A fitness coach shares shortcuts he wishes he'd known at 18. Start your day with 12 oz of water plus salt for energy. Greek yogurt with berries, low-calorie fruits, and protein shakes keep calories down while building muscle. Any workout beats none, and consistency matters more than perfection.
Fitness cheat codes I know at 28 that I wish I knew at 18. Having a bad workout is still better than staying home on your couch, not having a workout at all. Greek yogurt and berries is the best low-calorie, high-protein sweet treat for fat loss. Start your day with 12 ounces of water with a little bit of salt sprinkled in and watch energy levels increase. Whether you're cleaning the house, going for a walk, or just parking farther away at the grocery store, all steps count. The easiest way to eat less calories is to just reduce the portion size of what you're already eating. You don't get a prize for being perfect, so just be consistent. If your workout calls for 3 sets, make sure all 3 of those sets are heavy and challenge you. A protein shake and a piece of fruit is the easiest, most effective lazy meal you can get. Eat raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or watermelon because you can eat so much of them for such few calories. When the last thing you want to do is work out, just go and do one set of each exercise and that's it. Work towards getting 10 chin-ups and 10 push-ups because being in control of your body weight is key. If you do a leg day right, it should be 4 to 6 exercises max. Having a set eating schedule massively reduces cravings, hunger, and mindless snack— and you need to eat the right amount of calories to lose fat. So click the link in my bio for my free calorie deficit calculator.
