You got this mate. Fitness starts with the first step, but it’s a journey. The key, above all else, is consistency. Don’t be afraid to have a cheat day occasionally, as long as you’re consistently improving every week.

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 ^^

I’ve always appreciated how honest and open Chris is with his audience, even when the truth is unflattering. It’s a nice change compared to how self-conscious most people usually are in the public eye. We wish you good health and happiness.

I would really enjoy a series where you go to every national park in Japan. Japan has a lot of great scenery, and it would be awesome to see videos focused on that rather than other aspects of Japan. Also, a series where you go backpacking on some long trails in Japan such as the historical Nakasendo, or the Shikoku Pilgrimage which connects many shrines and temples. I love the outdoors, so videos about hiking and camping in Japan would be really cool to see.

My health report came with a disclaimer: "The reference for fatness is set for Japanese population. Therefore, it might not correspond to the same degree of fatness in your country."

@@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.

​@@dranktf 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.

We got you dude, everyone's cheering for you. Also it's really nice to make this public, people need to realize how important is to be healthy and actually do something for it.

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

I'm 41 and I actually was able to turn my health around in the last 6 years and now I don't take even half of the medication I use to. Including mental health medication. I lost over 200 lbs in less than 2 years.

how did you do it ? well done!

@@luke-xz1gb well I became more active and ate more responsibility. I started meditating and reading my Bible and listening to calming music. I used more natural herbs in my cooking and cut out a lot of sweets and drink mostly herbal tea.

@@WCD_Media1881 great advice. best wishes for your future and God Bless

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Given losing weight is a personal thing, I’ll be posting many videos related to this on the Chris Abroad channel! (Youtube.com/ChrisAbroad) It's good to be back though! Any tips and advice welcome as we embark on this new journey! Open to any ideas on where to go and what to do to get fit.

Notifaction gang

Early :)

journey across japan again? haha

Yeahhhhh

Bring natsuki to England haha

I’m 36, trust me it’s fine getting older. The fatty liver might just be from weight gain. It’s reversible in most cases! And now you’re doing exactly what you need to do to change all of that! Good luck Chris!! 🥰

everyone I've ever come across with "fatty liver" was never from drinking, it was always adults and minors who've had a pretty unhealthy diet,

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.

Hey Chris, Moved back to Japan in February living in Nagasaki ^^. I was 85kgs when I got here, but I basically walked every day for about an hour or more (8,000 steps) and lost 10kgs by doing it. I also generally eat what I want, the most important thing was make it routine. Download some youtube videos to watch while I walk. It's really helped me improve a lot ^^

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

Like you I recently received a bad physical report, including all of the items highlighted in this video. It is really a wake up call, and I also feel embarrassment at letting things get to this point. Taking inspiration from this video and your past weight loss series to begin my own fitness journey. Cheers.

I suggest that after a while, you retry something you struggled with (like the long staircase), so you can see your progress! You got this, Chris. Im gonna be joining you for this one.

You should do a series where you try different sports. Hydrofoil surfing is one I always wanted to get into but it's expensive and there's no good bodies of water near me. Could be a fun series!

This would be endlessly fun to watch, please do

He should try Zorbing!

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

Hello Chris! I always love seeing your videos on my page

Mate, you got this! I'm a bit older than you and a woman, but I have NAFLD too. Just got diagnosed. I'm technically obese after lots of weight gain post-Covid because it gave me hypothyroidism. I did not try as hard as I should after and I got constantly told to not obsess by people round me - result, thanks guys, I damaged an organ! Managed to halve my ALT scores in a month though. Nearly normal again now. It's a lifestyle change. Totally. No booze, no snax, more cardio. Gotta be done.

As someone who has been struggling through a more healthy mental, emotional and physical journey this was encouraging to see. I look forward to seeing this journey!

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

I'm in the same boat honestly and it really is difficult to just "do it" and I actually used to be fit as well. The combination of Covid and eating greasy foods are just hell. I hope for the both of us that we physically and mentally get better. Also keep it up with the enjoyable videos! Been loving your content for a long time now

You got this, Chris! And as for goals, I've always wanted to recreate Basho's journey across Japan described in the "Narrow Road of the Interior" (Oku no Hosomichi). That could be a cool walk or cycling journey, and you could find very Edo-era things to do along the way.

As a content suggestion, I think it would be fun to watch you trying to cook your own (healthy) meals! Whether it goes well or terribly I'd love to watch it

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!

It’s all about consistently. I am a powerlifter, training 4 times a week at the moment in prep for a competition. I started for the same reasons. Turned 22 and got a terrible health report and kicked my butt into gear. I tell you what, I have not wanted to train more often than I want to, but it feels good to show up consistently. Very excited to see what you do!

You got this Chris , I gained a lot of weight during this pandemic as well , literally went from 50-60 to now 70+ , my friends could barely recognize me anymore and I realized that my physical capability has declined by quite a large margin as well. I'd say that's primarily what's propelling me forward , aside from trying to impress my non-existent gf

Hi Chris, walks are a great way to achieve a healthy body(and mind!). I think you have great opportunities to do series simply taking walks and filming wherever you are. Japan is an amazing country and all viewers would love to see it. You dont have to do excruciating running intervals... Nonetheless whatever method you choose i wish you all the best!

I recently came back from singapore, after being there 6 months. I actually kept my weight on, all 84kg, but my blood values were much better. I assume mainly from the extra walking i did. But my doctor stated i will just go back to my old values if i don't get more active and/or eat better. So my goal for the year, 10k steps a day. AT LEAST. I plan on adding more goals, like being able to run for more than 30secs without passing out :) Good luck to you on your active goals!

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.

I'm also 32 and am about 6 months into my changes I've committed to. Honestly never intentionally exercised before this period. Starting was the hardest part but now it has definitely helped me feel better about myself and helped provide an outlet to my depressive periods.

This sounds like a new upcoming series, “Fitness Across Japan” Best of luck to you Chris you got this!

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.

Hi Chris. Found your channel from your collab with Ludwig. Funnily enough, this is the first video of yours I've ever watched, and it definitely hit close to home. I, myself, have been hugely obese for the majority of my adult life. Was 137kg, now 126, and hopefully on the right trajectory now. Hopefully we can both share good news over the coming months :)

Good luck on the journey Chris! I've just turned 35 and while I've been fairly health aware I've been in some rough spots mentally and that translates to eating lots of food, plus a lot of my family are big eaters which carried over onto me. For me personally I like to find out what kind of food I love to cook and what kind of exercises I love doing, rather than brute forcing my way through something I hate all the time. I've lost a few kg the past few months and I hope to be a healthy weight (Or at least be a lot closer!) by the end of the year. Make it enjoyable for yourself and the challenge becomes fun.

Don't be so hard on yourself Chris, you've been achieving other things. Pretty sure you can do anything you're not exactly afraid of hard work

Health issues are awful, especially ones connected to weight. So many people I know have weight issues, and I've watched my best friend struggle with them her entire life. It's something terrible to see. It's a long, hard road ahead, but you've got this, sir! All the best to you in your fitness journey!

As someone who is wrapping up their 32nd year next week, I will tell you it was a fantastic age. I also started with motivation to get healthier and work harder on self improvement and while I didn't accomplish my health goals I did make progress and it was actually a lot of fun!!! I know you can do it.

“I too will soon be Chris motionless” is an underrated joke. In all seriousness the internal feelings of tiredness and lethargy is definitely the worse feeling when your unhealthy but it’s also the best feeling when you start turning yourself around. good luck Chris!

I LMAO at that. 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

Food is great, but getting healthy is so underrated.

I happy to hear you are taking charge of your health. The idea of wellbeing is a concept I've been very interested in lately as well. One of the most effective and simplest things I can reccomend is to remember to chew your food well. It sounds ridiculously simple, but works amazingly well. It makes you eat dramatically less without feeling hungry or lacking in food since your body processes the food better. Once you get to your goal I'm looking forward to seeing a real life reenactment of that CD PROJECT RED fan art.

I feel this. I hit 35 this year and in the worst shape of my life, 300lb+. Going back to Japan nest Cherry Blossom seasons and goal is to arrive much healthier. I tried climbing Fushimi Inari my first trip right before covid and I thought I made it to the top, but really just the part where the path becomes a loop so, halfway? I felt so defeated.

Chris, I’ve been watching your videos for years now and I’ve always appreciated how honest you are with your fans. I wish you luck in your endeavor! You have always had a strong sense of motivation so I think you can do it! Also the “round” fan art of you has always been strange to me…don’t think you’ve ever been much overweight at all!

You will do great with this man! As long as you maintain that same conviction you will be right and ready in no time. Plus just like so many of your other videos you will encourage and help others have the drive to better themselves as well. Your videos are easily among my favorites and help encourage me to travel to Japan as I've always wanted. Thank you for still being one of the tried and true YouTubers. You should be more than proud!

I am more than happy with how Chris is treating me, and strongly advise against any sort of silly "diet".

Oh god. Is this for real? lmao

Lol

😂

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

Wishing you the best of luck and willpower, Chris! I'm right there with you - as we are now fully in our 30's, I understand how it can be a big wake up call for physical and mental hygiene to take effect. Godspeed, my brother.

My uncle has fatty liver disease and doesn't drink at all; there's a type that isn't related to drinking in the slightest and is caused by foods and drinks high in sugar, salt and saturated fats. Essentially he did a big diet change and his issues with it are under control now - we believe in your Chris and are cheering you on! Take care mate, you got this. ❤️🌹

You and Natsuki should do a health-series where you're doing different sporty and healthy things. Would be amazing to watch!

I am also on the road to a fitter, and just overall healthier me! Its a lot to take on, and it can be so daunting, but we all can do it if we try our best and don't give up when we make mistakes or mess up along the way. I'm getting ready to undergo gastric sleeve surgery later this year, which is obviously quite scary but I have hope for a better future for myself. And I know you can do it, Chris! Don't ever give up hope!

I haven't watched your channel in about two years, and I didn't recognize you at first. You look so different from your first videos. Good luck on getting your good health back. I'm 68 years old and I've been exercising intensely for 52 years. I realized over the years that eating correctly is even more important than exercise. If you are serious try not to eat unhealthy snacks throughout the day. That's usually what kills people off quickly. Also, don't eat any fried foods at all and cut back as much as possible on sugar. But if you find out you're a hopeless fatty, don't sweat it too much. You may not live as long but you will have enjoyed yourself a lot more than fitness freaks like me that deny themselves everything.

one underrated weight loss tip is the use of "incidental exercise" it's kinda like exercising on accident. For example, choosing to take the stairs, get off the train a stop early to walk the rest of the way, being aware of how long you've been sitting for and get up and drink some water or walk through the house, do 10 star jumps etc.

"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.

you got this chris! proud of you! i understand the feeling, i've been prone to being heavy most of my life which does affect things like cholesterol and whatnot. i'm lucky enough that it's not bad but for me it's more of a weight thing rather than a health thing. point is, i get it! IMO, you look great and i never understood the comments about you being overweight since i look much heavier than you. what's important isn't how you look, though, it's that you become healthy so you can live a long, prosperous life. 💚

I'm rooting for you, Chris! I need to get back in shape as well. It's really hard to get back into the swing of things, but just know that you're not alone!

I'm not in the best shape too but sharing your story makes me feel less alone! Thanks so much for your openness and honesty!

I've recently started my getting healthier journey. I have my yearly in September and I'm REALLY hoping for good news. Improvements from last year at least. Good luck man!

The best thing that helped me was getting an under the desk tredmill for walks while working/playing video games/watching something. It helps me put in the time for maintaining my body's health (and makes me feel more energized). You'd be surprised just how much 30 minutes per day at a comfortable walking speed can do for your health! (Edit: fitbit/w.e tracker also helps staying on track with excersize too) Don't neglect your sleep too if you do - that helps your body recover and stay healthy too! Hope this knowledge/approach helps you too Chris - you got this. Happy health goals d^w^b

Good luck dude! For me the thing that helps the most is finding a hobby that's physical second and fun first, so for me it's skateboarding. A friend of mine moved from Ireland to Okinawa and is naturally training in karate, and the guy has MORPHED into a lean, mean, board breaking machine. So maybe try something like that for a series: The Most Japanese Activities You Can Do. You might find one you want to stick with.

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

Im a fitnesstrainer myself and most people who come to our gym fail their goals. Its not because we are a bad gym, but because most people dont follow our workout plans we do for them or dont have a concrete program or acurate short term goals. Im very happy for you, that you made this great decision. Keep yourself motivated and take action :)

I'm also 32 and confronting some body and health changes. Having dealt with issues around food, I think the goal-oriented approach is a good one to demonstrate for your audience. As for content around this, I think it'd be nice to repurpose some of your existing formats- which combini has great or terrible salads- show us parks with particularly good walking paths. Does Japan have any unusual fad health foods or exercises that a western audience might not know about, and are they fact based? (cue Chinese pelvic thrust exercise videos.)  Keep it fun and be kind to yourself- you're not alone in this struggle and it has no bearing on your character!

Chris i genuinely hope you reach your goals. While you look absolutely fine on camera, i would love to know that you are living a healthier lifestyle. the first step and the most important step is discipline, which tends to be the most arduous aswell, specially for someone who has your schedule so i wish you the best of luck in your endeavor

Hi Chris! Good luck with this journey and looking forward for you to report on improvements you feel :) What works for me is simple rules, that are easy to follow. Because nobody’s going to follow “strict diet for the rest of your life” for longer than 3 days. For example, I use smaller plates and fill them only once. If I want to snack after meal, I wait for 20 minutes and then snack (because it takes the brain around that time to realize you are not hungry anymore). Also rule of thumb is: your palm of hand for meat/ fish serving, size of fist for vegetable serving, handful for lentils and thumb for nuts / oils. When you are ready for added level of difficulty, be careful about sauces, soft drinks and alcohol - these actually contain a loooot of calories. All other rules I find to hard to follow and drop them almost immediately. Hope that helps 😁

To all of us in our 30’s going though health resets, we got this! I’ve been making huge changes recently and it’s wonderful. Best of luck to all of us. 😁

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

You've got this Chris!! You and Pete need to give the world the calendar it deserves!!

MAN i hope to see your health improve chris i know you got this in the bag

Hey Chris, thank you for your down to earth approach to health and weightloss. I have noticed that setting a strength goal can give you a good boost of motivation especiallywhen you feel yourself getting stronger. Having a healthy diet is also closely connected to getting stronger. A challenge that might be interesting is the Drivik Stones in Iceland.

I really appreciate the emphasis he puts on the fact that physical appearance doesn't mean as much as internal health. I know people who look way larger than me who are amazing at gymnastics and could outpace me any time in a race. If your internal stuff is fine, who cares what you look like? Thinness isn't always an indicator of general health. I know people with terrible terrible diets who have managed to stay stick thin.

Watching this video after watching your bike trek and spartan race. It's awesome to see how your determination and perseverance has already gotten you so far.

I also got diagnosed with fatty liver, I was upset to hear the news about that because my doctor told me it was odd for me to get it that it could be genetics. So I did the only thing I could work out to revert the damage, and so far I lost weight and my liver enzymes have gone down and is normal 😁but enough of me its about you, I believe you Chris, it may be hard, but I know you have the power to do it! wish you the best Chris :)

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.

You can do it Chris! I think exercising with friends can help you stay motivated as well. I’m sure you will find a groove in a routine.

I've always been pretty out of shape, and simply visiting Japan has always put me on blast for it so hard. All the stairs, all the natural hills and elevation changes just within neighborhoods, the lack of A/C blasting in cramped stores like Donki having me sweating like a pig just trying to buy laundry detergent, traveling most places by foot instead of car, etc. Because of this, every time I've gone to Japan since the first time in 2011, I always have a mini training arc where I start walking more and try to lose some weight so that I'm not *quite* as bad off again lol. It's honestly embarrassing when you realize how limited you can become physically compared to people in even just average shape when it comes to even simple stuff like climbing suburban hills and stairs.

Sometimes working out with friends is risky cuz people tend to flake, but when it works, it's great cuz you hold everyone accountable. I did a work out plan with some classmates one summer and lost 15 lbs! So it can work. Just keep at it! Definitely hike the alps with your friends! I wanna see that stunning footage

Others have probably mentioned this as well, but small changes you can maintain for the rest of your life are key. It might be tempting to go on a strict diet and training regiment right away, and it might make for better content, but I do hope you stick to your goal being health above everything. In that case, making small changes whenever you start being comfortable with the previous ones is the easiest way to actually maintain those improvements throughout the year, and then the rest of your life. There are practically infinite resources on fitness for free on the internet, so my suggestion is to start consuming that content before you even begin, find what youe goals align with the most, what fits what you like the most, because a lifestyle you don't like you won't keep up. I also highly recommend getting a cookbook like Coach Greg's (through definitely legal means, surely), as inspiration and rough guideline to see what you like and how to incoporate the lessons into your own cooking/eating out. Good luck!

Hi Chris! I wish ya all the best! This year ive lost a lotta weight. Im acc underweight and its been a hard journey. I was never able to pass the 44kg mark. But this summer im tryinn my best to gain weight and build some muscle. I wish you good luck on this journey and we are here with ya! Keep it up :)

Do traditional Japanese "chores". Like pounding mochi, diving for seafood, climbing stairs to a temple, dancing at a summer festival. Just a lil bit of everything. Have fun and get active

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!!!

I never thought I would enjoy running and lifting weights, yet here I am in my 40’s enjoying these things! I wasn’t really considered overweight or unhealthy, at least not in my country (by the numbers), but I was certainly not fit enough. After gaining some pandemic weight, 5lbs was a lot for me, I got up to a weight I swore I would never be, I began to quickly make changes. I did this gradually because I didn’t want to lose a ton of weight so fast and then gain it back 6 months later. I took my time, added new fitness challenges when I was ready. I made changes to my diet and tweaked it as needed. I lost 10lbs and had gained some muscles! Even though recently I am having a few set backs with my health, I am still pushing myself despite some scary challenges. This fitness routine is what’s keeping me going. If I can do this, so can you! Good luck 🏋🏼‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️! Best

Its always so hard when you learn your health isnt what you think it is. For me what I eat effects my mood and energy. Ive experimented with Whole30 and Paleo to learn more about what foods bother me and have found gluten, dairy, and sugar are not my friends. Everyone is different, so try experimenting. It's not an easy journey but I really hope you come out on the other side feeling better.

Very excited for you! I recently made a fitness journey myself and I hope you are able to find the same fulfillment and sense of accomplishment that I have found with my results. Good luck!

I can relate, my diet was poor and I rarely excercised. It's with the doctor's threat of putting me on my meds and recognizing that there is heart disease and HBP in my family that led me to make the changes My tip is take one challenge at a time. First I took on trying to exercise. Took me a few years to get to exercising daily, 30 min a day. Next was getting off of sugar, I was consuming a shit ton of sugar so I went through weeks of withdrawls and cravings, I was addicted as many people are, but now take in much less sugar. My next challenge will be to cut back on carbs and salt. High Blood pressure meds make you tired, so if you can get that under control you are better off. Good luck with everything!

@abroadinjapan , you should do a before and after test to mark ur fitness changes. As an Australian we use the beep test as a fitness guideline, its simple and u can pretty much to it anywhere, and would be interesting to see (if u do it) how much your score changes over time 👍. All the best on your health journey!!!!

This one hits home for me Chris. I'm 40, and have been on blood pressure medication for the last year or so... It was really getting me down but I couldn't see a way out of it. Then recently, on a car journey with my kids, my youngest hugged my arm and told me she wished that I would lose weight because she loves me and wants me to be around for a long time. Immediate gut punch of a reality check. That was around 3 weeks ago, and I've just lost my first stone and am already seeing changes. If my fat ass can manage it, your significantly less fat ass definitely can. Good luck, I'll race you to the skinny jeans!

I'd love to see a video where you go to a Japanese health spa. Do a 3 day 'Wacky (Healthy) Weekend' with Connor. No alcohol. Only healthy food and juice. You got this man!

THIS!!! Why isn’t this the top comment???

Hey Chris not sure if this helps but thyroid contributes to weight gain easily and you can get fatigue and other issues too. I have this issue and all the diets I've done have just yo-yoed and exercise is difficult because of other things I have going on in the background. I hope you get yourself fit and healthy asap because you deserve to feel better 😊

I know walking 2000miles was a joke, but that is a huge thing you can do. Calorie counting and walking netted me a 35lb weight loss at one point. You can do it Chris!

It's good to see you are putting your health above all things

Weight worries can go both ways, so we all need to encourage each other no matter the size! You got this! We believe in you!

As a "former fat kid" who went from 122kg to 82kg, I highly recommend strength training! Building muscle raises your basal metabolic rate and helps tremendously in losing weight. Also, there is no cardio better than boxing, regardless of whether you're hitting a bag or sparring (and everyone loves a boxing Youtuber lmao).

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.

Hey Chris, wishing you the best. If Japan were open again, I'd be out walking and biking across the country, and wandering through cities. But you live there, it's home, so it's harder to stay moving. I loved your cycling videos, and I'd happily watch videos of you sharing some cool walking routes in Tokyo, Osaka, etc. Like, here's everywhere you could walk to near Namba station. Or "I walk to every interesting place in Shinjuku." In addition, there's (buddhist or shinto?) old pilgrimage routes, which cover 3-7 days. Aside from more sashimi and salad, I bet some of your viewers can invite you to participate in activites with them. As far as event-type goals for fitness, it would blow my mind if you joined a Yosakoi dance team. I freaking love Yosakoi dance festivals, though they're not really known outside Japan, and it's a bit niche even in Japan. I've never heard you talk about dancing, so I might presume it's not your thing, but there's also such a passionate b-boy and hip hop dance culture in Japan. You could always go for lesson, pick up a few moves. Otherwise, how about Karate or traditional martial arts. I could see a series where you go do different traditional physcial activities for a bit, until you can hit a basic goal, and just keep rotating to new arts, keep on your toes and out of your comfort zone.

Take it easy, Chris! We're all wishing you good health! 🙂

Hey, as another Chris(who's also 32 years old haha) who's had issues with his health and eating lifestyle, and as someone who is working to better his health, I understand your want to get healthier too! Something I've done to help me more is "healthy carbs" and waaaaaay less meat. I went from 296 to 241 so far doing that and making sure I have at least 30 minutes of sweating a day. I know you've probably heard this stuff already, but as one Chris to another I'm rooting for ya! We can both get there! We can do it!!!

It would be really cool if you made videos on cheap but healthy Japanese food! Like you go to the convenience store and see what you can get healthy at a low price. You could even make it a challenge with someone to see who can find the best tasting, lowest price, healthiest food!

Man it's so cool that you were willing to put this out there. Cycling is mega fantastic for being low impact, low risk of injury. I think you should explore Martial Arts, there's probably a lot of content there. It'd be cool to examine the sport aspect, and of course how it is perceived vs UK/US,

Hope you come back from this Mr. Affable, everyone's cheering you on!

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

I like your determination! Can't wait to follow this process! You are giving motivation to us all!

Someone mentioned this already probably but exercising without noticing it, is so helpful! Walking the stairs instead of the elevator, biking or walking instead of taking the car/bus/subway. Also start with a short workout, say 5 min and then build your way up. I do this every time I lose my workout routine (it does happen...) And then I slowly build it up again. Consistency is the key (just like language learning). And learn what's in premade dishes because they're often not half as healthy as you'd think - homemade cooked food keeps you accountable of what you put in it!

Look after yourself mate! I made similar mistakes and suffered the consequences. Now I'll have back pain (herniated disk) forever and I'm just delaying a serious surgery until medically possible and relieving it with specific exercise

I have gone up 15 kg in a year and a half and now am really trying to lose those 15kg so I feel you mate. Hope we both achieve our weight loss goal

Try walking for an hour every day. Listen to podcasts or audiobooks meanwhile.

Dude, same. I let myself gain quite a bit of weight since the covid lockdown and as a way to deal with a death in the family. I've just lost 10 lbs now (about 0.7 stone), and it's happened only with a lot of practice eating "healthy" and just getting used to being mildly uncomfortable, allowing myself to give into cravings. I say practice, because there's been a lot of failures where I gave in to cravings or realized some part of the "diet" was not actually helping, etc. I'm rooting for you!

Best of luck, Chris. I was fortunate in having some work mates who were into running and they basically forced me to join them. My advice is to find some people like that to push you, and keep you honest in your efforts. Makes the journey less lonely, anyways.

You should do a series climbing the tallest mountain of each of the major islands, Mt. Aso, Mt. Ishizuchi, Mt. Fuji, and Mt. Ashidake. It would be a huge challenge, plus you can show how the different landscapes compare etc.

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

It'd be super cool if you made your primary physical challenge actually becoming the guy in that coolest bit of fanart! You could find a swordsmanship instructor (which, from my past research, is at least much easier to do in Japan than here in the US) and make it a whole series! I know firsthand that seriously practicing with and using swords and related melee weapons is great full-body training, plus, I'm sure I'm not the only subscriber who'd find it very fun to see you become a badass master of the blade! Hehehe, but really, I think that'd be a top-tier combo of a way to get fit and make fun content at the same time! Maybe you could even get someone like Machii Isao to do a guest appearance and/or collaborate with you!

as a guy who is around your age and also looking to improve health wise I'm right there with you buddy I wish you the best this is the year you can do it!!!

You got this Chris!! Looking forward to your health journey

Chris. I like the goal, but I figured I should mention that results are slow. Keep at it, even when it seems pointless. The hardest part is motivation so if you can start then you can motivate yourself through it, because once you do, it only gets easier. Best of luck!

I often feel stuck in a rut and lost in my old ways. You can do this, you are in power and you will find a routine which is sustainable and enjoyable at the same time. I am rooting for you.

When we went into lockdown I was 5 months pregnant and already a pretty lazy person. Unfortunately, since then, I have almost doubled my body weight. I haven't been that bothered about it, until I recently reached the point where I am struggling to tie my laces, put on socks and take my daughter to the park without needing to rest. I need to do better for her. I feel your pain and hope you can get to a point where you're happy with yourself! We've got this!

Sincere wishes for success!

You can do it!

Good luck! You can do it :)

Thank you all so much!!

Good luck!!

i don’t watch this channel a lot but i love how he says and says again how its not his fans fault but his genuine health respect

Good luck mate honestly it can be difficult but the best thing is consistency. Aim for a weight you want and try you're vest to get there through exercise and dieting. You got this!

HEY Chris just wanted to say the best possible way to get into shape is get in different exercises each whilst still being able to enjoy the foods you love, obviously not too much but yeah also maybe do series where you travel to the Island of Tsushima and take the trash taste boys with you, anyway keep being yourself and never stop I have always enjoyed watching your videos and you're the main reason I love Japan and the culture thank you!

wow. your video is oddly inspiring. hope you're reaching your goals! :)