The Vegan Ironman Diet of Cro-Mags’ John Joseph

John Joseph is a very well-known figure in both the hardcore punk and vegan communities. As lead singer of legendary New York hardcore band Cro-Mags, he's used his status and platform to spread the word about the benefits of plant-based diets and PMA (positive mental attitude).
What not a lot of people know about John is that on top of being an active touring musician and author, he also competes in the Ironman triathlons. These brutal tests of endurance consist of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run. To say a lot of training and diet go into competing and finishing an Ironman would be an understatement.
We follow John as he prepares for an event in Boulder, CO to see what fuels a plant-based endurance athlete under such intense training.
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[@colindrexler3663]

Man, I watched this back in 8th grade (Sep. 2015). Since then, Ive made a full recovery form a brain tumor (Oct. 2015), went vegan and as of Sep. 2022 I am also an Ironman. Many more signed up for next year. Thank you for being such a big part of MY Ironman journey, John.

[@jt.8144]

Man I thought I was the only one going thru nostalgia. Mine was in 2016. Summer. I was sitting in at home after an all day MTB ride up in MARIN CA. Wanted to change my diet and I saw this guy on here "KZbin". Man total BadAss. and in a Punk Band as well in NYC? Super Inspirational. Now. 12/4/2022. 7 years later. MTB has all been phased out. Long Distance Running / Ultra Marathons is the new thing. Eating Clean and Doing Intermittent Fasting to stay in shape and most importantly Racing Weight. Sure saved thousands when it comes to MTB GEAR / Parts etc. Now it's just RUNNING SHOES and essential clothing. Moving Forward one step at a time. Keep Crushing it Bro.

[@Kevn-d8z]

I’m very happy to hear about your recovery, Colin! Stay healthy

[@bigboss-yv2nr]

fuck yeah dude i love that. Thanks for sharing and stay strong brother

[@aakarshchaudhary7359]

I am Indian, I was born in a vegetarian family not by choice. Vegetarianism sounds good on paper, but you suffer from low energy, low wound healing, low B12 level, low libido to save animal which kill its fellow animal within a heartbeat and not think twice, its not worth it I thought. I can take their lifeforce and use it to move living beings to a more peaceful, advanced place.

[@icantthinkofagoodname2000]

I wish you all the best!!!!!!!

[@candacesorensen8861]

I met John when he did the Ironman in Kona, I work at a vegan restaurant there and he was the coolest, most down to earth guy ever! When we started talking he talked to me like we had been friends forever. His partner and him came in everyday and after the race....what an outstanding inspiring guy!

[@caseyhofses1929]

why? did you?

[@danaleighformon_]

Pacific Prana - That's amazing! He said in this video that he wanted to make IM Hawaii and I was just thinking about if he ever got his Kona ticket. That is so cool, thanks for sharing!

[@QUESTFORCERTAINTY1]

NYHC

[@reachtrita]

Pacific Prana Cool!!

[@shiv_ring]

stepasidejesus Would you talk to her like that in real life?

[@vanityrae83]

this guy is a trip! sold angel dust in the 70s. went to prison. had some rastafarians give him a job & teach him to go vegan. then studied Hare krishna. lead singer of a heavy metal rock band. does iron man training. and is a street talking cussing new yorker. This Guy! he's a trip. more power to him.

[@jps121]

You forgot to mention he said he was shot in Ny in the 70s too! lol

[@placebo5466]

NYHC baby

[@ozyyy009]

Vanity Rae Hardcore Punk*

[@bronco24]

Those rastafarians are only the legendary Bad Brains, The grandfathers of hardcore punk!

[@dittykong9517]

he was hare krishna as a kid. 7:00

[@auroranorling]

Love that he shows that caring for your physical and mental health don’t make you any less hardcore

[@ariat3381]

Actually it makes you much more hardcore. Straight Edge plays an important role in the Hardcore community.

[@mcbrodz1663]

You can’t destroy the system if you’re destroying yourself

[@MUDBREATHER]

It's a lot easier to destroy than to withstand destruction

[@TheLYagAmi]

@@mcbrodz1663 this needs to be on a Tshirt asap

[@scottsthots6880]

This dude has had one wild life, every few minutes he tells us another insane fact about himself. Kuddos on picking him, he’s awesome

[@ramichahin2]

he does seem ''cool'' but as everyone else, he needs to seek Truth. krishna ain't gonna save his soul.

[@ctkochan22]

@@ramichahin2 He sounds like Prison Mike

[@sofi465]

@@ramichahin2 just because he doesn’t have the same religion as you doesn’t mean he’s not valid. shut the fuck up

[@RICHFRVR]

@@ramichahin2 oh fuck off

[@theokoraag4542]

@@ramichahin2 neither will God or jesus so fuck off

[@nosaiba1012]

He went through so much but he's still doing so much, good for him pat on the back such an inspiration - abusive foster home for years - drug abuse - jail - navy - living in NY hats off

[@kali3828]

potato bake "living in NY"

[@fakeplastic1826]

Lol each one worse than the last.

[@thedude5853]

just goes to show that environments you grow up in are not deterministic.

[@officialme8580]

Fake Plastic why is living in NY bad?

[@QuestionKnife]

Fake Plastic no. Your wallet dies here in this city

[@c1111]

"It takes time to make good food but it's worth it" So true. People don't realize just how beneficial it is to invest both money and time into your health

[@hk2336]

Calie theres raw food, raw till 4, paleo, so many diets out there

[@cookiegirl891]

C K facts

[@bishplis7226]

money yes, fuck time, im hungry

[@gregoryking4796]

either invest in diet, or the doctor.

[@johnathonmcdaniel751]

I take my time to smoke meat so I understand lol

[@MaDiViL696]

I first watched this video 2/3 years ago. Since then the Idea of doing an IronMan I have been growing in my head. On the last 6 months, I have been seriously training for it. Completed my first half Ironman few weeks ago. Have my full one in 9 weeks. And always come back to this video to remember myself where it all started. "Enjoy it, that's what it is. Don't take it up to prove anything to anybody expect yourself, that you can do it''

[@yhanickh4689]

I believe in you brother 🙏

[@yash2614]

Man that's awesome, I wish you all the luck for the full Ironman.

[@MaDiViL696]

Update : on the 12th of June 2022 I completed my first IronMan in 10h35:17 in Cairns - Australia (Bib 268) Swim : 1h17 Bike :5h25 Run : 3h41 Thank you John Joseph for giving me the initial spark of motivation. Thanks to you I am now an IronMan.

[@yako0000]

wow. go brother.

[@christhomson7669]

Starting my training for a 70.3 tomorrow. Best of luck to you on your quest.

[@1i73]

This guy went through hell to find his paradise in being an Ironman and vegan, hats off for him, doesn't matter what kept him going he is 50 and is a head of all of us.

[@colinsturgell683]

ЕML G yeah. Because we all know shitting 3 x a day and farting all day while eating extremely low nutrient bioavailability foods is paradise. Fuck yourself

[@andreavasile6388]

@@colinsturgell683 the farting and shitting go away after a wile. I started to eat more plant based and less animal product(but in the week i still consume 4 eggs, and some meat fish) and i had those sintoms, after one month all gone. And, a good amount of plants are more nutrient dense that you can think. Look on tubers. Legums. Nuts? Facts. You can find studies, if you have the open mind for search.

[@Pierrot110194]

@@colinsturgell683 The fuck you on about. Let him live his life, he's obviously happy with it.

[@colinsturgell683]

Peter Pepper he’s probably happy with the way his own farts smell too

[@Pierrot110194]

@@colinsturgell683 You got it!

[@harrylo8558]

Props to this guy for turning his life around in his own way. Found passion and motivation. Well done sir.

[@GrantPatN]

Yup

[@viintaget]

“Don’t let anyone put the demons of doubt in your head”- words to live by.

[@TWC12345]

I'm sitting here trying to figure out the timeline of this guy's life. Seems like he's lived about 4 lives in the space of 55 years.

[@mikebouncer3862]

It’s the only way . Get out try every thing for awhile

[@yako0000]

John has been on a few podcasts; he has quite a story. he's really gone through it. check out Rich Roll podacst #388 for starters.

[@MrFrezer22]

Read his book that's all I can say

[@parisphillips5208]

I work at the juice press where this guy comes to every day. Its always a trip when he comes in haha

[@toastycarp]

Really?!

[@soullessSiIence]

Fake

[@dan12345595]

LMFAO

[@torrecampo411]

anyone know what green sauce he puts on his veggies? 7:40

[@torrecampo411]

NizzyNizerson Yee thx bro

[@Keyrunnet]

This guy has gone through so much in life yet he is strong and happy. Really inspirational.

[@generaldom]

Munchies came through on this vid. This dude had a very multi-faceted and captivating story. Even if you're not vegan, the way he got to that place and where he came from is interesting to learn about. (I'm still never going to be able to do an Ironman though, what the fuck)

[@trblessed1020]

I totally agree. You think of people who eat healthy as hippies it real health nuts but I like the way he came about his lifestyle

[@unklecorky2181]

Posi core bullshit listen to neglect

[@thankyou999]

He may not be super rich and famous, but his everyday routine, ability to live in peace with himself and live life to the fullest is what we want to achieve at some point of life for rest of our life. He is truly an inspiration. He proves that one doesn’t need to be the best amongst all…..just be the best version of oneself.

[@Bearsef]

He’s not rich?? He bought an $8 pudding, $9 açaí thingy and a $10-$15 smoothie!

[@CP281]

Hahaha that's what I was thinking. I'm sure he is very frugal and puts most of his budget in his food.​@@Bearsef

[@BadgerBJJ]

@@CP281and his gear

[@nicholasdeleon558]

This guy is a serious inspiration. He showed us that anything is possible if you believe you can. I may not be as athletic as him but the same mentality applies. The fact that he came from a horrible childhood, drugs and prison and now he is turning his life into something amazing is very inspiring. god bless you man.

[@phriend2spin]

Guy needs his own KZbin channel.

[@energieteppich]

He has... It's called the hard truth

[@itshelpa]

17:05 After the biking segment: "Now it's just a nice little marathon." ^^ Incredible...

[@KingStix]

53 and doing Iron Man, a true beast

[@stephenowens8398]

@Caine Neal Plenty are,check out Rich Roll! Why would someone who doesnt drink or use drugs or eat unhealthy food then go and inject steroids? Makes no sense.

[@qc3227]

@Caine Neal dumb asses let shit happen real ones prevent shit from happening

[@vratislavjindrich1863]

​@Caine Neal You make no sense. Even if he was on roids(which i don't know if he is or isn't - and neither do you), he would still need the building blocks to repair the tissue broken from the excercise, plus all the energy he burns while doing so. So unless you're claiming that he is on roids + not vegan, your claim makes no sense.

[@vratislavjindrich1863]

@Caine Neal Judging stuff being good or bad for you based on how it makes you feel while doing it is not a very sound aproach. Meat gives you dopamine rush long before you manage to absorb any nutrients, that's why it makes you feel good.(and look forward to it). But so do drugs, social media, watching porn etc.. You seem to have a long way to go to any kind of wisdom my friend.

[@d33763]

Awesome looking burritos! Keep it up!!

[@punkybrewstar83]

I'm an addict- I get addicted to shit- sometimes the best thing for people like us is to get addicted to being strong, creative and trying to lead a healthy lifestyle.

[@peacenluvreggae]

punkybrewstar83 same here. Super addicting personaility but I need to direct it more into doing GOOD

[@doloresdaphne8541]

Nice

[@genaschtes]

i am a vegan myself. started when i was 19 now i am 33. but this is another level. i dont know why but he is an interesing person. he is not that kind of i-let-u-know-i-am-a-vegan. so many ppl nowadays are posting comments what they are eating now, pictures and shit. and always i am reading shit like "jum jum look at that ice (of course it is a vegan ice)" and so on.

[@gabbygmoney]

hi sorry this is kind of a late reply, im 19 soon and kinda experimenting with the whole vegan thing but my biggest issue is social events, i feel like its hard and people label you as a annoying picky eater plus being half russian, its hard visiting relatives who haven't even left their small town or use the internet and explaining to them the benefits..

[@Qwazier3]

He seems to identify as plant based. I do now too. Keeps the haters guessing. Throws them off a bit.

[@laurenbi]

gmoney for me if it’s like a home event or a pot luck, I always bring a dish I can eat. Something hearty and filling. There’s usually also a veggie dish or salad.That way you’re contributing but also providing food to yourself. Idk if that helps :)

[@djmaxamillionpdx]

Clean Green Protein shake: almond milk, banana, ice, kale, spinach, hemp protein, almond butter, coconut nectar, chia seeds... Sounds so delicious, gonna make this at home.

[@someguy2135]

Every night I drink a protein smoothie I make with frozen bananas, oatmeal, almond milk. peanut butter powder, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and cocoa powder or carob powder. Really tasty. I drink it with my WFPB vegan dinner.

[@Tapinwithben]

Chia seeds and fruit combined aren’t a good combo for digestion 😬they do taste good

[@kuroodo_]

That's fucking disgusting, especially after you said hemp LOL

[@soullessSiIence]

Sounds like food for cows.

[@mandyblankenship1883]

Despair no wonder cows are so much more muscular than humans

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

When a gangster turns into a nutritionist

[@Ohms69]

underrated comment 😂

[@FabioFerreira-fv3ed]

A nutricionist that beliaves that the coconut oil contains good fat. Coconut oil has 87g saturated fat in 100g of the product... since when saturated fat is good for you?

[@je371]

@@FabioFerreira-fv3ed How about you actually get some knowledge about what youre talking about, saves you from looking like a moron.

[@FabioFerreira-fv3ed]

@@je371 how about you search for scientific articles thats actually proves that the coconut ould isnt as much healthy as people think its is, saves tou from looking like a morron

[@je371]

@@FabioFerreira-fv3ed Im fully aware that there are some drawbacks to coconut oil, as with all saturated fats. I also know you googled it since you went from "coconut oil is shit" to "it's not as healthy as people think waaaah", also no intelligent person will read what i wrote and think im a moron so im good thanks. You on the other keep slipping like fucking bambi

[@Pyropuncher]

John Joseph is the man. His autobiography is a very inspiring read, the amount of trials and turbulence he overcame to where he is now will move you. I definitely recommend it.

[@123userthatsme]

Had a hard time finding it, for others, it's called "The Evolution of Cro-Magnon"

[@latioswarrior]

Pyro? What are you doing here?

[@lydiamcgowan9228]

6:11 “let’s really kill them cancer cells, BAM!” Lol. This guy is amazing.

[@tombryan1]

Hes fat

[@Strichtarn3]

@@tombryan1 there are a lot of fat people who are still physically fit, there is a distinction between unfit and fat or bloated.

[@pinhead42]

Tom bryan no he’s not

[@hakseuu]

@@Strichtarn3 if you're fat you're unhealthy

[@thewhat531]

Neoo only if you have a lot of fat around your organs. This guy has a very healthy body fat level.

[@sarina7179]

people get of your high horse, yes 10 dollars is a lot for me too but he has the money and all the ppl complaining about that probably have no issues spending that on alcohol, fast food like McDonald's take out, cigarette, fake nails and tan or fucking fancy ass protein shakes.

[@Xz21JDogg21zX]

your so right! spent 10 dollars at mcdees, boos, $100 weight gainer, blah blah no ones bats an eye, spend $10 on healthy whole foods, every body flips the table, terrible the way peoples mindsets are.

[@xavierortiz1294]

I've seen people comfortably spend $100 on a weekend HELL even a night of heavy drinking alone not even counting the food. Plus people think these juices are like a snack or somthing this is a meal. you're paying $10 for a full meal's worth of nutrition for a fraction of the calories and the truckload of additives other foods might have for what...2 bucks cheaper?

[@神龍黑夜]

ɷɷɷ Youuuu Wontttt Belive Guyss Howw I Losttt Fat Fasttt In Justtt 3 Weekss Withhh Thissss Weight Loss Diet Visitt : - t.co/DhwkfyqlP1

[@BM4gic2010]

I'm certain there are lots of people that think the opposite way. If you want to make a change it's time to surround yourself with new people.

[@cptKerala]

I like how you had to add descriptors to protein shakes because even you knew how stupid it would sound alone.

[@dustinbanneddotvideo2082]

What a beautiful glimpse into his life, especially where he came from, I've been down a similar path and seeing this makes me want to dive deeper into ways like this.

[@ironimpactdojo]

John Joseph is a machine! Dude's been rockin' since the 80s and looks better than ever!

[@EchoBR7]

4:00 I'm brazilian and I loved when he pronnunced Açai. Just saying. Kudos, John!

[@royh2618]

what is the proper pronunciation? I dont say the word, i just point at it. LOL

[@TheKorfish]

Worked in a farmer's market and the health nuts taught me how to pronounce it. I thought it was probounced A kai lol.

[@AB-hi7jr]

haha just commented the same thing! he didnt say "akai" or "assái"

[@henrikkrusty1091]

super food AÇAÍ

[@UncommonSituations]

This seems like an improv character from Michael of The Office.

[@xxximaledgexxx]

UncommonSituations hahah yeah I can't unsee it now. Like when Michael was an ex-convict. A hare irish-news vegan. Fair play to him though if he's happy

[@newthrash1221]

UncommonSituations Prison mike

[@theforestgardener4011]

Wow I thought the same thing!

[@dawnfoster5666]

@@Σατανας666 yes

[@hicksonff3459]

Date Mike, nice to meet me..

[@AlexisDaddy05]

After hearing all this dude's been through, I gotta admit I got a little teary eyed when he got his medal. Congrats John!

[@streetdreamz210]

This inspired the shit out of me one day I will complete an iron man and I just went plant based. thank you

[@sharkin_larkin1276]

B A no you won’t

[@JAMbandful]

Nah you will but you gotta start trying marathons

[@c0gimyun]

love this guy- need more vegans like him spreading the word

[@josephineblattney1885]

I bet you want him to fart in your face.

[@hi-nw7qy]

By spreading the word in a sensible way, or just spreading it more?

[@jmsmith1767]

ALSO I love that John has been a singer in a legendary hardcore band from the original NYHC scene for thirty years and he performs in gym shorts and running shoes. No bullshit AT ALL with John Joseph, no costume, no horse shit just a real dude.

[@daniiidetails6791]

I need this guy daily in a morning podcast to pump me up

[@theworkethic]

Find inspiration in yourself

[@BuffaloNickel9]

Podcast? Nah, i need him in person! not no stinking podcast

[@BonIvermectin]

I always make this cashew/pea/turmeric rice now. So effing good.

[@bstmeg5237]

Sounds dumb

[@povnayeli]

Unit Coordinator I’m gonna make it. Looks good and healthy

[@joel198d]

Is this recipe for the veggies and sauce on the book he mentioned?

[@duhJUICEmang]

@@bstmeg5237 especially since cashews destroy your gut.. and peas arent so great either

[@Van-yo2xr]

Jahric anti-nutrients aren’t an issue when you are already consuming excess. The only reported risk of peas is that starch can be fattening. This isn’t an actual health risk

[@rnvano1928]

Im not familiar with the Krishna Faith, but I appreciated the pre-meal dedication to his spiritual leader. Theres a deep connection, evident in his gratitude - a testimony to his tumultuous journey in life. Good for him!✌😁👍

[@ritwikmitra6335]

it's a white washed ciltish version of hunduism that spread in the US in the 60s and 70s. It's a lot of bullshit.

[@noname-pk1hd]

can you guys do a vegan segment. maybe 10-15 videos of people and their vegan diets and lifestyles?

[@kim8667]

check out channels like high carb hannah, thought for food tv, the vegan couple. they have a lot of good information! :)

[@retrotaco6668]

I second this!

[@sabrinacunha8583]

Dude yesss

[@Blurggg]

Some more great vegan youtubers to check out: John Venus, Brian Turner, Edgy Veg, Ellen Fisher, Happy Healthy Vegan, Joey Carbstrong, Leo Venas, Lilykoi Hawaii, Mic the Vegan, Liv B, Rawvana, Sarah's Vegan Kitchen, BOSH, Lauren Toyota/Hot for Food

[@jasonbourney3869]

@@kim8667 the vegan couple is a cancer

[@Emmy4ShortStack]

I wouldn’t even say anything to my mother if I started dating him, he’s just that kind of guy you can’t explain, you just gotta meet him and have a chat. What a bloke. 👏🏼

[@stopusinaar]

Those burritos look fucking unbelievable

[@emobuddha]

Right! I ain't vegan but I'm about to make those they look good!

[@fireflynone778]

wоrkеd for mе! I wоrkеd just like I thоught it would. It was еasу еnоugh аnd I just wаnt othеrs tо knоw whеn sоmеthing wоrks. Chесk out it оn this blоg twitter.com/d98aca65bff1e44c1/status/788632172043366400 FUЕL Тhе Veеgаn Irоnman Diеt оf Cro Маgsâ Jоhn Jоsерh

[@VeganKolache]

haha. These comments are funny because 7 - 8 years ago, those would be considered to be fire for sure. Now look how many options we have today, though. It's insane how things have progressed so quickly. =)

[@DJRanoia]

Best one yet, like the story.. going to try that lifestyle

[@leftcoast3736]

won't regret it ... actually you will ( at first ), long term you won't. good luck

[@kiboshkooks]

wouldn't recommend ....

[@gayeonko3932]

Good luck!

[@MrYakkforgottenpass]

+DJ Ranoia check out bananagirl and durianrider on YT!

[@MrYakkforgottenpass]

Phish N' Chimps do the research, veganism is no hokus pokus abracadabra. It is pure science so please accept it at least. Palafury I agree with you in every aspect. Veganism is the way to go.

[@jkxss]

$10 for a smoothie in NYC? Dang.

[@jamesmorris911]

Thats cheap too

[@QuestionKnife]

James Morris no it isn’t lol

[@MMAReignsSupreme]

You’re paying for the convenience that’s all. That’s a $6 - $7 shake at most

[@shuarma0]

just remember that we make double the money over here too

[@Dr.Kananga]

then they wonder why fast food lines never end.

[@npche9865]

I could watch and listen to this fella all day. Very inspiring and interesting to hear a different perspective on things.

[@Lorkin32]

What an absolute rolemodel. Amazing person!

[@steveperry7799]

GO VEGAN

[@iRTehSecks]

Dude talks about selling PCP and getting shot then going to prison.. But hes vegan, so hes a role model.. Jesus fucking christ...

[@Lorkin32]

@iRTehSecks everyone loves a redemtion story

[@SeeYa-r5x]

Did you watch the rest of it? He completely turned his life around. I suspect that you are being willfully obtuse.

[@justbornvegan5074]

I love this guy. He kicks ass! Inspiring as HELL

[@jonathanli4042]

Just Born Vegan What

[@1flatabs]

So badass! Such an inspirational guy, indeed. Love the Bad Brains and Cro-Mags too.

[@AB-hi7jr]

as a brazilian I must say, his pronunciation of "Acai" is really good!

[@zirrnorseman8068]

I've been saying "Uh-kye" this whole time 😂

[@jesseSk8eight]

This video changed my life and set the trajectory of my fitness journey which has become marathons and triathlons. Thank you!! I am forever grateful for finding endurance races and sobriety. I owe much of my interest in health to this here video!!

[@ebg3624]

I run 1.5 miles a day and feel winded......holy moly these are some amazing endurance athletes I can’t even imagine

[@yourview8159]

Same, and im still in my 20s 🤔

[@jeanniemaycrawford4466]

Start on a treadmill on a low speed for short intervals then daily increase the speed and duration. Also do stretches and a light snack before running.

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

Tigol is on the right track but also check your iron levels and such...........

[@xoxoegxoxo217]

I love this video so much, seriously inspiring and fascinating

[@liangchristina7919]

same here

[@MakarePtah]

Wow, he's so inspirational. All he went through will now inspire others to let nothing get in their way. Great attitude and way to live. Thank you for the upload.

[@rm5238]

My favorite Munchies episode so far! This guy is an absolute beast, so talented, inspiring and all in all great human. Bless this dude 🙏! Thank you for bringing this story to us.

[@eliseerickson5994]

Anyone saying he needs his own cooking show: he has one. "HARD TRUTH with John Joseph"

[@MeJustAimy]

Elise Erickson Thanks! subscribed to this now

[@fray2910]

Thanks

[@jaakebraake]

His bluntness is refreshing, I really want to meet this guy

[@Valkonnen]

You can meet him and thousands just like him...Move to NYC.

[@jennavandermerwe8307]

Mad respect for him. He still honors his old spiritual teacher at mealtime. Would love to sit down with him and hear him talk about life and philosophy. #plantbasedbuddies ^.^

[@mehnsaikchan]

Happiness is the joy you feel moving towards your potential.. i think this man seems quite happy, and i want nothing but for him and you reading this to have a happy day, month, year and life! take care :)

[@derfer007]

Every time I train for a marathon, I always watch this. Everything he says is spot on. Mind over matter. Training for my 6th marathon!

[@xirishluck7]

He needs his own show. Such an interesting story!

[@Tzipporah36]

xirishluck7 I thought so too! @viceland

[@Shin8bi]

I really like this dude, he's vegan, he's spiritual and he's a normal human being for once. Badass! 🤟🏿

[@anacazares7077]

He needs a movie written about his life

[@royboy1984]

Starring John Joesph.

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

@@royboy1984 only man for the job

[@SEALCOATINGISLIFE]

He’s definitely an inspiration. He looks great for his age too. ✅

[@christhehaitian]

His bike ride (on Woodhaven blvd.), is probably one of the sketchiest places to go full speed...bunch of blind corners, buses and high speed car flow - John living!

[@tylerdemmerle9816]

Only real new Yorkers understand that

[@brittanyjohnson2652]

First time I rode a bike in NYC was on woodhaven Blvd. I was scared as shit the whole time too 😂😂

[@sj24-]

Dude 53 and look like he's in his 30's. Shout out to them Rastafaris.

[@exratic5908]

They got something figured out that's for sure

[@YusuphYT]

shame most vegans ruin their health from strict diets, give vegans a bad name. can only respect this guy tho, he’s definitely doing something right

[@exratic5908]

Same I hate that. I’m vegan and It pisses me off when shit like “parents starve vegan baby” or “Vegan girl dies from malnutrition.” It’s not because they’re vegan it’s because that they’re not getting enough carbs and fats. They’re just eating lettuce. You need roots and legumes and fruit to survive, but people go into veganism without any prior knowledge and they get sick.

[@tinselthedeadkingsrfl3404]

Shout out to the justin beiber haircut

[@nbokomwana9220]

Rastafari man!

[@godkingh3441]

no an ironman means you cannot trade players or buy things from the grand exchange

[@kekethebasedcat]

Lmfao

[@solointheburbs]

Gave me the motivation to continue to be vegan. It is possible to be a successful athlete while maintaining a vegan lifestyle. Yes.

[@BryanCasella]

Love this. went Vegan 2 years ago, will never go back.

[@MrChinbaca]

@Bryan Casella fuck you bryan..

[@astonishedhoplite2510]

@@MrChinbaca touche

[@astonishedhoplite2510]

@@BC-tn5ss touche

[@chris_is_chrissed5490]

S~Money2 ... right in your ass : : big gayyy

[@stage4423]

@@BC-tn5ss lmao

[@sugarpeas45]

This video kinda helped convince me to go vegan. Within a few days, I had more energy, and my bones hurt less. Everyone should at least try going vegan or enjoy more vegan meals.

[@jhjh151]

+snap peas Nice job m8. I recommend subscribing to Cory McCarthy, and for recipes subscribe to The Vegan Corner. They really helped me transition.

[@RC-qg6un]

+snap peas Keep at it man, it rules! :)

[@sugarpeas45]

About two months in. Cooking is now my hobby I guess

[@sugarpeas45]

+Balsac Teabaghar Dear God. Someone get this man a steak and whiskey ASAP

[@jacobtb1]

+snap peas were there any negative effects in energy, cognition or muscle loss or anything?

[@marinmarinov1020]

I was about to write a hate comment but then I saw the offering and I change my mind. I had a shitty childhood too. I respect that you found something positive to guide you through the life. It's not easy. I hope you completed more then one Iran Man since the video was published.

[@r4ndy1m14]

after watching this I think I'm going to cut down my meat intake and concentrate on eating alot more vegetables

[@Yostuba]

+Nick Baddeley eggs dairy fatty fish other than tuna and lentils nothing is better

[@FinallyJai]

+Nick Baddeley Although his outlook was very positive, what he said about meat is not entirely true, there is a reason the best athletes in the world are still eating diets with good amounts of meat, if what he said about meat was true, this would not be the case.

[@wcbarchives]

+Jai Lambrou Athletes who still eat meat are at the top of their sport because of genetics and drugs, not because they eat meat. The only difference between a healthy diet that includes meat and a healthy plant-based diet is dietary cholesterol. So unless dietary cholesterol is the secret to athletic success, meat is irrelevant to performance.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

+Nick Baddeley I love meat but I also love vegetables.

[@FinallyJai]

Danny Horgan Hahaha what? they have sport scientist and nutritionists helping them with their diet, if eating little meat was so beneficial, they'd be doing so. And what makes you think they do drugs you mong? haha

[@anindyayamdagni]

my jaw dropped open I can't believe it, what's happening! and here I am (Indian) trying to mimic Western food habits

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

Mimic western high meat/dairy diets and you end up having their main killers - heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer. Just look at the current physique of Indians. 90% are fat due to high consumption of McDonald's, KFC, Dominos, and myriad biryani places. Go vegan, Be healthy.

[@carlosparra8976]

Im not a vegan but dont consume mcdonalds, KFC, DOminos etc. I do have a diet heavy on fruits and vegetables. Chicken and fish is the protein I eat. My whole family just spend the last 2 weeks with the flu, i didnt even get sick. You cant be healthy and follow western food habits, thats for sure, but you can be healthy and not be a vegan.

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

Carlos Parra unfortunately we Indians don't even get enough time to work out or even go on a walk due to our hectic work schedules and traffic. Adding to that sports and physical activity are not given any importance in our education system leading to very unhealthy lifestyles. And the curries that go with the meats have a lot of oil which anyone can say is not healthy. Not to forget the hormones and bad food that's fed to the chicks and fish to make them grow big soon. Eating vegan is the best way to maintain health. And I've been on both sides of this. Was a heavy meat eater and now a vegan and can definitely say I feel much better and healthier on a vegan lifestyle. And of course the cause for animal well being trumps any of this.

[@carlosparra8976]

good for you man that you could break bad habits even if your environment is still stuck in them. I myself said good bye to red meats and dairy but still consume fish and chicken and eggs. Lots of raw food, fruits and natural juices, almonds and peanuts, a lot of green tea and little refined sugar. Also lots of physical activity. Im not a vegan but like I said, I have an overall great health without entirely giving up animal protein.

[@blakeh8935]

+Pradhyumna Gupta Please don't be the degenerate fuck talking about how superior you are because you're vegan

[@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189]

I love this guy and not just cos he's veegs. So much personality and so straight up honest and just living his own life.

[@gerarddelprete4104]

I've known John for years. Every single story he has ever shared always leaves anyone saying "Is he full of sh*t?"I assure you, he is not.

[@usernotfound904]

Gerard Del Prete you’re the Gerard who’s wife he was talking about fucking on Joe Rogans Podcast!? 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️😂😂

[@hannahmitchell87]

@@usernotfound904 😳

[@RuthK218]

How refreshing to see someone living this lifestyle, vegan fo lifeeeee

[@RuthK218]

Also clif bars are life

[@sophielovesseezar]

Me too, especially like to see vegan athletes seen as most people think you need meat to be healthy.

[@cosworthTV]

Unhealthy lifestyle

[@WaariGaming]

+cosworth itsworth unhealthy in what way?

[@RuthK218]

+MrHRY he doesn't look bloated, look up the china study, starch solution and hclf (high carb low fat) on KZbin and online, the countries obsessed with low carb diets aka the uk and USA etc are the most obese, look at Asian countries where the majority of their nutrients in their diets come from plant based meals with abundances of rice, noodles, potatoes, lentils, beans and they are a lot leaner and healthier than us in general

[@enolaholmes3309]

What a nice guy. Really inspirational story he has! And those burritos looked amazing. His healthy lifestyle does look really expensive though. All those fresh organic veggies, in the middle of NYC...must cost a fortune. But hey, he looks fit as hell!

[@thedude5853]

everything is expensive in NYC, but most of the rest of the country can offer pretty affordable veggies and stuff. the extra nickels and dimes you throw at clean food now are going to go a long way in preventing the 20-50k dollar medical bills from poor maintenance down the road.

[@williamzhang8972]

This guy is nothing but a walking ball of inspiration man!

[@stephensugay7964]

Seeing him finish the race gave me the chills. That feeling of finishing has got to be an amazing feeling.

[@TravelsWithJerry]

The dude looks really good for fifty

[@benzun9600]

Not really

[@ruzzlickjrmma2192]

Ben Zun You said not really because you know it’s true. If you believe he is not better than average than you’re delusional. Just saying.

[@rivermoore6179]

Ben Zun most 50-year-olds these days have white hair and or are balding and are on the brink of death. This guys does freaking iron mans .

[@roberta6363]

Ben Zun ya he looks pretty rough and old and abused but has clearly been training hard. Like a young seventy.

[@todaysrealhealth8153]

Through all my research world wide i found out most top athletes, especially the ones who continue through injuries and into age are Vegan, Raw vegan or even Fruitarian. This man is amazing. He actually shares his secrets!!! Thumbs up. Veganism is not a secret anymore. Plus he's saving the animals and the planet. He's inspired so many into a vegan lifestyle. Now he needs to start a vegan only dating site. Keeping it cheap and accessible for all vegans to blog and share tips.

[@miker7920]

Most of the things he says is plain bullshit, vegans tend to focus way more on their food intake resulting into a more balanced diet and live a generally healthier lifestyle e.g. exercise often, walk or ride a bike more often than taking a car.

[@ddt0889]

No top athletes are vegan. That is a false statement on your part.

[@xTheOxx]

Someone needs to organize an Iron Man with an added 12-round boxing match after the marathon.

[@austinalec123]

Stupid

[@TheUnholyPosole]

+xTheOxx Hi, I'm Jew Rosenburg from Hollywood. Thanks for the idea, guy.

[@GrandMaMaYT]

nice one president snow

[@robertfrench7596]

+TheUnholyPosole fuck you anti-Semite piece of shit

[@TheUnholyPosole]

Robert French I'm not an anti-semite. It's a joke on the obvious. Besides, I dislike all religions. (god damn History books)

[@jameshanson9099]

yo this dude is dope i love being inspired by real people that have gone through some real shit keep up the good work

[@Gride9782781]

My favorite part of this hole video is @4:58 when the dude walks out without holding the door. Everyone knows what's going through his head

[@JohnVC]

7thxletter Haha, he was probably violating probation or something the way he was hiding from the camera.

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

Hahaha same! I’d be pissed.

[@emilybalcerak7861]

Saw the Cro-Mags back in 2014. This guy is seriously so inspirational in so many ways.

[@eddyspagetti9899]

if Harley wasn't playing, then it wasn't the Cro-Mags

[@coqudocu]

This was such a episode. His approach was so genuine. I really appreciated his honesty and grit with all of it. Environment and Soul, he pay respect and gives a lot of care to each of those. Get it boy!

[@smplata5]

I love watching this video every 6-12months. Brings me joy and revitalizes my motivation

[@hippoher0]

Is that prison mike 🧐

[@greenelephant6539]

I'm dying!!!

[@junaidmohammad5664]

LMAO BRUH

[@cachetona4794]

Mom Im fuckinh speechless

[@911dannys]

ya got a good life! i was waiting for it

[@Machaivelli]

Hahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahahhah

[@melstar78]

Big Up John for acknowledging the Bad Brains influence/Ital diet. I'm gonna do more research on Ital to incorp into my diet. Nice video, thx!!

[@Veganskaboom]

vegan 4 life , john Joseph been through alot of bad shit similar to my life a real dude I look up to .

[@jasonspence4749]

Very inspiring, you are a machine . Sending Positive vibes your way , I am finally awake and now on day 9 of Vegan Lifestyle and loving it !

[@ericsmellers2170]

Thanks John for the inspiration and the tips. I am doing my first Grandfondo this summer a 210km bike ride in France with everything I've learn now. I just hope to finish in a good time and in one pice. grtz Eric

[@ezekielsprophecy3203]

That burrito looked sooooo good

[@Abd-xg3oe]

Au Chanel. Fantastique! banter

[@pjh2331]

Au Chanel. Fantastique! Haha you beat me on the comment by 11 whole months! I honestly feel like I need to try this guy's burrito

[@01dirtydirk]

Fuck yeah it did!

[@StonySoprano420]

no way that shit looked gross af but more power to him. i dont have that discipline

[@woolfulrebellion]

Thats literally what i thought about tge entire video

[@josesalcido3355]

This is seriously amazing !! This just goes to show you can't judge someone for their appearance or past.

[@andrewp1075]

I had heard of the Cro-mags years ago, but it's only recently I understood what John Joseph's message is....PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) This guy is a true inspiration, he keeps it real but at the same time keeps it positive which speaks to me.....some people who talk positivity appear to block out any awareness of the negative which to me makes them seem phoney or deranged.

[@RumblerGaming]

10 fucking dollars for a smoothie

[@DiGraziaTony]

SERIOUSLY FUCK THAT

[@SpiritualAthiest]

New York bro. Shit is expensive there.

[@PotionsMaster007]

Lol that's normal in Australia too. All food is really expensive, even fast food lol.

[@dkdkkdmdm]

somebody fucking said it

[@Polandsyndromebodybuilding]

half a smoothie,seen size of the cup.

[@zakimtshali8105]

This is the first time I’ve seen broccoli and craved it

[@BalboaBaggins]

What kind of broccoli did your mother gave you then?

[@jeanniemaycrawford4466]

@@BalboaBaggins most likely boiled

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

@@BalboaBaggins boiled

[@Krissy19986]

Someone give this guy his own show! This was awesome. Love a down to earth fellow Veg Brooklynite!

[@thegaytree5818]

GirlCalledKris2 he has a cooking show called hard truth; it’s on KZbin!

[@gsimmo99]

Can’t get enough of this guy! Please do another video with him!

[@scottyg5403]

I gotta respect this guys dedication! I think I'm going to buy his book and try some recipes! Great video! Not a big punk fan but dig the energy l

[@musicisbrilliant]

Dude knew the Bad Brains! That explains where his toughness comes from. :) Keep it up John, this is hugely inspiring.

[@rbdriftin]

What a dude. Very inspiring.

[@IchFremder]

Kudos! Watching this video on a regular basis. This time I am going run a half marathon (20.6 km) on august 14, 2021! Can’t wait to run through the finish line and have my own trip 😁