Losing weight in the age of TikTok is like trying to follow a recipe while someone’s constantly changing the ingredients—constant distractions, conflicting advice, and you’re never sure what the final result will be. Between Ozempic (and its “dupes“), the 30-30-30 Method, and the carnivore diet, there’s endless (and loud) chatter around how to drop pounds. And though there are plenty of wrong ways to lose weight, there isn’t one right way, which is why there are countless opinions and methods on it.
TikTok fitness creator Bri Gale is going against the trends and taking it back to the basics, saying sustainable weight loss boils down to what she calls the ABCD Method. “If you’re following those [steps], you’ll be successful, especially when it comes to weight loss and just having a healthy lifestyle,” Gale said in her video introducing it. Read on for the breakdown of the ABCD weight loss method.
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The purpose of this article is not to encourage weight loss but to debunk misconceptions, provide clarity, and offer factual insight on a topic you’ve probably heard about from social media. But before we get into it, know this: You are good enough. Your body is good enough. No, most of us do not need to lose weight. Our goal is to provide research-backed insight to help you live your healthiest life without telling you what health goals are and are not right for you. So if weight loss is your goal, we want to offer positive, healthy, and research-backed information that can be beneficial instead of harmful.
The ABCD Weight Loss Method
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Many experts agree the first step to any health goal—weight loss included—is getting your mind on board. So much so that Gale cites a winning mindset as the starting point for weight loss. “You have to believe that you are capable, beautiful, powerful, strong,” she said. “You can do anything you put your mind to. Whenever your mind believes something, you can do it. So you have to believe that you are.” If you don’t think that you can lose weight, you won’t. But if you’ve got the self-confidence that you will? You’re more likely to follow through on your promises to yourself and keep at it when you’ve had a setback (or five).
Trusting you’re capable of getting healthier translates to making decisions that align with your goals, like staying active and choosing nutritious foods. Every time you walk 10 minutes a day or hit your 30 grams of protein at breakfast, you’re telling yourself, “I can do this.” And the research is there: Someone who enhances their sense of self-worth has a greater chance of being proactive about their health and losing weight than a person who seeks an external solution.
(B)asics
As oversimplified as it may seem, shedding weight is not found in quick-fix, Band-Aid hacks; it’s a long-term commitment. “The basics work for a reason…” Gale explained in her video. “When you’re trying to lose weight…whole foods, water, working out, and walking. That’s it. Stop trying all the new fads. Stop trying everything new that pops up on your screen. Stick to the basics, and you will get there.” The tenets of losing weight are straightforward and sustainable: Eat fewer processed foods (instead, stock up on nutrient-dense and more filling fare, like lean proteins, veggies, fruits, healthy fats, and complex carbs), keep the water coming (it’s never been easier, thanks to #WaterTok), engage in movement you actually enjoy (rather than to burn off last night’s “cheat” meal), and get your steps in (whether you partake in the Japanese walking routine or trekking backwards). Real change is made with sustainable lifestyle choices. After all, the more complicated the (weight loss) plan, the harder it is to maintain.
(C)onsistency
Simplicity (read: the basics above) makes consistency easier, and consistency is what drives weight loss success. “If you want to see weight loss, you have to have consistency…” Gale said. “You have to stick with something long enough to see results from it, and that is called consistency.” Our bodies thrive on routine—be it exercise, eating habits, or sleep. And the more consistent you are, the more second nature those become. Pick one or two practices to tackle first (and make it measurable): Maybe it’s having at least 30 grams of protein at breakfast, drinking four cups of water before lunch, or lifting weights three times a week. Showing up for yourself every day builds self-trust (see Step A), which builds momentum.
(D)iscipline
Motivation comes and goes, but discipline is what kicks in when you’re unmotivated, tired, stressed—when most people throw in the towel. “Discipline is doing things despite your emotions, so doing it when you don’t have motivation, and that is absolutely key,” Gale explained. It’s considering the future payoff over the instant gratification temptations. Think: going to the Pilates class you signed up for when you’d much rather bed rot, whipping up a nourishing, home-cooked meal as opposed to making a fast food run, or taking a walk in between meetings in place of doom scrolling. Discipline means reconnecting to why losing weight matters to you—whether it’s “I want to be more energized,” “I want to feel more comfortable in my own body,” or “I want to overcome gymtimidation and do other activities I’ve avoided.”
Katherine Chang, Wellness Staff Writer
Katherine Chang is The Everygirl’s Wellness Staff Writer with over five years of experience in the health and wellness space. She navigates the latest wellness topics and trends through expert interviews and studies, and she’s always first in line to try them firsthand.
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