First Day Back at the Gym: Mental Hurdles, reading again 📖 & nourish bowl

[@jessbaldwin]

its amazing that sean is doing that for prostate cancer.

[@evanezra]

I love your channel so much. Youre such a comfort to me because your channel is real xx happy new year Demi, sean and the doggies

[@sharonlyon6512]

I did the bike challenge in August last yr, did 200miles over the month, for prostate cancer. My husband diagnosed in june. Had hormone and radiation treatment, and is doing well, good luck Shaun x

[@lolli_]

You're right demi about not knowing what's around the corner. My friend died, 44, after 3 weeks of diagnosis,,my grandad died, he was older but still, he was always there, to not have him here is alien. Try to focus on what you ARE doing not what you're not (I'll try that too 😂)

[@ge0rgiatalks]

The mental block is REAL! proud of us for sticking with it! can't wait for the next one x

[@DemiDonnelly]

Same gal xxxx

[@clareadams3125]

I loved the fitness challenge you both did together-think it was last year x

[@DemiDonnelly]

Ah yes I actually think that was a few years ago now x

[@linzc8089]

I was diagnosed with bipolar, I get the same depression in the morning for 2 hours, a couple of coffees help. Also I just know I will feel better after 2 hours, so dont be so hard on yourself. Just tell yourself you will be alright after.

[@DemiDonnelly]

I wondered if it was the bi polar this is interesting - thanks for the insight gal x

[@lolli_]

Maybe made worse by sad too? I have started taking a couple of hours to get up & using a sad lamp

[@DarbyJasmin]

I really relate to what you’re saying in this vlog Demi, with regards to the gym and to the depressing feelings in the morning. I struggle with feeling guilty as well. Like I know how privileged I am for just being alive and having a house over my head etc, but can’t seem to shake the feelings. My mam was diagnosed with cancer mid last year, and I know I should be making the most of time and life with her, but I’m really struggling with it at the moment. And I currently don’t have a job for the first time in my adult life, which is making me feel like I don’t have a purpose. Fingers crossed 2025 will bring good things in whatever way that is, and that we can fight through these feelings 🤞❤️

[@TallulahMorgana]

I struggle with transitions (being assessed for both autism and adhd associated with my Ehlers Danlos). Plus executive dysfunction. If there are too many steps between things it is tricky. I got a treadmill for home. I can get up off of sofa put on trainers and do an hour walk in pyjamas at spontaneous times of day. That works for me 😊

[@ge0rgiatalks]

love having you as my gym buddy!!!

[@DemiDonnelly]

You're the best!

[@Elaine-y4i]

Im starting back at gym this Friday cant wait 😊

[@DemiDonnelly]

Ah good luck hope it goes well x

[@janetburns-ww5zp]

I’ve just finished reading Eleanor Oliphant is perfectly fine, it’s funny, sad and heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. Can’t wait for your beamish vlog I used to live in Chester le street and would have loved to work there. I would go every week if I lived closer.

[@lorrainecarr464]

So well done to you. I feel exactly the same, it's just getting ourselves out of the front door. Why is it when we know we will feel elated for doing it that stops us I wonder, so frustrating. Like you, I'm going to 'hopefully' go swimming/exercising.......that gremlin needs to leave us alone so we can get on with it xx

[@DemiDonnelly]

Honestly I love the term “gremlin” for the feeling that stops us going haha! Rooting for you - you got this! ♥️♥️

[@lyshfitx]

The way you talk to your dogs🥹 i love it❤

[@jemma-joon]

Just came back from the climbing centre, straight to my tea and digestives 😂😂

[@DemiDonnelly]

Ah my brother loves climbing!! Xx

[@isthatyoursandwich]

As a mental health sufferer I think we put alot of blocks in our way. For me it's people and having to see or talk to people. Regarding the gym I'm self conscious and worry about what people are thinking. I guess we are wired differently. It's all about baby steps and setting yourself realistic goals

[@Sianybosh]

I have a channel, it’s quite small, but I have a lovely community and I most do lifestyle vlogs, hauls and chatty vlogs. I had a bit of a break over Christmas, but I should be getting back into vlogging this month. I love Remi Clog, she’s so lovely and she watches my vlogs too 😊. ❤ xx

[@Sleepymoo123]

The only thing I think is that all the prep for the gym and then after the gym with all that pampering may not work....I mean you haven't managed to stick to it before and just watching all that prep is hard work! I wouldn't go to the gym and be healthy with my weight if I made my life that hard!

[@DemiDonnelly]

I feel you but it actually doesn’t make life hard, I find the gym hard anyway so suppose it’s the same thing? Hahah let’s just see how it pans out 😂

[@katherinebrown8939]

@@DemiDonnellyI believe in you 😊

[@alisondwyer4154]

Someone i love to watch is Grab life by the hauls, her name is Sam her husband is Dave and they have 12 kids.... shes hilarious! Especially her old live videos.. Happy new year 🥳

[@DemiDonnelly]

12 wow! I’d love to what her videos hahah

[@abbyroseandrews7390]

You should read atomic habits if you haven't ❤ reading it myself atm for 75soft and might help motivate you with the gym x

[@TheSliceOfJess]

I don't even know what I was saying when you were watching my vlog 😂 how do you watch it that fast!!!

[@DemiDonnelly]

Hahahahahahaha I can’t help it my brain likes FAST

[@lolli_]

I tend to do that too, my brain takes fast so much better sometimes 😂 ​@DemiDonnelly

[@theunexpectedsage]

You are off to a great start Demi. The gym, reading getting your habits in place. I enjoy Jess too but I cannot listen at that speed 😂 editing I find is hard so I am starting to edit each day when I do weekly vlogs. Have a blessed week Demi xx

[@babypink56]

I also watch on 2x speed!

[@FavouriteMercy0]

I find there are so many barriers to the gym (some more real, some more just I’ve made up the barrier in my mind) For example I’ll get the urge to go but no baby sitter, or can’t be bothered changing (don’t know why changing is such a mental barrier), simply having to leave the house, it’s cold, too popular a time. Honestly the list of reasons not to go goes on. When really I need to for my physical condition and know how good it could be for me. But just can’t find that commitment. I kinda hate myself when I say at night I’ll go tomorrow, get bag ready but still don’t go next day.

[@DemiDonnelly]

Girl I feel you and I’ve been there so many times - have you tried maybe doing home workouts is that possible for you ? Xxx

[@FavouriteMercy0]

@ I had a bike for a while… like 5 years… and used it so little I sold it. I’d go through phases of using it for like a week solid and then not again for like a year 🙈🤣 I don’t know why it’s such a battle. Like you said, we easily do other stuff which makes us feel better. I need to work on will power haha

[@katherinebrown8939]

@@FavouriteMercy0 I can so relate to this - but my sons are grown adults so I have zero excuses or reasons not to go. My biggest block is ME🤦🏻‍♀️

[@katemcgovern-hu2lv]

Who gets more excited going for a walk - Demi or the dogs? 😂😂😂

[@gamebowgeek632]

Liveitlikelauren she's a great vlogger😊

[@DemiDonnelly]

Oooo I’ll watch thanks! X

[@katherinebrown8939]

Yeah I like her too ❤

[@BudgetwithMoo]

Yasss she is the absolute best to watch. My fave 🩷♥️

[@jemma-joon]

C is awful, my sister was struck at 37 with BC (she's 41 now), I'm 39 now, the fear of waiting for my turn is overwhelming, I'm constantly checking myself

[@jemma-joon]

I love the gym, but leaving the house in the dark bothers me 😢 I need it to get darker later, then I'll be back to my regular routine 😢

[@DemiDonnelly]

I feel this xx

[@Lisa-yj2hd]

Ahh I love remiclog! X

[@bambina0000]

What brand sports bra are you wearing in this video Demi?

[@DemiDonnelly]

Just a one from bravissamo lovely I got fitted x

[@blacsheep19]

Emma tamsin does good vlogs

[@DemiDonnelly]

Thanks I’ll have a look x

[@katherinebrown8939]

Girl … you are so hard on yourself. Try being kinder rather than punishing yourself. ❤

[@cliffcindyperry3295]

Emma Tamsin is fabulous to watch .. you will love her 😊

[@angelwings1446]

That’s bipolar my love , my advice go see your mental health team , meds might need tweaking, I have bipolar myself , I find meds need adjusting every now and then xx

[@DemiDonnelly]

Ah u wasn’t sure it is was -thank you I’ll get in contact x

[@morgansmith9051]

Watch Emma Tamsin hill Demi she’s so down to earth and does all hauls vlogs body positivity, she also has her own plus size gym workouts which I love as a bigger girl

[@gemmareed5881]

The gym and working 8-5 just doesn't fit in for some of us sadly

[@DemiDonnelly]

I’m sorry to hear this x

[@DemiDonnelly]

Home workouts can be amazing xx

[@gillianburt692]

Could you do a speed walk probably just as good but if you have kids understandable you have no time x

[@Jobriz84]

I like watching Chloe Benson from Australia

[@DemiDonnelly]

Thanks I’ll check her out x

[@Robin.starling]

Hi, a morning gratitude meditation is really good to put on once your alarm goes off, there's lots on KZbin to help you with mindset in tje morning. I wake up with crippling anxiety straight away in the morning. Vloggers i watch Sophie faye Faye louise Allie and sam couple in canada Katies Florida life (shes from Hartlepool) Aimee Michelle Live it like lauren Anne country cottage (usa) Sarah louise (Northumberland)

[@Robin.starling]

Also don't forget cortisol levels are very high in the morning and this leads to low mood and anxiety! Xx

[@DemiDonnelly]

Oh I didn’t know this -thank you x

[@mya2002_x]

Hi, if editing overwhelms you, why don’t you consider getting an editor x

[@DemiDonnelly]

It’s hard as an sometimes it’s more effort to send to an editor to make sure the timings match x

[@hayleyd1985]

Jazzy vlogs she’s awesome jazzy bun main channel

[@jassujazz7955]

It's all insecurities. If you knew it was a private gym for only you, would you have these feelings? xx

[@DemiDonnelly]

You know I think I would - I think it’s just general not eating to exercise but when I’m doing it I feel fab ♥️