How I Lost Weight

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Komentáře • 526

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45 Před 15 dny +352

    By the way, this clip is from 7 years ago, prior to my realization that I was mainly just eating the wrong foods! My extensive research led me to a Low-card / high-fat diet, which pretty much takes care of weight problems if one can stick to it at all. At the time of this chat, I was still eating oats and such. Can't believe it. No wonder I was struggling to lose weight, even with exercise.
    More importantly, ain't Slamfire a cute boy!!!!!! Thankfully, he's still ruling my life in July of 2024, allowing me to continue as his "servant." :-)

    • @Saintlawrence100
      @Saintlawrence100 Před 15 dny +5

      @@hickok45 kitties are awesome!!! 🤩

    • @robertstanton1668
      @robertstanton1668 Před 15 dny +27

      Yup, low carb high fat is the way to both maintain a healthy weight and good health in general. I'm 76 and have improved my health dramatically with this approach.

    • @FLGurl
      @FLGurl Před 15 dny +18

      Was wondering about the date of the video. I personally went Carnivore 6 months ago (comment date July 9, 2024) and am very happy that I did this. By the way ❤ =^.,.^= Slamfire!

    • @jayrowe6473
      @jayrowe6473 Před 15 dny +3

      I had a cat that looked almost exactly like that but with short hair, and he had a personality like a dog. Very playful and affectionate.

    • @zackdaniels6858
      @zackdaniels6858 Před 15 dny +4

      Well you look and sound Absolutely Great Sir!
      I always take your advice to Heart.
      GODBLESS.

  • @AW1Lucky
    @AW1Lucky Před 15 dny +37

    I gave up carbs and sugar. No bread in my house for six months. Even threw away my toaster. (It was old and grimy, no loss) Haven't had soda pop drinks in years. Lost 25 pounds in just under a year. Reluctantly quit coffee recently (sigh) and my blood pressure plummeted. Ah, the joys of growing old. Thank you Lord.

  • @donaldramey1896
    @donaldramey1896 Před 15 dny +81

    My wakeup was insulin resistance (prediabetes). Cut carbs, sugar and all highly processed foods. Alternate days for weights and cardio.Down 30 lbs and feel great.

    • @160dxer
      @160dxer Před 14 dny

      Get rid of carbs and refined sugar and you WILL lose weight.

  • @dirtyrotten2648
    @dirtyrotten2648 Před 15 dny +63

    I’ve been on a Ketogenic diet for 3 years. Lost 70 lbs in the first 6 months. Never going back. I’m 60.
    Thanks Hickok.

    • @georgemartin9478
      @georgemartin9478 Před 12 dny

      This guy gets it!!!

    • @johnbowhunter7676
      @johnbowhunter7676 Před 11 dny +3

      Yep… keto and intermittent fasting. Not only what you eat, but when you eat makes all the difference. Started in January, lost 55lbs so far. I’d stay away from oatmeal and Tostitos for sure!

    • @dgunearthed7859
      @dgunearthed7859 Před 10 dny +1

      ​@johnbowhunter7676 tostitos? NOT the tostitos. Lol No, they're probably made using the dreaded "vegetable" oils aka seed oils.

    • @bullpups
      @bullpups Před dnem

      Keto is for people that have no idea about balanced nutrition

  • @joecephus4151
    @joecephus4151 Před 15 dny +26

    I am past 6.5 years' eating LCHF, and at my high school weight (170s, down from 230s) for about 6 years. I also have not ate sugar for over 4 years, including zero fruits or berries. I also do intermittent fasting 19:5, with eating window 7PM to midnight. Lord willing, I'll turn 72 in a couple of months, and feel better than I did at 50. Congrats on your LCHF journey, and please keep on keeping on.

    • @gilream
      @gilream Před 14 dny +3

      Im 71. Same results.

    • @bullpups
      @bullpups Před dnem +1

      Zero fruits and berries is insane. As if fruits are bad for you 😂🤡

    • @joecephus4151
      @joecephus4151 Před 21 hodinou +1

      @@bullpups today's fruits are not same as our elders ate; they are now available year round, instead of seasonal. Also, they are much larger and sweeter now. Main problem for me is, being a "sugar addict", the fruits, even berries tended to lead me back to the real garbage, i.e. "Little Debbies", Twinkies, Oreos, etcetera. Kinda like an alcoholic trying to drink "just beer", I found I can not eat "just fruit". Maybe not true for everyone, but true for me. Thanks

  • @Buck_Jones1909
    @Buck_Jones1909 Před 15 dny +15

    I too follow the low card high fat diet also and got my weight down! Happy to hear your cat is still kicking around! Here’s a way of describing the difference between a cat & a dog. A dog looks at a human & says, “he shelters me, feeds me & loves me he must be God”. The cat says, “he feeds me, shelters me & loves me, I must be God! Love the both, but Goldens have a special place in my heart! Take care!

  • @BruceEmm-n9j
    @BruceEmm-n9j Před 15 dny +71

    You can't do enough exercise to make up for a bad diet. I got type 2 diabetes and learned how to eat properly. Now I'm 6 months medication free and feel great!

    • @strokin3s
      @strokin3s Před 11 dny +1

      What diet are you eating, carnivore diet?

    • @dgunearthed7859
      @dgunearthed7859 Před 10 dny +1

      Congrats.

    • @johncooper7636
      @johncooper7636 Před 9 dny +1

      @@strokin3s T2D is caused by high omega-6 in the body, you get your levels low enough and you can metabolize carbs again. The hard part is cutting it out, since it's everywhere.

  • @Saintlawrence100
    @Saintlawrence100 Před 16 dny +35

    My cousin is in her sixties and is in fabulous shape…she said her “secret” is 80% diet and 20% exercise.

    • @Saintlawrence100
      @Saintlawrence100 Před 14 dny

      @@Henry-zm9qg 👏🏻🤣

    • @optobob
      @optobob Před 13 dny +2

      80/20 is also what I have read.

    • @gman77gas
      @gman77gas Před 13 dny +5

      5% exersize, 95% feeding the pie hole...

  • @LiorBarOnIPSC
    @LiorBarOnIPSC Před 15 dny +20

    Cats and Guns Community is the best page on FB. Now your channel is even better!

  • @MiEdHu1962
    @MiEdHu1962 Před 16 dny +31

    Good rule of thumb. Eat till you are satisfied, not till you are full.

    • @Turbo44mag
      @Turbo44mag Před 16 dny +4

      Heck no. I'd have to hit the mega millions jackpot to afford that much food.

    • @ogcowboy5743
      @ogcowboy5743 Před 15 dny +6

      What if I'm not satisfied until I am full?

    • @grassroot1100
      @grassroot1100 Před 15 dny

      Well the real good advice is eat slowly and quit before,,, you are satisfied. That stomach is flexible, stretches out or back down.

    • @lylesmith5079
      @lylesmith5079 Před 15 dny

      Soldiers in Sparta did this to stay in shape.

  • @Thomas-fr8nx
    @Thomas-fr8nx Před 16 dny +35

    Same experience here. Losing weight is tough

    • @RL-fp3ny
      @RL-fp3ny Před 13 dny +1

      It is not tough. The correct mindset and Zero Card by just eating fatty red meat, salt, and water. It’s easy I know what I’m going to eat everyday. 1.5 hrs and I’m done with meal and dishes. Lost 150 lbs and off all my heart meds after 4 strokes. Cardiologist will tell you different because they need you on meds and eventually on the operating table. The strokes is why I am doing this. The last stroke they wanted to put stints in me I sign a waver and left went home started eating fatty red meat and feel 20 years younger.

    • @RedLegPiper
      @RedLegPiper Před 12 dny +1

      Losing weight is easy. Keeping it off is the hard part

    • @adelarsen9776
      @adelarsen9776 Před 12 dny +1

      Carnivore diet. Eat until you're stuffed. Eat the food of your distant ancestors.

  • @stuartmarkman769
    @stuartmarkman769 Před 16 dny +181

    I lost a little weight by carrying a smaller gun.

  • @klaustrumputin-trudeau4142

    My cat actually shows me his gratitude every day.

  • @bosscastle1
    @bosscastle1 Před 15 dny +8

    Hi from Western Australia :) Slamfire reminds me of my old cat Soft, looks almost identical. Cats make beautiful little companions, glad to see you are a cat person!

  • @0x80O0oOverfl0w
    @0x80O0oOverfl0w Před 15 dny +1

    Thanks for making this video. I'm in my mid 40's now and have picked up a number of pounds since I retired. I think it's great that you're talking about this, a lot of people on social media don't talk about everyday average person topics. Hats off to you!

  • @thoreau5914
    @thoreau5914 Před 12 dny +6

    How much you eat is not the problem. It is WHAT you eat that matters. Your body will self regulate if fed the right food. At a minimum, go low or no carb and no sugars. You will see a dramatic improvement. If you really want to lose weight and be healthy, go on a carnivore diet. Life changing.

    • @bullpups
      @bullpups Před dnem

      Terrible advice. Carnivore diet is for ignorant individuals that know nothing about nutrition

  • @davidrollins4272
    @davidrollins4272 Před 15 dny +90

    A dog considers you to be his family. A cat considers you to be his staff.

    • @TheFowlerAirgunChannel
      @TheFowlerAirgunChannel Před 15 dny +7

      Cats suck

    • @user-lv7zf6cu4d
      @user-lv7zf6cu4d Před 15 dny +10

      The difference between a dog and a cat is a dog is your pet and you are a cat's pet

    • @1953LemonSqueezy
      @1953LemonSqueezy Před 14 dny

      @@TheFowlerAirgunChannel Funny that. Cats think that @TheFowlerAirgunChannel sucks too.

    • @hotwheel6663
      @hotwheel6663 Před 13 dny +7

      Cats are cool though.

    • @hotwheel6663
      @hotwheel6663 Před 13 dny +8

      @@TheFowlerAirgunChannel
      They think you suck too 😂

  • @Howdy76
    @Howdy76 Před 16 dny +12

    Thanks for the pep talk. I am 74, old farm boy. It's hard to lose weight and i had a total hip replacement. guess i will try harder,

    • @TheOfficialCaseMade
      @TheOfficialCaseMade Před 15 dny +1

      It's not hard if you set your mind to it.
      Cut out as many carbs (bread, grain, rice, starch) as you can, drop anything with sugar, and don't drink anything but water, unsweet tea or coffee.
      Good food is good, but it ain't worth dying for.

    • @wadehampton1737
      @wadehampton1737 Před 15 dny +2

      @@TheOfficialCaseMade Don't tell him it's not hard, because for most people, it is.

  • @redtobertshateshandles
    @redtobertshateshandles Před 16 dny +6

    I was a skinny little kid.
    I ate at home and lived at the top of a steep hill.
    Now I'm old and fat.
    I eat takeaway food and drive everywhere.
    My wife eats small meals. She's not grossly overweight.

    • @Buck_Jones1909
      @Buck_Jones1909 Před 15 dny +1

      It’s never too late to cut out highly processed foods. I’m 76 and just lost 30 lbs by sticking to low carb no processed food diet. I also stay away from fast food & bread! List😅to your doctor not me! Take care!!

  • @MooseGuy1
    @MooseGuy1 Před 14 dny +3

    I've lost over 100 pounds when I stopped being an OTR truck driver. For me, it's calories in, calories out. Burn more than you eat, you lose weight. Burn less, you gain weight. Good job, 45!

  • @danjams
    @danjams Před 15 dny +12

    Greg, investigate the "Carnivore" lifestyle. It's not really a diet, but a true lifestyle change. I'm 75 and was not extremely overweight but have type 2 diabetes. I researched the Carnivore and Keto, and I ended up on a modified Carnivore which includes some Keto aspects. The key to success obtained from Carnivore/Keto is removing sugar and Carbs. As I'm sure you know,"diets" never really are the complete answer. Carnivore isn't for everyone but it has changed my life for the better. Always enjoy your content, my friend. By the way, how many hours a week do you spend cleaning firearms?

    • @edadan
      @edadan Před 13 dny +2

      Yep! I’ve lost 40 pounds in the last five months on the carnivore “diet”. I feel much better and plan to keep eating this way for the rest of my life. The only down side is that all my clothes are too big for me now!

    • @bullpups
      @bullpups Před dnem

      Carnivore diet isn't for anyone. It's dangerous and unhealthy long term but have fun eating that crap

  • @jayztoob
    @jayztoob Před 15 dny +9

    I lost weight so that I could carry a BIGGER gun.

  • @carnivorecave
    @carnivorecave Před 8 dny +6

    I went on the Carnivore Diet 1 year ago and lost 80# and regained my health in so many ways...Good for you to realize the problem and solve it...

    • @bullpups
      @bullpups Před dnem

      Lost 80 pounds and raised your cholesterol through the roof

    • @NCWoodlandRoamer
      @NCWoodlandRoamer Před 17 hodinami

      @@bullpupswrong

  • @kevinintheusa8984
    @kevinintheusa8984 Před 15 dny +2

    There was a large multi-center peer-reviewed study over 20 years that showed that diet controls your weight and exercise has negligible impact on it. I had a bad back and started Atkins and lost over 60 pounds in just over 6 months. I feel great now and I will never go back. I too was a dog person for over 30 years and then our daughter started working at a vet clinic and when our last dog passed, she brought us a pair of sibling Norwegian Forest Cats and now we are dedicated cat persons. Unfortunately, our male died last year at 14 years old but his sister is still going strong and we have added several other rescues to our home to keep her company.

  • @MrTonyharrell
    @MrTonyharrell Před 15 dny +11

    Same here. I’m totally the cat dad now. They’re like tiny tigers if you observe them closely.👍

    • @derek10w
      @derek10w Před 6 dny

      Luck of the draw honestly 😂 we have two cats, they're brother & sister. He is the biggest push over, she earned the nickname "rough rider" for good reason. Watching her stalk the birds out back is fascinating

  • @drizzt8965
    @drizzt8965 Před 13 dny +4

    "I can here people unsubscribing right now" Love this Man!

  • @zachredner8
    @zachredner8 Před 15 dny +5

    When I was in my mid to late 40's, I needed to lose about 70 pounds. I went on a "traditional low-calorie diet" and in 6 months' time, I lost a whopping 10 pounds, and my cholesterol and triglycerides were still way out of control.
    I went on the Atkins Diet (i.e., Low Carb & High Fat) and in 3 months-time without much exercise, I lost over 60 pounds, and lowered my total cholesterol from 309 down to 180, and my Triglycerides from over 400 down to 150. That was when I was in my 40's and I still had an active and working metabolism.
    Now I'm in my late 60's (pushing up on 70) and I went back on the Atkin's Diet, but this time I only lost 10 pounds in 3 months. "Reason?" Because my metabolism has slowed down a lot. As we get older, that happens. However, exercising helps to build the metabolism up, so at my age, if I want the same dramatic results that I had when I was in my 40's, I have to exercise along with eating the RIGHT foods.
    Strictly Limiting Carbohydrates (i.e., bread, pasta, sugar, etc.) is the absolute BEST WAY to not only lose excess weight, but to get your body to function properly and lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose (sugar) levels.

    • @bullpups
      @bullpups Před dnem

      Another keto devotee losing weight while ruining your body with excessive meat

  • @rapideddie1399
    @rapideddie1399 Před 13 dny

    Thanks for sharing your story, Mr. H45. I agree 100% I think most people are unaware of how much they need to trim their intake to lose weight. I've been up and down my entire adult life and for the past 8 months have reduced carb intake significantly. The fat has come off slowly but steadily and I am now at a weight I am comfortable with.

  • @PalKrammer
    @PalKrammer Před 13 dny +2

    My favorite clip, seeing Slamfire. I have loved cats all my life.
    The best advice I got was regarding portions: "Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince, and dinner like a peasant." It makes sense - spend most of the day burning food and not have your resting body at night burdened with a heavy meal turning to fat.
    Also, I think weighing every day mostly records water retention differences & stomach contents differences: too little signal, too much noise. Once a week I think is more indicative of progress.
    But yes - the US has too many complex carbs, sugar, fat, and salt in so many foods. Unfortunately, cheap food is bad food and good food is expensive.

    • @bullpups
      @bullpups Před dnem

      You're the only person in the comments with a rational assessment of weight management. The rest of these clowns are all about that keto crap

  • @exiledintheus7251
    @exiledintheus7251 Před 16 dny +15

    Losing weight is really hard

    • @TheGravygun
      @TheGravygun Před 15 dny

      Quitting smoking is hard too. But then you gain weight because you're eating you can't win

    • @surfrat8884
      @surfrat8884 Před 15 dny +1

      the older you get the harder it becomes

    • @emmittmatthews8636
      @emmittmatthews8636 Před 14 dny

      It's easy to lose a little. It's hard to make a big change to your life and stick with it. That's the problem. You didn't gain it all fast and you won't lose it fast either, but committing to a more active lifestyle and reduced (but sustainable!!!) calorie intake is what's difficult.

  • @mariofilippi3539
    @mariofilippi3539 Před 15 dny

    You're exactly right about losing/maintaining weight. I too know from experience - I used to weigh 217 pounds and went down to 129 with a self-imposed strict diet (plus a few cigars). My best friend was a bathroom scale to monitor my progress. That was 50 years ago. Still weigh myself daily but now exercise a lot more and have a normal diet. Thanks for the video, your approach to weight control is 100% on.

  • @tpack670
    @tpack670 Před 13 dny

    It`s a daily struggle for many. Keep up the good work.

  • @nemoegosum8350
    @nemoegosum8350 Před 15 dny +8

    Love the Tennessee Lap Tiger!

  • @scottc543
    @scottc543 Před 10 dny +1

    I'm 68 years old and weighed 238 last August - more than I'd ever weighed. I started walking and eventually got up 2.5 miles every morning before eating anything. In January I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Had to take insulin for a month or two. I cut out all carbs for a while, and continued the walking, and my weight started dropping. Soon I was able to stop the insulin, and then the Metformin too. I am down to 194, and my cardiologist has taken me off blood pressure and cholesterol meds. Now I eat some carbs (small amounts but always with protein and lots of veggies). Zero processed sugar. And I drink nothing but water. Occasionally a glass of milk with breakfast.
    Docs always say it's all about diet and exercise. Well, I'm here to tell you that's 100% true. And you can do it too.

  • @RobnPhx1
    @RobnPhx1 Před 15 dny +1

    Great advice! I've found that at age 70 I need so much less food than I thought I did. Consequently, I weigh far less than I did 20 to 30 years ago!

  • @TheFiremanJoe
    @TheFiremanJoe Před 12 dny +5

    BBBE is the way to go!
    Beef
    Bacon
    Butter
    Eggs
    Virtually no carbs, no alcohol, no soda pop, no sugar.
    Water, black coffee and sun tea.

    • @isaackvasager9957
      @isaackvasager9957 Před 8 dny +1

      lol, no. The healthiest, longest living people eat virtually none of those things. (mediterranean diet)

    • @TheFiremanJoe
      @TheFiremanJoe Před 8 dny

      @@isaackvasager9957 that’s cool…

    • @mickeytollison
      @mickeytollison Před 4 dny +1

      @@isaackvasager9957Uh, no. Re-educate yourself.

    • @isaackvasager9957
      @isaackvasager9957 Před 4 dny

      @mickeytollison are you claiming the the Mediterranean diet isn't one of the most well studied and healthiest diets out there? Lol. You may wany to do some research bud.

    • @TheFiremanJoe
      @TheFiremanJoe Před 4 dny

      @@isaackvasager9957 the Mediterranean diet works great for Mediterranean peoples. However the #Carnivore diet has treated me very well. It is the proper human diet.

  • @grayintheuk8021
    @grayintheuk8021 Před 14 dny

    Beautiful cat. I love both dogs and cats - both are very special.
    I love what we have at the time we have it.
    Great video and thanks Mr H.

  • @lostronin380
    @lostronin380 Před 16 dny +6

    You look in good shape Mr Hickok. I've never once seen a video of yours and thought you were too heavy. Too tall maybe. 😁😏

  • @WriteOrSong
    @WriteOrSong Před 13 dny +1

    I lost 60lbs 14 years ago and, like you say, had to cut back on my food intake. If you want to lose you have to commit to that. What also helped is cutting out desserts and sweets. I gained 20lbs back so it’s a continual process and effort.

  • @EricFullwood
    @EricFullwood Před 9 dny

    Thank you for this, Hick.

  • @ChuckisOutside
    @ChuckisOutside Před 13 dny

    You are spot on about weighing yourself daily. I compare it to using a continuous glucose monitor. It keeps you aware of what is working and what is not working. Also, cats are great for people who like them and I really like them.

  • @shawmutt
    @shawmutt Před 10 dny +1

    Same, I started counting calories and learn what a serving size actually is. I stopped raiding my kids' snack bin. I gave up alcohol as well. I don't do anything extreme regarding carbs and fat, just focusing on getting a bit higher protein.

  • @baltepeter
    @baltepeter Před 15 dny

    This is such a crazy timed video… we found a stray kitten a few weeks back, she wondered off into the forest in northern MN and we can’t find her now… good vibes here maybe she will show back up!

    • @OnTheRiver66
      @OnTheRiver66 Před 15 dny

      I had a cat some years ago that never wanted to go outside (my other 2 cats always tried to escape) but one day she ran outside. We searched and called for her for hours. She was hardly larger than a shoe box so we couldn’t see how she could survive. One day, 28 days after she left, I went out the front door and she was walking to our porch. She had lost weight and was hungry, but someone either fed her or she found pet food outside. I thought she had died. My next door neighbor’s cat disappeared and she found that it had adopted another family not far from us. You never know.

  • @TexomaPrepper
    @TexomaPrepper Před 16 dny +7

    Try Keto/Carnivore for a couple weeks, you won’t be disappointed with the results.

  • @Tom-ej8bb
    @Tom-ej8bb Před 3 dny

    People need to listen to You!! I am 68 and have had a very physical job until I retired at age 59 and have always fought my weight. I was alway 25 lbs more than my ideal weight and I used to say that 80 percent of weight loss can be obtained by your food intake REDUCTION. A few years ago we we started watching and not eliminating carbs/bread and sugars. I IMMEDIATELY lost 25 pounds. I now say u can lose 100 percent of your weight by stop eating so much and especially terrible processed foods!!!! TY this video should be spread to everyone u love!! TYVM!!!

  • @touchofdumb
    @touchofdumb Před 15 dny

    I’ve always had trouble with my weight and cats.
    Helpful, thank you 👍

  • @hobo1452
    @hobo1452 Před 15 dny +2

    Slamfire is definitely a cutie! Congrats on the weight loss! After a couple of years of retirement, I went on a self imposed diet several years ago, limiting my self to 1200 calories per day and went from 256 to 160 lbs. That took about one year. I also started walking one mile every day to help maintain mobility. Maintaining that weight has turned out to be almost as difficult as losing it. Statistically, a man in his 70's should be able to eat 2200 to 2300 calories per day to maintain weight. Realistically, at least in my case, my intake is 1400 to 1600 per day. When people ask me how I did it, I jokingly tell them that losing weight is basically just teaching your hand not to have food in it every time it gets near your mouth. The reality is not far from that. I pretty much gave up fast food, and snacking all day. One truth that the experts have always pushed is that losing weight and keeping it off requires a permanent change in eating habits. That's 100% true. To all those reading this and wanting to lose weight, take heart. You can do it, but only if you truly want it and are willing to make a permanent change in your eating habits. The reward is worth the struggle. I feel better now than I did when I retired 12 years ago. I also feel a great deal of pride for my accomplishment when I see men who look the way I used to look.

    • @Resistculturaldecline
      @Resistculturaldecline Před 7 dny

      I'm 47 yrs old, and it takes a digitally scaled or pre-packaged meals such as Hello Fresh or FACTOR, 1400-1700 calories of premium choice zero sugar/preservative food a day to get me under 210 lbs. That is 10 miles a week of ful inclined treadmill and 4 days week resistance training.
      I never guesses it would be this difficult. 25 yrs ago I weighed 170 lbs on 5k calories a day and no weight training. What a difference the decades are making.

    • @hobo1452
      @hobo1452 Před 7 dny +1

      @@Resistculturaldecline Congratulations on your weight loss. I'm the same way. I ate whatever I wanted and as much as I wanted for decades and stayed in the mid 150's without even thinking about it. Then old age crept up and spoiled the banquet! I miss being able to eat like that, but not enough to go back to it. Because the weight gain was so slow, I didn't realize just how miserable those extra pounds made me feel until I lost them.

  • @threewheeler624
    @threewheeler624 Před 14 dny +2

    Thank you for a good video. Most Americans don't go hungry. Embrace the hunger pains, your body is looking for energy, no food then the body metabolizes fat. Its a cycle. Have a great week.

    • @user-lv4kt6oq5u
      @user-lv4kt6oq5u Před 11 dny

      Being hungry is not good. If you are hungry it triggers your body to store fat.

  • @harryhellmold2512
    @harryhellmold2512 Před 16 dny +5

    My cats pack shooting irons.

  • @jamesmoore9511
    @jamesmoore9511 Před 16 dny +1

    Same height as you, went from 250 down to 203 in 6 month on keto. My target was 212-217. My big surprise was how fast I lost it and the fact that I was eating much more the when I was 250 - just cut out the carbs and crash you weight will plummet.

  • @northerncold6303
    @northerncold6303 Před 15 dny +1

    I'm an old man who was per-diabetic. I'm not large framed. I put myself on Keto diet, protein, fat very low carbs and cut out the sugar. I lost about 10 lbs(again small frame) and my A1C is now 5.5 and all my blood numbers are in the normal zones. CUT OUT THE CARBS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE THEY JUST TURN TO SUGAR AND FAT!

  • @pj61114
    @pj61114 Před 15 dny +1

    Thank You! ❤

  • @cipher2
    @cipher2 Před 7 dny +1

    Cleaning up nutrition is the single greatest way to reduce excessive unhealthy body weight.

  • @kentuckygreg4725
    @kentuckygreg4725 Před 4 dny

    I agree with you 100%. Exercise is great and needed, but controlling ones food intake is the answer to weigh loss. Keto and an all meat diet are the best.

  • @jsflagstad
    @jsflagstad Před 18 hodinami

    Eating clean helps too. I spent 2 weeks in Ireland and ate pretty well, but they have little to no "junk" in their food and I dropped 10 lbs over there in 2 weeks!

  • @gmcenroe
    @gmcenroe Před 3 dny

    Nice cat, I was mostly a dog person until my German Shepherd (shown in my avatar) died from cancer at 10 years of age. Since then I became a cat person because we also had 2 cats, now down to 1 a Nebelung who is very loyal and affectionate once she learns you are her best friend. As for weight I am 6'2" and during COVID wasn't going out and exercising much at was up to 237. A friend suggested keto diet and I did some research and decided to try it. Combining that with light exercise since I am retired, I got my weight down to 205 where it has been for some time. I feel much better and focus on eating good foods, little to no sugar and can eat plenty of meat with no problem. I will keep it up the rest of my life. I feel sorry for those people who think that some pill will cause them to lose weight while they don't change their diet. It is easy once you start on the right path.

  • @BHRxRACER
    @BHRxRACER Před 15 dny +1

    Reducing your calories will not only lose you weight, but it'll slow down your aging and prevent diseases. I feel like people need to learn this as early in their lives as possible as food addiction is as real as drug addiction.

  • @Talon6551
    @Talon6551 Před 15 dny

    At 61, I've had that struggle. I have found that reducing carbs has helped dramatically. When I plateaued in my weight, I started doing weight training. In the 6 months since, I have gained about 4 pounds, but it is in muscle, not fat. The diet part is hard, especially as we age. Still trying to dial that in.

  • @scottmacdowall527
    @scottmacdowall527 Před 15 dny +1

    just like any other addiction you have to hit rock bottom then you can start losing weight, small portions and intermittent fasting is the key. The body will reset. (Weigh yourself everyday and record it)

  • @ivorybow
    @ivorybow Před 6 dny +1

    I can’t recommend going carnivore enough. I had brain surgery a year and a half ago and I was very sick and I lost my ability to enjoy food. But I could enjoy meat and milk so I cut out all carbs and sugar and lo and behold, I melted. No effort whatsoever and all the food I could be hungry for I lost 90 pounds. All I did was switched to meat, eggs, and dairy. I am never hungry and I feel great. there are some excellent doctors on CZcams who can help you make the transition successful. I will never go back. Bacon and eggs for breakfast and steak for dinner.

  • @MikePluto
    @MikePluto Před 12 dny +1

    Calories in, calories out.

  • @sammyday3341
    @sammyday3341 Před 8 dny +1

    You’re a great guy!

  • @dkstudioart
    @dkstudioart Před 15 dny

    Besides cutting down the calories/carbs what really made the difference for me is resistance training, which I've come to believe is critical for good health in general.

  • @CitizenCarrier
    @CitizenCarrier Před 14 dny +1

    There may be a little difference for some people. But really, it’s simple math. Burn more calories than you take in. I went from my leak weight of 230 to the 190 I am now by simply increasing exercise and activity and decreasing caloric intake. I didn’t get too much into the weeds of watching carbohydrates and fats and all the things that are supposed to be bad for us. I just cut down on the processed foods and started eating more beef. Increased my protein and I love fresh fruits. I cut down on the sugar drinks and drink more water and that was it. Diabetes completely reversed. I was able to get off of all of my blood pressure medication‘s. And at 60 years old, I feel better now than I did then when I was in my mid-30s.

  • @stephaniecaldwell7118
    @stephaniecaldwell7118 Před 15 dny +2

    I never used to care much about cats either but you are right about them - they’re definitely different from dogs- but not in a bad way

  • @markwhatley9955
    @markwhatley9955 Před 15 dny +1

    Keto and intermittent fasting. I lost 60 pounds last year. Lost 4 inches in the waist and dropped 2 shirt sizes. Exercise is fine, but highly overrated. Intermittent fasting is the key. I don’t eat breakfast and seldom eat lunch. I don’t get hungry and have plenty of energy. It’s totally changed my life.

    • @ProCoach2373
      @ProCoach2373 Před 13 dny

      I couldn't disagree more. Your body was made to move. Challenging your muscles and bones is crucial, especially with age. And.... it reduces anxiety and stress.

  • @hoghead-on5ux
    @hoghead-on5ux Před 15 dny +1

    Now I know you are a good guy! I’ve seen the hardest heart mountain boys won over by a good cat. They make the best and only kind of therapist I want. Same wavelength on food. Down from 2 Whoopers for lunch to a Whopper Jr😂

  • @TheWolfsnack
    @TheWolfsnack Před 15 dny +1

    Gee Hickok.....we are similar size...IK am 6' 6" and 230 lbs....but three months back I was frustrated and at 285+ lbs....I decided that I needed to make changes...I began the carnivore diet and dropped those lbs in about three months....30 - 30lbs to go....one thing about carnivore is that you only need eat when hungry and that may only be once per day.

  • @simonbroddle754
    @simonbroddle754 Před 11 dny

    I have a large breakfast, bacon & eggs. Nothing during the day then a large evening meal. I'm around 5'10" and weigh 166lbs. Fit & mentally really fit & well. Never feel hungry either. Eating meat, eggs & some dairy make a huge difference.
    The secret is your No2. Your No2 is part waste, for many, mostly excess. I only eat food my body can use readily so almost no sugars & no carbs. I only do a No2 once, perhaps twice a week.
    I feel amazing, mental clarity is amazing as well at 64. I'd start by only eating single item foods, remove all processed foods from your diet.
    Just my opinion of course. 👍

  • @CooperKoepp
    @CooperKoepp Před 10 dny +1

    It's all about your blood insulin level. Insulin control controls energy utilization within the body. Fat cells will not release stored energy when insulin is elevated. They will only take on glucose and fat out of the bloodstream when insulin is elevated. How does insulin get elevated? By eating sugar and carbohydrates. What does that leave you with to eat? Pure carnivore, all meat eggs and a little cheese occasionally. The only metrics that should ever matter are…
    How do I feel?
    How do I look?
    How do I perform?
    I can tell you're trying and I appreciate your content quite a lot... OK now I'm seeing your pin comment lol

  • @rkhale02
    @rkhale02 Před 11 dny

    i think for me the hardest part is that sometimes the only good part about my day is the food, so it's a mental battle i think. Which i know there is mood shifts if you eat better but not nearly enough as i've done dieting and been on the weight loss regiment before and just not enough, but hopefully one day

  • @cz1always608
    @cz1always608 Před 15 dny

    Losing weight like you said is not about exercising.. it’s about what you put in your mouth. Was 240 dropped 70lbs started working out with a personal trainer . Put on 12 pounds to stay. I’m 180 to 185 years later..

  • @Sleeperdude
    @Sleeperdude Před 15 dny

    Very true

  • @JCP1152P
    @JCP1152P Před 21 hodinou

    I'm 6'5" tall and last winter got up to 230. Now after only eating breakfast and lunch and no more the rest of the day i'm now down to 208 to 210lbs.
    It works.

  • @woodtool2882
    @woodtool2882 Před 15 dny +1

    Lots of people just accept that when you get older you put on extra weight. I'll be 73 in September. I'm a cancer survivor. I 6'5". At one point during Chemo I was down to 173 pounds. After Chemo, my appetite started coming back. I put weight back on, but too much. I went up to 238 pounds. I'm now eating less and exercising. I'm at 208 pounds now and I want to lose more. I'm not going to accept that getting older means you have a belly.

  • @Starman2440
    @Starman2440 Před 15 dny +2

    Cut out the carbs.....try a diet rich in protein with lots of veggies. Sadly whatever you generally like and tastes best to you is probably what you shouldn't be eating. With a low carb diet & moderate exercise I dropped 16 lbs in 2 months---from 180 to 164--I am just under 6' tall and 74 years old.

  • @sjb3460
    @sjb3460 Před 11 dny

    I am type II. At one time I weighed 176 on a 5'7" frame. To lose weight I started eating lots of nuts. Cashew, peanuts, pecans, sunflower seeds. I started eating a lot more meat: bacon, roast beef, pork chops, etc and cheese. I stopped eating icecream and most bread. in 6 months I lost 23 pounds. You don'[t have to starve or become a marathon runner (I was before I got TypeII). You know what is healthy and what is not. I still eat ice cream, Cherry Garcia and Hagan Daz, it's ok to pig out and enjoy life, you can't do it every day or every week but some ice cream 1X or 2X a month is OK.
    My A1C is 5.7- 5.9.

  • @picard2069
    @picard2069 Před 12 dny

    You are correct, sir. Have to cut calorie intake.

  • @ThePriceIsRising
    @ThePriceIsRising Před 10 dny

    Been doing keto or carnivore for seventeen years. Originally lost 70lbs and kept it off. Use to be on three meds.. I haven’t been any medication for sixteen years. 55 years old.

  • @royturner6463
    @royturner6463 Před 14 dny

    Nice M1!

  • @jonathanbyrd3787
    @jonathanbyrd3787 Před 14 dny +3

    90% meat, eggs, animal products 10% veg and fruit works extremely well for me

    • @WMBCS
      @WMBCS Před 9 dny

      Go to cardiologist circle back

    • @jonathanbyrd3787
      @jonathanbyrd3787 Před 9 dny

      Got a zero on my calcium score. Keep following the food pyramid

    • @WMBCS
      @WMBCS Před 4 dny

      @@jonathanbyrd3787 notice you don’t talk about your lipid panel or discuss the fact that the more saturated fat you eat the more likely you are going to have heart issues. And people who smear less red meat live longer

  • @Keith80027
    @Keith80027 Před 8 dny

    I am now fasting 18 hours a day and eating carnivore diet and seeing a weight loss and reducing my glucose levels too. You are right, get rid of carbs and sugars.

  • @douglasphillips24
    @douglasphillips24 Před 8 dny

    When I was 30 I could eat much as I wanted but now at 54 I absolutely must hike several times a week and fast often as possible to loose significant weight. Lost 45 lbs in last 18 months but must stay vigilant and stay away from sugar, bread, and sodas 💯.

  • @Freedom-Fries
    @Freedom-Fries Před 7 dny

    Hickok has been speaking truths on this channel since day 1.

  • @stephenreese5921
    @stephenreese5921 Před 14 dny +1

    Look into the “Lion’s Diet”. Simple, fast, satisfying!

  • @Mike80528
    @Mike80528 Před 15 dny +1

    I found intermittent fasting really helped with weight loss. Starting off, a good Greek yogurt can really help. Your gut biome needs to change. It drives carb cravings, and when you start tor educe carbs the die-off of carb-hungry bacteria will trigger strong cravings. The yogurt helps to replace the bad gut bacteria with better bacteria and the protein is satiating. Once you learn to pay attention to your body and how it responds you can take control of your eating *desires* by taking control of your gut.

    • @williamimboden9899
      @williamimboden9899 Před 15 dny

      intermittent fasting is how I lost 100 lbs.(275 to 175) in a year, eat one healthy meal a day in a 4 hour period, off all meds. when your stomach is empty insulin burns fat, very simple. Look to Dr.s Lustig, Fung, Jamandes for guidance on U tube concerning metabolic disorder/disease

  • @B1RDSEYE
    @B1RDSEYE Před 9 dny

    Slamfire! 😄 what an excellent name for a cat!

  • @kennethcurtis1856
    @kennethcurtis1856 Před 15 dny +1

    I allow one day a week to eat anything I want. Helps keep the cravings away.

  • @James-ny6tn
    @James-ny6tn Před 11 dny

    Your a national treasure. Keep up the good work . Respect.

  • @MaverickFischer
    @MaverickFischer Před 15 dny +1

    My wife has told me to limit my food intake 1,345,893,683 times (give or take). Since I've been off for the summer from school I'm not nearly as active so I really need to get more. But I've also been trying to limit my food intake. It's really HARD because my stomach is like "FEED ME!" and I'm like NOO! YOU had two hotdogs and some fries! You're good for the night!
    😵‍💫

  • @TexanApollyon
    @TexanApollyon Před 15 dny

    Congrats on the health and discipline.

  • @bradbrown5659
    @bradbrown5659 Před 15 dny

    In the morning try an oatmeal smoothie . with Kiefer yogurt some flax seed a little milk a little frozen fruit . and have one egg fried or boiled and your coffee. lunch chicken or fish even if it's a good canned fish a salad with olive oil apple cider vinegar . and you have to eat something for supper . say simmer a piece of fish in a pan and have a salad and a few nuts for your carb . also no white bread no white rice . Bulgur is a whole wheat grain. find some of that and cook it up . limit your carbs and not too much fruit either .

  • @patrickhall3878
    @patrickhall3878 Před 16 dny +20

    I lost 140 lbs ten years ago, and I feel great.. divorce is wonderful.

    • @stuartmarkman769
      @stuartmarkman769 Před 16 dny +2

      My son recently went on the samr diet and he is happy now.

    • @woodybowen5362
      @woodybowen5362 Před 12 dny +1

      Most effective, long lasting weight reduction plan available. 🆒

    • @gregorymacneil2836
      @gregorymacneil2836 Před dnem

      It’s a method endorsed by lawyers!

  • @johnmorrison8942
    @johnmorrison8942 Před 2 dny

    Thanks!

  • @BeefT-Sq
    @BeefT-Sq Před dnem

    Eric Barker did a blog on this. He recommended eating bland foods to avoid the temptation to eat for taste alone.

  • @leoross9817
    @leoross9817 Před 15 dny

    very truthful description of losing weight calory reduction and a point of almost starvation.

  • @KnifeChatswithTobias
    @KnifeChatswithTobias Před 12 dny

    I'd subscribe to you a second time if I could because of the cat! My doctor has also told me, that I exercise enough but I need to eat less. And yep, you need to weigh yourself daily. Eventually your stomach will adjust to smaller food intake. In the mean time don't think of it as hunger pangs - think of them as a signal that you're succeeding in your weight loss goals!

  • @hp7093
    @hp7093 Před 12 dny

    I’m 55 6’3” 240. Work out like a mad man. Weight won’t go down. If I STOP eating. I will drop I don’t eat much as it is

  • @Mikex0123
    @Mikex0123 Před 15 dny

    I also think it's good to weigh yourself to keep track of what's going on. Low calorie food like no starch vegetables can help.

  • @michaeldavidson1146
    @michaeldavidson1146 Před 7 dny

    Right On ! Easy to lose weight if you eat right instead of eating wrong! Lots of info on utube about wholesome foods. Down with processed junk food!