There is constantly a debate between whether your food habits or exercise habits are more important when it comes to weight loss. I have talked to on-campus dieticians and researched different nutrition programs and the key to weight loss is focusing in on your food habits in a healthy way.

I also reached out to a close friend who has experienced growth in healthy habits when testing out Weight Watchers. This is what they said:

I participated in the weight watchers program and consistently lost weight, 10 pounds, over the course of two months through diet change only. My exercise routine did not change, and if anything, it decreased. The weight loss was solely due to the change in my eating! I focused on eating way more fruits and vegetables, more lean proteins such as chicken breast and turkey, drank more water, and cut out sweets almost completely.

The program wasn't about quitting sweets completely but eating those fatty and sugary foods in moderation with healthier foods. It made me more conscious about the things I put into my body. Plus, it takes running 2.5 miles to burn 150 calories, and that is completely unrealistic.

It's all about the lifestyle changes in your diet!!

She is one of many that I have seen visible changes with when it comes to losing body fat. Granted, there is always benefits from talking active walks or a jog around the neighborhood or 20-30 minutes of cardio a day that can't hurt. If a toned body is more of your goal, then yes, being more active and focused on actions in a gym or outside will benefit you.

Granted your goal affects your decisions, I highly encourage switching up your diet and holding tight to it before you put your body through drastic changes in physical activity.