Is exercise REALLY that important??? - Page 2

[Purple Sage]

Originally Posted by june'smom

For me, working out was a super important factor in my weight loss. But I do think it was more mental. It kept me focused and feeling good.

I just read something (don't remember where) about the chemicals on our foods and in plastics (think tupperware) that scientists are calling obesogens -

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35315651/

It was really interesting to me. It makes total sense that all those chemicals would have an effect on our hormonal balance.

Interesting article. Thanks for the link!

[phathui5]

Originally Posted by Linda on the move

When I exercise I drink my water, and when I am both exercising and drinking lots of water, I don't want to screw it up by eating junk.

Exercise is GREAT for emotional balance, and many of us struggle with our weight because of emotional eating. Walking some where beautiful or doing yoga are sooo good for our bodies, and help influence the kind of food choices we make later.

Exercise does sped up our metabolism, and building some muscle means we keep burning more calories later.

No matter what our weight, we look better in shape than out of shape. A thin person who never exercises looks less healthy than a *slightly* overweight person who exercises.

The increase blood flow also does nice things for our skin.

Sweating during exercise helps our bodies detox.

Exercise is the fountain of youth, both from a health perspective and from a looks perspective.

[ParisApril]

Is exercise really that important? Yes! Exercise makes your heart healthy

Do you have to exercise to lose weight? Not necessarily. Eating smaller portions should make you lose weight.

Cardio and weight training will increase bone density and increase lean muscle mass which will increase your metabolism helping you lose weight.