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Most people focus on the cutting calories to get weight loss. Usually that means giving up favorite foods, starving your body and missing necessary nutrients.

Try focusing on increasing muscle mass. It is the other side of the weight loss equation. Muscle burns more calories than other tissue & organs. Increasing muscle increases calories burned. In other words, get more movement.

This can come in many forms: Find an active hobby. Go to the park and swing (even lightly/slowly).
Taking the stairs rather than the elevator or get off two floor early and walk up the last ones.
Gardening or Birding (go "chase" a couple of them).
While you're standing in line to check out, march in place.
If you love shopping, go power shopping: visit least 4 stores before you buy anything.
When you park your car, use the far end of the lot and leave the close spots for "someone who really needs them". You'll be doing yourself a favor and showing your generosity.
Open the door for someone and everyone.
Smile and wave to people you meet.

The opportunities for getting more movement in your life are endless, large and small.

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Replies to "Most people focus on the cutting calories to get weight loss. Usually that means giving up..."

Absolutely, Chris. I like how you reference both sides of the equation. Exercise is especially important for maintaining lost weight (avoiding regain). We've got a few previous posts you may enjoy like "Maximizing Workouts without a Gym" (April 2021) and "Starting an Exercise Program" (November 2020).