3 Things I Wish I Understood Before Losing Weight | Half of Carla

3 Things I Wish I Understood Before Losing Weight | Half of Carla
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  • @Bellahope11
    @Bellahope115 ай бұрын

    “Do great days & let the days start to stack and all of the sudden your results you want are just waiting for you” I wrote this one on my fridge and it is simple but true! LOVE ❤️ IT!

  • @Larea81
    @Larea815 ай бұрын

    Hello Carla and Gerard! I am 104 pounds down, and I will be joining you again this cycle to hopefully reach “great”. Thank you for all of the knowledge you share! Sending love to you both. 💜💜💜

  • @trishtappenden4256

    @trishtappenden4256

    5 ай бұрын

    Well done!!❤

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    5 ай бұрын

    Unreal! Absolutely amazing xx

  • @sandrasomewhere

    @sandrasomewhere

    5 ай бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @katherineraven6381

    @katherineraven6381

    5 ай бұрын

    Fantastic ✊🏼

  • @user-xm5oo2xo7q
    @user-xm5oo2xo7q5 ай бұрын

    dealing with infertility due to pcos was my challenge. felt the need for a consistent approach to wellness. watched Carla and Jared discuss weight loss and maintenance. Aspect Health guided me in understanding the importance of consistency. not advertising, just sharing. consistency is key in any health journey. find what works for you and show up for yourself daily.

  • @crimsonrose51
    @crimsonrose51Ай бұрын

    The "using food as a drug" really struck a cord with me. I'm able to change my habits all month except the week of my period. I'm finding ways to satisfy my food cravings with healthier options or smaller potions. But I still feel like my hormones are running the show. But I'm losing weight so I must be doing something right. 💜💜💜

  • @SamanthaH-wo2pb
    @SamanthaH-wo2pb4 ай бұрын

    I'm SO glad I came across your channel last year. In September 2023 I happened to come across one of your videos & it literally changed my life. I've lost 60 pounds so far and I couldn't be happier. I still have 48 pounds to my D2D goal, but still going strong, letting the days stack up... Best of all, I've returned to running, something I loved before I gained all the weight. So thank you for the ongoing inspiration, tips & motivation.

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    4 ай бұрын

    🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @vickigibbs4794
    @vickigibbs47945 ай бұрын

    Wonderful to see Gerard. I’m starting my third round this month. 42 pounds down. I learned about this wonderful program from you Carla. Thank you

  • @emank8137
    @emank81375 ай бұрын

    This was brilliant! Especially the point about getting your dopamine fix from food and “every meal doesn’t have to be delicious”

  • @trishtappenden4256
    @trishtappenden42565 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜. Thank you Carla and Gerard! Great content-- the balance of weight maintenance and loss😮....wowza; food as fuel not a dopamine hit😮. 😅

  • @switt3203
    @switt32035 ай бұрын

    OH MY GOODNESS! This has by far been the best vlog/video/podcast I have EVER listened to regarding weight loss. It was the best 22 minutes of the rest of my life! I took notes to re-read daily. Thank you Gerard and Carla for taking the time to share such quality information! I know it will be a journey, I am a sugar addict with 75lbs to lose, but with consistency and “self parenting”, I will find new enjoyments in life other than food and reach my goal of living a healthy new life!❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, that means the absolute world to me xx

  • @rbthegardennannyllc4219
    @rbthegardennannyllc42195 ай бұрын

    Consistency is key. That statement will remain the same no matter what we do. I love this video. Thanks for sharing. 💜💜💜

  • @nuclearchick1487
    @nuclearchick14875 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜Two of the people on my 5 minutes of gratitude list! Where would I be if I hadn't found Carla and then Gerard? I shudder to think! You are changing people's lives for the better! It's great seeing you together, flushing out the concepts even more. I needed this. I'm looking forward to round 3! We go again! We go harder! 💪

  • @bad-girlbex3791
    @bad-girlbex37912 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 I'm not someone who has done BodySlims but from listening to the chats you have with Gerard, the methodology behind the program is sound and tracks with the way I approached weight loss myself. (And Gerard is such a charmer, he could probably talk me into anything, so if I needed a guided weight-loss program, he'd have me signing up in a heartbeat!)

  • @erinwrobel2035
    @erinwrobel2035Ай бұрын

    Interesting video, thank you Carla! The point that not every meal has to be delicious is definitely difficult for me to internalize as someone who loves to cook. However I notice that when I'm having really strong cravings, it's not for the food I make and eat at home but rather for salty/sugary processed snacks or restaurants. Being able to make food that tastes good and is good fuel is definitely a good thing in my opinion.

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    Ай бұрын

    Oh for sure, tasty food will make it more enjoyable, but it doesn’t have to be the be all and end off of why we eat 🖤

  • @chpest16
    @chpest165 ай бұрын

    Great to hear this. I was just thinking about the point that weight loss is a specific intervention for a certain amount of time this morning when looking at my calorie counting app offering "lifetime access". I don't want to be trying to lose weight my whole life! 💜💜💜

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    5 ай бұрын

    🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @nummulite99

    @nummulite99

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s the moment you realise they don’t want you to succeed!

  • @bethlong6773
    @bethlong67735 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 thank you!! This is exactly what I needed post-holidays! 35 more lbs to go! 💃🏼 I’ve been flying through all of your videos-I can’t even tell you how helpful you’ve been to me!! 🫶🏻

  • @user-vo6ev3rk2w
    @user-vo6ev3rk2w5 ай бұрын

    This is brilliant. Listen up everyone 💜💜💜

  • @KACn5582
    @KACn55825 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 Jared is so fun! Food is fuel but somehow it changed into something more.

  • @mollys1584
    @mollys15845 ай бұрын

    Great video! And perfect timing right after the holidays! ❤

  • @user-od4zi2ul2i
    @user-od4zi2ul2i5 ай бұрын

    This is fantastic! Thank you! ❤

  • @susanbates4061
    @susanbates40615 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 thank you both , loved seeing this,, I'm about to start round 2 with Bodyslims, so excited xx

  • @simoneclarke5104
    @simoneclarke51045 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜thank you Carla & Jarod!! I really appreciate this advice and will share with friends. Looking forward to part 2!

  • @Papaveromio
    @Papaveromio5 ай бұрын

    Brillant, Carla. Those are the real important topics when it comes to weight loss. Great video, do look forward to part 2. Thank you.

  • @urbanfabchic
    @urbanfabchic5 ай бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @user-rd9ve8fo2z
    @user-rd9ve8fo2z2 ай бұрын

    How cool! Gerard mentioned Brown University in Providence Rhode Island while I'm watching this from Providence RI !! 😊 Love thier motivation ❤❤❤❤

  • @juliannam9521
    @juliannam95215 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜Love you both so much. I could listen to you talk all day. So much wisdom and common sense to share. Good luck with the start of the new course! xoxo

  • @terrylyn8464
    @terrylyn84645 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 That was fantastic and so eye opening.

  • @annamaltzoff4346
    @annamaltzoff43465 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Carla and Ger. great video. Looking forward to Part 2 and the next BodySlims programme starting in 17th Jan. 💜💜💜

  • @susannpowell5678
    @susannpowell56785 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 I am so glad I found this as I am waiting to start on my first BodySlims cycle on Wednesday next week and needed a bit of a pep talk - Thank you both so much for this - Can't wait xx

  • @lizzi437
    @lizzi4375 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Carla.This is a really great post. Really appreciate Gerard's realistic approach and your own solutions to your weight-loss challenges.

  • @samgirly30
    @samgirly305 ай бұрын

    You are so right! Learning to be consistent in your program has been a game changer for my weight loss journey. Thank you!! Can’t wait till next Wednesday 🎉

  • @susanjaneleitner7670
    @susanjaneleitner76705 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year Carla and Gerard! This was very helpful especially the end of this video! Please stay and watch until the end! See you soon! ❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜

  • @marianhill5801
    @marianhill58015 ай бұрын

    Great video Carla 💜💜💜

  • @jessymassecoach517
    @jessymassecoach5175 ай бұрын

    Thank you Carla! I don’t know if I will join the program but you are always an inspiration 💜💜💜

  • @Amyjwashere
    @Amyjwashere5 ай бұрын

    love this video! atm, I'm doing meditation and reading a good book to change my state of mind. I only take a walk 2x a week, so that I definitely need to improve as well.

  • @CoolInOlympia
    @CoolInOlympia3 ай бұрын

    The theories that he is talking about really are brilliant! Thank you both!

  • @janijo6451
    @janijo64513 ай бұрын

    I am beginning my journey today. Your videos are so inspirational and offer insight that I’ve never had before! This video in particular is phenomenal. Thank you so much!

  • @angeni2
    @angeni25 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 Thank you Carla and Ger, this video was a much needed reminder that Bodyslims is program of mental fitness. Holidays (Halloween thru New Years) are hard for me and listening to the video forced me to be honest with how much I have been self medicating with food during the break. I know that as I practice Ger's teachings, I will be much more resilient when the holidays come around again. If it hadn't been for your channel, I would never have found Bodyslims which has been a bright light in healing my relationship with food, and more importantly with healing my relationship with myself. Learning how to consistently show up for myself has been the most important lesson of all.

  • @user-ey2cr5de5c
    @user-ey2cr5de5c5 ай бұрын

    Thank you both for sharing. So excited for Jan 17.

  • @jennifermonahan4040
    @jennifermonahan40405 ай бұрын

    Always helpful 💜💜💜

  • @melaninathan
    @melaninathan5 ай бұрын

    Carla, you've described me to a tee. One of my trigger foods is Bugles chips. I started therapy just after Christmas. You've opened my eyes to so many things through your vulnerability. Thank you. You've been the catalyst for so much positive change in so many lives.

  • @amiek9226
    @amiek92265 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜”It’s actually just about doing great days and letting the days start to stack.” That’s a common sense yet also mind shifting perspective. So many good thoughts shared in this video. Thank you! 😊

  • @Beepbopboop19
    @Beepbopboop195 ай бұрын

    Wow this was great. So many gems. Thanks so much. Let the days stack up.

  • @gilliandurnin8665
    @gilliandurnin86655 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 I’m back next week for round 2 of BodySlims and can’t wait! 34 lbs down in my first round. Thanks for the great video 😁💜

  • @19mit84
    @19mit845 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜Excellent! Thank you!

  • @theoriginalhippychic
    @theoriginalhippychic3 ай бұрын

    Loved this video so much!!!!!

  • @BeckyWaters_
    @BeckyWaters_5 ай бұрын

    Great ideas to ponder , thank you👍

  • @creerias_
    @creerias_2 ай бұрын

    This was so insightful, thank you!

  • @thegreatzaza9293
    @thegreatzaza92935 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 excellent interview, thank you both so much. I learned a lot.

  • @carolesanders7839
    @carolesanders78395 ай бұрын

    Great video, it made quite an impression. Great Guest! Great host! 💜 💜 💜

  • @debragerber4678
    @debragerber46785 ай бұрын

    Just started the 17th on Body Slims. I made the leap because I relate to what you said about weight loss and what you accomplished. Thank you💜💜💜

  • @bearzabout
    @bearzabout5 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 SO great!!

  • @aBluegrassPicker
    @aBluegrassPicker5 ай бұрын

    great discussion

  • @lani8681
    @lani86813 ай бұрын

    it's really great to see gerard on here! i first learned of bodyslims from this channel last year, and finally signed up to be on the current january bodyslims program. i've lost more than 10% of my body weight since the start of the program, and have signed up for the april one. i'm so so glad to have found bodyslims through you, carla. i have set a new dare to dream goal, and while i still have a way to go until then, i'm feeling brilliant to be where i've gotten to now.

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so amazing!!! 10% already!! Good for you xx

  • @sarahhursey3215
    @sarahhursey32155 ай бұрын

    This was amazing...honestly the best explanation of how addiction of any kind works .. I am just starting my weight loss journey again..and this video has woken me up to the secret of getting what I want from this journey... thankyou both 💜💜💜xx

  • @DiamondVika
    @DiamondVika5 ай бұрын

    💜 💜 💜 love you both! Awesome video and Ger is dropping nuggets left and right, so don’t let his jokes fool you - he has a lot of brain to pick!

  • @jogriffin36
    @jogriffin365 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 Great video thanks. Can't wait to start my second cycle next Wednesday 🥰

  • @maj-brittfryksmo6288
    @maj-brittfryksmo62885 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 Thank you ❤

  • @visionsandverses
    @visionsandverses5 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 I’ve been watching you for a year and your struggles have helped me so much. Down 50lbs, 100 to go. Thank you for being brave enough to share!

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    5 ай бұрын

    Amazing xx

  • @sandrasomewhere
    @sandrasomewhere5 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 Great video. Thank you!

  • @leeannblack274
    @leeannblack2745 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜Thank you!

  • @mtsart9560
    @mtsart95605 ай бұрын

    Made so much sense if you can’t cut back cut it out. Sweets are my issue I have tried the three bite rule one cookie etc hasn’t worked I like what Carla said about the chips it takes time to control those triggers.

  • @jmwalling1030
    @jmwalling10305 ай бұрын

    Wow Love this❤learned alot. Carla you are beautiful!

  • @bettymaugeri7316
    @bettymaugeri73165 ай бұрын

    Terrific discussion!

  • @mafish7962
    @mafish79625 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜 fantastic video, thank you Carla and Gerard! This is my first New Year EVER that I’m excited about continuing and not Re-starting my journey yet again. I’m looking forward to my third cycle with BodySlims and the progress I will make in the upcoming months! Have a fabulous New Year everyone and I wish you all well! Laura 💜💜💜

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    5 ай бұрын

    Ohhh Laura I love that for you!! 🙌🏼

  • @mafish7962

    @mafish7962

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 💜💜💜

  • @ruthjohnston5551
    @ruthjohnston5551Ай бұрын

    💜💜💜thank you both!

  • @debbiew7496
    @debbiew74965 ай бұрын

    Great conversation

  • @fransak2723
    @fransak27235 ай бұрын

    💜 💜 💜 excellent tips. I have long been convinced that sugar is an addiction. It stems from my alcoholic parents and I’ve struggled with it all my life.

  • @kylaszone
    @kylaszone19 күн бұрын

    What a brilliant video

  • @catherinmarchione3851
    @catherinmarchione38514 ай бұрын

    I’ve been overweight all my life . Yes, what you said maintaining weight after you’ve reached your comfortable weight . So I started walking at our towns leisure complex.l they have a track . Congratulations to you .

  • @elizarock655
    @elizarock6555 ай бұрын

    I’ve just put 14lbs of hard won weight loss back on so this was just what I needed to hear.

  • @malloryr4883
    @malloryr48834 ай бұрын

    Don't mind me, just low-key fangirling over Gerard!

  • @Soaring_Seajay
    @Soaring_Seajay5 ай бұрын

  • @SusanSlattery
    @SusanSlattery4 ай бұрын

    I often tell myself this: If I am really hungry I will eat a tin of sardines. (I love these little fishy things, but I don't crave them.) Really, I eat them if there is nothing else and I'm starving. So anyway, if I don't want to open a tin of sardines, then I am not really hungry.

  • @ColettaDesign
    @ColettaDesign5 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @sylviaeneriz4808
    @sylviaeneriz48082 ай бұрын

    Dear Carla & Jared, can you please address the following question in your next conversation? I once had a coach who told me that I should see food only as fuel. I told her that that was like seeing sex only as procreation. I agree that not every meal in a busy life is going to be tasty but food is one of the great pleasures of life, even if you aren’t using it as a dopamine hit to numb or eat your feelings, etc. I think that maintenance on a bland regime of food is not sustainable. Eventually I would want to try something new, break out of the routine of eating mostly the same thing or just want to live a life where I really enjoy what I’m eating. Could you please interview someone who has maintained a healthy diet by eating a variety of healthy food that they enjoy? (For me, sharing that you eat basically the same thing every day is as unattainable for lifelong weight maintenance as it is to say you drink a diet smoothy ever day, etc. You get what I’m saying?)

  • @mindylarsen3910
    @mindylarsen39105 ай бұрын

    🖤🖤🖤

  • @marieclark7582
    @marieclark75825 ай бұрын

    💜💜💜

  • @catherinelemaster3883
    @catherinelemaster38835 ай бұрын

    💜 💜 💜

  • @rebeccas751
    @rebeccas7515 ай бұрын

    Hi Carla- I thought you might be intersted in reading this memoir. She seems to have a history similar to yours. It is called "it Was Me All Along" by Andie Mitchell. I'd love to read your memoir someday ❤

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh I will have a look thank you xx

  • @rebeccas751

    @rebeccas751

    5 ай бұрын

  • @schampie99
    @schampie992 ай бұрын

    Is the walking still effective even if I really struggle to get my heart rate up into the fat burning zone? I’m already walking pretty fast and don’t want to have to jog.

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely xx

  • @SarahhLouise16
    @SarahhLouise165 ай бұрын

    Is it okay if I walk on a treadmill! I don’t feel safe walking by myself where I live and I can’t always get someone to walk with me

  • @HalfofCarla

    @HalfofCarla

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely xx

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    @GMeers5 ай бұрын

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    @sandyedwards26815 ай бұрын

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    @Ellen.Oestergaard5 ай бұрын

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    @quietmountainwellness79165 ай бұрын

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