Many thanks for the videos. I was getting fed up seeing exercises for the 'overweight' being demonstrated by superfit skinny people with no understanding of what it's like to be big. Loving it :-)
Thank you! Skinny people have no clue how hard it is for large bodies to move. I can't get up off the floor, or cross my legs. Ugh. It was so encouraging to stretch with you this morning. I'm a new subscriber!
All I wanted was a short simple stretch video that was realistic for me. This was that video. I’ll look up stretches for beginners and they’re doing crazy stuff. THANK YOU
Girl, thank you for this video. I was searching through the morning stretch videos and came across yours. Most of these people do not get that stretching when you are skinny is entirely different than stretching when you are big. Thank you!!
Thanks so much. This is the first exercise stretch video I did in the last 5 years. Was feeling pretty trapped in my body today so decided to wake up and stretch. Thank you so much. Starting my journey at 360lbs
Thank you so much. Finally a person that understands a bigger body. I was feeling stiff and in pain. Being very morbidly obese through illness I find it so hard to do other fitness vids even for the elderly. You helped massively. I will be sharing your page. Blessings. ❤😊
Just did this before leaving a 12 hour overnight shift and I feel great…also can I tell you how nice it is to find a channel that isn’t led by some fitness goddess in her 20s wearing shorts intended for an infant, with her butt and hoo-ha hanging out… that’s the last thing I want to see when trying not to fall over😂.. you’ve gained a new subscriber, thank you for this.
Can you please post the link to that video of the 20 year fitness goddess with her butt and hoo-ha hanging out? That's exactly what I've been looking for
This video is so great! I started exercising again and it left me feeling defeated and deflated. I did not want to get up and do it. I would become overwhelmed by how unfit I have become and was afraid that I would exhaust myself before work (so would have trouble balancing my mental health/anxiety). I did the stretching exercise where you pull your leg up behind you, well I tried, it wasn't easy and I was crushed. How far have I fallen that I cannot do a basic stretch that I started doing as a 10 year old netballer! I googled 'beginner stretching for overweight women' and that is where I found you. This morning has been a completely different experience for me and I feel so calmly happy. In some areas I could extend an exercise, or not have to go with the easier option and in others I was no where near as bendy as you. However there was just enough of the two that I feel confident AND pushed. My body feels nicely exerted and I feel happier. This is something I am going to WANT to get up for. Thank you Holly
OMG FINALLY. I was so sick of following yoga tutorials from stick thin Instagram models, seriously made me feel inferiors and shamed. But seeing you, as you are, makes me feel like I can get back into yoga and feel good about my body.
Thank you so much. It’s refreshing to do a stretching video with someone who’s body looks like mine and understands that certain positions or poses may not be as easy for some people. Stretching videos have been very triggering for me and this left me feeling motivated to keep doing this for myself ❤️
Oh my gosh. As a bigger girl I find it can be difficult to even stretch. This morning was my first 9-minute video, and I loved it. Thank you for sharing. I'm looking forward to experiencing more of your videos and workouts as I start taking more care of myself.
Holly, I just stumbled upon your TH-cam a day ago, and I wanted to tell you that your videos, mission, approach, and attitude are a great boon and breath of sunshine in these times... CHEERS and GOOD ON YOU, MA'AM!
Thank you so much! Yes, this is where I need to start. Honestly I was feeling pretty bad about myself when other "beginner" flexibility videos were too advanced for me. This I can do. Grateful for you.
Did your morning stretch video so far. Made me feel so much better physically and mentally. I have found my workout partner and her name is Holly. 😊. I am now committed to this journey. Thanks for taking us along with you. I appreciate you so much.
I’m a 20 year old who has gained over 100 lbs since I was 16 during covid, and I used to be very fit and athletic. Now I live a sedentary lifestyle (the only exercise I do is one 15 minute walk per week for my dog) and I want to change my habits desperately. I also have depression, anxiety, and ADHD which makes it extremely hard for me to start something, let alone keep it consistent. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, and I found it incredibly easy to get up out of bed and stretch with you. Your body looks so similar to mine and that was extremely comforting and made me feel welcome. I hope that I can continue to watch your videos every morning to stretch and hopefully kickstart a good habit for me. Thank you so much, genuinely.
Omg you are amazing. You are so real! I'm so tired of seeing thin fit people showing yoga for the plus size, that's really unmotivating. Keep it up and thank you!
Holly thank you so so much for this. I do this every day and I have felt much better since I've started. I'm so unfit I do break a sweat while doing these but god it makes me feel amazing after!!
Thank you for having a channel that actually caters to plus size people trying to exercise. Lots of channels are unrealistic for plus size individuals like myself.
Thank you so much for this. I used to think videos like this were for the weak, little did I know that it is the complete opposite. I never saw myself getting to where I am now. with your channel I am able to feel normal again. feel strong again! Thank you for the strength to keep going.
I found this last year when I broke my ankle. I've since healed but my anxiety hit the lowest point (by being extremely high) this past week. I've done this a couple of times in the morning and I almost always feel better. Thanks Holly! I love your channel and what you're doing for all us plus-size bodies!
Thank you so much for your videos Holly. It is very helpful to see someone else like me doing exercises and that they understand what it is like. I find it very difficult to keep up with beginner exercise videos with trainers who are already fit. You're an inspiration!
I've recently put back on a decent chunk of weight during lockdown and the biggest issue with exercise atm is the aches and pains in muscles. All stretching videos tend to be for people who are frankly more flexible and have physically smaller bodies. This was perfect for me, keep up the good work.
I have fibromyalgia and this is such a a gentle yet effective stretch routine. It helps get my body loosened up and helps chase a bit of the fibro dog away. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been mostly bed bound for a year and a half due to an injury. I’m trying to get up and get going to get this weight off that I’ve gained. This video is perfect for beginners with a lot of weight to lose. I’ve added it to my morning routine and just completed it for the first time. I was able to do it all with no break! Thanks again!
I want to thank you for making this really easy to follow video. I’m trying really hard to get back into exercise (mainly walking more) and wanted to find some easy stretches that can get me going in the morning. I’ll definitely be doing this to get myself moving more!!!!!
Thank you so much for making this! I was getting frustrated by looking up “easy stretching” videos and finding that the majority of them I wasn’t able to do. This video is just what I need!
I can't thank you enough for this. Seeing someone closer to my size was incredibly comforting to start out this scary new thing in my life. At one point you smiled during one of the stretches and I got so emotional I cried?? Thank you for the help
Thank you. This is 100% what I've been looking for and not finding. So many people posting are in perfect shape and their idea of 'low impact' or 'beginner' isn't even close to what I need to get started. This is awesome, thank you so much!
I'm sick and tired of being in pain as soon as I wake up. I'm almost 300 lbs and I've finally decided to start a weight loss journey. They're simple stretches and I know I can do it. My back and legs still hurt a little but I'm hoping that'll go away if/when I start to lose weight. Thank you for sharing this.
I have been searching for a morning stretch routine like this forever. I have a bad knee so I can't do all these fancy stretches most of these videos have. This one is perfect.. Thank you.
i don’t normally comment on youtube, i just like to watch usually. but i just want to thank you for this. it’s so hard to find plus size, more disabled friendly stretches! your videos are super helpful!! thank you!
Girl, thank you, I was thinking of doing some of her workouts, but now I don't think I will. Someone who has really nice workout vids and some for plus size people is Joanna Soh and you can really tell she's a pro. It's nice that someone like her thought of creatine a routine for people like us :)... Like she's totally fit and still considered big people too, like not many trainers do.
Thank you! Finally, I found realistic content for a larger person. Most exercise videos show stuff that is impossible for me to even attempt, much less do. ❤
I agree with other commenters, it's nice to see a video of somebody who looks like me. Also, just something I enjoy is more guided breathing and maybe slow down a bit but this got me super relaxed for bed and I rubbed my feet a but instead of the march at the end because they are very sore from all the yardwork earlier. Thanks again!
I'm actually feeling a good bit better this morning after doing this. Def able to move a lot better after being sore and achey almost constantly recently. Thank you!
Thanks for making these videos, I’m looking forward to checking them all out. It’s wonderful to see someone who looks similar to me doing exercises that aren’t super complicated, it makes it feel much more attainable.
Wow! Thank you so much! I am 325 and just starting my weight loss journey. I typed in stretches for bigger women and yours was the fist video! Soooo easy to keep up with and felt great!! I look forward to working out to your videos! ❤
Thanks for the video! I love your calm energy. Great correction on the side lean too - I was definitely doing it wrong and felt an immediate change when I corrected.
Bonjour Holly,🤗 I came across your videos yesterday - they're exactly what I have been looking for !! Slow and simple with easy explanations to each movement. All done by a "normal looking" & "natural person " This video is going to be so helpful to me - I suffer from fibromyalgia & chronic pain, so some mornings take longer than others for me to get up and moving. These stretching movements are GREAT and the fact that they can be started in bed makes them even better.( I usually lie in bed until I feel not so stiff - it's such a waste of time!) at least now I won't feel so useless 😜 I'm looking forward to being able to get into some of your other workout videos!! Thanks for this brilliant series.... Keep up the great work !!
I absolutely love this routine! I’ve been using it for the past couple years and recently started back more frequently. It makes such a difference in the morning, not just body but mind. And I love seeing the changes with my mobility as well. Thank you so much!
I really enjoy your videos. I used to teach yoga as a large woman years ago but fell out of my exercise routines. I am really enjoying following your workouts.
Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! I find you so inspiring. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and been menopausal for six years. I struggle to motivate myself, as doing too much makes me ill. Then I found you. You are amazing. I don't know how you keep going, but I hope these positive comments help. 💛
i'm 37 and 313 lbs, just started getting my life on track, going to the gym. walking a mile in 30 minutes *most* days per week. I feel great when I leave the gym, but feel like an old man when I get out of bed. Thanks so much for the help by sharing this video.
I do this every morning after i wake up and every night before i go to bed, it has really helped me to not feel stiff and anxious as exam season is approaching (while being gentle on my body). Thank you!
Thank you so much! As a “skinny” instructor, I know it’s my job to know how to accomodate all people of different shapes and sizes. Totally appreciate your video and this will be really helpful!!
Dear Holly, I shortly stumbled upon your workouts some days ago. I love your approch, your attitude and I am really sure that this time I will be successfull with my weight loss. You are a great inspiration for me. Thanks Anna
Thank you so much for this video. I’m 3x and recovering from a torn meniscus and this was so gentle but still impactful. Saving this video to do every day ❤️
Started changing the way I eat a month ago and this week I finally decided to get my body moving. After looking for excersise videos for beginners I tried one from a skinny fitness instructor and as soon as they told me to do jumping jacks I laughed and decided to search again. I found your channel and I'm so happy to see a full figured woman working out and doing moves that I can do! You're the best, keep making these videos! ❤️
I tried this today since I woke up in the morning due to severe back and waist pain, well it did helped as after some time I felt relieved, not only this I walked for about half hour and did crunches too. Since this relief was only temporary, I hope doing this regularly helps me to relive back pain on permanent basis! P.s.- I m a plus size too
This is the first stretch tape I tried and I really like it for myself and my daughter who is disabled. I have imitations myself due to my weight and a very bad back. So the first time doing this feels exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Holly and I hope to stay with this every day and work myself up to some of your longer videos.
I tried your stretches tonight, finally I found your videos. Some things I cannot do while I am obese. Your technique back stretch with arms go back and hold behind at lower back and body go forward, it stretches sooooooooooo gooood. I repeat after that and will do everyday !
This is the first video of yours I've done. I see you've been successful in your journey & I'm starting where you were. This was the first video I found that worked with my body. I hope to have my own achievements in the months to come...Thanks Much❤
I know this is an old video, but I want to say thank you so much for posting these videos! I always struggle finding anything that suits me as most videos for obese people are made by strong skinny well built women, which makes 0 sense of you ask me. Your videos are helping me so much 💖
Thank you for this follow along video. Been years since I last stretched and have been having a harder time moving in the last 6 months. Great stretch for in the morning before work!
THANK YOU!!! I've been looking for good stretching videos for me to do in the morning before work! It's very labor-intensive on my legs and back. So this was very much appreciated!!❤❤❤
I have to comment here because.. I have been essentially stuck in bed for over 6 weeks. I have chronic illness and pain.. and I have been looking for a low impact stretching video for a minute. I am obese, used to be 570 pounds, now I fluctuate between 387-398. And I gotta tell you, it was so discouraging! I kept finding videos of these really fit people who said that it was modified or for bigger people, and every time a few minutes in, I could tell that wasn't true. Not only was I able to get through this morning stretches video without hurting myself for the first time during my search? But every time I felt like I would give up, you'd smile and I'd find myself smiling too and it was.. gosh every thing I needed. So I looked at your videos and see a bunch of videos I can slowly start doing to feel better and start moving again. Just really needed you to know that your videos matter to people like me. Thank you! ❤❤
Holly, I LOVE this!! Just found you this morning, and it is perfect for me! Thank you so much. I am 18 months in to reclaiming the health and strength of my body, and am doing really well, little by little. THANK YOU for sharing your process with us! I will be using this every morning from now on. 🙂
Hello Holly! I just found this stretching video this morning and am so happy to see you have a whole channel on plus size fitness. I have been over weight since shortly after my first born. I've tried gyms and following routines, even paid classes! They are uncomfortable and unrealistic for big bodies trying to loose 100+ lbs. I am going to credit the Devine for leading me to your channel today. I look forward to watching more of your videos and thank you for being brave enough to fill this void of plus sized fitness journeys. ❤
This is such a great video! Very helpful. I am so stiff in the morning. I am trying to get in better shape. Thank you for all your videos. Its is a game changer to see someone that looks like me do the exercice. You are fabulous! Thanks a million! 🥰
Thank you soooo much for this video, it's perfect! No blah blah blah in the beginning, you get right into it! I really need to stretch every morning, I'm very very stiff. I'm excited that I found your video and will make it part of my morning routine!😀😀😀
Yay, finally a vid on my level. Browsing through these vids and so many look like they're made for circus contortionists. And those are the ones that say Beginner. I am not fit or young so I need the real deal here, thank you. Great animal portraits in the background btw!
Thank you so much!! Today was a rest day and the first video I chose had crazy stretches my body is not ready for lol!!! This was really helpful!! Please keep doing these!
Many thanks for the videos. I was getting fed up seeing exercises for the 'overweight' being demonstrated by superfit skinny people with no understanding of what it's like to be big. Loving it :-)
Thank you ✨🧡
Love your videos Holly.your awesome. Thank you 🌹
@@HollyHonjo 5mtmymy
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Yeah and they say they are easy exercises but they really aren't.
Yes ma'am..so true
Thank you! Skinny people have no clue how hard it is for large bodies to move. I can't get up off the floor, or cross my legs. Ugh. It was so encouraging to stretch with you this morning. I'm a new subscriber!
Yesss me too definitely
All I wanted was a short simple stretch video that was realistic for me. This was that video. I’ll look up stretches for beginners and they’re doing crazy stuff. THANK YOU
Girl, thank you for this video. I was searching through the morning stretch videos and came across yours. Most of these people do not get that stretching when you are skinny is entirely different than stretching when you are big. Thank you!!
When your squish gets in the way, and your muscles COULD stretch more, but there is no room... That's a thing thin people cannot understand
Yay, I feel like I’ve found my people and by “my people,” I mean you, Holly! Thanks for this channel!
Thank you 🥺🧡
Ditto!
Thanks so much. This is the first exercise stretch video I did in the last 5 years. Was feeling pretty trapped in my body today so decided to wake up and stretch. Thank you so much. Starting my journey at 360lbs
hey! hope it’s going well! i’m so proud of you
Loving your videos, has motivated me to do something everyday, either in my bed or standing
Thank you so much. Finally a person that understands a bigger body. I was feeling stiff and in pain. Being very morbidly obese through illness I find it so hard to do other fitness vids even for the elderly. You helped massively. I will be sharing your page. Blessings. ❤😊
Just did this before leaving a 12 hour overnight shift and I feel great…also can I tell you how nice it is to find a channel that isn’t led by some fitness goddess in her 20s wearing shorts intended for an infant, with her butt and hoo-ha hanging out… that’s the last thing I want to see when trying not to fall over😂.. you’ve gained a new subscriber, thank you for this.
Can you please post the link to that video of the 20 year fitness goddess with her butt and hoo-ha hanging out? That's exactly what I've been looking for
@@kvedwards1971 maybe find something else to do with your hand
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@Angel-qf6if btw I was just joking. This really is a good video though
Im a personal trainer and I find this so helpful for my larger clients! Thankyou so much! Keep up the good work
This video is so great! I started exercising again and it left me feeling defeated and deflated. I did not want to get up and do it. I would become overwhelmed by how unfit I have become and was afraid that I would exhaust myself before work (so would have trouble balancing my mental health/anxiety). I did the stretching exercise where you pull your leg up behind you, well I tried, it wasn't easy and I was crushed. How far have I fallen that I cannot do a basic stretch that I started doing as a 10 year old netballer! I googled 'beginner stretching for overweight women' and that is where I found you. This morning has been a completely different experience for me and I feel so calmly happy. In some areas I could extend an exercise, or not have to go with the easier option and in others I was no where near as bendy as you. However there was just enough of the two that I feel confident AND pushed. My body feels nicely exerted and I feel happier. This is something I am going to WANT to get up for. Thank you Holly
Don’t worry about it just keep trying an effort by gym and half diet that’s good for you😃😅😌👍🏻👌🏻👊🏻💪🏻
Yup! I hear you! I'd rather see someone my size to work with.if we both can do it.ill be happy!!
I have to much pain in lumbar to move around..
Yup. Agree totally
I just love when she smiles throughout the video. It seems so genuine. Looks like she's smiling through the camera and right at me.
Hello dear
I thought the same thing. I didn't wanna comment afraid I'd sound creepy. But her smile was awesome at the right time.
I'm glad I'm not the only one lol sometimes I even carry on a conversation with her🤫
OMG FINALLY. I was so sick of following yoga tutorials from stick thin Instagram models, seriously made me feel inferiors and shamed. But seeing you, as you are, makes me feel like I can get back into yoga and feel good about my body.
Was it necessary to say stick thin?
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Thank you so much. It’s refreshing to do a stretching video with someone who’s body looks like mine and understands that certain positions or poses may not be as easy for some people. Stretching videos have been very triggering for me and this left me feeling motivated to keep doing this for myself ❤️
Yessss I definitely agree I also almost quit before I found this video and now I'm not going to quit this is my motivation here.
Oh my gosh. As a bigger girl I find it can be difficult to even stretch. This morning was my first 9-minute video, and I loved it. Thank you for sharing. I'm looking forward to experiencing more of your videos and workouts as I start taking more care of myself.
Well done Erica 👍🧡
Holly, I just stumbled upon your TH-cam a day ago, and I wanted to tell you that your videos, mission, approach, and attitude are a great boon and breath of sunshine in these times... CHEERS and GOOD ON YOU, MA'AM!
Thanks, Black Romulan. I appreciate the positive comments ✨😊
@@HollyHonjo no problem; best wishes on your fitness journey!
Thank you so much! Yes, this is where I need to start. Honestly I was feeling pretty bad about myself when other "beginner" flexibility videos were too advanced for me. This I can do. Grateful for you.
Just found your channel and honestly love it. It's so hard to find low impact workout for bigger bodies so Thank You
You're welcome 😊✨
Did your morning stretch video so far. Made me feel so much better physically and mentally. I have found my workout partner and her name is Holly. 😊. I am now committed to this journey. Thanks for taking us along with you. I appreciate you so much.
I’m a 20 year old who has gained over 100 lbs since I was 16 during covid, and I used to be very fit and athletic. Now I live a sedentary lifestyle (the only exercise I do is one 15 minute walk per week for my dog) and I want to change my habits desperately. I also have depression, anxiety, and ADHD which makes it extremely hard for me to start something, let alone keep it consistent. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, and I found it incredibly easy to get up out of bed and stretch with you. Your body looks so similar to mine and that was extremely comforting and made me feel welcome. I hope that I can continue to watch your videos every morning to stretch and hopefully kickstart a good habit for me. Thank you so much, genuinely.
This was a great beginning stretch workout for me since I’ve been so sedentary from working from home!
Same here! Going on 4 years and have gained so much weight
Omg you are amazing. You are so real! I'm so tired of seeing thin fit people showing yoga for the plus size, that's really unmotivating. Keep it up and thank you!
I just found your channel I’m a big girl and always wanted to do yoga but felt judged until I found your channel thank you for sharing ❤️
No judgement here 🤗 I'm glad you found me
Hello Alicia
Holly thank you so so much for this. I do this every day and I have felt much better since I've started. I'm so unfit I do break a sweat while doing these but god it makes me feel amazing after!!
That's fabulous Luri. I'm glad you find value in them. Thank you.
Thank you for having a channel that actually caters to plus size people trying to exercise. Lots of channels are unrealistic for plus size individuals like myself.
i know, right! Glad you are enjoying my videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. I used to think videos like this were for the weak, little did I know that it is the complete opposite. I never saw myself getting to where I am now. with your channel I am able to feel normal again. feel strong again! Thank you for the strength to keep going.
I found this last year when I broke my ankle. I've since healed but my anxiety hit the lowest point (by being extremely high) this past week. I've done this a couple of times in the morning and I almost always feel better. Thanks Holly! I love your channel and what you're doing for all us plus-size bodies!
Thank you so much for your videos Holly. It is very helpful to see someone else like me doing exercises and that they understand what it is like. I find it very difficult to keep up with beginner exercise videos with trainers who are already fit. You're an inspiration!
Yay. Glad to have you join me 🤗
I've recently put back on a decent chunk of weight during lockdown and the biggest issue with exercise atm is the aches and pains in muscles. All stretching videos tend to be for people who are frankly more flexible and have physically smaller bodies. This was perfect for me, keep up the good work.
I have fibromyalgia and this is such a a gentle yet effective stretch routine. It helps get my body loosened up and helps chase a bit of the fibro dog away. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been mostly bed bound for a year and a half due to an injury. I’m trying to get up and get going to get this weight off that I’ve gained. This video is perfect for beginners with a lot of weight to lose. I’ve added it to my morning routine and just completed it for the first time. I was able to do it all with no break! Thanks again!
I want to thank you for making this really easy to follow video. I’m trying really hard to get back into exercise (mainly walking more) and wanted to find some easy stretches that can get me going in the morning. I’ll definitely be doing this to get myself moving more!!!!!
Thank you so much for making this! I was getting frustrated by looking up “easy stretching” videos and finding that the majority of them I wasn’t able to do. This video is just what I need!
I can't thank you enough for this. Seeing someone closer to my size was incredibly comforting to start out this scary new thing in my life. At one point you smiled during one of the stretches and I got so emotional I cried?? Thank you for the help
Thanks Holly for being you along with the super positive energy. Guiding light.
So happy it helped
Thank you. This is 100% what I've been looking for and not finding. So many people posting are in perfect shape and their idea of 'low impact' or 'beginner' isn't even close to what I need to get started. This is awesome, thank you so much!
I'm sick and tired of being in pain as soon as I wake up. I'm almost 300 lbs and I've finally decided to start a weight loss journey. They're simple stretches and I know I can do it. My back and legs still hurt a little but I'm hoping that'll go away if/when I start to lose weight. Thank you for sharing this.
I have been searching for a morning stretch routine like this forever. I have a bad knee so I can't do all these fancy stretches most of these videos have. This one is perfect.. Thank you.
i don’t normally comment on youtube, i just like to watch usually. but i just want to thank you for this. it’s so hard to find plus size, more disabled friendly stretches! your videos are super helpful!! thank you!
I loveee that I don’t need to get on the floor. Definitely doing these at the gym before workout!!
I've never been active in my entire life, your routine helped me a lot
Found you too. As I'm not a small person, and think you are great and motivating. Do what I can, at 63 yrs. Keep it up. A breath of fresh air.
Thank you ✨ 🧡
Thank you, Holly! Am feeling much less stiff after this! You're a blessing to us with these videos!
Girl, thank you, I was thinking of doing some of her workouts, but now I don't think I will.
Someone who has really nice workout vids and some for plus size people is Joanna Soh and you can really tell she's a pro.
It's nice that someone like her thought of creatine a routine for people like us :)... Like she's totally fit and still considered big people too, like not many trainers do.
I voluntarily stretched because I wanted to today after 6 years by watching your video. I feel so much better.. Thank you, God bless you..
Thank you! Finally, I found realistic content for a larger person. Most exercise videos show stuff that is impossible for me to even attempt, much less do. ❤
Thank you ! Got up this morning and did this routine and it was a fantastic way to start my day !
I agree with other commenters, it's nice to see a video of somebody who looks like me. Also, just something I enjoy is more guided breathing and maybe slow down a bit but this got me super relaxed for bed and I rubbed my feet a but instead of the march at the end because they are very sore from all the yardwork earlier. Thanks again!
Fantastic thank you! I used this as an end of day stretch after sitting at a desk all day.
I'm actually feeling a good bit better this morning after doing this. Def able to move a lot better after being sore and achey almost constantly recently. Thank you!
Holly I absolutely love this video. It has become a part of my morning routine. Going to be adding in exercise ones next. Thank you!!!!
Thanks for making these videos, I’m looking forward to checking them all out. It’s wonderful to see someone who looks similar to me doing exercises that aren’t super complicated, it makes it feel much more attainable.
Thanks for helping us bigger folks out. Exercising feels so good.
Wow! Thank you so much! I am 325 and just starting my weight loss journey. I typed in stretches for bigger women and yours was the fist video! Soooo easy to keep up with and felt great!! I look forward to working out to your videos! ❤
Me too girl good luck!!
I use your morning stretch routine everyday I love it it's like a alarm to wake up my body
Thanks for the video! I love your calm energy.
Great correction on the side lean too - I was definitely doing it wrong and felt an immediate change when I corrected.
I'm doing this everyday in the morning before my treadmill walk.
I'm not considered a plus size but I never been skinny in my life. I appreciate ur video. Keep it up hunny ur rocking it!!!
Thank you so much. I work graveyard shifts and it kills my lower back. I’m so happy I found this GEM. Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you for this video.. I watch this video almost every morning
You are my hero. I tried bunches of workout programs and couldn't do the moves. Now at least I'm moving and I don't have to give up.❤
Bonjour Holly,🤗 I came across your videos yesterday - they're exactly what I have been looking for !! Slow and simple with easy explanations to each movement. All done by a "normal looking" & "natural person "
This video is going to be so helpful to me - I suffer from fibromyalgia & chronic pain, so some mornings take longer than others for me to get up and moving. These stretching movements are GREAT and the fact that they can be started in bed makes them even better.( I usually lie in bed until I feel not so stiff - it's such a waste of time!) at least now I won't feel so useless 😜
I'm looking forward to being able to get into some of your other workout videos!!
Thanks for this brilliant series.... Keep up the great work !!
Salut! You're welcome 😊 ✨
I absolutely love this routine! I’ve been using it for the past couple years and recently started back more frequently. It makes such a difference in the morning, not just body but mind. And I love seeing the changes with my mobility as well. Thank you so much!
I really enjoy your videos. I used to teach yoga as a large woman years ago but fell out of my exercise routines. I am really enjoying following your workouts.
Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! I find you so inspiring. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and been menopausal for six years. I struggle to motivate myself, as doing too much makes me ill. Then I found you. You are amazing. I don't know how you keep going, but I hope these positive comments help. 💛
bless you, this routine is exactly what i was looking for. this is really going to help me limber up for work
i'm 37 and 313 lbs, just started getting my life on track, going to the gym. walking a mile in 30 minutes *most* days per week. I feel great when I leave the gym, but feel like an old man when I get out of bed. Thanks so much for the help by sharing this video.
I do this every morning after i wake up and every night before i go to bed, it has really helped me to not feel stiff and anxious as exam season is approaching (while being gentle on my body). Thank you!
Thank you so much! As a “skinny” instructor, I know it’s my job to know how to accomodate all people of different shapes and sizes.
Totally appreciate your video and this will be really helpful!!
Dear Holly, I shortly stumbled upon your workouts some days ago. I love your approch, your attitude and I am really sure that this time I will be successfull with my weight loss. You are a great inspiration for me. Thanks Anna
Thank you so much!
This was so relaxing! I didnt think I'd feel any difference because it was only 10 minutes, but I for sure feel less stiff, especially in my shoulders
Thank you so much for this video. I’m 3x and recovering from a torn meniscus and this was so gentle but still impactful. Saving this video to do every day ❤️
Many Thanks and may God bless you for being authentically real in presenting realistic information. ❤️🙏🏽
This is exactly what I need to add to my morning routine! Thanks!
Started changing the way I eat a month ago and this week I finally decided to get my body moving. After looking for excersise videos for beginners I tried one from a skinny fitness instructor and as soon as they told me to do jumping jacks I laughed and decided to search again. I found your channel and I'm so happy to see a full figured woman working out and doing moves that I can do! You're the best, keep making these videos! ❤️
Just did this workout this afternoon in my living room. I did some modifications but felt great after. Thanks so much!
I tried this today since I woke up in the morning due to severe back and waist pain, well it did helped as after some time I felt relieved, not only this I walked for about half hour and did crunches too. Since this relief was only temporary, I hope doing this regularly helps me to relive back pain on permanent basis!
P.s.- I m a plus size too
This is the first stretch tape I tried and I really like it for myself and my daughter who is disabled. I have imitations myself due to my weight and a very bad back. So the first time doing this feels exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Holly and I hope to stay with this every day and work myself up to some of your longer videos.
This is The PERFECT body stretch I feel so much more comfortable after this. I will be incorporating into my daily life, thank you so much.😁
Perfect for me anytime of the day 🙂Thank you!
I tried your stretches tonight, finally I found your videos. Some things I cannot do while I am obese. Your technique back stretch with arms go back and hold behind at lower back and body go forward, it stretches sooooooooooo gooood. I repeat after that and will do everyday !
THANK YOU! I do these with you every morning before my workouts. And I can ACTUALLY do them!
This is the first video of yours I've done. I see you've been successful in your journey & I'm starting where you were. This was the first video I found that worked with my body. I hope to have my own achievements in the months to come...Thanks Much❤
I know this is an old video, but I want to say thank you so much for posting these videos! I always struggle finding anything that suits me as most videos for obese people are made by strong skinny well built women, which makes 0 sense of you ask me. Your videos are helping me so much 💖
Absolutely love this. It's easier to follow like this. Thank you Holly
Thank you for this follow along video. Been years since I last stretched and have been having a harder time moving in the last 6 months. Great stretch for in the morning before work!
THANK YOU!!! I've been looking for good stretching videos for me to do in the morning before work! It's very labor-intensive on my legs and back. So this was very much appreciated!!❤❤❤
Your videos have brought tears to my eyes. you have all that I need
Thank you 🌠🌠
I so need this stretching video and can really feel the difference will try 3x a week. Thks
I have to comment here because.. I have been essentially stuck in bed for over 6 weeks. I have chronic illness and pain.. and I have been looking for a low impact stretching video for a minute. I am obese, used to be 570 pounds, now I fluctuate between 387-398. And I gotta tell you, it was so discouraging! I kept finding videos of these really fit people who said that it was modified or for bigger people, and every time a few minutes in, I could tell that wasn't true.
Not only was I able to get through this morning stretches video without hurting myself for the first time during my search? But every time I felt like I would give up, you'd smile and I'd find myself smiling too and it was.. gosh every thing I needed.
So I looked at your videos and see a bunch of videos I can slowly start doing to feel better and start moving again.
Just really needed you to know that your videos matter to people like me. Thank you! ❤❤
Holly, I LOVE this!! Just found you this morning, and it is perfect for me! Thank you so much. I am 18 months in to reclaiming the health and strength of my body, and am doing really well, little by little. THANK YOU for sharing your process with us! I will be using this every morning from now on. 🙂
I’ve seen your videos and haven’t started yet. tomorrow morning I’m going to. Thank you for the video.
Hello Holly! I just found this stretching video this morning and am so happy to see you have a whole channel on plus size fitness. I have been over weight since shortly after my first born. I've tried gyms and following routines, even paid classes! They are uncomfortable and unrealistic for big bodies trying to loose 100+ lbs.
I am going to credit the Devine for leading me to your channel today. I look forward to watching more of your videos and thank you for being brave enough to fill this void of plus sized fitness journeys.
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This is such a great video! Very helpful. I am so stiff in the morning. I am trying to get in better shape. Thank you for all your videos. Its is a game changer to see someone that looks like me do the exercice. You are fabulous! Thanks a million! 🥰
I think i just found a new important part of my morning routine, thank you!
Loved it! Didn't know I needed to do the stretch until this. Many thanks to you. Now to that much anticipated walk.
Thank you soooo much for this video, it's perfect! No blah blah blah in the beginning, you get right into it! I really need to stretch every morning, I'm very very stiff. I'm excited that I found your video and will make it part of my morning routine!😀😀😀
Yay, finally a vid on my level. Browsing through these vids and so many look like they're made for circus contortionists. And those are the ones that say Beginner. I am not fit or young so I need the real deal here, thank you. Great animal portraits in the background btw!
Thank you so much!! Today was a rest day and the first video I chose had crazy stretches my body is not ready for lol!!! This was really helpful!! Please keep doing these!
Hey holly i just want to say i subscribed to your channel about a week ago. I want to thank you so much for these workout videos.
You're so welcome ✨