7 pounds in 7 weeks is 1 pound per week. That's fantastic! Progress is progress. And as an older person, you do have to do "it" forever, so finding something you can do most happily is huge.
If you didn't know, there is a cleaning niche on TH-cam, where people deep clean people's houses who struggle with ADHD, anxiety depression, hoarding etc. The videos are very satisfying to watch and will teach you a lot about how to clean when it is overwhelming and methods you can use to get things spotless and how to maintain the cleanliness so it doesn't get out of hand again.
Midwest magic cleaning, clean with Barbie, and aurikatarina are the channels I watch the most. They all have a different styles of videos and approaches but I have learned so much from watching them and have been doing a lot better job at keeping my home consistently tidy since finding them. 😊
Oh, Bea 😟 those plants need some easing into life outdoors… So sorry for you and the plants 💕 Just get some starts from the garden center and chalk ot up as experience for next year.
Watch one of those rug restoration videos (Baumgartner is fascinating!)... lay the rug flat on a driveway and clean it with the hose and soap and a push broom. Rinse and dry with a squeegee ... then lift it up so it can dry from both sides (over a fence or rack) and spray it with Febreeze
@@Controversialopinions69 laugh all you want you don’t know everything it’s called Sebo Duo-P carpet cleaning powder it does get damp after scrubbing t absorbs and picks up dirt it
Bea I've been loving all your vlogs lately!! Honestly even more so than when you were solely dedicated to weight loss. It feels very real yet at the same time all your different hobbies are so fascinating to watch :)
I have a weird rug cleaning hack, but it only really works in the winter. You put the rug out in the snow, and then you cover it in snow, and then you use a broom to remove said layer of snow. With vigorous effort. I know, totally helpful advice for June!!!
When starting seeds indoors, you have to "harden" them to life outside. An hour the first day, a few hours the next few days, etc... even when moving to a greenhouse! You can do it and there's still time to do it again!
I learned this the hard way recently. THEN I watched videos about hardening them. Maybe next year 😂🤣. Fortunately, I bought plants that are doing great and have a BUNCH of volunteer plants that randomly popped up from seeds in my compost.
When transitioning plants from indoors to outdoors it needs to be done slowly. A good taper method is over about a week period. This is kinda the general I follow. Not exact always but I just try to ease them into hot weather. Day 1: outside in the morning or evening sun for an hour or 2. A little more time outside is fine as long as it's in the shade. Day 2&3- 2-4 hours during morning or eve. Same shade rules Day 4&5 -3-6 hours trying to avoid the hottest part of the day. If it's cold weather plans like kale I'd potentially leave them(or even just a few) outside overnight. Remembering to bring the inside for the middle of the day when it's hot. Day 6- outside most of the day except during hottest part of the day, can leave overnight Day 7- test leaving some plants outside during the hottest part of the day to make sure they are ready. If they are ready proceed to plant or leave outdoors by day 8 Replant seeds (whatever you are able to in the greenhouse), and what you aren't able to grab some little plants from a farmers market or hardware store! I lost plants one year and did this, and it was a good band-aid for the wounds of the fallen plants. Haha
I had to screenshot this comment! I have seedlings inside the house that just sprouted this week and was wondering how to introduce them to the great outdoors later. Thank you for this! 💚🐝
@@SamMEtravels well I surely appreciate it! Right now I have orange milkweed, lavender, and 4 o’clocks sprouting. And I actually live in Colorado Springs so I’m experiencing the same heat as Bea. 🥵
I so love this community. Whatever life problems Bea runs into, I personally mosz of the time wouldn't have a clue either how to solve it but the comments never disappoint. You guys are awesome.
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! ❤ and also losing 7 pounds recently. Just keep on doing whatever you're doing. You look great. I lost 40 lbs a few years ago then gained half back. And I've started my health journey (again) for the past 5 months and haven't lost anything. But I know it's a marathon not a sprint. ❤
keeping all of these chickens alive is pretty impressive. I have a soft spot for them and even though you are my favorite youtuber I was hesitent to watch the videos involving them because I know how fragile they are and I did not want to watch anything going wrong with fluffy little beings because this usually ruins my day but I trust you so much in taking care of pets that I clicked anyway and look at you go
the cost of living as a 19 year old college student is hitting me so hard, money just drains as soon as i make it. i can’t imagine what it’s like for people with children and so on
Oh definitely, as a 38yo I'm really happy I decided to hold off having kids. They'd have a piss poor living environment, I can just afford to go camping these days. Life is wildly expensive! Hope your studies pay off in the long run dude!
America seems so much cheaper than where i live in new zealand but the price of living is extreme they need to start putting caps on things like rent etc im paying almost 600bux a week for my place and its not even flash 😅
@@sara-mc86 i appreciate it, just changed my major to business from anthropology realizing business will help me more haha☺️ i hope life becomes more affordable for us soon
@@Controversialopinions69 wow!! that’s absolutely crazy, i actually just saw an australian man also saying this. he said he was paying $600 a week for a one bedroom apartment in melbourne! absolutely crazy. i live in new york state too, so we’re one of the most expensive states in the country
@@Controversialopinions69 it's hellish in the uk atm the apartment I lived in 8 years ago went from £810 and its now £1400 like wth. Had to move back in with the parents which sucks. Luckily my other half is savvy with money so we're going to buy but sadly our budget only really affords what looks like crack dens haha. Better than nothing though and hopefully an investment in the long run haha. Hopefully we'll get a new government who as actually helps the economy here
7 1/2 pound loss over 6 or 7 weeks is pretty good. The marbles is a good idea. Keeps the loss visual. So funny when you moved the couch and there were all those tennis balls. Happy Anniversary, Bea and Stevie. 🙂 Looks like you have a spring cleaning going on with the plant corner last week and the living room this week.
Oh my… Beatrice + cleaning/decluttering is my dream!! We’ve decluttered our home significantly over the last 2 years and it has been the best thing that’s ever happened to my mental health. You should look into silent to do lists - it’s great to have a “silent” home! You’re amazing - have a great weekend!! ❤
Yes!!! I read the quit smoking and quit for 7 months and then the poop hit the fan and I started again. Yes it is preachy but once you finish the book it all makes sense! You go girl! You got this!
The plants died of sunscald. You have to "harden off" seedlings, which is basically putting them out in the sunlight a little each day. You increase the time each day. Tons of beginner gardeners have this issue. Bite the bullet and go to a nursery (buy the pots that have 2 seedlings to get double value!).
Also, ooh - a Håg office chair?! Girl, you were my favorite, but seriously, having a chair made 50 miles from my house in rural Norway? Now, nothing can dethrone you 💕💕💕
Correct about the cortisol! So many ppl don't know this and get so upset and discouraged... and that results in even more cortisol. Addressing the cortisol by incorporating actions/behaviors to lower it is a key component. Good for you! You go girl!
Bea - I love, love, love Upside! I had it before you shared it. Over Memorial Weekend, at their specific gas stations, I saved FORTY-FOUR cents per gallon! Glad they are sponsoring you! I, too, am frustrated + feel "the struggle" with "releasing" pounds - ONLY 11 pounds since March 9, 2024 (90 days ago). I am doing Keto + intermittent fasting (18/6) I also weigh (or measure) everything before it goes in my mouth. I weigh/measure because, I believe, even on Keto, calories count. I have NOT cheated in 90 days . . . 🤪 Best of luck - Hang in there, WE CAN DO THIS!!! ❤😻❤️😻❤️😻
Mavis flopping down right next to the coop is such a German shepherd move 😂 Also Worcestershire phonetically would probably be Wuss-Tuh-shuh (with a hard H at the end). That's how I pronounce it as a lazy English person anyway haha
Girl! 7 sustainable pounds is amazing! My body stalls a lot when I lose weight. Lose 3 lbs; then nothing for months. But it is consistently losing. Just sloooooowwwww. I love your idea! removing the pressure whilst still being mindful of your personal journey and what needs to be done for health!
Congrats on your one year anniversary with Steven, Bea! That is absolutely wonderful! Look at how much progress you have made in a year. I’m so happy every time you upload a video, and it doesn’t matter what the subject is. I just love watching you and your day to day life. Keep up the great work, and don’t beat yourself up if you have a set back. That is how life is. Just enjoy the fact that you are working to better yourself, and when you need some extra time to deal, take it. We will all be here for you no matter what😊
Bea, if you don't have a wet vac to suck the water out of the fibers before laying it in the sun, it will have that musty smell. To save it send it to a rug cleaning service. Or, get a Ruggable rug. They are not as thick as a regular rug and require a pad, but when we had dogs it was invaluable because you can vacuum it, steam clean it and wash it periodically in a standard washing machine (although truth be told I took it to the giant machine at the laundrymat) and put it in a regular clothes dryer. Game changer! I think there are other companies now that make these washable rugs too so a little Google time may be in order. Maybe Ruggable will comp you one to try it out or for an endorsement? BTW, changing your furnace and duct filters once a month will help with the dust. Ask me how I learned that tidbit😏.
I'm with you on the idea of making small life changes. I tried so many YT exercises regimens that I just ended up quitting. Trying force myself to exercise a shit ton to lose weight. After a while I just decided to focus on simply making myself feel better. And to do that I've started walking after work for around 20 minutes four times a week. That's helped my sciatica and hip pain. Then I cut back on ( not eliminate) fried foods / greasy take out. This has helped my heartburn and just make myself feel better (probably less bloating). And my last thing was actually to add a probiotic. That's really helped my gut health. Like I'm actually shocked at how much it helps (obviously in combo with reducing fried food).
Rent a carpet cleaner or drop it to professionals, the rug is so nice. Happy Anniversary 🎉 and yay to seven pounds! I hope you get to fulfill your garden dreams soon 💕
Hey Bea, for the dust on your plants, just put them under the shower, dust falls off and your plants get a healthy dose of fake rain, works a treat 😊❣️
Congrats on your anniversary! One thing my hubby and I did to change up our eating plan was to add green smoothies in the morning. We use Dr. Brooke Goldner's green smoothie which is Kale and/or Spinach, 1/2 cup flax seeds, bananas, frozen pineapple, filtered water, up to the level of the greens, ice cubes and a Vitamix because any other blender won't cut it (the Kale LOL). It is very filling and she calls it hypernurishing in the morning, then eat as you are eating, but your body is getting in lots of good things and it is surprisingly not bad and very filling and gives lots of energy.
👌👍💯 I'm loving what you said the weight loss approach that you've developed! Like what you said about your mindset around weight loss and measurements and embracing a consistent effort towards having improved health. That resonates for sure! 😍 I'm finding the same, and I'm particularly aware that for me, that approach is kindest and is the best balance for my body but also my mind, and instead of feeling some sort of internal fight between the two, it's the best level of support for them both (and I have far less stress around food stresses/desires etc).😊 I also love the marble idea! It's a psychological step away from the emotions of the whole weight loss thing, and allows an objective approach rather than the emotional one we often start from 😊
7lbs in a month is great! I was working with a nutritionist who set me goal to 2kg a month (roughly 4.4lbs) because it's a slow lifestyle change that you have to get used to rather than a rapid crash diet that you stop the second you hit the target. We're so used to this mentality of "we have to lose weight quick" that doing it the slow healthy way can feel like it's not enough but 7lbs is suck an achievement!
And yes to hardening off your plants. But also, you don't need the greenhouse if you aren't dipping below freezing at night. I don't know if you are or not. I live in central Texas, so I have no experience gardening somewhere that doesn't have a 10 month summer. Cold temps are not my gardening challenge. And yes to getting some starts from a nursery.
So here's the thing, weight loss SHOULD be slow and steady. Why? Because it means you've reached an equilibrium. It means you're in a place where you're living a sustainable existence and putting in just that bit more to push you into calorie deficit. So when you carve out the shape you're aiming for, all you need to do is ease up ever so slightly and you're good! No more yoyoing, no more guilt over treats, no more abandoning everything the moment you hit a goal (or miss it!). There's nothing to abandon, no diet to stick to, no grind you just have to push through for another six weeks. It's just your life, continuing as it was, with the habits and routines you've built in, and maybe one less set of reps in your morning workout. You're golden, sweetie!
I saw a video where people brought their rug to a do it yourself car wash and washed it there. It actually seemed pretty efficient. You would still have to let it dry. I personally would take it to a rug cleaner. Some things are nice to hire out.
The marbles idea makes sense, kinda more discreet way to keep track. When my dad was a kid he lost a bet with his older sister & consequently lost his marbles. But just the other week we had a family gathering & she gave half of them back 😆 seeing you mention marbles, I thought it was coincidental & funny so had to share 😄
I love the marble idea, might have to try that! Also, thanks for the cleaning motivation! I immediately got up and vacuumed my bedroom and bathroom which I had been dreading.
It's amazing how fast seedlings can just die off! I've been growing for years and still do this regularly. If you can afford it, get yourself some already started off plants from the garden centre and try again - you can still learn lots about growing them on from those early stages. I've had to do this with all my tomato plants this year (UK based) as it's just been so wet and rainy.
I love watching cleaning videos in general so this was satifying, lol. I think the best way to clean a rug is to get it cleaned professionally- if you can find a service near you. They have the proper equipment to give it a deep clean and then dry it all the way through so it won’t smell. I think the rug really ties the room together so its worth getting cleaned properly! 😊
I like the marbles thing. I tried to do something similar once - I had a wall calendar, and every day I stuck to my nutrition goals, I would put a unicorn sticker on that day. I did that ONE time. I feel like the marbles are better because it's more of a tactile thing.
Easiest way to clean a rug, (if you can) wait until winter and a good layer of snow. Lay the rug upside down in the snow and walk around on it. Then take it inside. You would be surprised how well this works and best part, it's not wet because the snow won't melt (if it's cold enough but I bet it is if you have snow on the ground). Also, you should've just beaten the rug with a carpet whip and that too would suffice most of the times (unless you have a large stain in it)
Chickens have dander for sure! Please don't give up gardening. I promise those aren't the last plants you'll kill. I've been gardening for 5 years...still kill plants lol. I promise you any good seasoned gardener has killed way more plants than you think!
ok so Yamskins! may be my new expletive. I love that the doggo's loved them though that was super cute :) Also wisdom from... well ... me.. It's not a growing season if you don't lose some plants. I always kill something. Oh so one thing I do to clean my rugs I put it somewhere flat and scrub with a broom :)
Chicken dander is massive! You can brood them inside your coop with a couple of heat lamps hung from the ceiling. (Enough heat lamps, so they will easily be able to fit under them without crowding, so they don't pile on top of each other and smother each other) And set the lights up with enough space so they can easily move away from under the lamps if they feel too hot. There are some great YT vids showing this.(ie older Lumnah Acres)
I second taking the rug to get cleaned. There is a rug cleaning company I take my rugs to once or twice a year. Also, watch the rug cleaning videos. They have some sort of asmr(?) effect on me.
Your weight loss method is essentially how I’ve been handling my own weight loss. The thing is, this is all a lifestyle change. Assuming we are all going to live a really long time, losing weight and making it sustainable shouldn’t be accomplished within months or even a year in my opinion. I think the healthiest way is to lose weight extra slow, even if it’s like less than a pound a month. As long as you’re making progress, you’re successful. And you got your whole life ahead of you so why rush at all?
Loving Mavis guarding (or hanging out😍) with the chickens! Check out some fast growing veg (like spinach, lettuces) or herbs to start inside your greenhouse instead of indoors. Then there is no shock in the transition. Plus you get great, quick growing, veg!
I love these life videos so much more so than the weight ones !! Love being part of ur life even if it is a smidge in ur life !!! Feel like we are besties catching up ! Congrats to u and Stevie a year is a big accomplishment these days ! ❤😊 sending love 💕
There is a special soap specific to rugs you can buy, and it's better to leave it outside during the day and bring it in during the night so it wont get wet again.
We used to wash our hand made rugs too. The process was to place it on flat floor make it wet , scrub it with a brush on your hands and knees, take a squeegee and push out the soap, hose it down and squeeze out the water then repeat it several times until you feel like all the soap is out and then leave it in a sunny place to dry for a few days. The stink you are smelling is from it being damp too long. You can always wash it again and get rid of the smell.
We had a dog have an accident on a large rug. We took it to the self car wash. They have strong clips that you can hang car mats on. We used the car wash products and it turned out fine. Down side - you kind of need a pick up truck to transport the rug.
Omg Bea!!! My pups peed on my rug a few times so I tried washing it myself too. I swear I thought I was the only one to ruin a rug by washing it 😂 I made the mistake of taking it to a car wash and using the soapy brush to scrub it. I thought they would have a hose to dry it but they just have vacuum cleaners 😂 I had to roll the rug back up and put it in my SUV and laid it on top to dry. It was outside all day (Texas) and it was still moist and it smelled soooooo bad. Worst of all was that because I put the wet rug in my car, the same smell penetrated inside my car. It’s been three years and in the summer, I can still get a whiff of that smell 😩 I now have a washable area rug. I should have bought a darker colored rug but at least now I can pop it in a washing machine ❤
Seen people take their rugs to the car wash (manual one) and use the soapy brush/power washer, then roll them up and walk over the roll to squeegee the water out. Might be worth a try to save your rug 🤞🏼
i also hate not using an entire container of something, i always do math for recipes to make sure i buy the perfect amount of everything so nothing is left over 😂 i get yelled at for making too much all the time but that’s what leftovers are for 😊
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I do love how difficult people find Worcestershire to say haha. Nice attempt though! Wuss-tuh-sher is how we say it x
Your life would be so much easier in the future if you get a Ruggable rug. Or invest in a rug cleaner.
When you moved the furniture and there was a dozen tennis balls. 😂
Came to the comments to say that - I literally LOLed! 😂
“Some people are suspicious of the government, I’m suspicious of these bros.” Love it 😂
….the Bros are a plant from the government…🤔🤔🤔😂
**shirtless bros 🤣🤣
If Bea goes missing we know where to look!
Bea, this is your reminder to change your furnace filters.
Bump❤
7 pounds in 7 weeks is 1 pound per week. That's fantastic! Progress is progress. And as an older person, you do have to do "it" forever, so finding something you can do most happily is huge.
If you didn't know, there is a cleaning niche on TH-cam, where people deep clean people's houses who struggle with ADHD, anxiety depression, hoarding etc. The videos are very satisfying to watch and will teach you a lot about how to clean when it is overwhelming and methods you can use to get things spotless and how to maintain the cleanliness so it doesn't get out of hand again.
any channel reccs?
Midwest magic cleaning, clean with Barbie, and aurikatarina are the channels I watch the most. They all have a different styles of videos and approaches but I have learned so much from watching them and have been doing a lot better job at keeping my home consistently tidy since finding them. 😊
Oh, Bea 😟 those plants need some easing into life outdoors… So sorry for you and the plants 💕 Just get some starts from the garden center and chalk ot up as experience for next year.
Yep. Gotta harden them off. My boyfriend puts a fan on them while inside and lets them spend days outside to start before just planting them.
Aw the shirtless gym bro chefs supporting each other sounds kinda wholesome
Watch one of those rug restoration videos (Baumgartner is fascinating!)... lay the rug flat on a driveway and clean it with the hose and soap and a push broom. Rinse and dry with a squeegee ... then lift it up so it can dry from both sides (over a fence or rack) and spray it with Febreeze
Never leaving a Baumgartner shout out unliked!
At our local vac store they have this dry sprinkle powder you brush then vac. Amazing no wet rugs !
Probably better to use a waterblaster then just a hose
@ronigarcia3351 lmao that doesnt clean ur rug just eliminates the odour
@@Controversialopinions69 laugh all you want you don’t know everything it’s called Sebo Duo-P carpet cleaning powder it does get damp after scrubbing t absorbs and picks up dirt it
Happy Anniversary Bea & Stevie 🥂💝
I do the Marble Visual and I really like it. 🟢
Bea I've been loving all your vlogs lately!! Honestly even more so than when you were solely dedicated to weight loss. It feels very real yet at the same time all your different hobbies are so fascinating to watch :)
I admire your cooking skills! I know it may seem that you're not where you want to be in your weight loss journey but you're killing the life game! 🙌✨
I have a weird rug cleaning hack, but it only really works in the winter. You put the rug out in the snow, and then you cover it in snow, and then you use a broom to remove said layer of snow. With vigorous effort. I know, totally helpful advice for June!!!
“I give it a solid Meh out of 10” ..Oh how I love me some Bea slang 😆🤣
When starting seeds indoors, you have to "harden" them to life outside. An hour the first day, a few hours the next few days, etc... even when moving to a greenhouse! You can do it and there's still time to do it again!
I learned this the hard way recently. THEN I watched videos about hardening them. Maybe next year 😂🤣. Fortunately, I bought plants that are doing great and have a BUNCH of volunteer plants that randomly popped up from seeds in my compost.
Omg! When you said "We're feeling a little crazy today" you sounded so much like Julia Child. Such a mood. Thanks for making my days lighter.
When transitioning plants from indoors to outdoors it needs to be done slowly. A good taper method is over about a week period.
This is kinda the general I follow. Not exact always but I just try to ease them into hot weather.
Day 1: outside in the morning or evening sun for an hour or 2. A little more time outside is fine as long as it's in the shade.
Day 2&3- 2-4 hours during morning or eve. Same shade rules
Day 4&5 -3-6 hours trying to avoid the hottest part of the day. If it's cold weather plans like kale I'd potentially leave them(or even just a few) outside overnight. Remembering to bring the inside for the middle of the day when it's hot.
Day 6- outside most of the day except during hottest part of the day, can leave overnight
Day 7- test leaving some plants outside during the hottest part of the day to make sure they are ready. If they are ready proceed to plant or leave outdoors by day 8
Replant seeds (whatever you are able to in the greenhouse), and what you aren't able to grab some little plants from a farmers market or hardware store! I lost plants one year and did this, and it was a good band-aid for the wounds of the fallen plants. Haha
I had to screenshot this comment! I have seedlings inside the house that just sprouted this week and was wondering how to introduce them to the great outdoors later. Thank you for this! 💚🐝
@@RisaBeesa Thank you! This obviously can be plant dependent an sun/shade/location dependent, but a decent guideline to follow!
@@SamMEtravels well I surely appreciate it! Right now I have orange milkweed, lavender, and 4 o’clocks sprouting. And I actually live in Colorado Springs so I’m experiencing the same heat as Bea. 🥵
I so love this community. Whatever life problems Bea runs into, I personally mosz of the time wouldn't have a clue either how to solve it but the comments never disappoint. You guys are awesome.
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! ❤ and also losing 7 pounds recently. Just keep on doing whatever you're doing. You look great. I lost 40 lbs a few years ago then gained half back. And I've started my health journey (again) for the past 5 months and haven't lost anything. But I know it's a marathon not a sprint. ❤
I watched a cooking reel of someone using Worcestershire sauce and they referred to it as "wash your ssa sauce and it's been with me ever since
"The vibe is, it's not coming back into the living room" 🤣
Gurl your humour and laugh is so cute! Appreciate the content 😊
keeping all of these chickens alive is pretty impressive. I have a soft spot for them and even though you are my favorite youtuber I was hesitent to watch the videos involving them because I know how fragile they are and I did not want to watch anything going wrong with fluffy little beings because this usually ruins my day but I trust you so much in taking care of pets that I clicked anyway and look at you go
Bea sounding like a serial killer - " would you like some yam skins...?"
the cost of living as a 19 year old college student is hitting me so hard, money just drains as soon as i make it. i can’t imagine what it’s like for people with children and so on
Oh definitely, as a 38yo I'm really happy I decided to hold off having kids. They'd have a piss poor living environment, I can just afford to go camping these days. Life is wildly expensive! Hope your studies pay off in the long run dude!
America seems so much cheaper than where i live in new zealand but the price of living is extreme they need to start putting caps on things like rent etc im paying almost 600bux a week for my place and its not even flash 😅
@@sara-mc86 i appreciate it, just changed my major to business from anthropology realizing business will help me more haha☺️ i hope life becomes more affordable for us soon
@@Controversialopinions69 wow!! that’s absolutely crazy, i actually just saw an australian man also saying this. he said he was paying $600 a week for a one bedroom apartment in melbourne! absolutely crazy. i live in new york state too, so we’re one of the most expensive states in the country
@@Controversialopinions69 it's hellish in the uk atm the apartment I lived in 8 years ago went from £810 and its now £1400 like wth. Had to move back in with the parents which sucks. Luckily my other half is savvy with money so we're going to buy but sadly our budget only really affords what looks like crack dens haha. Better than nothing though and hopefully an investment in the long run haha. Hopefully we'll get a new government who as actually helps the economy here
7 1/2 pound loss over 6 or 7 weeks is pretty good. The marbles is a good idea. Keeps the loss visual.
So funny when you moved the couch and there were all those tennis balls.
Happy Anniversary, Bea and Stevie. 🙂
Looks like you have a spring cleaning going on with the plant corner last week and the living room this week.
I like that--mentally accepting that health is always a goal
Love your authenticity Bea, thank you for sharing the anniversary with Steven 😎 & looking forward to seeing you again soon, bye 👋
Oh my… Beatrice + cleaning/decluttering is my dream!! We’ve decluttered our home significantly over the last 2 years and it has been the best thing that’s ever happened to my mental health. You should look into silent to do lists - it’s great to have a “silent” home! You’re amazing - have a great weekend!! ❤
Yes!!! I read the quit smoking and quit for 7 months and then the poop hit the fan and I started again. Yes it is preachy but once you finish the book it all makes sense! You go girl! You got this!
The plants died of sunscald. You have to "harden off" seedlings, which is basically putting them out in the sunlight a little each day. You increase the time each day. Tons of beginner gardeners have this issue. Bite the bullet and go to a nursery (buy the pots that have 2 seedlings to get double value!).
Also, ooh - a Håg office chair?! Girl, you were my favorite, but seriously, having a chair made 50 miles from my house in rural Norway? Now, nothing can dethrone you 💕💕💕
7 lbs in 1 1/2 months is fantastic! Slow progress is still progress! Your doing great! Keep it up!
Correct about the cortisol! So many ppl don't know this and get so upset and discouraged... and that results in even more cortisol. Addressing the cortisol by incorporating actions/behaviors to lower it is a key component. Good for you! You go girl!
I use a power washer and clean it in driveway. Using a clean broom to sweep excess water till it dries.
Bea - I love, love, love Upside!
I had it before you shared it.
Over Memorial Weekend, at their specific gas stations, I saved FORTY-FOUR cents per gallon!
Glad they are sponsoring you!
I, too, am frustrated + feel "the struggle" with "releasing" pounds - ONLY 11 pounds since March 9, 2024 (90 days ago).
I am doing Keto + intermittent fasting (18/6)
I also weigh (or measure) everything before it goes in my mouth.
I weigh/measure because, I believe, even on Keto, calories count.
I have NOT cheated in 90 days . . . 🤪
Best of luck -
Hang in there, WE CAN DO THIS!!!
❤😻❤️😻❤️😻
Omg what are your go to meals for Keto. I think waaaay to hard about what to eat
Mavis flopping down right next to the coop is such a German shepherd move 😂
Also Worcestershire phonetically would probably be Wuss-Tuh-shuh (with a hard H at the end). That's how I pronounce it as a lazy English person anyway haha
Your living room looks amazing! :)
I need to do some dusting. It always feels like I just dusted and then there's dust everywhere... 😂
Cleaning content is some of my favorite to watch so I loved the dusting compilation 😂🫶 love your videos, Bea! 💕
Bea I was dying when you were messing with the rug! 😂 Sorry it turned into such a thing! Always love your videos. Congrats to you and Stevie!!
man when she squirted the dawn right on the rug i was like, oh no boo what is you doin 😂
“The people need to know.” Yes. Yes, we do. And more importantly we want to hear it from Bea💕
I can't believe it's already been a year for your relationship, time flies by! Happy anniversary!
The hysterical laughter that left my would when you uncovered the tennis ball graveyard had my dog looking at me like I’d lost my mind! 😂😂😂
Girl! 7 sustainable pounds is amazing! My body stalls a lot when I lose weight. Lose 3 lbs; then nothing for months. But it is consistently losing. Just sloooooowwwww. I love your idea! removing the pressure whilst still being mindful of your personal journey and what needs to be done for health!
Congrats on your one year anniversary with Steven, Bea! That is absolutely wonderful! Look at how much progress you have made in a year. I’m so happy every time you upload a video, and it doesn’t matter what the subject is. I just love watching you and your day to day life. Keep up the great work, and don’t beat yourself up if you have a set back. That is how life is. Just enjoy the fact that you are working to better yourself, and when you need some extra time to deal, take it. We will all be here for you no matter what😊
Mavis trying to eat the water sprayin your rug 😂 best part of the video.
Thanks for the update on the chickens ❤
Bea, if you don't have a wet vac to suck the water out of the fibers before laying it in the sun, it will have that musty smell. To save it send it to a rug cleaning service.
Or, get a Ruggable rug. They are not as thick as a regular rug and require a pad, but when we had dogs it was invaluable because you can vacuum it, steam clean it and wash it periodically in a standard washing machine (although truth be told I took it to the giant machine at the laundrymat) and put it in a regular clothes dryer.
Game changer! I think there are other companies now that make these washable rugs too so a little Google time may be in order. Maybe Ruggable will comp you one to try it out or for an endorsement?
BTW, changing your furnace and duct filters once a month will help with the dust. Ask me how I learned that tidbit😏.
Congratulations on the anniversary! Time sure does fly!
I'm with you on the idea of making small life changes. I tried so many YT exercises regimens that I just ended up quitting. Trying force myself to exercise a shit ton to lose weight.
After a while I just decided to focus on simply making myself feel better. And to do that I've started walking after work for around 20 minutes four times a week. That's helped my sciatica and hip pain. Then I cut back on ( not eliminate) fried foods / greasy take out. This has helped my heartburn and just make myself feel better (probably less bloating). And my last thing was actually to add a probiotic. That's really helped my gut health. Like I'm actually shocked at how much it helps (obviously in combo with reducing fried food).
Rent a carpet cleaner or drop it to professionals, the rug is so nice. Happy Anniversary 🎉 and yay to seven pounds! I hope you get to fulfill your garden dreams soon 💕
Hey Bea, for the dust on your plants, just put them under the shower, dust falls off and your plants get a healthy dose of fake rain, works a treat 😊❣️
Congrats on your anniversary! One thing my hubby and I did to change up our eating plan was to add green smoothies in the morning. We use Dr. Brooke Goldner's green smoothie which is Kale and/or Spinach, 1/2 cup flax seeds, bananas, frozen pineapple, filtered water, up to the level of the greens, ice cubes and a Vitamix because any other blender won't cut it (the Kale LOL). It is very filling and she calls it hypernurishing in the morning, then eat as you are eating, but your body is getting in lots of good things and it is surprisingly not bad and very filling and gives lots of energy.
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I'm loving what you said the weight loss approach that you've developed!
Like what you said about your mindset around weight loss and measurements and embracing a consistent effort towards having improved health.
That resonates for sure! 😍 I'm finding the same, and I'm particularly aware that for me, that approach is kindest and is the best balance for my body but also my mind, and instead of feeling some sort of internal fight between the two, it's the best level of support for them both (and I have far less stress around food stresses/desires etc).😊
I also love the marble idea! It's a psychological step away from the emotions of the whole weight loss thing, and allows an objective approach rather than the emotional one we often start from 😊
7lbs in a month is great! I was working with a nutritionist who set me goal to 2kg a month (roughly 4.4lbs) because it's a slow lifestyle change that you have to get used to rather than a rapid crash diet that you stop the second you hit the target. We're so used to this mentality of "we have to lose weight quick" that doing it the slow healthy way can feel like it's not enough but 7lbs is suck an achievement!
And yes to hardening off your plants. But also, you don't need the greenhouse if you aren't dipping below freezing at night. I don't know if you are or not. I live in central Texas, so I have no experience gardening somewhere that doesn't have a 10 month summer. Cold temps are not my gardening challenge. And yes to getting some starts from a nursery.
So here's the thing, weight loss SHOULD be slow and steady. Why? Because it means you've reached an equilibrium. It means you're in a place where you're living a sustainable existence and putting in just that bit more to push you into calorie deficit. So when you carve out the shape you're aiming for, all you need to do is ease up ever so slightly and you're good! No more yoyoing, no more guilt over treats, no more abandoning everything the moment you hit a goal (or miss it!). There's nothing to abandon, no diet to stick to, no grind you just have to push through for another six weeks. It's just your life, continuing as it was, with the habits and routines you've built in, and maybe one less set of reps in your morning workout. You're golden, sweetie!
I saw a video where people brought their rug to a do it yourself car wash and washed it there. It actually seemed pretty efficient. You would still have to let it dry. I personally would take it to a rug cleaner. Some things are nice to hire out.
Yay two videos in one week!!! So happy. It’s bird dander. Crazy floof!
The marbles idea makes sense, kinda more discreet way to keep track. When my dad was a kid he lost a bet with his older sister & consequently lost his marbles. But just the other week we had a family gathering & she gave half of them back 😆 seeing you mention marbles, I thought it was coincidental & funny so had to share 😄
Happy anniversary Bea and Stevie!
i love your authenticity, Bea! your videos are so refreshing and REAL!!! keep doing you, boo!
Wow! A year already! Bea, we ALL need to be on a forever healthy lifestyle! 🤣 👍
Same!! Working on small changes for years.
Bea, if you have one, use a pressure washer on your rug. Then you can lay it flat on the patio while washing.
I love the marble idea, might have to try that! Also, thanks for the cleaning motivation! I immediately got up and vacuumed my bedroom and bathroom which I had been dreading.
Good job on the clean up!
Love the marbles idea...great visual and funny "losing your marbles" . Congrats on the progress! 👍🏼👏
It's amazing how fast seedlings can just die off! I've been growing for years and still do this regularly. If you can afford it, get yourself some already started off plants from the garden centre and try again - you can still learn lots about growing them on from those early stages. I've had to do this with all my tomato plants this year (UK based) as it's just been so wet and rainy.
I love watching cleaning videos in general so this was satifying, lol. I think the best way to clean a rug is to get it cleaned professionally- if you can find a service near you. They have the proper equipment to give it a deep clean and then dry it all the way through so it won’t smell. I think the rug really ties the room together so its worth getting cleaned properly! 😊
Congrats on one year together with sweetie Stevie! ❤️
I really enjoyed watching this, I found myself cracking up 😂! Now I have to go and sit my china cabinet! 😅 Thanks for another great video Bea! 👋🏾🥰
Happy Anniversary!! I am so happy you met a wonderful guy. Wishing you many more years of happiness❤️
I like the marbles thing. I tried to do something similar once - I had a wall calendar, and every day I stuck to my nutrition goals, I would put a unicorn sticker on that day. I did that ONE time. I feel like the marbles are better because it's more of a tactile thing.
Easiest way to clean a rug, (if you can) wait until winter and a good layer of snow. Lay the rug upside down in the snow and walk around on it. Then take it inside. You would be surprised how well this works and best part, it's not wet because the snow won't melt (if it's cold enough but I bet it is if you have snow on the ground).
Also, you should've just beaten the rug with a carpet whip and that too would suffice most of the times (unless you have a large stain in it)
I can't believe you guys have been together for a year now. Congratulations
Chickens have dander for sure! Please don't give up gardening. I promise those aren't the last plants you'll kill. I've been gardening for 5 years...still kill plants lol. I promise you any good seasoned gardener has killed way more plants than you think!
“Same recipe, different dude”
ok so Yamskins! may be my new expletive. I love that the doggo's loved them though that was super cute :) Also wisdom from... well ... me.. It's not a growing season if you don't lose some plants. I always kill something. Oh so one thing I do to clean my rugs I put it somewhere flat and scrub with a broom :)
You are THRIVING!!! Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!! 💐🤘❤️
I always enjoy cleaning content. It looks good ! Dust free!
Chicken dander is massive! You can brood them inside your coop with a couple of heat lamps hung from the ceiling. (Enough heat lamps, so they will easily be able to fit under them without crowding, so they don't pile on top of each other and smother each other) And set the lights up with enough space so they can easily move away from under the lamps if they feel too hot. There are some great YT vids showing this.(ie older Lumnah Acres)
I needed that cleaning montage today-thanks
Mavis!! LOL. I cannot get the hose out with my German shepherd!! I use my carpet cleaner and clean my rug.
Awe congratulations on your 1 year! So happy for you ❤
B your knife skills have gotten so good!
I second taking the rug to get cleaned. There is a rug cleaning company I take my rugs to once or twice a year. Also, watch the rug cleaning videos. They have some sort of asmr(?) effect on me.
Your weight loss method is essentially how I’ve been handling my own weight loss. The thing is, this is all a lifestyle change. Assuming we are all going to live a really long time, losing weight and making it sustainable shouldn’t be accomplished within months or even a year in my opinion. I think the healthiest way is to lose weight extra slow, even if it’s like less than a pound a month. As long as you’re making progress, you’re successful. And you got your whole life ahead of you so why rush at all?
Loving Mavis guarding (or hanging out😍) with the chickens! Check out some fast growing veg (like spinach, lettuces) or herbs to start inside your greenhouse instead of indoors. Then there is no shock in the transition. Plus you get great, quick growing, veg!
If businesses want my business, they should lower their prices. 😂 I love the idea of the marbles. ❤
I love these life videos so much more so than the weight ones !! Love being part of ur life even if it is a smidge in ur life !!! Feel like we are besties catching up ! Congrats to u and Stevie a year is a big accomplishment these days ! ❤😊 sending love 💕
There is a special soap specific to rugs you can buy, and it's better to leave it outside during the day and bring it in during the night so it wont get wet again.
Love the marble run!! 🦕💛
We used to wash our hand made rugs too. The process was to place it on flat floor make it wet , scrub it with a brush on your hands and knees, take a squeegee and push out the soap, hose it down and squeeze out the water then repeat it several times until you feel like all the soap is out and then leave it in a sunny place to dry for a few days. The stink you are smelling is from it being damp too long. You can always wash it again and get rid of the smell.
I knew there was a reason I liked you so much! Very jealous of the gorgeous marbles!!!
Love watching you De-dust your area I absolutely love cleaning videos!
We had a dog have an accident on a large rug. We took it to the self car wash. They have strong clips that you can hang car mats on. We used the car wash products and it turned out fine. Down side - you kind of need a pick up truck to transport the rug.
Omg Bea!!! My pups peed on my rug a few times so I tried washing it myself too. I swear I thought I was the only one to ruin a rug by washing it 😂 I made the mistake of taking it to a car wash and using the soapy brush to scrub it. I thought they would have a hose to dry it but they just have vacuum cleaners 😂 I had to roll the rug back up and put it in my SUV and laid it on top to dry. It was outside all day (Texas) and it was still moist and it smelled soooooo bad. Worst of all was that because I put the wet rug in my car, the same smell penetrated inside my car. It’s been three years and in the summer, I can still get a whiff of that smell 😩 I now have a washable area rug. I should have bought a darker colored rug but at least now I can pop it in a washing machine ❤
Seen people take their rugs to the car wash (manual one) and use the soapy brush/power washer, then roll them up and walk over the roll to squeegee the water out. Might be worth a try to save your rug 🤞🏼
😂😂😂😂not taking it up a notch😅 Bea you are a nut! I busted out laughing so I couldn't see what it was. A game? Thanks for that.
i also hate not using an entire container of something, i always do math for recipes to make sure i buy the perfect amount of everything so nothing is left over 😂 i get yelled at for making too much all the time but that’s what leftovers are for 😊
So what happens when u mess up, u have to go back to the shop to buy more 😅
@@Controversialopinions69 nah we measure 3 times cut once in this house lol. triple checking my math, so far it’s never happened