OVERLANDING HAS MADE ME FAT, so I hike up to Lone Pine Lake (9999 ft elevation)

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

*JonDZ, you can do anything you want to ❤ remember that.... You got this ✌️ ❤*

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I ended up getting Pneumonia, first time in my adult life. It’s “walking pneumonia”, so I didn’t realize I had it until I took a chest Xray a month after falling ill. I’ve had on and off fevers for a month. The good news is that I’m down 20 lbs. now 😃 and nearing recovery.

[@Michael_Tran]

We always try to find a good hiking trails and explore when we go overlanding. I breaks up the driving aspect of overlanding and gave us a good reason to eat good at camp.

[@juanescandon8620]

Ikr? It just doesn't feel like you earned it unless you work for it a bit

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

We do as well Mike, and looking forward getting some hiking in when we finally get on our first trip together. This hike was just a bit more on the challenging side. The last time I attempted it, I was 240 lbs, but I was with the Wife and she wanted to turn around. I’m actually very surprised I was able to complete this at 290 lbs!

[@dadaking]

Thank you for this video. A reminder for all of us. We are all in the same boat.

[@mm8436]

Man the best part about being outdoors is the hike.

[@valdius85]

As much as loosing fat and getting in shape requires changes in daily life, hiking is a good reminder and test of performance. I’ve lost around 40 pounds and got in shape, so I understand the journey ahead of you. Stay strong.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks 🙏. I hear there’s really good hiking in Japan and I’ve seen other KZbinrs hike to the top of Mt. Fuji

[@RobbieHerrera]

Glad you’re working on your health. Beautiful views on that hike 👍🏼

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Robbie! This was a long time coming. I just have to ride the momentum now and keep things consistent 😃

[@valdius85]

I find it so weird that overlanders are not into hiking. Partially why I’m watching you is a prep for parking in remote locations before hiking 😂 Best wishes from Japan .

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Before I bought my SUVs I had a Subaru WRX with a rooftop cargo box. I wanted to get into back packing. I even went as far as buying an expensive 75L Osprey backpacking bag. When I traded to a Subaru Forester is when I figured out I could just drive to these places I’d want to back pack. Yes. Surprisingly, hiking and overlanding don’t go hand in hand for some reason.

[@valdius85]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring hahaha. Yeah, it makes sense. Yes, true. Especially in USA, but I think it is similar in many places. I never plan to overland and there is no such thing in Japan. We park on tarmac and hike. Just different environment. I still enjoy geeking out and there are always good advices I use. Saying that, I hunt in Japan and for that Forester is great. Ground clearance and good AWD comes in handy. Work hard in your health. I’ve lost 20kg /40 lb myself so I understand the journey you entered. Good luck

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@RST2123]

Good job jon … same here all we did is camp and cook I gotta start somewhere also.looks very nice there

[@bergmanst]

Keep going. A little at a time will get what you want.

[@SHYBMWM3]

That was awesome. Its always great meeting people on the trails and its nice to know there are people like you out there that have concern for the safety of total strangers.

[@robbergstrom943]

Way to get out there Jon and getting in an active adventure. Keep it up! We always look for a hike each day on our adventures.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Rob! Yeah, this was a tough one too! Very steep. I’m so glad I finally got up here.

[@bear4077]

Great job getting to the lake! It's not easy going from sea level to the high mountains!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That a good point. I live at sea level and then went up to this lake at 10,000 feet. Whew! My body wasn’t very acclimated to these elevations

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Way to go buddy! I’m with you, I’m out of shape too. I’m trying to make the change this winter by getting back into skiing.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Hey Dewey! You never struck me as someone that was out of shape, but skiing is really good exercise. 3 years ago I started snowboarding again. It’s a great way to keep myself in check. If I’m not at a certain level of fitness I get tired so fast and my legs cramp up.

[@FatalAnimal]

Can't blame you for grubbing down on Korean BBQ. I love Korean food and that always gets me. Beautiful hike! This is a nice change of pace from overlanding.

[@brohammer]

Also- thank you for being real and sharing !

[@juddnelson9582]

I'm a couple months late on watching this video. Thank you for sharing your adventure. I've watched your videos over the past couple of years, and think you are an outstanding person. I hope your journey to live a healthier life is progressing.

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

I can relate. I started my journey on Sept 15th. I'm down from 220 to 206. It's mostly food. No more hot pockets. I changed to a low carb/high protein diet and a 5k every morning. (at least 5x per week. I also do 100 push-ups. I started with 20😉). My goal is 180lbs. I love Overlanding combined with hiking! This works for me. and won't for others. Doc. told me I can't out exercise a bad diet now that I'm over 50. Best of luck to you✌️.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That’s awesome! Keep up the great work! Not going to lie, that thing I was eating was a hot pocket I bought from the Lone Pine Gas station 😖. I’ve been doing 100 push ups a day as well. I need to get back into kettle bell. I dropped a lot of weight doing those types of workouts. Thanks for the best wishes. Hopefully in a month or two, I’ll have good results as well.

[@jeffreyajello6046]

Glad you got out there! Very easy to get complacent and add lbs and happy to see you doing something to get healthier and happier!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Jeff!

[@stevendphoto]

Love Lone Pine, next you need to try hiking into the Big Pine lakes, they are beautiful...! I slept in the back of my Passport up in the Bishop Creek area and the water bottle I had in there with me FROZE (meaning it was under 32). I have a zero degree fleece-lined sleeping bag, so I was ok..

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ve heard a lot of good things about big pine lake. I’ll hit it up this spring!

[@darrylk808]

Love the opening line.😂😂😂 If you stop microwaving those pizza rolls it may help.😁 I always say "I'm not over weight, just under height." Beautiful lake. Glad you did it. Now that I've watched your video I can check it off my bucket list too!😂

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! 😂

[@Archangel4959]

Jon, I feel the same way about my EcoFlow wave 2. I’ve been disappointed by it now on both heat and cool. I tested the heat at King Canyon last month and it never heated up my tent at all. It wasn’t that cold either

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

My EcoFlow rep got back to me, And she said the Wave2 is meant to operate between 41F to 122F. I’ve been happy with it working as an AC, but bummed to find out it won’t work out for my winter adventures. I guess I’ll just have to use a heated blanket and maybe a little heat boost with the Mr. Heater buddy.

[@sfshilo]

Walking on an incline burns more calories then running on a flat surface. Keep up the good work! We also are confused by overlanders, we use our rig to get into difficult places in order to explore and hike. We don't have time anymore to spend 2 weeks hiking to a location.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Interesting, I did not know that. Definitely felt like I was doing a lot of squats going up the stepped switchbacks, hehe!

[@bergmanst]

One suggestion. Look at Hoka Speed goat 5 trail shoes. Heck of difference in hikes.

[@EverGone03]

saw this video on new years eve. you can do it Jon. 2024 goal. -24 lbs!

[@ChuckDaTruckTran]

It’s not the overlanding! It’s the microwave food!!!

[@reyperez3424]

I’m very disappointed with my 2019 Pilot 😔 Got the injectors failure (#2)and need to replace all of them but I can’t seem to find them anywhere nowadays , back order and some say discontinued part number. It has 32000 miles , there’s a warranty extension for some up to 2019 but not my 2019 !

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Dang, that sucks Rey. I chatted with Manny K20NARTPRO and he said that for some reason the Pilots have a strange ECU that acts like an injector driver for the direct injection system. Honda made the Ridgeline / Passport a little more robust in the regard. Crazy why there’s variances with these models. Just like Honda gave all Ridgelines from 2017 to 2023 these low definition infotainment touch screens, and they gave the high definition retina displays to all Passports (and I’m assuming pilots).

[@aimlesslydriven]

Relationships make me fat 😂

[@1-Man]

Whatcha using as a mattress?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

My tent came with a 4" foam mattress

[@willieguapo]

Are there mountain lions?

[@pnw_element9822]

Go kuya you can do it

[@mattjohnson7660]

Jon!!! Come back to Colorado let’s do some 14’ers !! (This is Matt with the Tacoma!)

[@j.k.6148]

Cold …… can’t tolerate it.

[@juanescandon8620]

Overlanding? No, it's that microwave lol. But seriously, in your videos ya'll eat really well, like ya'll eat complete meals, it surpasses necessity. Good on you for getting out there sir

[@juewang8191]

Weight loss advice: Adequate sleep, minimal stress, moderate exercise - I think that's enough for you to lose weight. If you can eat a bit less, it would be even faster.

[@photomaker4502]

Hiking is actually the worst thing to do for an out of shape person. You are putting a tremendous amount of stress to your body and increase your stress hormones which hinders you from losing weight…and also increase your risk of a heart attack. It is more beneficial to do walks at your local park, or even a treadmill if you got one, then go for the easy to moderate hiking trails. Work your way back up, slow and easy.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Well, I was 290 lbs. here, down to 255 now. Looking to drop to maybe 235 before hiking Half Dome for a 2nd time in my life (17 mile, 6400 ft. elevation gain)

[@mikecox3659]

You lose wieght in the kitchen and get stronger in the gym. Started Crossfit at age 68, droped 50+ pounds. All the best!!!

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

Your belly sounds like a culinary investment 😅

[@notNaB2024]

Overlanding did it? You sure?

[@IronmanV5]

You dropped 10 lbs & 10 years in 10 minutes💩? 🤣 Nice views.

[@brohammer]

Start with a little weight training bro! It will boost your metabolism by building lean muscle mass and will also boost your testosterone which we all need 🤟

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I wrestled in high school and did cycling century about a decade ago. I use to eat 4000 calories a day to maintain. I know what it takes, But I just don’t have the drive to train at that higher level. I feel like I found myself again on this trip. I’ve heard of the many heart attacks from people pushing themselves too hard here, so I made sure to take breaks. Thanks for chiming in though, and weight training is part of the problem plan. I’ve been trying to do 100 pushups minimum per day for the past 4 months, but, I’m not consistent. I can still crank them out tho 😃

[@TD05SSLegacy]

Different kind of weight training. Training for longevity. You need to catch up your knowledge on exercise and aging. You’re super smart on travel stuff. Point some of that brain power in the direction of your health and wellness. The weight training is a good idea. Every aging person should do. We lose muscle big time. Get Peter Attia’s book, “Outlive” and get a crash course. 🎉

[@popeyerubi1981]

Jon, i know why you gained weight. 😂😂😂

[@Yoyomanmanholla]

Just eat less.. way more effective than doing a hike here and there…..

[@slol144]

You sure it's not the microwave? Go get a physical and a stress test, I regret not doing so at your age. Almost bought the farm so speaking from experience.

[@valdius85]

It depends what’s heated by that microwave. 😂❤