Definitely avoid people who try to sabotage your efforts! “You don’t need to lose any more weight” is code for “I was more comfortable with the person you used to be than the person you’re becoming now.”
I had a mental shift recently that has allowed me to make room for weight-loss, and it relates to the "what are you missing that causes you to want to overeat" question. For me it was remembering that I am an artist. I have always been an artist, and it has taken me 40 years to remember it. I feel my love for myself the most when I am creating art. I started making time for it every day, and I am not craving food anymore. It is absolutely wild. I have had a lot of therapy in my life, and ironically, I stumbled on this light switch on my own. Now I crave time to be creative. It's a craving that I can and do fulfill every day in sometimes large, sometimes small ways. It's also a gentle craving without urgency, unlike my food addiction. I am satisfied with a little. I am satisfied with a lot. I can tolerate waiting for time and materials, where a craving for ice cream had this urgency, and it was never really satisfied. It's like a river of joy that I can dip into at any time, but I know will always be there, and I am always happy to visit. I highly recommend creative pursuits to people recovering from addiction.
Beautiful!! This is so true and people never talk about it. For me, it was spiritual prayer and church. I needed a greater purpose in life & a reason to be dedicated to my own health. Knowing that God loves me and wants me to be healthy gives me so much motivation. Now when I’m stressed, instead of eating I pray. I’m so happy that art is doing the same for you, and I hope your life keeps overflowing with joy!
The way this has resonated with me is absolutely insane! I need to lean into my natural path, I pray this helps me too, so glad that art has healed you x
I don't know if anyone will see this, but to comment on the feeling empty without the addiction, and accepting you won't "get to"... It is early days tackling my weight and relationship with food, but I have successfully tackled my alcohol addiction. In the beginning I definitely missed it, no matter how good the day was I felt I was missing out not being able to drink, I had not accepted that I was never going to "get to" drink again. And I did not believe I would ever not miss it. I thought every day was going to be forcing myself to make the right choice because I had to not because I wanted to. But those thoughts and feelings were still coming from my addict mentality. In healing what I needed to heal to no longer need to drink, and getting used to a new way of life, I no longer had any desire to drink. Now I do not miss it, I do not feel deprived that it is not a part of my life, I almost never have a craving. A lot of that had come from little by little seeing how much better I felt, how much more I enjoyed life without it. And I imagine weight loss and food addiction would work the same. As you see how much better you feel, and heal what makes you want to overeat, you will feel less and less desire to do so.
I am so thankful for how much you emphasis the mental health side of weight loss. I am down 80 lbs now, I have 40 more to go. I am 100% sure that my success has been because i have actually considered the mental health aspect now. I can’t just take away my coping mechanism (binge eating) without learning new healthy coping skills. That makes all the difference for me
Absolutely, how can we expect our weight loss to be successful and our weight maintenance sustainable if we remove the only coping mechanism we know to deal with negative feelings. Finding ways to untangle it and to put in new coping mechanisms if needed is the key. Congrats on your amazing success thus far x
"I genuinely believed that was who I was". My God, Addrianna's powerful words definitely drove the message home. Addressing one's damaging life-limiting beliefs is key to recovery, and you are living proof of it. I'll never tire of thanking you both from the bottom of my heart for making me feel less vulnerable and alone. Thinking of joining Bodyslims very soon, so exhausted of being my own worst enemy. Always immensely grateful, gals!
Really delighted it resonated with you, it was a massive revelation to me when I realised I was getting in my own way! My advice is don't think just act and join up and give it everything you've got, sure it's only for 10 weeks. A
I' m the person who asked all those hard emotionally charged questions you answered in the beginning. Thank you for taking the time to answer so thoroughly and with so much love 🙂 I' m on my journey to get free from the addiction. I already listened to your answers twice, so much food for thought! Thank you from my heart, you are truly helping. D.
I am so glad this helped you. Please be kind to yourself. You are worth this change in your life and I encourage you (when you’re ready) to take the steps and free yourself from the addiction 🖤🖤🖤
Thanks for being so honest in your questions, it revealed a lot about your thought process and allowed us to answer appropriately. Keep asking yourself what it is about overeating that you think you would miss? I wish you every happiness and freedom and be kind to yourself in the process x
It can be scary to think of giving up unhealthy coping mechanisms - because they’re all we’ve known in terms of how to cope. By learning healthier coping mechanisms and building new habits, it gradually gets easier to let go of even the idea of the unhealthy coping mechanisms and the fear of that goes too. Wishing you all the best. You can do this.
There is hope, friend. There are free programs like overeaters anonymous and gtey-sheeters anonymous, you can attend their online meetings or in person and get support and a plan. You're not alone
Please make this a series. Please. I am joining Body Slims online in January 2023. I live in Canada. I found you online on Saturday, October 8/22. I started what I know of Body Slims on Thanksgiving Day. I obsessively, of course, watch Body Slims and ALL of your videos and Instagram for inspiration, knowledge and daily motivation. I have lost 130 pounds since 2002 and I have 50 more excess pounds that I never contemplated losing because, get this, I thought it was impossible. Then I watched halfofCarla. Now I know I can get to a 22 BMI. Your story has already transformed my mind set. I now have the mind set missing piece to success. Thank you. 😀😀😀😀
👯♀️ I was always 10-30 lbs overweight until I had a surgery at age 40 after which I gained 60 lbs in 2 months. A pound a day! I alternated between fighting hard to lose weight (and mostly failing or quickly regaining!) or just living with my situation. I hated photos of me-I looked like a toad. I didn’t recognize myself. It was a photo someone took at a class reunion and shared with me that shocked me into action! I had lost 14 lbs so I felt SO “slim”! The photo showed how slim I was NOT!!!! Since then, I’ve lost 60 more pounds! The relief you describe is real! I am not obese!!! Clothes fit! I had been obese for 20 years…mostly fighting to lose weight that whole time! If you always do what you have always done, why would you expect a different result? I sure did! For 20 YEARS! Then I woke up and did something different! Great to hear from both of you! Two great stories of success!
I have been listening to Ted Talks and RUclips videos for weight loss advice that ALL left me feeling like there was no real information that I could apply to my life. This is the most informative and best advice I’ve been able to get! Thank you so much for giving me hope.
I watched this back in February 2023 and was so excited about the mental freedom, never having to be on a diet after goal weight, and being able to pick out clothes I really wanted. In the back of my head I did have limiting beliefs at the time that this possibly couldnt happen for me. Im delighted to report that after just starting my walks prior to the beginning of the April BS program and to now, ive lost 20lbs and I'm at that place you girls talked about and its almost unbelievable! Thank you both for sharing your story. This was video that resonated with me the most to just start. ❤❤❤
It has taken me a few months, but I have finally gotten myself tracking an hour walk everyday! I am also just being more mindful with food. It is your voice, and experiences that are helping me, and giving me hope thank you. This video really spoke to me, I am watching it while I sip on my coffee before my walk, and I am so happy I clicked on it. I actually started crying when you both were digging into the over eating comment, I feel for this person. For those with binge eating disorders, and those that use food to cope the mental game is the battle. I had a similar experience with Addrianna I lost around 65lbs went from a size 20 to a 12, and then within 2 years I gained it back, I didn't deal with my mental health fully and when tough times came around I chose food to cope rather then deal with my feelings. This time around I am taking my time being honest with myself, and I have decided I need to be kind to myself as I am with others. Moving more, dealing with my mental struggles, and making better food choices slow and steady I will get there again. The freedom of shopping ,and going out feeling great I am looking forward to this relief and happiness! Thank you for the videos and updates, I truly appreciate them so much!
What an amazing video! You both hit on the core issues of overeating and how to address them. Anyone who’s struggled with weight and food for years should listen to this. I found it incredibly insightful and identified so much with all that you shared. I don’t think I’ll ever look at eating the same way. Thank you both so much!!!
I would like to hear you talk more about the addiction aspect of overeating and how you conquered it. That is so important and probably the main thing that holds people up from achieving success. I look forward to more Q & As. Thank you.
Even 2 years after this was filmed, 17:30 question is the right one to ask, since A LOT of overweight people are facing those problems. Those were my number 1 obstacles to overcome. I wasn't able to pinpoint the emotion that would trigger my binge episodes. So, *my hack to handle the urge to overeat* - I would overeat on a raw cabbage and feel proud of myself to stay in control, but in the same time I was proving myself (again) that overfullness actually feels bad, and I don't even enjoy it. Over time I stopped doing it.
Thanks so much. Hearing from others who have always struggled with weight and yet came out the other side is inspirational and hopeful. Turning 62 this year and finally ready to lose weight and maintain. I appreciate you making the distinction between weight loss and weight maintenance. And seeing you both in a good place now with no regrets about making the effort! Part of me needs to know that it really is worth the effort.
Thank you, I'm 46 and really relate to Carla in her story. Today I had a binge day, and I knowcI an supressing emotions. I have been on a weight loss journey for 7 weeks. I'm still 106 kilos. Are there days? I go walking everyday. I have had so much therapy. I like what you said about escaping from the discomfort. I know i have to keep going. I was 50 kilos 3 years ago. It is so hard. I am a recovering addict in many things. Thank you ❤❤❤
Lovely Ladies, your enthusiasm is infectious... You've both done so well. You really have inspired me to carry on losing weight to get to my goal, which is my top weight for my height, I've been obese for 30 years.... I've found that being post menopausal hasn't changed the rate of loss, I'm just sticking with and it's working. We'll done and all the best to you both xx
28:12 - “how do I get through the hard times without using food?” If you can walk every day 1 hour, it will do wonders to your mental health and help you immensely to cope with hard times.
I' m the person who asked the question, I started walking 1h every day last week and it' s truly relaxing and beautifil, thank you for taking the time to leave a tip 🙂
👯♀ (there was no emoji I could find for twins!) - I would dearly love to have more Q+A with the two of you! The segment that rang so strongly for me was the one about missing "getting" to overeat in the future. What it spoke to me about is how to capture that feeling of comfort and relief and place it onto something else and detach it from food. Food can be delicious, desirable and SAFE when you can reclaim it as something with a natural endpoint that does not have to lure you into overconsumption, especially if you can find something safe to go to when there is a need for comfort. Taking a bubble bath, knitting a pair of socks, reading a book, so many other things to take on instead and unlatch food and food indulgence as the source of comfort. It may not be a snap to do, but I find for me that it is what is helping me to keep going on my weight loss journey and to try on what "enough" feels like where food is concerned and to take on a different activity if I need to find a comfort zone.
Hello Carla! I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago! I truly loved this video! God knows I need help, and it truly stems from no longer believing in myself. I’ve always battled my weight and I’ve hit my goal weight and lost weight twice in my life. Now after two babies and the stress of life I’m at my heaviest. It feels like loosing weight is dang near impossible.
Appreciate the considerate answers. Very mindful especially when you say never want to loose it again, how freeing it feels, and how to get to a great place in oneself. Wonderful mindset! I’m encouraged ❤👯♀️
👯♂ You were both incredibly kind, caring, thoughtful and respectful. I really enjoyed hearing Addrianna's story and it is lovely to see the dynamic between the two of you. Thanks for sharing. 👯♂
Love the dynamics between you two lovely ladies. After watching this video a number of times, I have shared it with others and hope for them to join me on the Body Slims journey!!! Please do more videos together. You are truly extraordinary and inspiring ❤👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️
At least Addrianna's friend cared, once I traveled with my friends to a place where we had to hike and they left me back. That's was heartbreaking for me.
This is one, of the best vidoes I have watched absolutely mind blowing life changing love all the questions even on perimenopause etc ....... Addrianna her words won me over ..... the most amazing info ever Karla you both Rock my world.... The only thing missing out is what we actually gain in our lives to total transformation... I just love the answers to questions tell no one keep to myself I did find in previous program one person that did hound me I have since closed that door as it was head wrecking....Shifts in Energy friendships I am loving the V I am getting happier by the day love love your video So inspiring
I am not sure this is the right emoji lololol Wonderful video ladies. Age 61 here and finally losing my weight. still a way to go but am pleased and enjoying your stories. Years ago, a wonderful old Native American told me that I would lose my weight when I finally lost my need for layers of protection. I wasn't ready to hear that back then but understand it now. There was a lot I needed to deal with in my past and I feel great now. Carla, what you say re your mental health fits what the Native American elder said to me. Fix your problems and your ways of coping with them.
You're right Addrianna, everyone has an opinion on what you should eat or not eat and how you should diet, and it just takes too much energy to deal with all of that, energy that we need to take care of ourself, which is what it really is, right?
I've used Adrianne's image of the peak and slide since I heard her say it and it is so powerful in helping! Carla, thank you for sharing your story on RUclips! If you hadn't, I wouldn't know about Bodyslims or have you as an inspirational model! This has been wonderful for me and I've finally got control over my weight and body.
I'm so delighted Debbie. Thank you so much for your kind words. It honestly makes it so worth it to know that I've helped to make a difference in your life. xxx
👯♂️ loved this! Thank you both so much! You have such a lovely dynamic between you, such an honest and open talk. I have lost about 20 kg now after deciding enough was enough and tackling binge eating disorder after 40 years of dieting. Watching your posts has given me hope. Especially because ‘ dieting’ after overcoming binge eating disorder requires extra care of not feeling deprived. I can totally relate with not feeling deprived now. Not ever. I enrolled in bodyslims back in may starting september and am very much looking forward to getting results and maybe even getting below 100 kg this year. but have not strayed from my goals since the end of april and will not! Thank you for your daily inspiration!
This was excellent! Fun to watch you two... but more importantly RICH with nuggets! I will be journaling to try to uncover "what am I trying to escape when I overeat or binge?" And... taking a hqrd look at my own limiting beliefs.. I've never felt that I could actually get the weight off. Please... do more. You girls are my inspiration! I've got 143 pounds to lose and I'm really miserable. I miss my life on every level.. I've lost 21 so far... but it comes off so slowly and walking is my biggest challenge post knee surgery. Got so much out of this! Great questions people asked!❤🖤
Oh how much wisdom here. thank you. Unforunately I had to tell my team, cause I changed jobs and in the new job everyday the whole team would go for lunch together and I would not be able to join cz i started with a formula phase in my programm.. I hate the discussions, questions and "advises" now. gosh
Thank you so much, you are so inspiring together. I will be doing my 2nd round of Bodyslims in September and hope to be at my dream weight after that. But I am already so happy to have found this program. I have lost a total of 30 pounds so far. I am back to wearing clothes that I love and not ones that just fit. Carla gave me the impulse. I am happy with you for your success, you are brilliant! Sincerely, Ivonne from Hamburg ⚓️🖤✨
👭 really enjoyed your video girls you are both so inspiring honest helpful and I can completely relate to everything ye said. I'm starting my journey this Wed 21st Sept and cannot wait. Thank you both so much and looking forward to lots more videos and hopefully a podcast to x Nicola
Searched for twins emoji and couldn't find it! Love you two! Very inspirational! I live in the states and I'm thinking of doing Body Slims. Food Addict and weigh 260 pounds.
Thank you, Ladies! You are beautiful inside and out and offered us such powerful lessons today. Thank you for addressing viewer Q&A - you picked some challenging questions and your insights offered us so much wisdom and practical lived experience! Your prompts to attend to the WHY of overeating were so powerful! SO PRACTICAL AND WISE!!! Some of this information was more helpful than I learned in two years of therapy specifically around food - POWERFUL! Still working on healing the WHY I carry the weight, and overeat -with a trauma-focused therapist. Your videos are so inspiring and I thank you!
Love both of your guys’ motivation. I am seriously considering bodyslims in April but it seems so far away. And I’m trying to get away from credit card debt also. But this program sounds AMAZING!!! Thank you both!!❤
👯 So lovely to see two close sisters together addressing some deep stuff and very eloquently too. You touched on self defamation needing to be overcome. I was very interested by another inspirational channel yesterday saying it is a fact that if we repeat positive affirmations (eg, I am strong or I am proud after completing a walk/workout) that it actually does change our mindset.
👯♀️powerful, powerful words and very much to the point! I’ll be watching this again to glean thoughts and make them my own. Please do more videos like this! I’ll be starting BodySlims in just 4 weeks and because of your video, I just recognized a limiting belief I have. I’ve been dieting for 48 years (16-64). The last success I experienced was doing a very strict Keto, but it wasn’t sustainable - I gained it all back. My limiting belief is that nothing short of keto and fasting will give me any weight loss. I’m throwing that belief out the window as it hasn’t been proven to be true!!! I’m completely open to the BodySlims approach to weight loss and I believe it will work for me. Thank you ladies!
This was so fantastic to watch beautiful sisters 👯♀️ ! Thank you both for doing this as I know this is such a vulnerable thing to share your stories. Carla your side profile is super cute.
Catching up on all the videos after being away for a couple of weeks hols. All fab, as usual. Absolutely LOVED that you had your sis share her thoughts. Very relatable as I am also 52 (the struggle is real 😝). Great attitude (both of you). Very inspiring. Thanks so much 🥰 👯
New Subbie. On a weight loss journey and found your channel. Love your energy, smile and honesty. Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey. Very inspirational 👯♀️ Karen 🇨🇦
Oh your sister is so motivating. I can really relate to her as im older and Im fully in menopause. I also missed out starting BodySlims in January, when 3 of our gang had already started the programme. 😢 We all went out to dinner recently. They made good choices ( i didn’t) 😢 But i could hear them quoting Gerard and then burst out laughing. Im now ready for April. 🎉 👯♀️
👯♀️ loved this video!!! ALSO, I would love to see more videos with Addrianna or a podcast would be great! I think you are prettttty bust already with body slims and the babe but I can't get enough of your channel lol
You both are wonderful and inspiring! Thank you for doing this video. I also think I will never be thin again and hope to succeed because of you too! ❤️❤️
Yes you can, one foot in front of the other in the right direction and please stop telling yourself you can't. If you fight for your limitations you get to keep them. You can be slim again x
Wow! Such a wonderful video with so much great information I am going to need to watch it again. Thank you lovely ladies. I'm definitely convinced that I need to join the September Body Slims session. I just turned 50 and can so relate to what your sister said about doing it now or I will always be overweight. Looking forward to more videos with the two of you. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring journeys. ❤️👯 (Not sure if that is a twin emoji... Lol )
👯❤ Loves this content... Love all your videos, Carla, and how fun to have your sister along to share her own journey. I love to listen to your videos as I cook or clean... Better than any podcast and i glean so much from them and your sharing your experiences. Thank you! You're a beacon of light and truth and encouragement and hope to me.❤
To speak to the ladies question about menopause and weight loss: I lost over 110 pounds starting at the age of about 57. It can be done!
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Amazing! Congratulations ❤❤❤Laura xx
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Would love to get your tips as a fellow 57 Yr old amd really needing to get the weight off once and for all. 😊
Definitely avoid people who try to sabotage your efforts! “You don’t need to lose any more weight” is code for “I was more comfortable with the person you used to be than the person you’re becoming now.”
Couldn't agree more!!! But no longer will we manage our happiness to suit others!
Very well put, love that: "code for"
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I had a mental shift recently that has allowed me to make room for weight-loss, and it relates to the "what are you missing that causes you to want to overeat" question. For me it was remembering that I am an artist. I have always been an artist, and it has taken me 40 years to remember it. I feel my love for myself the most when I am creating art. I started making time for it every day, and I am not craving food anymore. It is absolutely wild. I have had a lot of therapy in my life, and ironically, I stumbled on this light switch on my own. Now I crave time to be creative. It's a craving that I can and do fulfill every day in sometimes large, sometimes small ways. It's also a gentle craving without urgency, unlike my food addiction. I am satisfied with a little. I am satisfied with a lot. I can tolerate waiting for time and materials, where a craving for ice cream had this urgency, and it was never really satisfied. It's like a river of joy that I can dip into at any time, but I know will always be there, and I am always happy to visit. I highly recommend creative pursuits to people recovering from addiction.
Beautiful!! This is so true and people never talk about it. For me, it was spiritual prayer and church. I needed a greater purpose in life & a reason to be dedicated to my own health. Knowing that God loves me and wants me to be healthy gives me so much motivation. Now when I’m stressed, instead of eating I pray. I’m so happy that art is doing the same for you, and I hope your life keeps overflowing with joy!
@@cringeproof100 Same to you! ❤
The way this has resonated with me is absolutely insane! I need to lean into my natural path, I pray this helps me too, so glad that art has healed you x
You look at your sister with so much atention!
She’s a wise woman, I would be unwise not too 🖤
I don't know if anyone will see this, but to comment on the feeling empty without the addiction, and accepting you won't "get to"... It is early days tackling my weight and relationship with food, but I have successfully tackled my alcohol addiction. In the beginning I definitely missed it, no matter how good the day was I felt I was missing out not being able to drink, I had not accepted that I was never going to "get to" drink again. And I did not believe I would ever not miss it. I thought every day was going to be forcing myself to make the right choice because I had to not because I wanted to. But those thoughts and feelings were still coming from my addict mentality. In healing what I needed to heal to no longer need to drink, and getting used to a new way of life, I no longer had any desire to drink. Now I do not miss it, I do not feel deprived that it is not a part of my life, I almost never have a craving. A lot of that had come from little by little seeing how much better I felt, how much more I enjoyed life without it. And I imagine weight loss and food addiction would work the same. As you see how much better you feel, and heal what makes you want to overeat, you will feel less and less desire to do so.
I am so thankful for how much you emphasis the mental health side of weight loss. I am down 80 lbs now, I have 40 more to go. I am 100% sure that my success has been because i have actually considered the mental health aspect now. I can’t just take away my coping mechanism (binge eating) without learning new healthy coping skills. That makes all the difference for me
Absolutely, how can we expect our weight loss to be successful and our weight maintenance sustainable if we remove the only coping mechanism we know to deal with negative feelings. Finding ways to untangle it and to put in new coping mechanisms if needed is the key. Congrats on your amazing success thus far x
"I genuinely believed that was who I was". My God, Addrianna's powerful words definitely drove the message home. Addressing one's damaging life-limiting beliefs is key to recovery, and you are living proof of it. I'll never tire of thanking you both from the bottom of my heart for making me feel less vulnerable and alone. Thinking of joining Bodyslims very soon, so exhausted of being my own worst enemy. Always immensely grateful, gals!
Thank you Lavinia. If you're thinking about it just do it. It starts in 4 weeks and in 14 weeks things could be very different for you x
Really delighted it resonated with you, it was a massive revelation to me when I realised I was getting in my own way! My advice is don't think just act and join up and give it everything you've got, sure it's only for 10 weeks. A
Hi loved your video. Could you recommend a food addiction Councillor
I' m the person who asked all those hard emotionally charged questions you answered in the beginning. Thank you for taking the time to answer so thoroughly and with so much love 🙂
I' m on my journey to get free from the addiction.
I already listened to your answers twice, so much food for thought! Thank you from my heart, you are truly helping.
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I am so glad this helped you. Please be kind to yourself. You are worth this change in your life and I encourage you (when you’re ready) to take the steps and free yourself from the addiction 🖤🖤🖤
Thanks for being so honest in your questions, it revealed a lot about your thought process and allowed us to answer appropriately. Keep asking yourself what it is about overeating that you think you would miss? I wish you every happiness and freedom and be kind to yourself in the process x
It can be scary to think of giving up unhealthy coping mechanisms - because they’re all we’ve known in terms of how to cope. By learning healthier coping mechanisms and building new habits, it gradually gets easier to let go of even the idea of the unhealthy coping mechanisms and the fear of that goes too. Wishing you all the best. You can do this.
There is hope, friend. There are free programs like overeaters anonymous and gtey-sheeters anonymous, you can attend their online meetings or in person and get support and a plan. You're not alone
LOVE your sister! Hope she visits again. Such a pleasure watching today!
She will!!! xx
Blushes, thank you very much, I really enjoyed sharing
Please make this a series. Please. I am joining Body Slims online in January 2023. I live in Canada. I found you online on Saturday, October 8/22. I started what I know of Body Slims on Thanksgiving Day. I obsessively, of course, watch Body Slims and ALL of your videos and Instagram for inspiration, knowledge and daily motivation. I have lost 130 pounds since 2002 and I have 50 more excess pounds that I never contemplated losing because, get this, I thought it was impossible. Then I watched halfofCarla. Now I know I can get to a 22 BMI. Your story has already transformed my mind set. I now have the mind set missing piece to success. Thank you. 😀😀😀😀
How’s it going now? Thanks for mentioning you’re in Canada. Was curious how it works for us.
👯♀️ I was always 10-30 lbs overweight until I had a surgery at age 40 after which I gained 60 lbs in 2 months. A pound a day! I alternated between fighting hard to lose weight (and mostly failing or quickly regaining!) or just living with my situation. I hated photos of me-I looked like a toad. I didn’t recognize myself. It was a photo someone took at a class reunion and shared with me that shocked me into action! I had lost 14 lbs so I felt SO “slim”! The photo showed how slim I was NOT!!!! Since then, I’ve lost 60 more pounds! The relief you describe is real! I am not obese!!! Clothes fit! I had been obese for 20 years…mostly fighting to lose weight that whole time! If you always do what you have always done, why would you expect a different result? I sure did! For 20 YEARS! Then I woke up and did something different! Great to hear from both of you! Two great stories of success!
I have been listening to Ted Talks and RUclips videos for weight loss advice that ALL left me feeling like there was no real information that I could apply to my life. This is the most informative and best advice I’ve been able to get! Thank you so much for giving me hope.
I watched this back in February 2023 and was so excited about the mental freedom, never having to be on a diet after goal weight, and being able to pick out clothes I really wanted. In the back of my head I did have limiting beliefs at the time that this possibly couldnt happen for me. Im delighted to report that after just starting my walks prior to the beginning of the April BS program and to now, ive lost 20lbs and I'm at that place you girls talked about and its almost unbelievable! Thank you both for sharing your story. This was video that resonated with me the most to just start. ❤❤❤
Really happy it worked for you 😊 I'm due to start in September ❤
@@viviennecarty2418 you've got this! I'm really excited for you!
I LOVE this channel! "If you can lose a pound you can lose 100" that is golden. ❤❤
It has taken me a few months, but I have finally gotten myself tracking an hour walk everyday! I am also just being more mindful with food. It is your voice, and experiences that are helping me, and giving me hope thank you. This video really spoke to me, I am watching it while I sip on my coffee before my walk, and I am so happy I clicked on it. I actually started crying when you both were digging into the over eating comment, I feel for this person. For those with binge eating disorders, and those that use food to cope the mental game is the battle. I had a similar experience with Addrianna I lost around 65lbs went from a size 20 to a 12, and then within 2 years I gained it back, I didn't deal with my mental health fully and when tough times came around I chose food to cope rather then deal with my feelings. This time around I am taking my time being honest with myself, and I have decided I need to be kind to myself as I am with others. Moving more, dealing with my mental struggles, and making better food choices slow and steady I will get there again. The freedom of shopping ,and going out feeling great I am looking forward to this relief and happiness! Thank you for the videos and updates, I truly appreciate them so much!
Hope I look as great as you at 52! Thanks for sharing your story 💜
Thank you for that ☺️
What an amazing video! You both hit on the core issues of overeating and how to address them. Anyone who’s struggled with weight and food for years should listen to this. I found it incredibly insightful and identified so much with all that you shared. I don’t think I’ll ever look at eating the same way. Thank you both so much!!!
Thank you Julie xx
Wow I'm so delighted you got so much out of it
I would like to hear you talk more about the addiction aspect of overeating and how you conquered it. That is so important and probably the main thing that holds people up from achieving success. I look forward to more Q & As. Thank you.
YES! I would too. How did you "Heal the trauma in your life"...as you say.
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And me. Very interested to hear that you, Carla state you are a food addict but your sister doesn’t ide tidy as a food addict.
Even 2 years after this was filmed, 17:30 question is the right one to ask, since A LOT of overweight people are facing those problems. Those were my number 1 obstacles to overcome. I wasn't able to pinpoint the emotion that would trigger my binge episodes.
So, *my hack to handle the urge to overeat* - I would overeat on a raw cabbage and feel proud of myself to stay in control, but in the same time I was proving myself (again) that overfullness actually feels bad, and I don't even enjoy it. Over time I stopped doing it.
Thanks so much. Hearing from others who have always struggled with weight and yet came out the other side is inspirational and hopeful. Turning 62 this year and finally ready to lose weight and maintain. I appreciate you making the distinction between weight loss and weight maintenance. And seeing you both in a good place now with no regrets about making the effort! Part of me needs to know that it really is worth the effort.
It really is Jalane xx
Thank you, I'm 46 and really relate to Carla in her story. Today I had a binge day, and I knowcI an supressing emotions. I have been on a weight loss journey for 7 weeks. I'm still 106 kilos. Are there days?
I go walking everyday. I have had so much therapy. I like what you said about escaping from the discomfort. I know i have to keep going. I was 50 kilos 3 years ago. It is so hard. I am a recovering addict in many things. Thank you ❤❤❤
Lovely Ladies, your enthusiasm is infectious... You've both done so well. You really have inspired me to carry on losing weight to get to my goal, which is my top weight for my height, I've been obese for 30 years.... I've found that being post menopausal hasn't changed the rate of loss, I'm just sticking with and it's working. We'll done and all the best to you both xx
Well done Sylvia and thank you xx
Thank you and well done 👏
Delighted to hear this 🎉😊
You are both so beautiful and kind! So fun listening to you ladies!! Thanks for the inspiration!
I loved watching the two of you! So inspirational. I'd love to see your sister back soon in another video.
Omg... with those beautiful Irish accents, I could listen to you girls all day long. 😅
👯♀️ Loved this so much and can't wait for part 2! First question..."this one is a bit wordy"...as soon as I heard that, I knew it was mine!😂😂😂😔
28:12 - “how do I get through the hard times without using food?”
If you can walk every day 1 hour, it will do wonders to your mental health and help you immensely to cope with hard times.
I' m the person who asked the question, I started walking 1h every day last week and it' s truly relaxing and beautifil, thank you for taking the time to leave a tip 🙂
@@liberabludo you walk in the morning or at night/evening?
👯♀ (there was no emoji I could find for twins!) - I would dearly love to have more Q+A with the two of you! The segment that rang so strongly for me was the one about missing "getting" to overeat in the future. What it spoke to me about is how to capture that feeling of comfort and relief and place it onto something else and detach it from food. Food can be delicious, desirable and SAFE when you can reclaim it as something with a natural endpoint that does not have to lure you into overconsumption, especially if you can find something safe to go to when there is a need for comfort. Taking a bubble bath, knitting a pair of socks, reading a book, so many other things to take on instead and unlatch food and food indulgence as the source of comfort. It may not be a snap to do, but I find for me that it is what is helping me to keep going on my weight loss journey and to try on what "enough" feels like where food is concerned and to take on a different activity if I need to find a comfort zone.
Hello Carla! I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago! I truly loved this video! God knows I need help, and it truly stems from no longer believing in myself. I’ve always battled my weight and I’ve hit my goal weight and lost weight twice in my life. Now after two babies and the stress of life I’m at my heaviest. It feels like loosing weight is dang near impossible.
I completely understand, but I want you to know that it is possible. If I can, you can too xx
Sisters are the best supporters!
Appreciate the considerate answers. Very mindful especially when you say never want to loose it again, how freeing it feels, and how to get to a great place in oneself. Wonderful mindset! I’m encouraged ❤👯♀️
Thanks Darlene d
👯♂ You were both incredibly kind, caring, thoughtful and respectful. I really enjoyed hearing Addrianna's story and it is lovely to see the dynamic between the two of you. Thanks for sharing. 👯♂
Awe thanks Cathy xx
Thank so much for this , having someone that is my age and that I can relate to is fantastic , thank you ladies ♥️🖤☘️
Love the dynamics between you two lovely ladies. After watching this video a number of times, I have shared it with others and hope for them to join me on the Body Slims journey!!! Please do more videos together. You are truly extraordinary and inspiring ❤👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️
At least Addrianna's friend cared, once I traveled with my friends to a place where we had to hike and they left me back. That's was heartbreaking for me.
👯 I enjoyed this relatable video chat. A statement Carla made in the first video stays in my mind: Get the head straight and the weight falls off
This is one, of the best vidoes I have watched absolutely mind blowing life changing love all the questions even on perimenopause etc ....... Addrianna her words won me over ..... the most amazing info ever Karla you both Rock my world.... The only thing missing out is what we actually gain in our lives to total transformation... I just love the answers to questions tell no one keep to myself I did find in previous program one person that did hound me I have since closed that door as it was head wrecking....Shifts in Energy friendships I am loving the V I am getting happier by the day love love your video So inspiring
Very helpful ladies, sharing both of your journeys! Thank you, Laura ❤
👯♀ You are a lovely pair of sisters! Thanks for the Q&A and the inspiration.
Loved this. You both bring fantastic perspectives. Please do more of these 👯♀️
I am not sure this is the right emoji lololol Wonderful video ladies. Age 61 here and finally losing my weight. still a way to go but am pleased and enjoying your stories. Years ago, a wonderful old Native American told me that I would lose my weight when I finally lost my need for layers of protection. I wasn't ready to hear that back then but understand it now. There was a lot I needed to deal with in my past and I feel great now. Carla, what you say re your mental health fits what the Native American elder said to me. Fix your problems and your ways of coping with them.
Wow that’s so beautifully put!! Thank you for sharing xx
You're right Addrianna, everyone has an opinion on what you should eat or not eat and how you should diet, and it just takes too much energy to deal with all of that, energy that we need to take care of ourself, which is what it really is, right?
I've used Adrianne's image of the peak and slide since I heard her say it and it is so powerful in helping! Carla, thank you for sharing your story on RUclips! If you hadn't, I wouldn't know about Bodyslims or have you as an inspirational model! This has been wonderful for me and I've finally got control over my weight and body.
I'm so delighted Debbie. Thank you so much for your kind words. It honestly makes it so worth it to know that I've helped to make a difference in your life. xxx
That's fantastic Debbie, I'm so delighted for you
👩❤️💋👩thank you ladies! Looking forward to more!
👯♂️ loved this! Thank you both so much! You have such a lovely dynamic between you, such an honest and open talk. I have lost about 20 kg now after deciding enough was enough and tackling binge eating disorder after 40 years of dieting. Watching your posts has given me hope. Especially because ‘ dieting’ after overcoming binge eating disorder requires extra care of not feeling deprived. I can totally relate with not feeling deprived now. Not ever. I enrolled in bodyslims back in may starting september and am very much looking forward to getting results and maybe even getting below 100 kg this year. but have not strayed from my goals since the end of april and will not! Thank you for your daily inspiration!
Oh, and i finished the BED therapy this month and am now one third in on my goal of losing about 60 kg
This was excellent! Fun to watch you two... but more importantly RICH with nuggets! I will be journaling to try to uncover "what am I trying to escape when I overeat or binge?" And... taking a hqrd look at my own limiting beliefs.. I've never felt that I could actually get the weight off. Please... do more. You girls are my inspiration! I've got 143 pounds to lose and I'm really miserable. I miss my life on every level.. I've lost 21 so far... but it comes off so slowly and walking is my biggest challenge post knee surgery. Got so much out of this! Great questions people asked!❤🖤
Awe I am so so glad you enjoyed the video and I do believe that journalling work will really stand to you.
Oh how much wisdom here. thank you. Unforunately I had to tell my team, cause I changed jobs and in the new job everyday the whole team would go for lunch together and I would not be able to join cz i started with a formula phase in my programm.. I hate the discussions, questions and "advises" now. gosh
Great video! I’m chuckling at how menopause nipping at our heels is such a motivator to get the weight off. It sure was/is for me!
For sure, whatever does the trick and gets you motivated into taking action 👏
Thank you both! You are both beautiful, genuine and inspirational! 💕🙏🏻
You seem to have a close knitted bond with ur sister!❤ it’s so loving!😊
Binging videos until class starts 9/22/22 👯
👯♀️ Thanks so much, ladies! I throughly enjoyed that.
👯♀️ Really enjoyed the video! It felt like having a coffee with friends /sisters! 💐 Thank you so much for sharing and I can't wait for the next one
Thank you so much, you are so inspiring together. I will be doing my 2nd round of Bodyslims in September and hope to be at my dream weight after that. But I am already so happy to have found this program. I have lost a total of 30 pounds so far. I am back to wearing clothes that I love and not ones that just fit. Carla gave me the impulse. I am happy with you for your success, you are brilliant! Sincerely, Ivonne from Hamburg ⚓️🖤✨
Carla, I'm in love with your lipstick!! The colors are wonderful and look really good on you. Can you share what brand and colors you use?
👭 really enjoyed your video girls you are both so inspiring honest helpful and I can completely relate to everything ye said. I'm starting my journey this Wed 21st Sept and cannot wait. Thank you both so much and looking forward to lots more videos and hopefully a podcast to x Nicola
Searched for twins emoji and couldn't find it! Love you two! Very inspirational! I live in the states and I'm thinking of doing Body Slims. Food Addict and weigh 260 pounds.
Lovely video ❤ I am appreciating the personal wisdom
Tak!
Great talk!👯♀️. I can’t wait for the next one! Very inspirational ❤️
Thank you, Ladies! You are beautiful inside and out and offered us such powerful lessons today. Thank you for addressing viewer Q&A - you picked some challenging questions and your insights offered us so much wisdom and practical lived experience! Your prompts to attend to the WHY of overeating were so powerful! SO PRACTICAL AND WISE!!! Some of this information was more helpful than I learned in two years of therapy specifically around food - POWERFUL! Still working on healing the WHY I carry the weight, and overeat -with a trauma-focused therapist. Your videos are so inspiring and I thank you!
Wow Tessa, thank you so much for sharing and the complement. That is so powerful. I appreciate you sharing xx
Love both of your guys’ motivation. I am seriously considering bodyslims in April but it seems so far away. And I’m trying to get away from credit card debt also. But this program sounds AMAZING!!!
Thank you both!!❤
👯 So lovely to see two close sisters together addressing some deep stuff and very eloquently too.
You touched on self defamation needing to be overcome. I was very interested by another inspirational channel yesterday saying it is a fact that if we repeat positive affirmations (eg, I am strong or I am proud after completing a walk/workout) that it actually does change our mindset.
Love you guys! ❤ so proud of you.
Wow that was amazing! Thank you both x 👭
I enjoyed this conversation so much. You both are just beautiful, open and funny. I will hit the subscribe button for sure.
Thank you so much xx
You girls are so amazing and beautiful soul!
Im older, so it was good to hear your sister today. 👯♀️
👯♀️powerful, powerful words and very much to the point! I’ll be watching this again to glean thoughts and make them my own. Please do more videos like this!
I’ll be starting BodySlims in just 4 weeks and because of your video, I just recognized a limiting belief I have. I’ve been dieting for 48 years (16-64). The last success I experienced was doing a very strict Keto, but it wasn’t sustainable - I gained it all back. My limiting belief is that nothing short of keto and fasting will give me any weight loss. I’m throwing that belief out the window as it hasn’t been proven to be true!!!
I’m completely open to the BodySlims approach to weight loss and I believe it will work for me. Thank you ladies!
Oh Julie this is so wonderful!! That’s amazing to have that realisation, I often like to write them down and then rewrite the script! Xx
@@HalfofCarla great tip! I’ll do just that.
👯♀️this was was absolutely fabulous! It’s honestly like you are in my head. Thank you so much and please continue these conversations! ♥️
Love the way you Carla look at your sister!❤
This was so fantastic to watch beautiful sisters 👯♀️ ! Thank you both for doing this as I know this is such a vulnerable thing to share your stories. Carla your side profile is super cute.
Haha thank you so much for the complement! When I was editing it I could see the admiration in my face as I listened to Addrianna xx
@@HalfofCarla sooo cute! Amazing listener you are for sure
Love to hear more from the sisters❤
This was so eye opening and helpful. I loved listening to the two of you and if you ever do a podcast, that would be awesome.
Catching up on all the videos after being away for a couple of weeks hols. All fab, as usual. Absolutely LOVED that you had your sis share her thoughts. Very relatable as I am also 52 (the struggle is real 😝). Great attitude (both of you). Very inspiring. Thanks so much 🥰 👯
Thanks so much Leonie, I hope you enjoyed your hols!!
👯♀️very helpful motivation. Thanks ladies.
👯Very insightful. I really love how uninhibited you both are with your journeys. Thank you.
New Subbie. On a weight loss journey and found your channel. Love your energy, smile and honesty. Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey. Very inspirational 👯♀️ Karen 🇨🇦
Thank you and welcome Karen!! Xx
You ladies are so lovely and inspiring!! ❤
Such wonderful advice❤❤❤
👯♀️ Loved it!
Oh your sister is so motivating. I can really relate to her as im older and Im fully in menopause.
I also missed out starting BodySlims in January, when 3 of our gang had already started the programme. 😢
We all went out to dinner recently. They made good choices ( i didn’t) 😢 But i could hear them quoting Gerard and then burst out laughing.
Im now ready for April. 🎉 👯♀️
Oh wow, I truly love you ladies! Thank you so much! Very much appreciated.
Your sister is lovely❤️
Thank you 😊
👯♀️ loved this video!!! ALSO, I would love to see more videos with Addrianna or a podcast would be great! I think you are prettttty bust already with body slims and the babe but I can't get enough of your channel lol
Thanks for all the love Gabrielle xx
👭 love your energy, insights.... you 2 rock!
So helpful, thank you! 👯♀️
👯♀wow! this was awesome! Also, your sister looks way younger than she is!!!💕
Thank you 😊
Thank you for this interesting QandA! It was really inspiring and helpful :) And wow! Addrianna and Barry's jewelry is really beautiful!
👯♀️Y’all are awesome!!! Thanks so much for sharing yourselves!💕
You both are wonderful and inspiring! Thank you for doing this video. I also think I will never be thin again and hope to succeed because of you too! ❤️❤️
You can do it!
Yes you can, one foot in front of the other in the right direction and please stop telling yourself you can't. If you fight for your limitations you get to keep them. You can be slim again x
Wow! Such a wonderful video with so much great information I am going to need to watch it again. Thank you lovely ladies. I'm definitely convinced that I need to join the September Body Slims session. I just turned 50 and can so relate to what your sister said about doing it now or I will always be overweight. Looking forward to more videos with the two of you. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring journeys. ❤️👯 (Not sure if that is a twin emoji... Lol )
Thanks so much Shannon, and yes, I highly recommend doing it. You got the twin emoji xx
You ladies are awesome👭
👯❤ Loves this content... Love all your videos, Carla, and how fun to have your sister along to share her own journey. I love to listen to your videos as I cook or clean... Better than any podcast and i glean so much from them and your sharing your experiences. Thank you! You're a beacon of light and truth and encouragement and hope to me.❤
👯♀️ Another great video, Carla! I appreciate your sister coming on and sharing her experience as well!
Wonderful session 👏. Both of you are beautiful and amazing to share your journey.👭
Thank you xx
👭 Thank you for sharing, you both are amazing and incredibly inspiring. Looking forward to part 2/ 3! xx
👯♀️I would love to see more of these videos! 😁
Also wanted to say, you make me wish so much once again that I had a sister…
Guys that was powerful I really enjoyed it and got a lot from it. Would love more of this and podcasts etc.