Reason we get and stay fat is because it is so incredibly easy to do so. 99% of the products sold in grocery store are slowly killing us while making us fat and sick. Our stressful lives and so comfortable couches are the other drivers. Let's break that cycle. Get sick and tired of being sick and tired! ❤🎉
One small change today can add up. Here are some simple healthy habits I like to work on with clients - redefiningstrength.com/25-healthy-habits-that-will-change-your-life-forever?sl=yc
I think the switch from aesthetic goals to athletic goals is how you actually achieve aesthetic goals 😅. The moment I stopped worrying about looks or weight and started focusing on fun athletic goals like farther faster heavier and chasing things like can I learn to backflip? Can I sprint train without injury? What sort of flexibily/mobility/stability do I need to do those insane calisthenics moves?? Then I was training/eating in order to fuel something FUN not something that caused me stress (waist size). And let me tell you the body CONFIDENCE that comes from being able to do a dragon squat or multiple pull ups is second to none!
Definitely setting goals that motivate us to keep at the habits that also yield aesthetic goals is key! Love that you're finding ways to keep yourself motivated, moving forward and enjoying the journey! All about pursuing those challenges we want! And often that hard work does pay off in so many ways :-) Confidence and strength are truly built through what we overcome and show ourselves we can do!
I totally agree. For me, it's about being able to do what I like and need to do. Looking good feels great but being able to take care of myself is more important.
How does one sprint train without injury?! Any recommendations welcome. I miss sprinting (played soccer), but I can not risk my knees again, it took years for them to heal. Plus I get shin splint stupid easy now. EEE.
@katrinabaldizan1567 stability, mobility, flexibility. I trained my entire body with those 3 principles in mind, and also with a "slow is fast" mentality. It took me months to get running with good form down flat before I even attempted faster paces. UA-cam has been an invaluable resource for proper training techniques.
5 days before my period I simply cannot exercise. I tried. Took another week to recover fully. So I just simply give myself a break that week before. I sleep more, eat more progesterone foods and when I get tired, I rest. Seriously, listening to your body is so underrated.
Listening to your body is key but also, we have to recognize that so much of how we "feel" is also what we've TRAINED. We can feel full while under eating. We can train ourselves to repeat certain patterns. So responding to our body is key but also planning ahead to address what we "should" do and what may be needed despite how we feel also has to be balanced in. Meeting ourselves where we are at, while moving ourselves forward!
I know when I am in PMS when I switch from music on my walks to podcasts. It is so odd but Uber consistent. I also start eating breakfast. Then the day I get my period I am back to music and fasting.
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you so much for stating"...so much of how we 'feel' is also what we've TRAINED." Just yesterday, I felt full after dinner, but I think I'm undereating. It was confusing. I did end up forcing myself to eat more even though I was "full." So, your comment is incredibly helpful and validating. Thank you for all your hard work on these super informative videos!!!💙💪🏽
Similar situation for me, but it’s usually one day before my period and the first two days of my period. Sorry if TMI but my cramps are so intense I will have nausea vomiting and diarrhea if I do a full workout. There’s just no way I can “train” myself to work through that.
It's not advisable to exercise "heavily" daily especially for a female. The body needs time to recover and as women we have different timeline depending on our cycles. Check Dr. Mindy
just walk... walking is one of the best ways to burn fat of the body ironically. it's very low effort and low impact considering the benefits you get from walking.
I've had two children and am over 60yrs. I gained 30-40 pounds during the pandemic lockdown. Just when I thought I was just too old to get back into shape, I finally showed progress. I found that I do need to take breaks from dieting and eat spaghetti and meatballs or whatever once a week and just rest once or twice a week instead of mad exercise several times a day, every day.
YES! It's not just one intensity forever. Diet breaks, "cheat days," refeeds...all help us create balance for consistency long term, which is key. Can't out exercise or out diet time and sometimes backing off and doing the minimum to even keep going helps us find that motivation again to push through a bit more!
I’ve always been a “go big or go home” type. I _loved_ the challenge of a 90-minute kickboxing class, even did P90X at 49 years old. I’ve done thousands of reps of weightlifting. Only this year has the concept of RECOVERY been part of my regimen. I took “recovery” days in the past, but all it meant was that I was running on the treadmill instead of lifting. Now, every other day is a recovery day. I row, lift, and/or play pickle ball (tournament level) M, W, F, and Sat. T, Th, and Sun are rest days. The gains have been encouraging.
I started working out consistently 1 Year ago in Feb. I am getting so much stronger. I can do things now I couldn't then. I didn't have abs yet but can see some definition. I'm in my late 40s and while I wish I would have done this in my 20s an grateful I finally found my strength.
This is so true! I've been in a dip lately, feeling so tired and demotivated, this video has just kicked me back to the starting line. Motivation is one thing but consistency is key but just so hard!
@@redefiningstrengthOC I could not eat less and live yet every day the scale defeats me, It is all in the belly and so out of proportion to the rest of the body. I am not a candidate for surgery because of a blood disorder. I am only 10- 12 pounds over weight ; (medication related I believe beta blocker) I eat one meal a day, salad with a lean protein, one piece of toast in the morning with peanut butter and a piece of fruit for supper. No beverages but water and black tea. Looks like I am having twins, I have stopped bring it up to doctors because they say eat less, move more. Clothes fitting correctly is a big problem because of pop tummy. I do 12,000 steps a day. I ve subscribed and will try your advice. seriously, this is a big distraction for me. Boy, I need a coach like you.
Thank you! :-) Glad it made you laugh! There truly isn't any quick fix...just that consistency over time! But that journey is so powerful in its impact...no matter what goal we want to work toward!
Wow! More women need to see this video! I’m 50 in Menopause and at it for a year with weightlifting, rucking (weighted vest walking), walking and caloric deficit… I didn’t pay attention that I am loosing weight on my arms and chest and just looked at my belly. What an aha moment! Thanks! 🙏
I needed this today! While working out at the gym yesterday, I noticed my upper abs are becoming more defined, but my lower pouch looked bigger. I felt deflated and lost some of my motivation. I couldn't understand why my lower pouch was getting bigger while everything else was getting smaller. I was not looking forward to today's workout. After seeing this, I am ready to hit it hard in the gym today! Saving this to watch as a reminder when I'm feeling less motivated. Thank you for sharing!!!
I found the lower pouch, due to gravity, is the last to go. I also have extra skin which can take over a year to tighten up, longer and sometimes never the older you are and the longer it was there. It also may be the “everything is relative” function. Consider it a step along the way, as everything we do until the day we die is, much like a puppy who trips over his own ears until he grows into them. Even if it never disappears completely, it doesn’t mean you haven’t worked hard. Focus on the positives.
My dear, always bear in mind in wich phase of the menstrual cycle we are. Luteal phase/PMS? Don' t be frustratred, we cannot fight hormones. Keep on doing your best and it will show after your period (aka follicular phase). Hope it helps🧛🏻♀️🖤
I get so discouraged when I feel like i’m doing great then measure and find my midsection exactly the same. Thanks for the encouragement. It’s hard but I’ll keep going.
It is. But measuring those other areas, celebrating the habit consistency as a win and also the strength gains and improvements in the gym, can help you keep going! Just remember those stubborn areas are last to go...and when we want to quit often that is the time to just keep doing what we're doing!
@@redefiningstrengthOCoh yes this is true, I have to remember this. I’m afraid of the scale lately and don’t bother anymore with it. I don’t want to get depress not. seeing numbers that I want after working so darn hard and then end up wanting to give up!
Thank you again for a great video. I have a long way to go in my body and nutrition transformation. I'm looking forward to having my dementia patients stop asking me when my baby is due. Im going to continue.
Omg soooooo needed to hear this. That's exactly happening to me. Belly looks bigger now that other body parts r shrinking . Thank you so much for encouraging us
Thanks for the helpful reminder of "when other places look smaller, the places we don't like look bigger." I think I'm currently at this stage and had felt a bit of a waning in my motivation. Now I feel like I'm kind of on the right path. I will admit though, I really hate core work LOL. Despite that though, when I started my workout journey, I could only hold a plank for about 20 secs, now I can go almost a full minute! Small wins!
WOO HOO! Celebrate those performance improvements. That's awesome! And keep going. I do like measurements for that reason to help judge the changes even a bit better!
I feel this. My stomach has been liking smaller and it makes my lower back fatty areas look much more pronounced and I hate it. Hopefully one day they can go too
When I started back in the gym again, my midsection looked bigger. Then I poked at it, and realized it was definitely more solid. So it was a smidgen bigger, but it was also BETTER. Eventually some fat came off that area too. You got this!
I’m not precise with my diet . I don’t track macros or calories . I just try not to eat too much and eat as healthy as I can . However , I drink quite a bit. I exercise 5-6 days a week . And walk a lot in my job . Just changing the way I eat and working out I’ve lost over 20 lbs in 6 months and almost have an 8 pack . My tummy is not like yours but I’m happy with my progress. I did 260 lbs yesterday on leg press; 15 reps! But your body is goals! And your arms are WOW! Thank you for this video! I love it
I was at a thrift/consignment store in Topeka a few years ago, and one kiosk not only had a Thighmaster, they also had a Shake Weight. I almost bought them just for the laughs.
I lost my job, got a new one that starts in 5 weeks. I’m getting into the best shape of my life because I can focus on losing weight and eating well. It’s hard but I’m seeing results! ❤ appreciate the videos and content❤
It has in the past BUT knowing this pattern, you now have the power to adjust. What's one thing you could test out to help yourself not stay off track for weeks after? I know for me it was having meals already prepped for when I got back. It was having exactly a game plan and even implementing a mini cut at times prior. But when we know our patterns, while very hard to change, we do gain the power to adjust!
I needed this today. Progress has been slow, but I am definitely stronger and have more endurance. And today I saw the recoup on my scale and with the measuring tape - but only a little bit. Keep going. Don't quit! I'm in this to win!
YES! Keep going! Slow results are real results and I love that you're measuring progress in other ways. So key to helping us see those healthy habit changes paying off!
You rock! We need to hear the real down and dirty, come to terms, and get on with a real long-term commitment. Hard, yes…but ‘not impossible’, which is actually really great. Just KEEP doing it 💕
I'm on Day 104 of my healthier lifestyle routine and this video was exactly what I needed to hear. I was feeling stuck, those problem pudgy areas sticking out more and more and I almost convinced myself I needed to go into a less protein, severe calorie difference to get past this hump. I'm so glad this video described that those areas will come off as long as I stay consistent, because I like the routine and foods I'm eating now. Thank you!!!!
I'm trying to squeeze into that 7% of women who actually lose belly fat💪🏻 I'm in my mid-forties. It's been 9 months since I started to change habits, and 7 months since I started working out regularly. I watch your videos (to see your beautiful muscle tone) whenever I need more motivation. I've lost quite a bit of belly fat, but there's still a lot more to shred. I'm starting to see some definition in my stomach, though...well, if I squint hard😅 Hope I can continue this lifestyle forever.
Great job! KEEP IT UP! There will be ups and downs but creating that consistency and giving results time to snowball is key! You've got this! (And thank you!)
I am so delighted to have found this resource. I am tired of being gaslit that it isn't that bad, But it kinda is, I am surprised and disappointed in myself that I haven't conquered this and that it bothers me so much. I consider myself a complete person but jeez when you are trying so hard, the scale does not move and pants pinch it is hard to stay the course. I m with you, this lady is rational, pragmatic and gives it to you straight.
Its been 2 years since i work out 3 days per week consistently and i lost weight, i already like my body, i am around 115 lbs but dont care about scales anymore. But that lower belly fat does not freaking go away.
That last stubborn bit can be hard to lose. And if you have your workouts dialed in consistently, it may be a tweak to those macros that makes the difference!
women are meant to have some fat there, to protect the ovaries. theres a reason why its so hard to "get rid of". i dont understand the hype around having such low body fat, fat helps us survive and do things
@@mivicalNo, no we're NOT, that's just what people tell themselves when they don't want to give up the high carb foods that's keeping that spare tire around their waist 🤔
Thank you for this video! You are so true- I see everywhere else shrinking and my stomach is not so I give up because I feel like I’m looking worst than I started! So now I see, I have to keep pushing past what I see. My stomach didn’t grow bigger, it’s just that everything else is shrinking and my stomach will follow suit. I’m going back at it!!!
YES! Often it is that other areas have changed while the one area we want to have changed hasn't! Measurements can be so key to even help us see this. Stay the course!
I don’t know how this came up on my UA-cam algorithm but I’m glad it did! Such fantastic motivation. Thanks for the push I needed to keep on going, especially here in our Aussie winter. X
You always shows up in my day when I needed the most. I literally had a thought my belly fat is not moving and I look worse. Then you came along and I shake my self judgement. ❤❤
Thank you! These are things people need to hear about fitness. I appreciate how you presented it, as an informative and optimistic way, grounded in being realistic, but without guilt tripping
They are also all directed at people that eat meat. It’s very difficult to get a bunch of protein in if you’re a vegetarian without having an ungodly amount of carbs every day I feel stuck.
Im 60 years old, a vegetarian and fairly easily average 90 to 100 protein grams a day. On top of meal planning, protein shakes, adding cottage cheese and hemp seeds inti meals provides me those last 40 grams. Im a progressive weight lifting gym rat...it is not as hard as you might think.@@4lb280
I have clients in menopause that have achieved their leanest, strongest bodies ever. And it is through a focus on macros and strength work. While we may first focus on building muscle without gaining fat, to even restore metabolic health, it is fully possible. Just takes longer than we'd like!
@4lb280 - not in the slightest. I have lots of clients that are plant-based. I even have videos specifically for them - ua-cam.com/users/shortsuI8Yxz3UNKY
I’m 67 and did IF for over a year. I didn’t lose or gain weight. I started going to a nutritionist and she said I wasn’t eating enough and that IF was slowing down my metabolism. She wants me to eat more protein and 3 meals a day. I started this 3 months ago and I have actually gained weight and inches. I exercise and do free weights 5x a week. It’s the heaviest I’ve ever been. I don’t know who to believe!
Oh I really liked the last part. I can tell I'm hitting a wall. Didnt even consider that I could PLAN a week or two to pause workout/dieting. Usually I go until I break and stop caring, so a mental reset like this is way healthier for me
Judgmental society doesn't help fitness progress, but I hear over praising hurts too .. challenges are tough and over praising can hurt a person giving steady effort over time.
Always a balance we must strike between finding positives and celebrating wins but also owning the negative and struggles to prepare for them. It's key we build that self awareness and take time to reflect to learn the balance we need personally.
Seriously, the video is exactly what I needed to keep on going with my workout routine. I'm a heart patient and still recovering from health conditions, but lesson learnt hard way and I started working out after the angio. Sometimes I feelso sad and want to be healthy as before. This video really made my mind stronger... thank you so much for the inspiration🙏🏻
Hi Corey. It’s HARD!!! I’m watching this right now *LoL The last few pounds seem to be the hardest. I feel like I’m stuck… 😢 Thanks for the reminders for me to keep Goinggg! ❤
They ARE the hardest! Because you're pushing a new boundary and you also want to do things in a way to sustain your results and not lose muscle. Stay focused on that consistency!
Thank you for explaining the ab thing. I never understood why I needed to work core if it doesn’t help me flatten my stomach but you convinced me to try and start
Glad the tips help! And I can tell you, even just from a functional standpoint of lifting more and moving better to get more out of other training, core work can also have such a huge impact!
I was having chemotherapy treatments for stage III breast cancer from Dec 23 - April 24. During that time I was so sick I could barely move. I have now started exercising and eating again. But I now only eat organic salads full of veges and berries, organic chicken, and organic eggs. Oh, and organic full fat Bulgarian yougurt. I dont have enough strength yet to lift or run like i did before cancer, so I walk 15,000 steps per day. Ive been so surprised at how to the fat is literally melting away. It wasn't even my intention, I just dont want tfe cancer to come back. Sidenote - I am about 50lbs overweight, so I do have fat to lose. I was just going to worry about that after I get my strength back.
Love that you're controlling what you can control. You're a fighter beastette! Keep on those habits and regress to progress as you even get back to some simple mobility work and bodyweight movements. You've got this!
I gave up on my exercise and diet after losing 80 lbs. It took me a year of working hard everyday to be able to do one single push up! I was able to do 180 push ups and 250 squats a day for 8 months straight. I got to my goal weight I worked so hard and I was so disappointed that my body had loose skin in several places, especially since my stomach looked like I was 4 months pregnant due to loose skin. I knew I wouldn't look like I was 20 anymore but I thought I would look better than I did at 37. I am almost 44 years old woman and I have gained 30 lbs now and I have been trying to be consistent with doing push ups and squats again but not as many as I used to because of joint pain and not trying to be OCD about it, and taking a brisk walks for 30 minutes everyday. I am trying to remind myself that I need to eat well and exercise for my health and since I have gained weight I feel pain in my joints and my thyroid is out of a normal range, all this was normal when I lost the 80 lbs in the past. for a several months now I have been taking triple strength glucosamine chondroitin tablets and drinking homemade bone broth 3 times a day for the collagen and I have noticed a big difference in my joints. This time around when I lose the weight I know that I will never look good without clothes on again due to loose skin and not being young anymore, but at least I will be strong and healthy and at the end of the day that is what matters the most. Looks come and go but your health is something you will need and value your entire life. Thank you for all your advice in this video I appreciate it!
I love that you mentioned your health is something you will need and value you're entire life...because it's true. Hope that you're including that prehab work as well for your aches and pains and then adjusting your diet to really fuel your training. Our diet and proper fueling can even help improve our thyroid health so much as well as training dialed in to match. More isn't always better! Systems need to work together for the best results!
@@redefiningstrengthOCI completely agree with what you said. I am trying to do all the things you mentioned. Thank you for taking the time to reply to me.
Be consistent, rather than all or nothing. Slow and steady wins the race! We watch get fit videos (usually of half dressed, gorgeous people) and want instant gratification, with none of the work. You have to find a routine that fits in with your own life, and stick to it. And appreciate that rest is just as important in building the body of your dreams.
It's true...that consistency and embracing TIME is truly key! You've got to learn to meet yourself where you are at and adjust as your body, needs and goals change!
the funniest part is that when i finally have managed to slim down and get visible six pack of abs. atleast me personally was i felt exactly the same, as i did when i was overweight and weighing 200kg. Everyone around me where definetly fascinated by how i look... but i myself i still saw the exact same person in the mirror.
For me it wasn't actually getting abs that led to changes...it was the journey...not to sound cliche BUT it is in the lifestyle changes and mindset switches and strength we see built to overcome things that truly shape us as we work toward a new goal. But we have to embrace those things to see ourselves in a new way with everything!
What a powerful video. I really needed to hear this today. I am disciplined in so many areas of my life that I just let the nutrition part leak daily. I get enough protein, but the rest is basically whatever. Thank you for this excellent content and presentation! Time to get serious! ❤
Your video is a must-watch for everyone. It's filled with valuable insights and powerful messages that can change lives. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world
Your advice is well intentioned but we also need to embrace our bodies… our curves, belly fat, cellulite. It’s ok to have sone… in fact it’s healthy to have a little… I wish I knew who decided that having a everyone should have 6 pack abs… all women should love their bodies no matter what the size or shape.. most women do not have super lean abs and quite a few of the ones that do don’t love their bodies either!
Totally agree we should love our bodies and selves, flawsomeness and all. And this isn't about that. It isn't about having no fat or even a six pack. It's about knowing why achieving a change in body comp, especially as we push those limits is so hard. And I bring up in the video that part of what builds confidence and such isn't even the goal, but in what we overcome. You should love yourself along the journey, but that doesn't also mean not always wanting to improve and grow. I never want to stop trying to be what I feel is my best, strongest, healthiest, fittest self (in however I choose to define that)...and that means always wanting to improve and learn!
I made a lot of progress in this year of losing body fat , I'm now 112 lb , definitely agree losing weight slowly healthy But the weird thing is that at 112 lb at 5 ft 5 I still have this last stubborn lingering belly fat, at 112 lb I should be lean right? Well I suppose I would be but this little belly pouch belly fat and the last jiggling fat on my thighs would say NOPE LOL but I don't want to cut any more calories because I don't want to cut nutrition out I know it's not healthy to rush the process, maybe in the long run I will cut a little bit of calories because I do want to achieve my more than 20 years dream of having a flat tummy because I also want a flat tummy in a healthy body too 🙏🏻
Congrats on making progress already. Although I'll tell you to potentially get the definition you want, you may have to embrace the scale INCREASING. And I wouldn't cut calories but focus on macros as I mentioned, and adjustments there. You may even find that by slowly moving to maintenance and increase calories, you see a bit more muscle built and that definition happen!
@@redefiningstrengthOC currently I eat between 1,900 to 2,050 calories a day I do want to reverse diet and eat more but I don't want my belly fat to get bigger! It's very strange how my body is leaner from my ribs up but from the bottom of my ribs down that's where the last body fat lingers My stomach is for sure is one of my biggest areas and the place where fat goes straight to first, but I do want to slowly increase my calorie intake I just don't want to gain any more body fat I do want muscle though but not more fat, I waited and worked so hard and so patient to get rid of the body fat that I was carrying before I don't want to see it Come again especially since I'm in my early 40s I'm very terrified of menopause weight gain too I'm not in menopause but I am very scared of it all the horror stories I've heard of menopause including the body fat gain
I was about to lose my motivation of losing weight because i couldn’t understand why my belly look so much bigger when the rest of my other body area got smaller and i have exercise consistently and been eating right! Now I want to hit the gym harder 😊Thank you for a great video!
I just love your content. I haven't been able to stick to a health plan longer than a few weeks yet. I get discouraged as soon as the number on the scale refuse to budge or when life happens. But I keep on watching and learning. At the moment my only goal is to incorporate more protein in my diet, as I am in menopause and have osteopenia. Everything in my life is changing- my husband passed away and I am moving house, but I am determined to change my health for the better, one step at a time.
It's hard when we want results...well...yesterday. But I think that's when trying to, each and every day, write down one habit win and celebrate that consistency there as progress, can really pay off and shift our focus. Wanted to share this as well for bone health - redefiningstrength.com/fhp-637-strong-to-the-bone-nutrition-and-bone-health?sl=yc
Wow thankyou I've just started back at gym I'm 5 weeks in seen massive changes already and I'm 59, back after hip replacement 2.5 years ago n now got osteoarthritus of spine, I keep going though, I've never been severely overweight however menopause no gym for nearly 3 years 😢took its toll, thankyou your the only person that makes sense, Big thanku for your knowledge and tips from a grateful uk female ❤
You've got this! Building back is hard. But remember that starting with that prehab work to feel and move better as you even get to walking and make one nutritional change will help you see results snowball. And the more you do, the more you do!
love you ty for this video I've been going to the gym regularly for 2 years now, but I've been stagnating for a while, mostly because I wasn't tracking what I ate
Hey Corey, this is a great video-like all your videos. Something I would like to learn more about from you is the recovery process. I’ve been consistently strength training about five days a week and then I do a couple 5K runs usually for cardio, or maybe rowing if the weather is crappy. I get a decent amount of sleep, but I never know exactly what else I should be doing for recovery. Do I need to take an entire day off? Anyway, more about recovery would be awesome.
Recovery definitely means a variety of things - even how you fuel. And if you're cycling areas worked and workout intensity, you're already doing some great things to give your body time to rebuild. And a day off doesn't have to mean doing nothing...it could be walks, mobility work...but yes a lower intensity day to rebuild and even allow your mind to relax and not have to push is key! But tracking your workouts to see how you're progressing can help you know if you need more recovery time or even a deload or full recovery week. But definitely a great subject to talk more on!
I agree our diet is key. But I've found that for many women with their cycle, low carb actually negatively impacts hormonal health and thyroid health. During menopause it can be more helpful as we can become insulin resistant. But that's why I mention the challenges here and tips to focus on key components, especially as you get to that last little bit. 1% tweaks and improvements in all systems working together adds up.
I always love a good video that doesn't sell you tons of crap and false hopes. This is the truth you're saying here - good nutrition, good exercise, and quality over quantity. I would add fasting to that equation and you get yourself a very good recipe for a healthy metabolism. Preach!
Those basics are essential. Only because I love nerding out about this I feel the need to say... I honestly would only debate you on the fasting, not because I don't like it (I do and have used it personally based on my specific goals at the time) and I see lots of merit for lots of clients, BUT because one meal timing doesn't work for everyone and you can achieve many of the benefits of fasting in other ways. And for some clients we avoid fasting as it leads to them creating too much restriction or not working with their schedule. All about knowing the options and opportunities in things and then finding what works for us!
Glad it helps! I know it can be hard to hear. But owning the "negative" can really help us move forward and feel empowered to push through the ups and downs!
Yes!!!! I do feel like I look worse! Omg. You just validated my whole life lol. I was 5’1 106 at my smallest and felt ok but still had a belly and lost some of my athlete muscle. So I decided to clean up my diet and lift 4-5x a week- and I can tell I’m getting stronger and areas are changing- but also like my thighs and abs aren’t leaning out. Plus with the added muscle again I feel bigger than ever and ready to quit 😅
Do not quit! That muscle will pay off in recomp and those stubborn areas WILL be the last to change! You're making the changes and seeing results...the ones you want will follow!
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you!!!! I needed your video. It came to me at just the right time 🙏🏻💖 so thank you for that and for the encouraging reply 💖🥰💪🏻
While I think a quite low body fat percentage might look best, it is probably healthier to have a little more of it. That very skinny look is only normal in teenagers.
I have clients that have abs at 20% and those that get down to 15%. And both can have perfect hormonal balance and energy. Not to mention even higher fat percentages can struggle with hormonal balance...not just those that get "too lean." It really depends on where you store fat, what aesthetic may be right for you and what level of fat you have to achieve it. So make sure to take care of your health and focus on feeling, looking and moving your best :-)
Funny I’ve just seen this, I’m currently trying to lose weight, I broke my ankle last August and I’ve only just recovered, put on lots of weight because of that and menopause. Its been about 5 weeks and it’s coming off so slowly, I’ve lost about 4 pounds, my fiance however has lost a stone, it’s soul destroying for me as we’re doing the same things. I’m really paying more attention to what I eat and I’m on the treadmill an hour a day, very fast walking (I couldn’t run!!). I was feeling a bit defeated this morning but this seeing this video has helped, thank you.
With menopause results can be slower as your navigating hormonal fluctuations constantly. And I think recognizing that is going on is key so we help ourselves stay consistent for longer. But also remember that by losing slowly and staying focused on not rushing the process, you help yourself even build and retain lean muscle which will only make maintaining your results that much easier! KEEP IT UP!
So true that sometimes it feals wors...😅 I have lost 10kg in 10 weeks and i am struggle with belly fat. After 2 pregnancys now is time for me . i have embrace this process and i know is a long one , i will not give up on myself i have 15 kg to go, nothing can stop me .
At 66, staying healthy is a priority for me over how I look. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, especially doing squats and lifting weights, has helped keep my weight down and definitely made my body smaller. I hardly ever weigh myself, just a quick check now and again.
Reason we get and stay fat is because it is so incredibly easy to do so. 99% of the products sold in grocery store are slowly killing us while making us fat and sick. Our stressful lives and so comfortable couches are the other drivers. Let's break that cycle. Get sick and tired of being sick and tired! ❤🎉
One small change today can add up. Here are some simple healthy habits I like to work on with clients - redefiningstrength.com/25-healthy-habits-that-will-change-your-life-forever?sl=yc
Do you need to join a gym or can workouts at home work?
@@leeannemaronna7036 I do home workouts. I lost 43 pounds since February.
Yes, that's so true
@leeannemaronna7036 is this a bot question.
I think the switch from aesthetic goals to athletic goals is how you actually achieve aesthetic goals 😅. The moment I stopped worrying about looks or weight and started focusing on fun athletic goals like farther faster heavier and chasing things like can I learn to backflip? Can I sprint train without injury? What sort of flexibily/mobility/stability do I need to do those insane calisthenics moves?? Then I was training/eating in order to fuel something FUN not something that caused me stress (waist size). And let me tell you the body CONFIDENCE that comes from being able to do a dragon squat or multiple pull ups is second to none!
Definitely setting goals that motivate us to keep at the habits that also yield aesthetic goals is key! Love that you're finding ways to keep yourself motivated, moving forward and enjoying the journey! All about pursuing those challenges we want! And often that hard work does pay off in so many ways :-) Confidence and strength are truly built through what we overcome and show ourselves we can do!
I totally agree. For me, it's about being able to do what I like and need to do. Looking good feels great but being able to take care of myself is more important.
How does one sprint train without injury?! Any recommendations welcome. I miss sprinting (played soccer), but I can not risk my knees again, it took years for them to heal. Plus I get shin splint stupid easy now. EEE.
@katrinabaldizan1567 stability, mobility, flexibility. I trained my entire body with those 3 principles in mind, and also with a "slow is fast" mentality. It took me months to get running with good form down flat before I even attempted faster paces. UA-cam has been an invaluable resource for proper training techniques.
i really want to get into cali as an overweight woman. all this sounds cool
5 days before my period I simply cannot exercise.
I tried. Took another week to recover fully. So I just simply give myself a break that week before. I sleep more, eat more progesterone foods and when I get tired, I rest.
Seriously, listening to your body is so underrated.
Listening to your body is key but also, we have to recognize that so much of how we "feel" is also what we've TRAINED. We can feel full while under eating. We can train ourselves to repeat certain patterns. So responding to our body is key but also planning ahead to address what we "should" do and what may be needed despite how we feel also has to be balanced in. Meeting ourselves where we are at, while moving ourselves forward!
I know when I am in PMS when I switch from music on my walks to podcasts. It is so odd but Uber consistent. I also start eating breakfast. Then the day I get my period I am back to music and fasting.
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you so much for stating"...so much of how we 'feel' is also what we've TRAINED." Just yesterday, I felt full after dinner, but I think I'm undereating. It was confusing. I did end up forcing myself to eat more even though I was "full." So, your comment is incredibly helpful and validating. Thank you for all your hard work on these super informative videos!!!💙💪🏽
Similar situation for me, but it’s usually one day before my period and the first two days of my period. Sorry if TMI but my cramps are so intense I will have nausea vomiting and diarrhea if I do a full workout. There’s just no way I can “train” myself to work through that.
@@sarahjane4908 So sorry for that. Have you tried simple stretches? I heard it helps with PMS.
I'm one year in exercising 60 minutes daily and it's changed my life!!!!!
Do it!!!!!!!
Awesome! Keep it up!
It's not advisable to exercise "heavily" daily especially for a female. The body needs time to recover and as women we have different timeline depending on our cycles. Check Dr. Mindy
@@misu7679 she never said heavily....she said daily
just walk... walking is one of the best ways to burn fat of the body ironically. it's very low effort and low impact considering the benefits you get from walking.
Ok but I hate it
I've had two children and am over 60yrs. I gained 30-40 pounds during the pandemic lockdown. Just when I thought I was just too old to get back into shape, I finally showed progress. I found that I do need to take breaks from dieting and eat spaghetti and meatballs or whatever once a week and just rest once or twice a week instead of mad exercise several times a day, every day.
YES! It's not just one intensity forever. Diet breaks, "cheat days," refeeds...all help us create balance for consistency long term, which is key. Can't out exercise or out diet time and sometimes backing off and doing the minimum to even keep going helps us find that motivation again to push through a bit more!
@@redefiningstrengthOC Good to know. Thanks for this response.
I’ve always been a “go big or go home” type. I _loved_ the challenge of a 90-minute kickboxing class, even did P90X at 49 years old. I’ve done thousands of reps of weightlifting.
Only this year has the concept of RECOVERY been part of my regimen. I took “recovery” days in the past, but all it meant was that I was running on the treadmill instead of lifting.
Now, every other day is a recovery day. I row, lift, and/or play pickle ball (tournament level) M, W, F, and Sat. T, Th, and Sun are rest days. The gains have been encouraging.
I started working out consistently 1 Year ago in Feb. I am getting so much stronger. I can do things now I couldn't then. I didn't have abs yet but can see some definition. I'm in my late 40s and while I wish I would have done this in my 20s an grateful I finally found my strength.
YES! Love that you're making changes and focusing on that consistency! Great job!
It's such an exciting transformation! You have my respect for your dedication
TODAY is always a great time to start! 😊
I want to listen to this everyday - especially when I want to give up.
I'm so glad it helped!
I will ... Every time I want to give up I will see this video, which BTW, came RIGHT on time 💜
Great idea
This is so true! I've been in a dip lately, feeling so tired and demotivated, this video has just kicked me back to the starting line. Motivation is one thing but consistency is key but just so hard!
@@redefiningstrengthOC I could not eat less and live yet every day the scale defeats me, It is all in the belly and so out of proportion to the rest of the body. I am not a candidate for surgery because of a blood disorder. I am only 10- 12 pounds over weight ; (medication related I believe beta blocker) I eat one meal a day, salad with a lean protein, one piece of toast in the morning with peanut butter and a piece of fruit for supper. No beverages but water and black tea. Looks like I am having twins, I have stopped bring it up to doctors because they say eat less, move more. Clothes fitting correctly is a big problem because of pop tummy. I do 12,000 steps a day. I ve subscribed and will try your advice. seriously, this is a big distraction for me. Boy, I need a coach like you.
Hahahaha. Your infomercial killed me! Thanks for reminding us that there's no "magic cure" but rather a strategic and disciplined journey
Thank you! :-) Glad it made you laugh! There truly isn't any quick fix...just that consistency over time! But that journey is so powerful in its impact...no matter what goal we want to work toward!
Yes! it was very clever and entertaining
😂😂 😂I actually bought one of those in the commercial 😅
Wow! More women need to see this video! I’m 50 in Menopause and at it for a year with weightlifting, rucking (weighted vest walking), walking and caloric deficit… I didn’t pay attention that I am loosing weight on my arms and chest and just looked at my belly. What an aha moment! Thanks! 🙏
I'm so glad that perspective shift helped! :-) Keep up your consistency with those healthy habits!
I needed this today! While working out at the gym yesterday, I noticed my upper abs are becoming more defined, but my lower pouch looked bigger. I felt deflated and lost some of my motivation. I couldn't understand why my lower pouch was getting bigger while everything else was getting smaller. I was not looking forward to today's workout. After seeing this, I am ready to hit it hard in the gym today! Saving this to watch as a reminder when I'm feeling less motivated. Thank you for sharing!!!
YES! Because you're losing, and haven't yet lost there, you feel it looks bigger. BUT keep going! You'll start to see changes in those stubborn areas!
I found the lower pouch, due to gravity, is the last to go. I also have extra skin which can take over a year to tighten up, longer and sometimes never the older you are and the longer it was there. It also may be the “everything is relative” function. Consider it a step along the way, as everything we do until the day we die is, much like a puppy who trips over his own ears until he grows into them. Even if it never disappears completely, it doesn’t mean you haven’t worked hard. Focus on the positives.
Oh my I’ve been feeling the same this week. I was so disappointed. I’m glad it actually a path towards the goal.
My dear, always bear in mind in wich phase of the menstrual cycle we are. Luteal phase/PMS? Don' t be frustratred, we cannot fight hormones. Keep on doing your best and it will show after your period (aka follicular phase). Hope it helps🧛🏻♀️🖤
Very occasionally a really good factual podcast comes along. This is the most honest I’ve ever seen.
So glad it helps!
I get so discouraged when I feel like i’m doing great then measure and find my midsection exactly the same. Thanks for the encouragement. It’s hard but I’ll keep going.
Same! ❤
It is. But measuring those other areas, celebrating the habit consistency as a win and also the strength gains and improvements in the gym, can help you keep going! Just remember those stubborn areas are last to go...and when we want to quit often that is the time to just keep doing what we're doing!
@@redefiningstrengthOCoh yes this is true, I have to remember this. I’m afraid of the scale lately and don’t bother anymore with it. I don’t want to get depress not. seeing numbers that I want after working so darn hard and then end up wanting to give up!
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you so much for the encouragement. 💜
This is more motivational, practical and informative than any of the channels I've encountered, because it is honest and it's real life.
Thank you! I'm so glad it helps!
Thank you again for a great video. I have a long way to go in my body and nutrition transformation. I'm looking forward to having my dementia patients stop asking me when my baby is due. Im going to continue.
Keep on focusing on those 1% changes and improvements! You've got this!
Lol - at least in your case it was just dementia patients, I’ve had regular people say, “congratulations! When are you due?” 😭😭😭😭
@Blueskies7775 My co workers did that as well when I was younger. Now I'm 52.
A most brilliant and funny comment… yessir… the finest combo… merci bccs… best wishes & good luck on your journey ;)’
Omg soooooo needed to hear this. That's exactly happening to me. Belly looks bigger now that other body parts r shrinking . Thank you so much for encouraging us
So glad it helped! That step back to see that is sometimes what we need to keep going! You've got this!
Thanks for the helpful reminder of "when other places look smaller, the places we don't like look bigger." I think I'm currently at this stage and had felt a bit of a waning in my motivation. Now I feel like I'm kind of on the right path. I will admit though, I really hate core work LOL. Despite that though, when I started my workout journey, I could only hold a plank for about 20 secs, now I can go almost a full minute! Small wins!
WOO HOO! Celebrate those performance improvements. That's awesome! And keep going. I do like measurements for that reason to help judge the changes even a bit better!
I feel this. My stomach has been liking smaller and it makes my lower back fatty areas look much more pronounced and I hate it. Hopefully one day they can go too
When I started back in the gym again, my midsection looked bigger. Then I poked at it, and realized it was definitely more solid. So it was a smidgen bigger, but it was also BETTER. Eventually some fat came off that area too. You got this!
I’m not precise with my diet . I don’t track macros or calories . I just try not to eat too much and eat as healthy as I can . However , I drink quite a bit. I exercise 5-6 days a week . And walk a lot in my job . Just changing the way I eat and working out I’ve lost over 20 lbs in 6 months and almost have an 8 pack . My tummy is not like yours but I’m happy with my progress. I did 260 lbs yesterday on leg press; 15 reps! But your body is goals! And your arms are WOW! Thank you for this video! I love it
Congrats on making those changes and seeing amazing results! And thank you! Keep up that heavy lifting and habit changes!
I was at a thrift/consignment store in Topeka a few years ago, and one kiosk not only had a Thighmaster, they also had a Shake Weight. I almost bought them just for the laughs.
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I lost my job, got a new one that starts in 5 weeks. I’m getting into the best shape of my life because I can focus on losing weight and eating well. It’s hard but I’m seeing results! ❤ appreciate the videos and content❤
Keep it up! And congrats on the new job! Perfect timing to take care of you as you enter this new journey!
It’s the consistency to me. A vacation or holiday comes up and knocks me totally off for a week or two.
It has in the past BUT knowing this pattern, you now have the power to adjust. What's one thing you could test out to help yourself not stay off track for weeks after? I know for me it was having meals already prepped for when I got back. It was having exactly a game plan and even implementing a mini cut at times prior. But when we know our patterns, while very hard to change, we do gain the power to adjust!
I needed this today. Progress has been slow, but I am definitely stronger and have more endurance. And today I saw the recoup on my scale and with the measuring tape - but only a little bit. Keep going. Don't quit! I'm in this to win!
Keep going, slow and steady.
YES! Keep going! Slow results are real results and I love that you're measuring progress in other ways. So key to helping us see those healthy habit changes paying off!
Don’t lose weight, gain muscle.
Gaining muscle is definitely key. But part of recomp is also losing fat. This may mean, yes, that we actually DON'T lose weight on the scale too :-)
Thanks for being natural looking women. So hard to find real women to look up to social media. Love the content 🎉🎉❤❤
Glad the videos help!
OMG! That pooch is gorgeous! Love your videos.Simple straight to the point. And your shape is a testament to your discipline and knowledge.
Thank you! And Kiwi says thanks too!
You rock! We need to hear the real down and dirty, come to terms, and get on with a real long-term commitment. Hard, yes…but ‘not impossible’, which is actually really great. Just KEEP doing it 💕
YES! And recognizing the hard can often help us plan for it and embrace it to finally push through and see the results we want!
Thank you for pushing back on the pernicious myth that spot-reduction is possible. 🙏
No one believes it anymore, its not a pernicious myth
I'm on Day 104 of my healthier lifestyle routine and this video was exactly what I needed to hear. I was feeling stuck, those problem pudgy areas sticking out more and more and I almost convinced myself I needed to go into a less protein, severe calorie difference to get past this hump. I'm so glad this video described that those areas will come off as long as I stay consistent, because I like the routine and foods I'm eating now. Thank you!!!!
KEEP GOING! You've got this!!
I love how you get up in our faces with reality and then break down what we need to do to get results.
Thank you! I'm so glad the information helps!
Thanks for the reminders Cori! I’ve had a goal of more defined abs for a while now and the last few pounds are always the hardest!
They truly are! It's that consistency and precision for longer than we'd like!
I'm trying to squeeze into that 7% of women who actually lose belly fat💪🏻 I'm in my mid-forties. It's been 9 months since I started to change habits, and 7 months since I started working out regularly. I watch your videos (to see your beautiful muscle tone) whenever I need more motivation. I've lost quite a bit of belly fat, but there's still a lot more to shred. I'm starting to see some definition in my stomach, though...well, if I squint hard😅 Hope I can continue this lifestyle forever.
Great job! KEEP IT UP! There will be ups and downs but creating that consistency and giving results time to snowball is key! You've got this! (And thank you!)
@@redefiningstrengthOC thanks you! ❤️🙏🏻
Even for a man on a weight loss journey, this video was extremely helpful! Thank you.
I agree! Still a challenge and one we have to focus on that consistency in habits to achieve!
I very much appreciate your rational and honest approach to fitness.
Thank you!
I am so delighted to have found this resource. I am tired of being gaslit that it isn't that bad, But it kinda is, I am surprised and disappointed in myself that I haven't conquered this and that it bothers me so much. I consider myself a complete person but jeez when you are trying so hard, the scale does not move and pants pinch it is hard to stay the course. I m with you, this lady is rational, pragmatic and gives it to you straight.
Its been 2 years since i work out 3 days per week consistently and i lost weight, i already like my body, i am around 115 lbs but dont care about scales anymore. But that lower belly fat does not freaking go away.
That last stubborn bit can be hard to lose. And if you have your workouts dialed in consistently, it may be a tweak to those macros that makes the difference!
women are meant to have some fat there, to protect the ovaries. theres a reason why its so hard to "get rid of". i dont understand the hype around having such low body fat, fat helps us survive and do things
ovaries are not vital for me anyway. So might as well try harder to lose the fat and stay flat.
@@mivicalNo, no we're NOT, that's just what people tell themselves when they don't want to give up the high carb foods that's keeping that spare tire around their waist 🤔
This is true, thanks for the reminder!!
So glad it helps!
Thank you for this video! You are so true- I see everywhere else shrinking and my stomach is not so I give up because I feel like I’m looking worst than I started! So now I see, I have to keep pushing past what I see. My stomach didn’t grow bigger, it’s just that everything else is shrinking and my stomach will follow suit. I’m going back at it!!!
YES! Often it is that other areas have changed while the one area we want to have changed hasn't! Measurements can be so key to even help us see this. Stay the course!
Love the dogs in between your video isn’t boring and actually helpful thank you 💪🏻
Glad they help! And Kiwi and Sushi say hi!
I don’t know how this came up on my UA-cam algorithm but I’m glad it did! Such fantastic motivation. Thanks for the push I needed to keep on going, especially here in our Aussie winter. X
So glad it helped! Stay warm!
Thank you for the reminder that reaching this goal is in fact hard work!
Glad it helps! I think we all need that reminder at times to help ourselves keep going when it feels HARD!
I needed to hear this today. I've been going hard with everything, and the scale now went up. Thank you for this.
Glad this helped! Keep up that consistency with those habits!
Gave up my scale for a measuring tape early in my fitness journey, best thing I ever did!
You always shows up in my day when I needed the most. I literally had a thought my belly fat is not moving and I look worse. Then you came along and I shake my self judgement. ❤❤
So glad it helped beastette! The process is slow and recognizing the ways we are seeing results to help ourselves stay consistent is key!
Right on time cuz I really didn’t want to workout today Thanks for the push 🙌
You've got this! Often the workouts we don't want to do feel the best!
Bless you for the tough love!
Thank you! These are things people need to hear about fitness. I appreciate how you presented it, as an informative and optimistic way, grounded in being realistic, but without guilt tripping
I'm so glad it helped! I like to own the hard we will encounter so we can plan for it and see results snowball :-)
This was the most helpful video I’ve watched on this topic! Thank you!!
Thank you! So glad it helped!
Your info looks great. More directed to younger ppl like you. What abt like me: 60's, menopausal, loss of muscle.
They are also all directed at people that eat meat. It’s very difficult to get a bunch of protein in if you’re a vegetarian without having an ungodly amount of carbs every day I feel stuck.
Im 60 years old, a vegetarian and fairly easily average 90 to 100 protein grams a day. On top of meal planning, protein shakes, adding cottage cheese and hemp seeds inti meals provides me those last 40 grams. Im a progressive weight lifting gym rat...it is not as hard as you might think.@@4lb280
I have clients in menopause that have achieved their leanest, strongest bodies ever. And it is through a focus on macros and strength work. While we may first focus on building muscle without gaining fat, to even restore metabolic health, it is fully possible. Just takes longer than we'd like!
@4lb280 - not in the slightest. I have lots of clients that are plant-based. I even have videos specifically for them - ua-cam.com/users/shortsuI8Yxz3UNKY
I’m 67 and did IF for over a year. I didn’t lose or gain weight. I started going to a nutritionist and she said I wasn’t eating enough and that IF was slowing down my metabolism. She wants me to eat more protein and 3 meals a day. I started this 3 months ago and I have actually gained weight and inches. I exercise and do free weights 5x a week. It’s the heaviest I’ve ever been. I don’t know who to believe!
I'm glad i found this video. I've been consistent for over a month and feel exactly what you stated. Paper towel effect is real!
HECK YES it is!
Oh I really liked the last part. I can tell I'm hitting a wall. Didnt even consider that I could PLAN a week or two to pause workout/dieting. Usually I go until I break and stop caring, so a mental reset like this is way healthier for me
YES! Planning that little break often helps us stay more consistent overall and does proactively allow us to recharge so we don't break!
Judgmental society doesn't help fitness progress, but I hear over praising hurts too .. challenges are tough and over praising can hurt a person giving steady effort over time.
Always a balance we must strike between finding positives and celebrating wins but also owning the negative and struggles to prepare for them. It's key we build that self awareness and take time to reflect to learn the balance we need personally.
@@redefiningstrengthOC Nicely said ..thank you.
This is the second video I’ve watched from this channel and I watched both until the end. I love how there’s a cute dog after the video. Thank you 🤍
Hope they've helped! And Kiwi and Sushi say thanks!
Exactly the same here!
Seriously, the video is exactly what I needed to keep on going with my workout routine. I'm a heart patient and still recovering from health conditions, but lesson learnt hard way and I started working out after the angio. Sometimes I feelso sad and want to be healthy as before. This video really made my mind stronger... thank you so much for the inspiration🙏🏻
You've got this! Focus on regressing to progress and meet your body where it is at to move forward!
Love your tshirt! And your content informs me and cracks me up!
Thanks! So glad the videos help!
Hi Corey. It’s HARD!!!
I’m watching this right now *LoL
The last few pounds seem to be the hardest. I feel like I’m stuck… 😢
Thanks for the reminders for me to keep Goinggg! ❤
They ARE the hardest! Because you're pushing a new boundary and you also want to do things in a way to sustain your results and not lose muscle. Stay focused on that consistency!
Thank you for explaining the ab thing. I never understood why I needed to work core if it doesn’t help me flatten my stomach but you convinced me to try and start
Glad the tips help! And I can tell you, even just from a functional standpoint of lifting more and moving better to get more out of other training, core work can also have such a huge impact!
Wow, so many great points here, just what I needed to hear right now. Subscribed! ❤
Welcome to RS! So glad the video helped!
I was having chemotherapy treatments for stage III breast cancer from Dec 23 - April 24.
During that time I was so sick I could barely move.
I have now started exercising and eating again.
But I now only eat organic salads full of veges and berries, organic chicken, and organic eggs. Oh, and organic full fat Bulgarian yougurt.
I dont have enough strength yet to lift or run like i did before cancer, so I walk 15,000 steps per day.
Ive been so surprised at how to the fat is literally melting away. It wasn't even my intention, I just dont want tfe cancer to come back.
Sidenote - I am about 50lbs overweight, so I do have fat to lose. I was just going to worry about that after I get my strength back.
Love that you're controlling what you can control. You're a fighter beastette! Keep on those habits and regress to progress as you even get back to some simple mobility work and bodyweight movements. You've got this!
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you 🩷
I gave up on my exercise and diet after losing 80 lbs. It took me a year of working hard everyday to be able to do one single push up! I was able to do 180 push ups and 250 squats a day for 8 months straight. I got to my goal weight I worked so hard and I was so disappointed that my body had loose skin in several places, especially since my stomach looked like I was 4 months pregnant due to loose skin. I knew I wouldn't look like I was 20 anymore but I thought I would look better than I did at 37.
I am almost 44 years old woman and I have gained 30 lbs now and I have been trying to be consistent with doing push ups and squats again but not as many as I used to because of joint pain and not trying to be OCD about it, and taking a brisk walks for 30 minutes everyday.
I am trying to remind myself that I need to eat well and exercise for my health and since I have gained weight I feel pain in my joints and my thyroid is out of a normal range, all this was normal when I lost the 80 lbs in the past. for a several months now I have been taking triple strength glucosamine chondroitin tablets and drinking homemade bone broth 3 times a day for the collagen and I have noticed a big difference in my joints.
This time around when I lose the weight I know that I will never look good without clothes on again due to loose skin and not being young anymore, but at least I will be strong and healthy and at the end of the day that is what matters the most. Looks come and go but your health is something you will need and value your entire life.
Thank you for all your advice in this video I appreciate it!
I love that you mentioned your health is something you will need and value you're entire life...because it's true. Hope that you're including that prehab work as well for your aches and pains and then adjusting your diet to really fuel your training. Our diet and proper fueling can even help improve our thyroid health so much as well as training dialed in to match. More isn't always better! Systems need to work together for the best results!
@@redefiningstrengthOCI completely agree with what you said. I am trying to do all the things you mentioned. Thank you for taking the time to reply to me.
Great video- just the push I needed. Thanks 🌻
So glad it helped!
"the love and dedication they've shown this ONE body they have for this life" 🥺 well damn. Didn't know I was gonna cryy 😭
Great video Cori, so true on all counts
Thank you!
Infomercial was awesome. Should “this one WEIRD trick”😂
hehe thanks!
Be consistent, rather than all or nothing. Slow and steady wins the race!
We watch get fit videos (usually of half dressed, gorgeous people) and want instant gratification, with none of the work.
You have to find a routine that fits in with your own life, and stick to it. And appreciate that rest is just as important in building the body of your dreams.
It's true...that consistency and embracing TIME is truly key! You've got to learn to meet yourself where you are at and adjust as your body, needs and goals change!
the funniest part is that when i finally have managed to slim down and get visible six pack of abs. atleast me personally was i felt exactly the same, as i did when i was overweight and weighing 200kg. Everyone around me where definetly fascinated by how i look... but i myself i still saw the exact same person in the mirror.
For me it wasn't actually getting abs that led to changes...it was the journey...not to sound cliche BUT it is in the lifestyle changes and mindset switches and strength we see built to overcome things that truly shape us as we work toward a new goal. But we have to embrace those things to see ourselves in a new way with everything!
What a powerful video. I really needed to hear this today. I am disciplined in so many areas of my life that I just let the nutrition part leak daily. I get enough protein, but the rest is basically whatever. Thank you for this excellent content and presentation! Time to get serious! ❤
You've got this Karen! So glad the video helped!
I still have the thigh and butt master lol….they actually do work the inner thigh and butt. I had the belly one but it was in my way so gave it away.
hehe yes some aren't that bad although they don't magically spot reduce an area and aren't a quick fix...although they can be used to help strengthen.
OMG me too. I kept my blaster but just gave away the roller due to no space - so funny
I really like this entire video; she's very truthful especially toward the end covering process and how self-control can need a break occasionally.
Thank you! Glad it helped!
Great video! I like “what gets measured gets managed”. Your infomercial is hilarious!
hehe thanks! And that's one of my favorite personal reminders!
I needed to hear this today! Thank you!
Chrissy Snow!!! lol. you make me laugh too, cori. too funny.
Your video is a must-watch for everyone. It's filled with valuable insights and powerful messages that can change lives. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world
Thank you! So glad it helps!
Your advice is well intentioned but we also need to embrace our bodies… our curves, belly fat, cellulite. It’s ok to have sone… in fact it’s healthy to have a little… I wish I knew who decided that having a everyone should have 6 pack abs… all women should love their bodies no matter what the size or shape.. most women do not have super lean abs and quite a few of the ones that do don’t love their bodies either!
Totally agree we should love our bodies and selves, flawsomeness and all. And this isn't about that. It isn't about having no fat or even a six pack. It's about knowing why achieving a change in body comp, especially as we push those limits is so hard. And I bring up in the video that part of what builds confidence and such isn't even the goal, but in what we overcome. You should love yourself along the journey, but that doesn't also mean not always wanting to improve and grow. I never want to stop trying to be what I feel is my best, strongest, healthiest, fittest self (in however I choose to define that)...and that means always wanting to improve and learn!
I made a lot of progress in this year of losing body fat , I'm now 112 lb , definitely agree losing weight slowly healthy
But the weird thing is that at 112 lb at 5 ft 5 I still have this last stubborn lingering belly fat, at 112 lb I should be lean right? Well I suppose I would be but this little belly pouch belly fat and the last jiggling fat on my thighs would say NOPE LOL but I don't want to cut any more calories because I don't want to cut nutrition out
I know it's not healthy to rush the process, maybe in the long run I will cut a little bit of calories because I do want to achieve my more than 20 years dream of having a flat tummy because I also want a flat tummy in a healthy body too 🙏🏻
Congrats on making progress already. Although I'll tell you to potentially get the definition you want, you may have to embrace the scale INCREASING. And I wouldn't cut calories but focus on macros as I mentioned, and adjustments there. You may even find that by slowly moving to maintenance and increase calories, you see a bit more muscle built and that definition happen!
@@redefiningstrengthOC currently I eat between 1,900 to 2,050 calories
a day I do want to reverse diet and eat more but I don't want my belly fat to get bigger! It's very strange how my body is leaner from my ribs up
but from the bottom of my ribs down that's where the last body fat lingers
My stomach is for sure is one of my biggest areas and the place where fat goes straight to first, but I do want to slowly increase my calorie intake I just don't want to gain any more body fat I do want muscle though but not more fat, I waited and worked so hard and so patient to get rid of the body fat that I was carrying before I don't want to see it
Come again especially since I'm in my early 40s I'm very terrified of menopause weight gain too
I'm not in menopause but I am very scared of it all the horror stories I've heard of menopause including the body fat gain
I was about to lose my motivation of losing weight because i couldn’t understand why my belly look so much bigger when the rest of my other body area got smaller and i have exercise consistently and been eating right! Now I want to hit the gym harder 😊Thank you for a great video!
So glad it helped! Celebrate the recomp happening and KEEP GOING!
I just love your content. I haven't been able to stick to a health plan longer than a few weeks yet. I get discouraged as soon as the number on the scale refuse to budge or when life happens. But I keep on watching and learning. At the moment my only goal is to incorporate more protein in my diet, as I am in menopause and have osteopenia. Everything in my life is changing- my husband passed away and I am moving house, but I am determined to change my health for the better, one step at a time.
It's hard when we want results...well...yesterday. But I think that's when trying to, each and every day, write down one habit win and celebrate that consistency there as progress, can really pay off and shift our focus. Wanted to share this as well for bone health - redefiningstrength.com/fhp-637-strong-to-the-bone-nutrition-and-bone-health?sl=yc
Wow thankyou I've just started back at gym I'm 5 weeks in seen massive changes already and I'm 59, back after hip replacement 2.5 years ago n now got osteoarthritus of spine, I keep going though, I've never been severely overweight however menopause no gym for nearly 3 years 😢took its toll, thankyou your the only person that makes sense, Big thanku for your knowledge and tips from a grateful uk female ❤
You've got this! Building back is hard. But remember that starting with that prehab work to feel and move better as you even get to walking and make one nutritional change will help you see results snowball. And the more you do, the more you do!
love you ty for this video I've been going to the gym regularly for 2 years now, but I've been stagnating for a while, mostly because I wasn't tracking what I ate
Our diet truly is key to seeing those results snowball! :-)
Hey Corey, this is a great video-like all your videos. Something I would like to learn more about from you is the recovery process. I’ve been consistently strength training about five days a week and then I do a couple 5K runs usually for cardio, or maybe rowing if the weather is crappy. I get a decent amount of sleep, but I never know exactly what else I should be doing for recovery. Do I need to take an entire day off? Anyway, more about recovery would be awesome.
Recovery definitely means a variety of things - even how you fuel. And if you're cycling areas worked and workout intensity, you're already doing some great things to give your body time to rebuild. And a day off doesn't have to mean doing nothing...it could be walks, mobility work...but yes a lower intensity day to rebuild and even allow your mind to relax and not have to push is key! But tracking your workouts to see how you're progressing can help you know if you need more recovery time or even a deload or full recovery week. But definitely a great subject to talk more on!
This was a super fun video Cori! Lol. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
Thank you! :-) Hehe
lol… I had both the thigh master & the ab works in the late 80’s
I’m with you😂
Belly fat is lost in the kitchen,low carb high protein.consistency and discipline,its that simple
I agree our diet is key. But I've found that for many women with their cycle, low carb actually negatively impacts hormonal health and thyroid health. During menopause it can be more helpful as we can become insulin resistant. But that's why I mention the challenges here and tips to focus on key components, especially as you get to that last little bit. 1% tweaks and improvements in all systems working together adds up.
❤ I agree 100%.
Low carb is lie we've all been told. Animal fat is essential for our bodies.
Why work out
@@kentcountymassage9567 Working out ,is the icing on the cake.
Great video. I’ve watched sooo many health & fitness videos and never heard a breakdown like this before. Thank you!
So glad it helped!
That's some necessary tough love right there!👏👏👏
I think owning the hard that we may face with a goal is so key!
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you 🙏
So glad it helps!
Perfect! Exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you 💪🏼🙌🏼
So glad it helped!
I always love a good video that doesn't sell you tons of crap and false hopes. This is the truth you're saying here - good nutrition, good exercise, and quality over quantity. I would add fasting to that equation and you get yourself a very good recipe for a healthy metabolism. Preach!
Those basics are essential. Only because I love nerding out about this I feel the need to say... I honestly would only debate you on the fasting, not because I don't like it (I do and have used it personally based on my specific goals at the time) and I see lots of merit for lots of clients, BUT because one meal timing doesn't work for everyone and you can achieve many of the benefits of fasting in other ways. And for some clients we avoid fasting as it leads to them creating too much restriction or not working with their schedule. All about knowing the options and opportunities in things and then finding what works for us!
@@redefiningstrengthOC totally! :)
I needed to hear this. Thank you
So glad it helped!
soo helpful! soo motivational! 😢thanks a million
Glad it helps! I know it can be hard to hear. But owning the "negative" can really help us move forward and feel empowered to push through the ups and downs!
Ok! I’m going to get started! Thank you!
Yes!!!! I do feel like I look worse! Omg. You just validated my whole life lol. I was 5’1 106 at my smallest and felt ok but still had a belly and lost some of my athlete muscle. So I decided to clean up my diet and lift 4-5x a week- and I can tell I’m getting stronger and areas are changing- but also like my thighs and abs aren’t leaning out. Plus with the added muscle again I feel bigger than ever and ready to quit 😅
Do not quit! That muscle will pay off in recomp and those stubborn areas WILL be the last to change! You're making the changes and seeing results...the ones you want will follow!
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you!!!! I needed your video. It came to me at just the right time 🙏🏻💖 so thank you for that and for the encouraging reply 💖🥰💪🏻
The video I needed today! Thank you
So glad it helped!
Thanks for the inspiration this morning
While I think a quite low body fat percentage might look best, it is probably healthier to have a little more of it. That very skinny look is only normal in teenagers.
I have clients that have abs at 20% and those that get down to 15%. And both can have perfect hormonal balance and energy. Not to mention even higher fat percentages can struggle with hormonal balance...not just those that get "too lean." It really depends on where you store fat, what aesthetic may be right for you and what level of fat you have to achieve it. So make sure to take care of your health and focus on feeling, looking and moving your best :-)
Funny I’ve just seen this, I’m currently trying to lose weight, I broke my ankle last August and I’ve only just recovered, put on lots of weight because of that and menopause. Its been about 5 weeks and it’s coming off so slowly, I’ve lost about 4 pounds, my fiance however has lost a stone, it’s soul destroying for me as we’re doing the same things. I’m really paying more attention to what I eat and I’m on the treadmill an hour a day, very fast walking (I couldn’t run!!). I was feeling a bit defeated this morning but this seeing this video has helped, thank you.
With menopause results can be slower as your navigating hormonal fluctuations constantly. And I think recognizing that is going on is key so we help ourselves stay consistent for longer. But also remember that by losing slowly and staying focused on not rushing the process, you help yourself even build and retain lean muscle which will only make maintaining your results that much easier! KEEP IT UP!
So true that sometimes it feals wors...😅
I have lost 10kg in 10 weeks and i am struggle with belly fat.
After 2 pregnancys now is time for me .
i have embrace this process and i know is a long one , i will not give up on myself i have 15 kg to go, nothing can stop me .
Yes! Keep going with those habits that are moving you forward!
Just what I needed to hear hear! 😊
Thank you just searching workouts and you popped up!
Hope the video helped! Welcome to RS!
Very helpful and encouraging, thank you!!!
The beginning of this video! 😂🤣 I turn 40 this year and I vividly remember those infomercials!!!
Thanks for another great video!
So glad it helps! :-)
At 66, staying healthy is a priority for me over how I look. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, especially doing squats and lifting weights, has helped keep my weight down and definitely made my body smaller. I hardly ever weigh myself, just a quick check now and again.
Love that you're focusing on your health as those habits do also result in the aesthetic results we want! Keep up those daily healthy habits!
I needed to hear this. Thanks, I subscribed.
I'm so glad it helped! Welcome to Redefining Strength :-)