I Lost Over 20 Pounds... But I Really Wish I Did This Different

[@racheliselin750]

I am 74. I had a accident little over 2 years ago. I had a lot of surgeries. So, I was unable to continue my 5 mile walk a day and weight excersie. I am now able to get back to walking. I am now walking a mile a day. I am doing 2 lb weights . Slow progress.

[@jupeter24]

Good for you 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AutumnBates]

That's amazing to hear Rachel!

[@GoingGreenMom]

Wishing you a full recovery! 🎉

[@Homeandthimble]

Congrats!! I’m 7 months postpartum with my fourth baby and lost 20lbs since January by following your principles with some modifications since I’m still breastfeeding. I spent time healing my abdominal separation and want to begin strength training now! My pregnancies were so miserable, I didn’t do anything but walk when I could. 😅 You’re amazing!

[@bearchow1723]

Wow, you are amazing too! Mind sharing the modifications? No worries if you don’t feel comfortable. In any case, sending well wishes for your continued healing and success.

[@Leo-mr1qz]

Congratulations ❣️ 🎊 Walking during pregnancy is more than some women do. 😊

[@AutumnBates]

Wow, congratulations to you on your weight loss and healing your body! That's fantastic! ❤

[@Homeandthimble]

​@@bearchow1723 Thank you!! Absolutely!! I added in more bread and grain carbs, and sometimes still had some cookies, my weak spot. 😅 I still focused on protein fat and fiber, but without a serving of grains at least once a day, I noticed my milk supply drop! Carbs replenished it very quickly though. I didn't do a regular fast either, but still stopped snacking at night. It was more like a 12-14hr fast. 👍 Hope that helps!

[@jeanavery4451]

Autumn, I threw out my back on May 14th lifting weights, and I’m just NOW starting to feel better. I haven’t been able to lift ANY weights since it happened, so any recommendations of starting back into lifting again would really help me. I’m almost scared to lift again, lol. By the way, I purchased your 6 week program on Monday, and I made the raspberry chia jam recipe, the tahini coffee smoothie, and the tropical lemon chia pudding! Wow! 🤩 So good! Tonight I’m making the apple beet slaw and the curry and apple salad. I still use the other 6 week program recipes and they have been a staple for me. Thank you for creating such wonderful programs and recipes for us. ❤

[@suzannemcvicker617]

Try Essentrics, Pilates, Lagree instead of weights

[@jeanavery4451]

@@suzannemcvicker617 I’ve never heard of Eccentrics! Pilates is a great idea! Thank you so much! I’m just afraid of throwing my back out again if my form is off and/or the weight is too heavy if I start lifting again. I really threw it out this last time, worse than I’ve ever done to it before.

[@suzannemcvicker617]

@@jeanavery4451 essentrics is super gentle, developed by a former professional ballerina. It's the only exercise that consistently keeps me out of pain, life changing. It's super affordable, about $14/month for access to hundreds of workouts via their app/website (they sell some CDs, and have some free on KZbin, and sometimes on public television).

[@AutumnBates]

I'm so happy you're enjoying the new Program, Jean, but I'm very sorry to hear about your back! I definitely recommend reading over pages 26-29 of the new Program to decide which fitness level is best for you to get back into resistance training, even if using your own body weight at first. ❤

[@davidneal6920]

Hang in there. I have done my back a few times. Lite walking and stretching got me there in the end

[@skillsmany2235]

🌞 Happy Summer Solstice Autumn! ⚘️ You are all-season awesome! Cheers! ☕️🕊♥️✨️

[@rachelcrossen8136]

Yes stay strong during pregnancy. Your body needs to be stronger than ever

[@ellakosma4415]

I used to work out during pregnancy with Sidney Cummings, it was tough but totally worth it, she’s the best ❤️✨

[@margrose5]

I have been working out with Sydney for about four years! I’m stronger than ever at 73.

[@Leo-mr1qz]

Lifting during pregnancy IS beneficial, but there are modifications you have to make. For example, you can't lie down on your back and do flies. Towards the end of the second trimester, it probably wouldn't be in your best interest to deadlift or squat. Although, basic moves with sufficient weight did seem to carry through well with my 3 pregnancies and recoveries. ❤

[@ashtonlynnmarie]

personal trainer here certified to work with pregnant clients (currently have 2) .... laying down is something I avoid with my clients but the deadlift and squat comment is not accurate. Those 2 moves are actually VERY beneficial. in the 2nd Tri, the weight could be lowered for a bit as the hormones allow for looser joint movement, but it is completely safe to still do so and even increase the weight back up after she is comfortable with the changes. **disclaimer - every pregnancy and every woman is different. please consult your medical team to ensure you are safe to workout and its best to get instruction from a certified personal trainer even if you haven't in the past to make sure you are using proper form as your body, balance, and needs change.

[@Leo-mr1qz]

@ashtonlynnmarie My medical doctor was the one who advised me on not doing exercises on my back for long periods of time. As for deadlifts and squats, about the middle of the second trimester, it felt too awkward to do those exercises. I felt the risk of injury would be too high. Thanks for your opinion, though. 😊

[@wfroedgern]

You’ve gotten me 💯% hooked on LMNT. The grapefruit…😋

[@bigkrazy15]

I disagree on not using the scale. I think the message should be not to overemphasize the scale, but it is absolutely an important and meaningful metric. The tape measure is good, but the best metric for folks serious about body recomposition is going to be week to week performance in the gym.

[@sarahp2297]

I haven’t had a period for 8 months, I have been to the doctor multiple times. I never had issues before I started intermittent fasting. Do you have any advice?

[@meerkat2992]

Great information. Thanks!

[@guylainelamoureux]

You have so much discipline. You look fantastic after giving birth to Sage, you did it and it is so inspiring. Thanks for the tips… I know strenght training is key, can’t escape the knowledge. 😆💪❤️🇨🇦.

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Good job, Autumn!❤❤

[@davidneal6920]

Good focus on core strength 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@terrywalker7115]

Hi Autumn You look amazing. Thank you for all this great information it really helps.

[@pennyrosehandmade5276]

Do you have a strength or resistance workout video guide for those who don’t have a gym membership?

[@breannaross9094]

Sorry i know this question is about the 10k steps for 30 days. So my first day of 10,000 steps for 30 days. It ok to not be able to do it on first day right I did 6,368 steps today on my treadmill. Is it ok if I can't get 10,000 everyday? I would like to know so I know I'm still doing right. Thank you. I want to know if im still doing the 10k everyday properly before I say i did it for 30 days.

[@rachelcrossen8136]

Where do you get to use an Inscale?

[@lisaroberson1484]

I am always concerned when someone as thin as you discusses a weight loss need when they are already small. Our society is still thin obsessed, which leads you to or triggers many eating disorders, It would be helpful if you prefaced your recommendations on the fact that you already extreme small. I too have a B.S in nutrition. That used to give me a voice, doesn’t seem to anymore, even though I have worked the field for over 40 years

[@jupeter24]

To be fair, a lot of appearance is just camera angles. I'm certainly not thin (like 33% body fat, with low muscle percentage) but at the right angle, I can still look thin *In the right clothing)

[@tiffanyclement6959]

Is your protein powder NSF certified?

[@rontiemens2553]

How did you measure your perceived skeletal muscles loss during pregnancy?

[@jupeter24]

Autumn has said in the past that she uses the InBody scale at her gym to measure fat loss and muscle 💪 growth. I don't know if she has ever used a Dexa scan, it's my understanding that Dexa uses a small amt of radiation -not worth it for me. Plus, I believe a Dexa scan is more expensive as well The InBody is 98% accurate (per study done at Mayo) and it doesn't matter what version of the InBody you use, they were all measured to be at the same accuracy level (each version of the InBody) . It's really just a comparison tool. Aka compare if you're losing or gaining muscle 💪 and/or body fat. Have a great day

[@jupeter24]

Oh, sorry!! You asked during pregnancy -im assuming Autumn skipped it and just did measurements before and after her baby. When I went to get an InBody, they asked me if there was any chance I could be pregnant, I said "no." So I assume you're not supposed to do an InBody while pregnant. def not a Dexa scan while pregnant, Dexa uses a small amt of radiation -big no-no with a developing fetus.

[@jejunamja]

Thanks for sharing ...

[@slax4884]

Is a ceritifed clinical nutritionist, is that the same as a clinical dietitian? I don't really understand the terms Thanks for your video :)

[@margrose5]

Nutritionists are much better! Dieticians are trained in the medical mainstream fashion. They’re the ones who create the terrible hospital menus! The ones with jello, juice, white bread, etc. Stick with Autumn and with functional doctors. Some great ones on KZbin.

[@jupeter24]

All the states are different, you should look at what degrees people have. Autumn has a BS and MS in Nutrition. I think her advice is very solid. I've lost 17 pounds since April, her diet has improved my reproductive health (periods), and I have more energy than I've had in YEARS! Plus, other benefits. There are other people (M.D.s, PhDs) with higher degrees from top med schools and universities that recommend the same diet (or very similar to it) as Autumn, fyi. In many careers, a piece of paper truly doesn't mean much; instead it's about having the right knowledge and skills. Just bc someone has a piece of paper saying "certified dietician" doesn't mean they're competent at what they do either. Theres a lot of terrible dieticians out there, who recommend eating ultra-processed foods, which are clinically proven to alter the brain 🧠 and be addicting. Not to mention ultra-processed foods bypass the natural hunger mechanisms, so it's easy to overeat

[@biancablast8153]

You have a pelvic tilt