Here’s the thing. You can ‘enjoy’ being fat in your 20s and 30s because your body is young. Trust me - once you hit your late 30s and 40s things change. The things that your body has coped with previously become issues. The illnesses start to creep in. The aches and pains start to creep in. The exhaustion and longer recovery times start to kick in. The girl in the video is still young. Will she feel the same in 10 years? How about 20? Don’t wait to check for yourself like I did. Treat your body right now. I wish I had.
@kimberlyoldschool
3 жыл бұрын
I wish this message would get out. When you are over 50, you’re going to feel the aches and pains and the tired feeling regardless. You’ll need extra sleep, and a hangover will last for days, and your low back will feel it from just standing around in heels for a few hours, and that’s EVEN IF you’re a healthy weight! There’s an age at which you have to actively eat healthy and exercise and work on your health, or feel miserable by default. I don’t know know why these “confident” women refuse to believe this.
@KenWang2
3 жыл бұрын
My obese cousin didn't make it to not even 30. He was somewhere from 400 to 500 pounds. He died of sepsia back in 2016. It started out as a flu then pneumonia then the blood got infected. Now adays they are calling this Covid. I have a feeling this is going to become more and more common.
@Vr4z1el
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the older you get the more you feel your weight.
@duchessoflangley6894
3 жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyoldschool too right. I’m feeling it already at 41. My body has had enough of being treated like trash!
@duchessoflangley6894
3 жыл бұрын
@@KenWang2 Ah man. I’m so sorry to hear this. That kind of obesity seems to be on the rise - I’m scared of ending up that way so I’m changing.
@caram6073
3 жыл бұрын
This comment section always feels like such a safe space for people on weightloss journey who care about facts and logic but don’t lack compassion. It’s rare
@allana1997
3 жыл бұрын
So wholesome, Luke narwhal is another wholesome channel and comment section regarding weightloss
@alyssapinon9670
3 жыл бұрын
Perfectly balanced as all things should be
@JillRhoads
3 жыл бұрын
Agree...Even for those of us who have lost the weight, these conversations are such a balm to the heart.
@JillRhoads
3 жыл бұрын
@@allana1997 Thanks for the recommendation. Im gonna check that one out as well.
@malaikamoon
3 жыл бұрын
You've summed up why I've stayed subscribed, this channel has a great community behind it.
@UncleMikeDrop
3 жыл бұрын
This is yet more evidence that you can't out-exercise a bad diet.
@KenWang2
3 жыл бұрын
Nope because eating high in fat is very hard to outrun. Its way too many calories. I once was on this fad diet called the Carnivore diet and no joke i was running my ass off daily with only one meal a day on one steak. I lost weight but then it stalled and no matter how much i ran the weight wouldnt come off. My weight was actually going back up. Running on the treadmill and having the weight go back up as your is demorilizing.
@J_essyJames
3 жыл бұрын
Ain’t that the truth! I think back all the time on how my life would have been if I’d had nutrition knowledge at a younger age instead of barreling thru different disorder styled eating habits. I couldn’t understand why I was a athletic but also 180-230lbs from 7th-12th grade myself. Since I can’t go back I move forward and I’m grateful to have the knowledge now to match my desires it’s a big game changer, especially with my mindset
@verybarebones
3 жыл бұрын
You can definitely have a diet that would make you overweight while sedentary and stay in shape. Hell, it's 100% necessary if you're into sports. However there's a big difference between that and this influencer, who is probably 300lbs and cant even exercise at high intensity.
@carochan86
3 жыл бұрын
@@KenWang2 were you gaining muscle?
@Riosgirl98
3 жыл бұрын
@@KenWang2 I've been ketovore/carnivore for 3 years, lost all visceral fat, gained muscle and my health is tip top. Maybe genetically you are not suited to this lifestyle.
@indrinita
3 жыл бұрын
She's actually just being tokenized, I wonder if she realizes that. And the thing with being tokenized is that once you're not part of whatever is considered "in", people forget you when the "trend" passes by.
@Jennifer-no6uc
3 жыл бұрын
She probably does know. But when it comes to "thats how you make your money" I can see how it would be challenging to actually sit in that realization.
@miaomiaou_
3 жыл бұрын
She definitely does but she recognizes she benefits from it. I’m sure it’s a complicated feeling.
@thatwasweird954
3 жыл бұрын
indrinita... Yes, exactly! "Body positivity" and "fat acceptance" are the causes du jour for corporate America right now. But it's a fad that people are growing tired of and not something to build your career around (or risk your health over).
@flojohobbit5084
3 жыл бұрын
She did the same thing with veganism
@sunnygirl9691
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think you are totally right! And who wants to be the “token” anything whether it be race, weight, gender identity, etc!!
@MegaTroyhamilton
3 жыл бұрын
I see big people everyday eating to kill them selves like I was doing at 500lbs. I'm walking 5 miles a day, down to 265
@ginag8723
3 жыл бұрын
Well done Troy, that's amazing!
@caram6073
3 жыл бұрын
Wow ! That’s amazing
@Lucysurridge
3 жыл бұрын
Walking is SO underrated like it’s the reason why so many of us gained in quarantine, just by not walking to work and back everyday.
@therealdealholyswillreside1571
3 жыл бұрын
good stuff Troy, Keep at it brotha!
@MowFaux
3 жыл бұрын
"I see big people" lmao. I will not EVER be able to look at "big" people again without saying this in my head
@amygreen9662
3 жыл бұрын
She's young. I was in dance and have taught fitness classes since age 28. I lifted weights too. Yet my diet was bad, and the weight creeper up. I got bad knee arthritis a year ago, and that inspired me to lose weight. I was 202 and am 167 now. Still going.
@carochan86
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips from your experience of weight loss so far? Btw Congrats
@anne853
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. You can get there. I lost 90 lbs 4 years ago and I've never felt better.
@amygreen9662
3 жыл бұрын
@@anne853 Yea!
@salmahaji1552
3 жыл бұрын
Hii I wanted to ask u wht kind 9f exercises u did when u got the arthritis. My mom has that and her knees and legs hurt so bad so can't do every exercise and she is 200Ibs and she wants to lose weight
@amygreen9662
3 жыл бұрын
@@salmahaji1552 I did PT because the knee was buckling. I still do parts of it. Straight leg quad squeezes. Hold for 10 seconds and do 20. Bend knees and dig in heels into the floor for hamstrings. Squeeze 10 seconds for 20 reps. Do both of those 3 to 7 days a week. The following leg weights twice per week: Leg press 2 sets of a weight I can do 20 times. 2 sets of 20 leg extensions. Wall squats with ball between thighs. Do 20 holding down for 10 or more seconds each rep.
@TheTruthHurts6666
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a nurse and I've seen it over and over again, working with those with chronic illnesses. I came to the conclusion that it is human nature to not take things seriously until it happens to them. In this case, I think many people won't take their health seriously until they get diagnosed with something or land in the hospital.
@sorchamarie4089
3 жыл бұрын
Yep that was like my dad when he got a heart attack. His attitude before that was when you die you die... and then he got a kick up the arse and started walking again
@NoQuarter1995
3 жыл бұрын
@Johnny Courtemanche is that supposed to be a bad thing?
@User-rz7de
3 жыл бұрын
If you say that to them, they gonna call u "fAtpHobiC nUrse"
@syasyaishavingfun
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Now I'm contrite
@littleblackpistol
3 жыл бұрын
@Johnny Courtemanche No. Disease still exists even in people who 'take care' of themselves. Increases with age. Chronic illnesses also include many disorders that have zero to do with weight or lifestyle and everything to do with genetics and shit luck. Also factor in accidents, which happen to the fittest. Car crashes, trips, workplace injuries, household accidents, sporting accidents. Fitness-obsessed and sports people keep doctors busy with their joint issues from wear and tear and endless sprains, ligament issues and stress fractures. The fittest person I knew ten years ago died age 39 from a random blood clot in her lung. Gym goer, healthy weight,super healthy diet. Shit happens and you better be thankful doctors and nurses exist when it does.
@mishibishi9435
3 жыл бұрын
i don’t think being obese should be glorified but i also think that people deserve basic human decency regardless of their weight. A lot of people don’t want you to compliment them just for being fat but rather stop degrading them (making fun of their weight etc) and give unsolicited insults for the same thing. No one wants to hear constant comments on their weight, even if you have good intentions because a lot of people might be struggling with losing it (medical conditions etc) and already know what you are saying which can be depressing and frustrating.
@alyssapinon9670
3 жыл бұрын
Yes this!!! This is what we mean by body positivity. We should all strive to be as healthy as we can be but health shouldn’t determine someone’s worth as a person.
@elisenieuwe4649
3 жыл бұрын
@@alyssapinon9670 who do you mean by we? I definitely heard people that did not just meant what the commenter said when talking about body positivity.
@SynterraSteen
3 жыл бұрын
Same with commenting on skinny people. Everyone should mind their business about how much someone weighs, even if you think they like it.
@wannabe1me927
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, some people have a thicker body or a different body structure, that makes them look “fat” However, if that fat is located in their bust, thighs, or butt and not on their waist or back, then they’re considered “skinny.” Or “perfect” which for me doesn’t make sense.
@yiqian6258
3 жыл бұрын
Took the words right out of my mouth 👌🏻
@animatedpaintbrush
3 жыл бұрын
She asked what would be special about her if she lost the weight, and I was just thinking "the fact that you're adorable and sweet and hilarious????" I'm so sorry she feels like she has to define herself by her weight when she's clearly so many more amazing things than just that.
@Zeverinsen
3 жыл бұрын
She's good until she's in her forties. My morbidly obese mom is turning 50 next year, and her doctor just confirmed that her knees have been almost irrevocably damaged by her weight alone. She's "always been big", but now she also has an arthritis problem, sleep apnea, is always tired or lethargic and has restless legs. She has finally started being active 2 times a week though, so at least she's doing *something...*
@littleblackpistol
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, happened to my mum too. Knees worn through by age 50 due to being overweight for years. No cartilage left. Two knee replacements in two years. Now in her mid-eighties her mobility is appalling, she's housebound now, after falling many times due to the fact she's not just old and unfit but the replacements don't work well after 30+ years and they're not going to replace them at her age. She has had several major falls and broken bones because of the instability. It's been distressing to watch. Truly horrible. Please urge your mum to get as active and fit within her abilities as she can because this shit just impairs you worse and worse as you grow older.
@jenny127832
3 жыл бұрын
I had no “why” either… I had an amazing time being fat and never had any major negatives. I still lost the weight anyways and love my life now twice as much and cannot believe the “skinny blessings” I was blocking myself from.
@chelseae.6779
3 жыл бұрын
Oo what blessings because I want to lose like 20+ pounds at 170 something. I honestly hope I’m just active and able to run for like 15 mins without dying of air.
@solus8685
3 жыл бұрын
@@chelseae.6779 Well, you sweat less, you have more time for other things because you spend less time eating, it's easier to find clothes, shaving is less exhausting, you'll be treated better by other people (sad but true) like, be taken more serious/people are friendlier, etc.. There are a lot but that's just the main ones from my experience
@SynterraSteen
3 жыл бұрын
@@chelseae.6779 being able to run without being winded sounds like a HUGE WIN!!
@chelseae.6779
3 жыл бұрын
@@solus8685 Thank you! I’m honestly looking forward to this too, I was just asking because even though I don’t look to be overweight and unhealthy I do feel the affects.
@chelseae.6779
3 жыл бұрын
@@SynterraSteen It does!😁😂
@Mexicobeanpole
3 жыл бұрын
I also found her comment that she’s 38 lbs higher than high school and says “so not that much”. 38 lbs is a big difference. Even on a big man. Also, don’t risk your health to make a buck. You can find another way to make money. You only have one body.
@Natalie_11188
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah 38lbs is a fair amount of weight, especially when it comes to moving your body.
@miaomiaou_
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is! If I were 38 lbs heavier or lighter than I am now I’d feel very unhealthy!
@gghue7151
3 жыл бұрын
When your in high-school your a 17 year old child. Not comparable to a grown adult body
@Natalie_11188
3 жыл бұрын
@@gghue7151 that is a good point, but most 17yrs old girls have reached their adult height.
@jakiic23
3 жыл бұрын
@@gghue7151 it's pretty comparable actually. You aren't supposed to gain that much weight from 17 on, in fact most women have finished their upward growth and are just redistributing their body fat, not gaining weight.
@Mexicobeanpole
3 жыл бұрын
I like her. I like her attitude and personality. The problem I have with this, is I can relate to the outlier thing, but in a totally different way. I’m older than most posters here. From 1980-2010ish, I was the fit, tall, healthy eating pretty girl….. My looks opened doors for me. The outlier part? I drank so much alcohol. I had a reputation for being able to drink big men under the table, and I did on a regular basis. Wine and beer was my friend. It was fun. Then it wasn’t. These things catch up with you. By 50, I was 20 lbs heavier, which made my normal workouts so hard. I felt like a big slug. I started getting worrisome bloodwork back. My liver was checked and I was starting to show signs of fatty liver. I now have osteopenia. I was, until I stopped drinking, pre-diabetic. I stopped drinking entirely about 7 years ago. I feel so much better, but some of the damage is irreversible. My point? You can look cute, have a successful life, but you can’t escape time spent abusing your body. And being overweight is abusing your body(as well as being underweight) It’s just a scientific fact. Don’t wait. Take care of your 20-30 self NOW. In every way you can. Trust me.
@JohnDoe-xc5kn
3 жыл бұрын
Here’s the thing, nobody bullied you for drinking so much. People bully fat people not because for their health, it’s because they don’t see them as humans anymore. And that’s why fat acceptance movements exist, it’s a way for fat people to regain their humanity. And some of it is kinda toxic because their past experiences were toxic. Only if people stop being toxic will FA movements become less toxic too.
@citylemon7832
3 жыл бұрын
Why does she think losing weight = thin/skinny. She says that a lot “not another thin yoga teacher”. According to BMI, I’ll prob still be overweight when I meet my goal.
@macarooni705
3 жыл бұрын
Same here, I went from 250 to 145 and currently a size 6 and but according to my BMI, I’m still overweight. So I’m not sure what “thin” to her is like? Cause according to those standards, I lost quite a bit of weight and pretty healthy now but I’m not conventionally thin either
@Mexicobeanpole
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. First off, I found that “skinny yoga teacher” comment condescending. 2nd off, my BMI lies. I’ve worked out for 30 years. I’m lean and have muscle. My BMI says If I gain 2 lbs, I’m overweight. Nobody. Ever, has thought I’m overweight, and I’ve actually been laughed at when I suggested it.
@zixelation9251
3 жыл бұрын
BMI completely ignores muscle, so it is best to apply to people of older age. Muscular individuals will almost always have an overweight BMI unless they have considerably lower Bodyfat percentage. I also think the “skinny yoga teacher” thing hits a mark, mostly because lack of obesity is usually a sign of health. Companies are desperately seeking the outliers for diversity because the monetization is there. Diversity is important, but it’s sort of borderline fit-shaming to try and put down all other instructors for not being fat-ter? I get both sides Idk I love the discussion. Makes you think.
@Thandy_Daydream
3 жыл бұрын
Marketing as plus size doesnt go by bmi chart. I dont think you guys are understanding that shes explaining how she thought of it. Plus saying "another skinny yoga teacher" isnt condescending shes pointing out what the stereotype of a yoga teacher is and how fitting into it will mean she isnt an outlier anymore.
@alerothefire
3 жыл бұрын
Me too lol 😂. My goal weight is considered “overweight” as long as BMI is concerned.
@gregdoucette
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine how high she could jump if she lost 100 lbs if she was jumping A foot higher than all her cheerleading friends. She probably feel special because she would be in the Olympics competing in a different sport.
@angelinaliew3669
3 жыл бұрын
Sir, you are watching youtube harder than last time.
@lordsxman
3 жыл бұрын
Or maybe the only reason she can jump that high is because of that extra 100 lbs that have forced her muscles to grow. Training since young (as most cheerleaders do) probably strengthened her joints. Maybe if she lost the weight, the typical way women do, she would also lose the muscle and her jump height.
@harrietxo2310
3 жыл бұрын
@@lordsxman that wouldn’t happen if she lost weight the correct way. Any muscle she’d lose, she’d be able to gain back and even more since her exercise could be improved greatly!
@emmagay9343
3 жыл бұрын
The hyperbole you’re using in this comment is so stupid. The likelihood that this girl could have been an Olympic high jumper or something if she “just lost weight” is SO SMALL. Plenty of overweight people don’t become freak athletic anomalies after their weight loss - there’s probably a similar likelihood of her becoming an Olympic shot putter at her CURRENT weight as the scenario you suggested. I realize you’re probably not being 100% serious, but the “imagine how amazing your life could be if you lost weight!!!” rhetoric is how people get scammed into harmful and UHhealthy weight loss scams in the first place. Just stop.
@augustus4928
3 жыл бұрын
@@emmagay9343 Lol Greg's point went completely over your head. He's saying that since she could jump a foot higher than her cheerleading friends while being fat, imagine how high she could jump if SHE WASNT FAT. Read that a couple times, you might just get the point.
@Me-mb1ex
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like this is exactly what keeps people like Amberlynn Ried or Eugenia Cooney from getting help. As soon as you monetize the "freak show" aspect of your identity online, it just gives you so little motivation to change, even if it means saving your life.
@moonlightstargem1006
3 жыл бұрын
Kinda like trisha payatas. Who has done mukbang eating on camera videos since she was younger
@meganscott263
3 жыл бұрын
I relate to this in a weird way... I was really underweight as a kid. Classmates would always make comments about how tiny I was. Whenever I went shopping, the sales associates would always fret over how little I was, and I had to get most of my clothes tailored. These weren't necessarily positive or negative comments but it kind of singled me out as being different. After a while I realized I didn't want to gain weight because I didn't want to look ' just like everyone else'... I liked the attention. It was weirdly competitive and definitely an unhealthy mentality, one that I think can apply to various traits for different people.
@riya7422
3 жыл бұрын
Huh. I think I relate to this too. I was desperate to not be so skinny but now that I've finally reached a healthy weight I kind of miss being super skinny.
@treesupportdollar8276
3 жыл бұрын
You are not special 🤣
@alyssapinon9670
3 жыл бұрын
@@riya7422 I’m still pretty thin now but in high school I was barely 100 pounds at 5’3. I used to hate that I was so scrawny and wanted to get some muscles and curves. I’m a bit more of an athletic build now and overall I’m more happy with my figure. But sometimes, I still wish I was as teensy tiny as high school me for some weird reason. I guess I had gotten so used to it that now even though I feel confident in my body I want to go back.
@nelara7189
3 жыл бұрын
@@treesupportdollar8276 she never said she was? she was just sharing her experience which is another perspective on the video.
@strawberrycow624
3 жыл бұрын
@@treesupportdollar8276 neither are you? Lol
@justokay4895
3 жыл бұрын
230lbs at age 16 down to 158lbs now at age 17
@SamAmongTheStars
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Good job!
@sara-bq9on
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats!!
@babe8917
3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. Keep up the good work
@ditalivy8689
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats!! 🎊🎉🎈
@DinnyBueno
3 жыл бұрын
I'm fat. And anyone who says that being fat 'is good' and that they 'love it' is either lying or out of their mind, there's nothing good abou being effing tired all the time due to all the extra weight my body has to carry
@Ronin-kk4bt
3 жыл бұрын
Im not fat but I was just thinking the same thing that’s good that she’s confident but what about the physical part of being tired all the time and having to carry a lot of weight around ? I’ve never been fat only fit so I can’t imagine what it’s like. But I know I’d probably hate it for sure
@dejstoney
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like if society made fatness the beauty standard, women wouldn’t be afraid to be fat but that’s not the case. Hopefully in the future ppl can learn to appreciate their bodies for more than just aesthetics. Like he said, being super lean and thin isn’t for everybody.
@DinnyBueno
3 жыл бұрын
@@dejstoney I'm not afraid to be fat. I'm tired. And sick. And in pain. It has nothing to do with beauty or appearances, it's about my health.
@dejstoney
3 жыл бұрын
@@DinnyBueno ok I’m sorry you feel that way but I also feel it’s anti-fat and biased to speak for every fat person by saying they should feel bad like you. All it does it perpetuate the stigma of how society feels about larger people and doesn’t help their self esteem. But I hope you get to the weight you desire to be. Stay blessed.
@DinnyBueno
3 жыл бұрын
@@dejstoney I don't really care tho? As a fat and sick person I don't like being lied to, told that I should "accept" my body because of some fake "empowerment" propaganda. And I'm not saying that every fat person should feel as I feel, what I'm saying is that THEY shouldn't say that their experience is the only one valid. You are the one assuming my words and making it about beauty standards when I never said that I find myself "ugly". But as I said I don't really care about it, you won't change the way I feel and I'm certainly not trying to change your mind. Até mais.
@TheThomasMom
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched Edyn for a while now, I found her because of her “Fat Vegan” content, when she stepped away from veganism many people spoke negative about her, then when she decided to lose weight it happened again. I felt so bad for her because she is correct, the internet boxes people in and it can be really toxic. I do hope she continues on her weight loss journey despite what others will think of her, because being fat is no longer fun once you hit your mid 30’s-40’s! I wish her the best, and I always appreciate how respectful you are with covering other creators content! ❤️
@biahafss
3 жыл бұрын
When I was over 320 lbs I used to say that I loved myself too.. but some days I cried because I didn't feel pretty enough when I used to go out with friends (before the pandemic) and when I went shopping, I always came back sad because nothing ever looked as good in me as I hoped. Almost 2 years before I'm 130 lbs and I feel confident and so much happier, I'm using clothes I never thought I could use and they look great, I feel comfortable and i can say now that I truly love myself because I look at the mirror and I really feel pretty, it's so amazing the things u can do when u have dedication and patience ❤️
@riverdaisy4215
2 жыл бұрын
this is def her the way she brags about her “super hot boyfriends” and the fact that she’s just “so hot despite being fat” screams insecurity
@BigALsSeafoodBoil
2 жыл бұрын
@@riverdaisy4215 she's so annoying its not even funny, personally she's not ugly but she's just ok. She clearly needs validation and likes to hear herself talk.
@AllyCakes12
3 жыл бұрын
I love how she's not in denial of her privileges. Just own what makes you different.
@TalesOfTheSky
3 жыл бұрын
Her self awareness and vulnerability are amazing, and your empathy is always so evident
@elisenieuwe4649
3 жыл бұрын
Yoga doesn't always mean exercising a lot. A lot of yoga doesn't burn that much. Only some more intense ones do. I enjoy yoga myself but when I take my bike to an appointment I easily burn more.
@KittySnicker
3 жыл бұрын
Yoga apparently only burns up to 200 calories per hour, compared to 600 or so for running
@yothiga
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I switch my workout routine from different type of cardio to mainly yoga and my weight increases for like 4 kg without anything change. I like yoga but now I have to add cardio back so I don’t have to give up my high calories meal.
@dejstoney
3 жыл бұрын
@@hannap8052 True. I feel like yoga is good for maintaining your weight. It’s low impact and technically you could do it drunk. LOL
@M-hc9xm
3 жыл бұрын
Agree with comments. Yoga definitely has its place in fitness, just not as the only component for most people. For me, it totally helps with stress management and so is an important part of my weekly plan.
@vulpixelful
3 жыл бұрын
Yoga is more for caring for your tendons and joints, which helps you have safer workouts (or just safer movements in general)
@angum8264
3 жыл бұрын
Theres just a stark contrast to how you approach these types of videos. Other youtubers i feel just attack big people for content and spew info about liver and heart damage and mask it all as concern for the obesity epidemic and the individuals. Thank you for being gentle and understanding 🙂❤❤
@andriab8517
3 жыл бұрын
I love around the 7:30 mark where John mentions how not all good weight loss needs to result in 150lb, 7% body fat type level of fitness. But also how being in that range could be more harmful than good. Because I can attest to that wholly. I was 220-225lb, dropped down to 155lb & from 170lb to 155lb (I am 5'10), I was not feeling healthy at all. I was tired, cold, weak, hungry, in pain etc. Now I am 170-175lb and have gained that weight back in muscle through resistance training and weight training. I eat enough now where, although I am not 155lb anymore & part of me feels like I 'gained some of the weight back', I physically feel better. I wanted to mention this because I think it's important to know that healthy looks different on everyone.
@paigemya
3 жыл бұрын
It was the same for me. I’m 5’10 as well and was 240 and got down to 147 and was always having dizzy spells, my hair started falling out, I felt freezing, tired, etc. sometimes skinny isn’t the best thing, just healthy and as long as you’re eating healthy and doing what’s good for you, that’s better than being stick thin for sure!
@andriab8517
3 жыл бұрын
@@paigemya I'm sorry that was your experience. But I am glad the narrative is more so leaning towards staying within an average fat percentage, not a set weight exactly. But I'm happy you're doing better these days & I think health > weight. But I won't lie, took me a while to grasp that
@paigemya
3 жыл бұрын
@@andriab8517 Thanks :) Same with you! It's something I still struggle with, it's hard to get out of a lifelong mindset tbh
@andriab8517
3 жыл бұрын
@@paigemya Right. Because as much as I like having a good looking body, sometimes it's not even worth it because of all the damage you do in the process. It's better to eat when your body tells you, work out frequently/ stay active, and get a lot of sleep. I'm happier these days yet still insecure when seeing I am 15-20lb higher than my lowest weight.
@chelseae.6779
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s crazy, I’m currently about 172 or 173 at 19 and my goal is to hopefully be 145. I’m like 5’7 and I think it’s a good weight to achieve, but one of the things I’m going to try to do is not be super hard on myself by skipping meals or excursions when I exercise. I honestly don’t want definition but just healthy somewhat toned body.
@LeilaLaughsAlot
3 жыл бұрын
This the complete opposite for me I’ve had such a terrible time as an overweight person when I was a child and led me to Become morbidly obese I was depressed, anxious & suicidal I missed so many opportunities & I never dated til I was 25 She got really lucky I’m still obese I use to hate it but I don’t love it I accepted and I’m just ready to Live a new life style I don’t feel comfortable at all I accept I’m fat morbidly obese Honestly it use to hurt me the word fat Or obese because it meant I failed And I’ve been a walking failure my whole life I’m 26 and I don’t want to walk in my 30s obese I just don’t I’ve been obese for too long 😣
@LeilaLaughsAlot
3 жыл бұрын
@@Emma-zq3ep yea & also I think she carries it well you know like she looks curvy
@therealbell.e9788
3 жыл бұрын
This spoke Volumes to me and you don’t have to feel stuck there at all, take the first step . You can do this
@elolo8946
3 жыл бұрын
What she said about the opportunity is so spot on. Tess Holliday for example can never lose weight. She has built her whole brand around being big and " health at every size" . She may be the "best" model in her weight class, but she lacks experience and flexibility that other models can offer.
@nahson944
3 жыл бұрын
With the beard and moustache, he now went from spiderman to ironman.
@taylorkeith7555
3 жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate her self awareness. Something so few people possess. In the end I hope she does what will make her the most healthy and what her 60yo self will thank her for
@sophietaleb
3 жыл бұрын
My mum was always overweight but she was very active and her weight wasn't around her stomach, it was evenly distributed. It was only in her 50's she reached her ideal weight
@mandi3891
3 жыл бұрын
My mom is morbidly obese (has been for the past 25 years) but she is in fact quite fit. She drives her bike everywhere, she works with kids so she is constantly moving at work, when at home she is working in the garden... Most of excess weight is around her stomach. When you consider how much excess weight she is carrying around constantly, that is a lot of daily excercise. I wish I was as fit as her.
@SynterraSteen
3 жыл бұрын
@@mandi3891 I think you may be confusing fit with active. Anyone with large amounts of visceral fat is not fit or healthy, even if they are active.
@mandi3891
3 жыл бұрын
@@SynterraSteen fit is a word that is often used when a person is not exactly visible in shape, but can excercise (run etc) without problems. My brother has visible muscles, but doesn't excercise basically at all, so he isn't fit. I quess different communities have different meaning for the word :D
@Lilly-ud6qs
3 жыл бұрын
@@mandi3891 Visceral fat is the worst type of body fat someone can have.It does tremendous damage to our internal organs and is the No1 reason for weight related health problems.
@mandi3891
3 жыл бұрын
@@Lilly-ud6qs Sure, but in my family women don't get weight related illnesses. No one has high blood pressure, diabetes, liver problems etc. We die at around 90 years old from a random cold. Excercising is important no matter what your weight is, it has a lot of other benefits than burning calories. Everyone should know their family history and what their risks are. My biggest risk for the future is alzhaimers, and I'm trying my best to prevent that.
@brandi1719
3 жыл бұрын
Also need to consider, she's still young. When you get older, and still carrying all that extra weight, you do feel the physical affects of being overweight. I used to be so active and outgoing when I was in my 20s and overweight. Now 38 year old me can't so much. The way I feel is my reason why to lose the weight. I'm more motivated now than my 20s.
@hibiscusmoon573
3 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure she’s in her 30’s also.
@J_essyJames
3 жыл бұрын
I hooted when she said “powerhouse” it’s a huge reference term In the cheer community and it’s not easy to achieve, I was a powerhouse myself. Im a vet cheerleader of 12 years and it’s a true passion of mine. The conditioning that came with it was really fun I honestly think that if I’d had a good diet when I was younger I wouldn’t have ended up gaining as much weight as I did. I stopped cheering at 16, so I ended up gaining a lot of weight from the lack of regular exercise pretty quickly, but I’d also started smoking the reefers and I was addicted to soda and Burger King from age 10-19. It’s crazy how her saying that alone just made me have flashbacks and really see where I’ve come with my habits/lifestyle/ and knowledge in general too 💚💖💙
@SaltySeaWitch3
3 жыл бұрын
Powerhouse is a reference in basketball as well as vocal music.
@alyssamarie100
3 жыл бұрын
Almost same story here !! lol
@cassandramacdonald4247
3 жыл бұрын
She kind of did her own version of “Guys, Gals, and Non-binary Pals” at one point 😀
@NovaDoll
3 жыл бұрын
My mom use to be like her she's now in her late 50s and she's having heart issues related to weight and now takes 10 different medications. It will catch up to you. You are young. My mom was "fit and fat" too.
@bonsaibaby8257
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think it’s just her weight that makes her “different.” She just IS different, in a good way. I think she would have opportunities at any size because her character/attitude/looks is radiating.
@alyssapinon9670
3 жыл бұрын
Broke: HAES Woke: OAES
@Maya_Si
3 жыл бұрын
@@alyssapinon9670 loved your comment. Lol
@cocothejoat
3 жыл бұрын
Wow I SO resonate with her right now. For years, I got a lot of positive attention for being the bigger girl. Always had beautiful friends and hot guys coming after me. Once I lost a significant amount of weight, the positive attention went AWAY and I lost so many friends and received more negativity. That’s when I realized they aren’t being positive towards me because being big made me special. They were positive towards me and encouraging because they didn’t see me as competition or they felt better than me. Keeping me fat and encouraging me to accept myself for being bigger made them (in their minds) more secure. This made me madder and want to keep going lol
@sunnygirl9691
3 жыл бұрын
Her world is just extremely different than the one I’m in. The environment I grew up in fat people would have never been held in high esteem or given special positive attention. They definitely would have never been chosen as a cheerleader. Not to mention the standards for cheerleading skills would have far surpassed what she’s able to do at her weight.
@galeforce3192
3 жыл бұрын
I would've loved to see how she reacted to the cheerleader tryout scene from "Dodgeball" where Martha Johnstone, the fat girl trying out, only advanced to the next stage of tryouts because the bully who was one of the judges was trying to stop Justin Long's character from getting close to his crush. Indeed, it didn't go well which is why his character was working out at the gym; he was getting in shape for the next tryouts.
@sierrachoco5271
3 жыл бұрын
I think she is in denial and lives in a dream world!
@dejstoney
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like she’s just one of those fat people that are more acceptable cuz they have bubbly personalities. Also, if you don’t learn to take disrespect and mistreatment from ppl, your environment is an exception from the norm.
@SynterraSteen
3 жыл бұрын
@@dejstoney most people are more acceptable with bubbly personalities. Ever heard of the term “skinny bitch” Especially since she’s black, we tend to play softer for appeal
@dejstoney
3 жыл бұрын
@@SynterraSteen true but I’m talking about fat girls that have more negatives against them in society. Usually confidence and positive vibes are not one ppl associate with bigger ppl since they are already ready to expect the worse from them. Skinny ppl this may be true ppl but I can’t speak for a group that I’m not apart of.
@ImmersiveSportsScience
3 жыл бұрын
It is a shame that people feel pressured to remain fat, even when they have need to get physiologically helthyer.
@asteelcup859
3 жыл бұрын
Not to be that person and I'm also not trying to be mean, but it's actually "healthier" instead of "helthyer" (which I suspect is just a typo anyway).
@bonsaibaby8257
3 жыл бұрын
That is 100% what is wrong with Tes
@ImmersiveSportsScience
3 жыл бұрын
@@asteelcup859 Thank you.
@lyavain2764
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I hate how people treated Adele when she lost weight. I would LOVE to lose weight and that's why I'm working on it but no one should be shamed for trying to be healthier. Be kind to both, it's fine to be concerned for people but do it in a way that's motivating rather than shameful. That's my view
@XOChristianaNicole
3 жыл бұрын
As a professional barber - I’m diggin’ the slicked back, blue hair.
@motiveation1
3 жыл бұрын
Crazy to see how she talks about her privilege. She is definitely a strong minded person. Good for her.
@Samuel-ku1qb
3 жыл бұрын
Saw someone who commented something that made a lot of sense: Learn the difference between “it’s okay to be fat” and “it’s okay that you’re fat”. Because one encourages us to not hold ourselves accountable for our weight and therefore health, whilst the other shows respect and assurance to those who are fat and either can’t or doesn’t want to fix it.
@treasureweiler3860
3 жыл бұрын
I have a friend like that...the outlier. He's in his 70's now. 400+ (I've never asked him, not my business). Ridiculously strong, ran marathons, now bikes, way more fit than the other guys his age. He's prediabetic now, but that's the only bad thing that sets him apart from other 70 year olds. I am pretty sure he's 1 in a million, but they do exist.
@verybarebones
3 жыл бұрын
I mean, my great grandma smoked a pack a day and died in her 90s without ever having any lung issues, but smoking is still bad for you. Nobody is saying outliers are 100% impossible just like nobody is saying all thin people are healthy.
@marathee960
3 жыл бұрын
it's a bit sad if you define your worth by the size of your body, skinny or big.
@verybarebones
3 жыл бұрын
Id extend that to any physical feature. Look at curly hair youtubers losing it because their curl pattern loosened up.
@miaomiaou_
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not so simple that it’s their self esteem that takes a hit, it’s their income that could potentially nosedive as well. If one of your requirements for your job was looking a certain way and you no longer did, you’d be in a very precarious position.
@marathee960
3 жыл бұрын
@@miaomiaou_ yeah, thats the dark side of being social media famous 😔
@TheCatAteMyShoe
3 жыл бұрын
I hated being fat. So I changed.
@ginag8723
3 жыл бұрын
Same.
@chiaracuenca7015
3 жыл бұрын
Your nickname is hilarious! Good one!
@laurenashley8563
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@kimchirice8092
3 жыл бұрын
Whenever you say "non-binary pals" i feel so included lol i love it
@achivdon
3 жыл бұрын
same- it makes my heart so happy🥺
@bbelsy
3 жыл бұрын
Is it because you're a glazed donut ?
@kimchirice8092
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbelsy yess
@homesteadgamer1257
3 жыл бұрын
She seems like a good, genuine person. I'm personally impressed she was on a competitive cheer squad at 230. That's about where I am, and while I'm building muscle up, I don't think there's any way I could do competitive cheer.
@mfenn7325
3 жыл бұрын
I do believe some people's frames and joints can handle obesity at different levels for longer term than others. But this thought that you feel good now, so you'll feel good later too ...it's very much like "well Im down to smoking half a pack a day, but I have no known respiratory issues right now so I'm fine at just maintaining that for now."
@beckyeastham9426
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think l found you interesting because you had lost a lot of weight. Like, sure, she could be the “plus-sized yoga teacher,” but she could brand herself as the former fat yoga teacher who lost weight sustainably
@beckyeastham9426
3 жыл бұрын
My point being that this could give her (and does give you) a perspective that not a lot of people have: the empathy to and understanding of the experience of being fat, while also promoting health and fitness
@carochan86
3 жыл бұрын
I can see how ot would be hard for her to re brand. She doesn't have to be " skinny or a size 6. In a sense she could be 50 pounds lighter and still be considered fat.
@busra2408
3 жыл бұрын
I was never obese but I was always fat. I hit my ideal weight 5 years ago. That felt so good because I never knew how freeing it was to be that thin. Now 5 years later life happened, I definitely have an emotional eating problem. I gained a lot weight and I got pregnant on top of that. I hit 175 lbs at the end of my pregnancy, which means I gained 60 lbs in the last 5 years. My baby is my wakeup call. I need to be healthier because I need to set an example for him. My husband and I made some healthier changes in the last 4 months. I lost 28 lbs and my husband lost 45 lbs. I am 138 lbs now and my goal is to hit 110-120 lbs. We are working out and eating healthy while rasing a baby. I dont want to go back to my cycle of gaining and losing because I dont lose all of what I gain so it adds up all the time. I dont restrict myself. I dont eat out, I make everything at home with a healthier recipe. I dont eat a lot of sugar but if I need chocolate I will get a piece of chocolate (Not a huge bar or two) I try my older clothes and set myself the goal to fit into them going from XL to L to M. I am happy with my life and my diet (which doesnt include salads 😜)
@dixnbutts287
3 жыл бұрын
Sitting here watching your videos because I had a slice of pizza 🍕 yesterday and now I’m pregnant with Celiac belly for the next few days. Thanks for reminding me to do better. I’m on a weight loss journey, 30 lbs down and I cannot wait to get rid of this belly fat for good. I’ve gotten to the point where I want to challenge myself to push through for good. My brain feels like there is a heavy fog being lifted off it and I’m so depressed all the time anymore. I want see how much more better I can feel, and the look is just a benefit
@nightsgrow6575
3 жыл бұрын
It’s an interesting topic. Do you think fat people more often than thin people ascribe their body to be a part of their personality? Like you mentioned “the funny fat guy” or just “the fat friend” etc
@marzipan2555
3 жыл бұрын
I genuinely think so! I think that's why I struggle to identify with the fat liberation/fat acceptance group. For me, if I gain 100 or lose 100, my personality is essentially the same. But It's not that way for everyone. identity is funky that way. there's probably a psychologist studying why that is.
@nightsgrow6575
3 жыл бұрын
@@marzipan2555 I’m not the target audience for fat acceptance but I generally find the whole “love your body” type of mentality a bit odd. Like, yes obviously don’t hate yourself, but also it’s just a body? The important parts of my personality and character etc is in no way related to my body and it’s appearance
@DeMafiaGirl
3 жыл бұрын
When you have a friend who has anorexia and is clearly very underweight people do attribute it to that person too like Eugenia Cooney for instance, she's the anorexic youtuber. I think its just a describer word for something that isn't deemed normal by society since when you imagine a "human being" someone with a healthy, slim looking body comes to mind.
@nightsgrow6575
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeMafiaGirl that’s true, I guess “extremes” in both directions maybe?
@lindsenddddd12345
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I lost about 100lb and being fat used to be a HUGE part of my personality. Personally though, I think it was because I was insecure about it and tried to get to it before I could be bullied if that makes sense
@GearheadK20C4
3 жыл бұрын
I'm thankful I found your channel. It helps keep me motivated to push my body. I began 2021 at 330lbs. I'm at 215 now after changing my diet and working out almost every day. I began experiencing sleep apnea and realized that I needed to make a change. I feel better than ever now and look forward to my next work out 💪🏾
@oosakasan
3 жыл бұрын
That's interesting what she says about the curiosity of "what would it be like if I lost more weight". That's how I ended up losing weight a few years ago; I wasn't very interested in doing so but I was unemployed and learned about TDEE at some point and thought "what would it be like if I ate at my TDEE?" "huh, that's not so hard. Wait, what would it be like if I ate *less* than my TDEE for awhile?". I think I really can say that curiosity was my main impetus to lose weight at that time! And I'm glad I did, it was a good experience. But I can see it would be really hard if your weight was part of your identity and had been your whole life.
@andreakoroknai1071
3 жыл бұрын
I actually really envy her confidence
@solus8685
3 жыл бұрын
Same. Been overweight and skinny, didn't feel confident either way :/
@namehere4954
3 жыл бұрын
It's not genuine though. It's all based on external validation - and as her body ages, it will all crumble down. No human characteristics can be sustained from the outside - happiness, peace, contentment, confidence, joy - all come from within.
@SapienSafari
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That’s invaluable.
@margaritap.9459
3 жыл бұрын
A person can love being. They can love their life despite being fat, disabled, having mental problems, debt, trauma, etc. Perfectly valid. But let's not center our hurdles, our shortcomings, our limitations (whether they are self inflicted or not, idk) as the thing we are and we love the most about ourselves.
@dejstoney
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what body neutrality is for and I’m all for it.
@lizk2378
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, I really enjoy your videos. It's hard to stay motivated right now because I am dealing with liver problems where the only treatment is to lose weight and eat really clean. I had to change many things about my diet overnight (no processed sugar, flour, and relatively low carb), and still only lose 0.5 lb/week at best. I actually got malnutrition symptoms until I got a nutritionist because I was used to portion control, not complete change of foods I eat. I work out to your vids, and they provide extra motivation to keep going despite the liver pain. 1.5 months in and pain is slowly improving. My one advice, you may not feel the effects now, but man when it hits you like it did with me (I'm 36), I wish I could go back and yell at my 20 something yr old self to improve my diet (I never got obese, BMI 27 or lower).
@thedolphinqueen9921
3 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me? You're doing GREAT! I don't know how time-sensitive the liver issues are, but a slow and steady 0.5 lbs/week is SO. MUCH. BETTER. Than a drastic short-term loss that will only climb back up as you go on after reaching your goal. You are working hard, and the best part is that THERE ARE RESULTS! Keep in mind that when you're at a healthy weight number-wise (since you said you have a good BMI, I assume it's true), progress will naturally be slower. You're doing amazing! Also, definitely good on you for enlisting the help of a professional. A good nutritionist can work wonders for a healthy and effective diet!
@lizk2378
3 жыл бұрын
@@thedolphinqueen9921 Thanks, I'm just impatient because I want the pain to go away. Also the constant bloating lol. I used to be able to lose weight much faster (ha age), so just had a bad day yesterday being frustrated. I am supposed to lose the weight relatively slow (rapid is bad for the liver), but I cannot take any meds for the pain (also affects liver). Thanks for the kind words, they made me feel a lot better. In total, they want me to lose around 15 lbs, but really, it's about eating a clean diet for the inflammation to go down. It's amazing that some undercooked meat can throw your body into chaos lol.
@RachelReduces
3 жыл бұрын
Money is the Root of all Evil. It's unfortunate that even if these "Fat Influencers" want to get healthier and lose weight, they feel their careers would be diminished. 😞
@13AS89
3 жыл бұрын
She's not special for being fat, she's special cause she's being authenticity herself.. we're all special and important we just gotta shine our true selves 🤫😉🥰
@aparna2701
3 жыл бұрын
Feeling kinda low because I was doing extremely well with combating my binging and stress-eating urges, but I slipped up for two days...really hope the results continue to stick. This video and the calm explanations inspired the hell outta me!
@babe8917
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t be so hard on yourself just let it be that one day and start fresh the next day. Just don’t give it up all together. You got this
@aparna2701
3 жыл бұрын
@@babe8917 thank you so much! You're so kind 😁
@babe8917
3 жыл бұрын
@@aparna2701 Thank you 😘 I think it is important that we all support each other. We are all in this together. I wish you all the best.
@anikojonas8380
3 жыл бұрын
Although I'm not that overweight (been chubby during my whole life), I can relate to the "feel special" part. I played sports since I was 6 for almost 15 years, however I NEVER lost weight. Why? Because I ate a LOT... whatever I moved off, I gained back because of my bottomless sweet stomach. Now I'm 30, overweight, and I don't like myself the way I am, BUT I'm learning, I'm adapting and I'm doing whatever I can to maintain a healthier lifestyle. She's not losing anything because of the same issue I had during my whole life... as someone else said in the comments: you can't out-exercise bad diet. Lovely video though!
@LouisesJourneyxo
3 жыл бұрын
Wow this was such an interesting video to watch. So interesting hearing the perspective from someone that hasn't had any real health issue or physical issues due to her weight and the fact that she has almost made it her identity and job to be plus size. I completely see where she's coming from. Its just interesting to hear it from a different perspective and I'm sure there's a lot of people that can relate
@niki_bbb
3 жыл бұрын
So, I am a bit overweight, trying to get to healthy BMI for years. I think I finally beat my binge-eating! I eat with a slight deficit, lift weight, try to not hate myself. What is my biggest motivation in my early 30s? The way my body feels. I woke up today and my leg hurts so much(I have a hereditary varicose, and my lifestyle and excess weight did not help avoiding it). I want to lose these 10 kilos, get stronger body and, if it will be necessary, get a corrective surgery without any complications. Being young and pain-free was nice, but it’s not gonna last forever.
@joannekerr3
3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly how I feel about my body when I am thin. I have recently gained weight and now fall into the average weight category and it feels weird to be just like everyone else. It's strange to not get all kinds of comments about my thinness.
@no-wun
3 жыл бұрын
love how honest she is
@nevermind6358
3 жыл бұрын
sometimes i feel bad for obese people who don't wanna lose weight because they probably wont going to know the feeling of being thin and healthy . bruh it feels so light and smooth . whenever I gain weight I feel heavy and weird . Idk may be its just me 😶🙃
@joannaable4123
3 жыл бұрын
Same! After losing weight, I can’t believe I actually used to live like that. I’ve “yo-yo”ed a bit due to binge eating. I feel the difference in so many ways. It’s crazy how much lighter you literally feel! It’s made everything so much easier in life! The only thing that’s “HaRd” is watching what I eat.
@amandacederberg4988
3 жыл бұрын
i get what you were trying to say but this is kind of a weird comment. obviously being lighter feels better
@nevermind6358
3 жыл бұрын
@@amandacederberg4988 i may not used better words that made my comment look weird to you . I get it 🙂 I was just trying to tell what I feel.
@libfuzzy4629
3 жыл бұрын
Sameee
@Flash-mx4km
3 жыл бұрын
Im not obese but gaining weight is the absolute worst feeling in the world
@jade.skyller8074
3 жыл бұрын
I relate to this hard I’ve always been pretty and fat and never had confidence problems was always popular and dating. It took me until I hit the 300’s to start feeling negatively about my weight.
@alyssapinon9670
3 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful! Whatever you choose to do I wish you well.
@dudavolpato269
3 жыл бұрын
I already have so many problems on my knees with a healthy BMI (not that I completely trust BMI, but…), imagine working out with extra 100-150lbs? You do have a reason to loose weight, if you want to keep jumping up and down as you say and not destroy all of your joints.
@iamawesomeprods
3 жыл бұрын
The crazy thing is she could still market herself as the plus size yoga coach. It was just change To this is how I practice yoga to loose weight, or still teaching people in bigger bodies because there are certain moves in yoga bigger people have to do differently to not hurt themselves. And seeing a person who was there size can be empowering. It’s all in how you market yourself, we really limit ourselves when we think we have to stay in the same space to continue being “successful”.
@prosperitywoman4life
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! New follower! But i thought Eden stopped making vlogs because, once she started losing weight, her videos stopped showing up. I gotta go back and catch up. So even KZitem algorithms go along with the subject of the platform until it changes.
@TheKirinyaga
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video of hers! It really made me self reflect and start to journal more throughout my current weightloss journey. I've been on soooo many and I just want this one to stick by delving into the mental aspect. Anywho, great job!
@Moose92411
3 жыл бұрын
One of the issues I've had talking with family about weight loss is that they automatically assume, despite my assurance to the contrary, that I'm implying that people need to lift hard every day, do tons of cardio, and look built like me in order to be healthy. IT JUST AIN'T SO.
@Smacy
3 жыл бұрын
She is the sweetest person ever omg
@amsfee4494
3 жыл бұрын
Smacccyy
@fromashestoadam351
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. This pops up in my mind a lot more as I get closer to my goal weight. When I was in high school, someone told me that I "didn't stink like a fat guy," and it actually made me feel good. That's about the pinnacle of me ever defying anyone's perception of "fat people expectations" haha. Being a pitiful fat dude was a big part of my personality though. I made friends and relationships through self-deprecation or otherwise demeaning myself with my fatness and without that, I don't think I would've ever been able to make friends. All else equal, a thinner me probably would've been insufferable, doomed to be miserable and isolated. In that aspect, my fatness worked for me. Now I have a (possibly) irrational fear that losing weight (along with getting sober) is going to take away not only my strongest tools to connect with others but my safety net for when I mess up. I've always been able to fall back on, "Oh, they just don't like fat people," as an excuse for rejection or disapproval. Not having that is scary because now it's the "real" me being rejected on my own merits, or lack thereof, instead of being able to tell (lie to) myself that it's a problem with them. Weight loss has been very worth it though and this is just the next phase in me transforming myself into the person I want to be. As terrifying as it can be, it's infinitely better than where I had been and where I was headed had I not changed.
@esmee6308
3 жыл бұрын
Your skill is turning a weakness into a strength, controlling social situations around it. You are able to connect to people, you simply have to find your new niché. Even IF you're 100% right and it's your strongest tool, it's like sidewheels on a bike, does it work, sure, but they prevent you from growing. The new you is going to be just as amazing, he's going to create great friendships, be a fun dude to be around and he's going to be the best him he can be in the process, feeling better than ever.
@jameslongstaff2762
3 жыл бұрын
This is relatable. I lost 50 pounds, but I've been finding it harder to lose the "last 30 pounds" because I'm more comfortable and in less pain than before. I think I'm still a little overweight.
@bluehypothermicreality6759
3 жыл бұрын
Her poor knees image the compound damage of the impact jumping around with the extra weight.... I can’t even do jumping exercises and I weigh 105lbs
@flojohobbit5084
3 жыл бұрын
She’s lost a huge amount of weight before so I’m confused why she is saying she wants to know how that feels. She has before. She said that she didn’t feel good and it wasn’t sustainable because she had to exercise so much.
@SaltySeaWitch3
3 жыл бұрын
She's never been at an ideal weight for her frame. She lost weight in the past but was still significantly overweight.
@adianamonet
3 жыл бұрын
She lost it very unhealthy, and gained it back super fast. She said she was depressed when she lost all that weight, so this time she's doing it the right way and will be able to truly see herself after she loses it.
@suigeneris2663
3 жыл бұрын
Not sustainable because she had to exercise so much? Lol, that right there is a choice lie, very nice.
@flojohobbit5084
3 жыл бұрын
@@suigeneris2663 you’re saying I’m lying?
@suigeneris2663
3 жыл бұрын
@@flojohobbit5084 No, she is. And so is the thing about her being happy about being fat or whatever. Maybe if you’re overweight but still generally healthy, but at her size…no way in hell. And it has nothing to do with appearance. You just feel like shit because most of the time you’re eating total crap and not exercising. Then it becomes more difficult to do regular stuff that normal-weighted people don’t even think about. No one is ever just satisfied being the “fat yoga instructor.” She knows that if she’s capable of being a great fat yoga person, then she’s capable of being a great yoga person, period. And which would you rather have as a yoga person? Not really familiar with the girl, but she’s just so incredibly full of it. Like, if she cares so much about having these hot bfs and friends despite being fat, then she is definitely caring a lot about her own image. It reveals her insecurity.
@Lunicia_the_crazy_healer
3 жыл бұрын
"there are certainly people, who like to struggle all the time..." Me: may I introduce you to my mother?
@royce6485
3 жыл бұрын
I love that she had a positive fat experience! It’s seriously awesome to know that she is treated well and is successful at that weight. I love hearing about experiences outside of the norm. And I really respect her candidness in talking about fat positivity and how it provides its own kind of advantages.
@janetgreta
3 жыл бұрын
I lost over 100 lbs and started my own weight loss KZitem channel 💫 You are always an inspiration! Love these video you create!😱
@Heyitsjustaroman
3 жыл бұрын
Kinda unrelated but I am obsessed with your new hair color, this blue looks COOL AF
@completelycrazy1
3 жыл бұрын
Very few people have the courage to self-reflect and to admit to this sort of thing. Even if she lost the weight, she would still have a personality that differentiates her from the rest
@troysmith6190
3 жыл бұрын
In my 20s I was 280 ibs and still gaining weight i did not care back then fast forward to 2020 i am 46 years old and 395 ibs and I felt like I was in my 70s back and knees always hurting can't go a couple steps without being out of breath you don't feel the weight really bad till you start getting older I feel so much better now weighing 310
@Malzy518777
3 жыл бұрын
I can relate to this so hard. I'm the popular pretty fat girl that didn't have issues with being outgoing, getting guys, making friends etc. I felt/feel exactly the way she did. it made me special, I was different than everyone else. I havent lost any weight but I do want to for health reasons. I am scared tho for the same reasons, what if im not special anymore, what if im just like everyone else? I tell myself that aesthetics dont matter, my health does. So im actively trying to lose weight now.
@mairaveg
3 жыл бұрын
Theres more overweight and obese people than not...
@annacleverley307
3 жыл бұрын
2/3rds of Americans are overweight or obese. Maybe in your group of friends you are different than everyone else, but you are certainly what is normal in the bigger picture.
@KittySnicker
3 жыл бұрын
Kinda sad if you only feel special for your weight
@Malzy518777
3 жыл бұрын
@@KittySnicker breh you’re literally so dumb. I feel “special” for all the reason the girl up there listed. bc i’m the anomaly. yeah there are tons of fat people, but a lot of them let it get in their way. I never did. never had low self esteem and was always outgoing. got all the guys. i’m pretty. I was an anomaly that’s why I felt special stupid. I don’t think i’m special BECAUSE of my weight, I think i’m special for what I am and what I can do DESPITE my weight. think a little harder.
@slimecorn
3 жыл бұрын
You'd probably be even more popular if you lost weight, just saying. You'd be even more of an outlier (especially if you live in the midwest/south) if you were a normal weight.
@FitLabb
3 жыл бұрын
Really Interesting topic. Never thought much about this specific issue, but it’s definitely an industry issue that can potentially de-incentivize someone to not lose weight & get healthier. I do think the reverse can also be true, as you are an example of that opposing side in many ways.
@desireegoldendust
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's a compliment. I take it's a bit negative when you have everyone doubting you because of your appearance. This didn't feel right for me. I lost a total of 99 lbs. And that's just half way to my goal. We wanna gloat and be like,"yeah as a fat person, I can do just as much as you." Yes, we probably can, but that stuff be putting strain on my body. My weight sits on my knees. When I'd do push ups, it would be hard pushing my weight to the ground. Working out hurts because my fat is swaying left and right. I don't like being this big. And I hated when I was 380lbs. I looked different and now I got a neck and I just glow differently. I feel lighter, bit like a feather, but lighter with more energy. I am a beast too!! I don't know where I was going with this, I just hope I could shed some insight with how I feel with those " compliments". It just wasn't a good feeling for me. And that also, made me wanna change. Because of how others viewed me.
@chilaeyaezell2171
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your perspective Desiree! And best of luck as you continue your journey!
@carochan86
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your prospective and Congrats on the weight loss.
@verybarebones
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, saying "i like running" and people looking at your legs and going "i believe you yeah" feels 10000 times better than them going "what? You? For real?". I've been in both sides and i know what i pick.
@desireegoldendust
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support pals!!!
@desireegoldendust
3 жыл бұрын
@@verybarebones Exactly! I feel you. You just sit there and be like .. I get it. I'm bigger but I can still like these things and I do these things. I'm new with the whole fitness and wellness journey and I'm learning still, but like, I don't see how she could always think that's a compliment. I ache when I run but I love it so much because I get to run through my frustration and pain and come out of it, feeling like I can do more! I want to do more! You know. Hope I'm not talking too much😅
@jcarey1983
3 жыл бұрын
Social media influencers are all the new "Billy Mays"🤣
@BrandanTheBroker
3 жыл бұрын
At least OxiClean was worth a shit 😂
@Metonymy1979
3 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing video. It's so mentally healthy. I love it
@nararabbit1
3 жыл бұрын
The biggest reason I have that makes losing weight hard is I got sexualized a lot as a young girl and woman, and that dropped off precipitously when I got fat. I REALLY don’t want to go back to feeling anxious over being sexually harassed :(
@Tina06019
2 жыл бұрын
This lady must have VERY STRONG muscles to have been a high-performing athlete while significantly overweight.
@Thandy_Daydream
3 жыл бұрын
This is such a good point! I also used to thrive on being able to run long distances more steadily than my skinnier peers 😣 and the funny part is they were unfit but part of the reason I ran better was cause I just cared more to prove a point than they did. 😕
@MeganManXxX
3 жыл бұрын
I used to watch her sometimes because she has an inviting personality but it’s been a long time. I’m surprised she’s no longer vegan.
@SlayerPrincess
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy listening to these videos when I'm coding. (helps to subconsciously keep me from mindless snacking while at the computer) I appreciate the level of compassion and understanding he exhibits in all his content. Theres such empathy and kindness each topic is approached with and that is so rare on the internet
@lordsxman
3 жыл бұрын
Tough video for me. I am NOT an exceptional fat person. I've never had a monetary or career reason for staying fat. In fact most of the bad things that have happened to fat people have happened to me. From knee pain to breaking toilet seats to impotence to diabetes and congestive heart failure. I cannot relate to this video. Sorry.
@hollysmith1347
3 жыл бұрын
My younger brother is about 500ibs 250kgs. He has knee issues has to she physio. He has compacted lungs, bad shoulder, the one he sleeps on, has sleep apnoea and is pre-diabetic. His only 31years old. He says oh it's just gentics, not my weight. Or he'll say I will start to lose weight next month. I have given up. I've been trying to help for years. When he asks for help I do, but I no longer go to him asking if he wants help. Because all his troubles are gentics. Which actually aren't genetic at all. If he doesn't change he might not be here past 50.
@Jean-qn4fy
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. She loves being fat. Is she going to love the diabetes, heart disease, joint pain, cancer, back pain, lack of endurance,, and broken down knees that go with it? She's already admitting that she has pain, but at a lower level than other fat people.
@IvoryMane
3 жыл бұрын
In a world where instant gratification has become an addiction, a sustainable diet can bring "withdrawal" symptoms. The great feeling of having a fit body will not come right away. There will be a period someone loses hope. They can't see the change. That's why a goal body shouldn't be your focus. Your focus should be pushing your body to be more active. There's no standard that confines you to being active. Simply walking, dancing, going out, etc. is a success. It's a more realistic view of life that isn't materialistic.
@Paramontana92
3 жыл бұрын
that girl is going to kill her knees.
@danyellejones3187
3 жыл бұрын
I can relate to her in alot of ways. You have to change the way you view yourself. Losing weight doesn't fix the internal issues that started you to gain weight in the first place. I am on a journey to fix all the abuse I did to my body yo yo dieting. Finding the balance for long term success.
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