My Ted talk while I eat something I would throw in the garbage 6 years ago
You can still have foods like this and lose weight!
Erik Arcands Elite Personal training
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07/16/2026
Youโre not tired. Youโre stiff.
Your body isnโt built to sit for 8 hours. Itโs built to move, and every hour you donโt, your hip flexors tighten, your shoulders round forward, and your glutes basically go to sleep.
None of this requires a gym or even standing up in a way that looks weird in an open office. Just your chair and 60 seconds between tasks.
Run through all 5 once an hour and youโll notice the difference in your neck and lower back by day 3.
If you want the full desk exercises,
comment โDESKโ and Iโll send you the full routine.
Last time I weighed I was 271 pounds letโs see what I weigh this week ๐ช
My go to meal on my weight loss journey, try this out! ๐ฅ
Ever step on the scale and itโs up 2-3lbs overnight and you panic? ๐
Itโs not fat. Itโs water. Every time you eat carbs your body stores water with them โ pasta, rice, bread, doesnโt matter. More carbs = more water weight, thatโs just the math.
That daily swing youโre seeing isnโt your body failing you. Itโs completely normal and it evens out on its own. Stop obsessing over the daily number and start looking at your weekly average instead โ thatโs where the real progress shows up.
Comment 10 and Iโll send you my free guide on how to lose your first 10lbs ๐
07/13/2026
Took the day off today and hit the beach with my wife.
No plans, no schedule, no rushing anywhere.
Just sand, sun, and the person I love most.
Itโs easy to get caught up thinking you have to earn a day off, like rest is something you unlock after youโve done enough. But some of the best memories come from just... stopping. Being present. Not checking the time.
Today reminded me why we do any of this in the first place. Not for the hustle. For moments like this.
Take the day. Go be with your people. Youโll never regret the time you spent with the ones you love.โค๏ธ
Eat this yogurt bowl before your shift to stay full and burn fat ๐ฅ
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Comment breakfast and I will send you my top 5 breakfast recipes for fat loss so you stop raiding the fridge at night ๐
07/08/2026
15 lbs down in 4 weeks.
A few things I've been focusing on that have really helped:
I've been prioritizing protein at every meal. It keeps me full longer, helps with cravings, and makes it a lot easier not to snack when I'm bored. I also make sure I'm getting enough fiber and take a greens supplement to help fill in the gaps.
Sleep has been a work in progress. I'm averaging about 6โ7 hours a night, but I've stayed consistent with my workouts. I started with HIIT, and now I'm moving into Phase 2 with resistance training and cardio.
I've been drinking about a gallon of water every day. I've noticed that staying hydrated has helped me manage my hunger a lot better.
I'm not doing anything extreme. I'm just trying to build habits I can stick with instead of looking for a quick fix.
If you want to follow along with my journey and see how things progress, make sure to follow.โค๏ธ
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