Bro took 3 years to gain a body he was proud of. I am in the second year of my journey and bro, this, gave me extra motivation. Thanks man, thank you so much!
@@nahimiYT His genetics are alrigth i think the starting point matters a lot more, everyone can look astethic if you put in the effort regardless of genetics and if you have a prominent muscle really do what you can to make it pop that much more
I like the simplicity of your videos. You feel relatable. You're not that superhuman celebrity, you feel like a more experienced brother who is sharing his experience with me. Thank you.
Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!
@@skaboopydoopthedoop8711 and you won't ever have too much muscle, as long as you stay natural. Hypertrophy ain't a joke, and whenever I see people say "I don't wanna lift cause I don't wanna get too big", it makes me laugh at their delusion. You will NEVER get too big because it takes YEARS, even DECADES to put on huge amounts of muscle mass. Also, the more muscular you get the harder it is to get more muscular. This does not imply that there is a limit, because I believe there is no limit. But realistically, by the time you reach age 45 to 50, your physique will peak and will have to go down from there cause the machine that is your body is getting old. The "too bulky" meme is a meme, don't fall for it. Don't ever worry about being so bulky that you can't touch the middle of your back. If you train that motion, you will keep that motion regardless of how much more muscle you put on. Same with every single flexibility routine that you are scared of losing. Keep training them, they won't go away.
I know it would take a long time and a lot of work for it to become difficult to walk through doorways. But I want a body where I’m strong but can still run like a mf
I’m in the best shape of my life at 40, 6’1 and 190 pounds and I’m a male yoga instructor, I just wish I did this 20 years ago! Oh well, the next 20 will be amazing and I’m going to keep pushing
As someone who has just started his fitness journey (2months in) i really think consistency is the key.. Results will show up definately! Letsss gooooo!!!
You're the best. I've been watching your videos for a couple months now. You've become my favorite health/fitness youtuber. I'm glad to be seeing your channel grow more, well deserved. And you're seriously so handsome. :)
Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!
Absolutely love your advice, been following you for over a year and my diet is finally starting to come together. It really is about adding one small thing (that you like) at a time. If you don’t like what you’re doing or eating even a little bit, you’re going to burn out. Slow and steady
I started by just choosing one exercise for each day, and honestly that was what helped me keep going. Even when I wasn't feeling like doing the routine I had built further down the road I always told myself "At least do that one exercise. Then you can move on." First and foremost it's about the habit and maintaining it, and often after doing that one exercise I was like "Screw it, I'll hit everything I was planning." Sometimes I wouldn't do everything though, and I was still happy because I at least maintained the habit.
I really like that you talk to us like we're you're peers and not talking down to us. I think that helps a lot. Your videos really help me absorb the mindset I need to keep going.
I am a redhead that’s currently built like your before pictures and this really motivated me. It’s like I can literally see what I could be. Sucks that I’m literally sick while seeing this 😩
I started working out 8 months ago and have been going to the gym 3 times a week. I really hoped I would see results earlier and that kinda demotivated me. I then realized that I'm already so much stronger than i was before and felt so much better. I'm nowhere near my dream body but I'll continue to work out cuz seeing my body change (even if it takes a long time) and feeling better while working out is motivating to keep on going!
You're doing great. I like your sense of humor and you're relatable as well. I've tried to get into working out a couple of times but after 2-3 months I stopped every time. I didn't really see any results and I hate working out. I used the lack of results as just one excuse to give up each time but I also didn't change my diet, which I'm doing this time. I also got bumped to night shift where I work and can't do anything on my nights off other than sit on my computer at home because my wife and baby are sleeping so I decided to get back into working out, just at night now, so I don't feel like a bum at home.
lol I feel u I just started to do the same and honestly the first couple of days was hard by next week I started to feel like my old self a 100 sit up an 100 push
@@Grandtemplar305 I've never done 100 anything 😂. My cardio isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Been doing 3 miles in about 40 mins at about 4.75 mph
@@jerrybena6679 you build up to it, you can hit 100 pushups in about 2 months making sure to focus on eating enough and getting your protein and doing them, i used to not be able to do 20 now i can do 75 it's been about 3 week i do them every other day along with pull ups and dumbbell rows
I just wanna say thanks because I really really like the simplicity and straight forward approach to your vids. The "how I became asthetic" video was one of the main motivators for me to finally go to the gym. I'm now at about 5-6 months of going to the gym, and while I don't always hit my goal of 3-4 times a week I still stay at it and have fun, so I'm looking forward to go again. And I finally hit the point where people start noticing it too and I really enjoy that. Thanks!
Honestly thank you. I have been looking for advise like this for a while. So hard trying to get good advise sometimes. I started and im mid 20s. Always been lazy and unhealthy and no longer want that and making slow changes over time. Keeping strong and keeping going.
This was way better to hear than 99% of the stuff i heard so far. I also realized that killing myself in the gym and then having to take a 3-4 day break after wasn't doing it for me. Less is sometimes more. With being less sore you can still go to the gym the next day (or within 2 days) and workout something else while not being crushed but still being able to stay consistent.
Even using less weight and really squeezing it out with proper form is good as well. I did my first weight session in years today and this buff dude said hey sit over here and look at the mirror. He was being polite because my form was shit because I was fighting the weight. I went down a few poinds and focused on form and got a much nicer burn going in the proper muscles.
As someone who subbed early on, it's crazy to see the growth you've had in the past year, both on youtube and in the weight room. As a skinny dude, you are one of the many who actually motivates me to improve myself for the right reasons. Keep doing you bro
My favorite thing about this is that you said it took three years to get a body that you are proud of. Sometimes it takes more than that, and sometimes people forget to take pride in the small victories along the way.
love the video. just quick respectful correction. ive seen the adam ruins everything episode too. where the cereal companies lobbied for breakfast being important. and allthough that is true, a lot of credible studies do show that larger meals in the morning and at noon are better for ur overall health and energy levels. u still prolly shouldnt be eating kelloggs tho lol. but there are also good studies that show intermittent fasting can be good too. dietary science is hard.
For me the most important thing for muscle building was the realisation that you need to keep getting stronger on the main compound movements, (seems obvious) So many people are spinning their wheels in the gym lifting the exact same weights year in year out with no progression at all. A lot of people will be humbled if they google mens strength standards and find out they are lifting in the novice to intermediate numbers whilst training for years.
You're spot on with people going into training and working out with the wrong motivation and facing burnout and quitting, because they are like "I'm gonna get lean and jacked fast!", instead of focusing on the psychological and behavioral mindset and being tuned to making it a permanent lifestyle first, with smaller increments. Most co-workers, family, and friends - that started working out and quit. All went into it WAAAAAY to hard, faced burnout, was discouraged by slow progress - and quit. So many people go straight to workout splits where they go to the gym like 4-6 times a week instead of 3x week full body programs. And are like "I'm gonna jog 5km every day" instead of easing into it with like a 500-1000m jog a few times a week. Most people I know that succeeded in making it a permanent lifestyle, and got REAL RESULTS, were the ones who eased into it with small increasing steps. Focusing on consistancy and creating the habit and enjoying the process. The first 2 times I tried and failed to get into building muscle and getting lean I did this same mistake. When I succeeded it was because I was mindful to the fact it takes time, that you need to focus on consistency and making it a lifestyle habit first and foremost.
The end point is very true i started to work out nearly everyday once i discovered how much i loved paralletes and the goal being wanting to be able to do cool stuff like L Sits and planches
Great video! Im actually doing a home workout for about 15-20 mins each day, and its been a month since I've started and i already feel a lot better, lost belly fat i didn't had that much of a belly fat but still and my body starting to feel stronger and leaner. Also i think I'm starting to get six-packs they're not much but its the start im so happy 😁
I weighed 370 lbs and decided to start eating less and hitting the gym, im now down to 310, my weight loss has almost halted but im still happy that im not gaining it back. The fact im not gaining it back and im slowly at a snails pace still losing weight makes me happy. Prgress is progress, be proud of it.
I've attempted to establish a regular exercise routine many times before, but I often found myself burning out quickly because I started too intensely for my level. However, this time, I decided to begin with just 10 minutes of easy exercise daily. Surprisingly, I soon found joy in the activity and became "addicted" to this beneficial habit. After maintaining this routine for a few weeks, I gradually increased both the duration and intensity of my workouts. Now, three months in, I'm following a plan that involves exercising six days a week for 20 minutes with a moderate activity level, and I reserve the seventh day for lighter, recovery exercises. I've already started seeing results in both build and strength. My current goal is to work up to 45 minutes of intense exercise on most days, except for Saturdays when I aim for 40 minutes, and Sundays for 30 minutes at a very light intensity. Previously, I struggled to motivate myself to stay active, often defaulting to inactivity or only engaging in sporadic exercise. This is the first time I feel confident that my routine will be sustainable. I hope sharing this might inspire others as well! Remember to be reasonable and listen to your body. not wanting to workout and being lazy feels way different from your body showing concern and asking for a break.
I think the word "eliminate" kinda deters people. The thought of eliminating your favorite unhealthy meal is hard for most to accept. People need to realize that they can still enjoy their favorite fast food every now and then, but the more they have it, the slower their progress will be.
It all comes down to opportunity costs. Whether it’s diet-related or anything else, we ultimately have to decide for ourselves whether the consequences are worth it. Eating fast food or junk food on a limited basis may not impact you in a way where your body punishes you for it-repetition & the bioaccumulation that results, really does make a difference. If you’re exercising regularly, there’s good blood flow & cell renewal occurring, so that fast food meal will be negligible in the long run. If however, your body reacts badly to certain foods (e.g., severe inflammation that manifests in various ways), you’re likely to develop food intolerances & chronic ailments that could lead to something severe (e.g., arthritis, cancer, psoriasis, etc.)-just give it enough time.
The thing about 'moderation' is that it is subjective. People are addicted to their fast foods and moderation does not mean anything to an addict. That's why in most cases, quitting atleast temporarily, till the point where you are out of that loop of fast food addiction, is a better idea. And when you are out of that loop, you don't feel the need to go back in so you have essentially quit fast food. Although I would claim that fast food doesn't destroy your progress nearly as badly as alcohol does. There is no concept of 'moderation' in alcohol because it is DESIGNED to get you addicted and dependent, and it has ZERO upsides. Its liver toxic, it worsens your metabolism, it worsens your recovery, it delays your CNS recovery, it gives you headaches and upset stomachs, it messes with your gut flora, making normal food less effective and harder to digest, AND its highly addictive so you are in love with the poison that kills you. Alcohol is the material manifestation of stockholm syndrome, and you should just quit it entirely.
Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!
Yesh i used to snack a lot and drink a lot of soda. I quit like 2 years back for a couple of months and i stopped enjoying them all together. @shivamdahake452
Awesome fun video. Breakfast is my favorite meal of day. Because I wake up hungry. Long sleep recovery from a busy day prior. New sub. Looking forward to more
Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!
Another tip: Use a fitness/workout tracker app (or notebook) to track progress in the gym. It's motivating to see numbers go up and you don't have to struggle to remember what weight you were on last time for a specific exercise.
I've been training calisthenics for like 8 months now, your channel was a great inspiration. Inspiring other to actually care about their body/health can be a life saver in many cases. I cant tell if working out has made more impact in my body or in my mind! Keep uploading 🙏
Great video.. excellent for those just beginning.. as well as those who are maintaining.. even those who want to get back into it.. Yes.. a skinny six pack DOES count.. all my sons agree.. 🤗 Btw.. I eat Greek yogurt all day.. every day.. believe it is a perfect food :) Excellent video Colin.. keep do king these ….💜💙🦋
It’s so overwhelming sometimes as a beginner. Am I doing the right form? Do I have the correct routine? What should I be eating? What’s calorie surplus/deficit, progressive overload, eccentric concentric, what muscle to target, which exercises are the most effective and the most in effective? Asdfghjklahsjfhwkgjekehd makes me wonder why do I even bother when most people don’t even try lifting themselves. But then again I just remind myself that it I don’t start learning now, I might continue the same miserable life that got me going to the gym 🥲 Thank you tbh. I really appreciate little videos like this. I wish I can get there to my goal physique someday too like those cool girls I see walking around at the gym.
When I was younger overall health and longevity wasn’t a primary motivator to exercise/ be healthy. But as I approach 30 I think about that more and more. I was to feel good/young for as long as possible. I want go be able to able to do everything I can do now well into my old age
Im in my 40s. Use to work out grew up on farms. Naturally skinny. I quit smokin 3 days ago after 20 years. Been forcing mself to do chin ups push ups wile dealing with insane cravings. My endurance is shot i was a track runner in my youth. I can still do arobic stuff but i get exhausted rapidly.. Im determined to get yself back to an attractive lvl... Six pack i swear im coming to find you... Lost you years ago
Finding reason to work out was so important for me, for me it’s wanting to be that dad who could run and play with his kids, I don’t want to be that guy who has to stop playing 5 mins into the game because I’m out of shape.
Here's a refreshing take on an evergreen subject. With well-performed dead-pan humour and yogurt! I couldn't help thinking that much of this content might be directed a little differently toward women. In my part of the world at least, not many women are acclimated to the environment of fitness. Maybe because they're afraid of Jamaican accents? Maybe they never wanted to dunk . . . .
Nothing will motivate you more than breaking up in your late 20's from a long term relationship realizing that you've been out of the game for too long and you need to become as f*ckable as possible while working on getting to know who you are without the other person.
Great advice, particularly about the massive over complication that the industry perpetuates. I have trained consistently for nearly 30 years. What I found, having tried many many often widely contrasting training modalities, is that ALL training regimens work when I eat like a maniac, NONE work when I do not eat like a maniac. Talking as a skinny hardgainer body type, here. So my main advice to young bucks who struggle to gain would be: go all-in on dirty bulks for maybe 3 months each year. I say 3 months in 12 because that’s probably realistic - you need to be eating a very uncomfortable, inconvenient and expensive amount of food to gain size, and it absolutely sucks. It requires a lot of motivation and sacrifice. So do it for a spell, then maintain (which is extremely easy training wise and you can eat like a normal person and easily trim off some of the excess fat that came along with your muscle gain), rinse and repeat forever. Because the training method matters wayyyyyy less than you think, you’re free to do whatever you enjoy the most, making it easy to have the all important consistency. I eventually came around to high frequency, high-ish volume, low-ish intensity being the best method in every possible aspect, but again, don’t sweat it, do your Mentzer sht if you must, it’s fine. Just EAT!
2.5 months into my calorie deficit. Down around 16lbs now. Gotten a good handle of having to eat around 1500 calories a day. Still have love handles and some belly fat so I think I will be doing this deficit until they are gone. Probably will be around 145lbs
"small steps" "compete with your past self" "have faith" "make it enjoyable" "diet focus over workout focus" among many others.
Great advice as usual.
Bro took 3 years to gain a body he was proud of.
I am in the second year of my journey and bro, this, gave me extra motivation.
Thanks man, thank you so much!
Same here 💪 💯
Bro has good genes
Bro bro bro ....
I can confirm, I'm almost 4 years into my gym journey, and by the third year is when I felt REALLY proud of the body that I built.
@@nahimiYT His genetics are alrigth i think the starting point matters a lot more, everyone can look astethic if you put in the effort regardless of genetics and if you have a prominent muscle really do what you can to make it pop that much more
I like the simplicity of your videos. You feel relatable. You're not that superhuman celebrity, you feel like a more experienced brother who is sharing his experience with me. Thank you.
Bro phrased everyone's thought to the dot!
Great comment dude
Holy damn that's the exact vibe
Instructions unclear, moved to Jamaica
Yeah my main takeaway is I need more Jamaican friends haha
did you get a gay earring too?
@@astroboirap What the fuck is a gay earring?
@@astroboirap Bruh?
It's literally 2024 calm down @@astroboirap
an adorable shredded man polite. deep thinking. bright smile
Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!
@@jesusisking3814 well technically it costs money
and time
and effort
and sanity
@@jesusisking3814 reincarnations take place all the time no matter how much good u do
You get to heaven by believing on Jesus, repenting comes after being saved@@jesusisking3814
@@jesusisking3814 praise Satan!
Dude has the ideal body l want. You need to post more because you give really great advice.
I feel the same. I want muscle but I don’t want to get big enough to where it becomes a problem
@@skaboopydoopthedoop8711
I want a big ass
@@skaboopydoopthedoop8711 and you won't ever have too much muscle, as long as you stay natural. Hypertrophy ain't a joke, and whenever I see people say "I don't wanna lift cause I don't wanna get too big", it makes me laugh at their delusion.
You will NEVER get too big because it takes YEARS, even DECADES to put on huge amounts of muscle mass. Also, the more muscular you get the harder it is to get more muscular. This does not imply that there is a limit, because I believe there is no limit. But realistically, by the time you reach age 45 to 50, your physique will peak and will have to go down from there cause the machine that is your body is getting old.
The "too bulky" meme is a meme, don't fall for it. Don't ever worry about being so bulky that you can't touch the middle of your back. If you train that motion, you will keep that motion regardless of how much more muscle you put on. Same with every single flexibility routine that you are scared of losing. Keep training them, they won't go away.
I know it would take a long time and a lot of work for it to become difficult to walk through doorways. But I want a body where I’m strong but can still run like a mf
@@skaboopydoopthedoop8711
Just do strength training and cardio or high volume training, where it's a good mix of both.
You're whole energy is so honest and pure. One of my favorite motivational speakers 😄
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Dude really living up the Greek physique..even his hair looks like plato’s..awesome video as usual
I saw Marcus Aurelius. But chiseled.
I’m in the best shape of my life at 40, 6’1 and 190 pounds and I’m a male yoga instructor, I just wish I did this 20 years ago! Oh well, the next 20 will be amazing and I’m going to keep pushing
Im 6’1, 20 years old and Ive started at 19 trying to lose weight. Started this year in February at 304 lbs. Now im 250 lbs and still going.
Spirit, body, mind. Our gift, and our curse.
All must work in unison.
You're preaching absolute truth.
As someone who has just started his fitness journey (2months in) i really think consistency is the key.. Results will show up definately! Letsss gooooo!!!
“Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish.”
― Denzel Washington
Make sure to take pictures as well helps a lot, you can see the subtle changes that you wouldn't notice otherwise
thanks for being relatable and actually give a ton of info and not just talking rubbish
You come in clutch everytime!!! Been working out at the house since September and its been awesome.
You're the best.
I've been watching your videos for a couple months now. You've become my favorite health/fitness youtuber. I'm glad to be seeing your channel grow more, well deserved. And you're seriously so handsome. :)
Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!
@@jesusisking3814
Ever heard the one about Jesus biting his nails?
the choice to DECIDE was honestly the best advice i needed to hear. thanks Colin!
Glad it was helpful! Go get it!
Congrats on 300k! Great advice🔥
Ayye thank you!!
Absolutely love your advice, been following you for over a year and my diet is finally starting to come together. It really is about adding one small thing (that you like) at a time. If you don’t like what you’re doing or eating even a little bit, you’re going to burn out. Slow and steady
I started by just choosing one exercise for each day, and honestly that was what helped me keep going. Even when I wasn't feeling like doing the routine I had built further down the road I always told myself "At least do that one exercise. Then you can move on." First and foremost it's about the habit and maintaining it, and often after doing that one exercise I was like "Screw it, I'll hit everything I was planning." Sometimes I wouldn't do everything though, and I was still happy because I at least maintained the habit.
This guy gets it. Almost 4 years into my gym journey, and he's SPOT on.
I really like that you talk to us like we're you're peers and not talking down to us. I think that helps a lot. Your videos really help me absorb the mindset I need to keep going.
I never thought a lil ginger twunk would make me feel like I could move mtns... motivational and sucha relaxing voice.
I am a redhead that’s currently built like your before pictures and this really motivated me. It’s like I can literally see what I could be. Sucks that I’m literally sick while seeing this 😩
The most beautiful things in you it's not your abs or shape, it's your réd hair !!!
Go ginger boy ! You have my heart ❤
Bro thank you. This is incredibly relatable
Honest guy! Great at explaining, well done! 👏🏋
I started working out 8 months ago and have been going to the gym 3 times a week. I really hoped I would see results earlier and that kinda demotivated me. I then realized that I'm already so much stronger than i was before and felt so much better. I'm nowhere near my dream body but I'll continue to work out cuz seeing my body change (even if it takes a long time) and feeling better while working out is motivating to keep on going!
You're doing great. I like your sense of humor and you're relatable as well. I've tried to get into working out a couple of times but after 2-3 months I stopped every time. I didn't really see any results and I hate working out. I used the lack of results as just one excuse to give up each time but I also didn't change my diet, which I'm doing this time. I also got bumped to night shift where I work and can't do anything on my nights off other than sit on my computer at home because my wife and baby are sleeping so I decided to get back into working out, just at night now, so I don't feel like a bum at home.
lol I feel u I just started to do the same and honestly the first couple of days was hard by next week I started to feel like my old self a 100 sit up an 100 push
@@Grandtemplar305 I've never done 100 anything 😂. My cardio isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Been doing 3 miles in about 40 mins at about 4.75 mph
@@jerrybena6679 you build up to it, you can hit 100 pushups in about 2 months making sure to focus on eating enough and getting your protein and doing them, i used to not be able to do 20 now i can do 75 it's been about 3 week i do them every other day along with pull ups and dumbbell rows
I feel like I finally found the help I needed for my physical fitness. Thank you for this video.
Well spoken. Simple breakdowns. Solid advice 🙏 Thanks for sharing your tips and progress.
I just wanna say thanks because I really really like the simplicity and straight forward approach to your vids. The "how I became asthetic" video was one of the main motivators for me to finally go to the gym. I'm now at about 5-6 months of going to the gym, and while I don't always hit my goal of 3-4 times a week I still stay at it and have fun, so I'm looking forward to go again. And I finally hit the point where people start noticing it too and I really enjoy that. Thanks!
4:04 hands down one of the best ad pitches ever
Honestly thank you. I have been looking for advise like this for a while. So hard trying to get good advise sometimes. I started and im mid 20s. Always been lazy and unhealthy and no longer want that and making slow changes over time. Keeping strong and keeping going.
I’m 30 and remember my mid 20s like yesterday. My advice is to go harder. You’ll feel a deep calm and smile.
@@VeritableVagabond Thanks man. Well the better shape I am getting in, the less anxiety, bad feelings I have. It feels good and I am glad I started.
I am glad I found your channel brother!
This was way better to hear than 99% of the stuff i heard so far. I also realized that killing myself in the gym and then having to take a 3-4 day break after wasn't doing it for me. Less is sometimes more. With being less sore you can still go to the gym the next day (or within 2 days) and workout something else while not being crushed but still being able to stay consistent.
Even using less weight and really squeezing it out with proper form is good as well. I did my first weight session in years today and this buff dude said hey sit over here and look at the mirror. He was being polite because my form was shit because I was fighting the weight. I went down a few poinds and focused on form and got a much nicer burn going in the proper muscles.
As someone who subbed early on, it's crazy to see the growth you've had in the past year, both on youtube and in the weight room. As a skinny dude, you are one of the many who actually motivates me to improve myself for the right reasons. Keep doing you bro
Such a good video man, appreciate the honesty
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Love the vid Colin. I think I got it, Looking good is 30% workouts, 30% diet, 20% genetics, 10% tan, 5% poses, 5% baby oil. Keep it real bro.
For me the motivation was not wanting to kill myself. Worked pretty, well but now my mental stabilty is linked to going to the gym 6 times a week :D
Ever heard of therapy? Might wanna try that
It toook almost 5 years for you to be in this shape.!! Hmm whT a consistency kudos man kudos 👏🏿💥
My favorite thing about this is that you said it took three years to get a body that you are proud of. Sometimes it takes more than that, and sometimes people forget to take pride in the small victories along the way.
You give amazing advice man! Your videos have no fake bs, straight to the point, relatable scenarios, ect. Love your content!! ^_^
love the video. just quick respectful correction. ive seen the adam ruins everything episode too. where the cereal companies lobbied for breakfast being important. and allthough that is true, a lot of credible studies do show that larger meals in the morning and at noon are better for ur overall health and energy levels. u still prolly shouldnt be eating kelloggs tho lol.
but there are also good studies that show intermittent fasting can be good too.
dietary science is hard.
The only fitness channel we need 100%
For me the most important thing for muscle building was the realisation that you need to keep getting stronger on the main compound movements, (seems obvious) So many people are spinning their wheels in the gym lifting the exact same weights year in year out with no progression at all.
A lot of people will be humbled if they google mens strength standards and find out they are lifting in the novice to intermediate numbers whilst training for years.
You're spot on with people going into training and working out with the wrong motivation and facing burnout and quitting, because they are like "I'm gonna get lean and jacked fast!", instead of focusing on the psychological and behavioral mindset and being tuned to making it a permanent lifestyle first, with smaller increments. Most co-workers, family, and friends - that started working out and quit. All went into it WAAAAAY to hard, faced burnout, was discouraged by slow progress - and quit.
So many people go straight to workout splits where they go to the gym like 4-6 times a week instead of 3x week full body programs. And are like "I'm gonna jog 5km every day" instead of easing into it with like a 500-1000m jog a few times a week. Most people I know that succeeded in making it a permanent lifestyle, and got REAL RESULTS, were the ones who eased into it with small increasing steps. Focusing on consistancy and creating the habit and enjoying the process.
The first 2 times I tried and failed to get into building muscle and getting lean I did this same mistake. When I succeeded it was because I was mindful to the fact it takes time, that you need to focus on consistency and making it a lifestyle habit first and foremost.
My goal was to change myself and give society of my hint of presence and yeah... I am still in the process of changing myself.
The end point is very true i started to work out nearly everyday once i discovered how much i loved paralletes and the goal being wanting to be able to do cool stuff like L Sits and planches
Bro is majestic
Great video! Im actually doing a home workout for about 15-20 mins each day, and its been a month since I've started and i already feel a lot better, lost belly fat i didn't had that much of a belly fat but still and my body starting to feel stronger and leaner. Also i think I'm starting to get six-packs they're not much but its the start im so happy 😁
I weighed 370 lbs and decided to start eating less and hitting the gym, im now down to 310, my weight loss has almost halted but im still happy that im not gaining it back. The fact im not gaining it back and im slowly at a snails pace still losing weight makes me happy. Prgress is progress, be proud of it.
this video truly helped me keep focus. thanks man!
I've attempted to establish a regular exercise routine many times before, but I often found myself burning out quickly because I started too intensely for my level. However, this time, I decided to begin with just 10 minutes of easy exercise daily. Surprisingly, I soon found joy in the activity and became "addicted" to this beneficial habit. After maintaining this routine for a few weeks, I gradually increased both the duration and intensity of my workouts.
Now, three months in, I'm following a plan that involves exercising six days a week for 20 minutes with a moderate activity level, and I reserve the seventh day for lighter, recovery exercises. I've already started seeing results in both build and strength. My current goal is to work up to 45 minutes of intense exercise on most days, except for Saturdays when I aim for 40 minutes, and Sundays for 30 minutes at a very light intensity.
Previously, I struggled to motivate myself to stay active, often defaulting to inactivity or only engaging in sporadic exercise. This is the first time I feel confident that my routine will be sustainable. I hope sharing this might inspire others as well!
Remember to be reasonable and listen to your body. not wanting to workout and being lazy feels way different from your body showing concern and asking for a break.
I honestly really love this channel
I think the word "eliminate" kinda deters people. The thought of eliminating your favorite unhealthy meal is hard for most to accept. People need to realize that they can still enjoy their favorite fast food every now and then, but the more they have it, the slower their progress will be.
It all comes down to opportunity costs. Whether it’s diet-related or anything else, we ultimately have to decide for ourselves whether the consequences are worth it. Eating fast food or junk food on a limited basis may not impact you in a way where your body punishes you for it-repetition & the bioaccumulation that results, really does make a difference.
If you’re exercising regularly, there’s good blood flow & cell renewal occurring, so that fast food meal will be negligible in the long run. If however, your body reacts badly to certain foods (e.g., severe inflammation that manifests in various ways), you’re likely to develop food intolerances & chronic ailments that could lead to something severe (e.g., arthritis, cancer, psoriasis, etc.)-just give it enough time.
The thing about 'moderation' is that it is subjective. People are addicted to their fast foods and moderation does not mean anything to an addict. That's why in most cases, quitting atleast temporarily, till the point where you are out of that loop of fast food addiction, is a better idea. And when you are out of that loop, you don't feel the need to go back in so you have essentially quit fast food.
Although I would claim that fast food doesn't destroy your progress nearly as badly as alcohol does. There is no concept of 'moderation' in alcohol because it is DESIGNED to get you addicted and dependent, and it has ZERO upsides. Its liver toxic, it worsens your metabolism, it worsens your recovery, it delays your CNS recovery, it gives you headaches and upset stomachs, it messes with your gut flora, making normal food less effective and harder to digest, AND its highly addictive so you are in love with the poison that kills you. Alcohol is the material manifestation of stockholm syndrome, and you should just quit it entirely.
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Yesh i used to snack a lot and drink a lot of soda. I quit like 2 years back for a couple of months and i stopped enjoying them all together. @shivamdahake452
Awesome fun video. Breakfast is my favorite meal of day. Because I wake up hungry. Long sleep recovery from a busy day prior.
New sub. Looking forward to more
Dad gum, even the dino nugs? Great vid. Love it.
This is a genuinely helpful video. Thank you!
Thanks for this bro, I'm starting calisthenics and this is very helpful.
Anytime bro! Happy it helped
damn man this is so cool. not only is he ripped, hes also super unique due to a fact that hes a redhead AND handsome af. im jelly
Grats on 300k Colin!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for the tips and the encouragement 💪🏻🩵
New colin video 🎉
I just subscribed, Coz your so honest.... You even mentioned your E-book hahahahah. Respect
True man
Keep it simple
Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!
@@jesusisking3814 Amen hermano
Another tip: Use a fitness/workout tracker app (or notebook) to track progress in the gym. It's motivating to see numbers go up and you don't have to struggle to remember what weight you were on last time for a specific exercise.
I've been training calisthenics for like 8 months now, your channel was a great inspiration. Inspiring other to actually care about their body/health can be a life saver in many cases. I cant tell if working out has made more impact in my body or in my mind!
Keep uploading 🙏
Great video! It really inspired me to take action. Thank you so much.
As a pioneering gym bro, I love seeing folks my age finally get into and support the hobby I've been doing since I've been a kid!
This video was helpful. Just purchased your ebook, Colin. Looking froward to cracking into it! Keep on keeping on.
You're welcome hope you enjoy it. Let me know if there's anything I can improve and good luck training!
@@colinmurrayYT Thanks, Colin. Have you ever considered offering motivational coaching? You're gifted at it.
Thank you for the video bro, I needed it
Pre workout is a great will power booster.
Great video.. excellent for those just beginning.. as well as those who are maintaining.. even those who want to get back into it..
Yes.. a skinny six pack DOES count.. all my sons agree.. 🤗
Btw.. I eat Greek yogurt all day.. every day.. believe it is a perfect food :)
Excellent video Colin.. keep do king these ….💜💙🦋
Yes everyday, greek yogurt is the best! and thank you 🙏
@@colinmurrayYT You are welcome 🤗👍
Nice Video! Thanks
Youve built a good functional physique!
So....just workout and keep doing it.
Pretty much!
This is cool bro, thanks for this.
Also, cool name.
Jheez!! He sculpted like a Greek statue.
Keep it up with these videos bro.
thank you colin very cool 👍
Looking so good 💪🏼
that really helped me out
Thanks I needed to hear this
I’ve heard a lot of ppl say gingers aren’t attractive. Well, they clearly haven’t seen this man.
It’s so overwhelming sometimes as a beginner. Am I doing the right form? Do I have the correct routine? What should I be eating? What’s calorie surplus/deficit, progressive overload, eccentric concentric, what muscle to target, which exercises are the most effective and the most in effective? Asdfghjklahsjfhwkgjekehd makes me wonder why do I even bother when most people don’t even try lifting themselves. But then again I just remind myself that it I don’t start learning now, I might continue the same miserable life that got me going to the gym 🥲
Thank you tbh. I really appreciate little videos like this. I wish I can get there to my goal physique someday too like those cool girls I see walking around at the gym.
Bros thumbnail is the ultimate self-affirming tinder profile 💪🏼
When I was younger overall health and longevity wasn’t a primary motivator to exercise/ be healthy. But as I approach 30 I think about that more and more. I was to feel good/young for as long as possible. I want go be able to able to do everything I can do now well into my old age
Im in my 40s. Use to work out grew up on farms. Naturally skinny. I quit smokin 3 days ago after 20 years. Been forcing mself to do chin ups push ups wile dealing with insane cravings. My endurance is shot i was a track runner in my youth. I can still do arobic stuff but i get exhausted rapidly.. Im determined to get yself back to an attractive lvl... Six pack i swear im coming to find you... Lost you years ago
Yoo I just subbed dope videos man you should totally make a diet video ! You motivated me to do calisthenics
For change of scenery it would be pretty cool if you could record outside on like a nice sunny day or something, that would be fire.
Finding reason to work out was so important for me, for me it’s wanting to be that dad who could run and play with his kids, I don’t want to be that guy who has to stop playing 5 mins into the game because I’m out of shape.
You are such a beautiful person!
Here's a refreshing take on an evergreen subject. With well-performed dead-pan humour and yogurt! I couldn't help thinking that much of this content might be directed a little differently toward women. In my part of the world at least, not many women are acclimated to the environment of fitness. Maybe because they're afraid of Jamaican accents? Maybe they never wanted to dunk . . . .
Nothing will motivate you more than breaking up in your late 20's from a long term relationship realizing that you've been out of the game for too long and you need to become as f*ckable as possible while working on getting to know who you are without the other person.
Start now and you wont regret it later time is ticking.
Great advice, particularly about the massive over complication that the industry perpetuates. I have trained consistently for nearly 30 years. What I found, having tried many many often widely contrasting training modalities, is that ALL training regimens work when I eat like a maniac, NONE work when I do not eat like a maniac. Talking as a skinny hardgainer body type, here. So my main advice to young bucks who struggle to gain would be: go all-in on dirty bulks for maybe 3 months each year. I say 3 months in 12 because that’s probably realistic - you need to be eating a very uncomfortable, inconvenient and expensive amount of food to gain size, and it absolutely sucks. It requires a lot of motivation and sacrifice. So do it for a spell, then maintain (which is extremely easy training wise and you can eat like a normal person and easily trim off some of the excess fat that came along with your muscle gain), rinse and repeat forever. Because the training method matters wayyyyyy less than you think, you’re free to do whatever you enjoy the most, making it easy to have the all important consistency. I eventually came around to high frequency, high-ish volume, low-ish intensity being the best method in every possible aspect, but again, don’t sweat it, do your Mentzer sht if you must, it’s fine. Just EAT!
Affording the food to actually grow is my hardest struggle T-T well that and working out is completely non-mentally stimulating to me.
2.5 months into my calorie deficit. Down around 16lbs now. Gotten a good handle of having to eat around 1500 calories a day. Still have love handles and some belly fat so I think I will be doing this deficit until they are gone. Probably will be around 145lbs
just remember yall, its never too late to get fit & healthy
Great advise thank you
Hey Colin I'm Collins just wanna say thank for the great video man
Hey Collins I appreciate that and cool name bro 🤝
Humble likeable dude. Great video... sub'd