In this episode, Pamela and I discuss NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis). We talk about what it is, how it can benefit us and how we can fit it in to our day to day.

We start by defining NEAT, and we share why it's good to incorporate this type of activity for overall health.

Walking is the easiest example of NEAT and it can aid in fat loss. This is NEAT that we can control. An example would be when we start counting our steps each day.

There are three layers of energy expenditure:

The first layer is going to be automatic human functioning. Our heartbeat, organ operations, breathing, etc.

The next layer is NEAT. Walking, cooking, cleaning, blinking, chewing, talking, etc.

The third layer is any type of traditional exercise that taxes our muscle fibers or gets the heart rate up.

Movement leads to more movement. NEAT is a part of an active person's life. NEAT can help with fat loss, but it also helps improve our mental health. When we lose body fat, we engage in more NEAT movements automatically. We're not aware of it happening in many cases.

Time Stamps:

0:39 - The N.E.A.T. acronym.

0:55 - What is NEAT?

2:16 - Why is NEAT good for an overall healthy lifestyle?

2:50 - Walking.

4:46 - Three layers of energy expenditure.

5:55 - Automatic calorie burn.

7:36 - Moving more leads to more movement.

8:34 - NEAT isn't just for fat loss.

9:59 - When we lose body fat, we engage in more NEAT automatically.

10:40 - When to use NEAT.

11:46 - Examples of NEAT.

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Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

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