Why I Like Flexible Dieting: The Dichotomy of Dietary Restraint | Biolayne Educational Video

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[regrettoinformyou]

Down 50 pounds since February doing flexible dieting. 278 to 230 excersize and CARBON app.

Thank you Lane for opening my eyes. I thought Keto was good but I couldn't sustain the diet.

[thepurplebox]

I completely relate to that "All or nothing" mentality that you described. Love your videos man!

[AZKenReid]

I allow myself many of the things that would normally be considered junk food. The difference is that if I want a cookie or a muffin or a cheeseburger I make it at home so I know exactly what's in it and I find creative ways to reduce the calories.

[oosik]

Very relatable, cravings and binges are awful when I’m restricted from food types. Flexible dieting is easier even if it’s about finding lower calorie alternatives. Also easier to transition to maintenance afterwards.

[blainebowling]

I just wanted to clear up an earlier comment I made. First off flexibility is key! I've been able to maintain my weight for 8 years by being flexible. For 6 months I did keto and got to my ideal weight of 180 at 6'2" and about 12% body fat. Although it can be done... staying in nutritional ketosis is a chore so instead I stayed low carb and time restricted my meals. That's being flexible... Until I started watching Layne's videos I thought restricting IGF-1 would help with longevity. Now I'm don't hold that view. That's being flexible. When I eat out it's a social event so order whatever I want, knowing what keeps me slim is waiting at home. At Christmas when I started the keto diet I told my mom that the delicious apple pie she made from scratch wasn't on the menu. After seeing the disappointment in her eyes I've never turned down a dessert she's made since. My relationship with my mom is way more important than a stupid piece of pie!! For years I've struggled to make gains in strength and after learning how important muscle mass is to longevity I decided to take Layne's advice and ditched the time restricted eating and added more protein and carbs to my recovery meals and am already reaping the benefits. That's being flexible. With that said if the calipers say I'm getting fat again then I'll go back to time restricted eating because I'm no longer a fat person that can't control my weight!!! That's being flexible...

[icantthinkofascreenname]

I’ve definitely found myself feeling deprived and inclined to binge if I try to eat perfectly, so I just pick healthier treats that don’t make me feel awful and have them if I want to. Like quest cookies or diet drinks. It’s funny how many people tell me how bad diet drinks & caffeine are while they themselves are typically overweight and nowhere near as fit as I am.
Greg Doucette actually helped me adjust my mindset on this and I’m much healthier mentally & physically because of that.

[nicolasklug]

I really connected with your "clean eating whole week and binge when exposed to non clean food" agree 100%

[mazin]

One of the few scientific based youtubers I honestly respect and find his videos down to earth and “SUSTAINABLE” …
Well done man keep it up

[AZKenReid]

I was reliably informed by an ad just seconds before your video began that none of this is my fault, I simply have an overworked liver.

[ElHolyBoy]

100% bro. Started Keto felt like shit found it difficult to even enjoy eating. Stayed low carb but went more Mediterranean still intermittent fasting and it works for me I need the restriction. I'm down 55 lb in 3 months. Walking a lot running and riding my bike for the first time in over a decade. Feel fantastic. No prediabetes or diabetes. Blood pressure dropping into normal ranges. It's fantastic. Thanks for your input.

[SaraFaulk]

I love the freedom I’ve found with flexible dieting or iifym ❤️💪😋

[biolbd]

Finally, someone who recognizes those of us who do better with flexible dieting (along with Greg Doucette, Remington James, and a few others). I've actually had "gurus" tell me I was wrong when I said there were some of us out there who can (and actually have to) flexible diet.

[zackbutler]

Flexible dieting has been very easy for me. I tried to be strict in the beginning with no cheat meals or anything and it just gets old quickly. For me I know I can achieve my goal without being that strict. I don’t go all out, but I allow myself some ice cream here or there or we make homemade pizzas at home. I always try to find a “healthier” version of the “bad stuff”. Im not trying to compete or anything, just simply improve my overall confidence, physique and health. Being very strict I was able to drop from about 200lbs to 145lbs just with diet alone. Then I began my fitness journey and have slowly added weight and I’m currently sitting at 161. I don’t over stress about being shredded, I just want to look good. Seth feroce said it best “functional and fu*kable”

[frieskoh]

Now I just keep track of my calorie range and my protein target. I avoid take away fast food but have no really any other restraint. What I found to be the most important in the end, is not being hungry all the time, which happened to me on all the fad diets.

[sn]

You have this ability to churn out an old message & just make it so much more relatable i.e. Penny drops. Thank you as always.

[punkandlifting]

I love flexible dieting. I’m using Carbon diet coach to cut right now and I’m down 14 lbs in 13-14 weeks. Eating cereal post workout every day. Fitting in some non-dairy ice cream as a snack too. I can go 100% “clean eating” easily. I love the strict discipline. But there’s no need for it.

[theswingmechanic]

The best, most needed video Layne has ever done.

[AdrianColley]

Another clear, inspiring, and respectful summary!

[NotMyRealName]

100% your best video imo - more constructive, balanced and helpful than anything else you’ve put out. You have so much more power when you are positive.

[matthewjohnson]

thanks man! thats great, first week of carbon here and i am loving it. signging up for the year at the end of the month