My 50lb Weight Loss Journey - Your Questions Answered
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- It's been 3 years and I had yet to share my birth story and how it impacted me in a way that has changed me as a woman and as a leader in fitness.
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Today I share with you both my birth story and how it led to a transformational process of losing 50lbs and gaining so much self-awareness, understanding and gratitude for the opportunity to help women find themselves after such a transitional part of life.
My hope is that this interview inspires you to take action and to step into a new mindset that will transform the way you approach both your health and fitness and your self confidence.
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I’ve done so many workouts, diets, even diet pills. I had a conversation with God and asked for help because I was tired of being fat. Started small by drinking water, then changed my diet to low carb/keto, then found Jo and did a workout. Been hooked ever since and I’m finally under 200 lbs!!!! I’m doing the damn thing y’all and so can you!!!
You go giiiirl!!!!! 💪💪💪💪
Girrrrllll I needed to read this. Almost 300 lbs here, been looking for a good workout but I have knee problems and stuff because of being so heavy. Thank you for posting!!!
Yay!! I’m so happy for you! Keep doing the damn thang!😍 💪🏾
Keep it up, girl!! That’s amazing!
Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈 so happy for you?
Girl, I am 17 and I have never been pregnant. But I was overweight and struggled a lot with the way my body looked. I went from 175 pounds to 129 because of you. My doctor told me to not do any extreme dieting(Mediterranean Diet). But I had to move for 1 hour a day, doing your dance and walking workouts truly helped me. Although I’m a muscle mommy now, I still do your workouts on a fairly regular basis because they will always hold a special place in my heart. Have a blessed day!❤️
Ty for this video I am 51 and needed this today
can you spill what workout(s) you did from her pls? 🥹 i’m 16 and overweight and i’ve tried so many workouts but they don’t seem to have much impact
Thank you for this video . I am 33 and my third little girl just turned one . I’ve been down and so sad because prior to having her I lost 30 pounds . I feel upset that I gained it all back even though I am so happy to have had a surprise baby I feel like “ great I have to start all over again” and now I can’t find the motivation. But baby steps and Grace. God bless you !
@@xoticcslhi! I do the hour long one she has posted recently, it makes you sweatttttt and you feel great after
Proud of you!!! I’m 19 and day by day working to get to the goal weight I want to be at. 💜
Saying we’re beginners multiple times hits hard for me. Beginner after each baby and each pelvic floor reconstruction surgery I had. Beginner after Valley Fever and Covid. My 30s have been rough. Thank you for the reminder that it’s okay to be a beginner again.
This was so emotional to read! Thanks for expressing this in such a beautiful way!
This comment hit me in different way. More like academic way. Thank you ❤. I should be afraid to be a beginner 10th time. Or 100th time
Sending you love and support
I definitely can relate, especially being a Pilates & Essentrics teacher. But after each pregnancy, multiple surgeries, and Covid, I was a beginner. But as I write these words, I feel amazing as I worked my way from beginner to advanced, but I allowed myself the time to heal and move 💪🏽
At 22 I was in a serve car accident, and I broke my pelvis in 3 places. Was on a walker, then a cane. Before this I was running daily, biking you name it. Then I was 22 on a walker. It took a lot of work and the will of God to get through it. Im 24 now and I can walk, I can dance, bike, all the things. Im working slowly back to it. All praise to God. I just started your videos because I used to work out to a lot of worldly songs.. and I wanted more than that so I came and typed in gospel work out videos. Just like God knew there was a need and sent Jesus, there was a need in TH-cam community for gospel dance workout videos. Thank you for following that leading. Praying healing over you and for a safe pregnancy for you. God bless.
There really is a need! Can’t workout to worldy music because I don’t listen to it anyways. Let’s pray more Christian workout videos are available for us 🙏🏽
When you said “I felt like I was in a suit” that hit me so hard because after I had my daughter that’s exactly how I felt. I didn’t recognize myself on the outside or the inside for a very long time. Thank you for sharing your story, you are such an inspiration ❤️
I am 300 pounds, i became super depressed and the weight just kept piling on. Thank you for this video. You’ve been motivating me for the last 2 weeks!!!
So proud of you stranger! ❤
@@Lennox372 you got this Lenox!! 🤍
@@Lennox372Stop u not 11 SMH this is GROWN UPS THEMES. go play or READ A BOOK.
I hope you still have motivation! U got this!!
Keep going sis!! I hope you're still trying! And if you stopped it's never too late to start again. As long as you're still breathing you still have the opportunity to win again!
“We’re not beginners just once on our life journey. We are beginners multiple times.” That was a powerful statement and really spoke to me. I used to be fit but due to life circumstances, gained a substantial amount of weight. I am losing weight now, and at times, feel like a total beginner again. I am grateful that you can relate and strive to help everyone at every fitness level. Bless you and your beautiful family. ✌️💡❤️
“We are beginners multiple times.” I’m crying. Two babies later I can’t even recognize my body anymore. I just discovered you now and it’s at the most perfect timing. Thank you! And may God bless your journey!
Sitting here with my 2.5 year old crying my eyes out because I understand everything you’re saying. Thank you for everything you’re doing for us Moms ❤️ one day at a time.
Same!! I have a 2.5 year old too and I want her to know the healthy me I once was.
Glad I’m not the only one in tears. Sitting with my 2 yr old and 4 yr old … we got this! ❤
She's so well-spoken and just radiates motherly energy. Shes so understanding and caring❤
this month I'm celebrating my one year of being consistent with Jo and it's been the most amazing journey. One of her videos appeared on my recommended section and I just tried it out. I fell in love with her energy and I promised myself I'd stay consistent, and here I am. I started off with no diet, just plain 20, maybe 30 minutes of exercising everyday for the first month. I quickly started to see results, I was feeling more confident and good about myself and that allowed me to start working on my diet.
One year later, I exercise 5 days a week with Jo and have 2 days of active recovery. I lost about 19 kilograms and many, many inches, reaching my goal. Thank you Jo
pls what's the 2 days of active recovery all about? i ll like to learn
@@victoriaoladele772 I personally did light workouts or just simple Yoga, Stretching type of thing during those days
I'm no specialist but that's what really worked for me
what kind of diet did you do?
I'm proud of you💗 I wish to be where you are by this time next year.
“I am so much more than what my body looks like,” was a whole word in season for me today. Thanks Jo, I needed that!
11 minutes in and I don't know why this makes me so emotional to watch... With my last pregnancy I had gained over 70 lbs from being on bedrest. Family members were thoughtless, saying things like I finally lost that perfect girly shape and wasn't skinny anymore. My body really changed and it was so hard to bounce back. My feelings and thoughts were written off as just being shallow and as if I was making a big deal out of nothing - to just accept it as you get older and have children it's a natural part of life to gain weight and it happens to most women, so get over it. I don't think people realize how much it can affect your mental health when you feel like you have no control over your own body. Thank you so much for sharing. You're validating so many women who need it. 💖
Please don’t ever stop doing this.. I’ve been following you since 2021 and you’ve changed my life. You keep things realistic and encouraging..sometimes tears of thankfulness come during a workout with you. Thank you, Jo.
I love that you focus on consistency! That is not just exercise advice, that is life advice! I try to teach that to my own children and my students! Consistency is key!
55 hour labor with an emergency c-section 🙋♀️ Thank you so much for sharing your story. Breastfeeding issues, PPD...my daughter is almost 2 and I am just now trying to claw my way back to myself.
You are right on schedule keep it up my LOVE.
Jo is a total friend in my head. So relatable and inspirational for women of all ages, and men, too!
I am not a mom yet but I gained a little bit of weight and I have become so depressed :( thank you for doing this video, it speaks volumes to me.
You've got this. I'm in it with you too. 50 pounds in 1.5 years just snuck up on me. Just one day at a time. Share an update when you can!
Consistency is key she is so right. It ain’t happening overnight. You WILL slip up what matters is getting back up over and over and over.
This is so true. I'm much older and my babies are in their 20's but going through menopause has been my most recent "beginner" phase. Eating and workouts and weight loss are so different at this stage. I tell every mom to be "take care of yourself" while you're pregnant. I also think it is so hard the longer you hold that weight to get rid of it. Love your videos thank you!!
Hi there! Check out the TH-cam channel of (Dr. Mindy palez) she has done some amazing research for women's weight loss
I’m brand new to grow with Jo. Only been here for 1 week but I am SO THANKFUL for you! Your videos are amazing, I love the praise and worship and gospel videos. Also the scripture and stretching. THEY ARE A HUGE BLESSING, just like you! Thank you for making this content for those who are struggling, frustrated, lost and confused. You make me enjoy working out!!! ❤
Excited for you! Her videos are so fun and she is such a positive person
Jo, you were the first person I followed for workouts after the birth of my son. You made me feel I was in a safe space, you understood my struggle with a c-section pooch, and I believed in you, which in turn made me believe in myself. All I can say is THANK YOU. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being honest and positive and such a great leader for women everywhere.
Lots of love ❤❤❤
Ive had 5 babies. My body has been used and abused by my neglect because I put my kids and husband 1st. Its my turn!
same here...im happy you've found the will power to finally take care of yourself...in my case...it's still a struggle or when i decide "this is the day im going to start"..something pops up and back to not starting at all...kudos to you girl!
Where you only 50lbs over weight because of pregnancy or where you 50lb overweight before pregnancy?
Girl same… 8 pregnancies..5 babies! My body is a mess and now i get to focus on me❤
3 grown adult children so this is all me! And menopause…Lord!
10 months after my own traumatic 36 hour labor that ended in a c section, I am still dealing with the trauma and recovery. I have chronic health stuff so I can't figure out how to get past the stomach spasms I'm still getting. I long to be strong enough to keep up with my daughter. Praise God for our healthy babies and for medical teams that helped us. But it's so so hard, and I grieve with you and celebrate with you!
Hey there! I totally have felt like you have. I was in good shape before my c-section. I tried so many times to loose weight and get back in shape. My daughter is now 7 and I finally getting back into shape and feeling like myself. It takes time some more than others. Love yourself and slow and steady wins the race ❤️
@@vanessathompson7468 thanks for taking a moment to encourage me with your kindness! We've got this!!
A woman shouldn't labour over 10hrs it's torture and not safe for the baby either then at the end we still go under the knife ... I experienced it for my first 3 days of preeclampsia with severe pain and after 3days of stimulation and induction I finally went under the knife and it was just a few mins😢
So no 10hrs is even too much 🙄
Thank you so much Jo, I'm 56 and soon to be 57 I've been consistent with the 12min workouts and from time to time I do some of your other workouts.
It's definitely *consistency*.
To God be the glory
Dee in the UK 🇬🇧 ❤
"We're not beginners just once on our life journey, we're beginners multiple times, because of what life throws at us" This hits hard, not only on my fitness journey but on my other aspects in life as well. It reminds me that it's okay to move backwards a little bit and start again. I will saving this quote on my notebook. Thank you so much ❤
I gave birth with a emergency c-section in April 2022 and a few months ago I started with your workouts. I did only 10 minutes a day for a time, then 20, then 30 and now I often workout for an hour. There are many workouts on TH-cam but when I first heared your intro with talking about consistency and everything else it really changed my life. You also help me healing. The day of giving birth and the time after it was a big trauma for me and now I feel like I‘m coming back to myself. I‘m so thankful for your words and videos. ❤
I’ve never been pregnant but I have put on more weight than I am comfortable with and don’t feel like myself anymore. Saying that you felt like a beginner really hits home with me cause I am definitely still a beginner even though I have been consistent the last couple of months I am still a beginner and have absolutely loved doing your workouts! I never liked exercising until I found your videos and I am very grateful! I am down 6lbs and can’t wait to see more results! Thank you so much for sharing your journey ❤
I literally prayed this morning and asked for God’s help to take better care of my body. Hearing you say “it’s okay to start over again because we all do many times for many reasons” almost sent me into tears. Thank you so much Jo! I’m going to start showing up for myself and just work to be consistent. I do believe I can do it. The scripture that God gave me was Philippians 4:13 and also 1st Corinthians 10:13. I’m taking those with me on the journey! ❤️
@@KColbert I just read 1 Cor. 10:13 after seeing this comment and it's such a powerful and uplifting verse!
@@odor.b.blossom I’m glad it was a blessing to you!! ❤️
I'm 52 in my menopause and for the last two years I've gained a lot of weight without knowing it. I tried so many diets and some workouts, but nothing seemed to work. Then I discovered your videos and they literally changed my life. I've lost 6 kilograms for a month !!! Oh and yes, I'm from Europe which means that you're popular in Europe too,girl !!! Thank you sooo much and keep doing the great job !!!
I'm 50, menopausal and for the last 3 years I did none of my favourite moving activities, namely dancing and swimming. Jo's workouts, which I stumbled across 2 months ago, which was when I decided to get active again, were the first workouts I truly truly enjoyed. I loathe the gym, have no patience for yoga, etc etc. I haven't measured my weight loss in kgs, only by the fit of my clothes. Never thought I could get my waistline back during menopause but it came back, thanks to Jo's workouts being the very opposite of boring 😊 it's so nice to know of others in the same age group going through similar experiences. 👍
I am exactly you now? 52 and nothing works… what did you do to loose the 6 kgs? If you don’t mind sharing pls?
I found you last year around my birthday. I have been wanting to start working out after I gave birth to my second son in 2021. I night weaned him and my weight just skyrocketed as if I was 3rd trimester pregnant. I found other TH-camrs before you but they were already super fit. I'm so glad I found you because you are relatable. We are both moms trying to find ourselves again after giving birth. I have been doing your TH-cam workouts since then. Just few days ago my dad told me that I looked like I have lost some weight. It's true! I lost around 7-8 kg already doing only your workouts plus taking care of my nutrition. Some days I do the 20 minutes exercises but mostly the 10 minutes ones. But the point is being consistent. Ahh I want to give you a hug! Thank you so much Jo!
Jo you are 😇😇😇😇😇. Thank you so much for all your videos. You help so many women world wide. It's amazing to read how many women are feeling better just cause of you❤❤❤❤❤
A lot of us out here struggling ❤
After reading the comments on this video it shows why we need to be kind. We are all going through something. Thank you for sharing Jo.
I was 187lbs at 4'11. I was getting down on myself for feeling sluggish and just not being active/productive especially during PMS. I knew walking helps as it helped me in my teenage years. I started doing your workouts 2 weeks ago. This saturday will make week 3. I started by doing the dance workouts because they were only 15min. Then about mid week last week I started to double them or find a 20min slowly pushing myself. Now I have 1 day out the week where I challenge myself. I haven't looked at the scale yet cause i feel it's too early, and plus, i dont want to. My thing is to give myself time to progress, so I'll probably end up looking in the new year 😊. Thanks for this Jo and keep doing what you're doing!
I gained alot of covid weight and usually I was around 48 to 53kg but wow I jumped to 76kg really quick post covid. Back in December 2021 I came across your videos and just did some dance for fun, I was 72kg at that time ( during that time I tried Madfits' videos and started to love dance workouts). Up until now Im down to 58kg by mostly using your dance workouts before walking on treadmill. Ive had so much fun and so grateful to smile with you throughout my weightloss journey. I'm trying my best to be fit before my upcoming wedding at the end of this year. Thank you so much for tremendous inspirations to us all ❤❤❤
Mom of 3, and almost 39 now. Have had 2 c-sections. I’m always skinny, and then overweight, repeat….I’m just so ready now to keep the weight off and maintain, but most of all, being healthy isn’t just working out. It’s what u eat, read, focus on, who your friends are, etc and being spiritually close to God. Imo I want to be healthy all around…I was sluggish and a binge eater for 2 years…I realize now my body craves movement. One day at a time. It’s a lifestyle for sure, not a phase. I’ve also ditched the scale because we are more than just “numbers” focus on how you “feel”. Most days I feel stuck, other days I feel good but one thing I’ve learned: progress not perfection. We got this ladies!!! 🎉🎉
Thanks Jo for sharing your journey with us. 💜
A beautiful story of your journey. Thank you for sharing. I am 52. Starting at the beginning again. Every word you shared is so true. I enjoy your videos and have lost 12 pounds so far. Ladies, our beauty is within all of us and taking care of ourselves is important. A great attitude makes all the difference!
The past year has been incredibly difficult, having lost 4 people in my life and navigating grief on levels I’ve never experienced before. Days in bed, not moving, not eating well. I ended up putting on 17 pounds this year and at my latest check up hit 200 pounds (highest I’ve ever been). I found your content on tik tok and decided to check out your TH-cam channel and now I’ve been waking up early to get a work out in and I’m starting to feel like my stamina is slowly coming back. Thank you for providing these workouts for free and making them accessible. Looking forward to the long term journey. 😊
I hear you!! hugs to you!! i have been in bed for a long time this year, its been so hard. i started her workout every morning and i feel so much better. hope you get through your journey ❤️
So sorry for your loss 🫂
Jo 😭😭😭 this hit hard! A few years ago I was at ease with my body, running everyday and eating healthy. I went through some tough seasons and depression and trauma and put on so much weight. Mentally I feel like I should be further cause I was comparing myself to a previous version on me. I’m accepting that I’m a beginner again. Thank you ❤
I’m literally sitting here reading through the comments while I listen to this video, and I have had a very similar experience to you and just wanted to say I get it ❤
@@tash4270 I appreciate your response so much good to know I’m not alone. And we got this baby steps for us 🤗🙌🏽
I love this. I feel this. You can do it! I can do it!! We will do it ❤ I hope you are better now.
I had my daughter May 2020 via C Section & I too felt like a failure because I didn’t give vaginal birth. I gave birth to my other daughter Nov 2022 and was able to complete my pregnancy by vaginal birth. During this pregnancy, I gave it my all. I prayed more so ever than before, exercised with my toddler, went on walks but most importantly believed that I could do this with God on my side. I told my doctors that having another C Section was NOT a option for me 😅.
Now I’m currently working out to your videos and remembering to be consistent this time around. I’m working out 3 to 4 times a week with rest days in between and I definitely feel a difference this time around ❤. THANK YOU JO for your infectious smile & energy you put into your videos! May you have a great & healthy pregnancy 💕
At 16 I was blessed with my first daughter, at 18 I was blessed again. I say blessed, but on the other side my body was never my own for my whole teenage life. At 21 I’m still struggling with the baby weight, thanks to you I’m down 30 pounds and still going! Your a badass. And so empowering, this is coming from a person who really thought I’d be stuck this way forever.
How long did it take you to lose?
@@luvaaahoney1592 off and on battle since February. This was not me being consistent
Wow, I'm blessed to have found your videos just three days ago. I'll be 60 this month and I have neglected myself terribly. However, your workouts, kindness and energy are exactly what I need at my age. Plus you are a true Christian and I have never met a trainer use Gospel Music for workouts. I was so excited and so Blessed. I need to drop 15 pounds and I believe with your workouts, and me showing up we can do this. Bless you ! Im on board and Im sharing your videos. Im starting over Again and Im showing up for it! God Bless You .
I am 27 and haven’t had kids yet and my biggest fear is the gaining weight part, not even the pain or sicknesses that come with it. Watching this made me much more okay with it though thank you. It’s as if I “forgot” it’s possible to be a beginner multiple times lol. I think people don’t realize that
Yeah, don't let your fear of gaining weight keep you from having kids. And don't rush to lose it. Let your body heal. It took about a year and a half for my body to get back normal. But every woman is different. Some it's less or more time. Once you figure out what works for you and you put in the effort you'll lose the weight. 😊❤
And I was 35 when I had my first. 37 with my second.
For someone who has never been able to keep a consistent schedule outside of one forced upon me (work/school), I think starting with 5 minutes is the best advice you’ve ever given. I’m someone who is 🤔 I guess lazy 😂. My job is draining, but most people still make time to take care of themselves despite having those same challenges. Thank you for putting things into perspective.
I totally get this. My job is draining too, then I get off and handle 3 kiddos. I got a mini stair stepper, so I can do that for 10 minutes, 3 times a day. Then, the days that are not as draining, I work out with Jo. It's helped me so much
I love that statement that we are beginners several times in our life. I put on weight after a major life event and I feel so unattractive and hate the way I look at the moment. I'm so glad i came across your videos recently. I love your energy and you have really inspired me on my health and weight loss journey. Thank you Jo 🥰
Dont be too hard on yourself, you are doing great.
Everyday I choose to thank my tummy for it’s generosity, but tell it that it’s time to let go. It’s my struggle spot.
You’re a complete inspiration to me, and I couldn’t ask for a better trainer. I was grieving my first birth so much I retrieved my birth records which calculated an 80 hour process. My second was quicker but traumatic and left me with the perfectly put words you mentioned of wearing a “suit”. -Dang. Just saying that couldn’t be more raw. I’m currently back on your program, and blessed to have you back with me on my journey.💗
Thank you Jo. You literally told the story of my third pregnancy and birth. I thought that it was far fetched that my baby's heartbeat would decline with every contraction. In addition, his oxygen level would decline to almost zero along with each contraction. It has been 2and a half years since and I am still trying to find the light, hope and motivation. I will remember that I am not alone and it is important to start small. I get overwhelmed with embarrassment every time I look in the mirror, I have gained about 80 pounds. I will take your advice and start small but consistent. Keep doing what you are doing.❤❤❤
I never comment but your birth story and mine are identical except I labored for 49 hrs, you truly inspire me so much Jo. Thank you so much ❤
i am 18 and i had lost 13 kgs in 5 months post covid by following your workouts. i felt great about myself; i was happy, i was energetic untill i started preparing for entrance exams for ug in btech. it was a two year journey and i could not focus on myself during that time period. i started having frequent panic attacks, had to go for therapy and i had completely lost hope. and a month ago i found your channel again. i started enjoying workouts and that really boosted my energy to continue with my studies. i am so grateful to you. i feel like a beginner again now that i have gained all my weight back, but i am going to fight through it. thanks jo!
Feeling like you are in a suit.....how RELATABLE! I feel so trapped in this body that doesnt even feel like my own. I have never had children, but at 40 I struggle to lose even 5lbs in 3 months 😢 its incredibly discouraging to not see any changes after fighting this battle for 2 years. So, I have tried to shift my focus to how it makes me feel mentally when I workout and eat those nutritious meals, and maybe one day I will feel comfortable in my own skin again 🙏❤
Check out Fumi Desalu-Vold here on youtube, between her and Jo, it helped a lot for having zero support around to build confidence. By the time I was 24, I had already had 3 kids and it completely wrecked my body but at almost 30 I am starting to see some change following along with these two but it has been the slowest process ever, I too hope to be comfortable in my own skin again one day
Hey Jo, just wanted to say you are so beautiful and have the best energy ✨ 💕 I had put on weight was depressed and not feeling like me at all, I started doing your workouts a month and a half ago and am seeing results both mentally and physically! I realised that I felt working out was a chore and wasn't fun, until I started your workouts which I have found so fun and friendly and inclusive, I realised I was just so bored doing the same workouts before and also they made me feel inadequate. Thank you so much for everything you do and for spreading your wonderful positive energy and encouragement ❤😇🙏 xxx much love to you xxx
omg I thought nobody would ever relate to me. I was so sad after the c section even after 48 hrs labour. I was so happy to see my baby I mean that feeling of happiness was insane. But I struggled so much postmartum with depression I felt like I am not going to be a good mother. And let me tell apart from my parents and baby father no one no one understood. I dont think I will forgive that.
But I found your videos and understood this is the work out regime I have to follow this will fit my life now. That how my life is I have to include baby in my workout like from at home otherwise I am going nowhere with my health. I am so glad I found you.
You're an inspiration Jo. Hearing your story brings me to tears, because motherhood is so beautiful but yet it has its challenges. I'm in a place where I need to lose about 50-70 lbs to get back to my pregnancy weight and that was 3 years ago. I hope to keep consistent this time that I am worth it and so is my daughter to set an example for her.
Whew, girl! I really committed to a fitness journey a few years ago and was doing great. Then, I started having health issue and weight gain. Found out I had borderline tumors and needed 3 surgeries in a year, one fully open stomach surgery. I have a 10 inch scar on my belly and several other small scars. When I say I’ve been at my low, I mean it. Losing this weight and getting back to working out has been SOOOO hard. I’m going to try to do what you have said and just make small improvements. Thank you ❤️
Jo,thank you so much - I’m retired, loved working out in my prior years but stopped- I stumbled in your video - what a Godsend - you mentioned one statement that awakened me in this video, “we are always beginning in life”.
Love your statement.
Between you and my daughter, I am a better younger senior citizen.
Thank you
Jo, you are so genuine, relatable and real. Your positivity and energy is contagious. I've been needing/looking for something like this for a long time and I'm so thankful I stumbled across your channel. Having a 4 yr old by myself makes it hard to get to the gym, so now I am doing your videos after I put her to bed in the comfort of my own home. Much better than the whole gym vibe 🙌
Thank you for all you do ❤
🙏I needed to hear this. I have three children and do to so much stress over the years I let go of who I was. Gave too much in a relationship that is bo longer there and I’m trying to start again and love me. This message is amazing, God knows what we need. I’m ready to start my journey.
Jojo, your words are so welcoming! I completely know what you mean. I was lean & fit, then I got pregnant & now my body has forever changed. But mindset is key. I think after 2 years is when I finally felt like I was becoming my old self & routine is key. I love your workouts. Keep up your success! This is so great for all women who struggle with weight loss. You can do it!
Thank you for your words. "I am more than how my body looks." THIS. Thank you for the compassion, the honesty, the gentleness, the encouragement, for being the friend we all need. You are a blessing. Love and light to you ❤
She's fulfilling her destiny for sure. I see her light. I'm excited for her. 😇✌🏾
Feeling like I am so far away from where I was/where I want to be has been one of the hardest mental battles. The guilt and shame of once being thin and very fit weighs on me a lot. Because of eating disorders, depression, and anxiety, I went from underweight to overweight very quickly and nothing inside or out feels like me anymore, like I'm inside a suit I can't take off. I beat myself up for it and blame myself and it worsens the depression. I feel like I'm at the bottom of a mountain that I have no hope of ever climbing. When you said we're not beginners just once in our lives, but several times, that actually made me tear up a little. It took some of that pressure I put on myself off. Like, maybe it's ok that I can't exercise for hours like I used to anymore right now. Maybe it's ok to just do what I can for now. Thank you for your inspiring video. Our journeys are different but you've shared that no matter what you're going through you just keep trying. I think I'll try to do a workout today, even if it's small and short
I feel you! As a former ballerina and super active, I have been so depressed looking at myself and seeing how eating disorders changed me. I am just starting again as well, we can do this!!!❤
As if I couldn’t love you anymore you post this beautiful video! 🥹 Your such an inspiration Jo! I’ve never met a trainer like you & I’m so grateful. Can I be honest? Your videos are so fun I feel guilty afterwards like I didn’t get a good enough workout because they don’t feel like working out. I use to always think in order to have a “good workout” you have to be dying afterwards, but with you it’s not like that at all! Thanks for all you do! ❤
I wanted to say thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. I have had 5 babies and my last, two years ago, was an emergency c-section. The first four were natural and after the last I have been carrying a lot of mental, emotional, and physical trauma. I few weeks ago I weighed myself and realized I had gained more than I ever expected. Your videos not only motivate me... but provide a support because of your realness and honesty. I have jumped back in two weeks ago and been doing one -two of your workouts and a mommy pouch workout 6 days a week. The saying that it takes 2weeks to feel, 4 to see and 8 to hear I believe is so true! Two weeks in and I feel awesome! Excited for the next years journey as I stay consistent and work on getting healthy again.
Thank you so much for your encouragement.
I am 62 and also used to be a trainer, I have been suffering from depression after some personal trauma and have really let myself go. I am going to take on board what you have shared and just start showing up and being consistent in caring for myself. Bless your beautiful heart
Girl Im just going to say it..your testimony here blessed me so very much! I can totally totally relate with you before and now in my life..words cannot express the hope you give in this testimony! God bless you girl! God is so good!
I have achieved so much and all because of you … specifically your 3 mile with weights video.
Honey!!! You spoke to me!!! After my hysterectomy (in Dec 2021) I absolutely didn't feel like myself. On top of all the physical changes, including the weight gain, I also developed high blood pressure, scaring the crap out of me when I tried to resume my workouts and passed out. I created a wall and became scared of physical activity. But I want to be there for my future grandchildren so I figured life out. I do weights and yoga in the morning and workout to your videos and pool exercises in the evenings. I'm not where I want to be, but I'm making progress. I can finally walk normally (from back surgery in 2019), I have energy, and my blood pressure is finally going down. Thank you for your channel.
Jo...this nearly made me cry! THANK YOU for sharing this. New mothers especially need these kinds of stories with photo and video evidence. Not all of us have women who've gone before us, who walk alongside us as we become mamas and step into that new identity. Same, but changed forever too. It's not just me with stretch marks and a stretched out belly. It's not just me who felt not myself for so long. I'm not alone. I love this, grateful to have found you. ❤
This brought me to tears. I'm 53. I lost my mom in 2019 and hit menopause hard right after. in 2021 my husband died suddenly. I've had to start my whole life over, and depression hit. I'm working on me again. it's been almost 3 years. I gained weight from the sadness and depression. In my 30's I was kickboxing and in the best shape of my life, but eventually hurt my hip. Just did your 2mi walk with weights and I love it. I can do your workouts and I know this will help my mind and body. thank you for being so honest and inspiring
Hey mommas! I’m 5 months postpartum and I’m so grateful that I found your page💕 I literally relate to your entire birth story and your postpartum journey down to going into labor anticipating a natural birth only to end up having a traumatic emotional c section. Postpartum has been such a struggle with body image and finding the desire to take care of myself. Finding your page and hearing your journey as me so inspired to find myself love again and prioritize my mental and physical health again! Thank you so much for being you🤍
Your story is so similar to mine. Had my baby 18 months ago through a C section and was blaming myself for it cause I did everything to get a natural birth. But God knows that was the plan all around. I am thankful for the experience and I am working on getting myself on a physical and mental level that is comfortable to me and no one else. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this! I am at the end of my third pregnancy which will end with third c-section, and at the start of my forties. Being heaviest ever and having gained the most so far, I hope to get back to my desired form when the time comes. Hugs from Macedonia 😊
I have so much respect for you and other mothers that have had difficult pregnancies. I really struggled with mental health for years after birth. Thank you being so inspiring. After giving birth 7 years ago to my second child, I am now focusing on my physical health and am having fun doing it!
I’m not a mother yet but I’m grateful for your inspiration. I love what you do. My favorite series is the gospel series. ❤ thank you
I swear I needed this and it almost brought me to tears! This is now my nTh time starting. After my son it is taking me 6 years and I am still not where I want to be. But this gave me a renewed confidence to stay on track this time! Please pray for me someone! Because it has been very discouraging.
Thanks Jo - I'm a beginner, and your videos have been the only ones that make me feel good and that I can stick to. You don't condescend or judge anyone for ability - and this is priceless.
In my second trimester now, your workouts are the only ones I'm willing to do, and makes me feel like I'm keeping active. Scared for what happens after baby arrives but hoping to stick with you and keep my mental health stable!
Jo is so real and authentically warm. I have PTSD and I can only watch fitness creators who make me feel comfortable. I appreciate your compassionate and nurturing nature while helping us get well, Jo. Thank you for all you do! And thank you sharing this vulnerable piece of your personal life, it's very connecting.
“I am so much more than what my body looks like.” Thank you Jo, I needed to hear that. Hearing that made me shed a tear. I am 6 months PP with my precious baby boy. I struggled as a teen with anorexia. It was difficult to see how my body changed after my birth. I lost 90% of the weight incorporating your workouts, I do them together with my husband😬 I still struggle shedding those last few pounds. I actually cried the other day seeing I gained 2 lbs (probably water weight considering it was within 1 day). But I have come so far, from being practically inactive during my pregnancy due to extreme fatigue & GI issues.. to working out 5 days a week for at least 45 minutes. Feeling stronger everyday. Thank you Jo❤️
I have had multiple back surgeries and struggling with chronic pain and illness. Your videos helped me get stronger 💪 gain lean muscles to have less pain. You're such a a good teacher and positive
This is incredible and so inspiring. I've been watching your videos for a while and already seeing changes and this made me love them even more; you might be the only workout channel person on TH-cam who really understands what it's like to start as a beginner and continually hate how you look even after weeks and months of showing up. I appreciate your insight and your good energy, thank you so much for this channel!
Mom of 3 , all c-sections due to my pelvis being too narrow to pass my babies. I am trying to find myself again and be happy with how I look . This video brought me to tears so many times . I am so grateful that I’ve found your channel & I’m ready to lose the weight and feel fabulous again‼️🥹❤️
God I love how real you are, how you show your "true" and not polished self to us. You are what young girls and teenagers everywhere need. Just a honest person who didn't sell their soul to some company and their image they want to sell you for. Thank you. Please never change
Much love from South Africa. Been on my weight loss journey and what amazing results I have and still goin strong 💪 💞💞
Go girl and thank you for being so open and vulnerable ❤😊
Reteaching myself how to exercise after being an athlete has been one of the hardest things I've ever done. Thanks for sharing your story. At 190 lbs, I'm at my heaviest in my life, but I work out 6 days a week. I walk 60 miles a week. I do barre 3 to 4 times weekly. I hardly have an appetite, but I've been stuck at 190 for months. I've noticed minor changes on my body but still feel 50 lbs overweight. It's so difficult to feel like I'm making any progress whatsoever. Your video helps me feel better about this slow progress.
When I look at you, I see a wise woman. The transformation from maiden to mother looks beautiful on you. Keep sharing your light!!!
dear jo, thank you for sharing your experience. for many women childbirth is a traumatic event but nobody talks about it. you are a young woman, strong and determined and with your channel you help many women. God bless you and your family❤
This is so vunerable and so real. Thank you for sharing this Jo. Honestly mentally I’ve been struggling I’m trying to keep pushing . I was motivated but I kept seeing myself and I feel like I’m never happy with myself 😢😢
I had a c-section in May 2023. I’m a high risk antepartum/postpartum nurse so I am knowledgeable about c-sections but having to have one myself was very traumatizing for me. I also wanted to have a natural birth and epidurals scared me so much since I tend to see the patients that end up with complications. I was in labor 30 hours with no progress then my baby started having decelerations in heart rate. It’s been almost 4 months and I often find myself sad because of it. You have been so helpful in my journey healing both mentally and physically ❤
Thank you so much for your encouragement and being transparent and sharing with us. I have not been pregnant yet. But this has really encouraged me.
Your birth story really spoke to me. I was so discouraged not having having a natural birth and feeling like a c-section was the worst possible outcome. We got the best possible outcomes, our babies!
Great video! As a mother of 5, I have felt every emotion 100 times over. I understand. I still have so much baby weight from each pregnancy on me, yet it appears as if I should be way bigger than 185! But I love your videos because they do help me focus on doing a little at a time and feeling fulfilled with that. Movement is life! ☺
I love this video growwithjo needs to make more up close and personal videos. I love when she pours out her life experiences in her videos. ❤post more like this. I'm a mom of 2 young girls and it is very difficult to stay consistent. I love your work outs and I'm going to continue trying
To know that I had a very similar birthing experience and suffered the same postpartum fate brings me a sense of peace. I'm sorry other women experience this, but thank you for showing me that I'm not alone. I'm only about 2 weeks into bettering myself after 2 long years of postpartum depression but Jo has been my go to girl during those two years when I wanted to workout.
I just wanted to thank you after having 5 kids in 6 years including twins the youngest just turned 4 and I have started doing your workouts they are helping me so much to get back in shape and I am starting to feel more like myself I am doing two a day and I love it xx
Thank you for being so candid! I’ve been able to start working out again thanks to your videos. I have never sweat like I have been in your classes. It feels so good! I can’t say thank you enough for your content and putting yourself out there. You are amazing, encouraging, and truly an inspiration. I suffer from ADHD and it impacts my life in so many ways, and one of the things I face is seeing the world black or white, in other words, all or nothing thinking. So my entire life I have dealt with starting things, exercising, hobbies, and stopped half way because if I missed one day that meant I failed, or couldn’t do it. It’s been a journey steering from that mentality but it is my default and has been for so many years. All of that to say, your content helps keep me engaged, focused, and the way your videos are structured hits all my ADHD check boxes that accommodate my senses to keep going. Your videos are fun, interactive, uplifting, and once I complete the workout it feels like a reward. This is the first time in over a decade where I have been able to stay consistent with working out and I actually look forward to doing it, which is also very new for me. So, THANK YOU! I can’t wait to share my progress with you some time from now. Wishing you the best.
Giuliana
I’ve watched your videos for a year and worked out with you. This is my first time watching a non workout video and getting to know you. I’ve still felt your light through your workout videos, it’s like you’re in my room with me. Lost so much weight, gained confidence and had so much fun doing it. I say that to say this, with everything you’ve been through you’ve changed lives. You’re such a strong woman and I love you 🩷🫂
Hi Jo, started my journey 4weeks ago, got introduced to you 2 weeks ago and I have found uttermost joy doing my daily workouts with you...I have a lot of weight to lose but your video again has encouraged me... you are realistic and that's the victory point for me❤❤❤
you are only one who make me workout, and here im after 9 days i lose 3 kilograms and i was so happy 😍 Thank you !
This was nothing shy than amazing, inspiring, and beautifully spoken. Thank you so much for this !