@@VIIStardust I’m 15 and I’ve been doing basketball and swimming for around 6 years. Decided to go to gym and in around 3+ months I got results which are around the same as his. I’m planning to keep it natural and cut out more unhealthy food to get better results. I’d recommend going to gym cause not only you look better, you’ll also look at life in different way
So good to see you support this video. I feel like I lived through this. I'm now nearly 40 and avoid UA-cam fitness videos like the plague having consumed advice from such "professionals" during my 20s and buying into all the BS. However recently started enjoying your videos, so good to see someone speaking honestly and setting a good example. My partner is a physio and she approves your videos!.... While disapproving of my believe that I can still train pain away! Keep up the good work my friend
Every (millionaire) actor trying fool kids with their "broccoli, chicken, rice" bullshit needs to watch this. Why is Chris Hemsworth selling a fitness program while he's on gear?
@@philipford6183 yeah but unless you’re skinny you wouldn’t know how much those compliments suck. I hated being called skinny bc it made me feel small. What’s perfect to you could be exactly what they hate about themselves, him starting his regiment was a great thing he just took it too far.
None is talking about how this dude looked perfectly fine even before he started lifting, and he still saw himself as "weak" these internet standarts are ruining peoples lives fr.
Friend of mine in my judo club is strong as an ox, he has obvious muscle physique but he is a bit chubby, he is competing in heavy weight, very good guy but he is insanely insecure, never went to a beach with us, over summer he prefers hoodie and shorts because his legs are well defined but he has a belly. When we try to talk to him telling him he looks decent and theres nothing to worry about, he says "Teddy Riner is 100+ but all muscle" its sad that everyone knows at least 3-5 people whos lives are damaged by comparison to standards somebody pined for all of us..
This dude looked better then 90+% of people, serisously. And he was into running - why the fuck would you need a massive Chest and Biceps for that? Legs as well - a dyclist needs to have some conciderable force to push trough elevations. A runner not so much. And being "skinny" certainly is better then being fat. He propably still had more muscle then the average guy who doesn't have a Six Pack, but rather a fucking barrel on the belly area.
I'm really glad I saw this now. I'm a 16-year old, who just started lifting. I could see myself going down a similar path. Thank you for this, sincerely.
@@wheal2825 Thats okay! I think accepting these things is the first step, irregardles of whether they are true or not. I recommend some form of exercise, doesn't have to be much at first. According to studies, exercise is one of the best ways to improve mood however it might take some time for it to "kick in", I've noticed. Most important thing is doing something you actually enjoy. Trying to keep up an exercise routine that consist purely of things you hate is impossible. So try to find something you actually, truly enjoy doing. And start small, less is more in the beginning. Good luck!
As a girl who recovered from anorexia in 2017, I was interested in watching this too see what a male perspective would look like. I was genuinely shocked at how similar our experiences were (with the exception of the goal as I misguidedly believed getting skinnier would make me a better cross country runner even though I was already very lean). It really drove home the idea that eating disorders are not gender specific and no one gender should feel like their experience is invalid. Thank you for sharing and I wish you the best in your health.
@@whatever7338 still an eating disorder, which is actually pretty similar to anorexia: orthorexia, as stated in the video, is an eating disorder caused (quite ironically) by an unhealthy obsession with health, while anorexia is an eating disorder caused by a heavily distorted body image. Both, if not properly taken care of, can lead to very unhealthy eating habits that can have very serious concequences for your health. To the original commenter, I'm glad you were able to recover and I hope you're now living an healthy life. The sad thing is that body dysmorphia is recognised disquietingly often as exclusively a "female" problem, when it's just as bad and just as common for men, only that women usually aim to become unattainably skinny, while men usually aim to become unattainably muscular. Body dysmorphia really is a problem regardless of gender and I hope everyone affected can overcome it sooner rather than later.
Not really ? Eating healthy and exercising is needed. If you're over working yourself to get jacked then you're you got some personal problems you need to address. Just watch Dr.Berg.
People usually associate eating disorders as a problem that teenage girls have but lot of boys are silently struggling from this too. Thank you for making this video and sharing your story.
That’s literally me, least it was when I hit my depression period that I would stress eat and simply eat for comfort. Pushing my body weight from 140 to 220 in a span of 3 years
Your 17-year-old body is my end-goal physique that I've been working on for 5 years now. I'm not even close to what you were at 17, though that really goes to show you that you were doing damn well. Media can really skew peoples views, even BUFF and cut 17 year olds thinking they don't look good enough. Glad you spread awareness using this video.
"Comparison is the thief of joy." Good for you for getting to the point where you're focusing on your health. You've been through quite a grueling journey, and it's encouraging to hear your positive message.
I really appreciate this. It's really refreshing to see this from a male's point of view. we always talk about what women go through but not young boys and men. Thank you
My son is six and already wanting me to check out his "abs". Fortunately he's still young and delusional enough to think he looks like a fitness model😅. However this makes me anxious thinking about him at 14 or 15. Even as a mother it feels like your voice is so small compared to someone like The Rock or an Avenger.
@@leahswenson7776 I'm 18 now and I don't really have a healthy lifestyle yet, but I'm still a teenager, and I workout. When I was a kid with my dad we always worked out and I can't believe I did 100 pushups 100 burpees 100 pullups, etc. The weird thing is I never thought about social pressures as a kid but I was antisocial, and I had a good group of friends. As I am 18 now I can see how what young kids think and do can really affect what they become in the future. Just make sure you have a good husband
Yeah, very athletic. Some muscle but not like a bodybuilder. Healthy and balanced physique with great posture. Currently, I'm working towards that. I used to play a lot of videogames and ate too little, so my posture is bad, I'm now at about the ideal weight tho, which is nice.
@@wolffrags9856 I wish I had your dedication. My problem is quite the opposite, though. Yes, I do play a lot of video games, but my problem is that I’m overweight. I wish to actually manage to lose some weight in the future since I did try multiple times, but to no success.
@@xXmlgamingXx355 yeah dude, it sucks at the beggining, but as someone who's been overweight in the past, you just gotta have focus, dedication and information. Also, you are going to see some lean people at the gym and is possible to feel bad at the beggining, but its ok, everyone is in a different place in life, you have to concentrate only on yourself and your progress (if thats what you want). I truly believe that we got to be healthy, but as body image is concerned, i think we should do 1 of 2 things: accept our own bodies and learn to be happy with it, or work to change what we dont like with realistic expectations. The middle ground of beeing unhappy with our bodies and doing nothing to change is the worst possible place. There is this one guy at my gym who is really overweight, and i gotta tell you, its the guy i admire the most there! He's been going for quite some time and obtained some great progress! The first steps are the hardest to take and he is doing them with so much focus and frequency that i find really inspiring. A lot of people who i know and have great bodies where actually overweight and unhappy with their bodies, i guess that gives some kind of extra focus, i dont know. Whatever you decide to do, just dont be unhappy with yourself 🙃
Chasing a “look” is the worst thing to do when it comes to your fitness journeys from personal experience. Now I do lots of different types of workouts because it’s fun and my health>looking like an influencer.
Outstanding video! Man, At age 18, I weighed 98 lbs at a height of 6’1”. From age 21-22, I went through a series of gastrointestinal failures that resulted in 4 major surgeries that kept me looking like a skeleton. I didn’t even have a “normal” BMI until my mid 30’s. Basically the first three decades of my life, everyone was stronger than me. Everyone was bigger than me. Everyone was fitter than me. And comparisons like that are a really easy thought trap to fall into. Being grateful for what you are given > the grass on the other side of the hill.
Your channel helped me with many things, one of which was to just keep playing my drums every day and do long walks. Just got out there and trained, thank you for that Ramsey. Love ya mate!
I only train to get that good feeling after completing a workout. I don’t worry too much about what I eat, whether I’ve big muscles or not. I just enjoy the good feelings that come with exercise
The worst part about these "Natural" hollywood tv stars is they make up crazy fake workout routines that they claim to follow, and their younger fans might actually think this is true and it could lead to situations like this.
I mean, I'm sure they do have their own workout routines. But the problem is that people think or are made to think from media that if they do just that and they will look like them, discounting the fact most of them are on PEDs and doing it for fame, money or to influence. This same UA-camr made a video about Hollywood that expressed that. Like seriously, would anyone like the age of The Rock will ever look like that with natural training alone? I'm not discounting hard work, and I'm sure they do. But we shouldn't be looking at Hollywood for role models because much of them appears more than it is. And it's becoming dangerous that younger generations wanting to look like that and are chasing recognition when they should be focusing on improving themselves and don't realize the consequences in the long run. Like MFs want to take PEDs to be a buff waiter or something lmao. Nowadays, a lot of fitness gurus or "influencers" that give wrong informations with their photoshopped images and PED bodies just to sell you some BS and make them look good. Like always, media hype things up all the time to take advantage of the gullible.
really appreaciate this. Im a woman who struggled with EDs through my teenage and im glad there's awareness for the guy side of things . the male fitness world is dangerous in a unique way because we (teenage tumblr anorexics) knew not eating was deeply unhealthy but I've not seen someone call out the orthorexia dogma for also being damaging mentally and physically.
Right? Throughout my school life I remember been shown so many videos discussing anorexia (mostly in women) but nothing discussing other EDs, whether that included overeating or undereating. More awareness about diet needs to be given to children, and they should also be taught how to maintain a healthy one.
@@nuke-161 I mean yeah, they are common, and it's certainly important to educate people about it, but obesity is also quite prevelant nowadays so I would assume it's not that much rarer.
Great to see someone I've known for years having similiar interests in so many aspects. Lmao when I started watching your CS content I was like 30lbs overweight and that dumb ass game was my life, even with a very sporty background I was just a lazy slouched mofo with no interest in getting fit/muscular. Luckily, I realised this before reaching adulthood. Good luck Matt!
Its weird because the first video and pictures of him before he started lifting are what I would love to be more like and be satisfied with at his age. He looked perfectly fine for his age. Just goes to show how social media makes us feel like crap inside and out.
I'm a CBT therapist and I think this is such an important video. Unfortunately eating disorders aren't recognised enough within men, but orthorexia and "bigorexia" are a big issue among the young male population. Thanks for shedding light on the topic, and for being so honest about your experience. I'm glad you're in a better place now.
The only healthy way of comparing yourself to others, it to compare yourself to yourself from yesterday. Everything else either leads to anxiety or an unhealthy ego.
Even then you shouldn't. There are genetic variations that make some people start off better than others. Some get fuller muscle bellies, while others can lift heavier
Think about things you want to accomplish in life and things you want to do. Do not think about trying to impress others. A king of imbeciles is still an imbecile. I dress nicely because it gets better results in business, not because I care about impressing people. I have money because it makes life easier, not so I can impress others. I keep improve my properties because it makes me feel good and because it gets better results in business, not because I care what the neighbors think. Improve your life and yourself. To hell with everyone else. Vanity doesn't pay the bills.
Comparing yourself to the you of yesterday can also be unhealthy. Everything has a healthy and unhealthy version of it, keep that in mind. Define goals and then focus on the now, that's the safest route for people dealing unhealthy behaviour and ego.
I started lifting when I was 15 cause I wanted to get stronger and hated looking skinny. I never lifted to impress girls but instead to stop getting bullied, be able to defend myself and to take my mind off of my terrible mental health and physical health. Luckily I spend a lot of time researching muscle gain in general and was able to avoid what was discussed in the video. It’s been exactly a year since I started lifting and I have so far put on 35 lbs of muscle and maintained 13 percent body fat. I have done this while eating 3,800 calories daily of whatever food I want while trying to include high protein and nutrient dense foods into my diet. I don’t want this video to discourage anyone into not taking lifting seriously as it has cured my mental health problems and taught me discipline.
@@quandaledingle3262 if your trying to eat more I would track the amount of calories your trying to eat and slowly try to increase your daily calories. If your plateauing I would try to change your lifting routine until you find one that you see the most muscle gain through.
@@liamjunier8624 Tracking calories is something I would be careful with as it could turn into a bad habit and can also lead to eating disorders. And if someone is 14 I would not worry too much about it if you are getting skinnier, because once you stop growing you will need less calories to maintain the weight.
I'm glad that I didn't grow up in the age of Instagram influencers, when I was in high school it was just reality tv stars. They at least didn't pretend to be just normal people making insane transformations. I feel for the zoomers because that has got to take its toll on your developing self esteem
It's alright, most of the influencers don't look or act very normal either. There will always be something to reel in the weak and vulnerable unfortunately.
I think I’m technically a zoomer and honestly it’s not that bad. Some people just can’t get in the mindset of not caring; caring may not be the right word here but you get the idea. Other than that our lives are pretty great and easy, we can be very social if we like, or literally never talk to anyone face to face. Just like every little ‘group’ of people in life there are always those outliers that make you wonder lol Oh and I think tik tok and Instagram reels are were most of the feeling bad about your body crap comes from. People get so absorbed into those apps and it’s kinda addicting not gonna lie
@@pure2291 naw, man. Like it was said in the video, everyone’s different. Working out 3 times a week could work for some to achieve that physique, but not for others. I almost had physique like that too, but was working myself to the bone for it and now just accepted my genetics and just workout and eat relatively clean to be my best self.
Trust me bro your goals will change on the way there.. we always want more and more I think thats the problem with people taking gear in the beginning everybody wants to try and max out their naturally possible physique to maintain that after being on gear.. only Problem is that they don't think about how their goals will change.. for example someone uses test e and gains some pounds, but while gaining them he suddenly wishes to be a lot leaner at the same time and that thought doesnt go away till he decides to do the next cycle and so on.. the fitness industry is fucked up and except a handful of people who are truly natural most nattys are still fake nattys and will never admit it
Sadly there are far too many victims of this mentality, and it’s seemingly only gotten worse with how many clearly unnatural people don’t disclose that fact, giving even more unrealistic standards to teens. Thank you for being comfortable enough to share your story, and I hope it reaches even one person who needs to hear this.
I always be cautious and do research when learning about these things. People should start educating themselves about these. We shouldn't censor these unrealistic standards, If people are easily manipulated by these stuff then they would be easily manipulated about anything.
I've experienced this same thing, it's interesting to see it from a male perspective. I was always chasing being skinny and its only now thay I've discovered powerlifting and stopped comparing myself to insta models that I feel healthy and at peace with my body and am able to eat anything without guilt or binge eating. Hope is out there for anyone struggling. An amazing video. Thank you for shedding more light on this.
The rise of roided actors playing superheroes - and bulking up in three months- has really messed up the minds of young men. Those three month transformations are just unrealistic.
@@localfriendlycloud7720 Severely dehydrated? They get such strict training with trainers that they never EVER look dehydrated, I don't know what you mean by that, they just have really low body fat after the training
@@jaisotheunfathomablybased7135 they ment probably the trick actors use to look more muscular while filming. They usually have to be dehydrated because muscles are more visible and more outlined that way. Some actors talked about this in interviews for example Henry Cavill.
@@jaisotheunfathomablybased7135 you don’t know what you’re talking about, actors, bodybuilders, and models do dehydrate so do fighters before weigh in. Losing water weight in muscle makes them look more defined, vascular, and “cut”. When you hold a natural amount of water in you look more bulky and less defined. Tons of actors and bodybuilders talk about how they’re forced to do so and they basically feel like they’re on the verge of dying. They don’t dehydrate while training they do it for when they need aesthetics like photos, movies, and competition
Me being a 15 year old teenager, thank you a lot. I’m really glad I’ve found this out because even though I was working on being “healthy”, my communication skills were very bad. I will keep working out but I’ll try to develop my own personality from now on.
oy Hex, am autistic (aspergers) so my own communication skills were pretty bad too. what helped: -read a few etiquette books. helps to have basic idea of how to act in various situations -watch a few good tv shows/movies. don't become a tv head. just that it helps to understand cultural references and have something to talk about. KobraKai is pretty straight btw -read Bible. helps straighten out inside the head big time, which by itself puts you on better footing communication-wise keep at it; you'll do fine
I like Tim Ferris’ slow-carb diet because it specifically says the cheat day is mandatory otherwise it’s unhealthy and can cause a lot of problems down the line.
I've learnt that you shouldn't despise "feel good" foods, thinking it's taboo to touch a bit of chocolate or indulgent meals when you're trying to achieve health goals; it creates a terrible relationship with food and in the long run can do you more harm than good. So important to still enjoy your food, and give yourself a treat!
Wow. That is how I wanted to look when I was 17. It's amazing what sort of mental battles people are going through without us knowing. Even those who appear perfect. Hope you're well, Josh.
I feel so bad for him, dealing with an eating disorder as a teen while juggling sports and highschool sounds rough. I'm glad he's doing better now. Take care of yourself, men.
@@SoVidushi nevermind that yhootoob guy, he is just a random toxic user on the internet. Your comment is really good and you are such a great persona, I hope you doing well
I was a lucky one. My mother was a world class rowing athlete, and her long time friend is a dietologist/physician that works for my country's national anti-doping organization. They would certainly know a bit about health and nutrition. I think I don't appreciate the luck I have to basically be born into an athlete's family, but this video gets me thinking about that. I should help my friends with this sort of thing, or at least guide them in the right direction.
@@hassuntzu6523 she’s an old swedish rowing champion, won nationals a few times and eventually got in into the national team and competed in a world championship, didn’t win sadly. She had to cut her career short because of university though.
Thank you for talking about this! I feel like orthorexia isn't talked about as often as anorexia, perhaps because the sufferers are chasing "health". I almost developed orthorexia myself, and now that I've mended my relationship with food, it's just bonkers how much I see disordered eating patterns being advertised as healthy ways of eating, especially in the fitness space. Glad to hear you were able to pull through and find help and regain balance!
You're legit telling my life story. Sometimes it feels like I'm a fuckig slave to that dysmorphic body image to the point of having LITERALLY my WHOLE LIFE on hold because I just can't take it out of my mind
As a 19 year old I can relate. I did a lot of the things you did. I'm just glad I realized it sooner. Teenagers have no business following extremely strict and budget unfriendly diets and workouts that will not achieve them their unrealistic goals. I only hope content like this becomes more mainstream.
I’m kind of lucky bc I got my exercise from practical things like riding bikes and was thinking of cutting wood for the fire (cos it’s cold in Australia right now) I feel as if going to gym when I first took interest in exercise I would’ve developed an unhealthy routine. I’ve always been very routine heavy and consistent with it so going to the gym would’ve been a really bad introduction to my life. Can’t say for sure without actually going to gym. I feel bad for people like this bc I think it could’ve easily been me
Definitely needed this reality check as I'm restarting my fitness journey and feeling myself slip into a different unhealthy mindset while trying to fix my already unhealthy mindset with body image. Thank you!
My brother got deep into bodybuilding and fitness when he was a teenager. That graduated into a full on eating disorder as he got more obsessed. That was back in the early 2000's, so that all happened without the overwhelming amount of shit on social media, I've not idea what would have happened to him if Instagram was around back then. I really sympathize with young guys and girls who get consumed by body image because I've seen where it can lead.
I had a friend who also got deep into bodybuilding, like unhealthy deep into it. He use to have a really hard time concentrating and sleeping, he would routinely skip out on trips with us and group gatherings because he was cutting weight at the moment.
As a female who got into fitness and diet I really relate to this and I can’t stress enough about this topic. I always tell people be extremely careful when you really get into fitness and diet because it will literally take over you and your life and ruin your perception of so many things. I’m 16 years old and I’ve been struggling with a similar disorder that Josh did since I was about 13 and let me be brutally honest here. The disorder truly never fully leaves you.
@@evaleenapylypiv4498 started going on Tumblr around the 2013 era and found an ed forum. Mind you I already had God awful body image issues at 8 years old and being a teen during those times wasn't good for me. I don't partake in ed behavior as often as I had before but my fiance is seriously pissed at my mom for giving me body dysmorphia. It never leaves you tbh
I was impressed with your first recording. Hollywood, influencers, and social media have blown this "ideal physique" so out of proportion that I'm shocked that anyone would be unhappy with that body. Good job bringing this to light and promoting a healthy & sustainable lifestyle to teenagers who might be caught in the same trap.
This is such an important video and I want to give you the biggest hug. It’s an aspect of men’s health that REALLY needs more attention and I’m so glad you took the time and had the courage to share your story. Massive love and respect ❤
This breaks my heart to see because my fitness "journey" started the same way. My senior year of high school I started doing the same thing - attempting to find guidance from "influencers" who had no place providing nutrition advice, and worked out endlessly. All I wanted was to be skinny and as a result I started cutting all "bad" foods from my diet, which turned into orthorexia. I was so restrictive that I would either avoid social gatherings or binge when given access to a ton of food at such social events. It really took a toll on my physical and mental health and while I'm in a much better place now 5 years later, I still tend to struggle with the guilt of skipping the gym or eating foods that as a high schooler I deemed unacceptable.
Replace getting muscular, with getting skinny and you get the girl version. It's so weird that we did the exact same thing, we are told the same thing too, end up with the same bad habits, and feeling worse and worse...Hearing a guy's side of things is really nice. Like a breath of fresh air since women tend to talk about this sometimes (even if they go back with better restrictive skills lately, still, they did their best). The only thing is that you weren't starving yourself because you need to gain instead of losing. The rest is like...man. I did the same things, didn't electrocute myself, not that. But I did the rest and also, a few more great things: like convincing myself a glass of water and 30 g of a banana is a meal, feeling full after one spoon of anything is the result. Feeling sick and thinking: Nah, I ate is how down the drain I went. And I am trying to like my body more but if someone naturally looks better, just because that's how their body looks, I still feel like less of a human being even if I know it doesn't matter. If someone only likes me for my looks then I don't need that person anyway and we'll never be happy. So, what's the point? Who knows? We just want to be loved. And somehow it got to our head: you can't be loved if x and y. Connection is necessary for survival, or it used to be, but our brains are still old style. Life evolved, brain still reacts to triggers it reacted to 2000 years ago 'cause it worked. So, of course, nothing is enough when it comes to getting what kept humanity alive. And I really like skinny girls, I really do which is weird. I like feeling like I am floating but I just want to do something else with my life which is all that convinces my perfectionist brain from taking over, I will say: I am going to eat that piece of bread, yes. I want to do something else than stand there and look pretty. And I am still eating healthy and etc but I hope I will never care as much if I eat some pasta one day cause I was hungry for something filling. Thank you so much for making this vid, it takes guts and if any guy tells you: you didn't try hard enough, you're not manly, blah blah. Please, for the love of God, for all the girls who totally relate to you, don't listen to them. This vid alone makes you more humane than most and that 100 percent is lovable and respectable.
Well the thing you said about liking me for my looks part is basically a bonus because looks obviosly make a big difference in relationship and IMO the love i stronger
I started lifting after a bad breakup and got hooked. I saw progress the first few years but it’s slowed down as I’m natural and feel like I’m close to my genetic limit. It can feel overwhelming when you see so many people who look huge and shredded all over the internet because you want to get to their level. But you have to be realistic. SO many people use gear and edit their photos to look better. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished and only compare to yourself.
Im built like a square and have always been naturally strong. As a 93kg south african ex rugby player at 16 i started gymming at 15 and only started seeing progress in muscle definition now but have seen my strength build. Ive wondered on cutting and going too 83 kg but never started
I have a tendency to look up everything I eat, I'll read into things too much and end up feeling like everything is bad for me. This video is really relatable and it helps a-lot with the intrusive fears that come with this disorder.
I feel the same. Before two years I started to get pain in lower back area and since then it didn't stop hurt. Because of that, I start look up everything I eat and if I eat something that is unhealthy, my life is over.
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You Know What ? Everybody Want it but we don't know how can ? god damn it ! maybe i learn before ! but its fine ! everythings is not to late ! doesn't too late ! it ! Never ! Ever !
Great video! There is not enough attention for this topic. There are a lot more men who are dealing with this kind these of problems. I love working out, but I hate the fitness industry, because it is so fake. I only follow a few people that give honest and good advice. I work out, because it makes me feel good and because I want to reach certain goals that have nothing to do with looking a certain way. For some reason this is 'not done'.
Just because you can carry 200 and something pounds don't make you a teenager and just because you can weigh somewhere around 364 pounds doesn't make you a man but neither do electronics you plus if your strong enough mentaly and physical doesn't mean your human just because enough eat doesn't eat you'll live
Man your starting point was way better than mine, you had so much muscle definition for somone who didn't hit the gym. I started out skinier than you but with no muscle definition at all, I looked to be nothing but skin bone and a thin layer of fat over the bone.
Remember that he had at that point already been doing push-ups and pull-ups and such, plus his extensive sports background. So, the 'starting' point he's showing is just from when he started getting really, really into strength training for size.
Yeah, same here. I used to play a lot of tennis before I start weightlifting and I was literally just bone. I've been lifting for a year and I'm just getting to around where Josh's starting point was.
@@ducdu4136 already did reach my goals, I have been working out for over 3 years and look pretty decent. I just meant that I started at such a shity point with zero foundation
Eating disorders are such a slept on topic, especially among men. This is such an important Video and I hope many more people see it. Having any form of an eating disorder can happen to men too, so if you think you might have one please don't be embarrassed and instead get help from a professional. It's a mental illness thats very treatable and the sooner you start, the higher your chances of recovery are. To everyone struggling, you can do it! Your worth is not tied to your appearance, even if you might not believe that at the moment. You deserve to be healthy and feel comfortable in your body
People should watch videos like this one before beginning any fitness journey. The mental side is severely overlooked while being a serious risk of ruining so many aspects of your life. I really hope these topics get more attention. Very important video, great job!
Not gonna lie, most people would kill for the physique of 16 year old Josh Brett! Great message behind the video, one that's relevant to anyone interested in personal fitness. It's not about quick results, it's about sustainable results!
He was cut for sure but a lot of skinny guys just want pure mass and for that you need to bulk. If you were skinny to begin with then cutting will come easy after you finish bulking. I used to be like this dude where I would try to cut calories wherever I could but I now realize the importance of carbs in addition to protein when it comes to building muscle and getting stronger.
Crazy to see young teens and early 20s guys these days developing better physiques than OGs like Scooby who put 30+ years into this. It's so obvious that steroid abuse is becoming more and more common.
@@АмиЛаза-г1ю Not really. Its still using steroids to gain an advantage. The average person his age can’t get to his level without using roids. Its no different to using them at 20.
This story really hits home how important for us to recognize that there is no one standard for "fitness" and that our bodies are designed to adapt to whatever we need them to do. For example, someone whose lifestyle requires them to lift heavy objects is inevitably going to look much different than the person who runs marathons, and there's nothing wrong with that. We also need to learn to trust our bodies, especially when it tell us we need food. Above all, be kind to yourself; fitness should enrich our lives, never detract from it!
I really think that josh is like the marques of fitness industry, he has so many verified channels on his comment section and also each video's a banger.
I train at home, mainly because at home there is no ego, no mirrors and people to compare myself to. Home training keeps me humble and I don't have to worry about being judged
I used to starve myself rather than eat McDonald's, it took me years to figure out I had an eating disorder, and I'm still struggling to this day. Thanks so much for this video, it was very insightful.
ps: if you still want mcdonald’s but can’t have it for reasons you can find a copycat recipe with altered macros or cleaner ingredients to help the cravings without guilt
I'm 34. Been lifting with home equipment since I was 29 and only ever aimed for a dancer's physique - and even so, the type of authorexia and dysmorphia you describe has been slowly creeping into my mind and heart. Really grateful for your vulnerability in sharing your experience. You have certainly done me a great service!
I started out as obese and even now, healthy 18% body fat, I still have some form of body dysmorphia because of "influencers". I would dream to have your starting physique Josh, I've always wanted to be lean with defined abs, and never have a bunch of fat on me. thanks for this video josh, everyone should see this.
@@koengreen5765 Agreed. People don't realize but the best way is the long way. Cut too hard and you will feel like shit and eventually fall off. you need to be consistently eating 200 calories under maintenance while building muscle. The goal isn't really so much losing weight as it is body recompositing assuming you're already at a healthy BMI weight. 18% body fat at a normal weight. Maintain or lower your daily calories by like a hundred or so while building muscle. What will happen is that those same calories that were going to sustain your fat will now go towards building muscle and your muscle will start to replace the fat. Keep in mind there is a limit to this I'd say probably around 11% body fat for the average person in terms of genetics but could vary depending on who you are, so if you want to be under 10% body fat and that is beyond your genetic comfort zone then that's really where it gets difficult. Also keep in mind that fat doesn't turn into muscle you just replace the fat with it. One more thing, your sodium intake can drastically change your appearance making you bloated and carrying excess water weight so it will make you feel sluggish, and it will make you look a lot worse than you actually do. That's why most people feel like shit after a burger and fries or whatever other unhealthy foods you eat like chips and stuff. Healthy foods will make you look better while giving you more energy throughout the day. You don't have to suffer though and are allowed to cheat your diet a bit assuming you don't go over your daily calorie maintenance and sweat out the excess sodium water weight. Good luck.
@@Soft7y i agree with a lot of what you say but sodium makes you look drier. I have been bloated for a long ass time when I added salt in my preworkouts I look way leaner
@@koengreen5765 100 percent agreed, i at 15 lost a lot of weight so unhealthily that I became skinny fat. I then went on a calorie deficit for 6 fucking months at one point eating as little as 1800 calories as a growing male. Sure I lost some fat but I was built like a stick, now I'm bulking, a lot bigger, and feel a lot better.
I’m a skinny dude, used to be a runner. Just got into going to the gym after living pretty unhealthy for a couple of years. I’m very thankful that I found this video, as my addictive personality probably would lead me into a similar route. Great video JB ❤️🔥
Same here. I've been living as an underweight all my life and just 6 weeks ago, I've been eating, lifting, sleeping and living better. But I have an addictive personality too so I m glad I found this video.
I tend to become obsessed with things that I am really into. I really enjoy working out and having an overall healthy lifestyle. Although my mom is a trainer who promotes a genuinely balanced lifestyle and she always helps me stay on the right track, I sometimes feel that it isn't enough. So it's nice for my mental to have an occasional reminder of the cost of pushing too far. This kind of videos really help me stay conscious of how far I'm pushing. Thank you for sharing your story!
Well done, way to over come. I went into the military at 110 pounds and was often teased about how skinny I was. So I improved my fitness regimen and got myselt up to 140 and I was very fit but still looked very lean at 6 ft tall. So I still got teased until I realized I was out running, out fighting, out swimming, and just plain out performing most of the big guys that teased me. That was when I realized I just dint have the genetics to get that big without going down a bad path. So I let them tease me then gave them shit at every event, drill, and real life action response we had. After often out doing them, and even saving a few of their lives, I left the service at 22 years old at a weight of 165 fit as a fiddle and happy. Anybody looking to get approval from others for the way you look, I urge you to let go of that and find worth in who you are and how you can help others. It's a much happier and healthy path for your body and soul. Good luck to all.
Your skinny pictures look really good. It’s weird that you didn’t think so and got sucked into this obsession with gaining muscle. At least so it seems to me. Very good video and even if your routine was unhealthy it shows how much discipline you’re capable of.
@@dr.schuusch9142 I wouldn't go so far as to say beast, but yeah, he looks great at the start for sure, and lookin' like a beast pretty early into his training.
When your young, the comunities your in and what and how they talk about things can impact your perception and opinion of things massivly. From that perspective it doesnt seem weird for this to happen.
Something that should be pointed out is that not much quality info was popular and algorithmically favoured in the early 2010s, making it easier to slip into this. Great video.
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I’ve lost so much weight, time and happiness to this side of anorexia and its slowly killing me. I’ve finally reached hospital admission as my weight has completely plummeted and reading all those misleading headlines and following “eatjng like x celebrity diet” or “x celeb only eats these three things” was my own stupid fault. My ability to dance has vanished as my stamina isn’t high enough to do anything and my workouts are basically 10min bursts as anything more and im too exhausted to continue. Ive finally reached out for help to get back on track and hearing it from this kind of youtube channel helps me feel not so alone in this isolating disorder :)
I had an aunt who had a severe eating disorder. I am a firm believer that if you dont have inner confidence and self love you'll NEVER feel pretty. The biggest act of self love you can do is keep healthy BUT have fun doing it!
The best advice I can give is find active things you enjoy (martial arts, dance, yoga, parkour) and then compliment that with a healthy diet. Have simple goals that are realistic (gain flexibility, loose weight, gain muscle) rather than chasing the perfect body. If it’s not enjoyable for you, you’re probably going to crash and feel shitty about yourself. Fitness should enhance your life not overtake it. Great video as always.
This. I got to 90kg (169cm) and thought fuck this. Bought a mountain bike after realising treadmills and static bikes do nothing for me. Ride to work (17kms) twice a week and every second week do a lap of town (30km) and the side affect along with full body work out once to twice a week and a healthy diet is down 11 kg in 6 weeks. Find what you love is 100%
When I was taking classes to be a clinical counselor, in diagnosis they told us that Anorexia is more common in Men than in women. I remember the aha moment when I thought back on all the guys I knew who were "fitness nuts" but actually probably had eating disorders based on the anxiety and depression many of those I knew had been dealing with. Didn't seem odd at the time, but as I looked back, it kind of clicked. Very similar stories to yours. Most people think of eating disorders as a female thing, just like most people think of narcissism as a male thing. Not true! You have courage and are doing the right thing by raising awareness. Good work my dude.
I don’t think guys like Greg and Derrick realize how many peoples lives and health they have saved. Honestly one of the best things that has happened in my life. Changed my views on health and fitness for the better and it’s something I’ll carry with me the rest of my life
I truly appreciate that video, I see the majority of fitness UA-cam channels, Coaches on Facebook and other platforms promote the "perfect body shape" which is extreme and usually unattainable. Eventually leading to dysmorphia and depression and people both men and women feeling "not good enough". this is one of the few channels that really helps people getting bulk or lean while maintaining acceptance in the process without overvaluing masculine body.
It’s ironic how the fitness journey can become a hamster wheel of “still too skinny.” Setting realistic expectations and focusing on the process is crucial 💯
Well, I think many of us start obsessive because we want to do it the perfect way. This will, however, take away the fun of the training. After a while I started to also eat the 'bad' food because I just challenged myself to do it and noticed that eating it once in a while doesn't affect my looks and progression. Nowadays I follow my training program and just track my calories (roughly, not obsessive) and protein. I don't care about the fat and carbs. Gymming and the life around it is what gives me a lot of energy.
Beauty standards cause insecurity for men too, I remember when i was younger i used to look at the ripped bodybuilders thinking I needed to be a superhuman to get friends and admiration from others. I was skinny/lean and would look at myself and feel disgusted because my arms werent huge and i didnt have abs and I went on a huge spree of doing exclusive ab building trying to get the 6 pack I always wanted. I eventually stopped after 8th grade but now sitting around noticing my weight gain after not doing much from a pandemic I started working out around the house again. The best thing to do is take it easy, one at a time and develop over time. Build yourself up and get there eventually nothing is instant and too much after doing not enough can cause its own problems
thank you for talking about this!!!!! eating disorders in the fitness/gymbro community are so untalked about, people always just have a "push harder" mindset and it makes me sad as someone who's already gone through an ED and is trying to get into fitness. congrats on the introspection!!!
Most people don't realize that it's not just young girls that develop eating disorders/body issues from things they see on the internet or from people irl, I'm glad that there is starting to be more representation of men and boys who experience these things or things similar because it deserves to be talked about ! Great video !
You should be extremely proud of yourself for sharing your story and struggles. If even one person takes something away from your willingness to speak up then it was all well worth the effort.
I’m soo glad I got into fitness before all these influencers became a thing. the only people I could really compare myself to were at the gym and seeing the same people day after day you could tell who’s on juice.
I lift for years now,but i have not the insane body these people have... And i don't need it, i even do fasting a lot of times, and that makes me feel way better than ever before, what you see it's not natural, they live on nutritions that your body doesn't need at all, and all just for others to see... I have muscle, but i don't have the muscle any people that work out in the gym has... Why? Because i don't boost my intake for 24/7... Just idiotic, and all it does it's destroys you. The more you take in, the higher the risk to ruin yourself.
Thank you for your vulnerability. I have so much respect for you and your mission to fight back against the many harmful and misleading aspects of the fitness industry. I recently began caring about my own fitness about two years ago, and since then have had to check myself several times to avoid these same pitfalls. Especially as someone of seemingly chronic low self-esteem, they're easier to fall into than one might think.
I am so impressed with the level of maturity and self realization for such a young man. Also, highlights that males go through similar issues as females regarding insecurities and body image. I believe you will be very successful in whatever you set your mind to.
it’s crazy how similar this story is to my experience. i’m 18 now and i feel like i’ve really become aware of these behaviors but it’s still a daily fight. if i had seen this video two years ago i might have woken up. thank you Josh for speaking out about your experiences to help those who need it
Not only is it heartbreaking to see that someone can be so influenced by trends but I find it even more heartbreaking that so little people talk about eating disorders in men when they are just as common. I'm glad someone is speaking up to make sure that others don't go down the same path.
Scooby, the real OG and a legend in fitness channels. He was the one who inspired me to be fit and without all the fuss. Without him simplifying everything for me, I wouldn't have started in the first place. Wow I feel so old.
Man, this is one of the most important fitness videos I've ever seen. I hope this gets 20M views and begins a real conversation around men who struggle with body dysmorphia and other fitness related mental health issues. Thank you 💯
@@Sawrattan don't blame the women for speaking about it as the topic only received media coverage because victims tend to voice out themselves, but instead encourage more men to talk about it for the same effect. Unfortunately it will still take a while cuz many men (which contributes to media and society) might be in denial of call you weak or "unmanly" for talking about an important topic.
Absolutely wild to me that there are others who have felt like this as well. You put into words what I’ve been internally struggling with for the better part of a year. This is awesome dude
This was a great video that I shared with my 13 year old daughter who plays lots of sports and is sometimes too focused , at her age and activity level, on trying to cut calories when I keep expressing to her that that should not be, and is not the healthiest, path for her at this stage in her growth and training. Sometimes they gotta here it from someon else. Especially since much of your journey was taken around her same age and energy output level. Also the reinforcement of not comparing yourself to others was a good reminder for her as well. Thanks dude.🙏🏼❤💪
I was eating “healthy” and ended up with ulcerative colitis which I think was caused by eating excessive amounts of protein. At first the results we’re good but in the end I was losing muscle suffered extreme fatigue from over exercising and having basically 0 carb and fats. Glad you shared this, I know a few people who also need to see this.
Do you mean Colitis not Ulcerative Colitis? UC is an inflammatory Bowel disease and is a lifelong condition. Colitis is inflammation of the bowel, and can be caused by poor diet etc. the two are often confused. (I have Crohn’s, so am familiar with all IBD).
Thanks man, this is crazy helpful. I've just started getting into fitness and weightlifting, and looking at myself critically, I can already see myself going down this path. This video will probably save lives. You're doing god's work
This is the first video I’ve seen talking about orthorexia so thank you for shining a light on the disease. I remember when I had it, I used to break down crying on the days where I couldn’t work out and starve myself until I was able to. This eating disorder isn’t talked about enough and like you said social media plays a big role in perpetuating it.
I was the complete opposite tbh. My skinniness was a point of pride for me, because my train of thought was basically “fat = unhealthy, skinny ≠ fat, therefore skinny = healthy” I later learned that being omega skinny was unhealthy, and so I started exercising and eating more and healthier. But nowhere near the extent shown in this video, I was only trying not to get heart cancer. In fact, the “before” video of you shown near the beginning of this video was my goal
Josh - well done. Thoroughly reserached points were made, and the presentation/video editting strategy is incredible. Don't slow down, this channel has the potential to be very big.
"Never Compare your Beginning with someone's Middle"
Hey chef love your videos and you right
correction- "never compare your balls with someone's pipe"
You shouldn't compare yourself anyway, because there will always be people who have way better beginnings.
@@relaxandfocus5563 correct
@@relaxandfocus5563 your right
Homie was literally what most guys that age wanted to look like from the start, shows what social media does to the brain
Your comment is on 69 likes so i’m not gonna like it but I 100% agree. Social Media actively causes Body Dysmorphia istg.
Exactly!!!
Hell I'm double that age and working towards that.
So true! I’m 18 and I’d kill to look like he did at the beginning. not literally if course.
@@VIIStardust I’m 15 and I’ve been doing basketball and swimming for around 6 years. Decided to go to gym and in around 3+ months I got results which are around the same as his. I’m planning to keep it natural and cut out more unhealthy food to get better results. I’d recommend going to gym cause not only you look better, you’ll also look at life in different way
Every beginning lifter in today's insane fitness social media climate needs to watch this video. Great work man!
It's great to see you here
You're a wise man.
yo sean i love your channel man
So good to see you support this video. I feel like I lived through this. I'm now nearly 40 and avoid UA-cam fitness videos like the plague having consumed advice from such "professionals" during my 20s and buying into all the BS. However recently started enjoying your videos, so good to see someone speaking honestly and setting a good example. My partner is a physio and she approves your videos!.... While disapproving of my believe that I can still train pain away! Keep up the good work my friend
Every (millionaire) actor trying fool kids with their "broccoli, chicken, rice" bullshit needs to watch this.
Why is Chris Hemsworth selling a fitness program while he's on gear?
Can we talk about how good he looked even at the beginning of the process. Now that's what body dysmorphia does to you.
What the fuxk is dysmorphia?
Oh nevermind, I personally want to lose weight and gain strength, its going good
He looked perfect right at the start, before he started any of this nonsense.
@@philipford6183 exactly I agree.
@@philipford6183 yeah but unless you’re skinny you wouldn’t know how much those compliments suck. I hated being called skinny bc it made me feel small. What’s perfect to you could be exactly what they hate about themselves, him starting his regiment was a great thing he just took it too far.
None is talking about how this dude looked perfectly fine even before he started lifting, and he still saw himself as "weak" these internet standarts are ruining peoples lives fr.
Friend of mine in my judo club is strong as an ox, he has obvious muscle physique but he is a bit chubby, he is competing in heavy weight, very good guy but he is insanely insecure, never went to a beach with us, over summer he prefers hoodie and shorts because his legs are well defined but he has a belly. When we try to talk to him telling him he looks decent and theres nothing to worry about, he says "Teddy Riner is 100+ but all muscle" its sad that everyone knows at least 3-5 people whos lives are damaged by comparison to standards somebody pined for all of us..
Dude I was like "Well got dang, he's pretty defined!" And he's all like "I was so skinny" 😱
Nice pfp
legit he bigger than me
This dude looked better then 90+% of people, serisously. And he was into running - why the fuck would you need a massive Chest and Biceps for that? Legs as well - a dyclist needs to have some conciderable force to push trough elevations. A runner not so much.
And being "skinny" certainly is better then being fat. He propably still had more muscle then the average guy who doesn't have a Six Pack, but rather a fucking barrel on the belly area.
I am not impressed easily…. But I am impressed after this video. Great advice
Honestly me too
Watch yourself
Youre easily impressed than loser lmao
@@ebola5632 I can't comprehend what you're talking about
He meant that this video was meh, which it kinda was.
I'm really glad I saw this now. I'm a 16-year old, who just started lifting. I could see myself going down a similar path. Thank you for this, sincerely.
Good luck on your journey mate. I’m also a 16-year old who wants to resume lifting soon
@@JordansAnalysis Thanks, you too
@@kapoink835 I’m eleven and chubby and sad
@@wheal2825 Thats okay! I think accepting these things is the first step, irregardles of whether they are true or not. I recommend some form of exercise, doesn't have to be much at first. According to studies, exercise is one of the best ways to improve mood however it might take some time for it to "kick in", I've noticed. Most important thing is doing something you actually enjoy. Trying to keep up an exercise routine that consist purely of things you hate is impossible. So try to find something you actually, truly enjoy doing. And start small, less is more in the beginning. Good luck!
@@kapoink835 Kay I begun but problems keep coming
As a girl who recovered from anorexia in 2017, I was interested in watching this too see what a male perspective would look like. I was genuinely shocked at how similar our experiences were (with the exception of the goal as I misguidedly believed getting skinnier would make me a better cross country runner even though I was already very lean). It really drove home the idea that eating disorders are not gender specific and no one gender should feel like their experience is invalid. Thank you for sharing and I wish you the best in your health.
He is talking about orthorexia not anorexia.
Sadly eating disorders aren't talked about nearly enough. Many times they're overlooked unless it's at an extreme.
@@whatever7338 Wow he was? I didn't know that!
@@whatever7338 Orthorexia is still a eating disorder soooo.....
@@whatever7338 still an eating disorder, which is actually pretty similar to anorexia: orthorexia, as stated in the video, is an eating disorder caused (quite ironically) by an unhealthy obsession with health, while anorexia is an eating disorder caused by a heavily distorted body image. Both, if not properly taken care of, can lead to very unhealthy eating habits that can have very serious concequences for your health. To the original commenter, I'm glad you were able to recover and I hope you're now living an healthy life. The sad thing is that body dysmorphia is recognised disquietingly often as exclusively a "female" problem, when it's just as bad and just as common for men, only that women usually aim to become unattainably skinny, while men usually aim to become unattainably muscular. Body dysmorphia really is a problem regardless of gender and I hope everyone affected can overcome it sooner rather than later.
Amazing as per usual. Everyone needs to watch this.
Agreed
The doctor has spoken!
good to see you here lol
Dad you told you went to get milk from the grocery store .....it's been 5 years pls come back
Greg changed the game for me!! Lost 16 pounds and kept it for 2 years for now
> “Too much of anything could do harm to your health. Even if that thing is health.”
That was a cool quote
Such a great message, applies almost everywhere.
but fake
@@umadbro4493 nah
Not really ? Eating healthy and exercising is needed. If you're over working yourself to get jacked then you're you got some personal problems you need to address. Just watch Dr.Berg.
@@jakecarroll5 obviously, but you can go too far, like you said yourself e.g. when you overwork yourself
People usually associate eating disorders as a problem that teenage girls have but lot of boys are silently struggling from this too. Thank you for making this video and sharing your story.
wen i was suffering from it people made fun of me and said i was on drugs
@@boss_galaga94 don't give a shit about people
@@boss_galaga94 People can be real asses, if they lack empathy then don't listen to anything they have to say.
That’s literally me, least it was when I hit my depression period that I would stress eat and simply eat for comfort. Pushing my body weight from 140 to 220 in a span of 3 years
This is because girls are getting all the help they need and then boys are just getting made fun of and bullied
Your 17-year-old body is my end-goal physique that I've been working on for 5 years now. I'm not even close to what you were at 17, though that really goes to show you that you were doing damn well. Media can really skew peoples views, even BUFF and cut 17 year olds thinking they don't look good enough. Glad you spread awareness using this video.
Good luck reaching your goal!
even his starting point, id give so much to be in that position rn
and ive been working out for 3 years
I'm 26 and God damn he was shredded at 17
@@skycastoasis2445do you have inceskeleton?
"Comparison is the thief of joy." Good for you for getting to the point where you're focusing on your health. You've been through quite a grueling journey, and it's encouraging to hear your positive message.
Read that as "Compassion is the their of joy." and got real confused haha
I really appreciate this. It's really refreshing to see this from a male's point of view. we always talk about what women go through but not young boys and men. Thank you
If you only knew how much social pressure there is on men…
@@timullrich1464 ☹ I have 2 young sons too. 11 and 5 and it makes me worried.
My son is six and already wanting me to check out his "abs". Fortunately he's still young and delusional enough to think he looks like a fitness model😅. However this makes me anxious thinking about him at 14 or 15. Even as a mother it feels like your voice is so small compared to someone like The Rock or an Avenger.
@@KingdomFitnessPensacola yeah I'm definitely worried about my boys
@@leahswenson7776 I'm 18 now and I don't really have a healthy lifestyle yet, but I'm still a teenager, and I workout. When I was a kid with my dad we always worked out and I can't believe I did 100 pushups 100 burpees 100 pullups, etc. The weird thing is I never thought about social pressures as a kid but I was antisocial, and I had a good group of friends. As I am 18 now I can see how what young kids think and do can really affect what they become in the future. Just make sure you have a good husband
Great video Josh! I hope this message reaches as many people as possible.
Absolutely
Hi Mario.👋
"Too much of anything can be unhealthy even if that thing is 'health'"
What a quote
The body he showed he had at the beginning of his journey was still very impressive! I wish I had anything close to that.
Yeah, very athletic. Some muscle but not like a bodybuilder. Healthy and balanced physique with great posture.
Currently, I'm working towards that. I used to play a lot of videogames and ate too little, so my posture is bad, I'm now at about the ideal weight tho, which is nice.
@@wolffrags9856 I wish I had your dedication. My problem is quite the opposite, though. Yes, I do play a lot of video games, but my problem is that I’m overweight. I wish to actually manage to lose some weight in the future since I did try multiple times, but to no success.
@@xXmlgamingXx355 your ideal physique is possible but you have to work for it. Basically you just got to push through and be dedicated.
It's exactly my ideal male body type (not trying to sound offensive, all healthy bodies are good I just think it looks the best).
@@xXmlgamingXx355 yeah dude, it sucks at the beggining, but as someone who's been overweight in the past, you just gotta have focus, dedication and information.
Also, you are going to see some lean people at the gym and is possible to feel bad at the beggining, but its ok, everyone is in a different place in life, you have to concentrate only on yourself and your progress (if thats what you want).
I truly believe that we got to be healthy, but as body image is concerned, i think we should do 1 of 2 things: accept our own bodies and learn to be happy with it, or work to change what we dont like with realistic expectations. The middle ground of beeing unhappy with our bodies and doing nothing to change is the worst possible place.
There is this one guy at my gym who is really overweight, and i gotta tell you, its the guy i admire the most there! He's been going for quite some time and obtained some great progress! The first steps are the hardest to take and he is doing them with so much focus and frequency that i find really inspiring.
A lot of people who i know and have great bodies where actually overweight and unhappy with their bodies, i guess that gives some kind of extra focus, i dont know.
Whatever you decide to do, just dont be unhappy with yourself 🙃
Scooby is a genuine person. He is to be protected at all cost.
Indeed
People like that are rare. AND HE'S LIKE A GEM
@Charlie Sthill we live in a society
Agree! is is great!
@Charlie SthillI have a dream
Chasing a “look” is the worst thing to do when it comes to your fitness journeys from personal experience. Now I do lots of different types of workouts because it’s fun and my health>looking like an influencer.
That’s one way to accept defeat
@@deleon3747 idk man, I’m at peace because I know at least I’m doing more with my life that’s a trolling on UA-cam comments. You do you, though.
@@starlight8554 ok do you feel better..? Nice cat lol
@@deleon3747 lol, accepting defeat is inevitable if your goals were unrealistic to begin with...
@@deleon3747 I feel great :) not my cat sadly, he’s an internet cat.
"Taking care of your fitness is the most _body positive_ things you can do."
Y E S !
Outstanding video! Man, At age 18, I weighed 98 lbs at a height of 6’1”. From age 21-22, I went through a series of gastrointestinal failures that resulted in 4 major surgeries that kept me looking like a skeleton. I didn’t even have a “normal” BMI until my mid 30’s. Basically the first three decades of my life, everyone was stronger than me. Everyone was bigger than me. Everyone was fitter than me. And comparisons like that are a really easy thought trap to fall into.
Being grateful for what you are given > the grass on the other side of the hill.
Now get out there and train!
hey wassup dude, nice seeing you here
Your channel helped me with many things, one of which was to just keep playing my drums every day and do long walks. Just got out there and trained, thank you for that Ramsey. Love ya mate!
Wow, I thought that my 115 lbs at a height of 6'1" when I was 16 was insane! Now at 40, I'm 6'2" and 165 lbs. That last inch was heavy!
The grass is always greener on the other side
I only train to get that good feeling after completing a workout. I don’t worry too much about what I eat, whether I’ve big muscles or not. I just enjoy the good feelings that come with exercise
y, it's so liberating :)
perfect
Yeah it gives that amazing feeling after a workout
I workout just to feel strong , having a nice body is a plus side lol
Fk yeah, we are average workout enjoyers
The worst part about these "Natural" hollywood tv stars is they make up crazy fake workout routines that they claim to follow, and their younger fans might actually think this is true and it could lead to situations like this.
Honestly people are kinda dumb to think they would actually put their actual work out routine for everyone to see
@The Medical Enthusiast their parents teachin em shit?
Those Men's Health Celebrity workout videos are just long commercials for useless exercise products and routines
Yea, genetly gifted ones, hollywood stars especially.
I mean, I'm sure they do have their own workout routines. But the problem is that people think or are made to think from media that if they do just that and they will look like them, discounting the fact most of them are on PEDs and doing it for fame, money or to influence.
This same UA-camr made a video about Hollywood that expressed that. Like seriously, would anyone like the age of The Rock will ever look like that with natural training alone?
I'm not discounting hard work, and I'm sure they do. But we shouldn't be looking at Hollywood for role models because much of them appears more than it is.
And it's becoming dangerous that younger generations wanting to look like that and are chasing recognition when they should be focusing on improving themselves and don't realize the consequences in the long run. Like MFs want to take PEDs to be a buff waiter or something lmao.
Nowadays, a lot of fitness gurus or "influencers" that give wrong informations with their photoshopped images and PED bodies just to sell you some BS and make them look good.
Like always, media hype things up all the time to take advantage of the gullible.
really appreaciate this. Im a woman who struggled with EDs through my teenage and im glad there's awareness for the guy side of things . the male fitness world is dangerous in a unique way because we (teenage tumblr anorexics) knew not eating was deeply unhealthy but I've not seen someone call out the orthorexia dogma for also being damaging mentally and physically.
Right? Throughout my school life I remember been shown so many videos discussing anorexia (mostly in women) but nothing discussing other EDs, whether that included overeating or undereating. More awareness about diet needs to be given to children, and they should also be taught how to maintain a healthy one.
@@onemoreweirdo207maybe its Just because they are/were the Most Common ed? Not a fact tho Just a wild guess.
@@nuke-161 I mean yeah, they are common, and it's certainly important to educate people about it, but obesity is also quite prevelant nowadays so I would assume it's not that much rarer.
good stuff my man
I cried
hey Rudy. dont worry, i won't make a 0-3-5 joke here cause this is a serious video
Hi guitar meme guy
rudy adobe can you play 035?
Damn. I didn’t know Rudy was into fitness videos
amazing video josh, realised this after attempting my first cut. Felt absolutely terrible and unreal
Got shredded tho.. fuark
Don't give up yet
Great to see someone I've known for years having similiar interests in so many aspects. Lmao when I started watching your CS content I was like 30lbs overweight and that dumb ass game was my life, even with a very sporty background I was just a lazy slouched mofo with no interest in getting fit/muscular. Luckily, I realised this before reaching adulthood. Good luck Matt!
Amm bunny hoper here ????
The hell are u doin here lol. Ive come to realise that people that really enjoy competitive games, usually also enjoy competitive sports.
Its weird because the first video and pictures of him before he started lifting are what I would love to be more like and be satisfied with at his age. He looked perfectly fine for his age. Just goes to show how social media makes us feel like crap inside and out.
fr if i have i body as he was at that age I would be satisfied.
Hell that's all I'm working for now! I never cared much about having muscle. Just want to be thin and have the cardio and endurance to run
@yhootoob what attitude?
@yhootoob still have no idea what youre talking about
@@jonathan_8100 , maybe he is talking about people desiring other persons’ appearence. “If i had his body, i would be perfectly fine.”
I'm a CBT therapist and I think this is such an important video. Unfortunately eating disorders aren't recognised enough within men, but orthorexia and "bigorexia" are a big issue among the young male population. Thanks for shedding light on the topic, and for being so honest about your experience. I'm glad you're in a better place now.
hello im like cbt can you help me with it?
Can you help me get out of orthorexia
Cock and balls torture?
Hello Im into CBT can you help me with it?
cock and ball
The only healthy way of comparing yourself to others, it to compare yourself to yourself from yesterday. Everything else either leads to anxiety or an unhealthy ego.
Even then you shouldn't. There are genetic variations that make some people start off better than others. Some get fuller muscle bellies, while others can lift heavier
That’s not so healthy for me, considering I’m getting worse, lol.
You can still admire people and learn with them, just don't try to live other peoples lives.
Think about things you want to accomplish in life and things you want to do.
Do not think about trying to impress others. A king of imbeciles is still an imbecile.
I dress nicely because it gets better results in business, not because I care about impressing people.
I have money because it makes life easier, not so I can impress others.
I keep improve my properties because it makes me feel good and because it gets better results in business, not because I care what the neighbors think.
Improve your life and yourself. To hell with everyone else. Vanity doesn't pay the bills.
Comparing yourself to the you of yesterday can also be unhealthy. Everything has a healthy and unhealthy version of it, keep that in mind. Define goals and then focus on the now, that's the safest route for people dealing unhealthy behaviour and ego.
I started lifting when I was 15 cause I wanted to get stronger and hated looking skinny. I never lifted to impress girls but instead to stop getting bullied, be able to defend myself and to take my mind off of my terrible mental health and physical health. Luckily I spend a lot of time researching muscle gain in general and was able to avoid what was discussed in the video. It’s been exactly a year since I started lifting and I have so far put on 35 lbs of muscle and maintained 13 percent body fat. I have done this while eating 3,800 calories daily of whatever food I want while trying to include high protein and nutrient dense foods into my diet. I don’t want this video to discourage anyone into not taking lifting seriously as it has cured my mental health problems and taught me discipline.
Yeah lifting is pretty nice, I started almost purely weightlifting at 15 too and it doesn't take that long for results to come really.
How do you eat that much man, please tell me bc I’m 14 and put on some muscle but I hit a plateaus
Same boat here, about to start on that journey tho
@@quandaledingle3262 if your trying to eat more I would track the amount of calories your trying to eat and slowly try to increase your daily calories. If your plateauing I would try to change your lifting routine until you find one that you see the most muscle gain through.
@@liamjunier8624 Tracking calories is something I would be careful with as it could turn into a bad habit and can also lead to eating disorders. And if someone is 14 I would not worry too much about it if you are getting skinnier, because once you stop growing you will need less calories to maintain the weight.
I'm glad that I didn't grow up in the age of Instagram influencers, when I was in high school it was just reality tv stars. They at least didn't pretend to be just normal people making insane transformations. I feel for the zoomers because that has got to take its toll on your developing self esteem
It's alright, most of the influencers don't look or act very normal either. There will always be something to reel in the weak and vulnerable unfortunately.
I think I’m technically a zoomer and honestly it’s not that bad. Some people just can’t get in the mindset of not caring; caring may not be the right word here but you get the idea. Other than that our lives are pretty great and easy, we can be very social if we like, or literally never talk to anyone face to face. Just like every little ‘group’ of people in life there are always those outliers that make you wonder lol
Oh and I think tik tok and Instagram reels are were most of the feeling bad about your body crap comes from. People get so absorbed into those apps and it’s kinda addicting not gonna lie
@WoboTheWombat Yeah exactly. I mean I'm not gonna shame you for being overweight, but your *definitely* not going trick me into praising you
His body at 17 which he called “skinny fat” is what my end goal looks like
a year straight of progressive overload working out 3 days a week you could get that
@@pure2291 naw, man. Like it was said in the video, everyone’s different. Working out 3 times a week could work for some to achieve that physique, but not for others. I almost had physique like that too, but was working myself to the bone for it and now just accepted my genetics and just workout and eat relatively clean to be my best self.
@@pure2291 nah it all depends where you start from, don't say that cause it might unmotivated people
Trust me bro your goals will change on the way there.. we always want more and more
I think thats the problem with people taking gear in the beginning everybody wants to try and max out their naturally possible physique to maintain that after being on gear.. only Problem is that they don't think about how their goals will change.. for example someone uses test e and gains some pounds, but while gaining them he suddenly wishes to be a lot leaner at the same time and that thought doesnt go away till he decides to do the next cycle and so on.. the fitness industry is fucked up and except a handful of people who are truly natural most nattys are still fake nattys and will never admit it
Pure No you can't, I've been on that for two years and a half and I'm not even close.
Sadly there are far too many victims of this mentality, and it’s seemingly only gotten worse with how many clearly unnatural people don’t disclose that fact, giving even more unrealistic standards to teens. Thank you for being comfortable enough to share your story, and I hope it reaches even one person who needs to hear this.
I always be cautious and do research when learning about these things. People should start educating themselves about these. We shouldn't censor these unrealistic standards, If people are easily manipulated by these stuff then they would be easily manipulated about anything.
The first video of yourself is literally what I’d like to look like - slim and toned. Funny how we are never happy.
Honestly
same same
i know right... this bloke is a nutter.
Hey I'm his same age and being healthy ain't bad but sometimes you have to ignore it to progress
Slim and toned wont save your ass in an emergency. Mighty strength will.
I've experienced this same thing, it's interesting to see it from a male perspective. I was always chasing being skinny and its only now thay I've discovered powerlifting and stopped comparing myself to insta models that I feel healthy and at peace with my body and am able to eat anything without guilt or binge eating. Hope is out there for anyone struggling. An amazing video. Thank you for shedding more light on this.
The rise of roided actors playing superheroes - and bulking up in three months- has really messed up the minds of young men. Those three month transformations are just unrealistic.
Three month transformation arent unrealistic, you just have to understand your foundation.
and the fact that they look that way because they are severly dehydrated and is still seen as the optimal body is kinda wack
@@localfriendlycloud7720 Severely dehydrated? They get such strict training with trainers that they never EVER look dehydrated, I don't know what you mean by that, they just have really low body fat after the training
@@jaisotheunfathomablybased7135 they ment probably the trick actors use to look more muscular while filming. They usually have to be dehydrated because muscles are more visible and more outlined that way. Some actors talked about this in interviews for example Henry Cavill.
@@jaisotheunfathomablybased7135 you don’t know what you’re talking about, actors, bodybuilders, and models do dehydrate so do fighters before weigh in. Losing water weight in muscle makes them look more defined, vascular, and “cut”. When you hold a natural amount of water in you look more bulky and less defined. Tons of actors and bodybuilders talk about how they’re forced to do so and they basically feel like they’re on the verge of dying. They don’t dehydrate while training they do it for when they need aesthetics like photos, movies, and competition
Me being a 15 year old teenager, thank you a lot. I’m really glad I’ve found this out because even though I was working on being “healthy”, my communication skills were very bad. I will keep working out but I’ll try to develop my own personality from now on.
That's the spice! Your character is the most important part of you because everything stems from it. You're on the right track, kid.
U got a good head on your shoulders do u first n 4most n it's the mind thats matters b healthy by all means but not at risk 2 your self God bless 🙏
oy Hex, am autistic (aspergers) so my own communication skills were pretty bad too. what helped:
-read a few etiquette books. helps to have basic idea of how to act in various situations
-watch a few good tv shows/movies. don't become a tv head. just that it helps to understand cultural references and have something to talk about. KobraKai is pretty straight btw
-read Bible. helps straighten out inside the head big time, which by itself puts you on better footing communication-wise
keep at it; you'll do fine
Same here,this video is really eye-opening. I wish you the best!
Same, wish you luck my brother!
I like Tim Ferris’ slow-carb diet because it specifically says the cheat day is mandatory otherwise it’s unhealthy and can cause a lot of problems down the line.
I've learnt that you shouldn't despise "feel good" foods, thinking it's taboo to touch a bit of chocolate or indulgent meals when you're trying to achieve health goals; it creates a terrible relationship with food and in the long run can do you more harm than good. So important to still enjoy your food, and give yourself a treat!
Sup andrew
Lyle Mcdonald call them "free meals" instead of "cheat meals" because cheating has a very bad connotation
The man himself !
OTAY OTAY
Wow. That is how I wanted to look when I was 17. It's amazing what sort of mental battles people are going through without us knowing. Even those who appear perfect. Hope you're well, Josh.
Your "skiny form" is literally my dream physique. Too bad I'm just built big, and feminine...
same siatuation lol
@@heinrichotoyama4516 i have such weird fat distrubtion, wide hips and big thighs i look weird
@@donmagulon Same, but I don't care.
Mine too, I'm a way, way skinnier version of his skinny form
Same, im very skinny and people always advise me to eat more when i started working out but it's just hard for me with my appetite and picky eating :/
I feel so bad for him, dealing with an eating disorder as a teen while juggling sports and highschool sounds rough. I'm glad he's doing better now. Take care of yourself, men.
Well Love Island has a lot to explain
@fUck eRy no problem, goodluck with everything :))
@yhootoob what do you mean?
@@SoVidushi nevermind that yhootoob guy, he is just a random toxic user on the internet. Your comment is really good and you are such a great persona, I hope you doing well
Ppf
I was a lucky one. My mother was a world class rowing athlete, and her long time friend is a dietologist/physician that works for my country's national anti-doping organization. They would certainly know a bit about health and nutrition. I think I don't appreciate the luck I have to basically be born into an athlete's family, but this video gets me thinking about that. I should help my friends with this sort of thing, or at least guide them in the right direction.
The question is,how much do you lift?💀
@@jatin2866 not much, I deadlift 150kg, but I like to prioritize form over weight
@@svenyes4078 damn, who is your mother?
@@hassuntzu6523 she’s an old swedish rowing champion, won nationals a few times and eventually got in into the national team and competed in a world championship, didn’t win sadly. She had to cut her career short because of university though.
That is a really honorable goal to go for, let others know about health and you will be surprised how less ppl know about how to live healthy
Thank you for talking about this! I feel like orthorexia isn't talked about as often as anorexia, perhaps because the sufferers are chasing "health". I almost developed orthorexia myself, and now that I've mended my relationship with food, it's just bonkers how much I see disordered eating patterns being advertised as healthy ways of eating, especially in the fitness space. Glad to hear you were able to pull through and find help and regain balance!
You're legit telling my life story. Sometimes it feels like I'm a fuckig slave to that dysmorphic body image to the point of having LITERALLY my WHOLE LIFE on hold because I just can't take it out of my mind
Be the ultimate version of yourself
As a 19 year old I can relate. I did a lot of the things you did. I'm just glad I realized it sooner. Teenagers have no business following extremely strict and budget unfriendly diets and workouts that will not achieve them their unrealistic goals. I only hope content like this becomes more mainstream.
I’m kind of lucky bc I got my exercise from practical things like riding bikes and was thinking of cutting wood for the fire (cos it’s cold in Australia right now) I feel as if going to gym when I first took interest in exercise I would’ve developed an unhealthy routine. I’ve always been very routine heavy and consistent with it so going to the gym would’ve been a really bad introduction to my life. Can’t say for sure without actually going to gym.
I feel bad for people like this bc I think it could’ve easily been me
Someone has to speak out the truth.🔥
Malayali
@@straightbusta2609 dude malayalis everywhere uff pewer
What the... Mallu alert 😂
Definitely needed this reality check as I'm restarting my fitness journey and feeling myself slip into a different unhealthy mindset while trying to fix my already unhealthy mindset with body image. Thank you!
My brother got deep into bodybuilding and fitness when he was a teenager. That graduated into a full on eating disorder as he got more obsessed. That was back in the early 2000's, so that all happened without the overwhelming amount of shit on social media, I've not idea what would have happened to him if Instagram was around back then. I really sympathize with young guys and girls who get consumed by body image because I've seen where it can lead.
I had a friend who also got deep into bodybuilding, like unhealthy deep into it. He use to have a really hard time concentrating and sleeping, he would routinely skip out on trips with us and group gatherings because he was cutting weight at the moment.
It’s not our fault that highschool forces unrealistic expectations for males
As a female who got into fitness and diet I really relate to this and I can’t stress enough about this topic. I always tell people be extremely careful when you really get into fitness and diet because it will literally take over you and your life and ruin your perception of so many things. I’m 16 years old and I’ve been struggling with a similar disorder that Josh did since I was about 13 and let me be brutally honest here. The disorder truly never fully leaves you.
Early 2010s*
@@evaleenapylypiv4498 started going on Tumblr around the 2013 era and found an ed forum. Mind you I already had God awful body image issues at 8 years old and being a teen during those times wasn't good for me. I don't partake in ed behavior as often as I had before but my fiance is seriously pissed at my mom for giving me body dysmorphia. It never leaves you tbh
I was impressed with your first recording. Hollywood, influencers, and social media have blown this "ideal physique" so out of proportion that I'm shocked that anyone would be unhappy with that body. Good job bringing this to light and promoting a healthy & sustainable lifestyle to teenagers who might be caught in the same trap.
Your Editing!!! 😍 keep it up! And on a more serious note - very important topic, glad you brought it up! 👍
No
Video: bodybuilding videos are a scam.
Me: I see what you did there...
This is such an important video and I want to give you the biggest hug. It’s an aspect of men’s health that REALLY needs more attention and I’m so glad you took the time and had the courage to share your story. Massive love and respect ❤
This breaks my heart to see because my fitness "journey" started the same way. My senior year of high school I started doing the same thing - attempting to find guidance from "influencers" who had no place providing nutrition advice, and worked out endlessly. All I wanted was to be skinny and as a result I started cutting all "bad" foods from my diet, which turned into orthorexia. I was so restrictive that I would either avoid social gatherings or binge when given access to a ton of food at such social events. It really took a toll on my physical and mental health and while I'm in a much better place now 5 years later, I still tend to struggle with the guilt of skipping the gym or eating foods that as a high schooler I deemed unacceptable.
Replace getting muscular, with getting skinny and you get the girl version. It's so weird that we did the exact same thing, we are told the same thing too, end up with the same bad habits, and feeling worse and worse...Hearing a guy's side of things is really nice. Like a breath of fresh air since women tend to talk about this sometimes (even if they go back with better restrictive skills lately, still, they did their best). The only thing is that you weren't starving yourself because you need to gain instead of losing. The rest is like...man. I did the same things, didn't electrocute myself, not that.
But I did the rest and also, a few more great things: like convincing myself a glass of water and 30 g of a banana is a meal, feeling full after one spoon of anything is the result. Feeling sick and thinking: Nah, I ate is how down the drain I went. And I am trying to like my body more but if someone naturally looks better, just because that's how their body looks, I still feel like less of a human being even if I know it doesn't matter.
If someone only likes me for my looks then I don't need that person anyway and we'll never be happy. So, what's the point? Who knows? We just want to be loved. And somehow it got to our head: you can't be loved if x and y. Connection is necessary for survival, or it used to be, but our brains are still old style. Life evolved, brain still reacts to triggers it reacted to 2000 years ago 'cause it worked. So, of course, nothing is enough when it comes to getting what kept humanity alive.
And I really like skinny girls, I really do which is weird. I like feeling like I am floating but I just want to do something else with my life which is all that convinces my perfectionist brain from taking over, I will say: I am going to eat that piece of bread, yes. I want to do something else than stand there and look pretty. And I am still eating healthy and etc but I hope I will never care as much if I eat some pasta one day cause I was hungry for something filling.
Thank you so much for making this vid, it takes guts and if any guy tells you: you didn't try hard enough, you're not manly, blah blah. Please, for the love of God, for all the girls who totally relate to you, don't listen to them. This vid alone makes you more humane than most and that 100 percent is lovable and respectable.
but dudes SHOULD be ripped, and so should girls!
Well the thing you said about liking me for my looks part is basically a bonus because looks obviosly make a big difference in relationship and IMO the love i stronger
Being skinny is not unhealthy, being borderline anorexic is unhealthy
@@JohnSmith-zk8xp not ripped. Healthy and fit.
@@JohnSmith-zk8xp please no , healthy is alright
I started lifting after a bad breakup and got hooked. I saw progress the first few years but it’s slowed down as I’m natural and feel like I’m close to my genetic limit. It can feel overwhelming when you see so many people who look huge and shredded all over the internet because you want to get to their level. But you have to be realistic. SO many people use gear and edit their photos to look better. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished and only compare to yourself.
Thank you for this.
Im built like a square and have always been naturally strong. As a 93kg south african ex rugby player at 16 i started gymming at 15 and only started seeing progress in muscle definition now but have seen my strength build. Ive wondered on cutting and going too 83 kg but never started
That last part is 115% facts
And steroids
Just a reminder that maximum strenght and musculature is not achieved at a young age but between 30s and 40s
I have a tendency to look up everything I eat, I'll read into things too much and end up feeling like everything is bad for me. This video is really relatable and it helps a-lot with the intrusive fears that come with this disorder.
I feel the same. Before two years I started to get pain in lower back area and since then it didn't stop hurt. Because of that, I start look up everything I eat and if I eat something that is unhealthy, my life is over.
DISCLAIMER: This video is about how my definition of what was 'healthy', slowly changed until it was completely incorrect, causing physical and mental problems. In the title of the video, 'healthy' is in inverted commas for this reason; my definition was wrong. The purpose of this video is to raise awareness of orthorexia, something you should be aware of if you are extremely into fitness.
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You Know What ? Everybody Want it but we don't know how can ? god damn it ! maybe i learn before ! but its fine ! everythings is not to late ! doesn't too late ! it ! Never ! Ever !
Maybe..just maybe, You're extremely perfectionist..like my best friend..haha..well,i guess everyone have their own value,keep a good work😄
Great video! There is not enough attention for this topic. There are a lot more men who are dealing with this kind these of problems. I love working out, but I hate the fitness industry, because it is so fake. I only follow a few people that give honest and good advice. I work out, because it makes me feel good and because I want to reach certain goals that have nothing to do with looking a certain way. For some reason this is 'not done'.
Just because you can carry 200 and something pounds don't make you a teenager and just because you can weigh somewhere around 364 pounds doesn't make you a man but neither do electronics you plus if your strong enough mentaly and physical doesn't mean your human just because enough eat doesn't eat you'll live
Thanks bro this really helped:)
Man your starting point was way better than mine, you had so much muscle definition for somone who didn't hit the gym.
I started out skinier than you but with no muscle definition at all, I looked to be nothing but skin bone and a thin layer of fat over the bone.
We all start somewhere man. Stay consistent and you will reach your goal.
Hey, how much do you weight now? Great progress.
Remember that he had at that point already been doing push-ups and pull-ups and such, plus his extensive sports background. So, the 'starting' point he's showing is just from when he started getting really, really into strength training for size.
Yeah, same here. I used to play a lot of tennis before I start weightlifting and I was literally just bone. I've been lifting for a year and I'm just getting to around where Josh's starting point was.
@@ducdu4136 already did reach my goals, I have been working out for over 3 years and look pretty decent. I just meant that I started at such a shity point with zero foundation
Eating disorders are such a slept on topic, especially among men. This is such an important Video and I hope many more people see it. Having any form of an eating disorder can happen to men too, so if you think you might have one please don't be embarrassed and instead get help from a professional. It's a mental illness thats very treatable and the sooner you start, the higher your chances of recovery are.
To everyone struggling, you can do it! Your worth is not tied to your appearance, even if you might not believe that at the moment. You deserve to be healthy and feel comfortable in your body
I can't even begin to stress how helpful to beginners this is, thank ya.
People should watch videos like this one before beginning any fitness journey. The mental side is severely overlooked while being a serious risk of ruining so many aspects of your life. I really hope these topics get more attention. Very important video, great job!
Not gonna lie, most people would kill for the physique of 16 year old Josh Brett!
Great message behind the video, one that's relevant to anyone interested in personal fitness. It's not about quick results, it's about sustainable results!
Ik, my man had an insane body
100%
exactly
He was cut for sure but a lot of skinny guys just want pure mass and for that you need to bulk. If you were skinny to begin with then cutting will come easy after you finish bulking. I used to be like this dude where I would try to cut calories wherever I could but I now realize the importance of carbs in addition to protein when it comes to building muscle and getting stronger.
his chest in the video has to be the strongest point. he looked hella good even then
Scooby is such an OG. I remember watching him back in my teens too. So glad I got my early info from him and not scammers like kids nowadays do a lot.
Crazy to see young teens and early 20s guys these days developing better physiques than OGs like Scooby who put 30+ years into this. It's so obvious that steroid abuse is becoming more and more common.
@@BalkanManicScooby uses TRT
@@callumfisher8101 which is totally fine given his age and health deterioration associated with age related declining level of testosterone
@@АмиЛаза-г1ю Not really. Its still using steroids to gain an advantage. The average person his age can’t get to his level without using roids. Its no different to using them at 20.
@@callumfisher8101 If he's open about it, then what's the problem? The problems this video exposes are falsehoods of fake naturals.
Genuinely one of the most holistic videos I’ve seen in a long time. Well done brother, keep up the good work!
This story really hits home how important for us to recognize that there is no one standard for "fitness" and that our bodies are designed to adapt to whatever we need them to do. For example, someone whose lifestyle requires them to lift heavy objects is inevitably going to look much different than the person who runs marathons, and there's nothing wrong with that. We also need to learn to trust our bodies, especially when it tell us we need food. Above all, be kind to yourself; fitness should enrich our lives, never detract from it!
I hate how people think Marathon Runners are “weak.” When in reality their slow twitch muscle fibers allows them to endure running far longer.
@@agentsquid9079 The very same thing that ensured the survival of our species too. :) Isn't that a strange coincidence?
@@agentsquid9079 true. They look like that because it's precisely how their muscles need to be for the sport they practice, and that's not bad at all.
I really think that josh is like the marques of fitness industry, he has so many verified channels on his comment section and also each video's a banger.
sorry to ask, but who is Marques?
@@user-oo5xn8uh6c marques brownlee
@@user-oo5xn8uh6c aka MKBHD, tech youtuber.
Both brain and the brawn
I train at home, mainly because at home there is no ego, no mirrors and people to compare myself to. Home training keeps me humble and I don't have to worry about being judged
And no machismo
@LinkPrettyAss they look anorexic tho!
@LinkPrettyAss yeh they do. They always try to look as skinny as possible.
@LinkPrettyAss there is no reason for them to be ripped. They are teens, they are like anorexic teenage girls.
WDYM no mirrors at home?
I used to starve myself rather than eat McDonald's, it took me years to figure out I had an eating disorder, and I'm still struggling to this day. Thanks so much for this video, it was very insightful.
ps: if you still want mcdonald’s but can’t have it for reasons you can find a copycat recipe with altered macros or cleaner ingredients to help the cravings without guilt
I'm 34. Been lifting with home equipment since I was 29 and only ever aimed for a dancer's physique - and even so, the type of authorexia and dysmorphia you describe has been slowly creeping into my mind and heart. Really grateful for your vulnerability in sharing your experience. You have certainly done me a great service!
I started out as obese and even now, healthy 18% body fat, I still have some form of body dysmorphia because of "influencers". I would dream to have your starting physique Josh, I've always wanted to be lean with defined abs, and never have a bunch of fat on me. thanks for this video josh, everyone should see this.
You will get their slowly.
@@koengreen5765 Agreed. People don't realize but the best way is the long way. Cut too hard and you will feel like shit and eventually fall off. you need to be consistently eating 200 calories under maintenance while building muscle. The goal isn't really so much losing weight as it is body recompositing assuming you're already at a healthy BMI weight. 18% body fat at a normal weight. Maintain or lower your daily calories by like a hundred or so while building muscle. What will happen is that those same calories that were going to sustain your fat will now go towards building muscle and your muscle will start to replace the fat. Keep in mind there is a limit to this I'd say probably around 11% body fat for the average person in terms of genetics but could vary depending on who you are, so if you want to be under 10% body fat and that is beyond your genetic comfort zone then that's really where it gets difficult. Also keep in mind that fat doesn't turn into muscle you just replace the fat with it. One more thing, your sodium intake can drastically change your appearance making you bloated and carrying excess water weight so it will make you feel sluggish, and it will make you look a lot worse than you actually do. That's why most people feel like shit after a burger and fries or whatever other unhealthy foods you eat like chips and stuff. Healthy foods will make you look better while giving you more energy throughout the day. You don't have to suffer though and are allowed to cheat your diet a bit assuming you don't go over your daily calorie maintenance and sweat out the excess sodium water weight. Good luck.
@@Soft7y i agree with a lot of what you say but sodium makes you look drier. I have been bloated for a long ass time when I added salt in my preworkouts I look way leaner
@@koengreen5765 100 percent agreed, i at 15 lost a lot of weight so unhealthily that I became skinny fat. I then went on a calorie deficit for 6 fucking months at one point eating as little as 1800 calories as a growing male. Sure I lost some fat but I was built like a stick, now I'm bulking, a lot bigger, and feel a lot better.
This advice is simple,I know, but you don't have to be influenced by influencers. Make your life your own.
I’m a skinny dude, used to be a runner. Just got into going to the gym after living pretty unhealthy for a couple of years. I’m very thankful that I found this video, as my addictive personality probably would lead me into a similar route. Great video JB ❤️🔥
running is healthy
Same here. I've been living as an underweight all my life and just 6 weeks ago, I've been eating, lifting, sleeping and living better. But I have an addictive personality too so I m glad I found this video.
I tend to become obsessed with things that I am really into. I really enjoy working out and having an overall healthy lifestyle. Although my mom is a trainer who promotes a genuinely balanced lifestyle and she always helps me stay on the right track, I sometimes feel that it isn't enough. So it's nice for my mental to have an occasional reminder of the cost of pushing too far. This kind of videos really help me stay conscious of how far I'm pushing. Thank you for sharing your story!
Well done, way to over come. I went into the military at 110 pounds and was often teased about how skinny I was. So I improved my fitness regimen and got myselt up to 140 and I was very fit but still looked very lean at 6 ft tall. So I still got teased until I realized I was out running, out fighting, out swimming, and just plain out performing most of the big guys that teased me. That was when I realized I just dint have the genetics to get that big without going down a bad path. So I let them tease me then gave them shit at every event, drill, and real life action response we had. After often out doing them, and even saving a few of their lives, I left the service at 22 years old at a weight of 165 fit as a fiddle and happy. Anybody looking to get approval from others for the way you look, I urge you to let go of that and find worth in who you are and how you can help others. It's a much happier and healthy path for your body and soul. Good luck to all.
What mos and branch?
Your skinny pictures look really good. It’s weird that you didn’t think so and got sucked into this obsession with gaining muscle. At least so it seems to me. Very good video and even if your routine was unhealthy it shows how much discipline you’re capable of.
fr he looks like a beast for his age at the start of his transformation
@@dr.schuusch9142 I wouldn't go so far as to say beast, but yeah, he looks great at the start for sure, and lookin' like a beast pretty early into his training.
bro fr i wanna know what he was doing in the first video cause he looked pretty good
When your young, the comunities your in and what and how they talk about things can impact your perception and opinion of things massivly. From that perspective it doesnt seem weird for this to happen.
Something that should be pointed out is that not much quality info was popular and algorithmically favoured in the early 2010s, making it easier to slip into this. Great video.
I forget how much the Internet has grown and how much more information is just available in all topics. It's crazy
That’s a great point!
That's a good point, now that you mention it I used to follow some awful routines from obscure websites back in the day.
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I’ve lost so much weight, time and happiness to this side of anorexia and its slowly killing me. I’ve finally reached hospital admission as my weight has completely plummeted and reading all those misleading headlines and following “eatjng like x celebrity diet” or “x celeb only eats these three things” was my own stupid fault. My ability to dance has vanished as my stamina isn’t high enough to do anything and my workouts are basically 10min bursts as anything more and im too exhausted to continue. Ive finally reached out for help to get back on track and hearing it from this kind of youtube channel helps me feel not so alone in this isolating disorder :)
I had an aunt who had a severe eating disorder. I am a firm believer that if you dont have inner confidence and self love you'll NEVER feel pretty. The biggest act of self love you can do is keep healthy BUT have fun doing it!
The best advice I can give is find active things you enjoy (martial arts, dance, yoga, parkour) and then compliment that with a healthy diet. Have simple goals that are realistic (gain flexibility, loose weight, gain muscle) rather than chasing the perfect body. If it’s not enjoyable for you, you’re probably going to crash and feel shitty about yourself. Fitness should enhance your life not overtake it.
Great video as always.
This.
I got to 90kg (169cm) and thought fuck this. Bought a mountain bike after realising treadmills and static bikes do nothing for me. Ride to work (17kms) twice a week and every second week do a lap of town (30km) and the side affect along with full body work out once to twice a week and a healthy diet is down 11 kg in 6 weeks. Find what you love is 100%
He had a martial art but it was karate 💀
@@earthphoenix7068 is karate bad?
When I was taking classes to be a clinical counselor, in diagnosis they told us that Anorexia is more common in Men than in women. I remember the aha moment when I thought back on all the guys I knew who were "fitness nuts" but actually probably had eating disorders based on the anxiety and depression many of those I knew had been dealing with. Didn't seem odd at the time, but as I looked back, it kind of clicked. Very similar stories to yours. Most people think of eating disorders as a female thing, just like most people think of narcissism as a male thing. Not true! You have courage and are doing the right thing by raising awareness. Good work my dude.
I don’t think guys like Greg and Derrick realize how many peoples lives and health they have saved. Honestly one of the best things that has happened in my life. Changed my views on health and fitness for the better and it’s something I’ll carry with me the rest of my life
i love greg
The fitness industry NEEDS people like them
What is Greg’s and derricks channel name?
@@Ivan1993N Greg Doucette and More plates more dates
@@Ivan1993N Greg Doucette and More Plates More Dates
I truly appreciate that video, I see the majority of fitness UA-cam channels, Coaches on Facebook and other platforms promote the "perfect body shape" which is extreme and usually unattainable. Eventually leading to dysmorphia and depression and people both men and women feeling "not good enough". this is one of the few channels that really helps people getting bulk or lean while maintaining acceptance in the process without overvaluing masculine body.
It’s ironic how the fitness journey can become a hamster wheel of “still too skinny.” Setting realistic expectations and focusing on the process is crucial 💯
Well, I think many of us start obsessive because we want to do it the perfect way. This will, however, take away the fun of the training. After a while I started to also eat the 'bad' food because I just challenged myself to do it and noticed that eating it once in a while doesn't affect my looks and progression.
Nowadays I follow my training program and just track my calories (roughly, not obsessive) and protein. I don't care about the fat and carbs. Gymming and the life around it is what gives me a lot of energy.
In my case I was never skinny a day in my life, I've been always fat, and kinda still am, but I am healthy and that's what matters.
This dude and Lemmino are the definition of quality > quantity.
I've noticed Brett uses some of the same music as Lemmino. The man knows what quality is and does a great job reproducing it.
@@Dryblack1 he uses Lemmino's music from their music channel
Another great commentary-esque documentary UA-camr is Disrupt. But he focuses more on coding, internet hacking and Virtual Reality
@@Dryblack1 Thanks 🙂 Yeah I use a a few Lemmino tracks, the guy is a huge inspiration and his music is also incredible!
@@brettjosh aye, keep up the good work bro. Love the vids 🙌🏾💯
Beauty standards cause insecurity for men too, I remember when i was younger i used to look at the ripped bodybuilders thinking I needed to be a superhuman to get friends and admiration from others. I was skinny/lean and would look at myself and feel disgusted because my arms werent huge and i didnt have abs and I went on a huge spree of doing exclusive ab building trying to get the 6 pack I always wanted. I eventually stopped after 8th grade but now sitting around noticing my weight gain after not doing much from a pandemic I started working out around the house again. The best thing to do is take it easy, one at a time and develop over time. Build yourself up and get there eventually nothing is instant and too much after doing not enough can cause its own problems
Good job, hope you get to where you wanna get to
thank you for talking about this!!!!! eating disorders in the fitness/gymbro community are so untalked about, people always just have a "push harder" mindset and it makes me sad as someone who's already gone through an ED and is trying to get into fitness. congrats on the introspection!!!
Most people don't realize that it's not just young girls that develop eating disorders/body issues from things they see on the internet or from people irl, I'm glad that there is starting to be more representation of men and boys who experience these things or things similar because it deserves to be talked about ! Great video !
You should be extremely proud of yourself for sharing your story and struggles. If even one person takes something away from your willingness to speak up then it was all well worth the effort.
I’m soo glad I got into fitness before all these influencers became a thing. the only people I could really compare myself to were at the gym and seeing the same people day after day you could tell who’s on juice.
I lift for years now,but i have not the insane body these people have... And i don't need it, i even do fasting a lot of times, and that makes me feel way better than ever before, what you see it's not natural, they live on nutritions that your body doesn't need at all, and all just for others to see... I have muscle, but i don't have the muscle any people that work out in the gym has... Why? Because i don't boost my intake for 24/7... Just idiotic, and all it does it's destroys you. The more you take in, the higher the risk to ruin yourself.
Thank you for your vulnerability. I have so much respect for you and your mission to fight back against the many harmful and misleading aspects of the fitness industry.
I recently began caring about my own fitness about two years ago, and since then have had to check myself several times to avoid these same pitfalls. Especially as someone of seemingly chronic low self-esteem, they're easier to fall into than one might think.
I am so impressed with the level of maturity and self realization for such a young man. Also, highlights that males go through similar issues as females regarding insecurities and body image. I believe you will be very successful in whatever you set your mind to.
it’s crazy how similar this story is to my experience. i’m 18 now and i feel like i’ve really become aware of these behaviors but it’s still a daily fight. if i had seen this video two years ago i might have woken up. thank you Josh for speaking out about your experiences to help those who need it
This channel is phenomenal.
You’re doing really impressive and important work, Josh, thank you!
Not only is it heartbreaking to see that someone can be so influenced by trends but I find it even more heartbreaking that so little people talk about eating disorders in men when they are just as common. I'm glad someone is speaking up to make sure that others don't go down the same path.
Scooby, the real OG and a legend in fitness channels. He was the one who inspired me to be fit and without all the fuss. Without him simplifying everything for me, I wouldn't have started in the first place. Wow I feel so old.
Man, this is one of the most important fitness videos I've ever seen. I hope this gets 20M views and begins a real conversation around men who struggle with body dysmorphia and other fitness related mental health issues. Thank you 💯
It's a conversation long overdue. I'm not trying to downplay women's body image problems, but it really angers me how unequal the media coverage is.
@@Sawrattan don't blame the women for speaking about it as the topic only received media coverage because victims tend to voice out themselves, but instead encourage more men to talk about it for the same effect. Unfortunately it will still take a while cuz many men (which contributes to media and society) might be in denial of call you weak or "unmanly" for talking about an important topic.
@@lavendertears1814 I don't blame women at all, it's good that they can talk about it, just blaming the media for not giving equal coverage.
Absolutely wild to me that there are others who have felt like this as well. You put into words what I’ve been internally struggling with for the better part of a year. This is awesome dude
This was a great video that I shared with my 13 year old daughter who plays lots of sports and is sometimes too focused , at her age and activity level, on trying to cut calories when I keep expressing to her that that should not be, and is not the healthiest, path for her at this stage in her growth and training. Sometimes they gotta here it from someon else. Especially since much of your journey was taken around her same age and energy output level. Also the reinforcement of not comparing yourself to others was a good reminder for her as well. Thanks dude.🙏🏼❤💪
I was eating “healthy” and ended up with ulcerative colitis which I think was caused by eating excessive amounts of protein. At first the results we’re good but in the end I was losing muscle suffered extreme fatigue from over exercising and having basically 0 carb and fats. Glad you shared this, I know a few people who also need to see this.
Do you mean Colitis not Ulcerative Colitis? UC is an inflammatory Bowel disease and is a lifelong condition. Colitis is inflammation of the bowel, and can be caused by poor diet etc. the two are often confused. (I have Crohn’s, so am familiar with all IBD).
Thanks man, this is crazy helpful. I've just started getting into fitness and weightlifting, and looking at myself critically, I can already see myself going down this path. This video will probably save lives. You're doing god's work
This is the first video I’ve seen talking about orthorexia so thank you for shining a light on the disease. I remember when I had it, I used to break down crying on the days where I couldn’t work out and starve myself until I was able to. This eating disorder isn’t talked about enough and like you said social media plays a big role in perpetuating it.
I was the complete opposite tbh. My skinniness was a point of pride for me, because my train of thought was basically “fat = unhealthy, skinny ≠ fat, therefore skinny = healthy” I later learned that being omega skinny was unhealthy, and so I started exercising and eating more and healthier. But nowhere near the extent shown in this video, I was only trying not to get heart cancer. In fact, the “before” video of you shown near the beginning of this video was my goal
Josh - well done. Thoroughly reserached points were made, and the presentation/video editting strategy is incredible. Don't slow down, this channel has the potential to be very big.
I agree wholeheartedly! I’m glad to be on this wagon with everybody else, this is good stuff.