How Fad Diets Are F*cking Us Up

[@alisongilmore1530]

10/10 for the commitment to the changing camera positions

[@jayallum2423]

Human beings are the only animal on the planet that dosent know what its supposed to eat.

[@jeckert547]

I dunno if we’re the “only” - my dog will eat literal shit if I don’t hold him back 😂

[@jayallum2423]

@jeckert547 very true haha, although out of choice they would eat mainly meat I am guessing.

[@goforbroke2]

No we know what to eat, but majority of people don’t have the discipline to follow through with it. Most people don’t want to cook home meals everyday when Uber eats is a few clicks away…..

[@Mark-ho6tn]

Humans aren’t animals fool

[@MrAmadeus1998]

Humans aren’t “supposed to” eat anything.

[@Unionjackwilderness]

This has to be the best advice of any video on KZbin. Eat less move more and don't get hung up on what where when. Live life and enjoy it. We need more of you James. Keep spreading the common sense.

[@Shvabicu]

​@@Josh-fg3fe Found the deluded cultist

[@m9672jr]

It's good advice for someone who wants to be relatively healthy for modern day standards, but not for people who want to attain optimal health.

[@m9672jr]

@@Josh-fg3fe which is why I’d always rather listen to someone like Eddie Abbew who will give you the truth rather than James smith who will make you feel better but won’t actually make you healthy

[@whereruaaron]

@@m9672jr lmao Not only does Eddie not give you the truth there is no such thing as optimal health, especially not from him

[@m9672jr]

@@whereruaaron sure bud

[@MrAmadeus1998]

I eat toilet paper and wipe my ass with chicken and rice. I’ve lost 50lbs and it’s totally changed my life, I feel so focused and detoxed now.

[@suchaccountwow4858]

Have you make sure it's grass fed toilet paper? 🧐

[@MrAmadeus1998]

@@suchaccountwow4858 never.

[@Shvabicu]

You hit the nail on the head. Nutrition has become an alternative religion for lots of nutcases.

[@steveboutcher80]

Best health and fitness advice on KZbin. I feel your frustration bro. I think the biggest issue effecting mankind is people have lost or sacrificed their ability to think for themselves. Please social media, tell me what to think!

[@ZacTBH]

Really appreciate what youre doing, no nonsense, straight to the point with facts backed up with sources.

[@Lieutenant-Dan]

Great video, agree 100%. I've also noticed a lot of people like to agonise over minutiae that may make a 5% difference while neglecting the basic things that make the main difference to overall health and wellbeing.

[@pievendor01]

Absolutely love the message you are conveying, the best part is the advice you're giving is timeless its true now and it will be true in 50 years when some new or better yet a reused fad comes around. Keep up the amazing work 😊

[@djg9589]

I don’t know how you aren’t the most popular online guy in the world. The way you put things is excellent. People, myself included over complicate trying to have a well balanced life. Great video 😁👍🏻 congrats to you & the missus about the baby 🥳 and the RS6 😂

[@JamesSmithPT]

I appreciate that! 🫡🙏

[@Logan4661]

Because James delivers facts, and that doesn't go over well people that need to be in a cult, or those looking for a quick fix that doesn't require much effort or thought. He also speaks of simple truths, such as eat less (calories), move more. That's really off-putting to people that NEED this to be complicated and difficult, (the "calories are impossible to calculate," and the "but my HoRmOoOoNeZz won't let me" crowds), so they have an excuse for not losing weight. Weird and sensational get clicks, facts and truth, not so many. Except for cats, they get clicks no matter what. If James wants to get millions of subs, he's gonna have to get some kittens in his videos.

[@dawnjansenvanrensburg6541]

​@@JamesSmithPT 😮 Congrats on the baby? How did I miss this. You having a Baby??

[@tazduncan7221]

This absolutely certifies you as my favorite. Solid, realistic truths.

[@hobotify]

I watched that Netflix documentary, and the study results were simple: People who ate a balanced diet and exercized more, became healthier. Vegan or not. Shocking. There was also a bunch of filler about how environmentally damaging industrial-scale farming is, but we already knew that too.

[@LouNYF]

From a Vegan since 2018 - great video James. Looking forward to more BJJ videos geezer 💪

[@chameleon-dream-band-official]

As my nan used to say "everything in moderation" and "a bit of what you fancy does you good". Good enough mantras for me.

[@srmissouri]

I. Love. Everything. About. This! Thank you for this!

[@JayFriedrichs]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic. Everyone is orthorexic and worrying about the wrong shit

[@jacobsavage9383]

I think a video of you giving your opinion of Gary Brecka would be banging

[@bovineaviation2771]

Been reading Layne Norton for a while now and this is what I’ve gotten out of it. Excess body fat is bad. Eating too much saturated fat and LDL is bad. Exercise, vegies, and protein are all good. Don’t worry too much about anything else.

the more I watch your videos, the more I like this channel! great stuff.

[@miloradstrbacki4248]

This man feels like a voice of reason in a sea of literal SHIT that is social media content. What he is saying is "the basics" that most of us have heard at some point but people keep going deeper and deeper and trying to find THE diet, THE excesrise plan... Shut the fuck up, eat less, move more, you are good. That's basically it. Love it James, keep at it man. On an unrelated (kind of related..?) note, i'm starting BJJ next week and i couldn't be more excited!

[@Plantedstrengthandnutrition]

The way you edit your videos satisfies my ADHD immensely 👊🏻❤️

[@slamballer97]

Love the truths brother! As a type 1 diabetic I can assure you that sugar, in reasonable quantities, won’t kill you. But if I cut it out entirely it will kill me. Lol thanks for the great, balanced, fact based advice.

[@RepsNRedemption]

I agree james. The world has been following food trends since the 80’s instead of just sorting there eating out properly. Everyone wants to get results fast & sees fads as the way to get them. Great video brother.

[@jonevansauthor]

Dr Kellogg was doing it, and I'm sure people did it earlier. He was obsessed with your excrement, and the idea that touching yourself should be, and could be stopped, with circumcision. I like the cereal but he was a sick puppy whose ideas mutilated generations of children.

[@pantoqwerty]

It relies on two things: overweight people are looking for an excuse rather than accepting “you f#cking eat too much buddy”, and there’s never been a problem some charlatan couldn’t get rich selling you a solution to. Combine the 2 and you have decades of diet advice and “programs”.

[@ElisaPlati]

You're a legend, James! Great, easy to understand and to the point video once again. Thank you 😊

[@alexandergavin3104]

Spitting straight FACTS. Everyone in the country needs to watch this. 10/10 info.

[@alexandergavin3104]

@__SIRJamesSmith No problem! Much deserved recognition man. What would you like to discuss?

[@alexandergavin3104]

@__SIRJamesSmith @JamesSmithPT this you or some scammer?😂

[@steventhomas-green787]

Mate why don't you have 100 million subscribers, it's because the world unfortunately is full of people who are desperate for a quick fix, and listen to people who offer this fix for money, I so wish people would question everything again.

[@bdoesbjj]

This is so down to earth. No-nonse approach. Love it.

[@nickjones6186]

That is epically real yet again. All other influencers should be bowing down to your level of transparency

[@HiddenAbruzzo]

Love Sven just hanging out on the couch while James films this

[@andrewzach1921]

Thanks for the video James

[@sdhf34]

Absolutely spot on James 👍 Great video that highlights the lunarcy of these fad diet cults. Everything in moderation was always spoken about back in the day, and it is totally forgotten about nowadays within society. Don't cut out certain elements from your diet!! Very active days eat more, less active days - guess what!!?? Eat less!! Move more!! Too many excuses in today's world. Its a joke. Cheers James for keeping it real 👊

[@brucejensen3081]

I just eat the same amount each day, doesn't worry me if I gain some fat in winter and lose some in spring/summer. Saves on heating and cooling

[@mrmikef10]

We need more people like James for sure.

[@sujaynis3905]

i love this lad!

[@Ian-H76]

Having a six pack isn’t going to stop you killing yourself 🙌😂😂😂 James, you are a gift ❤️

[@danieljeray8735]

I like the fact there was a noom ad at the start and a fitbit thing at the end

[@andyjcoop]

Great overall message, and a lot of people need to hear this. I will however add my two cents. I have a very physical job and train multiple times a week. I never had an issue with excess body fat, six pack year round. I always felt like my issue was not getting enough calories because of how much I do. However I recently switched to a whole food diet. Cut out a lot of excess sugar, processed food. Just very simple, fruit, nuts, veg, meat eggs and things like honey, rice legumes etc. just a basic, good food diet. I noticed an enormous change, heaps of old injuries and niggles healed within weeks, sleep improved, digestion, mood. It was fascinating. To me, obesity was never an issue.

[@sulaimanrauf9128]

100% agree with your take on this, have recently done the same and seen similar benefits. Usually think James has a lot of common sense but underplays the benefits seen by moving away from UPF because of his own biases.

[@RichMcIsaac]

This is just good quality content. Im capping it at 80% and off to get my 20% of V-shred.

[@xJEC23]

If I’ve subscribed to your channel, liked the videos and told people am I in a cult? Or is this just common sense, eat the best that you can, do the best you can do and have a goal, simple or BHAG either is fine, just keep score with yourself and try and improve in the long term . Thanks James, one of your best videos yet

[@iDanDelf]

🤣 LMAO... Oh man, this one was difficult to watch! Thank you, for helping balancing out this landscape! (Fitness Industry)

[@JoshGudgeon]

This video is great, it should be shown in schools

[@the23er]

Finally the a type of James Smith Video why i subscribed. As someone struggeling with obesity, i can only say that in the end the only thing helps, is reducing calories consumed, increase calories burned. (Basic stuff) AND all this needs to be in format that is sustainable in your lifestyle. And be aware of lifestyle changes and try to adapt early enough, thats what brings the yoyo-effect if not done. So walking more is also basic, but the easiest thing to include in a sustainable lifestyle. Take the stairs.

[@mattylee6944]

Awesome bro definitely a better way of looking at health and well-being

[@andrewwalden2273]

Finally, some honesty online.

[@h3l1x23]

0:17 I haven’t watched the rest of the video yet, but Paul Saladino’s argument here is that animals will kick you or bite you if you try to eat them. Vegetables can’t do that so instead they send out their defense chemicals. I’m not defending Paul, I know nothing about this but I just wanted to let you hear his argument for it.

[@Davy_D]

Fantastic video. Couldn’t have said it or explained it better. Great work.

[@Mike-ix1ou]

Well you could have said that better 😂

[@Soffiafinsen]

Bravo 👏👏👏👏 thanks for telling us these (obvious?) (common sense?) things !!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@davidflood3022]

Love the production of this one, all the short cuts and turns. So funny. Great message as always though mate 💪🏼

[@MarkCup70]

Nice, to the point 👍 Balance, that's all you need.

[@tategall]

Hey james, Been watching you for quite a while and love your stuff being a fello aussie and rugby + BJJ athlete - was hoping for you to do a video on how to build up cardio and if cardio loses gains. Cheers

[@andreasvandieaarde]

The statement you made about the meta analysis that "sugar on its own does not cause weight gain, and does not prevent weight loss, as long as you manage the amount of calories someone is consuming" is a simplification of the study's findings and requires some unpacking. Here's what the study actually found: - Increased sugar intake *was associated with weight gain:* Adults who increased their sugar intake gained an average of 0.75 kg compared to those who didn't increase it. - Reduced sugar intake *was associated with weight loss:* Adults who reduced their sugar intake lost an average of 0.80 kg compared to those who didn't reduce it. - Isoenergetic exchange of sugar with other carbohydrates showed no weight change: When sugar was replaced with other sources of calories (like starchy carbohydrates), there was no significant weight difference. However, the study also acknowledges some limitations: - Short intervention durations: Most studies lasted less than 8 weeks, making long-term effects unclear. - Difficulty controlling caloric intake: It's challenging to isolate the effect of sugar alone, as people often change their overall calorie intake when advised to change their sugar intake. - Potential publication bias: Studies showing significant effects are more likely to be published, which could skew the overall picture. Based on these findings, here's a more nuanced interpretation: - While managing overall calorie intake is crucial for weight management, evidence suggests that simply reducing sugar intake can lead to weight loss, and increasing it can lead to weight gain. - Sugar-containing foods and beverages often contribute to excess calorie intake, making it easy to consume more calories than needed, even if you consciously manage your overall intake. - The long-term effects of sugar intake on weight and health are less clear, and further research is needed. Therefore, the statement you made is an oversimplification. While managing calorie intake is important, relying solely on that and ignoring the impact of sugar might not be the best approach for weight management. Remember, interpreting complex research requires caution and a nuanced understanding. Always consider the study's limitations and context before drawing definitive conclusions. Slightly ironic of you to roast people for not reading studies while low-key misrepresenting a study you referenced yourself. Stay humble.

[@movemorenowjames]

one of your best vids to date. All very true...and very forgotten by most.

[@timandrews2023]

Fair points - it all comes down to basic principles in the end

[@OVERSKULL87]

I'd been wanting you to address these fad diets as I came to the realisation recently that all the ones I had tried in the past had basically done nothing more than leave me in a calorie deficit. (Ducan, Slimming World, Carnivore etc). Thanks to you James I am now simply counting calories and losing weight and feel great for it 😉.

[@Crypto_Chris01]

Good to see you back with your no BS content!

[@jackrogers1115]

see my most recent comment. BS parts in his content...

[@quirin5061]

that last sentence sums it up perfectly 👌

[@cayasm]

On point, it's about balance it won't happen overnight follow the process and you will see results. Eating 10 eggs a day with fried liver is not a good diet.😊

[@lunatic2540]

James, You're down to earth and realistic. I appreciate that you're not ripping your shirt off and screaming like an evangelical about your massage because you don't need to, because you site a study instead. That, and being funny is far more effective for teaching someone like me. Thank you.

[@zachb.6606]

Love this, great advice! Thank you.

[@maletenance]

Couldn't agree with you more James. Love your videos.

[@Xbox_Nation]

That was an incredible and accurate description on getting a chip out of the wrapper whilst walking home 😂

[@antiperspirant]

like fingering a girl hahahaha had me rolling

[@rixsnug2056]

This should be the only video that anyone needs to watch on diet.

[@JeffBourke]

The problem is that FAD diets actually work because anything other than business as usual will work. If I went on a diet tomorrow and picked half the alphabet and excluded all foods with first letter from that ban list…..it would actually show some weight loss.

[@gemschaeffer7291]

Great video James and a lot of common sense spoken here

[@theguynextdoor9420]

I'm late to the comments, which means late to your channel...have to agree with the overall delivery. But I'm more in agreement with the last bars you dropped: don't just train/gym, do so with a goal in mind. Do sport! Start off slow. Find ur pace, commit, and most of all, enjoy. Also: I'm competing in my first bjj comp tomorrow! OSS😁

[@RUDOLPHBROWNE-g1d]

Another bubble buster!!!! Fitness influencers must have a photo of your face on their dart board. 😂 Food is nothing more but fuel for your body, so I’ve always believed that you should be eating according to your energy output. If you’re very active you’re gonna need more fuel, but if you are mostly sedentary you’re gonna need less. This was a great video packed with practical advice that none of the fitness influencers who want to get into your wallets would tell you. Thanks again.

[@dimitrakaramanogou9324]

😂😂😂😂 Dying here. Vshred was the first ad on your video. For a second I thought he highjacked your channel.

[@UltraMagnis]

The amount of people I have talked to about calories and how to manage/loose weight and they are surprised when I show them how easy it is. And they don't have to starve themselves, don't have to kill themselves in the gym to the point of injury etc. they don't believe me yet I'm the one in shape and they ask whenever we are out eating or drinking how I do it.....I explain and they want details....I say I eat whatever I want to a point. I don't gorge myself on a 1500 calorie meal then not eat until dinner time. I portion it out over the day to hit a goal for my body. It is nuanced in that everyone is different but a basic rule of energy in and energy out is all it takes. If you eat more then you burn you are Gunna gain weight. If you eat less then you burn you'll loose weight. Simple....easy and doesn't restrict the diet at all. Have that icecream just don't have the whole tub.....have that extra slice of pizza just don't eat the whole thing in one sitting.....stuff like that. I have an autistic son and a stressful life as well. I often hear it's hard with kids and life....yeah ok I get that and I miss my goals sometimes but am I Gunna let it ruin the progress I made absolutely not.. people stress too much on the how and not as much on the oh well I'll start again tomorrow. Social media doesn't help with them always trying to reinvent the wheel even with training. Your channel James is the only one I see telling it how it is. It isn't complicated your phone can calculate your calories you need and don't. Your watch can track it these days it's simpler then ever but people make it so so complicated.

[@Sasquatch36912]

What a breath of fresh air

[@ashleighwalton26]

James you probably won’t see this comment but what a video this is. Loved it❤️

[@fadegboye]

Spot on as usual!

[@Mrdrunkenbadger]

This was really really good. Nice one mate

[@RavingEngineer]

This guy knows it!

[@binyaminostrovsky6680]

beautifully said and done

[@raphaellebeau6368]

Really good video! Thanks for the content

[@bobbiealhindi2322]

Thanks again for keeping it real❤

[@kanki1174]

Excellent video. Great views own the topic.

[@t-roy13]

100% agree. Find what works for you.

[@Ibanezguy2007]

Eddie Abbew is literally pulsating with rage at this video…😂

[@tmahony34]

Some of your best work!

[@ninjadudeofficial]

Car dependency has done a lot of damage to people's movement. Urban sprawl putting so many things we use constantly further away, and a high percentage of car journeys being only a couple miles it's no wonder people are fatter than they used to be. Walking or cycling to work and other places does your brain a whole lot of good and your body even more, and it means less pressure on you to get exercise in other times. Driving to the gym to go and step on a treadmill is absolutely insane. People are gaining weight because ordinary daily tasks require less movement than they used to and high calorie food is more accessible than ever, simple.

[@chrispainting8115]

You always seem to word things so well but this. Wow you nailed it. I love fucking it!

[@bobodapopper]

Need more people like you 🫡

[@UnknownMann.]

I got injured during a hard kickboxing spar, couldn't walk the next day, and from then on, I realized how much i appreciate my legs...

[@ben_sch]

I want to thank you, James! In the past I've always been fixated on the goal of becoming big and shredded at the same time. Your other video made me realize that it's probably way more healthy and realistic to find my personal sweet spot between looking great and feeling great. Since then my whole attitude towards food and working out changed dramatically and I found new joy in the process. I am no longer trying to achieve this perfect look but rather something that feels right. I am sure once I reached this spot it will be way more attractive than the ultra shredded look I was aiming for - because I'll be happier like this than otherwise. And yes, I am trying to look good for other people as well (as is everybody else). But my focus has shifted on feeling better and becoming more capable. Thank you for your inspiration for that! Please keep spreading this message of common sense, being human and enjoying life. It's a much needed antidote to a hyper-optimized society.

[@brucejensen3081]

Some people aren't living life cause they are out of shape, some because they are so preoccupied with being in shape. Just got to hit that sweet spot inbetween

[@robmoubray8811]

Love this James. Super informative

[@abhishekmukherjee1680]

You have taken the right topic mate ✌🏻👌🏻

[@TREEfool]

Damn. I've read all the diet books in my library and this video destroyed them all in 10 min.

[@MrBeeMeR320D]

Great message!

[@paweadamczyk4096]

If not seed oil, what do you usually use for cooking? E.g. if you want to put some chicken breast on the pan.

[@daveharrisonjnr]

You know what I was just thinking about the same thing, loving the video and keep up the great content ❤. I can’t wait to get back in the gym freely after my operation on my UCL ligament in my right thumb!

[@ronweenk]

Great advice James,

[@marctrainer5161]

James! You are the only one speaking honest truth! We thank you! How do we join your cult? 😂 P.s I watch all your videos - but only just noticed in this one you are starting to get BJJ ears - aka cauliflower ears! Maybe it’s the cap you wore, maybe it’s not - just saying 😂

[@julianzacconievas]

Love your work James. I will only argue one thing: The idea that only 20% of calories should come from things you enjoy is not good. Improving your relationship with food should be a goal if you only enjoy 20% of the food you consume. Come on, scrambled eggs are to die for; a fresh tomato, cheese and basil salad can be so delicious it might seriously change your whole week; a freaking apple straight from the fridge is a treat; roasted veges are incredible. If the only thing one enjoys eating is hyper-palatable foods, there is an issue that must be addressed. I'm of the idea that 80-90%% of your calories ought to come from foods you enjoy, and the rest from foods you know you are suppose to eat to maintain the right balance. In my case, my 20% is mostly whey protein/fish/chicken, because I naturally crave carbs with fats (ice cream and chips, ya know). But yeah, totally on board with everything else said here. Less worrying, more living. We are generally doing pretty well.

[@K4R3N]

Confused, should I tan my arse hole or not? Thanks James.

[@TheHalfmanofOz]

A balanced take. Cheers!

[@TheHealthyYinzer]

This is the truth man

[@ANXIE7Y]

Love your vids.

[@chrisbevs4420]

Best health advice ever...

[@conorbyrne3519]

Transitions are 🔥

[@straightdownthebarrel]

Starting mini fires🔥 from the end of a stick haha I lost my shit! 😆🤣😂 go hard james 😊