I've been contemplating this lifestyle and when I ran into your channel, I knew I could do it! Hope to meet you one day sir. Cheers~ *currently drinking your green smoothie recipe*
In Brazil those are called just "Açaí", we have lots of açaí shops here, it's a big thing. But our smoothie bowls don't have any blueberries in it (well, maybe some, but blueberries are pretty rare here) and they are made from a frozen mix of bananas and açaí berries(açaí comes from a tree, like dates, so not exactly a berry, but they look like blueberries) and most contains condensed milk as well, but it's not that hard to find vegan açaí. They are absolutely amazing and if you choose your toppings wisely(we have all kinds of unhealthy stuff, but also some healthy ones like strawberry, banana, apple, peach and pineapple) they can be quite nutritious. You should try it, i'm sure it's possible to buy frozen açaí online or somewhere where they sell Brazilian stuff
Derek you are so positive...there is such a lot of negative stuff about Veganism and you are such a beacon of light on the whole thing. Thank you for your positivity! Great recipes :) you re inspiring!
Thank you for showing how vegan food does not have to be perfect, good things just come together. Wish I could convince the rest of my family. Love watching you, you keep me excited and motivated.🌻
Congratulations from Slovakia, Central Europe. Your channel is definitely one of the best (vegan) TH-cam channels! Also thank you for being so positive in your videos! It fills me with energy and commitment! :)
Totally insured by the smoothie bowl = ADD protein powder: great idea! (Congrats on the sponsor for Vivo Life!) Also cool to see Miss Crystal in the video; she is a gem. My heart goes out to you both with regard to the last few days with your sweet cat. This present situation is a gift and opportunity to usher him into a peaceful passing onto the next place. Thanks for the video, Crystal and Derek!
Hey Derek! I've made amazing progress and learned a lot ever since I discovered your channel. Thanks for all the useful information. You're awesome man, keep up the excellent work!
I'm so happy you're working with a cruelty-free, environmentally friendly brand that promotes health! It's wonderful to see your channel grow and your message spread. :) You helped inspire my choice to live a vegan lifestyle. -Rhode Island, USA.
Hi Derek, next year bring in a pruning saw. Learn pruning 101 and pick a few extra large and overloaded branches. If you do it every year you will have huge harvests in one saw motion- no more little tool for one Apple at a time. You will bring the tree back to its correct size and keep it alive for many more years
I really love your channel. I just started bodybuilding in gym (I was doing cardio training and some street workout but didn't get enough results. As a girl I have weak arms but Im trying to fix it, can't wait to do my first (real) pull up) and I am SO motivated ! Im also vegan, and I am watching carefully your videos because I want to improve !! So thank you !! you are so nice and also very involved in what you do ! xx from France
I also love a lot of your nutrition videos. I've been back vegan for a while, but because of too little protein I ate fish a few times a week. but you show good options as protein replacement, which makes me want to try vegan again, especially for the animals. would love more of those vids
Derek, Seth here from Ojai california. I'm loving your channel and your style of shooting. You always seem to have a positive attitude and good energy. I'm still vegetarian having not made to the swap to vegan yet but your videos are very motivating. Keep these videos coming and thanks for all your help. -Seth
Hello sir, Following you for at least a month now and I have to say, execlent content. Love the working out videos. Gets me moving, every time. Keep them coming. The food videos rock too. Fantastic work bro.
Sorry about what you are going through with Harry. I lost one of my cats a little over a year ago. We did everything we could. But I can see that Harry knows that he is loved.
See those pull ups paying off finally! Nostalgia. So many hours spent up in those exact types of trees as a young boy eating those plums in the Gulf Islands, Lasqueti especially.
Will definitely do the smoothie bowl for the next breakfast !! Did you consider to make a vlog style video when you buy food the next time ? Staples, buying tips, maybe budget version ? Keep up the good work, loving your videos and energy !
Finally made the push and got a vitamix a week ago. It was cheaper at about $260 (cheap is not the right word haha) because it was certified refurbished. I have been vegan for a year and 10 months and have no clue how i have done so well and enjoyed it so much without a blender. I feel like I have been born again since I got this thing. I have to thank you because you helped showcase the versatility that a vitamix can have on some serious health gains. Thanks and good upload as always my dude!
Great video Simnette! Been watching several of your videos and you've definitely become one of my favorite TH-camrs. Really inspiring me to eat much more Whole Foods every day, and I'm definitely feeling better every day I do so. Keep it up bro 🌱💪
Hi! I'm french and my english is not good. I understand a little when you talk, but I understand more your way of life through your videos. And I love it, so cool man!!! Best regards
Great video and yummy looking dinner! Your last what you eat in a day motivated me to stop tracking my macros for the next 3 months as I'm doing a new fitness program. I'm a bit scared about eating too much but, am hoping that keeping the majority of my diet plant based will get me the results I'm after! Thanks for the great videos
Not having to make something special every time is so nice. Stir frys are such an easy hack for a nice meal while not having to stress about what to eat (Y)
The scene where you gave your kitty fluids reminded me of what I used to do for my own kitty girl (who's gone a year now). 😖 I wish Harry well for as long as he's with you. Enjoy every moment. xx
Hey Derek, I too am a vegan and I noticed you used water to cook your dinner. I also watched your video of why and how you cook without oil. I too try not to add oil to my food (although I will sometimes use Earth Balance as my oil) , I love to use veggie broth/stock to cook my veggies because it adds flavor. If I don't have the veggie broth/stock I will use water or some Earth Balance as my oil as I said before. I enjoy your videos keep them coming.
Men you are very good!After watching so many of your videos I couldn't help but to subscribe!Thanks and keep doing what you doing!I will certainly let my friends know about you!
Great video! I don't like leg day either, but as an older man pointed out at the gym: you can't walk on your hands the rest of your life, so strengthen your legs as much as you can. loving all that free fruit you found :)
Oh no, Harry! I'm so sorry to hear about this, Derek. My Harry had kidney failure as well. It's hard to see them like that. All the best to the three of you.
Another great video! 😀 I just have a suggestion, it would be great if you could write below the recipes you actually make in these videos as well as the steps ☺ And I know you already did a video with some ideas for dressings for salads but could you make another one using some other ingredients, like peanut butter but oil free and quick easy dressings? Thank you 😊 btw Crystal is so cute, I love her arm tattoo ☺ you guys are awesome! 😊
Hi Derek. Thanks for all the great videos, you're a real champ and a total inspiration. Random question for you. I've been vegan for 4 years and feel great and strong. Sometimes, though, my farts are so smelly that I feel like brushing my teeth afterwards. Does this mean I have some digestive issues? Have you experimented with different food combinations? Thanks for all the awesome content, you rock. :)
Hey, Another great video!! Any chance of a video describing your typical weekly workouts? How many days a week you train, how you split your training etc. Thanks.
Hey Derek! I just found your channel a few days ago. Awesome content, great video production and I've also noticed you grow some of your own food. How big is your yard? Do you have room for a 4x8ft raised bed? Your climate is good for year round veggie production, especially leafy greens. Maybe an idea for a future video?
You guys got such nice free harvest, today!)) I have one free apple tree too, when I taking my walk I always checking on. It's waiting for me until it get ripe and nobody know about this apple tree)) Thanks for yours videos!
Hey Derek, awesome vid as always. I'm really enjoying the old and new vids each week. You definitely need a better fruit picker so I've sent you one, it'll come direct from China as it saves double handling. Might be a few weeks away yet. Attach it to a broom handle or preferably an extendable handle and reach that forbidden fruit. Enjoy. Damian Caesar, Brisbane, Australia
How funny, yesterday i bought some stir fry veggies but I wasn't sure what to pair it with. Good thing i watched your vlog. 😉 Thank you. Your vids are always so informative, specially for me, because I've just started eating Whole Foods. 'Till next time.
Great vidéo...AGAIN! really sorry about your cat not doing so well... I send you all positive energy! Question: is there a day you're not working out and if yes, does it influence what you eat? as many calories? any chances on your daily diet? PS already bought the protein via amazon so didn't use the 10% off... next time ;-)
Hi Derek, great content as usual, you always inspire and spread happiness! I'm a cardiac nurse from Sweden and at my unit we've implemented vegetarian food as the standard for all patients since well over a year, so many studies out there telling us that plant based food is the way to go! ! P.S. Was trying to buy from Vivolife with your discount code but didn't find where to fill it in? P.S.S. Enjoyed your flax seed swap in another video because of my countries recommendations. I use Chia seeds since that, what's your opinion on them?
Haha always so funny to see people who don't mainly do stuff with their legs struggle after training them. I'm practicing tricking and no matter how hard I train my legs in the gym walking the chairs afterwards isn't a problem!
Try eating an apple upside down it's a trip. I recently learned about it. U end up eating the core and all. It sounds gross but it works. There is good stuff in the seeds and they're surprisingly soft to chew
DEREK you are awesome. You're my inspiration!!
Thank you friend! It means a lot to me.
I've been contemplating this lifestyle and when I ran into your channel, I knew I could do it! Hope to meet you one day sir. Cheers~ *currently drinking your green smoothie recipe*
No way! Another one!? You're way too cool. Enjoy your weekend good sir.
You too my friend!
really sorry to hear about Harry. Wishing the best for him. but great video as always duder! always enjoy these vlogs
With every video You Post, i get more and more inspired... just such a great vibe in those vlogs, i cant get enough from it!
Much Love from Germany
Amazing. Thank you.
I love seeing Crystal in your videos, you two are a great team!
In Brazil those are called just "Açaí", we have lots of açaí shops here, it's a big thing.
But our smoothie bowls don't have any blueberries in it (well, maybe some, but blueberries are pretty rare here) and they are made from a frozen mix of bananas and açaí berries(açaí comes from a tree, like dates, so not exactly a berry, but they look like blueberries) and most contains condensed milk as well, but it's not that hard to find vegan açaí. They are absolutely amazing and if you choose your toppings wisely(we have all kinds of unhealthy stuff, but also some healthy ones like strawberry, banana, apple, peach and pineapple) they can be quite nutritious.
You should try it, i'm sure it's possible to buy frozen açaí online or somewhere where they sell Brazilian stuff
You two always make me laugh :D You're such a positive people!
Derek you are so positive...there is such a lot of negative stuff about Veganism and you are such a beacon of light on the whole thing. Thank you for your positivity! Great recipes :) you re inspiring!
Thank you for showing how vegan food does not have to be perfect, good things just come together. Wish I could convince the rest of my family. Love watching you, you keep me excited and motivated.🌻
That smoothie bowl looked AMAZINGG!!! I am totally going to make my self one.
Congratulations from Slovakia, Central Europe. Your channel is definitely one of the best (vegan) TH-cam channels! Also thank you for being so positive in your videos! It fills me with energy and commitment! :)
Totally insured by the smoothie bowl = ADD protein powder: great idea! (Congrats on the sponsor for Vivo Life!) Also cool to see Miss Crystal in the video; she is a gem. My heart goes out to you both with regard to the last few days with your sweet cat. This present situation is a gift and opportunity to usher him into a peaceful passing onto the next place. Thanks for the video, Crystal and Derek!
I just found your channel a few days ago and now I've been binge watching your videos. So good!
Thank you!
I just watch the full vlog and didn't even realised it, you are really charismatic Derek!
Congratulations, keep it up!
Free food is awesome!!! Your videos are the best! I'm so addicted to them!
Derek youre awesome ive been watching you since 30k and i'm amazed on how much you've grown and progress. Keep up the great work
Hey Derek! I've made amazing progress and learned a lot ever since I discovered your channel. Thanks for all the useful information. You're awesome man, keep up the excellent work!
Man you're popping these videos like crazy! I'm loving it! :D
I'm so happy you're working with a cruelty-free, environmentally friendly brand that promotes health! It's wonderful to see your channel grow and your message spread. :) You helped inspire my choice to live a vegan lifestyle. -Rhode Island, USA.
First!
DANGIT! LOL
Damn! You are fast! lol
I have an inside connection! :D
Haha LOL
Hahaha!
Hi Derek, next year bring in a pruning saw. Learn pruning 101 and pick a few extra large and overloaded branches. If you do it every year you will have huge harvests in one saw motion- no more little tool for one Apple at a time. You will bring the tree back to its correct size and keep it alive for many more years
I really love your channel. I just started bodybuilding in gym (I was doing cardio training and some street workout but didn't get enough results. As a girl I have weak arms but Im trying to fix it, can't wait to do my first (real) pull up) and I am SO motivated ! Im also vegan, and I am watching carefully your videos because I want to improve !! So thank you !! you are so nice and also very involved in what you do ! xx from France
I also love a lot of your nutrition videos. I've been back vegan for a while, but because of too little protein I ate fish a few times a week. but you show good options as protein replacement, which makes me want to try vegan again, especially for the animals. would love more of those vids
frankie marlboro How do you notice not getting enough protein and couldn't it be something else that's the problem?
Derek, Seth here from Ojai california. I'm loving your channel and your style of shooting. You always seem to have a positive attitude and good energy. I'm still vegetarian having not made to the swap to vegan yet but your videos are very motivating. Keep these videos coming and thanks for all your help. -Seth
Hello sir,
Following you for at least a month now and I have to say, execlent content. Love the working out videos. Gets me moving, every time. Keep them coming. The food videos rock too. Fantastic work bro.
Incredible Videos! Your channel is where I come for all the bomb meal ideas! Also what a beautiful couple you guys are!!
The little chuckle you give bro, when you're on the tree and say a night on the town, when you laugh with crystal made me chuckle lol
Sorry about what you are going through with Harry. I lost one of my cats a little over a year ago. We did everything we could. But I can see that Harry knows that he is loved.
See those pull ups paying off finally! Nostalgia. So many hours spent up in those exact types of trees as a young boy eating those plums in the Gulf Islands, Lasqueti especially.
Oh that is amazing. Yes, it was effortless climbing!
Will definitely do the smoothie bowl for the next breakfast !! Did you consider to make a vlog style video when you buy food the next time ? Staples, buying tips, maybe budget version ? Keep up the good work, loving your videos and energy !
Finally made the push and got a vitamix a week ago. It was cheaper at about $260 (cheap is not the right word haha) because it was certified refurbished. I have been vegan for a year and 10 months and have no clue how i have done so well and enjoyed it so much without a blender. I feel like I have been born again since I got this thing. I have to thank you because you helped showcase the versatility that a vitamix can have on some serious health gains. Thanks and good upload as always my dude!
Great video, loved the fruit scavenge expedition, funny moments were good too. This is the type of content I like to see.
I really enjoyed this one especially the foraging part. Nice! Thank you
Another video?! Yeaaah! You're a genuine inspiration to a lot of people! You know that right?
Also I hope everything with Harry is okay.
Another great vlog, keep them coming D! Congrats on the 100k.! 💪🏽👍🏽🍾🥑
I love love love seeing you put together your meals!
Two uploads in a day, this is awesome! Have a nice weekend Derek 😃👊🌱
Well the one was kind of different. Had to give you some REAL entertainment. :P
Great video Simnette! Been watching several of your videos and you've definitely become one of my favorite TH-camrs. Really inspiring me to eat much more Whole Foods every day, and I'm definitely feeling better every day I do so. Keep it up bro 🌱💪
Hi!
I'm french and my english is not good. I understand a little when you talk, but I understand more your way of life through your videos.
And I love it, so cool man!!!
Best regards
You make me laugh.. I absolutely love that!! You're great! Keep doing what you're doing.. Much love 💛
You guys are awesome!!! Out there living life. Peace
Couples goals. Great content as usual.
Great video and yummy looking dinner! Your last what you eat in a day motivated me to stop tracking my macros for the next 3 months as I'm doing a new fitness program. I'm a bit scared about eating too much but, am hoping that keeping the majority of my diet plant based will get me the results I'm after! Thanks for the great videos
Not having to make something special every time is so nice. Stir frys are such an easy hack for a nice meal while not having to stress about what to eat (Y)
Love your vids. Much love from Detroit, MI. You're very inspiring! Keep up the great work!
The scene where you gave your kitty fluids reminded me of what I used to do for my own kitty girl (who's gone a year now). 😖 I wish Harry well for as long as he's with you. Enjoy every moment. xx
Thank you friend. Medical tubes never bring back good memories.
Another great video, Derek! Keep 'em coming. Oh, and a big HI to Crystal... she's such a cutie!
Thanks Paul!
Videos are awesome.
Keep up the good work Derek!
I am so sorry about your cat! You're awesome and so are ur vids!
MORE MORE MORE!!!! geetz from germany - keep it up man
Your portion sizes are awesome! You and I are the same. I like it colorful and bountiful! Saves me the trouble of going back for seconds.
Hey Derek, I too am a vegan and I noticed you used water to cook your dinner. I also watched your video of why and how you cook without oil. I too try not to add oil to my food (although I will sometimes use Earth Balance as my oil) , I love to use veggie broth/stock to cook my veggies because it adds flavor. If I don't have the veggie broth/stock I will use water or some Earth Balance as my oil as I said before. I enjoy your videos keep them coming.
Absolutely love your videos! Thank you!
that smoothie bowl looks amazing!!!!!
Hey! We would love to see your Thai peanut curry sauce. We tried your other salad dressings and they were awesome. Thank you! Love your channel!
Man there is always something very satisfying about watching and hearing the veggies being cut up in speed mode hahaha
Double video day for the win!🤙🏼
Men you are very good!After watching so many of your videos I couldn't help but to subscribe!Thanks and keep doing what you doing!I will certainly let my friends know about you!
Thank You For Being Awesome.
loving your mini adventure with prune :)
Great video! I don't like leg day either, but as an older man pointed out at the gym: you can't walk on your hands the rest of your life, so strengthen your legs as much as you can. loving all that free fruit you found :)
Oh no, Harry! I'm so sorry to hear about this, Derek. My Harry had kidney failure as well. It's hard to see them like that. All the best to the three of you.
Thank you! It is never easy.
Dang!! That smoothie bowl though!!! That looks great!
Another great video! 😀
I just have a suggestion, it would be great if you could write below the recipes you actually make in these videos as well as the steps ☺
And I know you already did a video with some ideas for dressings for salads but could you make another one using some other ingredients, like peanut butter but oil free and quick easy dressings? Thank you 😊 btw Crystal is so cute, I love her arm tattoo ☺ you guys are awesome! 😊
Hi Derek. Thanks for all the great videos, you're a real champ and a total inspiration. Random question for you. I've been vegan for 4 years and feel great and strong. Sometimes, though, my farts are so smelly that I feel like brushing my teeth afterwards. Does this mean I have some digestive issues? Have you experimented with different food combinations? Thanks for all the awesome content, you rock. :)
That smoothie bowl looks friggen good. Going to have to make one of those.
you my friend just gained a new subscriber, huge props on your work bro :)
Great! Thank you. Welcome and I appreciate the kind words.
You know it was a GOOD leg workout when you can barely get down or up the stairs 😭😂😂😂
I know! Getting up them is actually worse. I have a much worse fall record for going up than down. Lol.
U find it funny that noone else checks out these places? The No Tespassing sign could have something to do with it ^.^
Dude I like your adventures. Keep up the good work.
Thank man. Got a fun one coming for the this weekend!
Amazing you brought Crystall for this one
Hey, Another great video!! Any chance of a video describing your typical weekly workouts? How many days a week you train, how you split your training etc. Thanks.
Watching this in January and I just want to go outside in shorts and enjoy the sun in nature. Maybe in 3 or 4 months again...
YES!!! Another one....love it
Great videos Derek. Could you cover how you would prepare and cook dried beans? (Kidney beans, black beans etc) thanks
Do you wanna try the smoothie bo-
YEAH 🏃🏼♀️
Another great video! Love it!😊
Biggest splash ever lol love your vids.
Keep them coming!
Hey Derek! I just found your channel a few days ago. Awesome content, great video production and I've also noticed you grow some of your own food. How big is your yard? Do you have room for a 4x8ft raised bed? Your climate is good for year round veggie production, especially leafy greens. Maybe an idea for a future video?
You guys got such nice free harvest, today!)) I have one free apple tree too, when I taking my walk I always checking on. It's waiting for me until it get ripe and nobody know about this apple tree)) Thanks for yours videos!
2 in one day?! You know that will only make us want more, right? Loved the smoothie bowl!
Another great video!!! Thank you so much! Dinner looked awesome!!! :-)
ever since i saw your video about not needing oil to cook to keep things from sticking i tried it, and it totally works lol!
Hey Derek, awesome vid as always. I'm really enjoying the old and new vids each week. You definitely need a better fruit picker so I've sent you one, it'll come direct from China as it saves double handling. Might be a few weeks away yet. Attach it to a broom handle or preferably an extendable handle and reach that forbidden fruit. Enjoy. Damian Caesar, Brisbane, Australia
How funny, yesterday i bought some stir fry veggies but I wasn't sure what to pair it with. Good thing i watched your vlog. 😉 Thank you. Your vids are always so informative, specially for me, because I've just started eating Whole Foods. 'Till next time.
Great vidéo...AGAIN! really sorry about your cat not doing so well... I send you all positive energy! Question: is there a day you're not working out and if yes, does it influence what you eat? as many calories? any chances on your daily diet?
PS already bought the protein via amazon so didn't use the 10% off... next time ;-)
Poor little guy. Sorry about Harry's health problems. Hope he either is feeling better or goes peacefully.
Hi Derek, great content as usual, you always inspire and spread happiness!
I'm a cardiac nurse from Sweden and at my unit we've implemented vegetarian food as the standard for all patients since well over a year, so many studies out there telling us that plant based food is the way to go! !
P.S. Was trying to buy from Vivolife with your discount code but didn't find where to fill it in?
P.S.S. Enjoyed your flax seed swap in another video because of my countries recommendations. I use Chia seeds since that, what's your opinion on them?
Crystal is so cute!😄 I'm so sorry about your kitty! I have 3 cats and it's the worst feeling whenever they get sick 😔
Haha always so funny to see people who don't mainly do stuff with their legs struggle after training them. I'm practicing tricking and no matter how hard I train my legs in the gym walking the chairs afterwards isn't a problem!
You should make some blackberry jam with the ones near the apple trees, it's so goood :o
Apples, berries, plums?! Uh what a dream!! What kind of camera do you use? Go pro? Looks great!
Aww, I'm sorry about your guys' kitty... but on another note, crystal is so freaking cute! You guys are awesome!!
Wait what?!? Two videos in one day? Yasss! 🙃
Two in an hour! I've got another on deck too. But I'm going to wait a bit on this next one.
Simnett Nutrition Totally worth the wait 🙌
nice channel! thanks for the motivation! keep it up! shout out from the philippines! just subscribed!
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty! I have fur friends, I know how horrible that situation can be. I hope kitty feels better soon.
Thank you. We don't think he's going to feel any better :(
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that :-(
Try eating an apple upside down it's a trip. I recently learned about it. U end up eating the core and all. It sounds gross but it works. There is good stuff in the seeds and they're surprisingly soft to chew
That was cool when the bird came in with the run/warm up lol :P
Almost cut that clip short, glad I left it in :D
Why place wanderful!! Very good!!
Thank you very much. I'm still learning. I have been staying away from canola and stuff. Thought olive oil was better. Thanks for the comment