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Don’t make fat loss harder than it needs to be.

To lose 1 lb of fat, you need to create a (roughly) 3500 calorie deficit.

To keep it simple, that could look like 500 calories per day, for a whole week.

Have you ever tried to burn 500 calories doing cardio or lifting weights?

It’s brutal.

Have you ever tried eating 500 calories less?

It’s not so bad, really.

It could simply be the difference between swapping regular soda for diet soda and your dessert you call a coffee for an espresso each morning.

That’s literally your 500 calorie deficit right there!

We haven’t even touched your food yet.

If you love running or lifting weights, that’s cool.

Me too.

But if you’re trying to lose fat using exercise, it likely means you’ve got to train hard, every single day.

Training every day sucks, especially for muscle growth.

Even more so if you’re just getting back into the gym or… You know…

Have a life outside of the gym? Maybe a family? A job? Friends?

Nope, me neither.

Take my word for it - it’s infinitely easier to just eat less calories each day.

So you’re probably thinking…

If cardio is terrible for fat loss and lifting weights is even worse…

Why go to the gym then? Why do cardio at all?

Lifting weights builds and retains muscle mass.

The more muscle you can keep during a fat loss phase, the “faster” your metabolism will be.

In this study the participants were split into two groups.

Group One performed cardio.

Group Two lifted weights.

They all consumed 800 calories per day.

(I know - that’s insane. Please don’t do that.)

What’s even more insane is that the group that lifted weights actually gained muscle. 2 lbs in 12 weeks to be precise.

The cardio group?

They lost weight… 9 lbs of it was lean mass or muscle.

You can only imagine how much harder future dieting would have been for them with 9 lbs less muscle on their frame, and a reduced metabolism because of that. 

Think of cardio not as the driver of fat loss, but just a little booster pack you can add on to help push things along.

Cardio is also great for your heart health.

And the best part of all is you don’t have to hit the treadmill, you can find something you actually enjoy.

Running, hiking, playing , dancing to house music, bedroom antics. They all burn calories.

So let’s do a quick fire recap and answer all of your questions around lifting weights, doing cardio, and fat loss.

Do you NEED to do cardio to lose fat?

No. 

What if I like it?

Then do it, you weirdo.

Do you NEED to lift weights to lose fat?

No. But you should lift weights anyway.

Can I do cardio and weights on the same day?

Yes - do your weights first.

What’s the best type of cardio?

Whatever you enjoy.

According to the National Weight Registry Control which collects data from people who have managed to not only lose weight but also keep it off…

Walking is the most frequently reported activity amongst successful dieters.
There’s certainly something to that. Walking doesn’t suck as much as slaving away on a treadmill.

In fact, increasing your step count adds years to your lifespan. It’s that important.

Can I really lose fat without doing any cardio?

You absolutely can.

Lift weights to build muscle.

Do your cardio for your health.

Use your diet to lose fat.

And if you need help setting up your diet to lose fat…

That’s what the SHRED Method is for…

This is our guide designed to help you drop your first 5-15 lbs in 30 days for FREE.

You’ll find it in the Guides Section within our Private Community: Fat Loss Hacks For Frustrated Dieters.

It’s currently free to join.

See you on the inside!