High Achievers & Athletes,

Alright, confession time – if you've been following this newsletters, you know I’m a steps fanatic. Walking? Love it. Tracking steps? Obsessed. Seriously, I’m that person who parks the car at the very back of the parking lot just to get my “steps in” for the day.

But here’s the thing – and brace yourselves because I can’t believe I’m saying this – Steps are useless. 

Yes, I, the self-proclaimed « steps guy » , might have overhyped the power of walking. Look, I’ll always be an advocate for movement. Walking more can improve your mood, reduce stress, boost your energy levels, and is a fantastic way to support overall health. Don’t get me wrong - But…and this is a big but...steps alone won’t make you leaner.

STEPS ARE FANTASTIC, BUT THEY WON'T SAVE YOU FROM THE COOKIE

Let’s get real for a moment. Imagine you’re in the kitchen, and there it is: a cookie. Just sitting there, looking at you with its gooey chocolate chips, practically begging to be eaten. Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m all for indulging (I’m probably guilty of munching on a cookie every day if I’m being honest). But here’s where the math comes in.

That one little bite of a cookie? Maybe 100 calories, depending on how generous you are with that bite. Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Well, here’s the kicker – to burn off those 100 calories, you’d have to walk for about 20 minutes at a brisk pace.

Now, multiply that by several bites (or, let’s be real, a whole cookie… or three), and suddenly you’re looking at needing to walk 4-5 hours just to compensate for your indulgence. As much as I love walking, I’m not trying to stroll around for 5 hours to burn off snacks.  

THE BALANCE: WALKING IS GREAT, BUT IT WON’T BEAT A BAD DIET

So here’s the moral of the story – yes, steps are great. They keep you moving, they boost your energy, and they help with general well-being. But when it comes to weight management, steps alone won’t save you if you’re not mindful of what you’re eating.

I’m not saying don’t eat the cookie (I’d never say that – I’d be a hypocrite), but just keep in mind that every bite adds up. And instead of thinking, “I’ll just walk it off,” maybe ask yourself: Do I have time to walk 20 minutes for that bite of cookie? If the answer is no, it might be worth reconsidering. Or, at the very least, balancing it with a little extra movement.

KEEP MOVING, BUT STAY MINDFUL

At the end of the day, movement is important – it keeps your body and mind in shape, helps with energy levels, and it’s a key part of overall health. But when it comes to fat loss, what you eat matters more. Keep walking, keep tracking those steps (the 10,000 steps per day minimum rule seems to be a good foundation), but don’t fall into the trap of thinking steps can magically erase poor eating choices.

EXERCISE = HEALTH TOOL 

DIET = WEIGHT CONTROL TOOL 

So next time you’re eyeing that cookie (or whatever your treat of choice is), just remember – a little indulgence is okay but balance it with your goals and your movement. Steps are awesome, but they’re not a free pass to eat everything in sight.

On that note, I'm off for a 20' walk - now you know why 🍪

Passionately, 

Max & Ben 

Written by Maxime Dupont 

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