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Skip the Gym: Here’s the Fastest Way to Lose Weight

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In January, gyms fill up with hopeful individuals dreaming of getting in shape and losing weight.

But if you believe that sweating it out is the key to weight loss, it might be time to think differently.

According to Norwegian researcher Jøran Hjelmesæth from the University of Oslo, there is a method that works faster and more effectively than exercise.

Good for Your Body, but Not Always for Your Weight

Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart, boosts your mood, and keeps your body healthy.

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However, when it comes to weight loss, research shows that it isn’t necessarily the best solution.

Take, for example, a 40-minute run where you burn around 500 calories.

That might sound impressive, but there’s a catch. When you burn energy through exercise, your appetite often increases, and you risk eating more afterward.

This can quickly put a stop to your weight loss goals.

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As Jøran Hjelmesæth explains to Nettavisen.no: “It’s much easier to eat 500 fewer calories each day than it is to work out every day.”

The Key Point

Effective weight loss is about creating a calorie deficit – consuming fewer calories than you burn. And here, diet is a much more direct route to success.

Imagine this: You skip a bag of chips or a large chocolate bar.

It takes zero minutes to avoid eating a bag of snacks but 40 minutes to burn it off on a treadmill.

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How to Save Calories

If you want to cut 500 calories from your daily intake, it doesn’t require drastic changes.

Here are some concrete examples of what you can skip to save calories:

  • 125 grams (approximately 4.4 oz) of cake
  • 150 grams (approximately 5.3 oz) of candy
  • 100 grams (approximately 3.5 oz) of chocolate
  • 100 grams (approximately 3.5 oz) of chips

By simply avoiding one of these items daily, you can achieve a calorie deficit that corresponds to a weight loss of half a kilogram to one kilogram (1 to 2 pounds) per week.

This article is based on information from Nettavisen.no.

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