I dont agree with diet first over exercise. Exercise is first because when you start to move your apatite decreases. If you are not exercising and only sitting at home your brain will start craving dopamine and serotonin which you could have gotten if you went out and moved. And then you will start reaching for food at home that gives you the same dopamine and serotonin effects. Moving/exercise is first, food is second! Listen to the experts in exercise in nutrition please.
Respectfully ur wrong.. if u hit the gym or whatever and eat lije shit for 1 week let’s say. Or eat great for a week and don’t work out… u will look and feel soooo much better with the food first
I listened to this lecture 3 times and was totally blown away by its truthfulness, wisdom and how much it validated my experience. I retired almost 2 years ago from a profoundly stressful job. I was 80 pounds overweight with uncontrollable hypertension and severe fatigue. I was unable to lose weight because of my high cortisol levels, addiction to food and feelings of inadequacy and loneliness to the point of suicidal thinking. Day 2 after I retired, I started walking 60 minutes per day and very soon after started feeling so much better. I rediscovered happiness and joy. Then I made the decision to give up all processed foods. I would only shop in the peripheral areas of the grocery stores, fresh vegetables, lean meats and dairy. Present day, I have lost 80 pounds, no longer hypertensive or depressed. I am off all medications and my energy level is through the roof. Sal is 100 percent correct; you need to be happy before you can find success with permanent weight loss. Walking daily was my first action which led me out of my depression. No longer depressed I was able to give up the processed foods that were killing me. Last week I nailed a dream job, and my social life has really blossomed. The wisdom in this lecture is priceless and a true path to the solution for obesity and depression. I am still working on the consumption of a gallon per day of water, and I am confident I will make it there soon. Life is good.
CONGRATS on your success. I'm looking more in to that theory that a gallon of water is good. I mean, if you're in combat or walking through the desert, then yea. But I'm not sure this is the best thing for the kidneys. Personally, I wouldn't worry if you can't drink a GALLON of water. 32 ounces is generally enough. I know I'm not an expert, but still......
Great video! I had so many "aha" moments while watching. Thank you both for sharing your insights and experiences. Tom, I wanted to recommend a book that has been life-changing for me in regards to my own food and weight struggles. It's called "Brain over Binge" by Kathryn Hansen. It really helped me develop a healthy relationship with food and your viewers may find helpful too.
Totally agree about the happiness factor. What about those of us that are “skinny fat”. I am post menopausal, size 4, some muscle definition, and almost 28% body fat. Truly struggling to gain muscle and lose fat. I’ve increased protein and calories to a certain point and lift heavy about 4 days a week. My only cardio is walking between 5000-10000 steps a day. Night sweats/hot flashes are a big part of my progress as it limits my sleep.
lets get real, eating keto,will make you feel better ,but will also make you feel miserable,no more bread, potatoes, pasta sugar etc. That why people fail. They get sick to death eating avocadp, salads,eggs bacon, meat,vegetables thats it ,done it for 8 months.lost weight ,but was jealous of people eating all the foods l missed.
Extremely important 👏 information we all want to believe that we have tried everything, but are not willimg to admit we did it wrong . Stay informed my friends
OMG! I like and oh hell love you too! This show (but all your vids) are helping me so much! The author and interviewer makes so much sense. I have stop eating as much sugar. and do feel better and slowly losing poundage . I use to get out of bed feeling horrible and barely walk. I use to get well & feel good about me. Divorced after 2 men I loved changed mind on being with me & it hurt. Plus other shunning going on in life from people. Trainer is so right about relationship and habits affect your body image. Sal D. and David Goggins got it going on the facts ...so true & right!! Thank you Sal! I remember my parents only allowed us kids to eat sweets on Sunday after dinner with meat and the fixins. Rest of week only ate veggies. They were not overweigh either and walked or golfed or fished every day .This was to save money but mom hated the chemicals in food. My Mom refuse to buy soda , candy, and boxed cereal too. As a kid our family only allowed to eat oatmeal, or eggs, hot tea, bacon or piece of fruit for breakfast.....damn she was smart.
Quality liquor in tiny amounts is superb for body integrity / body health. Game changer. Gin, Vodka,…. Not a full shot,…. maybe a teaspon. More so true beyond age 40, age 50, age 55,… variable per person.
Interesting that the observation is that a heavy person is unhappy and something wrong...when I see someone like Tom...pasty white, skeletal thin..I think there is something wrong as well. I am in the obese category and prefer my weight to a super thin person. This podcast is outstanding and lots of great information. Great job Tom and Sal.
@@patrycja2696 I have been slim, in shape, weightlifter -for many years. Never Tom thin though and would have no interest in ever being that thin. But yes of course I agree with your sentiment that there is a balance for sure.
@@ArtbyPatrickPetruccello just a thought... What is balance... Retoric question though. As on the other hand there are overweight people who are fit, strong and metabolically healthy :)
0:00: 🍔 Obesity is a complex issue that requires accepting personal responsibility, but it is influenced by various factors including emotions and the drug-like effects of food. 8:47: 🤔 The speaker discusses the importance of lifestyle and love in driving behaviors and health, and highlights the negative effects of poor relationships. He also emphasizes that exercise alone is not sufficient for overall health. 19:21: 💪 The key to sustainable fitness is developing a step-by-step approach and a realistic, long-term relationship with exercise and nutrition. 26:39: 😌 Building the right relationship with healthy behaviors is crucial for long-term success in weight loss and overall health. 35:09: 💡 The speaker discusses the importance of addressing the neurochemical aspect of emotional issues and the role of therapy, water intake, and a compelling future in achieving long-term health and fitness goals 43:59: 🎯 The key to long-term health and fitness is understanding the why behind your actions and addressing emotional issues. 52:20: 🏋♂ Developing behavioral rules and reaching unconscious competence is key to achieving honorable goals and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 1:01:00: 💡 The speaker believes that exercise is more important than diet in improving overall health and reducing anxiety, but acknowledges the importance of addressing one's mindset and biology. 1:09:15: ✅ The key to achieving fitness goals is to prioritize time for exercise and take small steps towards self-care. 1:18:00: 🍽 Tips for a healthier lifestyle: high protein intake, avoid heavily processed foods, consume enough fiber, drink half a gallon to a gallon of water a day, learn how to track your macros, and adjust your diet based on desired physical or cognitive performance. 1:26:12: 🩺 The speaker discusses the impact of stress, immune response, and positive associations on glucose levels and the importance of considering these factors. They also talk about testosterone regulation and their personal experience with testosterone replacement therapy. 1:34:53: 💪 Testosterone and high testosterone levels can have a significant impact on athletic performance and fitness, leading to muscle gain and fat loss. Building muscle improves insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function. 1:43:54: 💪 Building muscle through strength training has numerous benefits, including improved glucose control, insulin sensitivity, and self-respect. 1:51:59: 🔑 Training and trying different things can lead to personal growth and improvement in various areas of life. Recap by Tammy AI
Apparently, no one could even get through the summary to read the last line! I like the cut of your jib, Chris. Tammy comes in handy. Reach out to connect.
I wish Tom wouldn’t talk. He ruins all the interviews to bring it back to himself. I love this show but I’m so tired of the way Tom butts in and goes into his own stories and theories way too much. Let your guests speak Tom, we want to hear them.
I wouldn't agree. Tom used to be very quiet in the past when interviewing. I think Tom has the right to speak, for he has interesting things to say that's related to the topic 😊
I think it is always good to see his point of view, even when self centered or controversial. I used to get bothered with him too and I tended to agree with a lot of good content I watch, but now Tom helps me to create my own truth. There is not truth, these are all opinions. The truth is inside of us and these discussions help me to find it out my own.
43:26 “If you chase aesthetics, you will eventually lose your health and lose your aesthetics. If you chase health, you will gain health and aesthetics.” 🔥🔥
I did keto for 6 months and it erased my sugar addiction. I used to buy an apple pie every week. Now I crave savory food ( steak, shrimp, fish and veggies)
I like how Sal is clear and focused on healthy priorities and his ability to communicate them clearly. He also seems to come from a place of self love instead of ego focused.
I get you @@Ernesto7608 . Tom has that tendency but he does it out of genuine curiosity and excitement. I have confidence that he will continue to evolve as an interviewer and conversationalists. Be patient and appreciate all the value that he brings to the table.
As a professional fitness coach for over 20 years, I can totally relate to everything Sal was saying in this interview! Almost literally word for word, everything he talked about.
@@livpizzano3044 same reason Mia khalifa rails agains her former profession yet keeps the name she used in it & still wants the attention it garnered her…
My greatest concern is how to recover from all these economic and global troubles and stay afloat especially with the political power tussle going on in US.
As someone in that “less than 5 percent” Sal thank you! It took me 35 years to realize it’s not about the food. I had to figure out what was going on on the inside and learn to love me! Fast forward 12 years later I’ve kept 130 pounds off! My life has changed in amazing ways. I now speak, Coach and inspire others so that they can releasing what’s weighing them down (not just physically) and lead the vibrant, healthy, active lifestyle they crave!
Sal is absolutely correct! The process he describes at 23:40 is exactly how I've been getting healthier. I am 55, 110 lbs overweight and trying for a long time to get healthy/lose weight and I finally figured it out after lots of trial and error. I have lost 38 lbs. But unlike what Tom and Sal say, I truly don't hate my body and I do love myself. Tom really has some misguided beliefs around this. You CAN love yourself and still struggle. My body does not look the way I want it to look but that's okay. I still love and cherish my body very much. It breathes in oxygen and pumps my blood and allows me to move and smile and hold hands with my girlfriend and hug my Dad and my fat cells protect my heart by preventing the toxic glucose from staying in my bloodstream too long (unlike "skinny fat" people). My body is a miracle and I actively am caring for it at the best pace I can given the other struggles or obligations I am also working with. What Tom seems to forget is that every "failure" is getting you closer to success. I wholeheartedly believe that. You learn something with every failure. I'm building new healthier habits at my own pace. Don't let anyone tell you you don't love yourself. Until they are inside your heart and mind, they have no clue. They are only projecting their experience on to you. When you deem the time is right for you, you will make the changes. From what I've learned, it really helps to just take ONE baby step at a time and it MUST be something you truly believe you could do forever and something you WANT to do forever. The reason I say it MUST be ONE step at a time, is because it will REQUIRE FOCUS. I don't know about anyone else, but I cannot truly focus on a bunch of things. I MUST focus on going to work, nurturing my relationships, paying my bills and maintaining my home. I can't do a lot more than that on a consistent basis if it's not automatic (a habit) so when building a new habit, you need to really just pick one thing and focus on it until it becomes a habit. Then pick the next habit to focus on. Then you begin to just BE the new person with different habits. And I no longer feel restricted by my diet changes because I only do baby steps and I know they are building permanent habits and will soon become easy. So, just find that one thing and do that. Then, after a few weeks or months (for me it is months), pick something else to add to that. You're developing permanent, new, healthy habits that will last a lifetime. I drank sodas my whole adult life but 2 years and 4 months ago, after I realized how much SALT is in them, that pissed me off to realize that soda companies were deliberately putting salt in our drinks to make us thirsty!, I essentially have boycotted them and haven't had one in over 2 years. Now I'm down to water, tea and coffee (unsweet) and occasional milk (I don't enjoy alcohol). And I have no desire to go back and I know I'll sustain this the rest of my life. I'm beginning to enjoy trying new herbal teas and expanding into medicinal teas now which is fun! So now my drinks have taken on so much more meaning than before when I just guzzled coke because of the taste. Also, I'm now working on my sleep. I'm a night owl but trying to get to bed earlier. That one is truly more difficult even than the sodas but I know I'll do it....15 minutes at a time. Baby steps. Just pick something you truly believe in and want for yourself and you can do it. And do it at your own pace. And if you're struggling, please don't pick more than one thing at a time. It's too overwhelming when you do. The whole point of this is to be sustainable. I'm tired of losing weight and gaining it back. No more will I do any change to my lifestyle or diet that I don't intend to do the rest of my life. That being said, although it's like pulling teeth to get me to exercise because I find zero pleasure in it. The times when I have done it, it does always make me crave healthier food. I will immediately, day one, begin eating better because my body just wants that better food. And I have noticed it enough that I've told people this. That's one reason why I think exercise is a great way to help you start eating better and then lose weight even though the calorie burned is insignificant. It's worth it for 3 reasons in my mind (and I'm partly talking myself into committing to a regimine for myself here) and they are that it supports healthier eating, builds muscle which does burn more calories, and up-regulates processes that mimic the benefits of fasting (which I do enjoy). Because I don't enjoy going to the gym, I try to find activities that get me moving otherwise, like walking, housework, yardwork, etc. It's just another tool in the toolbox. Good luck everyone. You DO love yourself at some level at least or you wouldn't be watching this video or reading my comment. You CAN create healthier lifelong habits! 😘🤗🙌
First of all, I want to say the lack of compassion, sense of superiority and rigidity of this host ensures that I will never watch another episode. I only slogged thru this because of SAL and the value he brings. Secondly, Tom needs to knowledge that people who are perfectionistic and anal like himself are driven because of insecurity and issues as much as those with outwardly obvious issues like extra weight. Thirdly, profiteers selling information have confused many people honestly seeking solutions, so many get trapped in restrict cycles that are not effective long-term. Fourth, the ubiquity in the United States of toxic chemicals that ruin immunity have to be acknowledged as major factors in the obesity epidemic in the United States. And as someone whose health was damaged by environmental factors, without knowing it, then under-ate an over exercised for years, while being obese, I can testify that BMI is much more than calories in and calories out. In America, the lack of a social safety net is a huge factor in the overwhelming stress that many people feel that is basically like putting bodies on steroids when they’re flooded with cortisol. SAL does a great job of pointing out how important safety and relationships and the social safety net are to health. Further, so many toxic chemicals are permitted in the United States, that are micro biomes are affected much more so than any other population in the world. Our microbiome affects of mood, stress, as well as weight. My relatives in Italy, eat bread and pasta every day, but because of the low-stress and connected lifestyle, and because public health is protected by outlawing toxic chemicals, people are fit and healthy and hardly anyone is obese.
I agree with the small steps as well. Congrats on your health journey! I’m surprised you said changing your sleep is harder than giving up soda! Although I’m a night owl and also need to revamp my sleep schedule and it is HARD!!!
Please start exercising and you will happy with your life. Sounds like you are very aware of your life choices and very intellectual. Exercise will make you aware of movement and this movement with regards to your brain.
Tom does not get it. If you’re in deep emotional pain and have been for years, you don’t have the resources to white knuckle your diet and exercise program for weeks to months. I find his attitude insulting.
I get what you mean. It may be his experience but not knowing or understanding how the amygdala gets highjacked and that definitely affects ones success.
Then stop watching and stay th way you are. But if you want change you need to begin with baby steps stop processed foods #1 just walk some and get sleep after that …?? Add whatever but do something for yourself
Back in the 1980's I lost 35 # with weight watchers. I was not prepared for the male attention I received and it caused me to have frequent panic attacks. I had also changed my hair color, wardrobe, and general demeanor. Strangers would stop me in the grocery store and ask me if I was a movie star. I should have been ecstatic over " the new me" but I didnt have the social skills to deal with all the attention. It took me less than 2 months to regain all the weight. Problem solved, once again I was anonymous.
For me, DiStefano is way off base about, just start exercising, the rest will follow. I went off carnivore due to social pressures of going out for a drink, to eat, happy hour, etc. After six weeks on carnivore I actually lost so many cravings, and for the first time in my life - after the first four weeks, I began to crave to go out and do physical activities. That NEVER happens when I am eating grains, sugar. Again, as in my previous comment, just telling people "You can eat all the meat, veg, fruit you want -- just stay off refined foods. Staying off refined foods IS THE PROBLEM.
This is such a frustrating listening experience. His guest is on a roll and has my FULL attention, and then BAM! He keeps feeling the need to interrupt him and it throws the whole thing off. SO FRUSTRATING!
Thank you Sal for your calm expression and all your experiences. I’m 100% on board with your thoughts on eating and exercising for our health. It’s been a slow process for me and I’m still in the game. Because it’s now who I am. I’m a healthy eater,I’m an exerciser that’s now my identity.
I wanted to add addendum...first I would like to thank all of you who responded with much praise and encouragement. Three months ago, I started working at a 5-star resort (Triple Creek Ranch) in Montana. I am working non-stop 8 hours a day carrying heavy trays as a server at a fast-paced kitchen. I am outworking the 20-year-olds and making a ton on money and loving every minute of it. I think at age 68 I am the oldest employee. There is no way I could have done this prior to my total heath style transformation. Age is just a number if you feed the body whole foods. Joy of living is so much greater than sugar and processed food addition.
Sal is right, it is a circle and one can jump in wherever on that loop and have sucess...physical, emotional, mental, spiritual...mindfulness on any one leads to improvement... each improvement step enhances the others. Thanks Guys! ❤
Same. I now can recognize when I wish to eat to satisfy a craving or because I’m out socializing with friends, or emotional triggers rather that eating to fuel muscles or brain. Hunger signals come in many forms.
My brother had cancer and was in remission when he passed in March he had two heart attacks back to back. He was a personal trainer and tried to teach me but as an adult I’m morbidly obese I’ve had so many health issues due to my weight that I’m out of work but my brothers death really hit home for me, can’t go beast mode all the time but I keep going.
What I took from this is beneath our surface goals of mastering health/fitness/eating is a deep desire to love, trust, and care for ourselves. That resonates with me and scares me at the same time... Thank you so much for this 🙏
Sal is better than any of my psychology professors. Through self-discipline and hard work I have achieved a decent physique, I never let my emotions control my eating and became extremely active. So I felt proud listening to the first few minutes. But when he mentioned the social aspect of health, I started to think about the days I used to go out with friends, sitting down watching movies, eating nice stuff as a treat, meeting new people without worrying I might not workout that day... I tend to follow extremes, so I'm scared to fall back into the lazy sad person I was before, but also sometimes I miss the emotions I had back then when now I feel like a well-functioning machine.
To whoever reads this, I hope you have a wonderful day and no matter what stay happy as that is what matters most in life, You are truly amazing and no one can ever take that away from you, Be happy and enjoy life, We don't have long on earth so make the most of it, We’re all gonna make it brah 👑
What these dudes don’t realize is that someone who obsessively focuses on muscle/body-building like DiStefano or on being skinny like the other guy, are equally unhealthy mentally. They have an ego complex and suffer from extreme lack of confidence which pushes them in this opposite, and yes extreme, direction. If you want to learn abt real longevity and health, read up on Blue Zones. Rarely does anyone who was a body-builder or had these extreme muscles make it to be a healthy 100 year old. Ever wonder why? Even Arnold Schwarzenegger stopped that lifestyle and turned to vegetarianism. Studying Blue Zones reveals that the healthiest and longest-lived people on the plant eat mostly plants (with animal protein making up 10-15% max of their diet); they walk or do exercise brought about by everyday activities, have strong social networks, effectively manage stress, and are generally happy, optimistic people.
Drug addicts, alcoholics, sex addicts, habitual gamblers, and the obese all have one major emotional trait: they're all self medicating. That's why you can't cure obesity without first addressing the emotional disorder. Whether it's dopamine, endorphins, or serotonin, our understanding of the human psyche is so crude, this is why addiction and dependency is so hard to treat. And by the way, despite big pharma wants you to think, it doesn't come in a pill.
fantastic interview, one of my big takeaways what Sal said was eat everything you want except processed foods. That's something that i believe is really sustainable long-term; even if you have some sweets on holidays to maintain a sense of community. i missed so many b-days and special occasions because i was " locked in" and i'm still fat to boot lol.
OMG! How true! At age 80 after yrs of health issues (99% revolved around restaurant foods) and a NDE with an ER visit, I knew it was my last hope to ignore my dr and get on a plant based regime with a commitment to not eating anything pre packaged! That was 7 1/ 2 yrs ago. I do occasionally eat meat…100% grass fed milk in coffee and some cottage cheese, and a some goat cheese. I dropped 50 #s few yrs back.🥳 I can eat what ever I want now…….don’t gain weight. Of course I gave breads too and and and and my daily, 5 dirty vodka martini, sigh🙃 No arthritis , only med is thyroid but, would love to get off that….just don’t know how. Brisk 3 miles walk before dawn. Turning 89 this year. However……….while all seems good…..hv lost and am having difficulty making muscle. ???
Longevity is my new topic I search on RU-vid and this video interview with Mr. DeStefano is really motivating. I'm obese and subscribed to the gym not so long, and I find this video captivating. Long success to Tom Bilyeu! Watching from Montreal, Canada.
Hello Nicole Jr. You say you are "obese" and "subscribed to the gym not so long". I'm not sure what you mean by the second part, but as for the first, I would like to help. No, I don't want you to "click a link" or whatever. I would like to ask you how you came to the conclusion that you are "obese"..? Many of us are indeed obese but certain "standards" would have us all believe we are obese. "Obese" is a very subjective term. Again, I do not want anything from you other than your answers to my questions and to offer, again I expect nothing in return, to offer you what I have learned so that you may, or may not employ for your own benefit, or to others. For the gym comment, while I know a great deal about nutrition, that most won't tell us, I know even more about proper gym training.
I think tom is not addressing the real issues and is falling into that talk like Sal is saying does not work. You can’t just blindly say if you don’t workout like Tom does then you are lazy and don’t care. This is nonsense and what fitness industry continues to push. Sal is approaching this with sound principles that will work and maintain. I have seen this in myself and others. Great interview!
Tom doesn't shy away from being the asshole in a conversation! 🤣🤣 I like this Sal guy, And he's right because I have went back to doing everything I've been healthy and then went backwards with drugs alcohol food exercise everything and it's the self-love that is sustaining my choices in a different way this time. Sal is spot on 💯
100% … Exercise is what puts me on track of making better decisions. It regulates my sleep, my eating habits. I’m more satisfied and happy every day when I exercise. I’m truly myself. Every day, is as if my mind is not fully awake until I exercise 🏋🏻
Long summary: (short summary below it) Obesity is a choice but it's not an easy problem to solve To solve the problem, people need to accept responsibility for their actions Lies about food and nutrition have contributed to obesity The list of factors that contribute to obesity include diet, exercise, accumulated fat, muscle mass, insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, hormones, lifestyle, love, relationships, joy, sleep, sunlight, and stress Happiness is a key factor in achieving long-term weight loss success People can present themselves as healthy, but appearances can be deceiving. A fit body doesn't necessarily mean a healthy one, and some people abuse their bodies through over-exercise, restrictive diets, and drug abuse. The fitness industry often promotes unhealthy habits and bad information. People who are obese face many challenges and internalize negative beliefs about themselves. It's important to aspire to greatness but take it one step at a time, focusing on lifestyle habits like sleep, sun, and stress management. Self-hate, restrictive diet, and punishing exercise create an unhealthy relationship with weight loss. Choosing to love and care for oneself can transform exercise and nutrition into self-care. Developing a relationship with healthy behaviors, rather than results, is key to long-term success. Adding healthy habits, such as hitting protein targets, is more effective than taking things away from the diet. Developing a positive relationship with food means prioritizing the value of healthy foods over the palatability of unhealthy ones. Creating a barrier between you and impulsive behavior increases awareness and helps you make better decisions. Avoid eating while distracted as studies show that it can increase calorie intake by 10-15%. Avoid heavily processed foods as they are engineered to make you overeat, and eating whole, natural foods can lead to a reduction in calorie intake. Behavioral changes are more effective when they don't feel restrictive and are more likely to be maintained in the long term. Emotional issues and negative self-talk can lead to unhealthy behavior patterns that create a cycle of self-punishment and overeating. The gut regulates neurotransmitters and stores around 70% of serotonin in the body. Diet can significantly affect anxiety levels; cutting out certain foods can reduce anxiety. Appropriate exercise is easier to implement than changing one's diet. Changing one's diet is more effective than exercise, but people find it harder to stick to. It is essential to establish personal values consciously, as they determine what people care about and prioritize. Self-respect can be earned by doing things worthy of respect. Treating oneself poorly is common because we know our own imperfections and can judge ourselves harshly. Treating oneself with kindness and respect is important, just as we would with someone we care about. Acceptance is acknowledging what one's body looks like and the role they played in it. Consistency and discipline in making healthy lifestyle choices can lead to motivation and a positive environment. Drinking half a gallon to a gallon of water a day can contribute to better behaviors, overall better energy, and a healthier lifestyle. Starting the day off with a high protein meal can help regulate blood glucose levels and reduce cravings throughout the day. Learning how to track your Macros (protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber) is important to connect the foods you eat to how you feel and eventually optimize your diet for your individual needs. Supplement companies can be like the pharmaceutical industry in finding legal loopholes to sell designer steroids. Taking such supplements affected the speaker's body's ability to produce testosterone later on. Testosterone replacement therapy was a game changer for the speaker, resulting in the loss of body fat and the gain of lean muscle mass. A ketogenic diet improves the energy production of mitochondria, which can be beneficial for people with Alzheimer's dementia and some cases of depression and anxiety. Insulin resistance can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, and building muscle can improve insulin sensitivity and the body's ability to store and utilize glucose for energy. Obese individuals can improve their blood glucose and insulin sensitivity by building muscle, even without losing weight. A continuous glucose monitor can help people monitor their blood glucose levels and adjust their diet and exercise accordingly. Working out and building muscle can help the muscles utilize glucose without the need for insulin, and can be an effective way to "cheat" on one's diet. Short Summary: Take Responsibility and Develop Positive Habits: Accepting responsibility for one's actions is the first step towards solving the obesity problem. Focus on developing positive habits like good sleep, sun exposure, and stress management. Aspire to greatness but take it one step at a time, and focus on developing a relationship with healthy behaviors, rather than just results. Prioritize Whole, Natural Foods and Avoid Heavily Processed Foods: Eating whole, natural foods can lead to a reduction in calorie intake, while heavily processed foods are engineered to make you overeat. Prioritize healthy foods over palatable, unhealthy ones. Drinking half a gallon to a gallon of water a day can contribute to better behaviors, overall better energy, and a healthier lifestyle. Starting the day off with a high protein meal can help regulate blood glucose levels and reduce cravings throughout the day. Focus on Building Muscle and Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor: Building muscle can improve insulin sensitivity, the body's ability to store and utilize glucose for energy, and can help the muscles utilize glucose without the need for insulin. Use a continuous glucose monitor to monitor blood glucose levels and adjust the diet and exercise accordingly. It is also essential to establish personal values consciously, as they determine what people care about and prioritize. Self-respect can be earned by doing things worthy of respect, and treating oneself with kindness and respect is important, just as we would with someone we care about.
My motivation now is this: The healthcare system in the US is horrible. People don't have any say in what care they get. Their doctors don't even get to really have any say. Insurance companies dictate what care you get. The best weapon against that is to be in the best shape you can be to avoid hospitalization/pharmaceuticals/modern healthcare. Even if you have a condition or disability, you can take charge of your health to the point that you minimize complications and hospital stays. If you don't take charge of your health today, a stranger will take charge of your health tomorrow. Take care of yourself!
One of the best Podcasts I have come across on health and fitness. The Guest is really remarkable, genuine and very knowledgeable. This episode deserves at least a million likes 💯👏👏
Hey Tom! I've been binge-watching your channel since I started my health journey 12 weeks ago. I got discouraged yesterday when I got my blood work back - triglycerides LDL and HDL still off but compared to 3 months ago it's better. Hi vegetable low carb and time restricted eating. I'm feeling great but impatient lol
Add some prolonged water fasts aswell, i had high triglycerides and higher than normal LDL some years ago, just got back my health checkup and its all normal now after doing some fasts here and there these years.
This guy really gets it man. I knew when he disagreed with Tom about the mindset required to move forward. Not everyone has the same toolkit available. Even explaining these things, for some people it’s an uphill battle for more nuanced and complicated reasons. This is why despite all the cult diets etc that most of them fail.
Wow - what an insightfull man - Tom listen to this because he is right - you are one in a million - and you want to impact "average" people the most. That means setting the goals a little lower. I feel most motivational speakers are not given enough emphasize to this matter. Very good interview!
They are literally talking past eachother. Tom doesn't understand that he is a driven freak of nature that not all of us are. Sal knows most people are only going to make change by minor increments.
I wish people really understood this God's word says bodily exercise profits nothing no matter how fit u r u still gonna DIE MAYBE JUST NOT SOON OR LATER END TO EVERYONES LIFE SOME PEOPLE GO CRAZY OVER WORKING OUT!!! JUST EAT RIGHT ✅ TREAT PEOPLE RIGHT GOD WILL DO THE REST NOTHINGS WRONG WITH EXERCISE BUT DONT BE OBSESSED WITH IT!!!
To add to why therapy is essential for long-term weight loss- It's more than just the mood boost/chemical impact/addictive quality of some foods. For some, like myself, added weight is used to provide a sense of protection. I didn't realize I was doing this until I started therapy. As a sexual assault and domestic abuse survivor, I was making myself physically bigger in order to lower my chances of being assaulted again. It's like I was hiding behind fat. There were many instances when I would drop excess fat and then fall into binge eating because I got hit on. Without therapy, I don't think I would have become conscious of this pattern of behavior.
@@littleleafyleaf I would say the biggest thing was pattern recognition. I couldn't fix what I wasn't aware of. My therapist helped me identify the trigger of my binge and weight gain. We talked through why that wasn't a great strategy and what I could do to feel safe. I would also recommend Jon Gabriel's book "The Gabriel Method". He specifically addresses the uses of gaining weight as a "protective barrier".
For me it was diet first (keto).. it became much easier to work out after i had lost a significant amount of weight ...i lost 40lbs and now working on building muscle ...thank you tom...i have been watching you for years ..sincerely, this 61 yr. old woman😊💪
Loved Sal’s approach more than the, “beast mode mentality. “ Obviously total deprivation is not working for 95% of the population. Definitely “adding” more protein to my lifestyle totally changed everything for me.
I just can't undestand what's so extreme about it. It's so EASY and way cheaper than fast food. It allows your body to heal up and bounce back. The best part is feeling AMAZING after being sick and stressed out for decades.
OMG! I haven't watched a Tom Bilyeu interview in months (been on a Huberman fest and then metabolic health rabbit hole...), BUT as I'm watching this video I'm remembering how much I simply LOVE Tom's mind... "I'm thinking outloud..." Keep doing what you do Tom! You're amazing!
Sal you are amazing with your honest and realistic way to approach exercise and healthy lifestyle choices- I am a busy working mom of a special needs child and my day is crazy from morning to night-if I can make 2-3 days available for my strength training then that’s a win for me 💪❤️ Thank you Sal for being so relatable and understanding in your approach to exercise and healthy choices!
Some good information, but DiStefano kept slipping back into - just don't eat the wrong foods. Even if you say, eat all you want of fruits, veg, meat -- just not heavily processed foods -- this is obvious. But to the addicted - & sugary foods, refined carbs -- these are heavily addictive to most people and some are highly carb sensitive. It is how you overcome these addictios. If we are dealing with physical triggers in our body; physical reactions to certain foods, additives, sugar, carbs, then we need help overcoming that. Please don't be another "expert" that says, you can have all the meat, veg, fruits you want -- just don't eat that other stuff. Of all the many diets I have done, carnivore was highly successful for me .... while I did it for six weeks. Lost from size 16 to a 12. When I went off, these addictions slowly took hold. Then covid. I have not been able to get back. I DO love the advice of getting so much protein in & protein with every meal, and drink the water. These would help displace some things, but there needs to be some kind of help to overcome that I then want my candy, or my bread. It is an extremely strong impulse that is sooooo difficult to deal with.
Tom has many blind spots, not having a family makes him difficult to relate too. To be in “beast mode” when you have a family would guarantee you having some pretty neglected children. I was a follower of this whole “beast mode” mentality until I became a parent and life isn’t just about you. Finding balance and putting energy into someone or something outside of yourself is so much more fulfilling. Idk he comes off self obsessed at times and wants to be glorified for it.
Didn’t know he doesn’t have kids, this makes so much sense now. Way too self absorbed. “More” isn’t always better, kids and lots of other things in life taught me that.
A blind spot is using your kids as an excuse which they should NEVER be - an excuse for not working, not working out, not starting a new career etc etc etc
@@1bluegreen2 I think he is an excellent father to his UNborn children. If he ever decides to be a dad, he will not have to ever choose between parenting and earning a living. Like I said do not bring kids into the world and then forever use them as the excuse for ....fill in the blank.
The guest was great but Tom's perspective is so dangerous. People aren't less motivated now, this same country is much, much fatter than it used to be because most affordable food is poison and workers are chained to desks all day. Most people have to drive because nothing is within walking distance, so no exercise is built into the day. We have a system problem, stop blaming personal responsibility please.
In that case why is there so many people (many I know in real life) who MAKE it work despite their desk job and everything not being “set up” in their favor to exercise or eat healthy? - because 1. They want to be healthy really badly - they have a strong why. 2. They’re not F**ing lazy and they don’t play the victim - they take change of their lives. People have a choice.
@@paulinatracz3002 I'm sure you have seen people like that, but my point is that it didn't used to take superhuman willpower to live a healthy life before industrialized life. Plus willpower is genetic so why shame people without it.
Tom tends to interrupt his guests a lot. This guy was trying to complete almost 3 thoughts that I really thought were important and he didn’t even get a chance because Tom kept interrupting him 🥴 a bit annoying
This whole episode, I am just infuriated by Tom. Sal comes at this with compassion and empathy for people who are struggling and looking at what actually gets tangible results and Tom continually just keeps perpetuating and reiterating the toxic mentality that keeps people stuck where they are because it's just more self flatulation and punishment which Sal KEEPS REPEATING IS NOT EFFECTIVE. I just wanna scream "Holy fuck Tom you are not listening!"
@Tom Bilyeu seems to justify himself often which I think is related to his ego. Happens in every podcast; iit takes away from the interview instead of letting the guest speak. It's a shame because these people have great things to say.
"Exercise doesn't work" - thumbnail. Guest goes on to discuss the findings of a meta-analysis that demonstrated exercise as effective, if not better, than pharmaceuticals/talk therapy for treating anxiety and depression @1:00:44. Exercise doesn't work. Got it. Very high-quality and accurate thumbnail to represent the totality of this interview.
Honestly the only reason I replase is depressing events: break ups, death, loosing a job. It’s so easy to not know how to cope and go back to old habits.
Agree with Sal on exercise as the first line of treatment for depression and anxiety. That’s a quick and immediate fix. Once you’re in a stable state or better mood then fix the diet diet to see the results of exercise and long term fix.
It happens here the same it does in most of Tom Bilyeu's interviews: The person interviewed is saying very interesting things and one is pending on his words, when Billyeu interrupts with some dumb comment, often about himself, and the topic is diverted, to one's loss. This frustrates me to a point that I exit the video and look for something else.
Still in the middle of watching so far Tom doesn’t seem to get it. Anyway I had to comment because Sal is the most empathetic, understanding, fitness professional I have ever seen. I almost skipped this episode. I am so glad I didn’t. The other ones I see on RU-vid feel like they’re better than fat people. I know they don’t say it directly but it feels that way.
Tom doesn't get it. He is 1 in 100. People do want it and have the desire. Willpower is like anything it has to be trained and developed. It's not a light switch.
i really like sal, he clearly knows how the majority of people think/feel/act & tom has no idea & is on another planet of the minority of ppl who are overachievers which is extremely un-relatable and not helpful for the vast majority of ppl. thank you sal for all of your knowledge & passion, u are incredible & this podcast changed my life! ❤
I LOVE your passion and brilliance Tom!! Just a quick correction though. Mitochondria are not microbes. They're organelles, inside our cells, in our body, inherently part of our body, unlike the microbiome which is external and ever-changing. Mitochondria are cellular structures that produce energy and respiration to power the cell's biochemical reactions which is stored as ATP.
I paused this video around the 21 minutes time frame to make a comment. It's so true that not everyone has the ability to be in a "beast mode" all the time like high performers are that have a different mentality than others do that struggle. I agree that there is always something in our life that is keeping us from having the motivation and discipline to do what is necessary to succeed in more healthy ways. We need to get to the root problem, acknowledge the problem, or we will not have long term success. Will watch the remaining video after work. Thanks for sharing.
It's sad to ear once again, successful experts telling you "diet, exercice, sleep, natural, ... and you will feel great! guarantee! Just do it, what's wrong with you ?? Me ? Did it perfectly, didn't work, felt like shit, now I inject hormones and I'm great !"....
I salute you sal. I relate to everything u are saying. You truly understand people n their actions. You are so so amazing for the impact u have on us!! 😘 😘
From a psychological standpoint, it’s usually emotional triggers that push people back to bad habits(food, alcohol, drugs). A fight with a family member or friend, very stressful day at work, or a series of many stressful days at work. Overwhelmed by day to day life and having that one bad day where you’re like I want a cookie and Netflix and decompress. Trying to find alternatives that feel good is hard. I’m going to try to make a Chai Tea latte and an appointment with my therapist instead.
I hope one day the experts and gurus realize that just because one way or one method worked for them or on most, doesn’t mean it’s a one size fits all. It might be a good place to start especially if you’re a beginner and totally clueless.
Great podcast. I do disagree with the exercise over diet statement, but I’m also talking from an “n” of 1. For me, being fat and inflamed meant exercise was hell. Once I sorted my diet and lost 50lb, then the exercise was much better all round.
This guy is right on. Food addiction is real, especially when it comes to carbs and sugar. This is why people fail often. It can’t be thought of as a diet, it must be considered as an addiction- because it is.
There is another component to weight re-gain. Sometimes the unconscious mind decides it is safer with weight on, or it's getting something from being overweight. It's unconscious and it controls the person. For example, one of my clients unconscious mind kept her regaining weight, because when she was a young girl she was hospitalized for malnutrition. (Her family was very poor due to world war 2.) The doctor overseeing her told her "if you don't eat you are going to die" So her unconscious mind took command, and everytime she would diet, she would sabotage and regain her weight. Once she realized that she made peace with it, and she didn't go back to that pattern.
Sal has changed the narrative in fitness. I would’ve considered myself an advanced level fitness practitioner two years ago. But my game has come a long way listening to Sal and the guys at Mind Pump.
