How I Handled "The Middle" of Weight Loss - Getting Through The Toughest Part | Half of Carla
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- How I Handled "The Middle" of Weight Loss - Getting Through The Toughest Part | Half of Carla
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The middle of weight loss is the biggest B**ch there is. It's a marathon for sure and can be so tiring to try and get through. It's often where people will quit, myself included on every other try. In today's video I chat to you about how I tackled the middle of weight loss, some mindset shifts that I needed in order to get me to my goal weight.
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As always I am not a medical professional/therapist and you should always seek medical advice prior to making changes to your diet. The content of this video is my experience only and in no way should be a replacement for professional advice.
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1.) Be aware the journey is finite
2.) Know your why's (and write them down)
3.) Break down the main goal into tiny little goals (and reward yourself when meeting the goal)
4.) Stop comparing yourself to others
5.) You cannot control the outcome or output, you can only control the input (how often do I walk, how many calories do I put in etc)
6.) It's not about motivation, it's about consistency (motivation will lack in the middle)
7.) Look for inspiration and don't fall into the comparison trap (unfollow channels that make you feel negative)
8.) Pick up a routine you can stick to
9.) It's OK and valid to feel upset / to feel any emotion
So insightful and well explained, thank you for that!!
Thanks for the notes. These are excellent(and so is Carla). I’m gonna write these down.❤❤❤❤❤
Thang you! Vid sooooo long
I just listened to Mel Robbins Ted talk about "How to get everything you've ever wanted in life" and the basis of it, is "FORCING YOURSELF TO DO ALL THE CRAP YOU know you should, but DON'T FEEL LIKE DOING."
Carla, I really appreciate you talking about the "middle." No one ever seems to talk about that part of the journey. Great video! ❤️👄
The middle is so hard....I'm always derailed by the middle. Hearing you say "it's finite...it's not forever" felt like a huge relief. I never thought about it like that.
Just in case “it’s not forever” doesn’t work for you, as it wasn’t always enough for me, I told myself “it’s for as long as you make it take” and that picked me up when finite wasn’t sating my brain
"Once you get to great, you never have to lose weight again." THAT's gone into my notebook! I'm in the horrible middle bit and came here hoping to get remotivated, and this has helped so much! Thank you! ❤
I'm 40 pounds away from my 70 pound goal weight loss and it's taking longer than I anticipated, and I been on a plateu for 3 months . Thank you for motivating me to keep going
Make sure you keep a good daily journal. It'll really help you with those dreaded plateaus.
Make sure your logging everything you eat
It’s ok to maintain for a time. As long as you don’t give up. Sometimes the mind& body need to catch up.
Honestly I think it’s good to plateau for a bit I feel like it licks that weight in as your base before you keep moving down
So you’ve already list 30lbs. Now you have less to lose so your body will take time to adjust. You are doing brilliantly keep going you will get there. One thing is guaranteed…… if you give up now you won’t ! 💪🏻Keep strong
Never thought about it this way. Even though I don't feel like working, I show up everyday to my job. Same thing with weightloss. Brilliant, Carla ✨
I agree...every day we show up to work and do a few things we don't like......so every two weeks we get a pay out! Just like the weight loss. I love the analogy!
I’ve lost 85 lbs and still have 40 to go. I want to say thank you for this video because I felt like I was alone. I’m so close but still far. People have started treating me differently, still feel like I’m 270 lbs. I haven’t been under 200 since middle school. This is so weird.
Omg same!!! I’ve lost about 82 pounds (293 > 211) and I’m starting to feel this way too. I want to lose around 30lbs more, but I feel like it’s rapidly slowed down the last couple months and I can feel my enthusiasm dissipating. Remembering the “why” of it all is a good motivator though. Best of luck to you!
I’ve never seen a video talking about the “middle” before so thank you for addressing this. I’m at the beginning of my journey (again). One thing I would add is celebrating the NSVs. My sister has lost 60ish pounds so far and tells me that those moments mean so much; being able to cross your legs, wrapping a towel around you, etc. ❤👄
They are the best part because they represent the actual loss, otherwise it’s just a number but the nsv shows you what your hard work represents cxx
What does NSV stand for? 🙈
@@Bambisgf77 non scale victory xx
I've been in the middle SO many times. My trick to pass the middle was blue jeans. When I was a size 24 I brought 1 pair that was a size 22. I took a video of myself once a week until I could fit them. Then I brought a size 20, then 18 , and so on until I reached my goal. Weight loss isn't easy, but it is doable once you find out what works for you. 💕
I am in the middle right now. I started at 387lbs and I weight 296 lbs right now. I break it down to smaller goals.My most recent goal was to weigh under 300lbs. So I bought myself some cute spring PJs when I reached that goal.
This made me think of my why..
To lower my cancer risk
Live longer for my girls
Be confident and comfortable in my body
For physical energy
Mental health
💙 hope this helps someone
It does...Almost as if I wrote it myself ❤
It does. It's a reminder.
This clicked for me, you’re right about weight being a temporary struggle. I am so tired of this journey, i’m ready to finally cross the finish line and move on with my life. Thank you for the reminder ❤
I started at 182. Over 8 months Ive slowly lost 20 pounds. I'm at 162. My first goal is 155. And my second goal is 130.
I do weight lifting and been at a calorie deficit and then go back to maintenance and then go back into my deficit. I look soooo much better. I'm so proud of myself. Though I feel little discouraged because I seen a drastic change but now I'm use to my new body. And the new excitement of changes and new habits are over because it's all normal part of my life now. Just like brushing my teeth and showering is normal for everyone else.
I am 80 lbs down and have 40 lbs to go. I appreciate this video so much. Thank you.
And I am down 40 lbs and have 80 more to go. Best of luck on your journey!
Me too! How did you do?
I've always had trouble losing weight through the winter but I'm definitely in THE MIDDLE I've lost 70lbs so far with 80 more to go and this is one hell of a plateau. I'm back down toy middle school weight which is amazing (I've always been a big kid) but now here I am ready to achieve the figure ive always wanted and this is the first weight loss TH-camr I've found that is actually real and not trying to shove products down our throats or ngo overboard with the click bait and unrealistic promises. Thank you Carla for everything you do and please don't ever stop. We need your help and it's easy to see that YOU GET IT!!!
Thank you so much!! You have done amazing so far, never forget that xx
I am in the middle right now. I’ve lost 10kg and still have about 10-13kg to go. But for a month now the scale won’t budge and my mental health took a nosedive. Never in my life have I felt so self conscious. This is my 4th weight loss attempt and even five years ago at almost 100kg I had a better body image than now at 83kg. My negative self talk just got worse and worse. I am envious of my friends because they achieve their goals and I do not. I hate that I can no longer celebrate with them. And I have started to ask myself if the goal is even worth it if I am hating myself so much now. Two days ago I decided to look up on youtube if anybody else is experiencing the same problems and I found you. You are describing it so perfectly and you have reminded me of my own strength and shown me that I can pull myself out of that hole I've dug myself into. Thank You! ❤👄
The middle is a b*tch but I won't quit this time. I'll get to a point where I won't have to lose weight again ❤
Thank you for the video!!
Thank you posting this, l needed to see this.
❤ I’m in the middle … for the 9,999,999th time … but this time feels different and I’ve had more success. Life is trying me from so many angles, but this time I’m gonna methodically stay in the middle instead of reversing back and making this journey even harder for me. Thanks for acknowledging the dreaded middle and providing some MOTIVATION. Here from April Lauren’s YT channel.
Awe welcome Laura xx
For me, acknowledging that I will never have to stop monitoring my eating has helped somewhat. Since I'm short, I'll never be able to completely just overindulge and stop keeping an eye on my meals (other than treats or events). Knowing that this isn't temporary has actually helped me focus on long term changes and habits, rather than thinking it's just a diet that will go away someday.
I am deeply in the middle of a journey to lose a tremendous amount of weight and I am indeed on the struggle bus. This video came to me at the perfect time and I am so grateful.
I'm struggling in the middle now. I'm down 45 pounds, but still have 100 to go. Thanks so much for your encouragement. ❤😘
How are you doing now?
@@uitninonstuin I'm down 78! Still in the middle, but I'm getting there!
@@kristinanne6534 I love it!!! I don’t know you but I am so proud of you!!!
@@uitninonstuin Thank you so much!!! It's so rare to meet someone nice and supportive in a TH-cam message! Are you on a weight loss journey as well?
@@kristinanne6534 I am surprised that’s rare! We should all be supporting of eachother! ❤️ you are doing an incredible job… I am just starting in my journey and its just a little one - I gained about 10 kilo’s after I got married 🙈 but I find it VERY hard to stay consistent… I have never had any issues with my weight so this is new, lol!! These video’s really help me!
This is one of the best videos on TH-cam in my opinion. I began my weight loss in August 2023 and I've lost 30 pounds. I have about 40-50 more to go. But the past 3 months have been such a struggle because I've been stuck, and not for a lack of trying. I just couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. I got burnt out. But I keep telling myself that as long as I've still maintained my loss, I'm not starting over, I'm still in "The Middle." I've been rewatching this video over and over this month and it's helping me keep trying, even when I want to quit. Thank you Carla. ❤
Same here. 70 pounds gone and 56-60 yet to go. Dealing with the fears and anxieties of losing the rest. There are many good reasons to keep going.
My concern about viewing weight loss as a finite state is that some people might take that to mean that once you get to your goal you can go back to your old ways. I prefer to look at it as a lifestyle I can live with even when I get to maintenance. When I get to the middle ( or a stall) I think that this is what maintenance will look like.
I think the reason that the odds are stacked up against us to regain the weight after weight loss is that people don't address the habits/reasons why they became overweight and in turn white knuckle it through weight loss. Absolutely, I agree that it's a lifestyle change and by addressing those habits, you'll be able to life your life again in maintenance.
I was going to state this sentiment. As we go down in weight gradually our calorie needs will lower as well and eventually it all events out into maintenance. I never had a "finite" situation that you described. I just got used to eating less and less in the process. I have maintained about 40% of my weight loss for over 10 years, but having to re-lose a big chunk of it again unfortunately. Got to work on the entire package.
I completely agree, in fact thinking of it as a "time deal" is what kept messing me up, because I'd eat at a too-high deficit to get those results fast, entering into a state of mind that was absolutely miserable, and eventually invariably give up on the whole thing because I'd rather be fat than be so miserable. Now that I focus on eating in a way that is still restricted but only to a point, and that I could feasibly keep up with forever, I've been able to be lot more consistent with it.
Thank you so much Carla. I appreciate your honesty and sharing your journey. I have lost 97 pounds. I want to lose 38 more pounds. You are so right the middle is frustrating. I have made my mind to do whatever I need to do to get to "greatest". Thank you for giving me hope. ❤💋
My highest (known) weight was 323 lbs, too! 🥺😭 I feel like I've been "in the middle" for y e a r s. Thank you for this video! Very helpful. (Edited to add the requested ❤️😁)
I’m at the middle and things are harder than I thought they would be. I’ve hit a plateau and due to regular life challenges, my motivation has left 😢 thank you for these videos, they have truly been helpful
I loved in a previous video where you talked about grieving for the time we did not show up for ourself. That touched my mind and heart
Thank you so much Linda. That was a hard pill to swallow and really felt like a grieving process xx
I'm always trying to think of ways to motivate myself, lately I've been using a hot air balloon imagery. In fact i made a model.
The analogy is: my life is the balloon, it wants to fly but it is tethered to the ground by ropes attached to sand bags. Every sand bag is a kilo of weight.
Every time i lose a kilo, I cut one of the ropes, and one day I will fly.
This is beautiful! I love it❤
Becoming physically capable-- lifting weights, being able to walk uphill without feeling like I dying, being able to tie my shoes without holding my breath--- made me happier. Dropping weight definitely helped me in being capable. But striving for the capability actually came so much faster than the weight came off. So...maybe try flying before you cut off all those sandbags. Wear the clothes, do the thing, love yourself for being funny and kind and a good friend-- because letting go of my fat-disgust made it so much easier to be happy. And then I didnt lose weight to be happy, I lost weight to live longer in my happy life
Yes, good advice. I am always waiting to look nice before i get the nice clothes. But there is a lot to the idea of just living anyway, be well dressed anyway, do the stuff anyway.
Definitely needed this. I’ve lost 20kg (44lbs) and still need to lose another 20kg to reach normal weight. Thank you Carla ✌🏻
❤💋 Thank you for sharing this message about the middle of the journey. I have started and quit every program I've tried. No one ever talks about the middle. You are a true inspiration for me to finally do this and get through the middle and make it HOME! ❤❤❤
Yes Teresa 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Omg thank you! I had a lot of lightbulbs listening to you! I’m definitely in the middle for me and now I’ve recognised where my “good” and “great” are, I’m closer than I’d thought. Thank you ❤
I have never heard anyone talk about the middle phase. That is what i am dealing with now! Im still motivated, but the beginning excitement levels do drop. Now i look at it in smaller goals to make myself feel better. Like once i get below the 300 lb mark and into the 200s. Instead of looking at the end goal the whole time.
This is so what I needed to hear right now! As I am completely in the middle. I would also like to add that there is also more pressure because you've lost a bunch of weight and friends and family have noticed. While I am staying the course the losses are very small right now and I'm feeling a little judged (probably mostly in my head).
I like that u compare it
To going to work......
U do it weather u want to or not
This is marvelous and insightful. I’m at the beginning of my middle (-50 lbs, 85 more to go.). You are such an inspiration and your words are encouraging.
Perfect timing for me to catch this video! I am 2 months in and 15 lbs down, 35 lbs to go. I am on the struggle bus this week! I have quit my night time binge eating but I have been indulging more this week than I should have. Thank you for the motivation!
Hi Brittany- I am also on the current course and plan on doing at least 2 more, maybe three. I have had three binges this course and I really don't know how to stop them once the urges start. What worked for you?
@@debmi8839 I went full carnivore for about 6 weeks and then to keto, now I'm trying out Paleo. I think I needed that drastic change to help me and to also stop shaming myself so much. For me it more about the mental aspect vs the actual food when it comes to binging. I think it only worked because I have been working on my mental health as well. I'm an incest survivor, my oldest son had cancer as a baby, and another of my kids has another life threatening illness. So I have really been focusing on mental health lately. I think all the fat from eating carnivore and keto helped me to think more clearly and to be able to handle my emotions better. I think it all kinda tied in to be the perfect storm for me. I've not been super dogmatic about any diet. I know if I restrict too much I will fall and binge. I love the Christmas tree Debbie cakes so instead of telling myself no I will have a few of them and call it a day. Not everyday but if I want one really bad I'll go for it now. I don't have emotions towards it and shame myself, I just make the choice and move on. It's better than binging after my kids go to bed every night! Progress over perfection. I do have a video that helped me a whole lot. I'll try to post the link. It's a bariatric surgeon being interviewed and talking about food crutches while transitioning. For example, diet coke isn't good for you but it's better than a regular coke that will add calories. So I do have mini cans of diet coke and I keep life savers mints in my purse for when I have cravings. Once I get to a comfortable place I will try to remove those too but for now I think that's a huge help and keeps me from crashing and burning.
❤😘 Until this video, I thought I always got stuck at the 40-50 pounds lost point. I never acknowledged that that was roughly halfway - the dreaded middle. Thank you for opening my eyes to this for myself and, by you talking about it, recognizing that it's not just me. The middle is a b****. And now I feel more prepared to kick that b**** right out of my way!❤😘
We need more talks like this in the middle. I am in the middle and it's been tough
Is there anything in particular I could help with
Listen, I see that I gave this video 3 hearts 2 years ago and now I'm back again. I started BodySlims this January and have been rewatching your videos that inspired me 2 years ago, but I still did not take the action needed to lose the weight. I too had to get my mental health together so I could commit to real weight loss. I am feeling great starting Week 2 and thank you for sharing your journey!!
As always I agree with you SO strongly. Now that I have lost 60 pounds I have learned how to eat correctly and doing it is SO much easier knowing I will never have to go through “the middle” ever again. ❤💋
I found you in my middle and I’m so glad I stuck with it with your encouragement. That dark red shirt and dark lip looks AMAZING on you btw, Carla.🌹
Thanks Laura xx
Thank u. I cope with food for years. After my daughters were born 40 years ago I lost myself in weight. Now doing Weight Watchers in my sixties. I’m struggling but found you yesterday and a new found push to do it this time for real!! Thank you! Best for holiday season
Hey! So, it's been a year since I found your channel. I just want to say how much you have positively impacted my life, by addressing the mental/emotional aspects of addiction and all the things that can go along with changing your behaviors and taking on a journey, like you did. I just started seeing a new counselor today (5th one in 6 months and it's been a journey trying to find the right one, but I'm feeling hopeful). I mentioned your Channel, because I'm really trying to address my self-sabotage, which has not only affected my body, but it has prevented me from building the business that I want to and doing other things that I would really like to accomplish. And you're right. The middle is a bitch, LOL. I'm there, right now, having lost 87 pounds, with another 60ish, to go. That would be amazing to never have to lose weight, again. Congrats on getting there! Anyway, thanks again for doing what you do and creating this channel! Blessings! - Claire
Such a timely video! I'm approaching the halfway mark toward my goal (100 lbs)/45 kg/7.1 stone) and am starting to struggle. This is exactly what I needed to hear today! A wonderful reminder to break the big goal down into more manageable chunks. I was doing that, but then looked at how much more I still have to go and started to get discouraged. I'm doing BodySlims , and have signed up for January as well. One foot in front of the other....one day at a time. 💋❤
I’m 40 pounds down! :D I used to be really overweight and I was only 14 when I decided to finally lose weight. I’m 16 years old now and I’m healthy weight, I eat a lot more healthy and I walk around 5-10k steps a day!
You’re really inspiring and your videos are helping me maintain my healthy weight:)
Ps: you’re super pretty !! 💕
This was such perfect timing for me. It was like one of those "when the student is ready the teacher will appear" moments. Thanks so much for sharing these strategies for coping with The Middle. ❤
I made small goals along the way too and it was my saving grace! It can get daunting to think about the total amount. I also agree to treat yourself but not with food! Get a piece of jewelry, a facial, mani or pedi 😊
That's exactly how I did it, makeup, skincare, get your hair done, sunglasses etc xx
I just want to thank you for putting out videos like this. I’ve been watching your videos since I started my own journey last year and find myself returning to this specific video time and time again, especially now that I’m down just over 70 lbs and have roughly 45 left to go, I replay this video whenever I get in my head and just keep reminding myself that this is something that I’m doing for myself. So thank you!!
I do the very same thing with this video! I'm here watching this video for probably the 20th time. 107 pounds down, 50 more to go. Best wishes on your journey!
20:50 is YOU for me, Carla! Thank you! 🥰
I have been stocked in the middle for 1 year! Last year I lost 70 lbs and got to 212. I have been stock in 212-215 since last August. My goal is 245. Thank you for this video. I am going to play it again and take notes to psych myself to continue to my goal. Again, thank you. I just realized I am maintaining instead of losing. I need to go back to that drive and determination that helped me get down 68 lbs.
Not gonna lie, you inspired me! Thank you :) I lost my routine a little after 3 weeks of vacation and the change to cold and dark weather.
I'm ready to pick up again!
Oh my gosh this video is a godsend today, I am in this exact spot right now. I try to deal with 5 lbs segments I am down 20lb . Thank you for this video
The story of my life (losing to 'good!', gaining it back PLUS more) over & over. This video was very helpful to put it necessary perspective and realizing what it is!
Carla,here I am in my ‘middle’ looking for inspiration and I found YOU!. Someone with the same look/image as me (which believe me is tremendously important having lost my way when I put on weight) I need to find myself again. THANKYOU ❤
I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time now & have to tell you, ( in my opinion) This video post is one of the most helpful ones you’ve made. These tips are the ground work for success & I keep going back & rewatching this video, it helps keep me on track so well. Thank you, Carla, for these awesome videos!😊
Thank you Diana, it’s the video I’m most proud of I think. I wish TH-cam would pick it up more to share it 🖤🖤🖤
❤ 😘
That was so helpful. I've never gotten to a "middle" before. Picturing myself saying "I never have to lose weight again" is definitely going in the affirmation pile ❤
I needed this ! I am 93 down and in the middle
I'm right there. 47 down.. 40 to go. This was one of the best weight loss videos I have ever watched!
Great content. Karla you don't miss a thing because you've lived it. You're great at putting very complex feelings into simple language that resonates with anyone who also struggled' through weight issues. Thank you ❤️. S.
Thank you so much Sylvia xx
I love this discussion. It is likely true that nearly all of us striving are currently in the middle (otherwise we would all be beginners and enders) and that middle is like a huge wall in front of my face. That is, if I choose to see it that way. Now I am reframing my middle as a long journey towards the horizon and I know that path will take me towards that horizon which is grace. I am absolutely in the middle but I am also absolutely committed to this path I am on. My amount to lose needs to be around 30 lbs (which for me has been a very high barrier since it has never been lower since menopause a decade ago) and committing to my plan, I have so far lost 12 of those 30 lbs. And even if it seems at times like I am circling instead of progressing, I know with complete certainty that I will get there. In fact, there are a few things I can add in that will boost my progress and I look forward to starting to do those things (a daily walk, say) that will amplify my results. I am already dedicated to recording my calorie intake and have done so since I started this journey in late July 2022 from which those 12 lbs are definitely now gone. My big why is having gotten breast cancer in 2021 that I am sure having gained excess post-menopausal weight contributed to. Now I am motivated with the fire of 10,000 suns to rid myself of all that weight and reach for health. I am doing it and I am opting not to care about the length of the time the middle takes since every single day is another day of betterment and that is what keeps my motivation high. Thank you, Carla!💋❤
Wonderful Andrea!! Well done to you!! Xx
Im here, in the middle and it feels so hard ☹️☹️ like ill never finish my trip and the fear of going back is here with me!! This video is what i mostly needed to watch❤❤ thank you so much!!!
❤💋 what if this time I didn't quit and showed up for me everyday! I've started walking 4k (2.5 miles) daily since January 1st, and finding you in TH-cam has been a blessing. More changes to come. Never thought of this as a finite journey 😊
❤ Such a powerful message and video. Thank you!
Thank goodness…. I am smack dab in that ‘middle’ area, TODAY, and this video came by. Very helpful. Thank you 🫶🏻🫶🏻
This was excellent. I’ve never heard anyone address this particular phase of weight loss - and, it’s a real thing. This was very helpful. Thank you.
I’m so glad you found it helpful xx
I think I'm soon entering into the middle. The motivation is definitely not as high as it was on the day 1, but I've been consistent. What also has helped me is that I've been taking 'mental notes' everytime I notice that my body is able to do something now. I can do lunges, I can do a group fitness class without the need of taking extra breaks, I'm not immediately in panic if there's no elevator in the building.
💋 Thank you very much for this video. I'm just starting to feel "The Middle" and really appreciate knowing it's normal.
Thank you for reminding us that we all CAN achieve this goal. I might not become the world's oldest astronaut but I CAN reach my goal weight and never diet again. ❤❤
👨🚀👩🚀👍 Might not be an astronaut, but your attitude soars. Congrats🎉
I know this video is 2 yrs old now, but it's very helpful. I've started my weightloss journey...yet again. But this time something really struck with me that I have to just stick to it. It's been 95 days now, and it's been more emotional than I would have thought. I've been dealing with mental struggles when it comes to weightloss and things which happened in my past. I can relate to you so much, and It's been helping me a lot. I stopped going to the gym for around 2 weeks as it's just been too much mentally. But your videos has really helped ❤ 😘
I was just thinking to leave a red heart before you said leave a red heart at the end 😅 ❤
it was meant to be xx
Wow .. I’m nearly at my middle and am finding it tedious and already feel I haven’t got it in me. your comment of it’s a finite time really got me , Iwould say i’ve been dieting for 30 years 😂 (well obviously not as I got heavier as the years went by) so agree totally on breaking it down. I decided I must lose 30 kg by Christmas I have managed 21 but it’s likely 30 cannot be reached but I won’t have failed if I lose 28 or 25 by then will then adjust for Easter. Thank you so much for this video you have really taught an old dog some new tricks. I can do it x
I'm 32lbs into a 100lb+ weight loss journey. I'm still motivated at this point, but I know from my history. Thank you for for sharing your journey and what worked for you.
April Lauryn sent me here and I’m glad. Very good encouragement. ❤
what a wonderful sentiment, it is possible to never need to lose weight again. I am still in the middle. But won’t be forever, it is temporary ❤
I consider you a very elegant person. There's something calming about your manner of speech, your vulnerability...it compels me to listen, to understand and to think. I'm genuinely happy for your growth Mrs Carla.
Thank you so much for a lovely comment cx
i am so happy you did that video, i am rewatching it every time i feel like giving up, thank you
I love the way you repeat important things so it goes right into our brains. It means I don’t have to rewind to hear it again. I’m only starting out a couple of weeks ago ! But I’m doing really well !! I’m an early riser, but I’m too old to take up running, creaky bones. But I think I can manage a walk! 😂 But I’m trying to add one thing at a time. 😅
This is the best weight loss advise I have ever heard. Thank you so much. My pattern of quitting in the middle and also only maintaining, not losing has been happening for 20 years. I will save this video and watch it weekly to remind me to be consistent to get through the middle and to realize this is only for a short term, not forever. I’ll have to find your other videos on how you reward yourself for your short term goals to come up with non-food rewards.
OMG!! I’m exactly the same! I lost 85lbs within the first year. The next year I lost 17. I can’t hardly remember how I used to be about it. I make too many exceptions now. This video really encourages me! I just want another 20…
Saving this to watch over and over. I'm about 45lbs down and this is always where I have failed in the past. I need to stick with it this time and everything you said is exactly what I needed to hear today. THANK YOU!
❤Thanks for sharing. I’m in the middle right now and feel very motivated to continue. My weight loss is not forever. 😊
Wow & thanks! ❤ I'm in the middle but on my way. Your ideas about THE MIDDLE are refreshing, helpful & encouraging. When feeling frustrated, I've learned to re-focus on progress instead of perfection. Then I try to immediately make several healthy choices in a row: cup of broth, glass of water, short walk, prepare something healthy for next meal, savor a small peace of dark chocolate with a good cup of coffee. Doing 3 or 4 healthy things helps me feel more positive, like I'm getting off the struggle bus.
We can only control our inputs. Wisdom!
This has probably saved my weight loss. Have been maintaining while dieting for about two months now and have checked where I am after seeing this - yep, 68 pounds lost, 48 to go. All of a sudden I have found myself dealing with unresolved trauma , working it through and letting it go - perhaps that is why the weight loss has happened this time and it's part of the process. The last couple of days I've started to think, "oh well, I'm not losing anything, I'm just going to have...", so it is entirely possible this video has saved me from regaining and having to lose that weight all over again. I was doing all of the things you mentioned at the beginning, but they've slowly faded away. Thank you :)
It does make me wonder how many other women are morbidly obese because of unresolved trauma.
Love this video. I find myself needing to watch it every time I am losing motivation.
Thank you for this. I've been stuck at 185 lbs for several weeks. 10 lbs down, 30 to go. Breaking the weight loss goal down to smaller chunks really does help. All I am focusing on right now is getting to 180. It's much less overwhelming this way.
I'm sooooo in the middle. This is exactly what's going on for me. Amazing!
Carla this example of your inner conversation is an immense help 12:08 I’ve been trying to understand how to talk myself out of binging, eating junk and just plain over eating. These have been my struggles. Your example is perfect and very helpful. Thank you so much 🥲 seriously. This is the first time I truly understand what I need to do in those moments.
I am so so glad this video and anything I have said helps. Be kind to yourself x
❤ thanks for the inspiration. I keep telling myself I never want to go back to my old weight. I don’t want to go back!
The child is resonating with me thank you for sharing the truth and deep of your journal
Finally someone talked about this 😢
Great point! I have been stuck in the middle but quit. I wish I had seen this, it would have helped to motivate me to keep going. Thank you! 😊
I'm sorry to hear that Lynn, I hope this will help in your future journey x
Finally some reliable middle weightloss content, it’s so hard to find this, lots of just getting started and some I’m at maintenance now but few middle phase reference points
Thanks. Complete meltdown this week. I’ve only 6 Lbs to go and making it difficult for myself
Omg im going through this right now, this is so true and i never knew bout the middle struggle. 😢 i lost 70 pounds and gain back 20 now trying to start again and just continue. Thank you carla for sharing.
Amazing video ❤, I feel so drawn to you, I get such encouragement from your words , helps keep me going.along my need to lose 120lb journey after giving birth to my 2 babes, I feel defeated before I even start it’s hard to know that it’s possible to get to my Goal , thank you thank you - sending lots of love and positive energy to all
I come back to this video every time I feel discouraged. I have a goal of 100 lbs lost. I am 26 lbs down and definitely am feeling the middle sometimes.
Very timely video for me! I lost 40 lbs a few years ago and then stopped, gained it back plus more, had a couple babies, now I am down 70 lbs but I am back to the place where I quit before. I have been struggling with losing motivation. I feel better at this weight but I went to push forward to where I actually feel great. 45 ish more lbs to go.
You got this xx