Weight loss transformation over 40 strategies I wish I knew

[@MelissaNeill]

Beginners Strength Training: melissaneill.com/beginners-at... Free meal plan: melissaneill.com/social Over 40 programs quiz: form.typeform.com/to/M9gU5EHo Sleep for fat loss video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKbIpYeKibaBjLM Check out my programs specifically designed for women over 40: melissaneill.com/social

[@lafordgirl7549]

I'm no beginner. I'm just afraid to take more than one day's rest from my strength and HIIT training.

[@Ishana_Intuitive]

Hi Melissa, I can't find the free meal plan. Is it still available? Thank you 💖

[@dfattyadams123]

Thanks to you, I'm adding more protein to my diet, along with heavier weights. I will be ordering some merchandise cause I really appreciate the hard work you have put into helping us "older" women.

[@MelissaNeill]

Well done 🙏🏽💪🏽😃 and thank you

[@ellinidatriandafilo5710]

Greetings, can you tell me what you purchased as far as her merchandise and how has that worked for you? Please and thank you so much.

[@gypsy4659]

I'll be 55 next month and I've lost 19kgs now. Only 1 more kg and I've reached my first goal. My next goal is to lose another 10kgs and I'll be happy with that. It's helping with the arthritis in my feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. I'm so grateful for all your advice Melissa, it's made a huge difference in my life.

[@easye9531]

@@gypsy4659 how are you doing now?

[@jax-sx9pk]

Such great advice! I am really enjoying your content, thank you! I have been on and off training for years. Always active but never disciplined, eating by intuition, and rarely denying my cravings for junk food even though I didn't eat a lot of it. All of this worked fine for me up until it didn't. I am now 47, perimenopausal, 20lbs overweight and my hormones have been all over the place which has impacted everything about my body - physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, cognitive, etc. Additionally, I had a knee surgery two years ago which wiped out muscle mass that I didn't just gain back like I would have 20 years ago. So, four months ago, I decided it was time to put the rigour into my health and nutrition and rebuild my muscle mass. I started on a fitness plan with weight training every second day, HIIT once per week, and a goal to hit 500 intensity minutes weekly. Additionally, I took the time to withdraw from sugar using a keto-like diet for the first three months. The high fat, no sugar, worked wonders on my dry skin and brain fog, and when I felt ready, I moved to a more balanced macros plan. Hitting my 140g protein daily is my first consideration, then the rest of my calories go to carbs and fats. Still, my fats are higher than you recommend, but I just love the impact on my skin, lower cravings, and help with menopausal symptoms. So, I sacrifice the carbs, aiming for 80-120g daily and the rest in glorious fat! I plan my meals daily, because I like to eat what I feel like eating, not what is outlined in a meal plan. I weigh everything and I track everything in My Fitness Pal. It requires more work than following a meal plan, but it is much easier for me to stick to when I feel like I have variety. I still work out fasted, which I know you don't recommend, but I don't like the feeling of food in my stomach when working out or cardio. Still, I eat straight away after training and aim for 4 meals a day. I also am on HRT which works wonders on helping me get a good night sleep. The only other key thing I do is keeping my stress levels down to minimize cortisol release. The HRT helps with that but I also stretch, do yoga, sit in the hot tub, read boooks... basically anything to balance out and calm my nervous system. Of all the things I am doing, the hardest thing to stay on top of is staying motivated and keeping faith in the process. Videos like yours really help. Thank you!!!

[@melissahouse1296]

From one Mel to another; you are an *absolute* inspiration Mel 🥰 I turned 50 earlier this year & your channel has been keeping me on track. Thank you for all your hard work! 👍💖

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you so much!!

[@LifeLessonsFromBooks]

Thank you for this timely video. I’ve been watching your videos and reading your material but haven’t made the mental move just yet. There’s still some trepidation mainly out of fear of the hard work - the commitment - that goes into this at the same time knowing that I must make that move soon. It’s a dawning realisation that what we used to do, doesn’t work anymore and it knocks your confidence. I feel that I’ll be doing your programs soon, very soon. That will be my commitment to myself. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are an inspiration for women at this age. Thank you.

[@MelissaNeill]

Fear holds you back from reaching your full potential

[@ellinidatriandafilo5710]

Hello! Would like to know if you started her program and if it has worked for you?

[@kateruterbories2692]

Thank you for all you do for us mature ladies!!

[@MelissaNeill]

My pleasure!

[@shenedadenney8649]

That nail color is PERFECT on you

[@AGC1973]

It's really a life style change!! Well worth it, thank you for all the info!!

[@MelissaNeill]

Absolutely!!

[@ShalimarPicasso]

This is a great video and exactly what I needed. I want to start this but never really knew how to start it...just doing random exercises etc...this is so helpful, thanks Melissa!

[@honey23b2]

Dear British Wonder Women! Thanks to you..yes, I’ve followed you for 4-5 months. The change in my body is amazing. It’s no quick fix. But I took it slowly with your suggestions of weights. I’m now doing just as you say. One day HIT, other day slow weights.😆. I started at over 83.5 kg. Today I’m 75.2 kg. I do 20 mins a day. 5 days a week. And I still work full time. ( I’m 59; 60 in May next year). Bless you! You have changed my life. 🌷💖✨💫 ( weight didn’t loose first 2 months…but, I measured myself as you suggested. My face lost first…but weight very slight change, don’t get upset if you see no change. It will happen. Keep the faith.! . ) Your advice has been perfect for me. Older lady who can’t believe she’s about to be 60. 🤣😂

[@KimJilene]

Thank you for sharing! I started a new diet and exercise routine this month and I am finally starting to realize it is really is no quick fix. I want to lose 40lbs in the next year, and I am sticking with more weight training and eating more protein to get me there. I hope i. 3 months I can start to see some real transformation in my body!

[@ACrist-bm5dc]

You're videos are inspiring. I'm sick of myself being super fat. My mindset needs another re-set. Just don't know where to begin for my mind re-set.

[@rhomisi5231]

Thank you Melissa! You have inspired me! Been following you for awhile. Now I’ve changed my eating habits and adding more protein to my diet and lifting weights at home and in the gym. I am seeing subtle changes to my body. Thank you. I so happy 😁

[@KungfuMary]

Calories deficit+ 3 times per week 1 hour strength training + 1 kickboxing class per week+ high protein+ 10k steps per day at least = losing 2 pounds per month easy. Not hungry, happy and feeling strong ..

[@MelissaNeill]

Nice work!👏🏽💪🏽

[@KungfuMary]

@@MelissaNeill thank you Melissa, you inspired me 6 months ago.. I'm 51 and needed to lose 20 pounds , I lost 13 already. I follow your meal plans and training and that works ! Discipline, perseverance, patience and consistency help a lot too .🤗

[@KimJilene]

I just started a similar program! Just completed Week 1. I am eating high protein, at a calorie deficit, doing strength training 2x a week with my trainer, and walking at least 10k steps a day. I am hoping to lose at least 10lbs before the end of this year.

[@lafordgirl7549]

Totally relate to putting pressure on myself. I really need to cut myself some slack. I really needed to hear that.

[@melissarichardson3521]

Thank you so much for sharing..you inspire me to keep going. I'm starting over again on my journey and now this time around I have a physical limitation, but I am determined to reach my goal! You are appreciated, sincerely🥰

[@Therapyne1]

Thank you for that reassurance… it takes time.

[@MelissaNeill]

You can do it! ✨✨

[@sandranorris6374]

I weigh 168 & I’m eating about 100 grams of Protein daily. My problem is that I’m Nt always hungry & the Cost of Meat , food & Proteins have skyrocketed in price. Thanks for sharing your strength / Beauty wisdom ❤…Strength is Beautiful (both within the soul & the body) 👍💪

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Black beans and tuna (not in the same meal, lol) are always cheap and super high in protein. I use Garden of Life protein powder, not just in smoothies but a tablespoon or so in with my oatmeal and half a scoop in with the flour for my from-scratch pancakes/waffles.

[@MelissaNeill]

you got this, don’t give up.

[@workerbee3697]

Beautiful video! Thank you so much! I can't wait to get started! Thank you!!

[@MelissaNeill]

You got this!

[@LuckyOne.]

I just added to my “watch later” list, but already LOVE that title!

[@MelissaNeill]

I’m so glad 😃

[@bliss4glory]

Literally the best video ever posted on KZbin- thank you!!!!

[@SharellJ]

Just turned 40, I automatically subscribed. Thank you so much for this info.

[@Miyah808]

This video came at the right time for me , a re-set tomorrow!! 1st of October!!

[@theresajones8367]

I’m with you on that!

[@lynne5322]

You can do it!

[@MelissaNeill]

you got this 💪🏽

[@gsmithmoore9570]

Right there with ya. I started my reset on 1st.

[@marizarivera9177]

Great advice, thanks for sharing. I do strength training 3xs a week. Working on my nutrition.

[@aljohn2028]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@poorwhitetrashangel4744]

Pure gold! Thank u!

[@MelissaNeill]

You're welcome!

[@monicagomes3023]

Thank you, going to take this tips in account.

[@jeckellstallworth]

Thank you very much Melissa!! We'll said💞☺️

[@MelissaNeill]

You are so welcome!

[@smithnatalie4803]

I’m 45, currently on holiday and my weight is spoiling my holiday 😢 feel so self conscious and unhappy with the midsection , I know I should just have fun it’s not the end of the world but can’t

[@MelissaNeill]

you got this 💪🏽 ❤️ don’t give up . melissaneill.com/social

[@luvlyrickle]

Thanks for this video! However, I wonder whether your constant putdowns of cardio might not be a bit misleading to some. I love running, and so after following your advice for several months I've reincorporated some longer easy runs into my routine in addition to shorter interval sprints. I feel great afterwards and my body has responded really well. To me, the ideal is simply to prioritize weight training, not to minimize cardio. Doing both is a great option for those who love and miss cardio, as I did! I still weight train 3-4 times a week, but now I also do two long runs a week, plus dancing and interval sprints. This combination works better for me than giving cardio short shrift as you've suggested.

[@MelissaNeill]

I would highly recommend sprint intervals which are essentially HIIT over long distance running that EXACTLY what I am talking about

[@KimJilene]

@@MelissaNeill My trainer asked me to do 10k steps a day - do you think this is too much cardio?

[@erikaquiceno3852]

Thanks, it was really useful

[@2005SHERWIN]

Thank you for the well explained video.

[@AGirlNamedVan]

😭😭😭Am 38 and feel like this is the worst shape I've ever been in. I wish I had a coach or something I'm so clueless and get demotivated so quickly. Maaan it's depressing.

[@arescue]

It’s just energy in your space telling you that you are not worth the effort. Just remember that your body is your best friend, take care of her, she deserves the care. I am telling both you and myself that. We can do it!

[@shanh2024]

Start exercising and use a food scale and you'll be halfway there before you know it

[@patriciapiper6294]

Hi AfricanGirl, same with me except I'm 70. Weather change seems to control me completely without my notice. I seem to be helpless 2 days before! I'm not good at charting and sleep, what sleep???😝 any way, I keep at it!! Keep going!! Its the only thing on my bucket list!!😝😝

[@MelissaNeill]

I’m sorry you’re experiencing this ❤️ don’t give up, you got this! why don’t you email my team [e-mail] and we can discuss further. hope to hear from you soon.

[@rell7773]

@@patriciapiper6294 Melissa was talking about getting enough protein. Protein is said to help with insomnia! Check that you are getting the right amount for your weight and height BMI as said in the video about 1 gram of protein per pound. Hopefully it may help with sleep?

[@HeatherHotcakes]

Thank you!!

[@yiraflores8637]

Could you please share pictures of your progress…say, per year, since you started your body transformation journey?

[@taisiagrissom2950]

Thank you!

[@MelissaNeill]

You're welcome!

[@deannabarnes3771]

Ooooh, I gotta try those push ups, that looks challenging!

[@MelissaNeill]

You can do it!💪🏽

[@deannabarnes3771]

@@MelissaNeill Thanks, I will try it.

[@topcat2033]

1:21 - Hi Melissa where can we get a copy of this schedule?

[@marisolhoyos726]

Hi melissa! Im exhausted im on keto and IF

[@danicegewiss862]

Yesterday I pushed myself lifting. I'm feeling stiff and sore..

[@margaretmicherda6136]

How do you do strength training if you can't really lift weights due to severe muscle spasm in shoulders?

[@lafordgirl7549]

I'm kinda bummed. I'm not a beginner at strength training but I love doing strength 5 days a week and HIIT one day a week with one day off. Are you saying I have to take more than one rest day? I thrive on the workouts. Been strength training for about a year. Say it ain't so!

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Comment/Question about Protein: I've read a lot about protein and everything I can find says a body can't generally use more than 20-25-ish grams of protein every couple of hours. Given you recommend one gram per pound, I'd have to eat about 25 grams, about six-seven times a day, is that right? So that's one question I have -- if that's accurate, wouldn't 150 grams (for me, I weigh over that) be too much and simply not used? Secondly. I have sincerely tried to get more than 100 grams a day and that's about all I can manage. I don't like chicken, turkey, beef, veal, etc. I like fish ok but it's a pain to prepare properly and well at home (for me, anyway). I don't like shrimp, either. If I eat a huge amount of beans, I feel bloated, but I do like them. I like tempeh and plain edamame but again, getting over 100 grams a day seems impossible for me, given I won't eat much meat and that we're taking 6-7 "meals" a day, each having 20-25 grams of protein each. Suggestions?

[@schoolingdiana9086]

My body doesn’t digest the protein effectively unless it’s in the 35-40 gram per meal range, I’ve noticed. However, I have a weird metabolism and don’t process 80 proof-no idea if it’s connected. Worth a try, though! If I only do the amount of protein you mentioned, I’m tired and sluggish as hell.

[@rell7773]

Why don't you add some eggs? Even add some to a protein shake like an egg flip? Or if you don't like yolk, you can buy just the white.

[@elisaguenther2160]

Hi Melissa! I love your videos! Im 35 and have never been over weight, I have 4 kids so my body could really use some muscle building. Im 5.2 tall and 108 lbs, will I need to gain weight in order to build muscle or can I build muscle as long as I get 108 lbs of protein in daily?

[@MelissaNeill]

I get a lot of comments on here, feel free to email my team [e-mail] and we can discuss further

[@Moe-ge6vv]

Would the rest days be from strength training only or would it be ok to do a long walk on those days?

[@MelissaNeill]

It would be OK to take walks during rest days

[@Diana-sb4yl]

, limited space is this possible to train at home? How many sets of dumbells needed?

[@fc4660]

Hi Diana, You don’t need much space, at home is possible. 1 set of dumb bells to start, an exercise band. A yoga mat is helpful as is a kettle bell but you can just swap for a dumb bell. I’ve started on 3kg dumbbells and I’m just ready to move up so I bought a 5kg set.

[@Diana-sb4yl]

@@fc4660 much appreciated.

[@MrsShelly]

In your videos, you have stated that you currently way 125lbs. How did you come up with this number as your goal body weight? I am trying to determine what my goal weight is that is realistic.

[@MelissaNeill]

Its not my goal body weight. I don't go on weight I go on how I look.

[@zunnahoney9771]

i like your voice so that i want to lisen more and more,and i want to try same what you do ,thanks for this vidio melisa ,you are realy super women

[@MelissaNeill]

My pleasure 😊

[@zunnahoney9771]

@@MelissaNeill wow i am so happy ,becouse you have time to reply my comment thanks again,

[@Saffygoss]

Ahh that’s so funny it’s like she’s being spying on me in the gym that’s what I do ha ha I’m gonna start this beginner program for sure thanks Malissa

[@MelissaNeill]

😃 excited to have you start the beginner’s strength program, keep me posted

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Let's just say I've NEVER struggled with working out 7 days a week. LOL. Opposite problem here.

[@BrassyBrunette]

That's me also. I LOVED ultra marathon running. Biking long distances. But now I have too much back pain to do it. So I'm trying to convince my brain to workout with different goals. My goals before were just enjoying the movement and escape

[@ubaxm.d9122]

Buona sera ma come ha iniziato Io ho 57 anni peso molti chili ho risolto molte emotività Oggi sono pronta Mi può aiutare? Grazie mille

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[@sandranorris6374]

I weigh 168 & I’m eating about 100 grams of Protein daily. My problem is that I’m Nt always hungry & the Cost of Meat , food & Proteins have skyrocketed in price. Thanks for sharing your strength / Beauty wisdom ❤…Strength is Beautiful (both within the soul & the body) 👍💪

[@beverlymelnyk-jones1934]

Whoo! I thought that I was the only person on the planet that didn't get hungry!! We're twinzez 😆

[@fc4660]

Sandra eggs are a great source of protein if you want to look at alternatives 👍

[@schoolingdiana9086]

I simply don’t feel hungry at those lower protein levels. Makes me tired and sluggish. Try upping your protein to at least 35 grams per meal and see if it helps. It makes me hungry enough to eat enough calories to **not** throw my body into starvation mode.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Black beans, tuna, are also almost nothing but protein and very inexpensive.

[@sandranorris6374]

@@fc4660 👍♥️💪thank You…I actually eat 4 eggs a day & I know the quality (organic if possible) is also important with all protein sources.

[@Elegantjewel71]

Thank You!