My 17 son hits the gym for hours at a time and im always telling him he doesn't need to be there that long. I suspect he might be trying to hit the heaviest weights too. He never listens to me so I'm going to show him this. You will.probably have more influence 😄

You're in great shape! 57 year old female gym junkie myself! Sadly, fit females are perceived as stupid bimbos. That is so frustrating! When I leave the gym, I go home, shower, and go to work as a nurse for 10-12 hours. Keep up the good work!

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks for watching and thanks for the great job you do as a nurse. I think males get similar stigma. People think they are narcissistic playboy types. Im just here trying not to die young!! Thanks again and have a great day!

@MichaelB2L

Жыл бұрын

It’s funny that females who are regularly exercise are perceived as stupid when they clearly have the brains to take care of themselves. I’d imagine most people who think gym junkies are stupid are probably overweight, lazy and stupid.

@teresahunt5521

Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelB2L I prefer to have brains AND gains. Sadly, nurses are some of the most unfit people I know. I get a lot of shade for my "shape" even from other medical personnel. They think I eat like a rabbit and live at the gym while I'm clearly at work every day cramming in huge healthy meals between patients. They are blind to what actually works.

@agnosticpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Not for every one.😊

@nsiebenmor

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know anyone who sees fit people as bimbos.

I'm a 62 year old female and have worked out since my teenage years. At 59 I joined a high impact Zumba class late and SMOKED ALL the the 20 and 30 year old ladies in class. When class was over the instructor thanked me for joining the class and bringing so much energy to the class because they were trying to keep up with me, so sad. I'm a landlord and my workers don't think twice about asking me to help lift something heavy. I always thought eating a bunch of rabbit food was bs, because there was NO WAY I could carry 50-60 pounds of top soil or concrete eating a salad. Financially I could hire someone to do what I do, but why on earth would I pay them to have all that fun🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome to hear Mica!! Stay strong!!!

From a bodybuilder, I can only say I’m impressed by the amount of knowledge and meticulousness. Correct and useful information. Thank you!

@thatgearguy

13 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

Thank you, it's true how we start to feel at middle age that this is sometimes an excuse. Eating clean and lifting weight consistently for 4 years here. No six pack yet but I'm healthy and I can eat heaps. I feel fantastic and today I even did a forward flip on the trampoline with my kid. Doesn't sound like much but that feels like an achievement at 46

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks SCC. Congrats on your fitness journey, that is awesome! I think the 6 pack thing is personal preference aesthetically. It doesnt really denote any health aspect. Plenty of people much fitter than me who dont have abs displayed. You have to weigh the desired aesthetic against your food intake preference. Nice one on the front flip!!

In a nutshell. It took me over 20 years to figure all this out. Im 45 and now in the best shape of my life. It's great how you've explained it all so well. Wish I'd seen it 20 years ago lol.

I'm so glad I found your channel, iv been suicidal iv been an addict since I was 16 when I picked up herion. I cleaned myself up and got in to recovery and started hitting the gym got super strong good muscle. My job was physical working in security. But 5 years ago I relapsed and very quickly my physical and mental health got bad quickly. I had to have sn operation to save my leg from amputation. I felt so ashamed of myself I started isolation and iv been bed bound for 5 years now. But iv seed your channel and its giving me a kick up the ass. Iv asked my brother for help he's still in great shape his boys a all fighting and training. I kno being around positive people I can get fit and good muscle tone. And your right if you train right and look good in 6 months. Iv subed to your channel and will be watching. Ps I'm 44 and it's time to do the dance again lol thanks. 😊

@thatgearguy

9 ай бұрын

Great to hear bud. Good luck!!

I'm almost 50 , am a former Federal LEO, and have been going to the gym for years. Thank you for putting content out there like this solely out of the goodness of your heart. A lot of people are led astray by the fitness industry and need help. People like you are what make the world a better place. Keep up the good work!

@itllkeal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I went from 230 to 177 at present from dropping sugar, lowering carbs and processed foods. I eat clean and beef and chicken and many many foods but make them myself and don't really buy packaged foods from stores. I'm low bodyfat and have kept it that way for a while now. I found what works and will continue to stay as healthy as possible at 50.

@Dylancla

Жыл бұрын

I'm at 207 from 230 on keto but im now adding carbs to stop the loss and maintain I'm on hrt so my muscle are cutting pretty well

@tommi7523

Жыл бұрын

how long did it take you to lose the weight?

@rickfowler5342

Жыл бұрын

@dougcarter Great job Doug! Do you have any videos discussing your journey or what has worked for you?

@joshh8833

Жыл бұрын

Did you drop sugar totally or just things like candy and snacks

@dougcarter2987

Жыл бұрын

@@joshh8833 I dropped sugar for quite a while till I was where I wanted to be. Now I'm not saying I'm jumped directly to eating candy and cake after but I did allow myself a few cheat type foods after 😉

I'm 38 and I have recently started my fitness journey. Been overweight pretty much all my life, not drastically, but never been fit or happy with my appearance. Although I dabbled in training when I was young and I've been pretty sporty playing rugby in my teens and 20s, I've always struggled with the balance between diet and fitness. In Sept I had ballooned to 230lbs at a height of 5'8", so I decided to get a health and nutrition coach. Through pretty much doing exactly what you have said in this video 5 days weight training 30mins cardio daily I've dropped 30lbs and I have another 30lbs in my sights to go before start to build muscle and add calories. I've fallen down the KZread misinformation rabbit hole of late and your video is so refreshing as it's given me the faith that I am actually on the right path and I need to just keep going. I am the person who has done the fad diets and ended up heavier than when I started because they were quick fixes and didn't give me the tools I needed to sustain a healthy weight and lifestyle moving forward. I can speak from experience to what you say because I have been depressed, demotivated and frustrated with how I look. It affected me and everyone around me because I looked to blame everyone else for why I felt the way I did instead of looking at the reason I was feeling that way and taking action. I now love to go to the gym and train where as before I couldn't stomach it because of poor self-perception. Im amazed at how different I feel by just taking care of myself. Health and fitness isn't something that should have an end goal ......I'm hoping to make this a way of life and continue to improve and build upon what I have achieved. But most importantly not tear myself down because it's not happening fast enough or allowing all the marketing BS to cloud what is a healthy approach to maintaining healthy body and mind. Thanks for a refreshingly honest video.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Love this comment. Your nailing it bro!

Thank you so much for your straight out no bs proper information. I'm a 49 yr old woman. Thank you for giving me hope and direction. Much love to you.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

I am very pleased you found it useful. Have a fantastic day Natalee!

@nataleekelly2496

Жыл бұрын

@@thatgearguy absolutely! I respect & admire the fact that you are willing to help others so generously with no gain for yourself other than knowing you are impacting & influencing others is such a positive way. Credit where it’s due. 😊 Have a great day too 😘

Finally, a guy my age preaching truth and giving actual, usable advice. Cheers, Mate. Knew you were worth listening to just by your hat. Thank you.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Haha the hat comment killed me dude!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

Honestly, hand on heart, one of the best and honest vids I’ve ever watched on YT. So much BS and mis-direction out there, refreshing to hear your take and will take it on board. I’m 44 so a lot of what you said hit home. Thank you for taking the time to throw this out the community, was well thought out and had superb structure.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, comments like these are why I put it out there! Great to hear!!!

Love your story and advice this has definitely given me motivation at the age of 39 to carry on with my weight loss journey. After many failed attempts !!! Thank you 🙌🏼

Well done. I struggle to get back in shape. This was inspirational. Respect. Thank you. Stay healthy.

Thank you very much sir. This is very inspiring. This is what needs to be heard in the fitness realm. Unfortunately, it won't be because it does not sell. Please more diet, exercise, and nutritional videos. We need to hear from guys like you who people like me can relate to!

Great, honest, intelligent & Informative video. Thank you, and congratulations on your success! 👌🏾

Subscribed today. Very late to add a comment, but wanted to say how informative and inspiring this video is. I’m trying to get into better shape at 52 and it’s the discipline of what I eat and drink that is definitely the main issue. I go to the gym 5 times a week, but perhaps focussing on the wrong exercises. Mostly HIIT type classes. Thank you for sharing the diet and fitness regime. It’s re-inspired me to sort my diet and fine tune my exercise of choice. Thank you.

@thatgearguy

27 күн бұрын

A pleasure bud, glad you enjoyed the content!!

Awesome video mate! Thank you for your honesty regarding fitness. I can relate to all the points you have covered in this video. I'm 49 years old, what you said about waking up sore and tired after the previous days workout is spot on. But you are right, you do feel good because you know that you trained hard enough. Keep up the good work.

Well done. You've re inspired me to sort myself out after a few weeks out of the gym, daily drinking and lack of motivation. Cheers 👍

I appreciate your candor and the simple way you made healthier choices!! This was so helpful for me. Thank you 😊

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have a great day!!

Superb video. I have taken loads away that I am going to use. Thanks.

This just happened to come across my recommended and I'm super happy it did. This is a great example of what non corporate funded nonsense looks like for fitness. I really personally appreciate you including your diet and workouts for where you have seen improvements. Great stuff, and ill certainly stick around for more.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, I really appreciate the comment. I will do more on this subject as it has proven popular. I might do a breakdown on foods people assume are healthy and one on different supplements. See how they are received. Have a great day!!

@letsdothis9996

Жыл бұрын

Lucked on your video, what an honest description, train 5 days a week and can't get lean at all , so I'm gonna try your diet and training I'm in late 50,s and believe I can do it, you've given me a new determination 👌

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

@@letsdothis9996 You can absolutely do it. Its 70% diet. Buy plenty of plastic storage tubs and get cooking!!

@letsdothis9996

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help,yep ill buy them today, I was scared of carbs in any form even got down to one meal a day with no changes, so let's try and see, thanks again, starting this morning I've got oats in the cupboard (never opened) 😀

New subscriber from Texas. Thank you. I appreciate your pace, candor, and thoroughness. It shows you care. Well done.

Great job and thanks for sharing. I love the simplicity.

Wow! Love your honesty. If this isn’t motivation I don’t know what is.

Rock Solid advice ~ thanks so much for succinctly compiling.

Nice video. You've got it. Added sugar, no, cook your own food. Lean towards protein. Lift, walk,/run, etc...good regimen. I.m 59 and happy to be here. I'd add exercise the grey cells as well and read. Well done!!! I think I'll subscribe.

Thank you! At last someone saying it how it is. Brilliant video 👍

Great video and great advice!! I'm right there with you. Been about 230 lbs for years and years and years (Mid 40s). This past summer I just decided to cut out exces junk food. Lost a few pounds over a month and that was enough motivation to go full bore with loosing weight and getting in shape. Started using a calorie/macro counter app to keep a calorie budget and started working out 3-4 days per week (upper lower split) with 20-30 minutes of cardio after. I'm now down to 190 lbs 6 months later and am still going strong. Eating more whole foods, adding weigh protein powder to keep my protein intake up around 160g/day, but still allowing myself a little treat every now and then. No foods are off limits, but foods high in calories and low in nutrition are kept to a minimum. I haven't looked this good since my early twenties.

Brilliant, honest lucid advice mate cheers. I'm 51, two boys and used to exercise a lot. I still walk a lot, but I'm getting back into Kettlebells. Good to see some honesty in the fitness industry for a change. I see so many juice heads on Social media promoting bs products. Keep up the good work.

Great useful content and no fluff. All the best keep pressing.

Nice job, dude -- both in your results and in your explanations. Much of your personal history mirrors my own so I can relate to it. I just subscribed and look forward to insights in your future content.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fill, really glad you liked the content!

Great advice. Thanks for sharing this. I'm in my 50s now and ready to hit it and get me into breeding stud shape. I've been looking for this exact advice, you're a badass!

Thanks for the vid, a lot of what you say is relatable to myself, I was a bit of a mess in 2020, overweight and very unfit I watched some good vids on youtube which got me thinking and started taking action, I cleaned my diet up and immediately got results, I also do fasting and the gym at least 3 times a week, I follow another youtuber who honestly changed my life, I dont want to hijack your thread so let me know if you dont mind me naming him. I think the basic rules to follow are sugar and processed carbs are absolute poison and resistance training is the way forward especially as you get older.

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is inspiring me to continue on my journey to a healthy life.

Thanks for the information 👍. I need to here this .I'm 2 months into getting in shape

Thanks for your realistic take on fitness. Thanks for keeping it real

Thank you for sharing your experience special for over 40 years who look to get healthy and in shape

Chris, thanks for this personal update. I'm approaching 60 so your insights was on point for checking that 'just-let-it-go' mindset.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

OMG thank you so much I appreciate all your help you're amazing and beautiful soul for sharing all this information with us!!!,🙌🙌🙌🥰🥰

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure Mitchy! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for sharing what worked for you, and kudos for that and your own commitment and motivation in following through on your plan. Seems pretty sound dietary advice for most, when I went low carb I quickly noticed my joint mobility improved, my GP put that down to reduction in inflammation- which will also help cardio health. Recovery from exercise is such a thing, I'm increasingly thinking it might be more important than the exercise itself, I'm older than you and been trying HIT at home- slow movement under load to momentary muscle failure/ loss of form every 5-8 days, plus stretching & resisted movement and isometrics, which has certainly improved strength and stability but recovery quickly showed as key there. Now to pick the diet and pattern back up after a few months of no/low intensity due to illnesses and holiday indulgence.

agreed. I decided to do the same thing June of 21. I have a similar background as far as past fitness and injuries. I haven't lost all the weight yet as I have been focusing on gaining muscle. I'm 6'4" so I want to fill my frame out a bit more before I cut the fat. I'm not excessively overweight, just need to lose about 40 lbs. Did a mini cut about 9 months ago and lost 20 lbs so I know it's possible. So far I've gained about 30 lbs of muscle/ water so I'm extremely happy with where I'm at. Thanks for making the video and challenging the narrative.

This covers pretty much all you need to know! Great tape

Great video, I'm nearly 52 & I follow a diet & exercise regime similar to yours. Everything you say is correct, it ends up being a way of life.

thanks for sharing your regimen....refreshingly sensible and real presentation.

My #1 advice. Buy a sea kayak and use it as many times as possible during the week. With correct technique you will annihilate stubborn fat around the lower abdomen and develop a strong core.

I like it. I agree with you, it’s all about consistency. I usually train 5 days a week but I can attest that you can’t out train a crap diet. I work in the law enforcement business so I can relate to needing to be in fighting shape at all times. Great work brother.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service. You are 100% right on the diet. The gyms are full of people who wonder why they dont get results. Its 70% about diet, the training is the easy/fun part!!

Spot on bro' 100% honest knowlage for us all . Boom . Another proud moment ❤

Great video,Informative,No nonsense,brilliant stuff !

Wow, so much wisdom here. Thanks for sharing.

Found this video super helpful. No nonsense with great information.

Unfreaking unbelievable GREAT GREAT TRUE REALISTIC ADVICE...TO THE LETTER!!!THANK YOU..KEEP IT UP!!

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

love the self knowledge and the accountability !

Great video Sir! I'm a personal trainer and I agree 100% with you. Thanks for telling the truth. I lost over 100 pounds and kept if off 17 years ago so I back everything you're saying. I'll be sharing your video.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thx Buddy! Really glad you liked it!!

Great video! The most honest fitness video I’ve ever seen.

I agree with the other positive comments on here. THANK YOU for being so honest and doing this out of the goodness of your heart (not financial gain). You're a good dude. The world needs more people like you.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ 60. Lumbar injury back in my 30s too, but walking & swimming got me back in the gym. Strong legs & free weights 4x/wk. are my key to health 💪

Thank you, I needed that right now!

Almost 47 and getting motivated again. Thanks 🤘🏻

You have me inspired. Thank you.

Thank you sir for your honesty. 💯🇬🇧🇯🇲👍

Thanks, enjoyed your video.. being an “ older guy” I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.. staying in shape when you’re 30 is no big deal. Banging on the door of 60 is a different story.. ha ha.. appreciate ya, be well.

Great post! You explained what I tried to others. Tired but keyed in. Others refused to stick to it and falloff because of being uncomfortable. It becomes less and less uncomfortable as you go. Age is only a number... We have to pay attention to lol

Most people will listen to your video in think about time well done. The truth and people like me would love to see your training how you do your training workouts and a bit more into your diet. If not thanks for this video and cheers for telling the truth.💪👍

Great info, straight to the point and simple. I will give it a go.😊

First time here. Great job. Keep it up.

Thanks for the great idea at 36:10. I've started mixing yogurt and casein as my late night snack. Casein is a little hard for me to get enthusiastic about, but now I look forward to my yogurt with something for flavor.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

No problem bud. Glad it was useful!! Stawberry casein and natural yoghurt with a few red grapes or strawberries is the bomb!

Thanks for sharing this man, very valuable informations

Brilliant, thank you so much!

I like this vid…quite relatable & devoid of usual BS on these kinda topics…kudos for courage to pull this off bro.

The fitness industry is a racket. I’m 60 and don’t do PED’s or supplements. CONSISTENCY & INTENSITY.

@jgreen4880

Жыл бұрын

💪🏽💪🏽💯💯💯

Thanks for sharing bro 💪

Mate, that is a shocking transformation! I only recently found your channel but just assumed you were someone that always just stayed fit. I've just turned 50 and returned to training seriously about 4 or 5 years ago at home. I had put on a bit of body fat and wasn't fit in the slightest. My background is having weight trained a few times over the decades but my downfall is long term substance abuse (clean 6 or 7 years) So I know how difficult it can be.

@thatgearguy

23 күн бұрын

Mate, anyone can get in shape, no matter what the history. Best of luck to you..

Thank you for this video.

Very honest, well balanced, and motivating.

exactly what i needed to hear. thanks for this.

Fantastic honest video,speaking the truth,great work mate👍💪🇦🇺

Solid advice. Many thanks!

As a woman I found this video absolutely point on the truth!!

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Marina! It is great to have some female input here! Have a fantastic day!!

I’m 40, 243 pounds and just started carnivore and working out 5 days a week on my tonal and some small free weight work at home. Started Monday and down 4 lbs and full of energy. Trying to get to 175-180 at 10-15% bf from the mid 30some % bf I am now. My goal is by June 3. My 41st birthday

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Great goal to set and sounds like you are smashing it already. Keep leaving comments in future vids as I would love to hear how it goes! Have a great day bud!

Well, I just sat through the whole of your video and for me that’s a hard thing to do on KZread with the amount of crap on here, but I found myself agreeing with everything you said and even felt motivated to get my backside down the gym. Thankyou for putting the UK links for protein and carbs that you use that obviously work . Great video . Liked and subscribed . Thankyou again.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreiate it! Keep us up to date on your progress in the comments!

Just an all round great video. Definitely good motivation and as I'm sure you're well aware, that ebs and flows. What's even more important is discipline. Which you clearly have.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

What a great video, thank you for the information, I’m gonna give it a go!!

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This guy is a breath of fresh air! Keep making vids. Only thing I would say is please create chapters :D

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

Good idea

Your a good guy this is great no bull crap info anyone can do it good for the mind body and soul self discipline feels good eventually and the lessons you learn from this are endless respect to you mate looking good 👍

Awesome advice thank you everyone should see this video

Great advice,thanks😀

64, saw you today thought I would join and see if I can gain some motivation. I have the desire. Let’s see how this goes. I have been thinking about a whole foods plant based diet. My struggle is I’ve had bariatric surgery and getting enough protein without having to consume large amounts of food. The more I can learn through this journey the better off I’ll be.

@thatgearguy

Жыл бұрын

I did a plant based diet post injury. I bought into the whole healing/plants movement. It did nothing to heal me and I lost a lot of muscle tissue! It can be done but as you say it involves the digestion of very large volume to get the protein values up there. I couldnt deal with consuming that much plant matter and nobody in my vicinity would have appreciated the gas by product!!

Thank you! 🐾

Great video good solid advice thank you!

high volume low calorie food, that is what I do, I'm 45 and have 10% body fat. 6 days a week train, 3 weights and 3 boxing. spot mate with everything in my book. great video

Brilliant video. Thanks

Great video, such sound advice. You may have blown your chance at some sponsorship. But I commend you for opening people's eyes to the diet companies, clearly ripping people off. I am 62 year's old with the belly problem, I will be following your advice. Cheers and thanks again Steve.

@thatgearguy

10 ай бұрын

Thx Steve glad you got some inspiration!

13:40 best advice I could ever get about overtraining and fat burning thank you so much

Thanks for sharing!!

Also, the once a weak 'cheat meal' can work for some. It works for you. But it can also turn into a 'cheat day' rather than a 'cheat meal' for some of us who have binge eating tendencies. it's like if you're a recovering alcoholic and allowing yourself to get drunk once per week, it's easy to backslide into old habits. Jeff Cavalier of Athlean-X has one cheat meal a year, which is a slice of cake. That's it. Different strokes for different folks.

@krisamagus1

Жыл бұрын

Jeff is a liar. You can eat anything, just do exercise and cardio. Don't overeat too many times.

Excellent video, Mate. I’m 42 had a 40 inch waste after years of training but eating shit! Now embarked on pretty much exactly what you’re doing, (other than my cheat meal is Saturday 😂) back in June, and feel great, lost 2 stone and body fat is going down every week. Everything you say in this is spot on. Every single word of it 👍🏻

@herrweiss2580

Жыл бұрын

40” waist*

@CoulterTravel

Жыл бұрын

@@herrweiss2580 yeah… whatever, it as also a waste of my health 😉😂

Thanks for the info

Very helpful information thanks