I Gained Weight, So I Committed To 30 Days Of Healthy Habits
Will Tennyson
19 min, 58 sec
The video chronicles the narrator's 30-day journey to get back in shape, including dietary changes, workout routines, and lifestyle adjustments.
Summary
- The narrator begins a 30-day challenge to break bad habits and become consistent with fitness and diet routines after gaining weight.
- He introduces his starting weight and expresses excitement about the journey ahead, which includes getting a coach for the first time.
- The video shows his daily routine, including meals and detailed workout sessions, highlighting the importance of consistency and not being discouraged by weight fluctuations.
- He shares his progress and the benefits of having a structured plan, which includes strategic higher-calorie days to aid sustainable weight loss.
- The narrator provides detailed recipes and grocery shopping tips that have helped him during his transformation.
Chapter 1
The narrator shares an anecdote motivating his decision to undertake a 30-day fitness and diet challenge.
- Narrator reads an article about a man named Andrew who gained weight on vacation, prompting him to reflect on his own habits.
- Decides to embark on a 30-day journey to clean up his diet and exercise routine.
- Emphasizes the importance of breaking bad habits and being consistent.
Chapter 2
The narrator begins his fitness journey, discussing his starting weight and his excitement to make changes.
- Goes to bed at 10 p.m. and wakes up excited to start the challenge.
- Weighs in at 204.7 pounds, the heaviest he's been in over 12 years, and sees it as a good starting point.
- Looks forward to becoming consistent with his steps, training, and diet.
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
The narrator shares a recipe for a PB&J protein roll-up and discusses his daily calorie intake.
- Creates a PB&J protein roll-up using Kodiak pancake mix, egg whites, cashew milk, cinnamon, PB2, and sugar-free jam.
- Consumes 2500 to 2550 calories daily and discusses the benefits of giving himself a calorie range.
Chapter 5
The narrator details his workout routine and the impact of having a coach on his training.
- Shares his workout split prescribed by his coach, Dr. Mike Israetel, focusing on chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, and incorporating rest days.
- Explains the benefits of training muscle groups consecutively for local fatigue and pump.
- Emphasizes the importance of technique over weight and adapting to training changes.
Chapter 6
The narrator explains his dietary strategy and how he handles cravings and free meals.
- Sticks to a strict calorie count during the week with flexibility for free meals to maintain sustainability.
- Uses strategic higher-calorie days to aid recovery and promote long-term adherence to his diet plan.
Chapter 7
The narrator shows his grocery shopping staples that have helped him during the 30-day transformation.
- Picks up rotisserie chicken, various squashes, wild-caught salmon, ground meats, orzo, low-calorie tortillas, and fruits.
- Emphasizes the importance of volume and calorie control in his food choices.
Chapter 8
The narrator prepares a healthy one-pot Cajun orzo dinner and reflects on the importance of avoiding aimless snacking.
- Cooks a Cajun orzo dish with rotisserie chicken, vegetables, Cajun seasoning, tomato paste, chicken broth, and cashew milk.
- Addresses the importance of discipline and how small habits can lead to significant changes in lifestyle.
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