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Who doesn't want to be the best possible version of themselves? Physical appearance and image are important in today's society, although not everyone is healthy. Health and fitness is everywhere, everywhere you look and everywhere you go you will see information about your fitness. Everyone can always strive to live a healthier life and improve their well-being, regardless of weight, age or height. Diet and exercise are the key to maintaining a healthy weight and are essential to living a long and happy life. No one can deny that following a diet and exercise program has many benefits if you include both in your lifestyle. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can lead to many benefits, including increased energy, happiness, health, and even a long life. Exercise and diet help determine a person's overall health, incorporating both into your life can impact how you look and feel (Schuna). Eating healthy and exercising are equally important if you want to see results incorporating both. The benefits are very rewarding and can help you in several areas of your life, making you feel better overall. Lindsey says, “Whether you run a marathon, bike to work, or walk around your neighborhood several times a week, if you really want to optimize your training, it's time to check your diet. It's all about moderation and balance. food groups: proteins and carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables” (Bomnin). Without a well-balanced diet, your workouts will not benefit you. Dieting is the main source of staying healthy by knowing what and how much you eat. What you eat is only part of the equation. Dieting alone can help you lose weight, but you'll have trouble keeping it off...... middle of paper ......b. March 7, 2014. “Exercise Safety.” Best health channel. Victorian State Government, 27 December 2013. Web. March 9, 2014. Haupt, Angela. “Don't just diet: exercise to lose weight, too. » American News. USNews & World Report, January 7, 2014. Web. March 7, 2014. “Obesity: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.” » United States National Library of Medicine. US National Library of Medicine, December 5, 2012. Web. March 7, 2014. “Overweight and Obesity Statistics.” EARN. WIM, March 12, 2013. Web. March 9, 2014. Schuna, Carly. “Importance of exercise and a healthy diet”. LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, December 18, 2013. Web. March 7, 2014. Telis, Gisela. "Can what you eat affect your mental health? New research links diet to the mind." Washington Post. The Washington Post, March 24, 2014. Web. March 7, 2014. “Weight loss and fad diets. » Best health channel. Victorian State Government, February 6, 2014. Web. March 9. 2014.