10 Healthy Habits for Weight Loss & Health
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The only tip that I personally find doesn't work is giving into cravings - for me, I find that the more I give myself permission to eat lollies, cakes, chocolate etc. the more I find myself craving those things and having to exercise restraint not to overindulge, which just ends up stressing me and negatively affecting my mindset towards weight loss overall.
I've recently experimented with setting myself a goal of not having anything 'sweet' for a week (except fruit, though still within reason of course) and then allowing myself to have sweets in the week following. In the weeks where I've decided I'm not eating sweets, I actually find that because I've disallowed myself the option to eat them to begin with, I hardly think about eating them at all, and in the occasional moments where the thought of eating something sweet DOES pop into my head, the very next thought is -Oh but I'm not doing that this week-, and I'll immediately move onto something else and not be bothered by it again. In comparison, the weeks where I have allowed myself the option to indulge, I find that the first instance of indulgence usually happens when I'm not even wanting or craving it - I just eat it because I can, because I've allowed myself the option. From then on, because I've had that initial taste of sugar, the cravings gradually creep in and I find I'm having to exercise more and more restraint to not overindulge as the week goes by and I become less and less satisfied with just having a small amount of whatever the sweet is (the exception to all this though is those few days where I get hormonal cravings - I still haven't managed to find a way to tame those beasts. So TL; DR, I personally find it easier to just not allow myself sweets to begin with (except on those special occasions, because I know that if I do, it'll induce (or worsen) cravings that then put a negative strain on my whole psyche. I know this won't suit everyone, because everyone handles cravings and indulgence differently, but hopefully this concept will be of use to someone. I wish everyone all the best on their weight loss journeys and again, thank you Lucy for being the support we all didn't know we needed! -
Date: 2022-04-14
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I think this video is the first time I-ve seen someone actually acknowledge empathetically how stressful it is to constantly worry about balancing work-life with exercise-diet. Thank you so much for acknowledgment it and talking about it!
This last year has been on and off again painful because I-ve put weight on and struggled a lot with finding opportunities to exercise (no gyms, small living spaces, not many public places available that don-t get overcrowded, etc. The obsession with working to lose weight has felt so overwhelming to the point of making me feel hopeless and made actually working out feel more like a punishment.
Now that things have reopened again, I-m starting again properly to lose the weight and honestly watching some of your videos has really helped inspire me! I feel really positive about going! I want to learn to do a handstand and other cool arm balances like how you learnt and most importantly I want to keep this next part of my journey fun! So thank you for sharing your journey and speaking about how hard it can be everyday - It-s made me feel seen and that there-s hope for me yet!
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I think this video is the first time I-ve seen someone actually acknowledge empathetically how stressful it is to constantly worry about balancing work-life with exercise-diet. Thank you so much for acknowledgment it and talking about it!
This last year has been on and off again painful because I-ve put weight on and struggled a lot with finding opportunities to exercise (no gyms, small living spaces, not many public places available that don-t get overcrowded, etc. The obsession with working to lose weight has felt so overwhelming to the point of making me feel hopeless and made actually working out feel more like a punishment.
Now that things have reopened again, I-m starting again properly to lose the weight and honestly watching some of your videos has really helped inspire me! I feel really positive about going! I want to learn to do a handstand and other cool arm balances like how you learnt and most importantly I want to keep this next part of my journey fun! So thank you for sharing your journey and speaking about how hard it can be everyday - It-s made me feel seen and that there-s hope for me yet!
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paula
I like that you brought up social media and our potential to compare in a subliminal way. That and imposter syndrome. These points have gotten me thinking.
Honestly sometimes I-m completely baffled as to why I-m not exercising regularly. I-m not sure how or why I-m creating pressure for myself.
Your kind common sense - I-ve been there-approach is soooo helpful. Thank you for sharing your mindset. It-s helping.
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I like that you brought up social media and our potential to compare in a subliminal way. That and imposter syndrome. These points have gotten me thinking.
Honestly sometimes I-m completely baffled as to why I-m not exercising regularly. I-m not sure how or why I-m creating pressure for myself.
Your kind common sense - I-ve been there-approach is soooo helpful. Thank you for sharing your mindset. It-s helping.
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Sofia_And
I started my journey last week. I have to lose 15Kg. I ve already lost 20 in the past and now that's the last and hardest step to reach my final goal. I just want to feel confident and be able to wear everything I want without being ashamed for my body. Somehow I now find it so hard to lose the last 15Kg but you are inspiring me so much and I am trying step by step to go further. Thank you very much Lucy.
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I started my journey last week. I have to lose 15Kg. I ve already lost 20 in the past and now that's the last and hardest step to reach my final goal. I just want to feel confident and be able to wear everything I want without being ashamed for my body. Somehow I now find it so hard to lose the last 15Kg but you are inspiring me so much and I am trying step by step to go further. Thank you very much Lucy.
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Sadie
Dear Lucy, Hope you; re doing well. I truly enjoy your videos and ebook. this is my second week of the program. I gained weight once and running and calisthenics were a savior. then I lost track and gained weight again. Thanks for everything and your wonderful tips. It is making a difference. BTW I have ordered a chocolate molecule necklace hehehehe to remind me to not eat sweets hehehehe
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Dear Lucy, Hope you; re doing well. I truly enjoy your videos and ebook. this is my second week of the program. I gained weight once and running and calisthenics were a savior. then I lost track and gained weight again. Thanks for everything and your wonderful tips. It is making a difference. BTW I have ordered a chocolate molecule necklace hehehehe to remind me to not eat sweets hehehehe
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Laura
Get outdoors more! Man I love all the outdoors activities too. right now all of the forest fire smoke from the western US is accumulating in Vancouver and our air quality is 10+, with advice to close all the windows and stay inside. Man now that's demotivating. Making lemonade out of lemons though and doing some workout videos I haven't done in a while: )
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Get outdoors more! Man I love all the outdoors activities too. right now all of the forest fire smoke from the western US is accumulating in Vancouver and our air quality is 10+, with advice to close all the windows and stay inside. Man now that's demotivating. Making lemonade out of lemons though and doing some workout videos I haven't done in a while: )
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Yanina
I have been trying to eat healthy so for long but I find it so hard coz I always give in to temptations when I see sweet things that are constantly in my pantry (I live w my family so they buy these things for them to eat. It's so tempting! -. Every week I start fresh but I fail. I really need advice on how to stay committed
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I have been trying to eat healthy so for long but I find it so hard coz I always give in to temptations when I see sweet things that are constantly in my pantry (I live w my family so they buy these things for them to eat. It's so tempting! -. Every week I start fresh but I fail. I really need advice on how to stay committed
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Kari
Last year I finally hit my goal weight and I felt so good! But of course I ended up with a major hip injury and gained back all of the weight and bad habits. Now that I can move without being in pain I am trying to get back where I was. Thanks for your videos! They have been very motivational and helpful getting back on track.
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Last year I finally hit my goal weight and I felt so good! But of course I ended up with a major hip injury and gained back all of the weight and bad habits. Now that I can move without being in pain I am trying to get back where I was. Thanks for your videos! They have been very motivational and helpful getting back on track.
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swiinka
Hi, Lucy! Loved the video, just like the rest of your content. If you are into podcasts then may I suggest you give it a try with Where is My Mind by Niall Breslin. He is a former athlete and a mindfulness coach, he's also incredibly funny. I think you'd like that. All the best & love from Ireland.
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Hi, Lucy! Loved the video, just like the rest of your content. If you are into podcasts then may I suggest you give it a try with Where is My Mind by Niall Breslin. He is a former athlete and a mindfulness coach, he's also incredibly funny. I think you'd like that. All the best & love from Ireland.
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BlahBlah
Another great video Lucy.
Thanks for all the great ideas.
I only have 5-6 months here in Canada to ride my bike so haven-t been doing my indoor exercises.
Will be starting up with your videos very soon.
Mike
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Another great video Lucy.
Thanks for all the great ideas.
I only have 5-6 months here in Canada to ride my bike so haven-t been doing my indoor exercises.
Will be starting up with your videos very soon.
Mike
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