They may have reduced their calories from when they were obese, but their caloric intake hasn't been reduced to the level that's appropriate for them. In other words, Dr. Ancona thinks dieters who are eating properly shouldn't have to exercise this much to reduce excess pounds or maintain weight loss. Nutritionists say that about 1,500 calories for women and about 2,000 calories for men are roughly appropriate averages. Ron Molino, who has been a personal trainer for 34 years, says he has seen all the weight-loss crazes come and go. But the old standbys really work.
Muscle burns fat.
But Dr. Wing notes that one thing is clear. We know exercise is very important. Sorry, but the fad diet gurus are wrong. There simply is no easy way to lose weight and then keep your newly trim figure for years to come. You must change that unhealthy lifestyle of yours permanently.