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Mar 14 10 tweets 2 min read Read on X
We have 3 months left until we hit summer.

If I woke up 30 pounds overweight and needed to lose it by summer, I'd copy these systems:
The system has five parts:

· Fuel Architecture
· Strength Training
· Step Automation
· KPI Tracking
· Identity Upgrade

It's the same system that helped our client Jay drop 33 pounds in 90 days and countless others.

Here it is: Image
1. Fuel Architecture

Focus on two numbers: calories and protein.

Aim for a 500-700 calorie deficit. For protein, aim for .7 to 1 gram per pound to protect muscle.

You want each meal to be roughly around 40+ grams of protein spread across 3 or so meals.
Every meal decision is a point of failure. Remove the decisions.

Three main meals. Similar foods most days.

Eat the first meal 1-2 hours upon waking. Middle meal 3-5 hours after. Last meal finished 3-5 hours before bed. Late eating wrecks sleep and drives cravings the next day.
2. Strength Training

Your workouts are for muscle. Not calorie burning.

Muscle is what makes you look good at 30 pounds down, not just smaller.

Low volume when cutting. 2 sets per exercise. Full body, 3x a week. Every week, add reps or weight. 30-40 minutes.
3. Step Automation

No one should force themselves to do cardio to lose weight.

Any cardio you do to lose the weight must be kept up to keep it off. Instead, automate your steps.

Walking pad under your standing desk. Walking meetings. Podcasts and videos while moving.
Low-intensity movement burns fat, relieves stress, and keeps energy high.

When energy stays high, you don't stress-eat at 3pm. You're not exercising more.

You're moving more while doing what you already do.
4. Track your damn KPI's

If you don't track, you're guessing. But most people track too much and quit.

Track two things: daily scale weight judged by weekly averages, and waist measurement once a week.

Weight can lie short-term. The waist tells the truth.
5. Identity Upgrade

Goals don't change behavior. Identity does.

When you're stressed or traveling, you don't rise to your goals. You fall to your identity.

Pick 3 non-negotiables you can execute on your worst week, not your best week.

That's your new floor.
You don't transform by trying harder.

You transform by stopping reliance on motivation and starting reliance on systems.

Your job is not to be extreme. Your job is to be consistent.

If you found this useful, follow @coachdango for more.

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Mar 7
If you want to lose 75% of your visceral fat in 90 days, copy this: Image
Why is visceral fat different?

It wraps around your organs.

It's not the fat you can pinch. It's the fat that's slowly killing you.

It releases toxic compounds directly into your bloodstream 24/7.
Those compounds drive chronic inflammation, which are linked to:

· Heart disease
· Diabetes
· Alzheimer's
· Certain cancers

And here's the part most people miss is you can lose weight and STILL not lose visceral fat.
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Mar 5
95% of people aren't getting enough of this nutrient and it may be killing them.

It's not protein. It's fiber.

Fiber protects against colon cancer, fights heart disease and even helps you lose fat.

Here are 10 high-fiber foods to eat every week:
1. Psyllium Husk

I put a tablespoon in my morning Greek yogurt every day.

It forms a gel that softens stool, slows glucose absorption, lowers LDL cholesterol & feeds gut microbes.

This is the easiest fiber hack I know.
2. Chia Seeds

Two tablespoons have more fiber than most people eat in a meal.

They absorb 10x their weight in water, expand in your gut, and slow digestion to keep blood sugar stable.
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Mar 1
Creatine is one of the most studied and effective supplements for your body and your brain.

But the benefits change depending on the dosage.

Here's the benefits (and drawbacks) you'll experience at different dosages of creatine: Image
5 Grams Per Day: The Gold Standard

This is the dose that’s been studied for decades.

It boosts strength, lean muscle, and recovery by increasing cellular energy (ATP).

You’ll also see gradual improvements in working memory, mood stability, and mental clarity.
At 5 grams per day:

- Increases muscle mass & power output
- Improves recovery between workouts
- Enhances focus & resistance to mental fatigue
- Slightly improves mood & reduces depressive symptoms in some people

It’s the foundation. Think of it as your daily baseline.
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Feb 27
8 tests that predict how long you'll live (90% of people fail #8):
Test 1: Metabolic Health Markers

Waist to height ratio: under .5
Fasting glucose: under 100 mg/dL
HbA1c: at or below 5.6
FFMI: above 18 (men) / 15 (women)

This is the foundation. Every other test builds on it.
Test 2: Sit-to-Stand Power Test

From a chair, stand up and sit back down 5 times. No hands. Under 12 seconds.

Power declines faster with age than strength does. Most people in their 40s assume they'll pass this easily.

Try it with a timer before you decide.
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Feb 18
The Top 4 Most Underrated Supplements

1) CoQ10
2) Glycine
3) L-theanine
4) Psyllium husk

Here's why 👇🏼
1) Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Your mitochondria need this to produce energy.

Without it, your cells run on fumes.

Here's the issue: CoQ10 levels drop as you age. And if you're on a statin, they drop even faster.

Supplementing can improve energy, heart health, and exercise recovery.
How to take CoQ10:

Take 100-200mg daily with a meal containing fat. Fat increases absorption significantly.

Use the ubiquinol form if you're over 40. It's more bioavailable than ubiquinone.

Most people notice improved energy within 2-4 weeks.
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Feb 17
If I woke up 20 pounds overweight and needed to lose it all by summer, this is EXACTLY what I'd do:

1. Stop eating at least 3-5 hours before bed. Set a hard stop. This prevents horrible food decisions and improves the quality of your sleep, which regulates hunger the next day.
2. Multiply your bodyweight by 12. That will be your daily calorie intake.

3. Multiply your bodyweight by .7, and that will be the daily grams of protein you need to eat to maintain/build muscle while burning fat.

4. To keep it easy, focus on hitting your calories and protein.
5. Fill your daily nutrition with these foods:

Greek yogurt
Water, coffee, and tea
Lean ground beef (extra-lean if you can)
Chicken breast and thighs
Turkey (ground or breast)
Fatty fish
Eggs and egg whites
Cottage cheese
Leafy greens
Potatoes​
Shellfish
Beans and lentils
Berries
Apples, oranges, kiwi, and grapefruit for higher-fiber fruit
Green cruciferous vegetables
Other high‑volume veg (cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, cucumbers)
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