HOW I *ACTUALLY* TRANSFORMED MY BODY + LIFE IN 1 YEAR | Body Dysmorphia, Glowing-up + My New Mindset

Just a little glimpse of my 2022 + some things it taught me. You have so much to be proud of. Don’t forget how far you’ve come. The transformation never ends. You are doing a great job. Keep going 💛 Click my trainwell (formerly CoPilot) link go.trainwell.net/LindaSun-cp to get 14 days FREE with your own personal trainer!
TRIGGER WARNING/ DISCLAIMER: This video will include potentially triggering images and cover subjects including eating disorders, mental illness, and diet-talk. The information I share should not be interpreted as nutritional advice.
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0:00 what really happened
1:43 how I actually achieved my “dream body”
2:55 disordered eating
4:19 my 2022 workout routine + mindset
6:57 I’ve always hated my body
8:31 I want to quit KZbin
10:22 heartbroken + healing
11:49 which one is the better body?
12:46 I lost all my friends
13:13 diet-culture won
13:52 I miss my old body
14:32 social media is not the problem, you are
15:36 the pressure to transform
16:05 2022 was the worst year of my life
18:31 telling the truth
22:29 keep going

[@hebelai1803]

what your mum said on the phone made me cry so hard. Thank you for reminding me that I don't need to try so hard all the time and give credits for what I have already done. I didn't even know I was that tired before I bursted into crying. Thank you Linda ♥

[@yoshiiarisa]

Girl same

[@annakolbin1231]

Same😭

[@sandlucmars]

Yeah, me too. But I am a but confused. She doesnt speak chinise, and her mom doesnt speak english?

[@hebelai1803]

@@sandlucmars from my understanding her mum does speak English and she speaks a bit of Chinese too but might not understand all Chinese words

[@charissechaneco]

Sams 😭😭😭

[@stemmyleees4050]

I genuinely do not understand how anyone could ever give Linda hate. She's so raw and real and inspirational and a genuine motivation. Her message helps viewers to want a healthy relationship with food and their bodies and there overall mental health. She's helping so many people. There's literally nothing to dislike about her. We need more people like this around.

[@maddyharvey7414]

To anyone in their early twenties, these lessons sink in more with time. Things were so confusing for me when I was 22, but years later the turbulent emotions have calmed significantly. ❤

[@ragecleaner]

Yes!! I’m 25 now and me when I was 20-23 was so sad and tired and confused and lonely and depressed and anxious and no i’m not fully healed but my inner world is so much more peaceful now. It will get better 🤍

[@BethVonBlack]

So much truth to this. I'm entering my late thirties in a few months and my 20-something self was so insecure and didn't have a grip on half the things Linda has. Your twenties are for learning who you are; it's okay to not know yourself yet.

[@cozyhobbies_]

You’re so right girl ! I’m 28 nearly 29. When I was 25 and younger I thought I was an adult , I was sure of it . But no I didn’t realise there is such a mindset shift from early tweanties to late twenties. It doesn’t become perfect but you understand your mind abit more and start to care more about what you think and feel instead of what other people think about you :)

[@nikibronson133]

The 20s just in general

[@nikibronson133]

24. Needed to hear this.

[@tenshichic]

This video spoke to me on such a level that no other video on this site ever has. Thank you for being honest and truthful with your life this year. 2022 has not been kind to me either and I was feeling so unmotivated, stuck in a rut, and struggling to understand what it all meant and what my purpose in life was. Maybe this year was meant to happen this way in order to acknowledge that accomplishments come in all shapes and sizes, and that it’s okay to not be okay and focus on healing. Thank you Linda for allowing us to be a part of your journey!

[@Faith.eman1310]

Same! This video spoke to me so much🥹💗

[@yourbigsis]

She exemplifies what it means to "be genuine."

[@brooketerry8404]

I’m sorry I don’t think she does. She makes the same content over and over again because it gets views. I liked her at first but she never makes any different content and it’s so wishy washy. I liked her at first but she just seems so fake it makes me really sad

[@brookelynnwebster5221]

@@brooketerry8404 keep it ti yourself. Y comment something like that where she’s saying all this and then go comment that. No one cares what you have say. We love her content if you don’t leave.

[@brooketerry8404]

@@brookelynnwebster5221 I can say whatever I want and I know that a lot of people agree as well. If you don’t like my comment, just scroll on:)

[@erincourtney6420]

why are you watching then

[@erincourtney6420]

@@brooketerry8404 if you don't like the video, just scroll on as well :)

[@magicineverydaylife]

I cried a lot here 🤧🤧🤧 You are the voice I wish I could hear when I was a teenager (I'm 30 now). I also wish I could say that after years of learning and fighting, there comes the 'I am totally ok/healed now'-period, but I haven't reached that point yet. And am very grateful for you, and your hard work. You're giving me strength ❤️‍🩹 Thank you, and I love you ❤❤❤

[@FrootKat]

Same here.

[@kellseyyova674]

Linda, I’m the ripe old age of 30 and a mom to two young girls. I want to say, that as a woman- I feel you on so many levels. As a mother, I’m so unbelievably proud of you and can only hope that my girls are as emotionally aware of themselves as you are. Life is many things and it’s not always what we want. But, as a parent and woman, all I want for them is to experience life in all its wonders, up’s and downs. That’s exactly what you’re doing and I’m proud of you putting that into what I consider, a cinematic masterpiece.

[@tabibaum]

Linda, I just want to say, that this is the most helpful video I think I've ever watched. I've been working out regularly for a long time now, whilst eating way to little and being proud after a day, where I barely ate 1200 calories and burned 800 by exercising. I thought this is the way to lose weight, to feel like myself again und to finally be happy. For 2023 my biggest goal is it to heal my relationship with food and with myself. I don't want to be afraid of family meals, eating out and lying in bed after dinner, fighting the urge to snack. I want to eat what feels good. I know it will take time and a lot of commitment to not feel bad after eating chocolate or a bigger meal. I know it will be hard to figure out, when I'm actually hungry and when my mind just tells me to. Nevertheless, I know I can do this and I'm convinced that I will be able to look at food as fuel and not as calories again. I'm afraid, I will gain weight back but as you said in your video and as I am convinced myself, why should I hate on my body for gaining weight, when I exercise, eat what feels right and take care of it. If that happens, my body is meant to look like this and that's okay! I know it's still a long way, for me to actually internalize this and believe it but it will be worth it. I just wanted to let you know, that whenever it get's hard, I know now, I can come back to this video and rewatch it. This helps me so much and everything that you are saying is so relatable to me, that this is the biggest support, you could offer me! Thank you so much Linda!

[@destinynavarro1783]

Just wanted to let you know.. that you are not alone feeling this way. I read your comment and while I may not feel exactly the same I do know what its like to feel similar to what you discried. I just want to tell you that God is on your side of this ( and every ) fight. Matthew 4:4 says, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’”- I dont know if your a believer or not, but I do believe, and I pray that God will align us to His will, where we can look at our bodies and think “Hi me! :)”

[@mayabenesh3025]

תודה means thanks

[@yourbigsis]

Honestly her honesty and realness is refreshing..that's why we all like her and enjoy her videos so much. It's like hanging out with a friend. Video went live 3 minutes ago, my comment 35 minutes ago 🌚 Don't ask me how I did it 🤭

[@AshlynYaDig]

I have never watched something I related to more. I have had some of the hardest years of my life recently but I am ending 2022, not healed but in a much better place than I started. We have all grown so much and you should be so proud of yourself just like your mom said. Thank you for continuing to make videos I can relate to and being the most genuine KZbinr I’ve seen 🫶

[@camrynh7357]

Thank you.. I’m 16 years old and I feel lost and useless. I cried a lot during this video but in the best way possible because I finally don’t feel alone. I really needed this rn. Thank you.

[@ahakamaw]

Linda, I'm 37. And everything you do on KZbin, like what your mom said, helps someone. I'm one of them. Thank you for this beautiful reminder. You're a gem. For a 21-year-old, you've accomplished a lot.

[@adriennrigo5022]

I guess, your mom made many people cry while helping them realize a few things about themselves. Myself included.😅 Please give her a huge hug for me.❤ It seems you and your mom have a few things in common. Like giving strength and inspiring people on their journey.😊 I can't put into words how much I'm grateful for your videos helping me on my way to trying to recover from my own mental issues that almost destroyed my body. You're such a beautiful human being with a strong heart, body, and mind. Whether you're having a good or bad day it doesn't matter. Until you don't stop living, everything is fine.💝 Goes who taught me that?😉

[@AmberRain94]

What your mom had to say made me cry. I can’t speak for everyone, but as someone who was suicidal last year and as someone who is fighting an eating disorder….you’re helping me. 🧡 I want to be here for my three kids in a year, 5 years, 10 years. I wasn’t on a path that would allow that and now I’m making progress. Now I’m not alone. Thank you. Thank you so much.

[@elliez6510]

you’ve got this! sending love ❤

[@jingyan2969]

Proud of your growth! keep fighting you are so strong ❤❤❤❤

[@celinakrieger3276]

You are not alone! Keep going, it will get better

[@young.lunarflower]

you're not alone. youa so strong. keep going, keep fighting

[@idk-qd6um]

i am so proud of you, you are doing the right thing and you are on the right path :) sending love!

[@nidamertinaite9644]

I just watched this and Linda… you have NO CLUE how much you inspire and motivate me every day to heal and grow. My eyes are literally filling up with tears as I’m writing this. One thing that I would actually do so many things to experience is meeting you some day. I hope the days when you see yourself as beautiful as you truly are weigh out the ones when you beat yourself for not being perfect. I hope you realise what a beautiful human-being you are on the inside and on the outside. I love you, I truly do, because without you I wouldn’t be who I am today. You made me a bigger, stronger version of myself and I don’t know if there’s a way in this world to thank you for that. Well, I’m literally crying right now. They’re happy tears. They’re happy because of how proud I am of you and because of the understanding that maybe someday I’ll be able to help so many people like you do. Once again, I LOVE YOU Linda. I do.

[@candicenoelle729]

i’ve related to ur videos in the past, but this one rlly hit home for me. I’ve gone through similar things and this was probably one of the worst years of my life. U literally should be so proud of yourself cuz you continue to inspire others and push others to continue even when it’s hard and to love themselves even when they don’t feel they should all the time. You literally inspire so many people. Idk when i landed upon your channel years ago, but im so happy I did. You’ve helped me immensely and you’re videos are always the first thing i go to when I don’t feel confident or when i’m feeling a bit low. You should be so proud of yourself, you are truly inspiring so many people and changing the lives of others for the better which is what most peoples long terms goals are. You are so young and have accomplished so much. You constantly give your viewers kind words and quotes to live by, and always say how grateful and proud of us you are, but I hope that you know how proud of yourself you should be. Thank you for all that you do.

[@xkissesfrmthesky]

That section where your mom is talking to you broke me. I want to thank you for helping me to learn to love my body, it's because of your videos I am beginning to live my life in a better way.

[@carolinaangerer6196]

Your mom is so wise and absolutely right. Every video you post, you help me. Today, you've at least helped me. You reminded me today that what my body does for me is so much more important than what it looks like. You are such a beautiful human being in every way. Thank you for doing what you do and being real about your journey.

[@loser_1822]

This video really hit me, I’m 18 and all my years of high school my body has changed every year, I would workout regularly and eat “good” and then go on a binge that lasted a week and give up this year I have been constant but I still don’t have the self love I’ve been wanting, this video opened my eyes, it’s okay that I love strawberry icecream! It’s okay that even when I workout my belly is there! I need to enjoy life. Thank you so much I needed this!

[@christinapfefferkorn1606]

This might have been the best video I have ever watched as I struggled with all of this this year. So many people are going through this right now and its incredible that you make them feel not alone. The way that you edited and planned this video makes it look so professional and like it was out of a movie. I never comment on posts but I just really felt I had to after watching this as it brought me to tears. This is so pure and amazing thank you!!!

[@kyliefast]

i never comment on youtube videos but i’m goin crazy and droppin a lil somethin somethin because the lengths you go to make this world a better place are absolutely insane and i genuinely don’t know what the human race did to deserve such a light. we love and appreciate you SO much and it is a honor getting to follow you along on your journey, wherever it may lead.❤️ cheers to 2023, i hope it’s what you need.

[@inesrego5309]

Linda, you feel like you didn't do much this year, but you did. The progress you see isn't half of what you did. I watched your videos before dinner with my parents so that I could eat. I rewatched your old videos (because I had seen all your new ones) when I couldn't do anything because of my ED or before I went to sleep just to get in a better mood. You were my motivation and you saved me. And I know you didn't only save me. Every video makes my day better. And we don't need a perfect video every week. Take your time, and do your things at your pace. Even if you feel like the video isn't good, you just need to be genuine. If you are true to yourself, why would hate comments matter? Your mom said everything. Even if you don't feel like you did any progress, you can't always be better or thriving for it, sometimes you end the year worse than you started and that's okay. You can't always have that type of progress. We can't always like ourselves and always be happy because life is like this. Don't be ashamed of it. Just be aware of what you need and be you. If you are you, you don't need anything more to be satisfied. You are my inspiration. Kisses from Portugal

[@Thefablalora]

I just started crying when I heard the conversation with your mom on the phone. She loves you so much and she really speaks the truth! You really do help people from all over the world just by being honest like this. I really needed to see the difficult side of the journey for once, because I always feel like I'm the only one having a hard time. And even though everyone always says that I'm not alone in this, seeing it does make a huge difference! I am so grateful for your videos because they motivate me, give me hope en they relativize the effort I HAVE to put in versus the work I WANT to put in. It's so important to respect and love your own body yet it's the most difficult thing to do. This video is like a wake up call and I'm going to keep coming back to this

[@elliez6510]

you literally made me bawl and really solidified my thoughts in this year. linda, i discovered you in 2020 as someone who is too young to have to struggle with what i was going through - i wasn’t emotionally mature enough to even think about what i was doing and what effect it had on me. i was able to go through my journey alongside you, and even though we have polar opposite lives, your genuineness, kindness and consideration for every single one of your viewers saved me. it really did and i know it’s not easy to step back and look at yourself and say "wow, i did so well here - i’m amazing", but you truly are and i hope that one day you’ll be able to appreciate that about yourself. i’ve thanked you once, i’ll thank you now, and i’ll thank you again because you are an imperfect, beautiful human being.

[@miltsu4266]

I agree 110% with everything you said! Very beautifully written

[@suchitrahembram3860]

I am literally 25 and I am still trying to figure out life. Coming across your videos in 2022 has to be among one of the best things that happened to me. I just want to tell you that you are truly a beautiful and inspiring human being. You have no idea!!! how your videos have helped me get through some of the lowest moments this year. Thank you for being YOU and being so honest with yourself and with us. We are always rooting for you Linda! 😊

[@imkeasselman3547]

Sending you so much love. It doesn’t matter how many videos you post. It’s exactly what mother Sun said , every video you post helps someone. And your videos have helped me so much with the journey of loving myself. I’m still not there, and I have a long way to go but watching your videos always remind me that I’m enough. And that I’m so much more than my body. We all love you Linda. And we are here for you🫶🏼

[@itsmboogie]

That “I am human” section was the best part of this video because that’s how life really feels. Ups and down then contentment then back through another cycle, but it gets easier because you get stronger and more experienced if you do the work and pay attention…Also, you are 21, I promise you you will get better at going through these cycles. Honesty, you seemed to have learned some tough lessons early. Hang on, your twenties is a ride. Sending love…also your mom’s message brought tears to my eyes. Lol at the light immigrant mom jab with the “you need to learn Chinese” (I’m familiar with that jab too :)) xx.

[@whatitistb]

You’re like an older sister I never had. Whenever I’m sad and feel bad about my body, you and your videos are always my go to. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come. Thank you so much for your videos. We appreciate them so much. We love you!! 🥺💓

[@ri_s9671]

I love that you can just be so open and honest. Watching you reminds me to look at how far I've come. Your journey is inspiring.

[@rachael8328]

Thank you Linda, I needed to hear this. Like so many other people here Ive also had an incredibly tough year and at the age of 31 I still feel lost and unsure. It can be so hard to see the progress you have made, especially as its never linear. As your gem of a mum said your worth is not the amount of videos you post or the material things you have. It’s the passion and help you have given to so many out here. Wishing you all the best for 2023 x

[@unlitrash]

linda the call with your mom almost brought me to tears when she talked of all the people you could help (and are helping) with your videos ❤️ i wish you’d realize how impactful your videos have been not only for me but also for thousands of other people

[@holap602]

Hi, honestly, I just have decided that this video is one of my favourite of your youtube videos. I just wanted to thank you for being so open, real, make us feel less alone and remind us, every time we feel down (at least me, i catch myself everytime going back to your old videos to hear you and feel better), that we are doing better than we think. I'm sorry you have to go through so much this year and I'm so proud you are trying the way you are. Thank you very much Linda, I hope you are doing great or, at least, a little bit better than yesterday. Love u ☺

[@nataliechew6492]

Thank you for being the voice I needed this entire year Linda. Thank you so much for existing.

[@jamlaas]

Sending you so much love, Linda. Happy to be part of this community

[@annagardiner8351]

This is so real. Honestly, the skinniest I had been in the past year was actually when I was at my lowest. I didn’t even care what I looked like because I didn’t care about anything at all. It became so hard for me to separate my self worth from my body image but I think I finally made some real progress this past year and I’m so glad you have too! The things on the inside truly matter more than the outside.

[@zoegrei]

I’m 38 years old and still struggle with some of the things you do. You are 21 and it inspires me so much mentally every time you post because I know your video will be relatable and transparent. Continue to be you no matter what that looks like. Like your mom said the world is big and each one of your videos are a healing mechanism. You are amazing!❤

[@priyankasengupta766]

Linda making her best videos everytime she posts and making me cry at the end of the video by making me realise my self worth like she really understands what I'm going through and still she cries thinking if she is even enough. Woman you are more than enough I'm glad YOU exist. I don't know what I would have done without you so keep going, keep changing our lives in a good way by what you are doing, keep being YOU. That's all we want from you nothing else. Thank you for making me feel like I'm not alone who thinks they have done nothing this year even after doing so much. I love you.

[@catherinemccomish8472]

As someone who would also name 2022 as one of the worst years of their lives, listening to you say that we have all transformed and grown, regardless of how we look or how much we earn, really helped me to find comfort in my own situation. Thank you so much ❤️

[@kaitlynstinks1328]

Linda. You are truly, changing lives. You are my favorite channel on this whole platform. The words you say are extremely comforting and we can all relate to them. And that's exactly what makes this channel so real. We are in it WITH YOU. We are struggling WITH YOU. But we are also loving ourselves, and succeeding with you. The phone-call with your mom genuinely made me tear up. Most of this video did. We all love you Linda. And thank you for helping us love ourselves.

[@luciegrall9984]

I like how close you are to your parents. They support you by jumping in your training sessions and cooking experiments, but most of all they express their feelings and have created a safe space for their child to share doubts and fears. I am full of "I don't know" too. Love

[@leasiniscalchi8794]

2022 has been the year I realized being thinner was not the solution and thanks to your videos I worked a lot on my ed, decided to gain muscles and to eat real food while satisfying my hunger and cravings. It's a pretty long journey, with tough moments but thanks to your videos I completely changed my mindset and realized I wasn't the only one struggling. Thank you for this year of vulnerability, of you sharing what you were really going through, making us feel less alone. I wouldn't be where I am with the mindset I have today without everything you've shown us. Sending love to you and your mom, you helped a lot of us way more than you can imagine ♥

[@jordanreese9775]

Linda I don't realize how amazing you truly are. This video really hit home for me and I just want to thank you for this and for all the ways your words have impacted my life. We love you and we will always love you no matter what you do or where you go.You are here, you are you, and that is enough.

[@erinrangel9776]

I just want to tell you that you are my favorite person in the world right now. I have been struggling after loosing weight on loving myself and be happy about the changes but i keep circling back to hating myself and feeling not good enough, so you just basically summarized so perfectly the way i felt all this year and these first days of the new year, but i felt a sense of hope listening to you, because you just reminded me to not be so hard on myself, to be patient and just enjoy life. Thank you, Linda. You’re simply amazing.

[@alexwheeler4355]

This has to be my favorite yearly reflection video I’ve ever watched. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability, and your openness to sharing the good and bad in your life. You feel like a friend I’ve never met and I appreciate you.

[@nini-kz1wh]

I love your videos, I've been a fan of you since 2021. I've always relate to your videos and how you felt with your body. Thank you so much for existing Linda, you don't know how much you have helped me not only with how I see my body but you have been also helping me with my mental health. I love you and your family so much. We will always be proud of you and we will always be here for you no matter what. Cheers to more years with you and this community! I'm so happy that I've found your channel! See you on 2023! ✨🥰

[@juliamasereel9746]

wow … I have no words … I have no words to describe how powerful and so real it was. I didn't know you had that much difficulties, to be honest I thought I was the only one who was constantly thinking, asking so many questions, who was struggling with those things. I don't know if you realize how amazing your video is. I absolutely had tears in my eyes. I recognized myself in all that you have been through and all that you are still going through today. It is so relieving to know that I am not alone in this journey and that you are here to help us. However, before helping others, you must above all be a little selfish and think of yourself first. You are an amazing, kind...human person. And that's what I admire about you, you're so strong. I sincerely think that we all have to learn something from you because it is not the people who have always had everything and who have always managed to do everything the first time who are the most successful. On the contrary, it is the swings that go further and you are one of them. Never doubt yourself !

[@cvtnotfound]

I cried so much during this video because although you said it to yourself it felt like the words I needed to hear. thank you so much for your work and creation and for just being here and spreading your thoughts, vibes, and energy with us. we love you, I love you so so much. thank you! I am so proud of you and I hope I am going to be proud of myself, too

[@mvoshanti]

this video was so wholesome and relatable. 2022 was definitely a hard reality check for me. I’ve been so hard on myself for as long as I can remember but the loss yet gain I’ve gained this year was more than I thought i could handle. And if truly put me to the test with how far I could push my boundaries ❤. What your mom said had me in absolute tears. We all needed that !!

[@daisymoss5819]

hi linda, I have been really struggling with an ED and grief the last few years and you have helped me so much! I just want to say thank you so so so much for everything. When I started recovery this year I would come back to your videos when my brain was overwhelming and found comfort in them and still do. So I just wanna say thank you and send a huge virtual hug!

[@annah.1741]

Thank you Linda. You’ve helped me so much. I’m currently trying to recover from disordered eating and I’m learning what it means to love myself and my body. It was one of your videos that pushed me and made me realize I needed help. Your videos are the reason I chose recovery, the reason I told my mom, the reason I got help, and the reason I’m recovering. You are helping so many people with your positive and realistic messages. Words cannot express my gratitude towards you. Thank you so, so much.

[@chrispylee1019]

i never realized we were the same age. Seeing someone the same age going through similar struggles helps me feel like I'm not alone. This video helped me feel so comfortable with where I'm at in my mental health journey. I really wish the best for you!

[@krr866]

I didn't come to KZbin to cry today, but man this video hit home. So much of what you said reminded me of myself, and there were so many amazing quotes that are going start in my self love journal. This may sound weird, but it's so refreshing to see a video like this that is so honest and open. It's just another reminder you never know what someone is going through. I had a huge win for myself today (got pants in a bigger size because they fit better and not betting myself up over them, and then going to the bakery across the street because I was hungry). It really made me realise how far I've come, but at the same time I know I have so much to learn still. Especially this year, coming out of a relationship where I realised I alway put others first, I'm so glad to get back on the journey of loving myself, because how are you supposed to love someone else if you can't love yourself. ❤

[@irakarimova]

Hi, Linda. I'm so, so so grateful that you started shooting one day. You are the reason why I started recovering from an ed 1,5 years ago, started loving food, loving life, living, exploring, keep going even if it's hard, scary, uncomfortable. This year I haven't reached everything I wanted. I haven't returned my period back, and there were and are some days when I don't eat enough, when I'm struggling with food, when I feel bad about the size of my body, when I want to be smaller, eat healthier, when I want to return everything back. But, honestly, we all are changing, we all are growing. Maybe, much slower than we wanted, but still growing. Thank you. Thank you for every video being posted, thank you for being honest, thank you for being you. Thank you for being different. Thank you for your support, love, words about loving ourselves, when actually you didn't feel this way. You changed my life. You changed our lives. Your people will always be with you, no matter what. Love u❤❤❤

[@MamaSloan2018]

I wish you could know just a fraction of the healing you've brought me and continue to bring me every day. You're perspective in these videos is the theme song to my mornings. It's the rawness and authenticity you bring to your videos that is helping me overcome binge eating disorder and love myself. Never feel like you have to make yourself anything different than exactly what you are. Thank you for these videos, Linda Sun! ❤️

[@harriet984]

You make such a difference to the world. I'm so happy to have found you when my eating disorder was at it's worse. I really look up to you and I develop with you. I cried during this video and it really made me emotional how much I can relate to you. You put everything that I have thpught the past year into the most beautiful words. THANK YOU for being here, just knowing that you exist is enough 💕 love you!

[@elvispresslaaayy]

You don’t know how much you’ve helped me. You don’t know how much you impact other peoples life and you do it in the most beautiful way I promise. Keep doing what you do, and I know it gets hard and sometimes you might just want to give everything up, but let me tell you, don’t. Don’t give up on this because your voice is so strong and powerful and because no matter what, you’re always going to have someone here supporting you, or even if you are on your own, how you say it’s ok, bc life is so shot and yet it can be beautiful if you know how to live it. Remember go day by day. I love you and I really appreciate what you do. ❤️

[@sums6104]

Girl, you're not alone. Just wanted to say thank you for being so genuine about your journey. You really have come a long way and I applaud you for that. And at the same time, thank you for making me thank myself. I really did not realise how I've been treating myself till I heard what you said here. And damn, you are right. I really gotta thank myself for being there for myself more this year! Lots of love and power to you 💜💜💜

[@viart1218]

I cried a lot during this. This year was hard, and I guess I needed to give myself more credit for surviving it. Every time I watch one of your videos, I thank you for how much you have given us and continue to do. Thank you for being you and for doing what you're doing. There aren't enough words to describe how much you've helped and inspired me. I hope on your darkest days that you remember how much you are loved and that you are enough.

[@gracieasanovich6299]

Truly, from the bottom of my heart.. Thank you. I don't think I have ever needed to see or hear anything more in my entire life. I'm so so beyond grateful for you and your content. Keep sharing your realness! It's changing lives..its changing mine.

[@eniewagner2947]

I hope you know how much you mean to us. I've been watching your videos for over a year now, and it feels like I'm growing with you. Whenever I watch one of your videos, it motivates me to try to love myself a little more. It motivated me to be kind to myself and enjoy life. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us. And thank you for being the wonderful genuine person you are.

[@louv9969]

This video resonated so much with me, I couldn't stop crying. Thank you so much Linda for always being here.

[@xpx_erin]

BEO THE WAY I JUST STARTED CRYING AT THE GYM. I feel like I needed this video man, I’m just in awe of this whole video. And the part where your mom was talking to you made me so emotional. This video made me like rethink my whole life journey:) I’m so grateful for this and everything around me. I usually don’t comment on videos but oh my gosh this video was just so beautiful and inspiring 🥲🥲❤️❤️

[@kingcharizardakaCX]

This whole video truly explains how I felt at the end of 2023 tbh 2023 was one of the best years I’ve had in a while for my mental health. It’s like I finally got out of that Covid fog and was finally able to see how much joy things bring me. I set a goal for myself at the beginning of 2023 that I didn’t think was gonna work. I thought it was just gonna fall apart like the year before but I suprisingly followed through with them. I stayed so consistent with my working and running and I didn’t try to be consistent for my body or to look a certain way. I stayed consistent to help my mental health, to help clear my mind so I can finally feel more free and happier in life.

[@bernadettkarpati8688]

I cried a lot during this video… I can relate a lot of things what you said. When somebody said these things out loud, hit the people hard. And that’s the thing right now. I always knew them deep in my mind, but I never payed enough attention to them. I never realized what I had achieved in the past years, months. But right know, I realized it. You, your words, your videos always helped me during my long and hard journy, and I’m so thankful for that🥹♥️ Every word, what you’re mother said it’s true. focus on how many people you have helped in the past! Not how many people write bad things to you!🥺🥰

[@oliviajohnson6982]

You’ve helped me in more ways than you know. I needed to see this video today- to hear theses words. You are truly special Linda and we are all so proud of you❤

[@classicaprilpie]

This video was recommended to me and giiirrl. I needed this. All the feels. I'm way beyond my 20s and still chronically struggling with body image. Debilitating self hate. Diminishing self confidence. The constant war of comparing myself. Feeling behind. It's only gotten worse with age. My goal is to be kinder to myself and learn to celebrate my small victories more. I struggle with guilt about everything and shame pretty much 24/7. This message was needed. You have a new subscriber and I can't believe I didn't find you sooner! You got this, Linda. You're helping many others out here. Tears will be cried, laughs will be laughed, and we will keep growing.

[@indiseeley4008]

Never forget that the more honest you are the more real you are and showing real transformation and real health is what helps people not an image of the "perfect life or body". Thankyou for creating a safe space for so many of us with your honesty

[@annagotz3410]

i cannot say more than thank you Linda! Thank you for showing the world that it is actually f***ing OKAY to be HUMAN. 2022 was a rough year, but yes I am greatful fpr everything I was able to do, the people I met, the boundaries I did set, for all the things I did accomplish, for my mental breakdowns, the tears, the stress, the rest, the joy, the love.... just for my life! Thank you for reminding me, and everyone else who watches your beautiful videos 💕

[@simplylayxx]

2022 was a rough year especially the first 6 months (had a death in my family, cut off family members and lowkey just felt isolated for a bit)... I really adore Linda's videos are 100% what I always look forward to because there is just so much authenticity and vulnerability in everything she creates and honestly as an aspiring creator she is someone I admire (even if it's just a glimpse of her life)

[@lineak]

You’re amazing Linda. You’re enough. You’re so strong, in every aspect. You’re making a difference. You’re helping so many people. Thank you❤️

[@giannaangeles4694]

Linda, you seriously are an amazing person. You've helped me throughout this year, to discover new things, new friends, new food, everything. You've been a part of my day, my week. Going home after a rough day at school then getting a notification that you posted makes me so happy. Thank you so much for making me feel confident, happy, grateful. Know that you are also loved by me. I love you so much and I hope you have the best of the rest of 2022💓

[@snicida]

I can’t thank you enough for uploading this video, it’s everything i’ve feeling and thinking for the last 6 months

[@katd9546]

I am 45-year old mom and I’m still trying to figure out myself. I still base my happiness on the size of my body. Your video helped me and inspired me. ❤️

[@supernovao4505]

You are amazing! Thank you for posting these videos. Please don't hurt yourself for us. You are what matters! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. There are so many people that watch your videos that appreciate you and support you!!

[@gabyintothewild]

Can't stop crying... this hit home so hard! Thank you so much for your authenticity Linda!

[@gdprstandup4110]

Thank you for being real, transparent, and an inspiration to all of us ❤️

[@ririsbooks]

Thank you for being authentically you, for being raw and honest and for spreading love. I needed this and your mom's phone call made me cry.

[@stephanieraji5671]

I've never been so proud of someone I don't know as much as I am now. Watching you be so vulnerable has only made you more inspirational, and I'm so glad I came across your videos two years ago. I have been at my lowest this year too. I have lost so many people and wondered whether life was worth it anymore. I used to watch your videos and think you have the perfect life with supportive parents and friends and a healthier relationship with food than I could ever have. But watching you cry and speak about how much you've struggled with this year has helped me feel less alone. Thank you for existing. I don't know where I would be without your candidness and inspirational videos. Please take care of yourself, you're amazing.

[@christinelel1179]

Im genuinely ugly crying at my phone right now… You described my year EXACTLY, I’ve never resonated with something more and I’m so grateful for the message you are spreading, thank you for reminding me to keep going, you are truly an inspiration Linda

[@camilleorg6278]

Omg, I do love all of your videos, but this one is masterpiece. I mean, it's so powerful, I grew with you, and I am proud of the journey that I have now, because of you! You're such an inspiration, and thank you for being so true with us. You have no idea how much you help people, you are such an amazing person. Thank you so much ily

[@zhannagordiyenko3352]

Your videos really help! Every time I hate my body, my progress, my looks, me a find myself going back to your channel and seeing you and listening to you. How you fight! It gives me hope and insurance I am not alone at this battle . Thank you for that, thank you for YOU❤

[@annathompson3034]

Thank you so much for this video. You truly are a gift, and I hope you start to believe that. Your vulnerability, strength, perseverance, hard-working, beautiful spirit is needed here. I hope 2023 is a better year for us both.

[@constanzadavison9637]

I have no words to explain how good, understood and seen I feel after your videos. I know I'm not alone every time I hear you speak and I feel so good and happy, thanks for being here :)

[@mayleezollinger8392]

I’m not one to write comments on KZbin videos. I almost always am the person to read the comments maybe maybe drop a like or too but this video inspired me like none ever has before. It made me cry in sad and happy tears. Linda, thank you. You inspire me and I relate in so many ways. I’m a loner too I have about one friend and that’s my sister who lives 2 and a half hours from me. I want to quote your mom “your videos are special,” I can feel your sincerity and it makes me cry. I don’t know if you will ever see this but your videos have made such a big difference on me and my journey. I am so so grateful for the effort you put in to make this content. People have such big opinions on these topics and it can be so hard to swim against the tide. Say no to diets say no to trends and the ins and out of beauty standards. So thank you I don’t really know where this comment is going but I want you to know how much your KZbin channel has meant to me. It’s helped me smile in dark times and given me hope when I thought all was lost. I know it sounds dramatic but it’s true. Thank you Linda your content has reached people around the world I’m from the US and get the pleasure of hearing your message. You are amazing.

[@britneykim8417]

I absolutely LOVE your vulnerability. Your story is so beautifully said, it put me to tears. I can resonate with this on almost every aspect, and I just want to thank you for being vulnerable with yourself, and allowing us to see your journey. Whether you get the chance to read this or not, thank you. ❤

[@hannahchristiansen6957]

Watching your videos always helped me feel better about my journey and accept myself a little more it's always sad to see everyone go through things that are so hard, and I love how you see people's journeys. I think people who are rude or making rude comments are still just finding themselves on their own journey, and I hope that you never have to take those to heart again I love being able to learn about your journey as it helps me accept mine you are so inspiring ❤

[@sabrinalamb4470]

What a great video, Linda! I feel so much of this and my year has been the very same. You just made me realise what I have accomplished this year without accomplishing anything really! It is scary how many similarities between our year there have been. Sending lots of love to you from Germany and please know that you matter and that you help people even though we are far away. ❤️

[@ayanayaa]

Linda is honesty the only person here that feels like warm hugs

[@user-te7rl3sn7t]

You Linda Sun you helped me feel more confortable in my body, with my life. You learned me how to be thankful for my self and proud for my self and learned me eating meal is good thing. I MUST NEDD YOU THANK YOU for being here for everyone like me THANK YOU LINDA SUN ILY💖💖💖

[@maria.r06]

why are you ALWAYS making me feel better? last few days I've been totally sure to just give in to my ed again, and you just change that every time I see you and your videos

[@kourtneyevans8925]

I’ve never resonated with something so much before! You’re amazing! Thank you for being so honest and real! Keep it up girl!

[@alsala2772]

This is my favourite video you’ve made 😭😭 and that’s a crazy statement given that all your videos are incredible 🥺

[@sandimarseglia4766]

You are amazing! You are enough just as you are. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself and don’t compare yourself with anyone else. Listen to your mom, she loves you and gave you some great advice. My wish for you for the new year is for you to relax, enjoy your life and love yourself for the wonderful person that you are.❤️

[@jane52]

Thank you for making motivating me every day and for helping me realize I'm enough. You maybe don't know it, but you're helping me to love my body more and you're helping me being happy when I look at myself in the mirror. Your videos really help me to love myself and try to understand my body better. Keep going, you're amazing! ✨

[@at20700]

As someone in my mid-twenties, thus video made more sense than anything I've seen before on youtube. Thank you for putting it all into words & making me feel like others go Through All Of It too❤

[@wendywang4932]

Keep going Linda! We are all struggling, and it takes so much courage and strength to be so opened and vulnerable with yourself, WITH THE WORLD! You matter so much just the way you are, you are amazing! Your truth is invaluable to all of us who feel just the same, all the time!

[@julesscheffler5307]

linda you have genuinely helped me change my mindset to care about myself as a person and not as a body. thank you for your insanely beautiful videos and for your honesty and for your hard work and sharing your love for food. thank you for sharing the truths of your mental health because you’ve helped me feel less alone. thank you for helping so many other people feel less alone and for receiving hate but not quitting. because you are one of the few genuine people on this site and every video u post helps someone feel less alone. you deserve to feel loved and i hope that you feel loved by yourself soon ❤ i’m working on that as well and i know how awful and empty and lonely it feels. but i’m so proud of you. keep going

[@kiraleigh18]

Man this resonated SO much. Despite the fact that I am more than 10 years older than you, this helped ME. I hope you see how your light impacts others. Also you have a REALLY great Mom. Her conversation with you made me tear up. What a dream to have a mom who supports you so much with that you are doing here on youtube. Keep loving life, and you'll find that it gets a little easier to love yourself.

[@smashley9017]

So crazy. This is exactly the kind of advice I needed in my life right now. I’ve been feeling so insecure of my height literally the one thing I can’t change through diet and exercise. Hard being a tall girl the height dysmorphia is suffocating.

[@Sam5Jack]

This 55 year old is so happy you are at the realization stages of your self worth…it gets better. I loved when you mentioned the importance of just moving…enjoy your food in the company of loved ones, dance, fitness just for the fact they exist. Health is everything my love. Happy New Year. Love to your family.