Counting Calories Is For Morons.

The Science of Fat Loss

In this video, Coach Dragon discusses the science of fat loss and why counting calories is not dumb. He also provides a new way to think about weight loss.

Counting Calories

• Counting calories works every single time no matter what.

• If you're not losing weight, you're eating at maintenance.

• Labels lie, it's hard to estimate how much you're eating.

• People are looking for a shortcut to lose weight without doing what obviously works.

Eating Less and Moving More

• It's simple but not easy to move more and eat less.

• People don't want to move more or eat less hence why counting calories for many doesn't work.

• If everyone could just move more and eat less everyone would lose weight.

Stored Energy vs Mass

• Body fat is stored mass which has energy.

• Fat stored on your butt, thighs, belly, liver is stored energy.

• The fat has no energy in it but the mass has energy.

Jillian Michaels' Statement

• Jillian Michaels' statement that excess calories are stored as fat is completely ignorant.

• Although body fat is stored mass which contains energy, it's not stored energy.

Can You Lose Weight Without Being in a Calorie Deficit?

In this section, the speaker discusses whether it is possible to lose weight without being in a calorie deficit.

Losing Weight Without Being in a Calorie Deficit

• Excess calories that are not burnt off get stored as body fat.

• The scale reminds people that they are overeating and need to either eat less or move more.

• People may not want to eat less or move more because they are lazy, don't enjoy it, or feel hungry all the time.

• To remove 10 pounds of fat gained from excess calories, one needs to be in a deficit by 35,000 calories.

Do We Store Energy as Fat?

In this section, the speaker discusses whether we store energy as fat.

Storing Energy as Fat

• If you consistently overeat calories, those excess calories get stored as fat which has energy.

• To remove 10 pounds of fat gained from excess calories, one needs to be in a deficit by 35,000 calories.

• Fat is made up of carbon atoms and other assorted atoms that cause the number on the scale to go higher than desired.

• A thousand calories of ribeye and Lucky Charms offer the same amount of energy but how our bodies use those thousand calories differs.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes his discussion on losing weight and storing energy as fat.

Final Thoughts

• Regardless of what food you eat, you still need to be in a deficit to lose weight.

• You can't just eat anything and everything you want and expect to lose weight.

The Role of Fat in the Body

In this section, the speaker discusses how fat is stored in the body and its role as a source of energy.

Fat Storage and Energy Density

• Fat is stored atoms and is very energy-dense, with nine calories per gram compared to four calories per gram for carbs and protein.

• Stored body fat provides an advantage from an evolutionary standpoint by providing a lot of energy without taking up much space.

• If you're in a calorie surplus, your body will store extra calories as body fat regardless of diet type.

Importance of Body Fat

• Body fat is necessary for survival since it provides stored energy that can be used during times when food is scarce.

• Regardless of diet type, being at a calorie deficit is necessary for weight loss.

Choosing a Diet

• The best diet to follow is one that allows you to be in a calorie deficit while still being able to eat until you're comfortably full.

• There's no one-size-fits-all approach to dieting; choose the one that works best for you personally.

Calories In vs. Calories Out

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calorie deficit for weight loss.

Weight Measurement

• When measuring weight on a scale, you're measuring mass rather than energy.

• Drinking water won't make you gain weight since there are no calories in water.

Calorie Deficit

• Losing weight requires being at a calorie deficit regardless of whether your diet consists of high-carb or low-carb foods.

• Eating too many calories, regardless of the source, will result in an increase in body fat.

Coach Greg's Diet Plan

In this section, Coach Greg talks about his diet plan and how it works.

Eating Low Calorie Dense Foods

• Coach Greg's cookbook works because it focuses on eating low calorie dense foods that are high in fiber and protein.

• This type of food helps you feel full and satiated without having to eat tiny servings.

• The volume of fluid is plentiful, so you're not eating small portions.

Losing Weight with Coach Greg's Diet Plan

• Following Coach Greg's diet plan can help you lose weight without making it complicated.

• You don't have to go keto or carnivore; just follow the diet plan in his cookbook 2.0.

• If you exercise more, you'll burn off more calories and make it easier to lose weight.

Healthy Body Fat Percentage

• For males, aim for a body fat percentage of 15%, while females should aim for 25%.

• Eating a balanced and healthy diet is key to achieving a healthy body fat percentage.

• You can get a free diet and training program from Coach Greg by clicking the link in the description.

Importance of Cardio

• Strive to get 150 minutes of cardio per week as it has been shown to improve quality and quantity of life.

• Being overweight or obese is not healthy, even if some people promote "healthy at every size."

• A proper human diet allows you to eat delicious food until you're comfortably full without starving yourself.

Calories In vs. Calories Out

• Calories in vs. calories out is true; when you store body fat, there are no extra calories involved - just atoms.

• Overeating atoms leads to storing body fat, not overeating calories.

• Coach Greg promotes a healthy diet and exercise plan to help you lose weight without starving yourself.

Conclusion

• Coach Greg's diet plan focuses on eating low calorie dense foods that are high in fiber and protein.

• You can lose weight without making it complicated by following his cookbook 2.0.

• Eating a balanced and healthy diet is key to achieving a healthy body fat percentage, along with regular cardio exercise.