How Thomas lost 30 lbs of fat in 11 weeks (by eating 1500 kcals as a 220 lb guy)
Aug 2, 2022
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Thomas's impressive weight loss journey is discussed, including his motivation and challenges. The podcast explores the benefits and challenges of low-calorie diets, the importance of finding the right coach, and the surprising benefits of low-calorie diets. They also touch on the training process, loose skin after weight loss, transitioning to maintenance, experimenting with diet, and setting realistic expectations. The podcast emphasizes the psychological aspect of weight loss, the power of cheat meals, and the importance of flexibility and listening to your body in training.
Having a strong motivation or 'why' is crucial for a successful weight loss journey.
Following an aggressive diet plan can reset one's relationship with food and improve understanding of nutrition.
Establishing a routine and developing healthy eating patterns are key for sustainable long-term weight loss.
Working with a coach can help adapt training approaches to accommodate injuries and prevent further damage.
Transitioning from a dieting phase to maintenance requires a shift in mindset and a sustainable approach to eating.
Deep dives
The Importance of Finding Your Why
Thomas Wheatley shares his journey of transformation and highlights the importance of having a strong motivation or 'why' when embarking on a weight loss journey. He discusses the struggles he faced in the past and how he reached a point where he was ready to reassess his entire approach and commit to making positive changes.
The Power of Aggressive Dieting
Thomas emphasizes the benefits of following an aggressive diet plan, where he consumed around 1500 calories per day. He talks about how this approach helped him reset his relationship with food, appreciate healthier options, and develop a better understanding of the impact of nutrition on his body.
Building a Sustainable Routine
Thomas highlights the importance of establishing a routine when it comes to diet and nutrition. He shares the value of keeping meals simple, staying consistent, and finding meals that are both satisfying and supportive of his goals. He emphasizes the need to develop healthy eating patterns that can be sustained in the long term.
Balancing Training and Injuries
Thomas discusses his history of injuries and the challenges they presented in his fitness journey. He explains how working with a coach helped him adjust his training approach to accommodate his injuries and prevent further damage. He highlights the importance of adapting exercises and finding alternative movements to ensure a safe and effective workout routine.
Importance of Basic Fitness for Obese Individuals
Obese individuals are recommended to start with basic fitness exercises, such as using machines, to get their muscles accustomed to consistent training.
Benefits of Personal Training for Fitness Beginners
Starting a fitness journey with a coach can help beginners avoid common pitfalls and injuries, as well as provide customized training according to their specific needs.
The Importance of Maintenance and Rest in Fitness
Maintenance is a crucial step in any fitness journey as it helps individuals learn how to eat and train in a sustainable way. It rewards consistency and promotes maturity in one's approach to fitness.
Managing Loose Skin and Realistic Expectations
Significant weight loss can lead to loose skin, but it's important to shift the focus to overall health and well-being. Practical tips like wearing compression clothing and accepting loose skin as a reminder of the journey can be helpful.
Transitioning from Dieting to Maintenance
Transitioning from a dieting phase to maintenance requires a shift in mindset and learning to maintain healthy habits without feeling restricted. It's important to understand the psychological aspects and develop a sustainable approach to eating.
Time-stamps are coming soon!
Thomas came to me for coaching, because he felt like he arrived at a crossroad with his health and fitness - he tried many times before, and he was ready to give it one more shot - and boy, did he give it one final shot! I can't take credit for his transformation, afterall I was only his advisor/cornerman during this fight - he was the one doing the work. You can have the best advice in the world, if you're not following it, it won't be good for much. Knowing this, he grit his teeth, and the results speak for themselves. So we decided to talk this over in over 2 hours.
0:00 - intro
1:20 - Thomas's background before our coaching time
19:20 - How to choose a coach that's right for you
29:19 - Dieting on low calories and finding the motivation to do a tough diet
39:00 - talking about the surprising benefits of low calories
54:10 - when did you get into a flow with the dieting process?
1:05:00 - how was the training process?
1:15:00 - low volume AND low intensity work can produce amazing gains if you're coming back from a layoff
1:19:50 - Loose skin after losing a lot of weight
1:34:08 - transitioning to maintenance from cutting and what elements of the diet to shift
1:47:05 - being purposeful with experimenting when you're maintaining
1:56:10 - our plan going forward
Coaching and consultations:
https://ssdabel.com/
Insta:
@abelfitstuff
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