I gained 30 pounds last year... heres what I'm doing about it | MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY 

Link to the WalkingPad I use : FRANCE (use code “GETTHEMARGARITA” for 120 EUR discount !) : fr.walkingpad.com/GETTHEMARGA... USA : walkingpad.pxf.io/g1jqMg Link to the scale I use (France) : amzn.to/3xMCeBJ Link to the standing desk I use (France) : amzn.to/3WkFxt9

Loving your fitnessjourney videos, such an inspiration! Where did you get/what are these cute tops you are wearing? They look so nice! Please, I need this information like a toast needs butter.

Congratulations on your weight loss journey! I lost 35 lbs, though it took me 2.5 years. The weight came off quickly at first, then slowed to a crawl, so don’t get discouraged. It will eventually come off. I have to say that my snacks are never as elaborate as yours. Mine consist of a sliced apple, sometimes with a small amount of Brie cheese. I’ll also have strawberries and substitute whipped cream by whipping up a small amount of nonfat milk with a frother, then adding a packet of Splenda. Of course you can use the sweetener of your choice. I’ve also been drinking a protein shake as a meal substitute for lunch. For me, small portions are key and I try to stay away from sweets and snacks. Bread is also something I love but need to be mindful of portions. Good luck! ❤

I agree with all the comments. Don’t let the number on the scale dictate your mind. I was really fit a few years ago, I worked out 5-6days a week for two hours. The number on the scale barely moved after 2yrs and I gave up because I was always counting calories workin out more to make that number move and it didn’t. I now realise my entire body shape had changed and I was toned opposed to skinny fat. So don’t let the number tell you take photos in your favourite outfits etc.

When I was your age, I gained 50lbs and lost it on Weight Watchers when you had to weigh and measure everything. You learn about eyeballing proportions. I congratulate you on your openness about your journey. I know you can do it, Arielle. Keep up the basketball. What about that Caitlin Clark?

Loved this video! Huge congrats on your weight loss!! I've also been on a weight loss journey since last July and have lost 11Kg. The first 6 Kg came off quickly, but the last 5Kg have been really tricky to lose. I'm 39 and now weigh the same as I when I was 19, which makes me so happy! The important thing is to not lose motivation when weeks go by without losing any weight and keep things interesting by trying new recipes. Tonight I'm going to try out a new recipe. I keep salmon cubes marinating for a few hours in honey, olive oil, garlic and salt, then I pass them by grated parmesan cheese and tapioca, bake it in the oven and have it with a tomato salad. Also there's a divine healthy cheesecake recipe I found and it's one of the best things I've ever had. I love having it for breakfast! 😋 For me that's the secret, cooking meals you're excited about, so it doesn't feel like a dull diet.

Best time to weigh yourself for tracking purposes over time is first thing in the morning, fasted, after you have visited the bathroom. Keep up the good work!

What worked for me was setting a limit for sweets--2 sevings a week--and making th rest of my meals and snacks balanced with protein, fiber, and healthy fat. In 2 months I had lost 12 lbs and that was over Thanksgiving and Christmas. I tried so many times at 1200 calories a day and no sweets, but I always caved after a few weeks, which now seems so obvious. I'm 2 years in and went from borderline obese to a "normal" bmi and these healthier habits have stuck.

I was riding the struggle bus on my weight loss journey until my job changed......I knew stress was a major problem for me, but I didn't know to what extent until that point. Thankfully, now I seem to be steadily dropping pounds instead of the roller coaster of up and down to no avail.

Great video. I have found “My Fitness Pal” to be very helpful when trying to lose weight. It’s easy to trick your brain into thinking you aren’t eating that much if you don’t keep a careful count of your calorie intake.

Having a smaller window for food consumption during the day can make a difference to weight loss. It doesn't need to be a strict 8 hour window. Try not eating after 7 or 8pm - if that's practical. Congrats on your achievement this far.🏆

Love this. I’m attempting to lose weight too. I gained about 15 lbs after my 2nd daughter 5 years ago and I haven’t been able to shake it. The walking pad looks awesome. Can’t wait to see your next update. Will try to get on top of it too so I can high five my iPad in solidarity next time 😄

Anyone else really concerned that MFP told her 1200 calories was a good idea? Unless you're 4'9", there's literally no need to be on such a steep calorie deficit. Please consider using a different online calorie calculator - any other calc will almost definitely tell you to eat more and still lose fat. You will struggle on 1200, believe me, I've made that mistake myself. x

Great video and great job! You are taking the healthy approach by not depriving yourself but yet being mindful. Congratulations!

Because you exercise and do sports a lot, you should mesure yourself (arms,waist,thighs,calves) as you are building Muscle and they weigh more….might think you are not losing but You are doing great..Keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

How generous for you to share your health journey. WTG!!!! Awesome 💯. Peace 🕊️

Good start well done, you may think it's alot in one week but bear in mind it's alot of water weight in the beginning, give it a few weeks then the body will start using the body fat as fuel which will start to show in the clothes you wear how loose they become 💪🏻

What is the scale and app you use?

How tall are you?

Go Arielle! I've made some lifestyle shifts myself in the last 6 months or so and am very slowly chipping away at it (going about the speed of 2-3 lbs a month) bc that's the speed at which I put it on 🤣 Those pandemic pounds, ugh! As you say, it doesnt require flipping your world on its head or crash dieting to get results! And if I want to relax a bit and take it easier, I switch to focus on "maintaining" for awhile to take a break. How noisy is the walking pad? And what is that neat box with a lid that you kept your bread in?

Why not just eat a small piece of dark chocolate?

Thank you for sharing this journey! I gained a similar amount of weight last year as I also had two surgeries! I had neck surgery and abdominal surgery and bouncing back from those has been HELL! My BMI is 26.6 😢But I'm determined to lose the weight and I don't feel as alone thanks to you 🩷

Hello! Can you put lbs also in kg for your French viewers? Thank youuuu❤

I’m 167 pounds 😢 I am struggling to loose weight on the scale & im not seeing a major difference regardless of my best to stay in calorie deficit and working out at least 3 times a week for an hour.

Great Video Ariel, thank you for the tips and suggestions! You look great, good luck and continue success!

If I live in Paris probably would loss weight easily just walk everywhere rain or shine . Pastries must be hard to avoid

waitttt this is so against the point of the video but I'm dying to know where the 50 euro brunch is!!! also recently discovered your channel and I'm so invested! you seem like such a sweet soul!

You are very beautiful! And carry the weight well. I'm in the same boat, I've put on weight in the last few years and am trying to be more healthy now.

Omg . French 😩. Uhmmmm idk if I can take soo much beauty in one video.

I think when you’re not well, gain weight is normal I think. Great that you’re dealing with, but no pressure do it in your own time.

I LOVE the little strawberry tart looking thing lol!!! Do we everrrr seee desserts in videos like this? Besides the healthy homemade type hehehe love love ❤

Amazing weight loss!!! You look beautiful!!! Please don't just rely on the scale though! Take measurements too, you may be gaining muscles and the scale only shows your weight. Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey, you got this!!!

This is nuts to me. Doesnt matter how active I am, or how healthy I eat... I cannot lose a pound to save my life. I've been 20lbs overweight for 15 years. Even worked with a personal trainer at the beginning of this year, and nothing changed. She was shocked. Must be so cool to put in the work and get changes.

fab work, it so pays off having a plan ah.

Way to go! One can really see that lifestyle changes, mostly food intake, since you were physically active before, can make a huge difference! I like your scale and the app you're using! I'm almost 75 and have never really been considered 'overweight.' One of the reasons is that I weigh myself on the 1st of every month and record it on a piece of paper that hangs in my closet, near my scales. If I start to gain, I'm sure to cut back on any snacking and quantity, and then weigh once a week (but don't record it) to keep myself in check. I've been doing this for probably 10 years, or more. Also, Protein is a huge factor in weight management, as you have just demonstrated. I try to get at least 25 grams, 3 times a day, and never eat a large quantity of anything. I am very uncomfortable when I over-eat. Just a note: don't be disappointed if the amount you lose each week does not stay at the 2-3 pound level. I'm not certain how to explain it, but your body has just lost a lot of extra weight and will soon think that it needs to 'protect' itself from 'starving', or something like that. You will lose the weight, once eating healthy becomes a natural thing and you don't have to think about it too much. Don't' become too obsessed with it and stay healthy, both mentally and physically!

I love cauliflower. Yum

Weigh yourself with no clothes on, first thing in the morning, before eating. Your most accurate weight.

L’as du falafel 🤤

Thanks for being so open and honest in this video! I think it helps when we're all in it together. I gained a ton of weight (like 50 pounds) over the pandemic and it's still on its way down. I'm still probably 20-25 pounds over where I was in 2019. I'm working on it in a "lifestyle" way as opposed to a diet. But for what it's worth, you still looked great, even at 177. Obviously I know you're doing this for yourself, but you have nothing to be ashamed or self-conscious about. EDIT: ooh, shout-out to the tourteau fromager at 4:54! That's from our region 😍(Niort).

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Great job! Inspiring!

17 hmm so you never been to a doctor since then 🤔🤔🤔🤔no good

The walking pad looks awesome! What a great idea. I’ve had a desk job since 2007 and it’s brutal 🫠 I feel like even with walking 30ish min during my commute, I still need SO much additional activity to counteract the effects of sitting.