbs in the week leading up to my period, and around 5 inches on my waist/stomach. These changes used to stress me as I was convinced that the one bar of chocolate I ate had undone all of my progress. My hormonal outlook would not have been in a position to think rationally that this probably isn’t the case, so I’d just have a meltdown instead.
Having the photos to look at really helps me remember that all will go down once my period is over. My weight/measurements then drop down as to before, it’s like taking air out of an air mattress.
It’s so validating to see your body changes and reinforces that it’s something that happens to so many people.
You’re such a legend!
last time i was this ear-
Nevermind i was never this early. Love u Natacha!
hahaha tbh I've never been that early to a video so I know how you feel! 🙏 Love you back!
Thank you thank you thank you for making this video and crushing that myth that we/you have a lean body and flat stomach ALL THE TIME! This video is a breath of fresh air!
Never have I been this early. Goes to show that lockdown *is* having some good. I’m sat staring at my iPad all day.
ahh thank you Julie! I hope you're doing ok!! All my love xxx
You're so lucky😂
this video is so helpful for people with ed’s i’m feeling so relieved right now you’re an angel x
This is so important, especially during quarantine ! Thank you so much, stay safe !
Natacha, you are truly a godsend. This is the reminder that I didn't even realise I needed. Thank you thank you thank you! I cannot express how much you have helped me and I wish to one day have a proper conversation with you and give you a big hug. Love you so very much!
My period was so rough last week that I gave myself a grace week- no workouts besides walking, and I ate basically whatever I wanted because I'm always really hungry on my period.
I admire you for how unapologetically real you are! Thank you for being so informative and inspiring!! Lots of love!
I need to do a better job keeping track of my body while in quarantine, I’ve sort of let things fall by the wayside in that regard haha!! I hope you have an awesome week Natacha ❤️
honestly I wouldn't be so hard on yourself, I only did it for the video to show that we always change even when being constant - I never track usually (: Hope you're also having an amazing week xxx
Natacha Océane That’s a really good point, I just felt kinda worried because I haven’t been paying enough attention to it even though I’ve been unable to go out! :) Thank you so much, I appreciate it!
I cant express how enlightening this video was for me and my current body transformation. Knowing the importance of rest days and that training can, in fact make you bloated... and how your body changes from day to day.. This put my physique in a new light!
Of all the fitness youtubers I've been watching for years, I'm so glad someone is finally so transparent about the actual struggle of periods for females athletes or just females tranna be fit and stronger and so on. I noticed that most of my injuries happened in the few days before a period, I think it's an overlooked parameter that should be talked about more when it comes to programming for females.
I wonder how it is for women on the pill or other hormonal forms of BC
Loooove the little nuggets of science to explain each fluctuation; this is going to help so many people to understand that body changes are natural and normal. I wish I heard some of these things years ago!
How timely - just had a mini breakdown and I can literally feel my thighs swelling from the stress 🙃
Natacha, over the past 2 weeks I have discovered your content and can't thank you enough for the help and encouragement it has given me. I have gotten so bored and unmotivated over doing the same work outs again and again just to look good and stay "slim"... and more importantly to train to the point that I didn't have to face up to nutrition. I convinced myself that eating 'healthier" would make me hungry and take some fun out of life. Your attitude has turned that around for me! I am eating better than I have in years and still feeling satisfied and not beating myself up over the odd treat. Also your workouts are so varied and get me focussed on performance not LOOKS! Ugh, finally. You are the GOAT girl ❤️❤️ Hope you & Mario are staying safe and well.
Yayy 😍😍 love everything you stand for 😊 if theres anyone in the fitness industry that I admire it's definitely you. You put so much thought and effort into these videos which always result in quality videos 💜💜 so much love for you
honestly my favourite video of yours by far. its so easy to get caught up in the day to day, but your video really encapsulates the importance of looking at the 'bigger picture'. thank you :))
I may have gotten distracted by that GORGEOUS apartment of yours lmao
I find this so fascinating and reassuring because I notice these exact same changes in myself. It is nice to know you're not going mad and that it is normal (doesn't make it any less frustrating though!) If anything, these changes than be helpful in indicating changes you need to make (e.g. sleeping more and de-stressing). Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort into your content xx
I would REALLY like to know what you are doing when you work! Like specially, how many hours you answer emails, how many you edit, what else do you do????
Love ya!
I try to explain this to my clients CONSTANTLY. So great you made a video on this! I’ll be sharing to help women deal with these fluctuations 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thanks Natacha!
Quarantines got me showing up to the video 30 seconds after it’s posted
ahh thank you for watching Amanda! I hope you're doing well (: all my love xxx
Honestly your videos have helped me so moviated to be stronger for pole fitness during the quarantine. It's so lovely to see someone in fitness who doesn't calorie count or do restrictive diets
I’m a few weeks in on my fitness journey, I’m eating so healthy and exercising (1 hour yoga, 20 mins strength, 40 mins running) EVERYDAY. I haven’t lost much weight and only on some days can I even notice a slight difference in my body. This video has made me feel soo much better about myself and it couldn’t have come on a better time. Thank you so much
Rest days are just as important as workout days 😄👍 good luck 💜
And make sure you have a calorie deficit! Be consistent and results will come!
Thank you for touching on this important point Natacha! Many people need to hear/see this because lots of people get stressed out about minor fluctuations in the body. When in reality there a ton of science going on inside of us that make it impossible for our bodies to look and feel the same day after day.
More videos like this plz
Its really cool to see how your body has changed just in a month its fascinating the human body is pretty amazing
fascinating is actually the perfect word, the human body is fascinating and so complex! 🙌
Natacha Océane OMG i cant believe you actually responded I’ve been a fan for such a long time I hope you are doing well during quarantine and sorry for the late reply😅❤️
this was THE perfect video for this time! It is so comforting to see someone be so open about things that happen to us all, but that we sometimes feel alone in!
you're so kind and I really really hope it helps you feel just a little better if you ever have small moments of self doubt! Thank you my girl ♥️