CoQ10: Should you take this popular supplement if you're on a statin?
Microplastics: A hidden health threat?
Oat vs. dairy milk: Nutrition, benefits, and downsides
What is tempeh? Benefits, nutrition, and how to use it
Healing after food poisoning
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
Fit and Fat -- Does it Matter?
Many people find that exercise alone doesn't lead to weight loss. In fact, working out leads to increases in muscle mass; this may actually increase the reading on the scale. In addition, exercising can make you ravenously hungry, so you eat enough to replace the calories you have burned, and then some. The disappointing surprise for many people who exercise 30 minutes or more every day is that they don't automatically shed the fat around their waistlines. They are both fit and fat.
To continue reading this article, you must log in.
Source matters. Subscribe to HarvardHealthOnline+ for as low as $4.99 a month for unlimited access to the site – where all content is reviewed by an HMS physician or faculty expert.
With HHO+ you get these exclusive benefits:
- Unlimited access to all Harvard Health Online content
- 4 expertly curated newsletters delivered monthly
- Customized website experience aligned to your health goals
- In-depth health guides on topics like sleep, exercise, and more
- Interactive features like videos and quizzes
- Members-only access to exclusive articles and resources
SPECIAL OFFER! UNLOCK EXPERT ACCESS for just $4.99 per month!
Already a member? Login ».
Disclaimer:
As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles.
No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.
CoQ10: Should you take this popular supplement if you're on a statin?
Microplastics: A hidden health threat?
Oat vs. dairy milk: Nutrition, benefits, and downsides
What is tempeh? Benefits, nutrition, and how to use it
Healing after food poisoning
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up