How To Get Abs (For the First Time)

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  • čas přidán 3. 06. 2023
  • Wondering how to get abs for the first time? Here’s what you need to know.
    I’m going to tell you right now that often the first time you attempt to see your abs the process is often more difficult than you’d expect.
    There are going to be mistakes, and frustrations and it’s going to take a lot longer than you’d like because your body will fight against you.
    Our body, just like our minds, doesn’t like change and will resist it.
    Sounds fabulous, right?!
    But honestly, as much as we like to try not to focus on the negative,
    I think it is key we face the obstacles and struggles going in so we are prepared for them.
    Too often we try to ignore that there will be challenges and that ultimately sets us up for failure.
    If you want to learn how to get abs for the first time I want to share 5 things to be aware of in the process of trying to reach a new level of leanness you’ve never achieved before so you can be prepared to stick with the process!
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Komentáře • 233

  • @Mommadragon1976
    @Mommadragon1976 Před rokem +94

    The comments criticizing her make-up are distracting from the worthwhile comments about the value of the information she is giving. Please grow up.

    • @valeriaVPV
      @valeriaVPV Před 3 měsíci +2

      And the first thing I wanted to comment on is the makeup. Hideous. She should not use it, at least not that much. It doesn't fit in the whole picture of what she stands for nor doest it fit her. It looks like a bit scary, she is much nicer with no make-up.

    • @kathykay6602
      @kathykay6602 Před měsícem

      @@valeriaVPV Agree!

    • @deepoellnitz
      @deepoellnitz Před 2 dny

      The video is a yr old

  • @TheChaya31
    @TheChaya31 Před rokem +83

    Criticizing her eye make up won’t give you Abs like her, but listening to her tips will 😆🙏🏽

    • @leanncrittendon3673
      @leanncrittendon3673 Před 4 měsíci

      Right but I have to say for honest video feedback and as to comparison to some of her other material - when watching her in this particular video, I find the eye make-up so beyond that it is distracting and worth noting to the creator if the creator is interested in learning any feedback. Sometimes I mention those things not to insult but for honest feedback - when asked of course. With that said - Miss Redefining Strength - I like you either way and I appreciate what I can learn for free from you by simply getting on youtube. :)

    • @DG-um3hs
      @DG-um3hs Před měsícem +1

      😂😂😂

  • @petiteTana
    @petiteTana Před rokem +108

    This commentary was awesome. I really needed to hear this because sometimes when I look in the mirror I look at my C-pouch, and get so discouraged. I work out four days a week, drink plenty of water, intake my proteins ,and carbs, and sometimes I just don’t feel satisfied with the results. This was very motivating to hear her say that this is a very slow process.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +40

      It is! And when you have scar tissue, changes can take a bit longer as there was a HUGE trauma to our body we don't often recognize. That c-section may impact muscle activation even so please give yourself grace Tana! You're doing the right things. Stay focused on those amazing healthy changes you beautiful beastette!

    • @GODSPEAKS898
      @GODSPEAKS898 Před 10 měsíci +1

      You can eat more healthy fats like Avocados, Seeds and Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Organic and Pasture Raised Eggs, Dark Chocolate, Fatty Fish, Olives, and Organic and/or Pasture Raised Butter. These are good and healthy fats that will help keep you satiate. Hope this helps you.

    • @DG-um3hs
      @DG-um3hs Před měsícem

      @petiteTana I feel the same way at times. We are worthy and capable. 👍🏻💐👊🏻

  • @genxmindfulness3976
    @genxmindfulness3976 Před měsícem +6

    I love that you are strong af, incredibly smart, show up as your beautiful all-natural self, and sometimes glammed up and gorgeous. You are authentic and an awesome role model!

  • @catsteinhilb2880
    @catsteinhilb2880 Před rokem +42

    Corie always does an amazing job giving quality information that is easily understood by most. She is a gem !

    • @alinantal5721
      @alinantal5721 Před 11 měsíci

      does a great job staring into my soul

  • @meganthibault9377
    @meganthibault9377 Před rokem +17

    I turn 53 in a week and have been in a deficit working on that last 5-6 lbs. Not an easy task. I'm in the best shape, am doing all that you've just laid out, have a great trainer and still totally needed to hear this video. Love your stuff. Don't quit gang!

  • @kristiannoel4866
    @kristiannoel4866 Před 11 měsíci +7

    There's a lot of information in this video, and thankfully no BS. I'm going to have to watch this again with a notepad and pen.

  • @floriannaramirez394
    @floriannaramirez394 Před rokem +16

    As others have stated, this video is the motivation I needed, thank you! ❤💪🏽

  • @BBurnett333
    @BBurnett333 Před rokem

    This video helped me in so many ways. It reminded me my body/mind connection will have a hissy every time I chose to make a positive change. Lasting results take time and be more "lifestyle" active. Thank you for your solid, relatable and informative tips/hacks.

  • @everythingreadandrated904

    I discovered your channel when looking for a quick full body stretching routine and I'm glad I did. Your videos are awesome. Straight, true, no nonsense advice. Love it.

  • @laurabenigno5720
    @laurabenigno5720 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for posting this. I need it.

  • @momoftwins95
    @momoftwins95 Před rokem +1

    Thank you thank you for addressing beginners and explaining it all.

  • @nathanyoder4509
    @nathanyoder4509 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for the tips and tricks Cori!

  • @intergalacticcatalactic5038

    Thank you for this video, your advice and compassion is wonderful.
    I have been training in various forms for many years now, and i have struggled with the fact i would always get where I wanted to be then it would inevitably be lost too soon. I know my largest problem was a lack of self compassion, and understanding that sometimes you need those moments where you are less strict to keep back the cravings and also enable some 'normality' and fun in life, like you said drinking cocktails and calorific foods on trips out with friends and family!
    Thank you for sharing the woes as well as the pro's of getting that leaner physique, that can really make the process more human, too often we treat our bodies like a machine and want fast, permanent results.. I wish I had had access to this type of insightful self compassion, understanding and knowledge years ago.
    Thank you for helping be part of changing the (too often) fitness community ego and 'get good' attitude for compassion and understanding of the science behind it all.

  • @donjonjr1
    @donjonjr1 Před rokem +3

    So much quality information packed into your video (as usual 😃). Thanks for doing such a great job on this vid, I'll be using it and forwarding it to my sisters as well. 👍

  • @catarinafreitas1176
    @catarinafreitas1176 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much for your videos!! You are helping me change my life ❤️

  • @MagicianNoriginal
    @MagicianNoriginal Před rokem +2

    I click like before I've even started watching because I know I'm going to learn sth every time!!! Thank you Cori!

  • @amyrenee1361
    @amyrenee1361 Před rokem +1

    I appreciate you so much! Thanks for sharing with us ❤

  • @brianphillips5567
    @brianphillips5567 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your awesome thank you finally sombody that explains it well

  • @M_Rasmussen58
    @M_Rasmussen58 Před 8 měsíci

    Excellent, thank you for the support!

  • @santel2518
    @santel2518 Před rokem +1

    I appreciate you so much !! You’re amazing

  • @chilieu2621
    @chilieu2621 Před rokem

    Thanks so much for the video. The water explanation was surprising! This is exactly what i needed hear.

  • @journey2iman
    @journey2iman Před 10 měsíci +2

    Needed to hear this thank you

  • @juliafriesen9577
    @juliafriesen9577 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for your videos, I am always at the brink of just being lean and the water "bloat" that you talk about is so discouraging. This is when I tend to just give up thinking that that's just my body type. I am currently there and just needed a breakthrough, so this video was just what I needed to hear! My fear has always been just not being able to get to that point of leaness and to maintain. In my younger years, it was easy to just diet and "lose" the fat, but to keep it going is the challenge that I am facing at this point in my life.

  • @dirtbagoutside
    @dirtbagoutside Před rokem +10

    Love when you post videos like this. You always nail it!! Also gives me that boost to remember whats going on and why. Thankyou!!

  • @sissy7248
    @sissy7248 Před rokem +28

    I am 67 and have been an ultra runner for the last 15 years. I burn so many calories everyday that I thought I could eat anything that wasn't nailed down because of my daily caloric deficit. The problem was yes, I was in cardio shape and thin, but I still had a bit of a gut and I knew I had to give up sugar and certain carbs. It was a struggle, but I managed to do it, added more protein, did my core workouts, and I was able to see my stomach slowly get tighter. It took about 6 months.
    Btw, love the makeup, but you look beautiful either with or without it.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +6

      Thank you! And love that you made those small changes to help with body recomp! Keep it up! It's not easy sometimes to step back and adjust when things have "worked" in the past. But we always need to tweak and adjust to meet our body where it is at right now!

    • @sassysandie2865
      @sassysandie2865 Před rokem +1

      Make up on her eyes looks weird.

  • @mcrobsessed247
    @mcrobsessed247 Před rokem +1

    Really great informative helpful advice!!

  • @pratishadash946
    @pratishadash946 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for such valuable content. Thank you thank you thank you

  • @louferguson7048
    @louferguson7048 Před rokem

    Needed this!!!! ❤️

  • @JC-ib2nf
    @JC-ib2nf Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this!

  • @genii7281
    @genii7281 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Cori, awesome as ever xo 😘🤸‍♂️🏋️‍♀️🥰

  • @robindean9125
    @robindean9125 Před rokem +2

    Thank you. I also needed to hear this today and trust the process. Just started strength training for the first time. A week today and the scales not looking good although I ate healthy & within my macros.

  • @richardbradley2059
    @richardbradley2059 Před 6 měsíci

    Great big picture refresher, I needed to pump the brakes and not allow my enthusiasm to do more and more intense training potentially impeding my progress in my recomposition plan. Im a fan, thanks.

  • @lizpimentel2566
    @lizpimentel2566 Před rokem +21

    My favorite form of exercise is walking, so hearing that it helps with fat loss was super motivating! I love going for a long walk either before or after a workout and going on longer hikes on the weekends 😊

    • @dianasthings729
      @dianasthings729 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I agree! Walking is so stress relieving! I especially love nature walking so now that it's winter, I really miss it.

  • @Penguinchubb0
    @Penguinchubb0 Před 2 dny

    Thank you. Listening to you in this video just took off months of emotional stress from my mind. Don't get me wrong, I have been maintaining the best mental balance I could as I continue on my physical health journey, but it's SO DAMN HARD. So hard to keep digging from the barrel of positivity (it does run out from time to time!), so hard to keep motivating yourself (esp if none of your friends are trying to be healthy too), so hard to keep being your own cheerleader and coach at the same time. I needed this supportive chat. It's one of the most informative I have found, and I have watched many to learn.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před dnem

      So glad it helped! I think sometimes we do need that outside perspective and even someone else reminding us that it IS HARD to help us keep going and pushing through! You've got this!

  • @davidrobbins6906
    @davidrobbins6906 Před rokem

    One of your best!

  • @joannlamothe6640
    @joannlamothe6640 Před rokem

    Good video Cory and I love that you give real advice, that it's not easy to do and takes a lot of work. Everyone else out there makes it sound easy, like all you have to do is be in a caloric deficit and move more. But it's much more than that as you said. What are some good ab exercises that are NOT crunches, and ones that won't compromise your low back? Also, what kind of harness do you have for dogs, I really like it and it's hard to find a good one. Thanks for all you do.

  • @Dana-op6ex
    @Dana-op6ex Před měsícem

    Thank you for your inspiration. Your videos are great and I love the information. I joined and have been consistently going to hot yoga for 7 months and started killer water aerobics 3 months ago. I'm now doing squats, pushups and 3 types of crunches as of 2 weeks ago, and the pool I joined has a gym. I'm dealing with a lot of pervious bone injuries, (ski racing blowouts), former yo yo weight loss and gain. I'm really looking forward to the gym and taking a crack at some of the cool exercises you demonstrate. Love your nutrition info and support and honest sharing. Have a good one!

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před měsícem

      Glad the videos help! Regress to progress and focus on that slow build and mobility work in every warm up! It will be key! And dialing in that nutrition to support your training will only add even more benefit!

  • @tawannafrasier6258
    @tawannafrasier6258 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you. Helpful. Your better informative than my nutritionist.

  • @Nick7859
    @Nick7859 Před rokem +10

    Corey, you are right on with those mental challenges! No one that I've watched on CZcams has ever discussed and stressed on these very real and difficult mental and physical challenges with such precision and clarity. I find all your video clips extremely insightful and wise in their instruction. You are not only a great fitness guide but an excellent motivator. Thank you.🙏

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +4

      Thank you! I'm so glad they help. I honestly think embracing the negative and owning it is key. Too often we don't recognize the challenges which doesn't allow us to plan for them!

  • @adegbenroagoro5180
    @adegbenroagoro5180 Před rokem

    Thank you very much Cori

  • @sarabridges5719
    @sarabridges5719 Před rokem +3

    Always good info from you!This is a reminder to me to move more (walk) and not overtrain b/c. A few years ago I was walking 10k+ steps daily and seen body comp changes.

  • @DebraFlower
    @DebraFlower Před rokem

    thank you for this.

  • @ChrissyMiami
    @ChrissyMiami Před rokem +1

    Thank you!!

  • @lesleykochinski1194
    @lesleykochinski1194 Před 4 měsíci

    I love the advice!! Really hits home! Thanks

  • @angelaholmes8888
    @angelaholmes8888 Před rokem

    I always plan what I'm going to eat and my workouts been doing it for years it's helped me

  • @user-ow9jy8ss8u
    @user-ow9jy8ss8u Před rokem +2

    VERY NICE TIPS!

  • @madhuraraut9353
    @madhuraraut9353 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for this motivation ❤

  • @amiraxperimentalx
    @amiraxperimentalx Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you!!!

  • @rachelcasteel7348
    @rachelcasteel7348 Před rokem

    Thank you, thank you! Your honesty is Soooo refreshing and encouraging!
    Are the tips you give here the same or similar if your not so much going for abs but loosing excess fat and just a generally leaner body?

  • @lisaangelos3184
    @lisaangelos3184 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much!! I was feeling very discouraged that my results are slow. My husband says he notices a huge difference but I do t and was wanting to give up. You have encouraged me to continue. Thank you!!!!

    • @M_Rasmussen58
      @M_Rasmussen58 Před 8 měsíci

      Yes, such encouraging information to help us through different stages of weight loss and/or muscle gain.

  • @TheKathleen100
    @TheKathleen100 Před rokem

    Thank you for the reminder that real change takes time. I know this but get discouraged and need that reminder.

  • @anneg7411
    @anneg7411 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm late to the party but wanted to thank you for your honest and helpful advice in this and your other videos. The most valuable thing I've learned from your channel is something I think I've known at a gut level but sometimes need reminding: it takes patience and time to see changes and achieve our goals--especially when we are near the end. It's been almost 2 years since I decided it was time to get serious about getting in shape. I was "skinny fat" for years, just doing yoga and jogging all through peri-menopause and into menopause. I was almost resolved to losing muscle and gaining belly fat as "part of aging," and tried to console myself with the sad fact that I looked and functioned better than most people my age... But it was a small consolation.
    I started out by decreasing my carb intake, increasing my fat and protein intake, and adding various HIIT workouts to my routine using light weights, and those changes helped up to a point. Last summer I started lifting heavier dumbbells and focusing more on building muscle. Once I started seeing results, it was SO exciting and motivating!!! I hadn't lifted weights in over 15 years, and when I was younger and lifted regularly, I never pushed myself all that much as I figured my skinny "ectomorph" frame wasn't capable of building muscle like naturally muscular people. At almost 54, I feel stronger and fitter than I thought possible. I don't own a scale so it's easy for me not to obsess over weight as a number, but I know I've lost fat and gained muscle through getting serious with weight training and cutting out most grains and carbs, along with some intermittent fasting. In addition to weight lifting about 2.5 hours per week, I now walk almost every day and try to do yoga and run sprints about once per week. I find the better I feel, the more I *want* to do.
    I can very much relate to feeling like my belly is looking worse after losing fat... Realistically, I know it doesn't look worse than before (I can actually see my ab muscles for the first time in ages); but relative to the rest of my body it's discouraging to have a thin layer of stubborn cellulite on my lower belly that seems to be taking forever to go away. It IS diminishing over time though, very slowly, so I'm optimistic that with more patience and time it will eventually be gone. I don't want to look skeletal in my face and other body parts, so hopefully that won't happen before I lose the last of the belly fat 🙏 If my tiny amount of remaining belly fat weren't in the form of cellulite I would be fine with it, but alas, the tiniest amount of extra fat on my belly always looks like cellulite. I don't have the patience to count calories, but so far I have been able to break through plateaus by tweaking one thing or another to see what works without feeling too restrictive. Lately, increasing my protein seems to be helping. Thanks again for being such an inspiration ☺

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Love that you're focusing on learning and tweaking and continuing forward. Those changes take time and often far more time than we'd like. But the only way to see progress is to keep pushing forward!

  • @ANDIBO987
    @ANDIBO987 Před rokem +4

    Thank you! I appreciate the truth bullet... This is a very slooooow process. I have been consistently loosing fat for 5 months and sometimes mentally it's very taxing. This video helped me a lot already. Thank you!

  • @John-wp7kl
    @John-wp7kl Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @JNorth-rf3ui
    @JNorth-rf3ui Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this video. I'm starting from zero and just coming across your videos.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +1

      If you're just starting back to training as well, here are some tips to help - redefiningstrength.com/fhp-s2e19-starting-back-avoid-these-4-common-training-mistakes/

  • @specialk4762
    @specialk4762 Před rokem +24

    💜 this video! Very informative. I'm 61,getting back into hitting the gym & getting healthier. Lack of energy is a big deterrent. Wishing y'all blessings!

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +4

      So glad it helps! Here are some more tips if you're starting back to training I think will help - redefiningstrength.com/fhp-s2e19-starting-back-avoid-these-4-common-training-mistakes/

    • @specialk4762
      @specialk4762 Před rokem

      @ redefining strength,Thank you!

  • @thinleylama6257
    @thinleylama6257 Před rokem +1

    Yes it’s hardest battle for me to lose midsection 😱😱
    Thank you information

  • @lorane5423
    @lorane5423 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Cory
    You look great…Motivation all the way around. Body, gym outfits and makeup!
    Thanks

  • @Amanda-fg3ep
    @Amanda-fg3ep Před rokem +1

    So, what type of workouts should be paired with 6-pack macros? Originally I would have assumed cardio-intensive progressions or density training where you keep moving. However, during the body recomposition podcast, my big takeaway was that heavy lifts with adequate rest between sets is important as well as less intense cardio. Now I'm wondering what pairs perfectly?
    Thanks for all the great videos! They never disappoint!

  • @jilldlugi4232
    @jilldlugi4232 Před rokem +2

    You exude vitality. Thank you. You then share widely. Thank you again!
    But I heard one point that is untrue. This earth LOVES change. And bodies are made of earth-stuff, are they not?
    I just went for a run, added a lap, the earth right there with me, laughing and loving the change:)

  • @lourdesortiz1613
    @lourdesortiz1613 Před 27 dny

    Dios eres genial, mil gracias por educarnos tan bien, explicas de una forma que hasta un niño de 4 años podría entenderlo, por otra parte adoro tu canal en Español, a veces no es facil encontrar personas tan capacitadas para ayudarnos. Nueva suscriptora

  • @youtubeKathy
    @youtubeKathy Před rokem +16

    I don't care about abs, I just want to have more muscle. and less fat. this was really informative. I always wonder why I get fatter when I am doing a lot of weight lifting. It always makes me quit, simply from demotivation, but maybe I will stick it out. peri-menopause sucks. 😓

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +11

      Perimenopause can change how we need to fuel and train. And so much of the body recomp we have comes back to our macros. If we adjust our macros to match our training we can build muscle and lose fat. It's just a slow and precise process the further we want to take it. Here's also some nutritional tips my Lead Dietitian Michelle wrote up to help with weight loss during peri-menopause - drive.google.com/file/d/1yLPIvLnNR7h8stVbe4aGY1DW_9N0fidB/view

  • @danvancool
    @danvancool Před rokem +1

    Good messaging here. Respect.

  • @BelovedShift
    @BelovedShift Před 22 dny

    Awww, I love her makeup ❤

  • @Sarah-rc1hs
    @Sarah-rc1hs Před 10 měsíci

    GRACIAS 🥰

  • @IsmailAbdulMusic
    @IsmailAbdulMusic Před rokem +3

    Shredded and beautiful! 💪🏾 🏋 She must be doing something right

  • @JulieWalmsley
    @JulieWalmsley Před rokem

    "It's so key we oversell the negatives" yes

  • @ChrissyMiami
    @ChrissyMiami Před rokem

    Omg i came across this video just on time

  • @athena7071
    @athena7071 Před rokem

    Hey Cori, Big fan here.
    I've come down from 82 kgs to 68 kgs and am plateued there since a long time now. I'm find the next stretch harder. My exact blockage right now is NEAT principle. I work as a research editor and analyst, so the nature of my job is reading-based. This means that I sit for 2.5hours or so at a stretch with full concentration. So I'm unable to break away from my desk and just do step counts or increase movement. Any advice or tips??

  • @moniquescott7117
    @moniquescott7117 Před rokem +4

    She rocks the makeup she looks fantastic so those who hate her make up move on

  • @jillianbullock9904
    @jillianbullock9904 Před rokem

    Thanks for this information. I'm training for a movie that involves boxing. I need to drop 50 pounds and get 'fight shape' ready, which means lean, but muscular.

  • @brendapeter446
    @brendapeter446 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great advice as usual! Just want to add that I got down to my lowest weight (112 lbs. 5'4") & still had a "not flat" belly but, thankfully, was able to figure out that I was stuck in an anterior pelvic tilt so perhaps you could speak to that? I ended up having to work on regaining functional (360 diaphragmatic) breathing 1st & foremost. As much as I did the proper ab exercises, I was literally fighting against the tension of my diaphragm & transverse abdominals not releasing. I was never looking for ripped abs but just a flat belly which seemed almost unattainable for a pretty long time! Once I figured out the breathing part, it all, thankfully, went very quickly & I was able to eat my favorites which is a gut-friendly plant-based diet as well as eat when I'm hungry & not when I'm not. So impressed by all the work & research that goes into your amazing videos!!!

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před 10 měsíci +2

      That's amazing! It's nice when those small tweaks lead to big changes. Keep up the hard work 💪

    • @brendapeter446
      @brendapeter446 Před 10 měsíci

      @@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you so much!! From what I've learned about the breath, once you get out of "flight or fight" with your breathing (which I'm guessing many of us are in for various reasons), it's easier to lose weight, especially belly fat. I easily over-ate in the past. Fortunately I was never overweight but I could see the pounds creeping on with age. Since my breathing has improved, I never get cravings & just thinking about overeating makes me sick. I can't even go there if I wanted to! If you're interested in learning more, check out Oxygen Advantage, James Nestor & Original Strength you haven't already. Your videos & your attention to detail are truly incredible & inspiring!!

  • @robbyyn
    @robbyyn Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your hair looks great darker!😊

  • @stevemarquette6692
    @stevemarquette6692 Před rokem +3

    hellow cori first off,i am a 69 year old male looking to get my abs to show by my 70th birthday which is in 9 weeks,i started this process in febuary,at that time i was 233 pounds at 37% body fat,i got a dexa scan,2 weeks ago and i have lost 23 pounds of fat,while only losing one pound of lean mass,which from my stand point is not a bad trade-off,however that being said i made a few adjustments in training and diet so when i go for my next dexa scan i will show continued fat loss and show total muscle retention,and maybe show an increase in muscle mass,one can only hope lol.anyway yur content is great this video is the best i have seen on this topic,so i am now a subsciber,and will definetly recommend yur channel to both male and female friends,i havent seen my abs sense the end of marine corps boot camp 48 years ago,i am totally commited to this and yur video has been a great shot in the arm,thank-you and keep up the good work.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem

      Happy early birthday Steve! Stay consistent and remember you can't rush the process! And thank you. Glad the videos help!

  • @becksbitofblue
    @becksbitofblue Před rokem

    New sub finally an female view thats usable thank you.

  • @tellmewhy4915
    @tellmewhy4915 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for your work. I do weights at home to gain muscle mass without losing weight, but I noticed that I lose weight and that's not what I want. Now I quit because it all seems useless. I only see muscle when I flex my arm, otherwise nothing, and I'm tired of always being told I've lost weight! Everything I do is useless because I keep eating normally three times a day, but more than that I find it hard. If you have any advice, I welcome it

  • @pratishadash946
    @pratishadash946 Před rokem

    Truth.

  • @EmorettaRobinson
    @EmorettaRobinson Před rokem +1

    Here's my situation . I've recently been told that women usually don't naturally have defined abs or a six pack. That kinda seems odd to me. That doesn't explain the abs/core that I've seen on certain people (i,e Janet Jackon, Jennifer Lopez, fitness competitors, every gymnast in forever and yourself. You have all had or currently have strong defined abs. To me it means putting in the work to build a strong, defined core on a consistent basis. So this video was uploaded just in time. And the info you gave was very helpful.

    • @oldscratch3535
      @oldscratch3535 Před rokem

      Women don't naturally have visible abs and you shouldn't even try b/c the female body is not equipped to handle such low levels of body fat. You're going to wreck your hormones, mood, and strength. Definitely don't try it if you plan on getting pregnant any time soon b/c you will become infertile during the process.

  • @ErikaGB33
    @ErikaGB33 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Can you explain how and when to tweak/ cycle your macros and calories?

  • @adriannag7974
    @adriannag7974 Před rokem +4

    I love the makeup look, ur fire woman!!!! SMART, STRONG, BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @kath3509
    @kath3509 Před rokem +1

    You earned a subscriber because you didn't use the words "fast" or "easy" to describe this process. Because as you said, it isn't. I know since my diet and exercise plan are solid that I'll get to see my abs, but it'll take time. For years, I ate poorly and didn't exercise enough and my body isn't going to shed that fat accumulation in just 60-90 days. While having vids that say "get ripped in just 30 days" is easy clickbait, it's going to result in a lot of people getting discouraged when it doesn't happen quickly for them. As you said, having a solid plan and being consistent over time will make it happen.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem

      When people ask me how long it was between even two of my photos, while I will state the time, I will also say "My entire life." Because I do think everything we've done prior to even starting a specific plan or progression factors in. It impacts the discomfort we are comfortable with, the changes mentally we can handle, even how fast our body will respond! Keep at it! You've got this!

  • @Drrck11
    @Drrck11 Před rokem +1

    Have you ever used one of the electric muscle stimulators?

  • @marskeelove4166
    @marskeelove4166 Před rokem +14

    Cory looking so pretty and your body looks competition ready

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +3

      Aw shucks thanks! But I'm actually no where near lean enough for the stage. Those competitors are amazing in their consistency and dedication to get to that level!

  • @mariecalo
    @mariecalo Před rokem +3

    Yes!! I’m struggling to become lean!

  • @marielugo5024
    @marielugo5024 Před 5 měsíci

    Super

  • @amayramlew
    @amayramlew Před 4 měsíci

    the best fat loas content out there - it explains and helps soo much!❤thanks so much

  • @Garbageflys2u
    @Garbageflys2u Před rokem

    accountability is huge for me, I post on IG my work outs. If I don't I feel like I failed anyone that is watching my video's, it a great motivator

  • @jennifervansickle6107
    @jennifervansickle6107 Před rokem +1

    If you discuss intermittent fasting anywhere in your videos, would like to see it. Long fasts are the only weight loss stategy that works for me.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +1

      I did a video on IF a little while ago! czcams.com/video/xiRKuYJeFfo/video.html

  • @icomeandgobybubble87
    @icomeandgobybubble87 Před rokem +1

    Advice for someone with neck and back conditions that prevent a person from doing sit ups and lifting heavy weights? It's frustrating.

  • @emilia7022
    @emilia7022 Před rokem +1

    I'm ready for my 6 pack. Wish me luck

  • @SabcatPrinting
    @SabcatPrinting Před rokem +8

    Very helpful and inspiring , thanks.. i need to lose 30-40 pounds due to bad a disc.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +2

      Doing that prehab work is so key as you slowly rebuild and dial in your nutrition. So glad these tips helped! Also here are some tips if you are just starting to track your food - redefiningstrength.com/fhp-s2e21-starting-to-count-macros-5-tips-for-beginners/

  • @gaellepiorkowski6773
    @gaellepiorkowski6773 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the inspiration. At 58, I've been working out regularly since I graduated high school and while I've never had my "ideal" physique, I've managed to stay under the weight I was when I graduated HS. From a numbers standpoint, I only really have about 14 pounds to release, but my body composition has changed slightly since menopause hit. So clothes are tighter than I'd like in some instances and I've gone up about 1 and 1/12 sizes. Not too bad, but I was sidelined a few years back with osteoarthritis in my left hip that caused pain for several years and then resulted in hip replacement 8 years ago. Ever since then, I've been struggling to get those pounds back off. Compounding that is too many decades of being "carbphobic," and "fatphobic," I'm confident that I have been under eating and not getting all the correct food groups. And so trying to track macros is extra challenging. I am also taller, just under 6', so "standard" diet and macro guidelines tend to still have me under eating. Plus, I'll admit it, I do love sweets now and then. But generally do eat healthier now, especially getting in several servings of fruits and veggies (up to 9 each day) and lean proteins in as much as possible. So... how do we even start to determine what are macros should be? Not being able to really nail down proper guidance is discouraging. That's my biggest roadblock at this point.

  • @evahantzi
    @evahantzi Před rokem +3

    Cori you look so beautiful, love your makeup,besides your high quality content♥️🇬🇷

  • @simonsilly
    @simonsilly Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow those abs and that back is impressive!!!! Goals❤

  • @tridelltransportation3603

    So… on the planning ahead segment at 6:19….
    Coming home after work and not having food ready….
    Rummaging through the pantry…
    I bet there exactly zero people on here who don’t see themselves in that scene.
    My old doctor once said,” after a certain point in life, anything that keeps your head out of the fridge is exercise.” He was a pretty realistic guy.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem

      I find having leftovers at that time SO key and having that clear plan in place for accountability. So easy once you start the pantry game to then lead into the "one more" game!

    • @birdlover7776
      @birdlover7776 Před rokem +1

      I like the doctor’s humor!

    • @tridelltransportation3603
      @tridelltransportation3603 Před rokem +2

      @@birdlover7776 Doc Allen. He was a good man.
      He also said that if you live long enough eventually you’ll die of cancer.
      Right again.
      Miss him

    • @birdlover7776
      @birdlover7776 Před rokem +1

      @@tridelltransportation3603 awww. Sounds like a good man and Doctor . Blessings 🌈

  • @sirena9167
    @sirena9167 Před 11 měsíci

    What macro percentage should I strive to achieve

  • @jenmessier2195
    @jenmessier2195 Před rokem +1

    I am trying so hard to get the definition that you have but I can't seem to get there lol....

  • @gayane_igityan
    @gayane_igityan Před rokem +7

    Thanks for the video. Been exercising almost every day for 2.5 months now, lost 2 inches on the waist but nothing from my lower stomach area, which has been the initial goal ( it looks worse now 😂). The weight doesn’t go down either (5’3”, 119 pounds)… it’s really frustrating and discouraging at times, as i kind of feel tired all the time. And yes i don’t eat dairy products, no processed foods either, no bread or pasta, no sweets (except for occasional dark chocolate, which i just need to survive 😅), i drink nothing but water, have cut down on starches, main source of carbs is fruit. I try eating more protein. Seems my body is really great at fighting.

    • @redefiningstrengthOC
      @redefiningstrengthOC  Před rokem +7

      It sounds like you're just hitting that hard place where you need to just stay consistent. Not do more. Just keep going. You're losing fat and often the places we want to change are the last to!

    • @sabine4867
      @sabine4867 Před rokem +1

      Just going on my experience with fruit .Ferry fruits gave my bloating & I only eat fruit first thing in the morning bcos eating them after other foods it sits & "Cook's" in yr tummy as all foods digest at a different pace .protein,carbs take longer than the fruit
      Some fruits r worse than others for me .I'm good with papaya, pineapple berries.. not apples,pears,mandariness.
      I just don't eat so much fruit as I thght it's healthy.its ok.But I can't handle too much fructose from the fruit .I get blocked & bloated 😊
      Fruit is still sugar,like honey ,even if it's a healthier form of sugar

    • @gayane_igityan
      @gayane_igityan Před rokem

      @@sabine4867 thanks, very true. But the amount i eat is moderate and it's mainly half a banana every couple of days, some strawberries and mulberry.

    • @kims1941
      @kims1941 Před rokem +2

      @@gayane_igityan It sounds like you're at a lean weight for your height.

    • @gayane_igityan
      @gayane_igityan Před rokem +1

      @@kims1941 I am on a leaner side though with my quite broad shoulders i have never been able to achieve that elegant skinny look. Currently i just want to look toned and have a flat stomach... don't even need that much definition.

  • @h82630
    @h82630 Před rokem

    Kettle chips! 😋