Nick Carrier Best You

I learned one of the most important fitness lessons from my dad.

Not because of what he told me; because of what he showed me.

He was busy. Really busy.

He woke up around 3am most mornings (where do you think I got it from) but he always made time for his health.

And he had me and my brother doing 100s of push-ups a day by the time we were 7, 8, 9, 10 years old.

And because I saw him prioritize fitness, I grew up believing that’s what adults do.

The truth is that your kids are watching.

They might not always listen to what you say, but they’re paying attention to what you do.

That’s why we’re running a Father’s Day promotion at Best You.

50% off your first month.

If you’re a dad who wants more strength, energy, and consistency—or if you’re married to one, comment “DAD” below and I’ll send you the details.

Don’t want to count calories but want to eat in a calorie deficit? Here are 5 easy ways to do just that!
Calories can be a pain in the ass to count - let’s just call a spade a spade.

I personally have only counted calories for 1 month at the beginning of a goal to truly get a feel for it and have the experience, but ever since then I haven’t wanted to put in the calorie counting work.

And most of the people I work with don’t want to have to do the work either.

But…more power to you if you do want to and do actually do the work - it is the most accurate and sure-fire way to go about doing things!

But for those who want an easier, still reliable way to eat in a caloric deficit here are 5 common strategies that work with my clients.

Track your protein and fiber targets

This is still counting a couple of things - but they are much easier to track and will ensure you’re pulling two important levers for fat loss.

Example: Eat 100g of Protein and 30g of Fiber 6 days per week

Count your healthy meals each week

Pick a number out of 21 meals (3 meals a day x 7 days a week) that you want to commit to eating healthy. Then be honest with yourself when tracking and execute.
Example: Eat 17/21 healthy meals each week
Eat to a certain fullness level

I know for me personally, portion control can be one of my biggest issues. I oftentimes think I need to eat until a 10/10 level of fullness and then I’m just uncomfortable a few minutes later. Exercise moderation.

Example: Eat until a 7/10 level of fullness for all 7 dinner each week

Count your homemade meals

Homemade meals are going to be better than any meal from a restaurant or fast food 95% of the time. You have control over and know what the ingredients are.

Example: Eat homemade meals for 11/14 lunches and dinners each week.

Track your servings of fruits and veggies

This gets you to eat at home more often which is a win in and of itself. But it also forces you to prioritize nutrient dense, low in calorie foods that should make up the majority of our plates anyway.

Example: Eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies at least 6 days per week

Which of these is most doable for you?

Let me know in the comments⚡️

39 weeks and she’s still crushing it!

I’m so proud of Abby for staying so consistent throughout the duration of her pregnancy.

I know, when the time comes, she’s going to be so much better off coming back to exercise postpartum because of the work she did pre-natal.

I’m so proud of you Abby and so excited for you and Bill!

The best part about our community is how much everyone truly cares about each other.

We had a great post workout breakfast this morning with and crew.

Building relationships outside of the gym keeps you more motivated and consistent inside of the gym.

And this morning, it was a lot of fun working out with these badass ladies for a little Best You Coaches workout.

Building a team that enjoys being around each other, trusts each other, and cares for each other is one of the most exciting things about building a team.

Here’s to a great finish to Q2 and an even better Q3. Let’s go!