So you want to lose a few pounds. The first thing you might do? Reduce the amount you're eating-especially cutting back on processed junk food. We're looking at you, pizza, fries, wings, and loaded nachos.
Regardless, trying to incorporate more NEAT into your day can promote weight loss-provided you have an adequate calorie intake to fuel it. "NEAT itself can be beneficial for an individual who is overweight and sedentary," says Mazur. "Increasing daily activities, like parking at the back of the parking lot, choosing the stairs instead of the elevator, or doing yard work instead of hiring a landscaper can help someone be more active, increase NEAT, and burn more calories."
