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"exercise does not contribute to weight loss"


MissBlade

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Has anyone read this article in People Magazine? INTERESTING! It actually makes total sense. Exercise is great for so many reasons and no one is denying that. (I exercise at least 4-5 days/week.) Think about it though, when you are exercising, you give yourself the "okay" to eat a little more. I've been an athlete my entire life but weight loss has only been acheived when I dramatically changed my eating habits and cut calories.

I just thought it was worth sharing as so many of us are trying to look our best for the big day!!!

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Interesting theory. I lost 20 lbs last year and I truly don't believe that it was solely because of what I was eating. I put in a ton of time and effort at the gym and I think that doing so, in conjunction with eating better, helped me lose that weight. That's just my opinion though.

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IDK...I'm no expert but I thought it was intereting. It's amazing how a new study comes out every week regarding weight loss and if you listen to them all you will end up very confused!

I've personally put an end to dieting and just try to live healthfully and do what makes sense to my body. Excerise is definitely a part of my life but on the other hand, if there is a day (or two) that I don't feel like going, I don't! It is all about balance in the end.

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I think they are referring to a recent study showing that people often eat as many extra calories as the burned working out because they worked out. so overall, no weight loss. but, those who are successful losing weight combining exercise & diet don't do this.

 

I saw it a lot working at a gym. Someone would come in & do a 30 minute workout & then buy a protein bar on the way out. Those things are about 300 calories & they probably burned less working out.

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IDK...I'm no expert but I thought it was intereting. It's amazing how a new study comes out every week regarding weight loss and if you listen to them all you will end up very confused!
I've personally put an end to dieting and just try to live healthfully and do what makes sense to my body. Excerise is definitely a part of my life but on the other hand, if there is a day (or two) that I don't feel like going, I don't! It is all about balance in the end.
I am like you for the most part I don't really diet. I just eat healthier and work out a little. And like you said if I dont feel like going I don't. The thing with the gym is, it will help you more if you are dieting and not just going to the gym and stil not eating right. If you are just eating healthy and are happy with the weight you are at, then the gym will tone you up and help maintain that weight.
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