High-Intensity Exercise is good although it can really tire you out. I took part in two eight week healthy eating research studies just over a year ago. One w

High-Intensity Exercise is good although it can really tire you out. I took part in two eight week healthy eating research studies just over a year ago. One was the mediterranean diet (think olive oil in your porridge, a glass of wine with meals, olives, fish). The other was the Australian government recommended healthy eating guideline (Balanced meals, lots of veg, lower carb, some cheese, some dairy, no alcohol). I did the gov recommended diet first, and then the mediterranean. My fat content reduced on the gov recommended diet, and increased slightly after on the mediterranean. I usually hover around 72kg - 76kg, and on these diets I slimmed down, and got below 70kg for the first time in I don't know how long... My exercise regime didn't change at all (I was doing a medium amount of exercise at the time). If all you did was go to the gym regularly and eat the gov recommended diet, in my experience you'll definitely slim down. Say goodbye to that chocolate cake however - for that you might need to add some HIT / HIIT (high intensity interval training).