Transforming My Life: How I Went from Crutches to a Fit Lifestyle

[@CallMeKevin]

Anna_Unit 💪

[@dauntsix7826]

Next up is Kevin skate pro!

[@AnnaRudolfChess]

I'm lucky to have a fitness buddy like you, Mr Call Me 🥹💪

[@HeisenbergFam]

Glad CallMeKevin released Anna from basement after 3 months, its nice you are safe & sound

[@theforgottenbook7775]

I don't get it lol

[@nukenade4623]

wait what?

[@samsvideoproduction8607]

@@theforgottenbook7775 he keeps his sims in the basement and makes them paint.

[@liddonburns8195]

I'm kinda at a loss for words to express just how incredible and important you are. This video was SO inspiring, informative and overall just important. I don't think I've ever seen someone talking about fitness in such a truly healthy and beautiful way, with the emphasis on mental health and freedom of choice. Also I think talking about how you do it for you, its personal and it doesn't have to be this big scary thing is super helpful. I'm so so proud of you, which might sound weird coming from a stranger, but I am. Prioritizing health is hard, so thank you for taking care of yourself and sharing with us. You're such a beautiful person and so important. Every video I watch of yours I'm always in awe of how kind, precious and funny you are, and this video was no different. Thank you so so much for sharing this with us. I've found it really helpful! I think after years of being unwell and having an unhealthy relationship with food, this video has encouraged me and informed me so much I really think I will make that investment in my health. Thank you again, you beautiful angel! I hope you're both well

[@juanma5481]

I am very proud of you Anna! I started to change my physical and metal condition a couple of years ago and then I injured my ankle, since then it has been very difficult for me to continue training because I am not physically capable, that's why this video nourished me so much! I appreciate it very much, you are very right that together it becomes easier! I am from the Cristinini community and let you know that we love your classes and the way you teach, in addition to how adorable you are, the effort to do it in Spanish is appreciated! Love you so much Anna 💙 I'm so proud of you! (sorry for the google translator 😥)

[@petradegroot3578]

I’m just recovering from my chronic migraines (about 5 months of being bedridden), so I can relate with not being able to take normal things like going to the bathroom on your own for granted 😅 i’m really impressed by your journey, it takes a lot of self control and motivation to keep a habit of doing exercise’s or going to a gym when you are in pain or come out of that period; that’s something I struggle with. I’m really happy for you, your are doing awesome ❤️👍🏼

[@KezzieWarcraft]

1:30 minutes in and crying haha Thank you Anna for being so vulnerable and so incredibly kind. You're an absolute gem x

[@beebco]

I'm so glad you posted this! I'm turning 31 this year and I really need to start taking care of my body properly. I gained about 20 pounds during the pandemic and I've been pretty displeased with how I'm looking and feeling. I will stop putting it off! I'm happy for you and glad your body was able to recover

[@kristianahamilton4476]

This video made me cry. It's so inspirational and hits so close to home. I had a bad knee injury in 2019, which stopped me from playing football for a long while which was my way of keeping fit. I was told by the "knee specialist" I would never play again, this, being diagnosed with narcolepsy and 2020 had me gaining about 20kg and it has knocked my confidence so much. I'm now getting back into the gym with my friends but I wouldn't say I was taking it seriously but this video has changed my outlook. I will definitely be taking this more seriously and doing it for myself because I deserve it. Thank you so much Anna. You are incredible and if there is any resources you would recommend other than those mentioned, particularly on nutrition, I would appreciate it so much.

[@LisandroScofano]

I'm so happy for your progress in your knees recovery and work out. I hope this video can be a really inspiration for everyone who wants a change in their life. En lo personal, me sentí algo identificado. En 2019 cambié mi rutina y alimentación totalmente durante unos meses, y en ese tiempo por primera vez gané unos kilos de más. Al volver a mi estilo de vida anterior, me propuse volver a mi físico anterior, cosa que logré yendo al gimnasio y saliendo a caminar (sí, tal cual lo decís en el video, caminar ayuda mucho) unos 10/15km diarios. Luego tuve que cortar esa rutina en 2020 culpa del covid, por lo que volví a subir unos kilos nuevamente y perdí mi progreso del gimnasio. Ya para mediados del 2021, volví a retomar la rutina del gimnasio unos meses para volver a estar en forma, y logré un buen progreso. A comienzos de 2022 tuve que mudarme a otra ciudad ya que, por aquel entonces, volvía a la presencialidad las clases de la universidad, así que tuve que cambiar nuevamente mi rutina y alimentación para ajustarme a los tiempos libres que me daba la universidad y los tiempos de traslado a la misma (la primera semana, entre 10 y 20km diarios de caminata hacia el campus ya que desconocía los recorridos/horarios del transporte público xD). Para mi suerte pude retomar rápidamente la rutina del gimnasio, por lo que pude mantener un buen estado físico. Pero eso no duró mucho ya que a los 2 meses tuve que someterme a una cirugía menor y me imposibilitaba realizar ejercicio físico durante mes y medio. Durante ese periodo de tiempo pude notar el otro impacto positivo que tiene el gimnasio/ejercicio físico: te desestresa de la rutina de trabajo/estudio, y ayuda al estado de ánimo, tu salud mental. Ya pasado ese periodo de recuperación, volví al gimnasio y logré mi mejor estado físico que tuve hasta entonces. Mantuve esa rutina y alimentación hasta Diciembre del 2022, ya que comenzaron las vacaciones y me volví a mi pueblo; dejé el gimnasio nuevamente pero hacía ejercicio en el parque para mantener algo de mi físico. A comienzos de este año tuve un problema de salud que me imposibilitó nuevamente realizar ejercicio y tuve que hacer una dieta estricta, hecho que me hizo perder bastante estado físico en menos de un mes. Pasado un mes de dieta y sin actividad física, volví a realizar ejercicios en el parque y pude recuperar algo de estado físico, pero no duró mucho ya que a mediados de Febrero volví a mudarme a otra ciudad por una nueva oportunidad académica/laboral y mi vida, rutina y alimentación cambió drásticamente nuevamente, afectándome físicamente (perdí un 60% de mi estado físico ganado en el gimnasio) y mentalmente, ya que la ansiedad/estrés me llevó a comer mucha comidas rápidas/dulces, haciéndome aumentar de peso. Hace 2 semanas atrás me propuse volver a tener el estado físico que tenía a finales del 2022, por lo que estoy tratando cambiar mi alimentación e intensificar el ejercicio físico, y ver este video con tu experiencia me motiva aún más. Muchas gracias, Anna 🤗 P.S.: I hope I never upset UnitAnna monkaS

[@still_your_zelda]

Way to go, Anna!!! 🎉 Truly an inspiration, one day we tomatoes may become units as well 💪

[@jacksonmiked]

Ah that was such a lovely video to watch. You truly are a beautiful soul, Anna. I'm so happy to hear your knees are doing great again and you can do everything you want to. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Great editing on the video too with the funny clips.

[@halli2196]

I really relate to the struggles of knee injuries. I tore my ACL about 3 months ago. I went from working out 3-5 days a week, being the best shape I’ve been in since I was a young competitive gymnast, to not being able to clean my apartment, make my own dinner, or work. I played roller derby and I was absolutely in love with it. My goals in roller derby were more significant to me to almost any other goals I had. Now, I can’t go back to derby or any other extreme sport I enjoy until at least 9 months after surgery (about 8 months from now). I still go to gym when my knee is doing well to do upper body and ab workouts, but most of the time, I can’t walk the extra steps to go to the gym because it will negatively impact my recovery. It’s too sad to be involved with my team because I can’t stop thinking about what I am missing out on. It’s hard to be without the hours of practice a week that would make my brain feel quiet for once. Most people really don’t understand how hard it is to lose your sport, your independence, and your mobility, even if it’s not forever. It’s hard to stay positive but I’m trying to tap into hobbies I used to do before I got so into exercise. Painting, crocheting, reading, playing instruments. Nothing gives me peace like derby or snowboarding or rock climbing, but I don’t want to just survive the next year, I want to enjoy it at least a little. If anyone has actually taken the time to read all of this, if you relate, I’d love to hear from you, and if you don’t, look into preventative measures for injuries and take them seriously and try not to take your body for granted. And thank you Anna for this video!

[@Haliceph]

That's such an amazing journey from your injections to making 17k steps! So proud of you Anna! 💖 And I'm glad you brought up tailoring. Totally helps for anyone who still love their clothes

[@ameliastrait]

When I was a bit younger I hurt my ankle and was told I'd be fine in a week, however it took over 3 months for me to start getting back to normal life. Seeing your story is very similar to mine, and it's nice to see that even when injuries come and go we can get through it! Also I'm very glad you had the wrist crutches, those underarm ones killed my armpits 🤣

[@halli2196]

I don’t know why the wrist crutches aren’t standard. I’ve been on the armpit ones on and off for 3 months and they suck soooo much!

[@jesvicious]

It’s nice to see you upload again I miss seeing your new videos and I’m glad you’re better

[@madquest8]

Next: How I went from a Fit lifestyle to using my mad boxing skills to put other people on crutches.

[@alyssag8146]

I am a physiotherapist despite having chronic pain. It is a tough journey and I have felt like giving up my profession so many times because of my pain. Good for you for keeping your spirits up. Thank you for being an advocate!

[@Rebecca-qf7is]

This was great info and thank you for mentioning injury and mental health. I had both happen to me recently and I gained so much. But I'm slowly getting back to feeling like myself.

[@lanticocean]

Long time no see, Anna Glad you’re back🎉

[@giadrama5605]

Well… I needed this kick in the butt. 😊 Thank you

[@roberttrotner6045]

Your sense of gratitude and love is awe inspiring

[@coreyjepson4707]

I'm so happy that you are doing so well, Thank you for this. Also I just finished breaking bad for the first time it was so good and I'm about to start better call Saul so you're not the only one late to the party xD

[@axica5434]

I can't watch the video because I struggle with so much body dysphoria, but sending you so much love Anna ❤❤❤

[@KezzieWarcraft]

Sending you so much love

[@witchthief9735]

I had the same reaction at first :/ sending love❤

[@gardnervh]

Convinced me to finally re-sign up for myfitnesspal, thanks Anna (and you too Kevin)

[@zerokull8732]

Anna Gigachad❤❤❤

[@veloc.raptor9136]

I think the one thing people undermine is the amount of motivation you get at the start when you go with someone, especially if your mental health is preventing you from taking care of your body. Some days they push you to go the gym. Some days you push them.

[@Implidoodaa]

What a lovely spike of inspiration ♥I want to get improving, have done for many years now...I've been making baby steps, trying to walk more on days off, so hopefully I can just stop eating so much bad food :') (also your hourly squats made me get up and do some squats cos I realised I'd not moved in ages! 😂)

[@parkerbaxter8290]

You're doing amazing anna keep it up!!!❤

[@thebellaedit]

Brilliant video, thank you so much for sharing this

[@roberttrotner6045]

You are a marvel! I'm so glad you are better and I admire your discipline!

[@SebiTheHunter]

Omg congrats bestie, so proud of you ❤

[@118andrey]

good job for taking initiative and taking care of your own health

[@Infamouschef_]

4:22 I learned this in 2022 as well. My fat started to disobey me and congregate in my belly.

[@frankrutten9731]

Thanks for sharing Anna. Very inspirational!

[@amirhosseinetemad3094]

Thanks for the video!

[@nickwysoczanskyj785]

Well done! And I’m glad you’re both enjoying your fitness journey. Did they ever identify a cause for the degradation in your knee cartilage?

[@v44n7]

what happend with your knees exactly? all my articulations crack, my hands, knee, even neck now. just by moving them not even crazy angles, and my knee hurts sometimes

[@eemia26]

As someone with rheumatoid arthritis - my knee cartilage is also thinning - THANK YOU for sharing your journey. I feel so seen. Wishing you all the best always ❤

[@lukeallton]

I had the surgery on my left knee to remove the cartilage when i was 30 , injections didnt work for me. Also since 5 years i got diagnosed with astigmatism, welcome to the club

[@Lilyofthevalleygardens]

Good for you girly!! ❤

[@alanprak80]

Anna vs Andrea Botez chessboxing match in the works?

[@stephanusghibellino]

Another thing I forgot to mention: you shouldn't fast nor restrict calories intake at all. Eat until you are satiated. As long as you eat animal based you can eat until the point of satiation everyday without any danger of gaining weight at all: protein and fat don't make you fat! Carbs do. Don't ever starve. Specially if you are working out (you can harm yourself doing this; besides, if anything women should have quite a lot of fat in their bodies, this is normal, what is not normal is the extreme fitness ideal of 5% body fat, etc.). And lastly, cardio is not good in any way at all. In fact, it ages you. If you don't believe me, you can check Jay Vincent for information.

[@SabrinaHawk]

I would recommend going to a gait specialist

[@williamgraham4132]

I think Ana and Kevin look good they both beautiful people. They both do awesome job on there youtube channel's. They good heath is being rich. If your health goes down everything goes down.. take care of your health everyone.

[@TheFinSeppo]

Let me be that guy: DONT EXERCISE THE PARTS OF YOUR BODY THAT ARE BROKEN

[@fathead999]

That's a major part of physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation. It should be done under the instruction of a professional, but it certainly can be done. Atrophy often leads to injury, more rest leads to more atrophy.

[@nmoney000]

Unless you're very old, lightly working your injured areas is often how you recover properly. Refer to knees over toes guys for a good example. Physical therapy is all about working your injured areas

[@Giovanni00831]

I can't be kind to myself, I hate myself because I'm lonely and I don't know how to interact with people...

[@cometruchos]

Ahora a prepararse para pelear contra Andrea Botez o contra Dina. 🤣🤣🤣

[@emmanicholas2720]

I had a knee reconstruction 3 weeks ago (ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair) and you have definitely given me some hope 🥹 I was just beginning to get into playing sports again like I did when I was a kid when I did the injury and it's definitely squashed my spirits a lot. Seeing you push through has definitely inspired me, thank you ❤️

[@francocatalan4748]

Hi Anna!

[@pieinside2345]

astigmarism Gang 😎🤓

[@cutecats532]

Ok but both pics in the thumbnail are adorable. I didn't even watch the video yet just wanted to say that.

[@doctorbalanar]

Love your videos! Happy you're posting! Love your personality! And hope you read this comment 🙂

[@ShawnSwander]

I have astigmatism my whole life and I'm in my 40s I didn't know they had glasses for it

[@yankee_tango]

Yes they do it is all about how they grind them to your particular prescription. Go and see an eye doctor and have an exam done, if you need glasses they will get you set up correctly. Also if you are on a computer and staring at a screen for hours on end make sure you have them coated for blue blocking. It helps the eyes relax and you wont have eye strain as much. I have astigmatism as well, so I am speaking from experience on they glasses helping with it.

[@Dae-Ying-Kim12345]

* 安安安 ! *

[@arcamoo1610]

👍

[@E3Zen]

Does this video means that i cannot have to much Anna, because you are so sweet?🤭 But, jokes aside, very inspirational video. Glad that your knees are feeling better

[@AzaleaFaye143]

❤ :'D

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

That thumbnail is a bit scary -- you don't look overweight on the left at all, and you look fit but underweight on the right. I know there a lot of other aspects esp. fitness & health (I'm only listening as I write)

[@troymelnyk7253]

Wow.. kevin is a lucky man

[@Topgunchannel]

Wow fantastic beauty😍😍

[@maxez_0701]

I guess the healthiest diet is a plant based diet wo any animal products. 15:39 also, it’s not because you’ve eaten vegetarian that you got low protein. There’s very very much protein in plants. You just need to eat the right things. Obviously we don’t need cows milk any more than we need dogs milk or cats milk or dolphins milk. Cows milk has everything a calf needs and we’re not a cow nor a baby. Every nutrient in eggs and honey and meat and fish is also found in plants and a plant based diet can reduce the risk of diseases caused by the things in red meat and produced meat. Also it’s obvious that it’s better for the environment if you adept a plant based diet and no animals have to go to a slaughterhouse or in case or honey get their wings clipped. Obviously animals produce the things they produce for themselves. Chickens also would eat their own eggs so they get the nutrients back they’ve lost from laying it in the first place. So being vegan is all about the animals but it’s also one of the healthiest diets.

[@michallebel3236]

It's funny although a bit saddening to watch her squirm not to offend the "body positive" activists by recommending people to workout, god forbid.

[@Sgene17]

I took it as more being sensitive towards people with unhealthy relations towards food and fitness. Diet and exercise motivated by self-hatred can be dangerous

[@michallebel3236]

@@Sgene17 "You're perfect as you are, but you can also workout and be better" That's a contradiction. Truth is you are NOT perfect the way you are, and by working out you get closer to perfection (which you'll never reach, as no one is perfect). This is the honest thing to say. Acknowledging the fact you can do better does not equate to self hatred and she knows that, but she is trying to avoid the angry mob from coming at her by saying things that make no sense.

[@Sgene17]

@@michallebel3236 ok 👍

[@samuelmumm]

@yogawithadriene is great 😊