Summary
In this video, the focus is on a major mindset shift that occurred at the start of 2016. After a frustrating year of intense workouts and restrictive habits that led to minimal results and eventual weight regain, a single question changed everything: “What would this look like if it were easy?”.
The “Easy” Plan The strategy for the year was built around sustainability rather than intensity. The core components included:
- Simple Intermittent Fasting: The fasting window was kept approachable by allowing coffee with half and half, unsweetened tea, and sparkling water.
- Zero Food Restrictions: No food groups were off-limits. By allowing desserts, wine, and chocolate, it became easier to find “stopping power” and avoid the feeling of deprivation.
- The 6-Day Rule: Intermittent fasting was practiced six days a week, with one complete day off to eat without a fasting window.
- Consistent Movement: Instead of high-intensity gym sessions, the goal was simply to walk six miles a day. There were no rules regarding pace or doing it all at once; it just had to be completed throughout the day.
Progression to OMAD
As the year progressed, the fasting window was gradually pushed back to create more free time for hobbies like reading and art, eventually leading to a One Meal A Day (OMAD) routine by April. Despite the shift to a longer fasting window, the weight loss remained steady at an average of about one pound per week.
The Final Takeaway
By November 2016, the total weight loss reached 47 pounds. The most significant lesson is that a “slow” loss of one pound per week is incredibly effective when it is part of a plan you actually enjoy. Because the process was enjoyable rather than miserable, maintenance has been possible for over nine years with very little effort.
My Book
You don’t have to count calories, cut carbs, or do high-intensity workouts to drop those pounds. This book shows you a laid back way to practice intermittent fasting that makes weight loss (and maintenance!) enjoyable.