6 things I wish I knew before starting my fitness journey

Summary

In this video, the speaker reflects on common fitness mistakes they made over a decade-long journey, emphasizing the importance of balance in health and fitness. They discuss the pitfalls of solely tracking weight, ignoring rest days, skipping warm-ups, adopting an all-or-nothing mindset, misinterpreting healthy eating, and neglecting hormonal health. The speaker shares personal experiences and lessons learned, urging viewers to prioritize overall well-being over extreme fitness goals.

Takeaways

• 🏋️‍♀️ The importance of not solely focusing on weight loss and tracking physical progress, as it can lead to neglecting mental health and overall well-being.
• 🌡️ The negative impact of daily weigh-ins on motivation and the potential for hormonal fluctuations to affect weight.
• 🛌 The necessity of rest days for physical recovery and the psychological benefits of listening to one's body.
• 🚫 The dangers of overtraining and the resulting emotional and physical exhaustion, including the risk of injuries.
• 🏃‍♀️ The significance of warming up and stretching to prevent injuries and enhance workout performance.
• 🌱 The realization that an all-or-nothing mindset can disrupt balance in life and lead to unsustainable fitness practices.
• 🥗 The misconception of 'healthy eating' and the need to listen to one's body for true nourishment and satisfaction.
• 🌈 The shift from volume eating to a more balanced and enjoyable approach to food, emphasizing flavor and social aspects.
• 🚫 The pitfalls of calorie counting and restrictive diets, which can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food.
• 🌟 The critical role of hormonal balance in women's health, including the importance of regular menstruation cycles.
• 💧 The reminder to stay hydrated as part of a healthy lifestyle, with a personal touch on the benefits of using a specific water bottle.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is to discuss the fitness mistakes the speaker has made in the past and the lessons learned from them.

What was the speaker's initial fitness goal?

The speaker's initial fitness goal was to lose weight and become super skinny, influenced by the Victoria Secret model era.

Why did the speaker feel that tracking only weight was a mistake?

Tracking only weight was a mistake because it led to neglecting other important aspects of health such as mental health, energy levels, and overall well-being.

What are some negative effects the speaker experienced from losing too much weight?

Some negative effects included low energy levels, dark eye circles, poor skin condition, hair loss, and a generally unhappy state of being.

Why is it important to check in with oneself beyond just the scale?

It's important to check in with oneself beyond just the scale to assess how one feels physically and mentally, including energy levels, sleep quality, and overall happiness.

What is the significance of rest days in fitness?

Rest days are significant because they allow the body to recover and repair, which is crucial for muscle growth and overall health.

Why did the speaker feel guilty on rest days in the past?

The speaker felt guilty on rest days because she believed she was not burning calories and thus should not eat, reflecting a toxic mindset focused on calorie burning.

What is the speaker's current approach to tracking progress in fitness?

The speaker's current approach to tracking progress focuses on how she feels daily, her energy levels, sleep quality, and happiness, rather than just weight.

Why is it recommended not to weigh oneself every day?

Weighing oneself every day is not recommended because it can lead to demotivation and frustration due to fluctuations in weight caused by factors like hormones, stress, and sleep.

What are some of the speaker's past mistakes regarding diet and nutrition?

Some of the speaker's past mistakes include volume eating (eating large amounts of low-calorie foods), tracking every calorie, and eliminating certain food groups like carbs and fats, which she later realized were not healthy.

What is the speaker's advice on how to approach diet and nutrition now?

The speaker advises focusing on eating foods that make one feel better, trying different cuisines, and making eating a social and enjoyable experience rather than a strict regimen.

Why is having a regular menstrual cycle important for women?

Having a regular menstrual cycle is important because it is a sign of hormonal balance and overall health. Irregular cycles or the absence of periods can indicate underlying health issues.

What was the impact of not having a period on the speaker's life?

Not having a period led to mood swings, a lack of sex drive, and overall unhappiness, highlighting the importance of hormonal balance for emotional well-being.

Outlines

00:00

🏋️‍♀️ Fitness Mistakes and Lessons Learned

The speaker introduces the video by sharing their fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of balance and self-awareness in fitness. They discuss the mistake of focusing solely on weight loss and the negative impacts it had on their mental health and physical appearance. The speaker advises viewers to check in with themselves regularly, focusing on how they feel rather than just the number on the scale. They also highlight the importance of understanding hormonal fluctuations and their effects on weight, suggesting that daily weigh-ins can be misleading and demotivating.

05:01

🏃‍♀️ The Importance of Rest Days

In this paragraph, the speaker addresses the second mistake they made in their fitness journey: ignoring rest days. They explain how they used to feel guilty about taking days off from exercise, which led to overtraining and eventually injuries. The speaker emphasizes that rest days are crucial for muscle recovery and growth, and they share their current approach to rest days, which includes light activities like walking and stretching. They also discuss the mental benefits of rest and the need to fuel the body properly during these days to support recovery.

10:02

🔥 The Neglect of Warm-Up and Cool-Down

The speaker shares their experience with another fitness mistake: skipping warm-ups and cool-downs. They recount how they used to rush into workouts without proper preparation, which increased the risk of injury. The speaker now understands the importance of warming up to prepare the body and cooling down to aid recovery. They also discuss the benefits of stretching for flexibility and mobility, and how they have incorporated these practices into their routine, especially on rest days.

15:03

⚖️ The All or Nothing Mentality

In this section, the speaker reflects on the all-or-nothing mindset they had in their fitness journey. They discuss how this extreme approach initially helped them achieve goals but eventually led to an imbalance in their life. The speaker talks about the need for balance and the negative consequences of neglecting other aspects of life, such as relationships and personal well-being, in pursuit of fitness goals. They encourage viewers to find a more balanced approach to fitness and life.

20:04

🥗 Misconceptions About Healthy Eating

The speaker delves into their past misconceptions about healthy eating, highlighting the pitfalls of volume eating and the pursuit of extreme diets. They share personal experiences with eating large quantities of low-calorie foods, which led to dissatisfaction and bloating. The speaker also discusses the negative effects of calorie counting and restrictive diets on their health and well-being. They now advocate for a more balanced and enjoyable approach to eating, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and enjoying a variety of foods.

🌹 Hormonal Health and the Importance of Regular Cycles

In the final paragraph, the speaker discusses the crucial role of hormonal health in overall well-being, particularly for women. They share their personal struggle with irregular periods and the negative impacts on their mood and sex drive. The speaker emphasizes the importance of regular menstrual cycles as a sign of good health and happiness. They express their desire to educate others on the importance of hormonal balance and hint at sharing their journey of regaining a regular cycle in future content.

Keywords

💡Fitness Mistakes

The term 'Fitness Mistakes' refers to errors or missteps that individuals make in their pursuit of physical health and well-being. In the video, the speaker reflects on their personal fitness journey and the mistakes they made, such as focusing solely on weight loss and not considering other aspects of health. This concept is central to the video's theme, emphasizing the importance of learning from past errors to achieve a balanced approach to fitness.

💡Progress Tracking

Progress tracking is the act of monitoring one's fitness or health improvements over time. The video discusses how the speaker initially tracked only their weight, which is a common but potentially misleading metric. The speaker later realized the importance of tracking other aspects like mental health, energy levels, and overall well-being, which is crucial for a holistic view of fitness progress.

💡Mental Health

Mental health refers to the emotional and psychological well-being of an individual. In the video, the speaker mentions that their mental health suffered as they lost weight, highlighting the interconnectedness of physical and mental health. The video emphasizes that mental health should be considered alongside physical fitness goals.

💡Rest Days

Rest days are periods of inactivity or reduced activity in a training regimen, allowing the body to recover and rebuild. The speaker discusses their initial disregard for rest days, which led to overtraining and injuries. The video underscores the importance of rest in achieving sustainable fitness goals and preventing burnout.

💡Warm-up and Cool-down

A warm-up prepares the body for exercise by increasing heart rate and loosening muscles, while a cool-down helps in gradually reducing the heart rate and stretching muscles post-exercise. The video mentions the speaker's past neglect of these practices, which can lead to injuries and hinder performance. The speaker now advocates for their inclusion in a balanced fitness routine.

💡All or Nothing Mindset

The 'All or Nothing' mindset refers to an extreme approach where one either fully commits to a goal or does nothing at all. The video describes how this mindset can be detrimental, leading to an imbalance in life and potentially causing stress and burnout. The speaker encourages a more balanced approach to fitness and life goals.

💡Volume Eating

Volume eating is the practice of consuming large quantities of low-calorie foods, often leading to a feeling of fullness without necessarily satisfying hunger. The speaker shares their experience with volume eating, noting its negative effects such as bloating and a lack of satisfaction. The video suggests that a more balanced and satisfying approach to eating is healthier.

💡Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes. The video discusses how the speaker ignored the impact of their fitness journey on their hormonal balance, leading to issues like amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods). The speaker now emphasizes the importance of maintaining hormonal health for overall well-being.

💡Period

The menstrual period is a regular, monthly cycle in women involving the shedding of the uterine lining. In the video, the speaker talks about the absence of their period as a sign of hormonal imbalance and how they now celebrate its return as an indicator of health. The video highlights the significance of regular menstrual cycles in women's health.

💡Healthy Eating

Healthy eating involves consuming a balanced diet that provides the necessary nutrients for good health. The video describes the speaker's journey from restrictive dieting to a more balanced and enjoyable approach to eating. The speaker now focuses on eating foods that make them feel good and enjoying meals with friends and family, rather than strictly counting calories or excluding food groups.

💡Balance

Balance, in the context of the video, refers to a harmonious equilibrium between different aspects of life, including physical fitness, mental health, social relationships, and personal interests. The speaker emphasizes the importance of achieving balance in all areas of life, rather than focusing solely on fitness goals, to ensure overall well-being and happiness.

Highlights

The importance of not solely focusing on weight loss and the negative impacts of extreme dieting.

The speaker's personal journey from being super skinny to super strong and the shift towards balance in fitness.

Mistake of tracking only weight as a fitness progress indicator and the broader aspects of health to consider.

The psychological effects of drastic weight loss and the importance of mental health in fitness.

The realization of the need to track internal health markers like energy levels and skin condition.

The shift from tracking weight to tracking daily feelings and overall well-being.

Understanding the impact of hormones on weight and the importance of not weighing oneself daily.

The mistake of ignoring rest days and the necessity of rest for muscle growth and recovery.

The emotional and physical consequences of overtraining and the importance of rest days to prevent injuries.

The role of rest days in emotional well-being and the speaker's personal experience with burnout.

The common mistake of skipping warm-ups and cool-downs and their importance in preventing injuries.

The benefits of proper warm-ups for workout performance and injury prevention.

The All or Nothing mindset in fitness and its potential drawbacks on long-term health and happiness.

The balance between discipline and flexibility in a fitness routine to maintain joy and avoid burnout.

Mistakes in healthy eating practices, including volume eating and the pursuit of satisfaction over fullness.

The realization that healthy eating is individual and should include enjoyment and social aspects.

The importance of recognizing hormonal health signs like menstruation and its impact on overall health.

The speaker's personal experience with hormonal imbalances and the journey to restore regular menstruation.

The final reminder of the importance of hydration and the promotion of a hydration product.

Transcripts

hey team welcome back to my Channel

today a bit of a different kind of

format I wanted to sit down and I want

you to get comfortable as well or you

can also go out for a walk and listen

while I'm talking while I'm talking to

you important stay hydrated grab

yourself something to drink grab a cup

of coffee and then let's get straight

into today's

video Fitness mistakes that I've made in

the past and let me tell you I've made

many many mistakes let me share them

with you if you don't know anything

about my fitness transformation if you

don't know anything about my fitness

story or Journey you should definitely

check out the video that I've already

made because in that video I really talk

about how I went from the first goal

that I've had from being super skinny to

being super strong to today where I feel

like I take everything a little bit more

relaxed and to me right now it's all

about balance I want to move my body to

feel my best and I don't want to be any

kind of extreme anymore so check out

this video so you know what I'm talking

about well I'm Into Fitness since years

so I think I've reached my 10 year mark

So since 10 years I'm working on myself

I'm working on my body I'm working on my

physical but also mental health and

mental Fitness and I think the number

one mistake that I've made for so so

long is trekking the wrong progress or

trekking only one kind of progress and

everything that I was trekking for a

really really long time was just my way

weight and tracking your weight and

tracking your physical progress there's

nothing wrong with it because it can

motivate you it can help you see that

you are already changing but if you only

check the weight on the scale is a

problem and what I mean by that is for

example the first goal that I've had

when I started my fitness journey was I

wanted to lose weight and I had a

ridiculous goal like I really wanted to

lose a lot of weight because back then

we had been in the super skinny era we

had been in the Victoria Secret model

era and I wanted to be one of them I

wanted to look like one of them so I

tried to lose a lot of weight and it was

my motivation to see the number on the

scale going down so every single day

when I stepped on the scale and I really

stepped on the scale every single day

which is also such a wrong thing to do

the thing is I ignored all the other

things that had been going on for

example my mental health was going down

with every single kilogram that I lost

my energy level was going down I felt I

felt terrible I felt tired every every

single day I felt I don't know how to

explain it I just felt so low energy and

the less weight I had the less glow I

had I lost all my glow I lost all my

positive vibes and usually I'm such a

positive and happy person but when I

lost all that weight I I don't know I

just had dark eye circles my skin wasn't

really nice anymore I lost a lot of hair

these are all side effects if you were

underweight and these side effects are

not nice but I actually should have also

tracked that I should have tracked that

kind of program the progress of how am I

feeling how do I feel from the inside

out how is my hair doing how is my skin

doing how is my overall glow doing I

think this is also so important and now

I'm tracking my progress so different I

wake up every single day and I'm

checking in with myself how do I feel

how much energy do I have how was my

sleep in general how happy do I feel

that is so much more important to me

than the number on the scale I don't

even know how much I weigh right now I

don't know anything about my weight

haven't been on the scale for a really

really long time so this is your

reminder team that it's so much more

than a number on the scale it's so so so

much more really check in with yourself

and check in how you feel how you feel

about yourself how your confidence level

is even though I thought if I lose

weight then I will feel my best then I

will feel confident then I will feel hot

then I will wear a bikini without

feeling insecure but that never was the

case because confidence and strength is

not something that that's coming from

the outside it's something that comes

from within from the inside one more

thing before we move on to the second

mistake that I've made for way too long

I talked about stepping on the scale

every single day and why it doesn't make

sense I think especially for us women

for us girls it's super important to

understand a little bit more about

hormones that's really important because

your hormones can have an impact on your

weight so for example you want to lose

weight your goal is to lose weight so

you decide to eat a little bit less you

decide to move a little bit more so you

are in a caloric deficit every single

day you should also lose weight every

single day right but stepping on the

scale every single day might show you

something else maybe you haven't eaten

much yesterday and you step on the scale

the next morning but still your weight

is either the same or it went even up

and this can have so many reasons and

one of them is for example our hormones

our hormones have an impact on our

weight but also your lifestyle if you

had a really stressful day if you have a

really stressful time or or if you don't

Focus much on your sleep if your sleep

isn't the best it all has an impact on

your weight and that's why I don't want

you to step on it every single day

because what you might see there might

demotivate you and frustrate you what a

break wow that was needed mistake number

two I ignored rest days I ignored

listening to my body and allowing my

body to rest and recover and we all know

we have to rest and recover if we want

to grow but I always had a really hard

time accepting that I'm also just a

human being and I also need rest days

and my body needs rest days every single

time when it was rest day I felt so

guilty and I also remember when I

checked in with friends or I checked on

social media everyone else was active it

was a beautiful day everyone else was

outside and running and swimming or

doing any kind of outdoor workouts or

everyone was in the gym like it seemed

like every one is active every single

day and it made me feel bad about myself

especially on the rest days back then

when my goal was to lose weight I was

remember that I was working out to burn

calories so especially on the rest days

I felt like damn I'm not burning any

kind of calories today so I'm also not

allowed to eat something today so I was

really in a toxic mindset I was just

moving to burn calories so I can eat a

little bit more because I was starving I

was so hungry so it was a really it was

a really stupid mindset and stupid goals

that I had back then but anyways let's

quickly talk about rest days team rest

days are so important we need rest days

we need rest days when it comes to

exercising and working out but also when

it comes to our job our work we need

balance we need to work hard but we also

need to rest hard and especially when it

comes to for example building muscle I

don't know if you know that but if you

do a strength workout then the time

after the rest the recovery time is even

more important than the workout itself

because your muscles grow when you're

resting when you allow yourself to rest

when you allow your muscles to repair

and recover knowing this always had be

my motivation later to actually stick to

the rest days because I was like yeah I

want to grow muscle I want to get a

Little Bit Stronger so if I want to grow

then I also have to allow myself to rest

and recover and please don't feel guilty

on the rest Days please don't think like

you can't eat more on rest days because

you actually have to you want your body

to recover so make sure you fuel your

body with enough nourishing foods that

is super super important so yeah make

sure you fuel yourself you eat enough

make sure to stay hydrated make sure to

drink enough you can also do some low

impact things like walking I always go

out for a long walk on my rest day I

also feel like it's better than staying

in bed all day I mean if you need a day

if you want to have a day where you're

literally just at home when you just

relax and chill that's also totally fine

you do what works for you what works

best for me is still going out for a

really slow easy chilled walk maybe with

friends doing a bit of socializing or

listening to a podcast stretching might

also be a really good idea if you feel

really sore and you want to stretch and

lengthen your muscles then this is also

great to do on a rest day whatever feels

right to you if you have the chance to

get a massage I think this is one of the

best things that you can do just do a

little bit of self-care take care of

yourself and take care of your body and

here's the thing if you don't stick to

your rest days what can happen I can

share this from my own experience things

that happened to me because I did not

stick to the rest days first of all my

brain my emotional well-being my mental

well-being had been really really bad I

ignored it I ignored it for a really

long time but now when I reflect on it

and when I think back I was just

overdoing it I was overtraining and

that's why I had these these these even

I would would say like burnt out moments

I remember I had one day back in

australa it's been years ago that was

also when I did CrossFit and when I did

really intense extreme heavy training I

had this one day when I was lying on the

couch and I honestly I couldn't get up I

was so tired I was so exhausted and it

was I I just felt really really empty I

felt so empty I didn't want to do

anything I didn't want to talk to anyone

I remember the TV was on but I didn't

even want to watch it I felt so empty I

was I was really burned out like it

really felt burned out that was the

feeling that I had back then and also

not allowing myself to rest not allowing

my body to recover it also came with a

lot of injuries I had a lot of small

injuries all the time um I I remember my

shoulder my right shoulder was in pain

really really often I had many many

small little injuries there and then um

the worst injury that I've ever had I

had a knee injury I had a really bad

knee injury and I had to have a surgery

and after the surgery I couldn't train

for a really really long time and I

really hope this is your wakeup call

team to take rest days more serious

because it can lead to injury and there

is nothing worse than having to rest

because of an

injury mistake number three very very

often I said I don't have time for a

warmup I don't have time for stretching

or cool down so I skipped many many many

warm-ups in the past especially in my

CrossFit era especially in my gym era

when I went to the gym to work out with

machines or heavy weights I always felt

like I don't need to warm up I just

start with easier weights and then I

move on to heavier weights and so on so

I skipped warm-ups many many times also

when I had been into my running phase

also now sometimes I skip the warmup and

this is also a reminder for myself right

now to not skip a warmup first of all my

workout my workout session is so much

better when I have a proper warmup when

my muscles are ready when my joints are

ready when my heart rate is where should

be you risk an injury by not warming up

and it's so stupid it doesn't make any

sense so I really hope you are never

ever never ever again skipping a warmup

and the same goes for stretching and

cool down I mean you know or you maybe

know some of my stretching workout

videos on my other channel I'm not super

unflexible but I think I'm unflexible I

think it could be worse but it is really

really bad that's because I skipped my

stretching sessions or I skipped

stretching in general for so long I was

just trying to burn calories and do a

lot of cardio and I did a lot of

strength training to grow muscle but I

ignored that I also need some sort of

mobility and flexibility to actually

perform all the exercises in the correct

way to feel better in every single day

life and now I also think it's just

really beautiful when you are flexible

and when you can move like free nothing

feels like super extreme tight so I

think it's all about balance it's about

balance in life it's about balance when

it comes to training and you have to do

your cardio you have to do your strength

training but you also have to take care

of your stretching for mobility and

flexibility when it comes to stretching

I love to add some stretching movements

after my workout so it's my cool down to

just do a few stretching exercises and

believe believe it or not but even for a

few minutes it makes a difference a few

minutes a day is so much better than not

doing it and then doing 1 hour once a

month doesn't make sense so do a tiny

little bit every single day and it makes

honestly it makes such a huge difference

and then on rest days I really try to do

a longer stretching class and longer

stretching workout I don't know about 20

minutes 30 minutes but it feels really

really good and I also feel better

recovered mistake number four the All or

Nothing mindset the black or white

thinking and there are many there are

many Pros to it but there are also so

many cons to it so yes sometimes I think

it can be beneficial if you go all in

with something if you really want

something sometimes you have to go all

in you have to give 100% you have to do

everything that you can to reach your

goal that is important but if you do

that for a really long time if you do

that every single day every single week

every single year here and you don't

stop then it can get really problematic

you lose the balance and we all know

it's so important about balance in life

too so the All or Nothing mindset can

really ruin a lot of things when it

comes to my fitness journey I done that

for so so so many years and I told you

at the beginning I'm into my fitness

journey now for like 10 years but I

think for like six or seven years I went

from one extreme to another extreme I

went from one I'm giving it my all to

another I'm giving it my all when I

wanted to lose weight I just wanted to

lose weight I didn't care anymore about

my friends I didn't care anymore about

my relationships my family all I was

thinking of was working out and eating

the right amount of calories and then

also when I started doing CrossFit and

when I wanted to gain muscle and get

stronger all I did was I went to the

CrossFit gym to work out I was focusing

on eating the right things I was meal

prepping and I ignored all the things

around me I'm a bit sad that I lost a

lot of teenage years like I've lost a

lot of I don't know moments that I could

have had if I would have had a balanced

life but I was I was seriously I was

just working out I was just eating I was

just trying to recover from all the

intense training sessions it all has

some pros and cons and I've learned a

lot from doing CrossFit for a really

really long time I've learned what it

means to be consistent and what it means

to be disciplined and that you can

actually with the right plan and

consistency that you can achieve

anything in life anything that you want

that's what I've learned but at the same

time I think I also stopped it at one

point because it got too extreme and

because there was no balance at all and

I kind of lost this spark and this I

don't know this this Joy from doing

it so it really is all about balance in

life don't make the mistakes that I've

made seriously take it all a little bit

more relaxed and don't ignore that life

is about this

and your work and your job it's about

your health but it's also about

friendships and relationships and about

other Hobbies other Hobbies than just

working

out the next one is about healthy eating

and I thought for so many years that I'm

actually eating healthy but there were

so many things that were actually not

healthy at all when you start your

fitness journey when you start getting

into the fitness bubble then really

quick you learn that if you want to make

Pro progress you also have to focus on

the right nutrition and on the right

diet and it's really hard with all the

information that is out there to

actually find out what is healthy what

is fueling your body in the right way

also I have to mention that for every

single one of us something else works

and what works for me might work for you

but maybe it doesn't listen like really

listen to your own body and to your own

unique needs so I got a lot of

information out of the internet I got a

lot of information out of social social

media and I've tried so many different

things and I thought all the things that

I did were healthy but there were so

many things as I said before that were

actually super unhealthy I give you an

example volume eating maybe you have

heard about volume eating it's basically

you eat a lot of food which has not too

many calories for example vegetables I

felt for so long that this is such a

healthy eating habit and I can eat so

much food I can eat massive big huge bow

s of vegetables and I I wouldn't say I

get satisfied because I never got

satisfied I just got full from eating

tons of tons of vegetables why do I

think today that this is not healthy I

mentioned I never got satisfied like

let's say you eat a huge bowl of

broccoli yes it might make you feel full

for some time but does it really make

you satisfied like now I prefer so much

more to eat less volume but have nice

sauces on top and have nice flavors and

nice I don't know textures and lots of

different things I love for example like

you know I love Korean food and there

are a lot of small tiny little dishes

and you try a tiny little bit from

everything I love that so much more than

eating a huge bowl of vegetables that

I'm not even craving but I just hope I

get fool from it also the worst side

effect that comes from volume eating is

you get bloated like crazy I mean

obviously if you eat a big bowl of

vegetables broccoli carrots kale

whatever then of course you get bloated

and I I don't know I was just putting so

much into my body especially at night

really really often big bowl of

vegetables and then also big bowl of

yogurt with frozen strawberries to just

feel so full that I feel happy and nice

and then fell asleep hopefully if I can

fall asleep because if I was eating a

little bit too much volume then I

couldn't even fall asleep so oh I'm so

I'm so like why did you do that Anna

like just you don't have to you don't

have to make yourself feel uncomfortable

fo to to be happy also another side

effect from volume eating and especially

with broccoli and carrots they have a

lot of carotene and this is something

I've never shared before because I felt

ashamed for it really long I still feel

ashamed for it but now it's a bit better

but my hands turned orange at one point

because I ate so much broccoli and so

much carrots and broccoli is green yes

but it also has a lot of carotene in it

spinach broccoli carrots if you eat a

lot of it it can be that your hands turn

orange and this happened to me I

remember when we had like the big family

dinners and my aunties and my uncles

they always asked why are your hands so

orange and it really bothered me it

really annoyed me so much yeah next to

the volume eating habit that I think is

really unhealthy there were also some

other things like I was tracking every

single calorie and I was just eating my

own cooked meals I was even panicking

when we we went out into restaurants

because I didn't know what they put into

the food and into the meals lots of

diets that I've tried from not eating

any kind of carbs not eating fats like

I've tried it all I've done it all I

thought back then it was healthy but it

actually wasn't so what's healthy I

think it's so different to every single

one of us to me right now it's about

eating things that make me feel better I

want to try different things I want to

try new things I want to learn more from

different kind of cultures I want to eat

balanced I want to be happy I want to

eat with friends with my family and I

want to make it more like a social thing

there are so many aspects when it comes

to food and when it comes to health

eating and it definitely has changed for

me in the last couple of

years all right team we made it to the

last mistake that I've made for way too

long way way way too long and I'm like

Anna why did you do that I ignored that

I'm messing up my hormones I ignored

that for years my body gave me so many

different kind of signs for example not

having a period I haven't had a period

for so long and you know what I did

first of all I was happy about it I was

like yeah I don't have any kind of

negative side effects that come with

getting your period like I wasn't

bleeding and that was amazing it felt

amazing I was like Ah that's so cool all

the problems that other girls have I

don't have you know what I do today when

I get my period when I start bleeding

I'm texting two or three friends I'm

like yes my period starts right now

because I'm so excited and happy about

it because it's actually a sign of your

body that you are healthy if you don't

have your period you're not healthy you

have to change something and either you

have to change something when it comes

to your lifestyle or when it comes to

your workup plan or when it comes to

your nutrition and daily diet but you

have to change something you have to

have a period if you want to be healthy

and if you want to be happy because let

me tell you when I haven't had my period

I wasn't happy many many times I had

crazy mood shifts but crazy crazy mood

shifts and now I also have mood shifts

because I think it's kind of normal but

the mood shifts that I had back then not

having a period were different they were

really really different and really

really dark also something that I think

is one of the worst side effects of not

having your period and not having your

hormones working well is the sex drive I

I've had no sex drives for years and it

was really hard for me to sleep with

someone because I just didn't feel it I

had no energy I had no drive at all that

is one of the worst side effects and

yeah I just hope everyone here

understands the importance of having a

normal and healthy cycle and getting

your period it is so so so important and

it's one of my biggest dreams to just

educate you more around it and give you

all these wakeup calls that if you want

to have a healthy and happy body you

have to have a regular period a regular

cycle it's just it's part of life it's

part of us women and it's something cool

and exciting that we should embrace and

that we should be happy about about I

know there are a lot of questions about

how I got my period back I think I

should make another video about it I've

recorded a few podcast episodes so if

you want to check those out um they are

on my podcast today I'm growing but

maybe I also make another video like

really step by step what I did to get my

period back if you want to know more

about it let me know down in the

comments what you want to know exactly

are there any specific questions in

general for this whole video do you have

any questions let me know down in the

comments I remind you one more time to

say hi I need something to drink right

now throughout this whole podast episode

I had a whole water bottle right now

it's just so easy to sip out of

it I put the link to the water bottle

down in the description box and there's

also this shop down here that you should

see where you can find the bottles where

you can check them out I love them I

love them we've designed them for you so

it should help you to stay hydrated and

we all if we are hydrated then we are

healthy then we are happy then we might

have to pee often um that's what I do

right now I really have to pee but

anyways I come forward to give you hug

and then see you next time team thank

you so much for being here I love you a

lot I love you a

lot ASMR I love you a lot I love you so

much ASMR I'm coming forward now to give

you a

hug okay

give you a hug oh my God my

legs do you know the feeling do you know

the feeling when you sit for too long in

a really weird position and then you get

out of it

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guys bye