THIS Is Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Progress

[@JumpRopeDudes]

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[@SufferersKeepOnJammin]

This is so true!! I kept fit in my 20s (in the Merchant Navy) with a rope and a pair of dumbells. Slobbed out in my 30s but got superfit for my 40th birthday (running and dumbbells). I'm getting fit again at 59 and it is all about FUNCTIONALITY. No scales, no measuring tapes. My goals are to be able exert myself for 30 minutes (and recover with dignity), to have good balance and no chronic aches and pains. I can't say that I enjoy working out. While I'm working out, I remember Muhammad Ali saying "Winning is easy, all I have to do is suffer." I definitely feel "SUPERIOR" (inside) from completing or exceeding a planned workout. And I'm not going to undermine my suffering by eating crap.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

well said! What a great quote by ali, thanks for sharing. you got this!

[@brianhunt1518]

You are absolute. And it all makes sense every thing you are saying.

[@thefamilycoach953]

56yo here and about to start clawing back to fitness, aches and pains and joints deserve great ligaments and muscles to support and rebuild. Loved yr comment, gratitudes. Peace.

[@SufferersKeepOnJammin]

@@thefamilycoach953 best wishes on your journey. consistency is the key! Conquer your inner wimp! Sore muscles mean progress! And some sore joints can be 'worked' stronger. I developed a sore left ankle a couple months in. I stopped and stretched for a week but it didn't go away. I resumed skipping and it's still sore sometimes during the day but I jump on it for up to 40 minutes.

[@ryananderson2207]

I got severe PTSD from working in a prison for 22 years. Depression and anxiety are part of it. I am obsessed with exercise and that is how I treat the condition. Weights , cardio and some boxing. Lately I’ve been following you guys and have been skipping again. Really enjoying it and it’s coming back quickly. Exercise is the key to everything. Really pumped about the skipping and am gonna keep going with it.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Glad to hear it, keep skipping 👊🏼

[@TracyVNguyen]

Hi Dan, pls do a video on depression. Excited for it. Thanks for the promo code--

[@JumpRopeDudes]

I'll discuss it in an upcoming vid, thanks for the feedback

[@sheil821]

Hi Dan…this video was tough to listen to because everything you said is so TRUE! I was ‘PSYCHO’ in my 20’s.. played a lot of sports and did a lot of long distance running. I was then diagnosed with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) when I was 24 years old. It changed everything. I had to stop running as a result of the impact on my joints. I became so depressed…gained weight and just felt like what’s the point of living if I can’t do the things I used to. It took me many years with the help of chronic medication etc to manage my autoimmune condition. During the pandemic I discovered your channel and started jumping rope with the Crossrope. It changed my life. Low impact on the joints, challenging and super fun. I still struggle with depression and then I emotional eat. Please share your story about depression and anxiety…and how you overcame it. Thank you so much for inspiring me!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks for sharing 🙏🏽 I will talk more about it soon. thanks for the support

[@darioxbrow9223]

Hey man sorry to hear that Did you ever find out what caused that disease?

[@pachecoink]

Yes please talk about the depression .

[@JumpRopeDudes]

stay tuned

[@JUDASESCALANTE]

Hi Dan, Thanks for the inspiration, and I think everything is based on your first point. I actually have struggled all my life with my weight, at 18 I got in a really strict diet, no carbs no fats and I was able to get to my "ideal weight" in like 3-4 months, but I that was not maintainable for the same reason, I had no goal!!! So I got back to 200+ lbs and keep losing and getting +-20 pounds every other year. But now 7 months ago my wife got diagnosed with MS, and that was the turning point, ever since we are having a way more healthy lifestyle, and weight + keep moving is one of the key points there and now I have lost 50+ lbs and my wife 40+, and it really is because we do have a focus now. You been an inspiration for me and. I'm getting attached to jump rope as one of my favorite routines. Thanks dude!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

That's amazing, i'm glad you found your 'why' that made it all worth it! keep doing the thing

[@gvalk4771]

This dude is just talkink facts always never missing

[@JumpRopeDudes]

appreciate that 🙏🏽

[@Texy4u]

67 and sabotaging myself out fear. Thank you for this video. There are no easy solutions.

[@SlowlyLazily]

I am absolutely sabotaging my health because of my depression, I would love to hear from you about it. Love the videos, man.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

will do

[@rubyfauvelle292]

Amazing. Thanks for all your encouragements and keeping it REAL!!!! Blessing

[@JumpRopeDudes]

You are so welcome

[@jaekwellin7324]

I think everything you’re saying is valid. I’ve personally done or experienced many of the things you’ve mentioned. I think my favorite part of this video is when you said “Stop being a garbage can.” 😂 Like I felt that. I’ve literally been trash by choice for over 20years; I have a health condition that’s kind of out of my control but the excessive drinking and terrible eating were all my choices. Now I’m in my mid thirties, barely able to stand and as much as I dislike this version of myself, I’m working on becoming better. I’m two weeks into my wellness lifestyle and I’m staying silent about my goals for the shock factor. I’ve started and fell off so many times but my reason for starting never rang true for me all of those times before; so it was easy to get distracted and stop. Now I have a reason I’m passionate about so it’s been easier to say no to my old way of living and thinking. I know wellness/fitness is going to be something I have to focus on and work at daily. I didn’t get to this place overnight so there’s no way I’m going to lose the weight overnight. Anyway, sorry for the novel. I really liked this video because I feel like a broad audience can relate to it. Like you and I are on opposite sides of the fitness spectrum but I think what you said is honest and helpful, even if you’re calling it a rant. And depression is real and it really sucks. If you did a video about it, I’d tune in for sure. 😊

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks for sharing your struggles and i'm glad this video resonated with you. you said it best, you didn't get here overnight so it's not going to be a quick fix. you're well on your way because you're taking accountability and action towards being better! I hope you're so proud of yourself, keep going! you got this 💪🏻

[@TheEtoneKapone]

Too real man, couple of these stung really bad lol. But it's a good thing glad to see you subtly calling all of us out lol.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Glad it resonated 🙏🏽 we all need to get called out sometimes lol

[@marlonramanan9112]

Hey. I live in Trinidad and Tobago, and all that you say is applicable. Thanks for the talk. You're an inspiration!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@Brett.Hatfield]

Feel you on the jumping rope bc it’s Fun. I go about two hours a day. Sometimes more. Sometimes less.

[@carolebrb8469]

Sometines it's good to hear it by someone else . Thanks for the inspiration/motivation.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

welcome

[@aglassblowerscompanion]

This is exactly what I needed to hear Dan!!! Thanks for posting this and being transparent. Keep ranting!! Love ya Dan!!!! Time to do the damn THING! - Jason

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Glad it resonated. go do the damn thing!

[@loadiam]

Repetitiveness is good... I have been doing the JRD Jump Rope + Dumbbell 90-Day program and the five day a week workouts are life changing. Sure it is repetitive and boring from time to time, but with some good music in the background it gets better. Training just a few times a week was just not cutting it, ever since I started the repetitive constancy of your program, pushing myself on the Crossope app and adding weekend walks I feel like I have a whole new lease on life.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

glad to hear it. repetitiveness is good!

[@dariusstarks3206]

Dope video!! 💪🏾

[@JumpRopeDudes]

🙏🏽

[@gemcutterstudios]

Man!! Most definitely one of my favorite videos from yall! 🙏 On point! 💎

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks

[@elyelynue1713]

Love to hear your story with depression

[@JumpRopeDudes]

coming soon and thank you 🙏🏽

[@saifulenam2738]

I agree with u bro. Keep making this type of video. This works for me to find my mistakes

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Thanks, will do!

[@faim4251]

Great motivation. I needed to hear this. Thanks brother

[@JumpRopeDudes]

glad to hear it. your'e welcome

[@zvonimirkomar2309]

Dan, respect. Your videos are meaningful, not fluff, and that's a huge rarity in todays' youtube. Cheers. I enjoy your stuff.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks, that really means a lot 🙏🏽

[@jasonthompson6267]

Yea Dan. Video on depression / anxiety would be great. I suffered a lot. Jump rope and exercise helps the most.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

I will talk about it soon. I agree, exercise is therapy

[@danielanava1922]

Please make a video about depression, people take for granted when you see someone on youtube who apparently is happy but we don't know if that person is struggling with any problem like depression. I really appreciate you share more about your healing process.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks and i will talk about it soon. you're right sometimes people assume youtubers have these happy perfect lives and its far from it

[@luissilva3247]

You continue to inspire me, not just with weight loss but also mentally! Down 20 lbs 💪🏾

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Hell yeah! can't stop won't stop 💪🏻😤

[@michaeljordan7732]

Preach Dan!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

🙏🏽

[@rickyking1790]

Great video! Opened my eyes

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidchung3923]

I would like to see more videos about dealing with anxiety and depression, if it is not too difficult for you to do. Hearing you mention that you struggle with it makes you more relatable (as someone who also deals with these issues myself)

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks, I appreciate that.

[@hi.biancarusso]

yes please continue to tell me what i am thinking

[@JumpRopeDudes]

🤣

[@angelicavasquez9271]

❤ keep this vids coming 💪🏻

[@JumpRopeDudes]

will do 💪🏻

[@DollyNojoko]

Yes please

[@bethrossignol9746]

Great video!!! So real!!!!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

appreciate that 🙏🏽

[@ibelieveinstar]

Told it like it is. Dan, you did good. I think this is the point where your content started to open people's eyes.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thank so much

[@Joe_De_Luca]

G’day Dan, another great vid. Lots of truth and golden nuggets to take away. I personally would love to see a JRD vid about mental health. Perhaps a collaborative vid with the other JRD . Stay consistent and #dothething 👍

[@darioxbrow9223]

Hey man how long did it take to get them all the way to Australia?

[@Joe_De_Luca]

@@darioxbrow9223 sorry mate, not sure what you are asking?

[@darioxbrow9223]

@@Joe_De_Luca the jump ropes lol In one comment you said you got the amp I think, didn't ya?

[@Joe_De_Luca]

@@darioxbrow9223 😄Yeah, I got the JRD VII handles and it took about a week. Not long at all. 👍

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks, will do.

[@edilmav.m2498]

Yeah, please. I have anxiety and depressed and im 100% sure that is my sabotage into loose weight, and I really came here to your video wanting a slap on my face, because I know you talk onky facts. I dont like gyms but I danced in past to have ny bidy in shape, I want jump rope because im sure i can do that. Love your content and love your voice too 😅

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thanks. I've been there and its rough. just do something even if its super small when you're in a funk. you got this!

[@edilmav.m2498]

@@JumpRopeDudes Thank you so much. I'm too tired about it, and also I can't with these people talking about emotional or where I get this from, I don't want to know where it came, I just want to fix it. People say -oh, it's just a moment it will pass" but life is going and isn't waiting for it passes. It's good to hear from someone that knows about it and understand it. Thank you, from my heart.

[@viowilvilla1060]

This is just so timely. I started my weight loss journey last January 20 and i lost about 7lbs already... Yeah i think you're right and I will not sabotage my weight loss..

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Right on time, glad it resonated with ya

[@Endeavorsoffuture]

Thank you dan ❤# do the thing #

[@JumpRopeDudes]

yup!

[@Nattypants1985]

I already posted a comment about this a few weeks ago, but I had a heart issue at the end of January. I had a stress test done on Valentine's Day, and the results showed my heart is healthy enough to get back to jumping rope. I'm so excited!! I'll be picking up my ropes again on Monday. I'm so excited and thankful for a good outcome with my issues, and I just want to say THANK YOU for your work on Jump Rope Dudes. I ran across one of your videos one day in mid November last year, and that's all it took. I have been searching for years for something I could do to get cardio in without having to run around my neighborhood (I'm small and easy to kidnap). I hate going to the gym. I wanted something that I could just wake up and do. Something I could take with me anywhere. You introduced me to this, and for that, Dan, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Can't wait to do the thing!!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

that means the world to me, thank you for your kind words. glad you're cleared to start skipping again now let's do the thing! 💪🏻⚡️⚡️

[@jkelly1701]

wow great video Wake up time for all of us. I try everyday day but i need to try harder.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏽

[@nickcoleman4702]

YES PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON ANXIETY DEPRESSION. AND IF YOU TOOK A MEDICINE FOR IT AND IF YOU GAINED WEIGHT ON IT

[@JumpRopeDudes]

coming soon

[@GT-jr1nj]

Just do it !

[@JumpRopeDudes]

do the thing ⚡

[@aKEPsoul]

I think a video about the benefits of being social and how it influences a better mind state to increase the likelihood of getting it done would be a good watch. As a fat dude currently going through it, getting out of the house has been the best thing for me. Also, any tips on how to lose leg mass? Spent years lifting and I don't want to be strong (to that level) anymore.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

great suggestion. to lose leg mass you'll have to skip resistance training and focus on cardio, skipping and lots of walking should be good.

[@aKEPsoul]

@@JumpRopeDudes that’s a ton. Love the channel

[@aKEPsoul]

Thanks *

[@michatyburczy9112]

Dan next great speech. For sure you are in my Church. I found few points which belongs to me. Please make something about depression which i had last year.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

I will talk about it soon, thanks for your support 🙏🏽

[@thefamilycoach953]

Great vid, love a good constructive rant 'cos it's real person and good energy (If it's constructive content). Don't want to Debbie Downer but Yes to more re: mental health somehow. You know it's not as simple as 'just do something'. E.g. I got Floored by menopause, like properly crashed my whole life to a halt, and all my fitness and health with it. Last I followed you guys consistently I struggled real bad to get jump rope coordination together 🤐 but will be super-stoked if I can get it together (like kids just run and skip and all that good stuff without realising). So have a think please about a good MH angle as I will. Btw totally agree re: goal-telling, somehow it sabotages my aims. Better show than tell for me. Peace! (Damn, this is an old post, bet you don't get to read this cooment)

[@ERFAN335]

GOAT❤

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thank you 🙏🏽

[@chrisl1637]

love the rants and more importantly love the cross ropes. I'm a new subscriber but working on skipping for the past 3 weeks watching all the content you are putting out. In terms of tricks, do you think it's best to get good at skipping first before taking on tricks? When do you think someone should start feeling comfortable working on technique for tricks? Loaded question and one that probably doesn't have a straight answer, but thought I would ask.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Welcome and thanks for the questions! focus on getting good at skipping first, form and technique is everything! watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXWyeJVveJqeppI

[@CagerGreen]

Sir I have also dealt with anxiety and depression. It sucks. Would like to have your perspective on this matter.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thank you i'll talk about it soon.

[@Pascal9004]

Props to the editor for putting in the weird dumbbell clips at @08:17, that had me laughing out loud.

[@HAZZA_FC]

you're welcome

[@JumpRopeDudes]

lol 🤣 remember the shake weight?!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

👊🏼⚡@@HAZZA_FC

[@Pascal9004]

@@JumpRopeDudes lol so that’s what they’re called 🤣

[@AdminAssistant-j1i]

This is great thank you! I asked a question on your last video and got no response ): Please tell me the screen saver you use on your TV in the Fit Boots video it looks soo dope I want that for my TV 🥰

[@roblavazza2201]

Well said! At 48 I have lost 90# with simple body weight push, pull, squat and grab my crossrope and go for a walk. I jump every 1/2 mile till I mess up or can’t jump anymore!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Love this 💪🏻⚡️

[@mikomi23]

In my opinion sabotage is a necessary part to wellness and wellbeing. There comes a point when accountability catches up with you and there's nowhere to run and nobody else to blame. And when you take stock of the situation the self sabotaging efforts made stand out like chapter bullet points, unflinching and bold. That book of going nowhere fast that I wrote by myself is the bedrock of a lot of success with my weight loss. I don't want to write a sequel to a very unpopular book.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

good points

[@stevendiaz9655]

Still struggling to find the right roles, trying to order rope after rope whether there be from Amazon, big five and really want to do the thing to get it done I’m 6 foot four 330 pounds and I’m tired of everything I just want to start jumping to start good habits I find your videos very helpful and inspiring. I’m just not getting it done because I haven’t found the right rope revert back to the beginners videos you made in the right rope for myself, if you have a couple more suggestions for me and highly appreciate it thank you so much

[@leoDgray]

Please make a video talking about depression

[@JumpRopeDudes]

coming soon

[@anayaariel2023]

Yes!! Please do depression videos

[@JumpRopeDudes]

I will! already there's been a big response for it and I think it's something we should talk about in the fitness space more.

[@darioxbrow9223]

What do you think of protein powder and creatine?

[@JumpRopeDudes]

don't care for it.

[@andytripp8069]

#1 is crucial! Without it I flounder.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

yup!

[@shirlikli]

Stop being a garbage can!!! WORD. That's really what it's all about. Absolutely love your "rants".

[@JumpRopeDudes]

thank you 🙏🏽

[@mattinacan]

I feel personally attacked. Is Dan in my browser history?

[@JumpRopeDudes]

lol watching you 🤫

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

The problem with most of us look in the mirror that is the problem no one else can do it for you take action enough excuses and wishing time doesnt wait for anyone.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

💯

[@ncogn1904]

Maybe it is a stupid question, but whatever... There is too little space in flat for jump rope usage, but what about jumping and just imitating jump rope usage? Like you would do with it in hands.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

for sure. some people have said they will jump ropeless inside and use the rope outside on nice days. check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOwZKFvm61kY9E

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

I’m having a harder time gaining weight than losing it.

[@ksarthub2056]

I don't know why but you remind me of ben Affleck batman,😅 Anyways Love from India❤

[@JumpRopeDudes]

I've heard that before lol 🤣 shout out India 🇮🇳

[@magicboy382]

Day *20* of offering Dan to do the fastest time to do 2000 jump ropes challenge. Please Dan, it would be so epic.

[@deannabarnes3771]

I'd read somewhere that it takes 30 days for a habit to form, so I applied that to jumping and had good results.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

nice! now to stay consistent

[@deannabarnes3771]

@@JumpRopeDudes That's the part I'm working on, I jumped as I watched this video.

[@onefailatatime]

Listening to this as I eat my McDonald’s breakfast. I heard the badabaaabaabaa sneaking in there. :(

[@JumpRopeDudes]

you can do better than that lol

[@loreleidenton7000]

❤

[@JumpRopeDudes]

❤

[@PG_PA]

Would you wanna make videos about losing weight when being depressed?

[@luqmani]

What's not to like about this video which is 'real' and doesn't fit the mold of visual clickbait... The Romans said "mens sana in corpore sano" - healthy mind in a healthy body. The mental aspect can never be stressed enough.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

🙏🏽

[@darioxbrow9223]

Which of your jumping ropes would you suggest a beginner uses?

[@JumpRopeDudes]

1/4 lb all day every day! www.crossrope.com/jrd-yt and don't forget to use our code DOTHETHING ⚡️

[@lesliekayesmith]

Bring on more rant videos 👍

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Will do! I love to rant lol

[@Itsjustasidehustle]

Why you put Simeon Panda up there😂

[@bravesoldat4498]

I don't wanna be a yes-man, but YES SIR

[@JumpRopeDudes]

👊🏼

[@lincolnprestes7617]

First minutes of the video is just judgment base on your experience. Not all parts of the world do what we, westerns, do. Mostly because those parts of the world that "doesn't seem to exist" in the news cannot be exposed to the lot of crap we are every single day. When we talk about globalization, it is just western, most of the USA and Europe culture spread around the world. So, yes, it is american bullshit. The US softpower here in Brazil is dominant. I am here speaking a poorly english without even go through a class, it is just exposure to the language. Same for what we consume, eat and think. So, it is correct to put part of what we are in the western capitalism

[@SincerelyxYours]

2. You’re killing your energy! Yup……yup….that right there. I self sabotage in that way ALL THE TIME! Why! Whyyyyyy!!!! Edit: Back from the video; these are all applying to me, dang it. I will say tho that a lot of tips don’t motivate me to try harder, these do!

[@JumpRopeDudes]

I'm glad this resonated with you. Self-accountability is such a hard (and essential) step. you got this!

[@vix3nbl1tzen23]

You give off Gemini vibes man

[@JumpRopeDudes]

lol

[@brianhunt1518]

Hello Dan this is Brian R. in the Buffalo 🐃🦬 N.Y. area & I would like to talk 🦜🐦 about this depression/ ramp video's 😅

[@JumpRopeDudes]

will do, i'll talk about it soon

[@marcuswelby9601]

Yeah they don't have the time. Look up their screen times on their phone's 😂

[@JumpRopeDudes]

lol exactly. I think we all get called out by screen times 🤣

[@brianhunt1518]

This is Brian R. From Buffalo 🐃🦬 N.Y. & weight loss is a priority to me & jump 🦘🪢 rope is a lot of fun to me & I do have a hard time with weight loss & I am just going to keep jumping rope 🪢 rope & feeling better about my self & enjoying exercising.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Feeling good and enjoying exercising is an excellent reason, thanks for sharing Brian!