The go-to fat loss tool that most people clamp onto right out of the gate is cardio, often at the expense of the most powerful tool of body composition change: strength training. Join co-coach, Steph Miramontes, and me on the Fat Murder Podcast as we put exercise in its proper place in your fat loss tool belt to help you get the results you're working towards so you can move on to other, more interesting things in your life. Topics discussed: Why people engage in extreme exercise (hint: it’s rooted in fear) The problems most people run into when they ramp up their exercise while decreasing their food intake (and what to do instead) Physical signs that you're doing too much exercise and what the “right amount” actually is Psychological clues to look out for to determine whether your relationship with exercise is unhealthy Subtle ways that MORE exercise actually reduces your chances at weight loss success The BEST exercise for weight loss Those are just a few of the topics covered in this week’s episode. Which one of the bullet points are you most interested in learning about? Connect with Leslie: Website Instagram Facebook If you’re struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you’re interested in personalized coaching, apply here. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, get my free guide — Lose the Diet, Gain a Life. I'll show you how to drop unwanted pounds without ever having to diet again. Go to lesliehooper.com for the guide.