Carla. Your weight loss video regarding your therapy resonated with me so much. I cried and showed my mom and I said look someone who is the same as me and understands my struggle. I’m 24 and I’ve been struggling with my weight since I was a child as well. It was so inspiring to hear your story and how almost exact it is to mine. You have given me hope that I can get through my battle with food. Thank you for making your videos ❤️
Binge watching your videos, starting my journey tomorrow! I'm not overweight, but on the heavier side of the normal BMI, and I want to fit into the clothes when I was lighter. ❤️🌞
I came across your videos searching in UA-cam about walking and just want to say I love your videos, they have been really insightful and inspiring for me as someone who has been obese my whole life. P.s you remind me so much of Amy Lee from evanescence
You helped me start walking one hour a day and to just do it and not worry how fast or how far you got. Just finish a one hour walk. I am 58 and to be honest you lost a whole Me. That is amazing when I see that. This is only day two that I have finished but I finally started putting me first.
☀️☀️. I am currently working my way up to an hour walk. 35 minutes today and 1.2 miles. I use a treadmill ☹️ which I do not like but I would have to drive to a park to get paved paths. My arthritis needs level ground at least until I get stronger.
Hiya Kim,fellow arthritis sufferer here! I also have to use a treadmill to stay on even ground. Just starting my 2nd BodySlims course.At the start of the first course I could only do a ten minute walk,now I can manage the full 60 minutes.
🌞Carla, great list of priorities! All so very true. Mental health will always be number one for me. Therapy has been life changing in my life too. After 2 years of therapy I started my weightloss journey and have lost 70 pounds so far. I never would have been able to without my amazing therapist.
Carla, I nearly have no words. But what I can say is thank you!! I came across your video that was about walking being the only exercise you did to loose weight several months ago. I started that video and watched less than 5 minutes of it. Well yesterday it popped up in my continue watching category last night. Gave it a go and finished watching it. It was shocking to learn, I too was walking incorrectly. Decided I would try to correct my walking this morning at 5:30a. For the first time ever, it didn’t hurt to walk this morning! Excitedly, during my kids nap time, I dug into several other videos. Hope overwhelmed me! In the middle of the day I decided this was my start day! It CANNOT wait. With this being the start, I know there’s a long way to go, lots of healing to be done. But for the first time ever in my 34 years, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, a beacon of hope. As you mentioned, this season is finite, it will not last forever. So again thank you! ❤
Carla, you are the most inspirational person I’ve followed in my life! And trust me I’ve been on this journey for YEARS. No one has resonated with me the way you have, you make me feel I can finally get to where I want and feel good about myself. Thank you so so much for sharing your story and making content. I watch your videos every single day 💗
🌞 I agree wholeheartedly that one should track all their food, even if it's only when starting so you can learn what true portion/serving sizes are. I know it's time-consuming but what I say to that, is it's so worth the time because otherwise, you could be so frustrated as to why the scale isn't going down or very slow weight loss. Too often people over/underestimate what they are actually eating. It's a surefire way to make sure you are truly in a deficit! I am hopeful that I will be at maintenance by the end of spring/early summer and I plan to keep tracking for a long time while I start adding calories back in.
You're always so very helpful and what a great video.A+++ I love to take time to read the Bible, listen to Christian music, and go to church. I walk an hour a day. We definitely do NOT need to feel guilty about taking care of ourselves. Balance is definitely the key. Be kind to others and be kind to ourselves. I stop rewarding myself with food and instead I reward myself when the hot bath, painting my toenails, lighting candles, watching my favorite TV shows, spending time with family, shaving my legs, swimming, and doing ALL the things I love to do when I was a child.
I am a believer too! :) I was praying this morning to the Lord to give me strength to keep on this health journey. ❤ God bless you and keep on keeping on!
☀🌞🌻Hello, I am a new subscriber and I am currently on my weight loss journey again. I completely agree that mental health is so important when you take this challenge on. I had lost 60 lbs. before the pandemic and gained it back during that time. Kudos to you for losing the weight during that difficult time in our global society. Now that I am losing weight again I feel more motivated in other parts of my life. I clean the house more or I will make the appointment to see my personal trainer. I am curious if this happens with others? Do you feel more motivated in other areas of your life during your weight loss journey?☀🌞🌻
Thank you so much and welcome! I absolutely feel completely different in my life, so much more outgoing and happy to do things I would never have done before!
Also, scale weight is not a great indicator of fat loss, if you don't use other tools to track. So if you do strength training you might be losing fat and gaining mucle. Progress pics and measurements are important to include. If not people think they're not making progress because they don't see the scale move. I've lost 10 kg, but I've lost a lot more inches around my waist than what the scale would show in periods where it wasn't budging.
🥰🖤💜❤️ Amazing as always. I'm actually addicted to these videos. I'm currently ploughing through my daughters messy room and my mind is suddenly clear listening to this, love it thank you Carla.
I hate walking too. I have managed to like one exercise, rebounding, but it’s forming the discipline to,get dressed in the morning and go out on the porch to do it that trips me up. I like the idea of thinking of it as prioritizing myself. I’m going to try that. ☀️
I keep using the excuse of not wanting to walk at 5am because its dark and im afraid.. i know i need to do it. i will be fine and it will really move the needle in my weight loss journey. im feeling so sleepy during the day and my back hurts.. thank you for making these videos and helping me see the light.
Hello Carla, new subscriber here ! I contacted bodyslim but all courses r fully booked ! I shall start walking and hope to enroll with bodyslim with their next intake, in April. You r lucky u realized u need to prioritize yr time at such a young age ! Yes because if we do not, we end up BURNT OUT and depressed ! Enjoying yr videos and love yr Irish accent 😊.
I’m so jealous of you, Carla! I lost 6 stones during lockdown (~120lbs/ 60kg) and put back half of this when I returned to the office. I’m starting again but I am so disappointed with myself.
Love this! Since I simplified my process and counted calories I have seen the best consistent results. I don't have an app, but I keep an online log of my daily walks and daily food. It does something for me to see the totals and how close I was to my target. I am a list maker & checker off-er :) LOL So, this type of tracking is good for me because I feel like I have accomplished my goals for the day. And I agree about the mental health part. I got serious about it last year and understanding why I overate has helped me unlearn behaviors that led to obesity. And I know it will help me to 'not' create a new addiction to replace food. I just love you channel!! You just don't know how many people you are helping to find their own way with your honest, transparent videos. Thank you & Happy New Year!!
Been walking 45 mins a day everyday for the last 3 weeks. I feel much better and more energized but the scale has yet to move. It's driving me insane. Might have to drop the carbs again. Lost 50 pounds on keto in 16 months then gained 20 lbs back in the last year. Gonna have to up my water intake and have patience
Hi Carla, I recently found your YT and am really interested in body slims, is there an online option when you've missed (Jan) enrollment? I would like to join before April?? How can I start now? Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey!
Hi Rachel, it's all online only and there are only 3 cycles per year so unfortunately the next one won't be until April. Make sure you sign up to the newsletter so you can get notified of when the booking opens x
I haven’t been on your channel too long & I’ve gone back to a few vlogs & stay current with the new ones but this one is by far my favorite, it totally hits home in areas, thank you so much for sharing🖤
Carla. Your weight loss video regarding your therapy resonated with me so much. I cried and showed my mom and I said look someone who is the same as me and understands my struggle. I’m 24 and I’ve been struggling with my weight since I was a child as well. It was so inspiring to hear your story and how almost exact it is to mine. You have given me hope that I can get through my battle with food. Thank you for making your videos ❤️
I am so so happy that I could have helped you in any way and I send you strength to seek the help you need 🖤
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🌞 I really enjoy your videos, you are such an inspiration to me.
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Binge watching your videos, starting my journey tomorrow! I'm not overweight, but on the heavier side of the normal BMI, and I want to fit into the clothes when I was lighter. ❤️🌞
I came across your videos searching in UA-cam about walking and just want to say I love your videos, they have been really insightful and inspiring for me as someone who has been obese my whole life. P.s you remind me so much of Amy Lee from evanescence
Thanks Maria!! I've never gotten Amy Lee before but I can see it for sure xx
You helped me start walking one hour a day and to just do it and not worry how fast or how far you got. Just finish a one hour walk. I am 58 and to be honest you lost a whole Me. That is amazing when I see that. This is only day two that I have finished but I finally started putting me first.
☀️☀️. I am currently working my way up to an hour walk. 35 minutes today and 1.2 miles. I use a treadmill ☹️ which I do not like but I would have to drive to a park to get paved paths. My arthritis needs level ground at least until I get stronger.
Hiya Kim,fellow arthritis sufferer here! I also have to use a treadmill to stay on even ground. Just starting my 2nd BodySlims course.At the start of the first course I could only do a ten minute walk,now I can manage the full 60 minutes.
It's okay to use a treadmill especially if that helps you to be consistent. Also, mall walking before the stores open may be available close to you.
In the summer/warmer months I walk to and from work. It’s about 4km. It takes me about an hour and a half to 2 hours one way.
🌞 This video gave me some good ideas, thank you
🌞Carla, great list of priorities! All so very true. Mental health will always be number one for me. Therapy has been life changing in my life too. After 2 years of therapy I started my weightloss journey and have lost 70 pounds so far. I never would have been able to without my amazing therapist.
Amazing Gena well done!
Carla, I nearly have no words. But what I can say is thank you!!
I came across your video that was about walking being the only exercise you did to loose weight several months ago. I started that video and watched less than 5 minutes of it. Well yesterday it popped up in my continue watching category last night. Gave it a go and finished watching it. It was shocking to learn, I too was walking incorrectly. Decided I would try to correct my walking this morning at 5:30a. For the first time ever, it didn’t hurt to walk this morning! Excitedly, during my kids nap time, I dug into several other videos.
Hope overwhelmed me! In the middle of the day I decided this was my start day! It CANNOT wait. With this being the start, I know there’s a long way to go, lots of healing to be done. But for the first time ever in my 34 years, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, a beacon of hope. As you mentioned, this season is finite, it will not last forever.
So again thank you! ❤
I cannot tell you how much this message means to me! Thank you so much 🖤🖤🖤
Carla, you are the most inspirational person I’ve followed in my life! And trust me I’ve been on this journey for YEARS. No one has resonated with me the way you have, you make me feel I can finally get to where I want and feel good about myself. Thank you so so much for sharing your story and making content. I watch your videos every single day 💗
You could not be more spot on about prioritizing yourself! I realize this is why I am at the point to loose 65 lbs. Show up for yourself!
🌞 I agree wholeheartedly that one should track all their food, even if it's only when starting so you can learn what true portion/serving sizes are. I know it's time-consuming but what I say to that, is it's so worth the time because otherwise, you could be so frustrated as to why the scale isn't going down or very slow weight loss. Too often people over/underestimate what they are actually eating. It's a surefire way to make sure you are truly in a deficit! I am hopeful that I will be at maintenance by the end of spring/early summer and I plan to keep tracking for a long time while I start adding calories back in.
Completely agree Tiffany, we can be wildly off with guestimates!
You're always so very helpful and what a great video.A+++
I love to take time to read the Bible, listen to Christian music, and go to church.
I walk an hour a day.
We definitely do NOT need to feel guilty about taking care of ourselves. Balance is definitely the key. Be kind to others and be kind to ourselves. I stop rewarding myself with food and instead I reward myself when the hot bath, painting my toenails, lighting candles, watching my favorite TV shows, spending time with family, shaving my legs, swimming, and doing ALL the things I love to do when I was a child.
Than you so much. Great ways to treat and take time for yourself x
I am a believer too! :) I was praying this morning to the Lord to give me strength to keep on this health journey. ❤ God bless you and keep on keeping on!
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Log it as you GOB it!! 😅
☀️thank you!!
As always I feel encouraged and inspired after watching one of your videos. :)
Thank you Michelle x
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☀🌞🌻Hello, I am a new subscriber and I am currently on my weight loss journey again. I completely agree that mental health is so important when you take this challenge on. I had lost 60 lbs. before the pandemic and gained it back during that time. Kudos to you for losing the weight during that difficult time in our global society. Now that I am losing weight again I feel more motivated in other parts of my life. I clean the house more or I will make the appointment to see my personal trainer. I am curious if this happens with others? Do you feel more motivated in other areas of your life during your weight loss journey?☀🌞🌻
Thank you so much and welcome! I absolutely feel completely different in my life, so much more outgoing and happy to do things I would never have done before!
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Also, scale weight is not a great indicator of fat loss, if you don't use other tools to track. So if you do strength training you might be losing fat and gaining mucle. Progress pics and measurements are important to include. If not people think they're not making progress because they don't see the scale move.
I've lost 10 kg, but I've lost a lot more inches around my waist than what the scale would show in periods where it wasn't budging.
Yes!!! Super important to remember!!!!
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Thanks Carla - I'm kicking off on the programme tonight; you're a wonderful inspiration. Keep up the good work :)
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🥰🖤💜❤️ Amazing as always. I'm actually addicted to these videos. I'm currently ploughing through my daughters messy room and my mind is suddenly clear listening to this, love it thank you Carla.
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☀️This was so much good information! Thank you so much for sharing everything that you’ve learned.
☀️ wonderful insights. Thanks for your hard work.
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I really look forward to your videos. They are so practical and motivating!
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Hi from Dublin xx
Hi from Gold River Vancouver Island!! (Born in Victoria!) ❤
Thank you for this. Just wondering what is your daily caloric intake ?
I hate walking too. I have managed to like one exercise, rebounding, but it’s forming the discipline to,get dressed in the morning and go out on the porch to do it that trips me up. I like the idea of thinking of it as prioritizing myself. I’m going to try that. ☀️
🌝Thank you for the wisdom and encouragement
I keep using the excuse of not wanting to walk at 5am because its dark and im afraid.. i know i need to do it. i will be fine and it will really move the needle in my weight loss journey. im feeling so sleepy during the day and my back hurts.. thank you for making these videos and helping me see the light.
Hello Carla, new subscriber here !
I contacted bodyslim but all courses r fully booked !
I shall start walking and hope to enroll with bodyslim with their next intake, in April.
You r lucky u realized u need to prioritize yr time at such a young age ! Yes because if we do not, we end up BURNT OUT and depressed !
Enjoying yr videos and love yr Irish accent 😊.
Thank you so much xx
☀️ Thanks again.
☀️ totally resonate with wasting time online, social media etc 🙈 definitely can't pour from an empty cup...
I’m so jealous of you, Carla! I lost 6 stones during lockdown (~120lbs/ 60kg) and put back half of this when I returned to the office. I’m starting again but I am so disappointed with myself.
Try to be compassionate with yourself, perhaps ask what you think happened or is there anything underlying that's lacking? x
🌞 Great video. Self care isn't selfish 😌
Carla, Your videos are awesome! I am getting so motivated and inspired!
Love this! Since I simplified my process and counted calories I have seen the best consistent results. I don't have an app, but I keep an online log of my daily walks and daily food. It does something for me to see the totals and how close I was to my target. I am a list maker & checker off-er :) LOL So, this type of tracking is good for me because I feel like I have accomplished my goals for the day. And I agree about the mental health part. I got serious about it last year and understanding why I overate has helped me unlearn behaviors that led to obesity. And I know it will help me to 'not' create a new addiction to replace food.
I just love you channel!! You just don't know how many people you are helping to find their own way with your honest, transparent videos. Thank you & Happy New Year!!
Thank you so so much for your lovely comment!!! I am also a big list and checker offer kind of person 😂
Been walking 45 mins a day everyday for the last 3 weeks. I feel much better and more energized but the scale has yet to move. It's driving me insane. Might have to drop the carbs again. Lost 50 pounds on keto in 16 months then gained 20 lbs back in the last year. Gonna have to up my water intake and have patience
Hi Carla, I recently found your YT and am really interested in body slims, is there an online option when you've missed (Jan) enrollment? I would like to join before April?? How can I start now? Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey!
Hi Rachel, it's all online only and there are only 3 cycles per year so unfortunately the next one won't be until April. Make sure you sign up to the newsletter so you can get notified of when the booking opens x
@@HalfofCarlaBoooo, but thank you for the info. Great job on showing up for you and others!!
I haven’t been on your channel too long & I’ve gone back to a few vlogs & stay current with the new ones but this one is by far my favorite, it totally hits home in areas, thank you so much for sharing🖤