Relying only on routine exercise is definitely not enough to lose weight. In order to lose weight, exercise has to be coupled with limited calorie intake.Doing an intense workout in the gym causes increased hunger and appetite. Therefore, it is crucial to always manage your diet.
Numerous studies have concluded that the key of having an ideal weight is to manage calorie intake, regardless of how much exercise you do. “Physical activity is very important for improving health and fitness. However, there is little scientific evidence that it can fight obesity. The recipe should be more precise, eat fewer calories to lose weight,” said Dr. Richard Cooper and Dr. Amy Luke from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
Cooper stated that quite a lot of research suggested that exercise and limiting calories will result in weight loss that is equal to only limiting calories.
In addition, other studies have also noted that there was no link between energy expenditure (through exercise) and weight loss.
“Although exercise has many benefits, it often leads to increased calorie intake” said Cooper.
People often think that exercising allows them to eat whatever they want. This paradigm must be changed. If the amount of calorie intake still exceeds the amount of calories burned, then your weight will stay the same, or even worse, increase.
“Exercise is a good way to maintain weight, but it is not the best way to bring it down,” said Mosley Dr. Michael, the originator of the popular diet 5: 2.