A couple years ago, JJ Reddick said to give SAS a second look. I'm glad i did. This man is cut from a different cloth and his opinions are so refreshing. Congratulations on your weightloss brother.
@@stephenasmith Why do you praise black people only and hate on white people and hate Asians even more? Also, why do you flip your words all the time?
I used to weigh 252 pounds and I’m now a steady 160 pounds. I’ve used this weight loss to help keep my Type II diabetes under control. My health was not good at all and I’ve turned things around. Inspiring to hear of SAS’s own amazing progress. Bravo 🙏🏾
Stephen A, thank you for inspiring me. I've been overweight/obese for a while. I'm 34 and I know my weight has not only cost me opportunities, but cost me my confidence as well. TODAY is the first day of my weight loss/better health journey. Thank you again and God bless.
I think there's a time & place for that "character." Great for entertainment value when debating about sport entertainment, but sometimes it gets overused especially when talking about series issues like health.
He's a real human when interviewing sports guests. However, since he knows more about sports, it shows in his passionate tone. Health on the other hand is something that he may not be as excited about. Furthermore, he is interviewing someone who is an expert and he may want this expert to be heard in a serious way.
managing a disease literally is the same as treating disease. what you mean is curing a disease. but you cant cure death. managining health is nothing else but doing things in order to statisitcally prolong your life. disease just as death is a part of life. regardless how healthy you live, you age, you'll have disease and you'll die. All you can do is improve your chances to live longer and be healthier while doing so.
Im 30 and I see how people live when they're 60 because of choices they made or didn't make. No one looks out for you like you and i made some choices a year ago myself and glad you did too. Health is wealth 🙌🏾
I had a similar situation. I was in the hospital with COVID-19 for 3 weeks. I now weigh 265 pounds. 6 foot tall and 63 years old. Your video gives me inspiration to get it done somehow, thanks.
Yessir Stephen A. I was 235 lbs back in October of 2021. I just turned 30 in February, and I'm down to 194 lbs as of now and in the best shape of my life. Was watching some old First Take videos, and it's an incredible transformation
Just GREAT SAS. I saw you Byron Donalds interview, first time on your channel. Very good. Of all the catastrophe's running through our culture, obesity is the absolute WORST. Throwing away many good years of actual life and throwing away the rest with lower quality functioning on all levels. My father had MS. He didn't talk or lecture the 5 of us, but one time when I was about 14 he took me aside and said, "son, whatever you do, take care of your health. without it youv'e got nothin." I took it to heart. I saw him slowly deterirate from the time I was 6 until he died at age 53. I ran everywhere I went, and have been in good shape all my life just by being active. Thanks Father.
I am a 30 year old Black man, who lost his father at the age of 12, when he was only 56 to his third massive heart attack. My biggest fear in life has been following his footsteps to an early grave, and this fear caused me to hit my low point of 452 pounds almost two years ago. But because of men like you Stephen A, and many other of our elders, I'm proud to say that this morning, my scale read 329 pounds, and that pride comes from what I have and will continue to accomplish. I am eternally grateful for people who have the ability to inspire others to be better, and you are one of the many who deserves those flowers. Simply put, thank you sir 💪🏾❤💯
Proud of you SAS. I commend you for taking the time out of your schedule to talk about such an important issue and for putting yourself out there in such a vulnerable and courageous way. Keep keeping the main thing, the main thing: elevation and progress.
Thank you Stephen A. I’m 37 and I’ve lost 40 pounds in the last year! Keep grinding and our bodies will thank us in the long run 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Health is wealth!
As a 34 year old man and struggling to get in shape, tell me what you did to help you get down to where you are now? I've questioned my thyroid, and overall drive. Let me know what you've done
@@sp3ckogaming831 Get active. Get out of the house and walk. Go to the park. Do something that involves movement, and make it fun. Eat healthy and try to reduce stress! I went from 234 to 194. I hover around the 194 to 200 pound range.
Any time you see a celebrity talking about how much weight they lost, just know it’s Ozempic. That’s what celebrities do, they get in shape and act like they did it the natural way. Just like celebrities who gain muscles for a movie, they use steroids.
Exactly! That’s exactly what I said! He lost this weight in a month! Not a year! Anyone who’s been watching him knows he’s only looked like this until real recently
SAS I’ve been watching you since LeBron went back to Cleveland in 2014. I’m almost 23 now and I still enjoy listening to your high energy takes in the morning and now your podcast.
As a black male that is in medical school, this is very powerful to see in the entertainment culture. Black men have to be cautious and take our health as serious as everything else.
Health is wealth Stephen A. Happy for you ! PS. Please do your best to keep and Keep Wembanyama in SA. It's the only place where he can thrive. Thank you!
Yes, I agree. 100% your health is your wealth and that's what I preach every day on my channel has a nutritionist and in the food industry for nearly 20 years
I’ve seen a TON of videos by Stephen A., however this is by FAR THE best one yet. Such inspiration and education. I feel to up my gym game and take it to the next level.
I definitely needed to hear this. I appreciate you sharing this. I’ve a serious heart condition and definitely have to get more serious with my eating habits and workout regimen.
@@stephenasmith I appreciate good brother.✊🏾. Definitely a fan a your show and podcast and everything you’re doing. I had a serious heart attack back in 2010 and I literally took my life until they revived me. God wasn’t done with me yet. I was in good shape around that time but was eating all the wrong things. I’ve high blood pressure and that heart condition and take meds for that. But I don’t want to use this as an excuse. My food shopping habits are terrible. Not knowing the right things to shop for. I’ll be 42 this may coming up by my 43rd birthday in 2025 I’m determined to have my body in the best shape of my life or atleast try. It isn’t easy. I’m 6ft probably 225 I want to get down to atleast 200 maybe 195 if I’m lucky. It’s definitely possible. Your transformation is crazy from where you were before. Definitely proud of you man. I definitely come from a family that has high blood pressure and diabetes.
Stephen A...I always thought you were an entertaining mix of corny shock jock and bag of hot air. But your health transformation is absolutely fantastic and very inspiring. I know because at 55 I am battling those same health issues myself. That must have taken tons of hard work and self control to achieve. More power to you my brother with much appreciation and respect...subscribed.
I am now following you after seeing you on PVD, I appreciate you being transparent with your heath challenges, I am also following in your steps to be a better version of myself.
I’ve been in the healthcare industry for the last 8 years and I can confirm we have a broken system and I wish we would change it. Much like our justice system. We don’t update these things and rely on what was put together 70 years ago to keep us going with flaws and all.
Good for you SAS. This isn't about the noise. Recognizing a) where you are, and b) where you want a be... seeing the disconnect between the two and having the DISCIPLINE to do it; hats off to you! Love that.
I just saw this. I am 58 and I am in the best shape of my life. Had a wake up call at the Doctors office. High Cholesterol. Stopped eating junk and added more fruit and cardio to my weight lifting 🏋️♀️. Now I can see my abs again. My love SAS. U lead by example.
So what you are saying are that Drs. DO have this basic knowledge and DO recomend eating healthy and exercise? Who wouldve known.... Not Gary Brecka apparently
I don't think he divided us in half when he said we have a "sick care" system. Anyone who doesn't believe that at this point just hasn't been paying attention.
I started 5 months ago with 2 to 3 days running , at least 30 minutes. Also started to do push ups every day ( in the morning and before shower at night ), started with 5 reps and today i easy push 20 ( slow and controlled ). My belly fat almost dissapeared. And i eat at least 1 time a day fruits and vegetables. Cut out snacks for the most days ( Chips,etc.. ) and use nuts instead. I guarantee you it works. Slowly, but still working
6 years ago was when I sobered up. Oh, not alcohol. I don't drink at all. It's when I discovered my A1c was 9.7!! I was 62. 5'9" and now an "all belly" weight of almost 230 lbs! I felt miserable all the time. I didn't check my home weight scale. I just decided that I was going to do things my way. I'm a retired nurse and my wife is a nurse. I eliminated ALL fruit juice. ALL carbonated beverages. I almost eliminated milk. I started to count hours between meals instead counting pounds. I'd have a big late afternoon early evening pig out. I'd still avoid milk here and drink my only drink besides water. Zero Gatorade. Fast forward. 3 years ago I weighed myself again. I weighed 180 lbs! My A1c was now 5.6! Cholesterol? 136! Today my A1c remains the same. I weigh 176 lbs on average per day now. I know nutritionists' heads will explode here but, I had come to view food as The Enemy. Because it was. We need to use food as fuel only. Not as some luxury we treat ourselves to. I have skinny legs and arms. Weight gained only resides around my belly. Whenever I pick up these 50lb dog food bags I'm astonished that I carried that weight around my midsection. I'm light on my feet now. Only way to describe it. I'll be 69 this summer. I ride my Harley like a 24 yo. No belly. In fact, I look good in my leathers! I relate Stephen A. Totally. You look great. Best to you!
Great job Stephen. I started working out again and eating a little better. Pushing close to 50 and in good health thank God! Happy Easter and God Bless.
At 53….ive Literally been back on track to get my $hit together. Went to the dr. A month ago, my bloodwork showed my A1C is right at 6.3. So now On top of 4 other medications im taking for hypertension, I’m on a 5th for diabetes. Definitely felt this video. My “initial” goal is to shed 50lbs & reduce the meds overall in half by February of next year. Slow and steady is the goal. As a former gym rat although I can’t do what I used to I’m back at it for the rest of my life. Good video Steven A. 💪🏽💯❤️!!!!
I was 245 pounds and lost 90 pounds in a year and a half before I had surgery to repair my ankle that was giving me problems for years. I was sitting down doing curls, doing push ups on my knees, wrapping my foot up riding a stationary bike in pain, counting my calories daily, and doing whatever I could preventing myself from letting myself go even more, etc.. I had every excuse in the world to say I was in pain, injured, depressed or whatever, but I didn’t. It was hard, but after the first few weeks it became a habit, and I got in the best shape of my life. Better than I was in the Army besides running shape, since I couldn’t run due to pain. All of that excess weight didn’t help with my ankle pain as well. Now I’ll never let myself get that out of shape like that again.
i'm 32 and was weighing at my highest at 189lbs since precovid when i weighed around 155-165lbs(around that ball park) and i've been trying to do better and watch how i eat (i play tennis almost every day) now i weigh about 172lbs in just a month or two of changing how much i would normally eat, i don't eat til the plate is empty and eat more and more, i just eat til i think it's enough and i'm no longer hungry, save the food for next time
I was skinny until like 26 the I was 190-210. I was looking okay at 200 and good at 190. but since last year (was 29 most of the year) ive lost like 30 pounds, and thats after gaining 10 back. glad you reached your goals cant wait to reach mine. want to get back to 200 even more lean than I am now.
Great job man, I’ve been jogging myself while I’m in my mid thirties to avoid any health risks when I get older. I’ve been watching you since high school man, keep up the great work.
Congrats, Stephen! That’s a huge accomplishment in a short time. Glad you took care of it before it was too late. I almost didn’t. I had a heart attack three years ago at 58. Had a stent put in my LAD that the doctor mentioned, the widow maker. I weighed as much as 218 pounds at 5’9” tall. Today I weighed in at 151 pounds. A few pounds from my ultimate goal weight. Been working out consistently for the last two years. We should have done it a long time ago.
As someone that loves outdoor activities at age 40. I needed to hear this. That old pic of SAS looks exactly like me right now. I have to get it together if don't wanna suffer the consequences. I wont be able to accomplish my goals unless I do
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My dad was Stephen A's age and he heavily prioritized working hard and barely put time and focus on his health. He ended up being a really successful doctor with his own private clinic and other businesses which afforded my family a good life. But two years ago, we lost him as a result of his neglected health. And I would give all the wealth that came with his sacrifices to have him back. Congrats to Stephen A for realizing he needs to put time in his health too
I'm glad you posted this. I think ALL Americas needs to hear more and more about people getting healthier, & that how it's achievable for them, as well.
Great story. CONGRATULATIONS Steven 🎊. I transformed myself In 2021 with Beachbody, accountability, container system (we eat too much). Distinguished 65 lbs in one year, now working on more 😊
Stephen A! Looking good, my man… looking good! Just watching you during this interview I can see the difference… your energy levels are different and you just seem more alert than your older videos. Bravo, sir!
🫡 SAS! You are an inspiration to me as I am an older man that works all of the time and tend to let myself slide at times. No excuse, I’m back in the lab Monday morning. Keep the positive examples of personal self worth coming 🙌🏾
Getting in shape at any later age is so much of an accomplishment. Makes u look and feel younger 👌🏾
Yes Sir
Facts
@@stephenasmithadded another 10 -15 years to his lifespan. Extremely proud 💪🏾🤝🏾
Looks young from the waist to the neck but the weight loss has made him look more shriveled
@@stephenasmith we need REPEAT of 3 pt shot attempts again with that form
The #1 killer of Black men is cardiovascular disease. Way to lead by example. Making changes over 40 isn't easy but can be done. Major props sir!
Facts
im like 90 percent sure he got weight loss surgery like most celebrities and act like they lost the weight naturally. Nothing wrong with it though.
over 40? for him its over 60 though so even more impressive. im pretty sure stephen a is like 60-65 years old man lol
@@juwilball do you have evidence to prove that "[Mr. Smith] got weight loss surgery like most celebrities"?
@juwilball don't be a fat jealous loser, just work out.
Stephen A looks incredible man. Good for you my brotha.
A couple years ago, JJ Reddick said to give SAS a second look. I'm glad i did. This man is cut from a different cloth and his opinions are so refreshing. Congratulations on your weightloss brother.
Love this brother
Thank you my man. So much appreciated
@@stephenasmith Why do you praise black people only and hate on white people and hate Asians even more? Also, why do you flip your words all the time?
😂😂😂 definitely paid or a bot
@@Daffy_C Damn, you saw right thru me. I just wish I got paid by SAS as much as i paid your wife for last night.
I used to weigh 252 pounds and I’m now a steady 160 pounds. I’ve used this weight loss to help keep my Type II diabetes under control. My health was not good at all and I’ve turned things around. Inspiring to hear of SAS’s own amazing progress. Bravo 🙏🏾
Does it reverse diabetes?
@@NetoHernánÇòrtēzit can reverse type 2 diabetes.
Exactly what is the weight loss method?
Stephen A, thank you for inspiring me. I've been overweight/obese for a while. I'm 34 and I know my weight has not only cost me opportunities, but cost me my confidence as well. TODAY is the first day of my weight loss/better health journey. Thank you again and God bless.
Yessssssssss
Keep going. All it takes is one step forward
Yeah I’m 6’0 and I’m pushing 260, definitely needed to see this
Love it ,
10000-12000 steps a day will make your journey much easier.
@@stephenasmithman stop frontin bro. You know you used Ozempic. Just like every celebrity who “magically” gets in shape overnight.
The gym and the kitchen. Two places nobody can bullshit. Well done, Stephen.
Bedroom, too!
I love this version of you, man. Less screaming and more real human being. Our society needs less sensationalism and more of this.
I hear you but thats his brand and it’s what got him where he is so.
@@travisstormmif it ain’t broke don’t fix it
I think there's a time & place for that "character."
Great for entertainment value when debating about sport entertainment, but sometimes it gets overused especially when talking about series issues like health.
He's a real human when interviewing sports guests. However, since he knows more about sports, it shows in his passionate tone. Health on the other hand is something that he may not be as excited about. Furthermore, he is interviewing someone who is an expert and he may want this expert to be heard in a serious way.
Dudes absolutely right. Our healthcare system is not about treating the disease it's about managing symptoms.
It's the same anywhere, not only in the US.
No, they actually want to make you sick so they can sell more pharmaceuticals.
@@Nhilzernobody said it was
The Healthcare systems needs us sick to make a profit. They don’t want us preventing the illness or they would go bankrupt.
managing a disease literally is the same as treating disease. what you mean is curing a disease. but you cant cure death. managining health is nothing else but doing things in order to statisitcally prolong your life. disease just as death is a part of life. regardless how healthy you live, you age, you'll have disease and you'll die. All you can do is improve your chances to live longer and be healthier while doing so.
Im 30 and I see how people live when they're 60 because of choices they made or didn't make. No one looks out for you like you and i made some choices a year ago myself and glad you did too. Health is wealth 🙌🏾
I was severely underweight years ago, and have been able to put on 20 pounds of quality weight in part to your transformation. Thank you my friend
That is awesome!
I had a similar situation. I was in the hospital with COVID-19 for 3 weeks. I now weigh 265 pounds. 6 foot tall and 63 years old. Your video gives me inspiration to get it done somehow, thanks.
Yessir Stephen A. I was 235 lbs back in October of 2021. I just turned 30 in February, and I'm down to 194 lbs as of now and in the best shape of my life. Was watching some old First Take videos, and it's an incredible transformation
Just GREAT SAS. I saw you Byron Donalds interview, first time on your channel. Very good. Of all the catastrophe's running through our culture, obesity is the absolute WORST. Throwing away many good years of actual life and throwing away the rest with lower quality functioning on all levels. My father had MS. He didn't talk or lecture the 5 of us, but one time when I was about 14 he took me aside and said, "son, whatever you do, take care of your health. without it youv'e got nothin." I took it to heart. I saw him slowly deterirate from the time I was 6 until he died at age 53. I ran everywhere I went, and have been in good shape all my life just by being active. Thanks Father.
Shout out everyone taking care of themselves for themselves not to get a dude or girl 💯
Hell Yeah
Thanks for this one SA❤
Thank you
WOW, SAS!!..you look AMAZING!..I’m 54 and I’m ready to be motivated to get healthy..you’re a TRUE inspiration to us brothas! 😆💪🏾🔥
All these celebrities get on Ozempic and all of the sudden they are health gurus. 😂😂
I'm 68 years old and im doing the same thing. Heath is very important 👏🏾
Doing what exactly
Yea bro , what you do exactly?
I am a 30 year old Black man, who lost his father at the age of 12, when he was only 56 to his third massive heart attack. My biggest fear in life has been following his footsteps to an early grave, and this fear caused me to hit my low point of 452 pounds almost two years ago. But because of men like you Stephen A, and many other of our elders, I'm proud to say that this morning, my scale read 329 pounds, and that pride comes from what I have and will continue to accomplish. I am eternally grateful for people who have the ability to inspire others to be better, and you are one of the many who deserves those flowers. Simply put, thank you sir 💪🏾❤💯
That’s inspirational SAS! I’ve been cutting out processed sugar, fried foods, and preservatives, and it truly changes one’s health. Keep it going SAS!
Thank you Stephen A. You don’t understand how much of an inspiration you are for young black men such as myself. Thank you!
That’s what I’m talking about
Proud of you SAS. I commend you for taking the time out of your schedule to talk about such an important issue and for putting yourself out there in such a vulnerable and courageous way.
Keep keeping the main thing, the main thing: elevation and progress.
Thank you. I will
Thank you Stephen A. I’m 37 and I’ve lost 40 pounds in the last year! Keep grinding and our bodies will thank us in the long run 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Health is wealth!
As a 34 year old man and struggling to get in shape, tell me what you did to help you get down to where you are now? I've questioned my thyroid, and overall drive. Let me know what you've done
36 and down 55 pounds I feel like a beast 💪
@@sp3ckogaming831 Get active. Get out of the house and walk. Go to the park. Do something that involves movement, and make it fun. Eat healthy and try to reduce stress!
I went from 234 to 194. I hover around the 194 to 200 pound range.
STEPHEN A SMITH GOING MUSCULAR WITH THIS ONE🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
Needed this one, thank you good brother! 🤝🏾
Honestly had no idea the change was that drastic, congrats my brother - enjoyed your content for a long time, keep it pushing! 👊👏
Appreciate it!
@@stephenasmithhell yeah bro! 🫡 we’re u doing intermittent fasting w 18/6 cycle ?
I’m really proud of you brother. Health is more valuable than gold and you look amazing ✊🏾
When I heard Anthony say "Gary BreckER" I just knew the guys last name ended with an A 😂
Any time you see a celebrity talking about how much weight they lost, just know it’s Ozempic. That’s what celebrities do, they get in shape and act like they did it the natural way. Just like celebrities who gain muscles for a movie, they use steroids.
Exactly! That’s exactly what I said! He lost this weight in a month! Not a year! Anyone who’s been watching him knows he’s only looked like this until real recently
SAS I’ve been watching you since LeBron went back to Cleveland in 2014. I’m almost 23 now and I still enjoy listening to your high energy takes in the morning and now your podcast.
As a black male that is in medical school, this is very powerful to see in the entertainment culture. Black men have to be cautious and take our health as serious as everything else.
Keep going brother🇯🇲🙌🏾
you mean ALL men?
@@iamerikrno just black men
@@Brandonmv Happy Resurrection Day - He is Risen - for ALL man !
Health is wealth Stephen A.
Happy for you !
PS. Please do your best to keep and Keep Wembanyama in SA. It's the only place where he can thrive. Thank you!
lol what? wemby needs to be in NYC
You forgot to say sponsored by Ozempic 😂😂😂
intermittent fasting works for everyone, no matter genetics. OMAD+ 10,000 steps a day will heal majority of all your issues.
there is nothing special about fasting. it just makes it so you can eat at certain times
Im sorry for you
Doing a 180 myself on my personal health. Thanks
This is the first time I enjoy a Stephen A video. Good for him for finally sharing a positive message to his audience.
Yes, I agree. 100% your health is your wealth and that's what I preach every day on my channel has a nutritionist and in the food industry for nearly 20 years
I’ve seen a TON of videos by Stephen A., however this is by FAR THE best one yet. Such inspiration and education. I feel to up my gym game and take it to the next level.
Congrats Stephen A! Health is wealth. Keep being inspiring. Love your content.
I'm motivated. Stay strong. Stay right. Keep talking that talk. Blessings.
I definitely needed to hear this. I appreciate you sharing this. I’ve a serious heart condition and definitely have to get more serious with my eating habits and workout regimen.
Please do, my brother. TODAY!!!!!!!! No time to waste, especially with a heart condition
@@stephenasmith I appreciate good brother.✊🏾. Definitely a fan a your show and podcast and everything you’re doing. I had a serious heart attack back in 2010 and I literally took my life until they revived me. God wasn’t done with me yet. I was in good shape around that time but was eating all the wrong things. I’ve high blood pressure and that heart condition and take meds for that. But I don’t want to use this as an excuse. My food shopping habits are terrible. Not knowing the right things to shop for. I’ll be 42 this may coming up by my 43rd birthday in 2025 I’m determined to have my body in the best shape of my life or atleast try. It isn’t easy. I’m 6ft probably 225 I want to get down to atleast 200 maybe 195 if I’m lucky. It’s definitely possible. Your transformation is crazy from where you were before. Definitely proud of you man. I definitely come from a family that has high blood pressure and diabetes.
you definitely heard it before and didnt change.
@@maxmeier532 you talking about your dad?
Congrats, SAS! Happy to hear you did something about it. Health is truly wealth. Nothing is more important. ✊🏽
health is the greatest wealth! Invest in yourselves now and it will pay dividends as you age yall!
Much respect Stephen A. Health is wealth! Losing that weight gave you another 10 years brotha!
Stephen A...I always thought you were an entertaining mix of corny shock jock and bag of hot air. But your health transformation is absolutely fantastic and very inspiring. I know because at 55 I am battling those same health issues myself. That must have taken tons of hard work and self control to achieve. More power to you my brother with much appreciation and respect...subscribed.
This interview is exactly what I & the world needs! Thanks, SAS!
looking good SA! much love from Perth AU!
I am now following you after seeing you on PVD, I appreciate you being transparent with your heath challenges, I am also following in your steps to be a better version of myself.
I’ve been in the healthcare industry for the last 8 years and I can confirm we have a broken system and I wish we would change it. Much like our justice system. We don’t update these things and rely on what was put together 70 years ago to keep us going with flaws and all.
Good for you SAS. This isn't about the noise. Recognizing a) where you are, and b) where you want a be... seeing the disconnect between the two and having the DISCIPLINE to do it; hats off to you! Love that.
I literally watched this while eating a piece of apple pie on my couch. 😆
What you tellin us for
I just saw this. I am 58 and I am in the best shape of my life. Had a wake up call at the Doctors office. High Cholesterol. Stopped eating junk and added more fruit and cardio to my weight lifting 🏋️♀️. Now I can see my abs again. My love SAS. U lead by example.
So what you are saying are that Drs. DO have this basic knowledge and DO recomend eating healthy and exercise? Who wouldve known.... Not Gary Brecka apparently
I don't think he divided us in half when he said we have a "sick care" system. Anyone who doesn't believe that at this point just hasn't been paying attention.
I started 5 months ago with 2 to 3 days running , at least 30 minutes. Also started to do push ups every day ( in the morning and before shower at night ), started with 5 reps and today i easy push 20 ( slow and controlled ). My belly fat almost dissapeared. And i eat at least 1 time a day fruits and vegetables. Cut out snacks for the most days ( Chips,etc.. ) and use nuts instead. I guarantee you it works. Slowly, but still working
Needed this!
This is beyond impressive! Cant downplay how difficult that is as one ages
This guys is pseduoscience. Not a guy you wanna follow for health tips
6 years ago was when I sobered up. Oh, not alcohol. I don't drink at all. It's when I discovered my A1c was 9.7!! I was 62. 5'9" and now an "all belly" weight of almost 230 lbs! I felt miserable all the time. I didn't check my home weight scale. I just decided that I was going to do things my way. I'm a retired nurse and my wife is a nurse. I eliminated ALL fruit juice. ALL carbonated beverages. I almost eliminated milk. I started to count hours between meals instead counting pounds. I'd have a big late afternoon early evening pig out. I'd still avoid milk here and drink my only drink besides water. Zero Gatorade. Fast forward. 3 years ago I weighed myself again. I weighed 180 lbs! My A1c was now 5.6! Cholesterol? 136!
Today my A1c remains the same. I weigh 176 lbs on average per day now. I know nutritionists' heads will explode here but, I had come to view food as The Enemy. Because it was. We need to use food as fuel only. Not as some luxury we treat ourselves to. I have skinny legs and arms. Weight gained only resides around my belly. Whenever I pick up these 50lb dog food bags I'm astonished that I carried that weight around my midsection. I'm light on my feet now. Only way to describe it. I'll be 69 this summer. I ride my Harley like a 24 yo. No belly. In fact, I look good in my leathers!
I relate Stephen A. Totally. You look great. Best to you!
I used to weigh 140 lbs (I'm 6'3) during covid. Once covid stopped I got to the gym and ate more and now im 185lbs.
Same height. Started at 140. Now I'm 227.
At 140 lbs, you must have been all skin and bone.
@@moniquehamilton5195 Ethiopian thin
@@moniquehamilton5195 early Dave Chappelle. Before he was cloned.
Great job Stephen. I started working out again and eating a little better. Pushing close to 50 and in good health thank God! Happy Easter and God Bless.
Much respect, mr smith!!
At 53….ive Literally been back on track to get my $hit together. Went to the dr. A month ago, my bloodwork showed my A1C is right at 6.3. So now On top of 4 other medications im taking for hypertension, I’m on a 5th for diabetes. Definitely felt this video. My “initial” goal is to shed 50lbs & reduce the meds overall in half by February of next year. Slow and steady is the goal. As a former gym rat although I can’t do what I used to I’m back at it for the rest of my life. Good video Steven A. 💪🏽💯❤️!!!!
You got this! Get it done!👊
Good luck! I did this (see my own comment) and that means you definitely can! 💪🏾👊🏾👏🏾
Preciate the kind words of encouragement!!! 💪🏽💯❤️
Very inspiring, SA! God bless you and thank you for sharing your health journey and willingness to help us get in shape!
Bro I had no clue Stephen A had a gut that big
I was 245 pounds and lost 90 pounds in a year and a half before I had surgery to repair my ankle that was giving me problems for years. I was sitting down doing curls, doing push ups on my knees, wrapping my foot up riding a stationary bike in pain, counting my calories daily, and doing whatever I could preventing myself from letting myself go even more, etc.. I had every excuse in the world to say I was in pain, injured, depressed or whatever, but I didn’t. It was hard, but after the first few weeks it became a habit, and I got in the best shape of my life. Better than I was in the Army besides running shape, since I couldn’t run due to pain. All of that excess weight didn’t help with my ankle pain as well. Now I’ll never let myself get that out of shape like that again.
Grats. health is wealth
This is pure gold SAS, thanks my G. Blessings Queens, ny
God damn Stephen !! Looking 10 years younger you beautiful soul !!
i'm 32 and was weighing at my highest at 189lbs since precovid when i weighed around 155-165lbs(around that ball park) and i've been trying to do better and watch how i eat (i play tennis almost every day) now i weigh about 172lbs in just a month or two of changing how much i would normally eat, i don't eat til the plate is empty and eat more and more, i just eat til i think it's enough and i'm no longer hungry, save the food for next time
"I made millions and then had time to focus on my health" is all I hear
I was skinny until like 26 the I was 190-210. I was looking okay at 200 and good at 190. but since last year (was 29 most of the year) ive lost like 30 pounds, and thats after gaining 10 back. glad you reached your goals cant wait to reach mine. want to get back to 200 even more lean than I am now.
Good to see you healthy and thriving brother. Health is Wealth! ✊🏾
Thanks SA! I think we all needed this one. Keep up the great work and being a positive influence to many of us!
Great job man, I’ve been jogging myself while I’m in my mid thirties to avoid any health risks when I get older. I’ve been watching you since high school man, keep up the great work.
Congrats, Stephen! That’s a huge accomplishment in a short time. Glad you took care of it before it was too late. I almost didn’t. I had a heart attack three years ago at 58. Had a stent put in my LAD that the doctor mentioned, the widow maker. I weighed as much as 218 pounds at 5’9” tall. Today I weighed in at 151 pounds. A few pounds from my ultimate goal weight. Been working out consistently for the last two years. We should have done it a long time ago.
Congratulations SA, you look great my brother, and this nothing but inspiration for me to continue my journey to get healthier. 🙏🏾✊🏾💚
As someone that loves outdoor activities at age 40. I needed to hear this. That old pic of SAS looks exactly like me right now. I have to get it together if don't wanna suffer the consequences. I wont be able to accomplish my goals unless I do
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Great work SA ! keep it up , make it a life commitment 💪
Now, we just need a Shannon and Smith workout video!! "The black hulk"!!
My dad was Stephen A's age and he heavily prioritized working hard and barely put time and focus on his health. He ended up being a really successful doctor with his own private clinic and other businesses which afforded my family a good life. But two years ago, we lost him as a result of his neglected health. And I would give all the wealth that came with his sacrifices to have him back. Congrats to Stephen A for realizing he needs to put time in his health too
KING SAS! Keep going. I got the working out part down but my problem is my diet
Then get it together. No time to waste. Just crawl. You’ll walk and run in no time
Saw you in Milwaukee Stephen 💙💚
I'm glad you posted this. I think ALL Americas needs to hear more and more about people getting healthier, & that how it's achievable for them, as well.
Amen
My favorite podcast!! Thanks for everything brotha!
The only person to lose all his weight just by talking. Incredible 👏🏻
I’ve been a massive hater but huge huge respect for this. That’s what it’s all about. Well done and keep that shit going 💪
Excellent segment! He is speaking the truth about health and our "sick care" system.
This interview came at the right time of my life. Much Love from Vietnam Stephen A.
I love it! Keep up the good work SAS. Working out is such a great mental thing that everyone should do!
That my friends, is a wealth of information to know, and ALL factual TRUTHS. Thank You SAS!!!
My pleasure
Happy for you, I'm on my own personal health journey right now, doctors can't figure it all out still but I'm glad to see others figuring it out!
Thank you for sharing this segment!!
Great story. CONGRATULATIONS Steven 🎊. I transformed myself In 2021 with Beachbody, accountability, container system (we eat too much). Distinguished 65 lbs in one year, now working on more 😊
God bless you Stephen A🙏, we love you from Mexico 🇲🇽
They should've started this video by saying, "Viewer discretion is advised." I didn't need to see Stephen A's body today.
Stephen A! Looking good, my man… looking good! Just watching you during this interview I can see the difference… your energy levels are different and you just seem more alert than your older videos. Bravo, sir!
🫡 SAS! You are an inspiration to me as I am an older man that works all of the time and tend to let myself slide at times. No excuse, I’m back in the lab Monday morning. Keep the positive examples of personal self worth coming 🙌🏾
Health is wealth in the end ❤
Over 200 since 1973. Time to go to my goal weight of 1995. Carpe diem so many incredible reasons to take care of yourself