I had nearly given up on my health journey, but people like Eric give me hope to try again. Coming from 5'3 260lb, I'm now down 10lb in three weeks!! 🎉 Keeping myself accountable by posting my journey on YT and TikTok. Keep doing what you're doing, Eric. You inspire so many people. ❤
Love Erics content. He always comes across as understanding, explains things perfectly clear and has that humbleness about him whilst making us laugh at times too. Just a great journey and a great teacher guiding the way for many of us. Especially since alot of ppl cant afford personal trainers or diet coaches. Always amazing and helpful advice, givin with nothing but the hopes to help everyone on their own quest. Thank you Eric. Your advice and msg has been paramount for many of us.
Thank you soo much Eric ....I am soo glad I found u. I want u to know that u r making such a big difference in the lives of people who are following you. You are currently my biggest guide n inspiration- I hope this message makes ur day. Keep going😊
I’m starting at 255lbs and steadily working on myself. Looking at your videos and shorts gives me constant motivation to keep going even on days that I find challenging. Thank you Eric
Good video! So many people dont hold themselves truly accountable and they just end up spinning their wheels. i know as i did it for years, but when u truly hold the person in the mirror accountable you will see progress!
Trying to lose the last 10 pounds feels like it's taking forever. I probably should reexamine my calories because I'm very consistent with working out.
Usually adjusting the diet is key, most exercise won't burn much. Personally just skipping breakfast can be more effective than walking a whole day - sadly. Personally I do intermittent fasting (or OMAD on weekends), strength training and ensure enough protein. Keep it up, you'll get there 🔥💪😊
@JohanFitFoodie are you actually losing fat and making consistent strength gains while doing that? I have to constantly eat during a gains phase to make any progress lol
@@nwmxrider losing fat absolutely, I'm 37 so certainly slower for me to build muscle than maybe in my teens or 20s, but started quite late 💪 Looking back a year though I've definitely progressed. But likely could get stronger if also eating more, but now goal is to shred down after almost a year bulking. Good luck 👍🔥💪😊
So tuning out after #2 because so far what you've told us is that a calorie deficit doesn't work when we're not in a calorie deficit, for whatever reason. So...in other words...you need to be in a calorie deficit, or it wont work lol
I follow your advice, measure liquids and weigh everything else. Track every item that goes into my mouth no matter how insignificant it may seem. Been losing 15lbs nicely and plateaued at 133 for a month. Lowered by calories but still stuck. Clothes fit the same. 10lbs left to lose, Refuse to give up.
For the calory tracker exercise can be weight training and Pilates right not just cardio? I do four sessions of hypertrophy training at 4-6 exercises and 1 reformer Pilates per week. I do 10-15k steps daily so I’d say I’d put down active? I don’t do cardio like running or cycling. Just steps.
I kinda track calories. I know what I intake when it comes to breakfast, protein bar snacks and protein shakes. I, however, don't track my lunch or dinner because it's chicken breast and a shit ton of veggies with about 150 calories of rice. But I also eat a crap ton of fruit throughout the day that I don't count. I've lost 50ish pounds since July. I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day at work and workout 5 days a week.
Hey, I’m just wondering, do you think reverse dieting is a real thing? I’ve seen so many women that supposedly eat 3000+ calories daily while staying lean or even losing weight. How??
How about if I’m not trying to lose weight but but still do cardio on my non workout day which is cardio two day a week . Should I be able to consume more calories to keep me in a surplus?
I’ve literally tried everything, medication, calorie defecit, calorie surplus, OMAD 24 hour fasting, nothing but fruit and nuts, salads and nothing else, drinking nothing but water, replacing a meal with protein shake, one cheat meal per week, increased protein, decreased protein, 16 hour fasting 6000-10,000 steps, weightlifting, biking, hiit, resting, etc. and my fat simply does not come off. I’ve been stuck at a 46 inch waist and 230lbs for years. I even see a doctor, dietician, and a nutritionist and track my food intake extensively. I’m only maintaining weight when I’m making extensive efforts to LOSE weight. We’re all simply baffled. The only thing I haven’t tried is liposuction which isn’t how I want to do this, I want to do it properly. I’m desperately even turning to any youtube channels that might offer some insight. Edit: my doctor checked on thyroid and hormons with blood and urine testing and said everything seems to be in the normal range.
If you're truly in what should be a deficit and not losing weight, you need to figure out what's wrong with your body - beit hormones or whatever else. I say that as someone who was 230 pounds for years and has recently dropped to 160. Now I did it using one of the pharmaceutical solutions but it doesn't change the fact that you still need to be in a calorie deficit - and if you're not losing weight, you're not in a deficit. You can't build a brick wall without bricks - likewise you can't build/maintain fat without leftover calories. have you considered speaking to your doctor about wegovy or zepbound?
Sounds like a hormone imbalance. My stepmother had that happen to her. Essentially, the fat on her body was diseased and was trying to fill itself up with anything it could find. In the end, she had to get the diseased fat removed with liposuction. She's had a few surgeries and has a couple more to go, but is doing much better and is much less miserable. It sounds like you're going through something very similar if this has been a problem for several years. Hope things work out for you.
@@FookbuluRecently I’ve been doing a more drastic OMAD where I estimate that my calories never exceed 900 for about a week and so far that has me at 224 as of this morning but I just know as soon as i stop or have one cheat meal next day I’ll be up 3lbs.
What if I cut my calories more aggressively at the beginning when I have more fat, and then gradually decrease the deficit at some point? Also I heard that eating 10 x weight in pounds calories (roughly my BMR) is a good starting point. What if I move (exercise + walking) 1000 calories per day? Would that be considered a too much as well?
Don't take your exercise calories into account when calculating your deficit. Best way to not overestimate... ANd yes, you need to recalculate your TDEE as you lose weight. My maintenance calories are VERY different now at 160 pounds than they were at 230.
I’m confused about the 2nd point because , I calculate my calorie based off my resting calories burned, so are you saying even if you calculate at resting calories the numbers still may be off? Because that’s not the case. The amount of calories we burn just to live is the amount of calories I go off of, so as long as I go based off that it should be accurate unless it’s not 🥴. Sorry just trying to clarify the second point
It's only accurate if you assume that the calculator you used knows you're specific details. Unless you get a dexascan including the BMR calculations, you don't KNOW what your bmr truly is.
@ okay so the calculators are base on assumption and take it with a grain of salt but always being active is a good thing even on rest days and try my best to be in a balanced cal deficit and getting my steps and weight sessions in , got it lol 💗
@@julisasinclair8980 Absolutely - being active is certainly not going to go bad for you - make sure you vary your workouts, don't ignore resistance training etc and so on. When I calculate my 'maintenance' I come out around 1700 calories per day, butI also know that my body has some oddities about it that keep it from using some foods appropriately. If I sniff bread too hard I gain a pound it seems like - whereas if I eat a ton of protein, I'm okeedokee. CI/CO is an important place to start, but knowing your own body has to weigh in as well - not because it changes the fact that a deficit is needed to lose weight, but because it changes what you need to do to be in a deficit.
Very misleading. "they're not willing to take their calories that low"? Someone's BMR is roughly the same whether they're bedridden or running a marathon. Being in a 500 calorie deficit (ignoring NEAT calorie burn) would put a normal person at 1600 calories (for argument's sake) depending on their size. You can get a ton of food at 1600 calories a day.
Yea I was confused about that second point to. I love his content. I’m just trying to understand why we would argue against neat calories if it’s basic science that you can still loose weight even with no exercise as long as your in a calorie deficit
I would assume that if someone uses a tdee calorie and puts there very active , and over assumes their calories burned that day, that would be the only way that second point makes sense
Using a whiteboard is definitely better. Not only does it make him come across as more interested in teaching, it's also less work for him later. Come on man you're getting information for free, and you decide to complain about a whiteboard? lol ok
@@ericrobertsfitness I think what he's saying is that it's odd the video is supposed to talk about the times when a caloric deficit isn't going to lead to losing weight...but points 1 and 2, at least (I didn't watch further honestly) are basically saying "Being in a calorie deficit won't work if you're not in a calorie deficit" I mean...yeah...of course it's not going to work because you're in a surplus at that point or, at best, breaking even.
If you need a free calorie deficit calculator, click this link here -- bit.ly/erfcalorie-calculator
I had nearly given up on my health journey, but people like Eric give me hope to try again. Coming from 5'3 260lb, I'm now down 10lb in three weeks!! 🎉 Keeping myself accountable by posting my journey on YT and TikTok.
Keep doing what you're doing, Eric. You inspire so many people. ❤
Love Erics content. He always comes across as understanding, explains things perfectly clear and has that humbleness about him whilst making us laugh at times too. Just a great journey and a great teacher guiding the way for many of us. Especially since alot of ppl cant afford personal trainers or diet coaches. Always amazing and helpful advice, givin with nothing but the hopes to help everyone on their own quest. Thank you Eric. Your advice and msg has been paramount for many of us.
Well said q
Thank you soo much Eric ....I am soo glad I found u. I want u to know that u r making such a big difference in the lives of people who are following you. You are currently my biggest guide n inspiration- I hope this message makes ur day. Keep going😊
I’m starting at 255lbs and steadily working on myself. Looking at your videos and shorts gives me constant motivation to keep going even on days that I find challenging. Thank you Eric
Good video! So many people dont hold themselves truly accountable and they just end up spinning their wheels. i know as i did it for years, but when u truly hold the person in the mirror accountable you will see progress!
Trying to lose the last 10 pounds feels like it's taking forever. I probably should reexamine my calories because I'm very consistent with working out.
Usually adjusting the diet is key, most exercise won't burn much. Personally just skipping breakfast can be more effective than walking a whole day - sadly. Personally I do intermittent fasting (or OMAD on weekends), strength training and ensure enough protein. Keep it up, you'll get there 🔥💪😊
There’s a lot of LOW calorie HIGH protein recipe videos on YT, I hope you find some delicious ones!
Also remember weight loss and fat loss can be 2 different things!
@JohanFitFoodie are you actually losing fat and making consistent strength gains while doing that? I have to constantly eat during a gains phase to make any progress lol
@@nwmxrider losing fat absolutely, I'm 37 so certainly slower for me to build muscle than maybe in my teens or 20s, but started quite late 💪 Looking back a year though I've definitely progressed. But likely could get stronger if also eating more, but now goal is to shred down after almost a year bulking. Good luck 👍🔥💪😊
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Excellent advice! Keeping it real! Thx Eric! 😊
So tuning out after #2 because so far what you've told us is that a calorie deficit doesn't work when we're not in a calorie deficit, for whatever reason. So...in other words...you need to be in a calorie deficit, or it wont work lol
I follow your advice, measure liquids and weigh everything else. Track every item that goes into my mouth no matter how insignificant it may seem. Been losing 15lbs nicely and plateaued at 133 for a month. Lowered by calories but still stuck. Clothes fit the same. 10lbs left to lose, Refuse to give up.
Could you elaborate on why steady state cardio than heart pumping cardio?
What’s the difference with measuring ounces/grams meat
For the calory tracker exercise can be weight training and Pilates right not just cardio? I do four sessions of hypertrophy training at 4-6 exercises and 1 reformer Pilates per week. I do 10-15k steps daily so I’d say I’d put down active? I don’t do cardio like running or cycling. Just steps.
I kinda track calories. I know what I intake when it comes to breakfast, protein bar snacks and protein shakes. I, however, don't track my lunch or dinner because it's chicken breast and a shit ton of veggies with about 150 calories of rice. But I also eat a crap ton of fruit throughout the day that I don't count.
I've lost 50ish pounds since July. I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day at work and workout 5 days a week.
Hey, I’m just wondering, do you think reverse dieting is a real thing? I’ve seen so many women that supposedly eat 3000+ calories daily while staying lean or even losing weight. How??
Maybe I’ll get the food weighing part down someday but measuring out the food is way better than guessing imo
How about if I’m not trying to lose weight but but still do cardio on my non workout day which is cardio two day a week . Should I be able to consume more calories to keep me in a surplus?
I’ve literally tried everything, medication, calorie defecit, calorie surplus, OMAD 24 hour fasting, nothing but fruit and nuts, salads and nothing else, drinking nothing but water, replacing a meal with protein shake, one cheat meal per week, increased protein, decreased protein, 16 hour fasting 6000-10,000 steps, weightlifting, biking, hiit, resting, etc. and my fat simply does not come off. I’ve been stuck at a 46 inch waist and 230lbs for years. I even see a doctor, dietician, and a nutritionist and track my food intake extensively. I’m only maintaining weight when I’m making extensive efforts to LOSE weight. We’re all simply baffled. The only thing I haven’t tried is liposuction which isn’t how I want to do this, I want to do it properly. I’m desperately even turning to any youtube channels that might offer some insight.
Edit: my doctor checked on thyroid and hormons with blood and urine testing and said everything seems to be in the normal range.
Liquid diet
If you're truly in what should be a deficit and not losing weight, you need to figure out what's wrong with your body - beit hormones or whatever else.
I say that as someone who was 230 pounds for years and has recently dropped to 160. Now I did it using one of the pharmaceutical solutions but it doesn't change the fact that you still need to be in a calorie deficit - and if you're not losing weight, you're not in a deficit. You can't build a brick wall without bricks - likewise you can't build/maintain fat without leftover calories.
have you considered speaking to your doctor about wegovy or zepbound?
Sounds like a hormone imbalance. My stepmother had that happen to her. Essentially, the fat on her body was diseased and was trying to fill itself up with anything it could find. In the end, she had to get the diseased fat removed with liposuction. She's had a few surgeries and has a couple more to go, but is doing much better and is much less miserable. It sounds like you're going through something very similar if this has been a problem for several years. Hope things work out for you.
@@FookbuluRecently I’ve been doing a more drastic OMAD where I estimate that my calories never exceed 900 for about a week and so far that has me at 224 as of this morning but I just know as soon as i stop or have one cheat meal next day I’ll be up 3lbs.
What if I cut my calories more aggressively at the beginning when I have more fat, and then gradually decrease the deficit at some point?
Also I heard that eating 10 x weight in pounds calories (roughly my BMR) is a good starting point. What if I move (exercise + walking) 1000 calories per day? Would that be considered a too much as well?
Don't take your exercise calories into account when calculating your deficit. Best way to not overestimate...
ANd yes, you need to recalculate your TDEE as you lose weight. My maintenance calories are VERY different now at 160 pounds than they were at 230.
Best damn fitness influencer rn
Soooo true bro
So aimple to understand
Love the shirt !!!
Thank you! :)
Thank goddess, I'm a big guy. My resting calories is 2,900.
I’m confused about the 2nd point because , I calculate my calorie based off my resting calories burned, so are you saying even if you calculate at resting calories the numbers still may be off? Because that’s not the case. The amount of calories we burn just to live is the amount of calories I go off of, so as long as I go based off that it should be accurate unless it’s not 🥴. Sorry just trying to clarify the second point
It's only accurate if you assume that the calculator you used knows you're specific details. Unless you get a dexascan including the BMR calculations, you don't KNOW what your bmr truly is.
@ okay so the calculators are base on assumption and take it with a grain of salt but always being active is a good thing even on rest days and try my best to be in a balanced cal deficit and getting my steps and weight sessions in , got it lol 💗
@@julisasinclair8980 Absolutely - being active is certainly not going to go bad for you - make sure you vary your workouts, don't ignore resistance training etc and so on.
When I calculate my 'maintenance' I come out around 1700 calories per day, butI also know that my body has some oddities about it that keep it from using some foods appropriately. If I sniff bread too hard I gain a pound it seems like - whereas if I eat a ton of protein, I'm okeedokee.
CI/CO is an important place to start, but knowing your own body has to weigh in as well - not because it changes the fact that a deficit is needed to lose weight, but because it changes what you need to do to be in a deficit.
You know you wanted to say that! 🤣🤣🤣
Well i have cut out pop and lost 20lbs sooo if u have soda addiction start there 😊
Very misleading. "they're not willing to take their calories that low"? Someone's BMR is roughly the same whether they're bedridden or running a marathon. Being in a 500 calorie deficit (ignoring NEAT calorie burn) would put a normal person at 1600 calories (for argument's sake) depending on their size. You can get a ton of food at 1600 calories a day.
Yea I was confused about that second point to. I love his content. I’m just trying to understand why we would argue against neat calories if it’s basic science that you can still loose weight even with no exercise as long as your in a calorie deficit
I would assume that if someone uses a tdee calorie and puts there very active , and over assumes their calories burned that day, that would be the only way that second point makes sense
But if we are talking about resting calories burned per a day we shouldn’t say we need to add steps (as long as your in cal def you will be fine)
Loose the whiteboard dude, we’re not in the 1980’s
Lose *
Using a whiteboard is definitely better. Not only does it make him come across as more interested in teaching, it's also less work for him later. Come on man you're getting information for free, and you decide to complain about a whiteboard? lol ok
@@ericrobertsfitness 😂 got him!
This all is bulahitty
IN English next time?
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@@ericrobertsfitness you stay on calorie deficit 😂😂😂
@@ericrobertsfitness I think what he's saying is that it's odd the video is supposed to talk about the times when a caloric deficit isn't going to lead to losing weight...but points 1 and 2, at least (I didn't watch further honestly) are basically saying "Being in a calorie deficit won't work if you're not in a calorie deficit"
I mean...yeah...of course it's not going to work because you're in a surplus at that point or, at best, breaking even.