I know a guy who lost about 30 lbs doing what you're doing with just a few differences (works out with free weights a couple times a week instead of just aerobics, brown rice instead of white and whole grain everything else). The same thing happened as far as losing several pounds right away and then leveling off for a bit. I think he just had to adjust and then he lost more. That said, it looks like you're on the right track. Thanks for posting this. I'm always curious about how successful people spend their time.
last week l listened to 4 of your honest men videos one after another l was so wound up. after that l wrote it down. and was able to move on, thanks for that. your blood pressure is within normal limits ,check your pulse when you are completely rested , it was a little high. well done for all the positive changes.
Weight loss is slow when in your 40s Rick.I'm in my late 40s and I eat and drink what I like,i counter that with doing a 30 min dumb bell work-out every other day and it does me wonders.I'm toned and have lost a wee bit of weight but my overall fitness has improved immeasurably,maybe give it a try.I also meditate last thing at night and it works for me.Failing all this,get a bottle down your neck.
You say you are having smaller portioned meals, are you getting enough carbs? I don't do caffeine, have reduced refined sugar intake, and went fully plant-based 4 months ago. I find that upping the amount of wholefoods & carbs I have has helped my energy levels, I feel much lighter and freer, and think more clearly. Feed the brain! :) Have you checked out Nutritionfacts.org channel, and dare I say Freelee (according to her you can eat plant carbs all day long if you wish & if you exercise, you don't want to damage your metabolism by having too few calories)??
You're probably building Muscle Rick if you're walking that much, don't forget Muscle is heavier than fat. Don't concentrate on your weight but judge the results by clothes fitting better and overall health improvements. Too much focus on weight.
I hope to hear you taking over for David Attenborough in the near future! Keep up that voice over work! The BBC will be calling you...I hope...or as the saying goes..."The squeaky wheel gets the oil"!
Perfect video, please keep up these ideas. I am subscribed to your channel since you uploaded allotments videos, I have almost watched all the videos that you have in your channel and I really want to watch more about anything. I think that you are the model of a perfect man that I have. You are incredible :)
Good luck with the wait loss Rick. Don't forget to get out if you can. Fresh air and exposure to pollen and other bacteria we encounter in the outdoors can strengthen our immune systems. Sandy
WOW! great, SF/F what is the Honest Guys did a Meditation that takes on a Space Station or another planet. I love the MiddleEarth ones as well. Its an idea.
I feel your pain with regards to weight. You used to ride a bike, if memory serves. The bike is the best form of exercise as it can encompass cardio & resistance training. Combine that with your treadmill workout & low sugar diet and the weight should fall off. My weight has ballooned to 16 st since giving up the bike, and I am planning a cycle regime that will get me back out there burning the calories. Sugar is the Devil. Keep at it. You'll get there Rick
Such a BRILL video Rick :-) so good to spend a day with you and to catch up we were actually eating a curry watching this too :-) well done on the treadmill and we love your Honest Guys meditation channel it is the BEST, listening to the meditations really helps to chill us out :-) thanks a million for sharing your day with us Rick and sending heaps of love and tons of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a FANTASTIC evening ahead XXXXX
Greetings sir! Really enjoyed this one =D Just thought I'd mention, it's pretty awesome that you write for yourself, I used to do the same (Forum RPG), but to cut a long story short, I've now written a couple of books and self published them, didn't think I'd ever get to this point when I was just having fun but now I'm on to book number three. I guess what I'm trying to say is enjoy it, but see where it takes you, and if you ever need any help book-wise (not content, just the 'red-tape' side of things, covers, formatting, print, proof reading, etc), I'd be happy to help. All the best, have a good one! =D (Also, if you're looking for awesome Sci-fi art, the online game EVE has some amazing ships worth checking out.)
Well thanks for sharing your day Rick. Loved your idea of sci-fi art - in my case it would be fantacy art but just nice to have something you love an that is unique to you isn't it! I would really be interested in reading some of you writing if you do ever decide to share. Take care, Steve
#2 My wife was listening to one of your meditation sounds and loved it, she asked who it was and I told her. Strange thing is she don't like you. LOL But I do, teach her from stalking me.
Happy Beltane - fire weekend :)) Ooh try picking tops part of nettles and adding hot water to make Nettle Tea (really good for you). ps try a YOGA class. You'll be amazed at the results in your body shape and also how you feel. Lots of men do it. x
Oh and thanks for the inspiration on the walks - I can't justify a treadmill but will push myself that bit futher on my next ramble - it all helps doesn't it!
Thanks for sharing your day Rick. You're awesome and I feel privileged to be with you in your home. You're an inspiration to me and many others. Thank you. 🙂
The mineral zinc is important for testosterone production, and supplementing your diet for as little as six weeks has been shown to cause a marked improvement in testosterone among men with low levels. Also eat plenty of fresh vegetables and get plenty of exercise. If you decide to use a zinc supplement, stick to a dosage of less than 40 mg a day, as this is the recommended adult upper limit. Taking too much zinc can interfere with your body's ability to absorb other minerals, especially copper, and may cause nausea as a side effect. Eat healthy fats, Olives and Olive oil Coconuts and coconut oil Butter made from raw grass-fed organic milk Raw nuts, such as, almonds or pecans Organic pastured egg yolks Avocados Grass-fed meats Palm oil Unheated organic nut oils
+bowler8 That is great advice but must mention these foods lend themselves to the paleo diet so make sure you cut down on the carbs and up the protein or your weight will go up in fat rather than muscle.
Hi Rick,First of all just like to say how much I enjoy your videos, then can you tell me more about the meditation you are doing, I'm a meditation teacher, and I would like to get into doing the same as you by adding meditation to my you tube channel! maybe we could have a one to one chat about it if that is possible Rick? Look forward to your reply Regards Kirston :)
I love stargate too Rick, I wish wish wish they never cancelled SGA.. it's easily my favorite. I kinda hate SGU because I feel like they killed SGA to make SGU. It's a decent series on it's own, but I can never forgive them for cancelling SGA! I wish netflix would bring it back. Did you know Joe Flannigan (Lt Col Sheppard) tried to buy the rights to SGA so he could keep making the show, but they turned his offer down.....!!
Hi Rick! Wanted to share with you a website I use to track nutrition, fitness and other life goals I want to achieve. Sparkpeople.com Think you might find it of interest b/c you seem to like knowing details and it tracks nutrients, minerals and other things you can add - like you BP, pulse, blood sugar etc. It's been a great tool for me working with my doctor to reduce weight, gain fitness and see where I have vitamin/mineral deficiencies. Since you're weaning yourself off sugar, you might want to track sugar levels. Would be interesting to see how much sugar is coming from the carbohydrates in your diet, ie. breakfast porridge, and rice with stir fry/curry dishes. And, how much protein you're taking in, and other things, like vitamin D. Another thing you might want to track is sodium. You're using canned goods instead of frozen, and you might find you're taking in more sodium as a result, even in organic products. From tracking mine, and reviewing with doctor after blood panels were taken, I require supplements of Vit. D, potassium, and a multi-vitamin. I was not getting enough protein previously. Also, I require protein at breakfast, no carbs. Carbs quickly turn to sugar for me at that hour and leave me sluggish for balance of the day. B'fast for me is 2 eggs scrambled, a veg mixed in (spinach usually, currently asparagus), and 2T of cheese (feta, parm., cheddar, or dollop of greek yogurt). My b/f used to add savory spices to his. Cholesterol from eggs is not an issue from Dr's. perspective. Lunch is a mix of veggies: peppers, red onion, celery, & legumes - cannellini/white kidney beans and tuna or chicken. Dinner is veg & protein. For meal planning I have a schedule: Monday: Meatless, Tuesday: Tilapia or tuna/other fish. Wednesday: Vegetarian. Thursday: Pasta or rice w/veg & meat. Friday: Fish (not for religious reasons, but b/c it rhymes. LOL) Saturday: Beef. Sunday: Chicken. - Watching you has gotten me inspired to adhere to my menu planning more closely. Thanks! Glad to see you adding artwork to Rick World too! : )
Hi Rick, nice to see a video of you again. Have you ever considered get educated about doing a proper muscle building diet and excercise lifestyle? That and a year later try TRT via your doctor (or sustanon 250mg (bi-)weekly) (yes, steroids. And NO, they're not bad for you in that amount) It will do much more for you than those weird diets, teas, powders and pills. The treadmill is nice, but it won't build you muscle or , and you can also walk outside in the beautiful English countryside. Get some sun, meet girls and friends. You seem a bit depressed, and if so, I wish you much better.
Nice look into Rickworld! Like the look of the blood pressure tester, are they expensive? Don't think mine is bad but I think it's something worth keeping and eye on. Good video Rick.
I noticed when I switched from having my usual eggs with spinach for breakfast (to muesli instead) I gained 5+ pounds... hard to say if it was the only reason though as in life it's very difficult to isolate variables! Definitely switching back though and I hope it works to let me get rid of those extra 5 (I think I automatically eat less the rest of the day, perhaps.) You look great, anyway :) Nice video!
Great video as always! I'm sure your writing is good quality - you could self-publish, even if it were just so you could display your books on the shelf!
Last year I had pneumonia and damaged my voice box.. It has taken over 12 months to get volume back in my voice and a reasonable sound quality still not like it was but getting there ( with the funny exercises) ... One of the things the speech therapist was adamant about was... no tea or acidic drinks or fruits as it did have an affect on the vocal chords.... If you really want to be healthy.. ditch the chemicals... anything ending in 'ol' is a fat ( so not good for the weight or cholesterOL )...and anything acidic is doing your vocal chords no favours... as for the oestrogen.. without it you will have other health issues ..and then end up self medicating for those... Eat well and regularly, exercise get out and about and keep up the positivity.... there is no 'quick fix'.. all you are doing is making some corporate very rich and the only healthy thing will be their bank balance....
Hey Rick. Not sure whether anyone mentioned but your rooibos tea is Afrikaans and as I've been told it's pronounced 'roy-bosh' I'm sure now one of your Saffa viewers will correct again :)
Thanks Rick for sharing your day man and well done on the weight loss keep taking one step forward man and you should add a card directing people to the Honest Guys channel I know you dont blow your own horn, but man your Meditation channel is the Best. Sending Love from your Amigos in Ireland and we ate a curry watching :-) ♥ Sean
Good work don't feel too commited though as you don't like that. would a fan infront of the treadmill help? I don't PlayStation now either.could you rotate your water dispenser clockwise 30 degrees to allow you to fill the kettle directly.Any way off to go meditate, cheers rick
You can do more of these videos, I find them relaxing and motivating. Keep up the video idea on men's health because there is not a lot out there on it that is subtle and not in your face obnoxious. Well done!!!!
Also you might want to look into alpha lipoic acid (ALA). It seems to be a great body chemistry balancer...and a protector of the brain and nerve cell connections(axons).
Rick, if you like futuristic videogames, you may like a new one that is still in alpha. It is called Stellaris. www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris?___store=eu I hope you like it :)
I was just talking to a yoga teacher and friend about your voice and guided meditation. I love them all and share them because I know they work and are wonderful! Thank you so much! I use the sleeping ones and they never fail to knock me out perfectly. Lol
Thanks for sharing a day with us Rick. And pleased to see you doing many of the things I keep telling myself I should be doing - especially cutting out all additional sugar. One small tip, try doing what my Tai Chi master told me when I lived in China - * Basically that I should focus on improving my health and well-being first, rather than getting too fixated about my weight. * He said that, given time, if I do the former the body will sort out the latter. * But that we westerners were often in too much of a rush to loose weight, which resulted in bursts of over-exertion (new year resolutions), then loss of motivation (or worse - even injury), and finally go back to our old habits. Great to see that you are clearly determined to get yourself healthier, and don't worry about any plateaus - after all it takes time for the body to adjust to a new life style change. ATB, Andy
I love nattering about. I wish I could get my son to be more organized, but he's in finals at University, so I'll give him a break.....thanks for the video ;-)
Good morning Rick hope you are having a great day just want to say thank you for all the hard work you put in your videos and I love your voice want to say Happy New Year you are special keep him videos coming
I really enjoyed this video hope you do more. Totally envy your peace and quiet as I have two boys a husband and two cats ,correction change that to three boys :]
Hi Rick you must stay on track and maybe not so long on the tred mill but to incline a little more about once a week or when you feel you can well done also Rick on your ceiling you have a projector could you do a video on it and why you have one kind regards David
Hi Rick, great video. with just walking, it will be difficult to continue to lose weight. Longer isn't always better especially when walking... you will need to create "overload". An increase in intensity will be needed. up the speed or incline, or walk with leg weights. Another good tip is to walk in the morning on an empty stomach. This forces your body to search for energy sources. if you have nothing in your belly, your body will burn fats and the tiny amounts of carbs that are stored in your muscles.
I see you're walking uphill. You should work out your heart rate zones (65 & 80% of your max heart rate) and adjust the intensity to stay within these zones. anyway, good luck with it.
+gaspode2005 Rick wont blow his own trumpet as he is not that type of guy but I love his Honest Guys channel for meditation, I reach out to it when the stress levels get higher so check it out if you do not know of it ♥ Sean
Good to see you stay on top of your wt. and health, Rick. That's inspiring. I listen a lot to your Honest guys recordings. It's normal to hit those plateaus. Just push on through and you will see results soon. Enjoyed the video immensely. Ty so much.
Hey, Rick! I highly recommend you swap the white rice for brown rice. I personally find it more tasteful and much more healthier. Also, have you gone vegan? except for the honey, it seems you've adapted to the diet :)
Thanks for the tip Ryan. Sadly brown rice isn't compatible with me :-( Not made any conscious efforts to go vegan or vegetarian for that matter, I'm just running with the foods my very fussy digestive system will let me eat.
Just wondering if you've ever thought of sending some hair/follicles to a tester (heavy metals to be precise) around 50-60 quid. You'd be more than shocked I'm sure....PM me if you ever do.
Another really interesting video Rick. Keep em coming !! I like the idea for this one. Always good to do a different thing .... I never used to add comments for your videos. Ive enjoyed them all but realized you need a comment so that you know we are enjoying them.
Hi Rick can i ask what do you do for a living ? i have watched a lot of your videos , you seem to have a lot of expensive electronic gear ... etc .. I think i'm in the wrong job sitting here struggling all the time .
good one very interesting , ill watch the website one now :) very interesting in the web site storage , here is my business i started this in 2015 pretty much struggling ,our economy isnt that great at the moment this is my web site u ,may have seen it as my id photos is my warning sticker www.securityandtv.com.au ,,, i hope maybe in a nother couple of years i may have some one contracting to me , i hope ... im probley same age as you born 1968 ...... one of my hobbys is also ham radio my call sign is vk6 xcj , im in a club called Hills Amatuer Radio Group ( HARG ) vk6 AHR we all like the radio and a bit of camping ,,, plus i have the other hobby , astonomy like you do ,,, Looking forward to watching another astronomy videoof yours.
Here's my wakeup call on meditation. I used to be "freekie" when it came to meditation, I simply would not do it. THEN, I was sitting up on my bed thinking of coffee and what I had to do that day, when I realized I always leave the TV on, all night while I sleep! My first thought was, what in the h*ll did I just put in my brain all night? Since I have done that for many years, I realized I had been "meditating" all that cr*p, all this time!!! Gave me a new perspective of meditation for sure. If something is going to go into my brain while I'm sleeping, it better be something better than NCIS or murder shows. I still want to be selective about what I listen to, but I'm going to have to first learn how to get out of the habit of the sound of my TV. I hate it, because when I turn off the TV I actually feel like something is wrong or missing!! LOL Weird addiction huh?!! Anyway, at least I learned that I had a bad addiction, so I will be turning off my TV for a while, off and on, it runs 24 hrs. a day, and it's even in the other room. Try turning off something when you have been listening for years and years! It's not easy. I don't even really listen, it's having the sound! Right now my old songs make me cry because they remind me of my husband, and I hate todays music, so I'm in a real pickle. LOL Sorry, just had to share that. I loved this video, just visiting with a friend. I could swear that sometimes I'm sitting right there with you. Before I watched this video I was watching one about how to grow mung or soy beans, and thought you might like to see it. She grows 5 pounds at a time, but you could grow less if you want. I really like them and thought you would too. It's really easy and you don't need to put them in a sunny place either. Here's the link ua-cam.com/video/-m74YYPVbWU/v-deo.html Bless, Sheila
+bowler8 If you go onto 'tinterweb and find 'stock' photos I think they are open and free from copyright. Some of the examples Rick was using were 40 + years old so may be out of copyright anyway.
+grumpy poo most things whatever age they are will still be copyrighted, TV series, movies etc. that is why UA-cam remove them even if they're 40+ years old and you upload, photo sites always state that if the pics don't belong to you personally, they may not be able to develop them because of this
You should be able to lose more weight, the more carbs you cut out of your diet. It worked for me...BUT the price is, you get a little grouchy when you see other people eating bread and such...LOL. Plus I'm sure you are aware, that reaching a "plateau" is not unusual...just have to not let it drive you nuts, or the stress won't allow you to get past that "plateau"! Good luck mate, I'm sure you will find a good diet/activity groove that will get you where you want to be with your body balance! P.S. Good vibes go a long way with your goal, but I'm sure you know that anyway...lol
Hi Rick ... just found your channel recently and great just to watch the updates. I would advise to get a dog - reduce stress... you have to go out ... meet people ... company ... passenger in the van ... lose weight/ get fit . Do you not miss growing veg etc ? . Have you thought about a spiritual table/zone ... candles - incense. Love the video's of your travels to town's / campsite's ... Glastonbury was great. Take care ... Kate from Devon 💕
Thanks for sharing Rick, lots of good info.....how about walking out in those wild places that you visit? More stimulating than the treadmill........although you seem to have that down......Are you still feeling benefit from the plants in your bedroom?
When you write your first book let me know... I would love to help! I specialize in books (cover design, interior design/layout, 3D cover images, etc.). :)
One way of meditating is to lie down or sit somewhere comfy, and simply listen. Keep listening to sounds and let the listening gradually spread outwards. If you think a thought, when you see it simply return to listening. :) Take care xxx
Something to try, after being on the treadmill, wrap the parts of your body you would like to see slim down a bit with plastic wrap or such. Keep it on until the sweat and heat makes the wrap slide around on your body or at least for an hour. It will keep the heat and can help with trying to lose weight. It's a craze in the U.S. right now.
you should take your sweatshirt off before you exercise, hope you let your heartbeat go back to regular beat before you stopped, then put your sweatshirt back on otherwise you could get a chill...watch the athletes or gymnasts
Difficult to say for certain. It's definitely helping when used in conjunction with watching what I eat, and I've definitely dropped several percent body fat. I think if I keep at it, it will eventually start having an effect on the weight.
I know a guy who lost about 30 lbs doing what you're doing with just a few differences (works out with free weights a couple times a week instead of just aerobics, brown rice instead of white and whole grain everything else). The same thing happened as far as losing several pounds right away and then leveling off for a bit. I think he just had to adjust and then he lost more. That said, it looks like you're on the right track. Thanks for posting this. I'm always curious about how successful people spend their time.
last week l listened to 4 of your honest men videos one after another l was so wound up. after that l wrote it down. and was able to move on, thanks for that. your blood pressure is within normal limits ,check your pulse when you are completely rested , it was a little high. well done for all the positive changes.
Destiny is by far my favorite ship design from all the scifi's I've seen of late. I wish netflix would pick up the series !
Weight loss is slow when in your 40s Rick.I'm in my late 40s and I eat and drink what I like,i counter that with doing a 30 min dumb bell work-out every other day and it does me wonders.I'm toned and have lost a wee bit of weight but my overall fitness has improved immeasurably,maybe give it a try.I also meditate last thing at night and it works for me.Failing all this,get a bottle down your neck.
You say you are having smaller portioned meals, are you getting enough carbs? I don't do caffeine, have reduced refined sugar intake, and went fully plant-based 4 months ago. I find that upping the amount of wholefoods & carbs I have has helped my energy levels, I feel much lighter and freer, and think more clearly. Feed the brain! :) Have you checked out Nutritionfacts.org channel, and dare I say Freelee (according to her you can eat plant carbs all day long if you wish & if you exercise, you don't want to damage your metabolism by having too few calories)??
You're probably building Muscle Rick if you're walking that much, don't forget Muscle is heavier than fat. Don't concentrate on your weight but judge the results by clothes fitting better and overall health improvements. Too much focus on weight.
I hope to hear you taking over for David Attenborough in the near future! Keep up that voice over work! The BBC will be calling you...I hope...or as the saying goes..."The squeaky wheel gets the oil"!
Perfect video, please keep up these ideas. I am subscribed to your channel since you uploaded allotments videos, I have almost watched all the videos that you have in your channel and I really want to watch more about anything. I think that you are the model of a perfect man that I have. You are incredible :)
That looked like a decent day to me :). Curry looked good too, might have to try that one, no meat.
Good luck with the wait loss Rick. Don't forget to get out if you can. Fresh air and exposure to pollen and other bacteria we encounter in the outdoors can strengthen our immune systems.
Sandy
Bless you. this was fun
WOW! great, SF/F what is the Honest Guys did a Meditation that takes on a Space Station or another planet. I love the MiddleEarth ones as well. Its an idea.
You are such a well organized guy.People can learn from you.
I feel your pain with regards to weight. You used to ride a bike, if memory serves. The bike is the best form of exercise as it can encompass cardio & resistance training. Combine that with your treadmill workout & low sugar diet and the weight should fall off. My weight has ballooned to 16 st since giving up the bike, and I am planning a cycle regime that will get me back out there burning the calories.
Sugar is the Devil. Keep at it. You'll get there Rick
Such a BRILL video Rick :-) so good to spend a day with you and to catch up we were actually eating a curry watching this too :-) well done on the treadmill and we love your Honest Guys meditation channel it is the BEST, listening to the meditations really helps to chill us out :-) thanks a million for sharing your day with us Rick and sending heaps of love and tons of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a FANTASTIC evening ahead XXXXX
Thanks Lynn that's very kind of you & glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you guys are keeping well :-)
Good Video Ric - The Tred Mill looked like a real challenge all speeded up! ;)
Greetings sir! Really enjoyed this one =D Just thought I'd mention, it's pretty awesome that you write for yourself, I used to do the same (Forum RPG), but to cut a long story short, I've now written a couple of books and self published them, didn't think I'd ever get to this point when I was just having fun but now I'm on to book number three. I guess what I'm trying to say is enjoy it, but see where it takes you, and if you ever need any help book-wise (not content, just the 'red-tape' side of things, covers, formatting, print, proof reading, etc), I'd be happy to help. All the best, have a good one! =D
(Also, if you're looking for awesome Sci-fi art, the online game EVE has some amazing ships worth checking out.)
Great suggestion. I was going to mention Eve online but now I don’t need to :)
Well thanks for sharing your day Rick. Loved your idea of sci-fi art - in my case it would be fantacy art but just nice to have something you love an that is unique to you isn't it! I would really be interested in reading some of you writing if you do ever decide to share. Take care, Steve
#2 My wife was listening to one of your meditation sounds and loved it, she asked who it was and I told her. Strange thing is she don't like you. LOL But I do, teach her from stalking me.
Enjoyed this Rick, nice to see what your day involves, liked seeing the recording set up too, fantastic. Thanks for sharing your day. :-)
Happy Beltane - fire weekend :)) Ooh try picking tops part of nettles and adding hot water to make Nettle Tea (really good for you). ps try a YOGA class. You'll be amazed at the results in your body shape and also how you feel. Lots of men do it. x
Oh and thanks for the inspiration on the walks - I can't justify a treadmill but will push myself that bit futher on my next ramble - it all helps doesn't it!
good to see someone spending there time doing the correct things - well done mike
Thanks for sharing your day Rick. You're awesome and I feel privileged to be with you in your home. You're an inspiration to me and many others. Thank you. 🙂
The mineral zinc is important for testosterone production, and supplementing your diet for as little as six weeks has been shown to cause a marked improvement in testosterone among men with low levels. Also eat plenty of fresh vegetables and get plenty of exercise. If you decide to use a zinc supplement, stick to a dosage of less than 40 mg a day, as this is the recommended adult upper limit. Taking too much zinc can interfere with your body's ability to absorb other minerals, especially copper, and may cause nausea as a side effect. Eat healthy fats,
Olives and Olive oil
Coconuts and coconut oil
Butter made from raw grass-fed organic milk
Raw nuts, such as, almonds or pecans
Organic pastured egg yolks
Avocados
Grass-fed meats
Palm oil
Unheated organic nut oils
+bowler8 Great advice !!!!
+bowler8 That is great advice but must mention these foods lend themselves to the paleo diet so make sure you cut down on the carbs and up the protein or your weight will go up in fat rather than muscle.
maybe u could do a follow up A Day On in Rickworld? as we're all pretty much nosey buggers
Hi Rick,First of all just like to say how much I enjoy your videos, then can you tell me more about the meditation you are doing, I'm a meditation teacher, and I would like to get into doing the same as you by adding meditation to my you tube channel! maybe we could have a one to one chat about it if that is possible Rick? Look forward to your reply Regards Kirston :)
I love stargate too Rick, I wish wish wish they never cancelled SGA.. it's easily my favorite. I kinda hate SGU because I feel like they killed SGA to make SGU. It's a decent series on it's own, but I can never forgive them for cancelling SGA! I wish netflix would bring it back. Did you know Joe Flannigan (Lt Col Sheppard) tried to buy the rights to SGA so he could keep making the show, but they turned his offer down.....!!
Hi Rick! Wanted to share with you a website I use to track nutrition, fitness and other life goals I want to achieve. Sparkpeople.com
Think you might find it of interest b/c you seem to like knowing details and it tracks nutrients, minerals and other things you can add - like you BP, pulse, blood sugar etc. It's been a great tool for me working with my doctor to reduce weight, gain fitness and see where I have vitamin/mineral deficiencies.
Since you're weaning yourself off sugar, you might want to track sugar levels. Would be interesting to see how much sugar is coming from the carbohydrates in your diet, ie. breakfast porridge, and rice with stir fry/curry dishes. And, how much protein you're taking in, and other things, like vitamin D. Another thing you might want to track is sodium. You're using canned goods instead of frozen, and you might find you're taking in more sodium as a result, even in organic products.
From tracking mine, and reviewing with doctor after blood panels were taken, I require supplements of Vit. D, potassium, and a multi-vitamin. I was not getting enough protein previously. Also, I require protein at breakfast, no carbs. Carbs quickly turn to sugar for me at that hour and leave me sluggish for balance of the day. B'fast for me is 2 eggs scrambled, a veg mixed in (spinach usually, currently asparagus), and 2T of cheese (feta, parm., cheddar, or dollop of greek yogurt). My b/f used to add savory spices to his. Cholesterol from eggs is not an issue from Dr's. perspective. Lunch is a mix of veggies: peppers, red onion, celery, & legumes - cannellini/white kidney beans and tuna or chicken. Dinner is veg & protein. For meal planning I have a schedule: Monday: Meatless, Tuesday: Tilapia or tuna/other fish. Wednesday: Vegetarian. Thursday: Pasta or rice w/veg & meat. Friday: Fish (not for religious reasons, but b/c it rhymes. LOL) Saturday: Beef. Sunday: Chicken. - Watching you has gotten me inspired to adhere to my menu planning more closely. Thanks!
Glad to see you adding artwork to Rick World too! : )
Hi Rick, nice to see a video of you again. Have you ever considered get educated about doing a proper muscle building diet and excercise lifestyle? That and a year later try TRT via your doctor (or sustanon 250mg (bi-)weekly) (yes, steroids. And NO, they're not bad for you in that amount) It will do much more for you than those weird diets, teas, powders and pills. The treadmill is nice, but it won't build you muscle or , and you can also walk outside in the beautiful English countryside. Get some sun, meet girls and friends. You seem a bit depressed, and if so, I wish you much better.
Nice look into Rickworld! Like the look of the blood pressure tester, are they expensive? Don't think mine is bad but I think it's something worth keeping and eye on. Good video Rick.
Blood pressure should ideally be below 120/80. Mine is around 90/60 when I'm doing well...
C'mon Rick, you've got the voice and the studio,
you've got to do a video reading one of your stories !!! :)
I noticed when I switched from having my usual eggs with spinach for breakfast (to muesli instead) I gained 5+ pounds... hard to say if it was the only reason though as in life it's very difficult to isolate variables! Definitely switching back though and I hope it works to let me get rid of those extra 5 (I think I automatically eat less the rest of the day, perhaps.) You look great, anyway :) Nice video!
Great video as always! I'm sure your writing is good quality - you could self-publish, even if it were just so you could display your books on the shelf!
Enjoyed that Rick very interesting, or is my life dull...?..lol MORE......
Last year I had pneumonia and damaged my voice box.. It has taken over 12 months to get volume back in my voice and a reasonable sound quality still not like it was but getting there ( with the funny exercises) ... One of the things the speech therapist was adamant about was... no tea or acidic drinks or fruits as it did have an affect on the vocal chords.... If you really want to be healthy.. ditch the chemicals... anything ending in 'ol' is a fat ( so not good for the weight or cholesterOL )...and anything acidic is doing your vocal chords no favours... as for the oestrogen.. without it you will have other health issues ..and then end up self medicating for those... Eat well and regularly, exercise get out and about and keep up the positivity.... there is no 'quick fix'.. all you are doing is making some corporate very rich and the only healthy thing will be their bank balance....
what a great idea mate. I will have to try that day in the life. ;-) Looking well mate. :-)
Hey Rick. Not sure whether anyone mentioned but your rooibos tea is Afrikaans and as I've been told it's pronounced 'roy-bosh'
I'm sure now one of your Saffa viewers will correct again
:)
Cool video concept Rick. It's actually interesting how other peoples "normal days" look like compared to your own :)
Thanks Rick for sharing your day man and well done on the weight loss keep taking one step forward man and you should add a card directing people to the Honest Guys channel I know you dont blow your own horn, but man your Meditation channel is the Best. Sending Love from your Amigos in Ireland and we ate a curry watching :-) ♥ Sean
Thanks Sean, great to hear from you guys.
Good work don't feel too commited though as you don't like that. would a fan infront of the treadmill help? I don't PlayStation now either.could you rotate your water dispenser clockwise 30 degrees to allow you to fill the kettle directly.Any way
off to go meditate, cheers rick
You can do more of these videos, I find them relaxing and motivating. Keep up the video idea on men's health because there is not a lot out there on it that is subtle and not in your face obnoxious. Well done!!!!
Also you might want to look into alpha lipoic acid (ALA). It seems to be a great body chemistry balancer...and a protector of the brain and nerve cell connections(axons).
Rick, if you like futuristic videogames, you may like a new one that is still in alpha. It is called Stellaris. www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris?___store=eu I hope you like it :)
I was just talking to a yoga teacher and friend about your voice and guided meditation. I love them all and share them because I know they work and are wonderful! Thank you so much! I use the sleeping ones and they never fail to knock me out perfectly. Lol
Thanks for sharing a day with us Rick. And pleased to see you doing many of the things I keep telling myself I should be doing - especially cutting out all additional sugar.
One small tip, try doing what my Tai Chi master told me when I lived in China -
* Basically that I should focus on improving my health and well-being first, rather than getting too fixated about my weight.
* He said that, given time, if I do the former the body will sort out the latter.
* But that we westerners were often in too much of a rush to loose weight, which resulted in bursts of over-exertion (new year resolutions), then loss of motivation (or worse - even injury), and finally go back to our old habits.
Great to see that you are clearly determined to get yourself healthier, and don't worry about any plateaus - after all it takes time for the body to adjust to a new life style change. ATB, Andy
I love nattering about. I wish I could get my son to be more organized, but he's in finals at University, so I'll give him a break.....thanks for the video ;-)
Good morning Rick hope you are having a great day just want to say thank you for all the hard work you put in your videos and I love your voice want to say Happy New Year you are special keep him videos coming
Excellent video Rick. Always fascinating and informative. Brilliant stuff.
I really enjoyed this video hope you do more. Totally envy your peace and quiet as I have two boys a husband and two cats ,correction change that to three boys :]
How can you have a day off when you do not work, well not in the rat race. :-)
Hi Rick you must stay on track and maybe not so long on the tred mill but to incline a little more about once a week or when you feel you can well done also Rick on your ceiling you have a projector could you do a video on it and why you have one kind regards David
Enjoyed viewing what you get up to in your daily life Rick.
Speeding up the part of you on the trend mill reminds me of the Benny Hill Show...so funny!
sorry Rick but you shouldn't be talking while taking your blood pressure as it can cause an inaccurate reading
You should do a weekly weigh-in video to help encourage you with your weight loss and it might encourage a few other people too.
you should get out doing the walking its better for you rick .waves on a beach does it for me get me a good 8 hours love the art take care fella
Hi Rick, great video. with just walking, it will be difficult to continue to lose weight. Longer isn't always better especially when walking... you will need to create "overload". An increase in intensity will be needed. up the speed or incline, or walk with leg weights. Another good tip is to walk in the morning on an empty stomach. This forces your body to search for energy sources. if you have nothing in your belly, your body will burn fats and the tiny amounts of carbs that are stored in your muscles.
I see you're walking uphill. You should work out your heart rate zones (65 & 80% of your max heart rate) and adjust the intensity to stay within these zones.
anyway, good luck with it.
I'm watching my weight as well...great job on burning so many calories!
Try adding a kettlebell routine to your workout Rick, it'll do wonders!
Lovely insight into the unseen RickWorld! You mentioned listening to guided meditations - whose do you like to use?
+gaspode2005 I'll usually find one at random on UA-cam. I don't know the origins of the ones I have on the ipod
Cheers Rick, I just wondered if you had a particular favourite source. Best wishes
+gaspode2005 Rick wont blow his own trumpet as he is not that type of guy but I love his Honest Guys channel for meditation, I reach out to it when the stress levels get higher so check it out if you do not know of it ♥ Sean
+gaspode2005 try Linda hall :-)
+rickvanman Cheers Rick, I'll have a look. Please don't misunderstand, I think the THG stuff you and Kev do is excellent.
Good to see you stay on top of your wt. and health, Rick. That's inspiring. I listen a lot to your Honest guys recordings. It's normal to hit those plateaus. Just push on through and you will see results soon. Enjoyed the video immensely. Ty so much.
you can try putting your phone in a zip lock bag to keep it dry and clean
Hey, Rick! I highly recommend you swap the white rice for brown rice. I personally find it more tasteful and much more healthier.
Also, have you gone vegan? except for the honey, it seems you've adapted to the diet :)
Thanks for the tip Ryan. Sadly brown rice isn't compatible with me :-(
Not made any conscious efforts to go vegan or vegetarian for that matter, I'm just running with the foods my very fussy digestive system will let me eat.
Very brave to share your life.
Just wondering if you've ever thought of sending some hair/follicles to a tester (heavy metals to be precise) around 50-60 quid. You'd be more than shocked I'm sure....PM me if you ever do.
Another really interesting video Rick. Keep em coming !! I like the idea for this one. Always good to do a different thing .... I never used to add comments for your videos. Ive enjoyed them all but realized you need a comment so that you know we are enjoying them.
+David Keel Thanks David, I appreciate the comments & encouragement :o)
+rickvanman ... Thanks.
Fun day--thanks for sharing!
Hi Rick can i ask what do you do for a living ? i have watched a lot of your videos , you seem to have a lot of expensive electronic gear ... etc .. I think i'm in the wrong job sitting here struggling all the time .
I run internet based businesses :o) See this video: ua-cam.com/video/SX1DfAwJrQ8/v-deo.html
good one very interesting , ill watch the website one now :) very interesting in the web site storage , here is my business i started this in 2015 pretty much struggling ,our economy isnt that great at the moment this is my web site u ,may have seen it as my id photos is my warning sticker www.securityandtv.com.au ,,, i hope maybe in a nother couple of years i may have some one contracting to me , i hope ... im probley same age as you born 1968 ...... one of my hobbys is also ham radio my call sign is vk6 xcj , im in a club called Hills Amatuer Radio Group ( HARG ) vk6 AHR we all like the radio and a bit of camping ,,, plus i have the other hobby , astonomy like you do ,,, Looking forward to watching another astronomy videoof yours.
Is porridge oatmeal? Don't know anyone in the US who eats porridge. Wondering if it's something different or if we just call it by different names.
+Sher Thom It's flaked oats :o)
+rickvanman Thanks... now I know porridge = oatmeal.
Well goodmorning :-)
Here's my wakeup call on meditation. I used to be "freekie" when it came to meditation, I simply would not do it. THEN, I was sitting up on my bed thinking of coffee and what I had to do that day, when I realized I always leave the TV on, all night while I sleep! My first thought was, what in the h*ll did I just put in my brain all night? Since I have done that for many years, I realized I had been "meditating" all that cr*p, all this time!!! Gave me a new perspective of meditation for sure. If something is going to go into my brain while I'm sleeping, it better be something better than NCIS or murder shows. I still want to be selective about what I listen to, but I'm going to have to first learn how to get out of the habit of the sound of my TV. I hate it, because when I turn off the TV I actually feel like something is wrong or missing!! LOL Weird addiction huh?!! Anyway, at least I learned that I had a bad addiction, so I will be turning off my TV for a while, off and on, it runs 24 hrs. a day, and it's even in the other room. Try turning off something when you have been listening for years and years! It's not easy. I don't even really listen, it's having the sound! Right now my old songs make me cry because they remind me of my husband, and I hate todays music, so I'm in a real pickle. LOL Sorry, just had to share that. I loved this video, just visiting with a friend. I could swear that sometimes I'm sitting right there with you. Before I watched this video I was watching one about how to grow mung or soy beans, and thought you might like to see it. She grows 5 pounds at a time, but you could grow less if you want. I really like them and thought you would too. It's really easy and you don't need to put them in a sunny place either. Here's the link ua-cam.com/video/-m74YYPVbWU/v-deo.html Bless, Sheila
isnt there copyright on that pic?
+bowler8 If you go onto 'tinterweb and find 'stock' photos I think they are open and free from copyright. Some of the examples Rick was using were 40 + years old so may be out of copyright anyway.
+grumpy poo most things whatever age they are will still be copyrighted, TV series, movies etc. that is why UA-cam remove them even if they're 40+ years old and you upload, photo sites always state that if the pics don't belong to you personally, they may not be able to develop them because of this
Nice to see the videos again!
You should be able to lose more weight, the more carbs you cut out of your diet. It worked for me...BUT the price is, you get a little grouchy when you see other people eating bread and such...LOL. Plus I'm sure you are aware, that reaching a "plateau" is not unusual...just have to not let it drive you nuts, or the stress won't allow you to get past that "plateau"! Good luck mate, I'm sure you will find a good diet/activity groove that will get you where you want to be with your body balance! P.S. Good vibes go a long way with your goal, but I'm sure you know that anyway...lol
Hi Rick ... just found your channel recently and great just to watch the updates. I would advise to get a dog - reduce stress... you have to go out ... meet people ... company ... passenger in the van ... lose weight/ get fit . Do you not miss growing veg etc ? . Have you thought about a spiritual table/zone ... candles - incense. Love the video's of your travels to town's / campsite's ... Glastonbury was great. Take care ... Kate from Devon 💕
How many Kilometers an Hour do you set the machine at.
Around 4.5
Thanks for sharing Rick, lots of good info.....how about walking out in those wild places that you visit? More stimulating than the treadmill........although you seem to have that down......Are you still feeling benefit from the plants in your bedroom?
plz where can i download your track "crescendo"? i would realy like to use it for a project of mine
+rico moreno for some reason its not showing on the site. email me at rickvanman@googlemail.com and I'll email it to you :o)
+rickvanman thanks rick, i really appreciate your music it fit to alot of my ideas ;)
When you write your first book let me know... I would love to help! I specialize in books (cover design, interior design/layout, 3D cover images, etc.). :)
One way of meditating is to lie down or sit somewhere comfy, and simply listen. Keep listening to sounds and let the listening gradually spread outwards. If you think a thought, when you see it simply return to listening. :) Take care xxx
Hello mate, just randomly gone back in time and watched this😄. Wondering how different your day would be nowadays? Hope you are well 👌☕️
Something to try, after being on the treadmill, wrap the parts of your body you would like to see slim down a bit with plastic wrap or such. Keep it on until the sweat and heat makes the wrap slide around on your body or at least for an hour. It will keep the heat and can help with trying to lose weight. It's a craze in the U.S. right now.
you should take your sweatshirt off before you exercise, hope you let your heartbeat go back to regular beat before you stopped, then put your sweatshirt back on otherwise you could get a chill...watch the athletes or gymnasts
Excellent, it's made me rethink parts of my everyday life.thanks for sharing. ;)
Can you please make a video of a house and van (driveway) tour as I'm interested. Somethings to do
Hi rick have you lost any weight with the exercising ?
Difficult to say for certain. It's definitely helping when used in conjunction with watching what I eat, and I've definitely dropped several percent body fat. I think if I keep at it, it will eventually start having an effect on the weight.
Nice one rick I'm finding it hard to shed the pounds :-(
Can we have another vid like this please Rick, top quality entertainment
I feel so sorry for you Rick
+Chilli-Billy “Chilli-Billy” Why? Life's good :o)
Rick what is your occupation?
Reminds me of when i was on the dole lol
ua-cam.com/video/4Z0nHl1CLiw/v-deo.html this is a link to one of ricks meditation videos that works for me anyway.