Weight loss: Diet or workout?

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Japanese Consul General recalls The Saigon Times’ value since the 1990s

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“I first began reading The Saigon Times during my earlier posting at the Consulate-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, from 1994 to 1998. Those were exciting times, with Vietnam opening up under the Doi Moi reforms and many Japanese companies were establishing their presence in southern Vietnam. As an officer responsible for economic affairs at the Consulate-General in those days, I found the up-to-date information The Saigon Times provided on Vietnam’s economy truly invaluable — and I am sure the Japanese business community here shared that sentiment.

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French Consul General highlights The Saigon Times as a long-standing source for Vietnam insights

French Consul General highlights The Saigon Times as a long-standing source for Vietnam insights

In the news June 25, 2026

"The Saigon Times has been a trusted source of information for the French Consulate for many years. Its English edition enables expats like me to stay well informed about business, economic and social developments in Vietnam. It has also been one of the reliable sources we use for our daily news round-ups and updates, helping us keep track of what is happening both locally and nationally.

Weight loss effort is a hard nut to crack for many who want to lose their unexpected weight, especially when choosing between a diet or physical exercises.
Going on a diet is considered the most important element for success in weight loss. The basic principle of weight loss is consuming fewer calories than the calories the body requires for its functioning, mainly from diets. No matter how hard you do physical exercises, you cannot lose weight if your calorie intake is high. You can reduce 300-500 calories per day by adjusting your diet. Meanwhile, it takes 30-60 minutes to do an intense workout to burn the same amount of calories. Therefore, controlling your diet is a faster and more effective way to burn calories for weight loss. However, diet does not necessarily mean extreme fasting or getting rid of certain foods. Instead, you should have a balanced diet with proteins, dietary fiber, and less sugar and saturated fats, which will help you have a longer full feeling, retain energy, and lose weight safely and sustainably. Doing physical exercises is not as good as going on a diet to quickly reduce calories, but it plays an essential role in attaining weight loss and improving general health. Physical activities help maintain muscle mass during the weight-loss process. If you go on a diet alone without working out, you may lose fats and muscles. The loss of muscles will retard the metabolism and hinder the weight losing process. Workouts can also help control the craving for food. During physical activities, the body releases endorphins that help relieve stress. It is worth noting that many people gain weight because of food cravings or long-lasting stress. In addition, physical exercises accelerate lifestyle flexibility. You can have a little more food with physical workouts but still maintain your stable weight. Diet or workout? According to Suc khoe & Doi song news site, an appropriate diet is decisive for initial success in weight loss, but physical exercises are key for maintaining such a result in the long run. If you are a weight loss beginner, adjusting your diet will bring about better results in a short time. However, without workouts, your metabolism will be slower, and you may easily gain weight. Therefore, though a proper diet may help you lose weight faster, physical exercises help you maintain such a result successfully. Depending on your health, stature, and habits, you can start your weight-loss process by controlling your diet and then planning your workout timetable. You do not have to train so hard at first; you only have to take a walk, cycle, practice yoga, or some minor lessons to attain a good result. It is important to have a weight loss plan that is suitable for you and not too strict for you to follow for a long time. Weight loss is not a short-term race but a long process of changing one’s lifestyle.

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Japanese Consul General recalls The Saigon Times’ value since the 1990s

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In the news June 25, 2026

“I first began reading The Saigon Times during my earlier posting at the Consulate-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, from 1994 to 1998. Those were exciting times, with Vietnam opening up under the Doi Moi reforms and many Japanese companies were establishing their presence in southern Vietnam. As an officer responsible for economic affairs at the Consulate-General in those days, I found the up-to-date information The Saigon Times provided on Vietnam’s economy truly invaluable — and I am sure the Japanese business community here shared that sentiment.

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In the news June 25, 2026

"The Saigon Times has been a trusted source of information for the French Consulate for many years. Its English edition enables expats like me to stay well informed about business, economic and social developments in Vietnam. It has also been one of the reliable sources we use for our daily news round-ups and updates, helping us keep track of what is happening both locally and nationally.