How I Lost 20lbs | simple tips to lose weight

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[Lucygreen]

the second you said “my tip for exercise is finding a form of movement you enjoy” I immediately gave the video a like. Appreciate this thought process so much!!

[MiaJohnson-xm]

The best desicion I ever made was getting the ebook Woman’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, it completly changed my life

[carlaxnika]

I truly appreciate that you explain how it took you 16 months and a lot of reshaping mentally to get to this point. I gave birth to my daughter 3 years ago and I have only gained and gained more weight. I always felt like something like this would be too hard to get back, but seeing how much you’ve improved and how patient you were helped remind me to be kinder to myself. Always appreciate your content, out of so many people on social media you’ve always had a more solid and humble foundation.

[NYKIRA]

I love how you mention the importance of being gentle with yourself throughout the process 🙏🏾❤️

[melissaysitall]

Reminder that what worked for her may not work for you. As a future registered dietitian currently getting a masters (having taken plenty of science courses/chemistry) in dietetics this may not work for you bc it’s more than just calories in and calories out. There are other factors such as exercise, genetics, socioeconomic status and environment. I will say “adding” is way better than taking away for sure. No need to shame yourself and yes carbs, proteins and fats are great!

[subinsbeauty]

I’ve lost 11kg which is 24lb since I gave a birth to my second baby. I did not exercise at all. I just tried really hard to eat healthy and eat less. I also quit drinking. It’s hard. I know it’s really hard. But you think about it, it’s also easy to control yourself than controlling others!

[thekidkazoo]

I burst into tears when you said “And this is me now, after 16 months”. I’ve just a total of 53 pounds over the course of a few years. However, I noticed the past year that it took me 12 or so months to lose 20 pounds, and all this time I’ve had in my head that I could, and should, be losing faster, and that something is wrong with me (like my PCOS or hypothyroidism) because I haven’t. Thank you for validating me, and thank you for being out here teaching all of us about healthy and sustainable weight loss.

[adilah]

thank you jenn for sharing your journey with us! when you mentioned that it took 16 months, i was impressed with the long journey. most people talk about 3, 6, 8 months, or a year - but i felt that this was more realistic and that long term goals can make a difference <3

[DashimaDan]

The timing is so perfect! I’ve just started my weight loss journey and been trying to find a balance, found so much useful info in your video! Thanks ❤

[cutepinksocks]

loving this makeup and hair look, and loving these realistic weight loss tips with emphasis on mental health. thanks Jenn

[andymariebarron]

Uggggh you're so freaking inspiring. I've never seen a video of post partum weightloss like this. They always focus on how they look. And how fast after pregnancy they did it. Without concern for themselves or baby if they were breastfeeding. You have such a glow, a beautiful "bounce back" (I hate that saying) let's call it a beautiful come back into yourself. You've had a beautiful come back into your self ✨️.
You've inspired me and my breastfeeding journey has been over for a long while now, my first born is now 7 but it only seems fair to get myself back.

[Keykeymon]

I've been following you for a literal decade at this point, and we somehow both became mums about a year apart :) It has been so much fun and so helpful watching you grow through all of these changes a few steps ahead of me, and I can't say how motivated this video made me feel. We just stopped breastfeeding about a month ago and I'm SO READY to get strong again.

[AbiTheEngineer]

One thing to also keep in mind with using TDEE as a basis. It changes depending on your activity levels. Make sure you do NOT starve as it will greatly impact your metabolism. Ideally, for a more sustainable lifestyle, you would want to only focus on working out (mainly building muscle since it requires and burns more calories) and eat healthier instead of focusing on your calorie intake

[SamJam]

Almost twelve months postpartum and still working on getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Thanks for being open about how long it can take and for being gentle with yourself - it makes me feel like I have “permission” to be gentle with myself too. ❤

[Natiebear]

It’s crazy to see how different everyone’s body is. I struggle with low blood sugar levels if i fast. I started losing weight when I didn’t fast and never skipped meals. It’s awesome to find what works for you and what is the most beneficial for your body

[ginvilla]

I do want to mentioned that for all estrogen-based bodies w/ uteruses (biological females) that it is SO important that we are moving along with our bodies and cycle and supporting them
Most of us know of the Circadian Rhythm, which is our 24-hour internal clock that governs our wake/sleep cycle and our digestion. We know through extensive research that we have to take care of it and make lifestyle choices that support it for our wellbeing. This internal clock is universal across all humans, but there is another one that is exclusive only to biological females. The infradian Rhythm.
The infradian rhythm is essentially the (roughly) 28-32 day cycle that governs all of our female hormones. It is broken down into 4 inner seasons -roughly each one week long- known as Follicular, Ovulation, Luteal, and Menstruation. Each one of these seasons brings an onset of characteristics and hormone patterns. This internal clock repeats every single month, endlessly, until we reach menopause. It affects our thought-processes, our decisions, our metabolism, our sleep, our energy levels, even our social battery.

Considering this, during different phases, our body processes food differently and has different requirements. For example, Follicular (inner spring) is right after menstruation. Our energy is going back up, estrogen is being produced. Its recommended to eat foods that support our estrogen production, as well as our estrogen & gut microbiome. This is the best time to include fermented foods w probiotics and sprouts (among many others).
When we shift into Ovulation (inner summer), testosterone peaks within us. We have the most fuel, the most energy, our social battery is peaking. We can process raw foods the best at this time and do not need nearly as many complex-carbs for fuel (as we are sustaining ourselves really well at this time). We can do the most intensive workouts at this time.
But as we shift into Luteal (inner fall, typically the longest phase) our energy starts to dwindle. This phase is split into two halves. In the first half, we will have stored energy from Ovulation. We can still take on more laborious work/exercise and wrap up whatever we need to get done. But as the second half hits, our hormones plunge and cause us to really slow down. We will be more sleepy, and need to use food to fuel us. This is when your body will really crave complex-carbs. This is typically known as the "PMS" week. Cravings, less energy, acne, etc.
And then we have Menstruation (inner winter). All of our energy draws inward. We need the most protein and foods rich with iron at this time. We have the least amount of energy and need REST. We cannot do laborious work or exercise in the same frequency as we do in Follicular or Ovulation.

The reason I am writing this ridiculously long comment is because I am (1) dedicated to women's holistic health education AND (2) because of the first portion of your video. I suspect that the reason your previous dieting habits failed was because you were not supporting your body's natural rhythm. While eating and exercising like that most certainly works in our Follicular and Ovulation phase, it does not support us in Luteal and Menstruation. Our Infradian Rhythm is never spoken about. Not discussed in sex ed, in mainstream media, not even by medical practitioners. Many diets, exercise regimens, medications, etc are tested on either Males (who do not run on this internal clock) and/or post-menopausal women. This truly makes all the difference, especially when we are not being educated on how our bodies function, and health and wellness influencers aren't talking about it either.

[viridiananavarro]

This video and tips are gold. I wish there was more content and people talking about weight this way when I was younger. But don’t we all! Haha.
I genuinely enjoy and felt so calm watching this video and even enlightened. I have found my journey with weight loss to be simpler with changes just like these abs I’m so happy you put this out there. Genuinely girl you are a saving grace on YouTube ❤

[LindaThao]

Jenn, your videos are always helpful with research. I’m so glad you talked about your pregnancy weight and how it connects to your mental health as well! Also, I love your makeup and hair! 💖🥹🫶🏼

[whitneysommer]

Thank you for sharing this video with us! From my own perspective, I began to lose weight the minute I started not fixating on it. I've spent the majority of my life stressing about the numbers on the scale, but as soon as I decided to start eating intuitively and not stressing about counting calories, intermittent fasting windows, etc. I noticed the weight start to come off. Stress causes cortisol levels to increase, which does cause (particularly women) to gain or keep weight on. Like you said, it's important to fuel your body with whole foods and engage in movement that you enjoy everyday, but it's also important to indulge every so often and enjoy the foods you love!

[unaha]

As a Registered Dietitian- I love the approach of adding to your plate, rather than saying no/restricting. But I would also note, anything in excess amounts could be bad for your health, including your "whole foods" and there is actually nothing wrong with processed foods- as many people rely on these types of food and can have a nutritious diet, and also can help lose weight (or gain, whichever is the goal). Example- canned beans/veggies, sauces, whole grain breads, etc are all considered "processed" but are great source of nutrition and will help keep you satiated. I wouldn't shy away from the frozen and canned/dried food sections of the grocery store ;)