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I get this question a lot: “Can you help me lose 10 pounds?”
Want to lose 10 pounds? It’s not about quick fixes or magic workouts — it’s about consistency. Learn how to combine high-intensity training, steady-state cardio, and smart nutrition to build lasting results and real transformation.
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October 29, 2025
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I get this question a lot: “Can you help me lose 10 pounds?”
The short answer? Yes — but let’s get real for a second — losing 10 pounds isn’t magic. It’s not about the perfect supplement, a 30-day challenge, or one killer workout. It’s about showing up, pushing hard, and doing it again tomorrow. The secret sauce? Consistency. The kind that doesn’t fade when motivation does. If you’re training in a high-intensity group setting you’re already on the right track. Those sessions are calorie-crushing machines. They push your heart rate up, build lean muscle, and fire up your metabolism long after class is over. That “afterburn” effect? It’s real, and it’s one of your best tools for burning fat.
But here’s the piece most people overlook: you can’t go all-out every day. That’s where Zone 1 and Zone 2 cardio come in. These lower-intensity sessions — steady walks, light jogs, cycling, or rowing at a comfortable pace — help your body become more efficient at burning fat for fuel. It’s the perfect balance to those hard-hitting classes. One fuels your fire; the other keeps it burning steady.
Then there’s the nutrition side — the make-or-break factor. You can’t out-train a poor diet, period. Losing 10 pounds means fueling your body with nutrient-rich foods, hitting your protein goals, and keeping your calorie balance in check. Not every meal has to be perfect, but every choice adds up.
And that’s the real message here: consistency beats intensity. It’s not about doing everything perfectly for two weeks, it’s about showing up, again and again, even when you don’t feel like it. The workouts, the meals, the water, the rest — all those small daily habits compound into real change.
So if you’re ready to lose those 10 pounds, start there. Train with purpose. Mix your high-intensity sessions with steady-state cardio. Eat to fuel, not to restrict. Then stay the course.
Because the real transformation? It’s not just the 10 pounds — it’s who you become by showing up every day to earn it.
Hope to see you in the gym soon!
LeAnn
