WHAT'S MY DIET? | Way of the Warrior | Ep 1

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Welcome to the NEW SERIES everyone! Before you say this video is quite food based but this series is not a day of eating. Stay tuned for the following episodes to see my training, daily practice and more. My favourite part is 8:01 onwards, what's yours? Edit: All those high fat, low carb vs other diets stuff might be better answered in a future video....:)

[@jordsnel]

Tom, you are such a champ! Your videos are always filled with such great, resource rich content! Keep at it man!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Thanks Jordan bro!

[@JoseVargas-yd8kn]

Waooo this channel is very complete..is one of the best in youtube...

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Thanks Jose, very kind :)

[@karl.s.10x]

Absolutly

[@michelledepew6169]

You’re my new favorite fitness youtuber. The amount of criticism you’ve got on this video for your personal diet changes is ridiculous. Keep leading by example. Your diet is personal goals, the meals actually look edible and I have the hardest time getting my protein.

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Thanks Michelle, too kind! Haha I know...just doing what works for me. Consistent feedings is the easiest way :)

[@sameramn292]

My Comment is : do what u love to do with sharing by video on KZbin and what people love or need to see u can think about if u want to up in the top so do it . Itz easy. if u want open the door no one will expect u do u feel knew what I meant God bless u man

[@dankrammer1234]

really thorough video and its nice to see someone who actually goes into detail about the day to day lifestyle of a warrior! keep up the good work, love that banana bread recipe!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

You're welcome dude! I'm glad you got value (or banana bread) out of it :)

[@RholanTheCarpenter]

Oh yes man! I missed your "Day in the Life" videos, in particular for the cooking part! So inspiring :)

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Ah at least someone did! Well they're back! Keep smashing it

[@MarturiaActsOneEight]

I really love your videos, especially the vlogs/day in the life kinds. Very high quality videos and good content as well!

[@CarynWPhotos]

I"m absolutely loving your vlogs. You've inspired me. Will keep tuning in!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed!

[@Fun-pf9lw]

Just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your insights and advice

[@polyannamoonbeam]

Great channel. I find it very hard to digest cruciferous vegetables- cabbage kale broccoli cauliflower etc..spinach not so much . Do you ever try Kimchi or fermented broccoli etc? It is supposed to be easier to digest no bloating gas or wind. Sauerkraut too.. do you make juices -carrot beet give great vitality before a work out.

[@Foghorn90]

Thanks for the recommendations on the books. Can't wait for body weight warrior book.

[@fittritious7700]

I enjoyed it Tom, you and I have a similar eating schedule, and style. Good work and thank you for sharing it, I found it very useful.

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Love it man! Thanks you, stay tuned and see you about :)

[@thedahakha]

Sweet, a new series! To be honest I can't really think of any negative feedback. I'll keep an eye out for your book :)

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Thanks Roy, always appreciate the support :)

[@chocolatefudge5263]

Im amazed that this place is in the UK

[@j.t2548]

where is it? Palm trees? WTF?

[@chocolatefudge5263]

@@j.t2548 maybe Florida actually

[@chocolatefudge5263]

@@j.t2548 😂

[@monkeymox2544]

@@chocolatefudge5263 unless they've started driving on the left and selling things in pound sterling in Florida, I somehow doubt it :D

[@joostbakker]

Very good video!! Especially your diet is on point!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

thanks brother :)

[@ryanyamanaka5995]

Always a fan

[@zues2013]

Thanks for the time you put into your vids very in depth

[@BodyweightWarrior]

it's a pleasure :)

[@Undressyourself]

Great value! I love your recipes too!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Thanks Yani

[@seanhoran7977]

Hi Tom, really looking forward to the new series! I'd be really grateful if you could possibly answer a couple of questions for me. Firstly, if you train in the morning, would you simply recommend having a higher carbohydrate meal as your first meal and them having a more fat based meal in the evening? Secondly, I understand you don't undertake much cardiovascular targeted training yourself, however for those of us that do include it alongside our strength and gymnastics work, would you recommend a transition away from such high fat levels to a more carbohydrate based diet or not? Thanks a lot :)

[@BodyweightWarrior]

In terms of carb loading you can do it one of two ways. Firstly is as you described with the carb heavy meal after training in the morning then fat and protein the rest of the day. Alternatively you can stick to the fat, veggies and protein in the morning and only have 20-40g of carbs post training and save the carb feast for the final meal. I would recommend finding out what works well for you. Yes I would up your carbohydrates and drop the fat. There is evidence for becoming keto adapted for endurance training but that is a more complex beast. As I said in the video use carbs in proportion to your training. Just stick to the partitioning of meals. Either fat, protein and veggies or protein, starchy veg and low fat depending on when it is. Hope this helps explain a little more :)

[@adityasinha8089]

Hey Tom! New subscriber here, loving your videos. It'd be great if you brought more energy when you talk to the camera. You tend to 'stay within yourself'. If you could bring on a bit more cheer, and project your voice to the camera (instead of talking normally), it'd give your video a huge boost. ^_^

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Hey welcome! Sure I understand what you're saying but it's not me. I try to be authentic to me and if I start acting differently for a camera then I'm losing that. It might make my videos more entertaining etc but it won't make them mine. Thanks for the input :)

[@Swameh]

Tom Merrick I'm actually happy you're not so hyper. You're natural energy is most engaging.

[@DigitalNomadInvestor]

I agree with you Tom. So many people over act on YT that it comes off cheesy and well, over acted and annoying. They're waving their arms all over, excessive body movement, etc. Nothing wrong with being relaxed and yourself.

[@fenjaregel4030]

I like his down to earth-ness.. It's more relatable for someone like me

[@sudhirchandra9790]

Tom Merrick I like that natural and gentle approach of yours. Being yourself is best.keep talking normally.

[@johnmoon3848]

GREAT video!! ...and you cook!

[@piotrrkacperr4262]

You seem to live very peaceful and serene life. That's something to envy for sure!

[@serbeef7974]

Cool video man, I like your stuff

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Thanks Chris :)

[@ArrowMindedProd]

Hey mate, thanks for your videos - pretty awesome! I just discover your channel this week, loving it so far. Quick question: why do you put salt in your water? I'm assuming there's a reason behind it - let me know!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Welcome bro! Yes, good sea/rock salt can have up to 75 different trace minerals in. Adding it to water helps get your electrolytes in and improve hydration :)

[@Roose_ar]

Love this music in video ❤️

[@R3dTide]

When are you going to release the book? Also,nice cooking skills

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Hopefully by the end of September. Stay tuned!

[@petrczech3]

Just found your channel today - subbed when I saw the morning soup and dark chocolate !

[@BodyweightWarrior]

ultimate breakfast :D

[@the_culture3259]

Hey Tom, what do you find are the benefits of Fulvic Acid? Lately I have been starting my day with some acidic lemon water before I eat or drink anything else, but I'm interested in hearing more about that concoction of yours shown in this video.

[@BodyweightWarrior]

So it's basically just a bunch of minerals. I drink filtered water so that and a pinch of salt is how I increase the total dissolved solids of the water and make it a little more hydrating. Warm lemon water is also an amazing start. To be honest it changes daily. Chaga tincture, apple cider vinegar and lemon all regularly make an appearance :)

[@davidsundberg1806]

Hi Tom :) was wondering if you know a good program for a beginners when it comes to bodyweight exercises? :) looking forward to this new series and future videos P.S thank for all the free great content on your channel :D

[@BodyweightWarrior]

The recommended routine on r/bodyweightfitness is a great place to start. www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine I'm also coming out with a program (as mentioned in this video) shortly :)

[@davidsundberg1806]

Tom Merrick Thank you:)

[@headsalad123]

Hey Tom, the broth breaky looks fantastic, any chance you could give us the recipe?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

www.bodyweightwarrior.co.uk/blog/low-carb-breakfast-broth

[@AllisonMarshallWonderlass]

Soooo question ... what coffee machine do you use and do you love it? I'm looking to purchase a machine too (fellow coffee addict here!) :P Love your videos, btw. I've incorporated many of them into my weekly stretching routines! xoxo Allison

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Hi Allison, I have a Bezzera Magica and it's been a beauty for the past few years. I started with a La Pavoni Europiccola and a Gaggia Classic which are both good options and a lot more affordable. Thanks and glad you liked them :)

[@traceymoran7320]

Do you have a an ideal 10 minute stretching routine for wheelchair users. l personally can't use my left leg and hip. I also can't get on the floor very good. Hope you can help.

[@BodyweightWarrior]

I would say it's important to consider what is needed to be stretched as we don't just want to stretch randomly but rather for the function of use. Would definitely spend some time with the neck and chest as well as strengthening postural muscles on the back. Sorry I can't help more :)

[@traceymoran7320]

Thank you I will try to sort my self a routine out . Thanks

[@resicruise]

Inspiring!

[@blessedfamily7726]

Whose here in 2020 lol 😂. @Tom Merrick your KZbin channel is nice bro. Been watching...

[@michaelferguson1648]

Do you have any videos going into the minerals/supplements you take daily and why? Wondering if there’s anything there for flexibility

[@milesrobinson8616]

The food looks dank!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

how food should be!

[@TommyTadeo]

Please tell me you have a recipe book somewhere? Haha Or a link to where you get your recipes!

[@charlesjefferson804]

Your going to be big.

[@Emtbwebb]

What vitamins do you take and where do you buy from thanks

[@lax1992]

do your ever drink alcohol, and if so what and how much ?

[@Stantheman848]

i doubt any

[@trainandtravel6455]

your way with the coffee ...it`s almost religious haha :D love it . what type of coffee/espresso machine is that?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

the way of the coffee...a little. I usually brew with either an Aeropress or v60 and then I have a Bezzera Magic as well :)

[@dot.888]

Warrior & Alain de Botton 👌 😎

[@dot.888]

And coffee ♥️

[@MarioatSA]

Quick question. Is your computer on a table that is so high which forces you to stand when working?

[@MarioatSA]

appologies, I see you answered this later in the video haha.

[@headsalad123]

Umm looking forward to making the green curry paste

[@UndeniedPunisher]

What a great breakfast!

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Coffee? it sure is haha. The broth is ok too ;)

[@UndeniedPunisher]

Def meant the broth and eggs... lol

[@whanson8661]

what was the white ingredient added after the egg was removed?

[@KvltKommando]

what did you put in your water? salt?

[@HenryOrtegaATFE]

I like it👍

[@BodyweightWarrior]

I like you

[@raymondabrenica2528]

Omg love Alain de Botton 😍

[@eliezertorres7001]

Great video, man! One question, why do you choose to have such a high fat intake, I'm assuming for energy purposes, as opposed to high carb?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

I personally feel better when I am fat adapted so running on fat as my primary fuel source over carbohydrates. This is a personal preference but this is a fair amount of research backing the low carb higher fat approach for body composition, weight loss and longevity. I wouldn't start telling you what to do but I would say to experiment and find your own path :)

[@toddedalgo3494]

how do you pay for this food? Do you have a job or is this it?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

I work part time as a barista and am currently studying at university. I am still living at home but contribute towards food :)

[@nikkearley1]

Is there a recipe for that breakfast ???

[@Stantheman848]

Devon or Cornwall?

[@rollo6292]

I thought carbs were the body's preferred source of energy?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

It depends on what you've eaten and what you're doing. When there is carbohydrates present then your body has to burn them or store them, there is no choice. When they are absent then your body will oxidise fat to use as fuel or it will convert carbohydrate carbon substrates into glucose through gluconeogenesis. I think it is probably far more complex than that but that'll do. When it comes to exercise then the fuel partitioning is generally fat dominant at low levels of activity. As activity gets more intense then glucose is used more. Again over simplified but that is the general process as far as I know :)

[@kylekidder3949]

+Tom Merrick I think the best way to look at it is if you are more cardio centric eat more carbs. If you aren't going out and running like 8 miles a day then you really don't need a lot. Plus I've found that when I take time off from distance running I crave carbs less anyways. But could just be me.

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Yes agreed. Well as I said in the video "eat carbs based of your exercise". Have you earned your carbs? I've been surprised at how little I need to perform well in this bodyweight style of training. There is also a very interesting route of ketosis for endurance sports which research has just started tapping into :)

[@kylekidder3949]

+Tom Merrick I would be interested in comparing the diets as well. When endurance training versus just my regular bodyweight routines. It's hard not to eat a lot of carbs not consuming meat though, for me anyways. Either way it's an interesting way to eat that i haven't tried so keep the updates coming. It's nice to see something different for a change.

[@MsDave1994]

That breakfast looks so damn good! Please can you make a video how to make it?? As always I enjoyed watching your video! :D

[@BodyweightWarrior]

It's damn good and damn nourishing. I actually explained in one of my cali vlogs (8:38 in this kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWqqd6F8itiKgac) but I may make a video in future properly explaining it including benefits :) Let me know if you like it!

[@traceymoran7320]

Any advice for wheelchair users

[@BodyweightWarrior]

In what sense Tracey?

[@ricardorick2176]

Kkk That's a good life!!!! (kkk isso que é vida!)

[@reconxd1459]

do you take multivitamins? do you believe in supradose?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

I'd say the fermented cod liver and butter oil blend is like a fat soluble multi vitamin. I also take Oxylent Sport which is like an equivalent of Berocca/EmergenC without all the terrible ingredients and actually absorbable. Do you mean like high dose vitamin therapy?

[@reconxd1459]

I mean if you take a multi and coupled with your diet you exceed to much of a certain vitamin, are there side effects? or that's just a mith? and you can't accualy overdose that easy on vitamins, because if we take the RDA, it's gonna be a big overdose. I see some brands having such a hight amount of certain Vitamins on them like (B12-5000% RI). I wonder if someone with a good nutrition would take that, what would happen?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

So yes there are side effects to supplementing too much but I think it is unlikely that that would happen with just simply taking a multivitamin. You'd have to be taking huge doses of very specific vitamins to risk anything. You can "overdose" from the diet. If you eat too much beta-carotene you'll start getting orange fingers. It's benign but certainly a side effect. Ultimately I think you're body is very, very good at dealing with excess and deficiencies. I personally don't take too many because I think i have most basis covered with nutrition but I still supplement where I know I don't. I think the answer is, like everything, find what works for you, not somebody else :)

[@andypagakis]

video gave me a headache, camera is all over the place you cut things way to frequently

[@TECLVZ]

Sorry bother mate but why did you stop drinking Ashwagandha and Muca

[@BodyweightWarrior]

I still have ashwangandha every day (500mg KSM-66) and the maca I use every now and again for hormonal balance :)

[@charlesjefferson804]

Do a water diet.

[@J8D8]

Why so much fat vs carbs ?

[@darkwhizzkido]

Where is this beach??

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Would be Sandbanks in the UK good sir :)

[@MrAllywood79]

I though that coffee was not good for health and not advisable in yoga

[@JakubKowalski93]

If anyone is interested in truth then watch "Low carbohydrate nonsens" by John Rose on YT. Very simple explanation from health master that helped a lot of people : ) I was eating like Tom before so I am not hating, just educating. Peace

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Hello again haha. I knew this video would be a little controversial. Whatever works for you :)

[@geonite1]

Vegan all the way. It's done wonders for me

[@dant.6364]

There are several good reasons to be a vegan. One is if you feel using animal products is unethical. Another is if you feel that avoiding meat and dairy is better for the planet. Veganism is certainly better for your health than the standard american diet. Saying veganism is more healthy for everybody than a low carb diet is nonsense. That is the problem with veganism - it is so often a kind of religion or a political statement sold to the average person as the one and only healthy way to eat. For the other side of the debate check out Brian Williamson's podcast Ketovangelist or the website at Ketovangelist.com.

[@c.6100]

Bazza Mac you can't debate or have a unbiased conversation with them.

[@Crocuta81]

hi tom, how tall are you?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

191cm or 6"3 :)

[@Crocuta81]

+Tom Merrick that's damn tall for so much body control

[@BodyweightWarrior]

it certainly doesn't help but thanks :)

[@denirobernard9745]

your house is ridiculous. what do you do for a living and what country are you in, bud?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Thank you dude! I am currently a finishing up my final year of my degree in the UK :)

[@denirobernard9745]

Oh nice! What degree are you going after?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Finishing a degree in Industrial Design and Technology :)

[@Hfajardo97]

Wtf you eat so much fat and stay so slim but it seems like you change your macros depending on what activities you are doing in the day

[@BodyweightWarrior]

because fat doesn't make you fat. We all need it, there are essential fatty acids. It will depend on your personally how much you need. This is where I've found a sweet spot for me personally :)

[@zzzzz968]

the cuts every single sentence was really annoying.

[@BodyweightWarrior]

yeah...it was maybe a little too much this video. I just hate "ums" and pauses.