The TRUTH about Yoga for Weight Loss

'Yoga for Weight Loss' classes are some of the most popular classes on the internet, but are they actually truthful? Can you actually lose weight with yoga? In this video I break this down so that you can be fully informed of the facts, and make informed decisions about how yoga might play a part in a weight loss journey.
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[@katherinethegreat22]

I lost weight doing yoga because my weight wouldn’t budge due to stress. Yoga helped me to get to a calm and centered place and then my weight started to go down

[@stangoodvibes]

If you do yoga (particularly Hatha) for long enough, you will eventually realise that you are not your body, nor your thoughts. The thinking about weight loss will disappear when you become aware of it. Problem solved 🙏🧘😁

[@invisiblek5783]

Thank you! I'm in my late 40s, and the past couple years I started having new random pains in the body. I was in "good shape"--running, lifting weights, biking--but it was only after I started doing yoga this year that the pains were relieved. This may sound weird, but now I have a sense of optimism for growing older, that I can combat a lot of problems in my body, using my body. I am not running anymore, so I'm getting a little fluffier, but at the same time I am loving my body more than ever. I would not have predicted it.

[@ThePollaton]

I lost 15kg when I began eating healthier and rolling out my mat on a daily basis. It does work it’s the whole mental, physical process.

[@Paula-zl3zn]

Hormonal imbalance also plays a role in fat loss or gain. I wish people would stop suggesting that calories in and out is all that matters. Cortisol, estrogen and thyroid hormones can play a roll in weight.

[@coronalights9693]

yes, hormones will make you want to eat more which at the end of the day is calories in and out. you think the those starving people in wartorn countries are not stressed too?

[@guillaumekeulen219]

Ofcourse; doing yoga means at least 20min not sitting for the tube so no Crips and cola intake and not smoking this time!

[@GalaxyFluke]

I lost 100 pounds during start of Covid. I have maintained a weight smaller than I ever was in high school (I’ll be 36 end of this month) via yoga. I do anywhere from 8-10 yoga classes a week. It can totally keep your body in shape and lose weight depending on calories.

[@amchet0]

Dear Olivia, I just love the honesty, approach and absolutely everything you post - so professional. Love that you always explain the details and the knowledge you give is not something basic which we can see in other profiles. You are unique and I am grateful I found you and can learn from you. ❤️

[@MartynaS1986]

Yoga is helping me to be the better version of myself and I expect nothing more :) Thanks for this video, helpful as always ❤️

[@IainThacker]

Love this clear and honest approach. "xyz for weight loss" is a fairly horrible piece of clickbait that seems to prey upon people's desire for change and covers every sport and exercise out there. There is rarely the simple, honest, truth that it's diet that rules. It took me a long time to, in small steps, adjust my diet to the point that I'm actually in control and that healthy choices are not a struggle. I run a lot these days, strength train and do yoga - 8+ hours a week and that still doesn't really allow me to eat everything I want all the time!

[@sean6387]

I recommend Livinleggings to as many people as I can, and this video is a great example of Olivia's fantastic teaching. The issue of negative body-image rather than a determination to become healthy being of prime importance to so many people is troubling and needs to be addressed. I'm 58 and still teach bouldering every week, while my wife teaches yoga as her job. The most common question to both of us (not only by women) is about losing weight. We have trillions of cells that probably prefer good nutrition, so eat well. Exercise is only one piece of the 'healthier' lifestyle jigsaw - we cannot separate mind and body, and in my opinion, it's vitally important to ENJOY what I do. As Olivia says, if you enjoy your lifestyle changes, you are more likely to continue.

[@nisiz5033]

I’m happy you made this video as I’ve had a bunch of clients ask me if they’ll lose fat with yoga; I always say it depends on various factors but now I can show them this too, thank you!

[@datoolz0]

Just say no. Go running, skipping or do calisthenics instead. However yoga helps with stress and flexibility which is helpful for other activities. And it is better than nothing for old people who don't exercise.

[@ethancooper4154]

I like this. I’ve been a bit aimless in my search these days for purpose with my physical practice. It’s easy to think your way out of working out when you don’t have a consistent reason to do so.

[@sophietakach5683]

Best video I’ve seen on the topic. Olivia is the best teacher, so clear and considered and informative!

[@hughbo52]

So well explained. I thought you were going into "how to lose weight", yet instead you steered correctly into activity and enjoyment. I hate going to the gym but am usually glad that i went. At seventy it takes more time for recovery. The gym also leaves my very tired and I often miss yoga classes because I'm sore and worn out. I do enjoy yoga. It is challenging but a real sense of accomplishment when your mind finds your body. It is quite the unique feeling. Your channel does provide me so much encouragement and enjoyment. Thank you.

[@frankie9953]

Wow, I loved this clear a concise explanation. Also, thanks for the reminder about NEAT. The movement we are doing throughout the day is also so important to our health!

[@priyalall1559]

It is lovely to watch your videos. It is clear that you actually care about yoga and its practice. Also, it is refreshing to see someone focusing on strength and flexibility over looks. I wish more people had that attitude.

[@myowngalnow777]

This is perhaps the very best yoga (exercise) video I have watched in ages. It’s so practical and full of common sense. It addresses thinking and mindset, not just how to do a routine. I just loved what you shared here and am encouraged! Your teaching style is excellent! Well done!

[@sittingaloneinvip]

I never started it with the intention to lose weight but because my practice has advanced from being consistent, I see more muscle definition and I overall look much “fitter”

[@nvcn86]

in before the "calories don't matter" crowd arrives ...

[@MrBeeMeR320D]

I could listen to you all day, your voice is so calming and relaxing.

[@IntentionalWellness_Michelle]

Very well done! I think you covered things in a non triggering way😊

[@crewcrewdin6891]

Great Show Thank you - Keep teaching I am happy to keep learning.

[@richitrie]

Good and diplomatic explanation. Practicing yoga or other sports always has to find its value and motivation in the sport itself to maintain long-term success. Weight loss can never be a main goal, only a byproduct. Otherwise the failure is pre-programmed.

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

I just love your calming presentation

[@ilkyway5854]

You are a gem! I love how you aproched this topic. Greetings from Germany

[@debbievinsant4610]

I’ve not lost a ton of weight with yoga but I am skinner more in shape and I feel great everytime I do my yoga sometimes I do little poses thruout the day at work tree pose for a few minutes so I focused on staying upright instead of the stress it is changing my life. I am in healthcare and the stress is why I’m out of shape to start with. I’m 49 I wish I had done yoga in my 30’s. Also I have less pains and have taken zero heartburn medication which I had to take daily. It’s been amazing for my body and my mind.

[@krl5852]

We’ll said! Everyone’s journey is different for different reasons. I always look forward to your informative videos, so much valuable information.

[@samday6621]

Good points Leggings. Can I add, that I probably gained a little weight doing yoga through gaining muscle. Also yoga has made my body far more capable, and therefore I’m happy to do more active stuff like riding a bike, lifting weights, walking the dog further, throwing a frisbee with a mate. Finally, that was a cool handstand!

[@heinblod8720]

Great, so simple and honest. And even without supplement ads.

[@SajiaKabir]

I would advise any one here who wants to practice yoga regularly that you might want to incorporate resistance training, at least to start with, if you don't have the upper body strength required to access more advanced poses like crow and wheel. I started with restorative yoga years ago and loved it, but found vinyasa difficult to do because of my lack of upper body strength. As a woman in my forties I also want to do some resistance training regularly to protect against osteoporosis and sarcopenia, although right now I'm focusing on rehab conditioning to heal chronic knee issues. Great video!

[@garybrett]

Excellent Liv 👌

[@drccphenomenally82]

Nice and clear as ever.

[@fionastillgoe6617]

I have been practising yoga for 4 years now and I am in the best shape. I am also at my heaviest but the most toned I've ever been and I'm 54. Yoga has been my saving grace and has made me fall in love with my body.

[@diversediscoveries3107]

I lost 40 pounds from doing yoga when I was 29 years old. In my 40s and ready to do it again to tone and look my best.

[@TheArrieman]

Yoga made me aware of my food intake. Doing some of the poses with a full stomach was near impossible. It then dominoed into good daily habits, like intermittent fasting. It gave me better posture, that would make me challenge myself. I attest my weightloss to yoga. But it's because I found a greater importance in doing daily yoga than actually taking good care of myself.

[@chiggsytube]

Had me at the open. Yoga's benefit is the slowing of the revolutions of the mind-stuff/chitta vritti/default-mode network. Subbed up, let's see whatcha got up here....

[@MicroFourNerds]

Love your videos!

[@lucylee6982]

👏👏 common sense in easy to understand format

[@goffik1980]

It's amazing how the simple and rather obvious concept of energy in/energy out is misunderstood or ignored by so many people. The fat you carry is determined by your lifestyle, not your exercise routine. It's nice to see someone with influence stating that fact in a clear and concise manner for a change. If it helps stop just a handful of people constantly looking for that magic-bullet-quick-fix that doesn't actually exist, then it's worth it.

[@robd7934]

Well said. In my over 20 years of exercise and dieting, diet has the biggest impact on your ability to lose weight. From an exercise perspective, if your only form of exercise is yoga, it's possible, but it's not likely that you will lose weight. I enjoy the benefits of yoga have found strength training and diet to be far more effective for this purpose.

[@lindapeden3572]

Well explained 👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☑️

[@coronalights9693]

I've been doing yoga 3 times a week for the past 7 months and I have not lost any weight but I do look leaner.

[@Shalom878]

Yoga Demonic n from Satan

[@sarahalramezi]

I don't know why yoga ruffles some people's feathers to be honest. Like any physical activity, as mentioned in the video, it is a way to consume energy that we intake. However, there is something about yoga I personally found beneficial that I could not find in other types of sports; a sense of peace. As an emotional eater, yoga helps me calm down, making eat less to relieve my stress, anxiety, sadness.. Etc. Competitive sports (well, most other types of sports really 😅) especially under the supervision of intense trainers, leave me with a bloated tummy, a sign of stress (yes, for some people, this can happen). My trainers don't like it when I tell them that yoga is equally important for me as other sports I'm practicing. And they try to dissuade me from practicing yoga with weird comments. People, try yoga. You might like it; you might not. Either way, that's OK. Different strokes for different folks. The most important thing making your health journey an act of self discovery and self love. Wishing you all the best everyone 😘💐

[@jemmaj2919]

Liv, have u thought about doing VR fitness? Cant find the quality i'm looking for, and I'm sure you'll do fantastic at it

[@GeoKN]

Good info❤

[@pratikjain134]

Hi. Can you please link me to the yoga station that you had purchased with bars and pull up wooden based. I remember you linking to some website but I lost the link. Thanks.

[@roseliebe]

Thank you so much 🙏💕

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Liv - great video as usual ( add the endscreen element ) so I know what to watch next. 😎😎

[@Livinleggings]

Thank you for the reminder! Just added :)

[@kobaltkween]

I'd just like to add that diet is hugely important beyond calories. Even ignoring all effects of hormones, insulin resistance, and blood sugar spiking, your body will only burn fat when there's no glucose in your blood to burn. Conversely, if it has to get energy from fat or complex carbs, it has to break them down first. Which takes energy. Also, stress and lack of sleep are often hugely important to fat retention and hormonal balance. To the point of making diet and exercise moot. A meditative practice like yoga can help with stress and sleep quality, and therefore fat loss.

[@noka283]

Can you please make a video for the Psoas ?

[@zainabbahman9997]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@hannahmitchell87]

Good point about fat loss Vs weight loss but I think it's inevitable at least some muscle will be lost in a prolonged calorie deficit isn't it?

[@lukasvandewiel860]

4:33 calm happiness is very infectious. ☺

[@hannahmitchell87]

Dude that crow to chaturanga was impressive! 😍

[@thaskoobz]

As a classical yoga teacher, yoga should not be used for weight loss

[@pdahlgre]

We need that dog in more videos.

[@rogerdodger8415]

Every time I listen to her, I keep hearing "just my imagination" in my mind.

[@33Jenesis]

I like yoga for sending oxygen to parts of my body that need it during practice. Also, yoga is good for lubricating lymph nodes, softening joints, and creating harmony between meat and bone. I don’t do it to lose weight. I lost my covid weight gain by learning to swim. Being in the water, able to cover some distance is a great feeling.

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

💕💕💕Very Beautiful Awesome Video💕💕💕

[@TheWhey0fLife]

Benny! 🤩

[@gaeln1901]

You👏 have 👏said 👏it 👏all👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@practicesofyoga]

If weight reduction is the goal lot of things comes into play, some will loose weight doing yoga. Some will by doing cardio, weight training, etc. Even a person can loss weight just by doing breathing exercises in certain way. As the weight loss is happening only by exhaling. So it's better to spend sometime with a good teacher and try a couple of things to understand the body and go for it to get better results.

[@GeoAce777]

'Impossible is nothing' just like Olivia's shirt ;-)

[@user-wt4zq2nj2x]

Liv? What happened to your thumbnail? Is that you 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mickchaganis6607]

I've just found your channel while looking to improve my flexibility for 10 meter target shooting........ Yes, have to bend into funny shapes to hold a rifle steady (pure target, no bunny bashing) This is a brilliant explanation, I've always said a calorie is a calorie....... apart from sweetcorn 😂😂.... getting fed up with the total b🕳️ll🕳️x....... Drink this tea and you will lose weight, eat a jar of coconut fat and you will lose weight, take this pill and..... you know what I mean. Anyway great channel, thank you 😊

[@raymondkb2nzo788]

I lost weight doing yoga stretches

[@lanabitumen7921]

I gained more strength with yoga,but I didn't loose any weight

[@frednegus7017]

It’s not a physics problem ; it’s a biochemistry problem.

[@ZoltanHercules]

Yoga never helped me lose weight. It did help me become more flexible. More aware of certain muscles. Chill out. Eating less helped me lose weight, yoga helped me do simple things without putting in the effort I did previously. Putting on shoes, tying laces… putting on and taking off socks 🤣🤣 but seriously, helped me no end. I’d reccomend whole heartedly.

[@iziiirajder]

great...! just like a Gold Pill....simple not 2 h of boring theory ;) ..so...and thaths why i do CF...because then i can eat like a Monster heh :)

[@ShantyIrishman]

You lose weight by burning more calories than you take in, yoga burns calories and helps you create a caloric deficit, but does not guarantee it.

[@ram0ntes]

Uhhh, thanx for not answering the question. 🙄 From experience, yoga does shred fat. I hurt myself while Olympic lifting and had to take a month to recover. Doing 45 minutes to an hour a day for a month had me shredded more than i ever been. P90X yoga video is all thats really needed and all i ever practiced. Do the work, get out of your head, see results.

[@helenhascatallergy413]

Insulin. It's the hormone that controls whether you burn stored fat.

[@hUgO6191]

Energy balance is what controls whether you lose weight or not

[@sherrifriesen1727]

This is too simplistic. Weight gain/weight loss has more to do with hormones and how when/what you eat affects them. It's not a simple matter of calories in, calories out.

[@DarkMuj]

lol no

[@lunchbox6576]

No workout program, can out exercise a bad diet.

[@ennelya]

So, in short, no. 😆

[@jaspajones7045]

Are you single?

[@pantameowmeow.s.1149]

Your weight is from what you eat, you cannot "exercise" your mouth. When you start losing weight and exercising - you'll start looking better. Yoga can tighten things up - win win.

[@davidg81815]

sadly just clickbait

[@SantiagoLuz]

How can you say that? This video is absolutely well made and clearly address it's title. Her content quality, presentation skills and her honesty are really rare these days. Sad you had this impression.

[@r8chlletters]

Hmmm. I never thought of yoga for weight loss. It’s about being good to your self above all and thus being better for the world and those around you 🤍

[@No_direction-99]

It never works for me 🥲 it’s too calm and slow for my energy levels and it just stresses me out. I can’t handle the chill vibes. Chill = stressful and frustrating for me. I wish I could make it work out… gotta find other options instead of giving up though

[@Divinelyunfolding]

Your videos are so incredibly done. 🤍 grateful for you