My Story of Becoming a YouTuber (aged 38)

[@emilybemily4397]

I found your channel through your video about running 5k for 30 days. I've wanted to lose weight and get back to running. So far I am 4 stone down and will soon be at a weight where I can start running again. So far I power walk most days. Great video. Great life story.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Emily, I really love reading your progress and thanks for sharing it and congratulations 🙌🏼

[@simonwilton3546]

Wow Emily that sounds amazing. Ive had a bitnof history with running etc and am about a stone too heavy at the moment. Your story gives me inspiration , thankyou👍🏻

[@villaman4818]

Well done Emily !!

[@emilybemily4397]

@@villaman4818 thank you so much! I'm now nearly 6 stone down and on week 8 of couch to 5k. Laura's part of my inspiration and motivation. Xx

[@villaman4818]

@@emilybemily4397 Very impressive and motivational. Keep up the good work. xx

[@seldakaya0414]

I am an almost 47 years old single mum from Germany and I took care of my parents until they passed. So I didn’t really work in my profession as an actor for almost 20 years. I did many adverts and little roles for TV, it was always enough for paying my rent and taking care of my kids. When I was ready to get back and even got my first bigger role for more than 15 years, covid hit. The project was cancelled, I stayed at home with my kids and I felt the time just running from me. I had to learn how to make e-castings, but I wasn’t good at this. Then I got diagnosed with ADHD when I was 45, which explained why my biography was so rocky. I felt too old to be back in business. I thought I could never make it anymore in my age. In January 23 I attended a coaching weekend named „who wants to be seen, must show up“. This was a huge mind shift for me, I understood that until I‘m lying in a coffin nothing is too late. Next week, if everything is going well, I‘m flying to Dublin for my first little role in a Hollywood movie. This is insane and just shows, how a short moment can change your life. You just need to take the chances life offers you. Thank you for this inspiring video. It shows that it’s a process to be ready for taking a leap. But it can be the most rewarding thing to do.

[@Robbie..67]

Thank you for sharing your inspirational life story, I put on my trainers 3 years ago in a bid to quit alcohol! Thankfully I achieved that goal, perfect Sunday evening viewing ❤️

[@bnfrl2010]

I called that. Living a full life. A reminder time we can’t get back. Material items come and go. But time just go. I believe you made the best decision for you. I think you inspiring people like me is something no money can pay. To me you are an incredible person. Please continue your journey so we can be continued to be inspired. My short story is that I was an alcoholic. 3 years a go I found Zwift. As of today I have ridden 43,500 KM, and climb 350,000 meters of elevation

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Steve, your comment has brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your lovely words and for also sharing your story. Yours is one HUGE Bridge & Back Story - congratulations! 💪

[@bnfrl2010]

@@LauraTryUK Thank you

[@stewartlees5692]

Steve what you have done is an almighty achievement and I am so proud of you even though I don't know you. Just getting out there is the key :) I wish you all the best.

[@bnfrl2010]

@@stewartlees5692 thank you so much Sir!

[@bnfrl2010]

Next challenge For Laura is to do ZWIFT lol

[@awkwardatlas5623]

Wow Laura. What an incredible and hugely motivational video. I am so impressed by your ability to push through and it's so encouraging to see "regular" people turn things around and do something amazing. Can I also say your filmmaking and editing has also come a long, long way! Look forward to continuing to see you grow.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey, thanks! I think my ability is being stubborn and impatient - sometimes a good thing, sometimes a bad thing 😉 And thank you! This one was a tricky one as I had many gaps to fill and went on the hunt for pictures for hours! It's great to have you here

[@thoughtsonfitness3249]

I’ve done it, and still doing it….. we are amazing, when your around 47 I personally will be around 69…. I can tell you, based on what you have achieved so far, the best is still yet to come. My 40’s were the years it all came together, life before 50 is just the warm up , do take care. You are an inspiration!

[@LauraTryUK]

How exciting! I enter my 40th year this year - bring it on! 💪

[@willmcallister8464]

My 'bridge & back' is cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats. Got hooked on the idea when I did my first cycle from where I live in Hemel to Norwich. Never felt so much elation & euphoria when I achieved it for the first time. Seeing blue-purplish skyline & developing light when I set off early morning & knowing it was just me and the road plus laying out in a cornfield stretching my hams in the middle of Suffolk with the big sky above were amazing emotional epiphanies & images I'll never forget. Lovely & thoroughly enjoyable video Laura.

[@LauraTryUK]

I got all the feels there Will, goosebumps all round! Those adventures are totally fabulous! 🙌🏼

[@danieloldfield8219]

The fear of failure when dreaming or wanting try something new can be paralyzing. Sharing your story in this video will certainly give a few people the motivation to start… and for that you have done something great. Thank you!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Laura - an inspirational video for sure. My challenge was picking up the pieces after loosing my business through Covid, and a host of other set backs. All in all 2020 was a disaster. But I lovedteaching art as a business so why not do it online! I had limited funds and only an old laptop and a very cheap mobile phone. But, through determination I reached my personal bridge. My little channel just passed 5K subs and I've taught myself so much - including building my own computer for editing. So, whilst our goals are worlds apart they share the same origins. The desire to achieve something new. Here's to our next adventures 😍😍😎😎 - Best wishes Paul ( aged 63 going on 13! )

[@JazzedatHome]

I'm on the precipice of taking my business to the next level. Part of me is excited, but part of me is scared to death of losing everything I have and ending up homeless, again. I reminded myself, tonight, that I didn't have a home for 11 years and I wrote and published a book, designed a bunch of websites, and lost 65 pounds, during that time. I also learned to trust that I would be guided and provided for and I was. Yeah, it was really tough, at times, but it's not like that was the end of me. So, if I had to do it again, whatever. I don't want to let fear of failure keep me impoverished emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing this! What an inspiring journey. Blessings!

[@tejamakoter]

Such an amazing video. I was on the verge of crying the whole time. I don't even know you, but I'm so happy for you. :)

[@LauraTryUK]

You are so sweet 💞

[@ishmom1]

Wow!!! I love this story so much. I'm so glad I found you, you give me courage to try and do the things I want to do. I like to think I am brave or some would call me crazy. But in 2019 I sold everything my home and everything in it and convinced my family that traveling the US in an RV would be the best thing for us. We would see amazing things and get to hike some really beautiful trails. So we sold the cars bought a big Dodge Ram 2500 and a Travel Trailer and we are doing it. We did have a bit of a set back when about 3 months into our travels Covid hit and we were stopped. It was a scary time and I thought I had made a huge mistake. But instead of giving up we made a new plan, we sat in an apartment for one year until the vaccine was available, We all got vaccinated and then we tried again. So now we are back out on the road and enjoy the National parks and State parks and all the beautiful trails. I'm not in the best of shape so the trails are a challenge but every time I do one I am so proud of myself. I haven't done a really long one yet but I am working my way to it. You make me feel like that is in my future if I just keep trying. Thanks again for your videos you are such an inspiration!!!

[@LauraTryUK]

BG, I love your story so much! How brave and exciting of you and your family! And I am excited for your to be climbing those trails and getting better each time 💪 Thanks for telling me all that, super motivating and inspiring.

[@plainkady]

Inspiring story Laura. You did a lot in your time. Never stop!

[@dianavaldez3371]

I love how you just go for it. Life is to be lived!

[@LauraTryUK]

We just have to go for it 🌟

[@jiskamemelink]

What an amazing story. You set your mind to something and then follow through and do it. You are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@JaineLock]

I totally agree with you, she is such an inspiration.

[@isaT]

I loved this! It's really encouraging to hear from someone else who dared to take a new direction in life and became happy 😊 I've worked in a well paying but unfulfilling job for 5 years, and just after I had finally found the courage to quit, the virus broke out and I wasn't able to do what I'd hoped to do instead. So I'm a bit stuck and slowly going broken now, but your story gives me some new motivation to follow my dream even when life is throwing stones in the way.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Isa, sorry to hear things didn't go to plan. Keep going though! You will find a way 🌟

[@wanderingfirbolg6738]

Thanks for this upload. Your story speaks greatly to me but you're far tougher than I'll ever be. Three years ago, due to a burnout, overweight and overall exhaustion, I got really sick (medicine induced hepatitis, went from 92kg to 64kg),I lost my job, dropped out of uni and lost pretty much everything (girlfriend, flat, car, etc) , being forced to return penniless and pretty much homeless to my home country of Switzerland. During all my time as an adult, I wanted to do adventure riding but my family, friends and myself pushed me onwards towards a career that looking back, I didn't really want to get into. To add pain to injury, I had been pushing back a severe case of CPTSD that compounded over the years since my childhood, military service and professional life that didn't really help either. As I got settled in my new existence, like many, struggling with COVID, my CPTSD came back with a vengeance. Now, I'm 42 yo and slowly regaining a love for myself and for what I want to do. My knees were a big reason why I didn't ride more, but now we new therapy (Hyaluronic acid joint injections) I am mostly painless. I'm still in a delicate financial situation but I will hopefully get my disability pension soon and when I do, I'm going for that bloody bridge. On the mean time, I started to workout, with motorcycle riding as main focus. And going swimming whenever my anxiety allows me to. To that matter, I'm finally doing therapy and getting proper medication. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. Not many are willing to be so open about the low spots in their lives but like I you, I agree it gives us perspective on what's important what is ultimately irrelevant.

[@v8bmwboy]

We are a rare breed, those who throw away everything to find our own way! Well done for giving it your all. When there are no limitations, life is a wonderful thing 👍🏻

[@sirinnazan8369]

You literally made me cry with your last question Laura! I wanted thank you for being a reminder for my journey. Do whatever your heart tells! I will do the same.

[@saiburravocc]

This was beautiful! I’ve fallen down a “rabbit hole” of watching your content today and I refuse to be embarrassed by the number of likes/comments I’ve used on new and older posts of yours LT! Your relatability to others when telling your story is amazing. After watching this I don’t think “now I know her life story” only but also I think “that was INSPIRING!” Thank you for putting the time and effort into all these videos.

[@kwahdomo9598]

You are an absolute inspiration and a ray of sunshine. Keep being the best version of yourself and inspiring others

[@gary1961]

Wow. What a great life story. Something struck me as I listened to your narration, you have the perfect voice for reading children's stories. I know they usually like to use 'famous people' for book narration, but you really do have a great tone to your voice. No matter what you do in life, I believe you will always be successful.

[@lifecycles6368]

It's a beautiful story!

[@JaineLock]

I agree with you & what a great content

[@creativeliving4905]

Omg Laura, you made me cry few times during this video. I had adventures life by accident which have changed me forever after years of that when i return to "normal" living i realize i dont belong to this people,country, regular jobs just to make a living etc. It made me literally ill but also i remind being stuck not knowing what to do.. now i keep saying that i am too old to start again adventures like that (i am35) sharing your story gave me hope. i wish i can hear this true life stories more often

[@larryholland4587]

Thank you. Having followed your vids for some time now it is good to know how you got to where you are now. I look forward to your next vid.

[@Ben1cinematographer]

amazing story. thank yourself for being able to hug all the kind of you inside you

[@jbertucci]

You are a beautiful person inside and out.

[@LauraTryUK]

You are tooooo sweet 💞

[@barbaragorse3243]

Well done Laura. You are very inspiring. Keep going just as you are. Thank you.

[@RichardKohleradventures]

Well done Laura. So many never experience life's adventures.

[@guntervitting6165]

What a amazing transformation Laura! Thanks for sharing I bought myself a rainwater barrel and started Coldwater therapy after seeing your video about ice bath Keep up the good work Regards Gūnter

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Günter 👋 That is sooooooooo cool you have a rainwater barrel now - as in SUPER MEGA! Your comment has made me very very very happy indeed 😀

[@fittonbikes]

Great video and always good to see your creativity in telling a story. What is really interesting for me is that there does not appear to be an easy route to a balanced life, its either running a small successful shop or taking a break from it. Or living in a van and not feeling happy vs aiming to row across the world. It's hard to see a route that does not include extremes between different states. It's great that you have pushed out to those limits of human physical activity because it is inspiring to see.

[@SarahSpa]

I love your vlogs and each time I think it can’t get anymore inspiring yet it does. This is my absolute favourite x

[@Ladymusicc]

This was so beautiful and inspiring. I'm so glad I found it. I ended a beautiful relationship with my first boyfriend. He wasn't bringing joy to my life. He was stressing me out. And I've been having to start over and move forward. This encourages me and inspires me that I can still have wonderful things. And I can do it on my own. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!!!

[@LauraTryUK]

Thank you for all your lovely comments and kind words 🙏🏼

[@benironside1264]

I don’t think I can emphasis enough how much impact your statement about “belongings for experiences” has had on me. Thank uou

[@joannasliwa8147]

Hi Laura ! You are a diva on another level . My story is less physically challenging . I'm from Poland and always wanted to live in Paris and to speak French ... so I did some 18yrs ago : I came to Paris, learnt French, studied , bought a flat .. and I could not imagine to move away .

[@LauraTryUK]

Hi Joanna, I love your story! You knew what you wanted and you went for it! What was your age when you moved to Paris?

[@nledelnr]

Amazing episode. After reaching my midlife crisis I read the book Around the World Singlehanded by Harry Pidgeon, who built his own 34' Yawl and sailed it around the world in 1924. His life, and the adventures he wrote about, made me dream of leaving land. I'm not sure I'll ever own a sailboat, but I do shop for them a bit. I still dream of the far away places and enjoy reading about the people who dare to do great things. You are an inspiration.

[@lawrencegleason4666]

My God, Laura, what an amazing story, so well told. Very inspirational. It really gets across how little actions matter, that small efforts, consistently made, have a cumulative effect that can be life changing. It certainly gives a whole new meaning to your name, as in, "Laura, try!" Your inspiring story aims right at the heart and hits its mark. Bless you for it.

[@lifeis4living_]

Absolutely love this video - its super encouraging and one of the best things on KZbin. Thanks a lot

[@ianhoyle8459]

Hi Laura, I’ve been subscribed to your channel for sometime now, but I’m just starting to watch some of your videos again and discovering the more recent uploads as well. I’ve been on a rollercoaster of life changing chapters myself and so I guess I’m looking for inspiration to try to move positively into the next. It’s incredible what you have achieved and it’s clear to me you have always set a high standard for yourself no matter whatever the challenge you choose or are confronted with.

[@xandersmomsamby]

I'm so happy you chose to share this with us, I absolutely loved watching it.

[@JaineLock]

likewise, it is very inspiring!

[@love3V07]

Wow! 😢 your story brought me tears. I am in the beginning. I am also getting into something I have no clue or why I am doing it. Backpacking. Keep it up!

[@marjansamiepour9791]

I am in your age (March 1983) nice to hear your story. Thanks for sharing

[@alicejwho]

Great story! Your tenacity and sense of adventure is inspirational. Beyond cycling, which I love and do regularly - around 80 to 100 miles per week - I realise I have been not so much lazy, as fearful. Your question at the end made me feel very moved, in fact I cried. We have only one life and we can't spend it not trying new things or meeting new people just because it's a bit scary! That's what I've been doing for years (and I'm now 56). I want to thank you for sharing your story. I know it will make a difference to me and, I'm certain, to others.

[@LauraTryUK]

Alice, thank you for your lovely comment 💖

[@ennykad1]

Thank you for sharing this! This is literally the epitome of your name. I thought your surname was a nickname initially.

[@janwebb4639]

My To The Bridge is to take my fitness seriously. For years I would join a gym and embark on yet another fad diet regularly but one day I decided to pare it all down, to work with a trainer to give me feedback and to deal with my food choices. I love your videos, please keep ‘em coming x

[@kd2533]

So glad you came up on my feed. I'm female and similar age. You're so refreshing and earthy. Enjoy your content. Thank you

[@Michael-jl8ev]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Laura. What a beautiful story, and goodness what a transformational journey you have been on. I really admired that despite a multitude of different experiences, hard work appears throughout. Keep up the great work!

[@zazzaz6533]

Great video, can’t wait to see more of your adventures! Started crying as you arrived cross Atlantic! What an absolute trooper. Love your authenticity. Thank you 😊

[@jinx6493]

An inspirational story, an incredible journey and beautifully edited! Well done Laura 💪🙂👍

[@pb8569]

Laura, I'm so glad that I found your youtube channel. This video give me hope that we can change the course of our life! You're so inspiring. I will do my own bridge and back...

[@KellyC77]

This video made me cry, im in my late 40s and feel sad that i have reached this age and not had any adventure in my life, i suffer eith my mental health and fed up of being scared to do anything with myself. I feel such a failure. Thanks for sharing your story 😊

[@kasiat6145]

What an inspirational story! Thank you 😊

[@utenowak7154]

Thank you for sharing your life with us, to listen to you feels always so inspiring. My parents always told me that with art you can’t even win a flowerpot so I am afraid of doing only art at all and that’s why I am not willing to give up my advertising agency. But when I look at you then I admire you for your mental strength and the “I will make it” mentality. And sometimes I ask myself “why not do it too”?

[@leehoffman3604]

What an incredible video. Thank you so much. I've already watched your row across the Atlantic. You are an inspiration for so many reasons.

[@pickleforadime7286]

This was an incredibly powerful and inspirational video. I started my journey of minimalism back in June 2020 because I wanted to have something positive happening while the world was in disarray. I want to be able to find happiness, and I think that will come from eliminating distractions in my life and focusing on getting stronger and developing stronger relationships with family, friends, and strangers. Thank you for the motivation! I love your channel and the message you put on there.

[@johndaarteest]

Thank you for posting this video. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You're an inspiration. :)

[@othersideimages]

I am very impressed and inspired by you, Laura. I am sure that every one of us has one specific strength and if we will be seeking opportunities to try to start that, we will be in our flow, work easier beachside we do not work against or talents an d callings. I started to quit my Manager career for working as an author / screen writer and film producer. Feel that is the thing. And what I really want to give back to people reading this is the following advice to find out what your passion and calling is in your life. Think of yourself on an isolated island, have 25 hours to live. What you choose to to in these final ours will help you to find out what is really what you want and what you‘re good at in life! By the way, besides of starting out as an artist having a stable income before, I also took up hard Enduro riding last year. Needless that say, that every thinks I am nuts - this is another way you find what is important for your own self - If others are critical about what you‘re doing, it pretty surely is exactly what you need. To all out there, good luck for your adventures. May we all have the courage to do things we haven‘t done before!

[@Tavs.Visuals]

Love your story -- You're awesome, Laura!

[@teevans8370]

You are amazing, Laura, and such an inspiration. I discovered your channel quite a few months ago. I love how real you are. In part, you inspired me to do a couch-to-5k, and I so often heard you voice in my head as I did it. Thank you! Keep going!

[@erikarobinson3842]

Just brilliant, Laura! Thank you for sharing this wonderful story! 🙏🏽💖

[@dereknewsome7010]

Love it. An amazing journey 🙌

[@kater8900]

OMG Laura I’ve been on a total binge of your videos since KZbin popped you up on my feed a week ago. You’re EXACTLY the kind of person I’ve been looking for online and I’m so glad you followed your heart to become a creator. I too have a yearning to create and in one months time, age 43, I’ll be leaving my job to become a full-time creator also. You are such an inspiration and my stupidly long list of ideas is flowing further with motivation brought on by your achievements. Keep creating!

[@katec9893]

Wow this is so inspiring Laura. I've just stumbled across your channel due to your Raynaud's video, as I've been struggling with my toes going numb in the cold. I'm going to try your suggestions of ginger and cinnamon, and then the ice therapy. I love how you suggested natural remedies rather than medication. For me what I really want to be in life is a surface pattern designer and illustrator. I've been trying for several years and it's difficult to keep up the motivation, but I've signed up to do some more courses in it and have committed to starting my business in the spring. Your video has inspired me to get exercising more again as that really helps a lot too. You're so right about how one opportunity leads to another. We'll done and keep going.

[@kavaryse]

Absolutely amazing and awestrikingly inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story - I envision I will look back to this very video as the spark that ignited my bridge-and-back moment

[@robynmacnamara919]

You're an inspiration Laura Try ✨🙏🙌 thank you for spreading such light and positivity!

[@hikerccter9036]

Have you seen the Secret Life of Walter Mitty movie ? It’s about a man going thru life dreaming of doing something. Then later in life he dives in the deep end of the pool of life. My life has been the opposite. I am 59 and a few years ago I found out my military buddies felt the same. So we have been hiking, canoeing, and camping. My goal is hiking the Appalachian Trail. I think you would love the trail, or even the Pacific Coast Trail. Many folks from around the world!

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey 👋I am loving that you and your pals and throwing yourself in. The Appalachian Trail used to be on my list. I'm not entirely sure why it's not on there anymore..... I mean... the list os loooong - perhaps I thought the challenge to take too long and there is other stuff I'd prefer to do 🤔 You reckon you'll do it?

[@hikerccter9036]

@@LauraTryUK looking at starting the trail mid February. Getting in shape, looking for inspiration brought me to your channel.

[@bao-sonhopkinson9659]

KZbin popped a couple of your videos up on recommend watching and I’m very glad it did. Excellent videos, very inspirational and thank you for sharing.

[@AnnaBSexton]

Amazing video glad you did pivot and roll with all the chances in life to keep running or rowing... laughed and cried at this. Brilliant

[@goranheldesten7760]

Your way of telling your story is great. Truly inspiring!

[@Androssity]

Hi Laura, I just found your channel and videos today. After first watching your voyage rowing the Atlantic, I was utterly floored. Your determination and willpower to persevere through harsh weather and row hours daily as awe-inspiring. Then I watched this video of how you got to where you are today, and your story resonated with me. I've been struggling with the direction of my life for the past two and half years. Watching someone my age make these life changes and take on these challenges, from jogging to rowing across the Atlantic, you've inspired me to make the changes needed in my life. These hard-earned insights you've learned (and shared) is the motivation I needed to hear this year. I just want to tell you thank you for sharing your incredible journey! "It doesn't matter how slow we go as long as we are going forward and making progress."

[@ladyleighsparrow]

your amazing x im 36 and have fibromyalgia so struggle to get out and about often so watching you makes me feel better

[@mrstiggywinkle]

LT! What a story! 🤩 you are an inspiration 💫

[@ridermacleod423]

Love this! My Atlantic row had to be put on the burner for the foreseeable future and I sold my boat, was brutal. Funny, we chatted a bit before your Atlantic row and randomly the KZbin algorithm put this video up on my homescreen’ Thank you! Tomorrow I’m going to go for that metaphorical run (and probably an real one!)

[@KatieKamala]

Love your courage, your honesty and you make kick-ass videos. I've just binged watched a bunch.

[@simonwilton3546]

Really interesting, as everything is on this channel.

[@Stephen-Montefinese]

Loved this one.

[@LauraTryUK]

I'm pleased you liked this one Stefano - I was a bit scared about putting it out there, something a little different..

[@KaterinaApostolova-kr8nu]

Excellent story telling 😍the question at the end made me shed a tear 🥲

[@mahalfred1525]

Wonderful story.. you're always such an inspiration... I always love to watch your amazing videos... Watching here from Philippines..

[@StriveNot]

Found you thru your fasting videos last night, I'm currently on day 4 of a 5 day fast and find you most delightful and passionate. And after watching this adventure that has been your life, I feel my spirit soar with possibility! Thank you for sharing your passionate spirit with all of us!

[@rosemarygrieve7979]

I cried when you crossed the Atlantic and to see your faces so jubilant and buzzing! Your courage and successes ripple out to the rest of us! Thank you for asking that question at the end ❤🎉🎉

[@melisdoeh9049]

Hi Laura, I didn't know about this,wow! Your videos really helped me to stay focused and fit during the lock down. Will you please make videos with athletes who have chronic pain and autoimmune conditions in the future? That would be a great motivation and raise awareness. Thanks x

[@LauraTryUK]

Hi Melis, I am so pleased you enjoy my videos. I am not qualified to make a video of the subject you suggested but perhaps some of the videos I have planned will help in others ways.

[@Mybody4life]

What an awesome inspiration you are, good on you!

[@kbc1883]

I cried my way through this touching reflection. I've been watching you for a few years, but I've never seen this one before. Loved learning about your journey. I turned 50 this year. And I like it, though it is a bit disconcerting going through perimenopause while still not knowing what I want to do or be when I grow up. Now I realize there won't be that arrival point where I fogure it out. There is just the next step, and it may be a right step or not, but it will, as you say, lead to another step. And the curiosity of what is next keeps me going. All that I know right now is that, by age 52, I want to be able to do a pull up. Even as a fit high school athelete I never could, so it seems a stretch now as a 300 lbs 50 year old woman, but we'll see where this goal takes me. Thank you for sharing your story and all the work you put into your channel! Really loved your reflection on your path.

[@areshuan]

Beautiful video Laura. BEST of luck. Keep going !

[@7sevens]

You’re so wonderful Laura - so proud of you for doing the tough stuff despite the pain and mental discomfort… wish you well

[@mariafranco5756]

My values in life were changing! Love it! Mine too… A bit HARDER… when you’re older … but still doable

[@yarkil]

Awesome! Simply awesome! Joy to watch! Thank you for sharing your story, it is truly amazing!

[@stevesmith6734]

Wow, not sure how I found your channel but found it motivating. Ex Yorkshire lad (63) living in BC Canada, beautiful country and looking for "my bridge". Very refreshing, thank you for sharing you got a subscriber :)

[@davispalaps9117]

Great video. Some things we realise with age ,that you know that something is not right , from my grandad who is 86 i learned that its all about positive experiences what made you feel good ,proud and positive, thats what you remember at the end. Live your life as you dream it.

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

I’ve seen this video a few times and the one where you rowed the Atlantic. You’re such an amazing person!!! You’ve challenged yourself more in a few years than most do in a lifetime! Keep striving, keep challenging, keep posting and we will keep watching!!!

[@Fjordstar]

Thank you for sharing your story, quite unique and hoes, you made some turns and detours. Seems to work pretty well for you. There is a bridge for all of us, out of the comfort zone can be tough but makes one a bit unbrakable after one broke for many times. Life is moments not things as you said, precious.

[@DublinDapper]

Stunning story Laura. Congrats on having the courage to chase your dreams

[@gizzelyeah]

I usually skip through videos but not this one. Awesome story telling !

[@LauraTryUK]

Thank you Anastasia 🙏🏼

[@brendanstorey7005]

What a journey,wow wow wow inspirational 😇 thank you for sharing this.words are not enough for the journey you have been on🌞

[@RoaldvdM]

If there would be an anti-Olympics contest, I'd probably end up in the top 10. But I can tell you that very recently I've met my bridge in life. This is a watershed moment - wavering between clinging on to the old or boldly going forward with the new. Your story is inspiring!

[@lisakruger86]

I can relate so much to this. I am 37 today. I owned a hairdressing salon for 4,5 years that was successful in Sweden, but one day I realized that it wasn't making me happy anymore. I closed it 4 years ago and I still haven't found my next thing to do. I have a job and it pays quite well, but it's not making me happy either. This video gave me hope, to not give up. To keep dreaming and going on adventures to find my path. Thank you for sharing your story! And also: you are truly supercool and truly amazing😀

[@leemowlem-pixels]

Absolutely love this video LT! You certainly have had a life rich in brilliant experiences, lots of hard work and had the gumption to to start all over again to bring more happiness - very inspiring! XXX

[@donerkebabe4745]

Such a beautiful story and goose-bump inducing inspo! ☺️ Already comfortably into my 7th decade here on Earth, I’ve always been physically active, very interested in whole foods etc, but about a year ago became extra hungry for knowledge on all aspects of health/well-being/healthy lifespan/ageing etc. From sleep hygiene, to primarily plant-based eating, intermittent fasting, joyful movement (CV & strength), intentional heat & cold exposure, lifelong learning, meditation, light exposure/circadian rhythms, meaningful pursuits and relationships etc etc. and I have dived deeply into all these areas via podcasts, books, KZbin, attending educational events and so on. To cut a long story (only very slightly) short(er), I am currently embarking on a looooong challenge involving a large range of protocols and practices including Calisthenics, weightlifting and several other feats of endurance, the intention behind which is to carry me into my 8th decade with the physical & mental prowess of Superwoman! I’m so stoked to get going (work and other responsibilities are still getting in the way somewhat, but I’ve started working on a perfect-form handstand and deadlifts). Thank you for sharing your incredible journey so far - you’re a legend in your own time! 🙏

[@xXxXxCGPBxXxXx]

The more. I watch the more I relate… I also had my own shop for 15 years … just love the ‘CAN DO’ Attitude! 💞

[@Samwidges21]

You're an awesome human being!