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Peach ice cream is the best!

Hang in there! You probably are building muscle, which weighs more. But the good news is your metabolism will work better. 😊

I really resonated with a lot of what you said. I, too, obsessed over what I was going to eat. My weight yo yo’d through out my life. Even when I was at a good weight I thought about food constantly. I’m on day 5 of taking an oral drug , SUBSEMA, under the tongue). I am trying to get in 100 grams of protein everyday. So far so good! Also, I’m on a very low dose.

Sensor dust from stopping down at @00:27.. oops.. the opening video was great- nice and colorful and sharp and detailed. I some how manage to mess up fireworks. Yours look great. The second half, I didn't get that feeling of high quality sharp colorful video. Maybe it was the sky being more of a problem.

This was an AWESOME video!! Thanks for bringing us along on your trip. I agree about Sony APS-C getting stupid good right now. I have been using the 16-55 / 70-350 combo on my A7RV and am LOVING the results. Since you have essentially the same camera in A7CR, you'd probably feel the same way. The video quality on the A7RV is actually the best in APS-C mode. The only caveat is that it's capped at 4K/30p. However, if you manually turn off crop mode on your camera, you can still shoot with APS-C lens and then crop another 0.2 further in post to get similar framing and nearly as good results. If I was in your situation, I'd choose one or the other 16-35 vs 24-70 - wouldn't make sense to keep both unless you are using them a ton.

Isn't it just maddening?! I can run around like a chicken without a head all week just grazing on fruit/vegetables/etc. and gain 3lbs. . . . then just eat fast food garbage and sit in my office every day for hours and end up losing 2lbs. I just try to be reasonable these days or I'll go insane(r).

Lookin' good, man! I agree with @randumbtech. Sometimes the weight loss lags. I do think you need to take breaks from the journey to let your body catch up. Not anything where you go crazy, but a week every 3-4 months is good for you. I recently went on a cruise and was trying to lose 10lbs before hand and I ended up procrastinating and trying to lose it in a month. For me, this was about 200 to 190. I actually made it, but I wore my body clean out and ended up getting Covid on the cruise. So yeah. Don't overdo things, especially when you're over 40. I ended up gaining about 5lbs on the cruise week and then the week after with Covid and not being able to exercise.

I'm guessing it's because you hit the gym so hard for the two weeks prior to vacation, your metabolism was sped up. It'll stay that way for a few days (possibly a week) but eventually will slow down again with inactivity. I'd say the only concern as an outside observer is that the meds didn't seem to curb your appetite. If it was effective, you wouldn't feel the urge to eat regardless of whether you are on vacation or not. Is it possible your body has built up a tolerance to it? Take what I say with a HUGE grain of salt - I'm not a doctor, and I don't even play one on YT. 😉🤣 Glad you had fun with the fam on vacation - can't wait to see some pics/video!

Why you put the stabilizier OFF at 18-55? The real results you get in Combination. 16-80 hat stabilizing + too. But the 18-55 weights the half, so its the most interessting stabilized video-objektiv + stabilizing of the camera. And its the only one where you can zoom while zooming and the focus stays.... Fuji stabilizer is not made for walking, its mostly to film out of your hand without tripod. If you need something to walk then you need a system which i just in your hand = physics. a tripod or gimbal. Because like you test it it, you connected to your walk, to your body. And its your body say walking, so you see walking.

Good job Adam. That's what I thought when my Doctor suggested I try Zepbound. I'm on compounding Zepbound only two days ago. Food noise is not there. My Doctor gave me hope...as you said. Hope is amazing.

Most dysfunctional impractical camera bag I have ever bought. And that after watching so many CZcamsr tout it as the best they ever had! Only for me to find out it's all lies. Even in your intro, the bag forces you to limit what you bring, which you still try to spin a positive note. Just don't. It's a bad design call it as it is.

Wishing you the best 😅

Enjoy the vacation!

Have fun in AL, thats my husband's home state!!

I am so glad I found your account. I appreciate how authentic you are!! I just finished one month on mj 2.5 and lost 10 pounds. I did my first 5.0 shot tonight and I work out a few times a week and of course have changed my eating habits a lot. I hope you make more videos!!

Thanks for sharing your feedback. I have the Urban Explorer (UE) 25L but also own the 30L and 35L Explorer V2 and the 35L Explorer V1 and they are all a little bit different with their strengths and weaknesses. In reality I don’t think the UE is really thought out for carrying extra cloths items like the others are but that’s just my opinion. Anyway, there are many bags, of which I even own more of because everyone want something different. Take care.

So is that the mark ii version? The mark ii of the 16-35 and 70-200 are worth every penny over the mark i versions! I would imagine that’s the case for this lens as well.

I knew you’d love the Sony! It does balance incredibly well for a “bigger” lens on the A7C body. If I’m going somewhere and am not 100% sure what focal lengths I’ll need, I grab this lens. It truly is the equivalent to a bag of primes.

I just found you by chance when I was checking my video lol. You are amazing. Understanding the food noise is crazy isn’t it? People who don’t suffer like us don’t get it. Love your video, will be watching for sure

Haha, I did the same thing - too tense, snapped the needle off the syringe - $90 in the bin!! Bro, I think you're trying too hard - stress & exercise raise cortisol levels - not good for weight loss! 2 weeks ago I blew my MCL in my knee (crashed my skateboard) no more 5 mile hikes with 30lb weighted vest or surfing/skating just limited upper body weight training - I lost more weight doing a lot less!! Perhaps your holiday will do something similar! :)

This happens more often than you’d think. 😭 The way I avoid it: I always make sure to ‘inspect the needle’ before a shot to see if it’s bent. It never is… but to inspect the needle, you gotta take cap off. 💡

I guess with my ZVE1, i don’t think this Sigma will fit me. As i’m a video shooter i better lean on 24-50mm Sony lens. Been thinking lately to get that lens and traded my PZ16-35mm f4. But i’m still holding my thought as the crop factor when you use Dynamic active stab. The ultra wide really helps me to get wider field of view when youa are walking and using Dynamic active. Plus this PZ lens is zooming internally. Really appreciate this feature.

The only thing that exists for me is the original trilogy . . . before GL updates them with the digital changes.

"already dark outside thanks to the daylight savings time" - you mean because DST ended and you are back on normal time lol

Hi Adam! Can the 25L or 30L fit a thick laptop in an EVA case? Mine is an ASUS TUF 15.6 gaming laptop at 3cm Thickness that I put in an EVA case for additional protection with 4.5cm thickness when the laptop is inside. Im just curious because most of my camera bags will fit my laptop but with the hardshell eva case then it wont fit anymore. Im a casual gamer and have mirrorless camera gears and a small drone when I travel. Laptop EVA case with Laptop inside Dimensions are: Length 28cm x Width 4.5cm x Height 49cm. Hope you can answer. Thank you!

your video looks a little bit dark. but i like the dilemma of yours. i myself don't have the answer. i had 20-70mm and traded them for PZ 16-35 f4. i love that lens. Yes a 2.8 is a good option, but it is just too heavy for my ZVE1 to carry around plus its price. Sony did come out a 16-25 and 24-50, both at f2.8. Could be a great combo for you. But not for me due to its price. i could get a GMII lens of 24-70mm for that price. Anyway, for longer focal length i just bought a Meike 85mm f1.8.

If you are planning to shoot hybrid, you should stick with Sony lenses. The stabilization in video just does not work nearly as well with 3rd party lenses. Here's a wild idea - since I'm assuming this will be used primarily on your A7CR, what about the APS-C 16-55? It's a PHENOMENAL lens on that camera. I use it all the time on my A7RV and get great results. The only thing I can't do is shoot cropped 4K/60p (have to crop in post to get rid of slight vignette). If you MUST have FF, then the only real choice is the 24-70 GMii. In spite of all the gear I have, it is still my most used lens out of all of them - it's just sooooo good. Steer clear of the 24-50 BTW - I tried it out and the distortion and vignette were the worst I've ever seen. And LR still does not have a profile correction, which speaks volumes to how challenging it is to correct...

I’m a Sony fanboy so I’d spring for the Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM ii.

I agree about the roll top. It just creates so much friction getting in and out of the top of the bag. They need to put a Fidlock on there instead of that giant G hook, and use magnets instead of Velcro (Velcro is loud and obnoxious and wears down over time). I’ve used the Boundary Supply Errant for 5+ years now and no other bag has done top access better. Magnetic clips that make it so easy to open and close the flap, and a zipper to for additional security if you need it. The handles could be a bit shorter. Also agree it needs a brighter interior. No dedicated pen loop/pocket. The big front pocket never made much sense to me either. But it’s one of the most comfortable backpacks I’ve ever tried and it looks great. If you can make it work for you, it’s worth it (especially at the Summer sale prices they just had).

I was so excited for this bag as it checked almost all the boxes for me, and immediately backed the Kickstarter. I really felt like this was the one. But then it arrived and I was so disappointed to find out that it was too narrow. In the 25L, I could not fit my iPad Pro 12.9 with Magic Keyboard in the rear sleeve. The front sleeve is a little better but I’m not comfortable putting my device on the side that’s going to be on the floor with all that weight on top of it.

Hang in there friend. Life is a journey with plenty of ups and downs. If every day was perfect, we wouldn't be appreciating life's highs. I retired a year ago, and one of the reasons was to take better care of myself. Like you, I had been struggling with weight and related health issues; e.g., bad back, high blood pressure, achy joints, poor mobility, etc. No amount of exercise seemed to work. After a few years of research, I decided to eliminate sugar, carbohydrates (rice, bread, pasta) and processed (junk) foods from my diet. In its place, I ate more meat, fish and plenty of vegetables. Within 18 months, I lost 17% of my weight, and that was with minimal exercise! All of the aches and pains disappeared, and I could run and play with my dogs again. It was a revelation. I now feel 30 years younger. Anyway, I thought I'd share with you my own journey to better health.

Thanks for the detailed review. I also felt too much of the bag capacity was wasted on the camera cube, sacrificing space up top for bulky things like jackets, snacks, accessories, etc. The point of these "daypack" style camera bags is to balance the space for more than camera gear. Otherwise, I would just take a regular camera backpack and use available space inside for smaller non-camera items. I think Tenba did a better job of balancing the space with its Fulton V2 series of bags.

It’s never-ending! Hope it keeps working for you.

For the constipation I started putting a teaspoon of Miralax in my coffee. But I am on the lowest 2.5 and only on it for 2 weeks. You are making great progress. Do not lose hope. Keep up the good work.

Guess you’ll end to buy camera gear

Couple of things . . . first, remember, you're not just "losing weight" . . . you're gaining muscle . . . which is heavier than fat, so you may not lose weight according to the scale but you're still making positive progress! Second, it isn't how much weight you're using in the gym . . . remember, you're trying to get into good shape, not win a powerlifting competition . . . so it's more beneficial to move 5 pounds 100 times than it is to move 100 pounds 5 times. Every little bit helps and is always better than doing absolutely nothing. And of course, you must allow your body to rest! And that includes mentally! So, take as many breaks as feels right. Keep up the good work!

Love what you shared my friend. This was a practical and real review. Thanks for sharing.

This is a beautiful image at the start (talking head), love the framing, look, backlight. So Good.

Nice discussion. I have been thinking about some similar stuff lately which had me move towards micro 4/3 cameras. Lenses are still really compact even if the bodies are getting bigger and they never skimp on features. Just a thought, cheers.

Glad you got the FX30! I sold my FX3 this week because I've been getting real about how I like to shoot. For video, I'm team APS-C - smaller, lighter, less expensive and with the right lenses, NO ONE can tell the difference. For stills, I def prefer FF, but again smaller, lighter options - Q2, A7Cii, etc. I considered G9ii as well, but like you quickly realized, it's a significant expense to now outfit it with all the lenses for that mount and it's not worth it. The GH7 does look sick tho!!

The LG 39" OLED WQHD 240hz.. with HDR400.. you won't get those refresh rates with 4k..although maybe in a couple years. My Dell u3815DW won't die.. my eyes are set on the Dell u4025QW - WUHD 5120x2160 120Hz.. varies in price from 1799 to 1999.

Your story is so inspirational. Today is my first day of zepbound. I pray I can do it. Stay humble and kind.

Yeah, full frame sony is pretty compact, and my pinky is hanging, it's frustrating. A friend lent me and I don't like it (at least without modifications)

Hey, you want to sell it?

Good to hear. Sounds like you’re on the road to recovery A 6700 looks good man. Stab is working well in the car

Good video, the honesty of what we ALL feel sometimes when we are in a rut. I get these feelings as well at times. Feeling stuck.. Like a hamster on a wheel.. People need to hear they are not alone and others have to fight their way through this as well. I found for me I had to write down a few goals on a whiteboard so I can see that there is something to strive towards and you can see small wins and that you are going somewhere instead of anywhere. God bless man, I pray you have a great day tomorrow! Gods mercies renew every morning!😊😊👍👍

I’m thinking of getting this pack and your review is super helpful, thank you. On storage, have you tried the small DSLR core unit? I think it would suit the side access better because its opening is only the size of the camera so less wasted space. If you only use one or two, that would free up more space in the back for clothes etc. That’s what I’m tempted to do but I only have a one camera one lens set up so I don’t need much space and prefer to have room for layers, food etc when hiking.

Your back hurts more after the adjustment because you’ve been realigned and now the muscles/ligaments/tendons have to adjust to being back where they belong. Keep stretching and drink more water.

This video did not suck. Thank you for sharing your feelings and your story. I am a mental health professional and felt the need to comment (I watch all of your videos, but rarely ever comment on youtube). It's ok to have bad days, weeks even, but you know yourself and if it goes beyond that, please discuss with your doctor. You have been very busy with all kinds of stuff and responsibilities, you are dealing with chronic back pain and have not been engaging in your usual self care. It is normal that your mood is affected. Hopefully you will get some relief with your back soon (I must admit, chiropractors freak me out and I have been warned not to go with my back problems). As for weight loss, it is completely normal to fluctuate sometimes, and learning more about this has been very helpful for me as a gain or stall would normally destroy my motivation. If you are feeling aimless with this journey, I would recommend reaching out to a registered dietician that works with weight loss medication. You are an inspiration and a real joy to watch every week, no matter what the scale says. I hope you feel better soon.

The side access really suck, even for my explorer v2, why it cannot be bigger?