I lack motivation. When I do get motivated it’s at the wrong time. Mostly late at night when I see someone inspiring on yt or ig. But then in the morning my motivation is gone and after work I’m just so tired...
ASDL what helped me is to START. I wasn't motivated, although i wanted to get toned and get stronger. one day I just started with mild exercise. The next day I just did it without thinking of it. the third day as well. etc. And I kept track of what I did each day
I can empathize, as I’m the exact same. What helped me is realizing that action begets motivation, not the other way around. What also helped was to set short-term goals, like starting a program for a short period of time, like one week, and seeing what happens. If you hate it, you can stop after the one week. OR, you might really surprise yourself by wanting to keep going after that one week is over. Good luck, you can do it!
10 - I would love to see content for absolute beginners, coming from years of not doing regular exercise I find myself getting injured or ridiculously sore when I begin even a simple program. I think focus on recovery, stretching and structure would help. Excited to see what you put out!
As someone who lost 80 lbs in a SUPER unhealthy way then ended u gaining it back + some, number 5 was so important to understand when I started out again. I would work out 6-7 days, 3 hours a day. Which became extremely unsustainable once I moved out on my own. Now I do 5 days a week about an hour or an hour 30 mins, about 20lbs back down and actually enjoy/miss going to the gym. I've basically come to the mentality that I rather take 2 or 3 years to get a healthy weight than losing 100 lbs in 12 months and feeling incredibly burnt out.
Mariam Al-Hunayan reward yourself with something that will last, food is meant to be fuel. Get something you will use multiple times, such as a new coat or some pillows
2 and 6. Can you do a video on warm ups for each part of your body? I want to warm up when I go in, but am always unsure of what to do. Thanks Rachel! :)
well thank god for this hahah there's so many things I'm doing wrong! I recently started a vlog health series so i'm still very new to it all but so very motivated! This video has made me even more inspired xx
I need a good stretching video. I’m 40 and have worked out since I was 19. I took a huge break from working out for 7 years bc I had health issues and children. Now I’m wanting to start again but now have momma brain and have forgotten everything. I be a good stretching video bc my muscles are SOOOO tight.
All of them🙁 at one point or another... finally in that phase where I enjoy working out and have made it part of my lifestyle! 60lbs down & About 20more lbs to go but not in any rush... love your vlogs!!!
Definitely number 1... I struggle so much with keeping to my diet, and I think it's mostly due to living with my boyfriend who eats all kinds of food that I am not supposed to eat. Do you have any tips on keeping to a diet, keto for instance, when living with someone not following it? I don't really want potato chips, before I see them right in front of me.. which I do all the time! haha
1, 2, 3 My biggest struggle is number 1. I have a history of binge eating sweets, when i start i can't stop eating them. I try not eating sweets for couple of days( i eat fruit, but not junk food sweets ) and then i start craving them so much. Please help me.😭
god, i used to have the same exact problem!! Somw of the things that helped me were: Not restrict myself too much with sweets. What i do is sometimes try to eat a little less during the day so at the end of the day a get myself a little treat and still make progress Try to find healthier altermatives. I love chocolate but it is really unhealthy so i switched to dark chocolate and cacao powder. You could even try flavored protein powders such as cookies or peanut butter (they are delicious!) Look for recepies in youtube for healthy sweet treats. There are TONS of them and every simgle one is delicious What i do right now and it has helped me a lot (this may work for me but maybe not for you) is to have my favorite sweet dessert friday nights. This helps me stay motivated during the week knowing i'll have a little prize at the end of the week And lastly dont beat yourself up just because of a slip up, just try to eat healthy 80% of the time!
Yeah, I also want to cut sweets off completely,but it works 3 days or so...and then I feel like my body can't live without them and im failing again and again😖
Lemon Dope behind my binge is always some negative emotion that causes me to eat sweets. My kinesiologist and i are trying to get rid of those emotions that make me fail over and over again. Sugar is bad cause it feeds precancerous cells and makes our body acidic.
Omg, number 8 is spot on for me! When an instamodel posts her workouts I always do their workouts without thinking about it. I just immediately think "she looks good so this has to work!" such a bad habit of mine....
6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a marathon runner, so most days I burn around 1500 calories in my training. After I smash out a 15-20km run I always want to reward myself with food!
I am definitely guilty of number 5! I am getting better at it, because I have learnt how to be productive on rest days without fearing that I am going to loose control or something. PS loving the pace of this video - thanks for modifying :)
#9: Get your vitamin D level checked especially if you're dark skinned. Low D in the small intestine inhibits nutrient absorption from food and supplements even if you're consuming them.
Ana Gomez Same here- it's responsible for a lot of unexplainable aches and pains despite foam rolling, exercising etc. Get some ACTIVE Vitamin D3- the one that doesn't get wasted in conversion by the body before you can use it. (A bit like buying Ubiquinol instead of CoQ10 because it's already converted) Hope you feel better soon- some of us have to stay on Vitamin D and calcium for life because when your D is really low despite a lot of sun exposure, your body leeches calcium from your bones as a substitute. It's pretty insidious.
2,3,4 im at a loss w. Post work out stretching and foam rolling and generally do some version of a push/pull/abs routine. Can you do a video on working out when you have adrenal issues seeing as HIIT can be harsh but is recommended everywhere
Deona Jackson Actually people with darker skin are more prone to having a vitamin D deficiency. sadly i am one of those people lol hate taking pills everyday so i’ve been slacking but trying to get back on it.
i love how your videos are never just full of general info that everybody knows that somehow is interested in fitness. i always learn something. thank you so much!
I used to do soooo many of these things... Number 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. But luckily I realized my mistakes maybe about a year ago now. I've been working out regularly since autumn 2015, but to be completely honest with you it wasn't until last year when I realized all my mistakes that I actually started progressing and gaining results from my workouts. I see people at the gym every time I go who never breaks a sweat, never look uncomfortable (uncomfortable in the right way, that is) with their training. I know I used to be like that, and it's an endless circle of wasting time. You're not getting anywhere with that. Even tho I already knew of my mistakes, I really appreciate this video! And I would totally love it if you make more videos like this. There's always room for improvement, for everybody, and I always really learn a lot from your videos!
I definitely noticed that there is always room for improvement with my fitness and healthy lifestyle. .3 - I definitely don’t have a consistent recovery plan. .4 - my training plan fluctuates from day to day. I try to have a consistent plan, but I don’t keep to it.
number 10, I normally exercise for a month and then get mad at my self for not seeing results.. Right know Im at two months and really want to keep it this way
tbh before i started on my fitness journey i've already been reading articles and watching your videos and others' about what to do and what not to do so yay i'm happy i didn't really do any of the 10 things you mentioned. thank you for this video as it sets as a sort of reminder for me to not fall off track and lose focus :)
Ufff I still remember my first day at the gym I was so exited that I forgot to stretch, I did really heavyweights and I end up hurting myself. It took me 2 weeks to recover from that leg injury -thanks good it was not that bad- so for everyone out there... less is better! you can always build it up to heavier weights 💕💪 Love your video and thanks for the good advice!
GURL! This video is perfect for me right now. I'm ramping up my fitness efforts and I feel like I'm slowing down. I've gotten much better at eating and being more honest. 2 + 3 Urgh, I hate warmups and cooldowns. So boring. It's the flossing of fitness. I'm not the best with plans, I just know i do cardio 3x and weights 2x (upper + Lower). I don't keep track of anything. I used to reward myself with food, but now I'm getting a bit better.
What is your take on group trainings? I enjoy going to group trainings (Toning/Nike Training Club Strength/Circuit Training) more than working out alone, but do you consider them as beneficial as following custom workout plans at the gym? I rarely hear fitness vloggers/bloggers mention group trainings :)
I'm having the same hair length as you at the momen, so I would genuinely appreciate a tutorial or get ready with me, where you demonstrate this lovely hair style 🌿 Other than that I always look forward to see any food and fashion content, or even cleaning! You are such an inspiration and your aesthetic is amazing. You definitely influenced major changes in my life, when it comes to color plates and organization in my room or even fashion. Keep doing what you do, love you Rachel🌿
6 is so true about me. I always reward myself with food, not for training, for doing my job well or for keeping my diet for more than a week. Sometimes it seems like food is the only pleasure, especially junk and sugary. Have no idea what to do about it
my problem is giving up too easily! when i don’t see results it makes me very unmotivated! i have 5 stone to lose that i gained in the past 2 years and it just seems impossible to lose because at the gym it seems that i’m the only one who can’t cope with the classes etc. everyone else is way fitter than me and it really puts me off when i see myself struggling in the mirror compared to everyone else who finds it easy!
#4 for sure. I go to the gym regularly and try to split my days up to focus on one area or another, but especially while pregnant I struggle with keeping to a plan because it feels like I have to limit myself so much.
I struggle with #11. Not falling in love listening to your accent while you speak helpful information to people whom want to be healthy. -And those eyes! I'm struggling. goodness help me.
definitely 1 (sometimes i forget to log something or leave out parts like too lazy to log the dash of cinmamon i put in my smoothie when i logged all 12 other ingredients) 2. i don't to good warmups. usually just stretch for 10 minutes but its more like tge kind of stretch i should do to cool down. (but i do do this again after my workout plus sometimes foam rolling) 4. i often don't have a plan or don't track what i do. But right now i am doing your 8wtc2. i guess 1 and 2 are my main things right now and previously 4 and 10.
3! I feel very well with myself, I only have problem with rushing through the stretching part of my work out, I always do it but sometimes I just stretch for a minute and consider it done. I will definitely pick up my discipline with that.
Hey Rachel! I absolutely love how informative your videos are! My main query is knowing how long to be doing a certain routine/exercise before switching it up so your body doesn't get used to it. Xx
When it comes to fitness I struggle with getting into and staying in a routine particularly in the winter and fall time. As soon as it gets sunny and spring really starts I'm a lot better at it, I still fall out of routine in the end though. I think I let life get in the way to easily and when it comes down to it I don't find working out fun. I still want to do it though because I know it will benefit me not only physically but mentally. I need to make a scheduled and actually stick to it.
I recently started going back to the gym. And even when I used to go regularly I realize there was so much I wasn’t doing correctly. Mine is lack of warm ups, im still not sure how to really foam roll. I just ordered one so when it comes I’ll see how that goes. Rewarding myself with food I’ve always done. Definitely need a replacement for that.
great video Rachel! :) I struggled with number 10 so many times. I always started to excercise and I did really well for about a month or two but then I always! ALWAYS! got sick for a month and after that I was at the beginning again.It was so frustrating and I don´t even talk about the lost of motivation after failing so many times. Videos like this one give me strength. Thank you:)
2,3, 6, 9, 10 great video Rachel! If you would touch base on these topics I think it'd be so great and differentiate you from what's currently out there . Enjoy Bali!!
Warming up and activation! I always struggle with this because I never know what is 'light' enough to be classed as warming up, if that makes sense? I also don't have a clue about activation, what moves actually active? Maybe a video(s) on how to activate each area before a workout could be good? My main areas would be the whole upper body, core(abs), and glutes. Thanks Rachel!
I love how tanned you are 😊 and the arm tattoo! You breathe happinness! Could you talk more about high cortisol levels and how to lower it down? I've been wrongly diagnosed with pcos but the acne and all the digestive stuff is still going on... If you already have done a video about it, I'm sorry. Thanks.
1 is so funny! I’ve been tracking my food for about two weeks and I’ve been enjoying it - although it’s been rough to honestly log when I know I should have eaten a better meal, lying doesn’t help! My issue is definitely 4, not having an exercise plan. I’ve just started exercising & figuring out what I enjoy but you’re right - it’s hard to track progress when there’s no consistency.
3 (stretching). I gotta focus on this and am interested in incorporating foam rolling. 5(rest day) thank you for the tip on timing a rest day. I often just go until I can't and that is NOT working. Awesome video,thanks!!
1, 3 usually with strength training (not with cardio), 7 I dont drink supplements. After taking meal replacement I bounced back heavier so I decided to take the harder more healthy change. Im still trying to make this a lifestyle change.
8- it's not one I do but I feel it's so important because I'm a skinny guy (I'm stronger than I look but I struggle actually putting on mass despite being strong or fast) and so therefore most of what I do diet and exercise wise is based around building more strength more muscle and diet is about making me lean. So I'll often see friends ask me for tips and what makes a "good food" or "should I be doing this?" at the gym and I try and explain I do this for me, because I know this is what I have to do. For you that'll be different and you need to look what's out there and make plans for that
Guilty of #2, #3 (I often go to a yoga class often straight from weight session, and I consider it a stretch/cool down), #5 (I’ve become obsessed w/ spin, weights and yoga. I often combine 2 in a day - a weight and yoga, or spin then weight. Usually I end up taking 1 rest day a week). I’ve carried on this way for months. Sometimes I feel run down and when that happens I do take a break. I approach classes and exercise as a fun hobby, that makes me feel great, rather then a means to an end. It’s a lifestyle/hobby/habit at this point. Do you think it’s damaging to be active this often?
4 and 7 ... I don't have a plan, because I'm honestly not that into exercising at the gym. I do have a plan meaning I go to certain classes at my gym 3 times a week (in total) but I'm not sure if that's the best mix for me. 1 HIT training, cardio aand 1 day of whatever honestly. Also I realized I should push myself harder sometimes, so thanks for that xx
hi from arizona, rachel! :) you’ve inspired me in so many ways! quick question... is there a best time of day to workout? 🖤 i’m sorry for the basic question! i’m still learning :)
Number one I overeat and binge too much and I want to stop but sometimes I can't help myself and I have a calorie overload... Really want to change my mindset
Number 7! I have scoliosis (an s-shaped spine) which has left me terrified of pushing myself when working out abs. I've talked to doctors and they say that as long as I keep a good form, it shouldn't be any problem (actually it's good to work out and try and strenghten my core and back muscles) but I just can't seem to push myself. I always finish my training unsatisfied because of that
I have the same problem! for me most of the abs workouts are very painfull so i struggle to find the right work outs and if i do i realise i cant push myself to finish the sets properly
Krissi I have scoliosis too! I’ve been physically active my whole life and because of that my posture is very good and I look like my scoliosis is not that bad even though it’s 30 degrees top and bottom! My friend who has like 15 degrees looks like her scoliosis is worse!
Would plank or leg raises be a good way to do this without hurting your back since your back stays in just the one position? If you start to fall out of position then you can just get out of it right away?
2 and 8 are the biggest for me. I recently started doing yoga once a week for recovery purposes but am so bad about warming up as I workout on my lunch break 😅
I think my problem for me is building back consistency. I've just been not where I need mentally, which is on me to fix and it's something I'm working on. I would really love more videos on warming up and recovery though. Warm ups have always been my downfall because I've never been actually taught anything other than "just do like 50 jumping jacks or something". And I just love recovery (I reeeally want to get myself a foam roller to try)
For number 6(i think) one of those things that will get me out and running is an app called Zombies, Run. Seriously, I couldn't sleep last night so I started playing and next thing I know I'm standing on top of a mountain looking down at my town at 3am with the midnight sun and absolute quiet and It. Was. Beautiful.
Can you make some vids on quick, healthy but delicious meals on a slow cooker? I'm always on the go and looking for some great/new meals to make and the slow cooker is my best friend because it's so convenient. I'd really appreciate it! 🤗❤️
Okay so I have a keto related question. I know that you are not keto anymore but you were great when you are in keto. Should I increase my fat percentage? Or should I just remove carbs and that is that it? I feel like Replacing carbs with fats is going to make me keep on weight or maybe gain weight. I tried to see it in your meal plans but I couldn’t get the answer. Also anyone who is keto here who can help me please just tell me. I want to really do it right.
New research says stretching should be done as a workout alone, not before or after, because it doesn't help with muscle soreness and actually increases chance for micro-injuring the muscle you're stretching.
#4, and not having a plan, not seeing actual results fucked me up in the head (I actually thought I might have a disease that prevented me from losing weight). So #4 is important. Which is kinda related to #7, as you said.
Hi Rachel ! Hope your vacation are going well ! I have a question concerning going to the gym. If you want to gain muscle does the time of when you go to the is important ? Like going at night rather than in the morning
#2 and #3, It's hard for me to find time between school and my full time job to workout but I find that I only have a few minutes to work out, so I tend to just jump into the workout and run out of the gym after I complete workout. Could you please post some quick warmups and recovery exercises?
1 and 10. I can't say anything in between as I can't even get started to exercise. Maybe because I am +++ older than you and I have the mentality of defeat always. Those are great tips.
I struggle with injuries. I'm a "delicate" human, so I get injured just for walking, never while making exercise so I get really down about it, at the moment I have a tendinitis in my ankle and it's taking more days than the usual. Cause of this I find really difficult start all over again, I feel like everything that I achieve before it's worthless.
No 5. If I stop I’ll quit. I do know how to pace it. I.e if I feel tired, I light walk and I stretch but I still try to go to the gym. If I have a day off, I’m really trying not to beat myself up about it. Same as if I have a shitty day eating. I’m like it’s okay, you’ll do better tomorrow. Forgiving myself is hard. Feel like I let my own self down
Great Video as always! Eatrunlift seriously brought me to an other fitness level ❤ ... finally I got over Nr. 1 but I'm still bad with Nr. 3 and Nr. 5, resting and recovering is hard. I always wonder if going for power walks are rest or still a workout 🤔😅 ...
I really struggle with #2 lately. As I’ve progressed in my fitness journey I haven’t really changed my warm up and now it just doesn’t seem to active my muscles like it did in the beginning
2 and 3. I mean I do 20 minutes of cardio as a warm up before getting into the weights but Im sure I could be doing more targeted warm ups and recovery.
2,3,4,7 :) Been following you for a couple years now! Thank you for being you - love watching your videos 💕 inspired in multiple areas of my life not just fitness. - Thanks Rachel mucho love
I've done all of them. All the mistakes :P still trying to figure out how to stay on a routine. I always start doing a 30 day challenge or whatever and then end up dropping it.
I lack motivation. When I do get motivated it’s at the wrong time. Mostly late at night when I see someone inspiring on yt or ig. But then in the morning my motivation is gone and after work I’m just so tired...
ASDL what helped me is to START.
I wasn't motivated, although i wanted to get toned and get stronger. one day I just started with mild exercise. The next day I just did it without thinking of it. the third day as well. etc. And I kept track of what I did each day
I can empathize, as I’m the exact same. What helped me is realizing that action begets motivation, not the other way around. What also helped was to set short-term goals, like starting a program for a short period of time, like one week, and seeing what happens. If you hate it, you can stop after the one week. OR, you might really surprise yourself by wanting to keep going after that one week is over. Good luck, you can do it!
10 - I would love to see content for absolute beginners, coming from years of not doing regular exercise I find myself getting injured or ridiculously sore when I begin even a simple program. I think focus on recovery, stretching and structure would help. Excited to see what you put out!
As someone who lost 80 lbs in a SUPER unhealthy way then ended u gaining it back + some, number 5 was so important to understand when I started out again. I would work out 6-7 days, 3 hours a day. Which became extremely unsustainable once I moved out on my own. Now I do 5 days a week about an hour or an hour 30 mins, about 20lbs back down and actually enjoy/miss going to the gym. I've basically come to the mentality that I rather take 2 or 3 years to get a healthy weight than losing 100 lbs in 12 months and feeling incredibly burnt out.
I really like the no-bs, no fluff content. Thanks.
My faves were the ones about lying during food tracking and need for recovery.
number 1 is my problem and rewarding myself with food. i need to be more honest with my diet
Mariam Al-Hunayan same here
So relatable.
same here! huhuhh
Mariam Al-Hunayan reward yourself with something that will last, food is meant to be fuel. Get something you will use multiple times, such as a new coat or some pillows
2 and 6. Can you do a video on warm ups for each part of your body? I want to warm up when I go in, but am always unsure of what to do. Thanks Rachel! :)
I would also love this! I struggle to get warmed up for upper body exercises without fatigueing my muscles
well thank god for this hahah there's so many things I'm doing wrong! I recently started a vlog health series so i'm still very new to it all but so very motivated! This video has made me even more inspired xx
haha right I've been doing some wrong things too! And girl I just checked out your channel and subscribed!
I need a good stretching video. I’m 40 and have worked out since I was 19. I took a huge break from working out for 7 years bc I had health issues and children. Now I’m wanting to start again but now have momma brain and have forgotten everything. I be a good stretching video bc my muscles are SOOOO tight.
All of them🙁 at one point or another... finally in that phase where I enjoy working out and have made it part of my lifestyle! 60lbs down & About 20more lbs to go but not in any rush... love your vlogs!!!
Definitely number 1... I struggle so much with keeping to my diet, and I think it's mostly due to living with my boyfriend who eats all kinds of food that I am not supposed to eat. Do you have any tips on keeping to a diet, keto for instance, when living with someone not following it? I don't really want potato chips, before I see them right in front of me.. which I do all the time! haha
Id Niels I understand the struggle!
1, 2, 3
My biggest struggle is number 1. I have a history of binge eating sweets, when i start i can't stop eating them. I try not eating sweets for couple of days( i eat fruit, but not junk food sweets ) and then i start craving them so much. Please help me.😭
god, i used to have the same exact problem!! Somw of the things that helped me were:
Not restrict myself too much with sweets. What i do is sometimes try to eat a little less during the day so at the end of the day a get myself a little treat and still make progress
Try to find healthier altermatives. I love chocolate but it is really unhealthy so i switched to dark chocolate and cacao powder. You could even try flavored protein powders such as cookies or peanut butter (they are delicious!)
Look for recepies in youtube for healthy sweet treats. There are TONS of them and every simgle one is delicious
What i do right now and it has helped me a lot (this may work for me but maybe not for you) is to have my favorite sweet dessert friday nights. This helps me stay motivated during the week knowing i'll have a little prize at the end of the week
And lastly dont beat yourself up just because of a slip up, just try to eat healthy 80% of the time!
maira katic I hear you sister! That's my life.
Saaaaammmeeeee
Yeah, I also want to cut sweets off completely,but it works 3 days or so...and then I feel like my body can't live without them and im failing again and again😖
Lemon Dope behind my binge is always some negative emotion that causes me to eat sweets. My kinesiologist and i are trying to get rid of those emotions that make me fail over and over again. Sugar is bad cause it feeds precancerous cells and makes our body acidic.
Omg, number 8 is spot on for me! When an instamodel posts her workouts I always do their workouts without thinking about it. I just immediately think "she looks good so this has to work!" such a bad habit of mine....
6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a marathon runner, so most days I burn around 1500 calories in my training. After I smash out a 15-20km run I always want to reward myself with food!
I am definitely guilty of number 5! I am getting better at it, because I have learnt how to be productive on rest days without fearing that I am going to loose control or something. PS loving the pace of this video - thanks for modifying :)
#9: Get your vitamin D level checked especially if you're dark skinned.
Low D in the small intestine inhibits nutrient absorption from food and supplements even if you're consuming them.
Rach Kate I’m deficient in vitamin d 😓
Ana Gomez Same here- it's responsible for a lot of unexplainable aches and pains despite foam rolling, exercising etc.
Get some ACTIVE Vitamin D3- the one that doesn't get wasted in conversion by the body before you can use it.
(A bit like buying Ubiquinol instead of CoQ10 because it's already converted)
Hope you feel better soon- some of us have to stay on Vitamin D and calcium for life because when your D is really low despite a lot of sun exposure, your body leeches calcium from your bones as a substitute.
It's pretty insidious.
2,3,4
im at a loss w. Post work out stretching and foam rolling and generally do some version of a push/pull/abs routine. Can you do a video on working out when you have adrenal issues seeing as HIIT can be harsh but is recommended everywhere
Shagana Siva Thomas Delauer did a video on it about a month ago. (Six Pack Abs)
You don't have to do HIIT- slow intensity can be just as beneficial.
Deona Jackson Actually people with darker skin are more prone to having a vitamin D deficiency. sadly i am one of those people lol hate taking pills everyday so i’ve been slacking but trying to get back on it.
i love how your videos are never just full of general info that everybody knows that somehow is interested in fitness. i always learn something. thank you so much!
I used to do soooo many of these things... Number 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. But luckily I realized my mistakes maybe about a year ago now. I've been working out regularly since autumn 2015, but to be completely honest with you it wasn't until last year when I realized all my mistakes that I actually started progressing and gaining results from my workouts.
I see people at the gym every time I go who never breaks a sweat, never look uncomfortable (uncomfortable in the right way, that is) with their training. I know I used to be like that, and it's an endless circle of wasting time. You're not getting anywhere with that.
Even tho I already knew of my mistakes, I really appreciate this video! And I would totally love it if you make more videos like this. There's always room for improvement, for everybody, and I always really learn a lot from your videos!
I definitely noticed that there is always room for improvement with my fitness and healthy lifestyle.
.3 - I definitely don’t have a consistent recovery plan.
.4 - my training plan fluctuates from day to day. I try to have a consistent plan, but I don’t keep to it.
number 10, I normally exercise for a month and then get mad at my self for not seeing results.. Right know Im at two months and really want to keep it this way
tbh before i started on my fitness journey i've already been reading articles and watching your videos and others' about what to do and what not to do so yay i'm happy i didn't really do any of the 10 things you mentioned. thank you for this video as it sets as a sort of reminder for me to not fall off track and lose focus :)
Ufff I still remember my first day at the gym I was so exited that I forgot to stretch, I did really heavyweights and I end up hurting myself. It took me 2 weeks to recover from that leg injury -thanks good it was not that bad- so for everyone out there... less is better! you can always build it up to heavier weights 💕💪
Love your video and thanks for the good advice!
Ketzy the strange my first day I did super light weights and I was kind of embarrassed (?) but I’m glad i didn’t go overboard lol
GURL! This video is perfect for me right now. I'm ramping up my fitness efforts and I feel like I'm slowing down. I've gotten much better at eating and being more honest.
2 + 3 Urgh, I hate warmups and cooldowns. So boring. It's the flossing of fitness.
I'm not the best with plans, I just know i do cardio 3x and weights 2x (upper + Lower). I don't keep track of anything.
I used to reward myself with food, but now I'm getting a bit better.
What is your take on group trainings? I enjoy going to group trainings (Toning/Nike Training Club Strength/Circuit Training) more than working out alone, but do you consider them as beneficial as following custom workout plans at the gym?
I rarely hear fitness vloggers/bloggers mention group trainings :)
I'm having the same hair length as you at the momen, so I would genuinely appreciate a tutorial or get ready with me, where you demonstrate this lovely hair style 🌿
Other than that I always look forward to see any food and fashion content, or even cleaning! You are such an inspiration and your aesthetic is amazing. You definitely influenced major changes in my life, when it comes to color plates and organization in my room or even fashion. Keep doing what you do, love you Rachel🌿
6 is so true about me. I always reward myself with food, not for training, for doing my job well or for keeping my diet for more than a week. Sometimes it seems like food is the only pleasure, especially junk and sugary. Have no idea what to do about it
Such a great video Rachel! My fav channel for fitness inspiration :) I think i speak for everyone when i say you motivate us so much! xo
my problem is giving up too easily! when i don’t see results it makes me very unmotivated! i have 5 stone to lose that i gained in the past 2 years and it just seems impossible to lose because at the gym it seems that i’m the only one who can’t cope with the classes etc. everyone else is way fitter than me and it really puts me off when i see myself struggling in the mirror compared to everyone else who finds it easy!
#4 for sure. I go to the gym regularly and try to split my days up to focus on one area or another, but especially while pregnant I struggle with keeping to a plan because it feels like I have to limit myself so much.
Number 1, but mostly because I find it difficult to figure out serving sizes and feel like I'm writing it down wrong 😅
Amadee Stenzel I never know how much it weighs lol but I’m not going to weigh it all because my dad cooks it
I struggle with #11. Not falling in love listening to your accent while you speak helpful information to people whom want to be healthy. -And those eyes! I'm struggling. goodness help me.
definitely 1 (sometimes i forget to log something or leave out parts like too lazy to log the dash of cinmamon i put in my smoothie when i logged all 12 other ingredients)
2. i don't to good warmups. usually just stretch for 10 minutes but its more like tge kind of stretch i should do to cool down. (but i do do this again after my workout plus sometimes foam rolling)
4. i often don't have a plan or don't track what i do. But right now i am doing your 8wtc2.
i guess 1 and 2 are my main things right now and previously 4 and 10.
3!
I feel very well with myself, I only have problem with rushing through the stretching part of my work out, I always do it but sometimes I just stretch for a minute and consider it done. I will definitely pick up my discipline with that.
Hey Rachel! I absolutely love how informative your videos are! My main query is knowing how long to be doing a certain routine/exercise before switching it up so your body doesn't get used to it. Xx
When it comes to fitness I struggle with getting into and staying in a routine particularly in the winter and fall time. As soon as it gets sunny and spring really starts I'm a lot better at it, I still fall out of routine in the end though. I think I let life get in the way to easily and when it comes down to it I don't find working out fun. I still want to do it though because I know it will benefit me not only physically but mentally. I need to make a scheduled and actually stick to it.
I recently started going back to the gym. And even when I used to go regularly I realize there was so much I wasn’t doing correctly. Mine is lack of warm ups, im still not sure how to really foam roll. I just ordered one so when it comes I’ll see how that goes. Rewarding myself with food I’ve always done. Definitely need a replacement for that.
great video Rachel! :) I struggled with number 10 so many times. I always started to excercise and I did really well for about a month or two but then I always! ALWAYS! got sick for a month and after that I was at the beginning again.It was so frustrating and I don´t even talk about the lost of motivation after failing so many times. Videos like this one give me strength. Thank you:)
2,3, 6, 9, 10 great video Rachel! If you would touch base on these topics I think it'd be so great and differentiate you from what's currently out there . Enjoy Bali!!
Warming up and activation! I always struggle with this because I never know what is 'light' enough to be classed as warming up, if that makes sense? I also don't have a clue about activation, what moves actually active? Maybe a video(s) on how to activate each area before a workout could be good? My main areas would be the whole upper body, core(abs), and glutes.
Thanks Rachel!
I love how tanned you are 😊 and the arm tattoo! You breathe happinness!
Could you talk more about high cortisol levels and how to lower it down? I've been wrongly diagnosed with pcos but the acne and all the digestive stuff is still going on...
If you already have done a video about it, I'm sorry. Thanks.
pleeease do a video about stretching and warm ups... I have no idea if I'm doing it right
Rachel your voice sound so sweet in this video 😊❤
Could you make a video about different strategies to build a workout plan/routine?
#2, 3, 5, 6 and 10. My issues are definitely around stretching. I just don't do it enough. Would love more videos on stretching and recovery.
1 is so funny! I’ve been tracking my food for about two weeks and I’ve been enjoying it - although it’s been rough to honestly log when I know I should have eaten a better meal, lying doesn’t help! My issue is definitely 4, not having an exercise plan. I’ve just started exercising & figuring out what I enjoy but you’re right - it’s hard to track progress when there’s no consistency.
3 (stretching). I gotta focus on this and am interested in incorporating foam rolling. 5(rest day) thank you for the tip on timing a rest day. I often just go until I can't and that is NOT working. Awesome video,thanks!!
Fall in Love with camera cabinet on your left. Great content as always! :)
2, 3 & 4! I am really surprised by how relevant your points are. Good one, keep it up!
1, 3 usually with strength training (not with cardio), 7 I dont drink supplements. After taking meal replacement I bounced back heavier so I decided to take the harder more healthy change. Im still trying to make this a lifestyle change.
8- it's not one I do but I feel it's so important because I'm a skinny guy (I'm stronger than I look but I struggle actually putting on mass despite being strong or fast) and so therefore most of what I do diet and exercise wise is based around building more strength more muscle and diet is about making me lean. So I'll often see friends ask me for tips and what makes a "good food" or "should I be doing this?" at the gym and I try and explain I do this for me, because I know this is what I have to do. For you that'll be different and you need to look what's out there and make plans for that
Guilty of #2, #3 (I often go to a yoga class often straight from weight session, and I consider it a stretch/cool down), #5 (I’ve become obsessed w/ spin, weights and yoga. I often combine 2 in a day - a weight and yoga, or spin then weight. Usually I end up taking 1 rest day a week). I’ve carried on this way for months. Sometimes I feel run down and when that happens I do take a break. I approach classes and exercise as a fun hobby, that makes me feel great, rather then a means to an end. It’s a lifestyle/hobby/habit at this point. Do you think it’s damaging to be active this often?
Definitely yes to what you said about powders and quick fixes! Very good
4 and 7 ... I don't have a plan, because I'm honestly not that into exercising at the gym. I do have a plan meaning I go to certain classes at my gym 3 times a week (in total) but I'm not sure if that's the best mix for me. 1 HIT training, cardio aand 1 day of whatever honestly. Also I realized I should push myself harder sometimes, so thanks for that xx
You’ve been always helpful to me!! I’m actually always doing 4 things wrong! Thanks Rach!!!
4!! I always just go to the gym and I go on every machine because I have no goals set and I just eat whatever as well
Please make a gym warm up routine. Optimal stretches and equipment use for gym beginners.
hi from arizona, rachel! :) you’ve inspired me in so many ways! quick question... is there a best time of day to workout? 🖤 i’m sorry for the basic question! i’m still learning :)
Numbers 1,3 (Didn't know to do this!), 6, and 10. Thanks for this information. It was helpful.
Number one I overeat and binge too much and I want to stop but sometimes I can't help myself and I have a calorie overload... Really want to change my mindset
I‘ve been guilty of # 1,2,4,7 and 10 🙈 would love videos with these contents!
Number 7!
I have scoliosis (an s-shaped spine) which has left me terrified of pushing myself when working out abs. I've talked to doctors and they say that as long as I keep a good form, it shouldn't be any problem (actually it's good to work out and try and strenghten my core and back muscles) but I just can't seem to push myself. I always finish my training unsatisfied because of that
I have the same problem! for me most of the abs workouts are very painfull so i struggle to find the right work outs and if i do i realise i cant push myself to finish the sets properly
Krissi I have scoliosis too! I’ve been physically active my whole life and because of that my posture is very good and I look like my scoliosis is not that bad even though it’s 30 degrees top and bottom! My friend who has like 15 degrees looks like her scoliosis is worse!
Would plank or leg raises be a good way to do this without hurting your back since your back stays in just the one position? If you start to fall out of position then you can just get out of it right away?
2 and 8 are the biggest for me. I recently started doing yoga once a week for recovery purposes but am so bad about warming up as I workout on my lunch break 😅
I think my problem for me is building back consistency. I've just been not where I need mentally, which is on me to fix and it's something I'm working on. I would really love more videos on warming up and recovery though. Warm ups have always been my downfall because I've never been actually taught anything other than "just do like 50 jumping jacks or something". And I just love recovery (I reeeally want to get myself a foam roller to try)
For number 6(i think) one of those things that will get me out and running is an app called Zombies, Run. Seriously, I couldn't sleep last night so I started playing and next thing I know I'm standing on top of a mountain looking down at my town at 3am with the midnight sun and absolute quiet and It. Was. Beautiful.
Hey Rachel,
I am Nathaly from Puerto Rico. I move your channel and you have inspired me to eat better.
Answer : 2,3,4,5,7,10
Love your channel...*
I really liked this video! I do so many of these things, especially numbers 2 and 5!
Hello, Rachel! Thank you for your channel, it is an inspiration to me. About the listed issues, No 4 and 10 are my cases.
Can you make some vids on quick, healthy but delicious meals on a slow cooker? I'm always on the go and looking for some great/new meals to make and the slow cooker is my best friend because it's so convenient. I'd really appreciate it! 🤗❤️
Okay so I have a keto related question. I know that you are not keto anymore but you were great when you are in keto.
Should I increase my fat percentage? Or should I just remove carbs and that is that it? I feel like Replacing carbs with fats is going to make me keep on weight or maybe gain weight. I tried to see it in your meal plans but I couldn’t get the answer.
Also anyone who is keto here who can help me please just tell me. I want to really do it right.
That tan looks sooo good on you! Thanks for the tips!
New research says stretching should be done as a workout alone, not before or after, because it doesn't help with muscle soreness and actually increases chance for micro-injuring the muscle you're stretching.
You should make a video on more warm up and recovery activities!
Really inspiring video! Thanks for sharing these great tips!
Rachel, Can you please do a video about activation warm up routine before training ❤️
#4, and not having a plan, not seeing actual results fucked me up in the head (I actually thought I might have a disease that prevented me from losing weight). So #4 is important. Which is kinda related to #7, as you said.
#2 - I tend to want to get in the gym and go full beast mode and end up hurting myself. #3 -I wrap up my workout, grab my gym bag, then leave.
Hi Rachel ! Hope your vacation are going well ! I have a question concerning going to the gym. If you want to gain muscle does the time of when you go to the is important ? Like going at night rather than in the morning
Can you do a skin care video and hair care please
I love this video, high quality content. And I am very surprised that I don't do any of these things. At least not any more.
#2 and #3, It's hard for me to find time between school and my full time job to workout but I find that I only have a few minutes to work out, so I tend to just jump into the workout and run out of the gym after I complete workout. Could you please post some quick warmups and recovery exercises?
can you do a video on your online business nd how you made it successful?
1,2,3,4,10 😅 Thank you for this video! Love your channel. Lots of love from Argentina!
Do you recommend having protein powder in a diet?.
And if u do when do u suggest we start incorporating it in a diet?
Two, Three & four for me. Thanks for this video! Very informative 😊
2 - recently fixed it, now I warm up my working muscles instead of doing light cardio
3 - guilty, not motivated enough to do stretching ;(
1 and 10. I can't say anything in between as I can't even get started to exercise. Maybe because I am +++ older than you and I have the mentality of defeat always. Those are great tips.
Another great video Rachel
I struggle mostly with no. 1
Everytime I start I can go day after day...but once I skip, then its a skip-avalanche and it takes weeks before I continue.
I struggle with injuries. I'm a "delicate" human, so I get injured just for walking, never while making exercise so I get really down about it, at the moment I have a tendinitis in my ankle and it's taking more days than the usual. Cause of this I find really difficult start all over again, I feel like everything that I achieve before it's worthless.
No 5. If I stop I’ll quit. I do know how to pace it. I.e if I feel tired, I light walk and I stretch but I still try to go to the gym. If I have a day off, I’m really trying not to beat myself up about it. Same as if I have a shitty day eating. I’m like it’s okay, you’ll do better tomorrow. Forgiving myself is hard. Feel like I let my own self down
Great Video as always! Eatrunlift seriously brought me to an other fitness level ❤ ... finally I got over Nr. 1 but I'm still bad with Nr. 3 and Nr. 5, resting and recovering is hard. I always wonder if going for power walks are rest or still a workout 🤔😅 ...
Definitely struggled with 1 and 2!
I really struggle with #2 lately. As I’ve progressed in my fitness journey I haven’t really changed my warm up and now it just doesn’t seem to active my muscles like it did in the beginning
Love the content of this video👍🏻 My common mistakes would have to be number 2,4 & 7..
Definatly 3. I always forget to foam roll and I only stretch for about 5 mins. I really need to work on that.
2 and 3. I mean I do 20 minutes of cardio as a warm up before getting into the weights but Im sure I could be doing more targeted warm ups and recovery.
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2,3,4,7 :)
Been following you for a couple years now! Thank you for being you - love watching your videos 💕 inspired in multiple areas of my life not just fitness.
- Thanks Rachel mucho love
I've done all of them. All the mistakes :P still trying to figure out how to stay on a routine. I always start doing a 30 day challenge or whatever and then end up dropping it.
#4 I really dont have a plan I only follow videos and eat healthy!
Guilty of 1,2,3,4, and 6! Thank you!