Weight Loss: Why Too Much Cardio Could Be Sabotaging Your Progress
Walking Your Way to Weight Loss: Influencer Justin O’Regan Reveals Surprising Cardio Secret
Could too much cardio be sabotaging your weight loss efforts? Weight loss coach and influencer Justin O’Regan, who famously shed over 130 pounds in his early twenties, says yes. in a recent Instagram video,O’Regan revealed what he believes is the “number one mistake people make when trying to lose weight” – relying too heavily on cardio.While cardio undoubtedly burns calories and boosts cardiovascular health, O’Regan warns that it can also trigger increased hunger, leading to overeating and potentially negating any calorie deficit achieved.
“When I lost 130 pounds, I hardly did any cardio,” O’Regan explained in the video. “Of course, it burns calories, but it also makes you hungrier, which can lead to eating back all the calories you just burned—and sometimes even more.”
So, what’s the solution? O’Regan recommends ditching the intense cardio sessions and embracing a simpler, more enduring approach: walking.
“Take a few short walks throughout the day to increase your step count,” he suggests. “You’ll burn the same amount of calories, if not more, without the extra hunger or soreness.”
For beginners, O’Regan recommends aiming for 8,000 to 10,000 steps daily, gradually increasing to 12,000–15,000 steps for optimal fat-burning results. This method not only helps manage hunger but also minimizes the physical strain associated with high-impact workouts.
Watch the video here: