Beginner's Fitness & Calisthenics Q & A - Your Questions Answered!
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Such a big fan, recently watched your psoriasis video, and I've personally had it myself, and I was so happy to see someone give some decent advise on the topic finally, thanks so much for that: . I wanted to ask about your advise for this video in terms of fat loss. I'm a little worried about your recommendation to reduce calories or eat less for sufficient fat loss. initially eating in a calorie deficit can make you loose wight but the evidence for loosing fat is subjective. my worry is the effect on young people and predominantly young girls. They're constantly being told to -eat less- as a way to loose weight, yet eating less can so easily become extreme, to the extent that people damage their metabolism. in which your body fights to maintain weight, therefore resulting in plateau or gaining weight. Hence why diets have been proven to not work in the long term. Despite this I love that you recommend calisthenics and gaining muscle in your videos, as this increases metabolism, although prescribing a reduced caloric intake alone is not the best way to loose fat and maintain it. But educating viewers about metabolism and fat loss in terms of muscle gain would most likely prevent triggers for eating disorders and help young viewers understand the science of fat loss and how its increased through resistance training. I only decided to comment this because I used to struggle with an eating disorder myself, and an inspirational person like yourself recommending people eat less for fat loss would probably have made me restrict my diet even more.
thanks so much
Aeron: )
Date: 2022-04-14
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Jo
I completely agree with everything you're saying about the mindset to work out, seeing it as something positive, do what you enjoy and tracking your progress. The reason I didn't do any sports for a couple of years was because I didn't get that. My mum took me to the gym when I was really down and that changed everything for me, I will always be thankful. Recently, I've really come to enjoy running, something I used to hate more than anything. In the beginning, I couldn't run 500m without being out of breath, now I'm striving for 5km. I read a book by Herbert Steffny about running, starting running and just general fitness and health and did his beginner's program which does not have you aim for a distance but time, using different intervals every week. That's improved my fitness so much! And I'm so excited to become even fitter because these past months have really shown me that with the right training for me, I can totally achieve the goals I set for myself. It changed my way of believing in my abilities because when I thought 'oh I can never do this' my body proved me wrong. Thanks for your videos, Lucy, they are very encouraging! Loads of love from Germany x
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I completely agree with everything you're saying about the mindset to work out, seeing it as something positive, do what you enjoy and tracking your progress. The reason I didn't do any sports for a couple of years was because I didn't get that. My mum took me to the gym when I was really down and that changed everything for me, I will always be thankful. Recently, I've really come to enjoy running, something I used to hate more than anything. In the beginning, I couldn't run 500m without being out of breath, now I'm striving for 5km. I read a book by Herbert Steffny about running, starting running and just general fitness and health and did his beginner's program which does not have you aim for a distance but time, using different intervals every week. That's improved my fitness so much! And I'm so excited to become even fitter because these past months have really shown me that with the right training for me, I can totally achieve the goals I set for myself. It changed my way of believing in my abilities because when I thought 'oh I can never do this' my body proved me wrong. Thanks for your videos, Lucy, they are very encouraging! Loads of love from Germany x
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Shristy
There is so much information over internet and most of it is so confusing and scary. And the beginner workouts of some fitness models and icons are the scariest. They demotivate me so much and i feel so crushed and useless. And i am not even overweight i am just a normal looking girl. I came across your video and i felt so much better. That fitness and health is so much simple and I don-t have to over complicate it and make a fuzz over it. And not just my workouts its about life. Whenever i see your video it unwinds my mind i can focus on my goals better whether its my studies or my health and fitness. I-d really like to thank you. You sound like such a genuine and real person and not some model with -grow your booty at home-. So thank you. --
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There is so much information over internet and most of it is so confusing and scary. And the beginner workouts of some fitness models and icons are the scariest. They demotivate me so much and i feel so crushed and useless. And i am not even overweight i am just a normal looking girl. I came across your video and i felt so much better. That fitness and health is so much simple and I don-t have to over complicate it and make a fuzz over it. And not just my workouts its about life. Whenever i see your video it unwinds my mind i can focus on my goals better whether its my studies or my health and fitness. I-d really like to thank you. You sound like such a genuine and real person and not some model with -grow your booty at home-. So thank you. --
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Samira
Great video, thanks for taking the time to answer all questions! I didn't get the chance to send one so maybe there's a chance you or somebody else can still share your experience. I already started my fitness journey and decided to try going to a parc to do some excercises -in public-. how do people react to that? I experience it a lot when I go for a run that people (especially men) do some comments(good and bad) and I really don't like it. So I'm a little bit unsure if I really want to excercise in a public space (training just at home wouldn't do the trick as I don't have all the equipment I need and hey. it's about trying stuff out): )
Just curious about your experiences!
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Great video, thanks for taking the time to answer all questions! I didn't get the chance to send one so maybe there's a chance you or somebody else can still share your experience. I already started my fitness journey and decided to try going to a parc to do some excercises -in public-. how do people react to that? I experience it a lot when I go for a run that people (especially men) do some comments(good and bad) and I really don't like it. So I'm a little bit unsure if I really want to excercise in a public space (training just at home wouldn't do the trick as I don't have all the equipment I need and hey. it's about trying stuff out): )
Just curious about your experiences!
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Leeeooo
Thank you so much for this great video! Honestly, your tips are so genuine and good, I love it. Especially the one about doing your own research and questioning authority. Everyone's body is different, so obviously everyone needs a different approach to reaching their goals. So many people try to tell you what to do because it might have worked for them or even just because they think they know better, but in the end you need to find something that works for -you-, and in the end you're the only one who truly knows your body (and your mind of course.
So thank you so much! I really love your content: )
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Thank you so much for this great video! Honestly, your tips are so genuine and good, I love it. Especially the one about doing your own research and questioning authority. Everyone's body is different, so obviously everyone needs a different approach to reaching their goals. So many people try to tell you what to do because it might have worked for them or even just because they think they know better, but in the end you need to find something that works for -you-, and in the end you're the only one who truly knows your body (and your mind of course.
So thank you so much! I really love your content: )
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Ala
I've been doing pilates consistently for months now and I feel like I need a change- I think I'm having a plateau but not a serious one. I guess I'm ready to begin my calisthenics journey since I've been thinking about it for a long time. Thank you for your useful and informative videos. I'll try out one of your workout videos soon.
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I've been doing pilates consistently for months now and I feel like I need a change- I think I'm having a plateau but not a serious one. I guess I'm ready to begin my calisthenics journey since I've been thinking about it for a long time. Thank you for your useful and informative videos. I'll try out one of your workout videos soon.
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Anna
I would love to start calisthenics, I currently run regularly and do some home based exercises. It would be great join a calisthenics community however I live in Doncaster and the closest place is in Nottingham -
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I would love to start calisthenics, I currently run regularly and do some home based exercises. It would be great join a calisthenics community however I live in Doncaster and the closest place is in Nottingham -
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Romana
Thank you - I love your videos and your way of talking about bodies. You really motivated and inspired me to find my way. So grateful for you and you look amazing and so happy!
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Thank you - I love your videos and your way of talking about bodies. You really motivated and inspired me to find my way. So grateful for you and you look amazing and so happy!
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Lucy_Panda
This was really informative! Thank you. - It helped way more than me trying to get the correct information online as there's too much out there and I get confused.
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This was really informative! Thank you. - It helped way more than me trying to get the correct information online as there's too much out there and I get confused.
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Eternity
Reminds me of Legally Blonde, when Elle says that -People who exercise are happy people-.
And 7k views here, and not one dislike. Wow
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Reminds me of Legally Blonde, when Elle says that -People who exercise are happy people-.
And 7k views here, and not one dislike. Wow
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