How we get lean over 50

[@lselley1980]

I've been following Melissa for a few years and she's still such an inspiration. I completely transformed my body with her program. The meal plan is now second nature, and I'm amazed at how strong I am. People at Costco look at me sideways when I'm hauling huge bags of potting soil around 😄💪

[@MelissaNeill]

Wow you go girl!

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

@@MelissaNeill Melissa I have to ask: did you go on hormone replacement therapy after menopause?

[@Christine66]

How wonderful to have a partner on board with wanting to live a healthy lifestyle! 😊

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

Amen.

[@vickyhamilton2039]

Loved the dynamic you two have with health and fitness as a couple. Accountability is the key!!!!

[@kerryhalter2750]

I am dying laughing at this intro. I don’t know what you did to get poor Ken out of bed because he looks very comfy right where he is! 😂❤ Thank you both for letting us be a part of your day. 💕

[@WilliamsPinch]

😂 his expression said “woman please” to me lol. I’m surprised she coaxed him out of those sheets.

[@skyepalmer5719]

I'm so inspired by you! I'm 49 in 6 months, still carrying some Pandemic podge and have 60 pounds to lose to get back to my ideal weight for a person of 5ft . Thanks for showing me that I can overcome perimenopausal weight.

[@viviennedunbar3374]

I am 54 recovering for cancer, I also have plenty to lose. I started at 180lb in mid March and am already down by 13lb. It’s mostly diet but now I am adding more cardio and weight training (which I have always loved). I was a US size 4-6 UK size 8-10 before I got sick. The best exercise is lots of brisk walking and weight training 3x a week, you don’t have to do anything fancy and you will gradually get into the best shape ever. Weight training completely transformed my body back to lean and strong after my 3 pregnancies. I use My Fitness Pal to track my food. I am grandfathered in but if they want to charge you money there are plenty of other trackers. Tracking your food (food diary) has been shown to be the most effect way to lose weight as you learn how to eat in healthy ways for your calories intake. I am determined to get back where I was, it’s ALL a mind game. You just have to want it really badly.

[@viviennedunbar3374]

BTW I am already down a whole clothes size! And my tummy has shrunk right down.

[@delightfular9200]

We can do it ladies. Take it slow and consistently ❤

[@Ysuwuwjesuhehw]

😊😊

[@BetterLoveMovement]

You BOTH are such an inspiration!! I love this! I'm 55 and I love fitness just as much as you two. We need to teach people over 50 that it's not time to sit down or give up. It's time to get even better!!😉😉

[@rb7007]

You Guys are a great inspiration. You give those younger people at the gym, a run for their money! 😁

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

Truly beautiful couple ! inspiration for many whom is getting older ! No steroid no drug or gears. Just down to earth real couple that any one can learn and follow.

[@eachtime2826]

Thanks, Melissa and Ken. This was a great video.

[@maureengannaway8635]

Gd mrg I'm 57, stopped the junk foods for the past few yrs...eating healthier. You're an inspiration, thank you for helping so many people with health and happiness in knowing that as we season, that doesn't mean we have to let, our hormones, take over. 🎉🎉🎉❤. We can work to stay as healthy as possible.

[@tonidavis2970]

This was a great video Melissa. Thank you! Also, I wanted to tell you you can make Protein ice cream by putting cottage cheese in a blender with your choice of sweetener and whatever other goodies you want(like peanut butter powder and vanilla extract) Blend until smooth and then freeze and it tastes just like ice cream, but has all that protein and not as many calories. If you try it let me know if you liked it. Have a great day and thanks again beautiful!

[@viviennedunbar3374]

Thanks Toni great idea.

[@femdivinemind7777]

It’s the fact I’m in my thirties and followed you thinking you were WAY younger loooool my jaw dropped when I heard your ages !!

[@lisaannvieira9225]

Thank you both for inviting us into your lives ❤

[@MeeksLp]

Love that you do a couples fitness program I see more couples training together now at the gym I work at and I think it’s brilliant for a healthy relationship to do things together and getting fit & healthy has to be a good thing.

[@thornethistleandtear5415]

This was a great video and shows how I can do something together!!! Thank you both. I thought it was so cute and funny when it started and there is Ken laying in the bed lol Love from California ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jomay4871]

I enjoyed this video. So lovely to see how Ken supports his wife...beautiful couple ❤

[@Jenekks]

This was great. I really like it when you share your day of how you eat, what you eat and how you workout as well. And it is awesome that you are supporting each other. I've been doing the free plan on your app for a couple of months now, and will soon be joining your Strong Women program, I can't wait.

[@konjouhuru2601]

I absolutely love this woman! You are so inspiring. I have my first bikini competition in 2 days at the age of 49. Watching your videos has helped me. Thank you for your dedication to educating the older audience to fitness.

[@MelissaNeill]

You got this!

[@sdavis6456]

I have to push back on the partner thing. I’ve always been self motivated and have always worked out alone. I lost my partner in 2019. So there is just me. Even before that she was not into working out the way I was. So, some of us don’t have someone to help with that. Just FYI. 😊 at the end of the day, I am responsible for myself, although I always encouraged her to come with me. I wasn’t going to force it either.

[@syasot88]

Love you Melissa, you give us all so much hope for wt loss after 40 💪🏽💕🙏🏽

[@drjcd66]

You guys are couples goals, Melissa 😊 I love your content! ❤

[@sharona6857]

Awesome!! I'm retired but my hubby is still working. In the future I think this would work for us. I'm 58 and I walk 3 miles 5 times/week. I took a break from weight training bc I was just too sore to move for 3-4 days. I increased my steps recently. I get in 8,000-9,000+ steps per day now. I just started seeing some results 🎉. My eating habits are 80-85% healthy. I know I need to do better. So I'm working on it 😊. Thanks for the inspiration. You are such a light to those of us who are more seasoned and have lost hope!!

[@anita-qq9iw]

Wow you two look amazing. I'm 60 years old and I didn't know anything about the amount of protein needed, And found it hard to lift 5lb weights, no wonder I couldn't lift anything because at a 130 1lbs I must have been eating around 40 grams of protein. Thanks for all the tips, I have so much more energy now.

[@naturalsystah]

Your hair is lovely!

[@lisawilliams3719]

You are my all time favorite fitness cute couple...not only are you great together, you are REAL, down to earth and true to yourselves...love this about you guys. You inspired me months ago Melissa, when I was working out and getting nowhere in my physical form and losing weight. Understanding my post menopause state, with your advice on HIUTT and nutrition guides has hugely supported and propelled me toward making the changes I needed . Now I have a goal. Im 54 yrs and my goal is to become the best physical shape that I can achieve, through HITT and weight training along with weighing my meals to support this I am on the road and seeing changes 4 weeks in...I was fit before but could never quite shift that extra or get that lean/bulk I wanted, it was so frustrating...I also measured and weighed so I can monitor my progress...yay 👌Thank you so much for your inspiration.

[@Rustr2014]

Thanks, Melissa and Ken. You are both amazing. You're truly inspiring. I enjoyed this video.❤

[@joycepugh9726]

Ken has gotten a bit stronger. He actually held you with one arm in the photo shoot. Awesom video! Health for diabetes is so important. I do have one question: Do you stretch before and after your workouts? I did not see that. Maybe, because you wanted to keep it short. I dont mind the lengths. ❤

[@juls2334]

such a lovely couple! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing what you eat and your fitness routine! I'm plant based but try to get edamame and other beans for the protein

[@crystaldevivo857]

WOWZERS!!!!!! Yall have done so good and in GREAT shape!!!!

[@sandras2479]

You are both amazing! So inspired and encouraged by you both.

[@selestineshiro3918]

You are goals. I also desire to have a consistently healthy lifestyle in a lifetime

[@shakirafilmsbabati3032]

hi Melissa, I love your videos they’re so helpful. Can you make a video on pre-workout snacks?

[@deannabarnes3771]

This is great, ever since I found Melissa, I learned so much and that weighing my food has helped a good deal.

[@sarahbean6170]

Sooooo informative! Better than any other video I’ve seen out there thus far! Thank you so much for your honesty and your knowledge on this!!

[@MelissaNeill]

Always a pleasure!

[@SDG51]

Really like watching you prep for both of you because the serving sizes are different. I really need to see that! Also, I love the extra tidbits of info on cooking etc.

[@Sharon2389]

I love it when she says "Hello Fam"

[@a.8774]

You're so pretty Melissa and I love how you teach us everything we need to know to lose weight, body fat and how to build muscle

[@henriettacollins2048]

I’m 51, and I’ve followed you since December of 2022. You’re such an inspiration. I share your videos with my close friends.

[@MelissaNeill]

Love that!

[@curiousobserver97]

You guys are so cute together. I love the way you have similar goals and support one another.

[@ljgrow]

I have literally tried EVERYTHING to lose weight from Paleo, Keto, Noom, starvation and nothing worked. When I turned 48 my metabolism literally shut off and I went from 127 pounds to 160 pounds at age 58. I am sick of being FAT. Several weeks ago I started eating higher amounts of protein and I have cut out all white sugar since February. This past week I started lifting heavier weights. How long will it take before I begin to see some improvement? I am not expecting to be 127 again, but any positive change will be appreciated.

[@jbrady6607]

Thank you for sharing xxx

[@stacieheroux]

Who makes your cute work out set? Love it. Also, great videos. I’m 52 and it’s been years since I’ve done any strength training and feeling so weak and unmotivated. I know it’s a vicious cycle. I started increasing my protein significantly everyday and I have to admit that I’m already feeling a bit better.

[@kdeethompson8381]

Hi Melissa.... You and Ken look AMAZING!!!! The two of you, look really great together. Thanks for making such a lovely video.

[@Freetown00]

I’m not close to being over 50 but my mom is 52 and I wish she would workout because she never does. She isn’t overweight, she’s quite small and slim but I wish she would do it for her health. It’s sad when you have parents who didn’t have much of an education because they don’t have much knowledge in things like exercise. She says “I don’t workout because then I get really hungry” to me that sounds ridiculous because I know it isn’t a valid reason but my mom doesn’t know how essential it is that she exercises. When we go on walks I tell her it would be beneficial for her to walk fast but she doesn’t care. I’m just trying to get her to stop drinking soda everyday which is actually a new habit which she picked up a while ago. I just hope she gets no more health problems besides her hyperthyroidism, I don’t want her to get something which can be prevented. You guys are awesome!

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks for sharing this. I do hope your mom would have a change of heart and be more inclined to living healthier! Lots of love!

[@phoebepurvis3630]

Thank you for posting, pleased your lovely Ken is making more of an appearance he's like a gentle giant. Looking forward to your next post with your Ken obvs. :)

[@jenng5925]

Having a workout partner really does help. I’m doing this alone and am too kind to myself sometimes.

[@shilohwoods4516]

I so enjoy how the two of you support each other. You are not alone in this endeavor. I would love to know where you bought your plum colored workout outfit. Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us.

[@MRS.SammeK]

I love adding mango and a tsp of sugar to the cream of rice. It tastes like the Thai sticky rice with mango! Especially it you boil it with full fat coconut milk. It’s a great carb heavy treat.

[@reginawashingtonone1463]

Thanks Melissa and Ken. Melissa, your makeup was beautiful. Some day, I will start this journey. You are inspiring me. Thanks again.

[@DIYHOUSEANDFARM]

Outstanding! You both look stunning and so active! Kudos!

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks so much!

[@lmusima3275]

Thanks for sharing the morning routine. You look so much younger than 56. Amazing. You’ve done well.

[@Rosabel718]

You two look awesome together 😊

[@butterflywings8332]

You 2 are the cutest. I wish my hubby would train with me. Well done to both of you 🥰

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks!

[@SweetE1403]

What a beautiful couple! Thank you for the tips

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelalynn9393]

You two are awesome together. So much inspiration for me that you've given. You guys look absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🙏 😇💕

[@imagemaker8268]

I love the vlog. Make more! I started your program again. Hoping my hubby will join in.

[@PhoenixFeasting]

Y’all are toooo cute!! Love it! Keep it up!

[@ellenjolenewilkins6511]

Congratulations on your Couples Program.

[@lizweight5431]

Thanks for the video, myself and my hubby have been on a fitness journey since Jan 23 and it really is great to do it together as a couple, please make more videos like this for couples who are doing it together 😁

[@MelissaNeill]

Will do!

[@shilohwoods4516]

Phenominal instructional video. Answered so many of my questions.....that no one would answer.....thank you! I am going to make sure I save this video to review in the future.

[@MelissaNeill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@summertime6692]

it's great having a partner with the same mindset as you. awesome job.

[@MelissaNeill]

Absolutely!

[@truthbespoken333]

Just fell in love with a couple of doll babies! 🥰🥰

[@fromn.y.top.r.5889]

Melissa you look amazing without makeup I must say. Thank you for all your help. I'm down 11 pounds. I aslo bought a home gym because of you. 😂

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Wow! You guys looks goooood. That photo shoot…. Steamy 🙂 Thank you for being out there. Edition: I do not like nor have the time to weight my food is there another way to portion what I eat? I struggle to know how much protein is enough I also do IF and eat low carb because I am sensitive to carbohydrates with high glycemic load go to the gym every other day run every other day.

[@TRenai3]

@@rhodealexandre6583 weighing food- I thought the same. But the plate is right on the scale when I'm fixing it, so it's actually no extra time. It's going to be on a flat surface somewhere, so it can be the scale, right? It's become quite easy.

[@mandeg7540]

Loving the diet plan❤ + incorporating classes Quaility salmon pls

[@sunshineandroses100]

Thank you for all your videos

[@MelissaNeill]

Glad you like them!

[@jessyalexander1527]

You're truly inspiring ❤️

[@Soundcloud765]

You are guys such an inspiration!

[@mirandaburt4923]

You guys are both adorable! Thank you for sharing and inspiring. You’re special! 😘❤️

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you so much!

[@starfireiii2536]

You guys are a sweet couple! Thanks for the great information! 🌸

[@susanmedwards06]

Both of you so inspire me. The funniest thing is that I have both a food weighing scale for a good couple of years and have not ever used it. The thought of weighing my food goes right over my head. This would have to be my next habit to implement. 💜🥰💕

[@MelissaNeill]

You can do it!

[@annanicolaou3180]

You are such an inspiration Melissa ❤

[@sandrajonescoach]

Love this video. Ready to get started 🥰

[@luisavalentin8498]

Thank you, thank for what you do,god bless you 💕💕

[@creolefemme9829]

This channel is so inspirational to me. I need to get started!!!

[@jenniferjacques6872]

Beautiful Love the encouragement, both of you ❤️💪🏾

[@oliviaedralin1436]

This is so awesome to watch!

[@funiron]

Thank you so much for your videos !!

[@ceciliashandeva]

Loved watching this! ❤ Well done to you both! x

[@MamaGenn]

Your partner's voice is sooooo deep..😊 Boomingly deep.❤

[@denisedelisser4063]

Great video Melissa

[@robyn9617]

Love this! What a beautiful couple ❤

[@delightfular9200]

Your the cutest couple. I love how u always ask Ken, "right Ken?" Soo cute. My hubby and I are both on different time schedules but he is supportive so we change up the days that we both get to go to the gym 3x per week... on holidays we like to work out together ❤️ yeey couple goals...

[@carolinew9964]

I am glad you give advice you and Ken are amazing and an inspiration. I will try to join that plan next pay day. Xxxx age 60

[@MelissaNeill]

You got this! 💪

[@mgoddette1]

I've tried adding chocolate protein powder to my morning oatmeal because of you and it keeps me full so much longer❤

[@MelissaNeill]

Love that!

[@BoswelliaLuna8]

Great vlog. Great couple!

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

You all look great! How nice it is ro do this part of you lifr together. ❤

[@Choxchip63]

When I eat before I workout I have no energy. I workout better early in the morning on an empty stomach. Then I’ll get my protein in. Now at times I may have a shake as I workout but I get a better workout on an empty stomach

[@annmarielewis7498]

I enjoyed this Mellisa

[@Sentauri8]

Love watching u guys, but please look into almond milk as I'm learning it takes minerals from our bones ❤ x

[@neeliewhoisasking7014]

Are the workouts on your app follow along? I tend to push myself a bit harder when following along as opposed to self paced

[@condesabeatriz9303]

I'm going to try adding this to my oatmeal. I eat oatmeal with peanut butter powder, but need more protein.

[@addicted2me]

Gonna kick start again my workout. 41 this yr. Lets go. I really should use my food scale.

[@clairelendon9152]

Hi, do you have a meal plan I could stick to? Before I lost my dad a few years ago now I was toned all over but have put weight on and need some help. X

[@lindabell6204]

You two are so damn cute!! 🙌🏾You're doing such a great job ❤

[@dune3j]

Melissa! Your information is really inspiring to watch as a guy. Often I share it with my spouse and sister, to modify our diets and exercise. I was wondering do you know of good male trainers that can add to information that I’m gaining from you, as well?

[@lisahewittgeer9616]

This is a great video. Thanks

[@JustClaireGrace]

I loved this video Melissa. I can't have cream of rice as a pre workout snack, is a banana a good choice instead? I workout so early in the morning that i don't have time to eat much before.

[@lisainpalmdesert]

Great video!

[@gainsbygrowth]

❤Great video thanks. I noticed you do protein before and after workout. What are the benefits of this method? I always thought it was post workout. I drink a pre workout powder because I don’t have an appetite in the morning.