How I Lost 40 Pounds in 4 Months

[@spaghettimkay5795]

Xiaoma having a nearly 150kg squat is not something I expected. Good stuff.

[@LangstonDev]

DA roachdoggjr?!

[@cosmictraveler1146]

@markingtime2.0Says *who* ?!?

[@spaghettimkay5795]

@markingtime2.0 speak for yourself sir, I'm exclusively training glutes tomorrow because of this comment

[@DankMemes-xq2xm]

@markingtime2.0 people like big butts

[@savannah7375]

​@markingtime2.0 I'm a woman and I like guys with big butts 😊

[@ckingfitness1003]

I don’t know what I’m more shocked about the fact that Ari lost 40 lbs or the fact that he’s 5 foot 5!

[@GhastlyCretin]

Right. He doesn't look 5'5". Something about the way he's proportioned makes him look at least 5'9". And the people in his videos never seem to tower over him 🤷

[@Henry_Red]

He's always looked 5'5" to me

[@ekit218]

This happens quite often and its usually to do with angles. For people that are doing content for looks like bodybuilding /fitness, there is also optimized lighting to make everything show better than real life.

[@The_Lightless]

Nah he looks like a shorter sized individual idk what y’all on about

[@TeamPerry5]

I thought the SAME THING!

[@anthonyvega1959]

Proud of you bro. I was 702lbs and I'm now 336lbs so I know the struggle

[@L_M_C]

Respect!

[@anthonyvega1959]

@L_M_C thank you, it wasn't easy but we'll worth the extra life I gained back. I'm now trying to get approved for full body excessive sking removal

[@jenngranados825]

Respect 🫡 It takes a huge amount of discipline to accomplish something like that!

[@anthonyvega1959]

@@jenngranados825 it does

[@user-tm8jt2py3d]

@@anthonyvega1959 damn that's amazing. but, just being honest, don't you still have some more distance to go before that surgery? or no?

[@lilbabybiik5749]

“being comfortable with hunger” is spot on. Sometimes waiting a little bit helps tell you if you’re actually hungry or just want to chew or taste something. Thank you for the inspiration❤

[@aaronvaughn1954]

I feel you also get an added kick of energy running clean and your organs not being tasked with constant digestion.

[@isagoldfield7393]

@@aaronvaughn1954yes and the best thing is that you feel so much lighter👍

[@ShhheilaASMR]

there's also the consideration that when you eat refined carbs your blood sugar will spike, so once it crashes it triggers cravings and hunger anyway. But eating higher fiber and lower GI will help immensely with it! Even though it's counter intuitive for some people. You assume you will be hungry after a salad. It just needs some water and fiber based heavy ingredients to way you down coz if u smash down the leaves you're really not eating much volume - but its WAY more filling than bread. Which is why restaurants serve bread, to make you hungry enough to order dessert ;)

[@VV-xy8dj]

I am a dietitian and you nailed it. Vegetables take up space. I always advise people to eat them first and put no limit on the amount of vegetables. Good for you. Keep up the great work!!!

[@jenniferforest5400]

The greener the better

[@Plxusible]

Carotenoids too. Red, yellow, purple, orange, not plain potato or corn.

[@annakissed3226]

There are multiple studies have been done on the Hypotheses that vegetables fill you up. Studies where groups were allowed to eat as many leafy green vegetables as they wanted but nothing else. What they found was that whilst people could fill themselves till they vomited green vegetables but the hunger was never saitiated They never felt full The fastest way to feel satiated is to eat fully saturated fat. People eating such a diet lost weight quickly as they could not gain calories fast enough before they were to full to eat. However if they were given sugar this stimulated consumption of food. If given enough sugar they could never feel satiated and started to get hunger pangs when ever the sugar went away - this is known as withdrawal symptoms. But in time you can learn to live with out sugar and use fat instead.

[@annakissed3226]

If you don't eat Fat you will die. If you don't eat Protein you will die If you don't eat Carbohydrate and you menstruate that can be very bad for you If your water is just H2O without minerals etc. Menstruation seems to need minerals that are generally only found in some vegetables. But all men & most women can survive without carbohydrates.

[@CaimAstraea]

yea definitely you can stuff your fat face with cabbage and lettuce. Not the most apetizing but you can force through one kilogram of it and it's barely 300 calories if that. That mfer will fill your stomach for half a day or untill you poop it out. So even if you are hungry after that it will be extremely hard physically to stuff a pizza down your face hole since there's no more room left. Your stomach and esophagus is clogged up with cabbage.

[@L3xinat0r]

Your language content is always awesome, but i'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to share this with us. So many need to hear this journey/message especially since (myself included) a lot of people lost track of their lives/fitness over pandemic. Having a healthy balance is so important to a happy life. Thank you so much for sharing :) !

[@kaschelander]

For me it`s life happened, after three kids and all that stuff, content with missus, kids and work, you just let it go. Then one day i woke up and looked in the mirror and damn you`ve gotten fat. Working on that now... ;)

[@A-oy9yf]

@@kaschelanderGood luck ❤❤❤ On the same journey as a teenager

[@Lostachilles]

This is so very true. The pandemic is still ongoing, though, and more and more people have mysterious ill health problems as a result of infections, like heavy fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, and a bunch of other things that make gaining weight easier and losing weight more difficult. I'm really glad that he felt comfortable to share this very personal part of his journey with us, as it's something that a LOT of people are experiencing. The best part is that it's not some typical diet-fad shtick trying to sell you something questionable and dubious.. it's just straightforward good advice that works.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

The timing of this is incredible. As others have mentioned in the comments, I needed to see this on my feed. Exact same story. Put on about 60lbs since COVID began. Incredibly frustrating to not be able to wear clothes that once used to fit. And since I work from home, I'm always in joggers and t shirts. Every time I get hungry..I blast down some cookies and milk or just junk food etc. I do train very well thinking, it's all a dirty bulk. Enough is enough. At 36, it all changes TODAY. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS.

[@poochiew.9302]

I wish you luck in your weight loss journey! I've lost 25+lbs so far by changing diet too. No more pop, little to no sugar, less carbs, drink water.

[@brandkim.]

hey dude good luck and stay motivated. you got this ✊

[@bruce8703]

Dang this is me too. Weight gain since covid has been killer for me. Hopefully this was my wake up call too.

[@Murasame13]

You should document your journey somewhere!

[@dyguijarro]

you got this!

[@posaiduck1131]

Honestly, ever since this video dropped out, I lost 40 pounds in 4 months. I started off doing what you said you did, but it did not work out great for me so I experimented and ended up getting better at cooking. For me, having delicious, homecooked meals resulted in me stopping my "boredom eating", I realized that, when I eat bland food that I don't enjoy, I seem to default to eating junk food or fast-foods. This video has been a lifechanger for me and was a big reason for me to change my life for the better.

[@justluna1656]

Holy cow man. I feel like I needed to watch this right at this exact moment. I’m 5’7 and currently weighing 193. I’ve been fooling myself that I’m that fluffy but fit type but man watching your transformation just gave a whole new perspective. Thank you so much being vulnerable, it’s already helped me see what I can improve with my diet!

[@RexPerfection]

you got this shit homie. a lil consistency can go a long way!

[@Alegriev]

You decide whether it;s "One day" or "Day one". 1% better every day. You got this. 💪

[@justluna1656]

@@RexPerfection thank you man! 100% feeling motivated and going to start picking up the camera to document the process!

[@justluna1656]

@@Alegriev you’re so right. Today is always the best day to start!

[@RenSayLess]

Fat is just the ultimate pump cover. Just need to take it off to see what you've built.

[@therealauspol]

Did exactly the same my man! Over the course of 12 months in 2022, lost 20lbs the first month, 10lbs the next month, then it slowed down significantly after that but ended up dropping 60lbs over the year, got in the shape of my life and climbed a mountain in South America. Largely did it all by eating stacks of legumes, green veg, basic food stuffs. nothing complex, no processed foods, no vitamins or replacements etc. just lots of basic foods as they are and sticking to it. Keep going my dude, you're smashing it

[@bryant475]

Great job! As a health coach and future physician, I help people lose weight and reverse diseases with Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Nutrition! With this way of eating, you can eat until full and still lose weight, while being super healthy! This is because it's super high in fiber, nutrients, healthy fats/protein/carbs, but low in cals (as long as you keep oils low and go easy on the nuts). Just stick to Veggies, Fruits, Legumes/Beans/Lentils, Whole Grains (Like Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oats, etc.), as well as Nuts/Seeds, Herbs/Spices! Just stay away from Animal products, processed foods, oils, or at least minimize them drastically! Exercise is important too, but you can't out exercise a bad diet! Edit- there are some healthy breads- like Ezekiel bread/Dave's Killer! Also, it doesn't have to taste bad, there are many WFPB sauces/dressings you can make! Look up Jill Dalton, Plantiful Kiki, Well Your World on here, they have tons of amazing vids! You can reach out to me anytime as well :)

[@kimjong-un5074]

So coke for 2 weeks and you will have the same Effekt!

[@Murasame13]

@@bryant475 Staying away from animal products is ridiculous advice. You need to look into the carnivore diet. If animal products are the problem, then the carnivore diet would've failed miserably, but it's one of the most successful (mainly due to how easy it is) diets out there right now. It's essentially a more strict version of the Keto diet. I don't think red meat or saturated fats are the problem, but I'm honestly not sure what IS the problem. A recurring theme is unhealthy carbs, though.

[@bryant475]

@@Murasame13 WFPB works even better than carnivore, without the side effects of a high animal product diet, like heart disease and cancer. So there's no reason to eat animal products other than just desire. WFPB has hundreds of studies and thousands of testimonies to back it up.

[@Mallchad]

​@@Murasame13 It's plant toxins and sugar. Primarily. Turns out spinach has enough oxalate to give you kidney stones and arthritis in a very short amount of time. Navy beans and kidney beans have enough toxins to hospitalize you, hence why you can't eat them raw. Gluten among and soy and nuts, are one of the most prevelant allergies in the world. Fibre is directly implicated is disrupting gut function and causing constipation and colon damage, and is completely indegestible. It it quite obvious, when you look it to it, that humans are not meant to be eating anything but the muscle meat and fat of ruminant animals. Same red meat as human flesh and completely non-toxic.

[@Moondragon1821]

I'm a woman, but I'm at about where you were at. 5'4, 178lbs. Losing 40lbs is basically GOALS for me. Definitely needed to see this. I'm an alcoholic and drink a can of Dr. Pepper Mon-Fri, sometimes on weekends...so obviously those two things are the biggest things that need to go. But damn, I also need to do some type of diet like this. Damn near everything I eat is processed. Just got out of a bad relationship...about to revamp my life. I needed to see this video!! Thank you!

[@jrs4ex]

I was hooked on the Dr P too. I don’t drink coffee or have any other caffeine. Quitting the Dr wasn’t easy I was definitely hooked on the sugar and caffeine. You can do this, you’ll feel so much better just dropping the soda alone.

[@nf325]

I highly suggest AA, an honest doctor appointment about alcohol for in network referral and a nutritionist. Best wishes.

[@lstruggy]

You got this sis! 🙌🏽

[@WestieWestie]

I hope you can find your way into recovery. Perhaps think about AA or SMART Recovery. Good luck.

[@JHuatuco]

You can do it!

[@LoveLove-fx9hf]

I lost 140 lbs & have kept it off for 5 years. I had done the Atkins thing in the 90’s, keto in 2017 again in 2019. Lost weight but felt like garbage. Lost 1/3 of my hair. BP was 160/110. Switched to low fat, rice, potatoes, vegetables & fruit. Sardines & mackerel a few times a week. No wheat, dairy or anything processed. Hot water upon awakening. I am the leanest I’ve ever been. BP 117/76. Hair is thick & healthy. Dexa scan is perfect for my height & age. Blood panel perfect. 20 year bleeding gums reversed as well. I’m an Italian cook that grew up in a Family owned Italian Deli. 🍝🤪 I love food. I love to cook & bake. A trip to Costco is therapeutic for me. The struggle was real but I watched so many fabulous people lose weight so I never gave up. Took a lifetime to figure out what worked for me… mentally, physically & hormonally. Love to all. You can do it. 💪 💕

[@cecillec2331]

You are giving me hope.

[@TonyByte]

Thanks for this. I lost 50 and have kept it off for a year. I have done it before as well. Atkins, Keto. However, as planned, I am now getting more fruits and vegetables in my diet. Out of habit though, I still have been skipping rice and potatoes because of the extra carbs even though I do the fruits and vegetables. As you can imagine, seeing the rice and potatoes in your diet gives me an anxiety attack ;). Exaggerating but I'd love to add that back in. Hmmm. Sardines and Mackerel... you eating any other meat? My plan was to basically just start to count calories for the day and vary the nutrition. At the end of the day, I often wonder if all of these variations that work to keep weight off really just come down to the fact that you are controlling calories / portions whether you actually count or not. In your case you added the fruits and vegetables for better health and feeling good as well. Thoughts? Either way, congrats on finding what works for you.

[@isagoldfield7393]

Costco is so therapeutic for me too✨

[@Missy-om1gn]

Same - Have done them all but once I slip up it's all over with. After being on steroids for almost two years, and all I did was eat. I"m back on the wagon with clean eating. I'm the same as too much exercise makes me super hungry. I get enough to eat and eat healthy and get my carbs from natural foods also.

[@badgerbox]

@@TonyByte It's just about eating whole foods. Nothing processed. Rice and potato's are great, your body needs carbs if you want to stay energized in the long term. That's why most people fail on these keto, or low carb diets because low carb diets aren't sustainable for your body. The problem is when you add stuff like butter, oil, milk, heavy cream etc to those carbs, OR most of your carbs are coming from processed grains, like bread and pasta. Rice and Potato's are awesome for your body and taste great with different spices.

[@olivialam9044]

Thank you. This is the spark I needed. I'm a single mom with 3 young kids, going through a really bad divorce and some days, I can’t bring myself to look in the mirror or wear things other than yoga pants and sweats. I need to be healthy for my kids. They need me.

[@A-oy9yf]

Good luck Mama, you got this. ❤❤❤

[@american236]

They do need you. You can do this. Go on a calorie deficit diet, and exercise. It’ll kind of suck for a few weeks to a month. As you lose weight, and your stomach shrinks you will need less food naturally. Try fasting for 24 hours once or twice a week. This will definitely shrink your stomach and decrease inflammation.

[@oliviaspencer9514]

You got this! You'll be setting a great example for your kids and your mind will be clearer to handle all the headaches of divorce. Time to put yourself first for a change!

[@breazfreind402]

good spirit!! you are good mom

[@MarcIverson]

The good things compound on themselves even when you don't think anything good is happening. Keep up that discipline, for real discipline and not just nonsense stories you're telling yourself, and you'll likely be surprised by good news many times even when you thought things were not going your way. Slow and steady wins the race is REAL.

[@PatstarDeluxe]

Obvioulsy I'm here for language videos but this is your best video ever. As someone in the best shape of their life at 42, diet is so so important.

[@staysea71]

I agree about this video.

[@b4804514]

You are such a smart guy fixing the problem. You look so much better. Probably saved your life. High inflammatory processed diet is bad all the way around.

[@PaulWadsworth1970]

I am 54 and I just been diagnosed with sleep apnea and given a machine. I came across your video purely by accident, and I have to say this is probably the best 15 minutes of advice as to what I need to do drop some weight (and hopefully lose ‘the machine’) that I have ever seen. I tick many of the boxes you mention of eating processed high carb foods, so I will be stocking up on chickpeas, spinach and lentils and increasing veg intake and nutrient dense foods. Thank you 👍🏻

[@Nalijay]

Sleep apnea is so annoying. Good luck with your weight loss journey. You can do it! My husband lost 50kg last year by counting calories. He stuck to 1500 calories per day and fasted for 20 hours 2 x per week (when the fast ended he would then eat his 1500 calories for the day). He didn't even really exercise for the first 6 months and still lost the weight.

[@mattsoreng3066]

I struggled to get over 170 at 30years old, since the pandemic I’ve gained so much and I hate it. I’m currently I’m 217lbs blows my fucking Mind, I have a twin brother and he’s the gym fanatic. I’ve got to start working on my health and confidence. Two years ago I was eating crab legs and cut the roof of my mouth with the shell and it almost killed me it became extremely infected with staph, it got so bad my teeth began to literally fall out. For me that was absolutely devastating my smile was the one thing I’ve always been confident about and now I’m 36 with 0 teeth just saying that makes me want to ball up and die. Don’t mean to be so negative, I don’t have any one to open up to about how much it’s affecting me. It honestly does help by watching your videos and the positivity you exude so thank you again

[@DerAngeloMerte]

dont let yourself down. greetings from germany with love. dont be so harsh on yourself. find self love my guy. you are worth it to keep trying. thats the same as we were kids. fall on the face and try again. i have real dramatic anxiety since september 2023. it almost ended me, but i will not give up for my family

[@srozaardnet5630]

My 19 year old nephew ate crab legs for the first time about 2 years ago. He immediately went into anaphylactic shock & was rushed to Emergency Room by ambulance. Came close to dying. Be grateful that you lived. You can bounce back from being overweight. You can bounce back from dental issues. You cannot bounce back from death. Ay only 30 years old, you have lots of time to make progress. Don't get discouraged. Good luck!

[@zjshafe]

As someone who is relatively fit, it brings me a lot of joy to see people working out or taking their health seriously. If you are self-conscious about how you look or your weight, know that the people at the gym or the vitamin shop or the smoothie bar are excited to see you there! It means you are prioritizing your health! I get so encouraged to see others who are bigger than me working hard to get in shape. We want you to be healthy and happy. Know that we are supporting you! If someone makes fun of you, they're the minority. Thanks for sharing your story and again, know that others will support you and not think less of you if you are trying to get healthier!

[@noah3485]

That is a wild story. Really sorrt that happened to you.

[@wednesday1899]

I had injuries that resulted in no teeth in my 30s, zero. It really is so traumatizing and I know exactly how you feel. It’s so disheartening and there’s so much shame and embarrassment. Just leaving the house you can’t do without the falsies, you constantly want to cover your mouth (at least Covid was good for that), you feel embarrassment laughing or eating without them in even around family and close friends. It’s so so traumatizing and I’m so sorry you’re in this club too. 💜

[@snotrohmitabc123]

Big W. You look great!! Your kids are blessed to have a dad who cares about longevity and health because of them. Stay healthy, fit, and strong!

[@wilsonjoshwilson]

He’s right! you can never outwork a bad diet naturally.

[@Zanarkdi]

Unless you are Michael Phelps 😂

[@hracekk]

Almost always yes, but I know a person or two who eat like sh*t and look huge, hard muscles, almost no fat. lmao

[@wilsonjoshwilson]

@@hracekkyeah sometimes people are just gifted ahah

[@isaac6705]

@@ZanarkdiHe didn't have a bad diet per say, he just had an insane work ethic. His diet was structured, just tons of calories.

[@Boots2Bike]

@@ZanarkdiMichael Phelps eats like that like once or a few times a year that diet is not his real diet ...

[@antisora]

I came back to this video because you inspired me to add more of these foods into my diet after this video. I've been actively trying to lose weight the last several years but have had zero positive progress. After watching this, I decided to add some of this into my current diet and am super excited to say that I have lost over 20 pounds in the last three months. Thank you Ari.

[@_cosmicbutterfly]

this is such a gem of a video, I totally feel you with vegetables taking up much more volume on the plate. It’s at the point where I feel really weird and unsatisfied if I’m not consuming a substantial amount of veggies with every meal. At some point a healthy habit becomes a lifestyle 🌱

[@kingcookie885]

Couldn’t agree more. I remember the times, when I didn’t eat any vegetables, when I didn’t absolutely have to. I then forced myself to eat vegetables to the point where I was full at basically any meal and only then allowed myself to eat anything else, basically only as a topping. A few years later and I‘ve grown to love these veggies so much that like you I’m unsatisfied, if they aren’t there. Same with sports! I’ve become an avid runner, cyclist and gym-dude, having hated all of it at the beginning, to the point where I’m unhappy if a day without any sports goes by. I therefore would go even further - at some point a healthy habit becomes part of your identity. One can form their identity! Goals shouldn’t be “I want to lose x pounds/kg” or “I should do more exercise”, but rather “I want to become that kind of person that loves these kinds of things”. And the great thing is: You can!

[@TheMasonK]

For me hunger has been the worst enemy. I’ve lost 111 lbs as of this morning (currently 214 lbs). I’ve used coping mechanisms to actually help my hunger. Telling myself hunger is a state of mind and rationalizing it and taking my emotion out of it. Distracting yourself with lots of activities helps too. Keep yourself busy. The more sitting around you do, the more you’re worried about your next meal. I would also say vegetables are awesome at filling your belly up and feeling fuller with less fats, carbs, and proteins in your diet. Anybody can lose weight. You just gotta be willing to adjust your lifestyle.

[@benisrood]

Well done!

[@unknown-vo3di]

you could also restrict carb consumption to get your appetite under control.

[@TheMasonK]

@@unknown-vo3di or replace some carbs with proteins. Not too many proteins though as protein unused turns into fat in the body.

[@supertrexandroidx]

Congrats! Keep it up and you'll likely live longer. How many obese people do you see over 70? Not many!

[@zzizahacallar]

So true!

[@KevinP2]

Other than diet, what I found that works well for me is getting enough quality sleep(7+ hours) and drinking plenty of water

[@happydaylike4342]

Yes, you have to drink quality water too.

[@KevinOnEarth_]

@@happydaylike4342- This is a super underrated attitude. I cringe so hard every time I hear someone say "water is water." We are nearly 70% water so the quality of water we ingest during our approx. 75 years of life is VITAL. Some countries (like France) have natural spring water infrastructure throughout urban areas for public use and I really wish I had that were I live. The amount of chemicals in any and all "city" water in the States and through your home faucet (unless you have a natural well obvi) compounds like crazy throughout a lifetime. So, I urge people to focus on the quality of water they drink and to source out the most affordable, natural source of water they can access for their daily consumption. Even the hard water you shower with, over time, greatly affects the health of your skin and hair.

[@redryan20000]

Sleep is under-rated. When you don't sleep enough, the weight you lose from dieting is decreased by up to 50% apparently.

[@polk-e-dot8177]

water has been such a big help for me in controlling my hunger.

[@morgan2045]

Sparkling water is good for hunger too, idk why but the gas from sparkling water will help hunger

[@nq8218]

I’m so proud of you, and I appreciate how honest and open you are with this video. I feel many people are in the same relationship with food as you were, and I think that this video has the ability to give people hope that it is possible to lose weight in a sustainable, healthy and manageable way. Thank you

[@sonjagatto9981]

👍 I agree❣

[@beekay114]

thanks for breaking down every single step of your journey. a lot of people who go through weight loss dont go into detail of how they lost weight. a critical point you made was some the example recipes and actually showed them on camera. ive struggled to lose weight since i started looking into it and i think this is a fantastic video to get me going in the right path. im going to commit to rewatching your video everyday, so that i can engrain it in my head and start to build healthy diet habits. im excited to look forwards to sweating less, moving better, and sleeping better. i hope i can report back with some great results, thank you Ari for all your content and insight

[@adamneumann9774]

Good luck!

[@catsrus2890]

This is one of the best, most practical videos I have ever seen on weight loss. You are spot-on and I'm sending it to so many people. Thank you and congratulations on your weight loss!!!

[@Hatzuii]

Love this video, no extra stuff, no promoting, raw footages. It really just shows your journey, and its amazing! Thank you for sharing! :D

[@marytladi9657]

I had the complete opposite experience, i lost weight by making my meals incredibly tasty but yet healthy, in fact i have such an intense sweet tooth that i eat homemade desserts daily using whole foods and that has made my diet sustainable. I look forwarded to breaking my 16 hour fast daily since my meals are such a treat, i don't even need a cheat day! I tried the "if it tastes good spit it out" method by making my food less palatable and that led to binge eating and a life of misery. Each to their own hey, do what works for you since it's different strokes for different folks

[@ScottMaday]

I completely agree. I feel like food not tasting amazing is a quick way to breaking your diet (which ultimately matters most is consistency). I feel like the phrase should be "if it tastes good and it's calorie dense, spit it out. If not, add your meal list"

[@jay6817]

Whatever works best for you. Can't be bad.

[@shdw_blade4100]

Yeah even though his diet worked for him it’s insanely restrictive and most people could not and would not be able to stick to it. Many dieticians now are saying that the philosophy is to add to your plate not restrict because it makes it more sustainable and is less likely to cause a path to an eating disorder

[@ree_boksock]

Actually perfect because I just told myself I was going to lose 50 pounds yesterday

[@Bald_Matt]

Same bro, told myself I would lose 50 lbs this year and haven't lost anything yet, need to get at it!

[@Brannon1009]

Did you lose it yesterday?

[@muqiwara2626]

Did yesterday take it away?

[@ree_boksock]

@@muqiwara2626 nope! Unfortunately I did not wake up this morning fifty pounds lighter haha

[@WarrenF48]

You owe it to your children to stay healthy and live a long time.

[@dtorr1840]

Good for you Xiaoma! You look healthier and younger as well. Keep it up - your wife and children will appreciate you for it.

[@bexail3089]

i did notice that you were losing weight gradually over the past handful of videos, it was great seeing you are still capable of learning different languages and doing your normal videos while also taking care of your self. congrats man, love the videos

[@KingShroomish]

This is the most honest and believable/relatable weight loss story I've ever heard. Idk if xiaoma had any knowledge of nutrition and weight loss before his diet change, but you can tell he's being honest about all of the insights he's sharing. Gives me lots of hope as someone also continuing to pursue a better diet

[@Mask1038]

Such determination is truly admirable! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉

[@smz257]

I like that you didn't glamorize the journey here. This is the first video I've watched of yours so to be frank I'm not invested in anything else but what you've presented and as someone who's been needing to lose weight for a long time and haven't connected with any motivation, just seeing you put it plainly with only quick highlights of the realities and what worked really makes it connect for me. I'm currently eating tacos and drank some soda while watching but I've generally had a better diet of late. The synchronicity did help with the connection though, so hey I guess things happen for reason. I cook most of my food and do use a lot of veggies but the raw/whole foods strategy may be something I have to emulate for myself. Thanks for a good simple vid brother, keep it going.

[@LoantakaBrook]

Congratulations! I watched another video and I thought you looked different, but I didn’t know why. Good for you for loosing weight for a healthy lifestyle. Great for yourself and your family!

[@ubwing1]

Thanks for the helpful vid, friend. I switched to a plant-based, whole foods a little over a year ago, simply for the same reasons you changed your diet. My breathing is better, my joint inflammation is gone, I sleep better, my digestion, blood pressure, attention span...everything is just immeasurably better. I feel great! I miss the foods I used to eat, but the trade-off just simply is not worth it! Keep up the good work, Ari!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@THintz-jc4sl]

Brilliant; take aways from this post was comfortable with being hungry, eating vegetables, no or minimal processed foods. Thank you for sharing this!! I practice the intermediate fasting, eating 10am to 6pm. Was three meals a day and now normally two meals a day, loss over 30 lbs for me. Happy to hear that through your discovery you will allow yourself a pasta meal ever so often, that's a great balance!! Very glad to know your life is better and living longer is a reality for you!

[@09stir]

"if it tastes good, spit it out" is an incredibly unhealthy way to look at food. You can make healthy, filling food taste good. Being healthy shouldn't be a punishment: learning to limit yourself is the way to go

[@ravedragon]

Probably mentally unhealthy but I mean....40 lbs in 4 months? That's crazy fast progress that I don't think has room for a "low fat protein brownie" lol

[@Drew-po6ju]

If someone has the habit/addiction to eat junk/unhealthy it will taste good. Switching your diet towards healthy whole food tricks your mind to not taste good. It takes weeks to adjust in your mind and body. Soon after healthy food taste good and becomes the habit, it does take creativity dishes to make healthy taste good down the road for staying in a healthy diet. Yes I do agree thoughts. Also a side note it’s easy to get fat and not full of unhealthy food, the calories is insane. In the other hand healthy whole food is nearly impossible to get fat.

[@fontajo]

He said a lot of things in this video that definitely don't work for a lot of people. But it's clear that he's adjusting and learning how to get through the feelings he has towards food and wellness. None of us have it totally figured out, some stuff works and some doesn't.

[@WhatsIQ]

@@ravedragon It has more than enough room for a protein brownie though that's not what the comment was talking about. You can make salads taste good, you can make burgers taste good while being leaner, you can make low calorie chili, salmon, low cal sandwiches, etc.

[@blingman78]

@@WhatsIQ Ari's problem is if the food tastes good, he overeats. So making the food taste meh allows him to control his portions.

[@fruitfunfitness3584]

Respect bro. I can see that you're the sort of person that when you put your mind to something, you achieve it. Beans & veggies are a winner.

[@aaron-bieber]

Michael Pollan would be so proud 🙏 "The Omnivore's Dilemma" is still a go-to book recommendation for anyone curious about why we eat the way we do and what we should do about it. Shop around the perimeter of the grocery store. "Eat food, mostly plants, not too much." Here, "food" means "recognizable whole foods."

[@allison7066]

I'm glad this worked for you! Be careful with some of this especially "if it tastes good, spit it out." Some extreme dieting stuff can become disordered eating and is not sustainable long-term.

[@ExistWithMeASMR]

Yeah, this felt a little like an inside look at the development of an eating disorder. Really made me think about how seemingly good things can be a double edged sword.

[@alexxenaosas2416]

He cut the fats, but all those cans with veggies are full of preservative and nasty chemicals ! - I would not eat those for sure ! , Actually everything that you find in supermarkets this day's is not healthy , nothing !

[@debusen81]

Exactly this. Everyone congratulating him when this doesn’t sound like a long term solution. It’s easy to lose weight over a few months. Keeping it off for years is the actual challenge.

[@TopoGigio555]

Yeah, I can’t buy into the “if it tastes good, spit it out”. There are many ways to prepare high protein, fiber rich, plant-based and non-processed foods that also taste great. I think it’s great he was able to cut bread from his diet completely, considering how much he loved it. I just can’t, or more likely won’t, especially since discovering sprouted grain bread.

[@aaroncecil7509]

@@debusen81 Yeah, most of the "people that lose lots of weight gain it right back" studies are because people go nuts with these overzealous diets that they can't sustain over a lifetime (no one is going to go the rest of their life eating food that doesn't taste good), and when they reach their goal weight and relax a little they go right back to their original habits. If your weight loss plan doesn't involve lifestyle changes you are happy with and enjoy, it is set up to fail.

[@JoeKunsch]

I started my weight loss Jan 1st this year and am down 30 pounds. I was also super skinny as a kid and in my early 20's. I resonate with this video so much! Congrats on the lifestyle change Ari!

[@FernSidman]

Way to go Ari! Your weight loss journey was exceptionally inspiring. A huge congrats to you for having such incredible self-discipline and for keeping totally motivated along the way. I too gained an excessive amount of weight during Covid and as a result I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Began seeing a nutritionist on a regular basis, stuck to the no carb diet and lost 60 lbs but it took me a year to do it. But I am way older than you. I started the diet when I was 62. What resonated for me was when you said that one can train themselves to get used to being a bit hungry. Eventually it passes and you feel much better. Anyway, thanks for doing this video. Very educational, informative and motivating.

[@KevinMcClanahan]

Thanks for sharing! The weight loss journey is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences I have ever went through. Great job!

[@awesomecrazyspaz]

You are GLOWING BABES! I’m so proud of you! Being healthy and taking care of yourself is the greatest gift you can give the world bc it means you will be around longer to shine your amazing light. Your smile is so contagious and my heart is so full of love for you and this personal journey you’ve taken. Keep shining friend ⭐️

[@SSGGotenks]

Think I need this kind of message right now. Since I had a motorcycle accident 8 years ago, I've put on weight and I've been stagnant. I'm going to start right away to fix it.

[@bryant475]

Great job! As a health coach and future physician, I help people lose weight and reverse diseases with Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Nutrition! With this way of eating, you can eat until full and still lose weight, while being super healthy! This is because it's super high in fiber, nutrients, healthy fats/protein/carbs, but low in cals (as long as you keep oils low and go easy on the nuts). Just stick to Veggies, Fruits, Legumes/Beans/Lentils, Whole Grains (Like Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oats, etc.), as well as Nuts/Seeds, Herbs/Spices! Just stay away from Animal products, processed foods, oils, or at least minimize them drastically! Exercise is important too, but you can't out exercise a bad diet! Edit- there are some healthy breads- like Ezekiel bread/Dave's Killer! Also, it doesn't have to taste bad, there are many WFPB sauces/dressings you can make! Look up Jill Dalton, Plantiful Kiki, Well Your World on here, they have tons of amazing vids! You can reach out to me anytime as well :)

[@lstruggy]

U got this brother 🫡

[@Erecura]

I became vegan 10 years ago for health because I started ballooning as well. A lot has happened, and obviously after a decade being vegan, I learned and experimented so much with this lifestyle. My palate and tasetbuds have completely changed. My food choices are immensely healthy, wholesome and nutritious but now rewardingly delicious....I actually find immense enjoyment eating super healthy whole food sources full of fiber and natural plant protein. I am thin and in better shape than I was in my teenage years, I feel overall great, I look young for my age, and I don't get viral illnesses often but when I do, my complete recovery is only about 3-4 days and overall not bad at all. Good on you! Congrats on your weight-loss. It doesn't have to be a temporary 'diet'. Make it a lifestyle! Before you know it, it'll be like second nature.

[@habababa1312]

Can I have a full list of what you eat please?

[@OrganicGreens]

Great job bro. Keep going man. Don't diet. Permanently change the way you eat. For the rest of your life. You will stay around 140 easily this way.

[@Deimos866]

He is on a diet. A diet is not a bad word. It's just a way of eating.

[@nonchablunt]

Look up the word 'diet' and then be amazed what it actually means.

[@maddym6592]

​@@Deimos866 I think he just means don't starve yourself, keep going with healthy changes

[@Submersed24]

Diets are punishment. Healthy eating feels great in the long run and gives you more energy

[@Deimos866]

@@Submersed24 yes, and over eating can make you fat. No matter how healthy it is.

[@jaysoto1182]

Respect my dude. I am in a similar boat, hovered around 135-140 all through my early 20's and since lockdowns I've ballooned up to 180. I feel awful and just haven't exercised enough will to stop myself yet. This is a little piece of inspiration.

[@amandaadams1759]

You totally got this, recognizing it is the first step. Just think how awesome you're gonna feel after prioritizing your health.

[@jaysoto1182]

@@amandaadams1759 Thank you!

[@Mallchad]

I'm around the same weight and age and attempted "healthty" eating and after getting an illness that makes it hard for me to exercise I started getting sicker and sicker and more tired. Although I didn't gain weight it felt like my chest was being crushed by a layer of fat I couldn't see. I ended up changing my diet to ketogenic, then carnivore by accident. And everything is slowly resolving and I'm feeling much happier for it... and aparently and getting much stronger without exercise. Anyway, good luck dude.

[@kat200214]

Good for you!! I totally agree that it's so important to eat minimally processed whole foods! I'm not a professional, and I'm not trying to insult or sit on a high horse. I'm just commenting as someone who is on their own weight loss journey (who has also lost about 40 pounds) and has met with some professionals and done research on the latest science and recommendations. I'm super happy for you Ari that you're happy and feeling great with your new food lifestyle and body, but the methods you used to do so may be too extreme for some people. Here's a few things that come to mind: 1) Eating "well" is generally about achieving balance, and eating many nutritious and minimally processed foods while limiting highly processed/high sugar/high fat foods. That said, many professionals even recommend that we "indulge" in "junk" food occasionally because it's fun, because doing so often vastly reduces the risk of you going back to bingeing, and because it's about balance and not necessarily about absolutes/extremes. It's often easier/more doable and more fun for people to include such foods in their food consumption rather than eliminate them completely. 2) Be careful with fast weight loss!! Too much weight loss too fast can be unhealthy/unsafe for the body. It's generally recommended to lose 4-8 pounds per month, or 1-2 pounds a week. Losing more than that in a short amount of time puts you at risk for health problems and at a higher risk of "relapsing" and quitting your new "diet". You're at risk for nutritional deficiencies, losing muscle mass, sending your metabolism into "starvation mode" where it will slow down temporarily but then kick back up when you go back to eating a less extreme diet, gallstone development, electrolyte imbalance, fatigue, and dizziness. 3) Plant based protein like that from legumes is great, but be aware that they can cause some serious digestive upset if we suddenly eat a lot of them and aren't used to doing so. Many can be hard to digest.

[@Nemrac92]

Well said, I made a comment but it definitely wasn’t as eloquent as this!

[@kat200214]

@@Nemrac92 Thank you! You made my day! Glad that I managed to put my thoughts into something understandable haha!

[@mthoodstyle]

All these KZbinrs who focus their content around eating out at restaurants are gaining weight. So are the rest of us 😂 I personally chose carnivore/ketovore as that felt the best for my body. Good luck out there!

[@DiffuseMoose]

I like the message that you're basically telling here which is eat more veggies and don't stuff yourself (which is pretty much portion control). What I don't really like here is that you're telling yourself to put up with being hungry and also eating food that you down right don't like, if not hate. I definitely feel there's a happy medium there. I have a massive weight loss journey ahead of me, and I'm convinced that I can cut way back on portion size and still eat tasty, yet still healthy, foods and lose weight at the same time. I'm not talking about processed foods, but I feel there's still room for delicious, natural fruits among many other things that you can eat as well. Regardless, I'm incredibly proud of you for looking inward and taking steps to lose the weight. You look wonderful and sound like you're a lot happier! I definitely hope to be there in the future as well one day.

[@savannah7375]

I went through this myself, same height and weight. I didn't exercise. I didn't have a job, so I really just played video games and ate well. I ate a lot of leafy greens, fiber, seeds, tofu, veggies, and lots of herbal tea. I didn't eat sugar, wheat or dairy. No alcohol. I was already vegan. I lost 50 lbs in a few months just eating and sitting on my butt all day lol Great video. Thanks for sharing! Happy to see you doing well 😊

[@annakissed3226]

I hope your muscles and bones survive in 20 0r 30 years time

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@annakissed3226 Sweet of you to hope, but they won't.

[@Neophema]

I hope you've started exercising since then. Muscle is very important for metabolic and bone health.

[@hippiebits2071]

@@NeophemaHonestly all this person needs to do is get their physical activity level up to a level that will support continued mobility. Yoga, walk a dog, ride a bike, rake leaves , chase a frisbee whatever. Whatever enjoyable physical activity to get them moving regularly it doesn’t have to be exercise for the sake of exercise.

[@NunontheRun]

Well done Ari! Also, you look amazing! I dropped 55lbs last year in about 6 1/2 months. I hit my low in October and have maintained since . High protein, high fibre, (broccoli! tofu! beans!) for the win! At 55 years old, menopause wasn't doing me any favours either, and, as you mentioned, exercise alone doesn't cut it. At my age/weight, it was just hurting my joints. It doesn't take a genius to say... "hey.. I could go for a 2 hour brisk walk and burn 450calories and anger my plantar fasciitis and sore knee ... or I could just *NOT* eat that Muffin".. .. so I dropped the weight through diet first, THEN i kicked up the exercise to maintain it, and be fitter and healthier. As I'm going for long-term sustainable, I have one really nice/fun meal a week and just budget the calories for it. but no ultra-processed - too addictive, and now I find I'm losing my taste for it! I'm now no longer obese or overweight, and am up to 7 or 8km running twice a week, when before I couldn't run for the bus. So... maybe i'll hit 60 now without getting diabetes or having a heart attack? also.. i've taken some Repeat After Me Cree lessons thanks to you!

[@MontagZoso]

Wow, well done! I am in my 50s too and I know how hard it can be to drop weight. You’re rocking this! 👍🎉

[@bryant475]

Great job! As a health coach and future physician, I help people lose weight and reverse diseases with Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Nutrition! With this way of eating, you can eat until full and still lose weight, while being super healthy! This is because it's super high in fiber, nutrients, healthy fats/protein/carbs, but low in cals (as long as you keep oils low and go easy on the nuts). Just stick to Veggies, Fruits, Legumes/Beans/Lentils, Whole Grains (Like Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oats, etc.), as well as Nuts/Seeds, Herbs/Spices! Just stay away from Animal products, processed foods, oils, or at least minimize them drastically! Exercise is important too, but you can't out exercise a bad diet! Edit- there are some healthy breads- like Ezekiel bread/Dave's Killer! Also, it doesn't have to taste bad, there are many WFPB sauces/dressings you can make! Look up Jill Dalton, Plantiful Kiki, Well Your World on here, they have tons of amazing vids! You can reach out to me anytime as well :)

[@surkh]

I really really appreciate the overlay text in all of your b-roll that was showing the meal examples! 🙏

[@cheryltotty804]

I became a whole-food, plant-based vegan just over two years ago at 61 years old. Dropped 40lbs, my arthritis went away, and my sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure all returned to optimal range. Good for you for doing this so young and giving yourself the best chance for a healthy life! Keep up the good work!

[@elijahizere]

Strangely the same thing, but replace vegan with Keto. My Mum's arthritis went away, and her blood test results all got in shape. BOTH of you went away from SAD (standard american diet).

[@WestieWestie]

Another WFPB (vegan) here too! Best move of my life. Whole foods are where it's at!

[@robporterart]

I’ve been vegan for almost 11 years and it’s been the best thing that I’ve done for my health.

[@Prolificx]

Great grandmother lived vegan lifestyle before it was a popularized diet for over 80 years and recently passed away at 98. She would eat a lot of protein based non-meat foods and foods with B vitamins. This was all with no research, she just happened to eat the right things that would supply her with everything her body needed by coincidence lol.

[@Bloxeh]

Whole food vegan here too. As a plus, it fixed my ulcerative colitis. Win for the animals, the planet, and me.

[@robinwestrick2270]

congrats bro, it takes a strong resolve to find the balance between satisfying our taste and listening to our bodies' needs. well done

[@sage9779]

It's crazy that you've posted this, it's exactly what I've been needing to hear. I really enjoy hearing your perspective and I can relate a lot! I think you provide a lot of points that could be very helpful for me, but difficult! I admire your discipline.

[@alexwilder8315]

Kudos to you on going in a more plant-based direction. Nothing is more scientifically backed than "eat more plants," I reckon. For me though, after I made that change I simply continued gaining weight. I've only recently had my personal weightloss revelation: I started "chewing my food until there are no lumps left." It's a surprisingly complex process where I have to resist this automatic swallowing reflex, and also stop literally just shovelling food into my mouth. I am becoming fuller more quickly, and sometimes can even stop eating when full, now. I had IBS-D since my 20s, and I never saw how quickly I finished my plate compared to others, and made that connection, until now. I'd say it's cleared up around 30% of my symptoms, and also I've enjoyed a small weight loss, not to mention I'm actually enjoying my food!! 🥑 Hope you live a long life! 🙏

[@euodiaclitterhouse4726]

A huge part of your job/calling is connecting to people of other cultures. Connecting with people and their cultures through food has been and always will be a huge part of that. Happy for you, proud of you, but go easy on yourself!

[@Izaakwalton_]

Good on you man! Thank you so much for your advice as I could really use it. I'm probably 45 lb overweight right now and I'm 56 years old. My entire life before my early '40s I never had even a wisp of overweight and I was able to eat completely unrestricted and now it is all changed. I need to come to grips that I need to have a personal revolution and face up to some hard facts before this gets any worse than it already is. Thank you for being so open and honest! That is a brave thing that many people are incapable of doing and I admire you for it!!

[@roadwarrior280]

I am down 21 pounds. Cut out dairy, sugar, gluten, cut carbs way down. Steam , boil your foods .

[@Izaakwalton_]

@@roadwarrior280 Sounds like good advice road warrior! Thank you for the encouragement. I need to psych myself up and stop being such a pussy and and get it done.

[@roadwarrior280]

@@Izaakwalton_ you got to get off jones. You can still eat some beef, fish etc. Just don’t fry it. Carbs , sugar , dairy . I eat about 1/3 the rice I use to.

[@dulcetesbrasil]

This video is profound and important. I've been struggling to lose weight for a long time and your words have given me a new perspective.

[@tinanotaro8763]

Way to go Ari! It takes a lot of will power to stick with lifestyle changes, but you definitely have found your “why” and your commitment is very admirable!

[@shellylinnn]

You're a good man! Not only excelling in learning so many languages to communicate with the world, but now you show you care about your health FOR YOUR KIDS/FAMILY! That's being the man for them! I'm proud of you! 💖

[@meredithheath5272]

Exactly 💯 💯 💯! A great person! (Cute kids, too, handsome Dad!)

[@Minipera]

Congratulations on loosing these 20 kilos, the hardest is the consistency, will try to follow your path!

[@chickedee1085]

Losing*

[@Minipera]

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[@unsaintedbeauty]

Love that you shared this with your followers! Super relatable, even though I love the normal content I do love watching people's fitness journeys too! Awesome work!

[@carter6822]

I knew I noticed the differences, nice work! ❤

[@amyalt]

I hope you are proud of yourself. This video is life changing my dude. I’m done with my past relationship with food as of now. I have two young kids and want to be a good example to them and to live a long life. Thank you for the inspiration to get serious 💪

[@sonjagatto9981]

👍

[@snoeki]

Good video, I am on the same journey, I lost 14 pounds in the last 4 weeks and 40 pounds total is my goal, so this is a great inspiration for me. Enjoy your weekend!

[@bryant475]

Great job! As a health coach and future physician, I help people lose weight and reverse diseases with Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Nutrition! With this way of eating, you can eat until full and still lose weight, while being super healthy! This is because it's super high in fiber, nutrients, healthy fats/protein/carbs, but low in cals (as long as you keep oils low and go easy on the nuts). Just stick to Veggies, Fruits, Legumes/Beans/Lentils, Whole Grains (Like Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oats, etc.), as well as Nuts/Seeds, Herbs/Spices! Just stay away from Animal products, processed foods, oils, or at least minimize them drastically! Exercise is important too, but you can't out exercise a bad diet! Edit- there are some healthy breads- like Ezekiel bread/Dave's Killer! Also, it doesn't have to taste bad, there are many WFPB sauces/dressings you can make! Look up Jill Dalton, Plantiful Kiki, Well Your World on here, they have tons of amazing vids! You can reach out to me anytime as well :)

[@meredithheath5272]

Wow - Xiao, you have had two children! ?? They are very cute! I think your newer look looks terrific on you - you are a good looking person! Best Wishes for Your Family! ❤

[@Dr_4_dr]

Just the motivation I needed. Thanks for this video, and congrats on your health journey ❤

[@dekes1997]

This is such a great video! I know this is not why I’m subscribed but this video came to me at the perfect time… I’m 5’4” and weigh 170.. I turn 27 next week, have bad knees, trouble breathing & very high blood pressure… the time is NOW to change … Thank you Ari! So proud of your weight loss!

[@godgivin4]

Great job identifying and making the change

[@Nightlock2008]

Diet changes...He says it may be extreme but it worked for him. - No processed foods (bread, candy, soda, alcohol etc.) - Fill at least half your plate with vegetables. (takes the edge off hunger) - Replaced grains with beans, legumes, lentils, black eyed peas, and chickpeas. (Slow carbs) Sometimes potatoes! - No sauces (even hot sauce) He mostly used olive oil. (Plant sourced fat NOT animal sourced fat like butter) - Lean meats like fish, sardines, and chicken. - Added more stuff later in his journey like whole grain oatmeal and peanut butter but the core foods he ate were whole foods. - Made the food deliberately less appetizing so he wouldn't stuff his face. He compared it to other countries that eat boring, bland, or weird stuff and aren't overweight. - Occasionally he will still eat foods he loves like pizza but he knows when to stop. He's gotten comfortable with not being stuffed to maximum all the time.

[@sirdoofalot]

Lost 40 pounds last year. Already put about 25 back on. Going back at it again. It's so easy to gain weight, but it's so hard to keep it off if you dont stay on top of it! Congrats on the weight loss. Keep us updated on your routine!

[@botlan8378]

research calories deficit in depth and I promise you, keeping the weight off will never be easier..

[@alanfa3idan]

Love the transparency here. Thanks Xiaoma for sharing your full thoughts and opinions 😊

[@keithlambert6217]

Nothing but total respect. First, for the accomplishment and second for talking so openly and honestly about it. Live your life - no one is owed an explanation or an opinion on your body..

[@jesstonucci584]

I think “being comfortable with hunger” is great but the "if it tastes good, spit it out" sounds more like the start of an eating disorder.... Moderation and self-control all the way but I don't think it needs to be a negative relationship with food :(

[@DhoTjai]

Some stubborn people just don't want to accept the fact that people will gain weight by eating processed food and sweeteners.

[@wileko4459]

Good to see that what I discovered about losing weight is the same things that has given you results. I am on my journey to becoming healthier and fitter. Thank you for the video! I’ll remain encouraged!

[@SoroushTorkian]

Like this vlog format, fun to see the man behind the languages

[@JordanMarshall246]

Hearing you talk about this is making me reflect on my own life. Having a similar body type to you at the start, this is making me think about changing my diet at the very least thanks for this video!

[@miunya]

You got this. Dont bother with fads. More veg. Less oil. Less carbs. Lean protiens. Legumes. And plenty greens and water! Low cal snacks. Skip soda stick to black coffe and herbal teas. Reduce sugar and highly processed foods.Track calories and stay in a deficit. Plenty calculators online for tdee. Gl m8

[@bobmythic3220]

Glad to see you put so much effort in your health keep it up. In 2021 i was peaking at 275 and lazy. I went all the way to 190 by the end of 2022 and today im proud to say im mostly muscle at 210. Anyone can do anything if you put in your 100%. It may not always work but if you give up of course your gonna fail. You cant win a Game if you never show up.

[@nufmedia9035]

Congrats man, you are an inspiration to me. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable!

[@phuzzyphil]

Great to hear about your journey! You can even adjust content of your future videos to how to eat and enjoy healthy ethnic foods. It’s not about depriving yourself of foods you love….its about understanding how to eat in moderation and learning how to savor things you eat . Thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@davidlujan4724]

As a fellow 5'5" man who did get up to 250 the denial that you're gaining that much weight sets in quick. Down to 205 and still going, diet is everything

[@hhyukhyhhg]

So happy for you, Ari! And massive respect for how honest you are being with yourself, and also how open you're being about it!

[@paulbooth77]

You nailed this, unprocessed whole foods are the way to go for optimal health & weight loss. I struggle with bread but try to eat only sourdough or minimal ingredient wholegrain. Plant based is definitely the way to go - more vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans & legumes. Well done Ari.

[@sevendeadlychins]

F yes!! Whole food plant based is the best diet. I have endless energy.

[@naa7210]

I really like this narrative! Really informative and I like how you show your whole experience and thoughts on it. Glad you could go on good path so easily.

[@dbadagna]

Please consider not editing out all the short pauses between sentences (and, often, also in the middle of sentences); this creates a choppy effect and essentially makes the video unwatchable. There's a reason we pause between sentences and it's not only to take a breath; it also gives the listener a brief moment to properly absorb what has just been said.

[@gizmogimp4419]

Big respect! Thank you for voicing your opinions on this stuff! Good job losing weight and remaining consistent with you diet. You're looking better than ever!

[@theblackrabbitsociety2530]

Congrats! Most of us don't live in the driver's seat when it comes to our habits, and this video shows a lot of hard work and reflection. I do feel like in the long term, a healthy relationship with food is somewhere in the middle of your two poles. I think loving good food is really important to eating right, and training yourself away from pleasure feels a bit extreme for a lifestyle change. That said, I understand some people feel the need to train away from unhealthy patterns, so please don't take this as a judgement. It just seems that if you're making healthy replacements in your diet, your body coming to believe they're glorious is more sustainable than creating the discipline to push yourself away from the idea of pleasurable eating. A lot of your ingredient choices track the Mediterranean diet. The most delicious parts of this diet also happen to be the most healthful. Skip the herbs, spices, the lemon, the hot pepper, or the fish to your detriment! These are powerful foods, and next level nutrition. Best of luck on your journey!

[@PricefieldPunk]

Proud of you, i think in this era of not wanting to make people feel bad about being fat it's lost that being fat is really unhealthy. I'm 5'7 and was at 180lbs before the pandemic and i started getting chest pains that i never got before. I thought it was just stress from working or me getting older or something. Now i'm at 136lb and those pains are completely gone.

[@P0iju]

Way to go Ari, those are difficult habits to build. Good video too; I'm glad you've used your platform to promote good and reasonable diet habits. Cheers buddy!

[@iHelderScrolls]

Thank you so much for putting all the measurements in metric values as well

[@mxsty8792]

u can never out train a bad diet

[@axon1637]

Yes you can. Military personnel do it all the time.

[@mrmortgage]

Unless you're Michael Phelps.

[@flameguy3416]

Good Job Ari, this story will ring true to many people.

[@laurajackson6860]

Bravo!!! Welcome to the WFPB lifestyle, Xiaomanyc! You are 100% right on all counts. It's just like eating from The Fountain of Youth every day. and you look amazing! At 75, I take no prescription medication and feel better than I did in my 50's! May you live a long and healthy life.

[@etherealessence159]

Good for you for staying so motivated and so disciplined. I used to lack motivation and discipline but decided it was time to make a change after gaining 60 pounds in 5 years plus I needed to redirect my energy to something positive. I lost 43 pounds in 20 weeks. I used weigh loss medicine though but also did fasting, dieting, eating healthy and exercise. Being consistent and holding myself accountable was a large part of it too. I am 5 foot 8. Weight was 224 and now I am down to 180. BMI from 34 to 27. I am still following the steps I was taking to keep the weight off, tone up, and get more physically fit :)

[@golgibaby1668]

Bravo! Maintain the momentum! Thank you for sharing your journey!