Travis helped inspire me to make a change and start taking care of myself. December of 2017 I was 118,5 kg (261.25 lb) had a chronic migraine and had one or two sick-days a month and taking anti-depressants (for the migraine) which, amongst other side effects, made me tired all day to the point where I'd just have to sleep during breaks. I and a few others at work got the chance to get 30 minutes two days a week to walk before lunch, the CR crew had been talking about health on Talks and I just decided that if they could do it now was my chance. I started walking 10 km a day, eventually I could jog a few days a week. Now I hit the gym after work twice a week, I've done two running competitions, and run like 10+ km (6.2+ miles) three times a week, I'm off the anti-depressants since like april and I've lost 31,4 kg so far (69,2 lb). At this point, I've honestly never been in better shape. I feel great, I look pretty alright now that I wear medium instead of XXL, and I have not had a sickday in over 215 days. Being healthy is great... but buying new clothes is a bit expensive :P I'm aiming for 78 kg (172 lb) by february next year and that should be quite achievable I think. Might get myself a Jox Machina shirt to celebrate then... I mean most of my clothes are too big now xD

I like this reminder that having a nerdy hobby does not limit the other dimensions of your life.

Travis is positive masculinity given form. Such a talented artist, gem of a player, and overall a good guy.

" You Come Here. You Hit People Because You're Bigger than them." XD

I’m a competitive Strongman, I pull dump trucks and lift cars off the ground, and I’m a DM. Love being big and freaky strong, and love D&D.

Thank you, Travis! I think it's great to see someone speak up about staying healthy; I find many gamers have sharp minds, but could really benefit themselves by looking after their bodies more.

He's an inspiration. Jocks get a bad rap sometimes. I love dnd and have been a DM for over 10 years now but in that time ive also won several body building competitions. Keep up the exercise everyone. Its never to late to start getting your health into gear!

Love your work Travis. Huge man crush. i'm a single father of 3 teenagers, D&D every friday and train 5 times a week. Your an inspiration.

'I grew six inches over the summer'... and at that moment, both Laura Bailey and I had to silence our dirty minds.

Travis is awesome

Such an all around good guy. I struggle with staying motivated and not being able to keep up with guys who have been athletes since they were young. I feel it's way harder when you start later in life

This is actually very inspirational for me and makes me want to make a exercise schedule.

Honestly, this interview was something I needed to hear. Thanks Travis and DND Beyond. ❤

Unless you're Sam, you better be willing to work for that acting career.

This is great! I fell off the workout wagon over the summer and have been needing some motivation to get back on. Us nerds can use some extra inspiration in that department from time to time. Thanks for taking the risk to expand the subject matter you're getting into on this channel.

Alright, gonna do some push-ups right now. All that talk about the best self is too inspiring and relatable :D

Thank you for talking about these things. Martial arts and physical training are my passions, alongside D&D and writing. Its all a part of the journey!

Saw this and started lifting some weights. Thank you Travis for reminding me to take care of myself.

Proud martial artist, lifter, and D&D nerd. Do what makes you happy!

I relate so much to the concept of being the best version of myself. It's something that I have had a desire to be before watching this and this video helps motivate me.

Travis and Joe are paving the way for a new generation of buff nerds.

Travis' words inspire me to actually do excercise more than yells from my concerned aunt. This is how you inspire, ngl. Great job, Travis (and thank you DnD Beyond for releasing this video)

This is a great video.

I didn't know he was a swimmer?! I have even more respect for him now

I Live in Minnesota!!!

Oh wow. This must've been recorded a long time ago.

So many great gifs in here...

Travis is such a gem.

Love me some Travis

Just in time for a quick snack!

good stuff

anyone who works out will tell you consistency is Always key! so when this wonderful man says to make a change then sticking with it he couldnt be more correct. just be consistent and the results you want will be achieved. if people can play WoW for 9 hours a day an hour at the gym isnt going to kill anyone lol ill always be a memeber of Jocks Machina! Your the man Travis

Do you think they kept some weights backstage for Jocks Machina in order to maintain a pump?

Hell yea! Jocks Machina :D

Oh, hey Pruitt

I love this because for us athletic nerd folk, we see that it is possible to live both lives

Yeah, people will judge you in a gym, most people will judge you by thinking "Hey, he does something to get into shape"

Expecting in July... how long ago was this filmed?

Travis Willingham voices Isaac Frost for Fight Night Champion

My feeling of self hate and not wanting to be seen working out is stronger than the good feeling I get from working out. I go for walks at night to stay healthy.

wow a+ dad material

I’m currently working to lose 50 lbs. Thanks Travis.

How is this brilliant guy also playing Fjord?

frits

Let's home he got a home gym with all the Kickstarter money before the lockdown happened.

I feel kinda uneasy with faces that close? Just a bit further would be perfect.

lol 2:40 to 2:43.....

oh and BTW my jags are going to OWN dallas this week!! lol

Some of the voice actors sound the same from the games and sometimes different

get healthier, live longer. what a horrible deal

Surely there are other people that play D&D out there? Don't get me wrong, I love the guys from CR as much as anyone else, but this channel lacks diversity. You guys interview the same four people pretty much all the time. It's gotten to the point that the interviews are redundant because everyone asks basically the same questions. Get someone from Acquisitions Inc. or even Girls, Guts, Glory, now that they're back. Or any of the multiple not-quite-as-popular-but-still-pretty-popular D&D streams. Those people are pretty interesting as well.