Fat loss

NEAT: The Fat-Loss Lever You’re Ignoring

The calories you burn outside the gym — walking, standing, chores, fidgeting — are called NEAT, and for most people they matter more than the workout itself.

Why NEAT is huge

A single gym session might burn 250–400 calories. But NEAT can swing your daily burn by hundreds of calories depending on how much you move the other 23 hours — and it quietly drops when you’re dieting.

Easy ways to raise it

When fat loss stalls, people often think "eat less." Frequently the real fix is move a bit more all day — NEAT crept down without you noticing.

Quick answers

Is NEAT better than cardio?

It’s complementary. NEAT is easier to sustain and adds up all day; cardio adds targeted burn and fitness.

How do I track NEAT?

Steps are the simplest proxy. Rising steps usually means rising NEAT.

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