diet 80% and exercise 20% or is it ?

[AussieSam 234]

A lot of people believe exercise is only 20% of the success I disagree I think it's about 50. My argument is that when you exercise lots it suppresses your appetitte and keeps you burning calaries up to 18 hours afterwards and gives your body that great look. What do you think?

[kathousefl 62]

I was told that exercise is a great thing to do, but if the food choices and calorie reduction are not done, exercise by itself will not promote weight loss. In the past, when I have exercised, it did keep me focused on eating healthier, but not really on the calorie reduction aspect of weight loss.

I need to get motivated to exercise. I know it is good for my physical and mental well being. That being said, I have actually lost a lot of weight without exercising. I am not saying I recommend that though. I am just being honest.

[Mommabird 367]

I'm expected to exercise a minimum of an hour a day. That's according to the rules of my surgery team. That was started the first week post-op. I didn't have to do it all in one go, but I was expected to get in an hour a day. I'm 6 months out from my RNY and probably walk about two hours a day now. When I don't, I definitely see a difference in how I feel, in my appetite and in my weight loss. I will still lose some, but it definitely slows way down.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I think it's more like diet is 98% and exercise is 2%. Also, there is good evidence that exercise increases the appetite, not suppresses it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jonny-bowden/exercise-benefits_b_1777630.html

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/phys-ed-why-doesnt-exercise-lead-to-weight-loss/?_r=0

http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2015/01/15/4162890.htm

"A provocative new study shows that a substantial number of people who take up an exercise regimen wind up heavier afterward than they were at the start, with the weight gain due mostly to extra fat, not muscle."

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/12/exercising-but-gaining-weight/

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

If you *know* something is true, it's hard to unlearn it.

Why not be open to learning new things?

Why not approach hot topics as though you don't already actually know *the* answer?

[Kindle 8,667]

I've lost over 100% of my excess weight and I have not exercised postop at all. Sure, I have a physical job and active lifestyle, but it's no different than preop. So in my case, my weight loss is due 100% to diet, 0% exercise.

[par1959 470]

In my journey, I found it to be 95% diet. Exercise does increase the metabolism. My might be because i had to lose weight before I foundmy new hobby of running. Running allows me to not worry about what I eat.

[Stevehud 1,790]

Simply put and not to be wishy washy, but i think it really varies. But i think a combination of exercise and diet make this work. I know if i stop working out for a week, my weight loss slows and I really have to focus on my eating. But doing my cardio etc, helps me, and makes my eating easier. so its a mix of both, as to percentage. Couldnt tell you.

[Stevehud 1,790]

I've lost over 100% of my excess weight and I have not exercised postop at all. Sure, I have a physical job and active lifestyle, but it's no different than preop. So in my case, my weight loss is due 100% to diet, 0% exercise.

WHy did you change your name? i was a bit stunned there, lol

[AussieSam 234]

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[CowgirlJane 14,261]

As Julian Michael says "you can eat your way through ANY exercise program"

Exercise is very important but as for weight loss...it's all about the food.

[Garifab_VSG 122]

My argument is that when you exercise lots it suppresses your appetitte

I don't agree with this part at all, or, at least, that is definitely not my experience. Exercise makes me MORE hungry, because it results in your body requiring more energy in the form of calories.

[robinsmj 39]

I had RNY done with mayo Clinic. And their philosophy is to just get moving. They say exercise in some way for lifelong success. However, they admit it will have little effect on weight loss. Nutrition is a major part of it especially in that first year. They tell you to exercise because when the effects of surgery wear off they want you to have created good habits. Exercise can keep the weight off later in addition to nutrition. After the first year I would agree with your 80/20 ratio. Think about people who have surgery and are basically immobile due to knee problems etc. these people still lose weight based off of nutrition alone. I was told that surgery resets the body's set point for weight and the new set point is decided without our help. So stick to nutrition and exercise the best way you can for lifelong success. Good topic

[AussieSam 234]

My argument is that when you exercise lots it suppresses your appetitte

I don't agree with this part at all, or, at least, that is definitely not my experience. Exercise makes me MORE hungry, because it results in your body requiring more energy in the form of calories.

Eat lots of Protein and drink a lot of Water and it shouldn't make you hungrier.

[Garifab_VSG 122]

@@AussieSam I only eat Protein, and I drink 100oz a day LOL. The more you burn the more you require!