You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet and This Study Proves It

For years, people have blamed their expanding waistlines on not spending enough time at the gym. But a new study suggests the real problem may be what’s on your plate, not how often you hit the treadmill.

Scientists analyzed the daily calorie burn, body fat percentage, and BMI of more than 4,000 adults from diverse backgrounds, ranging from hunter-gatherers to office workers. Their conclusion? The amount of energy people expend each day is surprisingly similar, regardless of their lifestyle.