Exercise to Lose Weight

The best exercise to lose weight is any exercise that you will do consistently. That being said, the two things that stop people from losing weight with exercise are either boredom or injury. The truth is that weight loss is about creating a calorie deficit, in other words, burning more calories than you take in. So while running at an 8-minute-mile pace might be a great calorie burner, if you're not going to do it, it's not going to help you. Instead, start with something you can do, like walking or working out on an elliptical machine or exercise bike. You will burn more calories with cardio (aerobic) exercise than with strength or resistance training, but when you combine the two, the results can be phenomenal. More muscle mass equates to more calories burned, even when you're at rest.

Of course, exercise is only ½ of the equation. Your diet must also be in line. No amount of cardio can offset a poor diet full of empty calories. To help keep you on track, try some of these helpful tips:

1. Have an exercise buddy or partner to keep each other motivated.
2. Schedule your workouts so you can plan to get them in.
3. Weigh yourself daily to see the results.
4. Don't do too much, too fast so you don’t get injured or burned out.
6. Cook more often.(Portions and calories, are out of control when you eat out).
7. Cut out the empty calories in sweets, soda, and beer.