Hi everyone, Dan here! I am grateful you decided to stick around, but remember to go out an implement these changes. What was the main lesson you took away from this video? Comment down below and remember to subscribe in order to support the channel!
That desk walker, will look to invest in that to keep in office AND the "Evolving" is a great nugget. Changing my eating habits people notice and it takes some courage to stick to your guns and saying no to eating a lot at work potlucks or not celebrating things with eating a "cheat meal" after a tough work week. Stacking up these "courage wins" become noticeable and "oh you're acting different". Yup, sorry not sorry, busy evolving over here :D SOLID VIDEO THANKS FOR SHARING
i love that you talked about losing weight doesnt make you feel good. it is the disciple of showing up, being kind to your self on days that you go off the plan, and being educated about fitness, nutrition, and having the community that makes this journey worthy. this is indeed a lifestyle change
For me, I found the best way for my body to loose that last 20 pounds (I almost always eat between 5 and 7 pm - that’s it) was to eat Every Other Day. I loose about one pound a day doing this. I consider it a 36 hour fast but generally it goes into the 40s. The great thing about not eating until dinner is no hunger - but there are desires to eat. Keeping busy takes your mind off that.
@@Wanderer727 For breakfast I usually have a cup of coffee with almond milk and 2 weetabix with almond milk. For lunch either a 2 egg omelette on buttered toast with a bit of sriracha sauce or 3 plain rice cakes with decent peanut butter and for dinner anything as long as it isn’t complete junk food. During that time I completely cut out Crisps, Chocolate, Sweets and Pizzas. I did a little bit of exercise too but not everyday and then it was only around 4,000-5,000 steps.
You’re so on the money about stopping alcohol , I’ve always worked out 4-5 days a week , at the age of 53 can’t remember a weekend where I didn’t drink significantly, I have been unable to move the scale for five years. I cut out alcohol 30 days ago without severely modifying my diet I’ve dropped over 15 lbs.
Takeaways: 1) “to lose weight you have to become a different person”. This was a realization I had recently after gaining 25 lbs under extreme stress. I want to be a person who can deal with stress appropriately and respect myself. If I stay the same person, I will stay the same. I’ve started to think - what would my ideal healthy self do? When would I wake up? When would I workout? When would I walk? What new activities would I join? What are my non-negotiables? 2) “give yourself a year to reach your goal.” This is tough. I hate feeling limited and insecure in my fat, unhealthy, body so I want it off as fast as possible. Giving myself the grace to implement the new me and new habits will make it sustainable. Which is my ultimate goal. But this is what I struggle with. Great video. I’ll watch again. ❤
I definitely understand your comment. What has helped me is framing my mind to like the process. Since i have to eat like this for the rest of my life I need to learn to love it. Start loving moving your body, love trying new recipes, love your new habits. It helps the time fly by and it gives you things to look forward to on this new journey. I am in it with you!! #wegotthis❤
Biggest takeaway is I did not gain all this weight overnight. I need to be patient with myself and give myself a longer time horizon. Thanks for this video!
Eating a Carnivore Diet is the first time in 60 years that I'm not Hungry and Constantly Starving. Carnivore Reversed my Diabetes and I lost a 100 pounds in 6 months
I have problems to lose only 5kg (11 lbs). It seems nothing, but being consistent is hard ;) I need to become a new person to achieve that! Thank you for this video, man! Greetings from Poland 👊
I've lost 40+ lbs in the last 5 months. I still have 25 lbs to go, but I'm doing great! I am more active this year than any other year of my life, and I feel great! Two things I did, aside from exercise: No soda, at all. Not one soda since March. Lots of protein bars. Breakfast and lunch on the weekdays is all protein bars.
How did you become so insightful? Everyone needs to hear you and your strategy for healthy living. That’s the key to weight loss. We have to work on our emotional side in addition to food and exercise to maintain this new lifestyle. Much appreciated!
If you look at heart rate zones: Walking (unless you are speed walking) is only going to get you into fat burn range. Brisk jogging or running will get you into cardio. And sprinting will get you up to peak heart rate.
That’s not the same cardio he is talking about. Walking is a natural thing we do everyday. Doing specific cardio exercises isn’t useful for weightloss. HIIT and HILT resistance and walking is the best. Cardio is good to build stamina but not to lose weight. .
alcohol is my kryptonite . not that i drink it everyday, but i cant resist it when im with friends , happens like once a week. the rest is easy for me.
Same buddy. I’m gonna go sober for September. I don’t drink as much as I used to but tend to go overboard at home. Strange the healthier I get the more drinking feels like poison haha
I’ve been a yo-yo dieter my whole life. I’ve gained and lost more weight than I can count. And yet, I can’t ever remember feeling like I’ve ever reached my goal in since being a fat kid to now being 42. Or at least, holding onto perceived “thinness” long enough to enjoy it. I took a hot minute to acknowledge the damage I did to my metabolism and realized I would have to commit to a year to fix myself. I decided to make it about habits vs results. And everything this man just said is exactly the thoughts and realizations I have made and accepted if I’m ever going to put an end to this conversation of weight loss. Thank you for confirming that there is only one way to do this. Slow and steady wins the race.
Thank you ! I just took notes ! Focusing on 'becoming a different person' versus focusing on the Weight Loss !!! I'm ready ! Alcohol is already out of my life..
I discovered this video trying to have a long term fat loss solution. I've seen a few of your other videos too. Thank you for what you do. I have been on this never ending cycle since joining the military of losing weight for the biannual weigh in before doing our physical readiness test. I've done keto, paleo, pescaterian, vegetarian, blood type diet, intermittent fasting. All are effective at helping me meet my goal. With lots of water throughout the day. I'm on a new journey but I want to go into a maintenance between my prt in October and my next one probably in the summer maybe next year could go back to twice a year again. I'd say I was somewhere around 260 and I am now in the 240s. Lots of strength training, watching my protein intake and Consistency over the last three months almost. To take it to the next level I'm creating my own personalized workout with more consistent cardio sessions and being even more diligent with my calorie deficit and increase my protein more. Thanks for your videos.
"Body positivity" can be an obstacle for someone to reach their goals. If you arent happy with your body's looks but hide behind "being okay being obese", you will not commit to changing yourself.
Biggest take away for me: it’s not so much about the weight, but about health as a whole, including mental heath. I am starting this big change journey in the wake of my dad’s passing. He was obese all my life… But he was unhealthy in so many other ways (probably contributing to his obesity). He had a miserable end of life. That’s not what I want for myself. What you said about identity change really hit home for me. I see so many contradictory things about weight loss that all claim to be scientifically true… It’s hard to find my way… I like your video because it’s not promising easy quick results. I don’t think there can be long lasting easy quick results.
@@danfoundera decent part of my family (on both maternal and paternal sides) is sadly riddled with all kinds of illnesses and diseases, so that truly is so motivating to me. If I already have so much potentially stacked against me, I want to give myself the best fighting chance I possibly can! I refuse to be defeatist and just wait to see what happens… I have agency, power, and control over my body and I damn well try to at least have some sort of balance! Alcohol continues to be the thing I most struggle to give up since it’s such a big part of my social life, but I will continue to work at it and at not consuming as much as I have in the past- it’s just not worth it in the end! Anyway, good luck to us all on this journey to wellness!!
The biggest take away is build muscle and calorie deficit with high protein intake will make a change. So far I lost 4 pounds of fat and 2 pounds of muscle. So maybe less cardio?
@danfounder . I’ve been following you for the last month or so. Great information! Thanks for taking the time to help us improve on our lifes overall. Quick question: have you considered getting your videos translated to spanish? I’m sure you have thought about it, it will definately help a lot of other folks around the globe. Thanks, Daniel
Love this video. Thank you for the journaling plug and reminding people to expect results may take longer. Also that you will evolve into a different person. there was a way that weight was gained. That way has to go as well as the weight! Brilliant.
Ugh, having two full-time jobs waking up at 4:30. Working all day until midnight. Definitely is my biggest issue. Followed by the garbage I eat because I'm out away from home. I tried to be methodical about what I no mayonnaise, no deep fried foods, but I'm thinking my sleep habit has a lot to do with my being overweight
I just found your channel. I have watched hundreds of videos on weight loss and let me tell you, your videos are the best I have come across. Why you don’t have more subscribers is beyond me. Fantastic content… thank you!
I really do agree about the alcohol but I think you're missing a key thing a lot of people now drink energy drinks and that may be worse in some aspects. Just something to think about
It’s so hard for me I’ve tried everything dieting going to gym everyday and my weight is only going up I’m over weight I’m a small person so I look big
@@danfounder you are one creator who deserves real attention man. Been through lean body 90 great results. Soon I will join coaching. Building my side hustle to afford it.
i go to the gym six times a week, on intermittent fasting since the last 1 and a half month. im on a weight loss journey. is it ok if i drink once a week?
Hi I am 5’3” with small build, and pear shaped. My ideal weight is 120. If I multiply that by 10 that’s only 1200 cal which is too low. What do you suggest?
I am exactly the same as you. I don't count calories. I try to eat 120 grams of protein in various forms. Veggies and some fresh fruit. I walk 2xs per day most days about 30 minutes (or ride bike for some variety) and lift weights 4xs per week. Sleep is important too. I am 64 and in good health overall. Make positive steps as much as you can every day as much as possible. Don't eat sugar, junk foods, starchy carbs like pasta, bread n rice and avoid seed/ vegetable oils. Eat real whole foods and try not eating after 6pm. Hope that helps ❤
Came for the content for my own journey, and leaving thumbs up for it, but a double-Like for Yoshikawa’s Musashi on the (viewer’s) upper left bookshelf. Pure classic.
I did not get the formula for calorie intake. Do you multiply ideal weight by 10 or current weight multiply by 10? 6:25 Then you are saying multiply by multiple factors, but never say what those are.
But what if you workout at night? Im a nurse so I have long days. My days start at 5:30am and I’m in bed by 10pm but I workout (taekwondo) from 7pm-8:30pm. And I’m staaaarving afterwards
Is there a time either at work or right after to eat your last meal? I used to carry my food in a small cooler to eat according to my work schedule which was crazy. If I wad really hungry at night I'd eat just enough to quiet my stomach in order to sleep. I try to stop eating by 6pm at the latest and even 4pm many days. It really makes a difference ❤😊
That’s my problem is I get impatient because my sister says who is a beanpole she says how long it take you to put all the way down. Did it happen overnight? Did it happen in a week? Did it happen in a few months now it’s took years so it’s probably gonna take you that long to take it off if it doesn’t then, you know you’ve made a huge accomplishment, but I just get very very impatient and then I throw on the towel after about three months
@@user-dn1pj3db2k It takes discipline and strong willpower for sure! The big thing is to keep moving throughout the day! I consciously do things like park my car the furthest distance at Walmart or mall so I force myself to walk further distances! I try to walk all over town to run errands or do shopping so I'm not driving from place to place! Simple adjustments in mindset make a difference!
With stopping alcohol, after I started taking the amino acid GABA in the mornings on an empty stomach about 20 mins before eating, I almost completely have eliminate alcohol from my diet. I started taking GABA for the boost in my mood during the day, but notice I had less craving for alcoholic drinks.
So I’m 200 pounds. I need to decrease my calories by I wanna lose 40 pounds times by eight is 320 and then protein grams I want to have like 100 g of protein or more ?? How in the world does Have thatmuch protein in the given day
I think the biggest issue for me is consistency. I'm an attorney for a pretty big company and being busy is an understatement. After I retired from the military, I stopped working out. It took 10 years and 60lbs since I retired to say I'm going to do something. Well... I'm still trying but I'm not consistent. I go one week like 2 times and then get busy and don't go to the gym. Then I'll take a week off and start it again. And I struggle when I'm there. I took a bullet in the shoulder and that arm is weak. I don't have friends so I generally workout alone and that's also discouraging. Ugh. Life
Great information! I’m just now getting back to getting into having a healthy lifestyle. Got injured way back in May 12,2021 in North Little Rock, Arkansas on I-40E but was literally stuck driving a truck while waiting for my now estranged wife to help me. But alas, I chose to get off myself & found ways to rehab.
@@acevedohiramwell 7 minutes after I woke up it's 2 late. I really need a detox I can be sober when I'm alone. But I'm Czech, drinking is not only tolerated but strongly encouraged, sometimes it feels mandatory. When something good hapends we celebrate with shots, when something bad hapends we drink it out with beer, when nothing happens we go for beer. Even in work I'm constantly offered free alcohol, how can an addict say no? I often do, but then I drink or use other substances to cope with existancial dread, because I'm deeply dissapointed in myself. I know exactly what I need to do. Dissapear for few months and get my life in order. The happiest and most sober time of my life was when I quit school and was unemployed for 6months. I was barely drinking or using and when I did it was just a bit to enhance life. But the moment I started work I started using to escape again. Anyway thanks for the comment, you are right best time to do it is today.
You can do it. All you have to do is decide you want something else more. I got cancer last July. I want to live more…. So no alcohol for me, it has been shown to cause higher chances of recurrence of cancer. You can do it. Don’t wait until you have health issues like me. I wasn’t a big drinker, but I did like to have something socially. I don’t need it at all now and am just as happy.
@@sheila7814 thank you, you are hundred 100% right. All you need is something you want more. Don't have that, I work in finance, absolutely hate most of my work. But I know that If I quit I won't be working for a long time. Flunked out of uni and have only experience in finance and almost every position there is soul draining to the max. 90% of the employees are straight up addicts and use all kinds of drugs to escape. Drinking is not only tolateted on the job but encouraged by the boss, sometimes even feel mandatory. I often question if the last 10% that don't abuse drugz even have a soul. They still drink and use but to enhance their experience. Sociopaths with no empathy do very well in my field. I have some money and assets and could survive for year or 2 from it. But I don't want to just survive. I have pretty much made a habit of giving up. I avoided failure for so long I became one. Avoided people for so long I don't even feel human. I will admit it I'm a pus5y. I remember time I had a passion and had no problem putting in 16-18hours of work into it everyday. Failing was just an obstacle on the road and I felt like there's nothing that can't be overcome. I still cling onto hope but the threat it's hanging of is feeble just like my cooked mind. I have always been fit, but now I start to see the abuse on my body. I lie to myself everyday just one drink, little more, then fck it do it all, then some more. I have fcked up pretty good. My wish is to inspire others to change for better. Thank you for reading, wish you the best, stay true to yourself live for love.
Great video. Just a couple of questions. What do you journal about? Or…what am I supposed to write in my journal? Can HIIT workouts with kettlebells replace the traditional weight lifting?
Changing the way I think in order to change my health. Creating new systems slowly for myself transformation. Great video, excellent presentation and helpful content. I have a big goal to lose 30 pounds in the next 11months. I’m recreating my habits and releasing what’s not working in my habits. I’m excited to upgrade to a new version of me. 🎉❤
I really like your advice about embracing an identity change. That is something that is not planned for in journeys like this. Also, I fully agree with separating your bedding. My husband and I did this years ago. We have a King bed with the one fitted sheet under us, but I replaced the top layers with twin sized sheets and blankets. I still have the one King comforter to lay on top to make it all look nice when made up (although sometimes a little lumpy 🙂) This does help a great deal with our different layering needs.
Binging on your videos while at thd gym😊 After giving birth to my 2 personal trouble balls, my weight was over 80 kgs on 162 cm height. I felt horrible. I deleted all social media and decided to start changing one step at a time. Now I am 58 kgs and have been keeping it for the last two years.. I'm 35 and feel happier and look better than I did when I was 16. And the best thing about it is that I don't care what anyone else thinks and I'm not trying to look good for Instagram, but for myself. Your videos represent so well my state of mind over this time, and the information is so well rounded and logical. Keep it up!
Dan your spot on, im 65 years of ag and have lost about 35 kg. It takes time ,its been 18 months. Combination of low carb breiftly carnivore ketio, then low carb. I did no exsucise for year but now have been doing weights in my garage 3x a week coupled wigh track my calories and macros. I eat about 1600 c a day burn about 750 c average daily from act. I walk 5ks bike 15 k and weights every other day. Im also lsting to Ted Niaman about protein so getting about 150g a day . Doing keto int fast3 2 mea9 day is actually a breeze now even wigh activities. Dropped all bad carbs but a hol was hard so wzs my low carb bread but back in keto and dro about 250 300 gm a day. I was 115kg now im 79.5 aiming for 70 by xmas . I found that excusise is paramount its not enough to just eat meat and fat cus you will platued i feel better now than i did at 35 , if you write me i will send you my photos.
I'm a type 1 diabetic. This was discovered when I was 12 years old. My two older brothers were my champions who taught me playing english football. I'm now 64 years old, having lived (so far) for 52 years with diabetes. I am NOT a type 2, fundamentally because I felt that even at such a young age, I wanted to play english football, run in half marathons and half 10Ks, hold my weight and build my strength. I'm in agreement with Dan. This is life extension, the opportunity to do more and the joy of being able to do so.
Changing the way I think in order to change my health. Creating new systems slowly for myself transformation. Great video, excellent presentation and helpful content.
I'm basically don't drink alcohol, maybe a beer a month...I do like it. But I'm tired and have my share of belly fat, not really energetic and not to much into creativity as lately
I went from having the belly of a 7 months pregnant woman, from fluid buildup (Ascites) plus fat, to having a flat stomach and seeing abs muscles. I used to be able to rest my phone and TV remotes on top of my belly sitting straight in a chair. Now i'm leaner in my 40s than I ever have been in my life. Didn't count calories, weigh food, or go on crazy diet plans. Good old fashioned exercise, and eating healthy food.
Hello, I really like your video. Could you please let me know how you calculate protein? What do you do with the number when you calculate your weight by 8?
I used to be fit befire covid, to be orecise I was around 74-75 kgs. Then covid hit, and over thee course of these 3 years I gained 20 kgs. Hovering around 93-95 kgs. Its been soo frustrating for me to lose this fat, it feels like even a small bite adds 2 kgs to my fat straight awaya and no amount of exercise is able to burn this. All my clothes dont fit me any more....I hate the sight of this huge dome that I've built around my belly and just feel really uncomfortable when I go iut shopping because I know things just dont fit me any more. Its embarrassing and really frsutrating.
Thank you for more practical ways to get this weight off. To focus on calories and protein first. Never heard that before. And the 10% of your weight to loose to give your body time to adjust. 😅
I watched so many in a row not aure which one this is from, however when you said that one of best times to walk is after eating really hit me. It provides mpre energy aids in digestion and probaly more i forgot. Thank you!
It also lowers your glucose curve if you walk or exercise about 10-15 min after eating. It pulls glucose from your blood into the muscles, which can also lower your A1C.❤
Hey Dan! Love your videos. In this one you mentioned .9 x body weight. I use a calorie counter that factors in calories burned. Should I be using the straight .9 or be adjusting for calories burned?
The fact that you mentioned childhood trauma made me trust and like you even more, thank you!! It’s heartbreaking to learn about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and consider the long term negative health outcomes folks can have well into adulthood… it is all connected!
I need to figure out an eating schedule -I homeschool my grandson from 8-3 then work 5-9:30 Monday thru Friday -it's hard because he has autism and ADHD so I have to stay right with him to make sure he does the work. I can't eat at work so figuring out a schedule is hard plus I have osteoarthritis what would you suggest?
Hi everyone, Dan here! I am grateful you decided to stick around, but remember to go out an implement these changes.
What was the main lesson you took away from this video?
Comment down below and remember to subscribe in order to support the channel!
That desk walker, will look to invest in that to keep in office AND the "Evolving" is a great nugget. Changing my eating habits people notice and it takes some courage to stick to your guns and saying no to eating a lot at work potlucks or not celebrating things with eating a "cheat meal" after a tough work week. Stacking up these "courage wins" become noticeable and "oh you're acting different". Yup, sorry not sorry, busy evolving over here :D SOLID VIDEO THANKS FOR SHARING
I have red wine maybe twice a month I thought it was healthy. So cut it out completely?
@@Keisha_TKD_NP Red wine is neutral. It all depends on if you're where you want to be body wise.
You made me believe that I can do it!
@@madilynbeckwith8620 because you can!
I cut out soda and Alcohol. It took me a while but, I lost 83lbs I was 300 now I'm 217. Today I'm starting a 6 week Fitness Challenge my Goal is 189.😊
Wow. 🎉
👏👏👏👏
What else did you do
Keep going. I'm right there with you.
Ya love to see it!
i love that you talked about losing weight doesnt make you feel good. it is the disciple of showing up, being kind to your self on days that you go off the plan, and being educated about fitness, nutrition, and having the community that makes this journey worthy. this is indeed a lifestyle change
Right on!
I had 60 pounds to lose I have lost 40 of it struggling to lose the last 20 ….55 and menopausal
HRT will help. Not Premarin which is pregnant mare urine. Do not take that. Stick to estriol. Talk to your ob. Also carnivore diet.
@@sarashepard7504yes, carnivore help to reduce the 15lbs. left to lose.
For me, I found the best way for my body to loose that last 20 pounds (I almost always eat between 5 and 7 pm - that’s it) was to eat Every Other Day. I loose about one pound a day doing this. I consider it a 36 hour fast but generally it goes into the 40s. The great thing about not eating until dinner is no hunger - but there are desires to eat. Keeping busy takes your mind off that.
What method did you use? I lost the same 40 pounds with Whole Food Plant Based. I am still losing slowly but it is hard to wait.
I’ve lost 5lbs in 3 weeks and I’m very happy. Only about 9lbs to go. 😊
How?
@@Wanderer727 For breakfast I usually have a cup of coffee with almond milk and 2 weetabix with almond milk. For lunch either a 2 egg omelette on buttered toast with a bit of sriracha sauce or 3 plain rice cakes with decent peanut butter and for dinner anything as long as it isn’t complete junk food. During that time I completely cut out Crisps, Chocolate, Sweets and Pizzas. I did a little bit of exercise too but not everyday and then it was only around 4,000-5,000 steps.
You’re so on the money about stopping alcohol , I’ve always worked out 4-5 days a week , at the age of 53 can’t remember a weekend where I didn’t drink significantly, I have been unable to move the scale for five years. I cut out alcohol 30 days ago without severely modifying my diet I’ve dropped over 15 lbs.
If its dark outside
Don’t eat
Well it is summer so it gets dark 2 hours later
oh that's great for Summer 😅
I like it.
@@Holden-uf7exactly, here in the Pacific Northwest it’s bright until 9:30pm😅
Takeaways:
1) “to lose weight you have to become a different person”. This was a realization I had recently after gaining 25 lbs under extreme stress. I want to be a person who can deal with stress appropriately and respect myself.
If I stay the same person, I will stay the same.
I’ve started to think -
what would my ideal healthy self do? When would I wake up? When would I workout? When would I walk? What new activities would I join? What are my non-negotiables?
2) “give yourself a year to reach your goal.”
This is tough. I hate feeling limited and insecure in my fat, unhealthy, body so I want it off as fast as possible. Giving myself the grace to implement the new me and new habits will make it sustainable. Which is my ultimate goal. But this is what I struggle with.
Great video. I’ll watch again. ❤
Right on Monica!
I definitely understand your comment. What has helped me is framing my mind to like the process. Since i have to eat like this for the rest of my life I need to learn to love it. Start loving moving your body, love trying new recipes, love your new habits. It helps the time fly by and it gives you things to look forward to on this new journey. I am in it with you!! #wegotthis❤
Same with me, I totally understand you!
Lost 31 LB in 17 weeks! 😂
Smashed it 💪
How
Congratulations!
How?
Good job👍. Lost 35 in 10 weeks. I use to have high blood pressure. It's gone. 😁
Biggest takeaway is I did not gain all this weight overnight. I need to be patient with myself and give myself a longer time horizon. Thanks for this video!
I jus gotta stop drinking alcohol
I'm gonna go sober Monday and take my weight loss journey more seriously
Wish me luck 🙏🏿
Sent up a prayer 🙏 for you ❤alcohol is poison you will be free indeed once you stop 🛑
You can do this!
You can do this buddy. Go Lion-Mode and hunt this weight-loss!
Eating a Carnivore Diet is the first time in 60 years that I'm not Hungry and Constantly Starving. Carnivore Reversed my Diabetes and I lost a 100 pounds in 6 months
Congratulations
I am all for carnivore diet, but my budget does not allow for it.
@@Katidean55 it's absolutely the most inexpensive DIET OF any Diet
I have problems to lose only 5kg (11 lbs). It seems nothing, but being consistent is hard ;) I need to become a new person to achieve that! Thank you for this video, man! Greetings from Poland 👊
Go Lion-Mode and get this 5kg loss. You can do this
I've lost 40+ lbs in the last 5 months. I still have 25 lbs to go, but I'm doing great! I am more active this year than any other year of my life, and I feel great!
Two things I did, aside from exercise: No soda, at all. Not one soda since March. Lots of protein bars. Breakfast and lunch on the weekdays is all protein bars.
How did you become so insightful? Everyone needs to hear you and your strategy for healthy living. That’s the key to weight loss. We have to work on our emotional side in addition to food and exercise to maintain this new lifestyle. Much appreciated!
Great points, Dan. IMO one of the best investments you can make to drop fat and keep it off is a treadmill. Takes away every excuse not to move.
Elliptical for me
"Cardio is horrible for weight loss" immediately recommends walking for weight loss. Lol
Most of these guys don't consider walking cardio...not sure if he falls in that category though
If you look at heart rate zones: Walking (unless you are speed walking) is only going to get you into fat burn range. Brisk jogging or running will get you into cardio. And sprinting will get you up to peak heart rate.
@dropclutch1 huh? Exactly. Walking IS good for weight loss. It burns fat. Walking is cardio. Cardio is good for weight loss.
Apparently, walking is not always cardio. Go look it up. ✔️
That’s not the same cardio he is talking about. Walking is a natural thing we do everyday. Doing specific cardio exercises isn’t useful for weightloss. HIIT and HILT resistance and walking is the best. Cardio is good to build stamina but not to lose weight. .
alcohol is my kryptonite . not that i drink it everyday, but i cant resist it when im with friends , happens like once a week. the rest is easy for me.
Same buddy. I’m gonna go sober for September. I don’t drink as much as I used to but tend to go overboard at home. Strange the healthier I get the more drinking feels like poison haha
I’ve been a yo-yo dieter my whole life. I’ve gained and lost more weight than I can count. And yet, I can’t ever remember feeling like I’ve ever reached my goal in since being a fat kid to now being 42. Or at least, holding onto perceived “thinness” long enough to enjoy it.
I took a hot minute to acknowledge the damage I did to my metabolism and realized I would have to commit to a year to fix myself. I decided to make it about habits vs results.
And everything this man just said is exactly the thoughts and realizations I have made and accepted if I’m ever going to put an end to this conversation of weight loss.
Thank you for confirming that there is only one way to do this. Slow and steady wins the race.
Such a great point that it needs to be about consistency, behaviors and habits.
Best of luck to you on your journey!
Thank you ! I just took notes ! Focusing on 'becoming a different person' versus focusing on the Weight Loss !!! I'm ready ! Alcohol is already out of my life..
Let’s go!!!
I discovered this video trying to have a long term fat loss solution. I've seen a few of your other videos too. Thank you for what you do. I have been on this never ending cycle since joining the military of losing weight for the biannual weigh in before doing our physical readiness test. I've done keto, paleo, pescaterian, vegetarian, blood type diet, intermittent fasting. All are effective at helping me meet my goal. With lots of water throughout the day.
I'm on a new journey but I want to go into a maintenance between my prt in October and my next one probably in the summer maybe next year could go back to twice a year again.
I'd say I was somewhere around 260 and I am now in the 240s. Lots of strength training, watching my protein intake and Consistency over the last three months almost.
To take it to the next level I'm creating my own personalized workout with more consistent cardio sessions and being even more diligent with my calorie deficit and increase my protein more.
Thanks for your videos.
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"Body positivity" can be an obstacle for someone to reach their goals. If you arent happy with your body's looks but hide behind "being okay being obese", you will not commit to changing yourself.
Biggest take away for me: it’s not so much about the weight, but about health as a whole, including mental heath. I am starting this big change journey in the wake of my dad’s passing. He was obese all my life… But he was unhealthy in so many other ways (probably contributing to his obesity). He had a miserable end of life. That’s not what I want for myself. What you said about identity change really hit home for me. I see so many contradictory things about weight loss that all claim to be scientifically true… It’s hard to find my way… I like your video because it’s not promising easy quick results. I don’t think there can be long lasting easy quick results.
Thank you. Your story reminds me a bit of myself. Mom passed away and that motivated me even more to get my body in shape.
@@danfoundera decent part of my family (on both maternal and paternal sides) is sadly riddled with all kinds of illnesses and diseases, so that truly is so motivating to me. If I already have so much potentially stacked against me, I want to give myself the best fighting chance I possibly can! I refuse to be defeatist and just wait to see what happens… I have agency, power, and control over my body and I damn well try to at least have some sort of balance! Alcohol continues to be the thing I most struggle to give up since it’s such a big part of my social life, but I will continue to work at it and at not consuming as much as I have in the past- it’s just not worth it in the end! Anyway, good luck to us all on this journey to wellness!!
@@carolinasv525 Well said and you've got this carolina
You lost me at "stop drinking alcohol" lol. I only drink a couple times a month, and I ain't stoppin that.
Couple of times a month isn't bad as long as don't drink to get drunk.
Chances are, if you're only drinking twice a month, then alcohol is not contributing to your weight
The biggest take away is build muscle and calorie deficit with high protein intake will make a change. So far I lost 4 pounds of fat and 2 pounds of muscle. So maybe less cardio?
@danfounder . I’ve been following you for the last month or so. Great information! Thanks for taking the time to help us improve on our lifes overall. Quick question: have you considered getting your videos translated to spanish? I’m sure you have thought about it, it will definately help a lot of other folks around the globe.
Thanks,
Daniel
Thanks Daniel. I’m just getting started so translating will happen some time in the future.
Love this video. Thank you for the journaling plug and reminding people to expect results may take longer. Also that you will evolve into a different person. there was a way that weight was gained. That way has to go as well as the weight! Brilliant.
Thanks,Dan.Great video & inspiration for the journey!
Ugh, having two full-time jobs waking up at 4:30. Working all day until midnight. Definitely is my biggest issue. Followed by the garbage I eat because I'm out away from home. I tried to be methodical about what I no mayonnaise, no deep fried foods, but I'm thinking my sleep habit has a lot to do with my being overweight
I just found your channel. I have watched hundreds of videos on weight loss and let me tell you, your videos are the best I have come across.
Why you don’t have more subscribers is beyond me. Fantastic content… thank you!
Wow, thank you!
I concur with this comment! Dan is the man!
Wow you’re the best fitness RUclipsr I’ve ever found. Loved each bit of this video THANK YOU ❤
Learning to better control my 'comfort food' habits is tantamount to caloric equillibrium.
I really do agree about the alcohol but I think you're missing a key thing a lot of people now drink energy drinks and that may be worse in some aspects. Just something to think about
America…when you begin caring for your health then we can discuss universal healthcare
It’s so hard for me I’ve tried everything dieting going to gym everyday and my weight is only going up I’m over weight I’m a small person so I look big
One day a you tube person will GET t the point! Useless!! A joke!
commenting for support. Loyal followers do comment and like.
Thank you for your support.
@@danfounder you are one creator who deserves real attention man. Been through lean body 90 great results. Soon I will join coaching. Building my side hustle to afford it.
Thank you so much! It means a lot.
Have a date with one of the hottest girls on the planet in 60 days… need to drop 50lbs by then… next 2months are going to be brutal.
I was aiming to loose 4kg about 5% of body weight and the second step is to loose 10% 😂
i go to the gym six times a week, on intermittent fasting since the last 1 and a half month. im on a weight loss journey. is it ok if i drink once a week?
Highest was 216. Now I am 191. Goal is 165 and then I lift weights to get my desired physique.
Let’s gooo 🔥
This is THE most logical video about weight loss that I’ve seen! So much advice is too harsh and I appreciate all of this advice. 😊
The biggest takeaway, it’s bigger than just losing 20 pounds or more it’s a lifestyle change
I can’t watch anymore with all the annoying sound effects
One of the best videos on weight loss strategies. Thank you for sharing these nuggets of truth w us. God bless you and this channel. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Hi I am 5’3” with small build, and pear shaped. My ideal weight is 120. If I multiply that by 10 that’s only 1200 cal which is too low. What do you suggest?
I am exactly the same as you. I don't count calories. I try to eat 120 grams of protein in various forms. Veggies and some fresh fruit. I walk 2xs per day most days about 30 minutes (or ride bike for some variety) and lift weights 4xs per week. Sleep is important too. I am 64 and in good health overall. Make positive steps as much as you can every day as much as possible. Don't eat sugar, junk foods, starchy carbs like pasta, bread n rice and avoid seed/ vegetable oils. Eat real whole foods and try not eating after 6pm. Hope that helps ❤
That is the most perfectly fitting t-shirt I've ever seen
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I’m not fond of the taste of alcohol so I don’t drink it anyway
I really really love running though. I walk on the days I don’t run.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Came for the content for my own journey, and leaving thumbs up for it, but a double-Like for Yoshikawa’s Musashi on the (viewer’s) upper left bookshelf. Pure classic.
🙏🏼 classic book
@@danfounder Yup. I'll bet you've got Book Of Five Rings in there somewhere too!
I did not get the formula for calorie intake. Do you multiply ideal weight by 10 or current weight multiply by 10? 6:25
Then you are saying multiply by multiple factors, but never say what those are.
Very informative video. You have a very calming voice😊
Thank you so much 🙂
Love how you’re always straight to the point, subscribed!
But what if you workout at night? Im a nurse so I have long days. My days start at 5:30am and I’m in bed by 10pm but I workout (taekwondo) from 7pm-8:30pm. And I’m staaaarving afterwards
Is there a time either at work or right after to eat your last meal? I used to carry my food in a small cooler to eat according to my work schedule which was crazy. If I wad really hungry at night I'd eat just enough to quiet my stomach in order to sleep. I try to stop eating by 6pm at the latest and even 4pm many days. It really makes a difference ❤😊
@@dianetrue2396 I’ll try to have my last meal at the end of my work day. Great idea
Dam. He says stop drinking alcohol. Ouch! He is for real I am 😢 😢 😢.
Thank you so much. This is an amazing roadmap for weight loss and overall health ☺️
Glad it helped!
I love walking i walk from 4:30 am to 6
Love your realism!
Small question should i do walking after workouts or before in the morning for better fat mobilization.
Do it whenever you can and it’s most convenient for you. Don’t worry about optimal.
Additionally,
transforming your mind, thinking habirs and attitudes changes your life, too! ;)
It took years to gain body fat so it won't disappear in a few months! Patience and determination are the key!
That’s my problem is I get impatient because my sister says who is a beanpole she says how long it take you to put all the way down. Did it happen overnight? Did it happen in a week? Did it happen in a few months now it’s took years so it’s probably gonna take you that long to take it off if it doesn’t then, you know you’ve made a huge accomplishment, but I just get very very impatient and then I throw on the towel after about three months
@@user-dn1pj3db2k It takes discipline and strong willpower for sure! The big thing is to keep moving throughout the day! I consciously do things like park my car the furthest distance at Walmart or mall so I force myself to walk further distances! I try to walk all over town to run errands or do shopping so I'm not driving from place to place! Simple adjustments in mindset make a difference!
With stopping alcohol, after I started taking the amino acid GABA in the mornings on an empty stomach about 20 mins before eating, I almost completely have eliminate alcohol from my diet.
I started taking GABA for the boost in my mood during the day, but notice I had less craving for alcoholic drinks.
GABA as a boost? It is for relxing, destressing and sleep
@@christophtreier5780 it relaxes and distresses me but not make me sleepy.
Which treadmill did you buy?
So I’m 200 pounds. I need to decrease my calories by I wanna lose 40 pounds times by eight is 320 and then protein grams I want to have like 100 g of protein or more ?? How in the world does
Have thatmuch protein in the given day
So far I’m down 24 this year. Just taking it slowly even though it feels like it’s taking forever.
I think the biggest issue for me is consistency. I'm an attorney for a pretty big company and being busy is an understatement. After I retired from the military, I stopped working out. It took 10 years and 60lbs since I retired to say I'm going to do something. Well... I'm still trying but I'm not consistent. I go one week like 2 times and then get busy and don't go to the gym. Then I'll take a week off and start it again. And I struggle when I'm there. I took a bullet in the shoulder and that arm is weak. I don't have friends so I generally workout alone and that's also discouraging. Ugh. Life
Great information! I’m just now getting back to getting into having a healthy lifestyle. Got injured way back in May 12,2021 in North Little Rock, Arkansas on I-40E but was literally stuck driving a truck while waiting for my now estranged wife to help me. But alas, I chose to get off myself & found ways to rehab.
Haven't been sober for more then a week since 2017
Start today bro
@@acevedohiramwell 7 minutes after I woke up it's 2 late. I really need a detox I can be sober when I'm alone. But I'm Czech, drinking is not only tolerated but strongly encouraged, sometimes it feels mandatory. When something good hapends we celebrate with shots, when something bad hapends we drink it out with beer, when nothing happens we go for beer. Even in work I'm constantly offered free alcohol, how can an addict say no? I often do, but then I drink or use other substances to cope with existancial dread, because I'm deeply dissapointed in myself. I know exactly what I need to do. Dissapear for few months and get my life in order. The happiest and most sober time of my life was when I quit school and was unemployed for 6months. I was barely drinking or using and when I did it was just a bit to enhance life. But the moment I started work I started using to escape again.
Anyway thanks for the comment, you are right best time to do it is today.
Gotta start sometime. Alcohol is the worst
You can do it. All you have to do is decide you want something else more. I got cancer last July. I want to live more…. So no alcohol for me, it has been shown to cause higher chances of recurrence of cancer. You can do it. Don’t wait until you have health issues like me. I wasn’t a big drinker, but I did like to have something socially. I don’t need it at all now and am just as happy.
@@sheila7814 thank you, you are hundred 100% right. All you need is something you want more. Don't have that, I work in finance, absolutely hate most of my work. But I know that If I quit I won't be working for a long time. Flunked out of uni and have only experience in finance and almost every position there is soul draining to the max. 90% of the employees are straight up addicts and use all kinds of drugs to escape. Drinking is not only tolateted on the job but encouraged by the boss, sometimes even feel mandatory. I often question if the last 10% that don't abuse drugz even have a soul. They still drink and use but to enhance their experience. Sociopaths with no empathy do very well in my field. I have some money and assets and could survive for year or 2 from it. But I don't want to just survive. I have pretty much made a habit of giving up. I avoided failure for so long I became one. Avoided people for so long I don't even feel human. I will admit it I'm a pus5y. I remember time I had a passion and had no problem putting in 16-18hours of work into it everyday. Failing was just an obstacle on the road and I felt like there's nothing that can't be overcome. I still cling onto hope but the threat it's hanging of is feeble just like my cooked mind. I have always been fit, but now I start to see the abuse on my body. I lie to myself everyday just one drink, little more, then fck it do it all, then some more. I have fcked up pretty good. My wish is to inspire others to change for better.
Thank you for reading, wish you the best, stay true to yourself live for love.
Great video. Just a couple of questions. What do you journal about? Or…what am I supposed to write in my journal? Can HIIT workouts with kettlebells replace the traditional weight lifting?
Great content.
Changing the way I think in order to change my health. Creating new systems slowly for myself transformation. Great video, excellent presentation and helpful content.
I have a big goal to lose 30 pounds in the next 11months. I’m recreating my habits and releasing what’s not working in my habits. I’m excited to upgrade to a new version of me. 🎉❤
So glad I've never drank alcohol, it's nothing but bad news
I really like your advice about embracing an identity change. That is something that is not planned for in journeys like this. Also, I fully agree with separating your bedding. My husband and I did this years ago. We have a King bed with the one fitted sheet under us, but I replaced the top layers with twin sized sheets and blankets. I still have the one King comforter to lay on top to make it all look nice when made up (although sometimes a little lumpy 🙂) This does help a great deal with our different layering needs.
Today I’m 223lbs Il be back in 60 days and let’s see what I weigh,starting my diet plan today
Binging on your videos while at thd gym😊
After giving birth to my 2 personal trouble balls, my weight was over 80 kgs on 162 cm height. I felt horrible. I deleted all social media and decided to start changing one step at a time.
Now I am 58 kgs and have been keeping it for the last two years..
I'm 35 and feel happier and look better than I did when I was 16.
And the best thing about it is that I don't care what anyone else thinks and I'm not trying to look good for Instagram, but for myself.
Your videos represent so well my state of mind over this time, and the information is so well rounded and logical.
Keep it up!
Thank you
My goal is 20 pounds (9%). I would then be u drr 200 pounds for the first time in 20+ years
The last five pounds are the hardest!!! They just won't budge!😭
I drink alcohol and have lost weight. You just can’t mix alcohol with sugary substances, have it neat.
Dan your spot on, im 65 years of ag and have lost about 35 kg. It takes time ,its been 18 months. Combination of low carb breiftly carnivore ketio, then low carb. I did no exsucise for year but now have been doing weights in my garage 3x a week coupled wigh track my calories and macros. I eat about 1600 c a day burn about 750 c average daily from act. I walk 5ks bike 15 k and weights every other day. Im also lsting to Ted Niaman about protein so getting about 150g a day . Doing keto int fast3 2 mea9 day is actually a breeze now even wigh activities. Dropped all bad carbs but a hol was hard so wzs my low carb bread but back in keto and dro about 250 300 gm a day. I was 115kg now im 79.5 aiming for 70 by xmas . I found that excusise is paramount its not enough to just eat meat and fat cus you will platued i feel better now than i did at 35 , if you write me i will send you my photos.
Hey Dan, I have a South Eastern Asian body & need your help!
I'm a type 1 diabetic. This was discovered when I was 12 years old. My two older brothers were my champions who taught me playing english football. I'm now 64 years old, having lived (so far) for 52 years with diabetes. I am NOT a type 2, fundamentally because I felt that even at such a young age, I wanted to play english football, run in half marathons and half 10Ks, hold my weight and build my strength. I'm in agreement with Dan. This is life extension, the opportunity to do more and the joy of being able to do so.
The identity transformation is the biggest takeaway for me. Much appreciated.
The last five pounds are the hardest!!! They just won't budge!😭
Changing the way I think in order to change my health. Creating new systems slowly for myself transformation. Great video, excellent presentation and helpful content.
I'm basically don't drink alcohol, maybe a beer a month...I do like it. But I'm tired and have my share of belly fat, not really energetic and not to much into creativity as lately
I went from having the belly of a 7 months pregnant woman, from fluid buildup (Ascites) plus fat, to having a flat stomach and seeing abs muscles. I used to be able to rest my phone and TV remotes on top of my belly sitting straight in a chair. Now i'm leaner in my 40s than I ever have been in my life. Didn't count calories, weigh food, or go on crazy diet plans. Good old fashioned exercise, and eating healthy food.
That whooshing sound split my ears in half I had to stop the video :( just letting you know
Hello, I really like your video. Could you please let me know how you calculate protein? What do you do with the number when you calculate your weight by 8?
I used to be fit befire covid, to be orecise I was around 74-75 kgs. Then covid hit, and over thee course of these 3 years I gained 20 kgs. Hovering around 93-95 kgs. Its been soo frustrating for me to lose this fat, it feels like even a small bite adds 2 kgs to my fat straight awaya and no amount of exercise is able to burn this. All my clothes dont fit me any more....I hate the sight of this huge dome that I've built around my belly and just feel really uncomfortable when I go iut shopping because I know things just dont fit me any more. Its embarrassing and really frsutrating.
Am 70+ yo. Want to loose 15-20 lbs Play golf once a week, And gym several days a week
Thank you for more practical ways to get this weight off. To focus on calories and protein first. Never heard that before. And the 10% of your weight to loose to give your body time to adjust. 😅
How long should we diet break at weight maintenance?
I watched so many in a row not aure which one this is from, however when you said that one of best times to walk is after eating really hit me. It provides mpre energy aids in digestion and probaly more i forgot. Thank you!
It also lowers your glucose curve if you walk or exercise about 10-15 min after eating. It pulls glucose from your blood into the muscles, which can also lower your A1C.❤
Hey Dan! Love your videos. In this one you mentioned .9 x body weight. I use a calorie counter that factors in calories burned. Should I be using the straight .9 or be adjusting for calories burned?
The fact that you mentioned childhood trauma made me trust and like you even more, thank you!! It’s heartbreaking to learn about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and consider the long term negative health outcomes folks can have well into adulthood… it is all connected!
I need to figure out an eating schedule -I homeschool my grandson from 8-3 then work 5-9:30 Monday thru Friday -it's hard because he has autism and ADHD so I have to stay right with him to make sure he does the work. I can't eat at work so figuring out a schedule is hard plus I have osteoarthritis what would you suggest?
Dan, you’re real AF. The GOAT!