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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 56 MIN

Why You’re Not Burning Fat (And What to Do Instead!) with Mark Sisson

from Earn Your Happy · host Lori Harder | YAP Media

Have you been told that running is the best way to burn fat? Are you exercising too much and still not losing fat? Listen to this. In this episode, Mark Sisson breaks down the biggest mistakes people make with exercise, the power of metabolic flexibility (why what you eat matters more than workouts), and why walking is one of the most underrated tools for longevity, brain function, and creativity. We talk about what happens when you train your body to burn fat instead of sugar and how walking has saved my marriage (it’s the best tool for ANY relationship). Get ready to ditch the exhausting workouts, optimize your metabolism, and move in a way that actually supports your body! Check out our Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - The hiring partner that makes it easy to post jobs for free, share with your network, and attract qualified candidates all in one place. Find your next great hire by posting your job for FREE at linkedin.com/qualified Shopify - Try the e-commerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Rocket Money - go to rocketmoney.com/EYH to check out the personal finance app that helps find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings.  Open Phone - Stop juggling all your customer calls and texts from your personal phone. Save 20% off your first 6 months when you go to openphone.com/earn  Saily - Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Go to https://saily.com/EARNHAPPY download the Saily app and use code 'EARNHAPPY' at checkout HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How does your childhood shape your health and wellness journey? 06:30 How chasing performance nearly destroyed Mark’s health (and what he did to fix it). 10:00 What mindset shift has helped you go for it and build multiple successful businesses? 14:15 Why working out LESS can actually make you stronger. 17:45 How walking increases creativity + problem-solving. 24:00 The science behind why walking is better than running for most people. 26:45 How do modern running shoes make injuries worse? 30:00 How to transition from running to walking without losing progress. 38:45 The biggest myths about exercise and longevity. 43:00 The five-toe minimalist shoe for walking and movement. 46:30 Why I believe going on walks is the best thing you can do for your relationship. RESOURCES Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Get your copy of Mark’s “Born to Walk” HERE Check out Peluva’s minimalist shoes HERE FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Mark: @marksissonprimal

Have you been told that running is the best way to burn fat? Are you exercising too much and still not losing fat? Listen to this. In this episode, Mark Sisson breaks down the biggest mistakes people make with exercise, the power of metabolic flexibility (why what you eat matters more than workouts), and why walking is one of the most underrated tools for longevity, brain function, and creativity. We talk about what happens when you train your body to burn fat instead of sugar and how walking has saved my marriage (it’s the best tool for ANY relationship). Get ready to ditch the exhausting workouts, optimize your metabolism, and move in a way that actually supports your body! Check out our Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - The hiring partner that makes it easy to post jobs for free, share with your network, and attract qualified candidates all in one place. Find your next great hire by posting your job for FREE at linkedin.com/qualified Shopify - Try the e-commerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Rocket Money - go to rocketmoney.com/EYH to check out the personal finance app that helps find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings.  Open Phone - Stop juggling all your customer calls and texts from your personal phone. Save 20% off your first 6 months when you go to openphone.com/earn  Saily - Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Go to https://saily.com/EARNHAPPY download the Saily app and use code 'EARNHAPPY' at checkout HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How does your childhood shape your health and wellness journey? 06:30 How chasing performance nearly destroyed Mark’s health (and what he did to fix it). 10:00 What mindset shift has helped you go for it and build multiple successful businesses? 14:15 Why working out LESS can actually make you stronger. 17:45 How walking increases creativity + problem-solving. 24:00 The science behind why walking is better than running for most people. 26:45 How do modern running shoes make injuries worse? 30:00 How to transition from running to walking without losing progress. 38:45 The biggest myths about exercise and longevity. 43:00 The five-toe minimalist shoe for walking and movement. 46:30 Why I believe going on walks is the best thing you can do for your relationship. RESOURCES Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Get your copy of Mark’s “Born to Walk” HERE Check out Peluva’s minimalist shoes HERE FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Mark: @marksissonprimal

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