Why Exercise Won't Help You Lose Weight . . . Sort Of


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 70 comments

Study Shows That Exercise Won't Aid in Weight Loss

There have been a lot of reports in the last year confirming that contrary to popular belief, not all exercise leads to significant weight loss. If you want to shed pounds, it mostly comes down to diet. It’s no surprise that changing your diet can help you lose weight, but for decades, many people believed that exercise was the best pathway to a slimmer, fitter you. Today the New York Times Read more

Exercise No Good For Weight Loss?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 42 comments

Exercise No Good For Weight Loss?

A couple of years ago the Cardio Free Diet introduced popular culture to the concept that exercise and weight loss were incompatible. Recently we learned that exercise doesn't boost fat-burning. Now Time magazine's new cover story investigates the seemingly detrimental relationship even further. A thumbnail sketch of the article: exercise makes you hungry, so you eat more and don't lose weight. Read more

Not Matter How You Approach it a Calorie is a Calorie


Updated 09/05/07 7:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Not Matter How You Approach it a Calorie is a Calorie

There is a constant discussion going on in the medical and fitness community over what is better (in terms of shedding pounds): Diet or exercise? Turns out, that a calorie is just a calorie, and researchers have found that dieting is just as effective for losing weight as exercise. They also found there is no way to selectively lose fat in certain spots (spot reducing) and that adding muscle mass Read more

5 Habits of the Always-Fit


Updated 03/13/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Living Habits You Should Know

Some people make it look so easy — they bounce out of bed in the morning, sprinkle their Greek yogurt with berries, and hop outside for their daily run. A green smoothie and a few post-workout stretches later, they're well on their way to having yet another healthy day. For others, sticking with a healthy lifestyle isn't always so simple. Staying fit and healthy can be a struggle, since Read more