To Exercise or Not to Exercise??

Apparently someone above makes the claim that "once you stop, the weight will come piling back on."

I have not found this to be true at all. I exercised a lot before starting the reconstructive surgery process in June. Running 3 days a week, yoga every day, pilates twice a week, tai chi once a wee****asional weight lifting when time permitted, etc. I haven't been able to exercise for 6 months now due to surgeries and my weight has definitely not "piled back on."

So please don't fear this scare tactic!

That was not the case for me, either. I exercised like a maniac for the first 3 years then stopped for 5. I did not have any regain. I started walking after my SO had his stroke and I knew I needed exercise to be healthier. But I still do not do anything "strenuous", just walking, but that is enough to keep my heart healthy.

This VOX article explains the exercise/losing weight conundrum, after reviewing 60+ studies.

https://www.vox.com/2016/4/28/11518804/weight-loss-exercise- myth-burn-calories

In summary, exercise is pretty unhelpful for weight loss. While exercise is hugely important for overall health, how much and what you eat has a much bigger impact on your waistline.

Great article. Thanks for posting the link.