ichew gum Well, I am a woman (not me in my picture) and I'm not interested in finding my own woman BUT it's great to see Derek and Crystal together. Both confident, smart, funny and humble! :)
love from nepal ! just did the annapurna circuit which goes over the highest pass in the world (5416meters above sea) fully vegan. here in the tea houses, everybody is almost fully vegan cause there is just no dary anymore and meet after a certain level. everybody feels good and strong and they all wonder why.. if you tell them cause they are basically vegan since a week they start to laugh ._. feels bad and dumb man .. love your videos they keep pushing me day after day
Loved it. You inspired me to start my own Ask Me Mondays starting next week Monday ;) Thank you 💚 My question is: Any downsides of living where you live in Canada? It always looks so beautiful 😍And if you had to move which places would you consider around the world?
Derek, your videos flow so well and your and Crystal's vibes are so awesome that the length of your videos never occurs to me as a negative. Thanks for always putting out great content!
You want to try enemas? What for? I administer them at work for colonoscopy preps or severely constipated patients. I fail to justify why you’d want to try them when you’re digestive tract should be very efficient at evacuating stool naturally, especially on a vegan diet. Unless there’s some kind of actual benefit to them that I am not aware of?
Japonte_17 agree! As a retired nurse, I think someone with a healthy diet and functioning GI tract,enemas are not all that necessary. Plus, they aren't all that comfortable.
I could really see how attached I was to food (specially junk) on my first water fast and my level of awareness and appreciation was through the roof within only 48h. I encourage anyone to try it! I remember being at my garden chillin' in the sun on my second day, when i just tried the wim hof method... It was such a pure high no fatty joint has ever given to me lol As always do your research and keep it safe, much love as always!
I totally just injured myself and tried to work through it, which was a major mistake! Now I'm taking an entire week off from the gym cause I don't want this to turn into something permanent. Love that you joined this one Crystal and I totally agree with you about weddings, I don't get most girls obsession with it all! Love you guys thanks for all the info!
Never too long, great vibe as always and good info. Being yourself and sharing your life and love can be done without permission from others. Growing together and remaining an individual isn't always easy but it is very rewarding.
Just to be that guy that corrects your anatomy: The rectus abdominus actually becomes the deepest ab muscle below the navel (belly button). The aponeurosis (similar to fascia) from the external and internal oblique as well as the transverse abdominus all actually run infront of the rectus abs at this level. Though the muscles themselves are still more towards your sides. Above the belly button, the sheeth coming off internal oblique covers the rectus and attaches to the external oblique infront of the abs at the midline; herethey pull on each other as anchor points in kind of a figure eight shape - which is kind of cool if you think about it because most muscle attaches to bone, not other muscle. Behind the abs, a second layer of the internal oblique sheeth connects with the transverse abdominus sheath, runs to the back of your body and attaches to what's called the thoracolumbar fascia which encapsulates the deep back muscles. This is called your anatomical weight belt and is why you can create tension in the entire core (including your low back muscles). It sounds confusing, but if you find a good picture or video that describes it, it makes a lot more sense and is really interesting.
Matt Smith I’m not saying she has to make a channel like if she doesn’t want then fine but all I was saying it that I 100% support her and that she has improved so much
This video was great! I love seeing Crystal on here. You talk a lot about your videos being too long but I personally love it! You go into detail about a lot of subjects and I get to learn so much. You're putting quality videos out there with quality information. Keep it up! Thank you for all you guys do :)
Hey Derek, winter's coming!!!!! Q1. What are your thoughts on SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) lights? Have you used them before? Q2. What is your policy for getting out of bed, snooze or no snooze? Great content btw :) Cheers Hayden
Hey Derek, I'm not vegan but I love your channel.You and Crystal are so positive and refreshing. I truly love your adventure vlogs. Crystal is a beautiful woman, no disrespect. Do you do any Kettlebell Swings? ???? God bless y'all , keep getting them great outdoor videos.
Great video Derek. Not too long at all! 👍 Question: I'm trying to lean out for summer. Is it better to increase activity or decrease caloric intake? Or both? Maybe I just answered my own question. Lol Thank you 😊😊😊
Great video, as always. Question for Crystal, what natural/vegan hair care products do you use? BTW, your vids are always so good, never too long, time well spent 😉
Great video Derek, a lot of useful advice! Just wanted to say, if people want to see differences, pictures are great. If you really want to get a better idea, calipers and a tape measure (which are both really cheap, cheaper than scales) will further help you document your journey. Muscle gains are a bit slower than fat gains and muscle weighs more than fat, but takes-up less space, so that'll help give you a better idea of what you want be seeing on the scale and other measurements. You guys are great together!
Doctor Angie just posted in her stories on IG about enemas and she said it’s not good. Seems pretty unnatural anyway but hearing a gastroenterologist explain why you shouldn’t is helpful. Go check out doctor Angie on IG 🌱✌️
I have yet to feel like any of your videos are too long ;) Enjoyed from beginning to end! I will say, it's always nice to be reminded that weight is just a number. I have the opposite issue myself. My weight has mostly been consistent since high school (maybe even middle) at around 165 lbs. Due to poor diet choices, stress, lack of sleep working 2 jobs for about a year and a 1/2, etc etc...I got up to about 190!!!! I quickly scaled back to about 185lbs after quitting the 2nd job, and finding more of a routine, but then the needle stopped moving much. I have been continuing to make my eating habits loads better this past year, and been consistent at the gym (though the past few months not so much, since the birth of my 1st kiddo...but getting back on it again!) but that # has changed little. It was 180 lbs this morning when at the gym in fact. So, it has gone down a little. HOWEVER, I have watched as exercises where I once had been using 35lb dumbbells, and now 55lb dumbbells. Shirts once a bit snug around my stomach, now have a little room in them. We scrutinize our bodies day after day, so of course we are not going to notice all the changes right away. And it seems like forever when so much work goes into it....but as long as you are eating right and moving yourself, positive change will happen! And that is what I continue to remind myself. ......Didn't expect to ramble on like that. Oops!
I've done colonic at the clinic and I have to say is great. Helps with digestion and cleaning the body, I highly recommend it. Enemas kit is great to have at home as well and use it any time you feel stuck or heavy
I’m not a vegan, but I’m addicted to your channel. You are such a positive person and it’s so addictive. I share your passion for exercise. Thanks for all of the inspiring videos.
Juice Feasting properly is an incredible way to improve every aspect of health... digestion and assimilation (aiding performance, recovery, and gains of course), skin health, weight loss, sleep, and yes contrary to popular opinion, eating disorders and appetite/hunger imbalances. The list really goes on and on. It's also a profoundly transformational practice of self-love along with physical emotional integration and transitioning to a vegan diet. Enemas are very very useful for general detox and cleansing when used in conjunction with Juice Feasting and a holistically integrated diet and lifestyle. Using them without addressing lifestyle mistakes is only chasing symptoms rather than uprooting the actual causes. Colonics are often not needed for most people but if you do explore them always go for the open system method because you facilitate the actual elimination yourself with your own neuromuscular and autonomic reflexes and feedback. Closed systems can sometimes be indicated but often unnecessary, come with more negatives or potential concerns for most people. Juice Feasting is the smartest, most effective, and comprehensive method of cleansing and rebuidling that can be tailored to ANYONE in the modern world. :) Much LOVE!
I prefer to see crystal join in your video like this!! Can you do more video with crystal please ? I want to hear her opinion about exercise, food, yoga etc. She's so lovely💚
I used to work at a colonic health centre, we used the gravity fed water system not water being pumped in, I believe it’s safer. Also helps to have probiotics or high probiotic and prebiotic foods after sessions to replace what gets flushed out.
Hey Guys!!! Love the videos!!! So i have had a few rounds of hydro colon therapy. It was intense... but really good. ***WARNING FOR GROSSNESS!!*** Don’t read if grossed out easily! I had an imbalance of worms and candida in my body and did the hydro therapy as an aid to resetting my body’s balance. It was a huge HUGE HELP! I also cleaned up my diet and have not had many problems with my gut since that time. FYI coffee is a huge deal for me. While coffee is delicious and addictive, i find that it is the one thing that still upsets me gut (FYI i am vegan now- so no more dairy or meats that hurt me too) but the coffee will actually dehydrate me to the point of causing my system to be too acidic. That causes a host of things to grow that shouldn’t , my normal bowl movement cycle changes, and of course i feel horrible bc i don’t have enough water in my bowl or body to function well. Anyway, by chancing my diet and having colonics my life is so much more amazing! I have not done a round of colonics in about 3 years and still feel good. Treat your gut the best you can and it will treat you the best it can!!!
Great video! Can you talk about how you deal with going to a physical or a check up with a doctor and they push a lot of things you disagree with or don't listen to you? (ie- over prescribing antibiotics, not listening well, telling you to eat meat, etc.)
Eat your rice with sweet potatoes. The carotenoids block the absorption of arsenic. Also long grain rice is supposed to contain a lower amount of arsenic. Rinsing the rice in water as well as not fully boiling all the water when cooking it will cut down arsenic levels. Dr Gregor has a series of videos on this topic.
Someone previously mentioned something about shortening ‘Ask me Monday’s’... 😄😄 No problem here, love them - go go go! And a big 👍 for mentioning AthleanX
I've been binge watching your youtube channel for a week or so now! Haha XD It is so informative and inspirational. I'm on the edge of going fully vegan now! Vegetarian atm. Really love watching you guys!
Simnett, Crystal thank you so much for opening up my eyes to this arsenic in rice , I knew there was but had no idea how much and that the government allows such an acceptance. Love your ask me Monday's keep up the great work guys.
Hi Derek, I'm a strongman and went vegan about 6 months ago and feel great! I have less inflammation and have so much more energy. I love watching everything you put out, you have helped me a lot in my transition. My question is, from a 300 lbs guy eating 10 000 calories a day to going vegan I found a lot of my protein sources are attached to a lot of carbs and I'm trying to lean down, what are some good food choices to be able to drop some weight but still keep my strength in the gym? Again your videos and content are awesome, thanks.
Happiestoutdoors I enjoy the playful banter between you and Crystal and her perspective on questions. Question: What is a good protein, carb, fat ratio when training for a marathon? I'm a 110 lbs, female, 53 yrs old and plant based, but been bonking on runs and feel something needs adjusting. HELP!
You guys are really great! I can not wait for a new video every week! For me it is never to long😉 And the Q: what are you thinking about yoga and hours of sleeping that we need. I sleep quite a few hours and have troubles with real workout. Thanks and lots of love! ❤
I've found water fasting to be much more beneficial than juice fasting. I recently finished a 20 day water fast and I feel like it completely reset my metabolism.
Q: What's the most critical aspect in turning vegan concerning nutrition. I turned veggie 4 years ago, didn't care about any supplements and it turned out fine. What about turning plant based? People always claim it's critical as you miss B12 and so on. I started some weeks ago and still feel good. Thanks!
As always, great video Derek (and Crystal)!! I just wanted to weigh in for that guy who is noticing strength increases but no weight gain (on the off chance he sees this)! There is likely neurologic changes going on as well...your body and nervous system are learning how to more effectively move the weight, recruit more motor units and muscle fibres, etc. This is responsible for a ton of strength gains early in a training program, especially if you're new to lifting. Just stick with it and the physical growth will come :)
For the next *AMM* !! What are you thoughts on using spirulina and chlorella (if you find clean ones-mind you Dr. Greger) as a protein, in particular leucine supplement instead of protein powders? Have you tried *lupins* yet? They contain about 4x the leucine/ 100g compared to beef, which is absolutely insane!!
Crystal, I love your smile. You are such a beautiful person both physically and your personality. Derek, you seem to have found your counterpart in love and life. I love your videos.
Thanks again for the dope content. I do skateboarding+calesthenics Vlog. i started calesthenics a month ago and have been mapping my skateboarding+calesthenics progress and diet 3 days a week through out the past month through vlogs, and you give me hella motivation because you skate too. My friend just got your recipe book, cant wait to cook some of your meals up!
Video was not too long! I prefer long vids :) ask me Mondays are meant to be long ;) Haha not sure what others think but the 24 minutes flew by because it was so interesting 🤙 keep it up
Hi Derek I was wondering if you had any tips on spots and acne? I’m 13 years old and I eat super a healthy, whole foods vegan diet with lots of greens, whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds and I drink around 3 litres of water a day. (I have been vegan for almost a year) my skin hasn’t changed much since I went vegan and I’m still getting very regular breakouts and I want to be the best example I can be for this movement. Thanks! Anna xx
I love your videos! Thank you for creating them! So peaceful and with so much positivity and keeping it fun and real! Mic the vegan has a video on UA-cam for juice fasting and how it messes with women's hormones, but it's beneficial for men. I think it's worth checking out because he always links research to back up his claims. 💓✌️
Hey Derek! Could you give a detailed description of your technique for stomach vacuums? I hear conflicting advice on proper technique and would love to hear your take. Thanks for everything, keep it up!
Currently I'm eating around maintenance /slight deficit (2800 -3200 cal) and have a very busy job Monday to Friday but am definitely more sedentary on weekends. My goal is to lose body fat and maintain or build lean mass. QUESTION : IF a deficit is 3000 cal Monday to Friday, but would likely be a surplus on the weekend, should i be lowering calories on the weekend or are you better to keep them consistent through the whole week? Fellow Canadian here, love your channel and all the work you put in for us viewers.
Ok, this is a bit awkward, but since it made such a difference while I was 7 days fasting: you really should do enemas while fasting (don't buy the little bulbs although they look nicer, they aren't, buy the big ones, those ones you have to hang up). From the 2nd day onward you should do enemas to help with the cleaning process. Especially when you feel tired, sad or however bad while fasting, after an enema you'll feel incredibly much better. After fasting you should slowly go back to normal food (at least half of the time that you were fasting), avoiding salt (very important) and refined and processed food. While fasting you can workout, and do almost everything that you feel up to. The experience of not being dependent on food is life changing.
Derek, I’ve been trying to eat a vegan diet. I can say that on my successful days I’ve felt fantastic. Lighter, more energy etc. while losing some weight! The question my wife keeps asking, which is actually more of a concern is, “how can it be healthy to consume so many carbs/ I don’t see how you could lose weight?” I know it’s working because I feel better, but how can I appropriately answer her question? Am I doing something wrong?
You guys make such awesome content, keep it up! Do either of you do any flow/movement arts like poi or hoop? I love combining poi with my workouts because I can toss it in my backpack on a hike!
#TeamEnema ...I’ve tried regular and coffee enemas and they’re awesome! I bought a $10 enema kit off of amazon and did it in the comfort of my own home. Also bought organic coffee for the coffee enemas. Felt amazing! I did this while doing a “pathogen purge” cleanse and I highly recommend them!
Hey Derek, I’ve been following your content for quite some time and have actually progressively been implementing a vegan lifestyle. I love the way I feel and it’s amazing how much body fat I’ve lost. I have also been practicing calisthenics for about a year now and love the flexibility and strength gains. My question to you is what is your take on Kre alkaline creatine?
Hey Derek, a fan from Perú here!!!, I saw you mentioned in other video that Crystal manage to reverse her scoliosis (and even get taller) using yoga!! it will be amazing if she can share tips, poses and even her whole method. I was diagnose with a moderate scoliosis and compressed discs (bad posture habits), and found recently a lot of new info about the power of our own body to reverse and even restore this conditions back to normal. I was thinking if maybe RPG method of physical therapy may work but I am very curious to give yoga an oportunity, I love it! Greetings and best wishes from Lima!!! :D
Crystal has gotten so much more confident and it’s great to see her in more vids!
Does anybody else watch these videos and really wanna move to Canada? 😂
Thomas Hornibrook all the time
yeah :/
Crystal is fast becoming my favourite part of your channel 😉 I love her personality!!
ichew gum Well, I am a woman (not me in my picture) and I'm not interested in finding my own woman BUT it's great to see Derek and Crystal together. Both confident, smart, funny and humble! :)
love from nepal ! just did the annapurna circuit which goes over the highest pass in the world (5416meters above sea) fully vegan. here in the tea houses, everybody is almost fully vegan cause there is just no dary anymore and meet after a certain level. everybody feels good and strong and they all wonder why.. if you tell them cause they are basically vegan since a week they start to laugh ._. feels bad and dumb man .. love your videos they keep pushing me day after day
It always stresses me out when I don't hear BINK BINK BINK BONK at the beginning 😱
You're videos can never be too long! love to you both from Scotland!
your videos are never too long. i love listening and learning from you.
Loved it. You inspired me to start my own Ask Me Mondays starting next week Monday ;) Thank you 💚 My question is: Any downsides of living where you live in Canada? It always looks so beautiful 😍And if you had to move which places would you consider around the world?
The only down side is the winter is too damn long!
Yung ferdinand
Derek, your videos flow so well and your and Crystal's vibes are so awesome that the length of your videos never occurs to me as a negative. Thanks for always putting out great content!
I love Ask me Mondays!!
love your videos Derek. Love seeing you and Crystal. Keep them long, it great to hear all the answers to the questions ppl have.
You want to try enemas? What for? I administer them at work for colonoscopy preps or severely constipated patients. I fail to justify why you’d want to try them when you’re digestive tract should be very efficient at evacuating stool naturally, especially on a vegan diet. Unless there’s some kind of actual benefit to them that I am not aware of?
I was wondering if I was the only one not to understand this moment from the video
Japonte_17 agree! As a retired nurse, I think someone with a healthy diet and functioning GI tract,enemas are not all that necessary. Plus, they aren't all that comfortable.
I could really see how attached I was to food (specially junk) on my first water fast and my level of awareness and appreciation was through the roof within only 48h. I encourage anyone to try it! I remember being at my garden chillin' in the sun on my second day, when i just tried the wim hof method... It was such a pure high no fatty joint has ever given to me lol As always do your research and keep it safe, much love as always!
I totally just injured myself and tried to work through it, which was a major mistake! Now I'm taking an entire week off from the gym cause I don't want this to turn into something permanent. Love that you joined this one Crystal and I totally agree with you about weddings, I don't get most girls obsession with it all! Love you guys thanks for all the info!
This was your best intro yet bro. Never change the song 👌👌👌
Never too long, great vibe as always and good info. Being yourself and sharing your life and love can be done without permission from others. Growing together and remaining an individual isn't always easy but it is very rewarding.
Just to be that guy that corrects your anatomy:
The rectus abdominus actually becomes the deepest ab muscle below the navel (belly button). The aponeurosis (similar to fascia) from the external and internal oblique as well as the transverse abdominus all actually run infront of the rectus abs at this level. Though the muscles themselves are still more towards your sides.
Above the belly button, the sheeth coming off internal oblique covers the rectus and attaches to the external oblique infront of the abs at the midline; herethey pull on each other as anchor points in kind of a figure eight shape - which is kind of cool if you think about it because most muscle attaches to bone, not other muscle.
Behind the abs, a second layer of the internal oblique sheeth connects with the transverse abdominus sheath, runs to the back of your body and attaches to what's called the thoracolumbar fascia which encapsulates the deep back muscles. This is called your anatomical weight belt and is why you can create tension in the entire core (including your low back muscles).
It sounds confusing, but if you find a good picture or video that describes it, it makes a lot more sense and is really interesting.
Who else wants to see a new channel called crystal nutrition?
Matt Smith I’m not saying she has to make a channel like if she doesn’t want then fine but all I was saying it that I 100% support her and that she has improved so much
YES! But only if she is comfortable with it...
If you follow her insta, her stories are like mini insights into the workings of her wonderful brain!
[blzd] Calaber yes!!! Crystal Clear Nutrition
This video was great! I love seeing Crystal on here. You talk a lot about your videos being too long but I personally love it! You go into detail about a lot of subjects and I get to learn so much. You're putting quality videos out there with quality information. Keep it up! Thank you for all you guys do :)
Hey Derek, winter's coming!!!!!
Q1. What are your thoughts on SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) lights? Have you used them before?
Q2. What is your policy for getting out of bed, snooze or no snooze?
Great content btw :)
Cheers Hayden
Something to look forward to every Monday!
The opening sequence made me feel like I was watching a movie! 🎥 Another great ask me mondays.
Hey Derek, I'm not vegan but I love your channel.You and Crystal are so positive and refreshing. I truly love your adventure vlogs. Crystal is a beautiful woman, no disrespect. Do you do any Kettlebell Swings? ???? God bless y'all , keep getting them great outdoor videos.
was not too long ! was awesome and interesting as always !
Crystal talk as much as you want!!!!! Thanks for the videos
Great video Derek. Not too long at all! 👍
Question: I'm trying to lean out for summer. Is it better to increase activity or decrease caloric intake? Or both? Maybe I just answered my own question. Lol Thank you 😊😊😊
I'm a big fan on the longer videos!
Intro was awesome! Thanks for answering my question!
No problem!
Those videos can't be long enough! Keep it up!
We love the long videos! No need to make them shorter :) I always stay to the end
Great video, as always. Question for Crystal, what natural/vegan hair care products do you use? BTW, your vids are always so good, never too long, time well spent 😉
Great video Derek, a lot of useful advice! Just wanted to say, if people want to see differences, pictures are great. If you really want to get a better idea, calipers and a tape measure (which are both really cheap, cheaper than scales) will further help you document your journey. Muscle gains are a bit slower than fat gains and muscle weighs more than fat, but takes-up less space, so that'll help give you a better idea of what you want be seeing on the scale and other measurements. You guys are great together!
17:04 is my favourite part of this vid. Love you two smart cuties.
Doctor Angie just posted in her stories on IG about enemas and she said it’s not good. Seems pretty unnatural anyway but hearing a gastroenterologist explain why you shouldn’t is helpful. Go check out doctor Angie on IG 🌱✌️
Brian Turner has a great video out on how to work and right now, covers transverse abs as well as the activation.
Great Ask Me Monday, as usual Derek!
I have yet to feel like any of your videos are too long ;) Enjoyed from beginning to end!
I will say, it's always nice to be reminded that weight is just a number. I have the opposite issue myself. My weight has mostly been consistent since high school (maybe even middle) at around 165 lbs. Due to poor diet choices, stress, lack of sleep working 2 jobs for about a year and a 1/2, etc etc...I got up to about 190!!!! I quickly scaled back to about 185lbs after quitting the 2nd job, and finding more of a routine, but then the needle stopped moving much. I have been continuing to make my eating habits loads better this past year, and been consistent at the gym (though the past few months not so much, since the birth of my 1st kiddo...but getting back on it again!) but that # has changed little. It was 180 lbs this morning when at the gym in fact. So, it has gone down a little. HOWEVER, I have watched as exercises where I once had been using 35lb dumbbells, and now 55lb dumbbells. Shirts once a bit snug around my stomach, now have a little room in them.
We scrutinize our bodies day after day, so of course we are not going to notice all the changes right away. And it seems like forever when so much work goes into it....but as long as you are eating right and moving yourself, positive change will happen! And that is what I continue to remind myself. ......Didn't expect to ramble on like that. Oops!
Great video! You and Crystal are my favorite vegan couple. y'all are so cute!
"Crazy beaver" hahaha! That was really funny. Love your videos!
I've done colonic at the clinic and I have to say is great. Helps with digestion and cleaning the body, I highly recommend it. Enemas kit is great to have at home as well and use it any time you feel stuck or heavy
I love the long videos !!
I’m not a vegan, but I’m addicted to your channel. You are such a positive person and it’s so addictive. I share your passion for exercise. Thanks for all of the inspiring videos.
Juice Feasting properly is an incredible way to improve every aspect of health... digestion and assimilation (aiding performance, recovery, and gains of course), skin health, weight loss, sleep, and yes contrary to popular opinion, eating disorders and appetite/hunger imbalances. The list really goes on and on. It's also a profoundly transformational practice of self-love along with physical emotional integration and transitioning to a vegan diet.
Enemas are very very useful for general detox and cleansing when used in conjunction with Juice Feasting and a holistically integrated diet and lifestyle. Using them without addressing lifestyle mistakes is only chasing symptoms rather than uprooting the actual causes.
Colonics are often not needed for most people but if you do explore them always go for the open system method because you facilitate the actual elimination yourself with your own neuromuscular and autonomic reflexes and feedback. Closed systems can sometimes be indicated but often unnecessary, come with more negatives or potential concerns for most people.
Juice Feasting is the smartest, most effective, and comprehensive method of cleansing and rebuidling that can be tailored to ANYONE in the modern world. :) Much LOVE!
Thanks for answering my question, will keep grinding!
I prefer to see crystal join in your video like this!! Can you do more video with crystal please ? I want to hear her opinion about exercise, food, yoga etc. She's so lovely💚
Good evening, Derek! And bonk to you!
I used to work at a colonic health centre, we used the gravity fed water system not water being pumped in, I believe it’s safer.
Also helps to have probiotics or high probiotic and prebiotic foods after sessions to replace what gets flushed out.
Hey Guys!!! Love the videos!!! So i have had a few rounds of hydro colon therapy. It was intense... but really good. ***WARNING FOR GROSSNESS!!*** Don’t read if grossed out easily! I had an imbalance of worms and candida in my body and did the hydro therapy as an aid to resetting my body’s balance. It was a huge HUGE HELP! I also cleaned up my diet and have not had many problems with my gut since that time. FYI coffee is a huge deal for me. While coffee is delicious and addictive, i find that it is the one thing that still upsets me gut (FYI i am vegan now- so no more dairy or meats that hurt me too) but the coffee will actually dehydrate me to the point of causing my system to be too acidic. That causes a host of things to grow that shouldn’t , my normal bowl movement cycle changes, and of course i feel horrible bc i don’t have enough water in my bowl or body to function well. Anyway, by chancing my diet and having colonics my life is so much more amazing! I have not done a round of colonics in about 3 years and still feel good. Treat your gut the best you can and it will treat you the best it can!!!
No questions here, I just love these amazing videos you create!
Yay for Crystal! Keep up the good work Derek!
Your vids are never long enoughhhhhhhhhhh :DDDD Could watch you guys all day
Great video! Can you talk about how you deal with going to a physical or a check up with a doctor and they push a lot of things you disagree with or don't listen to you? (ie- over prescribing antibiotics, not listening well, telling you to eat meat, etc.)
Eat your rice with sweet potatoes. The carotenoids block the absorption of arsenic. Also long grain rice is supposed to contain a lower amount of arsenic. Rinsing the rice in water as well as not fully boiling all the water when cooking it will cut down arsenic levels. Dr Gregor has a series of videos on this topic.
Someone previously mentioned something about shortening ‘Ask me Monday’s’... 😄😄
No problem here, love them - go go go!
And a big 👍 for mentioning AthleanX
I've been binge watching your youtube channel for a week or so now! Haha XD It is so informative and inspirational. I'm on the edge of going fully vegan now! Vegetarian atm. Really love watching you guys!
Amazing video as always mondays have been made so much better
Simnett, Crystal thank you so much for opening up my eyes to this arsenic in rice , I knew there was but had no idea how much and that the government allows such an acceptance. Love your ask me Monday's keep up the great work guys.
Hi Derek, I'm a strongman and went vegan about 6 months ago and feel great! I have less inflammation and have so much more energy. I love watching everything you put out, you have helped me a lot in my transition. My question is, from a 300 lbs guy eating 10 000 calories a day to going vegan I found a lot of my protein sources are attached to a lot of carbs and I'm trying to lean down, what are some good food choices to be able to drop some weight but still keep my strength in the gym? Again your videos and content are awesome, thanks.
Happiestoutdoors
I enjoy the playful banter between you and Crystal and her perspective on questions. Question: What is a good protein, carb, fat ratio when training for a marathon? I'm a 110 lbs, female, 53 yrs old and plant based, but been bonking on runs and feel something needs adjusting. HELP!
You guys are really great! I can not wait for a new video every week! For me it is never to long😉
And the Q: what are you thinking about yoga and hours of sleeping that we need. I sleep quite a few hours and have troubles with real workout. Thanks and lots of love! ❤
Great video Derek. Looking forward to seeing you at Vegfest in the Uk in May
I've found water fasting to be much more beneficial than juice fasting. I recently finished a 20 day water fast and I feel like it completely reset my metabolism.
Loved that intro man!
not too long! perfect for my lunch break =]
Q: What's the most critical aspect in turning vegan concerning nutrition. I turned veggie 4 years ago, didn't care about any supplements and it turned out fine. What about turning plant based? People always claim it's critical as you miss B12 and so on. I started some weeks ago and still feel good. Thanks!
‘Brown rice pasta! Ooooh mitoooh’ 😂 17:42
As always, great video Derek (and Crystal)!! I just wanted to weigh in for that guy who is noticing strength increases but no weight gain (on the off chance he sees this)! There is likely neurologic changes going on as well...your body and nervous system are learning how to more effectively move the weight, recruit more motor units and muscle fibres, etc. This is responsible for a ton of strength gains early in a training program, especially if you're new to lifting. Just stick with it and the physical growth will come :)
Another awesome video man !! That drone camera is lit!!!
Thank for answering my soup question. I wasn't 100% serious as I know you would rather eat raw than cooked items, but I do enjoy making soups.
For the next *AMM* !! What are you thoughts on using spirulina and chlorella (if you find clean ones-mind you Dr. Greger) as a protein, in particular leucine supplement instead of protein powders?
Have you tried *lupins* yet? They contain about 4x the leucine/ 100g compared to beef, which is absolutely insane!!
Crystal, I love your smile. You are such a beautiful person both physically and your personality. Derek, you seem to have found your counterpart in love and life. I love your videos.
This ist so entertaining. From Bear fun facts to enema tmi 😂. Love this Series
I always enjoy your videos man love seeing Crystal in your vids also!! 🔥🌱🌱
Thanks again for the dope content. I do skateboarding+calesthenics Vlog. i started calesthenics a month ago and have been mapping my skateboarding+calesthenics progress and diet 3 days a week through out the past month through vlogs, and you give me hella motivation because you skate too. My friend just got your recipe book, cant wait to cook some of your meals up!
Video was not too long! I prefer long vids :) ask me Mondays are meant to be long ;) Haha not sure what others think but the 24 minutes flew by because it was so interesting 🤙 keep it up
Yoga and ballet/Barre for the inner core muscles!!
Hi Derek
I was wondering if you had any tips on spots and acne? I’m 13 years old and I eat super a healthy, whole foods vegan diet with lots of greens, whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds and I drink around 3 litres of water a day. (I have been vegan for almost a year) my skin hasn’t changed much since I went vegan and I’m still getting very regular breakouts and I want to be the best example I can be for this movement. Thanks! Anna xx
I love your videos! Thank you for creating them! So peaceful and with so much positivity and keeping it fun and real! Mic the vegan has a video on UA-cam for juice fasting and how it messes with women's hormones, but it's beneficial for men. I think it's worth checking out because he always links research to back up his claims. 💓✌️
Hey Derek! Could you give a detailed description of your technique for stomach vacuums? I hear conflicting advice on proper technique and would love to hear your take. Thanks for everything, keep it up!
I did an eleven day fast, was so interesting and perpective changing, it's worthy of an experience! Thanks for the info Derrick and Crystal! ✌❤💪🌱
Currently I'm eating around maintenance /slight deficit (2800 -3200 cal) and have a very busy job Monday to Friday but am definitely more sedentary on weekends. My goal is to lose body fat and maintain or build lean mass.
QUESTION : IF a deficit is 3000 cal Monday to Friday, but would likely be a surplus on the weekend, should i be lowering calories on the weekend or are you better to keep them consistent through the whole week?
Fellow Canadian here, love your channel and all the work you put in for us viewers.
You and Crystal are cool people! Here is a random AAM Q: What would you consider your styles to be (both fashion and home decor)?
minimalist for sure. Crystals style is 'whatever is comfortable' and mine is 'old skater guy who is kind of preppy but cool'.
For a moment i thought bink bonk was gone 😭😭
Q&a i bet this question has been asked a million times already... but cooked or raw veggies? Love your videos, your non vegan fan!
"And my soulder sherperated"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video!
What do you think about the potato diet? Some people just use it to get to a desired weight and then eat a low fat whole foods plant based diet.
Ok, this is a bit awkward, but since it made such a difference while I was 7 days fasting: you really should do enemas while fasting (don't buy the little bulbs although they look nicer, they aren't, buy the big ones, those ones you have to hang up). From the 2nd day onward you should do enemas to help with the cleaning process. Especially when you feel tired, sad or however bad while fasting, after an enema you'll feel incredibly much better. After fasting you should slowly go back to normal food (at least half of the time that you were fasting), avoiding salt (very important) and refined and processed food. While fasting you can workout, and do almost everything that you feel up to. The experience of not being dependent on food is life changing.
I need a good title for my Simnett roast tomorrow. Anyone? ;)
Vegetable Police smidget nutrition 😂 no hate derek
I get the bink bonk now lol, the music hello! Lol, love you Crystal you're so adorable! ❤
Derek, I’ve been trying to eat a vegan diet. I can say that on my successful days I’ve felt fantastic. Lighter, more energy etc. while losing some weight! The question my wife keeps asking, which is actually more of a concern is, “how can it be healthy to consume so many carbs/ I don’t see how you could lose weight?” I know it’s working because I feel better, but how can I appropriately answer her question? Am I doing something wrong?
Thank's. That was fun to watch!
Video wasn't too long I love long ask me monday vids ! How far away from your house is that forest ? Do you have to drive far ? It looks amazing !
You guys make such awesome content, keep it up! Do either of you do any flow/movement arts like poi or hoop? I love combining poi with my workouts because I can toss it in my backpack on a hike!
The videos are never too long!!!! P.s. waddup Crystal if you're down here reading
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What are your thoughts on pre workout?? Love the videos, never too long.
#TeamEnema ...I’ve tried regular and coffee enemas and they’re awesome! I bought a $10 enema kit off of amazon and did it in the comfort of my own home. Also bought organic coffee for the coffee enemas. Felt amazing! I did this while doing a “pathogen purge” cleanse and I highly recommend them!
I just love you two. Great video. I love nature💕💕
Hey Derek, I’ve been following your content for quite some time and have actually progressively been implementing a vegan lifestyle. I love the way I feel and it’s amazing how much body fat I’ve lost. I have also been practicing calisthenics for about a year now and love the flexibility and strength gains. My question to you is what is your take on Kre alkaline creatine?
Another great video, as always. I'm glad someone asked and you answered the question about marrying that sweet lady of yours!
Hey Derek, a fan from Perú here!!!, I saw you mentioned in other video that Crystal manage to reverse her scoliosis (and even get taller) using yoga!! it will be amazing if she can share tips, poses and even her whole method. I was diagnose with a moderate scoliosis and compressed discs (bad posture habits), and found recently a lot of new info about the power of our own body to reverse and even restore this conditions back to normal. I was thinking if maybe RPG method of physical therapy may work but I am very curious to give yoga an oportunity, I love it! Greetings and best wishes from Lima!!! :D
Got worried... didn’t think you added the intro! Good thing you did!
Always