Without exercise, effective weight loss can’t happen. Exercise supports weight loss by balancing appetite, changing your body’s composition, burning calories and reducing stress-related eating. Regular exercise works as a partner with nutritious eating to keep the weight off.

The key to achieving and maintaining weight loss is to find the kind of exercise you are comfortable with and are more likely to stick with. Be careful to stay within safe perimeters, don’t overdo it. Start slow and gradually increase your activity level.

Check with our physician first to make sure your exercise of choice is right for your body. Vary your routine and mix up activities to prevent wear and tear on your body and to combat boredom.

Everyday activities as well as sports will burn calories. See the chart below: