If you're one of these people who are trying to shed pounds by running on the treadmill or spending hours lifting weights, then you're probably wasting your time. Exercise has a very negligible effect on your weight:
Scientific American: The Exercise ParadoxSimply put, it doesn't work because our bodies adjust to more 'calories out' by making us hungrier.
To be clear, I don't recommend dropping your exercise regimen - it's great for general health, fitness and wellbeing. But it's almost useless for weight control.
So how do you lose weight? Check out our guide below.