Truly, congratulations. I've lost 330lbs so far and I'm determined to lose another 30-50. Total lifestyle change! ZERO regret! (I was about 620lbs at my heaviest. I'm approximately 290lbs today (official weigh in is next week). And doc estimates I have anywhere from 30-40lbs of excess skin. Yep, surgery is in the future. But again, ZERO regret! Keep spreading the healthy word! Fat-shaming is wrong and rarely helps. But the whole "fat acceptance" schtick will cost lives and MUST be stopped!
Why am I always hungry on Keto? I’ve been keeping my carbs at 5-7%, fats at 75% , proteins at 20-25%. I am type 2 and on medications Metformin & Trulicity.
Truly, congratulations. I've lost 330lbs so far and I'm determined to lose another 30-50. Total lifestyle change! ZERO regret! (I was about 620lbs at my heaviest. I'm approximately 290lbs today (official weigh in is next week). And doc estimates I have anywhere from 30-40lbs of excess skin. Yep, surgery is in the future. But again, ZERO regret! Keep spreading the healthy word! Fat-shaming is wrong and rarely helps. But the whole "fat acceptance" schtick will cost lives and MUST be stopped!
1:43 watch your fat intake on keto 3:35 don't rely on exercise too much 4:49 eating when stressed out 6:44 don't fast all the time 8:16 don't mix fats and carbs all the time
I love how you're a fit guy but you UNDERSTAND the mindset of a fat person. SOOOOO many trainers are simply out of touch with their clients that aren't coming from a fitness lifestyle.
Thomas, You've SLOWED DOWN speaking, and it's fantastic. I use to get a little stressed when you spoke because you use to speak so fast! Taking notes was hard to, now you're sounding better and you continue to be such a positive and great motivater. You now truly are amazing and we love your videos!!! Thank you 😊
October 1, 2019 I was 340 pounds. Today is July 6, 2020 and I am 235 pounds. I haven't done one minute of exercise. I have just been doing strict keto, one meal per day, and getting it done with the fork and the knife. Anyone can do it if you have the discipline.
Well done man, can I ask do you have issues with loose skin? I have lost 70lbs and I have loose skin, it does bother me I find it difficult to take my top off still
This channel is probably the first fitness one I've come across where the person who is presenting is relatable, not-condescending, not braggy and he knows hit shit. Subscribed. Thank you Thomas!
Rely on diet. Not rely on work out. True. I had been working out very hard for 6 years. I didn’t lose weight but gained weight. I worked 6 times a week. 2-3 hours a day. Very intense classes. Now I am doing Keto and OMAD. I am best shape in 17 years. Today I just finished 48 hours fasting. Feel great.
I just love Thomas sharing his personal journey. There's a definite learning curve with weight loss. I'm still working out my macros. Some days I nail it and other days I blow it. But I'm still losing weight, so I think that I'm on the right path.
@Mark Jackson Hey, there's nothing wrong with being gay! Some of us that are watching this video, myself included, are members of the LGBT community. Among us gay and bisexual men (I'm bisexual personally), fitness is a BIG deal, almost a bigger deal in some ways than among the straight population.
Aintt gay to admire a man. More so after someone goes from being a fat ass to a healthy man. I speak from experience, as I was a fat ass and lost 60 pounds.
You’re a big reason I’ve lost so much weight too. I relate to you on such a deep level. I used to weigh 265 pounds; exactly a year from today I have lost 65 pounds. I have 20 more pounds to go. Thank you so much man, you honestly have inspired me to getting my life back.
Congrats man...TD has had the same impact on my life as well. I wake up, and sleep to his advice. It keeps me motivated. A year ago I was 230lbs. Today Im 156lbs. I couldnt have done it without him, and dr berg. And also hearing stories from people like you also keeps me going. Thanks for your share.
This one was special Tom, one of my favorites so far. You radiated with some kind of relaxed honesty, as if you were too tired to spend energy on anything else but the pure truth. Not that you're not trying to do that in all of your videos, but this one was somehow different. Thank you and if you can, make these more frequent.
Recently started to watch a lot of your videos and really appreciate that you are consistent with all your information! You also do not contradict anything you said in past videos.
What a great role model you are. Super confident but not condescending. You are a great teacher, because you have lived with being overweight, and are now spreading the word of solutions without condescension. Bravo!
Tom Delaur I'm so proud of you! I hope you know that you have been one of my health coaches since I've been on KETO day 37. I love how you break down the science on how and why ingredients and our body works. I share your videos in 8 different big and small FB GROUPS! Thank you! ❤️
This was probably the most informative video on the subject I’ve seen. I’m starting Keto/carnivore and 3 out of the 5 I was already on the wrong path. Thanks brother.
OK, I'm new at Keto. Just started 2 weeks ago & went from 240 - 232.6. What I just learned from another of your videos, is I'm really eating too much fat & protein, plus I'm eating things including some condiments that I need to just let go of until my body purges all the crap I've been eating. Listening to all your hindsight information in this video makes sooo much sense and it's exactly what I needed to hear. I'm changing my eating again and going to start keeping track of everything I consume. Thanx so much for sharing!! You have a new fan!!
I’ve been learning so much from your channel! It’s great listening to someone who knows what it’s like emotionally physically and mentally to be obese. Your empathy really helps lift people up!
@Mgtow Farmer cant anyone just be positive for once? Do you know his wife and know shes a gold digger? Td just must be an ass eh? Just eff off. The problem is you and your jealousy.
Hi Thomas, You talk about lab work in this video. Perhaps a video dedicated to lab work for those starting out so that we know what to ask for and how to read the results? Just a thought... Thanks for all the great content mate, you're a huge motivator.
Grant Radka I agree because lab results are so medical term that when I look at mine it looks like gibberish we def need a cheat sheet for which lab tests to look out for
I found your channel about a week ago. Best find ever! I started IF almost a month ago, but felt really lost. I have learned so much thanks to you, that I feel I have to tools to do it properly and in a healthy and sustainable way. I can’t thank you enough!
I am brand new to KETO and am so thankful for having found your channel. I'm 60, 285 lbs with Type II diabetes and know that this is the only way I'm going to get out of this bad cycle. Thanks especially for this video and all the grocery haul videos. I'm going to keep watching and learning. Lord bless you.
What! Is good to know. Eye opener. Love when people achieve their goals so congratulations you look wonderful. I got my bariatric surgery but haven't keep doing very well on my diet...I need to come back to track and your videos are so movitating. Thanks for the work you do man.!
Whether you lost the weight or not, you are AMAZING and I never get enough of the content in your videos. You are such a great speaker and you are a compassionate person with genuine interest in helping others. I greatly appreciate your biochemistry knowledge. The world is so lucky to have you educating the masses. Thank you for all that you do for us! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Thomas😊I am new to keto and am learning so much from your uTube videos. I love that you are so down to earth, and I enjoy it that you include your family in some of your videos. Thank you. Regards Priscilla from Durban, South Africa
Wow, I did not know this, I thought you always looked, well...perfect! Learning that you lost 100 pounds is so encouraging, thank you for sharing this video with us. If you can achieve this, then the rest of us can make strides in our own lives as well.
Another insightful video. What struck me the most in your before and after pics is your skin. You had zits in the before photos, and beautiful glowing skin now. Just wow.
That is a lot of psychology there and most of psychology is observational pseudoscience. We still do not grasp what depression actually is or how SSRI antidepressants actually work. So I would not hold my breath for that info to come to light. You are better off looking deep within yourself and analyzing your own behavior and why you personally have the relationship with food that you do.
Tyler h idk man...it sounds like you’re boiling psychology down to anti depressive meds and it’s really about how we program and wire ourselves through habits, repetition and emotional resonance. Observational pseudoscience might be astronomy or something but psychology (not psychiatry) has plenty of actual science out there. However you do have a point that no amount science and facts replace deep introspection and requires our own reprogramming and hard work.
Forget all that bs. Focus on your gut microbiome. You have living organisms like bacteria in your gut that drive your cravings, behaviors and personality. Get an abundance of firmicutes and you will crave simple carbs like sugar, bread, pasta, pastry, fruit juices and beer. The longer you feed them, the more they take over and change your taste buds and cravings. Kill them off either by abstinence or use of antimicrobials for a period of time like oil of oregano or caprylic acid. Then take some l-glutamine to help the gut tissue heal. Then eat a diet that fosters the growth of bacteriodes in your gut. Try romaine lettuce, well cooked broccoli and cauliflower. Fermented foods like real live sauerkraut and water kefir will boost the numbers of those good bacteria. Over time, inflammation and weight go down. You get energy and begin to exercise more. Your mood changes because your gut gets back to producing the feel-good hormones that go to your brain. You will see the direct connection between not allowing harmful crap into your body and excellent health. Another very important factor is stomach acid. If yours is weak then supplement with betaine HCL.
Thomas, you are really a humble person. You are always starting from your experience, not from the perspective of the viewer. I decided to follow you, because you always start from a neutral, direct and easy stand point. Then you deepen the concept. it is simply brilliant. I was travelling for a complete week, with friends and many pubs foods and drinks...and really difficult to stay in Keto...well....your shared knowledge helped me to limit the "damage"... ;D. Now back to base and carry on with it. Thank you
What got me off so much carbs was switching from sandwiches to lettuce wraps without the bread. But the secret sauce is really in the longer fasting windows, in my experience.
Wow! This analysis is priceless! Years of your hard work and experience condensed into 10 minutes. I’m 61 and just starting keto this year. So far, I’ve lost 20 lbs. I do pool exercise to avoid high impact on my knees and feet. People keep telling me to do yoga, aerobics, lift weights etc. I used to do a lot of sports and exercise - I have a lot of old injuries. I have to be careful not to sustain new injuries which will debilitate me further and slow down my metabolism even more.
Love love love short, helpful videos like this. Just a few little "real life" pointers with the potential for huge impact. However, I'm still not "on board" with your anti-daily fasting recommendation as I believe for me (and maybe for you) it's what "gets the ball rolling" setting up the body for loosing weight because it gets you out of the habit of eating too much and trains you to control your eating. So while it may not be setting up the optimal environment for your fat burning it is setting up the habit of restricting calories and not eating every-time you feel hungry while the small "feeding window" limits the damage/setbacks when you go happen to go overboard. A very powerful tool when just starting out.......
This was so helpful, I'm at 296 lbs and I'm just starting fasting/keto so knowing what to avoid will really come in useful. Thank you for sharing this video.
Justin Gort you and everyone else man. Consistently is the hardest thing. I generally good Monday they Thursday. Then I binge all weekend. It’s messed up.
Really helpful that you not only give examples of what to eat on your channel but also when/when not to do it. It’s not just about what you’re eating but when you’re eating it.
Wow Thomas, 👏 I know still hurt you to talk about your weight but just remember that we need to hear this kind of successful story so we can go on. Perhaps one day you can pen down this story. 👏
Great Job Thomas! I have lost 135, I still have about another 65 to go, I slow myself down A lot, by trying new "keto" products and eating "low carb" things that are not really keto friendly, plus the occasional cheats.
Remind me of a guy I knew when I was in my early 20s. His girlfriend was beautiful and super fit while he was rather big with a super rough haircut and facial hair. However, he played guitar and had an amazing ZZTop singing voice alongside one of the best personalities a person could have. It makes more sense why I like you now. Sometimes the people you think look ordinary are extraordinary. Do you play guitar? Lol
More a remark on the fact that he just looked like an average joe rather than the fitness model and motivational individual he is known as today. After watching the video, I make all these mistakes, especially the working out, but it's easy to fall into that trap when you join the military and train for special operations where you eat and eat still losing weight until you hit your low 30s. It eventually catches up
In Oklahoma.... "usually" .... when you walk out of a store alongside a couple where the guy is 300 lb and the girl is fit and beautiful, 9 times out of 10, they walk over to a polished 60k $$$ quad cab truck and drive off together. I'm not crying, coveting, or judging... I just caught on to this pattern after 50 times and found it a little bit amusing.
Nice video. currently at 260 and want to get down to at least 220. Nice change of pace to see someone that has undergone a significant weight loss, instead of so many others that were already in good shape to begin with.
Thank you for dedicating a majority of your time to help people suffering from being overweight and/or unhealthy lifestyles. I've been eating healthier for over a year now and I've noticed that my body has slimmed down on the sides. I'm still trying to shrink the belly fat tremendously lower but, I know that it takes time. And as long as I continue this healthy lifestyle, I'll see physical changes that I will be incredibly proud of and happy with, sooner rather than later.
For those who just want the summary, here are the 5 things that slowed Thomas' weight loss: 1. Overdoing the fats with keto 2. Relied on exercise to counteract overeating 3. Eating due to being under high stress 4. Underdosing testosterone 5. Increased anabolic cycle too slowly
BEST video you’ve done yet. I am just so grateful for your ‘nerdy science brain’!!!! It’s been a wonderful addition to my Keto lifestyle change. This was fabulous info and I know implementing it will make great changes in my life. Thank you Thomas for all you do!
The hardest part I find is socializing! Every time I go out with friends or girls, they all want to go to restaurants and eat processed, deep fried junk. I'm always the odd man out with a cup of tea while they are downing crispy cream or some other god awful crap. Need a new circle of friends who are health conscious?
Same for me,eventually I got my buddies to get it on it. But the reality of the sad truth,and the most important answer of the most INTENSE question is how bad do you want it SON. AND DONT FORGET TO LOOK AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR EVERY DAY N FLEX UR DAM HARFEST
I 100% get this. You gotta get out of the house every once in a while for own sanity. Im so grateful for my boyfriend who is a health nut like myself. Hes vegan, Im keto and a strict macros tracker. We both workout daily and motivate each other health wise. Find that friend who will push you and be honest with you!! I know its hard cause both of our families eat super unhealthy and think WE are the crazies. But we are the only ones with nice bodies 😁
I was at my heaviest @285lbs last year. I slowly brought the weight down with dietary flaws but I watched your videos @220lbs in the October, I'm now 205lbs. Keto and intermittent fasting helped ALOT. Thanks for the tips and advice, your videos are great
I can relate so easily to you. Used to be super fit and atlethic during highschool. Ate so much but doing sport basically everyday multiple hours a day prevented me being overweight. Then I started med school. During my studies all I did was eating, stressing, working. Took something around 40 kilos in a few years. Gratuated this summer. Back to a normal like. Eating clean keto, little sport, IF, and no stress....already lost more than 20 kilos in a couple months. That might sound weird but your advices, warning and tips are saving my life ! The road is still long but with good company the trip is much easier :) Thanks Thomas for your awesome work.
Yano i had massive respect for you because of how informed you are on a subject which isnt really spoken about but seeing that you was once a big person aswell just blows my mind dude seriously kudos to you thats really inspired me an dont get much of that these days. Your a legend dude thankyou
How to fast when stressed? I feel I would start eating everything when I can eat again. I just avoid everything and cry. LolThen eat keto food when I am supposed to eat(when I get hungry)
I keep losing steam on my keto adventure, I’ve lost 31 pounds and I’ve come so far! I was feeling a little low today this quarantine sure can get you down and especially working from home in front of a computer with snacks all around all day long… Digging deep relisting to a Thomas delauer classic video to keep me strong 💪🏻
31 lbs is great...keep it up! Do the snacks have to be around? If they're not yours, there's not much you can do about that. Like if they're your housemate's or something. But if they're yours, just stock up on keto friendly snacks. Today I bought celery sticks and almond butter, so I've got something nice waiting in the fridge if I get the munchies. Or if the snacks are for your husband or kids, maybe mix in some salted nuts and stuff like that, so that some of the snacks floating around are ok for you to have. Just a thought. Anyway, stay strong, and if you give in and eat crap, just start fresh tomorrow on the good stuff! It's the long game that counts.
You are the type of examples that I listen too! Success is your testimony even your skin looks remarkably different, in before after images. Walking in ones truth. ❤️ this thank you, TD.
I hope you'll tell us how losing the weight changed the way you looked at life. A lot of people use the "I'm still the same person; it's just numbers on a scale". But it isn't & you aren't! The overweight person looks & feels the world through a entirely different interface, & when everything is a struggle because of your health/weight, so is the world.
Real talk, over weight people always say weight doesn't matter. Then sooner or later there go on some yo Yo diet, and really never happy with there size
I’m not who I was when I was 250+. Now, 90 pounds lighter, I have more energy, I have less depression, I feel great in my new clothes, and it gives me an overall sense of accomplishment and confidence I didn’t have before. I have meaning and purpose in my life. And Keto may not get all the credit, but it definitely helped IMMENSELY. Exercise too, people!
I agree. I am also not the same person after losing 135 lbs. I was depressed, full of self doubt and was in constant pain from severe osteoarthritis. I had uncontrolled diabetes and sleep apnea. All of that went away with keto. Of course when you do not have to deal with all of the health issues from morbid obesity and frankly, combine that with the privelege our society gives to people who meet society's beauty standards, life is much easier.
I'd both agree & disagree. My sense of self, my core identity hasn't changed much. I'm still an introvert by nature, I tend to frustrate easily and I'm pretty standoffish. What did change falls into 2 categories: how I interact with the world, and how the world interacts wirh me. My ability to interact with the world changed dramatically, simply because at 5'8" and 186 lbs. going for an hour walk is pretty much effortless. At 5'8" and 298 lbs. an hour walk...wasn't happenin'. Maybe 45 minutes on a good day. Usually half an hour. How the world interacts with me...oh, big, BIG difference! Living in Southern California (practically the planetary capital of appearance) it's very noticeable how differently I'm treated. People are spontaneously friendly towards me, haven't heard a snide remark in years (been 5 years since my WOE change); really, it's difficult to quantify how much differently I'm treated. I'm no longer being disenfranchised by society because of my weight - and it sure feels good.
I’ve lost a hundred too since last year and since my covid in Oct last fall, my appetite as well so that helped…I’m 73 and just started keto in March…I really learn a lot from your posts…thanks so much to you and your wife …👍
Please join my email list and you’ll get a free beginner keto meal plan: thomasdelauer.lpages.co/real-person-keto/
This site needs work. I can't proceed with the request for the beginners diet.
I’m having a problem also getting into this link. Thank you,
Truly, congratulations.
I've lost 330lbs so far and I'm determined to lose another 30-50.
Total lifestyle change! ZERO regret!
(I was about 620lbs at my heaviest. I'm approximately 290lbs today (official weigh in is next week). And doc estimates I have anywhere from 30-40lbs of excess skin. Yep, surgery is in the future. But again, ZERO regret!
Keep spreading the healthy word!
Fat-shaming is wrong and rarely helps.
But the whole "fat acceptance" schtick will cost lives and MUST be stopped!
Why am I always hungry on Keto? I’ve been keeping my carbs at 5-7%, fats at 75% , proteins at 20-25%. I am type 2 and on medications Metformin & Trulicity.
Truly, congratulations.
I've lost 330lbs so far and I'm determined to lose another 30-50.
Total lifestyle change! ZERO regret!
(I was about 620lbs at my heaviest. I'm approximately 290lbs today (official weigh in is next week). And doc estimates I have anywhere from 30-40lbs of excess skin. Yep, surgery is in the future. But again, ZERO regret!
Keep spreading the healthy word!
Fat-shaming is wrong and rarely helps.
But the whole "fat acceptance" schtick will cost lives and MUST be stopped!
That’s unbelievable. Congrats.
How long did Thomas take you to lose so much?
@@koala10ish about two years now.
Like I said, TOTAL life change.
But it's very doable. The first pounds dropped off quickly.
@@theycallme_bruce Thanks but two years is long. I want to shed 50lbs in 3 months.
@@koala10ish 30-35 is more reasonable. But 50 isn't impossible.
1:43 watch your fat intake on keto
3:35 don't rely on exercise too much
4:49 eating when stressed out
6:44 don't fast all the time
8:16 don't mix fats and carbs all the time
Thanks bro.
Thanks, even after watching I need this visual ☺️
You the MVP of the comment section, Mate
Thank YOU
Thou art a saint.
I love how you're a fit guy but you UNDERSTAND the mindset of a fat person. SOOOOO many trainers are simply out of touch with their clients that aren't coming from a fitness lifestyle.
How long did Thomas take you to lose so much?
I was 265 pounds in march 2020 at age 25. I am now 214 pounds and just getting started.
How about now?
Awesome
What's that? 4-5 months?
Thomas, You've SLOWED DOWN speaking, and it's fantastic. I use to get a little stressed when you spoke because you use to speak so fast! Taking notes was hard to, now you're sounding better and you continue to be such a positive and great motivater. You now truly are amazing and we love your videos!!! Thank you 😊
You can slow down the videos a little or quite a bit if needed using the UA-cam tools.
Maybe you are listening quicker now :p
@@KatarinaS. or just go back 10 secs
He puts the transcription below
You might have to fast those days you watch the video where he's speaking fast.
October 1, 2019 I was 340 pounds. Today is July 6, 2020 and I am 235 pounds. I haven't done one minute of exercise. I have just been doing strict keto, one meal per day, and getting it done with the fork and the knife. Anyone can do it if you have the discipline.
Exercise would vastly improve your weight loss
Great job!
Fatty
Well done man, can I ask do you have issues with loose skin? I have lost 70lbs and I have loose skin, it does bother me I find it difficult to take my top off still
@@Braap420 vastly improve? Lol. I lost 118 pounds in ten months.
I’m half way there to my 130+ lbs weight loss! You are inspirational
This channel is probably the first fitness one I've come across where the person who is presenting is relatable, not-condescending, not braggy and he knows hit shit. Subscribed. Thank you Thomas!
Rely on diet. Not rely on work out. True. I had been working out very hard for 6 years. I didn’t lose weight but gained weight. I worked 6 times a week. 2-3 hours a day. Very intense classes. Now I am doing Keto and OMAD. I am best shape in 17 years. Today I just finished 48 hours fasting. Feel great.
I went from 310 to 190, your videos have helped me tremendously Thomas! Thank you
Wow thats awesome. Keto?
Keto and IF
No loose skin, it was pretty gradual over 2 years and I'm somewhat young (28)
Well done mate
Wow, awesome
I was 296 I have lost 96 pounds doing the intermittent fasting. Only took 7 months
Congrats
JEFFREY dope
zzz9103 dope
zzz9103 that’s great! You will reach your goals! We are all rooting for you!!
What was your precise IF regime?
I just love Thomas sharing his personal journey. There's a definite learning curve with weight loss. I'm still working out my macros. Some days I nail it and other days I blow it. But I'm still losing weight, so I think that I'm on the right path.
Its all a learning process. And yes, you are on the right path.
Just stay dedicated and never let perfect be the enemy of good.
This is very encouraging. I'm almost 280 lbs. And I am working on taking it off.
You’re on of the most down to earth ripped Thor looking dudes I’ve ever seen in my life.
Thor is definitely more ripped. And has amazing hair lol.
Man crush detected.
@Mark Jackson Hey, there's nothing wrong with being gay! Some of us that are watching this video, myself included, are members of the LGBT community. Among us gay and bisexual men (I'm bisexual personally), fitness is a BIG deal, almost a bigger deal in some ways than among the straight population.
@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial no....not more ripped..but yes,better hair..yet you two look a lot alike..and I love Chris Hemsworth 😍😍😍😍
Aintt gay to admire a man. More so after someone goes from being a fat ass to a healthy man.
I speak from experience, as I was a fat ass and lost 60 pounds.
You’re a big reason I’ve lost so much weight too. I relate to you on such a deep level. I used to weigh 265 pounds; exactly a year from today I have lost 65 pounds. I have 20 more pounds to go.
Thank you so much man, you honestly have inspired me to getting my life back.
Congrats were you doing on a intermittenting fasting or keto diet ??
desperate princess I was doing both actually.
Agreed! I'm down almost 25 pounds from 253 in one month with a 19:5 fast and keto! Keep going until you're happy!
Congrats man...TD has had the same impact on my life as well. I wake up, and sleep to his advice. It keeps me motivated. A year ago I was 230lbs. Today Im 156lbs. I couldnt have done it without him, and dr berg. And also hearing stories from people like you also keeps me going. Thanks for your share.
Amazing job, Kevin! That last 20lbs doesn't stand a chance.
I’m starting to become addicted to the feeling of fasting
Jerry Robinson same. I really enjoy the mental clarity and the feeling of not being bogged down.
Charissa Harder mental clarity.. yes! Feel great! Not sluggish during the day!! Spot on. Keto and if definitely for me.
Chalet N lol
@Chalet N says the fatass lol
@@CharissaAlex Hey, how long do you normally fast for? X
You’re such a great role model and you seem like a good human.
yeah very true, thomas your dedication to health is second only to your desire to help people out
I agree
Doesn't roll as well as he used to. :) Sorry Thomas.
Cougarsamurai lol, as in roll when I was overweight?
@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial yeah, sorry cheap British humour :)
You rock man! I’m down 100lbs now but still need to lose 50. Thanks for all the good advice and help.
This one was special Tom, one of my favorites so far. You radiated with some kind of relaxed honesty, as if you were too tired to spend energy on anything else but the pure truth. Not that you're not trying to do that in all of your videos, but this one was somehow different. Thank you and if you can, make these more frequent.
Recently started to watch a lot of your videos and really appreciate that you are consistent with all your information! You also do not contradict anything you said in past videos.
You should do a documentary over your weight loss journey. How you trained starting out, dieted, and how you stayed motivated.
What a great role model you are. Super confident but not condescending. You are a great teacher, because you have lived with being overweight, and are now spreading the word of solutions without condescension. Bravo!
Tom Delaur I'm so proud of you! I hope you know that you have been one of my health coaches since I've been on KETO day 37. I love how you break down the science on how and why ingredients and our body works. I share your videos in 8 different big and small FB GROUPS! Thank you! ❤️
Personal, reflective, sensitive, honest, integrity, competent.....cracking channel Thomas.
TD, The honesty in this video is what I've been hoping to find. The mental side is the biggest challenge for sustainability. Bravo.
This was probably the most informative video on the subject I’ve seen. I’m starting Keto/carnivore and 3 out of the 5 I was already on the wrong path. Thanks brother.
I would’ve never guessed😲 and I am proud for you congratulations👏🏼 I am currently on my 100 lb keto loss journey 🙌🏻❣️
OK, I'm new at Keto. Just started 2 weeks ago & went from 240 - 232.6. What I just learned from another of your videos, is I'm really eating too much fat & protein, plus I'm eating things including some condiments that I need to just let go of until my body purges all the crap I've been eating. Listening to all your hindsight information in this video makes sooo much sense and it's exactly what I needed to hear. I'm changing my eating again and going to start keeping track of everything I consume. Thanx so much for sharing!! You have a new fan!!
Thomas has a great vid for keto mayonnaise. I don't use condiments but I am interested in that.
TD: listen dude: you're awesome! I rely on your science studies and personal touches to inspire my journey. Keep it sincere and keep it factual.
I’ve been learning so much from your channel! It’s great listening to someone who knows what it’s like emotionally physically and mentally to be obese. Your empathy really helps lift people up!
“Tater tots stood in my way” 😂😂 appreciate you’re honesty brother! Pizza stands in my way right now lol
The Ore Ida Tater Tot monster. Sta Puft has nothing on that one.
theres such thing as keto pizza
Queso is my ENEMY.
Pizza and all of the holiday foods are way too tempting for me right now.
I rode my bicycle across USA and had a
Whole pizza every nite. I lost 30lbs
Thomas you have no idea how much your videos are helping me and so many people all around the world!
There was such an underlying genuity in this video that I really loved about this video. Thank you Thomas 😊
THIS is the video which really hit me. The honesty, the desire to share real information is just tremendous. Really appreciate this. Gives hope!!!
You’re so humble Thomas🙂 I love this vid. Loving the honesty and the connection, like some how we’re all here for the same reason .
We can all learn from each other's experiences. :D
I'm also at 280 lbs. You're the only person I listen to Thomas.
I really appreciate you for motivating me to begin my journey.
Who ready to look good in Christmas 2020?
Alinah's Toys Yaaas girl Yaaas!
This year I’m gonna amaze everyone for the way I will look. Family get ready.
I’m ready to look good summer 2021!!!!
I’m too late 😅 hopefully this year
I've been doing IF and Keto lately, I absolutely love that you recommend not mixing Fats and Carbs to break a fast. It's done wonders for my progress.
Thomas already had the girl at 300lbs . He was destined for greatness . Because she believed 😘
behind every successful man,,,,
Randy Le Wrong thinking. Greatness comes from within, not because of having someone.
@Mgtow Farmer cant anyone just be positive for once? Do you know his wife and know shes a gold digger? Td just must be an ass eh? Just eff off. The problem is you and your jealousy.
I think he met her in high school.
True
Hi Thomas,
You talk about lab work in this video. Perhaps a video dedicated to lab work for those starting out so that we know what to ask for and how to read the results? Just a thought...
Thanks for all the great content mate, you're a huge motivator.
Grant Radka I agree because lab results are so medical term that when I look at mine it looks like gibberish we def need a cheat sheet for which lab tests to look out for
I found your channel about a week ago. Best find ever! I started IF almost a month ago, but felt really lost. I have learned so much thanks to you, that I feel I have to tools to do it properly and in a healthy and sustainable way. I can’t thank you enough!
I love these videos because it reminds people that we are human and life is hard most of the time which heavily influences our health overall.
This is one of your greatest videos. When you show pictures of what to eat and not to eat sends the message home. Thank you for your help.
Wow Thomas, you are a really role model. Well done for your success and hard work.
No way!!!! Completely explains why you're such a good trainer. I didn't improve as a trainer until I saw things from the other side.
I am brand new to KETO and am so thankful for having found your channel. I'm 60, 285 lbs with Type II diabetes and know that this is the only way I'm going to get out of this bad cycle. Thanks especially for this video and all the grocery haul videos. I'm going to keep watching and learning. Lord bless you.
When you look at the before and after photos; look at your complexion. Much healthier looking now.
What! Is good to know. Eye opener. Love when people achieve their goals so congratulations you look wonderful. I got my bariatric surgery but haven't keep doing very well on my diet...I need to come back to track and your videos are so movitating. Thanks for the work you do man.!
Whether you lost the weight or not, you are AMAZING and I never get enough of the content in your videos. You are such a great speaker and you are a compassionate person with genuine interest in helping others. I greatly appreciate your biochemistry knowledge. The world is so lucky to have you educating the masses. Thank you for all that you do for us! ❤️❤️❤️
Fasting on a stressful day is amazing advise. Binge eating from stress is my greatest downfall. I will give this approach a try. Thanks!
Has this worked for you?
I find that I'm better at fasting when I'm not stressed. Did this end up working for you?
Hi Thomas😊I am new to keto and am learning so much from your uTube videos. I love that you are so down to earth, and I enjoy it that you include your family in some of your videos. Thank you. Regards Priscilla from Durban, South Africa
Wow, I did not know this, I thought you always looked, well...perfect! Learning that you lost 100 pounds is so encouraging, thank you for sharing this video with us. If you can achieve this, then the rest of us can make strides in our own lives as well.
Another insightful video. What struck me the most in your before and after pics is your skin. You had zits in the before photos, and beautiful glowing skin now. Just wow.
Wish there were more info on addictive behaviors/personalities, reward pathways, and relationships with food, which I struggle with.
Same here
That is a lot of psychology there and most of psychology is observational pseudoscience. We still do not grasp what depression actually is or how SSRI antidepressants actually work. So I would not hold my breath for that info to come to light. You are better off looking deep within yourself and analyzing your own behavior and why you personally have the relationship with food that you do.
Tyler h idk man...it sounds like you’re boiling psychology down to anti depressive meds and it’s really about how we program and wire ourselves through habits, repetition and emotional resonance. Observational pseudoscience might be astronomy or something but psychology (not psychiatry) has plenty of actual science out there. However you do have a point that no amount science and facts replace deep introspection and requires our own reprogramming and hard work.
Forget all that bs. Focus on your gut microbiome. You have living organisms like bacteria in your gut that drive your cravings, behaviors and personality. Get an abundance of firmicutes and you will crave simple carbs like sugar, bread, pasta, pastry, fruit juices and beer. The longer you feed them, the more they take over and change your taste buds and cravings. Kill them off either by abstinence or use of antimicrobials for a period of time like oil of oregano or caprylic acid. Then take some l-glutamine to help the gut tissue heal. Then eat a diet that fosters the growth of bacteriodes in your gut. Try romaine lettuce, well cooked broccoli and cauliflower. Fermented foods like real live sauerkraut and water kefir will boost the numbers of those good bacteria. Over time, inflammation and weight go down. You get energy and begin to exercise more. Your mood changes because your gut gets back to producing the feel-good hormones that go to your brain. You will see the direct connection between not allowing harmful crap into your body and excellent health. Another very important factor is stomach acid. If yours is weak then supplement with betaine HCL.
Read Atomic Habits by James Clear - you will soon understand yourself better and how to implement healthy habits very easily
Thomas,
you are really a humble person. You are always starting from your experience, not from the perspective of the viewer.
I decided to follow you, because you always start from a neutral, direct and easy stand point.
Then you deepen the concept.
it is simply brilliant.
I was travelling for a complete week, with friends and many pubs foods and drinks...and really difficult to stay in Keto...well....your shared knowledge helped me to limit the "damage"... ;D.
Now back to base and carry on with it.
Thank you
What got me off so much carbs was switching from sandwiches to lettuce wraps without the bread. But the secret sauce is really in the longer fasting windows, in my experience.
Wow! This analysis is priceless! Years of your hard work and experience condensed into 10 minutes. I’m 61 and just starting keto this year. So far, I’ve lost 20 lbs. I do pool exercise to avoid high impact on my knees and feet. People keep telling me to do yoga, aerobics, lift weights etc. I used to do a lot of sports and exercise - I have a lot of old injuries. I have to be careful not to sustain new injuries which will debilitate me further and slow down my metabolism even more.
Love love love short, helpful videos like this. Just a few little "real life" pointers with the potential for huge impact.
However, I'm still not "on board" with your anti-daily fasting recommendation as I believe for me (and maybe for you) it's what "gets the ball rolling" setting up the body for loosing weight because it gets you out of the habit of eating too much and trains you to control your eating. So while it may not be setting up the optimal environment for your fat burning it is setting up the habit of restricting calories and not eating every-time you feel hungry while the small "feeding window" limits the damage/setbacks when you go happen to go overboard. A very powerful tool when just starting out.......
This was so helpful, I'm at 296 lbs and I'm just starting fasting/keto so knowing what to avoid will really come in useful. Thank you for sharing this video.
The balance of facts-info, + your story-experience/results works for me...I'll be back.
As far as your brand goes.....those b4 and after pics are powerful
#1 thing slowing my weight loss is my attitude. My consistency is damn near non existent. It's kind of frustrating.
Justin Gort you and everyone else man. Consistently is the hardest thing. I generally good Monday they Thursday. Then I binge all weekend. It’s messed up.
Same. I am a gutless flipflopper.
You can do it Justin.
Really helpful that you not only give examples of what to eat on your channel but also when/when not to do it. It’s not just about what you’re eating but when you’re eating it.
Wow Thomas, 👏 I know still hurt you to talk about your weight but just remember that we need to hear this kind of successful story so we can go on. Perhaps one day you can pen down this story. 👏
Thanks, Thomas. Just signed up for Butcher Box! I'm going to listen and do exactly what you say.
You’re amazing! I truly respect you Thomas, congratulations on all your hard work and efforts.
Love the humility Tom, your ability to keep your talks fresh and informative, I really appreciate you and I’m telling others to come listen.
Great Job Thomas! I have lost 135, I still have about another 65 to go, I slow myself down A lot, by trying new "keto" products and eating "low carb" things that are not really keto friendly, plus the occasional cheats.
Lol yup them keto treats.... get me everytime.
I think this may very well be the best video you've ever created, summarizing all of the big "gotchas" for this important subject. Thanks!!!
Remind me of a guy I knew when I was in my early 20s. His girlfriend was beautiful and super fit while he was rather big with a super rough haircut and facial hair. However, he played guitar and had an amazing ZZTop singing voice alongside one of the best personalities a person could have. It makes more sense why I like you now. Sometimes the people you think look ordinary are extraordinary. Do you play guitar? Lol
are you implying that thomas looks ordinary??? because no.
More a remark on the fact that he just looked like an average joe rather than the fitness model and motivational individual he is known as today. After watching the video, I make all these mistakes, especially the working out, but it's easy to fall into that trap when you join the military and train for special operations where you eat and eat still losing weight until you hit your low 30s. It eventually catches up
Wilma picked Fred. I'd pick Fred. Lol
In Oklahoma.... "usually" .... when you walk out of a store alongside a couple where the guy is 300 lb and the girl is fit and beautiful,
9 times out of 10, they walk over to a polished 60k $$$ quad cab truck and drive off together.
I'm not crying, coveting, or judging...
I just caught on to this pattern after 50 times and found it a little bit amusing.
You are not bragging, you are inspiring!
Do not eat when stressed! Heard that once & remembered it. Important.
Shout it out. I’m proud of you and your videos help to inspire my own change and weight loss goals. Thanks for sharing your truth.
3:48. That’s my problem I just think I can make up for it in working out like a maniac. Don’t rely on exercise but on the eating. Good video
Nice video. currently at 260 and want to get down to at least 220. Nice change of pace to see someone that has undergone a significant weight loss, instead of so many others that were already in good shape to begin with.
I call him my fasting guru! 🚀❤️🚀❤️
I call him a walking gun rack.
No homo.
John Flemings lol that’s a good one
Thank you for dedicating a majority of your time to help people suffering from being overweight and/or unhealthy lifestyles. I've been eating healthier for over a year now and I've noticed that my body has slimmed down on the sides. I'm still trying to shrink the belly fat tremendously lower but, I know that it takes time. And as long as I continue this healthy lifestyle, I'll see physical changes that I will be incredibly proud of and happy with, sooner rather than later.
For those who just want the summary, here are the 5 things that slowed Thomas' weight loss:
1. Overdoing the fats with keto
2. Relied on exercise to counteract overeating
3. Eating due to being under high stress
4. Underdosing testosterone
5. Increased anabolic cycle too slowly
Than you 👍
Lol I legitimately thought he finally admitted to his gear use looking at this.
Bless you
Someone explain #4 for me? In layman's terms please. Thanks.
Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is nice to know that when you talk about the changes to make, you are speaking from experience.
6:11 if you’re stress out just fast that day. 👏
BEST video you’ve done yet. I am just so grateful for your ‘nerdy science brain’!!!! It’s been a wonderful addition to my Keto lifestyle change. This was fabulous info and I know implementing it will make great changes in my life. Thank you Thomas for all you do!
Whoa!! I would have never thought you’ve been overweight..I’ve seen so many of your videos.. how did I miss this one? Wow
Same!!!
Ive been doing bb since 25 years, and this is the best video on YT regarding fat loss !
Thank you for creating this video Thomas :D I really appreciate the wisdom.
i have been stressing about fasting so it is a relief that i don't have to so much. i am also a stress nibbler... great video and thank you!
The hardest part I find is socializing! Every time I go out with friends or girls, they all want to go to restaurants and eat processed, deep fried junk. I'm always the odd man out with a cup of tea while they are downing crispy cream or some other god awful crap. Need a new circle of friends who are health conscious?
Same for me,eventually I got my buddies to get it on it. But the reality of the sad truth,and the most important answer of the most INTENSE question is how bad do you want it SON. AND DONT FORGET TO LOOK AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR EVERY DAY N FLEX UR DAM HARFEST
That’s the upside of being antisocial social like me.... you don’t need any friends 🤷♂️
Less friends equals less drama and bullshit...keep your circle very small and tight.
why?
are you friends because of what you eat or what you think and feel?
if you were allergic or sick nobody would even mention it.
I 100% get this. You gotta get out of the house every once in a while for own sanity. Im so grateful for my boyfriend who is a health nut like myself. Hes vegan, Im keto and a strict macros tracker. We both workout daily and motivate each other health wise. Find that friend who will push you and be honest with you!! I know its hard cause both of our families eat super unhealthy and think WE are the crazies. But we are the only ones with nice bodies 😁
I was at my heaviest @285lbs last year. I slowly brought the weight down with dietary flaws but I watched your videos @220lbs in the October, I'm now 205lbs. Keto and intermittent fasting helped ALOT. Thanks for the tips and advice, your videos are great
I was 233 pounds and i have lost 52 pounds in less than 4 months doing the Keto with intermittent fasting.
I can relate so easily to you.
Used to be super fit and atlethic during highschool. Ate so much but doing sport basically everyday multiple hours a day prevented me being overweight.
Then I started med school. During my studies all I did was eating, stressing, working. Took something around 40 kilos in a few years.
Gratuated this summer. Back to a normal like. Eating clean keto, little sport, IF, and no stress....already lost more than 20 kilos in a couple months. That might sound weird but your advices, warning and tips are saving my life !
The road is still long but with good company the trip is much easier :)
Thanks Thomas for your awesome work.
"Squats generate 7.5X more force on the back of our knees!"
ok, I'll be the economist.... more than what?
perfect info perfect video
Yano i had massive respect for you because of how informed you are on a subject which isnt really spoken about but seeing that you was once a big person aswell just blows my mind dude seriously kudos to you thats really inspired me an dont get much of that these days. Your a legend dude thankyou
Fasting when stressed - is a good tip.
How to fast when stressed? I feel I would start eating everything when I can eat again. I just avoid everything and cry. LolThen eat keto food when I am supposed to eat(when I get hungry)
As a thin person I do this naturally didn't realize it could help people who are overweight, Great to know.
I keep losing steam on my keto adventure, I’ve lost 31 pounds and I’ve come so far! I was feeling a little low today this quarantine sure can get you down and especially working from home in front of a computer with snacks all around all day long… Digging deep relisting to a Thomas delauer classic video to keep me strong 💪🏻
31 lbs is great...keep it up! Do the snacks have to be around? If they're not yours, there's not much you can do about that. Like if they're your housemate's or something. But if they're yours, just stock up on keto friendly snacks. Today I bought celery sticks and almond butter, so I've got something nice waiting in the fridge if I get the munchies. Or if the snacks are for your husband or kids, maybe mix in some salted nuts and stuff like that, so that some of the snacks floating around are ok for you to have. Just a thought. Anyway, stay strong, and if you give in and eat crap, just start fresh tomorrow on the good stuff! It's the long game that counts.
When selling gym products on UA-cam, exercise is very important. When selling food on UA-cam, diet is important.
You are the type of examples that I listen too! Success is your testimony even your skin looks remarkably different, in before after images. Walking in ones truth. ❤️ this thank you, TD.
You went from being Chris Pratt to being Chris Evans, holy sh!t
- astonished me,2019
Lazy Sunday. Laying in bed. Start watching UA-cam. This video on shows up on my recommended. I'm on my way to the gym. Thanks!
I hope you'll tell us how losing the weight changed the way you looked at life. A lot of people use the "I'm still the same person; it's just numbers on a scale". But it isn't & you aren't!
The overweight person looks & feels the world through a entirely different interface, & when everything is a struggle because of your health/weight, so is the world.
Real talk, over weight people always say weight doesn't matter. Then sooner or later there go on some yo Yo diet, and really never happy with there size
Toni Siret very smart
I’m not who I was when I was 250+. Now, 90 pounds lighter, I have more energy, I have less depression, I feel great in my new clothes, and it gives me an overall sense of accomplishment and confidence I didn’t have before. I have meaning and purpose in my life.
And Keto may not get all the credit, but it definitely helped IMMENSELY. Exercise too, people!
I agree. I am also not the same person after losing 135 lbs. I was depressed, full of self doubt and was in constant pain from severe osteoarthritis. I had uncontrolled diabetes and sleep apnea. All of that went away with keto. Of course when you do not have to deal with all of the health issues from morbid obesity and frankly, combine that with the privelege our society gives to people who meet society's beauty standards, life is much easier.
I'd both agree & disagree. My sense of self, my core identity hasn't changed much. I'm still an introvert by nature, I tend to frustrate easily and I'm pretty standoffish. What did change falls into 2 categories: how I interact with the world, and how the world interacts wirh me. My ability to interact with the world changed dramatically, simply because at 5'8" and 186 lbs. going for an hour walk is pretty much effortless. At 5'8" and 298 lbs. an hour walk...wasn't happenin'. Maybe 45 minutes on a good day. Usually half an hour.
How the world interacts with me...oh, big, BIG difference! Living in Southern California (practically the planetary capital of appearance) it's very noticeable how differently I'm treated. People are spontaneously friendly towards me, haven't heard a snide remark in years (been 5 years since my WOE change); really, it's difficult to quantify how much differently I'm treated. I'm no longer being disenfranchised by society because of my weight - and it sure feels good.
I’ve lost a hundred too since last year and since my covid in Oct last fall, my appetite as well so that helped…I’m 73 and just started keto in March…I really learn a lot from your posts…thanks so much to you and your wife …👍