The starting point....

Sidesteal
Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
edited November 10 in Health and Weight Loss
Here's where I think "just about" everyone needs to start. This was inspired by a recent post that I will not link because I'm not out to get anyone, I'm just here to learn and help others. I've posted this before, I'll post it again.


1) Eat at a reasonable caloric deficit. 20% under TDEE is a good starting point for "most".
2) Lift weights.
3) Consume adequate macronutrients. (Fat and Protein minimums MUST be met)
4) Get rest.
5) Repeat.
6) Stop micromanaging all the acute and meaningless *kitten* that doesn't matter.

For the majority, the above is going to result in long term progress and I'm assuming that some degree of common sense is used in food selection. There will be people who require elimination of foods due to personal reasons (binging, medical conditions, individual intolerance, moral reasons) but as a general template, the above would be where I would start and for most people it would be where I'd finish.

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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Agreed.
  • TrophyWifeSass
    TrophyWifeSass Posts: 490 Member
    Absolutely perfect. :smile:
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    thank you! makes it easier to forget about all the stuff we dont need to worry about.
  • David1178
    David1178 Posts: 24
    Well said. It really is that simple when you break it down. All the fad diets, all the little tricks are really a waste of time and energy....it all boils down to the science that has been proven for years upon years. I'm starting to realize that more and more now.

    Great post!
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    Agreed 110%. :heart:

    Unfortunately, there are those that will still have trouble with this no matter how simple you make it. :brokenheart:
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    Good post :)
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Where does colon cleansing fit into that plan? :smile:
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Where does colon cleansing fit into that plan? :smile:

    At the "end".


    That's the only pun I could come up with.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Where does colon cleansing fit into that plan? :smile:

    At the "end".


    That's the only pun I could come up with.

    We would have also accepted "It's at the bottom". Thank you for playing.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Where does colon cleansing fit into that plan? :smile:

    At the "end".


    That's the only pun I could come up with.

    We would have also accepted "It's at the bottom". Thank you for playing.

    Nicely done.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Perfect sense and just what many people need to know and hear over and over again.
  • tmoyer1209
    tmoyer1209 Posts: 213 Member
    Well said!!
  • CoachVakaNERD
    CoachVakaNERD Posts: 33
    :)
  • almc170
    almc170 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Your clarity is much appreciated

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  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
    Thank you for that reminder.
  • plushkitten
    plushkitten Posts: 547 Member
    yes, I agree completely
  • lulua123
    lulua123 Posts: 9 Member
    Okay I just joined this a few weeks ago and this is probably the most helpful post I've seen. Thanks for keeping it so simple :)
  • astroub
    astroub Posts: 289 Member
    Seriously, you are the best! Love it!
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Seriously, you are the best! Love it!

    =)
  • talamer
    talamer Posts: 516 Member
    I totally agreed :heart:
    Thanks bro ..

    P.S. Hopefully I can get your abs :huh:
  • jenna0215
    jenna0215 Posts: 62
    Perfectly said!
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    The abs always know what they're talking about.
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