{"id":28011,"date":"2017-06-16T02:09:03","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T07:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/?p=28011\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T19:49:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T23:49:52","slug":"the-importance-of-exercise-in-an-effective-weight-loss-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/the-importance-of-exercise-in-an-effective-weight-loss-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Exercise in an Effective Weight Loss Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Importance of Exercise in an Effective Weight Loss Program<\/span><\/h1>\n

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A balanced diet and exercise are the keys to an effective, long-lasting weight loss program. How does exercise improve your weight loss results?<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/ By burning fat<\/span><\/h2>\n

We all know that getting exercise, no matter what kind, is the best way to burn off excess calories. By being sedentary, you tend to accumulate more calories than you need. The excess is then stored as fat. By regularly moving around, though, you\u2019ll melt these fat reserves little by little. Exercise is much safer than low-calorie diets that aren\u2019t monitored closely. And you\u2019re not obligated to play soccer all the time to lose weight; getting 30 minutes to an hour of exercise two or three times a week, whether it\u2019s walking or riding a bike (whatever you like), is enough to achieve convincing results.<\/span><\/p>\n

2\/ By eliminating stress<\/span><\/h2>\n

Exercise breaks the vicious circle of stress in the weight gain process. The secretion of endorphins (the wellness hormones) helps you handle stressful situations better. You\u2019ll therefore be less tempted to seek comfort in fatty and sugary processed foods. Exercise is good for your brain and helps you rediscover your self-esteem and forge a state of mind capable of adapting to effort (and therefore stay motivated during the program). In addition, it\u2019s great for weaning yourself off sugar, caffeine, or any other addictive substance.<\/span><\/p>\n

3\/ By improving metabolic function<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stress and inactivity have the effect of slowing down your metabolism and therefore promoting fat storage. On the other hand, by making exercise a habit, you\u2019ll lose weight more easily, since your body will function optimally.<\/span><\/p>\n

4\/ By encouraging healthy eating<\/span><\/h2>\n

Exercise has a positive influence on our eating habits. When you\u2019ve given it your all to burn off the calories, you think twice before diving into a package of chips and a dip full of trans fats! You\u2019re more likely to privilege quality foods, focusing on the nutritional content and the benefits of each meal on your physical condition. In addition, you\u2019ll no longer skip meals and you\u2019ll make healthy snacks more often, since exercise makes you hungry and you need hearty food to keep going. You\u2019ll therefore be more inclined to consume good sources of protein and complex carbohydrates.<\/span><\/p>\n

5\/ By avoiding deprivation<\/span><\/h2>\n

The good thing about adding exercise to your weight loss program is that you can eat anything, provided that it\u2019s healthy (useful from a nutritional point of view) and a reasonable amount. Do you like pizza but want to lose weight? Two or three slices with lots of toppings won\u2019t hurt you since you\u2019re getting some activity every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

6\/ By eliminating weight regain over the long term<\/span><\/h2>\n

A weight loss program is truly effective if it delivers fast but \u2013 above all \u2013 lasting results. Many people successfully lose several pounds in a month by changing their diet but are disappointed after returning to a normal diet. By combining diet and exercise, your body gets used to storing fat less easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

7\/ By preserving the muscles<\/span><\/h2>\n

A weight loss program without physical activity can lead to significant muscle loss \u2013 a loss that won\u2019t easily be offset by the subsequent weight regain, where fat comes back easily. During each unbalanced weight loss program, you lose a bit more of your muscle mass, and only exercise lets you build it back up again: physical activity works and strengthens the muscles while melting fat. The result: a refined body and toned muscles, not to mention the many other health benefits of exercise in general.<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid the yo-yo effect after a weight loss program, now you know what you need to do!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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