MY BIGGEST DECISION EVER (Announcement)

[@MaNiaCYT]

much love y’all 💜📈

[@jjLOL1234]

💜

[@cmlyons27]

We're all so proud of you Nick! You're becoming and inspiration to many people in need, I can't wait to see how this goes!

[@mannyv4656]

Much love much respect as always

[@Capbustxbox]

Youre a beast nick excited to see the transformation. Thanks for the talk 💚

[@DovaG3]

I’m glad NiaC is back on KZbin. Feels like 2016 again. 🥺❤️

[@thypanzer]

what a time to be alive

[@ronswanson4173]

For what, today. Maybe next week or week after but that’s it

[@Don-Cheadle]

I mean its great he uploaded again but idk about all that

[@iamchezzza]

oh my goooddddddd

[@danielborges8185]

lovely

[@mattnoone7662]

The realest person in OpTic. Nothing but love for Niac.

[@kndli67]

William Johnson

[@cringeminmaxxer]

'realest' yeah okay buddy

[@MaJJandSoYa]

​@@kndli67goat

[@ev70547]

He's not gunna suck you bro 🤣

[@godrecall]

​@@cringeminmaxxerwhy are you mad cat daddy? Lmao 😂

[@LapopyRs]

We all got love for you, Nick. Excited for these vlogs.

[@NoahSundayMobile]

Wild how far you've come man, looking forward to the next journey. I've always gravitated to watching your vlogs more so than other just because you are simply real and the issues you speak out about are genuinely relatable. I've been wanting to do a workout grind/transformation like this for so long now but always just fall off after a month or two because Ill just put the gaming content or streaming grind first and then I regret it because I'm just not active enough, I lose the progress and just spiral back down. Watching this genuinely inspired me and I'm going to get a few others in the same boat as me to push each other to do the same thing, 60 days, gym ONCE a day (I aint you big bro) and eating clean starts today.

[@JonahTz]

Really proud of how far you've come and how far you're reaching for Nick. Always been one of my favorite guys in the org and will always support! You got this!

[@ShmoneyJTO]

Easily the most relatable KZbinr I watch. Even this video just motivated me to get my shit together. Can’t wait to watch this journey unfold and to work to become a better me along side you and get out of my comfort zone. Love ya Niac. Let’s get this shit babayyyyy!!! Brick by brick!!!!

[@Dermoo]

BtH forever NiaC. Proud of you and thank you for setting an example for the rest of us.

[@tatro222]

Remember at pax east in boston way way back, when you were playing a halo tourney you guys lost to evil geniuses I saw you and the team outside and my instant reaction was to run up and hug you and say some words of encouragement, you probably dont remember it but its really impactful to me today to see your journey and know that ive physically met someone that is a mentor to me and have the same issues and struggle with the same thing as someone ive looked up to since I was young. Thank you nick for being open with your downfalls and your struggles, it helps alot of us more than you can even comprehend. Keep being the nick we all love and dont ever doubt yourself cause you got the drive to do anything. Much love homie preciate you niac

[@Ricebaggy]

If y’all new, this is some vintage Nick Kershner content. Remember you vloggin the gym sesh’ back in 6050. Love this big bro, I’m excited for you and I hope it brings me and others motivation. I’m sure it will🤙🏼 let’s get it big dawgg💚💚

[@jasontackett6396]

Bro the clarity in your voice and just how alert and aware you are is night n day from your old vids.. im so proud of you man.

[@ichatters]

Honestly would love to see another "Fitter, Happier" podcast with Hutch after these next 60 days talking about the mental highs and lows during this process and comparing where you are now vs. when you started vs. a couple years ago. Your story is pretty damn insane... in a good way!

[@gilliamsquilliam]

Hands down my favorite OpTic member, missed you at the major bro. So excited to see you back on KZbin

[@TMRWmourning]

Nick's videos are unmatched. Those 6050 and scuf house videos were some of the best OpTic content ever made and I can't be more excited for what's to come. Welcome back King 💚

[@xxtripl3thr33xx]

First time I gave a real shot at giving up drinking was when I watched your rehab content. I haven’t done as well as I know I can. This really hit home and motivated me to try harder. Keep it up Niac. You’re helping.

[@LifeWithYourMum]

Yours and Hecz VLOGs are unmatched! Glad to see you back and hopefully you continue with at least one a week. Also, you got a good metabolism, so you'll def be able to do this cut. With your body type I don't even think you need to go that HAM with the diet. Like, just getting rid of snacking on junk food and hitting your calorie deficit + protein goes a LONG way.

[@Mike-wo7tv]

Maniac, I’m a strength & conditioning coach and doctor of physical therapy student. Love the challenge you’re about to undergo, but make sure you rest dude. Some of those days, your two workouts should be really light like stretching/yoga/light cardio. Don’t burn your body out brother. Super excited for your come up though, the shred is going to look insane. Much love much respect, as always

[@T12771]

Hey Maniac, I’ve never really had a issue with the working out side, but I’ve always struggle to actually eat clean, would help if you say at the end of a week or two, talk about what helps you out on the eating side, what you’re having for breakfast, lunch and dinner and whatnot, I know I would appreciate it since you seem to have a similar body build as mine

[@LORD_ORiGiNALz]

I love how you're just so real and I can't wait for this documentary for the 60 days. Once I'm done college in June I'mma try do the 60 days as well but for my I am too busy to be able to go gym twice a day but I'mma go gym almost everyday and then some days I'll just do pure cardio and I'll be clean eating and trying to figure out calories and shit like that, get my sprint I used to have before fucking up my hamstrings and hopefully become better person, better physically, and better mentally. So thank you for the motivation as of right now I do go gym and I play rugby so I try go to the gym twice a week then I have training twice a week and basically every Sunday I have matches so I'mma sorta fit but I want to become even more fitter and stronger!

[@itsTodd]

Ay man, you truly are blessed to be able to do what you do for a living but you earned it, glad to be apart of your community NiaC much love brotha

[@Novakii]

im still so happy to see NiaC doing so much healthier and better, keep pushing homie, youll get to the perfect version of you at some point homie

[@Noskii]

King VlogNiaC Returns!

[@benkrause3875]

Video is matching right up with personal life. We love and support you NiaC. Excited and happy to see you doing this!

[@coroneltapiocaproductions8986]

You’re the man, Nick. You’re like a big bro to a big part of us and I’m sure everyone is very proud of you

[@brandondavid321]

Hell yea! Started my summer cut last week! You got this! The feeling of accomplishment after a cut is out of this world! Changing your body is damn tough but an addicting feeling once done once!

[@jasonodom9277]

People are rooting for you to succeed dawg - let’s get it

[@kd0g0904]

Proud of you Niac! The video is really good and can’t wait to see what comes next.

[@Druezy]

I recently took control of my life in a big way, put a lot of wind my sails with this one Nick. Stay hard!

[@markhirata4799]

Think you’ve always been incredibly brave ever since rehab and how open and honest you’ve been about the entire process. It’s been powerful to watch your transformation and to see how far you’ve come and it’s equally as powerful to hear you talk about how it’s still not satisfying and you’re continuing to grow. Thank you for letting us all be watch your journey you’re an inspiration to more people than you know.

[@ktbmonk481]

NiaC I fucking love this for you bro. Your going to realize you need this just as much as we do. Your going to impact alot of people frrr

[@fatman12345678910100]

Can't wait man! These vlogs are going to help with my own accountability, I'm sure of it. I'm floating around the same weight as you right now, and I'm going to commit to 60 days and see where it takes me. Good luck!

[@AdamAgosto]

The gaming community needs you and Flamesword to cook something up too!! OpTic Fitness OG days

[@CAlferez]

AHHHH I’m so excited! Been following your journey since the scuff house, I don’t even remember how I came across Optic but you guys have had a special place in my heart. Glad you’re doing well and can’t wait to see where this goes 🎉

[@DWDouglass01]

Bro your story is crazy relatable, I love the transition you are going through, I love the growth it’s really inspiring and inspirational for people. Keep doing you and keep being real.

[@GeTMiXeDuP770]

I love seeing niac so greatful and appreciative of his life. He living his dream finally

[@SasukeDarkAvenger]

You got this Nick, proud of how far you've come man. It really is inspiring.

[@calebback874]

bro i love/miss the vlog i loved the way it was shot at the beginning. excited to see you in these next 60 days! good luck ill be working out with you but its still my bulk szn. lets get it, you inspire me man

[@leedomcreations5082]

Dude the first 60 seconds were dope. Don’t force anything man the content is fire especially when you are raw about it being weird for you. Let’s go, stoked for the next one

[@WhatABeardo_937]

Let me just pause the video 27 second in and say that right away I’m so glad to see this man vlog again. The absolute off the wall cuts already are 10/10. 😂

[@DMTVisuaL]

Nick you ain’t got no idea how much ppl wanted you to fucking upload my guy, break through that anxiety and achieve the things you and ALL of us know you can, whether it be your fitness plans you had that you been talking bout on the eavesdrop or the flycast with hitch (best optic podcast btw). Watched every piece of content you put out till now w optic and will always continue to support your grind. What you said about you being an inspiration to others that be listening whether it be w the xans or any depression they going through is TRUE. Do we got any outro music?

[@DSPREE]

my guy i hope you read this. i think you're just like me and many others. we want change in our lives so badly that we commit to do just that, but end up decommitting somewhere within the process. my point is that, i hope you can ride this out and be an inspiration to us, show us that we can push through difficult things. rn im struggling to get through mine. anyways i've always rocked with da boy! im rootin for you bro.

[@sethbell8775]

NiaC, it will be hard but you will have our support throughout. Inspired me to do the same thing, gots to see it through my boy.

[@RaiinoX]

Welcome back NiaC Really excited for the series, much love and respect

[@Demitri707]

Brotha you know you CAN do it, just have to execute. You know yourself. You know you got what it takes. I’m excited to see the journey and results in 60 days.

[@nukuler]

This is so good! This feels like the beginning of something huge for Maniac and Optic I’m glad I get to see what the future holds for you Boss get yours and thanks for the motivation to be better!!

[@whhit5402]

Much love brother I’m on the same fitness journey as you dawg. I feel like we are the same body composition of 210-215 lbs at 6’2 like a big stepper.

[@slabhaven]

Let’s go Nick! You inspired me to lose 95 pounds over the last 7 months by talking about this exact challenge and your in person workout idea. We all know you can do this, and so do you!

[@marcl144]

This some of the most relatable stuff I’ve seen in a long time, and makes me want to get my shit going. Looking forward to the journey, and thank you for bringing us along. Much love Nick

[@rxfyc]

hope you know that not every day has to be equally productive as another. there’s some days where u might not feel it and that’s okay! hope u use the vlogs kind of as a way to verify that u are being productive even on ur most “unproductive” days ♡ glad the vlogs are back NiaC

[@BiggamingXX20]

hearing you talk about the feeling of living in a dump and doing nothing at all connected with me hard going through it rn life got turned upside down and im trying to climb my way out of it. so difficult. will be watching every video you post hoping it makes things a lil easier.

[@Peterskinny]

KING VLOG RETURNS. Happy to see you back, NiaC!

[@OpTicBigTymeR]

Exactly what I needed in the sub box rn 🥲

[@evokekelpie]

Watching since I was in high school am 28 now you made me change my life in a good way bubba I’ll always show you love and support.

[@CobraKhanDaDon]

Nobody does vlogs like Niac that boy good. Look how far my mans is come to vloging in public this would be a never for old Niac. As a long time fan this makes me happy seeing Nick bossing up

[@Nattyhd99]

Let’s go Niac hope u stick with it man good luck and enjoy it!

[@miikala]

I hope you see how much positivity and support is behind you - proud of how far youve come since 2020

[@Snarkyfx]

You have so much influence Nick. Way more than you think. When you do this and prove to yourself and everyone that this shit is yours, it’ll inspire many people that tune in. One life changed, is a life worthy of prosperity.

[@ShrapnnL]

It was such a fucking pleasure meeting you at the Major man. Keep doing you. I'll be here for every part.

[@VibesEdits]

Glad you're back. Will definitely be keeping up. Bring back the old vibes.

[@OliverPhotoDk]

Actually made me emotional. You have come so far. Keep fighting bro. You are an inspiration to many. All the love.

[@FleamFloogie]

Dat boi hittin dem carts.

[@Vyvies]

Absolutely LOVE this coming from you man. Excited to see what a new take, chapter, arc, what have you has in store. Get some good shades though because that future is looking BRIGHT brotha.

[@skindiesel00]

This really resonates with me. Keep grinding niac glad to see you taking action

[@johnturnbull94]

Good to see you back Nick! Hopefully the 60 day fitness goes well. Daily gym user since 2018 (from 1-2x a week), and my mental health skyrocketed along with my physical. Glad to see you doing well too mate, and seeing you on plenty OG content 🫡

[@PuReGhOsTT]

Much love for you man. Keep killing it

[@ryanmoran5384]

It’d be really cool during the documentary and stuff showing what you’re eating throughout the day also. P.S. love to see you back on KZbin and feeling good again

[@ttttRk]

Toothbrush cameo had me like AYO, glad to Nick getting back to the YT content grind.

[@J.Venable]

We wish you all the best Nick!!! The positive attitude is half the battle. Keep the mindset and these 60 days will fly by. 60 will turn into 90 and 120. And you'll be looking back grateful for the journey. Good luck buddy. You're about to crush this!!!!

[@manflimsy426]

funniest intro i've seen in a while. maniac def one of my fav to watch from optic.

[@DaDragn]

working out for the camera, exercising for the camera, it will put you in the mindset eventually that it makes you feel great to be in shape and eventually it will become part of your life and you will be ripped in no time

[@tomslck_]

You can sit in front of the camera and ramble for 30 min and most of us wouldn’t care. We love your journey and wanna see you come out on top! “Fear kills more dreams than failure” - Bruce Lee Let’s get it 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@mannyv4656]

This is gonna be full circle for a lot of us watching and for you bro fucking love ya

[@juddy_]

Glad to have you back vlogniac. Banger as per

[@Bluegrassstallion]

Nice brother I'm currently 10 days in no alcohol, no caffiene and starting the gym tommorow, trying to get rid of all the bad habits that have made me unhappy over the years l, porn, processed foods and sugar are next. I've always regretted all of these bad habits but have never been mad at myself when I abstain from them and always always felt happier and healthier. It's definitely worth it. Stay strong

[@Logiicz2024]

its amazing to see you healthy again bro, i remember the dark times and how you've bounced back is incredible well done man 💚💚

[@robbie4787]

I will be watching this series til the end bro! Good luck and even if you feel like your failing keep up the vids because its not about the destination its the journey 🙌🙌

[@blahblah8773]

I'm hyped for this journey! Goodluck bro

[@kidnella5781]

Brother I love this. Please make sure you keep people around you that keep you motivated. I want to see you succeed so bad. You got this shit bro.

[@KreamS0DA]

You need a merch drop called "It Does Get Better"

[@keiranledicott2681]

Love to see a NiaC vlog back been too long. These where priceless back in the day

[@xX-Logic-]

Good luck, been hearing you talk about this for a while. Hope you stay dedicated.

[@TheBreye001]

We need a process series on you!!! Your a great in optic!!!! Can’t no one can take that away from you!!!!

[@wellingtont.3160]

"What's going on KZbin, Maniac here..." 👑 King Vlogs

[@Vasellizaitsev]

I used to always enjoy watching these back in the day! Didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it. Keep it going man!

[@reallifeshisui6644]

New NiaC vlog babe, wake up. I’m actually so happy about this. Funny and real content. Can’t wait to see you pull off this challenge Nick 💚

[@AustinPegoda]

you got this big bro! just go day by day.. It's gonna be some sick content plus you're gonna look and feel great!! keep the videos coming dawg i miss these days!

[@jakebartee]

Didn’t think I could be as excited for a 60-Day Challenge as I am for this! Too keep it short, I have gone through a similar journey to you in terms of fitness and overall happiness. I recently chose to stop “talking” about getting better and have been working out and eating good for a few months. Still a ways to go, but at a time where I’ve begun to slip up, this video drops. You’re the best and I can’t wait to see you take action👊

[@sancheztony12]

Watched this whole vlog with a smile on my face. Good having you back niac

[@Jvwadee]

Good luck bro! Been watching you thru it all. I’m 27 now and you make getting older look cool. Love always keep your head up ❤

[@ethanbatts]

Honestly what I needed today was to see Maniac taking a shit in a vlog. Just like old times

[@AviDMurDa]

this is my first time ever searching your videos up bro ive always liked you for your real takes and opinions during the podcasts but seeing this side of you honestly makes great content man keep them coming im here for this adventure!

[@OrionInSpace]

Lmao the beginning of this video is the most MaNiaC start to a video you'll ever see😂 Good luck on this mission man hope it goes well, I can't even get myself consistent so I hope you inspire me👍

[@scawtr00lz]

The world has been waiting for more NiaC vlogs

[@CallumReeceLifts]

Literally one of my favourite vloggers, love this stuff. Even if its the same stuff everyday, ill be watching🤝🏼

[@xelAxOstin]

This is going to be such a cool series!! try not to stress on the technology you will learn more as you go! 💚🔥

[@xBounce3x]

Niac we will always support you bro. Love seeing the changes you have made.

[@futbolfan27]

TL;DR - Just use your phone to film tbh. Actual comment - To get the "benefits" out of a dedicated camera, you need a specific kind of setup which can be inconvenient to carry arounds and expensive. If you're interested, here are the 3 primary requirements to get the full benefits from a dedicated camera: 1) IBIS, or in-body image stabilization: This keeps the video from being super shaky when filming by hand. 2) Full frame camera: Full frame cameras have a wider angle so your head doesn't take up the whole image (kinda like it did in this video). APS-C and Micro 4/3 cameras have a crop factor, which make things appear closer to the camera than they actually are. Full frame cameras are the move for "pro style" vlogs but they are bulky and expensive. 3) Small lens focal length: You need a wide angle lens for vlogging, again to make yourself appear "normal" when facing it towards you. 24mm is okay, but 18mm or smaller is better for full frame cameras. If you are using an APS-C, the crop factor is about 1.5, meaning a 24mm lens would effectively give you the look of a 35mm lens on a full frame camera so you would need even smaller focal length to compensate for the crop factor.

[@B3NJIII]

so happy to see the things you’ve been talking abt are finally in motion and excited to watch this journey!

[@adamjackedd]

Awesome video niac. I’ve been watching optic since I was around 11-12 and I am 22 now. Ive always been drawn to the energy you and scump bring to the videos and it’s still very much there you’re different and real brother. Much love

[@ConnorB981]

Hell yeah man I'm excited to see where you take this and happy I get to watch some NiaC youtube videos