Less is more has really been key for me in perimenopause. I was always a high intensity gal, but I now find that doing what feels good each day is much more effective. Sometimes that’s rebounding, sometimes heavy lifting, sometimes deep stretching. Heck, sometimes it’s just turning my music up loud and dancing like nobody is watching. The point - for me anyway- is to listen to my body and take it easy when I need to so my cortisol levels don’t spike. I still struggle with intuitive eating, but intuitive exercise has been a game changer.
I had to double-take that I didn't write this comment already. 100% intuitive movement every day, and body definitely tells me when I'm ready to sprint or heavy lift (and I go hard as I want, stop when I want) and when I just feel like dancing to music. Best body I've ever had.
@SDot2385 Perimenopause is no joke! I’m going through it as well and my body is changing over night all the time. .. Listening to my body is new and key! I love you turn music on and dance around. I’ll do that this week 🕺🏻💃🏻❤️
Even before I entered perimenopause, if I worked out super intense my hunger would be so crazy...I'm on the cusp of full on menopause, and recently I've started working out again, less is more is super true! I literally have been exercising kinda high impact/intense for 15 minutes then I tone the intensity down and workout like 10 more minutes plus walking, and honestly quickest results I have ever had. Also I am being more mindful to have a proper fasting between my last meal of the day and first of the next day minimum of 12, I usually shoot for 13 1/2 to 14 hours, this has helped with excess bloating.
I went back to intuitive exercising and love it too!! Before I had set days every week for strength, cardio, hypertrophy, and I started having a lot of issues (mainly the hypertrophy session Friday nights would leave me trashed all weekend). When I used to exercise intuitively I would only train glutes hard maybe once every 2 weeks or when it felt deflated 😂 Doing it every week wiped me out, tightened my pelvic floor, and just made me feel unhappy. I pretty much see what equipment is available and think of what I feel like doing. So much better.
When I was in my 30s I dropped 20 1bs because I moved to Europe and walked everywhere. It was amazing I had abs and everything just from walking. It blew my mind. I still drank wine and ate bread and cheese but mostly a lot of nuts, fruits and vegetables.
When I used to live in HK, I was in the best shape ever. It is a walking city. I will park my car and walked all over the city. I moved to the US and I started being sedentary, I drive everywhere and I live in a small town as my husband is now semi retired. I became a stay at home mom after my second child was born. Now as an empty nester, I am looking for ways to be more active. I need a job! Lol….
@odettebalog6214 I'm sorry, if I had said moved to South America, would you still have such an shitty attitude? Obviously, I was stating the area I moved to, not the country specifically that I was living in. I lived in 3 different countries in the EU during that time frame. Did I need to specifically name each one for you??
@@elizabethhardy5357 A guy would be more like: yeah, that's true, I lived in three different European countries. Without getting offended, cause there wasn't any offense. Saying you lived in Europe isn't any information really, it sounds uneducated and also ignorant.
I have found when I walk and stick to gentler workouts, I get better results too. When I tried more intense workouts I would get crazy sugar cravings and then would end up having a harder time making healthier food choices. Whereas a long walk, can actually curb my appetite and has me craving fresh healthy foods like salads and fresh fruits.
I am retired Navy and I use to work out to the point of death. Now I rebound, hula hoop, and use a Maxi Climber. I look and feel so much better. Thanks for this video🌸
Your husband is right but only when it comes to men. I went through the same. Followed my brother's workouts & that messed me up further. Followed how women workout ie mild strength training, rebounding, walking, yoga, pilates, dancing, aerobics, etc & with 50% less effort, I got into the best shape! This is so relatable! Thank you! 💕
It's true. Intensive sports are not suitable for many women. It causes them fatigue, severe hunger, and more. It all starts with the fact that the advice is tailored to the male body and they expect us to be men. Men hate women and at the same time think that we should be men (and blame women for it). On the other hand, men do everything to make women fat and ugly (and blame women for it). Both sides simply are not suited for women. A real woman has a delicate and slender body by nature. Not inflated and not fat! And we like delicate things. I wish the world was more feminine and not manly and full of terror....
I .observing the same right now. For years, I try to keep up and exercise with my husband, but it just doesn't work. But it is hard, bc as soon as I feel off my (own) regimen and I gain weight, my husband thinks that it is bc I don't exercise hard enough 🫣😂 and I tend to get stressed and getting back into those intense routines. This video is kind of perfect to remind me that my instincts might be right 🫶
Strange. Research shows while women aren’t as strong, we actually recover faster between workout sets and can continue with rigorous training for longer periods of time than male (i.e. maintaining a program for much more weeks with continued results). Edit: Check out Dr. Mike Israetel’s video on the training differences between men and women.
Walking is so amazing - I got so many compliments last summer when I was walking everyday. I complemented my strength training so well. I can’t wait for the weather to get warmer. I miss sunshine and long walks.
Thank you for this video!!! For years I’d go all in on HIIT exercises doing an hour a day, feeling like if I wasn’t about to die I wasn’t doing enough, but my body never looked like how I thought it should because of how intense my workouts were! I found the best results from walking and Pilates. I was talking to my husband about this just yesterday and came across your video today. Thank you for sharing your story!❤❤❤
Yes! First of all, your skin looks AMAZING! As a perimenopausal woman who has done “intense” workouts for over a decade, I can confirm your theory. The cortisol and adrenaline that gets spiked when you’re pushing super hard defeats the effects. Always good to see you. Thanks for another great video! ❤
Thanks for being so real with us and sharing your vulnerable side 😊 It’s so nice to see how you’re working through everything with an honest, realistic approach ❤
Yes! This idea has been nagging me the last few years. I used to work out incredibly hard, and I had good results but I started losing fitness and the workouts were not working like they used to. I probably lapsed in my nutrition too. So, I worked out harder. No gains, in fact I felt like I was losing my fitness level, I could no longer handle any explosive movement, I couldn't do high knee runs anymore, lunges became painful. I was wondering what the hell was going on. Finally I had a muscle injury and had to recover. I came back slower and easier and loved it. I'm getting stronger than I was doing HIIT. My brain started nagging me to work out harder again but another little voice is telling me that won't work anymore. You are basically confirming what my subconscious had been trying to tell me for years. Thanks for the insight.
It took me so much longer than it's taken you to figure this out! Walking, Hamelin D'Abell (learned about his workouts from you), Physique57 (barre workouts with cardio intervals - I need variety!), short indoor cycling sessions (15-20 minutes a couple of times a week), and a grain-free diet make me feel amazing. I am long post-menopause, and with this way of working out and eating, I'm the same weight I was in my 20s and 30s.
I can attest to everything in this video, for I went through the EXACT same thing. I, too, had surgery and was petrified that I would gain weight due to not being able to work out, and I literally started walking at home while watching TV - and within literally a couple weeks, I was seeing my abs. At the tender age of 47... Now, I have always been petite, but as time went by, the leanness was harder and harder to attain and then maintain. Now I walk every day and do yoga (a mix of power yoga and a lot of stretching), and... it's so easy. :) I wouldn't have believed it had I not experienced it, but I hope your viewers will give it a try. :)
Do you know how much you walk typically? I know a lot of people recommend 10k steps so just curious what you did. I work from home so trying to get enough steps is a challenge.
@@vanessahobbes3072 According to my steps app, I average between 13K to 18K per day. I work from home, too, and whenever I can work from my phone (as in, I don't have to sit at my laptop), I put on some 170 to 180 BPM workout music, and just walk in my living room. The music keeps me moving pretty fast, so I get those steps in quicker.
@@oxoelfoxo Nope. I have been calorie counting for 20 years, working out since I was 4 (I started as a teeny tiny gymnast). Before I switched to walking and yoga as my main means of exercise, I had been doing a lot of cardio and weighted exercises. So it didn't happen because I suddenly started doing something after not doing anything. LOL The main difference for me, I believe, was the fact that high impact exercises were tough on my joints and weights were tough on my muscles, so something was constantly inflamed, keeping me from getting lean again.
I’m less than 2 months away from surgery that will prevent me from exercising for at least 6 weeks. I’ve been doubling down on harder workouts and my biggest result has been debilitating fatigue. Hard workouts have been my mindset for 30 years. It’s so hard to let go and do easier workouts.
Absolutely - it's weird but as we get older we "get" to workout with less intensity - I love it! I wonder if even as a young woman - it would be as beneficial to use the "easier" workouts... This may be revolutionary for women. We've been taught to work out like men for so long... :D
25 year old here it most definitely is. I quit intense workouts about 5 years ago and never looked and felt better. I am finding slow and steady works best for me when it comes to anything be in skincare, studying etc...
I never had any issues with weight gain til menopause. And when I would workout (yes hard workouts!) I would end up with a big tummy!!!! Even doing tons of core work and I'd slim down but when I worked out I would swell. No one knew what it was and they'd just say I wasn't doing the right workouts. 🤔So after I hit 50 and was dealing with weight gain for the first time ever I gave up working out. One day I did an indoor walking workout and I felt silly, did more of them and started losing weight! Now I rebound and have added walking and ballet and I feel great and am slimming down. So much easier than all that grueling working out.
Every morning I tell myself I'm going to do a low-key workout to avoid cortisol spikes, but every day I'm like 'oooh, this insane one looks amazing'. I can't stop.
I believe this sooo much!! I went back to grad school and the stress of that coupled with constant 6am spin classes initially made me lose weight but then after all this stress my body blew up! So hungry, eating more, and crazy cortisol imbalance resulted in 20lb weight gain. Now I’m making every effort to change this!!
I exercise 2-3 times a day, a 5-10 minute gentle workout, including stretching. I work from home so I just get up during the day and get on my mat, which is always on the floor :D I found this much more enjoyable and sustainable than doing 30 minute hard workouts each day as a punishment. The key for the long run is to find way which suits YOU the best. I was so stressed when I did HIIT each day, sweating like crazy and then I was MUCH hungrier than now.
I have been consulting with a nutritionist and she had me take out nuts and dairy. My inflammation went way down, by reducing dairy especially! GERD, bladder, knees, all over! I tested it by having pizza with my kids, twice, and it came right back! I even switched my creamer in my coffee, gotta have my coffee. I was shocked. I heard you mention nightshades....I wonder if they have an effect on me?
Loved listening to this. I’m 48 and sometimes I gotta choose sleep over working out. For example my little boy had baseball practice last night and I got to bed a little late so this morning I just did a quick 20 min workout so I could sleep in just a bit longer. My motto is something is always better than nothing. Also…pedicure. My feet must look pretty at all times. What’s crazy about this is I hate wearing open toe shoes even in the summer. No one typically sees me feet but me but that makes a world of difference for me when I look down and my feet look good 👍🏼 😂❤
Read "Fast Like a Girl" by Dr. Mindy Pelz. It is incredible information about fasting and how the woman's cycle should be addressed with fasting and even certain foods during different times of the month. I don't agree with all her nutrition information, but the general concept of fasting to address woman's needs is awesome. I caught her on Mel Robbins podcast and this is a good place to start if you don't want to read the book. Highly recommend.
I was going to suggest the same! I caught her on Diary Of A CEO and was a 'little' surprised to hear him admit that he did not know anything about menstrual cycles! I hate to sound radical but everyone could benefit from her book - men and women!
Absolutely, Rachel's "smarter, not harder" concept is spot on! Here's my input based on personal experience and professional practice. I recently got myself a Fitbit to keep myself accountable. Walking 15,000+ steps a day, incorporating more strength training, and using the Callanetics technique (for those in the know!) has been a game changer. This method worked wonders for me after my firstborn, helping me bounce back into shape. Over a decade later, I've returned to it and am seeing inches lost in all the right places! I also swear by an anti-inflammatory diet. It’s been crucial in maintaining my health and managing inflammation. Additionally, I do a lymphatic drainage exercise daily, which takes just a few minutes and has significantly helped reduce bloating around my midriff. Strengthening the knees, feet, and glutes is another gem I’ve picked up. It's amazing how much these areas can contribute to overall well-being and mobility. Thank you for sharing this valuable information. This approach really does work!
That is my experience and I get exactly what you say about hunger, I was in my best shape walking 3-5 miles a day. and the walks were nothing that made me sweat. So consistency was the key for me. I was able to eat anything too. Many people do not believe me.
Andrea, we are not alone!!! How astounding to learn of the many women who share are experience! I feel armed to tell people to fly a kite if they don’t believe us!
I have had inflammatory bowel disease for 18 years and was in a bad flare last winter. I lost 15 lbs in a month but then was hospitalized and on steroids, so I gained back 20 lbs in the next few months. With all my flares, I can lose even 50 lbs and spent most of my 20’s in the 80-90 lb range. It is so hard having my body constantly change and not be able to get used to a certain size. My closets are insane haha I am uncomfortable now (like you) but then I thank God that I am not hospital sick and I am still alive. This body of mine is just a vessel that takes me through life but it is my inner self that people really love and see. Just remember that, Rachel! You are so much more than your body!
I have been doing kettlebell training and walking for almost two years. It has been rather successful. I will say, that when I add in a good jog outdoors, I notice it’s great for my lymphatic system and I’m able to rid a lot of stagnant fluid / retention by the next morning. I’ve decided to add 1-2 days of running per week - walk run interval sessions to help boost my lymphatic system. I also started doing ballet follow along youtube videos for something that feels different but works my muscles and allows me to get in some amazing stretches and boost my posture.
I find that working out really curbs my appetite, so doing it early in the day to set the day works the best. It’s not always convenient but it is useful.
I have had similar experiences. I have lipodema which makes losing weight a lot more complicated. My whole family caught covid in August '21 and while it wasn't too bad for us, that covid fatigue is no joke. I was knocked flat on my butt for over a month just from the fatigue. Before that I was doing intense strength training and HIIT and only eating 1200 calories a day and couldn't lose weight to save my life! While recovering from covid my body was stiffening from the lipodema and the lack of exercise but at the same time I knew that pushing yourself too hard with covid dramatically increases the risk of complications. So I started with 2 very simple routines over on the Roberta's Gym channel. One is just a warm up routine, not even a real workout, and I did that every morning. Then in the evening I did their routine titled 11 exercises for obese beginners. I did these 2 super simple 15-20 minute routines every day and lost 100lbs in 6 months! And that was with a dramatic calorie increase (2100) because I learned about reverse dieting as a way to recover from metabolic damage caused by intermittent fasting. I couldn't freaking believe it! I'll have to check out HAM. I do need some strength training but clearly my body doesn't like going hardcore with it.
Moderate exercise is the only exercise that helps me stay consistent. Moderate exercise to me is; walking, maybe rebounding, gentle workouts found TH-cam. If I had to do intense workouts, I simply wouldn’t workout.
I agree. I'm 46 and in pretty good shape. I've also struggled a lot with body issues but life has a way of making you reassess your priorities (experiencing illness; witnessing death etc). NoweI'm just happy to be alive! I'm more focused on maintaining strength and functional mobility rather than appearance, and it feels great! Hunger fluctuates so my golden rule is to eat when I'm genuinely hungry and never when I feel full. This means cutting out the emotional aspect of eating and just listening to the body to give it the nourishment and energy it needs. I spent my 20s & 30s trying all sorts of different things and it was such a valuable process in discovering what sort of movement works for me! I'm a yoga girl at heart and found that lower intensity works a lot better for me.
Not with the hunger or cravings for sweets, but for my appearance/inflammation; I´ve had a very similar experience with heavy-weight training. You know how they say: If you want results, you should not be ashamed of lifting heavy weights, even if you are a woman; it will not make you huge or bulky! Hm.... sorry, not for me. I looked bulky and felt heavy, with huge legs(thighs especially) and shoulders. I was massive overall, like a troll, with a height of 163cm. It was awful, and I felt horrible. So, I go against that famous phrase because my experience is what the woman feared confirmed. xD I found Chloe Ting, and her workouts with little or my own weight +/- resistance bands do wonders for me. I look slim and lean, my legs look even longer than they are, my short/wider torso is tighter... and I do not look like a mini-Hulk :D So yes, everybody is different as so as every body is. I´m happy for everyone who found what´s working best for you! And for the others, I wish you to discover what you are looking for - sooner or later!
loved this!!!! I had a similar epiphany when I gave up running for an hour each day, about 12 years ago. I was just feeling over it and told myself if you stop running and gain 10 lbs you will live, but I loved not having to do the pavement grind. I started ballet classes and did not ever gain weight. since then I have done TA and ballet beautiful, walks and rebounding. As for diet, what cured my bloating and IBS after so much trial and error and non-inflamatory diets is carnivore. I gave up huge salads with protein and just eat meat primarily and my bloating went away. My gastro docor told me salad and so much fiber is very hard on the digestive system and I should just eat cooked veg. Well I hate cooked veg and just cut out veg and found a whole health community about carnivore. I am not perfect but eating primarily protein and fat without fiber got rid of my bloating.
Couldn't agree more! I never feel better than when I'm eating meat and eggs with little to no inflammatory foods. Hopefully it keeps gaining traction and helping people.
@@emmaashburn3373it's not that the fruits are inflammatory, it's that you have zero fibre for water to hold onto and bulk. This is a fairly messed up way for women to think about their bodies. A completely flat abdomen generally means you have very little fibre and very little estrogen. Neither is a good thing.
@@Denidrakes69 fiber makes me miserable. A small amount of fruit is ok but more than that flares up my IBS. I forced myself to eat fiber for years because that's what I was told and I always had a stomach ache and constipation. And too much of anything except meat and eats causes joint pain and skin break outs. So yes, it is inflammatory for me and you have no right to tell me it's not because you don't live in my body.
Welcome to discovering that you are a real feminine woman, and that’s to be celebrated! Your body has innate feminine wisdom. The “hard core” workout is part of the worship of the masculine trope we all got sold. Told that if we aren’t hard, competitive, sweating, accelerating, yada yada, all masculine traits, we are somehow performing less than. Wake up ladies!
Ten thousand percent. My body needs a nice walk with maybe some five pound ankle weights. Pilates , ballet movements. Whenever I get on those machines I get puffy. You are SO heard!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
My results after doing Hamelin for the past 9 months are virtually the same as yours! (And I was also doing TAM for years before I switched to Hamelin.) Love his workouts soooo much! 🔥🙌🏽🥳
People tend to forget that exercise basically stresses our bodies. We need as much rest and right nutrition to let the body heal itself, otherwise the body won't be in the condition to repair or improve itself. Too much stress hormone and your body refuses to burn fat/build muscle. The same goes to mental stress. The body and mind needs to be relaxed to lose fat/build muscle. Like someone said, less is more.
I agree! I have had the same experience and when I first noticed the more gentle my workouts were, the better my results were… I literally ignored it and told myself I was crazy. I was so conditioned to believe, like so many of us are, to “go hard or go home” or you’re wasting your time! Even if the results were the same, honestly mentally, I enjoy my low impact, gentle workouts soooo much more! I look forward to it every day where as before; not one were the results not showing when I was killing myself, I hated every single second and did not enjoy it. It’s hard to maintain something when there is no joy in it!
Same here, I have it for 2 weeks now, since @@RundownwithRachel is kinda my guru now. I am doing some random workouts on YT or during the cardio part of HAM, but do you have any kind of a routine/workouts that you follow or just as you said jumping and running? Thank you Rachel for influencing me in such a positive way, I really love it.
Nightshades are like food poisoning for me!!! A few hours after eating them, I am hugging the toilet until everything is completely evacuated! I discovered this by doing the autoimmune paleo diet. At that time I had fibromyalgia and severe acid reflux, slept on wedge pillow, took double dose prescription reflux meds that didn’t come close to fixing the problem, I didn’t sleep well because of the reflux and sometimes I would wake up to vomit. The very day I stopped the nightshades, the reflux was gone! The severe head to toe fibromyalgia pain gradually got getter and better! It’s so hard to eat out though - why in the world is paprika in everything!!! I have learned to make most foods that I miss, even Mexican! I hope this helps someone❤
I discovered years ago too that my body does not tolerate nightshade. It's the solanines in nightshade that cause inflammation. I heard that Tom Brady doesn't eat nightshades.
I don't have a thyroid, it was removed and for me doing HIIT workouts, I found that the stress that put on my body - it didn't recover. I started walking and doing pilates what a game changer.
My perfect exercise week would be to swim three times, lift weights once or twice, do Pilates once or twice, walk and stretch/yoga every day. But there are those out there saying weights, weights, weights are the only way to go! Well, lifting too much makes me hurt in an icky way. I REALLY appreciate your approach here and have experienced that doing less helps. Marrying that with a positive mental shift is so important. 😊
Very informative ty for this video….i also jump on my cellerciser….and Pilates reformer and just started walking video….and I love riding my bike…oh yes I’m 74 😬…not good with my diet…but I’m working on it
Great video, thanks for sharing. You're so right, we'll all have struggles, even people like you that look 'perfect'😁(to me). I don't know how old you are, but in perimenopause everything gets different. What works for me in terms of great shape is taking it easy and doing time window fasting. Recently found information on glucose spikes, that seems to be a missing link. Could you talk on fasting?
Rachel - thank you so much for this, love this video - it resonates SO much with me! I'm exactly the same. Also - although I used to do TA I found it involved such long workouts - that I had to switch to shorter workouts. Is that the reason you switched from TA to Hamlin method? Thank you again, lots of positive vibes to you, I always love how you explain things!
Always great to hear from you, Olga! I ended up trying Hamelin bc I really just needed a change and have been loving it ever since. I especially appreciate that he doesn’t have strict perspective on what one should or shouldn’t do! Really appreciate his perspective and it’s been a positive change for me overall.
I agree!! I've been on a yoga journey for almost five years now and my body is the best it's looked my whole life. I do yoga 20-30 minutes most days, and walking. I'm a Registered Dietitian and I caution your advice on anti-inflammatory diets. You personally may have an intolerance to nightshades, but those veggies are included in a true "anti-inflammatory" lifestyle. Fruits, veggies, lean meats, heart-healthy fats, whole grains. Think Mediterranean.
Mediterranean is not it nor are "lean" foods. A person should be eating lots of fatty meat for good health. I agree though on the veggies being healthy unless you're particularly sensitive to them
Yes! I have fatigue symptoms and can't do high intensity anymore so i started low impact more through necessity but it def works. I'm seeing toning and i can maintain my routine without falling off it because workouts are tough and mentally exhausting. Love this content!
After I got married, my husband was shocked by my "lazy girl workouts." But reality is, I'm consistent over time. Now in my 50s, I'm still fit and have managed to maintain a healthy weight. Every year I try to eat a bit better, but my exercise has always been (post dance "career"): recumbent bike 20 min or walking outdoors before work 20-30 min, weights at gym for 10 min (leg press, calves, rows, triceps, biceps) 2-3X week, and yoga or toning 10-20 min sprinkled in there. Or one full hour yoga or barre class now and then, but that's not as common. I workout 4-5Xs per week, but when I was younger it was only 3-4X/week. I've never taken a break from exercise unless sick and resting. Consistency over time. That's it.
OMG YES !! I've been struggling with my weight ever since I quit being a pro-athlete; the sport I did involved running around, jumping, some resistance training and flexibility; basically a mix of everything, and I looked the best I'd ever looked. Super slim, super toned. After I had a medical issue that meant I couldn't tumble anymore, I switched to athletics where I went from running to throwing; one all cardio, one all strength-training. I looked and felt 'puffy' BOTH WAYS; when I was just doing INTENSE cardio (competitive running drills) 4-5 times a week I looked and felt 'egh'; plus I was always SOO hungry after. When I was strength training regularly I looked and felt the exact same way. From what I and girlfriends who I've chatted with about this have seen, the dichotomy of only having one 'gym goal' at a time works well for men but not so much for women. I have a guy friend who has been super successful in the gym realm (he is JACKED); and he's now 'cutting' so his muscles are more defined. It's working great for him, but when I tried to follow his advice I felt and looked bloated all the time. This is why sex-specific advice is so important because physiologically/hormonally etc. we are so different. I feel women who are just exercising for the health benefits and the 'slim but toned' physique should do a range of low impact works as Rachel is saying; mix it up to keep it fun; and do 'a little but often'!! You'd be amazed how little walks here and there in the day, a gentle 20m workout in the morning and maybe a low intensity jog/run in the evening adds up to burning a LOT of calories. Genuinely I'm burning 1000+ calories daily rn by doing a 20m morning workout; a morning walk with friend or family member to a cafe and back; some more walking around and moving from my desk during the day; then a leisurely run an hour or so before I go to bed. A THOUSAND plus calories burnt. Daily. You see videos of people trying to achieve that in those 'eat a thousand and burn a thousand' videos and they make it look so hard (because IT IS really really hard trying to do that in a compressed time period); but genuinely regular, low-impact movement can do wonders for your physique because it allows you to accumulate workouts such that your TOTAL exercise for the day is higher than it would've been if you tried to do it all in one go. (hope that made sense) It also feels great because you get the nice feeling you get post-exercise throughout the day; rather than doing a super intense 2hr HIIT workout that leaves you drained, starving, sore, and never wanting to exercise again (being super real rn lol, those types of workouts are just not it).
Please eat more right before your period. This is normal, this is to help the estrogen . When you get your period you then get a lot less hungry and you can go back to eating smaller portions. But eat more carbs and more in general the week prior to your cycle.
I enjoyed this video. Thank you! I’ve been walking a lot this week and feel like my body looks better. I’m really going to give this a chance and see how it goes for a long period of time. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this! I love rebounding, gentle yoga and low impact home workouts. Harder is not better, in my personal experience 🙏 Also the castor oil packs are a game changer!😍
I have been learning this slowly about myself! Thank you for mentioning the bottomless pit of eating ans the type of exercise! I thought i was crazy...but you have made my day realizing its not just me! ❤
This is SO true. I finished running D1 ncaa cross country / track 2 years ago so my life was literally centered around INTENSE exercise and now I do lots of walking, Pilates, and heavy weights once a week and my hormones // hunger has been WAY better. Less is more for sureeee!!!!
I got exercise burnout. My body ached, I was seeing no results, and I was hating working out (which I normally really enjoy!). Took a two week break to reset, then started again, but no more than 25 minutes a day. Overall, I feel better than when I was doing intense exercise.
This!!!! Thank you for throwing this out into the universe. I used to work out/weight lift like a fiend. I was ravenous CONSTANTLY, and also chronically fatigued. I switched to beginner workout videos/fast walking and life is soooo much better. I look relatively the same, but have more energy and no longer think about food 24/7
I’m loving your videos Rachel. You are funny and natural. Less is definitely more. The best I ever looked was through fast paced walking and climbing steps. Didn’t even realise how great I looked. Now 18 years later, I’m 52 and I’ve lost a lot weight as I really let myself go for many years. I’m eating perfectly and exercising a lot. Yours is the first video amongst hundreds that really resonated with me. Reminded me, although our bodies are very different, less intensity exercise and balanced nutrition is my way to feeling and looking good. Not abusing my body and flogging it to death, but giving it what it needs and treating it kindly. Please do more videos promoting your way and your opinions. You rock ❤
Whew this video took me on an internal journey! I’ve been a low-impact, long distance walking person for awhile but the holidays did a number on my diet and I haven’t been able to get back on track. I realized that stress at work was my biggest enemy a few weeks ago and started sleeping more, but I still have a bottomless pit appetite - I get to be one of those people for whom cortisol triggers appetite rather than shutting it down. So I’ve been in a negative spiral since the new year - it’s dark and cold so I don’t want to walk outside, I’m exhausted from work so I don’t want to go to the gym, and all I want to do is EAT. I know my long-term solution is to get a less stressful job, but I’m lost about how to get a short-term solution in motion. I’m going to watch more of your content while at work today in hopes of absorbing some inspiration.
Hey there, you may wanna add ginger into your diet. I found it to be refreshing and it suppresses hunger, plus helps the immune system. If you have a lamp for pure essential oils, the citrus ones, especially mandarine, help to lighten up mood and motivation (from a friend who is a certified aroma therapist). You also may wanna look up info about ghrelin, its the hormone that triggers hunger to find out more about he cause. Or increase protein and healthy fats (pls look up Dr Pelz here on this) and reduce carbs. The first two make you feel happily satiated. ❤
You are right ! Especially if you are a woman in perimenopause which could begin at 35 or 40. High intensity workouts are felt as stress on the body and release cortisol ~ which makes the body hold onto weight
I've been walking 30,000 steps a day and I've noticed I'm not as hungry as I used to be when I just lifted all the time. I love the spray tan suggestion! I'm so pale I'm see-through😂💜💜💜 translucent crew over here
Are you still doing the Tracy Anderson method? I'm considering adding some bouncing into my regiment to "break up" the routine a bit, but man...that TA has been awesome. BTW, thanks for getting me into that ❤
I agree with you! less is more has worked for me since I was 32 and went to the gym every single day and did all these hard workouts, only to realize I was gaining weight and felt so anxious, so I gradually realized I didn't feel good and started doing yoga which was far better for me, so yes! Totally happens, maybe because of age and hormones changing....what do I know! Love you videos, they're so funny and relatable 😄
Its true! I started to notice the inflammation and weight gain after running. Walks bring me noticeable results. Slow long walks are a female’s friend. I always feel bad when I see a heavier woman struggling to run for fitness and weight loss. I know how discouraged they will be with the number they see on the scale the day after their sacrifices.
Great video! I found you due to your rebounding videos. I bought a bellicon and LOVE it. Rebounder for LIFE!! I am a reformed HIIT exerciser and your video resonated with me. We do not need all those intense workouts (and I worked as a personal trainer for 20 yrs!). Too many HIIT workouts F'up women's hormones and actually hinders wt loss. HIIT workouts stress out our bodies and makes our bodies want to protect itself - thus hangs onto our weight for protection. The body needs to feel free and safe to release the weight. Plus, you are right in that it just plain makes you ravenously hungry. Now I only do a REAL tabata workout once a week to get my heart rate up. This is where you go to your max (your real max) for 20 sec and then rest for 10 seconds of rest. You do for 4 MINUTES ONLY and you are done and will be cardiovascular maxed out. (if you need to rest longer was a beginner of this type of workout - you can, but resting only 10 sec is the goal) I read the original study from the real TABATA guy back in 2008/2009 and then the fitness industry just took all sorts of leverage with tabata workouts - if your tabata workout is 20-45 minutes, you are doing it wrong! I got a free airdyne stationary bike (the original one) that is in excellent shape and I use that for my tabata workout. I am WHOOPED at the end. Again I do this ONCE a week for sure and sometimes TWICE if I am not in a certain phase in my female cycle. The female cycle rules women and it should. We have to work with it and not against it. Follow Dr. Mindy Petz on IG, youtube (also a book) - she does an amazing job talking about women's cycles and eating/fasting. She is amazing! Keep the great videos coming. Cheers and Blessings.
@@hanhb6047Hi! The week leading up to and start of menstruation. Women need to relax, nurture self and FEED yourself. No intense workouts and eat! (not junk) Track your cycle, it is so important to the rhythm of a women. All the best.
I realized that as well. I have gained so much weight and I had been doing the most to drop it. I've done some yoga and Pilates classes just to keep my body flexible and fluid and now My numbers are shifting and I had to laugh cause, of course this would happen. I love stripper music too😂 I used to go to a pole studio when I was in my 30's.I did it for 3 years and then the studio closed down, and then COVID happened. I'm actually going to go back to that because I really enjoyed it. I purchased a pole for my home.
Ps. I actually started trying to do the carnivore diet but I just couldn’t stick with it so I moved to the keto diet. I’ve only been doing this since November 2023 so I still have a long ways to go.
I work out 3 days a week. 2hrs a week. 45 min lifting weights. 1hr+ walking. Rest of the time I sit at work or home. I feel great at 51. Diet is important. I eat 55% protein. 80g fat, 100g carbs, 150g protein. I'm 10% body fat
Wow ! 10 per cent body fat is impressive! I like how you have a great system that works for you. Did you ever struggle with weigh gain and how long have you been active for , approaching menopause here
Have you read “Fast Like a Girl”? That may help with the inflammation, bloat and the excess hunger during your cycle. It helped me a lot with inflammation and autoimmune. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
I have had the same experience when I use to wear anywhere between a UK size 6, which is an American size 2 with just walking. I was a UK size 12 to 14 and not a totally healthy size 12, which is a us size 8 to 10. I worked out so hard and was shaking my fat in the gym! Right up until I changed my diet and started walking 10 to 12k a day. And I didn’t need to gym more than once a week. Moderate exercise changed my life and many years later my bigger friends are still going mad in the gym they loose the weight and gain it all back. Now I only use intense workouts to increase my fitness level but not to lose weight. The only way you lose weight with high intensity workout is if you’re very lean when your body is very lean anything makes you lose weight but when you are a slightly fatter person who slightly over eats, it’s it’s hard to loose weight and high intensity to lose weight it just doesn’t work like that. I think going out for a walk makes you burn more calories and come home and you’re not as hungry because you’ve got all the polyphenols in the UVA rays and the air just making you feel calm and relaxed
Great video! Sometimes less is more. In January I decided to shorten my workouts. I was exercising 60-90 minutes almost every day (HAM). I was sore all the time and felt inflamed. I was shocked last fall after not exercising for a week during vacation that I lost a pound. How could that be even with diet cheats and cocktails on vacay?? I now do HAM deep toning 2 days a week and 30 minute strength building classes on the off days mixed in with 10-15 minutes or rebounding when I feel like it. Max workouts are now 45 minutes and I take 1-2 rest days. I feel much stronger and am not sore at all. Overall, so much better! As soon as I cut back my workouts, I lost a pound. :)
Isn’t that wild???!!! Thank you so much for sharing! It has taken me so long to wrap my head around this and helpful to hear others may experience the same! Thank you for taking the time to share!
Well said! Love the emphasis on finding what makes you feel best! I’m a trainer and lift heavy but also deal with hormone issues so I experiment with different rep ranges and intensities as well. Totally relate!!!! Thank you! 🙏
Love this! I actually discovered this exact thing when I was trying to get pregnant. I got off the pill and it took me over a year to get my period back, part of that journey included taking a look at my workouts (too intense, too often) and doing way less impact so I turned to walking and yoga. Now with three kids ajd still do the walkout but I do a very heavy strength training (30 minutes a session) just twice a week and that’s it! But I want to incorporate more rebounding.
THREE BABIES! What a full life! Thank you for taking the time to share. If there is something I am looking to incorporate its weights! You have me inspired!
@@RundownwithRacheltell me about rebounding... Used to do it years ago... Noticed when I did it had tremendous hand eye coordination... Really helped me when I played basketball lol
love your videos and your content, you helped me so much! and you re so funny and real. already with the traft anderson reviews. btw your assumption is correct - science is backing this up - less is more, its just hard to believe it until you finally do it ;)❤
I am at my goal weight and gentle, fun exercise is a part of that. Sleep has been the key. Who knew? Now I'm focused on trying to get stronger, but I'm still prioritizing sleep and real food over all of it.
I sooooo relate to this! Thank you for sharing it. It’s hard for me to accept because a big part of me wants to be able to do kick ass workouts. I enjoy it in the moment but just like you, I feel sick & inflamed & ravenously hungry the rest of the day. And like you, my husband doesn’t get it.
I've actually had the same experience. I was actually was searching for more easy workouts when your video popped up. I used to do HIIT and Les Mills type workouts at the gym. I always ended up feeling bloated after even a small sip of water. I was expending so much energy with no results. Now its been 6 months since I began doing low impact work-outs and my stomach no longer gets bloated after every meal and my arms finally look more toned. My favorite type of workouts are walking, Pilates, and barre plus I also do 8:16 intermittent fasting.
Love this info, been trying to figure out what’s best for my body. And started walking and can see a sight difference already but have been looking to do strength training or something easier maybe. Gonna give these a try
Less is more has really been key for me in perimenopause. I was always a high intensity gal, but I now find that doing what feels good each day is much more effective. Sometimes that’s rebounding, sometimes heavy lifting, sometimes deep stretching. Heck, sometimes it’s just turning my music up loud and dancing like nobody is watching. The point - for me anyway- is to listen to my body and take it easy when I need to so my cortisol levels don’t spike. I still struggle with intuitive eating, but intuitive exercise has been a game changer.
I had to double-take that I didn't write this comment already. 100% intuitive movement every day, and body definitely tells me when I'm ready to sprint or heavy lift (and I go hard as I want, stop when I want) and when I just feel like dancing to music. Best body I've ever had.
@SDot2385
Perimenopause is no joke! I’m going through it as well and my body is changing over night all the time. .. Listening to my body is new and key!
I love you turn music on and dance around. I’ll do that this week 🕺🏻💃🏻❤️
Totally agree!
Even before I entered perimenopause, if I worked out super intense my hunger would be so crazy...I'm on the cusp of full on menopause, and recently I've started working out again, less is more is super true! I literally have been exercising kinda high impact/intense for 15 minutes then I tone the intensity down and workout like 10 more minutes plus walking, and honestly quickest results I have ever had. Also I am being more mindful to have a proper fasting between my last meal of the day and first of the next day minimum of 12, I usually shoot for 13 1/2 to 14 hours, this has helped with excess bloating.
I went back to intuitive exercising and love it too!! Before I had set days every week for strength, cardio, hypertrophy, and I started having a lot of issues (mainly the hypertrophy session Friday nights would leave me trashed all weekend).
When I used to exercise intuitively I would only train glutes hard maybe once every 2 weeks or when it felt deflated 😂 Doing it every week wiped me out, tightened my pelvic floor, and just made me feel unhappy.
I pretty much see what equipment is available and think of what I feel like doing. So much better.
When I was in my 30s I dropped 20 1bs because I moved to Europe and walked everywhere. It was amazing I had abs and everything just from walking. It blew my mind. I still drank wine and ate bread and cheese but mostly a lot of nuts, fruits and vegetables.
When I used to live in HK, I was in the best shape ever. It is a walking city. I will park my car and walked all over the city. I moved to the US and I started being sedentary, I drive everywhere and I live in a small town as my husband is now semi retired. I became a stay at home mom after my second child was born. Now as an empty nester, I am looking for ways to be more active. I need a job! Lol….
so true. When I was in both Kenya and Liberia I dropped 100 pounds each time. I mention this in my comment. I agree. Rethinking my daily routine.
"I moved to Europe." As if Europe is one country. You know that moving to Sweden is not the same as moving to France or Italy?
@odettebalog6214 I'm sorry, if I had said moved to South America, would you still have such an shitty attitude? Obviously, I was stating the area I moved to, not the country specifically that I was living in. I lived in 3 different countries in the EU during that time frame. Did I need to specifically name each one for you??
@@elizabethhardy5357 A guy would be more like: yeah, that's true, I lived in three different European countries.
Without getting offended, cause there wasn't any offense. Saying you lived in Europe isn't any information really, it sounds uneducated and also ignorant.
I have found when I walk and stick to gentler workouts, I get better results too. When I tried more intense workouts I would get crazy sugar cravings and then would end up having a harder time making healthier food choices. Whereas a long walk, can actually curb my appetite and has me craving fresh healthy foods like salads and fresh fruits.
I am retired Navy and I use to work out to the point of death. Now I rebound, hula hoop, and use a Maxi Climber. I look and feel so much better. Thanks for this video🌸
hula hooping >>
Your husband is right but only when it comes to men. I went through the same. Followed my brother's workouts & that messed me up further. Followed how women workout ie mild strength training, rebounding, walking, yoga, pilates, dancing, aerobics, etc & with 50% less effort, I got into the best shape! This is so relatable! Thank you! 💕
It's true. Intensive sports are not suitable for many women. It causes them fatigue, severe hunger, and more.
It all starts with the fact that the advice is tailored to the male body and they expect us to be men. Men hate women and at the same time think that we should be men (and blame women for it).
On the other hand, men do everything to make women fat and ugly (and blame women for it).
Both sides simply are not suited for women. A real woman has a delicate and slender body by nature. Not inflated and not fat!
And we like delicate things.
I wish the world was more feminine and not manly and full of terror....
yes! men's bodies are so different from ours
YES!!! Men need to STFU about things like this. They have no idea. I felt this video in my soul.
I .observing the same right now. For years, I try to keep up and exercise with my husband, but it just doesn't work. But it is hard, bc as soon as I feel off my (own) regimen and I gain weight, my husband thinks that it is bc I don't exercise hard enough 🫣😂 and I tend to get stressed and getting back into those intense routines. This video is kind of perfect to remind me that my instincts might be right 🫶
Strange. Research shows while women aren’t as strong, we actually recover faster between workout sets and can continue with rigorous training for longer periods of time than male (i.e. maintaining a program for much more weeks with continued results).
Edit: Check out Dr. Mike Israetel’s video on the training differences between men and women.
Walking is so amazing - I got so many compliments last summer when I was walking everyday. I complemented my strength training so well. I can’t wait for the weather to get warmer. I miss sunshine and long walks.
Yes! 20 minutes of easy yoga makes me look way better than core power yoga. I swear I get swollen when I do hard workouts.
Same here! It’s definitely cortisol 😂
Yes! Definitely felt fried after heavy weight lifting and swollen!
SAME!!!!
Same
Do it longer and more consistently then your body will adjust like with all continued human functions.
Thank you for this video!!! For years I’d go all in on HIIT exercises doing an hour a day, feeling like if I wasn’t about to die I wasn’t doing enough, but my body never looked like how I thought it should because of how intense my workouts were! I found the best results from walking and Pilates. I was talking to my husband about this just yesterday and came across your video today. Thank you for sharing your story!❤❤❤
Pilates is wonderful.
Same! Our bodies are built differently from male bodies. All that intense working out works for a Jumpstart but not good for our bodies long-term.
…can confirm.
I’ve noticed that subtle but consistent workouts give me FAR better results than hard workouts did.
Soft workouts for the win. ❤
Yes! First of all, your skin looks AMAZING! As a perimenopausal woman who has done “intense” workouts for over a decade, I can confirm your theory. The cortisol and adrenaline that gets spiked when you’re pushing super hard defeats the effects. Always good to see you. Thanks for another great video! ❤
Thanks for being so real with us and sharing your vulnerable side 😊 It’s so nice to see how you’re working through everything with an honest, realistic approach ❤
Yes! This idea has been nagging me the last few years. I used to work out incredibly hard, and I had good results but I started losing fitness and the workouts were not working like they used to. I probably lapsed in my nutrition too. So, I worked out harder. No gains, in fact I felt like I was losing my fitness level, I could no longer handle any explosive movement, I couldn't do high knee runs anymore, lunges became painful. I was wondering what the hell was going on. Finally I had a muscle injury and had to recover. I came back slower and easier and loved it. I'm getting stronger than I was doing HIIT. My brain started nagging me to work out harder again but another little voice is telling me that won't work anymore. You are basically confirming what my subconscious had been trying to tell me for years. Thanks for the insight.
Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Yeah, walks, baths, sleeping, rebound and sun helps me stay in shape. Also a bit pilates/yoga moves like calanetics.
x2!
Callanetics is the best ayso relaxing
Callanetics will get you snatched with the smallest little pulses.
Callanetics: Looks like nothing, feels like climbing Everest. ☺️
It took me so much longer than it's taken you to figure this out! Walking, Hamelin D'Abell (learned about his workouts from you), Physique57 (barre workouts with cardio intervals - I need variety!), short indoor cycling sessions (15-20 minutes a couple of times a week), and a grain-free diet make me feel amazing. I am long post-menopause, and with this way of working out and eating, I'm the same weight I was in my 20s and 30s.
That's awesome 😎
I can attest to everything in this video, for I went through the EXACT same thing. I, too, had surgery and was petrified that I would gain weight due to not being able to work out, and I literally started walking at home while watching TV - and within literally a couple weeks, I was seeing my abs. At the tender age of 47... Now, I have always been petite, but as time went by, the leanness was harder and harder to attain and then maintain. Now I walk every day and do yoga (a mix of power yoga and a lot of stretching), and... it's so easy. :) I wouldn't have believed it had I not experienced it, but I hope your viewers will give it a try. :)
Do you know how much you walk typically? I know a lot of people recommend 10k steps so just curious what you did. I work from home so trying to get enough steps is a challenge.
@@vanessahobbes3072 According to my steps app, I average between 13K to 18K per day.
I work from home, too, and whenever I can work from my phone (as in, I don't have to sit at my laptop), I put on some 170 to 180 BPM workout music, and just walk in my living room. The music keeps me moving pretty fast, so I get those steps in quicker.
did you also eat less?
@@oxoelfoxo Nope.
I have been calorie counting for 20 years, working out since I was 4 (I started as a teeny tiny gymnast). Before I switched to walking and yoga as my main means of exercise, I had been doing a lot of cardio and weighted exercises.
So it didn't happen because I suddenly started doing something after not doing anything. LOL The main difference for me, I believe, was the fact that high impact exercises were tough on my joints and weights were tough on my muscles, so something was constantly inflamed, keeping me from getting lean again.
I’m less than 2 months away from surgery that will prevent me from exercising for at least 6 weeks. I’ve been doubling down on harder workouts and my biggest result has been debilitating fatigue. Hard workouts have been my mindset for 30 years. It’s so hard to let go and do easier workouts.
I’m 38 and this is the same thing I’ve experienced too. I love long walks and weight training!
Absolutely - it's weird but as we get older we "get" to workout with less intensity - I love it! I wonder if even as a young woman - it would be as beneficial to use the "easier" workouts... This may be revolutionary for women. We've been taught to work out like men for so long... :D
25 year old here it most definitely is. I quit intense workouts about 5 years ago and never looked and felt better. I am finding slow and steady works best for me when it comes to anything be in skincare, studying etc...
I never had any issues with weight gain til menopause. And when I would workout (yes hard workouts!) I would end up with a big tummy!!!! Even doing tons of core work and I'd slim down but when I worked out I would swell. No one knew what it was and they'd just say I wasn't doing the right workouts. 🤔So after I hit 50 and was dealing with weight gain for the first time ever I gave up working out. One day I did an indoor walking workout and I felt silly, did more of them and started losing weight! Now I rebound and have added walking and ballet and I feel great and am slimming down. So much easier than all that grueling working out.
LOOOVE how you talk about VISUALIZATION. Journalling also helps
Every morning I tell myself I'm going to do a low-key workout to avoid cortisol spikes, but every day I'm like 'oooh, this insane one looks amazing'. I can't stop.
Same here lol!
That’s me! 😂
I believe this sooo much!! I went back to grad school and the stress of that coupled with constant 6am spin classes initially made me lose weight but then after all this stress my body blew up! So hungry, eating more, and crazy cortisol imbalance resulted in 20lb weight gain. Now I’m making every effort to change this!!
You clearly have a ton going on!!! Stress is real!!!!
wow Amowatt25 that was my experience too...
I exercise 2-3 times a day, a 5-10 minute gentle workout, including stretching. I work from home so I just get up during the day and get on my mat, which is always on the floor :D I found this much more enjoyable and sustainable than doing 30 minute hard workouts each day as a punishment. The key for the long run is to find way which suits YOU the best. I was so stressed when I did HIIT each day, sweating like crazy and then I was MUCH hungrier than now.
I have been consulting with a nutritionist and she had me take out nuts and dairy. My inflammation went way down, by reducing dairy especially! GERD, bladder, knees, all over! I tested it by having pizza with my kids, twice, and it came right back! I even switched my creamer in my coffee, gotta have my coffee. I was shocked. I heard you mention nightshades....I wonder if they have an effect on me?
Loved listening to this. I’m 48 and sometimes I gotta choose sleep over working out. For example my little boy had baseball practice last night and I got to bed a little late so this morning I just did a quick 20 min workout so I could sleep in just a bit longer. My motto is something is always better than nothing. Also…pedicure. My feet must look pretty at all times. What’s crazy about this is I hate wearing open toe shoes even in the summer. No one typically sees me feet but me but that makes a world of difference for me when I look down and my feet look good 👍🏼 😂❤
Read "Fast Like a Girl" by Dr. Mindy Pelz. It is incredible information about fasting and how the woman's cycle should be addressed with fasting and even certain foods during different times of the month. I don't agree with all her nutrition information, but the general concept of fasting to address woman's needs is awesome. I caught her on Mel Robbins podcast and this is a good place to start if you don't want to read the book. Highly recommend.
I LOVE MINDY! I am always taking in book recommendations and will check this one out! Thank you!
I second that. I love that book. Just finished it.
@@notsomuchthankyou WOO HOO Its on the Libby App - downloading to my kindle from my local library now! Thank you both!
I was going to suggest the same! I caught her on Diary Of A CEO and was a 'little' surprised to hear him admit that he did not know anything about menstrual cycles! I hate to sound radical but everyone could benefit from her book - men and women!
@@melishamcalister1570very excited to read this!
This was incredibly relatable for me!! Everything you said I was like 'preach it-I'm listenin' sista!'
Absolutely, Rachel's "smarter, not harder" concept is spot on! Here's my input based on personal experience and professional practice. I recently got myself a Fitbit to keep myself accountable. Walking 15,000+ steps a day, incorporating more strength training, and using the Callanetics technique (for those in the know!) has been a game changer. This method worked wonders for me after my firstborn, helping me bounce back into shape. Over a decade later, I've returned to it and am seeing inches lost in all the right places! I also swear by an anti-inflammatory diet. It’s been crucial in maintaining my health and managing inflammation. Additionally, I do a lymphatic drainage exercise daily, which takes just a few minutes and has significantly helped reduce bloating around my midriff. Strengthening the knees, feet, and glutes is another gem I’ve picked up. It's amazing how much these areas can contribute to overall well-being and mobility. Thank you for sharing this valuable information. This approach really does work!
That is my experience and I get exactly what you say about hunger, I was in my best shape walking 3-5 miles a day. and the walks were nothing that made me sweat. So consistency was the key for me. I was able to eat anything too. Many people do not believe me.
Andrea, we are not alone!!! How astounding to learn of the many women who share are experience! I feel armed to tell people to fly a kite if they don’t believe us!
I have had inflammatory bowel disease for 18 years and was in a bad flare last winter. I lost 15 lbs in a month but then was hospitalized and on steroids, so I gained back 20 lbs in the next few months. With all my flares, I can lose even 50 lbs and spent most of my 20’s in the 80-90 lb range. It is so hard having my body constantly change and not be able to get used to a certain size. My closets are insane haha I am uncomfortable now (like you) but then I thank God that I am not hospital sick and I am still alive. This body of mine is just a vessel that takes me through life but it is my inner self that people really love and see. Just remember that, Rachel! You are so much more than your body!
Such a tumultuous time to go through. I hope you find some stability and relief and thank you for sharing such wise perspective.
God, you are honest AND compassionate to us and yourself. Subbed for this alone, not to mention your quality content.
Thank you, Betty ❤️ I’m going to be covering this topic much more in the future. Your kind words keep me going. Truly.
I have been doing kettlebell training and walking for almost two years. It has been rather successful. I will say, that when I add in a good jog outdoors, I notice it’s great for my lymphatic system and I’m able to rid a lot of stagnant fluid / retention by the next morning. I’ve decided to add 1-2 days of running per week - walk run interval sessions to help boost my lymphatic system. I also started doing ballet follow along youtube videos for something that feels different but works my muscles and allows me to get in some amazing stretches and boost my posture.
Love that variety! I’ve heard so many great things about ballet flow style classes. I need to try it out.
I find that working out really curbs my appetite, so doing it early in the day to set the day works the best. It’s not always convenient but it is useful.
I have had similar experiences. I have lipodema which makes losing weight a lot more complicated. My whole family caught covid in August '21 and while it wasn't too bad for us, that covid fatigue is no joke. I was knocked flat on my butt for over a month just from the fatigue. Before that I was doing intense strength training and HIIT and only eating 1200 calories a day and couldn't lose weight to save my life!
While recovering from covid my body was stiffening from the lipodema and the lack of exercise but at the same time I knew that pushing yourself too hard with covid dramatically increases the risk of complications. So I started with 2 very simple routines over on the Roberta's Gym channel. One is just a warm up routine, not even a real workout, and I did that every morning. Then in the evening I did their routine titled 11 exercises for obese beginners. I did these 2 super simple 15-20 minute routines every day and lost 100lbs in 6 months! And that was with a dramatic calorie increase (2100) because I learned about reverse dieting as a way to recover from metabolic damage caused by intermittent fasting. I couldn't freaking believe it!
I'll have to check out HAM. I do need some strength training but clearly my body doesn't like going hardcore with it.
Moderate exercise is the only exercise that helps me stay consistent. Moderate exercise to me is; walking, maybe rebounding, gentle workouts found TH-cam. If I had to do intense workouts, I simply wouldn’t workout.
I agree. I'm 46 and in pretty good shape. I've also struggled a lot with body issues but life has a way of making you reassess your priorities (experiencing illness; witnessing death etc). NoweI'm just happy to be alive! I'm more focused on maintaining strength and functional mobility rather than appearance, and it feels great! Hunger fluctuates so my golden rule is to eat when I'm genuinely hungry and never when I feel full. This means cutting out the emotional aspect of eating and just listening to the body to give it the nourishment and energy it needs. I spent my 20s & 30s trying all sorts of different things and it was such a valuable process in discovering what sort of movement works for me! I'm a yoga girl at heart and found that lower intensity works a lot better for me.
Not with the hunger or cravings for sweets, but for my appearance/inflammation; I´ve had a very similar experience with heavy-weight training. You know how they say: If you want results, you should not be ashamed of lifting heavy weights, even if you are a woman; it will not make you huge or bulky! Hm.... sorry, not for me. I looked bulky and felt heavy, with huge legs(thighs especially) and shoulders. I was massive overall, like a troll, with a height of 163cm. It was awful, and I felt horrible. So, I go against that famous phrase because my experience is what the woman feared confirmed. xD I found Chloe Ting, and her workouts with little or my own weight +/- resistance bands do wonders for me. I look slim and lean, my legs look even longer than they are, my short/wider torso is tighter... and I do not look like a mini-Hulk :D So yes, everybody is different as so as every body is. I´m happy for everyone who found what´s working best for you! And for the others, I wish you to discover what you are looking for - sooner or later!
loved this!!!! I had a similar epiphany when I gave up running for an hour each day, about 12 years ago. I was just feeling over it and told myself if you stop running and gain 10 lbs you will live, but I loved not having to do the pavement grind. I started ballet classes and did not ever gain weight. since then I have done TA and ballet beautiful, walks and rebounding. As for diet, what cured my bloating and IBS after so much trial and error and non-inflamatory diets is carnivore. I gave up huge salads with protein and just eat meat primarily and my bloating went away. My gastro docor told me salad and so much fiber is very hard on the digestive system and I should just eat cooked veg. Well I hate cooked veg and just cut out veg and found a whole health community about carnivore. I am not perfect but eating primarily protein and fat without fiber got rid of my bloating.
Couldn't agree more! I never feel better than when I'm eating meat and eggs with little to no inflammatory foods. Hopefully it keeps gaining traction and helping people.
Omg I love that you started ballet. Athletes gotta athlete 💪🏻 🩰
Red meat for the go
@@emmaashburn3373it's not that the fruits are inflammatory, it's that you have zero fibre for water to hold onto and bulk.
This is a fairly messed up way for women to think about their bodies. A completely flat abdomen generally means you have very little fibre and very little estrogen. Neither is a good thing.
@@Denidrakes69 fiber makes me miserable. A small amount of fruit is ok but more than that flares up my IBS. I forced myself to eat fiber for years because that's what I was told and I always had a stomach ache and constipation. And too much of anything except meat and eats causes joint pain and skin break outs. So yes, it is inflammatory for me and you have no right to tell me it's not because you don't live in my body.
Welcome to discovering that you are a real feminine woman, and that’s to be celebrated! Your body has innate feminine wisdom.
The “hard core” workout is part of the worship of the masculine trope we all got sold. Told that if we aren’t hard, competitive, sweating, accelerating, yada yada, all masculine traits, we are somehow performing less than. Wake up ladies!
Ten thousand percent.
My body needs a nice walk with maybe some five pound ankle weights. Pilates , ballet movements.
Whenever I get on those machines I get puffy.
You are SO heard!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
Easy workouts + diet control works a lot better. I’m a guy but I enjoy your channel. When I train too hard I get too hungry and overeat.
My results after doing Hamelin for the past 9 months are virtually the same as yours! (And I was also doing TAM for years before I switched to Hamelin.) Love his workouts soooo much! 🔥🙌🏽🥳
So grateful to have found him! Thank you so much for sharing with us, Erin!
People tend to forget that exercise basically stresses our bodies. We need as much rest and right nutrition to let the body heal itself, otherwise the body won't be in the condition to repair or improve itself. Too much stress hormone and your body refuses to burn fat/build muscle. The same goes to mental stress. The body and mind needs to be relaxed to lose fat/build muscle. Like someone said, less is more.
I agree! I have had the same experience and when I first noticed the more gentle my workouts were, the better my results were… I literally ignored it and told myself I was crazy. I was so conditioned to believe, like so many of us are, to “go hard or go home” or you’re wasting your time!
Even if the results were the same, honestly mentally, I enjoy my low impact, gentle workouts soooo much more! I look forward to it every day where as before; not one were the results not showing when I was killing myself, I hated every single second and did not enjoy it. It’s hard to maintain something when there is no joy in it!
you convinced me to purchase a rebounder! thank you! :)
It is SO GOOD!!! I’ve been using it more and more. The more I use it, the more I love it and hope it’s the same for you, too!
Same here, I have it for 2 weeks now, since @@RundownwithRachel is kinda my guru now. I am doing some random workouts on YT or during the cardio part of HAM, but do you have any kind of a routine/workouts that you follow or just as you said jumping and running? Thank you Rachel for influencing me in such a positive way, I really love it.
Nightshades are like food poisoning for me!!! A few hours after eating them, I am hugging the toilet until everything is completely evacuated! I discovered this by doing the autoimmune paleo diet. At that time I had fibromyalgia and severe acid reflux, slept on wedge pillow, took double dose prescription reflux meds that didn’t come close to fixing the problem, I didn’t sleep well because of the reflux and sometimes I would wake up to vomit. The very day I stopped the nightshades, the reflux was gone! The severe head to toe fibromyalgia pain gradually got getter and better! It’s so hard to eat out though - why in the world is paprika in everything!!! I have learned to make most foods that I miss, even Mexican! I hope this helps someone❤
I discovered years ago too that my body does not tolerate nightshade. It's the solanines in nightshade that cause inflammation. I heard that Tom Brady doesn't eat nightshades.
I don't have a thyroid, it was removed and for me doing HIIT workouts, I found that the stress that put on my body - it didn't recover. I started walking and doing pilates what a game changer.
My perfect exercise week would be to swim three times, lift weights once or twice, do Pilates once or twice, walk and stretch/yoga every day. But there are those out there saying weights, weights, weights are the only way to go! Well, lifting too much makes me hurt in an icky way. I REALLY appreciate your approach here and have experienced that doing less helps. Marrying that with a positive mental shift is so important. 😊
Very informative ty for this video….i also jump on my cellerciser….and Pilates reformer and just started walking video….and I love riding my bike…oh yes I’m 74 😬…not good with my diet…but I’m working on it
Great video, thanks for sharing. You're so right, we'll all have struggles, even people like you that look 'perfect'😁(to me). I don't know how old you are, but in perimenopause everything gets different. What works for me in terms of great shape is taking it easy and doing time window fasting. Recently found information on glucose spikes, that seems to be a missing link. Could you talk on fasting?
Rachel - thank you so much for this, love this video - it resonates SO much with me! I'm exactly the same. Also - although I used to do TA I found it involved such long workouts - that I had to switch to shorter workouts. Is that the reason you switched from TA to Hamlin method? Thank you again, lots of positive vibes to you, I always love how you explain things!
Always great to hear from you, Olga! I ended up trying Hamelin bc I really just needed a change and have been loving it ever since. I especially appreciate that he doesn’t have strict perspective on what one should or shouldn’t do! Really appreciate his perspective and it’s been a positive change for me overall.
I'm absolutely loving your skin right now. You are glowing. Might need a skin care update video soon. ;-) xx
I agree!! I've been on a yoga journey for almost five years now and my body is the best it's looked my whole life. I do yoga 20-30 minutes most days, and walking. I'm a Registered Dietitian and I caution your advice on anti-inflammatory diets. You personally may have an intolerance to nightshades, but those veggies are included in a true "anti-inflammatory" lifestyle. Fruits, veggies, lean meats, heart-healthy fats, whole grains. Think Mediterranean.
Women appear to be mistaking fibre in the digestive system for inflammation and intolerance.
Do you do yoga on TH-cam? Yoga with Adrienne by chance?
@@spumoni9713 I do! I also follow some others and go to live classes in my area. I've practiced every day for five years!
thank you! Everyone always talks about her and Ive done a few of her things so was just wondering. Thank you for the info :)@@ldfifer
Mediterranean is not it nor are "lean" foods. A person should be eating lots of fatty meat for good health. I agree though on the veggies being healthy unless you're particularly sensitive to them
I'm 46 eat healthy, lift and I can't get the look I want. I'm 100% sure it's perimenopause. I need something ASAP! So glad I found this
Best is too to keep your heart beat between 90-120 its the losing weight heartbeat instead of getting muscles
Yes! I have fatigue symptoms and can't do high intensity anymore so i started low impact more through necessity but it def works. I'm seeing toning and i can maintain my routine without falling off it because workouts are tough and mentally exhausting. Love this content!
After I got married, my husband was shocked by my "lazy girl workouts." But reality is, I'm consistent over time. Now in my 50s, I'm still fit and have managed to maintain a healthy weight. Every year I try to eat a bit better, but my exercise has always been (post dance "career"): recumbent bike 20 min or walking outdoors before work 20-30 min, weights at gym for 10 min (leg press, calves, rows, triceps, biceps) 2-3X week, and yoga or toning 10-20 min sprinkled in there. Or one full hour yoga or barre class now and then, but that's not as common. I workout 4-5Xs per week, but when I was younger it was only 3-4X/week. I've never taken a break from exercise unless sick and resting. Consistency over time. That's it.
OMG YES !! I've been struggling with my weight ever since I quit being a pro-athlete; the sport I did involved running around, jumping, some resistance training and flexibility; basically a mix of everything, and I looked the best I'd ever looked. Super slim, super toned. After I had a medical issue that meant I couldn't tumble anymore, I switched to athletics where I went from running to throwing; one all cardio, one all strength-training.
I looked and felt 'puffy' BOTH WAYS; when I was just doing INTENSE cardio (competitive running drills) 4-5 times a week I looked and felt 'egh'; plus I was always SOO hungry after. When I was strength training regularly I looked and felt the exact same way.
From what I and girlfriends who I've chatted with about this have seen, the dichotomy of only having one 'gym goal' at a time works well for men but not so much for women. I have a guy friend who has been super successful in the gym realm (he is JACKED); and he's now 'cutting' so his muscles are more defined. It's working great for him, but when I tried to follow his advice I felt and looked bloated all the time.
This is why sex-specific advice is so important because physiologically/hormonally etc. we are so different. I feel women who are just exercising for the health benefits and the 'slim but toned' physique should do a range of low impact works as Rachel is saying; mix it up to keep it fun; and do 'a little but often'!! You'd be amazed how little walks here and there in the day, a gentle 20m workout in the morning and maybe a low intensity jog/run in the evening adds up to burning a LOT of calories.
Genuinely I'm burning 1000+ calories daily rn by doing a 20m morning workout; a morning walk with friend or family member to a cafe and back; some more walking around and moving from my desk during the day; then a leisurely run an hour or so before I go to bed. A THOUSAND plus calories burnt. Daily. You see videos of people trying to achieve that in those 'eat a thousand and burn a thousand' videos and they make it look so hard (because IT IS really really hard trying to do that in a compressed time period); but genuinely regular, low-impact movement can do wonders for your physique because it allows you to accumulate workouts such that your TOTAL exercise for the day is higher than it would've been if you tried to do it all in one go. (hope that made sense)
It also feels great because you get the nice feeling you get post-exercise throughout the day; rather than doing a super intense 2hr HIIT workout that leaves you drained, starving, sore, and never wanting to exercise again (being super real rn lol, those types of workouts are just not it).
Please eat more right before your period. This is normal, this is to help the estrogen . When you get your period you then get a lot less hungry and you can go back to eating smaller portions. But eat more carbs and more in general the week prior to your cycle.
I enjoyed this video. Thank you! I’ve been walking a lot this week and feel like my body looks better. I’m really going to give this a chance and see how it goes for a long period of time. Thanks for sharing ❤
It feels so counterintuitive, but I ASSURE YOU, you are on to something! Cheering you on from here!
@@RundownwithRachel awww thank you so much 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing this! I love rebounding, gentle yoga and low impact home workouts. Harder is not better, in my personal experience 🙏
Also the castor oil packs are a game changer!😍
15,000 steps is 7.5 miles, I’d say that’s more than a little walk and would take way longer than an hour at the gym. Maybe she meant 1,500 steps?
I'm so glad that TH-cam put this video in front of my face. You're very engaging. I'm going to apply some of your tips. Thank you!
I have been learning this slowly about myself! Thank you for mentioning the bottomless pit of eating ans the type of exercise! I thought i was crazy...but you have made my day realizing its not just me! ❤
Same!!
This is SO true. I finished running D1 ncaa cross country / track 2 years ago so my life was literally centered around INTENSE exercise and now I do lots of walking, Pilates, and heavy weights once a week and my hormones // hunger has been WAY better. Less is more for sureeee!!!!
It makes life so much more enjoyable!!
Real stripper music doesn't need vulgarity such Stallion (a male horse, btw) brings. On with the rest of the video. ❤
I got exercise burnout. My body ached, I was seeing no results, and I was hating working out (which I normally really enjoy!). Took a two week break to reset, then started again, but no more than 25 minutes a day. Overall, I feel better than when I was doing intense exercise.
This!!!! Thank you for throwing this out into the universe. I used to work out/weight lift like a fiend. I was ravenous CONSTANTLY, and also chronically fatigued. I switched to beginner workout videos/fast walking and life is soooo much better. I look relatively the same, but have more energy and no longer think about food 24/7
Micarah! What are you doing here??!! I thought that you never ventured out of your Barbie box. Lol. :D
I’m loving your videos Rachel. You are funny and natural. Less is definitely more. The best I ever looked was through fast paced walking and climbing steps. Didn’t even realise how great I looked. Now 18 years later, I’m 52 and I’ve lost a lot weight as I really let myself go for many years. I’m eating perfectly and exercising a lot. Yours is the first video amongst hundreds that really resonated with me. Reminded me, although our bodies are very different, less intensity exercise and balanced nutrition is my way to feeling and looking good. Not abusing my body and flogging it to death, but giving it what it needs and treating it kindly. Please do more videos promoting your way and your opinions. You rock ❤
Walking is so underrated. I know so many people who have got big results out of long walks.
Whew this video took me on an internal journey! I’ve been a low-impact, long distance walking person for awhile but the holidays did a number on my diet and I haven’t been able to get back on track. I realized that stress at work was my biggest enemy a few weeks ago and started sleeping more, but I still have a bottomless pit appetite - I get to be one of those people for whom cortisol triggers appetite rather than shutting it down. So I’ve been in a negative spiral since the new year - it’s dark and cold so I don’t want to walk outside, I’m exhausted from work so I don’t want to go to the gym, and all I want to do is EAT. I know my long-term solution is to get a less stressful job, but I’m lost about how to get a short-term solution in motion. I’m going to watch more of your content while at work today in hopes of absorbing some inspiration.
Hey there, you may wanna add ginger into your diet. I found it to be refreshing and it suppresses hunger, plus helps the immune system. If you have a lamp for pure essential oils, the citrus ones, especially mandarine, help to lighten up mood and motivation (from a friend who is a certified aroma therapist). You also may wanna look up info about ghrelin, its the hormone that triggers hunger to find out more about he cause. Or increase protein and healthy fats (pls look up Dr Pelz here on this) and reduce carbs. The first two make you feel happily satiated. ❤
I hope it’s going better! Stress is never worth keeping any job
get a cellerciser.
Yes its called LISS. I love it I found out that pilates, bodyweight, walking was all I needed. Those gyms are not it.
Easy workouts are also easier to fit into your schedule, which helps with consistency
AINT THAT THE TRUTH!
You are right ! Especially if you are a woman in perimenopause which could begin at 35 or 40. High intensity workouts are felt as stress on the body and release cortisol ~ which makes the body hold onto weight
your husband is right about men. you are right about women. men and women are not the same.
I've been walking 30,000 steps a day and I've noticed I'm not as hungry as I used to be when I just lifted all the time. I love the spray tan suggestion! I'm so pale I'm see-through😂💜💜💜 translucent crew over here
30000!? I'd rather do less and a workout x_x
yeah, how many hours to get 30k steps? unless you're taking fast tiny mincing ones@@wombat9199
Nonsense. Strength training is necessary for health: bones e.g., not only muscle. But everyone must find balance.
@@agar80 I love how someone who knows nothing about me is going to comment on my body and my results 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀
Are you still doing the Tracy Anderson method? I'm considering adding some bouncing into my regiment to "break up" the routine a bit, but man...that TA has been awesome. BTW, thanks for getting me into that ❤
I agree with you! less is more has worked for me since I was 32 and went to the gym every single day and did all these hard workouts, only to realize I was gaining weight and felt so anxious, so I gradually realized I didn't feel good and started doing yoga which was far better for me, so yes! Totally happens, maybe because of age and hormones changing....what do I know! Love you videos, they're so funny and relatable 😄
Its true! I started to notice the inflammation and weight gain after running. Walks bring me noticeable results. Slow long walks are a female’s friend. I always feel bad when I see a heavier woman struggling to run for fitness and weight loss. I know how discouraged they will be with the number they see on the scale the day after their sacrifices.
Great video! I found you due to your rebounding videos. I bought a bellicon and LOVE it. Rebounder for LIFE!!
I am a reformed HIIT exerciser and your video resonated with me. We do not need all those intense workouts (and I worked as a personal trainer for 20 yrs!). Too many HIIT workouts F'up women's hormones and actually hinders wt loss. HIIT workouts stress out our bodies and makes our bodies want to protect itself - thus hangs onto our weight for protection. The body needs to feel free and safe to release the weight. Plus, you are right in that it just plain makes you ravenously hungry. Now I only do a REAL tabata workout once a week to get my heart rate up. This is where you go to your max (your real max) for 20 sec and then rest for 10 seconds of rest. You do for 4 MINUTES ONLY and you are done and will be cardiovascular maxed out. (if you need to rest longer was a beginner of this type of workout - you can, but resting only 10 sec is the goal) I read the original study from the real TABATA guy back in 2008/2009 and then the fitness industry just took all sorts of leverage with tabata workouts - if your tabata workout is 20-45 minutes, you are doing it wrong! I got a free airdyne stationary bike (the original one) that is in excellent shape and I use that for my tabata workout. I am WHOOPED at the end. Again I do this ONCE a week for sure and sometimes TWICE if I am not in a certain phase in my female cycle. The female cycle rules women and it should. We have to work with it and not against it. Follow Dr. Mindy Petz on IG, youtube (also a book) - she does an amazing job talking about women's cycles and eating/fasting. She is amazing! Keep the great videos coming. Cheers and Blessings.
Just curious, which part of the cycle do you recommend doing tabata once vs twice a week?
@@hanhb6047Hi! The week leading up to and start of menstruation. Women need to relax, nurture self and FEED yourself. No intense workouts and eat! (not junk) Track your cycle, it is so important to the rhythm of a women. All the best.
I realized that as well. I have gained so much weight and I had been doing the most to drop it. I've done some yoga and Pilates classes just to keep my body flexible and fluid and now My numbers are shifting and I had to laugh cause, of course this would happen. I love stripper music too😂 I used to go to a pole studio when I was in my 30's.I did it for 3 years and then the studio closed down, and then COVID happened. I'm actually going to go back to that because I really enjoyed it. I purchased a pole for my home.
Ps. I actually started trying to do the carnivore diet but I just couldn’t stick with it so I moved to the keto diet. I’ve only been doing this since November 2023 so I still have a long ways to go.
I feel this so much. Every time i start working out (hard usually), i gain weight. Ive told many people and they think im crazy.
I really enjoy your videos and how honest you are! ❤
Thank you, Angela. Really appreciate you ❤️
I tried a Hamlin dabelle workout recently cause you mentioned him and lord I almost died …I couldn’t finish 😢
I work out 3 days a week. 2hrs a week. 45 min lifting weights. 1hr+ walking. Rest of the time I sit at work or home. I feel great at 51. Diet is important. I eat 55% protein. 80g fat, 100g carbs, 150g protein. I'm 10% body fat
Wow ! 10 per cent body fat is impressive! I like how you have a great system that works for you. Did you ever struggle with weigh gain and how long have you been active for , approaching menopause here
You make gains during rest....You speak Truth
Have you read “Fast Like a Girl”? That may help with the inflammation, bloat and the excess hunger during your cycle. It helped me a lot with inflammation and autoimmune. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely love your authenticity, Rachel. It's so fun to watch you. Brightens my day!
I have had the same experience when I use to wear anywhere between a UK size 6, which is an American size 2 with just walking. I was a UK size 12 to 14 and not a totally healthy size 12, which is a us size 8 to 10. I worked out so hard and was shaking my fat in the gym! Right up until I changed my diet and started walking 10 to 12k a day. And I didn’t need to gym more than once a week. Moderate exercise changed my life and many years later my bigger friends are still going mad in the gym they loose the weight and gain it all back. Now I only use intense workouts to increase my fitness level but not to lose weight. The only way you lose weight with high intensity workout is if you’re very lean when your body is very lean anything makes you lose weight but when you are a slightly fatter person who slightly over eats, it’s it’s hard to loose weight and high intensity to lose weight it just doesn’t work like that. I think going out for a walk makes you burn more calories and come home and you’re not as hungry because you’ve got all the polyphenols in the UVA rays and the air just making you feel calm and relaxed
Great video! Sometimes less is more. In January I decided to shorten my workouts. I was exercising 60-90 minutes almost every day (HAM). I was sore all the time and felt inflamed. I was shocked last fall after not exercising for a week during vacation that I lost a pound. How could that be even with diet cheats and cocktails on vacay?? I now do HAM deep toning 2 days a week and 30 minute strength building classes on the off days mixed in with 10-15 minutes or rebounding when I feel like it. Max workouts are now 45 minutes and I take 1-2 rest days. I feel much stronger and am not sore at all. Overall, so much better! As soon as I cut back my workouts, I lost a pound. :)
Isn’t that wild???!!! Thank you so much for sharing! It has taken me so long to wrap my head around this and helpful to hear others may experience the same! Thank you for taking the time to share!
Well said! Love the emphasis on finding what makes you feel best! I’m a trainer and lift heavy but also deal with hormone issues so I experiment with different rep ranges and intensities as well. Totally relate!!!! Thank you! 🙏
I love walking thanks 😊 would you do a video like what you eat in a day ☺️
Agree. Ever since I hit 40, those hard workouts just make me fat and tired
Love this! I actually discovered this exact thing when I was trying to get pregnant. I got off the pill and it took me over a year to get my period back, part of that journey included taking a look at my workouts (too intense, too often) and doing way less impact so I turned to walking and yoga. Now with three kids ajd still do the walkout but I do a very heavy strength training (30 minutes a session) just twice a week and that’s it! But I want to incorporate more rebounding.
THREE BABIES! What a full life! Thank you for taking the time to share. If there is something I am looking to incorporate its weights! You have me inspired!
@@RundownwithRacheltell me about rebounding... Used to do it years ago... Noticed when I did it had tremendous hand eye coordination... Really helped me when I played basketball lol
love your videos and your content, you helped me so much! and you re so funny and real. already with the traft anderson reviews. btw your assumption is correct - science is backing this up - less is more, its just hard to believe it until you finally do it ;)❤
I am at my goal weight and gentle, fun exercise is a part of that. Sleep has been the key. Who knew? Now I'm focused on trying to get stronger, but I'm still prioritizing sleep and real food over all of it.
I sooooo relate to this! Thank you for sharing it. It’s hard for me to accept because a big part of me wants to be able to do kick ass workouts. I enjoy it in the moment but just like you, I feel sick & inflamed & ravenously hungry the rest of the day. And like you, my husband doesn’t get it.
I've actually had the same experience. I was actually was searching for more easy workouts when your video popped up. I used to do HIIT and Les Mills type workouts at the gym. I always ended up feeling bloated after even a small sip of water. I was expending so much energy with no results. Now its been 6 months since I began doing low impact work-outs and my stomach no longer gets bloated after every meal and my arms finally look more toned. My favorite type of workouts are walking, Pilates, and barre plus I also do 8:16 intermittent fasting.
I was gonna subscribe but stripper exposure is killing our communities of girls
Love this info, been trying to figure out what’s best for my body. And started walking and can see a sight difference already but have been looking to do strength training or something easier maybe. Gonna give these a try