Exercise - Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Exercise - Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Exercise burns calories, boosts metabolism, and helps reduce the stresses
that can lead to binge eating. But don’t jump into a vigorous regimen too
quickly. If you’re over forty, significantly overweight, or dealing with any
serious medical condition, you should check with your doctor before
greatly increasing your physical activity.

When you start an exercise program, it pays to begin slowly. For most
people, a brisk walk every day for half an hour—or three times per week
for an hour—is a good way to begin.

If you are unable to exercise because of joint problems, cardiac limitations,
or any other reason, you’ll be glad to know that a low-fat diet based
on the New Four Food Groups typically promotes weight loss even when
people do not exercise. Yes, exercise is a good practice for lifelong health,
but it is not essential for weight loss in particular.