It honestly makes me sad. I personally started my fitness journey not knowing ANYTHING about fitness or how to tell whether an excercise would actually be „worth“ doing or not. So I just feel really grateful for people like you or Natacha Oceane educating us about biomecanics, sustainable and effective exercise methods etc. etc. Thank you. I do not want to know, where I‘d be without people like you and only getting hopelessly mislead by the mass of misinformation out there.
That's the first time I'm watching her content. And to be honest, I find it very triggering, but at least I've been trying to focus on body neutrality to control my anxiety. Thanks for always prioritizing mental health
I do think it’s good that they might get people started on their journey but I hate how the internet is absolutely flooded with this type of BS fitness content that actual good and beneficial content is harder to discover. This kind of content did get me into working out but it took a full 6 years before I found my way into real quality training and nutrition information. Until that point, working out was more of a symptom of my ED and body image issues rather than a healthy lifestyle. Honestly so glad for channels like yours for providing quality information and teaching new things to people just starting out as well as those more experienced.
It’s so nice to hear someone, especially a male, voice an understanding and sympathy for the incessant overload of female body image expectations. I’m so grateful for content like this that breaks the bs down and reminds us it’s a load of trash! More content like this!!
I'm 15, and when I started to workout, I went down a rabbit-hole of these clickbait titles and yes, my mental health did decline SO MUCH. After a while, I was honestly fed up of them because tbh they weren't doing anything. I started to research, and that's when I found your channel!! I've learnt so much about health and fitness, so THANK YOU
As someone who got into fitness because of influencers like these, I can say that their videos really did damage my own self image. I gained more insecurities than before, hearing things like “get rid of hip dips” “fix your shoulders” “slim thighs big butt”. Like geez I just wanted abs when I first started working out not all this shit. I’m glad I’m working out for myself now and doing my own research. I’m in a much happier headspace now. Your videos really helped me realize this so thank you :)
@@Maryam-sr7pb tell me more, I gained total 11 kilos due to my eating disorder andd my butt have increased ( i do have thick body structure recently realised and was suppressing it by over exercising it), thenn I was wondering Why my thighs wre also Have a FAT on them, i wanted fat on my butt only.. mann Its so weird amd frustrating. What I have learnt in these 3 4 yearsbfrom these butt lift etc influencer I'm relearning it again and trying to switch towards more resistance / strength training
Asian here and that comment is spot on. Here in the Philippines, people have such a lot of negative comments about someone's weight.. Even as far as telling someone that they'll be more pretty or handsome if they lose weight. There's also a running joke of "oh wow you gained weight/gotten fat" when two people haven't seen each other for a long time. Slimming pills and teas are a rage here too.
@@duhastbitch I"m from haiti and central America island nations is similar though being thick is in so now they take pills to get bigger and lighter (since food isn't enough/such amount to eat).
@@duhastbitch From the Philippines too! My female relatives always comment about my body, joking around about how I should stop eating extra rice or telling me to reduce my meals in the middle of eating. I know it's coming from a place of concern, but it still hurts how that's all the stuff they say about me. Also noticed those relatives are either over or underweight, they do fad diets, who are they to give me unsolicited dieting advice? 😭 I started lifting some weights, doing taekwondo and improving my flexibility. Despite all that I still get called fat and told to lose weight.
I would've eaten Emi Wong's content up as a teenager like it was going out of style. I hated my body at that time. I believe we're the same age (27) and I've come to love certain aspects of my body, like my hip dips! I didn't realize they were a "problem" until it became trendy to "fix" them. I love em'. I think they make me look athletic. Also, it's very evident you were raised by women 💗♀️ we need more men like you in this world lifting us up and letting us know that we are valuable and capable.
I'm sorry for that, I'm struggling with the same thing too and spending as much time as possible at the gym, long showers/baths and cozy clothes help a lot. Try to get as much sunlight as you can by going on walks for example and vitamin d supplements could help aswell. Take care
Really feeling the winter depression as well, time for some Vit D supplements and more time outside even though it's too cold and too hot at the same time.
I will say as someone who has struggled with ED’s, that Emi’s content and titles are definitely triggering. I have always had larger calves which I hated (still struggle with this but now it’s just more of a dislike rather than hate), and getting fed misinformation like spot reducing calf fat is not only damaging but a HUGE wasted of time!! I wasted my time with some of her silly workouts only to finally learn that a) the only solution to making my calves smaller is by being in a slight calorie deficit long enough to see a change and b) my body will decide where it pulls fat from while in a calorie deficit. In other words, can’t spot reduce fat
Dude, your forehead looks completely in proportion to the rest of your face and nothing is wrong with your skin. Your skin actually looks very clear and healthy
I got into Emi‘s workouts in March 2021, being a 31-year-old totally aware of the clickbait. Never cared about it and just went with my own pace. Worked out for me really great, completely changed my shape, lost lots of body fat and gained visible muscles. I‘m still a fan of hers, doing her workouts daily. I just advice each and every one to never pressure themselves and to not pay attention to those false quick result promises. Do it in your own pace and develop a healthy fun attitude towards moving your body. It will eventually work out. Give yourself a year or two to reach your goals. And take fitness influencers as an example only loosely. You don’t need to look like them. Don’t idolize them.
Well said! I'm the same age and I recently started practicing her workouts. I don't listen to the quick promises. I need help finding good exercises and something I can use as a visual aid so to speak.
Same. I use Emi’s content because I live in a flat that is a converted house so very thin floors and ceilings. Her no jumping exercise programmes worked for me compared to other online routines, which would require either jumping or stomping. I’m in my mid-30s and, like this guy says in the video, I too was aware enough to know Emi didn’t get her body doing the routines that she is filming, but I find them accessible and, accompanied with a healthy diet, cutting out alcohol and increasing the amount I walk daily, I have noticed a change in my weight and body shape
Especially for East Asian groups, skinny, almost an anorexic build is considered beautiful. The more bone you show, the more compliments you’ll get. Look at the kpop female idols and how so many girls idolize the tricep-less arms, the rib cages protruding, the 3 inch thigh gap and caving in stomach. All girl idol groups practically have the same, skinny, doll-like shape. Sadly, these idols get ridiculed when the have a teeny bit more curves. Wendy from Red Velvet was fat shamed into starving herself for the Kpop look
yup, I’m a kpop fan but I HATE how it’s EXPECTED for them to be super thin, I genuinely just want them to be happy and healthy, it’s so sad , I really hope this changes :
Great video! Even tough you say you don´t want to sound negative, it´s hard to be positive when there isn´t anything to be positive about. Mental health is so important and sure, making people move is great - but doing what? Walking on their toes in a square pattern and moving their arms about?
Her workouts seem so ineffective that it almost seems calculated. Honestly, it reduces her videos from "get moving" to "watch me move my perfect body until you hate yourself".
Yes! Thanks, Harry. I first started working out with Emi when I didn't have any idea of things. I'm not saying she caused my ED because no one deserves to have that responsability but the language about body was probably contributing to an already existing problem. I'm still recovering so I'm being more gentle with myself. I'm more a Team Caroline Girvan now tho
Hey there! Fellow Girvanator here, and fellow ED survivor! Wishing you all the best for your recovery, hope you continue to have fun with your fitness journey!
Thank you so much for this! I am a beginner, an overweight person, and having this kind of information is so useful for people like me. Now I am able to look for better options to lose weight and be healthier and not fall for these "easy-way-workout" videos. Again, thank you! 💖
When I use workouts like hers I feel like they’re meant more for people with limited mobility or who were on bed rest. I feel bad for people that believe her workouts actually help problem areas.
Yes, personally I realized this when I watched a video from Linda Sun where she tried workouts from multiple people. Thanks to her, I found Lilly Sabri, and I love Lilly's workouts!
I discovered this channel a few weeks ago, have gone on a massive binge of watching videos, and I've learned SO much about fitness. I've been doing weightless arm workouts for ages (originally taught to me by a fitness instructor at my gym!) and saw no changes at all. After discovering this channel I started lifting weights and have seen progress already which is amazing. Thank you so much for making this content and teaching us about all the bs out there!
i remeber when the collarbone video of emi went out I was struggling with ED and deppression so bad and my thoughts and goals were kinda fucked up at this time and I've done this video everyday for MONTHS while knowing it was toxic and harmful to me I hope one day influencers will stop doing this kind of toxic content and focus on more science based workouts because this kinda content is really damaging Anyways i loved this video and i will, for now on, be your biggest fan!! thank you for your channel and the work your putting in
The chicken thigh tip 😂😂😂 one guy in the gym tried to tell me that we don’t need to eat a lot of protein because our bodies can make proteins using… … brace yourselves… … the nitrogen in the air.
@@ishaqsaleem1627 Plants can't do this lol otherwise we'll be learning in school plant breathe in carbon dioxide and nitrogen during the daytime 😂😂 Plants only intake nitrogen along with other trace minerals from soil via the root, thus not from the air
yes yes and YES! i have only seen her content in passing, mostly in form of stories, and i have been lucky to already know at least some things about fitness, for example that spot reducing does not work, otherwise she definitely would have gotten under my skin with 'slim thighs' and other such 'advice'. sending lots of love to everyone affected by her content, and i very much hope that this video will reach her audience
in regards to your description : i started off my "workout journey" with chloe and emi but i personally wouldn't compare them. even though their content isn't wildly different, chloe's hiit workouts actually did make me break a sweat and were sometimes hard to finish, whereas emi's videos always felt more relaxed, even as a complete beginner, and i would keep her workouts for days where i was a bit more tired or didn't feel like doing anything explosive. and with time, as i started moving on to more "intermediate" fitness content, a lot of emi's workouts just felt ineffective. i don't get that as much with chloe, whose old 20&30mins hiit sessions can still kick my ass anytime xD
Absolutely get this!! I’m also getting back into working out and always use emi’s workouts when I’m absolutely not in the mood but still want to get myself to do something to practice discipline! I love her workouts for this reason but at the same time I hate the way she promotes it, specially how it affects people with ED’s with stuff that’s so easily avoidable!
I find it difficult determining what I want for my body compared to what society's standards are after almost 40 years of having standards shoved down my throat. These videos are so hard to watch, as I know first hand how these things can affect young, easily impressionable people.
As an asian myself, I can understand alot of these comments saying how hard it is growing up in a family with unhealthy skinny standards. I started working out and doing diets at 15, overall was not a healthy journey, my mental health deteriorated and went on till I was 16, it was terrible on my body and my mental health. I'm 17 now, accepting myself and learning to adapt to a healthy diet and lifestyle
I almost got sucked into Emi’s content bc I didn’t know better. Then I luckily learned how the body actually works and that you can’t magically spot reduce fat. Bin it, as Harry would say! Btw, If you’re reading this and aren’t yet subscribed to this channel, pls do bc Harry deserves it and gives great information to his audience!!!
hi youre so well-spoken! i used to do emi wong's workouts when i first started working out, and while i am thankful for her videos for making me find the exercise i actually can tolerate and enjoy doing for my health, she actually also likes to promote the saying 'no pain no gain' which always made me feel i had to feel like im in actual pain or the workout doesn't count. only a few years later i learned that we are supposed to engage in movement that we enjoy as that will make it a sustainable healthy habit, instead of working out to achieve something short-term like weight loss and feeling like death every second. im not sure if i was the only one affected by this but this video reminded me of the time i used to do emi's workouts and my thoughts every time i do her workouts. i respect that emi is motivated by that no pain no gain saying but it didn't serve me so i changed to madfit and have worked out with her for a really long time bc she's really good and focuses on form. she never talks about slimming or changing anything, just encourages her viewers and explains how to do the form properly so watching this video actually felt new to me, i forgot such clickbait titles exist on workout videos lol
The points you made today were so damn true. This is why I am off social media. It was messing with my mind. I am older and all we had was magazines and TV when I was young. I can't imagine the battle young women face today. Thank you Harry! 👏👏👏
there's so much empathy in this and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate it ♥️ the expectations and pressures placed on women are so unattainable, and it's really encouraging to hear such an honest and sympathetic critique of triggering content.
I was born with strong calves and quads, that’s just my physical structure. I had been doing ballet for 17 years which involves mostly calves and quads work. If anything, my calves looked bigger, as muscles grew over time, and now they have slimed down a bit as I stopped training them altogether and I have no interest in making them grow back. It is likely that people who’ll follow regularly Emi’s routine will end up having bigger calves, and that would be completely normal, I mean, how much fat can you store in your calves? Their growth has to depend mostly on muscles. Imagine how frustrating that could be for people struggling with their insecurities. Her content is really dangerous on another level.
Yep, that’s why I don’t get a lot of her videos, like how much can u slim those parts (unless you are actively on a restricted diet) before u start gaining muscle? Also she is blessed with natural more hourglass proportions that make it able for her to sell this image that’s trendy right now, and then people wonder why they don’t look exactly like her despite that her videos imply they should once they follow her routines.
I used to fall for this kind of content when I was just starting out and didn't know any better. I did her calf one for about 3 days then gave up as I felt deep down I was just wasting my time. Now I don't focus on my dislikes of my body and just get on with it with Sydney.💪 Thanks once again for highlighting these issues as there will be forevermore vulnerable people coming in to fitness for first time and thinking that is their solution.
@@mistyangelfx3804 it was not really about the time, but about the fact that id figured out that these type of movements weren't going to do a lot in the long run anyway. No you obviously won't see anything after 3 days like with any workout program......
i used to follow her and her workouts routinely at the peak of my bad body image but slowly, her content just felt off to me as I recovered. I felt even she didn't look happy with her life either, even with her origin story being her recovery from an eating disorder.
I've been looking forward to this video! A few of my friends seem to really like Emi and her workouts and I was wondering if I should mention to them that her videos aren't exactly the best. I figured if they enjoy the workouts and aren't negatively impacted by them, it's fine if they keep on doing them. At the same time though, I really wish youtube would crack down on this type of content a bit more. It's so bizarre that as a society, we've gained so much insight and knowledge into very complex topics like quantum physics and what not, yet when it comes to relatively simple things like diet and exercise, there are still millions of people who don't know about progressive overload and energy balance. Instead, they believe in juice cleanses and bizarre youtube workouts. Ugh! Anyway, rant over haha. Great video as always :)
Fantastic video as always Harry. I’m not surprised to hear you grew up living with women, you have such a great understanding of the pressures that girls and women face; it’s much appreciated!
I met her around 18months ago when she came into my gym in Hong Kong. I didn't know who she was until a couple of people told us as she was very quiet and looks quite different without makeup. She was really lovely but I was shocked when I heard what she did as she was very awkward in the gym and seemed like a complete newbie 😬
There's a girl in my gym, too, who I think is some sort of influencer. She's that quintessential slim, tanned, booty-building person, who always films her workouts. However, all she does is butt exercises and when she films upper body workouts, she literally does two - three reps for the camera and then stops and she doesn't even know how to perform them properly. Her followers will look at the video though and think that's how she got her slim arms, when in reality it's just genetics, privilege and a good metabolism...
I’m very grateful UA-cam recommended this video in my feed because I definitely learnt something from you! When I was in my teen I watched some of Emi videos, I used one of her cardio workout to exercise and that’s it. I didn’t come across other videos because I was looking for cardio workout specifically. I do use another stretching exercise video of hers that I do sometimes before I sleep/after I wake up. Thank you for making this video because I know for sure my friend, my sister would be affected by this. I’m grateful I’m past the insecurities period I had with my body, but this is an important reminder to other ladies out there.
I do love Emi, I'm subscribed and she did help me to get into working out as she was the very first fitness youtuber I subscribed to. However I do agree her vids are very often clickbaity. I felt HORRIBLE after two weeks of doing her workout which promised me amazing results over that period of time, only to not see very big results in myself even though I worked out religiously. I felt like something is wrong with me and I do something bad. It really spiralled me when I was younger. Now I finally have some more patience and know those "results in 2 weeks!!!!" are 99% absolute bullshit. Especially my legs. It took time for me to accept the fact that my endomorph pear shaped body loses weight in my lower belly and legs as the last ones so I focus on working out with greater intensity and strenght. I had to do my own research to realize which exercises are worth it and which are not so I am able to skip some of the more pointless exercises she sometimes shows. Also thank you for this video. I'm fan of Emi but I do appreciate the way you talk about things and I do agree with you. Subscribed :) I like being critical of people I like and things I do and see more perspectives. Definitely enjoy both her and you. Appreciate your approach, how well-worded your responses are and how gentle you are about the issues genders face, esp women in this video.
ah this comment really spoke to me! i have been doing all kinds of leg workouts but haven't seen any results and that's really demotivating :( as a fellow endomorph, would you mind telling me what kind of workouts helped you
@@nimrasaeed807 my word of advice is to give it time. I would obsess over getting super thin in short period of time. You need to accept that it will take a long time BUT I think it's better to enjoy your fave cake, snack or whatever in moderation than to completely cut it off to achieve your dream figure asap. When I did that, I lost weight quickly, but then I binged massively because I missed my fave snacks. I gained twice my weight because of that. So rather cut off calories slowly little by little, enjoy your fave snack in moderation (hell I do it every other day because I get the taste but I don't overeat) and you will be fine. He is right, you can't spot reduce fat and I learned it the hard way. People tend to obsess over their "flawed parts" and only look for progress in them. I did that too. I was frustrated and demotivated when I didn't see change in my legs and belly. But!! My core got stronger, my whole body is stronger now, I can do cardio without feeling dizzy after five minutes, and I walk faster. Celebrate those changes as well!! Losing fat isn't easy and esp not something you achieve during two weeks or even months. I still workout with Emi - esp her cardio, dancing and yoga/stretch videos. Even leg exercises during days when I feel very tired for intense training but I don't want to do nothing. You can still workout like that, just add some diversity of other youtubers as well (I can't afford personal trainer atm nor nutritionist). Increase intensity and lenght of ur exercises little by little. Do some strenght training because lots of women forget or don't want to do that. It will be fine really :) Lots of love and luck to you angel!!
@@gorluralah3734 thankyou so much!! i love doing pilates and dance, my core and overall body has gotten really flexible but the insecurities about those parts creeps in sometimes :( thankyou for sharing your journey, i think I'll add some strength training in my routine. lots of love back at you 💖
I actually know girls who watch her and who do these exercises in groups- and I’ve seen people get bullied in relation to not fitting ideals like having a low and concave shoulder line-she’s DEFINITELY not trying to help people build them up-the suggestion is that she’s helping them loose shoulder line fat??! 🤯 it’s so damaging and gender restricting too-as this kinda content links to things I’ve seen where it’s suggested that guys have to have big shoulder lines and girls have to have low and flat/concave lines to look ‘good’. Thanks again for exposing this stuff. This video should be looping through TikTok and be mandatory watching to help younger people not get BDM type disorders 🙏🥰
“If you’re trying to please anybody, you will please nobody; that includes them and that includes you”….That is sooooo true….Thank you for such an amazing and meaningful video….I 💯agree with every word you said in it……👍🌸
Seeing all the comments speaking their experience in asian households, as an asian myself my body was heavily criticized since i was 7. I used to be a chubby kid. Up until i turned 13 thats when i discovered that my body (the way i used to view it) is fat and overweight. I had hip dips, huge calves and broad shoulders. I slowly developed Ana and Bulimia and was praised that i was able to loose weight in 3 months. I went from from 86kg to 48kg. Now that im 19, i finally learned about body anatomy being an artist and study various body types that correlates to your genetics and how each body type from different ethnic background needs different amounts of calories and nutrition. Now I am safe to say that I was able to overcome my body Issues throughout the years
You can absolutely get "slim strong legs", but its not at the gym. I know cause i was a ballerina for 15 years and your training is the opposite of hypertrophy, its just body weight strength and insane muscle endurance. We would do at least 72 calf raises in one set to strengthen our feet and legs. Seeing these clickbait non-existent workouts is frustrating because it's just not doing anything. If you want to get strong but lean, try ballet because you will improve your strength and you wont get "bulky" (although that's wtv, get jacked ladies!). Disclaimer, it will ruin your joints forever but hey! You'll get toned.
It’s so strange that 99% maybe 100% of people start their fitness journey being drawn to the wrong kind of information, if they stick at it they eventually end on right here, watching your videos and thinking “man I’ve learned a lot over the years”, but shame I’m so plagued by so much misinformation for so long that it’s almost part of ones makeup at this stage, but even so Harry is too much of a gentleman to say it, your one is talking a load of shite. Harry you’re a gem 💚
I really love that you try and see things from different perspectives. It so refreshing, much needed and sadly really rare in a lot of fitness commentary videos (especially ones clearly targeted at women). Thanks for providing such great content!
Ciao Henry your review is fantastic as usual but if I can I would add one thing that is being on my mind for a bit: I think we have to pay attention also when we say "everyone should try to be the best version of her/his self" because I've noticed that for people that are struggling with mental deseases of food problems are convinced that what they do is the best for them, but in this case this is not true and they are actually ruin their lives ..so sometimes the message" do what you think is right 4 you" can be perceived as a confirmation of those wrong behaviors
Thank you! I understand but sadly, any message can be perceived in a negative manner by somebody/a group but I shall continue to spread a message that believe to be perceived positively by the majority 😊
I was so confused when the hip dip trend came about, literally had never thought about them until these channels started focusing on them as a target. I have since convinced myself that I like mine but jeez, way to create another insecurity out of thin air!
I just stumbled upon this video and you have really opened up a new perspective for me and I really thank you for opening my eyes! I struggled and still struggle with my weight and body acceptance and I followed emi's workouts when I struggled with obesity and she helped me get down to a small, but I also had an ED which caused me to have an unhealthy relationship with food and still sometimes does, and I liked her content because she was also open about her ED struggles and being body dysmorphic, which makes me wonder if that's the reason why younger and more impressionable people follow her workouts, because she got over it and worked through it eventually. Its misleading because my body and her body and genetically different which, and since that is the 'in' in my culture it's hard when you don't fit that standard. Thank you for sharing this because I really needed it, my body is naturally curvier and I need to accept and work with that. I am 18 years old and I have a lot to learn about health and fitness, and I still struggle to this day with ED and body dysmorphia, promoting these unrealistic body goals are really damaging to my mental health and many others who are also impressionable like me, I hope many other people also get a chance to see this and we can make a change and educate more people on this issue. Also can I suggest you look at yoga channels and assess their content and whether or not their advice is true or a myth? And maybe make a video assessing different exercises moves that are beneficial for the body and others that are pointless?
I used to do all these UA-cam workouts, especially Chloe Ting and Emi Wong, when I was in a vulnerable position mentally. Long story short, I was skinny fat but I wanted to build muscle and any “get abs in 11 days” videos, I devoured. I followed their advice, did everything they said, but my body didn’t look alike theirs. Tbh my body didn’t look very different after months of training. I thought there must be something wrong with me and that I would never reach the level of fitness I aspire. And so I quit altogether. Oh if somebody had just told me sooner to stop doing air hamstring curls and start lifting for hypertrophy. I would have had so much bigger gains by now.😂 It’s cruel lying to young people on the internet like this.
I love how much hard work you put into your videos. I’m not surprised at all by your growth! Your videos are super helpful and entertaining. Keep killing it 💪🏻
I've suffered from BED because of extreme food restriction that I did when I was younger, and now I'm on a journey to recover. My YT recommendations that were usually filled with unscientific fitness videos to look like supermodels are now filled with body positive knowledgeable youtubers like Natacha Oceane. Then your video popped up on my recommendations, and I'm glad it was recommended to me. Thank you very much for explaining such topic with kindness and care, I know it's easy to bash people for disagreeing with the content, but you try to understand more than just what's beneath the surface. I'll admit, sometimes it's still a struggle to accept my body because as an Asian; my body isn't up to its beauty standards, my body is actually closer to "Venus de Milo", but content creators like you has helped me to learn about not just the aesthetics but also health! There were just too many times where I've spiraled into "influencers" who claims to be a fitness guru, but focuses more on aesthetics than actual fitness. It is important to improve ourselves, but must it always be painful? Oftentimes a kind and gentle approach is what we need to make progress because everyone is on a different journey, so we can't compare ourselves to others all the time. Once again, thank you for the enlightenment and encouragement. I hope your channel grows so everyone who struggled like me can learn
I did her workouts for a couples of weeks after I got the cov. They were good for a few days, but I ended up tired of her bad form and sometimes even not being able to complete a set (and I'm fat). It seems like the kind of person who has no trouble staying in shape through her eating habits and genes, and decided to make a fitness channel because of that.
Great video Harry!!! I really find your channel very helpful and right to the point. I used to search for those short sharp workout programs on YT when I first want to ‘lose weight and get lean’, and expected myself to achieve whatever is promised in those videos, however none of those programs got me consistent for more than first 7-8 days - and no surprise, I’ve never achieved my goals. And like you said, I was always feel stressful about my body image - even i should say I’m not even in a shape that bad at all. Still, I feel sad why my collarbone can’t be seen clearly, why I have a ‘thick thigh’ etc. Luckily I met my boyfriend in 2018 who encouraged me to step into gym and appreciate ‘fit & healthy’ instead of purely ‘lean’, so I started strength training and still work in progress! Thanks for your videos and keep up the great work!
I look forward to seeing your reviews, as you educate and give adequate constructive responses..... Thank you and love the colour of the hat looks great on you!🎈
as an asian woman i know all too well the pressure to look a certain way (thin, lean, thigh gap, visible collar bones the works) part of why i stopped waiting for emi's videos. i can understand she buckled under the pressure too but idk... i feel like romanticizing or demonizing a certain feature is a dangerous game
Wow, finally you review about Emi 😭👍 thanks for listening us. I following her workout only for some her dance and low impact workout. It was fun, but I never do her "spot reduction exercise" coz I know it will never work 🤦♀️
@@TFNL sure I am! I really appreciate this video🥳. I did Emi's dance or low impact workout only for additional, and for my routine I'm doing Caroline Girvan workout .Also, like I said, I always skip Emi's spot reduction workout.
thanks for making this video Harry about societal pressures and youtube creators actually profiting from this. i love the messages you want to share :)
Emi also suffered from an ED.. Bulimia to be precise .. she said that in one video .. She is now at a better place because of her husband. If she improves her content, it would be so nicer. I love her bollywood dance workouts and all.
Looking forward to this video cause she was one of the people that helped me in the beginning of this year when I was starting my weightloss and looking to improve my bodyweight work. I soon stopped and moved on
To every young boy or girl going through body image issues, I'll keep it brief, love your body, it sound stupidly simple, and it is, cut off social media, don't look at "perfect bodies" trust me, it will come in the way of loving yourself, pose and look cute in front of a mirror, and trust me, you'll come to the same conclusion I did with my body, I love it, I really do, I love the imperfections, the cellulite, the hip dip, the surgery scars, it takes as long as you allow yourself to love you. Take care.
@@Taliban69man I had my roommate walk in on me while I was attempting Dio's pose, great way of asserting dominance, she can't even look me in the eyes and leaves the room as soon as I enter.
Wow, this video was very emotional. You should speak to young people at schools or universities, I think you are really getting the message across! I am so glad that that fitness UA-cam and Instagram wasn’t a thing, when I was a teenager, as an insecure and shy girl, I would habe definitely fallen for that. I never regretted following even for a millisecond, you seem like such a nice human and I’m learning so much from your videos. Btw, I love your ‚Boys get sad too‘ sweater!
yess I sometimes do these workouts because of injuries but the titles always bothered me. and probably "real" training would have been better all along. your channel is helping me change my mindset, thanks
Exactly! When I was 14 I was so insecure about my ankles and calves being big even at my thinnest.and these contents just made it a lot worse.now at 17 I’m loving my calves cause they are so strong and gain muscle very quickly!
I once saw her videos on UA-cam shorts and thought it was hilarious. That's because I'm educated on what the science is. Completely agree how negative and damaging this can be to a certain type of viewer. Thank you for continuingly highlighting the issues with this 💜
I remember watching “thigh slimming” workout videos that promised results in a week. I did the workout for a week and didn’t see any progress. I was very disappointed to say the least.
These creators have such a huge following and your absolutely right, their message is incredibly damaging! I have been watching you for a bit now and I have to say I am so happy I found you! Im a person trainer and I have learned so much from you! Keep it coming 💪🏼🙂
Absolutely love that head piece! The color suits you and it looks more comfortable than the Princessey ones from previous videos ☺️ This video is just you being kind and trying to come up with something nice to say about Emi's content. However, yet again, you manage to say the most wholesome and inspiring things to us! Thanks for that, Harry 😊. The bodybuilder advice about chicken thighs is hilarious 😂. Where do they get these things from 😳? Also, your face at the beginning of this video is so full of joy and when you hit your hand, it was sooo hilarious! I love your playfulness and also how kindly you communicate even when you do not agree with the influencer you are reviewing! You are amazing 💪
As usual love your videos 🥰 I really can't relate to the desire to have smaller calves, I'm quite proud of my large calves actually because I've worked hard for them! I hope that her viewers realize sooner rather than later that the videos are bunk so they spend less time doing useless exercises and being disappointed when they do nothing. It's just the 2021 update of the magazines I used to see at the check out counter growing up.
I'm struggling so much with an ED and i used to obsessively overexercice and i watched Emis videos a lot during that time.... My mind was slowly getting to the point of "i need to have an ED first to get skinny and then once i am skinny enough i will just stop having an ED and be fine and thin..." I know it sounds weird but that was the ED already developing in my brain... And i am not saying that Emi purposely portrayed that mentality, that's just my experience
I totally agree with you opinions and perspective about body image 💯.I used to follow Emi's workout videos quite often in the hopes of getting rid of my unwanted body fat .Last month i did some of her workouts religiously and the points you mentioned about clickbait videos are so true.I stood in front of the mirror staring at my body and wondering why I couldn't see any changes despite working out four times a week. I felt horrible for wasting my time and putting in a lot of effort believing it might yield me some visible results.I digged some information about HIIT workouts and found that its purpose is to help prevent cardiovascular diseases in the long run. Your content really helped me to enlighten myself about truths regarding fitness industry!.Please keep sharing more of your views about this topic!❤. A new subscriber here!!😊
I have muscular calves cause I used to do ballet, and I felt very insecure about it. But then I thought “damn, these muscles are result of really hard work 🙌”. Now I feel very proud of it
This is sick honestly. First of all, us women already have a big pressure in maintaining or keeping up with the beauty standards with this video’s it a bit too much in my opinion ... girls, u need to know that big calves isn’t ugly,having a invisible collarbone or a soft one is definetely ok. I grew up in Philippines where people are petite and have small body structure. So it was a norm for them to see petite figures and thin arms and legs. I was 5’11 when i was 14 and thats really tall especially in a country where average height for women is 5’1 . Despite being 60 kg (which is almost under weight according to bmi) i was called overweight. People there (not all btw) are blind to the fact that other body types except petite and small exist. Because i am broader that the usual girls there people would often call me fat despite me having small fat percentage in the body... it worsened when i gained weight and became 70 kg (which is a very healthy weight for my height) even my mom called me obese... and i always explain to them that i am not and that they should not compare me to how other girls my age looks and weights because im bigger than them. They would often restrict how much food i eat and force me to diet when i dont need to. I told them that i am not over eating just because i eat more than them. I need all this food to function properly. My mom and sister are litterally 1ft shorter than me and they compared how much they ate to mine. I had a teacher saying me fat when i was close to one of my friend. She compared our wrist and mine was bigger of course. What she doesn’t realize is that my wrist are litterally bones ... when u touch it its directly bones already but again due to ignorance they cant understand it. Then i also followed this kind of tutorials with matching starvation for months which took me to 50 kg which is very under weight. But guess what they told me? “Thank god, u finnally lost all ur extra weight . U look much better now” without even knowing im already suffering from an eating disorder. My waistline became 21 inches and im litterally becoming pale due to lack of food. And they didn’t even consulted my health and just praised me for finally fitting the “mold” they made for everyone. What im trying to say here is dont try to follow all this tutorials online. U know what ur body is. Dont try to fit the standard and the mentality of skinny=pretty. Dont try to crash diet not only is it unhealthy but it also will make u bigger in the future accompanying with mental health issues. If u really wanna lose weight do it slow and steady. U can eat alot but make sure u have balanced meals. U dont need to starve urself to lose weight. Just doing simple physical exercises a day like dancing can help u. No need for u to spend hours in the gym. Think about long term results rather than losing 10 kg now then gaining 15 since the diet is unsustainable . Don’t expect fast results because what comes easily goes easily as well For people thinking they look ugly because their fat . NO YOU ARE NOT! Fat is just fat. Pretty is pretty. No weight can determine how good u look. Also dont think that just because u wanna lose weight u hate ur body rn, u can love ur body but still wanna change it. Like a bag sometimes u need a small one sometimes u need a big one. Dont think that ur agreeing with the standards when ur trying to lose weight. Also dont believe people when they say u support bad habit when u say being fat is ok. Because u are not! Even if they are unhealthy , people have no right to judge them for it and definitely should not tell them what to do with their body. If you dont like their habit no matter what u do just shut ur mouth Also for skinny people . Dont believe ut when people say stuff like “ur supporting anorexia” “u dont look good” “too thin” . Do what u want and what ur body needs . U dont need to be skinny to be pretty. U dont need to be fat to support body positivity . In the end of the day do what makes U happy and dont let other opinions change it.
I think Asian women are even more influenced by negative body image. I remember these "trends" when I was growing up. (Here are a few examples: A4 waist-if you put an A4 paper in front of your waist, your waist should not be wider than the paper 90 degree angled shoulders-your shoulders should be 90 degrees, like a right angle collar bone challenge-your collar bone should be prominent enough that you can hold a pool of water in the dip comic waist-basically a pose similar to a comic where your waist is flexible enough to bend back almost to 90 degrees etc etc...) There are charts that state women's ideal bodyweight/height ratio, all below a healthy bmi. You only see the representation of extremely thin women on media, whereas the healthy weight and plus-sized women are often not portrayed as pretty, female idols and actors are criticised if they gain weight, and praised if they remain thin. I go to malls and they don't cater to my size (Even tho I'm a medium in UK.) the sales would straight up tell me nothing fits me and that was traumatizing for me, a teenager at the time. And in Asian cultures, it is socially acceptable to make comments about other people's bodies, it's almost like commenting about the weather, it's considered casual. People comment on each other's bodies all the time, and they are blunt about it. So when I see Asian influencers, like Emi Wong, Linda Sun, Alivia, I can see how they are the victims of the toxic culture, but in some way, our mindsets are so damaged that we normalize it and we become the upholder of the exact toxic culture that we hate so much. It's truly sad to see.
If someone 'sells' me the idea that I can 'improve' parts of my body by doing certain things and the things they show me to do,actually do nothing.... I'd be quite upset :-) I'd actually be VERY upset
I grew up in a toxic environment where too much emphasis was placed on looks. Being short and wide, I didn't look like any of my classmates. I thought I was fat all my life, dieted most of my life, and still, at age 53, have been reducing my calories to an unsafe level just to lose that last 3-5 lbs. that I've been chasing for over 2 years now. I've wrecked my metabolism, and my relationship with food is completely warped. I'm trying to heal myself from all of the damage that's been done by living in a 'you'll never be good enough' culture, trying to recover from my ED's, and go the opposite way - since I can't lose those last few pounds I'm going to start eating at a surplus and hitting the weights to build muscle. I want thick legs and I want to be strong. You are a gem and it's so refreshing that a male truly cares and exposes all the fakers out there so those of us looking for real help can find it. I love when you said that we should all just look the way we want for ourselves. Thank you! 🥰
Video Notes: Introduction: I laughed when you hit your hand. Please try to avoid destroying more furniture, you are going to run out soon. YES on the progressive overload this week, always love to see it! I look forward to you calling out Emi’s “problematic” bits coming up. Slim Calves Quick: Just from the title, I’m already not going to like this. That bodybuilder story sounds ridiculous, but definitely not the first ridiculous thing I’ve seen claimed in the Fitness Industry unfortunately :( You can’t rap, but you can do spoken word well, you should give a performance sometime on a video! Effectively Training the Calves/Clickbait: Straightforward and to the point here, no need to complicate it. I agree that Emi definitely seems to be preying on people’s insecurities, although I think that’s far too common with influencers. Good perspective here on how to be more “responsible” with Clickbait, as it is a necessary evil for channel growth unfortunately. 10 Min Exercises: Again, I already know I’m not going to like this section. It definitely is going after people’s insecurities. Body Image/Mental Health: I always find this to be the most valuable stuff from you, it’s how I discovered the channel years ago, and it’s something I know your audience appreciates that you still talk about. Always wholesome, always telling the truth, and always looking out for people’s best interests! :) Exercises/Comments Section: Won’t say much here, just always appreciate your Biomechanics education here and calling out suboptimal movements. I don’t want to come across as too negative either, but this just seems like she’s moving her arms around and not getting any benefit from it. I can tell your genuine disappointment in her content and the dangerous ideas in her Comments section. Conclusion: Already said it, very valuable stuff from you as always! No complaints from me, thanks for all that you do for your audience!
I naturally have p muscular thighs and they were my insecurity for ages and I remember doing her skinny thigh videos religiously 🙄 Now I’m trying to make my thighs bigger by lifting. Life is strange lol.
There needs to be some form of regulators keeping an eye on these misinforming videos that some of these “fitness influencers” do! It’s not healthy towards anyone even moreso to young teens
@@b3thamphetamine exactly! They have no qualifications, there’s so much to learn to be in the fitness industry and these people have no idea and misleading the younger generation. This does give a bad name for the actual decent ones on social media who are actually qualified, this one clearly isn’t
Although UA-cam is an incredible source to encounter useful content (like your channel), I sometimes find it really hard to see how much BS there is online to find and how people are influenced by it. And even more so, get SO much money for it. So many influencers are not qualified at all in the areas that they talk about, but then 90% of them tend to defend their videos with " I am not qualified, a dietician or anything related to it, I am just here to share my experiences and hope it will help you". I mean, it's good that they don't lie about it, but I find it always such an easy escape route... and it takes away the responsibility blame.
Thank you for this. Seriously. There are a lot of really good trainers providing really good content on social media and then you see the content like what you just reviewed gaining more subscription and views instead of those which are actually helpful. I really find it scary how people are choosing to recklessly follow such content without doing some research and creators really being absolutely reckless in putting it out there. Thank you.
I love her! She helped me get into working out and staying active and getting the results I wanted but I don’t care about the clickbait titles 🤷🏻♀️ I just over look them. Honestly it’s been good, my mental health has improved and I just stick to it. I’m just upset people have so much negative reactions about her
How do you feel about this type of content?
It honestly makes me sad. I personally started my fitness journey not knowing ANYTHING about fitness or how to tell whether an excercise would actually be „worth“ doing or not. So I just feel really grateful for people like you or Natacha Oceane educating us about biomecanics, sustainable and effective exercise methods etc. etc.
Thank you. I do not want to know, where I‘d be without people like you and only getting hopelessly mislead by the mass of misinformation out there.
That's the first time I'm watching her content. And to be honest, I find it very triggering, but at least I've been trying to focus on body neutrality to control my anxiety. Thanks for always prioritizing mental health
I do think it’s good that they might get people started on their journey but I hate how the internet is absolutely flooded with this type of BS fitness content that actual good and beneficial content is harder to discover. This kind of content did get me into working out but it took a full 6 years before I found my way into real quality training and nutrition information. Until that point, working out was more of a symptom of my ED and body image issues rather than a healthy lifestyle. Honestly so glad for channels like yours for providing quality information and teaching new things to people just starting out as well as those more experienced.
FITNESS!!!
read her comments. its full of people judging themselves and in or on the verge of an ED.
as someone with prominent "hip dips" i didn't know it was something I could be insecure about until the trend of getting rid of them came about....
facts! same lmao
Hip dips are incredibly common, and they don’t even determine how healthy someone is, so just ya know, embrace them
@@fahmida7812 I 100% do now but when they initially became this thing everyone “should work towards getting rid of” I was overwhelmed!
It's such a shame!
Yeah same! And I refuse to get insecure about it.
It’s so nice to hear someone, especially a male, voice an understanding and sympathy for the incessant overload of female body image expectations. I’m so grateful for content like this that breaks the bs down and reminds us it’s a load of trash! More content like this!!
Thank you
I'm 15, and when I started to workout, I went down a rabbit-hole of these clickbait titles and yes, my mental health did decline SO MUCH. After a while, I was honestly fed up of them because tbh they weren't doing anything. I started to research, and that's when I found your channel!! I've learnt so much about health and fitness, so THANK YOU
This makes me sad to hear but I'm glad that things are improving! Thank you for being here
You're an absolute gem. Your ability to say "this influencer is absolute shite" without being cruel is mind blowing.
You are too kind! I appreciate you, CQOTW king
As someone who got into fitness because of influencers like these, I can say that their videos really did damage my own self image. I gained more insecurities than before, hearing things like “get rid of hip dips” “fix your shoulders” “slim thighs big butt”. Like geez I just wanted abs when I first started working out not all this shit. I’m glad I’m working out for myself now and doing my own research. I’m in a much happier headspace now. Your videos really helped me realize this so thank you :)
Always wondered how people grow their butts with slim Thighs.. I was too naive to understand that many of them are altered surgically..
It makes me happy to read that you're in a better place!
@@Maryam-sr7pb tell me more, I gained total 11 kilos due to my eating disorder andd my butt have increased ( i do have thick body structure recently realised and was suppressing it by over exercising it), thenn I was wondering Why my thighs wre also Have a FAT on them, i wanted fat on my butt only.. mann Its so weird amd frustrating. What I have learnt in these 3 4 yearsbfrom these butt lift etc influencer I'm relearning it again and trying to switch towards more resistance / strength training
It could also be a culture thing, I think Asia has a different point of view in criticizing weight and mental health.
Still sad though
i was thinking about the same thing !
Asian here and that comment is spot on. Here in the Philippines, people have such a lot of negative comments about someone's weight.. Even as far as telling someone that they'll be more pretty or handsome if they lose weight. There's also a running joke of "oh wow you gained weight/gotten fat" when two people haven't seen each other for a long time.
Slimming pills and teas are a rage here too.
I think you're right!
@@duhastbitch I"m from haiti and central America island nations is similar though being thick is in so now they take pills to get bigger and lighter (since food isn't enough/such amount to eat).
@@duhastbitch From the Philippines too! My female relatives always comment about my body, joking around about how I should stop eating extra rice or telling me to reduce my meals in the middle of eating. I know it's coming from a place of concern, but it still hurts how that's all the stuff they say about me.
Also noticed those relatives are either over or underweight, they do fad diets, who are they to give me unsolicited dieting advice? 😭
I started lifting some weights, doing taekwondo and improving my flexibility. Despite all that I still get called fat and told to lose weight.
I would've eaten Emi Wong's content up as a teenager like it was going out of style. I hated my body at that time. I believe we're the same age (27) and I've come to love certain aspects of my body, like my hip dips! I didn't realize they were a "problem" until it became trendy to "fix" them. I love em'. I think they make me look athletic. Also, it's very evident you were raised by women 💗♀️ we need more men like you in this world lifting us up and letting us know that we are valuable and capable.
hip dip gang unite 🎉
I think many would have and still do! You are a wonderful human, Sophie
@@TFNL likewise ☺💕
couldn'r have said it better myself! Harry is doing an amazing job with his videos! Very respectful yet the observations are realistic!
I was the same way with PrettyKeli.
Please don't be insecure about forehead, it's in proportion, really and ain't nothing wrong with your skin color either! You look great
I've embraced it! Thank you :)
I would say younger people as well because she is one of the first people that pop up when you are looking for short, sharp workouts
Agreed!
Winter Depression is kicking, my day was pretty shitty. So happy my comfort UA-camr just uploaded :))))
I'm sorry for that, I'm struggling with the same thing too and spending as much time as possible at the gym, long showers/baths and cozy clothes help a lot. Try to get as much sunlight as you can by going on walks for example and vitamin d supplements could help aswell. Take care
Really feeling the winter depression as well, time for some Vit D supplements and more time outside even though it's too cold and too hot at the same time.
@@esmee6308 i hope it helps and you feel as good and as comfortable as possible during these dark times
@@mango3832 You too! Only really hit me today how much it affected me. Will get on top of it.
My DMs are open if you need somebody
I will say as someone who has struggled with ED’s, that Emi’s content and titles are definitely triggering. I have always had larger calves which I hated (still struggle with this but now it’s just more of a dislike rather than hate), and getting fed misinformation like spot reducing calf fat is not only damaging but a HUGE wasted of time!! I wasted my time with some of her silly workouts only to finally learn that
a) the only solution to making my calves smaller is by being in a slight calorie deficit long enough to see a change and
b) my body will decide where it pulls fat from while in a calorie deficit. In other words, can’t spot reduce fat
I am so envious of women with strong calves. They look more aesthetically pleasing to me. We always want what we don’t have ya know
I agree, Emi’s content really triggers my ED.
@Jasmine Agreed💚
Everyone’s body is unique and beautiful , exercise should be something you enjoy rather than a punishment for having “big” calves💚
It is damaging but I hope things are getting better
Dude, your forehead looks completely in proportion to the rest of your face and nothing is wrong with your skin. Your skin actually looks very clear and healthy
You tease me! Skin isn't too great at the moment but thank you
@@TFNL bro i used more than 15 skincare products but my skin isn't as good as you 🤭. Your skin look really heathy!
I'm here for the hot pink beanie!
I got into Emi‘s workouts in March 2021, being a 31-year-old totally aware of the clickbait. Never cared about it and just went with my own pace. Worked out for me really great, completely changed my shape, lost lots of body fat and gained visible muscles. I‘m still a fan of hers, doing her workouts daily. I just advice each and every one to never pressure themselves and to not pay attention to those false quick result promises. Do it in your own pace and develop a healthy fun attitude towards moving your body. It will eventually work out. Give yourself a year or two to reach your goals. And take fitness influencers as an example only loosely. You don’t need to look like them. Don’t idolize them.
Gotta do what's best for you :)
Well said! I'm the same age and I recently started practicing her workouts. I don't listen to the quick promises. I need help finding good exercises and something I can use as a visual aid so to speak.
Same. I use Emi’s content because I live in a flat that is a converted house so very thin floors and ceilings. Her no jumping exercise programmes worked for me compared to other online routines, which would require either jumping or stomping.
I’m in my mid-30s and, like this guy says in the video, I too was aware enough to know Emi didn’t get her body doing the routines that she is filming, but I find them accessible and, accompanied with a healthy diet, cutting out alcohol and increasing the amount I walk daily, I have noticed a change in my weight and body shape
Especially for East Asian groups, skinny, almost an anorexic build is considered beautiful. The more bone you show, the more compliments you’ll get. Look at the kpop female idols and how so many girls idolize the tricep-less arms, the rib cages protruding, the 3 inch thigh gap and caving in stomach. All girl idol groups practically have the same, skinny, doll-like shape. Sadly, these idols get ridiculed when the have a teeny bit more curves. Wendy from Red Velvet was fat shamed into starving herself for the Kpop look
I've heard this before!
yup, I’m a kpop fan but I HATE how it’s EXPECTED for them to be super thin, I genuinely just want them to be happy and healthy, it’s so sad , I really hope this changes :
Boycott K-pop, don’t support slavery, theses girls don’t even get paid, they r corporate sex toys
@@almightysauerkraut6165 The popular ones Are insanely rich
@@kate1kate not really they are just dolled up toys…..have no freedom or human rights whatsoever, s Korean entertainment industry is most disgusting 🤮
Great video! Even tough you say you don´t want to sound negative, it´s hard to be positive when there isn´t anything to be positive about. Mental health is so important and sure, making people move is great - but doing what? Walking on their toes in a square pattern and moving their arms about?
Always trying to do my best! But I do agree, it's shocking to promote such movements...
I wish the mass media werent so focus on women being smaller, we are so capable. Training to become stronger is way more rewarding.
As do I!
Her workouts seem so ineffective that it almost seems calculated. Honestly, it reduces her videos from "get moving" to "watch me move my perfect body until you hate yourself".
Legit!
Yes! Thanks, Harry. I first started working out with Emi when I didn't have any idea of things. I'm not saying she caused my ED because no one deserves to have that responsability but the language about body was probably contributing to an already existing problem.
I'm still recovering so I'm being more gentle with myself. I'm more a Team Caroline Girvan now tho
Hey there! Fellow Girvanator here, and fellow ED survivor! Wishing you all the best for your recovery, hope you continue to have fun with your fitness journey!
Yes caroline is a good fitness youtuber!:) i make workout videos too
Caroline is my absolute favorite. I also like Heather Robertson
I love Caroline G as well👌🏼🥰 hope you’re doing well
Baby steps are still steps! I'm proud of you
Thank you so much for this! I am a beginner, an overweight person, and having this kind of information is so useful for people like me. Now I am able to look for better options to lose weight and be healthier and not fall for these "easy-way-workout" videos. Again, thank you! 💖
I'm glad that it helped! :)
When I use workouts like hers I feel like they’re meant more for people with limited mobility or who were on bed rest. I feel bad for people that believe her workouts actually help problem areas.
I get this!
Yes, personally I realized this when I watched a video from Linda Sun where she tried workouts from multiple people. Thanks to her, I found Lilly Sabri, and I love Lilly's workouts!
Yeah I’m disabled and her workouts are some of the only ones I can do, but I do agree that her titles are misleading
Yeah I’m sure many of her fans don’t realize she’s that thin only because of her genetics and eating low calories. The workouts do seem geriatric.
I discovered this channel a few weeks ago, have gone on a massive binge of watching videos, and I've learned SO much about fitness. I've been doing weightless arm workouts for ages (originally taught to me by a fitness instructor at my gym!) and saw no changes at all. After discovering this channel I started lifting weights and have seen progress already which is amazing. Thank you so much for making this content and teaching us about all the bs out there!
I smiled! Thank you
i remeber when the collarbone video of emi went out I was struggling with ED and deppression so bad and my thoughts and goals were kinda fucked up at this time and I've done this video everyday for MONTHS while knowing it was toxic and harmful to me
I hope one day influencers will stop doing this kind of toxic content and focus on more science based workouts because this kinda content is really damaging
Anyways i loved this video and i will, for now on, be your biggest fan!! thank you for your channel and the work your putting in
As do I, as it's so sad to see! Thank you so much
The chicken thigh tip 😂😂😂 one guy in the gym tried to tell me that we don’t need to eat a lot of protein because our bodies can make proteins using…
… brace yourselves…
… the nitrogen in the air.
LOL how do they even come up with these things
I cackled 😂😂😭
It killed me!
Plants actually do this. Did he also suggest we don't need to eat carbs because we can just make them with might energy and Co2?
@@ishaqsaleem1627 Plants can't do this lol otherwise we'll be learning in school plant breathe in carbon dioxide and nitrogen during the daytime 😂😂 Plants only intake nitrogen along with other trace minerals from soil via the root, thus not from the air
yes yes and YES! i have only seen her content in passing, mostly in form of stories, and i have been lucky to already know at least some things about fitness, for example that spot reducing does not work, otherwise she definitely would have gotten under my skin with 'slim thighs' and other such 'advice'. sending lots of love to everyone affected by her content, and i very much hope that this video will reach her audience
It's wild but I hope that this helps somebody :)
in regards to your description : i started off my "workout journey" with chloe and emi but i personally wouldn't compare them. even though their content isn't wildly different, chloe's hiit workouts actually did make me break a sweat and were sometimes hard to finish, whereas emi's videos always felt more relaxed, even as a complete beginner, and i would keep her workouts for days where i was a bit more tired or didn't feel like doing anything explosive. and with time, as i started moving on to more "intermediate" fitness content, a lot of emi's workouts just felt ineffective. i don't get that as much with chloe, whose old 20&30mins hiit sessions can still kick my ass anytime xD
I understand this :)
Absolutely get this!! I’m also getting back into working out and always use emi’s workouts when I’m absolutely not in the mood but still want to get myself to do something to practice discipline! I love her workouts for this reason but at the same time I hate the way she promotes it, specially how it affects people with ED’s with stuff that’s so easily avoidable!
I find it difficult determining what I want for my body compared to what society's standards are after almost 40 years of having standards shoved down my throat. These videos are so hard to watch, as I know first hand how these things can affect young, easily impressionable people.
Thanks Harry!! I meant Emis vids not yours obviously. Also the hot pink brings out your eyeballs 👀 ❤️🔥
I can understand this! Thank you, Sarah
As an asian myself, I can understand alot of these comments saying how hard it is growing up in a family with unhealthy skinny standards. I started working out and doing diets at 15, overall was not a healthy journey, my mental health deteriorated and went on till I was 16, it was terrible on my body and my mental health. I'm 17 now, accepting myself and learning to adapt to a healthy diet and lifestyle
I'm glad that things are getting better
I almost got sucked into Emi’s content bc I didn’t know better. Then I luckily learned how the body actually works and that you can’t magically spot reduce fat. Bin it, as Harry would say!
Btw, If you’re reading this and aren’t yet subscribed to this channel, pls do bc Harry deserves it and gives great information to his audience!!!
Straight to this bin! I'm glad that you're following a better path :) Thank you so much
hi youre so well-spoken! i used to do emi wong's workouts when i first started working out, and while i am thankful for her videos for making me find the exercise i actually can tolerate and enjoy doing for my health, she actually also likes to promote the saying 'no pain no gain' which always made me feel i had to feel like im in actual pain or the workout doesn't count. only a few years later i learned that we are supposed to engage in movement that we enjoy as that will make it a sustainable healthy habit, instead of working out to achieve something short-term like weight loss and feeling like death every second. im not sure if i was the only one affected by this but this video reminded me of the time i used to do emi's workouts and my thoughts every time i do her workouts. i respect that emi is motivated by that no pain no gain saying but it didn't serve me so i changed to madfit and have worked out with her for a really long time bc she's really good and focuses on form. she never talks about slimming or changing anything, just encourages her viewers and explains how to do the form properly so watching this video actually felt new to me, i forgot such clickbait titles exist on workout videos lol
Thank you! It's all about doing what's best for you and what you can stick to :)
@@TFNL very true! :)
The points you made today were so damn true. This is why I am off social media. It was messing with my mind. I am older and all we had was magazines and TV when I was young. I can't imagine the battle young women face today. Thank you Harry! 👏👏👏
I've always got you, Mary
there's so much empathy in this and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate it ♥️ the expectations and pressures placed on women are so unattainable, and it's really encouraging to hear such an honest and sympathetic critique of triggering content.
I appreciate you
I was born with strong calves and quads, that’s just my physical structure. I had been doing ballet for 17 years which involves mostly calves and quads work. If anything, my calves looked bigger, as muscles grew over time, and now they have slimed down a bit as I stopped training them altogether and I have no interest in making them grow back.
It is likely that people who’ll follow regularly Emi’s routine will end up having bigger calves, and that would be completely normal, I mean, how much fat can you store in your calves? Their growth has to depend mostly on muscles. Imagine how frustrating that could be for people struggling with their insecurities. Her content is really dangerous on another level.
It really is!
Yep, that’s why I don’t get a lot of her videos, like how much can u slim those parts (unless you are actively on a restricted diet) before u start gaining muscle? Also she is blessed with natural more hourglass proportions that make it able for her to sell this image that’s trendy right now, and then people wonder why they don’t look exactly like her despite that her videos imply they should once they follow her routines.
I used to fall for this kind of content when I was just starting out and didn't know any better. I did her calf one for about 3 days then gave up as I felt deep down I was just wasting my time. Now I don't focus on my dislikes of my body and just get on with it with Sydney.💪 Thanks once again for highlighting these issues as there will be forevermore vulnerable people coming in to fitness for first time and thinking that is their solution.
We all have, sadly! I appreciate you
Well what did u expect to achieve in 3 days? Honestly 🤣🤣💀
@@mistyangelfx3804 it was not really about the time, but about the fact that id figured out that these type of movements weren't going to do a lot in the long run anyway. No you obviously won't see anything after 3 days like with any workout program......
i used to follow her and her workouts routinely at the peak of my bad body image but slowly, her content just felt off to me as I recovered. I felt even she didn't look happy with her life either, even with her origin story being her recovery from an eating disorder.
I'm glad that you're recovering
I've been looking forward to this video! A few of my friends seem to really like Emi and her workouts and I was wondering if I should mention to them that her videos aren't exactly the best.
I figured if they enjoy the workouts and aren't negatively impacted by them, it's fine if they keep on doing them. At the same time though, I really wish youtube would crack down on this type of content a bit more. It's so bizarre that as a society, we've gained so much insight and knowledge into very complex topics like quantum physics and what not, yet when it comes to relatively simple things like diet and exercise, there are still millions of people who don't know about progressive overload and energy balance. Instead, they believe in juice cleanses and bizarre youtube workouts. Ugh!
Anyway, rant over haha. Great video as always :)
very well said 😔
It's a shame that these workouts sell, but they do :(
Fantastic video as always Harry. I’m not surprised to hear you grew up living with women, you have such a great understanding of the pressures that girls and women face; it’s much appreciated!
Thank you so much, Freya
Your channel is way underrated. I hope your videos will blow up soon
You are very kind! Thank you :)
@@TFNL you're welcome
Emi isn't Wong, she's more likely Emi Wrong... One of many "experts" of BS...
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Buuurrrrn😆
I see what you did there!
I met her around 18months ago when she came into my gym in Hong Kong. I didn't know who she was until a couple of people told us as she was very quiet and looks quite different without makeup.
She was really lovely but I was shocked when I heard what she did as she was very awkward in the gym and seemed like a complete newbie 😬
There's a girl in my gym, too, who I think is some sort of influencer. She's that quintessential slim, tanned, booty-building person, who always films her workouts. However, all she does is butt exercises and when she films upper body workouts, she literally does two - three reps for the camera and then stops and she doesn't even know how to perform them properly. Her followers will look at the video though and think that's how she got her slim arms, when in reality it's just genetics, privilege and a good metabolism...
It's a shame that she wasn't comfortable in the gym!
Thank you so much for answering my question! Super helpful and supports my instincts that “changing things up” too often isn’t necessarily helpful
I'm glad that it helped! :)
I’m very grateful UA-cam recommended this video in my feed because I definitely learnt something from you! When I was in my teen I watched some of Emi videos, I used one of her cardio workout to exercise and that’s it. I didn’t come across other videos because I was looking for cardio workout specifically. I do use another stretching exercise video of hers that I do sometimes before I sleep/after I wake up.
Thank you for making this video because I know for sure my friend, my sister would be affected by this. I’m grateful I’m past the insecurities period I had with my body, but this is an important reminder to other ladies out there.
Thank you, SIna
I do love Emi, I'm subscribed and she did help me to get into working out as she was the very first fitness youtuber I subscribed to. However I do agree her vids are very often clickbaity. I felt HORRIBLE after two weeks of doing her workout which promised me amazing results over that period of time, only to not see very big results in myself even though I worked out religiously. I felt like something is wrong with me and I do something bad. It really spiralled me when I was younger. Now I finally have some more patience and know those "results in 2 weeks!!!!" are 99% absolute bullshit. Especially my legs. It took time for me to accept the fact that my endomorph pear shaped body loses weight in my lower belly and legs as the last ones so I focus on working out with greater intensity and strenght. I had to do my own research to realize which exercises are worth it and which are not so I am able to skip some of the more pointless exercises she sometimes shows. Also thank you for this video. I'm fan of Emi but I do appreciate the way you talk about things and I do agree with you. Subscribed :) I like being critical of people I like and things I do and see more perspectives. Definitely enjoy both her and you. Appreciate your approach, how well-worded your responses are and how gentle you are about the issues genders face, esp women in this video.
And I appreciate you for sharing your experiences and kind words, thank you
ah this comment really spoke to me! i have been doing all kinds of leg workouts but haven't seen any results and that's really demotivating :( as a fellow endomorph, would you mind telling me what kind of workouts helped you
@@nimrasaeed807 my word of advice is to give it time. I would obsess over getting super thin in short period of time. You need to accept that it will take a long time BUT I think it's better to enjoy your fave cake, snack or whatever in moderation than to completely cut it off to achieve your dream figure asap. When I did that, I lost weight quickly, but then I binged massively because I missed my fave snacks. I gained twice my weight because of that. So rather cut off calories slowly little by little, enjoy your fave snack in moderation (hell I do it every other day because I get the taste but I don't overeat) and you will be fine. He is right, you can't spot reduce fat and I learned it the hard way. People tend to obsess over their "flawed parts" and only look for progress in them. I did that too. I was frustrated and demotivated when I didn't see change in my legs and belly. But!! My core got stronger, my whole body is stronger now, I can do cardio without feeling dizzy after five minutes, and I walk faster. Celebrate those changes as well!! Losing fat isn't easy and esp not something you achieve during two weeks or even months. I still workout with Emi - esp her cardio, dancing and yoga/stretch videos. Even leg exercises during days when I feel very tired for intense training but I don't want to do nothing. You can still workout like that, just add some diversity of other youtubers as well (I can't afford personal trainer atm nor nutritionist). Increase intensity and lenght of ur exercises little by little. Do some strenght training because lots of women forget or don't want to do that. It will be fine really :) Lots of love and luck to you angel!!
@@gorluralah3734 thankyou so much!! i love doing pilates and dance, my core and overall body has gotten really flexible but the insecurities about those parts creeps in sometimes :( thankyou for sharing your journey, i think I'll add some strength training in my routine. lots of love back at you 💖
I actually know girls who watch her and who do these exercises in groups- and I’ve seen people get bullied in relation to not fitting ideals like having a low and concave shoulder line-she’s DEFINITELY not trying to help people build them up-the suggestion is that she’s helping them loose shoulder line fat??! 🤯 it’s so damaging and gender restricting too-as this kinda content links to things I’ve seen where it’s suggested that guys have to have big shoulder lines and girls have to have low and flat/concave lines to look ‘good’. Thanks again for exposing this stuff. This video should be looping through TikTok and be mandatory watching to help younger people not get BDM type disorders 🙏🥰
This is sad! I hope people see it
“Look how you want to look for you” thankyou for saying this!!💗
It's my pleasure!
“If you’re trying to please anybody, you will please nobody; that includes them and that includes you”….That is sooooo true….Thank you for such an amazing and meaningful video….I 💯agree with every word you said in it……👍🌸
Thank you!
Seeing all the comments speaking their experience in asian households, as an asian myself my body was heavily criticized since i was 7. I used to be a chubby kid. Up until i turned 13 thats when i discovered that my body (the way i used to view it) is fat and overweight. I had hip dips, huge calves and broad shoulders. I slowly developed Ana and Bulimia and was praised that i was able to loose weight in 3 months. I went from from 86kg to 48kg. Now that im 19, i finally learned about body anatomy being an artist and study various body types that correlates to your genetics and how each body type from different ethnic background needs different amounts of calories and nutrition. Now I am safe to say that I was able to overcome my body Issues throughout the years
This is sad to read. You're doing great
You can absolutely get "slim strong legs", but its not at the gym. I know cause i was a ballerina for 15 years and your training is the opposite of hypertrophy, its just body weight strength and insane muscle endurance. We would do at least 72 calf raises in one set to strengthen our feet and legs. Seeing these clickbait non-existent workouts is frustrating because it's just not doing anything. If you want to get strong but lean, try ballet because you will improve your strength and you wont get "bulky" (although that's wtv, get jacked ladies!). Disclaimer, it will ruin your joints forever but hey! You'll get toned.
Ballet feet after pointe training are a literal nightmare.
@@b3thamphetamine 100000000% i still suffer years later
@@sim771 I'm so sorry! I'm very lucky that I never got that far with my formal training lol
@@sim771 Just out of curiosity how do you suffer? Like what type of long term issues did you get?
@@novemberblake9505 bunions, for one 😥😥
It’s so strange that 99% maybe 100% of people start their fitness journey being drawn to the wrong kind of information, if they stick at it they eventually end on right here, watching your videos and thinking “man I’ve learned a lot over the years”, but shame I’m so plagued by so much misinformation for so long that it’s almost part of ones makeup at this stage, but even so Harry is too much of a gentleman to say it, your one is talking a load of shite.
Harry you’re a gem 💚
It's such a shame! Just trying to do my best
I really love that you try and see things from different perspectives. It so refreshing, much needed and sadly really rare in a lot of fitness commentary videos (especially ones clearly targeted at women). Thanks for providing such great content!
I shall always try my best! Thank you :)
Ciao Henry your review is fantastic as usual but if I can I would add one thing that is being on my mind for a bit: I think we have to pay attention also when we say "everyone should try to be the best version of her/his self" because I've noticed that for people that are struggling with mental deseases of food problems are convinced that what they do is the best for them, but in this case this is not true and they are actually ruin their lives ..so sometimes the message" do what you think is right 4 you" can be perceived as a confirmation of those wrong behaviors
Thank you! I understand but sadly, any message can be perceived in a negative manner by somebody/a group but I shall continue to spread a message that believe to be perceived positively by the majority 😊
I was so confused when the hip dip trend came about, literally had never thought about them until these channels started focusing on them as a target. I have since convinced myself that I like mine but jeez, way to create another insecurity out of thin air!
It really is shocking!
It's so satisfying when you just call out bullshit, I live for it.
Thank you, Lizzy!
I just stumbled upon this video and you have really opened up a new perspective for me and I really thank you for opening my eyes! I struggled and still struggle with my weight and body acceptance and I followed emi's workouts when I struggled with obesity and she helped me get down to a small, but I also had an ED which caused me to have an unhealthy relationship with food and still sometimes does, and I liked her content because she was also open about her ED struggles and being body dysmorphic, which makes me wonder if that's the reason why younger and more impressionable people follow her workouts, because she got over it and worked through it eventually. Its misleading because my body and her body and genetically different which, and since that is the 'in' in my culture it's hard when you don't fit that standard. Thank you for sharing this because I really needed it, my body is naturally curvier and I need to accept and work with that. I am 18 years old and I have a lot to learn about health and fitness, and I still struggle to this day with ED and body dysmorphia, promoting these unrealistic body goals are really damaging to my mental health and many others who are also impressionable like me, I hope many other people also get a chance to see this and we can make a change and educate more people on this issue. Also can I suggest you look at yoga channels and assess their content and whether or not their advice is true or a myth? And maybe make a video assessing different exercises moves that are beneficial for the body and others that are pointless?
Thank you! I'm sorry that things are tough but I'm always here if you need somebody. I can certainly have a gander at those videos :)
I used to do all these UA-cam workouts, especially Chloe Ting and Emi Wong, when I was in a vulnerable position mentally. Long story short, I was skinny fat but I wanted to build muscle and any “get abs in 11 days” videos, I devoured. I followed their advice, did everything they said, but my body didn’t look alike theirs. Tbh my body didn’t look very different after months of training. I thought there must be something wrong with me and that I would never reach the level of fitness I aspire. And so I quit altogether.
Oh if somebody had just told me sooner to stop doing air hamstring curls and start lifting for hypertrophy. I would have had so much bigger gains by now.😂
It’s cruel lying to young people on the internet like this.
It really is cruel!
I love how much hard work you put into your videos. I’m not surprised at all by your growth! Your videos are super helpful and entertaining. Keep killing it 💪🏻
You are so kind to me! Thank you
I've suffered from BED because of extreme food restriction that I did when I was younger, and now I'm on a journey to recover. My YT recommendations that were usually filled with unscientific fitness videos to look like supermodels are now filled with body positive knowledgeable youtubers like Natacha Oceane. Then your video popped up on my recommendations, and I'm glad it was recommended to me. Thank you very much for explaining such topic with kindness and care, I know it's easy to bash people for disagreeing with the content, but you try to understand more than just what's beneath the surface.
I'll admit, sometimes it's still a struggle to accept my body because as an Asian; my body isn't up to its beauty standards, my body is actually closer to "Venus de Milo", but content creators like you has helped me to learn about not just the aesthetics but also health! There were just too many times where I've spiraled into "influencers" who claims to be a fitness guru, but focuses more on aesthetics than actual fitness.
It is important to improve ourselves, but must it always be painful? Oftentimes a kind and gentle approach is what we need to make progress because everyone is on a different journey, so we can't compare ourselves to others all the time.
Once again, thank you for the enlightenment and encouragement. I hope your channel grows so everyone who struggled like me can learn
You're a good egg and I appreciate you. I'm sorry to hear that you've had a bad time but I'm always here if you need to talk
I did her workouts for a couples of weeks after I got the cov. They were good for a few days, but I ended up tired of her bad form and sometimes even not being able to complete a set (and I'm fat).
It seems like the kind of person who has no trouble staying in shape through her eating habits and genes, and decided to make a fitness channel because of that.
Maybe!
Same, nowadays I only put her video on for the timer and I just do my own stuff
@@mariakiwi1428 That’s weird
@@mariakiwi1428 you realise u can just go on a timer app right?
@@ami7826 can’t be bothered, it’s the same to me
Great video Harry!!! I really find your channel very helpful and right to the point. I used to search for those short sharp workout programs on YT when I first want to ‘lose weight and get lean’, and expected myself to achieve whatever is promised in those videos, however none of those programs got me consistent for more than first 7-8 days - and no surprise, I’ve never achieved my goals.
And like you said, I was always feel stressful about my body image - even i should say I’m not even in a shape that bad at all. Still, I feel sad why my collarbone can’t be seen clearly, why I have a ‘thick thigh’ etc.
Luckily I met my boyfriend in 2018 who encouraged me to step into gym and appreciate ‘fit & healthy’ instead of purely ‘lean’, so I started strength training and still work in progress!
Thanks for your videos and keep up the great work!
It sounds like you're smashing it! Thank you
Waiting like a hawk for your video to drop
You and me both, but apparently not as much as Austin xD
Eyes like a hawk!
I'm so grateful for content like this, thank you
I look forward to seeing your reviews, as you educate and give adequate constructive responses..... Thank you and love the colour of the hat looks great on you!🎈
Thank you so much
as an asian woman i know all too well the pressure to look a certain way (thin, lean, thigh gap, visible collar bones the works) part of why i stopped waiting for emi's videos. i can understand she buckled under the pressure too but idk... i feel like romanticizing or demonizing a certain feature is a dangerous game
I think stopping was a wise move!
Is this predominantly in east and se Asia? I’m other Asian countries, they don’t care though
Wow, finally you review about Emi 😭👍 thanks for listening us. I following her workout only for some her dance and low impact workout. It was fun, but I never do her "spot reduction exercise" coz I know it will never work 🤦♀️
I hope you tolerated the video
@@TFNL sure I am! I really appreciate this video🥳. I did Emi's dance or low impact workout only for additional, and for my routine I'm doing Caroline Girvan workout .Also, like I said, I always skip Emi's spot reduction workout.
thanks for making this video Harry about societal pressures and youtube creators actually profiting from this. i love the messages you want to share :)
It's my pleasure
Emi also suffered from an ED.. Bulimia to be precise .. she said that in one video .. She is now at a better place because of her husband. If she improves her content, it would be so nicer. I love her bollywood dance workouts and all.
This is sad to read!
Looking forward to this video cause she was one of the people that helped me in the beginning of this year when I was starting my weightloss and looking to improve my bodyweight work. I soon stopped and moved on
I hope you tolerated it!
To every young boy or girl going through body image issues, I'll keep it brief, love your body, it sound stupidly simple, and it is, cut off social media, don't look at "perfect bodies" trust me, it will come in the way of loving yourself, pose and look cute in front of a mirror, and trust me, you'll come to the same conclusion I did with my body, I love it, I really do, I love the imperfections, the cellulite, the hip dip, the surgery scars, it takes as long as you allow yourself to love you. Take care.
Love it
Ill do jojo poses
@@Taliban69man I had my roommate walk in on me while I was attempting Dio's pose, great way of asserting dominance, she can't even look me in the eyes and leaves the room as soon as I enter.
@@KhadaJhin04 did you say oh youre approaching me
Wow, this video was very emotional. You should speak to young people at schools or universities, I think you are really getting the message across!
I am so glad that that fitness UA-cam and Instagram wasn’t a thing, when I was a teenager, as an insecure and shy girl, I would habe definitely fallen for that.
I never regretted following even for a millisecond, you seem like such a nice human and I’m learning so much from your videos.
Btw, I love your ‚Boys get sad too‘ sweater!
I'm actually doing a talk at schools so as I'd like to get more involved in that! Thank you so much
yess I sometimes do these workouts because of injuries but the titles always bothered me. and probably "real" training would have been better all along. your channel is helping me change my mindset, thanks
They are a bit much! Thank you :)
Exactly! When I was 14 I was so insecure about my ankles and calves being big even at my thinnest.and these contents just made it a lot worse.now at 17 I’m loving my calves cause they are so strong and gain muscle very quickly!
Confidence gains!
another title for the video "Harry's trying his best to find anything good about Emi Wong's videos for 14 minutes 58 seconds"
you're awesome!
lmaoooo I'm impressed by Harry's ability to be nice even when there's nothing to be nice about
Lol
I laughed! Thank you :)
Thanks for your work and for you kind attitude! Plus I think your sense of humor is great! Always gives me a good laugh-great for my mental health!
Thank you, Taylor
I once saw her videos on UA-cam shorts and thought it was hilarious. That's because I'm educated on what the science is. Completely agree how negative and damaging this can be to a certain type of viewer.
Thank you for continuingly highlighting the issues with this 💜
I appreciate you
Deng I really thought you’d be one of those dudes who’ll say “wa a fu is this shi” but you didn’t. you diamond my dude instant subscribe.
Never! Thank you so much
I remember watching “thigh slimming” workout videos that promised results in a week. I did the workout for a week and didn’t see any progress. I was very disappointed to say the least.
I can understand why!
It depends on your body
My comment has absolutely nothing related to the content of the video, but your voice/ diction is soooo good for practice listening
I smiled! Thank you :)
These creators have such a huge following and your absolutely right, their message is incredibly damaging! I have been watching you for a bit now and I have to say I am so happy I found you! Im a person trainer and I have learned so much from you!
Keep it coming 💪🏼🙂
Absolutely love that head piece! The color suits you and it looks more comfortable than the Princessey ones from previous videos ☺️
This video is just you being kind and trying to come up with something nice to say about Emi's content. However, yet again, you manage to say the most wholesome and inspiring things to us! Thanks for that, Harry 😊.
The bodybuilder advice about chicken thighs is hilarious 😂. Where do they get these things from 😳?
Also, your face at the beginning of this video is so full of joy and when you hit your hand, it was sooo hilarious! I love your playfulness and also how kindly you communicate even when you do not agree with the influencer you are reviewing! You are amazing 💪
No no no, YOU are amazing
@@TFNL oh, stop it, Harry ☺️. I am gonna start to believe it soon 😂. You are too kind, really ❣️
As usual love your videos 🥰 I really can't relate to the desire to have smaller calves, I'm quite proud of my large calves actually because I've worked hard for them! I hope that her viewers realize sooner rather than later that the videos are bunk so they spend less time doing useless exercises and being disappointed when they do nothing. It's just the 2021 update of the magazines I used to see at the check out counter growing up.
Thank you
I'm struggling so much with an ED and i used to obsessively overexercice and i watched Emis videos a lot during that time....
My mind was slowly getting to the point of "i need to have an ED first to get skinny and then once i am skinny enough i will just stop having an ED and be fine and thin..."
I know it sounds weird but that was the ED already developing in my brain...
And i am not saying that Emi purposely portrayed that mentality, that's just my experience
You've got this, things will get better!
@@TFNL thank you so much
Thank you so much for your videos! Your words are so important and I really appreciate the way you explane everything and actually try to educate.
I appreciate you
I totally agree with you opinions and perspective about body image 💯.I used to follow Emi's workout videos quite often in the hopes of getting rid of my unwanted body fat .Last month i did some of her workouts religiously and the points you mentioned about clickbait videos are so true.I stood in front of the mirror staring at my body and wondering why I couldn't see any changes despite working out four times a week. I felt horrible for wasting my time and putting in a lot of effort believing it might yield me some visible results.I digged some information about HIIT workouts and found that its purpose is to help prevent cardiovascular diseases in the long run. Your content really helped me to enlighten myself about truths regarding fitness industry!.Please keep sharing more of your views about this topic!❤. A new subscriber here!!😊
I'm sorry to hear that you've had such a bad experience but I'm glad this information is helping you! Thank you
I have muscular calves cause I used to do ballet, and I felt very insecure about it. But then I thought “damn, these muscles are result of really hard work 🙌”. Now I feel very proud of it
As you should!
This is sick honestly. First of all, us women already have a big pressure in maintaining or keeping up with the beauty standards with this video’s it a bit too much in my opinion ... girls, u need to know that big calves isn’t ugly,having a invisible collarbone or a soft one is definetely ok. I grew up in Philippines where people are petite and have small body structure. So it was a norm for them to see petite figures and thin arms and legs. I was 5’11 when i was 14 and thats really tall especially in a country where average height for women is 5’1 . Despite being 60 kg (which is almost under weight according to bmi) i was called overweight. People there (not all btw) are blind to the fact that other body types except petite and small exist. Because i am broader that the usual girls there people would often call me fat despite me having small fat percentage in the body... it worsened when i gained weight and became 70 kg (which is a very healthy weight for my height) even my mom called me obese... and i always explain to them that i am not and that they should not compare me to how other girls my age looks and weights because im bigger than them. They would often restrict how much food i eat and force me to diet when i dont need to. I told them that i am not over eating just because i eat more than them. I need all this food to function properly. My mom and sister are litterally 1ft shorter than me and they compared how much they ate to mine. I had a teacher saying me fat when i was close to one of my friend. She compared our wrist and mine was bigger of course. What she doesn’t realize is that my wrist are litterally bones ... when u touch it its directly bones already but again due to ignorance they cant understand it. Then i also followed this kind of tutorials with matching starvation for months which took me to 50 kg which is very under weight. But guess what they told me? “Thank god, u finnally lost all ur extra weight . U look much better now” without even knowing im already suffering from an eating disorder. My waistline became 21 inches and im litterally becoming pale due to lack of food. And they didn’t even consulted my health and just praised me for finally fitting the “mold” they made for everyone.
What im trying to say here is dont try to follow all this tutorials online. U know what ur body is. Dont try to fit the standard and the mentality of skinny=pretty. Dont try to crash diet not only is it unhealthy but it also will make u bigger in the future accompanying with mental health issues. If u really wanna lose weight do it slow and steady. U can eat alot but make sure u have balanced meals. U dont need to starve urself to lose weight. Just doing simple physical exercises a day like dancing can help u. No need for u to spend hours in the gym.
Think about long term results rather than losing 10 kg now then gaining 15 since the diet is unsustainable . Don’t expect fast results because what comes easily goes easily as well
For people thinking they look ugly because their fat . NO YOU ARE NOT! Fat is just fat. Pretty is pretty. No weight can determine how good u look.
Also dont think that just because u wanna lose weight u hate ur body rn, u can love ur body but still wanna change it. Like a bag sometimes u need a small one sometimes u need a big one. Dont think that ur agreeing with the standards when ur trying to lose weight.
Also dont believe people when they say u support bad habit when u say being fat is ok. Because u are not! Even if they are unhealthy , people have no right to judge them for it and definitely should not tell them what to do with their body. If you dont like their habit no matter what u do just shut ur mouth
Also for skinny people . Dont believe ut when people say stuff like “ur supporting anorexia” “u dont look good” “too thin” . Do what u want and what ur body needs .
U dont need to be skinny to be pretty. U dont need to be fat to support body positivity . In the end of the day do what makes U happy and dont let other opinions change it.
I appreciate you, Lina. Happiness is key!
I think Asian women are even more influenced by negative body image. I remember these "trends" when I was growing up.
(Here are a few examples:
A4 waist-if you put an A4 paper in front of your waist, your waist should not be wider than the paper
90 degree angled shoulders-your shoulders should be 90 degrees, like a right angle
collar bone challenge-your collar bone should be prominent enough that you can hold a pool of water in the dip
comic waist-basically a pose similar to a comic where your waist is flexible enough to bend back almost to 90 degrees
etc etc...)
There are charts that state women's ideal bodyweight/height ratio, all below a healthy bmi. You only see the representation of extremely thin women on media, whereas the healthy weight and plus-sized women are often not portrayed as pretty, female idols and actors are criticised if they gain weight, and praised if they remain thin. I go to malls and they don't cater to my size (Even tho I'm a medium in UK.) the sales would straight up tell me nothing fits me and that was traumatizing for me, a teenager at the time.
And in Asian cultures, it is socially acceptable to make comments about other people's bodies, it's almost like commenting about the weather, it's considered casual. People comment on each other's bodies all the time, and they are blunt about it.
So when I see Asian influencers, like Emi Wong, Linda Sun, Alivia, I can see how they are the victims of the toxic culture, but in some way, our mindsets are so damaged that we normalize it and we become the upholder of the exact toxic culture that we hate so much. It's truly sad to see.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you are in a good place now
I completely understand this! I hope that things are improving
If someone 'sells' me the idea that I can 'improve' parts of my body by doing certain things and the things they show me to do,actually do nothing.... I'd be quite upset :-) I'd actually be VERY upset
I understand why!
I grew up in a toxic environment where too much emphasis was placed on looks. Being short and wide, I didn't look like any of my classmates. I thought I was fat all my life, dieted most of my life, and still, at age 53, have been reducing my calories to an unsafe level just to lose that last 3-5 lbs. that I've been chasing for over 2 years now. I've wrecked my metabolism, and my relationship with food is completely warped. I'm trying to heal myself from all of the damage that's been done by living in a 'you'll never be good enough' culture, trying to recover from my ED's, and go the opposite way - since I can't lose those last few pounds I'm going to start eating at a surplus and hitting the weights to build muscle. I want thick legs and I want to be strong. You are a gem and it's so refreshing that a male truly cares and exposes all the fakers out there so those of us looking for real help can find it. I love when you said that we should all just look the way we want for ourselves. Thank you! 🥰
This reminds me a lot about the "thinspo" trend so popular in the 2000s. That trend made me so much harm, physically and mentally.
I remember this!
Just discovered your channel, your way of explaining everything is soo good! Calm and clean. Loved the video, you got a new subscriber!
Thank you so much :)
Hello, how are you all doing?
Oh hey! I think it is too and it's such a shame :(
Video Notes:
Introduction: I laughed when you hit your hand. Please try to avoid destroying more furniture, you are going to run out soon. YES on the progressive overload this week, always love to see it! I look forward to you calling out Emi’s “problematic” bits coming up.
Slim Calves Quick: Just from the title, I’m already not going to like this. That bodybuilder story sounds ridiculous, but definitely not the first ridiculous thing I’ve seen claimed in the Fitness Industry unfortunately :( You can’t rap, but you can do spoken word well, you should give a performance sometime on a video!
Effectively Training the Calves/Clickbait: Straightforward and to the point here, no need to complicate it. I agree that Emi definitely seems to be preying on people’s insecurities, although I think that’s far too common with influencers. Good perspective here on how to be more “responsible” with Clickbait, as it is a necessary evil for channel growth unfortunately.
10 Min Exercises: Again, I already know I’m not going to like this section. It definitely is going after people’s insecurities.
Body Image/Mental Health: I always find this to be the most valuable stuff from you, it’s how I discovered the channel years ago, and it’s something I know your audience appreciates that you still talk about. Always wholesome, always telling the truth, and always looking out for people’s best interests! :)
Exercises/Comments Section: Won’t say much here, just always appreciate your Biomechanics education here and calling out suboptimal movements. I don’t want to come across as too negative either, but this just seems like she’s moving her arms around and not getting any benefit from it. I can tell your genuine disappointment in her content and the dangerous ideas in her Comments section.
Conclusion: Already said it, very valuable stuff from you as always! No complaints from me, thanks for all that you do for your audience!
I WANT BOTH OF YOU ALONE GIVING ME ALL OF YOUR FITNESS!!!!
@@syemfergado263 that's gonna cost you..
Yes, my sleeping medication got posted again, thanks austin 🤩
@@melissathelioma2890 I WILL PAY FOR THEM TO PUMP IT ALL IN ME
@@syemfergado263 Make sure you film it, otherwise you run the risk of jail time.
I naturally have p muscular thighs and they were my insecurity for ages and I remember doing her skinny thigh videos religiously 🙄
Now I’m trying to make my thighs bigger by lifting. Life is strange lol.
Life really is!
There needs to be some form of regulators keeping an eye on these misinforming videos that some of these “fitness influencers” do! It’s not healthy towards anyone even moreso to young teens
Especially the concerning amount of influencers who sell programs while not doing the bare minimum in getting certified.
@@b3thamphetamine exactly! They have no qualifications, there’s so much to learn to be in the fitness industry and these people have no idea and misleading the younger generation. This does give a bad name for the actual decent ones on social media who are actually qualified, this one clearly isn’t
Agreed!
Although UA-cam is an incredible source to encounter useful content (like your channel), I sometimes find it really hard to see how much BS there is online to find and how people are influenced by it. And even more so, get SO much money for it. So many influencers are not qualified at all in the areas that they talk about, but then 90% of them tend to defend their videos with " I am not qualified, a dietician or anything related to it, I am just here to share my experiences and hope it will help you". I mean, it's good that they don't lie about it, but I find it always such an easy escape route... and it takes away the responsibility blame.
It's hard to navigate sometimes which is partly why people fall into these traps! I appreciate you a lot
I absolutely love your videos, thanks for another great one!
Thank you, Luna :)
Thank you for this. Seriously. There are a lot of really good trainers providing really good content on social media and then you see the content like what you just reviewed gaining more subscription and views instead of those which are actually helpful. I really find it scary how people are choosing to recklessly follow such content without doing some research and creators really being absolutely reckless in putting it out there. Thank you.
I love her! She helped me get into working out and staying active and getting the results I wanted but I don’t care about the clickbait titles 🤷🏻♀️ I just over look them. Honestly it’s been good, my mental health has improved and I just stick to it. I’m just upset people have so much negative reactions about her
You're such a good human for caring so much about other people ❤
Always trying to be better! Thank you :)
Love your perspective. This type of videos you review here is absolutely triggering. So thank you!
Thank you