Thank you for watching and leaving your uplifting comment. It means so much to me. I hope to blossom in my reasonable health journey which will be life long and I can share my successes here and maybe even a failure or two❤
I think you have a good approach. I am no dietician or personal trainer, but I think the restricting way is not sustainable. I am so sorry you were told those things at a young age. It is very sad. I hope your new way of thinking will bring you the health you are looking for. ♡
@@LivingLifewithJudith work in progress for sure over here. I do hope this approach helps. Thank you for your support my friend. I always appreciate your kind words.
I never thought that you looked even slightly overweight. Not eating processed food is one of the best things you can do for your physical health. Staying happy is the best thing you can do for your mental health. One of the things I love about your videos is seeing how happy you always seem to be. Peace and love from this ancient hippie in Canada.
I grew up that way too. I was 110 and thought I was fat. I had no idea what was normal. And oh my gosh we are the same!! Same weight. Same feelings. I want to be strong. I want to feel good. Healthy, you know. I think the 90/10 sounds great. And I love the cranes!!! 🥰
@@Lifeinthewyldewest same same. I’m beginning to understand that the body image that was expected from my so cal childhood was a myth. The women I knew were on diet pills, or ate nothing, or smoked and drank Diet Pepsi. It wasn’t natural. It’s a lot of unpeeling what was really happening. 😌
I forgot to say that in my long/essay comment. It was the same for me too. I’m 5’ 4” and in high school in the 90s, I thought I was fat at 110ish. I got called Ghetto Booty. I got the flu once and when I was better took so many pics to show off my weight loss. Haha I weight half my person more now and like myself much better.
Jim and I gained 10 lbs. our first year. We ate at restaurants and watched TV. Well then I got pregnant and gained 20 more. Then I gained like 40 more by the time I had JP. I was just hungry All the time! Now I’m where you’re at. I want to be healthy and I feel so much better after exercising. But sickness, kids, and space constraints and I can’t keep a rhythm. I love Zumba. Eating is very within our control. I gave up breakfast, simple carbs, sugar and pasta. It’s not always easy, but after seeing family members suffer health crisis this year I’ve been given a wake up call as well. I’m better at the eating than the exercise. So 1% better everyday and we can do it. You’re doing it the right way. You’re doing Awesome!!!
I love you Danielle! Do you trip out how somehow we are always on the same page even when we don’t see each other? Any old ways! I got your snail mail from the noisy north and about cracked up with that new name to go along with the Wylde West. I’ll be writing back soon❤❤
Once again, our lives mirror each other. My mother was always on some kind of fad diet, had me go to weight watchers with her when I was a teenager. Also 5’4” and maybe 135 pounds. I was on the varsity tennis team and had A LOT of muscle. But always given the message that I was “not right” somehow. I remember walking through a shopping mall as a younger teen when tight jeans were in. Some older guys (maybe late teens early twenties) commented “look at those thick thighs!” That ruined me for years. The objectification of the female body is a HUGE problem in our society and there STILL hasn’t been enough change in the messaging from the media toward one that says we are beautiful and worthy for the mere fact that we are ALIVE. I feel all the feels on this one, Tracie. The good thing is that because of the neuroplasticity of our brains, we CAN change our messaging to ourselves and live the rest of our lives KNOWING that we are beautiful just the way we are…doing so makes it easier to make the needed changes for our longevity and health. ❤❤❤❤
Gosh I adore you! My dad used to say I had tree trunk legs. I believed it and I’m working on loving these big strong legs of mine. I think we have a very similar body type. I wanted to say so much more and I missed speaking on some things because I never plan I just speak from my heart. At one point RJ said, mom you said you would tell us what eating whole to you looks like and then went off on another subject😂😂 I did come back to it and people who “think” and “speak” similar to me may not even notice! This I have seen from our recent hang outs, we switch gears and somehow keep up with each other. It’s kind of fun. Thanks for watching and being very encouraging. I’m going to order that protein powder you texted me.
I love that you’re sharing this❤️. I totally understand as I’ve opened up to you many times about my struggles. I’m praying our healthy bodies keep rocking on with us & our devotion to our goals❤️
The subject of weight is very personal and emotional. I started walking and also stopped because of the heat and the bad reaction I had to a mosquito bite. But my home gym is now installed, so I can get back at it. Thanks for sharing your story. ❤
That is a lovely setting you are in Tracie! Eating food that is not over processed is a good way to live. The best thing I ever did for my health was to cut out breakfast cereal. I replaced it with a bowl of unsweetened full fat Greek yoghurt, a handful of blueberries and a handful of mixed nuts. I feel sustained for hours! 😊
Your breakfast sounds delicious. My typical breakfast is either a hard boiled egg or steal cut oats with fresh fruit and chia seeds with a good amount of brown sugar. Lately with my new way I have a glass of Kefir and a piece a fruit with a hard boiled egg. I gave up boxed cereal a while back. I’m going to try your breakfast next week for variety. I know Greek yogurt and full fat are a good potion. Fat free stuff isn’t it.
90/10 is definitely sustainable. I used to do a non-GMO diet and it was driving me insane. 90/10 is what I eventually settled on. Nowadays, I’ve become more relaxed because denying myself food was becoming stressful. Thinking about your walking journey got me outside this evening even though I was by myself. I called a friend to talk to, which made me feel safer. Hugs and thank you for sharing. BTW, I was scratching several mosquito bites while watching this video 😂
@@Esscapades thank you for saying I look great. You know what is so strange, even though the scale is showing me the biggest number I’ve ever seen, I don’t feel like I look that number I do however feel that number. I love that you have already been on this journey and I also think you look great.
Thank you for sharing your story. I love the variety of your videos. This one felt like i was on the trail with you (I'm glad I didn't feel the mosquitoes though 😂).
@@thewildcherryfarm I’m so happy you appreciate the variety, I’m sure my content is confusing to YT but it’s ok because I’ve found such a kind community like you.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest yes, I think my content might be confusing to YT too because I jump around so much, but it's ok. I think it's much more fun than niching down. And yes, the community here is lovely! So i glad we found each other. 😃
Thank you for sharing your truth with such authenticity and transparency, so beautiful🥰❤ "It's about everything that goes with the number." It was the same for me, very well said Tracie! #eatwhole #eatmindfully love it!
❤ 90/10 is the way to go! My holistic nutritionist had said that exact thing. Isn’t is weird how we don’t see ourselves realistically? I always thought I was big too, all my life. It’s sad really. I was 110 when I got married, at 25 years old pregnant with my first I was told I was underweight! I was still 110 lbs. I’m finding perimenopause really hard to not put on weight, I feel what you’re saying. We might have different numbers on the scale, but it’s a struggle too. Love you my dear friend ❤
Yes, it doesn’t matter the number it seems it’s the mindset❤ I must work on my mindset and at the same time I want to be strong, not winded and feel healthy so in this case my number somewhat reflects the state of my health. When it was a lessor number least I felt better physically. Thank you for stopping by Alex! I miss YOU. I’m now off both IG and FB so kit able to see your drawings.
Welcome to my essay: I can really relate to what you are saying about the culture of Southern California. There is so much pressure to look a certain way but it’s so not walkable. It’s an oxymoron. I’ve lived in Seattle which is more walkable and more laid back about appearances. I get complimented on my style all the time here but that never happened in SoCal. I was always underweight when I lived in SoCal but I never felt enough. I weigh more here since having my health issues more under control and I’m on a med that makes me gain weight. I’m happy we at least now get to live in a digital culture that is beginning to celebrate a diversity of body types. When you said you “cheated” at In N Out I was like wait…. isn’t that a healthy option? Hehe So you know will all my food allergies In n Out is one of the few places I can safely eat. (They have a gluten free dedicated frier for French fires and they can give me plain patties in a bowl with grilled onions and tomatoes. (I know you were just dying to know my in n out order 🤣) I can also order the same thing from Five Guys for a higher price. Haha If there is not a Five Guys or In n Out around and my day doesn’t go as planned my safe food options are I better have a pork bar with me. If I eat something process and will likely have an allergic or MCAS reaction. That includes alcohol and sugar. If you can safely eat junk food please do it! It means the world can provide for you. It means you have food security. It means your body is strong and can effectively process small amounts of “toxins.” Most important eating what makes you happy can improve your mental health. I’ve learned to love the foods that are safe for me and there are benefits to my restricted diet but if I am ever cured I’m eating a bag of Cronuts with fried chicken and ice cream asap. Good things take time. ❤️ It’s called variety.
@@heatherinde you see, I’m so conditioned with the diet culture I had no idea I used language in the video about in-n-out and called it cheating because with my whole heart I knew it was my best choice on the go however my subconscious still thinks because it’s “fast food” it equals not as good for me. I love the idea of variety and that’s why I’m doing that 90/10 if I deprive of all the loves it will not be sustainable. I had 2 glasses of wine Friday and Saturday however cut it out the other 5 days, I also consider that a win and sustainable. It’s just such a tricky thing to pull out of what has been ingrained into me since I became a teen or even a tween as I explained about doing Jane Fonda. I just want to say good catch on the language I was using. I absolutely love you brought that into awareness for me! I also can’t wait for you to heal and eat whatever the heck you want! Thank you for this well thought out comment that also it gives me more insight to you. However I do remember a video where you touched on your weight and how it’s been an adjustment with your new body. I always want to keep my curves but I also don’t want to be winded walking through a parking lot like I was this weekend. Nearly 200 on my frame is a lot to walk around with.
hoping the best for you. I found myself tipping the scales at 220 pounds, never weighed that much ever. I am 6'3, but that weight was way to much. Went to a yogurt lunch each day and half a banana for breakfast. Dinner was always good with Karens cooking. Got myself down to 196. Now I bounce around between that and 205 depending on what kind of wonderful baking Karen does. It is a challenge and continued commitment. Even at 196 I still had a bigger stomach then what I would have liked to have.
@@EmbraceTheJourney it’s great to hear how you tweaked just a few things and it was sustainable and helped you get back to where you felt more comfortable and healthy. Now Karen is a lean machine and I love how you both keep moving with your walks! We got this Tee!
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So much to love about this video. I love the thumbnails you've been creating, so artistic (the only downside is that when I see them, my brain doesn't immediately say "oh that's Tracie's video" without your face, but I quickly figure it out. No edits! Impressive. I've tried doing a couple of those but succumbed to the edits. *keep trying* I tell myself. You inspire me. It's amazing when we think about the messaging we've heard our whole lives about food and eating. Our relationship with food is so interesting to me. You've given me a lot to think about!
How did you do that little font?! I decided all of a sudden to do my recent videos using old pictures from my Flickr days because I don’t care if my thumb nail stand out anymore. I care that years from now it will be what I like to look at and sometimes it will be me…if any of that makes sense? Thank you for seeing the artistic quality in them, that’s the part I like too. I wonder if anyone else noticed.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest I'm not sure which little font you're talking about? "Flickr days" YES! I still have an account that I look at every couple of years, but those were the days! You're like a sister from another mister. It's crazy how much we have in common!
@@Mindfulmaven7 I’ve had them done in the past. About 5 years ago when I had a job I hired a natural doctor and she did all the tests and I ate like she suggested, lots of probiotic heavy foods and nothing processed and non dairy. I can’t afford a test these days and I have so many tools she gave me. It is always good to know though.
@@Lifeinthewyldewestyes, they can be pricey. Viome is pretty reasonable. I would like to get mine done again soon. My daughter had hers done through her functional medicine/ naturopathic doctor. A great tool. 😊
@@Mindfulmaven7the is the name I was looking for that’s what our Maritza is to us! Our 2nd born son has had a couple labs for his ulcerative colitis, he also had a parasite and something else Maritza had him on a serious natural program with a ton of supplants and really great probiotics. I believe it more than Western medicine.
I am currently 145 and I am short too. I do feel fat now but I go to the gym and I try to keep myself active by making sure that get some walking done when I am at lunch. Me too I have a tendency to do that too. It is possible but like you say 90/10. If you do it reasonable that’s a good mindset. Yesssss one day at a time 😊
@@kimberlygibson3 my advice is so love who we are where we are. All my hating myself and thinking I was fat was such a waste of time and really bad for my mental health. I see such radiant and energetic beauty out of your 145 pound body. I love the way you take care of your vessel, I often hear you say, I watched YT while I was working out at the gym and you walk at lunch too, you’re an amazing person. Keep being YOU, you’re awesome.
I had a wake up call! I actually eat pretty well but need to be even more careful. When I lived in Florida, I felt that same SoCal pressure of looking good/fit. I went through anorexia as a teen. I weighed 89 at 5’8 😢 thinking back it makes me really sad that I cared that much how I looked and always felt fat. My family is obese so I’ve always been so scared. My dad topped 400 lbs so big big. This is a great video Tracie! 💕
@@LonnaRae you know what your comment makes me want to do? Hug you tight. Thanks for sharing your story here today with me. I’m heart broken that you endured an ED, young souls should never have to feel that way, old souls for that matter too.
You do not look overweight but I feel like we are aloud to love our bodies and want to improve our health at the same time - I'm so sorry you felt that and were subjected to comments that made you feel less than. I've never been below 140 - I was there for a week-haha - rested in my ideal bodyweight at 150 and spent a decade "trying to lose the last 10" - I did body for life too- :) The show I'm on tour doing now is all on this topic it's called My Body is My Home - I'm 5ft 1 - Love in and out - that's my order too :)We don't have them in Canada- One day at a time YES! Mosquitos lol YES DO YOU xoxo
Hi, I missed this upload yesterday. I'm in the UK, so maybe it was just a time difference. Both of my parents were skinny and I've always been petite. I have a small frame and I'm only 5'4" (1.64cm), so any extra weight really shows on me. I had a relationship in my early 20s and had a son at 25. After that, my weight went back to what I considered normal for me, which was 50-53 kg. However, after 40, I slowly and gradually gained weight, probably due to perimenopause and menopause. The weight became an issue for me, and I started feeling uncomfortable. I totally understand what you mean. As a long-distance runner, I need to eat well to be strong and healthy for my marathon training. Recently, I've become more mindful about the type of food I eat and have started to see slow but positive results; my weight is going down, albeit very slowly. This is new to me because, like you, I used to go all out with diets and get burned out. However, since becoming a runner, something has changed for me. I've learned to be patient, keep the big picture in mind, and be consistent. Nobody is perfect and we all have good and bad days, but what matters is the incremental efforts. It's definitely true that "Good things take time!" You got this! (Sorry for the essay! lol)
Joane, I love your essay! I’m a bit of an essay queen myself! I love to hear your story because it helps me know more about you. I really admire the fact you are a long distance runner. I watch runners and it looks so freeing yet each time I’ve tried it absolutely hate it. I love to walk and especially wander, as long as I’m moving right 😂 you have encouraged me and validated the slow and go… It has to be sustainable.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I think you’re beautiful inside and out. I just always been obese. I was a 200 pound cheerleader most of high school. I went to Weight watcher today and I am the heaviest I ever been. Yet I feel like I still look the same at 200 to 340. My labs are good I’m not diabetic. The weight is just always there. I just worry about my joints. The weight is a lot on my back. Also get winded easy. All the things you’re saying I also feel. Phauxe wants to lose 50 pounds by February. I know we can do that we done it before. So you support me and I’ll support you. Deal? 😊
I will try my best to support you Krystal. It's not easy it really is NOT easy and some people make it look so easy. Since I have made this video I have struggled since the weekend. We had some emotional and stressful things that were happening and well....food is my comfort. I didn't feel or see anything happening in the first couple of weeks I had changed and I was feeling frustrated. I think you are just so beautiful and I'm happy to hear your labs are good and your insides are healthy. I too worry about the joints and bones. I just sat with an older lady who had knee surgery and she said it was because she had too much weight on her joints. I know our friend Stevie here on YT has been such an inspiration to keep going and also being reasonable in her goals. One day at a time...one moment at a time. Some choices will be better than others and I will be glad about that. I just spoke to another YT friend who has been doing the interment fasting and claims its been the best lifestyle change she has made. I may consider it. I'm thinking about it at the very least.
so if you had not had a period for a solid 12 months you would be menopause or as they say post-menopause is actually the day after you had not had a period for 12 months. Menopause is one day, post menopause is for the rest of our life after that. I know confusing. When I was just past menopause i was a lot heavier. It is hard when our bodies have hormonal roller-coaster in us, leading up to menopause which is peri-menopause really puts weight on. Our bodies are confused and storing extra fat on us which is from estrogen our bodies are trying to produce through fat, I know that is confusing and weird too. But our bodies do settle down once you are in menopause and then you can lose the fat a lot easier. With eating healthy you will lose the weight.
Proud of you! You have a great strategy.
@@RebeccaWhiteRN you inspire me too! It’s been so awesome to see your consistancy.
Thank you for sharing your health journey with us and ways that you’re caring for yourself in a loving way.
Thank you for watching and leaving your uplifting comment. It means so much to me. I hope to blossom in my reasonable health journey which will be life long and I can share my successes here and maybe even a failure or two❤
I think you have a good approach. I am no dietician or personal trainer, but I think the restricting way is not sustainable.
I am so sorry you were told those things at a young age. It is very sad.
I hope your new way of thinking will bring you the health you are looking for. ♡
@@LivingLifewithJudith work in progress for sure over here. I do hope this approach helps. Thank you for your support my friend. I always appreciate your kind words.
I never thought that you looked even slightly overweight. Not eating processed food is one of the best things you can do for your physical health. Staying happy is the best thing you can do for your mental health. One of the things I love about your videos is seeing how happy you always seem to be. Peace and love from this ancient hippie in Canada.
@@VEGTheAgingHippie you are the kindest Chris. I really appreciate you. I always feel a bit honored when you stop by to watch and comment.
I grew up that way too. I was 110 and thought I was fat. I had no idea what was normal. And oh my gosh we are the same!! Same weight. Same feelings.
I want to be strong. I want to feel good. Healthy, you know. I think the 90/10 sounds great. And I love the cranes!!! 🥰
@@JackieWolven I love knowing we are the same because I think you are beautiful!
@@Lifeinthewyldewest same same. I’m beginning to understand that the body image that was expected from my so cal childhood was a myth. The women I knew were on diet pills, or ate nothing, or smoked and drank Diet Pepsi. It wasn’t natural. It’s a lot of unpeeling what was really happening. 😌
@@JackieWolven you nailed it.
I forgot to say that in my long/essay comment. It was the same for me too. I’m 5’ 4” and in high school in the 90s, I thought I was fat at 110ish. I got called Ghetto Booty. I got the flu once and when I was better took so many pics to show off my weight loss. Haha I weight half my person more now and like myself much better.
@@heatherinde love your long comments, I do the same thing and it’s nice to know I’m not alone in the short novels I leave people.😆
Jim and I gained 10 lbs. our first year. We ate at restaurants and watched TV. Well then I got pregnant and gained 20 more. Then I gained like 40 more by the time I had JP. I was just hungry All the time! Now I’m where you’re at. I want to be healthy and I feel so much better after exercising. But sickness, kids, and space constraints and I can’t keep a rhythm. I love Zumba. Eating is very within our control. I gave up breakfast, simple carbs, sugar and pasta. It’s not always easy, but after seeing family members suffer health crisis this year I’ve been given a wake up call as well. I’m better at the eating than the exercise. So 1% better everyday and we can do it. You’re doing it the right way. You’re doing Awesome!!!
I love you Danielle! Do you trip out how somehow we are always on the same page even when we don’t see each other? Any old ways! I got your snail mail from the noisy north and about cracked up with that new name to go along with the Wylde West. I’ll be writing back soon❤❤
I did the Cindy Crawford exercise tapes!!🎉
@@SimplyKatieWalks those were killer, I was always so sore for days after I did one. She was crazy for lunges!
Once again, our lives mirror each other. My mother was always on some kind of fad diet, had me go to weight watchers with her when I was a teenager. Also 5’4” and maybe 135 pounds. I was on the varsity tennis team and had A LOT of muscle. But always given the message that I was “not right” somehow. I remember walking through a shopping mall as a younger teen when tight jeans were in. Some older guys (maybe late teens early twenties) commented “look at those thick thighs!” That ruined me for years.
The objectification of the female body is a HUGE problem in our society and there STILL hasn’t been enough change in the messaging from the media toward one that says we are beautiful and worthy for the mere fact that we are ALIVE.
I feel all the feels on this one, Tracie. The good thing is that because of the neuroplasticity of our brains, we CAN change our messaging to ourselves and live the rest of our lives KNOWING that we are beautiful just the way we are…doing so makes it easier to make the needed changes for our longevity and health. ❤❤❤❤
Gosh I adore you! My dad used to say I had tree trunk legs. I believed it and I’m working on loving these big strong legs of mine. I think we have a very similar body type. I wanted to say so much more and I missed speaking on some things because I never plan I just speak from my heart. At one point RJ said, mom you said you would tell us what eating whole to you looks like and then went off on another subject😂😂 I did come back to it and people who “think” and “speak” similar to me may not even notice! This I have seen from our recent hang outs, we switch gears and somehow keep up with each other. It’s kind of fun.
Thanks for watching and being very encouraging. I’m going to order that protein powder you texted me.
I love that you’re sharing this❤️. I totally understand as I’ve opened up to you many times about my struggles. I’m praying our healthy bodies keep rocking on with us & our devotion to our goals❤️
@@Juliannaebrown well said JJ♥️⚡️
Speaking as a recovering anorexic from many years ago....you are lovely JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!!! xxx
Thank you Imi❤ I think you are lovely too, just the way you are.
The subject of weight is very personal and emotional. I started walking and also stopped because of the heat and the bad reaction I had to a mosquito bite. But my home gym is now installed, so I can get back at it.
Thanks for sharing your story. ❤
@@AgingOnYourTerms is t so personal and always emotional? There are so many layers to it. I just want to feel better, less winded, more strong.
That is a lovely setting you are in Tracie! Eating food that is not over processed is a good way to live. The best thing I ever did for my health was to cut out breakfast cereal. I replaced it with a bowl of unsweetened full fat Greek yoghurt, a handful of blueberries and a handful of mixed nuts. I feel sustained for hours! 😊
Your breakfast sounds delicious. My typical breakfast is either a hard boiled egg or steal cut oats with fresh fruit and chia seeds with a good amount of brown sugar. Lately with my new way I have a glass of Kefir and a piece a fruit with a hard boiled egg. I gave up boxed cereal a while back. I’m going to try your breakfast next week for variety. I know Greek yogurt and full fat are a good potion. Fat free stuff isn’t it.
90/10 is definitely sustainable. I used to do a non-GMO diet and it was driving me insane. 90/10 is what I eventually settled on. Nowadays, I’ve become more relaxed because denying myself food was becoming stressful.
Thinking about your walking journey got me outside this evening even though I was by myself. I called a friend to talk to, which made me feel safer.
Hugs and thank you for sharing. BTW, I was scratching several mosquito bites while watching this video 😂
Also want to add, you look great!
@@Esscapades thank you for saying I look great. You know what is so strange, even though the scale is showing me the biggest number I’ve ever seen, I don’t feel like I look that number I do however feel that number. I love that you have already been on this journey and I also think you look great.
Thank you for sharing your story. I love the variety of your videos. This one felt like i was on the trail with you (I'm glad I didn't feel the mosquitoes though 😂).
@@thewildcherryfarm I’m so happy you appreciate the variety, I’m sure my content is confusing to YT but it’s ok because I’ve found such a kind community like you.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest yes, I think my content might be confusing to YT too because I jump around so much, but it's ok. I think it's much more fun than niching down. And yes, the community here is lovely! So i glad we found each other. 😃
Thank you for sharing your truth with such authenticity and transparency, so beautiful🥰❤ "It's about everything that goes with the number." It was the same for me, very well said Tracie! #eatwhole #eatmindfully love it!
@@starchyshauna you get it. I love watching your journey Shauna, you are doing so well.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest ❤🥰🙏🏽
❤ 90/10 is the way to go! My holistic nutritionist had said that exact thing. Isn’t is weird how we don’t see ourselves realistically? I always thought I was big too, all my life. It’s sad really. I was 110 when I got married, at 25 years old pregnant with my first I was told I was underweight! I was still 110 lbs. I’m finding perimenopause really hard to not put on weight, I feel what you’re saying. We might have different numbers on the scale, but it’s a struggle too. Love you my dear friend ❤
Yes, it doesn’t matter the number it seems it’s the mindset❤ I must work on my mindset and at the same time I want to be strong, not winded and feel healthy so in this case my number somewhat reflects the state of my health. When it was a lessor number least I felt better physically. Thank you for stopping by Alex! I miss YOU. I’m now off both IG and FB so kit able to see your drawings.
Welcome to my essay:
I can really relate to what you are saying about the culture of Southern California. There is so much pressure to look a certain way but it’s so not walkable. It’s an oxymoron. I’ve lived in Seattle which is more walkable and more laid back about appearances. I get complimented on my style all the time here but that never happened in SoCal. I was always underweight when I lived in SoCal but I never felt enough. I weigh more here since having my health issues more under control and I’m on a med that makes me gain weight. I’m happy we at least now get to live in a digital culture that is beginning to celebrate a diversity of body types.
When you said you “cheated” at In N Out I was like wait…. isn’t that a healthy option? Hehe So you know will all my food allergies In n Out is one of the few places I can safely eat. (They have a gluten free dedicated frier for French fires and they can give me plain patties in a bowl with grilled onions and tomatoes. (I know you were just dying to know my in n out order 🤣) I can also order the same thing from Five Guys for a higher price. Haha If there is not a Five Guys or In n Out around and my day doesn’t go as planned my safe food options are I better have a pork bar with me. If I eat something process and will likely have an allergic or MCAS reaction. That includes alcohol and sugar. If you can safely eat junk food please do it! It means the world can provide for you. It means you have food security. It means your body is strong and can effectively process small amounts of “toxins.” Most important eating what makes you happy can improve your mental health. I’ve learned to love the foods that are safe for me and there are benefits to my restricted diet but if I am ever cured I’m eating a bag of Cronuts with fried chicken and ice cream asap.
Good things take time. ❤️ It’s called variety.
@@heatherinde you see, I’m so conditioned with the diet culture I had no idea I used language in the video about in-n-out and called it cheating because with my whole heart I knew it was my best choice on the go however my subconscious still thinks because it’s “fast food” it equals not as good for me. I love the idea of variety and that’s why I’m doing that 90/10 if I deprive of all the loves it will not be sustainable. I had 2 glasses of wine Friday and Saturday however cut it out the other 5 days, I also consider that a win and sustainable. It’s just such a tricky thing to pull out of what has been ingrained into me since I became a teen or even a tween as I explained about doing Jane Fonda. I just want to say good catch on the language I was using. I absolutely love you brought that into awareness for me!
I also can’t wait for you to heal and eat whatever the heck you want! Thank you for this well thought out comment that also it gives me more insight to you. However I do remember a video where you touched on your weight and how it’s been an adjustment with your new body. I always want to keep my curves but I also don’t want to be winded walking through a parking lot like I was this weekend. Nearly 200 on my frame is a lot to walk around with.
My Mum would do Richard Simmons videos. 😂
@@AthomewithKaren rest his soul. Such a ball of energy!
hoping the best for you. I found myself tipping the scales at 220 pounds, never weighed that much ever. I am 6'3, but that weight was way to much. Went to a yogurt lunch each day and half a banana for breakfast. Dinner was always good with Karens cooking. Got myself down to 196. Now I bounce around between that and 205 depending on what kind of wonderful baking Karen does. It is a challenge and continued commitment. Even at 196 I still had a bigger stomach then what I would have liked to have.
@@EmbraceTheJourney it’s great to hear how you tweaked just a few things and it was sustainable and helped you get back to where you felt more comfortable and healthy. Now Karen is a lean machine and I love how you both keep moving with your walks! We got this Tee!
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So much to love about this video.
I love the thumbnails you've been creating, so artistic (the only downside is that when I see them, my brain doesn't immediately say "oh that's Tracie's video" without your face, but I quickly figure it out.
No edits! Impressive. I've tried doing a couple of those but succumbed to the edits. *keep trying* I tell myself. You inspire me.
It's amazing when we think about the messaging we've heard our whole lives about food and eating. Our relationship with food is so interesting to me. You've given me a lot to think about!
How did you do that little font?!
I decided all of a sudden to do my recent videos using old pictures from my Flickr days because I don’t care if my thumb nail stand out anymore. I care that years from now it will be what I like to look at and sometimes it will be me…if any of that makes sense? Thank you for seeing the artistic quality in them, that’s the part I like too. I wonder if anyone else noticed.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest I'm not sure which little font you're talking about?
"Flickr days" YES! I still have an account that I look at every couple of years, but those were the days! You're like a sister from another mister. It's crazy how much we have in common!
@@RobinsonKris oh my gosh Kris, I don’t see the font now, I must have been trippin!
I did a gut health test and it showed so much about my health. I definitely recommend getting one done to take the guest work out of health. 😊
@@Mindfulmaven7 I’ve had them done in the past. About 5 years ago when I had a job I hired a natural doctor and she did all the tests and I ate like she suggested, lots of probiotic heavy foods and nothing processed and non dairy. I can’t afford a test these days and I have so many tools she gave me. It is always good to know though.
@@Lifeinthewyldewestyes, they can be pricey. Viome is pretty reasonable. I would like to get mine done again soon. My daughter had hers done through her functional medicine/ naturopathic doctor. A great tool. 😊
@@Mindfulmaven7the is the name I was looking for that’s what our Maritza is to us! Our 2nd born son has had a couple labs for his ulcerative colitis, he also had a parasite and something else Maritza had him on a serious natural program with a ton of supplants and really great probiotics. I believe it more than Western medicine.
I am currently 145 and I am short too. I do feel fat now but I go to the gym and I try to keep myself active by making sure that get some walking done when I am at lunch. Me too I have a tendency to do that too. It is possible but like you say 90/10.
If you do it reasonable that’s a good mindset.
Yesssss one day at a time 😊
@@kimberlygibson3 my advice is so love who we are where we are. All my hating myself and thinking I was fat was such a waste of time and really bad for my mental health. I see such radiant and energetic beauty out of your 145 pound body. I love the way you take care of your vessel, I often hear you say, I watched YT while I was working out at the gym and you walk at lunch too, you’re an amazing person. Keep being YOU, you’re awesome.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest there is such power in your words I absolutely love it ……you are amazing 🤩
@@kimberlygibson3 ditto! You are amazing too❤️
I had a wake up call! I actually eat pretty well but need to be even more careful. When I lived in Florida, I felt that same SoCal pressure of looking good/fit. I went through anorexia as a teen. I weighed 89 at 5’8 😢 thinking back it makes me really sad that I cared that much how I looked and always felt fat. My family is obese so I’ve always been so scared. My dad topped 400 lbs so big big. This is a great video Tracie! 💕
@@LonnaRae you know what your comment makes me want to do? Hug you tight. Thanks for sharing your story here today with me. I’m heart broken that you endured an ED, young souls should never have to feel that way, old souls for that matter too.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest aww, thank you. I have a lot of body image issues still 3 decades later. 🥺 Some of that stuff never goes away.
@@LonnaRae I sure wish it were different. Lots of love.
You do not look overweight but I feel like we are aloud to love our bodies and want to improve our health at the same time - I'm so sorry you felt that and were subjected to comments that made you feel less than. I've never been below 140 - I was there for a week-haha - rested in my ideal bodyweight at 150 and spent a decade "trying to lose the last 10" - I did body for life too- :) The show I'm on tour doing now is all on this topic it's called My Body is My Home - I'm 5ft 1 - Love in and out - that's my order too :)We don't have them in Canada- One day at a time YES! Mosquitos lol YES DO YOU xoxo
Body is my home sounds like the most perfect title. It makes such sense and I really want to read it.
Hi, I missed this upload yesterday. I'm in the UK, so maybe it was just a time difference. Both of my parents were skinny and I've always been petite. I have a small frame and I'm only 5'4" (1.64cm), so any extra weight really shows on me. I had a relationship in my early 20s and had a son at 25. After that, my weight went back to what I considered normal for me, which was 50-53 kg. However, after 40, I slowly and gradually gained weight, probably due to perimenopause and menopause. The weight became an issue for me, and I started feeling uncomfortable. I totally understand what you mean. As a long-distance runner, I need to eat well to be strong and healthy for my marathon training. Recently, I've become more mindful about the type of food I eat and have started to see slow but positive results; my weight is going down, albeit very slowly. This is new to me because, like you, I used to go all out with diets and get burned out. However, since becoming a runner, something has changed for me. I've learned to be patient, keep the big picture in mind, and be consistent. Nobody is perfect and we all have good and bad days, but what matters is the incremental efforts. It's definitely true that "Good things take time!" You got this! (Sorry for the essay! lol)
Joane, I love your essay! I’m a bit of an essay queen myself! I love to hear your story because it helps me know more about you. I really admire the fact you are a long distance runner. I watch runners and it looks so freeing yet each time I’ve tried it absolutely hate it. I love to walk and especially wander, as long as I’m moving right 😂 you have encouraged me and validated the slow and go…
It has to be sustainable.
@@Lifeinthewyldewest Aw, thanks! And yes, the most important thing is to get some body movement and stay consistent! 🙌❤
Thanks for sharing your experience. I think you’re beautiful inside and out. I just always been obese. I was a 200 pound cheerleader most of high school. I went to Weight watcher today and I am the heaviest I ever been. Yet I feel like I still look the same at 200 to 340. My labs are good I’m not diabetic. The weight is just always there. I just worry about my joints. The weight is a lot on my back.
Also get winded easy. All the things you’re saying I also feel.
Phauxe wants to lose 50 pounds by February. I know we can do that we done it before.
So you support me and I’ll support you. Deal? 😊
I will try my best to support you Krystal. It's not easy it really is NOT easy and some people make it look so easy. Since I have made this video I have struggled since the weekend. We had some emotional and stressful things that were happening and well....food is my comfort. I didn't feel or see anything happening in the first couple of weeks I had changed and I was feeling frustrated. I think you are just so beautiful and I'm happy to hear your labs are good and your insides are healthy. I too worry about the joints and bones. I just sat with an older lady who had knee surgery and she said it was because she had too much weight on her joints. I know our friend Stevie here on YT has been such an inspiration to keep going and also being reasonable in her goals. One day at a time...one moment at a time. Some choices will be better than others and I will be glad about that. I just spoke to another YT friend who has been doing the interment fasting and claims its been the best lifestyle change she has made. I may consider it. I'm thinking about it at the very least.
so if you had not had a period for a solid 12 months you would be menopause or as they say post-menopause is actually the day after you had not had a period for 12 months. Menopause is one day, post menopause is for the rest of our life after that. I know confusing. When I was just past menopause i was a lot heavier. It is hard when our bodies have hormonal roller-coaster in us, leading up to menopause which is peri-menopause really puts weight on. Our bodies are confused and storing extra fat on us which is from estrogen our bodies are trying to produce through fat, I know that is confusing and weird too. But our bodies do settle down once you are in menopause and then you can lose the fat a lot easier. With eating healthy you will lose the weight.
This is encouraging for me to hear. Thank you. I’ll be patient as my body settles 😊