Working Out, Losing Weight & Health vs. Looks - SimplyPodLogical #4

It's Let's Taco 'Bout it Tuesday! On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben talk about their workout routines, losing weight, weight lifting, being a woman in the gym, body shaming, body positivity, and health vs. looks.
0:00 - Hey what's up holo everyone
2:01 - Cristine didn’t play sports growing up but she used to pole dance
4:20 - Ben was really overweight
7:43 - The relationship between poor mental health and poor physical health
15:56 - Why did Cristine start working out?
25:28 - How did Cristine figure out a workout routine?
29:49 - How to deal with insecurity in the gym
32:22 - How did Cristine go from a sock to a weight lifter?
35:39 - Cristine’s confidence and why she shares her workouts on social media
39:34 - Lifting weights as a woman and gym bros
44:37 - Are strong women gross?
47:21 - How do you stay motivated to workout
49:29 - What are some good videos/resources to started weight lifting
54:13 - How does Cristine protect her nails and hands at the gym?
57:42 - Do you need a personal trainer?
1:01:06 - Cristine’s weightlifting routine (splits)
1:08:24 - Losing weight and health vs. looks
1:10:51 - Body shaming and body positivity
1:17:56 - Why does Cristine arch her back when she bench presses?
1:21:38 - How much weight does Cristine lift?
1:26:24 - What do we listen to while working out?
1:27:11 - What motivates us to eat healthy?
1:29:54 - Ben really likes hummus
1:31:37 - Cristine really likes (overnight) oats
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[@alaynamatthews6632]

Cristine: "Are you listening to this podcast while doing cardio?" Me: Eating doritos "...yes..."

[@Finnmurtons999]

same here 🙋🏻‍♀️😂😂

[@SequoyahBaker9596]

Drinking a beer, lol. (I work 3rd shift so this is a normal time to drink alcohol)

[@luluisamess]

Eating Crunchy Cheetos in bed right now😅

[@slimycharms4584]

I’m eating poppableas

[@heathereve8080]

I’m eating air

[@camchaunguyen]

Cristine: - works out. - does a normal day job. - CEO of Holo Taco. - does podcast. - is a youtuber. - is a mother of two children.

[@mimiimim4684]

I think you should try yoga in a studio before tryin g yoga at home for the first time. They show you how to do yoga without hurting yourself, like bending your knees to protect your lower back or not turning your head in certain poses.

[@fatimahernandez6414]

Cam Chau Nguyen she got a better life then me 😭😭

[@mimiimim4684]

When I go to Starbucks I get the venti steeped chai tea bags with light water, almond milk, and two or three pumps of the classic syrup. The Starbucks chai latte is trash so I made one up.

[@mimiimim4684]

Wait! I didn’t mean to post my comments on here!!! Hahaha sorrry! Ignore ghem

[@fedepereiraa]

To conclude: clearly Cristine owns a timeturner.

[@triptorio1376]

Can we give Ben praise for talking about his weight issues?

[@auroralovegod9331]

*raise

[@fcklife182]

@@lenafaleidelester7703 lol wonder if they fell asleep while typing 💤 I do that sometimes n wake up to the weirdest messages 😂

[@lenafaleidelester7703]

@@fcklife182 sure did - thanks for the heads up :P

[@marcom8919]

9poppppp?

[@lemonzestadict3637]

As a fat person, I’m 5’7” and weigh 245lbs. I think body positivity should be separate from weight. I am body positive, my meat bag contains my soul, however, I understand that I am unhealthy, and should lose weight for my wellbeing. THIS DOES NOT MEAN I AM LESS OF A PERSON, OR ANY LESS MAGICAL 🔥🔥✨✨

[@kymbot]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@oliviafrancis1926]

MollyTheDragon perfectly worded ❤️❤️

[@genevievemccalla3632]

m-meat . . . bag? are you spying on me

[@idlesun1645]

Yeah, it's not about ignoring a healthy lifestyle. You can love your body in any stage that it is cause in the end that's all we got, I need to live with this, so I might as well not shit on my own self image everyday cause "I'm unhealthy" being unhealthy physically is easier to overcome than having unhealthy thought patterns with low self steem and some body dysmorphia

[@mtouny13]

This is the best KZbin comment I've ever read, thank you.

[@drdsasterify]

I'm a pretty slim woman and I hate it when people say "Why are you working out? You're so skinny!" Listen here, Samantha. I'm not trying to get skinny. I'm trying to get ripped af.

[@jamiehendricks7606]

Isn't it fun being dismissed from health conversations just because you're skinny?

[@brookelouise4347]

I hate it when people just automatically assume that your fit as he'll and eat really just because your skinny. And they wonder why you're bothering to go to the gym or try and eat healthy. I just have bad eating habits 😓

[@brookelouise4347]

*really healthy

[@theshivelys]

drdsasterify 100% Agree with this! I was 90lbs at 29 years old. Felt like utter garbage everyday and was super weak. My metabolism was too fast and I couldn’t keep weight on. So, I got a personal trainer for 2 years. By the time I was 30 I put on 20lbs of muscle. I am not 32 and I do kickboxing now because for me it’s a better overall workout and it afforded me the opportunity to complete a 5k. When I tell people that at this point I have put on 30lbs putting me at 118 lbs, I get the question You mentioned our I hear “Oh you’re still so skinny though!” I ignore that shit now. I find it incredibly rude to say that to someone. If roles were reversed and I told a larger person “Oh you’re so fat!” That is considered rude so why is it okay to say that to a skinny person...?

[@MenchieExtrakt]

It’s especially when a girl says “let the guys have the muscles. Girls would look ugly with them”. Like what kind of internalised misogyny is that??

[@lucytaylor9168]

Is it just me or are Cristine and Ben some of the most interesting people ever

[@adrianaa2767]

i liked how easy they can carry a conversation, Cristine's insights are always so educated

[@StephanieP3]

Yes!!

[@jessicaroses3559]

Right, I think it’s cause they don’t put their entire life out there so it’s intreating when they do sometimes

[@lucytaylor9168]

Adriana A yess! I especially love how Cristine has such a fun, quirky side but she can also be really serious and talk about serious topics

[@quinnquillyquagmires8346]

heck yeah they are

[@carinahelened]

cristine and ben talking about how many pounds they lift me, a metric system user: I have zero idea what any of these numbers mean

[@bee-n.there.done.that.]

us, kilogram users: *opens calculator and starts multiplying*

[@elizabruggy3489]

hear hear!

[@sophroniel]

Canada, [in metric]: am I a joke to you

[@elizabruggy3489]

To Catch a Spirit yes that confused me a hell of a lot when I lived there 😂

[@mya01820]

lol

[@AnnikaOakinnA]

Sock to Jock: The Simply Nailogical Story

[@jackiecat101XD]

This

[@bassclarinetplayer1088]

Yes

[@ellie2553]

@@jackiecat101XD gg by b be as much Gavin I poop C my hiwell if b

[@katelangwick4136]

I would read that book!!

[@xchrysantha]

This deserves WAY more likes!!!!! XD

[@jaime7120]

First Podcast: “guys we will be keeping the podcast 1 hour” Second Podcast: 1:17 Third Podcast: 1:24 Four podcast: 1:31 Lol, can’t wait to come back in 4 weeks for a 2 hour long podcast.

[@rozzyrose3280]

JaimeArt I would love for them to have a 2 hour podcast

[@abuvanty9805]

Notice how it comes up at a constant rate of 7

[@jaime7120]

Skylar Cairns same

[@dianawatson5830]

I feel like long podcasts are normal

[@dumbdumb8526]

I personally enjoy longer podcasts ngl. The speakers usually dive deep into conversation whenever the podcast is longer, making it more interesting and enjoyable to listen to. Of course, one cannot expect every episode to be like and hour and a half long due to the hosts sanity, but it’s nice to have once in a while

[@CucumberpatchAddict]

Cristine: i only did three years of dancing and two years of pole-dancing, and also i can ice-skate and have a snowboard but yeah i've never been athletic Me, who went to a fitness class once fifteen years ago: ...am i a joke to you

[@queengeorgia8594]

god.... I haven't worked out since gym class. at all. lol. but not lol

[@CucumberpatchAddict]

Georgia Conway I'd high-five you but my joints are too creaky xD

[@queengeorgia8594]

@@CucumberpatchAddict I know, right?

[@juukyuchan]

I'd add that being beautiful aint the same as being heathy. Saying fat people are beautful doesn't mean we don't want em to take care of themselfs. Fat saming needs to be stopped and fat people already know they need to lose weight they don't need reminders. They just need people to be there for em when they need. most of the time we don't shame people that smoke yet they are as or even more unhealthy than obese people.

[@chocolatechip410]

Oof...I haven't worked out since i quit cheer back in 2013 😂 Im so weak for my age it's ridiculous.

[@matildasmesses6507]

“High impact cardio is not good for my 84 year old knee caps” I felt that... I felt that hard

[@luciemunne6322]

As i was listening to this podcast I realized I was one of the person who commented a few years ago when she really started losing a getting much slimmer, asking whether she was doing alright. As she said, it did absolutely come from a place of care, I was legitimately worried that she had some kind of underlying health issue making her so skinny. At the time I was dealing with a pretty bad cancer scare so I definitely projected my own worries onto her. Now looking back I realize that it was none of my business. They are absolutely right that I wouldn’t have commented the same on a male’s channel. That’s not fair and inappropriate. Bottom line: I am sorry for putting my nose in your business all these years ago, and thank you for being patient with us as we grow along side you guys. Also thank you so very much for sharing your fitness journey on Snapchat, it has motivated me to go to the gym and not fear all of those gym bros. Truly appreciated :)

[@fluffernutter9420]

(I know this is way after you originally commented, but I think this message is important so whatever, lol.) I think it takes great courage to admit to things like this and small actions like such inspire me to admit to my faults (I'm quite a stubborn person). Major props to you for growing as a person and I'm so glad that your cancer scare turned out alright in the end.

[@luciemunne6322]

fluffernutter thank you so much, it means a lot. Props to you too, good luck with the stubbornness, that’s something I’m trying to mellow down in myself as well!

[@caalsio]

Breaks my heart when Zyler asked for pets and Ben did NOTHING. PET. THAT. CAT.

[@CrownedLily]

I actually awwwwed at him and thought poor Zyler just wants some attention.

[@aprilgranados9286]

Yeah Ben was just really in the conversation

[@EthanKnightsChannel]

Beep Boop l

[@keerti4818]

But just before that he tried to pet him but zyler walked away :(

[@ccooper6432]

Wish these were called “deep talks with mom and dad.” 😂

[@Lisa-xd3ss]

mom- and dadlogical

[@shaleybuck1136]

Reflection period with mom snd dadlogical

[@sophiazurinskas9182]

Simply mom and dad

[@franloiacono9306]

"Your father and I want to talk to you" with Cristine and Ben

[@thinwhiteduke4324]

@@franloiacono9306 Yess

[@LaRienxChannel]

as a poledancer, hearing Cristine saying "it's pole fitness, Beyn" really made my heart jump! so many people joke around when I say I do poledance, but when I say "come and try it" they suddenly don't know what to say.

[@fcklife182]

It was super cool to hear Cristine say that! I used to work for a circus and there was a lot of ppl who did pole acrobatics, and it was incredible watching them... I’ll never say it’s not an insane workout 😂 I could never 😂

[@quinevere]

i really want to get into pole fitness when i get the chance 😙

[@michelinahoulihan8065]

I felt the same

[@janejanejaney]

Really late to the party, but just want to throw in a "fuck yeah!" for pole and aerial fitness. It takes so much strength in your core and pulling muscles.

[@TheMadMurf]

Ben: "I don't notice other women at the gym..." LOL. Nailed it.

[@PinkyToeThief]

I cannot believe how much I love hearing you guys talk. I have *never* been able to sit through an entire podcast, and now I find myself anticipating yours!

[@eveelizabeth8404]

Same this is the only podcast I listen to and I'm obsessed

[@charlotteengelsen1447]

THIS, me too. Usually I am never able to sit through a whole podcast, but this one I am so excited about!

[@madisonsego2977]

same!!

[@niamh8154]

Sameeee i only listen to this one

[@Dutchandfrench]

Same!

[@watermelooooon]

Is it just me, or their voices are extremely calming.

[@laurenrenfro8288]

Yup! I'll listen to them when I can't sleep. They're very calming.

[@gabbygurin3330]

Lauren Renfro omg me too 🤣🤣

[@Elenichi44XD]

@@laurenrenfro8288 literally what I'm doing right now XDDDDDDDD

[@bakedbeanz6]

I literally accidentally fell asleep to this last night

[@VanessaManley]

I understand what Ben is saying about Lizzo. However, people are only interested in talking about how Lizzo is ‘unhealthy’ when she shows her body. I think the importance of Lizzo showing her bodies is not to ‘promote obesity’ but to give other overweight people representation that you can be overweight and successful/beautiful/loved. Overweight people KNOW they should be healthy. It is not others job to police their bodies

[@kiekbooij5553]

@@Vii905 there are litterally women who have stories about how underweight they were in modeling or tv, they don't promote being anorexic, but they do make girls feel worse about themselves, because their favorite model is actually underweight.

[@folded_pizza]

I think that Lizzo as an individual is great as an inspiration of sorts, showing plus size women that they can be proud of themselves and beautiful regardless of their weight. The problem lies in toxic positivity and the "body positivity" people who are fundamentally anti-weightloss, and started attacking Lizzo for drinking a goddamn smoothie.

[@rachelcox791]

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[@pandabear181]

I've been very over weight and very underweight and I dont think either should be idealised , normalized or accepted. We should 110% encourage everyone to be a healthy weight. It will be for the best of everyone.

[@quinevere]

@@pandabear181 agreed but as long as we put an emphasis that a 'healthy' weight varies from person to person and seemingly healthy weight doesn't equal healthy diet.

[@brioche9372]

Wow, the way that Cristine painted a picture of what it's like to go to the gym for the first time as a woman (around 40 minutes in) was so incredibly accurate. I feel so seen

[@SublimeGirl73]

I caught myself thinking ' of course she has time to workout shes a youtuber" then I remembered you have a 9-5 and probably have even less free time than most people and that's way more inspiring than someone that has all the time in the world working out.

[@kyleward4515]

This podcast is so wholesome. Literally nothing better than coming home from a hard days work and you have this to listen too. 💘

[@kat2025]

Yes! Eating my dinner and watching this.

[@Isabelleyri]

Same!

[@RaveBabyFuu]

I listened to it twice already. ♥

[@coryswank-wallace6414]

It feels like I'm hanging with B&C, which is cool because I'm a hermit!

[@Jeszrox1]

Kyle Ward right! I’ve been relistening to them, oddly comforting

[@cidnie266]

"I appreciate your confidence" is adult for "you're sexy when you feel sexy"

[@suei7938]

Re: Lizzo. For me this isn’t so much about deciding that you are beautiful at any weight, health be damned (though you can’t determine how healthy someone is by looking at how big they are, and beauty does come in all shapes and sizes). But I think it’s important that you don’t wait to live your best life until you lose weight. If your body is 100 pounds overweight right now, that shouldn’t stop you from participating in life every bit as much as you can. Lizzo is clearly enjoying herself when she performs, and I think that’s awesome. If you’re heavy, you probably know how the years can go by without you hitting or approaching your ‘ideal’ weight. What a shame it is if you miss out on lots of great experiences waiting for that to change. So personally, I try not to worry about how I look doing things, and just try to be present and have fun. Your ability to enjoy life shouldn’t be limited by your weight.

[@DanielleDOrnellas]

Just watching this episode now, and I think this comment is really thoughtful, and reflects my thoughts about body positivity and enjoying life. TY Sue.

[@lushpapaya9932]

Except for the fact, that if your morbidly obese, youre not healthy. The pressure on your joints alone is insane

[@emmysauruss]

@@lushpapaya9932 Yes but that doesn't mean morbidly obese people don't deserve to enjoy life as fully as everyone else. When or if someone chooses to lose weight it is their decision alone, and shaming people about their health doesn't motivate them to lose weight. While yes, of course we should encourage people to be healthy and maintain a healthy weight, constantly yelling at them about how unhealthy they are and treating them as if they're worth less than other people isn't the way to go about it. That's where I think body positivity should come in. Besides, if someone chooses to be unhealthy, it's none of your business.

[@xNagisaChan]

I wholly agree. Regardless of your weight, or your overall health in general, you have every right to enjoy your life! And no one should shame you for being over or underweight. But at the same time, I also don't think we should sugarcoat it and say everyone is just fine at every weight. I myself was 233lbs at 5'7". I'm absolutely obese, and I can tell it in my everyday life. I used to be 135lbs before moving to America, and my life quality has absolutely decreased. I've recently started losing weight again, (23lbs so far in the last 3 months, solely by eating healthier and drinking less soda. Waiting for Covid numbers to go down before starting the gym as well, 100F+ arkansas summers are not nice to outdoor exercising lol) That said, even though my inlaws are amazing, they're telling me I "shouldn't lose too much weight". That I look great the way I am now, and that I shouldn't drop more than 30 pounds total. I appreciate them wanting me to feel better, but that kind of "body positivity" doesn't help. It's demotivating. They mean well, but I'd rather them support me in losing weight and being healthier. There's a difference between wanting someone you love to be healthier, and bodyshaming a random stranger on the street or internet.

[@bombsfadeaway]

“Don’t wait to live your best life until you lose weight” hit me hard.

[@lyn6768]

I LOVE THE FACT BEN IS VERY COMFORTABLE AND ENTHUSIASTIC WITH BEING ON PODCAST

[@bonsaitree2771]

*On a new episode of Simplybufflogical*

[@tayet6875]

Morning Leaf 💪😸

[@katekonerz5608]

I wouldn't say for people that are used to watching videos, but podcast listeners usually don't care about the length, and for me, personally, the longer the better, since I use it as a background for completing simple tasks or working out. Most people can handle at least two hours easily, don't feel restricted. Besides, we all want to hear more from you. This podcast is the best thing that happened to you tube in a while.

[@TasneemChoudhury362]

Kate Konerz I agree! I usually listen in the shower :))

[@nonameshere1592]

Agree. I started listening to podcasts by listening to Joe Rogan so really love that long form format. Shorter pods just don't seem worth my time because I have to keep finding something new every 30 minutes.

[@jessicamay1918]

I also agree!!! I listen while at work. I'm actually getting more done with this in the background, it's awesome 😎

[@rachelann9362]

A GOOD podcast could be upwards of 3 hours or more and ill still listen straight through. I have ADHD, so having constant non-predicatable speech helps limit how much my mind (and thus focus) wanders and allows me to actually stay on task. Most you-tubers lose me after about 20 mins.

[@monicaaaaaaaaaa1012]

I would 1,000% watch a 5 hour long overnight oats podcast Cristine. ...at this point I'm halfway down to my knees to beg.

[@quinceyphoebe129]

Lmao same tho

[@nahibylopez6801]

Cristine and Ben are honestly good influences to young people. Plus the fandom is so nice and fun and sweet. 100% drama free. 💅 Edit: autocorrect is going to have to fight me

[@LonaWu]

There is no H in her name tho, please give your autocorrect a reprimand or something ;)

[@maralantschner]

except for ben, he's full on tea n drama

[@dumbdumb8526]

It’s actually pretty funny considering that the logical fan base used to be quite toxic a few years ago. Although, it’s also oddly comforting to see how the fan base changed over time, to become one of the most chill KZbinr fandoms I’ve ever seen. It’s refreshing

[@nahibylopez6801]

Dumb dumb yeah that’s the best part. Character grown within the people here is awesome

[@fluffy6628]

They honestly are really good influences.

[@alien_anachronism]

I would be interested in listening Cristine & Ben talking about mental health. I know it could be a bit more personal and serious topic to debate, but they're smart and insightful and it's worth the risk... if they don't want to that's ok c:

[@lillymartin8776]

i agree

[@ottiliaottilia]

Yea I wanna know what they think about the fact that many young people are depressed etc right now. I feel like the world is bad on so many levels right now that it's hard to find a meaning with life and really enjoy it.

[@moralebooster8437]

"it's impossible to have a conversation about physical health without mentioning mental health" YES MAAM

[@salemfilbert329]

I'm watching this a month later while in quarantine. When Ben said "get up and get out of the house to start my day" I LOST IT

[@adahernandez5622]

Me too. I have just started watching their podcasts. And I started at the first episodes and they’ll say something about leaving the house and I’m like “but quarantine” then I remember that I’m just late

[@melaniemahaffey4459]

Cristine’s ability to tell how I feel trying to use the weights or machines at the gym is 💯, I’ve never felt like anyone knew that feeling!

[@MissVampish]

Absolutely the same. My favourite days to go to the gym are friday saturday sunday. There's maybe 4 other people there and you can have a fiddle with the machines and equipment you aren't familiar with. When it's busy i stick to the cable machines and the exercise specific machines like chest press or leg extention stuff then on weekends i head towards the giant machines of weighty doom. Being a person who has little social life helps free up the weekends for gym exploration lol

[@megankirby1897]

Yes! I go to the gym regularly but I STILL get that feeling if I try to use a machine I'm not sure how to use and then I start to panic, get flustered, and think people are staring at me as if I'm noob lol

[@SeabassFishbrains]

An important thing to remember at the gym: Walking into a gym only to snicker at or judge the people who are overweight is exactly like walking into a hospital only to judge and make fun of the sick and disabled people. It's just never appropriate.

[@chelsey8737]

No it's not but unfortunately it does happen. My dad has a few health issues that make working out really really hard so he gains weight faster than he can lose it. He started going to a gym a few years ago and of course he was the biggest person there so he felt uncomfortable and people would side-eye him and woman even told him he should be at home doing his workout. He hasn't gone back since. It was such a blow to his esteem and motivation. And its freaking stupid that people act like that

[@TamaNegi-el9yd]

About the gym and the machines. I got a little confused. Because here (Germany), most gyms dont let You use the machines right away if you're New to the gym. In my case I had to had an instruction day, where You follow one of the gym Trainers to All the machines and listen to the instruction, how to change the machine to your liking what type of weights to use, the safest way to use the machines etc. And only if You did that, you're free to Come and go when ever You liked. But that instruction day with the Trainer is mandatory. And to me it was very helpful because i didnt get discouraged or felt silly using the machines?

[@bethanymclean2136]

There's some cases where that happens in the US too. When I first started going to the YMCA I remember having to do that, but that also might've been because I was under 18 or whatever age at that time.

[@yogarcia6066]

That's great

[@boredstephanie]

I feel like body positivity should be about realizing you are worthy and not less than just because of your weight. Weight and you outward appearance should not be the basis of your self identity. At the same time, you can be accepting of your weight and love yourself while still actively trying to become a better version of yourself.

[@a.samism]

I agree with this- and I think it's Ben's misconception (and really a lot of people's) of what body positivity is, which is that fat people have worth and that you don't have to be skinny to be valid- that you aren't less. It makes me sad when people say that it hurts people, because it comes along the line of saying that fat people aren't worthy of attention, pride, or love.

[@colorbar.s]

losing weight isn't necessarily "becoming a better version of yourself" though. people praise weight loss even when it's through illnesses and deadly eating disorders. People get told they should go back into their eating disorder so they can be skinny again, or they "looked better when (they) were ill". a lot of the times, accepting yourself the way you are is way healthier than any weight loss program that fucks up your relationship with food for the rest of your life. unless they themselves want to change, fat people are perfect the way they are. this is talking about your everyday fat person, not the people who are genuinely in danger, although they do deserve respect and human decency too. it's not up to us to tell people to change their bodies.

[@riotgrrrl8807]

I like how Cristine can get really serious and quiet when she's listening to someone (or maybe just Ben). I think that's a very good character trait.

[@akumayoxiruma]

I think she manages that so well because she balances this habit with her over-the-top, extroverted persona as Simply on Simplynailogical and her other channels.

[@riotgrrrl8807]

@@akumayoxiruma Yes. I just thought "I'd tell her all my problems if she was like that towards me!" 😅

[@ThePaulahoo1]

I agree! I think it comes across as being very respectful and taking in someone's words seriously and thoughtfully. I wish more people were like this. It seems like most people (me included) would rather rush someone else's conversation so they can continue talking about themselves.

[@camillemoreau5976]

Omg Ben just made me remember something that happened few years ago! I was trying to lose weight and running outside every 2 days minimum. And it was a summer morning, it was HOT outside. Crazy hot. And I struggled to do my 5K that day. I was pushing myself like crazy. And as I was ending my run, and entering my driveway, a lady, who was running everyday, passed by me, and just showed me a thumbs up. And I cried. It was so encouraging. I took it like ''yas gurl, you did it. Hard day today but be proud, you did it''. And I was so proud of myself.

[@codyanne007]

But I also feel that Lizzo is inspiring a lot of women (including me) to be more confident in their own skin and that, to me, is awesome.I still try to be healthy, work out and eat right but it’s nice to have a role model of confidence. Me, who was, and still is ,self conscious of my body needed that.

[@oreogurl1234]

I’ve lost 150 in the last 2 years after being big my entire life and one major difference was that I finally loved myself WHILE I was working on myself. I never ever did that before because every other diet was fueled by hatred and disgust for myself, so I can’t stress how much of a difference this makes. You are very beautiful and I don’t need to see your body to know that :) but I hope you get to a place where you can see that for yourself as well 💕

[@miorany]

Cristine: "Do you guys think we talk to much?? " · · · · Me : NO.

[@mia-cg5ys]

She doesn’t talk enough

[@demopastel5036]

I was very interested in hearing the serious conversation about diet but was also like BEN. PET THAT CAT OH MY GOD

[@amandameng2663]

Amanda M. i like ur name :)

[@breadnbutter2512]

SAME!!!!!!!

[@silviaponce3848]

I swear the timestamps in the description are so magnificent. "How did Cristine go from a sock to a weight lifter?" 😂💕👌🏻 This podcast has made my Tuesdays so much better.

[@blackgrlfly]

Soo glad for the timestamps, not allot of channels do them these days

[@belle8272]

When Ben was talking about the fact that he began to care about himself more when he met Cristine 🥺

[@nothingcompares20003]

That's what a healthy relationship's about

[@astrid_c_m]

Me: getting up without using my hands in like 3 seconds.... me: I am fitness, fitness is me

[@nas19281]

Looool 😂

[@chaoticinflation5766]

i feel Ben, if u grew up being “the fat kid” that stays with you for the rest of your life

[@victoriamarie2929]

I had a point where I lost 30 lbs and dropped 5 jean sizes down to a size 4 and still felt like the fat kid. It really never goes away.

[@v3nik287]

I like longer podcasts. Honestly this is such a good timing for me with this podcast, two days ago I woke up 100kg (around 220lbs) and that made me really anxious. I'm 21, don't have a job right now and just sit at home for days very depressed. I started to research what can I do to make myself feel better, how to change eating habits and your podcast made me realise different things like how to manage my sweet tooth and how at least start working out. Ben's story hit very close home despite the fact that I'm a woman. love this fandom, huge fan of the podcast and the main channel overall. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@MissVampish]

You got this.

[@v3nik287]

@@MissVampish ah thank you! I'll do my best! :)

[@ladymarple1986]

I feel exactly the same way. I feel that gaining weight affects your mood in so many ways. I'm a big quitter, and I wasn't able to make myself go to the gym just because I wasn't enjoying it. And I was completely ok with gaining weight. I also felt that I'm not sociable person, and even though I have a boyfriend, I felt that I need someone else to make me go to the gym. And as a result, I hit that 200 lbs mark and I don't have any friends or anyone to spend time with. For months I was experiencing depression. My mental and physical health was at my worst. Last month I started going to the climbing gym. And I'm doing it without anybody, because noone will give a shit about me. I had to accept this fact in order to make myself go to the gym and make progress towards a healthy lifestyle. I know having a buddy will make it better, but essentially, you just have to try to love yourself to make progress. I hope you will be successful in your life journey!

[@goldfishsnake]

You got this! Walking is so underrated, the best I've ever looked is when I lived in a city without a car and just HAD to walk everywhere. I lost 20 lbs! I also really like the free yoga videos by "Do Yoga With Me" :)

[@rabiyaaasunflower]

You can do this! We believe in you!!

[@GabbyGoggin]

When Ben said “I still see myself as a fat person” I relate to that so much. Losing a ton of weight and becoming societies “average” size is hard on the head, and a lot of people just don’t understand how hard that is on your mental health

[@savanbanan51]

I don't know if I will ever feel more understood than ben saying "I still think of myself as a fat person" no matter where you are in your journey Also the discussion of both the physical science and mental health aspects is very comforting. Thanks internet parents ❤

[@lila2793]

I love that simply did pole fitness. I do pole fitness and whenever I tell people they automatically assume that I do it to please men. It’s not. It’s a hard freaking work out. I don’t do it to please my significant others or to be sexy. If people could just get this through their ignorant heads I would be so much happier

[@cottage-core_]

+

[@voipaperi]

Can relate so much, it's very hard to explain for most of people. I usually just say I do dancing and the next question is "what kind of dancing?". In formal situations you don't want to specify and people come to conclusion you like to go clubs or something which makes situation bit awkward

[@honeybabie8484]

Maybe u should careless about what people think so u can be happier... its easier then wishing something into reality...

[@kaitlynlusk817]

Yeah people don’t realize that it’s actually a good work out and that it’s just fun lol

[@cottage-core_]

@@honeybabie8484 The problem is that in real life you cant just "not care about what people think" we're trying to live in a society here

[@samanthawendt2016]

I love the long podcasts, you shouldn't have to cut them short end them when you feel you're done talking on a subject. I listen to them at work or on long car rides so please keep occupying my time!

[@crazedxina]

When Cristine started talking about how the arch of your back depends on you, it reminded me of her talking about how the c-curve of your nails is different for everyone too. Genetics! Like her nail curves, her arch is strong too haha.

[@lovelavenderlily]

As someone who is morbidly obese and is also currently on a weight loss journey (down 60 pounds, woooooo!), I think you both have approached and discussed these sensitive topics in a very respectful and intelligent way, and I really appreciate it! I love you two. I know a lot of fans say that you are relationship goals (which, yes), but I think each of you is human goals. You both are just incredible humans and I am happy that your views and influence are out in the world, especially on KZbin. Thank you for starting a podcast!

[@coryswank-wallace6414]

I am a 40 year old woman who has been morbidly obese since puberty, and I really struggle to find the motivation to initiate and maintain positive change in my life when it comes to my health (obviously). There is lots of great advice in this video, and I truly hope I can make myself take some of it into action. Thanks for sharing your personal experiences with exercise and health; I find it very comforting and inspiring. It's good to hear these things from two intelligent, reasonable, chill people who I respect. You guys are my favorites, in a totally not-creepy way.

[@jennamomenna5750]

Good for you, you got this!!

[@rebeccapate6923]

Don’t forget that you are beautiful and brave for sharing. You got this!

[@ro7384]

Everyone: Ben: Pink polka dot socks. I like it.

[@Sinkingthroughdafloor]

Her story around min 40 is every woman’s experience at the gym.

[@GallifrAngel]

About the whole "a guy isn't gonna get comments about his weight where a woman is" discussion: while it's true that it is more common for women to get comments on their image, men do get it also. I remember last summer there was a picture of Jason Momoa in a bathing suit with his family and the media and everyone were saying he had a "dad bod" and I found it so ridiculous because he was still so fit he just wasn't actively cut for a movie role and if THAT is a dad bod then every dad I've ever seen has been o-freaking-bese. AND back when Twilight: Eclipse came out, Taylor Lautner was constantly getting asked about his body and his diet and workout, even though the other actors were being asked questions about their ACTING work. So it definitely does happen, just differently than women.

[@GallifrAngel]

@@MissedBandwagon Oh for sure! I think it's important for people to realize the double-standards that are ingrained in our society. Even looking back to when Justin Bieber was a teen, I feel like no one was calling out grown ass women for talking about how good looking he was, but if the tables were turned (a la Billie Eilish or Millie Bobbie Brown) people would be LIVID.

[@xandriapage9349]

I love how happy Cristine looks when she was talking about her progress in weight lifting! You can tell she really enjoys it :)

[@user-lm5do6ww4f]

Bodypositivity is not about "everyone is beautiful" It's about "other people's bodies are non of my business"

[@alexia3552]

Анастасия Шалимова amen

[@AnniCarlsson]

Exactly. And tell people they look fat is just rude. And make them feel less then others due to weight not help either. That can just get them to give up.

[@pocketnoodlc3786]

thats my problem with the whole movement "its non of my business" is the right way to go. Being strong and to aim to be good to each other is the thing im just angry about those who think being fat or better overweight is good. Being overweight makes so many health issues and i'm experiencing a lot of them atm and try to fight against it So i am happy abt the "its none of your business how I look, its mine only" -movement but not the "Hey if you are fat, you can just stay that way"

[@parrotperson]

I like to think of it as body acceptance rather than body positivity. Like I think you can respect your body and treat it with kindness while also acknowledging that it's overweight and that being overweight doesn't make you a bad person. For me at least, my weight has been much more an issue of mental health than physical health, and shaming myself over how it looks just locked me into that self hate spiral where I felt like there's no point in even trying to get healthy because I'm not worth the effort. It's hard to find the right motivation for self improvement when you're that far into the cycle, so being able to accept that this is just what my body looks like right now and that that's okay was a huge step for me being able to actually take some positive steps forward to work on my mental and physical health.

[@hbelleasmr]

the point of the body positivity movement is not about complacency or saying that every weight is as healthy as another, it’s about promoting the idea that we are worth the same no matter what we look like or what the number on the scale.

[@nattcattt]

That story that Cristine told about giving up at the gym hit too close to home.

[@KJ-cn5zz]

i lost 100 lbs over the last 18 months and i totally relate. I still see myself as i was. human brains are wild.

[@cookfamily6141]

K J congratulations, that is very impressive. I hope you learn to see your new self soon and are proud of your accomplishment.

[@Needsleep247]

I feel this! I was 50lbs heavier and would have cried to be the weight I am now. Sometimes I feel really good but other times I still feel “chubby” ... hope that will start to fade

[@barnacles1804]

@@Needsleep247 Me Too. I lost 20 pounds recently (which is a lot for someone who is 5'1) I STILL feel like I am the same weight as I was before, I still see the same tummy I saw before. It's hard to convince myself that I am indeed different and healthier.

[@minzwaffel337]

me, laying on the floor: "No way I'm able to get up easily." also me, who recently started doing more yoga: *just gets up* I love being able to do this, care for your physical health it's really important!

[@JennSarracenia]

The smiles when she talks about her PRs lights up my soul

[@MenchieExtrakt]

49:40 Fitness recommendation: Jeff nipard, stephanie buttermore,natacha oceane, Katie crewe (insta) 1:01:12 workout split 5 min treadmill 10-15 min stretch Weights: upper lower body split. 2 upper 2 lower days Upper: bench press, barbell bent over rows, overhead press, cable attachment(eg tricep pull, lat pull downs, shoulders, back), maybe a plank Lower: deadlifts, hip thrusts, Romanian deadlift, baby squats( body weight weight), single leg stuff (eg. elevated glute bridge, resistance band side steps, Romanian deadlift Ben’s: push/ pull split Example: Push->bench press, sqauts Pull -> Deadlifts

[@akittensmitten]

Thank you!!! I watched the podcast but did not note anything down, you've helped so much!

[@_bebeboudeur_]

Thanks !

[@morganb4168]

I am having a similar issue as Ben did when he was in his early 20’s. I’m in my 4th year of undergrad, have been dealing with clinical depression with a therapist and psychiatrist, and I am 280 lbs. A big problem for me currently is that even though I feel somewhat better emotionally because of my mental health help and ready to care about my health, losing 100 lbs seems like an insurmountable task that I am not confident in overcoming. Sometimes that makes me feel so afraid to fail that I never start or keep on a healthy track.. it’s very frustrating. And it does somewhat feel like I am self sabotaging. I feel a bit like I’m trying to lose weight to help my mental health but my mental health needs to be in a place to tackle this huge task of weight loss, and balancing those two things are causing some struggles for me. Thank you Ben for sharing that, though, because It makes me feel better to hear other people experienced the same thing I’m going through now and came out of it in a positive way.

[@zombieholly]

You got this

[@cloudslut7]

m0m0 m0n I know this probably doesn't mean much, and I'm not usually a very positive/kind person (I'm not mean I just kinda hate all the sappy stuff), but I think that you are very brave for sharing and I hope that you can overcome your mental health issues. I know it's hard, I have a constant stress 'cloud' over my head. I'm ALWAYS worrying about my best friend. She has tried to commit suicide twice now and she severely depressed but compensates with making others happy. I'm just going to say that we're both in middle school. She didn't start life off the best, her guardian is her grandmother but her mother lives with them and she and her mom have gotten close. Recently she found out her mom has a terminal illness. It's very hard for her and I'm always scared that one day I'm going the get the invitation to her funeral. I hope that you can get better and I give all my best wishes. (This is so weird for me I'm a sock lol)

[@morganb4168]

Sasha Foxx Very sweet of you, thank you for your kind words! M

[@emilymackay3442]

You can do it! I believe in you

[@dailynj6242]

I'm a second year undergrad and I gained a lot of unwanted weight my freshman year. I'm a woman so I really understand the struggles that were talked about in this video of being a woman that doesn't know how to do anything in the gym. I went for a lot time not caring about my health. I struggle with severe anxiety and PTSD. I decided I was going to go on this health journey for me. That's been the main focus, me. Before I've felt my attempts were because that was what was expected of me, or I didn't want to be judged. But at the end of the day, I want to eat better, be more active, and be a lot kinder to myself, and it's something I strive to do every day. It's hard, but it's a goal you can always work towards, incorporating both mental and physical health into doing things to make you feel better. I struggle at the gym, and when I see others that look new or just aren't as buff, I get happy, because I hope they're on the same journey as me, trying to do well for them. You got this. Work at it a day at a time.

[@juh_hee]

I thought Ben was always a guy who had it all figured out and perfect. It's interesting to see this other/real side of him. Love these podcasts, great for workouts :)

[@yasberry]

to be fair i was surprised too, but honestly how else would he have gotten his sense of humour lol

[@MinecraftNinna88]

The more the merrier! Seriously, your conversations are such a bliss to listen to. Both of you are so intelligent, considering, and hilarious!

[@nataliarotshtein5248]

I appreciate that Ben is being honest and saying how he feels about the overweight topic, from a point of view of a person that went through it, it’s great how they balance each other out speaking on this topic

[@rachellecham]

So my CAD professor said we could listen to music during his exam tonight and I listened to this so thanks Cristine. P.s. I aced it finished a half hour early.

[@krisb3794]

yes!! go you!! i'm so proud of you!! you are a star!!

[@lila2793]

Yay you!

[@Alecto88]

Good job and great professor!

[@rachellecham]

I'm the opposite I need white noise to focus. Like during finals or midterms I'm rewatching friends, new girl parks and rec anything so that I can last in the library for more than 20 mins with out getting bored.

[@sarahd5411]

Ngl when I first started working out I didn't expect to love it as much as I do. It's something I greatly miss during quarentine is not being able to go to the gym

[@jasonreyes4222]

I love these long pod casts, I listen to them while doing homework and they motivate me to not give up on school during this quarantine 😖

[@alexia3552]

Ben is literally trying so hard to get Cristine to sign off with “Ben STOP”

[@lhamalopes]

I lost a lot of weight and took me years to realize that I wasn’t fat anymore! It is soooooo crazy how long it takes for us to realize the change.

[@crisblue3282]

Yoga is truly such a friendly excersise! It has helped me to be more constant on my workouts, plus is supper relaxing. Also, yeeeesssssss i don't mind listen to you guys like for 2hrs+

[@ErinKiyonaga]

I love that Ben and Christine don't shy away from sharing their true opinion even if it's not the "socially accepted" view. In terms of length, I could listen to simplypodlogical all day. It's the perfect podcast to listen to while I'm at work

[@KayKay-wl6zp]

I've had the EXACT same experience Cristine is talking about with being intimidated away from the weight area by gym bros. Preach, sis.

[@arianagomez2579]

Am I the only one that jams to the intro LMAOO

[@leopurrdheart]

No

[@mariliaishida1680]

Hulan Dashbold so?

[@lance5600]

nope. i do that thing Cristine does with the awkward dancing while humming along to it

[@Johnny-ci8mw]

I agree. We shouldn’t talk about other peoples weight at all. We shouldn’t be celebrating or judging their weight.

[@mollymichels2652]

Nobody: The guy in the ad: PIZZA... or salad. Which one do you think I’m having for dinner tonight?! *points to salad* Well it’s definitely not this. I’m not gonna eat this RABBIT FOOD- Me: ...skip

[@Bee-nw6df]

Ahhh I see that one all the time😂why he gotta salad shame🙄

[@battimano]

It is expertly convenient that this was posted as I was walking into the gym. I’m not new to the gym, but I’ve gone off and on since my freshman year of college. I struggle with motivation. I’ve been watching you for a few years, I guess since polish mountain. It HAS been empowering to see you, a more “normal person” at the gym. Your realistic transformation in body and confidence HAS helped me keep going this time around. I know that progress is out there if I work hard. You’ve also inspired me to stop all the boring cardio and start exploring the significantly more fun world of weight lifting. I never picked up a barbell before seeing you do it. I appreciate you putting such a positive force on the internet.

[@celestevangriensven7625]

Watching this while having a pizza BUT I ran today .... Balance

[@Jo13anana]

Celeste van Griensven girl saaaaaaaaaame!!!!!

[@tuila3]

Lmao! Me too! And I'm eating it for breakfast.

[@Corn22]

Celeste van Griensven gotta replenish those glycogen stores somehow!

[@jason007smith]

Me: yes i am very healthy... *slowly sips my hot chocolate that has chocolate ice cream in it because we ran out of milk*

[@sockgoblin2942]

we're all allowed to treat ourselves! And that's a great idea!!!!!

[@nina4534]

That low key sounds so good

[@ravengray3095]

I don’t really have much motivation to work out, but my mom had a lot of years where for medical reasons she couldn’t work out, and now her motivation for working out is, as she says, “I can” because she had so many years of “I can’t” and I’m really proud of her for being able to get through all her medical problems and getting to a place where she can 😊

[@Ren-uo5ky]

just my opinion, i would love a whole episode of podcast just about Menchie and Zyler

[@hsalle00]

Me too!!!

[@Tooscared2blink]

OMG yes!

[@Waveboardgirlie]

In regards to the love of food: When you digest food in your intestines, theres different kinds of bacteria that live there and help you digest. The type and amount of bacteria actually depends on the food you eat, so eating unhealthy fast foods regularly will make the bacteria that digest that multiply, because they have so much sustenance. Those bacteria also make you crave the same kind of food that they themselves eat. So, if you eat healthy and diverse foods regularly the microbiom, the bacteria, in your intestines will start craving healthy foods. Its just a matter of keeping at it for long enough. Also, there might be some kind of pro- or prebiotics available at your pharmacy to help the process. But I would suggest either consulting your doctor or pharmacist about it first. I work in a pharmacy in Germany, so I kind of know what I'm talking about, but sorry if the english isnt so great. 🙈

[@maevejones1179]

your english is great! i wouldn't have known unless you mentioned it.

[@bang3263]

Wow new knowledge everyday

[@AudreyDiolata]

Caught me by surprise that someone read this paper as well! You explained it spot on, so don't worry :) Microbiologist here!

[@susanp3697]

I just want to thank Ben so much for talking about this. From the ages 18 to 21 I gained alot of weight, going from 115 to 200 pounds in a pretty short time span. I stopped playing high-school sports and developed an eating disorder trying to deal with my self image and clinical depression. And you just feel so helpless and angry pat yourself for letting yourself get to that point. I also wished people talked about how you're treated as well. At my heaviest I remember talking to a group of girls who were bigger than me, talking about the issue of finding clothes that you feel confident in. And I was told that I was a skinny bitch who wouldn't understand. That fucks you up in the head even more that being called fat. You start second guessing yourself and feel alienated from people who you thought would understand the issue with body dismorphia and the emotions that come with it. Its just as much a mental disease as it is physical.

[@annakarczynski9142]

I think you guys give a very overall positive message. But as someone who has a condition and disease that has always contributed to being overweight. I think the message of all bodies are positive is important. I’m only 19 and have had many eating disorders. When I was 16 I was still clinically overweight but the smallest I have ever been. I had a sever eating disorder and was on strict diet. I still struggle but now seeing positivity towards all bodies really truly helps my mentality. ❤️

[@kelsienichole1049]

I was just looking in my podcasts to see if there were any new episodes to listen to on my walk. This one was perfectly fitting.

[@PKcoach]

eh? FITting??

[@kelsienichole1049]

@@PKcoach lol YES

[@LyllyBellula]

I am from Italy and honestly, if it wasn't for the quarantine, I would have had to find an excuse to stay home and listen to you guys! Loving the podcasts, thank you for all your amazing ideas and initiatives : )

[@lw9849]

Hope you’re holding up well in quarantine. we’re not far behind you. (UK). Take care x

[@claracallejo2824]

I hope you are safe and stay safe, don't let that virus get to you! Fight it!

[@hayden9802]

I hope your 👌

[@elanaofearth3679]

In the same boat. I'm in South Korea and happy to have uncapped wifi. Stay safe!

[@recoil53]

At least you have a government that is taking some steps about Covid 19. Here people are being told by certain "news" outlets that this is a conspiracy against Trump.

[@carolyngirard1808]

I NEED more SimplyFitlogical content in my life. This was such an interesting, informative podcast and I'll definetly be re-watching this multiple times during my quarantine lol

[@nauci]

I was having that exact conversation earlier about how, as a teen, we were exposed to tons of "thinspiration" and I was trying to follow fashion designers as someone into sewing and was exposed to so many seriously underweight model photos that I can't imagine anyone in that era not struggling with body image to some degree. Even though the current curvy standards are somewhat harmful, I think they're definitely causing fewer eating disorders.

[@kaydeeruth4180]

15:04 food addiction is a real thing that i myself have struggled with for years, thank you beyyyynn for addressing it cause people laugh and don’t get it but its the worst thing when you rely on food to make you happy

[@CapnUnicorns]

That is such a rough addiction because you still need to eat at the end of the day. It’s not like with other addictions where you can leave temptations behind. Hope you’re doing well and have found other pleasures in life:)

[@alexia3552]

Kaydee Ruth I’ve dealt with it and :( its awful. Like what can you do, go cold turkey off of food? It’s a unique addiction where you can’t just throw away your cigarettes or stop going to casinos

[@moonlady3000]

Commenting on the whole "body positively" thing, the idea behind it is not supposed to be 'you are beautiful' or 'this is fine'. It's supposed to be more about the fact fat people should be allowed to exist without comment or justification. There are so many ways people are unhealthy, but it's only weight that gets the stigma. People who are overweight shouldn't have to justify their life choices or the way they look all the time? The reason it presents as "you are beautiful" is because of how often fat people are told that they should feel bad because of how they make people uncomfortable whe they look at them.

[@dnfi5480]

Yes, and there are harmful stereotypes about overweight people being lazy or lacking ambition and so on. However, while it might have started as a way to counter all of this, it now often spills over into glamorizing obesity. I think the drive to stop portraying heavier people as not attractive, not sexy, is very well justified. We all have different tastes and we do not all come in one size. But beyond that, there are medical facts about how our bodies work and the fact is obesity is one of the major drivers of morbidity in the west. There is a clear proven correlation between serious chronic diseases and major causes of death and obesity and that stands true regardless of whether or not you think heavier women are beautiful (I think they definitely are). It's not the only unhealthy thing you can do, sure, people starve themselves, people still OD, people still smoke, but all of that is also not seen in a good light either. Imagine Taylor Swift coming on stage and smoking and saying lung cancer doesn't concern her because she is fit. Imagine then people going "she looks beautiful smoking, leave her alone". If you are Jane on a bus, sure, don't need to justify anything to anyone. But when you are a public figure, when you have a platform that matters, and you are obese, you are emaciated, you trip and slur your speech on stage, you have any type of health issue, you can no longer just brush it away and act like the only problem is with the people not feeling comfortable watching you.

[@moonlady3000]

@@dnfi5480 Except I wasn't talking about public figures. I was talking about just an average person. They are not "glorifying obesity" by refusing to put on a display of being depressed and unhappy with themselves because of their size or weight. And while I agree that the body positively movement has morphed into something else, it really did start as "fat people shouldn't have to be depressed because they are fat". And while it has finally waned within the last couple of decades, smoking has been considered to be a really sexy and cool aesthetic for ages. And anorexia for a brief period of time was as well. And rock stars doing hard drugs and etc.... Many unhealthy behaviors and vices have been upheld and glorified. I'm not saying that this is something to aspire to, but fighting back so hard against it being obesity's turn is an obvious double standard based on what society thinks of fat people and has very little to do with the fact that it's unhealthy.

[@powersquirrel8156]

YES! Body positivity is about recognizing that a person's worth is not defined by their size OR their health. Fat and disabled (often forgotten about in this type of discussion) people saying " I am beautiful" and being unapologetic about it are reclaiming their worth.

[@ThePaulahoo1]

@@dnfi5480 Well said!!

[@ewenconquet6842]

exactly ! it's just a way to say that just because people don't look like the normalized attractive body type in your culture, it doesn't mean that you're not worthy of existing and being happy. honestly, bigger people can be in perfect health and smaller people can be in shitty health for example. as long as you can get regular health checkups, your size or disability doesn't matter much. drink enough water, avoid fats and salts, try to eat fruits and vegetables and get yearly heath checkups and that's it. so yeah, no matter your health, as long as you can function in your body, you're still a living being who deserves to be, if not happy, at least considered as a human being.

[@starsxmoonxclouds]

40:35 thank you so much for telling this story. I had the exact same experience and it is so validating to hear you have the voice to share this and how to overcome it!!!

[@purpleprincess8996]

Thank you guys. I've struggled my whole life with weight and hating exercise. I like to think you planted the seed and helped me look at exercise in a better way. Basically not completely aesthetics or the scale. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks and I've been watching The Body Project here on YT which really has motivated me. I take breaks when I need to and don't over do it because if I do I usually quit. So if my thighs really hurt maybe I'll do my arms and upper body that day for example.

[@mawriverbird]

I had food addictions for several years. It really is the same as any addiction. You use it to mask whatever negative feelings you have. I suffer from PTSD/depression/anxiety and used fast food as my "drug of choice". I gained so much weight and now am diabetic... but... I have recently curbed the addictions and am slowly regaining my health. I hit a low point last year where I just felt pain in every muscle. I couldn't move. Enough was enough. I now eat plant-based and am exercising. I have a long way to go, but at least I'm going. I'm 44 and I feel like I have a second chance at life. ✊🏻

[@AliMeetsWorld]

thanks for sharing your story, i'm going through something similar right now . rooting for you

[@rachelmichele7697]

I have a food addiction aswell. I use it to cope with my depression and there have been time where I’ve wished I was addicted to drugs just because of how much I hate the way I look. I’ve gone through multiple eating disorders, whether it’s binge eating or starving myself. It’s hard being 19 and overweight all your life. I understand your struggle.

[@alexandrahuemer9145]

13:35 That Zyler moment asking for Ben's attention was cute as hell.

[@catguardian007]

No one petted him 😢

[@petra6830]

I love listening to these podcasts while I work on online school work. I love how Ben isn’t scared to tell millions of people how he struggled with his weight. Their so real. Love these podcasts!

[@morganavickery647]

Thank you for being so vulnerable Ben ~ a lot of thoughts you were articulating are things that have been going through my head for a long time. You are right on about ones relationship and perception of their body being effected even after weight loss and the struggles associated with addiction to foods. It’s hard to share these details but it is so appreciated and you are valid!!

[@sighcantthinkofaname]

In college I took a class called "Personal Fitness and Wellness For Life." If anyone is in need of elective credit and their college offers something similar I highly recommend it. We were taught how to use the school gym equiptment, the problem with a lot of fad diets, the benefits of cardio vs. weights, and how to tailor things for yourself so it's actually effective and proper. I think the best thing it got me to do was pay attention to my heart-rate while exercising. My weight doesn't fluctuate much, I can sit on the couch all day or go to the gym five times a week and I look basically the same, and it can feel like nothings changing. But, my heart rate does change, so I know it's not pointless.

[@oldaccount6152]

Wow, unfortunately im out of college i wish i had known this before

[@blueeyedtara]

I still have my text book for that class. It helped give some fundamental knowledge regarding our health. Loved it!

[@wendy3212]

What textbook is that would you mind sharing?

[@oldaccount6152]

@@blueeyedtara please can you share the name of the text book

[@blueeyedtara]

@@wendy3212 it is called "Physical Fitness and Wellness" by Jerrold S. Greenberg, George B. Dintiman and Barbee Myers Oakes. This was their third edition. I took this when I was in college in 2012. There maybe an updated version. Hope this helps.