This might sounds obvious, but if you are looking to be a heavier bodyweight, while leaner, that usually involves gaining a LOT of muscle. "Currently 75kg/165lbs 20% bf, want to be 90kg/198lbs and 10% bf, how long will it take?" That's 21kg/46lbs of muscle. Probably a lifetime.

The diet that gives you zero hunger and the diet that gives you maximum fat loss probably look very different. They're also probably both wrong. Accept some hunger but realize you don't have to yeet yourself to your goals in a month. It takes time. Don't pussyfoot it either.

Unsexy topic: learning how to pull the plug on a session or set is a VERY useful skill. You did 100kg last week. You want 102.5kg this week. But warmups are moving slower. Joints hurt. Things feel heavy. That gap between expectations and reality has gotten MANY a lifter hurt.

Someone asked me: "Do you think training to failure has something to do with your results over the past couple of years?" Yes. I don't think I could get the same results taking everything to 2 RIR. Those last couple of reps absolutely matter and are worth fighting for.

Thoughts/Suggestions? I'm not 100% satisfied with some of these examples, this is not finalized. Feedback welcome!

1kg/2.2lbs of muscle could take a YEAR for an advanced lifter to build. 1kg/2.2lbs of fat might take a WEEK or so to lose. 1kg/2.2lbs of water can be lost in a single HOUR. Two important results: Most scale fluctuations are water. Most "body transformations" are fat loss.

If someone outright dismisses fundamental principles, beware. They say progressive overload "doesn't work"? They say calories in, calories out "doesn't work"? They say a popular exercise people do, enjoy and get results from "doesn't work"? Probably a hack just clickbaiting.

If injured, common wisdom would be to see a licensed professional physical therapist, in person. But maybe there's another, better way. Have you tried leaving a vague comment on an old post of your favorite fitness influencer that has 1m+ followers? They're sure to help.

Telling people what to do... ...is extremely profitable. Teaching people to do it themselves... ...not as much. But it is extremely gratifying.

No product will dramatically revolutionize your results. Supplements? No. Wrist wraps, knee sleeves, etc? No. A piece of equipment? No. The reality is, money probably isn't what is holding you back from getting to your fitness goals, yet I see that excuse all the time.

All fat loss diets are unsustainable.

ANYONE can get in the top 99.9% for: -Effort -Knowledge -Consistency Look around. Most people barely care. They stopped learning years ago. They take weeks or months off all the time. You can easily have top level results because average is mediocre...in any field.

Controlling your eccentrics (~2-4s, nothing crazy) gets you: -Usually more stimulus -More repeatable reps -Generally less joint aggravation -More out of less weight Not controlling your eccentrics gets you: -A bigger number to tell people. Choice is yours.

Real comment (possibly sarcastic?) on latest Q&A: "Hi Geoffry, loving the content as always. Could you include some subway surfers in addition to the rest of your b roll footage?" Apparently, modern audiences need gaming footage spliced in to keep their attention. OOF.

Top 3 most disliked exercises: -Bulgarian Split Squats -Front Squats -Walking Lunges Funny how they're all incredibly effective. People tend to avoid what is hard, not what doesn't work.

The obesity epidemic is sad, but not shocking: -Historical, biological necessity to store energy to avoid starving during famines. -Calorically dense/hyperpalatable foods literally engineered to be overconsumed. -Sedentary lifestyles aided and encouraged by technology.

Just because a position hurts the first time, that doesn't mean it'll hurt every time. The human body is adaptable and flexible.

"You probably didn't eat enough, and damaged your metabolism. That's why you're obese and struggle to lose weight. If you just ate MORE, that would fix it. But you have to combine it with this product." I've heard that, unironically. Always easy to sell what people want to hear.

Red flags on a fitness journey: 🚩🚩🚩 "yes my goal physique is enhanced, but..." "how long for 1" on my arms?" "Can I only work out twice a week?" "Which supplements should I take?" "I prefer not to work legs." "I want to put on 20kg of muscle and get abs" Doesn't end well.

Most people take great pleasure in improving their best performance of all time. Who doesn't love curb stomping a PR? But if your WORST performance is improving...that's progress too. You'll have good days and bad days. If the bad days are getting better, that's a good sign.