Burning Fat, Made Incredibly Simple.

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Fat loss isn’t easy.

And it’s not too difficult to see why. We live in a world constructed and fine-tuned towards one thing—convenience. And we set ourselves right smack in the middle of the worst environment for sticking to a routine that prioritizes exercise and healthy eating.

Seriously, think about the world that we’ve created. It’s bonkers.

• We drive virtually everywhere in cars or vehicles
• We can have anything on our doorstep in a click of a button or swipe of a card
• There’s a fast-food establishment slinging salty, sweet, palatable, easy-to-consume treats and delicacies on every corner of every block of every neighborhood

So then, there’s no question why such a large number of individuals in this environment are struggling with their weight and health. It’s just too easy to get sucked into.

Obesity has skyrocketed in the last decades. A simple search tells me over two-thirds of adults in the US are overweight. Over two-thirds. It’s normal to be overweight.

Living healthy and seeing fat loss in this environment isn’t easy. But, it can be simple.

We need to first understand and review how exactly fat loss works. What process does someone go through in order to “burn” body-fat? I could explain it with words or get into the nitty-gritty science, but I’m a big fan of analogies. Plus pictures are more fun.

Think of our bodies like a bucket of water. Throughout the course of our day we add slowly to our bucket. At the end of each day, our bucket is emptied and we start over.

Eating balanced meals and moving more slows how quickly our bucket fills.

When we over-eat and are less active we are pouring water into our bucket more quickly. And, done consistently, this may lead to the water in our bucket to spill-over.

An overflowing bucket = We gain weight

A balanced bucket = We maintain weight

A partially filled bucket = We lose weight

What’s the goal for fat loss, then? To fill the bucket just enough to where there’s a gap at the end of each day. You don’t want a dry, empty bucket. That’s not what you want.

You want to create a small enough gap. That gap is essential. It’s called a “calorie deficit” and it’s the number one thing (in fact, it’s the only thing) responsible for seeing fat loss. So, creating the gap? That’s a matter of being able to answer a few questions.

What’s the flow of water going into your bucket?

What’s the rate of calories you’re putting out? That’s exercise.

What’s the rate of calories you’re taking in? That’s nutrition.

After looking more closely at each of these things, it becomes simple. Will it take effort to adjust the flow of water going into and out of your bucket? Without a doubt, it will.

But it’s no longer a task that’s clouded by confusion.

To see what I mean, I want you to understand my experiences as a coach. I’ve guided many folks through this exact process of creating this “gap” that I’m talking about in order to allow them to achieve their fat loss goals. See their stories yourself.

Honestly, the best thing about this all? It’s not fat loss or even the results you achieve. It’s the skill and the knowledge you gain. It stays with you and influences all choices that you make to lead you into better living, better health, and a better life.

Does that mean you have to give up those treats and delicacies you enjoy? Hell no.

Quite honestly, I’m a deep dish pizza and sushi loving fiend. And I enjoy these things regularly and enjoy them even more knowing that they are driving my progress and are not off-limits to me or something that is “bad” for me to have… not the right mentality.

I really hope that by reading this, things are more clear to you. My goal as a coach, as a writer, as someone who has a passion for this is to make it all simple. Clear-cut.

But, the onus comes back on you. To apply and act on this information. To get moving and to put into place your own plan, be held accountable, and to be both persistent and consistent. It won’t be easy, but at least you now know—it can be simple.