Have you ever heard the saying, “70% of weight loss comes from diet and only 30% from physical activity”? Is that true? We can immediately say that 100% is calorie balance, the balance between what you eat and the calories you burn throughout the day. But when it comes to weight loss, most people’s first thought is to “shut up.” And in fact, if your goal is to lose a few pounds in a short period of time (one month, two months, or six months), cutting back on calories will make a difference faster. During this short period, diet is more important than exercise. This is like a 100 meter run. The person who gains the most speed at the beginning tends to finish first. Eating less and avoiding overeating is an efficient shortcut to getting results quickly. This article is for subscribers only. For full access, please follow the link in the article to subscribe.