Exercise Should Not Be Considered The Primary Strategy
for Weight Loss - Position Statement
Weight loss occurs whenever energy output exceeds energy intake.
"Exercise" addresses the energy output side of the energy balance equation.
Exercise is a terribly inefficient way to lose weight. Per unit time, there is no comparison with caloric intake control.
The weight loss effects of exercise are easily undone. Overeating even a small amount of food containing an average number of Calories (3/4 ounce) will undo hours of exercise effort.
Exercise or not, caloric intake control reigns supreme.
Exercise for simple weight loss, is a very fragile approach and without strict caloric intake control, cannot work.
Exercise
should not be considered as the primary strategy for weight loss.
The better approach is to
revise diet advice to make weight loss by caloric intake control the primary
approach.
Exercise Should Not Be Considered The Primary Strategy for Weight Loss - Advocacy Letter
Weight loss occurs whenever energy output exceeds energy intake.
"Exercise" addresses the energy output side of the energy balance equation.
Exercise is a terribly inefficient way to lose weight. Per unit time, there is no comparison with caloric intake control.
The weight loss effects of exercise are easily undone. Overeating even a small amount of food containing an average number of Calories (3/4 ounce) will undo hours of exercise effort.
Exercise or not, caloric intake control reigns supreme.
Exercise for simple weight loss, is a very fragile approach and without strict caloric intake control, cannot work.
Exercise
should not be considered as the primary strategy for weight loss.
The better approach is to
revise diet advice to make weight loss by caloric intake control the primary
approach.
I stand in opposition to any weight loss recommendations that promote exercise over caloric intake control.
I expect the following from you:
A clear and immediate public declaration that caloric intake control is the best approach to weight loss
A clear and immediate public declaration that exercise should not be considered the primary weight loss strategy
A clear and immediate public declaration that exercise may have some value for weight loss, but only in conjunction with strict caloric intake control
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.