Why I FAILED My Japanese Health Exam
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Every year in Japan you take a health exam called a Kenkou Shindan. This year, it didn't go so well.
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You should do a series where you try different sports. Hydrofoil surfing is one I always wanted to get into but it's expensive and there's no good bodies of water near me. Could be a fun series!
This would be endlessly fun to watch, please do
He should try Zorbing!
@@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521 the fuck!?!?!?
it also shouldn't be for a single day, perhaps like a week's worth, get that fitness in there and REALLY push himself to stay in shape.
Yeah he needs a goal. Like each month he could try a different thing. Surfing lessons, boxing classes, karate, snowboarding, kendo, aikido, etc. After a year of doing that he would be in seriously good shape
You got this mate. Fitness starts with the first step, but it’s a journey. The key, above all else, is consistency. Don’t be afraid to have a cheat day occasionally, as long as you’re consistently improving every week.
And remember Chris a cheat day doesn´t mean hibernating during winter 😜
Good luck with the weight loss program Cris,I've been wanting to get into an exercise regimen after I recover from my shoulder injury
Haha I don't know why it went to reply to this
Exactly!
Without a doubt! I like my cheat meal at least once a week! Tastes even better after a full week of hard workout and diet ^^
NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Given losing weight is a personal thing, I’ll be posting many videos related to this on the Chris Abroad channel! (RUclips.com/ChrisAbroad)
It's good to be back though! Any tips and advice welcome as we embark on this new journey! Open to any ideas on where to go and what to do to get fit.
Notifaction gang
Early :)
journey across japan again? haha
Yeahhhhh
Bring natsuki to England haha
My health report came with a disclaimer: "The reference for fatness is set for Japanese population. Therefore, it might not correspond to the same degree of fatness in your country."
@@joshrees3413 overweight scaling is kinda just fake stuff. My doctor told me that when you reach 200lbs you are classified as obese and my brother weighs like 2020lbs but he is just muscle since he works out a lot. It just varies from each person since every body is different
@@jaredf.6532 but I am pretty sure if you have a certain amount of body fat percentage you are considered obese. 220 lbs at 13% body fat is not the same as 220lbs at 25% body fat. I am pretty sure most doctors use more than just weight when it comes to health inspections.
@@jaredf.6532 no it just sounds like you have no concept of health. It blows my mind that you have not considered that bmi is involved in screening for obesity.
@@dranktf that's exactly it, they use BMI, and BMI doesn't take muscle mass into account.
@@jaredf.6532 There's limits for natrual muscle growth. For a 6ft and 220 lbs man, chances are he has excess body fat (>20%) or he is drugged.
Potation: Chris tries the One-Punch Man diet & exercise routine, in his signature outfit.
Do you want him to go bald?
But with pull-ups added because apparently you need those to strengthen your back.
@@ThreadBomb 💀💀
Technically Saitama wore normal jerseys during his routine
TBH... It's a fairly bad routine and puts a lot of unnecessary stress on the body.
Good luck dude! For me the thing that helps the most is finding a hobby that's physical second and fun first, so for me it's skateboarding. A friend of mine moved from Ireland to Okinawa and is naturally training in karate, and the guy has MORPHED into a lean, mean, board breaking machine. So maybe try something like that for a series: The Most Japanese Activities You Can Do. You might find one you want to stick with.
Rock climbing is a super popular one and very accessible in most cities.
@@Bonyari_Boy I was just coming down in the comments section to say this haha
i was about to suggest rock climbing. the Japanese competitors are doing so well in all 3 disciplines of climbing at the moment and would love to see a regular person try it out.
This is a really good idea. that sounds like the coolest way to get in shape!😮
I started riding bike. Not sure if Chris has PTSD from the original Journey Across Japan the Never Ending Cycle of Despair, but I found it to be a gentle enough sport that it didn't hurt my injured knees and allowed me to progress at a rate I was comfortable with. Enjoying the ride and getting fitter at the same time. Proper road bike recommended though
As a content suggestion, I think it would be fun to watch you trying to cook your own (healthy) meals! Whether it goes well or terribly I'd love to watch it
That's a great idea, Abroad in a Pan can become a reality, not a parody
Love this!
I think that's a great idea! It would be cool if he consults with a Japanese dietitian about an ideal, healthy and traditional Japanese eating plan. Or maybe he could even try doing martial arts lols. Or an exercise plan based on his fave Japanese anime or movies 😆
Yes! I would love this. Maybe some healthy Japanese foods? I know I'll be trying them as well! 🍥
I agree with this idea! Sounds fun!
I’ve always appreciated how honest and open Chris is with his audience, even when the truth is unflattering. It’s a nice change compared to how self-conscious most people usually are in the public eye. We wish you good health and happiness.
This sounds like a new upcoming series, “Fitness Across Japan”
Best of luck to you Chris you got this!
As if he hasn't already biked across the entire country.
I thought so too at first but then I realised it would put too much pressure on something that's already difficult to do regularly.
It would be nice to get updates on his progress from time to time and maybe a very occasional video with Chris trying out some sport like rock climbing or whatever looks interesting to him. Either way I really hope he can stay motivated! Same for all of you trying to change your life in some way.
@@Torirubobbi I mean you can just start small like walking more/cycle more
you don't have to immediately do something hard.
one underrated weight loss tip is the use of "incidental exercise" it's kinda like exercising on accident. For example, choosing to take the stairs, get off the train a stop early to walk the rest of the way, being aware of how long you've been sitting for and get up and drink some water or walk through the house, do 10 star jumps etc.
"star jumps" ⭐ can I (as a German) apreciate this wonderful expression for a second? 🤩
Or in my case, work a manual labour job that kicks your ass for 7-10 hours a day, 5 days a week. I'm the fittest I've ever been whilst perpetually being on the verge of injury :D
Unfortunately not everyone can do those since they may have some health issues as a result of weight gain and/or inactivity or for some other reason. I was diagnosed with hyper extension in all of my joints so without doing strength training on a weekly basis my joints become very painful. I can’t raise my arms past my chest, can’t take stairs due to knee pain, etc. Your diet massively impacts your health and weight, so it’s a great place to start. Getting into a regular exercise schedule of 2-3 days of HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts and strength training regimens will build the muscles around the joints and will make it easier for people to do incidental exercise.
@@autumnlove96able I once sprained my right wrist on a bike accident and can't use it for 2 years. Long story short, I tried to do my activites without using my right hand and came out of it slightly ambidextrous.
If you have a condition, try to do what you can do and keep fit instead of improving. Aim for realistic goals and you won't be disappointed, and don't expect to see any results within a year. If you literally can't do anything, consult someone who can give advice, like a doctor.
Standing desk is next on my list as well, somewhat costly but awesome for any gamer or office worker. But yes small things are great.
“I too will soon be Chris motionless” is an underrated joke.
In all seriousness the internal feelings of tiredness and lethargy is definitely the worse feeling when your unhealthy but it’s also the best feeling when you start turning yourself around. good luck Chris!
I LMAO at that. 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂
Food is great, but getting healthy is so underrated.
We got you dude, everyone's cheering for you. Also it's really nice to make this public, people need to realize how important is to be healthy and actually do something for it.
It's more important to be a good person. Sometimes life sucks and isn't worth living for longer than you have to. We're all gonna die sometime.
@@englishatheart It’s more about quality of life. Take it from someone who’s lost 70 lbs. The weight is just as much mental as it is physical. I was amazed at how much clearer I could think afterwards. Being a good person means supporting others when they want to make improvements in their life, especially when it comes to health.
@@englishatheart It is possible to be a happy, healthy, good person. Yes. Simultaneously. I agree we all have a time limit that's just life. I don't want to be unhealthy causing me to be unhappy and make totally illogical arguments.
@@englishatheart copium
Losing weight starts in the Kitchen you got this man! Finding a hobby thats physical like sports, paintball, etc is a huge help too. Its only takes about 3 weeks of something for it to start to be a habit. Best of luck!
Thank you, habit rabbit!
Citing about 3 weeks is a tad ambitious, I’m afraid. The scientifically accepted timeframe is 2-3 months [Read: 60-90 Days]; with the mean settled comfortably right around 66 days.
While 18 days has been observed in a not insignificant amount of the population when observing what is know as the “cementing phase”; when it comes to real addictions (which Chris has with comfort drinking & eating), you must be compelled to give it at least 2-3 months.
My personal thought on the subject being that 4-5 months is a relatively safe point when you can count on a habit having successfully formed. Especially when considering those who are burdened with quite stubborn minds, this approach can very well be the difference between success or failure!
I only bring all of this to your attention because it would be remiss if me not to in the very likely even that someone reads what you said and thinks to themself, “I’ve done this for 18-21 days, but this crap still feels like such a bother!”, since that is not usually the appropriate amount of time it takes for one to form a habit to the point they stop noticing their plight to change and instead realize their goal has actually been reached!
Remember: it’s only truly a habit when you basically stop thinking of doing it.
However, if I’m certain of just one thing in all of this babble of mine; it has extremely rarely ever been the case that “about 3 weeks” would be sufficient to integrate good habits in order to combat bad habits due to moderate-severe addictions.
I hope that any/some of this could help clarify for any/some one who might have enjoyed a morsel of insight into our whacky brain chemistry!
Edit: Upon a second read, when I wasn’t so tired from recently waking up; I do see that you noted “start to become a habit”, so I will concede that I might have jumped the gun a bit on my reply, as you might have already been aware of what I said, lol.
However, I will elect to leave my response up as an ancillary to your initial statement; which as aforementioned, many people could easily misconstrue and assume that “about 3 weeks” would be “good enough”, when embarking to form a habit.
I think a key issue for Chris is that he doesn't really cook much, and there isn't much incentive given how easy and cheap eating out is in Japan, while fresh fruit and vegetables are pretty expensive.
Bald man himself coming in with some motivation. I like it.
@@mxaxai9266 Agreed. The price of those are absolutely a factor.
Hope you come back from this Mr. Affable, everyone's cheering you on!
I believe Chris can do anything he sets his mind to 😊
To all of us in our 30’s going though health resets, we got this! I’ve been making huge changes recently and it’s wonderful. Best of luck to all of us. 😁
Ya Its Not Too Late!! DDR/ITG For Me All Day Every Day
I suggest that after a while, you retry something you struggled with (like the long staircase), so you can see your progress! You got this, Chris. Im gonna be joining you for this one.
You should do a series climbing the tallest mountain of each of the major islands, Mt. Aso, Mt. Ishizuchi, Mt. Fuji, and Mt. Ashidake.
It would be a huge challenge, plus you can show how the different landscapes compare etc.
Bro people die doing that shii! Not worth/10
yeah he needs to do somthing like that like some of the videos he did in the past with Ryotoro + mountain
I have 100% faith in you, this goal is definitely going to happen! For me, I found that just sticking to 3 meals a day and not snacking and then allowing a 24 hour period over the weekend to have some treats worked the best!
But the snacks here in Japan are sooo good….. I’ll just go hiking more and it will even out?
That's what's helped me lose almost 10 lbs so far in a sustainable way lol. Not snacking. I don't even really miss chips or anything like that, which is nice. It's crazy how I realized that snacking on chips or bread and stuff in between meals didn't actually help my hunger in the slightest once I stopped eating them.
Having three good sized and well balanced meals is great for sticking to a diet. It can get your metabolism in check and honestly stop you from wanting to snack.
@@jamesricks might help the weight but maybe not the cholesterol and such
I am more than happy with how Chris is treating me, and strongly advise against any sort of silly "diet".
Oh god. Is this for real? lmao
You know you’ve made it when mfs role play as your belly
Lol
😂
@@idontwalkslow Of course it is, does your belly not communicate with you via youtube comments?
I’m 36, trust me it’s fine getting older.
The fatty liver might just be from weight gain. It’s reversible in most cases! And now you’re doing exactly what you need to do to change all of that!
Good luck Chris!! 🥰
I'm mid-30s and getting older is horrible
Unless the fatty liver is drug induced, I'd say it is reversible in all cases
When we went into lockdown I was 5 months pregnant and already a pretty lazy person. Unfortunately, since then, I have almost doubled my body weight. I haven't been that bothered about it, until I recently reached the point where I am struggling to tie my laces, put on socks and take my daughter to the park without needing to rest. I need to do better for her. I feel your pain and hope you can get to a point where you're happy with yourself! We've got this!
Sincere wishes for success!
You can do it!
Good luck! You can do it :)
Thank you all so much!!
Good luck!!
Do traditional Japanese "chores". Like pounding mochi, diving for seafood, climbing stairs to a temple, dancing at a summer festival. Just a lil bit of everything. Have fun and get active
That's a great video idea.Like a challenge for him plus he's living in japan so I bet people like us will watch it. 🥳
Very cool idea!!
oh wow that sounds like a well of content, he hasn't been doing much of those. Also carrying a shrine at a festival, stuff like that, it would be great. This comment needs to be upvoted tons so he can see it!!!
whaling
Hey Chris! What about a video exploring different sports in Japan or an area of Japan? Besides the typical stuff like martial arts or Japan-specific sports, there's stuff like great rock climbing or bouldering scenes as well. I think that exploring and trying new kinds of exercise could be really fun!
A great idea
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Yes! Pursuing a sport makes exercise so much more fun.
Paddleboarding
Quinlan can exhaust him with a single hiking day trip. Time to explore Northern Japan.
Hey Chris,
Moved back to Japan in February living in Nagasaki ^^.
I was 85kgs when I got here, but I basically walked every day for about an hour or more (8,000 steps) and lost 10kgs by doing it. I also generally eat what I want, the most important thing was make it routine. Download some youtube videos to watch while I walk. It's really helped me improve a lot ^^
Walking is an awesome way to lose weight. You can listen to a podcast or audiobook doing it (or watch RUclips…I guess! LOL).
Perfect timing for the "Abroad in the gym" series with reoccuring guests. I'd watch that for sure.
Take care of your bodies guys. Your future selves will thank you for it!
I believe he did a guest appearence on one of his friends channels for his bday.... That friend happens to own a gym, perhaps more collabs as he learns the ropes?
We’re all rooting for you to achieve your health goals, Chris!
Tip from an overweight dude: Choose a “favourite bowl”. I lost about 10 kg (was 112, is 99) just getting myself a tiny miso bowl and ate exact same food but portioned it in this “favourite bowl”. Started cycling, swimming & just going around to places by foot if possible. I still look overweight, still am overweight but this 10 kilos I lost REALLY did make my life a lot “lighter”. I stopped doing this bc of my uni exams but I’m Planning on doing this once again this summer. God speed Chris!
turns out the "favorite bowl" isn't just a me thing I guess lol
Hello
Nice, i also managed to lost 15kg (was 100kg, now 85kg) in 2 months.
Well the thing is i didn't do much exercise like you did, i just change the way i eat by pick the right food (eat more fruits and veggies), reducing the amount of my sugar and calorie intake, no drinking, no drinking iced water/drinks, good sleep, regularly took a dump, and lastly don't stress over things.
Higher proteins for satiety, lowish healthy fats and moderate carbs.
As long you follow these rules, you can eat as much variety as you want on the long haul.
Hope you aced those exams!
You got this, Chris! And as for goals, I've always wanted to recreate Basho's journey across Japan described in the "Narrow Road of the Interior" (Oku no Hosomichi). That could be a cool walk or cycling journey, and you could find very Edo-era things to do along the way.
Best wishes, Chris. I remember your losing weight in Japan videos back in the day where you lost 8kg and was talking about how great you felt. You can definitely get your health back in order, man. Don't be discouraged.
Best of luck sir! Get an accountability partner, it really goes a long way. If you need one, shoot me a message. It's the most useful tool.
I am sure we can get Ryotaro to chase Chris with a katana 😜
Coincidence, in my mind I wondered how long it would take for Ryotaro to drive Chris over the edge...the content would be hilariious.
I call it accountabillibuddy. I have one. 😂
Second this. My mother is my accountability partner so I lose quite a bit of weight when I go back home to visit for a month or two. Then I go abroad and gain weight.
@@HeavenlyCreature. Ryotaro with a katana, and Pk and Ryosuke with the gloves
one thing I've definitely noticed after following your channel these last 8 years, it becomes very easy to gain all the weight you lost back (which, dont get me wrong, is SUPER common and it makes weight loss very difficult). the hard part is turning your goal from, well, a goal, to a long-term life-changing habit. but I believe in you man, you sound very determined to do so and I wish you the best of luck. it's okay to treat yourself sometimes too, don't forget that! slow progress is still progress!
True! I like finding a genuine hobby that helps me stay fit. If you force yourself to love hiking, biking, swimming, etc, then working out is no longer a hassle or a chore.
I'm rooting for you, Chris! I need to get back in shape as well. It's really hard to get back into the swing of things, but just know that you're not alone!
I really like the part where you explain how you're goal-oriented because that is what is helping me right now. I've been a bit overweight for a while but never thought anything of it. Then I ended up getting a bad report after a lab test earlier this year and decided I needed to get healthier (family history of high blood pressure and diabetes doesn't help either). What helps me is my love of hiking and travelling. I realized that if I don't improve, I won't have the energy or ability to go out and explore how I want. Diet is the main thing for sure, but you don't have to suffer while on a diet. You want to diet in a way where you could continue it for years and years. You don't need to sacrifice flavor for healthy food either. There's great recipes online for tasty, healthy food. Best of luck on the journey! Just know there are many fans like me with you all the way!
I also got diagnosed with fatty liver, I was upset to hear the news about that because my doctor told me it was odd for me to get it that it could be genetics. So I did the only thing I could work out to revert the damage, and so far I lost weight and my liver enzymes have gone down and is normal 😁but enough of me its about you, I believe you Chris, it may be hard, but I know you have the power to do it! wish you the best Chris :)
That's a relief to hear! Well done! It was the only thing on the report that genuinely surprised me and got me quite worried. Hopefully I can turn it around like yourself!
Fried food will cause that in a liver, i have a fatty liver cause i ate too much fried food, im not morbidly unhealthy but my liver is at risk dispite not likeing alcohol
@@AbroadinJapan I know you will!
@@giannicolamatteo8155 yea it difficult but glad I could make changes to my diet and try new things out but I hope you have a speedy recovery same with Chris
@@AbroadinJapan Please do! Mine didn't go diagnosed until far too late and dealing with the consequences isn't fun. I know you can do it, Chris.
You got this man! As a 27 year old, I’m starting to feel some of those same things as you, but watching this motivates me to get out and live a healthier lifestyle! Let’s do this💪
He has inspired me too, lol he's gonna have to start a fitness channel now! Lol
@@audiooddities9982 Oh, he does have a fitness channel. ruclips.net/video/wwH3rA8Evow/видео.html at 4:30 he gives us a sneak peak of his Health Babe channel.
I've recently started my getting healthier journey. I have my yearly in September and I'm REALLY hoping for good news. Improvements from last year at least. Good luck man!
maybe you can make the series with garnt, since garnt never went out as well, you can make excuses to work out with him, make it a challenge or something. and call the series "take it for garnted"
You can do it Chris! Championing you on along the way. Learning about nutrition helped me lose nearly 6 stones and keep it off. It took a long time but it helped me really understand food and what my body needed as opposed to pure, painful reduction and restriction over the short term which is harder to maintain.
You’ve got my support for sure!
I think you could try a specific fitness challenge activity near the start of your journey, then do it again at the end of the year and see what kind of differences you feel when completing that activity. That's definitely one of the ways I've gotten self motivation when I realize I can do a certain activity way better comparing to before. You got this!
I'm in the same boat honestly and it really is difficult to just "do it" and I actually used to be fit as well. The combination of Covid and eating greasy foods are just hell. I hope for the both of us that we physically and mentally get better. Also keep it up with the enjoyable videos! Been loving your content for a long time now
What I've tried is taking pictures along the journey of weight loss. It really helped me during my progression and gave me more determination. I also learnt about calorie counting and reduced my overall intake of sugar too. I'm excited to see your progression when you get back!
(I dropped from 90kg to 66kg within a year) You got this Chris!
In the anime for the video game Final Fantasy XV, a character who is a photographer initially starts off in the anime being obese. Encouraged by a princess to become friends with the main character (a prince), he realizes it won't look good standing next to such a figure in his current condition and documents his weight loss with a picture every day. That actually sounds really cool and will make an amazing transformation video. Might do that myself.
never forget, it's a marathon not a race, take your time and consistency truly is key, i'd love to see your progress!
The fatty liver stuff can be from added sugar, it happened to my brother as well, cutting out the sugar made the liver numbers way better for him. If you want a challenge, we are swimming from Sweden to Denmark this summer, it's a 10 mile trip though (we have to cross where it is legal to do so).
😉
you know you can drive right?
@@bookboy6924 Shhhh, they are European.
@@bookboy6924 Pretty sure driving from Sweden to Denmark won't make you more fit.
@@bookboy6924 it's impossible to speak with danish toll booths and border guards
Aren't the Danes allowed to hit you with a stick then? Or is that only allowed when the sea freezes over?
As someone who has been struggling through a more healthy mental, emotional and physical journey this was encouraging to see. I look forward to seeing this journey!
There's always people to support you so don't be afraid to ask :)
The biggest thing is consistency. Do something every day, or nearly so. It doesn’t have to be much. Just move that body even when you don’t want to. That’s when real positive changes happen brother. You’ve inspired me so much in life. I’m sure this is something you can do as well. - someone a few years into their own fitness journey who’s finally happy about the way he looks.
You don’t even need to go all kale and salads bullshit.
Prioritize protein, around .8-1.2 grams per lb of your goal body weight, and try to figure out your maintenance calories (there are online calculators and over time it becomes rather intuitive) and shoot for a slight deficit, do not starve yourself for short term progress. Don’t go no carbs, it’s simple, easy fuel for your body, although limiting them can be effective. Mix in some fruits and veggies and avoid regularly consuming your high caloric pocky chicky, but honestly once you get to a point where you’re consistently burning off a lot of what you eat you can be more comfortable “cheating” and eating those things people often feel guilty about. This ended up being long winded, but I just want to encourage you. Good luck Chris-San!
That protein thing is a bit much. It’s more of consistent exercise make sure you get the nutrients you need and eat whatever else you want without going over a minor caloric deficient with the aim of a certain goal weight.
I prefer swimming 2-3 times a week 45 minute swims. High energy for time and low impact. I have lowered my cholesterol by cutting out some high protein high cholesterol foods. Like I love sour cream but what’s better is guacamole or avocados. Similar no more milk in coffee. No breakfast kefir (high protein diary with cholesterol). Lastly I try to have meat once a day at most, and that is not always consistent, but I love lentils, black beans, and tofu.
@@1337billybob I suppose for the goal of lowering cholesterol making those choices would be smart. I was thinking more in line with speeding up metabolic rates with an increase in musculature, as muscle costs your body calories to maintain. If your goal is overall health then you’re absolutely correct making healthy choices is always going to be better.
I was also thinking more about maximizing results without making too much of a lifestyle change. Just giving tips more associated with my own fitness journey, however, I’m still young and not overly concerned with my cholesterol and other levels as much as I probably should be. Good on you!
Also small, but achievable goals. I need to try harder.
@psych that sounds like a good workable plan, good luck with your journey! You too Chris!
@@1337billybob high protein foods are more filling, resulting in you eating less. I agree that prioritizing cholesterol is a good thing but if the goal is weight loss, High protein is very helpful.
I'd love some camping episodes. Always wanted to see more of what camping is like in Japan. Combine that with hiking and such, and that is a lot of exercise too! Also, speaking of health, ever dive into the whole microbiome focused diet shtuff?
*"Affable in life. Affable in death"* What a quote 😂😂
I wonder if the test result is going to be different if Chris in US or UK xD
4:10 Wow actually a really cool fanart!!
Hello Chris! I always love seeing your videos on my page
As a "former fat kid" who went from 122kg to 82kg, I highly recommend strength training! Building muscle raises your basal metabolic rate and helps tremendously in losing weight. Also, there is no cardio better than boxing, regardless of whether you're hitting a bag or sparring (and everyone loves a boxing RUclipsr lmao).
When boxing, always get wrist support. Wether it be those boxing wraps or a thin glove with wrist support, always use them. Its not worth it to get your wrists fucked for the sake of hitting a bag. Other than that, maybe get your technique in order by taking some boxing classes so you dont develop bad habits and problems later on.
I was just about to come in and comment the exact same thing. Boxing is the best workout I have ever done and has improved my confidence too! I can't recommend it enough.
Ingesting ketones kills hunger & should make fasting easier, too much exercise can be counterproductive.
I agree with op. Doing some sort of sport that makes you gain muscle makes wonders for losing weight. Not just because muscle as a tissue needs more upkeep from the body than fat, consuming energy, but more than anything because after some tought hour of lets say swimming, your body demands nutrients, and suddenly junk food doesnt taste good any more...
Trying to lose weight and build muscle at the same time is the dumbest advice you could ever give someone.
Musclebuilding makes you extremely fucking hungry, and you will not burn off the extra calories unless you literally spend your whole days at the gym. Not to mention eating less but not seeing the results on the weight scale is extremely demoralising.
You always want to lose the weight you want to lose first, and then start building muscles one you are satisfied.
Im in this with ya! My health recently took a dive between work and school. However, with a trip to japan on my radar sometime within the next 12 months, I definitely want to feel fit for my arrival. Your video couldnt have come at a better time to help motivate me. Best of luck!
Althought that fan art was probably made in good faith, I’m really glad to see you got your check up done! 32 years young man and honestly the older we get the more we have to work harder to unfix the damage. Theres a reason you dont feel good, trust that gut feeling. Best to you Mr. Broad and cheers to 32! 🍻
I'm actually glad he addressed the fan art, because the type of response he got, in which that art was condemned, is exactly the kinda bullshit nothing response that serves no purpose.
The art wasn't made to shame Chris and he knows it. It's a joke. The people who take it as an affront (on behalf of someone else...), don't actually improve anything, they just throw some hate around and then feel better for playing the knight to their poor, famous damsel in (perceived) distress.
Chris has a problem and that picture isn't it. He realizes it and works on fixing the actual issue in a sensible manner and that's all that matters.
Hi Chris. Found your channel from your collab with Ludwig. Funnily enough, this is the first video of yours I've ever watched, and it definitely hit close to home. I, myself, have been hugely obese for the majority of my adult life. Was 137kg, now 126, and hopefully on the right trajectory now. Hopefully we can both share good news over the coming months :)
This one hits home for me Chris. I'm 40, and have been on blood pressure medication for the last year or so... It was really getting me down but I couldn't see a way out of it. Then recently, on a car journey with my kids, my youngest hugged my arm and told me she wished that I would lose weight because she loves me and wants me to be around for a long time. Immediate gut punch of a reality check. That was around 3 weeks ago, and I've just lost my first stone and am already seeing changes. If my fat ass can manage it, your significantly less fat ass definitely can. Good luck, I'll race you to the skinny jeans!
As you want recommendations on physical challenges in Japan I would recommend 高知の室戸完歩！I takes place in November and basically the challenge is to walk 90 kilometres in a day, from Kochi city to Cape Muroto. I tried it and as I was in a bad shape I failed at the 65 kilometre-mark and was unable to even walk to the bathroom for a whole two weeks afterwards. :) :) :) During the walk there is also the constant fear of a tsunami coming; in the case of an earthquake you would have to face running up the steep mountains or die. A real fitness test.
This one sounds interesting and you get my vote :D
Right, so either you die of stroke or you die by tsunami, hell the fuck yeah I'm I
Sounds like FREAKING HELL!!😳
You are lucky you didn’t DIE!
90 km is really extreme though
i also recently had a bit of a health wake up call when i found that i have been having joint and back pain from weight gain over the pandemic and i'm only 26 years old. you made a lot of great points in this video that were also the reasons why i decided to get healthier too and it's cool to think we're on this journey together along with the countless others who may also be trying to improve themselves too. i'm looking forward to this series!!
everyone I've ever come across with "fatty liver" was never from drinking, it was always adults and minors who've had a pretty unhealthy diet,
It mostly comes from excess fructose (which is processed exclusively by the liver). Limiting soda/candy and fruit in general tends to make a massive difference.
Non alcoholic fatty liver is also a condition. I dont drink but have it and my ALP levels have always been high. I eat well and excercise but unfortunately still have a predisposition to it
A lot of stuff is usually not from drinking although people like to think it is. I lost count of how many times the hospital staff where I live mention how (random medical condition) would get better if the person did not drink. They have said this exact thing now to three people who don't drink alcohol including myself. One is definitely false as she is allergic to alcohol yet they continue to assume all medical problems are either drinking or smoking.
All that damn sugar people are eating without realizing it or not caring to find out.
Best of luck, Chris! I think a lot of us have been having this struggle recently, myself included. I do have a tip that might be helpful. There's a frozen health food company here in Japan called Nosh that my husband and I order from. They send you frozen meals that are low-calorie but pretty delicious (some even include fried chicken ;) ). In fact, I've lost about 3 kgs just by eating them when I'm too busy to prepare a legit meal, and also by trying not to eat anything past 7 PM.
Japan does a spartan race every year (I think), would be really interesting if you could train for that. I do believe your mate nicholas trains people to enter that competiton, it seems like a very hard comp but feels like its worth it!
As far as things (with physical connotations) that I would love to see, Camping in Japan would be an amazing video, documenting nature, possibly spear fishing (A long-standing Japanese tradition) and just being there with some friends would make an amazing video.
I would love to see Camping in Japan
wishing you the best of luck! a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
I would LOVE to see a healthy Chris. One of my favourite youtubers of all time. I want to see my boy healthy and happy :') Now you're back in Japan after the much needed British break, let's get onto this health drive!!
Did not expect Chris Motionless to be here😂 anyway yay Chris Broad is back. It is always good to start getting healthy, better late than never. All the best Chris!
Right? I saw that and thought, "Oh no, not Chris Motionless. Poor guy. Puts out a new album and this is what happens to him?"
Honestly I think my friends may know Chris Motionless over Mr Broad 😂
yep i am so happy to see that he mentioned him
Motionless in White and Abroad in Japan is a collab I never thought I'd see :P
Unironically, I asked CDawg in the latest Wacky Weekend video, if you Two would try out "Different Gyms in Japan". I guess now's a good as any to give us a tour and your personal input on them!
That's actually a brilliant idea! I'd definitely be interested to see what the Japanese gyms have to offer!
I’m legit curious about this. Eventually I do want to travel to Japan and see what they offer…. do they have Planet Fitness in Japan?
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This is an awesome idea!
You will do great with this man! As long as you maintain that same conviction you will be right and ready in no time. Plus just like so many of your other videos you will encourage and help others have the drive to better themselves as well.
Your videos are easily among my favorites and help encourage me to travel to Japan as I've always wanted. Thank you for still being one of the tried and true RUclipsrs. You should be more than proud!
Awww Chris! Sending lots of love! I understand, having health issues can bring you down. Ive been struggling with issues related to my sugar levels since I was around 16 YO and recently they told me I'm pretty close to diabetes. So I sort of get you.
Please take care of yourself and don't let it get you down, make it a motivation for you to get healthier ❤️
Your sentence "It's Japan that did this to me" made me laugh. Funnily, that is what happened to me, even though we have completely different diets. I lived in Japan as a vegetarian for 7 months and gained 5kg (which was a lot for me, since I was very thin till then and not afterwards) because all the veggies were so expensive. I am from a country where food is very affordable and I can eat as many veggies as I want. In Japan I mostly ate instant ramen for budgeting reasons. And after a while I felt like I was not full however much I ate.
Long story short: going back home, eating how I ate before with lots of veggies was all it took to not feel overweight and loose those 5kg.
Yeah, people don't realize: we humans have enough calories at our disposal to feed everyone on Earth (if we just distributed them fairly), BUT there aren't enough fruits and veggies in the world to allow everyone good health. In the future, we're going to need much less animals chomping up fields of hay and corn, and grow fruits and veggies instead.
And after a while I felt like I was not full however much I ate. - no wonder all the deficiencies you get from eating ramen only will make you overeat
Not surprising. Instant ramen is loaded with sodium which will cause water retention.
@@inspiteofshame Grass Fed and animals feed on good things yes we do actually need more and less of them fed on soy and corn
As a fellow Overweight white man with high blood pressure and cholesterol I understand your struggle, It is not easy to loose weight when you have access to so many delicious food options. Stay strong Chris and may the willpower be with you.
You too big chungus, hope we can all achieve a nice health.
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@@echelon2k8 Whoopsies
It’s all about consistently. I am a powerlifter, training 4 times a week at the moment in prep for a competition. I started for the same reasons. Turned 22 and got a terrible health report and kicked my butt into gear. I tell you what, I have not wanted to train more often than I want to, but it feels good to show up consistently. Very excited to see what you do!
I will be 30 this year, and got similar doctors visit info recently. Im 6'2" but recently weighed myself at 240lbs, which is the heaviest I have ever been. I work from home now so sitting and not exercising got to me. Weeks ago I told myself to stop saying "I'm going to workout and change diet soon" and actually did it. Feeling better, and I've lost weight! Hang in there Chris
I'm the same height, but I weigh 290lbs, but I don't really look it because a chunk of it goes to my butt and also I'm built like a truck.
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However you wanna spin it, 290 is really unhealthy for 6’2
Having just found out I've got diabetes type 2 last week, I hear you man! I'm lucky that it can be managed by diet and exercise because it's been caught early. I've lost 18 kilos in last 6 months so even before the diagnosis I was heading in right direction. So let's collaborate mate! I'll keep watching your vids and you keep me entertained!
Have you considered cycling across Japan while editing a new video every day? That sounds like it would be incredible for your health.
He should invite some friends along each leg of the journey as well to encourage him.
this got me lol
Good luck on your journey, Chris! We're rooting for you! It's gonna be an arduous one, but you've got this!
This is a remarkable video and such a courageous thing to address. People think celebrities live perfect lives but everyone can benefit to hear from someone as inspiring as yourself that we need to take care of ourselves. I defo need to do the same. Thank you Chris and all the best on your journey to a healthier you!
@@XXX_XI_MM Is Chris Broad not celebrated? I’d say with a few million subs that he very much is. The term Celebrity is not good or bad it’s how use your status and influence as a celebrity that defines that. Chris Broad uses his (albeit self deprecating and hilarious) for good.
I'm in the same boat at you, Chris. I've recently gotten a good wake-up call for my health and it's really motivated me to start taking things more seriously. We can both do this a step at a time. I'll be rooting for you ☺
I feel you. I turn 34 this year and after moving to Japan last August, I weigh the heaviest I ever have...I blame the stress of the move and not getting back into good habits. Last week, I decided I have to make a change. Started putting my workouts in the morning first, before everything else (and all the excuses I make up in my mind). Still working on the food part though...because there is so much good food to discover here! But it's a start. I'm feeling motivated, and I hope that continues. Especially since I'm hoping to hike up Mt Fuji before I leave in three years, I really need to get in shape for it! Best luck to you on your journey!
Rooting for you brother! With love from NC, USA
I am also struggling with weight due to thyroid issues and a severe burnout I got last year which made me seek comfort in food but I am getting better now also realized I could put more efford in it. I am getting a dog in August so I have a reason to go out every day (I have a home office job) and honestly your video is also a huge motivation to put more efford in it until the dog is here! Lets do this together!
I myself have always struggled with weight loss Chris. I still am, you’re inspiring me to get healthier too. You got this man! Sending love from Canada!
You got this man, a good weight loss story is always great and inspiring to see. My personal bit of advice would be to not take the inevitable times that you fall a bit short of your goal as a "failure". As long as you learn from it and pick yourself up afterwards, that's nothing but success. wish you the best :)
Healthy=happy. So excited to see the transformation.
Weight loss hopefully isn't the focus. Making sensible changes and working towards good health overall is what I'm sending out for Chris. 💔
Like you I recently received a bad physical report, including all of the items highlighted in this video. It is really a wake up call, and I also feel embarrassment at letting things get to this point. Taking inspiration from this video and your past weight loss series to begin my own fitness journey. Cheers.
You’ve got this Chris 🥳
We’re all cheering you on!
On another note, I would love to see you attack water sports!! 🌊 It would be super cool to see a video of the water sports Japan has to offer and to see you challenging in dragon boat racing, canoeing, flyboarding, and maybe even some snorkeling 🐠
Do mini cycling series Chris, like the OG journey across japan, but shorter. Cycling in Japan is always an amazing experience
My Father is 75 years old and has had some terrible health probs over the past few years. He decided that he was going to go back to eating and drinking the way he did when he was at his healthiest, as a youth in the 1960's, when he still lived at home in the UK and his Mother cooked all of his meals. No artificial anything, no takeaway crap, no sugary soft drinks, no excess carbs, just good old fashioned British home cooking. He is looking and feeling so much better and says it is a way of life, not a diet, after all it was the way of life back then. And if you hate strenuous exercise, then walking is a great form of exercise and if you are going back to the UK, you can make some RUclips vids about walks in the English Countryside, we would all love to see them.
Watching this video after watching your bike trek and spartan race. It's awesome to see how your determination and perseverance has already gotten you so far.
In your defence, we have just experienced the effects of the pandemic with isolation/lockdown. I’m sure more than a few of us (myself included) can relate to not so healthy food choices combined with inactivity resulting in weight gain over the past few years.
True. I recently went on a hike because our country shut down everything (even reasonable exercise, if you can't tell I live in a place that's not a nature preserve).
I went biking for groceries a few times a week but otherwise haven't eaten or done as much physical activity as I normally do because the places I usually visit by bike or car were shut down and restricted from public entry.
While I technically understand the reasoning, most people either go to gym and avoid parks because they smell like concentrated dog pee. At the moment, I was one of the nuts cruising E-bay for a turbo trainer and home work out courses (which I generally hate.) just to burn through the calories. My ability to sit in front of a computer with no financial worries thankfully, is a huge fortune, but you don't realize just how much crap you eat when you're stuck browsing the snack selection at home. (In office, I have a mini-fridge that usually gets a few sweets but mostly contains flavored water and cut fruit.)
Yes, need to break that snacking cycle now!
Good on you for being motivated! It’s not easy but it’s important to do your best!
Hey Chris, I'm going through some similar stuff with my physical and mental health (and just turned 30). Stick with it. You're great, your content is great, and I hope to see more of your stuff for years to come! I'll be thinking of you when working on my fitness and mental health.
Cheers!
I recently came back from singapore, after being there 6 months. I actually kept my weight on, all 84kg, but my blood values were much better. I assume mainly from the extra walking i did. But my doctor stated i will just go back to my old values if i don't get more active and/or eat better.
So my goal for the year, 10k steps a day. AT LEAST. I plan on adding more goals, like being able to run for more than 30secs without passing out :)
Good luck to you on your active goals!
You might be better off focusing on your stamina and strength capacity over arbitrary numbers. Cardio burns calories but muscles require calories to stay around.
Long story short, lifting weights is good to include in your plan.
I did reply back to when you posted about this on Twitter. My advice is the same: be consistent, make small repeatable changes, no crash or fad diets, and don't completely deny yourself something you crave. This is a lifestyle change and those take time and effort. Don't beat yourself up if you hit a snag or fail to hit a goal, those things happen and you aren't perfect. You got this. 👍🏾
Do your best chris! I started my journey 2 months ago and still going strong, it's all about discipline and hard work. You got this!
Last November, I failed in a test of becoming nation servant in foreign affairs ministry and threw my chance away to work abroad because of my overweight and unfit body condition. Now i realize of how health could impact not only the daily life, but also the future.
What a chance to see you finally starting to get fit. I think i will start to do that too. Hope we all can achieve the fitness level that we want.
Cheers, Chris. Love your work, as always and please keep up the good work 👏
Good on you Chris, all the best for the times ahead!
The only advice I can give is if you start to find it difficult is there a friend you can go on this journey with? Because it's always easier if you can, you can hold each other accountable, find joy in each other's success, just have more fun together than it would be alone. Either way, I wish you every success in your journey Chris!
Love to see the self-improvement Chris!!! In order to make it a long term thing I’d highly recommend finding foods that are healthy but are also YUMMY! When you stop feeling like you’re sacrificing when you’re eating something it leads to long term continued wellness :) all the best Chris we’re all rooting for you!!!!!
Understand how you feel. I turned 32 at the end of last year and I was 20stone! Been eating healthier and walking more and have lost 2 stone so far this year. Small changes help make big differences.
Are the British the only people in the world that use the weight measurement of "Stones" ? Modern world uses Kilos, the US uses pounds....but the British use the ancient term stones...it reminds me of the way you use to use schillings 😜
I hope you find your stones! 😭
are you measuring in large or small stones?
Glad you are coming back to the UK we have had such lovely weather recently you could walk around some of the 100s of parks and gardens that we have
I got the same report exactly a year ago at 31 and it scared the crap out of me.
I've lost 50 lbs since then, my blood pressure is back to normal, and I can go hiking every weekend now (I could barely climb the stairs in my building last year).
My only piece of advice is not to do anything extreme! Small changes of habits can go a long way :)
Out of all the youtubers ive watched throughout my life, I have to say, Chris has stayed the most consistent, entertaining, genuine, funny and creative out of all of them. I remember watching his climbing mount fuji video when it came out, I was barely in 6th grade!!! Chris' content has only gotten better since and he's skyrocketed in popularity but he's kept that wonderful personality of his and I can continue watching him for years to come. Im happy to where you've gotten in life and I'm rooting for you in this new journey Chris!!! You've even inspired me to try and get healthier too. Love you lots chris!!
I am right there with you Chris, have been putting on weight for years without paying any attention to it, but I think I will follow along and finally start the journey. Good luck!
You've got this Chris!! You and Pete need to give the world the calendar it deserves!!