I was at the carnivore conference in Adelaide and heard Anthony speak and was impressed by what he had to say and so have taken the next step and joined Lean Seven. I am down 40 kg on the carnivore way of life and still have much to lose, but I know it is time to concentrate on changing my body shape. I want to be proud and self-confident when I look at myself in the mirror or stand in front of a class of students (I am a teacher). If anyone has words of wisdom or tips that they wish they had at the start of this journey, I would be grateful if you could share them. Thanks in advance, John

Welcome to Lean Seven, Thank you for joining this awesome community. You're about to embark on an incredible journey. Get ready because we are leaving no stone unturned. Here is your roadmap to get started and guide you towards achieving the best shape of your life. Before commencing, make sure to please read the Lean Seven Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. STEP 1: Download the Skool App for easier navigation. Access it here for iOS and for Android. STEP 2: Introduce yourself to the group by commenting below this post: • What is your name and where are you from? • What are you excited about achieving? • What is your biggest reason for doing this? STEP 3: Access the Introduction and the entire Lean Seven online program in the Classroom section of this community. STEP 4: After listening to the Introduction, be sure to read That Grocery List. STEP 5: Ready to start training? Find all the Lean Seven workouts here. STEP 6: For more information, feel free to explore all the podcasts and interviews. STEP 7: Don't forget to take your before picture. Let it all hang out and make it a memorable mugshot! Feel free to check out more testimonials here. Enjoy the journey and teachings. Let's get you Healthy, Lean, and Young.

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Always remember there are approximately 3,500 calories in half a kilo (1 pound) of pure body fat. This means that to gain 0.5 kg of body fat, you would need to consume 3,500 calories above your maintenance calories, which is the amount of energy your body needs to maintain its current weight based on your activity level and metabolism. However, gaining weight doesn’t happen instantly or exactly like this for several reasons: 1. Energy Partitioning: Not all excess calories turn into fat. Some may be used to build muscle, especially if you’re engaging in resistance training or if your body is in a muscle-building phase. 2. Water Retention: Rapid changes in weight are often due to fluctuations in water retention, glycogen stores, or the contents of your digestive system rather than an actual gain in fat. 3. Daily Variability: Calorie intake and expenditure fluctuate daily. A single day of overeating is unlikely to lead to a significant fat gain unless it becomes a consistent pattern. 4. Metabolic Adaptations: Your body may increase thermogenesis (calories burned through heat production and activity) when you consume excess calories, especially if you’re highly active. This is why it’s crucial to look at long-term patterns rather than obsessing over short-term fluctuations on the scale. Fat gain or loss happens over time as a result of sustained calorie surpluses or deficits. So, even if you overindulge on one day, it doesn’t mean you’ve permanently gained fat. A return to your regular eating and activity patterns will typically balance things out.