Do Women REALLY Need Exercise to Lose Weight? (Truth Revealed)

Are you tired of the age-old advice that says you have to spend countless hours at the gym to shed those extra pounds? Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about exercise and weight loss

Hi, my name is Lesya and this channel is dedicated to empowering professional women on their weight loss journey.

Today, we're going to challenge the commonly held belief that exercise is the key to weight loss.

We'll explore scientific studies that reveal exercise may not be as effective for weight loss as previously thought and I'll also share with you a breakthrough nutritional strategy that works faster than sweating your butt off at the gym.

So, let's dive into the truth about exercise and weight loss!

For years, we've been told that to lose weight, we need to hit the gym and burn calories through exercise.

I've worked with so many female clients that think the reason why they aren't losing weight is because they don't work out.

They beat themselves up for not having the motivation and energy to hit the gym, believing that is the reason they can't shed the stubborn pounds.

Why do we as women believe that we "have to" work out in order to lose weight?

One reason is societal expectations and media influence. We are bombarded with messages suggesting that slim and fit bodies are attainable through rigorous workout routines.

Then there's the good ole fitness industry and its flashy marketing. 

With an abundance of advertisements promoting exercise equipment, gym memberships, and fitness programs, it's no wonder that women are led to believe that exercise is the key to shedding pounds.

Many women also misunderstand calorie expenditure. While it's true that physical activity burns calories, the amount burned during a workout is often overestimated.

This misconception can lead women to believe that they must engage in excessive exercise to create a substantial calorie deficit, potentially leading to frustration and disappointment when weight loss goals are not met.

While exercise is undoubtedly beneficial for our overall health and well-being, recent studies have questioned its efficacy as the primary driver of weight loss.

Contrary to popular belief, exercise can actually increase appetite and lead to compensatory eating.

When we engage in physical activity, our bodies expend energy and, in response, hunger signals are triggered.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that exercise alone does not necessarily result in weight loss due to the compensatory increase in food intake.

This means that after a workout, we may unconsciously consume more calories than we burned, thereby offsetting the calorie deficit necessary for weight loss.

Exercise can also impact our hormones, which play a crucial role in appetite regulation and weight management.

Research has shown that intense exercise can disrupt the balance of appetite hormones, such as ghrelin and leptin.

Ghrelin, known as the "hunger hormone," increases appetite, while leptin helps regulate energy balance and suppresses appetite.

A study published in the journal Obesity Reviews revealed that exercise-induced changes in appetite hormones can result in increased hunger and a drive to consume more calories.

This hormonal response may undermine weight loss efforts for some women.

Scientific studies consistently demonstrate that dietary interventions are more effective than exercise alone for weight loss.

A comprehensive review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition analyzed multiple studies and concluded that diet interventions result in greater weight loss compared to exercise interventions.

Another study published in the journal Obesity demonstrated that dietary changes, specifically a low-carbohydrate diet, were more effective for weight loss than exercise alone.

So, what's the solution? A keto-carb cycling lifestyle may be the answer for you.

By reducing our carbohydrate intake and increasing our fat and protein intake, we can help balance our hormones and encourage our bodies to burn fat for fuel instead of storing it.

However, as women, we don't want to be in ketosis for too long for many reasons all of which I covered in an entire video on this channel.

By following a  keto-carb cycling lifestyle, you alternate between periods of low-carb, high-fat eating and higher-carb, lower-fat eating. This approach helps keep your body in a state of fat-burning while still providing enough energy for your daily needs.

Numerous scientific studies have shown that a keto-carb cycling lifestyle can be an effective way for women to lose weight and keep it off.

This is a strategy that I personally use with my female clients, some who don't exercise at all and they are able to drop up to 30 lbs within just 12 weeks of my program, so I know this works.

I want to make this clear, I am not saying you should stop working out. 

Exercise is crucial for our overall health, however, it may not be the most efficient way to lose weight.

Instead, a holistic clean keto and carb cycling lifestyle, focusing on dietary adjustments and hormonal balance, can be a more effective approach for professional women seeking to shed fat.

If you want to learn more about this breakthrough fat loss approach for women, check out my free training in the description.