Please Stop Making These Common Weight Loss Mistakes

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Will Smith’s weight loss journey is an amazing example to study and learn from. I’m so proud of Will for all his hard work through the series but wow exhausting is an understatement. Let’s go through some of the biggest changes that would have made his weight loss (fat loss) journey much more enjoyable while still getting results and staying healthy!
#weightloss #fatloss

[@natachaoceane]

Fat loss is challenging enough already, so there's no need to make it even tougher with an approach that sets you up to feel like you've failed. I still see and hear about these mistakes all the time in 2021, so here are some of my biggest tips for getting serious results without feeling exhausted or frustrated! I'm so impressed by Will's work ethic, he put up such a fight despite the process he was given, and I'm so so happy for where he got to personally and mentally through this show 🤍 This was easily my favourite series on KZbin for a long time and I still really recommend you watch it!! 👏🙌

[@amy-mariethompson5762]

you are the goat natacha

[@dawnjohnson5657]

ily

[@sanatanjana4957]

Fat loss equals to abandone your bitchy love. 🤣🤣🤣

[@tiffanybanks2759]

Hi Natacha, I have been encouraged by your videos for years and appreciate the content. I do want to respectfully ask that the name of Christ not be used to replace a filth word.

[@wurdnurd1]

Ok, so quick storytime: back in Nov 2019, I was around 240-250 lbs (5'7"), my dr said "pre-diabetic" with my lab results, and I started going hard to lose the weight, like I always did. I joined a kickboxing challenge to lose 25 lbs in a month, joined WW, ate 1200 kcal a day, etc etc....and hit a brick wall pretty quickly. Lockdowns happened and I gained weight back, but I bought a Nintendo Switch, Ring Fit Adventure and Fit Boxing, and started watching different videos (O2B, Abby Sharp, and Greg Doucette. I had fun, got a sweat on, but kept pushing for the greater and greater deficit. Finally, in Sept 2020, the gyms opened back up, and I started working out every day (often multiple times a day), spending upwards of 20 hours a week in spin classes, with the weight dropping...finally, the KZbin algorithm brought me your videos (and FrumpyFit), and seeing how you brought together intelligence, strength and solid food and nutrition, helped me to take a deep breath and pivot away from crashing out my metabolism. The final straw was a massive Father's Day meal at a steakhouse, during which I enjoyed bison meatballs and steak and bread and sweet potatoes, and ate around 3000 kcal for the day, and felt AMAZING the next day. Watching your assessment of Will Smith's journey, which reflected my own (minus the highly paid staff, resources, and cameras), helped me to put it all in perspective, especially as I seem to have happily plateaued in the 180s (although my goal was and is 150). Watching your videos helped me realize that food isn't an enemy and it is absolutely necessary to fuel the activities I enjoy, and overexercise is the quickest way to gain all the weight back (because busting my knee or shoulder again will ensure no workout happens). So, yeah. Dunno if I've said it before, but thanks for what you do, and I'm glad you're back making content. 💙

[@TheAmelieme]

Natacha politely questioning Will's 9years PT expertise in a master class video. You're a QUEEEN.

[@natachaoceane]

the true British way 😂😂😂 always gotta be polite 😭

[@Ephesians5-14]

PT? Physical Therapy?

[@milieoblivion5789]

@@Ephesians5-14 PT=personal trainer in this context :)

[@SamStanton289]

I really don't know what this guy was doing 9 years, this workout and diet plan was so incredibly stupid....

[@ebweint]

Rumor has it that many celebrity coaches get the gig through connections over expertise. Is this true? As for Hollywood body transformations, including for Will in Ali, how do PEDs change everything? Does the celebrity PT become more of a chemist or a PT in those situations?

[@Stecie101]

“The scale doesn’t measure how you feel and how you look” I needed to hear that

[@TheLemonofTroy]

“You can’t hate yourself and hate the process into getting healthier” hit home so hard. A few years ago I gained a lot of weight quite quickly due to mental health issues and then hated how unfamiliar I felt in my own body. I tried everything I could to lose the weight as fast as possible and was so focused on the physical weight of my body instead of how I felt. I did a 6 week challenge with my gym and trained so much and ate so well but at the end I’d only lost half a kilo. I was devastated and it completely ruined my relationship with food and exercise for a long time. It’s only recently that I’ve been to let go of the numbers and focus on what makes me the feel the best and now I’m seeing the results that I’ve wanted for so long!

[@Ephesians5-14]

Would love to know more about focusing on how you feel and getting results 💗

[@zoeluvr2484]

I had the same thing happen to me☹️ It’s so hard when stuff like that happens. I still have struggles but I’m working on just consistency

[@mesekkai]

I have diagnosed depression and anxiety and BPD and other mental issues and im very very very very used to being hard on myself that is why im not even worried about weight i just worried about how i look and how i feel. And i also dont like being really lax with myself because i feel like i cant do that because every time i dont pressure myself to do something i will NEVER do it. So i feel like in order for me to lose weight i would HAVE to be extremely hard on myself because its the only way i know how to get things done. Every other way gets me no where. I feel like i would have to torture myself in order to lose weight because if i be lax at all with myself i wont do shit at alll. If i only focused on how i felt i would not gotten anywhere.

[@prerza]

same

[@MelanieSakowski]

This was my experience as well with Bulimia. And now I’m healing from RED-S/Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and my body is all over the place. I honestly believe that the very act of striving for a number on the scale is the essence of pain that seldom brings to us what we genuinely want and how we want to feel ultimately.

[@raerae9212]

Woah. It's honestly so crazy for me to hear that hitting 30,000 steps is overly intense. I do landscaping for a living and I regularly get about 22,000 to 30,000 steps in every work day. That doesn't even factor in all of the carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting, and other rigorous activities that I engage in. I keep trying to communicate to my boss that all of his employees are effectively amateur athletes, and that there is a limit to how much the human body can withstand especially when you factor temperature and humidity into the equation as well. This video has helped to put my physical health into a better perspective. I am constantly bummed out when I can't bring myself to work out after pushing a lawnmower all day long in excessive heat. I should be nicer to myself because I already do so much. Thank you for this video.

[@CorwinFound]

Late to the game on this comment, but I hope you are doing well. Yeah, there is a limit to what a person can expect of their body and you are doing a half or full marathon daily as far as distance!

[@LuhRen]

Honestly you work out every day realistically. If you increase your protein and trying to eat periodly throughout the day during work. That could be a good start to get into better shape.

[@vLunaNightsky]

Thats actually amazing advice! Her "workout" is everyday. "Fix" the diet and then the rest would be history. 20k+ steps a day is a huge foundation for a nice calorie deficit @@LuhRen

[@user-bs9vi4xi6j]

Right, good job!

[@jimmym.1548]

Might want to have your step counter checked.

[@nohellyquintana153]

seeing him get so upset over 1 pound week 1 broke me 🥺 he shouldn’t feel so defeated

[@natachaoceane]

I know... I think it's because he spent so much time working out he had his hopes so high, but it really got me too. I can't explain how much I wanted to go into the screen and give him a hug 🤗

[@nohellyquintana153]

@@natachaoceane me too!!

[@miadehaan5948]

Me too🙈 especially after he worked so hard in a week, your success should never be based of the scale but rather factors like an increase in strength, fitness levels, and physical and mental results.

[@zfaki1919]

It's shocking how many people get in to fitness without even doing any researches.They blindly believe and rely on PT.

[@jordanapalmer2557]

@@zfaki1919 but he isn’t just getting into fitness. He was fit in most of his younger days and he was used to losing weight fast. No he is dealing with his age affecting his metabolism

[@wintrygarden]

Natacha, your empathy and capability to understand the emotional struggles is so deep and genuine. It clearly feeds into every aspect of your life. The way you choose to educate kindly and thoroughly, and encourage people to love themselves the way you know they could - it's so inspiring. Thanks for this breakdown of how to work through the hard aspects of personal transformation. Much love from the US!

[@natachaoceane]

love back to you from across the pond! Thank you so much for being so kind Arden 🙏🙏🙏

[@wadawas]

Remember: Smith is an actor. A good actor. The entire struggle, failures and emotional stress was probably scripted - cause shows need drama to be successful.

[@sarahrenay341]

Yes!! Couldn't have said it better. ❤

[@BritnyMusson]

The part that hurts the most for me is that there were so many opportunities for people to step in and remind Will that this journey would have dips and the realistic expectations and progress were the only way to move forward. It broke my heart to see him go on this rollercoaster.

[@stinks7065]

This! I feel like instead of pushing him to work harder they should've supported him emotionally a lot more.

[@forwardrecording1445]

Yeah they absolutely didn't support him. Kinda messed up to see someone struggle and not offer any insight

[@Kurio71]

But his transformation was more than weight loss. He went the athlete route and looks pretty good. He could have obtained the weight loss target by creating a 500 calorie day deficit (that's like 2 donuts).

[@eabillmoreau9221]

@@Kurio71 the fact that you compared 500 calories to 2 donuts concerns me lol. plus, are you sure 1 donut isn't 500 calories already?

[@Kurio71]

@@eabillmoreau9221 Don't concern yourself

[@sarah-anneperry6932]

I feel that this series is a reflection of what the fitness indrustry looked like from the early 2000's to 2018. The fixation on the scale made us lose sight of what health actually should look like. Happy the fitness industry is evolving and hope we move toward actual health professionnals to guide us through our journeys.

[@LMBOatU]

From 1900 to 2018 lol. Literally forever. I’m not sure why we would only go back to 2000

[@hayleyharris3439]

The whole documentary I kept thinking, these people are throwing around this "sustainable" word like confetti but I don't think anyone knows what it means 😂 I love your videos Natacha, I'm a Dietitian in the U.S. and I love the way you break down information so that it's applicable (and entertaining) for both beginners and health professionals!

[@natachaoceane]

haha I know!! it just felt like a buzz word they'd heard somewhere and liked the sound of 😂😂 also thank you for all the work you do, it's definitely appreciated in this little corner of the internet ❤️❤️❤️

[@janehoe.]

Yaassssss RDN's are the best and I'm totaaaaaally not just saying that because I'm going to be one soon

[@Alagachak]

Opportunity for princess bride references, yes. :P

[@chericebt4332]

yes I appreciate Natacha too for putting the evidenced based nutrition in her videos

[@cl0thes0ff]

@@chericebt4332 li UI

[@jeskahayter7802]

“The scales don’t weigh how you look and feel” - taking this quote away with me, such a good way to say that the numbers don’t matter!

[@johnsonjo8454]

Wow super figure💋💋💋

[@Sterling8953]

I swear I am going to write this on my scales in sharpie

[@chappers1607]

I don’t use scales anymore to judge how I’m doing, was sick of them not moving and it was demotivating me every time I stood on them, to the point of upsetting me, my clothes give me a better idea now and encourage me more to carry on, getting into smaller jeans is such a confidence booster

[@plutonium_cat]

Poor Will! The documentary is a textbook case of how a scale can KILL anyone’s progress. LOVE this video Natasha. So glad to have found your channel.

[@dianaa8125]

"you cant hate yourself and hate the process into becoming healthy." Damn Natacha! That reallly hit it for me. I needed to hear that

[@riyalriyali]

Here are my notes from the video: 1. Will's goals were primarily weight-based, even though his main issue is with his body composition. This is not the recommended approach as weight is affected by water retention, muscle, and fat, being married to the number on the scale can cause Will's goal of looking better, to compete with Will's goal of simply being lighter 2. Will's Training plan does not have any periodization and he is going straight in with far too much volume, the trainer mentioned that sustainability was kept in mind with the plan, yet he is doing potentially 11 sessions and 9 hours of training per week without any prior adaptation or load management. 3. Taking on too much at once may come at the expense of Will's other lifestyle goals like writing his autobiography. If training is something that takes away from your lifestyle rather than add to it, it can become something you resent. 4. Progress is not linear and not automatic, Will feels defeated by gaining weight in week one rather than trusting the process, to compensate for this he goes too hard and burns himself out the next week. 5. Wills diet and exercise aren't enjoyable, a healthy diet and exercise can be fun and delicious, the harder you make these things to endure, the harder it is to stay on the process. 6. Will starts going a little crazy and doing way too much and the word sustainability goes out the window, will inevitably get injured. 7. Will has CLEAR progress and his body looks great, but he's too focused on the scale and still feels like shit. 8. Will in his possessive pursuit of a smaller number on the scale starts working out 4x a day and stops sleeping. This is causing massive drops in physical performance and a huge drop in his mental health. 9. Will has a breakthrough and realizes that he's worked himself to the bone to prove a point, but he's just hurting himself and decides to pull back on all of the training he's been doing. Stops caring about the weight so much.

[@natachaoceane]

Pretty great summary!

[@Sterling8953]

That moment when the smoothie was nasty and he said taste didn’t matter. That hurt. Healthy food that is good for the body can actually taste good. You don’t have to suffer. And suffering means you won’t stick to it.

[@Megamind-ds6zj]

Thanks for writing these 😌

[@vidrovszki]

Brilliant notes, thank you for summarizing!

[@gracechurch1791]

Will undressed for the 15 week weigh in and I literally gasped. His abs are popping! And then how demoralized he was because he gained .8 lb. Dude.

[@lucylismore]

Wow, I hadn't seen this documentary series until you made this amazing video and I totally agree that it illustrates so many of the common issues that arise when someone embarks on a journey to lose fat. You explained so perfectly not only what these issues but why they occur and how to overcome them in 30 minutes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻! I know this will help a lot of people! ❤️

[@pauoel]

Lucy watches Natacha. Of course! Love both your channels :D

[@chocowaff]

I can't imagine waking up at 4 AM and working out till 1 On a Calorie Deficit. How he managed to make it through without feeling light-headed and like he was about to faint, if he even did, is an anomaly... Also, I mad appreciated this video. I was the skinniest I've ever been this year. Went on a Road trip and gained some weeeiiight. You kinda forget how long it takes, and how patient you have to be to get your body where it needs to be and you kind of get unreasonably obsessive and disappointed in yourself when you start the process again. The reminders were VERY well needed. Dope video. Instasubscribe.

[@maddyharvey7414]

Dudeee that’s exactly where I am. Obsessive and disappointed in myself because I definitely am not where I want to be.

[@anabelen7229]

same 🥲

[@hillz00]

This sincerely needs to go viral enough for Will himself to see it.

[@zoeeanna]

I can’t tell you how frustrated I was to his PT’s reaction to his 1lb weight gain when I watched it. Anyone who works in the fitness industry knows that’s it’s inevitable to happen, especially since muscle weighs more than fat. Fab video as always Natacha!x

[@poppynicholson]

muscle and fat weigh the same... a lb is a lb. Muscle takes up less space in the body than fat though

[@nannoreul]

@@poppynicholson You’re not measuring the weight, obviously a lb of each would weigh the same 🤦🏼‍♀️ clearly the OP is measuring the weight of equal VOLUMES

[@Dialogos1989]

Muscle has more density than fat*

[@stinks7065]

Also genuinely there are so many things that make up your body weight instead of just fat and muscle, like Natacha mentioned and in the grand scheme of things a 1lb weight fluctuation in a week is nothing.

[@Nikitinale]

That was the part that made me think a lot of his movie was probably scripted. Everyone knows progress isn't linear. His PT knows it, Will Smith knows it. They made it sound like it's the end of the world. Why? Cause it wouldn't have been a show if he didn't have a breakdown at every episode.

[@CHEFPKR]

As someone who lost 22 pounds since January, the process takes time and it has so many Ups and downs. Now I know if I have something super salty, go out to eat or have a cocktail or two I'm going to wake up the next morning and be a pound or two heavier. It doesn't mean I gained 2 pounds of fat. This is something that lots and lots of people don't realize.

[@user-ot7ue2yb2e]

so true!! i hope more people learn this since this time of year people tend to weigh themselves after holiday meals and immediately spiral into self-hatred.

[@antheajohnson4234]

This is an unexpected crossover I didn't know I needed

[@Megamind-ds6zj]

Wait 22 pounds in a month or a year? Either way great job I hope to do the same 🙃

[@smurfinator1]

I never weigh myself after a night out or a cheat day! I always wait at least 2 days

[@m0L3ify]

Yeah once I realized a salty meal was going to mean a few extra pounds for a few days, I came to anticipate it and I'm fine with it now.

[@seamonkeyl9061]

Man, I wish you were his trainer! I am at the point of wanting to give up on trying to lose any weight, but your kindness and scientific approach is giving me hope. Will isn't being supported mentally or emotionally, he's incredibly hard on himself, and it's shocking that these people are perpetuating a scale based approach! Thanks, from NZ.

[@Lili-wc4ku]

when you said “i dont want you to give up” around 15:00 i honestly teared up a little. it’s just nice to hear that especially because i look up to you a lot :) thank you for being such a real person and a huge inspiration, ily natacha 🥰

[@natachaoceane]

hey Lili (: I meant every word of it, I believe in your potential so much so I'd hate to see you give up because you weren't given the proper advice on how to go about your goals. Anyways, thank you so much for watching and hope you have a beautiful rest of the week!! xxx

[@emz33]

I’m working with a PT right now and I absolutely love her. She refuses to train anyone that doesn’t also sign up for her nutrition and mindset training because she knows that we get hung up on goals. The biggest thing we all do is send her our wins every single day. When you do that you start focusing on little things and actually see them as big things. I’ve been training with her for a month now and the scale hasn’t budged an inch despite me working out 4-5 times a week. It was starting to eat at me a little until I realized that my squat and deadlift form looks super professional again now, I can finally touch my toes again (before I could barely get past my knees), I could only do planks for 10 seconds before I got nauseated and now I can go over 30 seconds, I’m up on weights from 5-10 lbs to 15-20 lbs upper body, and 15 lbs to 40 lbs on lower body. Not to mention my reps have gone up by 3-5 per set. Success needs to be measured in other ways besides the scale for sure. Especially when you’re doing resistance training because of the weight of muscle.

[@Daniellep8169]

Do you need to count calories to loose weight? I’m eating healthy and workout out 5 days a week and I’m not losing weight

[@emz33]

@@Daniellep8169 I don’t, counting calories just leads to over obsession. I still count every so often to make sure I’m eating enough since eating less than your base metabolic rate can actually slow your metabolism and make it harder to lose. (You can look up a BMR calculator to find yours. I’m 5’9, 220 lbs and 32 years old so my BMR is 1800 calories. That’s the base amount I need to just simply exist without any movement. With my exercise level I really don’t want to eat less than 2000 with my maintenance amount set at 2400. If I aim for 2000-2200 I should be in a deficit) If you’re working out 5x a week make sure you’re varying what you do. Alternate strength and cardio and vary that up within each category. Your body is REALLY good at getting efficient with what it’s doing and will start burning less and less energy to do the same amount of work. HIIT or Tabata is great for cardio and easy to do. Most of the workouts are only 20 minutes too :) With strength you want to vary up with high weight low rep and low weight high rep. If you’re already doing all of that and still not losing, then ditch the scale all together and start taking body measurements instead. Remember that muscle weighs a lot more than fat, so you could be losing inches but not budging on the scale. And as I mentioned above, make sure to measure your success in your fitness ability too “mind your gap” to see where you started and where you are now. Hope that helps 🥰

[@winter_sp]

​@@emz33 hello, i'm currently also trying to lose weight and im so confused on what to do when it comes to working out ¿resistance and strength training is the same or is it different? A lot of people recommend it but it’s so hard to find these workouts from home (I’m a beginner and I’m starting to workout from home) . I really want to do all the research I can to make all of this process enjoyable and not to only focus on what the scale says. Also ¿do you have any yt you recommend to workout?

[@winter_sp]

I'm 174 lbs can I also do strength training or do I only focus on cardio, HIIT, etc

[@emz33]

@@winter_sp and yes it’s best to mix up your routine with strength, cardio, and HIIT so you don’t end up overworking certain muscle groups. You’ll get more out of your workouts by rotating through

[@maggiemae3825]

It's so sweet the way you get emotional when he struggles. You are a very kind soul Natacha.

[@freya006]

It looks like this series is from 20 years ago! Why on earth did they rely on traditional scales to measure Will’s progress? I’m sure they could have gotten some of those special scales that measure fat, muscle and water etc and explained why they shouldn’t just be looking at how many kilos he is. Also 20 pounds in 20 weeks seems a bit unrealistic for sustainable fat loss, that means you can’t make any mistakes in 5 months! And how weird that they didn’t have a registered dietitian. All of this plus the crazy amount of exercise and lack of explanations of the science reminds me so much of 90’s /20’s crash dieting 🙃

[@johnsonjo8454]

Love you💋💋💋💓

[@ladydontekno]

That’s only one pound a week, how is that not realistic or “sustainable”?

[@lhl]

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is very unreliable/inaccurate so I don't think that'd be much better. There was one shot that showed that he was getting a DXA scan, which is the "gold standard" for body composition measurement (but it isn't something you can or should do daily) and if I recall, another that showed them having circumference measurements for each body part (the best way thing unless you're skilled with calipers to be measuring at home). A proper waist measurement is probably all that's really necessary to really track progress, along with a moving average of a daily weigh-in, but I agree it was a disservice (to the audience at least) to focus so strongly on weight (and on a monotonic progression, at that, which rarely happens). 1lb/wk is generally agreed to be pretty sustainable and not really a "crash diet," although it's definitely tougher to achieve if you're over-exercising, stressed, and not getting enough sleep.

[@freya006]

@@ladydontekno If his goal was approx one pound a week with a more flexible time frame I think that would be fine, but that’s not what his goal was. 20 pounds in 20 weeks took a toll on his mental health as any time he didn’t lose the weight he was upset and frustrated. I don’t think the goal also factored in the stress of writing his book plus whatever other stress is in his life. He’s also not hugely overweight to begin with so it’s not like he’s trying to lose 20 pounds starting off as morbidly obese. He ended up doing more exercise than he could reasonably sustain long term to try to reach his goal.

[@freya006]

@@lhl yes I generally agree, I was more so saying that the daily use of traditional scales wasn’t telling the full story 🙂

[@beccaamanez857]

natacha is such a queen. I could listen to her talk for years I swear.

[@natachaoceane]

that's super kind of you Becca!! tbh though, I've been editing this video for a few days now and I think I need a break from my own voice 😂😂😂

[@t_335]

I'm a soon-to-be registered dietitian in the UK and I have really hated my degree. The course has been completely different to what I wanted it to be but hearing you speak about dietitians so positively has really motivated me to push on for these last few months of the degree!

[@walkingfree21]

Just wanted to drop in and tell you that no matter how it feels right now, God is taking you right where you need to be! Go to Him with your whole heart, that’s all! 💗

[@hanamiller6905]

No! We need more dietitians in the world!

[@Updog89]

School experience vs professional experience can be soooo different. All the lawyers and doctors I know HATED school, but only a few of them actually hate their jobs. Give it a go and if you truly hate being an RD, know that if you have the smarts and discipline to get through school, you also have what it takes to pivot to a career that suits you better.

[@yozh6198]

It’s sad that there will be millions of people watching his journey and become disillusioned, or worst following it thinking it is a “sustainable” routine. Thank you for breaking it down! I hope more people watch it! ❤️🙏

[@flaviecoutard6663]

okay but having natacha as a fitness coach would be incredible. She's so caring and empathetic, I love her so much omg

[@sckilham]

One of the things that we forget when we look at celebrities' bodies and fitness levels is that maintaining that look is their JOB. Will mentioned putting on weight for a role, and it makes sense he might workout like this for a role. But that isn't realistic for regular people. People who work full time, have families and other commitments can't work out multiple times a day, and most of us can't afford the best nutritionists and personal trainers in the world. It's so important to keep that perspective when we start comparing ourselves to celebrities

[@ivy456]

To be honest people don't need all of that to get healthier and lose weight. I always hate it when people look at celebrities and think they need all of that and that it's so difficult if you're "normal". That way of thinking is only setting people up for failure. I fell for it too. The truth is that the information is out there. I only had to look on my goverments recommended diet and portions. My uncle lost weight with a thyroid condition and a disability. I know a lot of people health conditions and commitments but still made it work for their health. Celebrity nutritionists and personal trainers are usually not even that good. Have you seen the unnecessary bs they recommend?

[@haikukillyou1971]

I think you missed the point Ivy. Basically they’re saying that the weight loss/gain is their job. Yes it’s not that difficult and the information is out there but most blue collar workers already have a job or even two and it really is harder to do all that plus work your ass off to lose the weight. Basically saying the priorities and the availability to organize and reorganize those if needed is limited.

[@ivy456]

@@haikukillyou1971 I know what you meant. I know it's their job. However you don't have to work your ass off to lose weight. It's calories in versus calories out. I know plenty regular people that lost weight. Some of them exercise some don't. They have jobs too. That's the problem with society. With all these diets and celebrities I thought like many people it would be hard. It kept me from losing weight but the concept is very simple. The hardest part is adherence. Finding cheap food is not crazy hard. Nothing wrong with frozen veggies or fruit. I know some diets are against bread, beans, pasta or potatoes but they are cheap and fast. Good enough for me. Sure if you want to be a body builder it would take more effort but normal weightloss not so much.

[@mstripling86]

I started my weight loss journey in february this year, after a disastrous 2020 I had ballooned up to 242 pounds, and keep in mind I am only 5'8". After a serious battle with alcoholism, in which i relapsed several times I might add, I was eventually able to get my diet on track and get below 200 pounds, something I had been unable to do the past 4 years. It has been such a hassle losing the weight that I couldn't imagine ever being able to do it again. The physical training and exercise is obviously hard, and the dieting is hard too of course, but IMO the hardest part for me was dealing with the boredom that comes with giving up alcohol when you're used to not going a day without it. finding new ways to entertain yourself that don't involve cracking open that next beer and ordering pizza, etc is a full on psychological war once you've fallen into that cycle.

[@AsIAm3991]

I can relate. Congratulations on your progress!

[@EmceeTimmyT]

I lost 80lbs (36kg) between June 2020 and March 2021. Diet, Exercise and 4 strict months of 22:2 intermittent fasting. 285lbs to 205lbs. I FELT great, but there was a belly I couldnt get rid of and psychologically, that broke me. I did all of that work for almost a year, turned it all around and just could not get past 205 or that belly. Around this time I got into a relationship that is super supportive and healthy, which is a whole new experience for me. I have put on 35lbs since March. Im not proud of it, and Im starting to work back on it again, but being healthy really is a lot more MENTAL and EMOTIONAL than it is PHYSICAL. Wish more people would have told me that during my journey. More "food for thought," as I go forward.

[@genessiperez4325]

The part where you explain how an emotional response or a lifestyle change based on impulse creates a domino effect and is not sustainable really resonated with me. That's been key in disrupting my workout/ diet program in the past, including deciding to become pescatarian for a year. I've been on a workout program for ~6months and although I'm stronger and feel better than when I was 'skinnier' I also weigh more than I have in YEARS. It's hard not to look at the number and hear sirens in your head. For me, and given my health history, moderation has been the most important in feeling in control of my diet. Restriction has never worked long term. I'm too old and too tired to go on a new 'trendy' diet every other 6 months. This video was really helpful and your approach was not one of reproach. It was gentle and informative. 💓💓💓

[@natachaoceane]

hey Genessi! I'll be honest I've been there too a few times, and it's really hard in the moment to spot when you're reacting out of emotion. I'm really happy that you've realised what isn't working for you though, sometimes the hardest step is figuring out just that (: Sending you so much love and I wish you so much success!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eleanorgoad2871]

The video the world needs right now, wish there was a way this could magically pop up whenever somebody searched 'weight loss' on tik tok 😂. Thank you for spreading facts and positivity. Love you and your videos! X❤️

[@natachaoceane]

ahh thank you Eleanor 🙏 that's super kind of you. TikTok is a tricky one, the best thing to be is aware that people will say whatever they can if they think it will go viral and to always check whether they have any science to back any of their statements up (: All my love xxx

[@mmueller1473]

@@natachaoceane I agree it is so annoying that people will say anything to go viral…it insane! I love you and your videos! ❤️❤️

[@TheApopolypse1]

amazing breakdown, i dont think i could ever watch the documentary by the sounds of it but i loved the analysis. the frustration i relate and empathise with through my own experience as well as watching others make the same mistakes and still not learning from them. its truly a distructive and dangerous way too live your life if you fall down the wrong path with certain mindsets... im glad you explained things thoroughly. Again, seeing results in the first week and going harder are always gonna trigger me with the red flags because it almost always leads to burn out and frustration and my experience, plenty of ppl become more stubborn, obsessive and often refuse to listen to others until they hopefully get out of it themselves

[@vlorakleeb600]

Your approach to fitness, health and weight seems so balanced and actually sustainable. I don't watch much fitness content, but I always enjoy your videos. Wish I had as much fun exercising as you seem to have, but hopefully I'll develop a better relationship with it in the future. Either way, I really appreciate your content!

[@malikix]

Natacha, I love how empathetic you are to Will's struggle during his journey. It's the type of kindness I feel not a lot of people on their fitness journey face because they instead become overwhelmed with other people's input on what they could/should do differently, which completely skips over all the specifics that an individual has accomplished or did right. Also, side note, his journey is the perfect compilation of examples related to all your science explained videos - calorie deficit, creating a workout routine catered to your specific goals (strength versus weight loss), the importance of sleep for rest/recovery during training (or life in general). In short, love your content! You are still a wonderful light to come to in this KZbin-verse

[@natachaoceane]

hey! ♥️ you know, I actually thought the same thing and had such a strong feeling about how this series was bringing everything to life! You're really kind too, thank you. The thing is, I guess I've seen how much effort people put into doing something good for themselves (Will is a perfect example) and that's such an act of love that even just the attempt is worth so much praise. This was such a nice comment to read and I am really grateful for your support, thank you so much!!

[@ashleygreeson4605]

I am in the physical therapy profession and I’ve seen so many patients over the years frustrated by their physical limitations. It has given me the approach of gratitude for everything my body can do right now today even if I’m working towards a higher goal. Love your videos! The science-based approach and positivity you bring forward is so refreshing to see on KZbin!

[@natachaoceane]

wow, what an incredible job you have, I have so much respect for physical therapists 🙏 thank you so much for watching and I couldn't agree more with what you said about feeling grateful for what our bodies can do 🙌 (: all my love xxx

[@kenjq9160]

Although unrelated ,watching this really helped me put into perspective how I study. I become incredibly focused and study from 8am - 9pm then I crash really hard and it takes me ages to get back into a sustainable study routine. This video is a great reminder that everything needs to be sustainable whether it be fitness or other activities in our life . Great video and commentary !

[@GeetaNadkarni]

I cannot like this video enough. I LOVE that someone knowledgeable is breaking down the real reasons these social-media friendly training programs don’t work. I am so so grateful for the clarity you’ve provided!

[@This.is.Bonnie]

I get that he had a goal in mind, but his team should have protected him more. He's looking exhausted, miserable and honestly sounds like me when I had an eating disorder.. I hope he's OK.

[@HABO2210]

He had 2-3 trainings A DAY and caloric deficit. His trainers are idiots.

[@familyvideos7621]

His wife cuckolded him. Of course he hates his life.

[@Monika-mb6jh]

@@familyvideos7621 what do you mean? They have an open relationship 🙄 they were both sleeping with other people, and both openly talked about it, but slut shaming culture just always wants to blame the woman.

[@familyvideos7621]

@@Monika-mb6jh I didn’t place blame on anyone. He is the man he shouldn’t be allowing it to happen, but nevertheless he was cuckolded, which always leads to the destruction of the man and the relationship.

[@meepmoop2308]

@@familyvideos7621 so its ok for him to sleep with other women

[@Huma_m1]

Natacha, you’ve helped me transform my body and overcome my eating disorder! I started weight training solely because of you. I slowly morphed into functional training too. I’ve never been healthier and happier. Thank you!

[@natachaoceane]

hey Huma, you honestly don't know how happy it makes me feel that you're taking care of your body, you deserve that so much and although my videos may have helped, I hope you never underestimate the amount of work you put in day in and day out. I'm just super proud of you (: keep going so so strong ❤️❤️❤️

[@cherishthewayyousparkle8046]

Your explanations make things so much clearer! Your empathy towards him us so genuine, too. These real life examples make it even more relatable and understood.

[@celestiamatchbox4216]

you're so kind in this video. I've been focusing way too hard on the number on my scale and I really needed this video today. I'm down 13 pounds, a couple of inches, and I feel fabulous in just a couple of months! I gotta keep remembering that sustainability is key!!

[@itsmaddiening9962]

"Guys, did we not agree...did we not agree on sustainability" --- this was amazing! ❤️ I was immediately thinking that. Like, so much for me looking at this series for an example of what to do!

[@natachaoceane]

I honestly get so lost when I hear the word sustainable one second, which means they know what it means and that it's important, and then the next second I'm hearing the most insane unrealistic routine 😂 I am so happy it's not just me!

[@nejackson9570]

The fact that weight can go up for good reasons when you start exercising…mind blowing.Four months postpartum and cleared to exercise for the first time since my mothership journey started over a year ago…exactly what I needed to hear!

[@sonata662]

I'm pretty late but I am glad you created this video. People need to hear this because the standards people hold themselves is just ridiculous. I hope Will gets the right help and motivation to truly enjoy fitness and health. I also hope viewers watch your video and understand that fitness shouldn't feel miserable.

[@rithikacarol3328]

Natacha, my girl! While watching the series I couldn't help but feel the same way. I'm no trainer or personal trainer but even I have the knowledge that checking your weight every now and then does no good cause you do gain muscle. With that being said, when you compared Will's routine to yours that's when it blew my mind! Also during the first week when Will weighs himself and Aaron says "failure" it broke my heart. I can understand this better all because of you, thank you! I hope Will sees this video. It'll really help him.

[@taylorrenaeee]

I’m not joking, as I watched Will’s series I thought that you would have a lot of feelings about it. I’m sooo glad you made a video about this 😂 thank you so much for sharing so much fitness science. It’s changed my life for the better!

[@natachaoceane]

hey Taylor, thank you so much 🙏 I've spent the last week trying to figure out to get the video down to a point so that it's not hours long lol because there's so much to touch on! Thank you so much for watching! Sending you so much love ❤️❤️❤️

[@taylorrenaeee]

@@natachaoceane lots of love to you as well!! Thank you for continuing to share your personal journey and help us on ours 💛✨💪🏼

[@fallensilent]

I'm an RD, so many 'influencers' crap on us, I appreciate you so much for spreading a positive message about the work we do ❤ I see Will's in my clinic everyday! Great video!

[@natachaoceane]

I really appreciate that coming from yourself (: I'm friends with a few RDs and it makes me really sad to hear your experience and theirs. I hope you know how appreciated you are from myself and also my audience (: we all know how much work it takes to become a RD xx

[@breel4769]

I personally don’t see anyone “crapping” on RD’s but it is frustrating to see nutritionists with a quick certificate that are more popular and doling out info and being listened to more than people with actual education.

[@samm2751]

@@breel4769 this seems like unnecessary shaming. Becoming a nutritionist takes education as well. The difference between the two professions is 2 years. Can 2 years be significant? Yes. But I don’t think that means nutritionist should be knocked down.

[@breel4769]

@@samm2751 you are incorrect. If you’re in the US, you can get a nutritionist certificate in 6 months or less. An RD is a minimum of 4 years, and often times it’s 6-8 years.

[@christinepetrides4956]

This is a really great holistic overview/point of view of the process of making sustainable change and how much we miss when we just focus on one aspect of that process. Really appreciate you Natacha!

[@jayyjayy1231]

Beautiful Natacha! Getting ready to have surgery, there's a long road of rehab and recovery ahead. Your closing of changing the process and not giving up on my mission was so encouraging. Thank you always for your videos and helping to educate this community.

[@bekycsenge]

I hope from the bottom of my heart that Will and everyone who embarks on a fat loss journey realizes that in the end it's how you feel that matters and they come to terms with their weight, because it is just a number! I've gained weight during lockdown as well but I've never felt stronger and healthier, even if I have more fat than before. Natasha, your empathy and positive soul always amazes me, and you truly help a lot of people with encouraging us and explaining how fitness should lift people up and not bring them down. Tons of love from Budapest to your beautiful heart 😍🌻

[@natachaoceane]

love back to you in Budapest! I'm so happy you feel your strongest and healthiest right now and using fitness to lift yourself up! Sending you so so much love and positivity!! xxx

[@Ishbelish]

So excited to see another great video!! Would you consider making a science explained video on hormone fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle and resulting changes in appetite/sport performance/mood/bloating etc? Love your videos Natacha, keep up the great work 😄 x

[@natachaoceane]

Hey Ishbel! I love that idea! Let me see what I can do (: all my love!! xxx

[@rachelmckeeman248]

@@natachaoceane I would love this!!!

[@josefineslot7937]

@@natachaoceane I’d love that as well!

[@vivijd14]

@@natachaoceane Yeas pleaaaase!!! How to optimize your workouts following your hormone fluctuations.

[@nickmarcs4802]

The level of work, care and I intelligence Natacha puts into her videos is amazing. Love this girl 😍

[@deepwaterwalk]

Such a sweet heart and absolute love for people. This world needs more people like you, Natacha. God bless you!

[@tessysfitness2224]

Honestly, I cried a little bit and felt so bad when after week one he gained a little. I was like cmon someone need to tell him 1 week is too darn close a time. His journey was way to hard to watch. Thanks Natacha for coming out here and addressing this!

[@avamarie5609]

I always have a knee jerk reaction when I see videos like this on my feed and I hesitate to watch because it can be upsetting or overwhelming. But everytime I choose to click on your videos, Natacha, I never regret it. They do the opposite of what I expected and I feel comforted, supported and encouraged. This video was exactly what I needed to hear and see right now. Thank you for all you do. You are a gift and I love you so much! ❤️

[@sabz7629]

I so enjoyed watching you discuss this series. I appreciate all the info and empathy you shared. Love you lots!

[@plantsforlife1120]

EXCELLENT response video!!!!!!! You really broke this down scientifically and with empathy. You are a joy!

[@Rvlyra67]

Natacha, the way you intelligently and gracefully handled this subject is impeccable! So proud to be apart of your community and what you stand for. You’re a stellar inspiration

[@IsTheSkyUp]

I honestly credit so much of my recovery and evolved relationship with food, exercise, eating, and my body to you. The thing that drives me insane is how much misinformation is still out there and how many people refuse to believe it can be fun and fulfilling to get fit/strong/healthy. I watch you approach fitness with such JOY and I think that is what is missing for so many people. You taught me that fitness does not have to be and should not be gruelling!

[@elvnprince]

You are wise, knowledgeable, and such a sweetheart. Loved your compassion for Will and those working on their health.

[@jazlinervin]

Idk about anyone else but, the fact that you were so emotional during this video actually helped me sooo much. I’ve been having a rough time carrying on and I just keep giving up a week or two into a new workout plan. Seeing you care so deeply about other people and their journeys and the pain they might be feeling is so genuine and sweet. It made me feel important and you don’t even know me or what I’m personally going through. I can tell you’re a really amazing person let alone an amazing fitness guru 💕💕💕!

[@nataliemoreaux132]

I'm a simple girl, I see a natacha video and drop literally everything I'm doing. loved watching this best shape of my life but couldn't help but think his personal trainer was making life so difficult for him. so well explained natacha

[@TheSlee597]

This was so healing to hear for someone who literally struggles and battles with a weight loss journey. I truly believe that you are rightfully shedding light on something that diet culture tries to distort on all of us. The best fitness influencer ❤❤❤

[@tayathompson]

Thank you so much for this video! I had the same feelings about Will’s unnecessarily difficult journey. My suspicion is that the hardship was part of the plot of the show. Without hardship there’s hardly drama and without proper drama there’s no hero to root for. Drama and hero’s sell movies/books…

[@servantrose]

exactly. maybe she's not aware of it or she just wanted to share her vid based on how people precieve weightloss in general and her irritation with this public representation that people actually feed into. we know its storytelling but most people watching are ignorant

[@OurAwesomeAdventures]

Beautiful words. Love how you mention fitness being about how you feel on the inside. So true about scales, weight, and water retention. I subscribed! Awesome vid.

[@beeenim]

i've seen so many friends, family and myself as well be so attached to a number on a scale and make it representative of themselves. it's something that's so ingrained in our culture that even trainers seem to fall into the trap so they can attract clients. I've fallen into the trap of the scale and sometimes still do, but because of you, i've overcome my unhealthy relationship with the scale and I continue to push everything that you've taught me to others as well. I really believe that you're slowly changing the game, you're teaching so many people the importance of sustainable health and the how unimportant any number is whether it's the scale or a mark from school and I hope that your impact can only continue to grow. it'll be a long journey, but i know that we'll get there eventually. the world deserves to learn the truth about health and that it's not the mental or physical shortcuts that we've been taught. so as always, thank you for everything that you do.

[@katiek2391]

Your empathy is so powerful in this video. Way to make a response video that exemplifies the heart behind your channel and all your research. 💙

[@fizzley]

Thank you for this! I was just as frustrated as you when I watched this series a few weeks ago, for many of the same reasons. I really liked how you summed up all the issues here. One extra thing I noticed was that they did only weekly weigh ins, and put *so* much emphasis on those results. Daily weight fluctuations are massive, and it's so important for me to do daily weigh ins so that I understand and remember that 1-2lb (or even more) fluctuations every day are perfectly normal. Even if he weighs in at 1lb over the previous week, he could easily wake up the next morning 1lb lighter than the previous week. I have been on a weight loss journey myself, and have been aiming for 1lb/week weight loss. I checked where I was 20 weeks ago from today, and it turns out I've lost almost exactly 20lb in those 20 weeks. The fact is, that it doesn't require killing yourself to do this! The diet and exercise routines need to be there, but they don't need to be that extreme. I've been on a 500 calorie deficit, which for me mostly doesn't mean being particularly hungry. I get to feel mostly satiated and feel like I'm fuelling myself (sure, I'd love to eat more, but I'm not starving). I've been doing 3-4 sessions of resistance training per week, along with frequent walks (maybe 8000 steps a day on average). It's kind of disappointing honestly that the show made it seem like such a titanic struggle to lose 20lb in 20 weeks when in fact this *can* be a very sustainable rate of weight loss.

[@opheliaforest5158]

I love the break down of this show, and how they have all missed the point of this to look and feel good not just watch the scales go down this has been so motivating and teaching me about sustainability when loosing weight

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[@Brittnaysbeastin]

thank you for making this! i gained over 30 pounds in the last few years after my mom passed away. i was living a super active lifestyle previously but got sucked into my depression and anxiety and started neglecting my health. i started getting back into fitness and i was constantly being let down by the weight on the scale. it’s so important like you mentioned to not focus solely on the number and instead look at all of the other factors going on and overall how you feel. as a society, we tend to base our fitness on weight and nothing else- everyone holds weight differently and no one will look the same and weigh the same!

[@camillab8830]

I love the information you give out. Weight completely doesn’t tell the entire story. In my experience, I was starting your cut reload program for the second time. In the beginning, I noticed each time that I weighed more for about 4 weeks and felt a bit bloated. After 4 weeks, the weight went back to normal and I felt leaner. My weight did increase yet my clothing size was exactly the same. I wish more people knew the information you did and I wish that I knew sooner in my life. I was always so hard on myself.

[@natachaoceane]

yesss you go girl I am BEYOND happy hearing that you stuck it out and stuck through the process. I totally get that you wanted to check in and it does feel confusing, I can see that 100%, but I am so happy for you sticking through it and giving yourself a chance. I am so happy for you and hope you feel amazing!!

[@isabellaholmeszoltak6217]

I'm so happy I found you! I'm training to be a PT and figuring out what kind of PT to be and I want to be a compassionate trauma informed PT. I've trained with a few other PT and had some shitty experience, but I've also had wonderful coaches who kept me motivated.

[@jakejohnowen]

Excellent video and advice! So good seeing a voice of reason in the mess that is the fitness world. You are an absolute legend Natacha!!!!

[@kpoplover1101]

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the U.S… I really appreciate this video!!!! So well said and presented, great job.

[@northwoodfalls1403]

Honestly, your voice was in my head the whole time I watched this series ! I kept sort of doing my own imaginary cut away to you, with your wonderful smile and gentle nature coming in hard with all the facts you’ve embedded in my brain (THANK GOD!!). Like, “Now, we know by now this isn’t it, right? This isn’t how this works.” I was so DELIGHTED when I saw you had actually made a full reaction video to it!! I wish every PT out there would watch your content to see how it COULD be done. How many people would have such a radically different experience with their own health journeys if there were more like you out there. A radically more POSITIVE and efficacious one.

[@flibbertygibbette]

I didn't realize how much I needed to watch this video. I had never heard about this series, but the analysis, particularly where you said (I'm paraphrasing) "he is meeting his goals but the scale has corrupted his perspective" was really useful. No matter how much you tell yourself the scale doesn't matter, as soon as you step on it, all these unconscious cultural perspectives and ideas come in whether you want them to or not. And "you can't hate yourself and hate the process into becoming healthy" was also a gem. It's so true.

[@denisegc5259]

Your videos are SOOOOO educational. I adore how much you care about sharing your knowledge and helping others 💜 it’s why I’ve remained such a fan

[@santiagomelero6118]

Hey Nat. I’m actually so glad that I’ve got to find your channel. I’ve been obsessively dieting and restricting myself for so long that I’ve got so deprived (not only physically but mentally). This kind of videos really help to find that “balance” and to also acknowledge mental health and physical health as a whole. Couldn’t be more grateful that we’ve got you to explain. Cheers ❤️❤️

[@haleybrooke9214]

MY GIRL OUT HERE PREACHING FACTS🙌🏻 appreciate your honesty with these videos always!! Weight loss is a very challenging journey to go through that is not easy AT ALL!! So thank you for shedding light on sustainable weight loss so people do not get the wrong idea❤️

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Thank you for shedding light on these common pitfalls and providing helpful solutions. I feel more motivated and better equipped to achieve my weight loss goals now.*

[@jasongurney1327]

This is simply fantastic commentary with crystal clear observation, first-hand knowledge and expertise. There are so many little nuggets of wisdom in this 30-ish minute discussion (I'll be watching this again many times I'm sure). I say discussion as it feels very much like Natacha is chatting with you about how to not only work-out smarter, but live life happier. I needed to see this video and am very thankful I did.

[@yoitzmaddie]

This brought me back to when I used to beat myself up if I didn’t hit my weight loss goal smh. Aiming to FEEL better should always be the objective, physically AND mentally. Not to mention, it should always be *sustainable* !!! I love how well you broke this down ❤️

[@hazelinthewoods9966]

He looks so drained. I can’t imagine why celebrities have the supposed best of the best and then do these crazy diets and workout schedules. Reminds of how Beyoncé went super restrictive for her Coachella postpartum and it just seems that someone should’ve told her that there’s an easier way.

[@yz1938]

You gained a new subscriber! You seem to be so genuine and caring and so empathetic, and you’re able to construct your criticism in the most caring and respectful way. Wonderful work.

[@Makeup_n_tattoos]

Omg Natasha!!! You literally just set off the light bulbs in my brain!!!! Your are so right… the scale should not determine or define how I look at myself or how I feel! The scale has been an obsessive obstacle for me… but I am in the best shape of my life!!!

[@alliemessmore]

You really help me get my head on straight about this stuff. I had lots of questions after watching the series, and this helped me a ton. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and the science to back it up and keep me grounded. The internet is a better place with you here! 🤗

[@natachaoceane]

hey Allie!! I'm glad you found the commentary helpful, I think the series had so much to talk about so this focussed more on the weight loss portion of the series but I'm glad it helped answer some of your questions! All my love xxx

[@christagalbraith4037]

Thank you for giving your perspective on this! I loved Will’s series and his drive was certainly inspiring. While this approach worked for him, I do think narratives like this lead me to believe for a lot of my life that a fitness journey HAD to be intense, it had to hurt physically and mentally in order to work. When I had that mindset I just gave up and didn’t stick with it. After watching channels like yours I realized I could focus on moving my body in ways that actually felt fun to me and made me feel good. Putting enjoyment at the center of my strategy and slowly adding in sessions or different activities has been transformative for me in achieving sustainability.

[@ayushi9074]

Thank you for this video. I love you. Just what I needed to hear about my fitness journey. I just recovered from an injury and haven't been feeling my best. I've managed to get back in my workout routine, and while I can feel my muscle mass growing, the weight scale is only going up. This has demotivated me for the past few days, but your words have instilled a new sense of confidence and patience in me.

[@emeraldafong7192]

I love watching your explanation! The science to it and the sustainable aspect to it 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@amykellough501]

Natacha dropping knowledge on us once again! 👏🏼 I wish EVERYONE could hear this message from you as well as the positivity that you attach to it. You're truly one of a kind, Natacha. Thank you!!! 🥰

[@natachaoceane]

ahh thank you Amy!! Hopefully one day 🤞🤞🤞🤞 all my love!! xxx

[@jessislistless]

The series was such an emotional roller-coaster for me. Right now, I have a friend who, after many years, I finally convinced to join me on a weight-loss journey. Watching Wills series, I see a lot of parallels between him and how my friend is struggling with taking his programme seriously. I am really happy to see more of your insight. Next time my friend and I train, I'll introduce the science angle more cohesively.

[@emmaj8726]

I'm sure you mean well and I'm sorry if I've read too much into what you wrote, but: If it's taken you years to "convince" your friend to join you, please consider whether their struggles with "taking the programme seriously" stems from a lack of internal motivation. Even if this friend has expressed an interest in losing weight, this may just not be the right time for them to do it. Changing old habits and getting fit usually takes a lot of energy out of you, and if your friend has other things going on they may not be in a position right now where they can afford to expend that energy. So if the only reason why they're doing the programme in the first place is because you told them to, you probably shouldn't expect them to take it as seriously as you do. Of course, it's great if you're equally motivated but you can both have fun doing the programme even if one of you is taking it more seriously than the other.

[@zadh]

What a person you are, Natacha. Amazingly kind and true. No doubt you're a high qualified professional. Ty

[@mjreynolds9618]

I’ve just come across you after this video was recommended to me. I love your compassion and empathy, I wish you were my trainer! Instantly subscribed and I’m excited to look into more of your content!

[@clairevictoria9850]

Thank you so much for this. I watched the series and related to Wills journey but was left with a lack of direction of what was going wrong for me and how to get back on track. But this video has made sense of it and made me feel like I could get back to it, thank you x

[@JRL6211]

Great video Natacha! I agree with you wholeheartedly. I’m 51 and have lost about 100lbs over the past year and it really didn’t seem too hard and I never did the same types of workouts he was subjected to. Sure, it takes discipline and there are periods of discomfort, sure, but I like what I’m eating and I just try to get 10000-16000 steps a day, 5 days a week and control what I eat … I still have another 20lbs to lose, but at least it seems “sustainable”

[@chantellsenekal2641]

Thanks for the reality check. I have recently started getting back into physical fitness. I feel amazing, i can see my body changing. And not a gram lost on the scale. Its so discouraging.

[@wagnermoreira786]

what a wonderful review!! thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on Will's journey! I think I was going through the same problem with the scale recently as I was weighting myself every morning.