Our Struggles with Weight, Body Image & Self Esteem and how we finally turned it around

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  • Welcome back:)
    In todays video I am talking to me good friend Clare Johnston from ‪@thehonestchannel‬ about our past struggles with food and how they affect us to this day
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 169

  • @patriciaquintela899
    @patriciaquintela899 8 місяців тому +25

    I’m feeling so proud of you ladies 🤗. It was so brave to do this video, but so much braver how you turned your life around.❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so very much Patricia!
      xo

    • @thehonestchannel
      @thehonestchannel 8 місяців тому +2

    • @cindysmallwood2695
      @cindysmallwood2695 8 місяців тому +1

      I already loved both of you. TY for sharing your vulnerabilities with all of the honesty we love. You’re both rock stars in my book ❤

  • @jw2714
    @jw2714 8 місяців тому +16

    I had a cold, critical, narcissistic mother. It is difficult to get across how destructive, harmful and toxic it is. It causes zero confidence and self esteem. It is such a relief to hear your story Claudia and that you can come through and find love and happiness. It gives me hope. ❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      I am so very sorry to hear that you too had such a harsh mother! I am sending the biggest hug your way and am here if I can ever help with anything
      xx

    • @maryannkastorff9680
      @maryannkastorff9680 8 місяців тому +3

      Same here. I've found it to be a life long struggle. I think it is difficult for those who didn't experience that kind of parenting from a young age to understand the enormous negative impact it has. Best to you on your journey.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      I am so sorry to hear you are struggling as well Mary
      xo@@maryannkastorff9680

    • @nsanenthembrane
      @nsanenthembrane 8 місяців тому

      I feel ya

    • @jw2714
      @jw2714 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglowsThat’s so kind. Thank you xx

  • @thehonestchannel
    @thehonestchannel 8 місяців тому +13

    So glad we met Claudia ❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +4

      I feel the same way Clare! And thank you for having this conversation with me
      x

  • @GluylaineA
    @GluylaineA 8 місяців тому +9

    Sad to hear 😢 you went through a loveless home. You overcame and became a strong person and you are amazing.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for your lovely comment and for being here
      xx

  • @maggiemay5618
    @maggiemay5618 8 місяців тому +7

    Thank you both…beautiful women..beautiful souls. Love you both

  • @danaconnor8255
    @danaconnor8255 8 місяців тому +8

    What amazing women you are...love you both... I am certain you've helped someone today

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      aww, thank you Dana! I am really happy you are here
      xo

  • @crazybuglady
    @crazybuglady 8 місяців тому +12

    Claudia, your face looks really nice and full now. Keep up with this whatever you're doing. And thank you girls for this video, seems many of us struggle with similar things..

  • @debsallen703
    @debsallen703 8 місяців тому +9

    Two beautiful ladies sharing struggles, thank you so much for being so honest and open! I found this video empowering, and what I have taken from this,is, we are more than enough, and need to be kinder to ourselves ❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Deb, thank you for your lovely comment and for being here. I am really happy to hear that was your takeaway!
      xx

    • @thehonestchannel
      @thehonestchannel 8 місяців тому +2

  • @Wonderfulrottie
    @Wonderfulrottie 8 місяців тому +4

    It is amazing that lanluma has turned yr face to a much younger and healthy looking.
    It really a mitacle.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      thank you
      x

    • @NE_11111
      @NE_11111 8 місяців тому

      Yes! Lanluma was the ticket for you!!! Beautiful!😊

  • @phototristan
    @phototristan 8 місяців тому +3

    Thanks to you both for talking openly about these issues and sharing your personal experiences. I think it's important that these issues are not so stigmatized by society.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comment and for watching
      xo

  • @beyond50skin
    @beyond50skin 8 місяців тому +3

    As someone who struggled with bulimia I appreciate this conversation ❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi gorgeous, I had no idea you had some struggles with this as well
      xx

    • @thehonestchannel
      @thehonestchannel 8 місяців тому

    • @beyond50skin
      @beyond50skin 8 місяців тому

      @thehonestchannel @claudiaglows I hope sharing a bit of my story may help someone else watching. I began to start recovering from my unhealthy relationship & food spirals when I was able to confide in my fiancé/now husband. I was shocked that he wasn’t repulsed & didn’t call off our wedding. I was at my highest weight just before marrying. I was terrified my eating disorder would ruin everything.
      But to my surprise having a loving and understanding partner who supported me without judgement was the beginning of my recovery.
      Now, I the only way I prevent the spirals is never “dieting” or restricting my food intake. I eat what and when I want. If I feel any constraint on what I “should” eat I start to panic again. So I just let my self follow what I call “intuitive eating”. TBH it’s not always what a dietitian would call “healthy” but it prevents the spiral & perseveration on not being allowed to eat a certain food. My biggest challenge now is maintaining a healthy exercise routine. I’m as we all are a work in progress. Thanks again for sharing your stories. It’s helpful to know I’m not alone 😊

  • @kevinhanley6462
    @kevinhanley6462 8 місяців тому +3

    It's great you both have each other to turn to. People can be destructive, so it's important we don't let the influence of others ruin us. Instead, we should thank them for becoming better versions of ourselves. They'll see us improve while they're on the road to self-destruction, experiencing karma.

  • @katherineb9
    @katherineb9 8 місяців тому +8

    im so excited to sit down and watch you, to see you both together talking about this vulnerable and so wide spread issue. I struggled with hyperfagia when i was younger, and it can still rear it's head when i am stressed or sad. Compassion towards myself has helped me and helps me, therapy, reaching out, knowledge and yes eating real food.... Thank you both for your vulnerability ❤❤❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi gorgeous, thank you for sharing a big about your own past and somewhat present struggles with food. I hope you enjoyed this video and I am really looking forward to catching up with you one of these days
      xx

    • @katherineb9
      @katherineb9 8 місяців тому

      it always moved me and hurts my heart to know about your story Claudia.... God so many of us struggle with food and body image, talking about it, breaking the isolation is so key, thank you again for your couragoeous vulnerability. Im here when you have time. Thinking of you often.XXXX @@claudiaglows

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      xoxo

    • @katherineb9
      @katherineb9 8 місяців тому +1

      im still listening to you both.... One thing that helped me break the cycle of hyperfagia is when i would binge instead of judging myself or dissociating, i would say " for now this is the only way i have found to ease my suffering". This way of speaking to myself started to open myself to compassion and break the cycle of binge-guilt-hate- binge...and then i started therapy and gained new ressources and cultivated more self-love. Today when i revisit these dark places it does not last as long because i know the first step is to reach out... anyway so much to share around this subject. Thank you again dear friend ! and thank you to Clare ! . XXXX

    • @KarenO923
      @KarenO923 8 місяців тому

      Great video chat, love Clare & her channel. Must have been so difficult for you ladies growing up, glad to know you both are doing better. ❤

  • @Efrosyni300460
    @Efrosyni300460 8 місяців тому +3

    It takes a lot of courage to open up like this Claudia.. Thank you both for this great content ❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for your kind words and for being here
      xx

  • @avegaval08
    @avegaval08 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this. As the scapegoat child to a narcisistic mother who was also SAd and has lived through, and with, anorexia, bulimia and now BED for over three decades, this hit home. Thank you for making me feel less lonely. Thank you for your bravery in sharing. Much love!

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  7 місяців тому

      I am so sorry to hear about your struggles Ave! You are def. not alone. Sending you a very big hug
      xx

  • @TamarasTimelessBeauty
    @TamarasTimelessBeauty 8 місяців тому

    Thank you both for sharing your stories, experience and knowledge. This is sure to help many people. ❤

  • @maureenkenney1005
    @maureenkenney1005 8 місяців тому +3

    Ladies, thank you so very much for sharing your struggles. I'm sorry you had that to endure this. You are two beautiful young ladies. I'm sure you helped some ladies on this channel. Be well.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching Maureen! I appreciate you
      xo

  • @Phoenixrises89
    @Phoenixrises89 8 місяців тому +3

    THANKYOU ladies… both of you are absolutely amazing!!!
    Breaking the Taboo around eating disorders, enables us to not feel so alone…
    Mine was bulimia and I still have to be mindful, especially around severe stress or emotions, because like you, I get that horrible voice going…
    Thankfully, the more I learn self care and to know “I’m okay with where I’m at and that I’ve overcome a lot from my childhood”…. Actually enables me to feel proud with where I’m at!
    It’s been a long road, but I’m definitely steering my life the way I want it now…
    Very proud of you both showing your vulnerabilities… much LOVE to both of you…❤❤❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi beautiful, I am very proud of you as well!! It is such a difficult thing to overcome, but I know how amazingly well you are taking care of yourself now.
      Sending you a very big hug
      xoxo

    • @thehonestchannel
      @thehonestchannel 8 місяців тому +1

      ❤️

    • @Phoenixrises89
      @Phoenixrises89 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglowsTHANKYOU my lovely… YOU 🫵…have definitely helped me a lot on this journey and I’m very very grateful Claudia 🥰😍💯

  • @SkinObsessedMary
    @SkinObsessedMary 8 місяців тому

    Ladies, I have such admiration for you both - thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Big hugs to you xx

  • @sandrarogolino6456
    @sandrarogolino6456 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you both for sharing your stories. You cannot possibly know how much this helps ❤🙏🏻🥰

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Sandra, thank you so much for watching! I am really glad to hear this is helpful
      x

  • @EnergyFlows2u
    @EnergyFlows2u 8 місяців тому +3

    I also have a narcissistic mother who told me I was a mistake... It's a hard place to start in the world 🙏

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      I am so sorry to hear that Leanne! Yes, it is a very hard place to start in the world, but I am very happy you are here!
      xo

  • @heathergasol569
    @heathergasol569 4 місяці тому

    I was so happy to run across this! My story was so close to yours Claudia as far as my journey with anorexia was about control. It started with a diet I was on. I lost 80 pounds. I found out I was good at dieting. I was out of control in other parts of my life. I became OCD. My relationship was out of control. However, I had the sweetest mother. My heart broke for you hearing about your childhood. But look at you now Claudia. You’re such a loving, kind, caring person. My anorexia just stopped after a while. I did end up in the Hospital critically ill with low sodium which caused seizures. I was in Neuro ICU for 7 days… 4 of those days I don’t remember. I still watch what I eat but I don’t overeat. It’s been 24 years now. Bless you both.🙌🙌🩷🩷

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  4 місяці тому

      Hi Heather, I am so sorry to hear that you too struggled with anorexia! But is is so good to hear that you are well now. It must have been scary to end up in the hospital!
      xx

  • @jeannies4165
    @jeannies4165 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Claudia for sharing so candidly. I so appreciate you. Seems like none of us make it through our formative years unscathed. The critical voice takes over where our parents left off. I am convinced that its because they themselves never had the insight to address their own brokenness they inherited. Stopping that cycle, we can take care of that little girl inside the way we know how now, giving ourselves the loving care and compassion we always needed, but didn't receive. You are so right...food is a multifaceted issue for many of us. I will never give up on getting better with it and will keep learning.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Jeannie, thank you for your thoughtful comment! I so agree, with you, breaking that cycle is where the healing begins.
      xo

  • @pip585
    @pip585 8 місяців тому

    Thank you to you both for speaking out about this as it’s something that isn’t easy to come in public and speak about. I too have struggled for 40 years with bulimia and at times still raises its ugly head. I had some therapy many years ago which helped and I can say with the grace of God and his help I have managed to keep it under control, however it’s something that can easily creep back in if I’m under stress or not in the right frame of mind. Anyone that has gone through eating disorders know exactly what you lady discussed in this video is very real.
    I admire you both tremendously ❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      I am so sorry to hear you struggled for such a long time as well, but am proud of you for getting healthy. Yes, that voice tries to persist, esp in stressful situations, but being aware and resisting it is huge
      Sending a big hug your way
      xx

  • @srezzy1326
    @srezzy1326 8 місяців тому

    Claudia you’re a Badass Warrior! Such inspiration! Such strength, thank you for sharing your history! Heart hugs to both of you, such a huge hurdle with food. ….I cannot fathom it. Just incredible.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      your kind comment made my day (and made me smile), thank you!!
      xo

  • @sueanacker2607
    @sueanacker2607 8 місяців тому +1

    This was very brave of the two of you lovely ladies to open up with vulnerability and for me knowing that I’m not alone in the struggles of my own . God bless you both 💓

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Hi sweet Sue, you are def. not alone! Thank you for your kind comment and please know you can always reach out
      xo

  • @lindascott-burney5734
    @lindascott-burney5734 8 місяців тому

    I am so grateful for you both putting your troubles in such a public space. It’s makes me remember that we all have our hills to climb and there is no such thing as a perfect life whatever the perception may be.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for being here and for your kind words Linda. You are so right, there def. is no such thing as perfection
      xo

  • @lafelixbr
    @lafelixbr 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your store and show your vulnerability! Everybody has some kind of struggle, there is no such a thing as perfect life.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind comment and for watching. I agree, perfect does not exist.
      x

  • @tlmeister6039
    @tlmeister6039 8 місяців тому +3

    I really appreciate both of your channel’s investigating skin, health and wellness so much! HOWEVER, this is one of the most important videos you have both published 🎉🎉🎉 so amazing. Thank you.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind comment and all your love and support Tracey! I’m glad you found this video helpful ❤️

  • @prekspanish844
    @prekspanish844 8 місяців тому +1

    OMG! How vulnerable the tow of you were in this video. Thank you for talking about this!

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for being here ❤️

  • @selenekranz4061
    @selenekranz4061 8 місяців тому

    Amazing conversation. Thank you both for your beautiful spirits and gracious vulnerability. Blessings💕

  • @ΒικτωριαΓιαλυρη
    @ΒικτωριαΓιαλυρη 8 місяців тому +2

    You are both amazing!!! I still remember the fear I felt. I was so hungry. What helped me and still does is prioritizing protein. Love you ❤❤!!!

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Love, I am so glad you got over this struggle as well. Lots of love
      xo

  • @carriespackman762
    @carriespackman762 8 місяців тому

    I grew up in a home with three younger siblings my mother was bipolar and my father was military and gone most of the time at a very young age I ran the house and to quiet the stress I was under I snacked it was a very detrimental coping skill to have I’m now 69 and a healthy weight but when monsters arise it can still be a struggle….thank you so much for this conversation

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      I am sorry to hear you struggled around food as well Carrie. But it sounds like you have done wonderfully, and even though the struggle rises at times of stress, you have the awareness to turn it around. I am proud of you and thank you so much for sharing
      xo

  • @gillianleigh222
    @gillianleigh222 8 місяців тому

    I'm so glad you were able to heal. ❤️🙏❤️ Thank you for sharing. I struggled with bulimia for close to 2 decades. I know all about the voice in your head and not having many relationships. All I could think about was my next binge. Love you!! ❤️❤️

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      I’m very glad you heal as well! Love you too ❤️

  • @faystrachan6440
    @faystrachan6440 7 місяців тому

    Claudia you have a beautiful soul, an almost angelic, ethereal quality. So glad to have you found your channel. You look beautiful

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  7 місяців тому +1

      You are a sweetheart Fay! I am really happy you are here ❤️
      xx

  • @VictoriaDangerfield
    @VictoriaDangerfield 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Claudia & Clare for opening-up and for being so humble.
    I’m sorry for what you both had to go through. You are an example of perseverance and acceptance, which are both essential. Continue to be your beautiful selves and love yourselves unconditionally 😘❤️

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment Victoria!
      xo

    • @VictoriaDangerfield
      @VictoriaDangerfield 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglows Sweet Claudia, it’s not fair you had to go through such hardships during your childhood and adolescence.
      You are a remarkable young, bright, beautiful and creative young lady. Now, you deserve only joy, happiness and lots of true Love in your life. I wish you lots of goodness! 🤗💖

  • @janedobbins6758
    @janedobbins6758 8 місяців тому +2

    Claudia. Thank you for sharing your story. It made me think about my own struggles with food and as it relates with our mindset growing up. Knowing that is very powerful for me. Hoping that this helps me have a better relationship with food and my body. Thank you for tackling this content. ❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Hi Jane, thank you for being here and for sharing a bit about having struggles with food as well. It is such a challenging one and our upbringing has so much to do with it, which makes it even more challenging. Please never hesitate to reach out if you ever feel that I could help
      xx

  • @giedrebey5444
    @giedrebey5444 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your stories, ladies🙏I can absolutely relate . I grew up watching mom always trying some kind of diet. Also very athletic father, which put me in sports at early age 4.- running, skiing , you name it , i did. Grateful for that. What I am not grateful, that his judgement about overweight ppl. I was thin child, but at 14-15, my woman figure started forming, and all I heard at home- watch those hips. In dance class teacher the same- don’t spoil your figure with those hips. So I started be afraid of food, or guilty when I overeat😂. So I always was on some kind of diet, following my moms steps. But also was very fascinated by healthy eating. This big doctor, our neighbors friend, was always vacationing at the same resort, so I , 16 year old, would follow her, to get some knowledge. In 20’s I started attend health camps, where first time I did 21days fasting, on only distilled water. And that’s a dangerous thing to learn, for someone who always seeks perfection. Yes I abused it. I learned that in 2-3 weeks , I can loose 10-15 kg. So I started going back and forward with that. I developed bulimia, in my mid 20’s . The only thing little bit scared me, to stop it, but it worked only for little while, was then the doctor told me, if you continue, this pain in your stomach, become serious disease possible C…., so I stopped for awhile. Came to US. at 29, at 31 became personal trainer , changed eating habits, and it was easy, because SF weather, beach life, and I just stopped doing it. But the fear of gaining some weight always follows me. So I control my portions. It was really easy when I was on raw vegan lifestyle, but I did was loosing a lot of weight, and then my hubby became paraplegic, so I had to stop. Was living in hospitals , and stress, cause me to loose even more weight.but the crazy thing is, I don’t care how much I loose, it doesn’t bother me, but if I gain extra few pounds, it’s the end of the world to me, but I do not force myself to get rid of food. I just lower my calories, or do longer intermittent fasting.. so overall I learned to cope with it, but fear still exist 😳😔Have a blessed day 🙏❤️

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi gorgeous,, thank you for sharing a bit about your past struggles with food. It is so sad that so many of the adults you grew up with did not help you develop a healthy and loving relationship to food and your body.
      I think that little nagging voice will always be with us, but as long as we tell it to shut up and not give into it, we are doing ok. I am really proud of you for coming so far
      Sending a big hug your way

  • @valentina-pg4bj
    @valentina-pg4bj 8 місяців тому +3

    Clare, I used to make myself throw up too after my divorce because I first lost a lot of weight & but then began binge eating. Now I am paying the price because I have a hiatal hernia & need to watch what I eat & how much I eat. It was by the grace of GOD that I got through this binge eating & my own control. GOD is in control!!!! Perfectionism is an anxiety disorder, & we all go through it !

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Valentina, thank you for sharing a bit about your past struggles with food. I’m really sorry to hear that you have developed a hiatal hernia and as a consequence have to watch what you are eating. Sending a big hug your way.
      xx

    • @valentina-pg4bj
      @valentina-pg4bj 8 місяців тому

      Thank you, Claudia, we all have negative thoughts now & then, & like you, we just have to erase them, & say, get thee behind me satan!!! And move on............

    • @thehonestchannel
      @thehonestchannel 8 місяців тому +1

      So sorry you’ve been through such a difficult time Valentina. Thank you for sharing this and I’m glad you got through it ❤️

    • @valentina-pg4bj
      @valentina-pg4bj 8 місяців тому

      Thank you both for your candidness & honesty. We're all broken but we don't have to stay there.♥With GOD all things are possible!!!

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      xx@@valentina-pg4bj

  • @debgilbert3206
    @debgilbert3206 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for introducing us to your friend Claudia. Any friend of yours is now a friend of mine. Also, thank you both for being so open. I'm sure it will help many people who share some of the same experiences. My mother was not loving, very cold, and critical. I remember trying to make myself small like you mentioned. It took me decades to realize it was the way I was parented that caused many of my struggles most surrounding a lack of self-esteem and zero self-worth. Recovery involves a lot of self-talk to rewire your brain and change those automatic defalt pathways. I work at it every day.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Hi Deb, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. I am very sorry to hear that you too grew up with a cold and critical mother. You are right, it takes a lot of work to rewire the brain, and it is something we probably need to do for the rest of our lives. But luckily we have the awareness now and are able to be kinder to ourselves.
      Sending a big hug your way
      xx

  • @adeleelzinga
    @adeleelzinga 8 місяців тому

    Wow your skin looks incredible Claudia 💕

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Adele! The zoom camera is quite forgiving ;)

  • @judysimpson2990
    @judysimpson2990 8 місяців тому

    Thank you both for sharing your personal stories..💜

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for being here Judy
      x

  • @jillwalshsf
    @jillwalshsf 8 місяців тому

    This was an astonishingly vulnerable conversation.... thank you ladies 🙏 Thank you for being REAL and honest and raw about what it is to be human - in all its ugliness and its beauty. In a world full of false illusions on social media and entertainment, and advertisements that tell us we are not good enough without their product, it was really awesome to see content that had a real human connection 💓 Thank you, I'm sure you helped a lot of people feel less alone (including me!)

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for your beautiful comment and for being here Jill!!
      Sending a big hug your way
      xo

  • @rachelteeuws1241
    @rachelteeuws1241 8 місяців тому

    Hugs to you both ❤

  • @herakleiaandreadis1808
    @herakleiaandreadis1808 8 місяців тому

    Thanks both of you for sharing your stories. In the early 80's nobody talked about it and i was feeling like an anomaly . I was in a " healthy eating" fixation not allowed myself sugar from my late teens but when i started the professional dance school the eating disorder exploded.
    Binging one day , fasting for the next three, this vicious cycle conquer my dreams and my health finally. I left school and get myself leukemia at 22. A bone marrow transplant solved that problem and smoking , the eating disorder.. It is so alienating from reality this condition that even in the face of death my thoughts were in my weight and how to control it. I am free from this obsession and the perfectionism that started it but now in my late 50's i know it stole my life . My fertility, my hormonal health, my talent . Of course at the same time now i am happier than ever , full of gratitude for life that feels sweeter every passing year. Thank you again 🙏 i feel your friendship and love and warms my heart 💖

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      I am so sorry to hear that this was such a big part of your life as well! Like you, I wanted to be a professional athlete, and like you I had the talent, but wasted it all because that voice in my head did not let up. So I completely understand that feeling of having lost part of your life, the athletic career just being a very small part of that loss.
      But I am so proud of you for healing! I know that for me, it was one of the hardest things I have done and I can imagine it was the same for you.
      And we are still young and hopefully still have half of lives (maybe more ;)) in front of us.
      Sending a big hug your way
      xx

    • @herakleiaandreadis1808
      @herakleiaandreadis1808 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglows 😄i thought the same ! Thank you Claudia. Your voice is a blessing 🙏

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      xo@@herakleiaandreadis1808

  • @Just-Melanie
    @Just-Melanie 8 місяців тому

    So courageous of you both to do this video! It is an important topic . . . Just another reason you are so loved! ❤❤❤

  • @djdeje5536
    @djdeje5536 8 місяців тому

    Thank you both for this brave discussion, but I’m unclear as to how you “turned it around”, did you just grow up? It’s a control issue, what brought you to release this extreme control over your body? My 38 yo daughter is anorexic (5 years on now, first bout at 17). She’s a pro at this game and her career success affirms it for her-discussing rehab with her is of no use. After years of trying to intercede, now she won’t allow any discussion of her health-for my sanity I’ve had to release myself from her life, listen only when she wants to talk, look for clues that she realizes anorexia will kill her, and pray that the universe has better plans for her. It’s surreal at times, but I cope the best I can knowing everyone has their own soul’s path. 🙏 Thank you again for tackling this, I appreciate you relaying your experiences.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      I am so sorry to hear your daughter is struggling with anorexia. I can only imagine how hard it must be for loved ones to watch.
      As I mentioned, it took me decades. Lots of pieces had to fall into place, therapy, more therapy, leaving my country, meeting the right people as well as the wrong ones to help me heal some more, more therapy, getting older, being so miserable that I just could not longer go on the way I did, getting the tools to react differently to triggers..
      It was not linear and I had many set backs. I think recovery will be different for everyone and I really hope that one day your daughter will be able to recover as well.
      I know that when I was sick, no amount of convincing me that what I was doing was not healthy, not even the fear of possibly dying, motivated me to get healthy. That voice overwrote any reason. Again, I can only imagine how hard this must be on you!
      If I can help with anything, please never hesitate to reach out
      x

  • @suzannehorton3146
    @suzannehorton3146 8 місяців тому +1

    I feel like I didn't have a problem keeping a healthy weight when i was younger and my parents cooked healthy food. but their was times i guess i ate some junk food where i think it was an emotional charged eating...as i approached but in my 50's i find it difficult to keep my weight down....menopausal weight.. thank you for sharing your experiences .. i think alot of people struggle with their weight...I just want to say that in my family, my parents made me feel good about myself .... i think alot of issues come from parents who are extremely judgmental..tell their daughters that their butt is big etc.. terrible...

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Hi Suzanne, thank you for being here. I agree, I think menopause is adding another challenge for many when it comes to weight.
      I am really happy to hear that you felt good about yourself as a result of your upbringing!
      xo

  • @pinielsen9489
    @pinielsen9489 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing! 🙏💕The most sad thing about narc mothers is that it makes us become so hard on ourselves - even selfdestructive… We cannot even trust that we have our own back. And as you both say - it is such a relief the day we finally feel that we are on our own side, that we are our own best friend!
    Have you ever tried Jessica Heslop’s sleep meditation “Inner child healing”? Free here on YT - I think you will like…

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for being here and sharing your thoughts on this. No, I have not tired that, but will def. look up Jessica, thank you for the suggestion
      x

  • @EnergyFlows2u
    @EnergyFlows2u 8 місяців тому

    Brave women to come and share your stories. Love to you both❤

  • @miaash3870
    @miaash3870 8 місяців тому +1

    Sweet lovely Claudia, you look absolutely glowy and beautiful!

  • @nehadmahmoud1
    @nehadmahmoud1 8 місяців тому

    I really love this vidoe and how you r improved youself and how you r succeed now for al aspects of life ,so proud

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your lovely comment and for being here
      xo

  • @vsTantastic
    @vsTantastic 8 місяців тому

    U suffered so much pain at the hands of those who r supposed to be there to protect u + I am so sorry. I thank God for hearing u, under that car. U r one of the most beautiful persons ever. My mom too… nvr showed love, nor hugged or said I love u. And her boyfriend also came aft me + my sister. My mom’s answer, even a week ago was… that he was nvr in her house w/o her being there. U have opened my eyes to a lot ab my disorder. U were just my therapist… u opened my eyes. I can’t wait to explain to my dad, why I was the way I was, bc he always asks me. I thank u for helping us + I hope at least 1 of us can help u the same way. Clare is right… many of us have suffered. I thank u so much for ur bravery in opening up. This was more helpful than u’ll ever know + I’m happy that u 2 have a friend in one another ♡♡
    I am subscribed, I’m just using my other acct… Thank u again, Valerie ♡

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Valerie, I am so very sorry to hear that you had to endure some of the same horrible things! I think if one has not gone through it, it is hard to imagine the scars it leaves behind.
      I am glad that this was helpful and if I can help with anything else, please never hesitate to reach out.
      In the meantime I am sending you a big hug. Thank you for being here and for sharing a big about your own history. I so appreciate you!
      xo

    • @valeriesantos8178
      @valeriesantos8178 8 місяців тому

      Thru ur darkness… was created this beautiful beam of light. It radiates toward all of whom u touch ♥️
      U say ur hubby is special… + I’m sure he is… but I truly hope he realizes, not what a gem u r… but what a rare + most precious gem u r… which shines brightly…
      even through ur orange goggles 🥰.
      Ur words r so sweet + I thank u 🤗

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      xo@@valeriesantos8178

  • @dhannietrueman8288
    @dhannietrueman8288 6 місяців тому

    Great video, thank you!

  • @jillmoore5810
    @jillmoore5810 8 місяців тому

    Thank you both for your honesty. I was anorexic and bulimic and I can so relate to this. ❤❤❤

  • @jolantadabrowska672
    @jolantadabrowska672 2 місяці тому

    The first time I visited the UK I put on about 5kg in two weeks' time. I lived on tea, scones and pastries. I felt hungry all the time.

  • @paulaukena2654
    @paulaukena2654 8 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU 🙏🥰😘😍

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for being here Paula!
      xo

  • @ChristIsKing0919
    @ChristIsKing0919 8 місяців тому +1

    Claudia your neck and under chin are so tight and youthful looking, did you ever have a surgical lift, or is your success just from what things you've shared on your channel?
    Thank you girls for sharing your heart and knowledge.
    Blessings ~❤

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      You are very kind, but I actually just talked in my last video about how "not so good" my neck and chest look. I think it is just the camera quality (zoom camera) in this video that blurs it out a bit
      Thank you for being here
      x

    • @ChristIsKing0919
      @ChristIsKing0919 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglows
      You are so beautiful! 🌻

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      aww, thank you!
      xo@@ChristIsKing0919

    • @MissKrisLoves
      @MissKrisLoves 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglowsI think your neck is beautiful and looks great! I saw that video you mentioned your neck. I think your face looks like a baby's bum! Lol so you can't compare your neck to a miracle face! 🤪 your face is smoother than my daughters lol

  • @cheekymonkeygirl3378
    @cheekymonkeygirl3378 8 місяців тому

    You look fantastic, Beautiful Claudia. 😍Do you think PRF is better than Sculptra for having fuller cheeks? 😢

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      You are very sweet, thank you. I have not tried PRF, but from what I hear it is definitely not better.

    • @cheekymonkeygirl3378
      @cheekymonkeygirl3378 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglows unfortunately, the PRF is not prevalent across the West but PRP is. Can you also do a PRP demo for us? 😍

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      I think PRP is over rated to be honest @@cheekymonkeygirl3378

    • @cheekymonkeygirl3378
      @cheekymonkeygirl3378 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglows Thanks, love. 🍒

  • @miracoli16
    @miracoli16 8 місяців тому

    What have you done with your cheeks? They look great, much fuller than in previous videos.

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому

      Hi, I have actually made some videos on it. You might want to look at my video on.Lanluma

  • @mystikrebel1089
    @mystikrebel1089 8 місяців тому

    Claudia, everytime i come back to check your videos you seem to be looking younger and younger.I can see the cheeks gone more rounder giving that teenage-type look. One of these days im going to come back here and think oh its Claudia's teenage daughter doing the vids till I realise its you lol Hope your move to California goes well...

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      You are too cute! Keep in mind that the zoom camera is quite forgiving as it blurs things out a bit
      Lots of love
      xo

    • @mystikrebel1089
      @mystikrebel1089 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglows That im aware of but i can see the difference also within the facial expressions and movement that its changing

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      xx@@mystikrebel1089

  • @fionaberger503
    @fionaberger503 8 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @infjulio
    @infjulio 8 місяців тому +1

    Your face looks so much more fat and youthful, this is because adipeau?

    • @claudiaglows
      @claudiaglows  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. It’s not from AdipeU but Lanluma. I made a video on it

    • @infjulio
      @infjulio 8 місяців тому

      @@claudiaglows thank you!