5 Things I Wish I Told My Younger Self

[@H2h0e]

Mobility at a young age is so underrated! Looking at other countries and cultures you can see just how much of a difference mobility makes as we age.

[@MamaTenny]

Oh yes! Motion is lotion! Makes us feel so much better! 🏃🏼‍♀️❤️🏃🏼‍♀️

[@i.l.3113]

Nancy, your content is actually useful. Most of the time, people make lists with the most obvious information. You're a gem!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!❤️

[@13ritneyanne]

Agreed! It's like that best friend who gives you the best advice! ❤

[@laurabrown2264]

I'm in my late 30s and have not done kegels, I know I should have after having kids but I'm going to add it to my goals list. So often we forget that what we may consider a "minor inconvenience" now may end up being a major issue as we age. Been loving your videos!

[@tinadahl9875]

I still just can’t get over changes in my midsection with menopause. It makes me feel so awful. All my HRT, my exercising, my diet-none of it erases that darkness.

[@ragel1486]

I had to have a discectomy and fusion in my cervical spine when I was 29 thanks to getting rear-ended twice in 14 months (thanks, Seattle traffic!). The only upside is that I discovered in my 30s how important stretching and strengthening (not just “vanity” muscles, but the entire body!) is. My true workout love is running, and this has only reinforced to me how important cross-training and stretching are to avoid injury and improve performance. Not the best way to learn, but you gotta look for the silver lining in a less-than-ideal situation. 😊

[@MamaTenny]

Omg, what a story and so inspiring that you didn’t allow your injuries to define your life!! Love appreciating the silver lining instead of dwelling on what we can’t change. All the best to you 🙌🏼❤️

[@heatherknits124]

Take a look at my Grand baby girl. All day long she does full squats. With and without weights. She stands on her head, she balances to kiss her sister’s head. Because, for her, movement is fun. I sure wish I had kept movement fun, a natural part of life. But I’m getting better at a full squat. Slowly. And, the best advice I have is stop sitting. If you can stand, stand. Sweep and mop your floors. Hang your laundry to dry. Wash your dishes by hand. And, yes, work at your pelvic floor muscles both morning and night! By doctor tried to tell me 23 years ago, and, had I listened, toting my grand babies would mean I wouldn’t have to worry what that weakness might allow. Thank you again for all the helpful advice!

[@MamaTenny]

I so appreciate your kind comment Heather! I love the sounds of your granddaughter, a real mover and shaker! And I’m with you, let’s stay active and mobile so that we can enjoy life to the fullest! All the very best to you ❤️

[@crypto_radio9653]

Thanks for sharing your tips Nancy! I just turned 30 and wish I had been stretching and meditation 10 years ago. Live, learn, do your best 💪🏻

[@MamaTenny]

Absolutely! You are totally on the right track, and just a baby at 30! 🙌🏼❤️

[@veronicabunge9819]

I also have a hard time keeping my mind calm... and sometimes it also affects my sleep. And all that thinking is so exhausting! It's hard for me to meditate, but I try to find my ways to make my mind stop for a while. And you know, stretching is one of them.

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Veronica, so true about all that thinking!!😂 I have been doing much more stretching than I used to and it does feel good! I’m going to work on the sitting still!🧘🏼‍♀️😘

[@valentinakren8816]

2 weeks before the big 4-0 and so grateful for this video🥰

[@MamaTenny]

Happy Birthday Valentina!!!🎂🥳 Have cake first, then get squatting and Kegel-ing!😂

[@valentinakren8816]

Thank you, Mama T🥰🍰

[@coffofcuppe]

Hi Mama Tenny, Every word you spoke is so accurate. I wish I had even started walking back then. Life was so different with little focus on exercise, and I don't mean the Jack Lalaine kind, lol. Work, kids, home life, etc. Just wanted to say, thanks! 💖

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you!!! I so appreciate your continued support! ❤️

[@lavenderpants8695]

This is my first time watching your channel. I just made a list of all of these to add to my self improvement goals. At 36 I can already tell I should have been doing these 6 years ago.

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much for watching, so happy that you found me!😍

[@Samantha.72]

You really do inspire!! Such great advice. This lil ducky joined a gym yesterday ❣️ who am I !!! Learning form and learning to lift. I'm really interested in bodybuilding without the competitive side. 50 and fabulous. This is my life now !!! I love it. I've been doing squats for a couple of years now.. not so much for the booty, more to help with my hiking and the elevation.. I shall keep you informed of my strength training shenanigans. Pelvic floor muscles are key !!! Oh yes. We've all had that scary sneeze lol 😃 Appreciate you so much xx

[@MamaTenny]

Omg Samantha, ain’t it the truth!!😂 That’s fantastic about the gym, you will love it!! Can’t wait to hear about your progress (you can brag about your booty to me as well!😂)🍑

[@Samantha.72]

@@MamaTenny I'm super nervous. But I'm motivated. My assessment is next week. Then it begins. Eeeep.

[@carriepickett2687]

Kegels #1 is the most Surprising but also makes the most sense. 😊

[@sayhitoashley]

Yesss, 100% stretch!!! Every morning and throughout the day. I've noticed my hamstring is starting to tighten as I sit at my desk for prolonged periods of time working, and then when I go to run I get shin splints so I have to stretch my hammy and calves. I also invested in an under the desk bike (deskcycle 2.0) which has helped keep me active during work hours.

[@MamaTenny]

Great, I suppose that once you get stretching you really notice when your muscles are tight. Interesting about the deskcycle too! I haven’t seen that. 😘

[@Mr1Tanker]

In the mid-80's. i kept telling my Mom about Kegels, and that she should be doing them. She's 87 now, and let's just say.... she wishes she had heeded my advice. Ofc, i wish i had heeded her and my Dad's advice about many things, as well. 🤣

[@MamaTenny]

Oh ya, there are so many nuggets of advice we wish we had followed!😂 Better late than never!😘

[@colleenlewis2780]

Thank you Nancy ❤this ! so glad I found you by watching Will

[@marskeelove4166]

Mama Tenny you look so good. I love your channel.

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much, means a lot ❤️😘

[@jmr9735]

I'm in PT because of terrible back pain, and I'm finding out how valuable core and glute work is. I, too, wish I would've spent more time working on that. Why can't we start off knowing life's lessons, eh?

[@MamaTenny]

That would be WAY too easy!!😂 as long as we figure it out eventually, keep ourselves healthy and active as much as possible. Good luck with the physio, perseverance is hard, but you’ll get there!❤️

[@EdwinaSY]

I have been moving and now catching up on past videos. Great video, Mama Tenny! The points you made are all so valid. I am grateful that KZbin pushed yoga videos to my feed over a year ago which jump started my yoga journey; yoga really helps with all the things you talked about 😁. I have poor upper body strength too, but doing chaturangas have helped me with push ups so much! I am still not great and doing pull ups is not anywhere near in my future either, but I have progessed a lot from pre yoga and much more so than lifting weights.

[@MamaTenny]

Good on you Edwina! I was doing hot yoga for quite awhile and somehow fell off the wagon. Victoria is trying to get me going on meditation, have you given that a go?

[@EdwinaSY]

@@MamaTenny Lol, I lack patience for pure meditation. But then maybe that's the reason I should do it!

[@MamaTenny]

@@EdwinaSY me too!!😂

[@rachelmckitterick]

What a great idea for a video! I feel like such the odd one out but the whole big butt thing.... I don't understand it. The advice in this is so important for people to listen to, exercise and certain movements/stretches are so beneficial and underrated. My Nana makes sure to go for a walk daily, even if it's just short. I can't stress enough (LoL, no pun intended! 😂), how important meditation is. I was a chronic stressor for years and found meditation was extremely helpful and necessary. If I don't get to meditate once a day, I really notice such a difference and it's not worth not doing it anymore. Awesome video 😊❤️

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Rachel!! I am going to make an effort on the meditation front. Victoria is a huge believer in the benefits as well. I’ve just got to get over that feeling that I’m doing nothing!😂❤️

[@rachelmckitterick]

@@MamaTenny ohh it is SO hard in the beginning! I struggled with that too but it's worth it. Just ask Victoria 😊 Also, if you find that your mind keeps wandering while you are doing it, don't worry, that's perfectly normal and doesn't mean you aren't doing it right or that you can't do it. 💕

[@karenchoi6829]

i am in my 20s and will definitely incorporate some of these in my practice!

[@marijanel9639]

I have been trying to build a booty for soooo long...not happening for me either, sister! No amount of squats, bridges or stair climbers are making any difference, but hey, I sure can push heavy things up steep hills!

[@MamaTenny]

I’m with you Marijane!😂 Um never going to be able to balance a champagne glass on a “booty shelf” like Kim K. And I’m glad!!😂🍑 Strong is the goal 🙌🏼

[@marijanel9639]

@@MamaTenny Preach!

[@heregoeseverythiing]

When it comes to exercise I often say, if I had known in my twenties, what I found out in my forties, my thirties would have been different! I’m 66 now, still trying to remediate!

[@MamaTenny]

As long as we keep going and learning and stay active! I’m with you Laurene!!❤️

[@caseyj1144]

I love that you’re talking about this

[@christinehoffman1825]

Oh my gosh you are so right about the kegals!

[@MamaTenny]

Sadly, I know!!😩🤣😂

[@Kx____]

oh yeah stretching is a really good one! i would love to see what kind of stretches you do now?

[@13ritneyanne]

Thank you so much for the tips! I've been busy working so I'm going to catch up on your videos today! ❤

[@MamaTenny]

Yay! Thanks Britney, hope all is well with you!😘

[@13ritneyanne]

@@MamaTenny you too ❤❤❤

[@THuuDo]

I always look forward to your videos! Thank you for making these!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much for watching!❤️

[@ginabernal6691]

Great advice! My new priority. Thank you❤

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Gina!!😍

[@annadouglas9671]

Thank you for this! Also, love the blue workout set! Where did you get it?

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Anna! The top is from the Gap and the leggings are Gottex which I found at Nordstrom Rack 💋

[@nataliac3870]

It´s great listening to experience talk, really valuable lessons :)

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Natalia 😘

[@silviawillers]

ha ha ha the cartoons on the side... the toast.... crazy scuril toast... oh he is in stress / burn out.... lol

[@rebeccaisley8687]

Mama Tenny, my spine is fused from the T1 through the T5 vertebrae, you were talking about thoracic and overall spinal health during the stretching and back exercises sections of the video. I healed with poor posture due to hunching aginst the pain too much during recovery so I do need to improve on pulling my shoulders down out of a hunch. What stretches and exercises would you recommend for someone in my situation?

[@MamaTenny]

Hi there Rebecca, thanks so much for your comment! Wow, your situation sounds painful!! I am not qualified to give you advice on stretches as I wouldn’t want to hurt you!!! A good physiotherapist should be able to come up with a doable and beneficial routine. Good luck and thanks for watching 😘

[@jacindablair8685]

Love this video! Great advice! 👍

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Jacinda, so happy you enjoyed it!😍

[@Bowhunter61]

Wish I knew too 😢

[@priscillabahaw5673]

Thanks for sharing Mama

[@MamaTenny]

Appreciate you Priscilla 🥰

[@lavenderpants8695]

Who else clenched their pelvic floor the moment she said "kegel"?

[@MamaTenny]

Hahahaha! We’re all there girl!

[@monicagomes3023]

In france we also have "reeducation du periné". Its so boring, but we women should do it everyday

[@MamaTenny]

Omg, Monica yes!! It is so important and you’re right, so boring! Watch my Kegel video where I use the special chair that uses electromagnetic waves to do the kegels for you!

[@elmagnificoco2393]

The sound effect during the butt portion of the video has me rolling 😂

[@MamaTenny]

😂🤣🍑❤️

[@jgriffin282]

Yes, I believe your form of exercise is wonderful. But practicing yoga regularly is really good especially as we age. It has it all. Strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and peaceful meditation through breathing. You have to practice it almost every day though, for many years.

[@MamaTenny]

Do you know I used to do hit yoga 4-5 times a week and I really loved it but then the studio close to me started jamming SO many people in you could barely move (or breathe). Do you go to a studio or practice at home?

[@jgriffin282]

I go to a women’s only gym. Yoga and Pilates are part of their included classes. I prefer a class to doing it on my own. They’re 60 minute classes and when I do it at home on my own, I do maybe 30/40 minutes. The room holds about 20 and maybe 10 to 15 show up. I am really loving your videos. Yo are motivating and inspiring. 😮

[@darkillusion2070]

How many glasses of water do you drink a day?

[@MamaTenny]

Hi there! I’d say 2 liters or about 8 cups is average. 💦😘

[@marianayabarponce2001]

I love your outfits 💕 how about you to a haul of your sports bra and leggins 🤗💙