I Did These 5 Things For 10 Years To TURN My Life Around
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2023
- 10 years ago I was a mess - Here's 5 reasons why I'm better today.
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What role do you think testosterone replacement has played for you over the last decade?
Good question - I'll give you the long winded answer and pin it, because a) I have a spare five minutes and b) I have received at least 20 direct messages from people, via this video, suggesting it is all nonsense because of testosterone. So hopefully my answer here will stop those complete giblets annoying me 😂
So the simple answer is, not as much as you'd think. But I'm not a great example of what testosterone replacement therapy can do because I use it at a very low level for, a quite specific, mental health requirement.
There are many physiological benefits that it could offer that I simply don't bother taking advantage of. For example, I don't train to increase muscle mass significantly (I have been the same 100 kg for years, before, and after TRT) I also don't train, despite what Instagram looks like, anywhere near to the level where the recovery benefits of TRT would help. As example, I have probably worked out about five times during December. 😂 I think I could manage that naturally!
What it does do for me, is provide consistent mental clarity and removes any of the "depression like" symptoms I was suffering from a couple of years ago. In simple terms, it makes me feel really positive and that filters into everything else.
The reason I say it didn't make a huge difference over the last decade is that I achieved the vast majority of what I regard as significant improvements, before I began TRT in my late 40s. So long before then I had got myself from being obese to running sub 20 minute 5Ks, got myself out of a job I hated and become a UA-camr, got myself into an amazing relationship with my now wife. So the things that really transformed me between 40 and 50 are the things covered in this video. Starting TRT was really just the icing on the cake to make me feel good having arrived at where I wanted to be. It didn't get me here. Had I started it sooner - could I have got here quicker? Maybe. I don't know!
I should also point out, the other reason I don't discuss it in videos * is that I am trying to make these entertaining and appealing and motivating to as many people as possible. The things I discussed in this video could be taken by many people, male or female, or any age and incorporated into their own situation. The niche medical requirements of a 40+ man don't really do that!
This is not a channel for people in an identical situation to me.
* that said, I have discussed it, and have an entire playlist on the channel dedicated to it - so it is certainly not hidden.
I hope that answers the question. I suppose a shortened version of my answer would be - if you are a middle-aged man suffering from depression like symptoms, it might be worth getting your hormone levels checked. For anybody else, watch my videos, hopefully find them entertaining and motivating and get on with your own life, your way! Unfortunately, what happens quite often now is that I will get messages from people saying my suggestion that you can improve your situation, whatever it may be, is invalid because I am on TRT..... Which is quite simply weak people desperately looking for any excuse why they can't fix their own situation. I know this because I also get messages from 70 year old grandma is telling me they are going for a fast walk having watched my video and they never mention TRT so it seems some people can better themselves without looking for excuses!
At some stage I will do a video on the topic in isolation, but this will have to do for now 👍 In short, steroids are a HUGE problem and a LOT of people using TRT and making the waters murkey and diluting whatever core message they say they are promoting. I'm not one of them though.
Thanks@@MarkLewisfitness ! That definitely wasn't a criticism, more just interested to see if it had helped you energy levels/motivation/recovery! Thanks for taking the time to write a longer reply. Here's to a great 2024 for you!
@@whaleshark2625 no prob. Happy to answer good questions 👍🏼
@@MarkLewisfitnessI’m glad you pinned this response, I’ve messaged you previously about TRT as I have just started treatment myself.
I identified similar symptoms such as low mood, feeling worthless and lack of motivation to do anything. I’m not a lazy person.
My personal belief is that people with influence need to talk openly about TRT, as far too many people suffer in silence, or get prescribed antidepressants when perhaps they’re not necessary. The only way to change the stigma around TRT is through education. You’re, right, you might have achieved everything you have without it, or it might have been “The catalyst for change” 😉 . You still have to put the hard work in, as you have, but I certainly feel that TRT could a least help level the playing field if all your efforts to improve are being handicapped by clinically low testosterone levels.
Happy new year to you and Jen. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
@@jamesgalbraith5011 I agree with everything you said - the problem is to talk about it, even to the extent I do, is problematic. I get EVERY day abusive DM's, emails, etc from people saying I shouldn't be giving out any advice on ANYthing because I'm on steroids so it's all invalid. I have the comments section of my UA-cam set up to hold any mention if TRT so I can check its a sensible comment before it goes public - as happened with the original comment here (and your response) - as an example, this video has had at least 50 comments I have just deleted as they are pointless abuse. Annoying to say the least!
If I knew 50 felt this good, I'd have got here sooner 😂
Merry Christmas, Mark! You rock, you inspire, you entertain. Thank you!!
And with 60 you will be in Thailand 😂 drinking Mai Thais
Haha, I pray I can say the same when I'm 50 in a couple of years! I'm starting in kind of the place you were at when 40! Need to try to get a successful spine op somehow on NHS, if I can get one and it works this time having had a failed one 5 years ago privately, then I'm gonna train my arse off until I'm in my 90s! Even got a New home gym in boxes ready to assemble if I can get back fixed!
Merry Christmas to you and yours mate!
Cheers from London 👍💪🎄
Excellent! Turned 51 this year, and finding you gave me a nice boost! Got back on track! Thanks! The accent too is a plus! Feliz Natal from Brazil!
I had a pretty rough and underdeveloped childhood. I came of age around 32 and I've been chasing those roughly 15 years of misuse. I was very heavy and started getting into fitness in my mid-30s. Going into 40 strong with a new career and some plans. I tell all of my friends that I'm going to be that 50-year-old winning local 10ks, not that 50-year-old in the emergency department. I was in the army and I think at 25 my best 2-mile was a 14min. Now I can run a 10k at that pace in my late 30s with a lot of room to improve. Didn't know about zone 2 until a few months ago; what a difference.
Dude you have no idea what amazing timing your video has for me. I'm 39 years old and, just like in your case, my company will go bankrupt in January, yesterday I even wondered what it's like to work at MacDonalds :) The only advantage of working hard over the last few years is that I saved a lot of money for a rainy day, but I can still tell you that the money does not bring happiness. To de-stress, I have been running for half a year and working hard on my fitness, but still I feel lonely and abandoned by everyone. I thought that at such an age a person no longer had a chance to find happiness or a new path in life, but thanks to experienced people like you, I still have hope for better times :) Thank you for that video. Made my day.
Hang in there and good luck.
Good luck with whatever journey you take next year 👍
You've got plenty of years left in you, and are wiser for your experience so far.
Good luck in 2024 mate
Good luck moving forward. This time last year I was made redundant after a successful career in a company. Luckily like you I’d built up a buffer so had a bit of time to reflect and consider.
I’ve a great job in a good company now and much happier than before so it will get better.
I’ve always focused on “me”, which as Mark states can be seen as selfish.
All of the men on my dad’s side of the family died before they were 53. I’m 55 now and feel great. Family are still a high priority but I have to spend some on me as I’m useless to them if I’m not around for them.
I’m 51 smoked, binge drank ate the worse diet throughout my teens, twenties and thirties had cancer by 41 and I’m now fitter than I was for 3 decades. So I can relate to what you are saying 👍😃
Quick summary:
- “Better is always better”: Improving yourself in whatever ways you can will improve your future, and that’s a good thing.
- “Stress isn’t always stress”: Not all stressors are the same-some are life-threatening and others are more manufactured (i.e. bills). Knowing the difference, you can stress less about manufactured stressors and focus more on the solution right away.
- “Selfish isn’t always bad”: Prioritizing yourself most of the time is perfectly healthy and makes you ready to step up to help others when necessary. And because people are usually focused on themselves anyway, they probably won’t notice you not always being there for them.
- “Life is short”: Use aging as a boost of urgency to take productive actions.
- “Age, who cares”: Growing older should be embraced because, assuming you’re investing in yourself, each year can bring more and more achievements.
Thanks 😊
Thank you
Took up boxing at 68 to stay in shape. Feet no longer could take the pounding of running. I have my third amateur fight next month in Las Vegas at 73. Nothing has ever kept me in shape as much as boxing!!! Persistence and consistency can take you almost anywhere.
Do you have any videos of you boxing? It would be great to see boxing at 73. It might be like watching the last Rocky movie.
Dear Mark, I want to take this opportunity to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all the inspiration you've given me. I'm that 'little old lady' (61) in America who got her butt off the couch last January, and now runs a 5K 2-3 times a week. I feel GREAT, and all my health stats are very healthy. I see others my age groan and grumble and struggle to get out of their chair - while I'm bouncing around. And it is, in a great part, thanks to you. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and a great new year. And, thanks again, Mark, for all your help. Jen
Very well done Jen. It’s great to lift each other up
Hi Mark, I turned 50 this year and you really struck a chord with me when you said that you're massively excited to see how long you can remain in ok condition. This is the reminder I needed when I "only" finished 2nd in my age group at my Parkrun this morning and have built up to squatting with 60kg this year ( I weigh 55kg). Thank you for being an inspiration to this 50 year old woman as well as all the men 🙂
For those that are approaching their 50’s or starting them, I took control of my health on my 50th birthday. I adjusted my diet and my calories, started walking more. (Got to 10k a day) but didn’t rush anything. Started losing weight slowly and a year later got to the thinnest I had ever been. I realized I was too thin and my fitness was not as good as it could be. Got into the gym and started on lifting weights and doing cardio. (Thanks to coach Greg and now Mark for giving me a reason to push a little harder when I go) Now I am the fittest I have ever been. It’s never to late to look after yourself. Thanks for the video Mark.
All the very best for the future 👍 brilliant changes you made.
Great stuff mate! 💪
Drop Greg, move to better sources of info: Mike Israetel, Sean Nal, Geoff V.S., Jeff Nippard, Eric Helms, Berto Nunez, et al.
@@mcfarvo I followed Mike for a while until he went off on some tangent about Greg that was completely untrue. So if he can make stuff up like that then I can't trust his other information. I have watched some videos of the other guys and I don't mind them but I like Greg better and his information is good as far as I am concerned.
10k steps adjacent every day is the min all men should aim for I do it sometimes 3x a day and every other day with heavy weight
Mark, I know you don't know me and I don't know you. But, despite that, I have watched many of your videos (and subscribed), and just want to say how inspiring you are and also how sincerely pleased I am for you that you turned your life around.
It is very reassuring to see an ordinary chap make such extraordinary changes. I know there are many reasons why people find these changes extremely difficult to make - ingrained behaviours stemming from childhood issues perhaps. But to have a constant source of inspiration and a regular reminder that it is possible cannot be undervalued.
I turned 50 this year and am kinda where you were at at 40. I'm trying to change, but in the meantime I am very grateful to you and hope you will continue.
Very best wishes to you.
Adam (in Sheffield)
I'm 43 and recently single. No kids, but I actually really want to start a family. Feel often like I missed the boat and wasted a lot of time. But it's motivating to see things can turn around even when you're in your 40s (or later). I'm already in better shape than I was in my 20s but there's still a lot I can improve. I'm planning some solo trips for next year too and just generally trying out new things more lately (started doing a Spanish class, learning rock climbing). But I'm still struggling with my motivation and mindset. Videos like this help a lot!
Keep going,small steps are better then no steps.
I love rock climbing! Very cool to hear you’re getting into rock climbing. 😊
How is rock climbing and Spanish going?
Turn 50 this month. I remember at 42 thinking I was old as I was a bit stiff.. started training again, and now, at 49, I'm the fittest ever in my life.
I also love the fact that I'm the oldest but fittest member of a kickboxing club full of world champions in their teens and 20s.
43 years old, and have lost 90 pounds in the past 24 months. I went from 260 to 165lbs. Now back in school, training everyday and working hard everyday to fix my health and take care of my family. BLESSINGS👍🏾💪🏿
Well done. In jan 23, I was 225, and I am now 185ish. Would like to get to 170.
Way to go! I´m also 43, was lazy until my mid 30s. Then I started running and working out. 2 years ago I learned stuff like climbing a robe to finish obstacle races. 3 months ago I finished my first marathon. I can do mountain hikes with an altitude difference of 2200 m. The key is to start somewhere.
Just what i needed to hear, at 46 I felt like I'd lost all goals and ambition, until recently getting back into shape, stronger and more sensible than my 20 year old self, but you've inspired me to not dwell on age. Well presented 🙂
Dude duuuude please I was homeless and defrauded and penniless on my 45th birthday stuck on Guernsey island with no where to go no home no family and not yet known no money what's so ever... days later I ws sleeping on a bed dragged in from outside in a child's box bedroom in a council flat sharing it with coke heads... then I crushed 3 fingers at a factory job... surgery nerv damage.... did I cry DID I yeeet myself NO I cardioid until I was sick I took 1 hour long hot baths I took cold showers I put ished my fingers until they recovered I went on every fre training course the dole office had... I got a job a flat 1 Yr later I was 20k up and my flat was redecorated and top spec pc surround sound oled screen. I sued for the hand got 70k. I saved another 20k and during this whole time I punished my body with endless work outs NO ONE IS GOING TO HELP YOU NO ONE LOVES YOU ALL WOMEN ARE EVIL LIARS BY NATURE WALK AWAY AND BUILD A BEAST IM 51 IN A OFFICE RIGHT NOW ON NIGHT SHIFT TOTALLY ALONE stack ing cash....with a i20n hot hatch outside the office window,, with a screw driver Ed scratched door because my nabours are jealous losers with low testie ... did I get mad no I booked in the smart repairer and leathered the price black and blue... there is no society only a society go mgtow get mad and build something stop simping stop self doubting I wa cycling to nightshifts in the country on a old bike with a knocking crank for q2 months that crank knocking that annoying sound drove me on.... I will be stronger I will be richer I will defy the aging process I will reverse my biological age I will stay away from society I will not date or screw I will not s one drink or other.. 45th birthday may 20th 2017 I was standing on Guernsey island. No where to go homeless...best thing that ever happened to me
Goodness me, what a video. This will hit home with more people than you could ever comprehend. I think everyone, no matter their age or circumstance, can benefit from the premise of “better is always better”. Great video, great time to release. Merry Christmas, mate.
I just turned 60 in December-and I had an opportunity to go Underground Cave ZipLining last week… I did it!!! It was crazy, scary, snd fun… I’m looking forward to doing it again next year…. Mark- you are a great inspiration 🎉😊
Great content Mark. 63 is fast approaching for me, plus my lad gets married in August. Rather than nodding approvingly at your eloquent content, the beer and poor diet have to go & exercise embraced. I thank you.
Same.
Except my kids are 8 and 5...😅😅😅
I'm 40 now, and starting to feel fitter than ever. Been working incredibly hard at running for 18M now. 5K time down from 23 to 18:38. Got some big goals for 2024. Longer term I want an England masters vest for some distance in running. I've told no one about that, but I'm determined to make it happen.
“ I can’t fight or flight from a bill”. So true…
Hi, I've just turned 39, burned out and broke from a failing business and starting a family. I lost hope and optimism, these videos are inspiring me to start to rebuild. Thank you
Would you start a buisness again?
Colonel sanders established KFC when he was 62. It’s never too late you just have to want it enough.
39 here as well... it really helps to hear others' stories, very motivating! Good luck!
hey mark I'm 29 and I also turned my life around thanks to your story, I know 29 is "early" but god damn it feels good to have 6 pack abs, run a sub 20 minute 5k and deadlift >250 pounds. Thank you so much for your channel and your inspiration. Even though it's a 1 way street I still get inspiration from you because you're so much more normal than anybody else. You don't seem special you don't have freak genetics, you didn't train since you were 5, but you still worked hard and got better, now that I'm 29 and working hard myself I feel the dedication paying off and I won't stop until I die
Great truthful video Mark! I got divorced at 50, devastated. Rediscovered fitness at 51, now at 54, this year I'm running the London marathon and am competing in Hyrox doubles with my girlfriend. "Even relics have a purpose" priceless" 😂😂 from one relic to another, merry Christmas!
Thank you, Mark. 57 year old needed that pep talk.
The timing of this video is spot on for me...and imo, your best to date! Happy Holidays to you and yours and thanks for sharing your life experience. From one 50+ to another, it means a lot!
Mark, Thank you. Just thank you. I’m stuck isolating over Christmas with covid and what you said just hit the spot. Have a good Christmas and know that what you say resonates often when it’s needed most.
Happy Birthday Mark!!
Thanks for always sharing your thoughts! I am twenty years ahead of love and love your channel, because you go the extra mile with your sincerity!
Merry Christmas and God bless the family🤗
Mark, thanks for continuing to provide fitness inspiration. Love your channel and it continues to resonate with me as I continue my running and fitness journey.
I missed this sort of content, Mark. Recently, your marks have been quite advanced to catch. Anyways, before finding your channel 2 years ago I was a middle aged unfit recently dumped bloke and now I’m considering shaving my hair, quitting my job and moving to the UK to binge watch 80s movies until my life changes. Nah, joking. Thanks to you I’m a lousy triathlete now and planning a masters in sports medicine. That’s how much you inspired me, brother
Ditto 😊
Was a bit (read: very) hard to relate at the 'just decided to bike around Africa' point, but stuck with it. I really like your vids Mark, glad I found the channel and wish you and everyone reading this all the best in 2024
This channel is a big inspiration for me. I was in great shape in my early twenties, but life and some injuries got me very out of shape. I'm back on track and looking forward to being in better shape in my forties than my thirties!
All my life I’ve been trying to be more self centred. At 40 I’m finally. Finding the balls to say no, cut ties etc. I am no.1 priority, then I am able to take care of my family more.
Mark, this video was absolutely amazing. Perfect timing. Thank you for all of the wonderful content and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Spot on yet again Mark. I really need to constantly remember the "Better is always better" to stop the spiral of self destruction (i.e. stopping exercise & eating crap) that can follow negative events in life. Thanks. 👍
Thank you for this and sharing! Especially the stress part! I have just come back to work, of which I am inexperienced in and need to learn an awful lot, I find the stress has already immediately returned because of the lack of knowledge but there is a clear path to improve this. I have set myself a goal this year to be less stressed and worried about work as it does impact my personal life and how I feel in the evenings with my wife - thankfully she is amazing and helps me immensely 🙏🙏🙏🙏
One of the most informative, sincere channels ive seen on youtube. Even at 35, its dont let time creep up do it now!. Keep up the good work mark. Thanks for this.
North of 60 - gym three days a week, lifting well, climbing wall two days a week, climbing… alright. Speed walking the dog (though not like you - I’ve got no pink trainers and I don’t stick my butt out!) every day. Stanley the bull terrier loves it! Not running though. I’m advised that my two new knees can wear out… I’m saving that up for forthcoming mountaineering and snowboarding trips!!! 😂😂😂 Merry Christmas to you and yours from me and mine!
Thanks for this video.
I'm about to turn 40, just had a kid and am still figuring out what life's gonna be like going forward.
I love your channel and your videos have really given me the push to get out there and do shit! Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas mate!
Theres so much real talk in this
I’m 51 and I’m pretty good shape. Nice perspective, that I’m getting cooler and rarer as I get older. I’ll continue to look after and take care of myself…definitely appreciate your videos!
Thanks Mark, this is really great timing for me a 6'4 110kg 45 yr old. My PARKRUN is getting average and I need to be above average too. Life has to change now.
Cheers
Trent
I have a surgery next week that's going to be a hell of a recovery but I can't wait to throw myself back into life after a period of such hardship for me. Looking forward to watching more of your content!
Reading the comments after watching this video is amazing.
Well done Mark on what you've done over the past few years. And happy belated birthday.
I turned 50 in October 2022. I celebrated by running the Beachy Head marathon. Not my fastest time but I completed it (not bad for a hilly trail marathon). I've done a lot of things since then, like learning to scuba dive, going paragliding or riding a jet ski, which I never thought possible. OK, I'm not in peak physical shape (about a stone heavier than I want to be) but I am running a lot of miles, regularly - including two or three marathons a year - so I am working on that. I do strive to become faster and I will get there. I'm crap at staying motivated but that will change as I have plans in place (such as finding an accountability buddy, starting with a trainer, and so-on).
Since I found your videos, I've found them to be very inspiring. Thank you.
I really enjoy your insights Mark. Always thoughtful and entertaining. Merry Christmas to you and Jen!
279k views with 286k subscribers is insane. I've been subscribed since about 34k and I'm really happy for you. Congrats
I’m nearly 59 and was brought up by a mother who was amazing but considered walking to the corner shop a workout. In the midst of a personal crisis, I started running to save my sanity in 2017 - completing my first Parkrun in August. 175 Parkruns later (not to mention backpacking all 500 miles of the Colorado Trail), my proudest moment was receiving a year report from Strava putting me in the top 5% most active users. Not the top 5% of people my age and gender but the top 5% of ALL users. Now I’m astute enough to realise that Strava will have thousands of users who open a free account then never do anything with it so that statistic probably isn’t quite as impressive as it seems. However, it put a spring in my step that spurred me on to continue running as I approach 60 in 2025. It’s never too late.
Thanks for the content this year, Mark. I'm turning 48 in a few weeks and I don't think I'd ever been more aware of age and mortality than the last few months. I'm not sure why this is - but your messaging about embracing 40/50/60+ has been extremely reassuring. I've got a fairly solid fitness baseline to build a healthy 2024, so onwards and upwards in the New Year. Season's greetings! 🎄🎅🏻
This was brilliant. It took a few of your videos for me to understand and catch some of the humor, nuance, and messages, but this is one of your finest works. Thanks, Mark. I will take more pride for being a pretty cool and in shape 53 year old dude on my run and at the gym today!
The first time I saw your videos, I knew you were the guy I should subscribe to, watch regularly and get on board and share.
Thanks Mark. This is brilliant.
PS. I might be able to help you on your guitar journey, but I feel that you're probably on the right track to succeed anyway.
Another great video with a compelling message! I’ve enjoyed your videos this year Mark and thanks for putting out great content
I just turned 40 and the end of December last year.
So this information is right on time.
This video appeared in the UA-cam feed.
Thank You 👍😊😁🙂😉✌️💪✊
Subscribed.
Great video as always. Happy New Year to you. I turned 60 in 2023 and age certainly makes it all a constant challenge. As you say keeping in shape is easier in your 20 and 30’s. I ignore looking at gains and pb now as there is little point. I focus on my health and fitness and ensure I consistently train. I still surprise myself from time to time as an old fella when I have a strong session. I am looking forward to the Mark Lewis turning 60 vid and the many in the interim.
This is very encouraging. I turned 35 yesterday and I started thinking “ Wow, I’m startin to get up there”. That being said my shit together. Seeing this make me realize how much time I can take advantage of in the next coming 15 years. Thanks for the inspiration ✊🏾
35 is a kid...I am 58, play hockey, work out, and plan on expanding my business. The forties and early fifties were rough. Kids in school, homework, kids activities, daily chores, personal work, parents dying...after you get the kids through college, life pressure starts to ease a bit. The middle years are rough, you are in the trenches raising a family. That's just how it is. I would say hang in there in mid life. Be patient, don't have unrealistic expectations. Just stay steady. You will have a Renaissance in your life and it's wonderful
Great video Mark and Merry Christmas! From a 55 yr old man that is dropping weight, down from 6'4" and 248lbs to 231 today in almost 3 months, I am happy to say, I am getting myself fit again. Going for 205lbs and a bicycle riders physique, being that is what I am doing. You look around in the US and see so many people so overweight at very young ages and wonder how they are going to be when/IF they get my age. We really need to as a world, start eating better and exercising more. Glad to see you out there motivating others to do like you did.
Great video Mark. Reading the comments you can see how you’re speaking to guys beyond 40 (and some younger). You’re inspiring a lot of people to change their lives. Keep up the great work.
Going thru the same as you did, this video does put a perspective. Thanks so much, all the best to us all.
I just turned 40 and seeing how amazing you are just relieves all my worries about growing older. Thanks bro.
55 in a few days. Never too late to get in shape - and round is not going to be my shape this time next year. Merry festiveness to you and yours Mark & Jen.
Thanks for this. You don’t know how much I needed this ❤
Really needed to hear this! Thank you!
You have an amazing ability to articulate your perspective. Well done and keep at it.
I always look forward to your videos Mark. As a 52 year old who has just started training again I can assure any of the youglings out there that the sooner you start the easier it is. However, you are never to old to correct your mistakes.
As another person commented, this couldn't be a better timed video. I'm sure this will affect many people in a positive way. Thank you very much for your efforts to put this online and your words of wisdom :)
i'm 51 now and about 13 years ago my daughter of 10 ( at that time) seen a foto of me on social media and asked me if i had a football under my shirt(which it wasn't), that was the moment i realized i was a fat man of 39 and totaly out of shape.
lucky for me i had some friends who where just started cycling as a sport, despite i hated cycling on a commute bike, i went and bought a 2nd hand road bike, which my wife said "you will ride this for maximum 2 times and then it will be stuck in the garage".
now 13 years later i can say this was the best decision i've ever made, because cycling made me get back in shape (i even did the tour de france this year, exact the same stages 1 day before the pro's and even got qualified for the world championships in glasgow in my age category), and the best thing is that even my wife went overboard and started cycling at first, and now completed a full iron man triathlon.
so you're never to old to start something new, hey life start at 50 :).
keep making great video's, greetings from belgium
Really enjoyed your video. Some great messages in there. I turned 50 last year. You do become a lot more conscious of time and the importance of using it productively.
Appreciate this video and your content over the years. Really valuable lessons, it means a lot. Thanks Mark!
This video is so inspiring, I went through the same path. I watch it more than 10 times. You are best
Love this channel's informative and uplifting advice
I have enjoyed watching your videos this year. Thanks for making them. Happy Christmas to you and your family.
Mate i love your video, too many people on UA-cam are 20 somethings with no life experience, being in my 40's this really helped me
You are so motivating! Thank you for making the videos you make! I just turned 40 and want to be like you when I grow up!
Hey Mark. I am a little late to the party on this one. So, Happy New Year!
This video is spot on. While I was never in your shape at 40, I was much,much fitter than you. At 50 my priorities changed. I started lifting weights regularly for the first time. Aside from a dumb thing that I do here and there to relive my old fitness, lifting is changing my life for the better.
So to all you old dudes and dudettes, it's not to late to start. No, you don't have to lift,run race, etc. just start being active if you are not. Whatever you do, you will be 100% better.
BTW, the dumb thing this year.... Continuation of my sub 6 min mile run. Did not want to break a 22 year old streak. So I jumped on a treadmill without training and 20 pounds overweight. Ran 0.98 miles before I pulled my hamstring. Well, with the warm up right prior to the run attempt I did cover a mile in 5:50. Does that still count?
Have a great 2024 everyone. See you!
Great message and I still love your edits! Well done and Happy New Year! Here's to a fit and grand 2024.
Just started following your channel and absolutely love the content
I've lost a lot of excess weight this year and it's such a good feeling when I occasionally inspire people to go for more walks or try running again, just by taking better care of myself. Cheers to good health!
This video has great timing for where I'm at right now. Thanks again Mark.
Mark, just discovered your channel and loving your perspective and sense of humour! Good stuff :)
I’ve seen a lot of your videos, and this by far my favorite. Well done 👌
The more I watch your inspiring videos Mark, the more I think you should write a book. I'm on my own journey but it's great to hear about your own biking adventures and journey, I'm doing my best to follow on in your inspiring footsteps mate.
Right video, right time for me :) Superb insight and humour as always, Mark. Keep up the great work, Sir!
Loved the 10 year looking back birds eye view
I'm 51
I have a similar story to yours!
I have shared your video with my family.
YOU ARE CORRECT.
God Bless You
Thanks for sharing your learnings. Will watch this one a few times to pick up on some of the points I surely missed.
I turned 50 a couple of months ago and found this video very inspirational. Thanks Mark.
‘Very little, not nothing’ 🤣🤣🤣 that was brilliant. Great video. Thanks for sharing 😁😁.
Oh, man.. I'm actually in the same situation at 40yo! I'ts nice to know that the future can be bright, if you work hard (which is the hard part). I'm taking care of my body, now for other aspects om my life!
Thank you for sharing.
Great teaching! I'm 51 and I completely agree with you! Go on!
Thanks mate! I needed to hear that. Hats of to you
Great video Mark, I for one am glad you made it. As someone who has tried and failed and succeeded and then failed to maintain their health and fitness on numerous occasions, I really appreciate your content. 2024 let's make it happen!
Thanks man. Merry Christmas, Crăciun fericit
Finding a good woman and getting married helped turn my life around, also moving out of the city. But I also had to make the choice to do the hard work, don't avoid stress, that's impossible, but you can select when and what kind of stress you're going to face, and facing it intentionally every day means that in the long term the stress is less than trying to avoid it.
Stumbled across the channel, great video.. from a guy who's 55 and getting into the best shape I've been in for years. Being a vintage car guy, I loved the analogy of my a 40 yr old restored Lotus Esprit in pristine condition!
Cheers , brother. Great achievement and inspiration!
So many resolutions being made, hope the channel gets a big boom to start off the year. Merry Christmas-to those who partake
You are so inspiring! Keep it up! Appreciate you
Loved this video. About to turn 40 and recently taken up running. I know I'll never compete with the twenty somethings, but i liked how you spoke about being the best you can be for your age. I'm currently at a 21.06 5k time after 2 months of running, so excited to see what can be achieved as i continue.
I’m a couple of years older than you, and have a similar outlook, I try and do everything a bit better than average, and all the little improvements add up. Next year I intend to up my efforts by 10%, and reap further benefits.
I really enjoy your no nonsense approach, which helps keep my on track with my own game of life.
Thank you Mark, please continue to motivate, it helps with the discipline
Love the old bike analogy. Spot on.
Watching this at 47 years old training for the London Marathon. Really great messages, thank you and please do keep it up.