Diet vs Exercise

 “How do I lose weight?” is one of the most frequent questions people ask before starting a diet in which we are restricted to eat ONLY fruits for breakfast, lunch and tells you to skip dinner or paying a 150$ annual gym membership. Some people hate to do physical activity and some others can´t stop eating, so we try to figure out what is the best way to lose weight effortlessly and painlessly. Nevertheless, most people have a misconception in diets, workouts, and the actual meaning of “losing weight”.


What does “losing weight” really mean?

According to Healthline Networks, “losing weight” refers to a decrease in your overall bodyweight from muscle, water, and fat losses. Being skinny doesn’t mean you are healthy. A person who daily drinks more than three energetic beverages can be lean, yet his kidneys are completely dehydrated.

Diet

I’ve heard people saying: “I just need to eat no carbohydrates, and I’ll lose weight”. Nevertheless, people don’t know that our diet is composed of 50-80% carbohydrates because they are burned to produce energy. The best diet is the one that doesn’t restrict everything but chicken and veggies. Just be mindful of what you eat.

Exercises

Don’t act fool and discount exercises just because you are cutting calories in diet. The American Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercises (dancing, swimming, walking, biking, etc.) 30 mins per day. Not only does it help you to burn calories but also boost your mood and energy. Don’t forget to include moderate to high intensity strength training twice a week. Muscle mass helps your body burn more calories when it’s at rest.

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