Why YOUR Diet Fails EVERYTIME

[@tonymagnumZERO]

I've actually just made it under 300lbs! I'm currently 293 lbs.

[@xIronwafflexx]

keep up the good work

[@ddavidjeremy]

Keep going Tony. You got this!

[@Antigone10]

Sweet, I started at 310 9 weeks ago and am down to 277. I stalled a bit but my lean mass has grown. Hopefully it's real muscle and not just measuring more water in the muscles lol.

[@Antigone10]

What'd u start at?

[@1983jcheat]

Congrats.

[@TheMightyOdin]

I’ve lost 203 pounds over the last 30 months. Started at 402 pounds currently 199! It’s mind boggling!

[@melinavdw342]

Let's gooo

[@SMk5hybrid]

Wow. Amazing. Keep it up

[@zulo_6915]

well doneeeee

[@wertyuiopasd6281]

well done champ

[@michaeljuniorlenko8319]

You lost it I found them

[@gracey62uk]

The other thing you need to remember is that your “50%” effort will change the fitter and healthier you get… so 50% at the beginning could well be the same as 30-40% after a year or so training. As coach Greg would say, because you are becoming a better butter burner. So consistently putting in 50% will always be progression in that sense

[@robertoneil9304]

Good point!

[@dr.j853]

this was so encouraging for me… i’ve restarted my fitness journey this year and it’s going really well. i workout 3 days a week and am cutting to about 2200 calories per day. so far, i’ve lost 6 pounds in a month which is awesome! it’s felt different for me because of this exact reason in the video - im just half-assing it and actually ENJOYING the process and i find that it’s going way smoother and im feeling 10x better now!! all my boys - you’re freaking KILLING it💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@JohanOlssonGrus]

Im on a journey right now, and started to get manic about my food this week. The timing of this video! Its just the reminder i needed to slow down before i burnout. Thanks Greg.

[@5daysastranger]

Anabolic ice cream time!

[@shrek9772]

Do hiit sprint training I started doing sprints and I lost 4 pounds not tracking calories but practice mindful eating

[@hedananddazai5704]

@@shrek9772 shut it

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

What a beautiful masterclass of staying consistent. This is the best fitness channel. Love you coach Greg

[@ygalel]

My step 1 was drinking a glass of water every time I had a meal. 3 years later I lift weights, do cardio, eat 5 times a day 4 hrs apart, sleep more and most importantly, HAVE A REALISTIC GOAL. Taking baby steps and doing better overtime is so important.

[@aewohiuwefhweu]

5 times a day 4 hrs apart is a 20 hrs span, which means u sleep 4 hrs a day and eat the very second u wake up and the very last second before u fall asleep?

[@ygalel]

@@aewohiuwefhweu It's actually a 16 hr span. 7:00 am meal1 11:00 am meal2 3:00 pm meal3 7:00 pm meal4 11:00 pm meal5 You don't have to stuff yourself before bed time. A meal can be something like Protein bar + an apple for example.

[@bakihanma1460]

@@aewohiuwefhweu its 16 hours

[@SPARKYGAMING420]

Good bro because u know that bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint

[@aewohiuwefhweu]

@@ygalel my bad, makes sense then

[@iRaphahell]

Well said, coach!

[@lordvirusx1]

Rafargele ce faci șefule

[@paul11423]

looool nu ma asteptam

[@alexandrabaldwin8281]

Love this!!! Takes some pressure off

[@donovanmartinez8890]

So many people need to hear this. So many give up before they try because they have this idea that its going to be SO hard. That they have to perform at a certain expectation, sometimes their own expectation being too much. Just start somewhere and “half ass it”. Thanks for the motivation!!

[@getfitordietrying619]

That part

[@staceyakosua5732]

Best advice ever!

[@miami7446]

Sometimes slow at the start is best, especially with that guy. Slow and steady wins the race, at times. Agreed, Greg.

[@TexasHustla]

Thank you Greg

[@jaguarrose7022]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear!! I lost 60lbs over the course of roughly 18 months. I was working out 5 days a week walking, taking classes, lifting weight, counting calories, etc. I saw great results, I was 10lbs to my goal weight but eventually I got burned out and fell right back into my old habits. Over the last 10 months I've gained back 20lbs and I'm desperately trying to figure out where I went wrong.

[@geoamin2025]

Lettts GOOOOO. MY One and Only COACH ☝️

[@alissar.7356]

This is so true! I remember when I started my fitness journey I was also having this : "all or nothing" approach and it didn't do anything for me. I quit so many times because it was just too draining. Now years later into my fitness journey I'm having the best shape I ever had in my life and I'm doing everything in my own capacity. I'm training as much during the week as I can and what also brings me joy plus I try to have a balanced /fairly healthy diet. I think if you find your own way and what works for you it's actually quite easy to be fit.

[@m1ch4Lko]

Amazing, down to earth, practical advice that ANYONE (a circle) can implement.

[@trashcanjoe4902]

I’ve tried dieting so many times, and have failed all of them except for the one I’m currently on. I don’t restrict myself from eating anything I just set my deficit on MyFitnessPal and don’t go over it. So if I decide I want 4 pieces of pizza, i’ma go for it. Only later on I think “damn I’ve only got x amount of calories left” and regret it 😂 but I don’t go over it. I only track my protein intake to make sure I’m getting enough

[@HAWKsHere]

hahahahahaha i dont eat checking the macros and calories , i made a fixed diet which i follow most of the time (its around my maintanence cals) but sometimes i really wanna eat nachos sometimes 2/3 times a month and i eat 2-3 packets in a single day when i feel like , next day i regret because i dont even do cardios😹

[@BernerVRshow]

I do the same. It works great for me to. 💪😀😆😁

[@asd2640]

I work a physical job and spend more than 3000 calories every day. So I can't even afford to eat healthy, I buy a big ass sandwich from the store and eat it during work break, go home and eat cookies and pizza. Still can't gain weight and weigh 150 pounds right now.

[@Yeff1of1]

Exactly

[@RyanRYFA]

If I get 4 pieces of pizza during a diet, I got no more calories left

[@flowcityzar]

the way coach Greg put it is actualy the way to do it. I used to believe that I had to go real hard from the get go, but the truth is that even half assing it the positive changes add up (currently 26kg of fat down from my starting point)

[@flowcityzar]

@@carlwilhelmhavefeldt5072 thanks man. I started Feb '21 from 163kg, got to 110 in November, lost my way until 2 weeks ago where I started again from 121. Diet only, I have a month excersising a bit, bodyweight training (i got all the weight I need atm xD) Im not really all in and all I want to get out of it is how to eat properly.

[@etakarinae248]

This was my strategy while studying. Sometimes I was exhausted such that I hated my studies eventually. But I never wanted to give up. So, I did 'halfarse'. It took longer but I realized that no one cares. Really. Now, I have almost finished and I am proud of my perseverance

[@ryan_d.v]

COACH GREGEGEGEGEGEGEG WOOOOOOO

[@lubnan08]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Motivating!!

[@ak96mo]

Started my journey the day after Christmas after watching Coach Greg. Here we are and I’m currently down 46lbs. I started at 260lbs. Slow and steady wins this race. Planning to break below 200lbs before December!

[@fwamnis1569]

i thought u said you were at 46lbs😭

[@_baller]

I don't advise HIIT for anyone that isn't near maintenance calories or in a sport, it's too little calorie burn per exhaustion

[@tomdwyer5695]

If only there was a cookbook of some kind 😉

[@ddavidjeremy]

Everyone should watch Dr. Mke Isreatel's video on fat loss motivation. My fitness journey started with a walk down the street and back. Almost 2 years later it's push, pull legs. 6 days a week in the gym and prepping meals for the week on Sunday. If you start small at a less daunting, intimidating regiment, you might just fall in love with the process. It's not about goals. They are important but not as important feeling progression. Great video and message coach.

[@VRIceblast]

People are either eating under or over Maintenance, Usually over. If people would just not eat over maintenance, then they would never gain the weight back, or throw in some cardio if you go over, to burn off the extra you eat from time to time. Instead, people go on a diet, and then go off their diet, and eat whatever they want, and then they are surprised they gained all the weight back. If you aren't paying attention to your calorie intake, you're going to gain weight. I'm talking to the avg person that needs to lose weight. Those who are fit, and burn a lot of calories because they are constantly doing something, probably don't have to watch their calories that often, because they are constantly burning the weight off. When you diet, you do it for life. People need to learn this.

[@emilia7022]

People like to eat and stay comfy in the couch

[@offthechainfitness]

Thanks Greg, today I celebrate 6 years training and you’ve been an essential part of my journey. I watch 99.9% of your videos.

[@AlexG-tp2ik]

Damn dude, you just described me to a T. All or nothing. Two a days 6 days a week, or vegging out on the couch eating chips and pounding beers every day. No in-between. Thought it was just me though. This was reassuring.

[@juleeanng]

I didn't know I needed to hear this. And I'm glad it's coming from you, Greg. I feel vindicated and that it's ok and not feel like a failure if I'm not always at the gym 24/7 and be always worked up with counting calories or dreaming of my next workout sesh while sleeping.

[@slugspeed]

On down days when I can't get motivated I use the 15 minite rule. If in 15min I can't get into it I just half ass it or cut my workout short. The main thing is to show up and guage what type of workout or diet day its going to be. Thanks coach G, I just texted longer than last time.

[@sophiagothistry1317]

Today was the first day after 5 months of entirely consistent diet and exercise (lost 30lbs yay) that I went to the gym and after stretching for 30 minutes and trying to lift, I decided I was too tired and went home. I forgot to take my perky antidepressant this morning and I was yawning the whole time and felt half asleep. I tried to stick it out, but that workout would have taken me twice as long and it wouldn't have been a good one. Glad I came home to get rest and I'll be able to go all out tomorrow. I felt so bad about it. Thanks, Coach Greg.

[@7Xenos7]

Your body tells you when it needs rest. I usually take like 1 week recovery after 3 Month consistent training, setting PR's every time i come back and get the best results this way! Keep on doing and dont feel bad about it, its demotivating you ;)

[@sophiagothistry1317]

@@7Xenos7 Ended up taking today off too cause my body kept pushing me to sleep. Fingers crossed on leg day tomorrow, but we will see. Thanks for the encouragement!!

[@beaniebo8378]

LOVE THIS MESSAGE. THANKS COSCH GREG

[@jinkazama2555]

what an awesome guy.

[@greenwavefitness7545]

adding in one positive change per week and building up habits is a great way to start. evaluate your current lifestyle, & start with the easiest changes with the biggest impacts and go from there. daily walks usually a perfect place to start.

[@billavra7]

Hello Greg first time commenting I started dieting out and from I'm 1.75 cm tall and I was 88kg and I wanted to lose some weight now after 4 months I'm 75kg but I'm maintaining it with workouts and calories track thank you because you were the reason i started

[@Sunny-os7md]

Great points 👍We over complicate things just need to keep it simple

[@mango3832]

So simple yet so important and helpful. Thank you Coach

[@hakimonn]

This is exactly why i started to follow you and i love your content. You changed my life. We need to stop being Elitists. Life is still nice and enjoyable even if we didn't hit our goal weight. We can still do a lot. Maybe slowly yes, but we can enjoy everything. Thanks Doc !

[@Reppintimefitness]

Reppin time fitness grocery shopping haul Video up now

[@mewchuking8639]

Damn this is very realistic advice. Im so used to hearing harder than last time. I'm not crazy strong or anything but I'm happy going 3 days a week and being relatively lean and strong.

[@morphin1]

I generally don’t comment on KZbin videos, but gregg you are something else . Love you man . Am gonna Half ass it .

[@coolgainz9307]

That’s a good video halfway to your dream physique is good enough to feel good physically and mentally 💯💯

[@kallestrand8301]

Cardio comment: Love going for an hour walk with an audiobook or podcast. So nice. :) And there's all sorts of books and pods. It can be educational AND you lose weight.

[@soaringvlogs]

1/2 way there! 50%!effort than last time! No perfect or linear

[@dennisbunarta1190]

At the end of the day we need realistic goal.. love your content coach ..

[@hubertmosiej]

Thanks dad

[@MatthiasDuelund]

Long time sub here, this is the Best video ever ! I know so manny who don’t get this ! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@wyldshot666]

New years resolutions suck and also getting ready for a class reunion, wedding or summer sucks....be it's temporary bullshit. I ENCOURAGE DISCIPLINE.

[@erhon5]

Agreed if I had started previous diet attempts this way they would have worked. Currently a little over halfway to my goal and I started slow this time and slowly added things and it’s been going great and the more progress I make the more the slow increase in work feels worth it.

[@kevinirvin5115]

You hit the nail on the head coach I needed this it seems I either do too much or nothing at all I’ve gotta find that medium

[@jamesdonoghue7967]

Holy crap this video was AWESOME. Great content Coach Greg

[@marlenehooper426]

This video is SO me = THANK YOU FOR STATING THE OBVIOUS ⭕️⭕️⭕️

[@keithianlocke]

Sensible advice, because a huge % of people give up because its "too hard". Whereas, starting "half-arsed" is less work, less pressure, but the "mild gains" achieved will motivate to step up training, and slowly the improvements get addictive. Enjoyment is the key. I returned to training again after several years lay-off. Been nearly 2yrs now, and I am still training 6 evenings per week, 1.5hrs per night, 3 bodyparts per session, and pushing every set to failure. Gained around 12kg + lost body fat. Feel guilty if I miss a session, rest day = wanting to get to next session day. Currently midway through a half week deload (total rest) and systemic fatigue hasn't passed as yet, but still looking forward to first session back training....... all because results motivate me, and I enjoy pushing my body to its limits.

[@jp2650]

I took 2 weeks off of the gym. Nothing has changed strength wise, I even trained fasted today for almost 2 hours. I even got stronger in some lifts, no need to destroy yourself each week. I am a novice: less than a year.

[@cookoonamoonyoo2939]

i agree! and its very interesting how u put it. im doing well at the gym and eating better, but on pizza night? forget it! im not counting slices. thanks for the tip

[@JohnSmith-fe3di]

This is me already, workout about every other day but sometimes take 2 days off. It’s very sustainable.

[@lubnan08]

Same

[@JusticeforMorgan]

I bought Greg’s cookbooks and they are outstanding. The only one I don’t have is the meatless one.

[@narmypara100]

I was thinking about buying here in uk ,now im buying 👌💪

[@tylerlavoie7874]

Finally a regimen I can follow

[@fluoxetinejunky]

I love this Best message you’ve ever delivered in a long time 🙏

[@EltonNRichards]

Perfect advice. Greg, you are awesome. I appreciate you.

[@VRIceblast]

I was very out of shape when I started my diet. I couldn't stand on my feet 5mins, without needing to sit down. I got VR and I could only play 5mins at a time, but slowly, I could do 10mins, and then 15, and so on, and I started to lose weight, but I also had to eat at a deficit. 5 mins here, and there through out the day, all adds up at the end. It doesn't matter how fast you cross the finish line. 95% of people keep restarting the race, so does it matter how fast you are when you losing weight, or does it matter that your one of the 5% that actually crosses the finish line. I'm down 103 pounds, and the finish line is now in sight, and I'm pushing harder than last time to get there faster. :)

[@workinprogress5936]

It's not my diet that fails everytime, it's me having seizures after about a month of working out that get's me to stop. Yeah, epilepsy sucks.

[@churchbass8230]

Am understand I have a condition call Fnd which makes me only can walk right know but we can make it

[@taylorg8509]

I fail at bulking often its hard to eat alot for some people too , diets go both ways , and a caloric surplus is tough for me thanks for the video greg !

[@edith3650]

I enjoyed watching this video! It was impactful, Greg. Thank you!!!

[@MelBoonchan]

I have covid right now and it sucks. No gym, shortness of breath, heart rate jumps high just from standing up, and diet is a mess now. But once I recover, we bounce back.

[@panzaz]

Love you daddy greg

[@vertexyt7032]

This tip for people who actually don't even workout If you want to put your effort then go ahead don't half ass while you're doing your best and enjoying the process

[@ygalel]

I want to see how Chris looks like if he uses silver or gold instead of a regular tan. Melatic Bumstead.

[@Supernaturalman92]

Gregs cookbook got me halfway to my dream physique. 300lbs down to 230.

[@gregdoucette]

Thats exactly the goal to have

[@Supernaturalman92]

@@gregdoucette im getting shredded now though. Eating only 100 carbs 70 fats and 400 protein.

[@Supernaturalman92]

@@gregdoucette if it wasnt for you i would not have started

[@ChickenFriedCorgi]

Good advice. I think one of the reasons I got more into fitness was I found a cross fit style gym here with plenty of scaling options and didn't push ppl beyond what they can achieve. I slowly built up from there. My next goal is to lose 10+ lbs and get my body fat lower. Just started researching this recently which is how I found Greg here. Might give some of his recipes a try. They all seem pretty easy and quick which is what I need because I despise cooking. Eating out daily ain't gonna get me to my goals for sure.

[@astello8893]

I like Coach Greg’s videos even before watching them

[@michellebennett6570]

Half arse it !! 🤣 this is my new moto ....love it

[@yoshitrainer]

Great video Coach Greg 👍, I think everyone who Inspires to be fit and live a healthy life needs key advice such as this, if I would of had this knowledge beginning of my training years ago would of been a game changer.

[@IdoRaviv]

Great coach

[@rjwi1758]

Greg, thank you for this video! I just got back from Royalton Bavaro Punta Cana and was able to maintain my weight for 11 days. However, I did want to be a bit more active on the vacation and had plans to come back home, get a new gym membership, start training and take your HTLT supplements (which btw cost me almost $140 in FedEx broker fees which I was not aware of). That being said, we came back with a bit of a bug and haven’t been feeling 100% all week. I am one of those people that are all or nothing that you mentioned in the video. Thank you for encouraging more exercise, better eating, and a healthier life style; but with an approach of “50%” effort and gauge how I feel from there. Something is definitely better than nothing! Appreciate the realistic thought process and encouragement as always.

[@mariop9462]

Thank you Greg. Needed this

[@LMLecho]

3 month ago I was 270 I am 217 today, benching 225, and leg pressing 6 plates so gained alot of power, THANK YOUR coach Greg!!

[@mlking213]

3months 50lbs.. that’s tough 💪🏻

[@VIV292]

Great advice everyone should consider this!!!!! Half arse is better then no half arse I mean even the slackest worker is still working more . Than the person not working lol

[@yesiamsharon]

Holy smokes I needed to hear this today!!! I keep remembering when I was all in and what I looked and felt like and because I can't seem to get there, I'm feeling frozen in place. You reminded me how I got there before. I did a little bit of effort in and built on it but I completely forgot all of that. Thank you so, so much. Right now I'd take half of what I once was right now.

[@nicholasingratta423]

Atleast this makes sense unlike maingaining disaster

[@ericbuchanon4862]

I think part of the problem is that people post these mind blowing transformations like "I lost 100 pounds in a year." They feel like this is the only way so if they cant do what that person did then they give up.

[@1985Seraphim]

We can always do better. Crawl, walk, and then run. Little changes in your life can make a world of difference.

[@taloskriti]

Great advice and analogies Greg!

[@aliasalias7141]

I wanted to hear this x). I lost track after holidays + covid + several work trips (I travel a bit for my job, and always like to try different foods from different countries). I am "ok" but I gained quite some fat. I want to look and feel great again x) I am getting so frustrated because after one day of "making an effort" I don't look amazing. I need to half-ass it in the long run and wait. Keep the focus x)

[@AlejandraEnChile]

This is so true. When I first began I was eating still kinda bad, but in smaller portions. Then I started with one good meal a day, I kept learning about macros and micros and overtime I managed to understand how to make a delicious, nutricious, low calorie high volume meal. Than I started doing exercise once a week. Just 1:30 hours every Tuesday. Then I added the dance class on Thursday. Then a friend invited me to the gym and I started going 3 times a week. Over the months I started going more often. Now I go 6 days a week and I only miss it when I'm going to explore some town, to hike or when I get sick. Then walking, I started with 5000 steps, then 10. Now I make 15-20,000 steps per day (also, my work sometimes forces me to do even more). But it took me 2 years to begin and make my lifestyle part of me. If I had started doing what I do now, I, for sure, would have quitted after one week.

[@baddog5900]

I agree with everything you said coach. But some people will watch this and lets face it their half assing it already. So after watching this they'll half ass it even more. So now they'll be at 25%.

[@andrewzach1921]

And that will be better than nothing. So that’s fine to. They can always improve from there if they want to

[@jasonhsu4711]

Avoiding junk food is surprisingly easy. I make sure to have plenty of healthy foods and no junk foods at home. This way, eating healthy is the path of least resistance. Being lazy or distracted is a virtue instead of a vice. It's too bad that most of life isn't this easy. :) In my opinion, self-improvement measures that involve NOT doing something are easier than self-improvement measures that require doing something. The former don't require me to lift a finger. The latter require doing something, and that not only requires effort but can also require getting certain details parsed just right. In some cases, it feels like all the planets have to be properly aligned as well.

[@damarieotoole1014]

LOOOOVE THIS!!!

[@fran6b]

Coach, this video is brillant!

[@fluoxetinejunky]

In addition, staying in the 50% zone consistently year round allows you to not have to work too much harder in the short term for any holidays, events, dates of importance….. you’re always within striking distance of the “perfect physique” when you want it

[@rayellthedruid2971]

I started at 400lbs. 15mths ago. I have the tism and I have hyperfocused on fitness now that I understand how it works. I'm down 140lbs. 260 today. I totally agree with Greg's advice. It works. I don't go to the gym twice a day but I do 45mins of cardio 6 day a week. And lift on a push pull legs rest split. I am one of the extream people but I was super athletic and did marathons and triathlons as a preteen. Then life and the pleasure trap kicked my ass when I became a happy sedentary gamer. Love getting fit and dropping lbs. But I don't do more than I can handle. Hoping to see 200 by Christmas maybe abs by next summer 😁💪🏾 Buy his cook book! Or at least watch the videos and try them they are great. Remington james and ironmusket also have great creative ways to eat tasty food while dropping fat. (I don't do supplements other than creatine and caffine diet mt dew)

[@TheLockon00]

Keep at it, bro.

[@caribbeanseas]

Half assing it more than the last time 👌

[@chromantium5210]

couch, thats not an advice for bodybuilding. thats an advice for life

[@sparty278]

I've struggled with my weight my entire life. Just a week ago started eating better and doing some light exercise. Down to 267 from 277. As you said I was always "all of nothing" been 320 pounds and I've also been 190. For now, my goal is 220. Thanks for sharing this, I hope many more people find this as useful as I did!

[@marktaylor2838]

Cheers coach best advice on utube

[@masterchiefblank4885]

I eat nearly whatever I want, my body is getting destroyed by my bad habits such as nail biting, eating shit loads of sugary foods as they are the things that stop me feeling sick as I had an eating disorder about 4-5 years ago and I still do cardio moreso than most well now whenever I can as I have started a demolition job that goes from 7-5

[@insanelyinsensitive4059]

I'm that person....all in or all out ....I think this is probably the most important videos you've made when it comes to fitness goals.

[@jameshunt3504]

This was pure f🚀king genius ‼️👏 🙌 👌 😎💪🏾

[@chewher4171]

Makes sense.