Happy New Year to you Rick, I hope your 2025 journey is a good one. I loved this coffee chat, it was basic, real, honest and enlightening - you are great at these. Take care.

Happy New Year, Rick. I like the new format to your Night Tales - Storytelling channel, and am glad you are doing well 😁 All the best for losing weight again 😊

The best in 2025🤍 Do not diet just eat smaller portion and fight the sweet n the salted fat like crisp.

Rick I think one problem with diets youve had before is they’re pretty miserable having the same thing every day. That’s not to say you haven’t done well with them though, they’re just not really sustainable. I’m going to try to lose some weight myself once I’ve shaken off this flu. For me calorie counting works. It’s a nice challenge finding something filling with the least calories. I’ve found in the past Mango is really good for beating the sugar craving. It has little calories but satisfies the sweetness craving. Good luck with it Rick and all the best for 2025.

Happy New Rick. Personally I haven't watched broadcast TV for about 15 years now :) You can't get away from the terrible news but it does help :)

Nice to catch up with you Rick & Happy New Year. I’d be worried AI steals your original story and lost rights having uploaded it to the robots.

Happy New Year Rick! Good to hear from you!

Morning Rick and a happy new year to you. We’re in Kenya for the new year😊. After doing a 4 day safari we are now by the beach for a few days. Woke up this morning and it’s raining like it was in Northampton before we left🤣. Never mind, it’s given me a chance to catch up up with my little KZbin “ bubble”. Is that the Oracle Jet coffee machine? I was looking at one before Christmas. A rep made me an espresso in John Lewis, the taste was unbelievably better than anything my bean to cup produces. Unfortunately mine refuses to pack up (done over 1100 coffees so far🤣🤦‍♂️) and I’m unwilling (or Suze, my sensible wife is) to splash out quite a lot on a new one while this one keeps going. Glad to see you’re looking well and happy. Ps I’m glad there are no scales in the hotel room as it’s all inclusive here🤣🤦‍♂️. ❤

I know what you mean about trusting the news/ government. It’s horrendous what is going on. My son is 19 and very disillusioned with the world. Thanks to the government.

I'm doing the same to satisfy my ice cream cravings. But I'm putting peanut butter granola on it. Still better than an ice cream

Rick please, I have to insist, just do the one meal a day & have some carbs. And only have black coffee/tea or water throughout the day. Or have a beverage with milk when you eat. Honestly you’ll realise it’s much easier than eliminating or cutting carbs too much. Even have a cheat day with your McDonald’s if you struggle that much but do it as your 1 meal a day. Mid afternoon is the best time to eat . You can manage to go without in the mornings most people find. And just mentally fight off the cravings in the evenings to start knowing you have enough energy and how you won’t feel hungry in the morning when you wake up. It’s easier than you think, I’ve been doing it for nearly 3 years now and it’s amazing how it stabilises your blood sugar levels and insulin.

Have you tried the Harcombe diet for men?

Hi Rick , I'm very glad to have a glimpse into Rick's world, you bring me smiles 😃. Mc flurries are a major issue with me, those and milkshakes. I followed and did well on the carnivore with you, as you say it teaches you what's best for your body. I need to get more active and eat better, still 24stone so yes it's major with me. 53yr old

Well I have just discovered you Rick and this vlog, I can certainly relate to your feelings about the world today. I have subscribed and am looking forward to your future content. Happy New Year to you and all your subscribers. 🙂

Happy New Year Rick! I started out the year by watching The search for Shangri-La series. I do this at least once a year. There's just something so peaceful and relaxing about those videos. Yours was the first channel I started following all those years ago.Cheers!

Happy New Year, Rick. I share many of the same problems as yourself. Just gotta keep pushing forward👍 Atb for 2025

Happy New Year Rick 🎉 Glad to hear the down time has been beneficial and reignited a creative spark! Wishing you a peaceful and contented 2025 and look forward to seeing what new adventures and discoveries the year brings in Rick World 🌎😊

Happy new year Rick ,great to catch up.

🌺🐞...from a fellow 'bubble dweller' to another....Happy New Year! Nice to see you again. I think that there are so many of us who have decided to turn off the news, chill at home, and remain calm by finding creative ways to enjoy our lives. My favorite KZbinrs have all decided to step back, self reflect, and await changes. I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling so contented and I see that is exactly where I am too, as well as so many. Jan Arden, Canadian singer/songwriter had this to say about New Years and I think it is so bang on..... "I am not a New Years person. I don't make resolutions. I don't go to wild parties or wait up til midnight to ring anything in. I don't blow blowers or dance or have a chocolate fondue (well maybe that one) I don't have any sort of desire to reset or restart or reboot. I honestly feel like every single day presents all of those opportunities. Anyone thinking that every hardship or difficulty or giant wall of adversity suddenly comes down because of some 'made up' start to another year would be fooling themselves. Tomorrow we will wake up into the same old world doing it's thing. You have a new chance EVERY SINGLE DAY to change your life. You don't need to write down a list of all the things you're going to alter and 'fix' because you're not good enough the way you are.... you'll simply make things harder on yourself. And whatever you do, don't throw "LOSE WEIGHT" onto that fucking pile. You'll make yourself more anxious, more sad, more down and more distant from your own heart. YOU ARE OKAY. You were okay this morning and you're going to be okay tonight at midnight. Life is a series of thousands and thousands of seemingly insignificant events. Life isn't a series of giant bangs. Turning points are exactly that...POINTS. 1. the tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object. "the point of his dagger" Similar: tip sharp end tapered end end extremity prong spike tine nib barb You get my point. A point is a tiny thing, but it's also a big thing. I'm also NOT a planner. I feel like New Years resolutions are these micro plans that are basically like a person purposely putting hurtles in their path. Here's something I've vowed/promised/committed to doing just because the calendar has flipped into another year. Every day is the day to try again. To be better. To be kinder to yourself. To slowly and surely get to where you're going-which is something I could never have planned for in a million years. If you're prepared to fail, then you're already half way to getting what you want. It took me 25 years to quit drinking. I'm not kidding. I failed constantly, pretty much weekly. I didn't resolve to stop drinking. I just kept trying, even though I couldn't seem to get it right. I didn't give up. I didn't throw my hands in the air and say Fuck it, I'm just never gonna try to stop again. On the contrary, I thought to myself 'tomorrow I'll try again...' All I'm saying about New Years resolutions, is that making them should be something you do daily. Hourly. Keep trying. Hindsight is such a good view for us human beings, because we get to see the little moments all strung together that make up our lives. Losing weight is the NUMBER ONE New years resolution globally. What is wrong with us? If anything, we should resolve to love ourselves no matter what. Steady on." PERFECT! 🌍

Happy New Year, Rick! Wishing you a fantastic 2025 filled with health, happiness, and success in all your endeavors. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us this year. Cheers! 🎉

Rick,Happy New Year!

Happy new year Rick!❤

Rick I love how you always try to better yourself. The main thing is that you don't give up trying to be better, that's so important. We fail, we all do... but not many keep trying time and time again mate. I'm there with you, don't trust any narrative news and make your own mind up. Happy New Year.

Happy New Year Rick!!! May you have a wonderful 2025 :)

Hi Richard~It's always good to hear your voice. Happy 2025 to you. I can't say it will be very happy around the States. I'm crossing my fingers until they ache. It sounds as though you have your head on straight. Lets hope you achieve your goals. I'll be watching. The best time for a new beginning is now. Wishing you luck and love in the coming year.😍 XX

Happy New Year Rick! May the new year bring you even more peace and happiness!

Good to see you Rick. Have a great and healthy 2025. All the best from The Netherlands.

always love to see a video from you pop up Rick! you're my favourite comfort channel so I'm glad you are doing well! don't punish yourself too hard over the weight gain. it's so easy to do! happy new year ol chap 😊

Happy New Year, Rick! I enjoy your musings on life, and often find that you articulate well life’s transitions…the bubble is where many of us in the US are after all the election upheaval. I also have to say that your story channel is great! All the best in the new year!

I get the info overwhelm. I finally took a college class specifically to try and learn how to research what is or isn't reliable info. It was a good class and it's helping. But, like you, I'm also gifting myself bubble time. Silence. So lovely.

Yeah AI is very good but there is definitely some trepidation with the technology. But it's impressive! Great to hear you're doing well Rick. Keep your health, remember those in power and their mouthpieces in the press only want to tell you what they want you to hear. Some people will say it is conspiratorial but many are waking up. Anyways happy 2025 🤙

Happy new year to you too x I’m working my mini McFlurry into my diet-no guilt🙂

I've been using chat gpt to help with my business questions. It's really useful when used well.

Glad to hear that Rickworld is okay. I can totally asscociate with the idea of not wanting to do anything in particular. Having listened to a couple of your stories, I would say your writing is better than you may think. I think your perception of your ability might come from the natural familiarity you have with your own words. I also think that a good story doesn't need to be written in the style of a literary classic but just be clearly communicated as yours are. Happy new year to you and best wishes for a great new chapter in 2025

Glad you gave yourself a bit of down time, Rick. Regarding the diet/weight loss. I have tried keto and carno a number of times, but my best long-term success has been with low carb(<20% carbs/day) and OMAD/2MAD limited to the number of calories corresponding to the basal metabolic rate to maintain my target weight, with good nutrition. In my case that's between 1700 to 1920 calories. I replaced sugar with allulose for the time I just need some sweetness, and I learned to cook most of my own food. The only time I permit myself to go higher than 20% carbs is the holidays. I freely admit to not adhereing to this perfectly, but one or two days at higher carbs will not destroy everything. I just get back on the program and just understand that a couple of days extra focus will be required. All the best for the new year.

Hello Rick! I hope you had a fantastic Christmas. I'm glad you took some time away to focus on yourself. Too many people are burning themselves out trying to keep up with the pace of an increasingly crazy world. That said, you've still been very productive creating content. I have really enjoyed your creepypasta videos. They are excellently written and produced. They are wonderfully atmospheric. Also, it's a great idea to use AI to update your old work or to prompt ideas. It's excellent to see a positive use for AI, despite all the negative press. Wishing you a happy New Year and a fulfilling 2025.

Happy New Year Rick. Looking forward to hanging out next year. Hugs my friend xx

I would call your situation ATM contented and peaceful in life .Happy New year x

Happy new year Rick, hope it's a good one for you. I have led a simplified and introverted life for the last few years and enjoyed it immensely. Diet wise I don't eat any sugar or carbs, difficult at first but well worth sticking with it, feel much better for it.

Whats happening with your non alcoholic fatty liver disease & gallbladder problems? Have you had the scan yet? Being over weight & poor diet is certainly counter productive to your health issues.

Good to see you again Rick, thanks for the catch up. You sound very 'chilled ' and stepping back has obviously done you good. Here's to a Happy New Year 😁🎇

Happy New Year Rick. Do you still play the Truck simulation game? I remember you did a couple of videos driving around Europe I think. Would be fun if you do some of those again. If you do, make them long duration videos. Those were great. Cheers from Loveland, Ohio (just NE of Cincinnati)

All studies require funding to some extent, even those carnivore influencers you follow who cherry pick the data in studies they claim to be corrupt. The irony being they still use them to support their belief (confirmatory bias) for monetary gain. This is why studies are peer reviewed by qualified specialists independent of those who receive funding to conduct the study. They filter thru the correlated data to find where there are weaknesses, contradictions, what is included & what isnt, identify any bias. They look for good quality data that holds up to scrutiny. Science is a progression, always learning, a self correcting process. But the idea that all scientists are paid shills in the pockets of a corporation, or shadowy cabal & cannot be trusted is the domain of conspiracy theorists who have a deep seated mistrust which is what you describe yourself as. Yet on the other hand those who are down the rabbit hole often seem to have no quarrel following cranks & believe theories unsupported by evidence because they will not trust it. Government innit. Critical thinking has to be applied both ways.

Been thinking of you and lovely to see a final video in 2024. Will look forward to seeing what adventures await you next year! For now, have a lovely start to January and thank you again for updating us. 🎉

Happy New Year Rick. Very nice catching up.

You are doing great Rick! My psoriasis limits my diet, and I can tell you when I have a blizzard from dq or a mcflurry I flair up and can't even sleep! That stuff is pure poison unfortunately for me. 😢

I've been dieting again after getting to my highest ever weight but I can't cut out anything so I do calorie counting. That way I can have anything as long as it's within my limit. Fingers crossed I can do better this time around. Happy New Year x

So good to hear from you, Rick; I like how clear headed you're being about the weight issue; patient with yourself and understanding your relationship with food, and that it is a long term challenge. I bid you a gentle entrance to the new year, and that your creativity continues to delight.

Happy new year Rick.🎉

Lovely to see you Rick. Happy new year. I'm very much like you with the diets, I managed carnivore for 5 months but couldn't carry on with it. I now do what I call a natural diet, I don't exclude any food group apart from processed sugars. I eat loads of meat,eggs,cheese,oats and veg and milk and I've managed to lose 6 stone since march and feel so much better. Have you tried intermittent fasting? Doing i.f really helped me physically and mentally