I Ate & Trained Like When I Was 20 Years Old: 5,500 Calories, No Alcohol, 2 Workouts a Day

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I spent the week training like I did when I was in my early twenties: working out twice a day and eating over 5,500 calories a day. It was basically: eat, sleep, train, repeat. And I did it for years. But can I do it again? I'm about to find out.
#buffdudes

[@erikerikerik53]

"I didn't have a social life and I didn't care." Legendary

[@blizzard6053]

I also used to say that.... just for me it’s cause I had no friends

[@dustin6528]

I’m 33 and still don’t

[@erikerikerik53]

@Nikkolo Machiavelli From a biological perspective as in "The soul purpose of living is to reproduce", increasing muscle size seems to be a relatively insignificant factor in the humanitarian society. However when it comes quality of life as in: Mood, confidence and energy levels, the most important factors (sorted by greatest contribution to wellbeing), vary greatly among individuals. In several cases including my own experience, personal development can benefit greatly from regular excersize including getting ABSOLUTELY HUGE! Greater confidence, mood and energy in turn might lead to better performance not only in the social life but also in academics and all sorts of professions. Therefore the Buff Dude's youtube channel may have a significant impact on the quality of our existence and the development of our technologically dependent civilisation. Feel free to continue this thread on why the Buff Dude's youtube channel is great.

[@RafaelW8]

@@dustin6528 Same.

[@conormayweather5474]

The BATMAN Says and No Alcohol

[@null-sweat]

Life goal updated: To get buff as fuuuck.

[@bryndrson8289]

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[@WillWinterss]

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[@tobi-yo8fb]

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[@notdaz706]

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[@DanielCutting]

I thought you were early 20’s now! 😉 Great video mate 💪🏻

[@buffdudes]

Ha, thanks Daniel. Hope all is well!

[@WannabeWryter]

@@buffdudes Do you have any tips/videos for different times of year, like winter workouts v summer or spring?

[@cainfagan3982]

@@WannabeWryter stay inside and workout or go outside and workout?

[@WannabeWryter]

@@cainfagan3982 More specific than that, what types of workouts and training methods are better at different times of the year. like running in the winter or bulking in the summer?

[@hawalatroshy709]

@@WannabeWryter bro that does not matter just stick to the routine that you can stay consistent with.

[@Dickiry]

"I didn't drink. I had no social life, and I didn't care. it was all for me to try and achieve my ultimate goal: Being buff as Fuuuuaack"

[@fryPS]

Yes, that’s what he said in the video.

[@Dickiry]

@@fryPS yes, thank you for confirming the quotes original source.

[@fryPS]

@@Dickiry Site it next time

[@Dickiry]

@@fryPS evidently my siting wasn’t required.

[@fryPS]

@@Dickiry Then take this B+ fix it next time.

[@MrLeoLian]

How can anyone not like this guy? He's buffed, funny, dedicated and down to earth as hell

[@user-iq1ne3gz6o]

making jokes is a sign of weakness and undermines your high value..

[@donquias903]

I got into lifting after my dad showed me terminator at like 13. I did full body workouts every other day with 10 sets per body part. Then my mom got me Arnold’s encyclopedia at 14 and I thought I had it all figured out lol. That books was my bible

[@Fat_Catt]

Did that full body workout help a lot? I’m doing that now but with 8 sets using only the Golden 5 exercises every other day to burn fat and add muscle

[@tklasson]

@@Fat_Catt i did fullbody for 4 years, works good when i try to gain strenght, not so much for adding mass.

[@HUNK301]

Full body workouts are good for mass, but it's all about managing volume/intensity/frequency, something that helps is focusing more on some muscle groups in a workout while still keeping a full body setup

[@jamesc8709]

That book had a million pieces of misinformation 🤣🤣

[@jamesc8709]

@@tklasson lmao.

[@brandonfugate5357]

That was the smoothest ad transition I have ever seen.

[@manspersson7673]

And a very funny and entartaining ad 😂

[@sumona8632]

Watch Alpha m

[@backspaceninja9860]

@@sumona8632 fuck , dude this guy does it EVERY TIME , Ladies and gentlemen.

[@aayushkumar4052]

If ppl don't laugh at your goals, they aint big enough. Keep pushing!💪

[@connorphilipp]

Lol this is actually genius, let me just steal it

[@Dongerd]

Time for cardio *shows no footage of him actually doing cardio

[@HeyItsJoe1]

He flexed in the mirror. Sounds like cardio to me.

[@w.reactor]

Inhaling air is cardio

[@Sam-vk8xd]

Existing is cardio

[@angeljimenez-hc4eu]

cardio is cardio

[@Realtor_Ryan_Hodzic]

rich piana did the same thing lmao

[@hanzo8120]

Buff Dude: "I didn't have a social life and I don't care!" Me: You too?!

[@Ixnatifual]

He was really preparing for 2020/2021.

[@WannabeWryter]

23 and I don't have a social life either however I'm a tall skinny boy. Must of missed something.

[@metalrager5485]

@@WannabeWryter meals

[@Sam-vk8xd]

Yeah but he had an excuse, getting BUUUUUFFFF

[@DCD4Ever]

@@WannabeWryter *Must have

[@youtubeusingatisdumb]

The message is quite powerful in this one.

[@sebastianp9370]

My biggest problem is that I can't afford to eat like this, I train and I have two protein shakes a day but I live on a budget, I eat what I can when I can. I'm turning 40 this year with 4 kids, im gonna try and get in the best shape of my life and this certainly helps, thanks dude

[@america6545]

You can do it!!! 💪💪💪💪

[@sebastianp9370]

@@america6545 Thank you bud

[@vincentannunziata300]

Peanut butter is cheap and you can get a lot of cals in for a small amount, def worth investing if you need to get your cals in

[@sebastianp9370]

@kratos God of war?

[@sebastianp9370]

@@vincentannunziata300 I'll definitely take your advice, thank you

[@aaronrocs]

"What are your goals?" "To get buff as fuuuuck"

[@superman6210]

Did Brandon just tell us to drink high octane unleaded fuel

[@fifthtouch]

Brb. Need to go to gas station

[@sdsith]

Only if you want the best performance!

[@backspaceninja9860]

Can’t afford much of that anymore!

[@corenko]

I've been watching this man for so long that I feel like he's my older brother 😂

[@saadabdullah3225]

I wish he were my older brother

[@ethaniel7551]

"With 4 pieces of toast" ... *SHOWS 5 SLICES OF BREAD*

[@tumbleweedconnection7906]

And 6 in the toaster oven lol

[@sarahinsf]

1:40 ** 6 Slices ** ...DUDE! ;-) Hey, it's cold out there! (Though he added 6 slices to his log at 1:46, so just a verbal slip!) :-)

[@optimistreg]

Just like hudson once said, the consistency and discipline Brandon has is absolutely amazing and immensely respectable. Buff Dudes Yeah!! 💪🏾

[@redfoxvoice]

"Don't eat after midnight or you'll turn into a Gremlin" - I'm screwed.

[@davidbetancourt1of1]

I started lifting because my body itself changed in the summer of my Hs freshman year. Even my friends said If I lifted weights. Which I didn’t. I started in my sophomore year of high school and fell In love with the sport of bodybuilding. My parents on the other hand didn’t approve of this, so it was really hard for me to get a workout in everyday. If I had parents who supported me, honestly I would be competing every year that was my mindset; but now I’m 20 and moved out of the house, I did my own rebirth and started training hard af and eating like a beast again, which as well my parents didn’t let me cook at all. hopefully this year or the next I’ll have my pro card in men’s physique. PS: Buff dudes I watched all of your videos of “How to train each muscle group” I thank you

[@cpsclan2447]

Nice mini story bro! I’m 14 I’m starting to workout now since I just got a weight bench a few days ago Got any tips to build muscle?

[@davidbetancourt1of1]

@@cpsclan2447 Id say do a push pull legs. Eat healthy foods. Stay away from fast food restaurants trust me. I made the same mistake when I wanted to bulk, it’s not worth pigging out. Instead eats 2x the healthy foods in your meals. You’ll see progress.

[@ffwast]

WTF is wrong with your parents?

[@bototorockstyle]

Dude! That scene cut from "45 min later" to the frozen dude!! Was just hilarious!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Absolutely unexpected!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fyodorkaramazov2136]

It's a reference to Jack Nicholson in Shining

[@footballeater4282]

Can I just say that the Retro music, Fitness advice, and overall amazing content and people make this one of the best if not the best fitness channel out there. Stay buff!

[@CiaNade]

Just bought your 12 Week Program book! Waiting for it in the mail now. I’m excited to get back into the gym when everything opens up and become a BUFF DUDE! 💪🏻

[@tomlazoriksuccessfitness]

Love the video idea, Brandon! Great for demonstrating changing times, evolving ideals and how to reflect on your past 💪🤓

[@Odessaboy1981]

Always love the upbeat tempo of you vids! Music, delivery, humor, info...terrific as always 👍

[@purelyhealthandfitness]

Great video!!! It’s all a learning process. I agree counting macros has really taught me a lot about my journey and my body and how it reacts with diff calories a and ratios of macros

[@hendrickhueck5309]

Love the motivation you guys provide thank you very much 😭🙌

[@calebsmith4427]

This is really cool, thanks Brandon for sharing!

[@claytonkoonce381]

I lol’d at the constant flexing while doing steady state cardio haha! Thanks for sharing.

[@robsheridanrobert]

Absolute legends. You guys are real people who work hard, kick ass and make honest gains. Love your honesty and realism.

[@loooii8816]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. Subscribed and liked. Good job bro keep going

[@codymoyer7766]

Man I love these videos not only training tips but food ideas as well

[@mochigucci8249]

Brandon you're really a great inspiration! Thank you for the video ❤

[@eSKAone-]

The Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding from Arnold is gold♥️

[@jaygeewin]

You know he’s dedicated if he’s got a mattress on the floor like our 20’s! Haha. 👍🏻💪🏻

[@implemissmore]

Great video idea. Very true about the effects of social media too!

[@thealbanianlorg6542]

Slightly off topic, but I imagine that there have been numerous times where Buff Dad (aka DIY Duke) and Buff Mom have wondered out loud “how did the two of us create babies that turned into Norse Gods?” 🤔😁

[@diyduke]

Yes, we do often wonder that 😀

[@thealbanianlorg6542]

@@diyduke 😁🤣😂❤️💕

[@svetlintri1]

Because Duke is Odin actually :D

[@beckonerseven9517]

That's what happens when you come from good stock. Genetics + hard work = Deity Status

[@Mortendk]

"to achive my ultimate goal: become buff as fuck"

[@drumaven]

That level of dedication and commitment to habit-forming is downright inspiring!

[@kaushikyamineni494]

Well timed video, I just downloaded the encyclopedia yesterday and started his begginer workout 2 weeks ago! Have been training since just 6 months

[@jujukrys9681]

Thank you for this video it helped reignite my desire to work out out even though my gerd is currently stopping me. Hopefully I can find a way to continue my journey. Again thanks for the amazeballs content.

[@sauronbaggins1833]

You are an inspiration, Brandon!. Cheers from Argentina!

[@LM-ty8xg]

It's so nice to see a natty fitness youtuber that's still looking great! :)

[@Stroke.survivor]

Great info thanks a lot your work ethic is awesome very inspirational 👍

[@MaT-xz8tv]

Awesome story Brandon! The level of focus and determination in the early 20s you had is really enviable. Video suggestion (mostly for me ;) ). I’m vegan and for years I’ve been struggling with creating a “bulking” meal plan that would work for me for longer time (I’m struggling with coming up with interesting meals). I know you guys did try cream diet for a while and also you did few videos about “what I eat in a day” or “food prep” video. Would you consider doing something like that for vegans? With your macros and as a bulking plan for you guys (high calories)? Thanks!

[@ph111hud0]

This is a great video, fantastic training, getting inspired ........ and then kids came along !!! No training the same ever again Bro

[@kylehardy2920]

Great work Brandon! Keep it up!

[@vitico123ful]

1000 calories for breakfast.... Me in a strict deficit: " *chuckles* I'm in danger"

[@davidperks1973]

Nice to see your gyms back open, and no masks! Congrats.

[@Ballerx230]

Really enjoyed this! Great video!

[@metalground212]

Love your videos, you guys are rad!!

[@natekritz2541]

Was this your job during your 20s? I'm trying to wrap my mind around how someone could do cardio, workout twice, and work enough hours to afford all of that food in 24 hrs 😳

[@theodorostoumbas]

They were working for their dad

[@Zeus_69]

@@theodorostoumbas and what kind of job/bussnes do their dad have?

[@vgselektro7961]

@@Zeus_69 construction, they did drywalling

[@jv6miata]

@@vgselektro7961 That'll definitely count as cardio, the amount of work drywallers do everyday.

[@CeroAshura]

@@jv6miata it's GPP according to Louie Simmons

[@kevinvargas5329]

Awesome topic this is new thanks buff dude!

[@chrissmeets1850]

You guys really should do more vlogs, loved the video!

[@tristan9881]

Im now 16 and you dudes are one of my biggest motivations so thank you✊🙏🙌💪

[@Mugen____]

Awesome vid! Got me pumped to make more gains...yeahhhh! 💪

[@joostvanenkelen667]

This is awesome dude, this channel is elite. There are only few left that are elite. You’re elite

[@granttrowbridge5298]

Could you do a video on how you got those modeling gigs? It would be interesting to learn about how you prepped for a photo shoot, not to mention how you got the opportunity in the first place!

[@JoKoy234]

The biggest problem when one is older is having to buy healthy and hearty meals, but for 3 other ppl - hoping that they are keen w eating similar to what you can eat day to day

[@edge6441]

Being around the same age as you Brandon i can confirm that there was ZERO info about body building bk in the day only magazines and rumors of what other ppl did also the pumping iron DVD!!! A friend of mine had bought that for 200EU CRAZY TIMES!

[@gopalvasistha7255]

Damn, the quality like always is top notch from buff dudes.

[@evenflow2057]

Have you guys ever done a video on going into details about building strength, hypertrophy and endurance training? rep ranges stuff like that?

[@JayBones_42069]

im sorry, is that a fucking MANOWAR poster in your gym? SUBBED

[@brandonlister9971]

Sons of Odin fight to die and live again, bro

[@paulelverstone8677]

So much truth in this. If there is just a couple of things to take from this; it's that consistency is key and everyone is different. Great vid... and a little nostalgic for me too... ;o)

[@cowboybill.2433]

Great video as always!congrats for your beautiful Car Brandon,i love it!Stay safe and stay Buff,yeah!😎💪🏼 #MOPARORNOCAR

[@jokeurmnd]

Man, I lost my workout journal I use to have in my early 20s and I always wanted to go back to that routine to see how I can do it.

[@game716]

Every time i wanna give up i watch a buff dudes video. You are great guys

[@angelotortora7645]

"It was all for trying to achieve my ultimate goal: To get buff as fFUuuhhck"

[@dannyfaust8411]

i like how you said ignorance was bliss cause I think everyone subscribes to so many different training methods that sometimes they don't stick with it long enough to really get the full benefits

[@MRS320able]

Love ur videos u guys have helped me a lot

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

"I had no social life and I didn't care." Agreed and I've made some of my best gains that way! Although nowadays, I would say it's better to have a smaller group of friends who support your lifting goals (and vice-versa).

[@kruger4444]

Sooo a large group of friends that don't support your lifting goals? Gotcha.

[@Sokman00]

Nah unless you want to be a compedative bobybuilder, I would never recommend giving up your social life. Train and eat like a boss as much as you can in your schedule, but never cancel hanging out with your buds. That's when it becomes obsessive imo

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

@@Sokman00 Agreed. Although I hinted at it in the last part of my statement, nowadays I'd rather have a social life rather than give it up completely for the best possible results. Like you said, it just becomes too obsessive and it starts to have more of a negative impact on your life. Wish I knew that earlier in my 20's but that's the way it goes.

[@Sokman00]

... is what somebody with no friends /bad friends would say.

[@tappajaav]

@Rico Miller I am curious to hear why you think friends would become irrelevant if the friendships aren't decade old.

[@SpideruManu]

You've said it: whatever you do, you gotta love the process, not only the end results.

[@stevehendro3528]

Great video! I was similar in my young 20s and always wondered what it be like to relive the past haha! Being 35 now I know this would be hard work, more so on the diet. "you look like a gremlin." that got me lol!

[@FugieGamers]

450g of protein in a day? Made me spit my coffee bro

[@olivierseurin1204]

1:30 that he sat completely frozen had me laughing my ass off XD the editing in this one is funny as hell

[@KevFromLA.]

I love this channel!!!

[@meekcheeks]

I would love to get in shape. Especially now I'm gonna be 31 in a week! It's hard when I work nights! But I'm determined to get my lifestyle back on track like it used to in my early 20s!

[@scottw3780]

Working nights and training is perfect, get home, eat have a coffee and get to the gym,home/shower/eat and then off to bed. I actually found it easier to keep a solid routine with cardio etc

[@jackcross963]

Another great vid! Keep up the work brotha, and I’d love to know what song was playing in the background...?

[@MarEXksz]

KZbin started in '06 so... Well, *You Look Great Man!*

[@devinlee5707]

"I didn't have a social life and I don't care" I thought I am the only one

[@twister4489]

You’ll be fine and better for it.

[@jesusisgod2953]

Are you saved? If not, "REPENT YE, AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL." THE GOSPEL (which means the Good News) is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. He gave up his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him. John 1:1,14 KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, Isaiah 9:6 KJV For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 1:10 KJV He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT. John 20:28-29 KJV And Thomas answered and said unto him, MY LORD AND MY GOD. [29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Are you saved friend? If you died tonight will you go to heaven or hell? Acts 16:30-31 KJV ...what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 1 John 1:8-10 KJV If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Luke 24:47 KJV And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2XckIl_f5eNmK8

[@devinlee5707]

@Yafet Tesfa Abebe Workout progress: bulking gain 15 lbs, soon will start Cutting. Social life progress: Zero

[@JohnSmith-fb8wh]

Damn, I’ve been slacking off the gym, I needed to see this

[@jonstewart5386]

LOL!! For years I thought I was the only one who thought the old strawberry protein powders tasted like Capn’ Crunch cereal - specifically the milk left over after eating the cereal. You guys rock, keep the videos coming :)

[@Fuuntag]

Thanks for taking the time to produce this video. It would have been interesting to see how you felt if you did this for 2-4 weeks.

[@SchuyFit]

That line about not having a social life and not caring has been GOATED. 🐐

[@naruto-fb4qi]

I also use to train like mad . But then I was kidnapped by typhoid n then it forced me to bed rest as soon as I healed I started working out again n then I got injured n then again no workout but u motivated me to work it out even more

[@covid-kw9fb]

Watching this after a good workout. Feels goooood

[@stephenheart1916]

Fully agree with his thoughts on all of the information thats available to us on the internet. Its confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes contradictive. Thats why I'm so loyal to this channel. Its just easier to listen to one person. lol

[@julianfane]

Love you guys

[@hodzicd.4086]

Fun, enjoyable video!

[@Keyakina]

Great video and idea! But, I do miss doing this for like 2 weeks to actual see how you feel and look

[@kongo-muller4546]

My goals are just trying to lose more body fat and get toned going good so far. And appreciate your videos they are very informative

[@danielfoley6839]

Great video i gonna us some of the tips

[@firebloots3638]

Hey BUFF-DUDES, do you have a workout routine manual?? I swear I seen a video where you introduced one. However, Idk how to get one. Also, thank you for all that you do. Ive learned so much.

[@derekleonard5913]

Lol hudson doing the voiceover for Brandon is hilarious

[@matthewthomas7727]

Timestamp? They just sound similar.

[@DanMcNamaraa]

Anemia Anemia 8:10

[@matthewthomas7727]

@@DanMcNamaraa Eh, I'm going to go ahead and say that's Brandon. I may be wrong, but look at 0:46, it goes straight from the voice over to him on screen.

[@chiefrocca994]

Bunch of buff dudes doin cool ass exercises. That does sound awesome!

[@tanner9906]

No fancy videographer and still killing it compared to other KZbinrs!

[@bilalguc5642]

I really love your videos keep it up please 😁💪

[@Sir_Sensei]

Good ol “My Fitness Pal”. I’m decades away from your physique but that app truly works wonders for me

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Them protein milkshakes are so handy, one before gym, after gym, before work, at work and before bed, different kinds at different times, not me not now, the things we learn overtime

[@MattFromWork]

DUDES! I haven't seen that gym since you guys were training Louis. crazy.

[@ziggyinjapan]

This is awesome!