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- Cardio keeps you fat
For years, I thought cardio was the key to getting lean.
Run longer, sweat more, burn fat. Right?
Wrong.
Here’s what really happens when you rely on endless cardio:
• Your body burns glycogen (stored carbs), not fat
• Hunger hormones spike, cravings go crazy
• Muscle tissue gets broken down for fuel
• Metabolism slows so you burn fewer calories at rest
• Cortisol (stress hormone) rises, locking fat onto your belly
The result? You get hungrier, weaker, and fatter over time.
No wonder so many people spend hours on treadmills without ever looking lean.
So what actually works?
When I finally dropped 20 lbs in 65 days, it wasn’t from more cardio.
It was from fixing these:
• Lift heavy → preserves muscle and forces your metabolism to stay high.
• Protein first → 1g per pound of bodyweight every day. It kills cravings, boosts metabolism, and keeps you full.
• Walk more → 8–12k steps a day for insulin sensitivity and recovery.
• Sleep 7–9 hours → your fat-loss hormones (testosterone, GH, leptin) depend on it.
• Cut liquid calories → sodas, juices, creamers, alcohol. Zero satiety, all fat gain.
• Intermittent fasting → 16:8 or 18:6. Not magic, just fewer windows to snack mindlessly.
• Gut health → bloat and inflammation block fat loss. Heal it, and your metabolism works smoother.
• Hydration → 3–4L water daily. Dehydration slows fat burning more than people realize.
And here’s the big one: stress.
Chronically elevated cortisol makes fat loss impossible, no matter how “perfect” your diet is.
Fixing stress is often the hidden lever.The protocol I teach
The protocol I teach
You don’t need to slash 1,000 calories a day.
Even a small 250-calorie deficit works if your hormones, sleep, and muscle mass are in check.
But calories alone aren’t enough.
You also need to control insulin, because high insulin keeps your body in “storage mode,” blocking fat breakdown.
That’s why balancing protein, fiber, and healthy fats matters as much as the deficit itself.
Want the full breakdown?
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It’s helped busy parents, professionals, even beginners finally understand fat loss without starving themselves or running endless miles.
Fat loss is simple.
The fitness industry made it complicated so they could sell you more.
Get the basics right, sleep, stress, protein, muscle, insulin, and the fat comes off faster than you think.
— LongevityLab
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or supplement.