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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Weight loss cannot be done with just exercise; it can even cause increased fat: Doctor explains why
Limitations of Exercise in Weight Management Diet: The Cornerstone of Weight Loss Exercise Can Sometimes Work Against Weight Loss Many people believe that regular exercise is the key to losing weight . From gym workouts to fitness apps, the message often is that burning more calories through physical activity will help shed pounds. However, recent insights from experts suggest this common belief is misleading. Exercise alone, without changes to diet and lifestyle, is unlikely to cause significant weight loss Tim Spector, a respected and award-winning British epidemiologist specializing in gut health and diet, explains that long-term research consistently shows exercise alone does not produce meaningful weight loss. Physical activity can help prevent weight gain but is not effective at reducing body fat without accompanying dietary changes. He points out that exercise helps maintain weight once lost but is not a reliable method to lose weight on its also criticizes the common fitness narrative pushed by gyms and wellness apps, which often suggest that people can eat whatever they want as long as they work out enough. Spector calls this approach misleading and states that it overlooks the critical role of diet in weight epidemiologist stresses that diet is the most important factor in losing weight. Consuming a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and maintaining a calorie deficit are essential for reducing body fat. Changing eating habits is necessary for weight loss, and exercise complements these changes rather than replaces warns against simplistic explanations that blame single dietary components like sugar for weight gain. Instead, he views weight management as a complex issue influenced by overall diet quality and energy exercise may increase hunger and prompt people to eat more, which can negate the calories burned during a workout. This biological response is part of the body's effort to restore energy after physical activity. Therefore, without mindful eating, exercising could lead to increased calorie intake that cancels out any deficit created by exercise may not be the magic solution for weight loss, Spector acknowledges its numerous other benefits. Regular physical activity improves cardiovascular health, enhances mood, boosts stamina, and even offers protection against some cancers. He encourages people to stay active for these reasons but clarifies that for those aiming to lose weight, focusing on diet is indispensable.
Economic Times
14 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Weight loss cannot be done with just exercise; it can even cause increased fat: Doctor explains why
Synopsis Many people believe exercise is the main way to lose weight, but expert Tim Spector explains that exercise alone does not lead to significant weight loss. While physical activity helps prevent weight gain and offers important health benefits, lasting fat loss requires changes in diet. Exercise can even increase hunger, making it harder to maintain a calorie deficit. Ultimately, focusing on healthy eating habits is essential for effective weight management. Exercise Supports Health but Diet Is Key to Losing Weight Many people believe that regular exercise is the key to losing weight. From gym workouts to fitness apps, the message often is that burning more calories through physical activity will help shed pounds. However, recent insights from experts suggest this common belief is misleading. Exercise alone, without changes to diet and lifestyle, is unlikely to cause significant weight Spector, a respected and award-winning British epidemiologist specializing in gut health and diet, explains that long-term research consistently shows exercise alone does not produce meaningful weight loss. Physical activity can help prevent weight gain but is not effective at reducing body fat without accompanying dietary changes. He points out that exercise helps maintain weight once lost but is not a reliable method to lose weight on its own. He also criticizes the common fitness narrative pushed by gyms and wellness apps, which often suggest that people can eat whatever they want as long as they work out enough. Spector calls this approach misleading and states that it overlooks the critical role of diet in weight epidemiologist stresses that diet is the most important factor in losing weight. Consuming a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and maintaining a calorie deficit are essential for reducing body fat. Changing eating habits is necessary for weight loss, and exercise complements these changes rather than replaces them. Spector warns against simplistic explanations that blame single dietary components like sugar for weight gain. Instead, he views weight management as a complex issue influenced by overall diet quality and energy balance. Interestingly, exercise may increase hunger and prompt people to eat more, which can negate the calories burned during a workout. This biological response is part of the body's effort to restore energy after physical activity. Therefore, without mindful eating, exercising could lead to increased calorie intake that cancels out any deficit created by exercise may not be the magic solution for weight loss, Spector acknowledges its numerous other benefits. Regular physical activity improves cardiovascular health, enhances mood, boosts stamina, and even offers protection against some cancers. He encourages people to stay active for these reasons but clarifies that for those aiming to lose weight, focusing on diet is indispensable. ( Originally published on Aug 09, 2025 )
Business Insider
a day ago
- Business
- Business Insider
UBS Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Cf Industries Holdings (CF)
UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintained a Hold rating on Cf Industries Holdings yesterday and set a price target of $101.00. The company's shares closed today at $80.88. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. According to TipRanks, Spector is a 2-star analyst with an average return of -0.1% and a 49.25% success rate. Spector covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Eastman Chemical, Methanex, and TRONOX. In addition to UBS, Cf Industries Holdings also received a Hold from Oppenheimer's Kristen Owen in a report issued yesterday. However, today, TR | OpenAI – 4o reiterated a Buy rating on Cf Industries Holdings (NYSE: CF). CF market cap is currently $14.56B and has a P/E ratio of 11.75. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 71 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of CF in relation to earlier this year. Most recently, in June 2025, Bert Frost, the EVP,Sales,MktDev&Supply Chain of CF sold 5,000.00 shares for a total of $503,500.00.
Business Insider
a day ago
- Business
- Business Insider
UBS Keeps Their Hold Rating on Dow Inc (DOW)
UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintained a Hold rating on Dow Inc yesterday and set a price target of $23.00. The company's shares closed today at $21.23. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. According to TipRanks, Spector is a 2-star analyst with an average return of -0.1% and a 49.25% success rate. Spector covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Eastman Chemical, Methanex, and TRONOX. In addition to UBS, Dow Inc also received a Hold from TR | OpenAI – 4o's Nessa Reagwyn in a report issued on August 2. However, on August 5, Redburn Atlantic upgraded Dow Inc (NYSE: DOW) to a Buy. Based on Dow Inc's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $10.1 billion and a GAAP net loss of $801 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $10.92 billion and had a net profit of $439 million
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Health
- Edmonton Journal
'Fibermaxxing,' explained: Why nutrition experts support this TikTok trend
TikTok can be an unreliable source when it comes to scientifically sound wellness advice. Health specialists agree that the likes of ' bed rotting ' and mouth taping aren't the remedies content creators purport them to be. In a surprising turn of events, there's one trend sweeping the platform that nutrition experts are getting behind: fibermaxxing. Article content Refreshingly, this trend focuses on what you add to your diet, not what you avoid or take away. Article content Article content As you've probably gathered from the term's Gen Z vibes, fibermaxxing revolves around getting the most from the nutrient. (The gut health equivalent to predecessors such as flavormaxxing and sleepmaxxing.) Article content Article content 'Fibermaxxing is all about squeezing more fibre into every meal, and your gut microbes will thank you for it. Fibre is the fuel they thrive on, helping to keep your gut healthy, your digestion regular and your immune system supported,' Tim Spector, a medical doctor, professor, author and microbiome expert in the U.K., said in an Instagram Reel. Article content Article content In the post, Spector cited a World Health Organization review that found that eating five grams more fibre a day could reduce the risk of premature death by roughly 14 per cent, while making a charred corn and white bean salad. (A 170-gram serving of cooked white beans contains 11 grams of fibre alone.) Article content Article content 'The benefits go well beyond the gut,' Spector added. 'Fibre slows digestion, helps regulate appetite and is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and even some cancers. If there's one trend worth trying this year, it's this one.' Article content Karan Rajan, a surgeon with more than 10 million followers across platforms, showed how straightforward it can be to meet daily requirements. Fifty grams of pistachios, 80 grams of edamame, 100 grams of frozen green peas or hummus, one medium pear with the skin on, 75 grams of lentils and one tablespoon of chia seeds, psyllium husk or flaxseed all have five grams of fibre each.
