And remember Chris a cheat day doesn´t mean hibernating during winter 😜

Good luck with the weight loss program Cris,I've been wanting to get into an exercise regimen after I recover from my shoulder injury

Haha I don't know why it went to reply to this

Exactly!

Without a doubt! I like my cheat meal at least once a week! Tastes even better after a full week of hard workout and diet ^^

This would be endlessly fun to watch, please do

He should try Zorbing!

@@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521 the fuck!?!?!?

it also shouldn't be for a single day, perhaps like a week's worth, get that fitness in there and REALLY push himself to stay in shape.

Yeah he needs a goal. Like each month he could try a different thing. Surfing lessons, boxing classes, karate, snowboarding, kendo, aikido, etc. After a year of doing that he would be in seriously good shape

@@joshrees3413 overweight scaling is kinda just fake stuff. My doctor told me that when you reach 200lbs you are classified as obese and my brother weighs like 2020lbs but he is just muscle since he works out a lot. It just varies from each person since every body is different

@@jaredf.6532 but I am pretty sure if you have a certain amount of body fat percentage you are considered obese. 220 lbs at 13% body fat is not the same as 220lbs at 25% body fat. I am pretty sure most doctors use more than just weight when it comes to health inspections.

@@jaredf.6532 no it just sounds like you have no concept of health. It blows my mind that you have not considered that bmi is involved in screening for obesity.

​@@drankto that's exactly it, they use BMI, and BMI doesn't take muscle mass into account.

@@jaredf.6532 There's limits for natrual muscle growth. For a 6ft and 220 lbs man, chances are he has excess body fat (>20%) or he is drugged.

Do you want him to go bald?

But with pull-ups added because apparently you need those to strengthen your back.

​@@ThreadBomb 💀💀

Technically Saitama wore normal jerseys during his routine

TBH... It's a fairly bad routine and puts a lot of unnecessary stress on the body.

As if he hasn't already biked across the entire country.

I thought so too at first but then I realised it would put too much pressure on something that's already difficult to do regularly. It would be nice to get updates on his progress from time to time and maybe a very occasional video with Chris trying out some sport like rock climbing or whatever looks interesting to him. Either way I really hope he can stay motivated! Same for all of you trying to change your life in some way.

@@Torirubobbi I mean you can just start small like walking more/cycle more you don't have to immediately do something hard.

It's more important to be a good person. Sometimes life sucks and isn't worth living for longer than you have to. We're all gonna die sometime.

@@englishatheart It’s more about quality of life. Take it from someone who’s lost 70 lbs. The weight is just as much mental as it is physical. I was amazed at how much clearer I could think afterwards. Being a good person means supporting others when they want to make improvements in their life, especially when it comes to health.

@@englishatheart It is possible to be a happy, healthy, good person. Yes. Simultaneously. I agree we all have a time limit that's just life. I don't want to be unhealthy causing me to be unhappy and make totally illogical arguments.

@@englishatheart copium

Rock climbing is a super popular one and very accessible in most cities.

@@Bonyari_Boy I was just coming down in the comments section to say this haha

i was about to suggest rock climbing. the Japanese competitors are doing so well in all 3 disciplines of climbing at the moment and would love to see a regular person try it out.

This is a really good idea. that sounds like the coolest way to get in shape!😮

I started riding bike. Not sure if Chris has PTSD from the original Journey Across Japan the Never Ending Cycle of Despair, but I found it to be a gentle enough sport that it didn't hurt my injured knees and allowed me to progress at a rate I was comfortable with. Enjoying the ride and getting fitter at the same time. Proper road bike recommended though

"star jumps" ⭐ can I (as a German) apreciate this wonderful expression for a second? 🤩

Or in my case, work a manual labour job that kicks your ass for 7-10 hours a day, 5 days a week. I'm the fittest I've ever been whilst perpetually being on the verge of injury :D

Unfortunately not everyone can do those since they may have some health issues as a result of weight gain and/or inactivity or for some other reason. I was diagnosed with hyper extension in all of my joints so without doing strength training on a weekly basis my joints become very painful. I can’t raise my arms past my chest, can’t take stairs due to knee pain, etc. Your diet massively impacts your health and weight, so it’s a great place to start. Getting into a regular exercise schedule of 2-3 days of HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts and strength training regimens will build the muscles around the joints and will make it easier for people to do incidental exercise.

@@autumnlove96able I once sprained my right wrist on a bike accident and can't use it for 2 years. Long story short, I tried to do my activites without using my right hand and came out of it slightly ambidextrous. If you have a condition, try to do what you can do and keep fit instead of improving. Aim for realistic goals and you won't be disappointed, and don't expect to see any results within a year. If you literally can't do anything, consult someone who can give advice, like a doctor.

Standing desk is next on my list as well, somewhat costly but awesome for any gamer or office worker. But yes small things are great.

I'm mid-30s and getting older is horrible

Unless the fatty liver is drug induced, I'd say it is reversible in all cases

Walking is an awesome way to lose weight. You can listen to a podcast or audiobook doing it (or watch KZfaq…I guess! LOL).

That's a great idea, Abroad in a Pan can become a reality, not a parody

Love this!

I think that's a great idea! It would be cool if he consults with a Japanese dietitian about an ideal, healthy and traditional Japanese eating plan. Or maybe he could even try doing martial arts lols. Or an exercise plan based on his fave Japanese anime or movies 😆

Yes! I would love this. Maybe some healthy Japanese foods? I know I'll be trying them as well! 🍥

I agree with this idea! Sounds fun!

I LMAO at that. 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

Food is great, but getting healthy is so underrated.

That's a great video idea.Like a challenge for him plus he's living in japan so I bet people like us will watch it. 🥳

Very cool idea!!

oh wow that sounds like a well of content, he hasn't been doing much of those. Also carrying a shrine at a festival, stuff like that, it would be great. This comment needs to be upvoted tons so he can see it!!!

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Ya Its Not Too Late!! DDR/ITG For Me All Day Every Day

I believe Chris can do anything he sets his mind to 😊

Thank you, habit rabbit!

Citing about 3 weeks is a tad ambitious, I’m afraid. The scientifically accepted timeframe is 2-3 months [Read: 60-90 Days]; with the mean settled comfortably right around 66 days. While 18 days has been observed in a not insignificant amount of the population when observing what is know as the “cementing phase”; when it comes to real addictions (which Chris has with comfort drinking & eating), you must be compelled to give it at least 2-3 months. My personal thought on the subject being that 4-5 months is a relatively safe point when you can count on a habit having successfully formed. Especially when considering those who are burdened with quite stubborn minds, this approach can very well be the difference between success or failure! I only bring all of this to your attention because it would be remiss if me not to in the very likely even that someone reads what you said and thinks to themself, “I’ve done this for 18-21 days, but this crap still feels like such a bother!”, since that is not usually the appropriate amount of time it takes for one to form a habit to the point they stop noticing their plight to change and instead realize their goal has actually been reached! Remember: it’s only truly a habit when you basically stop thinking of doing it. However, if I’m certain of just one thing in all of this babble of mine; it has extremely rarely ever been the case that “about 3 weeks” would be sufficient to integrate good habits in order to combat bad habits due to moderate-severe addictions. I hope that any/some of this could help clarify for any/some one who might have enjoyed a morsel of insight into our whacky brain chemistry! Edit: Upon a second read, when I wasn’t so tired from recently waking up; I do see that you noted “start to become a habit”, so I will concede that I might have jumped the gun a bit on my reply, as you might have already been aware of what I said, lol. However, I will elect to leave my response up as an ancillary to your initial statement; which as aforementioned, many people could easily misconstrue and assume that “about 3 weeks” would be “good enough”, when embarking to form a habit.

I think a key issue for Chris is that he doesn't really cook much, and there isn't much incentive given how easy and cheap eating out is in Japan, while fresh fruit and vegetables are pretty expensive.

Bald man himself coming in with some motivation. I like it.

@@mxaxai9266 Agreed. The price of those are absolutely a factor.

There's always people to support you so don't be afraid to ask :)

Oh god. Is this for real? lmao

You know you’ve made it when mfs role play as your belly

Lol

😂

@@idontwalkslow Of course it is, does your belly not communicate with you via youtube comments?

Bro people die doing that shii! Not worth/10

yeah he needs to do somthing like that like some of the videos he did in the past with Ryotoro + mountain

I believe he did a guest appearence on one of his friends channels for his bday.... That friend happens to own a gym, perhaps more collabs as he learns the ropes?

Sincere wishes for success!

You can do it!

Good luck! You can do it :)

Thank you all so much!!

Good luck!!

A great idea

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Yes! Pursuing a sport makes exercise so much more fun.

Paddleboarding

Quinlan can exhaust him with a single hiking day trip. Time to explore Northern Japan.

turns out the "favorite bowl" isn't just a me thing I guess lol

Hello

Nice, i also managed to lost 15kg (was 100kg, now 85kg) in 2 months. Well the thing is i didn't do much exercise like you did, i just change the way i eat by pick the right food (eat more fruits and veggies), reducing the amount of my sugar and calorie intake, no drinking, no drinking iced water/drinks, good sleep, regularly took a dump, and lastly don't stress over things.

Higher proteins for satiety, lowish healthy fats and moderate carbs. As long you follow these rules, you can eat as much variety as you want on the long haul.

Hope you aced those exams!

It mostly comes from excess fructose (which is processed exclusively by the liver). Limiting soda/candy and fruit in general tends to make a massive difference.

Non alcoholic fatty liver is also a condition. I dont drink but have it and my ALP levels have always been high. I eat well and excercise but unfortunately still have a predisposition to it

A lot of stuff is usually not from drinking although people like to think it is. I lost count of how many times the hospital staff where I live mention how (random medical condition) would get better if the person did not drink. They have said this exact thing now to three people who don't drink alcohol including myself. One is definitely false as she is allergic to alcohol yet they continue to assume all medical problems are either drinking or smoking.

All that damn sugar people are eating without realizing it or not caring to find out.

That's a relief to hear! Well done! It was the only thing on the report that genuinely surprised me and got me quite worried. Hopefully I can turn it around like yourself!

Fried food will cause that in a liver, i have a fatty liver cause i ate too much fried food, im not morbidly unhealthy but my liver is at risk dispite not likeing alcohol

@@AbroadinJapan I know you will!

@@giannicolamatteo8155 yea it difficult but glad I could make changes to my diet and try new things out but I hope you have a speedy recovery same with Chris

@@AbroadinJapan Please do! Mine didn't go diagnosed until far too late and dealing with the consequences isn't fun. I know you can do it, Chris.

Notifaction gang

Early :)

journey across japan again? haha

Yeahhhhh

Bring natsuki to England haha

But the snacks here in Japan are sooo good….. I’ll just go hiking more and it will even out?

That's what's helped me lose almost 10 lbs so far in a sustainable way lol. Not snacking. I don't even really miss chips or anything like that, which is nice. It's crazy how I realized that snacking on chips or bread and stuff in between meals didn't actually help my hunger in the slightest once I stopped eating them.

Having three good sized and well balanced meals is great for sticking to a diet. It can get your metabolism in check and honestly stop you from wanting to snack.

@@jamesricks might help the weight but maybe not the cholesterol and such

You might be better off focusing on your stamina and strength capacity over arbitrary numbers. Cardio burns calories but muscles require calories to stay around. Long story short, lifting weights is good to include in your plan.

That's actually a brilliant idea! I'd definitely be interested to see what the Japanese gyms have to offer!

I’m legit curious about this. Eventually I do want to travel to Japan and see what they offer…. do they have Planet Fitness in Japan?

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This is an awesome idea!

When boxing, always get wrist support. Wether it be those boxing wraps or a thin glove with wrist support, always use them. Its not worth it to get your wrists fucked for the sake of hitting a bag. Other than that, maybe get your technique in order by taking some boxing classes so you dont develop bad habits and problems later on.

I was just about to come in and comment the exact same thing. Boxing is the best workout I have ever done and has improved my confidence too! I can't recommend it enough.

Ingesting ketones kills hunger & should make fasting easier, too much exercise can be counterproductive.

I agree with op. Doing some sort of sport that makes you gain muscle makes wonders for losing weight. Not just because muscle as a tissue needs more upkeep from the body than fat, consuming energy, but more than anything because after some tought hour of lets say swimming, your body demands nutrients, and suddenly junk food doesnt taste good any more...

Trying to lose weight and build muscle at the same time is the dumbest advice you could ever give someone. Musclebuilding makes you extremely fucking hungry, and you will not burn off the extra calories unless you literally spend your whole days at the gym. Not to mention eating less but not seeing the results on the weight scale is extremely demoralising. You always want to lose the weight you want to lose first, and then start building muscles one you are satisfied.

That protein thing is a bit much. It’s more of consistent exercise make sure you get the nutrients you need and eat whatever else you want without going over a minor caloric deficient with the aim of a certain goal weight. I prefer swimming 2-3 times a week 45 minute swims. High energy for time and low impact. I have lowered my cholesterol by cutting out some high protein high cholesterol foods. Like I love sour cream but what’s better is guacamole or avocados. Similar no more milk in coffee. No breakfast kefir (high protein diary with cholesterol). Lastly I try to have meat once a day at most, and that is not always consistent, but I love lentils, black beans, and tofu.

@@1337billybob I suppose for the goal of lowering cholesterol making those choices would be smart. I was thinking more in line with speeding up metabolic rates with an increase in musculature, as muscle costs your body calories to maintain. If your goal is overall health then you’re absolutely correct making healthy choices is always going to be better. I was also thinking more about maximizing results without making too much of a lifestyle change. Just giving tips more associated with my own fitness journey, however, I’m still young and not overly concerned with my cholesterol and other levels as much as I probably should be. Good on you!

Also small, but achievable goals. I need to try harder.

@psych that sounds like a good workable plan, good luck with your journey! You too Chris!

@@1337billybob high protein foods are more filling, resulting in you eating less. I agree that prioritizing cholesterol is a good thing but if the goal is weight loss, High protein is very helpful.

you know you can drive right?

@@bookboy6924 Shhhh, they are European.

@@bookboy6924 Pretty sure driving from Sweden to Denmark won't make you more fit.

@@bookboy6924 it's impossible to speak with danish toll booths and border guards

Aren't the Danes allowed to hit you with a stick then? Or is that only allowed when the sea freezes over?

He has inspired me too, lol he's gonna have to start a fitness channel now! Lol

@@audiooddities9982 Oh, he does have a fitness channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rd14ZtVynavan6s.html at 4:30 he gives us a sneak peak of his Health Babe channel.

True! I like finding a genuine hobby that helps me stay fit. If you force yourself to love hiking, biking, swimming, etc, then working out is no longer a hassle or a chore.

Good luck, you're at the difficult part. It's time for Kanji

That's awesome to hear! Keep up the great work - things get fun once you've nailed Hiragana and Katakana!

Keep listening to Japanese content And study sentences /phrases that will help ya cover vocabulary and kanji over time , i feel that you don't have to do it differently Short stories are great place to start imo Shiroshika San don't give up

諦めろ

無駄ですよ

He should invite some friends along each leg of the journey as well to encourage him.

this got me lol

This one sounds interesting and you get my vote :D

Right, so either you die of stroke or you die by tsunami, hell the fuck yeah I'm I

Sounds like FREAKING HELL!!😳 You are lucky you didn’t DIE!

90 km is really extreme though

You too big chungus, hope we can all achieve a nice health.

*lose

@@echelon2k8 Whoopsies

In the anime for the video game Final Fantasy XV, a character who is a photographer initially starts off in the anime being obese. Encouraged by a princess to become friends with the main character (a prince), he realizes it won't look good standing next to such a figure in his current condition and documents his weight loss with a picture every day. That actually sounds really cool and will make an amazing transformation video. Might do that myself.

Yeah, people don't realize: we humans have enough calories at our disposal to feed everyone on Earth (if we just distributed them fairly), BUT there aren't enough fruits and veggies in the world to allow everyone good health. In the future, we're going to need much less animals chomping up fields of hay and corn, and grow fruits and veggies instead.

And after a while I felt like I was not full however much I ate. - no wonder all the deficiencies you get from eating ramen only will make you overeat

Not surprising. Instant ramen is loaded with sodium which will cause water retention.

@@inspiteofshame Grass Fed and animals feed on good things yes we do actually need more and less of them fed on soy and corn

Right? I saw that and thought, "Oh no, not Chris Motionless. Poor guy. Puts out a new album and this is what happens to him?"

Honestly I think my friends may know Chris Motionless over Mr Broad 😂

yep i am so happy to see that he mentioned him

Motionless in White and Abroad in Japan is a collab I never thought I'd see :P

I'm actually glad he addressed the fan art, because the type of response he got, in which that art was condemned, is exactly the kinda bullshit nothing response that serves no purpose. The art wasn't made to shame Chris and he knows it. It's a joke. The people who take it as an affront (on behalf of someone else...), don't actually improve anything, they just throw some hate around and then feel better for playing the knight to their poor, famous damsel in (perceived) distress. Chris has a problem and that picture isn't it. He realizes it and works on fixing the actual issue in a sensible manner and that's all that matters.

I am sure we can get Ryotaro to chase Chris with a katana 😜

Coincidence, in my mind I wondered how long it would take for Ryotaro to drive Chris over the edge...the content would be hilariious.

I call it accountabillibuddy. I have one. 😂

Second this. My mother is my accountability partner so I lose quite a bit of weight when I go back home to visit for a month or two. Then I go abroad and gain weight.

@@HeavenlyCreature. Ryotaro with a katana, and Pk and Ryosuke with the gloves

True. I recently went on a hike because our country shut down everything (even reasonable exercise, if you can't tell I live in a place that's not a nature preserve). I went biking for groceries a few times a week but otherwise haven't eaten or done as much physical activity as I normally do because the places I usually visit by bike or car were shut down and restricted from public entry. While I technically understand the reasoning, most people either go to gym and avoid parks because they smell like concentrated dog pee. At the moment, I was one of the nuts cruising E-bay for a turbo trainer and home work out courses (which I generally hate.) just to burn through the calories. My ability to sit in front of a computer with no financial worries thankfully, is a huge fortune, but you don't realize just how much crap you eat when you're stuck browsing the snack selection at home. (In office, I have a mini-fridge that usually gets a few sweets but mostly contains flavored water and cut fruit.)

Yes, need to break that snacking cycle now!

I would love to see Camping in Japan