As much as I love this video- which i do, really! I think that as Tarek went more into the logistics of what he did, I think it’s good to remember that this is what worked for HIS body. It started getting more complex and layered, and his journey to find those new additions to his routine took a year! So for those of us with body dysmorphia, I think we should take these videos with a grain of salt. I’m super happy he got results, but realistically I think the beginning part is the real star of this video. At least in terms of takeaways and taking the next step towards a loving relationship with our bodies. I’m so glad Tarek made this video and shared his vulnerability on the subject ☀️
@@TarekAli yes ofc 💗 looking forward to hearing you speak more on the topic. I’m actually really curious to hear your take on certain topics about weight loss with BD and have some questions for you! This is a burner youtube account lol but if you’re open, I’d love to send you some questions on instagram (tbh moreso suggested topics?). As someone with body dysmorphia, these conversations are so needed and now in 2022 I’m so excited you’re creating that kind of content!! (on top of your other videos ofc but specifically when losing weight)
why do people always bring up the "different bodies" narrative anytime someone talks about changing their body? It comes off very "fire extinguisher", and shifts the focus from wellbeing to creating excuses. This comment is annoying.
@@Nikthehermit that wasn’t the intent, it wasn’t to negatively comment on him changing his body. It was actually more of a reminder to viewers who might be watching this video with BD who might get overwhelmed hearing the weight loss tips. More of a mental health comment bc a lot of the time we’re trying to achieve what he’s mentioning in the beginning of the video 🦋
Hey guys. So..as expected..just 2 days after posting this and I am starting to feel a little icky because I just never want to harm other individuals with body dysmorphia or just bad relationships with their bodies/weight loss/body image, etc. There’s no backlash or anything this is just..on my own conscious. The video I posted was 24 minutes. the raw footage i filmed was 1 hour 30 minutes. I cut out a lot because frankly…I didn’t think people cared to hear about my BD because I always talk about it. I plan to upload another to talk in-depth about the mental side of this process but don’t you ever for a second think that the “before” picture is supposed to be inferior or not good enough. There’s a reason I used a picture of me SMILING. Because my body was beautiful THEN and it's beautiful NOW. I WAS HAPPY. I don't mean this in a rude way, but I do not care how anyone else feels about the before or the after whether good or bad. This was for ME. As I said in the video, after MONTHS of building a healthier relationship with my body, we decided to lose weight together and this is me sharing how I did it. You do NOT need to lose weight to love yourself. Nor to have a good relationship with your body. That’s just what I decided to do! please put your HEALTH and a good relationship with your body FIRST!
hi tarek i'd like to say thank you for the video I neeeded this i was the fat kid in our family did extreme diets but still feel bad about my body and it kinda affected my relationship with people because I felt insecure and hated my body
Thank you thank you thank you. Struggling with BD here and this sounds so similar to my journey too!!! Struggling everyday to love and accept myself, better myself, while balancing mental health. Thank you sooooooo much!!!!! This is beautiful.
Your fitness and self love journey is so inspiring. Your are so warm and I feel your compassionate energy through the screen in all of your videos. I lost 40lbs last year and I want to lose another 20-30 and I hope I can transform my MIND & BODY as beautifully as you have 🥰💕✨
I went back to being vegan shortly before Thanksgiving. So far I have lost 16lbs. I'm not back in the gym yet. I work a lot, mostly in a sitting, stationary position. So imma have to figure it out. All I drink is water, with pink sea salt & ceylon cinnamon mixed in it. My diet consists of fruits, salad, hot tea, raw trail mix. No bread, sodas, sugar, meat, or pasta. This combination seems to be working well.
i know i'm not alone in this moment: do NOT look at the thumbnail and think even for a moment that you need to look like that to be happy with yourself. i am not nearly as financially stable as Tarek, my body reflects that, and that's okay. life is a journey, not a destination. be gentle with yourselves. 💖
thankyou for sharing this reminder!!! and even if you are financially stable, your body does not need to be smaller to deserve love from you or other people!! this was me just sharing my journey for those who MAY want to do the same!! you do not have to!
The gym or working out should not be anyone approach to losing weight. The reason is you cannot worked out a bad diet. You lose weight through calorie restriction (eating less calories than what your body naturally burn) working out should only be paired with a healthy diet if the goal is to lose weight. Working out should not be the catalyst to weight loss because you will be in a never ending cycle. Nutrition is key.
My first inclination out of sheer joy, and pride for how you appear to be feeling about yourself is to tell you you look great in the hard work has paid off! But, as someone who recognizes statement like that can trigger things for people with body dysmorphia, and because it is not my intention to infer, suggest, hint to, that you were somehow not enough prior. I truly just don't have the right words. It's great to see you loving yourself🥰. Sending positive vibes your way!!!!!
Tarek you smart cookie!!!! Seeing you literally build a positive relationship with your body has inspired me to do the same in a way that nothing else has. I love working out but I struggle with consistency & my biggest challenge is forcing myself to do something I don’t want to do but also recognising that I need to be better at being disciplined so I appreciate your approach to first just building a healthy relationship with working out and then adding goals to it cos that way even when you don’t feel like going today it doesn’t mean you won’t go back tomorrow. I love that!
So proud of your Journey Tarek. Self love is important. Like Rupaul says "If you don't love yourself no one else will" (or something like that). You look good and I hope you feel good mentally
Man. I needed this. I’ve decided today that I am done with the scale. I am just going to be good and nice to my body. No more negative self talk. Why would my body be nice to me if I constantly speak bad to it.
I'm pretty sure you have a lot of content ideas, bit here's another one, maybe a weird one. In order to stay fit or have a good performance (i used to be a swimmer) I've over exercised way too many times and kind of injuring myself or under eating (with obvious consequences just like dizziness, mood shifting or lower immune system). As you said in one part of the video, this could be very usual in people that does not have the best relationship with their bodies or are (and were raised) way too strict. So, based on your wellness journey... How did you learn to listen to your body? I think there's this widespread 'no pain no gain' narrative that's not very healthy and puts you in a 'me against my body' mindset. Has this been an issue to you in your journey? I would like to hear more about that.
Would you say you were skinny-fat? That’s where I’m at. You’re giving me hope. My environment is difficult mentally, (which is an underrated contributing factor to your overall health) but I’m at a place where I can focus more.
I just want you to know that your journey towards loving your body has made such a huge difference in my life. Im at the beginning of my journey, but you’ve moved something within me. As the go to person for everyone I rarely have people or a person who I feel understands my struggles. When you said “My body was in control of my body and I was in control of my life,” something shifted in me. I’ve always obsessed over my weight and how my body looked without ever feeling satisfied. I’ve gotten to know myself well throughout the years, but have never developed a relationship with my body. If anything I’m bossy and mean to it. Your talk and relationship with your body provided me an Ah-ha moment. With limitless love and gratitude I say thank you truly! 🙏🏽💗
You motivated me to get back on it. I let a busy season of work distract me. I want to loose a good 15-20 lbs. I'll see if I can do it in 3-4 months. I know what it takes. As you said at first, its easy to fall off and quit. Consistency and discipline is the toughest part about accomplishing important goals for me. Making it fun and setting those small attainable goals make it easier to do. Plus I love the idea of switching it up from the gym and forming healthy habits elsewhere like out in nature or where ever. Overall, it was the "love your body and listen" part for me, Gold!!!! It's so true! I just have to pause, think, and listen. I'ma love on myself more! Thanks for the kick in the ass and motivation Tyrek! BTW! YOU DID THAT!!!! PERIOOOOD! YOU LOOK "GREAT" 🤣
Thank you much for doing this video. You are truly an angel. You are so appreciated and loved. Thank you for exisiting and I truly mean that from the buttom of my heart.
I think the world is really opening their eyes to getting more healthier. My diet has changed so much. I went from eating all day to eating one r Times a day. Some days I don’t eat at all. It’s not me starving myself I just don’t eat like that no more. I’ll post 39 pounds in a year.
I so needed this vid right now!! I used to dance from childhood to university/college but during college I stopped. By the end my body just wasn't operating the way it used to which made me realise that dance was actually keeping me fit. Then I started jogging which I enjoyed but it made me skinny and didn't give me the 'slim thick' look I was going for. I've tried gym but similar to you it would only last for short periods since it wasn't as fun as an activity for me. This vid has definitely given me a new mind frame for gym/working out AND STOP APOLOGISING FOR TELLING YOUR STORY THE WAY YOU WANTED TO TELL IT! Its your story, you should tell it how you want. You never know who it's going to help. I would actually be interested in hearing more about your mindset throughout the process, especially when going through diet changes, body changes and currently.
Congratulations Tarek, you look amazing! As someone who’s in the middle of a body recomp and struggles with excess chest fat, I would love to see a chest routine!
I've adopted this mentality ever since you said it. I started doing apple fitness workouts and love them. I used to think copying someone as they worked out was so dumb but the shit is FUN! I want to be healthy. The body is just icing on the cake.
Thank you so much, I struggle with body dysmorphia as well and I’ve been so tired with feeling weak. I’ve been working on body recomp as well after seeing yours and Alissa TikTok’s and it’s refreshing to see people take working out from a different angle.
When you talked about letting your body be in charge of your body & not you mind, I felt that! Even when it comes to work or school, its so easy to tell yourself you just have to keep going til the next thing or the next thing and ive recently i just started listening to my body and taking days off when needed and its so necessary 😴😌
I also went to the gym without expecting results and it’s the only time that my fitness journey has been healthy and good for my mental! I’ve been going 4-5 days a week since Oct/Nov 🤍🤍🤍 I also gained weight! Nothing wrong with some muscle mass
I love the general synopsis you gave of your overall journey. I would be interested in what you ate during the process because my relationship with food has not been a healthy one and I have only in the last few months been really trying to gain a healthier relationship with food (but, I still have a long way to go). Your videos are always rewarding to me and I really appreciate you. Sending you all good energy :)
You have done AMAZING!! And ofc you were worth everything in all your photos! I’ve struggled with body image literally all of my life. I can’t remember one moment where I was completely happy with my body and my appearance. I’m looking to change that this year. I really need to work on it. It’s not the basis of our worth of course BUT it’s worth it to acknowledge how it still holds importance and how it impacts our lives and mental health.
New here, & I would just like to say, you are such a LIGHT!!! I haven't seen a fitness & wellness journey broken down and explained in this way, and in turn, its having me think completely different. It made me realize I have always thought about the gym in a "I want this body" manner & it isn't until now I realized that I first need to change my mindset. WOW. Thank you, just followed you on everything, k bye😭♥︎
I loved how far you came and I’m trying to get like you this year. I can’t wait to see the new videos coming out. I would love to help you edit your videos to lighten the load
So proud of you for sticking to it. I’m just starting out on my journey (1 month in) and I’m curious about supplements. They can be so confusing, but I wanted to see some of the basic ones you use and how they made you feel. Thank you for sharing this info.
Thank you Tarek for this video. It’s so nice to see you happy and fulfilled. I never knew that rest days should be part of the workout routine. I’ll defo look up on that. Thank you again, God bless ✨
dear tarek, thank you for being so honest and real. i’ve always struggled with body image which resulted in me having a very bad relationship with food, my body and the gym. you really put it all in perspective for me this video was literally for me!! i have gained so much respect for you! literally teared up watching this because i feel like i can finally start living my life…💓💓💓
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕We love you and we are always here to support you on your journey to loving and accepting and doing what YOU and YOUR BODY want and need, including this new fitness path!!!! You are so raw and real and genuine, and you deserve the same level of compassion you show to everyone else towards yourself!!!!! So proud of you and inspired by you!!!!!
I really like this video. I’ve been struggling with weight loss for literally 5 months. I think you are right… it’s really all about changing your mindset
So inspiring! I gained weight after being in an unhealthy relationship and since then my weight has been fluctuating the past 5+ years; lose, gain, lose, gain. But THIS was like a lightbulb in every way that I needed. Thanks for sharing! I've been definitely in the gym the last 2 months for my HEALTH and because I've been working on loving who I am, again, and it truly has been rewarding just mentally alone. Keep on KEEPING ON! Oan, I feel like I would have so much fun with you at brunch or turnin up a dinner table 🤣 Best wishes on your continued journey bro!
It’s great to hear about your journey Tarek. I started my weighloss journey during the peak of the pandemic and I’ve lost 120lbs so far but I been hard on myself because my weight has been the same for the past 6 months. So, I’ve stopped weighing myself and just started by tracking my progress.
This video helped sooo much! I’ve been in the gym for 3 years off & on and I’m still not where I want to be because My mindset wasn’t right! Thank you I’m with you and I wish you nothing but the best love 💕
Good job @tarik. I met you in person years ago at Topman/Topshop in Lenox Mall & I was extremely surprised because you were so much taller than you seem online-so I am sure that you had to WORK. I’m motivated….we’ll see if I make a change!
My question is how do you come out of a diet? I always do well on a diet, but when I try to transition back into regular life (no calorie deficit, no keto) I gain so much weight back. I don't want to continue yoyo dieting.
This was such a good start to going into your journey. I believe I used that same TH-camrs science based workout/ fitness videos to start mine as well. Would you consider doing a video on How you went about Keto? Like how long you used it, what a daily meal set up looked like, and how you transitioned back into regular foods (if you did)?
This was so extremely informative!! My journey of health and fitness was very similar to how yours was and also having body dysmorphia. Thank you for sharing your journey! Made feel like im not alone in this! You go boo🥰🙏🏽💖
You reap what you sow! You give love in All your videos so we give it back in return! 💖U DID THAT SHIT! Your journey is VERY inspiring & even motivating me to transform my body & mind😌
You are the best! I feel like you are distant cousin lol We have a lot in common. I’ve followed you for awhile but never commented bc I watch TH-cam on my TV. I appreciate you and thank you sharing with us! Much ❤️
HOLY SHIT!! Lol I'm not a subscriber but I have watched a few of your recommended videos but Baabyyy you are wine fine and you have done an AMAZING job with your journey. Good job!!
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As much as I love this video- which i do, really! I think that as Tarek went more into the logistics of what he did, I think it’s good to remember that this is what worked for HIS body. It started getting more complex and layered, and his journey to find those new additions to his routine took a year! So for those of us with body dysmorphia, I think we should take these videos with a grain of salt. I’m super happy he got results, but realistically I think the beginning part is the real star of this video. At least in terms of takeaways and taking the next step towards a loving relationship with our bodies. I’m so glad Tarek made this video and shared his vulnerability on the subject ☀️
Thankyou for this!!!! Because I’m having REAL convos about this in future videos I didn’t explain deeper but yes yes yes!!!!
@@TarekAli yes ofc 💗 looking forward to hearing you speak more on the topic. I’m actually really curious to hear your take on certain topics about weight loss with BD and have some questions for you! This is a burner youtube account lol but if you’re open, I’d love to send you some questions on instagram (tbh moreso suggested topics?). As someone with body dysmorphia, these conversations are so needed and now in 2022 I’m so excited you’re creating that kind of content!! (on top of your other videos ofc but specifically when losing weight)
@@nataliefields9009 please do!!! as many as possible!! i really really want to talk about this more
why do people always bring up the "different bodies" narrative anytime someone talks about changing their body? It comes off very "fire extinguisher", and shifts the focus from wellbeing to creating excuses. This comment is annoying.
@@Nikthehermit that wasn’t the intent, it wasn’t to negatively comment on him changing his body. It was actually more of a reminder to viewers who might be watching this video with BD who might get overwhelmed hearing the weight loss tips. More of a mental health comment bc a lot of the time we’re trying to achieve what he’s mentioning in the beginning of the video 🦋
Hey guys. So..as expected..just 2 days after posting this and I am starting to feel a little icky because I just never want to harm other individuals with body dysmorphia or just bad relationships with their bodies/weight loss/body image, etc. There’s no backlash or anything this is just..on my own conscious. The video I posted was 24 minutes. the raw footage i filmed was 1 hour 30 minutes. I cut out a lot because frankly…I didn’t think people cared to hear about my BD because I always talk about it. I plan to upload another to talk in-depth about the mental side of this process but don’t you ever for a second think that the “before” picture is supposed to be inferior or not good enough. There’s a reason I used a picture of me SMILING. Because my body was beautiful THEN and it's beautiful NOW. I WAS HAPPY. I don't mean this in a rude way, but I do not care how anyone else feels about the before or the after whether good or bad. This was for ME. As I said in the video, after MONTHS of building a healthier relationship with my body, we decided to lose weight together and this is me sharing how I did it. You do NOT need to lose weight to love yourself. Nor to have a good relationship with your body. That’s just what I decided to do! please put your HEALTH and a good relationship with your body FIRST!
hi tarek i'd like to say thank you for the video I neeeded this i was the fat kid in our family did extreme diets but still feel bad about my body and it kinda affected my relationship with people because I felt insecure and hated my body
Thank you thank you thank you. Struggling with BD here and this sounds so similar to my journey too!!! Struggling everyday to love and accept myself, better myself, while balancing mental health. Thank you sooooooo much!!!!! This is beautiful.
Notification squad!
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gang gang!!!
Loved seeing y'all workout videos. Giving us some motivation
Your fitness and self love journey is so inspiring. Your are so warm and I feel your compassionate energy through the screen in all of your videos. I lost 40lbs last year and I want to lose another 20-30 and I hope I can transform my MIND & BODY as beautifully as you have 🥰💕✨
Not me being first
I went back to being vegan shortly before Thanksgiving. So far I have lost 16lbs. I'm not back in the gym yet. I work a lot, mostly in a sitting, stationary position. So imma have to figure it out. All I drink is water, with pink sea salt & ceylon cinnamon mixed in it. My diet consists of fruits, salad, hot tea, raw trail mix. No bread, sodas, sugar, meat, or pasta. This combination seems to be working well.
i know i'm not alone in this moment: do NOT look at the thumbnail and think even for a moment that you need to look like that to be happy with yourself. i am not nearly as financially stable as Tarek, my body reflects that, and that's okay.
life is a journey, not a destination. be gentle with yourselves.
💖
thankyou for sharing this reminder!!! and even if you are financially stable, your body does not need to be smaller to deserve love from you or other people!! this was me just sharing my journey for those who MAY want to do the same!! you do not have to!
The gym or working out should not be anyone approach to losing weight. The reason is you cannot worked out a bad diet. You lose weight through calorie restriction (eating less calories than what your body naturally burn) working out should only be paired with a healthy diet if the goal is to lose weight. Working out should not be the catalyst to weight loss because you will be in a never ending cycle. Nutrition is key.
My first inclination out of sheer joy, and pride for how you appear to be feeling about yourself is to tell you you look great in the hard work has paid off! But, as someone who recognizes statement like that can trigger things for people with body dysmorphia, and because it is not my intention to infer, suggest, hint to, that you were somehow not enough prior. I truly just don't have the right words. It's great to see you loving yourself🥰. Sending positive vibes your way!!!!!
Tarek you smart cookie!!!! Seeing you literally build a positive relationship with your body has inspired me to do the same in a way that nothing else has. I love working out but I struggle with consistency & my biggest challenge is forcing myself to do something I don’t want to do but also recognising that I need to be better at being disciplined so I appreciate your approach to first just building a healthy relationship with working out and then adding goals to it cos that way even when you don’t feel like going today it doesn’t mean you won’t go back tomorrow. I love that!
So proud of your Journey Tarek. Self love is important. Like Rupaul says "If you don't love yourself no one else will" (or something like that). You look good and I hope you feel good mentally
That sex point is so relatable! I’ve done that before too. Learning to learn my body more, love it more, and listen to it more.
Man. I needed this. I’ve decided today that I am done with the scale. I am just going to be good and nice to my body. No more negative self talk. Why would my body be nice to me if I constantly speak bad to it.
I'm pretty sure you have a lot of content ideas, bit here's another one, maybe a weird one.
In order to stay fit or have a good performance (i used to be a swimmer) I've over exercised way too many times and kind of injuring myself or under eating (with obvious consequences just like dizziness, mood shifting or lower immune system). As you said in one part of the video, this could be very usual in people that does not have the best relationship with their bodies or are (and were raised) way too strict.
So, based on your wellness journey... How did you learn to listen to your body? I think there's this widespread 'no pain no gain' narrative that's not very healthy and puts you in a 'me against my body' mindset. Has this been an issue to you in your journey? I would like to hear more about that.
This is good. Hopefully Tarek will pin this and consider answering! Thanks Asiel!
I’m interested too! How did he keep the mindset while adding new habits to his healthy lifestyle?
Thankyou for this asiel!! I’m going to film this , this week!!!! This is so important !!
@@TarekAli Yay thank you!!! :)
KETO IS THAT GIRL! Best thing I ever did in my life!
Would you say you were skinny-fat? That’s where I’m at. You’re giving me hope. My environment is difficult mentally, (which is an underrated contributing factor to your overall health) but I’m at a place where I can focus more.
I just want you to know that your journey towards loving your body has made such a huge difference in my life. Im at the beginning of my journey, but you’ve moved something within me. As the go to person for everyone I rarely have people or a person who I feel understands my struggles. When you said “My body was in control of my body and I was in control of my life,” something shifted in me. I’ve always obsessed over my weight and how my body looked without ever feeling satisfied. I’ve gotten to know myself well throughout the years, but have never developed a relationship with my body. If anything I’m bossy and mean to it. Your talk and relationship with your body provided me an Ah-ha moment. With limitless love and gratitude I say thank you truly! 🙏🏽💗
You motivated me to get back on it. I let a busy season of work distract me. I want to loose a good 15-20 lbs. I'll see if I can do it in 3-4 months.
I know what it takes. As you said at first, its easy to fall off and quit. Consistency and discipline is the toughest part about accomplishing important goals for me. Making it fun and setting those small attainable goals make it easier to do. Plus I love the idea of switching it up from the gym and forming healthy habits elsewhere like out in nature or where ever.
Overall, it was the "love your body and listen" part for me, Gold!!!! It's so true! I just have to pause, think, and listen. I'ma love on myself more!
Thanks for the kick in the ass and motivation Tyrek!
BTW! YOU DID THAT!!!! PERIOOOOD! YOU LOOK "GREAT" 🤣
Early crew! I’m on a weight GAIN journey, and I gain faster by loving myself over self-criticism. This video is going to be goooood!
Thank you for this fitness journey and breaking everything down very closely! I will taking on this journey 🤎
I’m glad he did this video, been waiting on it for months
Thank you much for doing this video. You are truly an angel. You are so appreciated and loved. Thank you for exisiting and I truly mean that from the buttom of my heart.
I think the world is really opening their eyes to getting more healthier. My diet has changed so much. I went from eating all day to eating one r Times a day. Some days I don’t eat at all. It’s not me starving myself I just don’t eat like that no more. I’ll post 39 pounds in a year.
I so needed this vid right now!!
I used to dance from childhood to university/college but during college I stopped. By the end my body just wasn't operating the way it used to which made me realise that dance was actually keeping me fit. Then I started jogging which I enjoyed but it made me skinny and didn't give me the 'slim thick' look I was going for. I've tried gym but similar to you it would only last for short periods since it wasn't as fun as an activity for me. This vid has definitely given me a new mind frame for gym/working out
AND STOP APOLOGISING FOR TELLING YOUR STORY THE WAY YOU WANTED TO TELL IT!
Its your story, you should tell it how you want. You never know who it's going to help. I would actually be interested in hearing more about your mindset throughout the process, especially when going through diet changes, body changes and currently.
Congratulations Tarek, you look amazing! As someone who’s in the middle of a body recomp and struggles with excess chest fat, I would love to see a chest routine!
I've adopted this mentality ever since you said it. I started doing apple fitness workouts and love them. I used to think copying someone as they worked out was so dumb but the shit is FUN! I want to be healthy. The body is just icing on the cake.
The GLOW UPPP! You look amazing! Inspiring 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much, I struggle with body dysmorphia as well and I’ve been so tired with feeling weak. I’ve been working on body recomp as well after seeing yours and Alissa TikTok’s and it’s refreshing to see people take working out from a different angle.
When you talked about letting your body be in charge of your body & not you mind, I felt that! Even when it comes to work or school, its so easy to tell yourself you just have to keep going til the next thing or the next thing and ive recently i just started listening to my body and taking days off when needed and its so necessary 😴😌
You and Damon Dominique have the same energy and I love it!!!
I’ve been a follower for a while now and I just wanted to say that your journey has been beautiful to watch ❤️ keep inspiring us king!
I also went to the gym without expecting results and it’s the only time that my fitness journey has been healthy and good for my mental! I’ve been going 4-5 days a week since Oct/Nov 🤍🤍🤍 I also gained weight! Nothing wrong with some muscle mass
I love the general synopsis you gave of your overall journey. I would be interested in what you ate during the process because my relationship with food has not been a healthy one and I have only in the last few months been really trying to gain a healthier relationship with food (but, I still have a long way to go). Your videos are always rewarding to me and I really appreciate you. Sending you all good energy :)
You have done AMAZING!! And ofc you were worth everything in all your photos!
I’ve struggled with body image literally all of my life. I can’t remember one moment where I was completely happy with my body and my appearance. I’m looking to change that this year. I really need to work on it.
It’s not the basis of our worth of course BUT it’s worth it to acknowledge how it still holds importance and how it impacts our lives and mental health.
I literally was just about to ask for this
I love the fact that you took your time to overexplain everything. Looking forward to more videos like this
You're so goofy! Love your growth and mentality it warms my soul.
New here, & I would just like to say, you are such a LIGHT!!! I haven't seen a fitness & wellness journey broken down and explained in this way, and in turn, its having me think completely different. It made me realize I have always thought about the gym in a "I want this body" manner & it isn't until now I realized that I first need to change my mindset. WOW. Thank you, just followed you on everything, k bye😭♥︎
We’re so proud of you!
Can you talk about what chest workout you did. And how you got your sides to be so small. That’s where I’m struggling the most
I loved how far you came and I’m trying to get like you this year. I can’t wait to see the new videos coming out. I would love to help you edit your videos to lighten the load
So proud of you for sticking to it. I’m just starting out on my journey (1 month in) and I’m curious about supplements. They can be so confusing, but I wanted to see some of the basic ones you use and how they made you feel. Thank you for sharing this info.
🙌🏾👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾!! Inspiring !
Thank you Tarek for this video. It’s so nice to see you happy and fulfilled. I never knew that rest days should be part of the workout routine. I’ll defo look up on that. Thank you again, God bless ✨
YES!!!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!!🤗😏
I. LOVE. YOU! Please don’t ever change.
Tarek's eye brows are incredible!!
The skin is SKINNINGGGG !!! lol .. Love to see it!
dear tarek, thank you for being so honest and real. i’ve always struggled with body image which resulted in me having a very bad relationship with food, my body and the gym. you really put it all in perspective for me this video was literally for me!! i have gained so much respect for you! literally teared up watching this because i feel like i can finally start living my life…💓💓💓
This is exactly what I needed rn!!
I never heard of calorie deficit thank you !for explaining!
Thank you 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓🥂 you definitely are in my journal today you help me look at things in a whole definitely perspective today.
YOU LOOK AMAZING!! You did before too but I see you 🗣😭🙌🏽
The eyebrow though ❤️
Omg the first 9 minutes was so beautiful. Unpacking apologising to your body and becoming one with it
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕We love you and we are always here to support you on your journey to loving and accepting and doing what YOU and YOUR BODY want and need, including this new fitness path!!!! You are so raw and real and genuine, and you deserve the same level of compassion you show to everyone else towards yourself!!!!! So proud of you and inspired by you!!!!!
I really like this video. I’ve been struggling with weight loss for literally 5 months. I think you are right… it’s really all about changing your mindset
You're so inspirational Tarek, please come put a ring on it
Wow! So glad this was suggested. Love your spirit, never disappoint me. 🙏🏾💙 You deserve all blessings granted, you are consistent.
So inspiring! I gained weight after being in an unhealthy relationship and since then my weight has been fluctuating the past 5+ years; lose, gain, lose, gain. But THIS was like a lightbulb in every way that I needed. Thanks for sharing! I've been definitely in the gym the last 2 months for my HEALTH and because I've been working on loving who I am, again, and it truly has been rewarding just mentally alone. Keep on KEEPING ON! Oan, I feel like I would have so much fun with you at brunch or turnin up a dinner table 🤣 Best wishes on your continued journey bro!
You look 🔥🔥🔥🔥Tarek!!
okay love this video and yes myfitnesspal helped so much 😭
Ahhh too excited for this one. Your videos always make my day
Just started the video but I must agree, you look great!
It’s great to hear about your journey Tarek. I started my weighloss journey during the peak of the pandemic and I’ve lost 120lbs so far but I been hard on myself because my weight has been the same for the past 6 months. So, I’ve stopped weighing myself and just started by tracking my progress.
So proud of you Tarek!!! You look amazing 🤎✨
Tarek! I love you and you are so inspiring! Thank u so much for this! Could you please do that video on the keto phase of your weight loss journey 💕 🥺
Thank you for this , I think since the Pandemic I been feeling disconnected with my body, I hope to begin this journey of healing .
This video helped sooo much! I’ve been in the gym for 3 years off & on and I’m still not where I want to be because My mindset wasn’t right! Thank you I’m with you and I wish you nothing but the best love 💕
You look so good! This was much needed. Coming though always ❤️
So relatable and we both was watching the same fitness channel... Working on my journey now, after finally controlling my bad eating habits....
Thanks for encouragement. I'm in month 2.
I love your energy Tarek, your journey is inspiring and your vulnerability is truly commendable! Thank you 💕💕
Good job @tarik. I met you in person years ago at Topman/Topshop in Lenox Mall & I was extremely surprised because you were so much taller than you seem online-so I am sure that you had to WORK. I’m motivated….we’ll see if I make a change!
My question is how do you come out of a diet? I always do well on a diet, but when I try to transition back into regular life (no calorie deficit, no keto) I gain so much weight back. I don't want to continue yoyo dieting.
Love you Tarek!!! I’m glad you feel healthy and look the way that makes you feel your best! 🤍🤍🤍
“Extreme” the Scorpio energy is all throughout this video 😂
Thank you for sharing your journey!
Tarek the transformation and journey is admirable and amazing!✨
This was such a good start to going into your journey. I believe I used that same TH-camrs science based workout/ fitness videos to start mine as well.
Would you consider doing a video on How you went about Keto? Like how long you used it, what a daily meal set up looked like, and how you transitioned back into regular foods (if you did)?
This was so extremely informative!! My journey of health and fitness was very similar to how yours was and also having body dysmorphia. Thank you for sharing your journey! Made feel like im not alone in this! You go boo🥰🙏🏽💖
This video and your journey is very inspiring 🤍 Proud of you!! Looking forward to the more in depth videos on the keto diet and supplements.
You reap what you sow! You give love in All your videos so we give it back in return! 💖U DID THAT SHIT! Your journey is VERY inspiring & even motivating me to transform my body & mind😌
Right off the start love the energy and energy vibe and freaking here for it! Thank you for sharing with us
You are the best! I feel like you are distant cousin lol We have a lot in common. I’ve followed you for awhile but never commented bc I watch TH-cam on my TV. I appreciate you and thank you sharing with us! Much ❤️
Ooooooooh art in the corner
I really like your eyebrows!! And your muscles! Go head!!!!
I love you Tarek ❤ thank you :))
I am beyond proud of you Tarek. Thank you for sharing. I start my weight loss journey tomorrow. I needed this!
Thanks for sharing Tarek 😊
this in general, is just interesting
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽 I am on this journey now and it’s taken me so long to get started this video really helped me!
You look absolutely amazing. 🤍
I love the idea of going to the gym without the pictures etc I’m going to try that!!
I really love your spirit💕
More blessings to you
HOLY SHIT!! Lol I'm not a subscriber but I have watched a few of your recommended videos but Baabyyy you are wine fine and you have done an AMAZING job with your journey. Good job!!
I absolutely love you omg. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. ❤️
you look sooo good. Period
Im so proud of you
Thank you for sharing!! We appreciate you and your content Tarek - you are gifted!!
OMFG I am so happy for you!!!
I love the shirt. what kind of blue is that? it works perfect for you skin tone. Also with the gold jewelry is even muahhhhh