Saw the pinned comment and your response to it. One of the reasons why I absolutely love you. You are a very compassionate guy. Vegan movement is all about compassion, compassion for other people and for all the animals that can feel but cannot express. What happened with Jon is unfortunate and I hope he can redeem himself and carry forward this great movement. Compassion, that is the only way we can change people and move hearts. Thanks Derek!
I really enjoyed this video Derek, hope you make more of these in future. You were so real back than and you're still so real now. That's just incredible! I found you 3 years ago and don't missed a single video since then.
I remember watching these videos shortly after I became vegan in Summer 2017 and exactly those two videos motivated me so much to also eat healthier and move around more. I also biked to the beach with fruit in my backpack and went for a run in the dunes and picked up some blackberries on the way back. You had a great positive influence on my life Derek. Thank you so much. You are the best. Lots of love from the boringly flat Netherlands
I just love all videos where you are out in nature, any weather, any season, all good and so helpful. The transition between commuting home from work and getting out after getting home is so difficult, but with the right "company" so much easier 💗
Derek Simnett, I’m sorry to hear about coco’s passing! I miss my dog terribly. You’re awesome man. I hope that you don’t get tired of creating new videos. Keep them coming!
Derek. I have commented on that video I believe a few times. It is my all time favorite Simnett Nutrition video. The music, the sounds and just the overall feel was home to me when I first went vegan. I was struggling through a fairly bad depression and was completely lost. These exact two videos are what clicked with me. They will forever be my go to when I lack inspiration, motivation or just need some cheering up. I swear you can find my come t on that video that talks about the music and how it does something to me and puts me in the best mood. When you say bye to Otis and the music starts.... ah man... 🌱🙏🏻💪🏻
Please make more of those videos and that style. Kind of feels like we get to hang out with you for the day. I definitely miss that old calisthenics spot you went to in your first few videos too. The old creaky bar that was covered in tape haha. Way back it seems now.
I started following your channel recently and I am always impressed with your enthusiasm, knowledge and very generous energy. Very inspiring for me as I work to change old habits and establish new exercise routines. Thank you!
Loved that video. The one you were looking at was the first I ever watched and I still enjoy it to this day!! Definitely do this again. And do a how I move in a day video!! Its always inspiring!
Ahhhh! I love this. It’s weird bc ive just recently (2019) discovered your channel, and I’ve obviously been binging your old videos. What’s funny is to see your reaction to an old video. It’s like a weird alternate universe moment. But ya I love the old and I love the new! I totally relate to evolving my diet over time to just be so much more flavorful and practical. Like adding sauces and what not. And also not just eating bananas all day! Hahaha!! So cool love this reaction.
larry alegre they grow super easily. Like gardener proof, or in other words people who suck at gardening. You practically just sprinkle the seeds and they’ll pop up. Obviously when we think of eating we want clean good soil, but blackberries in particular are really easy to grow just about any climate too.
Great Video! I definitely remember enjoying your bike excursion videos. Likewise, I equally enjoy your kitchen-videos. Maybe it’s a cool change from time to time 😃
You are right Derek, your adventure movies was great. I always enjoyed to watch them. I would also like to see how do you train now. I haven't seen such a movie on your channel for quite a time :D Much love from Poland!
I absolutely love your easy meals, I have switched to plant based Before but I thought it was too hard on my stomach because I did everything to fast , ate a lot of beans so now I’m taking it slow I do a lot of your meals very easy On the stomach no gas no pain bloating etc. keep it up great work awesome spaghetti dish you did , salads love them all keep them coming great ideas, boring isn’t the word anymore eating is fun.
I remember asking like a year ago in one of your live Q/A why you do not use fresh Turmeric for your smoothies and now you finally do. I'm glad you found a local store, which sells it.
I need to live in Canada so I can eat all of the blackberries Lmao. I’m on this frozen mango chunk, and blackberries kick. I love fruit so you would definitely catch me at the park eating the blackberries ha ha. Thank you for sharing this video, I genuinely enjoy your videos and your online presence. You seem like a good dude! More videos like this ha ha!
Omg I loved these types of videos back then. Still do but enjoyed watching them so much as it was so inspiration what you do in your life also felt like I was going on a journey with you and ideas what to eat of course as well 😊😊😊
Speaking for myself on the 2 part videos, for some reason, they tend to show up in my feed backwards most of the time so I don't end up watching them because I'd have to go find part 1 so part 2 will make sense. This was cool to watch actually.
Hey, so happy to see your followers explode lately - congrats to 400.000 people following you. Still remember when you cracked the 100.000. Hope you get some money out of it to invest in healthy food and a nice home! Thank you so much for your content!
Great video and congrats on 401k subs!! I saw you at VegFest UK but didn't say hi because you were so popular and the queue to talk to you was too long haha
Hey Derek, I just wanted to say that you're one of my favourite vegan RUclipsrs and I wished more people like you could be the ones people think of when they hear "vegan". Watching your videos always makes me happy! One reason for that is that you don't get involved in any drama, instead you just stay your happy, honest self and show compassion instead of judging others and putting them on trial. Thank you for spreading those good vibes! (Also, if you have any recommendations for other vegan RUclipsrs I'd be glad to read it!)
This was fun to look back on. Crazy how you ate fairly low protein and still built muscle. Shows that you don’t need an absolute ton like most people believe.
Hey Derek. You literally have the most beautiful skin ever. You posted at skincare video back in 2015 and I'm wondering if you're still doing the same thing? What do you do/use to keep such nice skin? I'd love to know!!
As a woman, I’d love to see a day in the life of Crystal. Maybe even one for each phase of her cycle as I know she has a lot of good info for women’s health and as much as I love your content perhaps Crystal’s habits might have some nuggets of relevance for us females :) I do love your channel. I definitely don’t eat as healthily as you but I never get sick of vegan food content and your personality can’t be beat. Keep it up!
I have been catching up on your old videos, I like the adventure ones but I don’t understand how you guys don’t get lost “yeah, let’s go this way, look at the crazy bike jump... it’s very steep here...” eeeek ! 😯😬😂
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all those bananas were a clear sign that this was during the the DurianRider and Freelee boom on RUclips. You must have been a fan. thankfully you have since proven that there is life beyond bananas for vegans.
❤️ we need more adventures. Do some meetups once spring/summer comes and take some people through some trails or something. Or meetup away from home if you don’t want people “stalking” you lol. Anyway, yes to more adventures, that’s what hooked me in the beginning. Also, thanks for not picking on Jon. Some RUclipsrs will do just about anything for views but I think picking on him for being human and having a failure (like we all do at some point) is more harmful to the whole movement. Much love! You’re making an impact, Derek.
Always love any of your videos. Do consider not throwing away banana peels, orange peels etc on trails. They don't decompose out in nature as you think. Best to compost at home. I do love and recommend your channel to new plant-based athletes. Such great positive energy you give to this movement
This is interesting - several years ago my smoothies tend to look like yours in this video (as someone commented below it probably got to do with freelees presence on RUclips / with the hclf wave? 🤔). Still loving the carbs of course, but now - I’m a nutritionist myself - my meals are much more balanced, I don’t throw tons of calorie-dense fruit in one smoothie, 1-2 kinds is enough (e.g banana and some lighter fruit or mango and some lighter fruit), combined with greens and a (solid) protein source. I remember that my smoothies sometimes used to have around 1000 kcal, which - in my case - is ridiculous. I love to eat a lot of volume, and a smoothie mostly is gone in minutes and doesn’t keep me full for very long (mo matter what’s in there). Can be a good thing for hardgainers though ;-)
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I’m very grateful to Crystal’s parents for making it easier for you to do what you’re doing today. It’s beneficial for us all.
Saw the pinned comment and your response to it. One of the reasons why I absolutely love you. You are a very compassionate guy. Vegan movement is all about compassion, compassion for other people and for all the animals that can feel but cannot express. What happened with Jon is unfortunate and I hope he can redeem himself and carry forward this great movement. Compassion, that is the only way we can change people and move hearts. Thanks Derek!
Congrats on 400k!! more and more people are witnessing your amazing videos and energy, good job Derek
Thank you so much! Yes it’s a nice milestone and feels good to be reaching more people. 🙏
I really enjoyed this video Derek, hope you make more of these in future. You were so real back than and you're still so real now. That's just incredible! I found you 3 years ago and don't missed a single video since then.
I've watched every single one of your videos. Lots of changes, but they're all beneficial.
Thank you JD! Amazing that you have seen them all.
Congrats on the 400k bro you deserve a million subscribers fasho
Thank you thank you! I need to work 2x as hard to get to that Milli!
@@Simnettnutrition You WILL get there! And we're gonna help speed it up, bro! :)))
It's always awesome when you do the adventure videos!
I remember watching these videos shortly after I became vegan in Summer 2017 and exactly those two videos motivated me so much to also eat healthier and move around more. I also biked to the beach with fruit in my backpack and went for a run in the dunes and picked up some blackberries on the way back. You had a great positive influence on my life Derek. Thank you so much. You are the best. Lots of love from the boringly flat Netherlands
I just love all videos where you are out in nature, any weather, any season, all good and so helpful. The transition between commuting home from work and getting out after getting home is so difficult, but with the right "company" so much easier 💗
Derek Simnett, I’m sorry to hear about coco’s passing! I miss my dog terribly. You’re awesome man. I hope that you don’t get tired of creating new videos. Keep them coming!
Watching Simnett Nutrition in 2016: BANANAS!
Watching Simnett Nutrition in 2019: BANANAS!
Damon NR and dates lol!!
2020 bananas! 😂
bananas are so good
Derek. I have commented on that video I believe a few times. It is my all time favorite Simnett Nutrition video. The music, the sounds and just the overall feel was home to me when I first went vegan. I was struggling through a fairly bad depression and was completely lost. These exact two videos are what clicked with me. They will forever be my go to when I lack inspiration, motivation or just need some cheering up. I swear you can find my come t on that video that talks about the music and how it does something to me and puts me in the best mood. When you say bye to Otis and the music starts.... ah man... 🌱🙏🏻💪🏻
Please make more of those videos and that style. Kind of feels like we get to hang out with you for the day. I definitely miss that old calisthenics spot you went to in your first few videos too. The old creaky bar that was covered in tape haha. Way back it seems now.
I missed that kind of simple video with just you chilling out and discussing stuff. It's very enjoyable to watch.
This was such a fun video so neat to see how you and Crystal have grown💕
I'd love to see more adventure videos. That video you watched was one of my favorite from you lol.
You never fail to make me smile😂so authentic
400K Strong 💪 Great Job Simz, congratulations! 🍾
Dude, you look huge in this video! Massive gains
Also noticing you've upgraded to a Vitamix. The best blender imo ;)
I loved this look back video. Nice how you gave feedback on how your diet has changed in the 3 years, like protein intake. Thanks for posting this.
More adventures! These videos are what got me hooked on your channel.
I started following your channel recently and I am always impressed with your enthusiasm, knowledge and very generous energy. Very inspiring for me as I work to change old habits and establish new exercise routines. Thank you!
Loved that video. The one you were looking at was the first I ever watched and I still enjoy it to this day!! Definitely do this again. And do a how I move in a day video!! Its always inspiring!
Thank you for the video. Love watching you videos. Very inspiring. Have a great day
You look amazing! So vibrant. Yup. Healthier now. I was laughing every time you added another banana.
Ahhhh! I love this. It’s weird bc ive just recently (2019) discovered your channel, and I’ve obviously been binging your old videos. What’s funny is to see your reaction to an old video. It’s like a weird alternate universe moment. But ya I love the old and I love the new! I totally relate to evolving my diet over time to just be so much more flavorful and practical. Like adding sauces and what not. And also not just eating bananas all day! Hahaha!! So cool love this reaction.
Note to self: If I end up homeless, move to Canada to live off black berries
larry alegre they grow super easily. Like gardener proof, or in other words people who suck at gardening. You practically just sprinkle the seeds and they’ll pop up. Obviously when we think of eating we want clean good soil, but blackberries in particular are really easy to grow just about any climate too.
Loved this!
Love you big guy!
Three years ago looking younger now
In this lighting ;)
I was thinking the same. Wasn't sure if it was just my imagination. Looking great Derek. Love your videos.
Awesome video DEREK!! 👍🏼
You're such a cool person, Derek. Love your spirit. ;)
Great Video! I definitely remember enjoying your bike excursion videos. Likewise, I equally enjoy your kitchen-videos. Maybe it’s a cool change from time to time 😃
I loved the adventure videos❤️👍
Morning Brother. It's always good to look back on our journey. Thank you for your thoughts & vids Derek. 🤘🏾💛🤙🏾🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟🌟
Seriously love your videos! So glad I found you! 🤪
Nice to check ourselves back in time :) 💚💚
I'd love to see more exploration and foraging! It sounds fun. Add it to the AMM!
It's always enlightening to reflect. I think you have found a little more balance in your diet. 🍌 😂 Great video!
Enjoyed this video. It’s good to see how we evolve in our everyday living and eating.
You are right Derek, your adventure movies was great. I always enjoyed to watch them. I would also like to see how do you train now. I haven't seen such a movie on your channel for quite a time :D
Much love from Poland!
Derek on an adventure is always feel-good 😀👍
I absolutely love your easy meals, I have switched to plant based Before but I thought it was too hard on my stomach because I did everything to fast , ate a lot of beans so now I’m taking it slow I do a lot of your meals very easy On the stomach no gas no pain bloating etc. keep it up great work awesome spaghetti dish you did , salads love them all keep them coming great ideas, boring isn’t the word anymore eating is fun.
Hey Derek.. love your reaction.. you absolutely adorable.. love your videos, you are so real.. thank you so much Derek 🙃🍀🙏🏻🌿☘️💚🙂
Great vid! Love seeing the changes
I love your out in nature videos
I loved to watch this video and remembering that I did watch that one 3 years ago. Cheers from France :)
Adventure videos are the best, love your videos !!
Haha this classic vid was the first video of yours I ever saw. It got suggested on my recommended videos.
I remember asking like a year ago in one of your live Q/A why you do not use fresh Turmeric for your smoothies and now you finally do. I'm glad you found a local store, which sells it.
Thank you very mich for sharing this with us
You're so awesome love your vids!
I love seeing your adventures 🙈 it inspires me to get out of the house
this was a fresh video, definitely do it again!
I need to live in Canada so I can eat all of the blackberries Lmao. I’m on this frozen mango chunk, and blackberries kick. I love fruit so you would definitely catch me at the park eating the blackberries ha ha.
Thank you for sharing this video, I genuinely enjoy your videos and your online presence. You seem like a good dude!
More videos like this ha ha!
Yay you hit 400k!
Congratulations!! 🎈🍾🎉🎊
never change, derek!!!
Omg I loved these types of videos back then. Still do but enjoyed watching them so much as it was so inspiration what you do in your life also felt like I was going on a journey with you and ideas what to eat of course as well 😊😊😊
the first video I watched from you was about how eating plant-based whole foods has saved your digestion and I've been following you since :)
Loovveeee ur Chanel .... Sooo inspiring and entertaining 💯💕💪🙌
You've reached 400 k ! \0/ Congrats!
Really enjoyed this video haha I rewatch your older videos sometimes
Thanks so much. That's funny, there are some gems back there.
Yessss!!! Miss the adventure video..
I remember when you used to eat a lot of bananas in your smoothies. I would love to see an adventure what I eat in a day. 😁
Very funny idea! 😃
Speaking for myself on the 2 part videos, for some reason, they tend to show up in my feed backwards most of the time so I don't end up watching them because I'd have to go find part 1 so part 2 will make sense. This was cool to watch actually.
and yay on all the subs!!
Hey, so happy to see your followers explode lately - congrats to 400.000 people following you. Still remember when you cracked the 100.000. Hope you get some money out of it to invest in healthy food and a nice home! Thank you so much for your content!
Great video and congrats on 401k subs!! I saw you at VegFest UK but didn't say hi because you were so popular and the queue to talk to you was too long haha
15:00 "you humans and your freakin nutrients" lmao had me laughing 😂😂
Hey Derek, I just wanted to say that you're one of my favourite vegan RUclipsrs and I wished more people like you could be the ones people think of when they hear "vegan". Watching your videos always makes me happy! One reason for that is that you don't get involved in any drama, instead you just stay your happy, honest self and show compassion instead of judging others and putting them on trial. Thank you for spreading those good vibes!
(Also, if you have any recommendations for other vegan RUclipsrs I'd be glad to read it!)
What a fun video !!!
This was fun to look back on. Crazy how you ate fairly low protein and still built muscle. Shows that you don’t need an absolute ton like most people believe.
Damn! Right in the middle of your video was an advertisement for the new 007 movie. It’s was bad ass! ☺️
Can you do another one of the video where you were running in the morning. Wa a nice little morning routine and really inspirational
Really enjoyed this vid 💪
as a new RUclipsr I find this so awesome and inspiring. will stop second guessing my vids! 💪❤️🌱
Hey Derek. You literally have the most beautiful skin ever. You posted at skincare video back in 2015 and I'm wondering if you're still doing the same thing? What do you do/use to keep such nice skin? I'd love to know!!
Fun video🤗
As a woman, I’d love to see a day in the life of Crystal. Maybe even one for each phase of her cycle as I know she has a lot of good info for women’s health and as much as I love your content perhaps Crystal’s habits might have some nuggets of relevance for us females :)
I do love your channel. I definitely don’t eat as healthily as you but I never get sick of vegan food content and your personality can’t be beat. Keep it up!
D sooo, are you just against information sharing, or is it that you dont want more women to turn vegan? Just a troll, or just a D?
D troll it is then👌🏻
I have been catching up on your old videos, I like the adventure ones but I don’t understand how you guys don’t get lost “yeah, let’s go this way, look at the crazy bike jump... it’s very steep here...” eeeek ! 😯😬😂
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Jabari That’s so amazing man! Thanks for the comment.
@@Simnettnutrition You're amazing man, thanks for the reply!!
all those bananas were a clear sign that this was during the the DurianRider and Freelee boom on RUclips. You must have been a fan. thankfully you have since proven that there is life beyond bananas for vegans.
So true
awesome analysis,,,rip Coco :((( and Harry too? :(((( rip kitties xoxoxxoo
I do like the adventure videos idea.
Love it!
❤️ we need more adventures. Do some meetups once spring/summer comes and take some people through some trails or something. Or meetup away from home if you don’t want people “stalking” you lol. Anyway, yes to more adventures, that’s what hooked me in the beginning.
Also, thanks for not picking on Jon. Some RUclipsrs will do just about anything for views but I think picking on him for being human and having a failure (like we all do at some point) is more harmful to the whole movement. Much love! You’re making an impact, Derek.
Get some more adventure videos done....they’re awesome and I miss them but don’t forget the intro music 😉
Always love any of your videos. Do consider not throwing away banana peels, orange peels etc on trails. They don't decompose out in nature as you think. Best to compost at home. I do love and recommend your channel to new plant-based athletes. Such great positive energy you give to this movement
@J G just something to consider. It made me rethink my habits and now I just pack it out and put it in my compost pile
@J G ❤❤❤❤❤
So nice, so many berry trees
Here's to remembering Coco. Gone, but never forgotten :)
At about 16:00 you mentioned biodegradable banana peels. I have heard of people eating the banana peels. Have you tried this?
Hahaha this is so great to watch!
You look much better now, definitively you've evolved!
Love this!!!! 😁
This is interesting - several years ago my smoothies tend to look like yours in this video (as someone commented below it probably got to do with freelees presence on RUclips / with the hclf wave? 🤔). Still loving the carbs of course, but now - I’m a nutritionist myself - my meals are much more balanced, I don’t throw tons of calorie-dense fruit in one smoothie, 1-2 kinds is enough (e.g banana and some lighter fruit or mango and some lighter fruit), combined with greens and a (solid) protein source.
I remember that my smoothies sometimes used to have around 1000 kcal, which - in my case - is ridiculous.
I love to eat a lot of volume, and a smoothie mostly is gone in minutes and doesn’t keep me full for very long (mo matter what’s in there).
Can be a good thing for hardgainers though ;-)
lilscorpio84 hi would you recommend so sugary smoothie to people who have poor appetite and get full quickly?
Relevant question for Derek: do you believe in Sasquatch? Vancouver island is supposed to be a hotspot
Memories 😁😍