Linda Sun is in a VICIOUS Cycle?!

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • Linda Sun often promotes a message on her channel to encourage self-love, acceptance, and progress, yet it seems that she often contradicts this message with her own feelings throughout her videos. Is Linda actually making progress, or have potentially toxic habits left her stuck in a vicious cycle?
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:13 Linda's transformation
    4:47 Learning to love yourself
    6:33 Heartbreak
    9:00 Linda's vicious cycle?
    10:02 Comment Question of the Week
    11:11 Outro
    Linda Sun is in a VICIOUS Cycle?!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 114

  • @TFNL
    @TFNL  Рік тому +18

    How do you feel about Linda’s content?

    • @whateverfanclub8202
      @whateverfanclub8202 Рік тому +24

      When I watch her videos my mind goes like "wait haven't I seen this before? Haven't I heard this before? Didn't she say that in the last video?" 😕
      Her editing is so unique and pretty pinterest-y perfect but idk... the message after all this time is (of course, a valuable and important one) repetitive and nothing new and so it feels kind of fake. And this feeling is sadly growing much stronger with every video she posts.
      Love from Germany!🌻

    • @ayakassem5467
      @ayakassem5467 Рік тому +14

      Repetitive and boring

    • @hillywood1777
      @hillywood1777 Рік тому +17

      Very emotionally draining. I don't mind her as a person, but I find her videos very hard to watch. Honestly I can't stand watching them. It may sound harsh, but it's too much for me... (sorry Linda)...

    • @flowt_rebounding
      @flowt_rebounding Рік тому +7

      I firmly believe influencers such as Linda help people but just like fitness influencers, they’re selling something…in her case it’s inspirational wellness, recovery, mindset. I’m not saying she’s not being genuine, but there’s an element that lends itself to over dramatization for the sake of entertainment.

    • @leksaszabrylska6577
      @leksaszabrylska6577 Рік тому +2

      ​@@hillywood1777 oh that's such a good wording, I agree. I really like her as a person, but the impression that I'm getting with her videos for like last year or more is nothing but 'emotionally draining'

  • @mayasanaama896
    @mayasanaama896 Рік тому +297

    I think you're right, I used to like her videos but then with every new video she posts, I realized it's literally the same thing over and over. Maybe she saw that this type of videos got her views so she stuck with it?

    • @helenupadhyay8062
      @helenupadhyay8062 Рік тому +6

      Or maybe she is tryi g to milk from her viewer's emotions?

    • @mayasanaama896
      @mayasanaama896 Рік тому +4

      @@helenupadhyay8062 You know, this could be what is going on but I like thinking she is not ill intentioned...

    • @yoonbred
      @yoonbred Рік тому +5

      I think she's said in a qna before that the reason her content is repetitive is bc she thought it's the type of content that her subs want to see which is true :]

    • @minoalymeg
      @minoalymeg Рік тому +3

      i’m pretty sure most of her followers are starting to get tired of the same videos all the time and it doesn’t help anyone, neither us, nor her.

    • @shiroo8715
      @shiroo8715 Рік тому +7

      @@minoalymeg same!! it always felt the same video over and over again and so i just stopped watching cuz it just stopped adding value after a certain point

  • @austinhenshaw2140
    @austinhenshaw2140 Рік тому +132

    Here you've gone again and made me tear up again in a video. As you know from our private conversations, dealing with issues of self-worth and self-hate, depression, and lack of purpose have been ongoing struggles for me this past year or so, yet you always are incredibly insightful when describing your own experiences, and you are correct that while mental health issues may not be an individual's fault, the reality is it is their responsibility, so people owe it to themselves and others to try to improve, not just for themselves, but to enhance the lives of others around them. Unfortunately, I think a lot of mental health content online does more to encourage people to stay stagnant or almost "justify" their behaviors, vs empowering them to make active changes, even if it may be a scary, painful process, yet you take the route of empowerment with those in your life and your audience. I'll always be a broken record on this, but thank you for cultivating strength from your own negative experiences to be a light in the world and educate others, not just in the fitness realm, but mental health as well, two areas you are an utmost expert in. Although hearing about your experiences still saddens me, I am glad you have overcome your darkest times and are still here with us, as my life and the lives of countless others are enhanced by your presence.
    As for Linda herself, I agree, she says a lot of great things, but it is highly questionable if she applies it to herself, hence every video being nearly identical to each other.
    Again, nothing but love breh xoxo

    • @TFNL
      @TFNL  Рік тому +13

      Love you breh and I’m proud to call you a friend ❤️

    • @cutestephie1313
      @cutestephie1313 Рік тому +2

      👏 🤗

    • @evawoodley7773
      @evawoodley7773 Рік тому +5

      These two are friendship GOALS!

    • @whateverfanclub8202
      @whateverfanclub8202 Рік тому +4

      Yes, i agree with you!
      i came up with a thought while reading your comment, i thoughts i would share, hope you dont mind; it's probably nothing new:
      Maybe it would do us good not to justify our behaviours over and over
      but to mindfully question them and ourselves in the most humble and healthy way possible - like a conversation with yourself. Where you ask yourself if the things you are doing are really serving you, what changes would be good, what things we're already good at.
      Embracing changes (not only the obvious ones), or embracing being at one place - the internet alwqys wants to see physical growth, and ONE path being pursued when in reality you'll probably never fully follow a certain path. We will probably turn along the way and "sail where the wind goes" ans sometimes there is no wind.
      And when looking for inspiration, i think we should not compare ourselves to others heard that a million times before) and not absentmindedly copy and paste anither persons life, but actively built our own and maybe only take the very best parts of various people, content creators and ideas around us.
      Sorry for rambling, I just got inspired by your words, actually. Thank you for that! Keepi the mind engaged hehe :')

    • @austinhenshaw2140
      @austinhenshaw2140 Рік тому +3

      @@whateverfanclub8202 No need to apologize for the ramble. I think you are correct, there is value in understanding where certain behaviors or thoughts come from, but not using that as justification. I believe I fell into the trap of following content, some from mental health professionals unfortunately, where behaviors got excused because of "well, it's a trauma response" or whatever, and I was part of an online support forum that fell into the same trap of "we are like this forever and there is no hope, so why bother?". Obviously not very empowering and it was probably having more of a drain on my mental health than I'd like to admit, so I stopped watching that content and don't participate in that group anymore outside of checking on it sometimes out of curiosity (still horrible).
      Self-awareness and asking what content you consume/what behaviors are actively enhancing your life or hindering it, all good, and all things talked about here fortunately. Also just acknowledging what you are good at and actively believing it, not just saying it, all great and positive things, but easier said than done.

  • @fujidenzo_kid4147
    @fujidenzo_kid4147 Рік тому +39

    I like Linda too. I no longer watch her videos regularly but I like to see it every once in awhile. I see it as like Pinterest, I like the visuals, it inspires me. In terms of her message, I filter it and just get bits and pieces that is applicable to me.

    • @valeaves
      @valeaves Рік тому +1

      Haha same here :D

  • @brooketerry8404
    @brooketerry8404 Рік тому +53

    I’m with you my friend. I liked her at first but she’s just not genuine. I think she’s profiting off of other girls EDs at the worst and giving off just bad info at best. It makes me sad. I’m her age and I see so many girls our age or younger looking up to her when she’s not genuine (in my opinion). Love the head piece! Amazing!

  • @maryhamric
    @maryhamric Рік тому +9

    You are so right on how exercise is a privilege. My father contracted polio as a child and was in a wheelchair from the age of 10. He would have killed to be active like me and my brother. Please appreciate your health and your body. Be kind to it and be kind to your soul and mental health. We are told to be Amazing, Wonderful, and All is Possible so that when you don't reach the heights of the heavens, you feel like a failure. The self help achievement complex can be really damaging. Your focus on our purpose, our worth and that we can be kind to ourselves is so freeing. That we can help ourselves in small and big ways. I'm so moved by this video that we helped you out of a dark place. I know what it's like to be in a dark place and so it's very touching to know that we have been able to help you.

  • @CherrySoda9-9
    @CherrySoda9-9 Рік тому +63

    Linda's an interesting one for me. I'm about 10 years older than her, but the first video that I saw was the one where she tested out a bunch of different fitness UA-camr workouts and I actually quite enjoyed that video. That said, her content in the last year or so has changed and it's really just not my thing anymore.
    I think she is a very genuine person who is trying her best to bring positivity into the world, but I really think she is still struggling with her mental health and eating habits way more than she lets on, which is why so many of her recent videos feel the same.
    Overall, I'm sympathetic, because she is so young and I really believe her intentions are good, but I'm truly not sure if her constant up-and-down cycles are good for her viewers. She has a lotttttt of teenagers who watch her stuff and I know how impressionable I was at that age. I wish her all the best, but I think she needs to reevaluate her content and whether making videos is the best thing for her.

    • @fujidenzo_kid4147
      @fujidenzo_kid4147 Рік тому +3

      I feel the same way too. We are from the same age. Curious how you felt when Coach Greg's reaction on her video. I went Momma Bear, Im telling you. I just think she is a really genuine person that could use a little guidance. I felt like a big sister or a mom wanting to defend her.

  • @leksaszabrylska6577
    @leksaszabrylska6577 Рік тому +108

    I really liked Linda's content and I think she has a great personality, I stopped restricting myself and started to enjoy sport because of her, which is a really big thing. I used to never skip a video from her for like a year or so, but I stopped watching her channel at some point because I became really jealous of her, I found that her content stopped being relatable to me when I started having a lot of terrible problems like war. Which if fine. Now I feel a little bit better about my life, but I still find it difficult to watch it because Linda became really triggering for me in another sense. That's because I have similar height and weight to hers, my body of course doesn't look exactly like hers, but it's still pretty close. And I noticed that all of her negative talk about her body started to upset me because I saw myself in her. I fully understand that this is only her thoughts about herself, but still it made me feel worse about how I look, and I ended up more miserable after watching it than I was before. so I don't watch her anymore. I would totally watch Linda again if she filmed more workout challenges or something though, I really enjoyed this type of content when she filmed it

    • @ritikagusain9252
      @ritikagusain9252 Рік тому

      Your feelings are completely understandable ❤️ In the process of sharing her life and progress, Linda does end up sharing the things she felt insecure about and it is very easy to see yourself in those insecurities. Hope you're doing better now ❤️

  • @Moose92411
    @Moose92411 Рік тому +32

    Boy oh boy, where do I even start, Harry? Ultimately, I’m grateful to have been part of the segment of your life that got you back on your feet and moving in the direction that you’re moving right now. I can’t express enough how badly the fitness industry, the social media landscape, and the world need a person like you. We need people who are real, vulnerable, authentic, and positive, and we need them to be vocal and visible. I’m eternally joyful that I’ve gotten to watch and participate in your success.

  • @allison5487
    @allison5487 Рік тому +9

    From your content that finally gave me the knowledge to improve my training to the TFNL discord community, TFNL has had an amazing positive impact on my life. Your story brought tears to my eyes. I appreciate you!

  • @renatastone88
    @renatastone88 Рік тому +10

    Your parting thought is exactly what I’ve been asking myself about her content! Every video is the same video and I wonder if she’s actually growing.

  • @ashb6195
    @ashb6195 Рік тому +7

    Happy Christmas! I’ve already purchased the growth guide and can’t wait to start it in the new year! Thank you Harry, Austin and everyone at TFNL for all of your kindness and hard work, it is greatly appreciated💗

  • @jastychka
    @jastychka Рік тому +7

    Thank you a lot for your words... They are so valuable for me and other people here ❤️(((

  • @sokaarzola
    @sokaarzola Рік тому +4

    Thank you for sharing Harold, love your content

  • @brittanytoretto5287
    @brittanytoretto5287 Рік тому +5

    I have chronic fatigue syndrome and i also have seizures generally once a month which often result in injuries or whiplash and need to take time off or have a fatigue flare and can't get into the gym or need to decrease my weights and i get SO frustrated with myself and feel like im progressing slower then everyone else and like im failing instead of being happy and grateful of what my body can do and what i've accomplished despite these things. Thanks for addressing these issues Harry as always put things into perspective 😊

  • @nicoler4583
    @nicoler4583 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for all you do!!

  • @PocoMuses
    @PocoMuses Рік тому +11

    Harry, just as you feel like you can’t emphasize enough how grateful you are for us, I feel the same about you and your content. Like, oh my gosh. I was in such a slump for forever about my health and fitness, I felt awful about myself. And it was made even worse by the fact that fitness is a HUGE HUGE part of my life. I felt like a piece of me was gone, and I was miserable. I was floundering around fitness influencers, guides, programs, blogs, I just could not figure out what felt right. And then I got recommended your channel, about a blogilates video. I remember the first comment I even left, it was something about going into the video assuming there was gonna just be drama. And then I kept watching, and my heart became so full with the compassion and genuine desire to help others that you have. Then I kept watching, and over time gained SO MUCH knowledge about fitness; not only what I wanted, but finally, where to start!! I can’t convey how huge that was and is for me. Harry, you did that for me. I was able to start and commit to weight loss without hating myself for wanting to do so. Instead it came from a place of love. I was so surprised by how okay I was with calorie tracking. To not stress too much. I’m around 15 lbs down, and I’m feeling more like my best self every day. You truly helped me tremendously to do so. Thank you with all my heart. And as always, this video came at a good time because this week has been a little bit of a slump. But first of all, it’s holiday season! Second and along with that, it’s really okay. And you taught me how to be okay with the non-linear. I’m a recovering perfectionist, so obviously fitness can be influenced by that obsession too. You’ve helped me to trust. And most of all to approach what I do with love and patience. Harry, seriously, I treasure that. You’ve forever impacted the way I approach fitness, but also life. I’m so so so so proud of you, not only for having the bravery to share what you’ve gone through, but also the bravery to continue to live. You are so needed and loved, and once again I can’t say enough how grateful I am to you. Keep going! I’m so ecstatic to dig into the guide- which also came at the perfect time in my fitness journey btw- and to see what else you accomplish! I’m so glad to be part of this wonderful community! ❤️

    • @TFNL
      @TFNL  Рік тому

      Thank you for making my day! I'm proud of you

  • @abhinitadas9474
    @abhinitadas9474 Рік тому +2

    Already going to modify the workout program in the growth guide to adapt it to working out from home but even more excited for the upcoming home workout guide. The growth guide itself is such a masterpiece that I can’t wait to see the future guides 😊

  • @diibiinna
    @diibiinna Рік тому +7

    can't imagine my fitness journey and progress without you. can't express how much i genuinely appreciate you as a human bean, your messages of positivity, your willingness to share your experiences, and all the quality content you put out. thanks for sticking it out with this channel and this community :)

    • @TFNL
      @TFNL  Рік тому +1

      You're the MVP and I hope you know that

  • @patriciawoitalla579
    @patriciawoitalla579 Рік тому +6

    I am gso glad you found happiness again, I for one am thankful for what you do and the help you give us through your channel ❤️ Happy Christmas to you.

  • @waykooks
    @waykooks Рік тому +1

    this one was particularly special thank you :))

  • @curlychapina
    @curlychapina Рік тому +5

    Harry, you are such an amazing person and a light in all our lives. Personally I am thankful for your existence and for the good that you put out into the world. We are the lucky ones to have you!!! Much love from the Netherlands, by this Guatemalan woman who never misses watching a video of yours ❤️ Merry Xmas Harry!!

  • @lucygrice3306
    @lucygrice3306 Рік тому +1

    Another brilliant video. Always love how honest and genuine you are. I hope you have the amazing Christmas you deserve. Top man 🎄💚

  • @gab5804
    @gab5804 Рік тому +1

    I am really glad that I found your chanel!! Thank you:))

  • @amiiiik
    @amiiiik Рік тому +5

    Your point about Linda is exactly why i just cannot believe what she says. ....And most influencers/youtubers bc they just dont seem genuine and/or realistic.
    Thank you always for your awesome videos! I've been enjoying your content for years now.

  • @kimdecker8901
    @kimdecker8901 Рік тому +5

    Harry, I'm so glad I found you this year! Happy Xmas to you, sir!

  • @sadsters2455
    @sadsters2455 Рік тому +3

    This is a great video. My brother has chronic fatigue syndrome so I know exactly what you are talking about. I would love to hear more from you about your friend and how he was able to get better and deal with his CFS. I would do anything to be able to see my brother be able to live a normal life again. It really puts things into perspective

  • @Ghostsaretooreal
    @Ghostsaretooreal Рік тому +1

    I appreciate so much what you said about the privilege of training-I also had a friend who got M.E./ chronic fatigue just before uni and it’s taken him years to bounce back-he wouldn’t have been able to walk down the street without getting out of breath. I cherish my body for allowing me the joy of being able to go the the gym and train-I started this from a POV of wanting certain body changes, but now I wouldn’t want to live without the way it makes me feel 👍

  • @anahifan100percent
    @anahifan100percent Рік тому +11

    I also think sometimes when we are in a situation we don’t realize how bad or good it is so it could be partly she has made progress but then realizes it’s not as much as she thought. Also views lol

  • @biancasadventure
    @biancasadventure Рік тому +2

    Harry I’ve been staying off YT lately (besides making my content) bc I just don’t have energy for anything. This year has been probably the toughest I’ve had in a while. The death of my grandma is still something I’m struggling w. I just wanted to say thank you, your content never fails to make me feel better and just thank you for truly supporting me. I know we have this weird parasocial relationship but I like to think of you as a friend.
    Your channel has helped so many ppl and just never forget that kid

  • @lavaalive
    @lavaalive Рік тому +12

    I don't watch Linda myself but have seen a few youtubers that I follow react to her content and it has occurred to me numerous times that each video seems the same. I thought it was because I missed in between videos for context but now I guess its just her style 😅

  • @lilasiansquat4526
    @lilasiansquat4526 Рік тому +12

    I miss her old content, when it was more about her trying new things, showcasing how she spends time with her family and just giving small updates of how she’s doing. As an Asian American, I used to relate to her more vlog-style content because i felt represented. Now she’s gotten too preachy and repetitive for my taste. Her videography has been orchestrated to be aesthetically pleasing to the point where it’s looking too unrealistic for the average joe, or she would purposefully film herself crying and then inserts those clips in her videos.
    But I don’t think I am the intended audience anymore.
    I think she’s trying to reach out to those who are vulnerable and struggling. she probably thinks they need that repetition as a reminder whenever they feel down. I believe she tries to be relatable to certain people by saying “I’m always struggling but I’ve made progress” in hopes that they feel motivated to be kinder to themselves.
    Additionally, im all for sponsored content, but I dislike how she naturally she embeds her ads in her videos. It makes her content seem less genuine, like it was all for that ad. For example, she might talk about her body dysmorphia, and how she’s feeling less confident because her stomach bloats. but then she transitions into advertising about multivitamin gummies that supposedly improves bloating. I’d much rather have her sort of abruptly insert her ads instead because then it wouldn’t feel sneaky or like I was tricked, if that makes sense.
    I just wish she was more authentically herself. I think the Greg video scarred her to the point where she’s too afraid to show that side of herself anymore. Or maybe she’s grown up and doesn’t want to just be the relatable girl anymore. She has good intentions and she’s done more good than harm. But I don’t like seeing how orchestrated everything she shows is, how aesthetically pleasing all her food is, how perfect and saturated in color her life seems to be. I could be just jealous, but seeing all of that perfection can make me doubt how wonderful my own life is despite its bumps and bruises. For those reasons, I stopped following her.

  • @brightknight1965
    @brightknight1965 Рік тому +1

    I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for being you

    • @TFNL
      @TFNL  Рік тому +2

      Thank you!

  • @leahrickards3639
    @leahrickards3639 Рік тому +14

    She certainly seems stuck and I'm assuming she isn't so cynical that this is intentional. I think many people can relate to these thoughts and feelings but I'm not sure this lack of growth and rumination is at all helpful, setbacks are real but this is just a cycle. I hope she finds a way to develop.

  • @irinkeplin4869
    @irinkeplin4869 Рік тому +20

    Omg 😢 I heard you mentioning that you struggled with your mental health, but I wouldn’t imagine it was that bad. It’s great to see that you’re in a much better place now ❤

  • @theprousteffect9717
    @theprousteffect9717 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your deepest personal struggles with us (especially with you being a man AND a fitness professional). We need to normalize talking about mental health.

  • @jenniferkurtz1252
    @jenniferkurtz1252 Рік тому +7

    i bought your guide and it is fantastic! very thorough and easy to understand. thank you very much! love all your videos!

  • @helenupadhyay8062
    @helenupadhyay8062 Рік тому

    More love and power to you Harry❣️

  • @PurpleHazel
    @PurpleHazel Рік тому +2

    I used to watch her a lot but with time, I started feeling frustrated to see the same issues come back again and again. I do respect her journey though, but I,d LOVE to see her make a real long-lasting evolution

  • @Amyjwashere
    @Amyjwashere Рік тому +17

    I’ve had to stop watching her content. First, she’s really young. It feels weird to be watching younger youtubers (am 37). I only wish her well but she seems really stressed out a lot, and I wonder if vlogging is even fun for her. It should be fun right

  • @earthlinglucy4847
    @earthlinglucy4847 Рік тому

    The thing I always tell myself is, I am the creator of my own reality and I am the main character in my own life story. I get to decide how the chapters play out, nobody else. When I feel like I don't want to maintain any of my healthy habits/routine, I remind myself of the person I want to become and that if I give up, I will be further away from that vision. I always keep it in the forefront of my mind. I also think about the teenage version of myself and how she was crippled with insecurities and anxiety, and suffered trauma. I want that younger version of myself to look up to me now and think oh my god, she is so damn cool and strong. It's a form of inner child healing for me. Sorry for long comment but I am so passionate about this :) lots of love from a new suscriber.

  • @lindakaytalks
    @lindakaytalks Рік тому +1

    And we're always here for you, if you need cheerleaders. Appreciate you and your hard work!

  • @austinhenshaw2140
    @austinhenshaw2140 Рік тому +11

    Man spitting nothing but facts.

  • @triciam4798
    @triciam4798 Рік тому +63

    I hope she will one day just take a step back and realize that her content is really REALLY problematic…

    • @Amyjwashere
      @Amyjwashere Рік тому +8

      I think she will eventually, but is too young to really realize atm

  • @222_______________78
    @222_______________78 Рік тому +12

    I kinda disagree, just because we saw like 2 years of her life doesn't automatically mean she's stuck already. Remember, she was so strict that she had to be hospitalized and lost her hair at 10 or 11 years old As someone who came from a toxic strict lifestyle during my teenage years, my first toxic behavior as far as I can remember became apparent at age 15. I'm already 29 and I'm still learning and recovering. People like Linda and me are I believe what the people call "A-Type" and we can be brutal to ourselves as HELL. What the girl went through isn't easy at all as compared to other people here I assume. So what I noticed happened to me was, once I overcame (or thought I did) my eating disorder, I started to eat and do whatever I wanted. I workout here and there because of the my strict self would emerge inside of me from time to time, well exactly what Linda looks like right now. I don't know shit but speaking merely from personal experience, it feels like a rebound reaction from years of restricting myself from my early years. And how old is she right now? At some point in my time I went through 2 years of toxic relationship and it took me 5 years to COMPLETELY recover. While I understand it is important to go thru discomfort to grow, the girl is still YOUNG and is still in recovery and I believe it is unfair to question her progress at this point in time. Comparing my 20? 21 year old to her, she is pretty awesome.

    • @anaablove431
      @anaablove431 Рік тому +5

      I think the problem is not that Linda's a bad person, or that she should be "more recovered" or anything like that -- but that, yes, she's still in the process (despite every other video claiming she's figured it out) AND she has a very large impressionable audience. What do you mean a new positive mindset didn't erase all my disordered eating tendencies in a month like it did for Linda? *3 months later, new video* Oh it didn't? No wonder I've been failing so hard... --> it's so easy to get unreasonable idea' of what recovery should look when it's being shown by someone recovering in real time

    • @meyanimations9479
      @meyanimations9479 Рік тому

      @@anaablove431 I don't know much about life but I think that's how life works. You think you finished something but honey you're only getting started and she does say that (mby not in every video but she did mention it)

  • @elinanikolopoulou1769
    @elinanikolopoulou1769 Рік тому +6

    It’s true that literally every video she makes is the same: approx 20-25 minutes long, random clips from foods and her fam, and a „deep“ voice over. Since watching one of her videos, I haven’t been able to watch another WHOLE video of hers. I get bored of listening to the same things

  • @brightknight1965
    @brightknight1965 Рік тому +1

    Question for comment question of the week: do I need to replace my resistance bands every year? When I google it that is what I see but I don’t want to be wasteful or spend money unnecessarily. Thank you!

    • @TFNL
      @TFNL  Рік тому +2

      Only if they’re broken! :)

  • @natalieschafer1634
    @natalieschafer1634 Рік тому +8

    I really find myself struggling when you make these videos about Linda as both of you have helped me so so much in my own journey. I do understand what you're saying, her videos can be repetitive but ultimately I disagree that this repetitiveness is a negative thing.
    I'm now fully recovered from my own ED (have been for the last yearish) but had spent the 5 years prior to that going through the ups and downs of my own ED recovery. I think my journey was very similar to Linda's, sometimes I felt like I was going in circles and not really getting anywhere. It would feel like I've got everything under control one week and then the next I'd have fallen apart, I would end the year in what felt like the same position I'd started.
    I think Linda's very brave for sharing her journey the way she does. During my years of recovery her videos always made me feel like it was okay to be learning the same lessons over and over, to slide backwards to places you thought you'd never go again.
    I think that the videos she creates spread a beautiful message and helps thousands of people. I think it's also okay if they're not helpful/no longer helpful to others. People can pick and choose what's helpful to their own journey.

    • @chantalfortier7355
      @chantalfortier7355 Рік тому +1

      Exactly. Greatly worded. It’s our choice if we decide to watch her videos. She just only trying to steal positivity and honesty. Something most UA-camrs lack.

  • @lilianamariatomaz
    @lilianamariatomaz Рік тому +1

    Yes, she is

  • @claire778
    @claire778 Рік тому +7

    Yup, she really is. And I don't believe it's all that helpful for many of those who follow her.

  • @Kais_Peaches
    @Kais_Peaches Рік тому

    I feel she knows her own feelings contradict her message sometimes, and that's a good thing. We can't all relate to everything.

  • @guineapigtalks
    @guineapigtalks Рік тому

    can you look into leansecrets aka brenda turner? shes back after a few years and shes one of the fitness youtube OGs.

  • @xxxxxxxxx1652
    @xxxxxxxxx1652 Рік тому +3

    i agree, all of her videos are the same. literally. the same. she keeps saying how she's doing so much better now, then in the next video (which are always sponsored) she says "oh, NOW i'm actually doing better...i used to be so bad" and it keeps happening again and again

  • @omnipotentfaces1514
    @omnipotentfaces1514 Рік тому +6

    I see a lot of people calling her ‘problematic’ and I think that’s really a stretch. Ultimately she’s harming herself the most with creating her content. Most of her viewers watch to get a positive reminder or are new and get a refreshing change. It’s very much for beginning recovery and health not long term, and that can be okay as we all need to start somewhere.
    For Linda I think she probably should just stop creating content on eating and fitness to actually long term recover so she’s not hyperfocused on eating and her body all the time.
    If you want real problematics watch Alivia Deandres false positive content or other straight up fitness influencers.

  • @saraeasycooking
    @saraeasycooking Рік тому +1

    I find it weird how her whole message is ° there's more to life than food and the way you look° but literally pays her bills by talking about this topic.
    as someone who struggled with food, i find that watching this type of content really keeps you in the same spot and honestly doesn't help you at all. she knows insecure people, who hate their bodies and feel bad about the extra piece of chocolate that they ate would feel so " safe" simply because they found someone to " comfort them" . ( i know bcuz I was once that person)
    I personally would consider this type of content petty and sustains victim mentality. sure she may say a good thing or two, but the general message is " accept because you were born this way and there's nothing you can do about it".
    seeing her eat insane amounts of desert and snacks, really reminded me of the time i thought I was " healing" my rsp with food. simply eating everything to prove to myself that I don't care abt society, diet culture. which led to me not fixing the root of the problem rather inflaming it
    I also found that all she promotes is eating more, "eat that thing that we all know is bad for you bcuz life is too short" i think that is actually quite harmful.
    again, a portion of the responsibility does fall back on the viewer.

  • @mads4801
    @mads4801 Рік тому

    I’m so sorry about your partner ❤

  • @callieconover8356
    @callieconover8356 Рік тому +2

    she seems sweet and is absolutely a very talented video editor and creator, but watching her videos feels like Groundhog Day and I think she needs a real break from youtube. It's also clear she's not being honest because on one video she'll be eating loads and claiming how good she feels indulging, then a month later claiming she wasn't happy and was emotionally eating etc... each video is very clearly only whatever narrative she wants to craft and it's really starting to not make sense at all when taken holistically. I think maybe she feels way too much pressure to stick to this body positivity/intuitive eating narrative and doesn't want to admit when she's binging or unhappy with her weight in the moment, until she's gone on a cut.

  • @raquelitagarcia1331
    @raquelitagarcia1331 Рік тому

    she is

  • @helena003
    @helena003 Рік тому

    can you PLEASE do a video on Tabitha Farrar???

  • @iAmBeaTLes
    @iAmBeaTLes Рік тому

    All her videos make me wanna go on a diet. I’m so confused.

  • @austinhenshaw2140
    @austinhenshaw2140 Рік тому +3

    Engagement on Engagement.

  • @cbgbstew4072
    @cbgbstew4072 Рік тому

    Another UA-camr to review: Hana Milly. Her video titles are worse than Chloe Ting’s. They’re downright dangerous when they suggest things like, “Recover from covid in 20 days” in addition to other nonsense like a workout to grow one’s bra cup size.

  • @austinhenshaw2140
    @austinhenshaw2140 Рік тому

    Hi.

  • @austinhenshaw2140
    @austinhenshaw2140 Рік тому

    Sir!

  • @ketlintokan939
    @ketlintokan939 19 днів тому

    Aku lebih suka nonton videonya yg lama2

  • @shandacrouch4946
    @shandacrouch4946 Рік тому +2

    She's young so I don't fault her but her content is very repetitive and she never sticks to anything then complains about how she isn't getting results. Have a plan, follow through with it and drop the victim mentality

  • @chantalfortier7355
    @chantalfortier7355 Рік тому +3

    This video has really upset me. Linda is human. She goes through things just like us. The reason she post her ups and down cycle is because it DOES help some people. Helping some people is better then helping none at all. To be able to watch her videos you have to be strong and wise in your thinking. You have to realize that everyone experiences different versions of situations. Everyone handles things differently. She is trying her absolute best.
    Coming from someone who had a severe eating disorder, Linda was my ultimate supporter when I had none. She motivated me each and everyday and now, I am healthy and happy. Although, just like Linda, my recovery is NOT linear. That is life. Life is not a perfect line. Everyone has set backs.
    You should NEVER comment on someone else’s body, eating habits or recovery journey. She is fuelling her body, she is moving her body and she is living life the best she can.
    Leave Linda alone. UA-cam is a place to express yourself and she is doing just that. People can not blame others recovery journey for their lack of confidence.

    • @tessa6685
      @tessa6685 Рік тому

      Thank you for that its the first positive comment about her and I also really like her and enjoy her videos

  • @austinhenshaw2140
    @austinhenshaw2140 Рік тому

    First!

  • @whateverfanclub8202
    @whateverfanclub8202 Рік тому +13

    Ohh myyy i was HOPING you'd cover this video! I saw it and actually watched parts of it but couldn't make it through because of various reasons (mainly because it felt so repetitive), but I will sure as hell watch every second of yours! 🧡 So I'll dive right in, a good cup of tea in hand. Thanks so much for covering this! 🌟
    Oh and btw, i am planning to purchase the guide as a Christmas gift for myself - but only on Christmas day of course, so no peeking. 🌲

  • @rozniatka6510
    @rozniatka6510 Рік тому +1

    Love your content and that you are so genuine