If you’re looking to lose weight, then you may do things to move you in the right direction.

Like including more exercise...

Or changing what you eat.

And this will work...but after a period of time, it may stop working.

So you may cut calories in order to get the scale moving in the right direction again.

But is this the right approach?

Sadly, it may not be. Yes, taking in fewer calories will help you lose weight in theory...

But cutting them too low may actually have the opposite effect.

You see, your body is very good at monitoring how many calories you’re eating and burning.

Eat too many calories, and it stores the excess as fat.

Eat too little...and your body rebels. It may send signals to your brain to stimulate your appetite and encourage you to eat.

If you’re able to prevent your hunger and cravings from derailing your weight loss...

Your body may slow things down—especially your metabolism--making it harder to burn stubborn fat and lose weight.

And...

When your calories are too low, your body tends to conserve fat and burn muscle for energy—leading to a slower metabolism and higher body fat levels.

This is why it’s so important to maintain the right amount of calories to continue to fuel your weight loss.

Anything less than 1200-1500 calories may not be enough to fuel your activity, and the different metabolic processes going on inside your body.

If you’re looking to lose weight...and you think cutting your calories even lower than they already are will work...there’s a good chance you’re going to be frustrated with your results.

Instead of tracking the amount of calories you eat, always include a lean protein, an easily digestible carb, and some healthy fats with each meal.

This will help you maintain a healthy calorie level—therefore encouraging more fat loss—and keeping cravings and hunger feelings away.

If you’re lost or confused on how to get started with a healthier eating plan, feel free to reply back to this email, and we will gladly set up a time to help guide you through the process.

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Coach Aaron

P.S.: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you:

1. Let's Talk About Your Goals. Most gyms want you to simply adapt to their program, but I want to help you achieve your goal is the best possible way for you. If you'd like to get on a personal call and discuss what you'd like to achieve and get my help in developing a plan to get you there, I'm happy to get on a free coaching call to help. Just reply with 'Call' in the subject line and we'll get it set up.

2. Train With Me...For FREE. If you'd like to come in for a free training session...1 on 1 or group...I'd love to have you in as my guest. Training somewhere new can be out of someone's comfort zone, so I want to make it as easy as possible for you to see if this is the best place for you to reach your goals. Just reply with 'Train' in the subject line and we'll figure out what type of session you'd enjoy most and when coming in would be convenient for you.

3. Try My '28 Days To Look & Feel Great' Program. I'm going to be taking a few new clients through a 28 day program to help them look and feel great as they get back into a routine this Fall. If you'd be interested in learning more, reply and put '28' in the subject line.

4. I have FREE Open Office Hours during the week where you can call in and speak to me about your goals. The call is just 15 minutes out of your week, but the insights you’ll discover could impact you for a lifetime! To schedule your FREE consultation, reply and put 'Call' in the subject line.

Aaron Hines, Owner M.S. Exercise Physiology ACSM-CPT, NASM-FNS, TRX, TPI-Level 1 & F2, CSAC, Pn1