I Lost 22 lbs – Why Cardio Isn’t the Best Weight Loss Strategy (Do This!)

Flourished Hope May 2, 2025
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Flourished Hope

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Hi, I’m Liz, a graphic designer turned calligrapher who also loves journaling, stationery, and florals ✍️💕 On this channel, we explore ways to become more productive and live a healthy life, striving to become the ideal version of ourselves. I’ll also be sharing my journey as a mom of two boys and an entrepreneur. If that’s something you're interested in, consider subscribing! 🌸🌿 See you in the next one!

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In this video, I’m sharing how I began strength training at home as a complete beginner—starting with just one foundational move: the dumbbell squat to overhead press 💪 🌸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishedhope/ 💌 Sign up my Weekly Newsletter for the latest update & Healthy Life Tips: https://www.flourishedhope.com/ ✍️ The journaling templates: 5-Part Journal (Self-Growth & Goal Achieving): https://www.flourishedhope.com/shop/p/5partjournal-v1 3-Part Journal (Simple but Essential): https://www.flourishedhope.com/shop/p/3partjournal ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & why strength training didn’t work for me (at first) 01:12 – How to do a proper bodyweight squat (step-by-step) 01:25 – Starting Position 01:54 – During the Squat 03:38 – Coming Back Up 04:30 – Bonus tip: Does music help or hurt focus? 05:13 – Dumbbell squat to overhead press (full move) 06:30 – Bonus core move: Abdominal bracing with Exhale #StrengthTraining #BeginnerWorkout #HomeWorkout #FitnessForBeginners #FitnessJourney #HowToSquat #SquatTips #DumbbellSquat #IntentionalFitness #StrongMom #BusyMomWorkout #WorkoutFromHome #SimpleFitness #SustainableFitness

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