#SortingHatSqad I love these videos. You break topics down so well I can rely this info confidently to my clients. Plus, you really hit the nail on the head with the behavioral aspect of weight loss or gain. You're killin it bro
I had an eating disorder for 7 years. For all 7 years I did not have a period. There was a time when I could maintain my weight on what should have been a deficit, and if I ate at what should have been my maintenance, I gained rapidly because my metabolism was so well ADAPTED (not damaged). I went though recovery and got my period back and now I maintain my weight ( in healthy range) on almost twice the amount of calories I used to eat. So yeah, just a random anecdote that metabolic adaptation exists but it doesn’t have to be permanent. Glad I recovered when I did.
This gives me hope. I ate calories very close to the minimal recommended amount for a year and a half, and lost my period for most of that time. Ever since January of this year, I have been trying to recover. I just got my period back last month and I'm trying to keep going. I am holding on to extra fat in my belly and I am getting extremely hunger cues, but for now I am trying to not count calories and just let my body and myself be, and accept everything while it happens. Hopefully for now I'll continue getting better and continue getting my periods since I just got them last month for the first time in a year. It can be hard but I am so glad I chose recovery. And hopefully in the future my hunger cues will be normal again and I'll never restrict again no matter what. Thanks for the hope
wow same here i lost my period for 7 years and got it back this past april I was also going through anorexia. I went on a cut this past july and I have been only spotting these past 2 months :( so im slowly going to increase again because I dont want to lose it again, my abs are not worth losing my period.
jessica rodriguez You are right, it’s not worth it! Osteoporosis is no joke... I broke my wrist in two places wayy too easily last year. I really should go get my bone density checked out but I’m scared to know. I am also not totally sure if I can have kids. I have my period but I’m still worried something could be wrong from not having it for so long. I’ll never believe that extreme restriction is worth the consequences again. Glad to hear you are choosing to up your intake, I wish you strength and health!
Thank you Jordan! I was totally in tears for like the last 12 minutes of this. I still can’t find peace with food. It’s so hard. Food has effected me since I was probably 10. I started working out in 4th grade to be skinny. And I’m naturally strong, but not naturally lean. I’ve yo-yoed my entire life. It fuckin sucks! But I follow you and I just want help and I know I can’t be alone i can’t be the only one like this! Thank you for putting this information on such a public platform! ❤️❤️❤️
I love how you're promoting healthy relationship with food! I really feel it has to be discussed more these days. I myself went through the stages of calorie counting, macro counting, food lists and food prep, etc etc. The I realised it was just taking up too much of my time, and mind, and life! Now I'm not even trying to get slimmer. Well, I'm already quite in a good shape, so I'm focusing on being healthy, moving as much as possible, and having a healthy relationship with food. I'm eating only when I feel hungry and choosing mostly healthy foods, and teaching to enjoy them (and it's working! I actually don't want hot dogs any more, I'd rather have a plate of apples and melon sprinkled with cinnamon and cacao). The next step I want to do is to go into a slight calories deficit... I've tried in the past but it didn't work very well, so this time I'm starting with a healthy relationship with food and only then going on to the deficit. #sortinghatsquad
I've been wondering about this for a long time since I've been living in a calorie deficit now for about 8-9 month. I've lost 20 lbs, gotten super strong and feel great. So I'm relieved to hear that I'm likely not hurting myself for the long term. Thank you Jorden! #sortinghatsqad
I love your videos! Not just the knowledge you share but that you helping people, making it aware that there is no BAD FOOD, helping people with their relationship with food and to not get discouraged on their journey. I had a trainer couple years ago and she would always provide a meal plan, do measurements and weekly weigh ins. And if we didn’t make weight we would get punished (usually 300-500 calories on the stairmaster without stopping). I did not want to get punished so i followed that meal plan to a T and did all the extra cardio or whatever if i felt like i was messing up. I got punished once and it was horrible! It got to the point to where i was weighing myself daily, becoming depressed because of the number on the scale. Once my 3 months ended with her i was down 25 pounds which i was so happy about but slowly started eating what i wanted and because of not having of i in the 3 months and limiting myself to just lean meats, green veggies, rice or potatoes (literally) it turned into me binging and gaining the weight back... so mentally it ruined my relationship with food BUT thanks to your videos I’m slowly getting better. Two weeks ago I decided to really start tracking and getting back in the gym. Im in a caloric deficit and starting tracking my calories no matter the nutritional value of the food and going to the gym 2-3 times a week. Still scared to get on the scale but maybe in a month or two that will be my next step.
I have over 100 lbs still to lose, after losing 43 already and I have really worried over this quite a bit. This sets my mind at ease, I stay in a 200 to 700 calorie deficit every day and now I finally feel ok about it. Thank you for this, I'm so glad I found you! #sortinghatsquad
Because of your videos and the information you provide I’ve lost 14lbs in two weeks! Feel better than ever and I’m not starving or anything stupid as that rapid loss suggests. Honestly, inspirational stuff on this channel.
I’ve struggled a lot in the past with strictly restricting with foods (to the point of crying at restaurants because there was nothing I could eat there) then binging for months. I’m so glad I’m not alone.
I wish I had heard of reverse dieting the first time I went off a very restrictive diet that lasted about two years. I didn't even start eating that much food and yet my weight spiked immediately. The worst part was how every second person I met after summer break pointed out how fat I've gotten.
Thanks man I’m 16 6’6 380lbs and my family members and social media is always telling me it’s dangerous and even gonna ruin my weight loss be eating low calories this video was really helpful with getting rid of that fear
Hi there; I just wanted to share a little bit of my story. I have struggled with anorexia for about 4 years and I starved myself from 240 pounds to 110 pounds in 9 months. I lost my period. For about 6 of those 9 months I did around 30+ hours of cardio a week and ate no more than 200 calories a day. (Swim team). I remember doing a relay race(running) for school and I was freezin in August wearing 4 layers of sweatpants/shirts. I got to the end and my body gave out at the finish line and I fell. I didn’t faint but I began throwing up and writhing. My body was completely done-I couldn’t speak or hold up my head. A few weeks later I went to be hospitalized inpatient. They did illegal things to my medications and I became a little psychotic and was self harming. 3 years later and I’ve gone inpatient 13 times. My last one was April of 2019(this year) to June. I was discharged 3 months ago. I gained 30 pounds in about 1.5 months. My metabolism skyrocketed when I began eating more and I was eating around 5,000 calories and still lost weight some days. I finally have reached a healthy weight and gotten my period back after 3 years. I still have early onset osteopenia and complete bowel damage that will last a lifetime. I have maintained this healthy area however have started saving up calories and binging for that time. My healthy range was 125-135 and currently I’m about 145 and I hate myself. I feel like I can’t stop. I still have disordered eating and am still self harming because of it. I don’t have a healthy relationship with food or myself. I have a treatment team and professionals I talk to but I hate my life right now.
I hope this reaches so many people. I learned so much in 20 minutes. I like how you present the facts and make it so relatable. Please don't stop sharing the truth and reality! #sortinghatsquad
This is the first video I’ve watched from you. Love how you put things, your pace of speaking and sincerity. I’ve been intermittent fasting with regular 48-72 hr fasts and find all I think about when I’m trying to sleep at night is all I will eat after my fast! So true what you say. I need to reconsider how I’m doing IF. New subscriber!
When I'm in ketosis, (Intermittent Fasting & keto diet) I cannot eat, and don't feel like eating, much at all. I also don't lose any weight until I go way under (850 cals) my BMR (1500). It's impossible to find guidance or information about this. All everyone says is - it's too low! No one takes a moment to really hear me. Facts: I feel great, have plenty of energy, mental clarity, aren't thinking about food all day, I'm eating highly nutritious food, and I'm losing weight. I calorie- and carb- cycle on the weekends. But still under my BMR! I put weight back on at 1200cals. I can't make sense of the numbers (other than my body has sufficient body fat to use as calories) but I'm listening to my own body now and I feel great.
I think the biggest problem around metabolic damage is the semantics.. referring to it as "damage" usually refers to it being broken or no longer fixable. Whereas we are now slowly coming to use the term Adaptation instead. Slowly but surely we are reaching more and more gen pop people and slowly busting this myth. Usually, most people who say that they have a slow metabolism or have acquired metabolic damage those who have an unhealthy amount of body fat and or don't believe in energy balance and/or have tried and failed many diets in te past therefor "they" must be broken in some way. It's the most frustrating area in the fitness industry, but don't let anyone talk you into believing you have a slow metabolism or it's broken!
I love the way you explained this. I don't believe you because you're an expert in your field, I believe you because you explain concepts so clearly that I can understand and implement them myself, and I'm no Ravenclaw! I used to have a BMI of 41.2 and I was always concerned about whether I was in too much of a deficit or doing it for too long. I was actually more concerned because of what "fitness" pages were telling me than what I felt in my own body (I was doing great!) Now my BMI is 30.3 and I'm planning to go gradually into maintenance very soon! I think taking a break from my fat loss while at the borderline between obesity and overweight is going to strengthen my mental game and reinforce that I'm doing this long term! I love you and your videos! ♥️ #sortinghatsquad
I have been eating 1300-1500cals after seeing ur videos after starving for 3 years and i wanted to know bt this since long...thank u for this...#sortinghatsquad
#sortinghatsquad This is so so useful. I experienced what was a dangerously extended caloric deficit that did damage my metabolism, and it was because of certain factors. I was in a caloric deficit for about a year to go down to my ideal weight, and while I should've stopped right there and then, my disordered eating led me to continue my caloric deficit for another year and it was then when I became very underweight, malnourished, muscle loss, lost my libido, period, hair, dull skin, brain stopped functioning well, and a series of health problems. So metabolic damage is possible yet it all varies depending on the circumstances. Healthy, sustainable, moderate caloric deficit was never the problem.
This was perfect timing.... I was thinking of starting a 5:2 IF plan because my progress has been so slow. Realistically... 5:2 is NOT a good plan for me. I just need balance... thank you
I learned about your videos from a member of Noom. I just started one month ago. She raved about your explanations and teachings on weight loss. You are a very gifted instructor. You have helped clarify things for me. I will continue to share your videos. I thank you Jordan from the bottom of my heart.
Absolutely love this video, it’s one of my favorite ones. Thanks to you, after 4 years of yo-yo dieting I’m slowly allowing my mind to relax and this video with these words came at the perfect timing. You make me feel safer to continue making right choices for me and for my body, that my ED mind makes me fear. Thanks Jordan. P.s. can’t wait to get back in to the IC, I loved the free month that you made me do!
Thank you for clearly explaining what I’ve been trying to find the answer to for so long! Even some of my favorite fitness TH-camrs made this seem so much more complicated. Liked & subscribed…glad I found this channel!
Newly subscribed. Very interesting content. Totally up my alley. I have trained my whole life. Functional, boxing, plyometric, strength, gymnastics etc so my muscle has always been higher than average round 28-30kg. My fat % has gone between 13% to 21% when I'm not leaning out. However when I say leaning out. All it is is when I'm starving. Long story short I had jaw surgery 8 weeks ago and food became limited cause I couldnt chew and training had reduced until the 6 week mark. I only ate pureed veggies and lean protein pureed for the 8 weeks. My weight dropped 13 kgs. My fat% dropped to 12% and my muscle dropped by 2kgs. I look so much leaner but now I can chew I started to find myself binging. In the 8 weeks I couldnt chew I found myself watching constant cheat days and would Google foods and restaurants non stop of what I'd eat when I could start chewing again. I realised my previous binge and starvation episodes had come back. Took jaw surgery to trigger it. I also lost my period. Only took 8 weeks but lost my period and its NEVER happened b4 and I'm not pregnant. Now that I'm binging and gaining water weight and bloat I am watching fitness girls and wanting to lose the weight to look leaner again. The cycle is poisonous. I am working on this mentally. To look at fitness and strength goals opposed to body image. Not that easy cause I'm 40 now and despite being australian size 8 I still think I'm not skinny or lean enough and at 12% body fat I want to go lower cause I like to look a certain way. So thanks for sharing this video. I need to learn how to not binge and eat properly. I've been battling this for over 20 yrs of my life. Literally over half of my life.
Thank you for this video! I literally just had a discussion about calories in/out and was told I would 'put on a ton of wieght if i skipped a meal' and 'you must eat 3 times a day even if you don't feel hungry'. I knew common sense prevails! However, I never really thought much about the psychological effects of cutting drastically and how all of that plays into 'metabolic damage'. Awesome video, thanks so much!
Awesome video! Sharing your friend’s story is such a great way to describe the psychological aspect. This video is so much more than the title and totally resonated with me. Thank you, Jordan!
Doing an IF diet. Total calorie intake is now 1400, earlier it was around 2200. This video was helpful. Since I now know that it is safe! #sortinghatsquad
Love this! I am following a low carb plan prescribed by a dietician and I’m not supposed to count calories, which does wonders for my mental state (calorie counting gives me anxiety) but sometimes I get a nagging feeling that I’m not eating enough despite eating when I’m hungry and eating until satiation (silly I know) just cause I don’t exactly know the number #SortingHatSquad
Thank you for your explaining it all out. I have been researching my fitness goals, and something I have become to realize in all my problem solving situations in my life is, whatever project I'm working on is, asking myself, "what am I doing wrong?" More of a logical and inquisitive perspective than a harsh and emotional one. I have determined that more oftenly I am doing something incorrectly because I dont have all of the information. I have determined that I have been in the habit of not eating enough for so long that no matter what I do, because of lacking critical info, I fail. It's quite interesting to learn this science and realize how skewed and lacking the prior information was. I watch my spouse eat all kinds of foods and not change size and it's fascinating af. I realize now how important calories are for body function and metabolism. Thank you again for your thorough explanation and even your story about your friend. The story really helped put the information into a real world perspective. Have a great day!
Thanks a TON for highlighting the psychological & behavioral side of this "dilemma". I appreciate your guidance immensely, and will now be paying attention to Dr. Spencer because I regard your opinion highly. All the best! (And hi Rico, you shark you!) #sortinghatsquad
This video is soooooo good. Mind blowing really. Had to share with couple of my friends who are struggling with weight loss, and don’t understand the depth of weight loss is actually fat loss. So so good thank you. #SortingHatSquad
Honestly I’ve struggled with my weight for years and your videos have been a real help to me. I’m now on a low calorie diet (not a crash diet by any means but a low calorie diet that I will follow for maybe 8 weeks for that initial weight loss) and I feel amazing. I feel in control. My knees don’t hurt anymore, I can walk upstairs without panting. I know that a very low calorie diet isn’t a long term option but honestly, I feel like it’s saved my life. Thanks for all the information, you seem so knowledgeable and like a genuinely nice guy. #sortinghatsquad
BAHHAHAHA LOVE YOUUUUUUU!!!! 7 years behind me. Business, marriage kids...a happy life and all because I trusted in my mind/body and the ability to figure out a lifestyle that was right for ME.
#sortinghatsquad Thanks for another great round of info. Love you and Dr. Nadolsky. Making some big changes with mindset about food and am developing a healthier way of looking at food thanks to you and others.
I liked the analogy of muscle damage vs metabolic damage. I lost 100lb in ~10 months and had to be very careful walking calories up after the cut. Interestingly when I tried cutting again too soon, rather than losing weight my metabolism slowed down and resisted the deficit. So I'll just let the body be the boss and stay around maintenance, focusing more on muscle growth and performance.
This video spoke to my heart so much. May have felt slightly emotional in the end there, it is SO hard to not see quick results (or so they are claimed) on social media and not want to try it even though deep down you've tried these things 1000 times and if they've worked it was temporary and then it was back to being disgusted and disappointed. 18 years of yo-yo dieting and its still hard to talk some sense into myself. Thank you for all your videos, but this one just a tad more
Preach it, brother! I love your videos because they're based on so much good information and research, and yet through the whole last section I really feel like you were talking just to me. Thank you for the encouragement to keep on the slow and steady way. Brought tears to my eyes.
#sortinghatsquad I would love love love to be a part of the inner circle and get all the knowledge that comes along with that. I overthink and could really use some help right now. Great video as usual! Always very informative and helpful! Two thumbs up 😊
#sortinghatsquad Thank you for this video. When listening too it I got really emotional and teary, realizing that your friends fitness journey was also my journey a couple of years ago. And it for sure destroyed me mentally but also with my body and health. After competing many health problems occurred and I dont think it would have if I had not pushed my body to extrem. Health issues I'm still struggling with, many years later. I wish I had heard this video before my competition and had a coach who was well aware of all the aspects. Thank you for all your great information!
#sortinghatsqaud So I hesitated watching this. Only because I knew what you were going to say. I fall in the category of having a poor relationship with food unfortunately. Years ago i use to eat healthy, workout and stay relatively lean. And i was happy, didnt binge and ad an occasional cheat meal . Now recently past couple years, I have been counting calories and macros trying to get to the next level. Well its works no doubt but as soon as a personal issue comes up, stress or a vacation, I binge. To the point I am uncomfortable. I need to fix my relationship with food. Ill go real hard weighing my food etc all the stuff you said and get my abs in. Then crash and burn. All learning lessons i suppose. Another great video btw. Keep it up. Helps me to hear it from someone once in a while.
An extreme scenario can easily creep up. I had a busy working life few years back and I learned to ignore hunger. I ate twice a day of what I thought normal meal. Had a small salad for dinner. In 9 months I was collapsing anytime and everywhere. I didn't lose my period or hair. But it took me 3 years to recover. I never once thought I was damaging metabolism or doing anything wrong. What I didn't realise was that I was already on the lower end of bmi and not believing in the healthy range of bmi got to me. Plenty of Asian girls would be considered underweight so I thought I'd be ok. I wasn't. Be careful ladies.
#sortinghatsquad Informative, educating and positive awareness of calorie deficit, how to do it properly, and the mental aspect of it! Thank you for taking the time to share this!
#SortingHatSquad The way you explain keeps me focused on the topic and it makes me want to learn more & more from you! Thanks for all the awesome information you put out there
Subscribed only recently and glad I did. Yes, my extreme calorie deficit has come back to bite me in the ass but lesson learnt.. Moderation is key. Jordan, do you have a video or tips to share on post workout meals? When, what, etc.....?
How would you help someone who still has about 25 lbs to lose, but has been eating below 1200 for years (sometimes 800/day), and now cannot seem to lose weight?
Being at a fat loss period while having to read so much bullsh*t online is hard, but we are so lucky that we have Jordan and people like Dr. Spencer to give us the science bassed information that we need out there. #sortinghatsquad
#SORTINGHATSQUAD!!!!!!!!!! I'm currently dealing with a mental struggle with my nutrition and as much as I don't want to name it... I think I may be developing a binge-eating disorder... I've been trying everything but I even can't go a full week without having an episode :( but everytime I see your videos and posts on IG, even though I know exactly what I need to do, you still enlighten me! I really feel like I just need your guidance but of course i cannot afford you :/ So fingers-crossed!
How is this the first time you've been recommended to me? Stupid TH-cam .... Love that people are finally starting to get real about losing fat and what it really takes! I'm so tired of people lying to everyone making them think calories don't count and explaining more fully
#SortingHatSqad
I love these videos. You break topics down so well I can rely this info confidently to my clients. Plus, you really hit the nail on the head with the behavioral aspect of weight loss or gain. You're killin it bro
Can't say it any better than this.
Thank you so much Jamila!
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Jamila! You win the #SortingHatSquad and a FREE month in The Inner Circle! Email me (jordan@syattfitness.com) and I’ll set you up :)
Because, like I said, in some of my others, at the beginning, I was anemic and I skipped , and then start the next month, end it would be very heavy.
I had an eating disorder for 7 years. For all 7 years I did not have a period. There was a time when I could maintain my weight on what should have been a deficit, and if I ate at what should have been my maintenance, I gained rapidly because my metabolism was so well ADAPTED (not damaged). I went though recovery and got my period back and now I maintain my weight ( in healthy range) on almost twice the amount of calories I used to eat. So yeah, just a random anecdote that metabolic adaptation exists but it doesn’t have to be permanent. Glad I recovered when I did.
This made me happy
This gives me hope. I ate calories very close to the minimal recommended amount for a year and a half, and lost my period for most of that time. Ever since January of this year, I have been trying to recover. I just got my period back last month and I'm trying to keep going. I am holding on to extra fat in my belly and I am getting extremely hunger cues, but for now I am trying to not count calories and just let my body and myself be, and accept everything while it happens. Hopefully for now I'll continue getting better and continue getting my periods since I just got them last month for the first time in a year. It can be hard but I am so glad I chose recovery. And hopefully in the future my hunger cues will be normal again and I'll never restrict again no matter what. Thanks for the hope
wow same here i lost my period for 7 years and got it back this past april I was also going through anorexia. I went on a cut this past july and I have been only spotting these past 2 months :( so im slowly going to increase again because I dont want to lose it again, my abs are not worth losing my period.
& you get your periods back now?
jessica rodriguez You are right, it’s not worth it! Osteoporosis is no joke... I broke my wrist in two places wayy too easily last year. I really should go get my bone density checked out but I’m scared to know. I am also not totally sure if I can have kids. I have my period but I’m still worried something could be wrong from not having it for so long. I’ll never believe that extreme restriction is worth the consequences again. Glad to hear you are choosing to up your intake, I wish you strength and health!
Thank you Jordan! I was totally in tears for like the last 12 minutes of this. I still can’t find peace with food. It’s so hard. Food has effected me since I was probably 10. I started working out in 4th grade to be skinny. And I’m naturally strong, but not naturally lean. I’ve yo-yoed my entire life. It fuckin sucks! But I follow you and I just want help and I know I can’t be alone i can’t be the only one like this! Thank you for putting this information on such a public platform! ❤️❤️❤️
You've just summarised my life
So so so well presented. Thank you for such a clear and helpful video. Love you
Love you the most I win :))
I love how you're promoting healthy relationship with food! I really feel it has to be discussed more these days. I myself went through the stages of calorie counting, macro counting, food lists and food prep, etc etc. The I realised it was just taking up too much of my time, and mind, and life! Now I'm not even trying to get slimmer. Well, I'm already quite in a good shape, so I'm focusing on being healthy, moving as much as possible, and having a healthy relationship with food. I'm eating only when I feel hungry and choosing mostly healthy foods, and teaching to enjoy them (and it's working! I actually don't want hot dogs any more, I'd rather have a plate of apples and melon sprinkled with cinnamon and cacao). The next step I want to do is to go into a slight calories deficit... I've tried in the past but it didn't work very well, so this time I'm starting with a healthy relationship with food and only then going on to the deficit. #sortinghatsquad
I've been wondering about this for a long time since I've been living in a calorie deficit now for about 8-9 month. I've lost 20 lbs, gotten super strong and feel great. So I'm relieved to hear that I'm likely not hurting myself for the long term. Thank you Jorden! #sortinghatsqad
I love your videos! Not just the knowledge you share but that you helping people, making it aware that there is no BAD FOOD, helping people with their relationship with food and to not get discouraged on their journey. I had a trainer couple years ago and she would always provide a meal plan, do measurements and weekly weigh ins. And if we didn’t make weight we would get punished (usually 300-500 calories on the stairmaster without stopping). I did not want to get punished so i followed that meal plan to a T and did all the extra cardio or whatever if i felt like i was messing up. I got punished once and it was horrible! It got to the point to where i was weighing myself daily, becoming depressed because of the number on the scale. Once my 3 months ended with her i was down 25 pounds which i was so happy about but slowly started eating what i wanted and because of not having of i in the 3 months and limiting myself to just lean meats, green veggies, rice or potatoes (literally) it turned into me binging and gaining the weight back... so mentally it ruined my relationship with food BUT thanks to your videos I’m slowly getting better. Two weeks ago I decided to really start tracking and getting back in the gym. Im in a caloric deficit and starting tracking my calories no matter the nutritional value of the food and going to the gym 2-3 times a week. Still scared to get on the scale but maybe in a month or two that will be my next step.
This psychological thing happened to me at my last diet, this is so incredibly helpful, I wish I found these videos ages ago
I have over 100 lbs still to lose, after losing 43 already and I have really worried over this quite a bit. This sets my mind at ease, I stay in a 200 to 700 calorie deficit every day and now I finally feel ok about it. Thank you for this, I'm so glad I found you! #sortinghatsquad
I’m down about 75 out of 100. Little bit more to go! You can do it!!!
Because of your videos and the information you provide I’ve lost 14lbs in two weeks! Feel better than ever and I’m not starving or anything stupid as that rapid loss suggests. Honestly, inspirational stuff on this channel.
I’ve struggled a lot in the past with strictly restricting with foods (to the point of crying at restaurants because there was nothing I could eat there) then binging for months. I’m so glad I’m not alone.
I wish I had heard of reverse dieting the first time I went off a very restrictive diet that lasted about two years. I didn't even start eating that much food and yet my weight spiked immediately. The worst part was how every second person I met after summer break pointed out how fat I've gotten.
Thanks man I’m 16 6’6 380lbs and my family members and social media is always telling me it’s dangerous and even gonna ruin my weight loss be eating low calories this video was really helpful with getting rid of that fear
A good (or bad) relationship with food is everything, bro. Thanks for this!
Thank you Paolo!
Hi there; I just wanted to share a little bit of my story. I have struggled with anorexia for about 4 years and I starved myself from 240 pounds to 110 pounds in 9 months. I lost my period. For about 6 of those 9 months I did around 30+ hours of cardio a week and ate no more than 200 calories a day. (Swim team). I remember doing a relay race(running) for school and I was freezin in August wearing 4 layers of sweatpants/shirts. I got to the end and my body gave out at the finish line and I fell. I didn’t faint but I began throwing up and writhing. My body was completely done-I couldn’t speak or hold up my head. A few weeks later I went to be hospitalized inpatient. They did illegal things to my medications and I became a little psychotic and was self harming. 3 years later and I’ve gone inpatient 13 times. My last one was April of 2019(this year) to June. I was discharged 3 months ago. I gained 30 pounds in about 1.5 months. My metabolism skyrocketed when I began eating more and I was eating around 5,000 calories and still lost weight some days. I finally have reached a healthy weight and gotten my period back after 3 years. I still have early onset osteopenia and complete bowel damage that will last a lifetime. I have maintained this healthy area however have started saving up calories and binging for that time. My healthy range was 125-135 and currently I’m about 145 and I hate myself. I feel like I can’t stop.
I still have disordered eating and am still self harming because of it. I don’t have a healthy relationship with food or myself. I have a treatment team and professionals I talk to but I hate my life right now.
I hope this reaches so many people. I learned so much in 20 minutes. I like how you present the facts and make it so relatable. Please don't stop sharing the truth and reality! #sortinghatsquad
It's amazing that food have so much control over our lives.
This is the first video I’ve watched from you. Love how you put things, your pace of speaking and sincerity. I’ve been intermittent fasting with regular 48-72 hr fasts and find all I think about when I’m trying to sleep at night is all I will eat after my fast! So true what you say. I need to reconsider how I’m doing IF. New subscriber!
Extreme restriction isn't good in any aspect. The psychology behind weight-loss is a little discussed topic! Thank you!
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this has to be one of my FAVORITE videos
When I'm in ketosis, (Intermittent Fasting & keto diet) I cannot eat, and don't feel like eating, much at all. I also don't lose any weight until I go way under (850 cals) my BMR (1500). It's impossible to find guidance or information about this. All everyone says is - it's too low! No one takes a moment to really hear me.
Facts: I feel great, have plenty of energy, mental clarity, aren't thinking about food all day, I'm eating highly nutritious food, and I'm losing weight.
I calorie- and carb- cycle on the weekends. But still under my BMR! I put weight back on at 1200cals.
I can't make sense of the numbers (other than my body has sufficient body fat to use as calories) but I'm listening to my own body now and I feel great.
True "damage" is extremely improbable and uncommon, but adaptation/compensation is likely and commonplace.
I think the biggest problem around metabolic damage is the semantics.. referring to it as "damage" usually refers to it being broken or no longer fixable. Whereas we are now slowly coming to use the term Adaptation instead. Slowly but surely we are reaching more and more gen pop people and slowly busting this myth.
Usually, most people who say that they have a slow metabolism or have acquired metabolic damage those who have an unhealthy amount of body fat and or don't believe in energy balance and/or have tried and failed many diets in te past therefor "they" must be broken in some way.
It's the most frustrating area in the fitness industry, but don't let anyone talk you into believing you have a slow metabolism or it's broken!
GODDAMN EXTREMELY UNDERATED!! I've never heard anyone talk about this on YT. Goddamn
I love the way you explained this. I don't believe you because you're an expert in your field, I believe you because you explain concepts so clearly that I can understand and implement them myself, and I'm no Ravenclaw!
I used to have a BMI of 41.2 and I was always concerned about whether I was in too much of a deficit or doing it for too long. I was actually more concerned because of what "fitness" pages were telling me than what I felt in my own body (I was doing great!)
Now my BMI is 30.3 and I'm planning to go gradually into maintenance very soon! I think taking a break from my fat loss while at the borderline between obesity and overweight is going to strengthen my mental game and reinforce that I'm doing this long term!
I love you and your videos! ♥️
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Wow, the truth. So refreshing. No apologies. Thank you for that!
I have been eating 1300-1500cals after seeing ur videos after starving for 3 years and i wanted to know bt this since long...thank u for this...#sortinghatsquad
megha sarkar same!
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This is so so useful. I experienced what was a dangerously extended caloric deficit that did damage my metabolism, and it was because of certain factors. I was in a caloric deficit for about a year to go down to my ideal weight, and while I should've stopped right there and then, my disordered eating led me to continue my caloric deficit for another year and it was then when I became very underweight, malnourished, muscle loss, lost my libido, period, hair, dull skin, brain stopped functioning well, and a series of health problems. So metabolic damage is possible yet it all varies depending on the circumstances. Healthy, sustainable, moderate caloric deficit was never the problem.
Michelle McDaniels sent me.
Thanks for this 💞
I think I finally found my favorite TH-cam fitness guy....
"The confidence to kbow that you are making the right choice."
I felt that. Thank you. #sortinghatsquad
#sortinghatsquad so glad you addressed this. Knowledge is power and I appreciate you sharing it with all of us.
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out of context, but please do a video where of your transformation journey with the diet breakdown, would be quite interesting!
This was perfect timing.... I was thinking of starting a 5:2 IF plan because my progress has been so slow. Realistically... 5:2 is NOT a good plan for me. I just need balance... thank you
Thank you for watching, Traci
I learned about your videos from a member of Noom. I just started one month ago. She raved about your explanations and teachings on weight loss. You are a very gifted instructor. You have helped clarify things for me. I will continue to share your videos. I thank you Jordan from the bottom of my heart.
One video at a time I’m finally learning about the relationship between our bodies and nutrition. #sortinghatsquad
Absolutely love this video, it’s one of my favorite ones.
Thanks to you, after 4 years of yo-yo dieting I’m slowly allowing my mind to relax and this video with these words came at the perfect timing. You make me feel safer to continue making right choices for me and for my body, that my ED mind makes me fear. Thanks Jordan.
P.s. can’t wait to get back in to the IC, I loved the free month that you made me do!
By far the best voice of relatable information to better the lives of every one of your followers - you are a blessing to all of us!
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Thank you for clearly explaining what I’ve been trying to find the answer to for so long!
Even some of my favorite fitness TH-camrs made this seem so much more complicated. Liked & subscribed…glad I found this channel!
I so needed this information. Thank you once again for bringing clarity to this process. #sortinghatsquad
Thank you for educating me more about fitness and health , both physical and mental, you’re amazing ! #sortinghatsquad
This is going to clear up so much confusion for loads of people!! Nailed that❤️
Excellent SOLID info, free from both drama and hawking a product.
Newly subscribed. Very interesting content. Totally up my alley. I have trained my whole life. Functional, boxing, plyometric, strength, gymnastics etc so my muscle has always been higher than average round 28-30kg. My fat % has gone between 13% to 21% when I'm not leaning out. However when I say leaning out. All it is is when I'm starving.
Long story short I had jaw surgery 8 weeks ago and food became limited cause I couldnt chew and training had reduced until the 6 week mark. I only ate pureed veggies and lean protein pureed for the 8 weeks. My weight dropped 13 kgs. My fat% dropped to 12% and my muscle dropped by 2kgs. I look so much leaner but now I can chew I started to find myself binging. In the 8 weeks I couldnt chew I found myself watching constant cheat days and would Google foods and restaurants non stop of what I'd eat when I could start chewing again. I realised my previous binge and starvation episodes had come back. Took jaw surgery to trigger it. I also lost my period. Only took 8 weeks but lost my period and its NEVER happened b4 and I'm not pregnant. Now that I'm binging and gaining water weight and bloat I am watching fitness girls and wanting to lose the weight to look leaner again. The cycle is poisonous.
I am working on this mentally. To look at fitness and strength goals opposed to body image. Not that easy cause I'm 40 now and despite being australian size 8 I still think I'm not skinny or lean enough and at 12% body fat I want to go lower cause I like to look a certain way. So thanks for sharing this video. I need to learn how to not binge and eat properly. I've been battling this for over 20 yrs of my life. Literally over half of my life.
You are by far my favorite person to follow... you just explain things so extremely well! This video made so much sense!!!
I’m on week and 5 of my 1200 calorie diet. I’m 28 pounds down. I will be interested to see if my metabolism slows down.
well .. did it ?
This is a very no-bullshit video - and man, I needed it. Thank you!
Thank you Martin!
This SERIOUSLY cleared up so much for me regarding metabolic damage and introduced me to other aspects of too. Thank you Jordan #SortingHatSquad
Thank you for this video! I literally just had a discussion about calories in/out and was told I would 'put on a ton of wieght if i skipped a meal' and 'you must eat 3 times a day even if you don't feel hungry'. I knew common sense prevails! However, I never really thought much about the psychological effects of cutting drastically and how all of that plays into 'metabolic damage'. Awesome video, thanks so much!
I liked how you mentioned the relationship with food. Nice one. I gave you a like.
Came from Instagram when you said to watch this video. Clarified so much
Hope you had a great trip! I’ve missed your uploads! Welcome back! #sortinghatsquad
Thank you Melinda! We are back :)
“Don’t do too much cardio”
Buuuuuut what if you’re an endurance athlete... competitive distance runner for example.
Man this was wicked informative! Thanks! 💪🏻🦄
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A very interesting and intelligent presentation. Great to find another training channel that is trying hard to be on-the-level. 👍
#SortingHatSquad Thank you for your videos. Learning a lot about patience from your videos.
Awesome video! Sharing your friend’s story is such a great way to describe the psychological aspect. This video is so much more than the title and totally resonated with me. Thank you, Jordan!
So clear and helpful. Finally this stuff doesn't seem like it's too hard to understand for the everyday person. Thank you Jordan! #sortinghatsquad
Doing an IF diet. Total calorie intake is now 1400, earlier it was around 2200.
This video was helpful. Since I now know that it is safe! #sortinghatsquad
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I’m a personal trainer here located in NY and I love your videos. It’s a great refresher & overall informatively entertaining!
Thank you Javier!
Loved the in depth conversation J!
Love this! I am following a low carb plan prescribed by a dietician and I’m not supposed to count calories, which does wonders for my mental state (calorie counting gives me anxiety) but sometimes I get a nagging feeling that I’m not eating enough despite eating when I’m hungry and eating until satiation (silly I know) just cause I don’t exactly know the number #SortingHatSquad
Thank you for your explaining it all out. I have been researching my fitness goals, and something I have become to realize in all my problem solving situations in my life is, whatever project I'm working on is, asking myself, "what am I doing wrong?" More of a logical and inquisitive perspective than a harsh and emotional one. I have determined that more oftenly I am doing something incorrectly because I dont have all of the information. I have determined that I have been in the habit of not eating enough for so long that no matter what I do, because of lacking critical info, I fail. It's quite interesting to learn this science and realize how skewed and lacking the prior information was. I watch my spouse eat all kinds of foods and not change size and it's fascinating af. I realize now how important calories are for body function and metabolism. Thank you again for your thorough explanation and even your story about your friend. The story really helped put the information into a real world perspective. Have a great day!
Thanks a TON for highlighting the psychological & behavioral side of this "dilemma". I appreciate your guidance immensely, and will now be paying attention to Dr. Spencer because I regard your opinion highly. All the best! (And hi Rico, you shark you!) #sortinghatsquad
Thanks for breaking it down! #SortingHatSquad
Fantastic post as always! Thanks J for all your help and encouragement! 😁💪 #sortinghatsquad
Loved this video, great explanation - thanks!
great stuff!
Thanks, Paul!
Thank you - clear and concise - no magic bullet - key phrase: “slow and steady”
Glad I found Jordan. He is great!
This video is soooooo good. Mind blowing really. Had to share with couple of my friends who are struggling with weight loss, and don’t understand the depth of weight loss is actually fat loss. So so good thank you. #SortingHatSquad
Honestly I’ve struggled with my weight for years and your videos have been a real help to me. I’m now on a low calorie diet (not a crash diet by any means but a low calorie diet that I will follow for maybe 8 weeks for that initial weight loss) and I feel amazing. I feel in control. My knees don’t hurt anymore, I can walk upstairs without panting. I know that a very low calorie diet isn’t a long term option but honestly, I feel like it’s saved my life. Thanks for all the information, you seem so knowledgeable and like a genuinely nice guy.
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BAHHAHAHA LOVE YOUUUUUUU!!!! 7 years behind me. Business, marriage kids...a happy life and all because I trusted in my mind/body and the ability to figure out a lifestyle that was right for ME.
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Thanks for another great round of info. Love you and Dr. Nadolsky. Making some big changes with mindset about food and am developing a healthier way of looking at food thanks to you and others.
He's the best
I liked the analogy of muscle damage vs metabolic damage. I lost 100lb in ~10 months and had to be very careful walking calories up after the cut. Interestingly when I tried cutting again too soon, rather than losing weight my metabolism slowed down and resisted the deficit. So I'll just let the body be the boss and stay around maintenance, focusing more on muscle growth and performance.
This video spoke to my heart so much. May have felt slightly emotional in the end there, it is SO hard to not see quick results (or so they are claimed) on social media and not want to try it even though deep down you've tried these things 1000 times and if they've worked it was temporary and then it was back to being disgusted and disappointed. 18 years of yo-yo dieting and its still hard to talk some sense into myself. Thank you for all your videos, but this one just a tad more
#sortinghatsquad! Awesome video, thanks for being such an amazing inspiration and providing such valuable information!
This is just GREAT! 🙌🏽 #SortingHatSquad
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Dude.... your simple way of educating us is amazing. Bless!
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Thank you again! Here’s to the inner circle!!!!!! ❤️❤️
So excited that you did this post Jordan! You are my inspiration! #sortinghatsquad
Thank you so much Katelyn!
Preach it, brother! I love your videos because they're based on so much good information and research, and yet through the whole last section I really feel like you were talking just to me. Thank you for the encouragement to keep on the slow and steady way. Brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks for putting up this video bro. Giving it perspective on how to approach diet.
#sortinghatsquad I would love love love to be a part of the inner circle and get all the knowledge that comes along with that. I overthink and could really use some help right now. Great video as usual! Always very informative and helpful! Two thumbs up 😊
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Thank you for this video. When listening too it I got really emotional and teary, realizing that your friends fitness journey was also my journey a couple of years ago. And it for sure destroyed me mentally but also with my body and health. After competing many health problems occurred and I dont think it would have if I had not pushed my body to extrem. Health issues I'm still struggling with, many years later. I wish I had heard this video before my competition and had a coach who was well aware of all the aspects. Thank you for all your great information!
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Solid info. Thanks so much for sharing the message🙌
The information in your videos is always so valuable, love that you give real life examples. Thank you! #sortinghatsquad
Thank you Gabriela!!
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Omg I'm so excited!!!! Yay! Thank you so much, I've been loving the IC!
Fantastic video! Thanks so much Jordan. #sortinghatsquad
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So I hesitated watching this. Only because I knew what you were going to say. I fall in the category of having a poor relationship with food unfortunately. Years ago i use to eat healthy, workout and stay relatively lean. And i was happy, didnt binge and ad an occasional cheat meal . Now recently past couple years, I have been counting calories and macros trying to get to the next level. Well its works no doubt but as soon as a personal issue comes up, stress or a vacation, I binge. To the point I am uncomfortable. I need to fix my relationship with food. Ill go real hard weighing my food etc all the stuff you said and get my abs in. Then crash and burn. All learning lessons i suppose. Another great video btw. Keep it up. Helps me to hear it from someone once in a while.
An extreme scenario can easily creep up. I had a busy working life few years back and I learned to ignore hunger. I ate twice a day of what I thought normal meal. Had a small salad for dinner. In 9 months I was collapsing anytime and everywhere. I didn't lose my period or hair. But it took me 3 years to recover. I never once thought I was damaging metabolism or doing anything wrong. What I didn't realise was that I was already on the lower end of bmi and not believing in the healthy range of bmi got to me. Plenty of Asian girls would be considered underweight so I thought I'd be ok. I wasn't. Be careful ladies.
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Informative, educating and positive awareness of calorie deficit, how to do it properly, and the mental aspect of it! Thank you for taking the time to share this!
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The way you explain keeps me focused on the topic and it makes me want to learn more & more from you! Thanks for all the awesome information you put out there
Subscribed only recently and glad I did. Yes, my extreme calorie deficit has come back to bite me in the ass but lesson learnt.. Moderation is key. Jordan, do you have a video or tips to share on post workout meals? When, what, etc.....?
How would you help someone who still has about 25 lbs to lose, but has been eating below 1200 for years (sometimes 800/day), and now cannot seem to lose weight?
You’re right, the beginning is a bit awkward but it’s ALWAYS worth it #sortinghatsquad
Being at a fat loss period while having to read so much bullsh*t online is hard, but we are so lucky that we have Jordan and people like Dr. Spencer to give us the science bassed information that we need out there. #sortinghatsquad
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I'm currently dealing with a mental struggle with my nutrition and as much as I don't want to name it... I think I may be developing a binge-eating disorder... I've been trying everything but I even can't go a full week without having an episode :( but everytime I see your videos and posts on IG, even though I know exactly what I need to do, you still enlighten me! I really feel like I just need your guidance but of course i cannot afford you :/
So fingers-crossed!
Great way to relay the science/physiology side of the story! #SortingHatSquad
How is this the first time you've been recommended to me? Stupid TH-cam .... Love that people are finally starting to get real about losing fat and what it really takes! I'm so tired of people lying to everyone making them think calories don't count and explaining more fully
Yoga And Doritos 100%! I appreciate you :)
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