Diet vs. Physical Effort

Each time it comes about weight loss, the number of those who choose cutting back calories over a more active and healthier lifestyle grows as we speak. This is a conclusion drawn on a study made by GlaxoSmithkline researchers.

It seems that 50% of women and 30% of men are trying to lose weight based only on a low calorie diet, in spite of the fact that it is well known that physical activity is highly important in the weight loss procedure. Researchers believe that this phenomenon is due to the easy access of low calorie aliments.

John Brewer, a sports physiologist believes that "The growing number of overweight people who choose low calorie diets over phisycal exercise is considerably high. Cutting back the calories is not a substitute for training. The public must be informed that the simple reduction of the intake of aliments is not the best solution, burning calories with phisycal activity must be raised as well."

Obviously it is much easier to buy a low calorie food then to sweat a few hours in the gym. Several people, especially overweight persons do not cope with the idea of going jogging, swimming or to fitness, so their weight loss destination are low calorie diets. Naturally, any weight loss diet is based on low calorie intake, but as several studies have shown weight loss is much successful when associated with physical activity, not to mention its benefits and impact on general health.

So here are a few tricks you can use to burn more calories daily:

a.. Each time you can pick the stairs instead of the elevator

b.. If you are not going far, leave your car in the garage

c.. Buy yourself a pedometer and do more steps daily

d.. Go for a walk any time you can

e.. During commercials walk around the house

f.. Buy a bike and use it

g.. Get a wireless phone and walk around when talking

h.. Buy a stepper and introduce it in your daily schedule.

Each day has moments able to be dedicated to calorie burning. It is preferred to start exercising daily and regularly for a successful weight loss.