Investigative Journalist Reveals 7 Habits of People Under 12% Body Fat

[@DavidSmith-jd2hg]

Thomas is an outstanding listener and never interrupts when his guess is speaking. Well done Thomas!!!!

[@pugbrz9472]

I think you just enjoy his method; he actually does talk over Michael a great deal, and mostly to reflect how what has been said applies to him (rather than value-adding). Look for all the times Michael ends up resting his head in his hand, or sits back with arms crossed.

[@CrushEatRepeat]

Love how the conversation took an interesting outlook towards the end. Realizing that 12% body fat the actual number doesn’t even matter…it’s what it represents. It represents dedication, health, sexiness, etc. But I love how he makes a point that WHEN you’re there what if you’re an asshole? No one is gonna care if you have 12% bfat! Very cool to look at my personality and if I’m being an interesting, fun person to be around.

[@MrBottlecapBill]

Chad laughs at you. Studies show women actually prefer a bit of an asshole who's hot lol.

[@LilithCain]

Yes, THIS!

[@CoachRedmon]

The statement about marathon runners is exactly why I took up weightlifting 2 years ago. I did triathlons ran my first marathon then realized I didn’t want to look like those types of athletes.

[@roberttate-q3e]

U can’t run

[@ToolTechnician]

Haha u can't run 🐈 boyyyy

[@Kevin-be7ow]

​@@roberttate-q3e U can't lift lol

[@codyfiest9376]

@@roberttate-q3e Why would you want to look like a skeleton that's half dead?

[@Kevin99120]

I was just talking to my wife yesterday about how I’ve never been able to sustain my physique for more than a few months once I reached my goal. It’s very strange. I’m about 25 LB from reaching my goal this time around so I’m going to really make sure I have habits that are sustainable. Thanks for the thought provoking video Thomas :)

[@incognito7843]

I am 50 and I have a way to stay lean. It has worked for 3 years now after having the same problem as you have had though out my life. It is to weigh myself every morning and take my belly measurement once a week. I don't obsess about gaining 1 or 2 kgs or gaining 1-2 cm belly, but I have set a red line. If I get near that red line I will do 1 or 2 weeks of counting calories and do 500kcal less a day than my break even amount. It keeps me from falling to far, it is much easier to go on a diet if you know it will only last for 1 or 2 weeks. The room I leave for my weight to fluctuate is 4 kgs and also 4 cm for my belly. When I am at point zero I have a very defined six pack. But because I lift weights and still gain muscle I have to adjust my point zero now and then. But basically what I do is damage control.... A 4 kg buffer give me plenty of room to let myself go a bit during a vacation week or over Christmas holidays for example. I also do one thing more. I make sure that I am at my best two times a year, and those dates are fixed. My dates to have defined sixpack is the week before Christmas and the week before my summer holiday. So I will make an effort 2-4 weeks before that every year. By doing this I have.a "positive" goal and not only damage control. And I can celebrate every time I achieve it. That makes keeping weight more like a mentally positive struggle than just a strain.

[@Driver0077]

the problem its that you set a "goal" instead you should look at the "process/habit".

[@Kevin99120]

@@incognito7843 great advice. Thank you !

[@jamescboyd]

Yeah I agree. Pick an infinitely sustainable habit, sustain it, see what happens to your body as a result, and then modify the habit. It’s an accomplishment to hit a number for sure, but most people aren’t willing to have the patience to improve their lifestyle, family culture, and values. For me it was going for a 45-60 minute walk every day after I put my kids to bed. Later I added small diet changes (which I have iterated on to the point that I now love my diet and have it very honed in), calisthenics (which was initially just like one or two very sloppy pull ups mid walk, and is now weighted pull ups, muscle ups, and ring dips), 70lb rucks, and occasional running. What finally did it for me is that I try not to ever do anything too hard. If it feels too hard I back off. So I just went for a walk and put on a podcast. Sometimes I even watch a movie on my phone. I don’t skip though but maybe once every couple months. My build is better than it’s ever been in my life.

[@Kevin99120]

@@jamescboyd I’m doing a lot of the same things you are and it’s working. In particular adding rucking. I do it on the golf course carrying my clubs and no cart. Also My main hurdle is to be patient, none of this rapid weight loss mindset that leads to other issues

[@amberwebb7446]

What you said about alcohol and drug addiction really made sense and hit home. Thank you for sharing rhat

[@Urufu-san]

I rucked a marathon 20 years ago, with about 30 lb of weight, in uniform with Army boots. I came from running the 30k we had to do back then for the German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge instead of walking it, it was a sort of given in the Specialized Forces to aim for that. I got up to that shape within a few years in the Army, just daily workout and daily grind. But THE DECIDING FACTOR is your mindset! I myself have shifted the threshold of what I was able to do physically, be it in weight, distance or time, many times. There was doubt in the beginning, and, yes, lots of pain. But the sort of pain you can overcome, not a ruptured tendon or a broken bone. Just your body telling you: I hurt, you are putting me under excessive stress I‘m not used to! And then you work through it. And suffer, huff and puff. And you realize you can do still more. It takes A LONG TIME until you actually collapse if you keep your hydration high. Believe in yourself, observe yourself, know what you do (-> nutrition!) and don’t find excuses. Just the point they made very early: Be dedicated! If sweets are bad for you, screw it, don’t eat sweets. Ever. If alcohol is bad for you, don’t drink it. Ever. Not to not stand out in company, not to numb reality, never. IT‘S ALL IN YOUR HEAD. Get this blob of neurons straight, grab life, and hold on to it. Make it yours, exert control, don’t be or feel controlled. Make the sound choices, and if it takes longer to determine what’s the right way, take that time. Life is not a rat race - it’s a really really long race. And it’s no good having „He always hustled.“ on your tombstone at age 50 after your heart has quit on you. Life long and prosperous.

[@rch0802]

This is some of the most profound advice. Thank you for sharing!

[@Urufu-san]

@@rch0802 My pleasure 😌

[@markothwriter]

I just rucked a 5K race last week. It's more fun than running. You can actually look at things. And you can have a conversation.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

And it doesn’t knock ur joints to death which is nice lol

[@martinepeters9891]

It hurts my shoulders too much 😢 to carry a backpack

[@WideAwakeHuman]

@@martinepeters9891 just means you need a different backpack honestly, weight distribution is everything

[@martinepeters9891]

@WideAwakeHuman I was thinking that I need a stronger shoulder. Even two pounds of weight hurt me like hell after an hour.

[@justintuttle137]

Do you even lift bro

[@Teamsmash7379]

I work for Toyota, it’s the 5 whys that will get you to the root cause. Love your podcast by the way! And Toyota🤘🏽

[@leecotton3242]

My 2000 RAV4 has 483,000 miles and is still going strong!

[@toddjudson7281]

Oh I see why Tom is always hawking products. His wife has horses 😂

[@KennyFischer]

It’s more likely because he wants to make putting out more content worth it. The KZbin ad revenue alone does NOT make it worth it. It’s a business 🤷‍♂️

[@TherealBrandonHatcher]

Hay bills.

[@isaiasfernandez5214]

​@@TherealBrandonHatcherl

[@rwheeler6765]

I wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor for last 18 months and consume only 15 gm carbs per meal and NO fast carbs such as rice, bread, pasta, and chips. (Keto) This is helping me to reduce weight, and body fat. Im 64 year old diabetic. Once my total knee surg recovers then will resume swimming laps again.

[@Bankai90]

Between 10-15% here. Eat around 250gr of carbs a day 😂

[@Lemendeer]

So your channel foto is old? Because there you look like 20%.

[@Bankai90]

@@Lemendeer yea that was me over 10 years ago and prob around 23%. I'm more muscular and around 16kg lighter for the past 4years

[@danielferrer9464]

Reduction in calories is helping you lose weight, not magic macros.

[@darkl3ad3r]

Some of the fastest, and most consistent weight loss I've ever had came from low fat high carbs diets.

[@sxhrgvs]

I’ve read a couple of Michael’s books so it’s interesting to hear him speak. Some useful tips here. Thanks both.

[@MrQuadcity]

### **Investigative Journalist Reveals 7 Habits of People Under 12% Body Fat** **Intro (**00:00:00**)** Achieving a 12% body fat target is a widely pursued goal, particularly among men, despite potential negative effects on performance when reaching as low as 10%. This goal requires habits that extend beyond just dietary changes. **Control Over Processed Food Intake (**00:01:41**)** Understanding and managing the consumption of processed foods is crucial. These foods exploit a "scarcity loop"-an ingrained habit cycle fueled by opportunity, unpredictable rewards, and rapid repeatability-promoting excessive intake through appealing attributes like value, variety, and speed. This habit significantly contributes to obesity, a major health risk, and achieving a body fat percentage as low as 12% requires minimizing or eliminating ultra-processed foods in favor of whole, unprocessed alternatives. **Rucking (**00:07:09**)** Rucking, or walking with added weight, is a beneficial practice for fat burning and muscle stimulation. This low-impact exercise maximizes fat oxidation and is accessible to individuals of all fitness levels. Historically, humans evolved to carry loads over long distances, reinforcing rucking as a natural, effective activity for achieving low body fat. **Figure Out How Much You Eat (**00:12:22**)** Tracking food intake through logging reveals eating patterns, allowing for adjustments that support fat loss goals. Observing one's diet and workouts can highlight issues and promote behavior change. Effective fat loss involves consistent weight training with compound movements, focusing on progressive overload, proper form, and incorporating light exercise during rest periods for active recovery. **Find a Form of Training You Enjoy (**00:16:20**)** Long-term success in reducing body fat depends on engaging in enjoyable physical activities. Sustainable fitness habits stem from aligning workouts with personal preferences rather than striving for an unrealistic appearance. Modern lifestyle conveniences often diminish natural fitness, making it essential to cultivate habits that delay gratification and address underlying motivations behind exercise and eating behaviors. **Short-Term Choices That Have Long-Term Effects (**00:30:51**)** Addiction and short-term choices, such as steroid use for rapid results, can jeopardize long-term health. The focus should shift from hitting specific body fat percentages to fostering sustainable, healthy practices that yield long-term well-being. **Make Maintaining Body Composition Rewarding (**00:35:12**)** Incorporating enjoyment and rewards into maintaining a healthy body composition can enhance the process, making it more sustainable. This approach emphasizes the importance of finding intrinsic motivation and making workouts rewarding rather than fixating on specific body fat metrics. **Find Out What Getting to 12% Body Fat Means to You (**00:36:03**)** Setting specific goals, such as achieving 12% body fat, can help maintain focus. However, an overemphasis on numbers can lead to unhealthy obsessions, detracting from overall well-being. It's essential to balance numerical goals with broader measures of health like true satiety and energy levels, understanding hunger cues, and avoiding rigid calorie counting. **Conclusion** Achieving and maintaining a body fat percentage of 12% involves a multifaceted approach beyond simple dietary changes. Critical habits include managing processed food intake, engaging in effective and enjoyable physical activities, understanding and tracking eating behaviors, and focusing on long-term health rather than short-term numerical goals. Ultimately, creating rewarding and sustainable health practices will lead to better overall fitness and well-being.

[@BagsEsquire]

Thank you!!

[@mezo72271]

what ai did you use?

[@MrQuadcity]

@@mezo72271 My own custom version of chatgpt

[@Aleksander1812]

Hero.

[@jaydejesus759]

Sir i need you in every video

[@JoseHernandez-tc1kl]

Nice to hear this conversation. Like me I’m sick, I have an illness and I see myself striving to workout 🏋🏻‍♀️ three times a week and trying to control what I eat. But it makes me feel good because the days off that I rest. I can feel the pain of my illness. Some times I just wonder how is it possible.

[@HCforLife1]

I have arthritis which cause my constant back and muscles pain. I do exercise on regular basis. I feel pain everyday. SO I choose to be healthy despite that

[@bikesbeersbeats]

Spent 2 years doing dexa scans, tracking calories, training everyday etc etc getting to 15% was wildly difficult and ultimately antisocial (i had to constantly be planning ahead or avoiding surprise meals with friends). the dexa scan couldve been off but ultimately not every persons body will be able to maintain this. my sports also suffered because i lost a lot of strength as part of this goal (natty). the worst part? by being at such a low body fat just killed libido. the difference in happiness and sustainability between 17% and

[@hughesadam87]

Appreciate the perspective. People throw around 10 and 12% like it's so straightforward

[@SevansDog-ju4fb]

Lip up!

[@BerneseNoef]

Bullsh!t

[@retreatchef]

I love your concept of loading to build muscle and lose weight

[@FellowHuman18]

I love Michael's honesty and clarity of thinking. Good stuff.

[@Paulokun7]

Good interview Thomas. You should include this guys name in the title. Didn't realize who it was until I recoginized his voice in his book. The Comfort Crisis was interesting. He should have plugged that.

[@guilhemherisson3254]

This was a really helpful conversation to listen to. Thank you Thomas. ❤

[@ukestudio3002]

"Child is father to the man". An old observation about traits in your children. Wisdom is everywhere, when you’re paying attention. IMO part of a healthy life. Interesting video, as always.

[@MyMelloMimo]

I think its about having intention. Being Addicted is uncontrolled & Being committed is an active intent.

[@rrincon3000]

This is one of the best shows I’ve listened to. Thank you for this!

[@leecotton3242]

Thanks, gentlemen. Much food for thought.

[@jasonhurst8599]

I would love to see you do a video, or bring on a guest to talk about working out, and exercising (The Do's &.Dont's, etc) with a Pacemaker. Especially geared toward Resistance Training, Pull-Ups, Cardio, etc.😀

[@helios4425]

A few things wrong with the american food system. The cost of whole foods. Food labels is backwards. It shouldnt read grass fed meat, instead it should say meat with preservatives and grass fed is just meat. You would think we would be eating more organic and 3rd world countries would eat more junk due to resources but its the opposite.

[@markcolaci5825]

Agreed

[@techvlad8736]

It’s not Europeans don’t even have options for organic, keto, or paleo or much options like we do in US

[@Thetinyfit]

Oh man I LOVE that book. He did such a great job on it. Loving this interview 🙌🏼

[@liftheavyhunthard09]

Definitely agree that leaness/fitness and durability are two way different things. I have been down to sub 10% bf and up to a 30ish... both extremes sucked under 10 i had zero gas and was pretty weak over 20 i just felt lethargic and slow. I feel the best between 15 and 20% i can lift heavy, hike hard, and run relatively well in that zone.

[@trocycling1204]

I'm at 12% at 49 yo. Personally I think the unhealthy food out there tastes terrible. I don't eat much, but when I do is fruits, vegetables, lean meat, eggs, nuts, oats. I lift once per week, but ride my bike about 220 - 300 miles per week, ftp is around 330 watts. VO2 at 68.

[@dorseykindler9544]

That’s an impressive FTP at any age. Congrats!

[@joshuabanks399]

Great video. Just went and bought a weighted vest at Dicks after watching this video. If this $70 vest sucks which one should I get?

[@mlungisitheoderecade-mnisi1522]

Such a freeing interview thank you both!!!

[@nickf2170]

Nothing wrong at all with having goals, but some people don't use a number like 10 or 12% body fat as a bench mark to shoot for. Much like pro bodybuilders, who definitely push their goals into unhealthy practices, this kind of a goal can do the same. Much better to make your first goal your health, and not looking like a skinned rabbitt. Develop a physical exercise regimen and eating discipline that you can maintain and live with. If you look good in the mirror, your clothes fit, and have normal range health markers you are good to go. To quote one of the greatest body builders of all time, Frank Zane..."You can't live at the top of the mountain all the time".

[@pennyproud1621]

Yeah 12% is wild work. I don't find it sexy at all. It just says that you work hard on your physique which tells me that you don't work outside of that.

[@nickf2170]

@@pennyproud1621 Yes, it would be nice to test yourself to see what you could learn in the process, but maintaining that level of intensity would burn most people out.

[@Spizort]

I stay at 12% year round. It’s not that “wild”. I workout 20 mins a day. Look at beach pictures from the 1970’s. Every guy was lean like that . Americans have gotten so fat we think being a normal healthy weight is Wild. I just eat a lot less.

[@azdhan]

Great video. 👍 I just started monkeying around with rucking. Cutting bf is easy, staying there and building muscle is far more challenging as you need far more discipline and consistency to build muscle, given muscle is formed very minimally over months and years. And once you surpass your “Newbie Gains” and your genetic potential it becomes even more challenging. Also as I have posted before going crazy with overall BF without looking at how your body preferentially stores fat whether subcontinuous or visceral may not be s*xy. However, what it really comes down to is moving your cardiometabolic makers, functional strength/grip strength, V02 Max towards a more healthier range is what matters most for long term “health span” and avoidance of sarcopenia, not to mention other cardiometabolic issues when you are elderly, more vulnerable due to the aging process, and when you can least afford it. Trying to get to a ridiculously low bf% just to resemble a jacked up shredded body builder will likely bot get you there. Remember brains over brawn. Train “smarter” not “harder”

[@stephenievanburen8539]

I love my weighted vest for walking! I use a 15 lb vest and I am a petite woman. It has made such a difference in my posture, leg strength, balance, and cardio fitness. I use it both on a treadmill and for outdoor walking. What incline setting would you recommend to stay in that fat oxidation zone? Also, how many days per week do you wear the vest?

[@CrushEatRepeat]

I’m only 40% of the way through and I feel like he hasn’t mentioned fasting yet, to me that’s one of the best way I would use to get to 12%.

[@nodangles6983]

OMG! I'm 40% too! Oops, I misread your comment. 😟

[@adriennem3168]

Keto

[@CrushEatRepeat]

@@adriennem3168 I having been living keto/low carb/ketovore since Feb 2022. I’ve gone from 185 to currently at 135 as of yesterday. I’m just talking about in ADDITION to what we know works, (keto, low carb) and I was just very very surprised that he didn’t even mention ONCE about how fasting is like a cheat sheet to lower your body fat %. And I’m surprised Thomas didn’t ask him what he thought about it, but sometimes when a conversation is flowing we don’t always think of everything. It was PARAMOUNT in me getting from 185 to 135 was fasting. So it just blows my mind that it wasn’t mentioned. Maybe it’s better for those people who are 25% bfat or more, and once you hit like 18% bfat maybe you have to switch things up. Only thing I can think why they didn’t mention it. But still as I start my next phase of going from 18% to about 12-ish percent roughly, I will definitely be doing some hardcore fasts while incorporating the things they made me aware of like rucking and carrying weight for long walks and adding some new movements and workout combined with the fasting.

[@matthewdancz9152]

I never understood the idea of fasting. Most who fast are still eating everyday, and everyone has a time period where they aren't eating, at least while they sleep.

[@jeredholcomb3490]

Fast while great for some really messed me up. Created a binge and purge cycle that I had a hard time breaking. For me eating smaller meals 4 to 5 times a day is what worked best for me to finally get to 12%.

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Military... They beat bf percentage into our heads and tell us we're not fit unless we're coming in at a certain percentage. They will even kick you out if you don't maintain that number. Now, the newest body composition test measures your waist and weight. It's crazy, I dropped 25lbs and still measure the same bf percentage as I did before.

[@monnoo8221]

that was really fun to listen, thank you. Michael met some wisdom at the edges of life 😉

[@tommylarnefeldt7671]

Is it self proclaimed body fat by own guess/measurement percantage. Often true percentage is higher

[@vikingh3008]

I have 8% to 10% year round, I’m in my 50’s, 95kg at 178cm so not skinny, don’t count calories, answer is carnivore diet, been doing mainly carnivore for 25 years, only really come off when on holiday

[@MartyMcTube]

Hey Thomas, I see you had a podcast but stopped in 2020. Any chance you could revive it to put long form interviews like this on there once in a while? For those of us who want to listen while out and about but don't want to pay steaming youtube data, would rather download audio from wifi then head out.

[@jeremykrall1694]

The 5 Whys, I love it!❣

[@jap3270]

Excellent video in so many ways other than body fat!!!!

[@imthereelrodfather3803]

It's called the Hawthorne theory that people act different when they're being watched

[@marshr07]

Great content

[@QuentinQuark]

In the case of junk, they can market to us like crazy, and it's all good, free market, let people decide. But when it comes to something that would actually be healthy, things are regulated out of existence "for our safety".

[@bronwynst4280]

It is bizarre isn't it 🤔

[@taroitofilau3983]

Now when my 5 year old says carry me I guess I feel more inclined to do so 😂

[@BTinHD]

Finally some sanity to some fitness and health advice.

[@jennyrstanley1]

Fantastic conversation! 👍

[@LilithCain]

Great interview!

[@jackcampbell2307]

Humans are not the only animals that can carry weight for distances horses donkeys oxen all can carry weights for long distances

[@vinoverita]

Great point about our being too large today, the socially constructed “look” people are after and many of the artificial means by which we attain it. This has resulted in the scarcity of beauty. People are simply too big, too heavy and lack symmetry and balance in their aesthetics as a consequence.

[@chrisbell8418]

This is an excellent interview buddy.

[@p5rsona]

you know why i gave up? because i dont have a device that tells me my accurate bf%. when i eat junk, i have zero idea how that truly impacts my body. when i fast or exercise, i also have no clue what is going on. im just tired of constant guess work. part of me just goes whats the point. i suppose thats down to perfectionism.

[@johnthompson2256]

Around the 36-minute mark, a conversation was about being "captured by numbers." From a religious perspective, certainty can be like an idol, one that we worship. As we seek improved health, is the number the thing we seek, which may be unhealthy, or do we seek health with the numbers helping to achieve our goal?

[@mrEnergy511]

Liquid Death?? Do you know about the research done by a Japanese scientist who studied the effects of sounds and WORDS on water? I appreciate you Thomas!

[@ashhashope333]

Im.an amazon delivery driver with 250 locations and 309 plus packages a day...I'm unintentionally doing some rucking with my arms everyday ...right? That's awesome!! Im.gonna add weight to my back now!

[@Sammy_Chouchou]

I used to be obese, and then turned my life around and got ripped. I stayed under 9% body fat for a long time with little issue, but started feeling like shit until I made myself gain 50 lbs. I'm still veiny and pretty damn lean

[@maureenoshaughnessy7551]

12% body fat - tell me your video is for men without telling me your video is for men 😂

[@nlj4657]

1) He said humans are the only “mammal”… That eliminates insects, reptiles and birds. 2) Context counts. He was speaking in terms of what is “naturally occurring.” Not what a larger mammal such as a horse, camel or elephant can be trained to do. 3) Lastly, he said for “distance”. That is the most vague term but lets assume he means at least 5 - 10 miles. I think this is the defining factor. There are plenty of mammals that can carry more weight, but they don’t carry it as far as humans do.

[@mcs68419]

Who are you responding to?

[@rosetyler4801]

You asked if someone working at a junk food company has a disconnect. I worked for a company for years that makes the machines that make junk foods for many companies. Lots of junk food comes from machines I helped to build. I knew I was making a product that hurts people, but I didn't care, still don't. So I can promise you, it's not hard to make the stuff. I didn't eat the products, but I believe in freedom, even the freedom for someone to hurt themselves. That's their choice. It's just those people need to stop reproducing so they don't push their stupidity on to future generations.

[@ismaelelalaoui5270]

Great video as usual but liquid death man... what a scam.

[@e5musicteacher670]

32:15 Addicted = emotional slavery Committed = emotional freedom to choose ??????

[@ryanmiskin8925]

"humans are the only mammal that can carry weight for distance" :horses and elephants stare glaringly:

[@ANNETE784]

Exactly!.

[@davidweindl8451]

Forest for the trees….

[@Lex_Hooper]

"Humans are the only mammal that can carry weight for distance." Okay... what about horses and donkeys? How do you think we traveled before the invention of the automobile?

[@dubinmarks1]

Yes but my guess is that the horses can't put a weight up there themselves.... Just guessing

[@korban007]

That’s true, suppose it’s a two step to walk long distance voluntary over and over and carry. It’s unique to what we do to hunt. As well as cooling ourselves with sweat. Where horses and donkeys we opt them to do this.

[@katherinehenry1480]

Camels

[@SimplyHuman186]

​@dubinmarks1 that's a pretty good guess imo

[@SimplyHuman186]

Literally every animal carries their own weight do they not? Edit: other than water animals

[@cindypgambino]

Excellent

[@shelleynewood6841]

Well I was a mail carrier. I rucked a lot. lol I never lost weight, but I had a lot of muscle. Now I have two hip replacements.

[@silverpyramid9251]

so what are the 7 habbits?

[@tommasodegiovanni2147]

This kind of discussion is always interesting and helpful but I think there is some wisdom in the blue zone study that shows that the healthiest societies engage in all of this good dietary and exercise behavior in a broader social, cultural and practical context. So rather than carrying around a dumbbell in a backpack, just walk to the store and carry your groceries home?

[@alphalifestyleacademy]

29:25 alcohol the cause and solution to all your problems - Homer Simpson

[@Szilvia_Szilvia]

5:55 the problem with that thought process is, that those food like substances (that's NOT food) are manufactured in a way as to influence your brain to want more. When it comes to willpower against brain chemistry, phisiology will always win in the end in one way or another. So no, wrong message.

[@dubinmarks1]

Also good at throwing stuff... Just saying

[@adriennem3168]

Even monkeys throw feces though....

[@felipearbustopotd]

Two school mates are shredded like **** and they are not gym rats - not even close. So my q is - why was genetics not discussed / mentioned or was it?

[@monnoo8221]

age? no hormones, or hormones still not balanced? Children have a vey different metabolism, so diffeent, that most medical drugs are not allowed for them. Weght is less hardwired genetics than it is a congenital trait culturally transmitted by the parents, even if biology could be involved

[@WideAwakeHuman]

Because they’re talking about ways to GET to 12% BF…. Talking about genetics is useless because you can’t do anything about it so it doesn’t belong in this conversation.

[@Szilvia_Szilvia]

8:20 wrong message Nr. 2. You can NOT outexercise a terrible diet. You can ruck all you want, your bodycomposition will still be a desaster. Maybe leaner, so then a lean desaster, which is actually even worse....

[@midnite1235]

What fat percentage for a male Keeps them looking lean But not really defined abs. Is that 15-18% body fat ? Is that percentage fairly easy to maintain once you are at those Percentages?

[@AAbsoluteFitness]

Usually start seeing top 2 Abs around 12-15% 6 pack sub 8-10% You go below that… which I have. Sucks to maintain and I felt like shit. But got compliments all the time haha.

[@midnite1235]

Hi Thank you! Just trying to figure out some objectives. 👍⭐️⭐️👍

[@steveestrada5661]

12% body fat is just ego and aesthetics. You are healthier and have a better chance at health span with something closer to 20 combined with good musculature.

[@PolishMike1993]

Who cares about the %? Do you love the number or how you look in the mirror? Just eat healthy diet, animal based and will look beautiful

[@teedee8028]

Who is the journalist?

[@kieranmccabe2729]

Found it an interesting conversation. Especially this modern obsession of being buff. Its not actually helpful to humans in general. Fitness is a better guide

[@mozby76]

I couldn’t listen thru 40mins of podcast to sift out the 7 habits lol

[@TommyIdaho]

Exactly. Thomas is amazing but I just don’t have time so I scroll the comments searching for the kind soul who inevitably provides the bullet points.

[@amandagish5976]

I hate to go to a gym. But I'll put all that effort and more in chores; push-mow the lawn, pick up all the brush in my yard from trees after a storm, carrying big stuff to and from my car (groceries). Just hitting a gym is a colossal waste of time but I'll load up a backpack and go walking, I can walk to get something from a store, that's all good. I'm going to act like my forebearers, not get a gym membership. Just saying.

[@jorgesancheztarango8990]

3:17 this guy is a journalist and he said “foods that lead you to eat more faster “ ??? I thought “more faster” was a grammatical error, correct me if I’m wrong, English is not my first language 😂

[@dorseykindler9544]

I heard that too. With punctuation I imagine it would look like “eat more, faster,” which would be correct. Nice catch though.

[@karenhikesalot]

Fit and healthy is the way to be. The message of folks being "shredded" is toxic as hell. Most will never be in a body building competition.

[@Ricky-oi3wv]

Dying at 40 isn't healthy. Fat smokers last longer than some bodybuilders.

[@khultherro8613]

Use a large backpack; to add weight, load your favorites like donuts, cakes, cookies, pizza. Remember, the heavier the load, the more fat burned. 😂

[@glideamerica]

You have no idea what addiction is about. I smoked for 30 years and tried to quit for 20. I remember countless times driving to the store to buy a pack of smokes, and not wanting to but doing it anyway. Even though smoking a cigarette feels good doesn't mean you do it because it feels good. Being addicted means being unable to stop, even though you want to. The same is true for food, alcohol, or whatever else it may be. The way to beat addiction, is realizing that the longer that you go without the addictive thing, the easier it is to say NO to the internal voice that is telling you yes.

[@judyduval2434]

A food diary is extremely helpful. When anyone starts a diet, they already know their current food intake is resulting in their being overweight or they are consuming unhealthy options. Writing down what you eat and drink, calories consumed, portion size, how often you eat, and when you eat for a week is eye opening. Advance meal prep really helps in controlling portion size and avoiding processed foods and snacks. Clean out your pantry and refrigerator of those food items you want to eliminate. Eliminates temptation. Try to eat the least processed foods - fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meats. Develop an exercise routine. Start walking,ride a bike, get into the pool. At least 3 days a week. Allow your body to rest on the off days.

[@UHaulShorts]

12% I'd have 2 lean out to *136 lbs.*

[@kylerey09]

Your total weight would be higher if you put on muscle.

[@UHaulShorts]

@@kylerey09 I'm going off da *NIH* BMI table

[@kylerey09]

@@UHaulShorts I get that. What I'm saying is if you have more muscle 12% could be achieved at 145lbs or 160lbs.

[@UHaulShorts]

@@kylerey09 U sayin da BMI scale is a bit *off?*

[@marshallpotter818]

If you weight 140 lbs at 15% BF, and you add 25 lbs of muscle without adding any fat then, congratulations, you lowered your body fat percentage to 12.1%.

[@KJSvitko]

Processed food manufacturers need to hear from consumers that less ADDED chemicals, sugar, oil and salt is wanted in their food products. Why is there so much ADDED sugar in everything, even bread. That's just crazy Email, text, tweet or phone your favorite producer of poison and let them know consumers want less salt, oils and sugars in their products. Let their customer service department know that all the extra added salt, oil and sugar is not necessary or desired and is causing health issues. Reduce or eliminate highly processed food from your diet if you can.

[@peterpan408]

I think the first step is INFORMING the customer before they buy it. If you educated yourself, you know that 'fat-free' on something that traditionally contains natural fats means 'Diabetes Hazard'. And you also know that Seed Oils and Dextrose/Maltodextrin are hiding everywhere! HOWEVER the food industry has not yet accepted that these are hazardous enough to warrant public warnings.

[@cykr0s]

The thing to remember is that excess hoarding of money is the economic equivalent of obesity. It causes an inefficient allocation of resources and reduced performance across society and is born from the same scarcity loop that causes people to overeat. As above, so below.

[@bronwynst4280]

Who gets to decide what the threshold for "excess saving" is? We all have different risk tolerance, different goals, different sense of responsibility

[@watchme1368]

I am 12% body fat. I finished running 100 mile a week and watching this video I can say it’s complete trash and unreliable to a person who is 12% body fat like me.

[@martinepeters9891]

In fact, there are plenty of people who have food insecurity in the USA and in North West Europe. Children going to schools without a breakfast.

[@peterpan408]

Theres no point calling a video 12% if the suggestions are the same as the 20%. 12% vs 20% is total commitment and no cheating. Btw, horses carry weight.

[@Linseman]

They carry weight because humans put it on them, lol

[@ChadCilli]

What is this guy even talking about? The data on the military and selection schools is publicly available. The leaner guys have the highest rate of success. I have no idea where he came up with the story that lean guys don’t make it.

[@KOz1caa]

According to amazing scale that measures body fat. When I was in amazing shape I looked way leaner than him and I was at 17% , so said my scale.

Horses, cows and donkeys 🤡

[@Linseman]

They carry weight because humans put it on them. They don't do it in nature

[@buddyryeSE]

I've never seen someone lose a ton of weight rucking. Maybe it works for some, but I've never known anyone sustainably do it.

[@garinforsberg7233]

Did you know you can get paid to go rucking? Talk to your nearest Army recruiter.

[@briki5]

Basing all human action on evolution is foolish.

[@monnoo8221]

first, they do not do that with *all* human behavior. Second, some wise person onc said: nothing in bioogy makes sense esxcept in the ligh of evolution. Third, you make it public that you donpt unstand bilogical evolution , and evolutionary theories in general

[@tone3560]

15% bf is easily maintainable for most and the best balance

[@antmanandthecod6073]

Horses can carry weight for distances

[@ChadCilli]

Rucking builds muscle 😂😂😂 Ask any guy who has been through RASP, SFAS, Ranger School, BRC, etc

[@Retro-Iron11]

Junk gotta have value? Nope. $4.8 a bag here for a 170G pack and $6 for a 170g block of chocolate. People still buy it.

[@basant0908]

The kind of products you sell makes me question the content of videos you make