Oh Noah, you aren't the only person who walks looking at the ground. Some people, myself included, find it hard to trust the ground. It's nice when you can remember to look up and around. Take a break and sit to get some look around time if you're stuck watching your steps.
also when looking at the ground, i can spot critters or cool rocks! the ground can be just as interesting as the stuff around you. at least that’s what i tell myself when im self conscious about looking at the ground too much lol
it's weird to go on social media and realize, that all your peers are at the same developmental phase as you. Like just listening to them parrot the same insecurities and epiphanies that plague your everyday is comforting, but also just neat from a 'oh this is what a fully developed brain is like'.
When I started my 1-hour walks before my 9 to 5, I just sort of integrated it to get off my weight loss plateau (and boy did it help). I later started going through a lot of sh*t at home, so I integrated something new into it: recording voice notes to myself. From the outside, to any passerby, I'm just recording a VN to someone, but to me, I'm venting my guts out in public without looking crazy. I think it's an amazing outlet and something more people should try out for themselves for the extra kick of releasing not just physical but also psychological energy. thanks a lot for the video! sincerely, forward-looker
I'm a Ground Looker because the autism makes me want to look away from people. I haven't gone more than 10-15km but I'll go for a hike with you in Australia if you ever drop by!
Having a visual cue (like imaginary laser arms) is actually super helpful when you’re trying to push yourself. Your brain can literally trick your physical body into getting a burst of energy
Dude i literally say to myself "if ________(anime character) can push through their shit then i CAN TOO!!" when im doing a tough lift at the gym so hell yeah brother with the Samus arms
It’s so fucking cringe for me to do it but I definitely try and go ‘if [shinen anime protagonist] can push themselves to the max, so can I!’ and that’s the most effective lift/sprint I can get going lmao
@@hrdcpy Gonna start the manga asap! My friend has all the books so I’m gonna borrow them from him :) I’ve seen the 3 movies but not the older show version
I've seen a lot of people use this idea with Senshi from Dungeon Meshi as a voice to motivate themselves to make nutrious meals. As long as it helps you become healthier, who gives a damn if it seems cringe.
Ground looker here too - something I only realised was abnormal fairly recently. I've theorised it's partially something to do with my adhd and, particularly when younger, being bored and uninterested in my surroundings because they don't give me an immediate dopamine hit e.g. in the same way video games do. Possibly this in combination with other reasons ive seen given in the comments eg social anxiety making me avoid looking at other people. But had a similar epiphany to you recently where I've recognised how pleasant and calming it can be for me to be outdoors and consciously appreciate nature.
I find it a lot easier to go on long walks and hikes since owning a dog, but understand adopting an animal is kind of a big commitment just to have an exercise buddy. Idk if you're a dog-enjoyer, but if so, you can see if your local animal shelter has a dog walking program! One of the shelters here in central FL will let you take a dog out for a field trip and bring them back in the evening- it's good motivation for long walks for the human, and great socialization and stimulating for the pups.
Fostering is also an option sometimes. Where I am, they pay for food and medical treatment, and you get a dog for awhile. I also know there is a phenomenon called 'foster fails,' which is when you end up adopting a dog you fostered, but it's like test-driving dog ownership.
Having a dog to walk pushes me outside more than before. Dog walking services are another way to get access without caring for a pet full-time. Owning a pet is not a light decision. 🖖
Thank you Noah for this. I just turned 26 this week and I relate a lot to what you’ve described about how you’re feeling about where you are now and where you want to be (Especially about the future and health) I’ve been trying to get myself motivated again to go back to the gym after a bout of depression, so I appreciate this video! Don’t ever be sorry for pursuing your own adventure in the way that best fits you. You’re not alone in this journey ~ from a fellow struggling internet hermit
I really appreciate these videos man, it’s so nice to hear someone so similar to me speak so candidly about just what you’re going through and successes and failures and the thought process. It really helps me feel like I’m not alone in what I’m dealing with too and I hope you keep making these
wishing you the best on your journey man - recently went through the same thing and (starting) to regain some fitness has been grounding to say the least
Bro, I'm almost 30, and I FEEL you on feeling old... Like, I feel the weather shift as PAIN in my joints. Wtf? Anyway, thank you for rambling. Thank you for just... being honest about life. It means so much to just see... people on RUclips. I relate to you so hard, and just thank you for your raw honesty. Also, you are NOT the only one looking at the ground. Holy shit, do I feel that. (Something that helped me was hiking sticks! It keeps me feeling stable so I don't stress about tripping and falling!)
The tmg intro is literally great. I always say the words while it palying and its not annoying at all (unlike some intros) thats so sick that you made it.
100% look at the ground when I'm hiking. Also 10000000% feel old at 30. I mean, I've felt old since my early 20s. My body feels like shit and my mental is what I believe they professionally call "dogshit". I've never had that "click" to be physically fit- not that I don't want to- just never had any drive. I DID do the mental anime/video game/imaginary shit whenever I did have to do anything physical. It shouldn't be surprising that the only sports I played were in the backyard for fun with like 3 neighborhood kids.
Man i totally connect with you on this one. I also played sports my whole life and was super competitive always the best on the team and played collegiate baseball and after that was done I had no interest in “locking the fuck in” anymore. I too have recently tried to dip my feet into art here and there and it’s really helped but I still have that competitive feeling in me. When you said it’s was just second nature to be that way cause you had too I never acknowledged that and Now I’m 30 and have 2 kids and I’m not over weight but I’m definitely not in the best shape I could be in. I too miss locking the fuck in and now I feel I have a reason too. For my kids. I love being a dad and I wanna be the best father I can be for my sons. I believe being healthy is apart of that journey. I’m going to join you on this journey brother for myself. Thanks or the inspiration it feels good knowing there’s someone out there who isn’t an alpha bro weirdo I can “lock the fuck in with”.
Washington is the best 🤗 I’m so blessed to call this state my home. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with yourself because the nature here is stunning. Taking a nice long walk and just sitting in your thoughts is some of the best therapy I’ve invested in! I wish you the best of luck on your fitness journey :) I’m running my first half marathon next week! Very excited to achieve this goal I’ve set for myself.
It really is wild to listen when I'm also a 26 yo living with my parents (also in WA, and went to Evergreen 😂) and I'm just 24/7 having these future things anxiously running around in the back of my mind as I kind of decompose while doing my shitty work. I wish exercise was something that would make me feel better too 😔 but it's always nice to hear about how it's not just you dealing with these issues! Exercise arc + vulnerability about it arc are great 👏👏👏
Being the same age as you, I totally feel that "um wtf i feel old in my body" type feeling. I've also been re prioritizing my fitness but I don't have that same background as you of doing sports as a youth so I dont have that baseline. videos to like, workout to/with would be something i'd like to watch from you, I may even grab some free weights and do it as I watch this one. This is all so hard to navigate. We'll figure it out.
Thanks for this. I made a goal to train cardio for at least a month, but I stopped because I was worried it’d be dangerous to do during a fast, so I stopped when I fasted, then never picked it up again when I was 2 weeks in. This just motivated me to pick it up again.
I was just getting started doing this same thing. Going to the gym. Learning and trying to get healthy. And then I tore my Achilles tendon… it sucks, but my mindset shifted in the short time I was in the gym and honestly helped give me better discipline for physical therapy as well as a real goal to reach towards in my recovery process. I also met a bunch of great people and it gave me a good sense of community. I think having a place like this, if it’s a gym or something else, is super important for all of us to have in our lives.
the tmg intro is some of the best stuff of those podcast imo. i smile to myself every time i hear 'can we take a look at that deer getting hit by a car'
I feel like I’m in a similar boat to you. Just a bit younger. I also played football for one year in college. It was D3 but I got to start as a freshman. I’m experiencing a spate of inactivity because of my financial situation and not being stabilized, but once I am i will return to martial arts. It was my first love in terms of sports
Doing the same thing, Noah. Been going hard on my training, I'm on phase 8 of a training app I use, each phase being 8 weeks and I'm really happy with my changes, increase in strength, and hypertrophy gains. Been unemployed for a while now too (the animation industry is in the shits, everyones out of a job) so I'm dialing in and focusing on training, nutrition, and art. Actually typing in my progress in my notion pages, having eating/cooking not feel like a chore, I'm going 5x a week to the gym & love it, even though my boyfriend and friends aren't really into the gym. At 29, I feel like I'm seeing my best results ever and really enjoying this because I'm not k!lling myself for this arbitrary end goal number or day, still going out, still allowing treats while im in a deficit, and its just been really cool time. Also learned that I loooooove smoking a joint before my work outs, highly recommend getting high before lifting weights, still hitting PRs and having such a fun, relaxed time, picking up shit and putting it down. Missed your training videos, it was in my rotiation of Lean Beef Patty, Jeff Nippard, Max Taylor, etc, so don't think you have to hit these arbitrary requirements to post a video, just post it & just seeing you do your thing is inspiring enough for people who subscribe to you.
The hiking thing is sooo relatable!! I feel like part of it for me is wanting to move quickly through the hike (wanting to get a better number on my Fitbit or whatever) instead of it being a wander where you look at the bugs and the clouds and breathe in the wind… but yeah those hikes where you actually peel your eyes away from your feet… those are the ones you remember
I've had chances to move away , but Seattle is just too fitting of a setting for my life story haha, so beautiful here - esp in the surrounding green areas and mountains!
Create a system to make sure goals happen! I didn't know you actually have to plan your work towards goals (who would've guessed) until like 2 months ago and I've followed my system and I'm a few steps closer to the thing, it's insane
i’m also on a fitness journey. i’ve started by cutting and it’s been kinda rough tbh. i’ve never had to focus so much on what i eat, but a new sensation
When you talk about the lack of routine being harmful for you I really connect with that I'm 16 years old and living with my parents sucks because I would be so happy if my days were planned out perfectly but it's hard to do that in a house with other people who don't care about routine
Shredded’s a difficult road, loss of strength, ego depletion from resisting food temptation all the time, just seeing all your numbers in the gym go down and enduring the inevitable regressive overload, but it’s so worth it to give yourself that runway to bulk up and suddenly youre stronger then youve ever been at 10 lbs lighter
True yeah I think shredded isn't the right term, maybe jacked? I'm trying to recomp. Strength is increasing rn from muscle memory but I know I'll hit a wall eventually
@@noahtime_ regardless, in one metric or another be it size, strength, body fat percentage, mood: hard training is almost always a net positive on quality of life, good for you for getting back into it with such gusto
In the same shoes, I was in the Army for 4 years and stationed in AK. Went from extremely in shape 17 year old who lifted consistently and ran 20+ miles a week, to an extremely depressed 350lb 21 year old with extreme agoraphobia. I got out 4 years ago and I'm almost 26 now. Sorted out my depression/anxiety/ adhd. Significantly happier with myself now and married, but miss being in shape and feeling like i could run anywhere/lift anything. Miss my confidence too. Something within the past 6 months clicked for me too, and Ive been more active and losing weight finally. Hoping to "lock in" too when I get back from Indonesia, also have been watching Sam Sulek/Jeff Nippard haha. Also looking to have a kid with my wife in the next 4 years when I finish up at UW. Had a few health scares already and can't bear to think of my wife living alone. It's about time we get our shit together
relate to looking at the ground when hiking. What I've started doing is, look at ground for a lil bit, map out whats goin on down there, where the rocks are, then look up and around and trust that my body will remember what's where, and I use peripheral vision to fill in the gaps if I forget
also going through a getting shredded again arc. Would recommend if you aren't already to find a way to volunteer to help others in your community. Even if it is the temporary community of washington state or more permanent if the beef stroganoff hits that good.
As a life -long athlete I totally relate. I miss that competetive and cut throat engergy, and I have had a hard time finding a place to put that energy. I have no desire to be overly competitive nor cut throat in "real life", but would like somewhere to put that years of training.
I know exactly what you mean about "feeling old" at a young age. I've been fit and unfit at various stages of my life (32 now), and each time i become noticeably unfit, it seems impossible to bounce back at the age i am - but I always do, and its always insane how much better and younger i feel when i do.
growing up on a mountain across the way from burnaby mountain, where ofc SFU is (one of my high school teachers would bike from burnaby mountain and then up our frickin mountain, yknow like 20 km east+north with maybe a quarter being this extreme incline), going for forest runs or jogs or walks i will just note i find vastly superior to something like a treadmill. i live in toronto now which is like, "concrete jungle" or whatever but when i want to run or jog i still make sure to go out to the extensive and beautiful ravine system we have here which i don't want to say is neglected but being one of the few things nature-wise with which it can can kind of give vancouver a run for its money you'd think it would be more of a thing people advertise as a great part of the city; instead it's treated almost like a secret, i'd lived here eight years before really knowing anything about it. huge digression, all i wanted to say was i find when possible running jogging walking in nature/greenspace i just find immeasurably better than treadmill. i'm five years older than you and five years ago got sober, got legit like bruce lee ripped, eventually fell down the hole of ptsd and chronic pain and am just starting to crawl out of OUD and completely neglecting/rejecting/abjecting my body, and one of the most exciting parts to me is getting back out into nature, being with & seeing the trees and the animals and water bodies and creepy crawlies [this is all re: 7:38] . just saying it's nice to have a comrade on/in a maybe somewhat similar page/place :) we can do it, in no uh time !
i found it helpful to view exercising and things as things i do rather than things i have to do. stretching is just a thing that i do instead of a task to help my back
14:35 when I started running after my kids were born, they would be in a running stroller… but I’d imagine that I accidentally left them in the car and I had to run this path in order to get them before the car blew up. I’d literally run so hard, the imagery actually worked. It’s a little morbid, but it was definitely the best motivator.
I’ve also had to learn how to hike while appreciating my surroundings rather than focusing on my Fitness Goals. It’s way more fun to walk from curiosity to curiosity instead of thinking about how much distance I have left
We all have our different motivations and i’m happy that you found something you really want to do and improve, i also have something like that with language and other things i definitely need to pick myself up on and sit and do.
Really recommend Geoffrey Verity Schofield (bodybuilding), Alan Thrall (strongman, general fitness inspo), and especially Mark Wildman for conditioning, kettlebells, and more. Big fan of Dan John too, who made the goblet squat and armor building complex and has a great podcast
I’ve been splitting my weekly workouts into 2 days weights 2 days cardio 2 days hot yoga. I’m really focusing on mobility and overall strength and health. I’m 36 and trying my best to stay fit and not become immobile by the time my 50. It’s been great, and I’m seeing and feeling some great results 💪
I've never had anything exactly like the Halo arms, But I totally get it because I get runners high and have some weird/cool imaginings. I was definitely listening to music and was just like, in another realm. I would force myself to run uphill, because then running downhill, its like you don't even exist, you just effortlessly arrive at the bottom of the hill. I totally know what you mean about having a level of irony that separates you from things. I've never played sports in my life, but I do know that in modern life we are totally missing this level of intimacy that comes from doing physical things together. That kind of intimacy used to be a much bigger part of our lives and we don't even realize it's missing. Finding out that my favorite band, Sparks, who is the most contrarian, sarcastic, ironic, band I've ever heard, they were also huge art nerds in college, but finding out that they were jocks in highschool blew my mind. You can be both.
Mate I literally was on a hike in the Peak District and my friend said hey try not looking at the ground as much for footing once you feel confident. Literally mind blowing
Nah dude, staring at the ground while hiking is normal but like you said, when you do stop and just observe for a while, it’s incredibly satisfying to just soak in the beauty and how far you’ve gone.
as a young man trying to reconcile my more sensitive and empathetic side and my want to engage in and be accepted by these more “traditionally masculine” spaces, I really appreciate this video. I really appreciate having experiences similar to mine reflected back to me and knowing I’m not alone even if it feels like I am. Do you have any advice on how to get into these spaces later in adolescence as someone who wasn’t always accepted into them as a child? Thank you
I was about your age when I got serious about again. I’m 43 now and I’ve been getting after ever since. I still feel and look like I’m in my late twenties / early thirties and my mental health is much better.
I’m with you there on the “having visions” stuff. I always used to pretend the xenomorph from Aliens was chasing me… but I also still do that if I need to run. 😅
Dawg, the Doom music is SERIOUSLY a big boost to any exercise. I'll do Yoga to that shit! Also hope the rippin' journey is fulfilling, I bee-leaf in you! 🥳
I’m 52, and I feel “old” whenever I’ve feel like I’m not taking care of myself I feel good for my age - whatever it’s been over the years - whenever I’m doing what I can to take care of myself and my community Have a great walk
this blog is surreal. I also quit a college sport then stopped exercising completely. when I was 27 I had a very similar insight (I was happiest playing sports, so why am I not exercising?). got super ripped, super arrogant, then figured my shit out enough to marry and have kid(s) at 31. 33 now, life is good, but mania and bad feelings persist. the gym definitely helps, though.
I'm taking a plant class and we just went on a plant walk in the Arkansas humidity and it whooped my ass, even at a leisurely pace. Feet are screaming, head hurts, but it was a good time.
You fucking got this, start small, walks leads to miles run and getting an hour of weightlifting or calisthenics leads to a foundation for the next year
I remember the music stream you did kinda a while ago. Maybe that's a creative outlet where there's no pressure you could try again? I thought it was fun and cool to watch also.
5:31 lmk if you find a solution that works because im adhd and medicated and those days seem to happen more often than not (esp if i wfh and not forced to go into office) and i dont wanna keep going to the psych only for her to be like "youre used to your current concerta dose time to increase it" bc im like now one increase away from the max dose so something has to change by now and it has to be with me and not my meds 😂
You definitely aren't the only person to look at the ground while you hike. I tend to always look at the ground when I walk for a variety of reasons and have to remind myself to look up often. Some if it is spatial awareness, I tend to drift when I walk so I need to watch the path. When I look up I feel like I'm walking on a tight rope. That and I like to look out for big roots to shoutout to the people hiking behind me. Those stops though really let you take it all in.
when i go on trail runs (very infrequently), I look towards the ground about 10 ft in front of me. It's hard to work myself out of it but I agree that slowing down and looking around makes it all more worth it
Wow, you look like an MMA fighter on the right! I understand the “pushing past the emergency red button” in context to weightlifting. I’ve realized that I would give up prematurely on a set or I wouldn’t push myself on the number of sets and/pr reps because I didn’t know how to differentiate pain/burning from COMPLETE fatigue. I think I used to know back when I was in my early 20s but depression hit hard and I’m still struggling to get my fitness back to where I was and then some. It’s super easy to give up but I try to push myself to absolute physical fatigue in weightlifting. As for cardio, I’m struggling getting a jogging routine up. Summer heat is here and I just don’t want to do it but I will, hopefully. Something about claiming strength gains as a victory feels really really REALLY gratifying in a masculine sense. It almost feels like a form of gender euphoria and I’m a bit jealous that I never got that team sports experience but being autistic and gay didn’t lens itself well on group activities so I’m hoping to reclaim that feeling. Even if I don’t I want to do it with solo activities. I’m 27, and I get trying to get into that TRUE adult mode (perfect adult form lol) where you’re ready to juggle it all but I think you’ll be fine man. You’ll have a supportive partner, I hope, that won’t let you shoulder it all. Plus, you’re making great progress already! Nice chest and shoulders (yeah I’m gay but from an objective standpoint lol).
Oh Noah, you aren't the only person who walks looking at the ground. Some people, myself included, find it hard to trust the ground. It's nice when you can remember to look up and around. Take a break and sit to get some look around time if you're stuck watching your steps.
What a lovely advice 🙂
Lots and lots of us look down on hikes. Roots and rocks are trippy, and safety is key!
The ground can not be trusted
if i dont look at the ground i absolutely guaranteed to stumble on something
also when looking at the ground, i can spot critters or cool rocks! the ground can be just as interesting as the stuff around you. at least that’s what i tell myself when im self conscious about looking at the ground too much lol
it's noah time
and then Noah noah'd all over the place
He just Noah'd all over the screen
everyone in the theatre cried, cheered, stood up, clapped, sat down, and cried
@@IjwPetersen It is a viscous cycle, one I gladly partake in.
it's weird to go on social media and realize, that all your peers are at the same developmental phase as you. Like just listening to them parrot the same insecurities and epiphanies that plague your everyday is comforting, but also just neat from a 'oh this is what a fully developed brain is like'.
noah of arc
noah's ark (of training)
When I started my 1-hour walks before my 9 to 5, I just sort of integrated it to get off my weight loss plateau (and boy did it help). I later started going through a lot of sh*t at home, so I integrated something new into it: recording voice notes to myself. From the outside, to any passerby, I'm just recording a VN to someone, but to me, I'm venting my guts out in public without looking crazy. I think it's an amazing outlet and something more people should try out for themselves for the extra kick of releasing not just physical but also psychological energy.
thanks a lot for the video!
sincerely,
forward-looker
Thank you for sharing this. Taking a walk this afternoon and venting my heart out into my phone.
I am talking to myself outside and stopped giving a shit if I look crazy 😂
Smelled some flowers on a hike yesterday! Hope everyone has a chance to enjoy nice weather for the long weekend!
>be noah
>go hiking
>spend the entire time looking at his own feet
I'm a Ground Looker because the autism makes me want to look away from people. I haven't gone more than 10-15km but I'll go for a hike with you in Australia if you ever drop by!
I'll come
Having a visual cue (like imaginary laser arms) is actually super helpful when you’re trying to push yourself. Your brain can literally trick your physical body into getting a burst of energy
Dude i literally say to myself "if ________(anime character) can push through their shit then i CAN TOO!!" when im doing a tough lift at the gym so hell yeah brother with the Samus arms
Watch an episode of BERSERK. 💪
It’s so fucking cringe for me to do it but I definitely try and go ‘if [shinen anime protagonist] can push themselves to the max, so can I!’ and that’s the most effective lift/sprint I can get going lmao
@@hrdcpy Gonna start the manga asap! My friend has all the books so I’m gonna borrow them from him :) I’ve seen the 3 movies but not the older show version
@@LukerYT There is no cringe, it is a myth ✋ my go to is either Yuji or Tanjiro when I’m saying that exact sentence to myself lollllll
I've seen a lot of people use this idea with Senshi from Dungeon Meshi as a voice to motivate themselves to make nutrious meals. As long as it helps you become healthier, who gives a damn if it seems cringe.
Ground looker here too - something I only realised was abnormal fairly recently.
I've theorised it's partially something to do with my adhd and, particularly when younger, being bored and uninterested in my surroundings because they don't give me an immediate dopamine hit e.g. in the same way video games do.
Possibly this in combination with other reasons ive seen given in the comments eg social anxiety making me avoid looking at other people.
But had a similar epiphany to you recently where I've recognised how pleasant and calming it can be for me to be outdoors and consciously appreciate nature.
Return of the planet of the monke
I find it a lot easier to go on long walks and hikes since owning a dog, but understand adopting an animal is kind of a big commitment just to have an exercise buddy. Idk if you're a dog-enjoyer, but if so, you can see if your local animal shelter has a dog walking program! One of the shelters here in central FL will let you take a dog out for a field trip and bring them back in the evening- it's good motivation for long walks for the human, and great socialization and stimulating for the pups.
Fostering is also an option sometimes. Where I am, they pay for food and medical treatment, and you get a dog for awhile. I also know there is a phenomenon called 'foster fails,' which is when you end up adopting a dog you fostered, but it's like test-driving dog ownership.
Having a dog to walk pushes me outside more than before. Dog walking services are another way to get access without caring for a pet full-time. Owning a pet is not a light decision. 🖖
Thank you Noah for this. I just turned 26 this week and I relate a lot to what you’ve described about how you’re feeling about where you are now and where you want to be (Especially about the future and health) I’ve been trying to get myself motivated again to go back to the gym after a bout of depression, so I appreciate this video! Don’t ever be sorry for pursuing your own adventure in the way that best fits you. You’re not alone in this journey
~ from a fellow struggling internet hermit
Sir you’re already hot….if you get shredded…I’m blaming you for global warming
Then we’ll have to sell our property to aquaman like Ben Shapiro said 😔
I believe it was harry brewis that added the aqua man part but I digress 😂
If he gets rid of that stache he'll be slaying
I really appreciate these videos man, it’s so nice to hear someone so similar to me speak so candidly about just what you’re going through and successes and failures and the thought process. It really helps me feel like I’m not alone in what I’m dealing with too and I hope you keep making these
Time flies when you're pulling a Channing Tatum look for Halloween 😅
This video gave me the push I needed to add cardio to my routine. Thank you Noah 🙏
I'm a ground looker as well! Recently I am trying to stop but my inner fear tells me to keep looking at the ground so I stay stable lol
I love the TMG intro, you did a great job, i have never skipped past it
wishing you the best on your journey man - recently went through the same thing and (starting) to regain some fitness has been grounding to say the least
I just started doing pushups again. Getting old is hard.
I just started exercising again. I believe in you brother
Bro, I'm almost 30, and I FEEL you on feeling old... Like, I feel the weather shift as PAIN in my joints. Wtf? Anyway, thank you for rambling. Thank you for just... being honest about life. It means so much to just see... people on RUclips. I relate to you so hard, and just thank you for your raw honesty. Also, you are NOT the only one looking at the ground. Holy shit, do I feel that. (Something that helped me was hiking sticks! It keeps me feeling stable so I don't stress about tripping and falling!)
The tmg intro is literally great. I always say the words while it palying and its not annoying at all (unlike some intros) thats so sick that you made it.
what's up noah timers
the trees!
100% look at the ground when I'm hiking. Also 10000000% feel old at 30. I mean, I've felt old since my early 20s. My body feels like shit and my mental is what I believe they professionally call "dogshit". I've never had that "click" to be physically fit- not that I don't want to- just never had any drive. I DID do the mental anime/video game/imaginary shit whenever I did have to do anything physical. It shouldn't be surprising that the only sports I played were in the backyard for fun with like 3 neighborhood kids.
This really is guys’s solution to everything isn’t it 😅
dude I've always wondered who the TMG intro was made by and how it was done so well so props to you Noah! I never skip it- it goes hard af
really thoughtful vid, thanks for sharing noah !
Man i totally connect with you on this one. I also played sports my whole life and was super competitive always the best on the team and played collegiate baseball and after that was done I had no interest in “locking the fuck in” anymore. I too have recently tried to dip my feet into art here and there and it’s really helped but I still have that competitive feeling in me. When you said it’s was just second nature to be that way cause you had too I never acknowledged that and Now I’m 30 and have 2 kids and I’m not over weight but I’m definitely not in the best shape I could be in. I too miss locking the fuck in and now I feel I have a reason too. For my kids. I love being a dad and I wanna be the best father I can be for my sons. I believe being healthy is apart of that journey. I’m going to join you on this journey brother for myself. Thanks or the inspiration it feels good knowing there’s someone out there who isn’t an alpha bro weirdo I can “lock the fuck in with”.
Washington is the best 🤗 I’m so blessed to call this state my home. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with yourself because the nature here is stunning. Taking a nice long walk and just sitting in your thoughts is some of the best therapy I’ve invested in! I wish you the best of luck on your fitness journey :) I’m running my first half marathon next week! Very excited to achieve this goal I’ve set for myself.
It really is wild to listen when I'm also a 26 yo living with my parents (also in WA, and went to Evergreen 😂) and I'm just 24/7 having these future things anxiously running around in the back of my mind as I kind of decompose while doing my shitty work. I wish exercise was something that would make me feel better too 😔 but it's always nice to hear about how it's not just you dealing with these issues! Exercise arc + vulnerability about it arc are great 👏👏👏
You’re always a star for us. Stay happy and healthy ❤
Being the same age as you, I totally feel that "um wtf i feel old in my body" type feeling. I've also been re prioritizing my fitness but I don't have that same background as you of doing sports as a youth so I dont have that baseline. videos to like, workout to/with would be something i'd like to watch from you, I may even grab some free weights and do it as I watch this one. This is all so hard to navigate. We'll figure it out.
Thanks for this. I made a goal to train cardio for at least a month, but I stopped because I was worried it’d be dangerous to do during a fast, so I stopped when I fasted, then never picked it up again when I was 2 weeks in. This just motivated me to pick it up again.
I was just getting started doing this same thing. Going to the gym. Learning and trying to get healthy. And then I tore my Achilles tendon… it sucks, but my mindset shifted in the short time I was in the gym and honestly helped give me better discipline for physical therapy as well as a real goal to reach towards in my recovery process. I also met a bunch of great people and it gave me a good sense of community. I think having a place like this, if it’s a gym or something else, is super important for all of us to have in our lives.
More of this please! 🙏🏾
My friend and I are about to start a combat sport at like 24 just to get crazy in shape again. It tis the season king get in there
the tmg intro is some of the best stuff of those podcast imo. i smile to myself every time i hear 'can we take a look at that deer getting hit by a car'
I feel like I’m in a similar boat to you. Just a bit younger. I also played football for one year in college. It was D3 but I got to start as a freshman. I’m experiencing a spate of inactivity because of my financial situation and not being stabilized, but once I am i will return to martial arts. It was my first love in terms of sports
That first 30 seconds is exactly how I feel rn, bruh I wonder if I got what u got
it's like he knew my dishes were piling up and dropped this 40 minute gem to get me through the pain of doing them
Doing the same thing, Noah. Been going hard on my training, I'm on phase 8 of a training app I use, each phase being 8 weeks and I'm really happy with my changes, increase in strength, and hypertrophy gains. Been unemployed for a while now too (the animation industry is in the shits, everyones out of a job) so I'm dialing in and focusing on training, nutrition, and art. Actually typing in my progress in my notion pages, having eating/cooking not feel like a chore, I'm going 5x a week to the gym & love it, even though my boyfriend and friends aren't really into the gym. At 29, I feel like I'm seeing my best results ever and really enjoying this because I'm not k!lling myself for this arbitrary end goal number or day, still going out, still allowing treats while im in a deficit, and its just been really cool time. Also learned that I loooooove smoking a joint before my work outs, highly recommend getting high before lifting weights, still hitting PRs and having such a fun, relaxed time, picking up shit and putting it down. Missed your training videos, it was in my rotiation of Lean Beef Patty, Jeff Nippard, Max Taylor, etc, so don't think you have to hit these arbitrary requirements to post a video, just post it & just seeing you do your thing is inspiring enough for people who subscribe to you.
Go bouldering. You'll be insanely jacked without trying, you get yo go ham, and you'll be addicted to it and never stop. Perfect exercise
The hiking thing is sooo relatable!! I feel like part of it for me is wanting to move quickly through the hike (wanting to get a better number on my Fitbit or whatever) instead of it being a wander where you look at the bugs and the clouds and breathe in the wind… but yeah those hikes where you actually peel your eyes away from your feet… those are the ones you remember
It’s because you are trying to feel like you have control over something
I've had chances to move away , but Seattle is just too fitting of a setting for my life story haha, so beautiful here - esp in the surrounding green areas and mountains!
I just turned 31, so I have a few years on you but dude the recent realization that I’m allowed to enjoy the scenery on a hike is wonderful.
Create a system to make sure goals happen! I didn't know you actually have to plan your work towards goals (who would've guessed) until like 2 months ago and I've followed my system and I'm a few steps closer to the thing, it's insane
40+ minutes of noah time, im bout it bout it.
Thanks for the Jeff Nippard recommendation 😊
i’m also on a fitness journey. i’ve started by cutting and it’s been kinda rough tbh. i’ve never had to focus so much on what i eat, but a new sensation
When you talk about the lack of routine being harmful for you I really connect with that I'm 16 years old and living with my parents sucks because I would be so happy if my days were planned out perfectly but it's hard to do that in a house with other people who don't care about routine
I had a similar realization about hiking quite recently. You are not alone
I appreciate this 🙏
Noah you are not alone looking down as you walk. I do it too even if I have gotten some nasty head injuries from it
it feels good to know that i am not the only one going thru this and having these feelings as a 25 y.o. man, appreciate you as usual king
Yes, I do indeed look at the ground the majority of the time while hiking. I should try looking up. Thank you.
Shredded’s a difficult road, loss of strength, ego depletion from resisting food temptation all the time, just seeing all your numbers in the gym go down and enduring the inevitable regressive overload, but it’s so worth it to give yourself that runway to bulk up and suddenly youre stronger then youve ever been at 10 lbs lighter
True yeah I think shredded isn't the right term, maybe jacked? I'm trying to recomp. Strength is increasing rn from muscle memory but I know I'll hit a wall eventually
@@noahtime_ regardless, in one metric or another be it size, strength, body fat percentage, mood: hard training is almost always a net positive on quality of life, good for you for getting back into it with such gusto
In the same shoes, I was in the Army for 4 years and stationed in AK. Went from extremely in shape 17 year old who lifted consistently and ran 20+ miles a week, to an extremely depressed 350lb 21 year old with extreme agoraphobia. I got out 4 years ago and I'm almost 26 now. Sorted out my depression/anxiety/ adhd. Significantly happier with myself now and married, but miss being in shape and feeling like i could run anywhere/lift anything. Miss my confidence too. Something within the past 6 months clicked for me too, and Ive been more active and losing weight finally.
Hoping to "lock in" too when I get back from Indonesia, also have been watching Sam Sulek/Jeff Nippard haha. Also looking to have a kid with my wife in the next 4 years when I finish up at UW. Had a few health scares already and can't bear to think of my wife living alone. It's about time we get our shit together
relate to looking at the ground when hiking. What I've started doing is, look at ground for a lil bit, map out whats goin on down there, where the rocks are, then look up and around and trust that my body will remember what's where, and I use peripheral vision to fill in the gaps if I forget
also going through a getting shredded again arc. Would recommend if you aren't already to find a way to volunteer to help others in your community. Even if it is the temporary community of washington state or more permanent if the beef stroganoff hits that good.
As a life -long athlete I totally relate. I miss that competetive and cut throat engergy, and I have had a hard time finding a place to put that energy. I have no desire to be overly competitive nor cut throat in "real life", but would like somewhere to put that years of training.
I know exactly what you mean about "feeling old" at a young age. I've been fit and unfit at various stages of my life (32 now), and each time i become noticeably unfit, it seems impossible to bounce back at the age i am - but I always do, and its always insane how much better and younger i feel when i do.
growing up on a mountain across the way from burnaby mountain, where ofc SFU is (one of my high school teachers would bike from burnaby mountain and then up our frickin mountain, yknow like 20 km east+north with maybe a quarter being this extreme incline), going for forest runs or jogs or walks i will just note i find vastly superior to something like a treadmill. i live in toronto now which is like, "concrete jungle" or whatever but when i want to run or jog i still make sure to go out to the extensive and beautiful ravine system we have here which i don't want to say is neglected but being one of the few things nature-wise with which it can can kind of give vancouver a run for its money you'd think it would be more of a thing people advertise as a great part of the city; instead it's treated almost like a secret, i'd lived here eight years before really knowing anything about it. huge digression, all i wanted to say was i find when possible running jogging walking in nature/greenspace i just find immeasurably better than treadmill. i'm five years older than you and five years ago got sober, got legit like bruce lee ripped, eventually fell down the hole of ptsd and chronic pain and am just starting to crawl out of OUD and completely neglecting/rejecting/abjecting my body, and one of the most exciting parts to me is getting back out into nature, being with & seeing the trees and the animals and water bodies and creepy crawlies [this is all re: 7:38] .
just saying it's nice to have a comrade on/in a maybe somewhat similar page/place :) we can do it, in no uh time !
i found it helpful to view exercising and things as things i do rather than things i have to do. stretching is just a thing that i do instead of a task to help my back
14:35 when I started running after my kids were born, they would be in a running stroller… but I’d imagine that I accidentally left them in the car and I had to run this path in order to get them before the car blew up. I’d literally run so hard, the imagery actually worked. It’s a little morbid, but it was definitely the best motivator.
I’ve also had to learn how to hike while appreciating my surroundings rather than focusing on my Fitness Goals. It’s way more fun to walk from curiosity to curiosity instead of thinking about how much distance I have left
We all have our different motivations and i’m happy that you found something you really want to do and improve, i also have something like that with language and other things i definitely need to pick myself up on and sit and do.
Much love for everyone here, including Noah! Keep y'all's hearts full🤘🏻🙏🏻✌🏻
Really recommend Geoffrey Verity Schofield (bodybuilding), Alan Thrall (strongman, general fitness inspo), and especially Mark Wildman for conditioning, kettlebells, and more. Big fan of Dan John too, who made the goblet squat and armor building complex and has a great podcast
I’ve been splitting my weekly workouts into 2 days weights 2 days cardio 2 days hot yoga. I’m really focusing on mobility and overall strength and health. I’m 36 and trying my best to stay fit and not become immobile by the time my 50. It’s been great, and I’m seeing and feeling some great results 💪
I really want to get back to the gym but I'm finding it really hard to force myself. Always feel like there's not enough time
I've never had anything exactly like the Halo arms, But I totally get it because I get runners high and have some weird/cool imaginings.
I was definitely listening to music and was just like, in another realm.
I would force myself to run uphill, because then running downhill, its like you don't even exist, you just effortlessly arrive at the bottom of the hill.
I totally know what you mean about having a level of irony that separates you from things.
I've never played sports in my life, but I do know that in modern life we are totally missing this level of intimacy that comes from doing physical things together.
That kind of intimacy used to be a much bigger part of our lives and we don't even realize it's missing.
Finding out that my favorite band, Sparks, who is the most contrarian, sarcastic, ironic, band I've ever heard, they were also huge art nerds in college, but finding out that they were jocks in highschool blew my mind.
You can be both.
i look at the ground while hiking because i dont want to see the lack of a destination, i dont want to see how far i have left
14:28 "if you're trying to get something done, you have to pull in the imaginary world to make it through..."
David Goggins carrying the boats
Mate I literally was on a hike in the Peak District and my friend said hey try not looking at the ground as much for footing once you feel confident. Literally mind blowing
Nah dude, staring at the ground while hiking is normal but like you said, when you do stop and just observe for a while, it’s incredibly satisfying to just soak in the beauty and how far you’ve gone.
as a young man trying to reconcile my more sensitive and empathetic side and my want to engage in and be accepted by these more “traditionally masculine” spaces, I really appreciate this video. I really appreciate having experiences similar to mine reflected back to me and knowing I’m not alone even if it feels like I am. Do you have any advice on how to get into these spaces later in adolescence as someone who wasn’t always accepted into them as a child? Thank you
I was about your age when I got serious about again. I’m 43 now and I’ve been getting after ever since. I still feel and look like I’m in my late twenties / early thirties and my mental health is much better.
I look down, but not always always
I’m with you there on the “having visions” stuff. I always used to pretend the xenomorph from Aliens was chasing me… but I also still do that if I need to run. 😅
Dawg, the Doom music is SERIOUSLY a big boost to any exercise. I'll do Yoga to that shit!
Also hope the rippin' journey is fulfilling, I bee-leaf in you! 🥳
Proud of you bro
I’m 52, and I feel “old” whenever I’ve feel like I’m not taking care of myself
I feel good for my age - whatever it’s been over the years - whenever I’m doing what I can to take care of myself and my community
Have a great walk
Thanks mam
this blog is surreal. I also quit a college sport then stopped exercising completely. when I was 27 I had a very similar insight (I was happiest playing sports, so why am I not exercising?). got super ripped, super arrogant, then figured my shit out enough to marry and have kid(s) at 31. 33 now, life is good, but mania and bad feelings persist. the gym definitely helps, though.
trying to find the wind in my sails to get back into running, this video will help right…right????
I'm taking a plant class and we just went on a plant walk in the Arkansas humidity and it whooped my ass, even at a leisurely pace. Feet are screaming, head hurts, but it was a good time.
You fucking got this, start small, walks leads to miles run and getting an hour of weightlifting or calisthenics leads to a foundation for the next year
I remember the music stream you did kinda a while ago. Maybe that's a creative outlet where there's no pressure you could try again? I thought it was fun and cool to watch also.
Samus had such a legendary sprinting form.
5:31 lmk if you find a solution that works because im adhd and medicated and those days seem to happen more often than not (esp if i wfh and not forced to go into office) and i dont wanna keep going to the psych only for her to be like "youre used to your current concerta dose time to increase it" bc im like now one increase away from the max dose so something has to change by now and it has to be with me and not my meds 😂
When I do cardio I always imagine I'm Samus doing the speed booster run!
I look at the ground while walking and hiking a lot
You definitely aren't the only person to look at the ground while you hike. I tend to always look at the ground when I walk for a variety of reasons and have to remind myself to look up often.
Some if it is spatial awareness, I tend to drift when I walk so I need to watch the path. When I look up I feel like I'm walking on a tight rope. That and I like to look out for big roots to shoutout to the people hiking behind me. Those stops though really let you take it all in.
We believe in ya!
21:07 “no middle sliders” also describes my attraction types, i was just thinking about this
when i go on trail runs (very infrequently), I look towards the ground about 10 ft in front of me. It's hard to work myself out of it but I agree that slowing down and looking around makes it all more worth it
Wow, you look like an MMA fighter on the right!
I understand the “pushing past the emergency red button” in context to weightlifting. I’ve realized that I would give up prematurely on a set or I wouldn’t push myself on the number of sets and/pr reps because I didn’t know how to differentiate pain/burning from COMPLETE fatigue.
I think I used to know back when I was in my early 20s but depression hit hard and I’m still struggling to get my fitness back to where I was and then some.
It’s super easy to give up but I try to push myself to absolute physical fatigue in weightlifting.
As for cardio, I’m struggling getting a jogging routine up. Summer heat is here and I just don’t want to do it but I will, hopefully.
Something about claiming strength gains as a victory feels really really REALLY gratifying in a masculine sense. It almost feels like a form of gender euphoria and I’m a bit jealous that I never got that team sports experience but being autistic and gay didn’t lens itself well on group activities so I’m hoping to reclaim that feeling.
Even if I don’t I want to do it with solo activities. I’m 27, and I get trying to get into that TRUE adult mode (perfect adult form lol) where you’re ready to juggle it all but I think you’ll be fine man. You’ll have a supportive partner, I hope, that won’t let you shoulder it all.
Plus, you’re making great progress already! Nice chest and shoulders (yeah I’m gay but from an objective standpoint lol).
definitely entered the astral plane during a couple of long runs, but also have gotten overuse injuries soo