How to *ACTUALLY* Start a Healthy Lifestyle in 2025

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00:41 - Get out of an all or nothing mindset
01:45 - calories from unprocessed foods
05:07 - exercise you enjoy
06:24 - convenience is king
08:36 - Don’t overcomplicate it

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[mamcimin]

Last year I was so stressed and down that I lost 45lbs in 3 months and had terrible hormonal acne, all I did was sleep and cry. This year I’m becoming my best self, eating good, hitting the gym, tracking my cycle, cutting out toxic relationships... Also, I never liked reading but The Silent Feminine Power by Lana Cressel saved me. Great video and thank you for sharing!

[Mogalog]

NO THE WAY I LITERALLY JUST SAID WHAT I NEED RN IS A FAYE BATE VIDEO REFRESHED MY HOME PAGE AND U WERE HERE 😭😭😭😭

[chickenandchips]

Step 1 is so true. this is what was stopping me from changing.. I expected to completely change myself and even 1 mistake would make me feel like a failure and then I would be like “screw it, let’s binge eat today and go for perfection again tomorrow” and then perfection wouldn’t come again… never ending cycle

[stephanielangton]

As a registered dietitian I thank you so much for giving evidenced based advice to your community that is sustainable. Initially I was a little apprehensive as often doctors give slightly rouge nutrition advice!!

[Miingchannels]

8:00 This is the most practical and honest guide I’ve seen—finally, someone talking about real-life habits, not just perfect routines. 2025 is the year for real change!

[AshleyM-pu]

I'm also a resident doctor and have been loving your videos! It's super impressive how amazing you manage your time between work, filming and editing youtube, fitness, and social life! I feel like my days just flew every time I finish my shift and I can only do one thing after work and then its bed time😭 I know you've done videos on time management but I would love you do a video on breaking down your day doing each activities- like how long you spent in the gym each session, how long it takes to edit one video etc?

[MommaBirdd]

Hi Faye! I am almost 40 years old have five children, eight years old and under and I’m really enjoying your videos. Your videos have been motivating me to do better and I really appreciate all of the work that you do and wisdom you share with us. Thank you so much!

[ritabaptista]

love you, for how far you've come, love you for showing every step of the way, for showing all the struggle of living alone and studying. I follow you since before i tought I wanted to go to med school. I am now a vet student and don't see myself following any other path, but, as you can imagine, I struggled a lot as one does, and I still do. Watching you now, so grown, healthy, informed, and happy (!), makes me hopefull that I will too. Lots of love

[HealthBoostDaily]

Love how this breaks things down without overcomplicating it! 🔥 Too many people get overwhelmed by ‘perfect’ routines. This is such a realistic and motivating approach! 💚✨

[pupun]

About processed foods, the texture is also important... The more you chew, the less you eat 😊. Little experiment : Buy 10 apples. Out of 5 of them, make applesauce. How much did you eat in one sitting ? Now eat your 5 other apples. How much did you eat this time ? Chances are, you finished all the applesauce in one sitting, but could only manage 2 apples, depending on the size. But both only require 1 ingredient : apples ! Keep that in mind when building your plates... Have something that needs to be chewed in every meal. Avoid shakes and soups without a side, especially if you have them as a main meals (a small smoothie after a workout is not a crime😂)

[kathynewkirk]

Eat for health rather than weight! The weight loss is a side effect! Prioritize protein, we don’t eat enough, and it’s very satiating. I eat low carbs (sugar), prioritize protein and don’t fear fats! I enjoy preparing and planning my week on my day off. Planning is everything.
Exercise is paramount for optimal health….

[lisasjournal]

Dr Faye, thank you for all the wonderful content you put out. From the hardwork, editing and time put. It is so clearly seen. Your work is appreciated.

[EvergreenLife-zn]

I love how you explain complex concepts in such an easy-to-understand way

[tana.]

3:03 i think you're talking about ultraprocessed food, because simply a fryed/boiled egg is processed (it was under a PROCESS of COOKING), but chocolate bars and chips are ultraprocessed cause it's salt and sugar and other things you've talked about added to it

[BuiltforWellness]

this video is the motivation I needed to stay on track. Thanks for the inspiration!

[elif.nalbant]

Hello Dr.Faye. I would love to hear what books did you read, that would be awesome. Maybe making a video of it to show what books are the best ones iyo. And whenever you read a book, good or bad sharing your opinion in tiktok, instagram, or wherever is convienent for you. You are my latest obsession recently and I love you, xx.

[Honey-fqte]

Wow... Girl you are literally living the dream, beauty face, fit body and doctor 😮❤

[haniahshaik]

I love this new format of informational sit down lifestyle videos but I think I miss your old vlogs and your more day to day videos where we would come w you on an adventure, I know its not easy to vlog your life anymore as you are a doctor and there is sensitive patient info but I think it would be so cool to see if there was any way you could! and maybe making these informational videos but in more of a vlog style such as this is wha Tim doing for breakfast bc of point a, b, c and then info and rationale behind it, I think I just miss your vlogs and am not used to so many educational sit down videos but I love you, your videos have kept me sane for years and I always appreciate the outlook you bring to us

[Scarlett-vv]

Yes! I used to restrict and fast and then I’d tell myself that I could binge since I had restricted. I now eat in a calorie deficit with exceptions for my cravings. This has helped me lose more weight than my ED could have ever. I thank you so much for telling other people that this lifestyle will get nowhere and ultimately make you gain more than when you started it.

[susanday]

This is so great! Sensible advice with a real-world application 👍 where have you been all my life! 😂