Fat Guy Complaining. What Else is New? - @Barnacules

[@Barnacules]

It's funny how I clearly state in the video I had a lengthy experience with THC and CBD of all mixtures over a long period of time and it didn't work for me and people still suggest it every single other comment. It's funny how people don't realize that MJ isn't a drug that just works miracles for every single person, some people get sick from it.

[@OfficialMageHD]

Ikr? I watched up until the ipad part before commenting so I had the whole story xD

[@Sir_Bercilak]

Where's the link to Cargasm? I can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@JayHoonz]

Barnacules Nerdgasm I was commenting about it and then you stated it in the vid lolz sorry to hear that didn't work for you

[@deadbody408]

have you heard of kratom , some say it helps with opioid withdraw

[@thebad300]

yep like if i have a headache it amplifies it

[@Barnacules]

Added link to CarGasm in video description!

[@RefeatPlayz]

Barnacules Nerdgasm yay

[@NathanielLihash]

Refeat Playz uyiyur

[@kurupter458]

Barnacules Nerdgasm Since the other posts are filled up, I started calorie tracking after your first video, and I've lost 5 pounds starting Sept 20th. Weighed 233 and down to 228, and my Goal for March next year is to be below 200. I love what you're doing as it just requires self discipline, but I think moderately cheating the diet once a month if fine as long as I don't go over 2300 Calories. My thought process is cheating once a month satisfies my obese cravings without hurting my overall goal. However getting back on the saddle the next day is important to my goal and to change my lifestyle. IMO it's very important to hop back on the diet after a cheat day is to suppress ones urges to reduce future cravings and increase ones willpower. You already have that on lock down being a independent worker with your channels, and just need to apply some of that dedication will help from my experiences. This is the second time in my life that I'm going from Obese to normal, and I'm with on this journey. I'll post up when the calorie counting doesn't work for me anymore as there is a plateau for my height of 5'10, and will need to start exercising to loose weight. Keep up the great work, and "Never give up, never Surrender!" - Tim Allen & Angry Joe Show.

[@Barnacules]

Rock on Kurupter458!

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

This video made me realize I need to get help for my depression and anxiety. I've had it my entire adult life and I just kinda accepted that I'll always be a sad person. It affected me and my relationship with my daughter. Made it difficult for me to form friendships. It's just...terrible. I'm gonna finally seek help. Thanks for this video man

[@Barnacules]

+Ghost227 please do! Don't live another day alone or lost. I did that for way to long!

[@orotoi1]

@Barnacules Nerdgasm Man thanks for all your sharing you did. Please throw away the opioids... Try or just research first, going with cannabis medication. It will help you so much with your back pain and other conditions.. You need to find specific variety.. that dont make you "sick" as u said. There is great progression in research about it..

[@brettaugarten8445]

I started my weight-loss journey when you made your first video about it. I'm 6'2 and I started out at 340lbs and now I'm down to 306lbs! I can't wait to get down below 300lbs again, It's been YEARS. Wishing you the best on the rest of your journey. Also thank you for kickstarting those of us into finally doing something about our health and just like you, my wife started too!

[@marcela.rodriguez8719]

I just read your comment and i have to tell you. BE STRONG TILL THE END. 300 IT IS NOT THE GOAL !!! It happened to me just like you are right now and before i got to 299 felt so change that i start doing old habits man. 2 weeks later I was 316 and in a month gained 20lbs. keep going at least to 260

[@brettaugarten8445]

+Marcel A. Rodriguez My weight loss goal is 220. I was just saying I was excited to be below 300 again. Thank you though!

[@randygood3399]

Keep it up Brett, I am on the Sam path with you guys!

[@braydenbledsoe3252]

Just letting you guys know... video starts at 0:00.

[@loosescrewproductions680]

Brayden Bledsoe amazing :P

[@kepler1175]

Brayden Bledsoe thanks, I spent four hours trying to figure it out and you finally gave me the answer, thanks!!!

[@Kameni]

Thanks man

[@martticopriv]

thx

[@geennaam1201]

kept watching the video in reverse thanks

[@asdqwe4427]

I think the bad diet contributes to your depression.

[@rosen9425]

It really is something to consider!

[@ikonane]

And staying inside that room.

[@codypettigrew9972]

ikonane And not wearing real pants. How much sweat do those pj's hold before he washes them?

[@NotTheBestPvP]

Well no fucking shit.

[@Japalian24]

From what he was saying he still is dieting.

[@GwynethVM]

You're awesome, dude. Mad props for having the balls to open up your life to the entire world.

[@Barnacules]

It's not easy, but at the same time it's therapeutic and allows me to come back and hold myself accountable and get help from the right people. The trolls just disappear in the background noise.

[@GwynethVM]

I wouldn't imagine it to be easy, at all. I'm glad you use KZbin as a creative outlet for both helping yourself and others seek a path to self-improvement. Haha, don't feed the trolls!

[@vampire847]

Holy shit thank you so much for getting me to work out today... I just did nearly double the amount of pushups I normally do and feel great about it!

[@fightingfalconfan]

Or you can just not watch the video. If your not liking it; don't watch it. Simple as that. If you don't like were his channel is going your more then welcome to GTFO and un-sub. No one is forcing you to watch but yourself. So why don't you take some of your own advice and grow the fuck up and be a man and decide for yourself if your going to watch the video. Have a good night.

[@alexmad93]

I know this isnt related but you dont have the link to the second channel in the description.

[@elecblush]

I like these videos. While some might come here for the content alone, I think most people return to you (or any youtuber) because they enjoy your personality and enjoy your company. As such (for me at-least) this just makes me feel like i know you and know who you are a little more. I think its also a good think that people see the ups and downs and the fights other people have to struggle through, and maybe see that they are not alone in their struggles. And with that in mind i think this can be of great help to others. Keep up the good work, you have thousands of people cheering you on.

[@Barnacules]

+Electric Blush thank you, you're the type of viewer I love to have around.

[@iamadave]

70 days in a row so far. ive had shit days but ive held myself accountable! logged everything! and I'm down 25 lbs baby. keep it up man you fuckin got this.

[@_ben.]

613boroboy Nice job!

[@Tibialstone7]

I really appreciate how honest you are with yourself. It really shows how much your understand this process and how your mind will often try and trick you into believing you are doing the right thing by masking mistakes with lies. Keep on grinding and killing it Jerry!!

[@Barnacules]

First... :P

[@undefinable9081]

Barnacules Nerdgasm second

[@brynthomas3129]

Barnacules Nerdgasm goddamn;)

[@caylem3969]

Barnacules Nerdgasm f u jk good work man

[@brynthomas3129]

Barnacules Nerdgasm goddamn;)

[@RaptureFart]

Barnacules Nerdgasm dang it

[@Rainbow_Atlas]

it's incredible how open you can speak about your private Problems. I have a ton of respect for you!

[@SuperDarius01]

PS: I'm sure you have already heard of this but for the ADHD I have found that for me it helps immensely to be repetitive. For instance, I like model making and a lot of it is just cutting a little something precisely and glueing it then holding it over and over again. Legos also work. It has been easy for me to do but I also do have any hyperactive symptoms associated with my ADHD. I have also found it can be helpful on the legos side with my depression. As long as I keep them close to me when the depression hits I can usually muster up the strength to mess around with the legos and just build something for 20-30 minutes.

[@SuperDarius01]

Also no cargasm link.

[@ryannlarge8414]

My mother had me on the lowest dosage of Ritalin our doctor would prescribe and I took myself off at 14. ADHD sucks but you learn to live with it your own way. I tap and drum my fingers on things relentlessly. When my ADHD is really bad my fingers will actually bruise, callas, and bleed. The benefit is I can tap along to Metallica's "One" flawlessly.

[@SuperBigDog2U]

Hey Jerry, glad to see you're motivated and onto your goals you want. I'm also one that has a lot of medication from doctors for issues and found myself being wore out, no energy to do anything. I decided about a month ago to cut back everything for an entire month and I felt great. With the exception of glucose levels, everything else was fine, no issues. I decided then to only focus on my diabetes issues as the others are fine without all the meds, and cut back even on the number of meds I was taking for diabetes and found my numbers came under control with fewer diabetes meds, I still felt good and had energy. Sometimes I think doctors are soo fast to over medicate or pile one medication on top of another medication trying to get to some mystical outcome that never comes and in the interim the patient slowly goes into a stuper drugged up. Like you said, cutting meds can be dangerous, but I felt my quality of life was worth the risk and so far it has paid off. I hope yours turns out the same and you keep doing well.

[@witnesszer0]

at 6:47 some thing is leaking in front of you from the ceiling

[@simfam10]

I noticed this too! I was about to say something then I saw your comment.

[@dannymo4390]

+Nick Childs spoderman

[@PlugHideous]

It was pidgin shitting on him

[@Keelow]

hah glad I wasn't the only one to notice

[@HandlebarProduction]

Thank you, Jerry, for opening up and letting us get to know you even better than we already do. I am on percocet and fentanyl patches at 22-years-old and have been taking them for roughly two years. When you start going through withdraw - just because someone goes through withdraw doesn't mean they are a heavy, abusive addict - it is the most terrible feeling because you also have to deal with the pain.

[@HeliEnthusiast]

I'm sorry to say this but your life (you specifically) is a delicate balance of mood/pain/addiction/food. I commend your brief moments of resolution but ultimately unless you find a deep conviction for change you're ultimately going to end up chasing your tail. Find something that compels you beyond being sick and tired ... Moments of clarity fade away, will power is fleeting. Think about some of the deepest convictions you have... It doesn't take will power or "moments of clarity" to follow through on your convictions. Convictions are a part of the fiber that makes you who you are. You need to do some deep soul searching and find the conviction for change. I would advise against posting personal videos as a way of policing your bad habits or as a motivational tool to follow through on your half hearted promises.

[@EnoX91]

I love your update videos on the weight loss! I started tracking my daily intake after I watched your obese to beast video and I had similar experiences (not tracking, making excuses etc). But now I'm back on track now. I think it is normal to slip in this mood; the only thing that matters is that you keep going!

[@davk]

iPad ? Seriously ? Who is still using apple devices ?

[@0xff733]

davk everybody...well it seems like a large majority of people are

[@jessereed82]

davk Sent from my iPhone

[@SpinedYT]

davk got an iPad, iPhone, Mac, AppleTV

[@timyt13]

i like ipads more then android tablets, however like android phones more then any apple phones. PC MASTERRACE

[@lordanjucero]

davk I dunno, millions?

[@juancap3]

good for you barnacules !!! I hope you can maintain this for your whole life. you will see how wonderful this life is and how happy everyone of us can be. you have an amazing energy. Like your videos for a long time now ( maybe 4 years now)

[@MisterLepton]

"Flu like symptoms" People always say that and there is a kernel (pun intended) of truth to it but it's a woefully inadequate description of opiate withdrawal syndrome. Imagine the worst sickness you've ever had in your life combined with psychological/emotional torture (depression, anguish, anxiety, inability to relax AT ALL, EVER, inability to sleep, extreme loss of appetite) constant, never ending muscle cramps, cold sweats, chills, excessive yawning, excessive eye watering, constant need to "stretch" that is never satisfied, feeling like all sensory inputs are being overloaded. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. So, imagine that all at once and you'll notice opiate addicts fear withdrawal WAY more than anyone would fear "flu-like symptoms". They fear it like medieval torture in the iron maiden (air guitar).

[@markpawlusiak6137]

This guy gets it.

[@larrydehner1742]

Absolutely 100% correct, plus throw in the pain that you started the drugs for in the first place!

[@vanillaghost9455]

Is this not dose dependent? He stated in the video that he wasn't taking a large dose. Also shorter acting opiates like heroin have a much stronger withdrawal. While I agree that opiate withdrawal is horrible, cold turkey off of a low dose would probably only create flu like symptoms.

[@UnkyjoesPlayhouse]

Great video, thanks for the insight into your condition, I know it can be rough, been struggling the past 20+ yrs with depression and anxiety due to illness and it is no fun, I think your doing the right thing weaning off the narcs. Glad to see you doing videos again.

[@Baxtexx]

interesting, I have never used any drugs and I'm 23'

[@OZkehr]

TimoS caffeine?

[@xxuncexx]

Pussy

[@randomvideosn0where]

I guarantee you have taken drugs of some sort whether you know it or not. Have you ever drank tap water? Eaten chocolate? Pretty sure you have done at least one of them by the time you are 23.

[@Skankhunt-bl1tl]

Liar

[@Quelbischero]

fml, sucks for you..

[@Bugkiller666]

Thanks for the Honesty Jerry! That takes lots of courage ! We love you man!

[@fivestar2227]

Ironman Essex 990 Inversion Table at walmart best $90 I ever spent. Hang upside down a few times a day with a twisting and strafing motion to decompress those discs. Inversion therapy coupled with the weight loss journey should be a major relief on the back pains. I agree get off the opiates asap but I would keep the adderall around for those rainy days

[@floyd2386]

Inversion came to my mind too, but I would consult with some doctors with something as serious as what he has before using one. Wouldn't want something breaking off or anything.

[@fivestar2227]

Good luck finding a doctor that is not afraid to have a non prescription type conversation with a patient in fear of losing their medical licence. If he can walk & ride bikes im sure he will be fine dangling upside down for a minute a day.

[@randomvideosn0where]

Just make sure he gets the name brand one, the el cheapo models can be sketchy especially at his weight!

[@fivestar2227]

1/4" square tube steel with nice welds nothing cheap about it but the price

[@matthewshelton650]

DIY Archives Thats not a good idea for overweight people. It will just make his pain worse. And its not a good idea if you have a bone spur anyway. His back doesnt need decompressed, he has a piece of bone sticking out that shouldnt be there....

[@IRCNetEcho]

@Barnacules glad to see you doing well, from someone with chronic pain stemming from my sciatic nerve as well as a slight weight issue and ADHD the drug free route is definitely worth it. Depression doesn't last near as long, and I personally find it a lot easier to get back on the happy track. Keep up the great decisions! At this rate I wouldn't be surprised to see you hit around 200-220 in no time! Kudos

[@koen5777]

All I hear is excuses.. I bet we see you again in a month -_-

[@ItsExetic]

he's so full of shit lmao, I bet that's why a bunch of us actually watch him.

[@felixf4378]

Depression really fucks up your state of mind. The same thing happens to me. When I'm not depressed I'm very motivated and disciplined. Once depression hits all I want to do is sleep and not hear or see anything.

[@josephmastin38]

Koen word no offense but I seen a lot of these I fucked up videos on losing weight from this dude ....every time he starts he fails ... smh need more will power bro

[@koen5777]

Exactly! I wish him all the best. I have watched his videos for a very very long time but now it almost seems like he is forcing him self to make videos and doesn't really enjoy it. I mainly think this is because he has been lying to himself and maybe us about how he is actually doing. I have personally struggled with depression too and the worst thing you can do is make promises that you can't keep. Again I wish him nothing but the best but don't fool us focus on yourself!

[@OnABoatTV]

I suggest taking a look in scholastic journals and research depression and seasonal depression. Mental disorders can really affect your day to day life. The lack of serotonin and having your neurons reuptake serotonin when it's low can really make you lose energy, motivation, and reason. Just because you don't suffer from depression doesn't mean it's not real. They aren't excuses. He has a hard time with this and needs reinforcers to help him continue on his journey. He needs a little extra push since he wasn't as fortunate as you Koen. No need to be an ass.

[@johnjohnston3815]

I love these vlog updates.. Its cool seeing you be goofy Jerry, but its really awesome seeing you put your self out there on such a personal level. It sucks have to realize personal flaws. Keep it up man!!! I really hope to see you doing your thing for years to come...

[@RadiumFox1]

You probably had PCD...Post Con Depression when you got back from N.Y.

[@parl-88]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for all your videos Barnacules! I wish the Best for You.

[@CrackedDylMil]

You should try marijuana again for like a week. Maybe it just didn't help much because of some other medication

[@dk0263]

True

[@MrSlipfilth666]

makes no sense

[@okcovaH]

Actually it makes perfect sense. If you do take other medication along with CBD's or THC, depending on how you are using it, they can both chemically react together in the body. He is talking about Oxycodone or cotin, when you consume cbd/thc with those pills, they counteract. I know from experience. I was on Clonazepam for my anxiety, and I smoked a little bit. When I smoked I just kept getting anxiety, when I didn't take the pills but I smoked I didn't have anxiety. Its weird, but its science

[@Sirrob972]

He said that he started the drugs after the weed was causing him trouble

[@okcovaH]

saurabh dargula Yeah but he is also talking about adderal, assuming he has been taking it, also interferes with it, its just crazy

[@jimbrookshire8995]

Jerry! I'm very proud of you, I look at you in a whole different way now! I went through Percocet addiction about 3/4 years ago and it was very difficult. It's hard to come out and take responsibility for your actions especially a opiate addiction! You totally inspire me man! Keep you your hard work! I know you can do it! I'm about to start a KZbin channel, not sure exactly what kind, but I like the whole idea of just talking to your subscribers about life. Thank you!

[@Robertkopp84]

Winners don't use too much drugs!

[@danielmor4073]

Herr Bert winners use the most drugs ;) just not meth... never do meth only weed, acid, mdma and shrooms.

[@Robertkopp84]

Stfu fashist!

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

Herr Bert What is a "fashist"? Illiterate fucktard.

[@1977Pitbullrazor]

Thank You for being so strong and opening up.. I wish you the best in whatever avenue you take.

[@Lauris2211]

Colorie restriction is realy bad. Basically you are starving yourself for few weeks or so and then you'r body break's and then you binge eat. And thats completely normal that your body is telling you to eat more. And you realy cant controll it. But thats only my opinion and im not a specialist.

[@9826juls]

the person that told him to do this is so

[@LacrosseFever18]

lauris2211 Calories are the main factor in weight. Eat surplus and gain weight. Caloric deficit will cause weight loss. No matter how much you exercise or eat healthy as long as your caloric intake is the same as calories used you will stay the same. There is a negative impact from cutting to many calories at once, as long as you meet macros you will be fine.

[@ge2719]

lauris2211 what ever way you do it you have to eat less calories than you burn to lose weight. am I starving myslef if I eat 2500 calories and burn 1000 at the gym on top on 2500 regularly during a day because I'm lacking 1000 there. so then if exercise and eating right is how to oose weight what's the difference between that and eating 1500 and burning 2500 without using the gym and making sure to get plenty of vitamins minerals salts and fats and things your body cant make from stored fat in that 1500 calories... there is no difference. if you think that's starving yourself then you are wrong. starvation mode takes several days of eating nothing at all.

[@rfouR_4]

You're acting like 1900 calories is starving...

[@Lauris2211]

Rene Hourian yes for hes size it is

[@HeyItsWatson]

I've followed your channel for a while, and I never comment on videos (yours or others) but man....GET BACK ON THAT HORSE. I'm at the heaviest I've been in my life as well and you inspire me to get the job done starting now!

[@cky31695]

Isn't weed legal in Washington? If so it will at least help with pain.

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

he said he doesn't like weed

[@imonabudget4427]

weed has way more effect on your brain and personality than his meds do now moron

[@cloudk2088]

Somehow I doubt that when comparing Marijuana to Opioids. When you are hooked on opioids it changes your brain and personality in drastic way marijuana wouldn't.

[@rosen9425]

And it's inhaling vapor at best. It will affect lungs to some extent. It's a poor choice being on track to healthy

[@cloudk2088]

***** exactly. I guess finding a healthy addiction is the key, preferably no addiction at all though lol.

[@dolfandringa]

Lots of respect Jerry. The way you talk about it you're coming out stronger of this temporary set back than you went in thanks to your own perseverance and friends and family who understand what your going through. Just don't raise the bar too high. Just keep on truckin'.

[@jackmccafferty4605]

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[@MySHINeeAWESOME]

Jack Mccafferty rude

[@7ngel]

Jack Mccafferty fuck

[@ihavenofriends9621]

Jack Mccafferty didn't work

[@solesearched]

Damn you..

[@weezerbluealbum5984]

Jack Mccafferty good

[@marcsmen]

Wow. This really putts things into perspective. No one derserves shit like this and it makes me realise how lucky i am to not have nearly the same degree of issues in my life. It´s really inspiring to see that even when things go down the wrong path and bad things happen, you can still be a happy person with amazing people around you that care alot about you. Thank you for sharing your personal issues like this for others to learn, it is a very brave and smart thing to do.

[@dgluton]

just getting a chance to catch up on videos, having had a grandmother who battled morphine addiction, it takes a strong will to make this kind if decision man. I applaud you Jerry, be proud of yourself and ignore any haters!

[@Allavae]

I hope that things start to look up for you Jerry, and I look forward to seeing the content! All your vlogs reviews, and just any kind of content make my day better!

[@juggawest]

Love the mug a subtle way of flipping off or in your other hand to tell them where to go! Not a car guy but watching and subscribing maybe learn over there as well.

[@WahotsW]

I'm glad you are concerned and caring about your body! Its not easy, but it makes me happy to see *you* happier and healthier.

[@TriFrce]

Hey man, good for you. Super proud to hear others are making changes. It's almost enough to be inspirational! :-)

[@EricMesa]

Thanks for being honest and speaking about something almost no one is talking about - how opiates mess you up, even if you're doing it under doctor's orders.

[@DergEnterprises]

I love the humor at the end! Congratulations on getting your life back on track! I'm ecstatic that you figured it out and are doing something about it.

[@chewomabublegum]

Yes bro!! I cant tell you how happy this video makes me for you and for inspiring me! Heres to a healthy weight and a lucid substance free existence! Much love

[@duanye3154]

Hey we share the same birthday! Congrats on the weight loss, and glad to hear that you are cutting down on your medications! Keep up the great content.

[@jjnunez]

As a medical student seeing patients with similiar challenges, I want to especially congratulate you on these changes! Weaning off opioids/stimulants, dealing with chronic pain, losing weight... they're all extremely challenging things to do as you can attest. Keep it up and don't be discouraged!

[@bakedpotatogames9301]

I get like that too man, that dark cloud will always come over your head and stay but it always goes away and the more you let it be the less it will come. Hope you feel better everyday.

[@drew8552]

Jerry!! You're rockin it hardcore man! Major kudos, super proud! really inspiring too, i'm on my own weight loss lifestyle change. It's difficult but it's great to see that little slips don't mean a fail!

[@paulwharton1850]

Good for you - Love you telling us the whole truth about what's going on. Keep going, you're a great guy.

[@rock962000]

I know how difficult it can be to bounce back after going off a diet, but keep pushing forward, Jerry. I can definitely see the weight loss on you.

[@zero_cool817]

I definitely needed to see this today. I am day two off of opioids. It gives me hope. I have been on them for a year and a half and I too noticed the same personality changes in myself. Keep up the good work.

[@ericwmorrow]

Way to go Jerry! Really enjoy you candor and honesty with yourself. You're previous video inspired me to keep a food journal and to really think about how I'm "spending" my calories and I'm already seeing a difference. Thanks!

[@Mdub_actual]

thanks for sharing, i'm certain there are a lot of people that will benefit from you opening up; proud of you man, keep up the good work, and thanks for all the knowledge you share!

[@Shjinta]

Great video man. Glad to see everything is working out and coming together! Oh.. Happy Birthday!

[@Grillingandgoldpanning]

keep it going brother. You can reach your goals. I believe in you.

[@conorhyslop9131]

Jerry, we all have tough spots. The most important thing is that you continue again after. Keep your head up, keep pushing. ONWARD and UPWARD!

[@brandonm8105]

Great video. It's always nice to hear from you. I'm pumped for more Barnacules videos!

[@luckdawg1]

keep up the great work man, my mom was addicted to her medication and she didnt even know it but her body was dependent on it, so it good to see that you realise that it was trying to control your life.

[@mikelopez1259]

@Barnacules I clicked on this video because of the weight loss topic. I actually genuinely care about your journey. you can do it! You actually made me want to get back in to working out and you inspired me. keep it up man!

[@eclipsetrekker]

Thank goodness you're quitting while on perks and didn't let it get further into heavier opiods like so many do. Once again this proves you're a smart man! I wish ya luck with the pain management alternatives.

[@djrhatcha]

being severely obese myself I want to thank you for posting this and putting yourself out there. This is very motivating just to hear someone else feels what I feel about weight and losing it. Thank you again.

[@91PublicSafety]

Good for you buddy! I know the struggle, and I've been where you've been with your weight loss. Keep at it and know you're not alone. As far as the drug, I'm proud you're trying to make a difference and recognized your dependency. Most people realize it only when it is too late, and they slip into worse habits.

[@JVCFirearms]

Great job Barnacules we're here for you. You inspire a lot of us

[@Spfinator]

Good on ya Jerry. Takes a lot of courage to talk about issues like these. It can be very scary. I'm very impressed. Best of luck, Jerry.

[@bhilgefort]

I hope more people understand what you said in this video. I've been telling everyone this same advice for years. You have my full respect.

[@Gaboydragon]

Hey Barnacules I just want to say that I enjoy your content and it helps get me doing what I need to where I need to be in life, so thank you very much.

[@neophoys]

Jerry I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate you sharing all of this with us. I think I would never have the courage to share my life in such extend with thousands of people who are basically strangers to me. It is a very brave thing to do and each video you upload reassures me that there is more than hate and trolls on the Internet, but also a lot of caring and loving people who you can rely on to support you. I hope I can count myself to be one of those people.. Stay strong Jerry!

[@williambotieff2728]

Dude you are such an inspiration for me! I've been following you for a while and seeing you grow only makes me want to do and be better! Stay strong my friend! :D

[@JackC92]

Hey Jerry, I hope your well! I'm in the same boat as you bro, I've been on Opiates for 5 Years now for a back injury that occurred during my time in the Army and i honestly can say everyday is a chore, I know how you feel mate and I wish you and your family all the best for the future and keep fighting the weight man you look great!

[@MattMorgan270]

i applaud your strength and determination, you are an inspiration to me. i love your videos and im glad you are letting us be a part of your life

[@Gavrev]

Lots of positives - excellent stuff!! I've been following the fitness pal approach since you first talked about it in your vlog and it's true, the laws of thermodynamics are real aren't they!? Hehe. Nice grab on the iPad Pro by the way, and happy birthday for tomorrow! Good luck man.

[@bradleycomer8392]

Jerry thanks for the video as always. I can totally relate to the narcotics/pain med...I have been on them for about 20 yrs now and I am on two of the strongest known to man. I have many times, especially in the last year talked to my Dr. about getting off them or trying something new. Her reply is, she doesn't think my health would handle me going through the withdraws. Dude just keep up doing what you are doing. Depression SUCKS! I am also a suffer of that, season changes are the worst for me...Keep your head up!

[@joshbarron7406]

Jerry we love you, and so glad to hear your getting back on track!

[@walterwiniana]

Good on you man on your weight loss commitment, I know it's hard, especially when you fall off the straight and narrow and also trying to avoid all the food temptations around us, it takes a strong will to stick to a strict diet so I commend you on being strong willed. And I'm glad that you're getting yourself off the drugs for your back pain, I always believe the body will fix itself. I have weight problems like you, I was 142kgs and now 3 months later I'm down to114kgs, I have resisted all temptations around me, while the rest of my family eats badly, I put what's good for me into my body, water, vegetables, lean meats, and sugar-free drinks, and I feel so much better now than what i was 3 months ago, I have more energy, I'm not tired, I'm happier and even walking 10,000 steps a day, 3 months ago I couldn't walk up the steps in my house with feeling over exhausted and nearly having a heart attack, and yes I too was slowly developing back problems because my big gut was too heavy for my back, but now my back is better. It's great watching your videos, and I hope your weight loss journey goes very well for you, thanks for the video and take care. PS: That profile photo of me was how I was 12 years ago when I was 68Kgs.

[@dsknkt1]

Loved that video Jerry. You're steadily becoming my favorite youtuber.

[@justblairthompson]

Sorry to hear your woes... Don't know if this helps or not, but you might like to know, that I started my diet after watch your channel. I was not as heavy as you to begin with, but I was heading in that direction and needed to make a change. I have lost 11kg (24lbs roughly) and have moved from obese to overweight.. I hope to hit a healthy weight before 2017. I had a week off for a holiday, but other than that managed to keep within 1900cal most days. I would like to say thanks for sharing, you gave me that final push that I needed to get started and I am so glad I did. So give yourself the kick up the arse you need and get rid of that extra weight.

[@Duaneoca]

Good Job getting back on it. Having a fall is common. What is uncommon is getting up, dusting yourself off and getting back on the horse. You can do it dude! :)

[@azadanes]

That cup made my day 😂. Also, I love your weight lose vlogs. I watched Obese to Beast, thanks to you, and he gave me the motivation (and you 🙂) to finally do something for myself. I have started following your way of counting calories in reverse and it works so much better for me. Thank you for the awesome videos and wish you well on your road to being a healthier you.

[@PhatBoyFitnessJourneyVlogs]

I just want to say I am happy for you, your wife is a strong woman & a great supporter for you. You just keep up your grind, bro! It is ok to fall off, just pick yourself up and keep grinding. I have been at this for 2 years. I started at 320+ almost 330 lbs. I have dealt with bad pinched nerves & a brain hemorrhage that slowed me down. I am down to 237 lbs right now. Just keep up the grind man! You have great support!

[@Stevens_Images]

I feel for ya. It's tough fighting addiction. I wish you the best!

[@eckomind]

Jerry you are on the right track man. The long term is what is important. Don't give up because you go over your caloric intake for the day. Anyway, good luck and I wish you a happy birthday!

[@Lfomod1Dubstep]

hey that depression from where you where going home again, I feel that exact same thing every time I leave another country from vacation. I think it's pretty common! :) It's very strong to share this man! Much love form Sweden!

[@Spanaussie]

Happy Birthday to you from Australia 🇦🇺 Keep Going with your Quest..You're a great human being.

[@minionsgambit7126]

Great video matey and inspirational. Always good to clean the slate and be honest to yourself. Thank you for sharing where you're at. Take care and best regards, Fellow overweight IT guy.

[@BenoitLeclair]

Happy birthday!!!! Keep up the good work with the vids and the weight loss. Love that cup by the way. Very funny.

[@jean.luc.picard]

Congrats on getting off the meds. 2 months clean here. I thought I was going to die (I went cold turkey) but I finally feel like my old self again 2 months later and my energy is back!

[@kgasho]

Thank you for always making great video content, and "real live" videos. I appreciate them and what you do.

[@LParkes]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY! keep up the good work you're looking great and you've inspired me to start my weight loss and actually use my fitbit and stuff right

[@fo4101]

Hey man! hope you keep with your goals and reach a point where you feel better soon. You fighting a good fight, mate, congrats! Keep on it.

[@spikekent]

I love your vlogs Jerry. Not the usual patronising BS you would usually get from this sort of video. Just the straight-talking facts and experiences and above all ... blatant honesty. You really are an inspiration to a lot of people I'm sure. I wish you all the very best with everything mate.

[@s0nicpr0s]

Happy early birthday Jerry! Was happy to hear that you'll be taking your life by the horns. You and Jay have both made me hopeful that my weight loss adventure will be worth it. :) And I'm sure you've gotten this numerous times, and I've probably seen it already, but where did you come up with your channel name?

[@zombie22_]

I'm glad to hear that you're getting better, I'm glad for you man! Keep it up! Also, can we get the CarGasm Link?

[@seanmaxwell5231]

I hope the weight loss is still going well! Don't forget the regular updates!

[@mannys4539]

Jerry you are the man dude! This is why i watch you channel your transparent and truthful....Just keep it up I'm rooting for you!!! that ending was epic!

[@StevenDriggers]

Good on you for the weight loss big guy! Happy (late) birthday!

[@cowan2048]

Jerry, been there, done that with the opiates. I was in pain management for 25 years and at the end of my journey, I finally decided, as you did, to get off all the drugs for pain and find out where my pain level really was after masking it for years. My withdrawal from methadone (given for Interstitial Cystitis) was hell but I've found that the rewards for being pain med free, far outweighed the benefits of the drug. There is physical addiction and emotional addiction. There is always physical addiction with long term opiate use, it is the psychological addiction, when present, that is the most difficult to get past. I was fortunate that I was never psychologically addicted. Pain management is wonderful for those who need it, which I did for years. But I finally took control of my disease, started addressing the real issues, changing my diet, exercise, etc and the need for those meds diminished. It doesn't work for everyone but I'm thinking of you while you are on the detox journey. You have a friend.