What you are doing is an inspiration. You are going through exactly what most of us go through. Hang in there. You are inspiring me, for sure. Thank you for opening up and sharing.
It is a journey. And I am on the same journey. You are the first “real” person i have found here on UA-cam. That is the reason I started following you. And that is the reason I will continue to do so. Keep on keeping on! You can do this! Let’s do it together!
@@HollyHonjo Hi Holly 🙂 just joined after I watched few of your videos. You are the first Real Person that So Many of Us Can Relate To ! Loved your Down to Earth chat just now 😊 felt like we were two friends having a chat.! And You Are An Inspiration Holly, I Really Mean That ! I am a young 63 but have limited mobility and can only do certain exercises (I look at videos & adapt to my situation). Could you do a video of Armchair Exercises and limitations of standing and raising arms? This Would be Most Helpful 😊 I have formed a wee group with my friends and we share videos of suitable keep fit for disabled and limited movement for over 50/60s. Will share this personal chat video along with a few of your easier exercise ones. Good Luck & Big Hello 'from Northern Ireland 😊🍀xo
Exactly!! Well Said Kathy! We are all on journey with hills and valley's, daytime and night. It's ok to fall down, it's not ok to to stay there. We will keep on together and I will follow Holly daily. She is such a beautiful encouraging person.
I constantly think about exercising to get fit and lose weight, but I don’t actually do it!! You, girl are ACTUALLY DOING IT. I want to hug you, because you make me want to get moving... after this glass of wine. I’m my own worst enemy.
Don't even feel bad, I mean a little, but not too bad. hehe. I am/was the exact same with the wine and being my own worst enemy. You can do it!! Join me!
Holly Honjo don’t feel like like a fraud, setbacks are part of the game, for everything. Its human and normal and your honesty will be appreciated more than anything, part of the reason I see so many people give up is because they expect everything to go textbook style and no two bodies are the same. Forget the scales, forget the calories, how do you FEEL?? Do you feel stronger than one year ago? Can you move with greater speed and flexibility and are you less tired? When you realise how beautifully coherent your body is at keeping you alive no matter how much we binge on alcohol, drugs or food, you gain this intense respect for you body no matter what the shape or size and you actually feel it respond to you when you give it TLC with the daily stretch or nutrition it needs - so what if you binge or setback now and then, ok now worries - back on into the game when you feel mentally strong again and no beating yourself up about it :). Trust me Holly you are on the right path and more power to you! We are all with you xxx
That's what I was going to say! You are doing it!!!! Other people don't get off the couch, and you're helping others. Please don't br discourage. I have CP and I ADORE your videos.
Thank you for being so honest about everything. Perhaps we should all pay less attention to the scales and just focus on keeping moving and eating a better diet. The fact that you feel better is a plus and that's really important. I just recently came across your channel and you are an inspiration to me, that's for sure.
Lisa, thank you🧡 I think my takeaway from this is actually to focus less on the scale, and more so on how I can be a healthier, fitter me. Of course, if I lose weight as a side effect, that's fantastic 😁
This will be a long comment, but just some of the tips I use to lose weight: I feel like everyone with a significant amount of weight to lose has felt this or is currently struggling with it. I deal with it on a daily basis. You will have a million ups and downs but you just have to keep going. If you have a "cheat" meal, just keep going on through your day, don't wait until the next day to start over. Also it helps me to actually measure and write down my food, not just eyeball it. We have gotten used to bigger portions so we think anything smaller must be the right amount. We also have this idea of healthy foods being okay to eat as much as we want, but you can go over calories on "healthy" foods by not counting them in the daily goal. Another helpful tip is to not restrict your calories as much in the beginning, you are more likely to binge because you're at too big of a deficit. For example, if you're 225 and 5'3 doing a light work out a couple times a week, an appropriate daily calorie intake is actually 1850. That's for 1 pound weight loss a week. Once you lose more weight, then you can cut more calories. You'll already be adjusted to limiting calories to 1850, so a 1500 calorie day won't be as big of a challenge. Don't focus too much on how quickly you lose. We all want it gone now, but losing just one pound a week is 52 pounds in a year! And that's at a calorie goal that won't kill you to keep up with, so you're less likely to binge and go off for a while and gain it all back. It has to be sustainable or you're just setting yourself up for failure. I hope these help, remember that you're human, you're not alone, and it happens to all of us!
hi, your comment is very interesting - then i went on your channel and you don't have any videos posted yet. I think you would be of great help to so many of us trying to lose weight. Maybe one day you will decide to start your own "series" :)
Hey Jessica, thanks for the great advice 😁 You have a lot of great points. Some of them are things that I know, but have never really thought about - like overeating healthy foods, I'm definitely guilty of that 😳 I don't always bother logging all my veg. I also fall into the trap of thinking that a 'cheat' meal means the whole day is over and then continue to overindulge. Yes, as I said I need to stop eyeballing the food, lol. My eyes are clearly bigger than my stomach. Darn it!! Looks like it's back to logging. And yes again!! 1850 calories sounds way more appealing and doable 💪🤗 Thanks for pointing that out. I've been fat for this long, a few more years (working it off slowly and steadily) isn't going to hurt. I love your advice. Thank you!! 🧡
@@jaeratkay1846 start with one in which you share how you got to have experience in this area. Than for the second video, break it down - diet. Then the third - exercise. And the list goes on :)))
I just discovered you today. I think I love you rambles, weaknesses, and even emotional your just honest 100 percent. So stop being so hard on yourself and lets just keep doing. It will all come out in the wash my Mom used to say.
@@HollyHonjo I love what you are doing. Keep trying!!! I been trying for the longest time and my weight had been up and down too 😩. All we can do keep trying. Thank you for making your videos.
Oh Holly! In years past, when I have exercised and tried to lose weight, I have heard other women come up to me and say I look great that I have lost some weight. But, after telling them thanks for noticing, I would tell them that I haven't lost a pound because I always lose inches first before the weight comes off. It is the hardest part of exercising, but muscle outweighs fat. You will get to where you want to be, just keep going! Two things that I have been doing in the past year, because I can't exercise as much due to medical, is I eliminated all junk food and fatty food (ham, cold cuts, sausage). The other thing is I have started eating less. Yes, occasionally I do fall off the wagon, but I know that I can pick myself back up. Since July 2019, when I was nearly 250 lbs, I have lost 35 lbs. Yes, I recently fell off the wagon, but I feel that I am going to get back to it once all the junk food is gone. I also know that I can save most of it till the next time I have a craving, especially the chocolate and potato chips. It is all about balance. Also I am not a doctor, but if you can, get blood work done to make sure your body is working the way it is supposed to. Some women of our size have thyroid issues that keep us from reaching our goals. I don't want you to get discouraged because of medical issues, but rather have it empower you to eat the correct foods that will help you in your journey. Good luck and keep moving, your going to reach your goal!
Scale is one thing...but I agree that the "way clothing is fitting" is a really good indicator, too. I LOVE that you are so honest and are sharing. You are a real motivation!
Just want to say thank you and don't give up. I'm 40 years old and over 300lbs for the 2nd time in my life. It's like you said, the process of change is slow and hard to live through. It took years to get this way, so I have to accept that it will take a long time to undo the damage. I enjoyed working out with you today and will look forward to going through more videos in the days to come!
Thank you. I'm not going to give, and I accept it will take me a while, probably with more setbacks, but that's OK. Look forward to working out with you 🤗💪
I'm 40 and have a 20 year old daughter. She's slim and fit I'm 5.11 183lb I was shocked that I'm overweight and bmi is 25 said I'm at risk of diabetes 😨 my mum had me at 41 I was her last baby there's 5 of us and she was super fit . I'm heavy than she was pregnant . No way I'm gonna be fat and 40 . We can all do this !! 💪💪
These things helped me during weight loss journey - 1. Eating locally available food. 2. Snacking on less processed food eg: fruits over fruit juice. Nuts over granola bar. 3. Eating slowly, chewing properly and engaging all 5 senses (eating meals w/o gadgets like TV, cellphone). This makes you feel satiated. 4. Meditation - train your brain. This has helped me reduce junk food cravings. :)
Hi! I'm just discovering your channel and let me tell you, you are a blessing for me who is 110kg and always struggling to do fitness with trainers/youtubers I don't identify. It's cool to see someone I can relate to and I can really follow their journey. I think with all have those moment you are sharing and I'm happy to see it because I have the same problem as you and I feel less alone in my own journey. Thanks for this video A new subscriber from France !
Just found this video so “thank you” for taking the risk that many of us need. I finally reached my personal point where I knew I couldn’t gain any more weight and had to something. For me, I set a daily calorie goal, drastically cut carbs - anything white is OUT plus many other of my favorites, and started walking. Just a mile the first couple of days, then a mile and a half, now about 2 miles. My goal was 30 minutes of walking at a brisk pace not so much how far I walk. Anyhow, I ramble. My point was, your weight gain (and mine) could mean we are gaining some muscle after all these years! That is GOOD and will lead us to leaner and stronger bodies. We just have to keep our minds and our will strong. Forgive yourself if you waiver, but get back on track. Not for anyone watching your videos...we all know where you are coming from and face the same demons...but for YOU. You aren’t giving any of us info we haven’t heard before in some article, program, blog or video. You are allowing us into your world to help us work out our issues in ours. Seriously, that’s special, so thank you.
This is the real side of a "healthier" journey. Yes, weight loss is the goal, as well as a stronger healthier body, a fuller life, being able to do things we didn't think we could do before...and plenty more. You are keeping it real with your followers and that is so greatly appreciated beyond all means. I also really like the "you can't want to be an inspiration, you just become inspirational" that really stuck. Thank you for making relatable wholesome content for people who don't feel represented and have extra curvier parts 😉😁💙
Thank you for your comment. I feel like there are so many success stories out there, but they often show the success only, not all the setbacks. So although at times i feel down about it, it is what it is, and we just get back up and keep trying.
You are so cute, and a true inspiration! Don’t ever give up, I’m anxious to see in a year how healthy you will be and how energetic and easily you will move. Continue to be you! ❤️
I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm trying to loose weight and all the other videos where of smaller people and it made me feel like crap trying them. I need to make a change in my life and your videos help me. My 14 yr old niece also does them with me to help keep me on track. Thanks so much for theses videos
I soo want to cuddle you. You are so brave to come on here and tell us about your journey, there are so many of us who know how you feel and go through the same struggle. I have struggled my whole life with weight and in the passed three years I have lost 5 members of my family, I did not have enough time to mourn each one and it has been even more of a struggle to try and lose weight. But I’m trying. You are so brave, you have my love and support and hope so much you will carry on with these videos xxxx from BNB
Thank you for being so honest. Maybe try to tape/measure yourself, (waist arms thighs bust) you should see more of a difference than on the scale. I never weigh myself, I go by how I feel, how I look and how my clothing fits. Don't get down on yourself, you are doing a good job just keep it up. ❤
Thanks, Teresa Solomon. I do measure myself too. I just haven't gone back and remeasured for a month. Will have to hassle my husband to help me this weekend. Thanks for the support!
You are incredible! Making this video must have taken some courage to post! Thank you for being honest, thank you for showing that workouts have so many more benefits than people think! Keep going beautiful lady! Xx
I am a new subscriber and I really feel motivated by you. It eliminates the feeling of isolation I sometimes have because I don't know anyone in my personal life who has to lose as much weight as I do. I have friends/family who've had to lose 20 lbs to get to their goal weight and I don't feel comfortable sharing my weight loss goals with them. As a person who needs to lose 100+lbs, I feel badly for myself when I give up because the end seems so far. Thank you for being so honest. I'm trying something new this time around. Im not weighing myself, I will be measuring myself weekly. I feel the scale can dictate how I feel about myself that day and I dont want to give it that power anymore. Thank you so much for sharing! 🌷
It'sjust me, I totally understand your feelings. As you can see from this video's comments and comments on my other videos, we are NOT alone🤗 So many of us are going through the same thing. May I suggest making a mini goal? - if you don't want to step on the scale, perhaps you have a pair of trousers that are tight? You could make it your goal that the trousers will become loose. By making small goals, we feel we have achieved something, and can keep going. Please keep me updated with your journey, never be ashamed of sliding back or wanting to give up. It is HARD losing weight, but I'm here to support you 💪🧡
Great success to you. I agree about the scale defeating us, it's just a tool and should not dictate our self-confidence. Doing it together, people! That keeps us strong!
You have been an Inspiration to my wife, my daughter and myself. We are all way over 230, and you have motivated us to begin to attempt to get our health back. You are far from an impostor. You are great. Love the workouts and the honesty.
I am 4 foot 11 inches tall and I recently weighed in at my absolute heaviest at 230. I'm so upset with myself for getting here. But I would love your accountability. We are in the same boat! I love your videos!
If anybody is watching this video, we have ALL been where you have been! I just recently learned myself to just get up and MOVE, but most videos are of people who either don't care or don't recognize that people like us have a belly and other larger body parts we need to work around.....and it's discouraging when I have to stop and try to figure out HOW to modify each move. So finding your videos has been a GREAT motivator for me! I hope that we all can motivate each other along the way and share encouragement as we just....get healthier and feel better! Thank you Holly! WE CAN DO THIS EVERYBODY! LET'S MOVE!!!!!
I think moving because it’s good for our bodies to move is a great reason to do it, whether we lose weight or not. Your videos inspire me to move - I do them in little chunks - and that makes me feel better about myself than any number on the scale. So you are not an ”imposter” - you are a very valuable contributor to the UA-cam exercise space. As a large woman myself it gives me great confidence to see another large body working out. So thank you very much. You are fab and we appreciate you
I just found you today and I’m so glad I did! I too am on my own weight loss journey. However my journey is slightly different. I am not obese but I am not overweight just a very sedentary asthmatic and I have zero cartilage in my knees from many years of cheerleading in junior high and high school. I’m so tired of walking as a “workout” and traditional workout videos kill my knees. I did one of your workouts this morning with no pain in my knees (except the squats but that’s bearable) My husband always asks me “what workout works?” And the answer is “the one that you’ll do”. Keep on keeping on. We all got this together!
That's great Dani. You can always take out the squats for something else. I have a couple of HIIT style workouts that don't have any squats either and are designed to be easy on the knees ✨
This is 2 years later, but I am a dietitian and I love sharing your workouts with individuals who are struggling to move. The fact that you are moving better, increasing muscle mass, and decreasing fat mass is huge!!! Keep going Holly, you are an inspiration.
I struggled with eating disorders for 15 years and was overweight all along. Adding quality proteins to my breakfast changed my life! It helps you feel full for long and gives you a boost for the day. It took me a year but with a healthy diet and some exercise I dropped 30 pounds. Keep up the good work, you can do it!
Congratulations LadyVibeke87. I have tried eating keto style breakfast (egg, chicken/bacon and veg), but never felt satisfied. I've also had protein shakes, they were quick and easy, but get expensive. What protein do you eat? What's a typical brekkie for you?
Hi, How lovely to see a real honest person with the same struggles we all have,Scales are a poor indicator of progress could you not stay off them and go by how you feel and how your clothes fit, Don't be hard on yourself you are an inspiration x
That is EXACTLY how I feel. It is extremely difficult to keep motivated when the scale number stays the same. And yet doing the wirk, watching the diet, eating healthy. No difference.
yes! it helps so much to talk about failure and getting back up again because ITS SO HARD and it needs to be normalized because everybody goes through it but nobody wants to talk about it so it makes people feel alone. ive failed so many times and have lost hope so many times. thank you for making this.
Your journey is a journey everyone who has a struggle with losing weight. You inspire and I love you sharing your journey. Don’t hate yourself when you inspire people who wouldn’t post about themselves. ❤️
Hey dear, I am from India and really inspired from you..don't ever stop making videos. I am doing your workout daily 💪💪 and hopefully will soon loose weight..
Hello Holly! I am a nutritionist. I have my own practice in Senegal. I enjoy your overall energy as well as your workouts. I suggest that you not focus so much on your weight but more on your body measurements (waist, abdomen, hips, breasts etc.). Every centimeter you loose around your waist is the equivalent to a kilo or 2 lbs fat loss, regardless of what the scale reads. And instead of having a weight goal, you should have a dress size goal. Every dress size you lose is about a 10lb fat loss, regardless of what the scale indicates. I actually tell my patients to stop weighing themselves because their weight very often does not reflect their body composition. I wish you the best on your journey.
Thank you so much for a very helpful comment. You really explained it well. I will really try to take it onboard but me and my scale have been frenemies for so long...
In Weight Watchers which I have been doing for 2 years now (and over a 100 lb weight loss) we call them non scale victories (NSV's). Measurements are a far better way to judge progress. I don't agree on dress size since at least in the US (where I am) dress sizes can vary wildly from one manufacturer to another. It is super important not to obsess over what the scale says.
I just found your channel and I thank God that I did. I have been on the same up and down journey most of my life. It is so refreshing to see a real person who can not only give you exercises that a plus size person can do, but can fully understand how our emotions can either be our best friend or our worse enemy. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to follow an exercise video where all you see is a group of size 2 people doing exercises that you as a heavy person can’t possibly do. Thank you, thank you, thank you for having the courage to put these videos out there for those of us who want to be fit and healthy and now have another tool to add to our weight loss journey. Talk about rambling.....
This is so encouraging! I am not the only one struggling, behaving for awhile and then binging. But let's not let discouragement define us...I like to tell myself there is a new "you" buried that I want desperately to find!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It was so refreshing to see a real person doing exercise videos that I can mostly keep up with... I also am working to lose 100 pounds ...but I am 51 years old. Believe me with the health issues I am facing I have no choice. Thank you again!!! KEEP GOING......
I have been at my wits end. I have allowed myself to get so big that it hurts to move. How can I lose weight if it hurts to move? Well, I stumbled across you the other day, and let me tell you. You have given me more hope and motivation than I have had in forever. To see the modified workouts....I CAN DO THIS! To listen to your words. Its TRUTH this journey is REAL and it is not easy. Thank you for reaching out and talking out loud about it. Because "the struggle is real" and it is nice to know I am not alone. Thank you for your videos and rawness. "We got this"
I know these videos are older! But I just found you channel. It has completely changed my life. I have been dieting off and on for years now. I’ve seen so many videos with fit people, telling me in obese person how to lose weight. Nothing is wrong with it, I just wanted to see something different I guess. Someone that looks like me and is going through some of the familiar things. So when I came across your channel it give me so much motivation and I’m seeing results. Whether it’s 2lbs or 20lbs it’s a start, I’m proud of the progress I’m having. But with your videos and journey I have faith that I can do this. Please post more workout videos!!! Your Brave and thank you for motivating me!
You are my inspiration. I started my weight loss journey 2 weeks ago. Starting weight 236lbs today I am 228 lbs.Ive lost my weight so far on diet alone. Until today. You have motivated me to move. As far as diet I watch what I eat in a days. Stephanie Macedo, her sister Amy Macedo and Alexis Sparks are amazing. Real food a balanced diet. A lot of people say ditch the scale and bring out the measuring tape. You can gain pounds and loose inches. I just want to say thank you for posting these work out videos. I can’t wait to see what you post next.❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Cecil. You've got it right, diet is the most important thing you can do to lose weight. But the effects of working out are so beneficial, mentally and physically. Look forward to working out with you 🤗 🏋️🔥
Your amazing .. your doing it .. we are all a work in progress we have to be patient and kind to ourselves. Myself I have been underweight and thin on my life until I've gotten older of course but besides that two years ago my brother had passed from cancer and because of taking care of him I allowed my own health to decline and I gained weight of course I'm watching your videos is so real I appreciate your time and efforts that you put into them because you're out here talking to real women struggling with weight we appreciate you and love you so much for doing so because women we need that truth that we're not the only ones going through this ❤️❤️💯🌹
I just did my first workout with you and then watched this right after. I woke up this morning feeling achy and so sad about myself. But I decided to scroll UA-cam and look for a fitness video for someone who can't do fitness videos. I got into a right sweat and there were some moves I couldn't do at all... I'm bigger than you. But YOU are so brave! I'm not shy of posting progress online, but I know that once I do... people are expecting success and the failures are so shameful that I quit everything. That's my past anyway. I still couldn't do what you do online but I praise you for doing it. YOU ALREADY ARE INSPIRING and your weakness and honesty make you someone I feel I know, trust and want tonget on board with. Keep doing what you're doing... I'll check back tomorrow morning for another workout. Love and light to you. ❤
That's OK that some of the moves were difficult. I've been on/off working out for a while, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Try one of my shorter videos/hHIIT videos becqause you can go at your own pace.
Thank you for everything. Sometimes the scale is ALL I think about. It's exhausting and frustrating and I just want to think about something else. Thank you for your channel and for being here.
Girl we feel you. I gave up losing weight last year because i plateaued and gained it all back and then some. You're such an inspiration. Lets all lose this weight together, we can do this!
Hi Holly. So, I just saw your video and I must say that you are an inspiration. So don't stress about that. You are truly an inspiration. I'm also a 'big girl' and started my weight loss journey 1st April 2020. My starting weight was 251lbs but now at 220lbs. You coming out to speak about your struggles with weight loss and sharing your journey is a kind gesture that should be appreciated. So, I just want to let you know that you're not in this alone we are all out here with you. Being 30lbs down has come with hurdles of which I have reset my mind to conquer. So, I just motivate myself to keep going. I came to notice in the course of this journey that I needed a long-term goal and fix short term goals around it. Therefore, what I did was take statistics of the amount of weight in general I needed to lose and I set a realistic time frame around it so I don't feel that pressure that would make me rebound. Because of that my target for every month is to lose 8lbs in a year and 2 months. And I hop on the scale only monthly. I assess my progress by my clothes fitting and my physical and mental feelings. I would encourage you ditch hopping on the scale weekly, keep doing the right thing (right diet, exercise and rest) and your results would be imminent. Your body gets comfortable when you hit a plateau, so you'd know. In such situations, just intensify your workout routine with tabata trainings or do something different entirely. Basically, I think the focus should be making everything realistic (your overall target weight and the time frame to achieve it). For instance, I'm losing way more than my monthly target. So it just keeps the pressure off. Plus, I heard mention working out every day? Girl! One important factor to weight loss is giving your body time to rest and recover from work outs. You can take out a day in a week to rest from work outs. So girl, just keep on and enjoy the ourney all the way. One love sis. P.S: I am from Nigeria and I love you.
Keep it up! I just turned 60 and Ive been working hard on diet and exercise for about a month with not much weight loss. I checked my blood pressure today and it was down into a normal range. What you are doing now will benefit you 20 years down the road by lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure dementia and cancer.
You’re just adorable! So real, so sweet. I’ve just started another try at losing weight, I think this is attempt number 47. I really think that it comes down to mindset, though. I’ve always had the most success when my mind is set on it - applying the necessary discipline, creating new habits and thinking of it as a lifestyle and not a program. Thank you for being such a great inspiration to big girls, like me. Let’s do this thing!
I just did my first workout with you and it was AMAZING!! I found myself not giving up because I saw you struggling in some areas just like me and you weren't giving up!! Thank you for starting this channel. I have added all your videos and will continue to follow you!! Thank you for being so relatable.
So proud of you! Every journey will have its ups and downs. I have never struggled to lose weight but I have struggled with depression and binge eating, recovery and healing isn’t linear. It can be frustrating when you start to get better and then you start going back in the opposite direction but you just need to keep going and get through those down times until it gets easier. It takes so much courage to share this part of your life, to be vulnerable and honest. I hope this reaches so many people to help them too!
I needed this video so much today. I just started my better me journey not too long ago and watching your videos are helping me especially on my rough days. You’re so real and I’m so excited to see where both of us will end up in the future. I’m so proud of you keep it up girl!
This video has blessed me because I am dealing with the exact same feelings. I am 5'6 284lbs have been working out regularly for almost four months. Working out is great for our bodies no matter what the scale says.
I've definitely been finding it difficult to get back into exercising after a couple weeks. I was fi ally able to get myself to exercise today and watching this during my break before I get onto round 2 has made me feel so much more motivated. And you're right! Nobody shows the actual journey. You're either expected to be fit when watching these workout videos, not unhealthy and fat. I'm glad you were able to face up to it and tell yourself 'no, we're going to get back into it'and you even set yourself goals. I'm proud of you!!
I want to thank you so so much for making this Channel. I am currently 260 lbs. 2 years ago I was 190, but I had a car accident that triggered a chronic condition that required brain surgery. I have had severe head and back pain, since I was 12. I am currently at the biggest I have ever been at 260, and I HATE myself for my weight. But being i had brain surgery may 4th, the work outs i was doing before surgery are almost impossible for me to do now. Your videos are giving me hope that I can lose the weight, even with the limitations that I have. Thank you for putting yourself out there and being so courageous. Even if I don't lose the weight I'm hoping it will just help keep me more active. Thank you.
Thank you so much for being so real. Like you said no one post the journey and the struggle of weight loss. You are a motivation for both my daughter and I. Thanks again. God bless
I am so happy I found your channel Holly! You are so refreshing!! I’ve been having a hard time ‘doing’ because exercising can be very painful because it’s not meant for a plus size woman. You are brave, honest and inspiring. I’m glad to see so many others commenting positively. You deserve it. Keep up the amazing work. I’m happy to go on this journey with you and so many others. Stay safe and healthy 😊❤️
I haven't even started one of your exercise videos (starting today) and you have already motivated me! Keep going. Glad to have someone on this journey that understands how hard it can be.
Holly, I'm in Australia and which I could just come and visit you to give you a hug. The motivation and inspiration you are giving to so many people is so cool.
All these (supposed) set backs and struggles that you mention Holly, are exactly what people want to hear about, because we can relate to it. It’s real life! It’s actually more encouraging to hear about this, than people coming on here and posting all the seemingly flawless and easy journeys they have to becoming a healthy weight. We struggle too and have set backs, otherwise we wouldn’t be watching this! 🙂 So thank you for your refreshing honesty! 🙏🏻
Thank you for saying that. It's kind of tough when you put yourself out there and then 'fail'. Seeing everyone here and the community we are building just spurs me on. So, thank you for the support!
Holly Honjo yes, I realise it’s a brave thing to do, to put yourself up for scrutiny and to openly and publicly discuss your journey, the good and the bad - you are much braver than most of us! However we appreciate your honesty because we can relate to it; it’s much more helpful because it’s real. Thank you.
Holly, the fact that you're doing all the best you know how...and being human, is inspiration to me. We all have felt this way, and more. Thank you for all you do. Stop being hard on yourself, and the fact that things within your body is working all together...is progress. I have been told many times, that what has happened to you where you have "off Scale Victories " is what we want our bodies to do. So Congratulations on that. Keep up the good work, n dont be mad with yourself...Life happens.! What counts is that you didn't give up...
Yes, your videos are motivating. I truly thank you for them. Say "nanner nanner" to the scale number. Moving, being more flexible is soooo important. Yup, cheese has a way of nipping back at us. I really enjoy my cheese but in end I know it isn't my friend. I'm so glad you are in it for the long haul. No, don't hate yourself, you are being real and those of us who are in the same boat completely get it. Also, it is nice not being alone in our weight loss struggles. A lot of the exercises online are difficult, I hate planking, however your modifications help me to get through them as well as the other challenging ones. Yay, for your weightlifting videos, I find I like those. I'm 5 foot 3 inches, 54 years old, and I'm tired of my chubby self and my jelly belly. You inspire me to be a heathier me. Thank You 😊
You are inspiration to me. It's so important to see that it's not extreme progress and nonstop results. Sometimes we get in that area where you wonder if it's working or you wonder if you'll ever drop weight or inches. I love how you are opening up to us all and I'm glad you're doing this. I'm doing this in real time with you, like a great friend that's learning along with me ❤
I stopped mid-video to just say that I'm 5'2 and 240 lbs, and it seems that every time I start exercising I don't even lose weight, but when I quit I gain even more weight. I've finally came to the realization that the most important thing is that I move my body. Having said all of that, your channel is why I finally have the motivation to start moving my body again. I'm so tired and feel so awful, and so I needed some motivation. So just know I appreciate what you've done here, and while I hope you reach your weight loss goals, it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. The idea of you losing weight isn't what motivates me, the support from a fellow fattie *giggles* is what motivates me. And if we both keep moving our bodies we'll be both be the better for it, weight loss or not. Also, I love your snoring dog. lol
Absolutely love your videos!! You have been an inspiration to me! I gained 45 pounds since I've had my daughter. This is a journey theres gonna be ups and downs. So don't get discouraged! Like you said there are so so many benefits from working out! Thank you so much for your honesty and for your videos!🙏🏻💕
Love your honesty and vulnerability. It is inspiring. Don't beat yourself up. You are just showing what it is really like for most people in the real world and people need to know about these ups and downs. When you watch success stories sometimes they skip the hard or negative bits, setbacks, slipups, etc. Thank you for being authentic. It helps.
I find what you do so absolutely amazing and above all desperately needed in today's world! I do my own workouts but I still subscribed to your channel as a support. You are an inspiration to so many people and among this UA-cam world of slim, fit, no-sweaty Videos. Please don't stop.
Thank you for being so open and honest with what you are going through. It's reassuring to know that we all have these moments and are not alone in them. You are doing a great thing here.
Your dog is adorable 🐶 snores as bad as mine. I did one of your workouts for the first time tonight. You killed it, I gave up after 15 minutes. Great to watch a real girl doing this, I will keep on. Thank you 😊😊😊❤️
Thank you, thank you, thank you for making these workout videos! Don't get discouraged, you are very inspiring. I am so thankful that I found your UA-cam Channel!!!! ❤
Don't give up on yourself. I've been fighting the fatty war for 37 years. And if I'm going to be perfectly honest; I'm losing the war badly. Diabetes, poor energy, no social life, joint pain, all that junk and I hate ever bit of it. I refuse to give up and you shouldn't either! As long as we're moving, working, trying every day, it's a win. A small win, but a win just the same. I refuse to quit!!! And you are helping that happen. I'm not afraid of you and your work outs. You're personable and I like you. I'm not worried about whose watching because you're right here in my home. Thanks for helping me. I hope my faith in you and me can lift you up as well.
I know you said you, "want to be an inspiration" so i am here to tell you that you are! I have discovered that I have horrible gym anxiety (if that's a real thing) and so i looked around for workout videos to help me lose weight. I couldn't find anyone i wanted to follow except you. For the reason that you're in your journey and you're taking me with you. I am so happy to have found you. ❤ i just have to make myself do it every day!
Thank you for sharing real-life feelings. You cannot control what other people feel. Simply saying how you feel when you get up in the morning is motivating. If something is causing a negative feeling then change to focus only on positive ones. I can't wait to see your other videos. Doing things one day at a time is all we can ever do in life. Yes, it is very difficult. I appreciate you so much.
Hi Holly 💘 thank you for opening up like this. Im on a journey to lose weight too and ONE of the hardest parts is not drinking alcohol. Or at least not drinking everyday like I was. My doctor constantly tells me this is a change in your whole lifestye. Thats fine, its just tiring day in and day out counting calories and so forth. Anyway, I had to comment because your videos are very encouraging. Ive battled my weight all my life and it continues. Bless you for sharing
Holly you ROCK!🦋✌😎 So transparent so real. Fitness is important keep it up! I've had trouble with my weight for entire adult life. Something that I have been doing that is off the beaten path in the last few weeks that has really been helping me is listening to weight loss subliminals/hypnosis here on UA-cam there are several. I've also started to do Japanese breathing and the practice of sitting on the floor to eat. All of which are supposed to Aid with weight loss and I'm seeing results! I'm also listening to subliminals on self-love, and healing from trauma. I believe them to be all connected and again I am seeing results. The gentleman I listen to most often is Thomas Hall.There are others. At any rate don't give up (I know you won't) and I know that you'll make it. You're an inspiration to many people.🌴✌🌞
When you’re body figures out what you’re doing it plateaus. Keep pushing and increase your protein and reduce your carbs. Muscle weighs more than fat so pay more attn to how your clothes fit. You’re doing yourself a great favor by getting healthy and taking us with you is a bonus for us! I have osteoarthritis ontop of a bone disease in my knees so this is the only thing I’ve found that doesn’t hurt. I could always lose weight easily but now I’m old and my body doesn’t work the same. A fake person doesn’t worry about being fake. And you respond to comments which is also awesome. KEEP GOING! We need you!
I just discovered you in my feed yesterday. You are inspiring. I have always avoided going to the gym and being next to those skinny women. Life is stressful, being open with people is stressful, and you just need to keep trying. Every time I falter, I remember I am better than I was last year. You are not a fraud. Weight loss is HARD! You are trying to get healthier for yourself and your family, which is infinitely more important than what size you are.
I just found your channel yesterday. I have the same problem. I have plateaued in weight for at least the last month and it makes me so sad even though my husband swears I’m getting smaller. You are so real and it’s so great. We will get there!
You’re a beautiful woman. You are a super star 💫 & I don’t think you’re a phony; I think you’re human. Don’t give up! I just found you today. I’m 60 years old & the heaviest I’ve ever been. I love your channel & you are an inspiration. We’ve all gone through the ups & downs. Hang in there girl; we’re in this together!😘
Hi Holly, I just wanted to say how much your video spoke right to the core of me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, you are truly an inspiration, touching my soul even from a year ago and half a world away. Sending you love from a new subscriber in New Zealand ❤️
I lost 25 pounds last year by doing workouts and changing my diet. Then later on I threw my back out so badly I was having muscle spasms that took 6 weeks to get rid of. I couldn't workout, couldn't even take my dogs for a walk and I resorted to my favorite comfort foods and gained some of the weight back. I was so angry I cried. Every time I think I'm doing better, I over do it because I'm not that ready and I'm so hell bent on getting back to where I was. It really is a struggle. I just started your workouts and they help make sure I don't put too much of a strain on myself. Thank you for posting your videos! Stay strong!
Dont put so much pressure on yourself. I haven't gotten weighed in a year. I just do the best i can. Its not about being good or bad. But just relaxing moving my body mist everyday. Not binging ect. I cant let the scales tell me if i can be happy . Holly you are good enough!
Hi Holly I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel. I just joined 2 or 3 weeks ago, because I love your exercises. I never knew anything about your weight loss goals, I'm so impressed with your energy and agility and the types of exercises you do. I'm able to keep up and YOU DO INSPIRE and MOTIVATE ME. I wish you well with your weight loss journey; I'm right there with you. I love that you're so REAL and transparent. Thank you
I weigh exactly what you do and I go through everything you are going through. Regardless of the scale, you are healthier and the weight loss WILL come. You are doing all the right things and going in a positive direction. Kudos!!
My dear girl, you are doing splendidly!! This is a journey and there will be some ups and downs. As long as you never give up, as long as you stay consistent and believe in yourself, you will succeed.
Holly - thanks for this video, the honesty, the companionship on the journey. It is important for me that I know I am not alone on this journey of trying to do my best and the scales do not move. Very grateful...knowing I have companions on this journey is inspiration for me to continue on.
What you are doing is an inspiration. You are going through exactly what most of us go through. Hang in there. You are inspiring me, for sure. Thank you for opening up and sharing.
Thank you, Lori. I'm so glad that I inspire you 🤗 💛 It feels lonely at times, but I've gotten so much positive feedback, I know I'm not alone 💪
It is a journey. And I am on the same journey. You are the first “real” person i have found here on UA-cam. That is the reason I started following you. And that is the reason I will continue to do so. Keep on keeping on! You can do this! Let’s do it together!
Thank you ✨ 🧡
Yes! Holly is “real” it’s refreshing to see a person that I can totally relate to❤️🤗
@@HollyHonjo Hi Holly 🙂 just joined after I watched few of your videos. You are the first Real Person that So Many of Us Can Relate To ! Loved your Down to Earth chat just now 😊 felt like we were two friends having a chat.! And You Are An Inspiration Holly, I Really Mean That ! I am a young 63 but have limited mobility and can only do certain exercises (I look at videos & adapt to my situation). Could you do a video of Armchair Exercises and limitations of standing and raising arms? This Would be Most Helpful 😊 I have formed a wee group with my friends and we share videos of suitable keep fit for disabled and limited movement for over 50/60s. Will share this personal chat video along with a few of your easier exercise ones. Good Luck & Big Hello 'from Northern Ireland 😊🍀xo
@@elizabethadams8990 thanks for supporting me. I just posted a chair/standing arm workout that may be suitable for you 🤗
Exactly!! Well Said Kathy! We are all on journey with hills and valley's, daytime and night. It's ok to fall down, it's not ok to to stay there. We will keep on together and I will follow Holly daily. She is such a beautiful encouraging person.
I constantly think about exercising to get fit and lose weight, but I don’t actually do it!!
You, girl are ACTUALLY DOING IT. I want to hug you, because you make me want to get moving...
after this glass of wine. I’m my own worst enemy.
Don't even feel bad, I mean a little, but not too bad. hehe. I am/was the exact same with the wine and being my own worst enemy. You can do it!!
Join me!
Holly Honjo don’t feel like like a fraud, setbacks are part of the game, for everything. Its human and normal and your honesty will be appreciated more than anything, part of the reason I see so many people give up is because they expect everything to go textbook style and no two bodies are the same. Forget the scales, forget the calories, how do you FEEL?? Do you feel stronger than one year ago? Can you move with greater speed and flexibility and are you less tired? When you realise how beautifully coherent your body is at keeping you alive no matter how much we binge on alcohol, drugs or food, you gain this intense respect for you body no matter what the shape or size and you actually feel it respond to you when you give it TLC with the daily stretch or nutrition it needs - so what if you binge or setback now and then, ok now worries - back on into the game when you feel mentally strong again and no beating yourself up about it :). Trust me Holly you are on the right path and more power to you! We are all with you xxx
I'm exactly the same way with the exercise. I managed to crack the weight but now I need to do something about the sagginess!🤣
That's what I was going to say! You are doing it!!!! Other people don't get off the couch, and you're helping others. Please don't br discourage. I have CP and I ADORE your videos.
@Kez you can do it! Even if you start with 1 less glass of wine a week, or 1 less coffee a day. Little things.
Thank you for being so honest about everything. Perhaps we should all pay less attention to the scales and just focus on keeping moving and eating a better diet. The fact that you feel better is a plus and that's really important. I just recently came across your channel and you are an inspiration to me, that's for sure.
Lisa, thank you🧡 I think my takeaway from this is actually to focus less on the scale, and more so on how I can be a healthier, fitter me. Of course, if I lose weight as a side effect, that's fantastic 😁
This will be a long comment, but just some of the tips I use to lose weight:
I feel like everyone with a significant amount of weight to lose has felt this or is currently struggling with it. I deal with it on a daily basis. You will have a million ups and downs but you just have to keep going. If you have a "cheat" meal, just keep going on through your day, don't wait until the next day to start over. Also it helps me to actually measure and write down my food, not just eyeball it. We have gotten used to bigger portions so we think anything smaller must be the right amount. We also have this idea of healthy foods being okay to eat as much as we want, but you can go over calories on "healthy" foods by not counting them in the daily goal.
Another helpful tip is to not restrict your calories as much in the beginning, you are more likely to binge because you're at too big of a deficit. For example, if you're 225 and 5'3 doing a light work out a couple times a week, an appropriate daily calorie intake is actually 1850. That's for 1 pound weight loss a week. Once you lose more weight, then you can cut more calories. You'll already be adjusted to limiting calories to 1850, so a 1500 calorie day won't be as big of a challenge.
Don't focus too much on how quickly you lose. We all want it gone now, but losing just one pound a week is 52 pounds in a year! And that's at a calorie goal that won't kill you to keep up with, so you're less likely to binge and go off for a while and gain it all back. It has to be sustainable or you're just setting yourself up for failure. I hope these help, remember that you're human, you're not alone, and it happens to all of us!
hi, your comment is very interesting - then i went on your channel and you don't have any videos posted yet. I think you would be of great help to so many of us trying to lose weight. Maybe one day you will decide to start your own "series" :)
Hey Jessica, thanks for the great advice 😁 You have a lot of great points. Some of them are things that I know, but have never really thought about - like overeating healthy foods, I'm definitely guilty of that 😳 I don't always bother logging all my veg. I also fall into the trap of thinking that a 'cheat' meal means the whole day is over and then continue to overindulge.
Yes, as I said I need to stop eyeballing the food, lol. My eyes are clearly bigger than my stomach. Darn it!! Looks like it's back to logging.
And yes again!! 1850 calories sounds way more appealing and doable 💪🤗 Thanks for pointing that out. I've been fat for this long, a few more years (working it off slowly and steadily) isn't going to hurt. I love your advice. Thank you!! 🧡
@@alexandraciceu7969 I would love to help others struggling with all the issues I had to get through. I have no idea what to do for videos though lol
@@jaeratkay1846 start with one in which you share how you got to have experience in this area. Than for the second video, break it down - diet. Then the third - exercise. And the list goes on :)))
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I just discovered you today. I think I love you rambles, weaknesses, and even emotional your just honest 100 percent. So stop being so hard on yourself and lets just keep doing. It will all come out in the wash my Mom used to say.
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate the support 🤗
I love the fact that you're trying. All the best to you in this endeavor. You will get there, my friend ❤️🙏
Thanks 😊 🧡
@@HollyHonjo I love what you are doing. Keep trying!!! I been trying for the longest time and my weight had been up and down too 😩. All we can do keep trying. Thank you for making your videos.
@Nettie Reynolds here do you see that?
Oh Holly! In years past, when I have exercised and tried to lose weight, I have heard other women come up to me and say I look great that I have lost some weight. But, after telling them thanks for noticing, I would tell them that I haven't lost a pound because I always lose inches first before the weight comes off. It is the hardest part of exercising, but muscle outweighs fat. You will get to where you want to be, just keep going!
Two things that I have been doing in the past year, because I can't exercise as much due to medical, is I eliminated all junk food and fatty food (ham, cold cuts, sausage). The other thing is I have started eating less. Yes, occasionally I do fall off the wagon, but I know that I can pick myself back up.
Since July 2019, when I was nearly 250 lbs, I have lost 35 lbs. Yes, I recently fell off the wagon, but I feel that I am going to get back to it once all the junk food is gone. I also know that I can save most of it till the next time I have a craving, especially the chocolate and potato chips. It is all about balance.
Also I am not a doctor, but if you can, get blood work done to make sure your body is working the way it is supposed to. Some women of our size have thyroid issues that keep us from reaching our goals. I don't want you to get discouraged because of medical issues, but rather have it empower you to eat the correct foods that will help you in your journey. Good luck and keep moving, your going to reach your goal!
Great job. Thanks for the advice. We can do it. Thank you 🧡💫
This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear this am. I relate 100%. I look forward to your videos
Losing weight is always a struggle, so it's good to know others are in the same boat.
@@HollyHonjo I'm here with ya🌷
Scale is one thing...but I agree that the "way clothing is fitting" is a really good indicator, too. I LOVE that you are so honest and are sharing. You are a real motivation!
Thanks, Natalie. 🤗
Just want to say thank you and don't give up. I'm 40 years old and over 300lbs for the 2nd time in my life. It's like you said, the process of change is slow and hard to live through. It took years to get this way, so I have to accept that it will take a long time to undo the damage. I enjoyed working out with you today and will look forward to going through more videos in the days to come!
Thank you. I'm not going to give, and I accept it will take me a while, probably with more setbacks, but that's OK. Look forward to working out with you 🤗💪
I'm 40 and have a 20 year old daughter. She's slim and fit I'm 5.11 183lb I was shocked that I'm overweight and bmi is 25 said I'm at risk of diabetes 😨 my mum had me at 41 I was her last baby there's 5 of us and she was super fit . I'm heavy than she was pregnant . No way I'm gonna be fat and 40 . We can all do this !! 💪💪
These things helped me during weight loss journey -
1. Eating locally available food.
2. Snacking on less processed food eg: fruits over fruit juice. Nuts over granola bar.
3. Eating slowly, chewing properly and engaging all 5 senses (eating meals w/o gadgets like TV, cellphone). This makes you feel satiated.
4. Meditation - train your brain. This has helped me reduce junk food cravings. :)
3 and 4 are ones I need to do.Thank you!
Hi! I'm just discovering your channel and let me tell you, you are a blessing for me who is 110kg and always struggling to do fitness with trainers/youtubers I don't identify. It's cool to see someone I can relate to and I can really follow their journey.
I think with all have those moment you are sharing and I'm happy to see it because I have the same problem as you and I feel less alone in my own journey.
Thanks for this video
A new subscriber from France !
Bonjour la France 🇫🇷 welcome to my channel. Happy to have you here 🧡 💫
Just found this video so “thank you” for taking the risk that many of us need. I finally reached my personal point where I knew I couldn’t gain any more weight and had to something. For me, I set a daily calorie goal, drastically cut carbs - anything white is OUT plus many other of my favorites, and started walking. Just a mile the first couple of days, then a mile and a half, now about 2 miles. My goal was 30 minutes of walking at a brisk pace not so much how far I walk. Anyhow, I ramble. My point was, your weight gain (and mine) could mean we are gaining some muscle after all these years! That is GOOD and will lead us to leaner and stronger bodies. We just have to keep our minds and our will strong. Forgive yourself if you waiver, but get back on track. Not for anyone watching your videos...we all know where you are coming from and face the same demons...but for YOU. You aren’t giving any of us info we haven’t heard before in some article, program, blog or video. You are allowing us into your world to help us work out our issues in ours. Seriously, that’s special, so thank you.
Lol. I'm a rambler too 😁 I don't know how people post such succinct comments. Mine always turn into an essay. Thank you for your support ✨💪
@@HollyHonjo I'm like that, too! #RambleOn 😆
This is the real side of a "healthier" journey. Yes, weight loss is the goal, as well as a stronger healthier body, a fuller life, being able to do things we didn't think we could do before...and plenty more. You are keeping it real with your followers and that is so greatly appreciated beyond all means. I also really like the "you can't want to be an inspiration, you just become inspirational" that really stuck. Thank you for making relatable wholesome content for people who don't feel represented and have extra curvier parts 😉😁💙
Thank you for your comment. I feel like there are so many success stories out there, but they often show the success only, not all the setbacks. So although at times i feel down about it, it is what it is, and we just get back up and keep trying.
Love your videos. I love the fact that when I'm tired you push to finish. Keep up with the good work.
You are so cute, and a true inspiration! Don’t ever give up, I’m anxious to see in a year how healthy you will be and how energetic and easily you will move. Continue to be you! ❤️
Thanks. Me too 😁 💪
I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm trying to loose weight and all the other videos where of smaller people and it made me feel like crap trying them. I need to make a change in my life and your videos help me. My 14 yr old niece also does them with me to help keep me on track. Thanks so much for theses videos
I soo want to cuddle you. You are so brave to come on here and tell us about your journey, there are so many of us who know how you feel and go through the same struggle. I have struggled my whole life with weight and in the passed three years I have lost 5 members of my family, I did not have enough time to mourn each one and it has been even more of a struggle to try and lose weight. But I’m trying. You are so brave, you have my love and support and hope so much you will carry on with these videos xxxx from BNB
You got this!! Sorry you've had such a tough time the past couple of years. Thank you for your support!
You’re so human 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love how you’re not sugar coating it.
Thank you!
Thank you for being so honest. Maybe try to tape/measure yourself, (waist arms thighs bust) you should see more of a difference than on the scale. I never weigh myself, I go by how I feel, how I look and how my clothing fits. Don't get down on yourself, you are doing a good job just keep it up. ❤
Thanks, Teresa Solomon. I do measure myself too. I just haven't gone back and remeasured for a month. Will have to hassle my husband to help me this weekend. Thanks for the support!
You are incredible! Making this video must have taken some courage to post! Thank you for being honest, thank you for showing that workouts have so many more benefits than people think! Keep going beautiful lady! Xx
I am a new subscriber and I really feel motivated by you. It eliminates the feeling of isolation I sometimes have because I don't know anyone in my personal life who has to lose as much weight as I do. I have friends/family who've had to lose 20 lbs to get to their goal weight and I don't feel comfortable sharing my weight loss goals with them. As a person who needs to lose 100+lbs, I feel badly for myself when I give up because the end seems so far. Thank you for being so honest. I'm trying something new this time around. Im not weighing myself, I will be measuring myself weekly. I feel the scale can dictate how I feel about myself that day and I dont want to give it that power anymore. Thank you so much for sharing! 🌷
It'sjust me, I totally understand your feelings. As you can see from this video's comments and comments on my other videos, we are NOT alone🤗 So many of us are going through the same thing. May I suggest making a mini goal? - if you don't want to step on the scale, perhaps you have a pair of trousers that are tight? You could make it your goal that the trousers will become loose. By making small goals, we feel we have achieved something, and can keep going.
Please keep me updated with your journey, never be ashamed of sliding back or wanting to give up. It is HARD losing weight, but I'm here to support you 💪🧡
@@HollyHonjo That's a great idea and motivator. I will definitely try that! Thank you Holly!
Great success to you. I agree about the scale defeating us, it's just a tool and should not dictate our self-confidence.
Doing it together, people! That keeps us strong!
You have been an Inspiration to my wife, my daughter and myself. We are all way over 230, and you have motivated us to begin to attempt to get our health back. You are far from an impostor. You are great. Love the workouts and the honesty.
I am 4 foot 11 inches tall and I recently weighed in at my absolute heaviest at 230. I'm so upset with myself for getting here. But I would love your accountability. We are in the same boat! I love your videos!
Thank you ✨ 🧡
Same here. Hoping for the best. Good thing this girl is an inspiration, even if it is with slow results.
You are not being dishonest at all - I have been in your shoes with motivation thousands of times. Thank you for being so real, you are spot on!
Thank you for saying that. I appreciate your support!!
If anybody is watching this video, we have ALL been where you have been! I just recently learned myself to just get up and MOVE, but most videos are of people who either don't care or don't recognize that people like us have a belly and other larger body parts we need to work around.....and it's discouraging when I have to stop and try to figure out HOW to modify each move. So finding your videos has been a GREAT motivator for me! I hope that we all can motivate each other along the way and share encouragement as we just....get healthier and feel better! Thank you Holly! WE CAN DO THIS EVERYBODY! LET'S MOVE!!!!!
Yes, yes, yes. All of this. I'm glad I motivated you to get moving ☺️✨
I think moving because it’s good for our bodies to move is a great reason to do it, whether we lose weight or not.
Your videos inspire me to move - I do them in little chunks - and that makes me feel better about myself than any number on the scale.
So you are not an ”imposter” - you are a very valuable contributor to the UA-cam exercise space.
As a large woman myself it gives me great confidence to see another large body working out.
So thank you very much.
You are fab and we appreciate you
I just found you today and I’m so glad I did! I too am on my own weight loss journey. However my journey is slightly different. I am not obese but I am not overweight just a very sedentary asthmatic and I have zero cartilage in my knees from many years of cheerleading in junior high and high school. I’m so tired of walking as a “workout” and traditional workout videos kill my knees. I did one of your workouts this morning with no pain in my knees (except the squats but that’s bearable)
My husband always asks me “what workout works?” And the answer is “the one that you’ll do”.
Keep on keeping on. We all got this together!
That's great Dani. You can always take out the squats for something else. I have a couple of HIIT style workouts that don't have any squats either and are designed to be easy on the knees ✨
"The one that you'll do"... I LOVE that! ♥️
This is 2 years later, but I am a dietitian and I love sharing your workouts with individuals who are struggling to move. The fact that you are moving better, increasing muscle mass, and decreasing fat mass is huge!!! Keep going Holly, you are an inspiration.
I struggled with eating disorders for 15 years and was overweight all along. Adding quality proteins to my breakfast changed my life! It helps you feel full for long and gives you a boost for the day. It took me a year but with a healthy diet and some exercise I dropped 30 pounds. Keep up the good work, you can do it!
Congratulations LadyVibeke87. I have tried eating keto style breakfast (egg, chicken/bacon and veg), but never felt satisfied. I've also had protein shakes, they were quick and easy, but get expensive. What protein do you eat? What's a typical brekkie for you?
We are in this together!! I appreciate you and your honesty. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. GIRL POWER🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾.
Hi, How lovely to see a real honest person with the same struggles we all have,Scales are a poor indicator of progress could you not stay off them and go by how you feel and how your clothes fit, Don't be hard on yourself you are an inspiration x
Thanks 💪✨
I’m going backwards to start from the beginning for your videos. This is such a hard journey. It will be worth it. Keep going!
That is EXACTLY how I feel. It is extremely difficult to keep motivated when the scale number stays the same. And yet doing the wirk, watching the diet, eating healthy. No difference.
Yes, but keep on we must 💪✨
...been there ... but we must keep going. I currently weigh 300lbs, I must keep going because I want my life back.
yes! it helps so much to talk about failure and getting back up again because ITS SO HARD and it needs to be normalized because everybody goes through it but nobody wants to talk about it so it makes people feel alone. ive failed so many times and have lost hope so many times. thank you for making this.
Thank you ✨ 🧡
So you've lost fat and gained muscle and have the proof to soothe your mind. This is good
Yes. Bodies are interesting and the scale deceiving.
Your journey is a journey everyone who has a struggle with losing weight. You inspire and I love you sharing your journey. Don’t hate yourself when you inspire people who wouldn’t post about themselves. ❤️
Hey dear,
I am from India and really inspired from you..don't ever stop making videos. I am doing your workout daily 💪💪 and hopefully will soon loose weight..
Hey Tamanna, thank you for such a lovely message 🤗 I'm so happy you are doing my workouts daily. Keep me updated on your progress 💪🧡
I just welled up with tears! This is the real story of the journey. Thank you for affirming me today! God bless!
We are not alone. Our feelings and mess ups are more common than we feel. We got this 💪 🧡
Hello Holly! I am a nutritionist. I have my own practice in Senegal. I enjoy your overall energy as well as your workouts. I suggest that you not focus so much on your weight but more on your body measurements (waist, abdomen, hips, breasts etc.). Every centimeter you loose around your waist is the equivalent to a kilo or 2 lbs fat loss, regardless of what the scale reads. And instead of having a weight goal, you should have a dress size goal. Every dress size you lose is about a 10lb fat loss, regardless of what the scale indicates. I actually tell my patients to stop weighing themselves because their weight very often does not reflect their body composition. I wish you the best on your journey.
Thank you so much for a very helpful comment. You really explained it well. I will really try to take it onboard but me and my scale have been frenemies for so long...
@@HollyHonjo ❤️
In Weight Watchers which I have been doing for 2 years now (and over a 100 lb weight loss) we call them non scale victories (NSV's). Measurements are a far better way to judge progress. I don't agree on dress size since at least in the US (where I am) dress sizes can vary wildly from one manufacturer to another. It is super important not to obsess over what the scale says.
I just found your channel and I thank God that I did. I have been on the same up and down journey most of my life. It is so refreshing to see a real person who can not only give you exercises that a plus size person can do, but can fully understand how our emotions can either be our best friend or our worse enemy. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to follow an exercise video where all you see is a group of size 2 people doing exercises that you as a heavy person can’t possibly do. Thank you, thank you, thank you for having the courage to put these videos out there for those of us who want to be fit and healthy and now have another tool to add to our weight loss journey. Talk about rambling.....
haha, love this. Thank you! 🌈💗
May I suggest Myfitness Pal & taking measurements? That has been a great help for me and my friend.
Yes, I already do. I use mfp and put my measurements in there 👍😁
This is so encouraging! I am not the only one struggling, behaving for awhile and then binging. But let's not let discouragement define us...I like to tell myself there is a new "you" buried that I want desperately to find!
I neva weigh myself coz of the feelings u're experiencing and don't own a scale.
My clothes are my barometer!
Yes!
Yeah me too! I have jeans and blouse that I want to try to fit in again
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It was so refreshing to see a real person doing exercise videos that I can mostly keep up with... I also am working to lose 100 pounds ...but I am 51 years old. Believe me with the health issues I am facing I have no choice. Thank you again!!! KEEP GOING......
The honesty is refreshing and lets someone like me I am not alone. You are a motivation
I have been at my wits end. I have allowed myself to get so big that it hurts to move. How can I lose weight if it hurts to move? Well, I stumbled across you the other day, and let me tell you. You have given me more hope and motivation than I have had in forever. To see the modified workouts....I CAN DO THIS! To listen to your words. Its TRUTH this journey is REAL and it is not easy. Thank you for reaching out and talking out loud about it. Because "the struggle is real" and it is nice to know I am not alone. Thank you for your videos and rawness. "We got this"
I know these videos are older! But I just found you channel. It has completely changed my life. I have been dieting off and on for years now. I’ve seen so many videos with fit people, telling me in obese person how to lose weight. Nothing is wrong with it, I just wanted to see something different I guess. Someone that looks like me and is going through some of the familiar things. So when I came across your channel it give me so much motivation and I’m seeing results. Whether it’s 2lbs or 20lbs it’s a start, I’m proud of the progress I’m having. But with your videos and journey I have faith that I can do this. Please post more workout videos!!! Your Brave and thank you for motivating me!
You are my inspiration. I started my weight loss journey 2 weeks ago. Starting weight 236lbs today I am 228 lbs.Ive lost my weight so far on diet alone. Until today. You have motivated me to move. As far as diet I watch what I eat in a days. Stephanie Macedo, her sister Amy Macedo and Alexis Sparks are amazing. Real food a balanced diet. A lot of people say ditch the scale and bring out the measuring tape. You can gain pounds and loose inches. I just want to say thank you for posting these work out videos. I can’t wait to see what you post next.❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Cecil. You've got it right, diet is the most important thing you can do to lose weight. But the effects of working out are so beneficial, mentally and physically. Look forward to working out with you 🤗 🏋️🔥
Your amazing .. your doing it .. we are all a work in progress we have to be patient and kind to ourselves. Myself I have been underweight and thin on my life until I've gotten older of course but besides that two years ago my brother had passed from cancer and because of taking care of him I allowed my own health to decline and I gained weight of course I'm watching your videos is so real I appreciate your time and efforts that you put into them because you're out here talking to real women struggling with weight we appreciate you and love you so much for doing so because women we need that truth that we're not the only ones going through this ❤️❤️💯🌹
I just did my first workout with you and then watched this right after. I woke up this morning feeling achy and so sad about myself. But I decided to scroll UA-cam and look for a fitness video for someone who can't do fitness videos. I got into a right sweat and there were some moves I couldn't do at all... I'm bigger than you. But YOU are so brave! I'm not shy of posting progress online, but I know that once I do... people are expecting success and the failures are so shameful that I quit everything. That's my past anyway. I still couldn't do what you do online but I praise you for doing it. YOU ALREADY ARE INSPIRING and your weakness and honesty make you someone I feel I know, trust and want tonget on board with. Keep doing what you're doing... I'll check back tomorrow morning for another workout. Love and light to you. ❤
That's OK that some of the moves were difficult. I've been on/off working out for a while, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Try one of my shorter videos/hHIIT videos becqause you can go at your own pace.
Thank you for everything. Sometimes the scale is ALL I think about. It's exhausting and frustrating and I just want to think about something else. Thank you for your channel and for being here.
I appreciate your authentic self ..we don’t see that often in you tube videos
I try to keep it real 😊
Thank you for honesty...it helps not to feel alone. And the guts to be honest and show yourself..I can’t do that!
Girl we feel you. I gave up losing weight last year because i plateaued and gained it all back and then some. You're such an inspiration. Lets all lose this weight together, we can do this!
Yes, let's do it.
Hi Holly. So, I just saw your video and I must say that you are an inspiration. So don't stress about that. You are truly an inspiration.
I'm also a 'big girl' and started my weight loss journey 1st April 2020. My starting weight was 251lbs but now at 220lbs. You coming out to speak about your struggles with weight loss and sharing your journey is a kind gesture that should be appreciated. So, I just want to let you know that you're not in this alone we are all out here with you.
Being 30lbs down has come with hurdles of which I have reset my mind to conquer. So, I just motivate myself to keep going.
I came to notice in the course of this journey that I needed a long-term goal and fix short term goals around it. Therefore, what I did was take statistics of the amount of weight in general I needed to lose and I set a realistic time frame around it so I don't feel that pressure that would make me rebound. Because of that my target for every month is to lose 8lbs in a year and 2 months. And I hop on the scale only monthly. I assess my progress by my clothes fitting and my physical and mental feelings.
I would encourage you ditch hopping on the scale weekly, keep doing the right thing (right diet, exercise and rest) and your results would be imminent. Your body gets comfortable when you hit a plateau, so you'd know. In such situations, just intensify your workout routine with tabata trainings or do something different entirely. Basically, I think the focus should be making everything realistic (your overall target weight and the time frame to achieve it). For instance, I'm losing way more than my monthly target. So it just keeps the pressure off. Plus, I heard mention working out every day? Girl! One important factor to weight loss is giving your body time to rest and recover from work outs. You can take out a day in a week to rest from work outs.
So girl, just keep on and enjoy the ourney all the way. One love sis.
P.S: I am from Nigeria and I love you.
Oh, I don't work out every day. Only 3 times a week. Did I say I work out everyday? ? Don't have time for more! Great advice thank you ojoma agba!
Keep it up! I just turned 60 and Ive been working hard on diet and exercise for about a month with not much weight loss. I checked my blood pressure today and it was down into a normal range. What you are doing now will benefit you 20 years down the road by lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure dementia and cancer.
I hope so. Diet is the hardest, but most important part for me 😭 I'm sure you'll see some results soon gwen. Keep it up ✨🧡
You’re just adorable! So real, so sweet. I’ve just started another try at losing weight, I think this is attempt number 47. I really think that it comes down to mindset, though. I’ve always had the most success when my mind is set on it - applying the necessary discipline, creating new habits and thinking of it as a lifestyle and not a program. Thank you for being such a great inspiration to big girls, like me. Let’s do this thing!
I just did my first workout with you and it was AMAZING!! I found myself not giving up because I saw you struggling in some areas just like me and you weren't giving up!! Thank you for starting this channel. I have added all your videos and will continue to follow you!! Thank you for being so relatable.
So happy to hear that 😊 💪 🔥
So proud of you! Every journey will have its ups and downs. I have never struggled to lose weight but I have struggled with depression and binge eating, recovery and healing isn’t linear. It can be frustrating when you start to get better and then you start going back in the opposite direction but you just need to keep going and get through those down times until it gets easier. It takes so much courage to share this part of your life, to be vulnerable and honest. I hope this reaches so many people to help them too!
Thank you.
I feel this video 100%. I cried this morning because I am trying so hard, but I am not seeing the number results I want. You are inspiring.
I'm sorry you are having a rough time. It's really hard. We can do it.
I needed this video so much today. I just started my better me journey not too long ago and watching your videos are helping me especially on my rough days. You’re so real and I’m so excited to see where both of us will end up in the future. I’m so proud of you keep it up girl!
Thank you 🧡💫 it's tough, but we can do it.
This video has blessed me because I am dealing with the exact same feelings. I am 5'6 284lbs have been working out regularly for almost four months. Working out is great for our bodies no matter what the scale says.
I've definitely been finding it difficult to get back into exercising after a couple weeks. I was fi ally able to get myself to exercise today and watching this during my break before I get onto round 2 has made me feel so much more motivated. And you're right! Nobody shows the actual journey. You're either expected to be fit when watching these workout videos, not unhealthy and fat. I'm glad you were able to face up to it and tell yourself 'no, we're going to get back into it'and you even set yourself goals. I'm proud of you!!
Thank you ✨ 🧡 never give up on our goals, sometimes we just have to adjust them
I want to thank you so so much for making this Channel. I am currently 260 lbs. 2 years ago I was 190, but I had a car accident that triggered a chronic condition that required brain surgery. I have had severe head and back pain, since I was 12. I am currently at the biggest I have ever been at 260, and I HATE myself for my weight. But being i had brain surgery may 4th, the work outs i was doing before surgery are almost impossible for me to do now. Your videos are giving me hope that I can lose the weight, even with the limitations that I have. Thank you for putting yourself out there and being so courageous. Even if I don't lose the weight I'm hoping it will just help keep me more active. Thank you.
Sounds like it isn't your fault, so don't beat yourself up. We just move on with each day, baby steps and do our best. Welcome aboard!!
Thank you so much for being so real. Like you said no one post the journey and the struggle of weight loss. You are a motivation for both my daughter and I. Thanks again. God bless
Thank you so much 🦊🌲
I am so happy I found your channel Holly! You are so refreshing!! I’ve been having a hard time ‘doing’ because exercising can be very painful because it’s not meant for a plus size woman. You are brave, honest and inspiring. I’m glad to see so many others commenting positively. You deserve it. Keep up the amazing work. I’m happy to go on this journey with you and so many others. Stay safe and healthy 😊❤️
Thank you! 🌈💗
I haven't even started one of your exercise videos (starting today) and you have already motivated me! Keep going. Glad to have someone on this journey that understands how hard it can be.
How was it? Thanks for the support 🤗 🧡
Holly, I'm in Australia and which I could just come and visit you to give you a hug. The motivation and inspiration you are giving to so many people is so cool.
Aww, thanks.
All these (supposed) set backs and struggles that you mention Holly, are exactly what people want to hear about, because we can relate to it. It’s real life! It’s actually more encouraging to hear about this, than people coming on here and posting all the seemingly flawless and easy journeys they have to becoming a healthy weight. We struggle too and have set backs, otherwise we wouldn’t be watching this! 🙂 So thank you for your refreshing honesty! 🙏🏻
Thank you for saying that. It's kind of tough when you put yourself out there and then 'fail'. Seeing everyone here and the community we are building just spurs me on. So, thank you for the support!
Holly Honjo yes, I realise it’s a brave thing to do, to put yourself up for scrutiny and to openly and publicly discuss your journey, the good and the bad - you are much braver than most of us! However we appreciate your honesty because we can relate to it; it’s much more helpful because it’s real. Thank you.
Holly, the fact that you're doing all the best you know how...and being human, is inspiration to me. We all have felt this way, and more. Thank you for all you do. Stop being hard on yourself, and the fact that things within your body is working all together...is progress. I have been told many times, that what has happened to you where you have "off Scale Victories " is what we want our bodies to do. So Congratulations on that. Keep up the good work, n dont be mad with yourself...Life happens.! What counts is that you didn't give up...
Thanks 😊
Yes, your videos are motivating. I truly thank you for them. Say "nanner nanner" to the scale number. Moving, being more flexible is soooo important. Yup, cheese has a way of nipping back at us. I really enjoy my cheese but in end I know it isn't my friend. I'm so glad you are in it for the long haul. No, don't hate yourself, you are being real and those of us who are in the same boat completely get it. Also, it is nice not being alone in our weight loss struggles. A lot of the exercises online are difficult, I hate planking, however your modifications help me to get through them as well as the other challenging ones. Yay, for your weightlifting videos, I find I like those. I'm 5 foot 3 inches, 54 years old, and I'm tired of my chubby self and my jelly belly. You inspire me to be a heathier me. Thank You 😊
You are inspiration to me. It's so important to see that it's not extreme progress and nonstop results. Sometimes we get in that area where you wonder if it's working or you wonder if you'll ever drop weight or inches.
I love how you are opening up to us all and I'm glad you're doing this. I'm doing this in real time with you, like a great friend that's learning along with me ❤
Thank you ✨ 🧡
I stopped mid-video to just say that I'm 5'2 and 240 lbs, and it seems that every time I start exercising I don't even lose weight, but when I quit I gain even more weight. I've finally came to the realization that the most important thing is that I move my body. Having said all of that, your channel is why I finally have the motivation to start moving my body again. I'm so tired and feel so awful, and so I needed some motivation. So just know I appreciate what you've done here, and while I hope you reach your weight loss goals, it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. The idea of you losing weight isn't what motivates me, the support from a fellow fattie *giggles* is what motivates me. And if we both keep moving our bodies we'll be both be the better for it, weight loss or not. Also, I love your snoring dog. lol
Thank you so much. I feel so much better for getting my body moving now. You will too :)
Absolutely love your videos!! You have been an inspiration to me! I gained 45 pounds since I've had my daughter. This is a journey theres gonna be ups and downs. So don't get discouraged! Like you said there are so so many benefits from working out! Thank you so much for your honesty and for your videos!🙏🏻💕
You're welcome 😊 ✨ we've got this 💪
Love your honesty and vulnerability. It is inspiring. Don't beat yourself up. You are just showing what it is really like for most people in the real world and people need to know about these ups and downs. When you watch success stories sometimes they skip the hard or negative bits, setbacks, slipups, etc. Thank you for being authentic. It helps.
Thank you ✨ 🧡
I only joined today but i find your workouts easy and less painfull. You are a inspiration to all of us struggeling with weight loss. Thank you
Thank you ✨
I find what you do so absolutely amazing and above all desperately needed in today's world!
I do my own workouts but I still subscribed to your channel as a support.
You are an inspiration to so many people and among this UA-cam world of slim, fit, no-sweaty Videos.
Please don't stop.
Thank you so much🌺☀️Appreciate the support!
Thank you for being so open and honest with what you are going through. It's reassuring to know that we all have these moments and are not alone in them. You are doing a great thing here.
Thank you so much!
Your dog is adorable 🐶 snores as bad as mine. I did one of your workouts for the first time tonight. You killed it, I gave up after 15 minutes. Great to watch a real girl doing this, I will keep on. Thank you 😊😊😊❤️
You can do it! Don't give up, just take some breaks.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for making these workout videos! Don't get discouraged, you are very inspiring. I am so thankful that I found your UA-cam Channel!!!! ❤
Thank you for your support ✨ 💪
Don't give up on yourself. I've been fighting the fatty war for 37 years. And if I'm going to be perfectly honest; I'm losing the war badly. Diabetes, poor energy, no social life, joint pain, all that junk and I hate ever bit of it. I refuse to give up and you shouldn't either! As long as we're moving, working, trying every day, it's a win. A small win, but a win just the same. I refuse to quit!!! And you are helping that happen. I'm not afraid of you and your work outs. You're personable and I like you. I'm not worried about whose watching because you're right here in my home. Thanks for helping me. I hope my faith in you and me can lift you up as well.
Absolutely Marlene. I'm not giving up 💪 😊 thanks for the support 🤗 we can do it. Little by little
I know you said you, "want to be an inspiration" so i am here to tell you that you are! I have discovered that I have horrible gym anxiety (if that's a real thing) and so i looked around for workout videos to help me lose weight. I couldn't find anyone i wanted to follow except you. For the reason that you're in your journey and you're taking me with you. I am so happy to have found you. ❤ i just have to make myself do it every day!
Gym anxiety is real 🤗 thabks for the kind words 😊 🧡
Thank you for sharing real-life feelings. You cannot control what other people feel. Simply saying how you feel when you get up in the morning is motivating. If something is causing a negative feeling then change to focus only on positive ones. I can't wait to see your other videos. Doing things one day at a time is all we can ever do in life. Yes, it is very difficult. I appreciate you so much.
Hi Holly 💘 thank you for opening up like this. Im on a journey to lose weight too and ONE of the hardest parts is not drinking alcohol. Or at least not drinking everyday like I was. My doctor constantly tells me this is a change in your whole lifestye. Thats fine, its just tiring day in and day out counting calories and so forth. Anyway, I had to comment because your videos are very encouraging. Ive battled my weight all my life and it continues. Bless you for sharing
We are all on the same journey with you. Please do not surrender I’m doing your workouts daily now ❤️
Thank you very much 🙏☺️
Holly you ROCK!🦋✌😎 So transparent so real. Fitness is important keep it up! I've had trouble with my weight for entire adult life. Something that I have been doing that is off the beaten path in the last few weeks that has really been helping me is listening to weight loss subliminals/hypnosis here on UA-cam there are several. I've also started to do Japanese breathing and the practice of sitting on the floor to eat. All of which are supposed to Aid with weight loss and I'm seeing results! I'm also listening to subliminals on self-love, and healing from trauma. I believe them to be all connected and again I am seeing results. The gentleman I listen to most often is Thomas Hall.There are others. At any rate don't give up (I know you won't) and I know that you'll make it. You're an inspiration to many people.🌴✌🌞
Thank you!
When you’re body figures out what you’re doing it plateaus. Keep pushing and increase your protein and reduce your carbs. Muscle weighs more than fat so pay more attn to how your clothes fit. You’re doing yourself a great favor by getting healthy and taking us with you is a bonus for us! I have osteoarthritis ontop of a bone disease in my knees so this is the only thing I’ve found that doesn’t hurt. I could always lose weight easily but now I’m old and my body doesn’t work the same. A fake person doesn’t worry about being fake. And you respond to comments which is also awesome. KEEP GOING! We need you!
I just discovered you in my feed yesterday. You are inspiring. I have always avoided going to the gym and being next to those skinny women. Life is stressful, being open with people is stressful, and you just need to keep trying. Every time I falter, I remember I am better than I was last year. You are not a fraud. Weight loss is HARD! You are trying to get healthier for yourself and your family, which is infinitely more important than what size you are.
Thank you ✨ 🧡
I just found your channel yesterday. I have the same problem. I have plateaued in weight for at least the last month and it makes me so sad even though my husband swears I’m getting smaller. You are so real and it’s so great. We will get there!
Trust your husband!! 🤗🙂Sometimes if I eat more the scale drops again.
I shared your channel because I believe right now we need more REAL people in our lives right now. I believe in you. You got this.❤👍
Thank you for your support and sharing 🙏 ☺️
You’re a beautiful woman. You are a super star 💫 & I don’t think you’re a phony; I think you’re human. Don’t give up! I just found you today. I’m 60 years old & the heaviest I’ve ever been. I love your channel & you are an inspiration. We’ve all gone through the ups & downs. Hang in there girl; we’re in this together!😘
Hi Holly, I just wanted to say how much your video spoke right to the core of me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, you are truly an inspiration, touching my soul even from a year ago and half a world away.
Sending you love from a new subscriber in New Zealand ❤️
I lost 25 pounds last year by doing workouts and changing my diet. Then later on I threw my back out so badly I was having muscle spasms that took 6 weeks to get rid of. I couldn't workout, couldn't even take my dogs for a walk and I resorted to my favorite comfort foods and gained some of the weight back. I was so angry I cried. Every time I think I'm doing better, I over do it because I'm not that ready and I'm so hell bent on getting back to where I was. It really is a struggle. I just started your workouts and they help make sure I don't put too much of a strain on myself. Thank you for posting your videos! Stay strong!
Thank you ✨ 🧡 Hope you get back to where you were soon.
Dont put so much pressure on yourself. I haven't gotten weighed in a year. I just do the best i can. Its not about being good or bad. But just relaxing moving my body mist everyday. Not binging ect. I cant let the scales tell me if i can be happy . Holly you are good enough!
Hi Holly I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel. I just joined 2 or 3 weeks ago, because I love your exercises. I never knew anything about your weight loss goals, I'm so impressed with your energy and agility and the types of exercises you do. I'm able to keep up and YOU DO INSPIRE and MOTIVATE ME. I wish you well with your weight loss journey; I'm right there with you. I love that you're so REAL and transparent. Thank you
Thank you for your support Gene. Glad you love my exercises ☺️
I weigh exactly what you do and I go through everything you are going through. Regardless of the scale, you are healthier and the weight loss WILL come. You are doing all the right things and going in a positive direction. Kudos!!
You and me both!! WE got this!
My dear girl, you are doing splendidly!! This is a journey and there will be some ups and downs. As long as you never give up, as long as you stay consistent and believe in yourself, you will succeed.
Thank you so much!!
Holly - thanks for this video, the honesty, the companionship on the journey. It is important for me that I know I am not alone on this journey of trying to do my best and the scales do not move. Very grateful...knowing I have companions on this journey is inspiration for me to continue on.
We are absolutely not alone. We can do it. Slow and steady wins the race 😊