Starting to feel real... Last week of teaching Yoga at TRC | Weigh in Wednesday | Half Marathon Ep 8
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- So happy to be sharing this vlog! Definitely made me teary editing this one. I am sure all of these are going to be that way! Grateful for all the adventure we will have. But, goodbyes are rarely easy and this is just the start of it.
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My name is April Lauren, I share bits of my story here on UA-cam, I'm a RYT 200 Yoga Instructor with a background in public relations and communications and my husband is in the Army. Summer of 2020 my weight reached 352.8, miserable and full of fear, I knew I had to change. I couldn't keep crash dieting and failing... cycling. I took a different approach. I decided to figure out what my body needed, what I needed and to take full responsibility for weight and my progress... And thus my weight loss journey began. With patience, kindness and determination, I began. I am halfway to my weight loss goal of losing 200 lbs and have found a passion for fitness and running. And, I'm training for my first half marathon. I look forward to sharing my progress, bits of my story and our adventures. Thank you for encouraging me.
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♡ I do not share my experience to give you a template for what to do or what not to do in life, fitness, food or with weight loss. I share in hopes of inspiring others to start, start working towards a healthier and happier life by taking ownership of where they are and where they are going. Quick fix solutions along with guilt and shame based marketing schemes lie.There is not one right way for everyone, but there is a right way for you and you worth doing the work to figure that out. I encourage all to seek guidance from medical professionals, dietitians, therapy and vetted fitness professional as needed.
Hi, could you share a bit about what you are eating, I noticed you dropped a few ounces in 7 days whilst jogging at least 10 miles in addition to walking the dogs?
you look so different every video. in this one you look slimmer, in the last one your face looked so round. I don‘t get it🙈 was the last one on time?
If you’re still wanting to lose weight (bc I’m not sure that’s the goal at this point) I would imo check out and follow what your sister is doing. Same genetics so might help a lot😊
It’s so great you have other milestones other than weight loss. My kids are almost grown and I’m sick of both dieting and hating my body. So trying to do neither
It's good to see you again, April. I've been thinking about you and hoping you and your husband were okay. I will pray for the both of you. Keep the faith and keep going forward. Stay frosty.
So so grateful for your prayers! Thanks for encouraging me Christine. ❤
Hope the move went well. Could you do a few random short videos about current updates? Also randomly mention videos will behind. It could be very confusing for people that only watch your videos every so often . Not sure if you stopped filming after a certain time. Could there be a time jump from March to current time ?
Have missed you April, so glad you're back. ( haven't missed the baby talk with the pups though - sorry hon but it makes my teeth hurt I hate it so much 🙉)
Hope the move goes well and that you have great adventures in beautiful Hawaii.
I hope you’re settling in well in Hawaii! I’ve been there on vacation and I’m pretty sure I passed you at a crosswalk in Waikiki the other day with one of your pups 😆
I just moved cross country.... So stressful, scary as I left everything I knew ... Good luck on the move!
I hope you get settled, find peace and adventure in your new area. Sending lots of love your way and I’ll be praying for you. Thank you for wishing me luck! ❤️
I can't wait to see your Hawaii content eventually! Visited there on our honeymoon and it was beautiful. Please remember that we are rooting for you, and those who are not, aren't worth your time or energy! ❤
Yes! It's nice to see positive comments. ❤
I’m confused - it’s nearly May and the weigh results were January’s 😊
All of my videos going forward will be posted on a delay. 😊
@@AprilLauren that’s so smart for controlling your privacy and mental health, (assuming, but even so) I love that! Can’t wait to see the next! We missed you.
@Klara wow, that's rude. So any progress is irrelevant if it didn't happen right now for you? This is HER life not yours, you are very wrong to tell her this is irrelevant.
@@FattyMcGee-rb7lb can you link to your vlog?
@Klara 😂 I don’t need you to understand, to validate my choices or to find my story relevant in order to share what and when I choose.
I hope you find and enjoy content you do find relevant. ❤️
Yay! So good to see you! I cannot imagine the work it is taking to move to Hawaii. I hope it’s all going smoothly. I’m looking forward to watching your progress while you are in Hawaii. Please take care and know we are all rooting for you. ❤😊
Thank you so much for your sweet comment for always sharing your light and up lifting me! I am so grateful for you!!! 😍❤️
This video is absolutely irrelevant. We want to know how u are now.
Hello beautiful people, things have kinda sorta almost settled a little for us. It’s been a ride to say the least. I am so ready to share everything we’ve been doing the last few months over coming weeks. ❤
Thanks for watching with me, for encouraging me and I’m so so grateful to those who have kept us in their prayers. ❤
I’m think this will be an amazing May for you and everything going to come together for you and your family! So much love and light!
It’s so funny you posted today, I was just looking for a new video from you last night!😂 Great timing! Happy to hear you’re settling in after your move. Looking forward to hearing more about it and how your training has been going.
We missed you April!! ❤️
@@AbilityToBeAwesome thank you for the positive vibes Krystal! Lots of love !!
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Why is this video so old? Pretty irrelevant!
She could schadule all those videos in their time.
Why do you care?
Why you bothered though sis?!
Lovely to see you again April! I would be so interested to see more about the logistics of your move and especially getting the dogs to your new home. I'm not from the States and know nothing about military life, so that would be so interesting to me 😊
I will definitely share videos about the move and the pups! 😊 Getting the pups here was a process, but it went pretty smooth for us compared to some. Thanks for encouraging me along the way! ❤❤❤
That move can be crazy. A family member was in a different branch of the military. Had the option of Hawaii or early retirement. Just like with April, they found out while he was away, training others. They had to discuss over the phone.
Couple with 2 kids and 1 dog--they were told they could take 1 vehicle over (they had 2, 1 jeep, and 1 motorcycle). The pod with their household items would have had a weight limit. It was going to take 1.5 yrs to get base housing in HI (like April and Rivky, they had purchased their home). They opted for early retirement, after crunching some numbers. Plus, HI was faced with being hit by 2 cyclones for the first time in 40 yrs, that freaked her out.
And if groceries are expensive on the mainland, Hawaii and Alaska are always worse.
I'll bet the walks are beautiful, but the pups are hot!
So good to see you! Hope the move went well and can’t wait to see more soon :)
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I have a weird question: when you set up camera on the trail when you run, you leave it there for the time of your run and then pick it up or you make a footage and then immediately take it with you and set in a different place? either way it looks like a lot of work but the result is great 😊
The behind the scenes is real. Lol.
I've been wondering that for ages too?
Good question! It varies every time, haha. Sometimes I just leave it and circle around, some times I run out and back and sometimes people are with me. However I do it, I usually limit the filming to the warm up/cool down, a distance or period of time. And then I out it up and commit to my run. ❤😊
@@rubyyesenia9255 😅😂
@@AprilLauren Thanks. It sounds like a lot of logistics. Love it ❤️
Sorry I’ve been MIA. Time for me to catch up on all your videos! 😅 Missed you from afar!
Aww, thank you for checking in on me and for encouraging me. You always uplift me and make me feel encouraged. I am grateful! ❤️
Good morning 🎉 Congrats on your runs! That’s awesome 👏 Are you able to keep the same training schedule or will you have to find another trainer in Hawaii? I hope you’re enjoying the new place and making new friends!! Hopefully there’s a yoga studio nearby 🎉 Wishing you all the best!!!
I have the same running coach, she is lovely! ❤️
My son and DIL were in the Army. They went to Bragg then to Germany and got stationed in Hawaii. They had five kids. You will love it there
Not going to even watch this. Too old. Waste of time. GOOD LUCK though. Will resume watching when it's ALL updated.
Video on “delay” is not the same as being MONTHS behind I agree.
Delay for mental health is acceptable. A few weeks, 1 month maybe. But 4 months?
Better that you leave. Good luck to you.
How does she teach yoga at her weight?
Would love to see you on this platform sis?! Really easy to be a mean girl on here isn’t it?! Girl bye!
@Anna-PortlyCat are you ok?
Not sure why this video didn't pop up on my feed before--just watched your latest blog and saw it linked. Hope all is well with your transition to a new community.
WOW, APRIL!!! You have now lost a little over half of the weight! That is so impressive! I have watched you since you did your first kilometer for time, and girl you ROCK! I haven’t watched a clip of yours for maybe six months or so - I tend to watch channels in stints. Big congratulations and kudos to you for your progress. And I see that ypu have put your yoga teaching skills to good use as well! Keep up the good work on your healthy lifestyle ❤❤❤
So hon when is your run? I'm a bit behind. Yes, rest days are a must, I absolutely injured myself by not resting. Also fueling during your half helps tremendously. You are doing amazing 😊
I hope April filmed her half marathon so we can see Hawaii. Maybe we’ll see the race footage and results 3 months after the race ended. 😮
You haven’t missed it, I haven’t shared which race yet for a few reasons. Thank you so so much for encouraging me and for your kindness! Sending lots of love your way. ❤️
@@AprilLauren Share it, when you've done it. Prepare on your own time.
Glad to see you April! Sending you much encouragement during this transition.
Aww, thanks so much Lora!!! 🥰❤️
I’m utterly confused….how is this “new”video 3 months old?
All of my videos will be on a delay.😅😊
@AprilLauren That's a great idea for various reasons, April!
My dad was in the Navy, so I understand the whole saying goodbye and moving around bit. You just get settled and then it’s time to move on. Your running is really coming along! I love that for you! ❤
Yay! It's so lovely to see you doing well! I know what you mean about seeing progress and all its wonderful and varied ways. If only we could be as perceptive with the progress in other areas of our life. Hope all is going well for you!
So true! It’s also hard to see the Forrest through the trees, I think that makes seeing progress tricky at times. Thank you for encouraging me! ❤️
It's good to see any content from you no matter how "up to date" :)
Aww, thanks Sarah!! ❤️
isnt that a slow jog not a run ?
A run is a run, get a grip.
@@Shshehbjfkfkc no actually it's not. And at her size and with her knee problems, she should not be jogging or running at all. She should be in a pool.
Love seeing your videos again!!
Hey Lauren! Love seeing all your progress with the running. You’re inspiring me to sign up for a race. ❤
Hope your move went well!! It can be so stressful, but hopefully you can sit back and relax a bit now 😅
I am so excited to hear how the move went and hope you find the strength to make videos from Hawai as well.
It’s been a wild ride! Can’t wait to share little pieces of it! ❤️
Thank you for your hope. I am grateful for your encouragement!
Good to wake up and see you!😊
The best for you and your husband's new adventures in Hawaii!😊
Thanks so much Kathy! 🥰❤️
When is/was your half marathon race? Was it in North Carolina or Hawaii? What was your overall time? How did it go?
Amazing job!
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Happy to see your gorgeous face
Welcome back!❤
How often do you run?
She explained it in the video, up to 4x a week now, with different lengths.
I had a dog named Chip, he died three years ago. I'd call him "Chippy Chip Chip".
April please share at a pace that brings you peace and disregard weirdos who don’t have boundaries-
Can you share what app you are using for workouts ? ❤️ love you always!!!
Thanks for encouraging me!!! I appreciate you so much!!
I got a running coach. Her IG is @yourfavcupofjho. She is amazing. The app is just what she uses to share the workouts she put together. ❤️
I've missed your energy April! One of the most uplifting things for me is to watch your videos early in the morning with my breakfast. The way that you try to structure your life and to find ways to always do something motivates me to try and get out of the house more to do non weight related things, like taking a knitting class. Glad you're back!
Aww, Taylor that makes me feel so so happy. I am so happy my videos uplift you and encourage you to try new things! Thank you for encouraging me and cheering for me! 🥰❤️
I can't even imagine how hard that is to keep moving especially right after it feels like you were getting settled in so well.
I'm sure Hawaii will be an amazing adventure 😊 my husband only wants to vacation there. We went to Honolulu for our honeymoon in 2018.
I hope you get back to a more regular posting schedule once you get settled in ❤
❤ miss you friend
Great job! Glad your back. Your extremely inspirational.
Thanks Joseph!
Haven’t been on here for a while, you look so different your doing absolutely amazingly well, well done 👍
Still snow on the ground here in MN so can hardly wait for some beautiful HI landscape as you do your runs!!
Good to see you.
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I didnt know you were teaching yoga class??? 🎉 When did that happen😅
I started teaching at TRC in August 2021. 🥰
I just woke up! This is a nice surprise
I also am kind of sad😂 I loved your home. I never really thought about you guys moving and that mean your office, your little garden, and that beautiful kitchen is no more! Thanks for making these videos. Needs more of the pups!
Also it was nice your class let you capture a clip of your last class. I hope you continue to teach when your ready. I was always hoping you do more with your yoga channel. Maybe try that again once your settled?
WE HAVE MISSED YOU! You are looking spectacular and healthy! So, so, so proud of you. YOU BE PROUD OF YOU, TOO! If you ever get discouraged just look at some of the older footage to see how far you've come. Did you ever think you would be JOGGING??? Like the song says, "THE BEST IS YET TO COME...WOULDN'T IT BE FINE!" LUV YA, April Lauren, dear heart.
I love the last of us but I also played the video games ❤.
That’s so cool! When I started I didn’t know it was a video game, but my husband filled me in, haha.
@@AprilLauren lol yeah it’s amazing. I was skeptical about the actress who plays Ellie but she’s doing really well so far.
Love this! And you! Great to see you again! Hope all is going well with you. Love your videos and especially your pups! Keep pushing forward!
New video so happy❤❤❤❤
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So happy you’ve arrived and settled in your new home! Can’t wait to catch up!!
Just so incredible seeing your committment to this health journey. You're really encouraging and inspiring me. Thank you!
Thanks so much for encouraging me! ❤
April I have been following you for a long time. You are such an inspiration to me. You have made so much progress!! My son just resigned for another 5 years and will be going to Hawaii as well within the next few months. I'm heartbroken but so proud of him and excited for him. Do you have an email address where I can I message you? I'm praying for you and your husband and all of our military. Thank him for his service🇺🇲❤🇺🇲
So grateful for your prayers! Thank you! My email is loveaprillauren@gmail.com.
Congratulations to your son! Did he request it? I hope he loves his time here. I look forward to your email! ❤
@@AprilLauren he said they offered Hawaii and he said yes.
OMG, Sweetheart, you look maaaavelous! And happy, which is the key. So many folks lose weight to conform, then hate everything. I am so proud of you. You inspire me to be better. Love to you! ❤
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I’m new here and am happy to have found a non professional athlete, loving real life, training for a half marathon. I have the goal to run a 1/2 in the fall. I’m 45 and my body is ANGRY these days, so we’ll see how it goes, but I’m gonna try! Can I ask what training program you’re following? There’s so many! I apologize if that has been shared somewhere and I missed it. Keep going and don’t listen to any hate! Thank you for your content and your husband’s (and your) service!
I love watching your progress! The idea of doing a 2 mile run, let alone a 7 mile run would be so daunting for me, but knowing that you're able to do it makes me believe that I can too if I start training consistently. I love the way your videos motivate me to try things I otherwise wouldn't 🥰
I am the same way...talking one thing then get distracted by something else
I really love following you and enjoy your videos, but the rude and mean people who follow (stalk?) you really bum me out. My practice is to avoid negative energy. I can stop following, but I wonder if you would consider deleting the rude/mean comments and blocking them from commenting on your videos?
I am grateful for you and that you share your light with me. I think it is incredibly healthy to avoid negative energy. I wish the people who feel negative, put off or angry at my content or choices would simply seek out content that better suites them.
I am struggling to find the right words to respond. I really hate that these comments affect you. I am going to have to think on this for a little bit longer.
@@AprilLauren I think ignoring them is best. They'll get bored, and your community will come down on them.
I can understand how it’s hard to know what to do. I will just try to ignore. It’s like they all sit and just wait for you to post so they can pounce. It’s pretty pathetic really, clearly they have unsatisfying lives so this is how they get their kicks. It’s quite odd.
I missed you April! Hope your move to Hawaii went smoothly. ❤
A lot of these comments don't pass the vibe check. I'm glad you're posting again and honestly a delay in videos shouldn't bother people this much they should just be happy you're posting so we can see your journey and personal growth. But then again people will always find something to complain about.
Hi April! ❤ You are doing so well - I admire your tenacity. I just wanted to offer, if you ever wanted to have some moderators that would go in and block malicious commenters from your comment section, I bet a lot of us would gladly volunteer! I know I would. I'm dead serious. I would love nothing more than to drop-kick some of these evil little m-fers out of your comment section 🥰 . Just let me/us know.
Girl I lost track of your progress for over a year, life got in a way... My GOD you lost so much weight, you're amazing! Good job!