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Desk job weight loss: NEAT, steps, and calorie tracking
Desk job weight loss is a common Google query because NEAT—non-exercise activity thermogenesis—drops when you sit all day. Fewer steps can lower maintenance calories without you “eating more.”
Protect steps deliberately
Walking calls, parking farther, short movement breaks, and evening strolls add up. Wearables help, but your food diary still settles the calorie side.
Do not double-count fitness
If you treat every gym session as a massive calorie bonus, deficits disappear. Use conservative estimates or stick to food-based tracking unless a coach sets your plan.
Pair movement with logging
Raising steps while ignoring food rarely fixes a plateau. Sync habits: more movement + consistent calorie counting.
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