Last week, one of my clients messaged me after doing 45 minutes of cardio. She said, “Surely I’ve burned enough to lose fat now, right?”
I get it. Cardio feels like the hard part, so it must be the thing that burns fat.
However, it’s way easier to eat 300 fewer calories than it is to try and burn 300 extra calories through cardio.
In fact, the calories you burn during exercise are only a small part of the total your body burns each day. Most of it comes from just existing, your body ticking over, keeping you alive.
So, if you’re trying to lose fat, the biggest lever is your diet. Cardio can help a little, but it’s not the main thing. It’s like a cherry on top, not the whole sundae.
You can do hours of cardio and still gain fat if you’re eating too much. That’s why it’s important to focus on:
– Eating fewer calories than their body needs
– Getting enough protein so you can stick to the calorie deficit easier
– Eating enough fat to keep their hormones happy
– And being generally active throughout the day
Cardio is great for your heart, but if fat loss is your goal, your food matters way more.
By the way, whenever you’re ready, here are 3 more ways I can help you:
1. Grab a free copy of my new book – Lower Body Workouts for Women
If you’ve been doing random exercises at the gym without a plan, this is for you. Steal one of my favourite workout templates to build strong and toned legs! Click here to grab your free copy.
2. Join Our Strong Not Skinny Program
I’m putting together a new Strong Not Skinny group at the end of this month… stay tuned for details. If you’d like me to create a brand-new strength program for you each month so you can build strength and muscle, join our WAITLIST HERE, and I’ll give you first access before spots open to the public.
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