This video ended up longer than I expected! I thought about this topic for a few weeks before sitting down to record it. I think I had a lot of thoughts I wanted to share because this is a topic about which I'm passionate. I hope it's okay! Maybe you can listen to it while driving or before you sleep. I haven't officially "announced" it anywhere yet, but the first shirt for Beautiful Day Clothing is out! I'll still be tweaking the website later tonight but everything is set up to ship. I want to use this as a way to highlight the wonderful artists in our community as well as raise money for charitable causes (St. Jude's Children's Hospital this month). It also helps support the brand of course. Even if you don't care to buy anything, our artists worked hard on the illustrations so check out the designs below! The shirt I'm wearing: shop.hybridcalisthenics.com/products/have-a-beautiful-day-shirt-spring-2021 Other designs: www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics/ Thanks so much, everyone!
@@HybridCalisthenics Hey Hampton I have a question; I feel like many of your workouts are very similar to the ones of Convict Conditioning, so was you inspired by the book? If so, do you recommend me to follow the book's workout?
@@HybridCalisthenics Hello Mr Hampton 😊 love love your videos and your sincere inspiration 💕 I am one of those people right now that is feeling “stuck” in my life in a few different ways .... but you do help with motivation!!!! (I owe you 🥰) Love ya tons from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 💕 💕 💕
Bro ...I beg you....please keep doing this.... I am already motivated though but still I learned a lot from your videos... your info is very valuable and honest..... .... Trust me bro... You will be inspiring billions one day....❤️ Love from India
I must be lucky dude, basically you're one of the reasons I haven't committed suicide, no joke, thank you very much for your time and help, I really appreciate you
Dude I don’t know you but I’m praying for you Richard. Keep your head up bro, keep listening to whatever helps you and don’t be afraid of taking to a professional if you have to. Most of all God loves you and will never give you more than what you can handle and will NEVER leave you. Wishing you well
@@richardmelendez7229 go skydiving! It’s like a dance with death that you can return safely too! Enjoy and know that every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.
I used to game 24/7 if i wasnt working or sleeping i was gaming. Now even if its every other day, i take some days of the week. And focus more on my health and I discovered a new hobby in making music which i never thought Id do. You gotta leave your comfort zone to find change. But its not a race, come out as steady as you can handle, as long as you are moving, youre gonna eventually run into something outside your comfort you find interesting. Take care of yourselves everyone. ❤
Right now, Im suffering from binge eating disorder, i dont have friends to hang out with (which i wish i had.) well I tried to be friendly (like, i did my best), but I think they think I was too weird that they all run away. I dont have friends, I dont have hobbies, being in this negative feelings I feel 24/7, the only thing I found that gives me happiness is eating.. So, the moment i eat is the *only time* I can feel happy. I keep jumping from weight gain and weight loss so fast and vice versa, as if my working out and my disorder is doing a tag of war. And my depression hits so hard that i dont work out anymore. And I know, its just a matter of time, till I'll become obese, my family is already fat shaming me in my normal weight, what more if I become obese.
so uh, i've been feeling down for quite a while some days i just feeling down and cried for no reason at all, some times i sit down trying to feel relaxed but ended up remembering my past relationship and how sweet it is, then started crying i'm 19, i'm in the college and didn't have many friends, but some of them are really supportive and helping me to build up my self again and some weeks ago i discover you, i started watching your content religiously, understanding more about life and what i probably should do, i started exercising and started to feel better. thanks brother hampton, i hope you're okay wherever you are. i'm not a native english speaker, sorry
I once have that experience too around age 18 to 20. I think its a phase, real long phase. I start moving on when i realized that such thing is a waste of time. Im 21 now, but the new problem is i dont know who am i. Its like i completely forgot who i really am.
Finding this channel was one of the silver linings of covid. I switched back to weight training from calisthenics but I will never unsub from this channel.
I have to admit, I started watching your videos for the workouts and I did not give too much attention to your "self-help" content since I was sceptical. But after watching a few of them I have to give you my compliments, I can relate very much with that feeling of acceptance and self-awareness you are able to communicate.
As a social worker I want to thank you it's hard to find other people that understand how we understand things lol am very happy I found your social links and your app
Spending time with yourself is the only way to truly get to know yourself, don't be afraid of the dark thoughts guys! They will be your greatest teacher! Wishing everyone the best! 🙏🏻💞
It can be hard to find motivation and purpose with (what seems to be) an unshakable feeling that everything is too late even if you logically know it's not.
The world feels a lot calmer when you enter this man's channel. Plus he gives great advice about calisthenics and other stuff like in this video. Cheers dude!
Was watching this video and just took myself out to solo dinner at a nice, quiet sushi place. Phone off, no checking the time, just in my thoughts with some good food feeling peaceful as hell. It's easy to forget to do stuff like that. Thanks man :)
I really just love how you advised the people whomay use it too much to hop off your own discord (something that, in a way, helps your brand) for their own health. We really need alot more creators like you. Keep being awesome in that way. It's really not something we see often in our society, and it's uber refreshing. You truly do rock. 💜
This video is incredibly timely for me. You have done an excellent job distilling the thoughts I (and I hope many others) reach when seriously considering my current life. Often, it's not exactly the current life that's the issue but rather overstimulation and a lack of reflection. I sincerely appreciate that you're putting private thoughts in the open in order to improve the lives of others. Please continue to be as thoughtful, open, and honest as you are here. In 27 minutes I have changed my thoughts from "I can learn from this person" to "This person is genuinely wise and good". Please know that you improve the world with your efforts.
I feel like watching your videos has calmed me down a lot and I think I’ve improved as a person from some of the things you’ve said that have made me actually think and focus on things. So, thank you for positively changing an aspect of my life. I appreciate it.
I really like your take on caffeine. I gravitate toward those zero sugar monster drinks 1-2 a day because of the fear of being less focused and productive and I'm hoping that it combats the feeling of being stuck in bed due to depression. However if I'm really honest with myself, I feel the most energy when I eat well and exercise. Really looking to become healthier at this point in my life and this made me put my can down and just listen.
I certainly have days that feel like the end is coming, but I've lived long enough to remember that it will pass. It does, but not by itself. I have to do the work of being my authentic self. One thing I've discovered is that I'm best working alone most of the time, and spending less time face to face. Funny thing is that I enjoy my relationships much more.
I don't really know how to express myself so I'm gonna use the classic but the most powerful way: Thank you. In 4 months I'll be 21 and I'm already working on myself, trying to improve the ability to channel my energy in the right things (producing music, meditating, working out) and your channel is just a blessing. Watching you after work/study feels like talking to my best friend, I will buy a shirt for sure once I will get my first paycheck ever. Hoping that you and the community don't mind my english (I'm Italian), I wish you all the best.
Hampton thank you so much right now I've started to improve my life for a girl and it wasn't my healtiest of decisions and now from watching a couple of your videos I'm now turning that attitude inward and working on myself for myself
Hampton, thank you for the content. I’m a 50 yrs young professional counselor and have been trying to make a change for the rest of my life. I believe that most are in the same boat out here. Take care of yourself also
I’ve done a lot of bad things in my life stuff I regret and seeing people like you be so happy and welcoming to everybody it really makes me feel like I can do better even if I wasn’t always the best there’s always time for change anyways keep up the great work you keep my hope going.
Although I’m not having coffee with you, Hampton, I’m enjoying a splurge of a small chocolate concrete from Andy’s Frozen Custard w/Maraschino cherries mixed into it. Thanks for sharing your valuable time, wisdom, and beautiful spirit. Have a lovely evening, my brother. 😇🍫🍦👋🏽🌜✨
I often feel SO stuck. I'm 27 and have been dealing with a chronic pelvic/groin physio condition that I can't seem to overcome. I feel chronic tension and pinching of the nerves my left groin, which effects almost everything I like to do (intimacy, exercise, work...). For the past few years I have essentially just been 'buying time' to try to overcome this so I can move on with my life, and to do all of the things I want to do, but sadly I haven't been able to yet. Sometimes I feel like I've lost my whole life to this. When I don't think I can overcome this, every aspiration seems pointless. Which is why I watch channels like this in hopes I can train my muscles to get rid of whatever dysfunctional pattern has caused this.
I'm going to attempt to give you some tips. I'm not a medical doctor but struggled with a herniated disc causing pinched nerves and negative thought patterns regarding it for a few years. Do whatever activity/movement that you can do that is painless or close to it. Walking is usually the best, regardless of the pain (almost). Say you can walk 5 minutes painless or close to it, before it starts becoming an issue. Start incorporating 5 minute interval walks, taking breaks until you can repeat an interval painless. This is easiest to do if you can get access to a treadmill. Now if you can walk for 10 minutes + you can just take a walk outside. Preferably try to walk anywhere between 20-60 minutes a day, 30 minutes is a good goal to aim for. Regarding your postponement of the rest of your life. Waiting for perfect conditions is a terrible idea, do what you can with your current capacity. I might be able to give more specific ideas/tips if you elaborate on what exactly you are postponing. Personally i went on extended travel to many countries with my back condition by using painkillers and tips i found on airplane seating to endure the flights, then daily exercise and walking a lot due to the nature of traveling. I had many days that were bad and painful, but i still managed to find ways to do the things i wanted.
Checking out some older content on this channel and love that I found this video (8/2024). Hampton, you are a man beyond your years and you give advice that can last a lifetime. My spirit just is happier every time you give of yourself. Thank you for being you ❤
I get a lot more out of your channel than I ever expected to. Like, I subbed because I thought "me want do pull-up, good muscle ho ho" but now I'm enjoying sage advice from the very same pull up man
I loved those times that you went silent while speaking for 5 seconds and then start again , it means you think and care about what you are saying , that's rare ♡♡♡
This is my second video from this gentleman and I gotta say, Hampton is so friendly and kind. His voice is quite soothing and his language is quite chill. Love it, thank you my friend.
Thanks for the kind words Hampton. I have something called pectus carinatum and it basically causes my chest to protrude way more than normal. It’s a pretty rare deformity and I’m looking for ways to fix this so I started to try bodybuilding. Specifically my chest and abs. I hope to see some results and I’m trying to stay positive. You’re videos really helpful and inspiring. Thanks for spreading positivity.
I've felt like my life kinda sucks, I don't see it going anyone how I'm doing right now, but thankfully recently (I'm a young teen, as you said, luckily) I've been wanting to change my life, improving my body and mind, you have recently helped me with both, thank you
One specific detail of this video really resonated with me. I've been on a forced hiatus from Amino for almost a full year now, and I thought it was for one reason. Once I heard this video I realized that it was only part of the problem. I was averaging maybe 4-6 hours on Amino every day. I didn't realize how bad it was for my health. After a bit, I thought I understood. That feeling persisted until now. From my experience, there are several points where you think you've improved, just because you've identified what you were doing wrong, even though you haven't made an effort to change it. You never realize you haven't actually changed until something clicks. For me, that something clicked about a month ago, but I couldn't find motivation to actually do something about it. This video definitely helped. I'll try some of the things that you suggested. If they work, I might be back to share any other tips I found along the way. For now, I'm feeling rather tired, so I'm going to sleep. Without my TV running as background noise and light, for once. That may help.
Hampton, I just want to say that I love your energy, your message, and overall just you. I am truly grateful for the inspiration and help that you’ve provided me and many other people.
Thank you so much Hampton for making this video. I'm in school and I have this assignment that wants me to choose my college and all that stuff. But I felt like I was scared and afraid of going to college. I felt lile it would be too much for me and life would be very hard for me. But thanks to you, I have a movation in me to do it and face you fears. And when times are hard, I need to have time to do nothing and just let my mind rest. Hampton, again, thank you so much for making this video. I hope you and the fans have a blessed day! Have a beautiful day.
i love u hampton. i want to keep watching your videos when i get very very old. i'm 22 now and your videos are the only thing keeps me happy and cheers me up whenever i'm stuck with my thoughts and when i'm not feeling good🥰. life is beautiful when we have a guy like you around us 🌃
This is so powerful. I just made dinner and I decided to turn on TH-cam to find something to stimulate me. I've been feeling very bogged down lately and am ready for a vacation. I have a job and a second job I do when I want. Lately I've been trying to find out why I Can't get myself to do my job that doesn't have a schedule. I finish my first job and even on early days I feel like doing nothing. And nothing is what I do.... except for one thing. Yes video games. I'm passionate about most fighting games and I spend a ton of time when I'm not at my 2 jobs learning about them. It's never been a problem before but watching your video as I ate dinner I realized just how much I've forced squeezing them into my time. On my breaks at work. Before sleep. Even during work I talk to people about frame rates and other intracies. I don't want to give them up as I've started streaming occasionally and I play a few games on not one but a couple phones I have. Yes it's that deep. Where I live I've accumulated alot of things. Video game systems, cars. And with that bills. Multiple phones, 4 vehicles, every single video game system. And I realize you are right. It's a escape from reality. I will try and scale it back as I ponder what I really want to do. I hope this wasn't too long. Thanks friend
Thank you. I've begun with your beginner videos and the ideas you've shared here will help me to stick with you, build up fitness and make the change in my life for better physical health in my case. I'm so grateful 👨🏿😊
my best friend for 15 years recently pointed out he's doing the exact thing the 3rd point of this video describes and told me about how it helped him focus on what he wanted to do in the future and how it matured him psychologically
I always expected myself to live until 30, im super unhealthy and im feeling it at the age of 19. This resulted in me for thinking that I should rush my goals and I have a short term goal that can only last until im 30. And, I always hated myself, How I walk, How I talk, my mannrisms, my face, my height, my quirks and all. I tried avoiding looking at the mirror for a month, nothing changed. I always feared talking and going outside of my home, I fear that everyone loojs at me and notices every one of my insecurities. Even when we have a family gathering, im always slouching, looking down and avoiding eye contact even tho they are my "family". I alwayd wanted to draw and draw, because of my thinking that i will only live up to 30. I rushed and rushed drawing, I burned myself to a state where I hated drawing, I fear drawing, I lost my passion, drawing. Every morning I get welcomed by angry people complaining about everything, Im sorrounded by gossips about other hating other people. Everyday, for 19 years of my life, this has been going on, Im super tired of all of this, I even tried suicide, but I dont have the courage, I still care for the ones i will left behind. I just, just cant help myself thinking about all of this. AND I HATED IT, I HATE EVERY SINGLE WORD, IDEA, THAT COMES OUT OF MY MIND. I have my friends, i dont trust them even tho they prove themselves kind and trustworthy to me, but, Im a mean minded man that always find a negative thing about something and everything nice to me. I lost my friends, only 2 stayed and they are far from me. I want to stop everything from happening, even tho it cost me everything. I wanted a restart, a reboot, thats why i always believed of reincarnation, And thats a bad thing because thats my motivation to attempt suicide. Damn, I hated everything, myself and all, I doubted everything, my friends my family, I lost my passion, I always compare myself to others. I feel super guilty when I think about the old me that is super super joyful and super energetic child. I feel like I lost that child, the me. I feel like I killed it. I feel like im a way way different person from who I used to be, The super joyful, charismatic, friendly and positive me. Im tired, Dont know what to do, always thinking I dont deserve everything i have, always nervous, always worried, tired and all. Hans speaking, hoping I have a good morning
I felt EVERY SINGLE WORD. Seriously. So: Have a good day! Even if it's not: you are not alone with such feelings and thoughts. Try to absorb a little bit of this positivity that Hampton radiates☺💫 I do this. and even if it's just for 2 or 1 min of the day: smile and think about something that gives you warmth and a good feeling or even - happiness. I'll do it with you. :)
I could've wrote most of the things you just did when I was 19. I'll be 32 soon There's a lot of things I could say, but I'm just some rando on the internet; why should you listen? So just one thing: I can't promise that life gets better, but if you hang around you will get better at it
I seriously love you so much. You’ve transformed so much of my life in the short period of time I’ve been following you! Thank you for this amazing content!
You literally help me so much. Both with mental, and physical health. I’ve never been physically fit, I’d get tired quickly and my muscles hurt. I can now proudly say I made my first full push-up. :) Seriously, keep up with making videos, I’m sure you help and motivate people more than you think!
Hi, how was your journey in 2 years since your comment?😊 i started training and inproving my mindset 2 months ago and im doing great 💙💛 much love from ukraine
@@KingVB Oh wow, I can't believe my comment was from so long ago. It doesn't feel like a long time at all! I've been as good as I want myself to be, happy with my mindset as well as my reflection in the mirror, and especially the things my body allows me to do now. I hope you find the same satisfaction and more! Much love from the Czech Republic
Great thoughts from someone very young. I have learned over the years that if I have a repair project on the house, car, or for a client, and don't feel like doing it, I don't do it. If I try, my attitude will become worse, the work will be shoddy, and I might end up doing a lot of damage. There's always another day.
What a heart warming video. I’m a mental health clinician and I wish people would be able to nourish their thoughts and feelings like the way we do with our stomach. Myself included.
Listening to this while I cook breakfast outside in the mountains for myself and my significant other... definitely a peaceful combination. Thanks for the wisdom Hampton
Hey, same! Make sure to take it slow and not put too much pressure on yourself. Talking about it with other people is good to get new perspectives and ideas. Good luck!
@@lowercase_ash Yeah, it’s really good to talk to other people about your plans & goals, not just for new perspectives but also so that they can be there to help and motivate you in your journey.
Talking about plans is an odd one. Talking a bit about them can give you a sense of accountability so you actually do them, but talking too much about them can also give you the same dopamine rush as actually doing them, and so rob you of motivation.
Hampton! Brother! Man this was a extremely interesting and insightful video to watch! And I actually followed through with the part where you said to be alone with your thoughts for once 🙏 it was a dark and scary place truly. I ended things about a lot of dark things that have happened to me in the past, but inna Sense for the first time in YEARS I was alone with those thoughts and I was able to comes to terms with a lot of the things that happened to me in my life, from losing loved ones to thinking back to past relationships, to thinking about lost job opportunities to even the darkest of times when I wanted to take my own life. It was a really dark and scary place but man I have to say I truly feel better for it. Normally I can't fall asleep without some form of tv or noise to keep "the mind" at Bay. But after just embracing the the silent for a good 20 mins I found I was able to learn from my past experience and move on 🙏 (and fall asleep ha!) Just wanted to say thank you! I truly found that sometimes the dark isn't so scary after all. 😁 I feel like the weights in my life have gotten a lot lighter and I was able to let go of so many things weighing me down!
About coffee - totally agree. I been there, where I had to drink 4-5 coffees a day, without I was not in the state I’ll consider normal. I done a slow detox, ending up 1, maximum 2 coffees a day and it makes me realized I’m enjoying coffee much more since then. Thanks Hampton!
OmG I’ve been waiting for your newest video I was just thinking about you unloading and you did so thank you for sharing amazing things with you you’ve been helping so many people me including so really thank you you’ve done so much for us and you’ve truly helped more people then anyone could count ;3
This video really really help me, to understand myself and how to live my life. You may just have changed the course of my existence for the best, you are a powerful man indeed. Much love to you
Hampton!! You are such an amazing soul. I would love if you made these into a podcast. I feel like these would be great to listen while on the road! Anyways, wishing you the best!!
"Most of the things our body does is a feature, not a bug" *depression has entered the chat* all jokes aside, I love your positive mentality and you made some great points in this video!
there's a video called "whats the point of depression" and it shows the actual evolutionary reason behind why our body does what it does. It may make things clear :)
I want to: A. A job in which my life is constantly being threatened. B. Be private detective. C. Maybe do writing because I heard I'm good at it, and I realize that once I decide to come up with an idea or a plot I can make an entire story. D. Maybe do animation, Digital art or Physical art.
I've learned from your personality and what to talk about in your videos that being in a bad situation or having bad days doesn't mean that life isn't beautiful and "It's okay to not be okay sometimes" thank you for what you do Hampton.
This video came out at the perfect time since I’ve felt unusually tired today and I like writing music, it’s always on my mind and I hate when I don’t write anything, but I’m still trying to learn to let myself calm down and take it easy
I know this is kind of petty but my main motivation for fitness is being made fun of all my life for being underweight. My parents have been calling me anorexic for years even though I knew that I wasn't, and my friends would laugh at me whenever I took my shirt off. I wouldn't call it "bullying" cause I was never really physically hurt, but I was definitely belittled by everyone due to my body. I'm 5 months in my fitness journey and I can't recognize myself. I can lift my 100lbs dog with such ease and I couldn't even lift him by the start of this year. I'm maintaining 135lbs which is normal BMI for me, but I keep aiming to be bulkier and leaner! I guess what I want to say is even the worst negativities and insecurities in your life could be used as motivation. I'm personally using all the harsh words I've heard as a fuel to prove everyone wrong.
I feel like that's perfectly valid. I'm so glad you're in a more comfortable place with your body now! They should never have treated you that way, but it's awesome that you put in that effort anyways. Congrats, and good luck on your journey!
@@lowercase_ash Thank you for the kind words! Yeah it's mind blowing how much more confident I am now with my body. I remember keeping my jacket on during PE in highschool because I didn't want anyone to see how skinny my arms were. I always told myself that I could just brush the words off and that I was fine with my body anyways, even though deep down I was really insecure. Then one day I guess I just decided to get off my ass and do something about it. I love your profile pic btw haha. One of my favorite photos on the internet.
Your motivation is perfectly valid, don’t feel ashamed of doing a good thing and improving a body you weren’t happy with. Also, that was bullying for sure, and I hope you can find better people to have around you if you haven’t already.
The "giving up a thing metric" for me is to give up a thing that is not aligned with my most essential values or priorities, but is something that takes time or energy daily
This guy hides a lot of strength in that frame. Makes me wonder if he hides a lot of martial skill in that frame too. Could he secretly be the most terrifying body guard, bouncer, etc?
I've been practicing Progressive Calisthenics for five years (and dabbled in it for a few years before that), this guy is the real deal. He is well spoken, really knows his content, and is incredibly strong. One of my new favorite channels. One love.
We all need a hampton in our life. The good you share, I try to share to other people. Thank you for not just being a "brand" but actually being a person, with warmth and helpful insights, not just physically but other things as well. If no one hasn't told you lately, thank you for being here with us and sharing yourself.
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This video ended up longer than I expected! I thought about this topic for a few weeks before sitting down to record it. I think I had a lot of thoughts I wanted to share because this is a topic about which I'm passionate. I hope it's okay! Maybe you can listen to it while driving or before you sleep.
I haven't officially "announced" it anywhere yet, but the first shirt for Beautiful Day Clothing is out! I'll still be tweaking the website later tonight but everything is set up to ship.
I want to use this as a way to highlight the wonderful artists in our community as well as raise money for charitable causes (St. Jude's Children's Hospital this month). It also helps support the brand of course.
Even if you don't care to buy anything, our artists worked hard on the illustrations so check out the designs below!
The shirt I'm wearing: shop.hybridcalisthenics.com/products/have-a-beautiful-day-shirt-spring-2021
Other designs: www.bonfire.com/store/hybridcalisthenics/
Thanks so much, everyone!
you are cool
@@talanez you are too!
@@HybridCalisthenics Hey Hampton I have a question; I feel like many of your workouts are very similar to the ones of Convict Conditioning, so was you inspired by the book? If so, do you recommend me to follow the book's workout?
@@HybridCalisthenics Hello Mr Hampton 😊 love love your videos and your sincere inspiration 💕 I am one of those people right now that is feeling “stuck” in my life in a few different ways .... but you do help with motivation!!!! (I owe you 🥰)
Love ya tons from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 💕 💕 💕
Bro ...I beg you....please keep doing this....
I am already motivated though but still I learned a lot from your videos...
your info is very valuable and honest.....
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Trust me bro...
You will be inspiring billions one day....❤️
Love from India
I feel like Hampton is just that friend that makes you an all around better person
I think a lot of people already have the potential for greatness and helping others. They just need to be reminded.
YES!
Yes!!! Me to!! Hes my mini therapist! But his ideas are so simple and feel easier to achieve.
As every friend should be. 👌
Yes!
I must be lucky dude, basically you're one of the reasons I haven't committed suicide, no joke, thank you very much for your time and help, I really appreciate you
Oh, man, I hope you're staying afloat! Hampton is pretty awesome. Remember to take care of yourself!
Dude I don’t know you but I’m praying for you Richard. Keep your head up bro, keep listening to whatever helps you and don’t be afraid of taking to a professional if you have to. Most of all God loves you and will never give you more than what you can handle and will NEVER leave you. Wishing you well
Everyday is a new possibility you never know what awaits you tomorrow; stay strong King
Thanks for all those messages, I really appreciate your concern, believe me I do, you all are very kind to take some time and provide me with advices
@@richardmelendez7229 go skydiving! It’s like a dance with death that you can return safely too! Enjoy and know that every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.
One of my favorite things is going thru the comments on Hampton's videos and dropping positivity and love everywhere I can
I’ve noticed that
Thank you for doing so!
Do you watch Lex Fridman too?
@@TheMongolianMage no, but I'll probably try it
This is the most positive channel with the most positive community ever
Instead of browsing depressing news first thing in the morning I'm going to watch this guy instead
Yeah f the news. Focus on yourself and you will be happier!
Less watching, more doing. Or hypno toad will get you!
This man here. He is the one friend we have always needed and got.
A one-sided friendship. But he still cares and gives advice.
That kind, wise big bro I never knew I really needed!! But so enriching! ♥💗♥
I used to game 24/7 if i wasnt working or sleeping i was gaming. Now even if its every other day, i take some days of the week. And focus more on my health and I discovered a new hobby in making music which i never thought Id do. You gotta leave your comfort zone to find change. But its not a race, come out as steady as you can handle, as long as you are moving, youre gonna eventually run into something outside your comfort you find interesting. Take care of yourselves everyone. ❤
Right now, Im suffering from binge eating disorder, i dont have friends to hang out with (which i wish i had.) well I tried to be friendly (like, i did my best), but I think they think I was too weird that they all run away. I dont have friends, I dont have hobbies, being in this negative feelings I feel 24/7, the only thing I found that gives me happiness is eating.. So, the moment i eat is the *only time* I can feel happy. I keep jumping from weight gain and weight loss so fast and vice versa, as if my working out and my disorder is doing a tag of war. And my depression hits so hard that i dont work out anymore. And I know, its just a matter of time, till I'll become obese, my family is already fat shaming me in my normal weight, what more if I become obese.
Try this TH-camr called hamza.
Thanks for the tips! I need a motivation consultant.
Finish the videoooo
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Chocolate Rain 🌧️🌧️
Some stay dry and others feel the pain
*moves away from the mic to breathe*
so uh, i've been feeling down for quite a while
some days i just feeling down and cried for no reason at all, some times i sit down trying to feel relaxed but ended up remembering my past relationship and how sweet it is, then started crying
i'm 19, i'm in the college and didn't have many friends, but some of them are really supportive and helping me to build up my self again
and some weeks ago i discover you, i started watching your content religiously, understanding more about life and what i probably should do, i started exercising and started to feel better.
thanks brother hampton, i hope you're okay wherever you are.
i'm not a native english speaker, sorry
I once have that experience too around age 18 to 20. I think its a phase, real long phase. I start moving on when i realized that such thing is a waste of time. Im 21 now, but the new problem is i dont know who am i. Its like i completely forgot who i really am.
@@enmarzz hi, that's sounds kinda heartbreaking actually, i hope you can find a solution to your problem now ^^
Nice name lol
“I’m not a native speaker”
Proceeds to have perfect grammar
@@graniteradiator7137 thanks 😂🙏🏻
Dude, I am so happy that I found your channel! Love your positivity bro 👌
Thanks for being here!
This guy changed me he is like the friend ive never had
I'm just starting to listen to him, and he is a great distraction from the hardness of life. I would love to interview him.
When a TH-camr tells you to take a break from his Discord server, you know he's your homie :')
For real!
Finding this channel was one of the silver linings of covid. I switched back to weight training from calisthenics but I will never unsub from this channel.
The brother that many of us needed but never had. 😢
This kid is probably half my age but feels like a father figure.
😂😂😂 I wish I had his attitude in my twenties 👍
He's not a kid..
@@croissantpg3d655 He is doe
@@croissantpg3d655 he does seem fairly young though
We’ll said. Regardless of his age, he’s wise beyond it.
When people tell you to find good friends, they mean find people like Hampton. Thanks for being such a positive force in this platform brother!
I have to admit, I started watching your videos for the workouts and I did not give too much attention to your "self-help" content since I was sceptical. But after watching a few of them I have to give you my compliments, I can relate very much with that feeling of acceptance and self-awareness you are able to communicate.
As a social worker I want to thank you it's hard to find other people that understand how we understand things lol am very happy I found your social links and your app
Spending time with yourself is the only way to truly get to know yourself, don't be afraid of the dark thoughts guys! They will be your greatest teacher! Wishing everyone the best! 🙏🏻💞
Thank you.
Hampton is the embodiment of blessed man we've been waiting for ❤️
Legend has it that jesus is one of his subscribers.
It can be hard to find motivation and purpose with (what seems to be) an unshakable feeling that everything is too late even if you logically know it's not.
You'll feel better and more motivated eventually, just takes time. I believe in you !
The world feels a lot calmer when you enter this man's channel. Plus he gives great advice about calisthenics and other stuff like in this video. Cheers dude!
When you speak or just ramble you have a tendency to rock back and forth. I find it comforting and makes me want to keep watching.
Was watching this video and just took myself out to solo dinner at a nice, quiet sushi place. Phone off, no checking the time, just in my thoughts with some good food feeling peaceful as hell. It's easy to forget to do stuff like that. Thanks man :)
Brother Hampton has a fiancé?! sorry if I’m late to the party but congrats man! and thanks for all the insights and your work 🙏🏽
unfortunately, guess I will never achieve my dream of marrying brother Hampton 😔
@@futurehofer1564 sweet home alab-
I really just love how you advised the people whomay use it too much to hop off your own discord (something that, in a way, helps your brand) for their own health. We really need alot more creators like you. Keep being awesome in that way. It's really not something we see often in our society, and it's uber refreshing. You truly do rock. 💜
This video is incredibly timely for me.
You have done an excellent job distilling the thoughts I (and I hope many others) reach when seriously considering my current life. Often, it's not exactly the current life that's the issue but rather overstimulation and a lack of reflection.
I sincerely appreciate that you're putting private thoughts in the open in order to improve the lives of others. Please continue to be as thoughtful, open, and honest as you are here. In 27 minutes I have changed my thoughts from "I can learn from this person" to "This person is genuinely wise and good".
Please know that you improve the world with your efforts.
Omg this is such perfect timing😭that's exactly what I need rn, I feel so lost at the moment
I feel the same! But we got reminded: life CAN be beautiful 😊 so let's believe in that and remind ourselves of such times. 😌💕
Have a beautiful day.
I hope you feel better now. Just take it little by little, improve yourself and your life however you can.
I feel like watching your videos has calmed me down a lot and I think I’ve improved as a person from some of the things you’ve said that have made me actually think and focus on things. So, thank you for positively changing an aspect of my life. I appreciate it.
I really like your take on caffeine. I gravitate toward those zero sugar monster drinks 1-2 a day because of the fear of being less focused and productive and I'm hoping that it combats the feeling of being stuck in bed due to depression. However if I'm really honest with myself, I feel the most energy when I eat well and exercise. Really looking to become healthier at this point in my life and this made me put my can down and just listen.
I understand the struggle of too many ideas at once. My brain just wants to do all the things!
Wow. My brain is like, dumb. I tell it to do something and it can't.
I certainly have days that feel like the end is coming, but I've lived long enough to remember that it will pass. It does, but not by itself. I have to do the work of being my authentic self. One thing I've discovered is that I'm best working alone most of the time, and spending less time face to face. Funny thing is that I enjoy my relationships much more.
I don't really know how to express myself so I'm gonna use the classic but the most powerful way: Thank you.
In 4 months I'll be 21 and I'm already working on myself, trying to improve the ability to channel my energy in the right things (producing music, meditating, working out) and your channel is just a blessing. Watching you after work/study feels like talking to my best friend, I will buy a shirt for sure once I will get my first paycheck ever. Hoping that you and the community don't mind my english (I'm Italian), I wish you all the best.
Hampton thank you so much right now I've started to improve my life for a girl and it wasn't my healtiest of decisions and now from watching a couple of your videos I'm now turning that attitude inward and working on myself for myself
That is a huge accomplishment and life lesson!
This guy is like a young uncle iroh and I love it
Yes!!
You make me so happy. Whenever I am down I watch you. I hope you have lots of people around to make you happy too ❤️
him holding that mug while talking is too iconic🌝
true dat
@@Akash-gn5zn I'm about 95% sure there's no actual coffee in the mug.
@@billpeet1976you didn't see the whole video? 14:42
@@billpeet1976 laksh gotcha there mate, aint that a bummer
Some say he even does push ups holding the mug 🍻
Hampton, thank you for the content. I’m a 50 yrs young professional counselor and have been trying to make a change for the rest of my life. I believe that most are in the same boat out here. Take care of yourself also
As I’m trying to bring my self to animate:
Perfect timing man, thank you
I really like your animation :)
hello fellow animator :-)!
I’ve done a lot of bad things in my life stuff I regret and seeing people like you be so happy and welcoming to everybody it really makes me feel like I can do better even if I wasn’t always the best there’s always time for change anyways keep up the great work you keep my hope going.
This is the first thing I watched in the morning and it felt like a conversation with somebody that knows me well.
Listening to this on a nice morning walk with my dog. Love ya Hampton!
Although I’m not having coffee with you, Hampton, I’m enjoying a splurge of a small chocolate concrete from Andy’s Frozen Custard w/Maraschino cherries mixed into it. Thanks for sharing your valuable time, wisdom, and beautiful spirit. Have a lovely evening, my brother. 😇🍫🍦👋🏽🌜✨
Your overwhelming positivity is making it really hard for me to stay negative. For that I childishly, begrudgingly thank you
I often feel SO stuck. I'm 27 and have been dealing with a chronic pelvic/groin physio condition that I can't seem to overcome. I feel chronic tension and pinching of the nerves my left groin, which effects almost everything I like to do (intimacy, exercise, work...). For the past few years I have essentially just been 'buying time' to try to overcome this so I can move on with my life, and to do all of the things I want to do, but sadly I haven't been able to yet. Sometimes I feel like I've lost my whole life to this. When I don't think I can overcome this, every aspiration seems pointless. Which is why I watch channels like this in hopes I can train my muscles to get rid of whatever dysfunctional pattern has caused this.
I'm going to attempt to give you some tips. I'm not a medical doctor but struggled with a herniated disc causing pinched nerves and negative thought patterns regarding it for a few years. Do whatever activity/movement that you can do that is painless or close to it. Walking is usually the best, regardless of the pain (almost).
Say you can walk 5 minutes painless or close to it, before it starts becoming an issue. Start incorporating 5 minute interval walks, taking breaks until you can repeat an interval painless. This is easiest to do if you can get access to a treadmill. Now if you can walk for 10 minutes + you can just take a walk outside. Preferably try to walk anywhere between 20-60 minutes a day, 30 minutes is a good goal to aim for.
Regarding your postponement of the rest of your life. Waiting for perfect conditions is a terrible idea, do what you can with your current capacity. I might be able to give more specific ideas/tips if you elaborate on what exactly you are postponing. Personally i went on extended travel to many countries with my back condition by using painkillers and tips i found on airplane seating to endure the flights, then daily exercise and walking a lot due to the nature of traveling. I had many days that were bad and painful, but i still managed to find ways to do the things i wanted.
Checking out some older content on this channel and love that I found this video (8/2024). Hampton, you are a man beyond your years and you give advice that can last a lifetime. My spirit just is happier every time you give of yourself. Thank you for being you ❤
Thank you Hampton your positivity has helped me deal with some situations going on in my life. Have a beautiful day
I get a lot more out of your channel than I ever expected to. Like, I subbed because I thought "me want do pull-up, good muscle ho ho" but now I'm enjoying sage advice from the very same pull up man
Same! 😄
Dude this video is actually so comforting. I watched it in the morning, and i feel like this will indeed be the start to a beautiful day.
I loved those times that you went silent while speaking for 5 seconds and then start again , it means you think and care about what you are saying , that's rare ♡♡♡
This is my second video from this gentleman and I gotta say, Hampton is so friendly and kind. His voice is quite soothing and his language is quite chill. Love it, thank you my friend.
Thanks for the kind words Hampton. I have something called pectus carinatum and it basically causes my chest to protrude way more than normal. It’s a pretty rare deformity and I’m looking for ways to fix this so I started to try bodybuilding. Specifically my chest and abs. I hope to see some results and I’m trying to stay positive. You’re videos really helpful and inspiring. Thanks for spreading positivity.
I've felt like my life kinda sucks, I don't see it going anyone how I'm doing right now, but thankfully recently (I'm a young teen, as you said, luckily) I've been wanting to change my life, improving my body and mind, you have recently helped me with both, thank you
One specific detail of this video really resonated with me. I've been on a forced hiatus from Amino for almost a full year now, and I thought it was for one reason. Once I heard this video I realized that it was only part of the problem. I was averaging maybe 4-6 hours on Amino every day. I didn't realize how bad it was for my health. After a bit, I thought I understood. That feeling persisted until now. From my experience, there are several points where you think you've improved, just because you've identified what you were doing wrong, even though you haven't made an effort to change it. You never realize you haven't actually changed until something clicks. For me, that something clicked about a month ago, but I couldn't find motivation to actually do something about it. This video definitely helped. I'll try some of the things that you suggested. If they work, I might be back to share any other tips I found along the way. For now, I'm feeling rather tired, so I'm going to sleep. Without my TV running as background noise and light, for once. That may help.
Hampton, I just want to say that I love your energy, your message, and overall just you. I am truly grateful for the inspiration and help that you’ve provided me and many other people.
Thank you so much Hampton for making this video. I'm in school and I have this assignment that wants me to choose my college and all that stuff. But I felt like I was scared and afraid of going to college. I felt lile it would be too much for me and life would be very hard for me. But thanks to you, I have a movation in me to do it and face you fears. And when times are hard, I need to have time to do nothing and just let my mind rest. Hampton, again, thank you so much for making this video. I hope you and the fans have a blessed day! Have a beautiful day.
Im having my exam in 2 hrs, and im kinda freaking out... Its my first exam for year end exams... 😢 And you sent this videooo. Thank youu
You're gonna do just fine. Don't worry too much - in ten or twenty years it probably won't matter.
@@lowercase_ash Thank you :)
good luck with your exam
Thank you, you guys, i did okay, i lost a bit of time but its all good, i have exams this whole week and the next! Thanks for the motivation!
i love u hampton. i want to keep watching your videos when i get very very old. i'm 22 now and your videos are the only thing keeps me happy and cheers me up whenever i'm stuck with my thoughts and when i'm not feeling good🥰. life is beautiful when we have a guy like you around us 🌃
His voice, tone, rythm is so soothing that i stop my fast forwarding which I usually do for other videos
This is so powerful. I just made dinner and I decided to turn on TH-cam to find something to stimulate me. I've been feeling very bogged down lately and am ready for a vacation. I have a job and a second job I do when I want. Lately I've been trying to find out why I Can't get myself to do my job that doesn't have a schedule. I finish my first job and even on early days I feel like doing nothing. And nothing is what I do.... except for one thing. Yes video games. I'm passionate about most fighting games and I spend a ton of time when I'm not at my 2 jobs learning about them. It's never been a problem before but watching your video as I ate dinner I realized just how much I've forced squeezing them into my time. On my breaks at work. Before sleep. Even during work I talk to people about frame rates and other intracies. I don't want to give them up as I've started streaming occasionally and I play a few games on not one but a couple phones I have. Yes it's that deep. Where I live I've accumulated alot of things. Video game systems, cars. And with that bills. Multiple phones, 4 vehicles, every single video game system. And I realize you are right. It's a escape from reality. I will try and scale it back as I ponder what I really want to do. I hope this wasn't too long. Thanks friend
Thank you for uploading your the most kind person in the world
When i watch his videos,i feel like he's not just teaching or showing fitness but he is with me .
Watched this while having a cup of milk. Just like having a meaningful talk with a friend 😊
Thank you. I've begun with your beginner videos and the ideas you've shared here will help me to stick with you, build up fitness and make the change in my life for better physical health in my case. I'm so grateful 👨🏿😊
my best friend for 15 years recently pointed out he's doing the exact thing the 3rd point of this video describes and told me about how it helped him focus on what he wanted to do in the future and how it matured him psychologically
Hampton this is gold! I meditate everyday for the past 6 months. This was a life changer for me :)
I always expected myself to live until 30, im super unhealthy and im feeling it at the age of 19. This resulted in me for thinking that I should rush my goals and I have a short term goal that can only last until im 30. And, I always hated myself, How I walk, How I talk, my mannrisms, my face, my height, my quirks and all. I tried avoiding looking at the mirror for a month, nothing changed. I always feared talking and going outside of my home, I fear that everyone loojs at me and notices every one of my insecurities. Even when we have a family gathering, im always slouching, looking down and avoiding eye contact even tho they are my "family". I alwayd wanted to draw and draw, because of my thinking that i will only live up to 30. I rushed and rushed drawing, I burned myself to a state where I hated drawing, I fear drawing, I lost my passion, drawing. Every morning I get welcomed by angry people complaining about everything, Im sorrounded by gossips about other hating other people. Everyday, for 19 years of my life, this has been going on, Im super tired of all of this, I even tried suicide, but I dont have the courage, I still care for the ones i will left behind. I just, just cant help myself thinking about all of this. AND I HATED IT, I HATE EVERY SINGLE WORD, IDEA, THAT COMES OUT OF MY MIND. I have my friends, i dont trust them even tho they prove themselves kind and trustworthy to me, but, Im a mean minded man that always find a negative thing about something and everything nice to me. I lost my friends, only 2 stayed and they are far from me. I want to stop everything from happening, even tho it cost me everything. I wanted a restart, a reboot, thats why i always believed of reincarnation, And thats a bad thing because thats my motivation to attempt suicide. Damn, I hated everything, myself and all, I doubted everything, my friends my family, I lost my passion, I always compare myself to others. I feel super guilty when I think about the old me that is super super joyful and super energetic child. I feel like I lost that child, the me. I feel like I killed it. I feel like im a way way different person from who I used to be, The super joyful, charismatic, friendly and positive me. Im tired, Dont know what to do, always thinking I dont deserve everything i have, always nervous, always worried, tired and all. Hans speaking, hoping I have a good morning
I felt EVERY SINGLE WORD. Seriously.
So: Have a good day! Even if it's not: you are not alone with such feelings and thoughts. Try to absorb a little bit of this positivity that Hampton radiates☺💫 I do this.
and even if it's just for 2 or 1 min of the day: smile and think about something that gives you warmth and a good feeling or even - happiness. I'll do it with you. :)
Oh and hi Hans, it's Lex☺
@@lexza2835 Hello Lex, Thanks for the advice, Yep I will absorb the Hampton energy
I could've wrote most of the things you just did when I was 19. I'll be 32 soon
There's a lot of things I could say, but I'm just some rando on the internet; why should you listen?
So just one thing: I can't promise that life gets better, but if you hang around you will get better at it
Can we be friends?
Hampton is as wholesome as Bob Ross. Thank you my friend, for blessing us all🙏🏼
His t-shirt is just perfect for the ocasion.
Just hearing you say "hello my friends" lifts my spirits
I seriously love you so much. You’ve transformed so much of my life in the short period of time I’ve been following you! Thank you for this amazing content!
Yesterday i talked with my friends that i want to take a break and change and now you are making this video. Thank you brother Hampton
You literally help me so much. Both with mental, and physical health. I’ve never been physically fit, I’d get tired quickly and my muscles hurt. I can now proudly say I made my first full push-up. :)
Seriously, keep up with making videos, I’m sure you help and motivate people more than you think!
Hi, how was your journey in 2 years since your comment?😊 i started training and inproving my mindset 2 months ago and im doing great 💙💛 much love from ukraine
@@KingVB Oh wow, I can't believe my comment was from so long ago. It doesn't feel like a long time at all! I've been as good as I want myself to be, happy with my mindset as well as my reflection in the mirror, and especially the things my body allows me to do now. I hope you find the same satisfaction and more! Much love from the Czech Republic
Great thoughts from someone very young. I have learned over the years that if I have a repair project on the house, car, or for a client, and don't feel like doing it, I don't do it. If I try, my attitude will become worse, the work will be shoddy, and I might end up doing a lot of damage. There's always another day.
How did this come up just now!!?? I was needing this!! Thanks for sharing Hampton!
@Harry W Thanks, you as well. :)
@Harry W Thanks for sharing, I quite enjoyed it! :)
What a heart warming video. I’m a mental health clinician and I wish people would be able to nourish their thoughts and feelings like the way we do with our stomach. Myself included.
listening to this while doing homework makes doing homework enjoyable
Listening to this while I cook breakfast outside in the mountains for myself and my significant other... definitely a peaceful combination. Thanks for the wisdom Hampton
idk why, this is really perfect timing
It's because this day is as good as any
I need me a Hampton, thanks for being you mate, and thanks for helping everyone with everything
I’m 14 and I’m working on starting and organizing my life.
Hey, same! Make sure to take it slow and not put too much pressure on yourself. Talking about it with other people is good to get new perspectives and ideas. Good luck!
@@lowercase_ash Yeah, it’s really good to talk to other people about your plans & goals, not just for new perspectives but also so that they can be there to help and motivate you in your journey.
@@lowercase_ash And yes, it’s also really important to take things slow or you might burn out.
Talking about plans is an odd one. Talking a bit about them can give you a sense of accountability so you actually do them, but talking too much about them can also give you the same dopamine rush as actually doing them, and so rob you of motivation.
Take care of yourself and have fun!
it feels so peaceful here
Hampton! Brother! Man this was a extremely interesting and insightful video to watch! And I actually followed through with the part where you said to be alone with your thoughts for once 🙏 it was a dark and scary place truly. I ended things about a lot of dark things that have happened to me in the past, but inna Sense for the first time in YEARS I was alone with those thoughts and I was able to comes to terms with a lot of the things that happened to me in my life, from losing loved ones to thinking back to past relationships, to thinking about lost job opportunities to even the darkest of times when I wanted to take my own life. It was a really dark and scary place but man I have to say I truly feel better for it. Normally I can't fall asleep without some form of tv or noise to keep "the mind" at Bay. But after just embracing the the silent for a good 20 mins I found I was able to learn from my past experience and move on 🙏 (and fall asleep ha!)
Just wanted to say thank you! I truly found that sometimes the dark isn't so scary after all. 😁
I feel like the weights in my life have gotten a lot lighter and I was able to let go of so many things weighing me down!
About coffee - totally agree. I been there, where I had to drink 4-5 coffees a day, without I was not in the state I’ll consider normal. I done a slow detox, ending up 1, maximum 2 coffees a day and it makes me realized I’m enjoying coffee much more since then. Thanks Hampton!
OmG I’ve been waiting for your newest video I was just thinking about you unloading and you did so thank you for sharing amazing things with you you’ve been helping so many people me including so really thank you you’ve done so much for us and you’ve truly helped more people then anyone could count ;3
This video really really help me, to understand myself and how to live my life. You may just have changed the course of my existence for the best, you are a powerful man indeed. Much love to you
Hampton!! You are such an amazing soul. I would love if you made these into a podcast. I feel like these would be great to listen while on the road! Anyways, wishing you the best!!
You are such a beautiful person. People who have you in their life, in whatever form, are very lucky.❤️
Get your head out of the comments and focus on this brilliant man trying to give you advice.
Thank you, I really needed that!
You are so calm that people fell it, and want to be around you!
Muito obrigado, from Brazil!
"Most of the things our body does is a feature, not a bug"
*depression has entered the chat*
all jokes aside, I love your positive mentality and you made some great points in this video!
there's a video called "whats the point of depression" and it shows the actual evolutionary reason behind why our body does what it does. It may make things clear :)
I am absolutely in love with your #shorts and overall channels information and energy.
I regret not finding your channel earlier in life for sure
I want to:
A. A job in which my life is constantly being threatened.
B. Be private detective.
C. Maybe do writing because I heard I'm good at it, and I realize that once I decide to come up with an idea or a plot I can make an entire story.
D. Maybe do animation, Digital art or Physical art.
you can make animated videos and post them on youtube
I've learned from your personality and what to talk about in your videos that being in a bad situation or having bad days doesn't mean that life isn't beautiful and "It's okay to not be okay sometimes"
thank you for what you do Hampton.
I'm gonna be a missionary when I grow up! That's what I'm inspired for
Awesome! Hope it works great for you!
@@HybridCalisthenics thank you!
You’re on every comment spreading positivity I think that’s great so I wanted to say something about it
@@thisstatementisfalsenothin5312 aww, thank you for noticing! That makes me feel really warm n fuzzy inside
You mean going into poor countries and telling them they should believe in your religion?
This video came out at the perfect time since I’ve felt unusually tired today and I like writing music, it’s always on my mind and I hate when I don’t write anything, but I’m still trying to learn to let myself calm down and take it easy
I know this is kind of petty but my main motivation for fitness is being made fun of all my life for being underweight. My parents have been calling me anorexic for years even though I knew that I wasn't, and my friends would laugh at me whenever I took my shirt off. I wouldn't call it "bullying" cause I was never really physically hurt, but I was definitely belittled by everyone due to my body.
I'm 5 months in my fitness journey and I can't recognize myself. I can lift my 100lbs dog with such ease and I couldn't even lift him by the start of this year. I'm maintaining 135lbs which is normal BMI for me, but I keep aiming to be bulkier and leaner!
I guess what I want to say is even the worst negativities and insecurities in your life could be used as motivation. I'm personally using all the harsh words I've heard as a fuel to prove everyone wrong.
I feel like that's perfectly valid. I'm so glad you're in a more comfortable place with your body now! They should never have treated you that way, but it's awesome that you put in that effort anyways. Congrats, and good luck on your journey!
@@lowercase_ash Thank you for the kind words! Yeah it's mind blowing how much more confident I am now with my body. I remember keeping my jacket on during PE in highschool because I didn't want anyone to see how skinny my arms were. I always told myself that I could just brush the words off and that I was fine with my body anyways, even though deep down I was really insecure. Then one day I guess I just decided to get off my ass and do something about it.
I love your profile pic btw haha. One of my favorite photos on the internet.
@@re_i_gn yeah, I chose it when I was like, eight? I like it too, tho. It holds up
Your motivation is perfectly valid, don’t feel ashamed of doing a good thing and improving a body you weren’t happy with. Also, that was bullying for sure, and I hope you can find better people to have around you if you haven’t already.
The "giving up a thing metric" for me is to give up a thing that is not aligned with my most essential values or priorities, but is something that takes time or energy daily
This guy hides a lot of strength in that frame. Makes me wonder if he hides a lot of martial skill in that frame too. Could he secretly be the most terrifying body guard, bouncer, etc?
I've been practicing Progressive Calisthenics for five years (and dabbled in it for a few years before that), this guy is the real deal.
He is well spoken, really knows his content, and is incredibly strong. One of my new favorite channels. One love.
His best "Martial" attribute is actually his mindset. "The final weapon is the Brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck
We all need a hampton in our life. The good you share, I try to share to other people. Thank you for not just being a "brand" but actually being a person, with warmth and helpful insights, not just physically but other things as well. If no one hasn't told you lately, thank you for being here with us and sharing yourself.