Does Getting JACKED Actually Change Your Life?

[@NeanderthalNatty]

When you're yoked people 100% treat you differently, instant respect, and youre intimidating to everyone except other jacked people.

[@Wutuvet]

I'm no fitness freak, but I'm well above average in terms of physique. The one thing Noone says is how often you are being mistreated by other men.

[@james.sweetland]

agreed!

[@bigzachful]

@@Wutuvet Yes other men will judge you, and discriminate against you. Talk shit on you, etc

[@NeanderthalNatty]

@@bigzachful if they're doing it to your face you need to be more scary...train fighting

[@30minutesLess]

@@WutuvetI work in corporate. People are nasty, regardless. Just learn to talk shit in a way HR won't have to speak to you lolol. Most people don't live the life they want out of fear and scarcity. And that's the angle I hit folks with when they talk shit to my face.

[@KinesisXBL]

I think the best benefit of physical fitness is increased mental clarity.

[@james.sweetland]

Agreed all the biggest benefits are mental imo

[@jondoc7525]

No question about it and you can tell who gets to that level and who doesn’t , and who is cheating that will never get it

[@RippedDad6]

True! My mind becomes so clear when I'm working out.

[@oddfitnesstimbrennan560]

Now that's right

[@99CaNdYfLiP99]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MikeBoardley]

Dude is dropping wisdom. Guys. Don't chase women. Work on yourself and they will chase you. It's 100% true. Women want ambitious men. Guys who know what they want and where they are going. I wish I had learned this when I was 20 vs 47.

[@lavatr8322]

In my experience *Primarily* - women prefer MONEY *Secondary & tertiary* - Your Personality, Upbringing Muscles YOU. Or may be I'm just attracting or get smitten by very wrong women

[@Magnetic1884]

@@lavatr8322There’s a minimum standard for all areas. Most women just want a decently attractive person who is enjoyable to be around and makes pretty good money. Maxing out one area is usually a trap.

[@yannikid]

@@lavatr8322 money dont mean shit lavatr i dont got much money i get women its about how you present yourself bro besides if you have game js bro besides that change your self esteem bro js i aint acting like i am better then you ider

[@lavatr8322]

@@Magnetic1884 Yea *Primarily* - Money 💰 everything else is a second thought for them

[@gswift1]

This is because I’m your 20s, most women don’t really reward this: working on yourself, ambition etc. they’re still young and getting hit on by so many men of all ages all the time. In their 30s, the amount of men looking for them diminishes substantially and they start to reward those qualities you now have at 47. It’s an interesting thing.

[@Joseph2day]

when I first got out of the US Army everything was super easy to do because everything in civilian life is easy compared to the Army. I unfortunately for a few years just took advantage of past gains until those gains were lost, but when I hit my low I looked back and asked how did I get here. I saw 3 big things that the Army does to make a persons life better. 1. They force you to own less stuff, this minimizes distractions. 2. They keep you in very good shape. 3. They force you to do hard things. So, what I decided to do is to try pretend that I had a Drill Sergeant yelling at me anytime I was trying to wimp out, and guess what? Life got much easier again. I think everyone needs to find that inner voice that will yell at them "Drop and give me 30"

[@JB-afc71]

100% agree, now drop and give me 20 😂😂

[@PorkRoll_F3]

This is legit!!! 💯

[@chauvinistpsycho599]

As an army vet myself that’s actually a good motivator. Thank you man

[@Officialcbr]

Being a teenager with Netflix is WILD LOL. I’m old. !!

[@OthelloBlaq]

This is a dope post. Right on man! 👍

[@sprezzatura8755]

Being fit says a lot about you. You can't buy it. You can't inherit it. It tells the truth about what kind of a person you are. There are exceptions. There are guys that just have the right genetic gift from birth.

[@maxdamagusbroski]

You absolutely can buy it. Steroids or just HGH will make fat burning and muscle growth superior to a natural working out 3 - 4 days a week, by simply being mildly active, not even weight lifting. On top of that, testosterone makes work FEEL GOOD. Which is a very good reason to train naturally, but if you inject, you WANT to lift, you LOVE to lift and it's the easiest thing in the world if you know what you're doing to feel instantly amazing. Better than cake and junk food, but also can shorten life. Lift naturally but consider TRT in later life.

[@PeterKnagge]

Tell that to women who have hundreds of thousands of dollars worth in plastic surgeries?? Unfortunately everything in this world has a price.

[@danielpaskey6670]

@@maxdamagusbroskithere’s guys in your gym taking grams of roids and look like average guys lol

[@Gurkmassa]

You can kind of inherit it as well. No one is born jacked, but some have the genetics to build a decent physique fairly quickly without really optimizing their training.

[@BoatMurderedDF]

I inherited AMAZING genes. I'm 6'4" and naturally put on muscle easy, but don't put on fat easily. I eat junk food in my 40s and sodas, and still look VERY fit with a TINY amount of lifting and ZERO cardio. You TOTALLY can inherit genetic advantages.

[@Dylandesuu]

100% truth. I was never “jacked,” but I was athletically thin and am conventionally good looking when in decent shape. I would legit have girls cat call me at times. Blew my mind. People in general just treated me nicer. Then I was in a motorcycle accident and jacked up my back. Sidelined me for quite a while. I ended up putting on over 50 pounds. After that, people treated me like a leper. I’m now on a journey to fix myself to get that high back.

[@crowlc9416]

It’s probably a lesson from god bro, helped you realize how shallow people are and only interested in what pleases or benefits them, stay safe bro 🙏🏻

[@Inkachu]

Same thing bro I'm recovering from open heart surgery and dropped 35lbs and been stacking gains now. Everyone notices and is like omg your heart works now! It's a great feeling right? It's addicting really. Let's get it!

[@AdeelKhan-uu2pv]

May God be with you. amen. And may you be bale to recover. amen

[@joesmith8701]

when i got in shape women would throw themselves at me on public transport i use to get the tube just to get attion women would even flash me

[@crowlc9416]

@@joesmith8701 I’ve had similar things happen to me lol it’s truly insane but I’ve never been flashed so that’s new

[@careyteacher]

absolutely, when i was in great shape, people in general treat you differently, women are more interested in general, what a difference...

[@phaedruslive]

Never made a difference for me. I benched a little over 200kg at one point. I was still just a leper to most women.

[@hortinus]

​@@phaedruslivebenching 200 and looking like you can bench 200kg are two completely different things 😂

[@phaedruslive]

@@hortinus in my experience, the only guys that looked like they should be able to do it were all pinworms.

[@Ardante11]

Yeah, it does change things. I got asked to help move a lot more once I got jacked.

[@raze956]

so woman are more interested when you look better. was that really a surprise? i mean isnt it obvious, like wth

[@JACKWEASEL]

I have officially been working out for a year, my business is getting better, and my eating cleaned up. I’ve never felt this good in my entire life. Keep it up anyone who is just starting out still going!

[@james.sweetland]

Good job dude 👊

[@thetemplelaboratory]

I'm still learning the equipment but I'm doing pretty good gettin' down there every other day. I think I'm going to start doing stuff on my off days too.

[@DanielRodriguez-hm4dj]

Fitness and weights were the very first step and became the driver for My personal improvement in life, solving depression and anxiety and so

[@doms5755]

Ehhhh everyone has “depression” and “anxiety”

[@GoldKingsMan]

@@doms5755 Yea but it's less when you ripped.

[@Keyer-bn3dp]

@@GoldKingsManexercise and the outdoors helps immensely with depression

[@OhxSnapples]

Hi! I love your message and honesty. It took me a long time to ignore people Who are jealous for when you are doing well for yourself and when people see that you are motivated they find it easier to bring you down instead of fixing themselves. I love self development and glad to know that there are others out there who have the same perspective

[@Fiveash-Art]

"Self improvement is masturbation." - Tyler Durden

[@Fiveash-Art]

@Almneur 😂👍🏻 Good One.

[@james.sweetland]

👊

[@yannikid]

@@Fiveash-Art that is dumb to do just get pussy yo lmfao

[@Tha_champ]

So true, haters held me back for almost 18 yrs, mainly adult men & some adult women. When I was 4, I was fit then I went downhill until I turned 18. I’m conventionally a “chad” so I guess that’s why people hate. Honestly, Instead of hating; those people should just keep it pushing. Adopting a non caring attitude towards haters allowed me to have good moments in my life finally in my freshman year of college & will probably have more in my sophomore year. 5 years strong in this fitness journey.. Blessings to all. I get even more hated now when I’m around 14%bf but I don’t care anymore.

[@DragoVids]

The funniest reaction i get is from other men with their women. The insecure ones will notice me before their girl does and then desperately try to get their girls attention until I walk away or pass. They will out of no where put their arm around them, kiss them, make them laugh, anything to keep their eyes off me its fucking hilarious how often it happens

[@M.Florin.Iulian]

Soo true😂 you can see the insecurity in them

[@anobeus4814]

lol

[@GaryTheRCcar]

No way they actually do that lol

[@DragoVids]

@GaryTheRCcar my sister was the first one to point it out to me and now I can't unsee it.

[@GaryTheRCcar]

@@DragoVids That's cool, you got a great physique btw

[@codycurtin2295]

Getting jacked does change your life, but fewer people treat you differently, and more so, YOU perceive yourself through a completely different lens. You feel more confident and more comfortable in your own skin, this translates to your day to day interactions with others. Most people are not gonna see you with your shirt off, but you are gonna know what's under that shirt at all times of the day.

[@lennylink8772]

If you are not able to see your muscles with your shirt on , you are not working the right muscles Muscles that women are most attracted to (they convey power because they are powerful) are the Yoke muscles: Shoulders, traps, back, neck, forearms, upper chest, glutes. People treated me completely differently than when I was skinny to physically fit... especially in a country where over 50% are grossly overweight.

[@jpizel1070]

​@@lennylink8772 💯

[@lonzol0n206]

Hell yeah

[@imdannymartins]

At 265lbs muscular currently I only attract men 🤣 vs when I was lean at 215lbs but I felt like a skinny b*tch. I like having some size! Thus guy on video is far from being jacked! Andrew Jacked is Jacked @Cbum is Jacked in my opinion not thus dude!!!

[@lennylink8772]

@@imdannymartins male definition of muscular is different than female. They like different muscle groups, including: the shoulders, glutes, neck, forearms, traps, back, upper chest.

[@VeinsnGains]

I think that a trained body and a better appearance leads 100% to getting a better job and earning more money.

[@climbinghenge6382]

Attractive people earn on average 15%-20% more

[@Karma-zx8qe]

Yep, I call my arms my resume, my abs my cover letter lol

[@wazborn321]

All you said is so so true, I pretty much did the same thing. My life was an absolute mess, dropped out of uni 3 times!!! Was just a mess without any direction. I found the gym in my most depressed time, stumbled a few times but I have started being extremely consistent. 14years later I am in the best shape, super naturally jacked, get a RIDICULOUS amount of attention from both men and women CONSTANTLY. Married two kids and very comfortable financially. And it all started with the gym sorting out my head. Today I work out no less than 5 times a week. To me it’s progressed from looking good to a mental health thing. Everything just is better when I workout. I take on very difficult tasks and a demanding job n family and still have a ton of energy in the tank to spare. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@palkisakumi8595]

please STOP making shit up lol. NOBODY looks at you CONSTANTLY, your own little ego just thinks you are that good. these videos are filled with same comments from different people (or bots ?) it's hilarious

[@KingDav33]

Why did you marry two kids tough? (I am joking)

[@RansomeDavis]

@@KingDav33 Yeah it was all going so well and then blew it getting a wife and kids 😂😂

[@MO-ss5mj]

​@RansomeDavis he is absolutely WINNING. Dont grow old and lonely

[@RansomeDavis]

@@MO-ss5mj shut up you fool/, if you think this copy cat deserves your admiration then bigger fool you.

[@Florida_Joe75]

Another good video James! I started training after high school around 20. (1988) It was not main stream then, but getting in shape made my life 10X better. I did get a lot of "hate" back then, "your vain, your selfish", etc. Still enjoying all of the benefits now. 💪

[@james.sweetland]

worth the hate I say!

[@TheBookofrhymes]

“If you learn how to build a physique, you can learn how to build a business” 💎💎💎

[@joshua-nf3rx]

My man This is a reach

[@TheBookofrhymes]

@@joshua-nf3rx Not really. Look at it like this… in order to build a successful business, you have to build a successful business owner. So in both bodybuilding and business building, you have to develop self.

[@bobcobb158]

I can agree to an extent. The discipline and perseverance it takes to build a physique can also be applied to business. But you're guaranteed to a great physique with enough time and effort, where as you aren't guaranteed to a successful business no matter how long you try. Regardless, you'll never succeed if you don't even try so don't let the fear of failure stop you.

[@TheBookofrhymes]

@@bobcobb158 💯

[@joshua-nf3rx]

@@TheBookofrhymes so Your telling me the 300k I spent at Harvard was a waste and I could have achieved the same success with a $20 membership to planet fitness… of course a solid diet of chicken, broccoli and trt. I get what your saying, I agree with some of the concepts

[@LuisferRomeroCalero]

Thank you so much for the reminder. It's true that being physically fit / athletic attracts the attention of others (not only the opposite sex / same sex depending on sexual orientation), but reinforces the strength within you, and helps to calm down the bullshit inside your head that you are not capable of anything. My body transformation has been significant in the last 2 years, and it does pay off. When you know that you won't die after 30 push ups in a row, other things like getting the job you want, going for that side project, booking that flight, having that difficult conversation with a friend/relative, asking that girl out regardless of the outcome, are things that not the end of the world because you assess them vs the strength of your mind and body (and soul?). Thank you for the insights James.

[@quinnjohnson4690]

James subbed right away. So glad I came across you. Your genuineness came across right away. My stories opposite yours. I went from fat to extremely fit and jacked. One of the surprising things I experienced was not only way more positive attention from girls but girls also being more rude and difficult in order to test your confidence. This especially happened at work. I’d have half the girls at work being flirty and blushy with me and then a few girls at work out of nowhere being disrespectful. But later on you’d see them get flustered if I got close. You don’t just intimidate men you intimidate some women and they respond by testing your confidence. I’d love to hear your experiences

[@ceb2-1981]

Are the girls who are blushy good looking? how about the the ones who aren't?

[@quinnjohnson4690]

@@ceb2-1981 Yes, When this happened on a scale. The fitter I got and the better looking I got the hotter the women that responded to me. At first it was gay guys and unattractive girls and then it eventually became 10s. I in my whole life had never been the cute guy at work or school. The amount of attention I got was unreal

[@quinnjohnson4690]

@@ceb2-1981 I just actually heard the actorJensen ackles talk about this. Jensen ackles on a podcast talked about how much of a bitch Jessica alba was to him when he joined her show dark angel. He didn’t understand why she was so mean to him when he was the new cast member talkjng down to him about being pretty boy and etc.. but when he started standing up to her and giving it back to her she started warming up to him and then eventually inviting him to her house when she was alone and her bf was out of town. He later said it hit him that she may of not been inviting him over just to be friends lol. When he talked to a guy friend about it later he said Jessica most likely was intimidated by him/liked him. He Sakd from then on he realized when girls acted like this he took it as they liked him not taking it literally as they hated him. You get more tests as you get more attractive and by hotter women. This was my experience too.

[@captainkryptex1986]

​@@quinnjohnson4690 you must be 6'2 or something. You can't get that kind of attention by muscles alone....

[@JesusPeopleSF]

I appreciate most about this video that you're humble about the gains, realistic about the actual benefits, and are forward about the need for well roundedness

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

I dug myself out of a deep clinical depression at the age of 19/20 starting with exercise. Cardio got the ball rolling. Then I started caring about nutrition and weight loss. Absolutely changed the course of my life. Eat, move and breathe with mindfulness.

[@james.sweetland]

Very similar story - good job dude!

[@gluecksdrache2054]

It also strengthens heart and overall condition of I may ask this. A controversial situation at work or elsewhere can be mastered much easier than entering it even in bad shape.

[@GAFB1122]

I can speak with experience on this, probably more so than the guy making this video because I've been the extremes!! In my 51 years on this planet, I've been morbidly obese and single digit bodyfat and ALL people treat you different, treat you better when you are in shape. Shouldn't be that way, but sadly it is. Since I have been on both sides of this, I try to treat all people the same regardless of whether you are overweight or in shape.

[@datguy9408]

I’m not even jacked yet but even with noticeable gains I started getting more attention. It’s nice, I can’t wait to progress more !!

[@captainbligh3894]

This is very good advice . I am 65 years old, 9 months into this ( 5 days a week , now twice a day ) and the comments I am getting are amazing, which is encouraging. I now love life.

[@wakeupp563]

one of the best ways to get rid off stiffness in the body is running or sprinting, or playing soccer or basketball, but to completely get rid off it is doing that regularly

[@christianfischer6361]

Basketball gets your Deltas poppin & V-Shape too

[@kylespecter6580]

Or just do a lot of speed work: pulling or pushing weights fast for 2-3 reps at 6-8 sets

[@wakeupp563]

@@kylespecter6580 oh interesting, it increases blood flow a lot...

[@user96RR]

Unfortunately the fact that look "intimidating" has caused me to be super lonely and detached from the rest of society. So stuck in my routines now I don't know anything else. Back when I started lifting, bodybuilders were thought of as dumb meatheads; now I feel like I get respect anywhere I go for seemingly no reason. Sometimes I wish I would have a bigger social life, but at the end of the day, I have been training my ass off for almost half my life in order to look the way I do. Not sure if this obsessive lifestyle is something to necessarily strive for...There is more to life than being an absolute machine.

[@mckarthy5771]

Randomly came across this video, and wow such a great video filled with amazing wisdom. "don't get distracted by the temptations if you're not there yet" wow this was some wild advice that I needed to hear. Thanks brother.

[@james.sweetland]

anytime 👊

[@marvin2678]

prettybasic

[@TheFearedwarrior]

Totally agree. I was so depressed and upset when I first started my journey. Fitness help me dig myself out of the hole.

[@james.sweetland]

Glad to hear it! 👊

[@kevinwilson3337]

@@james.sweetlandjust getting in shape alone will do wonders for get women. Its looks above everything else for genuine attraction from females

[@RunBayou]

Same. The gym and ketamine

[@jibberism9910]

The holy trinity of hard work/working out, eating like a beast and copulating like a beast. It's a great place to be. I notice I'm also getting a bit more serious about it again, but at 44 it turns out you can't just do everything at once. So easing into more strength work now on top of volume work. Volume does the body a lot of good and can quickly improve musculature, but without intensity it pleateaus fairly quickly too.

[@ryanjones7681]

Ketamine? 🧐 ​@@RunBayou

[@cornstar1253]

You can live on mince and eggs. It can be way cheaper and healthier in the long run.

[@james.sweetland]

It's a 1000x cheaper in the long run and mince eggs is one of the most underrated meals ever.

[@voiceofreason5893]

@@james.sweetland I thought it was just me that does that. Lol.

[@james.sweetland]

@@abel4776 yeah

[@dindinj2875]

Mince and eggs as in eggs separate from mince. No sauce or anything?

[@D9Beats]

You have found the hack! For me it’s Tuna, Chicken, and rice. Cheap and I feel healthier than ever

[@Shamelesspatriot1776]

It’s also challenging when you have a girlfriend. The attention never stops and as a man I have to withstand the urge to fall into that lust out of loyalty for the woman that I love. Idk about you guys but no matter how much I love somebody I will still have taht urge to follow thru when a girl falls into my lap on DM or in person.

[@james.sweetland]

haha can relate. I just let them know how it is

[@fotis3v480]

Don't be a cuckold and cheat, she would cheat in a heartbeat. I regret not cheating on my ex, i stayed loyal for 3 years not even as much as thinking about doing anything and what did it get me? Nothing. Now I don't even wanna touch hoes anymore due to ptsd. And disclaimer I'm not saying im a looker and had hundreds of women on me I'm saying i had a few chances and didn't act on it and it got me nowhere being faithful cause women are NOT born faithful.

[@MotoMatsalleh]

Good for you man, love the long form vibes 🎉 thanks for taking the time to make the vid

[@james.sweetland]

Thanks for stopping by 💪

[@sarai9076]

I like how you talked about the jealousy part. I lived it too but as a woman and it was hard for me to understand because I don't think like that. It hurts and I can't help but think that I'm doing something wrong sometimes, but I remind myself to keep doing what makes me feel good and be kind to everyone, if someone doesn't like me and I haven't treated them badly that's on them

[@somedude5951]

Thank you for the proof you give on some of his points on Getting JACKED 🤤

[@james.sweetland]

yep can't please everyone!

[@mattvdh]

it teaches you discipline and pushing past pain thresholds

[@nsnv]

diet and lifesyle have helped me the most with my issues

[@yannikid]

Same

[@aurorealis3249]

Your personal narrative is validating to many of us and a reminder we are not alone in our journey into healing. This is the power of sharing from the victim to victor. It all begins with education, intention and action. Thanks for your honesty and instilling hope for those who believe in personal empowerment.

[@DJ-uk5mm]

3:59 “ out of all the people at Seem (for my health condition) not a single person that asked me about my diet “… What a statement tells you everything about the medical industry and I call it an industry because it is they don’t care about prevention, they don’t much care about care care about managing symptoms. If everyone is healthy and will be out of work. There is no incentive for them to have a healthy population. Whole careers and self-esteem of the circle professionals within those cars are tied up with a continuation of chronic illness amongst the population. How many years do you spend at school and how much of that time is spent teaching you about nutrition says it already

[@Dahxelb]

"..You get some results, and you realize that you have the power, you're in control" This right here is such a powerful message. For me this happened a bit backwards. I was playing video games, a particularly hard video game specifically. In that video game there was a particularly difficult challenge. Insanely challenging. It took months and months of practice and dedication. I broke my controller and injured the joints in my hands and fingers due to the stress I was putting on them. In the end, when I finally managed to completed the goal I had set up for myself, something in my head just clicked. It was such an empowering moment, realizing what insane achievements I were capable of if I set my mind to it and just were dedicated enough. I realized that If I were able to do this, in a video game, what's stopping me from doing something similarly extreme elsewhere? This is what inspired me to be more serious with working out and building my physique. I'm now in my 30s, I'm healthier than what I've ever been and I've recently gotten actual visible abs. I'm well on my way to get a defined 6-pack for the first time in my life.

[@NaNa-kj2gw]

I been lifting for 2.5 years. Started at 40.......people treat you different. I'm not even roided or on TRT. Just whey and creatine and fill in t shirts better. Everyone treats you with just a little more respect, and women are nicer to you.

[@chenaesthetics]

Couldn't have said it better myself James. I somewhat experienced the same thing however from a perspective of business first. Over covid I just hunkered down and focused on business as I essentially was sitting around doing nothing over this time. I missed a lot of meals and didnt really look after my health due to spending so much time on my business. Now my business is at a point where it can run autonomously so the past year and a half I have focused on getting into shape. Going from a skinny kid to muscular has definitely awarded me in both good and bad attention and definitely more attention from the ladys.

[@takla2129]

Congratulations on getting the business runs on its own and good luck in your body Transforming journey, any advice for someone that trying to get into making my own busines? Am trying to work for 2 years in companies to observe how they work then proceed to make my own

[@engage-project]

My favorite part of what you said is that there is no short cut to getting in shape, and it can not be bought. That, and getting in shape teaches you discipline that you are able to apply in all areas of your life.

[@sturost3769]

Yep, I identify with everything you said mate. It’s INCREDIBLE how people, not just women, treat you. I experience it EVERY damn day, and I’m not even jacked, but fit, muscular and lean. One of the best takeaways from your video is that YES, you CAN do it people!!! Just TRY and you’ll feel SO much better about life., and yourself ❤️ Subscribed :) 👍🏻

[@dennisr1341]

Based! been 2 months now for me, totally locked in. Im 6.7. getting jacked and joked. Great vid. Keep it up.

[@stevemann1299]

Train for yourself. Some women like it some dont.

[@james.sweetland]

1000%

[@wmd251]

You just earned yourself a subscriber. Thanks for making this video. Im in my early 20s and Im at the start of this journey of building muscle. I needed this raw video outlining the props and cons. Looking forward to seeing more of your content!

[@james.sweetland]

Good luck! 💪

[@madhusudan]

Spent my 20s and 30s as a barfly. Started working out in my early 40s, now I'm feeling great being muscular and filling out shirt sleeves. Wish I started at your age. Go for it. Sleep when you're tired, wake up early with no alarm. Eat whole foods - eggs, meat, fish, milk, whole carbs, veg, some fruit. Lift heavy but avoid injury. Make the sacrifices and reap the rewards.

[@crismartinez5340]

@@madhusudanI really appreciate your comment honestly.I’m turning 22 and started a carnivore lifestyle 2 weeks ago, loving it so far, going to start in the gym and heading into a great paying career.I don’t think you guys realize how much us younger guys appreciate your perspectives and maybe even some regrets, cheers to you mate, wish you the best in life and never stop hitting that gym, never too late to look/ feel great.

[@madhusudan]

@@crismartinez5340 Right on, man. Thanks for your message. Made my day.

[@indestinct1]

You mentioned that working out, gives you confidence. It certainly does also change your mindset on approach a certain challenge. All those mental blocks and obstacles that you put up on yourself go away because you put yourself through a little bit of discomfort and you find out that you can get through more than you thought you could and like you said you’re OK with taking more risk because if you fail, you already have it in you to be able to bounce back.

[@masztaarc]

Started training hard about 4 months ago at age 39, after a lifetime of steady alcohol/gaming/women/decadence/egoism/bad food/debauchery/laziness. No education to speak of, fairly high IQ, comfy but low-mid paying job. Been fairly lucky with genetics, so all fat was/is around my gut. Only physical activity was 15 years of skateboarding (up until about age 26) but after that it was only living for the path of least resistance and maximum comfort. Constant anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, stressed out all the time, not feeling like an adult, waiting for life to happen. I also hated the gym with the fire of a thousand suns. I started working out without the motivation to do so, simply because I thought it couldn't hurt and that it would help me mentally - and now I wish I had started doing it in my 20's instead. My alcoholic mind is starting to clear (without going completely sober, just drinking less often), muscle is starting to grow/show, belly is slowly going away together with anxiety and depression, self-esteem shows up on occasion and stress is going down. It's incredible how effective it is if you just stick with it for the first 2-3 weeks. Life goals now is getting jacked while also getting a substantial amount of money, except I have no idea how to do that yet. The difference is that now it feels possible. If anyone reads this and has any tips on how to earn a normal living 100% online, please let me know. My wish is to be able to work from anywhere, once that is achieved then I'll consider my life a success.

[@khawajamazhar9188]

You have already earned it. Life is a journey, not a goal to achieve. Keep pushing my friend.

[@pieter9058]

What people seem to forget is that brain health is the most important. It's not your successes or failures or getting jacked, travel or be a working nomad. Or whatever goal you might have. Exercise and clean food will help extensively but it's indirect. Flexing your mind when things turn worse is how you stay healthy and adapt. It's next level.

[@masztaarc]

@@pieter9058 Any tips on how to do this? I just don't know where to start finding something to earn from online yet. Once I find something relatively safe, I'll go for it.

[@SuaveHousexx]

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[@klauseba]

@@masztaarc I worked in IT Service Desks for many years, after that was promoted to IT Security and now I work from home. It gets boring, you don't socialize like at work and the pay is average. Good luck.

[@top_looser]

I like the way you speak. Not getting out of your way to impress the audience. Like talking to an auld friend. And I 100% agree with what's said. Thank you, bro

[@Chris-sx4qw]

James point 2. Is very interesting there is people out there are very jealous when ur doing well, sad always be the better man

[@deanhenry3597]

Bravo to you for turning your life around!!!

[@bellaggio1770]

Being in shape as a man has massive positive impact.

[@Husani759]

7:49 is golden advice! Life's all about being able to find comfort within the discomfort, because quite frankly, earth is a tough place with dramatic extremes, so it's all about our abilities to overcome, to change lead to gold in a metaphorical alchemical sense.

[@TruthsSake]

It’s funny because when I am lean bulked I seem to get eyes from women more than when I am jacked. I am fairly tall (6’4’’) and I think being jacked makes me look too lanky. But when I am lean bulked (I never let myself get above 20% bf), women always tell me I look better. I can tell they mean it too. I think being extremely jacked is overrated. I think some dudes look better with more muscle and a bit higher bf, but not “fat”.

[@Magnetic1884]

Totally depends on your frame/face/where you carry fat, but yeah, generally being diced doesn’t communicate “healthy”.

[@djpapakuma]

Thank you for sharing your story! This motivates me to start working out at the gym!

[@nass_beatdown8083]

If you are muscular but ugly, it changes absolutely nothing .. 10-15% bodyfat, 6ft or 6ft2 , jacked , lean , good grooming hygiene ... but bad face ? This is my case and the case of some of my friends. Muscles do not buy the true attraction of women unfortunately

[@yannikid]

rs tho nass

[@impyrobot]

Grow a beard maybe a different haircut try things

[@fotis3v480]

You can still get laid even with a mediocre face. The body gets the lust going the face keeps em later on, ofc you won't get supermodels but you gotta be self aware of your limits. Besides you never wanna keep a woman around you just wanna drop a load and ghost anyway.

[@siemniak]

There is also a surgery possible.

[@mathieu9789]

Great share mate. I really appreciate that you are sharing your wisdom. 47 years old and training has been a constant in my life, and helped me through difficult times! More people need to hear this

[@CtrlAltDelite]

Fantastic, Sir. Continue to chase exellence!

[@james.sweetland]

always.

[@nickg4135]

15:50 - I felt this pain, I spent 8 months chasing girls and party shit after achieving a goal of mine, being shredded, i had a lot of fun but now its back to being focused on goals. It's so easy to get lost into that area of life and lose a lot of time and life gains. gotta enjoy the comfort parts of life at times too but not let it take over the focus on goals part

[@Labrynthetic]

"Don't seek comfort" Fire! 🔥🔥🔥 Comfort is only a byproduct of doing hard things. Do those things!

[@TheEverydayGods]

This is a very human conversation. You brought up some very good points... especially the one on food consumption. If taken a little further you can see that being fit requires more energy expenditure and consumption-and there is a fine line. Also, fitness should be seen as a foundation, as you mentioned, not a total absorption of identity. We can easily become too wrapped up in the image of our bodies if we do not see that we are doing it. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck to you.

[@NATURALBORNSHREDDER]

Great message! And relatable back story, probably gives a lot of appreciation for your journey out. I had similar problems, heart issues since 28 and I started mountain biking, fit now even though heart issues remain. It’s at least mentally a far better way of life to conquer hard things and build yourself into something you have self respect for. And yes peoples first impression is 100% changed, rich people and women all have respect for someone if they’re in that 1% of fitness. And definitely jealousy from people in their negative who don’t want to know that it wasn’t easy. I find that self drive and having a sport that you’re passionate about are all the motivation that’s needed.

[@james.sweetland]

glad you're doing well 💪

[@IanSmith-z1o]

Great message. I can’t like this enough. The best investment you can make is in yourself. Training gives you so much more than a good physique, discipline, determination, focus, etc. I’m 52 and still training and running marathons

[@JoeRMS]

Great perspective- I am going to use this video with my 15 year old son. Much positivity from your presentation. Thanks for this. Wisdom.

[@jamiesimko]

Real talk. Thanks for sharing, James.

[@JohanFitFoodie]

"You normalize doing hard things", definitely! Great video, being disciplined prioritizing a healthy lifestyle, getting up early and exercising definitely sets the rest of life up for success 🌄🔥💪😊 Definitely recognize the portion size challenge haha. Living in China I always order 2-3 massive dishes 😅 Love also that physique can't be bought 👌

[@james.sweetland]

haha haven't made it to China yet... doesn't sound too fun ngl

[@JohanFitFoodie]

@@james.sweetland haha, China is amazing, been here 11 years, unfortunately only negative things shown in mainstream media. I try to show all the beautiful nature, food and culture on my KZbin 😊🍖🌄 next up Philippines after summer though 🔥

[@deancarey6475]

Just came across this video. Down to earth guy, worked his way back from a painful period in his life and lays some wisdom out in a straightforward way. Top bloke. 👍

[@EdEscapes]

this is a good conversation to have, if you feel lost just working on your health is something we can all do and that is often a stepping stone. the important thing is just doing something

[@nomsi4263]

The answer is yes. I am not jacked. But I am getting in shape. Losing a lot of bf and putting on muscles. I can tell 6 months, girls showed more interest and etc. But it also helped with my confidence and social skills. So yes it van and will change your life.

[@aribrahim1898]

I'm not big, I'm natural 6'0 (183cm) and trained seriously for the last 10 years, didnt know anything at the start and I think I looked best in 2019 because I was so disciplined in my diet just when covid hit . . They can't really tell when I'm fully clothed, but what I noticed when I take my top off is that girls eyes light up and most guys look intimidated.

[@sebastianquattrocchio6484]

Hey man, thanks for the video and advices. I can say that after struggling a lot those las years (divorce, the dead of my parents, economical problems, etc...) I lost 20 kg through discipline, diet and starting gym. I can say that I am on a youney to improve myself and it is paying off. I am healthy, business are going better, etc... You said it, anyone can do it, age and health problems are just a justification to not do the hard things we have to do.

[@james.sweetland]

Awesome work dude 💪

[@briceking669]

My wife had fibromyalgia for years and had tons of doctors try to fix it. We lucked out and found a chiropractor that happened to be a certified nutritionist. He suggested she take an “alcat” food allergy test. She did a food elimination diet for a year and she no longer has symptoms. “Let food be the medicine”.

[@barelyhyumananomaly3125]

This is going in my daily watch list. I'm going to be starting every day on the trails listening to this guy. It's not necessarily new information but it is something that we're constantly distracted from in the day today. Just goes to show a man 's real assets are number one his attention and number two his physique. And like you said a physique is so valuable because you cannot buy it, and it is such a rewarding way that you can invest in yourself.

[@willywonka077]

Gets right to the point that's awesome

[@cameronwills5481]

Hi James, nice to hear someone coming from a similar background. Had severe chronic pain which kept me off school for a couple years, after all the specialists, all the medication, it was eating a clean diet and a pain management course which allowed me to creep some exercise in that got me back on track. Now focused on getting in better and better shape💪

[@yeldarleumas1847]

Great down to earth honest video! Subscribed!

[@scringe1]

Good stuff James. You seem motivated and humble at the same time. Ive been lucky to have traveled the world for over 20 years and had a great job at the same time. Unfortunately, envy and jealousy are consequences come with that. I had carpet tunnel surgery and im cleared to lift weights now. Ill take your advice and hit that gym with a good diet. Cheers.

[@1HeatWalk]

Health is wealth especially if you have to help family members that are sick because of unhealthy lifestyle.

[@carlosenriquecastanedaguti8130]

Very well balanced video, thanks for give me different perspectives about being jacked

[@karamlevi]

Excellent wisdom, great share!

[@DanAshby]

This was especially enjoyable, thank you. The thing I note beyond some well-balanced observation is that your ability to speak clearly, without repetition, or excessive umming and ahhing is a very clear indication that your lifestyle has contributed to brain function.

[@eliasadam2345]

I've gone from being a fat weak tubby a year ago, to hitting the gym 7 days a week. I've lost 30 pounds and now finally getting jacked. People 100% treat you way differently if you're fit and healthy versus fat. Random people are constantly approaching me and making small talk. On the street, at the driving range, at the gym. I didn't experience any of this a year ago. Being healthy and upbeat attracts people, if you look unhealthy and depressed, people avoid you.

[@danielolsen8114]

This was incredibly insightful. Unlike so many videos, he provides a thorough, modern day philosophy of WHY the fitness journey is so important in order to be a successful person.

[@castawaychris2567]

I really appreciate the honesty in your video, it's very rare these days. Hope you are travelling well. Bali is awesome 😎

[@JosepOriol24]

Truth truth and more truth. Gone from overweight, jobless, unsuffrable marriage to divorced (with girlfriend), fit, objectives, people respecting me, building my empire. I'm making sure my kid stays on the path. Your message is so important to every man!!

[@carnage3343]

Chad is not someone who puts you down. Chad is someone who inspires, motivates and guides others. Thanks Chad 😊😊😌

[@neilgarbutt3530]

Well done for probably inspiring many young lads to improve their lives .. you’ve clearly got yours sorted , enjoy Bali and the rest of your travels 💪

[@BSM7702]

This so true in my mid 30s I started getting back in shape after my son was born. And man wmi did get in better shape than I was in my 20s and wow everyone does treat you different and they act differently. Good and bad but it's mostly positive. Soo true.

[@richardmateus6604]

Top Lad, you said all the things I needed to hear! Cheers!

[@IsaiahHollins]

Facts 😂 I used to be the fat kid growing up and it’s night and day I used to get ignored and seen invisible, now guys ask me how do I do it or get intimidated, women initiate conversations, stare, etc it’s crazy

[@james.sweetland]

looking absolutely stacked bro!

[@gbh_events]

This just popped up on my feed and is a surprisingly great video. It's true, listening to experts is going to keep you sick and unhealthy. For some reason, almost all experts have been corrupted by the need to conform to the establishment mindset (which is generally profit-driven). And the sentence "normalize doing hard things" is one of the simplest and best things I've heard; it should be on a tee shirt.

[@alexanderwindh4830]

My experience is women like when you're jacked. But they'll love you if you're tall. I'm 5'6 and it has been a very clear experience.

[@kenneyp.9456]

How’s it been?

[@LegitlyGenuine1022]

Genuine truth. You got my like and sub! Thanks m8!

[@basicprogrammer6147]

I am not overeating to get super huge. I walk, walk, walk. I lift weights quite a bit, too, but I also do pull ups and push ups. I read a lot to keep my mind sharp. So, if being "jacked" requires you to eat a lot and lift a lot, I would say that kind of jacked is not worth it. Walking, being slim, eating lots of cereal, beans, vegs, a fruit, some meat, seems more fun.

[@kellysooth602]

Eating right and lifting weight is essential. Diets don’t work because they are temporary, you need to change your lifestyle and be consistent.

[@alanwilson2073]

It's the total package that counts. If you're jacked but live in the basement of your moms house, no that's not gonna fly. No car, shitty car, bland car, nope. Not saying it needs to be a Lambo but you gotta show some margin, show that you know what's happening in the world. And yes, you can have a "beach vehicle" but hey, try to have something nice as well. Having money and being able to afford what others can't scores a lotta points with the girls, after-all they wanna know you can take care of them or handle a threat while out and about. Take care of your appearance, dress well, have some nice shirts, not t-shirts all the time. Clothes matter to chicks. I don't see any homeless guys with runway models hangin' on to their arms, do you?!?!? Exude confidence, not arrogance. Have a sense of humor but don't horseplay around, there can be serious unintended consequences to that.

[@james.sweetland]

well said dude!

[@pentrubarbati]

so be a fake to atract fake worthless people ok that sounds like an awesome life ...

[@gaetanguimond1911]

Good grounded advise. I would had that just being in shape by doing a discipline you like will help too.Since we live in a superficial world, being jack will draw attention like you said, just by looking. Same as we men look at women.

[@antonioorlandosc]

This first part got me. Found you for the first time. I was having a bad day, brain fog and back pain. Guess it was meant to be. Thanks man.

[@Husani759]

11:38 was totally marked my traveling experience in Bali, primarly in Ubud. So many men coming up to me while I was with my exgf, saying "OOOOH, BIG MUSCLE! BIG MUSCLE!" hahaha. Or drunk aussies in Kuta trying to act tougher and mean mug, as if I had anything to prove.

[@slowfellow]

Thanks for sharing your story! Great advice 👍

[@joeriddle9037]

Lived a very similar life. Terrible chronic back pain growing up and also cut out dairy and changed my diet. Laying around makes the pain worse! Being active changes everything

[@stanivan3977]

Beautiful message!!

[@james.sweetland]

👊

[@Maximos80]

I love how you said that getting in shape allows one to normalize doing hard things. ✅