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theAteam posted...

Exercise in general isn't ideal for controlling calories. That's why the mantra is that weight is lost in the kitchen i.e. eat less.

It is however great for your general health.

It isn't ideal on its own. But there is no question that running (or other high intensity cardio) sheds a ton of calories if you do at least 30 minutes. Also, lifting helps transform the body and muscle burns calories.

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I do know that it isn't perfect at all. But yet they still recommend a 500 calorie deficit a day if pushing for losing a pound a week or a 1000 calorie deficit a day if pushing for 2 a week. So, math...

This isn't meant to be snarky toward you but more toward the experts where they claim something is wrong, don't offer an exact alternative, but then give a general guideline that supports what they negated.