Who wouldn'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 are everywhere, everywhere you look and everywhere you go you will see personal fitness information. 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 solution 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 regime has numerous benefits if you include both in your lifestyle. Regular exercise and eating a healthy diet can bring 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 the difference in how you look and feel (Schuna). Eating healthy and exercising are equally important if you want your results to incorporate both. The benefits are very rewarding and can help you in multiple areas of your life making you feel better overall. Lindsey says, “Whether you run a marathon, bike to work, or walk around your neighborhood a few times a week, if you really want to optimize your training, it's time to check your diet. It's all about moderation and balancing your food groups: proteins and carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables" (Bomnin). Without a well-balanced diet your workouts will not benefit you. Diet is the main source of staying healthy by knowing what and how much you eat. What you eat is only part of the equation. Diet alone can help you lose weight but you will have difficulty maintaining...... middle of paper ......b. March 7, 2014. “Exercise Safety.” Better healthcare channel. State Government of Victoria, 27 December 2013. Web. 9 March 2014. Haupt, Angela. “Don't just diet – exercise to lose weight too.” News from the United States. USNews & World Report, January 7, 2014. Web. March 7, 2014. "Obesity: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." United States National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, December 5, 2012. Web. March 7, 2014. “Overweight and Obesity Statistics.” WIN. WIM, March 12, 2013. Web. March 9, 2014.Schuna, Carly. “The importance of exercise and healthy eating.” LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, December 18, 2013. Web. March 7, 2014.Telis, Gisela. "Could what you eat affect your mental health? New research links diet and mind." Washington Post. The Washington Post, March 24, 2014. Web. March 7, 2014. “Weight Loss and Fad Diets.” Better healthcare channel. State Government of Victoria, 6 February 2014. Web. 9 March. 2014.