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Bbq weight gains are low and slow just like the cooking process. 😉
Underrated comment here
@@MadScientistBBQ Not to take away from the underrated comment... ;-) I'm 6' 2" and went from 285lbs down to 210 in 7 months on carnivore. I'm 48 and I'm in better health and shape than I was at 28. I've never had better blood test results either! You technically wouldn't have to sacrifice that much on the BBQ side of things, except sugary sauces and rubs, which is super doable. There is a lot of information out there, notably from doctors like Ken Berry and Shawn Baker. Please consider it - it might be the right answer for you and we want you healthy! The results can be staggering. Once you reach your ideal weight, you could then decide to stay on it or retransition into some kind of maintenance regime of your choice. There is A LOT of super positive testimony out there besides mine.
Lmao
The best way to lose the weight is the same way you gained it…low and slow. 0.5% - 1% of body weight per week. If you go faster, your appetite will catch up and you’ll gain it right back.
@@Flipflop437 Is that how you did it? I've been at my current weight for 18 months, so I doubt my appetite will catch up to me at this point. I know plenty of people who have been on carnivore for years and have maintained exceptional health and lean muscle mass. Seems to me that the low and slow approach is slow torture because you're always one step away from crashing back into bad habits. It took me 3 weeks to get fat-adapted on carnivore, and from that point, I could be surrounded by carbs and sugar and couldn't care less. It's not a struggle any more. There are many approaches to losing weight, but I'm skeptical of anyone claiming they know the "best" way. I can only suggest what I know worked for me and a growing number of people, while realizing other people's mileage may vary.
Cheers to you addressing it openly, honestly and directly
Thanks I appreciate it!
You see all this grandmaster barbecue guys they're all fat@@MadScientistBBQ
The irony here is that I found you on my weight loss journey. I started a carnivore diet and was looking at creative ways to get variety in my diet. I had been smoking some food on an electric smoker, and started watching your videos in search of better BBQ. I appreciate your videos, they have helped me on this journey.
Carnivore is definitely achievable with bbq! Salt/pepper + smoke! Did it for 2 months the end of the year. Lost 15lbs! Felt even better
Haha - same here! I started carnivore, got bored and bought my first smoker. :D
Carnivore here as well. Was gifted a smoker recently so trying to learn all I can. Thanks for your videos!
I'm not on the carnivore diet, but 5 weeks ago I cut out all sugar.. ALL sugar... and its just crazy how quickly the weight can come off. I wish you great success on your weight loss journey!
Carnivore all day…veggies bad
Admitting that one’s overweight is an accomplishment itself! Me and the wife started our “weight loss” journey on the 1st, so seeing you post this just gives me that extra motivation to keep it up! Definitely will be entering the contest this weekend, thank you for thinking of your community!! Best of luck to you and everyone else!
Thanks for being a man about it Jeremy. Nothing but respect for your ownership. Very inspiring.
Hey I really appreciate that! I figured the best way to handle it is to tackle it head-on and be honest about the part I played in gaining weight.
@@MadScientistBBQ I'll be rooting for you, Jeremy. You have a great frame and I can tell you put effort into building a good amount of muscle mass over the years. I'm sending positive vibes and hoping to see you get lean and mean! (figuratively for the mean part) 😉
I had the same epiphany last year, was 231 now at 217 and still working on it, best wishes getting back to your goal Jeremy and all. Looking forward to seeing some more awesome bbq vids to come.
I'm right there with you! Lack of self discipline gets me in trouble every time.
Way to go Jeremy! I’m just like you. Just weighed in at 230(biggest I’ve ever been) and need to get back around 185. You’re right, it’s not the meat that makes you fat, it’s all the other trash we shoved in mouths. I’m doing intermittent fasting and a carnivore/keto diet. I hope you hit your weight loss goals brother!
Jeremy, I was 6' 225. Went on Keto for 6 months and dropped my weight to 180. Added 10 lbs. in a couple years since then but 190 is still good. If I hit 200, I can go on Keto/Intermittent fasting again. Will power and diet works.
Being fat-adapted and in control is a thing of beauty, isn't it? 😁
Keto works. Carbs make me ravenous. In Ketosis you can easily intermittent fast.
Yeah. The BBQ isn’t the problem. Get rid of the snacking and the fast food. Keep carbs low. You’ll be fine. Good luck!
+1 for Keto and intermittent fasting/time restricted eating. Just not eating until 10am or even lunchtime can go a long way (and not snacking/eating after 8pm at night).
So awesome to see a subject covered that’s not talked about enough in the BBQ community. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Cut out the carbs. I dropped around 50lbs. Went from A1C 6.2 pre diabetes to 5.2 non pre diabetes.185lbs to 149lbs. You can do it. Jeremy.
That's stupid yo quit carbs and everything's great wrong there's veggies that are bad drinks are bad fruits that are good fruits that are bad ya quit carbs great ya duh You don't even know why you quit curbs So you win nothing and the only replies Jeremy gives are the people that suck up That tells you nothing about when to eat Or checking your fasting insulin level about your mitochondria but you guys just keep on blabbing i careless
Glad to hear you using your resources to encourage the community to help themselves and each other. Thank you.
Love that you shared this! I'm on my own weight loss journey and hope you are successful in yours!
I've been watching you for years Jeremy and this by far your best video. Most KZheadrs won't open up and turn it into a positive with a challenge. Great stuff.
God bless you Jeremy! I am around your age and it is important for us to be eating healthy and exercising. I have been worried about you the past few years. I am thankful for everything you have taught me in BBQ. I want to see videos for decades to come :)
Dude! You and me both with the willpower trouble. I’ve been working with someone to help me with that. I wish you all the success and will be following along with you. Good luck!
Good luck with a fresh start
Kudos, man, for addressing it and making it a community effort!!
Thanks for sharing Jeremy and tackling it head on. Wishing you the best.
Well shoot...I started keto in August and quit drinking and smoking. From almost 180 down to 155-160 fluctuating. Congrats on the journey!
This is great! I finally decided to do something about my health for the first time in my life last April. I’m 5’6” and I was 278lbs. I started tracking calories, made better food decisions, only drank water, and started lifting. I dropped down to 230lbs in only 4 months. I’ve gained some of that back over the holidays but I’m ready to get back into the swing of things again. My goal is to be under 200 with an overall goal of being 180. I’ll then evaluate how 180 feels on me then I’ll see if I want to lose more or just stay at a “healthy” 180.
Jeremy, Your courageous reveal of your weight gain is commendable. I am 73 years old and have been following you for years, back when you were in SoCal. Just to give you a little bit of info, every doctor I have ever had a conversation with about weight loss, whether an orthopedic doctor, general practitioner etc., weight loss is basic math, calories in vs. calories out. I have yet to master that concept. My problem is calories out. I wish you all the best in your endevores.
LOVE THIS. Our family is on a healthy path as well this year. Wife just had gastric sleeve on 12/19 so major changes in my house as well. More chicken and lean beef coming
Great video and I am sure you will nail it on the diet! Can't wait to hear more about your new smoker! It sounds awesome. As for videos this year, I would love to see you do a cook on a Weber Smokey Mountain. I recall you having good things to say about it once, but would love to see exactly how you would cook with it. Thanks!
Carbs/sugars & processed junk foods are the culprit. Eat meat and veggies and berries or other lower carb fruits in moderation and get a good exercise routine that you enjoy and can stick to and you will lose it all. Side note, the direct heat cooker looks frigging awesome. i got a chudbox last month and have been really loving direct heat bbq lately
You are awesome bro!!! Be following for years!!!
Happy new year! For me, carbs are like crack... it's an addiction that tough to break and stay clear of. Fast and easy food is often high-carb food. A lot of people on the carnivore diet lose a lot of weight, but I've heard it's a tough life. Is that direct heat box a take-off or modification to the Chud Box? Bradley has something similar that I've seen him use that he fabricated and I know you've done some collaboration with him.
Cannot wait to see the pit you designed!!! I’ll definitely be buying one.
Thanks bro,needed this
I have the same struggle. and very good of you to bring this up
I'm doing the same thing this year. Started eating better Jan 1 and walking every day. I'll see you on the other side brother and I bet both of us will feel better, look better (for me that means thinner, can't help my face made for radio). We just need to go low and slow to render the fat and I'm sure we will be super tender in the end. LOL. We got this buddy.
Love it Jeremy! I’m in the same boat…. Would like to get some ideas about smoked veggies and healthier meat ideas for the smoker! Best of luck and can’t wait to see your smoker!
Always tough to be honest with yourself and discuss this subject. My weight was creeping up and I decided to make a change. Got into good shape recently and want to keep it going. Good luck brotha!
No sugar and very low carbs for me. Also, Whole Foods. I’m doing a Keto/Carnivore diet and I’ve lost 35 pounds. I have never felt better. BBQ is not the problem. Sugar and carbs are!
Awesome stuff man! Great way to turn this into a hugely positive thing!
Good luck Jeremy. I've went down from about 235 to about 180 - 185 mostly from intermittent fasting (I don't typically eat til 2 PM) and trying to make really unhealthy things like pizza, pancakes, desserts, etc., rare occurrences. Still don't eat anything green, etc., and the only thing I have to workout with are a set of 20 pound dumbells. I was born legally blind and can't drive to a gym, so that's my lot. I still need to lose another 20 or 30 pounds probably before I'll be satisfied, as I was a skinny twig growing up.
Same here, I lost 40lbs in 6 months just walking and intermittent fasting
I tried for a year it sucked, lol I counted calories instead ah was beautiful. Time eating was ass haha lost weight but I lost way more weight with counting calories oh got to eat yummy foods all the time
I've lost about 30 pounds on the keto diet since September - the diet requirements drove me to looking into smoking meat - you're right, it's not the meat. Good luck and looking forward to watching your progress.
It's definitely not the meat. The sauce? Maybe. But not the meat. No way, no how.
I lost 45 in 3 months on the Keto and Intermittent fasting. Check out Dr.Berg
Awesome video on a difficult topic people generally hide from. I know I need to get my shit together and lose weight, as I've plumped-up over the past 18 months. Good luck to the people in this competition. Can't wait to see your cooker, Jeremy. ....The Smoke Slinger looks awesome, and someone is going to be REALLY ecstatic with that cooker. The SS FB Owners group peeps post some great cooks from that beast.
I'd love to see you come up with keto-friendly bbq recipes. Most rubs are loaded with sugar, which is where the problem lies. Plus the notorious sides are just terrible for the waistline
First time I've ever seen someone acknowledge the weight gain! I wish you and anyone participating the best of luck!
Been watching your vids for a long time for bbq inspiration, i live in Sweden, so bbq can be challenging during some parts of the year. And so also the mental stability to adress issues with food, weight etc. Im up for the challenge, starting tomorrow, how do i report results and stuff when it is time?
BBQ meal prep for the week would be a great video idea for the weight-loss chronicles. Best of luck to you Jeremy YOU CAN DO IT!!! 👊😃👍💪
I was really into watching barbecue videos a couple years ago and I saw one of your videos recently and I thought holy crap that guys been eating a lot of barbecue. Glad to see you taking care of yourself
Go Carnivore :) Life changing for many that do it and you just eat meat as much as you want :) BUT no sugars or breads I lost over 100 lbs and at 60 yr old back to my 178 lb lean weight of my 20s and 30s I am 5’11” Also its more than just weight loss its insane the no more joint pain the mental clarity you get etc...
This works. My problem is the homemade breads and homemade pizza dough. I did lose 30 pounds on carnivore
@@danblacksher6289very relatable! I did carnivore/animal based the end of the year for 2 months. Lost 15lbs and felt better than I have in years. Holidays came and had to get my carbs in! Back on the grind soon. Never stopped making bbq !
@@danblacksher6289 that is great :) I was a carb addict and sugar 2nd :) I hear ya on the homemade pizza and all the breads and so on :)
@@Merricks_Meat so much great meat to eat :) hope ya get back on and do well :) For me its the other things than weight that keep me going :)
Same here!! I have decided to do Carnivore Keto. My biggest problem is BEER!! Love ALL of your cooking videos. I learned so much and so enjoy cooking. Thanks for being open. I would love to buy your cooker but currently I have MANY! 🙂
So i have only been smoking meat for the last 2 years when i got the offset attachment for my chargriller barrel cooker. Ive done ribs, pork butt, pork belly, and chicken mostly but am looking forward to my firsr brisket. #teamnosleep also because of your weight loss challenge i joined your Patreon so i can participate as I have about 70 lbs to lose as well. Thanks for the support! Love everything you do!
Man I was looking to purchase a new smoker because I have outgrown my Oklahoma Joe. I'm definitely going to purchase a pit from you because I truly enjoy your videos. Matter of fact 2 yrs ago I had a video chat with you for my birthday, on January 29th. .. good time man .
Good luck and all the best 👍 Greetings Bernd
Damn this hit home With me! I’ve been smoking and grilling now for over 15 years and been on KZhead for about 7 and I also gained 50 pounds I need to lose and I also weigh 235! Pretty insane I came across this video but yes very relatable! I’m mixing in a cold pressed juice as a substitute for one of my meals and it’s always been effective in the pass! Good luck on your weight loss journey! Let’s get it man !
Do you still have the Old Country gravity pit? I've watched all your videos and I like what I've seen on KZhead. Will there be any more videos coming out with that?
Hey Jeremy, good for you (and your fans), good luck! I would be interested in a recipe with actual lean chicken without any added butter sticks and if that is really possible to pull of in a smoker. I do agree that the meat and the amount of fats in it is not the main "issue" with ones diet, but I would still like to know how good it can be without butter.
I have been on the wait lost journey for past year. Have gone from 310 to 260. Look forward to doing the wait loss challenge. I would also like to see you evaluate a Lang Smoker
You're absolutely correct. Eat BBQ meat isn't the problem. Like many of us, eating highly processed sugar and carbohydrate is most definitely the issue. Sticking to single ingredient, whole foods, is the way to go. Meat, dairy, fruits, veggies, hard to go wrong with those!
Looking forward to seeing the mad scientist smoker!
The struggle is real. I've got 4 grills and a flat top on the patio... Rotisserie, smoking... Tri-tip (California, so I gotta keep it real), babybacks and chicken are on regular rotation. Like you, I'm 235-239 on any given day, but I'm only 5'-7" and about to turn 59. So, good luck, know I'm rooting for you and let's see if we can get back on track! Good luck!
Mate this is exciting! I have been watching you for years and have learnt a ton from you! If I can give something back to you it's what I have learnt in the past months about food and diet. You are correct In saying it's not the meat but the other junk! Please research keto/ ketovore, carnivore. This will blow your mind. Stop carbs and sugar, climb into animal fat and eggs and enjoy the ride to ultimate health!! Bbq is best 👌 good luck from NZ
I have a Smokeslinger pit. You’re correct, it’s a beast! Best pit I’ve ever cooked on. Very versatile!
Bbq can be keto minus sauces and sides. But i feel you Jeremy! I just got an offset last year and it is truly a labor of love and sometimes i dont even want to eat what i cook from inhaling smoke all day. Pizza and soda hits the spot some times. Appreciate your openess!
Mr BBQ guy, last year I lost 75 pounds in 6 months doing an animal based diet, and it didn't even feel like I was dieting. Most of that food was barbecued, and roughly 80% of calories came from grass fed beef products. I didn't consume any vegetables, grains or seed oils ever. It might work for you.
Did animal based for 2 months the end of the year. Felt great, lost 15 lbs, slept great. I also didn’t cut our BBQ! Trying to make it a lifestyle but I like pizza now and then 😂
I did a similar diet, high protein low carb, tons of meat, very little vegetables. I lost 70 lbs…but my cholesterol was through the roof…it works but be careful
I support you, Bro! You are strong! Get after it.
I would be cool to see some content on healthier side of smoked food you can make while still enjoying the process of firing up the smoker. Cheers to a healthier 2024 and all the new things happening for MSBBQ!
Think I saw an Old Country BBQ pits Gen 2 in the background of a picture recently? Excited to hear your thoughts on that!
Good on ya man!!! You got this! 👍🏾👊🏾💪🏾
Been there. Last year (and this) I started a dry January. Cut out alcohol, as many carbs as I can, and intermittent fast. I dropped 20 last year and maintained. Shooting for another 10 this year. Good luck my friend, will power is a B. I have none either LOL!
It happens... I had a slightly different situation where my knee and hip have been slowly deteriorating causing me to gain wait and acid reflux and just not feeling good at all.. I tried carnivore diet whitch meant all th brisket I could handle and my pants sizes started to drop.. no more acid reflux and just all around feeling GR8 again... of course I cheated with th holidays but now slowly gettin back on track.. good luck with your endeavor and keep awwn keepin awwn.
I have been on Carnivore since July ,and am now down 79 pounds. The only down side is I have to buy new clothes every month!
I think you're on the right track man, I also eat more than my share of fatty meat, only time in my life i had serious weight problems was when I regularly drank soda. Never really crave other sweets thankfully, so cutting the soda shaped me right up. Sugar seems to be the issue.
Love this there’s another KZheadr who got fat and never addressed it. I got fat too we all need to address it if we either wanna change our habits or continue them.
Good luck man. It was those Austin visits right? I mean I understand because I once hit 255lbs which was my heaviest I ever been. Once I switched to the 16:8 intermittent fasting. I lost 30lbs (no exercise) in 6 months. Also try to quit certain things that you think would be easy, like soda or sugary coffee. Give yourself a special day to eat that ice-cream and fast food. I still do Wendy's on Saturdays.
Great you taking this on. I lost 45lbs. Last year on the Fasterwayfatloss program. Gained 20 back over the Holidays so now back on it starting the new year. Hope to lose those 20 plus an extra 10. Good luck on your weight loss. Not easy.
Holidays have been tough, too many Christmas cookies 😂
best diet you can do as a pitmaster is carnivore bro i started at nearly 300lbs two years ago now i'm 155lbs off all my meds and in the best shape of my life
I am really interested to know more about the pit you’re designing. When will you release more info on it?
Wish we did this last year lol. I let myself go through Covid same situation bad eating habits. was also smoking a lot of meat. Did a complete 180 last year and dropped 50lb and changed my life around. It’s totally achievable Jeremy!
Hey Jeremy, a few years ago I stepped on the scale and weighed right around 600lbs. I actually started learning to cook and diving deep into technique and quite honestly, I obsessed a little bit about it. But long story short, I’ve lost 160lbs and it was almost completely because I learned to cook. That includes smoking food, grilling, bbqing, sous vide and every technique known to man. I have about that much more weight to lose but it’s a journey. I was able to quit most of my medications after losing the weight. I could lose weight a lot faster but I still eat things I enjoy, just in moderation. Your channel was one of the many resources I used to learn to cook. You’re right up the road from me. I’m in bourbon country of Bardstown KY and I believe you’re in Louisville. I’ve learned that to really change your eating habits, you have to make small changes to your lifestyle. For me, it was continuing to have a relationship with food but changing the dynamic. I also shoot basketball and weight train. You’ve got this man! Also, I started a KZhead journey and I do a little of everything from bbqing to helping people eat healthy. Long time fan here!
You're really inspirational F&E, I wish you the very best on your weight loss journey!
@@dfletcher2007thank you! I appreciate the sub as well!
Good luck on your weight loss journey Jeremy!
It’s not just about dieting. Dieting implies a beginning and end. Life style changes and fitting in what you love (BBQ) into your lifestyle while maintaining a healthy weight, is the key to success. Good luck dude.
Well done, best of luck
I've lost 100lbs over 6 years but I've got another 50 to 100 to go. I'll be joining. I'd also love to see you do a video about smoking cheese.
Nice on the Super 55. Love ours! Frank is awesome to work with :)
For me it's all about avoiding sugar which is easier said than done. BBQ fits in just fine as long as I'm not using sugary rubs, sugary sauces, sugary sides. Fat and protein are what your body needs. It was shocking to me to learn you can eat as much meat as you want cause it activates satiety hormones telling you you're full whereas sugary foods trigger hunger hormones that make you eat more. Avoiding sugar also great for dental health. Watching your channel has taught me so much and helped me enjoy preparing the meats that are so good for me. You rock Jeremy!
Awesome video and for stepping up for yourself and also getting your followers to follow a healthier step in life. Everyone who participates in this will be a winner.
I need to join the patreon. Sounds like your going to be out in my neck of the woods in California. From fresno, now living in mariposa. I already lost my weight. Mine was drinking tho. Those long cooks will have the beer flowing
I’m glad to see you’re doing something about it while you can Jeremy. I’m in my 50’s and had two 100% clogged arteries and a heart attack. Now have a stent and a singular bypass. It’s the stress and simple carbs. Get rid of the foods high on the glycemic index and eat some healthy fats, avocado, wild caught salmon, shrimp, etc. Chuck the breads, pies, ice cream, etc. Good luck!
Way to go!! I’m working on it as well
Excited to see the smoker Jeremy!
lost 40lbs last year doing keto diet, cut out the sugars and refined carbs
Ordered a smokeslinger last week. Cant wait for it to get here.
I wish I saw this video earlier!!! I would have loved to take part in this challenge! I, too, have gained a few extra pounds.
You’re a cool dude, Jeremy. I’m 23 and was 260 pounds. I sit at 185 now after being on low-carb for one year. It’s actually how I found your channel; I wanted to learn how to cook lots of meat on keto and carnivore.😂
I lost 125lbs eating mostly meat (without sugar or breading) on keto. The meat is for sure not the issue. For me getting rid of all carbs/sugars/starches made the need for will power go away. I no longer wanted the other stuff. My meals kept me full for hours after eating. You got this. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing. Health should be everyone’s top priority in my opinion. Cheers.
Damn you!!! I’ve been on a modified Keto like diet and have lost 70 lbs since October… I have a 30 more lbs to hit my goal. I’m hoping by end of February to get there.
Good thing it is related to something you can control and not some underlying health issue. Good luck with the weight loss.
Will this new product (smoker) be available in the uk when it’s open to everyone?
Damn wish I could still swing paying for the patreon because I could destroy this challenge and that's the right motivation. Good luck in your journey everyone!
You got this bro!
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Oklahoma joe bronco pro smoker?
I’m here for the honesty.
Am I the only one who doesn't know what "patreon" is? I thought I was "in" when I subscribed. Good luck with the weight loss and thanks for all your work!
I was gonna comment a while back when I noticed that your ears disappeared, but I didn't want to hurt any feelings. I dropped from 285 to 162, then got up to a jacked 185 and looked better than ever - in my early 40's. 2 years later I've sadly poofed up to 210 (got engaged, got off the dating scene, got a bit sloppy with my diet) and I'm tightening up the diet as of yesterday. I'm not looking to compete with anyone, but I'm gonna get the job done and I look forward to seeing Jeremy's ears again.
Love your channel.
Hell yea Jeremy, I’m excited for you Mann! I have an Oklahoma Joe Bronco Pro drum smoker so I’m looking forward to the Super 55 videos. Make sure to smoke a brisket for sure! Good luck!