Thursday, October 14, 2010

Is Exercise Alone Enough????

Tough question - but unless you have super fast metabolism or exercise 5 hours a day - the quick answer is NO, exercise is not enough.

To lose weight AND keep it off, you need to exercise and change what you eat.  That does not mean going through the cupboard and throwing out everything that contains fat and sugar.  It means that you need to educate yourself on what you are eating and how you can change what you are eating to make your body healthier.

Our bodies are complex systems - if you don't eat enough food your metabolism will slow down as your body goes into starvation mode.

Getting fit is not easy but if you exercise 30 minutes a day (remember these can be in 10 minute bursts throughout the day) 5 to 6 times a week and keep an HONEST food diary (remember you are the only one who will see it ) you will be on your way to a fitter and healthier future.

And please remember treat foods are not all that bad if you limit your intake of them!

Till next time

Gwen and Deb

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