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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

The Exercise Myth for Weight Loss

Jul 25, 2024
Learn why you can't out exercise a bad diet, the influence of exercise on appetite and weight loss, and how decreased exercise can lead to weight gain and changes in appetite. Discover strategies to make exercise enjoyable and the impact of basal metabolic rate on weight loss.
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Quick takeaways

  • Diet plays a bigger role in weight loss than exercise.
  • Exercise alone is not very effective for significant weight reduction.

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The Influence of Diet Over Exercise on Weight

When it comes to weight management, diet exerts a more significant influence compared to exercise. While many believe diet and exercise are equally important for weight control, the energy balance equation reveals that we have more control over the calories consumed than those burned. Our resting metabolic rate accounts for a majority of daily calorie expenditure, emphasizing the impact of diet choices. Research shows that exercise alone is not highly effective for weight loss, and combining it with diet only results in a slight improvement.

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