Summary of I Surveyed 1000+ People Under 15% Body Fat, Here’s What They ALL DO to Stay Lean

Key Wellness and Productivity Strategies to Stay Under 15% Body Fat

1. Minimize or Avoid Alcohol
   • Alcohol is treated as an occasional indulgence, not a routine.
   • It increases appetite, adds empty calories, and delays fat loss by 1-2 days.
2. Walk 10,000 Steps Daily
   • Regular walking (to store, during calls, after dinner) is common.
   • Movement is integrated naturally into daily life, including fidgeting and general activity.
3. Practice Time-Restricted Eating (Intermittent Fasting)
   • Lean individuals often have shorter eating windows and avoid grazing all day.
   • Setting boundaries around eating helps manage intake in a food-abundant environment.
4. Lift Weights Regularly but Efficiently
   • Resistance training 3-4 times a week focusing on compound movements (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, etc.).
   • Include isolation exercises for muscle maintenance.
   • Avoid missing workouts twice in a row.
5. Engage in Enjoyable Cardio Activities
   • Choose cardio that feels fun (sprinting, biking, fast walking, sports like Pickleball, surfing).
   • The best exercise doesn’t feel like a chore but as a pleasurable activity.
6. Track Progress Without Obsession
   • Use tools like weigh-ins, photos, scans, or blood work to monitor body fat.
   • Tracking helps catch weight gain early and keeps motivation aligned.
7. Prioritize Quality Sleep
   • Aim for 7-8 hours of high-quality sleep nightly.
   • Good sleep controls appetite, improves energy, emotional control, and recovery.
8. Eat Protein with Every Meal and Focus on Whole Foods
   • High-protein meals with staples like eggs, chicken, beef, Greek Yogurt.
   • Emphasis on real, recognizable foods that promote fullness and mental clarity.
9. Limit Processed Foods and Avoid Trigger Foods
   • Minimize processed foods; avoid foods that cause overeating (trigger foods).
   • Don’t keep trigger foods at home to prevent temptation.
10. Build Routines Over Relying on Motivation
    • Develop non-negotiable habits and rules rather than waiting for motivation.
    • Consistency and routine are key to long-term leanness.

Additional Insights:

• These habits are part of the individual’s identity, not temporary measures.
• Most lean individuals adopt about 70-80% of these habits, focusing on consistency over perfection.
• Walking is one of the most commonly cited and effective habits for staying lean.

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Presenters/Sources:

• The video creator (unnamed) who surveyed over 1,000 people under 15% body fat and compiled these insights.
• Input from clients and a large social media following (755,000 followers on X).

Notable Quotes

— 01:28 — « I like to think that when you drink alcohol, you're literally delaying your fat loss results by at least 1 to two days. »

— 01:54 — « If you do nothing else, start walking more. »

— 04:33 — « The best form of exercise doesn't even feel like exercise. It feels fun. »

— 07:45 — « You open up a jar of Nutella just for the taste and then you suddenly find yourself scraping the bottom like a crackhead. »

— 09:06 — « They don't obsess over motivation. They obsess over routine. »

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