I've Been Struggling Lately... *working on my mental + physical health*
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My mental and physical health have been a little off lately, to be honest. I've been struggling to find a routine, to feel motivated and to have much energy. Time to turn that around (:
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OUR FIRST MEET-UP IS HERE!!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧 London, hi!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧 It’s been three LONG years since our last chance to meet and for me to thank you for the greatest support in the world 🥺
It’s on Saturday 19th November and it’s completely free of course! Grab your ticket at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lululemon-x-natacha-oceane-tickets-453979814847 (before I announce it on Instagram tomorrow 🤫)
I’ll be dishing out hugs until they kick me out 🤗 and can’t wait to meet you all, hear about your journeys + eat Crosstown doughnuts together!!! 🍩🍓
Oh my gosh if I lived in London I would 100% go.
Eep! So excited to meet you! Take care until then, you've got this! (:
@@ruffleshuffleruffle Cannnnnot wait to see you there and give you a hug!!! you have no idea!!!
Eeeeek this has made my week and its been a tough couple of weeks. Excited to see you!
Yay I'll see you there ❤
I know you said Mario went through a his own little blip after the car crash but him supporting and hyping your photography is so wholesome. So happy you’ve had each other to support one another during this (and the comedic duo moments don’t hurt us as the viewers ;)
🥺 yeah you're right, he always prioritises helping and looking out for me even when he's struggling and when I was editing the video I noticed that too. thanks for being here Mayra, we're so lucky to have you. hope you're happy and having a beautiful week 🤍
It’s common with bites or stings for them to become itchy afterwards. I got stung by a bee at it was itchy afterwards for a week
thank you for being so open Natacha, sending love to you and Mario ! ❤
TH-cam? Is that you?
Thank you for being so open with us, you feel like a close friend (even if just through the internet!). Sending you lots of love!
there's a reason I call you my friends ❤❤❤ sending you so much love back!! xxx
I was genuinely thinking the exact same. ❤️
This video healed something inside of me. Like it was comforting to see and relate to this struggle and see how you deal and “recover” from it without being mean to yourself. Also I now want cinnamon Buns! Love you Natacha!❤️
hahah I get that same thing where my taste buds wake up when I'm watching food shows! I am rooting for you always, I hope you allow yourself the time and space you need when things get a little tough and I know you'll be back. Sending you so much love 🤍
No joke! My family just made cinnamon buns after lunch 😍
Car accidents can REALLY cause a shift in focus even if no one gets hurt. So glad you're all okay! It's totally normal to feel a residual mental toll from that kind of incident.
totally with you on that one Anna, it just changed my perspective so much!! Sending you so much love, thank you for being so supportive (: ❤❤❤❤
NATACHAA!! Don't minimize your accident and health lows! Just because you're successful and young it doesn't mean you're not allowed to feel those things. An accident is a traumatic event whether there are casulties or not. You need time to process things and for your body to heal. Take things slowly and don't hyperfocus on having to be productive as you recover this period. Sending you lots of love and hope you can find the balance you need!! ❤❤❤
hey!!! how ya doing??? 🤍 yeah I think you're right, I just wasn't expecting to feel anything and I think I was confused about what I was feeling because the most important thing (that everyone was fine) came true. I don't know if I'm explaining it well, but maybe I've just been processing slowly and the illness confused that. Thank you for everything. This is such a kind and supportive message. Sending you so much love ❤🔥
@@natachaoceane As long as we're alive we will feel all sorts of things. ❤
Some things are gonna feel tragic and others wonderful. But sometimes certain things can confuse us so much we won't understand until weeks, months, maybe years later and it's okay. ❤
Give yourself love and time!! 🥰
Three topics to cover:
1. How to recover faster? (considering we are getting older, period cycle is more prominent and can’t hit it in the gym the way I used to)
2. How to train on a budget - without gym? (we need those gains, especially lower body - how to find that weight without using the gym?)
3. How to train regularly with 8+ work hours a day? (and everything else - meal prep, life responsibilities?)
These genuine interest me, and can’t seem to find direct answers
she has a workout program for at home !
She also has a video called how to workout when you're busy
This video is SO HEALTHY FOR ME!! Currently, very slowly, working my way out of a deep slump and I’m really thankful to see a piece of your journey! Thank you!
You’re gonna be back and a long way out of that slump soon, I know it. I’m excited for you to feel much better and be back to your best! 🥰
Autumn seems to be a time of a lot of change, especially this year. Cheers to everyone going through change right now, and my hope that you find the silver lining if you're dealing with negative change!
It also seemed to arrive overnight, cold dark and grim! Such a shock to the system. Roll on March and the clocks changing again.
I relate I feel like I’ve encountered so many changes right now from October to now it’s insane. I’ve been in such confusing time in my training or even nutrition at times as I get bored and I’m constantly changing but I’m still getting stronger. It’s very eye opening time of the year for sure
My lashes and hair are falling ,I'm getting depressed so yeah it's normal , sending prayers for everybody ! Stay happy and thank god everyday because you are healthy !
@@cl5420 and scorpio season...
I just love how supportive and encouraging Mario is. You two are literally best friends. I could only wish for a relationship like this someday.
So a couple of things…
1. I’m so glad that you and Mario are ok after the accident and that your also starting to get a bit better after being sick. Feeling under the weather is always tough.
2. Your makeup looks absolutely amazing!! I’ve never seen you look more happy and beautiful.
3. I think you might have just said something that might have changed my gym journey forever. When you said that you got to the gym and that was your goal. The rest was just a bonus… that is everything I’ve ever needed to hear. Honestly the hardest part for me is just getting there.
Thank you!!! Love you! ❤️
This really hits home because oftentimes when I'm in a rut I just don't do anything because it almost feels WORSE to do a smaller scale workout. And then I end up feeling sad from the lack of exercise and its benefits. Thanks for normalizing just showing up and not having to give 100% all the time.
Omg Natasha, I had a car accident on halloween, and just had some body aches, nothing dramatic. But I've been down since then, and watching this video makes me feel that it's normal to feel like this and it's not me being weak, this is insane. Thank you!
hey Emily, I'm really sorry to hear that. I completely feel you on this one, it's not you being weak, sometimes it just changes our perspectives and it lingers with us for a while. Sending you so much love always ❤❤❤❤
We got in a car crash on Halloween, no one was hurt but the car is totaled and the other driver didn't have insurance. I've felt so unmotivated and it's been difficult to do things since. Thank you for the motivation Natacha!
This video came at the perfect time as I’ve been feeling a bit low too. Thank you for being so open with us, sending you all my (spider healing) love!! ❤️
I'm sorry to hear that Esmé I'm rooting for you so much!! And thank you for the spider healing energy!! The dark red bit is just a big but the rest has gone down so probably only a few days left of trying to resist the scratching 😂😂😂
I'm so glad you shared this! Hustle culture has created such a dangerous mindset that you can't stop. But these dips and breaks are totally natural, even for fitness influencers! When we see people posting workouts every day it's easy to forget that humans naturally take breaks. It all just leads to more fitness and nutrition guilt.
It’s really comforting to see you go through something similar. My mental health has been in the garbage because of uni. I have no idea what I want to be or do, while everyone around me has it nailed down. Can’t focus, can’t exercise, can’t stop thinking about it.
I appreciate anyone that I can empathize with about life being rough
I would have to disagree that everyone has it figured out. A decade ago, I wanted to be a nurse so I pursued nursing in uni, took the board exam and became a nurse. Fast forward to today, I am back in uni pursuing a kinesiology degree. Bottom line: they make look like they have everything figured out but believe me it is a process! It truly opened my mind what I wanted to be and at 36, I am here pursuing a different career.
@@kriiisstiiine I like hearing about people like you, I think I’m coming to terms with the fact that I’m not gonna figure this out soon and I’m going to have to come back to uni later in life.
I just mean every student I know in my program is pretty content and their only concern is passing the classes. No one is thinking about changing majors like me, or doubting they’ll enjoy the jobs this leads to. Theyre all just fine and happy with what they chose at 18, and can’t for the life of them understand where I’m coming from.
@@kriiisstiiine also can I ask how you found out what you actually wanted to do, and why you decided to peruse another degree to do it?
Hey there! As a soon to be thirty year old with literally NOTHING figured out, except that it's all bullshit (by "it's" I'm talking meta picture of it all) Trust, you're doing great. If you haven't already, give a watch to this video Natacha posted a few weeks ago, th-cam.com/video/iqudPkJ020A/w-d-xo.html . It may put a lot into perspective. Be kind to yourself and don't worry about what others are doing.
@@christomas7948 thank you :)
mental health is so important! glad your taking care of yourself😌☺️
couldn't agree more Serena!! All my love!! xxx
I've not had a single unique experience - I love looking at the stars when I feel overwhelmed and found it such a weird thing to describe the comfort I found in feeling insignificant. It helped put problems weirdly into "perspective" like I'm a little an to earth and nothing really matters it's okay? Idk anyway so cute you do that too! Glad you're looking after yourself, and Mario is looking after you (and you him of course)
I cannot begin to tell you how much this video at this moment meant to me. I’ve been “off” for a couple weeks. Nothing happened to cause it, it just is blah. I’m literally sitting on the sofa, in my gym clothes, watching this. And now… I’m going to go do my Monday dumbbell circuit… and then I too will have a cinnamon bun… because there is a tray of them from the weekend on my counter calling my name!!
Natacha, I am thankful for the content you put out and for who you are. This is the first honest and gentle response I've ever encountered to "failure" in fitness.
The truth is sometimes it's hard to want to do the things that are good for us, sometimes we're just not feeling it, sometimes it lasts for years. How helpful to see someone, who has built their habits around doing and sharing the good practices for the body, being real about a challenge we all face. Sometimes we need to just get to point B from point A, a little bit at time, not giving ourselves a hard time in the process. Just getting out of bed is enough for one day for some people. Doing our hair, doing one set, doing what we can. That is enough! Keep doing that and celebrate the small victories and we'll make it where we want to go. Keep your head up and keep going, one step at a time.
Thanks for demonstrating what that looks like. It made me cry. ❤️
It has been really tough. I caught that same virus, took me down for two weeks, and my dog of 15 years passed away. I got a bad haircut too. It’s been work to be happy. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I agree with being present with nature and remembering your place in the Universe, just eliminates all the stress in a way and is so peaceful ...
I missed this type of videos, you your day, your thoughts, the flowers. It brought me to 2018 and that was nice 😊
Oh my god Natacha! The last announcement of you getting a group of researchers together for improving nutritious food makes me so excited! I’ve been having this same through for years and this makes me feel so happy you are also interested in this subject!
Yes! Even seeing how her grocery store is so different than the typical grocery stores in the US shows how difficult making healthful choices is, especially when highly processed foods are abundant, cheap, and "in your face."
I couldn't begin to imagine where i would be in my journey if i never found your channel you've helped me so much! You got this
the only person who can manage emitting the most sunshine in the midst of struggle -- you two are just carriers of joy as you are, thankful for this channel
When u talked about being in nature is comforting to u rather than journaling, felt it soooo much!!! Thank you for this whole video ♥️
Needed this. I recently was laid off of my job and I went from waking up super early to get a workout in and making sure I was prioritizing my health to suddenly having all this time (way too much time) but no longer having that drive. Which definitely increases a feeling of guilt. Sending you all my best! It really is helpful to listen to someone else me transparent about going through a tough bit.
The fact that you managed to put into words so many emotions I’ve been feeling lately honestly made me cry. A few weeks ago, I started taking better care of myself, getting more sleep, going back to the gym (had my first PT session ever yesterday!) and eating healthier again.
I appreciate so much how open and honest you are with us Natacha, thank you xxx
I think this video helped me a lot. I am not a fit person so I always have thought something was wrong with me because lately I am never motivated to work out. But to see someone so fit and dedicated to exercise who says, "Yeah, I don't feel like it today." But you always push yourself and you're gentle with yourself. That is something I need to work on.
You continue to be a role model for me my sweet friend. When I’m feeling down or having a difficult time balancing life and what I need to be happy, I think of how much I have learned from you. When i refer to you to my bf I really feel like you’re my friend in London, we just don’t see each other often. 🙈 Take all the breaks and be easy on yourself because you inspire soooo many of us to be the best us we can be. Lots of love to you and I hope you have a wonderful week beautiful 💛💛
hey Aleah!! ahh thank you so much - you have no idea how much that means to me!! I'll always be your London friend (: sending you so much love and have a beautiful week ahead!! xxx
Not many TH-camrs that I am aware of motivate me to be better. I love watching your channel because it pushes me to exercise more, to actually tackle the mountain of school work I have and to try new things. I recently signed up for a half marathon in March to hopefully reach my goal or running a marathon and I’ll be honest most of the time I look at that goal and am overwhelmed and think I was to ambitious but whenever I watch your videos it motivates me to train harder for that goal.
Mental health is so important and prioritising it over all the other things we "should" be doing can be really hard sometimes. I've been ill for about a year now but getting better every day and really taught me that you have to prioritise your own well-being.
I’m going through a depression because I find it hard to workout(and a number of other things, which leads to other things being hard to do, like brushing one’s teeth). But then I found your channel and it has been part of my “go to” each day for my recovery.
Your high and happy energy is uplifting. And your content so delightful and delicious and true. That vibe can be felt.
I can’t thank you enough. I wish you lots of happiness and fun creating more content.
Love from 🇳🇴
Thank you for sharing your struggle and the steps you take to get yourself back into your groove.
This is exactly the video that I needed right now. I’ve been sick and low energy and struggling to get back to the gym and this video is all of the gentle motivation!
Natacha, I fully feel this down to my bones! I got injured during the summer (both back and knee while still fighting plantar fasciitis), then I got a concussion and Covid within the last two months. I finally went back to the gym in 4 months last night. My soreness today is so well earned and makes me happy! Thanks for reminding me it's okay to be human and just get back out there (because getting back to the gym really makes me happy and healthy)! Always thankful to see your videos. You're a great inspiration!
I was sick all of October andI have started watching your video's daily, to the point where my boyfriend says, "Oh it's your best friend again.". THANK YOU for sharing your experiences. It has helped me feel motivated and less alone in this challenging period. You're the best xo
this is the sweetest comment 🤍
Seeing your 'back to the gym' workout is so comforting. Whenever I take a break and go back I always feel like I can barely do anything in that first session and have to actively tell myself that going into the gym is the most important first step, especially if it's a new gym and there's the added gym anxiety and not knowing where everything is etc. It's also comforting to hear about the science - I've noticed that in the 3rd or 4th session back I always get a feeling like 'actually this feels a lot easier, I'll add more weight or do more reps' and it's just about getting to that point again. Hope you have a lovely rest of the year getting back into your groove! ❤️
I love how you mentioned that you gave yourself the time to feel low. I think our society conditioned to think that feeling bad, especially for a period of time, is a bad thing, and many of us end up avoiding giving ourselves that time to feel low. Thank you for being open with us :’)
I feel exactly the same way at the beach! Knowing that I am less significant than even a tiny grain of sand comforts me as well. Really puts into perspective how ultimately trivial all my problems are in the grand scheme of things...
I literally started my youtube channel so that I'd be motivated to complete the activities that I was too depressed to do. To cultivate the community I lacked in my life.
I’ve had to overhaul how I approach work/habits by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my habits that give me stability (ex. journaling - it works for me/working out) - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on my channel. I hope to find people to motivate me and I could motivate in return. It’s been really fulfilling so far.
Thinking this way is how I got started and have kept going!
So glad no one got hurt. That is indeed the most important thing. Incidents like that can really linger down in the baseline of our mental energy reserves, though. It’s unsettling. Not just the incident itself, but even just the having to do without your vehicle … it’s like a nagging reminder all the time of this thing that happened. We had that flu/cold go through our house and it was awful. I’m 3 weeks out from it now and I am just now starting to feel like myself. I’ve had a bit of brain fog since my ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery 4 months ago. I am a little surprised at how long it’s taking to fully recover from it. I knew the rehab part was going to take at least a year, but the mental and emotional kick in the pants has been a surprise. I appreciate videos like this one because it’s a good reminder of all the things that go into taking care of ourselves. It’s a fine line, sometimes, between letting our bodies get the rest it needs and slipping down a sloppy slope of sedentary meh. I’m feeling the first inklings of both the legitimate need and desire to get back to some version of a routine where workouts are concerned. Also, I react quite dramatically to spider bites as well. I had one like that on my arm once. My dad also made the really unhelpful joke about the baby spiders in there lol. the ones I get on my legs drive me bonkers!! They itch so bad for days and days …. Augh. You have my sympathy. Hope it heals up well for you. I put that after bite stuff with antihistamine in it on them and it helps the itch subside quite a bit. It’s a gel. Hopefully it’s already long gone by this time, but in case it happens again, that stuff might help.
I wanted to say that you are my favourite youtuber because I really feel that unlike so many others you are so genuine. With other fitness youtubers it feels like they don’t properly know what they are talking about but i feel safe listening to ur advice and doing ur workouts. Honestly, when i do one of ur workouts it tires me out so much but at the same time it’s so nice!! I hope you realise how amazing you are! Keep doing what your doing as you inspire so many people x
Literally crying. I tend to lean towards being very hard on myself when i slip up in any way, but more so with my physical health. It's so inspiring to see a kind approach to self progress. Thank you so much for sharing❤❤❤
the comedic timing and the natural humor positivity is everything you guys are funnier than you think
I love seeing videos like this - just encouraging people to be okay with what it is. Which I know is really hard when you see success and a small step back seems like the end of the world. I'm similarly in a bit of a rut and working on getting back into it, and just going for walks and being happy with just doing a workout (nothing fancy) is a great start. Love this video!
Can’t wait to watch, dear Natacha, but know that whatever you are going through, it will be alright, just take your time❤️😘
ahh thank you Kata that's so kind of you (: sending you so much love always ❤❤❤
I've been having some major blips myself. I'm feeling myself start to come out of it but it's been months of being really low so that sucks. Went through a break up, my nan was diagnosed with cancer, friends moving away, etc. I haven't gotten into the fitness side yet and I don't think I have that much mental strength yet. But I've been motivating myself to actually work really hard and do my absolute best at work. The shifts are really tough cause I work in healthcare and they're like 12.5 hours at once but I walk out of the hospital feeling really good. Hopefully I'll build up some momentum and keep going on the right path. Thank you for all of your positivity and kindness, I needed it x
Hi Natacha, Thank you for making this. I had started to feel like I couldn't relate to your content anymore because it seems like you are smashing it all the time but I really really appreciate your honesty here. I quite often feel like this, and when I do fitness content can make make me feel insecure but seeing this side of you has changed my perspective again. Thank you for your hard work, keep being kind to yourself. Best wishes!
Hey 🤍🤍 I appreciate you telling me and letting me know. I can totally understand where you’re coming from: I want people to feel optimistic and positive about their potential so I tend to film on days where I’m feeling good and have the energy to share that as much as I can. Having said that, I have struggled the last couple of years. I spoke about the business I dedicated my life and so much of my life savings to failing recently and struggled like hell with my back and my recovery, so it’s important to me to show those as well. Thank you for saying, it’s really valuable for me to know how things can come across. Lots of love!
@@natachaoceane I remember that video quite well, it really helps when people I look up to share their struggles. It is a great reminder that everyone is fighting their own battles, so it inspires me to also keep pushing and trying to do the best I can every day. Well enough of YT for now, back to figuring out how I can put some results nicely for my thesis which is slowly but surely killing me xD Thanks for the video, it brightened my day, wishing you all the best =) Keep going, you're doing fantastic!
I love that you set yourself the goal of going to the gym. I feel like we need to set realistic goals especially when feeling low. Thanks for that reminder.
Even when you're down, your energy brings us so much joy! Keep us posted on that spider bite 😰hope you're feeling better 💙
I was sorry to hear about your accident but this video gave me some reassurance. I too had a car crash in October but unfortunately I was seriously injured. Thankfully I survived and my physical injuries are healing. What I found reassuring was the way your crash made you feel. I've been experiencing exactly the same thing. No interest in doing anything, fatigue, lack of appetite, not wanting to go out. I've been getting impatient with myself as I feel that after 3 months I should be back on form, but maybe I'm being unfair on myself and have underestimated the impact that this kind of incident has on us. I'm glad that your feeling better and getting back out there. Hope Mario is ok too. Thanks for sharing your feelings. As someone who is unfit and a lot older than you (I'm 64), it's made me realise that I probably need to be a bit more patient and kinder to myself and give it more time. I'm getting there and I hope you and Mario are too. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck with your photography. The pictures are great. Dx 💛💙🙏
Every video is so insightful, relatable and relevant. I use your uploads as a reset on my mindset, my focus and my attitude. Thanks for being a staple in mine and so many others' lives.
Sending love to you both and to everyone in this community ❤️
It never ceases to amaze me how real and raw these videos are. It’s heartbreaking that these situations happened but it’s a real reminder that when there are setbacks it’s ok to not rush back in. I hope that snowball becomes the big avalanche in a healthy way and that new goals are reached. Also it’s so warming to see the love and support they give each other 🥹❤️
Thank you so much Natacha for being so open about your journey!
I was stuck in my small flat for the last three and a half months because of a severe foot injury and it was definitely one of the lowest times of my life. Now that my injury is healed, I'm finally allowed to go on short walks gain and even do some (very) low impact exercises at the gym. Seeing you on your journey to recovery and being so gentle with yourself and your audience honestly just brought me to tears, because it really was what I needed to hear. It really is okay to take thing one step at a time and everything will be back soon (the avalanche! ☺) . Thank you for everything that you do - it is so appreciated! 😭❤
Accessibility to food is a huge component, not just marketing healthier options to people, but ensuring that it is affordable and as accessible as its fast food and junk food counterparts is important as well
As a random viewer who never comments, u are my biggest inspiration and your honesty in this video inspires me even more. Thank you for existing and for everything you do
ily so much Natacha thanks for being so open about your struggles, it makes me feel less alone
This video made me well up, as did reading the comments. It seems that everyone’s been having some down days lately, myself included. This video felt so raw and real and healing. Seeing you be so kind to yourself during a slump reminded me how important it is to treat ourselves with grace. The way you articulate how you’re feeling feels more than relatable, it feels like you’re in my head. Watching Mario be so supportive and gentle brought a huge smile to my face. You really feel like a best friend
As someone who lost their sister to mental health last year and has been struggling ever since, I loved watching this video. I feel so understood even with the different situations. You are so inspiring, and I can't wait to get back to the gym 💓💓
This is so wholesome and lovely! Your photos are amazing 🤩🤩🤩
Living in Australia... I've had multiple spider bites and yes I have drawn around the bite so many times to track progress 😅 I'm alive and nothing some antibiotics didn't solves if that helps
Fucking Australia 😂
Also coming back from ACL and meniscus surgery and having a little down and dread of working out to get back to climbing shape. But small steps towards that goal have been really helpful and not forcing a routine, just training when I feel inspired and excited have been really helpful in upping my mental health ❤❤ thank you as always for sharing great inspiring content
Starting with a baby step today too. Even 2 steps forward and 1 step back is still a step forward, and we owe it to ourselves to keep going. Thank you for your openness! It’s always wonderful to see a new upload from you
You are the only TH-cam that appreciates what is going on around us, like being outside and in nature. Being self absorbed has caused so many problems in society. I also love being outside, no matter the weather.
It’s really the best, most grounding thing! Still the happiest week of my life was a big adventure I went on where phones were banned and we did everything by the position of the sun! I’m so happy you’ve found what makes you feel good too, we sound very similar!
I’m getting emotional, this is something I really really needed right now ❤ with school and work, my stress levels have been insane which has lead to a swell from my HAE for the first time in 8 months. I haven’t been to the gym in 2 months and the guilt has been awful. But I have the new Move on my phone, sitting and waiting for me when i’m ready
Rest is just as important as work. I'm sorry you're feeling the stress with everything right now. I know you can succeed and everything will be peachy! You've got this! ❤️
hey Maddy!! I'm so sorry to hear about your HAE coming back again ): it's so hard not to feel stressed sometimes with everything going on so don't ever feel like you're to blame. You're right, Move is there when you're ready and remember the myonuclei!! They'll still be there for you ready to bounce back when you are (: sending you so much love 💕💕💕
I just have to say. THANK you. When you got to the gym and just told us that your only goal that day was to get there, and that everything else is a bonus, makes me so incredibly happy. So many set to high standards and goals, are too hard on themselves (me included). Seeing that other athletes, and you one of my biggest role models, struggle and have that mind set gives me so much happiness. It gives me the motivation to not take all thing to seriously and just try to find what works for me.
Huge hug from me to you!
I think it's so good to show that everybody struggles sometimes, and how baby steps are the way to go! Sending you strength and positive vibes!
Ive been feeling low as well. This has been the worst year of my life so far, and recently things havent been much better. Its so refreshing to see you be honest about having low points too and is inspiring how much compassion you show yourself ❤
you've been there whenever i needed inspiration so thank you for this 💖💖
ahh thank you Skyler (: sending you so much love ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this healthy dose of realism. I've been fighting the mental battle of getting back any level of physical fitness and it's calming to know that even professionals have these same struggles.
That gym session really gave you that 3rd quad! 😂 This video was a great reminder to not put so much pressure on myself to have to be doing everything all the time. Everyone needs a break every now and then 🥰 you’re legit my idol and inspiration - glad you’re feeling better!
I have been feeling really bummed the past few days with the shorter days and 4pm sunsets, and I haven’t had much motivation to exercise but today I did and then came across this video and it really helped me feel a little better. Thank you for sharing the lows of your journey too, it makes some of us feel less alone 🥲
So glad ur feeling better and love how Mario always makes u laugh. Beautiful couple. ❤
I've been going through a really tough time lately and rewatching your videos is one of the things that gets me through the really hard moments. Thanks for sharing and for being you and letting us into your life. It makes a huge difference. ❤
This video is so motivational. It's so good to see that having low energy is normal. I feel bad sometimes for not working out, but this video changed my mindset, thank you, Natacha 💖
I've been watching you for a while and it always amazes me how you talk about mental health and fitness. I've been in a little rut myself and these videos really give me some encouragement! I love how you and Mario interact as well-continuously supporting each other no matter what!
I just LOVE that even though you are this crazy successful influencer you are still honest about your low days. This is why you are my TH-cam "girl I wanna be when I grow up" and who I try to emulate my content after. You are science-based and real about your emotions and the food you eat. LOVE ALL OF IT AS ALWAYS. Thanks for continuing to be you... also... my bug bites always look like that... even mosquito bites... and I hate it. I hope it went away and didn't get more serious. ❤️
I seriously think I was meant to come across this video today- I was in a great gym routine then I got covid, got sick with another flu after, went through a bad breakup and was super stressed at work. I started to seriously judge myself since I was just not mentally in a place to get back in the gym after all this time. I appreciate you so much for sharing this and showing the reality of the breaks we sometimes need to take, and a self-compassionate way to get ourselves back in the swing of things without judgement. So happy you and Mario are ok after the accident and you are back inspiring us out here!! I know I needed it :)
It’s crazy how your videos calm me down and help me focus more on what’s important
Love you
you only ever deserve the best, don't forget it 🤍 so much love ❤🔥
You always seem to post the exact thing I need at the exact right time 🥺 after completing CUT 2022 and getting 1/3 the way through BUILD, I fell into a major depressive episode. I finally started feeling more energized last week so I started incorporating more movement into my day, including starting the RESTART program ❤️ I know we all go through these cycles but it's so helpful and reassuring hearing from you. I'm glad you are prioritizing your mental health and getting the rest you need!
Wonderful photographies keep it going!❤❤❤ How is the spider bite by now? And I really like your thought on the food thing. I just learned today that aparantly consuming oats highers your insulin sensitivity up to a more „normal“ sensitivity if you got a bit insulin resistant in form of progressing to a Prediabetes or even Diabetes type2. That was so interesting and there must be much more out there to learn in terms of diet.
Much love💕
Hi Natasha - I’ve been a fan of yours for probably about 5 years now. It’s been awesome to see your channel grow but still feel relatable. This video has really come at such an ideal time as I’ve have a really inconsistent year or two myself (honestly since 2020 because of … you know). I hope you’re doing well, and thank you for always putting out such lovely content~
I really appreciate videos like this because it's so relatable, and something I need to be reminded of since I often forget that I need to exercise proper mental health as well as physical health....but nooo we ended on a cliffhanger with the spider bite! 😮
I really connected with your comment about wanting to take the focus off of yourself by getting outside and experiencing nature/open sky. I’ve also found journaling to be unhelpful and feeling like a chore rather than a source of relief.
I’m so sorry you were sick like that!! 🥺 I’m so glad you’re doing better! 💖I got sick kinda like that in June and I was out for like ALL of June… so I feel ya. You are amazing and I hope you can keep bringing back things that make you happy. 🥰 stay healthy! 🙏🏻💖
You have no idea how much I needed this video right now. I hadn't gone to the gym in about a week and a half because at first I got ill from my stomach but then it all became stress and anxiety and I just found any excuse for not going blaming all to my school projects, I finally just arrived today from the gym and it was easily one of the hardest workouts I have ever made, not so much physically but mentally. I felt so drained but now I'll just depend on my disciple and consistency and be patient for my fitness to come back just as I know it will.
I needed this! ❤
very interesting point about journaling...I have never been really into journaling and didn't know why, as so many people swear by it. I couldn't understand why I wasn't getting anything out of it, but it makes me feel better to hear someone else say that they don't enjoy it either :)
Same, I obsess/ruminate naturally and journaling just encourages it. Getting outside my usual place, physically or even just by reading or watching a movie, is healthier for me.
Such talented, kind hearted, funny person. You’re an inspiration to many of us ❤
This came right at the right time. I was in a rut as well and started out with some goals as well and am already feeling better. You are truly a light in such a dark space on the Internet. Thank you and Mario for being there for all of us!
Did i hear debussy on the keyboard? Lovely video and I hope you & the spider bite will get better soon. I had to laugh when mario tested the spider man skills haha.
I actually have also been having some rough couple of weeks and about two weeks ago I looked at your IG seemingly doing great, "better than ever" in terms of fitness and I said to myself "Eh, how can she pull herself together and I can't", and now you posted this. It means so much what you're sharing because that's probably what most of us feel some days.
I was walking on the beach the other day and it was so humbling seeing the massive stormy waves. Me, a mere human, is nothing against the mighty sea. I get what you mean about putting your life in perspective, I love being humbled by nature lol
I think this is by far the most honest & real account for "getting back on the wagon."
I say this as I eat my oatmeal, FULLY dressed, looking out the window to LIGHT rain that I could DEFINITELY complete my daily run in.
LOVED the kindness you showed to yourself - just getting to the gym, and having that as a legit goal to be happy about (which it IS!). Really inspirational and refreshing
I've been following you on and off for a while now (I say "on and off" mostly because I'm terrible at being a subscriber to anyone, lmao). And, anyway, your videos are so, so inspiring to me! I struggle a lot with the mentality of "being healthy" because I come from a background where my family didn't care about it at all. For the past 10yrs, I have been trying to take better care of myself, including diet and exercise, and I always beat myself up when I can't keep my consistency with either of those things just because life happened. So thank you for reminding us viewers that it's okay to have a period of low energy and lack of dedication as long as we are committed to returning to it after a while. Love you guys
When my mental health dipped because of some things that happened and it took away my motivation for the things that I love to do, I just went on Long hikes to clear my mind, even if I felt like crap for the first half hour usually by the end of the first hour I would feel at least somewhat better. And once in a while it wouldn't make me feel that much better but the consistency of doing it made me feel better and better the more I did it. The gym is nice for being really in touch with your body when you have a lot of fiery passionate energy to burn, but going on Long hikes alone just being with nature deeply listening to your heart and clearing your mind to me is better for your mental health when you are more sensitive and vulnerable. Kind of like the fiery energy is masculine and just doing not thinking super deeply, but the softer darker watery energy of emotion is better paired with fluid and flexible movement like walking, dance, and certain kinds of yoga, and creative pursuits.
I think this is my first ever comment on TH-cam so here goes! I really hope that this feeling lifts for you soon, it’s actually oddly reassuring to see that even you can get out of your groove and feel a bit flat sometimes! I was doing your build program and loving it but then my dad suddenly died 4 months ago and I’m REALLY struggling to get back in the gym and find a better balance again. Going to take myself for a walk today because of watching this so thank you ❤️