3. Light Exercise
Light exercise before breakfast—known as fasted cardio—forces your body to use stored fat as fuel [3]. During sleep, your glycogen (sugar) stores deplete, so morning movement taps directly into fat reserves for energy. Activities like walking, stretching, yoga, or even 10 minutes of bodyweight exercises can stimulate fat oxidation and improve insulin sensitivity.
Additionally, fasted workouts can improve mental clarity and give you an energy boost that lasts all day. You don’t need to hit the gym hard—simple routines done at home can be just as effective. Over time, fasted training helps your body become more efficient at burning fat for energy. If you’re new to this habit, start slow and stay hydrated. Pairing fasted movement with hydration and sunlight exposure creates a synergistic effect for fat burning.