How YouTube Caused My Body Dysmorphia...

This is something I battled a long time and figured I'd speak on this
I want to let yall know you are not alone out there.
Everyone faces some type of BS like this but masks it.
Body dysmorphia is a mental health condition that can lead to a feeling of disgust or hatred for one's own body.
In this video, we're discussing body dysmorphia and its effects on myself & We explore the the different symptoms, and how to get help. We also discuss the importance of talking about body dysmorphia and how to raise awareness about the condition.
If you're struggling with body dysmorphia and want to learn more about the condition, this video is for you! We talk about the origins of body dysmorphia, the different symptoms, and how to get help.

[@JaxBlade]

Again Full video is on my TikTok JaxBlade but yeah again. Theres No Perfect Body ONLINE Too Buff = Steroid accusations Not Buff enough = Frail & Weak In between both = Laggin body parts Strong Man = just fat cuz no abs Healthy & fit = Not Jacked tho etc etc People will ALWAYS find somethin to bitch about. SO FOCUS ON YOU & What YOU WANT

[@izelarzate3841]

Jax thank you for your videos you've been inspiring me since I was 15 when I first found your channel I'm 22 now and I'm doing so much better not just physically but mentally too I really appreciate you 😁

[@nguyenthanhhai6725]

Underdeveloped muscles = I have bad genetics

[@slushyslushy7777]

I've been malnourished most of my life but have picked myself up these last few years. I still think that raidens body(MGR) is quite a bit away but that's alright.

[@zev2x762]

We need honestly need more fitness KZbinrs like you

[@destroyerx6200]

I can’t do what I wanna do as it’s beyond me but I’ll do what’s available to me anyway

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

I'm sorry you had to go through that, man. But no matter what happened, I'm glad to see you still had the big heart in there.

[@ShermanKyle]

A lot of people these days find Noel Deyzel to be Mr. Wholesome Fitness KZbinr (and kudos to him), but Jax you are undoubtedly the OG wholesome fitness KZbinr. Anyone who knows your catalogue knows you’ve practiced and preached the mental health and self care side of fitness the whole time. It’s like you detailed my entire fitness journey with this vid. I’m convinced that to achieve proper health and longevity, anyone involved in fitness must go through a period of this flux you describe; overcoming those tribulations are what builds the grit and resolve to find one’s own happy medium. Thank you for all you do and your willingness to speak on these topics.

[@ShermanKyle]

@Empty Glass yeah I watched him often during his meteoric rise but have since clicked less. he’s become a content machine and has managed to successfully monetize it. Once content creators reach a certain level they begin to feel manufactured, even if different and well intentioned, by nature of the platform. His vlogs were a nice change of pace

[@thebrownbaldy]

Body dysmorphia is a real thing. No lies told in this video about people doing it for likes, gotta do it for yourself. Spot on Jaxblade.....spot on indeed.

[@omgzitsmilk]

No matter what happens to how you perceive your body. Just know that you are always my goals. You look great and you seem a great person. Keep it up bud. We are here for you

[@marybdrake1472]

I've been working on my weight because I decided I would that. It's not for anyone else.

[@camendiv]

Enjoying the journey is the key. Do what makes you feel good, whether it's getting big, getting strong, or just enjoying the high so you can wind down and rest after a light workout.

[@natefenderson4306]

Man I’m goin through this right now I did your hajime no ippo routine with a twist of my own work out an got lean had the boxer physique an than I switch my profession an was stressing an gain the weight back but now I’m back battling my weight getting back what I lost this definitely inspirational an much needed to hear bro

[@LatIenws]

👏👏👏 no worries bro we got you

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

I get it. I was 175 all muscle and had amazing legs, lost all that during my wife's 2nd pregnancy, got depressed inbetween due to work and haven't been back in 6years. 4 months ago we went back as a team and back on it again

[@averybreeze2451]

Just that "I know you can do this, you got this" at the end is enough to fill me with motivation. Thanks for being you, Jax

[@kin4386]

All I'll say is that you've been an inspiration for me to start working out again recently after I gave up during college for not being patient and disciplined enough. So just know that you've come a long way from being "Weak" and picked on.

[@eurickhidalgo9423]

Definitely man lol my change from highschool to adult was embarrassing I went from being fit in the marines to bring fat and I was scared of people from high school seeing me lol but I’m more happy with how I look now and I’m only going up from here as I want to achieve in boxing

[@LazyPirate8]

Jax, you are right. I just recently had a loss from someone in my family who was closest to me not that long, and I couldn't go to the gym like I used to. Mental Health does take a toll on your physical fitness. I will try to slowly return to my journey, but I'm still not mentally well.

[@abstractghost548]

Thanks for talking about this ❤️ So glad I found your channel, glad you are honest about your experiences!

[@Joaninhaa12]

this is so important! i actually started working out again during the pandemic thanks to your videos and the way you frame things was a huge part of that. i never felt guilty about not being able to do everything or having to adapt some exercises and i never felt bad about not being in good shape anymore. you seem like a very kind and warm person and no matter what you've clearly had a huge impact in a lot of people! i spent my entire life having a lot of body image issues, struggled with eating disorders and i'm just now, in my mid 20s, getting to a point where i work out for myself and my health and not just focused on how i look

[@Withjoy2000]

Man you the goat been watching you for a while, you helped me through high school all the way through the army. Your a good athlete and a better role model

[@brianb.9040]

This is so important, stuff happens in life. And energy you deliver with this message makes it even more impactful, thanks for this !

[@Poeticbladezero]

I found your channel from your tough like the toonz and though I absolutely love that series. I especially love these types of videos that you post about mental health and showing us your good days and bad days 🙏👏👏👏 we can't thank you enough Jax.

[@hugolebras3832]

Always love your videos dedicated to mental health. It feels good to know that everyone go through stuff and no one is imune to self doubts and insecurity. At least it makes me feel less alone Let's all hang on and keep doing the best we can at the best of our physical and mental abilities day by day, little by little

[@covertcomics7799]

You were the first fitness instructor I had on KZbin and after branching out you’re still my favorite. I hope to look good as you one day sensei, keep going strong!

[@LatIenws]

👏👏👏👏 yessss thank you my bro for being realistic. We gotta be modest with ourselves and not expect every phase of our life to look the same. Circumstances happen, changes happen

[@im3011ful]

Hey man I just subscribed to you because what you said really resonated with me. I lifted for years and got to an amazing physique literally my dream body and I got injured and couldn’t keep up and then got out of shape….the comments people made and my self esteem and just my overall mental health had suffered immensely and it had to do with that validation. I really need to get to the point where I don’t need that from other people and truly wanna do it for me

[@matthewc9806]

Basing self esteem on appearance is a choice. It feels good to be proud of your fitness but pride is a double edged sword. In reality, in Truth, there is no pride in being jacked and no shame in being fat or skinny. It's all just a made up game based on fleeting emotions. However. Everyone kind of "knows" this, but few live it. So cheers to you, Jax, for embodying and communicating this message so well. Fitness is about health and happiness only. Keep it up 👏👏

[@ElWeebDelBarri]

Thanks man

[@helenaotam5596]

Dear, jaxblade I think u look great. My understanding of fitness is to get in shape for health reasons then go further if you want to. I love to watch ur channel cause you make it look fun. Great still to out of shape to not suck at the fitness routines you have posted.

[@chickenoodle3397]

I just had this happen to me, I went on vacation and went back home with an amazing outlook on life and was ready to get back into the gym after a week then hit with a pretty bad cold for 4 days then got Covid (since it was incubating inside me) and am still coughing for the past month and have regained a little bit of my taste. I've lost so much strength I've never declined in reps regarding my pushups but that havled, the virus has seriously weakened my body. I also lost 7 pounds (not high quality pounds though so I'm regaining that). I'm doing much better now I can't wait to get better, injuries always set us back and take our progress. The biggest takeaway is you can never be too safe and if you fall you can get back up.

[@adrianmatthews2931]

Im sorry you had to go through that, gains or no gains you still amazing 🌹

[@Shutt1ngupn03]

It is ridiculous. Being healthy and fit is so important, especially in an era where so much illness is caused by sedentary lifestyle and obesity. But the main way we all judge it is so often just off of aesthetics. People can be very healthy/fit/athletic/badass/strong without having a defined six pack. It sucks how that affects people's mental health, especially those in the public eye. - I'm really glad there are so many guys talking Abt unhealthy expectations/body dysmorphia. You may or may not have the intention of being a positive male role model, but I think you are, and just an overall great example to people in general. Down to earth and working towards improvement in physical, mental, and emotional aspects of life

[@Suiak22]

Dude anime has been my inspiration for working out and you fueled that flame man, i can thank you enough.

[@LightGlyphRasengan]

Tore my ACL, messed up my drive to stay fit. I was fit still, but I just ate so much comfort food that gave me the gut. Now I'm moving on up and I'm glad you're doing great too

[@geminight1992]

thank you, i always hear you need to to know why to get healthy and would forget the mind needs to get healthy to. I am still working on that balance to get better all around and thought i was the only one.

[@SWCMB]

Respect bro. Work on your goals for yourself, not for everybody else. #1 key for a healthier life.

[@OMNITYPE27]

This hits me a lot, man. Thank you

[@numberoneappgames]

This was a great video. Thanks, Jax! I don't do social media for bodies but I see it. I love being my best self and that's my take away from this video the solution to the problem of letting other people invade your mental space.

[@lamardowling637]

Absolute truth! I'm glad therapy helped you to feel better!

[@h8thegr8]

Preach Jax 🙏🏽 Been having some major on and off moments when it comes to working out, but hopefully this current program and anything else I add on will do enough to get me that Goku body by the end of the year. Keep on dropping bangers, yo!

[@crazyconan28]

Do it for you. That's a mentality of success, the things that truly matter you will do because you want to!

[@TheComiKen]

Thx for covering this. I always feel worried about losing my gains, like my muscles will deflate or something, lol.

[@Actionfigure_fit]

Great message Jax, having a fitness KZbin and living a normal life can be challenging physically and mentally, unfortunately for us Natties our physiques fluctuate from lean, bulk, de-conditioned throughout the year and the comments will let you know about it without fail, stay well 😁👍🏾💪🏾

[@Jojo-der]

thank you a lot, i've been going through a lot recently which was why i wasnt able to train like i was used to.. i was still working hard and trying to push myself. but only to variating degrees of success.. i startet to really worry about my reputation as the strong fit guy in my friend group, since i actually once was the fattest and weakest person in it. You're absolutely right i shouldnt let myself get spooked. I should just train as hard as i can right now, and take care of myself. again thank you for your words 🤝

[@antisocialremote7400]

Geez your joinery is so incredible to me and really commendable, also is it just me or is fitness kind of like a trend in recent years, really good to see it help so many people. Anyway stopped watching channel due to college but glad to see it's still doing so well I remember being hyped over the rock Lee and kenichi vds keep it up man you're forever a legend and hero to me

[@ACarpenter89]

Thanks for this man be honest I have fallen off the wagon again I can get pretty consistent for about three weeks and then that fourth week I just I just struggle with I will completely fall off the wagon and sometimes u do a lot of progress. So thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

Great message. You look great! Thank you, Jax, for being a beacon of light for people who've suffered depression and are concerned what other people think. In my opinion, our value doesn't come from people liking us, it comes from God, and He loves us all so much, and a lot of people, despite His love for them, don't like Him so I don't want to be liked by them. Keep up the inspirational work!

[@deshuncarrington6514]

Thanks for the wisdom!

[@ImanuelWrightII]

Amen brother thank you for this message I needed it

[@dargossss]

You're awesome, Jax!

[@dravynsandifer8946]

Regardless of what others may say, you're amazing and even when you lose your gains, you still have a spot in my heart as an amazing fitness creator

[@kingoffists2215]

Jax you're a King👑🔥🔥

[@larrymeadows7535]

Great message Jax 👍🏿

[@jonahmaddox2885]

At least you conquered your situation man . Keep it up

[@leisurelyindex]

I've been unsubbed from you for a while because I didn’t share the same passion with your content as I used to. But I stumbled upon this video and thank you for keeping it real here. It's not as easy as it looks, and no one should have to stress about something so much that they forget to enjoy. Some day, I would like to be in amazing shape and feel healthier in the long run. I just don't know when, but I hope to remember enjoying and keep an optimism towards that journey. All the best.

[@Ronldbx6]

Wow😮! Dropping gems

[@meloncornets3034]

Thank you for this!

[@goddan7222]

Thanks and this advice applies to art and other kinds of grinds as well.

[@TheRealQuinten]

I feel this man I’ve been boxing and lifting heavy my whole life and I started a keto diet 4 years ago. I am in great shape but there is so many times that don’t want to do this shit anymore and just relax with the life I’ve built. BUT I’m known everywhere as “the big dude” and my ego craves that because I was a scrawny kid who got picked on so it becomes this weird pressure to never stop even though I seriously just want to take some time to relax and enjoy eating some shit that’s gonna fuck me up or even have some drinks like I used to.

[@darkninja136]

I love how Fuckinh real jax is mean. You are an inspiration for all men to take care of their mental health !

[@jalenramirez2318]

I really appreciate this video. It feels good to know I’m not alone with the fluctuation of self-esteem when it comes to my fitness. Do you know good ways to catch yourself when you start to hear that internal dialogue of negativity and doubt?

[@Animint]

This video helped me out a lot thanks

[@MRPITT72]

Stay positive bro. Hater gon hate.

[@Speedstreak]

I'm going through fluctuations as well. When I used to work in the very early morning shift at my work, I used the rest of the day to work out, and I used to work out nearly every day. Unfortunately, after an incident with another employee, I went to work in the late afternoon shift, and it destroyed my mental health. I absolutely hated working there, and I neglected my workouts more and more, only doing them two days per week. I'm now working on the early morning to late afternoon shift, and although it is better than the later shift, I still need to get back to my daily workouts as well as focus on my goals again.

[@vergilmontiero2558]

I'll admit, this is one of those titles where I actually agree with it. So many people caring about what people think, especially people online that they'll most likely never meet in real life. Stressing over their opinions are not worth it.

[@davidavila2082]

Yeah I’m going through a shoulder and bicep surgery and it hasn’t been the same at all so I understand completely

[@mcspiffy5843]

Looking good man! Also clout sucks, just be happy with yourself people and everything else will work out fine.

[@Shadow-nz4hd]

Thank you 🙏 you the real mvp

[@SombraMalamutt]

I'll admit I have a hard time getting into health/fitness for myself. I have no real thoughts or opinions on my physical appearance on most days other than to think "yep...I am indeed a person". Though there's definitely clothes I'll avoid wearing or cosplays I have absolutely just avoided thinking about because I don't think I could pull them off with my stomach. ^^; As it stands, I think I'll just focus on working on fixing the things that cause me discomfort/pain (working on my back and knees) and just keep working up from there. Generally I just have a hard time wanting to do good things for myself but that's what the therapy is for. ^^; I think this is why you're like the only fitness person I follow. You keep it real and focus not only on the physical side of things but the mental as well and that's absolutely necessary.

[@romesrepublic]

I think it's really all about figuring out what's the best most sustainable body you can achieve. At this point, for me, lifting has become as much a part of my life as going to work.

[@tristancharbonneau5241]

Very understanding

[@NathanielPiscian]

🥲👍 I needed to hear this

[@justaguy5526]

I put on a lot of weight after the army and it really had me fucked up. After I got back into a routine I’d quickly fall out and spent like a year struggling to be consistent. Now I’m doing better but I’m still far off from where I want to but that’s part of the journey.

[@AyEmEl]

Having just recently become a father, I definitely started to pile on the sympathy weight. It doesn't look great, I don't feel great for it, and the saddest part about it is that looking at myself crushes me to the point of being demotivated. I keep pulling at myself to leave the bed and go for a walk, but my mind and body are all burned out. I hate for this to come off the way it sounds, Jax, but seeing the idol you are to me have his lows the way you've had is refreshing. We're human after all - and you kept climbing. That's all it is, then: Just keep climbing. You fall and you get back up. That's life, and at no point should you ever feel weaker for it. The stall isn't what breaks you. It's part of the journey you're on to become you're strongest. Thanks for this video.

[@donel7315]

I need to see this I almost back to fighting shape after I sprained my ankle. And I’m starting to feel like Baki after getting cure of the poison.

[@pat-mc-hagon]

Thank you ❤💪

[@nicolaezenoaga9756]

Your THE BOSS Jackson.

[@char1194]

I'm not a public figure by any means, but I can 100% relate to my fitness level fluctuating based on my mental health. I only care about fitness for myself, but external factors(academic, family, social life etc) have made me relapse into numerous periods of depression, a cycle that im still trying to break out of. And all throughout, I felt first hand how all my progress and fitness just kept being lost and reset. I'm currently trying to train back up to being able to run 10km straight for the fourth time in a decade. But that's alright, I've done it before, I'll do it again.

[@vagabond4576]

I know this is off topic my dude. But the manga Iwa-Kakeru! Climbing Girls is a good one on Rock climbing. I think Rock climbing is one of the most effective fun ways to get a solid overall fit body. And I was happy that a manga choose to cover it.

[@DishyLemon]

What a nice young man ☺️

[@liamrossnoble]

Good stuff

[@alexs.5295]

I understand completely, I am a strength & conditioning coach (in good shape aesthetically, and well rounded as I train for MMA) I'll have random guys on a football or Lax team who train like body builders and discredit anybody physically smaller than them. (Then when I get some workouts in with them they're shocked by me being faster, more agile, jumping higher etc). TLDR, people in the fitness industry obsess over aesthetics too much rather than being holistic healthy individuals

[@ShadowRealmZ373]

A wise man once said Every Body is different, and that small space made all the difference

[@D4RK_54M]

Mental health affects physical health and vice versa, it is important to take care of both

[@maryann_next]

We love you JaxBlade

[@khasbegun]

Hey Jax, question? Could u make a tlttz but a little different this time instead of doing one for a character u should create one that uses fighting characters to make a plan for fighters/ mma / combat sports athletes

[@morganoof]

It took me years to build up any confidence in my body. I used to be so overweight and unhealthy compared to my friends from having asthma as a kid. When I was about 14 I stopped eating for the most part. I lost a TON of weight but could barely run or move without feeling like I was gonna die. By the start of my Junior year I had had enough. I started working out, just a regular bodyweight circuit and some high rep calisthenics. At one point I could do almost 300 crunches, a 4 minute elbow plank, and at least 12 chin ups. I felt on top of the world. After highschool, I let myself go. I've had years of ups and downs since then, and in August of last year I felt like it was time to get back to where i want to be. A lot of people have commented on how much weight I've lost since then, and I've kept track of my progress. I still struggle a lot with myself and my body dysmorphia, but I know it's worth it. It's just part of the journey. Your videos are inspiring as hell my dude. I wouldn't have gotten back into working out if it wasn't for you and the Bioneer fr. Thank you, and I'm excited to see more.

[@cellovandervegte8986]

To anyone who might read this and needs it. People that compare you to something usually compare to the social media bod. That bod is an outlier and shouldn’t be compared with. Also kings and queens, trust your ego sometimes. SOMETIMES. Because those that compare you to something and don’t support you, usually don’t do the work themselves and are finding excuses in devaluing you. Do it for you and no else!

[@Buss620]

I got a similar arm injury and now I know shoot style

[@slickyami1877]

Mental Health is important just as much as physical Health

[@Lysander45]

I lost more weight and became healthier as soon as I stopped hyper-focusing on going to the gym and consuming X amount of protein a day and instead just started walking more. Nowadays, I average 15 kilometres a day and spend all that walking time listening to audiobooks. My mental health has improved, and I'm always learning new things. Sure, I still have the excess skin of a guy who used to be 60 lbs heavier, but that doesn't bother me.

[@alexandriaarmstrong1459]

Based message

[@Busfunboy]

Bro im repeating this for the 2nd time Jax trust me if you create your application it would be so sick

[@timephire]

"I fight myself against myself." - Ryu from Street Fight Alpha the animated movie/OVA.

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

To anybody who needs to hear this. Just get in the gym, eat health, get rest and work at your pace. This is YOUR fitness adventure, nobody can live it for you, if you started, you are doing great, remember that everyone had to start somewhere so don't get discouraged by the ppl around you. Fellas, do it for you and not the ladies, you have to be the best you to get them Ladies, do it for you and not the booty, you'll get it, but its nothing without a whole body. Yall got this you can do it you can win

[@LinkEX]

0:50 I can totally get that. Arguably a particular kind of impostor syndrome.

[@calebjones7868]

I go to the gym for my personal health and only when I can I don't force myself to go cause that would be counterproductive to me

[@derekberry6122]

Well at least you didn't move as drastically as Christian Bell does. But yeah life is actually full of ups and downs and jobs cause a lot of that. Some jobs are very taxed into a person doesn't have much energy to go out and exercise and like they should and then they beat it on themselves because of it. I totally hear that you about the mental aspects of trying to do workouts. Thank you for the advice, to do workouts and try to become the best of myself for myself not anyone else. On a side note too many times I hear on other fitness KZbin stars is that maintaining a low body percentage does increase a person's own mental problems because there's restricting themselves too much. Heck Tristan Lee a bodybuilder who contain a 40% of less than 5% as much as possible made a video about it. He described that he couldn't gain any more games from his exercises because he was too focused on restrictive dieting.

[@UberVilla]

Woo!

[@striveprime5993]

💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@glorysky1998]

I remember in one of your videos (it's old now) you nerded out on nutrition and mentioned how you learned this before you got fit and people picked on you for it (then they got heart problems when they got older). It doesn't matter if your not super fit or super fit at the time ur still the same anime nerd with the fitness and nutrition facts I see on yt.

[@angelb33ts]

Amen

[@tengwarsenna]

That's rough. I want to be strong to lift up and swing around my nieces as they get bigger.

[@EhurtAfy]

My body stores every bit of fat and water retention on my chest and belly/hips. I have to stay close to 12% body fat, eat low carb, and low sodium if I want a chance at not looking fat in a grey t-shirt or polyester. I have to wear completely different outfits when I'm 15-17% body fat. The best thing to do is build lots of muscle and don't lose more than 1-2 lbs of fat a week when cutting. Be very protective of your muscle, don't diet your muscle away. I lost three inches on my arms doing too much fasting, went from a healthy weight at 185lbs down to 165lbs and looked scrawny

[@akonemanaba4183]

Facts