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[@JoshuaFluke1]

I think it's easy to end up obsessing just about 'the looks' from models on the covers of magazines, social media and on IG. While they might 'look healthy' they are in fact, not. This was a turning point for me. But you need to deal with your health now, while you can. Rather than saving it for later, when it will turn your life into hardmode.

[@wdthrows]

I think it depends Josh, i do a lot of sports and i look pretty similar to a lot of IG peeps, but i don't diet or anything i just eat whatever i need to eat. You don't need to focus on losing weight, just keep working out and it'll eventually happen. plus you'll still be healthy. Better bodies to look up to are Athletes; they don't just look good, they perform at peak levels

[@JoshuaFluke1]

@@wdthrows no doubt its possible. Just not overnight like people expect.

[@eny1103]

What do you mean they (people in insta) look healthy but they aren't? If they are thin they are def healthy.

[@Whatsfordinnernow]

Joshua Fluke you rule!

[@eny1103]

@@test-zg4hv ok i got it. Thats horrible.

[@SEWebDesign]

"Girls dont particularly want to date another planet... or an exhibition at Sea World." That really got me hahaha. Thanks for sharing

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Its true

[@TheWunder]

People do pay to see exhibitions at sea world though. What's your rate?

[@nylesprint]

Disagree, Pluto is....oh yea nevermind. 😅

[@candysmith8724]

I've always been attracted to larger men, it's okay if they have a little extra to me.😊

[@jameswells-uk6qu]

Me too. I was Lol.cracking up!

[@mrknarf4438]

As a personal trainer, let me say you've told more truths in this single video than most fitness influencers do in their whole career. Keep it up!

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

Your evolving to be a very wise man. This is rare, embrace your journey, you have insight to share with many others, young and older alike!

[@federicobalboa9145]

fullstack interview in 8 hours, wish me luck

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Good luck

[@CameronCobb]

Good luck

[@iAmCoded]

Good Luck

[@pelosuelto70]

Good luck 👍

[@fleroviux1927]

Good luck!

[@robotinthebrain]

Any IT company should give free membership for gym to their engineers. The older we are the more fatal it gets to sit for 10hours in a row, unless you stand while coding. I am over 30 and I prefer standing when I am coding ...

[@sdwvit]

PythonWarrior does it help to keep health while standing?

[@Mate811]

@@sdwvit sitting for long periods fucks up your posture. standing is healthier.

[@robertmazurowski5974]

You should come to Poland, We have a Corporate Benefits Company, which created a card that lets you access most gyms in the Country that participate in the program, You pay about 4-5 USD a month, and the rest is covered by your Employer. All Coprorate and startup employers offer this. Some cover the whole cost.

[@Drix96426]

If you're working in IT it means you make decent money. It seems hyprocrite to me that someone wouldn't actually spend a couple bucks per month to be able to go to a place and workout. Most people can afford a gym membership, it's not an excuse to not go to the gym just because your employer isn't giving you a free membership.

[@micahl98]

@@Drix96426 I disagree b/c it is not about the money, it is about the time. For someone like myself who has a lot of responsibility at work, and spends a LOT of hours here... its all I can do to finish up here and go home and be dad for a while before I fall asleep and do it all over again. All offices should have a room with a small gym for people to use during the day for a maximum period of time... this would help to reduce insurance costs, and improve employee motivation while reducing depression etc... it makes people sense, and it makes business sense too.

[@IvanLiuliaev]

Been watching you for a year now. You are such an inspiration for me. You talk about your thoughts like they were mine. Really, for me it’s like watching an older version of myself (I’m 18). Thank you so much!

[@codinggrunt1295]

I was in the Marines lean and strong and got out to become a stay at home dad. I packed on the pounds so fast and now im in the process of getting back in shape...Thank you for sharing your story, not alot of people really talk about the dangers of a sedimentary lifestyle in your other video or the unrealistic expectations the fitness industry can be..Sorry for the rant but this started made my day!

[@rianlaney8691]

The marine corps diet. Drink a handle all night long pass out at 3am and run 5 miles at 6am while smoking a pack of cigs

[@laraoneal7284]

Coding Grunt sedentary.

[@martinzapata7289]

@@laraoneal7284 He was feeling like limestone ok?

[@albirtarsha5370]

"My lifestyle determines my death style."

[@pokefanover900000000]

Tic toc tic toc frantic frantic!

[@mjfraser04]

Live by the sword, die by the sword..

[@lyndonbauer1703]

one of the worst metal lyrics of all time.

[@MrBrewman95]

A rising tide that pushes to the other side. Kirk Hammet

[@roostermaind6413]

A few addendums from my 8 years of struggling with body shape and weight: -Salt won't make you retain water unless you increase it a lot. In fact, if you suddenly reduce or stop salt intake you will bloat like heck, because you're body will panic and try to hold onto it. Salt is super healthy, both for weight loss and not feeling terrible(both physically and mentally). The problem with salt is, most comercially available salt is pretty bad. When you intake salt, you should try to balance it with Potassium. You want to have at least a 1:1 Sodium to Potassium ratio. More Potassium is better. Either get a salt replacement that has both sodium and potassium or get potassium from leafy greens, although it's gonna be difficult, you need about 4.700 mg of Potassium per day. Also you can't supplement it with pills. Wheat grass juice might help. -Abs are mostly a body fat thing. No matter how hard you train, abs are about dropping body weight. Intermitent fasting + prolonged fasts every now and again + refeeding with HEALTHY SMALL CONTROLLED meals will get you there and make you feel great. Starvation works too for a short amount of time but wrecks your body in the long term, just learn how to fast. Diet pills are meh and stop working after a few runs, if you want a good diet pill, just do coffee, tea or caffeine extract. If going for very prolonged fasts 72+ hrs or doing starvation, take 3 g HMB per day to preserve muscles(not to look good, but so you don't atrophy and feel terrible or worse, weaken your heart). -Spot reduction is doable, but very difficult. Upper body HIIT + working out in a fasted state + rolling your muscles to free up lymphatic tissue + ultraviolet radiation therapy + cold therapy(working out in the cold with exposed skin and swimming in cold water over a few weeks will show results in targeted area, EVEN the lower abs, BUT it's so incredibly difficult, and you're just fighting your body's natural fat distribution(duh, it's trying to protect your core organs). Just reduce your over-all body fat and you'll be a much happier camper. Good luck to all of you!

[@Veo87]

Getting the abs is the hardest part for me because I don't want to feel miserably hungry. Restriction is going to be required, of course, but I'm wondering if it's possible to do without being so restrictive that I'm distractingly uncomfortable most of the day.

[@DezamaruVG]

"Girls don't want to be with, you know, another planet" LMFAOOOO

[@JoshuaFluke1]

It's TRUE though

[@cognition26]

I busted out laughing I can relate so much

[@alexapink2529]

"Or an exhibition at seaworld" 😂😂

[@jupiterscreams]

My weight has fluctuated a lot over my life and it's 100% true: Your weight drastically affects your dating options. I'm back up to 300 lbs right now and it's miserable but gonna try to turn it around starting Friday.

[@Yourworstneighbour]

You can do it!

[@BestofBadminton]

You go gettem my man

[@charliewaffle4928]

U fit yet?

[@jupiterscreams]

@@charliewaffle4928 Nope, nothing but doctors now. I've had a lot go wrong with my health these past few months. We're getting it figured out though. Thanks for asking.

[@charliewaffle4928]

Health and fitness usually go hand in hand but if you were to chose health is always first... Be safe brother and good luck

[@michaelgibbons7014]

Damn straight dude. I very recently got into fitness and I'm lucky to say I couldn't give less of a shit about muscles. I just don't want my heart to give out at 40 and get winded from getting out of bed lmao Lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks with jump rope and 1750 calories a day!

[@ModernMessiah]

Muscles=women

[@kervensjasmin1508]

@@ModernMessiah true

[@theenigma1109]

@@kervensjasmin1508 😂😂😂 not unless your life revolves around sex and women. For me lifting, calisthenics and some swimming helped me beat asthma. And that was plainly my motivation

[@alexjulius69]

@@ModernMessiah Lmao no, low body fat percentage=girls.

[@kyne2692]

@@theenigma1109 Ayyyyee Same here 🙌🏻Asthma Gang Represent🙌🏻 Cept I used running instead of swimming.

[@dennislp3]

Currently in the middle of my own fitness journey...hurt my back nearly 6 years ago and got fat. Haven't really done anything about it til now. 5kg down, 25kg to go!

[@Lewieo]

You look better now than you did when you were actually younger , nutrition and exercise is important I see

[@RamB0T]

Now that WOW Classic is out... we all need to hit the gym more 💪

[@Menky90]

RamB0T I’ve been working out my fingers.

[@Menky90]

0715 I don’t have a girlfriend?

[@yasaipicles6295]

We all dating her... She's in waiting in Darnasus

[@falcodaindustries5068]

RamB0T I’ll pass, I’m not about walking everywhere. Yes I prefer flying, yes I am spoiled.

[@Kitiwake]

Just get a physical job I had a job as a short haul truck driver. So you know the workout you get climbing in and out of a truck 30 - 40 times a day and strapping and unstrapping loads and curtain siders? Plus .. no time to eat much.

[@danb8610]

Your focus in the gym should be anything BESIDES looks. Looks are subjective. Looks depend on lighting, time of day, and so many other things. You can never judge your own looks accurately. Your cholesterol levels are objective. Your 10k time is objective. Your max deadlift is objective. Chase tangible achievements; there is nothing more satisfying than achieving a fitness goal that 2 years ago you thought would be a dream. The looks will follow.

[@HackersSun]

I find this more reliable Thanks for advice :D

[@blockaderunner]

I took 2 weeks of FREE gym MMA training, from those 2 weeks I siphoned things I can do at home, so tah tah, thanks for the ideas, but I'm not joinin up so I can save money and use what you gave me at home.

[@danielzavalahuerta]

The looks do not follow, that is naive to say. People face different obstacles, some have to force feed and some have to closely monitor their diet to achieve their desired look. Unless you are lucky, be prepared to count calories for the rest of your life. Edit: By lucky I am referring to people who have an appetite that gives them exactly their ideal body.

[@Rumil_]

Pretty bold statement, I agree to a degree. The number on a scale is also objective, but i dont think people should be chasing only that. Progress photos are helpful (although subjective to a point) especially for situations where weight is staying the same, but you're body is recomping and you're actually looking and feeling better despite the numbers. Theres ton of objectivity that I do think should be followed within fitness, but without some subjectivity you might as well be a robot.

[@blockaderunner]

@@stephenmisso1543 I learned enough, it was a hardcore place. I was the most out of conditioned there.

[@1Phonetip]

So true! We appreciate your continuous honesty!

[@shortty7618]

Loving these more personal videos. I think they really are helping a lot of us that watch you. Josh we love the code videos and we obviously all have some type of interest in web development, etc. but I think it’s safe to say, when it comes down to it, we are all here for YOU!

[@NikDavis]

Yes! Agreed. Josh is a very honest and authentic person.

[@ngoako]

Agreed!

[@candysmith8724]

Maybe by Josh being so honest and humble it makes some of us not feel alone in our own struggles in life. I find him interesting and relatable to watch even though I'm a woman.

[@ozzygm3178]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm coming off a 5 year relationship and I see the same patterns clear as day, relationship weight, then comfort food, then just not giving a shit what I eat. Same thoughts, "If I going to be single soon, I need to get in shape". I'm at my heaviest I have ever been in my life now, and I'm angry that I let it get this bad and turned a blind eye at myself and at my relationship. I don't want abs, just to feel good and feel comfortable in my well fitted shirts.

[@timeforcech]

You're amazing man, keep on doing good things and being a role model to all of us followers. Huge respect ✌🏼

[@Nsimi03]

I'm proud of you man, keep up working on yourself. This was really good.

[@exodia_right_leg]

Very relatable video my guy. Been overweight for basically all of existence. I'm glad you're in a good position now for sustaining your health.

[@leyenda6149]

I'm only just discovering how comprehensive this channel is. Very much appreciated, cuz I originally thought it was singular in its very beneficial content.

[@LongJourneys]

We're about the same height (6'4"), and I've had similar experience with my weight. I graduated HS at about 165lbs (I was a twig), went through basic training, came out at 180lbs, then over the years ballooned up to 240. Looked at myself in the mirror when I was about 25 and realized how big I'd gotten, so I went through the old P90x videos a few times (this was in the mid 2000s) and dropped back down to 180. Then I got married and went back up to 230-40, then jumped back on the fitness train again when I was about 30 and maintained a weight of 200lbs for a couple years. I'm currently in another "heavy" phase and trying to get my bf% back down. It's hard. Sorry for the life story but I guess I just wanted to show you how you're not alone in having gone back and forth with it.

[@leosabat4636]

"you cannot paid for a healty heart" . Rockefeler would like a word with you

[@kieran6284]

😂😂😂underrated comment dude had about 5

[@grumpy_cat1337]

Get back to us when you become Rockefeler, k?)

[@nikolaynikolov4086]

my little ritual is drinking a cup of coffee before the gym from the nearby coffee shop. Sometimes I chat with one of the baristas.

[@Kevin-it4fh]

That's basically the same for me with getting started on school work, as I have to force myself to get started unlike with the gym. Coffee hits differently when you're a little sleepy.

[@SlimeEarts]

This is more proof that you have an exceptional discipline level. I had a massive amount of respect for Josh as he essentially was a self-taught developer but the ability to change your body composition multiple times takes discipline, and this adds more respect to Josh for me.

[@eliyalee1684]

as someone who recently started working out last year, this hit deep in the feels. can't pay for good health indeed!

[@roar6047]

I hear you man. The first time I lost a ton of weight I became obsessive about the number and weight on the scale, calorie counting etc. I gained some of it back during the pandemic and just trying to work on building healthier habits for myself without becoming obsessive like I did before. Part of that is trying to cook more consistently and change up recipes, exercising consistently (even if I don't get to the gym making sure I do something at home), and reducing food intake. I did a lot of overeating and dining out, especially on sweets and that's the habit I'm trying to break now. It definitely became a coping mechanism for a while but trying to adapt healthier coping mechanisms and let go of the unhealthy ones. It's a process. I think patience is always key and remember that you're building habits for a healthier life. And life is ongoing. It doesn't start or stop when you are at a certain weight.

[@TheRacy]

this is how I got overweight in my early 20s, just poor education on how calories in vs calories out combined with a see food diet lol. I would workout and run a lot, but also eat constantly.

[@vaughanbaker1177]

Thanks for the inspiration as I work my way back into a better, healthier way of being. You hit a lot of nails right on the head.

[@apoorv3188]

Please continue with your journey!! These vlogs do help some people! 💯🔥

[@peacefulsoul81]

This is a great story. I appreciate how you are determined to reflect on your thoughts, ideas and circumstances and rework them until they become some sort of edifying strategy....which you might modify with time and experience. Not everyone is capable of that. The battlefield of the mind...

[@Lukasmoneysnipr]

I thought you were gonna say 100 pushups 100 sit ups 100 squats & a 10km run Every day

[@RishabKhuba]

A man of culture huh 😂😂😂

[@Vukii92]

@@RishabKhuba Saitama FTW

[@snippets1012]

Saitama

[@grumpy_cat1337]

Saitama is not kidding though, this routine and proper diet will make you shredded

[@navedkhan1658]

Take one break day a week and you'll be better

[@alpina4115]

I finally got my fitness together now, i go for runs with my friends a couple times a week and there are some fitness devices on that trail where we always go (it‘s outside and our gym is currently closed). I am working hard on being able to do a pull-up. I‘m a 22 year old female and i was never able to do one. But i also know that to be generally more athletic/faster/stronger i really helps to lose body fat. Lost 6 pounds in 6weeks so far, counting calories and a 500kcal deficit really helps to lose weight.

[@alfietorres]

Honestly, you are a boost of motivation. Thank you so much for the vids man!

[@gangatalishis]

your videos have been the only ones I have really been looking forward to so far. Idk what it is, but please keep it up I look forward to every upload.

[@seancsnm]

I love how 160 lbs is considered super thin. I'm 6'0" and about to break the 160 lb barrier for the first time ever (formerly 145-150 lbs was my heaviest) and am super proud how fat I've become!

[@ոakedsquirtle]

I'm 6'0 and 290 lbs, I actually just gained 20 lbs in less than 3 months

[@ezramullen4551]

6"3 168 and trying to lose 5 lbs. I hate gravity.

[@moonlight-hm4bh]

Lol im like 135,most people can bench me

[@mrknarf4438]

@@ezramullen4551 dude... Why?

[@8cyber.muse8]

Please don't be sorry for making this type of videos! I love your story-telling videos & I think they're a great way to practice your mentioned skills, as well as just share more of yourself openly with the community that does follow you with interest & would like to know more about the person who they're following. I will always follow these videos with interest & cheer you on, but I also get inspired by some of the stories (I related a lot with your LDR initiated marriage for instance). In my case, your mix of your personal life stories with the other content of your channel IS the definitive factor that contributed to me subscribing & keeping an eye on the material you're posting almost daily & I'm sure I'm not the only one. In regards to this video, my family was ALSO not big on health & fitness. They're still not & will probably never be - on top of that I have flashbacks of them mocking me when I was doing push-ups in the living room, because my room was too small... They have cared a lot about what they eat though, which helped become more fond of home-cooking & sort of normalizing it inside my head. I also have always completely related to your excess gaming periods in childhood - and then regretting these time-wasters in later adulthood... You could even make a video all about this & elaborate it more, I would totally watch that, together with a recommendation & shout-out to kids of why they should stop ASAP. I respect & admire your determination & ambition to be fit right after your divorce. Many men that I've known across my life have just gotten matters worse & ruined their health even worse. Respect. You've gotten very far since these bad moments in your life & I look forward to see how the rest of your life unfolds & how you progress and help others progress.

[@_sourgrapes_]

I got hit with a triple whammy of fat when I got into a relationship, had the most severe depression of my life, and started on several meds that all contribute to weight gain I hated myself for a long time for getting fat - and getting fat SO fast I thought about the aesthetics more than anything, and so try as I did, the weight just wasn't coming off It wasn't until I started recently thinking less "what if he doesn't wanna f*ck me anymore" and started thinking more "who is going to be around to take care of him if I die early from high blood pressure, diabetes, or whatever else I'm destined for if I continue this way?" Anyway I started losing weight real fast after that

[@nicolejsaunders]

Thanks Josh... this is what I needed. The part about not paying attention to anyone else and accomplishing weight loss thinking about what works for me is a refreshing thought.

[@napoleon2564]

The first time I got shredded I was not prepared for the sheer amount of attention I’d get. I’m a very introverted, socially awkward person. People would just walk up to me in the street and start up a conversation. Had women walking up to me and give me their numbers. Strangers would invite me to parties. Gay guys would buy me drinks. It was such a surreal experience. I was pretty fat as a kid and had to deal with bullying.

[@JoshuaFluke1]

I have not had this happen lol

[@sahtemehdiavcstarkd8712]

Bs 😊😁😁

[@fmtoussant]

trololol

[@VinyZikss]

lol no offense but that's pretty hard to believe

[@sahtemehdiavcstarkd8712]

@@VinyZikss it is impossible, only maybe in dreams. Even if you are Adonis, women still would not have the courage to approach, it is called information asymmetry, they don’t know anything about you, are you already committed, sick, poor, what about your personality? No clues. Approaching a stranger, just because he has visible abdominal muscles 💪 is simply nonsense. The Fabric of society and common norms make such behaviors all but impossible 😁😁 at best, they can “signal” to you that they want you to approach her. But even that is risky for men, because misunderstanding will result in painful self-humiliation or even criminal charges 😁 That is all that can be expected 😁

[@mrrobot433]

Your videos are so authentic and genuine.

[@LoneJalapeno]

I am the same exact way. After my divorce, I was realizing I wasn’t able to get dates like I used to. It finally hit me. I gained over a hundred pounds since I got married. I became a gym rat. Over time I got a body I was decent with. I fell back to old way. I am running into that wall with girls again. So going back to the gym and eating healthier. I am not giving up meat again, but I am eating more vegan friendly meals.

[@jekabsmedenis1456]

Stay off the sugar man, sugar is the devil ahahahahah

[@howardlam6181]

@@jekabsmedenis1456 meaning not eating anywhere outside or any prepared meals lol

[@segefjord]

Best fitness video i've ever seen! You're a role model at this point man 😂

[@ilyas9303]

From a Web Developer to Ab Developer 2020!! You next video title.

[@dacomicgenius]

Thank you for sharing this. Dude I needed this. Im going back to the gym TODAY! here's to being sore tomorrow!

[@oatscurry]

My man, good on you! I’m glad you’ve been able to face your health early on. I absolutely hated that smoking parents thing. One of my friends would wear his old jacket at my place ONLY, because he didn’t want to get it smoky. Embarrassed the f out of me but I could understand. I still cry inside. 😂

[@cathix]

Yuuusssss!! More real shit. This is the KZbin gold that I love. Keep up the fantastic videos, looking forward to that 'hit 1 million subscriber video'

[@ZuLKiNG]

Married fat from skinny reporting in...100% right about the married fat/comfort fat. I passed a car window yesterday and was like "damn...even standing up I've hit the point of being visibly fat now". First time I've ever been more than a stringbean. Totally on us--neither of us really likes to plan or cook meals, so, we just started eating whatever. I think most people don't realize though that when you are married, or depressed, or both, you go through horomonal changes that make even the hardest gainer get a belly.

[@MichaelBrooksUK]

I got comfortable at work and never worked out, my heaviest was 16 stone and figured I needed to do something. Took my cat to the vets and opposite the vets, there was a Crossfit gym and they were flipping tyres which looked awesome to me. I thought I had to sign up and now I haven't looked back. The thing is, you need to find something you enjoy and then it won't feel like exercise. Awesome work on your fitness journey and you're looking strong now, keep going dude. 💪

[@thebanana835]

Wow Josh you did it man. Your health, wealth and well-being are all leveling up. Props big time to you bro I am also pushing to the dream wish me luck :D

[@gabrielgherman87]

Man, I found your channel in the last 2 days, and I have been binging your content non-stop!! I can relate so much with so many different topics you bring here from fitness to work experience and not being interested in football!!! Thank you so much!!

[@wr41thx29]

5'7'' and 255 lbs at my heaviest...also during a divorce. After my big move, Feb 2019 I was 238 and now I am 163-167ish. Keto and basic dumbbell exercises. Was always a fat kid except for a small window in my late teens. Also have the same feelings - mostly body dysmorphia. At 37 I do it very much for my health now.

[@wh3elson]

Wr41thx you can do it! It’s all lifestyle change! I started similar to you and now at 160! I still think I’m a bit heavy and want to cut down these last 10lbs but they’re so hard!

[@NikDavis]

I've never struggled with weight but the whole time watching this I was reflecting on what I need to work on. I really want to feel like myself again. I used to enjoy drawing for fun for example and I love creating art. I'm going through a lot of emotional pain atm so it's hindering... I'm making some changes slowly in my life. Building some habits. I just want you to know I appreciate the fact that you're posting honestly. I use to be super transparent and honest about everything I posted but it came to bite me. So I don't anymore. But I'm learning from you that maybe I can still be honest but learn how to be private and open at the same time. love ya man.

[@empathydoesnotexist1200]

Nikonas Davis good in u mate good luck

[@NikDavis]

EmpathyDoesNotExist thanks man. I'm trying...

[@CGalo13]

Hey man think about making this as podcast! It would be great to have these uploads as audio when i’m driving from/to work !!

[@nylesprint]

I really enjoy these type of videos

[@MrPDTaylor]

I grew up as a nerd, never cared about sports at all. Now I can't get enough of bodybuilding. I consider it an art form. Plus it just feels good, like Arnold said.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

Damn - I wish you lived near me!

[@CorazonMexica]

Same here, except that I'm female.

[@godfathernt]

Haha, this could so be me, riding my motorcycle is my motivation for going to the gym as well.

[@jekabsmedenis1456]

Bruh it's my soul motivation for going to gym, work and anywhere XD I'm actually glad I live a decent drive from everything because it means more ride time hahahaha

[@moldoveanu8]

Damn dude, you're an inspiration

[@InmunexZX]

The videos where you talk about your life are amazing. All the experiencies that you have lived and how do you talk about them It's incredible and somewhat inspiring. I think you should post more of your experiencies even If you think that nobody will care about! Great job Joshua

[@mf____]

I guess, it helps if you find a sport that you actually like doing. Lifting weights might be quite boring for some...

[@haydo8373]

for (int i = 0; i < 50; i++){ Lift the piece of metal, lower the piece of metal; if(boredToTears || true) i = 50; }

[@mrknarf4438]

I used to believe the same. But once you start doing it, it's about being able to commit, and reaching your goals, and pushing yourself, and seeing your body grow and change. Lifting weights seems boring, but you get such a dopamine rush it becomes wonderful. You just have to try it.

[@Sn1per9CZE]

@@mrknarf4438 I do not get a dopamine rush from weight lifting or running, or the sports people usually do. I get somewhat of a minuscule dopamine rush when I finally climb a hard boulder, but that's about it. Some people just do not get the dopamine rush that much, so the simpler activities (weight lifting, running, ...) get really boring.

[@cristianmitrea6370]

I really love your honesty.

[@Anonymous-nj2ow]

i started back up in college, i now intentionally park like 1/2 mile away so i pretty much walk several miles a week now. It's not much but i am noticing that my cardio is getting better.

[@immortaljanus]

I started lifting a year ago. Tried to do fitness four times and I quit after a month. This time, I'm actually enjoying the struggle. Might be because I'm 35 now and I can appreciate long-term gains more than before. There's nothing wrong by wanting to be admired by women, it's a legitimate desire. The best part is that if you made something of yourself by the time you're 30, they will start coming to you. To every 28-year-old out there: once you hit 30, it's not the end of your life. It's barely begun.

[@0715yt]

i really appreciate you throwing in that last part.

[@VioletIsBulletproof]

Not as accurate with women lol. Men age like fine wine... Women not so much. Becuz womens beauty is heavily based on youth, winkles usually aint sexy (unless u got a kink for old women lol). After 35 the wrinkles get way more obvious. I am nottt lookin forward to it but i guess im gonna have to embrace the future me when time comes.

[@danke1150]

@@VioletIsBulletproof Men age like wine and women age like milk. This is why it's been standard that young women would marry older guys, because they are both in their smv prime. Chances are if a woman isn't married by the time she's 30, she won't be getting married, and her chances of conceiving a child are way down. This isn't the case for men, thankfully.

[@VioletIsBulletproof]

@@danke1150 what isnt the case? There is already scientific studies that show men shooting more blanks/have less sperm and r therefore less likely to get a woman pregnant after 35. Nature doesnt just work against one gender lmaoo. But honestly ive seen plenty unattractive guys at 33...and it only goes downhill from there. But not sure if its genetics or they got worse with age. Ive def gotten more attractive between 24-27 ..before that i only got less attractive lmao. Its weird. Maybe its the fashion sense and hairstyles. Shrug. But yeah not lookin forward to when i hit 30s.

[@danke1150]

@@VioletIsBulletproof Male attractiveness isn't purely aesthetic, Women are attracted to wealth, someone capable of providing. You may think you're more attractive now, but we know for a fact that men prefer younger women, women are not more attractive at 30 than they were at 25, and they are not more attractive at 25 than they were at 18. A Womans fertility is already in decline by the age of 25 and it's a miracle if she's able to conceive by the time she's 40, a man on the other hand is still able to impregnate a woman at 80. We know once women hit the wall, if they have not had a child, their desire for one spikes, and because of they're age, they will find it difficult to grab a males attention, and even if they could, they're unlikely to be able to conceive. A womans ability to attract a man, get married, and have a child are practically none by the time she's 40. This isn't a case for men, men gain more social status as they age, which women find attractive.

[@mara6696]

Your ex-wife is at loss.

[@JarinXeno]

@BASIL!!!!! The pumpin' Seagull This guy knows whats up. My ex is out getting spit roasted every weekend but the wall is just around the corner. In another year or two she will be asking where all the good men went.

[@jibrankhantareen7300]

@@JarinXeno if you are broke I can relate

[@TCt83067695]

Have you seen the latest video?

[@FaithEdits]

@do you like pizza? cuz I want a pizza dat ass You sound like one too.

[@AnlStarDestroyer]

Honestly needed this man. Ive gone from 240 in January down to 210 now but I've really stalled. Goal is to be down to 185 by this January. Watching this helped me get a bit more motivation to power through my plateau!

[@CTSSTC]

I saw that comment last video, saw this come through my notifications, and was like, "Oh snap that was fast, he delivered on the demands!" Thanks for telling your story. As well as debunking some myths and common thoughts. At the end of the day, programmer or not, we're all humans with a lot of the same problems.

[@mostHumblePersonAlive]

"riding the motorcycle to the gym" concept is brilliant. Associating something hard with something fun of a pretty good brain hack. I'm thinking I should go to the pool after I work out, because I love a dip and it would encourage me to not skip workouts.

[@Nastuf]

Yeah took me a minute to understand what I wanted out of fitness. I just want to be able to be healthy, flexible, strong, and energetic for longer. I don't even care to try to attract girls

[@gregorywpower]

Thanks man for opening up about this.

[@JourneyByChris]

"get shredded or die mirin" - Zyzz

[@Kevin-it4fh]

I'd rather get bigger while I stay natty. I can do a real shred when I hop on the sauce.

[@MagedMegz95]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@chrisparkhurst5158]

KZbin somehow took me from a 2hr video of a guy camping in the snow with his dog to your video about your divorce and now to this one and I'm glad it did. Sorry to hear what you went through, but you're not alone. I have a similar story as do so many others around the road. But you're doing exactly the right thing by putting it into the perspective of it being a chance to grow and become a better you, and I'm sure you already know that doing that pays way more dividends that letting the hurt and disappointment become bitterness. And I appreciate you sharing your fitness journey. I've been in the same stage of being burnt out and waking away for the gym for the last six months. But you've made some really good points and remotivated me to get back into my fitness. Now I want to get another motorcycle and start looking forward to riding it the gym too. Thanks for the content you're putting out there, I'm subscribed now and looking forward to more of your videos. Stay strong bro and keep on keeping on!

[@juliansspace4754]

It's crazy how easy it is to get abs once you're in your late 20's and you understand the true meaning of hard work (and suffering lol)

[@sugaree71]

Not so easy in one’s 60s, but worth it!!

[@huffin_and_puffin]

Big respect to everything you do and how you turned your life around. Your vids are great, so glad the youtube algorithm brought your channel in my way, and i don't say that often (it's made to trap you in the youtube wormhole after all). Also, I almost choked on my tea at 3:52

[@vernongrant4710]

I’m a fat slob right now. I need to fix this ASAP.

[@ChristmasLore]

Did you, fix it? If not, it's still fine to begin now 🎋

[@vernongrant4710]

@@ChristmasLore I’m still fat haha. At least now I’m working out on a regular basis and feel a lot better. But it has been challenging to stick to a healthy diet the past year.

[@ChristmasLore]

@@vernongrant4710 , try the fasting half time things, it works wonders, like magic, with close to zero efforts, if you skip up breakfast. And I still ear cake and chocolate homemade truffles! Coupled with some exercise, you'll be ok in no time! It was a tough year for everyone, and many people actually put on weight.

[@yoyotube00]

Key is internment fasting and keto style or at least low carb. Avoid refined, processed food. Focus in nutrients dense food. Plus some physical activity such weights, cardio, yoga, pilates, biking whatever keeps you motivated.

[@zaphyyy]

Trying to get stronger in the gym but I feel like something my body is physiologically blocking my progress. :\

[@marcusj1710]

Perhaps you are overtraining?

[@Lewieo]

Sleep , stress , and recovery

[@RevolveRzRu9]

This instant gratification plague needs more adversaries. Thank you for addressing the issue 👍

[@kitt7082]

That's interesting. I wouldn't think you'd be a mage person.

[@kingsmith1012]

Right! I'd have said priest

[@rory644]

As a personal trainer this is 100% on point, people come in with a pre-conceived idea about what pts do, so much more to working out than just losing weight and no we all don't have 6 packs its not worth starving yourself to death for LOL

[@sukkeri]

If you want a long life: get your LDL cholesterol to less than 80 and blood pressure 105-120/75-80.

[@notjustanotherbrickinthewall]

Can you do a video explaining what you ate? Or all that behind the scene with salt? I go to the gym 3 x a week (can’t go more than that because of full time job as well as side job) but as long and as hard I work out I can’t get rid of my body fat. There is always something left, and if I don’t go to the gym for a while, no matter what I eat, weight comes back. I have no idea what to do anymore.

[@kaos092]

The only time I've been lean is with kickboxing and weightlifting. Just weightlifting and cardio has always left me with a layer of fat.

[@KevinVandyTech]

How do you now look younger than you did in your old pictures?

[@JoshuaFluke1]

That's a good question? Maybe thats a good thing

[@pkrent3461]

Eating healthy changes your whole body to the skin... Happened to me!

[@pkrent3461]

Go read about intermitent fasting or IF. Science shows your cells start getting rid of dead tissue and start regenerating... Something like that. So if you have shit skin and now your skin sort of glows like it supposed to be then yeah... You can say you "look younger". Maybe this is the reason 20yo girls look like 40, cause they eat like shit 😂

[@Jdb63]

@@pkrent3461 Some girls really be eating hot Cheetos, pizza and chicken nuggets every day

[@illyria6501]

I think the story you about your exercise/weight story is really inspiring

[@jp3mcpherson]

“Trenbologna sandwich” 🥪 lol

[@nathanwest2080]

Joshua you are a good man, you are an inspiration as I hit the gym seven days a week not to gain muscles but to have a mental balanced. Yes my body changes to a lean strong body and that stimulates my mind to do better. I am a nutrition freak and have a strong will. I bless you bro.

[@Mlobb7]

Can anyone give tips for hard gainers? I am 5’11 142 lbs

[@ChaostotheVII]

Eat more food. It really is that simple and you may have to force it.

[@MCJOHNSON95]

Throw in a pizza and eat the whole thing

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Calories in vs calories out. You have to beat your metobolism and you will gain.

[@alecthomasquinn4438]

FIRST, get to the point where you are eating 3 meals per day, every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. THEN start putting more on your plate then you want to eat, especially at dinner. You can also drink more milk for more wholesome liquid calories.

[@toddboothbee1361]

Since anxiety causes people to put on weight, worry more. Become ambitious and put shit at risk to become famous or rich or something. You'll lose sleep to worry, but, man, you'll eat.

[@badrobot114]

Your videos are very inspirational

[@husssein5153]

if you need help with your fitness journey, ask me anything I will help. getting started is easier than you think if you are given the right info

[@dingdongchingchong8659]

Descent guy. Keep up the good work man!

[@ianchui]

"things worth having, take time to get"

[@alenpasnikov]

I really love your stories thank you very much! I'm younger than you, and I appreciate that you are strong enough to come out of your comfort zone, and make these videos.

[@noone6223]

God freaking damit I got a McDonalds add on this vid....

[@joebyu]

Hey Josh - Saw a bunch of your videos. You're a good, sincere, mentally strong human being....thank you for being so transparent. Life is hard, nobody told us when we were little. Been there. Appreciate yourself and your Dad! Hope you both are well and have a Happy & Healthy Christmas. PS: I am also in Utah. :)

[@joebyu]

@Jase I don't think parents want to scare their kids, they want to try to eliminate barriers, not put them up.

[@xSh4dowNinja]

Is this going to turn into a My Story Animated channel?

[@JoshuaFluke1]

Soon.

[@neptunemike]

it’s going to turn into Simple programmer channel style at first, flexing biceps 💪 lol

[@JemShrewd]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Alfram]

Gaaahhhhh dem son, super soldier serum on these fools hahah. You gotta drop the meal plan and workouts sheesh

[@HeyYoSurveyTime]

Al's Chronicles 😂

[@Nalopotato]

@@stephenmisso1543 lmao

[@0715yt]

@@stephenmisso1543 bet