The Best Strategy To Dominate Your New Year’s Fitness Goals

[@SeuOu]

This type of content is Mike at his best, imo. Experienced, knowledgeable, down to earth, giving solid advice to people not sure what goals to set or how to meet them.

[@T-SizzleLikeBacon]

Glazing

[@micahmillentree2916]

Facts!!🔥🔥

[@felixhulkb]

I've never seen a video from him like this. Straight forward info with a light hearted tone but not so much wild sex jokes. I get that is his thing but I thought this was pretty cool.

[@WoTMike1989]

@@felixhulkb look at the videos that look like this background and with charts. They are the pure info ones. I love the jokes and opinions but if you are here just for the lectures, go to those videos

[@ElAndresRodriguez]

​@@felixhulkbI've noticed when he makes more mass appealing content(stuff the normies will likely click on) he tends to tone it down a bit. I wonder if it's intentional

[@metrana0724]

I'm 290 pounds at the moment. I started my weight loss journey at 308 a couple months ago. My goal is to see what I look like at 215. I've really worked on repairing the disordered eating that got me as big as I am, while still allowing myself a piece of cheese cake or a cupcake here and there. I've been notoriously over restrictive to myself in past, trading out one form of disordered eating for another, overindulgent to over restrictive. I'm not the lowest body weight I've ever been as an adult, but I for sure feel the strongest and most confident. Thank you for the videos that helped me get into weight training Dr. Mike. I hope to hit at least 250 this year. Edit: the support under this comment is honestly touching, it makes me very happy to see what a nurturing and positive community Mike has cultivated. Thank you for the support my brothers, may we all stride towards our goals in 2025!

[@cratker]

Best of success on your goals. I started in July with the templates now with the app :P. Consistency is key.

[@iamtherickjames]

Hell ya

[@metrana0724]

@@cratker as far as consistency goes I got my first arm vein exposure around my brachioradialis and that definitely triggered some neurons in my brain that gave me gym addiction. I'm just waiting to heal up so I can go again tomorrow 🙏🏻

[@zm3248]

Way to go!!! I was where you are last year and now I’m 240. Keep it up!

[@Beansicus]

Right there with you homie, we got this 💪

[@aldrich6168]

The way RP blew up in 2024 was insane to watch. Happy New Year’s! 🎉

[@BrysonPriceHealthAndFitness]

Well deserved , loads of great info on this channel 💪🏼

[@harrybauls4315]

Ain't slowing down either. Best content, best community.

[@Nathantooit]

"Thank you Greg" 😂😂😂

[@sunttu333]

I was here when they had 20k subs

[@briankirkman2891]

I dropped 104 pounds in 2024. I didn’t set a timetable goal for anything. I just made a plan, stuck with it and let things take care of themselves naturally with no worry about timing. Every day I just wake up and make good choices and win the day. I’ve got another 74 to go and if things work out right, I’ll reach that goal by the end of 2025. Excited to see what the next 74 is going to bring because the first 104 have been life-changing. Thanks for your videos And your insight. Always enjoy sitting down and soaking up the knowledge. Good luck to everyone out there on whatever journey they are on! Let’s go!

[@TheKingsDaughter4227]

This is so excellent! KEEP GOING You are the BOSS of your world 🌎

[@MaggotDiggo1]

I lost about 25kg (55lb) in 2024 and it felt like a big effort. 104lb is very impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@FallenChocoCookie]

Holy cow! Keep it up my dude!! Awesome stuff 😄

[@spooked2104]

good luck g

[@DazRFBM]

You the man Kirkman. 🤙🏼

[@KornHuskerJason]

“Take the easy W.” - could be life changing advice. Should one choose to take that statement to heart!

[@rosenthau4621]

At an age of 38 I just dropped from 380 pounds to 320 pounds over the last 6 months with healthy + restrictive eating and 10k-15k steps. I’m 6'10" with a very large frame and just started resistance training, so I am very exited for 2025 and a big contributor to this excitement is your content. Thanks for being highly scientific while constantly trying to get canceled, that’s the perfect combination for me - keep it up and have an amazing 2025!

[@brucefullwood]

Nice! Keep at it! As Dr. Mike says, it's all about consistent, achievable gains . . . or losses, whatever your goal is.

[@bigbossgun]

@@rosenthau4621 way to go, keep up the progress. Sounds like you've got a plan that's working and that's a tool that can't be beat. Remember to adjust if you start to plateau on progress. It's bound to happen but it's part of the process. Have a happy new year and I hope you succeed.

[@Babdaddy669]

Well done. Keep it up!

[@JessieRingley]

I started 2024 at 274 lbs. I end 2024 at 209 lbs and 100% the leanest and most jacked I’ve ever been! Following Dr. Mike’s guidance has really helped me on my journey! I’ve now started my first bulk phase and have slowly started increasing calories. First time in my life, as a fat guy, that I’ve purposely tried to gain weight.

[@thomashowey9014]

This is fucking awesome 👏

[@JoseMoreira-yv3ex]

Great stuff to hear. I started 2024 at around 270. I only got down to 215 but the difference in how I look and feel in just that year is crazy. I've literally never been this fit. Still got a bit to lose. Keep killing it, bro. 💪🏻

[@JessieRingley]

@@JoseMoreira-yv3ex that’s epic to hear sir!

[@clsanchez77]

Full-time with 4 kids here 😂. Thank You! I was a 125-lb cross-country runner in high school and did 20-40 mile road bike trips in college before bike lanes were a thing. That was 24 years ago now. When I started full time job, I joined a gym and maintained that through child 2/3 (twins). It all came to a stop. I picked up a 100 pounds slowly over the next 15 years. Now Im seeing the health effects and want back in. Like you said, full-time job and 3 (or more) kids. I need my goal to be reasonable, not magical. I have tracked my macros and select micros for four weeks now and I already see the issues. I started in December and am already down 7 pounds and that was through the holidays. Nothing special. I just cut out soft drinks and second helpings at meals. My life goal is to get back to 175-185 at 1-lb a week. 2,000 calories, a treadmill and my old bike. I retake blood work next December.

[@crazymusicman13]

really wishing you the best stranger!

[@jefflemaster2850]

Good luck!!!

[@jessicatwinkle2007]

I’m a full-time mama of 3, had em all in the last 4 years 🫠 Weight has slowly crept on too!! I began the week of thanksgiving, and am down 13lbs by cutting down sweets and carbs, upping protein and fiber, and doing two-a-days til I hit my final goal (got bout 15-ish lbs to go). Let’s do thiiiiissss!!!

[@Sweet_Pea_12]

You got it!!! Almost same boat but only 1 child and second job. All I’ve done was increase my steps and meal prep… only days i did not concern myself with my meal prep was the day of the holiday (i enjoyed thanksgiving Christmas and new year’s). I’ve lost 9lbs in the past 2 months. Now that i have more time i will now incorporate weight lifting and up my steps/daily walks and continue with meal prep Same goal-170-180 lbs… about 100 to lose.

[@crutch6991]

Labs a year from now? Why not now?

[@afkathisguy]

4 months ago I was diagnosed pre-diabetic at 330lbs Decided after decades of neglect to actually make an effort. Dr Mike's videos have been massively helpful to get me started on this journey. I'm down 35lbs since the start of September. I'm fitting into clothes that havent fit me in 10yrs. I feel better than I've felt in forever. And most importantly, I'm not burnt out or ready to give up on my diet and exercise. My next milestones are 270 by April, and 250 by September. Small changes over time add up to big things. If you're on the fence about starting, just start! You dont have to be perfect, you get points just for the attempt. And I promise you won't regret it!

[@tedo2228]

Keep going, man! You deserve all your success and the best is yet to come!

[@TrevorHovind4k]

From an opioid addiction to now a gym addict dr Mike is the best knowledgeable dr I’ve ever came across! Thank you big mike

[@OrionSelmanoff]

You came on Dr Mike? I'm super jealous...❤😮

[@Ceredron]

Switching the addiction from drugs/food to lifting is quite literally the dream. Good job bro

[@ThaStonedGardner]

I'm right there with ya buddy. I was under 100 pounds when I got sober. Took me a couple years to be able to eat normally again. Now I've eaten too much and got too fat. I'm pretty muscular, but have 30 pounds I'd like to lose.

[@ilikepushrodv8s210]

Congratulations for getting your life straight.

[@NickB_864]

Bro same here! Dropped 233 to 166 after getting clean, working out is my new addiction and i love it!

[@carianderson2254]

I actually achieved my goal of 10,000 steps a day in 2024. I certainly did not meet this every day but my average was 11,000 so the days I went over made up for the shortcomings. This is really the only NY resolution I’ve ever fully achieved and I’m so proud of myself. Now to lock in a healthy meal plan and actually adhere to a caloric deficit. I love the message of this and setting a goal until March and then focus on maintaining the improvements. ❤

[@TheKingsDaughter4227]

It’s so satisfying when your plan is successfully executed! Keep going!

[@hypno5690]

Let's goooooo!

[@sardalamit]

Very happy for you! Good start!

[@thisisloveless]

i’m down nearly 30 pounds and 6% bf since committing to a new lifestyle with the help of macrofactor, a trainer, and watching these goofy videos. thanks Mike & crew, happy new year!

[@Junotekh]

What made you choose Macrofactor vs RP diet app? Still deciding on the right app for me

[@thisisloveless]

@@Junotekh honestly it was just the one I saw first when I was looking to replace MyFitnessPal!

[@DenoftheDrake]

My new years resolution is to achieve Dr. Mike's head muscularity 🥵

[@FightingForLaughs]

Admirable goal, but ultimately impossible.

[@imshail]

just do 10 sets of 30 reps of cooking pan smashes to the sides of the head and you too can look like your brain grew it's own muscles, other solution is getting a phd but these are youtube comments so believe in the almighty pan

[@churn_diesel]

500 ius of growth hormone a day

[@Chazman2705]

How many sets of mental jumping jacks do you do each session?

[@JakeOtaku420]

Which head?👀😂

[@jack-in-the-box6823]

I think the challenge for many people is they forget they've been overweight for like a decade + and that it will likely take more than a couple months to get to where they want to be, but slow and consistent isn't sexy and hard for a lot of people to feel motivated. They jump out of the gate fast because they want to see results for their efforts right away and like you said, burn out from that kind of demand.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

You repeated what d mike said good job

[@PHATboy.2.FITboi]

So true… lifetime fat ass need to slow it down… but right now doing my 2nd cardio session off the day

[@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879]

They want someone to notice they look much better. And that will only take three or four months. To get the ultimate goal people noticing will help massively. When someone tells you that your looking much better it's the best motivation there is.

[@Dave8T9]

@@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879 exactly right, it helps keep you motivated. I had a customer comment on my weight last night saying she could see it in my face that I had lost weight. MASSIVE boost to my confidence and self esteem and made me want to keep pushing. There is a time and a place to tell someone they are too big and need to work on it but finding that balance of tough love with acknowledging small accomplishments is important. If someone is working hard to lose weight and they get called fat it could impact how they proceed and hinder progress if they aren't in a good place mentally to handle that kind of thing. My entire reason to start losing weight was a comment some drunk guy made when I was making a delivery and it really burned in to me so I decided to work on myself so the next time I see him it would be like a huge middle finger to him lol

[@LDG_HotSauce]

My friend sent me this video and I have to say this is probably one of the best I’ve seen when it comes to welcoming and informing people about their fitness journey. Very cool, chill, well spoken guy. I love the format and the bullet points, very straight forward. Definitely will be looking forward to learning more!

[@JudgeBeard]

Have been dieting and training for nearly 6 months now. I dont know how much muscle Ive gained exactly, but my overall weight loss is 18kg (about 40 pounds) since July 2024. Consistency and ramping up over time and not beating myself up if I had the odd cheat day is my secret. Over Christmas I gave myself a 2 week window to eat and drink whatever, and I still came back to the scales 2 days ago having lost 1kg. My workouuts started as following youtube videos along at home, now Im in the gym 5 days a week following Dr Mikes advice and I just keep going from strength to strength. I did 4 whole full extension pullups the other day! In july last year I couldnt do 1! Keep it up every body, we're all doing ourselves huge favours.

[@ActuallyImJerome]

Went from 255 to 205 since August since I discovered you. Becoming stronger and more muscular. Thank you for everything.

[@trainyoumust]

Guys, I wish I knew this 25 years ago. Dr. Mike’s advice is simple and effective. My advice: save this video to rewatch it every month and adjust because you can’t absorb and implement all at once. ❤ 💕🦉

[@theoneandonly1158]

Me and this girl made a pack to lose weight. We started in July. Suffice to say, i lost 15lbs so far. She lost via starving and gained it back and more. I didn't starve. I ate well and exercised. Still going strong and finally learned the proper way to lose fat and keep muscle. I introduced everything slowly. Now i feel weird not eating my normal meals and exercising. I do 10k daily, cardio and lift. I love this lifestyle. Fat; never again.

[@BrysonPriceHealthAndFitness]

That’s so good hear! I’m sure a lot of people need to see this for encouragement. There’s truly no shortcut, just day in-day out mundane grind where you’ll look back and see progress in the long term

[@Luke-ih1oc]

Paradoxically, the harder thing is to do the easier thing

[@erikrandan7294]

I hope she learned from your example. Keep pushing forward! I know where you're coming from with the fitness pact. I used to have a friendly competition with one of my college friends, where we tried to see who could get i shape quicker. I went for heavier weights in the 10-15 rep range, he went lighter weight with waaaay more reps. (Gave me my outlook that if you can do more than 20 reps, you're just jerking off and need to up the resistance lol). We both got into decent shape as a result. ....I should call him and get that competition going again😂

[@TheKingsDaughter4227]

Your username says it all MINDSET BABY A+++

[@Vforviolet1738]

I started working out 3-4 days about 3 years ago. I remember my mom asking "why keep going to the gym to lose weight." "It's maintenance." - I've lost and gained between 5-10 lbs between that time(down 6 lbs) but I'm stronger and faster than when I was a teen. This last year I've been using the RP app, and it definitely changed my outlook for the better. Thank you Dr. Mike! Run the video, Scott!

[@DizErgi]

Writing this for inspiration to somebody, i started my weight loss journey at 124kg(275 pounds) almost year ago in february and now i'm 92kg, by the end of the march i was already 110kg, so yeah i lost 14 kg in 2 month, 1700 kcal 130-150g protein, and which is more important i cant say that i was torturing myself. Believe in yourself guys

[@squallrulz20]

Hey mate, awesome progress and hope you keep up the work this year to! What are you eating for that kind of protein intake?

[@DizErgi]

@@squallrulz20 chicken, greek yogurt + 0 fat curd, sometimes eggs

[@Dave8T9]

Thanks, that's a great comment because it shows that it can be done. I started in September at 400lbs, I'm 340lbs now with my first real goal being 280lbs. Once I reach 280lbs I can start working towards other goals but I'm halfway there now and honestly, I love the progress. I am a delivery driver and just last night one of my usual customers asked if I had lost weight and when I told her I had she said she could see it in my face. Huge boost to my self esteem right there. It's small things like that which can help drive people to keep at it and keep working so I try and pay it forward when I can

[@ponkotuu]

sharing my experience here, because why not i started april of 2024 at weight 136kg (just shy of 300lbs) by just cutting my food volume. so no midnight snacks, no seconds, no random grilled cheese thru out the day. i lost 5kg the first 3 weeks. then i decided i can and want to do more. i started going to the gym, i slowly started tracking my food and planning my meals. by mid July i was 116kg. I lost 20kg in roughly 14weeks. there have been diet breaks here and there since then, because im ngl cutting so much while working out does take a toll on you. like @DizErgi said, its not like it was torture, but for me it slowly drained me over the course of months. but the discipline and foundations built means ive never gained more than 1kg during any of my diet breaks. hope 2025 is the year i get to my goal of 75 - 80kg

[@erinodonnell386]

When I started getting in shape what worked for me was having the part that’s in my control be my goal. I want to be someone who goes to the gym x times per week and lifts weights and y times per week does cardio outside. Then after I fell in love with the gym and it became part of my life I naturally decided to clean up my diet for performance reasons. And I decided to clean up my sleep routine because I needed it to be more consistent. Little at a time. And over the course of a couple of years I picked up some new hobbies, just trying new things because I was in good enough shape for that to be fun and satisfying, and that kept me moving forward. Now I’m in the best shape of my life and it all kind of happened by accident. If you’re just a normal person who wants to get in a little better of shape or who is tired of their life the way it is, and who maybe has had bad experiences with the scale in the past, it’s a strategy to consider.

[@StrangeCloudSs]

Really nice message at the ending of the video, we are here for the long run everyone

[@NickB_864]

Dropped from 233 to 160 in 6 months from 28% BF to 10% via RP, thank you Dr Mike!

[@JaegerDreadful]

Is that your networth in dollars or euros?

[@LafemmebearMusic]

That is a lot of weight in not a very long time period was it done in a sustainable way? I’ve done this kinda of loss before and I wonder what you did.

[@Sepp2009]

10% sure

[@TobinTitus]

@@LafemmebearMusic I am down a net of 65 pounds in four months. In that same time period I’m up 10-12 pounds of muscle (depending on DEXA vs Inbody scan results). I’m not doing anything uncomfortable or hard. I rather enjoyed my easy diet living on shakes and meat and vitamins. It’s possible to do and sustainable if you get your mind right. Unfortunately being obese muddles your brain and the depression compounds the problem. Fix your mind along with your body.

[@NickB_864]

@@Sepp2009 technically 9.8% so hate on that

[@jonprendergast]

I got into this channel on April 13th of 2024, weighing in at 257lbs. As of today, I weighed in at 211lbs at 6'4. Thank you Dr. Mike for all the positive influence.

[@Goolee103]

Currently down to 188 from 201 last year. Definitely have gained lean mass as well. Thanks dr Mike 🫡

[@bdufour77]

I want to thank you. You've helped me look at losing weight in a whole different way. Going from late August to the beginning of November, I went from 288 to 270. I've been in maintenance since and have managed to only gain a lb or so (but I may have gained a little muscle). I'm now heading back into a calorie deficit and feel more than ready to hit a 750 Kcal weekly deficit again. 11 years ago I got down to 225 (but with less muscle since I was so focused on doing way too much cardio) but gained most of it back within the next year. I really feel like all of your content has me set up to get there and stay there, even if it takes much longer than last time.

[@Zachafinackus]

This upcoming year is where I fix my diet now that I've cemented myself into a good workout routine. Haven't missed a day of a workout since last November and now I'm ready to slowly work on adding better meals into my routine so I can lose fat and gain muscle. Got started because of you all here at RP while being inspired by folks like Will Tennyson and LeanBeefPatty.

[@Jakesmusings]

Actually reached my 2024 New Year’s resolution. Kept up working out all year, and started learning a music instrument. Thanks RP for helping to educate me along that journey!!

[@StackSmallVictories]

Last year I found the "what to do if your skinny fat" video... After my wife crushed me on the Manitou incline. So far so good I ran strong lifts 5x5 for 7 months admittedly i should have learned to push harder before switching to juggernaut and then RP to get a mainly upper body plan since I bike and hike alot my legs where dead by the end of the week. So far so good up 15 pounds down 6 inches in the waist. Hiking went from aborting 5 mile walks home to 14 miles on the bike to get to a 10 15 mile hike then bike bake all in 14ish months. Not to shabby for a ex POS alcoholic if I may say so, thank you again you videos are always funny enough to get through them, the diet advice was on point track the basics dont over think it. To be honest im debating taking it to the bext level on my diet this year

[@BrysonPriceHealthAndFitness]

Do it! Take jt to the next level this year

[@winstonsmith11]

Love the profile name

[@frantisekfojt8688]

Got a new pair of headphones and god damn your silky smooth voice feels even closer to my heart than usual now.

[@originalz_est1088]

305lbs this time last year, 215lbs this morning.... Go hard, burn out, go past your limits. Thanks for all the info this year Dr. Mike, happy new year

[@TheKingsDaughter4227]

OG Z! This is so, so excellent! Yes, all should stop thinking in limited ways.

[@heelloooooo956]

been watching this guy since his first video (or so) and was confident this channel would blow up. solid advice, solid experience, solid muscles. what could go wrong! love this guy

[@bassistcz]

This really resonants with me, I recently realised I typically try to hard, make things too hard, start a programmer labelled beginner that's 6 days weeks intense exercuse and burn out. I've been look at more at smaller more sustainable approaches for better habit forming. Great video Dr.Mike

[@Paradigm07-cg7jt]

Last year at this time I was 233lbs. Thanks in a large part to info from Mike I made it to 173 at lowest. Maintained in the 170s for months now. Thank you RP for the mix of info, motivation and laughs.

[@dogs-game-too]

Routine and self discipline have always been my biggest hurdles. I'll do great a few times but as different things pop up through the days I dont get a good routine established and give up. Hopefully this year is the year 💪

[@Platinumtrophies1283]

In January of last year Dr Mike took me from 6’5 and 170lbs to now 210 and decently lean. If you’re new to fitness just take it slowly and even if you fall off for a few days or weeks just get back on. Persistence will take you so much higher than the short burst of motivation you get in the beginning of the year, because it will fade. You got to fall in love with it, if it’s something you don’t like you just won’t stick to it. People will say you’re so disciplined and motivated but when it’s something you love it really doesn’t feel like work. Good luck everyone and thank you dr Mike for your bald head 🤙🏼

[@richardrosek1856]

The absolute best video on this subject matter. Straightforward and to the point, exceptional.

[@gabibaker]

This was such an amazing video. A real coaching session that gives you all the tools to change your life for free!!! I have a hard time listening when makes videos awkward with long weird jokes but this one was gold. Thanks for all the hard work Mike and Scott.

[@davidsims6585]

I watched some of your older videos today. The quality comparison to these current videos is pretty wild! Love and appreciation from a fellow detroiter. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@nicholeh1280]

Starting my cut next week. I'm constantly sending links to this channel.

[@green4green]

Why wait. Start today

[@seaneyo]

@@green4green start ten years ago and already be finished

[@LafemmebearMusic]

@@green4greenhe just did a whole video about starting with a plan. And not over doing the idea of it so you can sustain. If this person has a plan to start cutting in a week then they should stick to that and follow DMIKES advice not random comment section. 😊

[@jackofallpots7184]

I've been watching your videos for a while, they're very helpful, I used to weigh almost 600 lbs lost 200, then gained another 100 back. I've since lost another 60 lbs, putting me down 437. I've also had some incredible friends who've helped me out. I'm 38 and I've been trying to lose weight since I was 10 years old and always failed but I'm doing fasting, weight lifting, squats and pushups. I started walking last year and can go over a mile on good days. When I first started I could barely go 1/4 of a mile. Keep up the good work everyone, it can pay off.

[@scottymcraig]

Love all of your videos, but this one really was super. Realistic, reasonable fitness advice for everyone! Just started watching y'all this year and I look forward to seeing what you bring us in 2025!

[@GigaFro]

The theme of my 2025 will be "Take the easy W". These are the words I needed. Thanks Mike! I'll report back at the end of the year :)

[@nataliebremmer9571]

I found RP at the beginning of 2024, maybe the end of 2023. I remember watching a video about different dieting phases while I was en route to a vacation. I had gained a lot of weight in college and hated the way I looked, even though I was lifting 4 days a week. I got home from that vacation and said enough was enough, and started tracking and weighing all my food. That started in mid March 2024 and by July 2024 I had lost almost 25 pounds and was back to my pre-college weight. I know 25 pounds isn’t a lot, but going from 155 to 130 was a night and day difference. From July to October I was able to maintain that weight and even did a slow bulk from October to December (only gained 6 pounds), and now in January I am starting my cut again. I am now a lot more confident and I got my excitement for life back after many years of feeling self conscious. Thank you Dr. Mike and your team at RP ❤

[@theunlearnedmind7374]

My 2024 New Year's resolution was to lose weight. I went from 180 to 150 lbs. Still maintaining! Edit: I just focus on diet and getting my steps in.

[@dalechmann8104]

W

[@nwmxrider]

Strength training too?

[@HSLSFirst]

Smartest advices I have heard on social media. These lifestyle changes of losing fat, gaining muscles and improving VO2 max is a multi years process during which the body adapts slowly to the changes which become the new normal.

[@jonrice9509]

I’m 460lbs. Been overweight since I was a kid. I dropped to just over 300 (which for me actually looked really good) when I was training for ROTC but got hurt and gained it all back. So now I am just going low and slow with maintenance phases. Much love y’all. Everybody has their own journey.

[@yorguinarodriguez213]

I have been hitting the gym since I was 17, but never as consistent since 2021 when I started going all year long with a couple of weeks pausing due to exams, UNI, work, or travel. However, I'm really bad at sticking to diets or meals, because I have a sweet tooth and love eating out, food is my comfort as well, so the Chatgpt one of trying to find the easiest solutions helped a lot, I only see hour-long preparations online and I don't have the time to cook for 3 hours a day most days.

[@jeraldg7363]

Meal prep saved me, as well as baking chicken breast and thigh instead of pan searing it and using other meats like Buffalo, venison, and seafood, idk how Buffalo/venison supply is outside the US tho

[@yorguinarodriguez213]

@@jeraldg7363 I used to mealprep a couple of years ago but didn't like the taste of the food after being cooked for over a day, so it ended up in wasting food because it didn't taste good, so I'm looking into foods that I actually like when done and only doing 2/3 days worth of food. Thank you for your comment, I'll check buffalo or venison meat, I haven't heard of it yet!

[@moLOTOv-ju4gw]

My favorite inspirational quote has to be: For Life: Change The Way You Look At Things, And The Things You Look At Change. For Fitness: I Didn’t Come This Far To Only Come This Far.

[@92jeffs]

Man, I decided to go on the "be more fit" new year resolution, and this video will help a LOT

[@error.user_090]

Thank you father mike for the knowledge, wisdom, and humour, may we all achieve our fitness goals and build lifelong habits Amen🙏🏼

[@j.p.8137]

Happy new year!! Lets smash 2025 💪

[@jscaprkr]

God bless you Dr. Mike. I’ve been on this wheel for 25 years. I have never heard anyone talk about it like this. I needed this reality check so badly ❤

[@jmueller1111]

I’m a month into the Hypertrophy App and I’ve never felt better, can’t wait for my next lift Thanks Dr Mike!

[@Fixxitt412]

I've been crushing your channel, it's just great, informative, makes me laugh and keeps me motivated. Keep it coming!

[@WabbaJackel_54]

Thank you Dr Mike Israetel. Since April 15th I have lost about 130lbs. I'm at about 255lbs from 380lbs. Your videos remind me to keep going it might suck right now but it does keep getting better.

[@TheKingsDaughter4227]

WABBA J! Wow! Incredible! Keep going!

[@PrecludeLP]

This is one of the best Dr. Mike videos ever.

[@alistairdunlop9174]

Some years ago I was moaning how busy the gym was in January and February to one of the personal trainers in the gym I used to use and he said I should feel greatful to all the people who's New Years resolution has them in the gym for 6 weeks but will then subsidise my membership for the rest of the year.

[@ahrenstarr6273]

Started really working on my fitness goals more seriously about 10-12 weeks ago. RP has been a great source of information. And as someone that is in that obese and over 40 category, I appreciate Dr Mike's approach. He gives good info, helps with realistic goals (not too demanding or too coddling), and keeps me motivated with some humor along the way. Plan to be back months and years from now.

[@yingchenhsu9046]

I can’t believe this is free! Thank you so much

[@jfarmer911]

Currently hovering around 195-197, but this time last year I was somewhere between 210-220. I run (yes, I’m the weirdo that actually likes this), and I completed my first full-run half-marathon this fall…then October through December were a nightmare for maintaining any fitness or nutrition because of my work, grad school, and internship schedule, but I at least just maintained and didn’t gain a bunch back. Thanks for helping to put that into perspective for me. I had been struggling with guilt about my burnout before getting myself back on track during the holidays by taking PTO at work, and I think I have a solid plan for keeping things sustainable for this last semester by taking advice from this video.

[@Icecreammchone]

I started a fitness routine in June of 2024. I’ve been consistent now for over 6 months, and I can’t stress enough, in my opinion the best thing to nail first for fitness for long term change is just consistency. My only goals have been consistency. Getting in the gym and getting about 30-45 minutes of solid weight training and (as often as I can get myself to do it) cardio. That consistency alone for me was hard enough, but now 6 months later it’s more automatic and a habit, so this year my goal is cleaning up my diet and planning more healthy meals, started slow and making sure I’m mostly enjoying the process.

[@julessubtext6928]

Love the term "relaxed consistency"!!! Btw, lately I get lots of V-Shred ads while watching your videos, it's kind of ironic 😂

[@jambodahibee]

I set my goal for last year of continuing to be in the gym by this time this year. I’ve made it and discovered an enjoyment in fitness again. Plenty of time for me to add in more aspects but I knew that just one goal was enough to avoid burning out. RP has been a great find in this time and really helped. Happy new year all and hopefully to a year of more Dr Mike and Scott the video guy! 🎉

[@tonyd7185]

45, 254 lbs. Although I've always been heavy always lifted and always set weight loss goals. This time I'm turning it over. I've started getting into running, and as well as kicking the diet into shape, I'm setting an aim this time of firstly completing a 5km local parkrun race and then a 10km event. Still lifting to keep some strength around but mainly around building for the running.

[@roninmarketingproductions]

I have been going to the gym for 4 years now but I have been GOING to the gym this past year. What do I mean by that? I spent 3 years wasting time, not getting enough sleep, not knowing what to do for my diet and not pushing myself enough at the gym. I have spent a lot of time watching and learning from Dr. Mike and others about how to approach this correctly and since then I have gone from 280 to 220 in this past year. It has been a great transformation and seeing the muscle definition for the first time is encouraging. The hard work DOES pay off. The sacrifice is worth it! I still have a long way to go, but wanted to reach out and say learn as much as you can about this to be the best version of yourself that you can be! FYI I am 42 right now and if I can do it, you can do it too!

[@TheKingsDaughter4227]

Yay Team RMP! You picked your “damn suffering” and you’re reaping all the rewards.

[@karandeengar]

I'm following your "Yearly Plan" video and get to bulk till end of February. I cut last year and lost 25 lbs and now I'm on my slow bulk. Thank you for all your help!

[@Ancor3]

These are great tips. Last year I put my fitness goals really low, just tried to go on a 30 minutes walk every day. Even then I noticed that my mind was trying to make excuses to stop doing even that. Getting my mind to focus on just a simple task really helped me to keep going at it. Eventually I expanded on it and now I'm a regular at the gym and lost 13 kg in a year. Not just that, I got a lot of compliments and motivated other people to start going to the gym as well. When they ask me for tips I just tell them to start with really simple habits and then see where it takes them, lol.

[@rlockwood88]

I'm down from 242 at 30+% body fat down to about 190 at 15-18% body fat thanks in part to Dr. Mike. The rest of the credit goes to my kids for calling me fat and all the people at the jiu-jitsu gym for being supportive and just good people. Thanks you guys. Best shape of my life

[@bigbossgun]

Hey Dr. Mike absolutely love your content. From Oct 23' to July 24' I lost 80 lbs from calorie deficit and moderate exercise. I did moderate cardio, treadmill or stationary bike with some weight training. Was on BP meds for over 10 years, was cleared to stop meds, which was great but I gained 15lbs water weight overnight. Still fitting my size 34 pants from a 42 so not really worried. I recently found the RP channel less than a month ago and I'm a bit sad I didn't find Dr. Mike sooner because everything he says is exactly on and exactly what I did to turn my life around. Thank you Dr. Mike gor being so honest and straightforward with the fitness community and not putting important stuff behind a paywall. I'd like to see the paid content but as being a single earner in a house of 3 it's just not in the budget. But I think your free content is worth millions so thank you sir. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉🎉 Best of health and wealth to you and to all. 💙💪

[@bigbossgun]

@jennekleinlein it was an exaggeration of the effect my water pill had on my water weight it was closer to a 2 weeks after I stopped all of my blood pressure meds. I was under observation and was given the ok by my doctor who was actually impressed with my ability to reverse my hypertension and the prediabetes which was another reason I decided to lose all the weight. Was 265lbs at 5'11" and got to 185lbs. Now this year I plan on losing the remaining fat and build my muscles up. Thanks for the concern and have a happy new year and I hope everyone reaches their goals. ✌️

[@KingSebbz]

About 8 years ago i was going to compete in fitness but since then Ive done basically no real training. 2 months ago i decided to get back at it with goal of getting consistent and gain back some muscle, if i could do that i would 4-5 months in (March/april) start dieting to shredd down for the summer and my god its going well and i can already see great results. And I got to give big thanks to you and Jeff Nippard for that because watching you two (and some old pics of myself) has really been inspiring and helpful in many ways! Im going to keep this going and never drop out of training again and stay consistent! Thank you!

[@elations]

3:43 his pec almost escaped

[@Sweet_Pea_12]

😂😂😂😂

[@MrJabba82]

😂

[@aiganyshshailooeva6848]

This is the best strategy! Everything is simple and clear and makes a lot of sense. 🙌🏻

[@kibfox58]

Absolutely love Doc Mike and his advice! You and your team make everything so simple, easy and attainable!!!

[@davidbright8978]

Started at 300 after a year got down to 250 and been hovering there as i struggle with watching my diet. Your video does help me understand the problem, and having folks comment on the effort helps. But notice there a trend among some folks to not comment on weight loss cause they view it that same as calling someone fat. Also Dr mike i love to see you do a review of the crazy vshred style video that youtube puts on your channel. And best Hardcore quote is the more you sweat in training the less you bleed in combat

[@sarahbegum2192]

I invested in a 3-month coaching plan that ended up being too intense for me. The expectations were unrealistic, and I quickly fell behind, feeling discouraged and hard on myself for not keeping up. The plan didn’t take into account the demands of my daily life and schedule, which made it unsustainable. I was pushing myself too hard with 4-5 workouts a week and extensive meal prep, which became overwhelming. On top of that, I spent a significant amount of money, especially with the rising cost of living. Fast forward to today, and Dr. Mike has given me a much more realistic and manageable 3-month plan for both diet and exercise. It’s a life-changing approach that actually feels doable and sustainable. You are the LEGEND

[@NihilsDem1se]

18:59 I cannot remember the last time I felt well rested after sleeping.

[@benfarrell5034]

Started 2024 at 295-297lbs, found my stride, and RP, midway thru the year and I'm finishing 2024 at 242lbs. Thanks, Dr. Mike, Nick, Scott, Jared etc. for all the great free tips and advice.

[@Shing5000.]

The taking ground part resonated hard. Such a good way of looking at it

[@Flint138]

The RP Hypertrophy app, and its templates, are helping me improve my quality range of motion for the second half of my life. My life is qualitatively better because of the RP Hypertrophy app and Dr. Mike's knowledge bombs. Happy New Year ya filthy animals!

[@ethanjungbauer1554]

Six days onto the new year and I'm already in the ER being treated for rhabdomyolysis. Stay safe while lifting, and don't go too hard too fast!

[@killersaint89]

Thank you for all the great information over the last year Dr. Mike. I went from skinnyfat to almost jacked in the year and i couldnt have done it without your easy to follow videos

[@iGreen_]

Hi Dr Mike! Just want to say this channel has helped me a lot the last ~3 or so months since I found it. The sound and broad advice that caters to beginners to hardcore crowds alike has helped this - once a high school/college recreational level jock turned nerd office worker that'd fallen out of shape see a lot of personal successes and commitment to fitness and weightlifting since my 30th b day. So thanks and keep doing what you're doing!

[@AlexWayneTV]

Since January 2015, my life has transformed. I went from being a skinny, inactive gamer to embracing fitness as a lifestyle. This change has transformed my life and, most importantly, has greatly enhanced my mental and physical well-being. I wish I had discovered RP earlier! There's so much advice that isn't based on science, and you might waste a lot of time or even create problems you didn't have before. It's always better to go with evidence-based guidance! Happy New Year! 💪

[@LafemmebearMusic]

So happy for you !😊 also really wish I had the can’t keep weight issue… never understood those genetics… jealousy! 😅

[@jordanputnam6973]

Thank you for this video. I was about to dive in full tilt like I have so many times before but this outlook is so much more sustainable.

[@TragicallyHipp]

Just what I needed January 1st. Going into my 50th year. Thank you

[@EVGENIIAKHOREVA]

Thank you so much, this video came to me at the right time, because I started to push my self harder than I should in weight loss. It is such a relief to finally understand that I did this step and now I can set new goal related to my training activities, not dieting. I

[@Stolen_Aspiration]

my name is xy, I am 16 and currently around 25% or so body fat and my goal for this year is to drop down to 15%. I will do everything in my power to achieve this goal along with many other fitness goals, and I hope everyone who is on the same path as I am succeeds in theirs.

[@itsgreater]

Aye man make sure not to diet too hard, you're 16 and your growth is important, so keep that in mind

[@tjant12]

Great blueprint. For me, it’s been making keeping it simple and doing what I enjoy. I’ve been lifting weights beginning in 8th grade. Started with generic weight lifting, then progressed to power lifting, cross fit, kettlebell training, functional body building. My cardio is mostly hiking and ice hockey. Follow a true 80/20 diet. Prioritize sleep. Limit alcohol.

[@Mhoku]

Started the journey about 4 months ago and this shit resonates. I kinda unknowingly did what dr mike is saying about giving yourself maintenance time and break. I cut out 35lbs in 3 months and took the holidays a little lax. Not crazy indulgent like i would previously. But i let myself have that chocolate coffee stout instead of a seltzer when i was out with the friends and didnt worry about what i was eating with the family. I got back on the scale on the 1st and literally gained no weight. Giving your body time to destress from working on it really works. I actually popped this video on to get back into my habits i was a few months ago and this is making me realize thats all shit is, habits. I watch dumb videos like this and then gets me motivated to hit that 10k steps and do my 4x a week in the sweat factory. Thanks for reading started at 350 down to 315 and back on the good habits because shit just feels good when i do.

[@Traxxjoa]

This... I have been this overachiever for the last 3 years... Workout 4-5 times at the gym and focusing on the diet for 2 month then I get fatigued and looses the motivation on the diet. Super tired all the time, don't have energy for anything else except for the gym. ( I force myself to go 4-5 times a week) I have said to my self that this year I will slow down on the exercise and focus more on the diet and rest more.

[@ColinHarvey78]

Great video - all fantastic advice. I made a big change in my life - made the transition to a fitness lifestyle - weightlifting, tracking/managing my macros, etc. I’ve made the lifestyle fix - gym 4x week, etc. my resolution for 2025 is to keep it up! Thanks to Dr. Mike and the whole team at RP strength for the advice, inspiration and entertainment (and Dr Mike’s dulcet tones helping me get to sleep… it’s like having him next to me in bed…. God that’s a scary thought (for both of us)) - and I wish you all the very best for 2025 - more platinum Lamborghinis, fun and great training, research etc - I’m looking forward to it all next year! 🙌👏💪

[@Zo3yX]

Back in aug i started again to get healthy, since then i have gone up and down from stress and life. When winter hit i basically froze running when its around freezing is impossible for me so the past couple months ive been slacking. Im still down about 12lbs since aug and feel like i can take that momentum to keep it going. When i was working out and running/hiki g daily. I felt great, tired but great . This year im going to put it all together take the easy W, doing the light cardio and lifting.

[@dumbartonyankee]

I love this pep talk. I now realise that I should be patient and switch to maintenance for a bit once I lose my first stone (7% of my body weight.) Last year I lost 2 and a half stone then stopped trying and gained it all back plus a few pounds.

[@sincerethunderstorm9317]

I needed this message ❤ started my journey back in November and I am at the point where my energy has started to dip. 😢

[@Clark_R]

Love every video you guys make. Been a great help in my journey I started 8 months ago. Started 252 (6'4") changed my whole diet based close to macros (got a trainer) and hit the gym really hard. Lost 30lbs in 3 months! Now down to around 213 +/-. Started 38w, now a 32.

[@Bagubug]

Happy new year Mike! Thanks for all the inspiration and motivation!

[@chad_dante]

I just want to thank you Dr. Mike and the other RP strength members in the spirit of the new year. You have such an amazing advice on almost everything in both exercise and outside of exercise. I’ve improved my physique a lot ever since I started watching and following your videos and techniques, although I’m not quite on the Mr. Super ripped jacked boy level yet, I still am proud of my growth so far considering my primary priority is currently doing a Computer Science course in college but I love working on my physique 🙂🙂💯

[@samgiroux]

In August of this year, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes with a 7.1 A1C. I crushed a low carb, high cardio diet for 3 months and got that down to 5.5 A1C and down 65 lbs. BUT, I am not focused on maintaining and trying to build muscle (minor body recomp.) I LOVE Dr. Mike, Jared , and the RP team because they say it is O.k. to take this pause and let my body enjoy its new shape and health. Then, in 3 months, I am going to do another cut for 60 days, then maintain and increase strength. Then, the sky's the limit. I finally have a plan that is sustainable and I am excited to workout each day because I doing feel like I am dieting into the ground and lifting is so much fun. THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!!