MY 5 WORST WEIGHT LOSS MISTAKES | Why I'm Not Losing Weight! Don't Make These Mistakes Too!

[@NextLevelOnlineCoaching]

Yes! When I started to realize I want to stop being bloated, work on my binge eating, and fuel my body so I can train hard and smart..alot of changes happened quickly! 3:12 Mistake 1 - working against health 6:28 Mistake 2 - Zero Consistency 9:28 Mistake -3 - Setting expectations too high 12:45 Mistake 4 - Not Adjusting for lifestyle changes 14:28 Mistake 5 - Ignoring the mindset work

[@vishizzy]

Thanks. I clicked off after reading this 😂

[@tiffanyviriya]

thankssssssss 🤩

[@DeTomboy4]

I really appreciate your honesty. As a fitness person myself, the inability to lose weight makes me feel like a fraud or a failure, but seeing you as a person so well knowledgable and well trained also seeing the frustration is so relieving. Keep speaking the truth! We all appreciate it :)

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah, I think the prospect of feeling like a fraud for not being able to lose weight when I'm a "fitness influencer" actually made it harder to lose weight too. I've felt a lot of pressure to be successful at this and it's made it hard haha

[@DeTomboy4]

@@MissFitAndNerdy We all appreciate your honesty. It's a breath of fresh air. Seriously. Knowing you as well struggle makes you all the more relatable and honest.

[@catherinebergeron6909]

I honestly love your channel! You're so real and relatable !

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

aww thank you so much! I hope you're having an amazing day!

[@Doosie-i3s]

for "mistake 4" id also like to share the other side of this mistake... and that is getting into the perfect deficit for your activity amount, increasing your activity higher, and then beating yourself up for being ravenously hungry. I fell into this pitfall very hard whilst training for a half marathon, its very easy to forget how much energy your body uses for things like that, so being weirdly starving that day (or even the day after) is normal

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yes!!! Omg this is so important to! Eating too little to fuel your activity can cause a lot of issues

[@jenniferjulianjf712]

After FOUR years of not having my period, I’m pretty sure I’m set to give you some advice. First, I’d start with eating 2500 calories. It’s recommended by the author No Period, Now What. 2500 is a lot... DONT COME AT ME WITH “I’m a tiny human, so I don’t need that much.” Hahaha. But no Marisa! I am also a tiny human. I’m 5’1 and 115 right now, but getting my period back by eating 2500 really worked and it restored my metabolism! Within a month of eating this much, my period came back. Hopefully you give this a try

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks for the advice but I didn’t lose my period from under-eating, restriction, overtraining, being under weight, etc. I didn’t even “lose my period.” I quit taking hormones. So my body just needs to re-regulate itself. I don’t need to overeat to compensate for under-eating. Besides, I’m eating close to 2200-2300 calories per day anyway. Not everyone’s journey (nor root cause) is the same and therefore not everyone needs to follow the same steps :)

[@andeewood9546]

I really appreciate this video. I’ll be 25 in two months and realize that I’m not 19 anymore. My body is not 19 anymore, and so I’m not going to lose the weight like I had when I was 19, and I’m not going to be as low in weight as I was when I was 19. Lifestyle factors.

[@Fiebi95]

I'm also 24 and the fact, that my body already responds so different than like 5 years ago hit me so hard 😩 I mean we're still young! But with 17/18 I lost weight so easily, now I'm fighting so hard

[@andeewood9546]

Muffinpurpergurk just have to remind yourself that being healthier on the inside is more important

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Lifestyle factors is definitely the big thing there. Biologically, it shouldn't be monumentally harder to lose fat at 25 vs 19.

[@havegrace9111]

@@MissFitAndNerdy exactly! The 20s was so much easier ,tho it really does make it harder biologically when you get into your late 30s and 40s. So much harder 😫 pretty much any time after your 30s you notice this shift. I used to think when I was in my 20s, when older people would tell me wait till your 30s wait till your 40s. I would just say yea ok....but wow they were not kidding!!! Good luck to you on your journey 🙏

[@andeewood9546]

MissFitAndNerdy actually hormones effect the female body in such a way that makes it very hard to lose weight, as I’m sure you are experiencing right now with going off birth control. Women’s hormones change throughout adulthood....isn’t that something that was talked about in Beyond the Pill? Should have been. That’s a huge factor. And it’s biological.

[@TheDogGroomingNerd]

Thank you so much for being so open about "failing'. I feel like a lot of fitness influencers will never show that side of their journey, so it can be so easy for people to think that unless you're perfect with your food, exercise and everything else, you're not doing it right.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah, one influencer that I've been following on and off for a while lost about 20lbs not too long ago and in her video about it, she said she had been struggling for a while but if you had been watching her content until then, you wouldn't have seen any struggle. I realized how unfortunate it was that she didnt share her whole journey--all the ups and downs--along the way because it would have been really insightful to have seen that. So I decided I wanted to document the whole thing to make sure I conveyed realistic expectations

[@TheDogGroomingNerd]

@@MissFitAndNerdy and we all thank you for it seriously! I wish more creators were more transparent in general, not just fitness creators.

[@CA-hq7cd]

Coming off the pill was so awful for me, hair loss, weight gain, migraines, insomnia... no one talks about it so thanks for sharing xx

[@amandaakatukunda]

The bad relationship with tracking...that was me

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

It's crazy how much it can affect you!

[@SamElle]

yesss addressing health issues is SO SO important!! I am personally in ED recovery so me trying to lose weight was definitely NOT the way to go! It took a while for me to realize but I'm glad I learned.

[@DeTomboy4]

Same here. It's a hard daily battle to fight.

[@peytonf4416]

Jasmine Chan and Sam Elle yes! It is a battle, but we can defeat it👏🏼💪🏻

[@SamElle]

@@DeTomboy4 HECK YES WE CAN DO IT

[@SamElle]

@@peytonf4416 yes yess girl!!!!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Oh yeah I definitely don’t recommend weight loss if you’re in ED recovery (in most cases). So happy for you that you’ve realized that 🙌🏻

[@MaryKellyFootball]

I got slightly freaked out by the reflection of whoever that guy is in the glass of the cabinet!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

omg what?? There was no guy 😂 where are you seeing this?

[@elleturner6809]

@@MissFitAndNerdy girrrrl it just freaked me out too. 15:57

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

@@elleturner6809 LOL our backyard is right outside my room so that was just my roommate walking by outside 😂

[@michellelucas2511]

This video came at the perfect time! I just gave myself a reality check on week 3 of project comeback and really had to evaluate my consistency and health. I wanted so desperately to get myself down to where I was before the pandemic in so little time when it had taken me months to get that far. Its relieving to feel less alone with this and a wake up call to evaluate and improve.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Ah yeah, those unrealistic expectations of losing weight really fast will get ya!

[@mal1078]

I feel like that’s the biggest piece of advise I wish I knew when starting to life “heavy” a year or so ago. I would try and push myself way too fast because I saw all these other people lifting just big numbers that I would overdo it and be out resting for a week from one life. Heavy is relative!!!! 💛✨ I would have gotten a way way way better workout and seen results if I pushed the weight for what was heavy for MY body and not someone else’s.

[@Cclaudia228]

Can you do a video on balancing your hormones?

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yes that’s the plan!! I need to get my hormones tested first so I know what needs balancing though :)

[@OriginalMariAnnaWolf]

That is good example of what we think "perfect ppl" AIN'T "perfect" coz no one is! Hmm Marisa! Write ur knowledge to come back to it once in a while to remember! Same to rest of u! I'm writing down knowledge from her from the start but.. my handwriting is bad so rewatch everything Ig.. 🙃 😪 😅 phone notes are best ^^" Get healthy Continue with usual food while working out Don't over work urself Adjust food with work out Have right mental health Am I understanding anything wrong?

[@teensymarie]

I'm nearly twice your age, and have never been as fit as you are, but for some reason you have me believing I can do this. I am also nerdy and I used to be sporty, but I always hated lifting weights, even though I did it off and on. Then Andrew Huberman got me believing that doing things that kinda suck will help juice more dopamine out of my brain, so I started resistance training. Now it's a habit and I want to get the most out of it. I am former physical therapist, so the basics of training are second nature to me, but the idea of reverse dieting for me has been a game changer. I had been doing half a year of IF and lost 45 lbs, but when I started tracking calories, I realized that I had to eat less than 900 calories/day to lose weight. I knew I had a problem. I stopped trying to cut weight, and just started strength training and getting more exercise generally, and just eating more intuitively. I didn't lose any weight during the next two months. I did DEXA/RMR/VO2max testing, and the problem could not have been more clear. That month I hired a coach, and the first thing she said was, "I want you eating more. I want you eating more protein and more carbs." I have been doing that for 2 and a half weeks and although I am not losing weight, my clothes are getting roomier, and I have been eating about 300 calories more than I was before. The idea of cutting from a much higher maintenance calorie level just seems so "duh" now.

[@whatdacurl94]

Consistency is something I noticed. I've been watching you for a while now and it seemed like every video you were doing something different, I hope that doesn't come off as rude

[@anaelena0000]

HEYY SCIENCE GIRL! love the hair... 2 weeks into my intuitive eating journey....identified SOOO much with this video, over the weekend I was remembering that losing weight had always being kind of a curse for me, since my teenage years I remember nutritionist saying that I was a special case and kind of looking at me like a freak hahahaha Im trying to lose the final pounds and maybe getting a little shredded (just a tiny bit :) do you think maybe I´ve being mentally bloked my entire life???!!! cause of the diet culture I mean.... cause endocrinally there´s nothing wrong with me!!! sooo furious to think maybe my obssesion has being the cause all along

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

HELLO! Thank you!! It’s definitely possible that you’ve been mentally blocking yourself from weight loss. With the monster that is diet culture, it’s easy to get tricked and fooled and accidentally trick yourself into not losing weight. However, if you do suspect any underlying health issues, I recommend seeing a functional medicine doctor or naturopath. In my experience, nutritionists don’t give the best advice and definitely don’t have the medical knowledge to diagnose underlying health issues.

[@Chicharronn_]

I was on a roll from February - April this year and I was gradually losing weight and toning muscle .. I lost my aunt and has a period of mourning and reconnecting with family.. it is soooo hard to get back into the groove ! I needed to watch this video to make me feel like everything was going to be okay and to take things slowly ! ❤️❤️ you inspired me today !

[@fannyforfun3670]

I once did "keto" without reading up on it properly, didn't drop the carbs low enough and so I gained a bit of weight (Now i'm doing real, well informed Keto and feel great doing that). After that I crash dieted, which was way worse. The shakes were gross and I had no energy (duh). I once went vegetarian and learned that my body isn't great at processing plant proteins... And my it despises legumes. Lots of little mistakes here and there, but we learn along the way and eventually find a good path.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

it definitely takes experimenting to find what works best for you so I wouldn't call those mistakes, just learning experiences! :)

[@juliabraulick4428]

I wish i could get off of hormonal birth control, but I did NOT respond well to the copper iud....and i need the security of a very reliable bc method! Any tips Marisa?

[@taryn7882]

Keep at it and be kind to yourself. Going off hormonal birth control can be a ride. It’s taken a year for me to start to mentally and physically feel normal.

[@teenyMiiMii]

My mistake was eating 1200cals for months on end, not seeing changes, and not making adjustments 😓 Thanks to you, I’ve reversed dieted up to 1800cals during COVID-19 and will increase more when the gyms open again Melbourne 😊 great video as always!

[@riddhidugar867]

Hey what workouts do you follow and what are you maintaining on now?

[@teenyMiiMii]

@@riddhidugar867 I’m mainly focusing on compound lifts and I will train 3 times a week now that I’m finally back at the gym. I’m still maintaining on 1800 cal because I only just started getting back into the gym this week :)

[@xyo4e]

I respect you so much as a professional, I’m a holistic nutritional consultant, I focus on hormone regulation and I’m learning tons about fitness from you. I appreciate your honesty as a professional. Keep up the good work!

[@brandienorcal4369]

Hey, sooo, I'd like to lose some weight. I drink a bit too much. How long after quitting drinking should I try to lose weight? I have been drinking 3 to 5 drinks 4 days a week for a couple of months, which is down from everyday.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Honestly, quitting drinking will probably result in weight loss anyway. So I would wait until you feel strong and stable without alcohol before you focus on weight loss.

[@theresaegan3129]

Trying to workout too hard has always been my issue. I always worked out so hard and sometimes almost to the point of passing out. I probably didn’t have amazing results because my body thought I was actually dying. Especially when I’m very stressed I will get back to the gym and feel like I have to put in double the effort and do everything

[@RonniePomPoms]

What about that hair journey though!☺️

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

💗💗💗

[@haleypeace2138]

I felt this video so much! I just came off oral hormonal birth control after 6 years of being on it and developing horrible gut issues. What are your opinions on hormonal iuds that release hormones more locally instead of systemically?

[@DeTomboy4]

I was in a strict consistent deficit for 10 weeks and barely noticed a change in my body vs 2 years ago when I first dieted and lost a lot of weight in that same amount of time and now reverse dieting I gained back pretty much all the weight. Not tremendously upset, but a little disappointed with the waste of time. I need to give myself more time before I can diet again. I hope in 2021 my weight loss will be much easier and healthier on my body.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah that’s exactly what I’m going through. Last time I tried to lose fat it was SO easy. So this has been really frustrating. Definitely give your body a little break and see if you can discover any imbalances or things in your lifestyle that you can improve to get your body to a healthier place before cutting again

[@DeTomboy4]

@@jessicamorley-smith4897 You shouldn't be afraid to reverse diet. I'm going through some imbalances, so I definitely need to up my calories and be consistently eating at maintenance or a little above.

[@DeTomboy4]

@@MissFitAndNerdy Definitely the plan now. I'm focusing on getting stronger and I'm slowly starting to not care about how my body looks.

[@DeTomboy4]

@@jessicamorley-smith4897 no slowly adding in the calories is a safer bet

[@cc6702]

Do you have a video on just mindset stuff???

[@FrootKat]

Yes mate! Since the beginning of this year I have been working on a healthy training schedule, sleeping better, a healthy eating routine and all of that was in the name of fat loss only, but I only recompositioned a little bit and it felt a bit of an uphill battle. Around 4 months in, I re-listened to all the info on cycle syncing and since I've been doing that for 3 months now, it's easier to stay in a deficit, it's easier to not binge but maintain during the luteal phase, I stopped getting migraines, I am sooo much less bloated in general and I used to be bloated -alot-. Now it genuinely "feels" like my body is ready to start shedding some fat, because it's feeling generally more happy and healthy.

[@Coldlegend214]

8:05 oof who told you about me?

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Hahahah A handful of clients and a bunch of KZbin comments 😂

[@Soaring_Seajay]

Very helpful & reassuring. Thanks for the honesty! It’s so easy to get caught up in aesthetics and fat loss that we forget about the other (important) stuff. I’ve been following your advice since our call and I’m naturally staying around the same weight with slight fluctuations while eating more and feeling full (and happy!) and not killing myself working out. Now I really can’t wait to start the workouts from Project Comeback!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Heck yeah 🙌🏻🙌🏻 so happy for you! Can’t wait to hear about your progress on project comeback ☺️

[@bdannysayvihane4900]

I dish my drama issue.when it's come to health issues problem.im all innnn..right coach.!coach...I love my coach..I'm coming..!

[@kimsnakenborg7345]

So I was diagnosed with IBS a few years ago, because I was experiencing a lot of bowel issues (bloating, etc) and they couldn’t find anything else. I’m still dealing with these issues and haven’t find a solution yet. Been to the hospital, docter, dietitian, but none of them can really help me. I want to be muscle shaped and want to fix my bowel problems, but I just don’t know how anymore..

[@moootardxp]

I think it's really hard to know when to stop pushing yourself to be "healthier" as in working out consistently, trying to manage stress, trying to sleep more, trying to eat healthier because sometimes trying to have everything balanced is stressful in itself! It doesnt help that sometimes life just throws curveballs at you and that sort of slows down your health journey. I have been weightlifting for about 3 months and have also been on a reverse diet for 3 months. Starting from last week I was feeling really sluggish and my mind my foggy (this was one week before the start of my period so that explains a lot) and this week I felt even worse and I just couldnt focus on my workouts. So then today I suddenly panicked and felt like everything was going wrong and started to binge eat. Looking back at today I realize my body was telling me to rest and get more sleep and focus on my health rather than trying to lose fat or panicking that I wasnt working hard enough in the gym. Thank you Marisa always♡ im trying my best and its nice to always have you by my side! (Even if its through youtube haha)

[@Darkshade_01]

Let's show marisa how much we love her and please continue subscribing to her KZbin channel also don't forget to leave a like and comment on this video it helps her out a lot letting KZbin know you want to see more of her videos😊❤

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thank you so much!!! ☺️☺️

[@Darkshade_01]

@@MissFitAndNerdy you're welcome sweetie😊❤

[@ryanwilliams6528]

Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate. Charles M. Schulz. Good video again Marisa. I'm doing similar. not pushing it until my health issues have been sorted

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

hahahah I recommend a good balance of exercise and chocolate :)

[@junaluintel3463]

Video starts from 2:57 ....

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Not if you want context for the discussion and to support me as a creator 🙃

[@abnormalways]

Hi, I * think * you read these so I'll tell my coming-off-the-pill story. I had had irregular periods before starting the pill in my teens (like 40-60 day cycles). I was on it for maybe 5 years solid (age 17-22 or so) (just turned 26 now). When I first went off it I think I gained a lil weight. But come to think of it this time period I had huge mindset shifts. Like move to another city and change jobs for 3 months followed by becoming nomadic for 1+ years. May have been hormone related of going thru a "finding myself" period. FIRST 6 mo or so off: I got a basal body temp thermometer and was using that to track my cycles. My cycles were irregular and usually about 35 days. Then I focused on low stress and syncing with the moon (start period on new moon) and had PERFECT cycles for a few months. Life events (and a gyn-related health procedure) happened and I ended up getting full-blown ammenorrhea for NINE months. I was so fixated on getting my period back and obsessed and it was making me stressed in this vicious cycle. I finally got it back with a gyn scrip for 5 days of low dose progesterone (and meditating on it which i seriously think did the heavy lifting) and things were normal again for a while. A few times since then my cycle has sometimes been longer and I've CRACKED THE CODE for my *personal self* on getting it synced back up to the new moon WITH CONSISTENT results. 1. Meditating on the moon/divine feminine woo-woo stuff/staying aware of i and believing i am attuned 2. Maca powder for a few days in the week before it should be starting. 3. During the week before new moon I always take measure to do "all in" type activities. Extra chocolate, let my voice be heard, naps whenever etc. It's MY time. 4. Maintaining good sleep and stress levels. 5. MAKE PHYSICAL CONTACT with other females regularly. Now that i'm off the pill i'm grateful for my body to have another mode of communication to tell me when somethings off. So when I am off, I can look at my life and get back to homeostasis. Now I'm synced and I can FEEL when the moon is full and I get really good signals from my body about a week beforehand.

[@justalexus2622]

I’m currently 15, 5’4 , and around 138 lbs. I started my weight loss journey around March and things were going really good until I didn’t see big changes like I used to. So I did some research and I read somewhere that going into a caloric deficit really helps. I didn’t really understood what it was and I still kinda don’t but all I knew was that I had to burn more calories than I consume. I would go on the treadmill until I was exhausted and would only burn about 500 calories so I started eating like 400 calories everyday. I did this for a while and was really happy with how I looked but I didn’t realize how badly it messed up my body. I’ve been trying to reverse diet (I’m now consuming about 800-900 calories) but every time I eat 100calories more than I used to I would just break down every time. I’m so scared to gain weight and lately I’ve been noticing parts of my body gain a bit of fat like my face and I hate it so much. Every time I look in the mirror I want to go back to eating 400 calories so I can look skinny again. Please help what should I do?

[@justalexus2622]

I also have no idea how to burn 1600 calories if I ever reverse diet up to there

[@MsJavalicious]

You definitely should go see a doctor. This mentality around food (especially the anxiety about it) isn’t healthy.

[@ellaizcool]

hi!! idk if this is still affecting you (hopefully not and hopefully this comment isn’t a triggering reminder), but one important thing to know is that there’s actually another way that you burn calories too! i used to think the same thing as you, and have no idea how i was supposed to burn 1500+ calories through exercise per day and i began to undereat, but i learned that the MAIN way you burn calories is just a stagnant amount that happens every day based on your metabolism. you already burn hundreds of calories just through your sleep, moving around, picking up a bag, tapping your leg, etc etc. you’re constantly burning calories and you don’t need to exercise to burn all of your food off. the KEY though!! is that like i said, it’s based on your metabolism!! and if you are starving yourself (aka eating less than 1300 calories per day), your body’s metabolism will naturally slow down and start storing food and fat. the only way you can start burning a lot of calories through the day aside from exercise and be able to eat more and lose more weight than starving yourself is to actually eat enough food, sleep enough, and drink enough water. i know it sounds crazy, but the average person burns almost 2000 calories doing NOTHING everyday and even sitting burns 75 calories per hour, but ONLY if you’re sustaining your body with healthy foods and eating enough for it to fully process and not store everything it eats like a chipmunk. i truly hope you’re doing better and your relationship with food is better. you don’t need to suffer

[@jennatic2628]

I'm also trying and failing to lose weight... it's probably the one where my health needs some work because I have a lot of hormonal issues, but they're likely to be long term so I need to figure out the right balance between trying to be nice to my hormones and trying to lose weight.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah, hormonal issues can make weight loss very, very challenging. I definitely recommend focusing on those and getting your body into balance first before actively trying to lose weight. That way you have a strong and stable baseline you can always refer back to

[@manialula]

Thank you for this ♥

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much for watching 💗💗

[@jessislife6466]

1 of my biggest mistakes was not taking all aspects of my health into account. I cut out soda and didnt buy my old snack food, but i didn't see as big of a difference as i was hoping for. looking back i wasn't getting enough sleep and that probably was a big factor😅 now i make sure to get at least 7 hrs 😄

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yes! Failing to look at the body as a whole can definitely stall or prevent progress

[@Kassiex5]

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[@pineapplepapercrafts]

When I went off the pill it took 2 years for my period to fully regulate back to normal. I went from having 3 month stints to 6 weeks now it's once a month. Well before I got pregnant lol. But it took about 2 years for it to fully go back to a "normal" period.

[@rhirhi4]

I’ve recently made mistakes too. I’ve always eaten a really low amount of calories. So I started a reverse diet. I was so much stronger in my lifting. I slept like a baby. I was hardly ever cold anymore. But once I got up to 2000 calories a day, I started to feel like my clothes was feeling tighter and I retreated back to 1300 to lose weight fast instead of letting my body level set. That was in January. I’ve been yo-yoing ever since. Now I’m too scared to do anything differently because I don’t want my body to change and not be able to fit my wedding dress.

[@claudia6191]

I did almost the same things you did. But I got my period back immediately so I just assumed that my hormones and my body where perfectly fine and balanced after 3 years of birth control pill, but... surprise surprise they were not. It took me almost 6 months to feel free from the pill again and feel healthy and balanced

[@ladebrouillarde]

I hear this so much. I have gained 10 lbs since March while cycling through maintenance and cutting. I am too stressed.

[@LloOFFICIAL]

I'm at 185lbs rn and it won't change. I'm getting less and less motivated to exercise. I used to be 203 pounds. That was my highest weight. Now I'm just stuck on 185lbs, and it's quite discouraging.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Hang in there! If you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while, your body might just need a break

[@lorenaaleman7914]

right at the beginning of quarantine, I quit birth control. that, along with the drop in activity and increase in appetite for quitting birth control, I gained weight! Around 3-4 lbs, which shows on a 5’0 gal. I JUST got my period back last weekend (yay!) hopefully now my body is regulated and I can start losing the fat now :-)

[@lorenaaleman7914]

Just to add: I quit birth control on like March 3rd or something. Got my period back July 24th. Was on BC for 2 years, ages 16-18.

[@Isabella-vm3ir]

Thank you for these tips!😁😁 great as always marissa!☺️

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thank youuuuuu

[@binamc1125]

I'm a simple person I see a fit and nerdy video and I click. 👍

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the support!!

[@cc6702]

Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest! This is very helpful!

[@nurita4]

The tracking one happens to me also. Every time I stop tracking and have to track again I get mad because I feel restricted and it's usually because I have to eat less lol Sad life.

[@jenann3266]

You look great and appear to be at a very healthy weight. Maybe you should stop tracking and eat intuitively for a while as your body regulates itself. I’m 43 and have four daughters. My body has been through lots of changes, but I just try to get in my 10,000 steps each day, and do some type of additional exercise as well, like riding my horses, or even doing farm work. I try to eat intuitively and I am fit and happy not having to obsess over it. I enjoy your channel so much, keep up the good work!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I am at a healthy weight! :) as I acknowledged in the video, there’s nothing wrong with my body at the moment and I love it as is! The troubling thing is that if I continue to gain weight at the rate that I’m gaining, I won’t be at a healthy weight too much longer. So even though I’m not focusing on weight loss anymore, I do need to make sure I don’t keep gaining

[@daphneacosta1256]

you’re my favorite fitness youtube channel and you deserve so much bigger of a following!! I can’t wait to see it when it happens ❤️

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thank you so much! You're the best

[@deboradias9943]

i never know when im losing fat, i realise i eat too little and have a lot of trouble losing weight because of hipothyroidism!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Eating too little can make it so much harder! And yeah hypothyroidism doesn't help either :(

[@deboradias9943]

@@MissFitAndNerdy i know! im trying to increase but i don[t know im doing something wrong! cuz i get too full before i even hit 1600 calories! but it will work ! hope so!

[@deboradias9943]

@@MissFitAndNerdy your videos are amazing! love the nerdy content in it! the fit too!

[@goofeygrimtales2010]

Well....you're human. We all make mistakes. Just pick yourself up and continue. You got this. ☺

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

That's the plan! I certainly am a very humany human haha

[@Party52]

I have made all of those mistakes especially the first one. It turns out I have coeliac and at the time I was cutting and overexercising to lose fat but not taking into consideration my body health or gut health. I ended up with amenorrhea for over a year!!! I had to significantly limit my exercise, change my diet to increase my calories and I went to acupuncture once a week in order to address that. Then I started back at the gym and pushed myself too hard because I had fixed one issue and was expecting to be able to lift and exercise the same amount as before. I ended up damamging my body, I was bloated and highly inflamed from the stress that I had caused on my body. Overall I have struggled for the last 2 years to find a balance between food, training, my body and my mental health. Your videos are insightful and an inspiration, thank you!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Oh man!! That’s so rough!! It’s so hard when you don’t even know you have an underlying issue so you push harder and harder and it just causes more damage and you don’t know why. Definitely not your fault!

[@bastianian2939]

You should train 100% for the last set on several exercises. It is not smart to tell people to train lighter when 95% of people already train too light

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

That’s absolutely untrue. Training to failure is a recipe for disaster

[@selinanachtmann2705]

never was this early :D

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

omg thank you for being here so early! I appreciate you!

[@selinanachtmann2705]

@@MissFitAndNerdy thank you so much for your answer. I'm using your guides for a few month now and I've seen some results so far!! thank you for your content

[@Adelaideee10]

I think the first “mistake” holds the true reason why it’s been harder for you to loose weight! I’ve read dr Lara Bridens book where she suggests eating a certain amount to help your hormones with your period!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I eat plenty haha, trust me :) But yes, I'm positive that my hormone imbalances are what not only is making it hard for me to lose weight but also what caused the weight gain in the first place

[@littlevoice_11]

Amother lovely video thank you. I believe these tips work...A routine and a plan for your food is a great way to stay on track. A lot of people also find compressing the window during which you consume calories can also help. I also find that cutting down on carbs can help, instead of grains and sugar, focus on non starchy vegetables, quality protein and fats. Exercise is great. But you can't out run a poor diet!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yup! Those are the tips I usually give as well :)

[@iLaineyflex]

Where's your sports bra from?! Love the design!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Lorna Jane :) It's like 6 years old though so I don't think you'll find it

[@stefaniaflex1061]

I had a wonky/ disappearing period for a couple of months and I thought it was because of prolonged fasting. Turned out I was pregnant 😂

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Lmaooooo oh god don’t scare me like that 😂

[@louisebarber3503]

I have an issue and maybe you might be able to share some of your knowledge on the topic, I REALLY struggle with consistently hitting my healthy, higher macros due to feeling full ALL OF THE TIME. First thing in the morning, after going hours with minimal food, i didn't eat much the day before, after a high intensity cardio session etc. Is getting past that feeling of fullness and nausea of feeling full something that will only happen in time if I've managed to be consistent with eating more or is this issue something I should see a professional about? (For reference, I have had anorexia for over a twelve years, doing much better in terms of the mental torture of the illness but this fullness thing is really not helping with my attempts at a whole-hearted, "complete" recovery!😫) Thanks Marisa! All the best with achieving a better balance with your health x😀😊

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Hey! Without knowing the exact context of how much you’re eating, though I assume you’re trying to eat to complete satiety for recovery, I would recommend playing around with different food groups to see what makes it easier to eat more. Smoothies are really great because you can pack in a TON of calories (my fav smoothie is 700-1000 cal) and it’s really easy to consume because it’s liquid. Liquid calories in general help a lot-I love making healthy hot chocolate with cacao butter to get some good healthy fats. Try adding some more quick digesting carbs too like white rice. But also play around with adding more fats since they are more calorie dense and take up less volume. And yes! It will get easier and easier to eat more as your body adjusts :)

[@louisebarber3503]

@@MissFitAndNerdy thank you so much for all that! 😀

[@mollyjaybooks]

I know I’m very good at not having restraint when it comes to cheese lol!! I love it and love lots of it on my pasta which I also love!! So that’s a problem for me!! It’s all stodge and fat (too much fat I’m sure) which is not the best when I am trying to watch what I eat. On another note, you hair is glorious!!! I absolutely love it, it’s so curly!! 😍 xx

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

haha cheese is soooo good!!

[@mollyjaybooks]

MissFitAndNerdy It sooo is omg!!!

[@Amyjwashere]

Why don’t you check your thyroid levels when you get your hormone panel? Might be helpful!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah that's the plan 🙃that's one of the hormones I want tested

[@anagalijan2221]

Love your videos! Can you please make video about things that you are doing in order to regain your period.. I have been waiting for mine for over 6 months now

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yes that’s the plan! Just need to get my hormones tested first so I can see what needs work :)

[@jillianroe9461]

i really love the first tip. getting your health in check first, fix your sleep and etc before introducing calorie deficits. great tips.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

It’s sooooo important! Thanks for watching ☺️☺️

[@anna-maymoon1001]

I always love how real you are with us ❤ but also the main health thing you've had is skin problems I can see why you'd forget about coming off the pill etc ! My mistake is literally forgetting we had take out the other day and wondering why I put on a pound this week 🙄 (that and also period) This in itself points to my "i cba to plan" and also letting myself go "Oh it's only X, that's fine" and yaknow what? Me on a Saturday morning is not fine with X and is sad about it. I just need to get over it and start tracking again and plan and then it'll be easier to live life haha

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yeah I just didn’t realize that I wasn’t fully recovered from TSW just because my skin was healed. And I just assumed I’d get my period back nbd. Buuuuuut apparently not 🙄 Oh well!!

[@linnh940]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

💗💗💗💗

[@ladymiyu4128]

Awesome video :D thanks for all the tips! Love all your videos!!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@marijakristina7509]

I love your videos Watched every single one for a while Hope you're healthy, and happy

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

oh wow thank you so much!! I really appreciate that :)

[@aaliyahdailey31]

ooooffff, I feel called out, in a good way. I tend to compare myself t where I used to be. I am expecting myself to be at the level I was before my injuries. I'm still wrapping my head around the fact that just because I "look" healthy, doesn't mean I am at that same level (physically with my energy level and endurance, mentally and energetically, etc). And that's ok, but showing myself compassion for being in this state is so necessary.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Dude I feel you. It’s so hard to make that mental shift and take a step back and be okay with not being at the same level

[@juliabraulick4428]

Me too. My weight gain was following a herniated disc, severe depression, covid, my first real breakup, and a horrible roommate, and a horrible boss....yeah no wonder i'm a little f'ed up now

[@chelsealouise2232]

this was a really good video. liked the intrinsic nature of it.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Thanks so much ☺️☺️ hope you’re having an amazing day 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@diylifewithashleymcdole5727]

This is why I just love you. Your real. Thank you girl

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

💗💗💗

[@jaydee2703]

How do you balance cortisol?

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

The big thing is minimizing stress :)

[@sweetcharity8790]

When I stopped taking birthcontrol I gained around 15 ibs. I starting back on to see if that was the problem and ended up going back to my original weight. I finally stopped birth control for good, but gained the weight again. But my body is finally getting used to being off the pill. I don’t know why it caused weight gain, but I’ve spent a year and a half trying to balance my hormones!

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Yup, I'm pretty sure my hormones are just all over the place right now which is what is making it impossible for me to lose weight... oh well! Gotta do what I gotta do to heal my body!

[@brendalang4586]

Needed to hear this 😁❤

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Hope it helps

[@jeannepl44]

There are 2 main reasons why I just love your videos : First you're always so honest and kind and mindful about what you say Second I find your videos so much interesting and helpful Thank you for everything and love from France 🇫🇷😘

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

aww thank you so much!! I appreciate you!!

[@jessicavanik6040]

Lifting is the only type of fitness I enjoy. That said I have no idea what I'm doing. Could you do a "Getting into lifting" Challenge? I NEED like a full month of videos that can guide me through the basics so I can get setup to do this right. Cause I know if I can get started, it can be sustainable.

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

I recommend starting with my Fitness Starter Kit series! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoCwp3xrjquerZo And then my ebook Project Comeback is a program designed to get you into lifting: www.missfitandnerdy.com/ebooks/project-comeback-cp395

[@desinicole6947]

I used to feel guilty when I couldn’t go to the gym. It would affect how I was feeling throughout the day. I would even fill guilty is I worked out at home because it ‘wasn’t good enough.’ But thankfully, that’s changed. The way I was was unhealthy and unsustainable

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

So happy you've been able to shift your mindset! That is huge!!

[@shinefoodie8525]

Your not even overweight and your trying to lose. You should be a better example and spread positive information

[@MissFitAndNerdy]

Did you miss the entire chunk of the video where I said there was nothing wrong with my current body? Please take your judgment elsewhere. Actually get rid of your judgment because no one else needs that either.

[@xxxfairyyxxx]

Yes definitely wait to get your period back, hopefully it sorts itself out soon. My mistakes are trying to be too restrictive in diet. F any diet which doesnt contain chocolate or burgers. It's easier for me to be in a calorie deficit than to eat a restricted diet with no calorie deficit. Another one is dont forget the refeeds or diet breaks. I am doing 2 week diets 2 week breaks to lose my covid weight gain bc i dont want it to mess with my muscle gains too much.