Mario has confirmed he’s still 100% committed to the promise he’s made us all if we can reach the $40,000!! I’m so honoured that we get to do this together, and grateful for every single person helping us push back against this horrible disease 🧬🔬 Just tap *Donate* on the UA-cam fundraiser section to help if you can 🙏 Never stop believing in yourself 🌈
I feel silly but I can’t seem to find the UA-cam fundraiser thingamygig, can someone help? I clicked on the green fundraiser word, it opened up the description but I can’t find your fundraising page
@@rebelurthesun It’s actually not there, I’ve looked everywhere! I wonder if it’s not available in Australia perhaps? I can see the link to the charity page but nothing about Natacha’s fundraiser specifically. Either that or I’m going completely bonkers 😂
Key elements to completing 100 miles: (1) Don't plan on running the entire race. It's a jog/hike. (2) It's 100% okay to take a nap. I took two short naps in mine, 7 minutes and 10 minutes. (3) If you feel sick to your stomach, candied ginger is A. MAZE. ING. (4) If your feet really hurt, sit down for 10-15 minutes. (5) Use vaseline or body glide on your feet under your socks. (6) have a second pair of shoes with your crew or drop bag. Changing shoes at mile 60-75 is FANTASTIC. (7) Your mind is stronger than your body. You're not done when you think you're cooked. (8) NO QUITTING unless you're injured. If you want to quit, sit down for 30 minutes and cry. Eat. You'll be okay. Get up and keep moving.
I did a 50k bike ride while pregnant (found out I was pregnant a week after) and there was a parade afterward. I literally fell asleep at the parade after. Leaned on my husband (now ex) and was out.
I don't usually comment, but I am honestly so moved that you're doing this for endo research. I was diagnosed after a ridiculously long and painful waiting process. I lost all my fitness and was basically bed-ridden for a year. It was so hard to watch a huge part of my life get taken away because of this disease. I'm a year post-surgery and feel so much better, and your videos have always been a source of motivation for me. The sooner people can get help with this condition, the sooner they have their lives back. Thank you so so much !!!
I also got teary hearing that you’re supporting women’s health. I don’t personally suffer from endo but I know so many women whose lives have been heavily disrupted by it. I donated, let’s all donate!
hey 🤍 I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience even though commenting isn't something you usually do. Thank you for talking about you're experience: I didn't know much at all about endometriosis myself and I've had so many conversations around female health and spent a good amount of time in the clinical literature around menstrual health and disorders, so I can see first-hand how awareness-building is going to be such a huge first step. I am so sorry to hear about the pain you went through, it's so heartwarming to hear that you're feeling better now 🥺 sending you so much love, thank you back!
It took a me a decade to be diagnosed though doctors suspected it after being in horrendous pain at the age of twelve. So awful and debilitating especially when young because no one understood and I thought I was crazy
I have ran ultra marathons and Natasha is spot on . On race day having a bowl movement in the morning will help you tremendously. You don't want to be looking for toilets on your route. They always occupied
I don't have the disposable income to donate, but thank you so much for raising awareness for women's health. Massive shout out to those who are donating!
Thank you for spreading awareness for Endometriosis. I suffer from it since I was 13 not officialy diagnosed and operated last year with 20 years old. Even after surgery my pain did not go away and I started hormonal therapy, but I still have cramps and often fatigue. It really affects my social life and also my training so I can never really plan because the cramps appear out of nowhere sometimes. I love your Videos and thank you again for raising awareness ❤
hey Evelyn (: I'm so sorry to hear about your suffering - having read into it I can't believe how little we still know about endo, I really hope we can make a change with that in the future. Sending you so much love - I'll be thinking of you when I'm running ❤❤❤❤
I feel you!! I've suffered since 14 and I'm 40 now! I've had little micro surgeries here and there but the only thing that has helped me is the implant contraceptive pill which stops my periods completely, it's the only thing that stops the intense cramps and lethargy. Hope u find something that can work for you too 💜
@@SLocky82 I am so happy for you that you found something that helps you. My hormonal Therapie stops my period entirely too but I started getting cysts from it that are painful too but it is less pain than without hormones
that is so so so so amazing, amazing to hear!! I am rooting for you so hard, keep taking it slow and I promise you'll shock yourself with how far you can go! all my love Sophia!
Thank you for fundraising for endo, I’m training for my first race (half marathon fell race) post endo surgery last year. I can’t describe the pain & mental distress I’ve had from endometriosis so I’m hoping that the surgery has given me a few years of pain free life 🤞🤞. Diagnosed age 34! Cheering you on and in awe!
wow you are truly incredible and thank you for sharing your story, I'm so inspired by your determination never to let it define you despite the pain and suffering. I will be thinking of you when I run ❤ sending you so much love and I hope you enjoy your half marathon - it's an awesome race!! All my love xxx
I am trying to train for track event. I had to stop doing competitive sport during highschool and never tried again because symptoms were so bad during the whole month. I am now 30 and decide to do what i love and enjoy doing despite sometimes is hard because i totally lack energy and during that days i just lay on my bed but this is ok. I don't care and don't want my condition ( which luckly is not so bad as many other women) stops me.
I’m training for a half marathon too and it’s been so difficult with endo. I haven’t gone through with surgery, but I’m definitely considering it. I hope the surgery helps you!
Hi Natacha. I am 14 and I love watch your videos as they inspire me to try new things. You have inspired me so much that I decided to take place in a 10k tough mudder in 2 days. I know that it is nothing compared to your 100 miles but I just wanted to show some appreciation for you and how your content can really help to inspire people. x
Thank you for raising awareness for endometriosis! I was diagnosed in 2020 at the age of 28 whilst trying for a baby. For years I’d suffered with symptoms and never been diagnosed. I had a laparoscopy 2021, suffered one miscarriage, but now I’m sat here 37 weeks pregnant patiently waiting for my baby boy to arrive ❤
of course!! long beyond this run I'll speak up for it and do what I can to share awareness 🤍 your experience and your comment made me feel really emotional to be honest. what an incredible journey to have gone through and to have overcome. I am beyond happy for your beautiful family, I hope there's so much good health and happiness ahead for you all
Heya! I was diagnosed in 2020 at 28 as well! Had a laparoscopy to confirm and remove and am also currently pregnant ❤❤ all the best with the next stage!!
hey beautiful!! There are tough times but I feel very grateful for being able to move from a place of love (: I'm glad it comes through!! Lots of love!! xxx
@@JackBegotti I mean moving because I've learnt how incredible and capable it makes me feel (: I think we naturally see movement as a god-given right that we're entitled to, but it's not: so many people through absolutely no fault of their own aren't able to move freely in the ways they'd love to, and I think it's important to try to appreciate the value of something while you have it and not only once it's gone
As someone who was diagnosed with endometriosis, only after years and years of feeling misunderstood by doctors, thank you so much for choosing this cause. It means so much to so many! Also - thanks for this video, have really been lacking motivation recently and needed a reminder that it can be fun to work hard!
Thanks to your workout plans I got to create a “gym mommies” group and now they all bought your new cut program and I couldn’t be happier and prouder of them (and you). Thank you again and always for what you do ❤❤❤❤❤
I got incredible emotional watching this video Natacha! Since meeting you in November I have been recovering from my eating disorder and marathon training. You inspire me everyday, I pursued biochemistry and started doing the things I love more! You are such a good role model to younger girls, older women and everyone. I have never been more proud to have followed someone. Sending all my love
hey beautiful!!! so good to see you again and to hear an update!! 🤍 I'm so proud of you and your journey, what amazing progress to have been making over these last few months. I hope you keep pushing and believing in yourself all the way, I know without a doubt that all the change is possible if you don't lose belief. I hope biochemistry is treating you very, very well. it did a huge amount for me at that time in my life and I hope that it's the same for you. I am sending you so much love and hope you don't forget to let me know how it all goes!
@@natachaoceane Thank you girl! You are such a beautiful person inside and out and I wish you all the best in your running journey, we are all with you
theres nothing that motivates me like one of your videos does, natacha. whether it's to workout, do something outside of my comfort zone, get on with my studies, or just be myself, there's nothing that reminds me that all of that is doable no matter what it looks like or how awkward it feels like your videos do. rooting for you always !!
hey Jasmine! ❤🔥 It means so much to have you here, and you don't know how good it is to hear you talk about getting out of that comfort zone and pushing yourself with studying 🥺 I'm so damn proud of you, it all pays off down the line in ways that might not be apparent right now and in ways you can only realise when you look back. You're a rockstar, don't stop 👏
A nice mix of form, mobility and strength training. Good luck on your next 100. I'm currently training for a 100K myself. We both know that no matter how well-trained we are, it always hurts and after a certain amount of time on foot, it's just a mental battle.
The fact that you are fundraising for endometriosis makes me so happy! I feel that it's a disease that's often overlooked yet has had a huge impact on my life the past 11 years, including my ability to move the way I want to. Your videos are always so motivating and remind me to appreciate my body, even when I feel frustrated with my progress. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you so much for choosing EndoUK. The way endometriosis affects me is varying but there’s been months where I can barely move, and there’s no options. I’ve already had the surgery. There is no real cure. It’s so heartening to see it being spoken about. Best of luck with your training!!
hey Megan 🤍 I am so sorry to hear that, it really hurts my heart to hear that. I won't stop talking about it and raising awareness, off camera and away from socials amongst the people I believe can help too. I had a lot to learn about it myself to be honest: when it came out on top I spent a few hours reading up about it and looking into the research: awareness is such a big first step and it's really growing!! Sending you all my love 🤍
I don’t normally comment but oh my I have cried watching this video, I have endometriosis and had to drop out of my nursing studies due to the pain I was in. Still awaiting surgery however it just makes me so happy that someone is raising awareness for this ❤ Thank you
I started running 6 months ago after one of my friends asked me to do a half marathon. I had never even run a 5k before at that point, but I wanted to challenge myself. As someone who is very passionate about resistance training, these past few months have really given me a broader perspective of fitness and I feel so well rounded. I just completed the half marathon this past Saturday, and I finished STRONG. It’s all thanks to your workout programs and inspirational content. Thank you for your amazing impact to the community🥰
Hearing that you are going to do this fundraiser for endometriosis instantly brought tears to my eyes. You are have been my inspiration and my hero for years and to hear you talk about a problem that has negatively impacted my life so much is beyond incredible. I was a distance runner for years, I ran with the high school team when I was in middle school and remained top 5 in the state for years. I ran every day for the majority of my life until I started getting this horrible pain that caused me to stop. It has taken a couple of years but I have finally been diagnosed with endometriosis and have started the process of trying to find some treatment that works for me. Running was my favorite thing in the world, the reason I woke up every morning, and now I don't know if I will ever be able to run long distances again because of this endometriosis. Thank you for raising money, you are my inspiration for studying nutrition in college and taking up weight lifting in the absence of running, I love you!!!
I don't have endometriosis and I don't have money but I gave a very small amount because I also am so impressed and inspired by you and all other women on this planet! all girls and women who work hard to reach their goals and fulfill their dreams, for those who can't but still do the best they can ❤🔥Merci beaucoup Natacha pour tout ce que tu fais. Love from France xx
Thank you for raising awareness about endometriosis! It has seriously hampered my fitness journey (not to mention a lot of other stuff) and it’s so heartening to see more people working towards better treatments and a cure. ❤❤❤❤
hey Cornelia 🤍 I am sorry to hear that it has affected you and interrupted your plans. Awareness is growing, that seems to always be the first step for breakthroughs in funding and research so I am hopeful we are really getting there! lots of love!
Natacha, thank you for being such an amazing role model! In this day and age, when the internet can be riddled with despair and misinformation, I always look forward to your videos because you're so uplifting. I was always the last in the mile run for P.E., and I never considered myself an athletic person despite dancing up to 30 hours a week while growing up. But you've inspired me to challenge my limiting beliefs, so I'm running a 5k next week! I hope your ankle recovers quickly in time for your 100 mile ultramarathon
It's so cool of you supporting endo! I was diagnosed in 2019 after years of pain up to fainting. Post operation I went on hormonal therapy, but got really bad side effects from it. After three years of constantly switching out hormonal medication, I am now without hormones for almost a year. I don't have any pain, hardly any cramping and living my best life. Fingers crossed, it stays that way. And for all of you with an uterus and pain during your mens, hang in there and I wish for you to find a doc who takes your pain seriously and gets you diagnosed ❤
Thank you so much for raising awareness and funds for endometriosis research - and for that astounding initial donation! It brought tears to my eyes. ❤ It took almost two entire decades before I knew I had endometriosis. I hope, at the absolute least, we're moving towards a place where girls can be diagnosed and supported much sooner than the current averages. I can't wait to see you complete your Ultramarathon and everything else to come on the channel! Love you!! 💕
Endometriosis has crippled me most of my life, I used to pass out from my period pains, was terribly lethargic and I'm unable to conceive. It took 10 years for me to get a diagnosis and even micro surgeries to remove scar tissue haven't helped. Luckily having the contraceptive implant has actually worked for the last 15 years, I'm 40 now. And I've made a personal decision to not have children. Thanks Natacha for raising awareness of this, I love everything you do, and you inspire me so much!!! 💜
"I'm gonna heal you in A Minor" should be on a t-shirt! 🤣 Nat, I love your content, humor and character. You are such a source of light and happiness and a huge inspiration for me. ❤
i have never really paid attention to anyone’s youtube fundraisers before but watching this video, i felt educated enough to make a donation. Even as a student saving nearly every cent for college, I really felt like i should donate, even if it’s a small amount. Thank you Natacha for being such and incredible and hardworking person! 💗
thank you so, so much Cami 🤍 it's massively appreciated and every thing thing goes such a long way in these early stages. I remember those student days and having not much left after the essentials so I especially appreciate you 🤍
This video put such a wide smile to my face! I’m also so grateful to you for choosing to donate to endometriosis research. I was diagnosed 3 years ago aged 33, and had my surgery last June. This condition has definitely hampered my fitness journey (and life in general), from painful periods to developing severe anaemia from heavy bleeding (had to give up my running training at the time due to that and the resulting fatigue & breathlessness) to surgery recovery to developing side effects from post-surgery hormone treatment… I just try to tell myself to keep going on as soon as I can again, but the setbacks can sometimes be disheartening. Your positive energy and your thoughtful and well-researched programs help a ton. I’m currently training in the gym repeating CUT.2022 to get back in shape and build some strength, then will be moving on to CUT.2023 or BUILD.Reload (not made my mind up yet). I’d like to go back to running once I’m a bit stronger again. Thank you for the inspiration and your inexhaustible positivity. I’ll be donating on payday.
Natacha, you are everyday motivation, an absolute mood enhancer and role model. There is no day in my life that you don't cross my mind. I identify with your story so much, from the tough youth sports years, to eating disorders to ultra trail runs and striving for my best in everything I do. Your approach to life is goals 🤩❤
I'm so so so excited about the endometriosis foundation! I have endo and it has made my life hell. So many people didn't believe my pain until I (somewhat accidentally) got into an Endo specialist for excision surgery! Thank you Natasha!!
I always think, "She seriously couldn't get any more amazing than she already is" and with every single video, without fail, you prove me wrong. Thank you for being your amazing self, Natacha! Good luck with your foot, as well. Currently dealing with my own silly little tendon problems, so I get the frustration! Much love 🤍
I love the cause you chose! It’s such a representation of what you do on this channel and what this community cares about. My wife and I were thrilled to support!
THANK YOUUUUU so much Natacha for doing this for endo. Being diagnosed for about 2 years I've tried so many diets training routines and pseudoscience approach's, to make sure it doesn't grow back quickly to manage symptoms. Because there's so little research on it doctors really don't know what causes it leading to many people to recommend conflicting diets and approaches. Its just so overwhelming as a girl who isn't a medical professional to sort the science based tips and diets from other approaches steeped in diet culture. Thanks for helping this cause
Thank you so so much Natacha! I have followed you for several years, and you are my favorite UA-camr. I didn’t think it was possible to like you more, but creating a fundraiser for endometriosis research is making me happy beyond words. As someone with endometriosis, thank you. I am donating what I can right now, and I appreciate every one of you who cares about endometriosis research. I love you all ❤
Donated! So moved by you and this fundraiser! At this moment - if every viewer (46k as of now) had donated $1, we'd hit our goal!! This community is awesome - let's blow Natacha's mind!
Thank you for talking about endometriosis and supporting that charity. My diagnosis took many years and after 2 surgeries and years of intense, daily pain I’m in a good mental space these days. Chronic pain is a bitch, so thank you for shining a light on us ❤
i never usually comment but i just wanted to say that you truly are the sweetest youtuber i’ve ever come across. you’re so inspiring, and everyone watching you can tell that you are a genuine joy to be around. you absolutely shine from the inside out, and i’m so so grateful that i have the privilege of watching you achieve your goals!
My friend has endometriosis and I have fibroids so it means a lot that you are supporting a women's menstrual cause. I love your videos and positivity and happiness 😊
I have always loved running but stopped running for a couple years to facilitate weight gain. In 2023, I feel like everyone around me is talking about it. After flirting with the idea of starting to run again for a bit, I sporadically went for a run last week. It felt great! I loved it so much and was impressed at how fit I am. I’ve decided to commit, and I’m gonna do a 10 mile run in September :) Thanks for the motivation! I love seeing your excitement about this journey and it’s actually exactly how I feel♥️
I am so excited that this is the cause you chose! I have stage 4 endometriosis which has caused lots of issues for me in many way. It’s so great that you are bringing awareness!!!! You’re the best!!!!
I've never donated so fast! I'm SO excited for you to run this race and it's so inspiring to see you working for such an important cause! Us endo girlies love you!
1. So weird seeing you in my local area, I keep recognising all the places in the back of your video! 2. thankyou for supporting endometriosis research, I just had my first laparoscopy and had stage 4 endo removed - NOTHING other than the surgery detected the extend of endo that I had. For me, I'd always had bad period cramps, but didn't have heavy bleeding, I ended up having terrible stabbing pain with digestion/gas, pain with sex and chronic back and leg nerve pain, i couldn't run or exercise because I could feel my ovaries pulling - they found my ovary stuck to the side of my pelvis, a tunnel of endo from the base of my spine to my bowel! I want to say it's not just a menstruation disease either - it has been found almost everywhere in the body, and it does fluctuate with hormones but people can experience pain all month long. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!
I run marathons and will be completing the Rome marathon in March, . I've recently incorporated hybrid training into my routine thanks to your videos and I'm loving it and seeing results. I was diagnosed in 2019 after 7 years of struggling with Endometriosis. It took me a while my to build up my fitness goals even though I was very athletic. Endometriosis has affected me in so many different ways, learning to live day by day and to expect the unexpected. When I was 21 I was put though medically induced menopause to set me up for an important surgery that could be life-changing. I'm now 24 and have run many trail and road races and feel healthier than ever but still there are days that endometriosis cripples me. I appreciate you choosing the Endometriosis Foundation to support, this is so close to me and needs so much more research to help women with a condition we know little about.
So glad someone is talking about and raising money for endometriosis research. It affects so many women everyday and so many people don't even know about it . I love that you always use your platform to spread some love !!! xxx
I’ve been struggling with Endometriosis since I was 13 I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 18. It’s ruined my life in so many ways, so many surgeries, struggling with weight fluctuations and bloating and gas etc etc. I’m 22 and I’m finally getting it to a state where it is manageable and training for my first bodybuilding show- I’m so happy and so honored that that is what you’re running for.
Thank you for supporting endometriosis research! Like so many others here I have endo (diagnosed just last month) after 12 years. I'm an athlete as well and it has been so validating to finally get a diagnosis. Much love to you! ❤️
Hiya! I'm a 47 year young French woman. I got back to my old athletic self thanks to you. You are a true inspiration. thank you, Natacha! Kisses to you and Mario from the South of France. Mwah!
Thank you for bringing awareness to endometriosis. Took so long to get a diagnosis. Dr's very rarely test for it or take the symptoms seriously. The symptoms seem almost taboo to talk about sometimes with friends and family, like women should just get on with it. So thank you ❤
Natasha, my running journey has always been short lived. I enjoy it for a little while but I push myself too hard too quickly and my mental game wavers as a result. But since you’ve started your training for this (insane!!!!!!!) distance, I’m now three weeks into a ten week program to run 5km. I know that’s a mini distance and probably a warm up for you, but I’m trying to let go of being embarrassed of that! I think it’s less about the distance for me and more just the going for 3 runs a week combined with 2 pilates sessions and enjoying a new type of fitness I don’t usually persist with. I wanted to genuinely thank you for being one of the most generous, intelligent and holistic people on the internet. You give me courage I couldn’t have dreamt of. I am literally so in awe of you. I hope you know how incredibly strong you are in all meanings of that word. On top of all that, you’re thoughtful and considerate and nonjudgmental, that’s hard to find in one person. Thank you for all you do. ❤️❤️❤️ PS. Can you please explain the maple syrup drink to me? Can this be replaced as a sports drink for post / during runs?! I’ve never heard of this combo of electrolytes as I’m so new to the game! xx
Thank you for choosing to support Endometriosis research! It took from 1995 until 2019 for me to get diagnosed with it. That is 24 years!! And I was in excruciating pain every month, for several days. Year after year I was told it is a natural part of a woman's life and that I need to just take a painkiller and get on with life. When I finally got my surgery, the doctor said it's one of the worst cases he has ever seen - and "why did you not come in earlier?"...!!!!! I wish I was joking. So thank you, thank you, thank you!
This story just blows my mind 😫 I am so so sorry you had to go through that, it is just heartbreaking to imagine you in pain without the help you needed. I didn’t know much about endometriosis myself before it was picked out as the charity for us, but having researched it much more now I’ve realised that it’s just like a couple of other menstrual conditions I’ve noticed are so commonly misdiagnosed and missed by medical doctors. Awareness is growing and I will be a champion for it going forward 🤍 Thank you so much for sharing your story, it’s so important!!
@@natachaoceane Yes, research and awareness will make the difference, so that no one else has to wait this long to get diagnosed! Education and science are the keys. :) I am doing so much better nowadays, almost pain free and can even train pretty normally (for example with your Home Reload workouts!). It's like getting a second start to my life.
This is amazing girl! I’m an Endometriosis Wellness Coach and so so cool to hear you are raising money for endo!! yay!!!! 🎉 and raising awareness through your channel 💛 Thank you 🙏
Natacha, thank you so so so much for taking your time to chat to each and every one of us at the meet up😭 Your and Mario’s kind words were so humbling and so inspiring, I’m so glad I got to see you before my first ever half marathon🤍 (& Jeremy’s first ever full marathon) Wishing you all the very best for your 100 mile marathon, you’re going to be amazing as always🥰
Amazing to hear about fundraising for endo! I got diagnosed with Adenomyosis (sister to Endo and with similar symptoms) and it's gruelling. So many people don't understand and it's still taboo which is hard when trying to be ambitious at work and in fitness. Appreciate this so much and will always be a super fan of your vids xo
I'm so glad this is the fundraiser that was chosen. I had endometriosis for almost 10 years before I got diagnosed. I went to different doctors countless times to be told nothing was wrong but a stomach/intestinal infection or just 'normal' period cramps. I'd get thrown on antibiotics or told to take OTC pain meds and that was it. I finally found a doctor in 2020 that actually listened to me. I had the surgery later that year and I feel like a new person. After years of dealing with pain that I thought was "normal" for a woman it was such a relief to stop feeling like I was crazy and all the suffering I was going through was just in my head. Endometriosis is definitely something that needs to be researched more.
As someone with endometriosis, but who’s also deeply inspired by you and all that you do, this is amazing! I love that you spread awareness about something I and many others deal with every day. I’m also very lucky to have «medication» (well, a hormonal IUD) which works wonders for me and have given me my life and health back. Having more knowledge now about my health, nutrition, body, etc. also helps alot - all thanks to you! Good luck with the marathon!💕
I have endometriosis, my twin sister does too! We are 22. there's still no treatment for it but the only thing we can do is taking hormonal pills to stop the period, because the more period we have, the more the disease grows!! i love your videos natasha, thank you for being you 💌
Donating the money to Endo research is honestly such an amazing thing. I recently had 3 friends diagnosed with Endo and had to undergo surgery. You are such a beautiful person! Thank you 🎉
Thank you for supporting endo warriors.. I can't tell you how happy this makes me, it brings me tears of joy. I suffer from endometriosis (diagnosed with stage 3 at 18 years old, I was on the brink of being a stage 4 patient) I also have PCOS and horrible IBS. The health issues I have been going through the past few years is actually insane, and last year while going in for an operation for my endo (4th operation), it was found that there were solid foods in my intestine, which meant my digestive system was not working properly at all. My IBS is mostly due to my endo, and I got a spastic colon from my moms side of the family. Hormones have always been bonkers and I use to live on painkillers. I'm only now starting to feel relatively normal regarding these conditions. It's been 9 long years, 4 operations and more than a year working with a dietitian to find what works for my digestive system, hormones and weight all at once, even though it is still a struggles. I use to be a top athlete when I was younger, and probably could have taken it far if I could continue at the same speed, even though workouts was always hard, and even back then at times schedule 5 painkillers were sometimes needed before a hockey game or so. At some point after 20 though, my health deteriorated rapidly and it became harder to live a normal life and keep fit etc. I was lucky to have a really good specialist, even though it has taken time to feel better overall, but so many woman struggle and are misdiagnosed, told a hysterotomy will "cure" it, told it doesn't exist, and so many other things. It's actually horrifying.
Good luck with your training and Ultra marathon Natacha !!!! Love your videos and how you are always so happy & positive & smiling all the time, as well as helpful & informative!
I’ve been having a really low day and did not have motivation to get out of bed until 3pm. I haven’t been able to hit the gym in a good while because my undergrad dissertation is due next week but not training really makes the low moods worse and more frequent. I just wanted to say your videos always put me in a better mood and inspire me to do better. You helped me out of my eating disorder when I was 16/17 and continue to be this like virtual support 6 years later 🥰🥺❤️
hey Karuna 🤍 I know that feeling, it's like the energy isn't there and once you feel behind the difficulty to start and make a break can feel overwhelming. I totally get you. if my advice can be helpful at all (ignore if not!), maybe there's a super small, easy version of working out at the gym you could do to give you a mood boost and change the way you're feeling in your body: maybe something like a 15 minute UA-cam follow-along workout from home, or a 20 minute *super* light jog before it's time to shower anyway? something that minimally disrupts your day but might break the cycle of feeling off. I'm rooting for you: I know the dissertation stress and this will pass!!
@@natachaoceane omg thank you so much for replying it means so much! You’ve been a role model for me since I was a teenager (I’m almost 23!!) I took your advice and just got back from the gym and did some pull-ups and leg presses and a 20 minute elliptical and I feel so much better! Honestly I have a new level of admiration and respect for even just your 3 hour endurance session because it was a struggle to reach 20 minutes 😅😅😂 thank you for all the content and advice and support you put out into the world! I’m looking forward to restarting your build + cut training programs when I’m done with university and definitely looking forward to your running program too!!! Hope I get to meet you one day soon (I’m moving to London in a few months!)🥹🥹
Having suffered from severe endometriosis since I was a child, and still having intensive surgeries, I started crying the moment you announced that you would be supporting endo research. I don’t cry easily.
Thank you for raising funds and running for Endometriosis Natacha 🙌🏻 definitely more research and awareness are needed so we have more treatment options for the condition. For now it seems like we’re mainly focused on managing the symptoms. So far my doctors have been recommending hormone therapy for me. Oral hormones were not suitable for me as I got bad side effects mentally. Tried the IUD twice but they kept coming out on their own after insertion because of heavy bleeding from my menstrual. So now I’m just doing it naturally by avoiding food that may flare up the pain and by having a healthier lifetyle in general. Not really treating it as it’s still there. Have always been looking forward to your videos because they keep me motivated to stay active but still be nice to myself when I can’t deliver 100%. ❤
Just a pregnant super fan watching in awe as I lay here, almost out of breath from carrying my toddler up the stairs 😮💨😅❤️ You are such a queen!!! Will always love your videos even when I’m not as active as I used to be!!
hey Grace!! You got this mama, you're doing an amazing job just as you are!! Thank you for being so supportive (: Sending you and your family so much love!! ❤❤❤❤
Natacha, YOU are freaking amazing! I just got back from one of my longer lower body sessions in which I hit some PRs. You motivate me to focus on my PT and rehab after some knee injuries years ago and I’ve felt the best I’ve ever felt in the last 3 years! Watching you be smart about your foot and ankle helps me keep my goals in mind too I also can’t tell you how wonderful and meaningful it is that you’re fundraising for a women’s health charity. The comments bring tears to my eyes because I know so many people who struggle with endo 😭❤️. Keep being awesome!
So much respect to you for raising awareness around endometriosis. I know a handful of people who suffer from this and it's no joke, so thank you for supporting that cause!
We love to see it! I'm out here just trying to train for more than 10! I used to feel self conscious running but I don't anymore thanks to you. Even when I feel like an absolute mess you're always in the back of my mind inspiring me to keep moving ❤
Your dedication and love of your training inspires not only my training, but my schooling journey in science, my stress resilience and my goal setting. Thank you Natacha! ❤
what a fantastic charity you have chosen. I had endometriosis, it took about 14 years for a diagnosis, then I ended up having a radical hysterectomy, they also had to take some of my bowel to get rid of the endo which triggered celiac disease. Research and understanding will hopefully lead to less stories like mine, and easier healing journeys for many women. 💜
Yes for women's health!!! I just ran my first marathon, and I'm now trying to workout how best to train for a faster time for next one--so this is so inspiring ❤ Thanks for staying in our beautiful country, hope it treated you well and you come back to visit us! 😁
You are just amazing. I just wanted to say that. You really are without a doubt the most real, honest, kind and most motivational person on UA-cam. Thank you for being yourself always ❤
you've given me such a big smile, thanks so much for saying Katie 🥺🥺 look at you go well into Week 2 already!! please let me know how it all went when you're done 🤍
You know I’m getting old when the highlight of my life is getting a notification from Natacha Ocean YT and waiting to get into bed early to watch the video
I’m a 26 year old teacher, trainer and athlete with endometriosis. It is a miserable condition. I’ve been suffering since I was 12 and so many people on my field have NO idea how severe it can be. I am happy to donate, thank you so much!!!
I had an emergency hysterectomy at 28 because of endometriosis and to add insult to injury, I had to pay to to private because the NHS didn’t know what to do with me, it was awful! Thank you so much for spreading awareness and raising money for the research, it’s so so important Good luck to you, though no doubt you’ll smash it ! Xx
I’m sending you a lot of love and promise I’ll keep doing what I can even beyond this challenge being over to keep raising awareness 🫶🫶 hope you’re health is okay!
I don’t personally have endometriosis but I fully support your fundraising and you are just such an inspiration it’s crazy!!!! This is going to be SO BIG for women’s health in general as well as raising so much awareness❤️
My husband is now a Natacha fan, you are by far his favorite of the “influencers” I follow on social media (you’re also my favorite so he has good taste 😅). We now watch your videos together, and we are both so inspired by your drive! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey!!!
hahah that made me laugh! say hi to him from me and give him a hug! I hope I wasn't too annoying to have on in the background, sorry for the times I was 😂 I'm rooting for you both and hope you're so happy and healthy 🤍
@@natachaoceane He will love that! And say hello to Mario as well LOL. We are both happy and healthy thanks to the years I've been watching your videos and slowly unraveling the tight grip of trend-based diets and eating disorders - he has always been a better eater than me, but now I'd say we are evenly matched :)
Love your videos, Natacha! Thanks for supporting Endometriosis research! I have Endometriosis, and while I don't really have pain from it, I know thousands of other women do. I actually didn't even know I had it until I had a procedure last year for something unrelated, which my doctor has told me is unfortunately fairly common, meaning that there are an additional thousands of women who don't even know they have it as well. Hopefully with more research, we'll be able to understand Endometriosis better and will be able to diagnose/treat it more efficiently!
Always makes my day when you post! I'm glad you chose such an important foundation. I've been struggling with a chronic disease for the past years myself but your videos and workouts are one of the few things that have really helped me stay active!
hey beautiful (: I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with a chronic disease, it truly sucks and I hope our advances in medicine will eventually help (: and thank you for your support for EndoFound! It was the top comment by far so it's really cool that we get to do this together (: xxx
I will literally ALWAYS donate to women's health research because it's criminal how left out we are, after just having gone through menopause blind, trying to figure it all out by myself for lack of research, it's like WOW! How come we are so left out? Good on you for doing this Natacha ❤
You are so amazing. You are the one why i get so motivated and inspired to try new things and the one that made me stick to training . This is 5.5 years ago now and still going strong ❤ such an inspiring woman❤
Mario has confirmed he’s still 100% committed to the promise he’s made us all if we can reach the $40,000!! I’m so honoured that we get to do this together, and grateful for every single person helping us push back against this horrible disease 🧬🔬 Just tap *Donate* on the UA-cam fundraiser section to help if you can 🙏
Never stop believing in yourself 🌈
As someone with endometriosis, I greatly appreciate you uplifting this cause!
I live in Japan and UA-cam says “sorry, you can’t donate in this country or region yet” 😢 is there any other way to donate?
I feel silly but I can’t seem to find the UA-cam fundraiser thingamygig, can someone help? I clicked on the green fundraiser word, it opened up the description but I can’t find your fundraising page
I can't wait to see this fundraiser succeed
@@rebelurthesun It’s actually not there, I’ve looked everywhere! I wonder if it’s not available in Australia perhaps? I can see the link to the charity page but nothing about Natacha’s fundraiser specifically. Either that or I’m going completely bonkers 😂
Key elements to completing 100 miles: (1) Don't plan on running the entire race. It's a jog/hike. (2) It's 100% okay to take a nap. I took two short naps in mine, 7 minutes and 10 minutes. (3) If you feel sick to your stomach, candied ginger is A. MAZE. ING. (4) If your feet really hurt, sit down for 10-15 minutes. (5) Use vaseline or body glide on your feet under your socks. (6) have a second pair of shoes with your crew or drop bag. Changing shoes at mile 60-75 is FANTASTIC. (7) Your mind is stronger than your body. You're not done when you think you're cooked. (8) NO QUITTING unless you're injured. If you want to quit, sit down for 30 minutes and cry. Eat. You'll be okay. Get up and keep moving.
Did your race not have time cut offs? Sadly our runner (I was pacing and crewing!) didn't have 30 minutes to spare at stations: ( but he finished ; )
Just general life rule. Don’t quit. If you have to, sit down and cry, eat, you’ll be ok, keep moving ❤
You took a nap during a race?? How, was there someplace to sleep?
Omg a 7 minute nap! I think once I closed my eyes, it’s over, I’m not getting back up 🤣 Sincerely, a sleepy girl ❤
I did a 50k bike ride while pregnant (found out I was pregnant a week after) and there was a parade afterward. I literally fell asleep at the parade after. Leaned on my husband (now ex) and was out.
I don't usually comment, but I am honestly so moved that you're doing this for endo research. I was diagnosed after a ridiculously long and painful waiting process. I lost all my fitness and was basically bed-ridden for a year. It was so hard to watch a huge part of my life get taken away because of this disease. I'm a year post-surgery and feel so much better, and your videos have always been a source of motivation for me. The sooner people can get help with this condition, the sooner they have their lives back. Thank you so so much !!!
I also got teary hearing that you’re supporting women’s health. I don’t personally suffer from endo but I know so many women whose lives have been heavily disrupted by it. I donated, let’s all donate!
hey 🤍 I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience even though commenting isn't something you usually do. Thank you for talking about you're experience: I didn't know much at all about endometriosis myself and I've had so many conversations around female health and spent a good amount of time in the clinical literature around menstrual health and disorders, so I can see first-hand how awareness-building is going to be such a huge first step. I am so sorry to hear about the pain you went through, it's so heartwarming to hear that you're feeling better now 🥺 sending you so much love, thank you back!
It took a me a decade to be diagnosed though doctors suspected it after being in horrendous pain at the age of twelve. So awful and debilitating especially when young because no one understood and I thought I was crazy
@@michelleklein3713oh I’m so sorry that happened to you.
Me too!! I'm so excited that she's running for this cause!
"The first movement of the day... Is a bowel movement" I mean... Had to pause my post workout cool down, because I started laughing so hard!
😭😭😭😭 just sharing all the details not leaving anything out ya know? 😂😂
I'd like to think getting out of bed was the first...but hey, whatever works for you!!
I have ran ultra marathons and Natasha is spot on . On race day having a bowl movement in the morning will help you tremendously. You don't want to be looking for toilets on your route. They always occupied
functional coffee 😉
For me it was the "no" at 20:27. Absolutely slayed me.
I don't have the disposable income to donate, but thank you so much for raising awareness for women's health. Massive shout out to those who are donating!
Thank you for spreading awareness for Endometriosis. I suffer from it since I was 13 not officialy diagnosed and operated last year with 20 years old. Even after surgery my pain did not go away and I started hormonal therapy, but I still have cramps and often fatigue. It really affects my social life and also my training so I can never really plan because the cramps appear out of nowhere sometimes. I love your Videos and thank you again for raising awareness ❤
hey Evelyn (: I'm so sorry to hear about your suffering - having read into it I can't believe how little we still know about endo, I really hope we can make a change with that in the future. Sending you so much love - I'll be thinking of you when I'm running ❤❤❤❤
I feel you!! I've suffered since 14 and I'm 40 now! I've had little micro surgeries here and there but the only thing that has helped me is the implant contraceptive pill which stops my periods completely, it's the only thing that stops the intense cramps and lethargy. Hope u find something that can work for you too 💜
@@SLocky82 I am so happy for you that you found something that helps you. My hormonal Therapie stops my period entirely too but I started getting cysts from it that are painful too but it is less pain than without hormones
I’ve taken your advice from 2 videos ago & started running. Slowly, but steadily. You’re inspiring a lot of people, we’re appreciative.
that is so so so so amazing, amazing to hear!! I am rooting for you so hard, keep taking it slow and I promise you'll shock yourself with how far you can go! all my love Sophia!
Thank you for fundraising for endo, I’m training for my first race (half marathon fell race) post endo surgery last year. I can’t describe the pain & mental distress I’ve had from endometriosis so I’m hoping that the surgery has given me a few years of pain free life 🤞🤞. Diagnosed age 34! Cheering you on and in awe!
so inspiring! hope you’ll be pain free for good ❤️🩹
wow you are truly incredible and thank you for sharing your story, I'm so inspired by your determination never to let it define you despite the pain and suffering. I will be thinking of you when I run ❤ sending you so much love and I hope you enjoy your half marathon - it's an awesome race!! All my love xxx
I am trying to train for track event. I had to stop doing competitive sport during highschool and never tried again because symptoms were so bad during the whole month. I am now 30 and decide to do what i love and enjoy doing despite sometimes is hard because i totally lack energy and during that days i just lay on my bed but this is ok. I don't care and don't want my condition ( which luckly is not so bad as many other women) stops me.
I’m training for a half marathon too and it’s been so difficult with endo. I haven’t gone through with surgery, but I’m definitely considering it. I hope the surgery helps you!
Hi Natacha. I am 14 and I love watch your videos as they inspire me to try new things. You have inspired me so much that I decided to take place in a 10k tough mudder in 2 days. I know that it is nothing compared to your 100 miles but I just wanted to show some appreciation for you and how your content can really help to inspire people. x
Thank you for raising awareness for endometriosis! I was diagnosed in 2020 at the age of 28 whilst trying for a baby. For years I’d suffered with symptoms and never been diagnosed. I had a laparoscopy 2021, suffered one miscarriage, but now I’m sat here 37 weeks pregnant patiently waiting for my baby boy to arrive ❤
of course!! long beyond this run I'll speak up for it and do what I can to share awareness 🤍 your experience and your comment made me feel really emotional to be honest. what an incredible journey to have gone through and to have overcome. I am beyond happy for your beautiful family, I hope there's so much good health and happiness ahead for you all
Heya! I was diagnosed in 2020 at 28 as well! Had a laparoscopy to confirm and remove and am also currently pregnant ❤❤ all the best with the next stage!!
congrats on the newborn!
I love how she’s always has a positive side throughout her workouts and her smiles makes me feel so motivated to complete my goals✨
hey beautiful!! There are tough times but I feel very grateful for being able to move from a place of love (: I'm glad it comes through!! Lots of love!! xxx
@@natachaoceane what you mean to move “from a place of love”? (Btw I absolutely love your positive vibes)
@@JackBegotti I mean moving because I've learnt how incredible and capable it makes me feel (: I think we naturally see movement as a god-given right that we're entitled to, but it's not: so many people through absolutely no fault of their own aren't able to move freely in the ways they'd love to, and I think it's important to try to appreciate the value of something while you have it and not only once it's gone
As someone who was diagnosed with endometriosis, only after years and years of feeling misunderstood by doctors, thank you so much for choosing this cause. It means so much to so many!
Also - thanks for this video, have really been lacking motivation recently and needed a reminder that it can be fun to work hard!
As someone with endometriosis (and who only got diagnosed 3 months ago, at 28 years old): thank you 💗
always, we're all here to help 🤍 sending you so much love
Thanks to your workout plans I got to create a “gym mommies” group and now they all bought your new cut program and I couldn’t be happier and prouder of them (and you). Thank you again and always for what you do ❤❤❤❤❤
hey Chiara!! wow thank you so much for trusting me enough to recommend me to your friends!! Sending you and your friends lots of love ❤❤❤
I got incredible emotional watching this video Natacha! Since meeting you in November I have been recovering from my eating disorder and marathon training. You inspire me everyday, I pursued biochemistry and started doing the things I love more! You are such a good role model to younger girls, older women and everyone. I have never been more proud to have followed someone. Sending all my love
hey beautiful!!! so good to see you again and to hear an update!! 🤍 I'm so proud of you and your journey, what amazing progress to have been making over these last few months. I hope you keep pushing and believing in yourself all the way, I know without a doubt that all the change is possible if you don't lose belief. I hope biochemistry is treating you very, very well. it did a huge amount for me at that time in my life and I hope that it's the same for you. I am sending you so much love and hope you don't forget to let me know how it all goes!
@@natachaoceane Thank you girl! You are such a beautiful person inside and out and I wish you all the best in your running journey, we are all with you
theres nothing that motivates me like one of your videos does, natacha. whether it's to workout, do something outside of my comfort zone, get on with my studies, or just be myself, there's nothing that reminds me that all of that is doable no matter what it looks like or how awkward it feels like your videos do. rooting for you always !!
hey Jasmine! ❤🔥 It means so much to have you here, and you don't know how good it is to hear you talk about getting out of that comfort zone and pushing yourself with studying 🥺 I'm so damn proud of you, it all pays off down the line in ways that might not be apparent right now and in ways you can only realise when you look back. You're a rockstar, don't stop 👏
i feel the same as you :)
A nice mix of form, mobility and strength training. Good luck on your next 100. I'm currently training for a 100K myself. We both know that no matter how well-trained we are, it always hurts and after a certain amount of time on foot, it's just a mental battle.
The fact that you are fundraising for endometriosis makes me so happy! I feel that it's a disease that's often overlooked yet has had a huge impact on my life the past 11 years, including my ability to move the way I want to. Your videos are always so motivating and remind me to appreciate my body, even when I feel frustrated with my progress. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you so much for choosing EndoUK. The way endometriosis affects me is varying but there’s been months where I can barely move, and there’s no options. I’ve already had the surgery. There is no real cure.
It’s so heartening to see it being spoken about. Best of luck with your training!!
hey Megan 🤍 I am so sorry to hear that, it really hurts my heart to hear that. I won't stop talking about it and raising awareness, off camera and away from socials amongst the people I believe can help too. I had a lot to learn about it myself to be honest: when it came out on top I spent a few hours reading up about it and looking into the research: awareness is such a big first step and it's really growing!! Sending you all my love 🤍
I don’t normally comment but oh my I have cried watching this video, I have endometriosis and had to drop out of my nursing studies due to the pain I was in. Still awaiting surgery however it just makes me so happy that someone is raising awareness for this ❤ Thank you
I started running 6 months ago after one of my friends asked me to do a half marathon. I had never even run a 5k before at that point, but I wanted to challenge myself. As someone who is very passionate about resistance training, these past few months have really given me a broader perspective of fitness and I feel so well rounded. I just completed the half marathon this past Saturday, and I finished STRONG. It’s all thanks to your workout programs and inspirational content. Thank you for your amazing impact to the community🥰
The radio message for 'a girls gotta eat'!!! 🤣 I'm living for seeing Mario with bright pink hair! 🙌
Hearing that you are going to do this fundraiser for endometriosis instantly brought tears to my eyes. You are have been my inspiration and my hero for years and to hear you talk about a problem that has negatively impacted my life so much is beyond incredible. I was a distance runner for years, I ran with the high school team when I was in middle school and remained top 5 in the state for years. I ran every day for the majority of my life until I started getting this horrible pain that caused me to stop. It has taken a couple of years but I have finally been diagnosed with endometriosis and have started the process of trying to find some treatment that works for me. Running was my favorite thing in the world, the reason I woke up every morning, and now I don't know if I will ever be able to run long distances again because of this endometriosis. Thank you for raising money, you are my inspiration for studying nutrition in college and taking up weight lifting in the absence of running, I love you!!!
4 videos in a single month🙀 congratulations to us, were winning in life
hahah and if I'm winning in life it's only cause I have friends like you
I don't have endometriosis and I don't have money but I gave a very small amount because I also am so impressed and inspired by you and all other women on this planet! all girls and women who work hard to reach their goals and fulfill their dreams, for those who can't but still do the best they can ❤🔥Merci beaucoup Natacha pour tout ce que tu fais. Love from France xx
20:30 “It just needed a different approach “ 😂😂 Girl you’re inspiring even in the most mundane tasks!
Thank you for raising awareness about endometriosis! It has seriously hampered my fitness journey (not to mention a lot of other stuff) and it’s so heartening to see more people working towards better treatments and a cure. ❤❤❤❤
hey Cornelia 🤍 I am sorry to hear that it has affected you and interrupted your plans. Awareness is growing, that seems to always be the first step for breakthroughs in funding and research so I am hopeful we are really getting there! lots of love!
Natacha, thank you for being such an amazing role model! In this day and age, when the internet can be riddled with despair and misinformation, I always look forward to your videos because you're so uplifting.
I was always the last in the mile run for P.E., and I never considered myself an athletic person despite dancing up to 30 hours a week while growing up. But you've inspired me to challenge my limiting beliefs, so I'm running a 5k next week! I hope your ankle recovers quickly in time for your 100 mile ultramarathon
It's so cool of you supporting endo! I was diagnosed in 2019 after years of pain up to fainting. Post operation I went on hormonal therapy, but got really bad side effects from it. After three years of constantly switching out hormonal medication, I am now without hormones for almost a year. I don't have any pain, hardly any cramping and living my best life. Fingers crossed, it stays that way. And for all of you with an uterus and pain during your mens, hang in there and I wish for you to find a doc who takes your pain seriously and gets you diagnosed ❤
Thank you so much for raising awareness and funds for endometriosis research - and for that astounding initial donation! It brought tears to my eyes. ❤ It took almost two entire decades before I knew I had endometriosis. I hope, at the absolute least, we're moving towards a place where girls can be diagnosed and supported much sooner than the current averages. I can't wait to see you complete your Ultramarathon and everything else to come on the channel! Love you!! 💕
Endometriosis has crippled me most of my life, I used to pass out from my period pains, was terribly lethargic and I'm unable to conceive. It took 10 years for me to get a diagnosis and even micro surgeries to remove scar tissue haven't helped. Luckily having the contraceptive implant has actually worked for the last 15 years, I'm 40 now. And I've made a personal decision to not have children. Thanks Natacha for raising awareness of this, I love everything you do, and you inspire me so much!!! 💜
"I'm gonna heal you in A Minor" should be on a t-shirt! 🤣
Nat,
I love your content, humor and character.
You are such a source of light and happiness and a huge inspiration for me.
❤
i have never really paid attention to anyone’s youtube fundraisers before but watching this video, i felt educated enough to make a donation. Even as a student saving nearly every cent for college, I really felt like i should donate, even if it’s a small amount. Thank you Natacha for being such and incredible and hardworking person! 💗
thank you so, so much Cami 🤍 it's massively appreciated and every thing thing goes such a long way in these early stages. I remember those student days and having not much left after the essentials so I especially appreciate you 🤍
This video put such a wide smile to my face! I’m also so grateful to you for choosing to donate to endometriosis research. I was diagnosed 3 years ago aged 33, and had my surgery last June. This condition has definitely hampered my fitness journey (and life in general), from painful periods to developing severe anaemia from heavy bleeding (had to give up my running training at the time due to that and the resulting fatigue & breathlessness) to surgery recovery to developing side effects from post-surgery hormone treatment… I just try to tell myself to keep going on as soon as I can again, but the setbacks can sometimes be disheartening. Your positive energy and your thoughtful and well-researched programs help a ton. I’m currently training in the gym repeating CUT.2022 to get back in shape and build some strength, then will be moving on to CUT.2023 or BUILD.Reload (not made my mind up yet). I’d like to go back to running once I’m a bit stronger again. Thank you for the inspiration and your inexhaustible positivity. I’ll be donating on payday.
Natacha, you are everyday motivation, an absolute mood enhancer and role model. There is no day in my life that you don't cross my mind. I identify with your story so much, from the tough youth sports years, to eating disorders to ultra trail runs and striving for my best in everything I do. Your approach to life is goals 🤩❤
I'm so so so excited about the endometriosis foundation! I have endo and it has made my life hell. So many people didn't believe my pain until I (somewhat accidentally) got into an Endo specialist for excision surgery! Thank you Natasha!!
I always think, "She seriously couldn't get any more amazing than she already is" and with every single video, without fail, you prove me wrong. Thank you for being your amazing self, Natacha! Good luck with your foot, as well. Currently dealing with my own silly little tendon problems, so I get the frustration! Much love 🤍
I love the cause you chose! It’s such a representation of what you do on this channel and what this community cares about. My wife and I were thrilled to support!
THANK YOUUUUU so much Natacha for doing this for endo.
Being diagnosed for about 2 years I've tried so many diets training routines and pseudoscience approach's, to make sure it doesn't grow back quickly to manage symptoms.
Because there's so little research on it doctors really don't know what causes it leading to many people to recommend conflicting diets and approaches. Its just so overwhelming as a girl who isn't a medical professional to sort the science based tips and diets from other approaches steeped in diet culture. Thanks for helping this cause
Thank you so so much Natacha! I have followed you for several years, and you are my favorite UA-camr. I didn’t think it was possible to like you more, but creating a fundraiser for endometriosis research is making me happy beyond words. As someone with endometriosis, thank you. I am donating what I can right now, and I appreciate every one of you who cares about endometriosis research. I love you all ❤
Donated! So moved by you and this fundraiser! At this moment - if every viewer (46k as of now) had donated $1, we'd hit our goal!! This community is awesome - let's blow Natacha's mind!
thank you so so much Arrianna!!!!! you're the best, thank you so much for helping us!!
Thank you for talking about endometriosis and supporting that charity. My diagnosis took many years and after 2 surgeries and years of intense, daily pain I’m in a good mental space these days. Chronic pain is a bitch, so thank you for shining a light on us ❤
the way she just continued even with AirPods off. a determined hero, deterred by nothing
So excited you’re doing 100! This series is so inspiring!
thank you so much!! The journey is definitely an interesting one!! I'm nervous and excited for it all at once!! xxx
i never usually comment but i just wanted to say that you truly are the sweetest youtuber i’ve ever come across. you’re so inspiring, and everyone watching you can tell that you are a genuine joy to be around. you absolutely shine from the inside out, and i’m so so grateful that i have the privilege of watching you achieve your goals!
My friend has endometriosis and I have fibroids so it means a lot that you are supporting a women's menstrual cause. I love your videos and positivity and happiness 😊
I have always loved running but stopped running for a couple years to facilitate weight gain.
In 2023, I feel like everyone around me is talking about it. After flirting with the idea of starting to run again for a bit, I sporadically went for a run last week. It felt great! I loved it so much and was impressed at how fit I am. I’ve decided to commit, and I’m gonna do a 10 mile run in September :)
Thanks for the motivation!
I love seeing your excitement about this journey and it’s actually exactly how I feel♥️
I am so excited that this is the cause you chose! I have stage 4 endometriosis which has caused lots of issues for me in many way. It’s so great that you are bringing awareness!!!! You’re the best!!!!
I've never donated so fast! I'm SO excited for you to run this race and it's so inspiring to see you working for such an important cause! Us endo girlies love you!
1. So weird seeing you in my local area, I keep recognising all the places in the back of your video! 2. thankyou for supporting endometriosis research, I just had my first laparoscopy and had stage 4 endo removed - NOTHING other than the surgery detected the extend of endo that I had. For me, I'd always had bad period cramps, but didn't have heavy bleeding, I ended up having terrible stabbing pain with digestion/gas, pain with sex and chronic back and leg nerve pain, i couldn't run or exercise because I could feel my ovaries pulling - they found my ovary stuck to the side of my pelvis, a tunnel of endo from the base of my spine to my bowel! I want to say it's not just a menstruation disease either - it has been found almost everywhere in the body, and it does fluctuate with hormones but people can experience pain all month long. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!
I run marathons and will be completing the Rome marathon in March, . I've recently incorporated hybrid training into my routine thanks to your videos and I'm loving it and seeing results. I was diagnosed in 2019 after 7 years of struggling with Endometriosis. It took me a while my to build up my fitness goals even though I was very athletic. Endometriosis has affected me in so many different ways, learning to live day by day and to expect the unexpected. When I was 21 I was put though medically induced menopause to set me up for an important surgery that could be life-changing. I'm now 24 and have run many trail and road races and feel healthier than ever but still there are days that endometriosis cripples me. I appreciate you choosing the Endometriosis Foundation to support, this is so close to me and needs so much more research to help women with a condition we know little about.
So glad someone is talking about and raising money for endometriosis research. It affects so many women everyday and so many people don't even know about it . I love that you always use your platform to spread some love !!! xxx
I’ve been struggling with Endometriosis since I was 13 I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 18. It’s ruined my life in so many ways, so many surgeries, struggling with weight fluctuations and bloating and gas etc etc. I’m 22 and I’m finally getting it to a state where it is manageable and training for my first bodybuilding show- I’m so happy and so honored that that is what you’re running for.
Thank you for supporting endometriosis research! Like so many others here I have endo (diagnosed just last month) after 12 years. I'm an athlete as well and it has been so validating to finally get a diagnosis. Much love to you! ❤️
Hiya!
I'm a 47 year young French woman. I got back to my old athletic self thanks to you.
You are a true inspiration. thank you, Natacha!
Kisses to you and Mario from the South of France. Mwah!
Thank you for bringing awareness to endometriosis. Took so long to get a diagnosis. Dr's very rarely test for it or take the symptoms seriously. The symptoms seem almost taboo to talk about sometimes with friends and family, like women should just get on with it. So thank you ❤
Natasha, my running journey has always been short lived. I enjoy it for a little while but I push myself too hard too quickly and my mental game wavers as a result. But since you’ve started your training for this (insane!!!!!!!) distance, I’m now three weeks into a ten week program to run 5km. I know that’s a mini distance and probably a warm up for you, but I’m trying to let go of being embarrassed of that! I think it’s less about the distance for me and more just the going for 3 runs a week combined with 2 pilates sessions and enjoying a new type of fitness I don’t usually persist with. I wanted to genuinely thank you for being one of the most generous, intelligent and holistic people on the internet. You give me courage I couldn’t have dreamt of. I am literally so in awe of you. I hope you know how incredibly strong you are in all meanings of that word. On top of all that, you’re thoughtful and considerate and nonjudgmental, that’s hard to find in one person. Thank you for all you do. ❤️❤️❤️
PS. Can you please explain the maple syrup drink to me? Can this be replaced as a sports drink for post / during runs?! I’ve never heard of this combo of electrolytes as I’m so new to the game! xx
I have endometriosis and its been a rocky road, trying to balance studies, normal daily tasks and pain. Im so happy you made a fundraiser!
Thank you for choosing to support Endometriosis research! It took from 1995 until 2019 for me to get diagnosed with it. That is 24 years!! And I was in excruciating pain every month, for several days. Year after year I was told it is a natural part of a woman's life and that I need to just take a painkiller and get on with life. When I finally got my surgery, the doctor said it's one of the worst cases he has ever seen - and "why did you not come in earlier?"...!!!!! I wish I was joking. So thank you, thank you, thank you!
This story just blows my mind 😫 I am so so sorry you had to go through that, it is just heartbreaking to imagine you in pain without the help you needed. I didn’t know much about endometriosis myself before it was picked out as the charity for us, but having researched it much more now I’ve realised that it’s just like a couple of other menstrual conditions I’ve noticed are so commonly misdiagnosed and missed by medical doctors. Awareness is growing and I will be a champion for it going forward 🤍 Thank you so much for sharing your story, it’s so important!!
@@natachaoceane Yes, research and awareness will make the difference, so that no one else has to wait this long to get diagnosed! Education and science are the keys. :) I am doing so much better nowadays, almost pain free and can even train pretty normally (for example with your Home Reload workouts!). It's like getting a second start to my life.
This is amazing girl! I’m an Endometriosis Wellness Coach and so so cool to hear you are raising money for endo!! yay!!!! 🎉 and raising awareness through your channel 💛 Thank you 🙏
Natacha, thank you so so so much for taking your time to chat to each and every one of us at the meet up😭 Your and Mario’s kind words were so humbling and so inspiring, I’m so glad I got to see you before my first ever half marathon🤍 (& Jeremy’s first ever full marathon) Wishing you all the very best for your 100 mile marathon, you’re going to be amazing as always🥰
Amazing to hear about fundraising for endo! I got diagnosed with Adenomyosis (sister to Endo and with similar symptoms) and it's gruelling. So many people don't understand and it's still taboo which is hard when trying to be ambitious at work and in fitness. Appreciate this so much and will always be a super fan of your vids xo
I'm so glad this is the fundraiser that was chosen. I had endometriosis for almost 10 years before I got diagnosed. I went to different doctors countless times to be told nothing was wrong but a stomach/intestinal infection or just 'normal' period cramps. I'd get thrown on antibiotics or told to take OTC pain meds and that was it. I finally found a doctor in 2020 that actually listened to me. I had the surgery later that year and I feel like a new person. After years of dealing with pain that I thought was "normal" for a woman it was such a relief to stop feeling like I was crazy and all the suffering I was going through was just in my head. Endometriosis is definitely something that needs to be researched more.
As someone with endometriosis, but who’s also deeply inspired by you and all that you do, this is amazing! I love that you spread awareness about something I and many others deal with every day. I’m also very lucky to have «medication» (well, a hormonal IUD) which works wonders for me and have given me my life and health back. Having more knowledge now about my health, nutrition, body, etc. also helps alot - all thanks to you! Good luck with the marathon!💕
I love this. I'm an ultra runner, and I have battled endometriosis for so many years. I love that you are bringing awareness to this!
I have endometriosis, my twin sister does too! We are 22.
there's still no treatment for it but the only thing we can do is taking hormonal pills to stop the period, because the more period we have, the more the disease grows!!
i love your videos natasha, thank you for being you 💌
Donating the money to Endo research is honestly such an amazing thing. I recently had 3 friends diagnosed with Endo and had to undergo surgery. You are such a beautiful person! Thank you 🎉
Thank you for supporting endo warriors.. I can't tell you how happy this makes me, it brings me tears of joy.
I suffer from endometriosis (diagnosed with stage 3 at 18 years old, I was on the brink of being a stage 4 patient)
I also have PCOS and horrible IBS. The health issues I have been going through the past few years is actually insane, and last year while going in for an operation for my endo (4th operation), it was found that there were solid foods in my intestine, which meant my digestive system was not working properly at all. My IBS is mostly due to my endo, and I got a spastic colon from my moms side of the family. Hormones have always been bonkers and I use to live on painkillers. I'm only now starting to feel relatively normal regarding these conditions. It's been 9 long years, 4 operations and more than a year working with a dietitian to find what works for my digestive system, hormones and weight all at once, even though it is still a struggles.
I use to be a top athlete when I was younger, and probably could have taken it far if I could continue at the same speed, even though workouts was always hard, and even back then at times schedule 5 painkillers were sometimes needed before a hockey game or so. At some point after 20 though, my health deteriorated rapidly and it became harder to live a normal life and keep fit etc.
I was lucky to have a really good specialist, even though it has taken time to feel better overall, but so many woman struggle and are misdiagnosed, told a hysterotomy will "cure" it, told it doesn't exist, and so many other things. It's actually horrifying.
Good luck with your training and Ultra marathon Natacha !!!!
Love your videos and how you are always so happy & positive & smiling all the time, as well as helpful & informative!
I’ve been having a really low day and did not have motivation to get out of bed until 3pm. I haven’t been able to hit the gym in a good while because my undergrad dissertation is due next week but not training really makes the low moods worse and more frequent. I just wanted to say your videos always put me in a better mood and inspire me to do better. You helped me out of my eating disorder when I was 16/17 and continue to be this like virtual support 6 years later 🥰🥺❤️
hey Karuna 🤍 I know that feeling, it's like the energy isn't there and once you feel behind the difficulty to start and make a break can feel overwhelming. I totally get you. if my advice can be helpful at all (ignore if not!), maybe there's a super small, easy version of working out at the gym you could do to give you a mood boost and change the way you're feeling in your body: maybe something like a 15 minute UA-cam follow-along workout from home, or a 20 minute *super* light jog before it's time to shower anyway? something that minimally disrupts your day but might break the cycle of feeling off. I'm rooting for you: I know the dissertation stress and this will pass!!
@@natachaoceane omg thank you so much for replying it means so much! You’ve been a role model for me since I was a teenager (I’m almost 23!!) I took your advice and just got back from the gym and did some pull-ups and leg presses and a 20 minute elliptical and I feel so much better! Honestly I have a new level of admiration and respect for even just your 3 hour endurance session because it was a struggle to reach 20 minutes 😅😅😂 thank you for all the content and advice and support you put out into the world! I’m looking forward to restarting your build + cut training programs when I’m done with university and definitely looking forward to your running program too!!! Hope I get to meet you one day soon (I’m moving to London in a few months!)🥹🥹
as someone who suffers from endometriosis and is a runner, i appreciate this fundraiser so much
I’m so happy we are doing what we can to support and help. We’re all rooting for you Mal 🫶
A 30 minutes video from Natacha? It’s gonna be a good day🤩
Having suffered from severe endometriosis since I was a child, and still having intensive surgeries, I started crying the moment you announced that you would be supporting endo research. I don’t cry easily.
Thank you for raising funds and running for Endometriosis Natacha 🙌🏻 definitely more research and awareness are needed so we have more treatment options for the condition. For now it seems like we’re mainly focused on managing the symptoms. So far my doctors have been recommending hormone therapy for me. Oral hormones were not suitable for me as I got bad side effects mentally. Tried the IUD twice but they kept coming out on their own after insertion because of heavy bleeding from my menstrual. So now I’m just doing it naturally by avoiding food that may flare up the pain and by having a healthier lifetyle in general. Not really treating it as it’s still there. Have always been looking forward to your videos because they keep me motivated to stay active but still be nice to myself when I can’t deliver 100%. ❤
I actually started crying when you said, you decided to donate to the endometriosis foundation. Thank you!!❤
Just a pregnant super fan watching in awe as I lay here, almost out of breath from carrying my toddler up the stairs 😮💨😅❤️ You are such a queen!!! Will always love your videos even when I’m not as active as I used to be!!
hey Grace!! You got this mama, you're doing an amazing job just as you are!! Thank you for being so supportive (: Sending you and your family so much love!! ❤❤❤❤
Natacha, YOU are freaking amazing! I just got back from one of my longer lower body sessions in which I hit some PRs. You motivate me to focus on my PT and rehab after some knee injuries years ago and I’ve felt the best I’ve ever felt in the last 3 years! Watching you be smart about your foot and ankle helps me keep my goals in mind too
I also can’t tell you how wonderful and meaningful it is that you’re fundraising for a women’s health charity. The comments bring tears to my eyes because I know so many people who struggle with endo 😭❤️. Keep being awesome!
So much respect to you for raising awareness around endometriosis. I know a handful of people who suffer from this and it's no joke, so thank you for supporting that cause!
We love to see it! I'm out here just trying to train for more than 10!
I used to feel self conscious running but I don't anymore thanks to you. Even when I feel like an absolute mess you're always in the back of my mind inspiring me to keep moving ❤
That's awesome Eleanor!! I'm glad you don't feel self conscious anymore - you deserve that for yourself! I'm so proud of you!! ❤❤❤❤
an angel on earth❤ you are my inspiration bestie I don't know what I would do with out ya!! so proud of you and cheering you on always!!
Megan 🤍 hey my friend! you don't know how proud I am of you, never stop pushing and growing!! you're capable of so much 👏
I can’t believe how well you handled shock wave therapy! My session was so painful and I was kicking the poor therapist badly!!
Your dedication and love of your training inspires not only my training, but my schooling journey in science, my stress resilience and my goal setting. Thank you Natacha! ❤
what a fantastic charity you have chosen. I had endometriosis, it took about 14 years for a diagnosis, then I ended up having a radical hysterectomy, they also had to take some of my bowel to get rid of the endo which triggered celiac disease. Research and understanding will hopefully lead to less stories like mine, and easier healing journeys for many women. 💜
Yes for women's health!!!
I just ran my first marathon, and I'm now trying to workout how best to train for a faster time for next one--so this is so inspiring ❤
Thanks for staying in our beautiful country, hope it treated you well and you come back to visit us! 😁
Every time I see that you've posted a new video, I'm absolutely giddy! Thanks for being such a positive, bright light!
You are just amazing. I just wanted to say that. You really are without a doubt the most real, honest, kind and most motivational person on UA-cam. Thank you for being yourself always ❤
the absolute most motivating sweetest person on Earth. Love your videos SO much
Love all the hard work you're putting into your training and nutrition🥰❤️
thanks my friend 🤍 we're gonna get this
Hey!! You’re cushing it! And I need to say I’ve absolutely been LOVING Cut 2023. Week 2-upper & HIIT today and I can’t wait ☺️💛
you've given me such a big smile, thanks so much for saying Katie 🥺🥺 look at you go well into Week 2 already!! please let me know how it all went when you're done 🤍
You know I’m getting old when the highlight of my life is getting a notification from Natacha Ocean YT and waiting to get into bed early to watch the video
I’m a 26 year old teacher, trainer and athlete with endometriosis. It is a miserable condition. I’ve been suffering since I was 12 and so many people on my field have NO idea how severe it can be. I am happy to donate, thank you so much!!!
I had an emergency hysterectomy at 28 because of endometriosis and to add insult to injury, I had to pay to to private because the NHS didn’t know what to do with me, it was awful!
Thank you so much for spreading awareness and raising money for the research, it’s so so important
Good luck to you, though no doubt you’ll smash it ! Xx
I have endometriosis and I’m so happy that this was picked and you’re bringing awareness to it. You continue to be incredible!
I’m sending you a lot of love and promise I’ll keep doing what I can even beyond this challenge being over to keep raising awareness 🫶🫶 hope you’re health is okay!
I don’t personally have endometriosis but I fully support your fundraising and you are just such an inspiration it’s crazy!!!! This is going to be SO BIG for women’s health in general as well as raising so much awareness❤️
My husband is now a Natacha fan, you are by far his favorite of the “influencers” I follow on social media (you’re also my favorite so he has good taste 😅). We now watch your videos together, and we are both so inspired by your drive! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey!!!
hahah that made me laugh! say hi to him from me and give him a hug! I hope I wasn't too annoying to have on in the background, sorry for the times I was 😂 I'm rooting for you both and hope you're so happy and healthy 🤍
@@natachaoceane He will love that! And say hello to Mario as well LOL. We are both happy and healthy thanks to the years I've been watching your videos and slowly unraveling the tight grip of trend-based diets and eating disorders - he has always been a better eater than me, but now I'd say we are evenly matched :)
I just love you Natasha. You inspire me so much!
I love you back, keep growing and doing yourself proud! Always rooting for you Annie
Love your videos, Natacha! Thanks for supporting Endometriosis research! I have Endometriosis, and while I don't really have pain from it, I know thousands of other women do. I actually didn't even know I had it until I had a procedure last year for something unrelated, which my doctor has told me is unfortunately fairly common, meaning that there are an additional thousands of women who don't even know they have it as well. Hopefully with more research, we'll be able to understand Endometriosis better and will be able to diagnose/treat it more efficiently!
Always makes my day when you post! I'm glad you chose such an important foundation. I've been struggling with a chronic disease for the past years myself but your videos and workouts are one of the few things that have really helped me stay active!
hey beautiful (: I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with a chronic disease, it truly sucks and I hope our advances in medicine will eventually help (: and thank you for your support for EndoFound! It was the top comment by far so it's really cool that we get to do this together (: xxx
I will literally ALWAYS donate to women's health research because it's criminal how left out we are, after just having gone through menopause blind, trying to figure it all out by myself for lack of research, it's like WOW! How come we are so left out? Good on you for doing this Natacha ❤
You are so amazing. You are the one why i get so motivated and inspired to try new things and the one that made me stick to training . This is 5.5 years ago now and still going strong ❤ such an inspiring woman❤