Good habits are powerful. Repeated actions bring about change one step at a time, and help us ensure that these changes become part of our lives. But when it comes to fat loss, too often the focus is on bad habits. We've all heard that snacking between meals, stress eating and mid-week takeaways won't help us lose weight— but that doesn't make it easier to stop doing these things. On top of this, we're constantly bombarded with articles and videos telling us why certain foods are bad, or toxic, or poison. This makes the search for basic nutrition advice almost impossible, and it's not surprising that so many people feel confused about what to eat.
Ben Carpenter is a fitness coach, research nerd, and trusted source of no bullshit fat loss information who has spent his entire adult life working in the fitness industry, researching the real science and studies behind fat loss, and answering questions with simplified, unbiased answers.
Ben's point is this: The best weight loss diet doesn't exist.
From keto to intermittent fasting, no diet is superior. They all work in the short term, but are rarely sustainable for the long term, nor is it a good idea to be on a weight loss diet forever. The better solution is to maintain stronger, positive motivators that make us want to stay healthy; the easiest way to do this is through simple, effective habits.
To help readers achieve true health, Ben offers a three-step plan:
- understanding the science
- unveiling the fat loss options available
- choosing what habits work for you
Ben Carpenter has been a personal trainer since 2006 and has worked with a diverse range of clients ranging from young athletes training to be fitness models to elderly people who are just trying their best to live a bit longer. Over time, he shifted his focus towards specialising on the most common goal that his clients strived for, losing body fat.
He realised that if he truly wanted to help as many people as possible, he needed to step away from one-to-one clients only and turn towards social media to reach a larger audience. He has been posting social media content since 2009, answering as many of your questions as possible, completely free of charge, and his videos are now seen by millions of people every single week.
His goal is simple: help you as his metaphorical client. Whether that’s navigating the minefield of misinformation that the weight loss industry is rife with – like quick fix fad diets that are being endorsed by whichever celebrity is being paid the most – or providing you with simplified summaries of the latest research papers.
He is a self-confessed ‘research nerd’. He isn’t a scientist working behind the scenes to publish research papers. He is a personal trainer that has devoted his entire adult life helping his clients and social media followers get the best results possible. It isn’t just about being up to date on the latest scientific research, but actually helping you put this information into practice.
In Everything Fat Loss, Ben is your own personal trainer. He isn’t giving you a cookie-cutter one-size-fits-all plan, he is helping you make the best decisions for your own personal circumstances. From identifying your motivation to lose body fat in the first place – and if this is even the right path for you – to the challenges you may face as an individual in your fat loss journey, to what diet might suit you best and tips to help you achieve long-term success. Ben gives you all the information you need to formulate a plan of action personalised to you.
Ben was born in the UK but now lives in California with his wife. You can find him on various social media platforms (@bdccarpenter), and at www.bdccarpenter.com.
Lots of good ideas and ways to make smart habit changes.
Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are our own.
