Is exercise important to losing weight?
Absolutely. Exercise is not only important for weight loss, it is also important for your own physical and mental health. It carries many benefits that go far beyond weight loss. Exercise plays an important role in maintaining a healthy body, and it makes it possible to create a calorie deficit and lose weight without starving your body and slowing your metabolism. But do not look to exercise as your sole method of weight loss. Think how many times you’ve heard someone say, “I’ll have dessert and work it off later.” That brownie or cupcake can equate to hours of exercise — something you’re not likely to actually do. You are always better off to eat better than to exercise more. It is much easier to NOT eat 100 calories than it is to burn 100 calories.
