When you said you, "I wouldn't look in the mirror- I was essentially floating around.". That is how I feel each day. Thank you for sharing your journey!

@JamieNicole1000

Жыл бұрын

Same here!

@lexynape5573

6 ай бұрын

Yes! Everytime I see a mirror I hurry and avert my eyes.

@maddyharvey7414

5 ай бұрын

I feel like a good balance is not being afraid of mirrors, but also not obsessing every time one is nearby!

To anyone who's reading this: You are strong. You are beautiful. You are powerful. Remind yourself that working out is not a punishment for what you ate, but a celebration of what your body can do! I hope you have a fantastic day :))

@rosesareblue73

2 жыл бұрын

I love this!

@pixi2209

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗😘

@doloresarredondo1583

2 жыл бұрын

Love this! I needed to read your posts, today of all days. God bless Alexia 🥰🤗

@theirishcailin333

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I really needed it!!

@paoladellabilancia5965

Жыл бұрын

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

I’m a long time sub & already know your transformation story from years ago (I still have your MariEasyFitness PDF nutrition guide🥺) & I’m still watching this whole video haha. I lost 55lbs & kept it off for 2 years & a half years now because of you! You completely inspired me to change my life. You are a rare gem in this community. Thank you for being you💕 So happy your channel is back!!

@PursuitOfWellnessPodcast

2 жыл бұрын

SO proud of you beautiful!

@CROCKS-GT

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you, she is a rare gem in the community.

@oririro694

2 жыл бұрын

L

@aliciafromcalifa

Жыл бұрын

I have the PDF tooo!!!!

@alexiplante3945

7 ай бұрын

This is amazing! Im so happy to hear this. Im wondering what did you do for nutrition? We’re you on Keto? Did Mari loose the weight on keto?

What an inspiring story! Greg is Mari’s guardian angel and Mari is an idol to all women 🥺 I love you both so much! ✨

Blown away by your authenticity, Mari! Your story (especially in college) is honestly so relatable for me. I cannot recommend finding a safe haven in fitness and well-being enough! You’re the best!

I've followed you for years and your story still gives me all the feels! Thank you for sharing and creating the platform that you have. Through all of my struggles I have turned back to you for inspiration. Thank you Mari 💕

Love hearing this story. I've rewatched the 2018 version many many times, but hearing about how Bloom and the Slay App have grown is what makes me so proud. Excited to be on day 2 of the Slay Challenge!

Great motivational video! This is my story, I had 220lbs 2 months ago. Then I started to eat clean and train at home, and it really improved my health. After 1st month I lost 7lbs, and after 2nd month I lost additional 13lbs. Now I have 200lbs and I am strongly motivated for more. Nothing comes overnight, don't forget that!! I found great online diet that I have followed for the last 2 month, which helped me a lot. The diet from Next Level Diet is really doing a great job so far.

@larsyx

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the lost weight and taking the first step! You can do it!

@kybifox13

2 жыл бұрын

This is incredible! Congratulations on finding something that works for you! Keep going. Keep loving yourself.

@bluesakura2092

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Please don’t give up! The world is a better place when people follow through with their goals. Keep on going!!!

@kathylanigan6745

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing, keep going!!

@alyssapresley7861

2 жыл бұрын

You’re a powerhouse! Keep fuelling that fire babe❤️🔥💪🏼

Just two minutes in and I immediately pressed subscribe. Thank you for sharing your story! You are helping so many struggling in silence right now

I am bipolar and I did NOT know how sugar affects mood disorders. I’m doing research but a quick cursory glance let’s me know I was hustling backwards. I’ll finish the video but like, you are absolutely inspiring me and so many others. 🥺

@samboriboun2213

2 жыл бұрын

How do you know if you are bipolar?

@missclaudine7941

2 жыл бұрын

@@samboriboun2213 diagnosed after a breakdown. fun stuff.

@pichichipichi

2 жыл бұрын

Through a similar situation like yours, a friend of mine has the same illness and the drugs she takes has so many second effects and harm the liver that we find a way to improve her health: no sugar, no carbs, tons of veggies and... the final secret: green coffee enemas. Cleans so much and deeply the liver that also improve her mode in a best way for her. Keep being safe and sound. Cheers!

@tiffanymcnerlin157

2 жыл бұрын

Excess sugar in the body can exacerbate sooo many different problems. I eat a pretty good diet with the exception of sugar. It's my biggest weakness 😭 there was also a small study done on the Mediterranean diet and its possible effects on depression. Like those who ate that diet saw ~30% decrease in their depression or something. More research should be done but still a really interesting read 😊

@SelenaY.1331

Жыл бұрын

Even though your comment was from a year ago make sure you're research is from reliable sources

I honestly have tears in my eyes watching this because I'm SO proud of you and so proud to be a supporter of yours 💖

OG here. I am so incredibly proud of you and I am proud to continually support your companies. I have been wanting an updated story from you for so long because I have seen how much you've grown since the last one! Thank you so much for motivating, inspiring, and loving all of us as we trek along this journey with you!

I cannot thank you enough for this video!! I have struggled with mental illness myself, and have made a HUGE transformation in my health. I am currently on my path, and you are an incredible inspiration. You have a new follower for sure!

Your story means the world to me. I’m unable to live without medication for my mental health but it just keeps me from slipping below the water. But your story lets me see I can really live and not just live in fear of my mind. Thanks Mari ❤️

Wow Mari! It’s insane how similar our stories are to how our fitness journeys started. All down to the BPD diagnosis and the body building boyfriend making crazy food in the kitchen 🤪 I am soooo unbelievably proud of you and how far you have come!! I look up to you so much and am so grateful for the all the hard work you do! You are truly a shining star, my love!🥰 Sending you all the good vibes in the world!!

This was probably one of the most inspiring videos I have seen in a while. It’s comforting to see someone be so real about their journey and what they have had to go through. I can relate to so much of what you have said and it’s comforting to know that you are not alone in the way you feel. You describe feelings that I thought I was crazy for feeling, especially when you said that everything just hits you harder than others. I was pretty emotional watching it because I was like wow I can relate to her so much! I started my fitness journey in 2020 and you were actually the person that inspired me to go to the gym and you’ve been a big contributor and motivator throughout my whole journey. Seeing you and your company grow is so inspiring in my personal life and it makes me feel like I can achieve anything I set my mind to. It makes me feel motivated, to keep pushing especially when it’s tough, to get out of my comfort zone, and to jump even though it scares me shitless. It inspired me to find my purpose in life. Please keep doing what your doing. I feel like being vulnerable is the most powerful thing a human being can do. I also believe everything happens for a reason and I’m so freaking GLAD I started to follow you on Instagram 💜 I hope I get to meet you one day !!

OG here! I've resisted ANY sort of long-term commitment to my health and wellness. I'm following the Slay Challenge and I am DETERMINED to make this happen. I REALLY needed to hear some of this again. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sure it's not easy to talk about some of this. Congratulations to all of your success and recovery. You are an inspiration. Cheers to continued growth!

You guys are 100% the reason I actually started my fitness journey. I followed you back in summer of 2018 probably and tried to make small changes to start with, but I really kicked it off in June of 2020. I am 5’9 and started at about 280 pounds at that point (possibly more originally but I hadn’t checked in a long time). Currently 247 but still working! Seeing someone who started out in a similar place as me really gave me the confidence to start my own journey. Your posts/videos have always kept me motivated! And I am also going through the same thing you did with alcohol and ordering pizza at 1am! After about a year I’m finally comfortable just saying no. I still offer to hang out, but tell them that I won’t be drinking or eating the ordered food and not to offer it to me. Thank you both for making a positive impact on all of our lives 💕

Your story resonated so much with me. From the childhood trauma to the college experience to the lost sense of self. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share the deeper pains that led you to your tipping point, and for connecting fitness and nutrition with healing. It’s so much more than getting control of your body back, it’s getting control of your ability to grow and thrive back. For people with trauma, especially childhood trauma, it takes time to learn that your life belongs to you and not to the people and circumstances that kept you small. It then takes time to learn how to step into your own power and live actively rather than passively. I’m still learning, and I love the idea that health and fitness can be a loving experience, a conduit for growth and self-actualization, instead of a punishment for the unhealthy decisions I made when wounded and trying to survive. Thank you for refreshing my motivation and for paying your healing experience forward.

Mari, you don’t know how much of a difference hearing your story has made for me, and I’m sure many others 💚 thank you for all that you do to help reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage others to continue on their journey and find happiness. Slay, girl!

@dianebaker5243

2 жыл бұрын

👍🥰

You are telling my daughter’s story exactly. We are in the middle of it right now and hearing your happy ending is so hopeful. It’s a struggle for the rest of your life and you learn how to be happy with the cards u r dealt. Stay strong and know u r not alone. Thank u for sharing your story.

Thank you so much for opening up, for the dialogue, for sharing your incredible journey with us. I think it’s safe to say that you’ve succeeded in your plan and goal to help others. I don’t follow you for a long time but every day I’m greatly inspired by you & your strength, your decision to take on a journey that would transform your body and mind. Seeing your stories, your videos, your journey - it makes me feel less alone. Thank you so much for your raw honesty, Mari. 🤍

I’ve been following you for about a year and a half now since beginning my weight loss journey. I have lost over 70lbs and was in a dark place so I can completely relate to how you felt. It’s so helpful to follow someone who has gone through the journey as it keeps you motivated. I’ve learnt lots of tips from you and Greg and found your videos about food and nutrition so helpful. I have listened to how my body reacts to food and have made adjustments to my diet to make sure I feel nourished and stronger. Weight training has also become a passion and I really enjoy how it helps your mental health too. Please can you let us know when Bloom will be available in England? We are so in need of it!

Heard this story a hundred times now and it never fails to inspire me a bit more. I have loved watching you and Greg grow over the years. Y’all are amazing! 😘 so happy for you guys.

I don’t remember the last time I watched a 30 min video on KZread! Idk why Mari but I find you so easily relatable and inspiring instead of intimidating. I love you and Greg’s success too! I have a business of my own selling physical goods that is a side hustle that I hope to make a main hustle one day so y’all are inspiring me from multiple directions!

this video made me SOB. i was diagnosed with BPD early in 2021 and i truly feel like i am just doomed for the rest of my life and will not be able to fulfill my true potential and it is so relieving to hear that someone else has similar struggles that i have. thank you so much for this video, it was super inspiring.

Your story about college years is SO similar to my story... while it's nice to know we're not alone, I'm sorry you went through all of that. I know those memories never go away and can be difficult to manage for the rest of our lives. The important thing is that we're in much better places now! I appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing your story

Mari, I've been following and supporting you for so long and I always love these transformation stories. I think a lot of the time I don't relate to most fitness influencers but for the first time I saw someone that looked like me going on a fitness journey and actually documenting it, so THANK YOU!

You’re so humble and inspiring! I am so glad that KZread recommended this video!

I just want to say a big thank you for sharing your journey. Your humility and honesty - no bravado or pretending was so refreshing. Appearances can be so deceiving, I stumbled across this video for the first time the other day and thought your story would be completely different! Praying God blessing you and Greg abundantly more. Look forward to watching more of your content x

I went through a breakup of three years and losing two close friends last year. I got really into fitness started to run and weightlift everyday. I've been following you since late 2019 and you've been such an inspiration always. I really felt when you said fitness is so great for your mental health and how the physical effects were just a plus, that is literally how I feel all the time. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, I am so happy for you, you give me hope for the future. I just loved this because it was so relatable. I workout alone in my neighborhood and in my room with free weights. My fitness journey is really personal and about becoming a stronger person, taking control of depression and anxiety. It was truly beautiful to hear you feel that too, as many people are motivated for their appearance when there is such a deeper meaning behind it as well. I wish I knew you, you are awesome. I know 2022 will have so much more greatness in store for you.

Love hearing your story. I am an OG. I still have my PDF and my original work out band from Mari Fitness. Being an older follower - over 50 now- I just want you to know how your story does resonate with every one, not just 20-30 year olds trying to make their start in the world but some of us who are older and still trying to find themselves. Well done Mari and Greg- I can't wait to see where we all go next with you leading the pack. I for one am here for it all. Ladies who stay together slay together!!

I found this video by chance and hearing your experience with BPD is so validating - I was diagnosed last year and it's been a journey, so hearing about what you've gone through and how you're managing this disorder is more than I could've asked for! Just wanted to thank you for that, I didn't know I needed what felt like a hug from you 🫂

I will always appreciate you for helping me push myself to try out strength training. I don’t know why or how I ever thought cardio was the only way but once I got over how intimidating the weights area of the gym felt I found a whole new part of myself. I remember how straight forward the gym guides were, and with a plan for my workout, I could block out any gym anxiety. And soon after that my friends got intrigued and tried it out too. You’ve made a huge difference for so many, Mari! Wishing you even more success and happiness for the years to come!

Mari, honestly thanks for keep sharing. I do understand that it's hard for you to talk about it, but trust me!, you're making a big change on many of us. Thank you for being brave!

You are so well spoken. I’m so proud of everything you’ve done and accomplished (including Greg)! I truly wish you all the best in life and after listening to this video I know feel motivated and ready to fully dive into my fitness / health journey and lifestyle change!

So inspiring. I’m 33 weeks pregnant and tired and feeling sad for myself and my pregnant body. I finished a weight lifting program a week ago and haven’t had the drive to start another one. Halfway through this video I decided to get up, get dressed, and finish watching the video while I warm up on the treadmill. Thanks so much for sharing your story!

@nohelypimentel2274

2 жыл бұрын

Happy mom, happy baby. Stay strong

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2 жыл бұрын

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Truly inspiring! I began my own fitness journey in 2014 and have lost 100 lbs and maintained it for 7 years. I have a history of addiction and mental health issues and I sometimes can’t believe my life when I wake up in the morning. Your story is so inspiring and I have been following since the Boulder days and pre Bloom so to see you grow into this amazing person and watch all your accomplishments unfold has been fantastic. I hope my story inspires others to know that anything is possible no matter how dark your life gets. My mental health is better than ever and therapy works! My husband had lost 150 lbs all while navigating bipolar disorder (yay DBT!) As a team we are able to focus on nutrition, strength training and our mental health. I love seeing your success as it pushes me to remember where I came from too! Much love!

@pixi2209

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulation! 🏆🏆👍👏👏👏👏

thank you for being open about BPD!! i also struggle with this disorder and am passionate about breaking the stigma, i am so grateful for your vulnerability in sharing your story. 💜💜💜

Love your openness in sharing your mental health struggles

I relate to so much of your story, Mari. I don't have BPD but I do have anxiety and depression and have experienced self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and not being able to take proper care of myself and my living space. I had to move back in with my mom and stepdad at 28 because my mental health was the worst it's ever been. That's when I found the gym, which was and has been the best thing I've done for my mental health. Your story will resonate with a lot of people. Thank you for your vulnerability. I know you will help a lot of people with this video. Also, on a completely unrelated note, the quality and execution of this video is on point!

Thank you for sharing. I have BPD and still struggling at 41. I am at a low right now and ran into your video randomly today. It’s just what I needed to hear again. I’ve been on a rollercoaster for 15 + years and need to get off. Thanks

@Pippipopfugl

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 44 with BDP and eating disorders too, been struggling all my life and been sick for decades I've finally found a way out as it would seem . I really want to say that you are not alone and there's hope even at the bleakest point ❤️

I love how you focus on mental health as a key motivation for your weight loss. Weight loss is deeply psychological and I think a lot of videos miss out on this aspect; with a greater focus on aesthetics, diets and calories. If you’re very overweight, there’s always some kind of psychological reason for it, and addressing these issues in tandem with diet is the only way to make effective change. This video was really inspiring, so thankyou❤

I can tell this was a difficult thing to share …but so grateful you did.!! People always need to hear others story to know they’re not alone…love youuu!!💕

Will forever support you, your story changed my life. You are such a genuine inspiring women

@PursuitOfWellnessPodcast

2 жыл бұрын

this means the world thank you 🙏🏻

@May04bwu

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@princessleia9735

2 жыл бұрын

Plus 💯to that!

I absolutely love you. I have never finished a workout program, yours is the first that I feel like I will make it all the way to the end. I’m only on week 2 but this is the furthest I’ve ever gotten. I just feel the difference. Thank you for being so open and sharing your journey. You give me hope 🥺🥺

@PursuitOfWellnessPodcast

2 жыл бұрын

Proud of you beautiful!

This is incredible!!! So glad that you’re back on KZread! I love hearing you share about your journey it never gets old 😭😭

Good to see you back on YT! Been following you guys since Colorado. Still have my guides and fitness band. Congrats on persevering through everything, creating a successful business, and getting married!

So thankful to have watched your progress since the initial transformation photo. You’re so inspiring 🙌🏼

Never been prouder to be an OG follower. Been here since late 2017 with you! So awesome to see how far you’ve come. Such an inspiration. You’re such a badass Mari 💪🏼❤️

I’m 45 and absolutely fell drawn to your story and products May God continue to bless you and your business

I’m a long time follower. I’ve always loved how genuine you and Greg are.

Thank you for being brave and posting this. I’ve been struggling with a few issues more recently and this video gave me a bit of a reality check.. and the need to take my health more seriously, including nutrition. It’s hard not to feel hopeless at 33.. sometimes I feel like my life is done, and it’s not worth living a healthier life.

I've been following you for years and you've always been a great inspiration through my own journey. Still I'm amazed by you and your wonderful story of hope, success, happiness and true love. Thank you for sharing this and for being so vulnerable, positive and brave. You make the difference.

You're incredibly humble and know how fragile things can get. This video is very powerful and has impacted me immensely. I hope to have incredible change like you one day. Working on bettering myself now.

I cannot thank you enough for having the courage to put yourself out there and be a light in the fitness industry that women everywhere can relate to and appreciate. Your effort and dedication to yourself, your brand and the community you built is so unique and special and I am so so SO happy to have found you. Your guide and facebook group kickstarted my fitness/mental health journey and got me through some hard times, AND I still use your bands today! I am in the process of completing my personal training certification and I could not be more excited to help others change their life and be a light in my own community. THANK YOU MARI FOR CHANGING MY LIFE ❤️

This video just made my day. I started antipsychotics due to a mood disorder last year and I've gained 35 lbs. This just showed me it is possible to get my life and health back in check. You've inspired me to actually start my fitness journey. Thank you so much for posting this video.

@andyoudontknowwhen

2 жыл бұрын

Ashwagandha pulled me out of depression and no energy. I’m still in the midst of my weight loss journey but I was a physical wreck and had horrible sleep so I first worked on that then used various herbs for depression and anxiety. Ashwagandha, Oatstraw, schisandra, eleuthero, and rhodiola. I take more for other things too but those were the bulk of healing for me from depression anxiety and no energy. I couldn’t believe just how much I was lacking in nutrients and how much that changed me. That and praying to the Lord to guide me on what to take and seeking Him. 2 years ago I was a complete mess and couldn’t even get myself to get off the sofa to do dishes and now I am active and don’t even think about things. I just do them with no anxiety. Hang in there! and keep going in the right direction and give your body what it needs and you can heal. ❤️❤️❤️

@lauryncole1660

Жыл бұрын

Same! Even after telling them about my mindset around weight they put me on medications that made me gained weight and I have just spiraled, I gained 40 pounds in 2 months. So I feel you so very much.

i teared up watching this! so relatable. shoutout to greg for being so supportive and a positive influence

I love how open you are with your mental health journey. As someone who spent my life at a 3 thinking it was an 8 until I did the work and found my triggers and how to cope (I am someone who needs antidepressants, even after therapy and other healthy habits). Working out is a nonnegotiable part of my life to keep physically and mentally healthy. I’m working to get my pre-baby body back, I had just lost all my weight from my first pregnancy when I got pregnant last year. Unfortunately, my second son was born very sick with a liver tumor and only lived for 24 days, so now I’m just trying to physically and mentally heal. Having the slay app and the 8 week challenge has been really motivating for both my physical and mental health. Thank you for being an advocate for mental health and for sharing your journey. PS I have an OG Mari Fitness band that is held up better than any other band I’ve owned, I love it so much!

I have a friend whom I recently I had to let go of because of his severe alcoholism. I wish he could develop the way of thinking and motivation that you have gained. He is in a place of depression and self harm and unfortunately it is a self journey to recover from that. So happy for you that you’ve made it out of your dark place and strive more everyday. You’re amazing!

I've never been diagnosed with BPD, but I related to some of the things you said. I've been struggling with depression since 3rd grade, and it got really bad when I was 17 and a sophomore in college. I ended up having to drop out of all of my college classes and didn't finish my degree because I was so extremely depressed and suicidal. I also resonated with what you said about when you have friction with anyone in public, it ruins your entire day. When I was working, if a customer said something rude to me, it negatively impacted my whole week. I'm currently taking a break from working because the interactions with rude customers really drained me and even made me question being alive again.

Wow, this was so beautiful, raw, and real. Thank you so much for your time and speaking the truth. Please everyone, including myself, SUPPORT THIS AMAZING SOUL. THANKS SO MUCH AGAIN!

I was expecting another dime in a dozen video about weightloss. This got real real fast. Glad you had your dad & Greg. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hoping that you'll stay in your better place.

Been here since the original bands and remember the Bloom launch! I don’t follow any other fitness accounts apart from you - your outlook and journey is so refreshing and inspiring and REAL ♥️ I see you as the light at the end of the tunnel; someone who has been in my shoes, struggling and overweight and come through 🙌🏻 Thank you for everything you do ♥️

I love you & Greg. Watched you from the beginning. Please stay humble and be who you authentically are. That’s what got you here & kept us all inspired !

I can relate to this so hard! I want to join you and not tell a soul until I accomplish significant weight loss ❤️❤️ I’m tired of hearing from others how to do it, or how to stay motivated, or why it’s important! This is very inspiring.

@supriyapanwar3225

2 жыл бұрын

Best video on internet today. One of my favorite moments: when Mari said “Greg has been my cheerleader” it shows how important it is to surround yourself with people who lift you up 🥰

Mari, you are so eloquent and well spoken. This is a great story, so many can relate. You are so strong and we are all so proud of you!! You’re one of the most influential inspirations for women. Keep glowing baby!

I lost 80 pounds in 4 months with a low carb lifestyle and have now maintained a 100 pound loss since 2016! You, of course, my dear look amazing! 😘 Thanks for being so open and sharing your story. I'm so glad you were able to make it thru and are now there for so many. 🙌

Halfway through and already crying 😢 We all need a Greg !! Love all that support. You are truly inspiring and I can relate to so much

You being open about this is incredible, strong and one of the most powerful, beautiful things a human can do. Your story is almost absolutely similar to mine. I literally dropped my jaw when you started talking about your experience in college. A much, much more real authentic story than what most people tell about their fitness journeys. I was just like you, but I have come a very long way and now sober, in therapy, healthier. I only to be as open as you are and an advocate for mental health, physical health and sobriety. You are so beautiful and strong and your healing radiates all around you 🤍✨

Mari! You are amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey. And thank you for being so candid and vulnerable about the importance of mental health. It's not always easy to own our stuff, but owning it and optimizing it will set you free to be the best version of yourself. I just found you yesterday and have been binge-watching your videos! Your information is awesome and I love that you stress the importance of the journey (it's a lifestyle change) and the fact that it takes time and isn't a "one size fits all" approach. As a culture, we are constantly bombarded with myriad products that make false claims or come with unrealistic expectations. It's easy to get sucked in and get involved with bogus products. I love your content and your realistic approach to health, well-being and fitness! You are so awesome and deserve the very best! I know you will continue to do great things!

Thank you so much for sharing your story !!! I love how open and transparent you are with every step! It gives people confidence to share their story!! Sharing is part of the healing I believe !! You're awesome !

I’ve been apart of this community since the very beginning of my journey! Started in December of 2018 and found you in January of 2019. So incredibly thankful for you guys! 💛

I love this so much. It seems like if you have a mental health issue, you have to be falling apart or healed. When really, it’s always with you but it doesn’t define you, it’s just part of the overall story. I think that is a lot of us and we need to hear these stories more!❤

This is an amazing testimony. I usually don’t sit through these entire things, but I did this one. Thanks for making what was likely a difficult video.

I have to stop the video for a moment and thank you for sharing your story. Strangely there are so many similarities with what I experienced in the same college period. Mental health issues, struggly getting my life in order, too strong medication cocktail and tremendous weight gain... I understand completely what you've been through. now I so much better in my life but thank you sooo much for sharing it, it feels good to know we are not alone. Love from Paris 💜

This video came up in my suggestions and it made me cry and made me appreciate my own journey and it has given me a new wave of motivation - thank you for sharing your story

I have had a lot of mental health issues, and this video is one of the few out there that I can REALLY relate to. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ♡ I left here inspired and lifted. Also, three cheers for Greg. 🎉🎉 He sounds like such a winner.

Holy shit I never thought I’d find someone literally in my shoes, with my diagnosis, with my exact situation happening to them. Literally to the colllege (in the same state haha) thing and the boyfriend into body building we have the same exact story it’s insane! Thank you for being so brave and vulnerable and sharing your story. You’ve truly inspired me and as another person with BPD I want you to know I shed tears for you and your story and respect you for sharing how you went through your healing journey.

Thank you for being so candid and sharing your past and present. No gatekeeping here!

So inspiring !! Love the honesty, the transformation all around is incredible. Not only physically, but mentally and the growth of your business. I can truly see how you were and are so invested in this company, and helping others. You are all in, and it shows. I love your products! You inspire me to start something of my own, I do not know what, nor when but it ignites something in me to just start , wish you continued success and blessings, and I will continue to support you and watch you grow even bigger 💚💚💚

Blown away by how you continue to share yourself to help others. You are such an inspiration! I would love to hear your recs for fitness podcasts (can’t wait for your own podcast to premiere!)

Mari I truly love everything you are about and stand for! Such a huge inspiration in my life to keep me going in my own personal journey! Loved hearing you story (played it 3 times this morning ) 🤍

I applaud you for being open about your journey and mental health alongside fitness. Mental and physical health go hand in hand more than people realize. You really have to be kind to yourself, willpower alone will not keep most people consistent. This is such a great foundation for your brand! You just got yourself a new subscriber! :)

I love how humble you are. Keep helping people. We need more like you.

Thank you for sharing your story Mari. ❤️ I purchased your guides in the beginning of 2020 and that is when I started taking my fitness on a whole other level. You and your products have changed my life. Thanks for empowering women to be the best version of themselves💪🏼🙏🏼

Mari I love your story!!! I love watching your and Greg’s channel!!! you probably will never know the influence you have had on so many people. God bless you ❤️

Thank you for this. Im 36 and have finally reached out for help and I think this video came on because I needed it. Thank you for telling us about your journey.

OGGG here! Still the best resistance band I’ve ever used and best greens I’ve ever tasted! You are such an inspiration. Always will support you guys. ❤️ love you Mari & Greg.

Thank you so much for being so open and sharing your story! I have followed you since like 2017 and am in such awe at how much you've overcome. You are motivation goals :)

I couldn't wait to see this video! Your first transformation video really inspired me! Love you and thank you for sharing!

Thank you so much for sharing. I've been following you for about 5 years now. Silent follower here on YT, but I've been doing your home guides since 2020. I cant wait for more vids! I miss seeing you on this platform ❤.

Thank you so much for sharing. I recently purchased some of your supplements when I saw some of your social marketing and how some of the items were “clean” best sellers. I am loving my greens and fish oil, and now I’m really proud that I purchased in support of an amazing woman with such a massive story. I feel better connected to these products and will continue to purchase them in support of everything you’ve done and have become. Thank you so much for being transparent. I had a very similar college experience and I never allowed myself to dive in like you did mentally, but fitness saved me too.

I never comment on posts/videos but there’s something about this story that truly resonated with me! You are extremely inspiring and I can’t wait to start my fitness journey 💕

I discovered you in fall 2018 at the beginning of my fitness journey, Bloom is the only company I trust to purchase supplements from and I will swear by that until the day I die! Thank you for everything….also I don’t watch KZread videos more then 5 minutes EVER and I watched this entire thing no skips because I’m so obsessed with you and bloom. Thank you💚

This is the most personal and real fitness journey video I have ever watched. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks for sharing.

Mari. I have watched you for quite a while on and off. I am a 50+ black woman who has also experienced emotional trauma in the past. I have attempted fitness several times and I am going to go make fitness my passion. I am at rock bottom physically but over the past 2 years I have prioritised my mental health and although ongoing I have made great progress. I feel this needed to happen before I could turn my attention to my physical health. Thanks so much for your update and I am so pleased for you and Greg for all you have achieved. I live in the UK so not sure if Bloom is available here. Wishing you all the very best for the future. 🎉🎉❤❤❤

Great video Mari! Your guides helped me start weightlifting after only talking classes at the gym for about a year and a half, they helped me gain a lot of confidence at the gym and now I love weight lifting and have made so much progress. I also struggled with my mental health privately and gained a lot of weight after being thin my whole life, I ended losing about 50 lbs total and fitness completely changed my life. Btw I've realized we have the same birthday, same year too ! Thank you for sharing your story!

I've been following since May 2018, and your PDFs helped me get into fitness! I've loved seeing you grow throughout the years 🥺 still have one of the OG bands and I remember being so excited to try Bloom grapefruit pre-workout when it was first released ❤️ keep slaying girlie!

Thank you for sharing! Even though it’s hard to talk about, it is truly helpful -I have a friend diagnosed with BPD and I want to share this with her 💜