I was once told, in a work training course, that motivation is about having a “motive for action”. At the time I thought that was brilliant, but as time went on I still struggled with motivation even when I had a good motive to act. Sometimes it works, but it’s good to know that actually sometimes we will need to push ourselves to act first and then the motivation follows afterwards.
I’m going through counselling and they’ve told me to use behavioural activation. It means doing the act not waiting until you feel like doing it. You rate your mood before and after 1-5 and after doing it repetitively you want to get the tasks done as you have evidence it betters your mood and efficiency. Just thought it might be worth googling if you’re interested 🙂
Motivation is a myth. Of course we are motivated to do what is good for us, but our habits are dragging us down. So it is all about replacing bad habits with good ones. It is hard and you do it one by one.
Your first point is so important; finding happiness wherever you are in the moment is critical for mental health. I have been telling my children this truth for 27 years. 🖤
Yeah… It’s really weird, but both times that I have successfully lost weight, it has come after a moment of just really feeling happy and content where I was in life, even though I knew I wanted to change some things and be better.
"There will be days you look in the mirror and not like what you see." And now i'm fighting back the tears. I have literally never felt beautiful in my entire life (i'm 48...). Even on my wedding day i couldn't see myself as beautiful. Even though i thought my dress and hair and makeup were all beautiful, i felt like i was wearing someone else's dress, my hair was not mine but a wig, and my makeup looked too glamorous to be wasted on me. I felt like an imposter, like all of those gorgeous things were not meant for me. UGH...
Wow.. A really saw myself excatly the same as you on my wedding day. Isnt it sad how we disgreace our selves but we would be kind to complete stranger and never told them they are ugly.. I wish you the best on your life journey and that you will notice your beauty🙏❤️
I think we are taught to be overly self critical. It sounds like you looked amazing on your wedding day and your minds eye couldn't relate to how different it made you look. If you can make a guy look like a sex goddess with hair and make up, you can make a person look like a model with make up. But it's not photo shopped. I wish I was that good with make up, I can't make myself look any better 🙃 Outer beauty is superficial anyway, it's what's inside that matters, what's inside is where the beauty lies
There are a lot of people out there begging and wishing to be like you! Be grateful to God and tell your self how you are beautiful because you are beautiful 😍
Hey Viktoria, “ do you talk to others ,in the same way you talk to you yourself?” I think about is a lot and even people who weren’t that respectful towards me ,I’ve still treated them with basic respect, then why do I deserve any less? This has helped me, I hope it helps you too.
What's wrong with me??? I'm the opposite of a people pleaser. As soon as people comment on my progress, I stop. It annoys me when people notice me. Weird, huh? Greetings to the other Lora in this comment section? Lora's are rare.
It's sooo much about the journey! I almost feel like saying f* the destination lol. I'm currently lifting and losing 20kg from having my 3rd baby. And it's a huge mental battle trying not to think about the destination. This is why journalling and goals unrelated to my 20kg weight loss is so important. It takes the focus away from the "destination" which is forever changing. Kind of mad but true!
To the point that you touched on around the 12 minute mark - I’ve only recently learned about the changes and fluctuations in our appetite, strength and endurance throughout our cycle and it’s been such an eye opener for me. I used to get so incredibly frustrated because of how physically weak I felt (and still feel) in certain phases of my cycle, I would get on my mat to do a workout and not have any idea why I struggled so much to do something I did easily a week previous. Learning more about my biology and the hormonal changes my body goes through has put so much in perspective for me when it comes to optimising fitness and exercise. I highly encourage anyone who experiences a cycle to look deeper into the subject, particularly if you feel at all how I felt! It’s truly validating.
I'm relaxing in my chair enjoying the beautiful morning while listening to your heartful sharing and I can't be more grateful...thank you, Lucy! Have a lovely week! :)
You share with us beyond the regular calories, strength training, keto,..blah blah stuff. The process is more important and it's interesting to hear from you. Thank you so much !!. Love from India.
Thank you for touching on all of these different subjects on how many women evaluate their bodies. Up until recently I have been overly critical and have had many dark days when I have looked into the mirror and simply was not happy with how I looked. It gives me great comfort to know that I am not alone in my struggle to be at peace with my body
Wonderful tips! My BEST advice for weight loss is if you are someone who is dependent on booze - quit alcohol. Your body and all other areas of your life will improve too.
gosh shes so amazing. her words are so very inspiring. i hv been trying to lose my wt since so many months and i see no difference. but thx to lucy for this video. i have started loving u and your channel😍. YOU ARE THE MOST HONEST FITNESS TRAINER I HAVE EVER SEEN. Thx for motivating......🥰 Love Aryaa
A really awesome video! You have laid out what I battle with on a regular basis, yet I continue to work out because it actually makes me feel good. Thanks again.
So so excited for your podcast! I would love a mix of solo episodes and interviews; I literally re-watch and re-listen to your videos as a sort of affirmation (when there isn't a new video of course!). It a source of encouragement and kind reminders that I am doing the right thing, trusting the process, and pushing on even without motivation. Looking forward to all the things you have planned!
Wow you are so cheerful, happy, and smiling! Just looking at you puts people into a good mood. Great video with great advice! Thank you for uploading, keep up the good work!
Lucy, you are such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your honesty, wisdom and encouragement. If you are ever having one of those moments where you get discouraged and don’t know why you’re doing any of this, please know that seeing this video this morning - a year after you posted this- made my day. ❤
I agree that making happiness the outcome of a weight loss goal could lead to anti climax or disappointment when you reach that goal. However, I was in the obese category and it was urgent for me to get back in the normal weight range, especially with covid looming. I think the other way around, although it's the same. I won't be even remotely happy until I get down to 73 kg. I am glad I'm 76 kg rather than 81kg where I started on my latest diet, or 86kg which was my highest. That doesn't matter though, because I'm still over weight, I still look like a bag of potatoes when I dress up, I don't look good in my clothes and I can't stand it. I know being say 65kg isn't going to make my life better emotionally, that's a seperate thing, but just being able to wear clothes and look good in them will make a big difference to how I feel about myself. I'd like to be able to just plod along with small lifestyle choices and slowly lose weight, but right now I can't afford to be so lax, that's how I drifted up to 81kg this last time. Anyway, you look great, healthy and fit and you have an up beat attitude, so it surprises me that you would worry about people pleasing. Personally I think it's enough to just be ourselves, either people like us or they don't, I prefer people to be authentic. I'm prickly round the edges, so I don't make friends at all, that's who I am. I think some of the grumpiness is due to the weight. I see it in the mirror every day, I don't like what I see.
I totally agree with you about not depending on others for encouragement or help, but i have been struggling with something sort of related to that. I do not expect people to gush over me or my progress, but i get very discouraged because i have a goal of losing 60 pounds, and i've managed to lose 20 so far. (Google tells me that's 27.2 kg and 9.07 kg, respectively) The problem is, even with this significant (at least in my opinion it is significant) amount of weight loss, i do not look any different. My clothes don't even feel looser. I simply can not understand how a third of my goal is achieved and it has made no difference at all in my appearance. It is really disheartening, and honestly it often makes me want to just give up. It has taken me 6 months to get this far, and so it's not been easy, and sometimes it just feels like working so hard at something is pointless.
Look up the paper towel effect - the smaller you get, the more noticeable the changes will be. Also, take progress pictures because your eyes will lie to you. In the meantime, you are doing great and should be extremely proud.
You got this, this is the part in people’s journeys where they give up. Don’t give up keep pushing and when you hit the 60 lb weight loss you will be so happy you kept going.
I’m doing a program I’m at day 10 and there is a hiit workout set for today. I’ve been feeling AMAZING and felt so awesome after the last hiit session. The difference is this today I don’t have a kettlebell and two exercises call for a kettle bell. (Part of me is saying 😠 why am I so shit at this I set a goal and now I’m ready to chuck it all in the bin) I wish my brain didn’t do that. Instead of trying to do a barbell swing and do a half arse workout-I’m going to do high knees. As long as my heart rate is up and I get sweaty and push myself it really won’t make much difference.
Thanks for this lovely video. I’m trying not to give up, but how do you find motivation when you don’t think you’re worthy of doing something good for yourself?
And I too made the assumption, that someone who looks like you & has put all the work in, would be free of those cognitive distortions. To hear that it's not the case, hits hard. But then I may as well carry on regardless. Thank you Lucy 👍
Honestly when my motivation wanes, which is all the time, starting with your videos as a kind of podcast every day just brings it right up! So thanks :)
All very valuable advice, thank you so much for sharing :) and for remembering your starting days still. Would you have anything to recommend to someone who keeps self-sabotaging because they find it difficult to justify doing something good for themselves?
Ad the don't expect support - I have a similar weight loss like you behind me (ok, now I have gained with the current situation and a stressfull period, but not all of the original weight, and getting back on track and am happy that I came across your channel). My experience with some people was remarks like: But with the weight loss, your boobs are smaller - from women with boobs anyways smaller than I still had after the loss and whilst I was greatful that I got rid of pain that even with pills was just bearable When people asked how I achieved the loss, their answer was at times - but I want to also live (meaning get all the beers and food I want, not workout and still be slim and fit) Also there was a lot of "encouraging" to skip workouts, which was extremely annoying and difficult to explain that it is actually fun for me to go to the gym. I personally found this really draining and annoying to put up with. And I want to say big thanks for addressing stuff like loose skin and all the "downsided" that rarely anyone talks about.
Thaaank you for this video! I completely relate with the conclusions you drove from experiences you went through (also struggling with the need for external feedback to assess my own personal value) and it was really nice to see all these topics brought up in a single video. A podcast would be sooo lovely!
Lucy this is such great content! You really got to the deep down major points that we all think about and this is so helpful! I like that it's about all of life stuff..not just weight loss. Thank you so much!
I would love your advice, I feel so bad because I have been eating really well, even gave up sugar and soda for the most part however I have just binge ate a big bar of chocolate and biscuits because I was hungry and emotional, I'm really struggling to not be hungry and starve myself, but I also struggle with binge eating 😔 any advice? Thanks, I love your videos 💛
YES. I've learned to validate myself thank goodness. In regards to friends and family. I have a mom who is diabetic and my little brother is on the way. I've been telling them to eat healthier in the past year and just gave up. I figured I would lead by example. Once they started seeing me lose weight (about a month ago) they've started to eat healthier and exercise. Nothing verbal has been said. I guess nothing needs to be said haha :D
My health and weight loss journey is a bit of an odd one. For a decade of my life I had atypical anorexia and was constantly in and out of treatment. Relapsing and losing a ton of weight then getting tossed into treatment and gaining double, just gradually increasing my weight over time. By the time I was 22 I was 210 pounds at 5’2, even more full of hate for my body now that my hate for my body felt reinforced by society, and nowhere near recovered. Starving during the day and eating a days worth of calories in an hour. Then one day last November something clicked. I don’t know what. But I decided to track my macros and eat with the intention of fueling myself and very slowly and sustainably losing weight. I probably doubled my protein intake and started eating regularly in normal portions. For the first few weeks of this, I felt so good I wasn’t sure if I was having a manic episode. But I wasn’t. I was just feeding myself properly for the first time in my life. I’ve been cut cycling (15-20% cut for 3-4 weeks then 1 week at maintenance to maintain the integrity of my metabolism) on and off (some off periods due to burnout or extreme stress) since then, and I’ve lost 25 pounds. I’ve got about 20-30 pounds to go until I’m at my personal ideal (150-160, I have naturally high muscle mass). I think it’s important to emphasize that it’s okay to take breaks. It’s okay to just eat at maintenance for a bit if you mentally or physically can’t handle another thing. The world won’t end. You can always go back when you’re ready. This isn’t a race. Do I wish I was at my goal weight by now? Yes. But that’s not what I was able to do while maintaining sanity and health. So that’s okay. I’m proud of myself for being able to engage in nutrition and health with the intention of weight loss in a (usually) healthy way. I have friends who keep me in check and not obsessive. This may not be recovery the way Instagram pages and even treatment centers want, and I wouldnt even recommend it for most people- but the important thing is that recovery is YOUR journey. There is no professional, recovered person, or anyone else who can tell you what recovery looks like for you. So take charge of your own narrative, while making sure that you’re not deceiving yourself
Action precedes motivation. I used this phrase to get up at five in the morning to run 5 miles. My simple goal was just to put my running shoes on and take one step on the pavement. The rest took care of itself.
Your fitness and health journey totally resonate with mine! I am so new to this "game" and just started a blog to share my journey towards ageing marvellously. My latest post is on finding your motivations and my views on online discussion on fitness culture that I find troubling. What you said on this post is so on point with my thoughts. I'm going to share your channel because more women need to hear this. (Btw, can we friends? ;))
FYI. Don’t start a million new things. Focus on one thing until you master it and then can start handing stuff off on employees of some sort. THEN take on new stuff. Nobody has a million hours in the day and you’ll quickly wear yourself out and get burnt out Good luck
"No" is a complete sentence. Say no more often. " Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm busy that day..." " I adore your kitties but unfortunately I won't be able to watch them while you're on vacation..."
Joy is Christ. The fruit of the Spirit is not dependent on circumstances. That's first. I will say that healthy habits have helped me to be a generally happier person more in tune with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said to love your neighbor AS yourself. Taking good care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually allows us to do the work He plans for us and to care for others from a place of abundance rather than deprivation. The secular self help books and diet industry encourage us to make our bodies our gods rather than God's gift to be used to glorify him. 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
I was once told, in a work training course, that motivation is about having a “motive for action”. At the time I thought that was brilliant, but as time went on I still struggled with motivation even when I had a good motive to act. Sometimes it works, but it’s good to know that actually sometimes we will need to push ourselves to act first and then the motivation follows afterwards.
I’m going through counselling and they’ve told me to use behavioural activation.
It means doing the act not waiting until you feel like doing it.
You rate your mood before and after 1-5 and after doing it repetitively you want to get the tasks done as you have evidence it betters your mood and efficiency. Just thought it might be worth googling if you’re interested 🙂
Motivation is a myth. Of course we are motivated to do what is good for us, but our habits are dragging us down. So it is all about replacing bad habits with good ones. It is hard and you do it one by one.
So true !
You should check out what David Goggins thinks about motivation.
@@Lizabeth2222 Thanks for that, I've not heard that before but it makes sense.
Your first point is so important; finding happiness wherever you are in the moment is critical for mental health. I have been telling my children this truth for 27 years. 🖤
Yeah… It’s really weird, but both times that I have successfully lost weight, it has come after a moment of just really feeling happy and content where I was in life, even though I knew I wanted to change some things and be better.
"There will be days you look in the mirror and not like what you see." And now i'm fighting back the tears. I have literally never felt beautiful in my entire life (i'm 48...). Even on my wedding day i couldn't see myself as beautiful. Even though i thought my dress and hair and makeup were all beautiful, i felt like i was wearing someone else's dress, my hair was not mine but a wig, and my makeup looked too glamorous to be wasted on me. I felt like an imposter, like all of those gorgeous things were not meant for me. UGH...
Wow.. A really saw myself excatly the same as you on my wedding day. Isnt it sad how we disgreace our selves but we would be kind to complete stranger and never told them they are ugly..
I wish you the best on your life journey and that you will notice your beauty🙏❤️
I think we are taught to be overly self critical. It sounds like you looked amazing on your wedding day and your minds eye couldn't relate to how different it made you look. If you can make a guy look like a sex goddess with hair and make up, you can make a person look like a model with make up. But it's not photo shopped. I wish I was that good with make up, I can't make myself look any better 🙃
Outer beauty is superficial anyway, it's what's inside that matters, what's inside is where the beauty lies
There are a lot of people out there begging and wishing to be like you! Be grateful to God and tell your self how you are beautiful because you are beautiful 😍
💜💜💜- You are beautiful
Hey Viktoria, “ do you talk to others ,in the same way you talk to you yourself?” I think about is a lot and even people who weren’t that respectful towards me ,I’ve still treated them with basic respect, then why do I deserve any less? This has helped me, I hope it helps you too.
What's wrong with me??? I'm the opposite of a people pleaser. As soon as people comment on my progress, I stop. It annoys me when people notice me. Weird, huh? Greetings to the other Lora in this comment section? Lora's are rare.
Get Melody Beatty's book,
" codependent no more." See how that works for you
OMG SAMEEEEE
It's sooo much about the journey! I almost feel like saying f* the destination lol. I'm currently lifting and losing 20kg from having my 3rd baby. And it's a huge mental battle trying not to think about the destination. This is why journalling and goals unrelated to my 20kg weight loss is so important. It takes the focus away from the "destination" which is forever changing. Kind of mad but true!
To the point that you touched on around the 12 minute mark - I’ve only recently learned about the changes and fluctuations in our appetite, strength and endurance throughout our cycle and it’s been such an eye opener for me. I used to get so incredibly frustrated because of how physically weak I felt (and still feel) in certain phases of my cycle, I would get on my mat to do a workout and not have any idea why I struggled so much to do something I did easily a week previous. Learning more about my biology and the hormonal changes my body goes through has put so much in perspective for me when it comes to optimising fitness and exercise. I highly encourage anyone who experiences a cycle to look deeper into the subject, particularly if you feel at all how I felt! It’s truly validating.
I'm relaxing in my chair enjoying the beautiful morning while listening to your heartful sharing and I can't be more grateful...thank you, Lucy! Have a lovely week! :)
You share with us beyond the regular calories, strength training, keto,..blah blah stuff. The process is more important and it's interesting to hear from you. Thank you so much !!. Love from India.
Got on a treadmill today after years of being a bum and what a first video to watch whilst doing my first fast paced walk ❤️
Thank you for touching on all of these different subjects on how many women evaluate their bodies. Up until recently I have been overly critical and have had many dark days when I have looked into the mirror and simply was not happy with how I looked. It gives me great comfort to know that I am not alone in my struggle to be at peace with my body
Wonderful tips! My BEST advice for weight loss is if you are someone who is dependent on booze - quit alcohol. Your body and all other areas of your life will improve too.
gosh shes so amazing. her words are so very inspiring. i hv been trying to lose my wt since so many months and i see no difference. but thx to lucy for this video. i have started loving u and your channel😍. YOU ARE THE MOST HONEST FITNESS TRAINER I HAVE EVER SEEN. Thx for motivating......🥰
Love
Aryaa
Hi, I'm American and here, squash is a vegetable/gourd. What do you mean about squash is in your water?
I wondered the same thing. 🤔
Squash in the UK is juice drink concentrate. It comes in a big bottle and you water it down to make it drinkable.
A really awesome video! You have laid out what I battle with on a regular basis, yet I continue to work out because it actually makes me feel good. Thanks again.
Oh I would love a podcast!!! I‘ve listened to the two you‘re in and enjoyed them so much and thought that I need a Lucy Podcast. 🌸✨
So so excited for your podcast! I would love a mix of solo episodes and interviews; I literally re-watch and re-listen to your videos as a sort of affirmation (when there isn't a new video of course!). It a source of encouragement and kind reminders that I am doing the right thing, trusting the process, and pushing on even without motivation. Looking forward to all the things you have planned!
Lost two stones in 10 weeks thanks to a lot of motivation, advice and tips from videos like yours so thanks for all your efforts
Wow you are so cheerful, happy, and smiling! Just looking at you puts people into a good mood.
Great video with great advice!
Thank you for uploading, keep up the good work!
Lucy, you are such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your honesty, wisdom and encouragement. If you are ever having one of those moments where you get discouraged and don’t know why you’re doing any of this, please know that seeing this video this morning - a year after you posted this- made my day. ❤
I'm so happy that I found this channel
I agree that making happiness the outcome of a weight loss goal could lead to anti climax or disappointment when you reach that goal. However, I was in the obese category and it was urgent for me to get back in the normal weight range, especially with covid looming.
I think the other way around, although it's the same. I won't be even remotely happy until I get down to 73 kg. I am glad I'm 76 kg rather than 81kg where I started on my latest diet, or 86kg which was my highest. That doesn't matter though, because I'm still over weight, I still look like a bag of potatoes when I dress up, I don't look good in my clothes and I can't stand it.
I know being say 65kg isn't going to make my life better emotionally, that's a seperate thing, but just being able to wear clothes and look good in them will make a big difference to how I feel about myself.
I'd like to be able to just plod along with small lifestyle choices and slowly lose weight, but right now I can't afford to be so lax, that's how I drifted up to 81kg this last time.
Anyway, you look great, healthy and fit and you have an up beat attitude, so it surprises me that you would worry about people pleasing. Personally I think it's enough to just be ourselves, either people like us or they don't, I prefer people to be authentic.
I'm prickly round the edges, so I don't make friends at all, that's who I am. I think some of the grumpiness is due to the weight. I see it in the mirror every day, I don't like what I see.
I totally agree with you about not depending on others for encouragement or help, but i have been struggling with something sort of related to that. I do not expect people to gush over me or my progress, but i get very discouraged because i have a goal of losing 60 pounds, and i've managed to lose 20 so far. (Google tells me that's 27.2 kg and 9.07 kg, respectively) The problem is, even with this significant (at least in my opinion it is significant) amount of weight loss, i do not look any different. My clothes don't even feel looser. I simply can not understand how a third of my goal is achieved and it has made no difference at all in my appearance. It is really disheartening, and honestly it often makes me want to just give up. It has taken me 6 months to get this far, and so it's not been easy, and sometimes it just feels like working so hard at something is pointless.
Look up the paper towel effect - the smaller you get, the more noticeable the changes will be. Also, take progress pictures because your eyes will lie to you. In the meantime, you are doing great and should be extremely proud.
You got this, this is the part in people’s journeys where they give up. Don’t give up keep pushing and when you hit the 60 lb weight loss you will be so happy you kept going.
I’m doing a program I’m at day 10 and there is a hiit workout set for today. I’ve been feeling AMAZING and felt so awesome after the last hiit session. The difference is this today I don’t have a kettlebell and two exercises call for a kettle bell. (Part of me is saying 😠 why am I so shit at this I set a goal and now I’m ready to chuck it all in the bin) I wish my brain didn’t do that. Instead of trying to do a barbell swing and do a half arse workout-I’m going to do high knees. As long as my heart rate is up and I get sweaty and push myself it really won’t make much difference.
i listened to 1 of the podcast u where on now just have to listen to the other one. really enjoyed it lol.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! X
Hi, the link to the pizza dough recipe is broken. Any chance you could do a quick summary? 🙂
Thanks for this lovely video. I’m trying not to give up, but how do you find motivation when you don’t think you’re worthy of doing something good for yourself?
I recommend you look into self compassion, it can help you overcome self criticism and self loathing
And I too made the assumption, that someone who looks like you & has put all the work in, would be free of those cognitive distortions. To hear that it's not the case, hits hard. But then I may as well carry on regardless. Thank you Lucy 👍
Honestly when my motivation wanes, which is all the time, starting with your videos as a kind of podcast every day just brings it right up! So thanks :)
All very valuable advice, thank you so much for sharing :) and for remembering your starting days still. Would you have anything to recommend to someone who keeps self-sabotaging because they find it difficult to justify doing something good for themselves?
i cant believe u played blurry. one of the saddest and most meaningful songs from my teenage years. x
Ad the don't expect support - I have a similar weight loss like you behind me (ok, now I have gained with the current situation and a stressfull period, but not all of the original weight, and getting back on track and am happy that I came across your channel). My experience with some people was remarks like:
But with the weight loss, your boobs are smaller - from women with boobs anyways smaller than I still had after the loss and whilst I was greatful that I got rid of pain that even with pills was just bearable
When people asked how I achieved the loss, their answer was at times - but I want to also live (meaning get all the beers and food I want, not workout and still be slim and fit)
Also there was a lot of "encouraging" to skip workouts, which was extremely annoying and difficult to explain that it is actually fun for me to go to the gym.
I personally found this really draining and annoying to put up with.
And I want to say big thanks for addressing stuff like loose skin and all the "downsided" that rarely anyone talks about.
Thaaank you for this video! I completely relate with the conclusions you drove from experiences you went through (also struggling with the need for external feedback to assess my own personal value) and it was really nice to see all these topics brought up in a single video. A podcast would be sooo lovely!
Lucy this is such great content! You really got to the deep down major points that we all think about and this is so helpful! I like that it's about all of life stuff..not just weight loss. Thank you so much!
I would love your advice, I feel so bad because I have been eating really well, even gave up sugar and soda for the most part however I have just binge ate a big bar of chocolate and biscuits because I was hungry and emotional, I'm really struggling to not be hungry and starve myself, but I also struggle with binge eating 😔 any advice? Thanks, I love your videos 💛
Omg. This is me. Especially wcovid stress and stuck at home surrounded by food.😭
Videos from Jason Fung helped me a lot for Sugar cravings
Omg puddle of mudd! Haven’t heard them in forever one of my favourite songs growing up!
YES. I've learned to validate myself thank goodness. In regards to friends and family. I have a mom who is diabetic and my little brother is on the way. I've been telling them to eat healthier in the past year and just gave up. I figured I would lead by example. Once they started seeing me lose weight (about a month ago) they've started to eat healthier and exercise. Nothing verbal has been said. I guess nothing needs to be said haha :D
Thank you Miss Lismore and congratulations for your continually progression in this thing called "life" .
This was such a great video to watch first thing in the morning
Love your points 😃. I know we can never feel our way to act- we can only act our way to feel. Motivation sometimes come after the work
THANK YOU! You're so sweet, luminous and the message behind your words was pure gold!
Love you input, feel like you really said some things that are obvious but never told. Great energy 🌈🌈🌈
Amazing content ! I was so happy to see there was a new video 😄 You are sooooo inspiring. Merci !
😍😍😍🙈🙈🙈 thank you so much 🥰 for inspiring me to learn fitness my goal is same as yours losing 30 kgs 🙈🙈🙈
❤️❤️
I related to her words so much, by the end of the video, I was in tears. :')
My health and weight loss journey is a bit of an odd one. For a decade of my life I had atypical anorexia and was constantly in and out of treatment. Relapsing and losing a ton of weight then getting tossed into treatment and gaining double, just gradually increasing my weight over time. By the time I was 22 I was 210 pounds at 5’2, even more full of hate for my body now that my hate for my body felt reinforced by society, and nowhere near recovered. Starving during the day and eating a days worth of calories in an hour.
Then one day last November something clicked. I don’t know what. But I decided to track my macros and eat with the intention of fueling myself and very slowly and sustainably losing weight. I probably doubled my protein intake and started eating regularly in normal portions. For the first few weeks of this, I felt so good I wasn’t sure if I was having a manic episode. But I wasn’t. I was just feeding myself properly for the first time in my life.
I’ve been cut cycling (15-20% cut for 3-4 weeks then 1 week at maintenance to maintain the integrity of my metabolism) on and off (some off periods due to burnout or extreme stress) since then, and I’ve lost 25 pounds. I’ve got about 20-30 pounds to go until I’m at my personal ideal (150-160, I have naturally high muscle mass). I think it’s important to emphasize that it’s okay to take breaks. It’s okay to just eat at maintenance for a bit if you mentally or physically can’t handle another thing. The world won’t end. You can always go back when you’re ready. This isn’t a race. Do I wish I was at my goal weight by now? Yes. But that’s not what I was able to do while maintaining sanity and health. So that’s okay.
I’m proud of myself for being able to engage in nutrition and health with the intention of weight loss in a (usually) healthy way. I have friends who keep me in check and not obsessive. This may not be recovery the way Instagram pages and even treatment centers want, and I wouldnt even recommend it for most people- but the important thing is that recovery is YOUR journey. There is no professional, recovered person, or anyone else who can tell you what recovery looks like for you. So take charge of your own narrative, while making sure that you’re not deceiving yourself
Wow, I love these advices so much. Thank you!
Action precedes motivation. I used this phrase to get up at five in the morning to run 5 miles. My simple goal was just to put my running shoes on and take one step on the pavement. The rest took care of itself.
We're defo soul sisters Lucy! ✨ Love your work home girl! Keep sharing your epicness! 🤍🤍🤍
Do you have any books you recommend on mind set? Thank you
Pizza dough link not working. Love your videos
This was really a lot relatable and extremely helpful. Thank you so much for making this video..love you a lot💖
Beautiful.... not only outside but from inside too ❤️❤️
The link for the pizza dough isn’t working 🤷🏼♀️
Would love to know where did you learn nutrition from? I'm looking into one as well. Thanks for putting amazing content out there :)
Your fitness and health journey totally resonate with mine! I am so new to this "game" and just started a blog to share my journey towards ageing marvellously. My latest post is on finding your motivations and my views on online discussion on fitness culture that I find troubling. What you said on this post is so on point with my thoughts. I'm going to share your channel because more women need to hear this. (Btw, can we friends? ;))
FYI. Don’t start a million new things. Focus on one thing until you master it and then can start handing stuff off on employees of some sort. THEN take on new stuff. Nobody has a million hours in the day and you’ll quickly wear yourself out and get burnt out
Good luck
Blurry! I thought no one listened to that anymore ☺️
Very nice said. Thank you!
Thank you, this has been very helpful x
Which brand is your black active wear?
I am a people pleasure too and i hate that and it is just a reflex not planned or anything
Suggestions???
"No" is a complete sentence. Say no more often.
" Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm busy that day..."
" I adore your kitties but unfortunately I won't be able to watch them while you're on vacation..."
Love the sound advice!!
felt like i just needed this
These are actually really good tips 👌👏🙌
Thank you for this video so much 🙏🏼
Can you put i n the description pizza recipe because link is no more valid😉🌷
Thank you 😊
you're just amazing!
Great tips. Love your cactus
Exactly what I needed today 🥰
Aww yay ❤️
I think you are awesome, keep up the great content!!
I'm just starting to weight loss journey got any advice please
Just fucken DO IT!!!! lol Love your video xo
Hi I came across you clog by chance. Yes affirmation from others is like a drug sometimes. I agree with your tips
You are so sweet❤️
Puddle of Mud 😊 good choice 👏
Joy is Christ. The fruit of the Spirit is not dependent on circumstances. That's first. I will say that healthy habits have helped me to be a generally happier person more in tune with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said to love your neighbor AS yourself. Taking good care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually allows us to do the work He plans for us and to care for others from a place of abundance rather than deprivation. The secular self help books and diet industry encourage us to make our bodies our gods rather than God's gift to be used to glorify him. 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
you lost me at donuts 😏.
Did you say... be ANALYTICAL???? 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
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Why can’t people just get to the point? 😂❤️