Things I Do EVERY DAY To Get Back In Shape

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[katiesavard]

I’m a 5ft7 120lb Canadian woman studying and working for minimum wage, training at the worst gym in town, with great joints and a full head of hair (and yes, a sunny disposition). CLOSE ENOUGH. STILL LOVE THESE VIDEOS.

[mitchellcampion]

So refreshing having a bloke that doesn’t dribble bullshit on YouTube for views and selling programs, cook books etc. been here for a long time, motivated me to do so much. Cheers big fella

[Radairski]

Canadian woman who runs a business and works 80 hours a week. I squeeze in the gym every morning 5 times a week and do an hour walk at night whenever I can. I lost 100 pounds over a 5 year period. Hoping to lose 25 pounds this coming year. I started well north of 300. Progress everyday.

[matti]

Oh Mark. 2 years ago you inspired me to get fit, ditch fat, put on muscle, learn to run, Spartan races, half marathons and even a hyrox coming up in November. At only a few months older than you I’m faster and stronger than I’ve ever been. But NSync, what?! I’m sorry, it’s over, I think I need a lifetime of doughnuts and Netflix to get over that revelation! (-;

[julejustjule]

Hello from a 5'6" woman who lives in Canda who has crap joints, a not so sunny disposition but a full head of hair. 😊 Thanks for your videos Mark.

[HeathHill-rkiu]

I’m appreciative of your content. It’s a reminder that a fitness journey isn’t linear. Give yourself a break from time to time and return to it when you are ready. I’m back into it now.

[nOutdoors]

As a 5’7” Canadian woman with 2 self employed jobs, I feel seen - kind of 😂😂😂 congrats on your path back, I’m trying my first 50k tomorrow and I’ve been inspired by your runs over the years - when I’m swearing at 43km, I will be channeling my inner Mark Lewis.

[brigitteboulais]

brillant as always! from a 61 one year old Canadian who started to run just a couple years ago ... and who just ran her first half marathon! You (and Jen) are quite the inspiration, thank you! ❤

[echtogammut]

Taking photos is a key underlooked thing. I will look in the mirror, flex and think I look fine, but photos don't lie to you like the mirror does. When my GP asked what my fitness goals were, I told her I wanted to be more vain. She laughed, but I explained that a big problem I have is not caring enough what I look like and while socially vanity is frowned on, it's a key aspect to health.

[darylmckay]

As a 55 year old New Zealander, who is a stress eater, I love your channel. In 2021 I was finally able to get in great shape for me, until getting a back injury and a thigh tear. I got back on track, until a broken fibula and a bacterial gut infection ruined me for all of 2023 and part of 2024. I'm slowly trying to rebuild my fitness and health again. That's why I love your channel 😊❤

[GymGarageMan]

Was called too old at 50! Started training in crumbling garage lifting rocks doing pushups on paint cans pullups on beams got in decent shape at 53 years old!!!

[JMijares]

Shokz are the best. As a runner, I really need to hear what's going on around me and Shokz are the best option!

[justinkatz]

Mark, I love what you said about your relationship. A good relationship is not just "You're fine the way you are." It's having someone who is willing to say "You're going off the tracks!" or "Ok, we can have one cheat meal this week. You won't keel over afterwards." And in the same way, you are willing to listen to that feedback and act accordingly -- rather than dismiss it or be defensive. I'd wish you luck on your return to fitness journey, but I don't think you need luck! I have no doubt you'll be back to "Above Average" in due time.

[subfifth]

Love this and identify with so much you said here. Hit 10 years with my partner this year and she's the most amazing support and adventurer--so grateful for her. But also, I literally just lost my father this morning, and we lost our dear pup a month ago, all of top of a couple other big challenges lately that make it seem like life is spinning out of control. This video has been timely reminder to keep living life to fullest alongside those looking to do the same. Cheers!

[joshmcnulty]

Concise, no bull, useful and witty. Thanks again Mark.

[SarahanneField]

Mark, I've loved this channel for ages (basically since you had 16 subscribers), and I still love it because you're so damn relatable. You know this, which is why you keep doing what you're doing (which is why your channel keeps growing). I'm not Canadian, or Martha, but I am a woman. A 35 year old one with two small kids, a full head of hair, and a stressful full time job. I'm actually fit too, but this video applies to me regardless. That's how good you are at relating to people.  

TL;DR - we're almost as different as we could be, and I still got a huge amount out of this video. Keep it up and thank you!

[ben]

No rush...like it. In January I gave myself 18 months to shift 5 stone...3 stone done, 2 to go. No point putting pressure on myself... pressure equals stress eating! Keep up with the videos, they're good for your health and they're good for your viewers health... you're saving the NHS millions...you should get an OBE!

[Andy-]

Something you said in an earlier video that was very powerful to me: Knowing the difference between motivation and emulation. I think about that every day when I get a case of the "shoulds", i.e. I "should" be this or that, etc... Thanks for all you do!

[D.Miller]

I'm finding you have an amazing ability to put out the exact video subject I need at that point. Always a great watch

[Lukejking]

Appreciate you talking about going from fat > in shape > fat > in shape again and being so open about it. I'm going through the same thing at the moment and setting realistic time frames really hit home. The first time I began to lose weight from being overweight all my life I remember thinking "If 2 years ago when I had this same thought I had just done it I'd be there by now".