"Don't quit on a dream because it takes a lot of time. That time is going to pass anyway" THATS THE QUOTE

My mistake: Binge cheating once a week can ruin a two week progress. If you want a donut eat it, but don’t eat 2 dozen of them once a week

One of my biggest mistakes was viewing excerise as a way to get rid of calories, instead of seeing it as something that makes me feel strong, confident and healthy. That shift in perspective made it much easier to enjoy working out and helped turn it into a habit that I do for its benefits on my mental and physical health - not as a punishment for eating.

I'm 45, and when I heard Will say "because that time is gonna pass anyway" something really hit me hard. Thanks Will.

"Don't quit on a dream because it's gonna take a lot of time, that time is gonna pass anyways." That's a great quote. Getting that on a hoodie.

“While you can blame genetics for some things” *looks down God Will’s humor is the best

“Don’t expect things fast, just appreciate the journey” just put me in a really good mindset. I’m 8 weeks back into the gym and was getting pretty upset that this last 10-12lbs of fat won’t drop, thanks for that advice Will

The one problem I had when tracking calories was forgetting to count any calories in butter, olive oil, or sauces that I cooked with. Easily added 300-400 calories a day and I switched over to non stick spray to lose those calories

Big mistake: no moderation, too much restricting. Let yourself eat your favorite foods every once in a while, if you restrict too much you will likely fall into a binge cycle.

Damn Will you lookin kinda stuck in that oven 👀

My dieting tip: Not only eating healthy but also taking at least 2-3 hour breaks between meals to give your body the time to digest and lower your insulin levels

I was the biggest I’ve ever been at 214 pounds and I found out I was having a kid and decided I needed to get in better shape for him. I lost just over 50 pounds in 4 months and got down to 162. I didn’t prioritize my protein intake so I lost a fair amount of muscle but now I’m doing it the correct way and I’m up to 170 with more muscle and less fat. My best advice it to be patient, take progress pictures, weigh yourself weekly not daily, and be happy. Find something that works for you and stick with it! If I can do it anyone can! Good luck to anyone reading this 💙💙

I lost 60lbs (out of an 80lb goal so far) and one mistake it took me a long time to unlearn is realizing when I’m actually satisfied. For so long I was conditioned to eat until I was uncomfortably over-stuffed, so it took me a while to realize I was actually “full” way before I reached that point and get used to stop eating at that mark.

This actually couldn’t have come at a better time.

I fell victim to just going through the motions at the gym. Also I realized I was over eating, even the healthy things like chicken and sweet potatoes. I started tracking and weighing out my food, I realized I was having 1000+ calorie meals. Thanks for the video!

My biggest mistake had been getting discouraged when I miss my goals. I lost about 6 lbs last week, but this week I’ve had a couple cheat days, haven’t been counting my calories, and only hit the gym once. But today is a new day and next week is another week, hopefully I can drop a few more pounds!!!

I lost 100 pounds and the biggest takeaway I learned was MODERATION. You can enjoy pretty much anything as long as it's in MODERATION. Best of luck to you all on your own personal journeys!

Confusing “healthy” foods with low calorie foods, they are not the same thing! For example nuts, avocado, eggs, all wonderful healthy foods but high calorie so best to use in moderation when trying to cut

Honestly, I love the way that you talk to us people looking for advice. There are too many videos on the Internet of people trying to give advice while actively shaming people for not being fit. I love good advice that is encouraging, but also firm. Not many people on the Internet, strike the balance between shaming those that are overweight and encouraging bad habits. You tell a hard truth without making us feel bad about it. Thank you!

Since I have severe social anxiety and a sedentary lifestyle, I barely got around 2-3000 steps in a day. I started learning while circling in my room or just doing my flashcards standing. Also I try to reach at least 6000 steps a day now and I push it over 10000 1-2 times a week. I've already noticed my body working more. All of sudden, working out is more enjoyable and it makes more sense. Perhaps it's common knowledge and I'm a bit of a dumbduck, but anyway, don't forget to move your body for everyday things.

I don’t even go on airplane mode when I’m on an airplane LOL

"Salads are great, if you're hungry and you want to stay the way" 🤣🤣 I've been plant-based for a year and I felt that deep within my soul. 😂

At my gym, I've done a whole 45 minutes of cardio while watching this girl who was by the weights. A lot of people were over there, but I was watching her because she was on her phone the WHOLE time. I saw her do 2 sets of squats within that 45 minutes I was sweating my a$$ off, the rest of the time on her phone...she literally was in the cute fit, had weights & other props next to her and didn't use them the whole time. It's not uncommon to see people text for 10 minutes in between their sets, just hogging the machine for no reason. Pet peeve asf...this is why I refuse to go to the gym at busy hour. It's not the lack of people I like, it's the lack of people who go to the gym to NOT workout that are never there at midnight. If you go at night, you're surrounded by people who actually want to be there, in and out fast, and not hogging the equipment.

Katie: “Imagine nachos but with French fries. Is that a thing?” Will: “I bet, in America.” Currently in America: nacho fries are back at Taco Bell 😂

i remember thinking that as long as I ate "clean" i would lose weight and did not have to worry about calories. Could not understand why I wasnt losing weight. Started counting calories and have lost almost 10kg now

Don’t quit on a dream because it takes a lot of time - That time is gonna pass anyway. Dayum Will!

One thing I read is that you burn more fat working out on an empty stomach. With me I workout first thing in the morning. I’ve been losing weight by watching what I eat , getting enough sleep ( about 6-8 hours ) drinking water , minimizing my junk food intake , eating plenty of produce , plenty of fish , I run 6 miles every other day , deadlift or whatever type of weight lifting exercise, body weight exercise, do I know what I’m doing , not a clue , but I know I’m doing more than nothing . Doing something is better than sitting on the couch . I slimmed down a lot .

Big mistake I learned in my weight loss was not all calories are the same. At one point I was trying to cut calories down to 700 every day, but was only looking at the number. I was so hungry every day because it was nothing but carbs and sugar. Eventually I started watch my micros. Started eating more protein and less carbs. Just by switching what I ate. I was able to eat up to 1000+ calories more and have the same results. No more starvation diets!!!

A mistake I was making while dieting was making sure everything was as bland as possible. If I was enjoying my food, it must be unhealthy. Adding salt, splenda, or any zero calorie topping such as Walden Farms syrup was a no-no. It was just so unsustainable because I wasn’t enjoying my food, causing me to yoyo diet. After finding your channel and Dr. Greg Doucette’s, I started making creative and tasty foods with a high volume to calorie ratio, and it’s been really enjoyable and I look forward to cooking all the time!

Biggest dieting mistake: Making your favorite foods completely off limits.

Literally anyone that wants to lose weight needs to see this video, so informative and easy to follow

OVERTHINKING. That was my biggest mistake.I was thinking to high level. I lost over 60 pounds since October of last year. I lost 45 pounds before I even hit the gym. It’s all about the WHY. I approached my journey like a solid engineering job structure. The what, the how the why. Choosing to focus on the what and the how got me nowhere but when I put the Why in the forefront it became easy.

I've never understood how people can think a handful of nuts is filling, literally does nothing to my hunger and comes with alot of calories

My biggest mistake was being in a relationship for over 2 years with someone that disliked the fact that I wanted to not be obese anymore.

I made the terrible mistake of being body shamed by an insecure husband, post baby. So, from going from a super fit, exercise loaded lifestyle, I then became reclusive, and the weight just piled on, with depression, and then health issues [thyroid! etc..] So my advice is to ladies especially, but also males too, if you are ever body shamed by a so-called 'loving partner' - it is truly their problem, don't let them make it yours! The worst thing you can ever do is give up a fit and healthy lifestyle... if you have to choose to let something go - choose the thing that is harming you

I've been complaining about weight loss this time around and man you're spot on with the excuses I made, just because something seems healthy doesn't mean is is, got to look at those calories like an accountant and it's surprising what other alternatives you can find when you just check everything

I can say my first mistake was thinking that I could just exercise and not worry about my diet. When I started watching what I eat and I tried keto, I lost 100lbs in one year over the pandemic.

Diet is a crucial thing, without it exercise won't help at all. Many beginners struggle to find a proper diet because they want fast results and they end up with no results at all, less money in their pockets and probably some big health problems. First of all, you have ti change your mindset, so I encourage you to do a research and find a diet that will work for you. If you still don't know where to start, consider dietarize as your starting point (it comes with a workout plan as a bonus, which I find convenient since it doesn't require going to the gym at all). If I managed to transform my body, everyone could do it!!💪💪💪

I like your videos. You're effectively showing how to be smart with weight loss. There's no rigid plans, no weird diets. Just show what you can do better and what you may be doing worse.

One thing I realized was that my portion sizes were wayyy too big. Even if I was eating healthy food, I was eating double or triple servings. We often think that we can eat more healthy food than unhealthy food (and you can to an extent) but the amount makes the poison. Especially if trying to slim down and not bulk up, if you have a history of overeating you'll probably need to shrink your stomach down to be satisfied from smaller portion sizes. This is why I never fully agreed with influencers who say to just eat a big serving of carrots or popcorn, because even if you're taking in less calories overall, you're not really shrinking your stomach down to a sustainable size. Maintaining your satiety throughout the day with multiple meals and small healthy snacks is wayyy better for you (plus it can work with an intermittent fasting schedule if you want to do that). Now I'm maintaining a healthy diet that is high in lean protein, packed with lots of fresh veggies and fruit, a little bit of healthy carbs, and small healthy snacks throughout the day and I feel completely satiated! I can't even explain how much better I feel, just way less bogged down. Now I just need to step up my exercise to match!

Love Will's deadpan delivery. "Salads are great if you're hungry and want to stay that way." 😄

I thought that as long as I ate Whole Foods I didn’t have to track calories because they were all healthy. I was eating in a calorie surplus because I was eating peanut butter, olive oil’s, too much avocado, etc. just because something is labelled as a whole food doesn’t mean that it’s low calorie!

These tips specifically for the gym are incredibly helpful! New perspective :) thank you!!

I love me a gym-related, humor-filled and informational video. 🙌🏻 Just came across this channel and immediately subscribed! ❤️

I had a heart attack in June of this year, I was way overweight at 260 lbs. So, I went on a strictly vegan diet to get healthier and lose weight. It's almost November now and I'm lost almost 40 lbs and I am looking to lose another 25 lbs or so. The biggest lesson I've learned from my experience is, the single most important fact about weight loss is portion control. What you eat is also important but nothing is more important than HOW MUCH you eat.

My biggest misconception is that “healthy” foods aren’t inherently conducive to weight loss. Calories are the thing that matters. If I can find something tasty that can satisfy hunger and prevent a binge (protein ice cream is a game changer), that works better for me than trying to consume superfoods and having an Instagram worthy diet. The pretty salad was a great choice at the time, but when evening rolls around and old habits are coming up because of hunger, that salad quickly becomes less effective for my journey. It’s a numbers game. It is the hardest simple thing I’ve been done in my life and I still have a long way to go.

Will I have lost 96 lbs thanks to your videos and motivation along with others that have been suggested while watching your videos. Never stop what you are doing. You have changed and most likely saved my life. You are a gift.

You're so helpful about diet, healthy lifestyle and etc.thanks for all those things

Against conventional wisdom I started weighing myself often, roughly twice a day. People have obviously advised against this but I discovered that very nuanced things about my body were revealed to me when I got on the scale often. You have to treat a weight loss journey like a lab, and you're the test subject. Experiment and learn everything you can about what your body is doing.

Can there be a part two for this is why you can’t gain weight?

Loooove how you formatted this video. Super entertaining as well as educational!

I love your videos explaining the dos and don’t of losing weight. Great points! I’d like to see more of these videos. 😊

Don't underestimate the caloric density of cashews, pecans, almonds, or other nuts.

It's going to sound counterintuitive for a lot of people, but one thing that helped me was actually planning one fast food meal a week or every two weeks. I knew that on that day I'd in a surplus of roughly 500 calories, so I'd just create a slightly bigger deficit for the remaining 6 days. Reason is, I tried cutting it out completely a few times and it didn't work. I wouldn't have any fast food for a month or two and then I'd allow myself to go once. So I'd go to McDonald's for example and think "Oh, but I also want to eat A&W...and Harvey's...and maybe Burger King. Oh yeah and that lebanese spot near my house." and then I'd snap right back into ruining my diet up. By having it planned, I could eat at different fast foods every week/every other week and still lose weight.

You inspired me to start counting macros almost 120 days ago now. I’ve lost so much weight you are a huge inspiration thank you.

Thank you for making these videos. I was doing fitness everyday but let my diet slip thinking stuff was healthy but actually bad for me. You’re a star for shining a light on what’s a good way to do this stuff.

I’ve maintained a 150+ pound weight loss for almost 20 years. Thinking that I didn’t have to count calories after hitting my goal weight was ridiculous. I still count calories!

The biggest diet/fitness mistake I ever made was trusting V-Shred

The work out section was def super helpful. My biggest problem when I go to work out is I typically don’t know what I’m doing, or I feel like I’m not pushing my self enough. Iv been trying to figure out if I’m actually doing something to my muscles or I’m just hurting myself 😂 the best progress iv made is diet, and getting the gym added to my routine. But now I just need to figure out my work out routines

My "you can't be serious" moment was protein consumption....it's crazy how little I was eating and how much it changed the game for me!

I lost 75kg. My biggest mistake: underestimate the impact of low intensity cardio. 15,000 steps a day was a gamechanger. Now at 95kg, 18% bodyfat. Feel like losing weight healthily is so easy, once you get the basics right: eat less, move more. And fking count your calories - your guesses ain’t worth anything!

“Imagine nachos but with French fries.” “Omg, yeah.” “Is that a thing?” “I bet, in America” The accuracy of this conversation

thanks for mentioning the survival response bit!

If I could love this video I would, you are now my favourite KZfaqr , I know this video is old but you have given me alot of motivation that I really needed and education with some things I weren’t aware of, I’ve also just had a knee replacement and I feel like I have that motivation to do my hardest thanks to your videos. I’ve been watching your videos in my down time. And I LOVE this channel. Pls don’t ever stop. You are motivating me and I’m sure many others to be their best. I have put on weight since I haven’t been able to do much. And I feel like crap. This has helped me quite a bit. I can’t thank you enough! I love these types of videos !!! It’s so informative. Your awesome!

Will -- I was in Montana a last week at a friends wedding. I kept spotting a woman wearing a donut shirts and it FINALLY hit me getting off the elevator that it was a Tennyson hoodie. I held the elevator door open and asked if she was a fan, and she def was. Awesome running into other Willnatics in the wild.

It’s been a nearly a year by now probably but man do I miss the Olly intros

thank you !!! I needed the motivation today

Hey Will, loved the video man. I started my journey a few months ago and have lost almost 35 pounds. I cant really tahnk you enough. I think one thing for me that really surprised me is how many calories steaks have. I used to look at a 16 oz steak and I would tell myself that its a protein and that it probably has like 500-700 calories. Instead its more like 1200-1500. Now I really overlook eating fatty meats and if I do I try to share them with someone else that way I just dont eat half of my calorie intake in one meal

Biggest mistake I’ve learned from is 1200 calories a day while it provides quick results, is not sustainable nor does it give the best results possible.

"Start today because tomorrow you are gonna wish you started yesterday" 100% love this quote cos it so true. Start now and regret less. Also being "good at the gym" isn't about motivation as much as it is about DISCIPLINE!

the one mistake i’ve made is listening to other people who know nothing about nutrition/fitness (aka my family)

Your videos are always so informative!

For me personally, counting calories was my mistake. It made me obsess over food and binge when I was at my weakest. As soon as I stopped I lost 20lbs because food wasn’t my first thought anymore.

“Salads are great if you’re hungry and want to stay that way” lmao love all your commentary 😂

These days I'm a huge fan of diet breaks. Eating clean, high protein, low carb (not keto/medical low carb tho, I'm not trying to treat epilepsy here) for a couple of weeks or a month to shed a couple of pounds of fat, and then giving myself a week off to eat at maintenance to remind myself what I'm really supposed to be eating like. My tip is: Split restaurant food in half! Save it for lunch the next day. Ask for a box the second it's delivered if you're at a table, or just split it up once you crack open the take out. It's usually way too much food anyway and by cutting it in half, you cut the calories in half and won't feel like you are going to explode afterward.

So happy your channel was suggested to me Will - top content, keep it up!

The best things I did for weight loss were limiting liquid calories. Drinking a flavoured water instead of juice/soda. And better still instead of the flavoured water from the store with sweeteners and stuff try just putting a lemon wedge in your water bottle for flavour

Will, you may be allergic to walnuts. I used to eat walnuts and they would make my mouth numb and itchy in places. This only started happening in the past 5 years or so. I had a blood test done and found out I’m allergic to walnuts. My doc prescribed me an EpiPen (Epinephrine) just in case of anaphylaxis and said to quit eating walnuts and foods that contain walnuts.

Will I really appreciate you educating people and encouraging a healthy attitude towards fitness in general

Always good to see your videos. I'm starting to consume more consciously... my "lunches" consisted sometimes of 6 to 8 buffalo wings, or the healthier chicken tender option, sauce on the side of course. 3 to 4 22oz beer, michelob ultra because of calories and this was a routing I had for at least 4 days a week last year. I gained back the weight I had lost during 2017-2019 and just felt super tired most of the time. Anyway time to change. Thanks.

"Muffins are like the girl next door of the cake world: seemingly innocent, but that can change really fast"

13:06 "never use the excuse of something taking too long to not do it, time passes anyway" is one of the most inspiring quotes i have ever encountered, which happened around 4 years ago on a random instagram post. and it still sticks with me to this day.

Just seen a comment saying "don't expect things fast, just appreciate the journey " and this really motivates me because the journey of one piece was amazing yet long 🙂

Thank you so much for this video.💜

My most recent, "big mistake" was not realizing how lazy I get when I'm dieting. I would still exercise, eat right and be at a deficit but would stall out often after just a few weeks. Took me a bit to realize I would go from multiple walks in a day to make sure I get 250 steps every hour during daylight, competing with friends/families for total steps in a day/week on fitbit, and doing chores consistently/proactively when I was at maintenance to suddenly having a lot of lazy days, where I would just feel exhausted and give myself the excuse to take it easy. I'd stop wearing my fitbit, etc. You burn a surprising amount of calories just being more "lightly" active throughout the day and it's way less stressful/hard to recover from compared to exercise. To touch quickly on another mistake I had, it was simply taking on too much at first. When I would finally work up the willpower to get healthy, I'd have the desire to do it all. Calorie counting, eating only healthy foods, exercise, counting steps, the whole shebang but then I would burn out so quickly or be stressed in a way that would be easy to get discouraged at the first barrier to progress. Overall, really focusing on tiny, one at a time adjustments over my life was better than trying to pretend I was a completely different person in the span of minutes. I dropped drinks with calories and only once that was established, did I move onto the diet and then eventually weightlifting.

One thing I found out that actually helped me alot to lose my 85lbs was, when you feel hungry try drinking a full glass/bolt of water and wait a few minutes. Your body can't tell the difference between when your hungry or when your thirsty so it send the same signal to your brain. Before when I was 300+ lbs I was always hungry so I ketp eating until I was full where I should of drank some water. Hope this helps someone out there!

Great video with lots of excellent tips and advice. Thanks for sharing and making it. I don't bother with airplane mode since I just leave my phone in the locker. Just always been my thing for whatever reason. I go to the gym to workout and focus on the workout itself as well as get that peace of mind and a boost to my mental, physical and spiritual health. The phone just feels like a distraction.

That new focus feature on the iphone really helps during my workout. No distractions, no nothing. Just me, these heavy ass weights and my workout playlist.

“I love a frosted muffin” If only I could have cupcakes for breakfast everyday.

Until I tracked calories for a month, i didn’t realize how the small, imperceptible foods in a diet pack on the calories… Namely oils, sauces & condiments!

Wow.. this video is literally a reality check for me. Thank you

I love this chanel sm, funny and informative.

Thank you for all the motivation you have givin me throughout my weight loss journey 6 months ago I was 275 pounds today I am 155 and just uploaded my first weight loss video on KZfaq seriously I can’t thank you enough for everything

My biggest mistake was doing keto. I relied on counting carbs instead of calories and wondered why I plateaued around 220. Started counting calories and now I'm holding at 175 while being active and eating 3000 calories a day.

First I have to say the comment of appreciate the journey is noteworthy. This can and should be applied to everything we are doing in life. I got fit and lost over hundred pounds approximately 5 years ago. I did not follow the rules of dieting. I found what worked for me. Real food for real life. I also weigh everything that I eat. I exercise daily. I have to watch the exercise because I am over 50 and my joints can give me trouble if I push too hard but like you said you have to push to the limit to get results. I mix things up so I can push but not injure myself. Just found your channel and really enjoying your content.

thank you for this video!!

"Don't quit on a dream because it takes a lot of time because that time is gonna pass anyway" Thank you for this!

My mistake was when I was not measuring my cooking oil use, I just used free pouring. Overtime, made a huge difference in extra calories from fat macros.

This is the perfect video for me today need to grocery shop and I am going to the gym today too.

Your videos really are helping me make better choices for my weight loss