This is more of a “no nonsense” video-concise, filled with useful tips, and motivating…expertly done! As are some of your other recent videos. Thanks for putting out this great content (on both your channels). I look forward to them. Keep it up!
Preach!! What you describe in this video is a 100% the easiest and also the most successful way to lose weight, at least it was for me. March 2021 I weighed 358 pounds and set the goal to trim down to 220 pounds. Most people said it was unrealistic. I started to significantly cut my calorie intake and just went for walks in the park. Now, February 20 2022, I’m at 230 pounds. I can’t tell you how different I feel. It’s doable and technically so easy and straight forward. Keep up what you are doing! I love your new channel too
Furthermore have to mention your productivity or work rate is through the roof at the moment with so many daily videos. With all this dedication, hard work and resolve this 2nd channel of yours is on the path to success. Harks back to your early Nalf channel days with the daily vlogs 😀👍
Thanks so much, Libby! Yeah,It’s really fun to be doing a second channel now because it brings me back to the early days of trying to grow the Nalf channel.
Great video NALF! I thought you were looking more toned up recently. From personal experience I can confirm that all your tips are the best way to get into much better shape. I think stress is related to weight simply because people tend to binge more when they're stressed out. Also, people generally forget many of the things they eat and drink during the day - but a food diary listing their intake can really help illustrate the difference between their memory and reality.
Cutting out soda and implementing more cardio is how I got to my leanest for my vacation to the Florida Keys. Every mile we cover on our feet is ~100 calories burned (regardless of how fast) so you don’t need to run to cut. Great tips.
you're right, you don't need to run but if you can there is no reason not to. your cardiovascular system will thank you, you need less time for more miles and you burn even more kcal per mile compared to walking.
@@ajeettv It’s unnecessary in the grand scheme of things. Just walking is all you need. The high impact from running isn’t worth the faster mile for many people.
Thank God I never liked soda (yes I am weird), but being in US in my summer vacation few years ago I was shocked to see how often people drink this!! So I drank water instead and still doing, ocasionaly drink soft drinks like Be Light.
Don’t forget high intensity interval training (HIIT) which “burns” body fat more effectively than long cardio sessions. Fully agree with you on not consuming empty calories via sugary drinks whether they be chai lattes or fruit juices. Also for most people without any health issues, intermittent fasting is wonderful for gaining an understanding of mindful eating, real hunger and appetite control, as oppose mindless eating or following the invented convention of 3 square meals a day.
Agreed! I think HIIT and intermittent fasting is actually my favorite combo. And like you said, intermittent fasting helps you really be mindful and enjoy the food you are eating.
I think listen to your body and eat when you are hungry, not because it is time for breakfast/dinner/lunch, is important. It is ok not to finish the plate.
In my opinion HIIT is for athletes training and not for average fat loss. Most people never hit 500+watts on a bicycle or sprints with the effort that counts as an high intensity intervall. walking is a nice advice and it doesn´t reduce NEAT after the activity.
I am super lean right now - when people ask me how I achieved this. They are stunned when I am telling them just eat healthy and go for a walk. This 80/20 ratio isn't fairly known. Good that you point that out! Thanks for the content - well done!
I am sorry to say but, this is NOT nonsense... This is a great life experience return! Thank you for sharing. I ll never figure out how you got into my feed but, for once, I am grateful with the algorithm : subscribed. Keep on your nonsense, you got some audience from the other side of the world. Take care.
Healthy protein the biggest challenge. Then, the right carbs- vegetables and fruits and good portion sizes. Sleep, the next biggest area. Thanks for mentioning. It’s a lot to manage and be able to enjoy. Cheers
Fun new project. I'm a walking afficionado too. Stress plays a huge role in regulating body fat and weight in general. When we're stressed, the adrenal glands pump out cortisol all the time, which activates our fight or flight response and starves our cells. Our bodies can't keep up with the insulin demand and send out false hunger signals. We start craving high calorie foods, gain weight, then stress again about our newly-gained weight...It's a vicious cycle. An oversimplification of a supremely complex process, but the conclusion is - don't run, walk. Cardio puts a lot of additional stress on our already overstressed bodies.
Aw this is great!^^ I've never been truly in shape at any point in my life. And it's only recently, that I've made an effort to change that. Thank you for the inspiration and the concise introduction! I'm still a little overwhelmed by some of the technical bits of the gym, but we'll get there :D
I've lost 70 lbs since 2019. I did intermittent fasting and lap swimming to lose it. Unfortunately my local pool closed during the first round of COVID restrictions and has never reopened. Still, I've been able to maintain it with a brisk half hour walk each day. The two things I can't seem to manage are better sleep and weight training. I just can't sleep well. I'm lucky to get six hours a night. Been like that most of my adult life. I also hate working out in a gym I mean I despise it. I've tried to force myself to several times and might manage for a month or so and then I slowly stop. You do what you can. I'm not at my optimal fitness level, but I'm still quite healthy according to my last physical.
That's really great, Jeff. And I feel you - I've become so spoiled by having access to the private Unicorns gym that working out at a public gym is much less appealing.
I have the metabolism of a sloth. In 6 months I've lost 50 lbs. I'm at 1000 calories a day. if I have more than 1400, I gain weight. I exercise less than 1 hour a day mostly step programs or stair stepper. I can't do weights, I have issues with my arms because of my MS. I have no core since I've had 8 abdominal surgeries, so I stick mostly my leg muscles. I finally went to a doctor to manage weight since at 65 I'm not going to go through this again. It keeps you honest and on track. I packed on the pounds because of my cancer and all the subsequent surgeries. People just want the easy and quick solution. I agree about the liquid component. My cousin had gastric sleeve and takes ozempic and has lost 100. She did stall for a while because of liquid consumption. So if an old lady with MS and a history of cancer can do it, then others can as well.
good job, everything you said is perfect, really goes against the "industry", and i finally understand how (why?) weight training helps reduce body fat, good job. i just read an article about "10,000 steps", where the idea came from, etc. written by someone who i think was trying to feel better about not walking 10,000 steps (they settled on 7500 steps). my take on walking is count the steps if'n you want to but try to maximize the distance. in other words, walk as much as you can, when you can. i try to walk late in the evening which helps suppress my food addiction!!!🤣🤣🤣
i tend to work out just enough to be able to eat and drink what i want. At my age six-packs are a distant memory. more of a 12-pack guy. I do bench presses mainly. cause i like benching. during covid i switched to push-ups. i did the 1000 push-ups in 30 minutes challenge last year. worked great. took only a few weeks to get there.
A bit to early for the spring "marronnier" losing weight ! Marronnier (horse chestnut tree, Rosskastanie) is a media word in France for a thema that come every year at the same time, like the trees losing their leaves in fall. I have also a lot of weight to lose, thanks Corona ! Before was losing weight slowly but regularly, and was walking a bit, only 3000 steps was my goal everyday. But Corona stop that and return to the start ! Yesterday the lungs specialist advised me to walk a bit in the forest, no need to wear a mask and less pollution, and breathe ! "Try to lose weight but easier to say than to achieve " ! not a doctor Yapluka ( il n'y a plus qu'à = there is only ) But I still have some Weight watchers habits, "don't drink fruit, eat it" , drink water, sleep enough ( difficult)... ,choose well protein, carbo with low impact, vegetables are your friends, avoid sugar ( not so difficult in fact for the sugar ) and false sugar...
...when you are young and in good shape walks are ok but you have to do some more running or interval cardio training to really get good stamina too....
diet is also way easier/less time consuming than exercise. imho "energy in - energy out = weight change" is all you need as a starting point. also an unhealthy weight loss tip: start smoking! ... no pls dont do it but it works :(
I'd appreciate a vid about how the Knoppers-Bueno-Hippo-addict managed the sugar craving. I don't really need to lose weight but my chocolate consumption went out of control again. And I stopped. Again. I can do that if I'm in the right place, then I can just turn it off. But it will start again sooner or later. And it's really hard right now, I need to avoid seeing it, even if it's just a picture or even just the word.🙈 I need to stay strong.💪😬
Great Job Nick, 200 lbs? Thought you were bigger, I am 210 lbs . But I am 6'3 inches, being 55 years old does not help either. You need to put your brother on your diet/ workout plan back in Germany.
Und wo ist hier der Nonsens? Stattdessen Diät-Tip's. So, ich geh jetzt zum lachen in den Keller, und bei der Gelegenheit hol ich mir nen Koffer mit Knoppers nach oben.
Here is why stress is so important (put very short and simple): stress kicks in your "fight or flight" mode, which activates stress hormones. These hormones (indirectly) suppress the ability of your body to burn fat. That is the same reasons why (sugar free) energy drinks or cortisol-medicamentation (cortison is a stress hormone) "make" you gain weight - they suppress your ability to burn fat. That is ofc put very simple, if you would like to know all the details or make a video about it, feel free to contact me. Also from a nutrition coach and trainer perspective: you explained it well and easy to digest (pun intended) 🙂, there are so many crappy YT advices about nutrition and training, so this was refreshing.
how to get in better shape and be healthier or just how to look better/ healthier/ more athletic and feel better...now if you want to actually become healthier, try avoiding all toxins such as the plastics in your home that interfere with your hormone system (A german familiy actually managed replacing as much as possible with wooden parts and chemists in the lab could hardly believe the low levels of nano plastic in the family's blood compared to the before test.. Try to find pesticide-free veggies and or fruit (good luck), pesticides that can be the cause of many allergies towards lectins and can lead to leaky gut syndrome as well, or just cancer. I don't know if Knoppers only had palm oil in it or also the very toxic E410 pesticide, but since I don't eat that shit, I won't have to look at the ingredient list. Pfoa---Teflon pans...tap water...electro smog. Make up... It certainly is nice to be and look athletic though. That was a rather long comment, sorry, ey.
That‘s one step every 0,24s. Usain Bolt‘s 100m world record is 9,58s with 41 steps or 0,2336585366 steps per second. So if he managed to continue with the same speed for 20 minutes, 1169s to be precise, he could do it.
This explains why Knoppers have been mysteriously missing from the picture this year.
This is more of a “no nonsense” video-concise, filled with useful tips, and motivating…expertly done! As are some of your other recent videos. Thanks for putting out this great content (on both your channels). I look forward to them. Keep it up!
Preach!! What you describe in this video is a 100% the easiest and also the most successful way to lose weight, at least it was for me. March 2021 I weighed 358 pounds and set the goal to trim down to 220 pounds. Most people said it was unrealistic. I started to significantly cut my calorie intake and just went for walks in the park. Now, February 20 2022, I’m at 230 pounds. I can’t tell you how different I feel.
It’s doable and technically so easy and straight forward.
Keep up what you are doing! I love your new channel too
Furthermore have to mention your productivity or work rate is through the roof at the moment with so many daily videos. With all this dedication, hard work and resolve this 2nd channel of yours is on the path to success.
Harks back to your early Nalf channel days with the daily vlogs 😀👍
Thanks so much, Libby! Yeah,It’s really fun to be doing a second channel now because it brings me back to the early days of trying to grow the Nalf channel.
Great video NALF! I thought you were looking more toned up recently. From personal experience I can confirm that all your tips are the best way to get into much better shape. I think stress is related to weight simply because people tend to binge more when they're stressed out. Also, people generally forget many of the things they eat and drink during the day - but a food diary listing their intake can really help illustrate the difference between their memory and reality.
Cutting out soda and implementing more cardio is how I got to my leanest for my vacation to the Florida Keys. Every mile we cover on our feet is ~100 calories burned (regardless of how fast) so you don’t need to run to cut. Great tips.
you're right, you don't need to run but if you can there is no reason not to. your cardiovascular system will thank you, you need less time for more miles and you burn even more kcal per mile compared to walking.
@@ajeettv It’s unnecessary in the grand scheme of things. Just walking is all you need. The high impact from running isn’t worth the faster mile for many people.
Thank God I never liked soda (yes I am weird), but being in US in my summer vacation few years ago I was shocked to see how often people drink this!! So I drank water instead and still doing, ocasionaly drink soft drinks like Be Light.
O M G , I had to put on my sunglasses, so much shining masculinity.
😎😅
I know! Ever since he shaved his chest, sunglasses have become mandatory.
@@mojojim6458 Mikey's coming.
😄
Don’t forget high intensity interval training (HIIT) which “burns” body fat more effectively than long cardio sessions. Fully agree with you on not consuming empty calories via sugary drinks whether they be chai lattes or fruit juices. Also for most people without any health issues, intermittent fasting is wonderful for gaining an understanding of mindful eating, real hunger and appetite control, as oppose mindless eating or following the invented convention of 3 square meals a day.
Agreed! I think HIIT and intermittent fasting is actually my favorite combo. And like you said, intermittent fasting helps you really be mindful and enjoy the food you are eating.
Fads, all fads. They'll go the way of the hulu hoop.
I think listen to your body and eat when you are hungry, not because it is time for breakfast/dinner/lunch, is important. It is ok not to finish the plate.
@@mojojim6458 do you mean the hula hoop, Jim?😄
In my opinion HIIT is for athletes training and not for average fat loss. Most people never hit 500+watts on a bicycle or sprints with the effort that counts as an high intensity intervall. walking is a nice advice and it doesn´t reduce NEAT after the activity.
I am super lean right now - when people ask me how I achieved this. They are stunned when I am telling them just eat healthy and go for a walk. This 80/20 ratio isn't fairly known. Good that you point that out! Thanks for the content - well done!
Motivation is key too, to get over the obstacles.
I am sorry to say but, this is NOT nonsense... This is a great life experience return!
Thank you for sharing.
I ll never figure out how you got into my feed but, for once, I am grateful with the algorithm : subscribed.
Keep on your nonsense, you got some audience from the other side of the world.
Take care.
Healthy protein the biggest challenge. Then, the right carbs- vegetables and fruits and good portion sizes. Sleep, the next biggest area. Thanks for mentioning. It’s a lot to manage and be able to enjoy. Cheers
Fun new project.
I'm a walking afficionado too. Stress plays a huge role in regulating body fat and weight in general. When we're stressed, the adrenal glands pump out cortisol all the time, which activates our fight or flight response and starves our cells. Our bodies can't keep up with the insulin demand and send out false hunger signals. We start craving high calorie foods, gain weight, then stress again about our newly-gained weight...It's a vicious cycle. An oversimplification of a supremely complex process, but the conclusion is - don't run, walk. Cardio puts a lot of additional stress on our already overstressed bodies.
Aw this is great!^^
I've never been truly in shape at any point in my life. And it's only recently, that I've made an effort to change that. Thank you for the inspiration and the concise introduction! I'm still a little overwhelmed by some of the technical bits of the gym, but we'll get there :D
Awesome man, good luck with it all. Slow and steady wins the race.
I accidentally did the walking and less eating this football season in college. Didn't even realize it until the fluff came off
By far the best "nonsense" I've heard in a long time👍
Well, Mozart, good job! 💪😂
NALF--I think you forgot to mention something rather important about your recent transformation. We haven't seen you eating any Knoppers of late.
I've lost 70 lbs since 2019. I did intermittent fasting and lap swimming to lose it. Unfortunately my local pool closed during the first round of COVID restrictions and has never reopened. Still, I've been able to maintain it with a brisk half hour walk each day. The two things I can't seem to manage are better sleep and weight training. I just can't sleep well. I'm lucky to get six hours a night. Been like that most of my adult life. I also hate working out in a gym I mean I despise it. I've tried to force myself to several times and might manage for a month or so and then I slowly stop. You do what you can. I'm not at my optimal fitness level, but I'm still quite healthy according to my last physical.
Keep up the good work, Jeff. As long as you make an effort, you'll be rewarded.
@@mojojim6458 Thanks Jim. My timing was good losing that excess weight right before COVID hit!
@@jeffmorse645 That's for sure. I haven't gone to the gym since then. I used to be religious about going.
That's really great, Jeff. And I feel you - I've become so spoiled by having access to the private Unicorns gym that working out at a public gym is much less appealing.
I have the metabolism of a sloth. In 6 months I've lost 50 lbs. I'm at 1000 calories a day. if I have more than 1400, I gain weight. I exercise less than 1 hour a day mostly step programs or stair stepper. I can't do weights, I have issues with my arms because of my MS. I have no core since I've had 8 abdominal surgeries, so I stick mostly my leg muscles. I finally went to a doctor to manage weight since at 65 I'm not going to go through this again. It keeps you honest and on track. I packed on the pounds because of my cancer and all the subsequent surgeries. People just want the easy and quick solution. I agree about the liquid component. My cousin had gastric sleeve and takes ozempic and has lost 100. She did stall for a while because of liquid consumption. So if an old lady with MS and a history of cancer can do it, then others can as well.
Good advice! Thanks
I needed to hear this! Thank you!
good job, everything you said is perfect, really goes against the "industry", and i finally understand how (why?) weight training helps reduce body fat, good job. i just read an article about "10,000 steps", where the idea came from, etc. written by someone who i think was trying to feel better about not walking 10,000 steps (they settled on 7500 steps). my take on walking is count the steps if'n you want to but try to maximize the distance. in other words, walk as much as you can, when you can. i try to walk late in the evening which helps suppress my food addiction!!!🤣🤣🤣
Make a plan, stick to the plan and when you feel like you are at a plateau trust the plan.
Very good. Thanks
i tend to work out just enough to be able to eat and drink what i want. At my age six-packs are a distant memory. more of a 12-pack guy. I do bench presses mainly. cause i like benching. during covid i switched to push-ups. i did the 1000 push-ups in 30 minutes challenge last year. worked great. took only a few weeks to get there.
A bit to early for the spring "marronnier" losing weight !
Marronnier (horse chestnut tree, Rosskastanie) is a media word in France for a thema that come every year at the same time, like the trees losing their leaves in fall.
I have also a lot of weight to lose, thanks Corona ! Before was losing weight slowly but regularly, and was walking a bit, only 3000 steps was my goal everyday. But Corona stop that and return to the start !
Yesterday the lungs specialist advised me to walk a bit in the forest, no need to wear a mask and less pollution, and breathe ! "Try to lose weight but easier to say than to achieve " ! not a doctor Yapluka ( il n'y a plus qu'à = there is only )
But I still have some Weight watchers habits, "don't drink fruit, eat it" , drink water, sleep enough ( difficult)... ,choose well protein, carbo with low impact, vegetables are your friends, avoid sugar ( not so difficult in fact for the sugar ) and false sugar...
Good luck, Brigitte
@@mojojim6458 thanks.
Here in NRW/Germany there is 2g+ in gyms.
Great video, would love to see more about your workouts :)
thank you! At some point, I will have some more specific workout stuff that I like to do on this channel.
@@nalfsense Sigh ©
I am losing body fat by fanning myself frantically while watching this.
Gonna claim its because of menopause.
😄
Nick, ya look awesome regardless.... Ben in SW Florida
All excellent advice. No nonsense detected.
I think you better call this channel "Nalf's Quick Facts" 🙂
...when you are young and in good shape walks are ok but you have to do some more running or interval cardio training to really get good stamina too....
So no Knoppers? 🥺
Hush yo mouf, Chile.
diet is also way easier/less time consuming than exercise. imho "energy in - energy out = weight change" is all you need as a starting point. also an unhealthy weight loss tip: start smoking! ... no pls dont do it but it works :(
I'd appreciate a vid about how the Knoppers-Bueno-Hippo-addict managed the sugar craving.
I don't really need to lose weight but my chocolate consumption went out of control again.
And I stopped. Again.
I can do that if I'm in the right place, then I can just turn it off. But it will start again sooner or later. And it's really hard right now, I need to avoid seeing it, even if it's just a picture or even just the word.🙈 I need to stay strong.💪😬
Stay strong, ma chere.
I agree that a vid about how he manages Noppers-Bueno-Hippo cravings would really be interesting and helpful.
@@mojojim6458 😊🤗
Let's face the truth: he got in shape because of Laura 🤷♂️. As simple as that!
😄 I thought so too, but I guess it's more about the unicorns.
@@user-bj2lu9qt3o it’s most likely because of football playing longevity. Be like the legendary Bruno and hopefully play as long ! 🥳🏈🦄
@@libby9433 Bingo! Stay healthy enough to fulfill his life's dream of playing on the same team as one of his brothers.
Drink plain green tea and warm or room temperature water not freezing cold
Gosh. Right. Going to try this and hold you responsible if it doesn't work. Move over Schwarzenegger!
You look great- and I hate you for that! 😉😂
Great Job Nick, 200 lbs? Thought you were bigger, I am 210 lbs . But I am 6'3 inches, being 55 years old does not help either. You need to put your brother on your diet/ workout plan back in Germany.
Genau. Und es ist auch sehr wichtig, viel Bier zu trinken.
And here's a second comment for the algorithm ;)
Thanks bro, gotta keep that algorithm happy 😎
for all the ones that need to know how to hail the algorithm, here is a channel that covers this and is also fun ua-cam.com/users/SuperfastMatt
I wondered what happened to the Nalf I used to know. Now, there's only a ghost of that man left.
TSGO
The times they are a changing....
You have the Mojo Meal Plan to thank 👻
TSGO
@@hannahanna649 Divine in Hairspray 1988, right?
@@mojojim6458 Oh really? I thought it was Bob Dylan...
Und wo ist hier der Nonsens?
Stattdessen Diät-Tip's.
So, ich geh jetzt zum lachen in den Keller, und bei der Gelegenheit hol ich mir nen Koffer mit Knoppers nach oben.
Here is why stress is so important (put very short and simple): stress kicks in your "fight or flight" mode, which activates stress hormones. These hormones (indirectly) suppress the ability of your body to burn fat. That is the same reasons why (sugar free) energy drinks or cortisol-medicamentation (cortison is a stress hormone) "make" you gain weight - they suppress your ability to burn fat. That is ofc put very simple, if you would like to know all the details or make a video about it, feel free to contact me.
Also from a nutrition coach and trainer perspective: you explained it well and easy to digest (pun intended) 🙂, there are so many crappy YT advices about nutrition and training, so this was refreshing.
how to get in better shape and be healthier or just how to look better/ healthier/ more athletic and feel better...now if you want to actually become healthier, try avoiding all toxins such as the plastics in your home that interfere with your hormone system (A german familiy actually managed replacing as much as possible with wooden parts and chemists in the lab could hardly believe the low levels of nano plastic in the family's blood compared to the before test.. Try to find pesticide-free veggies and or fruit (good luck), pesticides that can be the cause of many allergies towards lectins and can lead to leaky gut syndrome as well, or just cancer. I don't know if Knoppers only had palm oil in it or also the very toxic E410 pesticide, but since I don't eat that shit, I won't have to look at the ingredient list. Pfoa---Teflon pans...tap water...electro smog. Make up... It certainly is nice to be and look athletic though. That was a rather long comment, sorry, ey.
5000 steps in 20 minutes? that´ll be 250 steps each minute. seems a lot to me?
That‘s one step every 0,24s. Usain Bolt‘s 100m world record is 9,58s with 41 steps or 0,2336585366 steps per second. So if he managed to continue with the same speed for 20 minutes, 1169s to be precise, he could do it.
I did notice how freaking fit you are. Freaking hot. And I’m betting you were motivated by getting a relationship
My only chance of getting in better shape is photoshop.
Leider kommt man mit Spazierengehen nur nicht weit. Ergo fahre ich lieber Rad um die Orte eines Tages zu erreichen 🤷♂️
Answer: shave your chest and set a good lighting... Body cult is annoying, honey.