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This video isn't like anything I have EVER done before, and it all started with a few questions I had.
Why do we allow our weight to control our feelings?
Why do we give the scale so much power?
What does BMI really mean?
Is body fat percentage actually a better indicator of health?
I decided to gather a bunch of women together to run a “little” social experiment to find out how all of these things - BMI, weight, body fat percentage - actually looked like on a woman. And I wanted to see if we could tell which was most accurate. Or would we find out that labels are bogus?
I started planning this video a year ago, and I had NO IDEA how to pull it off. Fast forward to shoot day and we had a 20+ person crew working on it AND we flew out one of the world's best female bodybuilders...from Sweden!!!! So crazy!!!!!!
Parts of this video were extremely uncomfortable to film, but I hope you guys take away the fact that there is so much more to a person than their number.
I have so many people to thank for making this video happen - my amazing director Ryan, my husband Sam, the crew, the Blogifam...but most of all I want to thank all of the brave, strong women for speaking their truths. You all are amazing!
Co-Executive Producer/ Writer: Cassey Ho
Co-Executive Producer: Sam Livits
Director/ Editor: Ryan Parma
Producer/ Casting Director: Laurel Elfenbein
Sound: Alfonso Cano & Aaron Terrones
Key Grip: Simeon Mihaylov
Grip: Mason Williams
Gaffer/ Cam Op: Joseph Baltazar
Production Assistant: Brittney Brandt
Hair & Makeup: Lauren Young & Alondra Excene
Talent:
Irene Andersen
Darlyn Barajas
Bynay Blasberg
Ebony Breaux
Celeste Carbonell
Paloma Hinojosa
Covi Lockhart
Rachel Thomson
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ACE FITNESS body fat % chart:
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Cassey Ho is an award-winning fitness instructor, entrepreneur and online personality. As the creator behind Blogilates, the #1 female fitness channel on YouTube, she’s transformed millions of lives through helping them achieve their strength and weight-loss goals. She focuses on making fitness fun and the results are evident. Cassey's unique format, POP Pilates©, which launched as a workout video on YouTube in 2009, has become a live fitness class that can be taken at gyms all over the world with over 3,000 POP Pilates classes being taught monthly. Her authenticity continues to shine through, making her one of the most relatable fitness icons online and beyond. She's also the author of the best-selling book, Hot Body Year Round and is the designer of her own activewear line, POPFLEX.
With a wide range of free workout videos available, Cassey's channel focuses on ab exercises, butt & thigh exercises, arm exercises, pilates, cardio routines, fat burning workouts, high intensity interval training workouts (HIIT), stretching and flexibility routines and so much more!
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The Power of Trusting Your Body: Kelly Clarkson's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey
Kelly Clarkson, a renowned singer-songwriter and talk show host, has been open about her struggles with weight loss. Through sheer determination and commitment to healthy living, she shed pounds that seemed impossible to lose at first glance. Her story serves as an inspiration for anyone embarking on their own journey of self-improvement.
The Science Behind Effective Weight Loss: What Really Works
When it comes to losing weight effectively, the approach often touted is cutting calories and hitting the gym consistently. However, a more holistic understanding suggests otherwise. Recent studies emphasize that incorporating mindful eating practices along with moderate physical activity yields longer-lasting results than restrictive dieting or rigorous exercise regimens.
Clarkson's journey began with an exploration into her relationship with food. "I realized I was using food as emotional comfort rather than nourishment," she shared in a candid interview. She made the deliberate choice to focus on nutrient-dense meals, reducing processed foods from her diet and learning about mindful eating practices that help individuals understand their cravings.
Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus: Breaking Through Mental Barriers
As any individual embarks on a weight loss journey knows, hitting plateaus can be discouraging. Clarkson herself faced these challenges when initial progress slowed down significantly. It is during such times of frustration and disheartenment that most people abandon their efforts altogether.
However, the key to breaking through this phase lies in understanding how our minds affect eating habits. Stress, emotional states like boredom or sadness, all can disrupt an otherwise healthy relationship with food and physical activity. Clarkson's approach was twofold; on one hand she turned towards nutritionists for professional guidance adjusting her diet further to meet personal needs while acknowledging the role of mental well-being in weight loss outcomes.
The Importance of Hydration in Weight Loss: Navigating Through Water Scarcity
While discussing hydration is a fundamental aspect when focusing on healthy lifestyle, not everyone's body functions with an efficient metabolic rate. Sometimes it can seem that whatever efforts you put into keeping yourself hydrated do little to no good if your natural inclination does not easily align itself towards better food choices.
Kelly Clarkson has often mentioned her personal experience of how drinking water helped control hunger pangs significantly while making healthier meal options a sustainable lifestyle choice rather than some kind of short-lived resolution. "Water," she explained, is the most underrated component for those trying to get through weight loss phases when initial success starts showing minimal improvements but still feels elusive due to slow or lackluster overall results.
How Stress Affects Weight Loss: The Unseen Enemy
Kelly Clarkson has made no secret about her high-stress lifestyle. From being a mother, talk show host, and musician, she is constantly juggling responsibilities while balancing work commitments with personal life needs. When asked about managing stress to support weight loss goals, Kelly shared that "managing cortisol (stress hormone) output can be more crucial than ever."
Cortisol affects metabolism by breaking down muscle mass; a decrease in the former accelerates an increase in body fat due mainly from lack of control over cravings while emotional eating often ensues leading further into cycles where hunger controls appetite rather than satisfaction after meals.
Understanding Metabolism: Harnessing Natural Fat-Burning Power
Clarkson has expressed gratitude to her metabolic boosters which include low-intensity physical exercises like walking or yoga. These forms help activate thermogenic activity within the body, thus burning fats at a faster pace while providing mental relaxation - as these methods also focus on meditative breathing and concentration of thoughts towards improving overall health.
Additionally incorporating strength training has enabled Kelly to maintain muscle mass even during times when dieting; her advice includes maintaining patience with steady improvement through exercise routines tailored according to personal interests allowing for continuous development of healthier lifestyle choices over time.
The Role of Mindful Eating in Achieving Weight Loss Goals
Kelly Clarkson emphasizes that mindfulness is essential in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. "By understanding the reasons behind your cravings," she says, you can take control rather than letting food dictate emotions."
She recommends listening to internal hunger cues - eating when hungry instead of at fixed times; paying attention while taking bites (relishing flavors); recognizing portions sizes and stopping before feeling full to support a positive relationship with all types of nutrition provided throughout one's meals.
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