One of the questions I get asked the most is:
"What are you doing right now?"
The truth is, I'm not doing anything complicated.
No detoxes.
No cleanses.
No cutting out entire food groups.
No trying to survive on salads.
After losing over 90 pounds and keeping it off for years, I've learned that the things that work best are usually the things that sound the most boring.
I'm Focusing on a Calorie Deficit
At the end of the day, fat loss comes down to creating a calorie deficit consistently over time.
That doesn't mean every calorie is equal when it comes to hunger, energy, nutrition, or how you feel—but it does mean that if I want to lose body fat, I need to eat fewer calories than my body uses.
Many people think they're in a calorie deficit when they're actually not.
It's the handful of nuts that weren't measured.
The extra sauce that wasn't tracked.
The light mayo vs regular.
The ground chicken vs lean ground chicken.
The bites of food while cooking.
The restaurant meal that was estimated at 500 calories but was actually closer to 1,700.
I've been doing this long enough to know that accuracy matters.
Protein Is My Priority
When I'm trying to lose weight, protein becomes my best friend.
Not only does it help preserve muscle while losing body fat, but it also helps me stay full.
Every meal I eat is built around protein first.
If I hit my protein goal for the day, everything else tends to fall into place much easier.
I'm Keeping My Meals Simple
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is trying to create a brand-new meal plan every single day.
Decision fatigue is real.
Instead, I repeat meals often.
I know some people hate eating the same things, but having a handful of meals that I enjoy makes staying consistent so much easier.
When I remove the daily guessing game of "What should I eat?" I make better choices.
I'm Not Trying to Exercise My Way Out of Overeating
Exercise is amazing for your health.
I love strength training.
I love building muscle.
I love feeling strong.
But I've also learned that it's much easier to create a calorie deficit in the kitchen than it is to try to burn hundreds of extra calories every day.
Exercise supports my goals.
Nutrition drives them.
I'm Focusing on Foods That Keep Me Full
The goal isn't to be hungry all day.
The goal is to eat foods that provide the most satisfaction for the calories.
For me, that means:
- Lean proteins
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Cottage cheese
- Eggs and egg whites
- Oats
- Potatoes
- High-volume foods
The more food I can eat for fewer calories, the easier this process becomes.
I'm Drinking More Water
This is one of the simplest things that makes the biggest difference.
When I'm hydrated, I feel better, perform better, and often snack less.
Many people walk around mildly dehydrated without realizing it.
I'm Being Patient
I know everyone wants fast results.
Trust me—I do too.
But I've lost enough weight over the years to know that consistency wins.
Not perfection.
Not motivation.
Not the perfect diet.
Consistency.
Some days the scale will be down.
Some days it won't.
My job isn't to force the scale to move every morning.
My job is to keep showing up.
The Bottom Line
If you're wondering what I'm doing right now, it's pretty simple:
- Eating in a calorie deficit
- Prioritizing protein
- Drinking more water
- Repeating simple meals
- Focusing on whole foods
- Strength training
- Staying consistent
That's it.
No secret.
No magic supplement.
No quick fix.
Just the same fundamentals that have helped me lose weight before and continue to work today.
If you'd like to follow along, I'll be sharing my progress, meals, and lessons learned throughout the next 30 days.
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