Insane Calorie Deficit Results With No Cardio!

11 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this video, Eric Roberts recounts a personal weight‑loss experiment in which he avoided formal cardio and instead relied on heavy‑weight resistance training, precise calorie tracking, and daily walking. He lifted heavy weights (5–10 reps per set, near failure) four times a week, maintained a daily intake of roughly 2,400–2,600 calories, and ensured he walked at least 5,000 steps each day. Over a period of just over two months, he lost 25 pounds. Roberts concludes that nutrition, weightlifting, and modest daily activity are the primary drivers of weight loss, not extensive cardio sessions.

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I tried to lose weight without doing any cardio, and here's what happened. Before I show you the final result, let me tell you what I did do with my workouts and my nutrition. For my workouts, I lifted weights 4 times per week. In these workouts, I did not lift light weight for high reps. Instead, I tried to lift heavy weights for 5 to 10 reps and push myself close to failure. Then for my nutrition, I counted my calories and made sure I hit my daily calorie goal. My calorie goal was around 2,400 to 2,600 calories per day. And while I didn't do any cardio, I did make sure to walk at least 5,000 steps per day. With all of this, in just over 2 months, I was able to lose 25 pounds. This goes to show you don't need a ton of cardio to lose weight because your nutrition, weightlifting, and daily steps is where the majority of your weight loss comes from.