It will help if, instead of trying to force ourselves to be "body positive," we take attention completely away from our bodies. Let's focus on the inside - let's learn from Linda's kindness, candidness, creativity. We have our own amazing characteristics that are treated unfairly when we focus so much on what's on the outside. Think about it: you can go under the knife and change your appearance, but not get surgery to make your personality better. We should focus on what's most valuable.
Right ! Personally, on days when I feel like I don't look good, it never helps me to say "I'm beautiful" because I just can't convince myself of that. What has really helped me is thinking "so what if I am not looking good? Does it really matter?" I have people in my life that I don't particularly find beautiful but I absolutely don't give a sh*t because they are amazing people. Their appearance literally does not matter one bit to me, I absolutely never think about it, I care about their personalities. Once I've realized that, I tried applying the same thought process to me, it does not matter what I look like, that's not what people like me for. and of course it's not magical but I've found it definitely helps.
you are so right. i need to remind this to myself sometimes. instead of checking my body everyday and watching videos about weight loss i should be more focused on actual valuable aspects of life. also restricting social media works a lot.
I’m a much bigger fan of “body neutrality” It allows you to make peace with the body you have. It’s the idea to just be without thinking too much about your body or view it as negative or positive.
I agree! I think the body positivity movement has brought even more attention to our bodies when instead we should be shifting our focus away from viewing bodies as good or bad entirely
I think weight, and food is SUCH a personal thing. Personally, I feel like weight gain is only glamourized on social media. I go on Tik Tok and see beautiful women who are embracing their new found curves, and KUDOS to them. Maybe that is what they needed during this time on THEIR journey. But for me.. weight gain brings acne, a bloated face, and I overall just feel really terrible. There is so much unsolicited diet advice out there that shames dieting, and encourages people to just eat what they want. My metabolism is slow, and if I eat whatever I want I will gain weight and spiral into my own personal misery. I can easily get triggered and start binging and completely let myself go. Watching what I eat, and treating myself 1 day a week is MY personal freedom, keeps me from binging, and it's what works for me. Everybody and every body is beautiful, but we need to remember that everyone is so different- and what is healthy for you, is not necessarily healthy for me. (im only 2 minutes into your video so sorry if this is irrelevant lolol)
I completely agree, i do intermittent fasting and it brings me inner peace and strength and keeps me safe from bloating and acne. Not saying everyone should do it but its my personal choice. I eat less and my body feels happy 🙂
Yes exactly! I don’t like how social media tends to take one thing and demonizes it, when for some it may not work but for others it works wonders! For me personally I just eat whole food and that works for me. I feel great, I feel freedom, and it gives me so much energy and I sleep better 💕🌱 YES, it’s totally fine to eat junk/processed food, but for me, my mental health (and physical) doesn’t do well with that
Amen, there's nothing more than truth to be found in what you say. It's taken me years to realize even the positivity around weight gain and body changes can be toxic just as much as diet culture. At the end of the day whatever makes you comfortable and cheery is what matters. My eating habits pretty much match up with yours, cause if I eat it too often the guilt builds up whether I can help it or not. Once or twice a week gives me much more satisfaction and feels deserving. Therefore no guilt follows me.
I agree with you Margaret! I have hypothyroidism and polycystic ovary syndrome, and, even with pharmacological treatment, I tend to gain weight soooo fast if I don't take care of my diet, even when I workout every day. With weight gain I also get acne, amenorrea (lack of period), my hair falls down, and my mood is completely messed up. I would reccomend everyone that struggles with weight (either to lose it or to gain it) to go to the doctor an get a check up. My life changed when I was diagnosed, I learned what I needed and how to take care of myself.
"It's frustrating because it's frustrating" You just put words to so many things I'm going through right now!! So true!! Also I'm always reminded of how fun it is to enjoy food when I watch your videos. Healing for the win!!!! xxxx
This so hits home!! I have like 11k followers on IG and when I started gaining weight (I’m now 36 weeks pregnant 🤰🏻) people were so incredibly rude. I knew I was pregnant and was having a high risk pregnancy so we didn’t announce things early, and it was insane to see how horrible people were.
GURL THAT'S REALLY SAD BUT YOU'RE LITERALLY GOING TO GIVE BIRTH TO A HUMAN SO JUST IMAGINE HOW POWERFULL YOU ARE AND YOU DO NOT OWN ANY EXPLANATION TO ANYONE ABOUT YOUR BODY. I WISH YOU TO HAVE A HEALTHY BABY AND CONGRATULATIONS 💗
I hope everything is okay with your family Linda. I noticed the father sun wasn't in most of the clips that the rest of your family was in. Sending lots of love
Maybe he's back at the office. Where I work, their Toronto's team is going back to thee office. NVM I just realized she had some Christmas clips. I hope everything's fine too
One of the things I love about your channel is you show the truth. You talk about the toxic challenges that people have to face and not just put yourself out there as a fake like many influencers do. You show your imperfect moments as well as your beautiful moments (which many of them are:). Keep on going girl! You're smashing it
Thank you so much Linda for all you do. For how you encourage everyone in literally the perfect way. For how you just get it… You are a gem and I will be forever grateful for you. You have no idea how much you have positively shaped my life! ☺️
you are so very right and valid for discussing how only certain weight gain journeys are public on social media. definitely feel the struggles behind only seeing some of it. love the video & the editing aesthetics💗💗💗
I don't know how I can thank you but THANK YOU for real !! You just put the exact words to how I feel. I'm French and we don't really see this kind of videos but yours are just fabulous. I have been watching your videos for a year. But it's so much more than that because I've seen you change and evolve and it's just awesome. I'm struggling with food and my body and it's really hard to get out of it but seeing you doing it helps me a lot. So thank you for being you.
linda you have helped me in so many ways and i can’t thank you enough! whenever i found you my ed was the worst it ever was. i’m now in recovery and learning how to love myself. thank you so much for helping me through it all. i love you!
I literally did a little happy dance when I saw the notification!!! Linda, your videos make my heart warm. I’m not in the best place in my life right now, but you truly make me want to be happier and to love myself. I’m not there yet, but thanks to you I already begun the journey ❤️.
Linda, you are my favorite. You literally have saved me in more ways than one! Thank you for posting these videos and being so real and raw with us. I know it’s probably hard sometimes but you are changing so many lives and I am so thankful for you!
You've really inspired me with loving my body. I'm on a weight loss journey which is going very well because of the way I now see my relationship with food. I'm happy 😌 thank you and keep inspiring us no matter what stage of your journey you're in ❤️
being her subscriber/watcher for a long time and watching her struggle with the same things i did/do, and seeing her mindset changing is so refreshing. linda you always know what to say!!
You always know the perfect time to upload a video and you always find the right words to say... THANK YOU for being you and for doing what you are doing. You are truly incredible, Linda!! 🥺💕🌻
Smiled my why through this whole video. Thank you Linda! Your honesty and vulnerability is beautiful, and I think a lot of us are dealing with weight gain and still trying to love and accept ourselves.
Thanks sooo much for talking about this and sharing it online!!❤ I've had a lot of struggles with my body image over the last year or so, and seeing you be so open about it is so amazing and inspiring to me (and i'm sure a lot of other people too) Its also so nice to see someone (with the same body type as me) show that fitness doesn't mean being super skinny or having this super unrealistic body!!☺💙
Linda.... You have no idea how much you inspire me, you trick me into thinking more positively and you make me feel that's I'm enough and that i matter, ily sm
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this today. I was in a really bad mindset today since I overate by 800 calories yesterday. I was planning to restrict again and do a 48 hr fast, but then I saw that you uploaded a new video, and watching it made me realize I shouldn’t punish myself like that and should just continue to eat in a “normal” fashion. I hope to stop this binge and restrict cycle soon, and your videos and messages always help me so much ❤️ Thank you for helping me and so many countless others
I have never in my life resonated with another women so much on YT or any social media ! You’re not only teaching me but you’re also reminding me ! So much of what you say is what I once new and did at one point in my life and is the main ingredient in what I forgot when trying to get back to healthy. I’m obsessed with your vids right now they are literally helping me to get up and not only work out but just get done everything I’ve been procrastinating on. Much love girl ! Keep up the good work!
I swear you always know when to post. Right at the time I’m feeling down and rethinking my decisions to stop dieting and stop starving myself. When I’ve let too many negative comments about my body get to me. When I see so many people on social media look a certain way, and I don’t. You’ve helped me more than you know. Every voiceover you make is always exactly what I need to hear. And all the thoughts that go through your head are going through mine too. Never stop Linda. We need you so much💞🫂 Love you gorgeous😘❤️
God I needed this. I’ve gained some weight recently and I felt like I needed someone to say that it’s okay to not feel good when your body changes. I still believe I’m a human with value but I haven’t felt comfortable being a bit heavier. The flip side is that I’m the fittest I’ve ever been and recently signed up for an endurance run. Our bodies aren’t here to look good!
Omg I relate to your comment so much…. I’m not fat but I have wide hips and have gained some weight to my stomache as I’m approaching closer to 30, it makes me feel bad about myself and I’m always checking it in mirrors…. I’m at my healthiest mentally physically and fit wise than I’ve ever been, so I’m happy with that but it’s weird how our bodies work! I’m trying to not let it bother me because I know I’m healthy but hey I have a stomache….
Yess... nowadays it seems like we're expected to love our body now matter what. For me, this just leads to superficial, shallow, and untrue self "love"-- just covering up my real emotions. It's okay to not adore your body. The important thing is to not beat yourself up about what you look like and instead take care of your beautiful self, no matter what. Everyone has insecurities. ❤
Linda you just said everything in this video that I have thought or found out the last 2 years while recovering from my ED. It's like we can never do good enough... So, why even try? Live your beautiful lives people
This video is how I feel currently in life. I don't know how to handle the discomfort for my body in healthy way. I just look at myself and can't find the appreciation for the body I have. I keep thinking about the body I want to see and how to get there. It feels good to not be alone. Thank you for being vulnerable and willing to share😊
you make me feel so seen. I don't always have the time to watch all your videos bc of college but when I do I always feel immensely better and more hopeful. truly, thank you for the content you are providing
I honestly have been in such a bad place since I moved countries but your videos always keep me up and give me the motivation and energy that I need, thank you for being with us and sharing this snipped of your life, your comments and your time.
This Channel really is my comfort place. Like I have been watching it from the start and everytime I am upset or happy or just generally I just watch your videos. I hope you know you inspire us.🥰
Your videos are always a blessing, you're words are keeping me motivated to get out of my ED, thank you for your message, gaining weight is not so glamouros as it seems on Ig, it's mentally and phisically painful, it's frustrating seeing yourselfes so different, but i'm it will be worth it. Love how you show food as something to share and enjoy with the people you love❤️
I get it when you say you haven’t seen your body represented. I have a similar muscular body type and I’ve always hated it. But honestly watching your videos and seeing how honest and raw you are, and your growth is so inspired more than you know. I’ve grown to love my body and truly nurture and take care of it, eating healthy/junk food in moderation and finding my love for fitness again. And you’ve been a big part of it. You have such an amazing work ethnic and honestly your body looks so good and toned!!
Thank you Linda for being you✨🤍 You are such a strong and beautiful woman, and an inspiration for me and to lots of people. ✨❤️ love you, please NEVER change ✨💕
I love watching your videos! they really help me with my body image issues and relax me at the end of a tough study session. Thank you for being you and sharing your story/life.
I love love this!!! The media does make us think that working hard will allow us to gain success in our bodies. Meaning that we will have a larger but, have prominent abs. Thank you for being so transparent, keep being an inspiration to thousands!❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been following your channel since the beginning! it’s so nice to see your growth and think you Linda for changing my view for food as fuel instead of calories 💕
we all love you to Linda, your videos are such a light in my day, and in my life. you are always inspiring me to try and do new things. keep rocking it
i needed to hear this so badly linda. thank you. you are so incredible. inside and out. thank you thank you for getting me through tough times and reminding me its okay to be human and to accept myself however I am.
You are such an inspiration!!😍 Your so relatable and even though u don't know me i feel like you understand some of the challenges I face towards self confidence and insecurities. You make me feel so good about my body. I feel inspired to enjoy life without worrying about my body, I feel inspired to eat what I like, to fuel my body, I feel inspired to take rest days to look after my mental health. I feel safe watching your videos. Thank you for your beautiful words. I look forward to your future videos.:)
linda linda linda the day i found your channel was the best day ever at 3 am i was cryng because i gained weight and i was surfing on youtube on that girl morning routine and i found your 365 days workout video and since then i am obssessed with u and this vidoe helped me so much u have completely changed my point of view and helped me in me depression whenever i am sad i just binge watch u and u are such a beautiful person thank u so much linda i love u
So recently I am stressed with my exams and I ate A LOT so obviously they turned out on the scale. I was frustrated, I was thinking about going on a strict diet, then notification popped out :') I felt that I amnt alone and those extra weights are just a part of my journey... Thank you Linda :3
I love Linda. Her videos are so inspiring as a teenage girl. Her videos are so perfectly imperfect. They have an impact, I love you Linda you are absolutely stunning 🤍🤍
Wait what?!! How did I find this when I needed it 😫 It's God's plan. Girl I will rewatch this whenever I need it 🥰 I can feel the love in this video and it takes a lot for love to reach.
I’m having a bit of a struggle at the moment gaining weight after struggling over lockdown with anorexia and becoming quite a bit underweight. It’s hard when you become used to looking a certain way and hated the way you looked before, but know that’s what you look like when you’re healthy. So yeah even if you don’t have an eating disorder seeing you body change is scary.
I've been there, my anorexia got to a very low point during the first quarantine and I thought I would never get better. I was underweight and scared to gain weight. I've gained weight since and am eating listening to my body and my cravings!! you'll get there I promise, I believe in you
Ok so compared to two months ago I’m much better. Or I’m definitely eating more, more comfortable eating around others. I still hate the way I look though especially after gaining weight and I’m hoping time will help with that. I’ve found buying bigger clothes, clothes that cover my insecurities helpful. For example I hate my thighs especially and I always wore skinny jeans which didn’t help me out. So wearing skirts and slightly baggier trousers are helping me out slightly.
@@calyspo4920 for me (everyone is different) therapy and other people trying to help didn’t help. If anything people recognising I had anorexia was fuelling me to maintain the skinny body I had. I think in the end you can only help you.Even though it’s difficult, especially if you’re struggling with other things along with eating. Just think about how tiering thinking about food all the time is and all the great stuff you’ll be able to do with more energy. Life will become more enjoyable. Also try not to be as hard on yourself, you don’t have to look perfect and you don’t have to be super thin to be beautiful. Take your time, and try and recover. It’s never a speedy process. Just like how developing an eating disorder isn’t an overnight thing, getting better isn’t either.
Thank you for making this video. I've had a rough week when it comes to binge eating problems and weight gain, but this made me feel a little better. I'm trying to learn intuitive eating as well as embracing my weight gain on my journey to a helathy relationship with food. And this reminded me that it will take time, and it will be okay. It might not be fine right away and there will come so many challanges, but I shouldn't let myself down and start to restrict in order to compensate, but try on focusing on now. Idk if that made any sense at all, but I just wanna say thank you. I might not be at my best rn, but Linda, u just made it a little better. Thank you
I can not begin to tell you how much I needed this right now. Linda I love you. I love you. Your soothing voice you’re heartfelt relatable amazing comforting voiceovers the FAntastic editing the lovely food and how you make it look as best as possible for us. And in case you needed to hear this Linda your so beautiful your body is so beautiful. You are beautiful
I always have to watch your videos at least 2 times to get to read every detail on the edit and still pay attention to what you are saying. It is just nuts. Honestly, I love every single one of the videos you've made so far!!! They're such a peace of art, no joking here.
i feel soo understanded, often i think about it twice if i should eat that chocolate or whatever because i want to lose weight but think that i can only lose it if i restrict myself, don't listen to my body and my cravings. it's sometimes soo hard but you really helped me. keep your mindset linda, we love you for that!
I get that!! I still struggle with that but I've learnt from experience that restricting NEVER ends well. you'll stay hungry or keep thinking about food until you finally eat it. listen to your body, it knows best
i subscribed to your channel a couple months back but i rarely watched a video cuz the titles just made me think it'd have something triggering for me, someone struggling with ed and body image issues. this title felt so relatable that i had to click. i got thru half the video and im just going thru so many emotions that i cant express atm. but what i can say is thank you. seriously, you inspire and help a lot of people with your content. it must not be easy sharing so many vulnerable things with us but you still have the courage to do it and im grateful for it.
hey Linda, thank you so much for these types of videos, I would rlly appreciate a vid that is the condensed version of your fav home meals and healthy(ish) recipes that actually taste good including your pb pancakes and brownie baked oats.... i enjoy watching your videos!
I love your videos. I struggle a lot with my body and feel guilty as soon as I eat something "bad". I want to put weight on so it's always a rollercoaster in my mind. Your videos and your energy help me to accept my body and be okay with eating. Thank you so much
Your yoga game is on point oiii gurl that morning yoga flow was insane! You should do a "yoga flow with me" video. ps. You so inspire me to focus on fuelling while working out in a way that I love and makes me feel good. You've helped me so much in my recovery and learning to allow myself to eat without tracking. (eating pancakes as I watch!) pps. I can so relate to food, making meals pretty and making new recipes, being the only interesting or non-stressful thing in one's life. I'm in same boat atm. It's a way of coping and finding joy in the little things. It is also something that I hyperfocus on a little too much! I'm working on finding other ways to find enjoyment in life through friends, walking outside, drawing, and recently sewing (thanks to my huge pile of stuff needing to be mended)! ppppppppps. I have the same body problem. It's just the body type I have! no butt, no curves, and I gain weight in weird places like arms, abdomen, and legs but not in a curvy way. It's just the way we are built and that's okay
So happy you’re making these videos about just live your life, even when you can’t live up to the society’s standards. I can’t, and so hard right now, but trying.❤️❤️
I'm so glad you've spoken about this!! In recovery for food freedom and getting rid of those disordered eating patterns, I think there's SOOOO much pressure to weightlift in order to put on muscle mass in the right places as you said rather than fat from the energy the extra food gives you! Like yes, weight lift if that's what you GENUINELY enjoy doing but it's really not for everyone. Move your body how YOU want, how little and how much YOU want, and realistically if weight gain were to happen it'll happen everywhere, remember these influencers only show you the best bits. Just like you can't spot reduce fat, you can't spot gain it entirely either! What if I just want to eat what I want and do absolutely nothing? I totally deserve to, and I will! Thank you Linda, you don't understand how much you're helping people!
Thanks for this! I recently gained 20lbs when the pandemic first started and I have definitely been stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to accept it haha. I have been working out regularly and am trying to live a healthier lifestyle and maintain where I am now. I guess I am at the point where I just want to be happy, confident and feel good about myself because regardless of me being “overweight for my height”😒 I am the healthiest I have ever been and I am proud of where I am going. I am also glad that I know I am not the only one❤️. Keep it up girl, bless your heart !
Recently discovered your channel. Love the things you say throughout your videos. Really gives me a different outlook on life. You speak honest truth, something you rarely hear from influencers and I'm sure many people appreciate that. Ps. im also from Mississauga haha!
Thank you so much for this video!! It came at the perfect time, I was in the middle of a meltdown about clothes no longer fitting me like they used to and I found this!! ❤❤ Thank you!
Yeaaaa we have the same weights! I love mine absolute game changer for working out at home. Your video makes me wish it was Christmas again lol. It's my absolute favourite time of year. Amazing, inspiring video as always. You are such a fantastic beautiful person, your videos bring me such joy and happiness 🥰 xx
I'm so happy you keep uploading this kind of content. I want you to know that you've really helped me - and I'm guessing a lot of others as well - get through my ed and improve my relationship with food. Thank you so much for making me realise that not everything is about food and body looks. Instead, life is about friendship/family/love & so many other thngs and so it's not worth it to stress about your next meal, your weight etc. If you are reading this and you are still struggling to get to a healthier relationship with food and you body, I'm not gonna lie to you. It definitely was not easy for me. Time is key and being around friends and generally people who appreciate you helps for sure. Hope y'all have a great day. xx PS. I'm greek so sorry if my english are off.
Thank you , Linda. I had couples bad image days. These months I am having hard times with my body(i gained weight,not so much ,but for lot of years i was "the slim girl" and now i am not and it's hard). All day long I am scared and anxious that I am gonna overeat ,because when i do that i feel soo bad and guilty. Your videos are helping me to understand that it is normal to overeat because after all we are all humans.
siempre que no me siento bien conmigo misma, mis cuerpo o la comida, no hay nada mejor que ver un video de ella, es como mi consuelo día a día y después de cada video me siento completamente bien... simplemente gracias.
I needed this as I’m honestly gutted as constant harassment at my gym has made me uncomfortable going unless I have headphones. I mean it’s always something like I just can’t catch a break. The gym is a place where I take out every emotion and how I start my day and the fact I fear it can be taken away because of harassment is the worst feeling
Over the past (almost) year, I have realized everything that you said in this video and I’m currently doing really good in terms of how I see my body and food
hi! i’ve been binge watching your videos lately and have been struggling with my relationship with food for a few months. it may seem a little stupid, but today i ate some banana bread. i LOVE banana bread but have been terrified to eat it because i feel like i’m wasting calories. you’ve taught me that it’s okay to eat the things you enjoy and nothing bad will happen because of it, and that really means a lot. i guess i just wanted to say thank you.
What you said about the body positvity really explained how I feel being in it, and perhaps why I am still scared to mention how my body has changed when I eat or exercise, as if there is a certain expectation on how your body is meant to change. I also found your opinion really good for my Finals Essay on Body Positvity. Thank you so much, Linda
It will help if, instead of trying to force ourselves to be "body positive," we take attention completely away from our bodies. Let's focus on the inside - let's learn from Linda's kindness, candidness, creativity. We have our own amazing characteristics that are treated unfairly when we focus so much on what's on the outside. Think about it: you can go under the knife and change your appearance, but not get surgery to make your personality better. We should focus on what's most valuable.
Right ! Personally, on days when I feel like I don't look good, it never helps me to say "I'm beautiful" because I just can't convince myself of that. What has really helped me is thinking "so what if I am not looking good? Does it really matter?" I have people in my life that I don't particularly find beautiful but I absolutely don't give a sh*t because they are amazing people. Their appearance literally does not matter one bit to me, I absolutely never think about it, I care about their personalities.
Once I've realized that, I tried applying the same thought process to me, it does not matter what I look like, that's not what people like me for. and of course it's not magical but I've found it definitely helps.
Body Neutrality all the way
you are so right. i need to remind this to myself sometimes. instead of checking my body everyday and watching videos about weight loss i should be more focused on actual valuable aspects of life. also restricting social media works a lot.
Natacha Oceane once said in a video that her “body was the least interesting thing” about her.
I think THAT is what our aim in life should be.
I’m a much bigger fan of “body neutrality”
It allows you to make peace with the body you have.
It’s the idea to just be without thinking too much about your body or view it as negative or positive.
I agree! I think the body positivity movement has brought even more attention to our bodies when instead we should be shifting our focus away from viewing bodies as good or bad entirely
Same. I don't love or hate my body, I just "respect" them, I'm trying to be just "neutral" to my body.
Me too my body doesn’t have to be beautiful it’s here to allow me a chance at life and all it’s experiences not to be admired
I've been doing this unconsciously, I didn't know it had an actual name. Thank you for this 😅🥰
I would prefer if there was a healthy body movement instead
The fact that gaining weiht is only acceptable if you don't gain "too much" and ONLY if it goes to the "right" places is so true. Tired of the bs
side note, your brother is so precious. the love he has for his lil sis makes my heart melt.
I think weight, and food is SUCH a personal thing. Personally, I feel like weight gain is only glamourized on social media. I go on Tik Tok and see beautiful women who are embracing their new found curves, and KUDOS to them. Maybe that is what they needed during this time on THEIR journey. But for me.. weight gain brings acne, a bloated face, and I overall just feel really terrible. There is so much unsolicited diet advice out there that shames dieting, and encourages people to just eat what they want. My metabolism is slow, and if I eat whatever I want I will gain weight and spiral into my own personal misery. I can easily get triggered and start binging and completely let myself go. Watching what I eat, and treating myself 1 day a week is MY personal freedom, keeps me from binging, and it's what works for me. Everybody and every body is beautiful, but we need to remember that everyone is so different- and what is healthy for you, is not necessarily healthy for me. (im only 2 minutes into your video so sorry if this is irrelevant lolol)
I completely agree, i do intermittent fasting and it brings me inner peace and strength and keeps me safe from bloating and acne. Not saying everyone should do it but its my personal choice. I eat less and my body feels happy 🙂
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Yes exactly! I don’t like how social media tends to take one thing and demonizes it, when for some it may not work but for others it works wonders! For me personally I just eat whole food and that works for me. I feel great, I feel freedom, and it gives me so much energy and I sleep better 💕🌱 YES, it’s totally fine to eat junk/processed food, but for me, my mental health (and physical) doesn’t do well with that
Amen, there's nothing more than truth to be found in what you say. It's taken me years to realize even the positivity around weight gain and body changes can be toxic just as much as diet culture. At the end of the day whatever makes you comfortable and cheery is what matters. My eating habits pretty much match up with yours, cause if I eat it too often the guilt builds up whether I can help it or not. Once or twice a week gives me much more satisfaction and feels deserving. Therefore no guilt follows me.
I agree with you Margaret! I have hypothyroidism and polycystic ovary syndrome, and, even with pharmacological treatment, I tend to gain weight soooo fast if I don't take care of my diet, even when I workout every day. With weight gain I also get acne, amenorrea (lack of period), my hair falls down, and my mood is completely messed up. I would reccomend everyone that struggles with weight (either to lose it or to gain it) to go to the doctor an get a check up. My life changed when I was diagnosed, I learned what I needed and how to take care of myself.
i can’t be the only one that just loves her videos and they give me peace
"It's frustrating because it's frustrating" You just put words to so many things I'm going through right now!! So true!! Also I'm always reminded of how fun it is to enjoy food when I watch your videos. Healing for the win!!!! xxxx
dude all she said was “it’s first wearing” she’s not a lyrical genius
@Addie that doesn’t mean someone can’t relate to what she said lol
This so hits home!! I have like 11k followers on IG and when I started gaining weight (I’m now 36 weeks pregnant 🤰🏻) people were so incredibly rude. I knew I was pregnant and was having a high risk pregnancy so we didn’t announce things early, and it was insane to see how horrible people were.
That’s awful I hope you know you’re beautiful and your body is doing an incredible job of creating and carrying life.
GURL THAT'S REALLY SAD BUT YOU'RE LITERALLY GOING TO GIVE BIRTH TO A HUMAN SO JUST IMAGINE HOW POWERFULL YOU ARE AND YOU DO NOT OWN ANY EXPLANATION TO ANYONE ABOUT YOUR BODY. I WISH YOU TO HAVE A HEALTHY BABY AND CONGRATULATIONS 💗
Im so sorry for your experience !! Hope you are doing good!
People are mad! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PREGNANCY!!!!!!
I hope everything is okay with your family Linda. I noticed the father sun wasn't in most of the clips that the rest of your family was in. Sending lots of love
same just checked the comments to look for an answer...
I was wondering that too
Maybe he's back at the office. Where I work, their Toronto's team is going back to thee office.
NVM I just realized she had some Christmas clips. I hope everything's fine too
I really needed this video today. Thank you Linda for helping me for the last two years and more to come
One of the things I love about your channel is you show the truth. You talk about the toxic challenges that people have to face and not just put yourself out there as a fake like many influencers do. You show your imperfect moments as well as your beautiful moments (which many of them are:). Keep on going girl! You're smashing it
Thank you so much Linda for all you do. For how you encourage everyone in literally the perfect way. For how you just get it… You are a gem and I will be forever grateful for you. You have no idea how much you have positively shaped my life! ☺️
you are so very right and valid for discussing how only certain weight gain journeys are public on social media. definitely feel the struggles behind only seeing some of it. love the video & the editing aesthetics💗💗💗
I don't know how I can thank you but THANK YOU for real !! You just put the exact words to how I feel. I'm French and we don't really see this kind of videos but yours are just fabulous. I have been watching your videos for a year. But it's so much more than that because I've seen you change and evolve and it's just awesome. I'm struggling with food and my body and it's really hard to get out of it but seeing you doing it helps me a lot. So thank you for being you.
linda you have helped me in so many ways and i can’t thank you enough! whenever i found you my ed was the worst it ever was. i’m now in recovery and learning how to love myself. thank you so much for helping me through it all. i love you!
I literally did a little happy dance when I saw the notification!!!
Linda, your videos make my heart warm. I’m not in the best place in my life right now, but you truly make me want to be happier and to love myself. I’m not there yet, but thanks to you I already begun the journey ❤️.
Linda, you are my favorite. You literally have saved me in more ways than one! Thank you for posting these videos and being so real and raw with us. I know it’s probably hard sometimes but you are changing so many lives and I am so thankful for you!
You've really inspired me with loving my body. I'm on a weight loss journey which is going very well because of the way I now see my relationship with food. I'm happy 😌 thank you and keep inspiring us no matter what stage of your journey you're in ❤️
So glad you uploaded Linda! You're a true inspiration ✨️ thank you for always being open and transparent 💕
being her subscriber/watcher for a long time and watching her struggle with the same things i did/do, and seeing her mindset changing is so refreshing. linda you always know what to say!!
You always know the perfect time to upload a video and you always find the right words to say... THANK YOU for being you and for doing what you are doing. You are truly incredible, Linda!! 🥺💕🌻
Smiled my why through this whole video. Thank you Linda! Your honesty and vulnerability is beautiful, and I think a lot of us are dealing with weight gain and still trying to love and accept ourselves.
Your videos have always come when I need it. This is literally what I’m going through right now. So thank you so so much❤️
Thanks sooo much for talking about this and sharing it online!!❤ I've had a lot of struggles with my body image over the last year or so, and seeing you be so open about it is so amazing and inspiring to me (and i'm sure a lot of other people too) Its also so nice to see someone (with the same body type as me) show that fitness doesn't mean being super skinny or having this super unrealistic body!!☺💙
You have such a loving family dynamic. I love your mom. And you get along so well with your brother. What a blessing.
Linda....
You have no idea how much you inspire me, you trick me into thinking more positively and you make me feel that's I'm enough and that i matter, ily sm
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this today. I was in a really bad mindset today since I overate by 800 calories yesterday. I was planning to restrict again and do a 48 hr fast, but then I saw that you uploaded a new video, and watching it made me realize I shouldn’t punish myself like that and should just continue to eat in a “normal” fashion. I hope to stop this binge and restrict cycle soon, and your videos and messages always help me so much ❤️ Thank you for helping me and so many countless others
I have never in my life resonated with another women so much on YT or any social media ! You’re not only teaching me but you’re also reminding me ! So much of what you say is what I once new and did at one point in my life and is the main ingredient in what I forgot when trying to get back to healthy. I’m obsessed with your vids right now they are literally helping me to get up and not only work out but just get done everything I’ve been procrastinating on. Much love girl ! Keep up the good work!
I swear you always know when to post. Right at the time I’m feeling down and rethinking my decisions to stop dieting and stop starving myself. When I’ve let too many negative comments about my body get to me. When I see so many people on social media look a certain way, and I don’t. You’ve helped me more than you know. Every voiceover you make is always exactly what I need to hear. And all the thoughts that go through your head are going through mine too.
Never stop Linda. We need you so much💞🫂
Love you gorgeous😘❤️
God I needed this. I’ve gained some weight recently and I felt like I needed someone to say that it’s okay to not feel good when your body changes. I still believe I’m a human with value but I haven’t felt comfortable being a bit heavier. The flip side is that I’m the fittest I’ve ever been and recently signed up for an endurance run. Our bodies aren’t here to look good!
Omg I relate to your comment so much…. I’m not fat but I have wide hips and have gained some weight to my stomache as I’m approaching closer to 30, it makes me feel bad about myself and I’m always checking it in mirrors…. I’m at my healthiest mentally physically and fit wise than I’ve ever been, so I’m happy with that but it’s weird how our bodies work! I’m trying to not let it bother me because I know I’m healthy but hey I have a stomache….
Yess... nowadays it seems like we're expected to love our body now matter what. For me, this just leads to superficial, shallow, and untrue self "love"-- just covering up my real emotions. It's okay to not adore your body. The important thing is to not beat yourself up about what you look like and instead take care of your beautiful self, no matter what.
Everyone has insecurities. ❤
Linda you just said everything in this video that I have thought or found out the last 2 years while recovering from my ED. It's like we can never do good enough... So, why even try? Live your beautiful lives people
This video is how I feel currently in life. I don't know how to handle the discomfort for my body in healthy way. I just look at myself and can't find the appreciation for the body I have. I keep thinking about the body I want to see and how to get there. It feels good to not be alone. Thank you for being vulnerable and willing to share😊
you make me feel so seen. I don't always have the time to watch all your videos bc of college but when I do I always feel immensely better and more hopeful. truly, thank you for the content you are providing
I honestly have been in such a bad place since I moved countries but your videos always keep me up and give me the motivation and energy that I need, thank you for being with us and sharing this snipped of your life, your comments and your time.
This Channel really is my comfort place. Like I have been watching it from the start and everytime I am upset or happy or just generally I just watch your videos. I hope you know you inspire us.🥰
Your videos are always a blessing, you're words are keeping me motivated to get out of my ED, thank you for your message, gaining weight is not so glamouros as it seems on Ig, it's mentally and phisically painful, it's frustrating seeing yourselfes so different, but i'm it will be worth it. Love how you show food as something to share and enjoy with the people you love❤️
I get it when you say you haven’t seen your body represented. I have a similar muscular body type and I’ve always hated it. But honestly watching your videos and seeing how honest and raw you are, and your growth is so inspired more than you know. I’ve grown to love my body and truly nurture and take care of it, eating healthy/junk food in moderation and finding my love for fitness again. And you’ve been a big part of it. You have such an amazing work ethnic and honestly your body looks so good and toned!!
Thank you Linda for being you✨🤍 You are such a strong and beautiful woman, and an inspiration for me and to lots of people. ✨❤️ love you, please NEVER change ✨💕
I love watching your videos! they really help me with my body image issues and relax me at the end of a tough study session. Thank you for being you and sharing your story/life.
I love love this!!! The media does make us think that working hard will allow us to gain success in our bodies. Meaning that we will have a larger but, have prominent abs. Thank you for being so transparent, keep being an inspiration to thousands!❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been following your channel since the beginning! it’s so nice to see your growth and think you Linda for changing my view for food as fuel instead of calories 💕
we all love you to Linda, your videos are such a light in my day, and in my life. you are always inspiring me to try and do new things. keep rocking it
i needed to hear this so badly linda. thank you. you are so incredible. inside and out. thank you thank you for getting me through tough times and reminding me its okay to be human and to accept myself however I am.
You are such an inspiration!!😍 Your so relatable and even though u don't know me i feel like you understand some of the challenges I face towards self confidence and insecurities. You make me feel so good about my body. I feel inspired to enjoy life without worrying about my body, I feel inspired to eat what I like, to fuel my body, I feel inspired to take rest days to look after my mental health. I feel safe watching your videos. Thank you for your beautiful words. I look forward to your future videos.:)
But like her editing is everything ✨. Love you Linda 🤍
I swear, the way you talk about food heals my soul. 🥰 Thank you! ❤
I literally get so excited when I see Linda uploads!! My favorite CZcamsr by far!!
You’re like a breath of fresh air from social media you bring me joy you bring me happiness you bring me peace of mind and I thank you for that❤️💖
linda linda linda the day i found your channel was the best day ever at 3 am i was cryng because i gained weight and i was surfing on youtube on that girl morning routine and i found your 365 days workout video and since then i am obssessed with u and this vidoe helped me so much u have completely changed my point of view and helped me in me depression whenever i am sad i just binge watch u and u are such a beautiful person thank u so much linda i love u
I LOVE your videos so much, Linda. I can honestly say you brighten up my whole week and never fail to put a smile on my face :) xxx
So recently I am stressed with my exams and I ate A LOT so obviously they turned out on the scale. I was frustrated, I was thinking about going on a strict diet, then notification popped out :') I felt that I amnt alone and those extra weights are just a part of my journey... Thank you Linda :3
This video is a work of art. Thank you SO SO much for putting in the work to create it. Really truly from the bottom of my heart
Watching your videos is literally therapy for me, thank you ❤️
I love Linda. Her videos are so inspiring as a teenage girl. Her videos are so perfectly imperfect. They have an impact, I love you Linda you are absolutely stunning 🤍🤍
I'm always amazed how you always talk about the same things in your videos but make each message so touching and different as the next!
she just helps so much and is so inspirational, gotta love her
'Healthy simply looks different on everyone'
Wait what?!! How did I find this when I needed it 😫 It's God's plan. Girl I will rewatch this whenever I need it 🥰 I can feel the love in this video and it takes a lot for love to reach.
your videos always make my days soooo much better and don't even get me started on how amazing the editing is!!
The instant serotonin the notification of this video just gave me is insaneee
you know it’s a good day when Linda posts ❤️
I love your videos so much. I look forward to every single one of them! It really helps me in so many ways
It’s a great day when Linda posts 🥰
I’m having a bit of a struggle at the moment gaining weight after struggling over lockdown with anorexia and becoming quite a bit underweight. It’s hard when you become used to looking a certain way and hated the way you looked before, but know that’s what you look like when you’re healthy. So yeah even if you don’t have an eating disorder seeing you body change is scary.
I've been there, my anorexia got to a very low point during the first quarantine and I thought I would never get better. I was underweight and scared to gain weight. I've gained weight since and am eating listening to my body and my cravings!! you'll get there I promise, I believe in you
@@lisanneeelsing how did you do it?
Ok so compared to two months ago I’m much better. Or I’m definitely eating more, more comfortable eating around others. I still hate the way I look though especially after gaining weight and I’m hoping time will help with that. I’ve found buying bigger clothes, clothes that cover my insecurities helpful. For example I hate my thighs especially and I always wore skinny jeans which didn’t help me out. So wearing skirts and slightly baggier trousers are helping me out slightly.
@@calyspo4920 for me (everyone is different) therapy and other people trying to help didn’t help. If anything people recognising I had anorexia was fuelling me to maintain the skinny body I had. I think in the end you can only help you.Even though it’s difficult, especially if you’re struggling with other things along with eating. Just think about how tiering thinking about food all the time is and all the great stuff you’ll be able to do with more energy. Life will become more enjoyable. Also try not to be as hard on yourself, you don’t have to look perfect and you don’t have to be super thin to be beautiful. Take your time, and try and recover. It’s never a speedy process. Just like how developing an eating disorder isn’t an overnight thing, getting better isn’t either.
Thank you for making this video. I've had a rough week when it comes to binge eating problems and weight gain, but this made me feel a little better. I'm trying to learn intuitive eating as well as embracing my weight gain on my journey to a helathy relationship with food. And this reminded me that it will take time, and it will be okay. It might not be fine right away and there will come so many challanges, but I shouldn't let myself down and start to restrict in order to compensate, but try on focusing on now. Idk if that made any sense at all, but I just wanna say thank you. I might not be at my best rn, but Linda, u just made it a little better. Thank you
I can not begin to tell you how much I needed this right now. Linda I love you. I love you. Your soothing voice you’re heartfelt relatable amazing comforting voiceovers the FAntastic editing the lovely food and how you make it look as best as possible for us. And in case you needed to hear this Linda your so beautiful your body is so beautiful. You are beautiful
I always have to watch your videos at least 2 times to get to read every detail on the edit and still pay attention to what you are saying. It is just nuts.
Honestly, I love every single one of the videos you've made so far!!! They're such a peace of art, no joking here.
i feel soo understanded, often i think about it twice if i should eat that chocolate or whatever because i want to lose weight but think that i can only lose it if i restrict myself, don't listen to my body and my cravings. it's sometimes soo hard but you really helped me. keep your mindset linda, we love you for that!
I get that!! I still struggle with that but I've learnt from experience that restricting NEVER ends well. you'll stay hungry or keep thinking about food until you finally eat it. listen to your body, it knows best
i subscribed to your channel a couple months back but i rarely watched a video cuz the titles just made me think it'd have something triggering for me, someone struggling with ed and body image issues.
this title felt so relatable that i had to click. i got thru half the video and im just going thru so many emotions that i cant express atm. but what i can say is thank you. seriously, you inspire and help a lot of people with your content. it must not be easy sharing so many vulnerable things with us but you still have the courage to do it and im grateful for it.
hey Linda, thank you so much for these types of videos, I would rlly appreciate a vid that is the condensed version of your fav home meals and healthy(ish) recipes that actually taste good including your pb pancakes and brownie baked oats.... i enjoy watching your videos!
I love your videos. I struggle a lot with my body and feel guilty as soon as I eat something "bad". I want to put weight on so it's always a rollercoaster in my mind. Your videos and your energy help me to accept my body and be okay with eating. Thank you so much
Your yoga game is on point oiii gurl that morning yoga flow was insane! You should do a "yoga flow with me" video.
ps. You so inspire me to focus on fuelling while working out in a way that I love and makes me feel good. You've helped me so much in my recovery and learning to allow myself to eat without tracking. (eating pancakes as I watch!)
pps. I can so relate to food, making meals pretty and making new recipes, being the only interesting or non-stressful thing in one's life. I'm in same boat atm. It's a way of coping and finding joy in the little things. It is also something that I hyperfocus on a little too much! I'm working on finding other ways to find enjoyment in life through friends, walking outside, drawing, and recently sewing (thanks to my huge pile of stuff needing to be mended)!
ppppppppps. I have the same body problem. It's just the body type I have! no butt, no curves, and I gain weight in weird places like arms, abdomen, and legs but not in a curvy way. It's just the way we are built and that's okay
So happy you’re making these videos about just live your life, even when you can’t live up to the society’s standards. I can’t, and so hard right now, but trying.❤️❤️
I'm so glad you've spoken about this!! In recovery for food freedom and getting rid of those disordered eating patterns, I think there's SOOOO much pressure to weightlift in order to put on muscle mass in the right places as you said rather than fat from the energy the extra food gives you! Like yes, weight lift if that's what you GENUINELY enjoy doing but it's really not for everyone. Move your body how YOU want, how little and how much YOU want, and realistically if weight gain were to happen it'll happen everywhere, remember these influencers only show you the best bits. Just like you can't spot reduce fat, you can't spot gain it entirely either! What if I just want to eat what I want and do absolutely nothing? I totally deserve to, and I will! Thank you Linda, you don't understand how much you're helping people!
literally crying. Thank you Linda. We love you
You’re a blessing to this world and to this platform 💛
Thanks for this! I recently gained 20lbs when the pandemic first started and I have definitely been stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to accept it haha. I have been working out regularly and am trying to live a healthier lifestyle and maintain where I am now. I guess I am at the point where I just want to be happy, confident and feel good about myself because regardless of me being “overweight for my height”😒 I am the healthiest I have ever been and I am proud of where I am going. I am also glad that I know I am not the only one❤️. Keep it up girl, bless your heart !
Recently discovered your channel. Love the things you say throughout your videos. Really gives me a different outlook on life. You speak honest truth, something you rarely hear from influencers and I'm sure many people appreciate that. Ps. im also from Mississauga haha!
i havent seen a video from you in a YEAR girl so much has changed and im excited to have come across your content again!
'Screw the expectations, you're allowed to eat' Best advice I'm gonna hold onto for 2022 :)
Ty Linda xx
MY JOURNEY WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU ❤️
Thank you so much for this video!! It came at the perfect time, I was in the middle of a meltdown about clothes no longer fitting me like they used to and I found this!! ❤❤
Thank you!
Yeaaaa we have the same weights! I love mine absolute game changer for working out at home. Your video makes me wish it was Christmas again lol. It's my absolute favourite time of year. Amazing, inspiring video as always. You are such a fantastic beautiful person, your videos bring me such joy and happiness 🥰 xx
Love this video so much. So glad I recently found your channel, the style in which you finish videos is so engaging too. Love the detailed voice overs
anybody else wondering where father sun is? is everything okay?
Love the vibe u bring with positivity and honesty
You are literally the inspiration in my life!!! so fit and such a amazing person !!!
I'm so happy you keep uploading this kind of content. I want you to know that you've really helped me - and I'm guessing a lot of others as well - get through my ed and improve my relationship with food. Thank you so much for making me realise that not everything is about food and body looks. Instead, life is about friendship/family/love & so many other thngs and so it's not worth it to stress about your next meal, your weight etc. If you are reading this and you are still struggling to get to a healthier relationship with food and you body, I'm not gonna lie to you. It definitely was not easy for me. Time is key and being around friends and generally people who appreciate you helps for sure. Hope y'all have a great day. xx
PS. I'm greek so sorry if my english are off.
Thank you , Linda. I had couples bad image days. These months I am having hard times with my body(i gained weight,not so much ,but for lot of years i was "the slim girl" and now i am not and it's hard). All day long I am scared and anxious that I am gonna overeat ,because when i do that i feel soo bad and guilty. Your videos are helping me to understand that it is normal to overeat because after all we are all humans.
siempre que no me siento bien conmigo misma, mis cuerpo o la comida, no hay nada mejor que ver un video de ella, es como mi consuelo día a día y después de cada video me siento completamente bien... simplemente gracias.
I needed this as I’m honestly gutted as constant harassment at my gym has made me uncomfortable going unless I have headphones. I mean it’s always something like I just can’t catch a break. The gym is a place where I take out every emotion and how I start my day and the fact I fear it can be taken away because of harassment is the worst feeling
Over the past (almost) year, I have realized everything that you said in this video and I’m currently doing really good in terms of how I see my body and food
hi! i’ve been binge watching your videos lately and have been struggling with my relationship with food for a few months. it may seem a little stupid, but today i ate some banana bread. i LOVE banana bread but have been terrified to eat it because i feel like i’m wasting calories. you’ve taught me that it’s okay to eat the things you enjoy and nothing bad will happen because of it, and that really means a lot. i guess i just wanted to say thank you.
you read my mind and your content is so relatable
Awesome editing. Your scripts are always so well written. Keep up the awesome work Linda!
You have no idea how much I needed this today, thank you ✨
What you said about the body positvity really explained how I feel being in it, and perhaps why I am still scared to mention how my body has changed when I eat or exercise, as if there is a certain expectation on how your body is meant to change.
I also found your opinion really good for my Finals Essay on Body Positvity.
Thank you so much,
Linda
i had a feeling linda was going to post today. I’m so excited for a new video linda!!!
Watched your video for the first time! Love your editing as well as the content! Thanks for such a positive and helpful video :)