Does exercising really help you lose weight?

I heard this topic on the radio this morning.  I have found that through my experience that I can exercise everyday and not lose a pound but as soon as I decrease my calories I lose weight generally. It is like I need exercise to make sure I do not gain weight but to lose weigh I have to eat alot less.  So if I stop exercising for a while and eat according to my plan I lose weight pre wls and now.  What has been your experience?  I need exercise daily to keep from gaining to maintain what I have lost so far.  I have to eat less calories and carbs no matter if I am exercising or not in order to lose a single pound. 

If exercise helped ME lose weight I would be a size 2 or 0.    I workout because I don't want to be a skinny girl with a giggly body and exercise is good for your heart.

If you want a decent looking body I say exercise, especially if your doing protein trains because you lose a ton of muscle doing that so you may lose weight but you are eating up your muscle like crazy.

I exercise for my health only not for size cause it really doesn't make me lose weight if anything it puts weight on me. 

That's just how MY body works.

Exercising does help you lose.  the purpose of regular exercise is to increase/maintain your metabolism and to keep you fit.

exercising tells the body 'hey - I'm doing a bunch of stuff - I need food for energy!'

when you don't exercise - your body is still burning fuel - but if you drop your calories too low - you will push your body into starvation mode and the weight you are losing will most likely be muscle your body is burning - not fat. 

In addition - no one maintains an extreme calorie deficiet diet for long and as soon as you increase your intake - your body 'auto' turns it into fat because it's trying to safeguard itself for the next time calories are severely deficient. 

So - yes - it does help you lose and maintain.

Interesting read below,  dated August 25th,  2009.

Personally,  I enjoy working out !



http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2053143/does_exerci se_really_help_you_lose.html?cat=51

That is a interesting article Phyllis,   I saw them talking about this on GMA or the Today show.  I agree with the study to a point, but I still think people should workout even if they don't lose weight, workout for health.

When i'm trying to drop some weight I workout more,  I don't lose weight, but I will lose inches.   I eat healthy 6 days a week and eat m&m's on Sundays,  even when I don't eat the m&m's it is still really really difficult for my body to drop weight. 

Some people just have bodies that are resistant to weight losee,  I am definately one of those.

Becca doesn't workout at all and she is coming up on her 7th year and she maintains her skinny body by doing nothing.   It drives me crazy.

 

 I still think people should workout even if they don't lose weight, workout for health.

Ditto Lee !

Exercising everyday for at least 30 minutes have allowed me to maintain my weight for seven years. ALSO, I do not sit and eat junk all the time which is also a good thing. 

I am like Phyllis I LOVE working out!!! 

Exerecise builds muscle which burns more calories day to day, but muscle is heavy so the scale may not make you happy.  I have no issue if my body fat % is falling while the scale is stands still.  I want fat loss not weight loss. 

I cannot loose fat without exercise.  My metabolism is far too slow for that.  Besides, I want my heart to stay strong.   I have to sustain 60-70% of my max heart rate for an hour continously at least five times a week. 

Regardless of how much exercise I get I have to be careful with the carbs.  Fiber is the only carb source that does not interfere with my wl.  I burn at least 1000 cal a day working out but if I eat poorly, even if the calories are low, I have screwed myself when it comes to fat loss.

I won't loose this fat without exercising daily and carefully watching my carb intake. 

Thanks for all the responses.  I exercise because I know it is good for me and it helps mold this great shape I am developing. LOL   On a serious note exercise does seem to relieve alot of stress for me even if I do not lose a pound after exercising for months.  I know what works is my calorie intake going up and down daily.  I try to stay under 1600 calories I get close to tha number some days and others I am far away from that number.  I usually only work out thirty minutes to a hour  a day anyway. 

Exercise is good for your heart.
Your heart is a muscle. It is important to work it so it will stay strong.