Time stamps -You need to train every day (0:58) -If you eat like so-and-so, you will look like so-and-so (2:46) -You need to feel sore after every workout (5:33) -You need to plan every meal, workout and be laser-focused (7:35) -You need to do it alone (10:12)
I love how you said “honor your body with activity every day”. This is such a healthy way to look at exercise! It’s not just about getting the body you want but it’s also about doing something healthy for your body and yourself! Love it, thanks for this 😍
I have been on my fitness journey for about 3 years and am still no where near my goal. HOWEVER I'm still not giving up. Little/slow progress is better than NOTHING
Would it be possible to have a series of videos to teach beginners how schedule their left weights training? .. how can we make sure we’re training all the mussels and not neglecting some. Also, how to train to reach some specific needs e.g. loosing/gaining weight. Thank you so much
@@rachaelm5212 Totally, since even after all of this so many people may not feel conferrable to go back to the gyms or some may not be able for financial restriction. I would appreciate a learning series coming from her.
THE PEANUT BUTTER EXAMPLE. OMG. It has taken me years of buying peanut butter and blowing through it to finally be able to buy it and just have a spoonful in my oatmeal a day. Changing the way you think surrounding food and fitness is so freaking hard but I am getting there.
It is possible. 🙏 I felt so silly getting excited over it, but I realized this past week I have 3 different types of nut butters in the house, all open, all things I would have struggled with before, but didn’t even think of them till I realized that. You can get there!
I have never seen anyone hit the nail on the head as well as you do. I feel like 99% of fitness content out there is incredibly tunneled, focusing ONLY on one aspect of health -- be it nutrition, muscle growth, cardio, metabolism, fasting, etc. -- and completely disregard everything else related to that one aspect. Abby truly advocates for health as a LIFESTYLE, which encompasses so many facets that people can't keep track of -- and honestly shouldn't keep track of. And while a lot of fitness influencers claim to use science to back up their facts, they often isolate scientific facts or studies, while Abby includes the entire scientific process and analyzes multiple aspects of scientific studies to make sure they're accurate.
Another amazing fitness youtuber to check out if you like Abby is Lucy Lismore.. she's super down to earth and easily one of the most real people I've seen on the internet
That perspective on decision fatigue is something I needed to hear. I live with my dad and we have very different shopping habits and I find myself eating more junk food because it's on the table right in front of me and easy. At the end of the day, I forget I have veggies and hummus in the fridge when a bag of chips is the first thing I see in the kitchen.
I so get that. My husband can eat whatever he wants and stays really slim. He often eats a whole crisps bag while watching telly or a bag of nuts. I gain weight easily but I struggle with my eating needs and his eating habits in
"Start showing up for yourself before other people show up for you." That hit me like a freight train. Thank you, Abby, love your videos! You're brilliant.
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Hey Abby, I'm a new sub but I wanted to ask to please send an email confirmation if we signed up. If we don't receive one, it makes many people think they didn't sign up. I signed up twice and saw nothing since about a week ago. I also just saw your post. Just helping, it's a learning experience I bet...
That last myth got me to me man. Its literally me I struggle with that bad mentality sometimes & I try so hard to change that & have more faith in myself but I still have my moments some days. I have lost weight don't get me wrong but not in the way I wanted. I still have stubborn fat & I feel like my skin has become loose & that really makes me feel really insecure. As of right now I'm struggle to balance work & working out but I just keep falling off track & its making me feel more & more discouraged & disappointed in myself. P.s. sorry for my long rant that probably nobody even wants to know about 😅. Btw absolutely love the video Abby.
I wish I had known about the fitness-fatigue model when I started my fitness journey. I used to be so disappointed when I wasn’t sore the day after a workout. Thanks for sharing this, Abby! I appreciate your incorporation of evidence-based recommendations and love that you cite your sources. I wish all fitness youtubers did that!
For myself personally I find it easier to meal prep that way I only worry about what I will be eating for one day then I will meal prep for Monday-Friday which is my work week and then Saturday I just stick to my diet and Sunday is my cheat day. I struggle with a eating disorder so it helps me sometimes I don’t eat all my food which is okay I can only try my best, I’ve gone from thinking about food and being scared of certain foods 24/7 7 days a week to thinking about food for only one day and thinking of it when I eat I’ve improved a lot although I am still scared of a lot of foods cheese being the main one. I’ve over come a lot and your videos really do help thanks for coming to my ted talk
Yaaaaaasssss. 👏 This is what everyone who is entering into a healthy lifestyle needs to hear 👂 1. Be realistic with our goals 2. Enjoy the process every step of the way 3. Not get obsessive looking for that “perfect” results 4. Have a healthy relationship with foods
Thank you so much. My gym is still closed and I’m still trying to adjust working out at home. It is a mental and battling struggle. I am very hard on myself. Thank you for being so down to earth.
I've been struggling with working out at home right now. For me it was so much easier because all I had to force myself to do was get in the car. I always had my gym bag packed and once I was already there I didn't have to bargain with myself because I was already there so I might as well just work out. At home I have to convince myself to out on the workout clothes and move my rug and pick a workout video and then do another. I also much prefer weight training, which is just not totally possible right now.
I use to feel the same way that my husband was trying to keep me fat 🤣 by bring cookies, cake, icecream etc. In our home and I would give him a piece of my mind. Lol!! Well, I started following his workouts and food routine that included all those sweets just to see if it would work for me. Well, I'm 40 lbs lighter 🙂 with 50 more pounds to go. I don't eat the portion sizes he eats, but I have learned to eat smaller portions and he wasn't trying to sabotage my weightloss. Lol!! Sorry babe!
We’re currently doing a challenge at my company to move at least 30 minutes a day, it’s a competition between groups of individuals and all workouts are worth an equal amount. I’ve moved more these past 4 weeks than the entire rest of spring. Probably because I’m a competitive bastard. The made to move it challenge sounds great, is it possible to join later than June 1st? My company’s challenge finishes on June 15th.
Wow thank you. I haven't been feeling sore lately and I was wondering if I needed to up the intensity or workout longer. That makes me feel better though that I can still get results without being sore every time.
Awesome video Abby! I've been getting back into working out in the last few months. After struggling with overly obsessing over food, exercise etc in the past, I have been really trying to take a holistic and long term perspective. I love your outlook on health!
These videos are gold. Thank you for your effort and research! Your clear and concise delivery of science mixed in with personal experience is refreshing.
I'm VERY excited for this challenge, I'm basically at the point where I have the 20lb of stubborn fat to lose and I've been spinning my wheels and losing motivation off and on for the last year and a half. I feel like having everything scheduled will definitely help me to not let a major detail slip. Cheers and looking forward to participating and being part of the community (even though I don't facebook much since it sucks so much time I could be productive out of my day, I'll be lurking around anyway) XD
Thank you so much for these kinds of videos! I find that the ones titled "what you are doing wrong" I tend to watch cuz I Wana know what I'm doing wrong!? But I leave your videos feeling so much more encouraged than anything else. The actual content of course is a huge help but that feeling of "ok I can actually do this" is vital. And I always get that from you
Abby, I don't know if you read this book almost feels like you did, but everything you're referencing like small wins to build habits, willpower fatigue, are explained really well in Power of Habit. It's a very well written, scientific book that goes through a few case studies, and i think you would enjoy it quite a bit. Also, thank you for being you and everything you do. You have guided me through my fitness journey for the past three years and i appreciate all of your guidance. Thank you for it all.
If anyone's feeling attacked by peanut butter, I'll put a trigger warning on my pantry door. My preferred brand was sold out because apparently people want the good stuff during quarantine, so I ordered 4 large jars. According to Cronometer, I'm 10% peanut butter!
Had thé same thing for two weeks .. no peanut butter. Whats up with that. In Europe People don't eat this. Why do you People steal my peanut butter. You don't like it when times are normal.
Thanks a lot Abby, I really needed this video. I got back on track after a year and a half of no training at all, and two months ago I just restarted my fitness journey, so watching this video at this point was just perfect. Hugs from Colombia 🇨🇴 Big fan of you
Hey Abby, as a medical student I believe the intestinal absorption of macronutrients is also quite variable from individual to individual, and that could also explain why some people seem to eat their whole weight in food and not actually get fat (a lot of what they ingest ends up being excreted in the faeces). I happen to know a lot of people who are pretty sedentary and yet extremely skinny, so I don't think that's mostly due to the calories they burn as you say in the video (I hope I didn't misinterpret it 😅). However, it's important to emphasize that this is also not as good as it may seem, since these people have a lot more trouble getting the nutrients they need from food and also tend to have a poor diet since they don't get fat anyways.
Been watching your videos for years now but this is the first time I'm wanted to comment. I have the utmost respect for you as a woman. The dedication, the effort, the self-awareness, the mindfulness, the, Integrity that you uphold in a multifaceted way, nobody's perfect but I think you should feel really proud of yourself not just as an athlete's but as a woman and a human being. as I've watched your channel for so long now, it's apparent that you strive to be a better version of you than the day before in every aspect of your life and help others women and myself also strive For the same. You are a beautiful beacon of positivity in this community and I hope you choose to stay for a while. With love & appreciation❤
A really good tip is choose a couple of foods that you like, and stick to them, it just makes life so much easier and you don't have to worry much about what to eat blah blah.
The last one got to me... My family and my bf all believe I can achieve my goals of losing 10 kg and get into a healthy BMI (rn my BMI is around 28), but I often find myself not believing in myself. I need some tips on how to change my mindset, asap.
Whenever I start thinking I can't do something, for example, recently I've been writing two essays along with falling behind on schoolwork, I go for a walk and have a talk with my dad, and have a cup of tea. I've also recently realized that I'm in a better head space when my room is clean and devoid of distraction, and when I have a routine for going to bed and getting up in the morning. Especially in a time like this, having a routine has helped me feel more comfortable. The quality of my work has gotten much better, one of my teachers said that I had one of the best projects he's marked, and I felt giddy and ready to take on whatever other work I had. You can prove it to yourself that you can do it if you set small goals.
Quick question-oriented journaling helps my self esteem. It’s not a miracle but I am the most unmotivated when I feel bad about myself and everything seems to suck so realizing that things / me aren’t as bad as it seems helps me with believing in myself. ^^ There are books for this like the 5 minute journal or apps like grid diary but it can be easily done in your paper or digital calendar, on a piece of paper or just your mind. Examples of what I ask myself every morning: Name 3 things that make you happy, name three things you love about yourself. And in the evening: name three awesome things that happened today and three things that have you done today to get closer to your goals. Even on what looks like bad days I always can find something small, like how good breakfast tasted or the beautiful weather or the glass of water I drank instead of soda or how I love my eyes or even just the fingernail on my left pinky or my stomach because it digests my yummy food or my legs because they carried me around. For weight loss you could maybe ask yourself: name three reasons to eat healthy today or three reasons to move your body today or I am proud of myself because I did these three weight-loss related things or three things I‘m looking forward to when I reached my goal etc. Given that asking yourself a few questions takes like 3 minutes a day and you could even do it just inside your head if you feel lazy, it actually can do quite an impact in your mindset. It may take a while to find the right questions and words that work for you but just toss the ones out you don‘t like and don‘t try to overdo it with 10+ questions because at least my lazy mind will just avoid doing it altogether if it feels like a lot of work. :D
Your videos are so educational, I feel like I should have to pay for them. You kill it with citing recent research, illustrating it, and synthesizing it. Love you!
thank you SO much for making this challenge! Watching a video is not enough sometimes, having someone who knows what they're doing helps Immensely! Not to mention its free! I am so hyped for this month now😁
I came from the Chloe Ting challenge, after my roommate urged me into doing further research on proper fitness techniques. I really enjoy the science and in depth explanations on everything and I've signed up for the program! Already seeing results from body weight exercises but looking forward to proper form and further results!
All signed up and ready to go - couldn’t be a more perfect time. Having to stay home, gorgeous sun outside and I’m ready to make the most of this global opportunity for change.
The biggest mistake I made when I was starting out was doing the same routine throughout the whole month and not taking my cycle into consideration. Once I realised how much stronger I am after my period and how much more rest I need before it, my progress went through the roof. Rn I'm using Bellabeat app for my workout plans because they are actually designed based on my period and the goals I put in and I love them.
Love your videos. You truly have taken the time to do the research, and you do an amazing job explaining it so easily for everyone to understand. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video, Abby. I needed this so badly. I've put on so much weight this past year and I want to get healthy. I signed up for the free challenge and I can't wait!
Sometimes I'll put on my gym clothes, drink pre-workout and stand facing the mirror ready for a warm-up, see all the fat on my arms, my hip dips, and walk right out of the room to go eat to feel better. Then crawl into bed. 🤣
Also, people who care about you sometimes want you to be with them, they don't want you to eat a salad while they are eating pizza. Because they will feel guilty by eating "bad" food and you are not on their side. No shame no hate, but sometimes your friends or family are just your biggest distractions. But I agreed with Abby about we need to make any decisions by ourselves.
I just clicked this video because I'm just starting to get into the habit of moving again after a longer break, and when you told about your challenge, it just made my day =) I'm looking forward so much to start moving more again, and I hope it will get easier and feel safer, with your community to guide me. Thank you so much
Will you please please make a video about going back to the gym after a small break. I haven't had a hard workout since quarantine started and the gym is going to open soon. I know I shouldn't just jump right back in
I've jsut discovered your channel and I really like it!, I like that you show the research behind why those myths are false, I've just signed up for the challenge haha
The decisions that a Judges makes are life-changing to the person, I don't think it is comparable to making food decisions. A judge can take a person's liberty, sentence someone to death etc.
I would love to see you get a nutrition degree! You’re so good a teaching and I feel like you would really excel as a dietician or nutritionist with a focus in fitness!!
Honestly I think like she's saying over planning is just stress AND energy draining. Sometimes it's just easier to try being mindful and focusing on ur hunger sensor/stomach when u start to get hungry (not when ur starving) that's when u look throughout ur kitchen and make the best decision for what u can eat in that moment. I have anxiety and that sometimes helps so I don't start over thinking therefore over planning and get stressed about food which u really shouldnt get too stressed about. However idk how to work out and I dont really and ik I probably should. :/
Hey! Love your videos; was just curious where you find the studies your reference in your vids? I'd love to read some more of them, but don't really know where to go!
