I've done the same and, I agree, it is very freeing and was essential for me to keep going with my channel. So glad to see you back, Steve! Excited to see your new content in light of this refresh! ❤️
@@SeriousKeto I would suggest a "comment manager" - (not you) who can responsibly manage and filter the comments. The comment manager can give you a summary report and lighten your workload. It is wise to add counsel and help so you can concentrate on the skills you have. It is difficult to let go of all areas of a business yet it is necessary to continue to prosper and grow. I would not appreciate a negative person's response to every action I perform in the function of my business. I appreciate your work and skills. I have learned to add MARGIN in my life to reduce stress. You do you. Shalom(Peace)
You're not a slave to TH-cam. Us "normal" people don't expect that. I'd be happy with one video every week or every other week. Your content is so enjoyable; anything you do is enough. Thank You for all you do. Be good to yourself.
I'm 72 years old. I feel special when you acknowledge my comment but it's not expected or necessary. I'm not the kid in the classroom waving my hand in the air to get teacher's attention. I understand what you're going through, maybe. I used to cut my kids hair but if I wasn't 'feeling' it, it was a disaster. If the joy is gone...(you fill in the blank) I enjoy all your videos. I'll be here if you are.
What more can I add? I am 74 and appreciate Steve's presentations. It is evident that he spends time planning and I find his structured delivery easy to follow and have learned so much from him. He has helped me in my Keto Journey in so many ways. Be encouraged, Steve. You are valued and I will always be a fan. ❣
I am 66 and feel much the same. Fun to get acknowledged, but not necessary. To Steve...keep doing you in a way to keep you healthy and sane and we will still be here.
I am an INFJ. I learned that empathy is just a response to past trauma. You can't worry about what everyone is thinking because you will worry yourself sick. Control what you can, let go of what you can't. It's hard and I am learning everyday. It's so good to see you.
Glad to see you are back and had a well deserved opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge. Like your new approach and strategy. What keeps me coming back is not your adherence to a schedule it is you and all the things that make you who you are.
Glad to have you back Steve! I thought youtube was doing something weird with notifications again. I noticed last week that I wasn't getting all my notifications. Steve, your channel is the only one I watch with some consistency. You are creative, frank, honest and no BS. No selling and peddling of products. No hidden agendas. We appreciate that. And no click bait-y shenanigans. Thank you.
I remember the first time I saw a sign that said "Stress is caused by giving a F***". I laughed, maybe way too hard. But I found that line stuck with me, popping to the forefront of my mind for weeks. It slowly sunk into my thick head it was a message for me, personally. I stress myself out, unnecessarily, by giving you-know-what about a lot of things that just don't matter in the scheme of things. To say that silly line changed my life, is an understatement. I am so much less stressed now, because I don't fret over things I once did. As to haters... It's pretty arrogant, if you think about it, to think their comments are about you and to take their posts personally. If you followed them around the webs, you would find their hate spewed everywhere. It's who they are. It's what they do. And sorry Steve, but you are not special to them. You are just another bottle set up on a log to take a shot at while they hope to hit a target. Lean and make them miss. But you ARE special to your loyal followers. Those who appreciate your shared time, energy and knowledge. Thank you for what you give to the community. Take care of you.
So glad your back. Self-care is never selfish. I look forward to all your commentary and being real. Love how you give credit to other TH-camrs. Honest. Raw. Sharing moments. I deeply respect your strong ethics. You have and continue to help me so much on my Keto journey. We need to have a Serious Keto celebration day!
Hey Steve. Thanks for all you do. It takes courage to bare your soul, but the huge majority of us appreciate it! "End Your Carb Confusion" is a great book as is the companion cookbook. Dr Westerman is my go to when I want reassurance about this WOE.
My Momma once told me that people who are rude and disrespectful to others treat themselves no better and that I should give their opinion of me no weight but at the same time I should have empathy for them. The older I get the more I realize how right she was. I'm glad you're taking the time to evaluate and adjust your goals and perspective as burnout is a very real challenge which can potentially lead to negative outcomes. You are the Paul Harvey of the Keto universe imho and though I don't comment on all of your content it is very much appreciated.
Steve, I too have felt the love and care of your acknowledging my comment. I will always be greatly appreciative of your responses ♥️ but…truly I understand how daunting the “job” was, as you had set the parameters. Much love and appreciation, always ♥️
Steve, you are by far one of my favorite TH-camrs. Your videos really help me to stay enthused about the keto lifestyle. I know I'm going to get good info from you, and I trust your opinions. My dh and I call our kitchen a test kitchen, and it's great to see what you are creating in your kitchen. I don't often comment, but you are definitely appreciated!
Love hearing and seeing you again! Don't pay attention to those who want to put you down to make them feel better about themselves! It's like they're in grade school! We love you, Steve! Remember that💕!!
Wishing you and your family well. You are a great content creator. Hang in there and and don’t sweat the small stuff. You’re a good man. Don’t forget it.
Glad to see you back and rested up!! Three years and no break, wow!! I love all your videos but your podcasts are my favorite. And your podcasts where you include TMI, you’ve had me laughing to the point I cry!! I think we all love your engaging personality regardless of the subject of your video so take it and run with it!
Glad you're back! I hope you do more videos on transforming "regular" recipes to keto-friendly recipes. I want to learn and be inspired to transform dishes.
Ive seen it happen on Keto Upgrade. Really sad to see we are here. Really heartbreaking. You are extremely talented and in front of the camera, you are priceless. Saying that, I knew something was up about 4 months ago. Videos were still good but the sparks been gone. Welcome back. You are loved.
😭😭😭.. (happy tears) you have no idea how relieved I am to see you .. I’m anxiety riddled and I had horrible things going on in my mind .. I’m glad you’re back ❤️
It's so refreshing to see a man be sensitive, sincere, empathic & have true emotions...that's what I love about your channel. I need say no more. So glad your back on your terms. God bless you & your family.
Good for you! I don’t want you to leave! I just want to see your videos. I don’t care that you do so many videos a week. I don’t care that you read my comments but if you read 1 comment a day I hope you read one of mine a year because your great and that’s what mine will say. I’m soo glad your back!
Hi!!! It dawned on me yesterday that I hadn’t seen you in a bit! And here you are! You just do whatever you need to preserve your health and sanity. The vast majority of us love you and your content, and we’re supportive of you! Adding the stresses of creating online content to normal life stress, the state of the world we live in, has to take a huge toll. We appreciate you and everything you do. I’m ISFJ!
I wish I could give you part of my ENTJ. I worked for a Federal Agency and was in a position where I did a lot of public speaking and traveling to meet businesses that were not always fans. I got used to being criticized and sometimes verbally attacked. But, that was only about 2% of the people. After a couple of years, I decided I would enjoy those stupid people and did so for the next 30 years. Glad you are back.
Love the idea of kitchen equipment videos, I am always interested in learning about new tools, and you have the coolest stuff! Like that needle thing you used for the steak skewers! Can't wait to try that recipe and the tatziki sauce. You continually help to up my game! While you were gone I watched lots of your videos and podcasts, learning alot about you and your fascinating journey in life. In fact I'm sure I didn't have enough time to watch them all!🤣 . I learn something new with each one. Also love your reading recommendations. I'm so happy I discovered your channel 💓 and no worries about comment responses. You take care of you.
Remember that we are here for you. Steve comes first, family comes second, then you need to do what makes you happy, not what makes us happy. The trolls need pity because they are in a bad place. they will never be happy.👍❤️
Whether or not you actually read this, just wanted to say it's good to see you and that you're okay, Steve. You truly owe none of us anything; as it's your channel, your life... not ours. That said, I do very much enjoy and appreciate your content, so I was thrilled to see a new video.
So glad you’re back Steve. You were definitely missed. I can sure understand the need for a break and a reassessment of priorities. Welcome back and I’m looking forward to your “new you”. 😊
Great explanations of everything. I love the idea of reading the comments before your workout. I rarely get perturbed, but when I do, a very brisk walk for a couple miles helps me calm down and get over it. Having a lot of empathy and being a perfectionist can really complicate your life. I try to remember that people like the trolls have no emotional empathy. In the South there's a saying that might help. Just think to yourself...in a Southern accent of course... 'Well bless your heart.' and give their comment the attention it deserves... absolutely none.
I've been reading "The Rudest Book Ever" (just one chapter to go). It should be required reading for anyone who creates content or consumes it. It really explains a lot about how people behave, what they believe, how they feel, and why we should question all of that. I'll probably do a review of it over on the LeanBodyMind channel.
@@SeriousKeto Sounds like a good book for everyone... especially for anyone who runs their own business. Working in a movie theater box office in college, I learned not to take customer's reactions personal. It's a difficult thing to remember though. Recently I added to that. When someone that I care about reacts negatively to me, I tend to take it personal. I wondered what did I do wrong. Now I do my best to remember, I'm not the center of the universe. Those people interact with many other people and have their own 'demons' to overcome. That disassociation helps... but I'm a work in progress.
@@SeriousKeto Thanks for warning me, but my father was an old school E8 Navy Chief. Being a tomboy and hanging out with him growing up, I learned all the 'colorful' language that he and his buddies used at an early age. Yeah, when F-bombs are over-used, it gets old... but it doesn't affect me. 😊
You have helped so many people, just keeping being you. Physical and mental health is so important and so many people forgot that words can hurt people. Just shows that this is true at any age, younger or older. Stay healthy!
Welcome back. Love your channel and what you have done for the keto world. Your experiments and recipes are top notch. Don't let the trolls bring you down. If someone posts a nasty comment, I recommend assuming they are a bot. Block them and put them out of your mind if you can.
Seeing your smiling face this morning made me smile too! I completely understand your situation. I've been a content creator (my gadget review website) for over 25yrs now and I suffer from the same things you talked about. But instead of comments, I'm obscessed with staying on top of emails and my review publishing schedule. I completely get it. Your podcast today was a good one for me personally. It makes me think that it's time to relax more and turn down the dial on how I stay on top of my own schedules. Thanks for that Steve and it's so great to have you back. I truly enjoy and learn something from all of your videos!
INFJ......OMG. I'm a 70 year old INFJ.... I'd never wish that on my worst enemy. It's an extremely difficult journey. If you were raised by authoritarian parents... it makes it even more difficult. YOU ARE FABULOUS.... so is your family. The information you share is helpful. Setting boundaries is difficult for us.... people pleasing is a daunting task...and so hard for us not to TRY to make others happy. Don't beat yourself up... YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER AND TH-camR.... Be PROUD of yourself and your work. EXPECTATIONS = DISAPPOINTMENT
Que Sera Sera! Those of us who value you and love you and your family will stick around. I am grateful to you for taking time to take care of yourself. None of us want to see GE Steve on a permanent basis!
Steve, I'm glad you knew you could be so real with us. We love and appreciate you more than you know. You are always my first go-to for anything keto, I'm always searching your videos, lol. Welcome back 🥰
Sound like you are taking a new approach that will benefit everyone. Your content is educational and enjoyable and will continue to be even if things go a little different. You need to be happy and enjoy your life. Thanks for everything!
I don't tend to notice which day which type of your video comes out - I'm just happy to see one of your videos pop up, no matter whether it is a cooking video or podcast , no matter which day.
About a month ago I went on vacation. Going with three non-keto couples meant I had to compromise a little on my keto dining. Since I've returned home, I'm still not as focused as I was before. And I've realized that one of the reasons is that I haven't been in contact with my favorite TH-cam creators, you being my favorite. I'm glad you had a good break and feel more energized, and I think your "relaxed" schedule plans make a lot of sense. Very happy to have.you back...
You've changed so many of our lives for the better. It's only fair for you to take time to take care of yourself. We missed you, but are glad you're working on yourself.
Steve, no need for ANY explanations at all!! Supporting one’s mental health should be everyone’s primary goal in life!! You do you!!! Take care and your true fans were waiting for your return. No pressure!!❤️ People pleasing is a difficult trait to break, but very much worth it!!!
Glad to see you back! 💜I have missed your ‘show’. God bless you. Unfortunately, this society has forgotten the saying “if you don’t have something nice to say; don’t say anything at all”. Anyway, you are great! Do what you can! Glad you are still here!
I can fully understand the burnout. I think you need to take more time off from time to time, maybe not a month, but at least a week every 6 weeks which could be in days in the middle or a week all at once. I too was a middle management person who never took time to smell the roses along the way and found that 10 years can go by extremely fast, and you can miss a lot of good times. Most jobs give you 6-8 weeks a year even in non-management positions. You really do a great job, and your commitment is easy to see in all of your work. Remember these quotes. "A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others." "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Enjoy, Good to have you back.
Welcome back 🎉, what has helped me is to take one day for your self. Get on a bike - see a movie- not anything that is part of daily living. SOMETHING FOR YOU - regenerate ❤
Steve, you are a voice of reason for all of us out here on our various health and lifestyle journeys. I adore your channel for FACTS as well as your depth of personal research. You are nothing but a positive influence. I will be praying for you and your family so that you can reach a happy medium between TH-cam and your personal life. God Bless you.
Steve! So glad to see you are back! I was thinking about you and worried something was wrong. I am sorry to hear about those mean-spirited people! Like u said...the majority of us love watching you and missed you very much! Happy you were able to take a break tho...will continue to enjoy ur podcasts/vlogs!
Glad you're back and more importantly that you're taking care of Steve! I hope you'll be here in the keto community for the long haul. I appreciate your hard work. I hope you and Terry are doing well. 💞
I'm overcoming burnout from teaching pandemic on top of health issues and family loss. People don't realize how stress(from any job) can affect you, or don't empathize with those doing so. Very well said, I hope you're doing better soon. Do what you need for you!! Take a break when needed for your health.
I heard you Steve. I’ve thinking about you and my other favorite keto channel, both stopped showing at the same time. I was sad bc you two guys are like therapy for me. You know being keto in massive world of none keto people us very hard, we need to support each other and immensely appreciate you putting yourself in the target of public opinion and the very hard hard work than I don’t even imagine producing it. I have given mind a lot to this putting myself on your shoes and I don’t think I could take the burden. But if this is your real call (you are a great educator) then there is a great opportunity for you to grow…..FORGET about the bullies
I had guessed you to be INFJ. As INFJ myself…I get it! And I also love the crap out of your channel! You have been SO helpful, and your voice is like an anti anxiety drug for me. Thank you for all you do!!
Good morning and welcome back! Missed you and was praying for you and your family! I hope your loyal followers can use your links and support some true vacations for you!
I accidentally found you a while back. I love watching your videos. They are informational. I have tried some of your suggestions, I have bought products (creami, air fryer…) I love your story. Please don’t let the negative crowd affect your content. I don’t always get a chance to follow every week, but then I see something pop up and I stop to look. Always fun to watch! And who cares if you don’t post perfectly? There are plenty of people out there that skip. It may be disappointing, if you look forward to that every week, but if you post 3 types of videos, you could do that once a week and just mix it up. The important thing is you will keep posting, if you moderate your self. Anyway, thank you for doing what you do!
Welcome back! Glad you are doing what is good for you and your mental health, we love your channel! Thank you for all your time, effort and thoughtfulness…11/6-11:47 AST
Glad you're back. I watch as often as possible, which means sometimes I have to go hunting for your videos - no problem at all. Do them when you want to. I was elated to hear that Eric Westman is going to be at the conference - he is absolutely a DELIGHT to know. One of the most pleasant people I've spent time with (several low carb cruises over the years). My husband and I were assigned to his dinner table on one cruise, so LOTS of casual and fun visiting time! Anyway, his best feature, besides always being pleasant, is that he is very consistent, and he knows his stuff, just like you do. Now I'm going to have to look it up and watch it! Thanks! Glad you are back!
ENFJ here! I knew I liked ya, Steve…😊 We do a lot of good in this world, but our lows are pretty dark. Glad you took the break you needed and are taking the book, Essentialism, into consideration moving forward. Good read, for sure! I’m off to make your fabulous granola recipe now…Have a great weekend!
Thank you Steve for the update. I was concerned but knew you had some vacation plans. I'm glad you took the time to reflect, evaluate and relax. We all like it when you are happy and not stressed! Looking forward to seeing the updated tattoo and your other ones! 😁🤗
So nice to see you back! I don’t think folks care so much about a strict schedule (podcast Monday, review Wednesday, etc.) Most important is your sanity and that you don’t stop providing the quality content you continue to produce. I really appreciate your quality work, it has helped me greatly. Thank you
Bravo, Steve! You know that you have my full support. It is HARD to let it roll off your back. You KNOW you shouldn't take it personally and mostly you don't... and then it suddenly gets into a chink in your armour and you feel it. I am glad we had a chat today!
Thanks for coming back - you have a choice and I’m grateful you will continue sharing your learnings and wisdom. Appreciate you sharing your TH-cam journey and the downs and ups.
So glad you’re doing a review of “End Your Carb Confusion”. That book saved my husband’s life. I had been doing keto for some time, but my husband could never quite get on board with it until he read that book. That’s the book that made it all click for him.
Glad to see you back, Steve! I rarely comment, but I do always enjoy your enthusiasm and interest in sharing. You do a great job for the keto/low carb community!
Your recipes have all been great and have helped me to enjoy Keto cooking. They have helped me to stay on track. You are my number one choice for keto videos.
Here's why you are NECESSARY to us... "nutritional keto-vours" get bored and need to try new things to keep us going. In the beginning it was our entertainment to try which keto pizza dough was the best recipe or keto cookie or keto product. But also YOUR take on it means so much for when we can't spend the time or money on countless tries. Two years in, and we have become loyal to several products through you- which greatly help us stay on track long-term. We use several staple recipes, too! You are inspirational for a few reasons. You're real, sincere, strive for a standard, and you're knowledgeable. I feel I can trust your perspective BECAUSE you care. So just a glad you're back. And thank you again. Everyone needs a vacay. You are very much a person who has helped my husband and I lose over 200 lbs collectively and keep it off for over a year. So any haters out there- do better. Go help someone. Use your words to speak life into others. Otherwise... your words are just destructive noise echoing your very need for words of life. Just because you think you know better... doesn't mean that you in fact do, and this is not the right place to "prove" this. Create your own channel. And enjoy controlling that. For now, listen. Observe. Speak/type life. Bravo Steve for the bravery this takes day in and day out. And bravo for the work you do to make this channel happen!
Welcome back! My driving life quote is Brene’ Brown’s, “If you’re not in the arena getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback.” You look healthy and strong. Well done on the self-care.
Steve!! So happy to see you! Glad you had the chance to take a break and recharge…..we all need that sometimes! Give yourself a break with scheduling and what not ! I can only speak for myself, I don’t care what you bring….because it’s all good! Podcast, review, recipe, it’s all good! Funny how you feel like a friend, although we obviously have never met! But, I would keep my eyes open if I’m ever in your neighborhood….it’s only a couple hours away! lol just know you were missed! 🙂❤️
I never really noticed the strict schedule. I just think you are wonderful and listen in and learn as you pop up on my feed. Your family and your reviews and sharing are great! Keep them coming and don’t worry about schedule or format. I google when I need a recipe or info and learn.
Welcome back. I adopted the “I don’t have to read all comments” a couple months ago, it was so freeing
I'm still trying to uncondition myself. I grab my phone and muscle memory takes over...
I've done the same and, I agree, it is very freeing and was essential for me to keep going with my channel. So glad to see you back, Steve! Excited to see your new content in light of this refresh! ❤️
My three favorites commenting here, thanks to all of you!
Really? ONLY a few months ago? No wonder you weren't getting enough sleep!
@@SeriousKeto I would suggest a "comment manager" - (not you) who can responsibly manage and filter the comments. The comment manager can give you a summary report and lighten your workload. It is wise to add counsel and help so you can concentrate on the skills you have. It is difficult to let go of all areas of a business yet it is necessary to continue to prosper and grow. I would not appreciate a negative person's response to every action I perform in the function of my business. I appreciate your work and skills. I have learned to add MARGIN in my life to reduce stress. You do you. Shalom(Peace)
Every now and then you have to vent the pressure. Those of us who love you will love you no matter what.
@Blain the Keto Klingon way cool name!!!!
You're not a slave to TH-cam. Us "normal" people don't expect that. I'd be happy with one video every week or every other week. Your content is so enjoyable; anything you do is enough. Thank You for all you do. Be good to yourself.
You said it perfectly!! I totally agree👍👏
Excellent. Exactly. Steve-you be you on YOUR schedule. You’re great.
Totally agree with you Katie Irish ☘️
Don’t let them take your joy away! Life is too short. Keep having fun with your channel.
I'm 72 years old. I feel special when you acknowledge my comment but it's not expected or necessary. I'm not the kid in the classroom waving my hand in the air to get teacher's attention. I understand what you're going through, maybe. I used to cut my kids hair but if I wasn't 'feeling' it, it was a disaster. If the joy is gone...(you fill in the blank)
I enjoy all your videos. I'll be here if you are.
I'm 72 as well!! Its all good, we learn to let so much roll off our backs
I'm 72 also and Steve is THE BEST! So sincere! So honest! Down to earth! My kind of people! Welcome back Steve!
What more can I add? I am 74 and appreciate Steve's presentations. It is evident that he spends time planning and I find his structured delivery easy to follow and have learned so much from him. He has helped me in my Keto Journey in so many ways. Be encouraged, Steve. You are valued and I will always be a fan. ❣
I am 66 and feel much the same. Fun to get acknowledged, but not necessary. To Steve...keep doing you in a way to keep you healthy and sane and we will still be here.
Hey Steve, we need you to be healthy physically and mentally
We need you
I am an INFJ. I learned that empathy is just a response to past trauma. You can't worry about what everyone is thinking because you will worry yourself sick. Control what you can, let go of what you can't. It's hard and I am learning everyday. It's so good to see you.
You dear, dear sweet gentle soul! I enjoy your videos so much! 🤗
Glad to see you are back and had a well deserved opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge. Like your new approach and strategy. What keeps me coming back is not your adherence to a schedule it is you and all the things that make you who you are.
Glad to have you back Steve! I thought youtube was doing something weird with notifications again. I noticed last week that I wasn't getting all my notifications. Steve, your channel is the only one I watch with some consistency. You are creative, frank, honest and no BS. No selling and peddling of products. No hidden agendas. We appreciate that. And no click bait-y shenanigans. Thank you.
#JaneM ... funny I just assumed the same thing ... finally I did a search!
I remember the first time I saw a sign that said "Stress is caused by giving a F***". I laughed, maybe way too hard. But I found that line stuck with me, popping to the forefront of my mind for weeks.
It slowly sunk into my thick head it was a message for me, personally. I stress myself out, unnecessarily, by giving you-know-what about a lot of things that just don't matter in the scheme of things.
To say that silly line changed my life, is an understatement. I am so much less stressed now, because I don't fret over things I once did.
As to haters... It's pretty arrogant, if you think about it, to think their comments are about you and to take their posts personally. If you followed them around the webs, you would find their hate spewed everywhere. It's who they are. It's what they do. And sorry Steve, but you are not special to them. You are just another bottle set up on a log to take a shot at while they hope to hit a target. Lean and make them miss.
But you ARE special to your loyal followers. Those who appreciate your shared time, energy and knowledge.
Thank you for what you give to the community. Take care of you.
So glad your back. Self-care is never selfish. I look forward to all your commentary and being real. Love how you give credit to other TH-camrs. Honest. Raw. Sharing moments. I deeply respect your strong ethics. You have and continue to help me so much on my Keto journey. We need to have a Serious Keto celebration day!
Hey Steve. Thanks for all you do. It takes courage to bare your soul, but the huge majority of us appreciate it! "End Your Carb Confusion" is a great book as is the companion cookbook. Dr Westerman is my go to when I want reassurance about this WOE.
I'm hoping that Amy Berger can introduce me to Dr. Westman when we meet in Utah. I'd love to have him for an interview.
@@SeriousKeto 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
That would be fabulous!
My Momma once told me that people who are rude and disrespectful to others treat themselves no better and that I should give their opinion of me no weight but at the same time I should have empathy for them. The older I get the more I realize how right she was.
I'm glad you're taking the time to evaluate and adjust your goals and perspective as burnout is a very real challenge which can potentially lead to negative outcomes. You are the Paul Harvey of the Keto universe imho and though I don't comment on all of your content it is very much appreciated.
That's quite the compliment. Thank you from someone old enough to have listened to Mr. Harvey.
Steve, I too have felt the love and care of your acknowledging my comment. I will always be greatly appreciative of your responses ♥️ but…truly I understand how daunting the “job” was, as you had set the parameters. Much love and appreciation, always ♥️
Glad you’re back! You’re one of my favorite TH-camrs and this community benefits greatly from all the knowledge you’ve shared. You’ve been missed! ☺️
I just found your show 😊. I love it !! Keep being you 😊👍. You seem so genuine. Thank you ♥️
Steve, you are by far one of my favorite TH-camrs. Your videos really help me to stay enthused about the keto lifestyle. I know I'm going to get good info from you, and I trust your opinions. My dh and I call our kitchen a test kitchen, and it's great to see what you are creating in your kitchen. I don't often comment, but you are definitely appreciated!
Thank you 🙂
Love hearing and seeing you again! Don't pay attention to those who want to put you down to make them feel better about themselves! It's like they're in grade school! We love you, Steve! Remember that💕!!
A "staycation" is a great choice...you should schedule them for yourself and with your family more often.
Agreed!
I felt this in my soul! I am way too obsessed with reading and trying to answer every single comment -- it's not healthy!
Your bring a different needed perspective to the Keto community. There has been a void since you took time off so welcome back!
Wishing you and your family well. You are a great content creator. Hang in there and and don’t sweat the small stuff. You’re a good man. Don’t forget it.
Glad to see you back and rested up!! Three years and no break, wow!!
I love all your videos but your podcasts are my favorite. And your podcasts where you include TMI, you’ve had me laughing to the point I cry!!
I think we all love your engaging personality regardless of the subject of your video so take it and run with it!
Thank you so much!
Glad you're back! I hope you do more videos on transforming "regular" recipes to keto-friendly recipes. I want to learn and be inspired to transform dishes.
Thanks! Everyone else here said it better than I could have.
Thank you!
Ive seen it happen on Keto Upgrade. Really sad to see we are here. Really heartbreaking. You are extremely talented and in front of the camera, you are priceless. Saying that, I knew something was up about 4 months ago. Videos were still good but the sparks been gone. Welcome back. You are loved.
I'm typing this as I listen but am glad to see you back. I missed you and I'm sure that is true for many, many of us.
😭😭😭.. (happy tears) you have no idea how relieved I am to see you .. I’m anxiety riddled and I had horrible things going on in my mind .. I’m glad you’re back ❤️
It's so refreshing to see a man be sensitive, sincere, empathic & have true emotions...that's what I love about your channel. I need say no more. So glad your back on your terms. God bless you & your family.
Good for you! I don’t want you to leave! I just want to see your videos. I don’t care that you do so many videos a week. I don’t care that you read my comments but if you read 1 comment a day I hope you read one of mine a year because your great and that’s what mine will say. I’m soo glad your back!
Excited to see what you have us for the next few months. Everyone needs a break now and then. Good to see you Steve!
Hi!!! It dawned on me yesterday that I hadn’t seen you in a bit! And here you are! You just do whatever you need to preserve your health and sanity. The vast majority of us love you and your content, and we’re supportive of you! Adding the stresses of creating online content to normal life stress, the state of the world we live in, has to take a huge toll. We appreciate you and everything you do. I’m ISFJ!
I wish I could give you part of my ENTJ. I worked for a Federal Agency and was in a position where I did a lot of public speaking and traveling to meet businesses that were not always fans. I got used to being criticized and sometimes verbally attacked. But, that was only about 2% of the people. After a couple of years, I decided I would enjoy those stupid people and did so for the next 30 years. Glad you are back.
Love the idea of kitchen equipment videos, I am always interested in learning about new tools, and you have the coolest stuff! Like that needle thing you used for the steak skewers! Can't wait to try that recipe and the tatziki sauce. You continually help to up my game! While you were gone I watched lots of your videos and podcasts, learning alot about you and your fascinating journey in life. In fact I'm sure I didn't have enough time to watch them all!🤣 . I learn something new with each one. Also love your reading recommendations. I'm so happy I discovered your channel 💓 and no worries about comment responses. You take care of you.
I'm glad you discovered me as well. 😉
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I missed you Steve ❤ God bless you and take the time you need to refresh don’t overwhelm yourself it’s not worth it ❤
Remember that we are here for you. Steve comes first, family comes second, then you need to do what makes you happy, not what makes us happy. The trolls need pity because they are in a bad place. they will never be happy.👍❤️
Welcome back, Steve. You've been missed💖
Whether or not you actually read this, just wanted to say it's good to see you and that you're okay, Steve. You truly owe none of us anything; as it's your channel, your life... not ours. That said, I do very much enjoy and appreciate your content, so I was thrilled to see a new video.
So glad you’re back Steve. You were definitely missed. I can sure understand the need for a break and a reassessment of priorities. Welcome back and I’m looking forward to your “new you”. 😊
Great explanations of everything. I love the idea of reading the comments before your workout. I rarely get perturbed, but when I do, a very brisk walk for a couple miles helps me calm down and get over it. Having a lot of empathy and being a perfectionist can really complicate your life. I try to remember that people like the trolls have no emotional empathy. In the South there's a saying that might help. Just think to yourself...in a Southern accent of course... 'Well bless your heart.' and give their comment the attention it deserves... absolutely none.
I've been reading "The Rudest Book Ever" (just one chapter to go). It should be required reading for anyone who creates content or consumes it. It really explains a lot about how people behave, what they believe, how they feel, and why we should question all of that. I'll probably do a review of it over on the LeanBodyMind channel.
@@SeriousKeto Sounds like a good book for everyone... especially for anyone who runs their own business. Working in a movie theater box office in college, I learned not to take customer's reactions personal. It's a difficult thing to remember though. Recently I added to that. When someone that I care about reacts negatively to me, I tend to take it personal. I wondered what did I do wrong. Now I do my best to remember, I'm not the center of the universe. Those people interact with many other people and have their own 'demons' to overcome. That disassociation helps... but I'm a work in progress.
@@sandra.phillips if you’re bothered by the frequent use of F-bombs, be warned that they are used pretty liberally in that book.
@@SeriousKeto Thanks for warning me, but my father was an old school E8 Navy Chief. Being a tomboy and hanging out with him growing up, I learned all the 'colorful' language that he and his buddies used at an early age. Yeah, when F-bombs are over-used, it gets old... but it doesn't affect me. 😊
You have helped so many people, just keeping being you. Physical and mental health is so important and so many people forgot that words can hurt people. Just shows that this is true at any age, younger or older. Stay healthy!
I thought I missed your "taking a break" video, but now I know there wasn't one to miss. We all need a break from time to time. Good to have you back!
Always happy to see you, Ben.
I am proud of you sticking to your principles AND taking care of yourself. Thanks too for the book information. I will check this out. Keto on.
Welcome back. Love your channel and what you have done for the keto world. Your experiments and recipes are top notch.
Don't let the trolls bring you down. If someone posts a nasty comment, I recommend assuming they are a bot. Block them and put them out of your mind if you can.
Seeing your smiling face this morning made me smile too! I completely understand your situation. I've been a content creator (my gadget review website) for over 25yrs now and I suffer from the same things you talked about. But instead of comments, I'm obscessed with staying on top of emails and my review publishing schedule. I completely get it. Your podcast today was a good one for me personally. It makes me think that it's time to relax more and turn down the dial on how I stay on top of my own schedules. Thanks for that Steve and it's so great to have you back. I truly enjoy and learn something from all of your videos!
Love your content.. You have been missed. But DON'T let the negativity get you down. Do what you can, when you can, but focus on YOU first.
I get where you're coming from. I worked for GE Research for 24 years before I retired. My prayers go out to you.
INFJ......OMG. I'm a 70 year old INFJ.... I'd never wish that on my worst enemy. It's an extremely difficult journey. If you were raised by authoritarian parents... it makes it even more difficult.
YOU ARE FABULOUS.... so is your family. The information you share is helpful. Setting boundaries is difficult for us.... people pleasing is a daunting task...and so hard for us not to TRY to make others happy.
Don't beat yourself up... YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER AND TH-camR.... Be PROUD of yourself and your work.
EXPECTATIONS = DISAPPOINTMENT
Que Sera Sera! Those of us who value you and love you and your family will stick around. I am grateful to you for taking time to take care of yourself. None of us want to see GE Steve on a permanent basis!
Yes, missed you! Welcome back, you keep me on track and motivated and have the BEST meals/food plans.
Kewl Steve !! Glad you have chosen to continue !
And, your open honesty has always been a favorite appeal to me 👍🏼 Plus, your totally great recipes 🥰
Steve, I'm glad you knew you could be so real with us. We love and appreciate you more than you know. You are always my first go-to for anything keto, I'm always searching your videos, lol. Welcome back 🥰
Sound like you are taking a new approach that will benefit everyone. Your content is educational and enjoyable and will continue to be even if things go a little different.
You need to be happy and enjoy your life.
Thanks for everything!
You were missed. So grateful for what I learn from you. My Dad was retired military and always said “ don’t let the 🤬 win”.
Steve, you are one of my favorite Keto Channels!💖You just keep on doing you!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Sending you love ❤️. This, too, shall pass. You are a warrior, Steve! There's a reason you're here. And I, for one, thank you.
I don't tend to notice which day which type of your video comes out - I'm just happy to see one of your videos pop up, no matter whether it is a cooking video or podcast , no matter which day.
Glad to hear you are well and it’s good to see your face!❤
So glad to see your face! Please take care of yourself, hope you guys do what's right for you🥰
About a month ago I went on vacation. Going with three non-keto couples meant I had to compromise a little on my keto dining. Since I've returned home, I'm still not as focused as I was before. And I've realized that one of the reasons is that I haven't been in contact with my favorite TH-cam creators, you being my favorite. I'm glad you had a good break and feel more energized, and I think your "relaxed" schedule plans make a lot of sense. Very happy to have.you back...
You've changed so many of our lives for the better. It's only fair for you to take time to take care of yourself. We missed you, but are glad you're working on yourself.
Steve, no need for ANY explanations at all!! Supporting one’s mental health should be everyone’s primary goal in life!! You do you!!! Take care and your true fans were waiting for your return. No pressure!!❤️ People pleasing is a difficult trait to break, but very much worth it!!!
Glad to see you back! 💜I have missed your ‘show’. God bless you. Unfortunately, this society has forgotten the saying “if you don’t have something nice to say; don’t say anything at all”. Anyway, you are great! Do what you can! Glad you are still here!
I can fully understand the burnout. I think you need to take more time off from time to time, maybe not a month, but at least a week every 6 weeks which could be in days in the middle or a week all at once. I too was a middle management person who never took time to smell the roses along the way and found that 10 years can go by extremely fast, and you can miss a lot of good times. Most jobs give you 6-8 weeks a year even in non-management positions. You really do a great job, and your commitment is easy to see in all of your work. Remember these quotes. "A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others." "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Enjoy, Good to have you back.
Welcome back 🎉, what has helped me is to take one day for your self. Get on a bike - see a movie- not anything that is part of daily living. SOMETHING FOR YOU - regenerate ❤
Steve, you are a voice of reason for all of us out here on our various health and lifestyle journeys. I adore your channel for FACTS as well as your depth of personal research. You are nothing but a positive influence. I will be praying for you and your family so that you can reach a happy medium between TH-cam and your personal life. God Bless you.
So glad you’re back, love the channel ❤️
Steve! So glad to see you are back! I was thinking about you and worried something was wrong. I am sorry to hear about those mean-spirited people! Like u said...the majority of us love watching you and missed you very much! Happy you were able to take a break tho...will continue to enjoy ur podcasts/vlogs!
Glad you're back and more importantly that you're taking care of Steve! I hope you'll be here in the keto community for the long haul. I appreciate your hard work. I hope you and Terry are doing well. 💞
Please don't leave us. We've missed you! To deal with the aholes in life, just hit DELETE! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! 💛💛💛
I'm overcoming burnout from teaching pandemic on top of health issues and family loss. People don't realize how stress(from any job) can affect you, or don't empathize with those doing so.
Very well said, I hope you're doing better soon. Do what you need for you!! Take a break when needed for your health.
So glad you came back! You are wonderful! Thank you for all you do and let the bad go in one ear and out the other or I really love the Delete button!
I heard you Steve. I’ve thinking about you and my other favorite keto channel, both stopped showing at the same time. I was sad bc you two guys are like therapy for me. You know being keto in massive world of none keto people us very hard, we need to support each other and immensely appreciate you putting yourself in the target of public opinion and the very hard hard work than I don’t even imagine producing it.
I have given mind a lot to this putting myself on your shoes and I don’t think I could take the burden. But if this is your real call (you are a great educator) then there is a great opportunity for you to grow…..FORGET about the bullies
Yay for you! Take care of yourself first! I've always appreciated the amount of work you're doing. The new approach sounds like a winner.
Welcome back, Steve. I’m so happy to hear that you’ve found a solution that will keep you here, happier and healthier.
Thanks for being here for us Steve...we love ya and love your videos!
I had guessed you to be INFJ. As INFJ myself…I get it! And I also love the crap out of your channel! You have been SO helpful, and your voice is like an anti anxiety drug for me. Thank you for all you do!!
We INFJs seem to always find one another...
Good morning and welcome back! Missed you and was praying for you and your family! I hope your loyal followers can use your links and support some true vacations for you!
I accidentally found you a while back. I love watching your videos. They are informational. I have tried some of your suggestions, I have bought products (creami, air fryer…) I love your story. Please don’t let the negative crowd affect your content. I don’t always get a chance to follow every week, but then I see something pop up and I stop to look. Always fun to watch! And who cares if you don’t post perfectly? There are plenty of people out there that skip. It may be disappointing, if you look forward to that every week, but if you post 3 types of videos, you could do that once a week and just mix it up. The important thing is you will keep posting, if you moderate your self. Anyway, thank you for doing what you do!
Hi Steve, welcome back, I'm so glad to hear you'll be doing more recipes in the kitchen. Don't let anyone steal your joy in doing what you love!
Welcome back! Glad you are doing what is good for you and your mental health, we love your channel! Thank you for all your time, effort and thoughtfulness…11/6-11:47 AST
Glad you're back. I watch as often as possible, which means sometimes I have to go hunting for your videos - no problem at all. Do them when you want to. I was elated to hear that Eric Westman is going to be at the conference - he is absolutely a DELIGHT to know. One of the most pleasant people I've spent time with (several low carb cruises over the years). My husband and I were assigned to his dinner table on one cruise, so LOTS of casual and fun visiting time! Anyway, his best feature, besides always being pleasant, is that he is very consistent, and he knows his stuff, just like you do. Now I'm going to have to look it up and watch it! Thanks! Glad you are back!
ENFJ here! I knew I liked ya, Steve…😊 We do a lot of good in this world, but our lows are pretty dark. Glad you took the break you needed and are taking the book, Essentialism, into consideration moving forward. Good read, for sure! I’m off to make your fabulous granola recipe now…Have a great weekend!
Thank you Steve for the update. I was concerned but knew you had some vacation plans. I'm glad you took the time to reflect, evaluate and relax. We all like it when you are happy and not stressed! Looking forward to seeing the updated tattoo and your other ones! 😁🤗
So nice to see you back! I don’t think folks care so much about a strict schedule (podcast Monday, review Wednesday, etc.) Most important is your sanity and that you don’t stop providing the quality content you continue to produce. I really appreciate your quality work, it has helped me greatly. Thank you
Bravo, Steve! You know that you have my full support. It is HARD to let it roll off your back. You KNOW you shouldn't take it personally and mostly you don't... and then it suddenly gets into a chink in your armour and you feel it.
I am glad we had a chat today!
Always great chatting with you. 🙂
Thanks for coming back - you have a choice and I’m grateful you will continue sharing your learnings and wisdom. Appreciate you sharing your TH-cam journey and the downs and ups.
So glad you’re doing a review of “End Your Carb Confusion”. That book saved my husband’s life. I had been doing keto for some time, but my husband could never quite get on board with it until he read that book. That’s the book that made it all click for him.
Welcome back. Sometimes a recharge is just what’s needed. Taking a break from social media helps get things back in perspective.
Glad to see you back, Steve! I rarely comment, but I do always enjoy your enthusiasm and interest in sharing. You do a great job for the keto/low carb community!
Your recipes have all been great and have helped me to enjoy Keto cooking. They have helped me to stay on track. You are my number one choice for keto videos.
Here's why you are NECESSARY to us... "nutritional keto-vours" get bored and need to try new things to keep us going. In the beginning it was our entertainment to try which keto pizza dough was the best recipe or keto cookie or keto product. But also YOUR take on it means so much for when we can't spend the time or money on countless tries. Two years in, and we have become loyal to several products through you- which greatly help us stay on track long-term. We use several staple recipes, too! You are inspirational for a few reasons. You're real, sincere, strive for a standard, and you're knowledgeable. I feel I can trust your perspective BECAUSE you care. So just a glad you're back. And thank you again. Everyone needs a vacay.
You are very much a person who has helped my husband and I lose over 200 lbs collectively and keep it off for over a year.
So any haters out there- do better. Go help someone. Use your words to speak life into others. Otherwise... your words are just destructive noise echoing your very need for words of life. Just because you think you know better... doesn't mean that you in fact do, and this is not the right place to "prove" this. Create your own channel. And enjoy controlling that. For now, listen. Observe. Speak/type life.
Bravo Steve for the bravery this takes day in and day out. And bravo for the work you do to make this channel happen!
Looking so well... LOVE your videos. So concise. Trustworthy and deeply appreciated.
Welcome back! My driving life quote is Brene’ Brown’s, “If you’re not in the arena getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback.” You look healthy and strong. Well done on the self-care.
Steve!! So happy to see you! Glad you had the chance to take a break and recharge…..we all need that sometimes! Give yourself a break with scheduling and what not ! I can only speak for myself, I don’t care what you bring….because it’s all good! Podcast, review, recipe, it’s all good! Funny how you feel like a friend, although we obviously have never met! But, I would keep my eyes open if I’m ever in your neighborhood….it’s only a couple hours away! lol just know you were missed! 🙂❤️
Welcome back, Steve. You look very rested and much better for the break. Looking forward to your new approach. Take care!
Great to see you back Steve! Know that we love your content and whatever you choose to share with us we are grateful!
I never really noticed the strict schedule. I just think you are wonderful and listen in and learn as you pop up on my feed. Your family and your reviews and sharing are great! Keep them coming and don’t worry about schedule or format. I google when I need a recipe or info and learn.
Welcome back Steve! Glad to see that you are taking care of yourself. Forget the rest.