MD Weight Loss Health Blog

Studies show over and over again that the single most effective predictor of long term weight loss success is EXERCISE!!! In other words, in order to keep the weight off, you must exercise. You can lose weight without exercise. But you won't keep it off without exercise.

In other words, if you don't exercise, you WILL gain the weight back. How much is enough? We recommend shooting for a minimum of 3 hours a week, which is 30 minutes 6 days a week, or 45 minutes 4 days a week. What kind of exercise do you need to do? Brisk walking or something equivalent is all that's required. If you do something more vigorous, even better. But you have to do it. I have found that most people who just say "I need to exercise and I will try to do it"  generally fail. Those who make it a part of their schedule are much more successful. As Yoda said, "Do or do not. There is no try."