I Gained Weight, So I Committed To 30 Days Of Healthy Habits

Will Tennyson

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

Introduction to the Challenge

0:00 - 1 min, 58 sec

The narrator shares an anecdote motivating his decision to undertake a 30-day fitness and diet challenge.

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

Starting the Journey

1:58 - 4 sec

The narrator begins his fitness journey, discussing his starting weight and his excitement to make changes.

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

Revealing Progress

2:02 - 22 sec

The narrator reveals his progress after 30 days, including weight loss and physical changes.

The narrator reveals his progress after 30 days, including weight loss and physical changes.

  • Shows his physique after 30 days, having lost over 10 pounds.
  • Discusses the non-linear nature of weight loss, emphasizing the importance of consistency.

Chapter 4

Meal Preparation

2:23 - 1 min, 36 sec

The narrator shares a recipe for a PB&J protein roll-up and discusses his daily calorie intake.

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

Workout Routine

4:00 - 6 min, 42 sec

The narrator details his workout routine and the impact of having a coach on his training.

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

Dietary Adjustments

10:41 - 3 min, 43 sec

The narrator explains his dietary strategy and how he handles cravings and free meals.

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

Grocery Shopping Staples

14:24 - 2 min, 13 sec

The narrator shows his grocery shopping staples that have helped him during the 30-day transformation.

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

Cooking a Healthy Dinner

16:37 - 3 min, 20 sec

The narrator prepares a healthy one-pot Cajun orzo dinner and reflects on the importance of avoiding aimless snacking.

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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