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I'm not waiting until the new year begins. Starting today. I needed this direction. I'm 63 and going to get rid of this flab from post menopause. It's 5:39 a.m. A new me is on the way. Thank you!
well done ! I do a 48-hour water fast once a week on Monday.......lost 5kg in 5 weeks . IF I had gotten better with my food choices I would have lost more. In the new year I will do shorter fasts.
The key for weight loss is to stay in caloric deficit, follow clean diet, and work as hard as you can, and fat layers will become thinner and thinner. I am talking from my personal experience, but I have to say that your tips also helped me to lose 80lbs in 7 months. It didn't come over night, but I feel better than ever :) The most helpful part was sticking to a meal plan that kept me in a caloric deficit (I got mine at OnlyMeal, but there is lots of options out there. I just think this is the best one).
1:25 Eating window 3:30 Plate division (25% Starchy carb, 35% Protein, 40% Fibrous carb) 7:35 Protein (1-1.2g/lb or 2.2-2.6g/kg of total bodyweight) 8:50 Water (0.5-0.75oz/lb or 0.03-0.05liter/kg of total bodyweight)
I stand to be corrected, but I think your conversion to litres is incorrect. For a 100kg person, 0.3 litre/kilo of bodyweight would equate to 30 litres of water per day, which is 6.6 UK gallons, or 7.9 US gallons. That's an almighty amount of water (and visits to the toilet).
Too much of protein. It's 1.0-1.5 grams of protein per muscle weight (in kilogram, not total body weight...? Also, more then 4-5 litres of any fluid mentioned is brute attack on kidneys...
I always wonder why guys like Athlean-X never clarify whether the protein intake is based on actual bodyweight, desired bodyweight or anything else. What I found out that works is 1 gram per lb based on your FFM (fat free mass). So if you weigh 200 lbs and have a fat% of 30% your FFM is 140 lbs. Your body will require at least 140 grams of protein. That's it. Aim to 'feed' all the active tissue (muscle, bones, organs etc.).
@@tallmantooget a weight scale that measures body fat. It’s does so using the Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) method. While it isn’t the most accurate, it can be consistent and a good tool to track progress. The best tool to measure body fat is your eyes lol. Good luck 👍🏻
There are people who clarify it and have charts, but it's a bit more complicated to go by LBM as there's not a single way of measuring accurately, so... general suggestions of g/body weight is pretty much as likely to be accurate. Otherwise it's LBM, age (we need more as we get old) and calorie balance (we need more when we lose weight or try to gain muscles). Sometimes it's also the source as plant protein might require a bit more. But most people just need to get in the ballpark. 😄
From Wikipedia: "According to inflation theory, Jeff's biceps suddenly expanded during the inflationary epoch (about 10−32 of a second after the Big Bang), and its volume increased by a factor of at least 1078 (an expansion of distance by a factor of at least 1026 in each of the three dimensions). This would be equivalent to expanding an object 1 nanometer across (10−9 m, about half the width of a molecule of DNA) to one approximately 10.6 light-years across (about 1017 m, or 62 trillion miles)."
Dear Jeff, EXCELLENT 10 minutes explanation. I am over 70, and I can attest to the efficacy of your eating strategies as I use all of them. I try to reach ZERO starchy carbs. I recommend that people write down what they eat in a journal. The only thing that I think needs a bit more expansion is "hydration'. Some people confuse thirst with hunger, so drinking water all day can help. But, especially when I'm in ketosis, I need electrolytes in my water else I deplete my essential minerals. The electrolytes are required to metabolize fat. When I do more than 1 hour of extreme road biking, I never eat, I just drink water with electrolytes to get energy. I use salt or sodium bicarbonate plus creme of tarter and a magnesium citrate pill (sodium, potassium, magnesium) to achieve. I wonder what you advise. Also, drinking water at night can be problematic since you need to get up to pee. Do you have a more nuanced view of hydration to share?
Setting a daily calorie intake goal and adhering to it for a certain amount of time is a 100% sure way to lose the desired fat. (accompanied by regular workout of course to maintain / gain muslce)
I have both problems 🥺. I work in the trades and the constant schedule change makes it hard for me to maintain a routine. Sometimes I have to wake up at 3 am. Then some sites I dont have a place to warm up my food. I hope I can apply your advise I know some whodo it, I just havent been able to acconplish it. Thanks for your videos.
I feel you, it’s hard. Try making meals you can eat cold. I eat a lot of sandwiches on whole grain 100 calorie English muffins or flatbreads. Toast ahead of time, no heating necessary. Cut veggies (carrots, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, etc) with low fat, low cal dips like those based on Greek yogurt (tzatziki, bolthouse farms ranch, etc). Plus fruit (pineapple, grapes, apple, orange slices). And then maybe a small treat like rice chips (but measured 1 portion or less). Sandwich should,be lean protein like lean roast beef, pork tenderloin, chicken breast or tuna however you like. Avoid cheese. Prepped ahead of time, this can be stored in a lunchbox with ice pack and eaten with no prep. It’s filling (lot of fiber from fruit and veggies, and protein) and takes some time to eat, meaning you will get full without over eating.
Life can do that… it sounds like you might need to consider your own discipline regardless of the world around you. Then stick to it… ignore mind and emotions making excuses.
Great intro to intermittent fasting video. I sent it to a few family members who had asked me about it previously since it explains it so much better than I did lol
Great system Jeff, I love your Plate diet system. I'll follow this strict diet and drink 8 cans of beer each night (beer is water?). Seriosuly though, it's great advice you are giving for free, but a lot of people don't realise just how many calories there are in Alchol, fruit juice, sodas, sports dirnks, coffee etc.
Thanks, Jeff. Last year, 2024, I could not keep up with my water intake. Last month, I found success with an app called Water Tracker: Water Reminder. It is so easy to add amounts throughout the day. It has reminders, a daily log, and your percent to goal.
I'm on the long game. Unfortunately through no fault of my own. Transplanted and pre diabetic from medicine. So I have to watch carbs and protein not to get hyperglycemia or Gout. But I have dropped from 78kg to 70kg building muscle on the way and losing fat and belly fat. Still got some way to go.
THE BREAKDOWN: 00:00 Intro - Jeff Cavalier presents the video as the ultimate guide to getting lean, leveraging his personal success and simplifying the approach for consistent results. 00:30 Identify Eating Challenges - Determine whether the primary issue is overeating due to poor portion control or grazing from irregular eating times. 01:09 Implement Intermittent Fasting for Grazers - Adopt an intermittent fasting lifestyle by restricting eating to specific windows (4, 6, or 8 hours). - Start with an 8-hour window for beginners to control grazing habits effectively. 02:14 Schedule Your Eating Window - Adjust the eating window to avoid problematic times, such as work hours, ensuring reduced temptation to graze. - Example: If grazing occurs from 9 AM to 5 PM, set the eating window from 1 PM to 5 PM. 03:36 Portion Control for Overeaters - Focus on managing carbohydrate intake, as carbs are often the main culprit in overeating. - Use a visual plate partition method to control portion sizes without needing to count calories. 04:12 Plate Partitioning Strategy - Divide the plate into sections: largest portion for protein, next for fibrous carbohydrates, and smallest for starchy carbohydrates. - This visual guide helps balance macronutrients and prevent overeating, especially of starchy carbs. 05:39 Benefits of Plate Partitioning - Controls portion sizes of high-calorie starchy carbs. - Increases intake of lower-calorie, fiber-rich foods for better satiety and weight loss. 06:32 Combine Fasting with Plate Partitioning - Integrate intermittent fasting with the plate partitioning method for a comprehensive approach to calorie control and weight loss. 07:31 Prioritize Protein Intake - Consume 1 to 1.2 grams of protein per pound of body weight to preserve and build lean muscle. - Maintaining muscle mass supports a higher metabolism, aiding long-term weight management. 08:58 Ensure Adequate Hydration - Drink between 0.5 to 0.75 ounces of water per pound of body weight daily. - Utilize zero-calorie beverages like green tea or sparkling water to meet hydration goals without adding calories. 10:35 Four-Step Weight Loss Formula 1. Identify your eating problem (overeating or grazing). 2. Apply intermittent fasting or portion control as needed. 3. Prioritize high-quality protein intake to maintain muscle. 4. Ensure adequate hydration to support overall health and weight loss. 11:18 Conclusion and Resources - Jeff emphasizes the simplicity and effectiveness of the outlined steps. - Encourages viewers to visit aex.com for meal plans, workout programs, and supplements. - Invites viewers to subscribe and share the video for additional support.
for those who don't speak american Protein: Consume 2.2-2.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily. Helps preserve muscle during weight loss and supports metabolism. Example: A 90 kg person needs 198-234 g of protein daily. Water: Drink 30-50 ml of water per kilogram of body weight daily. Example: A 90 kg person needs 2.7-4.5 liters of water daily. Use zero-calorie drinks like green tea or sparkling water to make hydration easier.
He is correct again.. in June 2024 I was told ny kidney's were in stage 3 failure.. on June 15 I started a diet that I made up... I only eat once a day, between 11:00 to 12:00 mid-day... This us my only meal... I always gave watermelon, blueberries, 2 lemons, broccoli or are veggies.. red onions, red cabbage. No I don't eat all these every day.. just my main source of food.. my protein I only eat twice a week about 4-6 oz.... I drink nothing but water, which I average a gallon to 1 1/2 every day... I also take muti vitamins. When I started this diet I was 378 as of 12-19-2024 my weight has dropped to 265 pounds... I'm disable so I can't do muck without.. i do situp-crunches at least 200 a day... If your doctors tells you that you can't heal your kidneys they are LIARS !!!! I went and had another blood test andd I went from stage 3 kidney failure to no problems with my kidneys.. GRF went from 54 to now 98 !!! I did all of this in 6 months... Don't do what I laid out here .. I have lost to much muscle from not eating enough protein... I'm going to buy his vegan protein powder.. so I can get more protein as im adding in some light weight training with many reps... Example hammer curls i will start with 20 or 25 pounds and my goal is 100 reps or failure then drop weight by 5 lbs and complete till 100 reps is meet.. i only have dumbbells... Uf anyone has better suggestions I will appreciate your advice... Always ask your doctor before you start any diet... Thanks for reading.. if I can help one person with a kidney problems then I'm blessed.. don't believe your doctors that you can't heal your kidneys...
Thank you friend for sharing the story of yours. I wish I had read something like that in 1999. My mom had a renal failure and she died 2 years later. We put her on dialysis and also had a kidney transplant. All as per doctors’ advice. Nothing worked. Doctors are truly liars: they do it to make more money. They will exaggerate your disease and cash out as much as they can. People should pay attention to their health with their own knowledge first. Eat healthy and work out before starting medicines or anything unnatural. Again thanks for sharing and stay blessed.
Yup! People who are making this change to lose a ton of weight should combine fasting with keto and exercise. Jeff eats everything but he exercises professionally. For the rest of us who don’t have a lot of time to work out, what you eat has the greatest effect on your weight and health.
The food with the highest satiating index is potatoes, but if it works for you then it's what matters. In the end it's all about finding a way to control calorie balance for weight, but it can be different what people find easy to adhere to. I have tried all sorts of ratios during different stages of calorie balance and I do prefer a fair amount of carbs, at least when I'm cutting some weight, but the trick is really just to find what's easiest for the individual. 👍
I’ve always tried to eat nutrient dense foods, like fresh veggies and fruits. I also love chicken and lean beef, but I don’t overdue the protein anymore like I did when I was younger. I still like to count my calories because I’m a visual person, and I like to record my progress. That way I can see what I’ve been eating, and take something out if I need to.
Solid info as always. Been using an app recently to track everything i do, seems i wasn't drinking enough water. Sometimes can just be the smallest things 💪stay healthy
I have 1/2 gallon of water between waking and my morning workout. Start the day hydrated. I then drink a little more than another 1/2 gallon throughout the day. So about 1.1 gallons or 4.2 liters per day, most after waking.
Always love the videos. For us people the other side of the pond it would be great if you could give metric equivalents during the video. For water advice it is 30 ml to 50ml per kg approx. Happy New Year.
This video starts off with such great sauce. Fasting really helps you control how much you eat and when. It will also make you feel better and lose weight eventually
Classic grazer here. The restricted eating didn’t work for me with the key goal: protein amounts. I could never fit in the protein in time allowed during time restricted eating. I am struggling at the best of times with it. What really helped me is the “protein first” approach. I build my plate around protein now and 2nd focus is on fibre (mostly veg, some grains). Both are so hard to consume enough of that I don’t graze at all anymore. I am stuffed after meals and can easily wait until the next one. It’s nuts that I had to get that old to realize I am (massively) under-eating protein and fibre. Craving and grazing are completely gone. AND I don’t feel like I am on a diet or deprived of anything. I eat anything I want!
I'm going to do this for definite! 💪🏻 Because I am a grazer and I need to stop. It's bad. I'm going to start with the 8 hour window one and when I start taking my fitness more seriously I'm going to do the 6 hours! The 4 hour window one though sounds absurd! 😂 Thanks Jeff! 🍗
Sooo many videos and advice on how to lose weight. How about some on how to gain weight! Especially for skinny people and hard gainers. I'm just about six feet tall and weigh less than 140 pounds. I've been lifting weights for three years and eat a pretty balanced diet with plenty of protein. Everytime I bring this issue up most people's response eat more food. I try, but at the same time I don't want to give myself heart health problems from say for example eating too much red meat.
Love the simplicity. My issue is over eating on the protein. My plate is similar to yours but I usually keep adding more protein to my plate or keep eating a large steak. And definitely not drinking enough water. And do you suggest 1.2 grams protein per lb each meal?
LBM, age and calorie balance, but that's a bit more difficult. Most people just go by their current weight, you might have less lean mass, but you're trying to lose weight (which requires more protein to maintain muscles) and you're hopefully resistance training during the weightloss to maintain or possibly even build a little muscles (and as before that requires a bit more). Around 1g/1lb is a standard starting recommendation for most people.
Thanks for your videos! I started drinking an iced chamomile/lemon ginger tea blend because my dentist told me that carbonated beverages, even sparkling water, are damaging to teeth :(
Unless you are doing something close to the IF schedule recommended here, jumping right into a 16:8 plan from how most people typically eat is pretty rough. You may consider starting with a 12:12 plan, then a 13:11 plan, then a 14:10 plan for about two weeks each before going to 16:8 thus giving your body and brain a chance to adjust and increasing the likely hood that you will be able to stick with it. Just a thought - - good luck to all.
I joined a transformation type gym. They emphasize on nutrition, with their own meal plan and tacking app. I was eating, A LOT! I could not finish some of the meal. I kost 10lbs in a month! 😲 I couldnt understand how. I was eating a CRAP TON OF FOOD!😂 Protein, fibrous vegetables, good carbs and protein shakes. Oh, and lots of water! My poblem is staying consistent. My work volume goes up seasonally and it throws me off. Hard to stay consistent working 12 to 16 hour days.
But how do we get 200g (I'm 200 lbs) of protein within 4 hour window? I'm currently getting my 180g-200g of protein using 3 shakes and one meal (dinner). Is it ok to still have shakes outside your feeding window in order to distribute protein intake for max absorbtion?
@@johnhall869 u not gonna absorb them immediately. Protein u eat at the end of the window will be in your system for hours and hours. The body is smarter than you think. Protein u eat at the beginning of the window will digest faster because u have been without food for 16 hours. Most people eat in a 8hour window without realising it. Thats plenty of time dont overthink it. Just hit your protein with atleast 2 meals.
Here in my country we use Kg,instead of pounds,litres instead of oz,so we take fluids measured in litres,use this in your videos for ease of understanding!
I’m overweight at 246lb would I still eat 246g of protein??? Or should I eat the amount of protein at the goal weight I want/need ie 205lb so 205g of protein? Serious question if someone could please help me out. Thank you. AthleanX is awesome btw been subscribed for 2 months already seeing results and more importantly can actually do chin ups now thank you.
Please amend drinking water tip. Drinking only zero calorie drinks is not water I E. Diet soda or coffee or any caffeine heavy choice since it is a diuretic. Plus I adore diet soda but I know it is not water. Therefore I recommend limit diet soda. Sparkling water is FINE.
i'm not fluent in english. please, did you say that we should eat for (only) 8 hours a day for starters, but improve it to 4h a day? is it possible? do you do it? is it just for people who overeat during the day? i'll adapt the oz/lb to mL/kg to make it easier to understand. ty for the video.
Yes, you understand it! Example 8 hours: eat all of your calories during hours 10-18; but then cut your feeding window to 6 hours (12-18) and eventually down to 4 hours (14-18.) When to shorten the window? When you see no change in weight over the course of 1.5-2 weeks.
Jeff I’m stuck at like 20% bf but I just feel good at this weight . When I start cutting I feel and look skinny . It only loooks good when you’re in good lighting and shirt is off. 99.99% of my day is shirt on with no downlighting lol
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Cool!
Gonna watch this again, was looking at his biceps for 11 minutes.
Yes, his biceps kept distracting me from what he was saying. How does he get them that huge????
Yes, his biceps are huge!!!
Me too.
Even more impressive considering the fact that he tore his right biceps tendon
😂😂
I'm not waiting until the new year begins. Starting today. I needed this direction. I'm 63 and going to get rid of this flab from post menopause. It's 5:39 a.m. A new me is on the way. Thank you!
Good on you, waiting until 1/1 is an excuse to procrastinate
She gave up already 😂 @@zergslayer69
@@zergslayer69 It's actually great practice to improve your procrastination!
well done ! I do a 48-hour water fast once a week on Monday.......lost 5kg in 5 weeks . IF I had gotten better with my food choices I would have lost more.
In the new year I will do shorter fasts.
go girl you got this!
The key for weight loss is to stay in caloric deficit, follow clean diet, and work as hard as you can, and fat layers will become thinner and thinner. I am talking from my personal experience, but I have to say that your tips also helped me to lose 80lbs in 7 months. It didn't come over night, but I feel better than ever :) The most helpful part was sticking to a meal plan that kept me in a caloric deficit (I got mine at OnlyMeal, but there is lots of options out there. I just think this is the best one).
true!! congrats on great results, I will definitely try that meal plan. TH
1:25 Eating window
3:30 Plate division (25% Starchy carb, 35% Protein, 40% Fibrous carb)
7:35 Protein (1-1.2g/lb or 2.2-2.6g/kg of total bodyweight)
8:50 Water (0.5-0.75oz/lb or 0.03-0.05liter/kg of total bodyweight)
Thanks
I stand to be corrected, but I think your conversion to litres is incorrect. For a 100kg person, 0.3 litre/kilo of bodyweight would equate to 30 litres of water per day, which is 6.6 UK gallons, or 7.9 US gallons. That's an almighty amount of water (and visits to the toilet).
@@melyod57 Thanks, I just updated it
@melyod57 0.03 it's 3 liters
Too much of protein. It's 1.0-1.5 grams of protein per muscle weight (in kilogram, not total body weight...?
Also, more then 4-5 litres of any fluid mentioned is brute attack on kidneys...
Hey Jeff, Your biceps have grown massively. Respect.
I always wonder why guys like Athlean-X never clarify whether the protein intake is based on actual bodyweight, desired bodyweight or anything else. What I found out that works is 1 gram per lb based on your FFM (fat free mass). So if you weigh 200 lbs and have a fat% of 30% your FFM is 140 lbs. Your body will require at least 140 grams of protein. That's it. Aim to 'feed' all the active tissue (muscle, bones, organs etc.).
I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for your comment!
What's an accurate easy way to calculate fat percentage?
@@tallmantooget a weight scale that measures body fat. It’s does so using the Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) method. While it isn’t the most accurate, it can be consistent and a good tool to track progress. The best tool to measure body fat is your eyes lol. Good luck 👍🏻
There are people who clarify it and have charts, but it's a bit more complicated to go by LBM as there's not a single way of measuring accurately, so... general suggestions of g/body weight is pretty much as likely to be accurate. Otherwise it's LBM, age (we need more as we get old) and calorie balance (we need more when we lose weight or try to gain muscles). Sometimes it's also the source as plant protein might require a bit more.
But most people just need to get in the ballpark. 😄
I'll be 65 in 2025 and thankful for this channel for my current fitness level. I definitely need to up the water intake.
Stay fit forever my friend.
I simply love morning therapeutic conversations with a good specialist in his field. Happy New Year 🙌🙌
You’ve taught me a lot for being 55. I’m actually getting in really good shape. That’s a huge part from athlete X.
I’m 50 and just started this and a week in I feel so much better already! 🎉
I agree mate. I'm 56, I wish I knew all this when I was 18. Kids have know idea how lucky they are 😁
@@ohforgodsake8486 Same boat. Been following Jeff nine years now.
Bunch of us "old" guys, I'm 55 and think I'm in better shape now than when I was in high school
"You’ve taught me a lot for being 55." --->>>> sentence ambiguity. Who is 55, you or Jeff?
I'm more of a grazer who over eats. 😅
Same 🙈😅
😂 Was just thinking this myself.
😂😂😂😂
At least your not a glazer😂
Im a gremlin
It's been a while since I have started watching his videos and his biceps already seem to have doubled in size !
From Wikipedia: "According to inflation theory, Jeff's biceps suddenly expanded during the inflationary epoch (about 10−32 of a second after the Big Bang), and its volume increased by a factor of at least 1078 (an expansion of distance by a factor of at least 1026 in each of the three dimensions). This would be equivalent to expanding an object 1 nanometer across (10−9 m, about half the width of a molecule of DNA) to one approximately 10.6 light-years across (about 1017 m, or 62 trillion miles)."
@DancinDane Lol, I guess I missed this section while learning about inflation 🤔
@@ahaskarkarde4163 😅👍
He is probably taking testesteron ^^
@RE-xv9fp he might be (probably is?) but he's also nearly 50
I’ve watched your channel for years and I’ve learned so much. Motivation has been the hardest hurtle to stick with any plan.
Dear Jeff, EXCELLENT 10 minutes explanation. I am over 70, and I can attest to the efficacy of your eating strategies as I use all of them. I try to reach ZERO starchy carbs. I recommend that people write down what they eat in a journal. The only thing that I think needs a bit more expansion is "hydration'. Some people confuse thirst with hunger, so drinking water all day can help. But, especially when I'm in ketosis, I need electrolytes in my water else I deplete my essential minerals. The electrolytes are required to metabolize fat. When I do more than 1 hour of extreme road biking, I never eat, I just drink water with electrolytes to get energy. I use salt or sodium bicarbonate plus creme of tarter and a magnesium citrate pill (sodium, potassium, magnesium) to achieve. I wonder what you advise. Also, drinking water at night can be problematic since you need to get up to pee. Do you have a more nuanced view of hydration to share?
Great video, Di Maria!👏👏
Yo i just realised this after 7 years🤣🤣🤣
😂
Lmao
Wait what, please explain
@@soulureHe looks alike the Argentina footballer, Di Maria, but with much more muscles.
Thanks Jeff.
I have been following your advice and training for a few months now and have been great results. Again thanks for all of the free videos.
OMgosh, those biceps. This will be my year! more H2O and protein, got it, the 6 hour eating window will work. Happy New Year!
Best video yet, I've been a personal trainer/nutrition coach working with the special needs community. This is a very simple to understand video.
Setting a daily calorie intake goal and adhering to it for a certain amount of time is a 100% sure way to lose the desired fat. (accompanied by regular workout of course to maintain / gain muslce)
Best fitness/nutritional info out there. Jeff IS the gold standard. Best to you and your family for the new year!
Shut it
I have both problems 🥺. I work in the trades and the constant schedule change makes it hard for me to maintain a routine. Sometimes I have to wake up at 3 am. Then some sites I dont have a place to warm up my food. I hope I can apply your advise I know some whodo it, I just havent been able to acconplish it. Thanks for your videos.
I'm a pilot, same boat :(
I got this lunch box by luncheaze. It’s great. I don’t work in an office or job site. I’m all over the city. It’s a game changer.
I feel you, it’s hard. Try making meals you can eat cold. I eat a lot of sandwiches on whole grain 100 calorie English muffins or flatbreads. Toast ahead of time, no heating necessary. Cut veggies (carrots, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, etc) with low fat, low cal dips like those based on Greek yogurt (tzatziki, bolthouse farms ranch, etc). Plus fruit (pineapple, grapes, apple, orange slices). And then maybe a small treat like rice chips (but measured 1 portion or less). Sandwich should,be lean protein like lean roast beef, pork tenderloin, chicken breast or tuna however you like. Avoid cheese.
Prepped ahead of time, this can be stored in a lunchbox with ice pack and eaten with no prep. It’s filling (lot of fiber from fruit and veggies, and protein) and takes some time to eat, meaning you will get full without over eating.
Life can do that… it sounds like you might need to consider your own discipline regardless of the world around you. Then stick to it… ignore mind and emotions making excuses.
Thank you for everything you do sir.
Jeff, thank you for being a mainstay in the fitness community for years and for all the rock solid advice!!
Great intro to intermittent fasting video. I sent it to a few family members who had asked me about it previously since it explains it so much better than I did lol
Great system Jeff, I love your Plate diet system. I'll follow this strict diet and drink 8 cans of beer each night (beer is water?).
Seriosuly though, it's great advice you are giving for free, but a lot of people don't realise just how many calories there are in Alchol, fruit juice, sodas, sports dirnks, coffee etc.
Thanks, Jeff.
Last year, 2024, I could not keep up with my water intake. Last month, I found success with an app called Water Tracker: Water Reminder. It is so easy to add amounts throughout the day. It has reminders, a daily log, and your percent to goal.
GREAT, GREAT VIDEO BRO! I'M CURRENTLY 6'0 TALL AND WEIGH 265. This method you showed will help out a lot! Salute!
I'm on the long game. Unfortunately through no fault of my own. Transplanted and pre diabetic from medicine. So I have to watch carbs and protein not to get hyperglycemia or Gout. But I have dropped from 78kg to 70kg building muscle on the way and losing fat and belly fat. Still got some way to go.
THE BREAKDOWN:
00:00 Intro
- Jeff Cavalier presents the video as the ultimate guide to getting lean, leveraging his personal success and simplifying the approach for consistent results.
00:30 Identify Eating Challenges
- Determine whether the primary issue is overeating due to poor portion control or grazing from irregular eating times.
01:09 Implement Intermittent Fasting for Grazers
- Adopt an intermittent fasting lifestyle by restricting eating to specific windows (4, 6, or 8 hours).
- Start with an 8-hour window for beginners to control grazing habits effectively.
02:14 Schedule Your Eating Window
- Adjust the eating window to avoid problematic times, such as work hours, ensuring reduced temptation to graze.
- Example: If grazing occurs from 9 AM to 5 PM, set the eating window from 1 PM to 5 PM.
03:36 Portion Control for Overeaters
- Focus on managing carbohydrate intake, as carbs are often the main culprit in overeating.
- Use a visual plate partition method to control portion sizes without needing to count calories.
04:12 Plate Partitioning Strategy
- Divide the plate into sections: largest portion for protein, next for fibrous carbohydrates, and smallest for starchy carbohydrates.
- This visual guide helps balance macronutrients and prevent overeating, especially of starchy carbs.
05:39 Benefits of Plate Partitioning
- Controls portion sizes of high-calorie starchy carbs.
- Increases intake of lower-calorie, fiber-rich foods for better satiety and weight loss.
06:32 Combine Fasting with Plate Partitioning
- Integrate intermittent fasting with the plate partitioning method for a comprehensive approach to calorie control and weight loss.
07:31 Prioritize Protein Intake
- Consume 1 to 1.2 grams of protein per pound of body weight to preserve and build lean muscle.
- Maintaining muscle mass supports a higher metabolism, aiding long-term weight management.
08:58 Ensure Adequate Hydration
- Drink between 0.5 to 0.75 ounces of water per pound of body weight daily.
- Utilize zero-calorie beverages like green tea or sparkling water to meet hydration goals without adding calories.
10:35 Four-Step Weight Loss Formula
1. Identify your eating problem (overeating or grazing).
2. Apply intermittent fasting or portion control as needed.
3. Prioritize high-quality protein intake to maintain muscle.
4. Ensure adequate hydration to support overall health and weight loss.
11:18 Conclusion and Resources
- Jeff emphasizes the simplicity and effectiveness of the outlined steps.
- Encourages viewers to visit aex.com for meal plans, workout programs, and supplements.
- Invites viewers to subscribe and share the video for additional support.
Happy New Year Jeff
for those who don't speak american
Protein:
Consume 2.2-2.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily.
Helps preserve muscle during weight loss and supports metabolism.
Example: A 90 kg person needs 198-234 g of protein daily.
Water:
Drink 30-50 ml of water per kilogram of body weight daily.
Example: A 90 kg person needs 2.7-4.5 liters of water daily.
Use zero-calorie drinks like green tea or sparkling water to make hydration easier.
Who doesn’t speak American lol?
@@DanyAlvarez-v8k That'd be every other person on the planet bud
Thank you. For the massive following Jeff has, he really should be be putting an effort to accommodate us the 'non American' speakers
@@DanyAlvarez-v8k Found the American. You missed his point.
That's too much of protein and water, impossible to do.
Jeff sitting down during this video, so he doesnt loose gains 👍
He is correct again.. in June 2024 I was told ny kidney's were in stage 3 failure.. on June 15 I started a diet that I made up... I only eat once a day, between 11:00 to 12:00 mid-day... This us my only meal... I always gave watermelon, blueberries, 2 lemons, broccoli or are veggies.. red onions, red cabbage. No I don't eat all these every day.. just my main source of food.. my protein I only eat twice a week about 4-6 oz.... I drink nothing but water, which I average a gallon to 1 1/2 every day... I also take muti vitamins. When I started this diet I was 378 as of 12-19-2024 my weight has dropped to 265 pounds... I'm disable so I can't do muck without.. i do situp-crunches at least 200 a day... If your doctors tells you that you can't heal your kidneys they are LIARS !!!! I went and had another blood test andd I went from stage 3 kidney failure to no problems with my kidneys.. GRF went from 54 to now 98 !!! I did all of this in 6 months... Don't do what I laid out here .. I have lost to much muscle from not eating enough protein... I'm going to buy his vegan protein powder.. so I can get more protein as im adding in some light weight training with many reps... Example hammer curls i will start with 20 or 25 pounds and my goal is 100 reps or failure then drop weight by 5 lbs and complete till 100 reps is meet.. i only have dumbbells... Uf anyone has better suggestions I will appreciate your advice... Always ask your doctor before you start any diet...
Thanks for reading.. if I can help one person with a kidney problems then I'm blessed.. don't believe your doctors that you can't heal your kidneys...
Wow I mis- spelled a lot of words. I hope everyone can figure this message out.... Lol yeah I'm an old country boy..
Kidney doctor here: significant weight loss can improve kidney function. Live healthy, everyone!
@@JustAnotherTrollbot alright, all I know is with my diet I lost weight and my kidneys are not failing now ..
@JustAnotherTrollbot but what to do if the person is already skinny. How to improve kidney function then ? Appreciate ur inputs.
Thank you friend for sharing the story of yours. I wish I had read something like that in 1999. My mom had a renal failure and she died 2 years later. We put her on dialysis and also had a kidney transplant. All as per doctors’ advice. Nothing worked. Doctors are truly liars: they do it to make more money. They will exaggerate your disease and cash out as much as they can. People should pay attention to their health with their own knowledge first. Eat healthy and work out before starting medicines or anything unnatural. Again thanks for sharing and stay blessed.
I skip the starchy carbs and replace it with fat for more satiety. It helps with the fasting.
Yup! People who are making this change to lose a ton of weight should combine fasting with keto and exercise. Jeff eats everything but he exercises professionally. For the rest of us who don’t have a lot of time to work out, what you eat has the greatest effect on your weight and health.
The food with the highest satiating index is potatoes, but if it works for you then it's what matters. In the end it's all about finding a way to control calorie balance for weight, but it can be different what people find easy to adhere to. I have tried all sorts of ratios during different stages of calorie balance and I do prefer a fair amount of carbs, at least when I'm cutting some weight, but the trick is really just to find what's easiest for the individual. 👍
All the information is great. Loosing wheight like this worked great for me.
I’ve always tried to eat nutrient dense foods, like fresh veggies and fruits. I also love chicken and lean beef, but I don’t overdue the protein anymore like I did when I was younger. I still like to count my calories because I’m a visual person, and I like to record my progress. That way I can see what I’ve been eating, and take something out if I need to.
As always, excellent information. Thank you.
Solid info as always. Been using an app recently to track everything i do, seems i wasn't drinking enough water. Sometimes can just be the smallest things 💪stay healthy
I have 1/2 gallon of water between waking and my morning workout. Start the day hydrated. I then drink a little more than another 1/2 gallon throughout the day. So about 1.1 gallons or 4.2 liters per day, most after waking.
Sounds like The Zone.
The Zone has worked wonders for me as I weight lift three days per week and am active every day.
I appreciate when Jeff cuts right to the chase instead of mockingly presenting a fake 5 point plan first before throwing it away
Thanks again! Happy new year!
I think I need professional help with my meal planning. Thanks for the video.
Thanks from Morocco.
Good stuff man
I've been waiting for this ages
Always love the videos.
For us people the other side of the pond it would be great if you could give metric equivalents during the video.
For water advice it is
30 ml to 50ml per kg approx.
Happy New Year.
TLDW: Eat Less
And drink more water and take in sufficient protein
This video starts off with such great sauce. Fasting really helps you control how much you eat and when. It will also make you feel better and lose weight eventually
Classic grazer here. The restricted eating didn’t work for me with the key goal: protein amounts. I could never fit in the protein in time allowed during time restricted eating. I am struggling at the best of times with it. What really helped me is the “protein first” approach. I build my plate around protein now and 2nd focus is on fibre (mostly veg, some grains). Both are so hard to consume enough of that I don’t graze at all anymore. I am stuffed after meals and can easily wait until the next one. It’s nuts that I had to get that old to realize I am (massively) under-eating protein and fibre. Craving and grazing are completely gone. AND I don’t feel like I am on a diet or deprived of anything. I eat anything I want!
Really cool vid, love how you do things.
restricting starch and dialing up protein and fibrous carbs definitely helps
Great video as always Jeff 👍👍…
I'm going to do this for definite! 💪🏻 Because I am a grazer and I need to stop. It's bad. I'm going to start with the 8 hour window one and when I start taking my fitness more seriously I'm going to do the 6 hours! The 4 hour window one though sounds absurd! 😂 Thanks Jeff! 🍗
Dear Joseph, I am a grazer too. I find that keeping a journal and writing down EVERYTHING I eat has a amazing impact on stopping grazing.
Excellent advice, thank you Jeff!!
Hey Jeff, can you clarify whether it’s a gram of protein per lb of current body weight, or desired body weight? Cheers.
Sooo many videos and advice on how to lose weight. How about some on how to gain weight! Especially for skinny people and hard gainers. I'm just about six feet tall and weigh less than 140 pounds. I've been lifting weights for three years and eat a pretty balanced diet with plenty of protein. Everytime I bring this issue up most people's response eat more food. I try, but at the same time I don't want to give myself heart health problems from say for example eating too much red meat.
ROCK AND STONE BROTHER!
Thank you so much Jeff, for all you effort and knowledge.
Thank you Jeff!
Love the simplicity. My issue is over eating on the protein. My plate is similar to yours but I usually keep adding more protein to my plate or keep eating a large steak. And definitely not drinking enough water. And do you suggest 1.2 grams protein per lb each meal?
You should consume 1 - 1.2 gr/lb of protein per DAY not per meal.
thanks for helping me troubleshoot, found out that my issue is those proportions on the plate. too carb-heavy too often.
Is the protein intake based on your current weight or the weight you want to be?
LBM, age and calorie balance, but that's a bit more difficult. Most people just go by their current weight, you might have less lean mass, but you're trying to lose weight (which requires more protein to maintain muscles) and you're hopefully resistance training during the weightloss to maintain or possibly even build a little muscles (and as before that requires a bit more). Around 1g/1lb is a standard starting recommendation for most people.
Thank you, Jeff. 😊
I'm glad you finally bought in onto the intermittent fasting. There was a time when you were totally against it.🙏
The video is focused on weight loss. Perhaps Jeff is NOT using intermittent fasting for himself?
Fabulous! I'm starting this tomorrow!
can you confirm whether the 1g-1.2g protein per pound of body weight is lean or total body weight please? thanks
Any changes to those who are Type 1/Type 2 Diabetic?
Thanks for your videos! I started drinking an iced chamomile/lemon ginger tea blend because my dentist told me that carbonated beverages, even sparkling water, are damaging to teeth :(
Very interesting 👌 👍 🤔 and very informative 👌 👍 🤔
Great stuff here.
Dang a need it this. Thanks.
Michael Pollan got it right. Eat food. Mostly plants. Not too much.
Greger's daily dozen is a great place to start.
Thank you. Very helpful!
This is a senseable video. Min amount of water is 32oz
Gun show on point Jeff ! Boom!!!
Thank you for the info
Unless you are doing something close to the IF schedule recommended here, jumping right into a 16:8 plan from how most people typically eat is pretty rough. You may consider starting with a 12:12 plan, then a 13:11 plan, then a 14:10 plan for about two weeks each before going to 16:8 thus giving your body and brain a chance to adjust and increasing the likely hood that you will be able to stick with it. Just a thought - - good luck to all.
Thank you for this video. It’s great information. Question: can you mix water instead of milk on the protein drinks?
Gonna watch this again on January 1st.
Great video, I need to convert in to kg and litres as I’m in the UK, But easily done 😊
Please cover how one should get proteins and fibrous carbohydrates in a vegetarian diet
1 gram of protein per pound of current weight or goal weight?
would the protein and water rule still apply if you are very heavy?
I joined a transformation type gym. They emphasize on nutrition, with their own meal plan and tacking app. I was eating, A LOT! I could not finish some of the meal. I kost 10lbs in a month! 😲 I couldnt understand how. I was eating a CRAP TON OF FOOD!😂 Protein, fibrous vegetables, good carbs and protein shakes. Oh, and lots of water! My poblem is staying consistent. My work volume goes up seasonally and it throws me off. Hard to stay consistent working 12 to 16 hour days.
Water..key factor
But how do we get 200g (I'm 200 lbs) of protein within 4 hour window? I'm currently getting my 180g-200g of protein using 3 shakes and one meal (dinner). Is it ok to still have shakes outside your feeding window in order to distribute protein intake for max absorbtion?
Do a 8 hour window, with 200g protein u not gonna get hungry.
@@samitouman7015 but is 8 hours enough time to absorb 200g of protein? I guess I need to do some research on protein absorbtion.
@@johnhall869 u not gonna absorb them immediately. Protein u eat at the end of the window will be in your system for hours and hours. The body is smarter than you think.
Protein u eat at the beginning of the window will digest faster because u have been without food for 16 hours.
Most people eat in a 8hour window without realising it. Thats plenty of time dont overthink it. Just hit your protein with atleast 2 meals.
autophagy can begin after how many hours fasting
00:07 deadass thought he said “how to get laid, i did it all of my life”
😂
There is a chance that getting in shape will help you get laid as well
Very helpful!
Here in my country we use Kg,instead of pounds,litres instead of oz,so we take fluids measured in litres,use this in your videos for ease of understanding!
Very interesting information.
I’m overweight at 246lb would I still eat 246g of protein??? Or should I eat the amount of protein at the goal weight I want/need ie 205lb so 205g of protein? Serious question if someone could please help me out. Thank you.
AthleanX is awesome btw been subscribed for 2 months already seeing results and more importantly can actually do chin ups now thank you.
pound per body weight or pound per lean body weight?
Please amend drinking water tip. Drinking only zero calorie drinks is not water I E. Diet soda or coffee or any caffeine heavy choice since it is a diuretic. Plus I adore diet soda but I know it is not water. Therefore I recommend limit diet soda. Sparkling water is FINE.
There's hardly any difference in hydration, milk is one that's slightly better, but in the end it matters more that you have something.
Jeff: Are you an overeater or a grazer?
Me: yes
i'm not fluent in english. please, did you say that we should eat for (only) 8 hours a day for starters, but improve it to 4h a day? is it possible? do you do it? is it just for people who overeat during the day?
i'll adapt the oz/lb to mL/kg to make it easier to understand.
ty for the video.
Yes, you understand it! Example 8 hours: eat all of your calories during hours 10-18; but then cut your feeding window to 6 hours (12-18) and eventually down to 4 hours (14-18.) When to shorten the window? When you see no change in weight over the course of 1.5-2 weeks.
Jeff I’m stuck at like 20% bf but I just feel good at this weight . When I start cutting I feel and look skinny . It only loooks good when you’re in good lighting and shirt is off. 99.99% of my day is shirt on with no downlighting lol
I do 16 hour fasts and resistance train in a fasted state once a week. Then I eat right after the workout.
Me focusing on his biceps the whole video 😮
Right on time for the "new year new me" folks who will give up before the month is over. It's going to be nightmare time in the gym again.