Show Notes
You’re working out. You’re getting your steps. Maybe you’re strength training. And yet… the scale isn’t moving. And you’re brain is going WTF??!??! In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions about exercise and weight loss and why doing “all the right things” can still leave you feeling stuck. I get into: * Why making weight loss your only reason for exercising is setting you up to quit * The difference between exercise and moving your body throughout the day (and...
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