5 Things You NEED TO KNOW Before Starting Your Fitness Journey

[@musica2325]

My 3 year old just looked at this video and told me she wants muscles like you. She then showed me her calves that are getting bigger. Thanks for being an inspiration that it's ok to be more and not less, stronger and not smaller. ❤

[@danetspeaks8708]

Bless her heart 😍😍

[@burn_that_butter6829]

I love this -- and I hope 2 years after you said this that she still loves her little body!

[@karibarnhill6975]

Dana, you are amazing! I just turned 60 years old, and for years I’ve wanted to build big beautiful muscles while losing the blubber. My husband is my biggest support and my coach who is in her 30’s. Is wonderful and keeps me on track. I’ve lost friendships due to my fitness goals. My close friend and I talk about it but we cannot discuss it in front of her husband because of his thoughts that women, especially our age of 60 shouldn’t lift. It’s crazy.. I do the InBody weigh in every two weeks, since June 6th when I recommitted to my goals, I have lost 6% bodyfat and have gained 7lb of muscle mass! I’m seeing changes in my physique, I have a long ways to go but it’s a wonderful journey. My 30 year old son is proud of me and encourages me to continue on. Love the 5 fitness tip! And I love your videos, you are truly an inspiration for the young in heart.

[@Ailieorz]

I'm so sorry about your friendships, but so glad you keep lifting despite it. We need more of us to make it more normal so those behind us don't experience the same thing :)

[@laurajones5186]

I say keep it up too, well done with your journey forget what other people think. Jealousy is NEVER a good look either. Well done 🙌 keep lifting 💪

[@josephinearriaga7028]

Me too; I'm 64.

@@josephinearriaga7028 me 3 , im 55

[@kathyharper7187]

Im 63 lift and run! Our age is just a number dont let anyone discourage you! You can do it!

[@KitKat-kb1iv]

I started my fitness journey two years ago and my body, mind and outlook on life has changed completely, thank you for my personal trainer. The pointer five on this video made me cry because the people, family members, I thought would support me, where the ones to try to pull me down with name callings, accusations and blaming me for wasting money. It's shocking and disappointing! I went from 34% body fat to 17% and gain alot of muscle. Their negative comments made me stronger and taught me to stay focused on what matters to me and what makes me happy. My motto in my gym is: I am doing this for me... Thank you Dana!

[@mldavis79]

Your handwriting though, can we talk about how freakin’ perfect it is?! 🤣

[@faganfit572]

mldavis79 Was just about to say the same and saw this. No crab syndrome in those hands😆.

[@meretekotyk636]

From a teacher - she has teacher printing!

[@JohnB-ws4ge]

it really is impressive

[@rachelg9873]

Makes me feel like I have toddler handwriting. :(

[@gwynnie6982]

You were my inspiration to get into lifting when I was on my first deployment! Youre amazing

[@PU72L3]

Thank you for your cervix 🤙🍻

[@paigefutey2908]

I had no idea you were a health teacher, that explains why you’re so good at explaining things!! I love your inspiration and energy, you’re the best!

[@jymebethdavis319]

Thank you for this! I needed the F- them pep talk. Turning 40 this year and I'm doing this alone. Today is the first day of the rest of my life!!! Thank you.

[@angeliquewilken6358]

This video came just at the right moment. Thank you so much, I was contemplating if I wanted to start working on my fitness today or rather tomorrow. I am starting tonight☆

[@amandaslominski3972]

Ugh, AND she's an office fan... How can someone be so perfect!!

[@SF_Native]

She should work out with Dwight. lol

[@blakknwytt]

@@SF_Native Dwight Schrute's Gym for Muscles !

[@GetZaaZaaFit]

THIS!! ahh! Haha 💯😍

[@leahromero1670]

When I started my fitness journey, I had some sense of what I was doing. I started to develop muscles and felt bulky like is this even possible. Then I somehow started to see you in my new feed and suddenly you gave me confidence to not be ashamed of being built. So as time goal you have always been my inspiration and I thank you for that. 😁♥️

[@Meechskii]

how did you build your muscles? I'm struggling

[@leahromero1670]

tav kye I started off by working on my upper body 3x a week. Did a lot of pushups, assistant pull ups, triceps chest press and all that. Took me a couple of months, but I was really consistent with it. Takes awhile because I would have to warm up my upper body to activate my muscles before I could get a good pump going.

[@Meechskii]

@@leahromero1670 thank you

[@LettyLovesCheese]

In the first 5 minutes I've just figured out why my 5 year fitness journey has consistently failed my "why" has always been, to prove something about myself to other people.. which half the time I don't give a shit about doing this has definitely got me thinking!

[@tprime2702]

Yeah. You gotta be selfish because it's about you, not them.

[@corbinhudson9902]

Thanks For Sharing. I love your videos.

[@Riververchi]

Those comments about steroids and "shave "her" mustache" in 99.9% comes from the guys who's arms are a size of your wrist. lmao.

[@emh8861]

Just ignore the trolls, they hate that.

[@physicaltech12]

🤣

[@jameshigginbothamiii8703]

Obviously, these trolls have no clue what a "roid" female really looks like, DLB is nowhere near looking like a "freak." Her gains are all natural, it's very evident.

[@jameshigginbothamiii8703]

@Samantha Killington What?!

[@TheCrowSpy]

@@jameshigginbothamiii8703 Shes nowhere near being natty lmao

[@alexisisanarieka4311]

I'm an 18 year old girl who's been wanting to start bodybuilding for years now, so this video will greatly help! 💖

[@architwat]

✨LETS GET IT GURL ✨

[@elizadarcy8641]

Same here, Korra. 😂 Best of luck to you. 💪

[@catierambles]

Honestly, you are my inspiration. One of my friends who is a body builder got me onto your videos and your youtube channel and I cannot get enough. He is fully supportive of me getting "big" while losing weight (he calls it getting thiccc). I joined a gym yesterday and I have an appointment with a personal trainer on monday to set out my fitness goals. I want to lose weight, gain muscle, and gain tone. I basically want to look like I'm about to compete, but I have no interest in competing, I just want that body. I have always wanted that body. I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I am (as of right now) fully committed. I hate the way I look in the mirror right now, I hate myself. (that got a little too real at the end there) ANYWAY, I just wanted to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@litzymejia2041]

I completely feel you. How did it go. I want the exact same results. I want to lose weight and gain muscle and I heard of you are a bit overweight it’s easier to gain muscle.

[@cherylmarie66]

I so agree with the scale. Muscle weights more than fat. I was in the best shape of my life and weighed 173. I’m 5’7” and I am back at it again after being sidelined with some heath issues. I go by how I feel, how my clothes fit and how I look to my self. No one else’s opinion matters. I’m working on my personal best. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation.

[@dianacavagnaro8260]

You are making me cry. Thank you very much Dana. You are a great supporter.

[@shellyhunter5964]

I've struggled with the support system part...thanks for the motivation 💪💯

[@hazelyulan3536]

This video couldn’t have come out at such perfect time for me. Dana you’re awesome, thank you for the super helpful content! ❤️

[@Yoursweetestlife]

Thank you I’m a 53 yr old mom of 4 I’ve worked full time and work out 5-6 days a week, run a coaching business and I meal prep every week. I have competed in bodybuilding and there are really no excuses to not plan. When I competed I had people that thought I was weird and still make fun of me, but I look and feel amazing at 53. My goal is to put on muscle since I lost a ton of weight after my mom died in august. What is the best way to measure my muscle growth? Btw Thank you so much for this video esp. the last part about people not supporting you!!

[@annlipsett42]

Thanks Dana. I really enjoyed listening to you. I started my fitness journey a while ago and I've done all of the things that you talked about in this video. It's so important to have a support system in place while you're trying to reach what ever goals you have set forth for yourself. My husband and our adult children are mine and it makes me feel good knowing I have there love and support. As for every one else, I could give a shit! If they don't like it to damn bad. I'm in my 50's which isn't always easy but I'm happy to say despite my age I'm gaining strength and endurance and I'm loving every minute of it! I look forward to more of these video's. Keep them coming. Also your a big motivating factor for me. I so admire you and what you have accomplished with your body. You look amazing!

[@josephinearriaga7028]

I am so motivated, thank you so much. I'm ready to start my 5 steps thank you! thank you! thank you! I'm 64; WISH ME LUCK💪. I'm going to take a picture and then I'm going to send it to you and send you my 2 mth progress. You have motivated me! I'm new, glad I found you! 🙆

[@Thegarethbowen7]

Uniqueness is your magic Dana.💫 Live inspired, you’re a game changer.👊🏻

[@jessicamartinez138]

Love this. Thank you I struggle with lupus but I still try n eat good and hit the gym everyday

[@cynthiademarco7177]

Followed you and rob so long the goals I have set have been dead on. Next year will be the first time ever to step on a stage along my 600 pound journey. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and advice. God bless.

[@jaymill9036]

Great advice! Number 5 never ceases to amaze me. Here’s a suggestive gift in return for being a sincerely positive light that helps a lot of us on our fitness journeys (even a short vid that gets you to reset your head day to day and get after it helps). You two live in and around some the best fly fishing in the world ... if you haven’t already, give it a shot. I’ve been doing it for over 20 yrs and found that unplugging in crystal clear rivers and streams can do wonders for piece of mind. It’s part of my personal support system and a big part of the why I push to stay functional and fit.

[@liljello1400]

She’s the reason I got into fitness and got my personal trainer license! Such an inspiration. ❤️ love her forever

[@Fatbam77]

Great content as always Dana 💕 #5 is so true... support is important but believing in yourself is even more powerful when the support is lacking!

[@jacobsmeltzer2306]

My coaches from high school to college used the same concept in your video and I still use to this day. This concept helped me get a full ride scholarship in wrestling to 2 top notch wrestling schools.

[@MementoMori1849]

Dana, I adore you. You are my favorite fitness person. So authentic, funny, smart, strong and beautiful.

[@abijahmaniaco]

Regarding number 5, JBP said it best: "every ideal is a judge". People who are aiming up will applaud you and people who are aiming down will manufacture explanations to diminish the cognitive dissonance they otherwise experience surrounding your success.

[@M3W3]

Thanks for the good advise... the support system is so important. Here in asia, people still shun gals who want to build some muscles. My friends have been telling me I shouldn’t go so lean, build muscle etc.... it’s kinda demoralizing ... sometimes makes me hesitate like should I train harder or just maintain current shape... but end of day, I still wanna improve, I feel I can be even better than now.... for now, I get motivation only from the people in gym, those are the ones that encourage me, but I feel blessed because their encouragement does strengthen me, to be stronger both physically and mentally. And of course, watching your video also inspire me a lot :)

[@rachelallen7350]

You are a freakin' rockstar and and THANK YOU. DLB Daily DB only workouts are amazing! Sign up people!! :)

[@HarryPlusDraco]

This is such a great resource. People always ask me my secret, etc, and now I can just point to this. This is 100% my journey, guided by an EXCELLENT personal trainer. Thank you for this! You’re my hero.

[@SemperfidelisDani]

Thank you for being a role model and inspiration. Women/girls all look different, and we should be able to do that without people commenting. Good luck with everything. Thank you for everything Dana. Love from Sweden

[@arelijordan4148]

I watched this this morning and it really helped me out because I feel really stuck right now. Yes I want to lose weight but this gave me the opportunity to figure out why. I've got some writing to do and thinking and more writing to do. I can do this I can lose body fat and gain muscle! Things for the tips!

[@mike2492]

@18:00 those people are just haters or just insecure about themselves or the fact that your able to do something they can't whether lifting or just stepping outside the norm of society,. People often judge what they don't understand and there's nothing worse than a critic who's not even qualified to comment, besides we are our own greatest critic so as long as you stay in a positive mindset, don't be afraid to walk the path less traveled

[@deannak6931]

I had no idea you were a teacher. This is such a well done video. I love it. Thank you. This applies to literally every goal in life. How inspiring. I’m going to watch it again and write it all down.

[@kelanthia]

This couldn't have been posted at a better time.. Thanks Dana!

[@susymatos7983]

Thank you for this video...I just started my fitness journey and I love it....and your video has been so helpful in more ways than you know...❣you inspire me..💯🏋️‍♀️

[@100WATTZ2FLY]

I wish I would have found you when I started. But nice to be able to throw something new in my shake up. Keep working your magic.!!!!

[@GratefulG]

Hi Dana, I have been following you since I was 20 and it’s been 13 years of me knowing you. Anytime I have felt low on life I work out and my phone is full of your inspiring pics and words. Thank you for existing and being there to inspire women to be ok to want to have muscles, motivating us and making us all proud. This video is pure gold for any beginner! 🙏🏻

[@jpm3209]

Hi Dana! I've only just found you maybe a month ago, but have been following you ever since. I really appreciate this video and wish that I had seen it when I started my training almost 3years ago. It's been a slow progression, but I love it and wouldn't change it for anything. But I think this really hits home and is valuable advice for anyone, wherever in life they decide to start. Keep up the great content!! Cheers

[@rollingtumbleweed6279]

Honestly, this was a phenomenal video Dana! Thanks for the much needed pep talk girl!

[@lb5033]

I love this!! Finding support is tough outside the gym ... Inside the gym a different story !

[@nicolenicole001]

These are great tips! My biggest challenge is staying away from sugar. I have a major sweet tooth but I’ve been working on it, using stevia on certain things to help out. ☺️

[@BreakThroughTessTimmons]

Lillys dark chocolate chips

[@nicolenicole001]

oooo78 Thank you...lol Yes sugar is an addiction, it’s like a drug. I’m getting a little better but it’s still hard. I know it’s more mental than anything and I’m not completely cutting out what I love, just eating everything in moderation!

[@nicolenicole001]

Tess Timmons I’ll try those 🤗

[@BreakThroughTessTimmons]

@@nicolenicole001 they now have bars with almonds, coconut etc. And they are 0 sugar. Stevia. I put the chocolate chips in hot popcorn lol. Dark chocolate 0 sugar. Milk chocolate doesn't have the same ingredients.

[@mirandacollins393]

My support system is you and Rob! Bc that is true not everyone is going to support you. It’s sad, but true so I get on here watch your videos & Instagram watch you all. Soo motivating!! I use to be built so awesome , I was gaining so much money & people was like are you a trans ? Why you want to get big like a man , blah blah. Ugh made me so depressed I gained so much weight now of just fat. Now I look really gross to me I hate myself now. Thank you for this video tho! Setting goals and getting back to my body regardless of what people think!

[@mirandacollins393]

And I was suppose to be on steroids smh 🤦🏻‍♀️ why is it when a girl gets muscles she’s on roids. WTH.

[@dawnelle88]

😭I immediately started bawling when #5 came on the screen. People can be so so cruel for sure..yup...

[@anairisburch8826]

Real Stuff, BIG THANK YOU! you are Amazing Inside and out.

[@marihancock]

I needed this. This is the second time I have watched this and it’s just now clicking 😭❤️

[@scarletcobb9673]

Sweet simple steps to getting started, thank you!

[@melaniemurphy1005]

Definitely sharing this video. Love it so much.

[@shelleyholmes4864]

Good plan for prepping for any goal, fitness or otherwise.

[@s3hooligan]

Gold! Thanks for sharing….subscribed 👊🏾

[@Cheezesras]

Hi I live in Trinidad and I just love your videos and this video has MOTIVATED ME ALOT. THANK YOU.

[@MeshiMeshi-vu2hs]

I just discovered your KZbin channel and I really appreciate your work. :)

[@loneliness6623]

Very good advices thanks for sharing!

[@RainbowsBites]

Real facts!!! Thanks I'm starting back yet again on my quest into fitness. Overall to prove to myself that I can and will do it. I need to stay strong and healthy as a cook& future baker. Shit, I have over 30 year to complete before I retire and I know I want to be a very active person when I get to that age.

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Thank you!!!! You are a good teacher!! I’m in!! And you my girl ☺️

[@bernadettehagmeier1533]

Never listen to haters. DLB is greatness inside and out 😎

[@breckdebroux3844]

Thank you Dana. Very inspiring

[@sarahdigiorgio6202]

Thank for the helpful tips, Dana are 100% percent right when it comes to judging. You just have to do what makes you happy and feel great, they are not living your life. I need a friend like you. Thanks again Dana your the best!!😊

[@The_Original_LBSwanson]

You are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for everything you share.

[@jenniferclark4806]

Loving this side of you. Thank you for sharing!

[@sarahliapis4772]

I really needed to see this today. I am so unhappy with the way I look and feel thank you Dana you helped me make my first baby steps. Ps I think you are so beautiful you and Rob are a beautiful couple

[@aliciaaldrich2015]

I love DLB daily! I’m finally motivated after a year hiatus from the gym thanks to DLB daily and your KZbin videos. Thanks so much for getting this 51 yo butt in gear to kill it again.❤️

[@TheMorenoMusik]

I actually like watching you and your crew, I just started lifting to get my body ready for a Transplant. I want to get healthier and do more. I've actually gained some weight and I couldn't ever gain any. But if we could ever have a Discussion on Proteins and pre workouts then that would be great, I can't use the same stuff you because I lost my kidneys. But hopefully we can talk about it in the future and fuck what everyone else thinks. Keep going for you and nobody else

[@tammymoya7241]

This was a great video! Thank you for always being positive and REAL! 💕

[@johnhall751]

Thanks for all you and Rob do. I was so motivated when I had the chance to meet you two in Houston back in 2019. I've started my journey but I have to start with my doctors guidance right now. However, I do have a lot g goal and short goals up to that final goal....hope to share another side by side with you and Rob in the future. Your both so down to earth inspiring

[@besticanb9794]

Great video! Just what i was needing this AM..i have a feeling I'm going to be watching it often for motivation

[@monyetgirl]

Thank you so much Dana❤...you are my inspiration! Im gonna follow these steps...Lots of love😊 frm Singapore

[@victoriasollienmoe7386]

You are always so inspiring and motivating to watch!❤️

[@bodyandsoul17]

#5 is the sad truth! Loved the explanation of it!

[@davidalsup3199]

wondering about what protein supplement you would recommend. love all your stuff and look forward to any new stuff you might have on the way. thanks for the motivation.

[@ammablake6088]

Can I just say, your intro is FIRE!!!!!

[@P05lpin]

I LOVED this video. You've been so motivating in my life. I admire and respect you. Thanks for sharing with us what helped you achieve your goals. I thank you for always being so humble regardless of your high achievements. Thanks Dana! 🙏🌷

[@kelleysipos9421]

Thank you for the office references. It’s really appreciated.

[@ezabala]

This advice is solid! I'm now a fan Dana!

[@aefaecadg]

You are an inspiration and provide great tips and fitness exercises that are easy and do able. I wish you were here to train me. One of my goals is to compete in one of those muscle fitness competitions.

[@karensweatman2722]

SUBSCRIBED! You are awesome, I am so excited to incorporate some of your knowledge into my weight loss journey. Please keep up the great content!

[@rachaelbird9551]

Thank you, this was incredibly helpful!!!!! Thank you so much for doing this ❤

[@sman1576]

Thank you for posting this video, great content.

[@jessijacobs8]

Brilliant video!! All true!! Point 5 is the most important one!! My own parents don't understand my journey...and that's ok. This is about nobody other than myself. Thanks Dana 🔥👏🔥

[@530Paradise]

I love this video so much Dana! I have for years wanted to stronger, that was where my fitness goals began. Then I found out I had prediabetes. Its been years and years of trial and error and bad advice (including form doctors and dieticians) but I finally have my A1C back to normal (LCHF + IF + 5 workouts a week), and for the first time ever I'm seeing a little hint of muscle in my arms- I've always wanted to get a bit of that capped shoulder look and its just been tough going. I've had a lot of health problems and injuries mixed in. I hope someday you put out a for purchase workout system in the vein of a body beast or a p90x. My internet can be sketchy and I just enjoy them, its old school but I like the object too. Holding it in your hands feels like a commitment. I do all my working out at home and just cycle through various products like those. Body Beast is my favorite but they talk like women would never do the workout, haha

[@lauramannyvlogs6675]

This was super helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@kimprestonlaribee8735]

Just caught this video! Thank you!! I am in need of losing weight . I really appreciate your good sound advise. I’m writing down the SMART and I’m going to sign up for your dlb daily!!!

[@corbinhudson9902]

Yes U Are My Cheerleader.

[@Mellyouttaphase]

Preparation is key! My housemates are onto this now - they were like, wait, so you just cook everything you buy and then eat that all week instead of each meal one by one? ... I didn’t realise this was revolutionary, I’m just lazy! It is true though - no excuses to eat anything else, you cannot get caught out and if you cave at the cake cabinet getting coffee it’s on YOU!

[@babysims8898]

I was asking myself this question last night. Excellent timing :) Thanks for making the video!

[@jennaflint977]

Just found you I loove this video!! Thank you 🙏 need to know how to lift weights for a beginner overweight woman 🤦‍♀️🙄 I dont know how to start and I have found loads of guys lifting but I don’t want to life like them or anything extreme but I need to loose and become strong for many reasons... I’m a few months in to my weightloss/health& fitness journey.. I am 15 lbs down and need to lose 60 more (208, 5’6” , 37 yrs old with 6 kids) I’m tired of blending in and wasting away!!!! Being overweight is making me very angry 😡!!! I am intermittent fasting 20/4 have been for several months now.. definitely helping me control myself!! Otherwise I end up binging!😱😰😭😭😭 any videos that can walk me through how to start lifting at home would be amazing!!!

[@vitoriasantos377]

you're so amaziinnnnnng, so inspiring

[@BreakThroughTessTimmons]

Thank you. Your solution to #5 is so true 😉

[@fox428]

I'm so glad I found you yesterday by accident. You are such an inspiration! You are beautiful, AMAZING good looking and funny. I just want to say THANK YOU. You inspire and motivate me.

[@abbyc2922]

Thank you for these helpful tips

[@eastman40]

She is just amazing and love her so much

[@mikir5787]

You are amazing at teaching lady. I love that you are yourself your amazing !

[@SkiraReed]

Thank you for the great video. I started the whole fitness journey 4 years ago. It helped me to get out of an abusive relationship and build up my confidence and life goals from a scratch. I feel so much better today and for a tiny person I am finally a little bit shredded and muscular (my friends would say I'm too critical about me again hahaha). But I still don't stick to a goal plan and your video reminded me of a book that inspired me those 4 years ago from a navy seal who uses the same SMART technique. Tracking progress is a little bit difficult because I always have to change locations because of my German police training and they closed all their academy gyms thanks to covid. But I'm still determined to reach my goals and your video was a good lecture about what's important. (And hell....I have to take meal prep serious!)

[@almendrahuerin8712]

I love you, Dana. You're THE best

[@trxxx13]

Thanks for this ! Great reminders of how to stay on track also , especially during this lockdown ...

[@thamy0320]

I so needed this right now! Love ya girl your support and motivation means a lot!!