The System That Helped Me Lose 60lbs - And Why I Gained It Back

In this video, I share the complete journey of how I lost 60 pounds through a system centered on understanding insulin's role in fat storage rather than just counting calories. I explain how fasting and low-carb eating became my foundation, walking through my weekly rhythm of alternating fasting and eating days. Importantly, I reveal why I gained the weight back - not because the system failed, but because I consciously reprioritised other aspects of my life like my back health, family, and work. Now, with those priorities addressed, I'm stepping back into my proven system with greater wisdom, demonstrating that true progress isn't linear but cyclical, and that systems don't punish you for stepping away - they're simply waiting for your return.

⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:37 The system worked until life took over
1:26 The truth about calories in / calories out
1:57 The game changer: information gathering
2:23 The new model: insulin better than calories
2:50 The system I built
3:31 I didn't fail. I re-prioritised
3:55 The square one fallacy
4:14 Systems thinking in action
4:43 Where I'm at now
5:00 Conclusion

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