The Cuban influencer Randely Valdés (@randely29) has once again captured attention on TikTok with a video in which she shares three tips for those looking to lose weight. With her characteristic humor and straightforwardness, the content creator provided several recommendations that did not go unnoticed among her followers.
The video, which lasts only 54 seconds, amassed over 108,500 views, 11,900 likes, and 450 shares in less than 24 hours. And it's no wonder: Randely has a very unique way of expressing things, especially when it comes to discussing diet, exercise, and daily habits.
"Shut your mouth!"
Her first piece of advice was as straightforward as it was unexpected: if you're trying to lose weight, you don't need to tell everyone.
According to him, when someone announces that they want to lose weight, there are always people who show up with temptations. “At that moment, they want to bring you your favorite dessert, they want to take you to your favorite restaurant because people never want to see you better than them. 'Shut your mouth!'” he expressed.
Although it is presented in its usual casual tone, the pressure from the environment can influence eating habits. In fact, research on social support and sabotage during weight loss processes has analyzed how certain behaviors from family and friends can hinder dietary changes.
2. Don't keep the food that tempts you the most at home
Randely's second piece of advice also left no room for excuses. The influencer believes that if there are certain foods a person can't resist, it's best to avoid having them constantly available.
"You can't have the food that made you gain weight at home. You lack control. You don't know how to say no to the bread you like. What are you doing with that bread in the kitchen? At the slightest impulse, you're going to devour it," he commented.
And he offered a solution very much in his style: "The food you like the most is eaten on the street, not at home."
This is not the first time Randely has talked about food temptations. At the end of 2024, she had already shared other tips that went viral, including her recommendation to leave tempting products in the store.
3. Move more, even if you already go to the gym!
To conclude, Randely reminded that exercising for an hour doesn’t mean you should spend the rest of the day sitting down.
"It doesn't matter if you train for an hour at the gym or an hour at home, the rest of your day is spent being sedentary," he warned.
Their recommendation is simple: walk more, get up from the sofa, and take advantage of any opportunity to stay active.
The importance of daily physical activity is also supported by the concept of NEAT, which refers to the energy expenditure produced by activities other than scheduled exercise, such as walking, cleaning the house, or standing. The Cleveland Clinic explains how these everyday movements contribute to daily energy expenditure.
The interest in physical changes and healthy habits has also sparked discussions among other Cuban content creators. Recently, Milenita surprised her followers by showcasing her physical transformation after losing 15 pounds in a month.
Although Randely's recommendations are based on her personal experience and presented with a lot of humor, any weight loss process should be tailored to the needs of each individual, avoiding extreme restrictions and the assumption that all bodies respond in the same way.
That said, the influencer ended her video with a phrase that perfectly encapsulates her direct and spontaneous style: “Get up from the couch, mom, how long will it be with you?!”
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