Where does our fat go when we exercise?

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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the best exercise for calorie burning.

The type of calories you burn depends on your diet and exercise habits. If you consume sugar, you’re going to burn sugar calories. If you consume fat without sugar, you’ll bur ...

Do you have a goal to lose weight? If so, you're probably thinking about how you need to exercise more. And that can certainly help. But what about the 23 hours a day you're not at the gym? How much you move during those hours — from walking to the mailbox to fidgeting at your ...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2441: Rachel Trotta clarifies the misconception around spot-toning and advocates for a holistic approach to fat loss. She i ...  Show more