Role of exercise and diet in weight loss – Can one work without the other?  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: We all know that exercise and diet play an important role in helping us lose weight and getting in shape. While a balanced diet and regular physical activity are both equally important to live a healthy, long life, when it comes to weight loss, one may have more effect on our weight, than the other. While some people rely on vigorous exercise to lose weight, others follow a strict diet. However, people who follow an exercise routine may also supplement it with a healthy diet, and for those who follow a strict diet, may also some form of physical activity in your routine.
But what happens when you do not? What happens to your body and the weight loss process, if you rely only on one of these key measures to lose weight? Let’s find out.
Role of diet in weight loss
If you are trying to lose weight, the diet maybe even more important than exercise. While exercise ensures that your muscles and body are able to use up the food you eat, it is a diet that ensures weight loss in an actual way. How many calories you consume, and the nutrients in your food determine the spare calories left unutilised at the end of the day, and the efficiency of your body functions. If you eat very high-calorie food or food that contains a lot of sugar, you are not likely to lose weight. At the same time, you also have to watch the intake of the various nutrients including fibre and protein for a healthy weight loss.
Role of exercise in weight loss
Exercise also plays an important role in weight loss. It is, in fact, extremely important to exercise if you are not on a strict diet, as exercise can help you burn the extra calories you consume. More than for weight loss, exercise is important to build strength in your body, and make your muscles and bones strong. Exercise also helps to tone your body and distribute fat equally at all places on your body.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a professional healthcare provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter.
