My *Honest* Advice to Someone Who Wants To Lose 20 Pounds

@christina6308-z says:

Great video. I will add this: to anyone on the fence about taking the first steps, please remember that any sacrifices you make to improve your health will be much better than the sacrifice you make if you lose your health to diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease, and the like.

@suzannecarrier287 says:

I felt very defeated as a sugar and carb addict. I was able to kick my cravings and drop over 30 lbs. by eating lots of protein. I replaced my cereal in the morning with eggs or Greek yogurt and for the rest of the day focused on meat, vegetables, and healthy fats. Give it a try. You will feel so much better!😊

@rachelmcgill8143 says:

Protein, Fat, Fiber – I keep that in mind at every meal along with strength training + walking and some running. For reference, I am 55 and postmenopausal x6 years. It works. I do not have belly fat, and I’ve had two kids, now grown adults. Autumn knows her stuff! Yes, you have to make changes, but the changes will become your new normal. My husband, unfortunately, eats ultra-processed foods at every meal and lots of snacks, treats, and soda, but I am not tempted by the pantry full of cookies and chips. He buys all of his own snacks, and I purchase my own healthy foods. I do wish he would eat healthier, but it is a personal choice. But know that this is doable. Trust me, it works, and it is sustainable. ❤

@rridafitness2340 says:

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@bouyaikama303 says:

Good morning from indiana. Your advice did change some of my habits. I 🚶‍♂️ almost between 15 and 20.000 steps a day and walk like 3 to 4tines a day and my body composition had changed and I do hit training from 20min to 45 minutes depending 💪 on the days and walk after each meals. I am 5/7 used to weight 145 now I do between 136 and varies up and down idk why but I feel much better but I need to be on 130 and 135 pound 💷. And I do alor of your recipes

@inajosmood says:

I think just make it work.
For most people reducing caloric intake does the tric.
What made it easy for me is to focus on that first. It also got me started to start counting and scheduling calories, very useful commitment of time
Then transition to healthier and healtier foods and meals. It’s cool to then look at caloric differences. Really insightful. Compare Some fresh organic tomato soup or some super market brand out of a can.
Then try to get plenty protein and fibres.
Reduce fats and especially saturated fats.
Also: increase movement and work towards muscle growth.
Also: try to learn this bit by bit, be kind to yourself. The process might go fast. Then you got stuc and at some point you adjust and go in the right direction again.

For me it is really useful to be obsessed for a period. That helps me focus and make new choices.

Also: make sure you’re not done. Make weightloss important but living pretty balanced and healthy ‘enough’ more important. So you develop a new lifestyle. And make it bearable, that’s why the caloric focus is so strong. You can lose a bit of focus for a while. Drink or eat a little too much. That’s human. Then you become aware of whats happening. you adapt what you eat, cut calories and you’re back on track in a few days, or when you were really indulging, it might take a couple of weeks.
I make it sound too simple. It’s a struggle, but it’s worth trying as the benefits are huge especially in the long run. Once you’re done with the current situation, it becomes a skill you can learn and master.

@ashlynnkaplan680 says:

Now nine months, postpartum and weaning from breast-feeding to use my freezer stash… I can’t believe how much better I feel just doing that! Maybe it was hormonal or just being strapped to a pump all the time or both, but my mood level out exponentially and my energy improved enough to start exercising with resistance and not having to nap every day! Taking my measurements and getting started has never felt better with having your advice on board!