Recently clients have ask me about the claims of calorie burning as posted in social media. One of many jobs as a coach is to help the health seeker to sort out myth vs. fact. So, is the key to weight loss burning calories a myth or a fact?
First and foremost the research indicates most people over estimate the actual calorie burn during exercise. So, if the resource citing calorie burn does not have a scientific method to calculate the amount of calories burned then claims of "X calories" should be noted as "estimated".
My advise to clients is this...
do NOT depend on exercise exclusively to lose or control your weight...period...learn how to balance the dynamics of health.
You might have expected to just see the words Nutrition and Exercise, but as you notice there are several elements listed in this diagram. My theory based on my personal experience of getting healthy is a balance of nutrition, exercise and SLEEP! Yep, SLEEP...total shock to some of you? Well, if all of these are in balance then you have Efficient Fitness.
Some day I want to complete the IRONMAN distance. This is a very lofty goal of completing 140.6 miles of swimming, biking and running. This goal is a work in progress for sure. However, I know that continued balance of these health dynamics help me build towards the goal. My main thing is being efficient at my fitness. A while back, I had the opportunity to cycle with a group of IRONMAN finishers one weekend. I got paired with a gal who had finished IM Wisconsin. As we rode up the mountain she ask me that day..."What are you training for?" My reply was, "I am training to be efficient." Her response was, "Wow, now that the first time, I have ever heard that!"
Regardless of your goal, get educated and be efficient. If you are not sure how to start feel free to give me a call. This process of health is tough. The market is saturated with many myths designed to get in your wallet. Unfortunately the world of health has become a money machine. Just take a look at the recent government shut down over mandated healthcare. So, I encourage you to shop around and make good decisions to help you meet your goals. As a friend once told me... "getting to the finish line injury free is half the battle".
Your finish line may not be at the end of an Ironman, Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or even a 5K. Your finish might be losing weight, reduction of body fat or a lower BMI. Regardless of the finish line the principles remain the same. If you are struggling maybe your goals have not been defined. You might have a goal but your struggling to get to the finish. If you need help in any way, I am here for you!
xoxo
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