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The Biggest Fat Loss Mistake You Don’t Realize You’re Making

Most guys focus on cutting calories and ramping up workouts, but if you’re still not losing fat, here’s what might be happening:

• You’re Eating Too Little – Slashing calories too aggressively slows metabolism and burns muscle along with fat.

• Your NEAT is Too Low – NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is the calories you burn outside the gym—walking, fidgeting, taking the stairs. If you’re sedentary most of the day, your fat loss will stall.

• You’re Not Strength Training Enough – Lifting weights maintains muscle, which keeps your metabolism firing. Cardio alone won’t cut it.

Fix It:

• Maintain a moderate calorie deficit (300-500 calories per day).

• Get at least 7,000-10,000 steps per day—movement matters.

• Lift weights 3-4 times per week to preserve muscle and metabolism.

Fat loss isn’t about just eating less—it’s about eating right and moving smarter.

Pro Tip: The Best Cardio for Men Over 40—Without Wrecking Your Joints

As you get older, pounding your joints with high-impact cardio (looking at you, long-distance running) isn’t the best idea. Instead, focus on low-impact options that burn fat without beating up your knees and back.

• Incline Walking – Burns as many calories as running but is much easier on the joints.

• Rowing – Full-body cardio that builds muscle and endurance.

• Cycling – Great for heart health and leg strength without joint stress.

• Swimming – One of the best low-impact cardio workouts for fat loss and endurance.

You don’t need to destroy your body to get lean—train smarter, not harder.

Question from Our Readers:

"How much sleep do I actually need for fat loss and muscle growth?"

• Kevin, 49, from Phoenix, AZ

If you’re lifting and eating well but not seeing results, lack of sleep could be the missing piece.

• Muscle Growth Requires Recovery – Sleep is when your body releases growth hormone and repairs muscle.

• Fat Loss Depends on Hormones – Poor sleep increases cortisol (stress hormone), making fat loss harder.

• Sleep Deprivation Increases Cravings – Less sleep = more hunger and sugar cravings.

The Sweet Spot: Aim for 7-9 hours per night for optimal fat loss, muscle retention, and energy levels.

Fit Trivia: What fitness craze took the 1980s by storm, filling gyms and living rooms alike?

Answer: Aerobics. Led by icons like Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons, aerobics classes and VHS workouts became the go-to fitness trend of the decade.

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