So if you read my post on how I lost 48 pounds in 75 days, you might be feeling a couple different ways. First, maybe you doubt it entirely. Maybe you're feeling discouraged because that seems like such a lofty goal. Or maybe you're inspired to get kicking on your own health journey.
First, I calculated the number of calories someone my height and weight should consume in a day to achieve weight loss. There are a variety of tools available on the interwebs, but I calculated mine through myfitnesspal (friend me on there if you want an accountability partner - my username is kadodson). Once you have that number, you can set your personal goals in your profile and adjust your macros there. I was eating a ton of carbs before, so I wanted to wean myself down rather than try to cut them out cold turkey. I started with 30% carbs, 30% fat and 40% protein. Whenever I would plateau, I would decrease my carbs by 5% and add that percentage back into protein. For example, my first plateau, I adjusted my macros to 25% carbs, 30% fat and 40% protein - just keep adjusting in that direction as you plateau in your weight loss. And the final component was that I would practice intermittent fasting which essentially meant I only ate between noon and 8pm...only water outside of those hours.
As far as the first point, I assure you, this is 100% authentic. You can ask anyone in my family or circle of friends (especially my boyfriend who helped meal prep for me every step of the way). You don't have to have the same results as I did, but you can absolutely make a tremendous impact on your health in a short amount of time.
If you feel like this seems too overwhelming, I get that too. It was for me in the beginning, to be honest. But if you want to make a change, today is the best day to do it. Even one small change here and there makes a huge difference in the end. I didn't really accept that at first, but it's true. So if you need to start with baby steps, go for it. Some change is better than none!
And you, the one who is inspired and ready to make this happen for yourself, let's get it! It is entirely worth every bit of the effort you'll put into it.
SO, one of the main rules of 75 Hard is to follow a diet. This can be any diet...calorie deficit, macros, intermittent fasting, low carb, keto, paleo, or whatever combination that works for you. I like the flexibility in being able to decide what works best for you and think that really helps with the success of the program in the end.
The diet I chose was a combination of calorie deficit, macros and intermittent fasting.
The best advice I can give? Track everything you eat regardless of which diet you end up going with. It will help you plan out your day and avoid emotional or mindless eating and you will be much less likely to cheat on your diet or overindulge.
Also, if you are in a committed relationship, it is such a huge help to have your partner on board with your diet. It will help you stay on track and have healthy benefits for the both of you. My boyfriend hasn't been doing the challenge with me, but has taken on the majority of meal prep and cooking for us both. Just from him eating whatever he preps to fit into my diet has helped him to lose a ton of weight...he is down over 50lbs and has improved his overall health tremendously.
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