Stop Chasing Calorie Burn: How to Think About Exercise for Fat Loss and Long-Term Health
When it comes to exercise, people tend to get very granular. “I need to do more cardio.” “I should be doing more bootcamp training.” “What workout burns the most calories?” This way of thinking puts the focus on the wrong thing . We need to have a better mindset around fat loss. Exercise isn’t just about how many calories you burn in a single session - it’s about what you can do consistently , what supports your goals, and what keeps your body healthy long term. The Problem With Chasing Calorie Burn It’s easy to assume that fat loss comes down to choosing the workout that burns the most calories. But in the big picture: Workout calorie burn varies wildly day to day It’s often overestimated It plays a much smaller role than people think Focusing too much on calories burned during exercise can lead to: Doing workouts you hate Burning out quickly Inconsistency Feeling like you need to “earn” food None of that is sustainable. The Most Important Question:...
