Vegan for a week now and I feel better than ever, and all because of you! Keep spreading the word and continue your fantastic work man! Props form Quebec City
Haha Random dude just raging. I'm sure everyone has different experiences. Even if it's just a placebo effect, I'm sure he does feel better. Shine love and light friends!
Random dude Wow you really can't say anything without offending or triggering anyone in 2017 it seems like.. I am not the type of person to always change his diet and that was a big move of mine personally. I eat a ton of fruits, veggies and legumes and I do feel better (it's just logic) as of right now, I don't know why you can't see the positive in this as you are vegan too.. Anyways, I don't care what you think to be honest.
That's awesome man! I quit smoking weed for 4 months now after 4-5 years daily use & seeing that you as an "ex-stoner" became so positive and succesful at what you do keeps me going!! I'm also at a one year calisthenics journey now :)
Almost 3 months weed free too :) I feel great, but of course, to each there own. He said it perfectly, and I feel the exact same way: It used to serve me, (and i'll always appreciate those times, look back in fondness) but it no longer serves me!
@@Simnettnutrition you can't tell me going on nature trails stoned isn't the best ever and makes you feel more connected to nature hahaha I've quit weed for nearly 8 hours but caved in when I woke up 🤷♂️
I was on the keto diet and never was comfortable with letting fruit out of the diet. Then I found your channel and changed to a vegan diet. It feels so natural now. I never struggled with animal products, but I’m trying to reduce the amount of procced food like cookies.
Hi Derek , I’m Bulgaria and let you know that a lot of people in bulgaria follow you . You are changing people’s life with all your videos . Thank you for all that support to the Vegan community :)
I've been vegan for 3 years now and last summer I tried the fruitarian lifestyle for 60 days and WOW you feel amazing! I kept training very hard while keeping my calorie intake from 3000 to 4000 calories per day in order to keep packing muscle. I grew muscle and burnt fat like crazy! Oranges, watermelon, bananas and avocados was all I ate during the 60 days. I now returned to a whole food vegan lifestyle since here In Montreal, Canada it is definitely hard to have great quality fruits during the winter... I feel amazingly alive on this lifestyle as well and my body is thankful everyday for this shift I made 3 years back :) Keep up the divine work Derek! Much love
Hey Derek (: For the Fruitarian Lifestyle: I was eating Raw till 4 for a year or so and I can totally subscribe to what you say: Yes, I was feeling good, had lots of energy and I got good progress at my sport BUT damn, this lifestyle was so extravagant in everyday life it's not even funny!! Buying all this fruits all the time, keeping an eye that you never run out of ripe ones, calling friends a week before that they have to buy a box of bananas (!!!) when I want to stay there for a weekend - and last but not least: being so far away from society that even all my vegan friends thought I am kinda crazy^^ So long story short: I dropped it and changed back to a "normal" vegan diet (means mostly whole foods and some vegan fastfood here and there). But the funny thing is when you come back from a fruitarian lifestyle, the "normal" vegan lifestyle feels like the most easiest thing on earth :D
I have been a vegan now for 7 weeks (15yrs veggie) I have never felt better in my life! - so glad to have found your channel, I love your videos they are so informative. Both you and Crystal are super cute, keep doing what you are doing - Lorna - UK
i tried Fruitarian was far too hungry i think it's hard to get in the calories. Also smoked pot for the last 14 years on and off having breaks. When i was eating bad and unaware with cannabis combined i binged on rubbish and had a negative out look on life. Now i eat good and am aware of nutrition still smoke but the anxiety is gone and i have a positive out look on life. also the weed helps me lock into focus during a work out then a muscle relaxant after, i love it. Glad you covered it tbh and i think i will move away from it one day again.
You did not have good fruit. Plain and simple. Conventional crops are tasteless and non-nutritive. You were not getting vitamins and minerals, that is what you were missing.
Thank you Derek for these videos. I always learn something from watching you. As a struggling young adult, it's tough to stick to what you believe in when so many people just dont understand that youre trying to better yourself. I gotta learn to draw that hard line for myself. Keep up the videos, youre a huge inspiration!
Thank you for the discussion on weed. As a health care professional I see how it can be used to improve quality of life! Everything you said was so on point! I have never used it and dont feel the need to alter myself in anyway but I fully support the medicinal use when it is a true need.
Derek, I found your channel a while back and I am loving it! The community here is one of the nicest I've ever seen on TH-cam! Keep posting man, or I'll post for you! XP Thanks.
I'm hooked on your channel ever since finding it a few days ago! You've inspired me to eat more veggies and make more rainbow-y meals. ^____^ The past few months, I haven't been craving meat or dairy or buying it so I feel like I'm moving towards a more vegan lifestyle. Thanks so much for your inspiration!!
Hey Derek, I’d love to hear how you’d approach someone who says it is unsafe for a mother to maintain a whole foods vegan diet during a pregnancy, in regards to both the baby’s and mother’s health. Love the videos man!
Jonathan Murray show them this link from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(16)31192-3/abstract "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes."
I find it hard to believe that claim how whole foods vegan diet is bad for pregnancy... I’m not even vegan., are they saying consuming alcohol (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), meats, mcdonald’s, poison is good then? lol. Maybe they know you’re doing the right thing!!! I feel like it’s not logical to say whole foods vegan diet is bad for pregnancy. You get protein, carbs, fiber, calcium, veggies.. so it’s weird :)
I'm not vegan, (might try some day soon) but yeah, that makes sense. What does meat contain that's so special? Well as far as I know, it has a complete amino acid profile. So what we DO need is: Amino acids, essential vitamins, minerals, fibre and our macros (protein, carbs, fat). From what I'm starting to understand, there are several plants that have the full profile (spirulina, Hemp). I'm getting more and more curious by the day, to try it out. If it really makes a difference, i'll stick to it!
I've been transitioning to a plant-based diet over the past couple of days. Your videos are an enormous source of encouragement and inspiration! Love this channel, man!!
Thanks Derrek, this was really useful to me as I'm just transitioning to a vegan lifestyle and it's good to hear that not everyone who is thriving so amazingly on it just made a cut one day and has been living like that ever since. Definitely a good motivation for me that you shared that
Thanks Derek 🙏 always gold !!! If anyone hasn’t purchased his recipe ebook yet DO IT! It’s a great way to show him some gratitude for all the free content he keeps giving us here on TH-cam !! It will not disappoint whether you’re vegan or not it is delicious recipes in there!! 😋👌😎
+Simnett Nutrition The other day I talked to someone who recently went vegan. I told her what I wish I did when I first went vegan 13 and a 1/2 yrs ago (and 4yrs vegetarian before that). First I wish I went straight to vegan, then I wish I would have been eating less process stuff back then. And eat more like I try to now, whole foods with no oil..like you. I told her about your channel, she subscribed right then and there, lol. Seriously one of the best vegan channels. much 💜 and ✌ everyone.
I really enjoyed this particular "ask me monday" video, didnt change my opinion about you at all, it probably increased for sure, because you were really honest about all the answers and that can really help others in their journeys! It really did help in mine, as I've made bad decisions in the past and I changed them when I started to watch your videos and it inspired me in having a healthier lifestyle :) Keep it going with all your work, your stuff is amazing!
I am not a vegetarian, vegan or any label. I just eat what my body is asking for (usually is mostly vegan) and I eat slowly enough and mindfully enough to know if what I am eating isn't "jiving" - because I am human and sometimes I am so hungry that I would eat anything! I LOVE your videos as you are so fun to listen to. I love that you are so easy-going about people's choices and just sharing from your perspective without being preachy. Congrats on all your awesome accomplishments (book, etc..!).
Really loving this new ask me monday format. And while I could probably listen for a lot longer, I do appreciate the shorter length. You’re always on target with responses and don’t waste time rambling. Keep it up!!
What an awesome video. I have been struggling lately with all the empathetic challenges lately. And I have never seen any vegan TH-camr address this. The ones I have seen were like I watched Earthlings and that was it. Thank you so much for talking about your struggles.
These are my favourite videos of yours, I really like the topics that you dive into. I also really like how you're not afraid to put yourself into a vulnerable position and talk about things that everyone might not agree on - that's what this lifestyle is all about :)
The more videos I see the better they get. Very relatable situations here and appreciate the insight & resources 🙏 I do mostly #fruitarian (fruits & vegetables, leafy greens, sprouts & microgreens, soaked & sprouted nuts, seeds, and legumes) + water fasting one day a week and am feeling better every day. Keep up the great work 👍
"I would compromise on my values in order to please others." That was 100% my problem when I first went vegan! I felt so bad saying no to people, but just like you said people have learned and understand. Be patient people! It's a journey ♥
I've been eating a fruitarian diet since 2010. It's definitely a 180 paradigm shift from the standard american lifestyle. Unlike you, I don't desire to assimilate with society at large and may even use modern society as a barometer or what NOT to do! haha. But really, anything is as hard or as easy as you make. Where there is desire, education, and motivation there is a very clear way. My passion is growing the best food I can as well as seeking out the highest vibration alive juicy fresh fruits and veg. Lots of dark left greens and spouts are also a key component when fruits aren't at their peak season. I have found my physical and mental energy/stamina/clarity ever improving and certainly the best it has been in my whole life. (at 30 years old now) I don't think any particular diet is for anyone but I always speak the good word gospel of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole plant foods... hallelujah! :)
Loving these videos! As a woman with fibro, endometriosis and PCOS, medicinal cannabis is a life saver for me. I can't be productive at all without pain relief and it's the only effective pain relief I've found. I've been able to work my way up to having a more productive lifestyle than I ever than would be possible! Like Joe Rogan said: You can abuse food too!
been doing the raw food diet the last almost 2 months. I slipped a handful of times but over all it is helping me reduce my chronic pain almost 100 percent for the year before that I was on a diet similar to yours and it reduced it about 65-70 percent. plant based is the way to go! if i didnt have the chronic pain cooked vegan would probably be the way I would go!
I've been eating raw now for about 1.5 years and my diet has come a long way. I'm always tweaking it and trying out new things to see what works best for me, but so far it's been a great decision to make the switch. A whole foods vegan diet is great and healthy for everyone, and I think that raw foods is just taking the power of fruit and plant foods one step further. Love your channel and all the great content btw!
You're so on point and motivational! I made those simple tempeh tacos with raw veggies and guacamole you had a recipe video on. They were delicious and even got the approval of my omnivore friend!!!
Awesome! Very helpful my friend. I really appreciate the response!! You have given me alot to think about. Keep up the great work!! Have a great day!!!
Thank you for taking time to make your videos and sharing them. Your videos are very helpful. I am new to ayurveda and as an vata dosha myself, I am learning the about major importance of a healthy digestion. Any additional tips regarding your experience with practicing ayurveda would be greatly appreciated. 🙂🌱🥬🍃
It's amazing how you're so honest and true to this community, that's really inspiring! Thank you so much Derek. By the way, I've got your ebook, it's awesome!!
Bring props to you for admitting to smoking weed mate. I think you really explained the use of weed well and how when it no longer serves you it should be something you look to remove from your life. Also very pleased to hear that you’ve conquered the habit! You da man!
Just thought I'd say how much i enjoyed watching your video! Very informative!!!!! longest I tried was 2 weeks fully fruitarian. I was trying a deep cleanse that was strickly just berries and melons, by week 2 I was so unhappy and unsatisfied and I felt really sick. Really didn't understand how anyone could go strickly raw for a period of time until I incorporated raw greens and salads back into my diet. It's hard eating strickly fruit on a raw diet and greens are actually super important!!
Been plant base diet for 4 years. I am 54 years old. So I know what you mean by transitioning at a older age. But I am so glad I changed. And yes, family and friends that eat meat are my biggest challenge.
fruit is the optimal fuel for the human frugivorous ape . however not practical at all times.i eat loads of fruit but supplement with rice beans oats etc for extra calories and cheapness
You have really helped inspire me for sure! I find great wisdom from you :). I have struggled with the motivation to work out and then i stumbled upon you channel. Not only did you help me transition to vegan,you also introduced the idea of work out and play!!! I loooove calisthenics and practicing handstands and all the cool body movements and tricks ^^. Keep on inspiring others and let your awesome light shine!
Ive been vegan for 17 years, raw for about 10 of them primarily fruit based but I also would recommend people eat leafy green vegetables every single day and varied greens. But I’m vegan for ethical reasons (obv) so I don’t really talk about raw too much. When I go out to eat I get salads w whatever raw fruit and veg they have. No social problems at all. People admire it.
Very well said. You are super honest and humble in your interpretation of life and choices. Thank you for all your encouragement. Once vegan always vegan...
I discovered you about two weeks ago after reading “The China Study” by Dr. T Colin Campbell that inspired me to change my life. I didn’t know where to start, and your videos have really helped me! I also checked out a ton of plant based -whole food books for recipes, but your way of eating is easier. These books/recipes call for a lot of things I don’t have such as nutritional yeast, and different kinds of flours. I’m a mom with two teenagers and trying to feed a family and change is the most difficult. I’d like them to easily get on board to, it’s been a challenge. Anyways, keep up the good work! You have helped me so much as I try to change my life. God Bless!
Really awesome advice about not having cheat days! to this day i have been doing this and you are completely right. You put yourself in a state where you just look forward to it. better to be fluid about what you eat an have a "cheat" meal... Thanks for the advice! :)
I like these q&as. It's like visiting with you. You seem so honest, intelligent, and thoughtful. The concept of "cheat" meals and days; everything you say is true. It sets back the palate changing, and the transition away from salt, sugar, and processed food and animal products if the person is going plant based for health instead of vegan for the animals. That being said if someone is really craving something unhealthy and nothing satisfies I think it's better to eat a small portion of the forbidden than give up the whole thing (which many do). Often when a newbie does that they are surprised that their treat is ickier than they remember, So no scheduled cheat meals but a slip now and then and back on track is a realistic approach. Love you and Crystal. Happy holidays. If you celebrate. And that leads me to a question I can't remember you talking about. Do you follow any spiritual belief or practice?
Hey Derek, awesome vid, so I've been vegan for a year and a half, but these past few weeks, I made a shift to become about 80-90% raw, with at least a week worth of days totally raw, mostly fruit based (fruitarian and Low fat), which focuses on the 80-10-10 macros, and I find that eating fruit in the quantity I need to train one or two times a day really made my senses sharper, my hormones in balance, my mood constantly happy, much more focused, more aware of other people's emotions and intentions, and actually much more durable, flexible and stronger in the gym for calisthenics, lifting, and on my parkour runs/trail runs. I'm curious to see someone be on these macros as a vegan without the fruit so I've been having somewhat of a daytime fruitarian diet with grains, potatoes or other carbs in the evening, with little adverse affects. I did find oils mixed with cooked grains and veggies messed me up digestively when I added them back in this mostly- fruitarian diet. Physiologically, it makes sense we need this lower ratio of proteins or fats because carbs are by far the most efficient fuel source for intense and endurance training exercise. With too few carbohydrates, we break down more muscle than we would with plenty of carbs fueling our activity. The question of which carbs are most efficient remains, but from this experience, I believe it is the fruit sugar (of course eaten with the whole fruit). It is hard to buy and eat the quantity of the high water content fruits Arnstein proposes as best for the athlete (especially in cold-winter areas like NJ where I am), which are the best for hydration and made me feel best, but I'm stubborn and I want to eat the bulk of my calories from fruits, so I'll be eating lots of bananas for now. Have you ever tried a high carb low fat diet in any form? I'm curious to see what it would be like for a fellow calisthenics athlete, thanks :) - @grantbigcat on instagram
I have been fruitarian for 9 months before...now I just eat 90% raw from about April-September/October. I know its definitely possible to maintain a raw diet during the cold months but for my body, there isn't enough variety and I crave warmer foods...and I mean, right now my diet is probably pretty much raw til 4. I went to the Woodstock Fruit Festival this past August...I can't recommend it enough. Tons of different fruits available 24/7, inspirational talks by raw foodists including Mike Arnstein, activities and swimming!
Hey Derek! You might wanna try the Indian 'Dal' with rice if u want to. Its basically something like a vegetable soup with lentils and it tastes great in the winter, as like u said it feels good to eat cooked food in the season. Definitely try it out and I want to hear your views on that. Thank you!
My question for next Monday is: Do you want to live in Canada for ever? Have you considered a travel lifestyle? I am so inspired by a lot of TH-camrs who travel a lot but I also love routines and feeling home. Germany sucks in the winter
Simnett Nutrition * Love Bobby (raw) Love Derek (cooked) - you both bring SO much knowledge and inspiration. I only heard Arnstein say he ate sushi once, but even that surprised me...
Thanks bro, I’ve been plant based since studying the heart at school! But I do smoke and sometimes that makes me not give af and eat processed food! I really needed this article! Not giving up I just have to kick the bad habit Thanks for the inspiration
It would be amazing to me if someone faulted you for smoking weed in the past. What I love about your channel is that it never uses shame or pressure, or guilt. In short, you are a good man. You promote what science now recognizes as the healthiest diet possible, and you do so in a constructive and inspiring way. Keep them coming! I find your videos do a credit to veganism.
Did you ever have an injury like an inflamed tendon from working out too much? If yes, how did you make it heal and how did you get back into training? Best vegan channel ever. You motivate me with every single video to keep being vegan and to move my body. Greetings from Germany.
Lots of people would be blown away by the foods that are botanically fruits but generally considered vegetables. Avocadoes, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini, other squashes, bell peppers, chili peppers....
What made you so humble and grateful? I, and many others, really admire your outlook. Was it inherent in your upbringing, or did you have some sort of epiphany growing up?
I’m currently doing a 20 day raw vegan diet. I will say I feel pretty good. I’m fuller longer and eat less. It’s the first time I feel confident I won’t get sick being around everyone at work that have gotten sick. But to adopt a raw vegan lifestyle??? Hmmm, it’s not for me but, I did enjoy it.
I am always finding ways to "cheat". This not helping me at all! Still the same weight after 12 months. I need to lose 20 to 30 kilos and get moving. In that catch 22 situation, very frustrating. Love your videos especially the Q&A's. You keep me striving for this lifestyle. Thank you.
Hi Derek. I have 3 questions for you. The first one is whether or not meal preping for 2 or 3 days ahead is more convenient than making your meals right away and any tips you can give. Second one is about your food staples and what we should always have in stock. Thirdly i am interested in intermittent fasting and want to know more about the way you fast. P.S. No worries if you can't pronounce my name right.. Bulgarian is hard. :D
I am currently fruitarian, have been for the past 6 months. I feel much more satisfied, the only downside is losing muscle mass. (Very low protein, most fruitarians will nit be abke to get as big as with more protein.) I became vegan due to health purposes. Ive experience many symptoms of health that i wasnt getting in a vegan diet.
Exactly, same difficulties transitioning. Each time people come to me with stuff with milk in it. So difficult to say no when they look as if they think they are really going to make you happy. I am learning...
My wife and I were influence by a book called '80/10/10' by Dr Douglas N. Graham which is focused around a mainly fruit diet with the inclusion of leafy greens and some other vegetables while getting a ratio of 80% carbs 10% protein and 10% fats, which is fairly easy to get when consuming majority fruits. It's argued in the book that this ratio is optimal for fueling cells and body as well as going on the say humans are by design 'Frugivorous'. I can't say I follow it to the letter but fruit makes up the majority of my diet now and I have managed to put on a fair amount of muscle while staying fairly lean in the last 6 months since trying it, I also have a lot more energy than previous versions of our plant based diet. My two cents anyway :)
cheers Derek the weed talk was perfect timing and that .pdf download is spot on.. Time to quit and get more focus in my life, so I can help others to do the same :)
I naturally prefer a Whole Foods, plant based diet but have frequently been pulled off track in the quest to build more muscle with protein supplements and meat. You have encouraged me to never look back again and to just enjoy the process of building my calisthenics and eating more simply. I feel better about this world knowing you are out there promoting the full package of health and humanity. FYI, I found you through Plant Pure Nation documentary and then through the Diary of a Fat Man. Have you considered facilitating a plant pure nation pod in your area? Do you know anyone who has?
H3H3 in da house!! I knew you smoked weed! I am where you used to be on the weed thing. I feel it still serves me. But I know it makes me lazy. I'll figure it out when I am ready I guess. Looking forward to the article.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and they have most certainly helped me in my transition (still in it), but the relationship dynamic has also been really interesting. When your partner texted you and you cut the shot, I died laughing, especially since you were preaching about empathy earlier 😂. Keep this all up brother, it’s been a great help.
Hahah, thanks man. I actually went off a bit on how girls send multiple rapid fire texts rather than just one longer one. She was lighting up my phone for a minute there. Haha. But I cut that part out. Much love brother.
As a smoker, I am the kind of person who gets high and gets productive (I only smoke sativa dominant strains). I work out or clean or write or paint or some other creative or productive thing. I don't rely on it how I used to for mental health, and I'm not saying anyone should be dependent on it, but it got me through really rough times while I figured out how to cope with life on my own. Now I just partake a few times a week for the fun/inspiration/motivation it gives me. My only complaint is that I have to smoke it. I have tried edibles and as you said, it makes me feel unproductive and lazy. And vaping just isn't the same. Maybe one day I will cut it out so I'm not adding smoke to my lungs. But as far as how it affects me mentally...it's fun and I believe beneficial to my life haha I know many people who don't get the same affect from weed that I do, though. I'd say a good majority of the smokers I know smoke and then sit on the couch in a daze for a bit. If that was my reaction, I def wouldn't smoke anymore. Just thought I'd put in a little of my experience on the topic :)
Yes, so true, the foods are always better in your head and then you feel like crap. And yeah, I think the fruitarian diet is way too extreme IMO. I could never do it.
I think all people have problems transitioning more or less. 5:30 You hit the nail on the head there. My gf a few years back used to smoke and when she was high she would never eat meats because it made her feel ill. Despite her eating it normally. Just a thought. Great vid as always!
I love all your videos and your perspective. You were smoking indica 😆 try some Sativa in an edible and watch your soul soar into inspiration and creativity!
Great Video m8! There are some questionsfor you:P - What can you say about hair loss in young age? Any tipps? - What is your opinion on salt? How to get used to food without salt? - How does your sleeping positure looks like? - Do you suplement any vitamins or stuff like that(vitamin d3 etc.)?
I agree! Fruitarianism isn't realistic for mostly people as a long term diet but its really fun doing some fully raw days (with greens and healthy fats!) Could you do a fully raw what I eat in a day sometime soon? :) Much love!
For next “Ask Me Monday”: What are you thoughts on kombucha? Do you drink it? I know probiotics are good for you. Do you think we get enough eating a healthy plant base diet or do you thing we should drink kombucha or possibly take a supplement? Also I saw a long time ago you went in a Sauna. Do you think there are many benefits going into a sauna? As always thank you Derek 👍🏼
I was raw vegan for the first six months of being vegan, but it was too expensive and unrealistic to where I live so I started incorporating more whole cooked foods like beans and rice and oats all that you know
No they definitely are vegan, but they are a bit processed as compared to whole foods you can buy from the supermarket as they come from the middle aisles or in cans most of the time.
Weed can also help you sleep and with anxiety, no good long term for the lungs!! (Long term) Felt that I was more productive too after stopping during long term use, but there were many benefits, my favourite being focus during any sport ( skating )
Bro I love your answer to the weed thing you are so right it's not serving me but it's so hard to quit I have been trying forever sometimes I just love it you know? You've helped me to try it again so 2018 no more weed for me ..pray for me
It's hard man. I totally understand. Took me a few tries and many years. I found telling people what I was (wasn't) doing helped me be accountable. Owning up to my problem with it and explaining where I wanted to be. I still think about it, but I know that it won't any value to my life at this point. Everything is just as good sober. Best of luck brother.
Vegan for a week now and I feel better than ever, and all because of you! Keep spreading the word and continue your fantastic work man! Props form Quebec City
YEAHH! I love hearing that. Keep it up.
hello from Irvine, CA USA
KEEP IT UP BRO VEGAN IN THE ANSWER!
Haha Random dude just raging. I'm sure everyone has different experiences. Even if it's just a placebo effect, I'm sure he does feel better. Shine love and light friends!
Random dude Wow you really can't say anything without offending or triggering anyone in 2017 it seems like.. I am not the type of person to always change his diet and that was a big move of mine personally. I eat a ton of fruits, veggies and legumes and I do feel better (it's just logic) as of right now, I don't know why you can't see the positive in this as you are vegan too.. Anyways, I don't care what you think to be honest.
Damn that weed talk was real bro, keep it up!
Haha, i've thought about it lots.... Still do ;)
That's awesome man! I quit smoking weed for 4 months now after 4-5 years daily use & seeing that you as an "ex-stoner" became so positive and succesful at what you do keeps me going!! I'm also at a one year calisthenics journey now :)
Almost 3 months weed free too :) I feel great, but of course, to each there own. He said it perfectly, and I feel the exact same way: It used to serve me, (and i'll always appreciate those times, look back in fondness) but it no longer serves me!
@@Simnettnutrition you can't tell me going on nature trails stoned isn't the best ever and makes you feel more connected to nature hahaha
I've quit weed for nearly 8 hours but caved in when I woke up 🤷♂️
Your honestly and humility is what sets this channel apart from others. keep it up!
I was on the keto diet and never was comfortable with letting fruit out of the diet. Then I found your channel and changed to a vegan diet. It feels so natural now. I never struggled with animal products, but I’m trying to reduce the amount of procced food like cookies.
Hi Derek , I’m Bulgaria and let you know that a lot of people in bulgaria follow you . You are changing people’s life with all your videos . Thank you for all that support to the Vegan community :)
I've been vegan for 3 years now and last summer I tried the fruitarian lifestyle for 60 days and WOW you feel amazing! I kept training very hard while keeping my calorie intake from 3000 to 4000 calories per day in order to keep packing muscle. I grew muscle and burnt fat like crazy! Oranges, watermelon, bananas and avocados was all I ate during the 60 days. I now returned to a whole food vegan lifestyle since here In Montreal, Canada it is definitely hard to have great quality fruits during the winter... I feel amazingly alive on this lifestyle as well and my body is thankful everyday for this shift I made 3 years back :)
Keep up the divine work Derek!
Much love
Hey Derek (:
For the Fruitarian Lifestyle: I was eating Raw till 4 for a year or so and I can totally subscribe to what you say:
Yes, I was feeling good, had lots of energy and I got good progress at my sport BUT damn, this lifestyle was so extravagant in everyday life it's not even funny!! Buying all this fruits all the time, keeping an eye that you never run out of ripe ones, calling friends a week before that they have to buy a box of bananas (!!!) when I want to stay there for a weekend - and last but not least: being so far away from society that even all my vegan friends thought I am kinda crazy^^
So long story short: I dropped it and changed back to a "normal" vegan diet (means mostly whole foods and some vegan fastfood here and there).
But the funny thing is when you come back from a fruitarian lifestyle, the "normal" vegan lifestyle feels like the most easiest thing on earth :D
cooked food is addictive...
Very wise answer on the weed.. You're the man Derek! All for taking care of ourselves. Nice man
You're videos get better and better every time. Your honesty and passion beams through the screen.
I have been a vegan now for 7 weeks (15yrs veggie) I have never felt better in my life! - so glad to have found your channel, I love your videos they are so informative. Both you and Crystal are super cute, keep doing what you are doing - Lorna - UK
Wow, this is amazing. The kind of comment that really motivates me. Im so glad you're feeling good!
Derek, this channel is so incredible! The "ask me Mondays" videos are terrific! Thanks for always cheering me up! Happy Holidays, brother!👍🎄💯🙌😀
i tried Fruitarian was far too hungry i think it's hard to get in the calories. Also smoked pot for the last 14 years on and off having breaks. When i was eating bad and unaware with cannabis combined i binged on rubbish and had a negative out look on life. Now i eat good and am aware of nutrition still smoke but the anxiety is gone and i have a positive out look on life. also the weed helps me lock into focus during a work out then a muscle relaxant after, i love it. Glad you covered it tbh and i think i will move away from it one day again.
You did not have good fruit. Plain and simple. Conventional crops are tasteless and non-nutritive. You were not getting vitamins and minerals, that is what you were missing.
Thank you Derek for these videos. I always learn something from watching you. As a struggling young adult, it's tough to stick to what you believe in when so many people just dont understand that youre trying to better yourself. I gotta learn to draw that hard line for myself. Keep up the videos, youre a huge inspiration!
Thank you for the discussion on weed. As a health care professional I see how it can be used to improve quality of life! Everything you said was so on point! I have never used it and dont feel the need to alter myself in anyway but I fully support the medicinal use when it is a true need.
Thanks Sheena
Derek, I found your channel a while back and I am loving it! The community here is one of the nicest I've ever seen on TH-cam! Keep posting man, or I'll post for you! XP Thanks.
I agree! It really is incredible. They do say "Your vibe attracts your tribe" :D
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WOAH, someone I look up to replied to me... And even though I have finals this week. That comment just made my next two weeks.
I'm hooked on your channel ever since finding it a few days ago! You've inspired me to eat more veggies and make more rainbow-y meals. ^____^ The past few months, I haven't been craving meat or dairy or buying it so I feel like I'm moving towards a more vegan lifestyle. Thanks so much for your inspiration!!
"Don't compromise on your values to please others." Man, did I need to hear that. That has been my biggest struggle in trying to be vegan!
Hey Derek, I’d love to hear how you’d approach someone who says it is unsafe for a mother to maintain a whole foods vegan diet during a pregnancy, in regards to both the baby’s and mother’s health. Love the videos man!
Jonathan Murray great question :)
Jonathan Murray show them this link from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(16)31192-3/abstract
"It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes."
I find it hard to believe that claim how whole foods vegan diet is bad for pregnancy... I’m not even vegan., are they saying consuming alcohol (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), meats, mcdonald’s, poison is good then? lol. Maybe they know you’re doing the right thing!!! I feel like it’s not logical to say whole foods vegan diet is bad for pregnancy. You get protein, carbs, fiber, calcium, veggies.. so it’s weird :)
Just don't eat too much sugar and do get a bit Extra plant Protein and all will be fine!
I'm not vegan, (might try some day soon) but yeah, that makes sense. What does meat contain that's so special? Well as far as I know, it has a complete amino acid profile. So what we DO need is: Amino acids, essential vitamins, minerals, fibre and our macros (protein, carbs, fat).
From what I'm starting to understand, there are several plants that have the full profile (spirulina, Hemp). I'm getting more and more curious by the day, to try it out. If it really makes a difference, i'll stick to it!
I've been transitioning to a plant-based diet over the past couple of days. Your videos are an enormous source of encouragement and inspiration! Love this channel, man!!
Thanks Derrek, this was really useful to me as I'm just transitioning to a vegan lifestyle and it's good to hear that not everyone who is thriving so amazingly on it just made a cut one day and has been living like that ever since. Definitely a good motivation for me that you shared that
Thanks Derek 🙏 always gold !!!
If anyone hasn’t purchased his recipe ebook yet DO IT! It’s a great way to show him some gratitude for all the free content he keeps giving us here on TH-cam !!
It will not disappoint whether you’re vegan or not it is delicious recipes in there!! 😋👌😎
Over 200 views as soon as I get the notification? Wow this channel is blowing up!
Haha, I'm no Casey Neistat yet ;)
Holden Knutson It sure is! Happy Holidays, buddy!🎄👍
+Simnett Nutrition The other day I talked to someone who recently went vegan. I told her what I wish I did when I first went vegan 13 and a 1/2 yrs ago (and 4yrs vegetarian before that). First I wish I went straight to vegan, then I wish I would have been eating less process stuff back then. And eat more like I try to now, whole foods with no oil..like you. I told her about your channel, she subscribed right then and there, lol. Seriously one of the best vegan channels. much 💜 and ✌ everyone.
I really enjoyed this particular "ask me monday" video, didnt change my opinion about you at all, it probably increased for sure, because you were really honest about all the answers and that can really help others in their journeys! It really did help in mine, as I've made bad decisions in the past and I changed them when I started to watch your videos and it inspired me in having a healthier lifestyle :)
Keep it going with all your work, your stuff is amazing!
I am not a vegetarian, vegan or any label. I just eat what my body is asking for (usually is mostly vegan) and I eat slowly enough and mindfully enough to know if what I am eating isn't "jiving" - because I am human and sometimes I am so hungry that I would eat anything! I LOVE your videos as you are so fun to listen to. I love that you are so easy-going about people's choices and just sharing from your perspective without being preachy. Congrats on all your awesome accomplishments (book, etc..!).
Really loving this new ask me monday format. And while I could probably listen for a lot longer, I do appreciate the shorter length. You’re always on target with responses and don’t waste time rambling. Keep it up!!
What an awesome video. I have been struggling lately with all the empathetic challenges lately. And I have never seen any vegan TH-camr address this. The ones I have seen were like I watched Earthlings and that was it. Thank you so much for talking about your struggles.
These are my favourite videos of yours, I really like the topics that you dive into. I also really like how you're not afraid to put yourself into a vulnerable position and talk about things that everyone might not agree on - that's what this lifestyle is all about :)
Thanks Kellan
The more videos I see the better they get. Very relatable situations here and appreciate the insight & resources 🙏
I do mostly #fruitarian (fruits & vegetables, leafy greens, sprouts & microgreens, soaked & sprouted nuts, seeds, and legumes) + water fasting one day a week and am feeling better every day.
Keep up the great work 👍
"I would compromise on my values in order to please others." That was 100% my problem when I first went vegan! I felt so bad saying no to people, but just like you said people have learned and understand. Be patient people! It's a journey ♥
I've been eating a fruitarian diet since 2010. It's definitely a 180 paradigm shift from the standard american lifestyle. Unlike you, I don't desire to assimilate with society at large and may even use modern society as a barometer or what NOT to do! haha. But really, anything is as hard or as easy as you make. Where there is desire, education, and motivation there is a very clear way. My passion is growing the best food I can as well as seeking out the highest vibration alive juicy fresh fruits and veg. Lots of dark left greens and spouts are also a key component when fruits aren't at their peak season. I have found my physical and mental energy/stamina/clarity ever improving and certainly the best it has been in my whole life. (at 30 years old now) I don't think any particular diet is for anyone but I always speak the good word gospel of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole plant foods... hallelujah! :)
Loving these videos! As a woman with fibro, endometriosis and PCOS, medicinal cannabis is a life saver for me. I can't be productive at all without pain relief and it's the only effective pain relief I've found. I've been able to work my way up to having a more productive lifestyle than I ever than would be possible! Like Joe Rogan said: You can abuse food too!
been doing the raw food diet the last almost 2 months. I slipped a handful of times but over all it is helping me reduce my chronic pain almost 100 percent for the year before that I was on a diet similar to yours and it reduced it about 65-70 percent. plant based is the way to go! if i didnt have the chronic pain cooked vegan would probably be the way I would go!
YAAAAS! Bulgarian question!! I am Bulgarian and have been following you for a while, you are one of the reasons I went vegan. Funny! Thanks!!!
Empathy & compasion.. that's exactly the heart of the matter. Thank you so much for doing the work to see so clearly =)
I've been eating raw now for about 1.5 years and my diet has come a long way. I'm always tweaking it and trying out new things to see what works best for me, but so far it's been a great decision to make the switch. A whole foods vegan diet is great and healthy for everyone, and I think that raw foods is just taking the power of fruit and plant foods one step further. Love your channel and all the great content btw!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and an even better thanks for being good to your body and the animals!
You're so on point and motivational! I made those simple tempeh tacos with raw veggies and guacamole you had a recipe video on. They were delicious and even got the approval of my omnivore friend!!!
Awesome! Very helpful my friend. I really appreciate the response!! You have given me alot to think about. Keep up the great work!! Have a great day!!!
Can’t get my head around the dislikes??!?! So down to Earth and REAL. Never stop, please! Thank you.
It’s 8am here in England and I’m already watching a new Simnett nutrition video :)
Thank you for taking time to make your videos and sharing them. Your videos are very helpful. I am new to ayurveda and as an vata dosha myself, I am learning the about major importance of a healthy digestion. Any additional tips regarding your experience with practicing ayurveda would be greatly appreciated. 🙂🌱🥬🍃
It's amazing how you're so honest and true to this community, that's really inspiring! Thank you so much Derek. By the way, I've got your ebook, it's awesome!!
Thank you!
Bring props to you for admitting to smoking weed mate. I think you really explained the use of weed well and how when it no longer serves you it should be something you look to remove from your life. Also very pleased to hear that you’ve conquered the habit! You da man!
Just thought I'd say how much i enjoyed watching your video! Very informative!!!!! longest I tried was 2 weeks fully fruitarian. I was trying a deep cleanse that was strickly just berries and melons, by week 2 I was so unhappy and unsatisfied and I felt really sick. Really didn't understand how anyone could go strickly raw for a period of time until I incorporated raw greens and salads back into my diet. It's hard eating strickly fruit on a raw diet and greens are actually super important!!
Awesome start to my day: watchng this QA while enjoying an abundance of fresh fruit. 🍐👌🌱
Been plant base diet for 4 years. I am 54 years old. So I know what you mean by transitioning at a older age. But I am so glad I changed. And yes, family and friends that eat meat are my biggest challenge.
fruit is the optimal fuel for the human frugivorous ape . however not practical at all times.i eat loads of fruit but supplement with rice beans oats etc for extra calories and cheapness
You have really helped inspire me for sure! I find great wisdom from you :). I have struggled with the motivation to work out and then i stumbled upon you channel. Not only did you help me transition to vegan,you also introduced the idea of work out and play!!! I loooove calisthenics and practicing handstands and all the cool body movements and tricks ^^. Keep on inspiring others and let your awesome light shine!
Ive been vegan for 17 years, raw for about 10 of them primarily fruit based but I also would recommend people eat leafy green vegetables every single day and varied greens. But I’m vegan for ethical reasons (obv) so I don’t really talk about raw too much. When I go out to eat I get salads w whatever raw fruit and veg they have. No social problems at all. People admire it.
Very well said. You are super honest and humble in your interpretation of life and choices. Thank you for all your encouragement. Once vegan always vegan...
I discovered you about two weeks ago after reading “The China Study” by Dr. T Colin Campbell that inspired me to change my life. I didn’t know where to start, and your videos have really helped me! I also checked out a ton of plant based -whole food books for recipes, but your way of eating is easier. These books/recipes call for a lot of things I don’t have such as nutritional yeast, and different kinds of flours. I’m a mom with two teenagers and trying to feed a family and change is the most difficult. I’d like them to easily get on board to, it’s been a challenge. Anyways, keep up the good work! You have helped me so much as I try to change my life. God Bless!
Couldn't agree more on the weed answer. Most people I know that smoke it definitely don't benefit from it, but become reliant on its effects...
True words.
Really awesome advice about not having cheat days! to this day i have been doing this and you are completely right. You put yourself in a state where you just look forward to it. better to be fluid about what you eat an have a "cheat" meal... Thanks for the advice! :)
You rock Derek! I'm still super happy with your e-book 👍 I love this lifestyle
I like these q&as. It's like visiting with you. You seem so honest, intelligent, and thoughtful. The concept of "cheat" meals and days; everything you say is true. It sets back the palate changing, and the transition away from salt, sugar, and processed food and animal products if the person is going plant based for health instead of vegan for the animals.
That being said if someone is really craving something unhealthy and nothing satisfies I think it's better to eat a small portion of the forbidden than give up the whole thing (which many do).
Often when a newbie does that they are surprised that their treat is ickier than they remember,
So no scheduled cheat meals but a slip now and then and back on track is a realistic approach.
Love you and Crystal. Happy holidays. If you celebrate. And that leads me to a question I can't remember you talking about. Do you follow any spiritual belief or practice?
Hey Derek, awesome vid, so I've been vegan for a year and a half, but these past few weeks, I made a shift to become about 80-90% raw, with at least a week worth of days totally raw, mostly fruit based (fruitarian and Low fat), which focuses on the 80-10-10 macros, and I find that eating fruit in the quantity I need to train one or two times a day really made my senses sharper, my hormones in balance, my mood constantly happy, much more focused, more aware of other people's emotions and intentions, and actually much more durable, flexible and stronger in the gym for calisthenics, lifting, and on my parkour runs/trail runs. I'm curious to see someone be on these macros as a vegan without the fruit so I've been having somewhat of a daytime fruitarian diet with grains, potatoes or other carbs in the evening, with little adverse affects. I did find oils mixed with cooked grains and veggies messed me up digestively when I added them back in this mostly- fruitarian diet. Physiologically, it makes sense we need this lower ratio of proteins or fats because carbs are by far the most efficient fuel source for intense and endurance training exercise. With too few carbohydrates, we break down more muscle than we would with plenty of carbs fueling our activity. The question of which carbs are most efficient remains, but from this experience, I believe it is the fruit sugar (of course eaten with the whole fruit). It is hard to buy and eat the quantity of the high water content fruits Arnstein proposes as best for the athlete (especially in cold-winter areas like NJ where I am), which are the best for hydration and made me feel best, but I'm stubborn and I want to eat the bulk of my calories from fruits, so I'll be eating lots of bananas for now. Have you ever tried a high carb low fat diet in any form? I'm curious to see what it would be like for a fellow calisthenics athlete, thanks :) - @grantbigcat on instagram
I have been fruitarian for 9 months before...now I just eat 90% raw from about April-September/October. I know its definitely possible to maintain a raw diet during the cold months but for my body, there isn't enough variety and I crave warmer foods...and I mean, right now my diet is probably pretty much raw til 4. I went to the Woodstock Fruit Festival this past August...I can't recommend it enough. Tons of different fruits available 24/7, inspirational talks by raw foodists including Mike Arnstein, activities and swimming!
Love this series Derek, you come across as such a thoroughly nice person.
Hey Derek! You might wanna try the Indian 'Dal' with rice if u want to. Its basically something like a vegetable soup with lentils and it tastes great in the winter, as like u said it feels good to eat cooked food in the season. Definitely try it out and I want to hear your views on that. Thank you!
by far the coolest vegan on youtube! just to let you know though the body has natural receptors for canibinoids. its good in small eating doses.
My question for next Monday is: Do you want to live in Canada for ever? Have you considered a travel lifestyle? I am so inspired by a lot of TH-camrs who travel a lot but I also love routines and feeling home. Germany sucks in the winter
Micheal Arnstein eats *Fish* which makes the whole "Fruitarian" Thing kinda obsolete.
Good Stuff Brother.
All The Best 💪🌱
Is that right? He conveniently leaves that out. I've never heard him talk about that. You eat a primarily fruit based diet don't you?
How do you know this, Bobby?
Mike eats fish??? where did you get that from????
Simnett Nutrition * Love Bobby (raw) Love Derek (cooked) - you both bring SO much knowledge and inspiration.
I only heard Arnstein say he ate sushi once, but even that surprised me...
Simnett Nutrition he eats sprouted lentils and lots of fruit probably some greens also.simnett look at john rose or dan
Thanks bro, I’ve been plant based since studying the heart at school! But I do smoke and sometimes that makes me not give af and eat processed food! I really needed this article! Not giving up I just have to kick the bad habit
Thanks for the inspiration
It would be amazing to me if someone faulted you for smoking weed in the past.
What I love about your channel is that it never uses shame or pressure, or guilt. In short, you are a good man. You promote what science now recognizes as the healthiest diet possible, and you do so in a constructive and inspiring way.
Keep them coming! I find your videos do a credit to veganism.
Thanks so much David :)
agle the light so its not in the mirror behind you and dial in the exposure before hand. also invest in a grey card and a white card to white balance
Did you ever have an injury like an inflamed tendon from working out too much? If yes, how did you make it heal and how did you get back into training?
Best vegan channel ever. You motivate me with every single video to keep being vegan and to move my body. Greetings from Germany.
Great questions answered with great answers. Loving these Monday videos 👍
Lots of people would be blown away by the foods that are botanically fruits but generally considered vegetables. Avocadoes, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini, other squashes, bell peppers, chili peppers....
I love these videos! Your lifestyle is what I want. Way to represent health, peace and love. You're awesome!
What made you so humble and grateful? I, and many others, really admire your outlook. Was it inherent in your upbringing, or did you have some sort of epiphany growing up?
Love your vids,been watching for a while and you motivate the crap out of me. Thanks for all you have done.
I’m currently doing a 20 day raw vegan diet. I will say I feel pretty good. I’m fuller longer and eat less. It’s the first time I feel confident I won’t get sick being around everyone at work that have gotten sick. But to adopt a raw vegan lifestyle??? Hmmm, it’s not for me but, I did enjoy it.
You are a star! Thank you, for the continued inspiration, education and entertainment.
I am always finding ways to "cheat". This not helping me at all! Still the same weight after 12 months. I need to lose 20 to 30 kilos and get moving. In that catch 22 situation, very frustrating. Love your videos especially the Q&A's. You keep me striving for this lifestyle. Thank you.
Hi Derek.
I have 3 questions for you. The first one is whether or not meal preping for 2 or 3 days ahead is more convenient than making your meals right away and any tips you can give. Second one is about your food staples and what we should always have in stock. Thirdly i am interested in intermittent fasting and want to know more about the way you fast.
P.S. No worries if you can't pronounce my name right.. Bulgarian is hard. :D
I am currently fruitarian, have been for the past 6 months. I feel much more satisfied, the only downside is losing muscle mass. (Very low protein, most fruitarians will nit be abke to get as big as with more protein.) I became vegan due to health purposes. Ive experience many symptoms of health that i wasnt getting in a vegan diet.
Exactly, same difficulties transitioning. Each time people come to me with stuff with milk in it. So difficult to say no when they look as if they think they are really going to make you happy. I am learning...
It's really not the point, but You have beautiful and clear blue eyes man. :)
Love your honesty dude freaking love this channel!!
Thanks Jules!
My wife and I were influence by a book called '80/10/10' by Dr Douglas N. Graham which is focused around a mainly fruit diet with the inclusion of leafy greens and some other vegetables while getting a ratio of 80% carbs 10% protein and 10% fats, which is fairly easy to get when consuming majority fruits. It's argued in the book that this ratio is optimal for fueling cells and body as well as going on the say humans are by design 'Frugivorous'.
I can't say I follow it to the letter but fruit makes up the majority of my diet now and I have managed to put on a fair amount of muscle while staying fairly lean in the last 6 months since trying it, I also have a lot more energy than previous versions of our plant based diet. My two cents anyway :)
cheers Derek the weed talk was perfect timing and that .pdf download is spot on.. Time to quit and get more focus in my life, so I can help others to do the same :)
No problem brother!
Dude, the Swedish article on weed is a great share. Seriously.
I naturally prefer a Whole Foods, plant based diet but have frequently been pulled off track in the quest to build more muscle with protein supplements and meat. You have encouraged me to never look back again and to just enjoy the process of building my calisthenics and eating more simply. I feel better about this world knowing you are out there promoting the full package of health and humanity. FYI, I found you through Plant Pure Nation documentary and then through the Diary of a Fat Man. Have you considered facilitating a plant pure nation pod in your area? Do you know anyone who has?
That is amazing! No I have never thought of facilitating a plant pure nation pod in this area.
Loving these "ask me monday" videos!
H3H3 in da house!! I knew you smoked weed! I am where you used to be on the weed thing. I feel it still serves me. But I know it makes me lazy. I'll figure it out when I am ready I guess. Looking forward to the article.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and they have most certainly helped me in my transition (still in it), but the relationship dynamic has also been really interesting. When your partner texted you and you cut the shot, I died laughing, especially since you were preaching about empathy earlier 😂. Keep this all up brother, it’s been a great help.
Hahah, thanks man. I actually went off a bit on how girls send multiple rapid fire texts rather than just one longer one. She was lighting up my phone for a minute there. Haha. But I cut that part out. Much love brother.
Wise brother, maybe you should have my last name... Have a great New Year, loving the videos, good luck!
As a smoker, I am the kind of person who gets high and gets productive (I only smoke sativa dominant strains). I work out or clean or write or paint or some other creative or productive thing. I don't rely on it how I used to for mental health, and I'm not saying anyone should be dependent on it, but it got me through really rough times while I figured out how to cope with life on my own. Now I just partake a few times a week for the fun/inspiration/motivation it gives me. My only complaint is that I have to smoke it. I have tried edibles and as you said, it makes me feel unproductive and lazy. And vaping just isn't the same. Maybe one day I will cut it out so I'm not adding smoke to my lungs. But as far as how it affects me mentally...it's fun and I believe beneficial to my life haha
I know many people who don't get the same affect from weed that I do, though. I'd say a good majority of the smokers I know smoke and then sit on the couch in a daze for a bit. If that was my reaction, I def wouldn't smoke anymore.
Just thought I'd put in a little of my experience on the topic :)
Thanks for your videos man. You've honestly impacted my life in such a great way and are such an inspiration!
Yes, so true, the foods are always better in your head and then you feel like crap. And yeah, I think the fruitarian diet is way too extreme IMO. I could never do it.
I went full vegan in March and finally cheated on thanksgiving when the pies were brought out lol. Back on track and feeling great again
I think all people have problems transitioning more or less.
5:30 You hit the nail on the head there.
My gf a few years back used to smoke and when she was high she would never eat meats because it made her feel ill.
Despite her eating it normally.
Just a thought.
Great vid as always!
I love all your videos and your perspective.
You were smoking indica 😆 try some Sativa in an edible and watch your soul soar into inspiration and creativity!
So true man. At first it felt odd or bad to tell someone that made you something to eat. 2 years later, I don't give a banana 😊. Keep up the love man
Great Video m8!
There are some questionsfor you:P
- What can you say about hair loss in young age? Any tipps?
- What is your opinion on salt? How to get used to food without salt?
- How does your sleeping positure looks like?
- Do you suplement any vitamins or stuff like that(vitamin d3 etc.)?
I agree! Fruitarianism isn't realistic for mostly people as a long term diet but its really fun doing some fully raw days (with greens and healthy fats!) Could you do a fully raw what I eat in a day sometime soon? :) Much love!
I literally have never not agreed with anything you’ve said in this series, I’d officially trust you to make any decision in my life lol!
For next “Ask Me Monday”: What are you thoughts on kombucha? Do you drink it? I know probiotics are good for you. Do you think we get enough eating a healthy plant base diet or do you thing we should drink kombucha or possibly take a supplement? Also I saw a long time ago you went in a Sauna. Do you think there are many benefits going into a sauna? As always thank you Derek 👍🏼
I was raw vegan for the first six months of being vegan, but it was too expensive and unrealistic to where I live so I started incorporating more whole cooked foods like beans and rice and oats all that you know
Are beans, rice and oats not vegan?
No they definitely are vegan, but they are a bit processed as compared to whole foods you can buy from the supermarket as they come from the middle aisles or in cans most of the time.
i just threw out all my pipes and stuff. Needed to move on. Was tired of being broke. good vid
I feel ya
Weed can also help you sleep and with anxiety, no good long term for the lungs!! (Long term)
Felt that I was more productive too after stopping during long term use, but there were many benefits, my favourite being focus during any sport ( skating )
Bro I love your answer to the weed thing you are so right it's not serving me but it's so hard to quit I have been trying forever sometimes I just love it you know? You've helped me to try it again so 2018 no more weed for me ..pray for me
It's hard man. I totally understand. Took me a few tries and many years. I found telling people what I was (wasn't) doing helped me be accountable. Owning up to my problem with it and explaining where I wanted to be. I still think about it, but I know that it won't any value to my life at this point. Everything is just as good sober. Best of luck brother.