I think the switch from aesthetic goals to athletic goals is how you actually achieve aesthetic goals 😅. The moment I stopped worrying about looks or weight and started focusing on fun athletic goals like farther faster heavier and chasing things like can I learn to backflip? Can I sprint train without injury? What sort of flexibily/mobility/stability do I need to do those insane calisthenics moves?? Then I was training/eating in order to fuel something FUN not something that caused me stress (waist size). And let me tell you the body CONFIDENCE that comes from being able to do a dragon squat or multiple pull ups is second to none!
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Definitely setting goals that motivate us to keep at the habits that also yield aesthetic goals is key! Love that you're finding ways to keep yourself motivated, moving forward and enjoying the journey! All about pursuing those challenges we want! And often that hard work does pay off in so many ways :-) Confidence and strength are truly built through what we overcome and show ourselves we can do!
@ChittarupaYoga
2 ай бұрын
I totally agree. For me, it's about being able to do what I like and need to do. Looking good feels great but being able to take care of myself is more important.
@katrinabaldizan1567
2 ай бұрын
How does one sprint train without injury?! Any recommendations welcome. I miss sprinting (played soccer), but I can not risk my knees again, it took years for them to heal. Plus I get shin splint stupid easy now. EEE.
@NoblePeril
2 ай бұрын
@katrinabaldizan1567 stability, mobility, flexibility. I trained my entire body with those 3 principles in mind, and also with a "slow is fast" mentality. It took me months to get running with good form down flat before I even attempted faster paces. KZitem has been an invaluable resource for proper training techniques.
@k.5425
2 ай бұрын
i really want to get into cali as an overweight woman. all this sounds cool
@mjf1036
3 ай бұрын
Reason we get and stay fat is because it is so incredibly easy to do so. 99% of the products sold in grocery store are slowly killing us while making us fat and sick. Our stressful lives and so comfortable couches are the other drivers. Let's break that cycle. Get sick and tired of being sick and tired! ❤🎉
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
One small change today can add up. Here are some simple healthy habits I like to work on with clients - redefiningstrength.com/25-healthy-habits-that-will-change-your-life-forever?sl=yc
@leeannemaronna7036
3 ай бұрын
Do you need to join a gym or can workouts at home work?
@TorchwoodJHarkness
3 ай бұрын
@@leeannemaronna7036 I do home workouts. I lost 43 pounds since February.
@BrassyBrunette
3 ай бұрын
Yes, that's so true
@mettamorph4523
3 ай бұрын
@leeannemaronna7036 is this a bot question.
@bibibrin5035
2 ай бұрын
5 days before my period I simply cannot exercise. I tried. Took another week to recover fully. So I just simply give myself a break that week before. I sleep more, eat more progesterone foods and when I get tired, I rest. Seriously, listening to your body is so underrated.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Listening to your body is key but also, we have to recognize that so much of how we "feel" is also what we've TRAINED. We can feel full while under eating. We can train ourselves to repeat certain patterns. So responding to our body is key but also planning ahead to address what we "should" do and what may be needed despite how we feel also has to be balanced in. Meeting ourselves where we are at, while moving ourselves forward!
@practicallyheidi8505
2 ай бұрын
I know when I am in PMS when I switch from music on my walks to podcasts. It is so odd but Uber consistent. I also start eating breakfast. Then the day I get my period I am back to music and fasting.
@amiar875
2 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you so much for stating"...so much of how we 'feel' is also what we've TRAINED." Just yesterday, I felt full after dinner, but I think I'm undereating. It was confusing. I did end up forcing myself to eat more even though I was "full." So, your comment is incredibly helpful and validating. Thank you for all your hard work on these super informative videos!!!💙💪🏽
@sarahjane4908
2 ай бұрын
Similar situation for me, but it’s usually one day before my period and the first two days of my period. Sorry if TMI but my cramps are so intense I will have nausea vomiting and diarrhea if I do a full workout. There’s just no way I can “train” myself to work through that.
@oliviasamey9948
2 ай бұрын
@@sarahjane4908 So sorry for that. Have you tried simple stretches? I heard it helps with PMS.
@ninalee8625
3 ай бұрын
I've had two children and am over 60yrs. I gained 30-40 pounds during the pandemic lockdown. Just when I thought I was just too old to get back into shape, I finally showed progress. I found that I do need to take breaks from dieting and eat spaghetti and meatballs or whatever once a week and just rest once or twice a week instead of mad exercise several times a day, every day.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
YES! It's not just one intensity forever. Diet breaks, "cheat days," refeeds...all help us create balance for consistency long term, which is key. Can't out exercise or out diet time and sometimes backing off and doing the minimum to even keep going helps us find that motivation again to push through a bit more!
@ChittarupaYoga
2 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC Good to know. Thanks for this response.
@llamasugar5478
2 ай бұрын
I’ve always been a “go big or go home” type. I _loved_ the challenge of a 90-minute kickboxing class, even did P90X at 49 years old. I’ve done thousands of reps of weightlifting. Only this year has the concept of RECOVERY been part of my regimen. I took “recovery” days in the past, but all it meant was that I was running on the treadmill instead of lifting. Now, every other day is a recovery day. I row, lift, and/or play pickle ball (tournament level) M, W, F, and Sat. T, Th, and Sun are rest days. The gains have been encouraging.
@ABIGAILHERNANDEZ-wo3ek
3 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. Your infomercial killed me! Thanks for reminding us that there's no "magic cure" but rather a strategic and disciplined journey
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! :-) Glad it made you laugh! There truly isn't any quick fix...just that consistency over time! But that journey is so powerful in its impact...no matter what goal we want to work toward!
@DianasReviews
3 ай бұрын
Yes! it was very clever and entertaining
@Jaydyte
3 ай бұрын
😂😂 😂I actually bought one of those in the commercial 😅
@just-me6023
3 ай бұрын
I started working out consistently 1 Year ago in Feb. I am getting so much stronger. I can do things now I couldn't then. I didn't have abs yet but can see some definition. I'm in my late 40s and while I wish I would have done this in my 20s an grateful I finally found my strength.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
YES! Love that you're making changes and focusing on that consistency! Great job!
@SucculentSorcerer
3 ай бұрын
It's such an exciting transformation! You have my respect for your dedication
@llamasugar5478
2 ай бұрын
TODAY is always a great time to start! 😊
@doriswlongAgoandfarAway
3 ай бұрын
I want to listen to this everyday - especially when I want to give up.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it helped!
@venusavenue1722
3 ай бұрын
I will ... Every time I want to give up I will see this video, which BTW, came RIGHT on time 💜
@charpacitto1496
3 ай бұрын
Great idea
@stephafitt1
3 ай бұрын
This is so true! I've been in a dip lately, feeling so tired and demotivated, this video has just kicked me back to the starting line. Motivation is one thing but consistency is key but just so hard!
@lindabrodney4958
2 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC I could not eat less and live yet every day the scale defeats me, It is all in the belly and so out of proportion to the rest of the body. I am not a candidate for surgery because of a blood disorder. I am only 10- 12 pounds over weight ; (medication related I believe beta blocker) I eat one meal a day, salad with a lean protein, one piece of toast in the morning with peanut butter and a piece of fruit for supper. No beverages but water and black tea. Looks like I am having twins, I have stopped bring it up to doctors because they say eat less, move more. Clothes fitting correctly is a big problem because of pop tummy. I do 12,000 steps a day. I ve subscribed and will try your advice. seriously, this is a big distraction for me. Boy, I need a coach like you.
@theportal2012
2 ай бұрын
Wow! More women need to see this video! I’m 50 in Menopause and at it for a year with weightlifting, rucking (weighted vest walking), walking and caloric deficit… I didn’t pay attention that I am loosing weight on my arms and chest and just looked at my belly. What an aha moment! Thanks! 🙏
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that perspective shift helped! :-) Keep up your consistency with those healthy habits!
@normasarsby1350
3 ай бұрын
Very occasionally a really good factual podcast comes along. This is the most honest I’ve ever seen.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helps!
@rivkabenaroch1133
3 ай бұрын
Omg soooooo needed to hear this. That's exactly happening to me. Belly looks bigger now that other body parts r shrinking . Thank you so much for encouraging us
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped! That step back to see that is sometimes what we need to keep going! You've got this!
@kimberlylilfox4996
Ай бұрын
I lost my job, got a new one that starts in 5 weeks. I’m getting into the best shape of my life because I can focus on losing weight and eating well. It’s hard but I’m seeing results! ❤ appreciate the videos and content❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
Keep it up! And congrats on the new job! Perfect timing to take care of you as you enter this new journey!
@robertlehnert4148
3 ай бұрын
I was at a thrift/consignment store in Topeka a few years ago, and one kiosk not only had a Thighmaster, they also had a Shake Weight. I almost bought them just for the laughs.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
🤣
@tinalee6026
3 ай бұрын
😂
@berlynhale2962
3 ай бұрын
I’m not precise with my diet . I don’t track macros or calories . I just try not to eat too much and eat as healthy as I can . However , I drink quite a bit. I exercise 5-6 days a week . And walk a lot in my job . Just changing the way I eat and working out I’ve lost over 20 lbs in 6 months and almost have an 8 pack . My tummy is not like yours but I’m happy with my progress. I did 260 lbs yesterday on leg press; 15 reps! But your body is goals! And your arms are WOW! Thank you for this video! I love it
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Congrats on making those changes and seeing amazing results! And thank you! Keep up that heavy lifting and habit changes!
@hj8707
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful reminder of "when other places look smaller, the places we don't like look bigger." I think I'm currently at this stage and had felt a bit of a waning in my motivation. Now I feel like I'm kind of on the right path. I will admit though, I really hate core work LOL. Despite that though, when I started my workout journey, I could only hold a plank for about 20 secs, now I can go almost a full minute! Small wins!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
WOO HOO! Celebrate those performance improvements. That's awesome! And keep going. I do like measurements for that reason to help judge the changes even a bit better!
@May-qb3vx
3 ай бұрын
I feel this. My stomach has been liking smaller and it makes my lower back fatty areas look much more pronounced and I hate it. Hopefully one day they can go too
@uniquegeek2708
17 күн бұрын
When I started back in the gym again, my midsection looked bigger. Then I poked at it, and realized it was definitely more solid. So it was a smidgen bigger, but it was also BETTER. Eventually some fat came off that area too. You got this!
@JennWatson
3 ай бұрын
I'm one year in exercising 60 minutes daily and it's changed my life!!!!! Do it!!!!!!!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Keep it up!
@misu7679
2 ай бұрын
It's not advisable to exercise "heavily" daily especially for a female. The body needs time to recover and as women we have different timeline depending on our cycles. Check Dr. Mindy
@skinscience6579
Ай бұрын
@@misu7679 she never said heavily....she said daily
@zeroresistance7203
13 күн бұрын
just walk... walking is one of the best ways to burn fat of the body ironically. it's very low effort and low impact considering the benefits you get from walking.
@e_i_e_i_bro
5 күн бұрын
Ok but I hate it
@susanapplegate9758
3 ай бұрын
You rock! We need to hear the real down and dirty, come to terms, and get on with a real long-term commitment. Hard, yes…but ‘not impossible’, which is actually really great. Just KEEP doing it 💕
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
YES! And recognizing the hard can often help us plan for it and embrace it to finally push through and see the results we want!
@outofmyelement932
3 ай бұрын
I needed this today. Progress has been slow, but I am definitely stronger and have more endurance. And today I saw the recoup on my scale and with the measuring tape - but only a little bit. Keep going. Don't quit! I'm in this to win!
@just-me6023
3 ай бұрын
Keep going, slow and steady.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
YES! Keep going! Slow results are real results and I love that you're measuring progress in other ways. So key to helping us see those healthy habit changes paying off!
@ChittarupaYoga
2 ай бұрын
I love how you get up in our faces with reality and then break down what we need to do to get results.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad the information helps!
@megzin00
3 ай бұрын
I'm on Day 104 of my healthier lifestyle routine and this video was exactly what I needed to hear. I was feeling stuck, those problem pudgy areas sticking out more and more and I almost convinced myself I needed to go into a less protein, severe calorie difference to get past this hump. I'm so glad this video described that those areas will come off as long as I stay consistent, because I like the routine and foods I'm eating now. Thank you!!!!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
KEEP GOING! You've got this!!
@1timbarrett
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for pushing back on the pernicious myth that spot-reduction is possible. 🙏
@KGG2
2 ай бұрын
No one believes it anymore, its not a pernicious myth
@rachelcrossen8136
3 ай бұрын
It’s the consistency to me. A vacation or holiday comes up and knocks me totally off for a week or two.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
It has in the past BUT knowing this pattern, you now have the power to adjust. What's one thing you could test out to help yourself not stay off track for weeks after? I know for me it was having meals already prepped for when I got back. It was having exactly a game plan and even implementing a mini cut at times prior. But when we know our patterns, while very hard to change, we do gain the power to adjust!
@bzylarisa
3 ай бұрын
I'm trying to squeeze into that 7% of women who actually lose belly fat💪🏻 I'm in my mid-forties. It's been 9 months since I started to change habits, and 7 months since I started working out regularly. I watch your videos (to see your beautiful muscle tone) whenever I need more motivation. I've lost quite a bit of belly fat, but there's still a lot more to shred. I'm starting to see some definition in my stomach, though...well, if I squint hard😅 Hope I can continue this lifestyle forever.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Great job! KEEP IT UP! There will be ups and downs but creating that consistency and giving results time to snowball is key! You've got this! (And thank you!)
@bzylarisa
2 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC thanks you! ❤️🙏🏻
@kellykammert1569
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the reminder that reaching this goal is in fact hard work!
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
Glad it helps! I think we all need that reminder at times to help ourselves keep going when it feels HARD!
@TheCloudySky4
2 ай бұрын
Its been 2 years since i work out 3 days per week consistently and i lost weight, i already like my body, i am around 115 lbs but dont care about scales anymore. But that lower belly fat does not freaking go away.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
That last stubborn bit can be hard to lose. And if you have your workouts dialed in consistently, it may be a tweak to those macros that makes the difference!
@mivical
2 ай бұрын
women are meant to have some fat there, to protect the ovaries. theres a reason why its so hard to "get rid of". i dont understand the hype around having such low body fat, fat helps us survive and do things
@TheCloudySky4
2 ай бұрын
ovaries are not vital for me anyway. So might as well try harder to lose the fat and stay flat.
@micaonyx5301
16 күн бұрын
@@mivicalNo, no we're NOT, that's just what people tell themselves when they don't want to give up the high carb foods that's keeping that spare tire around their waist 🤔
@TheAwakenedMom
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! You are so true- I see everywhere else shrinking and my stomach is not so I give up because I feel like I’m looking worst than I started! So now I see, I have to keep pushing past what I see. My stomach didn’t grow bigger, it’s just that everything else is shrinking and my stomach will follow suit. I’m going back at it!!!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
YES! Often it is that other areas have changed while the one area we want to have changed hasn't! Measurements can be so key to even help us see this. Stay the course!
@sabythoma1878
3 ай бұрын
You always shows up in my day when I needed the most. I literally had a thought my belly fat is not moving and I look worse. Then you came along and I shake my self judgement. ❤❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped beastette! The process is slow and recognizing the ways we are seeing results to help ourselves stay consistent is key!
@LoadBondBond
3 ай бұрын
Love the dogs in between your video isn’t boring and actually helpful thank you 💪🏻
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Glad they help! And Kiwi and Sushi say hi!
@Blindfold-Me
5 күн бұрын
Thank you for explaining the ab thing. I never understood why I needed to work core if it doesn’t help me flatten my stomach but you convinced me to try and start
@redefiningstrengthOC
5 күн бұрын
Glad the tips help! And I can tell you, even just from a functional standpoint of lifting more and moving better to get more out of other training, core work can also have such a huge impact!
@user-wt8pg4iy4d
13 күн бұрын
I was about to lose my motivation of losing weight because i couldn’t understand why my belly look so much bigger when the rest of my other body area got smaller and i have exercise consistently and been eating right! Now I want to hit the gym harder 😊Thank you for a great video!
@redefiningstrengthOC
13 күн бұрын
So glad it helped! Celebrate the recomp happening and KEEP GOING!
@irisellie5139
20 күн бұрын
Thank you! These are things people need to hear about fitness. I appreciate how you presented it, as an informative and optimistic way, grounded in being realistic, but without guilt tripping
@redefiningstrengthOC
19 күн бұрын
I'm so glad it helped! I like to own the hard we will encounter so we can plan for it and see results snowball :-)
@sinkintostillness
Ай бұрын
Be consistent, rather than all or nothing. Slow and steady wins the race! We watch get fit videos (usually of half dressed, gorgeous people) and want instant gratification, with none of the work. You have to find a routine that fits in with your own life, and stick to it. And appreciate that rest is just as important in building the body of your dreams.
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
It's true...that consistency and embracing TIME is truly key! You've got to learn to meet yourself where you are at and adjust as your body, needs and goals change!
@theeprincess777
3 ай бұрын
Right on time cuz I really didn’t want to workout today Thanks for the push 🙌
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
You've got this! Often the workouts we don't want to do feel the best!
@patinoa97
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad i found this video. I've been consistent for over a month and feel exactly what you stated. Paper towel effect is real!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
HECK YES it is!
@Congiary
Ай бұрын
Oh I really liked the last part. I can tell I'm hitting a wall. Didnt even consider that I could PLAN a week or two to pause workout/dieting. Usually I go until I break and stop caring, so a mental reset like this is way healthier for me
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
YES! Planning that little break often helps us stay more consistent overall and does proactively allow us to recharge so we don't break!
@shrutiaiyer1830
2 ай бұрын
Seriously, the video is exactly what I needed to keep on going with my workout routine. I'm a heart patient and still recovering from health conditions, but lesson learnt hard way and I started working out after the angio. Sometimes I feelso sad and want to be healthy as before. This video really made my mind stronger... thank you so much for the inspiration🙏🏻
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
You've got this! Focus on regressing to progress and meet your body where it is at to move forward!
@amandaflippin5368
3 ай бұрын
Gave up my scale for a measuring tape early in my fitness journey, best thing I ever did!
@AmysSewingRoom
3 ай бұрын
Great video! I like “what gets measured gets managed”. Your infomercial is hilarious!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
hehe thanks! And that's one of my favorite personal reminders!
@AvecBella
3 ай бұрын
Hi Corey. It’s HARD!!! I’m watching this right now *LoL The last few pounds seem to be the hardest. I feel like I’m stuck… 😢 Thanks for the reminders for me to keep Goinggg! ❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
They ARE the hardest! Because you're pushing a new boundary and you also want to do things in a way to sustain your results and not lose muscle. Stay focused on that consistency!
@takeupyourcrown6407
2 ай бұрын
This was the most helpful video I’ve watched on this topic! Thank you!!
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! So glad it helped!
@rcg5317
3 ай бұрын
Infomercial was awesome. Should “this one WEIRD trick”😂
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
hehe thanks!
@TheKrystalbluefox
3 ай бұрын
I really like this entire video; she's very truthful especially toward the end covering process and how self-control can need a break occasionally.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad it helped!
@HealthyforLife-nqp17
3 ай бұрын
Your video is a must-watch for everyone. It's filled with valuable insights and powerful messages that can change lives. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! So glad it helps!
@MR-rj2qw
3 ай бұрын
While I think a quite low body fat percentage might look best, it is probably healthier to have a little more of it. That very skinny look is only normal in teenagers.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
I have clients that have abs at 20% and those that get down to 15%. And both can have perfect hormonal balance and energy. Not to mention even higher fat percentages can struggle with hormonal balance...not just those that get "too lean." It really depends on where you store fat, what aesthetic may be right for you and what level of fat you have to achieve it. So make sure to take care of your health and focus on feeling, looking and moving your best :-)
@daysoftheboo
3 ай бұрын
I made a lot of progress in this year of losing body fat , I'm now 112 lb , definitely agree losing weight slowly healthy But the weird thing is that at 112 lb at 5 ft 5 I still have this last stubborn lingering belly fat, at 112 lb I should be lean right? Well I suppose I would be but this little belly pouch belly fat and the last jiggling fat on my thighs would say NOPE LOL but I don't want to cut any more calories because I don't want to cut nutrition out I know it's not healthy to rush the process, maybe in the long run I will cut a little bit of calories because I do want to achieve my more than 20 years dream of having a flat tummy because I also want a flat tummy in a healthy body too 🙏🏻
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Congrats on making progress already. Although I'll tell you to potentially get the definition you want, you may have to embrace the scale INCREASING. And I wouldn't cut calories but focus on macros as I mentioned, and adjustments there. You may even find that by slowly moving to maintenance and increase calories, you see a bit more muscle built and that definition happen!
@daysoftheboo
3 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC currently I eat between 1,900 to 2,050 calories a day I do want to reverse diet and eat more but I don't want my belly fat to get bigger! It's very strange how my body is leaner from my ribs up but from the bottom of my ribs down that's where the last body fat lingers My stomach is for sure is one of my biggest areas and the place where fat goes straight to first, but I do want to slowly increase my calorie intake I just don't want to gain any more body fat I do want muscle though but not more fat, I waited and worked so hard and so patient to get rid of the body fat that I was carrying before I don't want to see it Come again especially since I'm in my early 40s I'm very terrified of menopause weight gain too I'm not in menopause but I am very scared of it all the horror stories I've heard of menopause including the body fat gain
@CharlotteV3D
3 ай бұрын
I always love a good video that doesn't sell you tons of crap and false hopes. This is the truth you're saying here - good nutrition, good exercise, and quality over quantity. I would add fasting to that equation and you get yourself a very good recipe for a healthy metabolism. Preach!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Those basics are essential. Only because I love nerding out about this I feel the need to say... I honestly would only debate you on the fasting, not because I don't like it (I do and have used it personally based on my specific goals at the time) and I see lots of merit for lots of clients, BUT because one meal timing doesn't work for everyone and you can achieve many of the benefits of fasting in other ways. And for some clients we avoid fasting as it leads to them creating too much restriction or not working with their schedule. All about knowing the options and opportunities in things and then finding what works for us!
@CharlotteV3D
3 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC totally! :)
@jenmck8146
3 ай бұрын
Wow, so many great points here, just what I needed to hear right now. Subscribed! ❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Welcome to RS! So glad the video helped!
@auriculares02
3 ай бұрын
We need a bit of belly fat. We need to maintain a certain amount of body fat or else our hormones will become imbalanced.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
We need to have enough fat for hormonal balance, but that doesn't mean we can't have definition in our abs. And exactly what level a woman needs varies based on her genetics and build.
@tonyquinlan7341
3 ай бұрын
Belly fat is lost in the kitchen,low carb high protein.consistency and discipline,its that simple
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
I agree our diet is key. But I've found that for many women with their cycle, low carb actually negatively impacts hormonal health and thyroid health. During menopause it can be more helpful as we can become insulin resistant. But that's why I mention the challenges here and tips to focus on key components, especially as you get to that last little bit. 1% tweaks and improvements in all systems working together adds up.
@GFIREGIRL
3 ай бұрын
❤ I agree 100%.
@Shellsea22
3 ай бұрын
Low carb is lie we've all been told. Animal fat is essential for our bodies.
@kentcountymassage9567
3 ай бұрын
Why work out
@tonyquinlan7341
3 ай бұрын
@@kentcountymassage9567 Working out ,is the icing on the cake.
@frankquinn6872
3 ай бұрын
That's some necessary tough love right there!👏👏👏
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
I think owning the hard that we may face with a goal is so key!
@kimdavis1091
3 ай бұрын
Great video Cori, so true on all counts
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@emilybilbow4990
3 ай бұрын
Your advice is well intentioned but we also need to embrace our bodies… our curves, belly fat, cellulite. It’s ok to have sone… in fact it’s healthy to have a little… I wish I knew who decided that having a everyone should have 6 pack abs… all women should love their bodies no matter what the size or shape.. most women do not have super lean abs and quite a few of the ones that do don’t love their bodies either!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Totally agree we should love our bodies and selves, flawsomeness and all. And this isn't about that. It isn't about having no fat or even a six pack. It's about knowing why achieving a change in body comp, especially as we push those limits is so hard. And I bring up in the video that part of what builds confidence and such isn't even the goal, but in what we overcome. You should love yourself along the journey, but that doesn't also mean not always wanting to improve and grow. I never want to stop trying to be what I feel is my best, strongest, healthiest, fittest self (in however I choose to define that)...and that means always wanting to improve and learn!
@pennypenny376
Ай бұрын
"What's measured gets managed" ooo, that clicked in for me. Thank you
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
Aw yay! So glad it helped!
@carolinewoolgar6457
2 ай бұрын
The dog at the end 😍 Seriously tho love this video.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Kiwi and Sushi are the stars! :-) And thank you! Glad it helps!
@leopardglasses1
3 ай бұрын
Great video- just the push I needed. Thanks 🌻
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped!
@PlantPerson58
2 ай бұрын
At 66, staying healthy is a priority for me over how I look. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, especially doing squats and lifting weights, has helped keep my weight down and definitely made my body smaller. I hardly ever weigh myself, just a quick check now and again.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Love that you're focusing on your health as those habits do also result in the aesthetic results we want! Keep up those daily healthy habits!
@Al-vs6jd
3 ай бұрын
Funny I’ve just seen this, I’m currently trying to lose weight, I broke my ankle last August and I’ve only just recovered, put on lots of weight because of that and menopause. Its been about 5 weeks and it’s coming off so slowly, I’ve lost about 4 pounds, my fiance however has lost a stone, it’s soul destroying for me as we’re doing the same things. I’m really paying more attention to what I eat and I’m on the treadmill an hour a day, very fast walking (I couldn’t run!!). I was feeling a bit defeated this morning but this seeing this video has helped, thank you.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
With menopause results can be slower as your navigating hormonal fluctuations constantly. And I think recognizing that is going on is key so we help ourselves stay consistent for longer. But also remember that by losing slowly and staying focused on not rushing the process, you help yourself even build and retain lean muscle which will only make maintaining your results that much easier! KEEP IT UP!
@betsysanders4524
3 ай бұрын
lol… I had both the thigh master & the ab works in the late 80’s
@KO-lw4lo
3 ай бұрын
I’m with you😂
@marciachantabhan7768
3 ай бұрын
I needed to hear this today! Thank you!
@MissHallikeri
2 ай бұрын
People in south asia are so thin that all they have is a flat stomach. No big deal. At certain sizes all a person will have is a flat stomach
@MissHallikeri
2 ай бұрын
This woman is very cute. She looks like Neha Patil. I like her
@ElleDaily
3 ай бұрын
Perfect! Exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you 💪🏼🙌🏼
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped!
@tendr247
3 ай бұрын
I still have the thigh and butt master lol….they actually do work the inner thigh and butt. I had the belly one but it was in my way so gave it away.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
hehe yes some aren't that bad although they don't magically spot reduce an area and aren't a quick fix...although they can be used to help strengthen.
@lifeA.C
3 ай бұрын
OMG me too. I kept my blaster but just gave away the roller due to no space - so funny
@resilientbodies
3 ай бұрын
The beginning of this video! 😂🤣 I turn 40 this year and I vividly remember those infomercials!!! Thanks for another great video!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helps! :-)
@nicolew9419
3 ай бұрын
Great video. I’ve watched sooo many health & fitness videos and never heard a breakdown like this before. Thank you!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped!
@laurahorace9939
2 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you 🙏
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
So glad it helps!
@Nothingbuttruth0
3 ай бұрын
So true that sometimes it feals wors...😅 I have lost 10kg in 10 weeks and i am struggle with belly fat. After 2 pregnancys now is time for me . i have embrace this process and i know is a long one , i will not give up on myself i have 15 kg to go, nothing can stop me .
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Yes! Keep going with those habits that are moving you forward!
@aulsa1056
21 күн бұрын
love you ty for this video I've been going to the gym regularly for 2 years now, but I've been stagnating for a while, mostly because I wasn't tracking what I ate
@redefiningstrengthOC
20 күн бұрын
Our diet truly is key to seeing those results snowball! :-)
@youtubeKathy
3 ай бұрын
you're acting is highly underrated .
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
🤣
@ahambrahmasmi9970
23 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm from India.i love ur video n all hard work u put in 👍❤️.
@JP-pu6zh
Ай бұрын
Would want to add that you don't need to find the perfect workout or perfect diet or whatever. Just push through and keep going. Set some specific goals like running a certain distance or lifting a certain weight. If you reach that, no one can take that from you if you keep going. Some adjustments can be made in the future if you want to. Keep going, it doesn't need to be perfect.
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
Definitely agree that searching for something perfect or trying to hit an "ideal" can hold us back from even simply starting. We can tweak along the way to keep learning and growing as nothing in one form even necessarily works forever! Start with small habit changes that build!
@sweetmalissa
2 ай бұрын
Yes!!!! I do feel like I look worse! Omg. You just validated my whole life lol. I was 5’1 106 at my smallest and felt ok but still had a belly and lost some of my athlete muscle. So I decided to clean up my diet and lift 4-5x a week- and I can tell I’m getting stronger and areas are changing- but also like my thighs and abs aren’t leaning out. Plus with the added muscle again I feel bigger than ever and ready to quit 😅
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Do not quit! That muscle will pay off in recomp and those stubborn areas WILL be the last to change! You're making the changes and seeing results...the ones you want will follow!
@sweetmalissa
2 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you!!!! I needed your video. It came to me at just the right time 🙏🏻💖 so thank you for that and for the encouraging reply 💖🥰💪🏻
@UraniumMilk
3 ай бұрын
I saw near the beginning of Die Hard Bruce Willis leans over a sink with his shirt off and you can see a lil' roll of lower belly fat. 🤷♂️ I just do a lot of pullups so the large lats overshadow any last bits of fat there.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
I don't know if I'd define a "roll" when hunched over as belly fat haha Because even when lean if you crunch down you have skin that will bunch. But achieving the desired level of leanness we want is key. No one aesthetic matches everyone's goals.
@simpleandsnug
3 ай бұрын
God I needed this video. Thanks so much for helping us to stay consistent and focused ❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it helped!
@lourdeswright
3 ай бұрын
I always know where to stop & watch bc the coach/trainer looks the part 👍🏻
@amayramlew
3 ай бұрын
soo helpful! soo motivational! 😢thanks a million
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Glad it helps! I know it can be hard to hear. But owning the "negative" can really help us move forward and feel empowered to push through the ups and downs!
@EmorettaRobinson
3 ай бұрын
Those clips from the back in the day informercials tickled me. I used to like watching infomercials because I liked the promise of a new product. But nothing works if you don't work it. Or is nothing changes nothing changes. As always I enjoyed watching your video.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Two key points right there - the plan doesn't work if you don't work the plan. And to achieve a new and better result, you can't keep doing what you've always done!
@EmorettaRobinson
3 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC exactly. That's what sleepy me was trying to say.
@anjumbatty8969
3 ай бұрын
Priceless advice ❤
@danni9867
Ай бұрын
We have to make long term fitness goals. Set a goal for 6 months to 1 year from now. There is no quick fix and don't believe these videos that show a body transformation in 2 weeks or 30 days. It's simply not true. We gain weight slow so we lose weight slow. If you do a little every day you will get there. Also, don't believe you can't change your body. You can!! Go slay it ❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
Long term goals are key. And I think owning the challenges is also important to help us manage expectations. All of which I go over in this video honestly. But I also think remembering we need short term goals and end dates to keep us motivated and allow us to adjust is key. Always a way to reach our goals, but the more we truly assess the upsides and the downsides to know what we value and why, the more we often accomplish what we set out to achieve!
@jamiliawallace9103
3 ай бұрын
I pushed my way through but this took dedication and real focus. I worked hard to get here . I still have to stay focus to improve my body composition because even when one get abs you don’t look your best
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
I feel like we will always want to learn, grow and improve. And what aesthetic you want to achieve, may be different. But understanding the consistency it takes to reach a goal, is what can help us achieve anything we set our mind to!
@jamiliawallace9103
3 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC I achieved my goal. It’s easy for me to be consistent. It’s my natural disposition. The process thought me that after getting abs one still has to stay focus because the next stage is to improve my body composition.
@annaalm18
3 ай бұрын
I would love to See exercises for your abs when you have low back issues Like so many of us have. Like disk prolapse etc
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Honestly, the ab exercises depend on the level of rehab and core strength you have. And often the moves we demonize, we need...we just need to learn how to change those recruitment patterns by regressing to progress. But especially if you aren't now, lots of anti-rotational core work is key...Here are some tips to not only address mobility restrictions but also ab and glute weakness that can perpetuate overload of your back - redefiningstrength.com/how-to-fix-low-back-pain-do-these-4-moves?sl=yc
@annaalm18
3 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you Cori for your answer and the link, Great exercises I will incorporate into my routine!
@essech
2 ай бұрын
I dont loose leg fat. Belly is straight af. Cries in pear shape
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
These tips honestly apply to any area we have with stubborn fat. You'd just change the moves ;-)
@essech
2 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC can you please make a video for legs toning. I tend to lose only upper body fat and end looking too skinny on the upper half. Have never been able to tone my legs in 27 years of my life 😂
@srconrad
3 ай бұрын
I’m a guy watching this but it (almost) all applies to me too. Love the content. I guess you could consider me on a diet break after 3 years of weight loss. But I still want to lose that last belly fat. I like how you describe it as a worthwhile goal even if not absolutely necessary but as a way to conquer your body and just show that you can do it. Plus, I have a cute dog too.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
YES! So much really does apply to us all. And focusing on adjusting those macros, even as you keep your calories where they are, may help you kickstart that body recomp! And thank you! I like to own the hard but also realize that often goals are about what we can prove to ourselves we can accomplish!
@laurenislost
3 ай бұрын
Not the box of crumbl cookies! Was this video made for me? Also that llamacorn shirt is rad!!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Can't resist! And thanks it's from Teeturtle!
@vickywitton1008
Ай бұрын
My biggest problem.is procrastinating about what I should of should not be doing! I have wasted 1 and 1\2 hours this morning, mooching through youtube trying to decide what exercises to do!
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
Having a plan in place we repeat for a set progression of weeks is key. That way everything is already designed too with your goals in mind. Why not spend this weekend laying something out? Here's one of my favorite workout designs to help - redefiningstrength.com/how-to-build-muscle-using-the-6-12-25-protocol?sl=yc
@anispianojourney9522
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I needed to hear this today.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
So glad it helped!
@LizGfromMinne
3 ай бұрын
Hey Corey, this is a great video-like all your videos. Something I would like to learn more about from you is the recovery process. I’ve been consistently strength training about five days a week and then I do a couple 5K runs usually for cardio, or maybe rowing if the weather is crappy. I get a decent amount of sleep, but I never know exactly what else I should be doing for recovery. Do I need to take an entire day off? Anyway, more about recovery would be awesome.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Recovery definitely means a variety of things - even how you fuel. And if you're cycling areas worked and workout intensity, you're already doing some great things to give your body time to rebuild. And a day off doesn't have to mean doing nothing...it could be walks, mobility work...but yes a lower intensity day to rebuild and even allow your mind to relax and not have to push is key! But tracking your workouts to see how you're progressing can help you know if you need more recovery time or even a deload or full recovery week. But definitely a great subject to talk more on!
@HelenBeeYoga
3 ай бұрын
Great video. This is one area I continually struggle with.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helps!
@ElenaMZapata
3 ай бұрын
Very helpful and encouraging, thank you!!!
@60b60
3 ай бұрын
I was having chemotherapy treatments for stage III breast cancer from Dec 23 - April 24. During that time I was so sick I could barely move. I have now started exercising and eating again. But I now only eat organic salads full of veges and berries, organic chicken, and organic eggs. Oh, and organic full fat Bulgarian yougurt. I dont have enough strength yet to lift or run like i did before cancer, so I walk 15,000 steps per day. Ive been so surprised at how to the fat is literally melting away. It wasn't even my intention, I just dont want tfe cancer to come back. Sidenote - I am about 50lbs overweight, so I do have fat to lose. I was just going to worry about that after I get my strength back.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Love that you're controlling what you can control. You're a fighter beastette! Keep on those habits and regress to progress as you even get back to some simple mobility work and bodyweight movements. You've got this!
@60b60
3 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you 🩷
@LucidKay9114
2 ай бұрын
I’m not really having a hard time losing stomach fat, but I am having a hard time losing inner knee/thigh fat. Any tips or exercises? My bmi is healthy, but for some reason I can’t target that area.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Stubborn fat in any area means these same principles. You just probably wouldn't want core work but instead moves like cossack squats or adductor/quad moves that target those stubborn areas.
@LucidKay9114
2 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you!
@Desertowloasis
3 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! Those commercials took me back. LOL! thank you!
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
hehe you're welcome! :-)
@mrs.Columbo22
3 ай бұрын
Your hair looks really pretty
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@KatarinaLL
3 ай бұрын
I am almost 48 and I used to believe it is hard to lose belly fat because I was constantly bombarded with this 'fact'. It is not! What was hard is to start and keep going. Calorie deficit, enough protein, cutting out sugar and bad food, and working out. Down 12kg and mostly from my belly
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Glad you've found the process easy and have seen amazing results! You overcame the hurdles that were holding you back. I think many of us do need to oversell the negative to embrace that it is a process for us personally :-)
@katemiller7874
2 ай бұрын
You are 48. Wait until 56. It’s much harder. I eat no sugar and intermittent fast. Look great still have 5 lbs of belly fat can’t get rid of.
@KiranAshraf-pf6zt
3 ай бұрын
This is the third video I am watching from your channel Already subscribed😊 I am 18 year girl with 5'3 height and 59.6 kg weight I have lost 2.1 kg weight to slim down my thighs but i t is true my waist line is getting slim but thighs are same but I m doing exercises to continue my journey❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Hope they all help! Great job making those healthy lifestyle changes! Keep it up!
@BIPDSHAWAII
2 ай бұрын
It's the period and evenings. Never assess overall results before and during your period or at night because your body holds water at night . Assess your progress after your period and first thing in the morning. Once you eat a big meal you will not be able to fairly assess progress.
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
Our cycles definitely impact things. And yes, measuring progress at the same time for consistency can be key. But also recognize that even then there will be ups and downs to track trends over time!
@lunasanja4574
3 ай бұрын
Being at the lower range of normal weight I feel it is VERY hard to lose any weight. It seems my body has "found" its weight and doesn't want to change it. So I guess all I can do is shaping up.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Honestly we do hit a set point our body doesn't want to change from. The dead zone where it feels like nothing is happening. But this may be a point where focusing on moving to maintenance if you've been in a deficit can actually help you lean down by adding some muscle. Of course, the scale may go up. But the scale doesn't show true body recomp. And gaining muscle will help you look leaner! Just some food for thought if you are already lower in body fat and weight and want to see additional definition.
@lunasanja4574
3 ай бұрын
@@redefiningstrengthOC Thanks so much for your reply! This is exactly what I was suspecting and what was going around in my mind a lot lately and it's awesome to see it confirmed by an expert.
@accaeffe8032
3 ай бұрын
Until I was 52, I believed that I will never have any fat on my upper body. I only had bodyfat on my thighs. That changed after menopause. No matter what or how little I eat and how much I exercise I'm not able to loose 1gr of those 10 kg I accumulated between the age of 52-55.
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
...YET. You haven't lost it yet. And while menopause can change how we need to fuel and train and even where we store fat, we can address the changes of menopause. HOWEVER, it means not doing what we've always done in the past turning to more cardio and lower calories. Often we have to retrain our body to eat more, build muscle and address metabolic adaptations that have occurred. Protein and strength work are even more key! But make sure you aren't under fueling or you'll actually sabotage your results further. This podcast may interest you - redefiningstrength.com/managing-menopause-hormones-nutrition-workouts-and-more/?sl=yc
@lisaann9748
3 ай бұрын
So flipping True... Makes total sense 😊
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
So glad it helps!
@liamhannahgeorgia
2 ай бұрын
Thankyou for this post ❤
@redefiningstrengthOC
2 ай бұрын
So glad it helps!
@lenkakoppova5162
Ай бұрын
You made my day today :) Thank you for your humor
@redefiningstrengthOC
Ай бұрын
My pleasure! Hope the video helped!
@kathyjohnston3971
3 ай бұрын
I am 73. Workout four days a week and walk . I know it has to be the food. But I just don’t want to count macros. Ick. But I will try to learn about them and see. Always working on the ten to twelve pounds
@redefiningstrengthOC
3 ай бұрын
Change requires change. And when we say we don't want to do something, we won't. But think about tracking macros as baking a recipe...You weigh and measure everything so it turns out. But also, over time you learn what is needed to make that recipe perfectly. Same goes with learning your portions. Use tracking to see what you need now and then you will learn to eat according to your goals. But better to track and understand over feeling like nothing is working and like you have to restrict arbitrarily or work super hard not to see results snowball! Here's the beginner's guide: redefiningstrength.com/the-beginners-guide-to-macros?sl=yc
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