TV fitness guru's five ways to lose weight without going to the gym or using fat jabs
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SHELI McCoy has made her name as Sabre, the mighty Gladiator.
But she is also a businesswoman, gym owner and fierce advocate for women's health.
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Sheli, aka Sabre, shares her top tips
She is now writing a monthly health and wellbeing column 'Live Stronger, Live Longer' with The Scottish Sun online.
Here she shares her tips for staying fit and strong - no matter what life throws at you.
And in this month's column she reveals how to lose weight without going to the gym or using fat jabs.
LAST month, I set you a simple hydration challenge – one pint of water a day.
I was blown away by how many of you gave it a go.
So, this month, we're building on that momentum with a challenge that gets you moving – and no, I'm not talking about elite level fitness sessions or running marathons.
Let's talk NEAT. That stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis – the terminology or name for the calories you burn through everyday movement that's not formal exercise.
Things like walking to the shop, standing instead of sitting, doing housework, gardening, even fidgeting – it actually all counts.
Why does NEAT matter? Because it's often the missing piece in many people's fitness puzzles.
You can eat well, you can hit the gym a few times a week, but if you spend most of your day sitting, you're missing out on one of the easiest ways to boost your health. Did you know that 10,000 steps a day is the equivalent to near 500 calories of energy used?
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One of the simplest ways to track your NEAT is by counting steps.
It's easy, it's free, and most of us have a phone or smartwatch that can help.
Now, before you think 'I'm not a steps person', hear me out. You don't need to do it all in one go. Break it up throughout your day.
Walk while you're on the phone
Take the stairs instead of the lift
Park a little further from the supermarket
Do a lap around the block at lunch
This Month's Challenge
So here's your new goal, Scottish Sun readers – pick your level and stick with it for the next 30 days:
Moderately Active? Aim for 8,000 steps a day
Active? Push for 10,000 steps a day
Feeling Epic? Go big with 12,000 steps a day
You don't need to be perfect. If you fall short one day, that's fine – just get back to it the next. This isn't about pressure, it's about progress.
Getting fit doesn't have to mean changing your life overnight.
It's about stacking simple, healthy habits over time – and this one's a game-changer.
I am a Habit Formation coach and as long as you join me on this easy to follow guide each month I'll help you form the habits you need to.
One step at a time – literally. Let's go.
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