How We Lost a Lot of Weight in Korea

[@Teppei9asone]

In korea, when you ask someone if they had eaten, they ask "have you eaten rice", so yes, in korea, rice = meal. no rice = no meal.

[@ninninin656]

Same in Japan!

[@seriouslypissedoffgr]

Same in Bangladesh! Rice is also a Bangladeshi staple.

[@mlsi]

***** same in burmese too. rice eaten yet? XD

[@VionyTania]

same in indonesia, we eat rice more than the protein/veggies instead lol

[@Catdemondarkness]

Huh, the random dance party sounds like a damn good idea actually... I'll shall adopt that.

[@cheetahlisious00]

I am Hispanic and I love Asian food... Rice is freaking life man.. I can't imagine life without rice ㅠㅠ

[@samuelmata9171]

Me too I eat rice for almost everything I eat

[@kaygee301]

You could eat brown rice, that's way more healthy than white rice

[@MargaretRodriguez9GenY]

Katie Gedend- Very true. But like how white bread is super delicious, same thing applies to rice. Everything that is better for you, always seems to taste inferior than the bad sh🤬t 😓.

[@MsKeelyKat13]

Haha, my mind XD About the rice~... I pictured a guy standing by the table and everything gets dark and his eyes widen then he whisper/yells 'EAT THE RICE" XD idk cx

[@all-that-glitters9367]

Totally pictured the same thing

[@MsKeelyKat13]

Haha :3

[@SheerBibliophile]

lmao... "is this your arm fat? I'm just gonna snuggle up!"

[@UltimateGenosyko]

I love this pair! They are so cute and have great personalities :)

[@arindika1]

+Justin Macabre Ikr they are like best friends before anything else. They are married btw but like i said they treat each other like besties and most couples forget that friendship is so important in a relationship x) Its rare

[@MsTitipool]

I thought it was crazy how I danced sooooo lamely to my favorite songs in order to lose weight!! Oh dear Simon & Martina, you inspired me to continue having my big dance parties!! :D

[@anudarib]

lol, i dance like crazy too (used to worry if i were the only one who used to act like) now i know that there are people who do the same thing, i'm gonna keep doing my silly random dance, YEHET!

[@antidub]

I'm paleo, your on the right track guys!! My hole family has benefited from dropping the grains, sugar and dairy. They didn't just loose wight but went off medications. they don't need them anymore.

[@MsWannabeGamer]

A few months ago, I thought carbohydrates were the problem. I went on a low carb diet, and it worked, I lost 10 kg. But I've also recently been doing a high carb low fat diet and that also works, I'm further losing weight and I'm also less puffy. Turns out a combination of carbs and fat makes me gain weight. So eliminating either one worked for me. Honestly, try a high carb low fat diet and see if it works for you. You still get to satisfy your sweet tooth by eating fruit.

[@MsWannabeGamer]

재기찡 It did work for me and the only exercise I do is ride a bike for 30 minutes a day to university and back. When I'm on vacation, I do no exercise whatsoever, but instead up my fruit intake and continue to lose weight.

[@danL1011]

[Turns out a combination of carbs and fat makes me gain weight.] Absolutely true. The body burns carbs first and stores any exceed carbs or fat. [I'm also less puffy.] That's probably due to excess protein when you were on the low carb diet. Protein causes inflammation. That's why people on Atkins reported joint pain and feeling "swollen". If weight loss is your goal, a low carb/high fat/adequate protein diet is most effective. Better for your health in general too since your blood sugar level is more stable. Better for brain function too. Absolutely superior if you are diabetic. But I am glad you are doing well on a low fat/high carb diet even though I think the issue was protein which most Americans consume way too much of.

[@lupina015]

Aly Dood YASSSSS!!!! :D

[@MsHollylove]

Aly Dood go fruit your self! 😉

[@doryfishie2]

재기찡 not true. if you want to lose weight: eat less than you burn. it doesn't matter if it's low carb or high carb, if you're at a caloric deficit you lose weight. it might not work for some people because they're simply not at a deficit. if you go high carb but reduce total food intake so you're at a deficit; you still lose weight without aerobic exercise. it's just math.

[@jerryfrasier8839]

I need some friends like you 2, hilarious, I could get a workout just laughing, awesome personalities.

[@marynguyen7287]

I love you both! You two are awesome~I really really enjoying watching your videos.

[@redpond77]

It's called ketogenic diet! I've tried it and it works :) keeps u full for long periods of time (i eat every 5-6 hrs) and it basically turns your body into a fat burning machine. I lost about 12lbs in a month or so, have since lost more as I incorporated HIIT exercises (10-25mins max) a day, 3-5 times/wk. Keep it up Simon & Martina!!!

[@redpond77]

good for you!! keep it up :)

[@SomechicknameAshley]

I did the "originale" hand motion at work and got the funniest looks. I blame you lol

[@EatyourkimchiBonus]

Sorry! We were apartment hunting all day on our filming days, and then setting up everything for our move on Tuesday. Once we're moved in, we should start our regular filming schedule again by Wednesday! So sorry!

[@ChubbyMonkeys]

+Silver Panda, Rice is mostly carbohydrates. Carbohydrates get broken down to its smaller counterparts called glucose, which gets used immediately by the body to create energy. Your brain cells and red blood cells need glucose as food and nothing else. Glucose will be used, AND also stored at the same time in your body as fat (triacylglycerides), or glycogen (a long string of glucose). By storing the energy in your body. It's the body's survival mechanism to prepare for long periods of starvation. This is way people consume a low amount of carbs, mostly for brain cells and red blood cells. If you consume less carbs, the body will exhaust the glucose first, then glycogen, then fats. In case of extreme starvation, your muscles will be broken down. Now, how you're eating rice three times a day and still not gaining weight might be a genetics thing where you burn glucose at a much higher rate than others, hence the term "fast metabolism." If you exercise regularly, you would also burn a lot of glucose. Everyone's different.

[@liz6735]

Wow you guys are hilarious! Usually people on KZbin can be annoying but this is gold. Keep doing what you're doing. You guys are seriously talented and very likable ! :) :)

[@maristellaw3110]

This was a really entertaining video! Of course, everybody is different and you can be perfectly healthy cutting out some foods. But can I suggest that you guys look into the crucial role of carbohydrates and fibre in diet? :) It's our primary source of energy and you guys need it to keep making these awesome videos :D

[@PrettyYounqThang]

Are you a vegan?

[@thirdmagnayi923]

Frее оnlinе vidеoo shows thаt еat reаl foоd аnd still gаin rеаl wеight lоss! Cliсk hеre tо wаtchit nоw. twitter.com/683c62ee2285c4dc9/status/788632172043366400 How We Lоst а Lоt оf Wеight in Кorеааа

[@amlsg]

If Americans love bread, then us Asians, we love rice in every single meal. Our day wouldn't be complete without eating rice 3 times a day

[@bluworld13]

Most Asians have a high metabolism from many generations of eating rice in every meal which is high in carbohydrates. Americans that have ancestors from Europe, Africa and South & North American natives have not eaten rice in multiple meals or everyday so their metabolism is not as fast. I am a mixed race black/white American and I was to eat rice with every meal I would gain weight very fast. I don't have a high metabolism to burn it off. It's has to do with the hereditary genes and the region. For example Natives from Alaska eat seal and whale meat that has brown fat. Most Alaskans carry brown fat in their bodies to store for energy to keep body temperature normal and prevent hypothermia (freezing to death). It's in their genes to have that ability since no one else can save brown fat in their bodies.

[@cheegu]

bluworld13 dammit, I wanted to try the korean diet

[@frankiefox4652]

Moonlightfrida but that's not always the case. I lose weight when I eat rice, im a mixed American as well. I am black, white, and native american. I can understand what they said cause my dads side is extremely fat (not being a bitch just stating facts) but then again my dad side of the family eats nothing but fatty meats with side dishes, my moms side depends some are thin others aren't it depends on the lifestyle. But I can easily eat rice on a daily basis and lose weight (I actually have about 2 years ago when I was losing weight I went from 60-65 kg to 45-50kg) so yeah although genetics are a factor so it your everyday life

[@ririsuleiman1969]

There are sooooo many fastfood shops here in the UK... like sooo many. Like as many as the plastic sugery places in Korea. Healthy food here is SO expensive. -__- i think im fat from fast food

[@stormkern]

I feel ya. I lived in the UK for a year and gained 10 kg. I'm not fat by any means but dang, 10 kg is a lot!

[@ririsuleiman1969]

***** 70wks ago i didnt know how to cook but now i do.

[@kaygee301]

White carbs and oil are of course so cheap. I'm in Beijing and it is so cheap to get super unhealthy, super processed street foods like jian bing. Compare nutrient density to price, rather than calorie density.

[@PurdyisPointeling]

I'm proud of you guys! We all need to cut out all of the processed crap in our lives! you've inspired me to crack down harder in my lifedown style change.

[@PorcupinePunched]

+Rocío De león Alburez. Um, no... Carbs don't make you lean. Calories make you fat, whether they're from carbs, fats, or proteins. Less calories make you lean. You need a balanced diet (in the proper proportions) consisting of carbs, fats, and proteins in order to be lean *and* healthy. To lose or gain weight you need to figure out how many calories you actually need. For example, If you're a 170lb Active male (meaning, exercising 4x a week for an hour each session) your basal metabolic rate is around 1800 calories, just to breathe and sit on your ass. To maintain yourself in your active lifestyle you'd need around 2800 calories. You should be eating .8-1g protein and .3-.4g fats per pound of bodyweight, and the rest of your daily allotted calories should be carbs. To lose weight, reduce calories by 5-10%. To gain mass/muscle, increase your protein intake to 1-1.5g per lb and increase total calorie intake by 5-10%.

[@elizam.19]

You should go high carb low fat vegan 😌✌🏼️

[@PorcupinePunched]

+TanjaEubanks Correct, sort of. We are great at processing carbs in our bodies, and carbs are not inherently "fat", however it is easy to over consume carbs and bloat your caloric intake for the day, and in turn bloat yourself. When we process carbs in our bodies first they turn into glucose, and if that doesn't get burned quickly, it turns into glycogen which we store in our muscles and liver. There is a limit to how much glycogen we can store though. Once you reach the limit excess glycogen becomes triglycerides. www.livestrong.com/article/349952-glycogen-triglycerides/

[@rociodeleonalburez.4409]

+B.Reese Heeey: "less calories makes you lean" ?!? seriously?! OK that might be true but it also messes your metabolism wile you EAT YOURSELF literally, you make your body go on and eat the nutrients in your organs because of the LACK OF CALORIES so.... go fully Vegan and Carb Up 😉 PERIOD ✌

[@PorcupinePunched]

+Rocío De león Alburez. Obviously if your calorie deficit is too great that isn't a good thing either, I didn't think I needed to spell that out, apologies. I'm fine with my non-vegan diet. I just eat clean, and limit intake of certain meats. I'm not morally opposed to killing animals for food.

[@rociodeleonalburez.4409]

+B. Reece my family is not Vegan.. and that doesn't mean I point fingers or anything on them.. I would love if they were but I can't change them so is with you, I can't change the way you think but you should study a look bit more about veganism, not only has a moral or nutritional way but the hips you could contribute to the planet please please please watch Cowspiracy. Have a nice day.

[@JellohBunni]

I love and respect you two for honestly giving out your weight. It's not something most people share with friends, much less the world. Haha you guys are awesome. :) Good luck, and I know you can do it! ^^ fighting!

[@emmakg9]

I'm 130lbs and 5'7 and in the UK im constantly getting called 'too thin', 'skinny as a rake' etc, and then I'll ask my asian friends from Japan, HK, China etc and they're like, 'huh? You're normal sized' it's just different exposure to body types. in the UK were kind of a fat country, so anyone normal sized is automatically skinny.

[@mikasasukasa4479]

My lord when you got your kitty at the end I just melted.

[@katehpink]

CARBS ARE ESSENTIAL

[@gustavlp]

+AyeItsMe No. They are not at all essential. If you want to claim the opposite, please show me a single scientific report (not som journalist article) mentioning any essential carbohydrates. Of course you want to believe that carbs are essential, since they taste SOOO goddamn good. Personally, I LOVE bread, pasta, cookies and rice etc, but sadly, they're absolutely not essential. And even worse, they're really problematic in human bodies. Fat however, is the most essential energy source for humans, followed by protein. The key point here is that an "essential" nutrient is a nutrient that humans CANNOT live without. And by "live" I mean live, as in *not dead*. Humans are perfectly capable of living without carbs, and in fact, much better off. If you want to read more, like a plethora of different reports written by medical doctors and biochemical scientists, check out this summary: highsteaks.com/carbohydrates/ Ignore the fact that this particular website is "meat-loving". I just chose this since many quotes and reports were collected and linked in that article. In other words, I'm not using that particular website as any sort of authoritative source. I'm just using it to easily show a condensed summary of quotes and reports, for which there are many links. There are links to the original books and reports, including cohort, observational and clinical studies. Like this one: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2129159/ , published in the US National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. I'm sorry to burst you bubble. Carbs are indeed incredibly tasty and amazing to eat, but they're not essential at all.

[@katehpink]

just look at the vegan community!!

[@mypinkkiss]

omg looool "I be up in the gym just working on my fitness,He's my witness (oh, wee)" love that song lool (back in dayzz)

[@luzifersissy]

don t do it rice noooooo xD

[@keita4life]

SO so so happy you guys made this lifestyle change!! Stay healthy!!

[@lunatictsuki]

Hey guys! I was "no carbs" too at the beginning, but that s*cks. Why? Because every cell of our body needs carbs to function (not protein, and even less fat. Maybe some but just in little amounts). Did you ever notice that fruits or vegetables are PURE carbs :D? fruits = sugar. But sugar we need to live. Please check out the 80/10/10 diet or RawTill4 Diet! Carbs are good. Eat more carbs too loose weight, cut off animal products and fats and you will feel soooooooo good! I promise. I know so many people outside there living this lifestyle, eating up to 3000 calories a day, not working out like crazy or something (sometimes even no workouts) and being lean, healthy and happy! (The diets I mentioned are mostly about raw foods. But thats really not necessary. You can perfectly eat only cooked meals all day long and have the same results)

[@ninninin656]

80 10 10 is unhealthy and unsustainable - Douglas Graham looks like death, pale and frail. RawTill4 is hilarious to me because all those gurus who used to preach to NEVER EVER eat cooked foods now suddenly eat cooked foods again. Just eat a normal, balanced diet, no need for fads.

[@lunatictsuki]

I'm raw, and I really feel the best like this though. Could you just tell me if you tried it once, or not? I'm asking out of curiosity, I totally accept your opinion.

[@kjc99o]

I lost weight eating rice, vegetables, tofu and maybe some fruit for lunch most days. I don't think rice is bad at all, it makes you feel full and stops you snacking. I think it has more to do with in between foods that add on the weight. Portions to obviously, eat more vegetables, and a smaller serve or rice and protein.

[@rivoncz]

Why stop eating rice or noodles when they're delicious? Just eat less. You know you can just eat half of the rice... Your body needs all of the stuff - carbs, fat, proteins...

[@Euleogy]

rivoncz I think they mean more refined carbs. Fruits and Vegetables are considered carbs, but the fiber and vitamins they contain makes them good for you whereas a piece of bread just goes straight to sugar.

[@gustavlp]

+rivoncz No, carbs are not at all needed. In fact, you're MUCH better off without them. I don't feel like arguing with you, since you seem to have very little understanding of biology and nutrition. I suspect you don't even know what "ketosis" is, so there's really no point. I'll link this article though, written by a well renowned doctor: www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/fat-health_b_4343798.html

[@rivoncz]

gustavlp No, I don't have that much understanding of biology but I'm quite well-versed in exact sciences as I'm an IT guy. I didn't know what ketosis is but I know it now. Anyway, it seems that you are right that carbs are not needed so much as the body can create glucose from other sources, but I'm not sold on the idea that any kind of "sugar" is not needed. Also according to multiple studies, it was shown that low-carb diet is only a little bit better or not better at all than normal diet, but more studies are needed. Either way, low-carb diet has still not been proven as working or more effective than conventional diet. By the way, that article sucks as it says that "sugars are bad" when it doesn't provide any verifiable source on that issue.

[@Euleogy]

A 'normal' diet does have carbs, but as I said earlier, the type of carbs matter. There are health factors that can limit this, as well as what the body is used to. Personally, I have PCOS, and so I need to eat a low-carb diet, but most people are fine with the carbs they need. You can get those carbs from non-grain sources though.

[@kaelahkelly6715]

Been taking this Weight Loss Green Store Tea for over two weeks now and have definitely noticed a difference in my appetite. Although not too much noticeable in my weight yet I do feel less hungry and my clothes seem to fit better. Will continue to use this product for now.

[@betzy7560]

They are eating a lot of fat coconut oil. Diets high in fat never work in the long run. Lifestyle with high carb and low fat does like eliminating oils, dairy etc

[@DJIndy]

Betzy Maya They only don't work when people foolishly get the idea that they can just revert back to the way they previously ate and be fine. If you go back to eating the way that made you fat to begin with, it will do it again. High carb doesn't work for most people (maybe most of European decent?) because it causes an insulin response (if you are insulin resistant) which makes you hungry/sluggish, and thus you'll end up eating more and doing less. Fructose and Sucrose sugars are some of the worst offenders for this effect, but other carbs typically act similarly, though typically to a lesser degree. Fats, on the other hand, satisfy hunger much better and do not typically make you sluggish when you are insulin resistant. Protein is kinda in between the two, but you need a certain amount of protein to maintain muscles (and to convert into what glucose your body actually needs when in ketosis).

[@gustavlp]

+Betzy Maya No, carbs are not at all needed. In fact, you're MUCH better off without them. I don't feel like arguing with you, since you seem to have very little understanding of biology and nutrition. I suspect you don't even know what "ketosis" is, so there's really no point. I'll link this article though, written by a well renowned doctor: www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/fat-health_b_4343798.html

[@betzy7560]

Ya'll make me laugh. High carb low fat is the answer. Gustavo you dont know shit hun

[@DJIndy]

Betzy Maya Sure, if you want to be hungry all the time, get diabetes and have a heart attack.

[@betzy7560]

DJIndy makes no sense

[@kalpic11]

I was feeling down and saw a tldr video, and I watched like 3 vids and now I feel better. I forgot about you guys for a while, comming back was helpful!

[@rociodeleonalburez.4409]

FAT makes you FAT, CARBS makes you LEAN

[@arigoesrawr218]

Congratulations on losing all that weight and becoming healthier! I had lost weight a few months back (about 30 lbs. in 3 months). All I drink is water and I look at portion sizes instead of calories or carbs. Stairs really help get rid of the fat in your thighs and butt (I have that problem as well). I climb over 100 stairs multiple times a day at school, it has really helped tone both areas.

[@tairademisheva3230]

cut animal products! :)

[@Lisanna23]

You guys match each other so well.

[@jeenjeanjeen]

The fat u eat is the fat u wear. High carb low fat whole food plant-based all u can eat lifestyle for the win. I eat more now than when I was half my age. Calories in vs calories out only works if you're eating animal products. Then u have to count ur calories and live in misery :-p

[@gustavlp]

+jeenjeanjeen No?! What are you talking about? The fta you eat is NOT the fat you "wear". You obviously have no knowledge in regard to health and nutrition. Let alone simple biology.

[@wasilaify]

+jeenjeanjeen high carb low fat is THE way to gain weight.

[@gustavlp]

wasilaify Exactly. Just look at what bears do in in order to gain copious amounts of weight before going into hibernation... They stop eating real food such as fatty salmon and other meats, and instead start eating sugary/carby foods like berries, fruits and plants. They gain weight incredibly fast, and the same goes for humans. We have evolved to eat fat as out primary energy source, especially saturated fats, since they are the most chemically stable. The problem is that we've been fed the wrong information for about 30 years, starting with ONE single study conducted in the mid 80's, by a man named Ancel Keys. His study was later found to be severely flawed, but governments had already changed their guidelines for health, and thus begun the "fear of fat" as well as the obesity epidemic. :/

[@brittcliz]

Wow. I am really proud of y'all! I am somewhat of a health-nut (when my pastry chef sister isn't around) and y'all are doing a great job! That Agave Nectar stuff is great & I've found that juicing is delicious and healthy! Juice those fruits & veggies! And it's in tasty smoothie form so double win! Keep it up! Y'all are fantastic...baby and I love watching your videos every week! I even just finished a 6-week trip teaching English in Jeonju & STILL watched your vids! Thanks for making me happy!

[@anudarib]

I like simon's t-shirt, it's so cute! btw, i've heard many people lose weight in korea, since the food mostly consists of various vegetables.. i really appreciate, u guys, cutting craps is NOT EASY.. as long as i remember, i never continued my crap cutting diet more than 3 days, i'd be just eating my snickers, potato chips, cokes and hamburgers monstrously right away.. and of course my lovely ramyun!!

[@mangafox16]

Martina looks gorgeous in this! I love her eyeliner!!!

[@gustavlp]

Of course you can. I'm living a "Low Carb Lifestyle" as well, and it has completely changed my life! My energy level throughout each day is ridiculously even and balanced, since my blood sugar level is much better! Not that I had issues with that more than other people, but the difference is still huge. Before I started I truly thought that it was 100% impossible, since I, just like you, thought that I can't live without rice and pasta etc. But I REALLY can! And I got difined abs as a bonus. ;)

[@skenery]

You guys are awesome! Cracking me up the entire time. Just discovered your blog as it was mentioned in drama fever. Keep up the good vlog!

[@baoshuwon]

I would like to lose that much weight too. But cutting on rice will be really tough because I need to eat rice once a day as I've been eating rice everyday in my entire life. Goodluck to both of you and Congrats to the weight you both have lost! Looks amazing!

[@fuwachii]

when you guys are editing you can always stand up, doctors now a days have their meetings outside and walk around instead of sitting. It really helps!!

[@starzzzy22]

I'm glad I am not the only one who loves to quote Fergalicious!

[@darkusmasqueradefan]

Hahah! Pon Pon Pon has got to be one of the most interesting songs to dance to, especially after watching the music video XD Great video guys, I laughed so hard

[@yubinim2]

That little fitness song gets me every single time...

[@christineberube4889]

MARTINA! I want to know about all the nerdy stuff! It would be so great is you did a video of you baking some low-carb muffins or other bake goods you guys eat! I am very interested in all the various flours you used and mention in your other video! Also, you should check out instride on amazone. It is like a mini bike pedels you put under your desk while you work! MUCH LOVE xo

[@IKeeperOftheGate]

Guys, on another video I had asked the question for a friend of mine...then I stumbled across this video...okay, now I know and I will tell her about it...thanks for sharing, and hope that some day we are able to have some Korean green tea with you guys...again, you guys look fantastic...keep up the great job of keeping fit...cheers

[@wholesome122]

I love the dancing idea! That is an awesome fun way to exercise.

[@miana86]

Like you guys were saying about Exercising with mini dance parties have you ever thought of doing the "Ultimate Kpop Workout"? Pretty much you watch an MV or listen to a song and if something happens you do a certain exercise. I've been doing it and it's an excellent way to stay in shape on my off season. Some are like "If you hear engrish do crunches while spelling out the grammatical error" and " If you catch yourself singing out loud, Sing while jumping rope"

[@arosic11]

i thought you guys were looking thinner and thinner! you look great and it's awesome that you tell the world your weights so confidently, it's inspiring!! :))

[@twiciauzumaki]

I hear Simon but I don’t see Simon 😭 love going back and watching y’all old vids ❤️

[@Pineappletaco]

All starches are 'complex' carbohydrates. Simple sugars have to either by mono or di-saccharides which are just sugars as most people know them.

[@smartskater11]

.... Korea has been on a health craze recently and white rice the popular grain of choice anymore. Most Koreans have moved towards brown rice or mixed grains rice (rice with barley and beans), which is definitely good to eat and will not build up as fat around the arms, the stomach, and the legs.

[@maishi]

There are companies that are now selling BBcream in the USA, and making BBcreams avaliable in the States. So most chains like target, walmart and the like and makeup stores like sephora will have BBcream. Loreal(good), maybelline(good), and garnier(horrid) all have some slightly under$10 BBcream formulas aren't as strong as when they were first invented in Germany-yes they original came form Europe-, but they are basically a tinted moisturizer with spf and primer/foundation qualities

[@DarkBlaze5181998]

does anyone else love these people as much as i do????

[@starbreakers5000]

One cup of broccoli is 12 carbs, half of which are fiber. One cup of spinach is seven carbs, four of which are fiber. I could keep going. Vegetables such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, radishes, leafy greens fit perfectly into a low carb diet. I used to be on a ketogenic diet, the target being less than 20 net carbs a day and I ate a bunch of vegetables while staying in ketosis.

[@ThisFamilyAdopts]

I lost 20 pounds in Korea, and gained it ALL back when I came to Canada. I think that Korean food in general focuses on veggies and protein, which is why it is easier to lose weight. North America in general is so carb and sugar heavy, that it can be difficult to lose weight, even when you try. Also, most of the foreigners don't have cars, so it is easier to just walk everywhere, which probably helped.

[@ApexNights]

go jump invisible rope in that small area where your "balcony" is, just do it for like 15-30 minutes at a time, jumping rope is more intensive than running but hard to do constantly while still being cardio

[@libbyferrell1]

I’m on a ketogenic diet for a while now. So I’ve been trying to cut back on the carbs and sugars but I feel so much better not eating that stuff anymore!

[@harusameiro]

I got my parents to buy organic coconut oil at Costco on a whim, after hearing about all the health benefits, and I really recommend that you at least try it. It is solid or liquid depending on the room temp, but it literally melts on your finger. Now, it DOES add a coconut flavor to many dishes (you can tone it down by using olive or another oil at the same time). Usually the flavor is a yummy bonus, but there are some times it clashes with the dish's own flavors, so use discretion. ^^

[@sugaichigo]

LOL your videos are hilarious!! You guys are such amazing script writers.

[@musxcxxaddxct]

I love Martina's hair like this

[@gustavlp]

I specifically said that fat is a much more "durable" energy source, and that carbs are much faster, which makes your body choose them before it chooses to use the fat. And just for the record, "cutting out carbs" doesn't mean no carbs AT ALL. I means that you cut out the biggest carb sources, such as pasta, bread, rice and so on. It's impossible to completely avoid carbs, since almost everything except meat, fish, chicken etc. and some oils have carbs. Even broccoli has quite a number of carbs.

[@JaydedCammie]

I can't wait to see the new place! Yay!

[@wildhearses]

I'm actually researching traditional korean food because of things like the china study that suggest you should eat mostly carbs and almost no fat or animal products. This seems like it would be much easier for you! Look up dr macdougal and or hclf vegan. It's really easy to just make bibimbap without the oil.

[@fantasieanime]

what I have learned in nutritional research is that white rice, which is starch, is just complex sugar and will store itself easily as fat. same goes for all "white" grain products(bread, flour, etc). brown rice has more fiber to slow down the absorption, and is okay on a diet, though cutting the carbs they mentioned out of their diet is not bad, as long as they have veggies, which contain good carbs, nutrients and fiber, all necessary for healthier eating

[@starrynightfall00]

I'd like to hear more of these kinds of health blog updates as time goes by :)

[@Akdcacac]

You could switch white rice to brown rice and eat only half a serving per meal - that worked for me so far!! (half a serving would be roughly 120g and i'm sure in Korea it's not difficult to find a food scale that measures in grams) But way to go guys. You guys look great.

[@elliepandalover]

"don't do it rice nooooooo" LOLLLLL You guys never fail to make me laugh my ass off ^^

[@DisenchantedDancer19]

I too have been trying to lose weight recently but I haven't been keeping track of my weight. I do some exercise such as dancing and I watch workout videos online. As for my diet I should note I am a vegetarian and am currently on a no flour diet. It's tough cutting out all junk food but I really want to lose a few more pounds and tone up. Thanks for this video it really has motivated me again! (I also have super epic dance parties!)

[@kalinshadow]

I have Ehlers Danlos. And I used to love them 8 years ago without ever knowing I had it then. I just related to her issues. And we lived in Korea. Then years later I was diagnosed. Now I’d love to just talk to her about it. ♥️

[@eekeumssi]

you guys should film a few of your "fitness" workouts. it might be good to share it since many of your viewers also have similar lifestyles.

[@batty4travel]

okay, wasn't expecting the kitten... That was adorable..

[@evama6348]

I really like Simon's "Scare Bears" t-shirt! LOL!

[@xtaleenmethane]

It's going to be this video's anniversary in a few days. Simon and Martina looked good in this video and they look even better now. :) Just wondering if you guys were able to reach your weight loss goal. I'm thinking that you guys did! :) More power to EYK! :)

[@AnUnimpressedCat]

You don't have to cut them out of your diet entirely but I'm sure if you maybe cut your rice and noodle portions in half it would help you lose some weight. You could also try swapping white rice and noodles for brown rice and whole grain noodles because whole grains are the carbs that your body needs for energy. For me I've found it's really tough to cut out carbs entirely from my diet, so I just try to eat smaller portions of them and eat more meat and veggies. Hope this helps :)

[@ymra1580]

Literally, before Simon and Martina, whenever someone asked me who my favorite youtuber was, I just shrugged. Now I have an answer!!!

[@dianajin9119]

AH, Martina, I love that you used "POP" - it's such a Midwest USA term haha

[@pammi89]

Yes. Cutting down rice and noodles will help you reduce your weight. I used to have rice with my meal 3 times a day. To T and since I am Asian it is hard to eliminate rice completely from my diet. I started out slow. I cut it down to only 1 serving of white rice per day. Like Martina and Simon said it is not just a diet. It is more of a life-style changing thing. Within 2 months period, I lost 10lbs. Nowadays I can enjoy a meal without rice.

[@VermilionLotus]

밥 (rice) is the Korean version, yes, and it does mean meal as well. But I think what Zen is trying to say is that if you were to change 밥 to hanja (Chinese characters), it's also the Chinese word for rice/meal. It's the same with Japanese.

[@AlethiaML]

Great job guys!! So proud of you guys! : D

[@wjdrlehd1]

Simon's shirt is awesome in every video. Badass Care Bears FTW!

[@lostinYourReality]

Me too because that's practically one of my only diet. But you don't 'have' to completely give it up. What I do is only eat white rice on Saturday. You're more likely to break your new diet if you just completely give up everything.

[@Hillary442]

its called Pon Pon Pon by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

[@ervincasiguran]

wherever you guys go, i will forever support you. EYK FOR LYFE! :D

[@kimluh1932]

Do a everyday eye make up video Martina! I love your makeup looks hahaha

[@JeebusLeebus]

So, you guys have mentioned that you will be staying in Korea for the long run. Besides a business visa, is there a possibility for foreigners to obtain a residence or citizenship in Korea? Is that something you guys have thought about and/or is it pretty much impossible to obtain?

[@eyl227]

I showed the Pon Pon song you guys mentioned to my friends. They thought I was tripping on something real bad when they saw the video.

[@all-that-glitters9367]

Same here, but it was expected since I'm the odd ball of my group that listens to kpop and watches korean dramas.

[@eyl227]

Same. Even though it's J-pop and I don't listen to it much, it popped up on my sidebar once on KZbin, so I checked it out.

[@ukrainianpride7]

What helps me is stack books or something stable on your desk, put your computer on top, and stand as you work. I remember my local newspaper made a big deal about how sitting is bad for you (sounds silly but kinda true)

[@sporkofdoomsday]

GUYS. We've all seen Martina's make up tutorials, but how about seeing Simon do Martina's makeup!? EYK, please do the The Husband Does My Makeup tag!

[@xNekokonekoX]

can i just say, omg martina ur eyeliner looks amazing LOL

[@paradyse1542]

you mentioned using coconut oil - please make sure it is organic unrefined raw coconut oil - if its not it will actually do damage to your body - the organic unrefined is wonderful and can be used as a body lotion and so much more!

[@Hyde4ever]

yeah, and if yall deep-fry anything, try using olive oil or veggie oil. definitely makes a difference.

[@ryano12]

STOP AT 2:25 OMFG THAT WAS HILARIOUS !

[@gustavlp]

If you exclude carbs from your diet you can eat as much as you want, until you're satisfied! So no more restricting your portions..You can eat steak after steak after steak (if you want), and you won't feel any sudden hunger later!! It's amazing! Please trust me, and hundreds of thousands of other people!

[@MrRyguy218]

Epic dance parties actually sounds like a cool way to get exercise, I might try that