I Made This Free Motivational Guide For ANYONE OBESE Who Wants To Change Their Life

[@harley6948]

"You're not a person who needs to lose 40 kg. You're a person who needs to lose 1." This made me cry. I've been trying to lose 30 lbs for years. This year, I now need to lose 40 lbs... But that is so intimidating! So instead, I will focus on 1 lb at a time. GENUINELY - thank you for this video ❤

[@ParryPelican]

Thank you for this I don’t have any questions but I wanted to comment to help the algorithm because I need this series to continue I watched this and I’m going to implement this immediately thank you. I want this to be the first day of my new identity and I know that only I have that control so again thank you

[@kaylah87]

I'm very obese. I've been working twice a week with a trainer who is helping me avoid injury and stay mobile. I've walked 10000 steps for 63 days in a row now. I'm seeing a therapist to help with the trauma that is a huge factor in my weight issues. But my biggest struggle is food. I know I will not see a change in my weight until I get food under control but I feel so resistant as every diet I've tried led to rebound. I struggle with moderation. I want to be able to have a treat without losing control. I know that calorie counting is probably the answer. I've always seen calorie counting as being controlled. I find it interesting you describe is as freeing in a way. Maybe changing my mindset around calorie counting could be a big key for me. Thank you for the video. I will definitely follow the series.

[@JamesSmithPT]

Thank you! Any questions that arent eating disorder related fire them to me on email [e-mail]

[@minimalhabits]

I'm pretty sure you'd be able to eat the things you like with some twists and with a slight calorie deficit you'd not even notice, you'd be slowly losing weight. People don't realize how food can be addictive, I know it myself. But taming it and get it to serve you in all ways (mentally, physically, emotionally) without being bad for you, is key. Diet is just a word for describing what we eat. You don't have to follow any specific (boring) diet to lose weight. Literally 200 cal deficit would still serve your goals 😍. And that's probably nothing for someone your size. So go for it. Email James and get started. You deserve this change. I'm already impressed with your steps!! Now put some ice on your cake 😊

[@nathanparry8315]

I've found how James describes calorie counting and by counting over a week rather than a day incredibly useful. I can have that pizza and pint without feeling guilty about it by adjusting calorie intake in the rest of the week to maintain an overall deficit. Was a real eye opener.

[@dardo1201]

When i started calorie counting, I found it helped me a lot that i was more interested in preparing and thus planning my own food. Also, it helps if you plan most of your intake ahead of the rest of the week, that way you only need to tweak some numbers or add a few ingredients for example on a daily base. Nowadays i only check the app for a few minutes a day.

[@BaconJets]

Calorie counting is changing my life. You can still eat things you love, just in smaller proportions. Things like not having the fries with the burger, following portion sizes, etc. You'll find that your deficit is not as bad as you thought.

[@Peejayg28]

“Not my fault, but is my responsibility!!!” Needed this…… thank you James 👍

[@alyshajones7438]

It’s not my fault but it is my responsibility. I absolutely love this quote! I’ve been following you for a few years now, I’ve bought all your books so far and I’ve implemented so much from you into my own fitness journey and managing my own nutrition. Thank god there’s someone in this industry who doesn’t chat shit and doesn’t sugar coat anything. The misinformation is rife out there!

[@chelseabradley2118]

For women with children, I have to say that I don’t go to the gym. But i did gain 80 pounds when I was pregnant. I’ve lost 50. Started walking to the park, eventually started a at home work out, reduced my calories to 1500, and just recently got a bike with a carrier on it and it is literally the most enjoyable work out ever. Best of luck to everyone on their journey

[@FerintoshFarmsPhotography]

I started using this outdoor gym near by, and oh man the amount of people that stare at me. Like holy crap, someone is actually working out. Any car that drives by, just like gawking right at me, its quite unnerving but I just suck it up because this is who I am now.

[@pamellamunro797]

quote of the century "It's not hard to lose weight, it's hard to reign your shit in" my soul needed to hear that! I'm not going on a diet I'm changing my identity.

[@femijnbas7208]

Got this in a email with a link and was like “I will watch it later I need to make some breakfast now” but then I open KZbin to listen to a horror story and thought “ ah why not listen to the other one, I probably would need to watch at it a lot” And I’m happy I did! And it’s spot on. Thank you for this, I needed it.

[@andreaheal6921]

I love the easy the way you don’t mince your words - and just wanted to say thanks for your inspirational guides. It’s taken me two years to lose six stone, and because of fibromyalgia and knackered knees I have to take exercise slow and easy - another five stone to go but I’m determined to get there! Thanks x

[@alexclare6769]

Never left a comment on KZbin before but… when he’s says the universe is telling him to get a dog he drives past a block of flats which is obscured by a bus. When I lived there there was a pet free policy. However I saw a rescue dog and ended up taking her home. Had to move shortly after! The universe is telling you to get that dog and love it. It’s telling me I did the right thing too!

[@karenlangford7862]

Suggestion for daily video...Menopause and the uphill struggle we face to lose or maintain body fat, and the challenges of building muscle at the same time. I know you've done an excellent post on this already, but more people need to hear the plain truth, and stop believing the bs that is being sold to them ...noone better to do it than you!😉

[@paulnorthey1623]

Thanks James for these vids every day.they keep me motivated. Love the no bullshit.👍🏻

[@julierichardson284]

I'm not obese but I think this was a fantastic video. You didn't lack compassion but you also spoke directly and I think people will relate to that. I think a lot of people fail when the approach is "all or nothing" (e.g. The Biggest Loser contestants all regaining the weight they lost plus more) whereas you are trying to get people to make small gradual changes over time that will stick. Sustainability really is the key. Thanks for the wisdom! X

[@lilcazza86]

I’ve been talking about joining a gym for weeks - today after watching this I’m gonna go do it and commit to going! Rescuing a dog is one of the best things I’ve ever done - defo do it!

[@PeteTheL337]

I really hope your YT channel takes off. You don't have that BS aura around you, your words makes sense and we do need some tough love from time to time if it comes from the right place which it seems to me it does with you. Thank you for the video.

[@zoeborwick9550]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I bought a treadmill to try to get myself moving more because I am 222kg and any movement is difficult just now. This kicked my bum into getting on it and getting moving- even if it was only 10 minutes that's my benchmark.

[@PamH12158]

Absolutely loved this, the "not my fault but it's my responsibility", the bit about choosing inaction really hit home, plus the added bonus of telling people to rescue and not buy a dog 🤩

[@kellicardaras2805]

I’m amazed that this information is free. You have to be best trainer in the world. And the fact that you are adopting a homeless dog makes you pretty much a god in my book.

[@Nadznadzandtheroses]

I’m not even obese, just overweight by about 15kg or so, but I’ve been struggling my whole life to lose weight, and even now I’m on a weight loss journey.. it’s hard, super duper hard, and this video made me feel seen and that it’s possible and reminds me to keep going. Thank you 🙏🏽 appreciate your content

[@sherreeabraham7655]

Been obsessed with you for bout a year n half, listening to the podcast, audible Not a Diet Book, getting your emails and now watching these and honestly, I don't shut up about you coz of how you're changing my life.. A year and a half later, talking about subjects you've spoken on before and you still drop gems!! It's appreciated, joining JSA will be the last step for me I think...

[@LCav]

Identity change - the 2 points of success each day - focus on losing 1kg at a time. These are such simple ideas, thank you. We rescued a dog 3 weeks ago and he’s already enriched our lives.

[@Dalus]

Sat watching this video at 8am getting myself in the right mindset before I go to the gym, but honestly, its had a bigger impact than I was expecting. Listening to you talk about stuff and your views has honestly just helped me reach - what I'd call - a breakthrough. Now I'm not medically trailed or qualified in any way to talk about psychology etc, but your video helped me make a connection in my head. Growing up my grans was always my safe space, if anything was wrong, or hurt, or anything bad whatsoever my default was - go to my grans and see her. She would always have loads of sweets/cakes/biscuits etc and it seemed like an endless supply and would always "make it ok". I think this is where my connection with so much unhealthy food started, because after I lost my gran to cancer, I think I subconsciously replaced that safe feeling of being at hers, with the consuming of junk food that always tied in with being at her house. As I said, not qualified in any way whatsoever, but it makes sense in my head, and has honestly helped me kind of rationalise and help to break that connection a bit. Love the videos, please keep it up

[@craigramseur2377]

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[@Sarah-jb3ly]

James, you’re existence makes my life better. Ive been following for a couple of years, I’ve got your first book, I’ve had one attempt at a challenge, I’ve joined the academy a couple of times. This daily content is teaching me something new every day and helping me succeed. I’ve lost 40kg so far, 15kg to go. Keep it up! You’re a good egg xx

[@funkygorilla3992]

Please keep this coming James. Your way of communicating stuff hits home way better than anyone else I've listened to 🙂

[@FictionWeLiveIn]

I wish I heard this when I started trying to lose weight. I'm about a month into it now and learning better habits all the time. Two points that James made that, if you're me, need to be reiterated. 1. Tracking calories helps, tracking calories properly helps even more. If you're going to do it, do it accurately. I learned that I really seem to enjoy lying to myself and the myfitnesspal app for some reason. Be honest because it's only you that gets screwed in the end. 2. It takes time and weight fluctuates. At the start, I was glued to the scale because I was getting good results. Once that slowed, or even went up a few pounds on some days, I fucking hated myself for it. I felt like I was working for nothing and I was a failure. Remember, we're just looking. Don't live and die by the daily weigh in. In a few months you can look back at those numbers and think "wow, I can't believe I was worried".

[@Jtsimpson95]

I’m absolutely obsessed with your videos. I’m currently on a weight loss/getting fit journey as I lived a very poor lifestyle of 0 exercise and way too much food. I’ve gone from 130+kg to 120kg in 2 months from regular exercise and a much better diet. You’re videos other than make me smile ear to ear give such great advice and knowledge which has helped me massively. Just a message really to say thank you. You’re the best.

[@huwmyles4486]

As a worldwide society we need to be Healthy Positive and this content is exactly that James. They ask, you answer.

[@kraetah]

Absolutely brilliant bud. Motivational as always. Always good for a metaphorical kick up the arse. Liked and shared 👌👌👍

[@kerripowell-holistic_lifecoach]

"Although it isn't your fault, it is your responsibility!" Brilliant! I have a romanian rescue dog who looks like a kelpie - God knows what he's a mixture of! Thanks for your work! Have a fab day!

[@amysakker2130]

I love the message in this video. I obviously don't know you personally, but this right here shows that you truly care about helping people like me. So my fitness professionals make people like me feel even worse about ourselves, but not you. I needed to see this today. Thanks James.

[@scpromark]

Totally awesome video. “If you chose to do nothing then you’re choosing to do something” totally right, I’m going to add that to my mental toolbox for “those days”. Also training is about identity and not loosing weight. Again, spot on. The old adage “weight is lost in the kitchen not in the gym” comes to mind but without the change in identity nothing happens. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LxRaven8]

Thank you for doing these daily videos. Can't wait to see the dog you rescue.

[@rooniebarnard108]

I'm going to watch this every day while I "train" it motivated me so much 😊 thank you 😊

[@brookepowell5702]

This is incredible and just what I needed. You helped me lose the weight 4 years ago and I’ve since let myself go again. Excited for this series to get back to it and get healthy again!

[@emersmcembo824]

Thank you James. Good an accessible to lots of people. Big up.

[@courtneymatthew1611]

How do I make this live rent free in my head? Something clicked this week with me and all of a sudden, all your videos line up with my exact thoughts or convos in the last 24 hours. You are just reinforcing my thought pattern

[@gentlewhalepiano]

Very well said I remember reading the identity change concept in Atomic Habits and it's true, slow accumulation of the daily choices we make or choose not to make ultimately leads us to become the people we are now.

[@roydickinson8151]

I had already decided to go to the gym again from 01.08.22 because I AM OBESE. Now that I have listened to what you said I'm going to give the 100 days a go. That was a very motivational vid. Thanks for posting it at a time I needed to hear it.

[@118dawr]

Thank you 😊 my trainer and your team always great info happy I chose you months ago 25 pounds down :) and I feel absolutely amazing still a ways to go but happy my journey is going great 😊

[@andreanorth4781]

Just what I needed to hear this morning! Thank you.

[@osteopathicclinicwatton3760]

My ears pricked up when You mentioned a dog! We all need a rescue a 🐶

[@SueKF64]

Yay! James is getting his dog at last! 🥳👏🙌

[@frances92323]

My new favourite way to start my day! Turned 50 this year and been on holiday twice. Too much overindulgence and now over a stone heavier BUT you have to "Pay the Piper". Re enrolled at the academy and tracking religiously. I have THE worst case of DOMS ever today. It even kept me awake last night. Did a full body programme so not much of me doesn't hurt. Can you make a video about whether or not a) you SHOULD have DOMS and b) Should you and how do you train with DOMS? Thank you

[@guimauve2000]

Thanks so much for this. I think I'll be re-watching it regularly to help keep my head in the right place. It's great to get straightforward advice from someone who's honest and isn't just trying to sell their latest gimmick. I have a lot of weight to lose and I'd love to hear your advice on training at home with limited equipment and limited mobility (frankly, I'm fat and my knees are fubarred!).

[@TubbiesTravels]

This man is brilliant

[@4xac0]

The kind of advice I wish I had 5 years ago!

[@liamsomers2059]

Thanks James for your advice I like your realistic approach to all this - I’m about 4 weeks in now to my identity change and you have given me motivation. So far I’m a stone down, work hard and really considering everything that I eat, drink and exercise. I need to start with nutricheck and MFP though to track food.

[@maystringfield8331]

I’ve been in a funk for probably over a year now. I’ve read self help books. I’ve tried and failed over and over again to get off my ass, or eat better. I don’t know. Something about HEARING the words, without flowery wording or trying to cater to feelings (I hate that) really helped me today. Finally got out and walked for forty minutes, and also logged my calories. Please keep it up!

[@MrFabioTheman]

I really appreciate your honesty about that, i myself are on a weight lose journey lost 36kg in 22 weeks and it is still hard to motivate myself everyday but mates like you James who are honest about that topic are making it a lot easier to stay motivated! I´m really thankful that there are still guys like you James, in that god forsaken fitness bubble! Please stay the way you are James

[@TomHicksUK]

Thanks- this genuinely helps with plenty of context and no fuss.

[@sutrimfitness8181]

Brilliant!!! Just when you think he can’t do it any better….he does 👍🏼

[@oliviajacobs9609]

Yes! Adopt don’t shop.🐶 Thanks for the video, happy to reciprocate with veterinary advise when needed 😄

[@novakain1080]

No way, that beach is near my house!! Great video, I'm here as a personal trainer, I'm not overweight but my clients generally are. I want to gain as much education as I can to help as many people as I can.

[@KirstyLouiseYabsley]

Looking forward to your daily videos. I need the motivation to get me out of this place for good!

[@suzu363]

OMG I had to pause the video half way through because I thought i've heard it all but in fact I have not, until now. I am not "obese" rather overweight, typical perimenopausal woman... boring ... I know. Things I've learned just now now from you James: 1."identity change" never heard of it in the context you are talking about. Lightbulb. Makes perfect sense OMG! 2. Log your treat meal/social meal ahead of time and back engineer your calories for the day. Genius! Thank you. Now on to the rest of your video.

[@felipecoelho33]

This is one of the best vídeos I've ever watched on KZbin. Love your analogies and the way you talk about things.

[@melhattingh3719]

Thank you James! ❤️👏🏻💪

[@balzeris]

Was around 350 pounds (159kg) started going to gym resistance+cardio and reduced my calorie intake by half , first week was hard as hell but now starting to see results and my body adapting to my eating i just want to keep toing forward. 11kg (24 pounds) gone. When you start seeing results it motivates you to keep going.

[@shubzmoody]

Where have u been all my life! Subscribed! 😬

[@TheToopstar]

Started my journey last year after listening to your 1st book. 30kg down and still going. Yes its slowed down from the 5kg a month at the start, but the effort continues and the change so positive. Just a massive thanks for being one of the cogs in my wheels of change.

[@purplepixie1974]

I need to watch this every morning!!

[@Peejayg28]

Same!!!

[@purplepixie1974]

@@Peejayg28 I've saved it and shared it for Hubs to watch too. There's some very important messages there to help with the focus I desperately needed.

[@sarahwhite7017]

Everyone listen to this! 100% on point 👏👏👏

[@allisonstevning8504]

This is amazing. You were speaking directly to me. I’ve gotta do it.

[@davidtamasauskas2439]

Another cracking video, I have recently started on my my journey because of you James, keep up the great work 😊 and do it, get a rescue dog it is one of the best things you will ever do!

[@edwardhodge_usa]

Get it James... having going through second read of your Not a diet book. Trying to reprogram my brian around food... thanks for your work!

[@emmacornish6646]

Thank you James! I love both your books and your no bullshit attitude! It also helps that you have the most lovely blue eyes!!! Your advice has so far helped me lose 17 pounds and find a new way to live!

[@lauraliddell1604]

I’ve never commented on a vid before. I needed this advice in my life. Thank you 🙏

[@raebean6018]

Mate this is setting up my year. Two goals a day to reaffirm my identify shift is a bloody great idea! Thanks James ya bloody legend!

[@sxhrgvs]

Used to live in Clovelly, just round the corner from Bronte, so this is giving me massive pangs for the Sydney life. Anyway, I don’t need it, thankfully, but this is a great video as it’s simple, compassionate but real. There’s no getting away from what people need to do to solve this problem, and there’s so much BS out there on the internet. Well done James. 👍

[@jmelaw85]

Cracking video fella. Love the quote it’s not my fault but it is my responsibility

[@TubbiesTravels]

Love your honesty

[@supermanintraining]

The need for instant gratification is the downfall of so many. They don't see results immediately and they say f this.

[@minimalhabits]

It's true. Took them years to get unhealthy. But they expect results the same week. Patience and consistency are keys.

[@scottrobertson4195]

Thanks James

[@tonywells4406]

This is great, love the not my fault comments !!

[@KrisSparky]

Thank you for this! As someone who's struggled on ALLLLL the diets (WW, Atkins, Paleo, Keto, IF...) I love the idea of identity change and taking responsibility (even if it's not my fault). I'm about to have an appointment with a surgeon for weight loss surgery (stomach stapling and whatnot). I wonder how (or if) you've trained individuals who've undergone weight loss surgery to either remove or partially remove their stomachs. I'm going into this appointment having read about as much as I can (good, bad and worse) to be as informed as possible. There's a lot of stigma around getting the surgery, especially from the body-positive movement (exploitive medical intervention because we should be able to love our bodies the way they are) and weight-loss groups (seen as "cheating" the calories-in vs calories-out equation). I see it as a tool that, when used appropriately, can be extremely beneficial for people who've been unable or seen poor results trying to lose weight on their own. Just wondering what your experience has been and what comments or suggestions you have for people having weight loss surgery.

[@Vikette1000]

Take whatever option is healthiest for you. Who cares if some see it differently - they don't live in your body.

[@astrothsknot]

my dog was collie/cross who'd been tied to a fence in a snowstorm. rescues are hard at the beginning, but worth it. he got pts 18 months ago, but we had him for 9 years. i wpuld like a video for people who are struggling to begin a fitness journey with chronic illness, in my case asthma and long covid.

[@feesoot2248]

This may be your best video yet. Really helpful. Thank you. Can you do a follow up please?

[@healthywithmich]

Seriously brilliant James!

[@danielcobbett5666]

I think this is your best video ever.

[@Allansteel82]

All your videos are precise and straight to the point. I used to be over 21st and I'm now 12st 1lb. All from calorie counting and exercise.

[@marickkelley]

I started watching you a couple of weeks ago. I had been in a plateau for 5.5 weeks. I finally was able to break that with help from your vids. I've lost 40 lbs (I know, I know ..USA right?) And have 29 to go. Thank you for the knowledge!

[@MrJohnfish05]

I wish this video existed a year ago when I started my weight loss journey. I have gone from morbidly obese to midrange obese, so 23.5 stone to 19.1. I have only recently found your videos I love them .

[@madams989]

Hey James, best of luck with this channel. We’ll all keep commenting to massage that algorithm. I certainly will. You’ve done awesome things for the industry.

[@nadinethomson3912]

Thank you James

[@sixwestpoint]

So many people equate “Its not easy” to I can’t and then provide a scientific or medical reason to justify this to themselves. It breaks my heart because every obese person I see I remember how it feels not to be able to breathe tying my shoelaces, not wanting to look at the mirror as I past it coming out of the shower or being physically fucked after spending 2 minutes playing with my grandson. That’s fucken hard deciding to do something about it, you’re right, isn’t easy but everyone can do it and that’s one of the biggest hurdles “stop lying to yourself just so you don’t have to even try” ❤️‍🩹

[@fibrowellnessclinic]

I am hugely obese but have a stack of meds and health conditions that have contributed to this. That said,I have joined a local gym and started with swimming a couple of times a week. My son is learning sports and off to Harrbury soon. He has a helping with me doing some gentle exercises at home. I crash after every workout/swim but I allow myself time to heal and go again. Your videos are helping hugely and I have preordered and looking forward to your new book . It’s my responsibility to look after myself and I’m no longer abusing myself with food and a toxic mindset. I’m in it for the long haul now . Ty and would love to see you look at fibromyalgia and me/cfs and give your spin on exercises that could help. Keep up the good work xxx

[@Unibot47]

Love this guy. Quickly becoming one of my fav youtubers.

[@misterwalker3598]

Thank you James, I weigh significantly less than I did a few years ago after making a change and your Not a Diet Book has really helped. Over the last year or so my weights started creeping back and now I’ve got a one month old and had a month off work which hasn’t helped my time to train/calorie intake cos of snacking when at home. I’m back to work now, signed up to the local gym and intend to do 30mins before work each day minimum. This video is what I needed to help me kick my mentality back to being about identity. Thank you

[@taylorbarnard5936]

Really enjoying the videos mate 👍 as a video idea, would love to see one on cutting and bulking

[@elliep9345]

Love this James, so much gold in one video. You spoke to me & I heard you. Thank you

[@upperdeck1006]

Great James great, thank you.💯🤘

[@chrisdim6708]

Hey, saw your face popping up in a couple of shorts, so I sat down, watched a lot of your videos, subscribed, and I will do my best to follow what you say, since I am at the beginning of my fitness journey. However, I did not know that James Haskell and Joe Marler had eloped to Australia and had a child there.

[@jamie_weston]

You and your academy have literally changed my life and also lead me to meet some amazing people that I love and am proud to call friends, I've lost weight (and continue to), started to go after my goals and things I want to achieve in life. I'm really excited to read the C word as well and take even more lessons from that. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I hope you realise the difference you make to some of our lives and how you've helped people come from a very dark place!

[@juliathornton8152]

Thanks for this, James. Rescue dogs are the best.

[@PATK7III]

I'm obese and I've been working on myself for quite some time now and this has to be the most relevant video I've seen in a while 💯💪🏼

[@brianthomson1709]

Cannot wait for the content when you get your rescue Kelpie 😍 We've got 2 rescue dogs & they are amazing ❤️

[@paulolocalguide2153]

Thank you for explaining everything, certainly gave me the kick up the ass I needed and keep with it 🙏💪

[@madhvibindah3428]

Powerful, no bs. Needed this.

[@tonytoob4123]

"Not your fault but your RESPONSIBILITY"

[@GarethSewell1982]

I was overweight on the BMI scale when I was fit and slim and eighteen years old. Fast forward 23 years and I’ve put four stone on…