Thank you so much for posting that quote, “if you don’t make time for your wellness you will be forced to make time for your illness.” That is so true and I posted it on my kitchen cabinet so that I can see it every day.
Your original “How I Lost 50 Pounds in 5 Months” video popped up on my feed mid October 2021. You inspired me to give WW a try - I’m now 45 pounds lighter & still going! Every time I watch your videos, I get reinspired and remotivated! So thank you!
Congratulations!!! I just joined WW 2 days ago. Is it really as straightforward as tracking anything you eat and staying within your daily/weekly points (I’m sure exercise helps but my question is more regarding the tracking/eating points alone). I’m excited but nervous I’m missing something.
Look into Gin Stephens book fast feast repeat its mind blowing and I had no idea the health benefits of intermittent fasting or how it worked in the body you can not only lose but sustain the weight loss and have treats now and then.
@@lmdidio No it’s seriously that simple!!! I was never able to stick to calorie counting, but I can stick to the WW points! You get your daily point allowance, as well as a weekly amount that you can also use however you please. And exercise adds points to your weekly budget!
I just recently subscribed. I lost 111 lb in 2 years on WW. I still had another 25lb I wanted to lose, but over the last year I gained 20 back. So with this new year I recommitted to WW and I'm adding some walking and light weight training in. Your channel is very practical and encouraging. Thanks!
Losing 70 + lbs is no small feat. So absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing your journey. It is really motivating to hear other people's successes and how they made it work for them. You're amazing! Side note - I LOVE your gorgeous hair! 💜 Purple is my favorite color. That shade looks so good on you.
You have re-inspired me! I was on weight watchers the last coupl of years and had lost 55 pounds and was so proud of myself. I've only gone up by 15 pounds, but I'm getting out of my routines, and your video has encouraged me to go back to the basics and restart my healthy wellness journey. Thank you! 😊
I just got a brochure from WW in the mail, guess who was in it!? A picture of you and the quote on the bottom read "WW Member Nikki M -72 lb." Yay you go Nikki!!!🎉🎈🎁 You look like a model for athletic apparel. What an inspiration.😊 Thank you for all you do. Have a great 2023.🎉
Something you mention here that I think is super important, you downloaded the app and started the same day! So many people (myself included) make a plan but then say "I'll start tomorrow" and then keep pushing it off. Start today y'all, you won't regret it!! Love your content, Nikki. I've lost 45 lbs in the last year and even though I'm not on WW your channel has been so helpful. Happy New Year!
im turning 60 in april so I'm encouraged that you lost 50 lbs in 5 months!! I've been on WW and had lost 30 but gained 10 when i lost my dog in October.
Your story has hit home so hard for me. I too started to experience some scary health stuff, tingly in my fingers and toes, my heart would pound and I just felt like crap after eating these greasy meals, my back hurt so bad, I developed planters factitious, and I hated the fact that I was out of breath by doing simple tasks. I too would make a plan how I was going to "change" my lifestyle and then the next day would lose all motivation and just go back to my old habits. It was a horrible cycle that I was putting myself through. My main motivation is that I'm getting married next year and want to look back at my photos and be happy with how I looked and also to just be healthy too. I started WW 3 months ago along with doing kettlebell workouts at least 3x a week and I've lost 21 pounds so far. I love the program and what it is all teaching me. It was SO eye opening scanning old meals or foods I used to eat in a day. No wonder I was fat. I'm feeling SO much healthier physically and mentally today than I have in years. I can't wait to look hot on my wedding day lol
I am by no means overweight, but I find myself unable to lose the 10lbs gained (due to lack of exercise and poor snacking) during the 2 year covid lockdowns. Your advice on consistency and non-shaming, no self hatred is incredibly inspiring and your hard work shows! My main issue has been binge eating out of boredom since the lockdowns and I can't wait to scrounge your videos with inspiring recipes to keep me fuller longer! Looking forward to your future books!
Try doing deep breathing exercises daily to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Inhaling (through the nose) for 4-5 seconds keeping shoulders still. Exhale through the mouth for 6-8 seconds. Do this twice daily for ten minutes. Aside from that, try long walks, bike, or swim but don't push. There should be no huffing or puffing. The Air should be your fuel in a true aerobic activity according to my diet doctor who is here on YT. Dr. Sten Ekberg. Check him out for a thousand more tips and full lessons.
You are compassionate about this journey it contagious. 🥰 I’ve been doing Healthi for almost 4 weeks now. Im tracking more consistently now than I think I ever have.
Ok, I was looking in my memories on FB and I had posted a couple years back "If you don't make time for your wellness you will be forced to make time for your illness" and it struck me again as I'm still struggling with weight ( I am on ww again) and then I watched this video and you said the exact same quote. I was like, Ok, God, I get it. :) THank you for all you do! I needed that reminder AND that push from you saying that quote also to keep trying and keep going. Thank you for that! You always inspire me, Nikki!
Thank you for sharing your story Nikki. I can relate so much. January 1 I recommitted to my health and fitness journey. My starting weight in 2019 was 210 pounds and then over the course of 2 years I went down to 175 pounds. Now I’m 185 but my goal is to get down to 165. 💪🏻
When you were talking about how you were before you started, that hit home. I relate to almost every single bit of it. The binge eating, the guilt, the hopelessness. I’m currently pre diabetic and I am trying to hard to get away from that. Your videos are so helpful for recipes, snacks, tips, etc. Thank you for sharing your journey! It really is inspiring and motivating
I was diagnosed with Binge eating disorder in november at the same time i was confirmed to be on the autism spectrum. Ive struggled with this disorder probs since childhood. I love the idea of sharing my story online as well as a way to recover. Today is day one im going to post to tik tok my day to day with the disorder.
I appreciate how you are willing be courageous and share so authentically about your journey! From a point you were hiding your pics to sharing them online, that's a huge transformation I think! Thank you so much for sharing that update. As usual it's truly inspiring.
You are totally motivating me! I do WW but after a few weeks I get too lazy to track points. I now want to set that as my goal. That was a fantastic idea! Thank you!!
You see really down to earth and realistic. I appreciate your applicable suggestions (hidding photos in hidden album, trying multiple outfits on to take progress pics in, etc)
Hey Nikki! I just started watching a lot of your blogs and you are very motivating. I've had trouble with my weight my whole life. I am now 67 and have a bad knee problem which keeps me really inactive. I love WW and I'm getting back on it (for about a week now). I plan on watching your show a lot! Thank you for sharing your journey!
I'm a lot like you! I'm also 67. In 2017 I had both of my knees replaced and since then my exercise level has dropped drastically because my knees still bother me if I walk too much. Before I walked marathons, but after the surgeries I could barely walk 2 mi and gained 40 lb. Last March I decided I really couldn't stand it anymore and went on a very strict diet. I dropped fifty pounds but before Christmas I just needed a break. I've gained back 10 lb and I'm really worried, so I may try WW online. I still love walking, but I don't think I can do enough of it at a decent enough Pace to actually affect weight loss. I may have to join a gym -- yikes! Good luck to you! Some of my younger friends think I am at an age where I shouldn't care anymore but I don't want to be old and sick, but especially I don't want to have diabetes.
Signed up for WW today. I tried it years ago (okay, decades but who's counting?) and it always worked for me but fell off the wagon for a long time and ignored my health to my peril. That quote is so true, "If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness." I know it's true because I lived it. I don't wish that for anyone. I've been using MyFitnessPal then MyNetDiary after MFP put their scan feature behind a paywall and was having success but I've gotten stagnant in the last few months. Decided to give WW a go, online only. I'm excited to get started and lose the rest of this weight. Lost 45 lbs on my own with the free apps, need a little help to get the last 15 gone. Thank you so much for the inspiration, Nikki! You are a gem!
You're such an inspiration. I'm in my second week, and I'm going to watch one of your videos every day to keep me motivated an educate me on different tricks and products for WW.
Love how honest you are. Thanks for always providing such great videos. You are an inspiration. I've lost 40 pounds on WW... 10 more to go for my goal!!!
Your story is so inspiring. Nikki, you worked really hard to change your way of life to be healthier, and you have been so successful. Your journey shows that when you really set your mind to something, you can achieve it.
So great that you have become that inspiring person! Im about 35 years older than you, but funny enough i really did relate to the very first video i saw of yours. And this video brought it even more home. The acid reflux, the sugar, the out of breath going up the stairs... i love the reward attitude, and the non weight goal method. Your bowl recipes are one of the videos i just saw and loved it. Joined 3 days ago, and feeling great to be being accountable, and making healthy choices. I love the new changes to this program. Thank you for sharing.
This video is so helpful !! Not just for first timers but for people like me who have started and stopped a diet about 30 times. You gave some great tips and advice. Thank you so much for sharing your story and day to day life with us. Sometimes I feel like I’m never going to succeed at weight loss but videos like this really make me believe I can do it.
GOOD. FOR. YOU! I'm ALSO a skater! I actually taught competitive artistic rollerskating (and some rollerblading) for about 15 years! You have motivated me to get back in the saddle! I eat a healthy Ketogenic/Carnivore diet and feel A. MAZING. Thank you, young lady! May God bless you and your husband's health journey!💜✝️💜
I’m thinking about doing WW again. I had success many, many yrs ago but life, kids, Covid a crazy work schedule and getting older (menopause) got me having to lose 25-30 lbs now. I just found your channel and you have got me excited to restart WW. Can I also say I love your nail color and you have gorgeous skin also! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. You got a new subscriber 💪🥰
Prepping ingredients might just be a game changer! I don't like meal prepping so I'm definitely going to try this! Thank you for the ideas and the videos! 🥰🍱
I have been struggling with binge eating. It's caused me to have diabetes and high blood pressure. I pressed your video because I have the same body. And I'm trying to lose weight. That's the only thing that can help me right now.
Thank's for the inspiration. I'm 62 and looking to do WW to help me lose the healthy way. You are just a delight. You have me excited to give WW a try. Your helpful hints for a no guilt, but consistent weight loss are motivating. Thank's for sharing your experience.
I’ve lost 55 lbs in 3 months so far simply by changing my diet. The first 40 came off by quitting soda and drinking water. Thats it. The rest has been from diet change. I didn’t need weight watchers or any program, but if it works for someone by all means do what you need. I’ve lived very healthy before and knew what I needed to do. I eat mostly a vegan style diet with a little Mediterranean and avoid inflammatory or night shade foods. I eat fish and seafood and the occasional bbq chicken bites i spread over my salads. Usually 4-5 pieces cut up to appear as more. My main meal every day is a salad bowl. Breakfast is yogurt, fruit, or oatmeal. Dinner is simply a salmon patty or veggie patty and if I’m still hungry I have fruit or yogurt or even a bottle of kefir. Lunch is the one meal I eat my biggest meal. The rest is all snacking fruits and nuts for a total of 5 meals a day usually I try to keep to 1/2-3/4 cup per meal except lunch which is a store bought prepared Fresh salad bowl. Usually delivered by amazon. It costs me about $200 a month to eat healthy. I sleep better and feel better. I’m now in my golden years and I knew if I didn’t take care of me I wouldn’t make it past 55.
Nikki, your attitude is so awesome! I love the focus you have put into wellness (body, mind and spirit) the way you haven taken such a healthy approach is an inspiration to me and is really helping me to shift my focus. You've become my absolute favorite wellness vlogger and I love this channel. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into this for others, and everything you share!!! I hope you continue sharing with us for a long time.
All amazing advice. I lost weight with Weight watcher too with no exercise at first. There is really no trick, I had to reverse all thw crap I was eating and no more Starbucks sweet drinks. Comparing how we use to eat and then choosing to treat yourself better is the key. One day at a time ladies! (and guys too)
Yes, it was very helpful. I like many of your vlogs, but we all need pep talks, and this was what I got out. I have only been on ww for a month, but as of this morning, have lost 12.4 lbs. you gave me the courage. Thank you.
You're story has so many similarities to my own story.. From the work work work, eating out because it was more convenient, now making similar more healthy and cheaper versions, making myself a priority now , im down about 8 lbs, I have 50 or so to go. Thank you for sharing how to hide the pics. I too have planned to take a pic in several different outfits, but I'm afraid of people seeing them ! Now I know I can hide them for my viewing only until I'm ready to share. I won't be doing WW. I'm doing a combination of keto, Atkins and Carnivor and I walk up hills around my work and starting beachbody dvds tomorrow which I had great results 5 years ago. I know I caN do it also !! I discovered I had hypothyroidism so hoping this will be the last time of getting it off it keeping it off with the meds! Congrats !
You are so inspiring. Thank you for all that you do. I feel like I’ve been watching your videos for 6 months or so now. I’ve been really trying to be consistent with eating better, drinking water, and trying to get some type of movement in. Also working on my mental health a lot. Hoping this year something sticks and I can start to feel better about myself. I wish my bf would commit to a weight loss plan like WW. I’ve been doing so much research on it and really want to just give it a shot. Just not sure I can stick to it without him doing it too. ❤ thanks again for all the info on WW. You have amazing tips and seem so relatable
I really loved hearing your backstory because it’s something I can relate to a lot, especially binge eating. Im inspired by your story and journey, this video pushes me to be more consistent with reaching my goal!
Hey Nikki thank you so much for your video. I have watch you for awhile now and I really enjoy your videos. I started ww again last year for the 100th time and I actually lost 18 pounds and felt really great BUT I got complacent and way to comfortable and yes I gained most of it all back. Because it is a new year I decided to start all over again but this time I would approach it a little differently . I didn't give myself enough credit or value those 18 pounds that I lost. It was a big deal but I just took it for granted and then my weight loss journey ended and I was back to square one. I am realizing just how much my mental state everyday is my biggest challenge . I know now that I don't need to be perfect just consistent. I get lazy with tracking and trying to come up with new ideas for food can be hard but here i go again. I like you am doing this for my overall health this time instead of a vanity issue. Yes I want to look better and wear all the clothes in my closet that no longer fit but more than that I want to be healthy and feel better in my own body. I am 59 and in ok health meaning no meds and somewhat active , but for the first time I feel like if I don't take control of my body it will take control of me and not in a good way. I have been taking supplements 1st phorm I highly recommend this company they are great. I also take their reds and opti-greens , and magnesium . I am drinking a ton of water and I find this really helps my bones and joints feel better. Ok that's enough for now . Thank you again and i will be looking at your bowl videos for new ideas for food. Btw I loved the pics of you guys on the ww website!!! You go girl!!! That is really a great accomplishment and I see great things ahead for you!
Thanks for the tips. I lost 60 lbs when I was 17 but have gained it all back +20 lbs extra due to working + studying (not having time to work out, eat right or even sleep more than 4 hours). Now that I've graduated and only work, I've been trying to lose the weight again for 2 months now and nothing is happening so it is really hard to stay motivated but your video really happened.
Light bulb moment! Whenever I hear "food prep", I think of chopping raw carrots, broccoli etc, but I looove the idea of actually cooking the veg into a mix you can use a bunch of ways!! Don't know why, but that seems like such a game changer!! Thanks!! 👍💕👍💕
Solid realistic tips! Love it! I also love that you're tall! I am also a tall gal over 6ft and it's nice to hear tips from someone with similar body comp and previous work out experience! I look forward to putting these to use :)
Thanks for your content Nikki. Your tips/reviews helped me a bunch to find healthier alternatives/get in a groove with the program. I’m 4 months in and 45 lbs down
Congrats on your success losing weight. I am only 5'2" and was always thin or a healthy weight at around 100 or 115 lbs until I was diagnosed with MS in 2009, had an IV steroid treatment , was allergic and in bed for 3 months sick and gained 50 lbs. I lost it all on WW over 2 yrs time and I was back down to 115 and kept it off until recently and gained 8 lbs so I have to loose it now which is challenging for me since I can only walk about 1/4 miles, if at all some days. Recently I had a relapse which caused more disability in my legs. I can lose it using diet only. I keep my diet simple and use common sense. I try to avoid all fat and only eat low fat or 0 fat items, no sugar, and low carbs. I Really just eat healthy eating fruits and veggies, very small portions of meat only once a day as I need the protein. I don't eat until lunch time, don't snack & only have a piece of meat and a veg for dinner. I don't drink water but drink tea. I drink a 10 oz cup of coffee and a 12 oz of tea. I don't sleep well if I drink or eat anything after 6 PM because getting up to pee disturbs sleep. Drinking too much water just flushes all the vitamins out of your body so can cause vitamin deficiencies which the people who are obsessed with drinking a lot of water tend to not realize that they may have. The bottled water people started this whole craze of drinking a ton of water.
I have loved watching your journey and everything you share is so incredibly helpful! Congratulations to you and Adam for living a healthy lifestyle and inspiring so many!
Thanks Nikki! I especially appreciate your focus on consistency, nutrition and maintenance. Such potent medicine! I'm so thankful for everything you've shared with us along your path. You've helped me more than you know!!
Thank you for all your awesome advice. I love that quote, and will use it as a reminder to take care of myself now before I’m forced to care of my illness later.
Thank you so much for putting into words and sharing your experience so many can relate to. This has been so helpful for me. Good luck on your continued success!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I relate on so many levels with you, which is why I always watch you. I'm hoping with the new year I stay consistent. Life comes into play and I always fall off. This year I'm just doing things step by step. Thank you again! ♥️🤘
You are amazing !! Congratulations for your way! (Sorry if my english is not very correct… i’m fench… promize i work a lot for speaking better 😊) Is there someone ever tell you how much you look likes to the actress Andrea Parker when she was younger? 🤩 All my best wishes for 2023! 🎉
Great video and good to hear you lost that much weight. I personally lost 66 lbs (30 kg) in 8 months without losing any muscle and strength. I followed a high fat, low carb diet and this worked extremely well for me. Losing fat and keeping it of is incredibly easy if you know what you’re doing 🙂
@@staceypierre8887 Hey Stacey, my protein intake was high. I was eating around 240 grams of protein per day, which was 1.5x my body weight in pounds (154 lbs). I was also trying not to lose muscle and strength during my weight loss, so it is important that protein is high and should be between 1.2x - 1.5x your body weight in pounds. “High fat” doesn’t literally mean that you have to eat a lot of fats, but it means that the majority of your daily calories are from fats.
Thank you, Nikki. I've watched you off & on since the beginning of your channel. I love your copycat recipes & when you try new products. I also enjoy your " What I Eat in a Day" videos.
Just found your videos, I started Weight Watchers this year and I'm looking forward to the results. I managed to lose about 15 lbs on my own last year but it was a rollercoaster. I still have about 65 lbs to go to my goal weight.
Congratulations on all your success! I absolutely love WW! I’ve found similar success too. So far I’ve lost 137 lbs on WW. I’ve lost 117 of those pounds since February 2022! I tell everyone I can, just give WW a try because it truly does work. Keep up the great work with your maintenance!❤️
Loved this video! Thanks for sharing I started on WW again since they switched from personal points. My goal is to track this whole month and make it a habit of tracking! My reward for tracking is going to be a new set of earrings!
Thank you. This is such a great video, so inspiring, so real. You mentioned every aspect of weight loss journey and said everything that is important for everyone to know and adopt. With all this info success is guaranteed 😊
I had the opposite experience! Weight watchers I’ve tried a few times and it started feeling way too restrictive to me so I switched to calorie counting. Something works differently for everyone!
So, I gained 50 lbs in about a 2 year period. It was really just the result of getting into a healthy relationship I think. I haven't found myself able to lose weight for over a year but at the beginning of the year, I started sleeping better, taking some probiotics to help with the gut problems, and drinking 40 oz of water atleast a day (working myself up to 64oz would be a goal) and I've been doing the ACV gummies. I also have limited my fast food so much, even if my diet at home hasn't changed. I have already lost 4.5 lbs by doing just those things. I am going to start WW but I have struggled with being successful at in the past. Watching your video really helped because I realize I try to make all the changes at once and it overwhelms me, making me give up.
Nikki, I love hearing all your tips… it is very motivating! I am a life-timer ( unfortunately 3 times)on WW and maintenance is the hardest I felt. You should be very proud of yourself for being able to live your life while keeping the weight off!! You are amazing and look how many people you help through sharing your journey!! I can’t wait for your cookbook💕
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I love the quote. I actually came across it on Instagram last year. I enjoyed the video so much I signed up to give it a try.
