I'M QUITTING RESISTANCE TRAINING // Why I'm Quitting and What I'm Doing Instead

[@nadiasharnelle]

Mobility, pilates and yoga has been the combo my body craves for the past few years. There's something so freeing about primal movement 💚.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I love that you're loving your movement practice! :)

[@KerriS-w1u]

Literally couldn't have said it better myself. This video is soooo relatable. I love lifting weights, but I think mobility training will better serve me in the long run. Focusing on steps and mobility, while still incorporating weight training (because it makes me feel amazing mentally). Just looking for a nice balance, and to give my body what it wants. Great video. Your content is some of my favorite 🩷

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I love this approach! Sounds very balanced and aligned for you! :)

[@AlexaGuidry-ny5ol]

When you figure out how to balance this please share!!!! I’m struggling I need both so bad but how to choose what / when to lift is the hard part

[@alexisholman7676]

I don't normally comment... But somehow your realizations are happening at the same time as mine! I also have plenty of muscle for my frame (my doctor recently called me "Schwarzenegger" after looking at my scan), and I have multiple injuries I've been ignoring. I'm glad you articulated my feelings for me so I can let go of strength training for a while and focus on fixing things. Let's do it! Rooting for you. 🎉

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

haha I love that your doctor called you that. I'd be so proud 🙌

[@corkandbeans392]

Since following you in 2021 I have become so much more in tune with what my body wants. Tracking my food for a long time and reverse dieting helped me to really learn what my body thrives on. I love your content and good luck on this new journey!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I'm so happy for you! That's such a vital thing to learn and it makes a world of difference!

[@jezmoore9152]

There is so much conflicting communication out there about fitness and most people miss the actual communication with themselves. Go girl! You should be so proud of yourself for mentally realising that you don’t have be “that” person who lifts heavy. Your videos are amazing! Literally going through these feels right now ❤

[@rachels2568]

I started lifting heavy about a year ago and recently I've not been loving it. My back and knees have been more prone to injury, which takes me out of the gym for weeks at a time, and I've been feeling so guilty and like I'm falling behind. This video was really helpful to know that it's ok to take a break - I've been wanting to try more gentle strength training workouts like pilates! My only reservation is how motivated I am when I'm in an actual gym, but working out at home is NOT motivating at all, so I'm afraid I'll give up easily.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

If you've been getting injured more lifting then usually there's something more to look at there. There's a few things that might be happening: 1. Your form isn't optimal. It would be worth investing in 2-3 personal training sessions to get form checks for the bigger lifts. This goes a loooong way in preventing injury. When you add more and more weight, even small deviations in form can cause huge issues 2. You're just going too heavy overall. If you feel like you're really pushing yourself hard with the weight, then try scaling back by 20%. In general, you should be leaving 1-2 reps in the tank with good form. So if your workout calls for 10 reps, you should be able to do 12 with perfect form but stop at 10. 3. You're not recovering well enough. This could be because you're training too much/too often/too hard, not sleeping enough, not eating enough, not eating enough protein, or too stressed overall. Optimizing recovery can greatly reduce injury risk. 4. Nutrient depletion can make injury more common. If you eat a restrictive diet (calorie restriction, vegan/vegetarian, limited carbs, etc), you might not be getting enough of certain key nutrients to repair your body Even if you don't want to keep lifting regularly, if 3 or 4 is your problem, you'll want to work on that to improve your overall health

[@oedalis]

I workout at home only and what helps me is keeping my home gym equipment in my sight by putting it next to my TV (where I follow workouts). There's also an element of self-discipline involved which is great to hone. I'd suggest thinking about what public gym things motivate you to workout and trying to introduce those into your home gym space. If it's other people, I usually just watch informational workout videos from folks that are demonstrating helpful exercises to motivate me to move.

[@kimberlypruszynski1122]

This is an element of intuitive eating- i think its called intuitive movement or joyful movement. Its redefining exercise to to make joy your end goal vs fitness/weight loss goals

[@stephanietchou6292]

Reading the comments and from my own experience, I feel like mobility really is the next “big thing” in wellness because it helps with every day life/longevity AND all other physical activities (more mobility means less injuries when lifting, for example, because you have a bigger range of motion, better control of your body and better “feel” for how to move/lift)

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I agree! I've been seeing more and more people throwing it in. Idk if it will ever get as "trendy" as resistance training though since it's not very sexy haha

[@evs5035]

I love this. After some heavy lifting for some months I realised my body doesn't really thrive doing these exercises, but seeing everyone is doing it made me stay 5 days a week. Now I let my body rest, do walks, and specially pilates and when I want some weights and my body feels so much better!

[@alexaguidry48]

I feel like it’s so vital to go through heavy phases but if it’s all we do or at least me my body locks up feels stiff and then if I spend time on cardio and mobility I lean out and feel amazing!

[@MrsRivera777]

Move with nicole and Julia reppel for mobility has been amazing

[@lindseyrenee6511]

Omgg i've been thinking about this so much recently. This is definitely a sign I should stop lifting so heavy! I've been wanting to transition to yoga and calisthenics training with a few weight sessions in between. The identity factor is why I've put it off!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

It's wild how much our identities prevent us from changing, even when change serves us better!

[@jenmessier2195]

I feel like I am at that point right now, I love lifting but I like where my body is now...I don't need to build anymore "muscle" but I would like to maintain all of the work that I have done over the years. Thinking of moving to lighter weights and also body weighted workouts... so you think I can maintain my body with these kind of workouts rather than lifting heavy....

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

You need approximately 1/7 of the work you did to build muscle to maintain it. So as long as you're hitting that threshold, you should be able to maintain :)

[@jenmessier2195]

@@MissFitAndNerdy amazing thank you!

[@nathanyoder4509]

Lately I have been wanting to swim more than any other exercise, so you encouraged me to do so today😂 Wishing you luck on your fitness journey! Love your videos!

[@justpeachy242]

Marissa, I love this so much I think sometimes we feel like we have to resistance train in order for our bodies to look at or feel a certain way but this is kind of giving your body permission to do what it wants which is so lovely

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah, I think a lot of people noticed the initial benefits when they start resistance training and then get stuck thinking that they have to keep doing exactly that in order to keep feeling that way. But in reality, often the huge benefits come just from the change rather than the actual thing itself. This is true for different diets too. It’s just the body responding to a hormetic stress.

[@peache8]

I love that you put this video out there because more needs to be said about the 5x a week lift heavy routine that just doesnt work forever. I started developing a lot of issues from heavy lifting, even with a good stretching and mobility routine. Which I later realized I had a lot of imbalances and fascia migration causing my body to be misaligned. At first I switched to hypertrophy ranges and light weight, but you cant strength train yourself out of dysfunction. I felt even worse than when I was doing low reps. One day I saw some low impact workouts on tiktok, started with 5lbs, and a lot of my postural issues i had from barbell rows were fixed. I could stand for longer periods. I was having achey feet after some band hip abduction work (it messed up my alignment), and that was fixed too. Im not giving up on strength training, it just produces euphoria that lighter weight cant replicate but I'm spending time on making my body feel good and aligned.

[@cadeaumbabazi]

U can do yoga /pilates at any age bt not lift heavly. Who ever reads this do ur best as long as u can untill age tells to calm down. Body changes shldnt be a trend. Sadly same pple encouraging n doing everything to get followers are the ones discouraging. If u on the Journey, love it stay focused

[@nikk5002]

I do weight training every other day and body weight every other day. Helping a lot with fat loss.

[@Amyjwashere]

I like the sentiment that tracking can lead to improved relationship to food rather than creating an ED where none existed before. I have high functioning autism but eating a balanced diet is really tough. I can only focus on one or two aspects at a time: say fiber or protein but not both. Back to Marisa, I hope you learn to love exercising again! All movement is good movement!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yes! I've seen it go both ways with people. Tracking can be super negative for some, and super positive for others!

[@nanaisloved2736]

My cravings have always been flowy stuff like yoga, animal flow, kettlebell flows etc and I also love HIIT, but I was not happy with being either skinny or not defined when I gained weight, so I started Bodybuilding and was really happy with how I finally gained some muscle. But my body keeps getting me up to do cardio so even though I'm eating like 3500 kcal daily and training so hard that I almost cry, I'm still not further than I was a year ago. In fact, I think I used to have more muscle even though I'm training much harder than before. It's just so exhausting. Leg days make me so tired I have to lay down afterwards. People say: just give up you're not made for Bodybuilding. But I keep thinking, if I quit cardio I'd build more. Tough decisions

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

If you want to prioritize aesthetic goals it would definitely be worth cutting back on the cardio for a few months and seeing what your body can do when you’re just focused on resistance training. Cardio resistance training, essentially our opposites of each other when it comes to the systems of the body that are required for that type of movement. So if you’re doing a lot of cardio, you’re definitely undoing a lot of the progress you would be making with resistance training. Obviously idk what your current routine is but consider cutting out cardio for 3-4 months and then see how much progress you make with building muscle

[@LillianHicks1]

Hell yeah yoga girl!!!! So great to hear you have joined the dark side... or the light rather :P I think you would thrive doing Jiu-Jitsu. It is gross, the sweat is gross, but it is such intelligent sport and you would be amazing :D

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Hahaha I actually used to do martial arts! I have a black belt in soo bahk do

[@samantha_ryley]

so excited to see that you posted!!! absolutely love you and your content 🤍

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thank you so much!! That means the world to me!!!

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

Yes. Our physiology changes and so should we! High androgens here, so new relationship with fitness as well! 💖

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yup! Our bodies are constantly in flux so we need to change to adapt!

[@wellroundedmama]

This video hit home for me. I’ve been lifting for five years and all of a sudden, I’ve turned into a Pilates girl using light weights, and trying to improve my mobility, flexibility and strength.

[@agent74113]

This is why my workout routine is centered around Yoga first, then i add on weight training for more muscle growth, and cardio for, well... more intense cardio

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

If your body loves it then that’s great!!

[@j.g1637]

Side note- your hair omg 😍😍😍

[@nannoreul]

Yes!! I’ve been thinking this for myself!! Would LOVE a mobility/pilates/etc routine-type video!

[@taoist32]

I think everyone, at some point forgets you can change your goals when it comes to resistance training. Resistance training was and is meant to support whatever goals you have whether it’s a sport or daily life activities. Bodybuilding, powerlifting, strength training, and Olympic lifting are not everyone’s only options. For example, I used to powerlift when younger. I loved lifting heavy and getting strong enough to reach bench press, deadlift, and squat goals. But my flexibility and mobility paid the price. I was big and strong, but couldn’t do much when it came to daily life. Now, years later, my focus is also on mobility and flexibility through yoga. I weightlifting 2x a week to support my strength in order to get better at yoga postures.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yup! It's so easy to get stuck in one modality and forget just how many other ways there are to move your body!

[@katyklyn7683]

Watching those pull ups reminded me of the time that guy came over at the gym and tried to “help” you do a pull up and I instantly became enraged again. I hope that loser was blocked from the gym after that… anyways, always glad to see your progress throughout the years!!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

The irony is that at that time I wasn’t even that mad about the guy. I was more terrified of what my ab*sive bfs response would be to another guy touching me 🙃🙃🙃

[@katyklyn7683]

Yikes. So glad you were able to leave him 😊

[@Amelidylle]

What an accomplishment to be able to listen to your body in the way you do! Bravo! I would love to hear about the mobility and animal flow exercises you like! So excited to see your new journey! Love from France ❤

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I’ll try to make a video soon that explores what types of movements I’m doing! But I’m currently still figuring that out for myself

[@Ian-ci8or]

It looks like your skin is totally clear now, congrats and keep up the good work!

[@mackenzieschroeder2330]

Gurl the way I've been feeling the SAME! Love this!

[@cherokeecindyreed1205]

I feel like that’s really good because when you take a break from heavy lifting five days a week and do these types of workouts instead then when you go back to lifting I feel like your muscle growth will be double from taking a good break but still staying active I had surgery and I had to do this and when I finally got to lift again the growth was insane

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yessss! Also this!! Taking a break and coming back is a great way to make huge gains!

[@meagann__la2407]

I truly cannot thank you enough for sharing this ❤ I have been lifting weights for over a decade and lately I have been feeling very similar to you because of my own health journey. There is so much pressure out there today to strength train super heavy 5-6x a week and do hard core exercise. this is such a refreshing message. THANK YOU!!!!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I'm so happy I could help! Definitely make sure you're moving in ways that feel nourishing to your body

[@lauraward8079]

This is amazing and relate totally with every word you’re saying! Definitely have felt this way with staying consistent yet forcing myself to lift heavy weight, and for someone to say it’s ok to move outside a regular gym and different forms of movement as a personal trainer is so lovely to hear! Thank you 🤍

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Listening to your body and being consistent are WAY more important than lifting heavy every day

[@sheilacandelaria743]

There are long time trainers that are also physical therapist and they incorporate weight lifting and anything that is resistant training that it doesn't include weights. People always thinks it has to do with weights when is not. Mobility exercises also has resistance training.why do you think people that do yoga can lift their body from the floor when a person that always have lifted weights all of their life have trouble doing so... I have learned that with time after i was a really in a bad car accident. And I'm 39 years old. And i like the weight you showed on the video, i was thinking in getting one too 😅

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yes! This is something I've been telling myself -- that there are soooo many different types of strength. Being able to move a lot of weight is only one form of strength. But I want well rounded strength!

[@loriallred4727]

I am in mid-50s, have osteopenia, so I must lift heavy for my bones. I also do HIIT and plyometrics for aging muscles and bones. At the same time, I am noticing lack of flexibility and feeling less mobile. I’d like to incorporate mobility/stability exercises, but when?!! I’ve tried adding some mobility type exercises as warmup, but it doesn’t seem to be enough. That’s the struggle for me.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I’d recommend working with a personal trainer who can write you a good program to reach all your goals! It should absolutely be possible to do both! (I currently have a spot open if you wanna work with me for a month to get on the right track)

[@loriallred4727]

@@MissFitAndNerdy I am a personal trainer. 😆 Sometimes trainers need trainers as the saying goes. What do you charge for a month?

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

@@loriallred4727 Haha thats so true. I hired a trainer the first time I did a cut and it made things sooo much easier. Even though I already knew exactly what I needed to do lol. All the info and how to apply for working with me can be found here: www.missfitandnerdy.com/work-with-me. If its out of your budget, shoot me an email ([e-mail]) and we can negotiate since it sounds like you really only need some support with the exercise side of things and my pricing is for comprehensive health/wellness/fitness coaching

[@AlejandraHenriquesFitness]

Hi girl , what cámara do you use ?

[@jordantheokay3168]

I'd like to see the Marrisa kettlebell arc.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

haha I'll keep yall updated as I start using it more!

[@jordantheokay3168]

@MissFitAndNerdy I would strongly suggest watching "Lebe Stark" here on KZbin for all your kettlebell needs. You'll be a champ in no time.

[@senzomlilo3936]

As a halfway point between yoga and strength training, have you tried pilates? Would love to hear your opinions on it if you have. Also, in exploring physical and mental health, I encourage you to also explore spiritual health. I don't know if you're religious but this seems like a good point in your journey to explore, even if you don't make videos it.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Omg my chiropractor just told me about a pilates class he did the other day and said he thinks I'd like it. I did one pilates class yearsssss ago and hated it and never wanted to go back. But maybe it's time! And yes! Spiritual health is one of the key 8 pillars of health! I feel like mine is pretty on point/aligned :) I might do a video on it one day but it would be opening a whole can of worms hahahaa

[@captain593]

Sorry to hear that both relationships weren't helping you thrive. As for the fitness side of things, your deal with the universe for that 10 mile run isn't going anywhere. The universe remembers. Glad to see you're still doing some resistance training at the end of your animal flows. I was going to suggest you might like the clean & jerk or snatch & clean Olympic movements, since they are dynamic, multiple plane of motion movements. Good luck with your flexibility journey!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Honestly I learned sooo much from them, they were almost worth it 😂 And you're right! The universe knows I'm not giving up even if I don't make it my main goal

[@stankormy5717]

How will you maintain your muscle mass? Will you eat less protein?

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

You only need about 1/7th of the volume to maintain muscle as you do to build it. I’ll still be using my muscles every day so I’m not too worried about losing too much muscle

[@OriginalMariAnnaWolf]

This girl had horrible years! 😰🥺 I love the dumbell! Or.. whatever is called.. what did she say? 😅 Oh no.. she's gona be diying on the run! 😅 Get that cardiovascular system muscular now! Good luck girl! Ur so strong! Not only physically, but mentall! Amazing!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Haha thank you! It’s a kettlebell :)

[@katherinejanel9529]

I'm just starting out on my fitness journey and am so inspired by this. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@MajestyHammond]

This is so validating to hear! So cool how in tune you are with your health.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Working on it! 😊

[@HomemakerDaze]

This is like the 4th fitness youtuber I watch who's changed like this this year, weird.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Honestly, social media adds a weird component to it as well. When you've made your career on being a certain thing (ie. a resistance training girlie), it makes it much harder to shift away from it. I certainly felt pressure to keep lifting because that is what I'm "known" for on KZbin. I am worried that this shift will tank my channel lol. But you gotta do what you gotta do 🤷‍♀️ But I do think that resistance training was super trendy a few years ago but the trend is toning down so youtubers are probably feeling a little less pressure to stick with it so rigidly

[@YeahhDan]

I feel the mobility thing. i have really been trying to work on it because it will benefit my golf swing (and golf is my new obsession)

[@suhasinimadhuryachennubhot9342]

right now, ive been lifting2- 3x with dumbbells at home with focus on Mobility and flexibility. I do 3 yoga/mobility sessions in a week. and 2 jump rope sessions for conditioning. Coming from lifting heavy at the gym and getting injured often to lifting moderately light at home is giving such freedom and less stress on my joints. I design my own workout plan and its truly liberating.

[@ROXELL]

I think you’d like calisthenics and pilates

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I hate them 😂 but I just bought a 5 pack of Pilates classes so I guess I’m doing that now lmao

[@ROXELL]

@@MissFitAndNerdy oh 😅😭😂 I like following Lilly Sabri for Pilates, but I don’t think I like it enough to pay for classes.Calisthenics seems good! Like weight lifting but just your own weight.I don’t have weights at home so that’s all I can do.I am not able to go to a gym hehe

[@sarahirwin6631]

I saw this title and dropped my jaw so hard!!! So excited to watch and hear your thoughts

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Hahahah enjoy!

[@MrsRivera777]

Yesss I’m right there with you!

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

you too!

[@valeriehearn9800]

I love knowing I’m not alonw

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

❤️❤️❤️

[@EssentialNotes]

I salute you, Marissa!!!!! Flexible Nati here 🥰 so good to see ourselves letting go of things we thoughts were our IDENTITY and moving towards a much richer and intuitive identity

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Why not try calisthenics?

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Too similar to resistance training for me right now. I plan on doing a lot of bodyweight movements but not the calisthenics style of training

[@JustMe-no8el]

Nice curls

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks!!!! Getting my hair cut today. Wish me luck lol

[@M.H.I.A.F.T.]

I've found that medication side-effects can have a HUGELY inimical effect on workout results and metabolism. When I run on the treadmill I do about fifteen minutes and I have a headache and just say 'give it up you bloated fool'. Galling when I read that Taylor Swift runs something ridiculous like sixteen miles a day and I say ha ha FML.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Oh absolutely, medications can have a profound effect on how your body responds to exercise. I don't believe Taylor Swift has the time to run 16 miles every single day lol

[@mistymorgan8068]

It's funny that this video popped up for me because I've recently been shifting into the same space. I started doing gyro tonic classes. It's a good mixture of strength and mobility and flexibility. Looking after my fascia and mobility has been something I've been more interested in as I've gotten older.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

omg I read your comment and then a few hours later drove by a gyrotonic studio that and now I'm sooo curious about this. I'm going to look into it!

[@bubus682]

I have to lift because i dont have much muscles 😅

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

That's a really, really good reason to keep lifting!! Muscle is a key organ of longevity

[@justpeachy4393]

GASP!!! 😮

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I know! It's crazy hahahah

[@gabrealistic]

I am literally in the same boat. (Also binged mind pump AND YOU in the beginning of my wellness journey 4 years ago) Always trying to find the adaptive balance between body weight exercises like yoga and calisthenics rings and weight lifting weekly (lifting > body weight). Cardio is something I am poor at but incorporate regularly (surfing/snowboarding) rowing, running sometimes.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I love the idea of "adaptive balance" because the balance point is constantly shifting. What feels "balanced" for you today, might not feel balanced for you in a year. Same is true with food! And with life in general haha

[@falynns.974]

Yay! This is conformation for me! I’ve always been a runner and into lifting but this time in my life for multiple reasons, it’s not feasible. I have been experimenting with some gentler exercises and movement. I’m sure some day I’ll get back to those other exercises but for right now, I’m surrendering to what I believe my body really wants. 🙏🏼

[@stephanietchou6292]

Same here; started mobility, flexibility and body weight exercises two years ago because I came to a point where lifting felt one dimensional and very repetitive. My body, like yours, needed a change; so right now, I’m doing a bit of everything throughout the week (mobility, flexibility, lifting, Pilates or yoga (which I still don’t love 😁) classes sometimes to see how I “fare” since I’m mostly “self-trained” and it’s great; I love the variety. Our minds and bodies go through seasons all the time and it’s important to enjoy those seasons and the nice changes they bring 🙂

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I love that! Such good self awareness to understand what your body was asking for!

[@jeanshelbybooks4154]

I’m glad you made this video! I’ve been lifting for a while, as in years, but some days I just don’t feel like it! I don’t always see progress and at the same time don’t want to life 4 times a week. Mobility training would be a great thing to add to those days when I’m not up to lifting. 😊

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

yeah, if you don't have immediate aesthetic goals, then making resistance training your *only* form of training is completely unnecessary. For longevity, mobility is amazing!

[@ericaacire3994]

It’s sounds like your body is trying to heal. I’m glad you’re listening to your body! I would also take this time to focus on cleaning your kidneys and liver. There might be some foods you will want to avoid during this lower energy phase.

[@YeahhDan]

oh wow, what a surprise

[@ΔημητραΛασκαρη]

That happened to me as well! I got tired lifting heavy and trying to progressively overload the whole time, as i notice that I didn’t enjoy anymore going to the gym so i shifted to lifting lighter and running more times a week that i really enjoy…. What really matters is to enjoy your workouts!

[@jmessick8163]

Resistance training can become monotonous after awhile. It’s always good to have cardio, core training (such as Pilates) and stretching (yoga,etc) incorporated. It’s also good to take breaks and change things up as our body and our mind adapts. I go through periods of intense strength training as well as functional training. I get bored easily doing the same thing over and over that it’s nice to find another way to challenge my body, mind, and spirit. ✨blessings, Linda

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Honestly, yeah, I do think a small part of me was just bored with resistance training and wanted to change things up

[@viviannichols3582]

What type of exercise would you say is best for managing chronic pain?

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

It really depends on the cause of your chronic pain

[@viviannichols3582]

@@MissFitAndNerdyI’m waiting on the back doctor to be available, but it’s back pain. It flares up more when it rains. I think it’s an old injury because it’s been recurring for many years. Exercise in general seems to help. Any insight is welcome. Obviously, medical advice will help too once I can get it.

[@asirbbrisa]

I have wanted to move to a more intuitive movement style for a while but have not been able to let go of the aesthetic goals 😅 as shallow as that sounds. I love that you are focusing on alignment and can see how listening to your needs helps your skin! What a great way to tell your nervous system you are here for yourself. Happy for you and excited to follow this. Thank you!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

It's not shallow! It's okay to have aesthetic goals. But yeah, you do kind of have to pick between the most efficient path to your aesthetic goals (resistance training) and intuitive movement (if that doesn't include resistance training). It's okay to alternate too. Like, spend the next 4 months just training, eating, and living intuitively. Then spend 4-6 months on aesthetic goals. And go back and forth. You'll still make progress and maybe feel more balanced :)

[@asirbbrisa]

@@MissFitAndNerdy great idea thank you!!!

[@daysoftheboo]

Sometimes I get stressed out of always pushing myself to lift heavy, I'm not very strong I can't lift heavy but I try to lift as heavy as I can to build muscle and most important to build bone density as I have osteoporosis, is it possible to build muscle and bone density without having to lift so heavy? Are there other exercises besides strength training that can help with muscle and bone density for osteoporosis??

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Remember that heavy is completely relative!! What is heavy for me might be light for you or visa versa. "Lifting heavy" in general means lifting as much weight as you can with perfect form and leaving 1-2 reps in the tank. So if the goal is 10 reps, you should lift as much weight as you can to do 12 perfect reps. There's no number of pounds in the definition of "heavy." 45lbs might be a heavy squat for you. 100lbs might be a heavy squat for you. 250lbs might be a heavy squat for you. It is entirely relative to your own strength

[@daysoftheboo]

@@MissFitAndNerdy I can't even do 45 lb squats ! The heaviest I can do squats is 25 lb on my barbell LOL But if 25 lb feels heavy to me than it is heavy for my body ? I would crush myself if I try to squat more than 25 lb right now I'm hoping to get stronger , but it's just I constantly get told if I want to increase bone density I have to increase my weights , but if I push myself to lift too heavy it's not going to be good for him it's going to be wiggly and it's super uncomfortable when you're trying to lift away that's way too heavy, I think I see what you mean, I would rather do more reps with a weight that feels comfortable, not too light but not so heavy that I'm wobbling , I don't see how wobbling a heavyweight would increase my bone density it actually hurts too , trying to lift more than what I can handle physically hurts ☹️

[@taoist32]

Try rebounding. Jumping on a mini trampoline you are resisting gravity a lot more than lifting weights. It’s also low impact and you can buy a bar attachment so you can hold onto it while you jump. No high jumping necessary to get benefits. Look up rebounding on KZbin.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

@@daysoftheboo if 25 lbs is heavy for you then it's heavy! But how many reps are you trying to do? Generally for bone density, you'd be focusing on the 8-12 rep range (approximately). But yes, wobbling is not good. You should do what is difficult for *you*. And you should gradually apply progressive overload. But that needs to be small, incremental increases over time as you build strength. Working with a personal trainer for a few weeks might be helpful to make sure you're on the right track! I currently have a spot open if you're interested :)

[@chanellyon]

Oooo!!! Pretty weight!😊

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Right??? Its so pretty it makes me want to use it lol

[@cuniestrada]

I’ve been resistance training for a long time and I LOVE it! But my body has been BEGGING me to become a mobility girlie. I’ve been avoiding it mostly because it would mean giving up my passion. But listening to you, I guess I can at least incorporate a little lifting while I work on fixing all my imbalances and joint and mobility issues. Honestly it will probably move me closer to my goal if I just listen to my body, anyway. It’s psychologically a challenge, but I think I need to make this move. Thanks for the inspo!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

yes! you can do both! or you can take a break from lifting and come back to it in a few months! You've got this 🙌

[@katyaroman1604]

I ditched weights for Pilates (move with Nicole) and never looked back

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I'll check her videos out!

[@valeriehearn9800]

I’m trying to do this what’s your experience like

[@sarahhughes4023]

I obviously know aesthetics aren’t everything that changes, but have you noticed any shift in weight/fat gain seeing as I imagine you’ve lost muscle from ditching the weights? Or I could be totally wrong.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

@@sarahhughes4023 It only takes about 1/7th the amount of work to maintain muscle as it does to build muscle. I'm still exercising and using my muscles so I don't anticipate losing much muscle except maybe in my glutes because it's hard to really activate those as much as a 200lb hip thrust lmaooo. But so far, no I haven't appeared to lose any muscle. I have lost fat though. But that's more due to changes I talked about in my last video! :)

[@MrsRivera777]

Yesssss love her and her work

[@fallencup]

I've been lifting since 2012 or so, with a few pauses here and there, but this year I'm going through the same thing. Although on my end it was brought on when I strained a tendon in my foot last year and haven't been able to do much (recovering now though!) I started doing yoga with my mom most nights and am pleasantly surprised with my newfound flexibility. I did wanna keep advancing here, so it'd be great to see some mobility content from you 🤩

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

oh no! injuries like that are the worst D: Glad you're making the best of it though!

[@sergioaguirre2933]

Awesome!! Awesome!! I just wanted to comment a bit from a males perspective. Your vids are amazing. I don't always wait for the next vid because I know your vids reach out to women more but since I've been watching I've learned a lot and because of the info you give I've found a system that works for me and I've found a nutritional pattern of eating that works for me. All I can say is that the results are proof of great information. Again, thank you for how honest you are with all the data.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

My videos aren’t actually targeted at women (unless I’m literally talking about the menstrual cycle). 98% of my content applies to men too 😊

[@sergioaguirre2933]

@@MissFitAndNerdy oh no, i apologize, I wasn't trying to make my comment sound like that. I'll just say, amazing video. Your info has greatly helped me and I can relate to what you're saying in this one and again, I have found what works for me and I've experienced great results after years of trying different ideas.

[@erictunforss2362]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. I enjoyed it and I enjoyed hearing about your journey and what has brought you to this place in your journey. I am a runner, I heard you say you have a goal of running 10 miles. You can certainly get there. Please make sure you to take it slow. I'm sure when you lift, you don't life heavy every single time, that is the same with running. Please do not run your hardest or fastest every single time. Running slow will keep you injury free as you increase your mileage to achieve your 10 mile goal. Keep doing your thing and I will subscribe. I hope to hear more about your running progress.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much for the advice! As someone who hates running, it’s not hard for me to run slowly 😂 I have zero desire to push myself too hard hahaha

[@erictunforss2362]

@@MissFitAndNerdy you are very welcome!! Keep it up and I look forward to seeing you achieve your 10 mile goal. Who knows, once you get there you may want to try a half marathon, 13.1 miles.

[@lilshawtyspice]

yessss I love (the fitness side of😂) mind pump! I just found them in 2022, and have been on the ride with you since 2020. I noticed recently you’re the only person I follow on Instagram who follows them!! excited for this new chapter for you ❤️👏🏼

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah honestly I stopped listening a few years ago when they started getting farther away from their core fitness content. Mostly because I felt like I had learned all I could from them. But also because they started to get a little too far out there 😂

[@Willynelsonthe69th]

so going flexy.... nice

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yes! Flexy is the goal haha

[@melindawilson7693]

I might have a different perspective because I’m getting ready to turn 50. I love that you are recognizing you need to listen to your inner voice and find balance. Because that is super important in life. I never thought I’d be in a position at this time in my life battling insulin resistance, along with menopause and now sarcopenia from listening to myself. Really the problem was is I didn’t want to listen to my perfectionist must lift x amount of days and x amount of weight versus just doing the heavy lifting that would benefit me and the other things I enjoy/crave. All of this to say I think the studies pretty much show you are ahead of the game if you stick with heavy training to battle some of things. So while i think mobility, flexibility, and cardiovascular health are all very important, I would still look at lifting 3-4 days a week heavy while incorporating yoga on the other days. Unfortunately you will find as you get older that mobility and stretching are a necessity to add to virtually every day. Anyhow I know everyone is a work in progress and I wish you the best of luck in your self discovery, personal experiment and journey! It’s all tough no matter what and trying to do all the things! ❤

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Resistance training is absolutely important for health and longevity! I can’t advocate for it enough! I don’t plan on quitting it forever, I’m just scaling back on it for this season of my life. But it’s all about balance and optimizing your health. I’m dealing with some health issues now that I don’t think lifting heavy/intense workouts are helping with and are probably even having a negative impact on. So right now, changing my training will make me healthier, which will have a greater overall impact on my longevity

[@melindawilson7693]

@@MissFitAndNerdy I get it. I also have an autoimmune disease so it is a fine line between trying to do what’s best for your health without overdoing it so you can’t do anything. Best of luck! ❤️

[@laurenceb3515]

Hi miss! I love your videos thank you for putting such great content online!! I've been bing watching your videos online and I have a question about reverse dieting! I'm currently eating 1600 calories (not restricting but the less i eat the less i'm hungry). I have a lot of fat to lose (I gave birth 2 months 1/2 ago), I started working out again 2 months ago and I feel like things are not moving (doing 3 days of resistance training per week)! I was wondering, should I try to eat less to lose some fat or to eat more (reverse diet style, adding 100 calories every week or couple week or so)? i'm really lost and would appreciate some help! I hate my body right now and that makes me so unhappy :( Should I reverse diet even if I'm not restricting ?! I'm only 5'1 and have 20 pounds to lose.

[@herdingborahae]

This is my biggest struggle. I don't know if I actually LIKE what I'm doing or if I'm doing it because it is the best thing for the results I want. Do I want to do this kind of exercise because I WANT to, or is it that someone else is doing it and I'm like 'Oh neat I should try that." I should probably just try a few things out and see what I like best.

[@coreyrobinson1900]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

[@LilyJade703]

I think I’ve been resistant to my transition as well. I went into an extreme hybrid athlete phase then lost my period.. I’ve recovered my period but now I miss lifting terribly but my body doesn’t really like it anymore. It’s so difficult. I’ve lost so much strength and fitness and am unsure what to do next.

[@Alice-jb3wc]

I am so glad I found your channel. Your knowledge and journey is really resonating with my life right now and it has been super inspiring and motivating, and this video just happened to come at the right time as well

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I'm so happy my content has been helpful for you! Best of luck on your journey!

[@ManyPositiveTrairts]

Thank you for this one. I couldn't agree more with what you said here!!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@jordantheokay3168]

Kettlebell swings, cleans, and snatches. Kettlebell halos and prying goblet sqouts. I think you would love training like that from what you said in this video.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

OOo yes! I want to do those things haha

[@jordantheokay3168]

​@MissFitAndNerdy I strongly recommend watching "Lebe Stark" here on KZbin for all your kettlebell needs. Gregory and Angie are the best.

[@angelicamendoza2806]

I love this for you!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thank youuuu 🥰💕

[@zacharyshiloh3744]

Hey! Very interesting video you posted. I sat through it all. I respect what you are doing. We all go through changes. You are no different than anyone else. It's nice to have alternatives to resistance training. I left weights myself. I don't do it with dumbbells every day. Closest thing to me having dumbbells is kettlebell (for when I am home). When I am at work, I use grip strengthening devices. I can wait to do dumbbell training at my local Planet Fitness. May things continue working in your fave.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much!

[@zacharyshiloh3744]

@@MissFitAndNerdy You're welcome!

[@rainbowtravelingyogi]

Glad you’re doing this for yourself. ❤

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much! I'm excited about it!

[@tdean5840]

Your curls are on point!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Omg thank you!!!

[@Dreamerz1234X]

sorry to see that your skin is flaring again. hope u heal soon. time will do

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

My trip to Greece ruined my progress and I'm honestly kind of devastated by it D: It was just the heat -- it dehydrated my skin like crazy and I'm still recovering from it. But the last few days it has started getting a lot better so fingers crossed!!

[@Dreamerz1234X]

@@MissFitAndNerdy I experience the exact same when i'm in the heat outside. Almost 4 years into tsw here & when i go to hot & dry countries my whole body freaks out. I could ooze ! i was always a summer person now i like humid colder climates for my skin. It will def. get better dont worry too much about it. Crawl back in your comfort zone at home and take your rest 🤝 all your body wants is healing & you're a healthy woman anyway. no doubt !

[@epierce4770]

​@@MissFitAndNerdywondering if you have tried castor oil at all on it? I know its an overhyped health trend but ive heard so many claims of it helping eczema. May be worth doing a patch test experiment and keeping your audience updated. Im sure the video itself would do well given the hype around it.

[@bubus682]

Wow i never thought u would say that!! its important to listen to your body😊

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I know! Honestly I never really anticipated this either! But it feels good to recognize how my body is shifting and adapt to it :)

[@whitneybuckner2502]

Is there someone you follow on KZbin for animal flow workouts? I’d like to start doing more animal flow but I need suggestions for getting started.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

So far I’m kind of struggling to find actual animal flow workouts that I like. But StrengthFlowFitness has some great primal movement workouts on his channel that I follow sometimes!

[@marilync8133]

this spoke to me so nuch i was a lifter for years as i get older my body craves a diff type of exercises..but i dont want to give up totally on lifting but ive gone lighter

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

So happy to hear you’re doing what feels good for you!

[@Darkshade_01]

Wonderful

[@nocturnus009]

Unsure what would be the best comment, but about 11:52 🫡👍