There's More to Exercise Than Exercise

Yeah, we all know what exercise is and that it's good to do. But often times most people do not realize that there is more to exercise than exercise; a second half if you will. Some people would even go as far to say that this half is just as important, if not more so, than exercise itself. However, this part seems to be the most difficult part for people to follow, so they just neglect it.

I'm talking about diet. And by diet, I mean everything edible thing you consume, not a fad to lose 5 pounds in a week. I personally believe that your everyday diet is far more important than habitual exercise. Working at a gym, I see and hear a lot of people talk about how they come to the gym four or five times a week but are not losing any weight. Then you see them eating fast food and drinking soda. There's your problem. I'm not saying you can't ever have unhealthy food, everybody has cravings and cheats sometimes. The other thing is that sometime a healthy diet is all it takes. Just eating right, or at least cutting out excess amounts of fried foods and sugared drinks, can cause tremendous improvements in all-around health.

And it's not as hard as most people might think. Yes, you always have to be thinking about the things you are eating, but that becomes habit after a while. And contrary to what most people think, eating healthy foods can taste as good, if not better, than unhealthy foods. So exercise isn't just exercise in my eyes. Exercises is exercise coupled with a balanced diet. When you eat healthy food, your body feels great; you have more energy, maintain a healthy body weight, and and have a clear conscience knowing what you're eating is the right choice. If you've never given your diet much thought, try it. You might be surprised at the difference it can make.