Calories & Weight Loss
For all the talk about carbohydrates versus
fats, the truth is that weight gain and weight loss are simply a matter
of energy balance.
Take in more calories than you expend in
the course of the day, and you'll gain weight. Expend more than you take
in, and you'll lose weight.
It only takes a few extra calories a day
over the course of a year or two to cause a slow weight gain. It doesn't
matter whether those extra calories come from an apple or from a cookie.
Calories are calories.
What's more, eating the same number of
calories every day while performing less physical activity will also add
the pounds. It's a delicate balance between input and output, and it isn't
at all clear that excessive input is the primary cause of our obesity
epidemic.
Weight Loss & Weight Management
An increase in physical activity is an important part of your weight loss
program. Physical activity improves your muscle/fat ratio - thus raising
metabolism for easier weight loss - and boosts your motivation to maintain
the weight you lose.
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