Brief Summary
This YouTube video features a live stream by Bryn Berteig, where he shares his unfiltered views on body image, fitness, and the importance of "looksmaxing." He emphasizes that being overweight is unattractive and encourages people to focus on improving their physical appearance through diet and exercise. The stream includes discussions on caloric deficits, cheat meals, and body fat percentages, as well as interactions with viewers who call in to ask for advice or challenge his opinions. The video also touches on the use of supplements and steroids, with varying viewpoints shared among the host and guests.
- Bryn asserts that fat people are ugly and need to focus on improving their looks.
- He advises viewers on how to calculate their caloric needs and manage their diets for fat loss.
- The live stream includes discussions with viewers on topics such as body fat percentage, supplement use, and the validity of his controversial caption.
Intro: Brutal Honesty About Being Overweight
Bryn Berteig starts the video by stating his intention to provide a brutally honest perspective: fat people are ugly. He acknowledges that this is a controversial statement meant to grab attention, as typical fitness advice videos are oversaturated. Bryn believes that many people have the potential to be attractive if they lose weight, particularly belly fat, which he identifies as a major factor in perceived unattractiveness.
Caloric Deficit and Body Fat Percentage
Bryn answers a question about how to achieve a caloric deficit, recommending the TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculator as a starting point. He advises adjusting calorie and macro intake based on weight changes tracked in apps like MyFitnessPal. He stresses that a caloric deficit is the most important factor for losing fat, more so than intermittent fasting or specific diets like keto or carnivore. He defines being over 20% body fat as "low-key fat" and suggests that those who are bulking have a better excuse for being fat than those who are not.
Addressing Viewers' Questions and Goals
Bryn addresses viewers' questions about ideal weight and body fat percentages. He suggests a weight of around 150 lbs for someone who is 5'10" and offers to provide more specific advice via Instagram DM. He responds to a comment challenging his physique by asking the commenter about their own fitness level and whether they disagree with his statements. He advises a viewer who is 89% body fat and weighs 360 lbs to consider using steroids and other weight loss aids due to the severity of their situation.
Natural vs. Steroids and Cheat Meals
Bryn expresses that staying natural is the best approach to fitness, as it avoids reliance on substances like steroids or Ozempic and allows for long-term maintenance of results. He discusses cheat meals, noting that he incorporates them into his diet but avoids excessive indulgences by making them fit within his macro targets. He recommends flexible dieting, which involves enjoying favorite foods while still hitting fitness goals, to avoid restrictive cycles that can lead to setbacks.
Calorie Intake and Metabolism
Bryn advises a viewer who has been eating 1500 calories a month and doing cardio without seeing progress to increase their calorie intake gradually. He explains that the metabolism can adapt to very low-calorie diets, making it necessary to reverse diet to boost metabolism. He suggests using a TDEE calculator to find the right calorie level and gradually increasing intake while monitoring weight.
Caption Controversy and Viewer Call-in: Andrew
Bryn speaks with a caller named Andrew, who agrees with the caption that being fat is ugly. Andrew shares his personal experience of losing weight and notes the difference in how he is perceived. He also mentions Reddit True Tide and GLP-1s, medications used for weight loss and diabetes, discussing their potential side effects and benefits.
Brotherly Advice and Body Image
Bryn speaks with a viewer whose brother is struggling with his weight. He offers advice on calorie intake and suggests that the brother focus on a diet plan and weight training. He also advises another brother, who is 6'3" and weighs 180 lbs, to lean bulk and gain more muscle mass.
Supplement Use and Lean Bulking
Bryn speaks with a 16-year-old caller named Sam who is interested in lean bulking. Sam mentions that he is already taking MK-677, a growth hormone secretagogue, and is considering other supplements like Cardarine and RAD 140. Bryn advises against using these substances, emphasizing the importance of a calorie surplus and progressive overload for natural muscle growth.
Debate on Attractiveness and Personal Standards
Bryn has a heated discussion with a caller who challenges his right to call fat people ugly, arguing that Bryn himself is not attractive enough to make such judgments. The caller, who identifies as a professional golfer, emphasizes his own success and low body fat percentage. The debate becomes personal, with insults exchanged about appearance and lifestyle.
Steroid Use and Health Risks
Bryn speaks with two callers, Moon and Sam, about the use of supplements and steroids. Sam, who admits to using MK-677, receives conflicting advice from the callers. One caller advises against using such substances, while the other encourages it, even suggesting specific dosages and cycles. The discussion touches on the potential health risks of steroid use, including insulin resistance, heart enlargement, and hormonal imbalances.
End of Live Stream and Final Thoughts
Bryn concludes the live stream, thanking viewers for joining and reiterating his controversial stance on body image. He encourages viewers to reach out on Instagram for further questions and emphasizes the importance of becoming a "shredded sick [ __ ]." He acknowledges that his views may be rude but insists they are based on facts.
