Mornin' Oats: My Motivation

[@Genemd1968]

At the gym today I was asked by the front desk assistant to update my membership photo as the one on their screen doesn't look like me anymore and when they showed it to me I can say I can see what they meant. She then sad that I have done fantastic over the last year. What a confidence boost that was. Today needles to say I smashed my workout. If there is a moral to this it's that even if you don't notice the changes to your body others will and do. So never give up there's always someone out there willing you on even if they don't always say it to you.

[@163000gt]

That is awesome!!! Keep it up!!!

[@Genemd1968]

Thanks I will.

[@Vicdog408]

*needless

[@justjeepin9011]

keep up the great work, and all we need is a little pep in our step. Thats all we need! a little confidence boost doesnt hurt anybody! best of luck to you in your transformation!!

[@bethm4747]

this was such a nice comment- the moral was so nicely said! P.S. good job on your success :) well wishes for your next year!

[@reneecliche]

I started at 243, down to 212 now, and my motivation has been more esoteric. I want to keep my body running well, I want to feed it things it needs, not things it wants, which I had been doing for too long obviously. I'm eating REAL food, drinking water with lemon or other fruits instead of soda, and walking or jogging every day, and I have not felt better.

[@artbest9334]

O2B is my motivation! every time i watch your vids i get the urge to go workout.

[@AlanOfAmine09]

You perfectly summed up what my recent journey has been like; I saw your transformation video 3 months ago, and that external motivation sparked me into action. Since then, I started eating right and lifting at my local gym. I'm down from 225 lbs to 207, and am looking forward to hitting the 199 mark! Have also been able to increase average weight lifted by 35%. At this point, I'm going strong for myself, my health, and the value that working out brings to my entire life. Thank you for the inspiration, and keep doing what you're doing! It's helping me and thousands others every day.

[@jazzs4332]

I'm new to the channel, but just wanted to say thanks for making the videos you make. I'm 2 months into my 100+ journey and decided to look up "weight loss motivation". I stumbled upon your channel, and was instantly addicted. Your story is so inspiring and your positive attitude really helps me get the motivation to get up and get to the gym. Subscriber for life. Much respect. 💪🏾

[@iPRBLMZ]

Your the fucking man watch you all the time after jogging and working out

[@jennifercurry1735]

Mornin' Oats is BACK! YES!!!

[@jimibuttler8755]

Thanks man your channel is my favorite ! I am nearly 40 years old close to 300 lbs with a wife and 2 small kids. You are helping me change my life. Thanks immensely 👍🏿

[@HLHyoutube]

Yay! Have been missing this style of video! I love listening to morning oats during my cardio warm up :-) please do more! Love your work John!

[@Kate-cw3ri]

I'm new to your channel and I am absolutely loving it! Watching Mornin' Oats, while eating my morning oatmeal is my new favourite way to start the day! You are a big part of my extrinsic motivation at the moment - your story, your attitude, and your energy is so inspirational to me - so thank you for being you and for sharing yourself with all of us! xx PS. Extrinsic is definitely a word hahaha :)

[@UrMomsChestHairr]

Please keep making these videos man they're a huge help

[@smallbunny1772]

I enjoy listening to you!!

[@ObesetoBeast]

+Chibi bunny thank you!

[@lukulelesu]

Great video on motivation. I hope you make more of these, because keeping the motivation up is something many of us need to be reminded of so we don't slip back into bad habits.

[@viewhue]

I think a way to "get it done", whether that's motivation or what, is to figure out your pitfalls and then work around them. When I first started lifting getting out the door and actually going to the gym was the hardest part (it's still is, but it's not as hard anymore), so sometimes I'd call maybe one of my parents, say "hey, I'm going to the gym, want to talk on the phone while I go there?", and that would get me there. I do little tricks pretty much every time I go still, like if I don't feel motivated I'll watch this or another channel that motivates me, and I'll pause the video, change into my gym clothes, then watch a bit more before I go. Once I'm there I have my stuff that I need to do before I get to go home, and that's not a problem at all, most of it is enjoyable, and the stuff that isn't is over quick enough. I'm not really overweight, but I do have some excess bodyfat I'm working on loosing and I want to gain muscle and definition, so right now still classing myself as a beginner I'm working with a small energy deficit while slowly building muscle, and I think actually realising that's what it takes to be able to maintain it and not go crazy like so many times before helps me a ton when it comes to sticking with it. If you've done crazy diets before, a slight caloric deficit, at least for me, really isn't even that hard. What's hard is not lowering it further because you can, but I know now that leads to a rebound. So it's that simple: I just have to allow it to take time.

[@clarissafigueroa2308]

I believe that extrinsic is inspiration and intrinsic is motivation. Motivation is what drives you to do whatever it is you want to do, nothing aside from yourself can achieve that drive.

[@sherryYYC]

John, YOU are the extrinsic motivation to so many people! I really regret not trying to meet up with you when I was in San Diego last month :( Love all your videos!

[@lukeheinz4823]

You are right on the money! I was trying to explain this same thing to a friend of mine that yo yo diets for different reasons about finding her motivation inside. I have kept off 60lbs because I have find it inside myself ! Great video Jon! Love your channel!

[@abdulazeem1835]

my journey so far , from 95kg to 87kg then again back to 94kg to 92kg now again back to 94kg , as you said I been always depending on external motivation . I have known this for long but this video helped me , thanks john

[@georgegriffin1901]

You my friend, are a true inspiration!! I've started to lose weight 2 weeks ago now! Whenever I want to go for advice and help, I watch your channel! You have motivated me to lose weight! Cheers dude #ObeseToBeast

[@adamfikejs553]

I was taking today off but this video put me in the mood to get to the gym! def a good listen

[@samrowland5208]

Hi John, I just wanted to say that you do a great job with your channel. I've recently finished up a cut from flabby 209lbs to 184lbs. I'm an aspiring competitive strongman, but unfortunately let myself go a little bit. It was difficult to stick to a diet over 7 months, but the stuff you put out really helps come up with useful approaches to breaking plateaus. If you ever find yourself in London, I invite you to come to the Commando Temple Gym. All the best Sam

[@AllAboutFragrance]

man... you inspire me so much!! I'm really overweight right now and was chubby my whole life.. I've recently wanted to really lose weight and am fed up with my lifestyle.. you inspire me Everytime I watch your videos!! thank you.. your outlook is always great to hear. love your videos bro..

[@HLHyoutube]

One thing that I like to remember is that if you want to change your life, you need to make eating well and exercise a HABIT. It takes TIME to change habits, and you won't always be motivated. It's like the saying "motivation is like a bad boyfriend (or gf)- never there when you need it!" Instead, make exercise something you do each day for your self care (like brushing your teeth). Just wake up and keep doing it until it becomes part of your life. This takes away the pressure for every workout to be a "good" one, and having to psych yourself up. Plan it as part of your routine, and when you're feeling motivated -smash it! When you're not, just go for a walk. Go to the gym and just use the treadmill. Doing SOMETHING good for your body will always make you feel good.

[@sfcallstar]

thank you for making these man you really are a inspiration hopefully one day i can share my transformation with you

[@courtneymcfarland8333]

It's easy to get initially inspired about the idea of a goal, but sometimes the steps you have to take to achieve it can be hard, boring, not fun, etc. I think that's where a lot of people falter is the idea being fun and the actuality being not fun. But you just gotta get through the hard parts or learn to love them.

[@courtneymcfarland8333]

Also with weight loss it's an interesting thing in that once you achieve that goal you have to maintain it, and that is really tough. I got to my ideal weight at one point and was so happy & confidant, stayed there a few years but then let things slide a bit and drinking wine and eating out and sweet treats eventually became more fun than being thin... Getting back on track now and with a different mindset and older/wiser too. I think motivation to maintain weight loss is even harder than the initial weight loss.

[@emilywhite2981]

I've been watching your videos for some time now, and I really enjoy these Mornin Oats sessions! A suggestion for a topic: balancing faith and weight loss. I can tell through your videos that you're a good Christian dude; your faith and joy really shine through in every video! I want to know how you are/were balancing weight loss with your faith. I know for a while during my journey, I made my weight loss my god (ex. i stopped reading my Bible in the morning because I was so focused on getting up and working out), and I really wish I hadn't. I'm just curious as to how your story goes with all this, and how you see fitness intertwining with Christianity. Have a great day!! Keep up the great work :)

[@rhisjourney7044]

I'm the same !!!! totally obsessed with the gym now , and eating to fuel my body ///// love all your morning oats chats ,

[@UnclePaul]

I think external motivation fuels the internal. We have an inner desire and make a goal/plan to achieve. In order to continue toward our goal we need frequent motivation/inspiration from external sources. When I decided to lose weight and get healthy, I turned to KZbin, and other sources, for motivation. Then I decided to start my own channel to hopefully motivate others. We help one another, in whatever capacity, on this journey to good health

[@rachaelcarpenter5458]

Extrinsic is a word!! lol thanks for the vid! i LOVE the mornin oats videos. definitely do more!

[@MattMaggioChannel]

You’re an inspiration and have given me a lot motivation

[@BigJ8k]

Thanks for helping along my journey!

[@Bxrsxrks]

Thank's you so much , last week i was losing all my motivation , but now im okay , i want to improve myself , not for others but for me , and , honestly i know that it will be hard , but i want it , after 2 months ( summer) i lost 10 kg , and i keep going , but i was losing all my motivation , today i weight 119 kg , and i want to change , im only 15 but i really want to change right now , So thank's you so much for being one of the best motivational person i ever seen .

[@yotu7257]

Morning Oats are my favorite videos!

[@jasonpenney7421]

great channel dude keep up the great videos

[@christinamedina5485]

John you are an absolute total inspiration the everyone. Even tho i have never been in your shoes, you honestly tell the mist true story of a hard worker and you deserve all the credit. You did it for all the right reasons and you made yourself better. I also love your channel because you love God and your not afraid to talk about it or show it on your snapchat!!! KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK you are amazing God bless you you're the best!!!👍👍👍👍

[@Loading_God]

Motivation is the spark that makes you want to change, but at the same time motivation is VERY short lived. That is where discipline comes in, and that is where the actual change happens. Because lets face it how many times do we get inspired to do something only to quit the day after?

[@Ace-vf6yi]

the mornin oats series is my fav

[@JulesGetsFit]

You were right, it is extrinsic motivation :). Also, what is funny is everything that you said about extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation is quite on point with the research. Intrinsic motivation has a stronger hold and driving factor and extrinsic motivation is short lived. After the extrinsic motivation goes away, motivation will slowing disappear. I am just going to stop here before I nerd out! I am an educational psychologist, so I could have an entire conversation about motivational theories!

[@M0chaMadness]

I am binge watching your Mornin' Oats! I watch one, then study for 20 minutes, and watch another one! Ugh... I am so distracted :D :D :D :D

[@wej01]

I think of it in terms of our body is like a car. The battery is the external source that can start the motor but once it's started the battery alone can not keep it going but it was the spark that started it and as long as you are in idle there will be times you get extra external energy(gas pedal) that it will rev up the engine. Just my thoughts during 4 am cardio lol

[@ashleyj.5477]

Very wise words John! not just in this video, but also in your other Mornin' Oats videos! You should do a Ted talk or something someday haha... that would be cool :)

[@ZoyaEats123]

i could listen to you talk all day 💗

[@ashleylongoria4603]

Amazing video. Totally agree with it all!

[@tinas8085]

Watching while eating my morning oats hehe I've been one of the people who has asked. I think I'm at a point where I've got plenty of external inspiration but I'm struggling to regain the internal motivation. I've had it and it was fantastic but due to change of work and moving to study, stress has taken over. I'm still training and doing all of the things but the drive has changed. This video has given me a bit to think about ☺

[@MegCharla]

Everything you said was so on point 👌

[@kmotime1298]

Thanks for everything

[@davidcook4741]

I watch all your videos since ive started watching your videos in the last 8 months ive lost 125lbs thanks for all the good advice

[@theempowermentproject3636]

I just came across your awesome videos. Super motivational! You have a great energy. How long have you been creating content? And do you do all your own editing?

[@debbrawhilden2120]

Maaaan, I relate to this so much.

[@benmartinez8702]

Great video man :) Keep being awesome, smile more :D

[@azerojourney2797]

thanks for the good morning pick me up, I agree with you

[@andrianahoward521]

I love this video! Gotta have that fire within

[@traceyam20]

Cool and informative video.

[@evanderfisher3998]

You should come to the uk bro!!

[@ParthSareen]

Haven't seen a morning oats in so long!

[@danh7135]

External motivation gets you going, but all motivation dies eventually, you have to make it a habit before that happens

[@thejtchronicles6693]

I need to get some internal motivation so bad. I was working out and eating right for a few monthes and lost fifteen pounds but now I feel like I am going backwards. Im not working out as much or eating as healthy. Your videos are awesome though John keep up the great work.

[@losingjordan3000]

I have a ton of motivations, some eventually fade away and others grow. I can't wait to hit goal weight lol.

[@bridunn9541]

After losing all the weight have you ever had a time where you have started to put on weight or gotten off track? If so what did you do to get back on track? I've lost 70 pounds and kept most of it off for over 4 years however over the last year I've put on 15 pounds......Any advice to get back at it??

[@SolenexDD]

OMG you're a drummer! I'm even more in love. Too bad I live in France haha!

[@Vicdog408]

Comment talez vous

[@SolenexDD]

I think you meant "Comment allez-vous ?"

[@Vicdog408]

Yeah that's what I meant Lol.. I took 2 years of French in High School and have never been able to use it until now

[@SolenexDD]

+Vicdog408 well the best way to speak a language is to come to the country! ;) nonetheless i'm glad i've been useful :P

[@ObesetoBeast]

+so visual drumming was my first real passion!

[@DSMic]

makes sense, nice!

[@TheRnBFan]

Mornin' Oats 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@annastillabower6845]

I am right at 300lbs. Already lost about 30. I would like to start going to the gym. What would be a good workout routine for me just starting out?

[@gauravarora967]

So close to 200k :)

[@gerardocortes269]

thanks beast, I was losing hope on this new diet for me

[@HrishiBaney]

Your opinion is irrelevant.

[@matthewshelton650]

Gotta trust the process man. Just keep pushing

[@cjhjbunch12]

did you do a no carb diet, Adkins? Just wondering which diet worked for you cause you lost so much and I need to do the same

[@miabussell1656]

loved this topic. When I struggle to find motivation I watch your videos so thankyou for your continuous work on social media 😍👌🌈 stay beautiful

[@ItsFrickAndFrack]

As far as Macros go, I'm 320lbs changed my life a month ago at my highest weight of 337. How important are macros, I never go higher than my macros but do I have to hit them precisely every day? My caloric intake is about 2000 daily and I never go that high. Still learning about all this, thank you for any response I get from anyone. =]

[@Kadarr]

For weight loss you want to be about 500 calories below your daily caloric intake I believe.

[@beatinggg]

SO EARLY 😱 I'm excited

[@joseguzman3536]

IF YOU WANT SOMETHING, GET OBSESSED WITH IT. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY

[@sarahsbiteoflife5488]

Love mornin oats, yay

[@ObesetoBeast]

+Sarah Freer in glad you like them!

[@gauravarora967]

Read this motivation thing on your ig caption haha :)

[@lorislikefifa1814]

The best

[@lukes8618]

his name is Blake leeper! he went to my highschool!!! town hero!

[@mervet.5277]

Is there a specific video where he is telling what he ate in the weight loss process?

[@stephanieasuka6634]

i missed morning oats 😊

[@nicolasjuh]

A video about your weight loss journey and you not going out with people, etc. sounds very interesting actually..

[@rboncales]

just like the side kick of samuel jackson in Kingsman movie

[@elbowofalacrity8611]

Extrinsic is a word :)

[@HrishiBaney]

Who even dislikes these videos? -.-

[@franzmarley]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing, why on earth would you actually press the dislike button? I can't imagine what you would get out of pressing a dislike button, it doesn't add to anything other than perhaps fuel your own misery. If somebody would start burning kittens, yeah I'd hit the dislike button.

[@1ake1]

How do you eat your oats?

[@gustavocosta841]

coloca legenda nos videos? i am brazil

[@ledyaashi1780]

real beast holla at ya from IRAQ

[@jasonbandarra7238]

Hey I don't know if you still listen to a lot of hip hop when you lift, but if you do check out kings never die by Eminem. It's pumping and I think you could relate to some of the lyrics. Great video man!

[@n_puppy8283]

im 15yr i went from 155 Kilos to 122 in 3 months... now im kinda losing them slower... i started gym and stuff the only think im afraid of is the skin...

[@socailxent]

oh nevermind I finished watching the rest of this video and u explained it in just that context. my badd.

[@ParthSareen]

I SEE DAT VALOR CAP :D

[@nonameman6806]

hey how did u lose fat in u belly area

[@sweetguy19762]

Minecrafter Rocks no

[@draculaspawn]

Is KZbin your full time job or do you have one

[@Vicdog408]

Is KZbin your full time job or do you have one

[@xNAIDROJx]

Is KZbin your full time job or do you have one

[@eithansarnow1417]

Is KZbin your full time job or do you have one

[@vancewilliams3387]

Is KZbin your full time job or do you have one

[@owlrighty]

You are so handsome, John David.

[@tomhallam2230]

I feel the motivation for looking good for me, doesn't really work. I'm stuck on being motivated at the moment. I lost a load of weight and fairly happy with my body. I need new goals.

[@HabboCoolcattim]

Getting ripped asf

[@bmark0610]

How tall are you?

[@Vicdog408]

How tall are you?

[@xNAIDROJx]

How tall are you?

[@bmark0610]

a deuce, deuce and a half.

[@ethbeagley]

extrinsic is in fact a word

[@ameliasheree217]

IT´S SO TRUE!! You just get it. I like people that get it. Haha :) smash out a drum solo for us would ya ;D

[@DaGreatTata]

I need motivation :( I have it then lose it. It sucks. Stuck at 350 :(

[@Bubbly0311]

what are your opinions on anorexia and bulimia? I'm not sure if I'm asking what im trying to ask but yeahh i just want to know bc I am an a-typical anorexic... And what are your opinions about being a pescatarian, vegetarian and veaganism?

[@youngspectre5356]

You had it right Extrinsic- not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside. (www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrinsic) Learn something new everyday Note: watch full video before commenting

[@gmb2825]

Wow

[@13a98amarie]

Love your videos John. But can you just talk slower. You tend to rush your words and stumble on them. But I think if you were to take your time when speaking, you'd have a better affect with your messages. It would just make listeners understand better.

[@MichalExcuto]

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