How I Lost Weight Without Losing My Mind

[@MrsMidwest]

Hey ladies! Just a note: you will notice that I didn’t share my exact calorie amount. This is because it is different for every person based on their height, lifestyle, gender, and desired weight goals. You can calculate this by using this tool: www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html Again, I don’t think calorie counting is the right fit for everyone, but it definitely helped my life and my understanding of my diet! As always, check with your healthcare professional, and take things easy. I want you to blossom and flourish, and you can’t do that if you’re overly obsessed with weight and diets! Wishing you all the best and all my love. Xoxo, Cait

[@Divine-cx8qy]

You are a real woman! You are really beautiful inside and outside. I'm happy to know there are real woman here in America. May you and your family be blessed. ❤️❤️❤️😘😘

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are such a lovely person. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@Thisisrenae]

Can you make a video about your previous mental health.

[@elijahvargas6338]

Not a lady but your video makes me feel warm fuzzy :3

[@catherinedicus5792]

Do you have bra recommendations? (Normal bra and sports)

[@thymeandtenderness]

Finally. Real advice where I don’t have to invest 100$ in a “must have” product or hardcore restrictions and intense painful self discipline.

[@AprilPierceREALTOR]

VictoriaYost -Thyme and Tenderness seriously!!

[@mpagey3]

I never considered myself to be a "traditional" woman before but this is rapidly becoming one of my favorite youtube channels. Thank you for this advice!!

[@vinvinsubs]

It's weird how i hated being traditional because i see them as weak. But the more i encounter these channels, the more i think they're strong and i can relate😃

[@AprilPierceREALTOR]

chica- cherry me too!! Haha 😆 she’s so nice and relatable!

[@lyn8490]

Pleaseee a teen tips video or on how to deal with being traditional in a modern family and parents

[@lydszt7]

I'd love to see a video like that. I'm a young teen and I feel very uncomfortable many times because of my conservative values that differ with my liberal/modern family and classroom.

[@g4799-o6x]

Pleaseeeeee

[@sana409]

Yes. definitely

[@angelbarajas9180]

Lidia Arnanz SAME. My family is Conservative but other girls in my generation are SOOO liberal.

[@angelbarajas9180]

@@ahoneysuckle Pray for your family 😔 pray that Jesus gives them peace and lifts the veil from their eyes 🕊💕

[@marianrising5557]

Indian and Middle Eastern recipes really helped me get back in shape. I'm not vegan/vegetarian, but introducing all those herbs/superfoods/vegetables into my diet benefited me a lot, plus, I learned more styles of cooking. My cousin is half vietnamese, and they eat a lot of brothy foods which is *great* for cutting out calories in the winter and fall time.

[@MrsMidwest]

This is what I’m saying! 😃 Other cultures have incredible foods and diets for us to look to. 🥰 Congratulations on your growth and journey my love!

[@hogardepolina]

Soups are actually great for digestion. In Eastern Europe we have soup at lunch as standard. By the way, I yet have to see an overweight Vietnamese or an Indian

[@picframe000]

I cooked mostly Vietnamese for one week because I had all the ingredients and lost 3lbs without even trying

[@numberone22459]

Sena yess Middle Eastern food is so healthy and delicious

[@purplekitty]

The same I noticed with Korean food. They have a lot of delicious side dishes of fresh and even fermented vegetables. I notice eastern cultures also eat together more than individually. I think it makes you eat slower and share food more so your emotion is being filled by friends and family not food. I wanna eat like that more.

[@Chelseamayhew42]

My mom always says eat to live not live to eat. Many Americans have stopped listening to innate signs that tell us we are full. My husband and I eat our plate and converse which allows our brain and stomach to communicate. After some time if we were still hungry we get a little more. Usually we would be full. My husband was able to get his over eating under control by doing this.

[@eleojoakor9088]

Wow that is sooo nice. And good communication too.

[@FlwrCats76]

It's crazy that this advice would be seen as alternative. Nowadays, everyone is doing high impact workouts and expensive spin classes, tea detoxes, weight loss pills, juice cleanses, etc. It's just the "health industry" making money off of people. It's all about sustainable methods of moving your body that fit your lifestyle, portion control, and making healthier food choices + not drinking our calories in coffees or alcohol.

[@KateKaden]

I totally AGREE! I was just thinking how refreshing this was but how odd it was that the thing that is even more simple and obvious, we have to feel almost BAD about if we want low impact and not so rigorous. Know what I mean? Really enjoyed bringing it back to basics in this video. Great video!

[@tashaneuhaus]

JMarie580 not everyone

[@Lily-hd9cg]

I agree 100%. I think many of us have lost sight of what a realistic healthy lifestyle for the average person should actually look like. It shouldn’t be so exhausting and hard to maintain.

[@labornurse]

I worked for an older south Korean doctor, and him and his slim petite wife told me there is an actual weight taboo in their culture. Ya just dont let it happen. End of story. It's not accepted and they are taught healthy eating habits from birth, so the only ones who were obese had major genetic issues out if their control. Reminds me of the U.S. a few generations back.

[@Mintimiruku6369]

I think it’s because people love to be extreme in everything now to the point that if they don’t do a lot they will feel they’re not doing enough. I believe it’s a toxic way of thinking as a result of modern world, people back in the day are all about balance and modesty.

[@atrombley8676]

A refreshing take on diet. No magic pill, no strict eating routines. Just move more, eat less. I’ve tried all sorts of diets too and I agree, calorie counting for my proportions is easiest to follow.

[@MargaretQ]

A few things I learned 🌸 1. Make comfort food that’s Healthy!! - love skinny taste 2. Eat mindfully - put fork down between my bites and actually taste my food’ Love this video Cait.

[@karlasal3551]

M Q I thought everyone put their fork down between bites lol

[@mariianar9510]

@@karlasal3551 believe me a lot of people put food on their mouth and while they're chewing they are already getting food on their mouths again! I did this a lot without paying attention until I focused only on eating and not watching tv or something else while eating.

[@AprilPierceREALTOR]

M Q thanks for this summary! I always like to read these while I’m watching the video, I’m so impatient haha! 😆

[@shardaywilliams4132]

Your voice is very soothing. I was listening to you one night and went straight to sleep. Your videos are amazing.

[@MrsMidwest]

I like this a lot. Hopefully when I’m a mother I can speak my babies back to sleep 🤣💓🤣

[@shardaywilliams4132]

Mrs Midwest you definitely will!!

[@TheHouseOfGray]

I purposely watch her videos to help me fall asleep but only after I have watched them a first or second time for enjoyment. She is so refreshing. 🙏🏻

[@lisacathleen3550]

Mrs Midwest you should do an asmr video :))

[@kayoss2306]

I never count calories but I lost 16 pounds just reducing the processed food in my diet. I cook from scratch as much as I can, and try to eat real food, not "products". And I have one day on the weekend when I eat whatever I want!

[@reneecrotty6910]

hahaha! "Women in the 1800's werent doing burpees... Werent doing 5am runs!" Hahaha I just imagined a fully clothed 1800s women doing those things and cracked up laughing!! 😂😂😂🇦🇺🐨

[@mamabenzing5872]

Oh my goodness!! Your comment made my day!! 😂😂😂

[@Fine_Art_With_Abigail]

Someone should tag the thug edwardian lady

[@reneecrotty6910]

@@mamabenzing5872 haha! God bless you im glad it made you happy

[@beautygirlsguide]

🤣🤣🤣

[@schwester6523]

They rode horses and had dresses specially desined for that activity.

[@osse1n]

*Losing weight in a healthy way is never about restrictions.* It's always about a lifestyle change, where you have to almost become an amateur nutritionist and understand what you put into your body.

[@MrsMidwest]

Thank you for the wisdom as usual sir! We appreciate your thoughtful comments around here!

[@osse1n]

@@MrsMidwest Thank you for taking the leadership in showing the way for young women

[@kevinmarin6883]

Bro wtf? Hahah r u in every video??

[@hogardepolina]

Yes! Diets have this nasty side effect: you eat x2 (or more times) than normal, and gain even more weight. I think the key is to listen to your body and eat just enough to feel full and not to just roll on a sofa helplessly (I admit, I'm prone to latter)

[@purplekitty]

I like to walk to my favorite library. It’s an hours walk to and from my house so I get out my house, walk out my frustrations, and be in a place with access to a bunch of fun books to read. I wanna live in a bookstore someday!

[@nat4465]

That sounds amazing 📚😊

[@shanaeb4814]

I really like that you mentioned women of the past! Just watch an episode of little house on the prairie and you’ll see them plowing the field, carrying buckets of water (for house cleaning, laundry, cooking, baths, etc), chopping wood, gathering eggs, feeding the farm animals, and walking or horse riding everywhere (no cars). We really don’t know how easy we have it now days. Really great video!

[@mumijevi]

The trick with Eastern European women is that they are generally more traditional, and they simply do more things around the house, have more children on average etc. even if they have careers. Trust me, after putting clothes out to dry, and vacuuming the house the last thing you'd think about is pilates. 😂

[@MrsMidwest]

*sigh* such admirable women and lifestyles. Maybe someday I will visit! 🥰💓

[@petreiasmina5717]

Exactly! But you will be surprised by how many overweight people are here. We eat very fat diary, we use oil in every food and eat tons of bread and meat. Not to talk about alcohol 😁

[@mumijevi]

@@petreiasmina5717 I know, I'm from the Balkans 😂😂😂

[@petreiasmina5717]

@@mumijevi me too 😂

[@julijanavlahovic5558]

Hej Doris :)))

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

This is such a great video and I love how you include realistic tips. I am very similar to you in that I don't desire gyms or boot camps or excess kale, haha. After having four children, I've really had to deal with weight gain and weight loss more than I ever thought I would. I agree it's about self-discipline and just doing manageable life-long habits... nothing too restrictive. Congratulations on your channel growth, Catilin! I'm cheering you on! ~Jennifer

[@MrsWard2011]

You both are graceful women. I enjoyed your books and now your KZbin channel. Content like your's and Caitlyn's is extremely refreshing. Keep up the great work ladies.

[@Y_8204]

Yes to walking and more feminine movement! I used to do so much intense exercise, gained too much muscle for my liking and never lost the weight. Now I just walk, do gentle movement, eat whole foods, tune into my true hunger cues and lost 10lbs easily since.

[@Mamainthepines]

It would be so cute if you had a pocket tee made that just said “feminine” for the girls who like a little more quiet clothing!

[@Ribbons_and_roses]

Yesss!! 😍

[@LivChapp]

Yes!!!

[@misstakenbelief]

Same!

[@AprilPierceREALTOR]

Bailey Elizabeth yes love that idea, so cute!

[@gracelafave7161]

Hello! I’ve been thinking that God is truly working through your content for a while now, but I’m certain of it today. This video pushed me away from making a risky diet choice for myself. I’m a 16 year old former ballerina who has a really toxic relationship with food. Emotional eating, binging, beating myself up on a daily basis.. it’s just horrible. I was, THIS AFTERNOON, going to start the carnivore diet in an effort to fix my awful relationship with taking care of my body. There’s nothing so bad about the carnivore diet if you have the right reasons but I was doing it from a place of so much hate and fear. And then this video popped up in my notifications and well, I’ve watched it twice now and I’m rethinking some things. You’ve put some new ideas in my head about really nourishing my body instead of beating it into submission. Your perspective on true health is very valuable and something a lot of people need to hear. Fixing my relationship with food is not going to be easy and it’s going to take a long long time, but I just want to credit you with encouraging my heart to pursue true health instead of some kind of stringent control. If you could pray for me on this journey? I’ll be praying for you myself. Thank you, you’re doing beautiful work. ♥️

[@yourbiggest1fan]

Girl, I'm so happy to hear that you're ending that vicious cycle today... Or at least waking up and being aware of the madness of it all. When I was 15 I was underweight (5'6 and 113 lbs) from intense cross country and aside from that I ate according to my hunger cues. When I quit cross country I gained 10 lbs. You would've thought that I was up next on My 600 Lb Life by the way I reacted and saw myself. I spent the next several years with a TOXIC disordered relationship with food, and with the binge and purging, I was only able to cut out purging, so I gained another 15 lbs. When I got to college (at age 18) I got serious about my weight. And that's when I found Freelee the Banana Girl, and I wish I never had. I tried the HCLF vegan thing, Raw til 4, and then every fad diet that came out, keto, etc. Let me just say, the first few weeks of every diet I saw amazing results, and then I would snap and binge. I gained about another 13 lbs from these cycles (161 lbs @ age 21). Officially in the overweight category. I have since lost the weight, (age 24) I'm in a healthy zone, I found love (happily married... He actually proposed at my highest weight). In the end, the constantly seeking for the PERFECT diet was such a scam. I lost the weight by following her EXACT advise. Calorie count, go on walks, find a sport you enjoy and move around a bit more. Please, please, please check out these videos. I wish I would have seen these videos 10 years ago to save me from all this. Natacha Oceane: The problems with highly restrictive diets kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYXTm4SpZcanrtU How she overcame her eating disorder kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp22l4ucbqiSosk Unnatural Vegan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rauneKurjJp9fqc She debunks a lot of the crazy "Uber healthy" lifestyles promoted by vegans (she's vegan herself, I'm not). And in the way she taught me A LOT about nutrition, which is WAY more important about healthy, especially once you're in the healthy range. Abby Sharp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4WbfIV7aqyDotk Abby sharp is a dietician that reviews other people's what I eat in a day, I picked this one randomly, but if you ever follow someone and if what they eat is too good to be true, or your skeptical, see if she has a video on it first. If you care about creating a beautiful figure, more than just being in the correct weight category, then I would recommend Abby Pollock. Abby Pollock kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoeqiX-vlpV-rck All of these women use science and link the articles (most of the time). You're the first person I've ever written this out for. But I heard you asking for a prayer and I felt it in my soul. I know what it feels like to be desperate for ANYTHING to work. But if you try to find an easy short cut it will lead to such misery. Please reach out if you need any more support

[@janereaction4799]

I became addicted to running and it’s my drug when I’m depressed. Those endorphins are worth getting up at 5am for! However, I totally agree with you, there are many ways to stay fit! Your method obviously works for you, you’re in great shape! :) Keep it up.

[@MrsMidwest]

This is amazing! Yes it’s all about customization to fit our interests and personal taste! Thank you for your input 😘😘

[@hogardepolina]

In Eastern Europe we eat very high calorie stuff. But we have a timetable of when we eat. And we eat foods that are not empty: we eat lots of protein and carbs. Cooking long time is also important

[@hogardepolina]

P. S. I bike to work every day, it helps a lot and it feels natural

[@MrsMidwest]

Love this! Thank you for sharing your food culture with us. I really admire Eastern European women! 😍💓

[@hogardepolina]

@@MrsMidwest thank you! I guess the question is the same as with French women: we cook a lot. Look, for example, at recipes with goulash or cabbage rolls. The take lots of time. In weight loss you should have a bit more of viewing your food as some art. You don't want to just shove an art into your mouth, but rather enjoy it.

[@OrangeChairs]

Polina Racheeva what is this timetable you refer to? I’d love to learn more!

[@hogardepolina]

@@OrangeChairs It's more like we stick to routine. So, breakfast is usually between 7 am to 9 am (can differ depending on lifestyle and location),lunch between 12 pm and 2 pm and dinner between 6pm and 8 pm. So, you kind of learn to eat at certain times rather than constantly snack

[@misslonewolf1440]

Can you please start a podcast? I am in love with your ideas and voice.

[@sklanguage589]

Best video on maintaining a healthy weight I have ever seen!

[@mariianar9510]

I finally found the way to stay healthy for me after trying and failing, eating disorders and peer pressure! I just love to walk my dog too, I jog 3-4 a week, twice a week I like to do a little butt or arm workout..Oh and I absolutely love stretching!! Being a homemaker also helps a lot with the keep moving part! I believe that's my moms secret for always being slim! With food I can't count calories because that takes me to a very dark place pretty quickly , instead what I do is remove as much as possible all processed food from my life. I've lost 12lb so far, it is slower but sustainable in the long term and doesnt give anxiety or triggers my old eating disorder

[@alinak2051]

Mariia R I’ll try that, I also have to stay clear of the calorie counting as it takes me to a similar dark place. Thanks for your sweet suggestion

[@maddyG7414]

Your sunny persona makes me feel positive and beautiful. That influence tho.

[@MrsMidwest]

🥰😘😘

[@Mrs.PerroneCapitalP]

If I could like this 1000xs I would! Thank you for making this video. I have just turned 30 but I wish someone told me this when I was in my 20s! This gives me freedom to do what's best for me and not compare myself to societal expectations of health! Gentle fitness and health is a thing! It's more sustainable and gratifying. Thanks again!

[@yushanli6423]

My days brighten up when you post! Lots of love from Germany xx

[@aberdeen0107]

yushan li yay I’m German too 👋🏻

[@alvatheconqueror3370]

Same here 😊

[@sarahs.fromgummersbachgerm4863]

I'm from Germany too 😄❤

[@sicksadflower]

Im kind of glad I watched this ! After i had a baby i gained 15+ pounds. I would feel guilty because i would never want to work out i kind of would want to cry cuz i hated it. Id give up working out because i hated it lol but i love walking i take my baby out everyday and it helps with depression and anxiety. Thank you for inspiring me every day ❤️🙌🏼

[@dianabarrios688]

You are so pretty and niceeee! Love hearing you talk so honestly and with so much sweetness 🤗❤️ Have a nice day!

[@justagirl6241]

I just discovered you and this video is the second one I watched. It really resonated with me and made me cry my eyes out. I use yo be obese (I am only 5'2 and I weighed 190lbs when I was 23 years old. I am currently 39). I had been the chubby girl my entire life, but it got severely out of control in my early 20's while taking care of my terminally ill mother. After her death I decided I needed to make major lifestyle changes and after 18 months of a complete diet and exercise overhaul I had lost 70 lbs. After another 6 months I lost 15 more pounds bringing my weight down to 105lbs. I managed to keep my weight between 105-112lbs even after having 3 kids until August of last year. There have been too many emotional and traumatic events that my body is just shutting down. I starting gaining weight without even trying. From 112lbs up to 132 currently. It is the most uncomfortable I have been in my skin in 16 years. I'm not binge eating, but I know I'm not moving enough. I appreciate this post.

[@kaylajames3098]

How did you do it the first time?

[@winterbelle03]

theres so many different types of movement! theres truly something for everyone. some of my favorite workouts are: -barre and pilates. i love the grace required as well as the strength -yoga. nothing relaxes me more than a yoga session, and my muscles can get tight from pilates -dance. im a musician therefore im drawn to dance. sometimes i throw on some of my favorite songs and jam out for half an hour and its so fun

[@Daphattack]

Eating more homecooked and less drive through, fast food, processed from frozen meals or cans is what really helped me. I know its been said before but guys, it's amazing the amount of crazy stuff in frozen microwavable meals, and restaurant foods.

[@MrsMidwest]

Yes!! When I became a homemaker and began making ALL our food, it was so much easier to stay healthy!! Xoxo

[@serena3361]

Sitting at the table to eat my meals really helped me to lose weight. My family got into the habit of eating on the couch for every meal. I wanted to make eating an event so that my mind would feel satisfied and know that eating time was done. My family didn't join me at first so I would eat at the table alone and enjoy the view outside the window.

[@jiliciar.1423]

I'm definitely gonna try to be more mindful eating.

[@stargirl33343]

This helps me a lot too!

[@ascendingneet2263]

Can you do a video about how you got out of your family dynamic? You mentioned on your blog there was a lot of passive aggression and dysfunction and I too come from a family like this

[@ascendingneet2263]

How did you deal with your mental health while in this situation and on a budget?

[@MrsMidwest]

Yes good topic! I like to keep this private mostly because it involves more than just myself, but I’ll definitely touch on this sometime in the future. In the meantime, I hope you know it’s okay to focus on just surviving and doing what you can to get through. It can be so difficult to be in situations like that, but just know that life will not always be this way. Things have a way of changing, and you’re stronger than what you know. Also, if you have a faith, take time to read Psalms. It helped me a lot. Xoxo

[@ascendingneet2263]

I kind of figured it hasn’t happened yet for privacy reasons, which I so, so respect, but I definitely would love to see a vid on this :) it’s really hard to discern who’s good to go to for guidance and who’s not, with all of the recent influx of exploitive “self care” businesses out now, and so many sketchy cult-y spiritual “teachers”- you are one person I would trust advice on this from :) I was shocked to find out were the same age (you’re only 2 years older than me) because I typically don’t trust the advice or intentions even of people in this bracket, and the way you’re glowing and just have your life together is intimidating but in a good way

[@JEHOVAH485]

@@ascendingneet2263 Hi Sheila, If I may? Healing from a dysfunctional childhood is challenging, but the earlier you tackle it, the sooner you will begin to enjoy fully this life you've been given. It sounds like a cliche, but it's so true-the sky will be bluer, the breeze will touch your skin and speak to you of things, food will be sweeter and colors more vivid and of greater depth and meaning. Healing never happens without, and usually happens concurrent with, forgiveness. Forgiveness comes when you realize the perpetrator is only acting out what they know-what they were taught-what they were oppressed with. Even if you can't forgive at the outset, if you can just hold space for that truth-hurt people hurt people and they don't know what they don't know. When it comes to your healing, what you want is called "shadow work". It deals with uncovering and making conscious to you what your real core beliefs are which are stored in the subconscious mind and in the felt senses of the body. Read, The Body Keeps Score: Your Brain, Mind and Body on Trauma by Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk and you'll understand. God bless!

[@AmaryllisTV]

I like your holistic approach to weight loss. I believe in that approach that's how I lost my baby weight. I'd focus more being a healthy person so that I could be an active and present mom. Yes, walking and cooking your own food helps a lot!

[@heyman2429]

Dancing is also an awesome fun, feminine way to exercise! Put music on at home and just dance :)

[@rawanmassri5285]

Yessss

[@mariamendoza2102]

I’ve recently taken up walking too! It’s a great stress reliever especially when I’m going stir crazy in the house !

[@MKSpeakz]

I’m currently on a weight loss journey (down 44 lbs 🙌🏽🙌🏽), I’ve been trying to lose weight for awhile and the thing that has been the most different is the fact that I actually love myself as I am, I love myself so much that I want to be healthy

[@zeenkosis]

This is beautiful💕

[@kate3276]

100% agree that it is all about finding something sustainable for you personally!! My mom enjoys walks, I enjoy lifting weights and my best friend enjoys yoga! Find your own personal way to love being healthy ❤️

[@xxgamergirlxx7917]

i LOVE food too! That was the reason why I was overwieght for most of my life and I still eat a lot but a reasonable amount still The way I lost weight is by getting a nutritionist who gave me an amazing mealplan based on a blood test..I just kind of stuck to it,the food was extremely delicious and lost weight quickly I feel like that's the best way currently I eat whatever I want but rarely ever sugar..And of course in my calorie limit,it keeps you sane

[@MrsMidwest]

🚨 Good comment alert! 🚨 thank you for sharing your tips! I’m sure this will help a lot of people 😍😍

[@courtneyhoing]

I would love to see a blog post on multiple meal options for what you eat in a day to stay healthy and how you treat yourself. I have the weirdest relationship with food and have no idea where to even start

[@aintgotnotltc]

Hi Mrs Midwest. These past couple of days I have felt so unmotivated to lose weight because of the same reason you mentioned, I'm not really into that hectic workout life. But your suggestion that it doesn't really have to be much more than talking a daily walk inspired me so much! Thank you and God bless you so much

[@DC-hn5sg]

« not buying the good you have to work really hard not to eat ». Not having to waste a lot of energy trying to control your eating of these things is amazing

[@rosaartemis]

Dude this is so helpful and delivered in such a kind way

[@princessmariam640]

This video is an amazing example of why I love your channel. You're the only youtuber I know, who gives unique advice, that isn't the same tips everyone else is giving. It's advice for a real, authentic life, not an "instagram" life. Thank you so much.

[@elizabethbond2408]

This is the best “weight loss” advise I’ve ever heard. It’s nice to know I’m not wrong because I prefer walking and biking to the gym and that calorie counting can be healthy and effective vs. no meat, no carbs, etc. I’m a new subscriber and constantly amazed at how much knowledge you have at such a young age. So thankful to have found you!!!!!

[@sydneyandrae5265]

This is One of my favorite videos you've ever posted! I have never desired or needed to lose weight and I am thankful for that but I always have low self esteem about how I look and have tried to make my body look a certain way and would always give up and be so upset I couldn't make myself look how I wanted. But this take on just striving to being healthy and taking care of yourself was refreshing and so wholesome! Love you're channel ❤️

[@tayhey6493]

really needed this right now! i had lost 70lbs, but over this last year I went on birth control (depo provera) and gained 40lbs back and got depressed. i am starting to get back into my groove and it’s refreshing to see a fellow woman tell me I dont need to be an instagram fitness model.

[@annacarbone1751]

I’m a SAHM and you’re channel has been a breath of fresh air. Thankyou for your honesty.

[@Shasta31487]

I have lost 30 pounds this year and 50 from my highest. I grew up with bad food and was pregnant two years in a row with the notion pregnant women can eat as much as they want! I calorie count, walk on my two breaks at work, and this month I have myself a yoga everyday challenge. I also started a homemade exercise plan for targeting toning since I have lost enough weigh to start having looser skin. I am also eating for health and beauty. Fill up on the things that provide benefits to you and you won't be hungry to want the junk. Also consume more fermented foods for better gut health. More water and sleep too! And exercise!

[@mariabarten3146]

Your videos and words of advice are greatly appreciated, thank you! This video in particular resonates with me so deeply, and hopefully many others. Jogging and lifting heavy weights has never made me feel more confident or healthy, neither has a restrictive diet. My healthiest self is someone that dances everyday, gardens, does chores, etc! My grandmother is 78 years old and still gardens, dances, kayaks, and walks miles and miles! And she eats what makes her feel good and happy. I look up to her everyday for this! Thank you for setting the record straight! You also motivated me to listen to this video WHILE doing the dishes😂💕

[@charlottecomeau1266]

I'm at the gym right now so I'll be watching this later but I'm really glad you posted this!

[@pianoshann]

I love your advice!! Finally a KZbinr giving realistic tips and not trying to sell us useless and expensive detox products. I was never overweight, but I noticed that I would easily gain 5+ pounds whenever I would live with my parents in Canada. I really think it has to do with the portion sizing in Japan, where I’m currently living, and the fact that I’m living by myself here. Since I’m doing my own grocery, I don’t buy tons of cookies and chips, so I’m not tempted to eat before going to bed. I know that I don’t have self control for snacking at night... living by myself really made a huge difference in my eating habits!

[@maaajesticc]

I just found your channel and I've been binge watching!! I love your posts. It's so refreshing to see this on youtube.

[@CezzyHaag]

"Before anyone ate kale" xD that sounds so weird if you're dutch, because kale is a very traditional food here.

[@naomislife398]

Cecily Haag precies 😂

[@elainedejonge1851]

Hahaha, dit was ook wat ik dacht! Ik zie deze video nu pas ;)

[@XKatie07]

This is the healthiest advice I have ever gotten, physically as well as mentally! Thank you so much, my life honestly has been better since watching your video's and being part of the feminine family

[@AgnethaR]

I was so waiting for a video today ❤️

[@joycapulet]

you might really love ballet beautiful workouts by mary helen bowers. she's an excellent "trainer" that doesn't bark & the movements are gentle while still being great exercise

[@baitbyoot9405]

Thank you! I like how realistic and down to earth you are ❤️ A new subscriber from the middle east (Lebanon).. Best regards 🌹

[@mariianar9510]

I dream of visiting Lebanon and eating your food!!!

[@AramyScrimshire]

This is exactly what I’ve done to lose weight, and it’s really been the ONLY thing that worked in the long term. People still try to encourage me to “go to the gym, take protein powder, do p90x”, but I have to kind of brush it off because none of that stuff fits my lifestyle. Loved this video and related to it so much ❤️

[@nuananaira]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I am a bit overweight now and all I get from my friends is intense workouts and trendy diets, but while I listened to your path I identified with lots of things you mentioned. it just hit me that I needed to follow my intuition and respect my body. I tried CrossFit for 3 months and what I got from it is realizing intense work out is just not my thing and also an injure in my left knee. I’ll try to workout at my pace and keep my food as homemade and healthy as I can. I won’t take more pressure from others anymore!!!

[@heatherray7133]

This is great advice and I like that all your advice is focused more on healthy living, and weight loss is just often a side effect. A lot of "weight loss advice" is so focused on weight loss that it starts neglecting actual health. This is good advice for everyone even if you aren't trying to lose weight. I have a fast metabolism so I don't need to lose weight but I do need to start eating better an exercising more. Also swing dancing is a great form of exercise. It's fun, feminine, and a great form of cardio.

[@mermaidchroma695]

As someone who has dropped the ~20lbs between "uuuuggghhhhhh I'm getting thicc" and "I feel great" over the past couple years, this is spot on. Just start with keeping track of your calories so you have a baseline of how much you're eating, and find some activities you like to do/that make you feel good/that you look forward to. In my case, it was walking everywhere and swimming. Exploratory swimming amongst fish in rivers and lakes doesn't feel like exercise at all - it's an adventure. Dancing on the bottom of the pool is a meditational escape... but you'd never catch me dead doing laps. You're an inspiration, keep doing what you're doing.

[@irenekatona7856]

Love this 💖

[@TreeofLife_111]

I just love this channel! I love that this is an uplifting channel.. I’m changing a lot of things in my life that don’t suit me… and bringing in the healthy, calm, new feminine woman who puts her happiness first.

[@sillybeaniexo]

Caitlin this came right on time. Everything you said just hit me to the heart and I appreciate you taking the time to make this video to provide encouragement for the ladies who are struggling (🙋🏽‍♀️)

[@shelby3987]

Oh yay! I have been LOVING your channel lately and have been waiting for this video. Your tips on femininity and frugality and homemaking have genuinely improved my life! 💙

[@AprilPierceREALTOR]

I find that starting my day with a certain smoothie helps keep my hunger down all day long. Blueberries Almond milk Half banana Frozen spinach Vega berry plant based protein powder (Oats if preferred can be added too) Sooo good!! The Vega berry protein powder makes the smoothie taste amazing! Not a fan of their other flavors.

[@selinanachtmann2705]

I feel like you are my older sister giving me life advice in any possible topic that I need advice on. you and your youtube channel are godsent. i hear god talking through every word you say. watching your videos is not only an informational experience but also a spiritual one. you are changing how i view topics. through you i find positivity. i sincerely thank you for that!

[@elizabethanne8729]

Yard work and gardening is the best home workout!!!

[@aokayt9517]

Also, "treat" yourself to something everyday. Give youself a snack, something not necessarily healthy but not unhealthy/junkfood. I try not to eat anything in between meals and drink only water EXCEPT for my afternoon coffee (with only some creamer) and a banana (if my siblings haven't eaten them all). And only drink one mug of coffee a day if you aren't drinking it black, and try drinking it in the afternoon insteaf of the morning (I always feel yucky drinking it in the morning).

[@C-S-D.]

You are such a role model. And I am 25. You are beautiful, gentle, truly wants to help, tries To be closet To God... Surely you have a fan!!! Best regards dear. Thanks for those tips. You help me a lot with them

[@xRamonahx]

I can't believe how much value I just found in this video. So honest and realistic. Thank you!

[@kikimurray7328]

I would love it if you made a video on books that can help us ladies learn about home life and womanly habits that our ancestors practiced!

[@aliciapinto6136]

Kiki Murray yes to both videos specifically womanly habits our ancestors practiced!!! :)

[@alicecrawfordmckinty2833]

Thank you for the lovely video! I'm right in the middle of a weight loss journey myself, having lost 35lb and still with 25lb to go... It can feel like a long slog after 6 months! Great to have a few personal reminders and a little extra motivation ❤

[@carosamchwa3081]

I love your advice! I’m a freshman in college, and campus is moderately large. The best way to get to class is either walking or biking. I probably do have time to go to the rec center, but it’s all the way across campus and a little inconvenient, even though they have a wonderful facility. All this walking and biking around has made me more active than I was in high school, and I’m also fasting intermittently on a regular basis. So far I think I’ve skimmed down a little. It has only been a couple of weeks since school started, so I’m excited to see myself at the end of the year. It’s important that we take care of ourselves now because our future selves will thank us!

[@julietteariel]

Just what I needed today!! I am trying desperately to loose and keep off 15 lbs of baby weight! I keep getting discouraged and gaining back any weight I do loose. So depressing:(

[@alisonl.5706]

I love how this is a use for weight loss number and not something outrageous like how I lost 60 pounds in three months like this is realistic

[@Al3x1s_723]

I had my fourth knee surgery last year and had gained a lot of weight. I have lost 15 lbs so far and I’m working on losing another 5, but I did that by changing my mindset and being more mindful of what I put in my body. I love your message and your channel!!!! 💕💕💕

[@toni5543]

It is so lovely to watch your channel continue to grow from the start. You look so happy. Loved the sass at the end! Your content is invaluable for SO MANY young women across the planet.

[@sarahmaltby69]

Favorite weightloss video ever! You're so positive and realistic and relatable!!!

[@TheMooresDaily]

This is such an encouraging video! Thank you for sharing your experience with walking, I can’t believe I’ve never realized it’s a totally valid way of exercise.. and I actually love walking! The ‘always moving method’ is like something that’s always been there but haven’t noticed. Great perspective!

[@houseofshetler1532]

Sister girl!!! I want you to take a minute and thank our Heavenly Father for giving you the clarity and insight that you have, at such a young age!!!♥️. It took me till my 46th year to realize what you talked about in this video! Thank you for making a channel that I can share with my 13 yr old daughter! I’d love to hug your neck and all the proud, strong, feminine women that raised you! 😘. They should be VERY proud of the woman, wife, and Lord willing, mother ♥️ that you are and will be someday!

[@jeanne_guitton]

This is so helpful. Your take on things is so much more compatible with my lifestyle because it is much more open and individually adaptable than the rather rigid advice of many popular influencers. Also, it allows for the obvious demands of my day as a working mother who also wants to reserve some time for her relationship and create a harmonious home. Thank you for the advice and your non-judgmental clarity!

[@CMBauer]

One thing that helped me get into a more positive mindset about change like this was praying for what to change that would help me see myself the way Christ and my husband see me. They love me and see me as beautiful and special, but I wanted to see and feel it too.

[@veric0n260]

I am literally cryinggggg. I needed this so much I used to be 132 pounds and I’m 233 now 🥺 I love your channel and really appreciate you 😭 God is using you, girl 💕

[@isabellavanessa7321]

Lot of love and Joy from Verona (Italy)

[@yelenairwin1717]

Wow! Verona!

[@iresine31]

This is one of the best weight loss mindset videos on KZbin!

[@karin4436]

This is the most wholesome and healthy fitness advice I’ve heard in a WHILE! God bless you ❤️😊

[@MotherMuse]

Kale and a bootcamp! 😂 So funny! Something that you said here Caitlyn that you also mentioned a long time ago and that has worked for me personally is eating well within the calorie window. This makes sense to me, and helps avoid the obsession. Of course we need to be comfortable and not overdo the calorie counting as well. What I love about this is because enjoying “forbidden” foods can be a part of many cultural rituals and get togethers. Evening eating is also my weakness, I can relate sister! 💐💕

[@MrsMidwest]

yes very true!! That’s exactly why it worked for me too! I still like to have my forbidden foods every once in awhile 🥰😊

[@Ribbons_and_roses]

This is pretty much exactly my health and fitness routine! 💕 I love calorie counting and slow exercise, it's really all about makeing sure your routine fits your lifestyle 😊

[@JordanLynette]

Love this! I’d love to see a What I Eat in a Day type of video! ❤️

[@MrsMidwest]

fabulous idea!!

[@fembot521]

Please don’t. You have so much more to offer.

[@catrinenordqvist6484]

Thank you for this! I've been doing intermittent fasting for almost at year at this point and I also eat my meals later in the day. I'm literally never hungry in the mornings and listening to my body has been the best thing for me, instead of over-feeding it day after day.

[@pinkieskeelo]

I don’t agree with a lot of your perspectives, but I really appreciated your approach to this topic. It was really refreshing. I especially liked when you noted that your feelings were controlling your life rather than you. That perspective was really helpful.

[@sophiecollins9251]

Girlllll I just wanted to tell you that I am OBSESSED with your channel. I'm 17 and as a teenager in today's day and age I do love to consume media, but being a Christian I try to watch life giving content and your channel is so life giving! I definitely have a God-given desire to have a career, but I can still use and implement a lot of what you say, and I love hearing your opinions! I also live in Michigan and I bet a few of your subbies do too, are you having a meetup anytime soon or have you thought about it? God bless! Keep doing what you're doing, God is shining through you!

[@Casper_Cassie]

I'm glad you mentioned calorie counting is not for everyone. I developed an eating disorder because I became obesessed with the numbers: numbers on the scale, numbers on the app, numbers on labels, numbers on the measuring tape....to any ladies who want to try, be sure to be honest with yourself if the numbers are getting to your head. I highly reccommend going by feeling and how your clothes fit instead of following numbers if you feel any beginning obsession with numbers. EDs are NOT fun.

[@lillyhorse6048]

You are such an inspiration! And a good role model!❤️

[@LivingfreewithSophie]

Great advice! I lost 10 kg / 20 pounds with intermittent fasting, calorie counting and the Low carb high fat diet. I feel much better!

[@karaa7595]

Living free with Sophie and eating high fats doesn't even feel like dieting. I love it!

[@LivingfreewithSophie]

@@karaa7595 you are so right about that!

[@weronikalinda4917]

It's a rainy, gloomy day in my town today but you've just motivated me to get out of the house and walk :) ❤️ It's so true what you said about self-discipline these days and it's visible in all aspects of life. Also, when it comes to health/weight loss, I learned that our bodies can actually confuse thirst for hunger. So when you're feeling like having a snack, drink a big glass of water and wait a minute or two. If you're still hungry afterwards, eat something because it means you're actually hungry and not just thirsty.

[@MayhemMaidenn]

A few months ago I would always overeat and binge eat ice cream even when I wasn’t hungry at all, I also tried doing this multiple times before but then gave up, but what I did to help me was make a really simple routine even though I thought It was really easy, I just wrote down my childhood routine and changed a few things, then I started doing high-intensity Chloe ting videos only for 15m w/ warm-ups and cool-downs and then I would dance for 30 minutes 4-6 times a week, and the other days I would just use a jump rope how many times and how much I wanted, I also only ate when I was hungry and I realized I only really need 1 meal and a snack, take vitamins 5 times a week, would get at least 8 hours of sleep, and drink 2 liters of water. Now I'm down 6 pounds, feel so healthy and confident!

[@kaylajames3098]

I am proud of you. Is it still working?