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Great content as always! As someone who has kept off 70 lb for 25 years, everything you said is spot on. Our society is so obsessed with quick fixes and it backfires every time. People always tell me I have such good willpower but it was just a slow and steady lifestyle change, new habits, and patience in the process.
Hi Michelle your videos worked for me as you say it has to be something you can stick to for life so I took my time and 12 months later I’m 35 pounds lighter and working my way towards eating 2000 maintenance calories a day whilst trying to build muscle (I am very short).
Whhhaaatttt???!!!! I absolutely LOVE hearing this!! Well done!!! You should be very proud of yourself and thank you for sharing! Slow and steady wins the race always! 👌🏼👌🏼💪🏻💪🏻🎉🎉
Thank you for these reminders. I have friends who are doing every single one of those mistakes. Just have to smile and nod as they talk about how much weight they've lost. I'm 6 months into a body recomp journey. Seeing changes, but definitely have a healthier relationship with food - especially those delicious carbs 😄
Love this!! Yes to each their own, you stay on your journey and don’t compare yourself to anyone else! Sounds like you are crushing it and of course YES those delicious carbs 😋😋😋
Michelle, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise! Also, thanks for addressing the calories added back with exercise. Deep down I knew not to eat them, so it's good I don't. I have been on my weight loss journey now for 4 weeks and it's a good feeling to know this time I am doing things in a more realistic sustainable way. I have tried many ways to lose weight, only put it back on (and some) and feeling like a failure. Today, I am eating whole foods within my calorie deficit while doing cardio and strength training. This time I am focussed on progress, not perfection and just trying to enjoy the journey. I am amazed at how much progress I've made! Even though the scale doesn't show but 7lbs lost, I feel so much better...more energy, not feeling hungry, clothes are fitting looser, and my workouts are improving each day. No more weight loss mistakes for me!!! Keeping it REAL!!!
Wow Michelle, thank you so much for saying all of this. I had such a bad workout today because my body was asking me to keep sleeping and resting but I pushed it and made myself workout, only because I didn't want to miss a day, looking for that perfection you mentioned. hearing you say how we are only humans and we can skip a day if need to and enjoy life, this gives me so much freedom. love your videos. thanks.
I'm just starting with body recomposition, did your calculations for calorie deficit and the result got my head spinning. I got aware how the 1200cal curse still has me in its grip.
I am always sabotaging my weight loss by binging I guess I am trying to achieve perfection. I just don’t want to overeat I feel like I have no control once I eat a sweet treat
You are not alone, hence why I felt the need to make this video :). I hope some of the tips I provided will help you on your journey. My best advice is to remember it's ok to have a sweet treat once and a while and you didn't ruin your progress. Right back on track after that. Cravings are normal, but also important to look into why you are getting cravings etc.. possibly need more daily calories or more protein intake daily? Drink more water etc... I hope this helps :)
The biggest mistake I made was cutting carbs. Led to years of yoyo dieting and simply was not a sustainable way to live. Now I eat complex carbs which has stopped me binge eating and fuels my weight and cardio work outs. Wish i started years ago!!!
Hi Michelle! 🌼 Thank you for another informative video! You always offer some advice that I can use and work with. As an “ex” yo-yo dieter I can admit I did some of these…..argh!! I learned the hard way, but I did learn and I’m stilling learning. IMO you’re NEVER too old to learn anything, especially concerning our health. By managing my weight loss correctly I’ve taken off 90 lbs and have kept it off. I’m still working on losing more weight, I just need a bit more to hit my goal. Slow and easy and wisely, it is the only way for me from now on. I appreciate your videos, they’re so helpful…..THANK YOU for taking the time to post them. Have a great evening with your family! 🌺
Wow so happy you found some value in this video!!! Sounds like you are more than on the right track!! Just keep working at it!! Hearing my videos are helping people keeps me motivated to keep posting!
Another thing that I’ve realized, while tracking my macros on a bulk is that food label calories are way off. My food tracker would tell me that I ate 2200 cal, but when I did my own math on the macros, it was often around 200 cal more. For me, that’s not an issue, since I’m bulking, but for someone who is trying to lose weight, being unaware that you are eating 200 cal more can really affect progress. I plan on going into a deficit in the spring, so I’m glad I figured that out.
I have learned so much from you and I am glad to see you again! ALL THIS is what I did when I started 2020…within 1 year I lost weight exactly like as you said (quick shakes, cardio and no real good barely)… 2022 came in me gaining quickly and 2023 was me learning EVERYTHING wrong I did. 2024 is about me fixing my body, what is good for me and helps me feel and be good mentally and physically. It’s hard to build/tone after all the flappy skin 😢 TY ❤
My sister and I work together at a small salon. My step counter was at maybe 1K steps. Her watch said almost 3 miles. I said “there’s no way you did three miles in here”. Not a hill I care to die on so I let it go. But I know I’m right 😅
I am 54 years old. I have hypothyroidism and I cannot eat a lot of food or a lot of carbs to lose weight. It's just aint happening for me. I'm sorry so have you got an answer for that give it to me please
I was wondering what your thoughts on a realistic fat percentage goal would be? I'm 5 foot 8 inches, 68 years old, and at present fat percentage is 31.1%. I've heard a lot about, and I'm sure everyone else has as well, about aiming for 25%. Is this realistic and healthy? What are your thoughts? Inquiring minds would like to know. Have a beautiful day.🏋♂
Great question! I actually have a video on my channel talking all about body fat percentage if you want to check it out? Here is the link th-cam.com/video/kuQkTpmclrA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vA7hsGyncl2fRSHv
How can I not lose muscle tone without exercising? I can’t exercise because of my health. I have severe degenerative arthritis in my knees ,ankle ,shoulders,wrist,back,etc. when I do walk for shopping etc I have to take a day or two to recover. I can’t even lift my arms sometimes to comb my hair because shoulder pain. So what a person to do🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️. I try not to complain because I thank god for the movement I do have sometime🙏🏽🙏🏽. I’m on a weight loss journey and losing weight but can’t exercise. I have 3&5 pounds weights. But when I try and use them I hear my shoulder muscles popping and pay for it later with pain. I walk with a walker and can barely get up when I sit down.
I love your videos so much, it's made me enter my health and fitness journey in such a healthy way. Glad I found you before I started, 6 weeks in and feeling so happy to have such a better relationship with food.
I do dumbbell strength training at home 3 times a week and I would like to know if u have any advice on how to lift the booty without growing it? Thanks in advance for your help.
I have a video talking all about zone 2 cardio and the “fat burning zone” right here if you want to check it out :) th-cam.com/video/HbLpyyeXIQ8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_qqSoDagl0wxI68N
Have you made any of these mistakes?? What helped you fix them? Check out more information about my online fitness and nutrition coaching program, as well as lot's of FREE Downloads HERE: michelleroots.com/work-with-me/
Great content as always! As someone who has kept off 70 lb for 25 years, everything you said is spot on. Our society is so obsessed with quick fixes and it backfires every time. People always tell me I have such good willpower but it was just a slow and steady lifestyle change, new habits, and patience in the process.
Wow that’s amazing and thank you for sharing!!! You did it the best way and well done for sticking to it!! Amazing!! It’s truly a lifestyle!
That’s great you did that 💪 I changed my lifestyle too and it does take a commitment- not a fad diet!
Love it Fiona!!!@@FionaMacDonald
Hi Michelle your videos worked for me as you say it has to be something you can stick to for life so I took my time and 12 months later I’m 35 pounds lighter and working my way towards eating 2000 maintenance calories a day whilst trying to build muscle (I am very short).
Whhhaaatttt???!!!! I absolutely LOVE hearing this!! Well done!!! You should be very proud of yourself and thank you for sharing! Slow and steady wins the race always! 👌🏼👌🏼💪🏻💪🏻🎉🎉
Thank you for these reminders. I have friends who are doing every single one of those mistakes. Just have to smile and nod as they talk about how much weight they've lost. I'm 6 months into a body recomp journey. Seeing changes, but definitely have a healthier relationship with food - especially those delicious carbs 😄
Love this!! Yes to each their own, you stay on your journey and don’t compare yourself to anyone else! Sounds like you are crushing it and of course YES those delicious carbs 😋😋😋
Yes! I never add my exercise cals in my daily budget but if I go over in eating by a couple cals I don't get too upset because I know I worked out
You’re the real deal Michelle! Thank you for the real talk! It’s all 💯 true!!
Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful!!
Michelle, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise! Also, thanks for addressing the calories added back with exercise. Deep down I knew not to eat them, so it's good I don't. I have been on my weight loss journey now for 4 weeks and it's a good feeling to know this time I am doing things in a more realistic sustainable way. I have tried many ways to lose weight, only put it back on (and some) and feeling like a failure. Today, I am eating whole foods within my calorie deficit while doing cardio and strength training. This time I am focussed on progress, not perfection and just trying to enjoy the journey. I am amazed at how much progress I've made! Even though the scale doesn't show but 7lbs lost, I feel so much better...more energy, not feeling hungry, clothes are fitting looser, and my workouts are improving each day. No more weight loss mistakes for me!!! Keeping it REAL!!!
Let’s Goooooo!!!! Love hearing this!! Sounds like you are crushing it! Thanks for sharing
Wow Michelle, thank you so much for saying all of this. I had such a bad workout today because my body was asking me to keep sleeping and resting but I pushed it and made myself workout, only because I didn't want to miss a day, looking for that perfection you mentioned. hearing you say how we are only humans and we can skip a day if need to and enjoy life, this gives me so much freedom. love your videos. thanks.
Love it!!! So happy the video was helpful!!
I'm just starting with body recomposition, did your calculations for calorie deficit and the result got my head spinning. I got aware how the 1200cal curse still has me in its grip.
I am always sabotaging my weight loss by binging I guess I am trying to achieve perfection. I just don’t want to overeat I feel like I have no control once I eat a sweet treat
You are not alone, hence why I felt the need to make this video :). I hope some of the tips I provided will help you on your journey. My best advice is to remember it's ok to have a sweet treat once and a while and you didn't ruin your progress. Right back on track after that. Cravings are normal, but also important to look into why you are getting cravings etc.. possibly need more daily calories or more protein intake daily? Drink more water etc... I hope this helps :)
The biggest mistake I made was cutting carbs. Led to years of yoyo dieting and simply was not a sustainable way to live. Now I eat complex carbs which has stopped me binge eating and fuels my weight and cardio work outs. Wish i started years ago!!!
Thank you for this. I thought keto was the way until I noticed it triggered the harshest binges.
Yes. Carbs are not the enemy. Our brains need them.
Hi Michelle! 🌼
Thank you for another informative video!
You always offer some advice that I can use and work with.
As an “ex” yo-yo dieter I can admit I did some of these…..argh!!
I learned the hard way, but I did learn and I’m stilling learning.
IMO you’re NEVER too old to learn anything, especially concerning our health.
By managing my weight loss correctly I’ve taken off 90 lbs and have kept it off.
I’m still working on losing more weight, I just need a bit more to hit my goal.
Slow and easy and wisely, it is the only way for me from now on.
I appreciate your videos, they’re so helpful…..THANK YOU for taking the time to post them.
Have a great evening with your family! 🌺
Wow so happy you found some value in this video!!! Sounds like you are more than on the right track!! Just keep working at it!! Hearing my videos are helping people keeps me motivated to keep posting!
Great info, Michelle. Thanks so much. My favourite tip is to think about the long term plan and what's sustainable.
You are so welcome and YES I’m sure you picked up that it was the main message I was trying to get across in this video 😂😂👌🏼👌🏼
Another thing that I’ve realized, while tracking my macros on a bulk is that food label calories are way off. My food tracker would tell me that I ate 2200 cal, but when I did my own math on the macros, it was often around 200 cal more. For me, that’s not an issue, since I’m bulking, but for someone who is trying to lose weight, being unaware that you are eating 200 cal more can really affect progress. I plan on going into a deficit in the spring, so I’m glad I figured that out.
I have learned so much from you and I am glad to see you again! ALL THIS is what I did when I started 2020…within 1 year I lost weight exactly like as you said (quick shakes, cardio and no real good barely)… 2022 came in me gaining quickly and 2023 was me learning EVERYTHING wrong I did. 2024 is about me fixing my body, what is good for me and helps me feel and be good mentally and physically. It’s hard to build/tone after all the flappy skin 😢 TY ❤
My sister and I work together at a small salon. My step counter was at maybe 1K steps. Her watch said almost 3 miles.
I said “there’s no way you did three miles in here”.
Not a hill I care to die on so I let it go. But I know I’m right 😅
I am 54 years old. I have hypothyroidism and I cannot eat a lot of food or a lot of carbs to lose weight. It's just aint happening for me. I'm sorry so have you got an answer for that give it to me please
I was wondering what your thoughts on a realistic fat percentage goal would be? I'm 5 foot 8 inches, 68 years old, and at present fat percentage is 31.1%. I've heard a lot about, and I'm sure everyone else has as well, about aiming for 25%. Is this realistic and healthy? What are your thoughts? Inquiring minds would like to know. Have a beautiful day.🏋♂
Great question! I actually have a video on my channel talking all about body fat percentage if you want to check it out? Here is the link th-cam.com/video/kuQkTpmclrA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vA7hsGyncl2fRSHv
Thank you so much for answering so quickly. Very impressed. I'll 'tune' into the video right away. :)
No problem! and Hope it helps :)
@@RaeanneNichol
I love all of your videos ☺️. I learn something new every time.
Glad you like them!
How can I not lose muscle tone without exercising? I can’t exercise because of my health. I have severe degenerative arthritis in my knees ,ankle ,shoulders,wrist,back,etc. when I do walk for shopping etc I have to take a day or two to recover. I can’t even lift my arms sometimes to comb my hair because shoulder pain. So what a person to do🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️. I try not to complain because I thank god for the movement I do have sometime🙏🏽🙏🏽. I’m on a weight loss journey and losing weight but can’t exercise. I have 3&5 pounds weights. But when I try and use them I hear my shoulder muscles popping and pay for it later with pain. I walk with a walker and can barely get up when I sit down.
I have high blood pressure. Would LMNT be good for someone with that issue? 1000 mg of sodium is a lot.
I would check with your doctor first :)
I love your videos so much, it's made me enter my health and fitness journey in such a healthy way. Glad I found you before I started, 6 weeks in and feeling so happy to have such a better relationship with food.
Love it!! So glad my videos are helpful and congrats on crushing the first 6 weeks!!
And I have done Optavia, which was basically 1000 cal a day once you broke it down and yeah so lost close to 10 pounds and gained it back and more 😢
Thank you for sharing!
I skipped so many TH-camrs and came back to you.❤👏🥰
I do dumbbell strength training at home 3 times a week and I would like to know if u have any advice on how to lift the booty without growing it? Thanks in advance for your help.
I love your videos. They help keep me on track and are super educational.
So happy they are helpful!!!
Thank you, very helpful! Do you believe the MAF or zone 2 burns fat...accepting high protein intake, CICO is correct. Does it work? Thank you😊
I have a video talking all about zone 2 cardio and the “fat burning zone” right here if you want to check it out :) th-cam.com/video/HbLpyyeXIQ8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_qqSoDagl0wxI68N
Great! Thank you.
You are very welcome! @@suedelutis3994
Thank you very much Michelle
You are very welcome!!!!
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