It is completely clear to everyone that regular physical activity is something that should be part of our everyday life. Even if it was walking. But when it comes to losing weight, many are not sure what is more effective in losing weight – exercise or diet? Many studies have shown that physical activity without adequate nutrition is not enough for visible results when it comes to losing weight. For an optimal result, both are necessary, but proper nutrition, i.e. diet, contributes more to weight loss than exercise.
Research done in America showed that diet is still more effective than exercise itself. It was observed that subjects who were careful about food choices and calories lost weight faster and looked slimmer than those who only exercised, without paying attention to nutrition. In addition, respondents who exercised without dieting, compared to those on a diet, appeared fuller, reports she.hr.
Namely, the diet is responsible for the loss of about 80-90 percent of fat, while the remaining 10-20% is burned by exercise.
It would be ideal if one could exercise and eat whatever one wants, but the fact is that it is impossible. We burn calories through physical activity, but if we reward ourselves with unhealthy food after training, we will only return the unnecessary calories. In order to lose weight, we need to burn more calories than we take in.
For example, if you want to lose half a kilo per week, you would need to burn 3.500 extra calories in that week, which means you need to burn 500 calories every day. If you want to lose a pound or more each week, it's easier to cut back on your calorie intake than to do extra exercise to burn off the extra calories.
Junk food also has a bad effect on exercise. Eating a high-calorie diet that is high in saturated and trans fats and high in salt will have a negative impact on your body's ability to exercise. It can be said that food is like fuel that allows the body to survive, but also to function properly.
A healthy diet prevents weight gain, but also protects the body from disease. Many find it easier to exercise than to change their eating habits and start eating healthy. However, if you also want to lose weight and have a beautifully shaped body, dieting is not enough. It will help you lose weight, and exercise will help shape your abdominal muscles, arms and legs, and your entire body.
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