115. The Truth About Calories: Why Exercise Isn’t the Key to Weight Loss

Is your desk job really to blame for stubborn weight gain? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson breaks down a groundbreaking global study led by Duke University researchers that challenges everything we’ve been told about calories, movement, and weight loss.Discover why total daily calorie burn is nearly the same in goat herders and office workers, and what that means for your personal health journey. You’ll learn about the Constrained Energy Expenditure Model, the truth behind ultra-processed foods, and why "eating less and moving more" misses the mark.If you've been exercising like crazy and still not losing weight, this episode is your wake-up call and your roadmap to smarter, sustainable results. Download our free guide to spotting ultra-processed ingredients at SmartWeightLossCoaching.com, and take your Next Best Action toward lasting health.Referenced in this Episode:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40658837/Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We’d be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We’re here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.