Recently I was having lunch with a friend who was lamenting to me that she's been working out for a year and hasn't lost any weight.

I flat out said, weight loss has very little to do with exercise. It's all about your food.

She was surprised as she expected to have lost some weight from her 3-4X a week gym routine that she's maintained.

She asked about drinking. Unfortunately, when weight loss is your goal, it's wise to cut back. I had one client that cut it out for a month and lost 8lbs!

What I was telling her was no surprise, it's just a bummer to hear. I've seen many people over the years think exercise was the key to weight loss. I distinctly remember a guy at my gym on New Year's Eve day say out loud... I'm working out now, so I can work off all the crap I'm going to eat later. Uggghhh.

Weight loss is simple. But it's not easy. Focus on real food- protein/fiber. Drink water. Cut out processed foods- they do not do your body any favors. Break up with sugar aka the bad boyfriend except on very special occasions. Drink less. Simple but not easy.

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