You cited the wrong link WRT basal metabolism and exercise. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4803033/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC

You cited the wrong link WRT basal metabolism and exercise. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4803033/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4803033/ The point is that your basal metabolism changes in response to exercise over time, so it doesn't add as much weight loss as people think. Don't get me wrong, people should exercise for its health effect, but don't expect to lose weight. Dietary change is much easier.