00:00 - Sharing a picture from 2013 when I weighed about 240 pounds at a height of 5'11". Expressing gratitude for my current weight of 180 pounds, and my commitment to never being that overweight again. 00:27 - Discussing past struggles with weight and ineffective dieting attempts. Mentioning a day of heavy drinking on the way to a wedding and the journey of weight loss that followed. 00:48 - The first major change: quitting drinking, which was a significant calorie contributor. However, quitting led to an increase in sugar consumption, necessitating further adjustments. 01:13 - Introducing food tracking for accountability and setting daily goals for calorie intake and exercise. This practice led to a gradual and effortless weight loss. 01:37 - Detailing the weight loss journey and the impact of tracking every food item. Highlighting the importance of honesty and accountability in the process. 01:59 - Explaining the shift to a whole plant-based diet after reading "How Not to Die" and its benefits on health and weight maintenance. 02:34 - Sharing improvements in mental health and the ease of maintaining a healthy weight with a plant-based diet. 02:55 - Reflecting on past attitudes towards weight, self-criticism, and the realization that body weight is directly influenced by diet and exercise. 03:16 - Anecdote about a friend who's a mailman, illustrating the relationship between physical activity and diet. 03:38 - Discussing the pride in my physical appearance, gratitude for my current state, and the journey through Alcoholics Anonymous that paralleled my weight loss journey. 04:05 - Acknowledging recent weight gain and the need to build muscle. Discussing changes in exercise habits, including yoga. 04:27 - Noting a slight increase in visceral fat and the importance of making adjustments before significant weight gain occurs. 04:44 - Updating my diet and exercise routines. Admitting to recent indulgences in sweets and night eating, and how these habits contribute to weight gain. 05:16 - Implementing dietary changes to combat weight gain, focusing on a whole plant-based diet with limited sweet indulgences. 05:50 - Stressing the importance of timing and choice of food for maintaining weight. 06:13 - Emphasizing the nutritional value of whole fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and beans, and setting personal limits on non-nutritious foods. 06:43 - Reflecting on the discipline gained from sobriety and its application to diet and lifestyle choices. 07:06 - Recalling the discomfort and health issues associated with being overweight and the joy of having control over my body now. 07:32 - Planning further weight loss strategies and emphasizing the importance of eating times based on the book "How Not to Diet." 07:51 - Sharing insights on optimal eating times and the impact of food choices on energy levels throughout the day. 08:12 - Offering personal observations on common dietary mistakes and their effects on health. 08:34 - Discussing my daily eating routine and its benefits, based on principles from "How Not to Diet." 09:02 - Explaining the effectiveness of going to bed hungry and allowing the body to rest and burn fat. 09:36 - Critiquing negative perceptions of carbohydrates and advocating for their consumption in whole plant foods during specific times of the day. 10:03 - Making slight dietary adjustments and describing a personal example of managing sweet cravings. 10:27 - Observing the impact of small bad habits on weight and the importance of maintaining discipline over time. 10:52 - Encouraging viewers who feel powerless over their body shape, emphasizing control over diet and lifestyle choices. 11:19 - Debunking excuses for weight gain and advocating for a diet rich in whole plant foods. 11:44 - Concluding with a message of gratitude for my current health and appearance, and a commitment to accountability in my dietary choices. 12:16 - Emphasizing the role of accountability in maintaining my diet and lifestyle choices, and expressing appreciation for the viewers' support. Jerry Banfield YouTube channels Original ⁠https://www.youtube.com/jerrybanfield⁠ Crypto⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@jerrybanfieldcrypto⁠ Crypto Reviews ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JerryBanfieldCryptoReviews/⁠ BIO: I'm a YouTuber teaching crypto, content creation, recovery, music production, health, spirituality, lifestyle design, and personal development! I was born in 1984, sober since 2014, married since 2012, parenting since 2015, and an entrepreneur online since 2011 with a master's degree in criminology from the University of South Florida. Love, Jerry Banfield in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA https://jerrybanfield.com ⁠#jerrybanfield ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK0xPhb3X10