I counted calories to a point that I no longer need to. My eyeball game is very good and now I glance at my plate and know to add some lettuce next to that chili to fill me up instead of bread because I'm close to my 600 cal. a meal threshold. We wouldn't need to count calories if our view of food wasn't so distorted by ads and habits. Since it is, start by counting but your goal is not to obsess on it but to get to a place where you're good at eyeballing it.
This is fantastic! As a coach this is exactly what I get my clients to work towards. Tracking macros is a tool to help you become more accountable for your food choices. Once you’ve learnt those skills you’re good to go!
Hey don’t know if you will ever read this comment, but you should know that you have changed my life. My husband and I have been doing your dvd workouts as well as counting calories but also changing our eating by eating healthy for about 8 months. I’m down 63 lbs and my husband is down 40 and I personally am halfway to my goal weight. We always joke that you are the devil and we may or may not curse you out when we are doing the workout videos but we always feel awesome after we do them. So thank you 😊
Thanks!! I do the 30 day shred because it’s like 3 workouts on 1 dvd. I also LOVE no more trouble zones. Kicks my butt 100% of the time. If I want an extra challenge I go up a couple lbs on my hand weights. I also like kick box fast fix. It’s a fun workout and good cardio
@@ievamikalauskaite2152 for me personally I’ve done the gym thing in the past and it has it’s good things and bad things. I struggle with anxiety a lot and going to the gym makes me anxiety ridden. I’ve turned my garage into a makeshift home gym and found some basic gym equipment on Facebook marketplace and. Actually found a lot of my hand weights at garage sales. It’s nice because you’re not rushed for time and I am away from any distractions being in my garage. I would say go over pros and cons and have a clear plan in mind and maybe even put it on paper. That always helps me.
Thank you Jillian for clearing up all the “noise” and confusion and confirming what I already knew. I started counting calories, paying attention to macros and moving more. 12 lbs down in a month.
@@JillianMichaels Boa noite 🌙 Jillian! Eu sempre te scompanhei naquele reality em que pessoas buscavam perder através do programa! Aliás faz tempo que eu assisti através da Sky e era gravado obviamente(legendado em português aqui para o Brasil). E retransmitido pela warner channel na época, deixo claro que ainda permaneço o seu fã desde aquele período(época)!
I guess that's my problem. My calories are in check but macros not so much 😭 and the weight is creeping off well below my maintenence calories. I guess I need to focus more on tweaking my macros along with my calories. I know I don't get enough protein and I definitely need to move more to burn it quicker. Being in my 30s now, my metabolism isn't as efficient or fast as when I was younger.
@susansealy211 you're incorrect lmao, you don't eat less and less, you adjust your calories. your weight goes down so your bmr changes. do your research please.
A few years back I got 30 pounds above my ideal weight. Considering that I am only 5 ft tall, 30 pounds makes a huge difference and I had a big closet full of outfits but nothing to wear. I started counting calories, and lost everything within about 6 months. Fast forward 12 or so years, I got 50 pounds overweight (I know, awful). Tried keto (hated it), primal, no meat, you name it. Very little difference. The only things that help me are fasting and calorie counting. Pain in the @$s but it all comes down to calories.
Yep, thanks Jillian. The women who don't count calories also all over youtube are in their 20s, and work out almost everyday, I could too in my 20s, it was never an issue... I'm in my 40s now and have to REALLY REALLY watch my calories and work my butt off at the gym now, it sucks and I've accepted it. I've tried rotating macros and it has never helped, but restriction has. People, avoid full fat/sugar starbucks lattes and milkshakes like the plague. The holidays are coming, dig out those healthy menu alternatives!
Yup 👍🏽 I’m right there with ya! I used to be able to put food into my mouth like a garbage disposal and didn’t gain a pound. I really started to notice a change in my late 20’s. I was 27 when I could no longer get away with eating everything (even fast food) and not gaining. I suddenly had to exercise! Now here I am at 40 and I can barely touch sweets without exercise to prevent it from sticking to my body. I’ve definitely had to make a lifestyle change once hitting my 30’s.
Hi, just talking from my experience but if you've always eaten wholefood, mostly home cooked meals, low sugar food, do not snack and eat until you're full while taking your time to eat you don't need to count calories because your body knows what it needs. And your body and brain needs have not been disturbed by processed, junk food. So you get to your ideal healthy weight. And if you want to be fit you add a workout routine on top. I am 39 and my routine has been the same since forever. So it's not just about age but also about being aware, knowledgeable and consistent on your healty choices and habits. Things my change when I hit menopause so I already know I might have to adjust things at that point. But so far so good. It does not have to be stressful.
Love the truth you speak, so often we tried to make things difficult, I remember my mom always telling me just push away from the table. That’s the first step to weight loss. Thanks again, Jillian you’re awesome.
I am so thankful for you! I lost circa 3 stone by counting calories and yet people (so-called professionals included), still insist on telling me that counting calories isn’t the way to lose weight 😅 It’s so frustrating but have learnt to trust myself and my body and I KNOW it works!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Years ago I have lost half my body weight (I was 118kg before) using only CICO, no exercise. When I lost weight I started to work out to rise up mentally, for adrenaline and to feel and look good. Good job Jillian and thanks for honesty, maybe people will finally see how not complicated it has to be. Good day!
Following Jillian's advice on this has been the number one way I've been able to lose weight. When I stop doing it, I gain weight every time. It’s incredibly simple and nice to know that numbers don't lie.
Thank you Jillian. I also am getting tired of people pooh-poohing counting calories. I have been doing it for over 40 years and it is how I keep my weight where it should be.
I lost two stone counting then stopped gained it all back..... ARGHHHHHHHH so as of today I'm back to it. I actually enjoy it. I don't count fruit or veg cals just everything else. Works a treat.
I don't "count calories," but what i do is cut my servings in half and exercise every day. As I lose weight, I cut back a little bit more as I keep going. Small changes have made a huge difference.
I was 220 at 30 years old. Said oh hell no and started walking and counted calories. I lost 70 pounds in 10 months. I started at 1800, then 1500, then 1200. I kept walking and then started Jillians 30 day shred video. I maintained the 150 lb range for 15 years. I enjoy the discipline required to keep track of calories and to hold myself accountable. I had a baby, a divorce, and a Lis Franc foot injury within the last 10 years and gained all the weight back. Ive tried every other fad diet, and this is the only thing that works for me. I'm back on track and gonna lose the 70 pounds that I gained back. ✌ I totally agree with you and thank you for working my ass off!
Don’t just drop your calories. You gained the weight back partly because you destroyed your metabolism. Take 2 days per week and in crease your calories by 20%. It keeps your body from lowering your metabolism and the 500-600 calories per week won’t hurt you.
👏🏼🙌🏼thank you for saying it like it is!! Almost no one does it…unbelievable! I’ve tried almost everything…the one thing that has really worked for me: counting calories + exercise
Uhg! Yes! Now I'm my 40s if I don't clint calories I can't control my weight honestly. I use a calorie counter and this also helps me to make better choices because it forces you to eat the greatly whole foods instead of processed or high fat foods. So it teaches you to eat right. It has become essential to my weight loss.
I did WW and it's a great program, but I struggled so much when trying to get to my goal weight (the last 10-15 pounds). Why? I started to track calories, too, and found out I had a large calorie deficit. Once I went back to counting calories, I quickly lost the rest of my weight. Jillian, you always inspire me to be better. Hugs!
Counting/tracking macros and working out I dropped 2.3% BF,increased muscle mass but the scale only changed one lb. Always remember the scale is not the end all be all, depends on your goals!
Thank you Jillian for this information. I've started counting calories after doing an online challenge and realizing how much I eat in the evening. After 3 weeks I'm not experiencing bloating nor eating to state of discomfort. I've lost 18 pounds! If people just ate serving sizes they would lose weight. Thank for being an educated voice on weight loss, nutrition and exercise.
Calories in calories out!! I count my calories daily and I weigh myself daily. The weighing daily shows me how certain foods effect my weight. Drinking lots of water is key for me. I did keto for a year and it was a great weight loss kick starter, but to maintain a restricted diet like that and the family history of heart disease I had to go back to the slow and steady as I call it, counting calories. I appreciate all the information you share and it helped me get to my weight loss goal that I have struggled to get to for over twenty years. I would loose ten and gain 5, then stop trying all together. Tried many different strategies, but I would self sabotage my journey every time. I had finally come to a point in my life that I need to stick to what works and that is counting my calories. You have always stuck to your word about calories and I should have kept listening to you and I would have gotten here sooner😊
Thank you for always keeping it real. I have been a fan for a long time and always come back to your advice to clear up confusion and "noise" around me. You're the best!!
You’re the best Jillian! You help me not over complicating things and your workout really help me manage my anxiety. As a busy mom of two, your help is everything to me ❤️ You rock!!
I'm 55, 5' nuthin' and between wfh and menopause (and let's face it lousy eating) I'm at a robust 170. I'm starting back to moving, walking for now, adding weight training in October. I'm trying to eat healthy - no processed foods, limit sugar and alcohol, etc. My target calories is 1200 but I almost think that's too low. My fitness app tacks calories burned so I'm doing the calories in vs calories out. Abd gues what. The needle is moving in the right direction.
Yea I’m 5’2 and half and it’s trial and error you gotta try for 2 weeks and see. I used to think 1200 was the magic number but that’s too low like I could possibly lose weight faster but only 2 lbs not that magical lol. But I started at around 1500 and I lost weight steadily but now it’s not working anymore and I was in the high 160s and it was slow but at least I still got to eat snacks lol but I heard when your on menopause you need to eat more bc of hormones but I feel like it’s up to you but you’d probably be good with 1500-1600
I'm 55 also and 5'. I was always eating 1200 and watching carbs...etc all the buzz out there and I would lose weight but not keep it completely off. I have been dieting on and off for 20 years trying to maintain my weight, so I know your struggle. Just in the last 3 years I've started eating for health & energy and not weight. I switched over to plant base 3 years ago and have never looked back. I eat plant base 90% of the time and the 10% I eat what I want, like have ice cream and french fries and a corn dog all in one day at the fair...cause this time of year is fair time and I love all the bad stuff...but I eat that and then go right back to eating for health and it finally makes a great balance of good and bad. Eat what you are eating for your 1200 calories and then eat another 300-400 cal of veg, fruit, beans & legumes....you will find that you are fuller and you have more calorie and energy to burn more...it works, your body will begin to trust you are feeding it better. Eat for health and not for scale...it will come off. In our 55 years of wisdom it makes more sense to fuel our body correctly to feel our best. I say to myself I want to treat my heart/liver/kidneys/skin etc.. much better and give it the right nourishment. For reference I currently weight 117 lbs and it has helped my body and mind with balance. And keep moving all day long too. Daily expenditure is key...just keep moving no matter what the movement it is. Don't kill yourself with exercise just move and get that heart rate up throughout the day and it really does add up. Sorry for the rant...just sharing what has worked for me. 😀
Me too. I am 45, started premenopausal symptoms early, over year ago and I crave carbs WHY? WHY? LOL but I am trying. Meal prep helps but I don't feel like it sometimes.
Jillian, thank you for making this channel. Ive watched you since i was 11 on The Biggest Loser and you have not aged a day! I am now 22 and was beyond blessed to find your youtube channel. Thank you for making these videos for us and getting straight to the point! You’ve helped me so much in my fitness journey!
When I stop counting calories is when I start gaining. I know it's not 100% accurate as sometimes I have to guess at amounts if I'm not at home weighing. But it's close enough for me to know where I am in comparison to what I burned walking and/or working out.
Okay, talking about properly preparing foods. Cool. Weston A Price Foundation member here! Soak, sprout or ferment your grains! Plant matter higher in oxalate should be consumed only in small amounts
Thanks so much Jillian. You motivate me to keep going. Sometimes I get off track and feel frustrated with slow progress but will never quit. Would love if you could do a video on weight tracking. I am terrified of the scale, is it ok to only weigh in once a month or once a week? Let me know.
Hi Jillian! I don't know if you'll see this or not, but just some interesting info regarding the gut's impact on behaviour. So I have a condition called Trichotillomania. It's a BFRB ( Body focused repetitive behaviour) where I pull out my hair. For years it was called an OCD, but that's not true. Other BFRBs include Dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking) and Trichophagia (injesting the hair). I've been pulling for YEARS. Since I was 10, I'm 27 now. I have been to all sorts of doctors and psychologists. I've been to therapy, I've had antidepressants of all sorts and nothing has helped. Well, on the FB support group I'm on, people began realising that our diet is the biggest trigger. The majority of us, myself included, have seen MAJOR improvements from a specific diet and taking the supplement NAC. It takes a while to get into my system, but the difference in the urge to pull is astounding. There isn't really a point to this comment, just thought you might find it interesting. Also, I'm completely open to people asking questions about the disorder. Chances are you know someone with it!
How can you argue. It's the foundation of weight loss! Nutritional food is important for nutrition less calories is important for weight loss. Bottom line.. Practice both along with exercise. You will feel better and you may even think u look better. (Beauty is in the eye of the beholder)
For those of you who find counting difficult or hard to not obsess over, Try your best for a month to track. Don't restrict yourself, a little snack here and there is ok every once in a while. Eventually you'll get used to counting. After that one month, you won't even need to track anymore. You'll have experience. Just do it, it's for the best and it works miracles!✨
Microbiome is so important. It's also somewhat genetic. I have celiac and I read a few things saying it's caused by a bad Microbiome. The reasoning is that certain bad bacteria release their hyphae through your intestine, puncturing your intestine and causing the leaky gut. Need to do more research on that. It's linked to like every mental illness.
We’ll Miss Jillian, I am 70 years old and done all the low fat and calorie counting diets. Now I do - Low - zero Carb, High Fat & Protein, permanently. I fast in the morning Eat when I’m hungry Eat twice a day I do not need snacks Not much exercise due to vax damage. I only eat meat, eggs, cream & butter. I do NOT count or weight anything, including myself. I AM NOT HUNDRY ALL The time
Appreciate you and your content so so much. Thanks for doing what you do, and I’m sorry that hard science has to be so against the grain these days. Much love 🖤
Eating less and moving more definitely works. The first time I lost weight I ate the same things in smaller portions and incorporated a small amount of healthier options. This time I’m eating pretty clean because I felt I was having stomach issues. I’m still moving more and eating less while losing weight but I also feel lot better overall.
Thank you Jillian! You are absolutely correct, calorie counting is effective, and calorie reduction is essential for any weight loss. Thank you for being an advocate for calorie counting! The denial of calorie counting's utility for weight loss in common culture is mind-boggling! Thank you for using your platform to express these facts about dieting. You are helping many people with your advocacy.
Hi Jillian. I’m Marty and I’m a big fan. I loved your work on “The Biggest Loser.” At 245lbs and about 6ft tall, how many calories do you recommend I take in daily at a minimum and maximum? I’m now capping it at 1,800 daily with a daily projected burn of 3,000 daily. Could intermittent fasting help me too? Can I still drink diet soda while getting healthier and losing weight? I’d like to lose about 35lbs as soon as possible to get done to 210lbs again to import e my overall health. I’d appreciate it. Thank you. 😃
calorie counting is almost never going to be accurate but that doesn't mean it's ineffective: Calculators in apps or on fitness machines are based on algorithms and rarely reflect the actual calorie burn of a given individual, and the calories in various foods varies for all the reasons you discussed and more *BUT, as long as you are consistent, the measuring stick of a "calorie" can get you to your goal: if you find yourself maintaining on 3000 calories and cut that down to 2500 calories you will be in a deficit even if you are ACTUALLY eating 3200 calories and only cut it down to 2700. Thus, it's the process of tracking that make calorie counting effective, even if people are rarely tracking the ACTUAL calories they eat/burn.
I lost a lot a weight with calorie counting. I'm learning to restrict myself to a calorie limit again. I've been over eating and my weight loss slowed.
I agree when I was a teenager I counted my calories and fat ,sugars etc but then I stopped I'm now in my 40s with PCOS and type 2 diabetes going back to calorie counting with healthier foods
I’ve lost weight calorie counting on a relatively high carb diet (more or less following the macros I grew up with in North America eating a lot of bread, pasta and starchy vegetables) so you are right you can do this and lose weight but I was hungry all the time. It wasn’t sustainable and as soon as I went off my diet I gained all my weight back again. I then discovered keto and although I’m not religious with it and will occasionally eat more carbs the one thing I love about it is that I am significantly less hungry and just don’t want to eat large quantities of food. I only eat when I’m hungry and I naturally end up with a calorie deficit. Plus I love the food so I am not eating less because I hate what I am eating. Yes occasionally I crave carbs and as I said I am not religious about keto. So long as I don’t overdo it now that my body is used to eating less carbs eating carbs occasionally doesn’t throw me out of my diet and my hunger doesn’t increase to the levels it was on a higher carb diet. I’m finding this diet much more sustainable and it is something I could imagine maintaining for life something I couldn’t imagine on a calorie restricted high carb diet.
There are fitness trainers who think this principal is blasphemy, I think it is because they it puts their professional integrity in jeopardy. The country of Japan has proven to us eat sensible and remain active and life will be easier.
This is why I counted my calories to see what I've been really eating for a while before creating my deficit. It was literally 3200 without even liking most my food that much! I've been losing a pound a week as a tall athletic but overweight female eating 2300/day. I do work grocery so I'm almost always moving. No real workouts though. I can tell it's slowing down and need to cut a little more.
I have tried it all in my life and I know calories in and out matter most exception of Keto that caused my dad a heart attack when I was young so yeah healthy foods in right calories matter so much I wish people would stop the nonsense she is right.. i love her no nonsense approach and bravery to call it out in this really over sensitive world thanks ❤
More diet tips and inspirations or should I say eating less, is what I would like to hear. Also how to get fit / improve fitness after 50 for women, without sustaining muscle strain and injuries.
This is my progress so far counting calories. I have accepted that I have to count calories the rest of my life. I don't deprive myself if I want a piece of cake or chocolate. I just make sure it fits in my calorie allotment for the day. Also doing more research regarding consuming the proper amount of macros relative to activity level. I'm learning a lot. I know eventually I'll reach a healthy body fat %. Nov 2021: 241lbs Jan 5: 234lbs Jan 17: 233lbs Jan 24: 229.5lbs Jan 31: 226.8lbs Feb 7: 225.5lbs Feb 14: 223.9lbs Feb 21: 220.6lbs Feb 28: 216.4lbs
For weight loss, it helps too if you focus your carb. daily intake into your evening meal. When you eat digestible carbs, your gut breaks them down into simple sugars which then get absorbed into your bloodstream. As your blood sugar levels rise, your body produces insulin - which does two main things:- 1) that insulin switches on the sugar transport mechanisms in the cells of your body, allowing the sugar in the blood to be cleared into your cells [where it’s metabolised to release energy to keep you warm, to allow you to move when the cells are muscle cells, and to make stuff so the body can function (including growing, repairing damage/injury, etc) - or stored as glycogen, when the cells are liver cells]; and 2) - AND HERE’S THE RUB - that insulin turns OFF your cells’ abilities to burn fat for energy and makes your muscle cells take any spare energy from the sugar intake & convert it into fatty acids which get sent to your fat tissues for storage as fat. When you eat a reasonably carb. loaded meal, it takes your body of the order of 16 hours to fully finish processing the absorbed sugar from that carb. During which time you’re not really going to be able to burn much fat for energy. Fortunately, you do not have to be awake for all of those 16 hours. So if you whack as much of your normal daily intake of carbs as you can into your evening meal, sleep as you would normally overnight & have protein & fat based, carb free breakfasts & lunches you reach the 16 hour mark in the early afternoon - giving your body a good few hours each day to happily burn fat for energy before you reach your next evening meal. A calorie deficit diet, plus added calorific output (“exercise”), PLUS focussing your carb intake into your evening meal really does work wonders when it comes to weight loss. 😀
that's assuming most of your day movement and activities happen early afternoon? What if you were a super early.morning person 6am runs and 8am workouts?
@@joycewang2619 it doesn't matter what time u get up, just so long as you dont eat carbs til dinner again. It just matters the amount of hours between carb loads.
Thanks for the info, how did you come across this? I find it interesting and was just wondering if I can read up on this more. I was starting to think about doing a modified keto where I would do full keto for a week to purge my body then add in a 1 serving low carb in the evening. I’m particularly craving sweet potatoes right now so that would be my go to. I need to do a bit of research tho so an more info or sources of info would be helpful!
Health>weight loss. The focus should be on getting healthy first. Eating healthy and exercising…getting your blood work numbers healthy. Your organs. Weight loss comes second. It’ll follow naturally
My diet is terrible. I workout everyday because I am awake too early each day. The weight loss happened when I was 196. Now that I am 176, it is a different game. If I ever commit to a good diet, I will probably lose the remaining fat.
Will you tell us your height and your clothing size please. Also, thank you for keeping on reminding us about the calories in calories out facts. Some of us (me) need it to be drilled in my head! And, I love your hair! 😍🥰
Please do a video on how to grow your buns naturally. I am plant based, and I really don’t want to take supplements or powders, and I’d like to grow my butt through exercise and watching my calories. Thanks so much!
Usually if your core is overworked other muscles take over. Hip flexor or lower back. Id scale back the volume, also work on proper form working the transverse abdominus pulled deep into the ground. Or tucking the top rib towards the hip in plank. Id change the exercise and build up the strength slowly. You dont have to do a lot to engage core. Maybe take a pilates class and learn how to use your core and build on basics.
It's so easy to count calories with the Apps out there these days. The problem is that there is so much food availability and so you don't really know unless you can do the math in your head. Calorie counting combined with workout tracking gives you a budget to work with.
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I counted calories to a point that I no longer need to. My eyeball game is very good and now I glance at my plate and know to add some lettuce next to that chili to fill me up instead of bread because I'm close to my 600 cal. a meal threshold. We wouldn't need to count calories if our view of food wasn't so distorted by ads and habits. Since it is, start by counting but your goal is not to obsess on it but to get to a place where you're good at eyeballing it.
Yes, we have to reprogram ourselves because of all the food advertising that's going on constantly.
I can't count calories even if my life depended on it
This is fantastic! As a coach this is exactly what I get my clients to work towards. Tracking macros is a tool to help you become more accountable for your food choices. Once you’ve learnt those skills you’re good to go!
Same! I can feel in my stomach when I’m at 600-700 cals
Omg yes👍this👆
Hey don’t know if you will ever read this comment, but you should know that you have changed my life. My husband and I have been doing your dvd workouts as well as counting calories but also changing our eating by eating healthy for about 8 months. I’m down 63 lbs and my husband is down 40 and I personally am halfway to my goal weight. We always joke that you are the devil and we may or may not curse you out when we are doing the workout videos but we always feel awesome after we do them. So thank you 😊
Hey, well done, which dvd is your favourite?
Thanks!! I do the 30 day shred because it’s like 3 workouts on 1 dvd. I also LOVE no more trouble zones. Kicks my butt 100% of the time. If I want an extra challenge I go up a couple lbs on my hand weights. I also like kick box fast fix. It’s a fun workout and good cardio
@@katieh4590 I do have same dvds, I am just lost if I should do them or go to gym 🤔
@@ievamikalauskaite2152 for me personally I’ve done the gym thing in the past and it has it’s good things and bad things. I struggle with anxiety a lot and going to the gym makes me anxiety ridden. I’ve turned my garage into a makeshift home gym and found some basic gym equipment on Facebook marketplace and. Actually found a lot of my hand weights at garage sales. It’s nice because you’re not rushed for time and I am away from any distractions being in my garage. I would say go over pros and cons and have a clear plan in mind and maybe even put it on paper. That always helps me.
I’ve been calorie counting for 2 months now,, still basically eating what I want and enjoying a cheat meal every Friday. I have lost 8 pounds so far
I lost 74 lbs in 6 months limiting calories and alot of low intensity exercise. I cut out absolutely NONE of my favorite foods, I just ate less.
@@87FXBDY50that seems great! I'm thinking about counting calories and seeing how much weight I can lose this summer.
Thank you Jillian for clearing up all the “noise” and confusion and confirming what I already knew. I started counting calories, paying attention to macros and moving more. 12 lbs down in a month.
nice work!! that's no joke in one month. you better be proud of yourself!
@@JillianMichaels Boa noite 🌙 Jillian! Eu sempre te scompanhei naquele reality em que pessoas buscavam perder através do programa! Aliás faz tempo que eu assisti através da Sky e era gravado obviamente(legendado em português aqui para o Brasil). E retransmitido pela warner channel na época, deixo claro que ainda permaneço o seu fã desde aquele período(época)!
I guess that's my problem. My calories are in check but macros not so much 😭 and the weight is creeping off well below my maintenence calories. I guess I need to focus more on tweaking my macros along with my calories. I know I don't get enough protein and I definitely need to move more to burn it quicker. Being in my 30s now, my metabolism isn't as efficient or fast as when I was younger.
@susansealy211 you're incorrect lmao, you don't eat less and less, you adjust your calories. your weight goes down so your bmr changes. do your research please.
A few years back I got 30 pounds above my ideal weight. Considering that I am only 5 ft tall, 30 pounds makes a huge difference and I had a big closet full of outfits but nothing to wear. I started counting calories, and lost everything within about 6 months. Fast forward 12 or so years, I got 50 pounds overweight (I know, awful). Tried keto (hated it), primal, no meat, you name it. Very little difference. The only things that help me are fasting and calorie counting. Pain in the @$s but it all comes down to calories.
Fasting 🤔🤔 I need to research this more thanks! 😁
Yep, thanks Jillian. The women who don't count calories also all over youtube are in their 20s, and work out almost everyday, I could too in my 20s, it was never an issue... I'm in my 40s now and have to REALLY REALLY watch my calories and work my butt off at the gym now, it sucks and I've accepted it. I've tried rotating macros and it has never helped, but restriction has. People, avoid full fat/sugar starbucks lattes and milkshakes like the plague. The holidays are coming, dig out those healthy menu alternatives!
Yup 👍🏽 I’m right there with ya! I used to be able to put food into my mouth like a garbage disposal and didn’t gain a pound. I really started to notice a change in my late 20’s. I was 27 when I could no longer get away with eating everything (even fast food) and not gaining. I suddenly had to exercise! Now here I am at 40 and I can barely touch sweets without exercise to prevent it from sticking to my body. I’ve definitely had to make a lifestyle change once hitting my 30’s.
Me too! I used to eat donuts almost daily in my 20s lol. I'm 42 and count calories and macros, it truly works. I'm in better shape now than ever.
Yeup…me too unfortunately. Stay strong!
Hi, just talking from my experience but if you've always eaten wholefood, mostly home cooked meals, low sugar food, do not snack and eat until you're full while taking your time to eat you don't need to count calories because your body knows what it needs. And your body and brain needs have not been disturbed by processed, junk food. So you get to your ideal healthy weight. And if you want to be fit you add a workout routine on top. I am 39 and my routine has been the same since forever. So it's not just about age but also about being aware, knowledgeable and consistent on your healty choices and habits. Things my change when I hit menopause so I already know I might have to adjust things at that point. But so far so good. It does not have to be stressful.
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Why do people make it so complicated. This is spot on
MONEY. That's why. Sadly.
Thank you Julian for being so real, honest and awesome!! Appreciate you!!
Love the truth you speak, so often we tried to make things difficult, I remember my mom always telling me just push away from the table. That’s the first step to weight loss. Thanks again, Jillian you’re awesome.
I am so thankful for you! I lost circa 3 stone by counting calories and yet people (so-called professionals included), still insist on telling me that counting calories isn’t the way to lose weight 😅 It’s so frustrating but have learnt to trust myself and my body and I KNOW it works!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Years ago I have lost half my body weight (I was 118kg before) using only CICO, no exercise. When I lost weight I started to work out to rise up mentally, for adrenaline and to feel and look good. Good job Jillian and thanks for honesty, maybe people will finally see how not complicated it has to be. Good day!
Following Jillian's advice on this has been the number one way I've been able to lose weight. When I stop doing it, I gain weight every time. It’s incredibly simple and nice to know that numbers don't lie.
I love how passionate Jillian is about health ❤️
Thank you Jillian. I also am getting tired of people pooh-poohing counting calories. I have been doing it for over 40 years and it is how I keep my weight where it should be.
I lost two stone counting then stopped gained it all back..... ARGHHHHHHHH so as of today I'm back to it. I actually enjoy it. I don't count fruit or veg cals just everything else. Works a treat.
It’s a NO brainer.
I’m not sure who started making statements contrary to calories in & out! Count your macros, exercise & stop eating all day people
Thank you Jillian for being real, honest and awesome! Appreciate you!❤
Love love love love your energy without nonsense on social media! Yes! That’s what we need!
I don't "count calories," but what i do is cut my servings in half and exercise every day. As I lose weight, I cut back a little bit more as I keep going. Small changes have made a huge difference.
You are destroying your metabolism. You need to count calories and take a couple of days a week and increase your calories by around 20%.
I was 220 at 30 years old. Said oh hell no and started walking and counted calories. I lost 70 pounds in 10 months. I started at 1800, then 1500, then 1200. I kept walking and then started Jillians 30 day shred video. I maintained the 150 lb range for 15 years. I enjoy the discipline required to keep track of calories and to hold myself accountable. I had a baby, a divorce, and a Lis Franc foot injury within the last 10 years and gained all the weight back. Ive tried every other fad diet, and this is the only thing that works for me. I'm back on track and gonna lose the 70 pounds that I gained back. ✌ I totally agree with you and thank you for working my ass off!
Don’t just drop your calories. You gained the weight back partly because you destroyed your metabolism. Take 2 days per week and in crease your calories by 20%. It keeps your body from lowering your metabolism and the 500-600 calories per week won’t hurt you.
👏🏼🙌🏼thank you for saying it like it is!! Almost no one does it…unbelievable! I’ve tried almost everything…the one thing that has really worked for me: counting calories + exercise
Uhg! Yes! Now I'm my 40s if I don't clint calories I can't control my weight honestly. I use a calorie counter and this also helps me to make better choices because it forces you to eat the greatly whole foods instead of processed or high fat foods. So it teaches you to eat right. It has become essential to my weight loss.
Yessss! I feel exactly the same…since I’ve been counting calories my food choices have gotten so much more healthy.
You look younger every time I watch you. Also, thankyou for this video. 😊
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I did WW and it's a great program, but I struggled so much when trying to get to my goal weight (the last 10-15 pounds). Why? I started to track calories, too, and found out I had a large calorie deficit. Once I went back to counting calories, I quickly lost the rest of my weight.
Jillian, you always inspire me to be better. Hugs!
Counting/tracking macros and working out I dropped 2.3% BF,increased muscle mass but the scale only changed one lb. Always remember the scale is not the end all be all, depends on your goals!
yep my pictures show i made progress yet the scale says a different story.
Thank you Jillian for this information. I've started counting calories after doing an online challenge and realizing how much I eat in the evening. After 3 weeks I'm not experiencing bloating nor eating to state of discomfort. I've lost 18 pounds! If people just ate serving sizes they would lose weight. Thank for being an educated voice on weight loss, nutrition and exercise.
Calories in calories out!! I count my calories daily and I weigh myself daily. The weighing daily shows me how certain foods effect my weight. Drinking lots of water is key for me. I did keto for a year and it was a great weight loss kick starter, but to maintain a restricted diet like that and the family history of heart disease I had to go back to the slow and steady as I call it, counting calories. I appreciate all the information you share and it helped me get to my weight loss goal that I have struggled to get to for over twenty years. I would loose ten and gain 5, then stop trying all together. Tried many different strategies, but I would self sabotage my journey every time. I had finally come to a point in my life that I need to stick to what works and that is counting my calories. You have always stuck to your word about calories and I should have kept listening to you and I would have gotten here sooner😊
Thank you for always keeping it real. I have been a fan for a long time and always come back to your advice to clear up confusion and "noise" around me. You're the best!!
You’re the best Jillian! You help me not over complicating things and your workout really help me manage my anxiety. As a busy mom of two, your help is everything to me ❤️ You rock!!
glad i could be of service. :)
I'm 55, 5' nuthin' and between wfh and menopause (and let's face it lousy eating) I'm at a robust 170. I'm starting back to moving, walking for now, adding weight training in October. I'm trying to eat healthy - no processed foods, limit sugar and alcohol, etc. My target calories is 1200 but I almost think that's too low. My fitness app tacks calories burned so I'm doing the calories in vs calories out. Abd gues what. The needle is moving in the right direction.
Yea I’m 5’2 and half and it’s trial and error you gotta try for 2 weeks and see. I used to think 1200 was the magic number but that’s too low like I could possibly lose weight faster but only 2 lbs not that magical lol. But I started at around 1500 and I lost weight steadily but now it’s not working anymore and I was in the high 160s and it was slow but at least I still got to eat snacks lol but I heard when your on menopause you need to eat more bc of hormones but I feel like it’s up to you but you’d probably be good with 1500-1600
I'm 55 also and 5'. I was always eating 1200 and watching carbs...etc all the buzz out there and I would lose weight but not keep it completely off. I have been dieting on and off for 20 years trying to maintain my weight, so I know your struggle. Just in the last 3 years I've started eating for health & energy and not weight. I switched over to plant base 3 years ago and have never looked back. I eat plant base 90% of the time and the 10% I eat what I want, like have ice cream and french fries and a corn dog all in one day at the fair...cause this time of year is fair time and I love all the bad stuff...but I eat that and then go right back to eating for health and it finally makes a great balance of good and bad. Eat what you are eating for your 1200 calories and then eat another 300-400 cal of veg, fruit, beans & legumes....you will find that you are fuller and you have more calorie and energy to burn more...it works, your body will begin to trust you are feeding it better. Eat for health and not for scale...it will come off. In our 55 years of wisdom it makes more sense to fuel our body correctly to feel our best. I say to myself I want to treat my heart/liver/kidneys/skin etc.. much better and give it the right nourishment. For reference I currently weight 117 lbs and it has helped my body and mind with balance. And keep moving all day long too. Daily expenditure is key...just keep moving no matter what the movement it is. Don't kill yourself with exercise just move and get that heart rate up throughout the day and it really does add up. Sorry for the rant...just sharing what has worked for me. 😀
Me too. I am 45, started premenopausal symptoms early, over year ago and I crave carbs WHY? WHY? LOL but I am trying. Meal prep helps but I don't feel like it sometimes.
Jillian, thank you for making this channel. Ive watched you since i was 11 on The Biggest Loser and you have not aged a day! I am now 22 and was beyond blessed to find your youtube channel. Thank you for making these videos for us and getting straight to the point! You’ve helped me so much in my fitness journey!
When I stop counting calories is when I start gaining. I know it's not 100% accurate as sometimes I have to guess at amounts if I'm not at home weighing. But it's close enough for me to know where I am in comparison to what I burned walking and/or working out.
God bless you JM !!! Certified life saver
I love this woman!
You are literally glowing, gorgeous! 💜
Thank you for your advice, I just started followings you and I am excited for the journey. You are the best!!
Your hair looks lovely.
Okay, talking about properly preparing foods. Cool. Weston A Price Foundation member here! Soak, sprout or ferment your grains! Plant matter higher in oxalate should be consumed only in small amounts
Thanks so much Jillian. You motivate me to keep going. Sometimes I get off track and feel frustrated with slow progress but will never quit. Would love if you could do a video on weight tracking. I am terrified of the scale, is it ok to only weigh in once a month or once a week? Let me know.
I totally agree with you. The only way I’ve ever lost weight is from lowering my caloric intake and moving more.
I hit a plateau for two months. As soon as I increased my protein and started counting calories, the scale started to move down again.
Another informative video dispelling weight loss myths. Thank you!
Super interesting, Jillian! Thanks 😊
Thanks for always giving it to us straight no gimmicks, no bull:))))
Hi Jillian! I don't know if you'll see this or not, but just some interesting info regarding the gut's impact on behaviour.
So I have a condition called Trichotillomania. It's a BFRB ( Body focused repetitive behaviour) where I pull out my hair. For years it was called an OCD, but that's not true. Other BFRBs include Dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking) and Trichophagia (injesting the hair).
I've been pulling for YEARS. Since I was 10, I'm 27 now. I have been to all sorts of doctors and psychologists. I've been to therapy, I've had antidepressants of all sorts and nothing has helped. Well, on the FB support group I'm on, people began realising that our diet is the biggest trigger. The majority of us, myself included, have seen MAJOR improvements from a specific diet and taking the supplement NAC. It takes a while to get into my system, but the difference in the urge to pull is astounding.
There isn't really a point to this comment, just thought you might find it interesting.
Also, I'm completely open to people asking questions about the disorder. Chances are you know someone with it!
Started counting calories with the Fitbit program over the last 3 months with exercise and down 21 pounds. Keep it simple because it's so simple.
Forget about dropping lbs ima need you to drop that skin care routine, Jillian!
Thank you, this is the big-sister talk I needed to hear. ❤️
How can you argue. It's the foundation of weight loss! Nutritional food is important for nutrition less calories is important for weight loss. Bottom line..
Practice both along with exercise. You will feel better and you may even think u look better. (Beauty is in the eye of the beholder)
Love how you keep it real
For those of you who find counting difficult or hard to not obsess over, Try your best for a month to track. Don't restrict yourself, a little snack here and there is ok every once in a while. Eventually you'll get used to counting. After that one month, you won't even need to track anymore. You'll have experience. Just do it, it's for the best and it works miracles!✨
Microbiome is so important. It's also somewhat genetic. I have celiac and I read a few things saying it's caused by a bad Microbiome. The reasoning is that certain bad bacteria release their hyphae through your intestine, puncturing your intestine and causing the leaky gut. Need to do more research on that. It's linked to like every mental illness.
Thank you for this fantastic information Sarah Connor.
We’ll Miss Jillian,
I am 70 years old and done all the low fat and calorie counting diets.
Now I do -
Low - zero Carb, High Fat & Protein, permanently.
I fast in the morning
Eat when I’m hungry
Eat twice a day
I do not need snacks
Not much exercise due to vax damage.
I only eat meat, eggs, cream & butter.
I do NOT count or weight anything, including myself.
I AM NOT HUNDRY ALL The time
You are great , confidence , strong and confessing , sharming personality , so contiguous , greetings from Saudi Arabia
Appreciate you and your content so so much. Thanks for doing what you do, and I’m sorry that hard science has to be so against the grain these days. Much love 🖤
Eating less and moving more definitely works. The first time I lost weight I ate the same things in smaller portions and incorporated a small amount of healthier options. This time I’m eating pretty clean because I felt I was having stomach issues. I’m still moving more and eating less while losing weight but I also feel lot better overall.
Love these videos…short and to the point. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise in a simple and consumable way!
Thank you Jillian! You are absolutely correct, calorie counting is effective, and calorie reduction is essential for any weight loss. Thank you for being an advocate for calorie counting! The denial of calorie counting's utility for weight loss in common culture is mind-boggling! Thank you for using your platform to express these facts about dieting. You are helping many people with your advocacy.
She’s just great. Truly, great. 👍
You're Awesome, Thank you!!!
Hi Jillian. I’m Marty and I’m a big fan. I loved your work on “The Biggest Loser.” At 245lbs and about 6ft tall, how many calories do you recommend I take in daily at a minimum and maximum? I’m now capping it at 1,800 daily with a daily projected burn of 3,000 daily. Could intermittent fasting help me too? Can I still drink diet soda while getting healthier and losing weight? I’d like to lose about 35lbs as soon as possible to get done to 210lbs again to import e my overall health. I’d appreciate it. Thank you. 😃
calorie counting is almost never going to be accurate but that doesn't mean it's ineffective:
Calculators in apps or on fitness machines are based on algorithms and rarely reflect the actual calorie burn of a given individual, and the calories in various foods varies for all the reasons you discussed and more
*BUT, as long as you are consistent, the measuring stick of a "calorie" can get you to your goal: if you find yourself maintaining on 3000 calories and cut that down to 2500 calories you will be in a deficit even if you are ACTUALLY eating 3200 calories and only cut it down to 2700.
Thus, it's the process of tracking that make calorie counting effective, even if people are rarely tracking the ACTUAL calories they eat/burn.
Thank you so much for this video, Jillian! 😘
I lost a lot a weight with calorie counting. I'm learning to restrict myself to a calorie limit again. I've been over eating and my weight loss slowed.
Another awesome video!! You make everything easy to understand.
I took a break from your videos. I love your consistency: eat less, move more(with the sigh).
I agree when I was a teenager I counted my calories and fat ,sugars etc but then I stopped I'm now in my 40s with PCOS and type 2 diabetes going back to calorie counting with healthier foods
This is amazing, thank you!! You should be a teacher, I'd love you as a teacher
I’ve lost weight calorie counting on a relatively high carb diet (more or less following the macros I grew up with in North America eating a lot of bread, pasta and starchy vegetables) so you are right you can do this and lose weight but I was hungry all the time. It wasn’t sustainable and as soon as I went off my diet I gained all my weight back again. I then discovered keto and although I’m not religious with it and will occasionally eat more carbs the one thing I love about it is that I am significantly less hungry and just don’t want to eat large quantities of food. I only eat when I’m hungry and I naturally end up with a calorie deficit. Plus I love the food so I am not eating less because I hate what I am eating. Yes occasionally I crave carbs and as I said I am not religious about keto. So long as I don’t overdo it now that my body is used to eating less carbs eating carbs occasionally doesn’t throw me out of my diet and my hunger doesn’t increase to the levels it was on a higher carb diet. I’m finding this diet much more sustainable and it is something I could imagine maintaining for life something I couldn’t imagine on a calorie restricted high carb diet.
There are fitness trainers who think this principal is blasphemy, I think it is because they it puts their professional integrity in jeopardy. The country of Japan has proven to us eat sensible and remain active and life will be easier.
This is why I counted my calories to see what I've been really eating for a while before creating my deficit. It was literally 3200 without even liking most my food that much! I've been losing a pound a week as a tall athletic but overweight female eating 2300/day. I do work grocery so I'm almost always moving. No real workouts though. I can tell it's slowing down and need to cut a little more.
I totally know I’m supposed to be doing this yet I’m still eating biscuits all day. Tomorrow I will do better 🙏
Hi. Do I add the calories from Kale, Lettuce and other veggies?
Do you have a link to the study? That would be appreciated, thank you :)
Always on point and real👍
I love you’re knowledge. Need a few ideas for breakfast, besides egg and oatmeal. Thank u
I have tried it all in my life and I know calories in and out matter most exception of Keto that caused my dad a heart attack when I was young so yeah healthy foods in right calories matter so much I wish people would stop the nonsense she is right.. i love her no nonsense approach and bravery to call it out in this really over sensitive world thanks ❤
More diet tips and inspirations or should I say eating less, is what I would like to hear. Also how to get fit / improve fitness after 50 for women, without sustaining muscle strain and injuries.
Can you talk about how to rid or prevent cellulite please?
Hi Jillian are my favorite personal trainer I love all of your fitness DVDs Cynthia Boucher 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I want to know about your skin care routine
Hi Ms. Michaels.
Great tips! As always, thank you
This is my progress so far counting calories. I have accepted that I have to count calories the rest of my life.
I don't deprive myself if I want a piece of cake or chocolate. I just make sure it fits in my calorie allotment for the day.
Also doing more research regarding consuming the proper amount of macros relative to activity level. I'm learning a lot. I know eventually I'll reach a healthy body fat %.
Nov 2021: 241lbs
Jan 5: 234lbs
Jan 17: 233lbs
Jan 24: 229.5lbs
Jan 31: 226.8lbs
Feb 7: 225.5lbs
Feb 14: 223.9lbs
Feb 21: 220.6lbs
Feb 28: 216.4lbs
Your skin looks amazing
This was super interesting. Thank you for sharing and walking us through the data!
For weight loss, it helps too if you focus your carb. daily intake into your evening meal.
When you eat digestible carbs, your gut breaks them down into simple sugars which then get absorbed into your bloodstream. As your blood sugar levels rise, your body produces insulin - which does two main things:-
1) that insulin switches on the sugar transport mechanisms in the cells of your body, allowing the sugar in the blood to be cleared into your cells [where it’s metabolised to release energy to keep you warm, to allow you to move when the cells are muscle cells, and to make stuff so the body can function (including growing, repairing damage/injury, etc) - or stored as glycogen, when the cells are liver cells]; and
2) - AND HERE’S THE RUB - that insulin turns OFF your cells’ abilities to burn fat for energy and makes your muscle cells take any spare energy from the sugar intake & convert it into fatty acids which get sent to your fat tissues for storage as fat.
When you eat a reasonably carb. loaded meal, it takes your body of the order of 16 hours to fully finish processing the absorbed sugar from that carb. During which time you’re not really going to be able to burn much fat for energy. Fortunately, you do not have to be awake for all of those 16 hours. So if you whack as much of your normal daily intake of carbs as you can into your evening meal, sleep as you would normally overnight & have protein & fat based, carb free breakfasts & lunches you reach the 16 hour mark in the early afternoon - giving your body a good few hours each day to happily burn fat for energy before you reach your next evening meal.
A calorie deficit diet, plus added calorific output (“exercise”), PLUS focussing your carb intake into your evening meal really does work wonders when it comes to weight loss. 😀
that's assuming most of your day movement and activities happen early afternoon? What if you were a super early.morning person 6am runs and 8am workouts?
@@joycewang2619 it doesn't matter what time u get up, just so long as you dont eat carbs til dinner again. It just matters the amount of hours between carb loads.
Thanks for the info, how did you come across this? I find it interesting and was just wondering if I can read up on this more. I was starting to think about doing a modified keto where I would do full keto for a week to purge my body then add in a 1 serving low carb in the evening. I’m particularly craving sweet potatoes right now so that would be my go to. I need to do a bit of research tho so an more info or sources of info would be helpful!
Where should i look for how many calories you suggest for my age and height, and gender . To start
What about healthy proteins like eggs and salmon, do they behave in the same way that you describe, as nuts and legumes do as far as fats go?
Is walking 10,000 steps a day adequate exercise?
Health>weight loss. The focus should be on getting healthy first. Eating healthy and exercising…getting your blood work numbers healthy. Your organs. Weight loss comes second. It’ll follow naturally
Wow! You are amazing!
My diet is terrible. I workout everyday because I am awake too early each day. The weight loss happened when I was 196. Now that I am 176, it is a different game. If I ever commit to a good diet, I will probably lose the remaining fat.
Will you tell us your height and your clothing size please. Also, thank you for keeping on reminding us about the calories in calories out facts. Some of us (me) need it to be drilled in my head! And, I love your hair! 😍🥰
Please do a video on how to grow your buns naturally. I am plant based, and I really don’t want to take supplements or powders, and I’d like to grow my butt through exercise and watching my calories. Thanks so much!
Hi Jillian! How much less is less to lose weight?
Could you talk about how to disengage hip flexors during ab exercises? I have snapping hip now, I think from leg raises, and I can't get rid of it.
I know I'm not Jillian, but I personally have this issue when I'm not properly engaging my glutes. Particularly, my gluteus medius and minimus.
Usually if your core is overworked other muscles take over. Hip flexor or lower back. Id scale back the volume, also work on proper form working the transverse abdominus pulled deep into the ground. Or tucking the top rib towards the hip in plank. Id change the exercise and build up the strength slowly. You dont have to do a lot to engage core. Maybe take a pilates class and learn how to use your core and build on basics.
So if you have IBD and lupus am I just screwed. I'm 45 years old. I'm 133. Which I know is great but I cant lose 5 lbs to save my life.
It's so easy to count calories with the Apps out there these days. The problem is that there is so much food availability and so you don't really know unless you can do the math in your head. Calorie counting combined with workout tracking gives you a budget to work with.
What do you think about the Randal cycle?