How I "fixed" my metabolism

[@zoeunlimited]

Latest what I eat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rabRmqupftVnpLc Hope this is helpful!💓 What are some roadblocks on your health journeys?

[@kammy2115]

Hi Zoe I love your videos!, for me it’s gotta be stress eating coz no matter what I’m going through stress eating will always be the thing I go to 😭

[@baby2009...]

The biggest block for me is my eating disorder (going through cycles of binge-eating and restricting to the the point where you have no more energy to get through the day)

[@palesaayabukwadunjana2460]

Zoe....im so proud of you. You have changed into the best version of you, and I admire you. Love from South Africa

[@krispykreme1401]

Hey Zoe, hope you can set up a weekly gym routine for beginners on what exercises you did and how many sets. I always love your videos ! ☺

[@insertcoolname7107]

Hey Zoe! My roadblock to my health journey is I'm afraid of gaining too much muscle and not getting the frame I actually hope for/work for. PS: Your videos are amazing! I'm always happy when I get your video notifications!

[@Cartoonandanimelove1]

To any wondering: Pilates is a form of weight training. You do not need to go to the gym and lift weights. If you can’t afford the gym, I you have anxiety about going to the gym, know it is not the only form of exercise that will build muscle and increase your metabolism :)

[@destroynotlonely]

What if u can’t do Pilates either? Can I just workout at home?

[@ellerose7485]

@@destroynotlonely you can do pilates at home! even without a huge reformer machine, you can still do pilates moves

[@user-ud7yq1vt7u]

does HIIT work 2?

[@tyarsyad]

@@destroynotlonely you can do pilates and strength training from the comfort of your home. I do both.

[@kaitlincrane_]

Oh I didn’t know that! Very interesting.

[@juliavviolet]

This is one of the most well-spoken and understanding videos I ever watched. Thank you for sharing your story and being you

[@KrissKetchup]

I think your great, for someone who has been through the restrict and binge cycle who wants a healthy and strong lifestyle, this video helped me so so much, and I personally think wanting to become the healthiest and strongest version of yourself is the most self loving thing ever. Thank u for this video it helped me so much

[@lanaslogs]

I always watch your videos on fitness and wellness cause your mindset is healthy and sustainable!!! thank you for another inspiring vid as always🤍

[@Itztocaolive]

hi. this is my goal. i wanna be able to play with my kids when I'm older. i wanna be able to lift my own body weight. i wanna be able to beat a grown man in a push up competition. i wanna be able to feel comfortable in my own skin. i wanna be healthy and live past 100. I wanna be both mentally and physically strong.

[@Vyansya]

Tips for everyone who cant go to gym due to social anxiety: workout at your home! There are tons of fitness video on YT. I live by myself in a very small room and im busy as hell as a medstud, but i try to exercise with all my limitations. And btw, i used to be the laziest weakest couch potato. If i can do it, you can too! No excuses!

[@peggycook-um9uv]

We also need to remember that having a flat stomach is unrealistic and that we NEED fat around our stomach to protect our vital organs, keep that in mind!

[@ComaLies225]

I’ve been working out since March or April of last year (took a hiatus around July because my mental health suffered) but even with a huge gap I was able to lose some weight. A healthy balance of proteins, healthy carbs (I.e. potatoes) and fiber has made me less flabby. You’re absolutely right about raising your metabolism through exercise and weight training. Building muscle will increase your metabolic rate, but also consider that for women it takes more work to build muscle since we’re not naturally muscular. I started squatting/deadlifting 32 lbs and am now able to to 60 lbs. I’m happier I’ve gotten stronger but I still got a lot of work to do to get to my goal

[@alixalir2941]

literally thank you so much for this video. I would pay for this.

[@Ridaroth.]

Hi zoey. I have been struggling too, I was always the skinny girl out there, and suddenly my body changed (probably because of my age, idk) and I had a puffy skinny body like u said. i found your channel and Im trying my best to change my life. This week I`ve started my fitness routine. wish me luck!

[@rifri2734]

Oh wow I am so proud of you, this was a reak growth

[@rinskydances93]

Love love love this ! Thank you for using your platform to spread educated information

[@shahdizz4118]

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[@MAVIES1]

I love you zoe thanks to be honest with us❤️

[@celestialtears4903]

Actually because I’m Muslim in Ramadan I will eat a big meal at 3-4am and not eat again till 6-8pm so I’m sad it was destroy my metabolism after all my efforts

[@hannahdigitals]

if becoming active sounds intimidating to anyone, I really recommend long walks! Finding a good podcast or music to listen to and going on a morning/evening walk is a really nice way to stay active

[@zi_5087]

Than, you cause the gym rlly intimidates me😅

[@seraphim108]

I'd also suggest going to parks during this!

[@awtumn]

I agree. Walking is so therapeutic and great to relieve anxiety and stress.

[@raeyanodeh]

There's also an endless amount of workouts that can be done right at home, even without equipment or weights. I workout at home 3/4 times a week cause I'm also very self conscious in public and wouldn't feel comfortable in the gym either. Best of luck to everyone who's doing their thing.

[@ipsitadas8671]

are you the girl that was with her? at 9:11 cuz ur pfp looks similar :0

[@itsnlee]

The "puffy skinny" is exactly the same as my body type right now, you couldn't have described it better. This video is super helpful thank you so much.

[@WilliamAfton984]

Me too!

[@pescuezoee]

OMG RIGHTTT

[@WilliamAfton984]

Sadly I dont think I can fix it because I have a lot of bone density😭

[@Juanfilipe766]

Rounded fatty shoulders, small frame, semi thin limbs, “puffy skinny” describes it perfectly.

[@Ririi20]

⁠fr, same but I’m gonna try and fix it

[@im_just_vidu]

I agree with "starving doesn't help with metabolism". I used to be super thin and last year I gained some weight. Thinking that I should lose weight, I ate barely and starved myself. I was always hungry and didn't have energy at all. Then suddenly I started to gain weight so quickly. Only then I understood that starving isn't a good option

[@skeevitch9878]

Same. I was the same way

[@Maryam_mazzz]

You don't need to starve yourself you are beautiful just the way you are

[@lilyrosepunkunicorm9871]

Wowww…… I guess our bodies just want to protect us and think that we’re dying when we don’t eat enough.

[@kelv5754]

what helped instead?

[@ijuscape]

@@kelv5754 i think just eating your regular 3 meals a day would be good. if you dont eat a lot, the next time you eat your body will take more nutrients from the food than usual, so you just want to eat normally and stay active.

[@LL-jw5in]

I already know all this and still find myself going down the rabbit hole of starvation, especially on my lower self esteem days. Hearing it again every once in a while is such an important reminder, thank you. I will go eat something :)

[@TheNinjapancake14]

Hope you see this notification as a reminder! We all need that nudge ❤️

[@KrissyDee]

Mr 😮

[@kimiakeshavarz371]

Every time you consider starvation, remind yourself that you are loosing muscles that helps you loose weight!!

[@ruby-jr1pq]

treat yourself kindly and go eat something

[@iq8005]

@@TheNinjapancake14 i

[@tesshoran4545]

This is so true, I worked at walmart and I lost so much weight from the heavy lifting and got close to abs, I literally lost 20 pounds in 3 months and my metabolism is completely fixed and it has never been like this in my life

[@CandiceSAPA]

I used to work at café and would eat cakes and hot chocolate everyday but lost so much weight some how.

[@gircupcake8730]

@@CandiceSAPA well, you were active at your job I would assume. It’s all calories in, calories out. So while you were eating such things, you were still in a caloric deficit, causing you to lose weight. Certain foods don’t cause you to gain weight. It’s a caloric surplus that causes you to gain weight

[@AmIReally_Here]

@@gircupcake8730 hello Barbatos🤩

[@YouYou-qq8uh]

Onmw to work at Walmart

[@tesshoran4545]

Haha you guys are funny yeah active jobs are so nice cause without trying it is like you lose weight just having to survive in the job lol 😂 I don't work at walmart anymore so I gotta start exercising cause I gotta keep it up lol but it has been almost a year tbh

[@esme_melody]

im in the depths of anorexia hell right now, and your videos & conversations have been the only voice actually getting me to realistically think about recovery & my health…thank u zoe ❤

[@angelbaby8789]

I'm 1year into recovery and I'm rooting for you, I know what you're going through 💕

[@Lulubee]

Hey, I was really sick in May and I couldn’t last any longer so I admitted myself into the hospital. I remember that day so well because I felt like I was going to actually die. My ears were blocked and my walking was super slow, I could think properly and my heart was beating super quickly. I was tired, every day I made myself to awful things to hurt myself. I admitted myself to the hospital and I was scared but I can live now. I can feel free and happy now… please get the help u need love. Recovery is hard but it’s better than feeling trapped and isolated from the world. I love you❤

[@chlooeydeschanel5159]

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[@AmIWhatIAm]

@@Lulubee wishing you the best!

[@Secret93455]

im recoveribg from an0rexia too 💗

[@paulibitonte]

As a nutrition student… girl… you said facts. Im glad to see that you explained this well, like you’ve actually did your research and shared it in a nice way. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@areebah8297]

this actually makes so much sense to me now.. in primary school i used to be super active and i could eat more than i eat now normally without gaining weight. after i started secondary school, i had to focus so much more on my studies and i rarely properly exercised so i gain weight more easily than i used to. once my nationals end im gonna start working out more! edit: finished exams and graduated yesterday. just started running, wish me luck :) edit 2: okay so update I guess, I didn't really manage to stick to my plan because I got a job but that job required me to lift a lot so that actually helped my metabolism but I started school 2 months ago so.. but at my school now we have to run every thursday morning so that's good edit 3: this is embarrassing to post but im graduating again soon after more finals and plan to become a gym rat

[@clxudy_bxba3481]

same gurl same nvm we have same name like hi areebah I'm ariba lol

[@shrutisinha7]

asian?

[@areebah8297]

@@shrutisinha7 yeah why

[@areebah8297]

@@clxudy_bxba3481 aye thats cool

[@shrutisinha7]

@@areebah8297 no the "nationals" thing that's why xD academic pressure and stuffs

[@branchieboy]

For those who love home workouts (or just hate the gym), you can do a LOT with a gym mat, resistance bands, and adjustable dumbbells!! You can achieve more than you think with just those 3 items👍

[@sapphireven825]

Oh god. Thank you for this information!! As a teen girl that lives in a small village with limited facilities, going out to the city would take at least 1 hour which means I can't go anywhere without a transport aka parents' car. Knowing this will probably boost my motivation to workout even more! Thank you once again.

[@tomo4977]

@@sapphireven825this is definitely true, I come home from uni with all the fitness training to my farm at home, a Chloe Ting challenge and some dog walking a day is all I need in those weeks : )

[@bubus682]

Yes . I just use mat and dumbells and I'm getting more muscles! At home. It's possible to get fit.

[@blacmochi]

​@@bubus682 same here, it's possible fr 🙌🏾

[@thelyachronicles]

Coming from someone who started out in a tiny room with a yoga mat and a few dumbells... i 100% agree!!

[@brightestmoments101]

As someone with a nutrition degree, that thinks the fitness industry has gone so awry and toxic with all the contradicting views, this video felt like a breath of freash air. Really good tips, give in a realistic approachable way that in the end is really focusing on healty body self care

[@SamTankko]

I wanted to share my personal story if this can help anyone. I was always a fat child, pictures of me when I was younger my upper arms have always been thick, genetics, and I’ve always had a huge belly. To the point I couldn’t even see my toes when I about 9, my parents were very polarizing my mother tried to feed me healthy meals and my father would just hand me a bag of chips or a whole pack of grapes and I would eat the whole bags because I knew he wouldn’t feed me anything else. Since my mom is the only one that works she really relayed on my dad to make sure I was healthy, but he did the exact opposite. He was disabled at 25 because of diabetes. When I was 14 I met my first bf he was 17, it was a very horrible relationship. He was very controlling and took advantage of me because my family was middle class he was lower class so he would take my money my parents gave me for emergency reasons and even would check my bag for money. During that time he would tell me to lose weight because “we would break up with me if I didn’t lose any weight”. That scared me to death because I really loved him and I wanted to be with for forever. So I wouldn’t eat anything for 6 days a week, only drink 1 bottle of water, and only ate when I saw him which was once a week, we went to different schools. When I did see him we would only eat a hoagie that we would split and split a bag of chips, and that cycle continued for 5 years. I was at my lowest weight in my life which was 140, I felt excited but then again when I looked at pictures my arms were still thick, I still had belly fat, my skin looked so dull and sickly, my eyes even looked so sad which I was. When I was in Senior year, I met a guy that was mutual friends with almost all of my friends and really helped me snap out of it, we talked for a few months and became good friends, the one thing he said was “Are you happy?” And I said “yeah” and he said “No, are you really happy?” And I paused and started crying uncontrollably and was even mad like wanting to scream and hit things he just hugged me and even said “you can hit me if you need to”. I broke up with my ex literally just saying “I want to break up” and my ex smiled and said “Okay” and I hung up, he thought I was joking. I already cried enough for him, I already hurt my body enough for him, I put up with it for so long and I was finally done. Me and my new friend started hanging out more and more. Eventually, he worked up the courage to tell me he liked me. We got together in 2019 and have been together since then. But 2020 hit and we dropped like everyone else, we gained an extraordinary amount of weight to the point. This is the highest I’ve ever been in my life, which is 240. I haven’t had any health problems and neither has he but we don’t want to start having health problems we’re both 21 now, even with our weight gain we are still incredibly happy our love has never changed. We both are going to start working out but our main things we don’t want to change our diet, we live a more Korean diet, rice, side dishes and meat for every meal is a must. I don’t think any Asians can give up white rice which a lot of people say “Cut out all carbs, have only lean meats with no fat, no sugary drinks” which yes those would ultimately help you lose weight but to never have noddles and rice or to only have it once a week is impossible for us, let alone his number 1 favorite meal is grilled pork belly with rice lol. I’ve been following Zoe since he cut out all sugar for a whole year. I’m very happy she’s doing well health wise, but now we need to step up our game. Thank you very much for making this video, it really helps people like us that are struggling. I completely destroyed my metabolism for 5 years and now it’s time for me to heal it and nurture it. Thank you for anyone that reads my story and you aren’t alone. ❤️❤️

[@hippityhoppitybobby7315]

Hi sam i just wanna say thnk u so much for writing this coz i have been obese since childhood nd my highest weight was 140 as well i tried losing it nd went to 127lbs but ended up gaining weight nd now i m worse at 147lbs but ur motivation nd mindset just made me soo happy nd now i wanna get back on track nd begin my fitness journey again. I m so glad that u fought through ur toxic relationship nd have finally found happiness. Also i m asian as well so 100% agree on the rice part 😂 without it our life seems incomplete haha. Hope u achieve ur dreams. Peace✌

[@sharonnigeria5062]

I wish you all the best ❤

[@siren7561]

Your amazing Sam thank you for sharing

[@Raha-my7tj]

I’m so happy you got a partner like him. You deserve it ❤❤

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

Well fuk me 😂 Are you sure you're not in a k-drama?

[@karlacastillo4475]

I am struggling with an ED , currently i am working on having my 3 meals at day n my snacks between each meal also i am starting to workout, n this video really helped me a lot , i still eat with fear but i am better than yesterday n i will be a lot better tomorrow

[@shivaniarun7689]

I'm so proud of you! Good luck and keep going, you're doing great!

[@crystal.castles]

Good luck ♡

[@kenziepeterson9579]

I’m so happy for you keep going please I believe in you ❤

[@estudiaresmipasion2412]

May God help you always...💓

[@AydenGraceMusic]

You are so strong!

[@Yyyyjfststitisi]

To boost metabolism - move body ( or metabolism won't improve) -muscle more burn calores than fat -do weight training -stay consistent 'Never starve it will slow metabolic -protien raises bmr (metabolisim) by 20 percent anf fibre

[@LostIcul]

Your guide to metabolism. Hope this helps because it took me a really long time to do XD *1. Metabolism Components* • RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) o Simply living/doing nothing o Accounts for 60-70% of total energy burned • Activity Level o Working out/going to the gym/playing sports o Accounts for 15-30% of total energy burned • Thermic Effect of Food o Digestion o Effected by what you eat o Accounts for roughly 10% of total energy burned • NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) o Spontaneous movements - pacing/fidgeting/using hands while talking o Accounts for 5%+ of total energy burned • BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate) *2. Boosting Metabolism* • Exercise o Resting metabolic rate is dependent on your activity level • Higher Muscle Mass o Lean muscle mass determines 74-80% of BMR *3. Food* • Never EVER starve yourself • Your diet is a whole painting o A painting needs a little of everything • Food types o Fats raise your BMR 0-5% o Carbs raise your BMR 5-10% o Proteins raise your BMR 20-30%  Proteins build muscle, and more muscle raises your RMR o Fiber  Takes more energy to digest  More satiating because it absorbs more water in your GI (Gastrointestinal) tract  Naturally comes with vitamins and phytochemicals from the plant source *4. Final Tips* • Exercise to become stronger, not to burn calories. • Focus on being healthier overall, not just losing weight. • Build muscle. • Everyone started somewhere, even those gym bros.

[@Moonlight_Lia]

thank you so much

[@thanmaikorati7532]

It was really helpful, thank you so much.

[@michaelscottspapercompany6373]

*creates a guide to metabolism* *never mentions the thyroid which regulates your metabolism* 🙀

[@jetteumbreit4645]

We love you

[@SegendaLoL]

you are better than this video

[@Emma-rn6iu]

An other advice to increase your metabolism : sleeping. Your body burns a lot of cals during your sleep. It’s important to have good sleep habits when you try to lose weight. Also it gives you energy and it’s good for your mental and physical health in general. Take care of you guys 💗 + I forgot but it is also important if you want to build muscles because your muscles grow not during but after your training, notably during sleep

[@almond_70]

Insomniacs (like me): 😔

[@pescuezoee]

its 3am rn 💀

[@UmmmitsAnna]

@@pescuezoee 1:52 for me lol

[@thatone_comment]

Whoops-

[@RojinDrawsStuff]

​@@almond_70lol same

[@lxydrums0218]

I went from 165cm 50kg-39kg when I was twelve years old from starving myself. I started to faint a lot and my hair was falling out. Even then, I didn’t dare eat more than 1000 calories and was always, ALWAYS calculating! (The only benefit was my math got better, and I have to admit, I did LOOK good wearing certain clothes). However, on the inside, I was dying, struggling, anxious, and wasn’t able to concentrate. I’m looking back, it’s really a MIRACLE how I still managed to have straight A’s and all that. Now I’m 15 and after years of counseling and trying my best ignoring my family’s toxic weight talks (which happens almost every hour and was the root of the problem), I got a streak of not weighing myself for 2 months! (Yes it was horrifying, but oh my, did it release me for minutes at a time!! I found peace for the first time.) however, as do all bad weight loss creates, I went through years and years of binging (oftentimes taking over my schoolwork, making me late to classes, etc) and starving myself, making it hard to do homework. Before grade 9, I even lost my social life because my life revolves around calculations of calories and schoolwork. Even though I gained more weight than I initially had when I was 12, and I’m still thinking about it more than I’d like to, I’m AT LEAST not fainting and losing my hair like crazy (that’s an upside!) As someone who had anorexia for years, I really appreciate this video, talking about how the weight loss methods you see online just aren’t sustainable. You are lucky if they didn’t almost kill you.

[@Sarah-kv3qs]

Proud of you 💛💪🏾

[@brojbet]

I still don't want to stop starving I'll be obese again

[@stargirl33343]

Your story is heartbreaking to me, but I am glad to see you are on your way to recovery! I had anorexia from 13-15 (I am 22 now), and I felt the same way back then as you do now. You will make it through this period! If no one has told you, the weight gain that comes with recovery also comes with a really cool side effect... a really strong and fast metabolism! I have been recovered for 7 years, and I still have a faster metabolism than many my age. Ofc, recovery also comes with other important benefits, like less intrusive thoughts, freedom from fear of calories/weight gain/ other anxieties you might have, and a better social life (less Ana thoughts = more space to think about other things). I believe in you!

[@ahodgepodgeofaudgepaudge]

From someone who’s gone through that before and made it out: you HAVE to gain weight while you’re growing. It’s literally in the word: you’re growing. So no matter what, you’re going to weigh more than you were when you were a kid, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s fat. Another thing, if you gain a little bit of fat before you’re 19 or so, just remember that it’s baby fat and your body is storing it to make you taller and more adult looking if you know what I mean. I’m saying this not to discourage you, but because it really messed w my head when it happened to me. I got a little bit of chub when I hit puberty and I couldn’t get rid of it no matter what I tried. And then, all of the sudden, I grew taller and got a bit curvier and the baby fat was gone. It’s a part of development. That’s why I’m so so so against dieting as a minor, especially under the age of 17.

[@ahodgepodgeofaudgepaudge]

And no one told me that baby fat was a normal thing, so I thought it was just me

[@anisamoidin419]

Your videos have helped me deal with my own weight journey and I'm so so proud that I found your videos🥺❤️very very proud of you and everything that you have accomplished thus far. I love you so so much. You are my biggest inspiration 💝🥑💝❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vittettette5638]

It's so nice to see other people in the comments who's also in an ED recovery. I feel that I'm not alone

[@generg_]

I'm in my ED recovery with bulimia nervosa:) let me tell you it have been he'll but heaven all at once lol this type of videos are soo helpfull jsjsjss

[@vittettette5638]

@@generg_ YEAH they're really helpful exactly! How's your recovery going, friend? I'm really happy to say that I made a huge progress during this month after writing this comment!! I feel much more better and I even started to exercise again

[@Zoeloveis]

Hope all is well with you . Sending you love and energy to overcome your struggles ❤

[@generg_]

@@vittettette5638 wow I'm so proud of you . Bestie you're so bravee my tears roll when you said you didn't do it cause you hated yourself but because you love yourself TT so glad you've went through the realization of that ! I'm okay yk bad days happen good days happen . But I'm sincerely proud of you:') hope you're doing ok now!

[@sabrxina_]

from someone who is struggling with an eating disorder, this is so helpful. thank you, i see hope again edit, six month later: i’ve been in all in recovery for two months now. it saved my life. it has been the hardest choice of my life but i’ve never been so happy and healthy in a long time. if your struggling with an ed too, keep fighting❤️‍🩹 there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how long that tunnel seems

[@chocolateunicorn1883]

I had an ED for a long time, trust me i know it's hard but only once you start eating your whole body starts working. And you should also try exercising but not for the sake of weight loss but to make yourself feel better. You got this

[@sabrxina_]

@@chocolateunicorn1883 ty, i’ll try my best ❤️

[@Alicia-tx7ln]

@@sabrxina_ best of luck!

[@dreydrey.222]

i struggled with ed for about a year, and it was the most stressful time of my life. sometimes things still get hard, but i promise you will love your body so much more when it is strong, no matter what it looks like. i would strongly suggest working out on your recovery path, it helps you become stronger and feel more in control of your weight while also being able to give you definition you can see and be proud of. good luck! you can do this!! ❤

[@user-gc2en6bk5o]

I wish you the best on your way to recovery!

[@maryjane436]

i don’t think you understand how helpful this video is!! I’ve been struggling with my body and wondering why i’m not losing weight when i barely eat but you’ve really opened my eyes and helped me learn a lot!! Thank you!! ❤️❤️💕

[@ivanamendez478]

Intuitive eating is NOT for everyone. I wish people would stop peddling this. I can't intuitive eat, I will eat too much, I will give in to every craving... my intuition regarding food is not right. I need to count calories and use portion control. You can still eat what you want without following intuitive eating.

[@CrystleDragon]

I'm tired of... Well, being tired. So this video was pretty inspiring! Thanks! Also, totally agree on the need to have your goals to be something sustainable, like good health and feeling well. Now it's time for me to get started...

[@babycakes.x]

“I’m tired of…well, being tired” hahaha girl me too! Ugh I have to start as well

[@tokki.u]

I remember walking around the mall for 2 hours on purpose in college because my next class was in 3 hours, would eat anything I want and was thin with only around 19% body fat. now that Im working and because of the pandemic im doing that close to never and have gained so much weight. Thanks for this, inspiring me to go out more often and moving.

[@aspiringmantenida617]

I am struggling with an ed. I lost a lot of weight last year by eating very low cal and exercising a ton. Now I am at a point where I'm getting hungrier, eating 1 meal a day, somehow gaining weight and getting puffy. This is the first video that has truly inspired me to start strength training and eating more without fear. I am so scared of weight gain, but if I keep living the way I am now, then I'm setting myself up for long term negative effects. Man, why do I make life difficult...

[@HighAsHeckPriestess]

Something to remember is that sometimes, weight gain comes with building muscle. Also, there is an amount of fat your body needs to function well. What's that number, no idea whatsoever. The biggest problem with restriction I learned a few years back is that it can ignore that not all fats and calories are the same

[@americameza8450]

I went through the same thing. Starving myself and getting to my lowest weight only to gain more than I already weighed when I started binging. Definitely recommend to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, focus on protein and fiber, and don’t feel guilty for feeling hunger! Our bodies need food to survive.

[@stvrstrvck]

Yes ! And remember, muscle also weighs more than fat, so you could look completely different than you'd expect after gaining weight. Gaining weight does not always equal gaining fat, and gaining fat isn't a bad thing. As someone who wished I knew this younger, since I was heavier than most my age because I was also physically strong. Weight is not definitive, it's an indicator at most, and I really wish u luck!

[@viky8032]

@@americameza8450 Hey! I would like to know how much you're supposed to work out? Is one hour of cardio and one hour of home exercise enough? I've always been thought that the more you eat the more weight you gain so I'm wondering if i'm supposed to work out more than i eat?

[@americameza8450]

@@viky8032 you only gain weight if you’re constantly over eating. If you’re not you’re fine you won’t gain weight over night! An hour of any type of movement is more than enough! Food is fuel

[@hanaxbananaxx4811]

I need this

[@Je0.om3]

Me tooooooooo

[@baby2009...]

Me 3

[@zoeunlimited]

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[@Emmalouiseflores]

Hiiii, wheres ur dress from cuz its absofuckinglutely stunning

[@baykalz]

does dancing counts too? I started fitness but let me tell you I HATE IT so I really can't go to the gym, I do dance tho idk if that would be of any help..

[@yasminewells8045]

Thank you!! Good to know that there is a way to not have my metabolism messed up forever. Messed it up by starving myself when I was a gymnast and it has not been the same since!! But this gives me hope 😇

[@MrThyten]

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[@potato-phobia85yearsago27]

Aw thanks

[@blackhoneybones]

i am almost crying beacuse all you said sums up perfectly the moral of my hard long battle. starving might feel good but the healthy body that will carry you and your family is the biggest motivation to never let yourself down so much again, to keep going, to see more of the world. when you really think about it, it's so easy to get back to shape and keep it up. it should be natural. just listen to your body and appreciate it

[@igloozoo3771]

I agree with everything in this video and u look good, but you were never fat.

[@sonatine7687]

i started counting my calories a week ago bcs i wanted to start exercising but i feel like i’m on the verge of falling into an eating disorder, it quickly became an obsession and came with a guilt feeling. Thank you so much for you video, you helped me realise things ❤

[@paulawhittaker3538]

My ED started by counting calories- it all became a numbers game. If you feel its starting to become an issue please look for professional help. Dont let if take hold...it will honestly bring you nothing but misery. Life is short - dont make it shorter!!

[@lifeisaboxofstrawberries7802]

I also started by counting calories it was such dread to eat food SO PLEASE DONT do it I started losing weight once I stopped counting

[@minty1693]

hi!! i don’t know if this is ur issue (also i love ur lamp pfp) but visceral fat aka the fat on ur torso and also shoulder /neck fat is only possible to lose with semi-intense exercise, and if ur issue is ur lower half, eat more protien and eat nutritious foods. As someone who starved them self for years and saw their waist go from 26-32 at 600cal a day then started binge eating butter chicken and exercising and lost 3 inches and 20 pounds Only way to make ur body like your ideals (and mainly to be healthy bc ur health matters ur weight doesnt) is to move it and feed it well, bc starving at the bare minimum will catch up in the future and give u an issue that takes so much of ur focus u gain the weight all back

[@Sam_Hedgehog]

@@minty1693 what do u mean by lower half, also, I’m a vegetarian and don’t like a lot of foods so what do u recommend for protein intake?

[@soli4941]

That's how i started too... i never truly starved myself but i wasn't eating the amount of calories i needed for my fitness level. EDs are miserable, for your own sake i beg of you watch out for your health and remember that's what matters... don't listen to anyone who tells you you "HAVE" to lose weight/exercise and become thinner: not social media, fitness influencers, or yourself

[@easypeasy7584]

The thing is that it all depends. There is no 'one fits all'. I workout 5 to 6 times (4 times strength and 1 to 2 times volleyball) per week. I used to be chubby but lost a lot of weight when tracking my calories. I only had a healthy deficit of 200 to 300kcal, so I didnt kill my metabolism. I have stopped tracking and I have started gaining weight again. I lift heavy, workout approx 1 hr and that doesnt help. So you have to actually be really careful WHAT you eat. It is not only eating less sweets but you also have to find out what suits you most. I had a high fat diet (my bf loves drowning everything in oil) and that is a really bad thing. It is true, that you should not starve yourself but it is also not good indulding in anything. It will show up on the hips. However, a part of the equation is also predisposition. But everything you said is correct in principle. Now everyone has to find out what works best. Only starving isnt the right measure. Sports should never be seen as a purpose to burn calories, but to stay fit. I have started lifting in order to get rid of my backaches and constant muscle tensions 😁. It worked and I feel the best I ever felt. I was the laziest bum on this planet but now I couldnt imagine not working out. It has become such a big part of my life. Tbh, in the beginning I also wanted to look like those fitness influencers. But after 2 years, I just gave up 🤣. Some people are no designed to bulk at all 🤣.

[@MBlto]

this!!!! it's not that easy for everyone! i had a very bad breakdown in june and decided i would start tracking everything and indulge in... not so healthy behaviours bc i've tried the positive "fitness influencer" mindset for years and it barely worked. my body got stronger and more resistant, but i only gained and gained weight and that made me miserable. now i've been able to drop 6kg since june and tbh i feel really good about the way i look, but i also hate that i now see food as the enemy. i don't really starve but i exercise so so much and i cut any kind of snacks, plus my breakfast is very low cal. i'm also living one of the hardest moments of my life and losing weight is the only thing that makes me feel good at something. as you said, it's very complicated. my looks always made me feel insecure and terrible about myself, and now for the first time in 23 years i do like myself more, i wear clothes i would have never worn before and feel cuter. plus i genuinely love exercising, but the struggle in my mind is really bad :/ some of us really need to push to unhealthy limits to achieve what others have naturally, so i agree it's easier for some people but not for everyone :(

[@omao4938]

Personally my body works like hers. I do all kinds of exercises I can do in a day and also do sports and this makes me crazy hungry and I just inhale whatever they put in front of me and I still have hardrock abs and muscle definition, I honestly feel lucky ngl.

[@ren_s_7587]

Can you tell me how i can keep track of my calories intake? Like how you do it?

[@easypeasy7584]

@cupid ♡ Why would you want to harm your body? Undereating is bullshit and when you are doing everything for health reasons you would never run the risk of undereating. You just need a healthy mindset. But tbh I am lucky, my body always tells me when it had enough food and when I need more. I can control my weight even without tracking if I really listened but I am a foodie and if I dont track I run the risk of eating too much because it tasts good. But I am an athlete and I love exercising and I love my body, I eat healthy I est unhealthy and I am feeling fine. I dont care if I have some extra chunk here and there if it means I can enjoy life 🤣

[@repent.]

i just want to say i really appreciate your editing skills

[@Bella.Lvsyouu]

The problem is I am not old enough to go to a gym I am 13, I don’t seem to find a fitting gym anywhere

[@moomin469]

you can do online workouts or you dont have too just do gym to exercise - you can go for long walks with a friend, go swimming, cycling e.c.t

[@l0vejasp]

i’m recovering from anorexia and bulimia and my biggest problem is that my metabolism is so fucked from years of relapsing, eating nothing then binging for ages, i appreciate you so much for this

[@TropicalHonduranDominican]

That’s a lie. Most Americans are overweight or obese. They easily gain weight by eating that food. You maintain your physical physique because behind the camera you were eating healthier foods and yet you dont want to show it. You had only showed your physical activity. Most often no one was seen fit while eating highly processed foods everyday. My guess is that you’re showing yourself eating those foods because those videos are often occasions . How are you able to afford these foods if you eat them everyday? Most people can’t. But probably they are overweight because they were wasting their money on them often. Saying you can eat whatever you want and still be in good shape rings alarm bells and raises red flags. Unless you have an eating disorder, you can’t stay fit while eating any unhealthy food.

[@loverosie4929]

You really don’t know how much this helped me! I started going to the gym with the goal of strengthening my body and it has been effectively motivating me, but i would be lying if i say some days skipping just sounds tempting. My advice is work hard but make sure to rest well and eat well to avoid burn out. Be grateful for tour body and believe in the strength you have. Also affirming when i feel weak or lazy been great 👏

[@lexig1127]

JESUS IS KING

[@ingasatumais]

Oh..

[@MyLadyLuna]

He ate like a king then? Christ he needs to watch his diet he might die again from obesity bro

[@Idk-o3p6d]

True

[@AvionBlackstone]

HAIL SANTA!

[@Natali-st3cj]

HE TRULEY IS AMEN!!❤

[@ericamora1519]

I have watched a lot of fitness, metabolism, and “weight loss“ videos… And I have to say this one was probably my favorite, because you focused on living your life, not restricting yourself, and overall taking care of your body! And having a love for taking care of your body! Thank you ♥️

[@orangejmoothies]

honestly, everyone's bodys are different. what works for person A doesnt work for person B. but what doesn't work for anyone is starving themselves, feeling guilty over food, overexercising. Accept your body for the way it is now--not for what it was or what it can be and realize that if weightloss is your goal--it takes a long time. just relax and as long as you making positive strides towards your goal, slowly and steady wins the race.

[@ashleykim280]

I get mixed messages from your videos nowadays. You make content about loving yourself and accepting your body, but at the same time you flaunt your weight loss, make these claims about how easy it is to maintain abs, and give yourself the title "skinny." It's honestly frustrating trying to understand what you try to convey. I'm pretty sad about this cause I used to view you as an older sister figure, but now, most of your content deals with you being skinny :(

[@cupcakeweirdo5946]

What I noticed too!

[@anisha__.]

But loving your body also means keeping it healthy, making it more strong. She is literally telling how to lose fat and gain muscle and improve metabolism rate....which is good for your body...not to be skinny...

[@prettyme4387]

Being healthy is the best way to love someone. Giving up on yourself and choosing to be weak is not loving yourself!

[@josefienp2704]

yeah, loving your body means taking care of it, not giving up on it.

[@kjbha7516]

Tell me you are lazy and fat without telling me

[@chichilafemme6336]

I needed this. I’ve always had a huge appetite but when I was younger my metabolism was really fast but it’s when I started dieting that I fucked it up and now after years of yo yo dieting it’s hard for me to lose weight 😭

[@cynd.9029]

Do you have Tipps on motivation? It’s all great and amazing and I want to do it but when you’re constantly tired and mentally exhausted how do you even get into a headspace to work out? 😮‍💨

[@noralavender3798]

Same its really hard when ur depressed and doing anything is hard

[@lindavel43]

The secret is that motivation doesn't work. Because life has ups and downs. Consistency is key. Make it part of your schedule. For example people typically don't miss work or school. Same w work outs. Make it as something that you can't miss. Because once your motivation is gone then you will not want to woek out. But if it's a part of your schedule then you're less likely to miss a workout. Also I highly suggest to listen to Mind Pump Show.

[@strawberry_punch_art]

I think one of the previous comments was good: to take a walk, so kinda halfassing it but doing something without distractions. Or listen to a certain type of music when starting exercise to 'pavlov you brain into "oh, yep, it's the moving soundtrack, we need to move"

[@beepboop8276]

It’s better to do 10 mins of some sort of low intensity work out (like going on a walk) everyday than to do 1 hour of high intensity work out every couple weeks. Once you start doing at least something, you’ll naturally do more over time. Like the other comment said consistency is key. No matter how small you start out, at least you’re DOING it.

[@cynd.9029]

Thank you all 🥰

[@beth3933]

i have struggled with an eating disorder for years however have recently started focusing on my health rather then my weight. i am honestly feeling so much better for it but was still slightly unsure whether i was doing the right thing. i watched this video out of curiosity and the way you explained everything was perfect. this was very relatable to me in so many ways and made me feel so much more confident that i am taking positive steps towards feeling comfortable in my body :) thank you

[@ascheberry]

Zoe this was SUCH a good video like not only was the content so high value, but the way you edited this was just *chefs kiss* 🤩 usually I get bored watching these kinds of videos, but not only was it engaging, I also realised how many food myths I believed as true that I need to stop. Can you please make a video explaining how you discovered what were the right foods for you and the right amount to be eating? I’m not sure how to go about this!! Lots of love 💗

[@AliceTheChaosWitch]

To anyone who gets intimidated by moving their body and feels like it sucks, try doing a ligh stretch yoga flow either as soon as you wake up or right before you go to bed. I find that mentally those are the times I'm most likely to "give up time" to do something I'm dreading. I went from only doing light yoga flows, to dance class, to marcial arts and strength training all in 2 years just because I got my body used to movement and started loving it. Also, thinking of reasons to exercise that have nothing to do with weight loss, the funnier the better. I do cardio because I want to be able to "run from a serial killer"for example which sounds stupid but makes me laugh while I sweat and struggle xD

[@thanmaikorati7532]

The serial killer part cracked me up!! 😂 I pray for your and everyone's safety. May God protect you and everyone.

[@AI-ch3if]

I recommend to stay away from yoga. It's actually a Hindu ritual, which I learned the hard way when I encountered black shadow spirits after doing it.

[@lunastorta1312]

Beautiful video! You really motivate me 🌈 thx, i was very depressed today, now i’m feeling better

[@gretq-1234]

Your videos are just so valuable, they teach every single person who watches them to be healthy, but you also visually, verbally, and mentally dive deep into topics many people should know about. You are such a huge influence in my life, and I really appreciate everything you do for everyone. ❤️❤️❤️

[@whatcolourisurBugatti]

I was gonna skip my workout today... but this video just told me not to! Thanks Zoe!

[@Christian-wu3mp]

Influencers are so desperate for clout that they post non medical videos like this meant to be “authentic” when its anything but

[@ojasvisoni867]

I am literally on that stage of my life where i am skinny Puffy and weak .....I mean even i am eating very less that no one can survive yet i am bouncing back to my weight ..that i don't want ...thanks for sharing ..🌈

[@majinboo4968]

Because you loose all your muscles thats why its easy to gain the weight back even tho you dont eat. I speak from personal experience. I eat more then when i was in high school where I almost didn't eat anything everyday and raised my metabolism. And I didn't gain any weight from eating more. Researching and understanding about how the body works, metabolism, muscle and vice versa helped me alot with it. I wish you the best.

[@ojasvisoni867]

@@majinboo4968 thank u so much 💕 you are really sweet person 🌈 I also wish you the best in your life..... But i am also in high school and i literally didn't eat like a whole day ..in morning I don't feel like hungry and during school lunch break i feel hungry but becus .my mom is ill becus of artharistist she can't walk properly because it pain so i also didn't bring lunch in school.. ...and also I reach home daily around 4 PM after school mostly I eat around 4:30pm and after that i don't feel like eating ...you can say i eat only 1 meal a day ...and still nothing change in my body ...instead i have scary hair fall and super weak body ...

[@daxan19]

annnnd 99% of the people on the comments still try to avoid the gym and will fail again ...

[@anel.topolevna___8008]

Thank you so much, Zoe!! I was struggling with an ed during my exams in the past, now I'm trying to get back on track and your videos sometimes are such helpful guides and i mean just the messages they convey😭😭 could you share your workout routine or tips and regularity of your exercises so i could have an image of how to be more active?

[@evamariegapulan3510]

I can kinda confirm that what she's saying is true. my mom and I are dieting to lose weight and I noticed that she's losing weight faster than me. and I think this is because she's the one who started exercising along with dieting, so I think I know what I need to fix with myself too. I'm so glad I found this video

[@jjjjoooyyy]

thank you thank you thank you! It is just really nice to hear from someone who has been through this journey and understands what it's like. I've never liked how I look or my size, not to point where I've had an eating disorder thankfully, but it's always in the back of my mind when I see myself in pictures, systematically analyzing how I look, being less self conscious when I wear baggy clothes and occasionally skipping meals just to feel better about myself if I haven't exercised. I really hope that as I grow I can learn to eat what I love and make exercise a regular habit (sometimes it's hard to find the time tho ;) Again, thx!!!!

[@justAcarat17]

I have watched it yet but I’m sure it’s gonna be amazing as always! You’ve helped me a lot throughout my little weight loss journey, Thank you so much for that and for sharing your experiences and tips to help others

[@Ryley-ryyy]

Wait isn't this the kind of content you say you despise, and publicly make videos on why its bad.

[@rosegold3508]

Exactly what I was thinking 💀

[@sawyeehee]

no?? she talks about how to maintain weight in a healthy manner??

[@amyaluke2853]

I'm glad I watch this video almost went and messed up my metabolism bullet dodged

[@kallmekyraa]

I know this, but I still don’t want to eat. I’ve been eating as least as I can and or not eating breakfast or lunch for around 2 years. I know this but I’m worried now that if I start to eat my metabolism won’t be able to handle it, I’ve been working out for this time Atleast 20 minutes a day (everyday) is it okay if I start eating regular meals?

[@mrwordlewide]

it is always okay to eating regular meals, i used to do the same exact thing and only recently did i begin to eat breakfast because i realized it was better for myself - enjoy your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners and never restrict yourself from things you like 😊

[@embersofthesunset]

girl this video has changed my mindset about fitness and weight loss so much!! the people in my life advocating for my weight loss use the approach of "eating less is the most effective part" and how i only need cardio, but you're literally so right about strength training and how exercising for yourself (and lifting those weights!!) makes you feel SO much better about urself. much love

[@whisperingwillowtrees]

my problem is, my family is not fatphobic. if anything, they wish i was fat. i spend my time exercising and dancing in my room and they mock and shame me for it. they say "you're already skinny, you don't need to lose weight" meanwhile i am borderline overweight. my mum and sister are both unhealthily overweight. they blame it on genetics and yes, i get that, but they barely exercise other than walking to and from our road. my mum won't let me go to the gym althought i am 14, she says it's unsafe for me to be lifting weights at my age but in reality it's the perfect time. i do pilates at home as well as cardio, i eat unrestrictively except for the fact i don't eat after a certain time as it can trigger binging (it runs in the family too, i try to eat a bit more during the day to make me less likely to binge). yes i am comfortable in my body but i can feel my weight gain having unhealthy effects on me as i grow. most people my age are encouraged to exercise but i am discouraged, told to stick to my studies. i'm not really good at team sports and in their minds that means i shouldn't try at any sport. i wish i could exercise like you zoe, it's my dream. you are so inspirational to me :)

[@rcwhlfrd]

Thank you for being so straight up about this topic. Hearing that weight loss CANT be your ultimate goal just clicked something for me. LOVE

[@spicyghosty]

dude this video is spot ON! i've been pretty fit for a while now (i.e. 5'9" 130lb pretty consistently) but recently realized that that was probably too skinny for me to be healthy. I wasn't sleeping well, I wasn't eating much (ESPECIALLY not enough protein), and i was doing absolutely ZERO (0) physical activity besides walking to class every day at college. Still, in regards to my eating, I was never starving myself - i just didn't do much during the day, so I was never hungry in return. It wasn't very good for me, but I coasted by because I didn't really have many adverse effects either. These past 2 months though, I've created my own bodybuilding regimen (which is really just heavy lifting for strength that I've begun to truly love) and began to eat A LOT more. And I mean A LOT, to the point of having to get over my body's aversion to eating more by actively trying REALLY HARD to eat more food every sitting. Eating more is underrated-ly hard!! But the point is that, via eating more protein (and more in general), focusing on lifting heavy weights, and making sure to take rest days (i.e. monday wednesday friday strength training, off every other day), I've gained so much muscle and feel SO much healthier. Now I'm 5'9" 146lbs and feel so much stronger and more capable in my body. I'm enjoying food more, my skin is clearer and healthier, and I sleep so much better every night. Gaining weight and muscle has been the best thing I've ever done for my body and I'm only 2 months in! Imagine how much better I'll feel in a year!! All this to say, for anyone who's struggling with eating too little or with fear of being less skinny if they eat more and weight train, PLEASE try it out. I know it's so hard to quote unquote "risk" gaining weight, but if you started at a weight that was as unhealthy as mine, I promise that you'll feel better once you gain some muscle and eat as much as your body needs. I was scared to eat more too, but to anyone reading this, YOU'VE GOT THIS BRO! i believe in you and taking care of your body is the best gift you can give yourself. Be kind to your meat suit and your meat suit will be kind to you

[@mirae3776]

Every time I see your video titles or just any fitness youtuber in general I go "are they fr?" and I'm usually skeptical. But I swear, all of your videos that I've watched are SO informative. You bring up points that I don't see others bringing up and you seriously boost my confidence a lot! Thank you!

[@panquak3s64]

I initially clicked on this video looking for a diet plan or some sort of food that aided in weight loss. I just want to say thank you. This video nearly brought me to tears when you started explaining about what a healthy mindset and goals are. I realized that I was so consumed with how I wanted to look, that I didn't care about my health, my relationship with myself, and my body. It was getting to the point where I was just beyond frustrated and depressed because it wasn't working or I couldn't stick to such a low calorie diet due to the amount of hunger I felt. Not only that but it was to the point where I would break down when I saw someone with an athletic build, because of how upset I was with myself that I couldn't have the level of commitment they did, and comparing myself to them became second nature. I am so grateful that you decided to make this video. It really, truly helped more than I can even express with words. From the bottom of my heart, thank you :')

[@gayatri2376]

🎂🎂

[@nothisispatrick9778]

Yes! Thank you! I’m in the phase where I don’t eat much but I have a high body fat and I keep asking “why?!”

[@64___]

I lost 25 lbs during the pandemic and while I liked how I looked I started to get anxious about food because I didn’t want to go back to being as heavy as I once was. Even though I was never overweight I don’t gain weight very evenly and I just felt like it was overall unflattering. Now I do workout classes 3-4 times a week and I feel SO much more confident even if I gain or lose weight. I feel like it doesn’t matter because I know I’m doing what’s healthy. I eat more regularly now and just really focus on avoiding processed foods and not snacking in between meals. Of course, I still treat myself with dessert a few times a week and still eat pizza and burgers and all the foods I love, just in moderation. I used to have to lose weight to have my abs come through but since working out I have more ab definition regardless of what weight I am.

[@WvWx-vr2xz]

god i suffered five years of weight gain after adolescence, during this time i went through all the terrible periods of life of not accepting myself, watching a lot of videos about losing weight and healthy eating, trying different medicines that harmed my health, but this video is one of the best I have ever watched and which changed my vision. I’m so grateful to the author, this information is so valuable, she made a great conclusion from all aspects of losing weight

[@yongsth1020]

idk but i actually started crying because of this video, i did a lot of fitness and weight training last year but during my finals i could not keep that up and kinda fell in a hole of overeating and never working out again, i’m feeling extremely bad not only about my body but also about my mind but you kind of animated me to get into working out again, ready to feel good and happy

[@TheDarkArtist_]

FINALLY someone that’s straight to the point and doesn’t try to sell you anything! Thank you! I’ll definitely keep this in mind and try and adjust my workout style to this!

[@goodieswithgrace1004]

Story of my life and I’m 40! I can still eat more than an average person and never gain weight. I’ve had 3 babies and went back to my normal weight immediately. I think some people are just built differently.

[@cs4808]

lucky you 😢

[@coronavaccine6404]

Jealous and lucky you

[@goodieswithgrace1004]

@@coronavaccine6404 we all have our good and not so good genes 😆

[@goodieswithgrace1004]

@@cs4808 thank you. Of course I’m the type of person who wants to be larger than what I am …🙃🙃 we all have our own battles 😣

[@strawberryinsomnia9188]

It’s because you’re not eating as much as you think you do, have a naturally limited appetite, a natural preference for lower calorie foods, and/or an active lifestyle. There’s no secrets or magic about genetic components to weight, and if you consciously manipulate any of the above you’ll be able to gain weight easily.

[@missjmc512]

Hi zoey! Can you share your exercise routine? I am skinny fat and would like to start strength training to build up my strength and some muscles!

[@Gretaaakk]

i love your hair👩

[@abbytiny207]

So basically strength training and eating protein and fiber. Can you consider making a video in depth on your workout routine? I’ve been lifting weights for 2 months now and barely seeing results.

[@mickyms3999]

I was always skinny as a child, so were my siblings. I hated sports, I waant good at it, I was always slow had clumbsy and had a bad condition. Therefor I assumed I was just “naturally skinny” and had a fast matabolism. Then when I moved out and closer to work, is starten gaining a lot of weight, but at the same time having a lesser appatite. I always tought it was just becoming older, but then i realised that when i lived with my parents, I actually lived a very active lifestyle, ate more but more variety and therefor was actually HealthIer. We had a dog I walked almost everyday, we had a big garden so I was outside a lot, and we lived more secluded/ further away so I always had to take the bike everywhwre, now everything is closeby so I walk/ bike Max 10 min a dat where as before it was like a hour/ 2 hours a day!!! Movinh your body is soooooo important!! Even if you dont like working out. Just move!

[@bobaboba1760]

This is such a great video! I think social media nowadays is just pushing the image of just weight loss or fat loss and not explaining how nutrition and exercise works at all. It’s all very surface level “less calories” rhetoric. Less calories doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lose weight. And also, when you do lose weight, what’s the goal after? There’s no long term lifestyle change. It breaks my heart to know that there are many people and companies support this “lose weight trend” without explaining why and how. Education is so important for this reason.

[@kittyplays417]

Let’s take a second to appreciate how she took out so much of her time to just help us

[@jocelyn151]

It’s actually considered “less effective” if you store less fat. From an evolutionary perspective it’s beneficial to be storing fat.

[@user-km7td2zm2p]

Right. But storing fat would be helpful if you go into starvation mode (actual starvation, let's say a national food crisis). But that's unlikely to happen unless you end up homeless in an unforgiving country. People who can afford a gym can afford food and don't have to worry if they will manage to get their hands on a meal the next day

[@90sbaby831]

How old is she?? The older you get, you will have a slower metabolism.

[@ellieluvv]

I'm currently struggling with an ED, so this is really encouraging for me and gives me a little more hope. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@stanky_s]

pls mukbang 😭😭😭😭 watching u eat food makes me happy seeing u and ur body happy 😭😭😭😭 (oops hope that didnt sound that weird LMFAO 💀)

[@queenofneverland9007]

I noticed this like half a year ago when there was one week where I ate sh!t everyday and was shocked that I was losing weight so I wanted to keep losing weight and decided to go on a diet where I would count calories....my body immediately stoped losing weight. So diet is not always an answer to losing weight because when you are on a diet your body is not getting enough food so it doesn't want to burn more fat and lose more weight because it doesn't know when will it be able to get more food.

[@vavacadoz]

I'm 17 and have had body image issues (including BDD) since I was 12 years old. When I was 12-13, I got into restrictive habits, lost some weight, and then was somehow able to 'get out of it'. But not the mindset and random restriction, as that has dragged on with me over the years, fluctuating alongside the rest of my mental health. I'm at a stage right now where I'm incredibly confused with myself, despite not long ago being on a healthy an active journey. I've stopped working out due to stress and lack of motivation, for a few days I've been eating less than 600cal's, and I know it won't help me control my life, I know it will only cause me to obsess over food to the point reality leaves my mind, I know it will cause weight gain no matter what I do, but I still feel like it's the only option. It's the only option I'm allowing myself to look at, and in honesty, I'm not surrounding myself with good online influences either. I'm stuck, and I know at this point it is only considered disordered eating, but I don't want to go down a terrible slope of depression and fear like I did for half of my teenage years, and I don't want this to be the mindset I live with. Yet, still, another part is telling me I cannot give up, I need to keep going, I need to continue cutting calories. I'm afraid to tell my parents, because though over the past few years they've been supportive towards my mental health, they've never understood "eds", and I don't want to expose myself to that, nor another mental health worker that isn't right for me while wasting my parents' money away, and I don't want anybody taking that control away. You see, my mindset still views it as control. I'm aware of what I'm doing, and I STILL can't let it go. I'm lost, all over again. I hate myself, I'm confused, and I need help. I don't want it, but I need it. I hate that I'm falling down again, I was doing so well...