I always thought I had a good metabolism, until I started gaining weight. Surprise, not playing soccer every single day and going to Dunkin donuts instead will "slow down your metabolism". Shocking. I'm shocked.
Yeah that was me too lol. I thought at first that my metabolism was really slowing with age. Until I realized that I was averaging 2200 calories a day.
Omg it's so annoying when people tell me I don't need to watch my nutrition because I'm thin. I'm thin because I watch my nutrition! And it took me one year to lose 35 pounds so I'm not going to fuck up again thanks 😂
I am never sure if these comments are coming from a "nice" / "kind" place or if the people making the comments are naive or maybe the worst one, jealous because not wanting to see other people succeed 🤷🏻♂️ The bottom line is, keep doing what you are doing to feel good! Call me paranoid but the same people will gossip behind your back that you've "picked up some" if you stop
I'm only 15 to 20# over weight but because I have fat genetics I am 71 year old female and 4'10" and have been on endless diets since 12 years old I often feel like giving up. I've lost a lot of muscle mass but you have given me courage to keep trying and start taking better care of this munchkin body I live in! Thank you!
I’ve been depressed and anxious about my weight for a majority of my life and this year I decided to do something about it. Ever since September I’ve lost 50 pounds (halfway there), and before I went on this fitness journey, I honestly knew nothing about health. Your RU-vid channel has taught me so much. It’s taught me not to be too hard on myself. It’s taught me how to count calories and how to approach various other situations. Overall, I just wanted to thank you for all of your videos and all the insight you have given. It’s forever changed my life!!
This video really resonated with me. My mum has always said our family are draught horses not race horses! Genetics definitely aren’t on my side, especially with PCOS as well. But all is not lost! Over the past few months I’ve lost 8lb and am focusing on building muscle, getting my NEAT up and carefully tracking what goes in my mouth. Thanks Jordan! #sortinghatsquad
I’ve never been this early to one of your videos! Thank you so much for all of the work you do. I’m down 35lbs through your guidance of consistency and calorie deficit! I’m so close to my goal and I am so excited to get there in a sustainable, healthy way. #sortinghatsquad
This video answered the questions I have had my whole life: “Is it true that some ppl have faster metabolisms than others?” Thank you for the information! Also I just have to tell you that today I used the Smith Machine for the first time at the gym even though that’s where all the mirrors and the meatheads are! I have been wanting to do my chest press there for months....and I finally did it! There’s no turning back now! #sortinghatsquad
Great explanation of the importance of protein and movement when in a calorie deficit. Logical. Simple. Easy to retain. Move. Eat protein. Get sleep. #sortinghatsquad
I’ve been following you for about 6 months and you have changed my view on, well my whole life. I have struggled with being overweight my whole adult life and binging. I’ve always looked for quick fixes and usually ended up going off the rails as a result. Since watching you on RU-vid and following you on instagram, I have lost 25lbs! Thanks to a calorie deficit mentality and to you I don’t look for quick fixes anymore and I have a healthy relationship with food now! #SortingHatSquad
A week ago I sent you an email asking about protein powders, and yesterday I got a reply from your team with SO much helpful information. Your videos and your work has changed my relationship with food, and I cant thank you enough. Right now, I am an unemployed student, but the moment I get a job I will definitely join the Inner Circle.
I sometimes get caught up in the fake science of fat loss. Thank you Jordan for always talking straight. You bring such great education and I am encouraged to persevere. ❤️❤️❤️ #SortingHatSquad
Oh Jordan you have my little muggle heart!!!! This video is hands down one of my favorites. I always was told I have a “slow metabolism” and by strength training, focusing on moving more (hello stairs at penn station), strength training, and so many more tips from you, I have brought my maintenance calories up my almost 500!! Thank you for everything! #sortinghatsquad
I appreciate that you don't just say something and move on. You explain the reasoning. Like with coffee, you could have just said "Yeah, drinking coffee can help with burning calories." Instead, you explain that it's not about caffeine consumption as much as coffee can suppress appetite and give you more energy to move which inherently will burn more calories and keep you on a deficit. The way you explain things just feels more open and honest, and I wanted to thank you for it.
I am so excited to try these tips. I am on a weightloss journey. Since Jan I have lost more than 10lbs following your tips with calories and macro counting. Thank you.
I appreciate you touching on lifestyle and not just age for metabolism! I have spent so many years on awful medications, eating like crap, and barely working out... of course, my metabolism sucks! I have mad some great changes over the last 10 years but I'm attempting to undo over 20 years of damage and I am older now so my body doesn't bounce back as fast! I really try not to focus on metabolism as much as being in a calorie deficit, eating nutrient-dense foods, and movement!
Thanks Jordan for making me look in the mirror and admit I make excuses about my metabolism. I need to get my shit together, get off my arse and just do it. It’s confronting to admit to yourself that the only thing in my way are my own excuses so as you say, the solution isn’t easy, but it’s simple. Thank you 🙏.
What I love is your honesty and willingness to share everything from science to nutrition to fitness. With more knowledge I won't get scammed ever again. Love you❤️❤️
Kenzieeeeee!! 🤣 Wow. Absolutely my favorite video from you and probably the most I’ve ever learned from you. Metabolism makes so much more sense now with this breakdown, and actually explaining HOW genetics play into our metabolism...thank you! Saving this one for future reference and sharing it 🤯 Thank you for all that you do! And alright alright, I’ll do more cardio! #SortingHatSquad
my man just wanna say thank you for being so real with things, transparency is the key to any effect of what you just said. thanks for this, also i'd curious to know what you know about people who already have genetically access of protein in their body so consuming it in access is just harmful for them .
I honestly love your videos!! I’ve always been on a “diet” and lost weight but when I stop always put it back on. I finally started listening to you (properly listening) and since September I’ve been in a calorie deficit and lost 19 lbs!! And 3 inches off my waist. I’ve also been working out at least 3 times a week, still a long way to go but extremely proud of how I’ve done so far. Thank you!!! #sortinghatsquad
I’m not exactly I need of loosing any weight but your videos are actually just entertaining and very informative to watch. (Been binge watching all day) appreciate all your work
I ❤️ your Kenzie impressions! Please do a video of her and all the crazy fitness/nutrition advice/excuses ppl have told you! Please! 😂 #SortingHatSquad
You are seriously changing the game by just keeping it real! Your honesty is so appreciated! In a short time you have just changed my mentality on how to go about my journey! I am no longer chasing these unrealistic expectations I once had! Slow and steady consistency is where I’m at! Thank you Jordan!!
I never knew that extra muscle only allowed such little calorie burn. The way you simply fitness concepts that the industry likes to complicate makes you so refreshing to follow! #sortinghatsquad
I feel you! 4'11" over here. I have noticed a remarkable difference when I make sure to eat (at a minimum) my goal weight # in grams of protein. Cravings and feelings of hunger are pretty much non-existent.
I used to skip your character videos because I thought they were just meant to get more likes. Was pleasantly surprised to watch an interesting video filled with useful content. Thanks for all you share with us. #sortinghatsquad
One of your best videos to date - from a fellow nerd I love all the info. Video idea: addressing and debunking 5-10 of your favorite fitness myths. I think that’d be a great one. You already cleared one up for me in this video - the fact that EPOC isn’t as impactful as we all thought.
For those of us older and fatter, sometimes even walking can be hurtful. I was enjoying my walks, but my knees got gradually more sore. Finally, I tweaked something in my knee and could barely walk. I found that if I do non-impact work on an eliptical, rower or even a stepper (where your feet don't leave the pads), most of the stress came off my knee. Just go very slow.
Love your information and the simplicity of it all! My daughter is actually using a trainer at her gym, but she's always asking me what your advice would be about fat loss or working out. lol Thanks for all you do! #sortinghatsquad
I just love you. You tell it like it is, you pull no punches, and you're kind and genuine...not to mention entertaining along the way! Thank you Jordan for all you do. Hopefully headed toward the inner circle soon! #sortinghatsquad
I’m 49yo and 4’11. It’s a struggle losing weight because I only want to lose 10-15LB. I’ve been stuck at the same weight since I started weight training, but I’ve been losing fat and gaining muscle most of the time. I love watching your videos. they’re really helpful and not full of BS.
you have no idea how the fact about muscles burning quite little actually makes me sooo happy! I'm a short and quite lazy female lol, and naturally, my bmr is super low, so people have been always bugging me about how I should just build more muscle! I remember once when I worked out quite a lot to try to achieve just that, it took me a whopping 3 months to build 600g (that's a little over 1 pound!) of muscle, with help from a trainer and eating a lot of protein. I refuse to center my life around building more muscles just because
Thanks for addressing the genetics side. I have struggled with my body image until I started strength training and tracking macros. My husband’s family are all so thin naturally and my family isn’t. I am training to be strong not skinny! Now I don’t want to ever be referred to as skinny!
Thanks J for always being real !!! I wasn't born with a " good metabolism " and literally have to work my ass off to stay at a healthy weight BUT it can be done . Anything worth having is worth working for .
Jordan Syatt knows his stuff. I love this guy. He has an amazing way of breaking down concepts that are often misunderstood or that people take advantage of in order to trick you into their “secret”. I also love the comedy in his videos. Two thumbs up #sortinghatsquad
Not going to lie, I'm a little disappointed. I really thought that strength training had a more significant effect on metabolism. How is it that it can help with reversing metabolic adaptation and also signal the body to be in an anabolic "build" state, and only add an extra 6-10 calories burned per day? I definitely expected it to be more. Hitting us with new information all the time, J! #sortinghatsquad
Digestible. Factual. PRACTICAL. None of these things are shocking if you know Jordan’s content. But wow, this one is really out of the park! I’ve been battling metabolism ninjas on Instagram and in everyday interactions. Thank you, Jordan, for giving me some ninja stars of wisdom to defend myself with. #SortingHatSquad
I am obsessed with you podcast and RU-vid vids - finally found something that actually works and is sustainable! thank you for everything you put out there it is so helpful! 😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #sortinghatsquad
Cutting through the bullshit per usual!! Another good real talk video. Can't believe all the shit I fell for as a teenager and young adult (hydroxycut, shocking ab belts, meal replacement shakes...but no clue about nutrition in any real way and no meaningful movement) D'OH! Now in my early 30's and finally feel like I'm learning and being realistic with health and fitness. Your content helps! #sortinghatsquad
#sortinghatsquad I love this. Watching your videos and listing to your podcast keeps me in check. I’m nearing my weight loss goal and I am slowly adjusting my thinking to strength training and muscle building. 62.5lbs lost since last May and you’ve truly helped me stay motivated, on track, and not lose hope when I’m not seeing progress as quickly as I wanted. Thank you!
I just wanted you to know that you've really encouraged me and I've learned a lot from your videos the last couple weeks. I started my fitness journey about 6 months ago and I've lost 30 lbs, but I hit a plateau for awhile now, I've been following your advice and it's been very helpful! (Especially the you can't fuck this up) thank you!! #sortinghatsquad
i'm a 4 ft 11 girl , and come from a family who have always struggled with their weight. I find it really hard to put on muscle and or loose fat , in the past ive almost used this as an excuse. but since march last year i've lost 30lb and i've gained; no lower back pain, the ability to hip thrust 60kg for 5 reps, deadlift 50kg and squat 30kg for 8 reps, and I can almost do a chin up! I can go on the eliptical for 60mins when I used to be exhausted in minutes and can last the rounds at jiu jitsu. I sleep better and my recent bloods from my doctor was the best they've ever been. By changing my mindset to one of performance based goals rather than weight and learning that i cant fuck this up because the only person im competing against myself is me, ive stopped being so bitter and frustrated at the challenge and started enjoying it :) #sortinghatsquad
So glad Kenzie came back! Thanks for the video Jordan! I am down 30 lbs from calorie deficit and exercising regularly. Also, love your muggle text workouts! #sortinghatsquad
Just found you (this is the first video of yours I have seen) via John (obese to beast) talked about whilst watching an Abbey Sharp video where you're mentioned. New subscriber straight away 😍
I was told about your Instagram and have been watching and listening to all videos and podcast! Day 3 in the books of ACTUALLY being calorie deficient!!!! So excited for this journey and lifestyle change! #sortinghatsquad
You are one of the best fitness influencers out there! Love how your videos give people important and real information! Keep busting those myths 🥊 #sortinghatsquad
I absolutely love your videos! Not only have they helped me stop binging but have helped me understand and be more patient! You are just wonderful! #sortinghatsquad
You're a mind reader. I was thinking about the difficulty of people using genetics as an excuse and you hit the nail on the head. Thank you! Great explanations. #sortinghatsquad
I loved this video! I can attest to the fact that increasing my activity during the day, ie: getting a walk in at lunch and making sure I hit 10k steps a day along with making certain to incorporate protein in every meal, including snacks has helped me keep losing weight. I am of course using the 80/20 rule when choosing what to eat as well which obviously helps! Thank you for these videos and your presence on Instagram. You bring wisdom to a world saturated with fads and easy fixes and you do it with humor, cussing and HP references which is obviously why you have my heart! #sortinghatsquad
Thanks for this! April from “smalletics” is always talking about this for shorter women, glad you addressed it in detail as well. Also, thanks for speaking good about cardio!!!
I'm trying a combination of increasing activity, decreasing carbs, & intermittent fasting 16:8 so far since the end of December I'm down 17 lbs. with 27 to go before I get to 220 & reevaluate my goal & approach. My goal is a 2 lb loss of fat a week which I believe is sustainable. So far so good. Wish me luck on my journey! #SortingHatSquad
If there was a way to broadcast this to the entire US population---screw it, State of the Union? We need credible people like you to have widespread outreach! You are amazing, and thank you!!
Really enjoyed the video and I love your no bs approach on the RU-vid channel it’s really helped me stay consistent and get back on track. #sortinghatsquad
