How I transformed my body over 50 - mistakes I made for weight loss over 40 

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I'm a guy who works out a lot -- this lady is giving information/insights that took me a few years to learn -- she is basically summarizing the whole science of bodybuilding (she even covers the importance of mindset!) -- and so on point! Fantastic video! *Liked, Subscribed, and Loved!* -- from USA

This video is like gold. 1. Eat for energy before strength training 2. Reps of 8-12 of heavy weights 3 - 10 sets. 30min per session 3. Enough calories Stopped IF and eating protein after strength training to build more muscle. 35% protein 35% carbs 35% fat. More consistent in higher calories and clean eating. Cut back on cardio and had strength training 4-5 times a day. Get the mindset right. Consistency over time is the key.

As a former personal trainer for NATO and body builder, I can share that for me to build muscle fast I went as heavy as I could and did 3 to 6 reps at 3 sets. I built muscle fast and lost fat fast!! I ate healthy before and after my workouts and I lost unwanted weight!! I ate a ton of WHOLE EGGS!! I still workout the same and I am 50 yrs young. I do not look my age!!

Fantastic advice. Clear, concise, to the point. I love that you didn’t chit chat for 20 minutes and just laid down the info. We need more of this!

I'm only 35 but lost a lot of muscles over the years from working a desk job. I was eating 1600 calories and walking and still weighed over 200 lbs... For years! My metabolism was completely at a standstill. Only a couple weeks of weight training and I'm already seeing results it honestly makes me want to cry

I'm a 45 woman and you don't have an idea what a blessing and gift it is to watch this video. This week I just went back to my strength training because I felt like I was going nowhere but your words inspired me to keep towards my goal! I feel amazing and I won't stop again. Thank you!

This was so encouraging. After letting myself go to care for my mother in her final years and months, I have begun my weight loss and muscle tone journey at age 51. It's time to care for myself again. I have struggled with eating and body image issues my entire life.

Yessss!!! As a 41-year-young fitness trainer, I 100% support this message! What a refreshing video to see amongst the multiple 20-something influencers that share advice that only works for other 20-something’s. Our bodies, our hormones, and our needs are different. It doesn’t mean we can’t achieve our goals! It means we have to work smarter and differently. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your insight and journey. By the way-you have the most adorable voice!

I dont know why I'm balling my eyes out while this lady is talking. Her words "I'm worthy of this" pierced my heart and struck a chord. I give up so easily and I never think I'm worth it. She is an Ernstein and inspiration to me. I'm 43 and just had a baby and feel like I cant handle a workday. Well thank you , if you see this you turned a switch on in 1 person today and I'm going to get up and start. I can do it.

THANK YOU!! Someone I can identify with in age, mistakes I’m making and frustrations I’m feeling about training results. Absolutely refreshing to see someone who isn’t in their 20’s looking fierce!!!🥳

I wasn't getting anywhere with IF and HIIT. Thank you for bringing us back to reality: you want to be lean, you want muscle? You got to eat and put the running sneakers away. Thanks Melissa.

“I am worthy of this achievement, and I am achieving it right now”. WOW powerful ❤

Excellent advise- I lost 90 lbs 3 years ago, strength training changed my life. I’m 54 today, never looked, felt better.

Not only did i find this helpful. But life changing. Thank you and. I will see you on top. Just give me a minute. I will get there. Peace be with you , sis !

She’s amazing. Every word. Authentic. Not pushing a message. Just true experience

I am 64 and just starting my transformation journey. I am excited and so grateful that I stumbled across you!!! I want to be strong and fit. I have no idea why I want this now, but I am going to definitely go with the flow and go for it! Again, many thanks! I’ll be watching your videos!!! ❤

I’ll be 49 next month, obese, health issues and I’m ready to change my lifestyle and truly LIVE! I appreciate this video and took from this video CONSISTENCY is key!

Why can’t all fitness vids be this way, no rubbish just simple clear advice. What a star you are xxx

This was so helpful!! I need to watch this multiple times! I’m 45 and I know I can get where I want to be. But, my body..metabolism and etc has changed since I started menopause!! I’m so blessed to have found you here! I’ll be watching everything you for going forward!!

Omg I'm doing exactly that! I'm 57 yo with a lot of body fat! Intermittent fasting and eating low carbs. I'm getting 1300 calories/day. I lost 25 lbs but not in the midsection. I will definitely make the necessary changes!! Thank you so much!

I did exactly this. More food, less sport. Lost finally my belly fat and 5kg in 2 months. I am 40 and started with 70kg, goal is 60. I did 10 years intemittent fasting with no results, always hungry and binge eating. This woman knows exactly what shes talking about!! So good luck to everyone with your journey. If you adapt just 2, 3 things, it becoms very easy

Once again to the point! So much enjoy your videos they inspire me to keep pressing on. I started my work out journey at 52, 2 years later I am starting to see progress. Lost fat on Keto did that for about 5 months but I tell you, the change in my body started when I incorporated carbs and protein! Wow ! It's exactly like you said. Today I eat a normal meal of fats, protein and carbs with heavy lifting. What a difference; I continue to loose body fat while gaining muscle. Every month or so I find myself going down a dress size. 2019 I was a size 14 almost 16 us size when I started weighing 175lbs, today I am a size 8 us size, and weigh 150! I cannot believe I could weigh so much on the scale but actually in reality my body is in recomo mode. I no longer weigh myself instead I gauge my progress by how many inches I lost on my waste-line. 2 years ago had 33 inches today down to 28 inches and counting. God bless you and look forward to your next videos.

Thank you, Melissa! I am 55 and mother of two grown-ups. I am a dancetrainer and psychophysic consulter and mental health Trainer. I never had belly fat in my life until the menopause. I began to eat keto and intermittent fasting, but it didn't reduce the belly fat. Instead it happened what you talk about. I craved for binge...... Your videos are so important for me! I started with strength training and eat the right food and here we go! Thank you! Thank you! I will be consistent over time. I see results. You stopped my Frustration! You have the right plan for women at my age!!

Thank you! I'm 53 soon to be 54 and I feel like I was just given the best birthday gift I ever had in the last 20. I will be following you.

So glad I found your channel. I will be 47 next Friday and really want to start taking better care of myself. Your channel is super motivational.

I can't believe I stumbled across this gem! So inspiring... I've been looking for someone like this, someone who knows what it's like to be in a 50+ body. I've been so lost, so much information out there but not knowing who is right. This woman doesn't even look 50 which tells me she knows what she is talking about. I'm subscribed to her channel and I intend to implement all she said...because "I am worthy, and I deserve this transformation". Thank you for helping us 50+ women.

I completely agree, I am 64 and on fitness for five years now. I started for health reason. Anxiety, inflammation etc. The last fall was my knees bleeding and I didn’t know is going to happen. It’s a wAke up call. Now I’m so happy with the result , the bonus is my physique, loose lot of fat, build muscle and much stronger than in my forty’s. Good choice of food, self discipline, consistency , dedication and mind set is the strategy I used. 65 soon and loving the surprise I’m getting from my body. I healed naturally through the process.

This is the best weightlifting advice for women I have found on the web, seriously 💗 You discuss all the aspects necessary, not just the technical stuff and that’s what sets you apart from other RU-vidrs. Thanks SO much!

WOW...just. wow. I turned 50 last month, I'm near 190 lbs and I've had a lifetime battle with yo-yo dieting. I was doing Keto this year and dropped 35 lbs but after hearing this, I realized that I was focused on the wrong things - like calorie restriction and cardio. I am inspired, and I have great mental focus, so I am going to shift that to more protein intake, and weight training. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. You are fabulous and I'm going to be fabulous right along with you!

I’m so glad God brought me here right on time. Nearly everything Melissa says is the wrong thing to do is what I’ve been doing. Intermittent fasting, more cardio and I am just becoming seriously interested in strength training as a woman over 50. This was exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you! I am so motivated and encouraged!

So glad I found your video. Ernestine Shepherd is my idol as well. She has kept me on a steady course of healthy living, day in and day out. I stopped listening to all those people who told me to just accept that my weight will automatically increase as I age, that it was inevitable. At 62 I am fitter than ever and more and more interested in the long run. Thank you for all your work!

Thank you so much for this valuable advice. I’m in my 40s and had been trying to get back in shape doing what I did in my 20s. I was doing IF and tons of cardio - basically everything you mentioned you were doing wrong I was doing. I finally started losing weight when I listened to my husband who recommended weightlifting. The pounds keep coming off and what I enjoy most is the feeling of strength. I can lift heavier things and it makes me feel great! Please take her advice to heart. It works!!! Best wishes to all in their fitness journey! Greetings from California 💪

Hey sis, I’m 32 (postpartum) and let me tell you that these tips work for my age group as well!! You look fabulous!

I am a nearly 45 year old woman who hasn't done any continuous exercise in about 10 years. Now everytime I start I always give up because I don't think that my body can do what it used to be able do. You have given me the motivation to just follow the process and not get fixated on the end result. Thanks. A definite subscription from me. Keep up the great work.

Thank you for sharing. I’m 46 & have tried so many variations of exercise and eating “right” that hasn’t worked. I know our bodies change as we get older & no one is really talking about that. ❤

Wow!! I’m doing totally opposite of what I’m supposed to do. Light weights, 4 sets of 25, 20-30 minutes cardio and I’ve only lost 10lbs. Oh yes and I was doing intermittent fasting. Thank you for this video. I’ll be changing up my whole routine 🙏🏾💜🤩

Im a personal trainer her in nyc! this is one of the best vids I have ever seen on what it truly takes! I agree with it all this is NOT TEMPORARY...A DIET ....A THING AFTER CHRISTMAS LOL THIS IS A LIFESTYLE!! Thanks so much beautiful! Chris rocco nyc

I am glad I found your channel this evening. I am working out with a young male trainer who only wanted to do HIIT (I've been with him since July) and am getting very discouraged. A couple of weeks ago I asked him why we never did weight training and he said that he didn't know that was what I preferred but I asked him why he didn't start with that. He thought this would be more effective. I hate HIIT and he wanted me to get there earlier than our appointment to do 20 minutes of cardio beforehand. I can't wait until I have used up my sessions with him, I am going to follow your plan as I will be 53 in January and I would love to lose 15 pounds by then. I never see any females in my age range at the gym in the free weight area so I always feel like I don't belong over there because I am still fat. There are usually a lot of teenage boys at the gym when I am there. Sorry so long but I was so excited when I saw your channel! I am looking forward to learning from you and making changes to my life!!!!

OMG!!! This is literally going to change my life. I've decided to do a whole lifestyle change and got really serious about 3 weeks ago. I turned 50 and started menopause eight months ago. I gradually put on 25 lbs during this short period of time. First I would diet, get no results, binge, then repeat over and over till 25 lbs later. Well for the past 3 weeks, I have been eating strictly clean, no cheat days, strength training 2X a day (1 hour each time) once in the morning and once in the evening and 1 gallon of water and I got VERY limited results. I know it hasn't been long but the baby steps is very discouraging considering all the changes I made, but it sounds like I was making some of your same mistakes i.e weight lifting on an empty stomach due to intermittent fasting, calorie restriction, and not enough protein. I was feeling guilty about the brown rice and oatmeal I was eating for my carbs and was about to cut that out until I watched your video. Thank God because I really enjoyed my carbs. All this is to say is that I'm grateful I found your channel and I subscribed.

Yes Ernestine Shepard is very inspirational. I love her story. I also love that she has gym sessions for women over 40. Thank you for sharing your journey.

I am inspired! At age 66 I have suffered post menopausal weight gain. I don't even recognise my own body anymore. 5 months ago I embarked on a weight loss diet and unstructured exercise regime. I am fitter and gave lost a little, but this video has inspired me to prioritise muscle building over cardio and not treat food as the enemy. It must be just organised. Thank you for the motivation.

Amazing. I'm a PT & I must say, ma'am, if everyone over 40 train as hard as you do I'm gonna be out of biz soon cause no one's gonna have joint pain no more🤣

Thank you. I’m almost 50, and I’ve been working out for 5 weeks, and I was feeling discouraged. Thank you for inspiring me to stay-the-course!!! You are amazing!

I love this so much. I have been no carb for eons and all about that cardio and couldn't understand why I couldn't drop weight until I started strength training and threw my no carbs allowed mindset in the trash. I've only been doing it consistently for the past five months but it's ridiculous how well it works. You look so stunning and I will now be watching everything you post as it all makes so much more sense than what we as women are told to do. ❤️👌

I'm 60 and I was looking in the mirror THIS MORNING thinking...we need to get in shape. You look fantastic btw.

Hi Melissa! Just happened upon your channel getting info on reconfiguring my body. I’m like you were 55, 130lbs eating healthy, but doing cardio, not strength training and wondering why I can’t loose my menopause fat belly! Because of your videos and inspiration, I’m starting weight training and increasing protein (and healthy fats which I avoided for years, because “fat is bad” - wish I learned that was a lie years ago!! I just wanted to say Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! P.S. Ernestine is an incredible role model! She is an inspiration!! And going strong at that!! 💪💪🏾💪🏼💪🏿💪🏻

Thank you so much for this information. I'm over 50. I will definitely get out that unproductive habit of intermittent fasting and too much cardio. I just within the last month started doing weight training. Now that I know the culprits and I can do better with body transformation along with my mindset. God is faithful❤

I'm 31 but my body is much older so I love this mindset. I've been working on finding something that truly works for me and I think the things you mentioned are key. Thank you!

I turned 60 this year and this was very motivating as well as inspiring. I have been working out with little results and now I know what I have been doing wrong. I just subscribed to your channel.

I’m 34, and I struggle eating enough calories and I still struggle with body fat. You are inspiring me to work this into my life. Looking forward to watching more videos!

48 and facing the struggle, confusion, frustration....this video is a blessing as it clarifies what I have been going through last 2 years. Thank you so much!

I'm only in my thirties, but I definitely fill the difference with my younger decade. Thank you for such amazing and informational video!

Thanks so much! I’m 42 and def have learned that doing what worked in my 20’s doesn’t work anymore. I got a plateau And recently got some advice from a friend of mine that’s a trainer. I was working out too much and stressing my body out. Now I’m doing HIIT training 3 times a week with heavy lifting. Knowing that too much cardio counteracts the effects of the weight lifting it’s really helpful.

I'm 49 and used to be very fit in my 20s and 30s...now I have been trying to get back into shape and haven't lost a thing in 3 weeks...it turns out, I have been doing everything wrong apparently! So happy I found your channel!!

Hi Melissa!!! I’m 39, and was put into surgical menopause in October of 2021. I’m a workout junkie, and watching this video has helped me realize what I’ve been doing wrong! Subscribed and liked!!!! You look amazing and you’ve gave me the inspiration I need to change not only my body, but my life. Thank you so much!!!! ❤️

I was 236. I used to hike and go for walks or do zumba. Never lost weight. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis reumatoid. Only one month and a half ago l hired a personal trainer. Im on a high protein low carb meal plan. I train 5 days a week and do 40 minute cardio. I ve lost 16 pound so far. Im loving it. My energy levels are great. I was always on so much pain due to my health conditions, l pray to God to give me energi to carry out my daily activities the next day. Im amazed, with my new lifestyle. The pain is gone by like 80% l stop taking the meds 2 weeks ago and feel alive. I never thought a girl trainer who is a bodyscultor would save my life and be my angel in disguise. She has given me so much support. Thank you for this video. I hope everyone watching this video gets motivaded to mske weighttraining and eating healthy a lifestyle

You helped me so much. I am soon to be 51 and lifting weights for 2 years with almost nothing to show for it. I was so discouraged today and ready to stop. I see I’m not eating right nor lifting enough. I’ve been low carb and now scared to eat them and put weight back on. 😑 I’ll give this a try and binge watch your videos. THANK YOU!!!!!!❤️

Hi Melissa, this is the second time I've heard somebody say I eat too little. I do intermittent fasting every single day, I workout, do HIIT training & weights but I'm losing ZERO weight 😭. What you're saying makes so much sense.

So glad I found this channel! Just turned 50 and started working out again … haven’t worked out since my mid 30’s. And she’s 100% correct when she says what works for you when you’re younger , Doesn’t work for women over 50…. I never in a million years would have thought strength training would be something I would do… and here I am 22 lbs down after 8 weeks. And I absolutely love strength training.

Thank you. I just turned 43-haven’t started menopause but I want to start this program now. ♥️💪🏾

Turned 40 this year! Timing of seeing this is perfect … and I got an interesting reality check with this video . I did resort to cardio , I did intermittent fasting as what I understood you get more energy and clear mind , I also binged on those things I liked 1-2 times a week… stress eating is def a factor…, and major lack of consistency didn’t help…. Thanks for this… just subscribed!

This was definitely needed! I am an 80% cardio girl and a 20% strength training! You have really informed me on the importance of strength training while being over 50! Loved to hear Ernestine Shephard is your role model! She absolutely embodies everything I want to be at her age! Thank you for thus valuable info! I will definitely incorporate much of your info into my daily regimen!

This is truly a miracle that I'm here. I'm 65 and have severe osteoarthritis, muscle weakness atrophy and injury to my bursa. My recovery is taking over 20 years. Feeling like it's almost over, until I felt there's got to be a cure. Thank you so very much. In my youth weight training and clean eating was my medicine. You've saved my life, to change and impact my future.❤️✍🏾🙏🏾

Absolutely Fantastic, great work well done.

For people whose bodies have adapted to low calorie intake, the solution to healing your metabolism is to increase calories. Yes, you will gain weight during the first few months but probably not as much as you think. And, assuming you’re obeying your natural hunger/fullness cues, your hunger will actually begin to level out and decrease. If you’re someone who has been struggling with loss of menstrual cycle, extreme hunger, or other related issues I would highly recommend looking up stephanie buttermore’s video on her “all in” journey. She is a dr and has personally tried this approach with amazing results. She talks a lot about the science and gives insight about the process. Very good information! This video is great! I love how to explain things so thoroughly without getting too complex. Thank you!

I am a 68 yo male that was an athlete and has worked out fairly consistently all my life. This video is diamonds. I’ve gone down the fitness rabbit trails Melissa has mentioned and she is SO spot on! I’ll probably watch this video every so often as a reminder.

I’m 39. I had to loose weight for medical reasons. It took me 2 years to drop 23lbs. Now the challenges are to continue to loose weight AND keep it off. This video is EXTREMELY HELPFUL!! I had been spending 1 hr on the elliptical with little to no results. THANK YOU FOR THE CONTENT. I’M EXCITED ABOUT CHANGING MY LIFESTYLE 🥰

I'm only 29 but have been battling with my weight for as long as I can remember. Thank you for these guidelines. Really appreciate it 🙏🏾

I will be turning 42 in two months and I promise you now that I discovered you, I am growing muscles 💪 💙

Omg, I'm 45 and I've been thinking of body building but I don't want to be bulky. I've just started to lift more and less cardio I like a week ago, due to my husband giving me the same advice you gave. I have been working out for 2 years and I'm tired of my body looking worse to me. I don't know how you came up in my feeds but I'm grateful and inspired. Thank you. This gives me hope

As someone who went thru this process at the start of the pandemic I can attest to all of it, especially that early period of seeing no progress for 1 yr plus because you still haven't adapted to your new over 40 body and you're still trying the stuff that worked in your twenties or thirties. Finding a reason to not to give up and keep pushing thru that barrier is a huge factor in success or failure.

Amen sister! Cardio won't do a shit. Only lifting heavy, correct diet and consistency! You look great😊

Thank you this information was very helpful I'm 62 yrs young and trying to get my life back in order. Thanks for sharing..

Thank you, Melissa! I am excited to start my journey (early 40s) into caring for myself after 25 years of taking care of others first. Thank you for being my role model and for the information in this video. It's pure gold, and so are you! Love from Wash DC! 💜😁👍

Thank you and the YT gods who recommended your video to me! 10 years ago, I lost almost 50 lbs by watching what I ate & running. Then, I started "tweaking it", and the changed didn't work. Now, at 54, I have regained all that weight plus 5 lbs. Yes, this is inspiring and answered questions I had. Being a bikini model is not where I am going, but I do want to re-lose this weight!

Your bloody brilliant!!! Proper information, clearly presented and very inspiring! Looking fabulous too! :))

Perfect timing to stumble upon your channel. I’ll be 48 this year, in the fitness industry for over 20 years but struggling with motivation for consistency lately which never used to be a problem for me. Thank you for this! *subscribed*

I woke up this morning and this video was waiting for me. I am at such a low right now. Everything she said she did wrong is what I did and am doing. I needed to see this. I’m 52 and I feel like my body is declining DAILY! I’m gonna make an appt with my doctor to get a clear picture of what my numbers are and go from their. The stress that talked about is overcoming me. Anyway I loved this video!

Thank-you. I've been dealing with an early menopause. Having been a slight 8 my whole life I've ballooned up to a size 14. Because I've experienced an early menopause I'm more susceptible to Osteoporosis and due to family dna prone to cervical and breast cancer. As a result I've felt overwhelmed with how to eat and exercise with the changes with my body. You're so informative, friendly and helpful. I can't afford to go the gym, so I'm researching exercises I can do at home aswell as adjusting my diet. Bless you so much for sharing ❤️ You're amazing ❤ Well done. X

I feel extremely inspired. This was exactly what I needed to hear approaching the year 2022! I can do this! I am going to do this! It has already been done. And I will focus more so on the journey and not the outcome!

I'm 55 and happy to have found you. I just lost 15 lbs and am now stuck. You have given me hope again. Thank you.

I’m 55-years-young and doing yoga and cardio without much results ( lately ( Your video came as an eye-opener! I think I know now how I have to change my workout and mindset! Thank you so much!

I found this very helpful. I am 61 and have struggled to lose weight. I have been weight training for a year. I really appreciated your comments about mindset. Thank you.

Love this Melissa….I’m 40 and consistent and feel I look as good as I did at 25 however we cannot look like we did at 25. Our body’s and metabolisms do change. I actually eat more now but better. I weight train as opposed to cardio overload. You are spot on 💪🏻

Loved this. Thank you for sharing. As a 47 year old who had my last child at 41, still continued taking and coaching martial arts, and still worked out, I can relate. While the doctors explained my excessive scar tissue was from my two Caesarean deliveries, hernia surgeries, and gall bladder removal, I was still not satisfied with “being toned and in-shape everywhere except my midsection.” I could feel my abs, and I knew they were strong (in Kung Fu, many old school Masters may stand on your abs during exercises to intensify maximum resistance & work)… but the scar tissue and attached fat made me look “pudgy,” if that makes sense… I almost cried when I saw your pictures. My “Health Motivator” and trainer, Rochelle T. Parks is also over 50, and she gives me similar advice, and I’ve experienced some great results. I’ve also cut my sugar intake drastically. The only part I was not doing was eating more before working out. I believe this is key. I only eat a banana and some wasabi peas prior to my workout. I’m changing that TODAY. Continued blessings 🙏🏾💞

Thank you, Melissa! Very helpful. As a woman in her early 70’s, I also did the very unhelpful things like IF, not enough strength training. Changing all that… even just a month ago, I finally dropped 12 pounds, and am starting to work on building more muscle, and eating more! Ernestine has also been a role model for me!!❤

After years of being an intermittent faster, you have officially convinced me to ween myself off the mode of “restriction” and learn to eat in a way that fuels my body for performance. Thank you for providing us ladies of a certain age with useful and practical information. Just subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to learning more. Much love! ❤

I'm so glad I found you! I'm 63 and taking the focus off of cardio is a new concept for me. Im scared to increase my calories but I'm sure your right! My metabolism has come to a stand still

Wow, it's a such inspiring video ! I'm 55 since the 28th of december. I've decided that this year will be the starting point of my journey back to health and shape. .. Currently I weigh 100 kilos (220 Ibs) but from my twenties to my fourties I weighed 60 kilos for 1.73 m (132 Ibs for 5.8') and giving birth 3 times didn't change it. The troubles had come with my second divorce, ten years of depression, pills, alcool and little food but only sugar based. Now, I had recovered enough to begin a new life and I don't know why but even my favorite physic exercice had always been dance, almost as professional, now that is the fitness that attracts me. You can't imagine my joy discovering a mature woman as exemple of success instead of really pretty "social media queens" but so young... Many thanks for your inspiring exemple. Love from France!

Melissa, thank you so much for posting. I’m literally 1 year into doing the wrong things, and with your advice I’m going to reset and get it right !!

You inspires me even more. I've been working out for many years and i gotten a lot of results. But last year i was in a skating accident and lost some of my muscle on my right leg, because of the ankle fracture. Im almost 100 percent but it took me a whole year to somewhat feel normal again. I have been slacking on my eating habits, stressing, eating a lot of sweets chips but I stay going to the gym regardless. But yesterday I got myself back together and came across your video tonight an I really appreciate your feedback thank you so much. Im off on weekends an I found myself eating junk, it makes me feel so slushy and I hate that feeling. So Thank you so much Im back on my body building journey. My phrase has always been WON'T STOP CAN'T STOP!!!!!!

I value your input. As an almost 50 year old, I was doing cardio 3-4 times a week but it was when I started sea swimming and weights that weight fell off. Mindset is iso important. Weekend binging. So true. As I made the butter icing from the Christmas cake this morning, managed to not eat it! We've got this! Thank you Melissa.

Very impressive! Thank you 😊 That’s what I’ve been trying to tell people. Be consistent. Lift weights. Get enough nutrition. Prioritise protein. Nearing 60 here. 💪🏽

I’m so glad I found you, I’m 50 in 2 years and what you say makes so much sense, my body is acting so different than it did in my 20’s & 30’s. I appreciate your motivational talk , you are inspiring!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lord have mercy!!! I am trying again and figuring out what I’m doing wrong, yes, my calories, I am scared of eat1500-1800! I was scared of lifting too much and 8-12 reps! So I’m gonna trust the new way of thinking, be consistent and do it!!! I hope you keep posting! It’s good to hear someone who is reAl! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Yes this is an inspiration to me I’m 57 and coming off of back-to-back foot surgeries for six months now I’m starting over I know it’s going to take me a couple years but, I love hearing your success stories and the transformation was amazing so thank you. I can do this too.

This video is coming at the right time. After being consistent and doing ALL the things in this video for a couple years- COVID hit and shut down my gym. I allowed it to be an excuse to undo all the fitness I developed. I am now in my worse position I have been in many years and beginning over. What's so funny is you are reminding me and explaining all the things I did do for success and making me realize I had the keys to success already- I just now need to pick them back up and use them! Thanks so much!

Love everything about this. I'm 55 and follow her plan with nutrition and strength with progressive overload, sleep/recovery, a gallon of water/day, walking/yoga. I've been at it for years. It works. Consistency works.

This short video was packed full of gems!!! I am over 50 and just didn’t know where to start so I just didn’t start. You have given me the tools I have been searching for and I Thank You!