STARTING MY HEALTH JOURNEY! | 8 weeks of overcoming gym anxiety & becoming my healthiest self!

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welcome back friends! This is honestly such an exciting video for me! I've been working super hard over the past couple of months to change my mindset and start some new healthy habits.

I started my health journey with being too scared to even walk into a gym...fast forward to two months later and I am LOVING my fitness journey and getting stronger and more confident every day! I hope this video can help some of you to gain the courage you may be needing to make that next step in your own health journey. I love you guys!!

I don't think this is the only program that you can follow to be successful in your own health journey. Do some research and find the program that's best for you!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

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W H E R E T O F I N D M E :
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F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S :
◦ How old are you? 23
◦ What did you study? I studied psychology at university
◦ How many siblings do you have? 2 brothers and 1 sister
◦ Where is your cross necklace from? Prouds
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◦ vlogging camera: Canon m50
◦ editor: Final Cut Pro X

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Thanks for watching!
-Rach x

DISCLAIMER: I do not own this music. No copyright intended. This video was not sponsored. All opinions are my own.

[tanishasahnii]

1. Join the gym
2. Get comfortable in joining the gym
3. Learn about form and technique
4. Run 3km
5. Get into healthier eating habits (timings, cleaner, moderately)

[delaneyloghry]

I say make it a series!! It will make it easier to search for the viewers!

[courtneyfoster]

I really needed to see this! Congratulations Rachel it’s such a huge deal building up your confidence in the gym! This video has motivated me to join the gym myself and to begin my own health journey! I would love to see a video on the foods you are eating too xx

[snehabesu]

MAKE IT A SERIES OMG!! LOVE YOU RACHEL!!

[simonen]

Thank you for sharing your difficulties with joining and ging to the gym. Kind of comforting seeing that other people struggle with seemingly easy tasks as well - and then freaking doing them anyways 💪🏼😊

[jadejenzen]

This is just what I needed. This has motivated me to begin getting my life together starting next week, especially improving my health and fitness. I am 100% for making this a series 😍

[danielletheresa]

I recently started trying to get healthier and going to the gym was terrifying. I went with my boyfriend for a while to get comfortable and when I started I barely would do anything but walk on the treadmill because I was so scared of “looking dumb” or not knowing what I was doing. As I introduced myself to the different machines I gained small amounts of confidence, but where I really gained my confidence in going to the gym was when we started using the squat rack/barbell I really started to feel comfortable going to the gym and confident in my progress! Starting slow and working your way up is so helpful, and keeping a good mindset of wanting to be healthier and get gains rather than lose weight was really important in keeping a positive mindset about actually going to the gym and what you’re eating.

[dawnjinx]

My gym anxiety was very similar to yours - when I first started going, I always had to go with my younger brother bc I was so afraid lol. I also always made a point to go during unstaffed hours bc I thought it would have the least amount of people. Just over year later and I am going on my own, feel mostly comfortable working out with other people around/trying new equipment and I’ve made so much progress physically 😌 proud of you for taking these steps ☺️

[deniseqd]

I’m two weeks into my own fitness journey and I’m so glad the algorithm brought this video to me because it’s so relatable. The intimidation is real but you just gotta keep showing up at the gym and you’ll learn what to do

[lisajames]

I must have missed this video when it first came out- I loved it- so much good advice and some great thanks Rach xx 💜💜

[trinity_mcconnell]

Love this, ive just started a health journey and am uploading my progress to look back on and stay accountable ♡

[aftoncrain]

I'm 16 and it's been hard for me but for the first time in my life I've been exercising consistently and while I haven't seen a ton of progress, I do feel better and more productive. When I was a kid I would run 5ks and swim. Then I lost my confidence somewhere along the way and just kind of stopped. I work out at home and at first I was nervous about that because my mom has always worked out a ton and I was worried about judgement from my parents and siblings. I've decided that there's nothing embarrassing about effort, even if I can only give so much. Checking off a box in my planner is also super motivating.

[mathildetjnneland]

i LOVE seeing the way you grow through just this video!! please make it a series!!!

[chelseakiely]

I really needed to watch this. I think the whole concept about gyms and health and fitness journey is so much that you have to lift heavy and you have to be a certain way. But you are such an inspiration and so brave for starting and staying consistent.
I would love for this to be made into a series, because I would love to keep seeing all the hard work and effort that you put in 💛💛

[birdybabez]

Hearing about your gym anxiety honestly struck a cord with me. N im now motivated. I'm gonna be going to the gym tomorrow (haven't been in...umm...I don't remember 😅) but having that gym anxiety n seeing you go through that, and now ur smashing it. Makes me wanna just go for it. Definitely baby steps. But as long as I go, that's a win for me ❤😊 thankyou

[salinasovary]

Yay well done Rachel! You're right, it doesn't matter where you are at in your health and fitness journey; we began somewhere. I've been on a lifestyle change for a few years now and I wanted you to know that I know exactly how you felt joining a gym and not stepping foot in the first few days, not knowing what to do or how to use the equipment. Everyone experiences gym nerves at the beginning and then eventually they find themselves the more they inch closer. It's all apart of the journey: the rise and the falls. And it should be an enjoyable experience, not a daunting one. This is really exciting and I can't wait to see you progress further and further in your journey! Rooting for you Rachel! x

[KS-didf]

The timing of me finding this video is literally perfect! I’m going back to campus for the first time in over a year, and the idea of using the campus gym is TERRIFYING to me. Seeing you do this just days before I go back makes me feel like I can do this too. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[kamianeca]

Your humility absolutely amazes me! Very excited for you and your journey.

[jessica_kate]

This video will definitely help me so much you are a true inspiration Rachel

[racheltaylor]

Such a really nice genuine video and such a good message that the most important thing is to just start where ever your at. Will definately subscribe to see more videos.