Losing weight can be a challenging and frustrating experience for many people. Often, people try to lose weight by cutting carbs or trying one of the thousands of “fad” diets out there. They spend all their time being very strict with their diets, and binging when they can’t take it anymore. Then after they come off of their program they find that the weight comes back and often even gain more! Literally millions of people find themselves trapped in this yoyo diet and weight loss trap. This is exacerbated by metabolic adaptation, where the body has become accustomed to eating less and struggles to burn fat effectively. In our weight loss program, we focus on increasing your metabolic rate to make it easier for you to reach your weight loss goals.
One of the biggest reasons that diets fail is because they require people to completely change the way they eat, the way they exercise and the way they live all at once. These drastic life changes can be difficult to sustain in the long term or find the results they are . Our program focuses on helping you adapt your diet to your individual needs and preferences, so that you can continue to enjoy the foods you like while still losing weight. This approach is more likely to lead to long-term success and maintainable weight loss.
Our goal is to promote healthy, sustainable weight loss, rather than the rapid weight loss promised by all the fad diets out there. We aim for an average weight loss of 0.5-1 pound per week, which over time adds up. Our goal is to help everyone achieve long-term and lasting weight loss success.
The basis of our nutrition is built around macros, macros are short for macronutrients, the main components of our diet. These include protein, carbohydrates, and fat. In our program, you will be tracking your intake of these macronutrients to ensure that you are getting the right balance of nutrients to support your weight loss goals.
Carbs are not inherently bad and should not be restricted unless you have a specific health condition that requires it. In fact, carbs are an important source of energy for your body and brain. Restricting carbs can be difficult to sustain and can actually make it harder to lose weight in the long term.
We approach dieting just a little different by using a reverse diet. A reverse diet is a systematic approach to increasing the amount of food you eat over time. This is important because many people's metabolisms have adapted to eating less and struggle to burn fat effectively. By gradually increasing the amount you eat, you can improve your metabolism and make it easier to lose weight.
When you first start increasing the amount of food you eat in our program, you may see minimal weight gain. This is typically 1-2 pounds and is due to the replenishment of glycogen stores in your liver and muscles, which also causes your body to retain water. This is a normal part of the process and should not be cause for concern, the body is often depleted of energy stores due to people eating a caloric deficit for long periods of time.
Following a reverse, our next stage is the cut which is a period of time during which you reduce the amount of food you eat in order to create a caloric deficit and promote weight loss. Even though many of our clients will begin losing during the reverse portion of their program, the cut is truly the time we expect to experience a significant amount of the overall transformation. After a cut, you will typically start another reverse diet to rebuild your metabolism and avoid metabolic adaptation. This process of reverses and cuts is repeated until you reach your weight loss goals.
It is also very important to stay hydrated when trying to lose weight. Our clients drink at a minimum at least half their body weight in ounces of water per day, and up to an entire gallon per day. Drinking enough water can help support your weight loss efforts by boosting your metabolism and helping your body burn fat more efficiently.
It is normal for your weight to fluctuate from day to day. These fluctuations can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormones, hydration levels, inflammation and bowel timing. To avoid being unduly influenced by these fluctuations, it is best to weigh yourself at the same time each day and maintain as much consistency as possible in your nutrient intake and energy expenditure day to day.
In order to achieve success in our weight loss program, there are a few key tips to keep in mind.
1. It is important to track your macros and stay within the goals set for you, we shoot to be within 10 grams of your macro goals.
2. Plan your food ahead of time, this is one of the most critical keys to ensuring you stay on track
3. If you make a mistake or mess up, don’t spiral! One day of poor eating decisions will have a very small impact if it has any at all if you limit it to a single meal or day. Where people go wrong is they allow one bad day to turn into a bad week and eventually abandon their goals all together.
In summary, losing weight can be difficult, but our program is designed to support you and make it easier to reach your goals. We focus on improving your metabolic function, adapting your diet to your individual needs and preferences, and teaching you how to make healthy choices in a variety of situations. With our support, you can achieve your weight loss goals and maintain your results for the long term.
Managing your macros when eating out, traveling, or attending events can be challenging, but it is not impossible. Instead of following a strict meal plan, our program focuses on teaching you how to make healthy choices and adapt to different situations. This means that you can enjoy eating out or attending events without feeling deprived or like you are "cheating" on your diet.
Eating out or traveling with friends and family can be challenging, but it is not impossible. Here are a few tips for making healthy choices while dining out or attending events: