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[@natachaoceane]

Hey my friends!! I have a dedicated video on how I increased my metabolism to go from 1,500 to around 2,800 calories for maintenance called How I Get Lean on 2,500+ Calories. I hope this video shows how different I felt when I would undereat and how much change is possible 🌟❤️ I’ll be back to my usual energetic self next video!! Lots of love xxx

[@dawnjohnson5657]

this video was just a different level natacha, who does that?! literally!

[@clairepeacock5756]

i have never seen such a boss in my whole life girl. like what the **** are you human orrr?

[@jenniferring6389]

girl for someone on half the cals you had crazy energy in this video!!!

[@jesshardy2622]

you are the best content creator i have seen

[@lulugd09]

So when you were eating 1,500 you were still thin right? How about before that? I've been eating 1,300 or less a day and dropping not even a pound a week. Granted if I work out I account for that and eat more to still end up at the same amount with the deficit. My boyfriend instead eats whatever he wants (similarly to you) and doesn't gain. At this point I just chalk it up to mainly genetics. You must have always been a thin kid and not struggled much with weight (please correct me if I'm wrong)? Then as you upped your work out and muscle mass you could increase your eating exponentially. Therefore, for people with a genetically low metabolism they will never be able to eat like you even if they work out as much. I let myself eat around 2000 for about a month because I was on vacation and I gained a whopping 6kg (while being more active than usually at home). I'm just frustrated cause I wish I could be like you, but at the end of the day if I think it's possible I just become frustrated with how my body works. Which ends up pretty depressing while watching you eat a lovely 2,500 cals a day. Would appreciate hearing your opinion.

[@hiitsme6214]

You made me realize that even though I'm trying to recover from my ed, I'm still undereating. I'm always tired and nearly every kind of physical activity drains me.

[@ilaydaC.]

me too

[@JuliaBhansali]

relatable! the ED always finds a way to sneak back in no matter how much you think its not

[@TheHypernaught]

fast for three days and your body will reset and cravings begone. It's only for three days. The human body can go without food for thirty days.

[@JuliaBhansali]

TheHypernaught that is typically a very dangerous/bad idea for someone who is/has struggled with an ED

[@sylvomordor9338]

Lol I'm in and out of fasting all the time and I do omad because I'm so afraid of calories... This video is very helpful.

[@snertkriebels]

I am kind of shook how beautiful you are without makeup

[@natachaoceane]

hahaha that is so sweet of you to say! I never really used it when I was younger and just am used to that now! ❤️ xx

[@snertkriebels]

Same! It kind of became a habit and i often quite enjoy wearing makeup now too :)

[@JulieWallis1963]

tickyul ugh! Why are nasty perverts always so happy to boast of their nastiness.

[@lisaskywalker8419]

i didnt know she doesnt have make up

[@Leyla-pq3fe]

was thinking the same thing lol

[@sunnyflowers7446]

i used to eat 300 calories a day now im eating around 1800 calories so i have improved

[@Julia-vk7cc]

Well done! I hope you feel a lot better..

[@pragyapandey6364]

So proud of u

[@mariontllb]

Hey, I just wanted to say that I'm proud of you. Keep going !

[@michellealbrecht7683]

That’s so incredible!!

[@ellak1442]

so proud of you! recovery is hard

[@amyg8176]

I never understood how people can eat just half a banana. How do you store the other half? Doesn’t it go bad? Also.. why?

[@natachaoceane]

Hey Amy! I only did it because I’m trying to keep to 1,500 🤸‍♂️ no other reason, I wouldn’t do it normally! Xx

[@amyg8176]

oh no girl i know haha. i just see people do it all the time and it makes no sense! i'm with you, girl :)

[@megamiintent6183]

I do that. I often don't eat the whole banana bc it's too sweet and I just don't like bananas as much. I eat it for the potassium and the convenience. I'd normally go for the mini bananas if I can. As for it going bad. I'd put the other half in the fridge and eat it later in the day or I'd share it with a friend. If it goes too brown = sweeter I'd make a smoothie if it with other veggies! It's possible We're all so different

[@freya9709]

Freeze the other half it’s soo good

[@Kirby_is_calling_the_police_]

Amy G same

[@tsloggins]

Thank you so much for redefining my relationship with food. I've been eating between 2000 and 3000 calories for the last few months (I'm 5'0) and I look and feel better than I ever have. I don't have a lot of cravings and my binging has almost disappeared. I'm so happy I found your channel. It's changed my life.

[@natachaoceane]

Wow. I don't really know what to say. Firstly I'm so inspired and impressed by you! Secondly, you saying something like that literally lights such a fire in my stomach and is exactly why I make videos. Thank you so, so much. ❤️

[@philia9351]

tsloggins random question, but I'm curious if you workout?

[@oceanpier]

How about if you need to loose 20 pounds of fat?

[@georgiaamerikulad7045]

2000-3000 is basically binging lol so I'm not a binger as well

[@tsloggins]

I do workout. I currently workout about 5 days a week for 30-90 minutes per session depending on the activity. I rock climb two days a week. Yoga or short run and and lifting 2-3 days a week. And a 5k on Saturday at a local park (Parkrun USA has free timed 5ks in public parks every week. They also have international locations).

[@hol8642]

After a long recovery of restrictive eating, I actually lost weight when I started eating more. Gotta eat to lose.

[@marinacastellanorodriguez9304]

Gosh, same here. I have just been like 5 days eating more and training with weights and for real, I've lost about 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) and I am more toned too!! I've been doing legs, glutes, abs and waist excercise with two weights of 1,5 kg each one, and de difference is shocking. I think thanks to this girl I've been able to open my mind and let go my ED, feeling happier with myself and with the people around me, who were worried about my health and my emotion changes(I was usually upset and irritable, and I felt like trash and exahusted) Now I have more energy and I can do better my workout routines, and they are more effective. I just hope girls that you don't be affraid of increase your food intake, always being in a healthy and balanced way, or using free weights in your training, because believe me that's what really matters. Fistly, maybe if you weight yourself you'll notice a little gain of weigth, but that's liquid retencion and in two days you'll lose it. Yeaterday I eat meatballs and french potatoes cooked by my mother...that has would been impossible a week ago and probably the fault would break me down...but even eating that and being affraid of a gaun weigth today I've weigthed myself and as I said before I have lost 1,1 lbs...just in 5 days, so imagine how it will be in several weeks. Greetings and strong support for all. Thanks Natacha for open my mind.

[@kittikattt]

Can u please give me some advice on how to do so? I use to restrict myself by eating less than 1200 calories a day and now I find out that it's very bad and it'll mess up my body, oops.🤦🏾‍♀️

[@hol8642]

kat I didn’t go in with a set of rules, I just eat more, listen to what I crave and whenever I want too. Fasting ideals don’t work for me.

[@andrewlancefield3730]

That's a well known thing and won't last, after a few months the weight goes on. Calories in vs calories out it's physics and biology

[@hol8642]

Andrew Lancefield Andrew Lancefield it depends on how much you go from eating. I went from eating 400 calories a day to 1700. The metabolic damage and impact of high cortisol in long term starvation mode is a whole different ball game to simply CICO

[@sybney]

When I first started trying to lose weight, I started tracking cals and was only eating around 1,100 a day, sometimes less and I still felt like I was eating too much because I wasn’t seeing results on the scale. Thank god I realized that it was because my body was not adjusting well to that change at all!! It was completely shutting down, I was tired all the time, killing myself in the gym, performing poorly at school and just hurting myself overall:( I’m so glad you made this to show that the amount of calories you eat really does not matter! You need to eat until you are satisfied and use food as fuel! I really love this!

[@natachaoceane]

Aw Sydney im so happy to read that! You’re so right and it’s amazing that you turned it around cause I know it can be really confusing 😊 proud of you girl! 🙌❤️ and thank you so much for the love! Xx

[@Hanna-gy3ni]

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[@yolamoondaughter4660]

That's what's happening to me at the moment, but I just can't see any other way to reach my weight goals. I don't really know what to do...

[@awesomesauce3951]

Yola Moondaughter saaaaaaame, I'm eating approx 1200/day and i still feel like I'm eating too much. Haven't lost any weight though, and it sucks :(

[@girld1ck]

Sydney Goguen oh that's like me. I eat 600 cal a day. Yeah anorexia sucks

[@cup-of-stars333]

One thing I absolutely loved about this video was that you didn't fall into that trap of mentioning weight loss/physique change over the course of the week of restrictive eating, which is something that could have been triggering/problematic if you had done so. You kept the focus on how you felt and how you felt you were fuelled for activities, which is the most important thing here. I feel it's a hard leap for many girls in particular to get from thinking of calories as things that make one fat to thinking of calories as units of energy that FUEL the body (including the brain) through life. Speaking from experience, it is even harder for those of us who have been through eating disorders to make this mental transition from calories= fat to calories= fuel for life, and so I appreciate someone else who has clearly made this journey themselves not only encouraging others to do the same, but putting so much of her time and energy into doing so. You are always very responsible in the way you deliver information on health and fitness and that is so admirable. As a medical student I appreciate watching videos that are grounded in science, and I feel it's so refreshing to see someone talk about fitness and health who really knows what they are talking about from a scientific and medical point of view, and mentions sources, real science, and medicine. Everything is always bang on accurate, and you take the time to explain it to your audience to make it accessible. Just amazing!

[@natachaoceane]

hey lovely ❤️ thank you 😊 i agree and i also really think that the actual implications of eating like this on physical appearance (health aside) is quite detrimental over a period longer than a week and I wanted to make that point without confusing it at all with anything short term. Thank you for being so kind 😘

[@kawtharbakhach5848]

I agree. It is bizarre how even a girl (like me) who says "I could NEVER be anorexic I don't even care that much about my appearance I just want to lose some fat" can quickly go down the rabbit hole of calories are evil, food is evil, stop eating so much, you'll be fat forever if you enjoy eating food too much, etc etc. So scary. Glad videos like natacha's exist!

[@soniczforever5470]

Sorry but i disagree I have bone damage from obesity. I had sky high body fat and I wasn't even able to wear clothes in the uk. My days being overweight are over. You track your weight and your body fat this is why I am a size 16 in River island and 14 in others. Do this above. You could become fat second track your body fat. I weigh myself daily and no weight gained. It isn't nice having to change your wardrobe yet again. Bad for the heart, Im happy eating 1400 calories and training. This is to lose weight of course.

[@srishtimishra8914]

I was 16 when I found you, I had already developed an ed and I was losing so much hair, energy, motivation everything. Right now I’m 17, fully recovered from my ed and started weight training along with many other things! I’m slowly gaining energy, stability and taking all my carbs proteins and vitamins. Thank you Natacha for educating me. I pass on the knowledge to my family/friends too and recommend your channel. Love you

[@ronweasleyisme]

So proud of you! Keep going, stay strong and never give up! xx ❤️💪🏻👏🏻

[@srishtimishra8914]

Ron Weasley thank you 🥰❣️ you too! Have a wonderful day

[@jessxo4363]

Myfitnesspal made me obsessed with calories and undereating, I actually lost more weight when I ate normally

[@layanalghamdi7447]

Sameeee I ate 1200 for soo long and once I upped my calories I’m losing more weight

[@ronweasleyisme]

@@layanalghamdi7447 yeah. eating alot makes u lose more weight than eating less. your body need lots of energy to burn more calories so that's why u need to eat more. so proud of u. 👏🏻

[@layanalghamdi7447]

Ron Weasley thank youuu Im ngl but for a while I started eating from 1000-1300 and now I don’t count religiously so I don’t get tooo obsessed

[@donatrizahuu7639]

@@layanalghamdi7447 do you do workouts

[@layanalghamdi7447]

@@donatrizahuu7639 no not really but workouts are good for ur overall health

[@jennykane970]

your commitment is incredible

[@natachaoceane]

That means so much to me Jenny thank you so much!! Lots of love xxx

[@jennykane970]

of course! you inspire me everyday, sending all my love!!Xx

[@NicoleManu]

Your video quality is sooo clear 😍 Thanks for all the dedication and hard work you put into your videos and overall content!

[@natachaoceane]

Ahh Nicole thank you so much for noticing! I've been having a lot of fun putting this camera to work, it's a lot more complicated than my last one but I'm really liking the shots it takes! Lots of love xxx

[@NicoleManu]

Yes the shots are beautiful! I love your videos for their content but also your (and Mario's lol!) videography skills and they're definitely improving so much!

[@natachaoceane]

haha thank you! we are both learning a bunch of news skills and software at the moment so let's see where we can go! just trying to fit in time to learn! 😳xxx

[@NicoleManu]

Natacha Océane I’m excited to come along on your editing/videography skills journey 😊

[@sarax3835]

Nicole Manu fr

[@summertimesadness6285]

I used to eat around 600 calories a day and now I'm eating 1400 calories and it is do difficult but I have so much energy and can crush the workouts in the gym. Thank you for motivating me to become healthy again.

[@roosterooster]

Olivia04 _04 i hope you’re eating a bit more now, 1400 is still pretty low

[@sararashid4558]

Luca G depends how much she workouts and her height/ weight too

[@Jenny-pc3vr]

@@sararashid4558 It wouldn't even be enough on a long term no matter what her height is. She could be 4'9 and it would be not enough for a long time but it's definitely a good start. I just hope it'll get better

[@Surfing566]

@@Jenny-pc3vr yes, they can't increase their calories automatically, they need to do it bit by bit

[@ronweasleyisme]

@@roosterooster maybe they are trying to increase their calories more, don't worry be patient

[@mollyrose5087]

Your channel is so informative and amazing and certainly a helping hand when recovering from an ED. Thank you, you are doing so much x

[@natachaoceane]

that means so much to me Molly. I'm so proud of you on the road to recovery - I know it's not easy and it takes time but you are so amazing for going for it! Lots of love beautiful, I hope you make yourself so so happy! xx

[@mollyrose5087]

Natacha Océane thank you so much! You are so lovely xx

[@someoneyoudontknow7360]

i used to have ed and i ate 40-200 calories a day. But i’m recovering and i’ve come pretty far already. Thanks for this video, motivates me to get healthier!!!

[@iamestrela]

i'm so happy for you, keep going 💕

[@darpi_]

You’re doing great!! Keep going 🥰🥰

[@sunpi]

I’m shocked how much she eats normally!! I thought a six inch was a lot. Btw you seem like such a sweetie. I’m used to training legs with just two protein bars and weetabix I used to train fasted but I’m lifting quite a bit now and my body cannot cope without some carbs

[@Thefitty]

I agree with you on her appetite--I want to have a bigger one haha but I get full xD

[@bangtantxt6943]

Its because she does weightlifting and other vigorous workouts. Just like athletes, you need to eat a lot to have fuel to do those stuffs.

[@ameliaberry5828]

God girl I love your crazy experiments! Better you than me! Hahaha. I remember being soooo tired on 1500 calories too and just trying to push myself to keep performing. So restrictive and it became all I ever thought about! More food definitely makes me a happier, more energetic person xx

[@natachaoceane]

hahah! I know they're a bit crazy but hopefully they get across what I'm after! I totally feel you with the tiredness to! So proud of you and happy for you! It's not an easy change but you totally deserve it xx

[@ameliaberry5828]

Natacha Océane They’re great! Always so informative and fun. I’m proud of me, too. It’s been over a year since I was last starving and binging so I’m really happy! Thank you for always inspiring me to keep at it xxx

[@natachaoceane]

wow, it's crazy to look back and think about it! lots of love girl ❤️

[@floraldaedal]

This video completely changed my relationship with food and my body. I used to struggle with an eating disorder - restricting to 1200 as much I could, no energy in the gym, always tired, then binging and repeating the cycle. Now I strength train with heavy weights, have a much healthier relationship with food and my body, and feel more energized in the gym and in life than ever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@nataliemoreaux132]

you are actually a ray of light ☀️ thank you for being you Natacha!

[@natachaoceane]

thank you so much sweetie, you are so kind to me always and I smile at your comments! ❤️ xx

[@SchueyFan13]

I wish I had a time machine and could show myself 18 Year old self this video..I under ate massively when I was at uni and very nearly ended up failing my degree 😔 Brilliant video as always xx

[@natachaoceane]

hey sweetie! I'm exactly the same, that's literally exactly why I make videos like this 😘 I'm just hoping an 18 year old like we were sees it at the right time and that it can help in some way! xxx

[@Maya-tk8oq]

I am 18 and I’m in uni and this making me understand a bit more what I’m doing, I’m counting calories and eating 1,200-1,300 a day and this makes me realise maybe I can eat more and still lose weight/ be healthy

[@darpi_]

Wow same! 18 is such a sensitive age. I starved myself for such a long time my body almost gave up on me. I had to take a break from uni and just normal life in general. I learnt a lot from that experience but I hope ppl can learn from others’ experiences and no 18 goes through these things

[@AmeliaLATR]

I was eating 1200 cals, then I bumped it up to 1400, then 1800 now I've bumped it up to 2000+ and feeling a lot more energised 🌞

[@layanalghamdi7447]

Did u notice any weight gain?

[@theresiaengblom5451]

I want to do that too. Did you gain weight? And how long did it take?

[@ranagungor]

@@layanalghamdi7447 Hi! Since she hasn't responded I'd like to answer your question. I used to eat around 800-1000 calories a day and increased my calorie intake to 1800-2000 as well. I put on only 1 pound (0.5 kilo) which is nothing when I consider that now I feel more energised and happier. Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that fueling and trusting your body is the key :)

[@ranagungor]

@@theresiaengblom5451 Hi! Since she hasn't responded I'd like to answer your question. I used to eat around 800-1000 calories a day and increased my calorie intake to 1800-2000 as well. I put on only 1 pound (0.5 kilo) which is nothing when I consider that now I feel more energised and happier. Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that fueling and trusting your body is the key :)

[@theresiaengblom5451]

@@ranagungor thank you for answering. I myself have also increased my calories, but not much (yet). I think I will keep increasing little by little. Thanks again.

[@helantopia]

that moment when you realize Natacha could lift you easily and it wouldn't even be close to the weight she usually lifts multiple times

[@majsantiago9072]

Watching this video made me realize the reason why I was so "lazy" back when I was going through severe calorie restriction was simply because my body didn't have enough energy to fuel itself 😭

[@Vanessa-dk4ii]

I'm late to the party but thank you for filming this video! It really points out some of the lesser talked about miseries that stem from eating too little and being undernourished. Being tired all the time, wanting to stay home, not wanting to move much, always having to track every morsel of food to make sure you stay within your limit... The lust for life is zapped from you. I'm in recovery from anorexia and trying to recover not just my energy back, but my personality and my life back. This video made me really see some of the damage I have been doing for years. Thank you!

[@alicedaisy6752]

I love you!! This past month I tried increasing my calorie intake and upping my workouts and it’s worked so well for me, so thank you so much! I feel so much stronger now xx

[@natachaoceane]

This is amazing to hear Alice I'm so so happy for you! It's all down to your hard work (: 💪 xxx

[@rittasdan]

You just reminded me how much i DONT miss those days where I used to restrict and how much I appreciate where I am today :) thank you for sharing !

[@-Oddish-]

Ooo this makes me want to double mine. I usually have around 1200 a day and I'm always, always tired

[@layanalghamdi7447]

U should I used to do the same and I’m slowly adding more calories Good luck xxx

[@augustacookeygam5579]

And always very hungry too and miserable.

[@JessieRose96]

This makes me so so SAD but in a motivational way. I eat less than this & have done for many years & it sucks. Thank you for showing me exactly why I feel so crap all the time. It’s about time I upped my intake & tried to get over this disorder & restriction for good. Natasha you’re such an amazing person thank you ❤️

[@SugarRushh]

Love you girl, you are literally my inspiration. I have anorexia(well in recovery) and your videos give me courage

[@philippawood5047]

Sugar Rush take your time and know your strength. Sending you lots of positive vibes ♥

[@natachaoceane]

so much love sweetie, i can tell you are full of positivity and i'm so proud of you going through recovery. it's not easy and it takes time but I believe in you so much ❤️

[@LilyBowman]

you're videos are the best

[@shamikatapasvi8345]

*your

[@Jessie-gs6rq]

Your arms are absolutely perfect! I'd kill a man for that definition!

[@iseultlicatese8608]

Seeing this makes me realize how little I eat and how bad it is for my body 😓 i eat about 1000-1300 cals a day but i'm so scared to increase my daily intake

[@bellaredmond5210]

You should do it really slowly so your body gets used to it and you don't just suddenly put on loads of weight😊

[@gracefarrow6774]

Letswinwin _ I don’t know u personally of course, but I think you should probably eat more to feel your body and so you have enough energy throughout the day because that is a dangerously low amount of calories and you should eat more if you can. It’s a journey to get there but keep trying and don’t give up good luck

[@seraphsub]

Letswinwin _ that’s not healthy at all, that very restrictive and you probably have or are getting an Eating disorder. Please slowly increase your calories intake it, making it so low will only drain and kill you. You won’t lose any actual weight, so it much better to eat more.

[@kvmhgirl13]

Letswinwin _ That is so dangerous!

[@emmakilburg9221]

Letswinwin _ I know eating disorders are very competitive, but that’s not an excuse to tell people that their unhealthy behaviors are not unhealthy enough. I hope you get better, but saying this to people is not okay

[@sarah-kateryan9953]

When I started my weight loss journey 2 years ago this June, I decreased my food intake and I just kept doing that. I’m eating more food now and exercising more. I still get self conscious about my body but not as much as I used to. I always love your videos, Natacha!! Every time I get a notification for your videos, I try to watch them as soon as they come out. You are my role model! Love you! xx

[@gracechapman507]

I’m on a journey of increasing my calories! I had an eating disorder and would refuse to eat, and when I “stopped” I would still only eat 500 calories, and then 800, and then 1000 was my maximum for around a year until I went to a personal trainer and he’s upped my calories to 1500, I get so full so quickly but i feel great eating more! I’m excited for the future of increasing my fitness and metabolism and being able to eat more to fuel my days! I love watching these videos they are so inspiring, thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@abbeygallagher6821]

Natacha, I couldn't be more thankful that I have found your videos. Since watching your videos I have increased my food intake because I had the worst cravings and would binge and ruin all the 'hard' dieting I had been doing. I'm a pretty active person and so your videos emphasising how important fuelling your body is has really made a huge difference to my training/eating habits and also my body composition as well. Thank you so much. You also seem so bloody lovely too which makes me love you channel even more!!!

[@mennagamall]

"food is not something to be scared of,it enheartens your life" preach girl. I'm glad that video is done as i felt tired and drained for you . so much work is dedicated as usual.u r the best youtuber ever 😍😍😍

[@celinedavidseen]

It’s so genuine nice to follow a KZbinr who is so deeply committed to her videos. Sure I like other channels, but I never feel educated the same way. I appreciate your videos so much, and honestly your channel has given me back my life. I used to eat around 800-1200 calories, and my recovery is mainly based on your videos and experiments. Seeing how you thrive - not only physically but also mentally, has deeply inspired me to be healthy and happy, and not just skinny. People like you and channels like yours is the by far the most beneficial outcome of social media. Thank you so much! X

[@rabiyajumainah3058]

I used to eat only three apples a day now I actually eat meals 😩💞✌️

[@zoegreen905]

So glad you're eating again

[@r.ketley7948]

I never ate that little, but some days consumed only 800 calories for a short while, but now I maintain on 2100 calories

[@ellenmary9299]

Well done! Keep it up!

[@hannahlandry2789]

thanks for taking one for the team Natacha! I feel for you... having eaten less than 1000-1500 calories for so long and now eating at LEAST 2200 every day it makes a big difference. My activity has gone up and so has my happiness and fitness. Thanks for making this and I could totally see the effects on you poor lil thing i love you!

[@penelopebeauchemin6316]

That's the saddest portion of risotto I have ever seen hahahaha (11:04)

[@nuggetcake]

You are so inspiring! As someone who is currently in recovery (partial remission) it is so helpful to see someone who has fought the battle and come out the other side, and is currently living their best life. The closer I get to that place, the more I’m starting to realize that I never want to go back. 💕

[@vv1323]

Natacha this is an incredible video and truly empowering to everyone with an ED/extreme dieting. I would love to see you do a vegan/plant based for a week challenge! Please consider it. We get plenty of calories via whole plant foods that are 90% carbs & truly filling. You could even try some meat/dairy alternative products throughout the week & report back. You wouldn't be depriving yourself of anything and it'd be an interesting experient to see. I mean, it can't be worse than keeping your calories to 1.5k for a week ;)

[@vv1323]

Let me know your thoughts! Just throwing a video idea out there xx

[@jelkel1928]

Being vegan is an extreme diet

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

"So glad you don't do extreme diets!" "Do vegan!" Ummm... 🤔

[@ariataylor2500]

Jel Kel veganism isn’t an extreme diet at all?

[@sandyvdh6226]

@@ariataylor2500 yes it is its mostly a lifestyle for whoever has *no real problem with weight issues* and is a certain way to * vitamin deficiency* ... I don t care for scientific prove backing the fact that eating less red meat is healthier... Fish eggs and other animal sources of protein really are not that unhealthy ! I dispise the vegan community with their idiotic religious like believe of what actually is a luxury lifestyle choice .... There is a reason why many vegans and vegetarians go back to eating normal protein sources (eggs and fish and poultry and meat)...

[@kristieanneliese2459]

Yes!!! This is definitely one of my favs from you! I couldn't believe all the symptoms you were feeling. Those were all EXACT things I used to experience and I never understood why! I always just thought "oh i'm just tired because I worked out today", and I never realized how unhealthy that was for me. I was between 1500-1600 before I started watching your videos, and i'm now at 1900... obviously with plans to keep increasing over time! My energy, mood, performance in the gym, and SO many more things have improved. Your face when you went shopping looked so mentally and physically tired, and I couldn't believe that's how I used to live my life. You're amazing. Thank you x1000000.

[@delilahisabel]

You always come up with the most unique videos/experiments!!!! It is so clear how much work and dedication you put towards creating the best content for us

[@natachaoceane]

thank you! that means so so much to me, I can't even describe. I also couldn't agree with your last sentence any more! ❤️

[@MrsLPAmy]

As someone who's in recovery from anorexia this is a really good thing to see. Actually all of your videos. Thank you so much for your positivity and your honest opinion. I can speak for everyone I think that you are helping a lot of people with for example their relationship with food. Thank you so much! 💕

[@amysmith3152]

for someone who loves food, i would never expect you to make a video like this! thank you for your willpower and commitment ;)

[@natachaoceane]

Haha you know how much I do! 😂🤸‍♂️ you’re so welcome, I’m just trying to make videos that might have helped me when I was having a hard time and hopefully they’ll reach the right people and might help in some way! ❤️😊 xx

[@amysmith3152]

Natacha Océane that's so awesome that you're motivated by that. I am always encouraged by your healthy higher calorie diet :) I upped my calories to 2300 cals a day and my body has only looked leaner since!

[@natachaoceane]

i am so so happy to hear it! i hope you keep feeling so amazing and get to keep enjoying lots of food! ❤️

[@rosaleabruce9764]

I've been OBSESSED with your channel lately!!!! I was restricting my calories for SO long and you inspired me to just, eat healthy and put my focus into exercise!!!

[@StephKT1]

your editing is amazing!!

[@natachaoceane]

haha thanks so much Steph! Just lots of time playing around and making mistakes - still a long way to go though! xx

[@przemac]

Honestly one of the youtubers who is the most true to herself! It’s such a joy watching you, you’re incredibly inspiring and you’re content is awesome!! Keep it up girl :)

[@natachaoceane]

you're amazing Anni, thank you so much for saying that! so much love beautiful! ❤️

[@jenniferring6389]

i don't think you are going to believe this but i never comment on youtube videos. with everyone of ups i cannot help myself though! you are an incredible person and the best teacher.

[@natachaoceane]

Hey Jennifer! wow that's amazing to hear - i feel like you're so sweet about mine so that was a surprise! so much love sweetie, thank you for making an exception for me! 😂❤️

[@Amy-ve3ke]

Was eating 1100-1200 calories a day and was tired as hell and didn't lose the weight rapidly either .. now eating 1400-1500 calories a day and seeing the scale move!

[@JulieWallis1963]

95kg wow! I thought my PT was trying to kill me when he gave me 60kg yesterday. (But I was so proud when I managed it)

[@johnhubert6075]

I was eating significantly less calories and had a terrible relationship with food for like two years until 6 months ago when I found your videos. I really can't tell you how much it helped to hear and see you eating more while training. I definitely feel like I am happier now that I am eating more, I feel so much better and think physically I look so much better. Would have not done this if it weren't for you!

[@JuliaBhansali]

you are SO CUTE!!! and i love how healthy your relationship with food is!! so refreshing and encouraging for someoen recovering from an ED:)

[@its.amurphy9939]

Thank you so much for making this video Natacha, It was very eye-opening and exactly what I needed to hear since I've been as a plateau with my training and I know it has to do with what I'm doing in the kitchen, not the gym. As usual, great content!!!!

[@tammygallichan449]

This is honestly crazy, I constantly feel tired and some days don’t feel like going to the gym and I never thought it was cause I’m not eating enough food. Maybe I need to take a look at my diet

[@linneawestberg6435]

this is SO Interesting. ive noticed recently that i feel pretty similar to when i was depressed if i dont sleep well. and its really annoying cus i have to get up really early and also get me full 8 hours of sleep *whiny* ive never seen you before but thank you for existing, thriving and sharing it with the world

[@md7160]

I can't believe you cut calories for this video! Love you so much

[@natachaoceane]

I enjoy pushing myself and documenting things through film!! Thank you for watching Maggie!! Love back xxx

[@MadieClinard]

OK I feel the same way!! She is so amazing!

[@clairepeacock5756]

ohhh my goodness i wants to comment on about a million things on this as i watched it but decided to wait till the end. natacha you blow my mind. like forget youtube i don't know anyone this good or committed at their job!!!

[@nicolerich2578]

Thank you so much for this! I have been struggling to up my calorie intake after six months of restriction. Today I hit 1500 calories for the first time in a while and couldn't help feeling bad... until I saw this video! All the small effects you were mentioning throughout affect me every day--I had no idea those things weren't normal! Thank you for this important video.

[@hellieweird123]

I just have to say- it’s so so so nice to follow a KZbinr who recommends something other than cutting and bulking!!!! It caused so much stress for me thinking should I bulk or cut? do I have to be hungry when cutting and then gain too much fat when bulking??! I really appreciate your sustainable approach!!!!! Good for those of us who have struggled with bingeing/EDs or disordered eating ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@underthestarsoverthemoon4259]

2:56 “I’m sorry” Aww that’s soo cute😩❤️

[@hannahlucxk750]

A PERFECT example to anyone struggling of why cutting calories is not sustainable!! Love your videos Natacha you changed my outlook on food COMPLETELY!!! 💞

[@ggadams3452]

i love how realistic she is with food and how she can eat that amount of calories in a day and not make it seem like it is an absurd thing to do and that it is actually quite good for you and can keep you fit and in shape.

[@karisodonoghue389]

I have been eating at a huge deficit every time I start working out heavily. I am so happy I found this video because I always get so discouraged from the lack of results and I get burned out then I just break down and stop working out then I stop eating the right foods. So I am definitely going to bump up my calories. I’m a little worried that it might make me gain weight at first but so far I have had so much energy since I first started eating more. Thank you for posting this. I’m so glad I found you!

[@notionwithb327]

I've recently found your channel and absolutely love what you're about and how you train!! You are CRAZY inspiring, I really love watching all of these videos and love how you focus on happiness and performance rather than looks. I've always dealt with serious body image issues, and have always loved working out but for all the wrong reasons. I've realized that I've spent the last ...7 (!?!?!) years not treating my body that great, and now gaining all of this knowledge from your channel, I'm slowly starting to focus on eating more and working on performance. I know increasing calories takes a long time (I'm currently at 1800 and working out 5-6 days a week because I'm just having so much fun) but I know I should eat more. ANYWAYS - you're amazing, and thanks for posting such great videos. :)

[@Marvelous-darling]

I didn't realize that I still was restricting food until a couple months ago, when I added up all the symptoms you described in this video -- exhausted, moody, couldn't focus, along with anxiety and trouble sleeping. I'm working on it and making changes, and it's getting better, but these are signs that something is not right and yet they are SO accepted by society at large. Thank you for encouraging eating!

[@maurisdetona970]

i just finished watching. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU

[@natachaoceane]

love ya!

[@mahnoor3086]

I used to eat 1000-1200 calories a day and do like an hour of cardio plus some weights. After a point I just couldn't make it through my workout sessions and I thought that was because I'm "weak" or something . Lost a lot of weight but it all came back because I just couldn't drag myself to the gym anymore. Your videos make so much sense and explain a lot

[@Laura-tr8kz]

Can you do a video on artificial flavors. I have heard that drinking drink enhancers, diet sodas, or any artificial drinks make you gain weight. How do these 0 calorie drinks make you gain weight. Are they healthy/safe? You are such a inspiration and I love the effort you put in! So glad you’re back! 💗

[@natachaoceane]

hey Laura! that's a really interesting topic! I know Stephanie Buttermore has a video on artificial sweeteners and i think she touches on zero calorie sweet drinks in that video too - that's probably what you're after and it's already uo and waiting for ya! ❤️xxx

[@savannahdianne]

Laura B good idea

[@notfedersic8492]

For diet sodas, 0 cal is 0 cal. But some people start craving actual sugar/carbs because of a small insulin spike caused by the few calories in the soda - but have no sugar to collect. So some people might feel hungrier after the diet soda, thus consuming more = gaining weight. The diet soda (if we assume it’s 0 cal) doesn’t cause weight gain on its own, but might make you hungrier. Then again, the insulin spike doesn’t happen to everyone, we all react differently. As for how healthy: less unhealthy than regular soda, due to less/no sugar. But there is some research going on, looking into how “fake sugars” affects the gut bacteria. So far, not looking good. As for how safe regular and diet Soda is: not for your teeth. The low pH in all carbonated drinks discolors and breaks down the enamel. So even that “zero cal, lime flavored, mineral containing carbonated water” is bad.

[@MadieClinard]

AhhhH! I want her to do this too!

[@temmietaft2552]

I absolutely love your channel because you inspire me to constantly strive to be better.

[@demetria12121]

Ahhh 1400 is my daily caloric intake I wish I could normally eat 2800 like youuu!! :(( anyways gonna enjoy this video now! Love u

[@caitlinj3968]

tuqa xmx I’m with you girl!!! Haha

[@MyStardollVideos]

Same girl! Then again, I don't do anything remotely close to cardio and I'm pretty new to lifting so if I ate 2800 calories I'd a be fat af haha

[@natachaoceane]

I hear you girl, I know how it is because I was there. I promise that if that's what you want, you definitely can! It takes a little time to adapt your metabolism upwards but I have a video on how I did it called How I Get Lean on 2,500 Calories which is all about the approach I used. Lots of love sweetie! xx

[@sararashid4558]

Natacha Océane is 2500 your maintenance calories?? ❤️

[@bruty16]

@@natachaoceane what if u have pcos? I gain on 1500 bc of it so im afraid to up the amount

[@freyamaria1949]

Thank you so much for being one of the few ‘fitness’ people on social media to show that more calories are good! 2 years ago I was diagnosed with anorexia with a bmi of 14 because I went of the ‘normal’ fitness person recommendation of 1800 calories a day! It was obviously way too low and I suffered all the symptoms of tiredness, irritability, fear of food etc.Obviously I had a severe eating disorder at the time and now I am so much better I try not to track calories but I have way more energy and it’s peopel like you who have helped me realise that more calories does NOT equal gaining weight! Thank you

[@natachaoceane]

Hey Freya ❤️ I'm so sorry to hear that sweetie, I know the difficulty and pain it causes to go through. I am so so happy for you and proud of you for the way you've moved away from tracking and giving yourself more energy ❤️ what you said is so amazing, the only thing I would say is that I totally agree with the eating more not being a bad thing, but even though it sounds counterintuitive, body weight and fat are separate and the scales are so deceiving. the ultimate recommendation I have is to slowly leave them if you can as they are super distracting. I know it sounds tough but I promise it can be a huge help! so much love sweetie! xx

[@freyamaria1949]

Thank you so much xx

[@leahj1613]

It really is crazy how it impacts your energy levels, doing my alevels i ate anywhere between 200-350 kcals per day and i was just drained, i did this for almost two years due to seeing my prom photos, i literally could barely work, i used to be a runner and love it, but whenever my mum would ask if i wanna go running i would just dread it \

[@groovythemes]

YOU SACRIFICED FOOD TO SHOW US A VALID POINT!! ILY❤️❤️ your videos mean everything to me! I am so happy to have found your videos because without you, I would still be stuck with bad habits :( THANK U❤️❤️

[@natachaoceane]

Hey lovely! You’re so welcome, with amazing and consistent support like the type you guys give it’s the least I can do! It makes me so holy to hear you’ve overcoming those habits and honestly the credit is all yours, I know it’s not easy! ❤️

[@groovythemes]

Natacha Océane Aw thank you so much Natacha! And the support shall never end! ❤️

[@benjibumble]

I was on reduced calories for the past year and have now "plateaued" at a really low caloric level. Would love to learn more about the steps I can take to increase my metabolism!

[@SimsInfoVideo]

She has a video for that! It's called something like 'how I get lean at 2500 cals'

[@benjibumble]

Kpop Stuff thnx. Found it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWfbn42ehJKDoas

[@juliawalter6673]

You keep surprising me with those brilliant, smart ideas of how to properly teach people distinguish good decisions from bad ones when it comes to fitness and more importantly sustaining health! I’ve been watching you for a year and a half now and girl you are gorgeous! I wish there were more people like you so world could be a better place❤️

[@ingridduran5264]

Love your videos! Favorite fitness KZbinr❤️❤️

[@natachaoceane]

ahhh Ingrid thank you so much for watching my videos!! All my love xxx

[@francescasivilotti6399]

some videos come in your feed at the right time 🥰 recovery is so so so much better!

[@abbieamend5569]

I used to eat 600-800 a day, and thanks to you, I’m now eating approx. 2300 a day. Thank you so much.

[@arlenescott3807]

Well done thatg amazing💕

[@jadadugas7958]

I love you Natacha!! Your videos makes me so happy and inspire me. Thank you for being so genuine.

[@natachaoceane]

hey Jada! ❤️ that makes me so so happy, I am the thankful one! lots of love sweetie - you commented in the first thirty secs so I hope you end up liking the video! 😂 xxx

[@haileypuckett8935]

I’m obsessed with the quality of your videos! They’re so clear it’s unreal 😱

[@jacobstuckey8767]

“I used to get a foot long and I would go HARD”

[@ellawest5137]

your talk at the end honestly just gave me so much hope that one day I won't feel the need to restrict myself calorically. great video!

[@HelloJennyx]

u helped me overcome my fear of calories! ❤️ you and mario are amazing! thank u

[@natachaoceane]

Hey Jenny! That makes me so unbelievably happy to hear! I’m so proud of you for overcoming it! Xx

[@TiffanyOree]

I seriously just love you so much. Please don’t ever stop making videos. Your content is so legit and helpful, and your personality is so amazing!!! ❤️

[@natachaoceane]

Hey beautiful! Thank you, that means the world to me! I won’t do, I’m so lucky to have amazing support like yours ❤️❤️ thank you!

[@GlitterGoddessXOXO]

Those one legged vertical jumps! Lol I could never

[@kamilawiklanski1381]

You just make my day SO much better by simply watching your videos, you're such a genuine person I LOVE YOU!

[@sofiahernandes5272]

you are SOMETHING ELSE girl!! so in love with you and everything you do!

[@lisaconboy1165]

Thank you for talking about our relationship with our bodies first, and metrics second. Nice job bringing in the metrics (Pubmed studies) too! Best

[@xiction]

Omg when you grabbed the 350 cal dessert and begged for it to fill you up that's literally me lol

[@sarahdavis95]

you are the best fitness youtuber on KZbin - and the best overall youtuber on HERE RIGHT NOW

[@natachaoceane]

🙈🙈❤️ girl you are way too kind!! There are some youtubers I love who I think I don’t even come close to! 😂 Thank you for being amazing! 😘😘

[@spreadlove8981]

Completely unrelated but i find your accent so cute!

[@ScarlettLinLatt]

You are one of the most unique fitness youtubers ever😍 Props to your hard work you put into those videos!

[@maurisdetona970]

i have already liked and haven't watch yet! Love youuu xoxo

[@natachaoceane]

Ahh thank you Mauris! You're so kind! I hope you still enjoyed watching it!! xxx

[@Babykayla]

You are so motivating! Being someone whose struggled with food and eating disorders this video is so amazing! Your are helping so many women! Love you girl

[@Babykayla]

How did you get up to a high calorie intake without gaining weight at first?

[@SophieKristiansen]

Natacha, this is why I like you, and relate to you so much. You really inspire me! I am trying to follow your path, coming from a background of restrictive eating and obsessive cardio (disguised as a running obsession, how original!) Now trying to increase my caloric intake, overall athletic performance and just happiness really! This was hard to watch because it wasn't that long ago for me that 1500kcal would have been 3-4 days worth of food... But I am finally at a point where I see how inefficient and just crazy that is. Thanks for all the great work you do and for speaking about something that is so important. Big hugs! x

[@natachaoceane]

Hey Sophie ❤️ I feel you girl I know how hard it is! I had that kind of running obsession too, mine was hidden somewhere in the iron man training I think. I’m so so happy for you and what you described! I’m so proud of you and how you’re thinking about everything, it is so not easy to do but you sound like you’ve really made a huge change ❤️😘

[@PipAlblasMusic]

Thanks for making this video!! Really confirms how much undereating affects you negatively! Plus you’re just so positive and enthusiastic in your videos, I love that!!

[@jenniferapplebaum8335]

It's probably a good thing you didn't go to the movies. I always have to avoid going to the movies when I'm cutting because the smell of popcorn that I can't eat is like torture!

[@natachaoceane]

hahah good point! every time I go I eat those Joe & Sephs Salted Caramel popcorn (maybe you know the ones, they're amazing!) - I totally get you! xx

[@elysianhxney]

Jennifer Applebaum feel u Have the popcorn as your cheat snack/meal you deserve a treat every now and then

[@zoegreen905]

Popcorn is literally a diet food!

[@ronweasleyisme]

@@zoegreen905 not if its added with caramel or chocolate 😭😭😭😂😂