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Want results fast?
Here’s the truth: the “quick fixes” are often the biggest setbacks.
If you’re serious about sustainable weight loss, here are the 10 Weight Loss Lessons I wish I’d known from day one:
Simplify Meals:
Ditch the endless menu choices.
Stick to 5–7 go-to meals that hit your calorie and protein targets.
This structure is key to consistency, and less variety means fewer slip-ups.
Consistency Beats Variety:
Constantly switching workouts keeps you stuck.
Give your body a chance to progress.
The best results come from sticking to the same moves over 6–16 weeks, aiming to lift more or do more each time.
Prioritise Power Moves Want to maximise strength and fat loss?
Focus on the big lifts: squats, deadlifts, lunges, presses.
These moves engage multiple muscles and create faster results than isolation exercises.
Hormones Shape Hunger:
Understanding hormones like Ghrelin and leptin will change the game.
Ghrelin increases hunger, while leptin controls satiety.
As you lose weight, learning to manage these can help you avoid the cravings that lead to setbacks.
Protein is Essential:
Muscle retention and metabolism hinge on protein.
Aim for at least 1 gram per pound of bodyweight if you’re close to your goal weight.
If you’ve got a way to go, 0.8 grams per pound will do.
High protein keeps you full and helps preserve muscle as you drop pounds.
Carbs Are Fuel, Not the Enemy:
Instead of avoiding carbs, time them right.
Eating carbs 1–2 hours before workouts fuels your energy and keeps you leaner.
Fast-acting carbs like fruit during workouts can keep you performing at your best.
Track Accurately: “Forget the small stuff” is the biggest mistake in tracking. Oils, snacks, seasonings—everything counts. Get a scale, weigh your food, and be honest. Every gram matters.
Muscle Before Metabolism:
Muscle boosts metabolism, helping you burn more at rest.
Stop just trying to “lose”—make muscle-building part of the plan.
Aim for 1–2 lbs of muscle gain per month for a stronger metabolic base.
Focus on Traits, Not Just Goals: Want lasting results? It’s not about a target weight but who you become. Think like a person who is healthy and fit. What do they eat? How do they handle cravings? Work on adopting these traits daily.
Play the Long Game:
Weight loss is not a sprint, no matter how appealing that sounds.
Real change happens over months, not weeks.
Stick to it, and you’ll find progress that lasts far beyond the scale.
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Ian - GymWolfPT.com
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