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[@robyn3575]

Two years ago, I came across the MP podcasts. I thought it was going to be a bunch of "testosterone bros" talking about their beefy muscles. Boy was I wrong! After one episode, I was hooked. These guys are so endearing. What I love the most is that they focus on the individuality of the person. They know that one size does not fit all. Let's face it, the health and fitness industry is riddled with a ton of conflicting information which is seriously confusing for the average consumer. Kudos to these guys for delivering the best information and doing it in a way that makes me laugh and smile.😊

[@flavoredmoney8755]

Started my recent journey in July at 265 lbs and now down to 207. Losing roughly 11lbs a month.. I changed my diet and cut out processed food, beer, sugar and only drink water and natural foods. Also daily walks amounting to roughly 10,000 steps and lifting weights 3 times a week. The weight is just melting off!

[@joelwilson4197]

how many calories are you eating? and did you have to adjust it as time went on?

[@flavoredmoney8755]

@Joel Wilson less than 1500 every day so some dates even less depending on schedule.. so yes800-1000 calories deficit daily

[@joelwilson4197]

@@flavoredmoney8755 did you not find that a little extreme

[@flavoredmoney8755]

@Joel Wilson no with my work schedule it was pretty easy.. definitely and adjustment at first but when I ate I made sure it was nutrient dense.. plus vitamin C,d and multi daily

[@nikkyescobar9746]

I hear u man just started a month ago at 295 lbs. now 275lbs. Keep going do ur cardio eat low calorie dense foods fruits and vegetables watch coach Greg doucette guys the man ever since haven't look back take ur time don't lose too fast and do try to be perfect if u want to eat burgers and fries do so but try a lower calorie version or eat it in moderation if u have to cheat then maybe u should revaluate ur diet unless ur dieting for a show

[@anchalavasthi4881]

This is THE MOST informative video for us females!!!!

[@teresahunt5521]

Protein is KEY for recomping the female body. It is absolutely essential. I like my oatmeal for breakfast but I make it with high protein milk and stir in greek yogurt to get my 30 grams of protein. It carries me until my next protein meal...which carries me to my next protein meal. I'm a long term lifter and I can still change my body completely in about 6 weeks. And I'm 58 years old!

[@Datbchik]

Hey, I’m trying to recomp my body but meeting protein is tough. Do you drink protein shakes? Or do you only use Whole Foods to meet your protein goal?

[@Jerry_TheFitnessMessiah]

EZ

[@pattydinapoli5005]

I'm 58yo woman and for the first time in my life I have recompositioned my body by following the genius MP team. Pro tip: I cook up a couple pounds of grass-fed beef and sausages on Sunday; then toss it in my 3 eggs for breakfast ,along with fresh veggies. Then protein drink mid morning. Then pasta made from edamami, lots of Greek yogurt. Always meat with eggs. At the end of 4 solid months of great nutrition along with Anabolic program- I've dropped 2 sizes, tightened my body and 9 lbs. I'm no longer tripping over scale weight! My body fat is slowly and healthily dropping and muscle is rapidly increasing. I started squatting only the bar at 45 lbs and just got to 115 lbs squat. There philosophy works 100% Protein!!! You got this!!

[@teresahunt5521]

@@pattydinapoli5005 I'm 58 as well. I did my meal prep for the entire week earlier today. Protein oats and Greek yogurt for breakfasts, tuna salad for lunches, white bean soup made with lots of veggies, bone broth and ham for dinners. I'm set for the work week. Sound a life you're doing great!

[@teresahunt5521]

@@Datbchik No shakes. Entirely whole foods.

[@Kim-spiration-UltraRunner]

Get STRONG at the GYM. get FIT at the TRACK. Lose WEIGHT at the TABLE. It's the KINDS of CALORIES you are eating and how they are metabolized. Hormonal changes play a HUGE role as well.

[@Chaz_r]

I really needed to hear this. I feel like I tried to understand this concept for so long but it never clicked until you all broke it down

[@timsmith9512]

Couple of points... Ignore BMI....if you are putting on muscle your BMI will go up. Don't be afraid of healthy fats...you need these for healthy hormone levels. It's better to increase activity levels than decrease calories...if you splurge on Saturday night, walk it off on Sunday. Keeping your metabolism high is very important. Try creatine...it will help in a lot of ways. Drink lots of water Good luck

[@Deez_Nutz510]

I'm 5'3". Started at around 157lbs. Currently 139lbs. Eating between 1400-1600 calories. Macros are about: 145g of protein 131g of carbs 55g of fat. The lower the calorie, the harder it is to hit protein. I make sure I hit my protein and I adjust my carb/fat accordingly. Mainly fat though. Need carbs for the workout.

[@chaboi7]

Should've stayed at 157, what are you trying to dissappear?

[@Deez_Nutz510]

@@chaboi7 it wasnt the weight I was concerned about, it was my BF%. I was at approximately 24% BF. Trying to get down to 15% BF then go on an extended lean bulk to 18% then do another cut. My end goal is be around 15% BF at 145lbs.

[@chaboi7]

@@Deez_Nutz510 not trying to dog on you but if youre so light why not get to 175 bulky? Just asking because youre pretty small, how old are you?

[@Deez_Nutz510]

@@chaboi7 I'm 42. I was at my leanest when I was in the navy. Was at about 145 at around 16% BF. I have a smaller frame. I have never seen anyone with my frame at 175 with a lot of lean muscle mass. If they are, I can almost guarantee they are not natural.

[@chaboi7]

@Deez Nutz ok, hard for me to understand your size at your age unless I compare you to a pro mma fighter that weighs what you do but even then those guys all cut alot of weight to get there....I was at my leanest im the army, I was about 175 and im 5'9 but I looked like death tbh, i have thick bones so im at home anywhere between 195-225 or even 250, im not my leanest at 250 but i look stocky & very muscular, at 195 im super uncomfortable simply because i feel anoxeric, I'm 41 btw....I guess its because of your frame, you're probably very strong for your size

[@RoidfreeSenior]

Losing fat while keeping muscle size & strength is definitely a challenge

[@Somebodysomewheresometime]

Great high protein breakfast is my French toast: Arnold keto bread (35c a slice)x3, 1c egg whites & 1 scoop vanilla protein powder mixed up( soak bread in it)- spray a pan and brown the slices - then microwave some berries and put on top 409 calories, 6 fat, 34 carbs (24g fiber), 61 G protein! And yummy!

[@K4R3N]

Perfect clip guys, lotta people stuck in this cycle

[@Marilene2424]

Great video! Thank you 😊 trying to change the mind set of weighing myself everyday. I have been reaching my macros and I will focus on just that for the next 30 days. Women and scale is a real struggle 😅but I understand now that body composition is where the focus must be.

[@onanothernote]

I've been blowing up my progress on the weekends for the past year 😩. So I'm limiting/eliminating social food events this month and no highly processed foods. I've gained muscle but the fat hasn't gone anywhere 🥴

[@picobird246]

Everything presented here is true but you forgot one other compounding factor, especially since the caller talked about belly fat, and that is possible hormonal changes for a middle aged woman! I'm 45 and, my testosterone levels are already outside the lower range for normal healthy woman. HRT is the next frontier for me.

[@Jerry_TheFitnessMessiah]

Easy fix.

[@carrieparsons445]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@limitisillusion7]

I'm a guy and im pretty active, winter aside, and I have a hard time getting 175 grams of protein while cutting with ~2800 calories. It required 2-3 shakes with water a day, and that gets old quick. I gave up on calorie deficits. I just cut fat by recomping nowadays because I hit the protein macros easier and still lose fat well enough. Don't plan on ever dropping below 200 again if I can help it. Consistency is too hard when you're starving yourself with food you don't want to eat.

[@sanjayaiyar4351]

175 grams is really not hard at all, especially with just 1 scoop of 24g of protein. Not to be an asshole but it’s only hard because your diet habits have been so poor, the vast majority of your diet has consisted of carbs and fats.

[@limitisillusion7]

@@sanjayaiyar4351 no, it's hard because I'm a vegetarian. I appreciate your concern, but my diet is on point.

[@sanjayaiyar4351]

@@limitisillusion7 it’s not on point if you’re vegetarian…

[@limitisillusion7]

@@sanjayaiyar4351 listen m8, I'm not at all interested in any of your dogmatic dietary advice. That being said, you're welcome to keep leaving it here for no one.

[@Joy80JJ]

This is so me. I am 5'2" & hard to get my protein grams in per day. Very helpful thank you

[@charmaineespeut4627]

Protein is the KEY

[@abhishekv7171]

Here’s my story: 30Years Old, Male, 5ft 9In Jul’22 - 73.5 KGS BF -24.3% Started 20-4 intermittent fast, skipping dinner. Eating Healthy European diet. I didn’t count macros and I’m sure I didn’t take enough protein. Regular workouts (4 days a week) Daily biking 10K - 5 days a week Going for 5K Runs or Long walk, 3 days a week. Fast Fwd November: Weight - 66.5 KGS BF : 17.7% Some days I completely felt burnt out and fasting was difficult. There were some cheat days as well. Usually the weekends were not as good. But the fat on my tummy and love handles have reduced a lot. When I reach my goal of 14 to 15% body’s fat, I’m going to switch back to 16 - 8 fasting. I felt my metabolism has gone down, hit plateau. What’s your thought on this?

[@ale-fg6uf]

Too much cardio

[@Clockwork24s]

You’re doing way too much … be wary of potential injuries

[@WeallAreAdults]

how many calories are you eating ? I'm riding 40km/day 6/7 at a 28-35km/h pace Weight lifting 1-3 days a week The only way for me to keep my muscle is to eat 4.5k calories daily and that is on the very low end, anything less than that and i feel like shit performance wise :) To gain and feel my best 5k calories is what i need but eating clean it's alot of food :p

[@abhishekv7171]

@@WeallAreAdults I'd say in the range of 2K to 2.3K. I bike to work, so it's not intended as part of a workout but as a general activity. Well, it isn't easy to consume 2K cals in roughly 4 to 5 hours range. 20 - 4 intermittent fast along with workouts can be difficult, you can't lift heavy. My Idea was to do a body recomp, i.e. lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. To some extent, I have been successful, But I feel, it's not as optimized as it could be.

[@assassinlegend1800]

I’d leave the fasting and just do your weights and biking you do lots of exercise and don’t eat enough try that for a month and see what happens

[@b.b7305]

Diet is everything!

[@karenazizi6476]

Wow .. first time watching your videos. You guys are awesome 👏 you guys ask all the right questions and truly explaining the reason for not seeing results. All so true. Tough conversations but these kind of conversations along with consistently is what leads to results 👏💪

[@SuperMapples]

Yes thanks for the question Christine! And the response everyone!

[@MamaCookieMonsterz]

Welp! That just answered all my questions!

[@ryanhumor]

S/O Christine. Keep Going💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@bean0615]

Why aren’t hormones mentioned at all in this conversation?

[@michaelalmodovar4332]

What’s the best way to determine what your deficit is? I go to multiple sites to get the calculations, and get multiple results.

[@iw1459]

You need to eat LEAN protein such as prawns, fish, egg whites etc, ham & prosciutto is NOT a lean source of protein, its too high in fat.

[@KetoJames]

How long have these guys been on YT, they spilling some great info.

[@ALPHA-ROTH]

chicken breast...10oz grilled for 2 meals...there is 100 grams.

[@compostdave]

Adam says,30 days of hitting protein and not missing workouts and youll see a difference. I know im older but ive been lifting for about 2 months or so now, 180-200g of protein every day, i dont miss workouts and i have barely seen any progress. Not enough to be like holy shit this is really working! Weight isnt changing much, fluctuates about 2-4lbs up and down. Is it really that much harder when youre approaching 50?

[@thamy0320]

Same thing is happening with me 😢need help definitely we are a lot going through the same thing 😮

[@Imia323]

I was there too . Eating too low and Hungry all the time , now I’m at 1600-1700 and Hitting my protein and I’m so happy 😂, Mind you i strength train 5-6 x a week and I was starving myself .

[@BeckyJB]

I’m so much like her!!😂 that’s me right there. As a mom I’ve just came to this same conclusion. Protein 150 grams, about 1800 calories is working for me. 😂

[@diannalynnYT]

Add cottage cheese to eggs when scrambling to add protein

[@KnuckleHead1983]

Hitting my calories and protein goals are very hard for me cause I have got so used to eating once a day and I need help breaking that cycle. What do you guys suggest I try to do to help breaking this cycle?

[@sanjam11]

Oh Jeez, I an happy for her to be on your Form, but I so wished I got picked up by you guys one day😄 Am also struggling to loose 15 pounds:((

[@cmack17]

Unless you are trying to qualify for a weight class in a boxing match, stop worrying about "losing weight". Build muscle. Eat better.

[@cristobal.palmero4919]

Cookies are a big reason also

[@amazaynzap]

Question: when he’s saying she needs to up her calories to speed up her metabolism, does he suggest doing slowly as in a reverse diet or jump right in and keep up with the weight lifting. Because as he said when your metabolism is slow even the slightest increase in calories stick to you so wouldn’t this make you pack on a lot of body fat? I feel like reverse dieting never worked for me, I just keep on gaining weight.

[@hersheykiss4445]

I'm 53, 5'2 120 lbs. I strength train 2-3 days a week and not seeing any improvement. No surprise as I only eat about 30-40 grams of protein a day at dinner, my only meal. Not sure how I will get this much protein in a day, but I'm going to try. Thanks!

[@jaydenjohnson6670]

I’m 6’4, 245lbs at around 20% BF. So I understand how tricky it can be to get in your protein needs. OMAD is great for weight loss because it’s very hard to overeat on calories with just 1 meal per day. But in terms of strength/muscle gain it’s very difficult to meet your daily caloric/protein needs in 1 meal. If you want to hit your daily protein goal in 1 meal, it would basically need to be a full plate of protein, and a lot of it. The most protein I get in a meal is about 70-80g, and that’s pretty much chicken breast with sides like veg & carbs. I’d suggest including some small higher protein meals even just 1-2 times throughout the day. Protein shakes, lean meat and veg, etc. are low calorie high protein meals you could include. It makes hitting your protein goals far less daunting if you know at dinner time you only need 40-60g of protein. Just my thoughts, not tryna be your guru here. Good luck!

[@hersheykiss4445]

@@jaydenjohnson6670 thanks. I appreciate your input.

[@shawnwarnick2638]

They’ve addressed this question a number of times. Justin was actually skipping breakfast for a long time and once he started eating breakfast he saw his strength improve. You have to feed your body to grow. Fasting should not be a way of life, but a curveball to challenge your body to use fat reserves once in a while. Living in a low calorie state causes your body to hold fat for survival, especially in females.

[@hersheykiss4445]

@@shawnwarnick2638 good to know this may be contributing to my problem. I'll try to eat more, but dang it's hard being a type 1 diabetic, carbs are my devil and protein is tough. Thanks.

[@dianaatkinson5346]

If you track with an InBody scan and know your BMR how do you decide deficit or calorie intake from there ?

[@billwenner6307]

You say eat when you're hungry, but if I do that, I don't come close to the protein and calories I need....do I force feed myself?

[@angelosacino5763]

KOH oatmeal has seed oil

[@feliciagunby1260]

Will this work for a 60 year old woman?

[@Mercury688]

Tess Holiday should watch this

[@lizaho246]

I always wonder how ppl find it hard to get enough protein in..I'm opposite I can easily eat alot 😂😂😂🤦

[@abr557]

So true…I track my macros for a month. Just checked my protein intake: 1600 kcal per day, usually I end up with 45-55 gram of protein 😢

[@Deez_Nutz510]

I am eating between 1400-1600 cal a day. The 3 things I consume everyday are protein shake, protein bar and greek yogurt. That is roughly 60g of protein for around 350ish calories total.

[@abr557]

@@Deez_Nutz510 thank you for tips! I’ll try

[@TheDewayne16]

Maybe Coach Gregg’s or Remington James’ cookbooks can help with getting a good amount of protein along with low calories

[@jakebritton9709]

I use Remington James cookbook and its awesome.

[@mikebero625]

Remington James is a schill and a con

[@jakebritton9709]

@@mikebero625 that's your opinion bro. I don't think he's a bad guy. Just people mad he's successful.

[@awesomesauce3110]

😂😂😂 steroid diet anyone?! 😂😂😂

[@jakebritton9709]

@@awesomesauce3110 it actually works. The diet helps you keep everything in check and have all the foods I enjoy with NONE of the guilt.

[@dinoc734]

I’ll be blunt. You have to tell your family, your friends, your children, workmates, grandparents, Your psychic, etc. to go fuck off and you’re not going out with them…. Staying in and mapping out your weeks food plan. How fucking hard is this?

[@platogenova9573]

A lady like this shouldn’t have to eat more than 100g of protein to make progress. One gram of protein PPBW is not necessary. She probably just wants to lose some weight and look better. Protein is not the problem.

[@ashleyb85]

Eggs mixed with eggwhites

[@debargodaygo9341]

This is why nobody trust so called weight loss coaches! Cardio is the best to lose body fat and weight. I’m the example of it. I do more cardio then weight training

[@cleopatrajones7096]

I like these guys but yes you can out exercise a not good diet. I do and I know countless others who do as well. Guys and girls. I know a guy who eats about 3-5k a day and cycles every day. We all eat a lot because we exercise so much. And cardio does make one hungry. I know how some of these studies are conducted and they’re flawed. Not unless I witness them myself do I believe the rest set times or caloric intake. Not possible.

[@seankinder4370]

No. Diet is the best way 2 lose weight and a fully working metabolism. Why do endless bouts of cardio when it's not needed.

[@futuregenesis97]

"Cardio is not a great way to lose bodyfat" Where do these guy get their info from? Do they even lift?

[@ryanhumor]

This comment is identical to my sisters comment.

[@BioGOD009]

She doesn’t need that much protein

[@craigcrawford6749]

There's only one reason people don't lose weight. They eat too much

[@renelvital]

I tried eating only three times a day and it’s challenging. Might be mental.

[@awesomesauce3110]

😂😂😂 No.

[@Coconutboy66]

I don t track calories i only track carbs and i lost a lot of weight already

[@anerdvirgin]

1400 cals per day and at your heaviest ever weight... yeah um bullshit

[@mrssclarkie5474]

Lol was thinking the same thing! Most females can't stick to a calorie deficit they don't have the discipline...plus hormones due to menstrual cycle can cause grief......if she was really only eating 1400 cals she would lose weight! I have so many females friends that say! I hardly eat anything yet gain weight..... I'm like really what are you actually eating....your body does not lie.

[@nanad803]

I think the two days of eating out of deficit is halting her progress

[@miki2020josey]

⁠​⁠@@mrssclarkie5474Lol. Sexist much? You are saying “most females can’t stick to a calorie deficit,” but yet, that is exactly what you are saying with “ so many of my female friends hardly eating anything”. Maybe, for starters, you should believe what your female friends are saying. And maybe, you should leave metabolism advice to the experts.

[@soniak2269]

This woman is not eating 1400 calories a day and not losing weight while working out

[@statusquoreject]

Actually it’s very possible that she is. I’m a male and my TDEE - 500 cals for weight loss/cutting comes out to ~1800 cals and I’m only eating ~1600/day. I’ve been lifting for 6 years, have a ton of muscle, workout 4 days/week for 2.5 hrs and weigh everything that I eat. Even if I have a drink of alcohol on the weekend I weigh and log it. I have stopped losing weight because of metabolic adaptive syndrome. That is when after long periods of dieting and exercise your body/metabolism has adapted and no longer burns calories like when the stimulus is new. This why your supposed to break a diet every 4-6 months or so and also deload days in the gym to reset your body and metabolism.

[@joeraguso5376]

She also admitted she eats on the weekends.

[@ImSizo]

First Lady is a clown lmaoooo 😂

[@bbcraz1226]

No one eating 1400 calories a day would gain weight. It's literally impossible for any normal sized human.

[@followyourideas]

Some skinny women require less than that

[@bbcraz1226]

@@followyourideas it'd very rare and they need to basically be bedridden

[@Welsh-Trials-Enduro]

Depends on your metabolism, height and body composition. It may be nearly impossible to gain muscle at those calories, but fat is another thing.

[@acdcbrody]

I don’t know about gaining but I’ve definitely maintained on that before for a long time and I’m not a small person

[@joshcastle9257]

Not “impossible” even though rare / unlikely If someone ruined their metabolism by making their long term maintenance calories 1000 they would gain on 1400

[@MrBeefTot187]

Yes 1400 calories and stil fat is possible. If she’s eating chre cheese raisin toast and a donut 😂so of course you ain’t losing weight

[@RTG562]

The guy in the white hat and black vest interrupts too much