You've committed to losing weight, so you do what you think is best — you cut calories and get your cardio on. But, as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, Sohee Lee (@soheefit on Instagram), said in a recent post, "This is backwards!"
Instead of living on lettuce and doing endless hours on the treadmill, Sohee posted this pyramid to explain "the hierarchy of fat loss." As an evidence-based fitness coach, she says this is what you need to prioritize, in this order:
That's it! Focus your energy on what's most effective in helping you make progress. "A solid diet paired with resistance training, plus proper sleep and stress management will take you far."