Breaking Barriers! Fitness, Junk Journals & Finding My Best Self

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  • @heathersullivan8494
    @heathersullivan8494 5 годин тому +1

    Wow Barbara! You are doing so great! Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us. It’s such a delight. Have a wonderful day. See you soon. ❤😊

  • @SandysArt-cx5ek
    @SandysArt-cx5ek 4 години тому +1

    Congratulations on your success. I have started back on watching my diet and getting back into a workout routine. I have 20 lbs to lose. Keep going Barbara. My saying is, “if you don’t use it, you will lose it”. I am an older person and don’t want to lose it.😀

  • @rosarieramon1081
    @rosarieramon1081 8 годин тому +3

    Enjoyed your intro to this video... it's wonderful that you have been loyal to yourself in keeping up we your workouts, a long with your meals. 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼You had asked what was a memory I will remember, well, a dear friend lost her battle with cancer. She was a creative dear friend. We would exchange cards throughout the seasons. I missed out on her November and December cards. I will always remember her by looking back at her beautiful cards and treasure them in the years to come. I am honored to have had her as my creative friend 🥰. Thank you for sharing your well-being segment with us.❤

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  7 годин тому +1

      thank you so much and I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear creative friend. How precious you have beautiful cards from her to treasure ❤

    • @rosarieramon1081
      @rosarieramon1081 3 години тому

      @@49dragonflies 💖

  • @Dawn-fz5cu
    @Dawn-fz5cu 5 годин тому +1

    Love this so much!! ❤❤❤ It is very apparent how happy and confident you are! Love it! You should be so proud of yourself! After you inspired me to get going last year, it has become such a passion of mine to become healthier. I love walking and hiking. Although, after seeing your workout I feel I need to switch my attention to weight training. Shedding that extra weight makes moving and working out so much easier and pleasant. I am 1/2 a pound away from my goal weight.🎉 Congrats on persevering through the holidays. I am still trying to get back on track but I'll get there. Thank you for this inspirational video I am ready to try some new things this year. Blessings to you from Texas!💕

  • @machellesnow4214
    @machellesnow4214 4 години тому +2

    Congrats Barbara. You keep going. As a Naturopath I can tell you not all salt is equal. Good mineralized salt such as celtic or Redmond's ancient salt is beneficial to your cellular health. Eating good salt is necessary, however, table salt is stripped and laden with heavy metals. So just switch your salt to one with minerals and have your salt. Their is a difference in salt and how it affects your body and health.

  • @joyjournal6157
    @joyjournal6157 7 годин тому +1

    Okay! You have motivated me, Barbara! This will be the year of nurturing this body of mine. Four years of long Covid and my body has gone to heck. Starting to feel a little bit better. Time to reclaim my body! Thank you for sharing😊

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  7 годин тому +1

      Wonderful! You got this! Baby steps! ❤️

  • @michelejacobs115
    @michelejacobs115 4 години тому +1

    Barbara, you are so organized and your motivation for staying on track is truly noteworthy and inspiring. Plus, I just love your videos!

  • @petralenk
    @petralenk 9 годин тому +1

    Danke für die Einblicke in dein Privatleben , es ist Wahnsinn, was du sportlich alles unternimmst. Bleib gesund dabei und glücklich.
    Was für ein Geschenk wäre es , eure Scabs zu gewinnen, und was für eine idee ! Danke dir und Luise für all eure Inspirationen!

  • @sallyedwards4567
    @sallyedwards4567 5 годин тому +1

    Congrats with your fitness journey you are looking great even your skin in glowing. Now a tip for the glitter glue - I buy the large size and then decant into small 2 inch squeezy bottle with metal tip. I find these don't block up and I just refill from the big bottle when I need it. The fact that they are squeezy means that you can push out the glue if is starts to get a bit thick.

  • @elizabethkeeling-carreau1873
    @elizabethkeeling-carreau1873 46 хвилин тому

    Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring video. You look fabulous and full of light and love. 🤗🇨🇦🤗

  • @emmkaa2099
    @emmkaa2099 2 години тому

    Baby girl, you are simply radiant!! Happy New Year!! Big hugs, MomK 🤗❤️🤗

  • @marjandewith4171
    @marjandewith4171 11 годин тому +2

    You're doing a great job with your health, good for you! I've always been active in sports ever since I was a little girl, with swimming and gymnastics on a higher level, so I never had to worry about not feeling good in my body, or mind, or both, because they are related,of course. There have been times when I was feeling less confident or wasn't that happy with some things healthwise, but never anything serious. And then, about 14 years ago, (after multiple miscarriages which made me doubt my body a little though), I had my son (I was 39) and my body changed. And it made me even more happy! I fed my baby with my body, it kept me strong and healthy during my pregnancy and then my c-section and afterwards during my recovery. I had never realised how truly grateful I should be for my body. It is a work of art really. 😉 I am still active nowadays, I have a job in caregiving, I never ever sit down at work, haha! Although I never would do fitness, I genuinely dislike the fitness centre, I love so many other activities, together with my partner, or my son. We love to swim, we love biking, hiking, dancing, playing tennis, etc. So that's what I do. Anyway, you're doing great, keep it up!

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  11 годин тому

      Thanks so much for sharing your story! Love how active you are! ❤

  • @fleurdeb7803
    @fleurdeb7803 52 хвилини тому

    You did well revamping your lifestyle, Barbara. Congratulations on your progress! I need to make a few changes, too. Happy Junk Journal January! 💖

  • @robinsutton4952
    @robinsutton4952 2 години тому

    I’m very impressed with the journal. Thanks for sharing. I’m getting ready to start listening to Wicked. It’s twenty hours long. I foresee many walks in my future.

  • @claudiacosijns2856
    @claudiacosijns2856 13 годин тому

    So nice to see the fitness and how you prepare your lunch. But your journal I love the most ❤

  • @Caleidoscope55
    @Caleidoscope55 13 годин тому

    Ich finde es so toll, dass du solche Einblicke in dein Privatleben gewährst. Ich schau mir auch immer deine Insta-Storys an, das motiviert richtig, sich zu bewegen. Danke fürs Dabeisein dürfen. ❤

  • @marybethschuiteman484
    @marybethschuiteman484 4 години тому

    You are an inspiration to get moving. Your intro workout is crazy! Good for you.

  • @tiffanynordstrom
    @tiffanynordstrom Годину тому

    Way to go Barbara! You’re doing great!

  • @craftingexperiments-StellaT
    @craftingexperiments-StellaT 8 годин тому

    I really liked this video. I don't know if it's just me, but you sounded more relaxed, not stressed, your voice was calm.....And of course you're right: our body rewards us when we respect it and treat it nicely.
    So, today's lessons are: 1. take care of your body and 2. that bulb pin finally accepted its place and didn't try once to escape this time around. So there you go, junk journaling is good for your mind as well as your body. Two times per day, as doctors around the world recommend.
    I'm really happy for you Barbara. Thanx.💙

  • @Bitsfa
    @Bitsfa 13 годин тому

    Really loved this style of video. I enjoy seeing you daily on IG, but this was a nice look into a day in your life.

  • @kateabis
    @kateabis 6 годин тому

    Congrts in your health journey! Thank you for taking us through your day :-)

  • @JoanneOwens1943
    @JoanneOwens1943 13 годин тому +1

    👏🏻good job 👏🏻🥰

  • @carolmarlatt3834
    @carolmarlatt3834 41 хвилина тому

    Thank you for your inspiration!❤

  • @mariakristinaengen3215
    @mariakristinaengen3215 8 годин тому

    💜 You are so inspiring! Thank you! 💜

  • @pamolds8597
    @pamolds8597 9 годин тому

    Well done on the weight loss. Iove Happy fats too! Lol. Absolutely loved my first Dephemerember so I’m now going back in the years to do those challenges. Thank you for sharing your talents

  • @christelvaneyssen7548
    @christelvaneyssen7548 12 годин тому

    Thank you for sharing your day and some of your personal life with us! You are truely inspirational!❤

  • @MaureenAstrid
    @MaureenAstrid 9 годин тому

    I've said it before, and I will say it again sweetie: I'm so so proud of you 💪🏻😊💪🏻 you are an inspiration in so many ways. 💖

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  8 годин тому +1

      Thank you so much sweetie! Means the world to me! 😍

  • @karengp8263
    @karengp8263 6 годин тому

    I love that you did this! I love seeing your personal growth and confidence!! The Dr put me on the FODMAP diet. It has helped me very much with swelling and inflammation but it’s a weird and very restrictive diet. I have many health issues and am so pleased to have you in my life to help keep it fun!❤

  • @kristinluvsdogs
    @kristinluvsdogs 4 години тому

    I loved seeing your fitness center and watching you cook too! The personal aspect of this video was fun. So proud of your progress and commitment! I have been on my bike five times in the last week. I was getting ready to pick up my fitness again after a way too long break. Seeing your IG videos is helpful! You are glowing and I really like your cute hairdo as well. Mwah! Mwah!🐼🐼

  • @annitimmermans2434
    @annitimmermans2434 10 годин тому

    Barbara, thanks for sharing. Good job, you look amazing!

  • @ThelmaGrace1930
    @ThelmaGrace1930 12 годин тому

    I am very happy for you, and yes, you should be proud of yourself for all of what you have accomplished!

  • @jeannetimme7337
    @jeannetimme7337 12 годин тому

    Lookin' great Barbara (and I love your hair)!! Love seeing you add comments to your humongous journal!

  • @RickieStimbert-sm1wj
    @RickieStimbert-sm1wj 10 годин тому

    Barbara, you have such a healthy glow about you. I love all the choices that are you are making with your diet. My husband and I had to change our diet because of his health. To my amazement, he was able to lose 240 lbs in 1 year. We did very similar things as you are, but our main protein is Seafood. We cut down on salt, grew an organic vegetable garden and fermented sauerkraut. I lost 45 lb myself. We both are amazed how good we feel in our bodies now. Thank you for sharing your fitness program. I hope more of us can reach our goals. I am a junk Journal addict as well. Loving life!q

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  10 годин тому

      WOW! What an amazing story! Very inspiring! Good for you for turning your lives around! 😍

  • @andreameyskens2728
    @andreameyskens2728 12 годин тому

    Nice to share a bit of other passions in your life next to your creative one ❤
    😘😘 aus Belgien 🎉

  • @lotusflowerpassion
    @lotusflowerpassion 12 годин тому

    Congrats dear on your fitness journey way to go enjoy your posts on instagram , and of course love watching your videos on youtube I am always excited when you post and Luisa as you 2 are favorites to watch and you are so inspiring 💖💖💖 love ya

  • @ShannonVecciaHowell
    @ShannonVecciaHowell 12 годин тому

    You look fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your health story. Also, putting comments in your Dephemerember album is a precious idea. I love the sentiment!! Xo

  • @chiagirlmyfatcat896
    @chiagirlmyfatcat896 12 годин тому

    Good job keeping up training. I too kept up my pilate mat workouts and walking. In my younger years: aerobics and weight lifting. I'm 67 now, so I have changed my routines, but have always incorporated fitness daily! That full planner is gorgeous. And I CAN NOT wait to see your decemerember journal flip through!!!😊❤😊BTW, your bestie is so fortunate to have you in her life!

  • @jayneelinor
    @jayneelinor 10 годин тому

    You look wonderful, a picture of health and I love the longer hair as well. You are always appreciated, glad you are taking care of yourself.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  10 годин тому

      aaaaw, thanks so much for your kind words! ❤

  • @odettepeters7493
    @odettepeters7493 13 годин тому

    Very inspiring!

  • @carolm4094
    @carolm4094 7 годин тому

    Congratulations on continuing your fitness and health journey. I’ve had the same problem with my art glitter glue. It was driving me crazy. I took the top off and thoroughly cleaned it. Still not coming out very well. So I decided to add a few drops of distilled water and shook thoroughly. Now it’s coming out just fine. I think it was just getting too thick for some reason. Hope that helps.

  • @theresewallentin2856
    @theresewallentin2856 8 годин тому

    You’re so incredibly inspiring Barbara ⭐️ Thank you for this fun vlog, so interesting to see some of your daily life 😍 You really deserved the break after Dephemerember 🥰

  • @lizaevans999
    @lizaevans999 13 годин тому

    Hi Barbara 👋 you look great and definitely very healthy 🎉 Keep up the good work!

  • @susanjustice7695
    @susanjustice7695 12 годин тому

    Im so happy for you😊 Sticking with your fitness training even after breaking a rib is awesomely strong❤

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  11 годин тому

      thank you! 🙏🏻It was so worth it! 😊

  • @kayeganann5237
    @kayeganann5237 12 годин тому

    You look amazing!!! You should be so proud of yourself!

  • @CherrySignature3
    @CherrySignature3 6 годин тому

    Love it

  • @carriecorbin1502
    @carriecorbin1502 12 годин тому

    You look fabulous, so happy for you. ❤❤

  • @gaynortaylor3840
    @gaynortaylor3840 11 годин тому

    Congratulations on your fitness, Myself and my husband are making 2025 our year of health, we hope to create healthy living habits so it becomes our new way of life. It was great to see how you prepared your lunch. It looked yummy.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  11 годин тому

      Thank you! 🙏🏻I wish you and your hubby all the best for your own health journeys! 🔥💪🏻❤

  • @cathykaden
    @cathykaden 10 годин тому

    Congratulations 🎉 🎆 🎉 10 KG it's a great result 🙏👏👏👏I hope you have more Vlogs in this year.

  • @edie44
    @edie44 12 годин тому

    Great video Barbara. 💖

  • @sherrydennis2419
    @sherrydennis2419 13 годин тому

    I’m so excited for the scraps give away. You both have amazing scraps! The winners will be so lucky.

  • @christisartworld
    @christisartworld 10 годин тому

    Liebe Barbara, herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deinen -17kg - das ist großartig!!! 🎉Du bist so fokussiert und ich finde es bewundernswert, dass du all deine neuen Gewohnheiten so perfekt in deinen Alltag integriert hast. Das ist für mich speziell bei der Ernährung nicht so einfach, weil mein Partner die eher "klassischen" Speisen bevorzugt. Und ich möchte aber auch nicht 2x kochen. Also versuche ich mich an solchen Tagen von Gemüse, Salaten usw. zu ernähren. Ich war bisher auch sehr undiszipliniert, was die Bewegung, Kraftsport usw. angeht, obwohl ich ein kleines Fitnessstudio daheim im Keller habe🙈. Also habe ich mir jetzt Fixtermine in mein Handy eingetragen, jeden 2. Tag, an dem ich mich umziehe, als würde ich auswärts in ein Gym gehen und schnappe meine Wasserflasche und gehe die Treppe hinunter in mein Fitnessstudio. So klappt das im Moment ganz gut.💪
    Der Vlog hat mir richtig, richtig gut gefallen, kannst du gerne öfter machen. Love ❤Christine vom Flughafen 😘

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  10 годин тому

      Danke liebe Christine! ich finde das super, wie du das jetzt machst! Bei mir ist es auch eine absolute Herausforderung wenn mein Mann in Wien ist, da er auch eher klassisch ißt....aber wo ein Wille, da ein Weg! 💪🏻🔥❤

  • @ladymary7146
    @ladymary7146 13 годин тому

    I have been melting half a bar of dark chocolate and adding in some banana chips which i then spread out on kitchen paper till the chocolate has cooled down. I put them in a container and have a small handful as a dessert after my lunch…or as a snack. Obviously the banana chips are carbs and natural sugars (but i only have a small amount daily) and the dark chocolate is just a little bit more palatable this way (for me anyway 😊)

  • @kristinapaustian2094
    @kristinapaustian2094 10 годин тому

    I can’t believe you lost 37 lbs. because you looked great! I also am eating healthier so I love that you are sharing this part of your life as well. I do Tai chi for balance and arthritis prevention which I LOVE!🥰

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  10 годин тому

      Thank you! oooooh I tried Tai Chi and loved it as well! You go, girl! 😃🔥💪🏻

  • @purplepixie274
    @purplepixie274 9 годин тому

    I don't pretend to know a lot about Wicked, but, without spoiling anything, it's my understanding the original wizard of Oz is another part of that story. That's why there's more films 😅. I only went for my daughter, didn't think I'd like it, but I loved it

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  8 годин тому

      Thanks for letting me know. Happy you enjoyed it 😊

  • @leslielacko3626
    @leslielacko3626 Годину тому

    I’m inspired by your fitness journey. What are macros?

  • @12barblues
    @12barblues 12 годин тому

    You look amazing!

  • @heather9390
    @heather9390 11 годин тому

    Awesome video!

  • @lisamendoza-rodriguez1968
    @lisamendoza-rodriguez1968 11 годин тому

    Barbara, you look amazing! You are beautiful! ❤❤❤

  • @Handmadebypoo
    @Handmadebypoo 9 годин тому

    Love your workout session you motivated me to start the excercise again...thank you for sharing love from india😊❤

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  8 годин тому

      Yay! You just made my day! You got this! 💪🏼🔥❤️

  • @matildaenlund6679
    @matildaenlund6679 6 годин тому

  • @JunkJournalPR
    @JunkJournalPR 12 годин тому

    Barbara you are my Cilantro sister! I love cilantro too is my "golden splatter" in food. Also long hair looks great in you.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  11 годин тому

      haha thank you, Cilantro sista! ❤😃

  • @retroqueenbeeart
    @retroqueenbeeart 9 годин тому +1

    Over the past three months, my hormones, ACF-1, growth levels, and thyroid function have all been normal. This follows a three-year journey under the care of an endocrinologist, with consultations every three months. Currently, I am managing insulin-dependent diabetes. I feel hesitant to share my medical journey and the weight gain I’ve experienced, but now I know it's time to take action. In the past, Weight Watchers has been helpful for my fitness, and I need to find a solution that works for me. This is my challenge. ❤

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  8 годин тому

      I wish you every success for your health journey! Good for you for tackling it this year! ❤️😊

  • @DarcysMixedMedia
    @DarcysMixedMedia 11 годин тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @BonesAndButtons
    @BonesAndButtons 12 годин тому

    👍👍👍

  • @bellajipsee6507
    @bellajipsee6507 10 годин тому

    I really enjoy looking at your fitness journal. I am also focusing on my health and fitness. Thank you for sharing! I heard using Lite Salt with Potassium Chloride is better for you.I would like to know your trainer's opinion on this. Whoever wins will be a lucky winner of your scraps!

  • @renicebales8098
    @renicebales8098 13 годин тому

    I am listening on Audible to the book that you recommended "Lights Out". 1st of all I am really surprised at your reading this genre of books! It is definitely not for the faint of heart and the reader really needs to Be okay wit ALL the Advanced warnings included. I started listening to it And at 3AM had to force myself to turn it off because I was so hooked And now I am afraid to restart it because I don't think I'll be able to put it down again.

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  11 годин тому

      hahaha I did mention all those warnings. I wasn't so impressed with the 2nd half. I'm curious how you will like it 😊

    • @renicebales8098
      @renicebales8098 11 годин тому

      @@49dragonflies rhe 2nd half of book one or by book two? Have you read the 2nd book?

    • @renicebales8098
      @renicebales8098 11 годин тому

      I just saw that book 2 isn't due out until June.

  • @candicepetri2711
    @candicepetri2711 13 годин тому

    Have you hit your goal weight is it on going ❤

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  11 годин тому

      I have about 4 Kilos to go, I think....😊

  • @elzanneshepperson6729
    @elzanneshepperson6729 5 годин тому

    You look great but to me you always do.

  • @martinaradtke2510
    @martinaradtke2510 13 годин тому

    Ich habe mir bei der Beinpresse den Meniskus gerissen......

  • @MaddieMadMoo1
    @MaddieMadMoo1 13 годин тому

    Hi Barbara. I have enjoyed sharing your fitness and positivity journey on Instagram, I have found it helpful with my own journey and it makes my day more joyful when you reply.
    I am trying to eat as healthy as I can, and do some yoga and an hours walking a day. And I made my step goal by lunchtime again today!

    • @49dragonflies
      @49dragonflies  11 годин тому +1

      You rock! And I love our connection on IG! 😃

  • @lynnmyers1504
    @lynnmyers1504 Годину тому

    Oh honey, you and your well-deserved confidence are on fire!!🔥🫶😁
    I don't know what you had in mind for the zucchini, but have you tried it raw? It doesn't have a strong flavor, so it takes on whatever you put on it, but it adds an interesting texture. Sort of tender/crisp. Very small yellow squash are very similar. A favorite snack of mine is to cut them in long, wedge strips and dip them in ranch. Not the healthiest, I know 🙄. But it's also great cut up in a salad.
    Also, funny how most people either love or hate cilantro and there seem to be very few in between, or at least that has been my experience. That said, I am the one who could take it or leave it 🙋‍♀️lol. Except for in salsa, it's gotta be in salsa. Otherwise 🤷‍♀️ meh 😂

  • @PatWalden
    @PatWalden 5 годин тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @HappilyEllaAfter
    @HappilyEllaAfter 4 години тому

  • @stephanieh7967
    @stephanieh7967 4 години тому

    ❤❤❤