5 Clear Signs You’re Burning FAT [*NOT* Muscle]
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Today I'm sharing the 5 signs that you're likely burning fat and not muscle during your weight loss and wellness journey.
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Happy New Year ❤️
Happy new year!
Nice one, Autumn!❤
Thanks Ervin!
Yes thank you! I have been taking weekly pictures since November and measurements as well as weighing only weekly. I did get a body scan at a wellness place in town. I got my 1st one free so I’m going to recheck maybe 3 months then 6 months etc. It was definitely more accurate!
That’s great! Yeah, I *definitely* prefer the body scans over the traditional scale, too.
I would love you to give an idea of macros with fat, carbs, protein ratio per meal as this is where I’m going wrong.
I’m vegan but not sure if doing too little fat or too much carbs.
Bought your bundles but not really much for vegans unfortunately…
Hi! In the 21 Day Intermittent Fasting Program (included in the Bundle), it has specific recommendations for serving sizes and amounts on pages 25-31. It also has specific plant based recommendations listed as well. I would check those pages out for more information, especially the protein page (as this is where most people in general can tend to be low in).
@@AutumnBatesthank you Autumn, it’s more for the main meals. There really isn’t that much to choose from for vegans.. would appreciate if you could do more please 🙏
@@AutumnBates have you done a vegan protein yet by any chance please ?
You should not have more than a third of your calories from carbs. If you are vegan I’ll bet carbs are two thirds or more of your average daily calorie intake.
Do you recommend doing longer fasts in the beginning?
I actually recommend the opposite – starting with a much shorter fast to ease into intermittent fasting. I discuss this in this video: https://youtu.be/nHmGNK4oGsc?si=dzUnAh_8TdwOAQf9
I really believe, as you explained here, that building muscle mass makes one look thinner. At some point the scale doesn’t matter anymore. That point is hard to get to as a lifelong yoyo dieter like me. Consistency and patience are key at this point. I made it to the other side! I started using the links to your strength training sessions in your 21 Day Intermittent Fasting Program. My goal is to do each session fully, all the circuits and sets. I am learning to like doing this. The core strength one is the most challenging for me. I’ll get there. Love love love to see Sage in your videos. She’ll be six months soon, time goes by so fast! Thank you for all you do for your AEN Peeps, you’re amazing. 💪❤️🇨🇦
That’s such a great goal Guylaine! I’m so happy to hear you’re prioritizing strength training 💪🏻
The scale matters to me
I want to be light with lean muscle mass
I want a man to be able to throw me over his shoulders and carry me without being out of breath lol
It is absolutely possible to be a lightweight and have lean muscle mass
That so true Guylaine, that’s my next goal. I’ve lost close to 50 lbs but I’ve definitely gone off the rails or ate something that wasn’t good for my body. Normally I’d just give up but not since finding Autumn’s channel. I’ve not given up once. And you’re so right, we have to be patient with ourselves and that’s not easy especially now days when we’re used to instant gratification. I may not reply very often but I love reading your comments. After seeing your interview with Autumn I got so encouraged from your testimony. Because I was a yo-yo dieter too. God Bless you always 🤗
Curiosity question? What age do your clients go up to regarding strength training? Have you got anyone over 60-65? Is your advice the same.
I have visions of a mobile Sage running amok in the background of your videos. You smiling, talking, getting Sage out of the refrigerator 😂😂
Hi autumn
Can you help me to understand something? I am eating healthy and working out, and I’m definitely feeling and seeing a difference in my body and even on the scale.
But it’s not moving as fast as it should technically, even though I’m in a very large calorie deficit I’m eating protein I don’t eat grain and I have cut my sugar drastically. My question is if I’m losing fat and putting on muscle at the same time, I understand the scale won’t move, but does it move EVENTUALLY? Because I don’t want to be 170 pounds of lean muscle mass. I want to be 130 pounds of lean muscle mass at 5’5. I want to be light.
I guess I just don’t understand how this works from this aspect. I want that scale to move.
I appreciate any help
If you’re at a very large calorie deficit, then you’re definitely not eating enough. Let me explain: *You must properly fuel your day, otherwise your metabolism will slow, and it will be even harder.* You really should be max about 15% deficit, to not affect your metabolism, and that percent is if you’re not doing extreme workouts. Also, there’s no such thing as “should be”. Your body is your body and it doesn’t have to (and probably won’t!) do exactly what you want it to, and really you don’t want rapid weight-loss anyway because usually it’s either water, or your body is eating your muscle mass and/or bones. Muscle is considered expendable from a survival standpoint, so when someone is extreme dieting (aka your body is in survival mode) that is the first to go, as well as your bone density, which is scary. You want slow and steady FAT loss (not simply weight loss) over a long term. Like 1/2 to 1 pound per week MAX. You want your weight loss to be sustainable, which takes time. Extreme weight loss due to crash dieting and/or over exercise isn’t sustainable, which means all that you had put yourself through was for nothing, because it all comes back. Wouldn’t it be much better to take time to do it in a healthy way, and have it be permanent? 💙 Also remember that fat loss is far from linear, you can go up and down over time, and that’s actually totally normal. What matters is that there is a downward *trend* over time, the individual ups and downs don’t mean much. 🙂
@@celticlass8573 it’s only large because I exercise. I’m consuming anywhere from 1400-1800 per day and my TDEE is 1785.
You are probably not at a calorie deficit. Do you track everything you eat?
Sage had to take over Momma Autumn :).
This is a great video Autumn thank you so much! All your videos are great tho 😀. Happy new year!
Always great info! Doing the waffles today!, but Sage steals the show, those cheeks!
Haven’t seen her four legged sister😅
Sage looks just like her dad❤Twins
What’s your opinion with liquid IV?
❤❤❤baby Sage, what a cutie 🥰
how accurate is InBody ? My home scale says I have 16% fat, Inbody says 11%, but I do know which value should I trust.
I loooooove baby Sage cameos!!!! 😍
It’s still so hard – I had 2 babies back to back (pregnancy 5 and 6) and I’m having SO MUCH TROUBLE losing the belly fat. It’s not horrible, I can just tell it’s there because I used to be quite thin. I’ve been back to CrossFit for 3 months (baby is 9 months old) and I’m way stronger than I used to be, but more tired and worn out easier. The extra 20 pounds won’t go away, and it feels really heavy. But my body shape has changed, so I’m pretty sure I’m on the right track. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the front low belly jiggle??
So easy to understand, thanks
Great info!
So as a slender woman my first 45 yrs, I am shocked how much belly fat has come after 50. Yes I’m active,walk daily,clean for a living so lots of movement,eat smart,but aging is FAR different from youth. Can you address that at some point? Thanks nearly 67
You are probably eating more calories than you realize.
🌞 I love that feeling of not being hungry in the mornings or being tempted by sweets! Thanks, Autumn! ⚘️ Cheers! ☕️ 🕊❤️