Diet or exercise – which is more important?

To lose weight, we need to burn more energy than we consume. But which tool is most important for success—diet or exercise? Let’s figure it out.

A common question is what we should prioritize most when it comes to weight loss. More exercise or changes in diet? The obvious answer is “why choose?” Both are important and necessary.

Good food should always be the foundation, and to that we need to add regular physical activity. Diet gives you energy and nutrition. Exercise reduces body fat and increases your energy consumption. Exercise also has a positive effect on our hormone levels and mood. You become stronger and more energetic if you incorporate regular exercise.

Exercising away excess weight is difficult

So a combination of both is best. But if we have to choose, diet is extremely important. Eating nutritiously and reducing energy intake is one of the cornerstones of good health and stable weight.

Exercising away excess weight is difficult; it requires a change in eating habits, preferably in combination with more exercise. Few people can eat whatever they want and exercise away the excess. It is always easier not to eat 300 calories than to eat 300 calories and then try to exercise them away. If you want long-term weight loss, it is also smart to exercise to build and then maintain muscle mass. Include exercise to keep your muscles active, as they require energy even at rest, which has an effect on calorie consumption.

Some diets can be difficult to stick to

Giving the body nutritious food, avoiding snacking, and filling up on fiber makes us feel better on many levels. We become more energetic, our stomachs feel good, and we feel very satisfied in a pleasant way. Some diets can be difficult to stick to over time, but through Nordiq Life, you can learn how much energy the food you eat contains. You learn what you can eat more of and what you need to cut back on.

Exercise is fantastic and has so many benefits. In addition to making us happier and stronger, exercise stimulates the heart, lungs, and muscles. Regular physical activity increases motivation, which can give you the strength and energy to maintain your new eating habits. Also, remember to be active in your everyday life, as this is extremely important for your health and calorie consumption.

Diet is and remains number one

Exercise also gives us a higher threshold for stress and helps us cope much better with the stresses of everyday life. Less stress also affects our weight, as constantly high levels of the stress hormone cortisol store fat.

To sum up: Diet is and remains number one for health and stable, long-term weight loss. But physical activity has such great benefits that combining the two means that 1+1 = 3.

Diet or exercise and how to balance them

Balancing diet and exercise is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. A nutritious diet provides the energy and nutrients your body needs, while regular exercise strengthens muscles, boosts metabolism, and supports cardiovascular health. Together, they help manage weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve mood and mental clarity. Striking this balance promotes a sustainable, healthy lifestyle and ensures your body functions optimally both physically and mentally. Ultimately, neither diet or exercise is the one correct answer, but together they will shape your well-being and confidence.

*Weight loss is individual, so we cannot guarantee how much/how quickly you will reach your goal. The important thing is all the health benefits. We distance ourselves from unhealthy ideals and crash diets, and do not recommend calorie counting if you are underweight, ill, or pregnant.