Happy New Year to you, Jen, n the family. Thanks for the contnually great content, laughs, and motivational banter. Aw the best fae Jim, Rhona n family.
I told my family last night that I'm going to start training for a 50k race and virtually everyone laughed and then proceeded to tell me that it was unachievable, but I'm not going to let that hold me back.
Dude 18 months ago I was obese at 21st I said I would climb a mountain to my family and they laughed. So fast forward I’m now 15st and have climbed 18 mountains in that time frame. Fuck em, you’ll smash it
honestly you'd have to be really ill or obese not to complete a 50k race with no training, so I hope with training you'll complete it with style and ideally NOT last ;)
"You will be told complete fucking gibberish nonsense by people who's opinion you might normally respect" This one is spot on and to be honest slightly heartbreaking. I've found that removing activities and habits that are bad for my body threw a wrench into many of my friendships. Thanks for the entertainment through 2022, let 2023 be even better.
Family and friends bit was particularly spot on. When I was in shape everyone had an opinion on me doing too much. Now I’m 20kgs fatter, they didn’t have a word to say…
Yeah, I've noticed that too. Since I got back on things seriously 2 years ago, aged 44, everyone has an opinion on what I'm doing (too much rowing, too much weights, how much HIIT?!?).
@@duncanhamilton5841 It's not applicable to exercising only. Generally the more passionate about things you become in life, the more your surrounding will be trying to undermine you. Even those closest to you, the so called "loved ones". Passions must always be fought for.
In my experience ( and I have had a fair bit in this area ) they are trying to keep you at, or bring you down to their level. Sub consciously we make them feel bad about things like their own weight and or fitness, and lack of discipline to do something about it.
I had this yesterday. I refused to eat more at a party. Comments abound. Im 15kg down, aiming at another 10kg off this year. When I was fat, nothing was said
Something I learned from the stop-drinking zeitgeist: Every morning you go for a run or bike ride instead of having 3 bowls of coco pops is one more day in your life you did something healthy. Stack up those days and things will change. Try it today, try again tomorrow. If you are waiting for a special day to start trying, why are you surrendering the days between now and then?
@@MarkLewisfitness ill be doing 26 next year. Starting next Saturday. I have two half marathons in the summer. The goal, to beat half the pack. Missed it by a hair today, but won't in future!
@@gowanlock can I ask what your 5k time was? I ran my first 5k Monday but was alone, did it in 28:50 according to my watch. But I have no idea where that falls at a real 5k with people
@@Sam-kn2mm I did my first official 5k race on 18.12. (did a couple of half marathons before, but this was my first 5k run without "holding back") and I finished with 27:12 and 19th out of 43. With your time you would have been 24th, which is amazing 😊
Some great advice Mark re doing it for yourself and ignoring naysayers. At 65 I decided to get a grip of my 10 year weight gains a few years ago by using a calorie counter app and a lot of cycling (went from around 105 kg down to 80kg at 5'11" over 6 months) and here's a sample of a few supportive family comments - "Aren't you a bit old to be doing all this dieting" - "Don't lose any more weight, it makes you look ill" - "Why are you doing this to yourself, it can't be much fun, you shouldn't worry about it at your time of life". Fortunately I was more interested in my health than what they thought. To be fair I did lose a bit of muscle along with the fat so I got into weight training to build it back. Weight's crept up a bit and I'm now maintaining at around 85 - 86kg. Sure, I could still do with getting rid of a the love handles and firming up a bit more so a way to go. Definitely not going back to the way I was feeling carrying all the extra weight and I do feel more in control now.
“It’s not what you eat between Christmas and new year that counts, it’s what you eat between new year and Christmas that matters” is one of best sayings I’ve heard. The other is never tell anyone that your on a diet always say Nutrition. No Matter how much weight you have lost or how healthy you get if the uncommitted see you eating a 1 cookie or donut. And know your on a diet they’ll be straight over with age old “so your off your diet then”. No I never was on a diet I changed my nutrition because “I was advised too” or “ I have no energy” “ I fancied a change”. I’ve know this because I’ve been through it.
Oh I'm definitely using this, thank you! Everyone rolls their eyes when my wife and I turn down unhealthy stuff because we say we're on a diet. In their eyes we're "skinny" (we're objectively not, but compared to average we are) Using one of those will cut that way down
It's like you heard my mother speak to me since I lost 18kg, got strong, and managed my first half marathon last weekend! Thanks for the sanity check my friend!
The comment about families opinions are spot on. Almost every time I come back from a gym class, my (overweight) Mother asks me how it went and I say it was really hard,....she just says "well, you shouldn't do it then" 🤦♂
LOL, "try keto", that got both my siblings. Cut to me awkwardly explaining to people that the "diet" I'm on is that I'm eating less. The looks I get... But honestly when I naturally intermittently fast and naturally don't eat a lot of carbs, all I really needed to do was throttle back the cake, french fries, and fancy burgers to only once a week and it's pretty much a diet plan.
As an elite national team level sportsman, you opened my eyes about the surrounding people. Yes i knew that having good support is important, but kinda took it granted because over time my family really supported me and my only friends are also all sportsmans. To someone who isn’t surrounded by well minded people in this subject, all of the things are so much harder. Really like your style of content, keep it up!
Spot on. Overweight people always have advice on weight loss ( perhaps they lost weight and never kept it off) and non runners always have an opinion about how it's bad for your knees, though they've never even run for the bus.
I started jogging 3 days ago because of your videos interesting me and wanting to get in good cardio shape for the soccer men’s league I’m playing in in the spring. At 6’3 210 my legs haven’t been a fan of this so far but I can only assume the soreness stops happening after a while. Going for my ambitious goal of haven’t run for 10 years to 5k by the end of January. Wish me luck lol
Hey mate. I started running again 4 months ago. Well, not running just a walk jog 😂. 6ft 4, 280 lb. Thighs were sore to start. Took about a month for the knees to stop hurting. Pushed through it and my longest run without stopping is 11kms. Have fun. 😊
I started running during Covid and yes, everything hurt for a couple of weeks, but it absolutely DOES get better. I felt like I had every running moan and groan going but they all gradually subsided. I watched a great video which said "decide if something is an injury or a whinge-ury' and I think thats bang on. Vast majority are the latter.
Listen to your legs at the very beginning. I did my first-ever run six months ago. 2 kilometers. I was surprised that 1) the Nike Run Club coach in my ear didn't have me walk-run; and 2) my shins were perfectly fine. The soreness in my quads came on the next day, and I didn't run that day or the next to give my body a chance to repair itself. I did my first 5k run eight days later. It was worth taking that first couple days off let my body figure out what was happening to it. I still have the same formula: Soreness = recovery (often a recovery run); injury = don't run. Figure out what's happening.
As someone a bit OCD I used to get obsessed with writing out a plan with all the numbers, reps, sets, weights, which days to train which muscle, which muscles to train together etc. I found this just distracted me from actually doing it. Now I just train randomly, I don't count anything or monitor anything, I don't take notes or make a journal, no diet or training plan. All I do is that I try to make sure I train every day and that it is a worthwhile workout, so reps to failure etc. That's it, and I'm a 1000% better off for it and looking forward to where this approach leads. I don't have anyone or anything that is motivation, I train alone at home as there is no way on this earth I will go out after work to a gym.
Your take on the influencers and social media folks not representing "normal people" was absolutely spot on. Thank you for the motivational words. Its been a blast binging your videos after discovering your channel last week
I once gave up drinking to find out how long I could, 2 years, the worst support came from my mother. The silence when I tipped the wine down the sink was priceless. The kicker was when she offered me a beer. Gibberish and no fn help. Love your content like this. Very relatable.
I used to have a beer with dinner a few times a week, but decided to stop because my wife doesn't drink (makes it easier) and I know how bad it is for me. My parents are what I like to call "silent alcoholics" as they have multiple drinks daily and can never go more than a day without a drink (they sometimes do, announce it to the family, then have a beer with the following meal) Anyway, the point of my story is I'm really similar to you. Every single time I go over they offer me a drink, followed by a "oh right you don't drink anymore." I'm glad I wasn't an alcoholic, or it would have been impossible to quit and maintain a relationship with them.
I'm getting back into "serious" running aged 60, after a 27 year absence.. after taking early retirement i made a conscious effort to think more healthily and look after myself without work hindering me. i'm coming up to my 50th parkrun, completed the 2022 great south run and am now following a half marathon training plan on my garmin and aiming to take part in Reading in April. Your videos are inspiring, informative and helping to keep me interested and motivated - keep them up and hope you and your family have a great 2023!
Just another reminder of how great your presentation style is! The prep work you do to construct and form the thoughts you want to share really shows. I often find myself watching other content and wishing I could get the Mark Lewis style and delivery. It’s straight talk. It’s motivational. It’s relatable. Happy new year to you and yours. Looking forward to more ML in 2023.
Thanks so much for the encouraging video Mark! I've been running consistently for over 2 years now. I must say I was very self conscious when I 1st started and was very embarrassed to run in the street thinking that people were staring at me and judging me. Now 2 years later I actually look forward to running on sidewalks along busy streets purposefully so that people will stare. At the risk of sounding snobbish, I now get a thrill in being stared at by everyone knowing full well that I am a rarity in my city bc very few are out running, whether its 90F (32C) in summer or 27F (-2C) in the depths of the winter going against a freezing headwind. I wish all those getting started on their fitness journeys the very best. Just start small to stick with it. I began my running journey by maybe doing 6 miles (9.6 km) per week just a mile or two at a time. I am now up to 50 miles (80 km) per week and I do that consistently. I'm no one special and not even fast but I am very dedicated and very regimented with my training schedule. So it can be done with proper discipline.
Hard truths with harder laughs. I've learned to take specific advice from specific people. I wouldn't take financial advice from someone who is always broke, so I won't take health/fitness advice from someone who lives a very unhealthy life. Having a husband and family who don't share my passion for fitness, but fully support me, makes me incredibly lucky. Now I just need to prioritize my diet and running, to improve my consistency.
I started running in January 2022. Did my first half marathon in May and my first full marathon in December. On New Year's Eve I did my 10th or so 10 km race - and I finished *ABOVE AVERAGE* for the first time! (13th/40 in my age group with a PB of just under 49 minutes.) That phrase of yours really stuck: above average. I'm proud and grateful to have made it there. Your videos played a huge role in my journey. Thank you very much
I tried bouldering at the start of 2022 and fell in love with it. Finding a healthy activity that you really want to do is a great consistency builder. The hard part now is resting enough because all I want to do is go climbing!
@@MarkLewisfitness secondary thought, thanks for vocalizing the obvious stuff. I appreciate hearing you reinforce the uncomfortable thoughts I'm sure most of us have. I know doing XYZ is good for me already, but it helps drive it home when somebody that has walked the walk speaks it. "I should" vs "I am".
Hey Mark! Found your channel days ago and have binged (for lack of a better word) your videos. You are awesome! I recently lost 100lbs since March 2022 doing non stop calorie restriction. I also lift three days a week and do daily cardio (which right now is 45 minutes a day on my Schwinn Airdyne bike puts me at about 16.2-16.5 miles daily). Anyway the last month or so my will of steel has been tested and I’ve been on some binges. In the end I haven’t gained but also haven’t lost so I’ve been stuck at about 197lbs for a while (I’m 6’1”). I weigh weekly and I’ll go up 4 lbs but the week after I’m down 5…etc. I find that sometimes - oddly enough - after I way overeat I seem lighter the next day like I lost weight. Anyway your videos on what you do have been a help and I appreciate your work. I’m in the old colonies…Boston area.
One thing that I have learned from trying to get better at running is that the first step of the journey is always the hardest. The hardest part is deciding to start.
This was my first Xmas/New Year since I started running regularly. I did 4 parkruns and 2 x 10K's between Xmas Eve and New Years Day and most of my family and friends said I was a "glutton for punishment" when in reality I loved every minute of it 😁. I even saw you guys at the Sherfield 10K "mud swim" 😆
I got back on the wagon today. I'm not leaving it til tomorrow or Monday. I was on the Jacob's ladder, stair master, rower, treadmill and bikes and did some resistance training after them. This time now is critical for getting back on the horse...or one day turns into one week which turns into one month which turns into a whole season and then you've put on 2 stone. Don't get trapped folks!
I haven’t done New Year’s resolutions for years. I agree, start when you’re ready. I like the quote, there are seven days in the week. Someday isn’t one of them. Here’s to a great 2023!
Haven’t run for 18 months so set myself a challenge to walk/jog 2 miles everyday barefoot. 17st starting weight and 3rd day in to what I hope is a new life long habit 👍 thanks for the tips
Fantastic advice as always Mark! "Implement the science your way" particularly resonates. I lost 80 lbs over two years on a paleo diet, but I'm convinced the reason it worked is (1) there are smart things about it, like cutting out sugar; and (2) it provided an organizing principle that forced me to pay attention to what I ate. But I don't think paleo *in particular* mattered much at all. Now I mostly eat what I want, but I track my calories every day. It works because it works for me.
This is the video we needed. Me especially. Sat here after eating & drinking about 40,000 calories in the last 12 days. Been so good with food & training for the last 8 months…. Back on it tomorrow after I get rid of the hangover!!
So very harsh but also so very true! Luckily I've got a supportive family, but I did have to get out for a hard 2 hour trail run either side of the inlaw visit to make that bearable. And the nighttime run, or the one in a blizzard or torrential downpour really does make me feel like superman as the cars go past and I know they are wondering what on earth I'm doing.
Yeah my Aunt at Christmas asked me where I went (as in I'm whithering away) most people particularly people over the age of 40 in my family are huge as I used to be.
I agree with the date. At work a lot of people also used to start saying in about November that they would start a healthier life as a new years resolution, to which my reply always was. Why wait until then? What is special about that date? I feel that actively saying no to the voice in your head that wants to postpone it makes you stronger and more likely to achieve what you wanted to do, at a later date...
Just got back from snowboarding and I am feeling a bit sore all over. Keen to get back on with my training, its only been a week off but I made good progress last year and I want to keep up that momentum. I'm trying to be sensible and give myself time to recover but these 'dead spots' between more focused periods are difficult, I feel like I am drifting, and historically that is what got me in trouble in the first place. Still, hopefully smart enough to know when it is right to pull the trigger. I am exhausted after a 36 hour journey of cancelled flights and a long night in airport seating. The fact that I am struggling to sit up straight is probably something worth paying attention to lol. Love the motivational messages, solid workable and realistic is way more effective than the typical inspirational guru nonsense that most people profess.
I'm all for the intermittent farting. I didn't realise it was 'a thing' but now I'm sold. Enjoyed your style. Entertaining and informative. Happy New Year
"The best time is now". That really chimed for me 👌 surely this could be the title of your first (in a series of) global best seller publications? ...6 weeks after my last proper ride, I got back on my bike today. I'm back on the gain - train 🚂. Thanks Mark.
Coincidentally, I started back on the wagon on Thursday. I'm on day 3/7 of logging at least 30 minutes of _something_ per day. Once I get to 7/7 I'll make it 7/20 or something. Eventually maybe I'll be on 321/365. 2022 was my lowest activity year since 2016 and I want to fix that. I haven't yet decided if the 30 minutes/day is just an average for the week, but that would be sensible to allow for rest.
Spring 2023 is functional fitness for me. It doesn't start NOW because XDP haven't delivered the kettlebells and sandbag yet. There's no goal, just mixing it up and keeping myself interested.
Thank you Mark for your uploads and no BS approach. I found your channel last year and got into park run because of your better than average video. The last year has been incredible. 40 park runs, 6 half marathons and 1 London marathon later I’m now ready to take it to the next level this year. I have the Rome marathon in March and a duathlon in May so far in the diary. Looking forward to what else the year has in store. Wish you all the best and good health as always 💪🏻👌🏼
Hi Mark just caught your latest video update, I love your channel and the no nonsense fitness support you deliver, As for the mince pies I have trained all the way through the Xmas and New Year period, and just back from my usual New Years day morning run session. watching your video after and I realized I had just one mince pie left in the cupboard, so I ate it. I will be 61 next summer but have another full year of racing and training planned. And another year of being amusingly informed by your excellently put together videos. Me and Mr Cruise who is an influence I have to admit to share the same age and although I am not suggesting I am just like him we do as you say share similar traits of just keep going and going and never let the naysayers put you down, with their "Oh aren't you too old for all that stuff now" Well I don't jump out of planes as he does but you get my meaning.. Look forward to all your updates in 2023. Have a great New Year. David.
Always makes my day when I see a new video from Mark, and well done on getting a mention from coach Greg... looking forward to seeing what you have planned for 2023 💪
On vacation this last week, and watched many of your videos. Running, cycling, loves dogs, a range target and adv motorcycle in the background, I'm subscribing. Vegan diet...not quite there yet.
Looking forward to your unbiased review of the Levels set-up Mark. As far as I’m aware it’s not yet officially available in the UK yet so I’m giving a similar system called Veri a go. Was going to try Supersapiens but thankfully checked on TrustPilot prior. Can’t wait to see what content you come up with in 2023 😊
Man, I love your videos. I didn't have enough time to watch the full video this am, and started to close it out and every time I did, there was a joke or nugget, or something that kept me here. Keep up the great work!
Happy new year boi. Some of my nearest and dearest stated that theyre going on a crash diet on 1.1.2023. Theyre intelligent professionals, or perhaps the latter. The struggle to get in shape or whatever starts the day one considers to embark on the self improvement journey. Why my relatives gave themselves a stay of execution with diet and exercise ill never know. Good luck to everyone on this platform hoping to lose weight and or get fitter. Nice work Mark.
Love these videos common sense told in a informative and amusing way. Started weight training 4 months ago and still motivated to do it. Cheers Mark you are a star.
When I get my meniscus sorted, I want to run and run. ! It’s my New Year’s resolution to get it fixed and head to Catterick in September to do the tougher of the Paras10’s before turn 60 in early 2024. Thanks again for your inspiration and great humour in your vids
Watched this, drank coffee, didn't eat a mince pie and now off for New Years Parkrun. Thanks for the vids, and looking forward to seeing you plug that device into your pancreas
Yeh... the comments from friends and family whenever you start exercising or cut certain foods out of your diet are always interesting. I've found most people are generally positive, but sometimes my friends will surprise me by saying some dumb shit lol. "Running is bad for your joints", "Why would you run when its cold outside? Won't you freeze?"
Happy new year! This has been an amazing year for my fitness journey, got into running (partly thanks to you and your channel) gone from the odd 5k with my dog to a bunch of 10k races and 3 half marathons over 2 months and managed to shed about 18kg in the process! Huge thank you for everything you do, keep up the good work and looking forwards to 2023😁
Got a bit lost in the middle of that on the take off and flying in a plane part but i think that was probably down to a glucose overdoes from Xmas - happy new year
Thanks chief!!!!! Great pep talk! 14 months on from making a few life changing decisions this is a timely revisit of my changes! Great motivation! Thank you
Thanks so much for this. Finally forced myself to watch. After finding you last year and finally getting somewhere that I was happy, I broke my foot and being having a pity party for one. The thought of starting again fills me with dread but your video has inspired. Thanks again and Happy New Year. 🎉
Brilliant as always. I would like to point out that counting calories in an app - which you criticize - does work for some people, likely because it raises their awareness of what they eat. I used it to get from 235 lbs back down to race weight at 190 lbs effectively. Is it bothersome? Yeah, a little, but it worked for me.
Happy New Year everyone! Last video of 2022! Onwards and upwards next year💪
Great content as usual, all the best for 2023.
And to you and your family as well. Thanks for your channel. It has 100% given me the kick up the backside I needed this year.
Happy new year best wishes !
Happy New Years! Thanks for the entertainment and reinforcement to keep being above average 😉
Happy New Year to you, Jen, n the family. Thanks for the contnually great content, laughs, and motivational banter. Aw the best fae Jim, Rhona n family.
I told my family last night that I'm going to start training for a 50k race and virtually everyone laughed and then proceeded to tell me that it was unachievable, but I'm not going to let that hold me back.
Dude 18 months ago I was obese at 21st I said I would climb a mountain to my family and they laughed.
So fast forward I’m now 15st and have climbed 18 mountains in that time frame. Fuck em, you’ll smash it
Do it, do it, do it!!!!
honestly you'd have to be really ill or obese not to complete a 50k race with no training, so I hope with training you'll complete it with style and ideally NOT last ;)
YOU GOT THIS!!!!
Go get it mate !!
"You will be told complete fucking gibberish nonsense by people who's opinion you might normally respect"
This one is spot on and to be honest slightly heartbreaking. I've found that removing activities and habits that are bad for my body threw a wrench into many of my friendships.
Thanks for the entertainment through 2022, let 2023 be even better.
You’re not alone!
Family and friends bit was particularly spot on. When I was in shape everyone had an opinion on me doing too much. Now I’m 20kgs fatter, they didn’t have a word to say…
Bonkers isn't it! 😁
Yeah, I've noticed that too. Since I got back on things seriously 2 years ago, aged 44, everyone has an opinion on what I'm doing (too much rowing, too much weights, how much HIIT?!?).
@@duncanhamilton5841 It's not applicable to exercising only. Generally the more passionate about things you become in life, the more your surrounding will be trying to undermine you. Even those closest to you, the so called "loved ones". Passions must always be fought for.
In my experience ( and I have had a fair bit in this area ) they are trying to keep you at, or bring you down to their level.
Sub consciously we make them feel bad about things like their own weight and or fitness, and lack of discipline to do something about it.
I had this yesterday. I refused to eat more at a party. Comments abound. Im 15kg down, aiming at another 10kg off this year. When I was fat, nothing was said
Something I learned from the stop-drinking zeitgeist: Every morning you go for a run or bike ride instead of having 3 bowls of coco pops is one more day in your life you did something healthy. Stack up those days and things will change. Try it today, try again tomorrow. If you are waiting for a special day to start trying, why are you surrendering the days between now and then?
Did my first parkrun today Mark. Thanks for the motivation
Fantastic! Now go back next week faster !!!!! It gets addictive!
@@MarkLewisfitness ill be doing 26 next year. Starting next Saturday. I have two half marathons in the summer. The goal, to beat half the pack. Missed it by a hair today, but won't in future!
Greta stuff Andy!
@@gowanlock can I ask what your 5k time was? I ran my first 5k Monday but was alone, did it in 28:50 according to my watch. But I have no idea where that falls at a real 5k with people
@@Sam-kn2mm I did my first official 5k race on 18.12. (did a couple of half marathons before, but this was my first 5k run without "holding back") and I finished with 27:12 and 19th out of 43. With your time you would have been 24th, which is amazing 😊
Some great advice Mark re doing it for yourself and ignoring naysayers. At 65 I decided to get a grip of my 10 year weight gains a few years ago by using a calorie counter app and a lot of cycling (went from around 105 kg down to 80kg at 5'11" over 6 months) and here's a sample of a few supportive family comments - "Aren't you a bit old to be doing all this dieting" - "Don't lose any more weight, it makes you look ill" - "Why are you doing this to yourself, it can't be much fun, you shouldn't worry about it at your time of life". Fortunately I was more interested in my health than what they thought. To be fair I did lose a bit of muscle along with the fat so I got into weight training to build it back. Weight's crept up a bit and I'm now maintaining at around 85 - 86kg. Sure, I could still do with getting rid of a the love handles and firming up a bit more so a way to go. Definitely not going back to the way I was feeling carrying all the extra weight and I do feel more in control now.
Being at a below 25 BMI makes someone look ill? Jesus, how far have we strayed...
I want a Christmas T-shirt with “Garmin Or Gremlin”
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“It’s not what you eat between Christmas and new year that counts, it’s what you eat between new year and Christmas that matters” is one of best sayings I’ve heard. The other is never tell anyone that your on a diet always say Nutrition. No Matter how much weight you have lost or how healthy you get if the uncommitted see you eating a 1 cookie or donut. And know your on a diet they’ll be straight over with age old “so your off your diet then”. No I never was on a diet I changed my nutrition because “I was advised too” or “ I have no energy” “ I fancied a change”. I’ve know this because I’ve been through it.
Oh I'm definitely using this, thank you! Everyone rolls their eyes when my wife and I turn down unhealthy stuff because we say we're on a diet. In their eyes we're "skinny" (we're objectively not, but compared to average we are) Using one of those will cut that way down
It's like you heard my mother speak to me since I lost 18kg, got strong, and managed my first half marathon last weekend! Thanks for the sanity check my friend!
The comment about families opinions are spot on. Almost every time I come back from a gym class, my (overweight) Mother asks me how it went and I say it was really hard,....she just says "well, you shouldn't do it then" 🤦♂
LOL, "try keto", that got both my siblings. Cut to me awkwardly explaining to people that the "diet" I'm on is that I'm eating less. The looks I get... But honestly when I naturally intermittently fast and naturally don't eat a lot of carbs, all I really needed to do was throttle back the cake, french fries, and fancy burgers to only once a week and it's pretty much a diet plan.
As an elite national team level sportsman, you opened my eyes about the surrounding people. Yes i knew that having good support is important, but kinda took it granted because over time my family really supported me and my only friends are also all sportsmans.
To someone who isn’t surrounded by well minded people in this subject, all of the things are so much harder.
Really like your style of content, keep it up!
Spot on. Overweight people always have advice on weight loss ( perhaps they lost weight and never kept it off) and non runners always have an opinion about how it's bad for your knees, though they've never even run for the bus.
I started jogging 3 days ago because of your videos interesting me and wanting to get in good cardio shape for the soccer men’s league I’m playing in in the spring. At 6’3 210 my legs haven’t been a fan of this so far but I can only assume the soreness stops happening after a while. Going for my ambitious goal of haven’t run for 10 years to 5k by the end of January. Wish me luck lol
Hey mate. I started running again 4 months ago. Well, not running just a walk jog 😂. 6ft 4, 280 lb. Thighs were sore to start. Took about a month for the knees to stop hurting. Pushed through it and my longest run without stopping is 11kms. Have fun. 😊
I started running during Covid and yes, everything hurt for a couple of weeks, but it absolutely DOES get better. I felt like I had every running moan and groan going but they all gradually subsided. I watched a great video which said "decide if something is an injury or a whinge-ury' and I think thats bang on. Vast majority are the latter.
The soreness stops pretty quickly, 1 week down the road you get use to it tbh
Listen to your legs at the very beginning. I did my first-ever run six months ago. 2 kilometers. I was surprised that 1) the Nike Run Club coach in my ear didn't have me walk-run; and 2) my shins were perfectly fine. The soreness in my quads came on the next day, and I didn't run that day or the next to give my body a chance to repair itself. I did my first 5k run eight days later. It was worth taking that first couple days off let my body figure out what was happening to it. I still have the same formula: Soreness = recovery (often a recovery run); injury = don't run. Figure out what's happening.
As someone a bit OCD I used to get obsessed with writing out a plan with all the numbers, reps, sets, weights, which days to train which muscle, which muscles to train together etc. I found this just distracted me from actually doing it. Now I just train randomly, I don't count anything or monitor anything, I don't take notes or make a journal, no diet or training plan. All I do is that I try to make sure I train every day and that it is a worthwhile workout, so reps to failure etc. That's it, and I'm a 1000% better off for it and looking forward to where this approach leads. I don't have anyone or anything that is motivation, I train alone at home as there is no way on this earth I will go out after work to a gym.
Your take on the influencers and social media folks not representing "normal people" was absolutely spot on. Thank you for the motivational words. Its been a blast binging your videos after discovering your channel last week
This is resonating with a lot of us, I've been told "but your not an athlete!" and "aren't you taking this too seriously?" Amongst others.
I once gave up drinking to find out how long I could, 2 years, the worst support came from my mother. The silence when I tipped the wine down the sink was priceless. The kicker was when she offered me a beer. Gibberish and no fn help. Love your content like this. Very relatable.
I used to have a beer with dinner a few times a week, but decided to stop because my wife doesn't drink (makes it easier) and I know how bad it is for me. My parents are what I like to call "silent alcoholics" as they have multiple drinks daily and can never go more than a day without a drink (they sometimes do, announce it to the family, then have a beer with the following meal)
Anyway, the point of my story is I'm really similar to you. Every single time I go over they offer me a drink, followed by a "oh right you don't drink anymore." I'm glad I wasn't an alcoholic, or it would have been impossible to quit and maintain a relationship with them.
I'm getting back into "serious" running aged 60, after a 27 year absence.. after taking early retirement i made a conscious effort to think more healthily and look after myself without work hindering me. i'm coming up to my 50th parkrun, completed the 2022 great south run and am now following a half marathon training plan on my garmin and aiming to take part in Reading in April. Your videos are inspiring, informative and helping to keep me interested and motivated - keep them up and hope you and your family have a great 2023!
Just another reminder of how great your presentation style is! The prep work you do to construct and form the thoughts you want to share really shows. I often find myself watching other content and wishing I could get the Mark Lewis style and delivery. It’s straight talk. It’s motivational. It’s relatable. Happy new year to you and yours. Looking forward to more ML in 2023.
Thanks so much for the encouraging video Mark! I've been running consistently for over 2 years now. I must say I was very self conscious when I 1st started and was very embarrassed to run in the street thinking that people were staring at me and judging me. Now 2 years later I actually look forward to running on sidewalks along busy streets purposefully so that people will stare. At the risk of sounding snobbish, I now get a thrill in being stared at by everyone knowing full well that I am a rarity in my city bc very few are out running, whether its 90F (32C) in summer or 27F (-2C) in the depths of the winter going against a freezing headwind.
I wish all those getting started on their fitness journeys the very best. Just start small to stick with it. I began my running journey by maybe doing 6 miles (9.6 km) per week just a mile or two at a time. I am now up to 50 miles (80 km) per week and I do that consistently. I'm no one special and not even fast but I am very dedicated and very regimented with my training schedule. So it can be done with proper discipline.
Hard truths with harder laughs. I've learned to take specific advice from specific people. I wouldn't take financial advice from someone who is always broke, so I won't take health/fitness advice from someone who lives a very unhealthy life. Having a husband and family who don't share my passion for fitness, but fully support me, makes me incredibly lucky. Now I just need to prioritize my diet and running, to improve my consistency.
Im Not crazy, im Just Not you.. Goggins! Carry on.
I started running in January 2022. Did my first half marathon in May and my first full marathon in December.
On New Year's Eve I did my 10th or so 10 km race - and I finished *ABOVE AVERAGE* for the first time! (13th/40 in my age group with a PB of just under 49 minutes.)
That phrase of yours really stuck: above average. I'm proud and grateful to have made it there. Your videos played a huge role in my journey. Thank you very much
I tried bouldering at the start of 2022 and fell in love with it. Finding a healthy activity that you really want to do is a great consistency builder. The hard part now is resting enough because all I want to do is go climbing!
Caroline Girvan upper body dumbbell ✔️ 10,000 steps done ✔️ Beef stew and glass of fizz nice end to 2022 bring on 23 best wishes Mark 🥂
"The best time to plant a tree is now" philosophy. Good stuff, and time tested.
Truth!
@@MarkLewisfitness secondary thought, thanks for vocalizing the obvious stuff. I appreciate hearing you reinforce the uncomfortable thoughts I'm sure most of us have. I know doing XYZ is good for me already, but it helps drive it home when somebody that has walked the walk speaks it. "I should" vs "I am".
Hey Mark! Found your channel days ago and have binged (for lack of a better word) your videos. You are awesome! I recently lost 100lbs since March 2022 doing non stop calorie restriction. I also lift three days a week and do daily cardio (which right now is 45 minutes a day on my Schwinn Airdyne bike puts me at about 16.2-16.5 miles daily). Anyway the last month or so my will of steel has been tested and I’ve been on some binges. In the end I haven’t gained but also haven’t lost so I’ve been stuck at about 197lbs for a while (I’m 6’1”). I weigh weekly and I’ll go up 4 lbs but the week after I’m down 5…etc. I find that sometimes - oddly enough - after I way overeat I seem lighter the next day like I lost weight. Anyway your videos on what you do have been a help and I appreciate your work. I’m in the old colonies…Boston area.
One thing that I have learned from trying to get better at running is that the first step of the journey is always the hardest. The hardest part is deciding to start.
This was my first Xmas/New Year since I started running regularly. I did 4 parkruns and 2 x 10K's between Xmas Eve and New Years Day and most of my family and friends said I was a "glutton for punishment" when in reality I loved every minute of it 😁. I even saw you guys at the Sherfield 10K "mud swim" 😆
When you’re thinking about health, or goals, I always remember the line “a year from now you will wish you started today”.
I got back on the wagon today. I'm not leaving it til tomorrow or Monday. I was on the Jacob's ladder, stair master, rower, treadmill and bikes and did some resistance training after them. This time now is critical for getting back on the horse...or one day turns into one week which turns into one month which turns into a whole season and then you've put on 2 stone. Don't get trapped folks!
I haven’t done New Year’s resolutions for years. I agree, start when you’re ready. I like the quote, there are seven days in the week. Someday isn’t one of them. Here’s to a great 2023!
Mark, you are a natural presenter.
Haven’t run for 18 months so set myself a challenge to walk/jog 2 miles everyday barefoot. 17st starting weight and 3rd day in to what I hope is a new life long habit 👍 thanks for the tips
Hows things going
All makes 100% sense. Throwing out ‘the goodies’ is tough.
Fantastic advice as always Mark! "Implement the science your way" particularly resonates. I lost 80 lbs over two years on a paleo diet, but I'm convinced the reason it worked is (1) there are smart things about it, like cutting out sugar; and (2) it provided an organizing principle that forced me to pay attention to what I ate. But I don't think paleo *in particular* mattered much at all. Now I mostly eat what I want, but I track my calories every day. It works because it works for me.
You do have to tell the story of the missing shoe at 4'54"
Also.. look at Jenna's face @ 8'48" .. that's golden!
Best upload of 2023, love the turkey comment! Yes I’m surrounded by people who say the things you mentioned 🤙🏻
This is the video we needed. Me especially. Sat here after eating & drinking about 40,000 calories in the last 12 days. Been so good with food & training for the last 8 months…. Back on it tomorrow after I get rid of the hangover!!
This is easily the most motivational channel I've watched. Thanks for all the great content.
So very harsh but also so very true! Luckily I've got a supportive family, but I did have to get out for a hard 2 hour trail run either side of the inlaw visit to make that bearable.
And the nighttime run, or the one in a blizzard or torrential downpour really does make me feel like superman as the cars go past and I know they are wondering what on earth I'm doing.
Perfectly timed video...done my 4 miles and half way through boxing day fast
I love the dry humour…….can’t wait for 2023 🎉 all the very best one and all. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Mark, you are a really funny bloke. I don't watch for the information but the jokes are too good to miss!
i'm so glad i found this channel.. informative but this guy is freakn hilarious!!!! i'm trying to watch this at work but i keep laughing out loud!
Yeah my Aunt at Christmas asked me where I went (as in I'm whithering away) most people particularly people over the age of 40 in my family are huge as I used to be.
I agree with the date. At work a lot of people also used to start saying in about November that they would start a healthier life as a new years resolution, to which my reply always was. Why wait until then? What is special about that date?
I feel that actively saying no to the voice in your head that wants to postpone it makes you stronger and more likely to achieve what you wanted to do, at a later date...
Just got back from snowboarding and I am feeling a bit sore all over. Keen to get back on with my training, its only been a week off but I made good progress last year and I want to keep up that momentum. I'm trying to be sensible and give myself time to recover but these 'dead spots' between more focused periods are difficult, I feel like I am drifting, and historically that is what got me in trouble in the first place. Still, hopefully smart enough to know when it is right to pull the trigger. I am exhausted after a 36 hour journey of cancelled flights and a long night in airport seating. The fact that I am struggling to sit up straight is probably something worth paying attention to lol.
Love the motivational messages, solid workable and realistic is way more effective than the typical inspirational guru nonsense that most people profess.
Oooh. First baby
Currently sat in bed eating quality streets, once this box is gone, sensible eating again
I think people try and hamper progress because it holds a mirror up to their excuses to why they can't get in shape.
I'm all for the intermittent farting. I didn't realise it was 'a thing' but now I'm sold. Enjoyed your style. Entertaining and informative. Happy New Year
I am always farting intermittently. Sometimes I fast too ha ha 😂
My farting is mostly mittent. High fibre diet y'know
Eat the damn pie/cake or what ever and keep training. You wont eat cake 24/7 I hope. Most important! have fun doing it and beeing consistent
"The best time is now". That really chimed for me 👌 surely this could be the title of your first (in a series of) global best seller publications? ...6 weeks after my last proper ride, I got back on my bike today. I'm back on the gain - train 🚂. Thanks Mark.
It’s amazing how you can get over a food comber after a nights sleep
"Defibrilator under Christmas Tree " :) GOLD! Great advise all around Mark. Happy New Year!
Happy new year Mark and co. I appreciate the laughs and content you’ve done this year. One of few content creators who keep it 100 real
Ran my first 5k today!!! Took 28:50 but it’s a start!!!
your gift of gab and humor while addressing fitness and nutrition topics is appreciated! I'm glad I found your channel Thx! and Happy New Year!
Coincidentally, I started back on the wagon on Thursday. I'm on day 3/7 of logging at least 30 minutes of _something_ per day. Once I get to 7/7 I'll make it 7/20 or something. Eventually maybe I'll be on 321/365. 2022 was my lowest activity year since 2016 and I want to fix that.
I haven't yet decided if the 30 minutes/day is just an average for the week, but that would be sensible to allow for rest.
One of your best yet… the family are watching me with headphones in laughing to myself! 🤣
Spring 2023 is functional fitness for me. It doesn't start NOW because XDP haven't delivered the kettlebells and sandbag yet.
There's no goal, just mixing it up and keeping myself interested.
Love the vids Mark. I’m starting ‘now’ following watching this. No more talking, worrying but doing nothing!
Great 2022 Mark, all the best for 2023. And remember, Stay Hard.! 😎
Thanks my man. My plight is analogous to yours. My difficulty is consistency. Winter -10 celsius jogging is not so easy for me. Doing it. Cheers mate.
Now I need to get back on track it has to start now.
Thank you Mark for your uploads and no BS approach. I found your channel last year and got into park run because of your better than average video. The last year has been incredible. 40 park runs, 6 half marathons and 1 London marathon later I’m now ready to take it to the next level this year. I have the Rome marathon in March and a duathlon in May so far in the diary. Looking forward to what else the year has in store. Wish you all the best and good health as always 💪🏻👌🏼
Hi Mark just caught your latest video update, I love your channel and the no nonsense fitness support you deliver, As for the mince pies I have trained all the way through the Xmas and New Year period, and just back from my usual New Years day morning run session. watching your video after and I realized I had just one mince pie left in the cupboard, so I ate it. I will be 61 next summer but have another full year of racing and training planned. And another year of being amusingly informed by your excellently put together videos. Me and Mr Cruise who is an influence I have to admit to share the same age and although I am not suggesting I am just like him we do as you say share similar traits of just keep going and going and never let the naysayers put you down, with their "Oh aren't you too old for all that stuff now" Well I don't jump out of planes as he does but you get my meaning.. Look forward to all your updates in 2023. Have a great New Year. David.
Always makes my day when I see a new video from Mark, and well done on getting a mention from coach Greg... looking forward to seeing what you have planned for 2023 💪
Yeah, was a cool surprise for xmas! 😁
@@MarkLewisfitness its well deserved. The quality of information and the way you deliver it is top notch. Happy new year 💪
Festive 500 worked great for me, I don’t feel sick from all the eating at all
On vacation this last week, and watched many of your videos. Running, cycling, loves dogs, a range target and adv motorcycle in the background, I'm subscribing. Vegan diet...not quite there yet.
..and thermodynamics absolutely ROCKS!... bon appetit on those mince pies 👍👍👍
Cheers for that! I will come back to this video anytime I feel I am fighting an uphil battle, alone.
Omg, the line about fat Uncle Bob. 😂. Spot on!
One of your best - simultaneously motivating and hilarious.
You're the best Mark. Your message, your humour and presentation is excellent. I've been so motivated by your videos, please keep them coming!
Looking forward to your unbiased review of the Levels set-up Mark. As far as I’m aware it’s not yet officially available in the UK yet so I’m giving a similar system called Veri a go. Was going to try Supersapiens but thankfully checked on TrustPilot prior. Can’t wait to see what content you come up with in 2023 😊
Man, I love your videos. I didn't have enough time to watch the full video this am, and started to close it out and every time I did, there was a joke or nugget, or something that kept me here. Keep up the great work!
Happy new year boi. Some of my nearest and dearest stated that theyre going on a crash diet on 1.1.2023. Theyre intelligent professionals, or perhaps the latter. The struggle to get in shape or whatever starts the day one considers to embark on the self improvement journey. Why my relatives gave themselves a stay of execution with diet and exercise ill never know.
Good luck to everyone on this platform hoping to lose weight and or get fitter. Nice work Mark.
Love the content. I have been watching forever it feels like. Congrats on being on Greg’s top 10 fitness RUclipsrs this year.
Love these videos common sense told in a informative and amusing way. Started weight training 4 months ago and still motivated to do it. Cheers Mark you are a star.
Great vid Mark - my RUclips hero.
Have a great 2023.
I’m off to a Parkrun in the morning to double-up on todays PR.
Nice work - I did my first ever sub 20 on Jan 1st 2019 - NY day is always a good one!
When I get my meniscus sorted,
I want to run and run. ! It’s my New Year’s resolution to get it fixed and head to Catterick in September to do the tougher of the Paras10’s before turn 60 in early 2024.
Thanks again for your inspiration and great humour in your vids
Haha, "doesnt know garmin from gremlin", that is the best!
Watched this, drank coffee, didn't eat a mince pie and now off for New Years Parkrun. Thanks for the vids, and looking forward to seeing you plug that device into your pancreas
Yep I’m right on it Mark, pulling on the Hokas, grabbing the gels…let me just finish this trifle first…
Yeh... the comments from friends and family whenever you start exercising or cut certain foods out of your diet are always interesting. I've found most people are generally positive, but sometimes my friends will surprise me by saying some dumb shit lol. "Running is bad for your joints", "Why would you run when its cold outside? Won't you freeze?"
Hey Mark, thanks for the continued motivation and ’jokes’…..and wonderful no BS approach to getting on with it! All the best to you and your fam
Over 30 years ago, my GP told me that running was bad for me. Did I listen? No. Am I still running aged 66? Yes.
Happy new year!
This has been an amazing year for my fitness journey, got into running (partly thanks to you and your channel) gone from the odd 5k with my dog to a bunch of 10k races and 3 half marathons over 2 months and managed to shed about 18kg in the process!
Huge thank you for everything you do, keep up the good work and looking forwards to 2023😁
Working up to 10km. Did two 5km+ plus some fast runs this week for first time.
Noticing I need to work more on my core
Got a bit lost in the middle of that on the take off and flying in a plane part but i think that was probably down to a glucose overdoes from Xmas - happy new year
Thanks chief!!!!!
Great pep talk!
14 months on from making a few life changing decisions this is a timely revisit of my changes!
Great motivation!
Thank you
Thanks so much for this. Finally forced myself to watch. After finding you last year and finally getting somewhere that I was happy, I broke my foot and being having a pity party for one. The thought of starting again fills me with dread but your video has inspired. Thanks again and Happy New Year. 🎉
There are some really important points made in this video!
“Doesn’t know Garmin from Gremlin” - classic!
All the very best for 2023 mate!
Thank you. That’s exactly, what I needed to hear after the holidays. 😅
Brilliant as always. I would like to point out that counting calories in an app - which you criticize - does work for some people, likely because it raises their awareness of what they eat. I used it to get from 235 lbs back down to race weight at 190 lbs effectively. Is it bothersome? Yeah, a little, but it worked for me.