Eating fewer calories and exercising in order to burn more calories are equally effective methods of losing weight, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Results from the study also showed that there is no way to selectively remove fat (AKA “spot reduce”) from any specific area of the body.
In other words, you can’t get slimmer thighs or burn “belly fat” without reducing your overall body fat levels. According to researcher Dr. Eric Ravussin:
“It’s all about the calories… So long as the energy deficit is the same, body weight, fat weight, and abdominal fat will all decrease in the same way.”
Despite these results, it’s important to remember that regular exercise is extremely important for good overall health. It provides an array of health benefits beyond weight loss. And, of course, the best — and easiest — solution for long-term weight loss is regular exercise combined with a healthy, lower-calorie diet.
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