How I Lost Weight

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[@hickok45]

By the way, this clip is from 7 years ago, prior to my realization that I was mainly just eating the wrong foods! My extensive research led me to a Low-card / high-fat diet, which pretty much takes care of weight problems if one can stick to it at all. At the time of this chat, I was still eating oats and such. Can't believe it. No wonder I was struggling to lose weight, even with exercise. More importantly, ain't Slamfire a cute boy!!!!!! Thankfully, he's still ruling my life in July of 2024, allowing me to continue as his "servant." :-)

[@Saintlawrence100]

@@hickok45 kitties are awesome!!! 🤩

[@robertstanton1668]

Yup, low carb high fat is the way to both maintain a healthy weight and good health in general. I'm 76 and have improved my health dramatically with this approach.

[@FLGurl]

Was wondering about the date of the video. I personally went Carnivore 6 months ago (comment date July 9, 2024) and am very happy that I did this. By the way ❤ =^.,.^= Slamfire!

[@jayrowe6473]

I had a cat that looked almost exactly like that but with short hair, and he had a personality like a dog. Very playful and affectionate.

[@zackdaniels6858]

Well you look and sound Absolutely Great Sir! I always take your advice to Heart. GODBLESS.

[@donaldramey1896]

My wakeup was insulin resistance (prediabetes). Cut carbs, sugar and all highly processed foods. Alternate days for weights and cardio.Down 30 lbs and feel great.

[@160dxer]

Get rid of carbs and refined sugar and you WILL lose weight.

[@smeuse]

Stop eating carbs for 4 weeks and see the difference. You'll feel better, trust me.

[@dirtyrotten2648]

I’ve been on a Ketogenic diet for 3 years. Lost 70 lbs in the first 6 months. Never going back. I’m 60. Thanks Hickok.

[@georgemartin9478]

This guy gets it!!!

[@johnbowhunter7676]

Yep… keto and intermittent fasting. Not only what you eat, but when you eat makes all the difference. Started in January, lost 55lbs so far. I’d stay away from oatmeal and Tostitos for sure!

[@dgunearthed7859]

​@johnbowhunter7676 tostitos? NOT the tostitos. Lol No, they're probably made using the dreaded "vegetable" oils aka seed oils.

[@bullpups]

Keto is for people that have no idea about balanced nutrition

[@Buck_Jones1909]

I too follow the low card high fat diet also and got my weight down! Happy to hear your cat is still kicking around! Here’s a way of describing the difference between a cat & a dog. A dog looks at a human & says, “he shelters me, feeds me & loves me he must be God”. The cat says, “he feeds me, shelters me & loves me, I must be God! Love the both, but Goldens have a special place in my heart! Take care!

[@BruceEmm-n9j]

You can't do enough exercise to make up for a bad diet. I got type 2 diabetes and learned how to eat properly. Now I'm 6 months medication free and feel great!

[@strokin3s]

What diet are you eating, carnivore diet?

[@dgunearthed7859]

Congrats.

[@johncooper7636]

@@strokin3s T2D is caused by high omega-6 in the body, you get your levels low enough and you can metabolize carbs again. The hard part is cutting it out, since it's everywhere.

[@gilream]

A true statement!! Keep exercising and cut out all sugars, starchy carbohydrates and SEED OILS. Eat primarily ruminant meats. Put that lifestyle on cruise control and you will be amazed. Exercise alone will not do it.

[@LiorIPSC]

Cats and Guns Community is the best page on FB. Now your channel is even better!

[@stuartmarkman769]

I lost a little weight by carrying a smaller gun.

[@Z7d3nR4]

😂😢😂

[@MaverickFischer]

If you were carrying a stainless steel 1911 and went down to say a Glock 43x, that's about a 5lb weight loss. ;-)

[@Ak-47wizard]

😂😂

[@dropshot_outdoors]

Or a bigger one to burn more calories 😂😂

[@mariofilippi3539]

LOL, good one!

[@Thomas-fr8nx]

Same experience here. Losing weight is tough

[@RedLegPiper]

Losing weight is easy. Keeping it off is the hard part

[@adelarsen9776]

Carnivore diet. Eat until you're stuffed. Eat the food of your distant ancestors.

[@gilream]

@@RedLegPiper I beg to differ! Eat a healthy diet and it is super super simple. And you are never hungry. No one can sustain a diet that deprives you of food and keeps you hungry. Why live your life in a miserable state?

[@bosscastle1]

Hi from Western Australia :) Slamfire reminds me of my old cat Soft, looks almost identical. Cats make beautiful little companions, glad to see you are a cat person!

[@Saintlawrence100]

My cousin is in her sixties and is in fabulous shape…she said her “secret” is 80% diet and 20% exercise.

[@Saintlawrence100]

@@Henry-zm9qg 👏🏻🤣

[@optobob]

80/20 is also what I have read.

[@gman77gas]

5% exersize, 95% feeding the pie hole...

[@olebrumme6356]

This right here. The worst about cutting down food intake is the hunger feeling tho.

[@joecephus4151]

I am past 6.5 years' eating LCHF, and at my high school weight (170s, down from 230s) for about 6 years. I also have not ate sugar for over 4 years, including zero fruits or berries. I also do intermittent fasting 19:5, with eating window 7PM to midnight. Lord willing, I'll turn 72 in a couple of months, and feel better than I did at 50. Congrats on your LCHF journey, and please keep on keeping on.

[@gilream]

Im 71. Same results.

[@bullpups]

Zero fruits and berries is insane. As if fruits are bad for you 😂🤡

[@joecephus4151]

@@bullpups today's fruits are not same as our elders ate; they are now available year round, instead of seasonal. Also, they are much larger and sweeter now. Main problem for me is, being a "sugar addict", the fruits, even berries tended to lead me back to the real garbage, i.e. "Little Debbies", Twinkies, Oreos, etcetera. Kinda like an alcoholic trying to drink "just beer", I found I can not eat "just fruit". Maybe not true for everyone, but true for me. Thanks

[@rodneyhunt]

Carnivore diet did it for me! Lost 58 pounds since January 21st 2024. Most of that the first couple of months. Now mostly maintaining

[@wayneschenk5512]

Same.👍

[@AW1Lucky]

I gave up carbs and sugar. No bread in my house for six months. Even threw away my toaster. (It was old and grimy, no loss) Haven't had soda pop drinks in years. Lost 25 pounds in just under a year. Reluctantly quit coffee recently (sigh) and my blood pressure plummeted. Ah, the joys of growing old. Thank you Lord.

[@Kurtis11266]

I love how you described the actions YOU did YOURSELF then proceed to thank the lord. It was all you, not an imaginary man in the sky.

[@gilream]

My experience is the same. 71 years old this past May. As of today I've lost 42 lbs in 8 months and quit taking the statin drug ive been on for 15 years. Feel wonderful. Only downside?....have to constantly buy new clothes.

[@MacEwanMouse]

@@Kurtis11266 I like how God lives rent free in your head and you're not even Christian.

[@carnivorecave]

I went on the Carnivore Diet 1 year ago and lost 80# and regained my health in so many ways...Good for you to realize the problem and solve it...

[@bullpups]

Lost 80 pounds and raised your cholesterol through the roof

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

@@bullpupswrong

[@gilream]

@@bullpups doesn't matter

[@bullpups]

@@gilream Take a nutrition class if you can make it through the first week 😂

[@davidrollins4272]

A dog considers you to be his family. A cat considers you to be his staff.

[@TheFowlerAirgunChannel]

Cats suck

[@user-lv7zf6cu4d]

The difference between a dog and a cat is a dog is your pet and you are a cat's pet

[@1953LemonSqueezy]

@@TheFowlerAirgunChannel Funny that. Cats think that @TheFowlerAirgunChannel sucks too.

[@hotwheel6663]

Cats are cool though.

[@hotwheel6663]

@@TheFowlerAirgunChannel They think you suck too 😂

[@johnpelszynski6646]

CARBS ARE KILLERS.

[@fashion.victim]

No, highly processed foods with tons of sodium, high cholesterol, unhealthy fats, empty carbs, and overeating are killers. Some of the healthiest countries in the world have cuisines that have tons of carbs in them.

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

@@fashion.victim American carbs and non-American carbs are vastly different.

[@jamesdjesse]

less than a week without carbs and you can feel the difference. I love the no carb life

[@MiEdHu1962]

Good rule of thumb. Eat till you are satisfied, not till you are full.

[@Turbo44mag]

Heck no. I'd have to hit the mega millions jackpot to afford that much food.

[@ogcowboy5743]

What if I'm not satisfied until I am full?

[@grassroot1100]

Well the real good advice is eat slowly and quit before,,, you are satisfied. That stomach is flexible, stretches out or back down.

[@lylesmith5079]

Soldiers in Sparta did this to stay in shape.

[@gilream]

hormones will tell you when to stop eating. Eat the right foods until you are comfortably stuffed. Beef, butter, bacon and eggs.

[@klaustrumputin-trudeau4142]

My cat actually shows me his gratitude every day.

[@0x80O0oOverfl0w]

Thanks for making this video. I'm in my mid 40's now and have picked up a number of pounds since I retired. I think it's great that you're talking about this, a lot of people on social media don't talk about everyday average person topics. Hats off to you!

[@jayztoob]

I lost weight so that I could carry a BIGGER gun.

[@danjams]

Greg, investigate the "Carnivore" lifestyle. It's not really a diet, but a true lifestyle change. I'm 75 and was not extremely overweight but have type 2 diabetes. I researched the Carnivore and Keto, and I ended up on a modified Carnivore which includes some Keto aspects. The key to success obtained from Carnivore/Keto is removing sugar and Carbs. As I'm sure you know,"diets" never really are the complete answer. Carnivore isn't for everyone but it has changed my life for the better. Always enjoy your content, my friend. By the way, how many hours a week do you spend cleaning firearms?

[@edadan]

Yep! I’ve lost 40 pounds in the last five months on the carnivore “diet”. I feel much better and plan to keep eating this way for the rest of my life. The only down side is that all my clothes are too big for me now!

[@bullpups]

Carnivore diet isn't for anyone. It's dangerous and unhealthy long term but have fun eating that crap

[@gilream]

@@edadan Same here!

[@nemoegosum8350]

Love the Tennessee Lap Tiger!

[@jimowens381]

I'll be 70 in 5 months. At age 60 I was way overweight and was beginning to struggle to do the things i loved. I started working out and cut my calories to 1500/day. I lost 110lbs and have never felt better i have more energy and stamina than when i was 50. I will never go back to my former lifestyle. Its like I've been reborn!

[@MrTonyharrell]

Same here. I’m totally the cat dad now. They’re like tiny tigers if you observe them closely.👍

[@derek10w]

Luck of the draw honestly 😂 we have two cats, they're brother & sister. He is the biggest push over, she earned the nickname "rough rider" for good reason. Watching her stalk the birds out back is fascinating

[@drizzt8965]

"I can here people unsubscribing right now" Love this Man!

[@enjoyevan]

Your body is far better at dealing with hunger than it is being overfed

[@zachredner8]

When I was in my mid to late 40's, I needed to lose about 70 pounds. I went on a "traditional low-calorie diet" and in 6 months' time, I lost a whopping 10 pounds, and my cholesterol and triglycerides were still way out of control. I went on the Atkins Diet (i.e., Low Carb & High Fat) and in 3 months-time without much exercise, I lost over 60 pounds, and lowered my total cholesterol from 309 down to 180, and my Triglycerides from over 400 down to 150. That was when I was in my 40's and I still had an active and working metabolism. Now I'm in my late 60's (pushing up on 70) and I went back on the Atkin's Diet, but this time I only lost 10 pounds in 3 months. "Reason?" Because my metabolism has slowed down a lot. As we get older, that happens. However, exercising helps to build the metabolism up, so at my age, if I want the same dramatic results that I had when I was in my 40's, I have to exercise along with eating the RIGHT foods. Strictly Limiting Carbohydrates (i.e., bread, pasta, sugar, etc.) is the absolute BEST WAY to not only lose excess weight, but to get your body to function properly and lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose (sugar) levels.

[@bullpups]

Another keto devotee losing weight while ruining your body with excessive meat

[@gilream]

I agree 100%

[@kevinintheusa8984]

There was a large multi-center peer-reviewed study over 20 years that showed that diet controls your weight and exercise has negligible impact on it. I had a bad back and started Atkins and lost over 60 pounds in just over 6 months. I feel great now and I will never go back. I too was a dog person for over 30 years and then our daughter started working at a vet clinic and when our last dog passed, she brought us a pair of sibling Norwegian Forest Cats and now we are dedicated cat persons. Unfortunately, our male died last year at 14 years old but his sister is still going strong and we have added several other rescues to our home to keep her company.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I was a skinny little kid. I ate at home and lived at the top of a steep hill. Now I'm old and fat. I eat takeaway food and drive everywhere. My wife eats small meals. She's not grossly overweight.

[@Buck_Jones1909]

It’s never too late to cut out highly processed foods. I’m 76 and just lost 30 lbs by sticking to low carb no processed food diet. I also stay away from fast food & bread! List😅to your doctor not me! Take care!!

[@lostronin380]

You look in good shape Mr Hickok. I've never once seen a video of yours and thought you were too heavy. Too tall maybe. 😁😏

[@PalKrammer]

My favorite clip, seeing Slamfire. I have loved cats all my life. The best advice I got was regarding portions: "Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince, and dinner like a peasant." It makes sense - spend most of the day burning food and not have your resting body at night burdened with a heavy meal turning to fat. Also, I think weighing every day mostly records water retention differences & stomach contents differences: too little signal, too much noise. Once a week I think is more indicative of progress. But yes - the US has too many complex carbs, sugar, fat, and salt in so many foods. Unfortunately, cheap food is bad food and good food is expensive.

[@bullpups]

You're the only person in the comments with a rational assessment of weight management. The rest of these clowns are all about that keto crap

[@thoreau5914]

How much you eat is not the problem. It is WHAT you eat that matters. Your body will self regulate if fed the right food. At a minimum, go low or no carb and no sugars. You will see a dramatic improvement. If you really want to lose weight and be healthy, go on a carnivore diet. Life changing.

[@bullpups]

Terrible advice. Carnivore diet is for ignorant individuals that know nothing about nutrition

[@MSDOGS1976]

It's hard for me to believe eliminating fruits and vegetables is good for you.

[@jdollar5852]

​@MSDOGS1976 it's really hard to wrap your head around when you've been told your entire life that fruits and veggies are good for you. They are, but they can also be bad for you. Most modern fruit is loaded with sugar and your body converts that sugar into fat. I'm no dietician, so I can't really explain it, but I went Keto and lost 50 pounds in a year. I eat all I want! I'm talking 6 fried eggs and a half pound of bacon is a good breakfast for me. I had fried bluegill filets for dinner last night with Cole slaw. Keto works for me but I've never tried a true carnivore diet.

[@thoreau5914]

@@MSDOGS1976 I was the same way. It is hard to believe because we have been lied to for decades. The food pyramid was developed by the Dept. of Agriculture to compel people to eat commodities that the Fed. Government was subsidizing. Also, the sugar and processed food industries paid off Harvard "scientists" to spread the lie that saturated fat caused heart disease, arterial plaque build-up, etc.. That is how the old "fat is bad, vegetables good" belief system began. Fruit (modern fruit that is) is loaded with sugar. Vegetables have nutrients, but they aren't bioavailable, meaning your body can't absorb them well at all. Vegetables also contain many natural toxins to affect your digestive and metabolic processes. That is a plants defense mechanism. Animals try to kill you before you eat them. Plants try to kill you after you eat them.

[@williamhsmithjr2991]

Love cats!! I am happy and pleased that someone takes care of our cats. It s a learning process for me and all cats have different personalities.

[@exiledintheus7251]

Losing weight is really hard

[@TheGravygun]

Quitting smoking is hard too. But then you gain weight because you're eating you can't win

[@surfrat8884]

the older you get the harder it becomes

[@emmittmatthews8636]

It's easy to lose a little. It's hard to make a big change to your life and stick with it. That's the problem. You didn't gain it all fast and you won't lose it fast either, but committing to a more active lifestyle and reduced (but sustainable!!!) calorie intake is what's difficult.

[@exiledintheus7251]

@@emmittmatthews8636 can you help me figure that out I've got no time to build say acceptable affordable meal plans

[@rapideddie1399]

Thanks for sharing your story, Mr. H45. I agree 100% I think most people are unaware of how much they need to trim their intake to lose weight. I've been up and down my entire adult life and for the past 8 months have reduced carb intake significantly. The fat has come off slowly but steadily and I am now at a weight I am comfortable with.

[@ivorybow]

I can’t recommend going carnivore enough. I had brain surgery a year and a half ago and I was very sick and I lost my ability to enjoy food. But I could enjoy meat and milk so I cut out all carbs and sugar and lo and behold, I melted. No effort whatsoever and all the food I could be hungry for I lost 90 pounds. All I did was switched to meat, eggs, and dairy. I am never hungry and I feel great. there are some excellent doctors on KZbin who can help you make the transition successful. I will never go back. Bacon and eggs for breakfast and steak for dinner.

[@gilream]

Same here. (minus brain surgery)

[@evildead68]

This is the way. -Mando

[@MooseGuy1]

I've lost over 100 pounds when I stopped being an OTR truck driver. For me, it's calories in, calories out. Burn more than you eat, you lose weight. Burn less, you gain weight. Good job, 45!

[@gilream]

Calories have nothing to do with losing weight. Eating the proper human nutrition is everything. There is not one single solitary essential carbohydrate.

[@RobnPhx1]

Great advice! I've found that at age 70 I need so much less food than I thought I did. Consequently, I weigh far less than I did 20 to 30 years ago!

[@hobo1452]

Slamfire is definitely a cutie! Congrats on the weight loss! After a couple of years of retirement, I went on a self imposed diet several years ago, limiting my self to 1200 calories per day and went from 256 to 160 lbs. That took about one year. I also started walking one mile every day to help maintain mobility. Maintaining that weight has turned out to be almost as difficult as losing it. Statistically, a man in his 70's should be able to eat 2200 to 2300 calories per day to maintain weight. Realistically, at least in my case, my intake is 1400 to 1600 per day. When people ask me how I did it, I jokingly tell them that losing weight is basically just teaching your hand not to have food in it every time it gets near your mouth. The reality is not far from that. I pretty much gave up fast food, and snacking all day. One truth that the experts have always pushed is that losing weight and keeping it off requires a permanent change in eating habits. That's 100% true. To all those reading this and wanting to lose weight, take heart. You can do it, but only if you truly want it and are willing to make a permanent change in your eating habits. The reward is worth the struggle. I feel better now than I did when I retired 12 years ago. I also feel a great deal of pride for my accomplishment when I see men who look the way I used to look.

[@Resistculturaldecline]

I'm 47 yrs old, and it takes a digitally scaled or pre-packaged meals such as Hello Fresh or FACTOR, 1400-1700 calories of premium choice zero sugar/preservative food a day to get me under 210 lbs. That is 10 miles a week of ful inclined treadmill and 4 days week resistance training. I never guesses it would be this difficult. 25 yrs ago I weighed 170 lbs on 5k calories a day and no weight training. What a difference the decades are making.

[@hobo1452]

@@Resistculturaldecline Congratulations on your weight loss. I'm the same way. I ate whatever I wanted and as much as I wanted for decades and stayed in the mid 150's without even thinking about it. Then old age crept up and spoiled the banquet! I miss being able to eat like that, but not enough to go back to it. Because the weight gain was so slow, I didn't realize just how miserable those extra pounds made me feel until I lost them.

[@TheFiremanJoe]

BBBE is the way to go! Beef Bacon Butter Eggs Virtually no carbs, no alcohol, no soda pop, no sugar. Water, black coffee and sun tea.

[@isaackvasager9957]

lol, no. The healthiest, longest living people eat virtually none of those things. (mediterranean diet)

[@TheFiremanJoe]

@@isaackvasager9957 that’s cool…

[@mickeytollison]

@@isaackvasager9957Uh, no. Re-educate yourself.

[@isaackvasager9957]

@mickeytollison are you claiming the the Mediterranean diet isn't one of the most well studied and healthiest diets out there? Lol. You may wany to do some research bud.

[@TheFiremanJoe]

@@isaackvasager9957 the Mediterranean diet works great for Mediterranean peoples. However the #Carnivore diet has treated me very well. It is the proper human diet.

[@joemetzger1362]

Exactly! Grand daughter told me I’m fat back in March, can’t blame her for being honest🤦‍♂️5ft 10’ and 213 lbs 64 years young at the time. Working out and drastically cut back food consumption. Try and walk 5 miles after dinner and NO food after 6pm. So far I’m down 25lbs

[@TexomaPrepper]

Try Keto/Carnivore for a couple weeks, you won’t be disappointed with the results.

[@WriteOrSong]

I lost 60lbs 14 years ago and, like you say, had to cut back on my food intake. If you want to lose you have to commit to that. What also helped is cutting out desserts and sweets. I gained 20lbs back so it’s a continual process and effort.

[@mariofilippi3539]

You're exactly right about losing/maintaining weight. I too know from experience - I used to weigh 217 pounds and went down to 129 with a self-imposed strict diet (plus a few cigars). My best friend was a bathroom scale to monitor my progress. That was 50 years ago. Still weigh myself daily but now exercise a lot more and have a normal diet. Thanks for the video, your approach to weight control is 100% on.

[@threewheeler624]

Thank you for a good video. Most Americans don't go hungry. Embrace the hunger pains, your body is looking for energy, no food then the body metabolizes fat. Its a cycle. Have a great week.

[@user-lv4kt6oq5u]

Being hungry is not good. If you are hungry it triggers your body to store fat.

[@harryhellmold2512]

My cats pack shooting irons.

[@cipher2]

Cleaning up nutrition is the single greatest way to reduce excessive unhealthy body weight.

[@watzonda2b]

Great subject and excellent advice....Thank You!

[@shawmutt]

Same, I started counting calories and learn what a serving size actually is. I stopped raiding my kids' snack bin. I gave up alcohol as well. I don't do anything extreme regarding carbs and fat, just focusing on getting a bit higher protein.

[@gilream]

You should do something extreme and stop eating all sugar and processed carbohydrates immediately. Calories are meaningless. Eat all that you want as long as it is appropriate for the human body. Ruminant fatty meat, butter bacon and eggs.

[@user-nm5xb7ob2p]

Be hard for YT to cut your new format. Losing weight at the gun range is a great concept!

[@Howdy76]

Thanks for the pep talk. I am 74, old farm boy. It's hard to lose weight and i had a total hip replacement. guess i will try harder,

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

It's not hard if you set your mind to it. Cut out as many carbs (bread, grain, rice, starch) as you can, drop anything with sugar, and don't drink anything but water, unsweet tea or coffee. Good food is good, but it ain't worth dying for.

[@wadehampton1737]

@@TheOfficialCaseMade Don't tell him it's not hard, because for most people, it is.

[@grayintheuk8021]

Beautiful cat. I love both dogs and cats - both are very special. I love what we have at the time we have it. Great video and thanks Mr H.

[@GShileikis]

I followed your advice and watched Dr.Ken Berry's videos and have switched to a Carnivore diet. Lost 35 lbs in under 5 months. Feel better every day.

[@adelarsen9776]

Carnivore Diet is proper human behavior.

[@scottc543]

I'm 68 years old and weighed 238 last August - more than I'd ever weighed. I started walking and eventually got up 2.5 miles every morning before eating anything. In January I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Had to take insulin for a month or two. I cut out all carbs for a while, and continued the walking, and my weight started dropping. Soon I was able to stop the insulin, and then the Metformin too. I am down to 194, and my cardiologist has taken me off blood pressure and cholesterol meds. Now I eat some carbs (small amounts but always with protein and lots of veggies). Zero processed sugar. And I drink nothing but water. Occasionally a glass of milk with breakfast. Docs always say it's all about diet and exercise. Well, I'm here to tell you that's 100% true. And you can do it too.

[@jdollar5852]

I get too bored walking so I bought a push mower. I have 13 acres here with about 11 acres of grass. I try to get in 10k steps every morning before 9 am

[@ChuckisOutside]

You are spot on about weighing yourself daily. I compare it to using a continuous glucose monitor. It keeps you aware of what is working and what is not working. Also, cats are great for people who like them and I really like them.

[@northerncold6303]

I'm an old man who was per-diabetic. I'm not large framed. I put myself on Keto diet, protein, fat very low carbs and cut out the sugar. I lost about 10 lbs(again small frame) and my A1C is now 5.5 and all my blood numbers are in the normal zones. CUT OUT THE CARBS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE THEY JUST TURN TO SUGAR AND FAT!

[@tpack670]

It`s a daily struggle for many. Keep up the good work.

[@doughooks7411]

We do ketovore. Very low carbs, high protein, high fat, and intermittent fasting for us. We typically eat all of the food we are going to eat per day in a 4-hour period and it totally works for us as we are rapidly approaching 60 yrs old. This works better for us than anything else we have ever tried, and most of all it keeps us feeling better than we ever have previously.

[@B1RDSEYE]

Slamfire! 😄 what an excellent name for a cat!

[@Starman2440]

Cut out the carbs.....try a diet rich in protein with lots of veggies. Sadly whatever you generally like and tastes best to you is probably what you shouldn't be eating. With a low carb diet & moderate exercise I dropped 16 lbs in 2 months---from 180 to 164--I am just under 6' tall and 74 years old.

[@BHRxRACER]

Reducing your calories will not only lose you weight, but it'll slow down your aging and prevent diseases. I feel like people need to learn this as early in their lives as possible as food addiction is as real as drug addiction.

[@jamesdjesse]

It takes me 3 shirts to mow and trim my yard in the summer. Tennessee heat is a killer

[@CitizenCarrier]

There may be a little difference for some people. But really, it’s simple math. Burn more calories than you take in. I went from my leak weight of 230 to the 190 I am now by simply increasing exercise and activity and decreasing caloric intake. I didn’t get too much into the weeds of watching carbohydrates and fats and all the things that are supposed to be bad for us. I just cut down on the processed foods and started eating more beef. Increased my protein and I love fresh fruits. I cut down on the sugar drinks and drink more water and that was it. Diabetes completely reversed. I was able to get off of all of my blood pressure medication‘s. And at 60 years old, I feel better now than I did then when I was in my mid-30s.

[@hoghead-on5ux]

Now I know you are a good guy! I’ve seen the hardest heart mountain boys won over by a good cat. They make the best and only kind of therapist I want. Same wavelength on food. Down from 2 Whoopers for lunch to a Whopper Jr😂

[@markwhatley9955]

Keto and intermittent fasting. I lost 60 pounds last year. Lost 4 inches in the waist and dropped 2 shirt sizes. Exercise is fine, but highly overrated. Intermittent fasting is the key. I don’t eat breakfast and seldom eat lunch. I don’t get hungry and have plenty of energy. It’s totally changed my life.

[@ProCoach2373]

I couldn't disagree more. Your body was made to move. Challenging your muscles and bones is crucial, especially with age. And.... it reduces anxiety and stress.

[@BeefT-Sq]

Eric Barker did a blog on this. He recommended eating bland foods to avoid the temptation to eat for taste alone.

[@scottmacdowall527]

just like any other addiction you have to hit rock bottom then you can start losing weight, small portions and intermittent fasting is the key. The body will reset. (Weigh yourself everyday and record it)

[@philipjones3793]

Im 55 and im finding these facts to be right on Sir.

[@patrickhall3878]

I lost 140 lbs ten years ago, and I feel great.. divorce is wonderful.

[@stuartmarkman769]

My son recently went on the samr diet and he is happy now.

[@woodybowen5362]

Most effective, long lasting weight reduction plan available. 🆒

[@gregorymacneil2836]

It’s a method endorsed by lawyers!

[@CooperKoepp]

It's all about your blood insulin level. Insulin control controls energy utilization within the body. Fat cells will not release stored energy when insulin is elevated. They will only take on glucose and fat out of the bloodstream when insulin is elevated. How does insulin get elevated? By eating sugar and carbohydrates. What does that leave you with to eat? Pure carnivore, all meat eggs and a little cheese occasionally. The only metrics that should ever matter are… How do I feel? How do I look? How do I perform? I can tell you're trying and I appreciate your content quite a lot... OK now I'm seeing your pin comment lol

[@Mike80528]

I found intermittent fasting really helped with weight loss. Starting off, a good Greek yogurt can really help. Your gut biome needs to change. It drives carb cravings, and when you start tor educe carbs the die-off of carb-hungry bacteria will trigger strong cravings. The yogurt helps to replace the bad gut bacteria with better bacteria and the protein is satiating. Once you learn to pay attention to your body and how it responds you can take control of your eating *desires* by taking control of your gut.

[@williamimboden9899]

intermittent fasting is how I lost 100 lbs.(275 to 175) in a year, eat one healthy meal a day in a 4 hour period, off all meds. when your stomach is empty insulin burns fat, very simple. Look to Dr.s Lustig, Fung, Jamandes for guidance on U tube concerning metabolic disorder/disease

[@jamesmoore9511]

Same height as you, went from 250 down to 203 in 6 month on keto. My target was 212-217. My big surprise was how fast I lost it and the fact that I was eating much more the when I was 250 - just cut out the carbs and crash you weight will plummet.

[@stephaniecaldwell7118]

I never used to care much about cats either but you are right about them - they’re definitely different from dogs- but not in a bad way

[@Tom-ej8bb]

People need to listen to You!! I am 68 and have had a very physical job until I retired at age 59 and have always fought my weight. I was alway 25 lbs more than my ideal weight and I used to say that 80 percent of weight loss can be obtained by your food intake REDUCTION. A few years ago we we started watching and not eliminating carbs/bread and sugars. I IMMEDIATELY lost 25 pounds. I now say u can lose 100 percent of your weight by stop eating so much and especially terrible processed foods!!!! TY this video should be spread to everyone u love!! TYVM!!!

[@lsusc]

To lose weight you must burn more calories than you take in. I have read a person needs to burn 3500 calorie to lose a pound. Takes a lot of exercise to burn 3500 calories. I jog 3 miles each day and my tracker watch indicates I am burning about 140 calories in a jog session.

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

I wish my car was as economical Be doing 100 miles on a gallon.

[@MikePluto]

Calories in, calories out.

[@baltepeter]

This is such a crazy timed video… we found a stray kitten a few weeks back, she wondered off into the forest in northern MN and we can’t find her now… good vibes here maybe she will show back up!

[@OnTheRiver66]

I had a cat some years ago that never wanted to go outside (my other 2 cats always tried to escape) but one day she ran outside. We searched and called for her for hours. She was hardly larger than a shoe box so we couldn’t see how she could survive. One day, 28 days after she left, I went out the front door and she was walking to our porch. She had lost weight and was hungry, but someone either fed her or she found pet food outside. I thought she had died. My next door neighbor’s cat disappeared and she found that it had adopted another family not far from us. You never know.

[@douglasfaloon5340]

Always a great channel experience, thanks, Doug

[@martincolvill5453]

I tried the low card diet but the 3X5 index cards still are hard to chew.

[@stephenreese5921]

Look into the “Lion’s Diet”. Simple, fast, satisfying!

[@rkhale02]

i think for me the hardest part is that sometimes the only good part about my day is the food, so it's a mental battle i think. Which i know there is mood shifts if you eat better but not nearly enough as i've done dieting and been on the weight loss regiment before and just not enough, but hopefully one day

[@kentuckygreg4725]

I agree with you 100%. Exercise is great and needed, but controlling ones food intake is the answer to weigh loss. Keto and an all meat diet are the best.

[@newblakestone]

I recommend fruits and veggies. If u keep apples around that can rly help cut into ur meals and give u a snack when ur busy Salads also will pad out your meals Little tacos or burritos are a good snack. Pop a couple little tacos or one microwave burrito and get back to it.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I have a small gentleman's ranch with daily chores. I cut out sugar snacks and carbohydrates and eat one evening meal daily. I lost 40 lbs, all of which came off my belly, and now I wear 30" waist Levis.

[@jonathanbyrd3787]

90% meat, eggs, animal products 10% veg and fruit works extremely well for me

[@WMBCS]

Go to cardiologist circle back

[@jonathanbyrd3787]

Got a zero on my calcium score. Keep following the food pyramid

[@WMBCS]

@@jonathanbyrd3787 notice you don’t talk about your lipid panel or discuss the fact that the more saturated fat you eat the more likely you are going to have heart issues. And people who smear less red meat live longer

[@blakelandis2434]

Cut those carbs, increase your fat and protein and watch the weight fall off and feel much better. (its rough the first 2-3 weeks while your body adapts but its worth it) *Edit : just now saw your comment about it being from 7 years ago and cutting carbs did it for you! haha, nice job man!*

[@TheWolfsnack]

Gee Hickok.....we are similar size...IK am 6' 6" and 230 lbs....but three months back I was frustrated and at 285+ lbs....I decided that I needed to make changes...I began the carnivore diet and dropped those lbs in about three months....30 - 30lbs to go....one thing about carnivore is that you only need eat when hungry and that may only be once per day.

[@MaverickFischer]

My wife has told me to limit my food intake 1,345,893,683 times (give or take). Since I've been off for the summer from school I'm not nearly as active so I really need to get more. But I've also been trying to limit my food intake. It's really HARD because my stomach is like "FEED ME!" and I'm like NOO! YOU had two hotdogs and some fries! You're good for the night! 😵‍💫

[@feisty181]

You don’t have to earn cats respect. They love the people that dislike them the most. They won’t leave them alone.😂😂😂

[@gmcenroe]

Nice cat, I was mostly a dog person until my German Shepherd (shown in my avatar) died from cancer at 10 years of age. Since then I became a cat person because we also had 2 cats, now down to 1 a Nebelung who is very loyal and affectionate once she learns you are her best friend. As for weight I am 6'2" and during COVID wasn't going out and exercising much at was up to 237. A friend suggested keto diet and I did some research and decided to try it. Combining that with light exercise since I am retired, I got my weight down to 205 where it has been for some time. I feel much better and focus on eating good foods, little to no sugar and can eat plenty of meat with no problem. I will keep it up the rest of my life. I feel sorry for those people who think that some pill will cause them to lose weight while they don't change their diet. It is easy once you start on the right path.

[@touchofdumb]

I’ve always had trouble with my weight and cats. Helpful, thank you 👍

[@woodtool2882]

Lots of people just accept that when you get older you put on extra weight. I'll be 73 in September. I'm a cancer survivor. I 6'5". At one point during Chemo I was down to 173 pounds. After Chemo, my appetite started coming back. I put weight back on, but too much. I went up to 238 pounds. I'm now eating less and exercising. I'm at 208 pounds now and I want to lose more. I'm not going to accept that getting older means you have a belly.

[@cz1always608]

Losing weight like you said is not about exercising.. it’s about what you put in your mouth. Was 240 dropped 70lbs started working out with a personal trainer . Put on 12 pounds to stay. I’m 180 to 185 years later..

[@jsflagstad]

Eating clean helps too. I spent 2 weeks in Ireland and ate pretty well, but they have little to no "junk" in their food and I dropped 10 lbs over there in 2 weeks!

[@1820kj]

I was just diagnosed as being Type 2 Diabetic to the point I was loosing my vision. It was affecting my shooting. LOL.. Turned out my blood suger was in the 300's. Now I have changed my diet to almost cut out bread, pasta and eat more vegies. I has been different but I have now lost 30 lbs and can see again. Now I can go back to Chootin.

[@Keith80027]

I am now fasting 18 hours a day and eating carnivore diet and seeing a weight loss and reducing my glucose levels too. You are right, get rid of carbs and sugars.

[@JK-Handyman]

I've always liked cats and like you said, you have to earn their trust. The only diet that's worked for me is keto. Cut out all carbs, sugars, and even starches and you can eat all the meat, cheese, and cruciferous veggies you want and you will lose weight. I would cheat every now and then and I still lost lots of weight on keto. I lost a total of 40 lbs over a year. Its hard but worth being healthy.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

I allow one day a week to eat anything I want. Helps keep the cravings away.

[@LackTheSilverStacker]

Hey Buddy I'm a Surgical Scrub Nurse of 30 years and back in 2008 I discovered how Horrible GMO food was and I have 2 boys! So me and the wife got rid of all gmo food from our house! It's was not an easy thing to do nor cheap! Funny how Healthy Organic food is always so $, but I digress! Over the next 4 months I went from 235lbs to my still current weight of 175lbs! I was flabbergasted For a hot minute I thought I might even have Cancr! Fructose which is in everything is the Leading cause of type 2 Diabetes! You are exactly what you eat! I was saddened/pissed at what is happening with the new regulations against you and all gun channels! I will click on every and all videos ya'll ever put up! God Bless

[@conservativechristian8508]

For a male you need to be under 2K calories daily to take it off and 2,400 or so to maintain. That ain’t much, lots of vegetables and some fruit to satiate and that can be a voluminous intake at 40 calories a cup. If you can keep it at 1,500-1,800 daily weight loss will be significant at 3-5 lbs weekly. Get a moderate amount of exercise and hold yourself accountable.

[@Talon6551]

At 61, I've had that struggle. I have found that reducing carbs has helped dramatically. When I plateaued in my weight, I started doing weight training. In the 6 months since, I have gained about 4 pounds, but it is in muscle, not fat. The diet part is hard, especially as we age. Still trying to dial that in.