
Have you ever heard the phrase “70% of weight loss is from food and only 30% comes from physical activity”? Is this really true? Immediately, I can already say that 100% is caloric balance, that is, the balance between what you eat and the amount of calories burned throughout the day. But when it comes to losing weight, most people first think of “silence.” In fact, if the goal is to lose a few pounds in a short period of time — in a month, two months, or six months — cutting calories makes a difference more quickly. In this short horizon, food weighs more on the scale than exercise. It’s like a 100-meter race: whoever goes fastest at the start tends to finish first. Reducing portions and avoiding overeating is an effective shortcut to seeing immediate results. Exclusive article for subscribers. To get full access, access the article link and register.