i just wanted girls to like me
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2024
- part 2 here! • i just wanted girls to...
Embarrassing stories about the shifts and changes in my outlook and motivation on working out over the past few years...
There are so many more of these incredibly embarrassing "progress" photos and pictures I used to unashamedly use as profile pictures...and all this before Facebook, Instagram, etc were ever even a thing.
For those curious, the workout I'm doing here is something I just randomly made up:
5 rounds
3x 185# squat clean
3x 15' handstand walk
20 calorie row at ~1:48/~1300cal/hr split
10 (ugly) burpees
Hang on and don't die for time
To see the full uncut version of the workout feel free to visit my wife's channel, she posts our workouts and other stuff sometimes:
/ josampoo
"I wanted girls to like me"
Ends up with 60k guys liking him
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HA gaaaayy
@@ice1cube Bro i really respect you lol
@@armandguillen6149 dude they liked the fact that he had abs that's all dude stfu
@@braxhoney5044 HA gay fact
xd I'm just kidding dumbass
it's a meme
he just wanted girls to like him..
but now guys like him
*bruh gae*
@@imthiccerthanyall1868 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Whats gae
@@yourclassmatefn7643 it’s gay
@@yourclassmatefn7643 you
clicked for a workout lesson, left with a life lesson
thank you for watching!
EXACTLY
Lol
God bless you and your family
I clicked for a video, clicked out after watching the video.
I was also a body builder trying to impress a girl in high school. She then became my girlfriend afterwards and when I asked her what she liked about me, she told me it was my humble and friendly demeanor. That I was unlike my classmates who likes to brag and show off their stuffs. Then I asked her if my physical appearance had an impact when I started working out. To my surprise, she said she liked me better when I was skinny, I became intimidating when I became buff and muscular. Sadly, she died due to a car accident. Unfortunately, I never got over my grief and afraid to have another relationship till this day. She was such a wonderful woman that her death felt like my world stopped.
I'm so sorry to hear that my friend, Sending you so much love, I can't even imagine the depth of that loss. much love my friend
Bro im sorry to hear about that. Having someone who cares for you as a person and not as a bodybuilder is truly a girlfriend. Rip
@@normaluser6148 Thanks bro. It's hard mate. When you love someone too much, it's hard to let go. Like no one's gonna replace her.
sorry to hear that man
That's tuff bro I'm so sorry
DAMNN i swear this guy has a vhs footage of every experience /memory hes had,, which is so cool
thanks to my dad!!
@@ice1cube thanks to his dad :). those are truly golden memories.
Thats why don't complain if ur parent documented every single thing we did as a kids, bcouse that in future the kids will know or remembering their childhood
@@DonPabro totally agreed!! in my teenage years I would ask my dad not to film, glad he didn't listen!!!
his dad is still filming
he just wanted girls to like him
so he trained and trained
and he became
beefy saitama
Lol now I can see the resemblenes
or god fist lee sin from LoL
Ahhhh yes, an opm fan
SIMP
Or Hanzo from Hunter X Hunter
No one:
6th grader: a six pack is highly coveted and those who have it should be respected as superior beings
I don't know why but I laughed so hard to this
Came here to post this
Bow down to me then fellow peasants
Everyone in middle school thought this 🙄
When I was in 7th grade I thought that way... But then I was wrong to think that way because the true superior 6 pack is the one you work hard for.
"people are nicer to others when they're more physically fit"
*yeah, if some 200 pound monk was staring me down I'd have been pretty nice to him too*
Underrated XD
What? Wtf. You wouldn't like a monk sexually.
@@nachiketh3650 thats... not at all what i meant
@@nachiketh3650 Nooo you didn't get it
@@tarilasofiyea3238 nice
Shonen anime protagonist be like: “Im just your average high schooler.”
The reality is that not everyone has the body or biology to get jacked.
@@futavadumnezo I do my metabolism is so fast I look like I’m cutting fat when I’m bulking....... and when I’m cutting fat I get shredded instantly.., gets annoying I have to eat 8 times a day.
@@halfasian3306 weird flex but okay
@@halfasian3306, that's great man. But uh... you sound like a huge dick when you dont take into perspective the reality and thoughts of someone else before posting your own self-validating comment. Especially about something that people didnt think was all that impressive to begin with. But carry on, hopefully you'll learn in time.
@@organizedmicrowave4414 What that other guy said is complete bogus, BTW. Anyone can get jacked, but not everyone has the commitment to work hard for it.
6th graders be like: Fellow peer of mine your abdominal muscles look especially dashing today, muscle fibers like these are a highly coveted physical attribute which I believe will increase your hierarchical social status tremendously.
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Google global truth project and click "The Present" tab to see the truth about life/death in four pages.
No wonder they speak to me like Patrick for my whole life.
yeah
nerd.
Went from solving your homework to stealing your girl
🤣🤣
Nice
Lmfao
"i just wanted girls to like me"
*becomes ripped dali-lama
🤣🤣🤣
🤣
Saitama
AYAYAYAYAY
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze
Looking at him taking care of his parents took my respect for him to another level.
thank you karan!
Hum Indians pyaare nahi h yr like sab girls ke baat kar rahe h aur hum family like straight family
@@amnmalik7922 lol
Huge respect. Wish you good luck in life. God bless you.
Video: i just wanted girls to like me
Thumbnail: Bod Transformation
Audience: *90% MALE*
correction. 98% 🤣
@@ice1cube lmaooooo 😂🤣😂🤣
Hi I'm girl
@@olivialew8175 😱😱😱
yes
This is such a contrast to those cliché videos like "i was insecure, game addicted and lazy and i had to make a change so i got jacked"
thank you!!
@@ice1cube no dude THANK YOU
And natural transformation not just peds
Everyone has their reasons.
To be fair if you were fat lazy gaming all day wondering why girls dont like you and being overall insecure about yourself you would want to change too. Theres a reason certain things are cliche
I can't express how much I respect the old videos and pictures. The ability to laugh at who you were expresses the greatest kind of personal progress.
thank you so much ethan!
I respect the hell out of you for taking care of your parents yourself and not throwing them in some senior citizen home
thank you so much my friend!!
@@ice1cube You're welcome ☺
I was gonna say, how is no one mentioning this! Taking care of your parents with dementia can be so hard and really heartbreaking. My mom did it for years and it was hard
@@Blue.1889 thank you so much my friend
@@ice1cube no problem king
This reminds me of something that I recently experienced.
My roommate's girlfriend invited him out to a lakehouse with her friends, and asked him to bring some of his friends. He invited me and my coworker. Out of the three of us, I'm the only one who consistently excercises and is somewhat strict on what I consume. I'm not huge or ripped, but I've got good abs and muscles - Imagine Tom Holland or Jaden Smith.
Long story short. The girls get us to jump into the lake from the dock. I take my shirt off and I know I look good. After we swim for a bit we go inside and from there my two friends are the only ones talking to the ladies the rest of the night.
I realized that my entire personality is simply fitness. I didn't have anything to say for the majority of topics which they discussed, such as playing instruments, languages, video games, etc.
Even before this I knew it isn't good to be a one trick pony. But this reinforced that for me. I've been working on trying different hobbies and setting goals outside of the realm of fitness.
That's all I got for now. lol.
haha wow good open honest evaluation. its never too late to learn so you got this!
You sound pretty interesting. You may not have anything to talk to them about becauae they may not be that interesting to you.
once i jokingly asked a fat guy if he ever dated a girl before. and he said yes, a lot. and i was like really? how? and he said = jokes, be urself and being able to make them laugh is the best way. and from there on i realized, it aint bout the looks at all. but it does play a factor. a little bit
Dude I thought, the ending will be one of the girls asked for a date, I mean a girl wanted to be your gf. OR they wanted to touch your abs. But your ending was a twist.
Do not try to please everybody. Find a girl interested in fitness as you are and You will be more than happy. Always be Yourselves and follow Your passion. You do not need to be interested in everything. for example I do not watch series at all (besides Got and BB) so when someone is talking about this I am off topic and I do not regret. When someone ask me I say I do not have time for this and for me is just waste of time. You can talk about anything and if you are passion about it everybody will be impressed. Just be Yourselves and dont brag how much you can bench. Tell for example about Your meal prep girls love this. They always tell me "You are so organised" and "You are always prepared", "other guys just take a bun and sausage and ate it on a go". I do not brag about it I just tell how I live. If you try playing guitar and you fond it enjoyable OK but do not do it just for more attention and fake hobbies. And If You want to fake it find something easier cause playing instruments is difficult.
To all the skinny guys in comments... I used to be very skinny and had no confidence at all. I was doing some workouts here and there but one thing was obviously missing - diet. It is true when they say you can't overtrain a bad diet. When I finally started taking care of my diet (which I created online, from website called Dietarize) my body responded very well and I managed to put on some muscle. I started out because of the girls, but now they are the least reason I exercise. I do it to stay healthy, both physically and mentally.
Lol ur a bot
@@bsid1277 lol I'm not
@@bsid1277 Ur ass at apex legends 💀
i agree im learning the art of self improvent
Skinny me too workout for myself for my confidence
"I Just Wanted Girls to Like Me" is a New York Times best selling children's book in the making. I urge you to consider writing this book. This would help a lot of kids... and adults.
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😂 I'm serious though, its inspiring. I'm lucky enough to have found great books like Mindset and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F... that have shifted my paradigm of thinking about life while still in my 20s. But I could see a picture book where you talk about your life really resonating with young men in their teens, 20s, or even older as this video has with me.
Big facts
@@ice1cube he’s got a point. Consider writing!! I would buy that book. Btw this is the first video from you I’ve seen, I’m subbing
@@jaydenbrockington4525 Agreed.
hi
@Andrew Evans ok
Only bros understand the hard work and dedication it takes to get muscles, most girls don’t understand and so don’t appreciate it because they see it all day on their stupid Instagram feed.
Yeah dude ive only had ever one girl compliment, the rest were dudes
From what I understand, gay guys like muscular men more than women.
@@gregorygimigliano they really don't. Seems like most girls think it's easy.
He did 100 push ups, sit ups and squats and a 10 km run every day to lose his hair and now, he has trouble killing mosquitoes.
Hey
you here again
No he’s a pillar man
Well if it isn't JELLAL himself! Still making Erza cry?
lmaoooo *Saitama has entered the chat*
"I just wanted girls to like me" That is exactly why I started in 8th grade. Here I am now at 29 and I couldn't care less about that. As long as I feel good lol.
28 and can relate. Started at 20 years old and now its just for me. Funny how most of our fellow guys in their late 20's look pretty bad though haha
29 can relate as well. It's all about actual performance and what you can do with these muscles not looks. They also help to prevent injuries and let you stay healthy longer. For me it's also a way to reduce stress from daily life
@@Kirnale That is exactly why I do it now. I started to look more into my health and how to lift without hurting myself lol just how football didn't teach me.
@ I don't usually give chase if you get what I mean.
@ I have been successful with women most of my life honestly. Gaining muscle and getting bigger helped to some degree I suppose.
"I wanted girls to like me"
Ends up getting a wife and some cool cars
Keep it up my guy
🤣🤣🤣 thank you!
Don't forget the hairloss
true tho he's got a supra and a bit of one punch man vibes
He got more than he thought of
I’m not Asian American (black), but I can relate a lot that you said in this video. I did 50 sit-ups everyday in 6th grade to get that DBZ body. Nobody knew, until one day in recess people were comparing belly buttons (there wasn’t a lot to do) and girls and other guys crowded around me asking how I got it, touching it, all that stuff. That attention got to my head and kinda set me on a path of almost religious exercise.
There was no break between then at 12 and now at 19 that I hadn’t worked out - like you, I was known as the “buff guy”, “the ripped guy”. It became such an invisible expectation to always have the six pack, always be able to beat people in and wrestling.
Now there’s nothing wrong a little ambition, but I had developed no personality. In one particular instance, I went to a beach with a few friends and a lot of other people I didn’t know. I made sure to go to the martial arts class right before the meeting time so my body would shine like a new car. When I got there, I didn’t even introduce myself - already expecting the comments about my lean body and my routine. Looking back at it , it was hilarious: a dude just showing up to places absolutely refusing to introduce himself to people and lifting his shirt occasionally.
I would refuse to eat anytime I went out with friends thru half of high school because I didn’t want to mess up an “visibility” of my abs or body. Vengefully, my friends would tell the servers it was my birthday and have them do the whole Applebee’s celebration. That happened at least six times.
It took time in college and quarantine for me to re-realize my original intention for working out. I want to drop the leg weights like rock lee, bench press a planet like Goku, do crazy gymnastics and parkour like in AoT. For fun.
Go skydiving, do crazy tricks on skateboards, see the world. Build my mental fortitude and agility. Read books. Learn a new language just for the heck of it. Head to a new city because it happens to be there.
Don’t worry about girls, there’s a billion of em.
Appreciate this video and message a lot - it resonated with me, and most definitely a lot more people my age during this pandemic. Grateful for the open self reflection.
thank you Jason what an incredible story and sharing, he was so good to read and know your story. I really appreciate you my friend, keep going!
Amazing story man. May you achieve your goals in future. Ameen.
Girls expectation is why men are switching over to 2D Anime girls. I may be a weeb myself and I’m into 2D girls not really anymore since I’ve found V-Tubers who some have 3D models and are voice over by real women but I’ve had 2 girls ask me to date them in Middle school. Back then I wasn’t really ready but just confused. Still single haven’t dated a girl before but if a girl were to ask me out I would probably decline depending if they are not the person I’m looking for. I recommend most people to wait for the right person if they don’t want to get there heart broken and go though multiple girls.
@@tenshi1333 Stop caring so much for other people's expectations that you don't care about in the first place, if you had your "ideal body" and you could pick any girl, you wouldn't go for generic stacy that is only interested in you because of that, just like a chunk of meat
I like Anime too, but this isn't the mindset for you to have, this is the reason you escape and retreat to "2D Girls" ^
Also, don't wait for the right person, getting into multiple relationships is way better, because you get to practice, how many things are you already an expert at from the start? How many times did you get something right the first time you tried? So stop "waiting for the right person" Not because it's a mythical unicorn you won't find, no, but because when you finally have that unicorn, you're not gonna know how to take care of it properly
@@gronkiusmaximus Truth right here. I’ve been in a few relationships both casual and serious and every time, I pick up something new that could help me with the next (and naturally, every new relationship presents new challenges an a new dynamic to navigate). You also learn what you like and dont like in a woman. Date lots of girls of all types and you’ll be better equipped and more experienced. Also consider this: the right girl for you with zero experience might look different for you than the right girl after lots of experience(; so I wouldn’t wait for Ms right to come along, but that’s just me
This dude's childhood could be a whole movie
So could yours just a different type of movie.
If mine was a movie, it would pass for a lullaby.
@@calviniturralde9995 LMAAAOOOOOOO
For real
Every childhood is a movie for themselves
I love this, as a girl I feel like I see a lot of people talking about girls being confident, so I'm happy to see boys supporting each other and being happy too!
thank you trisha!!!
I’m skinney as hell but I’m confident in myself so... that’s cool I guess
@@deepsix2137 what hurts me is when people say theyre skinny as hell then i look at their picture and wish i was swole as them
Ah that genuinely nice.
@@deepsix2137 im skinny as hell and not confident in myself but i dont seem to care
*"I just wanted girls to like me"*
*Mineta:* I feel this in a Spiritual Level
im laughing so hard
this is going to be his character development on season 5
@@alonshoval6267 lmao imagine the adult version of him looks like almight lmao
@@axz647 oh no buffed mineta. Now imagine him as almight without the muscle ahhah
😭😭
Dude!! I still remember the meals you made for me!! 😁😁
😅😅😅😅 bland chicken, spinach, and sweet potatoes
fancy seeing you here
@@ice1cube Also Han's entree pre starcraft lol
OMG JASON got a meal from you?! Well, looks like it's time to subscribe hahaha XD
Your his bro?
the difference between "working out" and "training" summed up in a nutshell
Whats the difference?
@Mikonson to me, working out doesn't really have a clear goal, but training does. If you are working out to put on size, like a bodybuilder would, that could still be considered training.
@Ebiegberi Adonkie there is a big difference.
@@thehummermeister8992 pls tell me
@Ebiegberi Adonkie there definitely is a difference.. You train towards a goal, but work out has no end to it.
This is such a beatuful video that hit home I agree and empathize with a lot of it and still occasionally battle those inner demons of trying to impress someone but gettin better day after day. The whole point of using fitness to do things instead of look a certain way was brilliantly said, we may age and the body will fade so get the best out of it but also I gotta say Yoga is like medicine for the body and can help ya feel younger than you are from experience so def incorporate that but loved this vid mah man.
thank you my dear friend!!! you are an inspiration!
Hey Jax
Hey Jax
it's jaxblade
Funny seeing you hear
Everyone talking about the body and the title of the video, but nobody noticing how a wonderful person this guy is. He is taking care of his mother with dementia, he's spending time with family in general, he has a healthy attitude towards life and a good habitual lifestyle. Also seems very non-judgemental and someone I could legit rely on with whatever I have bugging me.
Ice1cube I don't know who you are nor have I seen your channel before, your video popped up in my recommended and I liked it. Keep being a great dude, man!
thank you so so much for your kind words and encouragement I really appreciate it by friend! thank you!
@@ice1cube no problem dude, you are an inspiration to many. Judging by the other comments, you really are successful in putting the message out how it is important to enjoy life. I myself always stressed over food/gym like you did, but once you transform it into something habitual that makes you feel good - then it becomes the good thing in life. I got your point and I felt that! Thank you!
The main reason I exercise is because my family says I look like my grandma. My grandma is like 400 pounds, I can’t go down that route.
Kinda same here. I workout 4 times a week with 17% bodyfat, but my dad keeps calling me names that makes me train evenmore. Thats the only reason I train nowadays tbh..
@@mats4650 my father criticized my body when i was lanky, even though I'd say I was normal and healthy for my age, and he still criticizes my body now when i look very aesthetic lean and healthy. I train only for function and I try to stay light and avoid putting on much muscle plus I care little about aesthetics yet he criticises my body saying that I am too muscular. I realise now seeing how absurd, insensitive and unnecessary his comments are that when he used to call me skinny there really was nothing wrong with my body (and I wasnt even that skinny). Only do it for yourself, dont try and please your parents or your crush or anyone else
@@mats4650 ok neat
@@mats4650 17% bf is really good
keep it up
Damn, you are a real man. Taking care of your parents when they need you the most exactly like they took care of you when you were little. Respect man!
it's kind of scary too getting to a age where you start seeing your parents health fade and that in the next 15-20 years they might not be around at all.
@@cosmeticscameo8277 It’s a hard pill to swallow that even I’m not ready for yet
I feel ya'll, that's going to be one of the hardest times everyone has to go through. It's great having a good relationship to your parents, or family in general, but it's also going to hurt even more at some point.
I don't even want to live forever, I just want my family to.
@@illhaqu777 some people already don't have parents or family. It is tough regardless.
@@cosmeticscameo8277 Welcome to getting older . Life sucks
You're one of the few people on UA-cam who's stories are actually worth listening too. I get a lot from them. Thanks.
thank you so much my friend
Me: I need gym lessons
ice1cube(Asian dad): NO, You get LIFE LESSON!
😅🤣
takes massive balls to put one's awkward teen phases on display. props to you man always been a fan.
Eh, people do this all the time. Most people just omit the truly fucked up or humiliating anecdotes, but most people have no issue talking about their dirty laundry from middle and high school. It matters way less now than it did then.
The Story Of How A SIMP Turned Into A CHAD.
😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭✊✊❤
homie went from simp to pimp
Not entirely.
@Adam Klement *Y E S*
@@cjr728 Well, you can't Pimp if you're Simp.
this guy is way smarter than 95% of the world, and understands life.
Yeah
I meen hes asian so he has to be smart
Just kidding
idk he needed a lifetime to realize what fitness is for
@@nicolausteslaus your name
@@nicolausteslaus Ehhm... nope 👎
I didn't search for this, but I'm definitely glad this came up.
thank you so much
'I just wanted girls to like me" next thing you know you start becoming a hero for fun and kill monsters on a daily basis.
Jokes aside this video was very relatable and getting over that "validation" phase is something i'm trying to do as a 20 year old who feels like a child and an adult at the same time. Thanks Frank and bless you and your parents.
thank you Johnson! I appreciate you
thnx for elaborating my thoughts in your comment
Story as old as time. You start lifting for a girl but stay for the boys.
Seriously only dudes give me compliments. 🤷♂️
They recognize the hard work
lift for da homies
straight up bro 🤝
Facts
And that's the truth.
I started lifting weights in high school because I was a nerd and would always get bullied and disrespected. I wanted to build muscles like Arnold Schwarzenegger because I thought it would put an end to the bullying and disrespect. By my senior year I had put on a lot of muscle and it actually worked. But I was using my outer frame as an intimidation factor because I looked like I could knock a person out. I didn't want to hurt anyone but I was glad it got me the respect I wanted. I'm 46 now and I workout at home for general health and fitness. But the training I did in high school taught me the proper way to exercise that has lasted me all my life. That initial motivation for working out changed, but it was an important foundation that kept me in good shape my entire life. Sometimes you need that emotional leverage to light a fire under you to get started.
They can't hurt us anymore.
Peter Parker
I felt this
Damn, this hits home... I feel like I'm somewhere in the middle of this kind of story: Workouts and fitness taking up too much headspace and time, kinda f'ed up relationship with food, and I'm not quite past the fragile ego/validation stage yet though, but I'm trying to change so I can hit the goals that I want to for myself...
You're an inspiration man, thanks for this video :)
thank you my friend! I appreciate you, I'm uploading pt 2 to this video today!
I'm a girl but I relate to this so much. I would get obsessed with going to the gym and eating clean so much that it controlled my life and my relationships. Not that I am mentally healthy at the moment but I'm trying to find the balance between my gym life and my social life, as well as acquiring self love. Thank you for this. It reminded me again about working hard but also living life!
thank you so much for watching and sharing! I hope you can find a balance too even if it's hard to! I appreciate you!
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WE NEED WOMEN LIKE YOU BROOOOOOOO Women with toned muscles are so underrated like damn it's amazing how women look with toned triceps.
@@originalrecipe6113 the message of her comment is the opposite of that -_-
@TheSwoleBroscientist I really hope you're trolling..
@TheSwoleBroscientist I agree, not at the "drop the weights and give up your fitness goals" part but the part that most men just want girls who are slim and petite.
I'm not gonna have a conversation with you without laughing with that profile picture stuck in my head.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🤣
No one:
X Æ A-12: a six-pack is highly coveted and those who have it should be respected as superior beings
lollllll
Thats a smart joke dude lol
I'm 16 and i also had this mindset... and after watching this video i still am living just for girls but you've helped me be aware of my unstable mindset.
I'm incredibly grateful that i stumbled across this video just because of the title lol
thank you zoe! I'm uploading pt2 to this video right now
wlws unite
Whatever you say man just live life regularly
no one:
youtube recommended: shaolin monk trains to get ripped for earthly pleasures
lolllll
Kkk you had me laughing there buddy
coming from a bald guy
@@TPL0212
Kkk
Nice one
lol
The “people are nicer to people who are physically fit in someway” really slaps me hard
It’s because they know they work hard
It slapped me harder
@@willrice1559 not always, I’ve seen lazy people who look like they work out, they don’t
@@willrice1559 lmao did u like ur own comment
being jacked definitely gets you instant respect from basically everyone, its a subconscious thing, people don't even know they're doing it
My girlfriend: I BET HE'S ONLINE CHECKING OUT OTHER GIRLS
Me: Frank just posted a new video
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
this is the only video i've seen of this dude I can already tell that he is real as hell. Nothing could have possibly motivated me like this guy in this video.
thank you so much for your kind words
Don’t settle, and don’t struggle. Life is what flows in between.
Always struggle
@@maxedout1177 explain
Just kinda a narrow, specific application of "golden mean" - but I don't think life can be described this simply anyway. Of course there will be times where you settle and struggle, or do something in between.
@@benzo3084 I like to believe its struggle to achieve something you couldn't before
Thank you, Lao Tzu.
This channel is something that I have never really seen before. Someone who realizes their mistakes and examines their previous states of mind to aim for improving their life, but also sharing it with others. The fact that he is very honest about himself is something that I want to strive for. He is not flexing with loads of money but is humble. This for me is addicting to watch and I want to learn from his short comings as well.
thank you so much Jason
these vintage clips from your past definitely add so much value to your videos 💯
so much thanks to my dad!
when you talked about pushing yourself over the boundaries , i got goosebumps , ive been a karate student for like 9 years where we would just do physique activities that would test us to the limits , it always proved that mental toughness isnt related to your body toughness and when you're at the point where your muscles cant function , your brain can make it do..., unfortunately i cant do karate anymore because of many vision issues i have in my life right now , but i'm still athletic and hoping the best for the future , THANKS FOR THIS AMAZING VIDEO !
thank you so much!! sending you love my friend
u know i’m not too sure why i got this recommenced. but i’m really glad i watched it.
The love of his life meets him and says : " you looked cuter before "
Him: *dies*
Lmao
@SHAY RUTHERFORD id be mad af
that's some medusa shit
jokes aside it would be such a 360 degree turn
I think most of us started because of girls, but kept going for yourself.
You can't deny that feeling you get after a good workout. That goes beyond wanting to look cool for girls or just people in general. That feeling,that happy feeling you get,at least I do..that's why I continue to work out.
@@armin38822 I get that feeling, except I’m motivated. So I try to do more exercise, then I almost trip from my legs failing on me lmao.
I started 3 weeks ago for that reason
I just wanted to doit so i can flex on my mirror lol
well for me I simply just wanted to get fit as I had become lazy af. I was not fat (maybe a little) but once I started to workout I just fell in love with it.
I couldn't watch this video without tearing up.
I pushed myself because I was tired of being seen as weak and brushed off.
all I ever wanted was to be nice to people and maybe get the same back.
thank you my friend, sending you love
because you're not being nice to the correct people. There's a limited amount of people in the world that has the time/money/energy to take care of themselves + spend time/money/energy on other people without being forced to take advantage of other people's kindness (YOUR KINDNESS) just so that they can take care of themselves + someoen else that they care about (aparently not you).
@@noobiewatcherz9938 the real explanation, great way of saying it man.
UA-cam: here want to watch a guy get swole?
Me: why not
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In my early years in life, I was told that I had a weak heart. Being really scared of being badly hurt, my young me decided to stay as far away to very physically taxing activities.
How I regretted that decision. I really missed out on a lot of fun. Now that I’m older, I now suddenly want to do those that I wasn’t able to do. “Isn’t it too late?”, said me when deciding if I really should do it.
Then I came across similar videos like yours. It opened my eyes on how its not too late for me. I really appreciated these kinds of videos. It gave me the courage to pursue what my heart tells me.
always push your limits man! We're all gonna die at some point, so why not enjoy and get the most out of our run we're given?
@@achilloste6265 good point
never too late my friend!!
I'm 17 now. Still fall into this trap quite often. When I'm older I hope i get a similar mindset to yours.Also love from South Africa👍
Youre still in teen years, hormones are just calming down for you, im only 22, and it doesnt really get that much easier, but weve been there
Same age as you buddy..and hii to my fellow South African..
Just build a strong body so you can feel good about yourself, fk what other people think.
You’ve got to find some other interests, it’s ok to look nice for girls and to think about them, but if it’s your sole reason for working out or living that’s kind of toxic.
Do you know any murdered farmers?
It is really wonderful to see you taking care of your mom. My heart is sad, dementia is terrible.
I wish your mother copes up with it better, and I am happy that she has a gem of a person to take care of her.
thank you so much
@@ice1cube much love, brother.
i've never related to an individual nearly as much as you just through a video. thank you so much for your personal insight on fitness and a whole!!!!!!
thank you sean!!
Just the first 5 minutes I cant tell you how relatable this was to me lol
thank you Jacob!
David Goggins taught me : mental fortitude > physical strength
Absolutely, and also remember that discovering how exercise and working out can be advantageous for both mind and body could be a big part of that mental fortitude!
Hell ya, whos gonna carry the boats
You’re gonna carry that weight
@@Jonathan-ek7ky wrong anime but yes
Listening to his audiobook rn!
You made me almost cry. I had this inkling, the more I listened, and I genuinely began to hear you out. Ten minutes in, I had to ask myself for a moment, on a pause. "Should I cry? Did I just want to cry?" "I don't need to" but I damn well considered it. Thank you. Your thoughts reflect many things I have considered in the past, and I don't bring them to the front of my attention enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
thank you so much for watching and sharing!!
I agree with you 100% on this video. Here's what I think:
[1] We should BE fit rather than LOOK fit. In other words, we should use our fitness in a way to stay active and do all sorts of fun activities, because everything is temporary. Not only will we find joy in staying active it also benefits our health concerning various diseases.
[2] A strong body comes with a strong mind. A good mindset will help achieve your goals whatever it may be. Either you're skinny to the bone and wanna gain some muscle, or you're fat and wanna lose weight for health reasons. Instead of focusing on the minor things, we should pay attention more on the things that really matter.
A healthy body and mind will produce good results. To me, being fit to preach the gospel is the greatest activity you can do. In doing so, you'll live longer in this temporary life, and the eternal life that is to come.
🙏🙏 thank you well said
It’s crazy how much I relate to all of this. Finding that sense of self-identity as an Asian-American through whatever means and eventually through lifting. The phases of mindsets you’ve gone through and your relationship with foods. Your physique was probably the one that I admired the most over a decade ago. It’s funny how I’ve re-discovered your channel after all these years and it’s come full circle.
I just love your narrative style. Please continue to share. It's such a blessing to me cause I relate so much. I have a physical disability myself and this spoke to me.
One of my favorite mini documentaries ever , thank you for the motivation dude
thank you so much
Haha, your parents sure did film a lot. "Here's a clip of me trying to impress a group of girls".
90s parents if they had access to a camcorder would film all over the place for "family movies"
I remember my crush in high school who once leaned against my shoulder and said "omg you're so pointy and skinny!!". My chances with her were already super low but I think that day my self-esteem went beyond absolute zero haha
She (and many other of her kind) are the reason many of us started working out... kinda sad, but look at us now: we're running the show and not in the shadows anymore :-)
P.S. going to buy a rowing machine for christmas too, Frank! Can't wait to die on that thing haha
Dude I feel you
Lookin swole tho son 👌. We never stop growing physically and mentally
let me know when you get that rower!!
The problem with elementary to highschool aged kids is that they often have no filter and just say whatever is on their mind. I was bullied by boys for being so skinny and for my small chest.
Unfortunately, all it takes is a single comment to subconsciously affect you well into adulthood. Kids can be cruel.
@@AnnaHans88 so true this is so true
@@ice1cube Nice pfp..
This was so raw and pure. This is what people need to hear. The most personal is the best.
"I just wanted girls go like me"
I just want this guy to notice me :_)
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@@ice1cube OMG HE NOTICED ME ｡◕‿◕｡
Loving these vintage footages and xanga.. lol nvr forget.
LOL Xanga, Asian Avenue and Blackplanet days were wild
You and Frank got me into lfiting lol
Lets see another reunion collab give the people what they want
@@meneadang394 same
Do a collab again!!
Hey Frank,
First of all, I can directly see that mental drive you put in perspective has directly impacted you in your ability to speak candidly and facing the parts of yourself that we all once so afraid to look at. It's really amazing to watch you progress the past decade and it served as a refrence or a mirror of sort of how I myself have progressed. Speaking for many people here, I believe a large audience here has followed you over the years and directly relate to many of the trials and tribulations that you describes on this channel.
Now to this video, what you said here directly corrolated to my finding over the last few years. Years ago you were the person that inspired me to workout and focus on fitness with your insane vertical leap, me and a friend was always on the local basketball court watching your videos commenting how insane your workouts were and attempting them ourselves, you also inspired me to get a s15 and driving playing fast and furious with my friends. But then life happens my friend got into an work accident and was crushed by 2 tonnes of glass at work, shattering half of his body - it was so bad that he is still rehabbing and operating on it today.
That was a huge wake up call for me, much like the topic of this video. I had been dragged to face the inevitabilty of the human limit and lift span and that was a slap in the face of my once superficial view on what "health" was. That I actually quit the gym, because I had realised instead of using my already strong foundation that you had inspired (in that I am lean, nowhere near as powerful as you) to go travel and enjoy youth and life while we're still here.
You see I believe we are born into this era of future and hope dependancy, in that this generation we are addicted to hope, potential and how we can "improve". But yet the reality is many of us who has stepped out of our childhood are already in the state of decline, and the inability to recognise that is a form of arrogance to defeat nature and ignorance to think we can beat it. It is extremely interesting that the moment I had broken out of that persistent persuit of more and a "better" future, that was the moment I realised all of that, the very idea of that glorified future was an abstract illusion that I had created in my head. That there ever was just thus moment, stretched toward eternity and that if all that we do is to enjoy and do out best this moment (which is the only thing that is here) the "future" that we all paradoxically fear and hope for will take care of itself, but we must accept that it is temporary and ultimately out of our control.
It is heart warming to have seen you overcome the immense challenges that came your direction. I sincerely thank you to have the courage to face your insecurities and serves as a spokesman for some of the people who's still going though this at this very moment, telling stories of your own findings and shedding light on your thoughts.
Thank you for being a genuine person,
I just hope you know how you have impacted people's lives and I want to shed some light on my findings, that "mistakes" you thought you had made were in fact not mistakes, it is because of those cringe moments that you understood and ultimately came to grips with the reality of this world. Seen the value of your words and came back to spread it to us and if we look at it in a different perspective, your "mistake" turned into lessons, and ultimately helped to impact people's lives positively.
But regardless I believe your mental strength and fortitude will comtine to assist you throughout your journey, before I go I would like to thank you once again for what you have taught and shared to us within our limited and shared time together.
Thank you
Appreciate it my friend! 👍
thank you Dwayne!! what an incredible and humbling comment to receive I truly appreciate you so much. I'm glad we are on the same path of realization and what you said about living in the now, I totally agree with. there is only now, the present, and what a gift it is. I appreciate you so much thank you for taking the time to share with me. I will save this comment to read and reread. thank you my friend!!
wow, that was the greatest speech ive ever heard. You are a very successful man. i started working out a few months ago. Not for girls to like me, but for the function
thank you so much my friend!
@@ice1cube you are really inspirational, much love
@@JMan6271 thank you!!! much love to you too my friend
I'm at the same stage, but in female form. I want more guys and women to notice me so I can have more options and not just settle for what I think a girl who looks like me deserves. But i realize what matters more is getting that validation from myself first before getting it from a romantic partner
Except it's harder for girls to achieve a more desirable body if they're already a desirable weight. Women like men's abs, and men like women's.... abs? Yeah right. We all know what they want. Sure, you can do a bit with some squats but plastic surgery is the only way to achieve those things when it comes to women.
@@naariznica3133 for women who dont know what else to do when they are skinny and fit but cant get guys. As a guy, i can tell you that clothe is a big part of visual apeal too. Getting into fashion looking good with diferent type of color combos, jackets, tucked in baggy t shirts, sweaters, hoodies, pants etc. Getting into fashion and trying to convo diferent clothe in your wardrobe is the biggest thing you can do for visual apeal
Respect to this guy. He grinded until he went bald, that's some One Punch Man shit we are talkin' about.
this perfectly reflects my mindset throughout highschool.
it's definitely frustrating studying/living in a predominantly white city, where my female friends always show talk about the guys they obsess over. what these guys have in common? tall, white, and low body fat %. even when they're asian, they are korean and basically anorexic because girls tend to love the vascularity.
my drive for working out has slowly shifted from "i want girls to find me attractive" to more of a "i want to find myself attractive" mindset which i almost find even worse mentally, because the standard i've set for myself is unattainable.
somewhere along the way, validation from girls lost its value and everything started being about whether or not i was happy with myself. it would get to the point where i would look in the mirror one day and decide i was fat, then lose 15 pounds over the next few months hoping to see abs.
i want to develop my mindset into a healthier one, but it definitely feels like growing up in a culture ruled by social media hinders the ability to do things for yourself, and not so others see you're doing them.
real shit man. if you need to take a break off of social media, I did recently, make sure it doesn't poison your mind
"I want to find myself attractive" is the best mindset. As long as it stays healthy. I don't lift much anymore, but I still eat low carbs and run/do abs a lot. I want to be fit. I want to feel good. You have to find a balance.
Like Samuel said the "wanting to find yourself attractive" is indeed a good mindset but like you said set achievable goals and not distorted by modern fitness influencers on steroids. Strife everyday to become a better self strife everyday to get a better workout than the last one and a better day than the last one. This doesn't mean that every day moving forward will be better no somethime's it will get worse but then you will need the mental power to push through it. I myself still have a long way to go and i have my ups and downs but together we will make it. peace
Lmao that first paragraph hits home.
I feel you
Actually the only time i've ever had a girlfriend was when i was 19 in uni and was super skinny ,but i had hobbies and i was fun to be around. Now i look much much better and fitter , but i've become an antisocial prick ,so women are really turned off. Having a nice personality and not being a workaholic helps a lot with girls i think.
also important to note, wanting girls to complete your life is just being insecure, which adds to being a turn off and autistic.
That said, muscles help, and if youre in it for the fun, youll be a fun guy instead of a "hey look what I did! will u fk me now? am i worhy enough for you?" kind of guy
@@norwegiannignog2470 some would say using “autistic” in a negative way also is a turn off
@@silversmith333 thank you for your decency, Kusuo
I've read before women actually prefer skinnier men, or atleast the majority prefers the long and slender look( not the your heads going to break your neck look) its a common myth that all women chase huge guys. Something to do with insecurity and loud minorities.
it depends on your age
I used to look to you for inspiration back in 2009. You were one of the first fitness inspirations I had, and you had a huge influence on me. It makes me happy to know that you're still going, old friend.
thank you so much for all you years of support, it really means so much to me
I don't know if you will ever read this, or if anyone will ever read this but: I am 15 years old right now ( I'm a junior in high school) and am legit going through the same thing that you went through when you were in high school. I am nowhere as muscular as you were when you were in high school, but I do a workout as often as possible and I do do it to stay fit, but the main reason is for girls. I have always been conscious of my self-image and what other people would think of me and my body and I used to think that you can only get the chicks if you have a ripped body. However, your video has really drilled the idea into my mind that girls don't really matter and that I should focus on myself more. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring others, including me.
thank you, if there's anything I've learned is it really just takes confidence and the best thing you can do is to stop worrying about what others think of you but its so much easier said than done.
@@ice1cube thanks for the advice!
i think a lot of us take the type of bodies girls want out of context and also when you are in high school most girls are more attracted to guys who are popular.
Right those girls arent gonna give you the body that you want and if the girls only come because youre ripped then its not because they like you its just that they like youe body
@@Mr_Slayer-mt5rj that’s true!
Do you think 12 year old you would have listened to present day you? Sometimes I wonder if the problem is a lack of good role models but other times I think that there is an element of just needing to grow up and mature that cannot be helped no matter who we are blessed to be around. I think the senior guys absolutely need to be there for the next generation but to keep in mind that it takes time for men to become men and to have patience with those growing up around us.
totally agree, I'm not sure if I wouldve listened, maybe, but I agree with you on that major point, to just be patient with those younger than us since we were all once there ourselves
I very much agree with you and think it's both - good role models and needing time to grow up. Telling someone something vs letting someone come to their own conclusions are very different things. I think there's another thing that aligns with good role models - their peers. At a certain point, usually around middle/ high school, kids are more likely to listen to their peers than their parents or other adults that would be good role models. With social media, influencers and whoever's popular on social media are basically role models for kids, whether or not they want to be.
At least it when it clicks in their brain they truly understand
Exactly everybody has to learn for themselves. But at least when you make the mistake you know exactly what you did wrong so you can improve
most likely no you need baptism by fire
I started lifting weights so I could like myself.
i used to be really hard on myself for my flabby body, but then i realised i am faster stronger smarter and get better looking girls than all of my friends... now all i need are friends.
I am amazed at your evolution as a person.
Your life lessons are an inspiration for me to become the best possible person i can be.
Thank You.
The king of old school UA-cam.
‘’I just wanted girls to like me’’
Becomes a demi-god.
God bless you for taking care of your mother. As someone who is the caregiver for my ailing mother it’s very difficult and I appreciate you doing that
"Time is short" *learns to wheelie without a helmet* lol
Jokes aside, I think you have a good message and I'm glad I saw this.
🤣🤣🤣 I bought one! thank you!
Lmao i'm cycling since i was 4 yo and never used a helmet on bicycle lol.
I feel kinda out of place in this comment section but that's why I started working out as a girl, to get guys to like me
Nah, you are/were in the same situation. Just cuz ur a girl doesn't mean you don't fit in.
Thanks all of you
squads
@@krissiv4377 Honest question, do you think guys who went bald should work out to make up for it? I lost my hair early and I feel that way, I can't get my hair back but there is still something I can do about my body, and I can't really think of anything less attractive than a skinny or fat bald guy.
@@Pietrosavr if you want, do it for yourself and not because you want other people to find you attractive because then you'll never be happy because when I started working out I never got the validation I wanted from boys so I continued to think I was ugly and disgusting but then I felt better when I started working out to be healthy and not to be attractive
Growing up, your parodies entertained and inspired my brother and I so much, especially since we’re also first generation Asian Americans. Fast forward 7+ years later to today when I finally found your channel again and you’re still an inspiration Frank. I pray you continue to find success in all that you do man. Best wishes from Texas.
thank you so much my friend!! I appreciate all your support over the years
did i make it? am i first?
wow
Look at thoseee
Chickens
Hey man your a champ very motivational i just came across your video and i would love to work on myself as well. 👊🏿💪🏿
Mirin
Brother a huge respect to you cause you are taking care of your parents in there old age . Most of the people just leave them in there bad states ,hand down bro 💗💗💗
thank you my friend!! its something I felt I had to do
I'm 15, and I've been working out for a year now. I just started waking up at 4 am everyday, and stepped up my workout to be even more intense. I've gained 15 pounds, and lost all belly chest and leg fat. I also joined soccer and cross country teams to stay in shape. This video is really inspiring me to go even harder everyday. Thanks 👍
It seems like you had a great and loving family. That's so awesome to see
thank you ryan!
I just came back from watching your "saying goodbye" video and the losses you experienced in your family. And I just hope you dont burn yourself out from your workouts... Sometimes we need to have a greater balance with rest and exercise in order to have a fulfilled and long life.
thank you my friend I totally agree! I tend to push harder than I should so I definitely know what you mean