Obesity Is Child Abuse

[@ScottHermanFitness]

You are responsible for your health, how you look and how you feel. Not TV commercials, not food companies or any other type of media influence. America is eating itself to death and we are told to accept it because pointing the finger is wrong. Personally, I would rather have hurt feelings and a support system to better myself than grow up obese with health problems and a destroyed body that will never recover. Let's stand together and fight for what it really means to help people and stop worrying about what is "politically correct" to say to someone. If you want to make a change, come join a community that cares. www.MuscularStrength.com

[@slothpatronus2704]

PREACH

[@slothpatronus2704]

+derp Derpy This hits close to home because my brother is 12 & overweight, yet he refuses to work out. I've brought him to the gym with me, tried to get him jogging or ride his bike but he acts as if anything fitness related is worse than ebola.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

derp Derpy maybe find an activity he likes that you can do together as a treat if he exercises with you?

[@Mendrawza24]

ScottHermanFitness Thanks for putting this up. I'm actually starting my first year teaching high school P.E. next week and our school has had a problem with students not participating in the past. This is helping me get my thoughts together to try and make fitness relevant in the teenagers' eyes.

[@PositiveParakeet]

ScottHermanFitness Love this video! every point you make is right on the mark. couldnt agree more dude. you are seriously inspiring!

[@toladep]

As someone who grew up obese I am in line with everything you said here it does come down to responsibility and I don't blame anyone for my weight. Happy to say I've lost 70+lbs and counting since the fall :)

[@peanutbutter369]

Delato WOW im sure that took an unimaginable amount of determination. Keep it up you champ you :D

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Delato Hell yeah bro!!! Keep up the great work!

[@DaveLotito]

Completely agree with you Scott, parents need to stop being lazy!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Pump Savages 100% agreed Dave

[@edwardreyes-nunez9761]

I'm 15 and weight 220lbs. And now I want to change it and become a professional soccer player. I'm determined and you never want to mess with a determined person.

[@edwardreyes-nunez9761]

Also I have that body that looks muscular but all the fat rests in my gut.

[@Maurice-cd6qr]

Edgy

[@Glenners]

Absolutely agree! It's socially acceptable to nag on smokers to quit but it's still taboo to tell someone they need to lose weight. That's going to change though!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Glenners Yeah it is!! Let's start a revolution!

[@allisrealitive]

This was a great video! I grew up over-eating and wasn't told to stop or no, that combined with ignorance of healthy eating equalled a 260lb 18 yo girl who didn't always feel bad about herself but thought I was always just bigger than everyone and that's just how it was, being encouraged to own my size and how I carried myself. It took 3 years for something to click in my head, as I got older my body just didn't feel the same and I knew I needed to get healthier or I could easily already be halfway thru the years I get to live at this rate. Now Im down 100lbs and feel so much better! But you're absolutely right so much could have been avoided if I was taught at a younger age or even in school! Now I have a passion for helping people get healthier. It not only improves you physically (I now have actual curves...not rolls of curves) but the improvment on your mental health and attitude is incredible. I now don't focus on what I can't do because of my size, I don't feel like I'm going to break something if I sit on it. No matter how much you "accept" your size as an obese or morbidly obese person...those thoughts and insecurities will ALWAYS be in the back of your head. Even after losing weight I still have those moments.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Solana Sullivan Amazing transformation Solana! You have come a long way!

[@BrickFilmsCinema]

Preach it! I was literally having the same conversation with a few of my friends and you took the words right out of my mouth. People nowadays are so freaking sensitive to every single little thing, and when someone says a bold statement with some of truth to it, people immediately get offended. Like you said, accept people for who they are, but you aren't doing them any good by supporting their unhealthy habits. Great video man.

[@ayelmao8143]

I appreciate you been in this fitness community man and helping people so much. People should be thankful that they get this free content.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Le Johnson Thanks for the kind words man!

[@delilah022809]

Scott that was awesome man. I agree with you 100%. I'm fighting my way out of being lazy and lethargic. By all means I'm not 350lbs. I weight 180lbs now. I've lost 5lbs of fat. I've definately cut all sugary drinks for now. Anyway. I also blame parents for making bad health choices and not teaching their children about health and nutrition and all the benefits of being healthy. Your videos motivate me even the ones where you get after us. It's all for the better.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

delilah022809 It's a fight you can definitely win my friend and if you need support please come to my site! You will love out community bro! www.MuscularStrength.com We got your back!

[@Sxrillez]

Five minutes in and I just realized how awesome that shirt is.

[@jordanspringer8]

"We're so politically correct about everything that everything is acceptable". That's probably one of the best things Scott has ever said, it's so true!

[@coaiemandushman1079]

Say the title TODAY and be sure you will be arrested. Especially in the UK

[@1H4NDC14PP1N6]

I love you and your channel, Scott. One of the best fitness channels out there. You deserve every subscriber you have. Mad respect, my friend. Keep that shit up.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Gux Thanks brotha!!

[@grudge8899]

One of the things that made me Scott's fan and follower was that he responds to everyone, no matter how many people ask. I've been to other fitness channels they just ask you to leave comment but very rarely respond. Scott keep up the good work and making people healthy.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

+Grudge Thanks bro, the support I get from the community means a lot, so I do what I can to give back!

[@jessecendejas1330]

Scott. I am 22 years old and I grew up with a diet of McDonald's, tacos, soda,and no exercise at all. I try not to spend most of my time dwelling on the past, but what angers me so much is that the majority of these decisions were not my own. I get into arguments with my parents on a constant basis over this topic. What I want them to understand is that they really did not take care of me. I love them, they took care of me, they housed me and I am grateful for many things, but it's so hard to see beyond the results of me being obese, anti social, etc. It wasn't until after my first yearincollege when my balls dropped and I started to take care of myself. I started working out, eating healthier, and just living a bit more. I've lost 60 lbs. I am at 210 at the moment, but still treking through. Though I am not at my goal yet, I've never felt so confident and self assured in my life. My only regret is that I wasted so much time doing nothing. Being obese is the worst way to waste time.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Jesse Cendejas Thanks so much for being willing to open up to the community Jesse, that takes strength bro. I know it must be hard to talk to your parents about that, but I am happy you did and I am sure they know you love them. Not dwelling on the past is a great idea and it seems like you are CRUSHING it now. I am so proud of you and if the community and I can ever help you with your meal plan or routine please post in our forums bro! www.MuscularStrength.com/forums Keep up the great work!

[@thecrazychikz3]

This is so true. My mom suffered with weight issues all her life and she made sure I did not sure from those too. Always kept me active and taught me how to eat right!

[@Supaboy000]

The only thing I'm tired of is people video game shaming. I video game all the time. I also work out all the time and I am very active throughout my days. All I'm saying is video games ARE NOT the problem.

[@erikbentley9005]

I 100% agree. I am 16 (turning 17 in two days actually) and don't get me wrong, I'm actually inside most of the time (gyms are roofed after all) and I LOVE playing video games. It's my favorite hobby next to working out and playing guitar. I game for many, many hours a week but I still make time to work out. Even if my day is cramped with homework, I still make time to go to the gym and stay healthy. Long story short, video games are not the problem at all, but rather the excuses people make to themselves that prohibit them from taking the initiative to work out and eat better.

[@DanielleMalkinNinja]

I feel the exact same way as you, Scott! Most of my friends do not have the same mindset as me and I feel alone at times in thinking this way. However, I feel that nutrition and fitness is so important. It frustrates me that a majority of my friends always ask me for fitness advice yet none are as dedicated as me, and I applaud you for speaking up about this topic. I have yet to find a future husband partially because of this issue. Many of the guys I've dated are not as health and fitness conscious as me and I refuse to be involved with a guy who isn't. It's not because I'm not attracted to heavier men. It's simply the fact that I cannot stand to be around someone who sits on his butt all day and eats take out and fast food. I'm an active person and I want to be outside and live life. My kids will be the exact same way. I will have guidelines about how much TV they watch and what they eat because I want them to be healthy and enjoy their lives and not have health problems.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Danielle M. Good on you! Stand by your beliefs!

[@diax14]

This is why you're one of my favourite person, not only in fitness, but also because you're very down to earth, realistic, and kind to your fans. Indeed it's great that you're one of the few youtubers that answer to fans, and I thank you for that too! :-) Keep up the good work, all the best.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

thanks bro that really means a lot. thanks for the support and keep crushing those goals÷!!

[@fangby3186]

+ScottHermanFitness Hey is there a tutorial for a kid who'se 13 and isn't really tall (YET) I haven't gone through that age yet but I am kinda overweight, not obese but a little overweight. I used to live with my best friends and we basically lived outside all the time, now I moved away and I don't have anything to do here at my home town or village whatever you want to call it...

[@ScottHermanFitness]

+FangBy Hey bro, watch this and take not of the advice :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWW2aHurpdyVrZY

[@JohnCenaTheB3ST]

you change my life ever since i came across your youtube channel I was one of those obese child at 16 I was 240 lbs now a year later after changing my habits eating right and exercising every single day I am now 17 turning 18 on the 22nd and weigh 204 lifting weights just like you showed me so I want to say thank you for saving my life

[@CharlieZRS]

It doesn't look like you're getting a bad reaction so far!! Surprising to even me though honestly, knowing how defensive people can naturally become when they hear things they don't like (the parents doing wrong things), 100% agree with you on what you said Scott :)

[@ScottHermanFitness]

***** Yeah I am pretty happy so far too. I think it comes down to the approach. Most people just say. AHHH YOUR FAT! and then talk about it being bad. I didn't really want to go that road and I think I proved my points really well. Thanks for watching Charlie!

[@zachz677]

This right here is why I love my parents. Our family didn't get cable TV until I was in high school so my parents were always encouraging us to have fun outside. Our whole family used to play tag in the cornfield

[@alankenny6100]

I'm glad your'e not holding back on what you want to say, I respect you so much for that

[@joshsadler6849]

Well said Scott! I totally agree....this is one of many reasons you are and have always been such an inspiration to me! No need to "sugar coat" anything, tell it like it is! That's what people need sometimes. Keep up the great videos man! Proud to be a long time subscriber

[@verysadpotato2315]

There are so many overweight kids now:/ I totally agree with ya Scott

[@ScottHermanFitness]

VerySadPotato yeah, it makes me sad. It really does. They don't know whats coming in the future :/

[@HearMeLearn]

ScottHermanFitness I'm an Obese 17 year old but after doing a lot of research on my own about how fitness actually works instead of the lies that a lot of companies tell you to try to sell product I've actually started to lose weight. Hopefully I lose enough weight to look actually good and healthy enough for my senior pictures :)

[@nickf1724]

+Privilege i wish you luck in your journey!

[@gabeagex]

10:13. Literally the TRUTH PEOPLE. Scott has responded countless times to my comments whether I was asking for advice or just throwing a funny comment out there. I posted progress pictures on his website asking for advice and within two days he responded. Look at other you tubers with even 400k subs and they don't even both responding to anything because they claim "they don't have time". So many things that make you stand out Scott, and a true viewer like myself appreciates that. Seriously, thank you Scott.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

gabe agex Thanks Gabe that means a lot! The other KZbinrs don't respond because at the end of the day they just don't give a shit. period. We all have a busy lifestyle and I might not be able to get to everyone all the time.. but I will always make sure you guys know I am lurking in the comment section :)

[@LLROCKS23]

ScottHermanFitness true that!!, you are the best Scott :D

[@kermitketamine7198]

I love you Scott. Man I weighed 109 lbs a year and a half ago. Now I'm at 160 10% body fat. Sounds crazy impossible right? I'm serious. You've helped me so much.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Marshall Mathers not at all. it's amazing what a proper diet can do!!! Proud of you man!

[@kermitketamine7198]

+ScottHermanFitness thanks so much:):)

[@simonaverick8268]

I agree with you 100%, great job having the courage (as opposed to the media) to actually point out that being obese (and I'm not saying just overweight, I'm saying being OBESE) is not a good thing, and not something of which you should be proud. so kudos! Btw, who's Erica?

[@DylanVersteeg]

Hey Scott, I just want to say that you are a huge motivation for me and I want to thank you for that! Keep doing what your doing. :)

[@ScottHermanFitness]

***** Thanks Dylan, you know I will!!

[@garrettglass2407]

Thank you for being so honest Scott! You are completely right. I do not like the way our world is heading with kids being less active and overall less social. You hit the nail on the head with kids being active and us as people needing to be honest when we want to help people with their weight.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks bro. Appreciate the support and feedback. We need to take action if we want our children to grow up healthy

[@StatusPia]

I just imagined scott weighing 300 lbs when he began talking about the "what if l" scenario at the end, I laughed out loud. Anyways I agree 100%. And even if your bad eating habits do not result in obesity, stop eating unhealthy. You're still at a significant higher risk to catch diseases even when your metabolism prevents you from becoming obese

[@ScottHermanFitness]

StatusPia I think my point at the end of the video is going to be the game changer. When is it ok to tell me I am fat? Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the support!

[@StatusPia]

ScottHermanFitness I suppose it's up to the ones closest to you. Good friends and family should be honest in these situations. The problem might be that a lot of people won't confront others with their way of life because it also puts themselves in an awkward position, thinking they may come over as offensive.

[@CM-ns1uf]

Yeah im in my 20's and the kids now a days are fat. Its pretty messed up. But heaven forbid someone says that the parents r the ones to blame. But it is easier to give them the crap food. But fat kids turn into fat adults... The dating pool isnt getting 'slimmer' its getting thicker hahaha

[@captaingael6986]

Chaz Mania and THAT is a problem too, damn fat girls wearing clothes too small for their size, ugh gross

[@StavroginNikolai]

Chaz Mania Good point, Mr. Goebbels.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Chaz Mania haha good point Chaz :)

[@ColossusFitness]

you know how we both feel about this topic haha, I'm super glad you made this video. maybe some people will finally open their eyes and make some changes to their lives

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Colossus Fitness Let's hope so!! :)

[@Pushdoseneo]

"You need to be accepting, but you also need to be educational" summed it up pretty well, great video Scott.

[@Yusuf1187]

Completely agree. "Structure in the home" I think is one of the key phrases in this video to remember.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

+Saladin1187 Thanks man! Got to have that structure!

[@cgaines23]

ScottHermanFitness I started following you back in 2009-2010. Even though I have gone into a specificly powerlifting program and training I still watch all your videos and every now and again hit one of your workouts you put up. The entire reason I plan on getting my CSCS and working with youth athletes to teach them correct training and nutrition started with your videos. Thank you for posting this and I hope to be able to meet you in person at some point in my life.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

cgaines23 Thanks for the support man! Maybe one day!

[@Thepharcyde4ever]

Nothing to be mad about.Truth

[@Pushdoseneo]

"You need to be accepting, but you also need to be educational" summed it up pretty well. Great video Scott

[@UddhavL]

Arnold S. Kindergarten Cop - "You kids are soft. You lack discipline. "

[@Dijits]

Great video! Scott I owe you quite a bit in my bulking process. I can't even count the amount of videos of yours I have watched when I first started out. Starting to hit the gym and bulk is one of the best decisions I have ever made, it's a shame a lot of people don't bother to experience what it is like to be truly healthy. It legit gets addictive. I too had parents who only let me have sugar on select occasions growing up. I hated them at the time for it, but couldn't be more thankful now.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

***** I agree man, having those rules is a great idea :)

[@HaarisMajidTraining1]

wow you nailed this one Scott. There are now more obese people than overweight people in America. America IS politically correct about everything I never realized it until now. I hope noone takes this as "fat shaming" cuz it's definitely a touchy subject but you were very eloquent and have the best intentions

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Haaris Majid Training there is a MEME of a white flag and it says "America, the country that stands for nothing" and it is true bro. Our forefathers would go nuts if they saw how much of a big coward our country has turned into. Kids can't even celebrate Halloween in school anymore. It's ridiculous.

[@Antiwafflesz]

Haaris Majid Training I see more "fit shaming" than "fat shaming" now a days though. Being healthy is becoming a 'niche' thing and it's a huge problem in this country. Scott does nail it, and speaks the truth. The reality is, the truth hurts.

[@Antiwafflesz]

ScottHermanFitness "Our forefathers would go nuts if they saw how much of a big coward our country has turned into" this is so true as well. Every nation has a majoritized belief system. Somehow ours is being stripped away and replaced by a politically correct system that denies everyone the right to there beliefs and traditions in order to keep others from being offended...... It's bullshit. Our country has turned into a giant vagina, where a big dick once hung (or hanged, idk which is proper in this analogy lol). Our nation is turning into a giant bruce/kaitlyn jenner debacle

[@HaarisMajidTraining1]

Antiwafflesz dont get me started on the courage award bullshit..havent watched ESPN much since

[@acloudonfire]

I completely agree Scott. About 2 years ago I started gaining weight very rapidly, thankfully some friends of mine sat me down and explain that this had to stop. Now I'm 173 pounds and feel fantastic. We've got to be kind and caring yes, but straight up with the health risks involved and positively guide people towards betting habits

[@ScottHermanFitness]

***** Sounds like you have some great friends man!

[@AnabolicAliens]

So now I don't have to make this video :) -Eric

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Anabolic Aliens Well...you can if you want....but it won't be anywhere near as good as this ;)

[@YuvalAloni]

Really appreciate u speaking about this Scott, and I'm not even from the US. I can really see how much u care, and how passionate u are about this.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

yuvalaloni1 Thanks my friend and this really does bother me. Even watching the part about my little bro still gets me a bit emotional, it was hard for me but needed to be done.

[@37Delan]

This video is very precious !! You are very nice and wise ! Thank you

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Delan Sarmad Thanks Delan! You are too kind man!

[@samamo90]

Great video Scott. Even though I lost over 100 pounds and am in good physical health, Childhood obesity has lead to lifelong mental repercussions as an adult. You cannot gain the stunted social development, missed memories, and the physical signs that still remain as an adult are torture and all but irreversible. Do not ruin your kids entire life because you are lazy or a pushover.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

ArtemisAesthetics Well said my friend and thanks so much for sharing this with the community. Would love to have you on our site to inspire others in our community! www.MuscularStrength.com!

[@WWEbrian1995]

I totally agree with Scott , They should show this video on like a parents night at schools.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Brian Boxing They soo should! :D

[@hathlete4ever916]

I am beyond happy that you made this video! I used to get hazed and bullied royally growing up, until I got more fit and became more successful in life. As a child I was never overweight, as an adult, I may have been 10 lbs tops. Everything you say is close if not 100% accurate and true.

[@Jesse22H]

10-12 year olds these days need to watch more DBZ and aspire to look like Goku. BOOM

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Jesse H Hahaha this is the most legitmate comment on here :D #DBZForever

[@BarRookie]

you are totally right Scott! we're glad that you actually took the time to say it out there and educate people because so many people are ignorant about this problem and we hope that people actually change their and their relatives lives ! Thanks again !

[@ScottHermanFitness]

BarRookie Thanks man and lets hope so!!

[@abdulisbatman1779]

he's right.... the quiet ones get picked on... speaking from experience

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Abdulisbatman18 me too my friend

[@slothpatronus2704]

I've always been the quiet one but I've never gotten picked on... maybe it's because I've always been the tallest guy in class. x)

[@Schlagz13]

Amen Scott! I'm 16 and I used to be really overweight! I was a 108 lbs third grader, but I'm now headed into my junior year in shape (not cut) and I'm playing soccer! My mom always said I gained weight because I took special medication, but if I didn't have such a surplus of food laying around, I wouldn't have reached that size! (I have four siblings, so it was more common for us to have a lot of food lying around! Thanks for your videos! You're the man!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Schlagz13 Thanks man! Glad you are on track!

[@user-et3ep5zi1l]

well said. Why are we now expected to glorify people who are unhealthy no matter what they say to the contrary.Also they are held up as role models.is diabetes aspirational now?

[@MLVC875]

Big Bill This whole fat acceptance thing nowadays certainly doesn't help either.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Big Bill yeah its ridiculous and the media bomb that is going off is going to kill our kids

[@donelllee8384]

Thank you Scott for making this video. This is exactly what I'm trying to say to my friends and when ever I try to say it they think I'm hating fat people. Which I'm not I'm saying that it's unhealthy to be that obese. But anyways amazing video Scott keep up the good work!

[@igon2004]

If parents let their kids run around nowadays like they did in the Sand Lot their kids would be taken away. Not sure when the shift happened but kids can not be unsupervised in 2015

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Man, you got that right... its sad

[@corent3039]

igon2004 Teach him to stay in groups/ stay away from creeps. We also now have cell phones.

[@Ayylmao2437]

igon2004 Only most of child sexual abuse is done by someone close such as a parent or relative. In fact in the 80's you were more likely to get snatched than today. It is a fact that crime has been on a decline for a long time, the myth about strangers in big white vans is one perpetuated by people because it has happened a few time and it makes for good news.

[@10gguizado]

igon2004 true, but not really the point.

[@Leo4leo]

Scott has been and will always be our hero, always speaks the truth.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

+lin sam Thanks man!

[@szotakandrei]

Love this. Habits and environment control everything

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Szotak Andras Totally agree!!

[@TheCOSMETICLOVER]

I'm in school and it makes me so sad to see so many obese people... Thank goodness I found this channel, I feel so good about my body now thanks to you

[@ScottHermanFitness]

John Appleseed Glad to hear it John!!

[@samturner9804]

when my older brother and I were younger, if I wanted a cookie or whatever I'd have to ask for it and we'd be limited to two or three a day maximum.we would have to ask to watch TV or use the computer. Sugary cereals like frosties and coco pops were only for weekends, we only ever had sugar free drinks (this was mostly because my mum is type 1 diabetic). we always went outside to play because we didn't have computer games. We played sports and stuff at school, we didn't have "nothing to do" just because our friends didn't reply to our facebook message because we didn't have facebook. we would go to our friends houses and ask them if they wanted to come out. I'm only 18 and I've noticed an obvious difference in the last few years, as my younger brother has got older, now 15, my parents have stopped giving as much of a crap about that sort of thing, now we can go grab a handful of cookies and a cake and sit in front of the TV for hours. My younger brother didn't have to follow the same rules as I did, he was allowed to eat what he wanted and sit playing xbox all day and thats why he is now overweight. It's about ATTITUDE, maybe my parents got lazy on the third child, I don't know. luckily my brother is becoming interested in fitness so he's getting better, but I know for sure that when I have kids I'm gonna have a few rules relating to food and activities that are going to be stuck to for as long as they live in my house. Brave topic to talk about Scott, but necessary for a lot of people, thanks :)

[@AnytimeMinutes]

this hits pretty close to home. my biological parents are relatively thin, but my approve adoptive parents just fed me whatever I wanted. I can't ever remember being under 250. high school was the worst getting close to 350. now even though I'm 272, I can't find the confidence, motivation, or self respect to do anything further.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

AnytimeMinutes Sorry to hear that man, but you can always make a change, and if you need some help, we are here for you at www.MuscularStrength.com!

[@yngdizzle3437]

straight up

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Abdu Benhamou :-D

[@macthemighty]

Was initially hesitant when I saw the title of the video thinking it would be another bashing of people out of shape.However you presented your points in a thorough and complete manner with attacking anyone.Much props to you sir

[@ScottHermanFitness]

macthemighty Yeah, I definitely didn't want to attack, that is not what I am about. Glad you took the time to watch and comment. Thanks Mac!

[@LGH27]

Love you Scott!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

+Lily H Thanks Lily! :D

[@notoriousLEMONs]

Thank You for being one of the few people to say this perfectly ! :D

[@ScottHermanFitness]

notoriousLEMON Thanks my friend. It's definitely a hard subject and I didn't want to come across as a douche. Glad you enjoyed the video. :-D

[@ResevoirGod]

Spot on. I see obese people literally everywhere. Everywhere apart from the gym that is.

[@popdropshake]

Well sometimes at the gym and when you see people who are overweight at the gym it's so great and it motivates people in and out of the gym

[@ScottHermanFitness]

popdropshake if they are in the gym they are making the change! Inspirational to see will power working!

[@gauravgandhi8549]

Hey Scott, I've seen a lot of your videos to study lifting form and technique, but the end of this one has really hit me. I hit 245lbs last year and nobody told me anything. Now that I'm below 200 everyone is telling me how good I'm looking. I think we are all personally responsible for our own health and weight. If you wait for somebody else to tell you to lose weight, you may end up waiting forever.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Gaurav Gandhi Our choices, our consequences :) Thanks for the support!

[@joniqitu]

MODERATION. I feel like people today don't know that word. Everything can be bad if you abuse it there's nothing wrong with a McDonald's once a week for your kids on a set day as a treat. My mums friend fed her kids KFC everyday!! After school because she couldn't be bothered to cook. My mum told her what she's doing is bad an unhealthy... That was the last time they spoke LOL

[@joniqitu]

Her kids are now obese by the way

[@ScottHermanFitness]

***** Might be better off not talking if they won't listen to the truth! haha

[@colinmoras2385]

Yes! Thank you for bringing this up Scott. Young children should be taught to eat healthy and guided properly since they cannot do so themselves. Force feeding them without exercise is manipulative and abusive.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

colin moras you are 100% right. Children are a product of their environment and don't know better. It isn't their fault they are obese. but they will be the ones who suffer

[@patsfan12189]

You said you used to be a quiet kid, but you seem pretty outgoing and vocal now, did you naturally change with age or have you made a conscious effort to be less quiet?

[@pizzaguy8167]

Jake H probably became more vocal when he started lifting. all the confidence probably gave him the courage to say the things that were on his mind--something that he didn't have growing up.

[@Empowerman]

+Jake H He still seems on the reserved side(not in a neg. way), to me, he just overcomes his fears, & does what he's committed/has to do, & he doesn't have an ounce of arrogance. He has great qualities. A true winner(not the way society today, defines it), in my book. He's real...no phoniness, as so many others are on social media, & life, in general! I honor him. imho (p.s. Scott, Sorry to talk about you in the third person, & answering a question directed to you, for you...seems weird, & rude. ha...Only you can authentically answer that question, Scott, but was just giving my point of view/observation.)

[@Musicmatttheonly1]

This was a fantastic video Scott. Well done on speaking out about the Global issue of obesity. Thanks for this.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

+Matthew McKee You're welcome Matthew and thanks for the support!!

[@shadmanaziz]

Preach Scott Preachh!!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Shadman Aziz You know I will!

[@enigma01x]

I agree with you. Moderation is key. I've always been underweight and I never seemed to gain weight until I enlisted in the military this year. I never saw anything wrong with my body and no one ever told me anything, but once I started working out to prepare myself for the military and started to notice changes I began to look at myself differently. Whereas I used to think everything was fine I look back at pictures of myself now and see my ribs sticking out, my eyes sunken in, etc. it works for both ends of the spectrum. Keeping your kids active and teaching them proper nutrition is good for them long term whether they are overweight or underweight like I was. I'm 6'3" and at the beginning of this year I was 140lbs and now I'm close to 185. Proper nutrition and working out using Scott's videos have made a huge difference in my life. Thanks for the help Scott and hopefully this video gets through to others!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

***** right on man and I think that the opposite side "being too skinny" especially for males gets overlooked for sure. For example, when I was younger and trying to gain muscle I would get SO ANGRY if someone said I was skinny whereas most people would LOVE to be called skinny. It's all relative to your goals. Pumped you joined the military! My best friend was a Marine, but we lost him in Iraq. :( Please be safe bro!

[@JacobKuba]

I blame those companies too because they take advantage of those parents who don't have time or the money to buy rear good food , they make their food cheap and addictive

[@JacobKuba]

***** do you know how much is organic chicken breast, organic beef , organic fruits and vegetables?

[@JacobKuba]

***** the food is not cheap and the time to cook also me I cook my food all the time because I don't have job but some people can't

[@JacobKuba]

***** Rich Piana told me to eat 12 meals a day that's what I do

[@doryfishie2]

Jacob Kuba It's a free market. If you run a business, you always seek to minimize costs and maximize profit. It's amoral. If it's raining and you refuse to use an umbrella, it's stupid to blame the sky, blame yourself for making that choice.

[@JacobKuba]

doryfishie2 that's why I hate capitalism , it's evil you don't care about people you only care about money

[@jjjennnnnna]

This video is so on point. My boyfriend and I often have discussions about how we would raise kids and this has a lot to do with it. Even today during my run at Jones Beach, I saw more obese children than healthy children struggling to walk on the sand… and walking toward the snack bar no less. It's tragic.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

jjjennnnnna yep, its really sad and something has to be done..

[@jjjennnnnna]

Parents really have to wake up. If you ask me, it's abuse and neglect to feed your child pure garbage on a consistent basis PLUS failing to take them outside and engage in physical activity. But hey, what do I know.

[@zackstrong2229]

What would you guys do if your girl left you cause you "take lifting to seriously"

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Find a new girlfriend

[@ScottHermanFitness]

You need to find someone who shares your passion bro

[@zackstrong2229]

ScottHermanFitness She use to. I dont know what happened

[@miguelscamera3338]

Scott, I want to say that you're a beauty. You're my favourite fitness guy cause you aren't arrogant, you never bash anything or anyone and you're just such a polite, super smart and well-spoken guy. I mean it man, I really do. Plus, you're a natty. Keep slayin boi

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Miguel's Camera Thanks for the support man!

[@jjjennnnnna]

P.S I really appreciate the double dose of Dragon Ball Z in this vid.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

jjjennnnnna Haha thanks :) They were both gifts from Erica :)

[@jjjennnnnna]

Love it! Would love to see her in more videos too!

[@minimert1]

You really hit the nail on the head Scott, I'm 21 and I have a 9 year old brother, I remember as a kid that sure, you had a few chubby kids at school but for the most part kids were slim and healthy and we spent all day playing football or riding bikes, now I see some of these kids my brother goes to school with and they are HUGE. And it's because they spend all day on their Xbox's and iPads. And it's because their parents allow them to do so. All things in moderation. And that goes for junk food and also for sitting in the house playing video games.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

ManectricAvenue yeah man it's horrible. My step daughter is on a dance team and I go to her recitals and I can't believe how overweight some of these girls are. I mean, dancing is TOUGH and you need to be in shape to be on a competitive team and I just can't figure out why so many are overweight when they train 2 - 3 hours a day for 3 - 4 days a week. Also, not even coming from a point of being overweight is bad.. If I was on a competitive dance team and my teammate were 20 to 30 pounds overweight I would feel like they do not take the sport seriously and were holding back the team. It just goes to show that it all comes down to what is being taught at home. No amount of physical activity will combat eating junk all day and night. Period.

[@rohateanonis4657]

I fucking knew he would tell a Walmart scenario XD

[@ScottHermanFitness]

rohate anonis lolololol you know it

[@yoshioi]

Scott, childhood obesity is a touchy subject! When I was a kid I was really really fat and I for one know it sucked more than anything. I won't go in detail about it but life didn't start until I found my school gym at 14 and just said no to the foods that will make me fat and decided I had to do it alone because my family were nowhere near interested in it. It was rough. Obesity in kids can be based on many factors and a lot of people look to hard when in reality they're the problem. All I can say is I'm sick of people pointing fingers at everything but themselves. And I'm sick of some parents letting their kids live like that. You won't fix obesity until you take responsibility for your health. Anywho, I'm glad you spoke about this and I hope this video opens some people eyes. Thank you! P.s. I see Goku doing a low key cameo!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

yoshioi Glad to hear you agree my friend! Yeah Goku was a gift Erica got me from Argentina :)

[@masoudhousseinhassan46]

As long as my kinds are shredded, they are allowed to drink Coca Cola.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Masoud Houssein Hassan haha great theory! :)

[@MrChiress]

So many fitness youtubers and this is the first time somebody uses hes voice to actually tell about the problem! Well done Scott! And if anybody will be offended over this, it does not matter, he has heard the truth! You told what everybody is thinking!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

MrChiress You got that right! Thanks!

[@JavitsArias]

I completely agree with EVERYTHING you said in this video and I really have to give you props for having the courage to talk about this. I'm sure there will be backlash from some people but that's the just the nature of these sensitive topics. Keep motivating man. You're a big reason why I'm reaching all my fitness goals.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

JavitsArias Thanks bro. Yeah I have wanted to make this video for a few months now.. Decided it was time to be myself and get my message out to the world!

[@TheGamerprod]

Thank you for this. I was 200 pounds 4 months ago and being that weight made me really unhappy. I was going to High School the next year and I decided to start doing things and eating less. This summer I have lost 30 pounds and I recently bought a bike so hopefully I can get out more. My mom always called it "Baby Fat", I knew it was wrong in the back of my mind, but still I continued eating SO MUCH. I only started thinking about my weight when My dad had talks with me, my brother started getting me out, and my friends made casual fat jokes at me, sure it hurt, but I think it really helped with my weight loss. Anyway, 20 pounds to go!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

RustyOldShoe Nice man, glad to hear that you have changed your ways! :)

[@Indasaid]

Solid video Scott. All of your points regarding parenting and the responsibility for a child's nutrition and activity levels are at the root of problem. Always has been, always will be.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

inda mitchell Yup, it's not going to change any time soon!

[@Austin_Nicholas_]

I've only seen a few of your videos, and I've been on the fence about what sets you apart from others... after watching this you have earned a subscriber and a new fan. PLEASE, continue feeding the truth and don't worry about backlash.

[@ariessgharabagi1617]

A lot of pediatricians would agree with you. Everything in moderation! I used to be really big (65 lbs overweight), but i just had to monitor the treats and prevent overeating. Nobody is forcing you to drink the soda or eat fatty and salty foods. I agree, they have no one to blame but themselves because they develop an addiction from the derived pleasure from the food. One of my favorite videos Scott keep on going!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Ariess Gharabagi You are 100% right and thanks for the support bro!

[@hardkicksHD]

I've been saying this for years. They need to start pushing for more nutrition classes in middle school. Kids need to be educated on the topic. If parents won't change, then maybe kids will realize how bad some things are if we show them what could happen and what to do. We need to work on the younger generation, as they are the ones that matter. Just my thoughts. Love your videos as usual!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

hardkicksHD Education is lacking for sure! Thanks man!

[@NicholasPuleo]

Very honest Scott! Props for putting it out there and sharing a very balanced opinion grounded in reality. Good job and keep up the great videos.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Nicholas Puleo Thanks Nicholas, appreciate the feedback and support!

[@DarkDeviations]

This had to be said. I agree 100% agree with you. This video should get posted everywhere.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Tidus McCoy Thanks Tidus! Maybe it will :)

[@shannongeary9267]

I'm a parent and I agree 100%! Thank you for this video.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Shannon Geary You are very welcome Shannon! Thanks for commenting!

[@delyew5270]

Your channel and athleanx are the best channels on youtube

[@ScottHermanFitness]

D Delyew Thanks man I appreciate that!

[@calvinenglish9972]

Scott I'm really glad you made this video, f the people who dislike it they just feel guilty and don't like there mistakes being brought to the light of day.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Calvin English Yeah as I say, people that get mad about it are mad at themselves.

[@Necrosythe2]

100% agree. I'm still working my weight down at age 20, and have been extremely overweight my whole life. I don't quite hate my parents for it, because they didn't know any better, but this is an extremely big thing that I believe in. It is so far from okay for parents to use the excuse that it's how they parent to be pretty much performing child abuse. The damage that can occur from being overweight throughout a persons life is not even countable. Right on scott.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Necrosythe2 Thanks man, people need to know this stuff!

[@Necrosythe2]

Hopefully the trend will start to reverse, need a lot of big figured like yourself getting viral with this kind of message to make a change.

[@ramiromondragon9354]

Im 14 and im 4 months into lifting and you've helped a lot! And i couldnt agree more about children being overweight

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Ramiro Mondragon Thanks man!

[@OhHaroDerp]

Totally agree with this. I played video games like it was my job when I was younger drinking soda and eating crappy. But I was still in sports year long playing two basketball leagues or basketball during track season. Even having video games younger than that my friends and I would still ride bikes, play ball, and swim everyday. My parents made it clear that I was playing some type of sport younger and as a teen I went out for high school basketball/track or I had to get a job. There wasn't an excuse to be lazy and now I'm glad I did that. It's time for parents to take authority and parent their kids to be healthy

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Ohharoderp I was the same way growing up. I could be Ocarina of Time in 8 hours because I was so damn good at video games, still am, but I also rip the gym all week and watch what I eat.

[@OhHaroDerp]

ScottHermanFitness all about balances in life

[@meliphecus]

All I have to say is thank you. I think this is amazing, because you have such a following and you're telling it like it is. I hope people take this with an open mind, and at least try to make a change. love your videos

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Ty White Thanks for the support man!

[@TheEmanExperience]

love this vid, we no longer have that point where we can say or point out bad changes and habits. The only reason I became aware of it is because of vids like this one thanks so much for this vid

[@ScottHermanFitness]

+TheEmanExperience Thanks for the support man!

[@TheEmanExperience]

+ScottHermanFitness I wanted to ask what do you think about soda these day? I know for myself I consume a lot of it growing up. Every day I drank sprite, coke, pepsi, and 7up, I realize to me it was an addiction so I gradually and ultimately stop drinking it, occasionally I'll have one once a month. Today I drink plenty of water and home made fruit juice like watermelon and papaya and cantaloupe.

[@trexbattle]

seeing kids in gym class today not being able to preform basic human function is the worst thing! One huge problem is the lack of knowlege regarding parents, so many parents are clueless about health. I am in paris right now and have yet to see an obese person, one huge reason is activity. ive been walking 15000-25000 steps daily and have been eating all the unhealthy foods, having active kids in this era would be so beninficial!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

trexbattle we felt the same way when we were there and if we saw an obese person chances are they were American.

[@destructor5675]

That opinion is literally the same as mine, I totally agree with what you said, it really annoys me when society tries to make everyone think that being unhealthy is good and that it doesnt matter especially when they idiolize models that are either on the verge of looking under-nourished or are plus sized and bigger

[@ScottHermanFitness]

destructor5675 Glad you have the same point of view. Hopefully we can make a change!

[@BMnosh]

awesome video scott, i agree with everything you said. im so thankful for my parents cooking home fed meals and actually making us play outside. soda and desserts were treats and rewards in my house not a daily snack

[@ScottHermanFitness]

BM nosh sounds just like my childhood! I couldnt agree more!