How I Lost Weight WITHOUT CARDIO (50+ lbs!)

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this to you before or not, but I really am not a big fan of cardio as a form of exercise or weight loss. In fact, I’ve lost over 50 lbs 3 different times after having babies without adding any cardio routine into my fitness plan. Don’t get me wrong - I’ve done my fair share of 5ks and mud runs, walks, bike rides, HIIT, swimming, and sprints in my day.

But overall, me and cardio don’t really jive well. I try to do as little as I can lol.
And, by cardio, I mean running on a treadmill or biking or running stairs or generally doing something on a machine at the gym purely to raise my heart rate so I can burn calories.

For the longest time, though, I thought that cardio was the only way to lose weight. I mean it’s all about calories in versus calories out, right?

Actually, that’s not the whole story... Watch the video to learn more!

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0:00 Introduction
0:03 A SWEET PEA CHEF
1:00 EAT CLEAN
1:44 START STRENGTH TRAINING
2:29 DRINK MORE WATER
3:07 EAT AT A CALORIE DEFICIT
3:33 TRY INTERMITTENT FASTING
4:29 MEAL PREP
5:07 EAT MORE PROTEIN
6:09 GET MORE SLEEP

[laceybaier_]

What's one thing you learned from this video you didn't know before? xoxo

[MsMaybaby]

How she loses weight:
1. Eat clean
2. Strength training
3. Drink 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water
4. Eat at a calorie deficit
5. Intermittent fasting
6. Meal prep
7. Protein
8. Rest

Made this list for myself as a reminder, hope it helps someone else ☺️

[DeborahLDavis]

Everything in last two months ive learned and practiced from you has paid off...27 pounds gone

[barbaraleszczynski]

Not an excessive amount....but moderate cardio is beneficial for the heart. 💕

[bone]

I am going to give it my all this time. I've been running 5 days a week for 3 miles and I just can't take it anymore. Today will be the start of this new Journey. I pray that I can do it. Correction I Know I Can Do It

[laurawaldie]

Hey Lacey! I know I have said this before, but I can't thank you enough for all your videos from intermittent fasting, macros, meal prep, foods and inflammation, to exercise. They have helped me tremendously with my weight loss. But probably more significant than that for me, is pain management for my chronic arthritis. I'm learning so much from you that I'm on the road to postponing my knee replacements. That's a very good thing! Thank you, Lacey, for all that you do for so many of us! You are quite literally a personal trainer and life coach!! 🤗🙏💖

[rivrrrat]

I’m 95 lbs down with another 45 to go, and Lacey, your vids are being so helpful! Love and appreciation to you!

[jibbygonewrong]

Sleep is so very important. The older I get, if I don't get good rest, it's like the entire day is messed up! Loved all the tips. Ty!!

[TheCallyjean]

PLEASE do a simple 30 minute strength training workout for us?

[juliesynakowski]

I love your videos, meal prepping looks amazing and I love your home gym, I've been following your push/pull workouts and I love them. I'm down 23 lbs since beginning of year, doing it slow and steady and it will be permanent this time :-)

[melissaolvera]

It makes since that sleep plays a roll. I was gaining holiday weight and eating sugary treats at work and not getting enough sleep working 9 to 6:30 everyday since Nov. It all played in to me gaining 13lbs. I already want to lose weigh so i got a job only to gain more. I have lost 11 of those pounds and going for the other 22lbs! Your videos have haelped me so much! Thank you!

[emmaberry]

1. Eat clean
2. Strength training
3. Drink water 💧
4. Eating at a calorie deficit
5. Intermittent fasting
6. Meal prep
7. High protein meals
8. Rest

[laurennn__]

I’m so excited to try this your way, I used to think you have to burn off more calories than you’ve eaten in a day and it stressed me out so much. Thanks so much for this vid 🙌🏾❤️

[aneshka]

After watching your videos I feel more confident, eating healthy and preparing real food. You make it seems so easy to prepare these healthy meals. Thnx for the inspiration and keep up the good work !

[TheCallyjean]

Right now I still have an hour to go ... 16/8 fasting ... I'm SO hungry!! Already had 3 cups of coffee!!

[hanas.]

Cardio makes me extremely hungry. It's counterproductive for someone like myself

[valerie]

Strength training is a game changer!
I want abs like yours! I’ll start food prepping. Great tip!
Do you have “treat days”?

[aleashaprice]

Hey Lacey! I just want to say thank you, you have helped me so much with my weight loss!

[PB-sizt]

Thank you for this video, im sure your very busy but if i can i ask you is it good to do HIIT Pilates whilst doing strength training? Also do i need a lot of equipment? (i cant fit a whole gym or go to one). Thanks and have a great year <3

[TheCallyjean]

I love your practicality ... Not a keto diet ... Using products that are more 'real'! Thank you for sharing!!