MODULE 9 LESSON 1

Whatever diet you choose to follow, it will only work because of one principle. A calorie deficit.

If you want to lose fat, energy balance remains of primary importance. It's like gravity.

The law of the Universe you can't fuck with.

I don't care what wonder diet or magic supplement springs up next, unless it creates a calorie deficit, you won't lose fat.

But a calorie deficit is only part of the equation. Your ability to consistently stick to that calorie deficit is equally important. Simply put, if you can't adhere to your diet, then it's a waste of time.

So when you're deciding on the best method of dieting, make sure you do so with adherence at the forefront of your mind.
If you can't see yourself sticking to it after the diet is over, don't even start.

The 5 Laws Of Weight Loss
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To help you choose the right diet for you, here's the Iron Paradise Fitness, 5 Laws Of Weight Loss.
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  1. The method of dieting must create a calorie deficit.
  2. The method of dieting should fit your lifestyle and food preferences.
  3. The method of dieting should avoid excessive restrictions of certain foods.
  4. The method of dieting should not demonise certain foods.
  5. The method of dieting should provide guidance and structure and be easy to understand.

Whatever diet you're thinking about following, test it against the five laws before diving balls (or ovaries) deep. Or use the handy checklist below to give your diet the Spanish Inquisition prior to getting into bed together.

If you answer YES' to most of these questions, then rethink your approach before you get too far down the road to disappointment.
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  1. Is the diet plan unlikely to create a calorie deficit?
  2. Will you abandon this way of eating after the diet?
  3. Does the diet plan restrict a lot of foods you love?
  4. Will the diet negatively affect your training programme?
  5. Are you forcing yourself to adopt a way of eating that doesn't suit your lifestyle?
  6. Does the diet involve drinking several shakes, taking tons of supplements, detoxes, and cleanses?
  7. Is the diet promoted by an Insta-Guru who has zero clue about nutrition?
It really is as simple as that. Answer those questions with a firm NO and you're on to a winner.
And don't forget, simply eating less of the foods you eat at the moment might be the best place to start.
You might not even need a diet.