This is why I have stuck around with Nick's content. He actually cares about people. I appreciate you Nick. Thank you for your time and effort in all the content you put out.
I see this post was over a year ago, but I hope you’re in a much better place than you were when you posted this Zach. Stay strong and never stop trying.
I’m around 125-127 pounds right now and am really struggling with my depression and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Every night I lay in bed starving to death and wonder how long I can keep living like this, there are some moments when I want to get better but there are also moments where I honestly just feel hopeless and don’t care. Your story resonates with me in many ways
@@ciansheehy1759 this was so long ago it feels like a different person wrote it lol, i started going to the gym and that has helped go from 127 to 195 at the end of my first bulk. however, the depression is something else and it is getting worse
@@ciansheehy1759 shortly after i commented this i actually got a girlfriend. I really loved her, and still do even though she left me. but yea, socially i am nonexistent
I had an eating disorder as a young teen too. It was all about me having something to control. I'd forgotten about many of the specifics until I heard you talking about them, and there are a lot of similarities. Thanks for reminding me about it. I'd almost forgotten about it. It's a great way for me to be sensitive to other people. They may not be dealing with an eating disorder, but we all struggle with something, and being supportive to one another is often the most beneficial. I'm so glad and proud of you for sharing this with us, Nick. Wishing my very best to you, Sincerely, Jeff
THANK YOU so much for sharing. It's important for men to realize that they can suffer from eating disorders as well! As someone who struggled through years of bulimia, constant binging and purging, and horrible body image, it's such an important message to share!
I was hospitalized for anorexia too.. it was something that hunted me for a large portion of my life. In contrast, I now wake up everyday feeling like I won the lottery because I am ALIVE and healthy, I survived, and no one can take that strength away from me. I’m glad you shared your story Nick, it was so powerful and a great conversation to open.
My respect for you Nick just skyrocketed! I can relate so much with your message. After being 245 pounds and unhappy with the way I saw myself I lost right at 95 pounds by pretty much starving myself and doing a shit of cardio. A very unhealthy way to do so. Along the way I have developed this “relationship” with food that has impacted my life negatively in many ways. I have pushed away many friends and family members that care for me and that want to spend time with me but I have been, and still am, far too concerned with my physical outward appearance. I have allowed that to control my life and it has prevented me from experiencing all the great things that this life has to offer. I believe being healthy both physically and as well as mentally is crucial in order to live a fulfilled life and finding that balance is what we all ultimately strive to do. I just wanted to personally say thank you for your message and I know there are many others who can relate. Never give up and always strive to GO ONE MORE.💯
This 100% hits home. Your story is almost identical to mine. Only difference is I went through my eating disorder in college. It really destroys so many aspects of your life (friends, family, immune system, education). There are so many things I wish I could do over, and so many days/weeks/months/years that I'll never get back. For anyone going through something like this, try to get help early I wish i would have.
@@wilsongipson1086 same stress from school, gf, and a running injury pushed me over the edge and i felt like how much i ate was the one thing i could easily control.
@@sieffy91 for me it was a climbing injury and relationship stuff as well, couldnt do anything to relieve the stress so I started the constant body examinations. Ended up getting sick like 10 times in a semester. Thanks for dropping a comment, help to reduce the stigma. Every little bit.
@@wilsongipson1086 sure thing man, you're not alone on this one. Try your best to stay positive, it goes a long way. Surround yourself with great people too, makes it that much easier. God bless
You’re incredible Nick. It takes so much courage to tell your story. You’re saving so many lives by sharing your struggles. So much love for you man. 😭❤️🙏🏼
I have been a subscriber for about 3 or 4 years watching on and off during my fitness journey but along the way my father passed away and that destroyed me. I was and still sometimes am depressed and full of anxiety and just sit in my room for months just wanting to sleep and not eat or workout or hangout with friends. It’s just nice to now there are other people out there struggling with similar things and that we’re all not alone
Not too sure how anyone can dislike Nick. He’s honest, he’s open, he motivates others, he’s a hard worker and just such an all round amazing person! Thank you for being so open with us.
This spoke to me brother. I suffered from bulimia severally at a similar age. Got to the point I was throwing up blood etc. my parents found out and other things that lead to me confronting it. I now spend my days openly taking about this and body dysmorphia in men. I respect the vulnerability
Nick you just opened my eyes, I used to always feel accomplished when I went to be being super hungry. I just thought that was weight loss. I never realized until watching this video what I did to myself. At 12 I ate about 1100 calories a day and lost about 23lb in a month and a half. My relationship with food isn’t perfect but it is improving. I’m 14 and about 5’6 165 eating 1800-2000 calories a day. I feel much better and my training is much better. I don’t really care if I gain some fat while I’m in puberty, I eat healthy but I’d rather have a little bit of fat than have an ed. I can always cut calories slightly once I finish puberty. Thank you so much for opening my eyes and I give the kid the best of luck on his journey to recovery🙏.
You are in an important stage of your development, eating disorders can have serious long-term physical and mental consequences, seriously. If possible (and what is more mentally healthy) do not count your calories. As long as you get protein in your meals throughout the day, you will progress properly in your training. But try to be flexible, don't strain, and be kind to your body and mind.
THANK YOU for sharing your story! I had anorexia for nearly a decade in MS and HS. It’s taken many years to find freedom with food and peace with my body. I’ve really enjoyed your content because even though I’m a woman, you inspire me to fuel my body to perform - not just fitness performance but for life! I’m a mom and Pilates instructor and struggle to actually eat enough to fuel my daily life. So many WIED videos of women, they do not eat enough, so I look to yours for inspo and encouragement to eat enough and eat good food. Thank you!
I don’t know if you’ll see this comment, but I wanted to say you reached my heart. In middle school I was a fast kid, but I started to strip calories away because I wanted to get skinner. In high school I battled this too, I remember distinctly eating a salad every single day for lunch, every single day, with no dressing. It had tomatoes, egg, Turkey, bacon, etc and I wouldn’t eat anything but the lettuce and grapes tomatoes, and maybe the hard boiled egg white part. I’m in college now and I have been avoiding social situations, I’ve battle macro tracking strictly vs. consistent. I haven’t quite reached that point in my life on consistently because I’m in the army. The army has height and weight standards that have been troubling me since I joined, I’m more muscular which makes me heavier, the army sees me as over weight. I’ve been struggling with how I view myself, and food.
You're parents are the unsung heroes of this story. To any parents out there, be observant. Notice changes, look for behaviour changes. It won't always be something terrible, but if you're checked out, you don't have a hope of noticing. Good message Nick. Well done and thanks for realising awareness.
I’m sure this story will help more than just one person man, especially from a guy that so many people respect and look up to like you. Thanks Nick, you’re a good dude.
It's unreal the difference that the mindset of "I have an obligation and a responsibility to help where I can" can make in the world. Thank you for embodying that and doing it 100%.
I’m diagnosed with bulimia. As a guy, it is unheard of, but men do struggle with it. It’s real! Glad I’m working on my eating disorder to correct it and form a healthy relationship with food and nutrition.
nick has to be one of the most genuine guys out there in the fitness industry genuinely cares about people and is willing to work his ass off to make people happy and help people through there lifes journey in any way he can and in the best way he possibly can
Eating disorders are so difficult. If you take an alcohol addiction, you can just never drink alcohol and go on about your life but it's not like you can just never eat again.
As a recovering alcoholic I can assure you that it’s not simply “never drinking alcohol again” and far from it.. it is a life long battle because it’s everywhere. Parties TV movies billboards everywhere and it’s the only drug you have to justify NOT doing. Addiction is addiction, none are “harder” because it is all mental.
Thank you Nick i went through this when I was about 13 years old i would starve myself and eat as little food possible to the point where i wouldn’t even be working out anymore because i was so tired. everyday was just me starving myself. it got worse to the point where i would not eat for a while then one night i would eat so much food. now i’m 15 and i’m in the best shape of my life and i’m able to enjoy food without feeling shame or guilt
I have personally never struggled with eating disorders but I see many of my friends having bad relationship with food and it breaks my heart. You are incredible for sharing that, and for helping this kid - honestly it made me tear up.. I respect you even more.
It’s been a little over a year. I’ve lost 92lbs. I got up to 330 after my time in the Army. I have been at a horribly hard stall for the last month and a half. I’ve pretty much quit in the last week. Half-heartedly working out and tracking my calories. Emotionally eating often. I appreciate your candor. Hopefully this will be another push to move forward for me. Thanks for your video.
WOW! This is a video that I think many many people will take with them. At the age of 13 I was tracking everything too and because of obsessive over what I was intaking. I am now 14 and like Nick said I can focus on my business (OUTWORK OTHERS), focus on relationships, and focus on Christ. I am like Nick and have learned from my experiences! Thanks Nick for all you do for the fitness community.
I rarely comment on videos, but I just want you to know that I appreciate this video. This is what an influencer is supposed to do. You shed light on something I knew very little of. I think you enlightened many others than just me. Thank you for sharing something so personal, and keep up the good work.
Wow! Thank you for sharing this. I had (sometimes have) an unhealthy relationship with food and now I am working to get this weight off and do something I've always wanted to do... Which is run. I had bilateral knee replacements and now I have not pain. I have only run .5 miles without stopping, but I have a first goal of running a 5K this summer. You are an inspiration to this 57 y/o lady!🥰
I think I relate to his disorder more than any girls. When he said he felt he won when he went to bed starving or after a meal he was hungry hit home. His thought processs really makes sense. So sad but he is amazing
The thing that some people don’t know about driven people is that there is a rock bottom behind all that drive. Getting through mental health issues and injury is not about being motivated, or big huzzahs. It’s about being committed to improvement and doing the things that are right regardless of how you feel emotionally. Life should not be dictated by the way you feel, but dictated by the good you do... good emotions will follow good actions. If you recognized a problem, your already winning the battle guys.
Thank you for sharing your story in such an honest way. You are everything that’s right about the fitness industry. Wholesome, balanced, kind, and genuine.
It’s so relatable as a young teen growing up, viewing all these fitness influencers on social media and forming these expectations on what looks “good” when in fact most of it is unrealistic because most are on steroids and they look most shredded during competition season and not actually all year round sustainably. I’ve also gone through this phase counting macros, calories, trying to do intermittent fasting and missing out on social occasions because of “unhealthy food” but really it wasn’t worth it. We don’t even realise it because we’re so deep into it but looking back it’s really an issue. Such a relatable topic nick!
Thank u nick ! I am recovering from a eating disorder for the past few months watching ur iron man videos made me realize that as a athlete I gotta fuel and u literally inspired me to change my way of thinking 🥺
Thank you for posting this! I know it’s a difficult topic to talk about. I’m a former collegiate athlete and now competitive Crossfiter who still struggles with eating disorder issues every now and then. I’ve been able to overcome most of the issues I faced back in the day, but it’s still a work in progress ❤️
Thank-you for sharing, my daughter has been in and out of hospital for over 6 years battling this...we're still in the thick of it and it's rough but she wants to get well and I'm so thankful for that.
Thanks for Sharing Nick, I struggled a lot with eating disorder from being bullied for being fat when I was younger, Really helps hearing I am not alone.
Never knew this about nick & now I admire him so much more.. I can so relate to the leaving lunch hungry was a win. I used to go to school w only an apple & bring no money so that I would have to starve while I was at school & then binge. I also started having symptoms & my Dr. thought I had ulcers and I had to get an endoscopy. Sometimes I think it's our inner demons that push us towards accomplishing amazing things but are also our hardest battles.
When I was 14-15 I had a really bad eating disorder I still haven’t really told many people I got dangerously lean like 3% body fat my eating disorder originated from my extreme ocd. This video is almost scary it literally explained me about a year ago
I’ve been buying products from your company for few years now and never knew this which hits close to home. Minus the body building I have a similar story. Mad respect for you and thank you so much for sharing and what you do!!
Thank you so much for sharing this Nick. As someone who is presently working on my own recovery, I recognize the courage it takes to face an eating disorder and turn your life around. Congratulations on all of your success, not only professionally but personally. You are truly an inspiring individual, with a character I admire.
Thank you Nick. Your story and sincerity in wanting to help others in the same situation is commendable. The fact that you mentioned the college relapse and recovery is such an important example of persevering and eventually after much struggling conquering. Go One More.
This video says a lot about your character. As you know, so many fitness videos on TH-cam and I have watched a lot of them. I have never met you but I feel I have a pretty good idea of who you actually are. I am sure like may others, you fail a lot. You also succeed a lot due to hard work and a "Go One More" mental attitude. I salute you for being real and genuine and making a video just like this one. I respect you for overcoming your own adversity and letting people know there is no easy way. Keep it up!
Good stuff. I had body dysmorphia for years and years from age 19 to in my 30's. Took turning 40 to free myself from trying to be "Bigger" and I've no interest in bodybuilding anymore. I still workout and just started running. I will always stay fit but it doesn't control my life. I am enjoying my life and am happy with who I am.
Nick this was an amazing story and inspiration. It makes me think of my disorder I had for a month or so. So glad I got rid of it 4 months ago and was quick lasted
Thanks for sharing Nick. I had a similar experience in high school ten years ago and it took me years to overcome it. I still have that voice in my head, but I'm at a healthy weight and living life to the fullest
Thank you Nick for sharing. You genuinely care for people and that is illustrated through this video. Being able to talk through your eating disorder experience is going to help many individuals myself included.
Been here since the original video was put out on this. Amazing to see how far you've come Nick from this story and how motivating everything you do is. Thanks for everything LT, you the man
Keep helping people, because you are support BPN support Veterans and support the community. I also have a problem with that but with the video you have been a kinda of a role model, thank you Nick Bare
Really appreciate you sharing this. For guys, eating disorders aren't talked about enough but it's definitely an issue. I was a big fan of you and BPN even before I knew this but now even more so. Much respect!
Hi Nick, you really have turned your weakness in to your strength and have found a way to bring that strength to thousands and spread it in a way that is visible, real and likeable. Being a good person is anyone's highest priority, and you're a good human ♥
Thank You, Nick. Ive been looking in all the directions possible, trying to seek help without really seeking help. Ive been contemplating on how a person can be sad and all of their life decisions could depend on something as basic, yet equally necessary, as food. Im in my late 20s, have a successful corporate career, dare I even say, also have a six pack, yet go into phases of depression with food wherein I fluctuate between 1200 kcals on days to 10,000 kcals on other days. Youve been of great great help. Blessings bud!
Thank you nick. You mentioned in the beginning of the video that you hoped it might help someone-It did sir. Im sure it has helped a lot of people, but I am definitely one of them. keep doing what you do. Quite an inspiration
Nick thanks for being an inspiration. I too struggled like you while I was younger in my athletic career and after. It took me several years to not obsess over my food intake. I’ve had a healthier relationship with food since my eating disorders in the past three years. Triathlon and being back athletic has definitely helped my relationship with food. Never shared this with anyone and just told my wife after seeing your video.
Nick, thank you so much for putting this video out there. It takes A LOT to talk about this & I can’t thank you enough for it. I’ve been there. I had almost the exact same story as you & have recovered a little bit but this video has helped. Definitely someone I look up to, I appreciate it 💯🙏🏻
I’ve only found your videos a few weeks ago and I love them !!! I am motivated by each of your videos and with each video I watch I’m more impressed with what a great person you are and the helping hand you extent to your fellow man . I don’t usually compliment anyone - Take care
I respect you endlessly for this, I went through the exact same thing you did. Everything you said I connected exactly with. Thank you so much and I have so much respect for you❤️
This is huge man. Battled with something very similar myself growing up. Have thought about making a video on it, may one day. In undergrad I did research on male body imagine and it was extremely eye opening. Thank you man for giving it some light.
Thanks for sharing this. You are a role model for men everywhere, and EDs in men need to be destigmatized. It is much easier as a woman to have these issues recognized, understood, and treated. There is so much shame around it to begin with, I can't imagine trying to come to terms with disordered eating which has historically been attributed to a "women's disease." Thanks for using your platform to help young men everywhere. I watched my brother struggle just as I had and was too afraid to speak up for him for fear of outing myself... he and I both were fortunate enough to find our way out through fitness and sport, but some won't stumble on this solution and may need to hear they are not alone. To this day I have not spoken to him about this, and if he is anything like me, those thoughts still linger and likely always will. Perhaps it's time to out us both. This may not end up being your most popular video, but it will likely be one of your most impactful. Keep up the great work Nick
I personally haven’t had an eating disorder but I live with someone that does have one, my wife is an anorexic and she is in one of her go crazy I need to lose weight things again. She regularly eats under 800 calories per day or less (usually a lot less) and I would also say she has exercise bulimia. Her lowest weight was around 78 pounds, and that is what she is aiming for again, she told me. At this point there is nothing that I can do about it as she still isn’t ready to come clean about it and that she needs to stop it. So I know what you went through and your family did at the time, I deal with it on the daily. It is not a good thing and I wish I could do something about it just have to sit back and wait, it is going to take something bad happening for things to change.
Such an inspiration, I am still recovering from anorexia and I spent some time during shutdown in the hospital because of it. My goal is to keep gaining healthy weight and get in great shape while I do it. I’ve always been a runner but was always held back due to starving myself. I’d appreciate a video or mini series on building a healthy diet and how to decide what to put into each meal. Sorry if you’ve already done a video like this
Thank you for sharing your story, Nick! Powerful message! I have a very unhealthy relationship with food. I like the idea of being healthy and follow your pages and buy your supplements. I get going but have such a negative relationship with shit food! I have a weakness for fast food due to convenience and just laziness honestly! I’ve gotta find a way to switch that part of my mind off and learn how to change my relationship with food! As a fellow veteran and fellow Texan... I am a huge fan of yours! Keep motivating people and setting the example of the Go One More mindset! All the best, Kimber
This is why I have stuck around with Nick's content. He actually cares about people. I appreciate you Nick. Thank you for your time and effort in all the content you put out.
Ok brah
A very good young man.
Agreed
As someone deep in relapse, the timing of this video leaves me speechless. Thank you so much for using your platform for good.
I sure hope Nick’s message helps you. Good luck young man and find your path back to health and happiness.
You can do it, man. Get back on the path. One day at a time
Stay strong, you’ll get through this!
Youve got this man. Stay strong. Been through it myself. Feel free to reach out if ever needed
I see this post was over a year ago, but I hope you’re in a much better place than you were when you posted this Zach. Stay strong and never stop trying.
I’m around 125-127 pounds right now and am really struggling with my depression and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Every night I lay in bed starving to death and wonder how long I can keep living like this, there are some moments when I want to get better but there are also moments where I honestly just feel hopeless and don’t care. Your story resonates with me in many ways
Bro u better now?
@@ciansheehy1759 this was so long ago it feels like a different person wrote it lol, i started going to the gym and that has helped go from 127 to 195 at the end of my first bulk. however, the depression is something else and it is getting worse
Shit bro make sure you work on your relationships aswell, I'm trying and I know its really hard but it's also important
@@ciansheehy1759 shortly after i commented this i actually got a girlfriend. I really loved her, and still do even though she left me. but yea, socially i am nonexistent
I had an eating disorder as a young teen too. It was all about me having something to control. I'd forgotten about many of the specifics until I heard you talking about them, and there are a lot of similarities. Thanks for reminding me about it. I'd almost forgotten about it. It's a great way for me to be sensitive to other people. They may not be dealing with an eating disorder, but we all struggle with something, and being supportive to one another is often the most beneficial.
I'm so glad and proud of you for sharing this with us, Nick. Wishing my very best to you,
Sincerely, Jeff
Very similar story myself. Glad you pulled through man, Hope youre doing well
@@DrAdamHotchkiss Thank you, Dr. Adam. Yes, I'm excellent now! Hope you're equally as good!
Slowly recovering from bulimia here, and this video brought tears to my eyes, thank you for being so open with something so private, it really helps
Hope youre doing well man. Stay strong. Youve got this
THANK YOU so much for sharing. It's important for men to realize that they can suffer from eating disorders as well! As someone who struggled through years of bulimia, constant binging and purging, and horrible body image, it's such an important message to share!
Been through the same myself. Hope youre doing well man.
I was hospitalized for anorexia too.. it was something that hunted me for a large portion of my life. In contrast, I now wake up everyday feeling like I won the lottery because I am ALIVE and healthy, I survived, and no one can take that strength away from me. I’m glad you shared your story Nick, it was so powerful and a great conversation to open.
My respect for you Nick just skyrocketed! I can relate so much with your message. After being 245 pounds and unhappy with the way I saw myself I lost right at 95 pounds by pretty much starving myself and doing a shit of cardio. A very unhealthy way to do so. Along the way I have developed this “relationship” with food that has impacted my life negatively in many ways. I have pushed away many friends and family members that care for me and that want to spend time with me but I have been, and still am, far too concerned with my physical outward appearance. I have allowed that to control my life and it has prevented me from experiencing all the great things that this life has to offer. I believe being healthy both physically and as well as mentally is crucial in order to live a fulfilled life and finding that balance is what we all ultimately strive to do. I just wanted to personally say thank you for your message and I know there are many others who can relate. Never give up and always strive to GO ONE MORE.💯
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This 100% hits home. Your story is almost identical to mine. Only difference is I went through my eating disorder in college. It really destroys so many aspects of your life (friends, family, immune system, education). There are so many things I wish I could do over, and so many days/weeks/months/years that I'll never get back. For anyone going through something like this, try to get help early I wish i would have.
Same here I pick the habit up whenever I get too stressed in school.
@@wilsongipson1086 same stress from school, gf, and a running injury pushed me over the edge and i felt like how much i ate was the one thing i could easily control.
@@sieffy91 for me it was a climbing injury and relationship stuff as well, couldnt do anything to relieve the stress so I started the constant body examinations. Ended up getting sick like 10 times in a semester. Thanks for dropping a comment, help to reduce the stigma. Every little bit.
@@wilsongipson1086 sure thing man, you're not alone on this one. Try your best to stay positive, it goes a long way. Surround yourself with great people too, makes it that much easier. God bless
You’re incredible Nick. It takes so much courage to tell your story. You’re saving so many lives by sharing your struggles. So much love for you man. 😭❤️🙏🏼
I have been a subscriber for about 3 or 4 years watching on and off during my fitness journey but along the way my father passed away and that destroyed me. I was and still sometimes am depressed and full of anxiety and just sit in my room for months just wanting to sleep and not eat or workout or hangout with friends. It’s just nice to now there are other people out there struggling with similar things and that we’re all not alone
You definitely aren’t alone brother ❤️
Sorry for your loss. Get back on the path, man. All it takes is one step each day.
Not too sure how anyone can dislike Nick. He’s honest, he’s open, he motivates others, he’s a hard worker and just such an all round amazing person! Thank you for being so open with us.
He lies about PEDs/steroids
These stories are all too common in the fitness world. Nick, thanks for speaking up about something that affects so many
We need more light shined on it for sure
I teared up when you said "I knew I was caught."
I can't even imagine the pain. Thank you for sharing, Nick.
This spoke to me brother. I suffered from bulimia severally at a similar age. Got to the point I was throwing up blood etc. my parents found out and other things that lead to me confronting it. I now spend my days openly taking about this and body dysmorphia in men. I respect the vulnerability
Nick you just opened my eyes, I used to always feel accomplished when I went to be being super hungry. I just thought that was weight loss. I never realized until watching this video what I did to myself. At 12 I ate about 1100 calories a day and lost about 23lb in a month and a half. My relationship with food isn’t perfect but it is improving. I’m 14 and about 5’6 165 eating 1800-2000 calories a day. I feel much better and my training is much better. I don’t really care if I gain some fat while I’m in puberty, I eat healthy but I’d rather have a little bit of fat than have an ed. I can always cut calories slightly once I finish puberty. Thank you so much for opening my eyes and I give the kid the best of luck on his journey to recovery🙏.
Glad your eyes were opened man. Hope youre doing well, best of luck on the journey
You are in an important stage of your development, eating disorders can have serious long-term physical and mental consequences, seriously. If possible (and what is more mentally healthy) do not count your calories. As long as you get protein in your meals throughout the day, you will progress properly in your training. But try to be flexible, don't strain, and be kind to your body and mind.
THANK YOU for sharing your story! I had anorexia for nearly a decade in MS and HS. It’s taken many years to find freedom with food and peace with my body. I’ve really enjoyed your content because even though I’m a woman, you inspire me to fuel my body to perform - not just fitness performance but for life! I’m a mom and Pilates instructor and struggle to actually eat enough to fuel my daily life. So many WIED videos of women, they do not eat enough, so I look to yours for inspo and encouragement to eat enough and eat good food. Thank you!
I don’t know if you’ll see this comment, but I wanted to say you reached my heart. In middle school I was a fast kid, but I started to strip calories away because I wanted to get skinner. In high school I battled this too, I remember distinctly eating a salad every single day for lunch, every single day, with no dressing. It had tomatoes, egg, Turkey, bacon, etc and I wouldn’t eat anything but the lettuce and grapes tomatoes, and maybe the hard boiled egg white part. I’m in college now and I have been avoiding social situations, I’ve battle macro tracking strictly vs. consistent. I haven’t quite reached that point in my life on consistently because I’m in the army. The army has height and weight standards that have been troubling me since I joined, I’m more muscular which makes me heavier, the army sees me as over weight. I’ve been struggling with how I view myself, and food.
How are you doing?
IMMEDIATELY liked. Such an important message. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your story. This will help and reach so many more than you know.
im 32 and the amount of respect i have for this man is huge...hard to find transparent people like this...cheers bro you're a good man
You're parents are the unsung heroes of this story. To any parents out there, be observant. Notice changes, look for behaviour changes. It won't always be something terrible, but if you're checked out, you don't have a hope of noticing.
Good message Nick. Well done and thanks for realising awareness.
I’m sure this story will help more than just one person man, especially from a guy that so many people respect and look up to like you. Thanks Nick, you’re a good dude.
It's unreal the difference that the mindset of "I have an obligation and a responsibility to help where I can" can make in the world. Thank you for embodying that and doing it 100%.
I’m diagnosed with bulimia. As a guy, it is unheard of, but men do struggle with it. It’s real! Glad I’m working on my eating disorder to correct it and form a healthy relationship with food and nutrition.
nick has to be one of the most genuine guys out there in the fitness industry genuinely cares about people and is willing to work his ass off to make people happy and help people through there lifes journey in any way he can and in the best way he possibly can
Eating disorders are so difficult. If you take an alcohol addiction, you can just never drink alcohol and go on about your life but it's not like you can just never eat again.
Sure, you can go on about your life after you go through days of withdrawals. All addictions and disorders are problematic. None are easy fixes.
As a recovering alcoholic I can assure you that it’s not simply “never drinking alcohol again” and far from it.. it is a life long battle because it’s everywhere. Parties TV movies billboards everywhere and it’s the only drug you have to justify NOT doing. Addiction is addiction, none are “harder” because it is all mental.
Thank you Nick i went through this when I was about 13 years old i would starve myself and eat as little food possible to the point where i wouldn’t even be working out anymore because i was so tired. everyday was just me starving myself. it got worse to the point where i would not eat for a while then one night i would eat so much food. now i’m 15 and i’m in the best shape of my life and i’m able to enjoy food without feeling shame or guilt
I hope this goes viral. Such an important thing for folks to be aware of with thier kids, family, friends, themselves...
I have personally never struggled with eating disorders but I see many of my friends having bad relationship with food and it breaks my heart. You are incredible for sharing that, and for helping this kid - honestly it made me tear up.. I respect you even more.
Guys need to share more of their stories when it comes to mental health issues, men have struggles too, i’m glad you are sharing it ❤
It’s been a little over a year. I’ve lost 92lbs. I got up to 330 after my time in the Army. I have been at a horribly hard stall for the last month and a half. I’ve pretty much quit in the last week. Half-heartedly working out and tracking my calories. Emotionally eating often. I appreciate your candor. Hopefully this will be another push to move forward for me. Thanks for your video.
WOW! This is a video that I think many many people will take with them. At the age of 13 I was tracking everything too and because of obsessive over what I was intaking. I am now 14 and like Nick said I can focus on my business (OUTWORK OTHERS), focus on relationships, and focus on Christ. I am like Nick and have learned from my experiences! Thanks Nick for all you do for the fitness community.
I rarely comment on videos, but I just want you to know that I appreciate this video. This is what an influencer is supposed to do. You shed light on something I knew very little of. I think you enlightened many others than just me. Thank you for sharing something so personal, and keep up the good work.
Wow! Thank you for sharing this. I had (sometimes have) an unhealthy relationship with food and now I am working to get this weight off and do something I've always wanted to do... Which is run. I had bilateral knee replacements and now I have not pain. I have only run .5 miles without stopping, but I have a first goal of running a 5K this summer. You are an inspiration to this 57 y/o lady!🥰
I think I relate to his disorder more than any girls. When he said he felt he won when he went to bed starving or after a meal he was hungry hit home. His thought processs really makes sense. So sad but he is amazing
Thanks for sharing nick! I’m sure many people can relate to this as well.
Literally what I’m going through right now. Thank you for this video!
Get help bro 💪🏻 cheering you on!
Take it one day at a time, man! This video can be your turning point.
The thing that some people don’t know about driven people is that there is a rock bottom behind all that drive. Getting through mental health issues and injury is not about being motivated, or big huzzahs. It’s about being committed to improvement and doing the things that are right regardless of how you feel emotionally. Life should not be dictated by the way you feel, but dictated by the good you do... good emotions will follow good actions. If you recognized a problem, your already winning the battle guys.
Thank you for sharing your story in such an honest way. You are everything that’s right about the fitness industry. Wholesome, balanced, kind, and genuine.
It’s so relatable as a young teen growing up, viewing all these fitness influencers on social media and forming these expectations on what looks “good” when in fact most of it is unrealistic because most are on steroids and they look most shredded during competition season and not actually all year round sustainably. I’ve also gone through this phase counting macros, calories, trying to do intermittent fasting and missing out on social occasions because of “unhealthy food” but really it wasn’t worth it. We don’t even realise it because we’re so deep into it but looking back it’s really an issue. Such a relatable topic nick!
Thank u nick ! I am recovering from a eating disorder for the past few months watching ur iron man videos made me realize that as a athlete I gotta fuel and u literally inspired me to change my way of thinking 🥺
Thank you for posting this! I know it’s a difficult topic to talk about. I’m a former collegiate athlete and now competitive Crossfiter who still struggles with eating disorder issues every now and then. I’ve been able to overcome most of the issues I faced back in the day, but it’s still a work in progress ❤️
You got this Sara! Keep killing it 🇺🇸🇺🇸
One day at a time, Sara! Stay kind to yourself!
Thank you both! 🙏🏻
I am a current college runner and am still battling the negative thoughts on a day to day basis as well
Thank-you for sharing, my daughter has been in and out of hospital for over 6 years battling this...we're still in the thick of it and it's rough but she wants to get well and I'm so thankful for that.
Thanks for Sharing Nick, I struggled a lot with eating disorder from being bullied for being fat when I was younger, Really helps hearing I am not alone.
Recovered from bulimia. Thanks Nick, keep doing your thing.
Never knew this about nick & now I admire him so much more.. I can so relate to the leaving lunch hungry was a win. I used to go to school w only an apple & bring no money so that I would have to starve while I was at school & then binge. I also started having symptoms & my Dr. thought I had ulcers and I had to get an endoscopy. Sometimes I think it's our inner demons that push us towards accomplishing amazing things but are also our hardest battles.
Relate to your story so much. I've come a long way since my ED, and man what a journey that was. This was so great to watch. Thank you for opening up.
When I was 14-15 I had a really bad eating disorder I still haven’t really told many people I got dangerously lean like 3% body fat my eating disorder originated from my extreme ocd. This video is almost scary it literally explained me about a year ago
How are you now? Are you okay?
VirtualEthan _ yes thank you I recovered almost the same way nick did
I’ve been buying products from your company for few years now and never knew this which hits close to home. Minus the body building I have a similar story. Mad respect for you and thank you so much for sharing and what you do!!
Thank you so much for sharing this Nick. As someone who is presently working on my own recovery, I recognize the courage it takes to face an eating disorder and turn your life around. Congratulations on all of your success, not only professionally but personally. You are truly an inspiring individual, with a character I admire.
i remember you had bought this up on an old video of yours i’m glad you went into detail about it.
Thank you Nick. Your story and sincerity in wanting to help others in the same situation is commendable. The fact that you mentioned the college relapse and recovery is such an important example of persevering and eventually after much struggling conquering. Go One More.
This video says a lot about your character. As you know, so many fitness videos on TH-cam and I have watched a lot of them. I have never met you but I feel I have a pretty good idea of who you actually are. I am sure like may others, you fail a lot. You also succeed a lot due to hard work and a "Go One More" mental attitude. I salute you for being real and genuine and making a video just like this one. I respect you for overcoming your own adversity and letting people know there is no easy way. Keep it up!
Good stuff. I had body dysmorphia for years and years from age 19 to in my 30's. Took turning 40 to free myself from trying to be "Bigger" and I've no interest in bodybuilding anymore. I still workout and just started running. I will always stay fit but it doesn't control my life. I am enjoying my life and am happy with who I am.
Nick this was an amazing story and inspiration. It makes me think of my disorder I had for a month or so. So glad I got rid of it 4 months ago and was quick lasted
Thanks for sharing Nick. I had a similar experience in high school ten years ago and it took me years to overcome it. I still have that voice in my head, but I'm at a healthy weight and living life to the fullest
Thank you Nick for sharing. You genuinely care for people and that is illustrated through this video. Being able to talk through your eating disorder experience is going to help many individuals myself included.
Nick has changed my life just as much as David Goggins has. Much respect bro
Been here since the original video was put out on this. Amazing to see how far you've come Nick from this story and how motivating everything you do is. Thanks for everything LT, you the man
You one of the real ones for this one Nick. Thank you.
Keep helping people, because you are support BPN support Veterans and support the community. I also have a problem with that but with the video you have been a kinda of a role model, thank you Nick Bare
Really appreciate you sharing this. For guys, eating disorders aren't talked about enough but it's definitely an issue. I was a big fan of you and BPN even before I knew this but now even more so. Much respect!
Hi Nick, you really have turned your weakness in to your strength and have found a way to bring that strength to thousands and spread it in a way that is visible, real and likeable. Being a good person is anyone's highest priority, and you're a good human ♥
Thank You, Nick. Ive been looking in all the directions possible, trying to seek help without really seeking help. Ive been contemplating on how a person can be sad and all of their life decisions could depend on something as basic, yet equally necessary, as food. Im in my late 20s, have a successful corporate career, dare I even say, also have a six pack, yet go into phases of depression with food wherein I fluctuate between 1200 kcals on days to 10,000 kcals on other days. Youve been of great great help. Blessings bud!
Thank you nick. You mentioned in the beginning of the video that you hoped it might help someone-It did sir. Im sure it has helped a lot of people, but I am definitely one of them. keep doing what you do. Quite an inspiration
This has changed my life, seriously, I’m not joking, this has changed my life. Thank you Nick👊🏼
Nick thanks for being an inspiration. I too struggled like you while I was younger in my athletic career and after. It took me several years to not obsess over my food intake. I’ve had a healthier relationship with food since my eating disorders in the past three years. Triathlon and being back athletic has definitely helped my relationship with food. Never shared this with anyone and just told my wife after seeing your video.
Thank you Nick! It takes a lot of courage to make a video like this
Thank you so much for your incredible story. God bless you !!!
It’s a daily struggle, this is awesome. Thanks man ✊🏼💪🏻
Glad you broke through this and using your tools you learned to better yourself and others. Self progress never stops.
dude-so much respect.
Thank you Nick for sharing your story. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable. Love your channel and what you stand for. ✌️
Nick, thank you so much for putting this video out there. It takes A LOT to talk about this & I can’t thank you enough for it. I’ve been there. I had almost the exact same story as you & have recovered a little bit but this video has helped. Definitely someone I look up to, I appreciate it 💯🙏🏻
Thank You for sharing that intimate story with us. Taking the time to put that information together is going to help a lot of people. Bravo.
Really good of you to share that Nick!
You're a hero in every sense of the word. Thanks for all the content you put out, and congrats on the success of your company.
Very honest and inspiring video. Thank you.
I've struggled with this in the past too. Thank you for telling your story. It helps so much when people can relate.
Nick man. This is literally the same as my story. I’ve always been obsessed with nutrition my whole life because when I was younger I was chubby.
People need role models and guidance and mentors and someone to relate. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable
Thank you so much nick🙏❤️
I can’t believe people have the balls to dislike a video with such a good message. Good for you man.
Thanks for being open and sharing your journey Nick. Keep the good work!
I’ve only found your videos a few weeks ago and I love them !!! I am motivated by each of your videos and with each video I watch I’m more impressed with what a great person you are and the helping hand you extent to your fellow man . I don’t usually compliment anyone -
Take care
Great story Nick. Keep sharing it. 👍
Thank you for sharing your story. So many people need to know they are not alone.
Beautiful story thanks bro it definitely will help others ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story! I know you will help many people who are suffering in silence.
I respect you endlessly for this, I went through the exact same thing you did. Everything you said I connected exactly with. Thank you so much and I have so much respect for you❤️
This is huge man. Battled with something very similar myself growing up. Have thought about making a video on it, may one day. In undergrad I did research on male body imagine and it was extremely eye opening. Thank you man for giving it some light.
Thanks for sharing this. You are a role model for men everywhere, and EDs in men need to be destigmatized. It is much easier as a woman to have these issues recognized, understood, and treated. There is so much shame around it to begin with, I can't imagine trying to come to terms with disordered eating which has historically been attributed to a "women's disease." Thanks for using your platform to help young men everywhere. I watched my brother struggle just as I had and was too afraid to speak up for him for fear of outing myself... he and I both were fortunate enough to find our way out through fitness and sport, but some won't stumble on this solution and may need to hear they are not alone.
To this day I have not spoken to him about this, and if he is anything like me, those thoughts still linger and likely always will. Perhaps it's time to out us both.
This may not end up being your most popular video, but it will likely be one of your most impactful. Keep up the great work Nick
I personally haven’t had an eating disorder but I live with someone that does have one, my wife is an anorexic and she is in one of her go crazy I need to lose weight things again. She regularly eats under 800 calories per day or less (usually a lot less) and I would also say she has exercise bulimia. Her lowest weight was around 78 pounds, and that is what she is aiming for again, she told me. At this point there is nothing that I can do about it as she still isn’t ready to come clean about it and that she needs to stop it. So I know what you went through and your family did at the time, I deal with it on the daily. It is not a good thing and I wish I could do something about it just have to sit back and wait, it is going to take something bad happening for things to change.
Such an inspiration, I am still recovering from anorexia and I spent some time during shutdown in the hospital because of it. My goal is to keep gaining healthy weight and get in great shape while I do it. I’ve always been a runner but was always held back due to starving myself. I’d appreciate a video or mini series on building a healthy diet and how to decide what to put into each meal. Sorry if you’ve already done a video like this
Thank you for sharing your story, Nick! Powerful message! I have a very unhealthy relationship with food. I like the idea of being healthy and follow your pages and buy your supplements. I get going but have such a negative relationship with shit food! I have a weakness for fast food due to convenience and just laziness honestly! I’ve gotta find a way to switch that part of my mind off and learn how to change my relationship with food!
As a fellow veteran and fellow Texan... I am a huge fan of yours! Keep motivating people and setting the example of the Go One More mindset!
All the best,
Kimber
Good story so happy you are sharing! Such a stigma between men and women
lot of respect, never easy sharing stuff like that!!
I'd like to see a Bare Clinic Retreat for men with eating disorders. I think it is a Pandemic that no one wants to admit to.
Thank you for sharing this Nick. Powerful stuff
Very brave Nick! Huge kudos ! I’m sure many will benefit from your honesty! Well done mate !