I think part of the problem with the phrase “diet and exercise” is that the word “diet” has come to mean simply restricting how much we eat, rather than a description of what we eat. The word is used both ways, but for most people, when used in the context of reducing body fat, it’s only understood as restricting.
Changing what we eat, especially, but not limited to, eliminating sugar and most processed foods, is the important part. If you just eat less sugar, but don’t make the mindset change that you’re giving up sugar, then the minute you lose focus, you’re eating more sugar, or whatever else, again.
If you make the effort to give up sugar for one month, you probably won’t go back.
Personally, I’ll stick to diet and exercise.
I think part of the problem with the phrase “diet and exercise” is that the word “diet” has come to mean simply restricting how much we eat, rather than a description of what we eat. The word is used both ways, but for most people, when used in the context of reducing body fat, it’s only understood as restricting.
Changing what we eat, especially, but not limited to, eliminating sugar and most processed foods, is the important part. If you just eat less sugar, but don’t make the mindset change that you’re giving up sugar, then the minute you lose focus, you’re eating more sugar, or whatever else, again.
If you make the effort to give up sugar for one month, you probably won’t go back.