Reducing your intake of food is only half of the weight-loss equation. The other half is becoming more physically active. To lose 1 pound, you have to burn 3,500 calories. Exercise burns calories quickly, helping you shed those excess pounds even faster.
Physical exercise builds muscle and lean body mass. Having more muscle gives you a higher metabolism, so you naturally burn more calories, even when you are at rest. Your metabolism stays especially high for several hours after you exercise, meaning that your body burns additional calories after you are physically active. Regular exercise also can suppress your appetite, so you don’t feel like eating as much as usual. Choose kind of activity you enjoy or one you regularly perform. Start slowly, and gradually increase the intensity of your workout.
You can do your exercise all at one time or in shorter segments throughout the day. Eventually, as you become more physically fit, you may be able to participate in more vigorous activities for longer periods of time. Remember that you are not just trying to lose weight, you also want to keep it off. After you have reached your weight-loss target, continue to exercise regularly to keep the pounds off.
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