I think it’s so important to share these vulnerable moments. THIS is what a weight loss journey looks like. We’re not always losing weight and feeling enthusiastic and motivated about everything. I love that you shared this...thank you! 💕
It is always heartening to see that other people struggle with the same things I do. Yes, please post mental health and weight loss vids. I do not think this gets as much attention as it should.
I’m an average size but I have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus symptoms, also digestive issues. My knees have been some of my most effected joints with inflammatory issues. The low impact versions of exercise AND joint support on my wrists, knees, and occasionally my hips and ankles, were what helped me get through the “start” of trying to get healthier. Even though I’m average and my weight is fine, and I look like I’m healthy even, I was out of shape/weak, didn’t care what I ate, and my body was screaming and burning and wanting better. After a couple months of low impact I was able to start jumping now and then, and currently I’m able jump almost through entire workouts, with my joint support on. Low impact, joint support, take it slow, and it’ll get better, I’m rooting for you 💪🏽👏🏽.
Thank you! That’s such good advice! And I love how you mention that even when you look healthy that’s not always the case. People are always going through more than what we see on the surface!
Thank you for sharing! Girl, yesterday when I discovered your channel you were at 200 subs now I see you're over 600! That makes me so happy, I respect everything you're doing for yourself and I believe this is some of the most wholesome, quality content I've see on this subject in UA-cam in a long time. Thanks!!! 🥳
metallicaddictno1 I was noticing the subs growing. So cool!! I subbed I think when it was 175 subs, lol that was yesterday. Now look at it. I am excited the this positive community to grow.
Haha, it's so crazy isn't it! TBH I'm a little overwhelmed by it all, but also SO incredibly grateful and honored that so many people relate to me and my content and actually find it useful for their own journeys!
Thank you! I’m trying so hard to make my content useful and glad others can see how big of an impact mental health has on weight loss! (but then it took me 30 years to figure out so I can’t judge 😁)
I found you via ObesetoBeast yesterday and I love you! I'm prud of the way of dealing with your emotions. Thank you for this video. I just started my own weightloss journey. I'm fasting and it's going good. Now I just need new batteries in my scale...
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I know I have had similar feelings of how the hell did I let myself get to this point?! But you are working towards being better which is the amazing thing. Don’t be hard on yourself for what your incapable of doing. Be proud of yourself that you’re taking steps toward one day being able to do it. And it will come. You will be able to do those things again one day. But you’re asking so much of yourself to be able to do that really high impact stuff now.
*Sigh*...I know...And luckily 90% of the time I remember that but, sometimes that little monster that haunts the dark recesses of my mind comes out to play and shoves my head in the sandbox ☹
Laura Lynn I totally get it! I am the same way on myself too. Thanks for writing back! I know your channel is blowing up right now and I’m so happy for you. But it’s really cool to get a comment back.
Haha, I somehow managed to catch up on all of the comments for the moment, but once I’m back to work next week it’s going to be difficult. Especially with also try to make videos! But I’m going to do my best - important for people to feel heard and appreciated! And I DEFINITELY appreciate all of you and am so grateful!
@@lauralynn2847 good. And yes working full time, making videos (which are actually way more work than I thought) and making sure you are active socially can be difficult! I'm excited what you do next. I'd love to see a video on the other coping mechanisms you use when it comes to being an emotional eater.
I love what you are doing. I have struggled with my weight for my whole life and this is so real and true, especially about missing what we could do before exercise wise. I used to weight probably 450 lbs, I lost 150 lbs, was in the gym loving it, had the worst year of my life last year (3 miscarriages within about 1 year after many years of infertility) and gained about 80 lbs back. Most of my regain was within the first 6 months. I’m back on track, frustrated I gained but proud I didn’t full slide back. I have been struggling with finding non food coping skills and people are always like working out... but tbh working out pisses me off now bc I compare myself to where I was and how hard it is now vs 80 lbs ago. I had a weird ahha moment when you were talking about hot shower listening to music being a conscious choice as a coping method.... it does make me feel better but I had never thought of using that as a way to deal with the feels. I feel stupid for admitting that but wholly cow click for me. I always here take a walk, do yoga, work out and I wanted some non exercise tools too. Thank you
I am so sorry for your losses...that must have been so tough to go through 😢 but profits if you for getting back on track and make sure to keep me updated on your weight loss! And I am SO GLAD this video was useful for you! To me coping skills are anything that boosts your mood, and if absolutely needed, distracts you from how you’re feeling until you ARE ready to work through it. And that can be anything - music, art, talking to a friend, watching a comedy show, etc.
I’m crying with you girl. I feel you so much. I actually have done the Body Project workouts and I liked them. They were very knee friendly in my opinion.
You're strong. Really strong - posting a video like this isn't easy. Dedication is great, but don't push yourself too hard. Don't focus on stuff you could do in the past but can't do again yet already. Focus on how far you've already gotten in the last few weeks. 20 pounds lost isn't nothing! Also, as long as you do a little bit every day, you'll make one step further towards you goal. Walking a mile everyday is great! You'll get there in the end - it's a marathon, not a sprint :)
It’s like you’re reading my mind! 🤗 I have been telling myself these same things all day! And I am definitely trying not to push myself too hard cause what would be worse is getting injured and not being able to work out at all for months! I don’t know if I’d have the strength to come back from that...
Girl... I'm crying over here with you. I also have an old injury on my right ankle and I sprained it again a month ago. And I feel your frustration, I was doing so well, going on walks and was starting to get back to lifting weights (which I love) and this CRAP happens. I'm still emotional and feel sooooo stupid for not paying attention and falling on my ass and was hating that my 235 lbs body made it all worse. I was sad for the entire month and finally I'm back on a good head space and refocusing on my diet and let physical therapy do it's thing and wait until I can move better again. I'm so glad I watched the Obese2Beast video, that's how I found you. And the way you approach your journey it just make me happy. The things you talk about hit home and your personality just keeps me feeling 🌈🌈🦋🦋 it makes me happy and make just wanting do better. Sending you much love!!!
I am SO GLAD you found this video useful! And I am so sorry for your injury! That is so tough! I think one of the reasons I was able to move past that moment so quick is I reminded myself if I go to fast I will most likely wind up getting injured, and then I WONT be able to workout for weeks to months. And I dont know that I'd have the strength to come back from that... But I am so proud of you for getting yourself back on track and overcoming that challenge - that's TRUE resilience and dedication right there! YOU GOT THIS CARLA! Make sure to keep me updated!
@@lauralynn2847 Thank you sooo much for the reply. Knowing that someone has my back and can relate to my experience, it makes a world of difference. You ma'am, just made my day!!!! (insert has many heart emojis as you want, the browser is not letting me)
🥰 This is what I’m here for and why I started this channel in the first place. To support and encourage others. And I am so honored that you’ve chosen to follow along on my journey and interact in the comments because THAT makes my day 💖💖💖
Sending you lots of love. Push through. You got this. I am so proud of you. Maybe you won’t loose the weight the way you did before, the cool thing is there are so many ways to loose weight. You gotta let out those feelings. My twin gave me the 20 minute rule. I get a total of 20 minutes a day to get angry and sad and feeling sorry for my self. And then let it go. It helped me so much. Here for you. Now let’s get up and moving. Sweat those demons out. Loving your videos !!!!!
Oh, Hon... I'm sorry for your pain. You have a lot of which to be proud. Small steps consistently applied will get you to your most incredible dreams. Let us be here for you when you can't be there for yourself. Hugs
This video hit home for me. My weight loss journey started at around approximately 300lbs. I’ve had a history of ankle injuries and muscle strains. There were many instances where my overzealous nature and my need for instant gratification brought me weeks of necessary rest and rehab. This pissed me off because, like you, going through great strides of losing weight motivated me, then my body just seemed to give out. I know it’s cliche, but don’t beat yourself too much. You are making great strides. The weekly weigh-ins are showing vast improvement. I commend you for recognizing that your pride would be to your detriment because nobody talks about demotivating enough. There is a better road ahead. Today, I can proudly say that I am around 170lbs, and although there are hurdles and obstacles to overcome, you are definitely on the right track. We are rooting for your continued success, and you highlighting how you’ve learned from your failures because we need more people like you who are brave enough to show your full story. 👍👍👍
Laura, you need to be kinder to yourself. You’re trying more things than I would ever be able to attempt. You got through 3 times more of the Tae Bo than before. You’re on your way back to where you were before. Not there yet but well on your way. I’m sooooo proud of you for all you’re doing and for sharing your feelings. Please rest and start again tomorrow
We're going through it with you girl, process those feelings. It sucks sometimes, I feel angry at myself here and there for the years I've allowed me to abuse this one and only human body I have. It's fucking hard accepting ourselves flaws and all. I appreciate you being real with us and not skipping over talking about this stuff.❤
It definitely is...especially when you’ve spent years knowing exactly what you’re doing to you’re body and couldn’t get up the willpower to care ☹️ but we got this! Thank you for the support!
I think it's good to show vulnerable times, bc online people are always trying to look perfect, and imo that is toxic and hurtful to others looking at it and to the person who feels the need to keep the online persona Stay strong you got this! Edit: also weight loss is mostly in diet, so if it hurts to do movement don't worry! Walking is enough, and yeah like you said just do variations to avoid hitting a plateau! Good job on not binging!
Thank you! Honestly I went back and forth about posting it because in my other videos I come off as very level-headed and super positive, but in the end I thought it’s good for others to see I may be a therapist but I’m still human and I still cry!
Patience and love towards yourself.Do not beat yourself up for what you can not do, celebrate what you can do.Lack of patience can lead to frustration and giving up.I am also on a weight loss journey and some days can be tough.You can do this!💪
Thank you for the support! I usually am a pretty patient person and try to to focus on the positive, but sometimes I just have those moments that get me down. But I’m working through them!
I’ve been through a lot in my life, and have a lot of negative self talk. I find that taking it one decision at a time helps me. I compare myself to myself. Am I doing better than I did yesterday? A week ago? A month ago? A year ago? Yes. That’s all that matters. And try to be reasonable. Don’t try to compare yourself to 10 years younger 100 pound lighter you. You can get back there. You just have to keep reminding yourself it’s possible. You were there before. Only thing stopping your from doing that again is yourself. Look in the mirror and say I can do it. Acknowledge the negative thoughts, then banish them with logic. :). I’m rooting for you, and so are many others.
Thank you for being vulnerable! A lot of other weight loss channels won't show struggles that they face. We all have our challenges and stepbacks and witnessing you working thru it and talking out loud of why and how you feel was inspiring.
Maybe some small workout tipps from somebody who struggled alot to get back into a fit state, but finally got there: Burpees, jump squads, lunges etc. won't run away. You will definitely get to the point where you can do these exercises again, but you have to make sure to keep the journey enjoyable and sustainable. It will take a while, but after a while you will be there. :) A rough number for orientation that my wife and I used: Don't go for all these high impact movements untill roughly 220 lbs. It's just too much stress on the joints and connective tissue at the moment and the risk of injure is too high to make it worth. And injury is the one thing that can really throw you back on your journey. If you wanna do burpees, just substitute the jump with a standing full body stretch and go up and down slowly one leg after the other. For squads and lunges, limit the range of motion. Go as far down as you can control without feeling pain. Maybe consider doing squads with you back to a wall or with a chair/bed etc. as a fixed end point for the movement. You will see that you get a couple inches deeper with every week and eventually you will get there. Also I'd recommend to not think about your last weight loss phase at all. It's not a competition between past-you and present-you. It's present-you aiming to be a little bit better tomorrow than today. One point I want to emphasize is that there's no need to completely kill yourself in these workouts. For long term success it's much more important to make movement a habbit. The difference between a light workout and a hard workout is maybe 100-200 calories. That's less than an ordinary sandwich. And your physical capabilities will 100% improve alot also without going to your limits every single time. When my wife started her first workouts - which were actually her first real workouts after two decades - she did just stretching and basic core stability work. Some months later she started incorporating low impact cardio and strength training and it wasn't untill she was almost a year into her journey that she felt ready to go for high impact movements. It's so important to respect where you are now, always listen to your body and slowly but steadily improve from that point on. Consistency is queen. :) So heads up, Laura! I am very positive that you are already doing more than enough to reach your goal. So much more that it's probably best to reduce the intensity a bit for the next couple months. ;) p.s. a source that I would heavily recommend is Fitness Blender. They have great, free workouts for all fitness levels and an extremely positive and supportive community.
Thank you! I am definitely trying to take it slow and doing mainly walking for now. I think last night I just got stuck in thoughts of comparing myself to where I was before and it made me emotional. And I definitely have NO plans on doing burpees any time soon, but can’t wait until I can! ☺️
Thank you for sharing this. Your honesty is refreshing and will help many people. Continue to love your body and treat it well by not pushing it to do things before it is ready. The time will come when you are kick boxing all around your living room to your happy music playlist!
Thank you for being raw and honest. This was actually very good for me to watch you transition from crying to working it out and creating a plan. Very eye opening to me.
You got this Laura, there will be bumps in the road but in the end it will be worth it! Share your thoughts when you need it, we got your back. At 32 I thought I would always be concerned about my weight, two years later I am not struggling anymore. Trust me you can do it!
Thank you for sharing all of these, weight loss isn't about getting from point A to B and then celebrating, unfortunately. It has a LOT of down moments, at least for me, but recognizing coping skills and finding things that help through the tough moments, even if temporarily, greatly helps. As always keep it up 💛
Hugs Lauren. You’re doing great. ❤️ I remember when I moved to Europe, my husband took me to the beach and I was so out of shape, that my legs felt like jelly and I threw up from that little bit physical movement of walking on the sand. It was awful. But I did it again, and again. Now I’m able to bike around fairly easily, walk for hours when we go Amsterdam or den haag (we live in holland). But it was a slow process. And i still have much so improve. 😉 I look forward to your mental health and weight loss videos 👊🏻👍🏻
Thank you for posting this. I've been struggling in a similar way and this really helped me put my situation into perspective and gave me a mental pause that I needed. Thank you for being open, honest, and an inspiration for people and for my own weight loss journey.❤
This was really helpful. See how someone gets through a moment like this rather than being told or reading about the mechanisms makes it feel doable and relatable :)
The fitness blender and Thank you Bubu both are good channels with low impact workout. You got this. It's normal to feel defeat at the beginning. I still have videos where I can't finish. Doesn't matter where you start, it's the journey and where you end up.
It’s difficult staying positive. I know. You have to give yourself a break. Don’t beat yourself up for what you did yesterday. Focus on how you are doing better today. Focus on what you ARE doing. Not what you did. And for goodness sake DO NOT do things like squats and stuff like that until you get some of your weight off and your knee heals better. Do not hurt yourself more. Most weight loss comes from the kitchen anyway. But give your weight bearing joints a break. Don’t do anything that puts more pressure on them than walking. Don’t think about what you used to do in the past. Focus on NOW!! You are not alone. You go forward from here. With the rest of us. 💞💞
Thank you and believe me, I'm doing my best! I'm usually a pretty patient person but just got ahead of myself for a moment and when I failed it let the emotions in!
I felt every second of this. I'm restarting my weight loss tmw after a break. I haven't weighed in yet, but I think I'm about 280lbs. I dislocated my kneecap this spring, and then damaged my other knee using it all the time in compensation. Through lockdown, every fun exercise I tried, hula hooping, dancing etc hurt too much. Then I discovered chair cardio. I cannot recommend it enough. There are lots of vids on UA-cam, and they can be pretty hardcore, even though they're not weight bearing, so start with the easy ones. I used to run 5 times a week back when I was about 235lbs and I really miss it. This really helped take its place, and there's plenty of variety. Some of these trainers are genius. Loads of love on your journey. I have about 28 vids to go, so apologies if this is old news xx
@@lauralynn2847 it really works. Who knew you could sweat so much while perched on the edge of the sofa? You can go as hard or as gently as you like as well. I'm 37. Exercising gently right now is my friend :) Good luck :D
I am glad you posted this. We all feel you, we have all been there at some point. And you do NOT look disgusting. You look like a beautiful woman who is sweaty after her exercise. 🤷🏼♀️. You are NOT disgusting.
Thanks for sharing this Laura. It must be hard showing your vulnerable side on the internet but I definitely appreciate you being so open with us and showing us that it's okay to have bad days. Slow and steady wins the race, right!
You will have multiple days like this, you need this to push through. At 220 lbs I struggled and I struggled A LOT. But it’s a work in progress, maybe you wont be able to do what you did before but that doesn’t mean that there wont be other things you’ll be great at. One day at the time and you will see, I promise you, you will see how much your body will change. Hell I could feel how much lighter my legs were to lift even. You have to «fail» to be able to succeed. Use it as a motivation, you keep fighting which is so important!
Sending you positive vibes! It’s hard not being able to work out the same ways you were able to in the past. FYI...a low impact workout that helped me lose enough weight/build stamina to get me back onto the elliptical was treading water/swimming. You can change strokes, use equipment like pull buoys, kick boards, and even like aqua gloves to change up your work outs.
I wish I had access to a pool ☹️ maybe once COVID is over I will look into a gym membership at our local athletic club...? Thanks so much for watching!
What a beautiful video! I just found your channel and am loving it! I hope you'll post often, and I wish you every success. I am also on a weight loss journey, and I look forward to your inspiring videos! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! And I'm trying to post as often as possible! And keep me updated on your successes during your own journey so I can cheer along with you!
It’s ok my dear... we do stupid crazy things in our lives and it’s truly fine.. it’s about admitting to the problem and moving on... and then start changing it ... I want to advise u sth great.. instead of working out learn to belly dance .. it’s way better and less tension on your body... and you’ll heal eventually.. injury is part of working out ... I’m so happy that you’re expressing yourself and your feelings this is healthy... it’s completely ok... you’re a beautiful smart funny human... eat healthy and rest... when you’re ready learn to belly dance healthy from inside and out ❤️❤️ join a class for u not to injure yourself and walk for some time..
I'm in therapy right now for depression and it's really nice to hear that you experience what I feel as well. The negative thoughts and then having to look at the situation logically and shit.
Good on you for getting through that difficult time. I'm going through a weight loss journey myself, and the mental aspect of it is hugely underrated. I was never much of a crier when I was heavier, but now that I'm not numbing my emotions with food, I tend to feel overwhelmed and cry more than I used to. Please keep pushing through, we're all cheering you on!
@@lauralynn2847 sometimes a good cry is what we need - sometimes I even feel better after crying, but other times I'll need to take a nap afterwards (and that's okay!) You're absolutely on the right track though, and I hope you can celebrate this non scale victory because you're making some serious progress here
Self doubt creeps up on us all driving the rational thoughts away. You are not alone in this Laura, we are all in this together. P.S. I loved what you said about emotions never being wrong. I feel it is important for us to acknowledge and accept that.
Glad you got some rest and feel better. We all have our moments. I think you handled it well. You allowed yourself to feel your feelings, had a good cry, picked yourself up and moved on. Be gentle to your body. Getting hurt is your worst setback. I know for me, walking is more than what I was doing just a couple months ago. Hang in there, lady!
Thank you! I absolutely agree. I keep telling myself an injury and not being able to workout for months is 10x worse than having to build up to doing intense exercise again!
Laura Lynn Yes! I’ve had many injuries over the years sideline my goals. Well, I’m not going to preach, just pay attention to your body. You’ve got this!
Sooo glad you shared. Today (tonight... it’s 1am) is my bad day. Tried doing 30min of just walking and I am so frustrated with my body not cooperating. I used to be able to walk several miles in a day with no issue and I love being outdoors, so I feel like a big chunk of me is missing. I’m only 26 and I have chronic migraines on top of bad hips and knees. I have a suggestion and you can take it or leave it: there are straps that you can mount either on a wall or doorway or ceiling. If you’ve heard of them you can disregard the rest of the comment. They are called TRX straps and they helped me so much because I have been sedentary for over a decade so I have very little strength and balance. I felt much better doing squats and lunges when I had something to pull on to counteract my weight. You can modify a lot of movements as well on the TRX type straps so that when you get to a better weight it helps you get more resistance training, but they’re great for beginners too.
I have heard about TRX and am definitely considering looking into them! And I hear you. I am so grateful that walking, at least, I can do with minimal discomfort. It’s hard not to get stuck in that trap of comparing ourselves to our past. But you got this! Keep me updated on you journey so I can cheer you on 🤗
Such raw emotion from a woman who keeps it all in. I can see it cus I’m the same way🤪 I don’t cry often especially in front of people. I have to be the one who has it all together for everyone else. Thank you for sharing! It was really amazing to see someone so intelligent- from a therapist background- to see how you work through these bad thoughts. You know how I deal with my bad thoughts? I drink. I isolate myself. You are sooo much more mentally healthy than myself and you really are an inspiration to me.
You definitely figured me out 😂 I do tend to keep it all in but sometimes it just spills over... in the past this would have led to me just giving up or binging non-stop for days but I definitely have better coping skills now. And you will build them too - just takes time and patience! YOU GOT THIS!
Laura Lynn we’re the same age! Coming up to 31 on 11/3. (If we have the same bday that’s just spooky🤣) That is probably one of the reasons as to why you’re so relatable to me personally. On another note, You have a masters degree and a job in your field- that is a huge accomplishment and something I aspire for. We’re like opposites kinda. You got your career and mental health in a good place (as far as I can telll???🤣) and now you’re dealing with the weight issue. For me I’ve SOMEWHAT got the weight issue “under control” but my career- what I went to college, for- and also adult independence I guess seems sooo unattainable. I graduated in 2018 with a BS in geology which is still late for my age- and geology is one of the most physically demanding degrees you can get. Like more than 50% of the entry level geology jobs you apply for literally say you HAVE TO PASS A PHYSICAL as part of the interviewing process 😖 Anyways I had always been overweight but I think there was a definite weight/mental health issue that evolved in me while being in college and my brain is sooo broken I think. Well that’s a little dramatic but I used to be not so pessimistic and my weight gain during college and being surrounded by healthy people and obviously being the biggest person in the room- all of that messed with my self perception or whatever... you probably have better words! All right I’m done rambling thanks for listening if you read this and I think we should be friends 😂🤣 and I really appreciate your insight.
November 9, so, close! That sounds super stressful but geology is so interesting! Are you working in your field now? And YES, we definitely should be 😂 you can always DM on Instagram!
@@lauralynn2847 lol😅😭 no I've been unemployed since I graduated from college. Cant seem to land a job and I do soooo bad on interviews. I know my perception of my self is what's probably holding me back. Anyways that's why I have so much time to respond to you?😅😭 no job. Living off my parents- as almost an informal therapist to my older siblings.... im the youngest but I'm the kid that "has their shit together". And there is so much expectation on me from my parents to keep everyone sane when theyre vacationing and whatever. i love my parents but it is a lot of expectation and stress. All the other kids get to be drunk inebriated assholes but Sarah?? Sarah holds it all together. Sarah calms the crazies when they are threatening violence on others or suicide. In the end I im just an almost 31 yr old trying to figure out the "adult life"- looking on yt for guidance. What is your take on my crazy life? I've only ever spoken to a therapist once at my college and man she was overwhelmed by life story 😅😭 and I know o shouldn't even asked your opinion cause you cant gauge me from a couple comments!! Why did I even ask lol no expectations here just rambling still
Haha, yeah...can’t really comment given I don’t know all that much about you and your family...BUT that does sound super stressful regardless! I am the oldest so I can definitely empathize with feeling a ton of pressure - sometimes unfair - in terms of being the example and being held to an entirely different level in terms of expectations and responsibilities. That said I don’t think it was quite AS stressful as what you’re going through. My brothers are all fairly sane...most of the time! 😂 And I hear you on interviews - I HATE them.
Thanks so much for starting this channel and journey with us... I would love watch mental health videos specially in the weight loss journey and quarantine.
We are a unified field - including an emotional, physical, mental and etheric body. We shed EVERYTHING that no longer serves us from all our bodies. It is an impersonal process. At least in my perspective. I have shed so many hot tears of release on my journey. It feels good eventually. We become “lighter”.
I stumbled on this video after seeing more recent videos of yours. It means so much to me to be able to see that a difficult night does not have to derail me. As I comment, this video is a couple weeks old. And the more recent videos show that you are still going and dedicated. Thank you so much for showing that feelings of guilt and shame (probably my biggest struggle) will rear their head, but will not last forever and that I can still be dedicated in the face of those things.
I am SO GLAD this video was useful to you! And yes, they definitely don’t last forever and it’s 100% possible to move on from them. Just takes a touch of forgiveness and a lot of patience 😁
I just want to give you a big hug. You can do this and you know it! It will need time and it is ok to feel angry but don't forget how much you have already accomplished!
Thanks for sharing a tough moment. I think a lot of viewers can relate to what you are going through. I can for sure! Especially with the bad knees. It's great to see the coping mechanisms you are using. My journey is going on 8 months. It gets better and you have a lot of friends in this journey. 🤗💪Hugs
It's been worth everyday. There were great days of victory! 😄And days of defeat. 😫 But I am within 8 pounds of my goal weight. And I have changed my mindset from saying "I can't" to saying "I can't yet" That's been a bigger change than the physical. It shocked me how much of this was me standing in my own way.
Awh girl!! I just feel like hugging you!! I've very sorry you have to deal with this injury. But thank you for sharing! I see myself so much in this, but way more rational with the therapist side... Amazing video. Thank you Laura!!
Thank you 🥰 it’s a struggle but I’m getting through it, one day at a time. Just glad it wasn’t worse. For awhile I was scared I’d have to have surgery.
Something that we tend to forget is that is ok not to be ok. This journey has its ups and downs, mental struggles, but what makes the difference is that you dont give up. I think is so important to let all that rage and frustration to come out because its so necesary to express our feelings in order to not let them eat us. Take all that rage for yourself and turn it into motivation. It happened to me that about a year ago I injured myself for accident at home and wasnt able to workout properly at gym. I felt so frustrated and angry because I couldnt lift weights which I love to do. I blame myself coinstanly for not being careful enough until I hold myself up and understood it will be a matter of time, and things wont be that hard always, I will become stronger. That thoughs helped me to overcome of my anger thoward myself. Thanks for share your thoughs, please keep inspiring us 😉
YES! So true! I just keep reminding myself it will take less time to work myself up to the place I want to be than it would if I pushed myself too hard and got injured. Thank you so much for your support! 🥰
It’s not and believe me I did mental gymnastics around whether or not to post but I’m so glad I did 🥰 and THANK YOU again for sharing my video with obese to beast...I’m still in shock 😳
Laura Lynn You deserve all the support you get! No need to thank you, everyone loved YOU! You are so real and being a different perception when going through weight loss 🙌🏼💪🏼 you definitely keep me motivated! It’s so tough! Especially having to go through it again 😭 I can relate too much!
Oh I hear ya...all the time my mind wants to go down that path of “if only you’d stuck with it the last time you’d be at your goal weight and just maintaining.” And then I have to mentally kick that thought in the a** and move on but it’s TOUGH! I am honestly amazed that so many people like me... And I’m usually a fairly confident person, but, it’s just kind of surreal. Especially when it’s usually my teen clients that love my personality, not their adult parents 😂
I think you're doing a great job and you're rolling with your reality as you discover it. I just found your story tonight and ive been watching all of your videos, and i wanted to let you know that you are helping me with my own motivation. Ive been working on losing 75 lbs for a little over a year, but the last few months have been me justifying stepping back even though I hadn't hit my fitness goals yet. I wound up gaining back 10 lbs after hitting 55lbs down and it is so disappointing. Mentally, I feel like ive gained 50 lbs back, which is a sad truth to admit, but there it is. I still will try out workouts that I can't physically handle and get very upset with myself when I realize I can't finish. I know now that my set backs over the past months were all mental health related, so I completely appreciate your realness with the disappointments, both physically and mentally, because anyone else working to lose a lot of weight will know how real those disappointments are and it makes us feel less alone. Thank you for putting your story out there because it is really helpful and inspiring. I can't wait to see more as you go :)
Thank you so much for your kind words 🥰 I am so glad that my videos are ringing true to you! And CONGRATS on your weight loss so far - that’s amazing! And I hear you on the feeling like you’ve gained back more than you actually have...the mind can play some cruel tricks!
Dear Laura Glad you do better now. crying is healing - it is like the rust the falls of when we free ourself from shackles. So love from a fan. Try to train your mind to never look back in a regret or negative way - water und the bridge. Just accept situations and look how you can work with it. Be patient with yourself and your progress. Glad you prerecorded the videos in advance cause additional pressure is the last thing you need with the journey. here my answer to weight in Nr. 1 video Myself: 4 years ago my weight was 297lbs/135kg on 5.97feet/182cm. Was running to catch a train and then decided to never to this again - thought I caught out my lung lol. Lost in the first year 60lbs/27arund kg then next 2 years another 22lbs/10kg. Aiming now to lose another 30-35lbs. I never was morbidly obesed but was always about between 25-35lbs too much. So I know struggle with weight a bit. Wish you love and strength I believe you can do it cause you are so honest with yourself and have clear selfreflection that makes me believe you will succeed.
Thank you so much for the kind words ☺️ I am definitely working on the not comparing current me to past me, but there are times when it just gets to me...and CONGRATS on your weight loss so far! YOU GOT THIS!
@@lauralynn2847 Glad my words reached you. About the training: what I would suggest is to use a method that is holistic and not taxes your joints. So my tip do tai chi katas - it helps you cause it builds up your whole body and gives balance at the same time. To do it as exercises you only need to tighten your muscles a bit so you have resistance. The positive you get a cardio workout (the more resistence the bigger the impact - believe me this will be enough to let you sweat) without joint problem & there is enough free tai chi on youtube.
We stand with you❤️ - I’ve had those days those nights the tears the rage the disappointment then I cry hard then breathe inhale exhale tomorrow is a new day: Body Project is awesome go for it. FitnessType also is low impact. I’ve decided to stop bullying my body and I will go with the flow consistency is the name of the game.
I am looking forward to your weight loss/mental health videos 💜 I’ve been suffering with depression for over 6ish months and I’ve been trying to lose weight... I need help, and motivation
We are allowed to feel what we feel. The next step is to get through them. I do my steps even when I don't want to, except one day a week. I give myself a day to relax. I sometimes cry while working out. Girl, I look crazy in my living room. It's okay because if im upset about my weight then that's why I keep doing what I'm doing to get that next pound off. In my experience I cry more when I start losing fat. With every negative thought I tell myself 3 positive one. 🤗
I love that idea about the 3 positive thoughts - might steal it 😁 and I hear you...I have been WAY more emotional the last few weeks but wondering if it was because I was distracted from my feelings before with food. And now that’s gone they’re just rising to the surface?
@@lauralynn2847Steal away! Girl, yes, those feeling are going to come up to the surface. I sometimes think I'm good to go and nope. Some of my childhood trauma resurfaces. The little girl that felt non worthy wants validation and a helping hand. I process,validate and move on because I'm no longer that little girl 🤗.
Just found your channel, you are so inspiring! I know you are going to help a lot of people. I also have bad knees and avoid anything that says cardio kickboxing, the lateral, twisting movements are not for me. Body Project is really fun, also try HASfit on UA-cam, they have some great low impact strength and cardio workouts.
Hello! I know I'm late to the party, but I had/have knee issues and physical therapy helped a ton! I did 6 weeks with the PT and the pain stopped, I've slacked on the exercises lately so I have some pain, but no where near where it was before and I have the tools to fix it if I can get less lazy.
Lots of love to you. I have struggled with knee pain most of my life and then my foot started too. That actually made me start my weight loss journey. At first I did not work out at all and just did intermittent fasting. Then I found ddpy. It helped me tremendously because it is mainly no impact and they always tell you what you can do to in case you have any problems they also have workouts for any level of fitness. I got so much stronger and now can run down the street to catch my daughter or squat down easily beside my kids to look at something they found or comfort them when they hurt themselves. It may (sometimes) be hard but it's always worth it. Lots of love and good luck with your journey from germany.
This is such an important video. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone. I’ve been in amazing shape and now obese. I struggle with this all the time.. I used to’s... you’re not alone
This was hard to watch at first, not because it was bad, but because I could relate so much to it. The way you were able to work through it was really awesome to see, though. I'm glad you decided to post this! This kind of thing has gotten me off track more times than I can count. I've been working on having better coping methods and I'm hoping that restarting my journey now, I'll be able to tackle the setbacks easier. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! YOU GOT THIS! And believe me, it’s taken a long time and a ton of practice for me to get to the place where I can (pretty much) resolve those kinds of emotions so quickly!
I feel this video so very much! I can feel all the feelings here! I go through that cycle often, and I have to learn how to pick myself up and move forward again. Not always easy but always worth it. So glad your sharing =D I think you said before you were in WA - me too....if you were on my side of the mountains I would come be your modified exercise buddy! THANK YOU for sharing
I'm sorry you are feeling like this and having knee pain. When I was at my heaviest of 388 I used to have knee pain a lot. I never had an injury, but the pain was definitely there. When I started trying to lose weight I did a run one day...well a jog for like 10 seconds.....anyways bad idea.........my knee pain got so much worse. It hurt real bad for like a week. I would suggest doing some workouts in a pool if you have access to one. You are amazing! You can do this!
Love the honesty! Today I’m feeling tired myself. My insomnia has kicked in this week and I’m struggling to even get 5k steps today. Are you seeing a physical therapist for your knee? They can usually recommend good workout programs to do while you’re healing.
My stepdad is an occupational therapist and helped me a lot when I was injured. I actually don’t think it would be as healed as it is without his help!
Thank you for sharing. I also work in mental health and it’s really refreshing to see these principles applied to real life struggles. I think it is really important to also show what bad days are like and that everyone does indeed have them. Stay strong and you got this! (With Love, someone whose clients also want to hit me most days 😂)
Haha, I’m glad I’m not the only one 😂 figure if I don’t practice what I preach to clients I’d be a hypocrite and that just doesn’t suit my aesthetic 🤣🤗
Ive had the exact same feelings. Sometimes we need to adjust our expectations of what we can do right off the bat. You know all that and its ok to feel bad for whatever reason, feel the feels girl. You are brave and strong! U got this, one day at a time. Im right here w you!
Do what’s best for yourself! I’ve had to learn to calm down on cardio because of my breathing problems and I can start to black out if I push myself too much. I used to play soccer and track as a teen and absolutely killed some cardio, so it makes me feel shitty that I can’t just ‘push through’ like I did when I younger. I have to take breaks and slow down. I’m hoping I can help my lungs by continuing, but it’ll never be like it used to. That’s okay though! Just go as far as you can. Split up workouts or just do a completely different low-impact exercise anytime these videos do something that’s hard on the knees and continue the rest of the video the same way minus those types of quick deviations. Good luck! You’re killing it!
I hear ya! My asthma definitely makes it harder, so I can’t wait until it’s eased up a little as I lose. And I definitely have those thoughts of “I should just push through because I was able to do it 3 years ago” but just keep reminding myself to take it slow and not be impatient. The worse thing would be pushing myself too hard, injuring myself, and then not being able to work out AT ALL for 6 months...
I felt the same way when I hurt my back and wanted to dance. I was also afraid that I wouldn't be able to move like I use to. Once I started losing more weight I was able to dance and move my body better. I am so sorry you're going through this, but I am glad the strategies helped
When I had many issues with my knee I’ve tried fitnessblender (channel on yt). I think you will find something for yourself there. I wish you all the best
I struggle with this everyday too. I just turned 20 on september 1st and I'm 330ish ibs. at 14 i was already in the 320S and then between then and 18 i got down to 240ish and as soon as i got to university I blew up because of my habits to where i am now. I also have pcos but that can be controlled through diet and exercise and because i haven't been good with either i wont use that as an excuse. I know how to get back down, but its so hard. I'm going to keep pushing though. You're amazing and I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!
And I BELIEVE IN YOU! You got this! If you need some accountability, comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram and let me know how you’re doing each week! Or if you have someone else like a friend or family member, you can do it with them as well! And just a quick tip, high protein and limiting sugar (I’ve been doing no added sugar but still have fruit every day) is so helpful when it comes to PCOS and weight loss!
@@lauralynn2847 Thank you so much! I'm going to follow you with my new Instagram That I made recently. I really want to restart/start ( i started making videos in highschool and got to insecure looking at myself and hearing my voice and i was in the 240s so hopefully i can still do it even though I'm bigger) my youtube channel this year. my instagram is patbr.ownie and I'll look for yours now. and limiting chocolate is my biggest struggle😞 but I think i balance okay.
Ooooooh, chocolate! But what’s awesome about doing a no sugar challenge is that after a couple weeks everything starts tasting SO MUCH SWEETER! Like my grapes the other day literally tasted like candy. And now I can eat dark chocolate and it tastes super sweet, and it’s easier to only eat a small portion because you can only handle so much of it.
Laura, thank you for your videos and especially for this because I think it's really hard to share such things with others. But I understand you so well and my situation is pretty similar. Last year I was diagnosed with PCOS and my doctor told me to loose weight. I lost about 35lbs but then a quarantine happened I gain 45lbs back. And it's all my fault just because I was so unaccountable. I started my weight loss again at the end of July. I've lost 22lbs my weight is 251lbs now. I have my ultrasound on Friday so we can see consequences of my binge eating during the quarantine. I'm so disappointed on myself and so scared. Thank you again! Look forward to your videos about mental health. P.S. Sorry if I made any mistake I'm not a native speaker)
@@lauralynn2847 you definitely are and I really like it) As I said I'm really anxious now because of my diagnosis. But when I watched you l was like "hehehe important and serious themes with hilarious jokes? I'll take two!")
Hahaha, thank you! I work primarily with teens so it works really well to mesh important with funny, so basically it’s just become my standard of living 😂 And I know that diagnosis is a bit scary, but it’s manageable. At least in my experience! And if you are looking for diet tips, I have found high protein and limiting sugar (I’m actually doing no added sugar with fruits allowed) works wonders for managing those hormones! Plus plyometrics and weight lifting. And I know it’s not just me because other people have said the same thing...
These struggles are so familiar to me...For many years I lived in a bad mindset. I considered myself unworthy of joy, happiness, even life because I couldn't do something well. Damn perfectionism... I worked very hard to get rid of these thoughts. And it also took many years. I didn't wake up one day happy and decide to take care of my mental health. Step by step, I identified weak spots and worked through each of them. At this time, my weakest of weak spots is anger. There are times when it is especially difficult to cope with it. Anger is different...The reasons for anger are different. And I did a good job with some of the reasons. But there is still something... I don't hate men. But I hate being judged in terms of attractiveness to men. Cat-whistling, inappropriate flirting, touching which also inappropriate and without my permission. Fat was my defense against male attention...I don't think fat people aren't attractive. I considered MYSELF unattractive and I didn't do anything to be attractive. Because the fear of men. After losing some weight (I'm still on my journey), I don't do anything to be attractive either, but I take care of myself. And that makes me attractive (not just weight loss). And I don't blame men (some men) for finding me attractive...I blame them (some of them) for cat-whistling and inappropriate behavior, for touching me without my permission! But I don't blame them for my anger. "Some" men and their "some" behavior have always existed and will be - there is no point to wasting my mental resources because of that. And I understand it in my head. But my defense mechanism (aggression) is triggered, and now I'm bringing home two bars of chocolate! Long time no see, my old habits! (・_・)ノ(Yes, today was another episode...in daylight , on a crowded street, without any hint from my appearance or behavior). I haven't eaten them yet, I'm working on my coping mechanisms. I'm not afraid of any food (this is something I've worked hard on as well and done a very good job) and if I eat this chocolate I won't blame myself. Because I don't avoid any food at all - if I want chocolate, I eat chocolate...but now I DON'T WANT chocolate, I'm trying to control my anger, I'm trying to deal with the negativity that's eating me itself. I took a hot bath...Why does hot water help so much σ(・・ ) ? ...Anyway, I took a hot bath, watched UA-cam videos that make me laugh. I had dinner as usual...and the chocolate is still untouched. Maybe I'll have some chocolate later. But I don't want eat it because of my emotions. I'll only eat it when I want to Q(`⌒´ ) Fighting!
LOVE this! Especially when you talked about wanting to eat the chocolate because you want it, not because you’re emotions want that comfort. Awesome! Good job! And keep using those coping skills!
Every time I get on the treadmill, I can only go 2.5-3.0... 7 years ago I was able to run a 6-minute mile. I absolutely hate myself for getting in the position I am in.. but we are in the process of changing that. That helps my depression. I have been doing low impact body project and they are awesome.
YAY! I will definitely try them out! And I’m so glad your depression is getting better! I have struggled with dysthymia (aka high functioning depression) for a long time and have seen a major impact since I started eating better, cut out added sugar, and began exercising more.
Giiirl I know that rational argument for emotional reaction won' t help but just imagine if the trainer who did the video had another person on his back while doing the exercise - he wouldn't probably get even as far as you did. I am going to the gym for months and the day when I am able to keep up the whole lesson is yet to come, but I still have fun and enjoy myself just moving and seeing the little baby steps progress. Stay strong ❤️
Hey, sorry for the unsolicited advice but I am on a programme that might be useful for you - it's called OYG own your goals Davina and they have a fantastic section for getting started and in that section there's a training for strengthening your knees. I have a dodgy knee myself and I've been doing it - it's very basic so anybody can do the exercises. Anyway they have a free trial so you're not really losing anything by giving it a go and I definitely recommend it. When it comes to variety (since you said you might be worried about that), they have a ton of different sessions and challenges that start at very very beginner levels - there's a lot of combat, there's a lot of weight training and lots of light cardio and dancing (you did mention a 60 second dance party in a previous video ;) ) so I think it might really be something for you. There's also a fantastically supportive community on Facebook for it and everybody just lifts each other up which is really the best part of the programme - keeps you super motivated and accountable. Anyway long post but I think you might enjoy it!
From a practical point of view - you can watch some of Greg Doucette's videos. They are helpful. When your body adapts to certain workouts, you become a "better butter burner", not worse. You're able to walk 2 miles more in an hour (just an example). He explains how he didn't stop working out when he tore his bicep - he just didn't work out the injury. He can't squat anymore either, so he does other exercises that work the muscles. Find the workaround that makes you happy. From an emotional point of view - I had two yoga injuries, one on the knee (it healed quick). The other took years to feel better. I got them because I pushed through the pain. It's hard and frustrating to stop a workout early, and you managed to do it. For the long run strategy, that is the right decision. Now, I like to follow low impact workouts from Pahla B Fitness, Leilah Isaac and Lucy Wyndham-Read. They are not the burpee filled hardcore workouts people associate with fitness, but they get my heart rate up and work my muscles. Most important, I can do them without feeling overwhelmed, pressured, and dreadful.
Just a quick warning: Greg has a very special style that might seem insulting/imitating at first, but once you've watched a few videos, he'll grow on you and you realise that he's actually a pretty funny and nice guy that is just VERY passionate about getting the information to the people - the info they NEED to hear, not what they WANT to hear.
Thank you so much for the suggestions - I will definitely check them out! Honestly I can’t wait to be able to do the hardcore workouts again...I always felt such a huge sense of achievement after. But for the meantime walking is excellent exercise 🥰
You can do this, were here to support you. If you want some advice and support on workouts obeasttobeast has a discord with an awesome community theres a few trainers in there too and so many knowledgeable people and just people who will 100% back you every day. Hugs you can get through this.
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this... but I’m glad you have a plan. You’re dusting yourself off and continuing! There’s a YT-er named Holly Honjo who does all low/no impact workouts... you should check out her videos and see if they are something you may like. 💚🐝
My thoughts....and a grain of salt. I went 360 to 230 without ever ever exercising...you know...vigorous exercise. Just walking (and pretty slow walking at that...2-2.5mi/hr) and controlling my stupid eating tendencies. And walk a little more so I can eat a little stupid sometimes. (While calorie tracking.) I refatted to 300 and pulled back again (235) with just walking, no stupid eating (but still eating whatever I want). When I really couldn't wait to drop more weight faster...I'd just up my walking time per day. I 300ed again recently and so...I'm back at it. (So, yeah every time I get stop paying attention, 300!!! ) I bring it up because (NOT to try to advise you...AT ALL...just want that crystal clear) we can drop the weight effectively and quickly and even proportionately to the intensity of our desire even without...well any vigorous exercise. I just thought that if you had to 'recalibrate' due to your knee...it would be nice if you didn't need to look at the recalibration as a set back so I'd throw out my anecdotal / testimonial support for the efficiency of the tried and true lazy way. You'll be good. (I thought you were nutz when you said Tae Bo...but in a good way. It suits your whole high energy/happy thing.) But there is bad news: No double-wave...Really? That's like...I don't know but it's important...that wave is like 23% of my current daily dopamine intake. It is like a signature sign off. I feel cheated. In all seriousness though, I hope your kung fu (sunny disposition and optimism) returns with haste (or already has). Happy "Its Almost Thor's Day", A Viewer
I totally hear you, and I’ve definitely been sticking with lower impact workouts since. I think I was upset more about not being able to do a workout I used to love - or letting myself get to that point - than anything else! Thanks so much for the support! 🥰🥰🥰
I think it’s so important to share these vulnerable moments. THIS is what a weight loss journey looks like. We’re not always losing weight and feeling enthusiastic and motivated about everything. I love that you shared this...thank you! 💕
TRUTH. And thank you so much for watching and for the support!
Im glad you didnt keep this to yourself. This is also part of the weightloss experience. You will get thrugh this
Thank you! I am still trekking along and feeling so much better!
As someone who was 260 and now down to 165 . I spent alot of the first 3 months in tears.
Thus is normal just push through it
Glad I'm not the only one! And CONGRATS! That's so inspiring to me!
Each video has given me a "THAT" moment. "Never go to need angry when myself because I'm my own partner" was the winner here
I am SO GLAD you are finding something useful to your journey in my videos! That was my goal from the start! 🥰🥰🥰
It is always heartening to see that other people struggle with the same things I do. Yes, please post mental health and weight loss vids. I do not think this gets as much attention as it should.
That’s the plan 🤗
I’m an average size but I have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus symptoms, also digestive issues. My knees have been some of my most effected joints with inflammatory issues. The low impact versions of exercise AND joint support on my wrists, knees, and occasionally my hips and ankles, were what helped me get through the “start” of trying to get healthier. Even though I’m average and my weight is fine, and I look like I’m healthy even, I was out of shape/weak, didn’t care what I ate, and my body was screaming and burning and wanting better. After a couple months of low impact I was able to start jumping now and then, and currently I’m able jump almost through entire workouts, with my joint support on.
Low impact, joint support, take it slow, and it’ll get better, I’m rooting for you 💪🏽👏🏽.
Thank you! That’s such good advice! And I love how you mention that even when you look healthy that’s not always the case. People are always going through more than what we see on the surface!
Thank you for sharing! Girl, yesterday when I discovered your channel you were at 200 subs now I see you're over 600! That makes me so happy, I respect everything you're doing for yourself and I believe this is some of the most wholesome, quality content I've see on this subject in UA-cam in a long time. Thanks!!! 🥳
metallicaddictno1 I was noticing the subs growing. So cool!! I subbed I think when it was 175 subs, lol that was yesterday. Now look at it. I am excited the this positive community to grow.
Haha, it's so crazy isn't it! TBH I'm a little overwhelmed by it all, but also SO incredibly grateful and honored that so many people relate to me and my content and actually find it useful for their own journeys!
Laura Lynn I think you are hitting the nail on the head. You are going from a different angle then most. The weight loss journey is so psychological.
Thank you! I’m trying so hard to make my content useful and glad others can see how big of an impact mental health has on weight loss! (but then it took me 30 years to figure out so I can’t judge 😁)
Laura Lynn always in perfect timing😃
I found you via ObesetoBeast yesterday and I love you! I'm prud of the way of dealing with your emotions. Thank you for this video. I just started my own weightloss journey. I'm fasting and it's going good. Now I just need new batteries in my scale...
Thank you Christina! And good luck on your weight loss journey! You got this and make sure to keep me updated so I can cheer you on! 🤗
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I know I have had similar feelings of how the hell did I let myself get to this point?! But you are working towards being better which is the amazing thing. Don’t be hard on yourself for what your incapable of doing. Be proud of yourself that you’re taking steps toward one day being able to do it. And it will come. You will be able to do those things again one day. But you’re asking so much of yourself to be able to do that really high impact stuff now.
*Sigh*...I know...And luckily 90% of the time I remember that but, sometimes that little monster that haunts the dark recesses of my mind comes out to play and shoves my head in the sandbox ☹
Laura Lynn I totally get it! I am the same way on myself too. Thanks for writing back! I know your channel is blowing up right now and I’m so happy for you. But it’s really cool to get a comment back.
Haha, I somehow managed to catch up on all of the comments for the moment, but once I’m back to work next week it’s going to be difficult. Especially with also try to make videos! But I’m going to do my best - important for people to feel heard and appreciated! And I DEFINITELY appreciate all of you and am so grateful!
@@lauralynn2847 good. And yes working full time, making videos (which are actually way more work than I thought) and making sure you are active socially can be difficult! I'm excited what you do next. I'd love to see a video on the other coping mechanisms you use when it comes to being an emotional eater.
I will definitely add that to my list!
I love what you are doing. I have struggled with my weight for my whole life and this is so real and true, especially about missing what we could do before exercise wise. I used to weight probably 450 lbs, I lost 150 lbs, was in the gym loving it, had the worst year of my life last year (3 miscarriages within about 1 year after many years of infertility) and gained about 80 lbs back. Most of my regain was within the first 6 months. I’m back on track, frustrated I gained but proud I didn’t full slide back. I have been struggling with finding non food coping skills and people are always like working out... but tbh working out pisses me off now bc I compare myself to where I was and how hard it is now vs 80 lbs ago. I had a weird ahha moment when you were talking about hot shower listening to music being a conscious choice as a coping method.... it does make me feel better but I had never thought of using that as a way to deal with the feels. I feel stupid for admitting that but wholly cow click for me. I always here take a walk, do yoga, work out and I wanted some non exercise tools too. Thank you
I am so sorry for your losses...that must have been so tough to go through 😢 but profits if you for getting back on track and make sure to keep me updated on your weight loss!
And I am SO GLAD this video was useful for you! To me coping skills are anything that boosts your mood, and if absolutely needed, distracts you from how you’re feeling until you ARE ready to work through it. And that can be anything - music, art, talking to a friend, watching a comedy show, etc.
I’m crying with you girl. I feel you so much. I actually have done the Body Project workouts and I liked them. They were very knee friendly in my opinion.
I will definitely check them out then 🤗 thank you so much for the support!
You're strong. Really strong - posting a video like this isn't easy. Dedication is great, but don't push yourself too hard. Don't focus on stuff you could do in the past but can't do again yet already. Focus on how far you've already gotten in the last few weeks. 20 pounds lost isn't nothing!
Also, as long as you do a little bit every day, you'll make one step further towards you goal. Walking a mile everyday is great!
You'll get there in the end - it's a marathon, not a sprint :)
It’s like you’re reading my mind! 🤗 I have been telling myself these same things all day! And I am definitely trying not to push myself too hard cause what would be worse is getting injured and not being able to work out at all for months! I don’t know if I’d have the strength to come back from that...
Girl... I'm crying over here with you. I also have an old injury on my right ankle and I sprained it again a month ago. And I feel your frustration, I was doing so well, going on walks and was starting to get back to lifting weights (which I love) and this CRAP happens. I'm still emotional and feel sooooo stupid for not paying attention and falling on my ass and was hating that my 235 lbs body made it all worse. I was sad for the entire month and finally I'm back on a good head space and refocusing on my diet and let physical therapy do it's thing and wait until I can move better again. I'm so glad I watched the Obese2Beast video, that's how I found you. And the way you approach your journey it just make me happy. The things you talk about hit home and your personality just keeps me feeling 🌈🌈🦋🦋 it makes me happy and make just wanting do better. Sending you much love!!!
I am SO GLAD you found this video useful! And I am so sorry for your injury! That is so tough! I think one of the reasons I was able to move past that moment so quick is I reminded myself if I go to fast I will most likely wind up getting injured, and then I WONT be able to workout for weeks to months. And I dont know that I'd have the strength to come back from that... But I am so proud of you for getting yourself back on track and overcoming that challenge - that's TRUE resilience and dedication right there! YOU GOT THIS CARLA! Make sure to keep me updated!
@@lauralynn2847 Thank you sooo much for the reply. Knowing that someone has my back and can relate to my experience, it makes a world of difference. You ma'am, just made my day!!!! (insert has many heart emojis as you want, the browser is not letting me)
🥰 This is what I’m here for and why I started this channel in the first place. To support and encourage others. And I am so honored that you’ve chosen to follow along on my journey and interact in the comments because THAT makes my day 💖💖💖
Sending you lots of love. Push through. You got this. I am so proud of you. Maybe you won’t loose the weight the way you did before, the cool thing is there are so many ways to loose weight. You gotta let out those feelings. My twin gave me the 20 minute rule. I get a total of 20 minutes a day to get angry and sad and feeling sorry for my self. And then let it go. It helped me so much.
Here for you. Now let’s get up and moving. Sweat those demons out.
Loving your videos !!!!!
Haha, well my video and what you got to see was 15 minutes, does that count 😂 thank you so much for the kind words and support!
Laura Lynn totally counts!!
Oh, Hon... I'm sorry for your pain. You have a lot of which to be proud. Small steps consistently applied will get you to your most incredible dreams. Let us be here for you when you can't be there for yourself. Hugs
Thank you SO MUCH for the support 🤗🥰
@@lauralynn2847, that's what we're here for.
This video hit home for me. My weight loss journey started at around approximately 300lbs. I’ve had a history of ankle injuries and muscle strains. There were many instances where my overzealous nature and my need for instant gratification brought me weeks of necessary rest and rehab. This pissed me off because, like you, going through great strides of losing weight motivated me, then my body just seemed to give out. I know it’s cliche, but don’t beat yourself too much. You are making great strides. The weekly weigh-ins are showing vast improvement. I commend you for recognizing that your pride would be to your detriment because nobody talks about demotivating enough. There is a better road ahead. Today, I can proudly say that I am around 170lbs, and although there are hurdles and obstacles to overcome, you are definitely on the right track. We are rooting for your continued success, and you highlighting how you’ve learned from your failures because we need more people like you who are brave enough to show your full story. 👍👍👍
THANK YOU so much for your kind words and support! And congrats on your weight loss - that's AMAZING!
Laura, you need to be kinder to yourself. You’re trying more things than I would ever be able to attempt. You got through 3 times more of the Tae Bo than before. You’re on your way back to where you were before. Not there yet but well on your way. I’m sooooo proud of you for all you’re doing and for sharing your feelings. Please rest and start again tomorrow
This was actually a couple weeks ago but I’m doing a lot better now! Thank you so much for your kind words 🤗
You were down on yourself and feel bad, but you still did everything you could to do right by yourself. That's impressive.
Thank you! I just figure if I don’t do what I tell my clients to do then I would be a very hypocritical therapist 😂
We're going through it with you girl, process those feelings. It sucks sometimes, I feel angry at myself here and there for the years I've allowed me to abuse this one and only human body I have. It's fucking hard accepting ourselves flaws and all. I appreciate you being real with us and not skipping over talking about this stuff.❤
It definitely is...especially when you’ve spent years knowing exactly what you’re doing to you’re body and couldn’t get up the willpower to care ☹️ but we got this! Thank you for the support!
I think it's good to show vulnerable times, bc online people are always trying to look perfect, and imo that is toxic and hurtful to others looking at it and to the person who feels the need to keep the online persona
Stay strong you got this!
Edit: also weight loss is mostly in diet, so if it hurts to do movement don't worry! Walking is enough, and yeah like you said just do variations to avoid hitting a plateau! Good job on not binging!
Thank you! Honestly I went back and forth about posting it because in my other videos I come off as very level-headed and super positive, but in the end I thought it’s good for others to see I may be a therapist but I’m still human and I still cry!
Patience and love towards yourself.Do not beat yourself up for what you can not do, celebrate what you can do.Lack of patience can lead to frustration and giving up.I am also on a weight loss journey and some days can be tough.You can do this!💪
Thank you for the support! I usually am a pretty patient person and try to to focus on the positive, but sometimes I just have those moments that get me down. But I’m working through them!
I’ve been through a lot in my life, and have a lot of negative self talk. I find that taking it one decision at a time helps me. I compare myself to myself. Am I doing better than I did yesterday? A week ago? A month ago? A year ago? Yes. That’s all that matters. And try to be reasonable. Don’t try to compare yourself to 10 years younger 100 pound lighter you. You can get back there. You just have to keep reminding yourself it’s possible. You were there before. Only thing stopping your from doing that again is yourself. Look in the mirror and say I can do it. Acknowledge the negative thoughts, then banish them with logic. :). I’m rooting for you, and so are many others.
Thank you for being vulnerable! A lot of other weight loss channels won't show struggles that they face. We all have our challenges and stepbacks and witnessing you working thru it and talking out loud of why and how you feel was inspiring.
Oh I’m so glad to hear that 🤗 and trust me, I’m trying to keep this journey as real as possible!!
That was a wonderful example of healthy coping skills. Thanks.
So glad you found it usefule!
My first mention, ever! Thank you, Laura! And thanks for your honesty in the rough moments, it’s just as refreshing as your humor and snark! ❤️
You are so welcome! You made my morning with that comment so if felt right to share 😊 and thank you so much for your support and liking my content!
Maybe some small workout tipps from somebody who struggled alot to get back into a fit state, but finally got there:
Burpees, jump squads, lunges etc. won't run away. You will definitely get to the point where you can do these exercises again, but you have to make sure to keep the journey enjoyable and sustainable. It will take a while, but after a while you will be there. :) A rough number for orientation that my wife and I used: Don't go for all these high impact movements untill roughly 220 lbs. It's just too much stress on the joints and connective tissue at the moment and the risk of injure is too high to make it worth. And injury is the one thing that can really throw you back on your journey. If you wanna do burpees, just substitute the jump with a standing full body stretch and go up and down slowly one leg after the other. For squads and lunges, limit the range of motion. Go as far down as you can control without feeling pain. Maybe consider doing squads with you back to a wall or with a chair/bed etc. as a fixed end point for the movement. You will see that you get a couple inches deeper with every week and eventually you will get there.
Also I'd recommend to not think about your last weight loss phase at all. It's not a competition between past-you and present-you. It's present-you aiming to be a little bit better tomorrow than today.
One point I want to emphasize is that there's no need to completely kill yourself in these workouts. For long term success it's much more important to make movement a habbit. The difference between a light workout and a hard workout is maybe 100-200 calories. That's less than an ordinary sandwich. And your physical capabilities will 100% improve alot also without going to your limits every single time. When my wife started her first workouts - which were actually her first real workouts after two decades - she did just stretching and basic core stability work. Some months later she started incorporating low impact cardio and strength training and it wasn't untill she was almost a year into her journey that she felt ready to go for high impact movements. It's so important to respect where you are now, always listen to your body and slowly but steadily improve from that point on. Consistency is queen. :)
So heads up, Laura! I am very positive that you are already doing more than enough to reach your goal. So much more that it's probably best to reduce the intensity a bit for the next couple months. ;)
p.s. a source that I would heavily recommend is Fitness Blender. They have great, free workouts for all fitness levels and an extremely positive and supportive community.
Thank you! I am definitely trying to take it slow and doing mainly walking for now. I think last night I just got stuck in thoughts of comparing myself to where I was before and it made me emotional. And I definitely have NO plans on doing burpees any time soon, but can’t wait until I can! ☺️
Thank you for sharing this. Your honesty is refreshing and will help many people. Continue to love your body and treat it well by not pushing it to do things before it is ready. The time will come when you are kick boxing all around your living room to your happy music playlist!
Haha, can’t wait for that day! I’ll make sure to record it 😂
Thank you for being raw and honest. This was actually very good for me to watch you transition from crying to working it out and creating a plan. Very eye opening to me.
Thank you! So glad it was helpful!
You got this Laura, there will be bumps in the road but in the end it will be worth it! Share your thoughts when you need it, we got your back. At 32 I thought I would always be concerned about my weight, two years later I am not struggling anymore. Trust me you can do it!
Thank you so much for the support! And I cannot wait for the day when my weight is no longer a concern!
Yessss! Weight loss and mental health videos are a must!! I look forward to your future content :)
Thank you! Stay tuned 😁
Thank you for sharing all of these, weight loss isn't about getting from point A to B and then celebrating, unfortunately. It has a LOT of down moments, at least for me, but recognizing coping skills and finding things that help through the tough moments, even if temporarily, greatly helps. As always keep it up 💛
Thank you and so true!
Hugs Lauren. You’re doing great. ❤️ I remember when I moved to Europe, my husband took me to the beach and I was so out of shape, that my legs felt like jelly and I threw up from that little bit physical movement of walking on the sand. It was awful. But I did it again, and again. Now I’m able to bike around fairly easily, walk for hours when we go Amsterdam or den haag (we live in holland). But it was a slow process. And i still have much so improve. 😉
I look forward to your mental health and weight loss videos 👊🏻👍🏻
Thank you SO MUCH for the support! And it is definitely those non-scale victories that matter 🤗
Thank you for posting this. I've been struggling in a similar way and this really helped me put my situation into perspective and gave me a mental pause that I needed. Thank you for being open, honest, and an inspiration for people and for my own weight loss journey.❤
I am so glad it helped you even a little bit in your journey 🥰 and thank you so much for the support!
This was really helpful. See how someone gets through a moment like this rather than being told or reading about the mechanisms makes it feel doable and relatable :)
I’m glad it was helpful 🤗 that’s what I was hoping for!
The fitness blender and Thank you Bubu both are good channels with low impact workout. You got this. It's normal to feel defeat at the beginning. I still have videos where I can't finish. Doesn't matter where you start, it's the journey and where you end up.
Thank you for the suggestions - I’ll definitely have to check them out 🤗
It’s difficult staying positive. I know. You have to give yourself a break. Don’t beat yourself up for what you did yesterday. Focus on how you are doing better today. Focus on what you ARE doing. Not what you did. And for goodness sake DO NOT do things like squats and stuff like that until you get some of your weight off and your knee heals better. Do not hurt yourself more. Most weight loss comes from the kitchen anyway. But give your weight bearing joints a break. Don’t do anything that puts more pressure on them than walking. Don’t think about what you used to do in the past. Focus on NOW!! You are not alone. You go forward from here. With the rest of us. 💞💞
Thank you and believe me, I'm doing my best! I'm usually a pretty patient person but just got ahead of myself for a moment and when I failed it let the emotions in!
I felt every second of this. I'm restarting my weight loss tmw after a break. I haven't weighed in yet, but I think I'm about 280lbs. I dislocated my kneecap this spring, and then damaged my other knee using it all the time in compensation. Through lockdown, every fun exercise I tried, hula hooping, dancing etc hurt too much. Then I discovered chair cardio. I cannot recommend it enough. There are lots of vids on UA-cam, and they can be pretty hardcore, even though they're not weight bearing, so start with the easy ones. I used to run 5 times a week back when I was about 235lbs and I really miss it. This really helped take its place, and there's plenty of variety. Some of these trainers are genius. Loads of love on your journey. I have about 28 vids to go, so apologies if this is old news xx
I have never heard of chair cardio before but will have to check it out!!!
@@lauralynn2847 it really works. Who knew you could sweat so much while perched on the edge of the sofa? You can go as hard or as gently as you like as well. I'm 37. Exercising gently right now is my friend :) Good luck :D
I am glad you posted this. We all feel you, we have all been there at some point. And you do NOT look disgusting. You look like a beautiful woman who is sweaty after her exercise. 🤷🏼♀️. You are NOT disgusting.
Thanks for sharing this Laura. It must be hard showing your vulnerable side on the internet but I definitely appreciate you being so open with us and showing us that it's okay to have bad days. Slow and steady wins the race, right!
Thank you! Just wanted everybody to know that therapists cry and have emotional breakdowns too 🤗
You will have multiple days like this, you need this to push through. At 220 lbs I struggled and I struggled A LOT. But it’s a work in progress, maybe you wont be able to do what you did before but that doesn’t mean that there wont be other things you’ll be great at. One day at the time and you will see, I promise you, you will see how much your body will change. Hell I could feel how much lighter my legs were to lift even. You have to «fail» to be able to succeed. Use it as a motivation, you keep fighting which is so important!
Thanks for the inspiring words!!! 🤗
Emotions are allowed for sure! You will get through these times because you are strong and motivated. I am enjoying your realness!
Thank you so much! ☺️ I’m trying to keep this journey as real as possible so glad you are enjoying it!
Sending you positive vibes! It’s hard not being able to work out the same ways you were able to in the past.
FYI...a low impact workout that helped me lose enough weight/build stamina to get me back onto the elliptical was treading water/swimming. You can change strokes, use equipment like pull buoys, kick boards, and even like aqua gloves to change up your work outs.
I wish I had access to a pool ☹️ maybe once COVID is over I will look into a gym membership at our local athletic club...? Thanks so much for watching!
What a beautiful video! I just found your channel and am loving it! I hope you'll post often, and I wish you every success. I am also on a weight loss journey, and I look forward to your inspiring videos! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! And I'm trying to post as often as possible! And keep me updated on your successes during your own journey so I can cheer along with you!
Thank you for deciding to address the mental journey and how to cope
You're welcome!
Awwww you've got this gurl. You are so open and honest I love it
Thank you 🤗
It’s ok my dear... we do stupid crazy things in our lives and it’s truly fine.. it’s about admitting to the problem and moving on... and then start changing it ... I want to advise u sth great.. instead of working out learn to belly dance .. it’s way better and less tension on your body... and you’ll heal eventually.. injury is part of working out ... I’m so happy that you’re expressing yourself and your feelings this is healthy... it’s completely ok... you’re a beautiful smart funny human... eat healthy and rest... when you’re ready learn to belly dance healthy from inside and out ❤️❤️ join a class for u not to injure yourself and walk for some time..
I'm in therapy right now for depression and it's really nice to hear that you experience what I feel as well. The negative thoughts and then having to look at the situation logically and shit.
Absolutely! Therapists cry too 🙃
Good on you for getting through that difficult time. I'm going through a weight loss journey myself, and the mental aspect of it is hugely underrated. I was never much of a crier when I was heavier, but now that I'm not numbing my emotions with food, I tend to feel overwhelmed and cry more than I used to. Please keep pushing through, we're all cheering you on!
RIGHT?!? I feel like I have been so much quicker to cry these last couple weeks and I think you’re spot on! I did eat to distract myself from feeling.
@@lauralynn2847 sometimes a good cry is what we need - sometimes I even feel better after crying, but other times I'll need to take a nap afterwards (and that's okay!)
You're absolutely on the right track though, and I hope you can celebrate this non scale victory because you're making some serious progress here
I am going to work on getting my happy/dance music play list going. Hooked on a Feeling will be my first one!!!
YES! Love it!
Self doubt creeps up on us all driving the rational thoughts away. You are not alone in this Laura, we are all in this together.
P.S. I loved what you said about emotions never being wrong. I feel it is important for us to acknowledge and accept that.
Thank you! I am the queen of self-doubt, that’s for sure...
Glad you got some rest and feel better. We all have our moments. I think you handled it well. You allowed yourself to feel your feelings, had a good cry, picked yourself up and moved on. Be gentle to your body. Getting hurt is your worst setback. I know for me, walking is more than what I was doing just a couple months ago. Hang in there, lady!
Thank you! I absolutely agree. I keep telling myself an injury and not being able to workout for months is 10x worse than having to build up to doing intense exercise again!
Laura Lynn
Yes! I’ve had many injuries over the years sideline my goals. Well, I’m not going to preach, just pay attention to your body. You’ve got this!
Sooo glad you shared. Today (tonight... it’s 1am) is my bad day. Tried doing 30min of just walking and I am so frustrated with my body not cooperating. I used to be able to walk several miles in a day with no issue and I love being outdoors, so I feel like a big chunk of me is missing. I’m only 26 and I have chronic migraines on top of bad hips and knees.
I have a suggestion and you can take it or leave it: there are straps that you can mount either on a wall or doorway or ceiling. If you’ve heard of them you can disregard the rest of the comment. They are called TRX straps and they helped me so much because I have been sedentary for over a decade so I have very little strength and balance. I felt much better doing squats and lunges when I had something to pull on to counteract my weight. You can modify a lot of movements as well on the TRX type straps so that when you get to a better weight it helps you get more resistance training, but they’re great for beginners too.
I have heard about TRX and am definitely considering looking into them! And I hear you. I am so grateful that walking, at least, I can do with minimal discomfort. It’s hard not to get stuck in that trap of comparing ourselves to our past. But you got this! Keep me updated on you journey so I can cheer you on 🤗
Such raw emotion from a woman who keeps it all in. I can see it cus I’m the same way🤪 I don’t cry often especially in front of people. I have to be the one who has it all together for everyone else. Thank you for sharing! It was really amazing to see someone so intelligent- from a therapist background- to see how you work through these bad thoughts. You know how I deal with my bad thoughts? I drink. I isolate myself. You are sooo much more mentally healthy than myself and you really are an inspiration to me.
You definitely figured me out 😂 I do tend to keep it all in but sometimes it just spills over... in the past this would have led to me just giving up or binging non-stop for days but I definitely have better coping skills now. And you will build them too - just takes time and patience! YOU GOT THIS!
Laura Lynn we’re the same age! Coming up to 31 on 11/3. (If we have the same bday that’s just spooky🤣) That is probably one of the reasons as to why you’re so relatable to me personally. On another note, You have a masters degree and a job in your field- that is a huge accomplishment and something I aspire for. We’re like opposites kinda. You got your career and mental health in a good place (as far as I can telll???🤣) and now you’re dealing with the weight issue. For me I’ve SOMEWHAT got the weight issue “under control” but my career- what I went to college, for- and also adult independence I guess seems sooo unattainable. I graduated in 2018 with a BS in geology which is still late for my age- and geology is one of the most physically demanding degrees you can get. Like more than 50% of the entry level geology jobs you apply for literally say you HAVE TO PASS A PHYSICAL as part of the interviewing process 😖 Anyways I had always been overweight but I think there was a definite weight/mental health issue that evolved in me while being in college and my brain is sooo broken I think. Well that’s a little dramatic but I used to be not so pessimistic and my weight gain during college and being surrounded by healthy people and obviously being the biggest person in the room- all of that messed with my self perception or whatever... you probably have better words! All right I’m done rambling thanks for listening if you read this and I think we should be friends 😂🤣 and I really appreciate your insight.
November 9, so, close! That sounds super stressful but geology is so interesting! Are you working in your field now? And YES, we definitely should be 😂 you can always DM on Instagram!
@@lauralynn2847 lol😅😭 no I've been unemployed since I graduated from college. Cant seem to land a job and I do soooo bad on interviews. I know my perception of my self is what's probably holding me back. Anyways that's why I have so much time to respond to you?😅😭 no job. Living off my parents- as almost an informal therapist to my older siblings.... im the youngest but I'm the kid that "has their shit together". And there is so much expectation on me from my parents to keep everyone sane when theyre vacationing and whatever. i love my parents but it is a lot of expectation and stress. All the other kids get to be drunk inebriated assholes but Sarah?? Sarah holds it all together. Sarah calms the crazies when they are threatening violence on others or suicide. In the end I im just an almost 31 yr old trying to figure out the "adult life"- looking on yt for guidance. What is your take on my crazy life? I've only ever spoken to a therapist once at my college and man she was overwhelmed by life story 😅😭 and I know o shouldn't even asked your opinion cause you cant gauge me from a couple comments!! Why did I even ask lol no expectations here just rambling still
Haha, yeah...can’t really comment given I don’t know all that much about you and your family...BUT that does sound super stressful regardless! I am the oldest so I can definitely empathize with feeling a ton of pressure - sometimes unfair - in terms of being the example and being held to an entirely different level in terms of expectations and responsibilities. That said I don’t think it was quite AS stressful as what you’re going through. My brothers are all fairly sane...most of the time! 😂 And I hear you on interviews - I HATE them.
Thanks so much for starting this channel and journey with us... I would love watch mental health videos specially in the weight loss journey and quarantine.
You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching! And I hope the videos I share will be useful to you 🤗
We are a unified field - including an emotional, physical, mental and etheric body. We shed EVERYTHING that no longer serves us from all our bodies. It is an impersonal process. At least in my perspective. I have shed so many hot tears of release on my journey. It feels good eventually. We become “lighter”.
Thanks Eloise! 🥰
I love your honesty! I have had many days like this and I’m glad you have the tools to work through it.
Thank you! I am lucky to have my mental health background. It is helping me SO much!
I stumbled on this video after seeing more recent videos of yours. It means so much to me to be able to see that a difficult night does not have to derail me. As I comment, this video is a couple weeks old. And the more recent videos show that you are still going and dedicated. Thank you so much for showing that feelings of guilt and shame (probably my biggest struggle) will rear their head, but will not last forever and that I can still be dedicated in the face of those things.
I am SO GLAD this video was useful to you! And yes, they definitely don’t last forever and it’s 100% possible to move on from them. Just takes a touch of forgiveness and a lot of patience 😁
I am watching this right now on my TV and typing on my phone but I had to tell you, i am with you, I hear you.
🥰🥰🥰 thank you! I appreciate that more than you know!
Was definitely going to suggest team body project and then you mentioned them! You can do this ❤️
Haha, great minds! Definitely going to check them out!
Youre auch a fun, nice and educated person, don’t give up! You’re only human 🖤
Thank you 🥰
I really do like your content, push it further, it’s great . Cheers from Germany 🍁
Thank you and will do! And Germany? Wow - so jealous 🤩 definitely one of the countries in my bucket list!
Laura Lynn if you come over any time soon let me know, I‘d love to meet you in person and have a scientific chat :)
I just want to give you a big hug. You can do this and you know it! It will need time and it is ok to feel angry but don't forget how much you have already accomplished!
Thank you so much for the kind words and your support! Its so much appreciated, especially from someone who’s been a subscriber since day 1 🥰🥰🥰
@@lauralynn2847 I am very happy that I found your channel!
And I’m happy to have you! 🤗
Thanks for sharing a tough moment. I think a lot of viewers can relate to what you are going through. I can for sure! Especially with the bad knees. It's great to see the coping mechanisms you are using. My journey is going on 8 months. It gets better and you have a lot of friends in this journey. 🤗💪Hugs
Wow...8 months...I hope I last that long 😁 and thank you for the support!
It's been worth everyday. There were great days of victory! 😄And days of defeat. 😫 But I am within 8 pounds of my goal weight. And I have changed my mindset from saying "I can't" to saying "I can't yet" That's been a bigger change than the physical. It shocked me how much of this was me standing in my own way.
YES! Love that!
Awh girl!! I just feel like hugging you!!
I've very sorry you have to deal with this injury.
But thank you for sharing! I see myself so much in this, but way more rational with the therapist side...
Amazing video.
Thank you Laura!!
Thank you 🥰 it’s a struggle but I’m getting through it, one day at a time. Just glad it wasn’t worse. For awhile I was scared I’d have to have surgery.
Something that we tend to forget is that is ok not to be ok. This journey has its ups and downs, mental struggles, but what makes the difference is that you dont give up. I think is so important to let all that rage and frustration to come out because its so necesary to express our feelings in order to not let them eat us. Take all that rage for yourself and turn it into motivation.
It happened to me that about a year ago I injured myself for accident at home and wasnt able to workout properly at gym. I felt so frustrated and angry because I couldnt lift weights which I love to do. I blame myself coinstanly for not being careful enough until I hold myself up and understood it will be a matter of time, and things wont be that hard always, I will become stronger. That thoughs helped me to overcome of my anger thoward myself. Thanks for share your thoughs, please keep inspiring us 😉
YES! So true! I just keep reminding myself it will take less time to work myself up to the place I want to be than it would if I pushed myself too hard and got injured. Thank you so much for your support! 🥰
Great video as always, you’re awesome, thank you for sharing this 💕 definitely not easy to share this with strangers I’m sure 💕
It’s not and believe me I did mental gymnastics around whether or not to post but I’m so glad I did 🥰 and THANK YOU again for sharing my video with obese to beast...I’m still in shock 😳
Laura Lynn You deserve all the support you get! No need to thank you, everyone loved YOU! You are so real and being a different perception when going through weight loss 🙌🏼💪🏼 you definitely keep me motivated! It’s so tough! Especially having to go through it again 😭 I can relate too much!
Oh I hear ya...all the time my mind wants to go down that path of “if only you’d stuck with it the last time you’d be at your goal weight and just maintaining.” And then I have to mentally kick that thought in the a** and move on but it’s TOUGH!
I am honestly amazed that so many people like me... And I’m usually a fairly confident person, but, it’s just kind of surreal. Especially when it’s usually my teen clients that love my personality, not their adult parents 😂
I think you're doing a great job and you're rolling with your reality as you discover it. I just found your story tonight and ive been watching all of your videos, and i wanted to let you know that you are helping me with my own motivation. Ive been working on losing 75 lbs for a little over a year, but the last few months have been me justifying stepping back even though I hadn't hit my fitness goals yet. I wound up gaining back 10 lbs after hitting 55lbs down and it is so disappointing. Mentally, I feel like ive gained 50 lbs back, which is a sad truth to admit, but there it is. I still will try out workouts that I can't physically handle and get very upset with myself when I realize I can't finish. I know now that my set backs over the past months were all mental health related, so I completely appreciate your realness with the disappointments, both physically and mentally, because anyone else working to lose a lot of weight will know how real those disappointments are and it makes us feel less alone. Thank you for putting your story out there because it is really helpful and inspiring. I can't wait to see more as you go :)
Thank you so much for your kind words 🥰 I am so glad that my videos are ringing true to you! And CONGRATS on your weight loss so far - that’s amazing! And I hear you on the feeling like you’ve gained back more than you actually have...the mind can play some cruel tricks!
Dear Laura
Glad you do better now.
crying is healing - it is like the rust the falls of when we free ourself from shackles. So love from a fan.
Try to train your mind to never look back in a regret or negative way - water und the bridge. Just accept situations and look how you can work with it.
Be patient with yourself and your progress.
Glad you prerecorded the videos in advance cause additional pressure is the last thing you need with the journey.
here my answer to weight in Nr. 1 video
Myself: 4 years ago my weight was 297lbs/135kg on 5.97feet/182cm. Was running to catch a train and then decided to never to this again - thought I caught out my lung lol. Lost in the first year 60lbs/27arund kg then next 2 years another 22lbs/10kg. Aiming now to lose another 30-35lbs.
I never was morbidly obesed but was always about between 25-35lbs too much. So I know struggle with weight a bit.
Wish you love and strength I believe you can do it cause you are so honest with yourself and have clear selfreflection that makes me believe you will succeed.
Thank you so much for the kind words ☺️ I am definitely working on the not comparing current me to past me, but there are times when it just gets to me...and CONGRATS on your weight loss so far! YOU GOT THIS!
@@lauralynn2847 Glad my words reached you.
About the training: what I would suggest is to use a method that is holistic and not taxes your joints.
So my tip do tai chi katas - it helps you cause it builds up your whole body and gives balance at the same time. To do it as exercises you only need to tighten your muscles a bit so you have resistance.
The positive you get a cardio workout (the more resistence the bigger the impact - believe me this will be enough to let you sweat) without joint problem & there is enough free tai chi on youtube.
Hmmm...I will look into it! Thank you!
We stand with you❤️ - I’ve had those days those nights the tears the rage the disappointment then I cry hard then breathe inhale exhale tomorrow is a new day: Body Project is awesome go for it. FitnessType also is low impact. I’ve decided to stop bullying my body and I will go with the flow consistency is the name of the game.
SO TRUE! I am definitely looking into Body Project!
I am looking forward to your weight loss/mental health videos 💜 I’ve been suffering with depression for over 6ish months and I’ve been trying to lose weight... I need help, and motivation
I hope they will be able to help you along your journey! And thank you 🥰
We are allowed to feel what we feel. The next step is to get through them. I do my steps even when I don't want to, except one day a week. I give myself a day to relax. I sometimes cry while working out. Girl, I look crazy in my living room. It's okay because if im upset about my weight then that's why I keep doing what I'm doing to get that next pound off. In my experience I cry more when I start losing fat. With every negative thought I tell myself 3 positive one. 🤗
I love that idea about the 3 positive thoughts - might steal it 😁 and I hear you...I have been WAY more emotional the last few weeks but wondering if it was because I was distracted from my feelings before with food. And now that’s gone they’re just rising to the surface?
@@lauralynn2847Steal away! Girl, yes, those feeling are going to come up to the surface. I sometimes think I'm good to go and nope. Some of my childhood trauma resurfaces. The little girl that felt non worthy wants validation and a helping hand. I process,validate and move on because I'm no longer that little girl 🤗.
I love this because I was actually thinking about doing a video around trauma and emotional eating/weight loss...
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching 🤗
Just found your channel, you are so inspiring! I know you are going to help a lot of people. I also have bad knees and avoid anything that says cardio kickboxing, the lateral, twisting movements are not for me. Body Project is really fun, also try HASfit on UA-cam, they have some great low impact strength and cardio workouts.
Thank you for the suggestions! I will definitely check them out!
Hello! I know I'm late to the party, but I had/have knee issues and physical therapy helped a ton! I did 6 weeks with the PT and the pain stopped, I've slacked on the exercises lately so I have some pain, but no where near where it was before and I have the tools to fix it if I can get less lazy.
Both of my parents are in the medical field, stepdad an OT, so they have definitely helped me address a lot of the pain!
@@lauralynn2847 that's awesome! I'm so glad you addressed it and are in the mend!
Lots of love to you. I have struggled with knee pain most of my life and then my foot started too. That actually made me start my weight loss journey. At first I did not work out at all and just did intermittent fasting. Then I found ddpy. It helped me tremendously because it is mainly no impact and they always tell you what you can do to in case you have any problems they also have workouts for any level of fitness. I got so much stronger and now can run down the street to catch my daughter or squat down easily beside my kids to look at something they found or comfort them when they hurt themselves.
It may (sometimes) be hard but it's always worth it.
Lots of love and good luck with your journey from germany.
Congratulations on your improved fitness! That’s so exciting! And thank you so much for your support 🥰
This is such an important video. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone. I’ve been in amazing shape and now obese. I struggle with this all the time.. I used to’s... you’re not alone
Thank you so much for this! Glad to know that I’m not the only one constantly comparing and competing with my old self!
This was hard to watch at first, not because it was bad, but because I could relate so much to it. The way you were able to work through it was really awesome to see, though. I'm glad you decided to post this!
This kind of thing has gotten me off track more times than I can count. I've been working on having better coping methods and I'm hoping that restarting my journey now, I'll be able to tackle the setbacks easier.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! YOU GOT THIS! And believe me, it’s taken a long time and a ton of practice for me to get to the place where I can (pretty much) resolve those kinds of emotions so quickly!
I feel this video so very much! I can feel all the feelings here! I go through that cycle often, and I have to learn how to pick myself up and move forward again. Not always easy but always worth it. So glad your sharing =D I think you said before you were in WA - me too....if you were on my side of the mountains I would come be your modified exercise buddy! THANK YOU for sharing
It's tough but WE GOT THIS! Haha, well, do you live on the side with wolf spiders or without 😂 I live in central WA.
@@lauralynn2847 we get to deal with fun Hobo spiders....yay! I'm over in Eastern WA. I think you're awesome and soooo glad I found your channel
UGH! That’s a nightmare! Well, maybe we could do a zoom workout sometime 😂
@@lauralynn2847 message me at theravensnest2@gmail.com anytime 😁
Haha, will do! And mine is lauralynnvlog@gmail
I'm sorry you are feeling like this and having knee pain. When I was at my heaviest of 388 I used to have knee pain a lot. I never had an injury, but the pain was definitely there. When I started trying to lose weight I did a run one day...well a jog for like 10 seconds.....anyways bad idea.........my knee pain got so much worse. It hurt real bad for like a week. I would suggest doing some workouts in a pool if you have access to one. You are amazing! You can do this!
I WISH I had access to a pool! When all of this is over I may have to get a gym membership through my work 🤔
Love the honesty! Today I’m feeling tired myself. My insomnia has kicked in this week and I’m struggling to even get 5k steps today. Are you seeing a physical therapist for your knee? They can usually recommend good workout programs to do while you’re healing.
My stepdad is an occupational therapist and helped me a lot when I was injured. I actually don’t think it would be as healed as it is without his help!
Thank you for sharing. I also work in mental health and it’s really refreshing to see these principles applied to real life struggles. I think it is really important to also show what bad days are like and that everyone does indeed have them. Stay strong and you got this! (With Love, someone whose clients also want to hit me most days 😂)
Haha, I’m glad I’m not the only one 😂 figure if I don’t practice what I preach to clients I’d be a hypocrite and that just doesn’t suit my aesthetic 🤣🤗
And yes...even therapists cry!!!
Ive had the exact same feelings. Sometimes we need to adjust our expectations of what we can do right off the bat. You know all that and its ok to feel bad for whatever reason, feel the feels girl. You are brave and strong! U got this, one day at a time. Im right here w you!
Thank you so much for the support!!! 🥰
You don't look disgusting, you look beautiful and you are sooooo inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey, You have our support 1000%.
Awwww....thank you 😊 I am so honored that people are finding my journey inspiring and useful!
Do what’s best for yourself! I’ve had to learn to calm down on cardio because of my breathing problems and I can start to black out if I push myself too much. I used to play soccer and track as a teen and absolutely killed some cardio, so it makes me feel shitty that I can’t just ‘push through’ like I did when I younger. I have to take breaks and slow down. I’m hoping I can help my lungs by continuing, but it’ll never be like it used to.
That’s okay though! Just go as far as you can. Split up workouts or just do a completely different low-impact exercise anytime these videos do something that’s hard on the knees and continue the rest of the video the same way minus those types of quick deviations.
Good luck! You’re killing it!
I hear ya! My asthma definitely makes it harder, so I can’t wait until it’s eased up a little as I lose. And I definitely have those thoughts of “I should just push through because I was able to do it 3 years ago” but just keep reminding myself to take it slow and not be impatient. The worse thing would be pushing myself too hard, injuring myself, and then not being able to work out AT ALL for 6 months...
God, I know that feeling. Just today, I was at the gym, and got winded doing the same warm-up, I could easily get through pre-pandemic.
Right? It’s like the worst kind of disappointment!
I felt the same way when I hurt my back and wanted to dance. I was also afraid that I wouldn't be able to move like I use to. Once I started losing more weight I was able to dance and move my body better. I am so sorry you're going through this, but I am glad the strategies helped
I hear you on the dancing! I try to learn choreography but my fat just gets in the way! I want to be able to nail those body rolls! 😁😂
When I had many issues with my knee I’ve tried fitnessblender (channel on yt). I think you will find something for yourself there. I wish you all the best
I will definitely check them out! Thank you!
I struggle with this everyday too. I just turned 20 on september 1st and I'm 330ish ibs. at 14 i was already in the 320S and then between then and 18 i got down to 240ish and as soon as i got to university I blew up because of my habits to where i am now. I also have pcos but that can be controlled through diet and exercise and because i haven't been good with either i wont use that as an excuse. I know how to get back down, but its so hard. I'm going to keep pushing though. You're amazing and I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!
And I BELIEVE IN YOU! You got this! If you need some accountability, comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram and let me know how you’re doing each week! Or if you have someone else like a friend or family member, you can do it with them as well!
And just a quick tip, high protein and limiting sugar (I’ve been doing no added sugar but still have fruit every day) is so helpful when it comes to PCOS and weight loss!
@@lauralynn2847 Thank you so much! I'm going to follow you with my new Instagram That I made recently. I really want to restart/start ( i started making videos in highschool and got to insecure looking at myself and hearing my voice and i was in the 240s so hopefully i can still do it even though I'm bigger) my youtube channel this year. my instagram is patbr.ownie and I'll look for yours now. and limiting chocolate is my biggest struggle😞 but I think i balance okay.
Ooooooh, chocolate! But what’s awesome about doing a no sugar challenge is that after a couple weeks everything starts tasting SO MUCH SWEETER! Like my grapes the other day literally tasted like candy. And now I can eat dark chocolate and it tastes super sweet, and it’s easier to only eat a small portion because you can only handle so much of it.
@@lauralynn2847 I'm gonna try that then because always my down fall when i get near a lot of it😅
Love your channel❤️❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️
Laura, thank you for your videos and especially for this because I think it's really hard to share such things with others. But I understand you so well and my situation is pretty similar. Last year I was diagnosed with PCOS and my doctor told me to loose weight. I lost about 35lbs but then a quarantine happened I gain 45lbs back. And it's all my fault just because I was so unaccountable. I started my weight loss again at the end of July. I've lost 22lbs my weight is 251lbs now. I have my ultrasound on Friday so we can see consequences of my binge eating during the quarantine. I'm so disappointed on myself and so scared. Thank you again! Look forward to your videos about mental health.
P.S. Sorry if I made any mistake I'm not a native speaker)
CONGRATS on your weight loss so far! That’s amazing! I have PCOS as well and it really is a struggle 😕
@@lauralynn2847 Thank you)) Watched all your videos today you're so inspiring and your sense of humor is awesome!
Haha, thank you! I keep hearing that and I’m like...am I really that funny??? 🤔😂🤣
@@lauralynn2847 you definitely are and I really like it) As I said I'm really anxious now because of my diagnosis. But when I watched you l was like "hehehe important and serious themes with hilarious jokes? I'll take two!")
Hahaha, thank you! I work primarily with teens so it works really well to mesh important with funny, so basically it’s just become my standard of living 😂
And I know that diagnosis is a bit scary, but it’s manageable. At least in my experience! And if you are looking for diet tips, I have found high protein and limiting sugar (I’m actually doing no added sugar with fruits allowed) works wonders for managing those hormones! Plus plyometrics and weight lifting. And I know it’s not just me because other people have said the same thing...
These struggles are so familiar to me...For many years I lived in a bad mindset. I considered myself unworthy of joy, happiness, even life because I couldn't do something well. Damn perfectionism...
I worked very hard to get rid of these thoughts. And it also took many years. I didn't wake up one day happy and decide to take care of my mental health. Step by step, I identified weak spots and worked through each of them.
At this time, my weakest of weak spots is anger. There are times when it is especially difficult to cope with it. Anger is different...The reasons for anger are different. And I did a good job with some of the reasons. But there is still something...
I don't hate men. But I hate being judged in terms of attractiveness to men. Cat-whistling, inappropriate flirting, touching which also inappropriate and without my permission. Fat was my defense against male attention...I don't think fat people aren't attractive. I considered MYSELF unattractive and I didn't do anything to be attractive. Because the fear of men. After losing some weight (I'm still on my journey), I don't do anything to be attractive either, but I take care of myself. And that makes me attractive (not just weight loss). And I don't blame men (some men) for finding me attractive...I blame them (some of them) for cat-whistling and inappropriate behavior, for touching me without my permission! But I don't blame them for my anger. "Some" men and their "some" behavior have always existed and will be - there is no point to wasting my mental resources because of that. And I understand it in my head. But my defense mechanism (aggression) is triggered, and now I'm bringing home two bars of chocolate! Long time no see, my old habits! (・_・)ノ(Yes, today was another episode...in daylight , on a crowded street, without any hint from my appearance or behavior).
I haven't eaten them yet, I'm working on my coping mechanisms. I'm not afraid of any food (this is something I've worked hard on as well and done a very good job) and if I eat this chocolate I won't blame myself. Because I don't avoid any food at all - if I want chocolate, I eat chocolate...but now I DON'T WANT chocolate, I'm trying to control my anger, I'm trying to deal with the negativity that's eating me itself.
I took a hot bath...Why does hot water help so much σ(・・ ) ? ...Anyway, I took a hot bath, watched UA-cam videos that make me laugh. I had dinner as usual...and the chocolate is still untouched.
Maybe I'll have some chocolate later. But I don't want eat it because of my emotions. I'll only eat it when I want to Q(`⌒´ ) Fighting!
LOVE this! Especially when you talked about wanting to eat the chocolate because you want it, not because you’re emotions want that comfort. Awesome! Good job! And keep using those coping skills!
Every time I get on the treadmill, I can only go 2.5-3.0... 7 years ago I was able to run a 6-minute mile. I absolutely hate myself for getting in the position I am in.. but we are in the process of changing that. That helps my depression. I have been doing low impact body project and they are awesome.
YAY! I will definitely try them out! And I’m so glad your depression is getting better! I have struggled with dysthymia (aka high functioning depression) for a long time and have seen a major impact since I started eating better, cut out added sugar, and began exercising more.
Giiirl I know that rational argument for emotional reaction won' t help but just imagine if the trainer who did the video had another person on his back while doing the exercise - he wouldn't probably get even as far as you did. I am going to the gym for months and the day when I am able to keep up the whole lesson is yet to come, but I still have fun and enjoy myself just moving and seeing the little baby steps progress. Stay strong ❤️
Thank you! And that’s a great way to think about it!
Hey, sorry for the unsolicited advice but I am on a programme that might be useful for you - it's called OYG own your goals Davina and they have a fantastic section for getting started and in that section there's a training for strengthening your knees. I have a dodgy knee myself and I've been doing it - it's very basic so anybody can do the exercises. Anyway they have a free trial so you're not really losing anything by giving it a go and I definitely recommend it. When it comes to variety (since you said you might be worried about that), they have a ton of different sessions and challenges that start at very very beginner levels - there's a lot of combat, there's a lot of weight training and lots of light cardio and dancing (you did mention a 60 second dance party in a previous video ;) ) so I think it might really be something for you. There's also a fantastically supportive community on Facebook for it and everybody just lifts each other up which is really the best part of the programme - keeps you super motivated and accountable. Anyway long post but I think you might enjoy it!
Thank you! I might have to look into it! 🤗
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Thank you 🥰🥰🥰
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Thank you
And thank you for your support!
From a practical point of view - you can watch some of Greg Doucette's videos. They are helpful. When your body adapts to certain workouts, you become a "better butter burner", not worse. You're able to walk 2 miles more in an hour (just an example). He explains how he didn't stop working out when he tore his bicep - he just didn't work out the injury. He can't squat anymore either, so he does other exercises that work the muscles. Find the workaround that makes you happy.
From an emotional point of view - I had two yoga injuries, one on the knee (it healed quick). The other took years to feel better. I got them because I pushed through the pain. It's hard and frustrating to stop a workout early, and you managed to do it. For the long run strategy, that is the right decision.
Now, I like to follow low impact workouts from Pahla B Fitness, Leilah Isaac and Lucy Wyndham-Read. They are not the burpee filled hardcore workouts people associate with fitness, but they get my heart rate up and work my muscles. Most important, I can do them without feeling overwhelmed, pressured, and dreadful.
Just a quick warning: Greg has a very special style that might seem insulting/imitating at first, but once you've watched a few videos, he'll grow on you and you realise that he's actually a pretty funny and nice guy that is just VERY passionate about getting the information to the people - the info they NEED to hear, not what they WANT to hear.
Thank you so much for the suggestions - I will definitely check them out! Honestly I can’t wait to be able to do the hardcore workouts again...I always felt such a huge sense of achievement after. But for the meantime walking is excellent exercise 🥰
You can do this, were here to support you. If you want some advice and support on workouts obeasttobeast has a discord with an awesome community theres a few trainers in there too and so many knowledgeable people and just people who will 100% back you every day. Hugs you can get through this.
That’s awesome! I will definitely have to check it out! Thanks!
discord.gg/SNzgCc here's the link if you want to ❤
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this... but I’m glad you have a plan. You’re dusting yourself off and continuing! There’s a YT-er named Holly Honjo who does all low/no impact workouts... you should check out her videos and see if they are something you may like. 💚🐝
I should! Thank you for the tip!
Laura Lynn you’re so welcome! ☺️
My thoughts....and a grain of salt. I went 360 to 230 without ever ever exercising...you know...vigorous exercise. Just walking (and pretty slow walking at that...2-2.5mi/hr) and controlling my stupid eating tendencies. And walk a little more so I can eat a little stupid sometimes. (While calorie tracking.) I refatted to 300 and pulled back again (235) with just walking, no stupid eating (but still eating whatever I want). When I really couldn't wait to drop more weight faster...I'd just up my walking time per day. I 300ed again recently and so...I'm back at it.
(So, yeah every time I get stop paying attention, 300!!! )
I bring it up because (NOT to try to advise you...AT ALL...just want that crystal clear) we can drop the weight effectively and quickly and even proportionately to the intensity of our desire even without...well any vigorous exercise. I just thought that if you had to 'recalibrate' due to your knee...it would be nice if you didn't need to look at the recalibration as a set back so I'd throw out my anecdotal / testimonial support for the efficiency of the tried and true lazy way. You'll be good. (I thought you were nutz when you said Tae Bo...but in a good way. It suits your whole high energy/happy thing.)
But there is bad news:
No double-wave...Really? That's like...I don't know but it's important...that wave is like 23% of my current daily dopamine intake. It is like a signature sign off. I feel cheated.
In all seriousness though, I hope your kung fu (sunny disposition and optimism) returns with haste (or already has).
Happy "Its Almost Thor's Day",
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I totally hear you, and I’ve definitely been sticking with lower impact workouts since. I think I was upset more about not being able to do a workout I used to love - or letting myself get to that point - than anything else! Thanks so much for the support! 🥰🥰🥰
AND...congratulations one your weight loss so far!!! 🥳🥳🥳