Weight loss transformation women over 50 | My Secret To Losing 42 Pounds

[@marylou807]

Maria, I'm 72 and live in the US. I'm a stroke survivor and can implement some of these tips in my life too. You look great! 🥰thanks

[@Mariafsadler]

Hi Marylou thank you 😊 good luck

[@MillieonaVespa]

Great information…I started pretty much the same lifestyle I smiled when you showed the pic of your breakfast…it’s what I have had the last few days ..walking and I pulled out the free weights this morning….and did a 20 minute weights routine…58 years old and looking to stay as healthy as I can going forward…well done you, !

[@Mariafsadler]

And we’ll done to you too! X

[@christry1]

You look so healthy now and it just goes to show how determination and consistency can make such an impact. Thanks for all your tips.

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you 😊

[@Patty.198]

My sister reversed her Type 2 Diabetes with a similar diet. She went from a US size 16 to a US size 6 in two years.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Me, too!

[@Mariafsadler]

There’s lots of evidence that in many cases type 2 diabetes can be reversed with this lifestyle and the retreat I went on has a specific diabetes program and has seen phenomenal success 👍

[@HilaryGaston-g9p]

Loved your video Maria. I’ve been on exactly the same journey. I can clearly see your results & your confidence is just shining through. What a lovely way for you to share your message & share & inspire us all.

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you so much!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I lost 50 lbs. by first, giving up all sugar, then high-carb foods, including all grains and root vegetables like potatoes. I get carbs from the natural cow’s milk and nuts I consume, as well as healthy fats. A daily, brisk walk really helps burn fat, too, I go straight up the steepest hill in my area. (Milk substitutes are very high in sugar and carbs, plus I don’t eat anything processed).

[@Mariafsadler]

This is so true. Oat milk is really not ideal and do many people think it’s healthy!

[@kimghoss6021]

Thank you Maria,I too have lost three stone in the last year and feel,look,and think in a totally different way.Yes as you’ve said it’s not easy but small steps make a big difference,it’s all about being consistent,consistent,consistent.

[@Mariafsadler]

Absolutely! Each little thing might not seem like much but it all adds up and moves you forward. I’m so pleased for you and your success at feeling so much better 👏

[@anneg.2453]

Just found your channel and loved this video. I’m down 40 pounds on similar plan. My main problem has been getting enough protein on a restricted calorie intake. I’m on 1000 cals/day to achieve 1 pound a week loss. But your advice is right in line with my Dr. You look fabulous!!

[@audrey8530]

I recently watched a KZbin video about sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass as we age, and the effect it has on so many aspects of our lives. This info helps me maintain my exercise routines.

[@Mariafsadler]

Yes apparently there is so much it affects and it’s crucial that we maintain it 👍

[@mariescoffield3707]

You look amazing. Thanks for sharing. I recently attended a pre diabetic group and we were encouraged to do just as you have shared. You have encouraged me to try again to alter my eating habits and hopefully lose weight

[@Mariafsadler]

Good luck 👍 and yes this is the advice Combe Grove give on their pre diabetic retreat

[@deborahharding135]

Congratulations Maria, I'm so impressed with what you've managed to achieve. Thanks for all the great tips x

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you so much!

[@ina7747]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I also love reading the comments: so many people sharing their journey. I too lost a lot of weight since November last year and already lost 20 pounds in 2020. I'm off the high blood pressure medication and I'm feeling so much better now. I've always done fitness, but I've added walking to my weekly routine too. A change of lifestyle really has done a lot of good for me, although my health will never be what it was before (I survived pulmonary embolism twice), I do feel much better now than I did a few years ago. It's never too late to make a change to your lifestyle!

[@Mariafsadler]

Congratulations on your improved health it’s so worth it 👏

[@kayyates3062]

I'm obviously late looking at this video Maria but it's very timely and I'm inspired by your success and sensible suggestions. Thank you! Kay

[@debs5140]

You’ve really inspired me tonight to make some changes. You make it seem possible which is something I haven’t felt in a long time. Thank you!

[@Mariafsadler]

You are so welcome and I’m so pleased. I know when I first started over a year ago I felt like it was a huge mountain to climb but all the small changes and steps start to add up and as you see results it encourages you to keep going. Good luck ❤️

[@georgina3358]

Fantastic video, Maria. I've cut out sugar and reduced the amount of carbs I eat, and am feeling lighter and happier. I am losing weight slowly but surely and am getting a blood test to see if my cholesterol levels had gone down One thing I was very proud of was learning to swim in my 50s. I found a small pool near me and a great teacher who managed to work out what I was doing wrong, and then helped me get it right. I thoroughly recommend learning to swim if you can't already!

[@Mariafsadler]

Well done on the swimming Georgina that’s brilliant. I like swimming but I’ve never been good at it or done it ‘properly’ good to hear that the changes are working and slow and steady is much better and you are more likely to maintain it x

[@jenniferwelch6840]

Thank you so much Maria. Love your accent!!❤❤😊😊

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thanks Maria. I went from a keto lifestyle to a carnivore lifestyle and gave up the alcohol. I lost weight, my doctor is happy with the "numbers" she said not to loose anymore, I don't want to either haha all I know is that I can fit my clothes now and I feel much better. Cheers

[@Mariafsadler]

That’s great to hear 👍

[@ChristineSchell-y5p]

So much wise advice. You have made it understandable to us. Thank you.

[@Mariafsadler]

You are so welcome

[@alanabailey6705]

Maria thank you for sharing this video I have struggled with my weight I am sup and down with my weight I have started going to the gym I am enjoying going to the gym and exercising l am looking forward to seeing more of you videos I like both ❤

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you. That’s a great start especially if you enjoy the gym 👍

[@ninacobfeld5808]

A great video Maria- useful, inspiring and encouraging. Lots of the changes you mention resonate with me. I’ve joined Zoe- have you heard of that? You have done sooo well but you show that others could do this too. I shall be watching it again and I’m hoping to persuade my mum to watch as you explain so clearly the kinds of changes that would benefit her.❤❤❤

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you 😊 I have heard of Zoe and did consider it but then I discovered the retreat I went on instead. Good luck with your mum x

[@meral39]

Thank you for the encouragement Maria. You look great.

[@Mariafsadler]

You are so welcome and thank you ☺️

[@Purple-ws9fn]

If I only had that type of forest near by! I live in nothern Sweden where the forest is more brown and dry. But I do enjoy walking with my dog everyday. Now I just have to change the way I eat 😊

[@Mariafsadler]

Little steps and each one counts 👍

[@Leonie-s9b]

Hi Maria. Thank you so much for sharing all this. It’s hard to make changes but you have done brilliantly. You look great. I have just started talking early morning walks. It’s not particularly beautiful where I live but I still go. 🌷🌷

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you so much! Little steps build up and it’s easier to start with one change and see how you feel then add something else. Good luck

[@Sarah-ij3hg]

Thanks for sharing. Do you share meals/recipes at all? I struggle as I get in a rut and then fall off the healthy wagon 😊 Love your content

[@Mariafsadler]

I do have recipes and videos in my wellness lounge membership and more details on all of this which I will be continuing to add to 👍

[@susankey9598]

Thank you so much Maria for this very valuable advice. I’ll definitely be trying this routine myself. 😊xxx

[@Mariafsadler]

Good luck 👍

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

The low-fat diet craze we all lived with for 30 years was completely wrong. I was always skinny until told by my doctor to eat more carbs and no fats! We became much fatter and unhealthier than ever doing that. A balanced diet of mostly natural, unprocessed foods is best.

[@Mariafsadler]

Yes also true! We need fat and protein it’s important for our brains as well as a healthy body. I did all the low fat diets in my twenties too! Never again!

[@carolynhiscock9457]

Well done .

[@DianneK446]

I do love your videos, Maria, and I really look forward to seeing you each week. You look absolutely fantastic - you're glowing! This one is right up there as one of my favourites. Maybe it's because I have lost the same amount of weight as you in the same time frame by making the exact same lifestyle changes: TRE, adding more protein & cutting out carbs etc, and incorporating more exercise. Thank you for sharing your reasons behind the weight loss and for all the tips. You mentioned in the video that you would add a link to a podcast. Maybe it's a case of my looking and not seeing (most likely!) but I haven't spotted any details about it or a link.

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you Dianne and that’s brilliant to hear. Sorry I forgot to link the podcast it’s the Liz Earle wellbeing podcast and there are several rally interesting episodes - one about muscle and protein and the one on dementia is brilliant too x

[@DianneK446]

Great, thanks for the info Maria x

[@freckles2437]

I am following the same sort of plan, although mostly carnivore now. I made the decision to start looking after myself the week before Christmas 😅. Then after lots of research I started keto on the 1st Feb, after I had already lost 20 lbs and from mid march started carnivore. I have currently lost 70 lbs and feel so much better, I also do intermittent fasting and OMAD. Thanks for sharing. Jo Devon 🙂

[@Mariafsadler]

It sounds like you’ve found what works for you 👍

[@stephaniejones9782]

Great video, Maria. You look fantastic. Thanks for sharing your tips which are very similar to what I’ve been doing for a year. I’ve been following the Second Nature diet (basically low carb, no sugar and I rarely drink alcohol). I was referred by GP because of high cholesterol and have lost 1.5 stone and have gone from a size 18 to a 14. It’s a great feeling to go shopping and buy what you love instead of what fits! BTW, what lipstick were you wearing? Looks lovely ❤

[@Mariafsadler]

That’s brilliant! Thank you 😊 I think the lipstick is Charlotte Tilbury Mrs Kisses

[@olivebobo6885]

Please do what I ate in a day

[@trudyberry3267]

Great advice Maria and congratulations on achieving such great health improvements. 5 years ago I did keto and lost 15kgs and felt much better and my Doctor wished his cholesterol was as good as mine. Then COVID hit and my daughter had to battle cancer, I badly injured my knee and finally last year had a knee replacement. Unfortunately I went back to old habits and regained my weight. I struggled to get my mobility back after surgery and for months I experienced fibromyalgia symptoms. So 3 weeks ago I went back to intermittent fasting and started carnivore eating with only occasional vegetables and fruit. The difference in how I felt was amazing, aches, pains and my moods felt better within 48 hours. Within 3 days I suddenly started walking around the house without using a walker. My tastebuds have changed and many things taste really sweet now. Mentally it's challenging to change from our old dieting mentality that fats, eggs and red meat were bad for us and we were encouraged to eat carbohydrates and highly processed "diet foods". Every diet you tried you were always hungry and had to rely on willpower. Now I eat for good health at 64 and this way of eating is feeling so effortless and I seldom feel hungry between meals. It's never too late. Well done Maria, you look much healthier and brighter. Amazing effort and I appreciate you sharing your journey. ❤

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you and for sharing your story 😘

[@user-vi3sz3fg2r]

Thanks so much, Maria. This is very encouraging :)

[@Mariafsadler]

I'm so glad!

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Congratulations on your lifestyle change i do keto and cook my own bread and many other meals it does make a difference thanks for a great video 😊😊

[@Mariafsadler]

You are so welcome!

[@roseharper2648]

Thank you Maria, you’ve inspired me so much ❤

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you 😊

[@shanakhan3623]

New follower here great video you look great. I Iove your lipstick colour what lipstick is it thanks

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you so much 😊 my lipstick is Mrs Kisses by Charlotte Tilbury but I added a bit of Coral Kiss also CT on top to brighten it up 👍

[@pouranszekely-kiraly5076]

This was such a helpful and great video thank you! a question do you eat fruits in general or no?

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you I’m glad you found it helpful. I used to eat a lot of fruit but as it’s full of sugar I tend to make it more occasional other than berries. I often have blueberries or raspberries with my yoghurt but I avoid fruit juice because you aren’t even getting the fibre 👍

[@pouranszekely-kiraly5076]

@@Mariafsadler amazing i really want to try your way

[@kidges3132]

How many carbs do you eat in a day? Do you try to reach a protein goal? Thanks so much 😊

[@Mariafsadler]

I haven’t been particularly strict on the amount so far although I do have protein in every meal. The recommendation I was given and that I loosely follow is 1-2g per kilo of ideal body weight for protein and 130g of carbs 👍

[@DianesFM]

You're looking wonderful. I made changes in December 2022. I had been thinking I couldn't live in my house very many more years due to multiple staircases that were increasingly difficult to navigate and health problems that were building. I decided to try carnivore. I am so satisfied with it that I am still on it a year and a half later... 70 pounds lost and easily running up and down my stairs. Like you, I'm not hungry all the time... there is no longer a little voice inside me telling me to eat it all... I eat till satisfied, generally twice a day. The major drawback is that so much socialization revolves around eating and drinking and that can be difficult... easier, I think, with your style of eating. I'm so amazingly happy with the way I feel now that I don't see myself giving it up at any point.

[@Mariafsadler]

Wow what a wonderful story thank you for sharing I’m so pleased for you 😄

[@bearfooting3964]

Good video, how do you get fibre in your diet?

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you. I eat lots of vegetables - peas and broccoli are good for fibre I also have avocado most days and raspberries are also good and I have them a few times a week too 👍

[@rhillyermiles]

HBP can be genetic so yay that yours came down! Mine is still high even when I weigh 110 pounds. I'll be on meds forever but it'll help keep me healthy.

[@Mariafsadler]

Yes true I was lucky mine wasn’t and sorry to hear that ❤️

[@mystrength5640]

See an integrated Endocrinologist, who thinks out the Box. Blood Pressure can be linked to low thyroid function, once Thyroid is Functioning correctly with Correct Vitamin D3 Blood level and Vitamin K2 . One may not need Blood Pressure medication.. Alcohol and excess Caffeine, can push up B.P.. Also being over wt. 🎉

[@lidiakabat7675]

I am over 50, low carb diet + intermidiet feasting = weight loss 💪

[@Mariafsadler]

Yes it works 👍

[@abundanthouseplants]

You look so vibrant!

[@kateedwards3631]

Do you eat fruit Maria? Great video 😊

[@Mariafsadler]

Thank you 😊 I eat berries and I use lemon and lime juice when I’m cooking not do much other fruit although I do love melon so will probably have that during the warmer months 👍

[@robertakeogh8650]

❤❤❤

[@helgashubat8238]

Can you please get to the point? What did you do?

[@Mariafsadler]

Watch the video and you’ll find out

[@kathleenodonnell8355]

Please learn about cholesterol and the ratios. We don’t want to have low cholesterol bc it is associated with dementia. If a doctor is directing you to lower cholesterol and has not checked your ratios, please find a new doctor who is knowledgeable about the true research.

[@SweetSassyBull]

Absolutely right. Even now there isn't enough promotion of healthy fats.

[@Mariafsadler]

I have had good advice from the doctor snd nutritionists I saw and I’m not concerned my cholesterol it was more my Gp making a big deal about it. Unfortunately many doctors are either not up to date or don’t have the time to work with you. The doctor at the lipids clinic told me I would almost certainly need to go on statins at some point which I am very anti and have now proved him wrong! I listened to a fascinating podcast about dementia and the link with food and the need for fats 👍 As I said I eat full fat, I was more concerned about getting my weight and blood pressure down which I’ve done by eating protein and natural fats and I’m continuing to educate myself about the new research I just wish my GP would too!

[@Mariafsadler]

Yes I agree 👍 I heat full fat yoghurt, cream and butter rather than low fat sugar laden food which is so much ores for you

[@yolicad4057]

Cut out the sugar, any sweetener, seed oils, carbs, and processed foods! Go carnivore, it works!

[@Mariafsadler]

I still eat some carbs just not the starchy ones but I do eat vegetables 👍

[@sweetpeaqueen1788]

Hurry up GET TO THE POINT. SO sickofhaveingtosoedSooomuchtiejustfindoutwatshes goingtosaysogoodby

[@Mariafsadler]

Bye 😂