What’s the Best Exercise for Fat Loss?

Over the weekend I was asked, “What’s the best exercise method for fat loss — is it running?”

No, it’s not running — unless you love to run. And it’s probably not riding a unicycle juggling knives unless you love to ride a unicycle juggling knives.

The fat loss exercise routine that will give you long-term, sustainable results is the exercise you choose to love. Yes, choose.

Because in the beginning, for most, you’re going to suck. Embrace the suck. Babies don’t come out of the womb knowing how to walk and we don’t expect people new to swimming to perform like Michael Phelps.

You’re probably gonna suck for a while. It’s okay; stick with it and it will get easier.

Maybe your chosen form of exercise is hopscotch, Tae Bo, or roller derby.

Photography by Ryan McGuire
Photography by Ryan McGuire

It doesn’t matter what you choose.

All that matters is that you love it so much that it becomes a part of who you are — to the point that executing it consistently becomes effortless. If you can nail that down, the fat loss will follow.

Share
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit

Weight loss

Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Train your brain to eat like a “naturally thin” person

Take our 3-minute quiz and end the battle with your weight for good.

  • Become a magical unicorn that can just stop at one cookie
  • Build fat loss habits that make losing weight easy and permanent
  • Never download another weight loss app again
  • Don’t wait until Monday to get “back on track”
1
2
3
4
5
1. What is your goal?  
2. What gender do you identify with?  
3. What is your age?  
4. Having something to look forward to can be a big motivator to stick to your plan. Do you have an important event coming up?  
Please answer all questions to proceed
5. Our program, Unstuffed, uses psychology to understand your eating habits and personalize your plan. When do you typically feel an urge to grab a snack?  
6. What typically triggers your urge to snack and nibble?  
7. Have any life events led to weight gain in the last few years? (Choose all that apply)  
8. How long has it been since you were at your ideal weight? (Choose all that apply)  
Please answer all questions to proceed
9. Which statement best describes you?  
10. Which statement best describes you?  
11. Which statement best describes you?  
12. Which statement best describes you?  
Please answer all questions to proceed
13. Which statement best describes you?  
14. Which statement best describes you?  
15. Which statement best describes you?  
16. Which statement best describes you?  
17. Which statement best describes you?  
Please answer all questions to proceed
Enter your email to receive your diet personality assessment:  
First Name  
0.00

We’ll also be sending you scientifically proven tools to help you get started:

  • Lose the Diet, Gain a Life: 7 Steps to Food Freedom. A guide on how to eat and think like a “naturally thin” person without ever having to diet again.
  • Psychology-based Audio Lessons to take your first steps towards weight loss success.
Take The Quiz